2017 Greater Jefferson

County Fair June 21-26, 2017

Iowa State University

Extension and Outreach

Jefferson County

2606 West Burlington Avenue

Fairfield, Iowa 52556

(641) 472-4166

(641) 472-2591, fax

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Jefferson

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM– 4:30 PM

Jefferson County Fair Website:

http://www.jeffersoncofair.com

Jefferson County Fair Board Email:

greaterjeffersoncofair@gmail.com

Admission: Front Gate Admission is Free!

Grandstand Admission:

Pits (all ages) $20

Grandstand, 12-Adult $10

Grandstand, Ages 5-11 $5

2

Division Page

Admission Charges 1

ATV Rules 8

Animal Divisions

Advanced Cattle Feeding Pen 28

Arrival and Weigh-in Times 13

Beef General Rules 25

Bottle Lamb 40

Breeding Beef 29

Bucket Bottle Calf 32

Cats 53

Dairy Cattle 34

Dairy Goat 35

Dog 49

General Livestock Rules 14

Herdsmanship 21

Horse & Pony 43

Llamas 38

Livestock Sale 17

Market Beef 28

Meat Goat 36

National Code of Show Ring Ethics 22

Pets 53

Poultry 49

Rabbit 47

Showmanship 20

Sheep 38

State Health Requirements 18

Swine 41

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3

Division Page

Bill Riley Talent Contest 87

Clover Kids (K-3) 10

Clothing Events Department 55

Communications Department 57

Conduct Rules 8

Exhibit Building (Static Exhibits)

Agriculture & Natural Resources 64

Animals 64

Creative Arts Dept. 65

Family & Consumer Sciences 68

General Rules 63

Horticulture 73

Personal Development 71

Science, Engineering, and Technology 72

Extension Council and Staff 5

Fair Board 5

Leaders (4-H and Clover Kids) 7

Open Class Information

Contests 90

Divisions 77

Handy Devices 86

Pets Division 87

Queen, Little Miss Contest Information 88

Schedule of Events Middle

Superintendents 4

Teen Council 7

Youth Committee 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4

DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS

Department Superintendent Superintendent Superinten-

dent

Advertising Jared Schultz

Beef/

Bucket Bottle

Mike

Schleicher

Chad Reed

Brandon Ledger

Shelby Reck

Buildings/

Grounds

Orville Brown

Richard Alexander

Jared Schultz

Mike Filson

Chad Reed

Steve Fritchen

Camping/

Campgrounds

Mike Filson Orville Brown Richard Heald

Carnival Steve Fritchen Tammy Jones Jared Schultz

Concessions Steven Fritchen Tammy Jones

Commercial

Exhibits

Tammy Jones Steve Fritchen

Dog Obedience Linda Selby

Dairy Mike Schleicher

Shelby Reck

Denny Thomes Lewis Thomes

Market Goat Denny Thomes

Bryan Lauderman

Mike Filson Richard Heald

Horse/

Pony

Gene Hoy Bryan Lauder-

man

Kolby Freeman

Poultry/

Rabbits

Vicki Tillis

Shelby Reck Lewis Thomes

Sheep Jeremy Atwood

Larry Horton

Mike Filson Bryan Lauder-

man

Swine Wade Stemsterfer

Larry Horton

Mike Filson Bryan Lauder-

man

Track Events Orville Brown Byran Lauder-

man

Mike Filson

Show Ring

Leaders

Wade Stemsterfer Richard Heald

Web Master Tammy Jones Samantha

Lange

General Duties

Show Ring

Clerking

Sherry Taglauer

Laura Taglauer

Molly Blakley

Kortney Heald

5

Stephen Burgmeier, Chairperson

Jeff Dunbar, Vice Chairperson

Barbara Kistler, Secretary

Paul Miller, Treasurer

Betty Coop

Sharie Leazer

Eric Miller

John Peck

President: Steve Fritchen 2018

Vice President: Mike Filson 2017

Secretary: Samantha Lange 2018

Treasurer: Jared Schultz 2019

Richard Alexander 2017

Orville Brown 2018

Kolby Freeman 2017

Richard Heald 2017

Larry Horton 2020

Tammy Jones 2019

Bryan Lauderman 2019

Brandon Ledger 2019

Shelby Reck 2020

Chad Reed 2020

Denny Thomes 2018

EXTENSION COUNCIL

Stan Hughes

County Director

Colleen Matson

Office Assistant

Rachel Wonderlich 4-H County Youth Coordinator

Cherry Sandeen

Youth Specialist Region 19

EXTENSION STAFF MEMBERS

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR BOARD

6

Mike Schleicher, Chairperson

Christine Engwall, Vice Chairperson

Molly Blakley, Secretary

Sherry Taglauer, Treasurer

Jeremy Atwood

Tom Bevins

Diane Bevins

Gene Hoy

Don Kaska

Stephen Pumphrey

Rachel Shaw

Carrie Steele

Wade Stemsterfer

Laura Taglauer

Vicki Tillis

Kelly Lacey, President

Chelsea Lanphier, Vice President

Kaitlyn Post, Secretary

Hollie Nelson, Treasurer

Malory Jones, Photographer

Sophie Stratton, Vicar

Fairfield FFA:Courtney Taglauer

Pekin FFA: Juston Lamb

AG ED INSTRUCTOR AND

FFA ADVISORS

JEFFERSON COUNTY TEEN COUNCIL

JEFFERSON COUNTY YOUTH COMMITTEE

7

4-H CLUB LEADERS

AND VOLUNTEERS

Fairfield Clover Kids

Cora Beltramea

Eileen Pickard

Libertyville Clover Kids Christina Delaney

Lockridge Clover Kids Julie Clubb

Packwood Clover Kids

Megan Fritchen

Ceniteers

Marvin Larson

Des Moines Ramblers

Becky Goehring

Dog Project Linda Selby

Future Forgers

Kortney Heald

Heidi Pickard

Hay Bales

Janice Shaw

Horse Project

Linda Selby

Kolby Freeman

Jefferson G’s Sharie Leazer

Mindset

Bonnie Hilger

Reena Holder

Packwood Trojans

Jaime Martin

Gail Molkenthin

Penn Workers Jeanette Lacey

Illuminati Confirmed

Robotics

Bonnie Hilger

Shilo Hilger

Diana Hughell

Shooting Sports Marvin Larson

Dennis Osborn

Eric Kyle

Robert Kiefer

Rough Riders

Rochelle Heisel

Gina Westercamp

Walnut Ridge Workers

Tres Hanshaw

CLOVER KIDS LEADERS

AND VOLUNTEERS

8

4 WHEELERS, GOLF CARTS, & ATV’S

The Jefferson County Fair Board has implemented the fol-

lowing policy on the use of 4 wheelers, golf carts, and AT-

V’s: the use of the above vehicles is limited to Fair Board

members or their designees.

4-H MEMBER AGE DIVISIONS Clover Kids: Kindergarten -3rd Grade

Junior 4-H Members: 4th-6th Grade

Intermediate 4-H Members: 7th-9th Grade

Senior 4-H Members: 10th-12th Grade

4-H & FFA CONDUCT RULES AND

APPEAL PROCECUDURES CONDUCT RULE FOR 4-H/FFA MEMBERS

Illegal acts including the possession or use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs will not be tolerated and a zero tolerance policy will be enforced. Further, any 4-H or FFA member who utilizes alcohol/tobacco while exhibiting his or her project will be disqualified from further participation in the County Fair even if the use of alcohol/tobacco by the 4-H or FFA member is legal. Violation of this rule shall result in the 4-H or FFA member being prohibited from participating in the remainder of the fair and forfeiture of any premium earned. Any individual who is found to have violated this rule shall have a right to protest pursuant to the protest procedures set out in paragraph 3.

DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT DECISIONS No protest shall be based upon a claim that the judge or judges are incompetent. A protest as to eligibility of an animal or article to compete in any class or as to an

The Jefferson County Fair Board will

endeavor to protect participants from injury.

THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR WILL NOT BE

HELD RESPONSIBLE

FOR ANY ACCIDENT, DAMAGE, OR LOSS.

9

interpretation of a rule must be in writing and filed with the Jefferson County Fair Board President before noon the day following the day on which the class was shown. The Jefferson County Fair Board President shall forward the protest to the department superintendents. Any decisions regarding the protest shall be made with a quorum present from the committee that is comprised of members of the 4-H Youth Committee, Extension Council and the Fair Board; which is known as the Advisory Committee. The ruling will be in the form of a written ruling. No Advisory Committee member shall be entitled to vote on a matter involving his/her family or a matter in which he or she has a conflict of interest. Any individual affected by the decision shall have a right to appeal pursuant to the protest procedures set out in paragraph 3.

When an appeal is made as provided in paragraphs 1 & 2, it shall be made in writing and filed with the a member of the advisory committee IMMEDIATELY following the incident in question. Any member of the youth committee, extension council or fair board can initiate the process. The committee shall hear the appeal within 4 hours of the occurrence. Each complaint shall be accompanied by a $25 cash deposit. If the appeal is upheld, the $25 deposit shall be refunded to the individual filing the protest. Expenses of proof shall be assessed against the losing party. The three member committee shall affirm, reverse, or modify the decision and its decisions shall be final. The decision shall be made at the earliest possible time after the appeal is filed.

YOUTH ACCOMODATION REQUEST

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach strives to

make its programs and events accessible to all Iowans who

are otherwise eligible to participate in the activities. This

applies to local and state events/programs. Reasonable ac-

commodations are often possible for persons with disabili-

ties who wish to participate, so long as the accommodations

do not fundamentally alter the nature of the program, cause

undue financial burden, or otherwise cause a direct threat to

the health or safety of others. Special Accommodation Re-

quest Forms are available at the Jefferson County Extension

and Outreach Office. Forms need to be submitted back to

the office six (6) weeks prior to the event or activity.

10

CLOVER KIDS

Clover Kids Fair Showcase - Activities Building

1. Open to all children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade

in Jefferson County.

2. Clover Kids will have the opportunity to discuss their

showcase items with a caring adult as items are entered.

3. There is no limit to the number of showcase items en-

tered by a Clover Kid; however, all items must be made

by the Clover Kid under adult supervision. Items may

be made at home, in school, at day care, or at camp.

4. Showcase items may be entered on Monday, June 19th

from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the Activities Building on the

Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

5. All showcase items will receive a participation ribbon;

no premium money will be given for these items.

6. All showcase items will be on display at the Jefferson

County Fair until Sunday, June 25th at 6:00pm. Items

may be picked up at this time. Items not picked up at

the fairgrounds will be available for pick-up at the Jef-

ferson County Extension Office during normal office

hours.

7. The Jefferson County Extension Office and the Jefferson

County Fairboard will use diligence to ensure the safety

of all items entered at the Jefferson County Fair; howev-

er, we are not responsible for damage or loss by fire,

theft, etc.

8. Showcase items may be in any of the categories below:

Class A: Animals – Showcase items related to all

species and types of animals. The actual animal

may not be brought to the fair.

Class B: Creative Arts – Showcase items related to

art, photography, and music.

Class C: Agriculture and Natural Resources –

Showcase items related to plants, agriculture, and

the environment. Notice: Due to the risk of bringing

live plants to the county fair, you will be totally re-

sponsible for the care of your plant(s) while they are

at the fair.

Class D: Family and Consumer Science – Show-

case items related to food, clothing, or home deco-

rating. Sewn or home-crafted items can be included

in this class.

11

Class E: Personal Development – Showcase items

related to, or created by the child, such as stories,

poems, etc.

Class F: Science, Engineering, and Technology –

Showcase items related to science, engineering,

technology, or items designed and built by the child,

such as wood items.

Class G: Other – Showcase items not included un-

der any of the above classes.

Clover Kids Pet Show 1. Open to all children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade

in Jefferson County. Entry is required by June 1st.

2. Clover Kids will have the opportunity to show the audi-

ence their pet and tell a caring adult about their pet.

3. Clover Kids Pet Show animals are only allowed on the

fairground during the entry and show time. Entry of

pets will take place on Sunday, June 25 between

11:30am and 12:00 noon in the Dairy Barn. The show

will begin at 12:30pm.

4. All pets must come properly restrained or contained.

Examples include on a leash, in a box, cage, or bowl.

5. Livestock animals such as swine, horses, cattle, poultry,

are not to be shown in the Clover Kids Pet Show. All

animals must be less than 200 pounds.

6. Clover Kids and pets must be supervised by an adult at

all times. The adult is responsible for both the Clover

Kid and pet.

7. Cats and dogs must have a current rabies certificate.

8. Any female animal in season cannot be shown.

9. Participants will receive a participation ribbon; no pre-

mium money will be given.

10. Clover Kids may show animals in the following classes.

Class A. Cats

Class B. Dogs

Class C: Gerbils

Class D: Guinea Pigs

Class E: Hamsters

Class F: Mice

Class G: Turtles

Class H: Fish

Class I: Birds

Class J: Other

12

Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Shows Purposes:

A. To design a developmentally appropriate livestock project to

fit the physical and maturity level of young children in Kin-

dergarten – 3rd grade.

B. To introduce children to health, nutrition, and environmental

needs of bucket bottle animals.

C. To provide children opportunities to learn basic record keep-

ing and communication skills.

D. To nurture children’s understanding of the livestock industry.

General Rules: 1. All Kindergarten - 3rd grade animal exhibit opportunities will

be cooperative and not competitive.

2. Project is open to all Jefferson County children in K-3rd.

3. Children in Clover Kids shows must be accompanied by an

adult in the show ring at all times.

4. Animal must be bucket or bottle fed; no nursing permitted.

5. Sign up by June 1st with the Extension Office.

6. Record keeping forms will need to be filled out prior to the

show day and are available at the Jefferson County Extension

Office. The record keeping forms must be turned in at the time

of the entry on the day of the show.

7. All animals will be shown on halter and should be clean and

groomed.

8. Children will be asked question regarding: care and manage-

ment of raising the animal, showing/handling of the animal,

fitting, general health, condition of the animal, child’s

knowledge, appropriate record keeping.

9. Bucket bottle exhibitors must follow the fair’s rules and health

requirements as stated in the fair book. These include, but are

not limited to, the following: no evidence of warts, ringworm,

pinkeye, or other infectious conditions will be allowed; each

exhibitor is responsible for showing and caring for his or her

animal in partnership with a caring adult

10. A participation ribbon will be awarded to all exhibitors.

Special Rules for Bucket/Bottle Calves: 1. Calves must be in possession of the child within two weeks of

birth. Any newborn or orphaned calf - steer or heifer - dairy or

beef - purebred or crossbred - calved after January 1st of the

current year.

2. Male calves may be shown as a steer only.

3. Limit of one calf per exhibitor.

Special Rules for Bucket/Bottle Lambs and Goats:

1. Limit of one lamb or goat per exhibitor.

13

4-H / FFA LIVESTOCK

ARRIVAL &

WEIGH IN TIMES

ALL PENS ARE READY FOR LIVESTOCK AT

6:00PM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20

BEEF

Weigh In Be ready at 9am Wednesday

Will weigh immediately after swine

Tattoos / tags / registrations will be

checked beginning at 9am

Stalling ALL Beef (market & breeding) must

be in stalls at 9am Wednesday

Tack May be placed in the barn Monday

at 12:00 pm (noon) at owners risk!

SHEEP & MEAT GOATS

Weigh In 8am Wednesday

Stalling ALL Meat Goats & Sheep (market

& Breeding) must be in pens at

8am Wednesday

SWINE

Weigh In 9am Wednesday

Stalling ALL Swine must be in pens at 8am

Wednesday

DAIRY / RABBITS / POULTRY

PENS ALL Dairy, Rabbits & Poultry must

be in pens at 8am Wednesday

SEE GENERAL RULES & SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT

RULES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

14

4-H / FFA LIVESTOCK

GENERAL RULES &

REGULATIONS

ALL EXHIBITORS AT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR

AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL RULES & REGULATIONS

SET FORTH IN THIS PREMIUM LIST AND ALSO ABIDE

WITH ANY RULINGS MADE BY THE FAIRBOARD NOT

COVERED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST, WITHOUT

RECOURSE.

