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AUGUST 16-21, 2016
Lot No.
Name of Animal and for Sheep Breeder’s Ear Tag No.
Association Registration No.
Date of Birth
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
$_______________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
Name of Show person
Exhibitor Number
Department
Steele County Free Fair
$ ____________
See Premium Book for Details
______Option 2
______Option 1
Choose One
Dairy Cattle Only
Name of Dam
County
Above to be filed in by Department Head
Name of Sire
Phone Cell State Zip
Date _______________________________
City
NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS OF LIVESTOCK Entry fee for Cattle – per head ...$2.00 (Cattle entries close Aug. 1) Entry fee for Sheep – per pen ....$2.50 (Sheep entries close Aug.8) Entry fee for Goats (Breeding Show) $5.00 (Close August 8) Entry fee for Goats (Market Show) $10.00 Entry fee for Swine – per entry….$15.00
Class No.
Signed ______________________________________
Owner/Exhibitor’s Name Email Address: Address
No entries recorded unless accompanied by proper fees. Please accept the entries of animals indicated below for exhibition at the Steele County Free Fair subject to the rules and classifications published in the Premium List by which I hereby agree to be governed. I declare all statements made in connection with said entries are true.
(All entries below will be considered as from one exhibitor unless otherwise clearly specified)
Return completed form to Department Superintendent
ENTRY BLANK – DAIRY, SHEEP, GOATS, SWINE
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AUGUST 16-21, 2016
If making entries in TWO OR MORE DEPARTMENTS use SEPARATES FORMS for each. Return completed form to Department Superintendent or to Fair Office in Muckle Building. See Exhibitor’s Guide for entry closing date and time – This will be enforced Only one person per entry form. Make a copy of form if more lines are needed. Fine Arts & Wood Carving – Artists are responsible for providing their own insurance.
ENTRY BLANK-NON-LIVESTOCK • • • • • • To Enter On line. www.scff.org click on Exhibitor’s Guide and you will see the place to enter
Class Description
Lot Description
Phone Cell # State Zip
Entry: Title/Description
Signed_______________________________
City
Please accept the entries indicated below for exhibition at the Steele County Free Fair subject to the rules and classifications published in the Exhibitor’s Guide by which I hereby agree to be governed. I declare all statements made in connection with said entries are true.
Exhibitor’s Name Email: Address
Lot No.
If under 18 yrs. Put age____ If over 65 yrs Put X here____
Class No.
FILL IN Department
Grains & Grasses, Vegetable, Flowers, Flowers, Fruit Crops, Hobbies, Culinary Arts, Fine Arts, Textile Fabrics, Organic Crops, Homemade Wine, Homemade Beer, Photography, Woodcarving, Youth Art.
Exhibitor Number
Above to be filed in by Department Head
County
Entry ID
(Office use only)
AUGUST 16-21, 2016
*Name of Animal
Phone: Cell:
Name of Show person
Date:
City:
$
Copy of Negative Coggins are required with every entry.
Entries can also be entered online at http://www.scff.org/premiumbook/
Classes 1-6 ….…. Aug. 1, 2016 Classes 20-21 …. Aug. 7, 2016
Entry Deadline Dates:
Total Amount Enclosed
**Show person DOB
State:
Exhibitor Number (filled out by Dept. Head)
Steele County Free Fair Exhibitor’s Guide
*Stall space is limited. We will do our best to give you the stalls you are requesting but the number of tack stalls will be assigned based on space.
Total # of entries *Additional Tack Stalls needed *Total # of Tack Stalls needed # of Horses
*Animal DOB
Exhibitor Fees: -Entry fee for Horses – per entry ……. $5.00 -Draft Horse Tack Stalls – each hitch will be assigned 1 free tack stall, every additional tack will be $5.00 -Light Horse Tack Stalls – no free tack stalls will be assigned, each tack stall …….. $5.00 -Number of Horses stalling – Indicate # of horses
*Required for Halter classes **Required for Jr. and Sr. classes
Class Lot No. No.
Signature:
Owner/Exhibitor’s Name: Email Address: Mailing Address:
No entries will be recorded unless accompanied by the proper fees. Please accept the entries of animals indicated below for exhibition at the Steele County Free Fair subject to the rules and classifications published in the Premium List by which I hereby agree to be governed. I declare all statements made in connection with said entries are true.
Return completed form to Department Superintendent (All entries below will be considered as from one exhibitor unless otherwise clearly specified)
BLANK ENTRY-OPEN HORSE CLASS
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*Name of Animal
*Animal DOB
AUGUST 16-21, 2016
Name of Show person
Return completed form to Department Superintendent
BLANK ENTRY CONT.-OPEN HORSE CLASS
Class Lot No. No.
**Show person DOB
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WELCOME
Grow, Sew & Show It in 2016 Minnesota’s BIGGEST county fair, the Steele County Free Fair opens August 16 and runs through August 21st in Owatonna, Minnesota. Where else can you take in over 7,000 exhibits including 200 animals and over 100 food stands? See over 500 commercial displays of which over 300 are indoors. Gold Star Amusements will provide a spectacular midway again this year with 40 rides. Admission to the fair is free and there will be plenty of free entertainment for all ages. This year a fourth outdoor stage has been added. The Elmer Reseland Stage, named after a long time secretary/ manager, will feature daily entertainment from Enticing Entertainment along with the returning “Thank a Farmer” magic show which promotes agriculture and our farmers and ranchers. There will also be two performances by the Owatonna Gymnastics Club. The Reseland Stage will be located just outside of the 4-H building. The United Prairie Bank Stage in Fair Square Park will feature live entertainment starting at noon on Tuesday through Sunday night. A full slate of bands, vocalists and dancers will entertain fairgoers all week long. The KRFO Stage will also feature bands, vocalists, dancers, the Jerry Kent 6th grade spelling bee, the famous Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest and the Ladies Nail Driving Contest daily. The outdoor stage at the Village of Yesteryear will also feature musical entertainment each day including a traditional outdoor church service on Sunday morning. Fairgoers can re-live the early days of farming by visiting the Old Iron Show. Stop by the exhibit, located just north of the Village of Yesteryear. A full week of grandstand entertainment includes many fairgoers favorites. Opening night on Tuesday is bull riding. Wednesday it’s the Battle of the Bands (free show) followed by a concert by Chris Brooks
and the Silver City Boys. Thursday, Hairball returns. Friday will feature the Tractor-Truck Pull, the Enduro Race is Saturday and the week winds up with the ever popular Demolition Derby on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. There will also be an antique tractor pull on Saturday morning at 8:30. Beer Garden entertainment will be featured nightly and in the afternoons. Tuesday night “The Covers” open the fair. Wednesday night it’s Johnny Holm. “Them Pesky Kids” take the stage on Thursday night. Friday night is Zed Leppelin-Lizard King. Saturday night will feature national recording artist Jacqueline Rose and Church of Cash winds up the beer garden entertainment on Sunday night. Afternoon bands in the beer garden include Jivin’ Ivan on Wednesday and Thursday, MOJO Blues Band on Friday, Led Penny on Saturday and Dan Stursa on Sunday. Ride specials will be offered daily on the Gold star Midway. The popular Mega-Ride tickets will be available which entitle the holder to unlimited midway rides all during fair week. Mega-Ride tickets sell for $49.00 and can only be purchased at Hy-Vee Foods in Owatonna. The tickets will go on sale on July 15. Inductees into the Steele County Livestock Hall of Fame and the Equine Hall of Fame will be recognized in the livestock show arena on Tuesday afternoon. Check the fair website at www.scff.org for complete schedules of events and for entry forms for fair competitions. The fair office number is 507-451-5305. Months of planning have taken place in preparation for this year’s fair. Dan Deml, Fair Board president, thanks all of the sponsors, contributors and volunteers for making this great fair possible. “Grow, Sew and Show It” in 2016!
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Exhibitor’s Guide Premium List for the
98th Exhibition
STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ To Be Held At
OWATONNA, MINNESOTA auGust 16 - 21, INcLusIve For Its FaIr Year 2016 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ under the Management of STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY daniel deml, PresIdeNt Jim Gleason, secretarY/MaNaGer The Steele County Free Fair, dedicated to improving the quality of life, reflecting the interests of all society within this area of influence by providing competitive classifications for exhibits of educational value in agricultural pursuits as well as for home arts and leisure time.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MeMber oF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FaIrs & exPosItIoNs outdoor aMuseMeNt busINess ASSOCIATION NATIONAL INDEPENDENT CONCESSIONAIRES ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA FEDERATION OF COUNTY FAIRS MINNESOTA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY oWatoNNa area chaMber oF COMMERCE AND TOURISM
FAIR OFFICE 1525 south cedar ave. • P.o. box 650 oWatoNNa, MINNesota 55060 teLePhoNe: (507) 451-5305 • Fax: (507) 451-4154 www.scff.org • e-mail.steelecountyfreefair@scff.org A special project of The Owatonna People’s Press 135 W. Pearl, Owatonna, MN Publisher Julie Frazier Advertising Director Ginny Bergerson Media Consultants Per Kvalsten, Ryan Oldham, Jennifer Sorensen, Autumn Van Ravenhorst, Elizabeth Williams Ad Design Nikkie Gilmore, Keeley Krebsbach, Jenine Kubista, Kelly Kubista Cover Design Tami Block Roberts Editorial copy supplied by the Steele County Free Fair and Steele County Extension Office Steele County Free Fair Exhibitor’s Guide 2016 is made available at no charge to area residents. ©2016
The Steele County Free Fair Board reserves the right to correct any inadvertent typographical errors that may have occurred in the preparation of this Exhibitor’s Guide. Please check for any corrections which will be posted at the Steele County Free Fair Office.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Steele County Agricultural Society Members .............................................. 9 Board of Directors & County Commissioners ...........................................10 Superintendents of Departments .................................................................11 Dept. A Horses & Ponies..........................................................................14 Dept. B. Cattle ............................................................................................16 Dept. C Swine ............................................................................................18 Dept. D Sheep ............................................................................................18 Dept. E Goats ............................................................................................20 Dept. F Grains and Grasses .....................................................................21 Dept. G Vegetables ....................................................................................22 Dept. H Flowers .........................................................................................25 Dept. I Fruit Crops ..................................................................................29 Dept. J Culinary Arts ..............................................................................30 Dept. K Textile Fabrics .............................................................................35 Dept. L Organic Crops............................................................................37
Dept. M Fine Arts ....................................................................................38 Dept. N Photography ..............................................................................40 Dept. O Hobbies ......................................................................................41 Dept. P FFA Activities............................................................................43 Dept. Q Homemade Wine .....................................................................44 Dept. R Wood Carving...........................................................................44 Dept. S Homemade Beer .......................................................................45 Dept. T Youth Art ...................................................................................46 Dept. U Rock and Minerals ...................................................................47 Dept. V Youth Livestock Judging ...........................................................48 Parking/Camping Information ...................................................................48 SCFF Rules & Regulations ...........................................................................49 Rules & Health LivestockRequirements ....................................................50 Southern Minnesota County Fairs .............................................................50 4-H Club Projects .........................................................................................52
2015-2016 STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERS YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER OF THE STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The big Steele County FREE FAIR is sponsored by the Steele County Agricultural Society which is made up of members of the Steele County area. The fair board and superintendents merely do the job for the Society. The support of everyone in Steele County is solicited in making the Steele County Agricultural Society bigger and better. MEMBERSHIPS ARE ONLY $5.00. If you would like to join, just stop at the Secretary's office at the Fairgrounds during fair week. Memberships for 2016-2017 must be purchased by 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, the last night of the fair. You must be a member of the Society to be eligible to be a SCFF Board Member. Members receive the monthly fair newsletter, “The Barker”. Connie & Don Abbe Jim & Lori Abbe Les Abraham Warren Abraham Tracy Ackman-Shaw Carol Ahlborn Brian Ahrens Travis Ahrens Brian Anderson Jim & Sharon Andrews Tim & Deb Arlt Pat & Mark Arnesen Paul & Gail Arnfelt Bill Arthur Darrell Bauder Ron Baumann Mark Becker Bob Beier Mitch Belina Bruce & Rhonda Bennett Sean Benz Jenna Berg Ron & Patty Blakstad Tim Blazek Samantha Bluhm Leann Boyd Linda Breyer Bob Brick Tom & Anna Marie Brick Luke Broulik David Brown Jennifer & Dan Buck Ruth Bullock Bruce & BJ Busho Jake Busho Rick Bussler Terry Casperson Tim & Rochelle Chicos John Connor Richard Dalen Oscar Dalle Jonathan DeMars Dan & Vickie Deml Matt Deml Scott Deml Rick Demmer Maddy Diez Mark Ditlevson Mick Ditlevson MIDN Mark R. Ditlevson Calvin Ebeling Corky & Julie Ebeling Dennis Ebeling Jim & Carole Ebeling Joe & Linda Elbert
Rick & Deb Ellingson Charlie & Michelle Epps Julie Evers Jeff & Pat Falk Dave Fandel Mike Featherston Mary Kay Feltes Gene & Judy Fisher Vivan Frid Dale Gandrud Dr. Beth & Ron Gilthvedt Chuck Gleason Jim & Jean Gleason Nate & Lexie Gleason Anita Grant James Grass Pat Grubish Rosemarie Grubish Todd & Mary Hale Mike Hamilton Darrell Hansen Gary & LaRae Hansen Todd & Raquel Hansen Dale Hanson Kelly & Mickie Hanson Richard Hanson Ron & Pat Hanson Scott Hanson Jennifer Harbal Dean Hartle Lee Hawkins Pat Hawkins Katie Hedberg Charlie Hermann Doug Hiatt Howard Hill Debi Hodenfield Dave Hoffman Norma Hoffmaster Hans Horhman Sean & Tami Hughes Tim & Tracy Ignaszewski John & Kathy Ihlenfeld Jerry & Carol Ingvalson Jeffrey & Kris Jackson Julie Jacobs Lois Janke Nancy Janke Dave & Renae Jeno Angie Jensen Curtis Jensen Jon & Lila Jensen Mike & Brenda Jensen Steve & Patty Jessop Bernard Jirele
Sandy Jirele Dean Jirousek Jim Joachim Glen (Clover Glen) Johnson Greg Johnson Jason Johnson Peter J. & Rosemary Johnson Todd Johnson Karen Jorgensen Amy Kain Brian & Carolyn Kanne Caitlynn & Al Kaplan Lloyd & Jackie Kaplan Tom Karaus, Jr. Melissa Karl Jason Karsten TJ & Kathey Kartes Tony Kasper Kory Kath Matt Kath Ken & Elizabeth Kienholz Pam Kirchner Laverne & Linda Klecker James & Sharon Klein Jim Klein Tim Klein Mike & Karen Klein Jon Klejeski Suzanne Klukas Doug & Stephanie Kolbe Jeff & Susan Koplen Mark Korbel Matt & Lisa Kottke Scott & Gayle Kozelka Loren Krause Justin & Kristin Krell Rodney & Michelle Krell Al & Marlene Kruetz Alden Kruschke Monica Kruschke Bruce & RoseAnn Kubicek Tom Kuntz Denise Lage Jim & Arlene Lage Donald Larson Mary Larson Doris Lea Dick Lee Dennis Leppla Gerald & Janice Lewison Jim Linder Duane Ludewig Bernie Manderfeld
Mike & Sandy Manderfeld Harley Manke Deb Mather John McGaheran Mark McGaheran Glen Meger Doug & Cherie Meier Bob Meixner McKenzy Meixner Cory & Angela Michaelson Rita & Swede Michaelson Andy Michaletz Lowell Miller Phillip & Jennifer Milton Courtney Mislinski Ted Mittledstadt Victor Mrotz Rick Mullenbach Mark Mundt Mary Ann Mundt Allen & Jane Nelson Blain Nelson Blair Nelson Blake Nelson Bruce Nelson Jace Nelson Lois Nelson Marilyn Nelson Shirley & Glen W. Nelson Traci Nelson Trudy Nelson Casey Nelson Farm Larraine Nikoley Brandon Noble Gary Noble Jack & Darlene Noble Kevin Noble Mike & Michelle Noble Pat & Julie Noble Roger & Michelle Noble Scott Noble Joanne Nystrom Jim & Kelli O’Connor Robin Oestreich Don Overlie Jolene Patterson Rusty & Barb Paulson Eugene & Myrna Peterson Karen Peterson Philip Peterson Daniel Petsinger Doug Pichner Mike & Trudy Pierce John & Deb Praus Danielle Prestegard
Ryan Prestegard Brad Price Curtis Pritchard Josh & Annie Prokopec Terry Prokopec Ethel Quimby Allan R & Randee Radel Jerry & Sandy Rasmussen Larry Reese Dick Reinhardt Alice Reseland Erik & Brook Reseland Richard & Karen Reseland Laura Resler Gary Ridge Dennis Ringhofer Sharon Ringhofer Donn & Julie Robinson Jean Roden Steve Rohlik Brad & Lorrie Rugg Carol Rypka Dixon Rypka Bob & Mary Sanford Brian Savage Rich Schleich Matt & Jon Schmidt Howard & Mary Jo Schoenfeld John Schroeder Aaron & Brooke Schroht Audrey & Randy Schroht Colleen Schroht David Schroht Don Schroht Thomas Schroht Greg Schultz Mark & Daun Resler Schultz Gary & Cherry Schwartz Dave & Trudy Severson Dave Seykora Scott & Theresa Seykora Brian Shaw Tom Shea Gary Shepard Tom Sisser Jim & Connie Skalicky Becca Sletten Dean Smith Denny & Barb Smith Emily Smith Steven Smith Jeremy Solem Troy & Dawn Sommers
Arthur Sorenson Greg & Pam Spatenka Jerome Spindler Urban & Barb Spindler Walt Spindler Alex Spinler Brad & Tracie Spinler Keith Stark Sharon Stark Berlyn Staska Gaylene Steckelberg Karl Steckelberg Wayne Steele Paul Steinberg Richard Steinberg Todd Steinberg Linda Stoddard Robin Stoen Joe Stransky Reid & Daria Stransky John Styndl Brad & Pamela Svenby Brent & Beth Svenby LeRoy Svenby Larry & Carolyn Tande Lon Thiele Cathy Torey Dale Tracy Tom & Elaine Trotman Jon & Angie Truelson Roland & Ann Truelson Tim & Elaine Truelson Art “Butch” Tysk Nancy Vaillancourt Ron & Lynn VanNurden Phil Velzke George & Karen VonRuden Michelle & Brian Warner Jennie A. Wetzel Gary & Sheila Wiese Terry & Barb Wiese Glen & Linda Wiesjhan Ken & Norma Wilcox Don & Jon Wilker Vern Wilker Chuck Willert Rick & Stacy Wittrock Dan & Jody Wolters Renee Worke Marlyn Zacharias Brianna Zapata Pat Zeman
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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Doug Meier
Tim Arlt Treasurer
Director Parking/Infield
Budget/Grants
Glen Meger Director Concessions/Carnival
Scott Kozelka Director Concessions/Carnival
Gene Fisher Director Parking/Safety
James Linder Director Historian/Hospitality
Bruce Busho Director Grandstand/Infield
Jim Gleason Secretary/Manager
Roger Noble Director Beer Garden/Utilities
Daniel Deml President
Rick Ellingson Director Safety/Sanitation
Mark Ditlevson Director Beer Garden/Grandstand
Mike Hamilton Director Camping
Tracy Ignaszewski Director 4-H Liaison/Livestock
Sandy Jirele Director Livestock
Jim Abbe Richard Reinhardt Brent Svenby Director Director Director Bank/Hospitality Beer Garden/Grandstand Grandstand/Buildings
OFFICE STAFF: Todd Hale, Publicity; Josh Prokopec, Building/Grounds; Vickie Deml, Office Manager; Sharon Klein, Administrative Assistant; Sharon Stark, Museum & Data Entry
2016 STEELE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
James Brady
Jim “Corky” Ebeling
John Glynn
Mark Schultz
Nina Huntington
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SUPERINTENDENTS OF DEPARTMENTS Aerial Photography .............................................................................................................................................................. Doug Hughes ATM ............................................................................................................................................................................................Gary Ridge Auto Museum ....................................................................................................................................... Les Abraham - Steve Stansberry Banner .........................................................................................................................................................................................Keith Stark Beer ..............................................................................................................................Kory Borchert - Chuck Fowler - Gary Muchow Brochure ........................................................................................................................................................Scott & Tami Block Roberts Camping ...............................................................................................................................................................Dennis & Vi Roemhildt Cattle ................................................................................................................................................................................ Karen VonRuden Computer Services .................................................................................................................................................................Sharon Stark Culinary .................................................................................................................................................Melissa Karl - Monica Kruschke Electrical Audit ........................................................................................................................................................................ Todd Wishy Equine Hall of Fame ............................................................................................................................................................ Pat McCarthy Evaluations ............................................................................................................................................................................... Terry Wiese FFA .................................................................................................................................... Ben Larson - Marvin Spindler - Liz Tinaglia Fine Arts ................................................................................................................... Arlene Gleason - Naomi Jirele - Pam Mikeworth Flowers ................................................................................................................................................... Michele Warner - Cindy Wesely Free Stage ....................................................................................................................................................John Ihlenfeld - Wayne Steele Fruit Crops ..................................................................................................................................Courtney Mislinski - Caitlynn Kaplan Goats .........................................................................................................................................................................................Cary Larson Grandstand ...............................................................................................................................................................................Bill Bunkers Grasses/Grains ..................................................................................................................................... Pat King - Jack & Darlene Noble Hobbies .........................................................................................................................................Julie Nessa - Amy Kain - Deb Mather Horses ......................................................................... Michelle Wolfe - Renee Thompson - Danielle Prestegard - Ryan Prestegard Infield Attractions ...............................................................................................................................................................Greg Spatenka Information Station................................................................................................ Richard & Sharon Schleich - Terry & Barb Wiese Interns ................................................................................................................................................Erica Svenby - MayLynn Prokopec Insurance ..................................................................................................................................................................................Brad Svenby Iron Show .................................................................................................................................................... Ron Janning - Dave Johnson Izaak Walton ........................................................................................................................................................................Gary Schwartz Landscaping ...................................................................................................................................................................... Myrna Peterson Livestock Hall of Fame ........................................................................................................................................................ Tom Trotman Mascot ...................................................................................................................................................Richard Dalen - Joanne Nystrom Muckle Museum ......................................................................................................................................................... Nancy Vaillancourt Organic Crops............................................................................................................................................... Leo Seykora - Dillon Noble Parliamentarian ..................................................................................................................................................................Rollie Truelson Photography ............................................................................................................................................................................Bernie Kuhn Premium Book....................................................................................................................................................................... Kelly Kubista Public Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................Jeff Ratzloff Rocks/Minerals ...............................................................................................................Sheryl McLaughlin - Linda & Tom Stockwell Senior Day ............................................................................................................................................................................. Greg Johnson Sheep .................................................................................................................................................. Wade Nelson - Jayme Underwood Shuttle ...........................................................................................................................................................Mike Pierce - Bruce Bennett Signage/Graphics ...................................................................................................................................................................Scott Seykora Social Media ............................................................................................................................................................................. Jon DeMars Spelling Bee .................................................................................................................................................. Darryl Hill - Mary Hawkins Store................................................................................................................................................................... Dave and Trudy Severson Striping................................................................................................................................................................................... Mike Seykora Superintendent Supervisor..............................................................................................................................................Ron VanNurden Swine .......................................................................................................................................................Laverne Klecker - Steven Resler Telecommunication.......................................................................................................................................................................Dick Lee Textiles .............................................................................................................. Cathy Balzer - Sandy Boss - Pat Raetz - Cathy Torrey Transportation ........................................................................................................................................................................Jim Andrews Vegetables ............................................................................................................................................. Carol Rypka - Lynn Van Nurden Vendor Communications ............................................................................................................................................Charlie Herrmann Visitor Service .......................................................................................................................................................................Katie Godfrey Wine .................................................................................................................................................... Bunny Mitchell - Monte Mitchell Wood Carving.................................................................................................................... Stephanie & Doug Kolbe - Myron Spindler Worship.........................................................................................................................................................................John Weisenburger Youth Art .................................................................................................................. Barb Spindler - Christine Spencer - Jodi Hovden Youth Judging ............................................................................................................................................Zach VonRuden - Ben Jensen
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EXHIBITOR ENTRIES The Steele County Free Fair is requesting that all exhibitors pre-enter their exhibits. The fair uses a computer system to tabulate results and write checks. Please use the entry form in the fair book or request forms from the fair office. You can choose to do entries on-line. This option allows you to submit your entries electronically or you may print out the form and send it to your Superintendent. This fair book is also on the web site www.scff.org. You do not have to bring every entry you pre-entered. Check your department's rules and entry deadlines found in the fair book. If your department does not have a deadline, please have your entry to your superintendent, or electronically submitted to the fair office by August 1. All exhibits are to be left in place until your department's rules allow the exhibit to be released. Only under extreme circumstances and then only with your superintendent's approval can an exhibit be released early. Failure to comply with these rules will result in forfeiture of any premium money earned. One of the main reasons many come to the fair is to see the exhibits. Empty exhibit areas discourage visitors from coming to our fair for a return visit. Attention livestock exhibitors: Look for information on parking and other aspects of the livestock shows by looking carefully at your department’s entry information. Only vehicles with PURPLE passes and a Season Parking Pass will be allowed to enter and possibly park on the north road (Livestock Lane SE). Keep in mind that the purple passes are for livestock exhibitors to unload feed
and supplies for their exhibits. They are not meant as parking passes. There simply is not enough room on the north road to park all livestock exhibitors. Only purple passes will be allowed to park on the north side the barns. They must be displayed in the windshield area of the vehicle. YELLOW parking permits will not allow you to park on the north road. NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE NORTH SIDE (southside of Livestock Lane) OF THE ROUND ROOF SWINE BARN. With added trailer traffic connected with the Radel Pavilion, we need the space to turn larger livestock trailers and semi-trailers on to the city street. Diamond 4 has been designated for livestock exhibitors parking. You will need to display your Purple livestock pass with either the Yellow 4H pass or BLUE season SCFF parking pass to park on Diamond 4. Open class exhibitors should contact their superintendent for parking permits when you get to the fair. Remember the Village of Yesteryear gate is only used as an exit for livestock exhibitors as they move livestock to and from the fair. PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RADEL PAVILION IS PROHIBITED. This area is needed to unload stock horse show equipment and for moving livestock in and out of the barns. Please obey the signs we put up as we try to manage parking, traffic, and people flow. Remembering others and their needs as well as your own will make this a safe and enjoyable fair for all.
