The 62 nd Annual Award-Winning

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1 The 62 nd Annual Award-Winning V.F.W. DEKALB COUNTY A G R I C U L T U R A L FAIR September 25 - September 30, 2017 Fort Payne, Alabama Theme: Let Freedom Ring

2 The DeKalb County Commission Welcomes You DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair As the DeKalb County VFW agricultural fair opens this year, we at the DeKalb County Commission send our greetings. Fair Time is a special time for us in the area and for many many years it has served our community in many and varied ways. It promotes our county agencies, school systems and our economy. It is place where friends and neighbors meet together and our children and grand- children have a wonderful time together as family and friends. I welcome you to our county where ever you may be from and we hope you will visit us often and take advantage of beautiful DeKalb County Alabama. Sincerely, Honorable Ricky Harcrow, President DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow District 1 Shane Wooten District 2 Scot Westbrook District 3 Chris Kuykendall District 4 DeWitt Jackson

3 Welcome to the 62 nd Annual DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair Visit our website for Complete Catalog, Forms, & Entertainment: www. dekalbcountvfwfair.com address: Sponsored by DeKalb County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3128 Fort Payne, Alabama

4 Index Message from DeKalb County Commission... Inside Front Cover Message from State Agricultural Commissioner....3 About This Year's Fair "Let Freedom Ring"...4 Information and General Rules, Exhibits & Booth Competition....5 DeKalb County VFW Post Contact Information....7 Fair Dates & Features...8 Fair Admission Information...9 Score Card Division Booths...9 Premiums Division H Club Booths Division High School Club Booths Division Scout Booths Division Elementary School Booths...11 Division Homemakers Club Booths Division Nutrition Site Booths Division Church Booths Division FCCLA-FFA Booths Scorecard & Premiums, Division Scarecrow Competion...14 Rules & Premiums, Division Individual Agricultural Exhibits...15 Scorecard & Premiums, Division Canned Foods Scorecard & Premiums, Division Baking & Candy Making (Adult)...20 Scorecard & Premiums, Division Baking & Candy Making (Junior)...22 Scorecard & Premiums, Division Baking & Candy Making (Senior)...23 Scorecard & Premiums, Division Elementary Art Scorecard & Premiums, Division Art (Adult) Scorecard & Premiums, Division Art (Junior) Scorecard and Premiums, Division Photography (Adult) Scorecard & Premiums, Division Photography (Junior)...29 Scorecard & Premiums, Division Needlework (Adult) Scorecard & Premiums, Division Needlework (Junior)...33 Scorecard & Premiums, Division Needlework (Senior) Scorecard & Premiums, Division Quilts (All Ages) Scorecard & Premiums, Division Handicrafts (Adult) Scorecard & Premiums, Division Handicrafts (Junior) Scorecard & Premiums, Division LEGO Blocks Scorecard & Premiums, Division "The Spirit of September" A National Garden Club, Inc. (NGC) Standar Flower Show Presented by The Northeast Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs Rules & Information, Division Poultry Show Rules & Premiums, Division H, FFA, FCCLA Beef Cattle Showmanship...61 Rules & Premiums, Division H, FFA, FCCLA Steer Show...62 Rules & Premiums, Division H, FFA, FCCLA Heifer Show...63 Rules & Premiums, Division Adult Beef Showmanship...63 Rules & Premiums, Division Youth Beef Showmanship Rules & Premiums, Division Open Beef Show Adults (Heifer & Bulls)...64 Rules & Premiums, Division Dairy Goat Show Rules & Premiums, Division Boer Goat Show...68 Rules & Premiums, Division Open Horse & Mule Show Alabama 4-H Chicken Chain Project Information Message from Fort Payne City Council....Inside Back Cover

5 Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Richard Beard Building 1445 Federal Drive Montgomery, Alabama Commissioner John McMillan It s That Time Again Going to Your County Fair! Some of my most vivid memories as a kid growing up in Baldwin County were of going to the county fair. I look forward to going every year. There is something reassuring about going to the fair that no matter how the world changes, every year about this time there will always be a celebration of the bounty of our land; 2017 is no exception. The nearly 600,000 Alabama farmers, foresters and agribusiness workers are responsible for contributing over $70 billion a year to our state s economy. They are the backbone of our economy, working hard every day to help feed and clothe the world. Please take this opportunity while you are at the fair to visit the exhibits and learn as much as you can about the livestock, local foods, and those who produce them. Experience all of it, as these events are about where we live and the people who work to make the fairs so successful. As your Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries, I am honored to be a part of our Alabama county fairs and being with fellow Alabamians who support them. You and your family, as a result of attending and supporting your county fair, are a part of an incredible resource. The employees of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries send best wishes to all who make our county fairs a success each year. Thank you for your continued support for Alabama farmers, foresters, and agribusiness! Sincerely, JOHN McMILLAN, Commissioner 5

6 DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair The DeKalb County Post 3128 V.F.W., made up of overseas veterans from all of DeKalb County, is proud to sponsor this 62 nd annual fair. We, the V.F.W., appreciate the fine cooperation we have received in the past from the County Extension Service Staff, Agricultural teachers, Home Economic Teachers, other Agricultural workers, DeKalb County businessmen, City of Fort Payne, Board of Education, and numerous other groups and individuals that have helped to make our previous fairs a success. We earnestly solicit this type of cooperation this year. The V.F.W. is a member of the Association of Alabama Fairs. The V.F.W. is a non-profit organization Fair Booth Theme Let Freedom Ring All Schools, Clubs, scouts, homemakers, etc. booths (Divisions 1-8) Must PRE-REGISTER by September 16, School, clubs, scouts, homemakers, etc. booths (Division 1-8) may begin work on their booths Thursday, September 21, 2017, 9:00 A.M. Deadline for completion of booths is 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 23, Division Nine (9) Scarecrows must be pre-registered by Friday, September 15, 2017, and on site Monday, September 18, 2017, 1:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Judging will be on Wednesday, September 20, Registration for Division will be Saturday, September 23, 2017,8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. and Sunday, September 24, 2017, 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. NOTE: Deadline for registration of Divisions is Sunday, September 24,

7 INFORMATION AND GENERAL RULES Individual Exhibits & Booth Competition 1. Competition is open to the general public. 2. Premiums positively will not be paid on items not listed. Ribbons will be awarded. 3. The V.F.W. reserves the right to change any and all rules and declare off any classes or premiums because of acts of God, excessive rains or cause not within the power of the management to control. 4. Individual exhibits will be accepted Saturday, September 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All individual exhibits must be in place not later than 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24, Flower exhibits will be accepted Saturday, September 23, from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Guards will be furnished Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24. All exhibits may be removed by owners, Sunday, October 1, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5. Unless otherwise listed in catalog, judging will be Monday a.m. September 25, The names of the schools, communities, or clubs having booth exhibits will be left off until after the judges have made the awards. 7. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up by Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 8. Where there is no competition, the judge shall have the authority to place awards according to merit of the article or exhibit. 9. While every precaution will be taken for safeguarding exhibits, it should be understood that the exhibits are in competition for prizes and that the owner assumes all responsibility for any accident, loss, or damage that may occur. Neither the fair association, the V.F.W., its officers nor agents, will be responsible for any such accidents, loss or damage. 10. Unless otherwise stated, exhibits entered for competition will not be permitted to be sold or removed during the progress of the fair. These may be sold the last day of the fair but are not to be removed prior to the time specified above in No Articles on display must not be handled by visitors. 12. Clubs or organizations that entered booth exhibits last year and enter again this year must have a theme different from last year. 13. Clubs or organizations that enter booth exhibits must not duplicate any exhibit shown the previous year. Those exhibitors that do so will not be judged and will receive only fourth prize money. 14. Exhibitor must also observe any additional rules that apply to the different classes in which their exhibits are entered. 15. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family. 16. No one club may have more than one booth exhibit. 17. Gate Passes One gate pass good for admission only will be awarded to each individual exhibitor for one or more exhibits Six gate passes for each booth exhibit for competition. Gate passes not good after Friday night. 18. Exhibitors may remove their exhibits on Sunday, October 1, 2017, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. upon presentation of entry claim check. 19. Advertising on the grounds by means of posters, prints, handbills, samples, etc. will not be permitted, except upon agreement with the management. 20. Clubs, communities, schools, etc. may complete their booths Thursday, September 21, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday, September 22, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday 23, 2017, 8:00 am to 12 noon. Booths must be complete by Saturday, September 23, 2017, 12:00 noon 21. Clubs, communities, school, etc., must take booths in consecutive order in each class assigned by Fair Committee. 7

8 22. No club, organization, group or individual will be permitted to sell or serve food, drink or any other items that conflict or are in competition with the V.F.W. Auxiliary concessions or concessions on the Mid-way. 23. All booths are 69" 69" inside measurement. All booths will be built on existing floor. NO booths will be more than 5' tall. See drawing below for other dimensions. 24. All club and school booths will be pre-registered no later than Saturday, September 16, Scarecrow competition must be pre-registered by Friday, September 15, The V.F.W. Fair Committee will award a Best of Show ribbon and a $50 cash prize to the highest scoring booth and scarecrow competition. 26. Checks will be issued upon complete removal and cleanup of your exhibit on Sunday, October 1, 2017, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This includes the Scarecrow competition. 27. Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete cleanup of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. 28. ART: Definition of Professional Artist : if the artist accepts commissions for profit if the artist s works are reproduced commercially for profit if the artist teaches art if the artist is in business and has a shop where he/she sells his/her work and/or has a license to be in business 29. No pets will be allowed in exhibit building or cattle area. 30. No electrical outlets available for Divisions All booths are 69" 69" 60" inside measurements FRONT VIEW 60" 69" SIDE VIEW 60" 69" 24" COMMERICAL INFORMATION & RULES 1. While every precaution will be taken for safeguarding the items in commercial booths, it should be understood that the owner assumes all responsibility for any accident, loss, or damage that may occur. Neither the fair association, the VFW, its officers or agents will be responsible for any such accidents, loss, or damage. 2. No commercial or special exhibitors will be permitted to sell or solicit funds from their booth. 3. No tents or canopies allowed in commercial buildings. 4. Commercial and special exhibitors may install their booth beginning Thursday, September 21, 2017, 8:00am to 5:00 pm. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 22, 23, 24, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Booths must be completed by Monday, September 25, 12:00 noon. Guards will be furnished Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24, Only one business per commercial booth allowed. 6. Commercial booths and special exhibitor s booths are to remain in the commercial and exhibit buildings all week (Monday thru Saturday). You may dismantle your booth on Sunday and Monday after the fair ends on Saturday. NO guards will be responsible for commercial exhibits not removed by Monday, October 2, 2017, 3:00 pm. 7. Limit of two workers per 10' booth allowed at any one time. Workers must remain inside their booth. 8