Jefferson County Fitting and show preparation rule:

It is the intent that the 4-H’er take responsibility for car-

ing for and grooming his/her own animals (refer to Na-

tional Code of Ethics #3 - which each youth exhibitor

agreed to upon enrollment - on page 20). If assistance is

needed, it should be aimed at helping the 4-H’er learn

new skills. ONLY the following persons will be allowed

to assist:

a. Parent/Guardian of the exhibitor

b. Sibling of the exhibitor

c. Another Jefferson County 4-H/FFA member

d. Approved mentor

NOTE: mentor MUST be screened and

approved - turn in mentor’s contact info

by May 15 to the Extension Office

This includes all grooming, fitting, putting on equipment,

and bringing the animal to the show arena/ring. This is

for EVERY SPECIES of animals. Any youth found in

violation of this rule will be immediately disqualified and

the animal will be removed from the fair grounds.

1. Stall fees, livestock entries & identifications must be

completed by May 15. Extraordinary forgiveness MAY

BE granted if a written request is received by the Ex-

tension Council by their June meeting. No other ex-

ceptions will be made. 2. All exhibits will be brought in at scheduled times and

must be put in pens and stalls as directed.

3. ALL TRAILERS ARE TO BE PARKED IN

DESIGNATED AREA SOUTH OF THE BARNS.

15

4. NO LIVESTOCK (EXCEPT HORSES) WILL BE

ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF THE GREEN FENCE AT

ANYTIME. ALL LIVESTOCK IS TO REMAIN IN

THE BARNS FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

UNLESS BEING SHOWN OR PREPARED FOR

SHOW. IE: NO CATTLE TO TIE OUTS BEFORE

8:00 P.M. OR AFTER 8:00 A.M.

5. Anyone bringing swine, beef, sheep, dairy cattle/goats,

meat goats, rabbits, or poultry must be YQCA certified.

6. All pens and stalls must be cleaned of manure, etc. at the

close of fair. Any animals not selling at the livestock

sale must be checked out with the Superintendent

before the animals are loaded. If this is not done,

PREMIUM MONEY FOR THAT EXHIBIT WILL

BE FORFEITED.

7. Any Jefferson County 4-H/FFA member is eligible to

exhibit provided they are officially enrolled in 4-H &

FFA in Jefferson County by the enrollment deadline and

have completed at least 6 hours of 4-H/FFA activity. 8. All projects must be under the daily care and supervision

of the exhibitor.

9. Animals must be in possession of 4-H/FFA member by

May 15th of current year.

10. Proper project identification must have been recorded

with the Jefferson Co. Extension Office by the deadline

date: Market Beef December Weigh-In; Market

Swine March Weigh-In; Market Sheep, Bucket Bottle

Lambs & Meat Goats April Weigh-In; Breeding Beef,

Bucket/Bottle Calves, Dairy, Dogs, Pets, Cats,

Horses, Poultry, Rabbit, Breeding Sheep May 15

11. SUBSTITUTE SHOWMEN- All showing must be done

by 4-H / FFA member owner. In case of sickness or

excused absence an exhibitor may select another 4-H /

FFA member to show the exhibit. Excused absences

will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis

by the 4-H Youth Committee. Absent members will not

be eligible for showmanship.

12. ASSISTANT SHOWMEN-In case of two entries in the

same class the exhibitor may select another 4-H / FFA

member as an assistant. The substitutes and assistants

must be approved by the department superintendent.

13. SUBSTITUTE & ASSISTANT SHOWMEN MUST BE

A 4-H/FFA MEMBER WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO

EXHIBIT AT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR.

16

14. No one is allowed in the show ring except the 4-H/

FFA members showing, superintendents, judges, ring

man, and show secretaries.

15. LIVESTOCK SELLING IN THE 4-H/FFA AUCTION

MUST HAVE BEEN SHOWN IN THEIR

RESPECTIVE CLASSES.

16. Livestock participating in the 4-H/FFA Livestock

Auction will no longer be considered 4-H/FFA projects

and may not be exhibited as such in any show, exhibit,

or event.

17. CATTLE ONLY must be taken off water at 12:00

midnight preceding the sale. Swine may be fed the

morning of the sale but must be completed by 8:00 am.

18. Checks in payment for purchases must be turned into the

clerk in the 4-H building. No livestock will be released

from the grounds until settled for and release slip will be

issued. Checks will be mailed to the seller.

19. The livestock not selling will be released according to

schedule.

20. The stalls and pens must be cleaned before 8:00 a.m.

each day of the show and all refuse matter disposed of

as the Dept. Supt. may direct.

21. Manure must be placed in designated disposal areas. It

is the responsibility of each exhibitor to keep the pen,

stall, aisle, and area around his/her exhibit clean.

22. The Fair Board will not be responsible for any injury to

any exhibitor or exhibit.

23. No diseased animals will be housed on the grounds. All

animals must meet the State Health Requirements of

livestock for exhibitions at county shows and fairs.

24. Premiums will be awarded as follows: Blue, $3.00, Red

$2.00, White $1.00.

25. All checks must be cashed within 60 days of issue.

Premiums will be paid only to 4H/FFA Exhibitors who

meet the qualifications as set forth in the County 4-H

Rules & Regulations and this premium list.

26. An animal cannot be a champion unless it is blue ribbon

quality.

27. All exhibitors in the show ring must wear 4-H/FFA

shirts respectfully. 4-H shirts must be an official

Jefferson County 4-H t-shirts or chevrons may be at-

tached to a plain white t-shirt or blouse. Shirts and

chevrons are available for purchase in the Extension

Office. THIS RULING APPLIES TO ALL 4-H &

17

FFA CLASSES INCLUDING ALL HORSE AND

PONY CLASSES. EXHIBITORS ARE TO WEAR

BLUE JEANS. This ruling also applies to sale day in

the ring. 28. For purposes of showing, the official Jefferson Coun-

ty 4-H T-shirt MAY NOT be modified.

29. All market animals in beef, goats, sheep and swine must

be weighed at Jefferson County weigh in dates in order

to be eligible for rate of gain at the Jefferson Co. Fair.

30. All livestock bids must be in by 5:00 pm, on Friday,

June 23. No other bids will accepted after this time

unless so determined by the superintendents

31. Animals offered for sale in an auction are considered to

have changed ownership even if bought back by the

original owner or if the owner refuses a bid or says “No

Sale!” All animals offered for sale are terminated as 4-H

projects.

32. Tie-outs will be on a first come, first serve basis.

33. All dogs must be kept on leashes at all times. No dogs

in the barns.

4-H/FFA Livestock Sale

Monday, June 26 at 9:00 AM

Show Arena

All 4-H / FFA Members MUST wear their official

Jefferson County 4-H/FFA t-shirt in the Sale Ring

while selling their animals! (See General Rules 27)

The Jefferson County Fair Board and the Jefferson

County Extension Office would like to thank our Live-

stock Buyers for their continued support of our

4-H / FFA program!

18

STATE HEALTH

REQUIREMENTS HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR

EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK,

POULTRY & BIRDS AT A

COUNTY 4-H/FFA FAIR

ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT,

PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES OR ANY OTHER

CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS CONDITION WILL

ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.

1. No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection

will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at a

County 4-H/FFA Fair, but the animals must be

inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an

accredited veterinarian.

2. Each show must have an official veterinarian.

3. Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined

herds cannot be exhibited.

SWINE

1. Swine exhibitors at county fairs that do not require

a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, must sign and

present an owner affidavit that the animals being

exhibited did not originate form a quarantined herd

and to the best of their knowledge, swine dysentery

has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12

months.

2. Swine returning from an exhibition to its home herd

or moved to a purchaser’s herd, following an

exhibition or consignment sale, must be isolated and

retested negative for pseudo rabies not less than 30

days and not more than 60 days after reaching the

swine’s destination. (Code of Iowa 166D.13 (2))

SHEEP AND GOATS

1. All sexually intact sheep must have an individual

scrapie flock of origin identification tag.

19

2. All sexually intact goats that are housed with sheep

must have an individual scrapie flock of origin

identification tag.

3. Scrapies tags MUST be in the animal’s ear by the

weigh-in/identification date for that animal. 4. Any evidence of club lamb fungus, ring worm,

draining abscesses, foot rot, sore mouth, or any

other contagious disease will eliminate the animal

from the show.

POULTRY AND BIRDS

1. All poultry exhibited must come from U.S.

Pullorum Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks or

have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within

90 days of exhibition and the test must have been

performed by an authorized tester. However,

“Market Classes” of poultry consigned to a

slaughter establishment are exempt from the

Salmonella testing requirements.

2. A distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight foot

high solid partition must separate “Market Classes”

of poultry from all other poultry.

DOGS AND CATS

All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies

vaccination certificate.

THE DECISION OF THE OFFICAL

SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL

Dr. Michelle Burgmeier, DVM

The Village Vet— 641-469-3337

Official Jefferson County Fair Veterinarian

Dr. David Schmitt, D.V.M., State Veterinarian

Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land

Stewardship

20

SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES

Future Showmen

All children ages 4-8 will be allowed to participate in a Fu-

ture Showman class at the end of each species show.

A. This class is being offered as a ribbon only class.

B. An adult needs to be present in the ring with each par-

ticipant.

C. Each animal must be size appropriate for the future

showman AND the animal must have been shown ear-

lier in the day by a 4-H or FFA youth as a fair project.

D. Showman age to be determined as of January 1 of cur-

rent year.

E. Register the day of the show only.

4-H Showmanship

1. The objective of this class is to give recognition to those

exhibitors who exhibit the principles of good

showmanship, both preparation of their animal for the

show ring and presentation of their animal in the show

ring.

2. A showmanship class will be held at the conclusion of

each livestock division.

3. An exhibitor may participate in more than one division,

if they exhibited in those divisions.

4. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal.

5. Awards will be given in the swine, sheep, dairy cattle,

rabbits, poultry, goats, beef, and horse divisions.

6. SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP-Having completed the 10th,

11th, or 12th grade.

7. INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP-Having completed

the 7th, 8th or 9th grade.

8. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP-Having completed the 4th,

5th, or 6th grade.

9. Champion Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Showman in

each division will receive a trophy.

10. Purple showmanship ribbons will be awarded to those

selected by the judge for showmanship honors.

21

11. An exhibitor may compete each year and be eligible to

win a trophy. 12. An exhibitor may only win once in the Junior and

Intermediate Levels. After winning showmanship in

their age level, they will then compete in the next level

the following year with the Senior Level being the

exception. Once an exhibitor wins each division, they

will compete in a ‘winner’s circle’. Once in the

‘winner’s circle, they can continue to compete. 13. The Youth Committee along with various community

sponsors will offer a pro-rated participation premium to

all exhibitors that participate in an animal showmanship

class at the Greater Jefferson County Fair. These premi-

ums will be given at the conclusion of the Animal

Shows, Sunday, June 25 in the show arena.

SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS SPONSORS Champion Junior & Senior Showman

Pilot Grove Savings Bank, Branch Offices in Packwood,

Mt. Pleasant, Donnellson, Houghton, West Point and

Pilot Grove.

MidWestOne Bank provide trophies for Senior Dairy Goat

Showman Junior Dairy Goat Showman

Champion Intermediate Showman

Farmers Cooperative Association, Libertyville

Friends of Jefferson County Fair will provide a tro-

phy for the Intermediate Dairy Goat Showman.

HERDSMANSHIP AWARD

The Jefferson County Fair Board will sponsor the

herdsmanship awards. The purpose of these awards is to

promote neatness and cleanliness of stalls, alleyways, and

livestock in the exhibit barns during the County Fair. Safety

of visitors while in the barns, as well as exhibitors and

livestock will be stressed. A special committee will rate

livestock exhibits on a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter basis

during the fair. This committee will visit the livestock barns

at least once a day, unannounced to evaluate each

individual’s animals and exhibit area. Individual exhibitor

ratings will be grouped on a club or chapter basis to

determine a final rating. The judging of the exhibits by

22

committee will be based primarily on cleanliness of alleys,

stalls, pens, arrangement of exhibits, neatness, appearance of

animals, stall cards and attendant.

Criteria for Judging Herdsmanship The following applies to all pens or stalls for all animals:

1. Name of club, member, and animal properly identified

on stalling cards

2. Stall or pen cleaned of manure, fresh bedding or chips

put down if needed

3. Animal(s)’ appearance is clean and groomed

4. No tack is left in stalling or pen area

5. Poultry: Water and feed may be left in pen, check to see

that the feed and water are clean. Area under pen should

be kept clean.

6. Rabbits: Water available and feed bowl may remain in

pen, check to see that the feed and water are clean. Area

under pen should be kept clean.

7. Cattle: Tied properly as not to step into the aisle area or

tangle with other calf. No feed pans or water left in

stalls.

8. Hogs: Feed pans should not be kept in pens.

9. Sheep & Goats: Feed pans out of the pens and water

may be left if it is clean.

10. Species will not be judged the morning of their show.

NATIONAL CODE OF

SHOW RING ETHICS Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times de-

port themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their

conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the

highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advance-

ment of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as

well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes

of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any

event at a livestock show. In addition to the "IAFE National

Code of Show Ring Ethics," fairs and livestock shows may

have rules and regulations which they impose on the local,

county, state, provincial and national levels.

All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an

affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper con-

duct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain

23

and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influ-

enced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, train-

ers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of

ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and

shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with

the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows.

Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity

of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from com-

petition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all

livestock in competitive events:

1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and live-

stock show officials, proof of ownership, length of owner-

ship and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of

Ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.

2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsi-

ble persons shall provide animal health certificates from

licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock

show officials.

3. Exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their ani-

mals while at fairs or livestock shows.

4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will

enter the food chain free of volatile drug residues. The act

of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of

consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or abso-

lutely responsible person for show management to obtain

any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances

from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered

in an event which culminates with the animal entering the

food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in

accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial

statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be ex-

hibited if the drugs administered in accordance with feder-

al, state, and provincial statutes, regulations and rules af-

fect the animal's performance or appearance at the event.

If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine,

blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the

presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be

prima facie evidence such substance has been administered

to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed

that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance

tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken

from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and

all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer

to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and

24

accurate and the report received from the laboratory per-

tains to the sample taken from the animal in question and

correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the

sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor,

fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove oth-

erwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or

livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of

drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting

the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed

veterinarian.

5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign sub-

stance or drug or the external application of any substance

(irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could

affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour,

confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of

substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect

appearance only and except for surgical procedures per-

formed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose

of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.

6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices

such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical

contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable

and are prohibited.

7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or live-

stock show management, other exhibitors, breed represent-

atives, or show officials before, during, or after the compet-

itive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official

duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or

other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, coopera-

tion and respect and no person shall direct abusive or

threatening conduct toward them.

8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsi-

ble person shall conspire with another person or persons to

intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly con-

tribute or cooperate with another person or persons either

by affirmative action or Inaction to violate this code of eth-

ics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to

disciplinary action.

9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute

responsibility for an animal's condition by an owner, exhib-

itor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she

was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of

the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of

ethics.

10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by

the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsi-

25

ble person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or

livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring

Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or live-

stock show without recourse against the fair or livestock

show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent

that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair

or livestock show may be published with the name of the

violator or violators in any publication of the International

Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and

Expositions and any special notices to members.

11. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show

is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter,

trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has

read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and un-

derstands the consequences of and penalties provided for

actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that

any action which contravenes these rules and is also in vio-

lation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or

rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement au-

thorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.

4-H / FFA BEEF CATTLE General rules, regulations & health require-

ments apply to this department.

1. Each exhibitor may weigh, ear tag,

and enroll on Form 106 up to six (6)

market animals (steers & heifers) at the 4-H/FFA Beef

Weigh-In. A maximum of three (3) may be exhibited at

fair.

2. The Fair entry fee is $10.00 per head and must be paid

with the May 15 Fair entries.

3. All exhibitors must read and sign the National Code of

Show Ring Ethics in 4-H online or on paper at the time

of enrollment.

4. All Breeding Beef animals must be checked in with Beef

Superintendents at the time of fair weigh-in.

5. Market beef exhibits will be weighed on State approved

scales at the fairgrounds.

6. Market animals will be weighed one time only, no re-

weighing to make class

7. At fair weigh-in, registered steers must present the orig-

inal registration papers at check-in time. (No Copies)

Steers without necessary registration papers will be

shown in the crossbred division. Tattoos are checked!

26

8. Stall assignments will be designated by the superinten-

dents.

9. GROOMING CHUTES will not be allowed in the beef

barns except on Show Day. Chutes must be placed in

stalls, out of alley ways and must be removed from the

beef barns immediately after the beef show.