ONLINE ENTRIES Again this year, you will be able to enter your various exhibits on line. No need to send them or bring them to the fair office. You simply go the fair’s web site www.scff. org and select the link for on-line entries. You will then create an account by entering your e-mail address and selecting a password as you would with other on-line
services. Fill out your entries by using the correct class and lot on the screens provided. When you are done you can pay any stalling fees or other purchases you might make with your credit card. Submit the information and you are done. Try this service, I think you will like it.
LIVESTOCK AND HORSE EXHIBITORS Livestock trailers can be parked on diamond 4, by the right field foul line. They can also be parked on the Jostens lot, south of the fairgrounds. This lot can be accessed by going South on Hartle Avenue approximately 1 block. Hartle Avenue is straight south of the race track. Back the trailers on to the grass but leave your rear tires
on the blacktop so the trailers can easily be pulled out without cutting up the grass in case of rain. Because this space is donated for use during fair week, please leave this lot free of manure and debris when you leave.
Ron VanNurden, Superintendent Supervisor 507-455-0706
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Great Grandstand Shows
Pepsi is the Official soft drink of the Steele County Free Fair Grandstand!
Great Frontier Bull Riding -
Tuesday, August 16
“Dirt Kickin Wicked Good” Plaza Morena Campestre Grill/Owatonna People’s Press Wells Federal Bank/ Holiday Inn & Suites/Wolff & Sons Wednesday, August 17
Thursday, August 18
Battle of the Bands
Chris Brooks and the Silver City Boys Concert Christian Bros. Cabinets/Pepsi/Treasure Island Resort & Casino/Ludewig Financial
7:30 P.M.
5:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M.
Hairball In Concert
7:30 P.M.
NTPA Tractor/Truck Pull
7:30 P.M.
Antique Tractor Pull Classic
8:30 A.M.
Enduro Race
6:00 P.M.
Demolition Derby
4:00 P.M.
Treasure Island Resort & Casino/Noble RV Godfathers Pizza/Car Time of Owatonna Pro Guard Roofing & Restoration, Inc.
Friday, August 19
Ag Power Enterprises/Advantage Lime & Trucking Cole’s Electric/Mohs Contracting/Mohs Home
Saturday, August 20
Mike’s Repair/Farmers First Ag Saturday, August 20
Four Seasons Electric/American Classics and Hot Rods Olympic Fire Protection/MJ Hydrostatics
Sunday, August 21
Misgen Auto Parts, Inc./Wholesale Tire/NAPA Auto Parts Owatonna/Kerry Americas
40 Thrilling Rides on the Giant Gold Star Midway
Ride Specials
SUPER DEAL
ADVANCE SALE ONLY
Tuesday Power 96 Radio Night - All Rides $2.00 - 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Wednesday Serengeti Water Park Kid’s Day 1 - Noon to 5:00 P.M. - $20.00 Thursday Culver’s Moonlight Madness - 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. - $22.00 ($20.00 with coupon from Culver’s) Friday Hy-Vee Friday Family Fun Day - Noon to 5:00 P.M. - $20.00 Saturday Profinium Inc. Saturday Ride Special/Bike Giveaway Day Noon to 5:00 P.M. $22.00 Plus a chance to win 1 of 8 Bikes Sunday Pepsi Family Day Noon to 9:30 P.M. - $22.00 Plus Free Pepsi & Hot Dog
MEGA RIDE TICKET
Unlimited Rides for the Entire Fair
$
49.00
SOLD IN ADVANCE ONLY AT
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DEPT. A - HORSES AND PONIES 2 4 & over mares 3 3 & under geldings 4 4 & over geldings 5 All age stallions (Note 1) Grand and Reserve Pleasure Type Halter CLASS 3 OPEN HALTER Lot 1 Mares & geldings all ages 2 All age stallions (Note 1) 3 Open Pony Halter 54” & under Grand and Reserve Open Horse Halter
MICHELLE WOLFE RENEE THOMPSON DANIELLE PRESTEGARD RYAN PRESTEGARD Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent 1212 Kast Ave. 1105 Sunnydale Ln. CLASS 4 LUNGE LINE 9423 Lemond Rd 85821 173rd St. Ellendale, MN 56026 Austin, MN 55912 Owatonna, MN 55060 Owatonna, MN 55060 Lot 1 Yearling Lunge line 507-475-1988 507-475-1047 507-461-0507 515-825-8552 Ribbons will be given in all classes. Horses are to be exercised in the show arena only. Horses must be tied in tie stalls. All stallions require neck ropes also when in tie stalls. No bedding is provided. $5.00 per entry. No stall fees. Tack stalls are very limited. Each hitch assigned 1 free tack stall. $5.00 per additional - Light Horse tack stalls $5.00 each. • Parking instructions: Come in off of Austin Road, turn left on small gravel road north of horse arena. Unload on north side of Radel Pavilion. Don’t park in middle of gravel road. Keeping going west behind barns to Elm Street, turn right onto Park Street, turn right onto Austin Road, turn into lot by the water tower - park on Diamond #4. • No refunds unless a veterinarian certificate is submitted. • Exhibitors under age 15 are encouraged to wear ASTM Certified Safety Equestrian helmets when riding. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE BARN. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN THE BARN. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES MONDAY, AUGUST 1. DRAFT/PONY/MULE ENTRY DEADLINE - SUNDAY, AUGUST 7. For classes 1-6 premiums will be on a scale per number of entries in each lot. 4 or more in lot ...................................................................... $20-$15-$10-$5 3 in lot ............................................................................................$15-$10-$5 2 in lot ...................................................................................................$10-$5 1 in lot .......................................................................................................... $5 Classes 1-8: Open horses must be in place by Noon, Tuesday, August 16, and will be dismissed Wednesday, August 17 at the completion of judging. The barn will be open for decorating Monday afternoon, August 15. Judging will begin at 5 pm Tuesday, August 16.
STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR LIGHT HORSE SHOW TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 - 5:00 P.M. CLASS 1 REGISTERED QUARTER/COLORED HORSE HALTER Lot 1 3 & under mares 2 4 & over mares 3 3 & under geldings 4 4 & over geldings 5 All age stallions (Note 1) Grand & Reserve Quarter/Colored Horse Halter
CLASS 5 SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER Lot 1 Showmanship 13 & under 2 Showmanship 14-17 3 Showmanship 18-34 4 Showmanship 35 & over
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 - 8:30 A.M. CLASS 6 PERFORMANCE CLASSES Lot 1 Walk trot pleasure 13 & under (Eng/West) Note 2 2 Walk trot pleasure 14 & over (Eng/West) Note 2 3 Walk trot horsemanship 13 & under (Eng/West) Note 2 4 Walk trot horsemanship 14 & over (Eng/West) Note 2 5 Leadline 8 & under 6 English pleasure 13 & under 7 English pleasure 14-17 8 English pleasure 18 & over 9 English pleasure Jr. horse (horses 5 yrs & under) 10 JACKPOT English pleasure $10 pre register ADDED $$$ 11 English equitation 13 & under 12 English equitation 14-17 13 English equitation 18 & over 30 Minute Lunch Break with Open Arena 14 Open Bareback 15 Tandem Bareback 16 Costume leadline 8 & under 17 Open costume class 18 Pony western Pleasure 13 & under/54” & under 19 Western pleasure 13 & under 20 Western pleasure 14-17 21 Western pleasure 18-34 22 Western pleasure 35 & over 23 Western pleasure Jr. horse (horses 5 yrs & under) 24 JACKPOT Western pleasure $10 pre register ADDED $$ 25 Pony western horsemanship 13 & under/54” & under 26 Western horsemanship 13 & under 27 Western horsemanship 14-17 28 Western horsemanship 18-34 29 Western horsemanship 35 & over Money 30 Egg & spoon 17 & under added to 31 Egg & spoon 18 & over
Jackpot Classes!
CLASS 2 REGISTERED PLEASURE TYPE HALTER Lot 1 3 & under mares Notes: 1) All Stallions must be shown by someone 18 yrs. and older. 7) No adding classes on day of the show NO EXCEPTIONS. 2) Walk trot horse & rider combo not eligible for any other classes. 8) Stall assignments are based on date of entry received. 3) Ponies or minis may be asked for card or measured. 9) Proof of negative coggins with entry. 4) Must show proof of registration at request. 10) No stallions in Leadline and all must be shown by 18 years and 5) Exhibitors are required to enter their age group to be eligible to ride older. in the jackpot class. 11) Premium checks won’t be given until stall is cleaned and inspected. 6) Pre-registration required. All entries close on August 1st. Mail light horse entries to: Renee Thompson, 85821 173rd Street, Austin, MN 55912. Renee - 515-825-8552 ❘ Michelle - 507-461-0507
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DEPT. A - HORSES AND PONIES CONTINUED STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR DRAFT HORSE & PONY SHOW DRAFT HALTER - Saturday, August 20 9:00 a.m. CLASS 20 DRAFT HALTER Lot 1 Reg. Draft Mare yearlings and fillies 2 Reg. Draft Mares, 2 yrs. & 3 yrs. 3 Reg. Draft Mares, 4 yrs. & up *Grand and Reserve Champion Reg. Draft Mare 4 Draft Stallions, 2 yrs. & under 5 Draft Stallions, 3 yrs. & up *Grand and Reserve Champion Draft Stallion 6 John Mules, all ages 7 Jenny Mules, all ages *Grand and Reserve Champion Mule 8 Reg. Draft Geldings 3 yrs. & under 9 Reg. Draft Geldings 4 yrs. & up *Grand and Reserve Champion Reg. Draft Gelding 10 Pony Geldings, all ages 11 Pony Mares, all ages *Grand and Reserve Champion Pony 12 Grade Draft Geldings, all ages 13 Grade Draft Mares, all ages *Grand and Reserve Champion Grade Draft 14 Junior Showmanship 14 yrs. and under 15 Senior Showmanship 15-17 yrs. 16 Get of Sire 17 Produce of dam 18 4 Abreast DRAFT PERFORMANCE - Saturday, August 20 5:00 p.m. CLASS 21 DRAFT PERFORMANCE * Grand Entry Lot 1 Ladies Draft Cart 2 Ladies Pony Cart 3 Mule Cart 4 Draft Tandem/Pony Tandem (2 heats) 5 Mule Team 6 Pony Team 7 Men’s Draft Team 8 Pony Four 9 Mule Four 10 Draft Four 11 Pony Six 12 Draft Six
DRAFT PERFORMANCE - Sunday, August 21 9:00 a.m. CLASS 21 DRAFT PERFORMANCE * Grand Entry Lot 14 Men’s Draft Cart 15 Men’s Pony Cart 16 Senior Driver Cart (15-17 yrs.) Draft Heat 1, Pony Heat 2, Mule Heat 3 17 Junior Driver Cart (14 yr. & under) Draft Heat 1, Pony Heat 2, Mule Heat 3 18 Ladies Draft Team 19 Senior Driver Team (15-17 yrs.) Draft Heat 1, Pony Heat 2, Mule Heat 3 20 Junior Driver Team (14 yrs. & under) Draft Heat 1, Pony Heat 2, Mule Heat 3 21 Pony Unicorn 22 Draft Unicorn 23 Competition Six - Freestyle, 3 min. timed - all breeds Lunch Break 24 Costume Class - single or team, all breeds 25 Pony Farm Team, exhibitors all ages 26 Junior Farm Team (14 yrs. & under) Draft/Mule 27 Farm Team - Draft/Mule 28 Egg & Spoon (Riding Game, No Saddles) - All Breeds 29 4 in a Line 30 Hitching Bonus (No $5 entry fee) Premiums for the Draft/Pony/Mule Classes: Class 20, all Lots.........................................................$18-$16-$14-$12-$10-$8 Grand Champion $10 and Award Reserve Champion $8 Class 21, Lots 1,2,3,14,15,16,17,28,29...................... $40-$35-$30-$25-$20-$15 Class 21, Lots 4,5,6,7,18,19,20,21,22,24.............................$65-$60-$55-$50-$45-$40 Class 21, Lots 8,9,10,12,25,26 ............................ $150-$125-$100-$75-$50-$50 Class 21, Lots 11,13,23 ................................ $250-$225-$200-$150-$125-$100 Class 21, Lots 27............................................. $200-$175-$150-$125-$100-$75 Class 21, Lot 30 .................................................................................................$30 NOTE: ALL EXHIBITORS MUST BE STALLED. Each horse must have a current coggins submitted before being stalled. Horses may enter the grounds after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19. All shows will be in the horse arena near the horse barns. Each exhibitor stalling and hitching will be awarded a one time hitching bonus of $30. Mail entries to: Ryan Prestegard 1105 Sunnydale Lane SE Owatonna, MN 55060
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Danielle Prestegard 1212 Kast Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060
The Steele County Sheriff ’s Posse sponsors the Lyle Anderson Herdsmanship Award for each horse division, light and draft. The criteria for the award is based on cleanliness, neatness and presentation of your stalls.
Pleasure and Draft Horse Show Awards sponsored by the following:
MoeGeo’s, Inc. Iowa Draft Pony Hitch Association
Minnesota Horse Breeders Association
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TAKE NOTICE – ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 1, 2016 OR WHEN BARNS ARE FILLED
Entry forms can be found at the web site www.scff.org KAREN VONRUDEN Co-Superintendent 7423 SE 18th Street, Claremont, MN 55924 507-213-4964 All entries made by exhibitors will be charged $2.00 per head stall fee. No straw provided. All dairy shows at the SCFF will incorporate the National Purebred Dairy Cattle Show Ring Code of Ethics. In accordance with the Code of Ethics a committee has been established to monitor compliance. An animal owned in partnership may be entered in one partner's name, in all classes to which it is eligible, but must be shown under one ownership throughout the classes of the Fair, and the entry must carry a footnote showing the actual ownership as it appears on the Herd Book Record. Base dates for computing age in all dairy breeds are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. The Fair board requests that exhibitors do not put twine strings or other trash with the manure. No parking will be permitted North of barns on Sunday starting at Noon. No tying of cattle outside anytime day or night. No smoking in cattle barns. Class No. 1 Class No. 2 Class No. 3 Class No. 4 Class No. 5 Class No. 6
PUREBRED DAIRY CATTLE ........................................................................ Holsteins ...................................................................... Guernseys ............................................................................ Jerseys ........................................................................ Ayrshires .................................................................. Brown Swiss ...................................................... Milking Shorthorns PREMIUMS
The following premiums will be paid in each of the previous classes: For Lots 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-35-36 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $6 $6 $5 $5 $5 For Lots 20-21-22-23-24-31-32-33-34 $30 $27 $24 $22 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $7 $7 $7 For Lots 12-46-47-48-49 $12 $10 $8 $6 $5 $5 $5 For Lots 10-25-40: Rosette For Lots 11-26-37-41-43-50-51: Ribbons For Lots 42-44-45: Trophy/Rosette LOTS DAIRY CATTLE SHOW BASE DATES Lot No. 1. Novice Calf: born between September 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016. This lot is for exhibitors 9 yrs of age and under and must have an adult in control of the animal. No premiums will be paid out on this lot. 2. Junior Calf: Born between March 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016. 3. Winter Calf: Born between December 1, 2015 and February 29, 2016. 4. Fall Calf: Born between September 1, 2015 and November 30, 2015. 5. Summer Jr. Yearling: Born between June 1, 2015 and August 31, 2015. 6. Spring Jr. Yearling: Born between March 1, 2015 and May 31, 2015 7. Winter Sr. Yearling: Born between December 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015. 8. Fall Sr. Yearling: Born between September 1, 2014 and November 30, 2014.
ENTRY OPTIONS 1. It is suggested that entries be in place by Tuesday, August 16 the opening day of the Fair, 12:00 noon but must be in place by 5:00 p.m. Exhibit must remain through Sunday, the closing day of the Fair, 5:00 p.m. 2. Entries in place by Thursday 5:00 p.m., August 18, and remain through Sunday, the closing day of the Fair, 5:00 p.m. The August 1 entry deadline will be firmly followed. Stalling preference will be given to those exhibitors selecting option 1. DISTRICT SHOW The Steele County Free Fair welcomes all breeds of cattle holding their district or parish show during the Fair. Breeds participating at premium book time are: South Central District Guernsey Parish Show will be held in conjunction with the open class show on Friday, August 19 at 9:30 a.m. Minnesota District II Holstein Show will be held in conjunction with the Open Class Show on Saturday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m. 10. Junior Champion Female 11. Junior Reserve Champion Female 12. Junior Best 3 Females: Must consist of 3 animals from lots 2-8. Must be bred and owned by exhibitor. 20. Milking Fall Sr. Yearling: Born between September 1, 2014 and November 30, 2014. 21. Junior 2 Year Old Cow: Born between March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014. 22. Senior 2 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2013 and February 28, 2014. 23. Junior 3 year Old Cow: Born between March 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013. 24. Senior 3 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013. 25. Intermediate Champion Female - Holstein 26. Intermediate Reserve Champion Female - Holstein 31. 4 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2012 32. 5 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011. 33. Aged Cow: Born before September 1, 2010. 34. #125,000 Cow: Must have produced 125,000 lbs of milk in her lifetime. Not eligible for any other lot. Proof of production must be provided. 35. Dry 3 and 4 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2013. 36. Dry Aged Cow: Born before September 1, 2011. 40. Senior Champion Female. 41. Senior Reserve Champion Female 42. Grand Champion Female 43. Grand Reserve Champion Female 44. Overall Champion - Colored Breeds 45. Best Uddered Cow: Any age and judged on udder alone. Selected from lots 20-24 and lots 31-34. 46. Best 3 Females: Must consist of 3 animals with at least one of milking age. Must be bred and owned by exhibitor.
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DEPT. B - CATTLE CONTINUED 47. Dairy Herd: Must consist of 3 cows. Must be 2 years old or over and have calved at least once. Must be owned by exhibitor. 48. Produce of Dam: Must consist of 2 animals of any age born of the same cow. 49. Daughter/Dam: Must consist of 2 animals of any age. One is dam and other is daughter. 50. Premium Breeder 51. Premium Exhibitor 60. Big String Bonus (5-9 head) 61. Big String Bonus (Over 10 head)
An exhibitors' meeting will be held in the Foundation Building judging arena at approximately 2:00 p.m., Sunday, the last day of the Fair. Premium checks and Herdsmanship awards will be distributed. Novice Class T-shirts will be sponsored by Stranshome, Owatonna, MN. Novice Class medallions will be sponsored by ABS Global-Casey Nelson, Ellendale, MN. Herdsmanship Judges - Gift Cards Sponsored by The Blast, Owatonna, MN.