9 DeKalb County VFW Post Officers Fair Chairman...Charles Stephens Fair Secretary/Treasury... Terry Camp Post Commander...Dale Fischer Senior Vice Commander...Dana Grider Junior Vice Commander... David Conrad ADJ. Quartermaster... Terry Camp Judge Advocate... David Cochran 1-Year Trustee... Kenneth Wigley 2-Year Trustee... David Cochran 3-Year Trustee...Mark Brown 2017 VFW FAIR Committees Fair Chairman... Charles Stephens Cell: Office: or General Committee... Charles Stephens, Terry Camp, David Cochran, Eugene Rose and Leo Nadolny Secretary...Terry Camp Gate...Terry Camp, and Charles Stephens Security and Parking...Terry Camp, David Conrad, and Colt Drouillard Utilities and Booth Construction...Eugene Rose Fire Protection...David Conrad and Tommy Evans Commerical Exhibit...Dale Fischer Cell: Office: Registration... Linda Stephens Cell: Home: Office: or Art and Photography...Wydean Walker Scouts...Bill Mitchell and Barbara Barone Elementary Schools... Charles Stephens Cell: Office: or Catalogue... Linda & Charles Stephens Cell: Home: Office: or Beef Cattle Show...Alan Scott Exhibitor Coordinators... Dale Fischer, and Colt Drouillard 9

10 DeKALB COUNTY VFW AGRICULTURAL FAIR DATES Features All Week Monday, September 25, 2017 Gates open 5:00 PM FUN NIGHT Tickets Only (5:00 PM until Close) DeKalb County VFW Fair Night Officials Night All county and city officials will be our guest. All judging closed to public Kissel Entertainment on Midway Entertainment, 7:00 PM, TBA Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Gates open 5:00 PM "$20.00 Ride-A-Thon" 5:00 PM until Close WQSB Night Kissel Entertainment on Midway Entertainment, 7:00 PM, TBA Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Gates open 5:00 PM "Dollar Night" All Rides $1, 5:00 PM until Close WZCT Night & "Vietnam Veteran's Night" Free admission with proof of service Kissel Entertainment on Midway Entertainment, 7:00 PM, Entertainment Areas, featuring New Grace and Christianaires Thursday, September 28, 2017 Gates open 5:00 PM "2 Armbands for $22" Both persons must be present at time of purchase. Midway Only, 5:00 PM until Close Kissel Entertainment on Midway Entertainment, 7:00 PM, TBA Friday, September 29, 2017 Gates open 5:00 PM "Fun Night" Tickets Only, 5:00 PM Close Kissel Entertainment on Midway Entertainment, 7:00 PM, TBA Saturday, September 30, 2017 Gates open 10:00 AM "$18 Ride-A-Thon Kid's Day" 10:00 AM until 3:00 pm Tickets Only, 3:00 PM Close Kissel Entertainment on Midway Entertainment, 5:30 PM, Entertainment Area 27 th Annual "DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair Gospel Singing" featuring Gold City and The Sharp's Quartet 10

11 Admission Charges 6 years and older $3.00 Children Under 6 years, FREE when attended by an adult Free Passes will be collected at the Gate County Fair Booth SCORECARD SCORECARD for Divisions 1-8 Educational Value Points The practices presented in the exhibit are 1. Educationally sound and easily understood by the observer. 2. The information present is up-to-date and accurate General Appearances Points Power to attract and hold interest 1. The exhibit is interesting and attracts attention through the application of art principles in the use of color, lighting, motion and space (a balanced, uncluttered arrangement)... 5 Points 2. The exhibit presents one main idea clearly expressed with all parts related to the central theme... 5 Points 3. The central theme expressed in a slogan that is interesting and easy to understand (a short catchy one usually preferred)... 5 Points 4. The lettering is neat, clear, suitable and easy to read from point of observation. It is free from errors in spelling... 5 Points Quality Points The quality of workmanship is excellent Originality Points TOTAL Points 11

12 Premium List DIVISION ONE...$ Prizes 4-H CLUB BOOTHS This class open to 4-H Clubs in DeKalb County 1. Three booths available. 2. Request space from Charles Stephens (256) , or 3. All general rules apply. 4. The exhibit is to be prepared by 4-H Club with the assistance of adult leader working with the Club. 5. The exhibit should stress the Fair theme/or related activity. 6. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard for Division Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. 8. No school shall have more than one (ARN) club and one (HE) club represented. 9. No electrical outlets available. 10. See General Rules, #20 for rules and times for completion of booths. Premium awards will be as follows: First Place... $ Second Place... $ Third Place... $ DIVISION TWO...$ Prizes HIGH SCHOOL CLUB BOOTHS 1. Two booths available. 2. All general rules apply. 3. Each exhibit should stress the Fair theme/or special school activity. 4. Request space from Charles Stephens (256) , or 5. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard for Division Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. 7. No electrical outlets available. 8. See General Rules, #20 for rules and times for completion of booths. Premium awards will be as follows: First Place... $ Second Place... $ This Division includes all High School affiliated clubs: examples, Key, Beta, VICA SADD, etc. 12

13 DIVISION THREE...$ Prizes SCOUT BOOTHS 1. Only eight booths available. Two Cubs, two Brownies, two Girl Scouts, and two Boy Scouts. The Cubs and Brownie booths will compete against each other. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts booths will compete against each other. 2. Request space from Bill Mitchell (256) (boys), or Barbara Barone (girls). 3. All general rules apply. 4. Exhibits to display work of the unit entering the booth exhibit. 5. The exhibit to be prepared by the unit with the assistance of the adult leaders working with the unit. 6. The exhibit should stress the Fair theme/or related activity. 7. No one sponsor will enter more than one booth exhibit. 8. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard for Division Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. 10. No electrical outlets available. 11. See General Rules, #20 for rules and times for completion of booths. Premium awards will be as follows: Cubs & Brownies First Place... $ Second Place... $ Third Place... $ Fourth Place... $ Boys Scouts & Girls Scouts First Place... $ Second Place... $ Third Place... $ Fourth Place... $ DIVISION FOUR...$ Prizes ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOTHS 1. Two booths available. 2. Request space from Charles Stephens at or 3. Exhibits prepared by students with assistance of teachers. 4. All general rules apply. 5. The exhibit should stress the Fair theme/or special school activity. 6. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard for Division Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames 8. No electrical outlets available. 9. See General Rules, #20 for rules and times for completion of booths. Premium awards will be as follows: First Place:... $ Second Place:... $

14 DIVISION FIVE...$ Prizes HOMEMAKERS CLUB BOOTHS 1. Five booths available. 2. Request space from Linda Daniels, DeKalb County President, Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders at (256) All general rules apply. 4. The exhibit should stress the Fair theme/or related activity. 5. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard for Division Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. 7. No electrical outlets available. 8. See General Rules, #20 for rules and times for completion of booths. Premium awards will be as follows: First Place... $ Second Place... $ Third Place... $ Fourth Place... $ Fifth Place... $ DIVISION SIX...$ Prizes NUTRITION SITE BOOTHS 1. Three booths available. 2. Request space from June Brewer (256) All general rules apply. 4. The exhibit should stress the Fair theme/or related activity. 5. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard for Division Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. 7. No electrical outlets available. 8. See General Rules, #20 for rules and times for completion of booths. Premium awards will be as follows: First Place... $ Second Place... $ Third Place... $

15 DIVISION SEVEN...$ Prizes CHURCH BOOTHS 1. Two booths available. 2. Request space from Charles Stephens (256) , or 3. All general rules apply. 4. The exhibit should stress the Fair theme/or related activity. 5. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard for Division Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. 7. No electrical outlets available. 8. See General Rules, #20 for rules and times for completion of booths. Premium awards will be as follows: First Place... $ Second Place... $ DIVISION EIGHT...$ Prizes FCCLA-FFA BOOTHS 1. Three booths available. 2. Request space from Charles Stephens (256) , or 3. All general rules apply. 4. The exhibit should stress the Fair theme/or school related activity. 5. Exhibits will be judged on the basis of the General Scorecard for Division Prize money will be reduced if all exhibit materials are not removed by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1, This includes complete clean-up of exhibit area and removal of all nails, tacks, and staples from booth frames. 7. No electrical outlets available. 8. See General Rules, #20 for rules and times for completion of booths. Premium awards will be as follows: First Place... $ Second Place... $ Third Place... $

16 DIVISION NINE... $3, Prizes SCARECROW COMPETITION Definition: A decoy or mannequin usually in the shape of a human, dressed in old clothes, stuffed with hay, used to discourage birds in crops. 1. All General Rules apply. This is not for individual competition. Groups only. 2. Request space from Linda Stephens (cell), (home), (office), or linda.dekalbco.vfwfair@farmerstel.com 3. Only one entry per business, class, club, etc., may be entered. Must be pre-registered by Friday, September 15, Entries will be accepted on Monday, September 18, 2017, from 1:00 5:00 pm at the fair office which is located at the front entrance of the fairgrounds (18th Street NE). 5. Exhibits must be left on display the entire week of the fair and can be picked up on Sunday, October 1, Scarecrows must be movable and free standing and at least 3 in height or width, as they will become part of the display/decoration of the fair and may have other decorative items near or around the scarecrow. 7. The fair has the right to display at our discretion which means some will be inside the building and some must be outside, therefore, all should be built for outside display. No perishable material can be used in construction of scarecrow. 8. School competition may include a class, group of classes, school clubs/organization or group of clubs/organizations, civic or community organizations may include churches, clubs, special groups, etc. 9. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, Checks not picked up on Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 10. Theme of entry should be appropriate for all ages. 11. Judging for scarecrows will be on Wednesday, September 20, SCORECARD General Appearance Points Quality of workmanship Points Originality Points Total Points Premium Awards will be as follows: Section 01 COMMERCIAL 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Commercial (±15 employees) $ $ $ Class 02 - Commercial (<100 employees) $ $ $ Class 03 - Commercial (>100 employees) $ $ $ Section 02 SCHOOL COMPETITION Class 01 - School Competition (pre-school thru 4 th grade) $ $ $ Class 02 - School Competition (grades 5-8) $ $ $ Class 03 - School Competition (grades 9-12) $ $ $ Section 3 CIVIC ORGANIZATION Class 01 - Adult (civic club, church, or other organization) $ $ $ Class 02 - Preschool 4 th grade (civic club, church, other organization) $ $ $ Class 03 - Grades 5-8 grade (civic club, church, or other organization) $ $ $ Class 04 - Grades 9-12 grade (civic club, church, or other organization) $ $ $ Section 04 BEST OF SHOW JUDGES AWARD Class 01 - Best of Show / Judge's Award $

17 DIVISION TEN... $ Prizes INDIVIDUAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS 1. All general rules apply. 2. All produce must be of the current year s production and in the name of the producer. 3. All produce is judged with a criteria of uniformity: uniform size, shape and color. 4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family. 5. Premium checks may be picked up on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Checks not picked up by Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 6. Must observe the amounts of the various individual agricultural exhibits and enter the amount stated. Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - INDIVIDUAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Apples, Red (3) Class 02 - Apples, Yellow (3) Class 03 - Black Walnuts (green) (9) Class 04 - Black Walnuts (hulled) (9) Class 05 - Beans (bunch) (12) Class 06 - Beans (butter) (12) Class 07 - Beans (October) (12) Class 08 - Beans (pole) (12) Class 09 - Cantaloupes (1) Class 10 - Chestnuts (12) Class 11 - Collards (1 bunch) Class 12 - Corn - Decorative (6 ears) Class 13 - Corn - Popcorn (6 ears) Class 14 - Corn - White (6 ears) Class 15 - Corn - Yellow (6 ears) Class 16 - Cucumbers (3) Class 17 - Eggplant (1) Class 18 - Eggs (dozen brown) Class 19 - Eggs (dozen white) Class 20 - Eggs (dozen miscellaneous) Class 21 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 6.00 Class 22 - Gourds, large (1) Class 23 - Gourds, medium (1) Class 24 - Gourds, small (3) same variety (must fit on 8 1/2 x 11 display plate) Class 25 - Grain Sorghum (1 head) Class 26 - Honey, qt/pt comb, dark Class 27 - Honey, qt/pt comb, light Class 28 - Honey, qt/pt extracted, dark Class 29 - Honey, qt/pt extracted, light Class 30 - Miscellaneous Fruits (3) Class 31 - Miscellaneous Nuts (12+) Class 32 - Miscellaneous Vegetables (small 3, large 1) Class 33 - Muscadine Grapes - blue (12+) Class 34 - Muscadine Grapes - white (12+) Class 35 - Okra (12) Class 36 - Onions (3) white Class 37 - Onions (3) other Class 38 - Peanuts (qt/pt shelled) Class 39 - Peanuts (qt/pt unshelled) Class 40 - Peas - green in hull (plate)