10. Common bedding will be used in the barns for all beef

cattle. The stalls will initially be bedded by the Jefferson

County Fair Board and the fee is included in the Entry

fee. NO ALTERNATIVE BEDDING WILL BE AL-

LOWED. A stockpile of bedding will be available for

Exhibitors to freshen stalls during fair. The Jefferson

County Fair Board will clean out stalls after the fair.

11. Tack stalls will be designated and show boxes must be

placed in the designated locations. Show boxes cannot

be placed with the exhibitors cattle. NO FEED STOR-

AGE ALLOWED IN BEEF BARNS. Feed cannot be

placed in the designated. Tack Stall locations.

12. Tack may be placed in the barns beginning Monday at

noon. (At the owner’s risk as the barns will be unattend-

ed.)

13. Only one fan per animal will be allowed. All fans must

have protective screen and have safe wiring. THE USE

OF BUTT FANS IS PROHIBITED IN ALL BEEF

BARNS. All fans must move air in the same direction.

14. RATE OF GAIN AWARDS will be given to the top five

(5) Rate Of Gain Calves (Steers and/or Heifers).

15. Overall Grand Champion and Overall Reserve Grand

Champion Market Beef Award. The following will com-

pete: Champion and Reserve Farm Raised Market Ani-

mal Champion and Reserve Market Heifer. Champion

and Reserve from each breed class. Champion and Re-

serve Crossbred Market Animal NOTE - AT CHECK-

IN, ALL ANIMALS MUST BE WEIGHED OR TAT-

TOOS CHECKED. (ALL ANIMALS RUN

THROUGH EITHER WEIGH-IN CHUTE OR

CHUTE TO CHECK TATTOO.)

16. All market steers must be castrated or banded by May 15.

17. All market steers/heifers weighing less than 850 pounds

will be shown in a special feeder class.

18. Animals shown in the feeder class will not be eligible for

Overall Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion

Market Beef Award

19. Special divisions will be provided for registered steers.

27

Entry in these classes must follow the Iowa State Fair

rules. To be eligible for the special breed division,

breed information of the sire’s name and registration

number must be provided at the December weigh-in the

calf must have a tattoo to read at the 4-H/FFA weigh-in.

20. All breed and crossbred market heifers show together

21. Heifers showing in the market heifer classes will not be

eligible to be shown in the breeding beef classes

22. Weight divisions will be determined by the superinten-

dents with a first and second place steer selected in each

weight division to compete for the respective Class

Champion and Reserve Champion.

23. Calves will be shown in classes determined by breed,

sex, and weight. Numbers of classes will be determined

by fair weigh-in weights.

24. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor/4-H family to

monitor the show’s progress and be ready to enter the

ring when the class is called; after the final call, judging

will commence.

1. Superintendents have the right to combine classes.

2. Do not water cattle after 12:00 A.M. (midnight) the

night preceding the sale.

3. Painting, dyeing and use of color agents on beef animals

will not be condoned by Jefferson County Fair. Beef

projects which show evidence of this will not be permit-

ted into the show ring. If a color or coloring agent rubs

off an animal rubbed with either a towel or hand, that

animal will be disqualified. All division champions will

be wiped with a towel to check for color and coloring

agents prior to entering the show ring for the champion-

ship drive.

The decisions of the superintendents are final.

CARCASS BEEF OF MERIT RULES

1. Each exhibitor will be allowed one (l) market beef in the

Carcass Beef of Merit class.

2. Additional animals may be scanned via ultrasound at the

exhibitor’s expense. Those animals will not be eligible

for the Carcass Beef of Merit Class.

3. Market beef may be a heifer or steer.

4. Carcass placing is determined using ultrasound method.

5. Results will be released during the Beef Show.

28

ADVANCED CATTLE FEEDING

(PEN OF 3 HEAD)

1. A member may feed from three (3) to five (5) head, ei-

ther steers or heifers, not mixed.

2. Animals to be weighed in and tagged at beef weigh-in.

3. Animals will be exhibited at the fair in a pen of three.

4. Animals do not need to be broke to lead or fitted. How-

ever, they must not be wild. Superintendent of beef

barn will determine animal’s disposition.

5. Judging will be conference style with cattle in pens.

6. Accurate feed records must be kept and brought to the

fair as part of the exhibit. Rate of gain and cost per

pound of gain will be considered in placing and must be

posted on pen after final weigh-in.

7. All 3 animals will be taken home. Exhibitor may sell

one ribbon for the pen. We will ultrasound all three

animals and carcass data will be collected on Wednes-

day, June 21.

8. Steers enrolled at weigh-in as market beef cannot be

shown in the advanced cattle feeding project & visa

versa

9. Evaluation of the project will be based on:

Record Evaluation...........….. 200 points

Interview with Committee... 200 points

Show ring Evaluation........... 100 points

Total Possible Points 500 points

Lot 32 – Advanced Cattle Feeding Pen of 3

CLUB GROUP 1. A club group will consist of three (3) market steers of

any breed exhibited from one 4-H Club or FFA Chapter.

2. Market beef heifers cannot be included in club group.

3. Each club or chapter is limited to one (1) group.

Lot 3 – Club Group

FARM RAISED MARKET BEEF

1. Calves entered in this division are not eligible to com-

pete in other market or breeding beef divisions except

for Overall Champion & Reserve Market Animal.

29

2. Champion Farm Raised will/can compete for Overall

Grand Champion & Overall Reserve Grand Champion

Market Beef Award.

3. Calves must be weighed and identified at 4-H/FFA Beef

weigh-in and designated for the Farm Raised Division.

The calf is not eligible to change to another Division.

4. The calf must have been born on the Exhibitor’s family

farm and the Exhibitor and/or family must have owned

the Dam at time of calf’s birth.

5. Steers and heifers will compete in separate classes.

Lot 1 – Farm Raised Animal

MARKET HEIFER Lot 1 – Individual Market Heifer

MARKET STEER

Lot 1 – Individual Market Steer, Angus

Lot 2 – Individual Market Steer Charolais

Lot 3 – Individual Market Steer, Chianina

Lot 4 – Individual Market Steer, Gelbvieh

Lot 5 – Individual Market Steer, Hereford

Lot 6 – Individual Market Steer, Limousin

Lot 7 – Individual Market Steer, MaineAnjou

Lot 8 – Individual Market Steer, Salers

Lot 9 – Individual Market Steer, Shorthorn

Lot 10– Individual Market Steer, Simmental

Lot 11 – Individual Market Steer, Belgian Blue

Lot 12 – Individual Market Steer, Other Breeds

Lot 13 – Individual Market Steer, Crossbred

Lot 14—Ind. Market Steer, Miniature Hereford

BREEDING BEEF CALVES, HEIFERS AND COWS

General rules, regulations & health requirements apply.

1. This division is open to breeding beef females.

2. A member cannot exhibit more than a total of five (5)

breeding beef animals, with a maximum of two (2) in

any one class. Cow/calf counts as 1 “animal”.

3. Purebred and grade animals will be shown in the same

classes by breed, with a crossbred class for animals not

meeting breed requirements.

30

4. Stall assignments are designated by the superintendents.

5. Heifers showing in the breeding beef classes will not be

eligible to show in the market heifer classes.

6. Prospect calves are calves born in the current calendar

year. Can be a heifer, bull or steer. The calf CAN BE

the calf of a cow/calf pair exhibit.

7. Senior Calves are calves born between September 1 and

December 31 of the previous year. NO BULLS AL-

LOWED

8. A yearling is a heifer born between January 1 and Au-

gust 31, 2016.

9. A senior yearling is a heifer born between September 1

and December 31 of 2 years previous. (2015)

10. All heifers and cows with calves must be shown in the

cow calf class. The calf may be shown in the prospect

calf class.

11. A male calf may remain a bull when entered in the cow

calf class.

12. Birth date and breed must be shown on entry blank

13. Classes may be divided at the discretion of the superin-

tendent.

14. If questionable situations arise, final breed determination

will be made by superintendents.

15. First place breeding beef heifer in each division and

breed will compete for Champion Breeding Beef Heifer.

16. First place breeding cow/calf in each breed will compete

for Champion Breeding Cow/ Calf.

17. Breed Champion will be selected for each breed. This

selection will be made at the end of each Breed Show.

PROSEPCT CALVES Lot 1—Heifer Calves

Lot 2—Male Calves

SENIOR CALVES Lot 3—Heifer Calves

Lot 4 –Steer Calves

YEARLINGS Lot 5 – Angus

Lot 8 – Hereford

Lot 11– Polled Hereford

Lot 14 – Shorthorn

Lot 17– Simmental

31

Lot 20 – Chianina

Lot 23 – Limousin

Lot 26 – Charolais

Lot 29 – Crossbred

Lot 32 – Maine Anjou

Lot 35 – Appendix Shorthorn

SENIOR (FALL) YEARLINGS Lot 5 – Angus

Lot 8 – Hereford

Lot 11– Polled Hereford

Lot 14 – Shorthorn

Lot 17– Simmental

Lot 20 – Chianina

Lot 23 – Limousin

Lot 26 – Charolais

Lot 29 – Crossbred

Lot 32 – Maine Anjou

Lot 35 – Appendix Shorthorn

COW/CALF Lot 7 – Angus

Lot 10 – Hereford

Lot 13 – Polled Hereford

Lot 16 – Shorthorn

Lot 19 – Simmental

Lot 22 – Chianina

Lot 25– Limousin

Lot 28 – Charolais

Lot 31 – Crossbred

Lot 34 – Maine Anjou

Lot 37 – Appendix Shorthorn

BEEF CATTLE SHOW ORDER

1. Prospect Calves

2. Fall Calves

3. Junior Yearling Heifers

4. Senior Yearling Heifers

5. Cow/Calf

6. Champion Cow/Calf

7. Breeding Beef Heifer by Lot Number

32

8. Champion & Reserve Breeding Beef Heifer

9. Champion & Reserve Pen of 3 Advanced Cattle Feeding

Conference Judging

10. Farm Raised Market (Steers & Heifers)

11. Market Heifer

12. Market Steers by Lot Number

13. Overall Grand Champion & Reserve Market Animal

14. Rate of Gain

15. Carcass of Merit

16. Senior Showmanship

17. Intermediate Showmanship

18. Junior Showmanship

BUCKET BOTTLE CALVES

General rules, regulations & health requirements apply.

1. Project open to all 4-H members (Grades 4-12) enrolled

in Beef or Dairy projects.

2. Calf/calves must be identified at the Jefferson County

Extension Office by May 15.

3. An exhibitor may identify up to three (3) calves. A

maximum of only two (2) calves may be exhibited at the

fair. Only one calf will be eligible for a trophy. It is eli-

gible to be shown only in the Bucket-Bottle class.

Calves identified as Bucket-Bottle calves may only be

shown in Bucket-Bottle Classes.

4. Class is open to any newborn/orphan heifer or male calf.

5. A male bucket bottle calf may remain a bull, but will not

be eligible for any return bucket bottle classes unless it

has been made a steer.

6. Breed of calf can be beef, dairy or crossbred. Please

Note: Beef showmanship rules will apply for all.

7. Must have been calved between Jan. 1 and April 30 of

the current year.

8. If purchased, the calf must be purchased and in posses-

sion of member within two (2) weeks of birth.

9. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed (no nursing permitted

after purchase).

10. Calves will be shown at halter using beef showmanship.

11. Entries will be weighed on fair livestock scale on entry

day during beef weigh-in.

12. Classes will be determined by the Superintendents de-

pending on number of entries. Classes will be divided

33

by age of member and age of calves.

13. The fitting and showing of the calf should be according

to beef guidelines with emphasis on what the member

has learned.

14. Members may keep animals for breeding heifer, market

steer or market heifer class in the following year, sell at

private treaty or have the option to sell calves that are

exhibited at the Fair Livestock Auction.

15. No show sticks or brushes in show-ring on bucket-bottle

calf classes.

16. The judge will select a junior and intermediate champi-

on. Both winners will show for Overall Champion.

17. Evaluation of the project will be based on:

a. Record Evaluation...........… 200 points

b. Interview with Committee…200 points

c. Show ring Evaluation...........100 points

Total Possible Points…………500 points

18. There will not be a special showmanship class for Bucket

Bottle because it is already included in the point system. 19. 4-H members must wear a 4-H shirt during interview.

Junior Exhibitors Lot 1 - 1st year calves born between January 1 and March 1

of current year shown by Junior members

Lot 2 - 1st year calves born between March 2 and April 30 of

current year shown by Junior members

Intermediate Exhibitors Lot 3 - 1st year calves born between January 1 and March 1

of current year shown by Intermediate members

Lot 4- 1st year calves born between March 2 and April 30 of

current year shown by Intermediate members

Senior Exhibitors Lot 5- 1st year calves born between January 1 and March 1

of current year shown by Senior members

Lot 6- 1st year calves born between March 2 and April 30 of

current year shown by Senior members

RETURN BUCKET-BOTTLE CLASS

ANIMALS EXHIBITED IN PRIOR YEARS

IN A BUCKET BOTTLE CLASS 1. Market steers and heifers must have been weighed and

ear tagged during weigh-in in December.

34

2. Animal must have the original tag from previous year or

the tag must be produced if it has fallen out. Tag num-

bers will be verified in previous year’s records.

3. Classes will be designated by superintendents.

4. Classes may be combined.

5. Calves entered in this division are not eligible to com-

pete in other market or breeding beef divisions

6. Trophies will be given for champion in each class along

with a ribbon.

7. All ages will show in each class.

8. 4-H’er must designate at weigh-in time if animal will

show in regular class or return bucket bottle.

9. Return Bucket Bottle class will show after the Bucket

Bottle Class

Lot 1 - Returning Bucket/Bottle Market Steer

Lot 2 - Returning Bucket/Bottle Market Heifer

Lot 3 - Returning Bucket/Bottle Breeding Heifer

Lot 4 - Returning Bucket/Bottle Cow/Calf

BUCKET BOTTLE SHOW ORDER 1. Bucket Bottle Calves - Senior

2. Senior Champion & Reserve Bucket Bottle Calf

3. Bucket Bottle Calves - Intermediates

4. Intermediate Champion & Reserve Bucket Bottle Calf

5. Bucket Bottle Calves - Juniors

6. Junior Champion & Reserve Bucket Bottle Calf

7. Cow/Calf by Class Number

8. Return Bucket Bottle By Lot Number

9. Champion & Reserve Return Bucket Bottle

4-H / FFA DAIRY

CATTLE General rules, regulations and health requirements apply .

1. A member cannot exhibit more than six (6) animals in

this division with a maximum of 2 in any one class.

Purebred and grade dairy animals will be shown togeth-

er.

2. Classes to be set by age only. Breed must be indicated

on entry blank.

35

CLASS AY—AYRSHIRE

CLASS BS—BROWN SWISS

CLASS GU—GUERNSEYS

CLASS HO—HOLSTEIN

CLASS JE—JERSEY

CLASS ME—MILKING SHORTHORN

LOTS FOR DAIRY COW CLASSES

Lot 33 – Jr. Heifer Calves (Born 12/1/2016 or After)

Lot 34 – Sr. Heifer Calves (Born 9/1/2016-11/30/2016)

Lot 35 – Jr. Yearling Heifers (Born 3/1/2016-8/31/2016)

Lot 36 – Sr. Yearling Heifers (Born 9/1/2015 –2/28/2016)

Lot 37 – 2 Year Old Cows (Born 9/1/2014 – 8/31/2015)

Lot 38 – 3 Year Old Cows (Born Before 9/1/2014)

DAIRY COW SHOW ORDER

1.Calves

2.Yearlings

3.Cows

4.Champion

5.Senior Showmanship

6.Intermediate Showmanship

7.Junior Showmanship

4-H / FFA DAIRY GOATS

General rules, regulations & health require-

ments apply .

1. A member cannot exhibit more than a total of (6) ani-

mals with a maximum of two (2) per class.

2. Classes are limited to does only - NO BUCKS

3. Does over 24 months of age and never freshened cannot

be shown.

4. Dairy Goats in milk must be milked out between 7 & 9

AM the day of the show.

5. All dairy goats may be hornless or have horns.

6. All sexually intact goats that are housed with sheep must

have an individual scrapie flock of origin ID tag.