SPECIAL AWARDS PREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARD (Colored Breeds) This award to be made to the exhibitor winning the most money on not more than six animals shown in the single classes, and owned by the exhibitor. (Minimum of 4 animals exhibited). No awards will be presented if there is no competition. Final judgement is at the discretion of the Cattle Superintendent. PREMIER BREEDER AWARD (Colored Breeds) This award to be made to the breeder on not more than six animals winning the most money in single classes and including animals bred by him/her, but exhibited by others. (Minimum of 4 animals exhibited). No awards will be presented if there is no competition. The final judgement is at the discretion of the Cattle Superintendent. BEST HERDSMAN AWARD The general appearance of the cattle and barns during the Fair is important to the exhibitor, both from the standpoint of visitors going through the barns and for advertising value. The Steele County Fair Board is awarding a plaque to the best all-around herdsman and rosettes to two herdsmen receiving honorable mention. To qualify for best herdsman award, there must be at least six head in the herd. In addition, Clover Glen Farm will provide a $100 cash award to the top herdsman. The SCFF will provide free stall fees for up to 8 head to the top three herdsmanship winners redeemable at the following SCFF. Best Herdsmanship Award will be based on the following criteria: Cleanliness and neatness of stalls, cattle and helpers. Courtesy, cooperation of herdsmen & helpers.
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MJ Hydrostatics Inc. of Owatonna are the new sponsors of the BIG STRING BONUS for the 2016 Steele County Free Fair Dairy Show
In addition to the regular premium schedule LISTED a bonus premium for large show strings has been established. - Strings of 5-9 head (at least two must be milking or dry cows) would receive a $50 bonus premium. - Strings of 10 head or more (at least 4 must be milking or dry cows) would receive a $100 bonus premium. - A “string” is defined as animals that are regular members of the same herd unit. A display that includes animals from several herds does not qualify for the bonus premium, but strings within the display may if it (they) meet the above definition. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL SUPERINTENDENT LISTED.
Junior Dairy Club Show
OPEN CLASS CATTLE JUDGING SCHEDULE
All Breeds - Grade & Registered Junior Exhibitors Only
Open Class Colored Breeds
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 12:00 Noon – Cattle Show Arena (Must be under 21 as of January 1, 2016)
Junior (non-milking) Animals Only
Showmanship Contest
Based on last grade completed Beginner - Grades 2-5; Intermediate = Grades 6-8; Senior - Grades 9 and up
“Dress Up” Yourself and Heifer Contest
Based on last grade completed Beginner - Grades 2 and under; Intermediate - Grade 3-5 Senior Grade 6 and up This contest will be held following the show. Award will be given to winner in each category. All participants will receive a free malt coupon. For additional information, please contact: Gail Demmer, 6703 SW 118th Street, Ellendale, MN 56026 507-456-5201 Sponsored by: Steele County American Dairy Association
(All breeds except Holsteins)
Friday, August 19 Starting 9:30 a.m. and continuing through noon hour until completed Open Class Holsteins in conjunction with Minnesota District II Holstein Show Saturday, August 20 Starting at 6:30 p.m. (Consult the District Show letter for additional information)
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DEPT. C - SWINE 7. 8. 9.
LAVERNE KLECKER Co-Supt. 717 SE 73rd St. Owatonna, MN 55060 507-451-4102 507-456-6738
STEVEN RESLER Co-Supt. 610 11th St. SE Owatonna, MN 55060 507-456-7746 RULES
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Anyone interested is welcome to participate. Four entries per person. All barrows and gilts must be farrowed February 1 or after. Barrows and Gilts will be separated so they can be shown separately. Must have 5 Barrow or Gilts in order to be separated into their own class. Purebred barrows will be shown separately if 5 or more are present. Must have pedigree in hand and show person’s name. Barrows and Gilts are the property of the producer, until they are loaded on the truck, if the hogs are marketed. No carcass information will be provided.
Entry fee will be $15 per barrow or gilt. Barrows and gilts must weigh between 220 lbs. and 300 lbs. Weighing will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., August 21. 10. The show will start at 4:00 p.m. 11. The number of classes will be determined by the number of hogs entered into the show. 12. Live Show premiums will be as follows for each class: $20-$15$12-$10-$5 13. Live Show Overall Champion for barrows and gilts will be $150 for Champion, $100 for Reserve. 14. Premium checks will be mailed to exhibitors after the fair. 15. All entries will arrive by going to the northern most entrance to the fairgrounds from Austin Road and proceeding west to the show barn. Exit on Elm Avenue. No parking of trailers is allowed on this northern most road that is a one-way going from East to West. Sponsored by the Steele County Pork Producer Association Members.
Swine Department Sponsored by
Swine Health Recommendations: Exhibitors of All Pigs Going to Exhibits or Sales
With the animals being commingled at an exhibition, show or sale, spreading disease is a risk. The recommendations listed apply to all swine at an exhibit or sale that are physically on the premise. Having a plan in place to identify and handle sick animals properly will help reduce the chance of disease spread.
In Preparation for the exhibit or sale: Consult a veterinarian to understand and implement applicable biosecurity and swine health practices; keep the veterinarian’s phone number in our barn with your pig’s papers and if possible, in your cell phone. Have a premises identification number for your farm or where the pig(s) are housed (required for PQA Plus® certification or state equivalent). Utilize an individual, readable identification method for each pig: • Individual identification helps accurately and quickly identify a pig in the event of a health issue, validation of ownership or for other exhibit needs; papers can get lost or misplaced, but individual identification will remain with the pig. • Refer to the exhibit organizers and the State Veterinarian for specific requirements for individual animal identification. Become familiar with the clinical signs of a sick pig (such as fever, off-feed, lethargy, nasal discharge, cough, “thumping” or hard time breathing, and diarrhea). • Normal rectal temperature of a pig = 101.5° - 102.5° F • Pigs can’t sweat, they need help staying cool on hot days. • During hot weater a pig’s temperature may be elevated. • If its temperature is reaised, allow the pig to cool off and re-take the temperature in 15 minutes. • Work with your veterinarian if your pig becomes sick. How do I take my pig’s temperature? 1. Restrain your pig to avoid injury to you or the pig 2. Use a thermometer to measure temperature a. Digital - insert into the rectum; push the button and wait for the beep; read temperature b. Mercury - shake down the thermometer so the red line is not showing; insert into the rectum of the pig and wait 30 seconds before reading the temperature
c. Laser - point the laser at the space on the skin behind the ear and read temperature NOTE: Laser thermometer may not be as accurate as rectal thermometer Some diseases can transmit from humans to pigs and from pigs to humans, so it is important to not go to the exhibition or show if you or your pig is sick. Make sure that you have all of your equipment, including your show box and its contents, clean, disinfected and ready to go prior to the exhibition. Do not share any equipment with other exhibitors once at the exhibit. Fill out the appropriate paperwork for the exhibition including health certificates. For your pig’s health certificate, you will need to provide the following information: • Your name, contact information and farm address • Individual pig identification and physical description for each animal going to the exhibit or sale • If exhibiting in a state other than where you live, have your veterinarian check with the state you are exhibiting in for specific requirements. • Include information for exhibit-specific requirements • If requested, list any current vaccines the pig has received (i.e. influenza or PRRS) and current disease testing (i.e. PRRS, PRV) At the exhibition or sale: • Assess your pigs’ health on a daily basis • Report any swine health issues to the exhibit organizer (i.e swine superintendent) or show veterinarian so they can assess the pig in question. • Ask the exhibition organizer about any specific actions that may be required if a pig becomes sick at the show. • Keep your area clean and free of manure contamination • Do not share equipment with other exhibition
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• Do not bring your pets (cats or dogs) to the exhibit Once you get home: When pigs from different forms are brought to an exhibit or sale and commingled with other pigs of a different health status, the risk of catching a disease can be high. Just like people can spread illness to each other when gathered in a group, pigs from many locations in an exhibit can also spread illness to each other. Therefore, when you bring your pig back home from an exhibit or sale, it is best to place them in isolation. Isolate returning pigs from the other pigs at your farm. • Work with your veterinarian for an isolation plan. The isolation/ observation
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period before returning to contact with other pigs should be no fewer
7-30 days in order to detect an illness. • Consult a veterinarian if your pig becomes ill. • Clean and disinfect equipment, clothing, shoes, show box and contents,
vehicles/trailers that were used at the exhibition. Clean-up can be as simple as washing, disinfecting and allowing your equipment to dry out in the sun Clean and dry equipment will help to prevent the spread of pathogens
Recommendations for isolation: (If you have other pigs at your farm)
• Isolation will allow for time for pigs to be observed for disease after they return from an exhibition or sale. When pigs are in isolation, additional testing can be complete to check for diseases before pigs are added back to the rest of the farm (e.g. PRRS). Check with your veterinarian for testing recommendations. • Have a designated area away from other pigs that have not been to a show. • Do chores for the pigs in he isolation area as the last task of the day after you have already worked with your other pigs. • Have dedicated boots and coveralls for isolation only. Another option to use disposable coveralls and plastic boots for use in isolation and then thrown away when done in isolation. • Have a separate trash can for use in isolation only. • Supplies such as buckets and feed pans should not be shared between pigs in isolation and other animals. • All equipment should be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and allowed to dry after use in the isolation area.
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DEPT. D - SHEEP Quick Reference Sheep
All breeding entries must be PRE_REGISTERED with superintendent one week prior to entry day
JAYME UNDERWOOD WADE NELSON Co-Supt. Co-Supt. 7701 SW 62nd Ave. 17275 280th Ave Owatonna, MN 55060 New Richland, MN 56072 507-456-8010 507-461-1076 GENERAL INFORMATION • All breeding entries must be PRE-REGISTERED with superintendent one week prior to entry day • Pens will be assigned by superintendent on a first come first served basis, according to pre-registration date. • Pen charge is $2.50 per pen • All sheep must have a Scapies tag • Breeding Sheep must be in place Monday, August 15 by 5 p.m. • Show on Wednesday, August 17 @ 2:00 p.m. in Foundation Building • All animals will be released after show. Please load out on south end of Foundation Building, enter from 18th Street and exit onto Austin Road. • Each exhibitor is limited to two cash prizes in any LOT • Registration papers must be presented at check-in time BASIC DATES FOR COMPUTING ENTRIES The basic dates for computing individual entries will be as follows: Yearling One year old and under two years Shropshires - Southdowns - Cheviots - Baby Dolls Senior Lambs born on or before Feb. 15 Junior Lambs born Feb. 16 or after Hampshire - Suffolk - Dorsets Senior Lambs born on or before Dec. 31 Junior Lambs born Jan. 1 or after Columbia Senior Lambs born on or before Jan. 31 Junior Lambs born Feb. 1 or after BREEDING CLASSES Class No. 1 .................................................... SHROPSHIRES Class No. 2 .................................................. SOUTHDOWNS Class No. 3 ..................................................... HAMPSHIRES Class No. 4 .............................................................. SUFFOLK Class No. 5 ........................................................... CHEVIOTS Class No. 6 ................................................................ DORSET Class No. 7 ........................................................ BABYDOLLS Class No. 8 .......................................................... COLUMBIA Class No. 9 ...............Other Wool Breeds/Wool Cross Breed Class No. 10 ...............Other Meat Breeds/Meat Cross Breed Class No. 11 ...................................Wether type breeding ewe
LOTS The following lots may be shown in each of the above classes: INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND CHAMPION ENTRIES Lot No. 1 Ram yearling 2 Ram Yearling Pair 3 Ram Senior 4 Ram Senior Pair 5 Ram Junior 6 Ram Junior Pair 7 Ewe Yearling 8 Ewe Yearling Pair 9 Ewe Senior 10 Ewe Senior Pair 11 Ewe Junior 12 Ewe Junior Pair 13 Get of sire, 4 animals under two years, either sex, all breeds and owned by the exhibitor MARKET TYPE CLASSES Market Type LOTS The following lots may be shown in market type class: 17 Wether 18 Ewe 19 White Face 20 Speckle 21 Champion (first place animals) Class No. 12
PREMIUMS INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES (Sliding Scale) Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 4 or less entries $12 $10 $8 $7 5 or 6 entries $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 7 or 8 entries $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 9 or 10 entries $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 11 plus entries $20 $18 $16 $14 $13 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 GROUP ENTRIES (Sliding Scale) Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13 2 or less entries $12 $10 3 or 4 entries $14 $12 $10 $9 5 or 6 entries $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 7 plus entries $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 Rosette Premier Champion Overall of individual • • • • • •
EWE, RAM, MKT
MARKET JACKPOT SHOW - SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 This show will be a HYSLC sanction event. For more information about the rules please go to www.heartlandyouthshowlambcurcuit.com $20 entry fee per lamb Weigh-in 8 - 10 show starts as soon as we can after weigh-ins We will have two shows with different judges both will be split by commercial ewe, WBI ewe and MKT lamb. First show is a Mkt type and the second divided by Breed type All entry fees paid back in placing and jackpot Please contact Wade Nelson for flyer or questions on show
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DEPT. E - MARKET GOATS CARY LARSON Superintendent 26856 128th Street New Richland, MN 56079 507-461-1513 GENERAL INFORMATION All breeding entries must be PRE-REGISTERED by Monday, August 8th. Entry Fees: Breeding Show - $5.00/head Market Show - $10.00/head Pen Fees: $2.50 per pen. Pens will be assigned by superintendent. Bedding will not be provided. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SENT WITH THE ENTRY FORM OR EXHIBITOR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER AND WEIGH IN. Breeding goats must be in place Monday, August 15th by 8:00 p.m. Breeding Market goats must be in place between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16th. Judging: Tuesday, August 16th 5:00 p.m. Release: 1 hour after the completion of the show. Please load out on south end of Foundation Building. Enter from 18th Street and exit on Austin Road. 1. This is an Open Meat Goat show (Unsanctioned). Meat Goats may be any breed or cross, registered or unregistered. 2. Bucks will not be shown. 3. All animals will be subject to veterinary inspection prior to show. No abscesses, ringworm, soremouth, or other contagious diseases will be allowed. 4. A certificate of veterinary inspection or interstate health certificate that includes a Scrapie Premise ID number from your state shall accompany all out-of-state animals. 5. MN animals are to be in compliance with the State of MN Board of Animal health Scrapies ID Program. For more information or to obtain a premise ID number contact Linsey at 1-866-873-282 (Ext. 30). 6. Age requirements Junior Division - Does under 24 months of age that have not given birth Senior Division - Does 12 months of age and over must have kidded once, including dry does. Market Show - Market goats must be born on or after Jan. 1, 2015 and can be market wethers or market does. 7. Market goats will be split by weight. 8. Superintendent may split lots as necessary. 9. All animals should be fitted and clean for the show. All market wethers and market does must be slick shorn above knees and hocks. Class 1 - Does: Commercial Class 2 - Does Percentage Class 3 - Does: Fullblood/Purebred Class 4 - Jackpot Market Goats
Quick Reference Market Goats
All breeding entries must be PRE_REGISTERED by Monday, August 8th. BREEDING DOE SHOW Lot 1. Junior Kid (Born after March 1, 2016) 2. Senior Kid (Born January 1 to Feb. 29, 2016) 3. Fall Kid (Born September 1 to December 31, 2015) 4. Yearling (12-24 Months that have not kidded) 5. Junior Champion 6. Doe Under 2 Years (Born August 11, 2014 or after) 7. Doe 2-4 Years (Born August 11, 2012 thru August 11, 2014) 8. Doe 4 Years and older (Born August 10, 2012 and older) 9. Senior Champion 10. Overall Premium Champion Breeding Doe JACKPOT MARKET SHOW • $10 entry fee • Entry fee paid out in Jackpot • Market goats will be split into two or more classes by Lot number based on weight • These animals can come on Tuesday, August 16 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Lot 11. Dairy Market 12. Champion Dairy Market 13. Market Wether (Meat breeds) 14. Market doe (Meat breeds) 15. Overall champion market animal PREMIUMS INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES (Sliding Scale) Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 4 or less entries $12 $10 $8 $7 5 or 6 entries $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 7 or 8 entries $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 9 or 10 entries $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 11 plus entries $20 $18 $16 $14 $13 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5
Lots 5, 9, 10, 15
Rosette
Award sponsored for Overall Market Champion
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DEPT. F - GRAINS AND GRASSES Quick Reference Grains & Grasses
Entries should be pre-registered by Wednesday, August 10. Entries will be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15. 2016 SHEAF GRAIN – CLASS NO. 3 Sheaf grains must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band.
PAT KING JACK NOBLE DARLENE NOBLE Asst. Supt. Co-Supt. Co-Supt. 9322 Dodd Road 2549 Austin Road Owatonna, MN Kilkenny, MN 56052 Owatonna, MN 55060 55060 507-334-7971 507-451-2236 Entries should be pre-registered by August 10. Entries will be accepted between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on the Monday the day before opening day of the fair. Entries may be picked up between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Monday the day after the fair. Email: tapper0051@yahoo.com NOTICE: Two or more persons in the same family cannot exhibit the same articles in the same class. First time exhibitors will be given a special premium.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
CONTEST RULES Entries must be raised by the exhibitor. No premiums must be given on any specials. Entries will be on Monday, August 15 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Pick up entries & check on Monday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Entries should be pre-registered, and can be registered online at scff.org. Champion ribbons and a $5.00 premium will be awarded to best exhibit in Classes No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9. One grand champion over all. Champion ribbons and $10.00 Premium.
CLASSES CORN – CLASS NO. 1 Early, Hybrid – must be 100 day or less; Late, Hybrid – must be 105 day or more. Exhibit judged on uniformity. Lots 1 10 ears, Early Hybrid, 2016 2 10 ears, Early Hybrid, 2015 3 10 ears, Late Hybrid, 2016 4 10 ears, Late Hybrid, 2015 5 10 ears, Early Sweetcorn, 2016 6 10 ears, Late Sweetcorn, 2016 7 10 ears, White Popcorn, 2015 8 10 ears, Yellow Popcorn, 2015 9 10 ears, Any Popcorn, 2016 10 10 ears, Indian Corn, 2015 SMALL GRAINS – CLASS NO. 2 Lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Shelled Corn Wheat - Winter Wheat - Spring Rye - Winter Oats, Gem Oats, Dane Oats, Any other Variety Belle-Oats Oats, Jerry
10 11 12 13
Barley, Stander Barley, Any other Variety Soybeans, Glenwood Soybeans Other Public Variety 14 Soybeans, Other Private Variety 15 Soybeans, Any Other Variety
2015-2016 – 3 qts Have exhibit free of all foreign materials. Uniform size.
Grains and Grasses Department Sponsored by
Lots 1 Wheat, Winter 2 Wheat, Spring 3 Oats, Early 4 Oats, Late
5 Flax 6 Barley 7 Rye 8 Soybeans 2016 GRASSES – CLASS NO. 4 Sheaf grasses must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band. All sheafs dried. Tied at least 3 times or cured. No fresh cut. Lots 1 Alfalfa 5 Timothy 2 Red Clover 6 Phalaris, Canary Reed Grass 3 Red Top 7 Orchard Grass 4 Alysike 8 Brome Grass 2016 BALED HAY – CLASS NO. 5 Hay must be baled – Full section of bale 12-inches long – Tied Twice Lots 1 Alfalfa 2 Red Clover 3 Legume Grass 2016 HAYLAGE – CLASS NO. 6 Haylage made from Legumes or Legumes and Grasses. Put in storage with 50 percent moisture or less. MUST be exhibited in clear plastic 1 gal. Ziplock bag. 2016 GREEN STALK CORN – CLASS NO. 7 Stalk must be in good condition with at least six inches of root attached. Root must be wrapped. The judging will be done on the following basis: Lots 1. Form of stalk including root, vigor of stalks and position of ear ............................... 70 points 2. Quality of ear ................................................................... 30 points Total ........................ 100 points Premiums will be awarded for Best Single Stalk with ear attached. 2016 GREEN HILL CORN – CLASS NO. 8 Stalk and roots must be in good condition with at least six inches of root attached. Root should be wrapped. The judging will be done on the following basis: Lots 1. Form of stalk, including root development, strength and vigor of stalks and position of ears ............................................................................ 50 points 2. Quality of ear ................................................................ 30 points 3. Uniformity of ears and stalks ..................................... 20 points Total ........................ 100 points CLASS NO. 9 Lots 1. Longest ear of corn - 2015 2. Longest ear of corn - 2016 3. Tallest stalk of corn - 2016 4. Soybean Stalk with the most pods - 2016 PREMIUMS Class No. 1 ................................$6.00 $4.00 Class No. 2 ................................$6.00 $4.00 Class No. 3 ................................$6.00 $4.00 Class No. 4 ................................$6.00 $4.00 Class No. 5 ................................$6.00 $4.00 Class No. 6 ................................$6.00 $4.00 Class No. 7 ................................$6.00 $4.00 Class No. 8 ................................$6.00 $4.00 Class No. 9 .................................$6.00 $4.00
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DEPT. G - VEGETABLES Quick Reference Vegetables
The Vegetable Department requires pre-registration. ONLINE ENTRIES are preferred. Entry deadline is the Friday prior to the SCFF. Additions or deletions to pre-registration forms will be made on the day of entry.
CAROL RYPKA Co-Supt. 2944 Rose St. Owatonna, MN 55060 507-451-0379
LYNN VAN NURDEN Co-Supt. 6092 SE 54th Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060 507-455-0706
ATTENTION PLEASE READ ALL RULES 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Entries will be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday the day before the OPENING DAY OF THE FAIR. NOTE: Class 12 may be entered by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, if the exhibitor wishes. Entries may be picked up on Monday, the day after the fair from 9:00-11:00 a.m. All vegetables MUST be grown by the exhibitor. Only one entry per family will be allowed in the same lot, unless any other member of the family has a separate garden plot. Any entry, not having the exact number as specified in each lot, will be disqualified. Vegetables in each entry should be uniform in size, shape, color, properly trimmed and cleaned, in usable stage of maturity, and free from disease, defects, and blemishes. Co-Superintendents of this department reserve the right to dispose of any vegetable during the fair that shows sign of spoilage, wilting, or damage. The Vegetable Department requires pre-registration. ONLINE ENTRIES are preferred. Entry deadline is the Friday prior to the SCFF. Additions or deletions to pre-registration forms will be made on the day of entry. PREMIUM AWARDS
1st-Blue 2nd-Red 3rd-White
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
For Classes 2, 12 $6.00 $4.00 $3.00 For Classes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 For Class 10 (1st place only) $4.00 n/a n/a For Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 a ribbon and $10.00 will be awarded to the champion exhibit and a ribbon and $5.00 will be awarded to the reserve champion exhibit. Grand Champion ribbon and a $20.00 gift certificate, donated by Cash Wise, will be awarded to the best overall entry. CLASS 1 - POTATOES Potatoes may be washed but not skinned, and should be free of scabs. Display of 10 tubers is required, display box is provided.