18 Class 41 - Pears (3) Class 42 - Pecans (qt./pt. shelled) Class 43 - Pecans (qt./pt. unshelled) Class 44 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 6.00 Class 45 - Peppers (3) Banana (yellow or green) Class 46 - Peppers (3) Banana (red) Class 47 - Peppers (3) Bell (green) Class 48 - Peppers (3) Bell (red) Class 49 - Peppers (3) Bell (other colors) Class 50 - Peppers (3) Cayenne (green) Class 51 - Peppers (3) Cayenne (red) Class 52 - Peppers - Cherry (3) (any color) Class 53 - Peppers - Cowhorn (3) (green) Class 54 - Peppers - Cowhorn (3) (red) Class 55 - Peppers - Habañero (3) (green) Class 56 - Peppers - Habañero (3) (red) Class 57 - Peppers (3) Jalapeño - green Class 58 - Peppers (3) Jalapeño - red Class 59 - Peppers (3) Miscellaneous (Not otherwise listed) (green) Class 60 - Peppers (3) Miscellaneous (Not otherwise listed) (red) Class 61 - Peppers (3) Miscellaneous (Not otherwise listed) (any color) Class 62 - Peppers (stalk, potted) Class 63 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 6.00 Class 64 - Persimmons (12) Class 65 - Potatoes (3) red Class 66 - Potatoes (3) white Class 67 - Pumpkins Edible Class 68 - Pumpkins (Judge for Size) Class 69 - Pumpkins (Halloween) Class 70 - Pumpkins (miniature) (3) Class 71 - Pumpkins (white) (1) Class 72 - Pumpkins - other decorative (Not otherwise listed)(small 3, large 1) Class 73 - Rutabaga (3) Class 74 - Sorghum Syrup (qt/pt) glass jar Class 75 - Soybeans (3 stalks) Class 76 - Squash - Acorn (3) Class 77 - Squash - Butternut (1) Class 78 - Squash - Kershaw (1) Class 79 - Squash - straightneck (3) Class 80 - Squash - white or patty pan (3) Class 81 - Squash - yellow crookneck (3) Class 82 - Squash - zucchini (3) Class 83 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 6.00 Class 84 - Sunflower (1 head) Class 85 - Sweet Potatoes (3) Class 86 - Tomatoes, green (3) Class 87 - Tomatoes, red (3) Class 88 - Tomatoes (3) (yellow) Class 89 - Tomatoes, salad (6) red Class 90 - Tomatoes, salad (6) yellow Class 91 - Tomatoes (3) (Any other color not listed) Class 92 - Turnips (3) Class 93 - Vegetable Plate (4 mixed fresh vegetables) Class 94 - Watermelon, biggest (1) Class 95 - Watermelon, red, meated (1) Class 96 - Watermelon, yellow, meated (1)

19 Class 97 - Other Produce (Not otherwise listed)(small 3, large 1) Class 98 - Other Vegetable (Oversized/Unusual Growth) (1) Class 99 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 6.00 Section 02 - DRIED FOODS Class Apples (plate) Class Fruit (plate) any other Class Lima Beans (plate) Class October Beans (plate) Class Peas (plate) Class Any Other Bean (plate) Class Any Other Dried Food (plate) Class Any Other Seed (plate) - not edible Class Best of Show - Judges Award 6.00 Section 03 - HAY Class Alfalfa (1 sq. bale) Class Fescue (1 sq. bale) Class Bermuda (1 sq. bale) Class Best of Show (Judges Award) 8.00 DIVISION ELEVEN... $ Prizes CANNED FOODS 1. All general rules apply. 2. Products must be entered in the names of individuals and must have been canned by person making entry. 3. All entries must be must be from current year s crop. 4. All entries must be in clear standard canning jars and with standard lids. Standard jars with company logo (example, Kerr, Ball) can be quarts, pints, or standard jelly jars. No Mayonnaise, Pickle Jars, etc., as these will be disqualified. 5. Premium checks may be picked up on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Checks not picked up by Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 6. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family. SCORECARD FOR JUDGING EXHIBITS OF CANNED PRODUCTS Clear standard canning jars with standard bands and lids...35 POINTS Must be sealed and filled to full line...15 POINTS General appearance and quality/quantity of product...50 POINTS TOTAL POINTS Premium awards will be as follows Section 01 - CANNED FRUITS 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Apples Class 02 - Applesauce Class 03 - Blackberries or Dewberries Class 04 - Blueberries Class 05 - Peaches Class 06 - Pears Class 07 - Plums Class 08 - Other (Not otherwise listed)

20 Section 02 - CANNED VEGETABLES 1st 2nd 3rd Class 09 - Beans - Butter Class 10 - Beans - Green Snap Class 11 - Beans - October Class 12 - Beans - Pinto Class 13 - Beets Class 14 - Carrots Class 15 - Corn (any) Class 16 - Mixed Vegetables Class 17 - Okra (any) Class 18 - Peas - Field any type Class 19 - Peas (green) Class 20 - Pimento Peppers Class 21 - Pumpkins Class 22 - Potatoes Class 23 - Soup Mixture Class 24 - Sour Kraut Class 25 - Spinach and other greens Class 26 - Squash Class 27 - Sweet Potatoes Class 28 - Tomatoes Class 29 - Whole Tomatoes Class 30 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Section 03 - FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE Class 31 - Apple Juice Class 32 - Grape Juice (any type) Class 33 - Tomato Juice Class 34 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Section 04 - BUTTERS - CONSERVES - MARMALADES - PRESERVES Class 35 - Apple Butter Class 36 - Peach Butter Class 37 - Other Butter (Not otherwise listed) Class 38 - Conserve (any) Class 39 - Marmalades (any) Class 40 - Preserves (fig) Class 41 - Preserves (peach) Class 42 - Preserves (pear) Class 43 - Preserves (other) (Not otherwise listed) Section 05 - JAM Class 44 - Blackberry or Dewberry Jam Class 45 - Blueberry Jam Class 46 - Grape Jam Class 47 - Mixed Fruit Jam Class 48 - Peach Jam Class 49 - Strawberry Jam Class 50 - Other Jams (Not otherwise listed) Section 06 - JELLY Class 51 - Apple Jelly Class 52 - Blackberry or Dewberry Jelly Class 53 - Blueberry Jelly Class 54 - Crab Apple Jelly Class 55 - Grape Jelly Class 56 - Mixed Fruit Jelly Class 57 - Muscadine Jelly

21 Class 58 - Peach / Apricot Jelly Class 59 - Pear Jelly Class 60 - Pepper Jelly Class 61 - Plum Jelly Class 62 - Other Jellies (Not otherwise listed) Section 07 - PICKLES Class 63 - Beet Pickles Class 64 - Bread and Butter Pickles Class 65 - Cinnamon Red Hot Class 66 - Cucumber, any sweet Class 67 - Cucumber, any dill Class 68 - Pickled Eggs Class 69 - Mixed Vegetable Pickles Class 70 - Okra Pickles Class 71 - Peach Pickles Class 72 - Pear Pickles Class 73 - Pepper Sauce (whole peppers) Class 74 - Pickled Peppers (edible) Class 75 - Squash Pickles Class 76 - Tomato Pickles Class 77 - Other Pickles (Not otherwise listed) Section 08 - RELISHES AND SAUCES Class 78 - Apple Relish Class 79 - Chili Sauce Class 80 - Chow Chow Class 81 - Corn Relish Class 82 - Dill Relish Class 83 - Ketchup Class 84 - Pear Relish Class 85 - Pepper Relish Class 86 - Squash Relish Class 87 - Tomato Relish Class 88 - Salsa Class 89 - Tomato Sauce Class 90 - Any Other Fruit Relish (Not otherwise listed) Class 91 - Other Relishes (Not otherwise listed) Class 92 - Other Sauces (Not otherwise listed) Section 09 - MISCELLANEOUS Class 93 - Beef Class 94 - Chicken Class 95 - Fish Class 96 - Pork Class 97 - Other Unique canned item (Not otherwise listed) Class 98 - Syrups - Fruit Section 10 - SENIOR CITIZENS CANNED FOOD - Age 60+ Class Fruits Class Fruit Juice Class Vegetables Class Tomato Juice Class Jam Class Jelly Class Butters - Conserves - Marmalades - Preserves (any) Class Soup Mixture Class Vegetable or Fruit Pickles Class Vegetable or Fruit Relishes

22 Section 11 - JUNIORS CANNED FOOD 1st 2nd 3rd Class Fruits Class Fruit Juice Class Vegetables Class Tomato Juice Class Jam Class Jelly Class Butters - Conserves - Marmalades - Preserves (any) Class Soup Mixture Class Vegetable or Fruit Pickles Class Vegetable or Fruit Relishes DIVISION TWELVE... $ Prize BAKING & CANDY MAKING ADULTS 1. All general rules apply. 2. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, Exhibitor is required to leave on display for the duration of the fair the minimum required in each class. At the time of entry on Saturday, September 23, or Sunday, September 24, 2017, donation of baked goods or candy may be made to the Auxiliary to the V.F.W. to sell in their booth, as the Auxiliary uses these for their relief funds. All donations will be appreciated. 4. Place baked goods and candy on disposable containers/zip lock bags to deter ants. 5. No early pickups for items will be allowed. 6. Any item needing refrigeration will not be accepted. 7. No meringue. 8. Decorated cakes will be judged by the following scorecard. Scorecard for Decorated Cakes Only Decorations Points Texture, Moisture Points Flavor Points Total Points Scorecard for Baked Goods (not Decorated Cakes) Crust Points Flavor Points Texture, Moisture Points Shape and General Appearance Points Color Points Total Points Premium awards will be as follows Section 01 - CAKES - 1/4 Required 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Angel Food Cake Class 02 - Carrot Cake Class 03 - Chocolate Cake Class 04 - Decorated Cake (full cake required) Class 05 - Devil s Food Cake Class 06 - German Chocolate Cake Class 07 - Pound Cake Class 08 - Red Velvet Cake