7. Identification of dairy goats must be done by May 15.

8. Goats must be disbudded/dehorned only if going to

State Fair. Wethers are to be clipped short 21 days be-

fore show. Nannies & Billys have coats cleaned and

show clipped, hooves properly trimmed and filed. Must

36

be shown with collar.

CLASS HGC - Hobby Goats (includes fainting goats) CLASS AL – Alpine

CLASS CB – Crossbred

CLASS LA – LaMancha

CLASS NU - Nubian

JUNIOR DOE LOTS FOR DAIRY CLASSES

Under 24 months of age not in milk or ever freshened

Lot 39 – Suckling Kids 8 weeks & Under (either sex)

Lot 40 – Under 4 Months

Lot 41 – 4 Months & Under 8 Months

Lot 42 – 8 Months & Under 12 Months

Lot 43 – 12 Months & Under 24 Months

SENIOR DOE LOTS FOR ABOVE CLASSES

In Milk or have freshened

Lot 44 – 24 Months & Under

Lot 45– 24 Months & Under 36 Months

Lot 46– Over 36 Months

DAIRY GOAT SHOW ORDER

1.Hobby Goat 6. Best Doe of Show

2. Junior Does 7. Senior Showmanship

3.Champion Junior Does 8. Intermediate Showmanship

4.Senior Doe 9. Junior Showmanship

5.Champion Senior Doe

4-H/ FFA MEAT GOATS General rules, regulations & health

requirement apply.

1. Meat goats must be does or castrated male goats born

between Aug. 1, 2016 and April 1, 2017.

2. Goats must be disbudded /dehorned only if going to

State Fair. Wethers are to be clipped short 21 days be-

fore show. Nannies & Billys have coats cleaned and

show clipped, hooves properly trimmed and filed. Must

be shown with collar.

3. Meat goats must weigh a minimum of 40 pounds at

show time. All meat goats will be weighed before being

allowed to enter show ring. Wethers will be weighed at

37

sheep weigh in.

4. No icing or cold sleeves will be permitted.

5. Health requirements: Any evidence of foot rot, sore

mouth, breathing problems, pink eye, open sores or any

other contagious disease will eliminate the animal from

the show. All sexually intact goats that are housed with

sheep must have an individual scrapie flock of origin ID

tag.

6. Proof of Identification will be verified at May animal

entry day.

7. Member may exhibit two (2) nanny kids, two (2) wether

kids, one (1) yearling nanny and one (1) billy born

8/1/16 – 4/1/17 OR three (3) nannys, no wethers, one (1)

yearling nanny and one (1) billy born 8/1/16– 4/1/17 OR

three (3) wethers, no nannys, one (1) yearling nanny and

one (1) billy born 8/1/16– 4/1/17.

8. Entries must be identified by May 15 on our county

livestock ID form.

9. Pygmy goats may not be entered.

10. Meat goats will show after the sheep show.

11. Classes will be broken out according to age/weight of

animal depending on number of entries.

12. Superintendent will combine classes in the event that

there are less than three (3) entries per class.

CLASS MGN—NANNY

CLASS MGB—BILLY

CLASS MGW—WETHER

LOTS FOR CLASSES ABOVE

Lot 1 - Meat goat born 8/1/16-10/31/16

Lot 2 - Meat goat born 11/1/16-12/31/16

Lot 3 - Meat goat born 1/1/17-2/28/17

Lot 4 - Meat goat born 3/1/17-4/1/17

Lot 5 - Yearling Nanny born before 8/1/16

Rate Of Gain Class

MEAT GOAT SHOW ORDER

1.Billy Class

2.Wether Class

3.Nanny Class

4.Nanny Yearling Class

5.Showmanship (Senior, then Intermediate,

and finally Junior)

38

4-H / FFA LLAMAS

1. Llamas must be under 1 year old.

2. Llamas must be females or cut males.

3. Llamas must be broke to lead.

4. Llamas will be housed in the dairy barn.

5. Exhibitors may need to cut animal’s teeth prior to fair.

(Ruling to follow rules of Iowa State Fair and sugges-

tions of superintendents)

4-H / FFA SHEEP

General rules, regulations & health re-

quirement apply.

All sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of

Origin identification tag. All sexually intact goats must be identi-

fied with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA.

To register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG

PUREBRED LAMBS

1. Entries limited to two (2) purebred ewes per class & one

(l) purebred ram lamb.

2. Lambs entered in purebred classes cannot be shown in

market lamb division.

3. Purebred entries will be shown by breed.

Lot 60 - Purebred Ram Lamb (1 entry)

Lot 61 - Purebred Ewe Lamb (2 entries)

Lot 62 - Purebred Yearling Ewe (2 entries)

(State fair Qualification) - The speckled

face division for both market and breeding

lambs must have speckles on TWO of the

three areas: face, ears and legs. Color must

be at least 1/3 of that area. The face will

include the top of the poll down to the nose

(see picture below). Leg wool and wool caps are not consid-

ered part of the 1/3 coloring; hair color only is allowed. This

judgement will be made at the scale. Within face color cate-

gory lambs will be divided into weight divisions. Champion

and Reserve Champion of each division will show for Grand

and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb.

39

COMMERCIAL LAMBS

Limit of 6 head in this division Lot 63 - Commercial Ewe Lamb (1 entry)

Lot 64—Commercial Ewe Lamb Speckled face (1

entry)

Lot 65—Commercial Hair Ewe Lamb (1 entry)

Lot 66 - Commercial Yearling Ewe (1 entry)

Lot 67—Commercial Yearling Speckled (1 entry)

Lot 68—Commercial Yearling Hair Sheep (1 entry)

MARKET LAMBS

Limit of 9 head in this division

1. Market lambs must be shorn to exhibit.

2. Market lamb entries open to either ewe or whether lamb

born after January l, 2017.

3. Lambs will be divided into classes by weight at the dis-

cretion of the superintendent.

4. Commercial ewes cannot be shown as individual market

lambs or in the pen of three.

5. An exhibitor may weigh no more than fifteen (15) lambs

at the April weigh in.

6. Any animal below minimum weight 90 pounds will go

to the Market Feeder Lamb Class.

Pen of Three Lot 65 - Pen of three market lambs (1 entry)

Lot 66—Pen of three market lambs specked face (1 entry)

Lot 67—Pen of three market lambs Hair sheep (1 entry)

Market Lamb

Lot 67 - Individual Market Lamb (limit 3 entries)

Lot 68— Individual Market Lamb Speckled face (3 entries)

Lot 69—Individual Market Lamb Hair Sheep (3 entries)

MARKET FEEDER LAMBS 1. Market lambs weighing under minimum weight, deter-

mined by superintendent, will be shown in a market

feeder lamb class.

2. Animals shown in the feeder class will not be eligible

for grand champion.

3. Animals in this class may sell in the 4-H/FFA livestock

auction as feeder lambs.

Lot 70 - Market Feeder Lamb Class

Lot 71 - Market Feeder Pen

40

BOTTLE LAMBS

General rules, regulations, & health requirements apply.

1. Project open to 4-H members, grades 4 to 12.

2. Bottle Lamb record form packet may be picked up at the

Jefferson County Extension Office.

3. Class is open to any newborn or orphan male or female

lamb, born after January 1, and before April weigh-in

date of the current year.

4. Male lambs must be castrated and have tail docked by

April weigh-in date.

5. 4-H’er may identify and ear-tag up to three (3) lambs at

the April Lamb weigh-in. Only one (1) lamb may be

exhibited at the fair.

6. Bottle Lambs will be ear-tagged at April weigh-in with

an ear-tag, different in color than the Market Lamb ear-

tag.

7. Lambs need to be separated from mother within 48

hours of birth. No nursing permitted after 48 hours.

8. Lambs identified in the Bottle Lamb Project may not be

shown in the Market Lamb Class and lambs identified in

the Market Lamb Project may not be shown in the Bot-

tle Lamb Class.

9. Bottle Lambs shown at the Jefferson County Fair may

be sold in the 4-H Livestock auction, provided they are

market weight, minimum weight 90 pounds.

10. Members may keep female Bottle Lambs and exhibit in

the following year’s Fair Return Bottle Ewe Class.

11. Entries will be weighed on Fair entry day and classes

determined by the superintendents.

12. Classes will be divided by age of exhibitor and weight

of lambs

13. The fitting and showing of the lambs should be accord-

ing to sheep guidelines with emphasis on what the mem-

ber has learned.

14. Lambs must be shorn at least two (2) week prior to show

day 15. There will not be a special showmanship class for Bottle

Lambs because this is already included in the point system.

16. Evaluation of the project will be based on: Record Evaluation…....………200 points

Interview…………….………. 200 points

Show ring Evaluation……….. 100 points

Lot 68 - Bottle Lamb (limit 1 entry)

Lot 69 - Return Bottle Lamb (limit 1 entry)

41

SHEEP SHOW ORDER 1. Purebreds – Ram and Ewes

2. Yearling Commercial Ewes

3. Commercial Ewe lambs

4. Champion Breeding Ewe

5. Individual Market Ewes

6. Individual Market Wether

7. Champion Individual Market Lamb

8. Pen of Three (3) Market Lambs

9. Champion Pen of Three (3) Market Lambs

10. Champion Feeder Pen

11. Senior Showmanship

12. Intermediate Showmanship

13. Junior Showmanship

14. Bottle Lamb

15. Return Bottle lamb

16. Clover Kids Lamb Exhibit

4-H / FFA SWINE General rules, regulations &

health requirement apply.

1. Pigs must have been farrowed after January 1, 2017.

Any breed or cross may be shown.

2. Pen of three consists of three (3) market pigs either sex.

3. ALL PIGS MUST HAVE BEEN EAR-TAGGED

WITH THE COUNTY 4-H OR FFA TAG & EN-

ROLLED AT THE WEIGH-IN DAY IN MARCH.

4. An exhibitor may tag a maximum of ten (10) pigs at the

March weigh in.

5. An exhibitor must weigh a minimum of 1, with a maxi-

mum of 3 pigs out of the 1-10 pigs tagged. The derby

pig must be selected from those pigs that were weighed. 6. An exhibitor may show up to 6 pigs if one is a purebred.

Registration for the purebred pig (s) must be presented at

the fair weigh in. If no purebreds are going to be exhib-

ited, a maximum of 5 pigs may be exhibited at the fair .

7. Pigs showing in the market classes will not be eligible to

be shown in the breeding classes and breeding is not eli-

gible for market classes.

8. Minimum weight for individual market pigs at fair

weigh-in is 200 pounds. If an animal is brought to the

fair weighing less than 200 pounds it will be automati-

cally dropped to a red ribbon, allowed to show, but it

will not be eligible to be sold.

42

9. State Approved Scales at the fairgrounds will be used

and be final.

10. Fair class weight divisions will be determined by the

Superintendents.

11. SWINE SHOW DAY - please do not move pigs to and

from wash rack after the start of the swine show.

12. SALE DAY - please do not clean pens until the swine

are loaded in order to keep the aisles open for the

other shows.

13. All swine exhibits not selling will be released at 8:00

p.m. Saturday, June 24.

Lot 50 - Commercial Breeding Gilt (1 entry)

Lot 51 - Market Pen of Three (1 entry)

Lot 53 - Individual Market Pigs (3 entries)

Lot 55 - Purebred Breeding Gilt (1 entry)

CARCASS DERBY RULES 1. Each exhibitor may enter one (l) pig to the Derby class.

Not required! 2. Maximum weight limit of 80 pounds at the March weigh-in.

3. Ribbons will be awarded to the top ten (10) live derby

placing on the rump of the pig

4. Carcass placing will be determined using the ultrasound

method.

5. Placing will be made on lean gain per day of test

6. $480 to be prorated to the top ten (10) pigs in the Car-

cass Derby Contest as follows: $75, $70, $55, $50, $45,

40, $40, $35, $35, $35

7. All livestock bids must be in by 5:00 pm, Friday, June 23.

8. Derby pigs may be either gilts or barrows.

9. The rate-of-gain will be painted on hog’s back.

HOG SHOW ORDER

1. Purebred Class

2. Commercial Gilts

3. Individual Market Pig

4. Champion Individual

5. Pen of Three

6. Champion Pen of Three

7. Derby

8. Rate of Gain

9. Sr. Showmanship

10. Int. Showmanship

11. Jr. Showmanship

43

4-H / FFA HORSE

General rules, regulations & health re-

quirements apply.

1. JEFFERSON COUNTY WILL FOLLOW 4-H RULES

AND REGULATIONS FOR EQUINE SHOWS IN IO-

WA. A current version of this rule book and amend-

ments are available in the Jefferson County Extension

Office.

2. The Jefferson County fitting rule is in effect for the

horse department. (See detailed rule in front of the

book)

3. Horses will be inspected by the official fair veterinarian

when they are unloaded, or shortly thereafter, on the day

of the show.

4. Exhibitors must sign up for classes by Monday, June 6

and identify which horse they will be showing in the

class. This is also when you will identify which classes

you will be exhibiting in for points.

5. Each exhibitor is limited to one horse per CLASS.

6. Exhibitors may identify 5 horses, but may only exhibit 3.

7. Exhibitors may only show in 6 classes for buckle points,

NOT including horsemanship and showmanship. They

may enter other classes, but no points will accumulate.

8. A member must show in a showmanship class and

horsemanship class in order to show in any other class at

Fair.

9. This division is open to 4-H & FFA members who have

properly enrolled with their respective club or chapter

and are in good standing according to the 4-H Participa-

tion Policy of their school and FFA chapter.

10. All 4-H/FFA members who wish to show at the Jeffer-

son County Fair must attend, and bring a horse to, at

least TWO horse workout practice prior to Fair.

11. This division will be divided into sections for horses and

ponies. Foals must have been born after January 1, 2017.

Yearlings must have been born between January 1 and

December 3l, 2016. Two year olds must have been born

between January l and December 3l, 2015.

12. All halter classes will be shown first, followed by show-

manship.

13. A horse/pony may only show in one (1) halter class, re-

44

gardless of if it qualifies for more than one (1).

14. All classes will be shown in the outside show ring

weather permitting. This is a decision of the fair board

superintendents.

15. NO STALLIONS OTHER THAN FOALS ARE TO BE

SHOWN.

16. Members exhibiting in the Performance or Speed Divi-

sions must enter the ring under control and wait until the

gate is closed before making their run. Members will

also DISMOUNT before they leave the arena.

17. No assistance is allowed to approach or enter the ring. If

any assistance, including but not limited to being led by

any person, led or pushed by another horse, is given, the

horse and rider will be disqualified.

18. Measurements may be taken between 7:00 a.m.& 8:00

a.m. The judge’s decision is final on all heights.

19. Judging in all classes will be placed as purple, blue, red

or white ribbon.

20. A separate entry is required for each class entered.

21. Horse Helmet Rules: All 4-H and FFA youth must wear

American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and

Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved protective

head gear when mounted and riding in any 4-H horse

riding activity. Jefferson County Fair, Iowa State Fair

and Iowa State University make no representation or

warranty, express or implied, about any protective head-

gear, and cautions riders that death or serious injury

may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestri-

an sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no hel-

met can protect against all foreseeable injuries.

22. All classes will be judged at age levels (Junior, Interme-

diate, and Senior). Age levels will enter the ring sepa-

rately unless there are not enough entries at which time

the age levels will enter the ring together, but judged

separately.

23. Classes eligible for High Point Senior, High Point Inter-

mediate, and High Point Junior are indicated under each

division.

24. All exhibitors will receive three (3) calls to get to the

ring for the next class. Exhibitors must be ready to enter

the ring at the final call.

25. When exhibitors enter the ring and the gate is closed, the

class is closed and will begin to be judged.

45

26. All dogs must be on kept on leashes at all times.

27. No alcoholic beverages allowed on show grounds.

28. No double riding will be allowed at any time!

29. This is a haul in, haul out show.

HALTER DIVISION

Lot 69 - Miniature Horse (34 inches & under)

Lot 70 - Pony Mares (35-56 inches)

Lot 71- Pony Geldings Champion Pony

Lots 72-74 will mature to 14.1 & over (57 inches and over):

Lot 72 - Horse Foals *

Lot 73 - Horse Yearlings *

Lot 74 - 2 Year Old Horse *

Lots 75-78 are for Quarter Horses/Stock Type:

Lot 75 - Horse Mares 3-7 Years of Age

Lot 76- Horse Mares 8 Years & Above

Lot 77 - Horse Geldings 3-7 Years of Age

Lot 78- Horse Geldings 8 Years & Above Champion Horse

Lot 79- All Other Breeds* (not Quarter or Stock Type)

Champion Other Breeds

*COUNTY ONLY CLASS. THESE CLASSES ARE UNAVAILABLE AT

THE IOWA STATE FAIR.