Lot No. 1 All Blue 2 Kennebec 3 Russet (specify variety) 4 Red Norland
5 6 7 8
Red Pontiac Yukon Gold Any other red (specify variety) Any other white (specify variety)
CLASS 2 – DISPLAY OF VEGETABLES Display should consist of at least 6 different vegetables from one garden. Labeling should include name and variety of vegetables entered. Display box, size 12 x 22 inches, provided. Entries will be judged as follows: Quality ..................... 50 points Variety ...............15 points Arrangement........... 25 points Labeling .............10 points Lot No. 1 Adult Display - age 18 and over 2 Youth Display - thru age 17 CLASS 3 – ROOT CROPS Trim tops of most root crops to 1 1/4 inch, side roots may be trimmed off but not the tap root. Lot No. 1 Beets - 5 specimens 2 Carrots, slender - 5 specimens
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Carrots, blocky - 5 specimens Parsnips - 5 specimens Radish, winter - 3 specimens Rutabagas - 3 specimens Sweet Potatoes - 3 specimens Turnips - 3 specimens Any other root crop - 3 specimens (specify variety)
CLASS 4 – GREENS AND SALAD CROPS BROCCOLI - Stems cut about 5 inch from top of head, avoid yellow flowers. CABBAGE - Stems cut 1/4 inch below head, keep about 4 wrapper leaves. CAULIFLOWER - Stems cut so as to leave 3 or 4 leaves. CELERY - Remove roots of stalk and display with top. SWISS CHARD - Trim off diseased and broken leaves until color is uniform. Lot No. 1 Broccoli - 1 head 2 Brussels Sprouts - 10 sprouts 3 Cabbage, flat - 1 head 4 Cabbage, red - 1 head 5 Cabbage, round - 1 head 6 Cauliflower - 1 head 7 Celery - 1 stalk 8 Parsley - 1 potted plant 9 Swiss Chard - 1 plant, root removed 10 Any other green or salad crop (specify variety) CLASS 5 – LEGUME CROPS Stem ends should remain on the pods. Lot No. 1 Green snap beans - 10 pods 2 Purple snap beans - 10 pods 3 Yellow wax beans - 10 pods 4 Lima beans - 10 pods 5 Pole beans - 10 pods 6 Okra - 6 pods 7 Peapods, 10 pods 8 Peapods, edible - 10 pods 9 Any other - 6 specimens (specify variety) CLASS 6 – VINE CROPS Keep stems uniform to at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Lot No. 1 Melon, green flesh - 1 specimen 2 Melon, orange flesh - 1 specimen 3 Cucumber, Burpless, 3 specimens 4 Cucumber, pickling, 2 to 3 inches - 8 specimens 5 Cucumber, pickling, 3 to 5 inches - 6 specimens 6 Cucumber, slicing - 3 specimens 7 Cucumber, ripe - 2 specimens 8 Pumpkin, Miniature “Jack-Be-Little” - 3 specimens 9 Pumpkin, Small pie - 1 specimen 10 Pumpkin, Field - 1 specimen 11 Watermelon, oblong - 1 specimen 12 Watermelon, round - 1 specimen 13 Any other vine crop (specify variety) CLASS 7 – SQUASH Keep stems uniform to at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Lot No. 1 Squash, Acorn - 1 specimen 2 Squash, Banana - 1 specimen 3 Squash, Buttercup - 1 specimen
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Squash, Butternut - 1 specimen Squash, Crookneck - 2 specimens Squash, Hubbard - 1 specimen Squash, Patty Pan - 2 specimens Squash, Spaghetti - 1 specimen Squash, Zucchini - 2 specimens Any other squash - 1 specimen (specify variety) CLASS 8 – BUSH CROPS PEPPERS AND EGGPLANT - Stems cut to 1/2 inch. TOMATOES - Stems removed.
Lot No. 1 Eggplant, purple - 1 specimen 2 Eggplant, white - 1 specimen 3 Peppers, Chili, green - 5 specimens 4 Peppers, Chili, red - 5 specimens 5 Peppers, Jalapeno - 5 specimens 6 Peppers, Sweet Banana - 4 specimens 7 Peppers, Sweet Bell, green - 4 specimens 8 Peppers, Sweet Bell, red - 4 specimens 9 Any other pepper - 5 specimens (specify variety) 10 Tomatoes, Cherry - 10 specimens 11 Tomatoes, Red - 4 specimens 12 Tomatoes, Paste - 4 specimens 13 Tomatoes, Yellow - 4 specimens 14 Tomatoes, Yellow pear - 10 specimens 15 Tomatoes, Grape - 10 specimens 16 Any other bush crop - (specify variety) CLASS 9 – OTHER CROPS KOHLRABI - Top 4 to 6 leaves trimmed to 1/2 inch. Roots removed just below the ball. ONIONS - Pull onions prior to fair opening, so stems can be dry and cut to 1 inch length. Rub clean. SWEET CORN - Allow a short shank, and only 2 or 3 outer leaves removed. Lot No. 1 Dill, 8 inch stem - 3 heads 2 Garlic - 5 bulbs 3 Garlic, other - 5 specimens 4 Gourds, mixed - 6 specimens 5 Herb - 1 potted plant, labeled 6 Herbs - potted display consisting of 3 different varieties, labeled 7 Kohlrabi, purple - 4 specimens 8 Kohlrabi, white - 4 specimens 9 Onions, Pickling - 8 specimens 10 Onions, Shallots - 8 specimens 11 Onions, Red - 4 specimens 12 Onions, White - 4 specimens 13 Onions, Yellow - 4 specimens 14 Onions, Bunching, with tops - 4 specimens 15 Onions, Leeks, with tops - 4 specimens 16 Any other onion - 4 specimens (specify variety) 17 Sunflower - 1 head 18 Sweet Corn, bi-color - 4 ears 19 Sweet Corn, yellow - 4 ears 20 Any other vegetable crop (specify variety) Lot No. 1 Beet 2 Broccoli 3 Cabbage 4 Cantaloupe 5 Carrot 6 Cauliflower 7 Cucumber 8 Kohlrabi 9 Onion
CLASS 11 – FREAK VEGETABLE CLASS 12 – NOVELTY CLASS Judging is based on the following scale: Creativity..........20 Points
Originality..........20 Points
Color Harmony..........20 Points
Design..........20 Points
Use of fair theme........20 points TABLE CENTERPIECE ARRANGEMENT Arrangement should include 4 or more garden-grown vegetables with a suitable container or base, not to exceed 24 inches. Herbs may be included, but no flowers. General rules for vegetables will apply, except for required number of specimens allowed. GARDEN CREATURES Garden Creatures must be created to include at least 6 vegetables. JACK-O-LANTERN Scarring is healed over cuts made on a pumpkin in the field. Lot No. 1 Table Centerpiece Arrangement - Adult Display - age 18 and over 2 Table Centerpiece Arrangement - Youth Display - thru age 17 3 Garden Creatures - Adult Display - age 18 and over 4 Garden Creatures - youth Display - thru age 17 5 Painted Jack-O-Lantern - Adult Display - age 18 and over 6 Painted Jack-O-Lantern - Youth Display - thru age 17 7 Scarred Jack-O-Lantern - Adult Display - age 18 and over 8 Scarred Jack-O-Lantern - youth Display - thru age 17
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DEPT. H - FLOWERS ATTENTION:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY ENTRY. The Fair must receive your pre-registration form (the form may be found in this book or online at www.scff.org) by August 5, 2016. You may mail your form, deliver it to the fair office or submit it on line at scff.org. Only entries that have been pre-registered will be accepted. Please remember that you are not obligated, or in anyway required to enter what you have pre-registered.
MICHELE WARNER Superintendent 4864 SE 34th Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060 507-573-1169
CINDY WESELY Asst. Supt. 3231 SW 52nd Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060 507-390-3095
*SPECIAL NOTE** Wednesday Exhibitors may enter the fair grounds at the “Reserved Parking Only” entrance (directly across from Hy-Vee) along So. Cedar Ave. to unload exhibits. There is a 15-minute parking space designated for this purpose. RULES & REGULATIONS 1. One entry per person per lot 2. Exhibitors should use extra care to enter their exhibit in the proper class, with the exact number of specimens or stems called for. The judges must disqualify the exhibit if this rule is not followed. 3. Where there is but one entry in a class and the specimen is such as not to merit as first premium award, second prize money may be paid. No prize money will be paid for inferior specimens. 4. No prize money will be paid to any class not listed in the premium book. 5. The Association will supply containers for gladiolus specimens only and will not be held responsible for loss of private vases, baskets, etc. Reasonable care and diligence will be exercised by the Association at all times to protect private property of the exhibitor. 6. The Association reserves the right to have the Superintendent of Flowers remove from display any exhibits which have become unsightly or unfit for display. 7. The following score card will be used in judging arrangements: Design .................................................................... 25 points Color Harmony ..................................................... 25 points Distinction and Originality ................................. 20 points Conformity to Schedule or Theme ..................... 10 points Condition of Material .......................................... 20 points Total .......................................................... 100 points 8. After judging has been completed, exhibitors may place their name on their exhibit. 9. Exhibitors desiring to reclaim their entries, such as containers, vases, etc., must do so between 5-8 pm Sunday, THE CLOSING DAY OF THE FAIR OR MONDAY FROM 9-11 A.M. UNLESS SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE. 10. The Flower Dept. Building will open Tuesday at noon and everyday after at 11:00 a.m. 11. Exhibits will be closed off during judging. 12. Your winning certificates must be used 60 days after receiving them or will be void. 13. Your winning certificates not good with any other offers or coupons.
Flower Department Sponsored by
Again this year is the entry and judging of the potted plants, glads, roses and garden flowers on MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2016. This is the day before the first day of the fair. These entries will be accepted from Noon to 7:00 p.m. on Monday the 15th. Thank you and please remember to PRE-REGISTER! MONDAY SHOW – AUGUST 15, 2016 The following entries will be taken at the Flower Building, Monday, from Noon to 7:00 p.m. CLASS 1 – Gladiolus, single spike display (Class 1 is open to all Exhibitors) 1st Prize – $4.00; 2nd – $3.00; 3rd – $2.00 LOT 1. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike - 100 size, (under 2-1/” width of bloom) 2. Gladiolus, any color 1 spike - 200 size, (2-1/2” - 3-1/2” width of bloom) 3. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike - 300 size, (3-1/2” - 4-1/2” width of bloom) 4. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike - 400 size, (4-1/2” - 5-1/2” width of bloom) 5. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike - 500 size, (5-1/2” and larger width of bloom) GLADIOLUS GRAND CHAMPION - $25 Gift Card from Fareway GLADIOLUS RESERVE CHAMPION - $10.00 Gift Card from Hy-Vee 1ST RESERVE - Large 1 Topping Pizza given by Godfather’s Pizza MONDAY SHOW – AUGUST 15, 2016 The following entries will be taken at the Flower Building, Monday from Noon to 7:00 p.m. Class “2” Rose Display (Class 2 is open to all exhibitors) 1st Prize - $4.00; 2nd Prize - $3.00; 3rd Prize - $2.00 LOT (Please include the variety name and leave foliage on the stem) 1 Rose, Hybrid tea, white, 1 specimen 2 Rose, Hybrid tea, pink or pink blend, 1 specimen 3 Rose, Hybrid tea, yellow or yellow blend, 1 specimen 4 Rose, Hybrid tea, red or red blend, 1 specimen 5 Rose, Hybrid tea, any other color, 1 specimen 6 Rose, Floribunda, light color, 1 spray, not disbudded 7 Rose, Floribunda, dark color, 1 spray, not disbudded 8 Rose, Grandiflora, light color, suitable specimen 9 Rose, Grandiflora, dark color, suitable specimen 10 Rose, any other, any color 11 Rose, Miniature, any color, 1 spray ROSE GRAND CHAMPION - $25.00 Gift Certificate from Fareway ROSE RESERVE CHAMPION - $20.00 Gift Certificate from Souba’s 1ST RESERVE - Large 1 topping Pizza given by Godfather’s Pizza
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DEPT. H - FLOWERS CONTINUED MONDAY SHOW – AUGUST 15, 2016 The following entries (Class 3 & 4) will be accepted from Noon to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the Flower Building. Exhibitors must furnish a clear/noncolored container for each entry. The stem below the water line must be free of leaves. Flower stems should be uniform in length and leave foliage on stems. CLASS 3 – Garden Flowers (Annuals) (Class “3” is open to all exhibitors) 1st Prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 1 Ageratum, 3 stems 2 Aster, single or double, 3 blooms 3 Begonias, wax, 3 stems 4 Begonias, tuberous, 3 stems 5 Calendula, 3 blooms 6 Calla lily, 3 stems 7 Canna 8 Celosia, crested cox comb, 2 stems 9 Celosia, plumed, 2 stems 10 Cleome, 1 stem 11 Coleus, 1 variety, 3 stems 12 Cosmos, 1 variety, 3 stems 13 Dahlia, over 8” in diameter, 1 stem 14 Dahlia, 6-8” in diameter, 1 stem - must include foliage 15 Dahlia, 4-6” in diameter, 1 stem - must include foliage 16 Dahlia, 2-4” in diameter, 1 stem - must include foliage 17 Dahlia, under 2”, 1 stem - must include foliage 18 Impatiens, single, 3 sprays 19 Impatiens, double, 3 sprays 20 Impatiens,, New Guinea, 3 sprays 21 Sun Impatiens 22 Larkspur, 3 spikes 23 Marigold, over 3” in diameter, 3 blooms 24 Marigold, 2-3”, 3 blooms 25 Marigold, under 2”, 5 blooms 26 Nasturtium, single or double, 5 blooms 27 Pansies, 3 blooms 28 Petunia, single, 1 variety, 3 sprays 29 Petunia, double, 1 variety, 3 sprays 30 Petunia, wave, 1 variety, 3 sprays 31 Phlox (annual), 1 variety, 3 stems 32 Salvia, 1 variety, 3 branches 33 Snapdragon, 3 spikes 34 Statice, 1 variety, 3 stems 35 Strawflower, 3 stems 36 Sunflower 37 Toreniq - 3 sprays 38 Verbena, 3 stems 39 Vinca, 5 stems 40 Viola, 5 stems 41 Zinnia, 3” diameter, 1 variety, 3 stems 42 Zinnia, under 3”, 1 variety, 3 stems 43 Mixed Zinnia’s, 4 different colors & type 44 Any other specimen not listed above greater than 3” in diameter, 1-3 stems, must be named. 45 Any other specimen not listed above less than 3”, 1-3 stems, must be named! GARDEN FLOWER GRAND CHAMPION - $25.00 Gift Certificate from Fareway GARDEN FLOWER RESERVE CHAMPION - $20.00 Gift Certificate from Souba’s 1ST RESERVE - $10.00 Gift Certificate from Cedar Floral
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CLASS 4 – Garden Flowers (Perennials) (Class “4” is open to all exhibitors) 1st Prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 Achillea, 3 stems Baby’s Breath (Gypsophilia), 1 stem Balloon Flower (Platycodon), 1 stem Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), over 3” dia., 1 stem Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), under 3” diam., 1 stem Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) over 3” 1 Bloom Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) under 3” 1 Bloom Campanula, 3 stems
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Carnation, 3 stems Chrysanthemums Coral Bells, 3 stems Coneflower, 1 stem Coreopsis, 3 stems/1 spray Daisy, Gloriosa, 3 stems Daisy, Shasta, 3 stems Daisy, any other, must name, 3 stems Delphinium, 1 spike Eupatorium Any foliage under 3” in width - must be named Any foliage over 3” in width - must be named Flowering Vine or Shrub - must be named Gaillardia, 3 stems Hosta leaf, over 5” wide, 1 leaf Hosta leaf, 3-5” wide, 1 leaf Hosta leaf, under 3” wide, 1 leaf Heliopsis, 3 stems Lily, Asiatic, 1 stem Lily, Day, 1 stem Lily, Oriental, 1 stem Lily, Tiger, 1 stem Monarda, 3 stems Ornamental grasses, 3 stems Phlox, 3 stems Russian Sage (Pervoskia), 1 stem Salvia, 3 branches Scabiosa, 3 stems Veronica, 3 stems Heuchera, 3 leaves same variety Any other specimen not listed above greater than 3” in dia, 1-3 stems, must be named Any other specimen not listed above less than 3” in dia., 1-3 stems, must be named.
Garden Flower Class “4” Grand Champion - $25.00 Chamber Bucks from Owatonna Garden Club Garden Flower Class “4” Reserve Champion - $25 Gift Card from Fareway 1st Reserve $10 Gift Card from Hy-Vee POTTED PLANTS - Class 5 Monday, August 15, 2016 (Class “5” is open to all exhibitors) 1st Prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 Entries will be accepted from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Monday in the Flower Building. The name of the plant must accompany each entry. Pre-registration is required. Hanging baskets are no longer accepted. CLASS 5 – Potted Plants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
African Violets, single bloom African Violets, double bloom Begonia, blooming Begonia, non blooming Bromeliad Cactus under 6” Cactus over 6” Coleus Dracaena Fairy Gardens 13 yrs. & under Fairy Gardens14 yrs. & up Fern Geranium Geranium, scented Hibiscus Hoya Impatiens, single Impatens, double Impatiens, New Guinea Ivy Maranta Mixed Container
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Peace Lily Petunia Polka Dot Plant Pothos Succulent, blooming Succulent, all others Succulent, dish garden, 12” max container Blooming plant not otherwise listed (Must name) Foliage plant not otherwise listed (Must name) Aromatic Herb Culinary Herb Medical Herb Must be named Herb, all others
Grand Champion - $25 Gift Certificate from Turtle Creek Nursery Reserve Champion - $20 Gift Certificate from Torey’s 1st Reserve - $10 Gift Certificate from El Tequila WEDNESDAY SHOW – AUGUST 17, 2016 Class 6 - Special Classes A class for people with Developmental Disabilities. 1st Prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 LOT 1
Flower specimens (either perennial or annual)
2
An arrangement of fresh garden flowers
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A bouquet of fresh garden flowers in a vase or container
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Indoor container grown plant, flowering
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Indoor container grown plant, foliage
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Cactus
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Outdoor patio container
Prize to Be Announced
Class 7 - Adult Non-professional Arrangements (Class “7” is open to all non-professionals over the age of 15) 1st Prize - $4.00 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 The following arrangements will be accepted on Wednesday, the second day of the fair, in the Flower Building from noon to 7:00 p.m. No commercially grown flowers or greens. Do not use any national flags. If using fruits or vegetables as accents, do not cut them. No artificial flowers or foilage are permitted. The following are not permitted: natural bird’s nests, “stuffed birds, natural insects. Naturally shed feathers from non-endangered species may be used. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. Exhibitor may spend up to $10.00. Must include reciept with entry. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. LOT 1. Create an arrangement using the theme of Grandpa’s Boot using your choice of accents and container. 2. Exhibitors Choice. Must name theme. 3. Create an Summer Rainbow (Rainbow of Color) arrangement, your choice of accents & container. Class 6 Grand Champion - $20 Gift Certificate from Cedar Floral Class 6 Reserve Champion - $10 Gift Certificate from Plaza Morena 1st Reserve Champion - $10 Gift Certificate from El Tequila
Class 8 - PROFESSIONAL DESIGN ARRANGEMENTS WEDNESDAY SHOW – AUGUST 17, 2016 1st Prize - $6.00 2nd Prize - $4.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 Arrangements will be accepted from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Each arrangement must not exceed $50 wholesale cost. Donated wholesale material must be included in cost. Please include an index card with the arrangement that itemizes your costs. Professional exhibitors may use commercially grown flowers and greens. Do not use any national flags. If using fruits or vegetables as accents, do not cut them. No artificial flowers, are permitted. The following are not permitted: natural bird’s nests, “stuffed birds, natural insects. Naturally shed feathers from non-endangered species may be used. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. Each arrangement must not exceed a size of arrangements will need to fit inside a 2’ high x 2’ wide x 2’ deep template.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. LOT 1. Create a fresh Vintage arrangement, your choice of accents. 2. Create a Back to Basic arrangement, no accents allowed. 3. Create a Fresh Flower and Plant arrangement, using flameless candles & your choice of accents. Professional Arrangements Grand Champion - $75 Chamber Bucks Professional Arrangements Reserve Champion - $25 Chamber Bucks 1st Reserve Champion - $10 Gift Certificate from Plaza Morena
JUNIOR & SENIOR CHILDREN’S FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS WEDNESDAY SHOW - AUGUST 17, 2016 Entries will be accepted from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, in the Flower Building. This is a child’s program - work must be mostly done by the exhibitor. Exhibitor may spend up to $10 but must supply receipt with entry. Do not use any national flags. If using fruits or vegetables as accents, do not cut them. No artificial flowers or foliage are permitted. The following are not permitted: natural bird’s nests, “stuffed birds”, natural insects. Naturally shed feathers from non-endangered species may be used. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Class 9 - Ages 5 & 6 1st prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 LOT 1. Create an arrangement with an Cow Jumped Over the Moon theme, your choice of accents and container. 2. Create an arrangement with a Fishing theme, your choice of accents and container 3. Create an arrangement with a Rainbow of Color theme.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each lot receive a gift certificate from Cash Wise Foods. Class 10 - Ages 7, 8 & 9 1st prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 LOT 1. Create an arrangement with an Cow Jumped Over the Moon theme, your choice of accents and container. 2. Create an arrangement with a Fishing theme, your choice of accents and container. 3. Create an arrangement that has a Rainbow of Color theme.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each lot receive a gift certificate from Cash Wise Foods. Class 8 & 9 will be awarded an over all JR. Grand Champion - 10 punch pool card from AmericInn JR. Reserve Champion - 10 punch pool card from AmericInn Class 11 - Ages 10, 11, 12 & 13 1st prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 LOT 1. Create an arrangement with a Good Ole Summer Time theme, your choice of accents and container. 2. Create an arrangement with a Black & White theme, your choice of accents and container. 3. Create an arrangement with a Vintage theme, using something re-purposed.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each lot receive a value meal from Subway or combo meal from Taco Johns Class 12 - Ages 14 thru 17 1st prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 LOT 1. Create an arrangement with a Good Ole Summer Time theme, your choice of accents and container. 2. Create an arrangement with a Black & White theme, your choice of accents and container. 3. Create an arrangement with a Vintage theme, using something re-purposed.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each lot receive either a value meal from Subway or a combo meal from Taco Johns. Classes 10 & 11 will be awarded an overall
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DEPT. H - FLOWERS CONTINUED SR. Grand Champion - Owatonna High School Activity Ticket given by Steele County Master Gardners & Owatonna High School. Sr. Reserve Champion - Large 1 Topping Pizza given by Godfather’s Pizza. Class 13 - Table Setting 18 years of age or younger WEDNESDAY, SHOW AUGUST 17, 2016 1st prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 Arrangements will be accepted from noon until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. This is a child’s program - work mostly must be done by the exhibitor. Exhibitor may spend up to $10.00 (must supply receipt with entry). No artificial flowers or foliage are permitted. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. No silverware or food. Exhibitor must furnish a fresh floral arrangement, cloth, napkin and one place setting of dishes. This arrangement is not to exceed a size of 2” high by 2’ wide x 2’ deep. LOT 1. A Frozen Party (The Movie)
- crooked carrots, curled cucumbers, crooked flowers, etc. They do not need to be show quality but cannot be spoiled, wilted or damaged. No artificial veggies, flowers, etc. The More Creative - The Better. Creations will be Judged on Tuesday, August 16 & Prizes will be awarded Prizes to be announced. THIS CLASS DOES NOT REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION!