23 Class 09 - Spice Cake Class 10 - Yellow Cake Class 11 - Other Cakes (Not otherwise listed) Class 12 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Cakes 7.00 Section 02 - PIES - 1/4 Required Class 13 - Apple Pie Class 14 - Cherry Pie Class 15 - Coconut Pie Class 16 - Fried Pie (3) Class 17 - Pecan Pie Class 18 - Pumpkin Pie Class 19 - Sweet Potato Pie Class 20 - Other Pies (Not otherwise listed) Class 21 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Pie 6.00 Section 03 - CANDY - (6) Required Class 22 - Chocolate Fudge Class 23 - Chocolate Fudge with nuts Class 24 - Divinity Class 25 - Divinity with nuts Class 26 - Party Mints (no size requirement) Class 27 - Peanut Brittle Class 28 - Other Candies (Not otherwise listed) Class 29 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Candy 6.00 Section 04 - COOKIES - (6) Required Class 30 - Boiled Cookies Class 31 - Brownies Class 32 - Chocolate Chip Cookies Class 33 - Decorated Cookies Class 34 - Gingerbread House (full house required) Class 35 - Oatmeal - plain Class 36 - Oatmeal w/fruit and/or nuts Class 37 - Peanut Butter Cookies Class 38 - Sugar Cookies Class 39 - Tea Cake Cookies Class 40 - Other Cookies (Not otherwise listed) Class 41 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Cookie 6.00 Section 05 - YEAST BREADS - 1/2 Loaf Required Class 42 - Braided Loaf Bread Class 43 - Coffee Cake Bread Class 44 - Loaf Bread Class 45 - Sour Dough Bread Class 46 - Whole Grain Loaf Bread Class 47 - Yeast Rolls (6) Class 48 - Other Yeast Bread (Not otherwise listed) Class 49 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Yeast Bread 6.00 Section 06 - QUICK BREADS - 1/2 Loaf Required Class 50 - Banana Nut Bread Class 51 - Biscuits (6) Class 52 - Cheese Straws (6) / Cheese Cookies (6) Class 53 - Corn Meal Muffins (6) Class 54 - Pumpkin Bread Class 55 - Other Quick Bread (Not otherwise listed) Class 56 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Quick Bread

24 DIVISION THIRTEEN...$ Prizes BAKING & CANDY MAKING JUNIORS 1. All general rules apply. 2. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, Exhibitor is required to leave on display for the duration of the fair the minimum required in each class. At the time of entry on Saturday, September 23, or Sunday, September 24, 2017, donation of baked goods or candy may be made to the Auxiliary to the V.F.W. to sell in their booth, as the Auxiliary uses these for their relief funds. All donations will be appreciated. 4. Must be the work of Boy or Girl 18 years of age or younger. 5. Place baked goods and candy on disposable containers/zip lock bags to deter ants. 6. No early pickups for items will be allowed. 7. Any item needing refrigeration will not be accepted. 8. No meringue. 9. Decorated cakes will be judged by the following scorecard: Scorecard for decorated cakes only Decorations Points Texture, Moisture Points Flavor Points Total Points Scorecard for Baked Goods (not Decorated Cakes) Crust Points Flavor Points Texture, Moisture Points Shape and General Appearance Points Color Points Total Points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 CAKES ¼ required 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 Angel Food Cake Class 02 Carrot Cake Class 03 Chocolate Cake Class 04 Decorated Cake (full cake required) Class 05 Devil s Food Cake Class 06 Pound Cake Class 07 Yellow Cake Class 08 Other Cakes Not otherwise listed Class 09 Best of Show Judges Award 7.00 Section 02 PIES ¼ required Class 10 Apple Pie Class 11 Fried Pie (3) Class 12 Pecan Pie Class 13 Other Pies Not otherwise listed Class 14 Best of Show Judges Award 6.00 Section 03 CANDY 6 required Class 15 Chocolate Fudge Class 16 Chocolate Fudge with nuts Class 17 Divinity Class 18 Divinity with nuts Class 19 Party Mints (no size requirement) Class 20 Peanut Brittle

25 Class 21 Peanut Butter Fudge Class 22 Other Candies Not otherwise listed Class 23 Best of Show Judges Award 6.00 Section 04 COOKIES 6 required Class 24 Boiled Cookies Class 25 Brownies Class 26 Chocolate Chip Cookies Class 27 Decorated Cookies Class 28 Oatmeal Cookies Plain Class 29 Oatmeal Cookies with Fruit/nuts Class 30 Peanut Butter Cookies Class 31 Sugar Cookies Class 32 Other Cookies Not otherwise listed Class 33 Best of Show Judges Award 6.00 Section 05 YEAST BREADS ½ Loaf required Class 34 Coffee Cake Class 35 Loaf Bread (any) Class 36 Sour Dough Bread Class 37 Other Yeast Bread Not otherwise listed Class 38 Best of Show Judges Award 6.00 Section 06 QUICK BREADS ½ Loaf required Class 39 Biscuits (6) Class 40 Corn Meal Muffins (6) Class 41 Other Quick Bread Not otherwise listed Class 42 Best of Show Judges Award 6.00 DIVISION FOURTEEN...$86.00 Prizes BAKING & CANDY MAKING SENIOR CITIZENS 1. All general rules apply. 2. Person must be 60 years or older. 3. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, Exhibitor is required to leave on display for the duration of the fair the minimum required in each class. At the time of entry on Saturday, September 23, or Sunday, September 24, 2017, donation of baked goods or candy may be made to the Auxiliary to the V.F.W. to sell in their booth, as the Auxiliary uses these for their relief funds. All donations will be appreciated. 5. Place baked goods and candy on disposable containers/zip lock bags to deter ants. 6. No early pickups for items will be allowed. 7. Any item needing refrigeration will not be accepted. 8. No meringue. 9. Decorated cakes will be judged by the following scorecard: Scorecard for Baked Goods (not Decorated Cakes) Crust Points Flavor Points Texture, Moisture Points Shape and General Appearance Points Color Points Total Points 25

26 Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 BAKING & CANDY MAKING SENIOR CITIZENS 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 Cakes ¼ required Class 02 Pies ¼ required Class 03 Candy (6) Class 04 Cookies (6) Class 05 Yeast Bread ½ Loaf required Class 06 Quick Bread ½ Loaf required Class 07 Best of Show Judges Award 6.00 DIVISION FIFTEEN...$40.00 Prizes ELEMENTARY ART 1. All general rules apply. 2. Work must project the theme of This is My Country. 3. Must be the work of Boy or Girl in grades Kindergarten through fifth (5th) grade. 4. All work entered in competition must be original, pencil, crayons, paints, etc. 5. Picture must be done on an 8 ½ 11" piece of paper (plain or construction paper). 6. Overall size no larger than 8 ½ 11". 7. Pictures must NOT be framed. 8. No exhibitors permitted to show more than one picture in any one class. 9. Exhibitor s name and address must be on the back of each exhibit. 10. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Checks not picked up by Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - Elementary Art 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 Kindergarten Class 02 1st Grade Class 03 2nd Grade Class 04-3rd Grade Class 05 4th Grade Class 06 5th Grade Class 07 Best of Show Judges Award 4.00 DIVISION SIXTEEN...$ Prizes ADULT ART 1. All general rules apply. 2. Must be the work of a person over 17 years of age. 3. All work entered in competition must be original. 4. All art work for all classes must be matted or framed with rigid mats only. NO POSTER BOARD ALLOWED. Art must be secured so that art does not fall out of mats. Standard mats for 8" 10" may be purchased at the time of registration from the VFW Fair. Framed art must be equipped with screw eyes and wire. Exceptions will be any art entered in the Seniors (Section 02) on flat mats (not wrap arounds) that can be hung with binder clips. 5. No exhibitors permitted to show more than one picture in any one class. 6. Exhibitor s name and address must be on the back of each exhibit. 26

27 7. PICTURES MUST NOT BE OVER 20 INCHES BY 24 INCHES CANVAS. 8. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 9. All are work must have been done within the last three (3) years. 10. Premium checks may be picked up on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Checks not picked up on Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 11. NO PROFESSIONAL ART WILL BE ACCEPTED. Definition of Professional Artist If the artist accepts commission for profit. If the artist s works are reproduced commercially for profit. If the artist teaches art. If the artist is in business and has a shop where he sells his work and/or has a license to be in business. 12. NO REVERSE GLASS SCORECARD Correctly Classified...20 points Difficulty of subject...20 points General appearance...20 points Quality of workmanship...20 points Originality...20 points Total points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - ART - ADULTS 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Acrylic - Landscape Class 02 - Acrylic - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 03 - Charcoal Class 04 - Ink - Landscape Class 05 - Ink - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 06 - Mixed Media Class 07 - Oil Painting - Landscape Class 08 - Oil Painting - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 09 - Pastel Class 10 - Pencil - Colored Class 11 - Pencil - Landscape Class 12 - Pencil - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 13 - Portrait (any medium) Class 14 - Watercolor - Landscape Class 15 - Watercolor - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 16 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Art A 6.00 Section 02 - ART - ADULTS- SENIOR CITIZEN S AGE 60+ Class 17 - Acrylic - Landscape Class 18 - Acrylic - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 19 - Charcoal Class 20 - Ink - Landscape Class 21 - Ink - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 22 - Mixed Media Class 23 - Oil Painting - Landscape Class 24 - Oil Painting - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 25 - Pastel Class 26 - Pencil - Colored Class 27 - Pencil - Landscape

28 Class 28 - Pencil - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 29 - Portrait (any medium) Class 30 - Watercolor - Landscape Class 31 - Watercolor - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 32 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Sr Art 6.00 DIVISION SEVENTEEN...$ Prizes ART - JUNIORS 1. All general rules apply. 2. Must be the work of a boy or girl 18 years of age or younger. 3. All work entered in competition must be original. 4. Art work for classes must be matted or framed with rigid mats only. 5. NO POSTER BOARD ALLOWED. Art must be secured so that art does not fall out of mat. Standard mats for 8"x 10" may be purchased at time of registration from the VFW Fair. Framed art must be equipped with screw eyes and wire. 6. No exhibitors permitted to show more than one picture in any one class. 7. Exhibitor's name and address must be on the back of each exhibit. 8. PICTURES MUST NOT BE OVER 20 INCHES BY 24 INCHES CANVAS. 9. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 10. All art work must have been done within the last three (3) years. 11. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 12. NO REVERSE GLASS SCORECARD Correctly Classified...20 points Difficulty of subject...20 points General appearance...20 points Quality of workmanship...20 points Originality...20 points Total Points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - BOYS & GIRLS - PRESCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Acrylic Class 02 - Colored Pencil Class 03 - Crayon Class 04 - Ink Class 05 - Markers Class 06 - Mixed Media Class 07 - Oil Painting Class 08 - Pastel Class 09 - Pencil (not colored) Class 10 - Watercolor Class 11 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 4.00 Section 02 - BOYS & GIRLS - GRADES 1-3 Class 12 - Acrylic Class 13 - Charcoal Class 14 - Colored Pencil Class 15 - Crayon Class 16 - Ink

29 Class 17 - Markers Class 18 - Mixed Media Class 19 - Oil Painting Class 20 - Pastels Class 21 - Pencil (not colored) Class 22 - Watercolor Class 23 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 4.00 Section 03 - BOYS & GIRLS - GRADES 4-6 Class 24 - Acrylic Class 25 - Charcoal Class 26 - Colored Pencil Class 27 - Crayon Class 28 - Ink Class 29 - Landscape (any medium) Class 30 - Markers Class 31 - Mixed Media Class 32 - Oil Painting Class 33 - Pastels Class 34 - Pencil (not colored) Class 35 - Portrait Class 36 - Watercolor Class 37 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 5.00 Section 04 - BOYS & GIRLS - GRADES 7-9 Class 38 - Acrylic Class 39 - Colored / Pastel Pencil Class 40 - Charcoal Class 41 - Crayon Class 42 - Ink Class 43 - Landscape (any medium) Class 44 - Markers Class 45 - Mixed Media Class 46 - Oil Painting Class 47 - Pastels Class 48 - Pencil (not colored) Class 49 - Portrait (any medium) Class 50 - Watercolor Class 51 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 6.00 Section 05 - BOYS & GIRLS - GRADES Class 52 - Acrylic Class 53 - Colored / Pastel Pencil Class 54 - Charcoal Class 55 - Crayon Class 56 - Ink Class 57 - Landscape (any medium) Class 58 - Markers Class 59 - Mixed Media Class 60 - Oil Painting Class 61 - Pastels Class 62 - Pencil (not colored) Class 63 - Portrait (any medium) Class 64 - Watercolor Class 65 - Best of Show (Judges Award)