The lot with the highest score of lots 69-79 will be included in the calcula-

tions for the High Point Junior, High Point Intermediate, and High Point

Senior. The remaining lots participated in will not be included in the

score.

SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship is required of all participants.

Lot 80 - Senior Showmanship

Lot 81 - Intermediate Showmanship

Lot 82 - Junior Showmanship

COWGIRL QUEEN CONTEST Lot 83 - Senior Division

Lot 84 - Junior Division For a list of rules: https://www.iowastatefair.org/upl/downloads/

competition/premium-books/cowgirl-queen-rules-entry-form-10.pdf

PLEASURE & EQUITATION DIVISION

46

Lot 85 - Walk/Trot - Pony

Lot 86 - Walk/Trot - Horse

Lot 87 - Pony Pleasure - English or Western

Lot 88 - Western Pleasure (Horse Only)

Lot 89 - Ranch Horse Western Pleasure

Lot 90 - Hunter Under Saddle (Horse Only)

Lot 91 - Hunt Seat Equitation (Horse & Pony)

Lot 92 - Horsemanship Senior *

Lot 93 - Horsemanship Intermediate *

Lot 94 - Horsemanship Junior *

REQUIRED of all participants.

All lots in the Pleasure & Equitation Division will be included in

the calculations for the High Point Junior, High Point Intermediate,

and High Point Senior.

PERFORMANCE DIVISION

Lot 95 - Driving - Horse/Pony* (Pony 1st)

Lot 96 - Driving - Draft *

Lot 97 - Trail - Senior

Lot 98 - Trail - Intermediate

Lot 99 - Trail - Junior

*COUNTY ONLY CLASS. THESE CLASSES ARE UNAVAILABLE AT

THE IOWA STATE FAIR. All lots in the Performance Division will be included in the calculations for

the High Point Junior, High Point Intermediate, and High Point Senior.

SPEED DIVISION

Exhibitors may only enter in one pole bending class (lot 100

or 101) and only one barrels class (102 or 103).

Lot 100 - Pole Bending (Trot)*

Lot 101 - Pole Bending

Lot 102 - Barrels (Trot)*

Lot 103 - Barrels

Lot 104 - Plug Race*

Lot 105- Flag Race

*COUNTY ONLY CLASS. THESE CLASSES ARE UNAVAILABLE AT

THE IOWA STATE FAIR.

The score from either Lot 100 or 101, and either Lot 102 or 103,

and Lots 104 & 105 will be included in the calculations for the

High Point Junior, High Point Intermediate, and High Point Senior.

HORSE SHOW WILL BE IN THE ORDER OF THE FAIR BOOK.

47

4-H / FFA RABBIT

General rules, regulations and health re-

quirements apply to this department.

1. The Fair Board will provide exhibition hutches and cages.

2. Each exhibitor must furnish own carrying hutches/cages.

Carrying cages are not to remain in exhibition building.

3. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to bring the necessary

equipment needed to provide protection from the sun

for his/her exhibits during the early evening hours.

4. No stall or entry fees for this department.

5. Members may exhibit two (2) entries per class, in each

breed, unless they have three (3) or more breeds, then

only one (1) entry per class.

DEFINITIONS Senior Buck/Doe is 8 months of age and over or having

attained a minimum senior breed weight

Intermediate Buck/Doe is 6-8 mos. of age

Junior Buck/Doe is under 6 mos. of age

Pre-Junior Buck/Doe is under 3 mos. of age

LARGE BREEDS

CLASS AM - American

CLASS CA – Californian

CLASS CG - Checkered Giant

CLASS CI – Cinnamon

CLASS EL - English Lop

CLASS FG - Flemish Giant

CLASS FL - French Lop

CLASS GC - Giant Chinchilla

CLASS MI – Mix

CLASS NZ - New Zealand

CLASS SC - Satin Californian

CLASS SSF - Satin Silver Fox

LOTS FOR LARGE BREEDS

Lot 100– Senior Buck

Lot 101 – Senior Doe

Lot 102 - Intermediate Buck

Lot 103 – Intermediate Doe

Lot 104 – Junior Buck

48

Lot 105 – Junior Doe

*Lot 106– Pre-Jr. Buck

*Lot 107 – Pre-Jr. Doe

*Pre-Jr. Classes are to be judged primarily for meat and

fur qualities. It is also to teach members how to cull

young stock. These lots are not eligible to compete for

champion. This is strictly an educational class.

SMALL BREEDS

CLASS DH - Dwarf Hotot

CLASS DU – Dutch

CLASS EA - English Angora

CLASS FW - Florida White

CLASS FA - French Angora

CLASS HI – Himalayan

CLASS HL - Holland Lop

CLASS MI – Mix

CLASS ML - Mini Lop

CLASS MR - Mini Rex

CLASS ND - Netherland Dwarf

CLASS PO – Polish

CLASS RE – Rex

CLASS SB – Sable

CLASS SA - Satin Angora

CLASS S – Silver

CLASS SM - Silver Marten

LOTS FOR SMALL BREEDS

Lot 108 – Senior Buck

Lot 109 – Senior Doe

Lot 110 - Junior Buck

Lot 111 – Junior Doe

MARKET PEN 1. Market pen consists of (3) three rabbits.

2. Market pen rabbits and single rabbit cannot be over 90

days of age.

3. Market pen rabbits cannot weigh over five (5) pounds.

Lot 1 - Market pen of Three

Lot 2 - Single Fryer

49

4-H / FFA POULTRY

General rules, regulations & health

requirements apply.

1. No entry fee.

2. Limit of two (2) entries per class. With exception of lots

113, 114, and 126.

3. Lots 115 & 116 will be determined by breed.

4. LOT 113, 114, 126– ONLY 1 ENTRY PER 4-H MEM-

BER.

5. LOT 119 THROUGH 124, MUST BE PAIR (1 MALE

& 1 FEMALE)

Lot 113 - Production poultry-Pen of 3 layers only Birds must be of the same breed under 120

days old and cannot be laying eggs.

Lot 114 - Meat poultry-Pen of 3 All roosters or pullets- No mixed sex. (8 weeks or under)

Lot 115- Exotic, hobby chickens-Small breeds

1 pair (1 male & 1 female)

Lot 116 - Exotic, hobby chickens-Large breeds

1 pair (1 male & 1 female)

Lot 119 - Ducks - 1 pair (1 male and 1 female)

Lot 120 - Geese - 1 pair (1 male and 1 female)

Lot 121 - Turkeys - 1 pair (1 male and 1 female)

Lot 122 – Pigeons – 1 pair (1 male and 1 female)

Lot 123- Pea fowl - (Guineas, Peacocks)

1 pair (1 male and 1 female)

Lot 124 - Game Birds 1 pair (1 male and 1 female)

(Pheasants, Chukar, Quail, and Partridge)

Lot 125 - Return Production - Pen of 3 all hens This class is for production birds that were shown

the previous year.

4-H / FFA DOG General rules, regulations & health

requirements apply.

1. Members must attend at least two Dog Workouts prior

to county fair to be eligible to compete.

2. No entry fee.

3. General rules, regulations and health requirements apply

to this department.

4. Dogs must have a current rabies certificate.

50

5. This class is open to all properly enrolled members in

the Dog Obedience project.

6. All dogs must be on leash or crated while waiting for

their class to be called.

7. Any female in heat may not be shown.

8. Dogs are to be shown by the 4-H member.

9. This is not an AKC sanctioned dog show. However,

AKC rules have been used as guidelines.

10. An exhibitor may have only one entry in an obedience

class.

11. Dogs may be entered in not more than two obedience

classes.

12. This is a haul in, haul out show.

OBEDIENCE Lot 130 - Beginners Novice A 1st year for both exhibitor and dog. Dog must not have earned any

obedience title.

Heel ON leash 40 pts

Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts

Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts

Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts

Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

Lot 131 - Beginners Novice B 2nd+ year exhibitor/2nd year dog OR Either exhibitor or dog with

previous training experience, but 1st year for the other team mem-

ber. Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has

received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any obedi-

ence title.

Heel ON leash 40 pts

Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts

Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts

Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts

Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

Lot 132 - Preferred Novice A Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have

earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts

Stand for Examination Off leash 40 pts

Heel Free Off leash 40 pts

Recall with finish Off leash 40 pts

Down/Sit Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

Lot 133 - Preferred Novice B

51

Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has re-

ceived a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any leg to-

wards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts

Stand for examination Off leash 40 pts

Heel free Off leash 40 pts

Recall with finish Off leash 40 pts

Down/Sit Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

Lot 134 - Novice A Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not

have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts

Stand for examination Off leash 30 pts

Heel Free Off leash 40 pts

Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts

Long Sit (1 min) Drop leash 30 pts

Long Down (3 min) Drop leash 30 pts

Lot 135 - Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has re-

ceived a qualifying score. Dog may not have earned third leg to-

wards any CD title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts

Stand for examination Off leash 30 pts

Heel Free Off leash 40 pts

Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts

Long Sit (1 min) Drop leash 30 pts

Long Down (3 min) Drop leash 30 pts

Lot 136 - Graduate Novice A

This class is for exhibitor/ dog team that is just beginning

dumbbell work. Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Exhibitor must

provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have

earned any legs towards any CDX title.

Heel free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts

Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts

Dumbbell Recall Off leash 30 pts

Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off leash 30 pts

Recall over broad Jump Off leash 30 pts

Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

Lot 137 - Graduate Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has re-

ceived a qualifying score. Exhibitor must provide their own dumb-

bell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any

CDX title.

52

Heel free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts

Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts

Dumbbell Recall Off leash 30 pts

Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off leash 30 pts

Recall over broad Jump Off leash 30 pts

Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

Lot 138 - Preferred Open No limit on number of years exhibitor / dog team may enter. Ex-

hibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must

not have earned their 3rd leg towards CDX title.

Heel fee & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts

Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts

Retrieve on Flat Off leash 40 pts

Retrieve over High Jump Off leash 40 pts

Broad Jump Handler at side Off leash 40 pts

Lot 139 - Open

No limit to number of years exhibitor/dog team may enter. Exhibi-

tor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not

have earned any legs towards any UD titles.

Heel Free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts

Drop on Recall Off leash 30 pts

Retrieve on flat Off leash 20 pts

Retrieve Over High Jump Off leash 30 pts

Broad Jump Handler at side Off leash 20 pts

Long Sit (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

Long Down (5 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

DOG OBEDIENCE AWARDS

Hy-Vee Food Stores will sponsor trophies for the High scoring

dog from Lot 125-130.

HANDLING CLASS DH

1. The exhibitor is limited to one entry.

2. The handler ages are “by grade”

3. In order to exhibit in handling classes, you must also

enter and exhibit in an obedience class.

Lot 140 - Junior Novice- Junior Handler (4th, 5th & 6th)

in first year of handling training.

Lot 141 - Intermediate Novice- Intermediate handler

(7th, 8th & 9th) in first year of handling training.

Lot 142 - Senior Novice- Senior handler (10th, 11th &

12th) in first year of handling training.

53

Lot 143 - Junior Graduate Novice - Junior handler (4th,

5th & 6th) in second year of handling training.

Lot 144 - Intermediate Graduate Novice - Intermediate

handler (7th, 8th & 9th) in second year or beyond of han-

dling training.

Lot 145 - Senior Graduate Novice - Senior handler

(10th, 11th & 12th) in second year or beyond of handling

training.

AGILITY One (1) entry per member per class.

These classes will not be offered in 2017.

Lot 160 - Toy Breeds

Lot 161 - Small Dog (under 25 lbs.)

Lot 162 - Medium Dog (25-50 lbs.)

Lot 163 - Large Dog (50 lbs. & over)

4-H / FFA PETS General rules, regulations & health rules apply.

1. Limit of 2 entries.

2. Exhibitor must furnish own coop or cage.

3. Animals exhibited in in this department may not be ex-

hibited in any other department.

4. Entries are to be brought to fairgrounds on day of exhi-

bition and taken home after completion of judging.

Lot 139 - Pets

4-H / FFA CAT SHOW General rules, regulations & health

requirements apply.

1. No entry fee.

2. Because of susceptibility to disease no kitten under four

(4) months of age on the day of the show will be accept-

ed for competition.

3. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Cats must have cur-

rent rabies vaccination certificate. No cat or kitten may

enter show if there is any (feline) infections or conta-

gious disease in the household within three weeks prior

54

to show date. It is recommended that your cat or kitten

is up-to-date on distemper vaccination.

4. All cats and kittens must have nails clipped. Declawed

cats may also enter.

5. Cats and kittens will not be judged with ribbons, collars,

or other identifying marks on their necks or bodies.

6. It is recommended that you do not feed your cat during

show time, feed him well in advance of the show.

7. Judging cages will be provided, but exhibitors must fur-

nish their own cage coverings. Towels may be held to

the cage with some kind of clamp or safety pin and work

well as coverings.

Kittens 4-8 Months

Lot 140 - Longhair male

Lot 141 - Shorthair male

Lot 142 - Longhair female

Lot 143- Shorthair female

Adults 8 Months & Over

Lot 145 - Longhair male

Lot 146 - Shorthair male

Lot 147 - Longhair female

Lot 148- Shorthair female

Purebred Kittens 4-8 Months

Lot 150 - Longhair male

Lot 151 - Shorthair male

Lot 152 - Longhair female

Lot 153- Shorthair female

Purebred Adults 8 Mo. & Over

Lot 155 - Longhair male

Lot 156 - Shorthair male

Lot 157 - Longhair female

Lot 158- Shorthair female

Lot 160 - Showmanship - Senior

Lot 161 - Showmanship - Intermediate

Lot 162 - Showmanship - Junior

55

4-H CLOTHING

EVENTS

GENERAL RULES

1. No Entry Fee.

2. Limit of one entry in each division.

3. Judging will be held on Monday, June 19 in the Activity

Building.

4. Clothing Event Deadline is June 1.

5. Participants may either be Junior, Intermediate, or

Senior age 4-H youth.

6. Clothing Event purple forms are to be completed and

brought with the participant to the judging event along

with a color photo of the participant in the outfit.

7. Senior members will need to indicate if they will be

able to participate at the Iowa State Fair if selected as the

Jefferson County representative.

8. Intermediate members will need to indicate if they will

be able to participate at the Area Clothing Event if

selected as the Jefferson County representative.

9. Each participant must wear their outfit during conference

judging Monday, June 19.

10. Ribbons will be given at the style show on Sunday, June

25. Iowa State Fair and Area Event winners will also be

announced at the style show.

11. Clothing Event entries may be entered as a clothing

exhibit in the clothing division at the county fair. If a

Senior level member is selected in both divisions for the

Iowa State Fair, the member must chose which division

will be exhibited at the Iowa State Fair. The item / mem-

ber may not exhibit in both.

12. Evaluation will be based on:

Developing self esteem, posture, poise, &

grooming.

Clear and effective communication: explains

decision making, demonstrate knowledge, has

written report carefully prepared.

Choosing clothes for appearance: style,

becoming colors, design, awareness of current

fashion trends, fit and accessories.

Choosing clothes for intended purpose,

considering costs.

Evaluating construction and appearance.

56

FASHION REVUE

1. Four Senior Level Fashion Revue participants with no

more than two participants from each category (male,

female and minority) will be eligible to represent Jeffer-

son County in the Iowa State Fair.

2. One Intermediate 4-H member may be selected to rep-

resent Jefferson County at the Area Clothing Event Day

3. Three top Junior 4-H members may be selected for hon-

orable mention.

4. Garments or outfits are to be constructed, hand-knitted,

machine knitted or crocheted during the current 4-H

year.

5. Garments or outfits consisting of 1-3 pieces such as par-

ty clothes, tailored suits, vests, slacks, shirt, skirt, active

sportswear and/or coats are acceptable.

6. Blouses, shirts and sweaters are usually considered as

garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they

may be constructed or selected.

7. All other accessories and undergarments may be con-

structed or selected.