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2. Grandma’s Birthday 3. Easter Sunday Class 13 Table Setting 18 and younger Grand Champion: 5 free Pool Passes from River Springs Water Park
A special Thank You to the generous sponsors of the Flower Department
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Please support these businesses!
Class 13 Table Setting 18 and younger Reserve Champion: 5 free Pool Passes from River Springs Water Park
The sponsors that make our department a success.
Class 14 - Table Setting 19 years of age and older WEDNESDAY, SHOW AUGUST 17, 2016 1st prize - $4.00 - 2nd Prize - $3.00 - 3rd Prize - $2.00 Arrangements will be accepted from noon until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Exhibitor may spend up to $10.00 (must supply receipt with entry). No artificial flowers or foliage are permitted. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. No silverware or food. Exhibitor must furnish a fresh floral arrangement, cloth, napkin and one place setting of dishes. This arrangement is not to exceed a size of 2” high x 2’ wide x 2’ deep. LOT 1. We Gather Together (Name your Theme)
Cedar Floral Turtle Creek Nursery, Owatonna Steele Co. Master Gardeners Owatonna Garden Club Hy-Vee Fareway Foods
Souba Greenhouse Cash Wise, Owatonna Godfather’s Pizza, Owatonna Subway, Owatonna Taco John’s, Owatonna Torey’s River Springs Water Park
First Aid Station Check at the Information Station El Tequila Mexican Restaurant, Owatonna Restaurant, Owatonna For Location Plaza Morena AmericInn, Owatonna
2. A Silver Anniversary 3. Easter Sunday
Class 14 Table Setting 19 and older Grand Champion: $20.00 chamber bucks from Master Gardners
Owatonna High School, Owatonna Owatonna RV Services
Class 14 Table Setting 19 and older Reserve Champion: $10.00 gift card from Hy-Vee
Class 15 - Floral Horticulture Contest See what you can create Use very creative objects to build your entry around - logs, chunks of metal, anything unique. Use vegetables, flowers, fruit, grain - anything that can be entered in Departments F-I and L. Unusual shaped vegetables, flowers, etc.
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Thank You Everyone! Michele & Cindy
Enjoy “Bella” the Milking Cowthe Milking Cow Enjoy “Bella” Presented by ELMER RESELAND STAGE Steele County Dairy DEDICATION Association By theAUGUST FFA Barnyard TUESDAY, 16 6:00 pm
Presented by Steele County Dairy Association Located by the FFA Barnyard
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DEPT. I - FRUIT CROPS Quick Reference Fruit Crops
Register by Friday, August 5. Drop off August 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pick up August 21 from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. We are located in the Fine Arts Building. Please Pre-Register. COURTNEY MISLINSKI Co-Supt. 3640 NE 34th Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060 507-456-6885 ofc.courtney@gmail.com 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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CAITLYNN KAPLAN Co-Supt. 559 E. University Owatonna, MN 55060 cdhanson06@yahoo.com
RULES & REGULATIONS Pre-register your entries and mail them to Steele County Free Fair at P.O. Box 650 Owatonna, MN 55060, or register online at scff.org by August 5th. Entries will only be accepted between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday, August 15th. All entries will be judged on Tuesday the 16th. Only one entry per family in the same lot. Each variety must be correctly named. Fruit should be sound and free from disease and blemish. Stems should be present. Exhibits may be judged on flavor as well as appearance. Refer to each department description as to how many specimens to enter. Exhibits can be picked up Sunday night from 8:00 - 9:00 PM August 21st. CLASSES CLASS 1 – APPLES Display 5 apples on a plate that is provided. 1. Beacon 2. Connell Red 3. Cortland 4. Delicious (Golden) 5. Duchess 6. Empire 7. Fireside 8. Frostbite 9. Haralson 10. Honey Crisp 11. Honey Gold 12. Keep Sake
13. McIntosh 14. Paula Red 15. Prairie Sky 16. Red Baron 17. Regent 18. Snow Sweet 19. Spartan 20. State Fair 21. Sweet Sixteen 22. SweeTango 23. Zestar 24. Any other variety
CLASS 2 – PECKS OF APPLES Display a peck of apples in boxes provided.
13. McIntosh 14. Paula Red 15. Prairie Sky 16. Red Baron 17. Regent 18. Snow Sweet 19. Spartan 20. State Fair 21. Sweet Sixteen 22. SweeTango 23. Zestar 24. Any other variety
1. Beacon 2. Connell Red 3. Cortland 4. Delicious (Golden) 5. Delicious (Red) 6. Duchess 7. Fireside 8. Frostbite 9. Haralson 10. Honey Crisp 11. Honey Gold 12. Keep Sake
CLASS 3 – TREE FRUIT Centennial Crabapple Chestnut Crabapple Dolga Crabapple Early Strawberry Crabapple Whitney Crabapple Dwarf Pear Parker Pear
10 specimens 10 specimens 10 specimens 10 specimens 10 specimens 5 specimens 5 specimens
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 13. 14.
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Patten Pear Luscious Pear Superior Plum Toka Plum Cherries Apricots Wanda Plum Any other variety of tree fruit
CLASS 4 – VINE FRUIT Display 3 bunches on a plate provided. Beta Grapes Blue Bell Grapes Concord Grapes Fredonia Grapes Frontenac Grapes Frontenac Gris Grapes La Crescent Grapes
8 9 10 11 12
Marquette Grapes Somerset Seedless Grapes St. Croix Grapes Valiant Grapes Any Other
CLASS 5 – BUSH FRUIT Display berries in 1/2 pint boxes provided. Blackberries Blueberries Choke Cherries Cranberries Elderberries Garden Huckleberries Ground Cherries in Husks
Lot 1 Largest fruit
Lot 1 2. 3. 4. 5.
5 specimens 5 Specimens 1/2 pint box 1/2 pint box 1/2 pint box 1/2 pint box 1/2 pint box
8 9 10 11 12 13
Gooseberries Black Raspberries Gold Raspberries Everbearing Raspberries Summer Raspberries Any other Bush Fruit
CLASS 6 – LARGEST FRUIT
CLASS 7 – HONEY Honey should be in 1/2 pint container with removable lid Alfalfa Comb Alfalfa Raw Buckwheat Comb Buckwheat Raw Clover Comb
6. Clover Raw 7. Fruit Tree Comb 8. Fruit Tree Raw 9. Wildflower Comb 10. Wildflower Raw
CLASS 8 – OTHER CROPS Lot 1 Rhubarb 5 stalks tied together. Stalk pulled from plant, not cut. Trim leaf blade to 1 inch. CLASS 9 – FRUIT CENTERPIECE Lot 1 Table arrangement Create a table centerpiece using your choice of fresh, homegrown or artificial fruits and other accents. PREMIUMS Class 2, 9 ....................................................... $6.00 $4.00 $3.00 Class 1,3,4,5,6, 7, 8 ....................................... $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Champion ribbons and a $5.00 premium may be awarded to the best exhibit in its class. A reserve champion ribbon and a gift certificate donated by Steele County Master Gardeners will be awarded to one exceptional exhibit. Best apple exhibit receives a gift certificate donated by A Taste of the Big Apple. Best grape exhibit receives a gift certificate donated by Nagel Sod Farm & Nursery. Best exhibit of all other lots receives a gift certificate donated by K-Designers Home Remodeling Leader.
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DEPT. J - CULINARY ARTS Quick Reference
Pre-registered entries only - due in the fair office by Wednesday, August 8, 2016 Entry day: Monday, August 15, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pick up entries, premiums & prizes: Monday, August 22, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We are located underneath the grandstand - north end MONICA KRUSCHKE Superintendent 507-213-1854 monicakruschke@gmail.com
MELISSA KARL Co-Superintendent 507-202-6184 mrmkarl@hotmail.com
RULES & REGULATIONS All entries must be pre-registered! You may register on-line or on the form found on page 4. All entry forms must be received in the fair office by Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016. Exhibitors are encouraged to register more items than they may actually end up bringing to insure that they are properly registered and able to exhibit all entries. Items not brought in will be deleted on entry day. 2. Entries will be accepted on Monday, August 15th, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. only. 3. Exhibitors are asked to park in the parking lot north of the community center. Please enter off of Park Street. Park in the handicap spots (this has been approved by the sheriff ’s department). There will be golf carts to take you to and from the department. If you have more than 30 entries, please let one of the drivers know and they will assist you in getting your vehicle up to the Culinary Arts Building. 4. Entries, ribbons, checks are to be picked up on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. NO EARLY PICK-UPS 5. Each exhibitor may enter only one item per lot. Exhibitors are encouraged, however, to make several entries - there is no limit. 6. Only products of the “home” kitchen are eligible - no mixes - unless the mix is an ingredient or is specified in the category. 7. All baked products are to be exhibited on a white paper plate, with the recipe under the plate (please no names on the recipe) in a clear Ziploc-style bag. (All entries must have a recipe, except for “It’s a Secret” Division) 8. Entries that have ingredients that requires refrigeration must be entered in the Refrigerated Division. 9. An item/recipe may only be entered once - pick the best category: each should only be in one division, one class, one lot. NO division, class or lot changed will be allowed. Items exhibited more than once will be ineligible for ribbon placing. 10. For Supreme Ruler awards, if you are a junior (14 yrs and under), your entries in the Junior Divisions will only be used to make you eligible for the Junior Supreme Ruler award. You will not be eligible for the Supreme Ruler Award until age 15 and older. 11. Red Star Yeast and Products has donated coupons and Red Star Yeast packages to all exhibitors. 12. How much to bring for an entry: • Breads - 1/4 Loaf • Pies - a slice • Cakes - 3”x3” piece • All other items - minimum of 3 - max of 5 CLASSES RED STAR Yeast & Products will provide coupons and RED STAR Yeast to all exhibitors entering in the baked goods divisions. 1.
DIVISION – YEAST BREAD (a different recipe for each exhibit) Grand Champion - Gift from Red Star Yeast and Products and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 1 Yeast - In Oven Lot 1 Bread, white 2 Bread, whole wheat 3 Bread, other grains such as Rye, oatmeal, whole-grain 4 Bread, French 5 Bread, Flavored 6 Dinner rolls 7 Croissants, bagels, pretzels 8 Other
CLASS 2 Yeast - Sweet Dough Lot 1 Coffee cake or tea ring 2 Sweet rolls with fruit or nuts, unfrosted 3 Plain sweet rolls such as cinnamon and caramel 4 Other CLASS 3 Yeast - Bread Machine Lot 1 Bread, white 2 Bread, whole wheat 3 Bread, other grains such as rye, oatmeal, multi-grain 4 Bread, flavored 5 Dinner rolls 6 Other DIVISION – QUICK BREADS Grand Champion - A gift donated by CashWise and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 4 Quick Breads - No Yeast Lot 1 Fruited bread 4 Muffins 2 Vegetable bread 5 Other 3 Coffee cake DIVISION – GLUTEN-FREE Grand Champion - A gift donated by Starbuck’s and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 5 Gluten-Free Lot 1 Bread, white 2 Bread, fruit 3 Muffins
4 Cake 5 Cookies 6 Other
DIVISION – SCONES Grand Champion - A gift donated by Central Park Coffee and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 6 Lot 1 Plain 2 Fruit
Scones 3 Chocolate 4 Other
DIVISION – UNFROSTED CAKE Grand Champion - A gift donated by Torey’s Restaurant champion ribbon.
and a grand
CLASS 7 Unfrosted Cake, enter with top side up 1 Angel food, white 2 Angel food, chocolate 3 Chiffon 4 Sponge 5 Jelly Roll 6 White Cake (egg whites only) 7 Spice Cake 8 Light cake with fruit or nuts 9 Chocolate cake 10 Vegetable or fruit type cake such as carrot, pumpkin, applesauce, etc. 11 Other
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DEPT. J - CULINARY ARTS CONTINUED DIVISION – DECORATED CAKE / ITEM Grand Champion - A gift donated by Famous Dave’s and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 8 Decorated Cake Lot 1 Fancy Decorated Cake - edible cake and frosting requiring no refrigeration (whole cake) 2 Other - such as gingerbread houses, cakepops. DIVISION - FROSTED CUPCAKES Grand Champion - A gift donated by Wal-Mart and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 9 Frosted Cupcakes (3) Lot 1 Classic 4 Veggie Flavor 2 Fruit Flavor 5 Other 3 Drink Flavor DIVISION – COOKIES Grand Champion - A gift donated by Kernel Restaurant champion ribbon. CLASS 10 Drop Cookies Lot 1 Chocolate chip 2 Peanut butter 3 Molasses 4 Chocolate drop 5 Oatmeal drop
6 7 8 9 10
and a grand
Fruit or nut drop Macaroons Vegetable Sugar Other
CLASS 11 Rolled or Molded Cookies Lot 1 Rolled, white 2 Rolled, dark 3 Rolled, fruit filled 4 Molded or shaped 5 Other CLASS 12 Other Types of Cookies Lot 1 Refrigerator, plain 2 Refrigerator, pinwheel 3 No bake 4 Other
CLASS 13 BARS 5 Vegetable 6 Unbaked 7 Other
DIVISION – PIES Grand Champion - A gift donated by The Kitchen and a grand champion ribbon. Only baked products accepted - no puddings, whipped cream, custards or meringues. See the Refrigerated Division for cream pie and meringue entries. Fillings should be made from scratch - except where specified. CLASS 14 Pies Lot 1 Peach 2 Apple 3 Blueberry 4 Rhubarb
DIVISION – CANDY Grand Champion-A gift donated by Fareway and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 16 Candy Lot 1 Fudge 2 Caramels 3 Divinity
4 Mints 5 Peanut Brittle 6 Other
DIVISION - HOLIDAY FAVORITES Entries should be a favorite made for the holiday. Remember, items requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. Grand Champion - A gift donated by Fareway and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 17 Holiday Favorites Lot 1 Valentine’s Day 2 St. Patrick’s Day 3 Easter 4 4th of July
5 6 7 8
Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas Other
DIVISION - INTERNATIONAL FOODS Entries should be a traditional product (for example, lefse, or strudel) of the country. Remember, items requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. Grand Champion - A gift donated by TBD and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 18 International Foods Lot 1 Somalia 6 Italy 2 Southeast Asia 7 France 3 Mexico/Spain 8 England 4 Germany 9 Other 5 Scandinavia DIVISION – REFRIGERATED
DIVISION - BARS Grand Champion - A gift donated by Old Town Bagels and a grand champion ribbon. Lot 1 Brownies, plain unfrosted 2 Brownies, nuts or frosting 3 Layer 4 Fruit
made with the mix. (example: bars made from a cake mix.) 2 Frozen Bread Dough used creatively. Specify dough used and exhibit a product made with the dough. (example: monkey bread made from a loaf of frozen whole wheat bread.) 3 Other
5 Purchased filling 6 Other
DIVISION – MIXES Grand Champion - A gift donated by Torey’s Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon. NOTE: Please check other divisions for amounts to be exhibited. CLASS 15 Mixes Lot 1 Purchased Mix used creatively. Specify mix used and exhibit a product
Grand Champion - A gift donated by Cash Wise Foods and a grand champion ribbon. NOTE: Please check other divisions for amounts to be exhibited. SPECIAL RULES — We are happy to offer this division where items will be displayed in a refrigerated case. Due to space limits, each exhibitor is limited to one entry in this division and we will only be accepting cheesecake, cream pies and pie topped with meringue this year. CLASS 19 Refrigerated Lot 1 Cheesecake - all flavors 2 Cream Pie - all flavors 3 Meringue Pie - all flavors 4 Pecan 5 Pumpkin DIVISION - BAKING LIGHT/BAKING HEALTHY Entries should contain at least one ingredient that makes the product healthier. Examples might be baking with Splenda instead of sugar, using Egg Beaters instead of eggs, modifying a baked item to be “low carb,” etc. Grand Champion - A gift donated by Cash Wise Foods and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 20 Baking Light/Baking Healthy Lot 1 Bread 5 Mixes 2 Cake 6 Candy 3 Cookies and bars 7 Other
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DEPT. J - CULINARY ARTS CONTINUED DIVISION - IT’S A SECRET This division is for exhibits where the recipe does not exist or where the exhibitor does not want to share the “secret” recipe - example, a family secret. Grand Champion - A gift donated by Starbucks and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 21 Secret Recipe Lot 1 Bread 2 Cake 3 Cookies and bars 4 Pies
5 Mixes 6 Candy 7 Other
DIVISION - EVERYTHING’S BETTER WITH BUTTER Special Rules: This contest features butter. Entries must use only butter as the fat ingredient. Each entry will receive 1 pound of butter donated HOPE CREAMERY. Each entry must have 2 recipes. 1st us under the plate with no name. The 2nd must have your name and town on it. You must turn in the 2nd with your entry, as the SCADA will be putting together a cookbook. (The following year(s) they will have copies available to people entering in the Culinary Arts Department). Only baked products will be accepted - no fillings, cream cheese frosting, custard pudding, or whipped cream. Class 22 - Butter Cookies Lot 1 - Cookies Class 23 - Butter Cakes Lot 1 - Cake Class 24 - Butter Pastries Lot 1 - Pastries Class 25 - Other Lot 1 - Other
Check out the DIVISION – FAIR THEME Muckle Museum Grand Champion - A gift donated by Sportman’s Grille and a grand champion ribbon. Fair History
SPECIAL RULES – 1. Entries must coordinate with this year’s fair theme “Grow, Sew and Show in 2016.” 2. All other rules and regulations for the culinary arts department apply. Please read the rules and regulations at the beginning of the culinary arts division. 3. Please check other divisions for amounts to be exhibited. CLASS 26 Lot
Fair Theme
1. This year the exhibit must be made of edible items, except the item it’s displayed on. We are the Culinary Arts Department, so tie in this year’s theme, please depict your exhibit as “Grow, Sew, and Show.” DIVISION - CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE - ADULT Entries in this division should focus on chocolate - the more the better! Entries must contain a minimum of 1/4 cup chocolate in any form - syrup, cocoa powder, baking chocolate, chips, etc. Chocolate should be the primary flavor in this division. Grand Champion - A gift donated by Kernel Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 27 Chocolate Desserts - Adults Lot 1 Cake 2 Cookies 3 Bars - not brownies 4 Brownies 5 Other
Visit Gandy’s Antique Tractor Display DIVISION - CULINARY CREATIONS - ADULT Taffy On the EastSponsored Sideby Burke’s of the SPECIAL RULES: 1. Entries must be an original recipe created by the exhibitor Fairgrounds containing all 6 of the selected ingredients for the year plus any
other ingredients of the exhibitor’s choice. The 6 selected ingredients will change each year. This year’s selected ingredients are: 1. Sunflower Seeds 2. 100% Fruit Juice 3. White Chocolate 4. Instant Pudding 5. Pretzels 6. Canned Pie Filling. 2. Entries requiring refrigeration will not be accepted.
3. The original recipe must be included with the entry and must contain the list of ingredients with measurements and the preparation steps. 4. All other rules of the culinary arts department apply. Please read the rules and regulations at the beginning of the culinary arts division. 5. Grand Champion in the adult division will receive $25 and a grand champion ribbon; second place will receive $20 and third will receive $15. All prizes are generously donated by Bill Oz, Burke’s Taffy. CLASS 28 Culinary Creations - Adult Lot 1 Bars 2 Cake 3 Candy 4 Cookies 5 Pie 6 Other DIVISION – NURSING HOME, ASSISTED LIVING, GROUP HOME Exhibitors in this division must be residents of a nursing, assisted living, or group home.