30 DIVISION EIGHTEEN...$ Prizes ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY 1. All general rules apply. 2. Must be the work of a person over 17 years of age 3. No exhibitors permitted to show more than one picture in any one class 4. Exhibitors name and address must be on back of each exhibit. 5. One 8" 10" pictures matted on 11 x 14 matte (not framed). No writing on the mats or pictures and no captions. Rigid mats only. NO POSTER BOARD ALLOWED. Mats may be purchased at time of registration from the VFW Fair. 6. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 7. All pictures must have been taken in the last three years. 8. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up on Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 9. NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ACCEPTED. Definition of Professional Photographer If the photographer accepts commissions for profit If the photographer s works are reproduced commercially for profit. If the photographer teaches photography If the photographer is in business and has a shop where he/she sells works and/or has a license to be in business. Definition of Still Life An artistic and eye appealing arrangement of inanimate objects. Usually appears with a plain background. SCORECARD Main subject must comply with class title in which photo is entered...30 points Good composition of photo...30 points a. placement of subject b. appearance of background Proper exposure and color hue...20 points Proper focus for mood of picture...20 points (sometimes soft focus or blur helps appearance of photo) Total points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - TRADITIONAL & DIGITAL COLOR 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Animals Class 02 - Butterflies / Insects Class 03 - Birds Class 04 - Children Playing Class 05 - Country Life Class 06 - Flowers - Close Up Class 07 - Flowers - Garden Class 08 - Landscape / Structures / Buildings Class 09 - Landscape Scenic - (no buildings) Class 10 - People At Work Class 11 - Portraits/Posed - Children/Adults Class 12 - Special Events Class 13 - Sports - Action Class 14 - Still Life - (manually arranged items)

31 Class 15 - Structures (memorials,statues,etc.) Class 16 - Vehicles Class 17 - Wedding Class 18 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 19 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 6.00 Section 02 - BLACK & WHITE Class 20 - Animals Class 21 - Butterflies / Insects Class 22 - Birds Class 23 - Children Playing Class 24 - Country Life Class 25 - Flowers - Close Up Class 26 - Flowers - Garden Class 27 - Landscape / Structures / Buildings Class 28 - Landscape Scenic - (no buildings) 6.00 Class 29 - People At Work Class 30 - Portraits/Posed - Children/Adults Class 31 - Special Events Class 32 - Sports - Action Class 33 - Still Life - (manually arranged items) Class 34 - Structures (memorials,statues,etc.) Class 35 - Vehicles Class 36 - Wedding Class 37 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 38 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 6.00 DIVISION NINETEEN... $ Prize JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY 1. All general rules apply. 2. Must be the work of a person 18 years or younger 3. No exhibitors permitted to show more than one picture in any one class 4. Exhibitors name and address must be on back of each exhibit. 5. One 8" 10" pictures matted on 11" 14" matte (not framed). No writing on the mats or pictures and no captions. Rigid mats only. NO POSTER BOARD ALLOWED. Mats may be purchased at time of registration from the VFW Fair 6. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 7. All pictures must have been taken in the last three years 8. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up on Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 9. NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ACCEPTED. Definition of Professional Photographer If the photographer accepts commissions for profit If the photographer s works are reproduced commercially for profit. If the photographer teaches photography If the photographer is in business and has a shop where he/she sells works and/or has a license to be in business. Definition of Still Life An artistic and eye appealing arrangement of inanimate objects. Usually appears with a plain background. 31

32 SCORECARD Main subject must comply with class title in which photo is entered...30 points Good composition of photo...30 points a. placement of subject b. appearance of background Proper exposure and color hue...20 points Proper focus for mood of picture...20 points (sometimes soft focus or blur helps appearance of photo) Total points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - TRADITIONAL & DIGITAL COLOR 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Animals Class 02 - Butterflies / Insects Class 03 - Birds Class 04 - Children Playing Class 05 - Country Life Class 06 - Flowers - Close Up Class 07 - Flowers - Garden Class 08 - Landscape / Structures / Buildings Class 09 - Landscape Scenic - (no buildings) Class 10 - People At Work Class 11 - Portraits/Posed - Children/Adults Class 12 - Special Events Class 13 - Sports - Action Class 14 - Still Life - (manually arranged items) Class 15 - Structures (memorials,statues,etc.) Class 16 - Vehicles Class 17 - Wedding Class 18 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 19 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Color Jr Photo 6.00 Section 02 - BLACK & WHITE Class 20 - Animals Class 21 - Butterflies / Insects Class 22 - Birds Class 23 - Children Playing Class 24 - Country Life Class 25 - Flowers - Close Up Class 26 - Flowers - Garden Class 27 - Landscape / Structures / Buildings Class 28 - Landscape Scenic - (no buildings) Class 29 - People At Work Class 30 - Portraits/Posed - Children/Adults Class 31 - Special Events Class 32 - Sports - Action Class 33 - Still Life - (manually arranged items) Class 34 - Structures (memorials,statues,etc.) Class 35 - Vehicles Class 36 - Wedding Class 37 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 38 - Best of Show (Judges Award) B&W Jr Photo

33 DIVISION TWENTY...$ Prizes ADULT NEEDLEWORK 1. All general rules apply. 2. No articles shall be over five years old. 3. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor. 4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family. 5. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 6. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 7. All pictures must have screw eyes and wire for hanging, with nothing larger than 10" 14". SCORECARD Workmanship Points Suitability of article to purpose Points Beauty and originality of design Points Harmony of color and materials Points TOTAL Points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Aprons Class 02 - Burp Pad Class 03 - Child s Dress / Costume Class 04 - Child s Dress / Party Class 05 - Dress - Adult Class 06 - Dress - Adult - Party Class 07 - Dress, Baby s Handmade (by hand/no machine) Class 08 - Dress - Infant Class 09 - Hat Class 10 - Lingerie Class 11 - Pin Cushion Class 12 - Purse (sewn only) Class 13 - Receiving Blanket Class 14 - Shirt/Blouse Class 15 - Sportswear - pants, shorts, etc Class 16 - Suit, Coat or Cape Class 17 - Tote Bag - sewn (no purse) Class 18 - Other Accessory (Not otherwise listed) Class 19 - Other Clothing (Not otherwise listed) Class 20 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Clothing 5.00 Section 02 - CROCHET Class 21 - Afghan, Baby Class 22 - Afghan Class 23 - Baby Dress Class 24 - Baby Item (Not otherwise listed) Class 25 - Bedspread Class 26 - Cape / Shawl Class 27 - Collar Class 28 - Doilies Class 29 - Doll Dress Class 30 - Hat / Bonnet

34 Class 31 - Holiday Item Class 32 - Houseshoes Class 33 - Pot Holders / Dish Cloth Class 34 - Scarf Class 35 - Sweater Class 36 - Tablecloth Class 37 - Other Entry - Accessories (Not otherwise listed) Class 38 - Other Entry - Decoration (Not otherwise listed) Class 39 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Crochet 5.00 Section 03 - KNITTING 1st 2nd 3rd Class 40 - Afghan, Baby Class 41 - Afghan Class 42 - Baby Item (Not otherwise listed) Class 43 - Scarf / Shawl Class 44 - Sweater or Vest Class 45 - Other - Clothing/Accessories (Not otherwise listed) Class 46 - Other Entry (Not otherwise listed) Class 47 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Knitting 5.00 Section 04 - COUNTED CROSS-STITCH 1st 2nd 3rd Class 48 - Picture - Animals (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 49 - Picture - Flowers (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 50 - Picture - People (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 51 - Picture - Sampler (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 52 - Picture - Scenery (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 53 - Picture - Verses & Sayings (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 54 - Picture - Other (Not otherwise listed) (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 55 - Picture - Animals (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 56 - Picture - Flowers (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 57 - Picture - People (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 58 - Picture - Sampler (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 59 - Picture - Scenery (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 60 - Picture - Verses & Sayings (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 61 - Picture - Other (Not otherwise listed) (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 62 - Counted Cross Stitch Pillow Class 63 - Counted Cross Stitch - Other(Not otherwise listed) Class 64 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Counted Cross Stitch 5.00 Section 05 - MISCELLANEOUS 1st 2nd 3rd Class 65 - Animal - stuffed Class 66 - Bedspread Class 67 - Candle Wicking Class 68 - Christmas Item Class 69 - Crewel Picture (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 70 - Crewel Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 71 - Cross Stitch (Not Counted) Class 72 - Embroidery (Hand) (Not otherwise listed) Class 73 - Embroidery (Machine) (Not otherwise listed) Class 74 - English Smocking Class 75 - Holiday Item (no crochet, quilts, or sets) Class 76 - Latch Hook Class 77 - Luncheon Set or Placement w/1 napkin Class 78 - Needlepoint Picture (Refer to Rule # 7) Class 79 - Needlepoint - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 80 - Patchwork Pillow Class 81 - Pillow (any other) (Not otherwise listed)

35 Class 82 - Pillowcases - Embroidered (Hand) Class 83 - Pillowcases - Embroidered (Machine) Class 84 - Pillowcases - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 85 - Potholders (2) Class 86 - Rug (no rag rug) Class 87 - Swedish Embroidery (Huck weaving) Class 88 - Tablecloth (no crochet) Class 89 - Tatting Class 90 - Teneriffe (Hen Scratching) Class 91 - Towel Class 92 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 93 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Misc 5.00 DIVISION TWENTY-ONE...$ Prizes JUNIOR NEEDLEWORK 1. Articles must be made by boys or girls between the ages of 9 and 18 years of age. 2. All general rules apply. 3. No articles shall be over five years old. 4. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor. 5. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family. 6. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 7. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 8. All pictures must have screw eyes and wire for hanging, with nothing larger than 10" 14". SCORECARD Workmanship Points Suitability of article to purpose Points Beauty and originality of design Points Harmony of color and materials Points Total Points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - NEEDLEWORK - JUNIORS 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Apron Class 02 - Counted Cross Stitch Picture (Refer to Rule # 8) Class 03 - Crochet Item Class 04 - Cross Stitch - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 05 - Dress Class 06 - Embroidery (Hand) (Not otherwise listed) Class 07 - Embroidery (Machine) (Not otherwise listed) Class 08 - Holiday Item - no quilts, no sets Class 09 - Knitting Class 10 - Latch Hook Class 11 - Needlepoint