CLOTHING SELECTION

1. Three Senior Clothing Selection participants (one male,

one female and one minority) will be eligible to repre-

sent Jefferson County in the Iowa State Fair

2. One Intermediate girl or boy may be selected to repre-

sent Jefferson County at the Area Clothing Event Day in

Coralville.

3. Three top Junior participants may be given honorable

mention.

4. Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from any

source, including consignment shops, used clothing

stores, etc.

5. Clothing items which are home-sewn or custom sewn

specifically for the participant are not eligible for this

class.

$15 CHALLENGE 1. Three $15 Challenge participants (one male, one female

and one minority) will be eligible to represent Jefferson

County in the Iowa State Fair

2. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment

57

store or resale shop. (i.e. Goodwill, Salvation Army or

other stores of this type)

3. Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts that were selected

by the 4-H’er belong in the Clothing Selection Class.

4. Cost of the outfit must be $15 or less (including sales

tax), not including shoes, accessories or undergarments.

5. Receipt (s) MUST be turned in with the Clothing Event

Form

Iowa State Fair 4-H Clothing Event The 2017 State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event will be

held at the ISU Memorial Union in Ames on the Iowa State

University Campus. The Awardrobe Clothing Event will be

held Thursday, August 10th.

Event participants selected for the State Fair Awardrobe

Clothing Event will receive a packet at checkout time re-

garding details, deadlines and what is required.

4-H COMMUNICATIONS

EVENTS

GENERAL RULES 1. No Entry Fee.

2. Limit of one entry in each division.

3. Communication entry deadline is June 1.

4. Presentations should be an outgrowth of the member's 4-

H experience. Topics should be appropriate for presenta-

tion to a general audience.

5. Participants may wear clothing appropriate to their topic.

6. A 4-H member may qualify once in each class for state

each year.

7. 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th

grade in 2016 are eligible to participate at the Iowa State

Fair. Exceptions are Extemporaneous Speaking and

Share the Fun. See specific rules per class.

8. 4-H’ers must use sanitary and safe procedures and meth-

ods at all times. Presentations and Exhibits involving

food must follow established food safety guidelines.

9. ALL participants are expected to comply with all copy-

right/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may

not be distributed without permission.

58

10. Each participant will be evaluated by the judge. They

will visit with the judge immediately following their

presentation or skit.

11. Communication entries will be given at the Jefferson

County Fair on Thursday, June 22.

12. Ribbons will be given and winners announced after all

entries have completed.

13. Participants at the Iowa State Fair cannot be involved in

another event such as clothing program, livestock show

or judging during the half-day they are scheduled to par-

ticipate in 4-H Communications programs.

14. Dates for Jefferson County selectees at the Iowa State

Fair will be provided in a State Fair Pack upon selection

for the Iowa State Fair. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE

IOWA STATE FAIR TO SCHEDULE TIMES.

TIMES HAVE ALREADY BEEN RESERVED FOR

OUR ENTRANTS.

STATE FAIR QUOTA:

Six (6) Educational Presentations

Four (4) Working Exhibits

Three (3) Share-the-Fun skits/acts

Two (2) Extemporaneous Speakers

Event participants selected for the State Fair Communica-

tions Event will receive a packet at checkout time regarding

details, specific times to chose from, deadlines and what is

required.

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Educational Presentations provide an opportunity for 4-H’er to

demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, in-

formation, or a process to an audience in order to gain a desired

response.

1. Junior presentations must not exceed 15 minutes. Inter-

mediate/Senior presentations must not exceed 20

minutes.

2. Presentations may be given by one or more 4-H mem-

bers. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades will be

entered in the class of the member in the highest grade

level.

WORKING EXHIBIT Working Exhibits provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to com-

municate, interact with and teach an audience in an informal

59

and experiential way.

1. Junior exhibits will be scheduled for a 25 minute period.

2. Intermediate/Senior exhibits will be scheduled for a 45

minutes period.

3. A 4-H member may participate in only one Working

Exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair

4. The best subjects involve the audience in some doing,

feeling, tasting, smelling, judging, etc.

SHARE-THE-FUN Share-the-Fun provides an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their

skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of

enjoyment.

1. If the act involves a group, at least 80% of the perform-

ing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade

in 2017

2. Skits must not exceed 8 minutes in length.

3. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance and other

entertainment will be acceptable.

4. Share-the-Fun may be done by one or more 4-H mem-

ber.

5. Share-the-Fun skits will be evaluated on: Performance

(showmanship/all participants), Quality (well rehearsed),

Audience Appeal (is everyone having fun), Appearance

(appropriately dressed for act)

6. Skits must be sensitive to the diversity of Iowa’s popula-

tion. Skits must be in good taste and not offensive to

minority groups of Iowans or U.S. Citizens.

7. Skits will be stopped if they exceed the time limit.

EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Extemporaneous speaking is to encourage the development of

communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, or-

ganize thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions

when given a limited amount of preparation time.

1. Participants must be senior level & completed the 9th grade

in 2017 in order to qualify for the Iowa State Fair.

2. Thirty minutes before program, each participant will draw

three of the available topics, selecting to speak on. Topic

chosen will not be available for other participants. Topics

not chosen will be put back for other participants to choose

from.

60

3. A participant will not be allowed to leave the preparation

room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant receive

help from a parent, leader, other adult or any other youth.

4. Reference materials are to be reviewed by program official.

Participant may bring books, magazines or newspaper clip-

pings for reference during the 30 minutes of preparation.

Material must be printed & cannot be notes, outlines or

speeches prepared by the participant or by another person

for use in this program.

5. Each speech will be the result of the 4-H’ers own efforts

using approved reference material. No other assistance may

be provided. Plain 3x5 note cards will be provided for each

participant. If notes are used, the 3x5 cards provided must

be used in delivering the speech. Only notes made during

the preparation period may be used.

6. Each speech shall be not less than four but no more than

six minutes with five minutes additional time allowed for

related questions, which shall be asked by the judge. Partic-

ipant will be shown time cards in an ascending order by the

time keeper. Stop will be said at 6 minutes.

7. Participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by

the title only.

8. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets,

posters or audio visuals of any sort. A podium will not be

available.

9. Speeches will be evaluated using the criteria of: Content

related to topic, knowledge of the subject, organization of

material, power of expression, voice, stage presence, gen-

eral effect and response to questions.

10. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be

included as a part of the program.

11. Two entries may be selected to go on to the Iowa State

Fair.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL

EXHIBIT BUILDING EXHIBITS

1. Exhibit classes are broad categories. To plan exhibits, 4-H’ers are encouraged to use project guides and manuals and program materials to determine goals and learning experiences.

2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of the 4-H’ers

participation in the selected project or program.

Exhibits can be done by an individual or group.

Exhibits might be, but are not limited to, an actual

61

product, poster, display box, report, notebook, model,

video tape, audio cassette, etc.

3. Any exhibit that is exhibited in the Exhibit Building at

the Jefferson County Fair does not need to be evaluated

at an achievement show prior to the fair.

4. Clubs may hold local achievement shows, if so they are

expected to pay Achievement Show Judge.

5. No entry fees.

6. Exhibit divisions will be as follows: Junior Division:

Having completed 4th, 5th or 6th grade. Intermediate

Division: Having completed the 7th, 8th or 9th grade.

Senior Division: Having completed 10th, 11th or 12th

grade.

7. All exhibits must be prepared by a bona fide 4-H

member in Jefferson County, and be an outgrowth of a 4

-H project in the current year. If a 4-H goal was set

prior to doing a project that was evaluated at school it

can be exhibited at the fair. Indication must be made on

the entry tag that it was a school project.

8. Exhibitors may not exhibit two identical exhibits. A new

learning experience or knowledge should be gained

from preparing each exhibit.

9. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a

similar department of the FFA divisions or vice versa at

Iowa State Fair. Also, exhibits previously entered in an

FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA events or com-

petitions may not be entered in any 4-H exhibit class at

the Iowa State Fair.

10. IF AN EXHIBITOR IS ABSENT THE DAY OF CON-

FERENCE JUDGING, HIS/HER EXHIBIT(S) MAY

BE BROUGHT TO THE FAIR BY A FAMILY MEM-

BER AND WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON THE AB-

SENT MEMBER’S WRITTEN WORK. Excused

absences will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-

case basis by the 4-H Youth Committee.

11. All exhibits must be tagged with a completed exhibit tag

provided by the Extension Office. 12. An Exhibit Form or write up must accompany each exhibit.

13. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following

questions about the exhibit: a) What did you want to

accomplish by creating this exhibit?

b) How did you go about working toward your goal?

c) What were the most important things you learned as

you worked toward your goal?

62

14. The 4-H member’s goal will form the basis of the eval-

uation process. All exhibits will be evaluated on the:

1) Learning involved, 2)Workmanship and techniques,

3) General appearance and design

15. Exhibit displays should be in proportion to the main

item or idea being displayed. If the exhibitor chooses a

display to illustrate what was learned, maximum size

guidelines apply.

16. Posters may not exceed 24” X 36” in size.. Chart boards,

graph boards, project presentation boards, and model

displays, etc., may not exceed 48”x48” in size. Maxi-

mum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded)

dimensions. Display boxes may not exceed 28”x22” in

height or width and 12" in depth. EXCEPTION: Specific

size mentioned in Foods & Nutrition and Poster Art.

19. Exhibits which do not comply with size guidelines, cop-

yright, and safety procedures will not be accepted for

entry, evaluation, or display at the Iowa State Fair.

20. If audio or visual tapes are to be considered during judg-

ing, notation must be made on the entry sheet to the

County Extension Office.

21. Original use by a 4-H’er of copyright materials should

not be used in 4-H exhibits. A copyright design is not

allowable because in the fair setting the exhibit is on

public display and that infringes on copyright laws.

22. Noxious weeds, endangered or threatened wild flowers,

nests, and small songbird feathers should NOT be used

in any exhibit. Pheasant, duck, goose, and quail feathers

“legally taken” are acceptable.

23. All exhibits, activities and programs must represent ap-

propriate safety procedures in the development of the

exhibit around the evaluation process.

24. All exhibits in these divisions will be Conference Judged

according to club schedules.

25. All exhibitors must wear official Jefferson County 4-H t-

shirts. Plain white t-shirts or blouses with 4-H chevrons

are also acceptable.

26. The building will be closed to the public during judging.

Parents or accompanying adults may be in the building

during judging, but only the member may be in the offi-

cial judging area.

27. Exhibits will be rated with a blue, red or white ribbon.

Green Iowa State Fair Consideration ribbons will be

awarded to exhibitors that have completed the 5th thru

63

12th grade for exhibits evaluated as “outstanding” by the

judges. Lavender ribbons will be given to “outstanding”

4th grade exhibits. Exhibits selected for Iowa State Fair

will receive purple ribbons.

28. No additional premium money will be given for green,

lavender or purple ribbons.

29. Exhibitors who have completed the 5th thru 12th grade

and have not graduated from high school before 2015

will be eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair.

30. Exhibits for the Iowa State Fair will be selected by the

judges, from eligible exhibits, following the completion

of conference judging. The Exhibit Building will be

closed to the public and families while the Iowa State

Fair exhibits are being selected.

31. The Jefferson County Fair Board & the Jefferson County

Extension Staff will use diligence to insure the safety of

all articles exhibited, but will not be responsible for

damage or loss by fire, theft, etc.

32. Exhibitors should not send small items that have special

meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an

exhibit.

33. All exhibits will be released Sunday, June 25.

34. Awards will be presented to Outstanding Exhibits in

Family & Consumer Sciences classes, Horticulture, Cre-

ative Arts, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Sci-

ence, Engineering & Technology.

Iowa State Fair

August 10 - 20

4-H STATIC EXHIBITS

Judges will select exhibits for the Iowa State Fair on Mon-

day, June 19. These exhibits will receive a purple rosette and

will be displayed in a special State Fair area of the Exhibit

Building.

All exhibits considered for State Fair will receive a green

State Fair Considered ribbon.

64

Exhibits of outstanding quality from 4th grade members and

not eligible for the Iowa State Fair will receive a Lavender

Outstanding Exhibit ribbon. 4-H Members who have com-

pleted 5th through 12th grade are eligible to have their ex-

hibits selected for the Iowa State Fair.

All members selected for the State Fair will receive a packet

of information at checkout time regarding how to proceed,

deadlines and what is required to exhibit at the Iowa State

Fair.

ANIMALS

CLASS 10101 – ANIMAL SCIENCE

An exhibit (other than the animal itself) shows the learning

about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle,

dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry,

rabbits, sheep and swine. Ownership of animal is not re-

quired. Exhibit topics might include, but are not limited to,

selection, feeding, financial management, waste manage-

ment, use of records, health care, housing or career opportu-

nities.

CLASS 10102 – VETERINARY SCIENCE

An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals

healthy. Examples may be maintaining health, causes and

prevention of disease, internal parasites, public health, ca-

reers, etc.

AGRICULTURE

& NATURAL

RESOURCES

CLASS 10201 – CROP PRODUCTION

An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use and

value of field crops. Examples may be variety selection,

planting, weed, insect or disease control, environmental pro-

tection, harvesting, storage, marketing, or career opportuni-

ties.

CLASS 10202-ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and

their environment including energy, stewardship, conserva-

65

tion, entomology, fish and wildlife or forestry. This includes

collections.

CLASS 10203 – HORTICULTURE

(Includes Home Grounds Improvement)

An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use and

value of plants, small fruits, vegetable and flower gardens,

and landscape design. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited

in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department)

CLASS 10204 – OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking,

camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activi-

ties.

CLASS 10205 —SAFETY & EDUCATION IN

SHOOTING SPORTS

An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible

use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife manage-

ment. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery

equipment allowed if tips are removed from the arrows.)

CLASS 10206 - OTHER AG & NATURAL

RESROUCES An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural

resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

CREATIVE ARTS

CLASS 10301 - MUSIC

An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance,

composition, and arrangements, instruments, musical styles,

or history.

CLASS 10302 – PHOTOGRAPHY

(Limit of 10 entries)

An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display that

shows learning about photography from choosing a camera

to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.

Photography Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.

They may be processed from negatives, slides or digital

cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photo-

graphs must have been taken since your county fair of

the previous year.

66

2. Photographs should be a minimum of 4”x6”. Finished

size (including mounting/matting) of photographs should

not exceed 16” in height or width.

3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper.

Photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. will only

be accepted as part of an educational display that shows

learning about photography printing techniques, display,

merchandising, etc.

4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted (no mounting

board showing) on mounting board, or (b) with mount

borders (window mat or flat mount directly on board).

Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use

ready cut window mats or have matting done profession-

ally. 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as

border, color and size. Framed photographs (including

floating frames) will not be judged.

5. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic

covering.

6. A series is a group of photographs or slides (3-5) that are

related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be

mounted together in a story order or sequence. Slides

should be numbered.

7. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the

photo before the changes.

8. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and

be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

9. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activi-

ties will not be displayed.

10. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the

Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for

photo exhibits.

11. At Iowa State Fair exhibitors entered in 4-H Photog-

raphy are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA photography

show and vice-versa.

CLASS 10303 – DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

A photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not

printed. Photos in this class will be submitted, viewed, evalu-

ated, and displayed electronically.

Digital Photography Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color.

2. Photographs will not be printed.

3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A

67

series is a group of photographs (3-5) that are related or

tell a step-by-step story. Series photo entries must have

all photos in the series viewable at the same time.

4. Photos entered should be submitted at the highest resolu-

tion possible. A finished file size of 1-3MB is recom-

mended.

5. Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and com-

monly used format for easy viewing.

6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste, and

be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

7. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activi-

ties will not be displayed.

8. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the

Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information or

photo exhibits. The Phot Exhibit Label may be submit-

ted electronically with the photo entry.

9. At Iowa State Fair exhibitors entered in 4-H Photog-

raphy are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA photography

show and vice-versa.

10. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the

same evaluation criteria used for printed photographs.

10304X - Alternative/Creative Photography

A single photograph or photographic image that has been

created with an alternative photographic process, or a photo-

graph that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality

in a creative, imaginative and experimental way to make it

more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a compo-

site of multiple overlapped photographs.

Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules:

1. Photograph/Image must be mounted on foam core no

smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than 10” x 10” in

height and width. No matting and no framing is allowed,

put your creativity into the photography!

2. Photograph/Image can be created from film negative,

digital negative, or digitally manipulated in computer.

3. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat

material.

4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with

required information for photo exhibits. Include infor-

mation about the processes used.