Grand Champion - A gift donated by Wal-Mart and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 29 NURSING HOME, ASSISTED LIVING, GROUP HOME Lot 1 Bars 6 Pies 2 Cake 7 Other 3 Quick Bread 4 Cookies 5 Muffins
ELMER RESELAND STAGE DEDICATION TUESDAY, AUGUST DIVISION – BAKING FOR JUNIORS16 (14 years and under) 6:00recipe. PM Each family member must use a different
Grand Champion - A gift donated by Culver’s and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 30 Baking for Juniors Lot 1 Cookies, plain 2 Frosted and/or decorated cookies 3 Muffins 4 Yeast Bread or Rolls 5 Quick Bread 6 Bars 7 Unfrosted Cake 8 Frosted Cake
9 10 11 12 13
Unfrosted cupcake Frosted Cupcake Candy Pies Others
DIVISION - CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE -JUNIORS Entries in this division should focus on chocolate - the more the better! Entries must contain a minimum of 1/4 cup chocolate in any form - syrup, cocoa powder, baking chocolate, chips, etc. Chocolate should be the primary flavor in this division. Grand Champion - A gift donated by Pizza Ranch and a grand champion ribbon. Class 31 - Chocolate Desserts - Juniors Lot 1 Cake 2 Cookies 3 Bars - not brownies 4 Brownies 5 Other
First Aid Station Check at the Information Station For Location
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DEPT. J - CULINARY ARTS CONTINUED DIVISION - CULINARY CREATIONS - JUNIOR (14 years and under) Sponsored by Burke’s Taffy SPECIAL RULES: 1. Entries must be an original recipe created by the exhibitor containing all 3 of the selected ingredients for the year plus any other ingredients of the exhibitor’s choice. The 3 selected ingredients will change each year. This year’s selected ingredients are: 1. 100% Fruit Juice 2. Sunflower Seeds 3. White Chocolate. 2. Entries requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. 3. The original recipe must be included with the entry and must contain the list of ingredients with measurements and the preparation steps. 4. All other rules of the culinary arts department apply. Please read the rules and regulations at the beginning of the culinary arts division. 5. Grand Champion in the junior division will receive $20 and a grand champion ribbon; second place will receive $15 and third will receive $10. All prizes are generously donated by Bill Oz, Burke’s Taffy. CLASS 32 Culinary Creations - Junior Lot 1 Bars 4 Cookies 2 Cake 5 Pie 3 Candy 6 Other CANNED GOODS RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. A recipe with processing time, method and date, must accompany all canned goods. Please attach to the jar with a rubber band. 2 Only canned goods in which USDA, Minnesota or other state extension services, home canning equipment manufacturers or other reputable sources, methods and recipes will be eligible for ribbon awards and premiums. 3. Open kettle canning methods are not acceptable. 4. Standard or regulation jars and 2 piece lids are required. No wax. 5. Any canned goods passing the appearance test may be opened by the judge for final placing. 6. Any canned goods up to two years old can be entered for judging. 7. USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning may be seen at: http://foodsafety. cas.psu.edu/canningguide.html. 8. Clear pint or quart jars may be used. 9. Hot water bath processing is required. DIVISION – CANNED FRUIT Grand Champion - A gift donated by Torey’s Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 33 Canned Fruit Lot 1 Apples 2 Applesauce 3 Cherries 4 Peaches 5 Pears 6 Raspberries
7 8 9 10 11
Rhubarb Strawberries Fruit juice Mixed fruit Other
DIVISION – JELLIES Grand Champion - A gift donated by Famous Dave’s and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 34 Jellies Lot 1 Apple 2 Blackberry 3 Crab apple 4 Elderberry
5 6 7 8 9
Grape Raspeberry Strawberry Fruit Blend Other
DIVISION – JAMS Grand Champion - A gift donated by Pizza Ranch and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 35 Jams Lot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Apricot Blackberry Blueberry Marmalade Peach Raspberry, red Raspberry, black
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Rhubarb Strawberry Grape Apple butter Fruit conserves Fruit Blend Other
DIVISION – PICKLES Grand Champion - A gift donated by The Kitchen and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 36 Sour Pickles Lot 1 Bean 2 Cucumber slices 3 Cucumber spears CLASS 37 Lot 1 Fruit 2 Beet 3 Bread and butter
4 Fresh pack dill (whole) 5 Fermented or brine dill (whole) 6 Other
Sweet Pickles 4 5 6 7
Cucumber, fresh pack Cucumber, fermented Peppers Other
CLASS 38 Mixed Pickles & Relishes Lot 1 Sauerkraut 4 Vegetable relish, other than 2 Cucumber relish cucumber 3 Zucchini 5 Other DIVISION – SAUCES, SOUPS, SYRUPS, MEATS Grand Champion - A gift donated by TBD and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 39 Sauces Lot 1 Salsa 2 Spaghetti sauce
3 BBQ Sauce 4 Other
CLASS 40 Syrup Lot 1 Maple 2 Fruit 3 Other CLASS 41 Lot 1 Beef 2 Pork
Soup
CLASS 42 Lot 1 Beef 2 Pork
Meats
3 Chicken 4 Other
3 Chicken 4 Other
DIVISION – CANNED VEGETABLES Grand Champion - A gift donated by TBD and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 43 Canned Vegetables Lot 1 Beans, green 2 Beans, yellow 3 Beets 4 Carrots 5 Corn
6 Greens 7 Peas 8 Other
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DEPT. J - CULINARY ARTS CONTINUED CLASS 44 Tomatoes Lot 1 Tomatoes 2 Tomato juice
3 Tomato mixture (stewed) 4 Other
DIVISION – DEHYDRATED OR DRIED FOODS Grand Champion-A gift donated by TBD and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 45 Dried Foods Lot 1 Fruits 2 Vegetables 3 Herbs
Premiums in all lots
4 Meat 5 Other PREMIUMS Blue Red $3.00 $2.00
White $1.00
Participation ribbons will be awarded to all exhibitors who do not place in the Baking for Juniors and Nursing Home, Assisted Living and Group Home divisions. Each class will be awarded 1 purple... $4.00 At the discretion of the judges, 1 Reserve Grand Champion ribbon may be awarded per division...$5.00 Each division will be awarded a Grand Champion ribbon and gift certificate unless otherwise stated. Grand Champion exhibits will be displayed in the center display case at the Steele County Free Fair. SPECIAL AWARDS ADULT SUPREME RULER OF THE KITCHEN Points will only be awarded as far out as the Ribbon placing for the class and the division. The winner will receive $50 in Chamber Bucks donated by Melanie Nelson - Learning ZoneXpress; a trophy donated by the superintendents and will have their name added to a permanent plaque to be displayed in the Culinary Arts Building. The name of the Adult Supreme Ruler of the Kitchen award will be revealed at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in the Culinary Arts
Building at the Steele County Free Fair. In order to allow many the opportunity to be the Adult Supreme Ruler, no one shall be able to receive this award for a total of 5 years consecutively or non-consecutively. Grand Champion 6 Points Reserve Grand Champion 5 Points Class Champion 4 Points Blue 3 Points Red 2 Points White 1 Point JUNIOR SUPREME RULER OF THE KITCHEN Awarded to the exhibitor earning the most points on their entries in all culinary junior divisions. Points will be awarded as follows: Grand Champion 6 Points Reserve Grand Champion 5 Points Class Champion 4 Points Blue 3 Points Red 2 Points White 1 Point Points will only be awarded as far out as the ribbon placing for the class and the division. The winner will receive a $25 gift card donated by Wal-Mart; a trophy donated by the superintendents and will have their name added to a permanent plaque to be displayed in the Culinary Arts Building. The name of the Junior Supreme Ruler of the Kitchen award will be revealed at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in the Culinary Arts Building at the Steele County Free Fair. In order to allow many the opportunity to be the Junior Supreme Ruler, no one shall be able to receive this award for a total of 5 years consecutively or nonconsecutively.
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DEPT. K - TEXTILE
CATHY BALZER SANDY BOSS Co-Supt. Co-Supt. 507-451-9415 507-676-6788
PAT RAETZ Co-Supt. 507-451-0104
CATHY TORREY Co-Supt. 507-451-9532
RULES & REGULATIONS 1. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY MONDAY, AUGUST 8th! ONLY PRE-REGISTERED ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON ENTRY DAY. Please refer to the pre-registration Section in this book and use the "Entry Blank Non-Livestock." Entry forms are also available on the SCFF website at www.scff.org. Please mail entry form to SCFF at PO Box 650 Owatonna, MN 55060 or drop off at the fair office by August 8th. 2. All pre-registered entries will be accepted Friday, August 12th from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, August 13th from 9 a.m. to noon in the Textile Department. No early entries will be accepted. 3. No entry will be returned until Monday, the day after the fair closing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 4. Exhibitors will be grouped as follows; Juniors (age 17 and under), Adults (age 18 to 64), Seniors (age 65 and over), Exceptional Citizens (nursing homes, group home). Each age category will be judged separately. Exhibitors are limited to 2 Entries per lot for each method/application. For judging purposes, methods and or lots may be grouped. 5. Articles that have been judged in open class at the fair previously or duplicates of these articles are not eligible for premiums. 6. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor, be made within the last 2 years and be appropriate for display. 7. The management will use diligence to insure the safety of the articles after their arrival but in no case will they be held responsible for any loss or damage which may occur. NAME LABELS MUST BE COVERED. 8. Entries will be coordinated with Hobbies for best placement. All framed items and wall hangings should be entered in Hobbies Department. ENTRIES MUST NOT BE MOUNTED. 9. Prize winners will be selected from each class where judges feel an outstanding item exists. These items will compete for additional $4.00 Reserve Champion and $6.00 Champion prizes. One $8.00 Reserve Grand Champion prize and one $10.00 Grand Champion prize will be awarded to the top two exhibits in the Textile Department. In addition, the Superintendents’ Choice Award will receive a $5.00 prize. 10. Premiums for Textile. All Lots. 1st - $3.00 - 2nd $2.00 - 3rd $1.00 CLASSES 1, 2, AND 3 AWARD: The most outstanding afghan, as selected by the judges, will receive a $25.00 gift card from Wal-Mart. Lots 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
CLASS 1. CROCHET Scarf Head wear Hand wear Foot wear Set of two or more: hat, scarf, hand wear, footwear Vest Sweater Shawl Handbag Christening outfit Infant afghan Combination of afghan and other infant wear Afghan or lap throw Bed cover Pillow Doily - up to 21” Doily - 21-30” Place mats - set/pair 2 Table Runner Luncheon cloth - up to 50” Table cloth - over 50” Dresser scarf - 1 or more pieces Pot holders, hot pad, or dish cloths - set 2 Other
LOT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. LOT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Lots 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Lots 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
CLASS 2 - HAND KNIT Scarf Head wear Hand wear Footwear Set of two or more: hat, scarf, hand wear, footwear Vest Sweater Shawl Handbag Christening outfit Infant afghan Combination of afghan and other infant wear Afghan Pot holder/hot pad/dishcloth - set of 2 Other CLASS 3 - MACHINE KNIT Scarf Head wear Hand wear Foot wear Vest Sweater Shawl Handbag Christening outfit Infant afghan Combination of afghan and other infant wear Afghan Pot holder/hot pad/dishcloth - set of 2 Other CLASS 4 - HARDANGER Doily - up to 21” Doily - 21-30” Place mats - set/pair of 2 Table runner, dresser scarf, or luncheon cloth - up to 50” Table cloth - over 50” Christening outfit Other CLASS 5 - EMBROIDERY Napkins - set/pair of 2 Pillow cases - set/pair of 2 Kitchen/bath linens - set/pair of 2 Pillow Table runner, dresser scarf or luncheon cloth - up to 50” Tablecloth - over 50” Baby Blanket Other
CLASS 6 - MACHINE EMBROIDERY The Champion in Machine Embroidery will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from A-BEST Sew & Vac of Albert Lea. Lots 1. Napkins - Set/Pair of 2 2. Kitchen/bath linens - set/pair of 2 3. Table runner or luncheon cloth - up to 50” 4. Clothing 5. Other QUILT CLASSES AWARD: The maker of the most outstanding quilt, as selected by the judges, will receive a free 1 year membership in the Heritage Quilt Guild and a $25.00 gift card from Wal-Mart.
Lots 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
CLASS 7 - HAND QUILTED - TWIN SIZE OR LARGER (over 249” perimeter) Hand appliquéd 9. Whole cloth Machine appliquéd 10. Other Hand embroidered Machine embroidered Hand pieced Machine pieced Paper pieced Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.)
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Dept. K - textile continued CLASS 8 - MACHINE QUILTED - TWIN SIZE OR LARGER (Over 249” perimeter) Entire quilt constructed by entrant with quilting done on a household sewing machine (not a longarm) by the entrant. Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Whole cloth 10. Other CLASS 9 - MID OR LONG ARM QUILTED - TWIN SIZE OR LARGER (Over 249” in perimeter) Quilt top constructed by entrant, but may be custom quilted. 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Other CLASS 10 - TIED QUILT - TWIN SIZE OR LARGER (over 249” in perimeter) Entire quilt constructed and tied by entrant. Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Other CLASS 11 - HAND QUILTED - CRIB/YOUTH/LAP SIZE (Under 249” perimeter) Entire quilt constructed by entrant with quilting done entirely by hand by the entrant. Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Whole cloth 10. Other CLASS 12 - MACHINE QUILTED - CRIB/YOUTH/LAP SIZE (Under 249” perimeter) Entire quilt constructed by entrant with quilting done on a household sewing machine (not a longarm) by the entrant. Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Whole cloth 10. Other CLASS 13 - MID OR LONGARM QUILTED - CRIB/YOUTH/LAP SIZE (Under 249” perimeter) Quilt top constructed by entrant, but may be custom quilted. Lots 1. Hand appliquéd
2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Other CLASS 14 - TIED QUILT - CRIB/YOUTH/LAP SIZE (Under 249” perimeter) Entire quilt constructed and tied by entrant. Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Other CLASS 15 - GROUP QUILT Lots 1. Group quilt - pieced, appliquéd or mixed, hand or machine quilted - must be made by at least 3 people. CLASS 16 - OTHER QUILTED ITEMS Lots 1. Bed runner 2. Pillow 3. Placemats - set of 2 4. Table Runner 5. Vest 6. Pot holder/hot pad - set of 2 7. Other CLASS 17 - A-BEST Sew & Vac CHALLENGE - “Grow, Sew & Show It in 2016” TABLE RUNNER The challenge is to make a quilted table runner (minimum size 18”x9”, maximum size 45”x18” with at least 1 “star” block in the design. The Challenge Champion will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from A-BEST Sew & Vac of Albert Lea. Lots 1. All entries CLASS 18 - GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIES The Champion in Garments and Accessories will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from A-BEST Sew & Vac of Albert Lea. Lots 1. Dress or jumper 2. Slacks 3. Shorts 4. Skirt 5. Blouse or shirt 6. Vest 7. Sports/fitness garment 8. Two piece outfit or suit 9. Coat, blazer, or jacket - unlined 10. Coat, blazer, or jacket - lined 11. Formal wear, such as wedding or prom dress 12. Infant dress or outfit - to size 18 months 13. Christening outfit 14. Appliquéd or embellished purchased garment 15. Purse or tote bag 16. Apron 17. Nightgown or pajamas 18. Hat or bonnet 19. Costume 20. Other Lots 1. Woven rug 2. Braided rug 3. Tatting 4. Other
CLASS 19 - MISCELLANEOUS
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DEPT. L - ORGANIC CROPS 2011 SHEAF GRAIN - CLASS NO. 6 Sheaf grains must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band. LOTS 1. Wheat, Winter 6. Barley 2. Wheat - Spring 7. Rye 3. Oats, Early 8. Buckwheat 4. Oats, Late 9. Sunflowers 5. Flax 10. Peas
LEO SEYKORA Superintendent 327 Walnut St. S Owatonna, MN 55060 507-451-2906 Fax: 507-451-4154
DILLON NOBLE Co-Superintendent 17142 535th St. West Concord, MN 507-456-3945
CONTEST RULES 1. Current organic certificate copy must accompany each entry. 2. Entries may be mailed or sent U.P.S. after Aug. 4th and up until August 15th with judging to be on August 16th. Send to: Leo Seykora, 327 Walnut St. S., Owatonna, MN 55060. 3. Entries will be accepted on Monday, the 15th from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. and remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, the closing day of the Fair. 4. Over All Champion Ribbon and $10.00 premium will be awarded to the best over all exhibit. 5. Champion Ribbon and $5.00 premium may be awarded in each class. 6. Non-competitive exhibits used for General Public Awareness and not yet under certification by USDA may be accepted by mailing letter to: Leo Seykora, 327 Walnut St. S., Owatonna, MN 55060. 7. Pre-entry is encouraged - please. 8. On line entries also available at www.scff.org. LOTS 1. 6 ears 2. 6 ears 3. 6 ears 4. 6 ears 5. 6 ears 6. 6 ears 7. 6 ears
CORN - CLASS NO. 1 waxy Colored Corn Food Grade Sweet Corn Early Food Grade Sweet Corn Late Popcorn Feed Grade Feed Grade
2016 2016 2016 2016 2005 2016 2016
SMALL GRAINS - CLASS NO. 2 Have exhibit free of all foreign materials. Uniform size. 2011. 3 quarts. LOTS 1. Wheat - Winter 6. Buck Wheat 2. Wheat - Spring 7. Barley 3. Rye - Winter 8. Sunflowers 4. Oats - all varieties 9. Any variety or grain not mentioned 5. Peas SMALL GRAINS - CLASS NO. 3 Have exhibit free of all foreign materials. Uniform size. 3 quarts. LOTS 1. Vinton Soybeans 5. Feed Grade 2. HP 204 soybean 6. Roasted Beans 3. Soy Clean Hilum 7. Black Beans 4. Ninto LOTS 1. All
SHELLED CORN - CLASS NO. 4 2011 SHEAF GRAIN - CLASS NO. 5 Sheaf grains must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band.
LOTS 1. All soybean varieties
Organic Crops Department Sponsored by
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2011 GRASSES - CLASS NO. 7 Sheaf grasses must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band. All sheafs dried. Tied at least 3 times or cured. No fresh cut. LOTS 1 Alfalfa 6 Pharlaris, Canary Reed 2 Red Clover Grass 3 Red Top 7 Orchard Grass 4 Alyske 8 Brome Grass 5 Timothy 9 Halry Vetch 2011 BALED HAY - CLASS NO. 8 Hay must be baled - Full section of bale 12 inches long - Tied twice. LOTS 1 Alfalfa 3 Legume Grass 2 Red Clover 4 All Other Varieties LOTS 1 Oats 2 Wheat
2010-2011 BALED STRAW - CLASS NO. 9 3 4
Rye All other varieties
2011 STALK CORN - CLASS NO. 10 Stalk must be in good condition with at least six inches of root attached. Root must be wrapped. The juding will be done on the following basis: • Form of stalk including root, vigor of stalks and position of ear ..........................70 points • Quality of ear..........................................................30 points Total 100 points Premiums will be awarded for best Single Stalk with ear attached. CLASS NO. 11 LOTS 1. Largest ear of corn - 2015 2. Largest ear of corn - 2016 3 Tallest stalk of corn - 2016 4. Soybean Stalk with the most pods - 2014 Premiums Class No. 1 Class No. 2 Class No. 3 Class No. 4 Class No. 5 Class No. 6 Class No. 7 Class No. 8 Class No. 9 Class No. 10 Class No. 11 Class No. 12 Class No. 13 Grand Champion $10.00
$6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00
$4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00
$2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
LIVE PLANT - CLASS NO. 12 LOTS 1. Soybeans 2. Buckwheat 3 Corn 4 Alfalfa 5 All others Exhibit display in 2 1/2 gallon pot or pail, watered and healthy. HAYLAGE - CLASS NO. 13 Haylage made from Legumes or Legume grasses. Put in storage with 50% moisture or less. Place in clear 1 gallon Zip Lock bag.
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DEPT. M - FINE ARTS Quick Reference Fine Arts
Entry form deadline: August 8, 2016 at Steele County Free Fair Office on non-livestock form or online at www.scff.org. Artwork submitted on Saturday, August 13, 2016 between 9:00 a.m. - Noon at the Fine Arts Building. Entries picked up closing day of the fair (Sunday) from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Monday after the fair from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PAM MIKEWORTH ARLENE GLEASON Co-Supt. Co-Supt. 507-451-8809 507-455-1535
NAOMI JIRELE Co- Supt. 507-213-0389
ARTS EXHIBIT SPECIAL RULES AND CONDITIONS ELIGIBILITY: Any permanent resident of Minnesota, Classes 1-4 18 years of age or older. Class 5 high school grades 9-12. Exhibitors display at the discretion of the Fine Arts Dept. and department reserves the right to refuse potential exhibits without cause. WHAT TO ENTER: Any piece of original art work completed by the artist that has not been exhibited previously at a Steele County Free Fair Fine Arts Exhibit. Work must be entered into the correct Class and Lot. Pieces misrepresented will be disqualified. NUMBER OF PIECES PER ARTIST: Each exhibitor may enter a total of three (3) pieces of work. The three pieces may include any combination of media, for example: one drawing, one watercolor, one acrylic, or two oils and one print. Work can be no larger than 4’x4’. CLARIFICATION OF SCULPTURE: The art or practice of shaping figures or designs in the round or in relief, as by chiseling stone, modeling clay, or casting metal. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING ART: Originality, Value, Composition, Use of medium. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All work submitted will not be insured against damage or theft. This is fair policy. 2. Watercolors, drawings, and prints must be strongly framed and covered with glass or plexiglas to prevent damage to the artworks surface. Acrylics and oils must be sturdy and ready to hang. Each piece MUST HAVE A WIRE SUPPORT ON BACK PERMANENTLY FIXED. Poorly framed paintings will not be accepted. Artwork entered in a wrong Class and/or Lot will be disqualified. 3. Entry deadline is Monday, August 8, 2016. Use entry form: Open class/Non-livestock entry form, from the Exhibitor’s Guide, and submit at the SCFF fair office, Fine Arts Dept., PO Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060 OR enter on-line at www.scff.org. 4. All works submitted must be in the hands of the Fine Arts Supt. at the Fine Arts Building on the fairgrounds on Saturday, August 13, 2016 between 9:00 a.m. and Noon. ABSOLUTELY NO ARTWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. 5. All entries must have a label on the lower right hand corner stating the artists name, title of the work and the lot used. These will be removed before judging. Also, name and address of artist on lower right hand corner on the back. 6. Titles submitted on entry form must be the same as titles on artwork. 7. Each artist will be responsible for picking up their entries on Sunday, last day of the fair, from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. or MONDAY, day after fair closing, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Artwork cannot be picked up early. 8. Violation of any rules will disqualify the artist. 9. CLASSES - Entries will be by Classes - Masters, Professional, Pro-Am, Amateur and High School. MASTERS: Artists who have competed in the Professional Class, winning 3 firsts in any lot in this fair. PROFESSIONAL: A person who creates artwork for monetary gains. This includes commercial artists, designers, those who teach or supervise art programs, have a degree in art or who have won 3 firsts in the Pro-Am lot of this fair. PRO-AM: A person through education and experience is an advanced artist, but not a professional. Anyone studying post secondary art or has won 3 firsts in the Amateur lot of this fair. AMATEUR: A person who pursues art as a hobby. This does not exclude those amateurs who occasionally sell artwork. For questions on any items, call superintendents. PREMIUMS MASTERS CLASS 1 LOT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
1st
Watercolors .............................................................................................. $50.00 Drawings ...................................................................................................$50.00 Acrylics/Oil ..............................................................................................$50.00 Computer Generated...............................................................................$50.00 Mixed Media ............................................................................................$50.00 *Original Prints........................................................................................$50.00 Sculpture ...................................................................................................$50.00
PROFESSIONAL CLASS 2
LOT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Watercolors ........................ Drawings ............................ Acrylics/Oil ....................... Computer Generated......... Mixed Media ...................... *Original Prints.................. Sculpture .............................
1st $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
2nd $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
3rd $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Hon. Men. Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
PRO-AM CLASS 3 LOT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Watercolors ........................ Drawings ............................ Acrylics/Oil ....................... Computer Generated......... Mixed Media ...................... *Original Prints.................. Sculpture .............................
1st
2nd
3rd
Hon. Men.
$40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
$25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
$15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
AMATEUR CLASS 4 LOT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Watercolors ........................ Drawings ............................ Acrylics/Oil ....................... Computer Generated......... Mixed Media ...................... *Original Prints.................. Sculpture .............................
1st $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
2nd $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
3rd $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Hon. Men. Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 5 Eligibility: Any permanent resident of Minnesota in high school (grades 9-12). What to enter: Any piece of original artwork completed by the student that has not been exhibited previously at the SCFF and falls under the Lots listed below. This excludes by-the-number painting. Number of pieces: Each exhibitor may enter a total of three (3) pieces of work. All general rules & regulations apply. LOT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Watercolors ........................ Drawings ............................ Acrylics/Oil ....................... Computer Generated......... Mixed Media ...................... *Original Prints.................. Sculpture .............................
1st $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
2nd $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00
3rd $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.00
Hon. Men. Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon
*Original prints excludes signed and numbered prints. The GRAND CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION will be chosen by the judges from all blue ribbon winners. They will receive either cash or gift certificate donated by local businesses. Grand Champion: National Mural Co. $100.00; Marv’s Framing $40.00. Reserve Champion: National Mural Co. $50.00; Haberman Framing $40.00. People’s Choice Award: Wal-Mart $40.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the artist chosen by public vote.