36 Class 12 - Pillow Class 13 - Purse (sewn only) Class 14 - Sportswear - pants, shorts, etc Class 15 - Shirt / Blouse Class 16 - Other Clothing/Accessories (Not otherwise listed) Class 17 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 18 - Best of Show 5.00 DIVISION TWENTY-TWO... $ Prizes SENIOR CITIZENS NEEDLEWORK 1. Seniors are persons 60 years or older. 2. All general rules apply. 3. No articles shall be over five years old. 4. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor. 5. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family. 6. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 7. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 8. All pictures must have screw eyes and wire for hanging, with nothing larger than 10" 14". SCORECARD Workmanship Points Suitability of article to purpose Points Beauty and originality of design Points Harmony of color and materials Points Total Points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - NEEDLEWORK - SENIOR CITIZENS st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Animal - stuffed/handmade Class 02 - Christmas Item Class 03 - Crocheted Afghan Class 04 - Crocheted Doilies Class 05 - Crocheted - Sweater / Shawl / Cape Class 06 - Crocheted Pillowcases Class 07 - Crocheted - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 08 - Cross Stitch (Counted) Class 09 - Cross Stitch (Not Counted) Class 10 - Cross Stitch Picture (Refer to Rule #8) Class 11 - Doll, Dressed Class 12 - Doll, Handmade Class 13 - Dress Class 14 - Embroidered Item (Hand) Class 15 - Embroidered Item (Machine) Class 16 - Holiday Item - wall hanging, table runners, etc Class 17 - Hot Pad

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41 Class 18 - Knitted Afghan Class 19 - Knitted - Sweater / Shawl / Cape Class 20 - Knitted - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 21 - Pillow Class 22 - Pin Cushion Class 23 - Potholders (minimum of 2) Class 24 - Purse / Shopping Bag (sewn only) Class 25 - Sportswear - pants, shorts, skirts, etc Class 26 - Tatting Class 27 - Teneriffe (Hen Scratching) Class 28 - Toys, stuffed Class 29 - Other Clothing/Accessories (Not otherwise listed) Class 30 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 31 - Best of Show (Judges Award)Sr Needlework 5.00 DIVISION TWENTY THREE...$ Prizes QUILTS ALL AGES 1. All general rules apply. 2. No articles shall be over five years old. 3. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor. 4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family. 5. Articles previously entered are not eligible 6. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 7. Wall hangings, if framed, must have screw eyes and wire for hanging. SCORECARD Workmanship...40 points Suitability of article to purpose...20 points Beauty and originality of design...20 points Harmony of color and materials...20 points Total points Premium Awards will be as follows: Section 01 - NEEDLEWORK - ADULTS 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Holiday - wall hanging, table runner, placemats, etc Class 02 - Quilt - Appliqued (Hand Quilted) Class 03 - Quilt - Appliqued (Machine Quilted) Class 04 - Quilt - Baby s (Hand Quilted) Class 05 - Quilt - Baby s (Machine Quilted) Class 06 - Quilt - Cross Stitched (Hand Quilted) Class 07 - Quilt - Cross Stitched (Machine Quilted) Class 08 - Quilt - Embroidered (Hand Quilted) Class 09 - Quilt - Embroidered (Machine Quilted) Class 10 - Quilt - Hand Pieced (Hand Quilted) Class 11 - Quilt - Hand Pieced (Machine Quilted)

42 Class 12 - Quilt - Machine Pieced (Hand Quilted) Class 13 - Quilt - Machine Pieced (Machine Quilted) Class 14 - Quilt - Hand Quilted (By a group of 2 or more people) Class 15 - Quilt - Machine Quilted (By a group or 2 or more people) Class 16 - Quilted Pillow Class 17 - Quilted Wall Hanging (no holiday) Class 18 - Quilted - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 19 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Adult Quilts 7.00 Section 02 - NEEDLEWORK - JUNIORS - <18 YR. Class 20 - Holiday - wall hanging, tablerunner, placemats, etc Class 21 - Quilt - Appliqued (Hand Quilted) Class 22 - Quilt - Appliqued (Machine Quilted) Class 23 - Quilt - Baby s (Hand Quilted) Class 24 - Quilt - Baby s (Machine Quilted) Class 25 - Quilt - Cross Stitched (Hand Quilted) Class 26 - Quilt - Cross Stitched (Machine Quilted) Class 27 - Quilt - Embroidered (Hand Quilted) Class 28 - Quilt - Embroidered (Machine Quilted) Class 29 - Quilt - Hand Pieced (Hand Quilted) Class 30 - Quilt - Hand Pieced (Machine Quilted) Class 31 - Quilt - Machine Pieced (Hand Quilted) Class 32 - Quilt - Machine Pieced (Machine Quilted) Class 33 - Quilt - Hand Quilted (By a group of 2 or more people) Class 34 - Quilt - Machine Quilted (By a group or 2 or more people) Class 35 - Quilted Pillow Class 36 - Quilted Wall Hanging (no holiday) Class 37 - Quilted - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 38 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Junior Quilts 7.00 Section 03 - NEEDLEWORK - SENIORS Class 39 - Holiday - wall hanging, tablerunner, placemats, etc Class 40 - Quilt - Appliqued (Hand Quilted) Class 41 - Quilt - Appliqued (Machine Quilted) Class 42 - Quilt - Baby s (Hand Quilted) Class 43 - Quilt - Baby s (Machine Quilted) Class 44 - Quilt - Cross Stitched (Hand Quilted) Class 45 - Quilt - Cross Stitched (Machine Quilted) Class 46 - Quilt - Embroidered (Hand Quilted) Class 47 - Quilt - Embroidered (Machine Quilted) Class 48 - Quilt - Hand Pieced (Hand Quilted) Class 49 - Quilt - Hand Pieced (Machine Quilted) Class 50 - Quilt - Machine Pieced (Hand Quilted) Class 51 - Quilt - Machine Pieced (Machine Quilted) Class 52 - Quilt - Hand Quilted (By a group of 2 or more people) Class 53 - Quilt - Machine Quilted (By a group or 2 or more people) Class 54 - Quilted Pillow Class 55 - Quilted Wall Hanging (Any Quilted) Class 56 - Quilted - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 57 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Senior Quilts

43 DIVISION TWENTY-FOUR...$ Prizes ADULT HANDICRAFTS 1. All general rules apply. 2. No articles shall be over five years old. 3. All articles must be strictly the work of the exhibitor. 4. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class, per family. 5. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 6. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 7. All Christmas items must be entered in Classes and only. 8. Must be able to be displayed on 12" shelf or wall. SCORECARD Workmanship Points Suitability of article to purpose Points Beauty and originality of design Points Harmony of color and materials Points TOTAL Points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - HANDICRAFTS - ADULTS 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Birdhouse Class 02 - Burlap Item Class 03 - Ceramics - Air Brushing Class 04 - Ceramics - Decorative Items Class 05 - Ceramics - Seasonal Class 06 - Ceramics - Dry Brush Class 07 - Ceramics - Figurines (Ceramic, Stain, etc.) Class 08 - Ceramics - Glaze (Combinations, Crystals, Basic, etc.) Class 09 - Ceramics - Overglaze (Decals, Gold, Copper, Mother of Pearl, Opal, etc.) Class 10 - Ceramics - Stain Class 11 - Ceramics - Underglaze Class 12 - Christmas Door Decoration Class 13 - Christmas Stocking Class 14 - Christmas Tree Decoration Class 15 - Christmas Tree Skirt Class 16 - Christmas Wall Hanging Class 17 - Christmas Wood Decoration - Painted Class 18 - Christmas Wreath Class 19 - Christmas Other Decoration (Not otherwise listed) Class 20 - Clock Class 21 - Decoupage Class 22 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Handicraft 5.00 Class 23 - Decorated Box Class 24 - Decorated Animal Class 25 - Decorated Basket Class 26 - Decorated Clothing Class 27 - Decorated Doll Class 28 - Decorated Frame / Album

44 Class 29 - Decorated Item - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 30 - Egg Craft Class 31 - Furniture (Size limited to 3 tall and 2 wide) Class 32 - Handmade Animal - Dressed Class 33 - Handmade Animal - Stuffed Class 34 - Handmade Animal - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 35 - Handmade Basket - Natural (pine needles, grass, vines) Class 36 - Handmade Basket - Woven Class 37 - Handmade Basket - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 38 - Handmade Doll - Dressed Class 39 - Handmade Doll - Stuffed Class 40 - Handmade Doll - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 41 - Handmade Toys - Metal Class 42 - Handmade Toys - Wood Class 43 - Handmade Toys - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 44 - Handmade - Unique Class 45 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Handicraft 5.00 Class 46 - Hair Barrette Class 47 - Jewelry Class 48 - Leather Class 49 - Macramé Class 50 - Matchstick Craft Class 51 - Models - Boat (no larger than 12 w x 24 l) Class 52 - Models - Car - Model (no larger than 12 w x 24 l) Class 53 - Models - Car - Sports (no larger than 12 w x 24 l) Class 54 - Models - Plane (no larger than 12 w x 24 l) Class 55 - Models - Truck (no larger than 12 w x 24 l) Class 56 - Models - Other (no larger than 12 w x 24 l) Class 57 - Nature Craft - Dried/Pressed Flowers Class 58 - Nature Craft - Wreath (pine cones, vines, dried items, etc.) Class 59 - Nature Craft - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 60 - Painted Canvas Class 61 - Painted Clothing Class 62 - Painted Item - Other (no Christmas, metal, or wood) (Not otherwise listed) Class 63 - Painted Metal (no Christmas) Class 64 - Painted Wood (no Christmas) Class 65 - Painted Unique (no Christmas) Class 66 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Handicraft 5.00 Class 67 - Paper Craft - (cards, origami,quilling, maché, etc.) Class 68 - Patriotic (any article) Class 69 - Plastic Craft Class 70 - Pottery Class 71 - Purse / Tote (kits, painted, decorated) Class 72 - Puzzle - (mounted) Class 73 - Recycled/Re-purposed Item Class 74 - Rug (rag, etc.) Class 75 - Scrapbooking - one page only Class 76 - String Art Class 77 - Tiedyed Item Class 78 - Tole Painting Class 79 - Wall Hanging (not a painting or Christmas) Class 80 - Weaving Class 81 - Wood Burning Class 82 - Woodwork - Boxes Class 83 - Woodwork - Replica (cars, trucks, tractors, etc.)