5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate

68

for public display in a 4-H setting, photographs depict-

ing unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be dis-

played.

CLASS 10305 – VISUAL ARTS An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration

of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic.

Visual Arts Special Rules:

1. ARTICLES MADE FROM KITS WILL BE AC-

CEPTED AT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR

ONLY. 2. To advance to the State Fair, exhibits made from kits or

preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Pre-

formed molds (greenware and whiteware) may be used

to provide the appropriate surface for a process tech-

nique or application of original design.

3. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspi-

ration of the design, design sketches, or other process for

creating the object and design must be included.

4. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a

design unique to the artist, or represent a significant

modification to an existing design to make a new and an

original statement by the artist.

5. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H member

is prohibited without the written permission of the origi-

nal copyright holder/owner. Use of a copyrighted or

trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H

visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permis-

sion has been obtained from the copyright or trademark

holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Ex-

hibit Copyright Information at:

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm

6. Articles that use patterns or pictures from magazines as

starting points for designs are acceptable, assuming the 4

-H’er modifies the design to make an original statement.

(Combining parts of patterns with the member’s own

ideas can result in an original design; changing the color

and/or size does not make the design original.)

FAMILY & CONSUMER

SCIENCES

69

CLASS 10401 - CHILD DEVELOMENT

An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples:

child care, growth and development, safety and health, chil-

dren with special needs, and careers in child development

CLASS 10402 - CLOTHING & FASHION

An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design,

thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and

clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased

clothing and accessories. The Clothing Events outfit may be

used in this class for conference judging. However, only

one, clothing event or conference judge, may go to the Iowa

State Fair. An exhibit form must be used for any Clothing

Event outfit.

*Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the

Awardrobe Clothing Event at Iowa State Fair may not be

entered as an additional 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.

CLASS 10403 - CONSUMER MANAGEMENT An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting,

comparison shopping, money management, and consumer

rights and responsibilities.

CLASS 10404 - FOOD & NUTRITION

An exhibit that shows learning through cooking, baking, eat-

ing and choosing health foods, including safety practices.

Exhibits may include prepared products or educational dis-

plays. See also 4-H 3023 “Inappropriate Food Exhibits for

Iowa 4-H Fairs” for additional information regarding pre-

pared and preserved food products .

Food & Nutrition Special Rules:

1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or por-

tray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or

displayed.

2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for hu-

man consumption.

3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or

cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.

4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted,

judged or displayed.

5. Meat jerky products are prohibited.

6. The recipe must be included for any prepared food ex-

hibit; credit the source of the recipe.

7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Ex-

70

hibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2016 is

acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University

guidelines for home food preservation must be used.

8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product sam-

ples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded;

the second will be placed on display and returned to the

exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded

when removed from display.

9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable

plate or flat cardboard. (Consider this recommendation

rather than pans, plates, china, or baskets due to potential

damage or loss. ) Place food product exhibit in a re-

closable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the

bag.

10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or pro-

duction of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

11. Two copies of the recipe (ingredients, preparation in-

structions, time, and temperature) MUST be included on

a 3 X 5 inch card for any prepared food exhibit. Source

of recipe must be credited.

12. Plate of 7 cookies, rolls, etc., is recommended or amount

appropriate for size of display.

13. If you choose to use a display box, the dimensions are

not to exceed 10"x12"x14". (The three dimensions can

be applied to best fit the exhibit size for height, width, or

depth.) Posters and other display boards must follow

size guidelines in General Rule 16.

14. Red Star Yeast will provide a RED STAR® (1) insulated

tote bag, (1) instant read thermometer, and (1) tea tow-

el to be given as awards. To be eligible to win the Red

Star Yeast prizes, contestants must use Red Star

Yeast and attach an empty packet or photo to their

recipe entry.

CLASS 10405 - HEALTH An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe

activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers and

healthy lifestyle choices.

71

CLASS 10406 - HOME IMPROVEMENT

An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and

caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include

new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items.

CLASS 10407 - SEWING & NEEDLE ARTS

An exhibit that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting,

crocheting or other needle arts, the use and care of fabrics

and fibers, or the construction of clothing and other items.

*Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the

Awardrobe Clothing Event at Iowa State Fair may not be

entered as an additional 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.

CLASS 10408 -OTHER FAMILY & CONSUMER

SCIENCES

An exhibit that demonstrates learning about family and con-

sumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family &

Consumer Science class listed.

Outstanding awards will be selected by the judge for the

following areas; Child Development, Clothing, and Home

Improvement.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

CLASS 10501- CITIZENSHIP

An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your

community, your country or your world.

CLASS 10502 – COMMUNICATION

Any exhibit that shows learning about written, oral and visu-

al communication skills in their many forms.

CLASS 10503- 4-H POSTER COMMUNICATIONS

A special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about

4-H to the general public using the non-verbal form of com-

munication on a poster. Exhibitors looking to advance to

Iowa State Fair must use one of the following themes:

1. 4-H is… (open to 4-H’er’s interpretation)

2. Join 4-H

3. 4-H Grows… (4-H.org national marketing theme)

4. Start Your Future Here (2017 Iowa 4-H Youth Confer-

ence theme)

5. Nothing Compares (Iowa State Fair theme)

72

Poster Communication Special Rules:

1. Participants may only have one poster advance to the

Iowa State Fair.

2. 4-Her’s who have completed 5th grade -12th grade in

2015 are eligible to participate at the Iowa State Fair.

3. All posters must be designed on or affixed to standard

poster board or foam core board. The size minimum is

14 x 20 or maximum of 15 x 22.

4. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be

any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal,

oils, or collage.

5. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to

make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch

above the poster or foam core board.

6. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit

Entry Form attached to the back.

7. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies

of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H

Youth Conference theme logo.

8. 4-Her’s may include the 4-H Clover in the poster.

9. Posters that advance to the Iowa State Fair will be given

Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation com-

ments. Outstanding posters will receive Seals of Merit.

Superior posters will receive Seals of Excellence.

CLASS 10504 – DIGITAL STORYTELLING

Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology

to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may in-

clude a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed story-

board, editing techniques using digital video software, pro-

duction techniques, or other display to share what was

learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any

non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

CLASS 10505 – LEADERSHIP An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and

influencing others in a positive way.

CLASS 10506– SELF DETERMINED

An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure

and does not fit any other class.

SCIENCE,

ENGINEERING

& TECHNOLOGY

73

CLASS 10601 - MECHANICS

Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive,

electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding and res-

toration.

CLASS 10602 - WOODWORKING Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking

techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and ma-

chines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refin-

ished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

CLASS 10603– SCIENCE, ENGINEERING &

TECHNOLOGY Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how

science and technology help us interact with the world. Top-

ics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences,

computers and networking, earth and climate, geospatial

mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of

Science, Engineering or Technology.

HORTICULTURE

1. Exhibits should be an outgrowth of participation in the

horticulture project of home garden, vegetable crop or

flower gardening.

2. An exhibitor may have only one (1) Vegetable Collec-

tion entry.

3. An exhibitor may have only five (5) individual garden

vegetable entries. Limit one per class.

4. All entries must have been grown by the exhibitor as a 4

-H project.

5. Exhibits are to be maintained in good condition

throughout the fair and are the responsibility of the ex-

hibitor.

6. Classes in this department are county only classes and

will not be chosen to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair dur-

ing the conference judging experience .

7. Vegetables may be exhibited at the Iowa State Fair by 4-

H members in the 4-H Horticulture Show. For specific

information contact the Jefferson County Extension Of-

fice.

74

CLASS 1020 - INDIVIDUAL VEGETABLES

Exhibitors are to follow the recommendations in publication

4H-462, “Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit” . Lot 1 Beans, snap, 6 specimens

Lot 2 Beans, yellow wax, 6 specimens

Lot 3 Beets, 3 specimens

Lot 4 Cabbage, round, one specimen

Lot 5 Cabbage, flat, 1 specimen

Lot 6 Cabbage, red, 1 specimen

Lot 7 Cantaloupe, any variety, 1 specimen

Lot 8 Carrots, 3 specimens

Lot 9 Cucumbers, for slicing, 3 specimens

Lot 10 Cucumbers, dill, 3 to 5 inches, 3 specimens

Lot 11 Cucumber, for pickling, 6 specimens

Lot 12 Eggplant, standard or traditional, 1 specimen

Lot 13 Eggplant, cylindrical, 1 specimen

Lot 14 Honeydew Melon, smooth skin, 1 specimen

Lot 15 Kohlrabi, 3 specimens

Lot 16 Onions, red, 3 specimens

Lot 17 Onions, white, 3 specimens

Lot 18 Onions, yellow, 3 specimens

Lot 19 Onions, other, 3 specimens

Lot 20 Peppers, sweet, bell, green, 3 specimens (includes Bell

Boy, etc.)

Lot 21 Peppers, sweet, bell, red, 3 specimens

Lot 22 Peppers, sweet, bell, yellow, 3 specimens

Lot 23 Peppers, sweet, bell, any other, 3 specimens

Lot 24 Peppers, sweet, banana, yellow, 3 specimens

Lot 25 Peppers, sweet, red, 3 specimens

Lot 26 Peppers, sweet, any other variety, 3 specimens

Lot 27 Peppers, hot, Cayenne, 3 specimens

Lot 28 Peppers, hot, Habanero, 3 specimens

Lot 29 Peppers, hot, Hungarian yellow wax, 3 specimens

Lot 30 Peppers, hot, jalapeño, 3 specimens

Lot 31 Peppers, hot, green, other new Mexican, 3 specimens

(Anaheim, Big Slim, Slim Jim, Garden Salsa, Serrano,

Big Chile, Pablano, etc)

Lot 32 Peppers, hot, any other color variety, 3 specimens

Lot 33 Potatoes, red, 3 specimens

Lot 34 Potatoes, white, 3 specimens (Gold Rush, etc.)

Lot 35 Potatoes, yellow/gold, 3 specimens

Lot 36 Potatoes, other, 3 specimens (includes blue, etc.)

Lot 37 Pumpkin, sugar pie, 1 specimen

Lot 38 Squash, summer, scallop or patty pan, 3 specimens

Lot 39 Squash, summer, zucchini, green, 3 specimens

Lot 40 Squash, summer, zucchini, yellow, 3 specimens

Lot 41 Squash, summer, any other variety, 3 specimens

Lot 42 Squash, winter, acorn, green, 1 specimen

75

Lot 43 Squash, winter, acorn-like, all other colors, 1 specimen

(includes Heart of Gold, Carnival, Mardi Gras, etc.)

Lot 44 Squash, winter, butternut type, 1 specimen

Lot 45 Squash, winter, any other variety, 1 specimen

Lot 46 Sweet Corn, 3 ears exhibited with husks open on one side

Lot 47 Sweet Potatoes or Yams, 3 specimens

Lot 48 Tomato, red slicing, 3 specimens

Lot 49 Tomato, yellow slicing, 3 specimens

Lot 50 Tomato, cherry type, red, 6 specimens

Lot 51 Tomato, cherry type, other color, 6 specimens

Lot 52 Tomato, cocktail type (bite-size), red, 6 specimens

(includes grape, pear, Juliet etc.)

Lot 53 Tomato, cocktail type (bite-size), other color, 6 specimens

(includes grape, pear, etc.)

Lot 54 Tomato, processing type, 3 specimens

Lot 55 Tomato, other, three specimens

Lot 56 Watermelon, any variety (large), 1 specimen

Lot 57 Watermelon, any variety (small), 1 specimen (includes

Sugar Baby, etc.)

Lot 58 Any other kind of vegetable, not included in any previous-

ly named class, 3 specimens

CLASS 1021 - VEGETABLE CONTAINER DISPLAY

1. The vegetable display must include five or more differ-

ent vegetable crops grown in the exhibitor’s home gar-

den. More than one variety of any particular vegetable

can be displayed; however, not more than four items of

the same vegetable can be displayed. For example, four

tomatoes would constitute one vegetable, e.g., one large

red slicing, one cherry tomato, one yellow tomato and

one processing tomato.

2. The container display will be reduced one placing if it

contains more than four vegetables of any one kind, e.g.,

more than four beans. The amount of produce exhibited

should fit into the container and specimens may not

overflow onto the table.

3. The vegetables should be prepared for exhibit as in-

structed in 4H-462, “Harvesting and Preparing Vegeta-

bles for Exhibit.”

4. Any decorative basket, box or other decorative contain-

er, not larger than one-half bushel in size, can be used.

5. The exhibit will be judged 75% for the cultural perfec-

tion of the vegetables and 25% for decorative arrange-

ment. A special variety card will be provided and MUST

accompany the exhibit with each crop clearly labeled as

to the variety.

76

CLASS 1022 - JUMBO VEGETABLES The vegetables will be placed and awarded premiums on the

basis of weight as ascertained by the Supt. Only one winner

will be awarded in each lot.

Lot 1 - Tomato - 1 specimen

Lot 2 - Potato - l specimen

Lot 3 - Pumpkin (woody stem) - 1 specimen

Lot 4 - Squash (fleshy stem) - 1 specimen

CLASS 1023 - NOVELTY CLASS

Unusual formed vegetables. This class is for unusual formed

vegetables that have grown in your garden. Example: A po-

tato that looks like Mickey Mouse or a twin carrot. Only

one winner in this class.

CLASS 1030 - HERBS

All herb specimens should include sprigs with stems of ade-

quate length to reach the water level.

Lot 1 - Parsley, 3 sprigs in bottle of water

Lot 2 - Dill, 2 heads, tied near lower end

and again just below the seed heads

Lot 3 - Basil, 3 sprigs, in bottle of water

Lot 4 - Any other individual herb, 3 sprigs in water

CLASS 1035 - HERB COLLECTION

Collection of four (4) herb species to be displayed in sepa-

rate jars / bottles of water. Specimens should include three

(3) stems of adequate length for each species. Each herb

species should be properly labeled.

CLASS 1050 - FLOWERS A bud or stem with 1-5 flowers of one variety or mixed vari-

ety displaying the growth and development of the exhibitor’s

garden. This is an exhibit of stems only, not an arrangement

with fillers and/or greens.

CLASS 1055- FLOWER ARRANGEMENT Any arrangement of flowers, in any kind or color of contain-

er, of one variety or mixed varieties. This class is to display

the exhibitor’s ability to arrange flowers.

CLASS 1060 - HOUSE PLANTS An exhibit of a single house plant.

77

CLASS 1065 - DISH GARDEN OR TERRARIUM An exhibit of an arrangement of house plants with 2-5 plants

of mixed varieties in a dish, basket or container of choice.

CLASS 1070 - PATIO POTS Any arrangement in a patio container with 1-5 flowers or

plants of one variety or mixed variety.

CLASS 1075 - GARDEN CONTAINERS An exhibit using a container that is normally not considered

a flower/plant pot. The intended use for this container would

be for the outside garden. This class is to display the exhibi-

tor’s ability to use creative thinking in their outside garden

using other things than regular flower containers. The con-

tainer may be recycled or used items or something the ex-

hibitor builds or crafts out of one or more existing items.

OPEN CLASS DIVISION EXHIBITED IN THE ACTIVITY BUILDING

This activity is financially independent of the Jefferson

County Fair Board and no money is spent for the Open

Class exhibits. It will be supported by those people who

exhibit, so its success will depend on the exhibitors. The

Open Class Committee welcomes all help and suggestions.

2017 OPEN CLASS OFFICERS

President .............................................Joyce Stanley

Vice-President…………………...….Melody Rehm

Secretary..............................................Jackie Kaska

Treasurer...................................Earla Jean Tedrow

Historian............................................Sandy Prickett

Publicity Chairperson.........................Sandy Nelson

Fair Board Representative.................Joyce Stanley

IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR SUPPORT:

Pizza Hut Sweet Spot

Taco John’s Sinclair Tractor

Burger King Everybody’s Whole Foods

Farm Credit Wilkinson Construction

Thank you to all merchants who displayed our quilt.

78

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Entries not accepted by a professional in said category.

2. We reserve the right to refuse any article that has previ-

ously won a blue ribbon.

3. All articles entered must have been completed within the

last 12 months and constructed or grown by exhibitor.

4. Any exhibit using any noxious weeds will be disquali-

fied.

5. Diligence will be used to ensure safety of articles; but in

case of accident, the open class committee or the Jeffer-

son County Fair Board will not be responsible for loss,

theft, or damage.