Fine Arts Department Sponsored by Brad L. Running, CLU®, Financial Advisor
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AN ACTIVE CHILD
IS A HEALTHY CHILD Child and Teen Checkups are available to children from birth through age 20 who Call if you need help with transportation, interpreters or making an appointment with a doctor or a dentist. are covered by Minnesota Health Care programs:
• Medical Assistance • South County Health Alliance • Medica
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Program
STEELE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
507-444-7650
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DEPT. N - PHOTOGRAPHY BERNADINE KUHN Superintendent 211 Hilltop Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060 507-451-0113
PHOTOGRAPHY DESCRIPTIONS 1. These are the TWO CLASSES in the Photography Department, defined as follows: CLASS 1 - ENLARGEMENTS - 8x10 or larger, Color or Black & White. One enlargement per mount. CLASS 2 - SNAPSHOTS - 5x7 or smaller either in Color or Black & White. Only 5 or 6 prints on one mount constitutes a single entry. 2. Within each Class, exhibitors may submit up to TWO (2) entries in each lot to a total of 12 in all lots. LOTS are defined as follows: COMPUTER MANIPULATION ALLOWED ONLY IN OPEN, PEOPLE AND SCENES Lot 1 - OPEN - Domestic animals, cultivated plants or flowers, still life, and all computer altered images. Lot 2 - PEOPLE - The person(s) must be the predominate center of interest. Lot 3 NATURE - There should be no evidence of the influence of man, such as cultivated plants for flowers, domestic animals, fences, utility poles, road, trails, etc. *NO MANIPULATION Lot 4 - SCENERY - Landscape, Seascape, Cityscapes also acceptable, but man’s influences may be in evidence. Lot 5 - PHOTO JOURNALISM - (Life in our World) Humans and their environment. Include spot news, sports, dramatic events, human interest, tell a story. Items that would be seen in a newspaper. *NO MANIPULATION SUMMARY Class 1 - ENLARGEMENTS 8x10 or larger. One Print on one mount. Lot 1 - Open Lot 2 - People Lot 3 - Nature Lot 4 - Scenery Lot 5 - Photo Journalism Class 2 - SNAPSHOTS Only Five or Six Photos on each entry. 5x7 or smaller. No 8x10 allowed. Lot 1 - Open Lot 2 - People Lot 3 - Nature Lot 4 - Scenery Lot 5 - Photo Journalism PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE RULES OF ENTRY 1. Entries are open to amateurs who pursue photography as a hobby including those who occasionally sell a photograph. 2. The appropriate class and lot must be listed on the back of each print. Pictures incorrectly entered will be disqualified. Special entry blanks may be obtained at the SCFF office or downloaded from www.scff.org. Use only one entry blank to list all entries. It must be enclosed with the pictures entered. On line entries will not be accepted. 3. All prints must be mounted on 15”x20” matboard, foam core, or cardboard, but NOT THIN TAGBOARD strong enough to keep the print flat; arranged to be exhibited with the 20" dimension VERTICAL. Exhibitor’s name, address, print title, class and lot must be legibly printed on the back of the mount. Title on FRONT of the mount is NOT required, nor desired, since it’s a picture distraction. It is suggested that the letters be no more than 1” high. Mountings must be secure, neat, and attractive. NO GLASS, FRAME MOUNTED OR WRAP AROUND MOUNTED ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
4. Entries must be mailed with the entry blank to arrive on or before August 1, 2016, to the SCFF Fair Offfice or to Walgreens. For their protection, submit entries in a labeled box or bag no larger than 20” x 24” x 3". No late entries accepted. 5. Entries should be picked up at the exhibit space at the fairgrounds between 6 PM and 7 PM on Sunday, August 21 or at Walgreens, from noon August 22 to September 1. If pictures are removed from the exhibit without permission, before 6 PM Sunday, the right to enter future competition will be forfeited. If it is desired to have them returned by mail, packaging, postage and return label must be provided. 6. The Steele County Free Fair assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to prints; however, all reasonable care and diligence will be exercised to safeguard the exhibits. 7. The right to photograph, copy or reproduce any entry or group of entries for the purposes of Fair publicity is considered granted unless specifically denied on the entry form. 8. ALL Winning entries are NOT eligible for re-entry in competition again, although applicable to a different lot. 9. Judging is based upon COMPOSITION (Subject placement in the format area/Cropped viewpoint), IMAGE QUALITY, (Sharpness, Exposure, Lighting, etc.) and INTEREST VALUE (Grabs/Holds your attention). 10. ALL judging decisions are FINAL, including the number and type of awards issued. 11. A People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Tri M Graphics, will be selected by viewer votes. Voting will close at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21. Please vote only once. A plaque will be awarded to the winner. PREMIUMS First place in each lot ........................................... $10.00 and ribbon Second place in each lot ......................................... $8.00 and ribbon Third place in each lot ........................................... $6.00 and ribbon Honorable Mention in each lot ............................. $4.00 and ribbon (One honorable mention will be given for every 8 entries in each lot). BEST IN EACH CLASS - Champion Ribbons & $5.00
Equine Hall of Fame Tuesday Photography Department Sponsored by August 16 12:30 PM Cattle Show Arena
Livestock Hall of Fame Tuesday August 16 2:00 p.m. Cattle Show Arena
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DEPT. O - HOBBIES
Page 41 Hobbies Department Sponsored by
9 Combination of Stitches 10 Needle punch 11 Other
DEB MATHER Co-Supt. 507-456-6532
AMY KAIN Co-Supt. 507-455-3458
JULIE NESSA Co-Supt. 507-451-0461
DEPARTMENT RULES 1. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PREREGISTERED BY MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH! ONLY PREREGISTERED ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON ENTRY DAY. Exhibitors are encouraged to register all items they are thinking of bringing to the fair. Please remember that you are not obligated, or in any way required, to enter what you have pre-registered. Items can be deleted, but will not be allowed to be added on entry day. Refer to the preregistration section in this book and use the “Entry Blank Non-Livestock.” Entries may be submitted through the web site - www.scff.org, or drop off entry forms at the Steele County Free Fair office or mail them to 1525 S. Cedar Ave, PO Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060. 2. Bring all pre-registered entries Friday, August 12th from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 13th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Hobbies Department under the bleachers. No early or late entries will be accepted. 3. No entry will be returned until Monday, the day after fair closing, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 4. Junior (12 and under), teen (13-17), adult (18-64), and senior (65 and over) are allowed to bring items in any class, unless otherwise noted. Each age category will be judged separately. Label all juniors and teens entry sheets with their age. 5. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor and be a completely finished project. 6. Entries will be judged equally on 1) craftsmanship; 2) originality and design; 3) difficulty of project; and 4) presentation. 7. The Department Superintendents reserve the right to screen entries for quality, cleanliness and to fit available facilities. Entries must fit through a doorway 80" high and 28" wide, and the base of the exhibit should be no larger than 3’x5’. Soiled items will not be judged. 8. No item which has been judged in the Hobbies Department of the Steele County Free Fair previously is eligible for entry. 9. The Fair Management will use diligence to help insure the safety of articles in the exhibit, but in no case will they be responsible for loss or damage which may occur. CREATIVE ACTIVITIES (HOBBIES) Only two (2) entries in a lot will be accepted per each exhibitor; however, an exhibitor may make as many different entries as he/she wishes. For example, you may enter two (2) pieces of counted cross-stitch, two (2) pieces of stenciling and two (2) wooden toys. Woven and braided rugs, pillows, most garments and linens, knitting and crochet (except dolls and framed items) purses and tote bags should be entered in the Textiles Department. All hanging entries must be framed and ready for display, wire hangers preferred. Prize winners will be selected from each class where judges feel an outstanding item exists. These items will compete for additional $4.00 Reserve Champion, $6.00 Champion Prizes, one $8.00 Reserve Grand Champion and one $10.00 Grand Champion Prize. Superintendents may award a $5.00 special to an entry for its uniqueness and/or time involved. CLASS 1 – NEEDLEWORK (Such as wall hangings, pictures, etc.) Lot 1 Counted cross-stitch - thread only 2 Counted cross-stitch - with beads 3 Counted Cross Stitch - Bookmarks, cards, etc. 4 Embroidery, crewel and stamped cross-stitch 5 Canvas work (needlepoint) 6 Latch hook 7 Plastic canvas 8 Hardanger
CLASS 1A “GROW, SEW & SHOW IT IN 2016” - FABRIC & BEAD CREATIVE CHALLENGE Sponsored by Glass Garden Beads, Faribault, MN Use your imagination to create any hand-crafted item incorporating the required fabric and beads, which may be picked up at the Fair Office for $3 per packet. You may use any technique and may add other craft mediums. The item will be judged on creativity and workmanship. Special Rules: 1. Purchase a packet with a (18”x22”) of selected fabric and beads from the Fair Office for $3 (can use more than 1 if you desire) 2. The fabric and beads must be recognizable, but you don’t have to use the entire packet. 3. The item must be entirely hand crafted by the exhibitor. 4. The item must be under 36” in length, width and height. 5. The item may be made using any technique, using any medium. It does not need to be sewn but could be quilts, jewelry, woodcraft, basketry, etc. Lot 1. All items
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CLASS 2 – FIBER CRAFTS (Enter wearables, purses and tote bags in Textile Dept.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Primitive Wool Rug Hooking Boiled Wool Felting Wool applique with embroidery (i.e. penny rug) Machine Embroidery (Enter wall hangings in Class 3) Tree Skirt Holiday Stocking Pin Cushions Other
CLASS 3 - QUILTED WALL HANGINGS All need to be ready to hang on the wall with sleeve, rings, or tabs. Exhibitor must also bring a dowel rod or curtain rod to hang it on. Champion and Reserve Champion will receive Gift Certificates from Calico Hutch Quilt Shop - Hayward, MN. All entrants will receive a discount coupon. Lot 1. Appliquéd - Constructed by entrant and quilted on household sewing machine by the entrant 2. Pieced - Constructed by entrant and quilted on household sewing machine by the entrant 3. Combination of techniques - Constructed by entrant and quilted on household sewing machine by the entrant (Please include a 3x5 card with note of which techniques used). 4. Appliquéd - Constructed by entrant and quilted on a long arm machine 5. Pieced - Constructed by entrant and quilted on a long arm machine 6. Combination of techniques - Constructed by entrant and quilted on a long arm machine. (Please include a 3x5 card with note of which techniques used). 7. Machine Embroidery - All “In the Hoop” Wall Hangings CLASS 4 - MINIATURE QUILTS (Smaller than 24” on each side)
1. Appliquéd 2. Pieced 3. Combination of techniques - (Please include a 3x5 card with note of which techniques used). 4. Machine Embroidery CLASS 5 - QUILT ON A STICK Free corn dog on a stick coupon for all entrants from Troy Temple - Temple Concessions Special Rules: 1. Entry must be made of fabric using any construction method and must be hand or machine quilted by exhibitor 2. Entry must be no larger than 8” wide and 9” tall 3. Quilt backing must include a centered vertical sleeve in which you have inserted a paint stick. Lot 1 All entries Lot
CLASS 6 – DOLLS & TOYS 1 Doll clothes made of fabric 2 Doll clothes made of yarn 3 Stuffed animals
4 Doll Accessories 5 Other
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CLASS 7 – WOODCRAFT (Label all items made from kits) For information during judging, please summarize the steps used to complete your project on a 3x5 card. This will not be displayed. Note Department Rule #7 for size restrictions Lot 1 Toy, game, or whirligig 2 Birdhouse or feeder 3 Coping, fret, scroll or jigsaw work 4 Furniture 5 Refinished article 6 Home furnishings (such as clocks, shelves, etc.) 7 Turned items 8 Other CLASS 8 – PAINTING CRAFTS Framed, original artwork should be entered in the Fine Arts or Young Artists Department Lot 1 Rosemaling or tole painting 2 Ceramics 3 Tie Dye 4 Wood cutouts (painted) 5 Painting on clothing or fabric 6 Carved & Painted 7 Other CLASS 9 – ETHNIC/HISTORICAL CRAFTS Examples are American Indian or pioneer theme such as beadwork, leatherwork, peace pipe, dream catcher, etc. Lots will be created according to exhibits entered. Lot 1 All Entries CLASS 10 – BASKETRY Champion & Reserve Champion will receive a special prize from Friends of Basket Weaving. Lot 1 Plaited (flat material) 6 Double Wall 2 Round reed 7 Naturals 3 Woven on mold 8 Twill 4 Combination 9 Other 5 Rib CLASS 11 – MODELS No “Legos” or snap together construction toys accepted. Lot 1 Kits 2 Original Designs CLASS 12 – PAPER CRAFT Champion and Reserve Champion will receive a special award sponsored by Studio Getaway/Tri M Graphics, Owatonna, MN. All entrants will receive a discount coupon. No memory/scrap books are to be entered in this class. See Class 13 and special rules. Lot 1 Quilling 2 Paper cutting 3 Paper, handmade 4 Origami, 3 to 5 item display 5 Occasional cards or note paper mounted on cardboard (all stamped items are to be entered in Class 12) 6 Other CLASS 13 – STAMP ART Champion and Reserve Champion will receive a special award sponsored by Studio Getaway/Tri M Graphics, Owatonna, MN. All entrants will receive a discount coupon. Special Rules: 1. Stamp art 3-8 items mounted on foam core or heavy cardboard not larger than 18” x 24” and should be ready to hang on the wall. 2. Items may be any flat stamped art (cards, bookmarks, gift tags, envelopes, etc.) 3. Alterables may be items to sit on a shelf. Lot 1. Cards, Bookmarks, Tags, Envelopes 2. Alterables (Tins, Books, Glassware, Calendars) CLASS 14– SCRAPBOOKING Champion and Reserve Champion will receive a special award sponsored by Studio Getaway/Tri M Graphics, Owatonna, MN. All entrants will receive a discount coupon. Special Rules for Scrapbooking: 1. Only 2 entries per lot per person for Scrapbooking. 2. Display to be 2 pages mounted on foam core or heavy cardboard no larger than 18” x 24” and have binder clips to be ready to hang on the wall. 3. Pages must stay within the board boundaries
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4. No complete scrapbooks will be accepted except for Lot 5 5. For protection of the pages, please use plastic sleeves and securely mount to the foam core or cardboard. *Foamcoare and hanging clips available at Tri M Graphics, 625 E. Main, Owatonna. Lot 1. Children 2. Nature 3. Special Events: Weddings, baptism, vacation trips, etc. 4. Framed Art or Shadow Boxes 5. Mini Books (complete book) CLASS 15 – JEWELRY AND BEADING Enter pony beads and rubberband creations in Miscellaneous Class 18. Champion and Reserve Champion will receive a special award sponsored by Glass Garden Beads, Faribault, MN. All entrants will receive a bead donation. Lot 1. Necklace Stitched 2. Necklace Strung 3. Bracelet Stitched 4. Bracelet Strung 5. Earrings - set of 6 pair 6. Wirework 7. Lapidary 8. Jewelry with beads made by exhibitor (i.e. lampwork, femo, fused, etc.) 9. Art Beadweaving (i.e. loom, flatwork, etc.) 10. Other CLASS 16 – CREATIVE REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE To reuse means to use something again instead of throwing it away. Reuse the item by inventing a new use for it. Some ideas for this would be to create a toy from reused items, a wall hanging from reused cloth, jewelry, tools, or utensils from reused articles, bags or purse from reused materials. Lot 1. Beads & Buttons 2. Wood 3. Metal 4. Glass or Ceramic 5. Fabrics 6. Furniture 7. Other Lot 1. 2. 3. 4. Lot 1. 2. 3. 4.
CLASS 17 – POTTERY Wheel Thrown Hand Formed Combination of wheel and hand formed Other CLASS 18– STAINED GLASS Foiled Leaded Combination of Foiled & Leaded Other
CLASS 19 – MISCELLANEOUS No collections, Lego or snap together projects, artificial and dried flower arrangement will be accepted. Framed art should be in Fine Arts or Young Art. Lot 1. Decorative Bird House 2. Synthetic Clay 3. Fiber Weaving (Rugs should be in Textiles) 4. Rubber band loom 5. Natural - wheat, corn husk, pinecones, herbs or grapevines 6. Jewelry (using pony beads or other plastic beads) 7. Ornament Set (all handmade ornaments should be in this lot). Minimum of 3 ornaments mounted or displayed. Can be made of fabric, wood, metal, etc. 8. Wreath 9. Duct Tape 10. Other CLASS 20 – NURSING HOME, GROUP HOME, OR OTHER SPECIAL CITIZEN Quality items will be judged with same criteria as listed in department rules. 2 entries per exhibitor accepted. No age divisions in this class. Lot 1. All entries PREMIUMS FOR CREATIVE ACTIVITIES (HOBBIES) 1st 2nd 3rd All lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
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DEPT. P - FFA ACTIVITIES secretary. The entry forms are also on the website at scff.org. Pens and space will be limited. Exhibits in the best condition and with the greatest appeal will be given first consideration. Selection of animals placed in the farmyard will be made by a committee. Points of selection will be: age, condition, suitability and general appeal. Premiums will be made only on worthy exhibits. Amount of the premium will be based on the categories listed below.
Ben Larson LIZ TINAGLIA MARVIN SPINDLER Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent 513 Triangle Drive 16895 Falk Avenue 5575 SE 54th Ave. Albert Lea, MN Faribault, MN 55021 Owatonna, MN 507-402-6503 507-451-5061 507-210-6565 etinaglia@owatonna. mspindler@gofast.am k12.mn.us
FOR HEALTH REQUIREMENTS–SEE LAST PAGE PART I – FFA STORY BOOK FARM This department was introduced to the Steele County Free Fair in 1958 and because of the great amount of interest shown by both children and adults, it has become a permanent feature. The storybook farm is located at the northeast corner of the race track, next to the machinery exhibits. The farmyard will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily. Entries are open to all classes of animals, wild or domesticated- . all of which may or may not be common to, but are raised on farms of Steele County. Entries must be in place by 4:00 p.m. opening day of the fair. All entries are to remain in place until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Entries will be accepted by the superintendents or by contacting the fair
Storybook farm facilities will be supervised at all times by FFA members of Steele County. The care of the exhibit is the responsibility of the owner. Pens are to be cleaned & bedded daily. Activities and demonstrations are planned by the Owatonna Chapter of the FFA for various times during fair week. CLASSES OF EXHIBITS CLASS 1 - LARGE ANIMALS LOTS 1 Cow & calf of common beef or dairy breed 2 Sow & litter 3 Lamb and mother 4 Pony or pony colt 5 Other animals 6 Goat & Kid CLASS 2 - SMALL ANIMALS LOTS 1 2 3 4
Dog and pups Cat and kittens Rabbits, doe and litter Other small animals (squirrels, raccoon, etc.)
STORYBOOK FARM PREMIUMS Large Animals ........................................................................... $10.00 Small Animals ............................................................................. $6.00
L IV E Wicked Bull Riding Tuesday, August 16 • 7:30 PM Steele County Fairgrounds
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DEPT. Q - HOMEMADE WINE Quick Reference Homemade Wine Pre-register online at www.scff.org Leftover wine will be disposed of to reduce liability after juding. CLASS A - GRAPE LOTS
BUNNY MITCHELL Co-Superintendent 507-444-9515
MONTE MITCHELL Co-Superintendent 507-363-9010
RULES & REGULATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
No limit on entries. All entries must be homemade. Wines must be bottled in .750 oz. bottles, minimum size. All bottles must be securely corked or capped. Each bottle must be labeled with description of contents. 1. Sweet or Dry 2. Fruits or Vegetables 6. Each bottle will be assigned a number and class by a member of the wine committee at the time of entry. 7. One trophy (Best of Class) will be given to the best of all classes, also dry & sweet. 8. All wine entries must be submitted Sunday, August 14th between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or Monday August 15th 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bring all entries to the Fine Arts Building. 9. The Fair management will exercise diligence to insure the safety of exhibits but, in no case will be responsible for damage or loss. 10. All remaining wine after juding will be disposed. Empty bottles will be displayed. 11. All entries must remain in place until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, closing day of the fair. Premiums 1st - $5.00 - 2nd $3.00 - 3rd $2.00 Grand Champion - Best of Class - Trophy Reserver Champion - Best of Class - Trophy
1. Dry Red 2. Sweet Red 3. Sweet White CLASS B - FRUIT (WILD) LOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet CLASS C - FRUIT (OTHER) LOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet CLASS D - VEGETABLE LOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet CLASS E - OTHER LOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet
Homemade Country Wine Department Sponsored by
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DEPT. R - WOOD CARVING This creative activity will be strictly woodcarving and will be sponsored by the Steele County Free Fair. There will be no age limit and it will be open to the public. RULES & REGULATIONS 1. All work must be in the hands of the superintendent of wood-carving at the Fine Arts Building at the fairgrounds between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. on the Sunday, August 14th, prior to the start of fair week. No carvings will be accepted after this time.
DOUG KOLBE STEPHANIE KOLBE MYRON SPINDLER Co-Superintendent Co-Superintendent Co-Superintendent 1014 Almar Pl. 1014 Almar Pl. Hope, MN 56046 Owatonna, MN 55060 Owatonna, MN 55060 507-451-0056 507-4519066 507-4519066
2. Each carver will be responsible for picking up his/her entries on Monday, the day after the fair, between 9:30- 10:30 a.m. 3. All entries must be accompanied by a sheet listing the carver's name, address and phone number, plus a listing of each piece to be shown. and insurance value of each carving. Work exhibited will not be insured against damage or theft. This is the responsibility of the artist. 4. All carvings will be for display only, with no official judging or competition to be conducted.
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DEPT. S - HOMEMADE BEER KORY BORCHERT GARY MUCHOW CHUCK FOWLER Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent 1910 Whitetail Run Pl. NE 2825 Northridge Lane 20320 Hillside Dr. Owatonna, MN 55060 Rogers, MN 55374-939 Owatonna, MN 55060 507-456-2019 507-210-7053 507-213-8000 Entries this year will require pre-resigtration which can be done online by going to scff.org. Use the lot numbers as listed below and write in the style of beer in Lot Description. This year beer judging will be using BJCP 2015 categories. You can include the proper category number from BJCP 2015 on your pre-entry form or we can offer assistance when beers are brought to the fair. Entries can be brought to the fair on Sunday, August 14th, between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. or Monday, August 15th, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Bring entries to the Fine Arts Building RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Each contestant needs to enter two bottles of beer for each entry. One bottle for the first round, and one bottle for the Best of Show round. 2. All contestants must be 21 years of age or older. 3. All beers must be homebrewed by an amateur and in non-commercial facilities. 4. All entries must remain in place until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, and pick up on Sunday, August 21 5. First place winners in each lot will compete for Best-Of-Show. 6. First Round of judging occurs on Wednesday, August 17 between 6 and 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building. 7. This year homemade beer will be using the non-livestock entry form in the Exhibitor’s Guide. Please pre-register by using this form. 8. Results will be posted by Friday at Noon at the Fine Arts Building. 9. At the discretion of the superintendents, lots may be adjusted to accommodate volume of entries, while maintaining the same number of lots. BEER SPECIFICATIONS 1. Beer may be made from malt, hops, grain, fruit/vegetable/juice, or any other product commonly used in making beer. 2. Each entry must be bottled in a clean brown or green bottle with at least a 10 ounce capacity. We prefer they have no raised-glass brand name lettering and printed caps are blacked out. 3. An entry form must be filled out for each bottle with a description of the beer, Lot (class) and Style, and the name and address of the homebrewer. SOME JUDGING CRITERIA 1. Appropriateness of classification. Does the entry belong in the Lot and Style the contestant has chosen to place it in. 2. Bouquet/Aroma as appropriate for the style. A maximum score of 12 points will be awarded; Malt, Hops, Other Aromatic Characteristics. 3. Appearance as appropriate for the style. A maximum score of 3 points will be awarded; Color, Clarity, Head Retention. 4. Flavor as appropriate for the style. A maximum score of 20 points will be awarded; Malt, Hops, Fermentation Characteristics, Finish/Aftertaste, Balance, Other flavor Characteristics. 5. Mouth feel is full or thin as appropriate for the style. A maximum score of 5 points will be awarded. 6. Drinkability and overall impression. A maximum score of 10 points will be awarded.