45 Class 84 - Woodwork - Unique Class 85 - Woodwork - Wall Hangings Class 86 - Wreath - Holiday (no Christmas) Class 87 - Wreath Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 88 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 89 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Handicraft 5.00 Section 02 - HANDICRAFTS - SENIOR CITIZENS (AGE 60+) Class 90 - Ceramics Class 91 - Christmas Door Decoration Class 92 - Christmas Stocking Class 93 - Christmas Tree Decoration Class 94 - Christmas Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 95 - Decorated Item Class 96 - Handmade Doll Class 97 - Handmade Toy Class 98 - Handmade Unique Class 99 - Painted Item - (no Christmas) Class Wall Hanging (not a painting) Class Woodwork Class Wreaths Class Other (Not otherwise listed) 5.00 Class Best of Show (Judges Award) Sr Handicraft 5.00 DIVISION TWENTY-FIVE... $ Prizes JUNIOR HANDICRAFTS 1. All general rules apply. 2. Articles must be made by boys or girls 18 years of age or younger. 3. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 4. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Those not picked up Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 5. All entries must be able to be displayed on 12" shelf or wall, not larger than 12" W 12" H 24" long. SCORECARD Workmanship Points Suitability of article to purpose Points Beauty and originality of design Points Harmony of color and materials Points TOTAL Points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 - BOYS & GIRLS AGES 1-3 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 - Handmade Article Class 02 - Handmade - Unique Class 03 - Painted Item Class 04 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 05 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 5.00 Section 02 - BOYS & GIRLS AGES 4-6 Class 06 - Burlap Item

46 Class 07 - Christmas Decoration Class 08 - Decorated Item (not otherwise listed) Class 09 - Duct Tape Item Class 10 - Handmade Article Class 11 - Handmade Toy Class 12 - Handmade Unique Class 13 - Jewelry Class 14 - Junk Art/Recycled/Re-purposed Class 15 - Knex Class 16 - Models - Any Class 17 - Painted Item Class 18 - Pottery Class 19 - Toy (Kit) Class 20 - Wall Hanging Class 21 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 22 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 5.00 Section 03 - BOYS & GIRLS AGES 7-9 Class 23 - Article of Woodwork Class 24 - Article of Leatherwork Class 25 - Any Other Handmade Article (Not otherwise listed) Class 26 - Burlap Item Class 27 - Christmas Ornament Class 28 - Christmas - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 29 - Decorative Doll (Handmade Garments) Class 30 - Decorated Item (Not otherwise listed) Class 31 - Duct Tape Item Class 32 - Handmade Toy Class 33 - Handmade - Unique Class 34 - Hair Barrette Class 35 - Jewelry Class 36 - Junk Art/Recycled/Re-purposed Class 37 - Knex Class 38 - Models - Boat Class 39 - Models - Car Class 40 - Models - Plane Class 41 - Models - Truck Class 42 - Models - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 43 - Painted Canvas Class 44 - Painted Item Class 45 - Pottery Class 46 - School Project (Village, etc) Class 47 - Tie-dyed Item Class 48 - Toy (Kit) Class 49 - Wall Hanging Class 50 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 51 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 5.00 Section 04 - BOYS & GIRLS AGES Class 52 - Article of Woodwork Class 53 - Article of Leatherwork Class 54 - Any Other Handmade Article (Not otherwise listed) Class 55 - Burlap Item Class 56 - Ceramics Class 57 - Christmas Ornament Class 58 - Christmas - Other (Not otherwise listed)

47 Class 59 - Decorative Doll (Handmade Garments) Class 60 - Decorated Item (Not otherwise listed) Class 61 - Duct Tape Item Class 62 - Handmade Toy Class 63 - Handmade - Unique Class 64 - Hair Barrette Class 65 - Jewelry Class 66 - Junk Art/Recycled/Re-purposed Class 67 - Knex Class 68 - Models - Boat Class 69 - Models - Car Class 70 - Models - Plane Class 71 - Models - Truck Class 72 - Models - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 73 - Painted Canvas Class 74 - Painted Clothing Class 75 - Painted Item Class 76 - Pottery Class 77 - School Project (Village, etc.) Class 78 - Tie-dyed Item Class 79 - Toy (Kit) Class 80 - Wall Hanging Class 81 - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 82 - Best of Show (Judges Award) 5.00 Section 05 - BOYS & GIRLS AGES st 2nd 3rd Class 83 - Article of Woodwork Class 84 - Article of Leatherwork Class 85 - Any Other Handmade Article (Not otherwise listed) Class 86 - Burlap Item Class 87 - Ceramics Class 88 - Christmas Ornament Class 89 - Christmas Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 90 - Decorative Doll (Handmade Garments) Class 91 - Decorated Item (Not otherwise listed) Class 92 - Duct Tape Item Class 93 - Handmade Toy Class 94 - Handmade - Unique Class 95 - Hair Barrette Class 96 - Jewelry Class 97 - Junk Art/Recycled/Re-purposed Class 98 - Knex Class 99 - Models - Boat Class Models - Car Class Models -Plane Class Models -Truck Class Models - Other (Not otherwise listed) Class Painted Canvas Class Painted Item Class Pottery Class Purse Class Puzzle (mounted) Class Robotics Class School Project (Village, etc.) Class Tie-dyed Item Class Toy (Kit)

48 Class Wall Hanging Class Other (Not otherwise listed) Class Best of Show Jr Handicrafts (Judges Award) DIVISION TWENTY-SIX...$ Prizes LEGO Blocks 1. All general rules apply. 2. Articles must be made by boys or girls 17 years of age or younger. 3. Exhibitor may enter only one item per class. 4. Articles previously entered are not eligible. 5. The fair will not be responsible for constructions that will not hold together. Entries should be mounted on a board for transport and display to be secure. 6. All entries must have been made in the past year. 7. Premium checks may be picked up Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the fairgrounds. The individual exhibitor must pick up his or her own check. Checks not picked up by Sunday will be mailed within two weeks. 8. Must be able to be displayed on 12-inch shelf. SCORECARD Difficulty of construction...40 points Great appearance...30 points Originality...30 points Total points Premium awards will be as follows: Section 01 Boys and Girls Ages 1-3 years 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 A Building Class 02 Boat Class 03 Car Class 04 Plane Class 05 Spacecraft Class 06 Scene (no larger than 14" W 24" L 12" H) Class 07 Truck Class 08 Any Construction (not from a kit) Class 09 Any Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 10 - Best of Show - Judges Award 5.00 Section 02 Boys and Girls Ages 4-6 years Class 11 A Building Class 12 Boat Class 13 Car Class 14 Plane Class 15 Spacecraft Class 16 Scene Class 17 Truck Class 18 Any Construction (not from a kit) Class 19 Any Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 20 - Best of Show - Judges Award

49 Section 03 Boys and Girls Ages 7-9 years Class 21 A Building Class 22 Boat Class 23 Car Class 24 Plane Class 25 Spacecraft Class 26 Scene Class 27 Truck Class 28 Any Construction (not from a kit) Class 29 Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 30 - Best of Show - Judges Award 5.00 Section 04 Boys and Girls Ages years Class 31 A Building Class 32 Boat Class 33 Car Class 34 Plane Class 35 Spacecraft Class 36 Scene Class 37 Truck Class 38 Any Construction (not from a kit) Class 39 Other (not otherwise listed) Class 40 - Best of Show - Judges Award 5.00 Section 05 Boys and Girls Ages years Class 41 A Building Class 42 Boat Class 43 Car Class 44 Plane Class 45 Spacecraft Class 46 Scene Class 47 Truck Class 48 Any Construction (not from a kit) Class 49 Other (Not otherwise listed) Class 50 - Best of Show (Judges Award) Legos

50 Division Twenty-Seven...$ Prizes The Spirit of September A National Garden Club, Inc. (NGC) Standard Flower Show Presented by The Northeast Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs Member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. Garden Clubs of Alabama, Inc. District II DeKalb County VFW Agriculture Fair Building 18th Street Northeast, Fort Payne, AL September 25 September 30, 2017 Gates open: Monday - Friday 5 p.m. Saturday 2 p.m. Entry to the Flower Show is free with paid admission to the Fair Flower Show Premium Awards Horticulture Classes & Classes First Place... $3.00 Second Place... $2.00 Third Place... $1.00 Design Classes & Classes First Place... $5.00 Second Place... $3.00 Third Place... $2.00 Education Classes 116 & Claesses First Place... $9.00 Second Place... $5.00 Third Place... $

51 Northeast Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs Cherokee Rose Garden Club, Cedar Bluff Nadine Bruce, President The Fort Payne Garden Club, Fort Payne Donna Wells, President Ider Garden Club, Ider Brent Wheeler, President Rainsville Garden Club, Rainsville Sue Shirey, President Rhododendron Garden Club, Mentone Mellanie Tuttle, President Presents this NGC Flower Show in Honor of Peggy Benefield and Reita Grant and in Memory of Linda Brown FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE General Chairman...Donna Wells Schedule Chairman...Donna Wells Ann Houston Staging Chairman... Mellanie Tuttle Show Registrar...Richlon Turner Debra Guy Horticulture Classification...Martha Wood Registration...Dawn Earley Nancy Wilson Placement... Carol Benefield Design Classification... Gerrie Holbrook Placement... Burma Boyd Design Consultants: Section A...Janie Lawless Section B...Sue Shirey Section C... Martha Wood Section D... Mary Shurett Section E... Burma Boyd Education Chairman...Virginia Ellis Youth Chairman... Brent Wheeler Judges Chairman...Ann Houston Clerks Chairman...John Holbrook Awards Chairman...Janice Knight Signage Chairman...Debra Guy Publicity Chairman...Diane Traister Hospitality Chairman...Jean Jackson Photographer...Evelynn Newsom Dismantling... Two members from each Club *All Prefixes

52 GENERAL RULES The Schedule is the Law of the Show. 1. The Shows authority for exhibiting and judging is the 2017 edition of the National Garden Club Handbook for Flower Shows (NGC HB, 2017) and amendments published in the National Gardener. 2. The Design Division II entries are open to any NGC member with Education Exhibits being limited to members of the Northeast Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs members. Advanced registration is required for Design Division II entries. Contact the Section Consultant to register (see p. 4). 3. The Horticulture Division I entries are open to Garden Club members, Student Judges and any amateur gardener. 4. Entry cards will be provided for all Divisions at Registration. Garden Club members should bring a list of exhibits with the required entry card information with them to register. 5. Entries will be received Saturday, September 23rd 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. central standard time (cst) and Sunday, September 24th 9:00am to 5:00 p.m. (cst) in the Flower Show Room of the VFW Agricultural Building. 6. Removal of exhibits and dismantling will be Sunday, October 1st 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (cst). 7. Judging will begin at 9:30 a.m., Monday, September 25th. During this time only Judges, Show Chairman, Classification and Judges Chairmen, and Clerks will be allowed in the exhibition areas. 8. The decisions of the Judges are final! Awards must be with-held if not merited. 9. Fresh plant material is emphasized in all divisions. No artificial plant material is allowed. 10. Embellishing (painting, glittering, waxing, etc.) of fresh plant material is not allowed. 11. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR RULES, THE EXHIBITOR MAY ENTER ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CLASS, BUT MAY ENTER MORE THAN ONE CLASS. 12. The Design Classification Chairman will verify all designs conform with the schedule. The exhibitor will complete the entry card and return it to the Chairman before placement. 13. The Horticulture Classification Chairman will verify conformity of all horticulture exhibits to the schedule. 14. It is prohibited to use any plant material that is on the State Conservation list, regardless of how obtained. Consult endangered.cfm for additional information regarding endangered plants 15. The Show will open to the public beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, September 25th through Friday, September 29th and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th until Fair closing. 16. The Flower Show Committee shall exercise due caution and care in the safeguarding of exhibits and properties, but cannot assume responsibility for damages or loss of personal property of exhibitors. 17. AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEKALB COUNTY/ VFW FAIR WEB SITE AT 52