6. Registrations will be made at the Open Class Booth:

Tuesday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and

Wednesday, June 21 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

7. Registration deadline-Wednesday, June 21 8:30 a.m.

8. Completed entry forms MUST be accompanied by all

entry fees. Entry fees are due at the time registrations are

made.

9. Entry fees: Adults (ages 18 & up) - $1.00 for each entry;

Intermediates (ages 12 - 17) and Juniors (ages 11 & un-

der) - $.50 for each entry.

10. Please note: Food items will be sold unless exhibitor

requests they not be at check-in time.

11. Judging begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21.

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED ONCE JUDGING HAS

BEGUN. Open Class department will not be open to the

public until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 21.

12. Entries will be judged by number.

13. In case of a large number of entries in a class, the class

may be divided.

14. Exhibits will be judged on the quality of work and

awarded a ribbon accordingly.

15. Premiums for adults are: Blue- $1.50; Red- $1.00;

White- $ .50

13. All premium checks will be void if not cashed by Sept.

l, 2017.

14. Decisions of the judges are final.

15. Food exhibits will be sold Wednesday, June 21 between

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

16. Entries will be released Sunday, June 25 between 5:00

p.m. and 6:00 p.m. No entries may be released before

79

5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25. You must sign your entries

and prizes out in order for them to be released.

17. Not responsible for articles not picked up by 6:00 p.m.,

Sunday, June 25.

18. ALL AGES WELCOME TO ENTER

EXHIBITS IN ANY DIVISION! A. Juniors (ages 11 & under)

B. Intermediates (ages 12 - 17)

C. Adults (ages 18 & up)

DIVISION A– ALL AGES - ARTS & CRAFTS

Kits will be accepted, but MUST be labeled as such.

CLASS 101: Ceramics

(Explain process on 3x5 card)

1.Cold-painted

2.Glazed and fired

3.Antiqued

4.Other than named

CLASS 102: Woodworking

(Explain process on 3x5 card)

1.Home furnishing

2.Novelty

3.Barn Quilts

4.Other than named

CLASS 103: Photography 1. Nature, single any size, mounted

2. People, single any size, mounted

3. Flowers, single any size, mounted

4. Animals, single any size, mounted.

5. Special effects, single any size, mounted

6. Photo Story, series of 2 or more, mounted

7. That’s Funny, any size, mounted or un-mounted

8. Jefferson County, any size, mounted or un-mounted

9. Digital Storybook

10. Computer graphics, any size, mounted or un-mounted

11. Other than named

CLASS 104: Holidays/ All Occasions

1. Decorations

2. Flat Work

3. Wall Hanging

80

4. Table Decoration

5. Door Decoration

6. Other than named

CLASS 105: Pictures

(Ready to hang)

1. Paintings

2. Drawing

3. Other than named

CLASS 106: Refinished Furniture

1. Small article (Explain process on 3x5 card)

2. Other than named

CLASS 107: Recycled

1. Cloth

2. Metal

3. Plastic

4. Other than named

CLASS 108: Yard Art

1. Metal

2. Wood

3. Stone

4. Other than named

CLASS 109: Baskets

1. Hand Weaving, with or without a handle

CLASS 110: Writing

1. Short Stories

2. Poetry

CLASS 111: Paper Crafts

1. Scrapbook

A. A Page

B. Complete Book

2. Card Crafting

3. Gift Tags

4. Origami

5. Tags

6. Other than named

CLASS 112: Felting, etc.

81

CLASS 113: Lego® Creation

1. Kit

2. Original

CLASS 114: Models or Kits

CLASS 115: School or Organization Project

CLASS 116: Other Than Named

DIVISION B - ALL AGES - FOOD All food items must be placed on white plastic or Styrofoam

plates, placed in clear plastic bags, zip locked. Small items

such as cookies, fruit, candy, etc., should be in quantities of

eight (8). Each entry must be accompanied with two (2)

copies of the recipe; recipe should be in recipe sleeve or cov-

ered with saran wrap or clear contact.

CLASS 20l: Cookies

1. Drop

2. Rolled or molded

3. No bake

4. Other than named

CLASS 202: Bar Cookies

1. Brownies

2. Other than named

CLASS 203: Cakes (Unfrosted)

1. Sponge

2. Angel

3. Chiffon

4. Cheesecake

5. Other than named

CLASS 204: Cakes (Frosted) 1. Chocolate

2. White

3. Decorated

4. Other than named

CLASS 205: Candy 1. Fudge

2. Divinity

3. Other than named

82

CLASS 206: Bread

1. Loaf of bread

2. Yeast Rolls

3. Sweet Bread

4. Quick Breads 5. Bread Machine

6. Muffins

7. Other than named

CLASS 207: Canning

1. Relishes

2. Jams

3. Jellies

4. Vegetables

5. Fruit

6. Pickles

7. Salsa

8. Other Than Named

Must display two regulation size pint, quart or jelly jar with rims

on. Jars will be opened at the discretion of the judge. Open jars

will be sold. Recipes in recipe sleeves or saran wrap are required.

CLASS 208: Pies

1. Fruit

CLASS 209: Special Diet

1. Fat free

2. Salt free

3. Dietary-Diabetic

4. Other than named

CLASS 210: Other than named

DIVISION C - ALL AGES - HANDWORK All classes must have 3x5 card explaining procedure.

CLASS 301: Crochet

1. Afghans

2. Wearable

3. Flat Work

4. Other than named

CLASS 302: Appliqué

1. Clothing

83

2. Flatwork

3. Wall hanging

4. Other than named

CLASS 303: Knitted

1. Afghan

2. Wearable

3. Machine Knitting

4. Other than named

CLASS 304: Quilts

(Hand Quilted)

1. All Sizes

CLASS 305: Quilts

(Home Machine Quilted)

1. All Sizes

CLASS 306: QUILTS

(Combined hand & home machine work)

1. All Sizes

CLASS 307: QUILTS

(Combined Hand or machine sewn/professional machine

quilting or long arm quilting)

1. All Sizes

CLASS 308: COMFORTER OR QUILT (Tied)

1. All Sizes

CLASS 309: PILLOWS

1. Original

2. Kit

CLASS 310: Embroidery

1. Long Stitch

2. Wall Hanging

3. Stitchery (Dresser scarves, etc.)

4. Cross Stitch

5. Counted Cross Stitches

6. Chicken Scratching

7. Dimensional Embroidery

8. Ribbon Work

9. Other than named

84

CLASS 311: Wall Hangings

1. Quilted (All hand Quilted)

2. Quilted (Home machine made)

3. Quilted (Combination hand & home machine work)

4. Combine hand or machine sewn and quilted by a pro-

fessional quilter

5. Appliqué Wall Hangings

6. Embroidery/Needle Work Wall Hangings

7. Other Than Named Wall Hangings

CLASS 312: Decorated Clothing 1. Counted Cross Stitch

2. Other application (embroidery, appliqué, etc.)

3. Other than named

CLASS 313: Sewing

1. Casual

2. Dress

3. Decorated Stitchery

4. Other than named

CLASS 314: Plastic Canvas Projects

CLASS 315: Place Setting-Name Theme

CLASS 316: Foundation or Paper Piecing

1. Clothing

2. Flat Work

3. Wall Quilt

4. Other than named

CLASS 317: Rugs

CLASS 318: Needlepoint

1. Framed

2. Flat Work

3. Wall Hanging

4. Other than named

CLASS 319: Beading

1. Single

2. Set article

3. Cloth

CLASS 320: Bags and Totes

85

CLASS 321: Other than named

DIVISION D - ALL AGES - FLOWERS

CLASS 401: Cut single flower

CLASS 402: Arrangements

1. Fresh cut

2. Artificial or Dried

3. Wild Flowers

4. Other than named

CLASS 403: Potted Plants 1. Fairy Garden

2. Other than named

DIVISION E - ALL AGES– FRUITS &

VEGETABLES (name variety)

CLASS 501:

1. Vegetable Display (5 specimens)

2. One large vegetable

3. Plate of 5 Vegetables

4. Novelty Vegetable (1 only)

5. Fruit Display (5 specimens)

6. One large fruit

7. Plate of 5 fruits

8. Novelty Fruit (1 only)

9. Herbs (potted or cut)

DIVISION F– ALL AGES -

AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS These must be grown by exhibitor.

CLASS 801: Corn

1. Best 6 ears of previous year

2. Best single ear of previous year

3. Best ½ gallon shelled of previous year

4. Longest ear of previous year

5. Tallest Stalk

CLASS 802: Winter Wheat

1. Best ½ gallon of previous year

86

2. Bunch of cut wheat

CLASS 803: Oats

1. Best ½ gallon of previous year

CLASS 804: Soybeans

1. Best ½ gallon of previous year

CLASS 805: Novelty Corn

1. Best 6 ears of popcorn in previous year

2. Best 6 ears of Indian corn in previous year

DIVISION G - CARE FACILITY & HANDICAP No entry fee and no premium money will be given. Each

participant will receive a ribbon. Any type of entry will be

accepted. Please no “For Sale” signs.

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR

OPEN CLASS HANDY DEVICES

METAL OR WOOD Superintendent: Juston Lamb

1. Entry Fee of $1.00 / entry is due on judging day.

2. Open to residents of Jefferson and adjoining counties.

3. No limit on number of entries.

4. Entries do not have to be constructed during the year

Exhibit may be new, rebuilt or restored at home or

school (completed by exhibitor).

5. Exhibits are to be checked-in by 10:00 A.M.,

Wednesday, June 21.

6. Exhibitor must be present for judging at 10:00 A.M.

7. Exhibits are to be left on the fairgrounds until 10:00

A.M. the last day of the fair.

8. Each exhibit must have an identification tag attached

which includes the following: owner’s name, intend-

ed use, safety qualities, and a picture of the project in

use.

9. Exhibits will be displayed outside.

10. 4-H/FFA Division will be judged separately from

Adult Open Class Division.

11. The Jefferson County Fair Board will not be respon-

sible for loss or damage to projects exhibited.

12. The following criteria will be used for judging: origi-

87

nal idea, usefulness, appearance, and safety.

13. There will be a “MOST FROM THE

LEAST” (Recycled Junk) award given to the best pro-

ject constructed from used materials.

14. Project Examples: Hay Mover, Feed Bunk, Trailer,

Animal Mover, Gadgets, Restored Machinery.

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR

OPEN CLASS PET SHOW Sponsored by: Fairfield and Pekin FFA

Juston Lamb, Courtney Taglauer, Superintendents

1. Entry fee: $.50 per entry, limit of 2 entries.

2. This class is open to anyone desiring to exhibit their

pet/pets.

3. Exhibitors may be of any age.

4. This class will be held Sunday, June 25 at 2:00 P.M.

in the Dairy Barn

5. No diseased animals may be kept on the grounds.

6. ALL ANIMALS must meet the requirements of live-

stock for exhibitions at county shows and fairs.

7. The Jefferson County Fair Board will not be responsi-

ble for any injury to any exhibitor or exhibit.

8. Exhibitors must furnish own cage, coop, etc.

9. Classes will be decided by the judges during the con-

test.

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR

BILL RILEY TALENT

AND SPROUT SHOW Coordinators: Alissa Doyle Ward and Tammy Jones

The “Bill Riley State Fair Talent and Sprout Show”

will be held in conjunction with the Jefferson County

Fair.

The show will be held Wednesday, June 21 at

7:30p.m.

Entries will be accepted only to Alissa Doyle Ward

via email to alissaward@gamrathdoyle.com

88

A copy of the rules may be picked up at the following

locations: Gamrath-Doyle Insurance, KMCD or the

Jefferson County Extension Office.

Entry deadline is June 1st. All entrants must be present

by 7:00 p.m. the day of the show.

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR

QUEEN CONTEST

Coordinators:

Kortney Heald - 641-919-3820, mapaheald@gmail.com

Cynthia Post - 641-919-1043, postfamily01@gmail.com

The Jefferson County Fair Queen Contest will be held

Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County

Fairgrounds. Applications and rules may be picked up at the

Jefferson County Extension Office. Entry deadline is Fri-

day, June 9th at 4:30PM.

1. Each contestant must be female, at least l6 years of age

and not more than 21 years of age on August 1, 2017.

2. Contestants must belong to at least one community or-

ganization such as 4-H, Church Group, Girls Scouts, etc.

3. Contestants must never have been married or have chil-

dren.

4. No professional models (one who has had ongoing em-

ployment in which modeling was the primary part of the

job) are eligible to compete in the State Pageant.

5. The contestant must reside in Jefferson County or an

adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in

the county she represents.

6. The County Fair Queen must be available at the Iowa

State Fair Tuesday, August 8th, through the time of the

crowning Saturday afternoon August 12th.

7. The Jefferson County Fair Board reserves the right to

change and interpret the foregoing rules and regulations

at any time as may be deemed expedient

FOR A COMPLETE SET OF RULES FOR THE STATE FAIR CONTEST CONTACT KORTNEY.

89

LITTLE MISS CONTEST

Coordinator: Ashley Sieren 641-777-2280

The contest will be held Wednesday, June 21 at 6 pm on the

Jefferson County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Jeffer-

son County Fair Queen competition. Interviews will be held

the same day Wednesday, June 21. Each contestant will

have a 10 minute interview with the judges. Contestant’s

interview times will be assigned after June 12.

Entry Deadline is Monday, June 12, NO EXCEPTIONS

1. “Little Miss” contestants must pre-register at the Jeffer-

son County Extension Office. Entry fee of $15.00

(sponsors optional) and copy of the contestant’s birth

certificate must accompany the entry form. Open to the

first 12 registrants who turn in completed application,

registration fee and copy of birth certificate.

2. Interview judging will be based on poise, personality,

dressing in accordance with theme, overall presentation,

and response to questions.

3. Any contestant who has performed or competed at a

professional level (for monetary gain) in anything other

than amateur contests will be considered ineligible.

4. All contestants must be a resident of Jefferson County

for at least 1 year.

5. Contestants may not be older than 8 years of age or

younger than 6 years of age by June 1, 2017.

6. Parents and/or chaperones are not allowed into the inter-

view room or the backstage area before or during the

contest. Assigned staff will assist contestants if needed.

7. There will be an on stage presentation for the contest-

ants to answer one (1) question and to present the win-

ners of the contest.

8. Winner and 1st Runner Up will need to be available to

help hand out ribbons at assigned fair shows during the

2017 Jefferson County Fair. Each contestant will re-

ceive a participation gift.

9. The theme this year is “Masquerade Ball”. No pag-

eant dresses or swimwear allowed. Contestants are al-

lowed to wear long dresses, skirts, jeans/shorts or cos-

tumes in accordance with theme. Contestants will be

judged on dressing in accordance during the interview.

Contestants costumes will also be worn on stage for the

presentation of winners.

90

10. Contest is limited to the first 12 registrations turned into

the Extension office and no less than 5 contestants.

11. Any contestant who has won the title “Little Miss” at

the Jefferson County Fair in the past is unable to com-

pete in the contest.

12. Any arguments about final decisions will be grounds for

immediate disqualification. Judges decisions are final.

OPEN CLASS CONTESTS

KIDS CUPCAKE DECORATING Wednesday, June 21

3-5pm in the Activity Building

SCAVENGER HUNT Thursday 8 AM– Saturday 3 PM

Pick up your forms in the

Activity Building.

Forms must be turned in at the Activity Building by 3pm

on Saturday, June 24th for a chance at a Prize!

FROZEN T-SHIRTS

Open to All Ages!

Thursday, June 22

5:30 pm

Location to be Announced

RUBBER CHICKEN THROWING CONTEST

Rules and location to be announced.

Contest will take place Saturday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m.

WATERMELON SEED SPITTING CONTEST

Rules and location to be announced.

Contest will take place Saturday, June 24, following the

Chicken Throwing contest

91

A huge thank you to all of our

sponsors, supporters and

fairgoers. Without all of you, this fair

would not be possible!

92

ATTENTION ALL STATE FAIR

EXHIBITORS

Be sure to check out the

State Fair Website Premium

Book at

www.iowastatefair.org

You should have received

an envelope with

information regarding

exhibiting at the

Iowa State Fair

upon being selected as a

State Fair Exhibitor.

If you did not receive a

packet with your State Fair

Ribbon, please contact

Rachel Wonderlich at the

Jefferson County

Extension Office!