7. Judges will select the prize entry in each lot, reserving the right to withhold any award, if in their opinion, the work submitted does not merit an award. The judges’ decisions are final. 8. Judges will not judge a Lot in which they have an entry. Class 1 - Beer Lot 1.
Standard American (E.g., American Lager, Cream Ale)
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European Pale Lagers (E.g., International Czech, Pale Malty lagers, Pale Bitter European, Pale Commonwealth beers)
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Amber, Dark & Strong European Lagers (E.g., Marzen, Vienna, Munich Dunkles, Schwartzbier, Dunkles Bock, Altbier, Doppelbock, Baltic Porter
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German and American Wheat (E.g., Weissbier, Dunkles Weissbier, Weizenbock, Am. Wheat Beer)
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Bitter & Strong British Ales (E.g., Ordinary/Best/Strong Bitter, Strong, Old Ales, Barleywine, Wee Heavy)
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Brown, Irish & Scottish Ales (E.g., Dark Mild, British Brown, English Porter, Scottish Light/Heavy/Export, Irish Red, Stout Extra Stout)
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Dark British Beer (E.g., Sweet, Oatmeal & Tropical Stout)
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American Ales (E.g., Blond Ale, American Brown, APA, CA Common)
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American Porter & Stout (E.g., Am. Porter, Am. Stout, Imperial Stout)
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American IPA (E.g., American, Black, White, Belgian IPA)
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Strong American Ales (E.g., Double IPA, American Strong Ale & Barleywine, Wheatwine)
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European Sour & American Wild (E.g., Berliner Weisse, Flanders Red, Oud Bruin, Lambic Gueuze, Brett Beer, Wild Specialty Beer, Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer)
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Belgian & Trappist Ales (E.g., Witbier, Belgian Pale Ale, Biere de Garde, Belgian Blond, Saison, Belgian Golden Strong Ale, Single, Dubbel, Tripel, Belgian Dark Strong)
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Mixed (E.g., Fruit, Spice, Smoke, Wood, Historical)
Class 2 - Beer Label Contest Label must be displayed on a bottle. Entries must be appropriate for display at the fair. No trademark or copyright material can be used. Judging will be on Art, Creativity and Information. Original artwork will be given greater credits compared to artwork taken from other sources, such as clip art. Other rules apply as listed for the homebrew contest. PREMIUMS 1st 2nd Premium - Each lot ..............Glassware Ribbon Best of Show prize will be awarded.
Homemade Beer Department Sponsored by
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DEPT. T - YOUTH ART Quick Reference Youth Art
JODI HOVDEN Superintendent 507-213-6095 happyhovden@yahoo.com
Christina Spencer Co-Superintendent
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 8 *Use open entry/non-livestock form in the Exibitor’s Guide or onlie at www.scff.org. Remember to create account in child’s name. Project Drop Off: Saturday, August 13 Visit Gandy’s 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Display Project Pick-up: Sunday, August 21 On ofAugust the22 - 10-Noon 8:00the p.m. - East 9:00 p.m.Side & Monday,
Barb Spindler Co-Superintendent
Fairgrounds
Class - Preschool & Youth Artists
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Each project must have a title. All projects must be dropped off on Saturday, August 13, between 9 a.m and 12 p.m., at the Fine Arts building, just North of the Four Seasons on the fairgrounds. 7. All entries must be picked up Sunday, August 21 between 8-9 p.m. or Monday, August 22, 10 a.m. to noon, after the close of the fair.
Children are invited to display their favorite artistic creations at this year’s Steele County Free Fair, August 16 - 21, 2016. Class 1 - Preschoolers (0-4) emphasis is on process, not product. No judging or competition will take place in the preschool categories. Class 2 - Youth Artists (Grade K-8) 2 People’s Choice awards and 10 trophies will be displayed on Sunday, August 21st at noon.
CATEGORIES: PRESCHOOL - Class 1 Lot 1 - Hanging Project - Ideas might include, but are not limited to, finger painting, card making, stamp art, collages, original drawings, etc. No coloring book pages please. Lot 2 - 3 Dimensional Project - Anything made out of clay, play-doh, a cardboard box, paper towel tubes, etc. to display on shelf. Lot 3 - Steely & Stella
People’s Choice awards will be based on voting that happens during the week of the fair and tallied on Saturday night. Tropy winners will be chosen by 2 guest judges based on originality, design, use of medium, and craftsmanship. Pre-registration is required. Mail entry forms (found in Exhibitor’s Guide) to Steele County Free Fair/ Youth Art, P.O. Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060 or enter online at www.scff.org using child’s name. Do not send actual projects. Pre-registration deadline is Monday, August 8. For questions please call Jodi Hovden (507) 213-6905 or email at happyhovden@yahoo.com
YOUNG ARTISTS - Class 2 Lot 1 - Hanging Project - Any drawing, watercolor, oil, acrylic, tempra, mixed media or original piece. *** ALL ART MUST BE READY TO HANG. Lot 2 - 3 Dimensional Project - Any sculpture, mixed media or original art piece, to display on shelf. Lot 3 - Steely & Stella
Late entries will not be included in judging.
Watch the Thank A Farmer Magic Show And Enticing Entertainment At the Elmer Reseland Stage
RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.
At least 90% of the work must be done by the child. Flat projects must be 24”x24” or smaller. 3-D projects must be 12”x12”x12” or smaller. Each child may enter up to 3 projects. Only 1 Stella & Steely please.
located East Side of 4-H SALUTE Stage TO STEELY AND STELLA:
Youth Art Department Sponsored by
Pre-school - 8th grade may submit one project Building that somehow depicts or includes STEELY and/or STELLA the fair steer. Your projects may be hanging or 3 dimensional. The judging will be private, held before the opening of the fair and ribbons will be awarded to Steely and Stella’s favorites. The bovine mascots we all love, have agreed to be our Guest Judges of this Salute to STEELY AND STELLA category. See rules and regulations above for details.
Check out the Muckle Museum Fair History
Fair Facts Over 100 Food Stands 40 Rides on the Midway 7000 Exhibitors 300 Indoor Vendor Booths
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DEPT. U - ROCKS AND MINERALS to be conducted. Participation ribbons are given. This will be our 10th Annual Exhibit.
SHERYL LINDA STOCKWELL TOM STOCKWELL MCLAUGHLIN Co-Superintendent Co-Superintendent 2746 Hoffman Dr. NW 2746 Hoffman Dr. NW Co-Superintendent Owatonna, MN 55060 Owatonna, MN 55060 507-456-4490 507-456-5677 Located in the Fine Arts Building This hobby display can consist of rocks (of all types), agates, petrified wood, mineral specimens, fossils, artifacts and handmade gemstone jewelry, etc. Sponsored by the Steele County Gem & Mineral Club. Entries are open to the public, all ages welcome. All items are for display only, with no official judging or competition
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Rules & Regulations: 1. All entries must be submitted on Sunday, August 14, between 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building located next to the Four Seasons building, or Monday, August 15 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon also in the Fine Arts Building. 2. Each owner will be responsible for picking up his/her entries on Sunday, August 21 from 8:00-9:00 p.m. after the close of the fair or Monday, August 22 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon, in the Fine Arts Building. 3. All entries must be accompanied by a sheet listing the displayers name, address and phone number, plus a listing of pieces to be displayed. Displayed material will not be insured against damage or theft. This is the responsibility of the owner. 4. All material must be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, correct specimen name and origin of material. Ex. Joe Smith, Lake Superior Agate, Minnesota. 5. During the fair, feel free to sign up for the fair drawing. It is open to the public. The winner will be drawn on Sunday evening after 8:00 p.m. You need NOT be present to win.
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DEPT. V - YOUTH LIVESTOCK JUDGING CLASSES Dairy: 1. Six classes represented by at least two breeds of cattle. 2. Two oral reasons classes for seniors; One oral reasons class for intermediates. No oral reasons for juniors.
BEN JENSEN ZACH VONRUDEN Co-Superintendent Co-Superintendent 507-475-3545 66583 170th Ave. Dodge Center, MN 55927 507-213-3048 The 2016 Steele County Free Fair will host a Youth Livestock Judging Contest for all interested youth. DATE: TIME:
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DETAILS Friday evening, August 19, 2016 (SHARP) Registration for Dairy & General Livestock - 4:00 PM General Livestock Contest - 4:30 PM Dairy Contest - 5:30 PM Registration for Rabbit - 5:00 PM Rabbit Contest - 5:30 PM Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna General Livestock Contest - Cattle Judging Arena Dairy Contest - Cattle Judging Arena Rabbit Contest - Rabbit Barn
General Livestock: 1. Seven classes represented by two classes from swine, sheep & beef; and 1 class of market goats. Classes may consist of market animals, breeding animals, or both. 2. Two oral reasons classes. 3. One question class. Rabbit: 1. Four placing classes; one oral reasons class, one questions class. AWARDS IN EACH CONTEST Awards to: 1st place team: overall & reasons in each division 1st place individual: overall & reasons in each division Ribbons to: Top ten teams: overall & reasons in each division Top ten individuals: overall & reasons in each division Registration Fee: $1 per judging contestant. Payable at time of registration. No advance registration is required. Judging Contest Assistance: All adults with team responsibilities (coaches, chaperones, etc.) will be assigned a responsibility in scoring, tabulating or as a group leader upon their team's registration.
CONTEST RULES 1. Team will consist of 3-4 members with high three scores counting for the team score. 2. School or county may enter an unlimited number of teams/individuals for Dairy and General Livestock. Rabbit contestants register as individuals and may sign up as teams as well. 3. FFA team members should be presently enrolled in high school or be current year graduates. 4. 4-H team members should be current year members. 5. All contestants in the Dairy, General Livestock & Rabbit contests will be divided into 3 divisions: Jr - 5th grade & under, completed; Int. - 6th - 8th grade completed; Sr. - 9th grade and over, completed. 6. Other than oral reason classes, official placings on all classes will be given immediately following the placing and cards collected from the contestants. 7. Time Schedule: 4:30 PM SHARP - General Livestock Contest 5:30 PM SHARP - Dairy Contest 5:30 PM SHARP - Rabbit Contest Awards Presentation at the conclusion of each contest.
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PARKING/CAMPING INFORMATION Each year your Steele County Free Fair is drawing more exhibitors and patrons. Ample parking space is provided off Austin Road and 18th Street, and in the large area east of the race track. Both areas are convenient for fairgoers. Parking stickers will be good at the following gates: Austin Road and 18th Street. All exhibitors will be required to purchase parking stickers. This includes livestock and commercial exhibitors. There will be Handicapped Parking at regular charge at the Park Street gate, Scooters and wheelchairs can be rented at the Park Street gate. PARKING/CAMPING • $40.00/day (includes electricty & water) or $200 for the week
• Tents - daily $10.00 ($15.00 with electric) $75/Week • Parking streets outside grounds (free) • Regular parking $5.00 (per day) or $25.00 (entire week) • Vendor regular parking $25.00 • Concessionaire supply vehicles (no electrical) $55.00 • Concessionaire supply vehicles (with electrical) $80.00 • Supply vehicles (in camping lot) $50.00 (with electrical service) • Supply vehicles delivery $35.00 (no services) (Limited space available near lots!)
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SCFF RULES & REGULATIONS The management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules as in its judgement it may deem advisable.
COMPETITION REGULATIONS: 1. Stock and articles must be entered in the name of the bona fide owners, and grain, vegetables, fruit, dairy products and domestic manufactures must have been raised or made by exhibitors thereof during the past year. 2.
Every article in competition must correspond in number and description with the premium list and be in its proper class, in order to obtain premiums. No change or alteration will be permitted after the books are placed in the hands of the judges.
13. When a sum of premium money is to be paid out pro-rata the appointment shall be according to the merits of the individual exhibits. 14. Special premiums may be offered by interested persons for entries which conform to the general classification of the fair association. 15. If the fair receipts prove insufficient to meet all demands, the society reserves the right to first pay all bona fide expenses of the fair and pay premiums with the balance on hand.
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Each entry tag shall be securely attached to the entry itself, or the stall, pen or receptacle in which it is shown.
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All entries are to remain on exhibit until 8:00 PM Sunday, the closing day of the fair unless noted differently in department rules.
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The Fair will use diligence to insure the safety of stock or articles entered for exhibition, after their arrival and placement, but under no circumstances will it be responsible for loss, injury, or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any articles on exhibition. The exhibitor shall indemnify the Fair thereof against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.
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The awards for entries shall be designated by ribbons or cards as follows: First Premium – blue,
17. No person will be permitted to distribute advertising matter on the grounds except from their place of business or exhibit. The tacking or posting of any advertisements, bills, cards, etc. other than within the space occupied by exhibitors, is strictly prohibited. The distribution of hand bills, flyers, heralds, etc., will not be permitted unless permission is granted by management. Anyone violating these rules will be liable for expulsion from the grounds as the board may elect.
Second Premium – red; third premium – white or green; fourth premium – yellow; fifth or commended – pink; sweepstakes – purple.
18. The management would be appreciative if persons will report any mistreatment or extortion practiced by any employee or vendor at the fair.
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The superintendent of the department or some other persons appointed shall assist the awarding committee as clerk and shall keep a record of the awards made. This record, when completed, will be returned to the secretary.
19. They also ask for immediate information regarding any questionable or demoralizing privilege. Do not wait until the fair is over to make a complaint, report it immediately.
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All awards shall be made by comparison of the individual merits of the entries.
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Any interference by exhibitors to influence or dictate the decisions of the judges will be sufficient cause for excluding his or her entry from competition, and should be reported to the secretary through the superintendent of the division.
10. No appeal from the decision of the awarding committee shall be allowed. An exhibitor may make a protest to the superintendent of the department at the time of the award, who may then require the judge to give reasons for such placing. 11. Premiums will not be awarded on articles or animals of inferior merit regardless of the number in competition for a premium. The judge may award no premium, second, or first premium as merit may warrant. 12. Exhibition of articles not competing for premiums must be arranged for at the secretary’s office and will be arranged as far as possible in conformity with the wishes of the exhibitor.
16. The deadline for all premium issues (inquiries, request for changes, etc.) is September 15. All awards, ribbons, cash premiums and exhibits not picked up at the Fair Office by September 15 will be forfeited and become property of the Steele County Free Fair. Premium checks that are issued will become void after 60 days. Checks will not be reissued.
20. It is the aim of the management to have a moral, clean fair, which will commend the support of the entire community. 21. No pets are allowed on fairgrounds except for service animals. 22. Smoking will be allowed only in designated areas. 23. All exhibitors and concessionaires are to separate their garbage and grease and dispose of same in the proper containers. 24. Building Hours – Except Barns Tuesday: 3-10 PM Wednesday-Saturday 11 AM-10 PM Sunday 11AM – 8 PM Outside Vendor Hours (Minimum) Tuesday: Must be set up by 3 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11 AM – 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday: 11 AM – 11:30 PM Outdoor vendors must close by 1:00 AM
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LIVESTOCK INFORMATION EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY IN MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF STATE RULE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The exhibition management may adopt more but not less restrictive health requirements than required by state rule. Livestock or poultry known by the exhibitor to have an infectious, communicable disease or to have been exposed to an infectious, communicable disease, or to be from a quarantined herd or flock may not be entered in an exhibition. Warts and ringworm are considered communicable diseases. Therefore, livestock affected by these diseases cannot be exhibited. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is not acceptable. All animals must be examined by the official veterinarian on the day they are admitted to the exhibition and at least once daily during the exhibition. Prior to entering a public exhibition, animals must meet the requirements for exhibition, importation, and intrastate movement as defined by the Board of Animal Health. No animal may enter or be at a public exhibition that is showing clinical signs of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease, including ringworm and warts. The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises of any livestock with clinical signs of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases. Animals placed in a quarantine facility must remain there until removed from the exhibition premises. Livestock and poultry entered in a petting exhibit are not exempt from the exhibition rules if the animals are from more than one farm or there are other animals at the exhibit. CATTLE - Cattle must be individually & officially identified. SHEEP AND GOATS - Sheep and goats must be officially
identified. No sheep or goat that is within 30 days of giving birth may be exhibited without prior approval from the Board of Animal Health. DEER AND ELK - Deer and elk must be officially identified. POULTRY - Chickens, turkeys, and game birds, except baby poultry, must be individually identified with a leg or wing band. Chickens, turkeys, game birds, and hatching eggs from these birds must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified pullorum-typhoid clean or are negative to a pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. Turkeys and turkey hatching eggs must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified Mycoplasma gallisepticum clean and Mycoplasma synoviae clean or are negative to a Mycoplasma gallisepticum and a Mycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. SWINE - Swine must be individually & officially identified. HORSES - Horses, except suckling foals accompanying a negative dam, must be negative to an official Coggins test conducted within 12 months prior to the opening date of an exhibition. DOGS - Dogs four months of age or older must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination documenting that the dog is currently vaccinated for rabies.
First Aid Station Located at the Safety Zone
2016 SOUTHERN MINNESOTA COUNTY FAIRS Blue Earth County, Garden City...............July 28 - 30
LeSueur County, LeCenter ................ August 18 - 21
Brown County, New Ulm .......................August 10 14
Mower County, Austin ......................... August 9 - 14
Cannon Valley, Cannon Falls ........................July 1 - 4
Nicollet County, St. Peter .................. August 10 - 14
Dakota County, Farmington ................. August 8 - 14
Olmsted County, Rochester .....................July 25 - 31
Dodge County, Kasson ..............................July 13 - 17
Rice County, Faribault .............................July 19 - 24
Faribault County, Blue Earth ....................July 19 - 23
Steele County, Owatonna................... August 16 - 21
Fillmore County, Preston ..........................July 18 - 24
Wabasha County, Wabasha ......................July 13 - 16
Freeborn County, Albert Lea .................. August 2 - 7
Waseca County, Waseca ..........................July 13 - 17
Goodhue County, Zumbrota................. August 9 - 14
Winona County, St. Charles ......................July 6 - 10
Houston County, Caledonia ............... August 17 - 21
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2016 Amateur Talent Contest P.O. Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060 Phone: 507-451-5305 • Fax: 507-451-4154 Presented By:
Name of Act __________________________________________________________________ Division ( ) Preteen (12 and under) ( ) Teen (13-18) ( ) Open (19 and over) If Group: Name of Contact Person __________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ Home Phone ( ) ________________________ Work Phone ( ) _______________________ Describe Talent: ________________________________________________________________ Name of Song _________________________________________________________________ Accessories Needed: (CD player, piano, etc.) _________________________________________ Signature of Applicant ___________________________________Date ___________________ Any Other Information We Should Know ____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ The Steele County Free Fair Owatonna People’s Press Amateur Talent Contest will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2016 on the United Prairie Bank Stage in Fair Square Park. A period for rehearsal will be available from 8:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19. Entries will be accepted only by those who have legal residence in Steele County. Acts will be categorized into three different classes. Pre teen (12 and under) Teen (13-19) Open ( 19 and over) Each first place winner will compete in the MN State Fair Talent Contest in their age category. Accompanists, when not a part of the act, may be of any age. Time limit will be 4 minutes. Points will be deducted for contestants going over the limit. Musical groups and vocalists are allowed to perform a medley of tunes, but must remain within the four minute time limit. Steele County Free Fair reserves the right to disqualify an act that has suggestive lyrics or is not acceptable to a general audience.
Contestants may use taped or CD accompaniment, provided there is musical accompaniment ONLY. Absolutely NO recorded back up vocals are allowed on tape. An electric piano will be available for use. If act is judged the top winner in their category, they must perform the same act or musical selection at the State Fair. Contestants may only participate in one act in one age category. There is limited room on stage for dancers. Each division first place winner will receive $75.00; second place $25.00 For further information contact the Talent Show Coordinator Todd Hale at (507) 451-5305. E-mail: thale@scff.org Entry forms are due by Tuesday, August 16 to: Talent Contest, Steele County Free Fair, Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060 or bring to Fair Office on Fairgrounds or fax 451-4154. Entry forms are available on the fair website (www.scff.org) or from the fair secretary’s office or the Owatonna People’s Press office.
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class. Funds raised by the Steele County 4-H Club Council are used to benefit 4-H youth programs in Steele County.
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TRIP LIMITS: 4-H’ers may accept only one livestock and one general livestock State Fair individual trip buy may
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ELMER RESELAND STAGE DEDICATION TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 6:00 PM
First Aid Station Check at the Information Station For Location
Enjoy “Bella” the Milking Cow Presented by Steele County Dairy Association By the FFA Barnyard
Wells Fargo Auto Museum Featuring Trucks from 1910-1070’s
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FOUR DOG TEAM award sponsored by Steele County 4-H Club Council
CHAMPION ADVANCED DOG AGILITY award sponsored by Heartland Animal Hospital
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Visit Gandy’s Antique Tractor Display On the East Side of the Fairgrounds
First Aid Station Check at the Information Station For Location
Enjoy “Bella” the Milking Cow Presented by Steele County Dairy Association By the FFA Barnyard
Watch the Thank A Farmer Magic Show And Enticing Entertainment At the Elmer Reseland Stage Stage located East Side of 4-H Building
Fair Facts Over 100 Food Stands 40 Rides on the Midway 7000 Exhibitors 300 Indoor Vendor Booths
Wells Fargo Auto Museum Featuring Trucks from 1910-1070’s
Check out the Steele County Free Fair On Facebook
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Announce Champ & Res Champ Sr. Overall English
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4-Hers are responsible for letting horse committee
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Check out the Muckle Museum Fair History
Visit Gandy’s Antique Tractor Display On the East Side of the Fairgrounds
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August 20. All remaining sheep will be loaded for harvest Sunday morning of County Fair.
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ELMER RESELAND STAGE DEDICATION TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 6:00 PM
First Aid Station Check at the Information Station For Location
Equine Hall of Fame Tuesday August 16 12:30 PM Cattle Show Arena
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CLUB HERDSMANSHIP AWARDS
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clubs provided by Steele County 4-H Council
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Memory of Sharon Katzung
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sponsored by NWTF - Steele Spurs Chapter
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Steele County 4-H Members, Parents, 4-H Club Council and Extension Staff also wish to THANK all those who have supported our Steele County 4-H program through the 4-H Food Stand, Shop with Santa, and our 4-H Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction. Your support makes good things happen for Steele County youth!
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