53 AWARDS The NGC Standard System of Awarding is used in all divisions (p. 25 NGC HB, 2017) (a) Only one (1) first-place (blue) ribbon per class or subclass; must score 90 points or more (b) Only one (1) second-place (red) ribbon per class or subclass; must score 85 points or more (c) Only one (1) third-place (yellow) ribbon per class or subclass; must score 80 points or more (d) One (1) or more Honorable Mention (white) ribbons as merited; must score 75 points or more Award of Horticulture Excellence One Award is offered to the highest scoring blue ribbon winner and correctly named exhibit in the entire Horticulture Division. It is a rosette of green, orange and blue ribbons. Arboreal Award One (1)award is given to the highest scoring correctly named cut tree and/or shrub exhibit in each Section A of the Horticulture Di-vision I. It is a rosette of green ribbons. Award of Merit One (1) award is given to the highest scoring correctly named cut all non-woody specimens including vines in each of the following Sections B, C, D, E, F, G, and H of the Horticulture Division I. It is a rosette of orange ribbons. Grower s Choice Award One (1) award is given to the highest scoring correctly named container-grown plants (single, multiple, self-multiple and combination plantings) exhibit in each of the following Sections I, J,K, and L of the Horticulture Division I. It is a rosette of dark green ribbons. Award of Design Excellence One (1) award is offered to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in the entire Design Division II entered by an individual. All plant material must be identified by the designer. It is a rosette of gold ribbons. Table Artistry Award One (1) award is offered to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in Division II, Section A. All plant material must be identified. It is a rosette of Burgundy Ribbons. Tricolor Award One (1) award is offered to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in Division II, Section B. All plant material must be identified. It is a rosette of red, blue, and yellow ribbons. Designer s Choice Award One (1) award is offered to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in Division II, Section C. All plant material must be identified by the designer. It is a rosette of purple ribbons. Petite Award One (1) award is offered to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in Division II, Section E. All plant material must be identified by the designer. It is a small rosette of blue and white ribbons. Educational Top Exhibitor Award One (1) award is offered to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in Division III. It is a rosette of brown and white ribbons. Division IV Youth Top Exhibitor Award Three (3) awards are offered (one (1) in each age group) to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in Youth Horticulture Section A. Three (3) awards are offered (one (1) in each age group) to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in Youth Design Section B Two (2) awards are offered (one (1) in each age group) to the highest scoring blue ribbon exhibit in Youth Education Section C Rosette of red/white/blue ribbons. Sweepstakes Award One (1) award is offered in the Horticulture Division I and one (1) in the Design Division II determined by the Show Committee. Rosette of green and white. Award of Appreciation Given to non-judged exhibits determined by the Show Committee. Rosette of orchid ribbons. 53

54 DIVISION I HORTICULTURE Strike Up the Band HORTICULTURE RULES 1. The NGC Exhibit Policies are printed in the NGC HB Chapter 6, Exhibiting in the Horticulture Division p The rules for a single species cut or container-grown specimens are listed in the NGC HB or its supplement Horticulture Exhibiting and Judging. 3. Horticulture Classes are open to Garden Club members, Student Judges, and any amateur grower. 4. An exhibitor is limited to one entry per class, but may enter more than one class. 5. Horticulture is judged by the scale of points on p. 129, NGC HB, 2017 and p. 6 of this schedule. 6. Specimens are to be labeled with the correct binomial name or currently accepted scientific identification. When hand written, the genus, species and variety names are underlined (p. 53 NGC HB, 2017). Cultivars are enclosed with single quotes. Only specimens so labeled are eligible for any Top Award. Assistance from the Horticulture Committee will be available at registration. Garden club members should complete their exhibit tags prior to registration. 7. Entry tags will be furnished at registration by the Flower Show Committee. Only pencil or water proof ink pens will be used to complete tag information. 8. The Horticulture Committee Chairman must approve all entries, and shall be the final authority to disqualify any specimens not conforming to the schedule and/or not flower show quality. 9. All exhibits whether cut or container grown must be fresh plant material grown by the exhibitor. 10. Exhibits should be of show quality with no oiling, dressing, wiring, spraying or artificial coloring. Cut specimens should not have foliage below the water except gladiolus. 11. Plants primarily grown for bloom must be in bloom at time of entry. 12. Cut specimens of annuals, biennials, and perennials must have been in exhibitor s possession from seeds, cuttings or immature plants and grown to maturity. Bulbous blooms must have been in exhibitor s possession from planting of bulb, tuber, corm, rhizome or it must have been cared for as a mature plant at least 90 days (p. 55 NGC HB, 2017) 13. Multiple and combination plantings must have been growing together and in exhibitor s possession at least six weeks. Bulbous plants must have been grown from planting of bulb, tuber, corm, etc. or minimum of 90 days. (p. 55 NGC HB, 2017) 14. Arboreal specimens must be cut branches no longer than 30", shorter than 12" from tip to cut end and no wider than 30" with several nodes and an apical tip. Specimen must be in the possession of exhibitor for six (6) months. 15. Stem length of cut specimens should be in good proportion to the bloom. 16. For cut exhibits, the Flower Show Committee will provide appropriate sized transparent glass containers that are placed in a cabinet provided by the Fair Committee. 17. Pots for container grown plants may not exceed 14" in diameter. Pots should not have distracting designs or colors. Double potting is permitted. 18. Hangers will be provided by the Flower Show Committee for hanging plant containers (Section L). 19. Sections A, I, J, and K exhibits will be placed on tables covered by floor length green colored covers provided by the Flower Show Committee. White ribbons will be placed on the table between classes. 20. The Horticulture Classification Committee may subdivide classes as necessary if an empty class is available at the end of registration. 21. There will be no subdividing during judging. 22. Questions may be directed to the Horticulture Classification Chairman and/or Committee found on p. 4 of this schedule. 54

55 DIVISION I HORTICULTURE Strike Up the Band! Horticulture Sections and Classes Horticulture Classification Chairman: Martha Wood, SECTION A ABOREAL DRUM MAJOR STRUT Evergreens, Deciduous Trees or Shrubs (Max length 30" and 24" width) each cut branch must include several nodes and an apical tip. Eligible for Arboreal Award. Award of Horticulture Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 1 Aucuba japonica Class 2 Acer palmatum, (Japanese Maple) Class 3 Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) Class 4 Callicarpa (Beauty Berry) Class 5 Eucalyptus Class 6 Euonymus Class 7 Hydrangea Class 8 Ilex, (Holly) with berries Class 9 Ilex, (Holly) without berries Class 10 Nandina domestica Class 11 Pyracantha Class 12 Any other coned tree or shrub Class 13 Any other berried or fruited tree or shrub Class 14 Any other foliage tree or shrub Class 15 Any other flowering tree or shrub 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch SECTION B FLOWERING ANNUALS HIGH FLYING FLAGS Eligible for the Award of Merit, Award of Horticulture Excellence and Sweepstakes Award Class 16 Ageratum houstonianum Class 17 Begonia Class 18 Catharanthus roseus (Periwinkle) Class 19 Cleosia argentea (Cockscomb) crested Class 20 Cleosia argenta (Cockscomb) plumed Class 21 Celosia spicata (Cockscomb) spiked Class 22 Cleome Class 23 Cosmos Class 24 Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower) Class 25 Impatiens Class 26 Pelargonium (Geranium) with foliage Class 27 Petunia Class 28 Salvia Class 29 Tagetes (Marigold) dwarf single Class 30 Tagetes (Marigold) dwarf double Class 31 Tagetes (Marigold) large 2" or larger Class 32 Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower) Class 33 Zinnia, large over 4" Class 34 Zinnia, medium 2 4" Class 35 Zinnia, small under 2" Class 36 Any flowering annual spike-form, not named above Class 37 Any flowering annual round-form, not named above Class 38 Any flowering annual spray-form, not named above 1 spray 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 branch 1 spray 1 spray 1 branch 55

56 SECTION C - ROSA (ROSES) GIVE IT A TWIRL Eligible for Award of Merit, Award of Horticulture Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 39 Climber Class 40 Floribunda Class 41 Grandiflora Class 42 Hybrid Tea Class 43 Miniature /spray Class 44 Heirloom Class 45 Polyantha Class 46 Shrub Rose Class 47 Any other rose not named above /spray SECTION D - FLOWERING PERENNIALS TRIUMPHANT TRUMPETS Eligible for Award of Merit, Award of Horticulture Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 48 Aster 1 spray Class 49 Chrysanthemum morifloium (Garden Chrysanthemum) 1 spray Class 50 Chrysanthemum parthenium (Feverfew) 1 spray Class 51 Gaillardia Class 52 Gerbera Class 53 Helianthus angustifolia (Swamp Sunflower) 1 spray Class 54 Lantana 1 spray Class 55 Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy) Class 56 Salvia Class 57 Sedum, Autumn Joy Class 58 Sedum spectabile (Showy Stonecrop) Class 59 Verbena Class 60 Any perennial round-form not named above Class 61 Any perennial spike-form not named above Class 62 Any perennial spray-form not named above SECTION E - BULBS, CORMS, RHIZOMES, AND TUBERS ROOTIN TOOTIN TUBAS Eligible for Award of Merit, Award of Horticulture Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 63 Canna 1 stalk Class 64 Dahlia, large bloom over 5" Class 65 Dahlia, medium bloom under 5" Class 66 Dahlia, pompom Class 67 Hedychium (Ginger Lily) 1 scape Class 68 Lycoris (Spider Lily) 1 scape Class 69 Any other bulb, corm, rhizome or tuber 1 scape SECTION F - CUT FOLIAGE PLANTS CLASSY CLARINETS Eligible for Award of Merit, Award of Horticultural Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 70 Caladium 1 leaf Class 71 Hosta Class 72 Plecthranthus scutelloriodes (Coleus) Class 73 Any other foliage plant SECTION G - VINES FLOWING FLUTES One cut vine per container (Maximum length 30") Eligible for Award of Merit, Award of Horticulture Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 74 Clematis Class 75 Hedera helix (Ivy) green Class 76 Hedera helix (Ivy) variegated Class 77 Mandevilla Class 78 Any other berried or fruited vine Class 79 Any other flowering vine Class 80 Any other foliage vine 56

57 SECTION H - HERBS SENSUAL SAXOPHONES One stalk per container (Maximum Length 30") Eligible for Award of Merit, Award of Horticultural Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 81 Ocimum basilicum (Basil) 1 stalk Class 82 Origanum vulgare, (Oregano ) 1 stalk Class 83 Rosmarinus officinalis, (Rosemary) 1 stalk Class 84 Salvia officinalis, (Sage) 1 stalk Class 85 Any other herb 1 stalk SECTION I - COMBINATION CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS BOOMING BASS DRUMS (Maximum container size - 14") Eligible for Grower s Choice Award, Award of Horticultural Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 86 Dish Garden. Miniature landscape in an open low-volume shallow container. May include accessories (p. 59 NGC HB, 2017) Class 87 Planter. A grouping of plants grown in an indoor or out door container. (p. 59 NGC HB, 2017) Class 88 Terrarium. Miniature landscape in transparent container. with high sides. May be closed or open. May include accessories (p. 59 NGC HB, 2017). SECTION J - FLOWERING CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS CLASHING CYMBALS No Combination plantings accepted in this section (Maximum container size - 14") Eligible for Grower s Choice Award, Award of Horticultural Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 89 Saintpaulia ionatha (African Violet) standard size Class 90 Saintpaulia ionatha (African Violet) miniature size Class 91 Begonia, flowering Class 92 Any cactus Class 93 Any succulent Class 94 Any other flowering plants not listed above SECTION K - FOLIAGE CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS SNAZZY SNARE DRUMS No Combination plantings allowed in this Section (Maximum container size - 14") Eligible for Grower s Choice Award, Award for Horticultural Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Class 95 Begonia, foliage only Class 96 Fern Class 97 Any cactus Class 98 Any succulent Class 99 Any other foliage plant not listed above SECTION L - HANGING CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS TERRIFIC TROMBONES Combination plantings accepted in this section (Maximum container size 14") Eligible for Grower s Choice Award, Award of Horticultural Excellence and Sweepstakes Award Class 100 Fern Class 101 Flowering plants Class 102 Foliage Plants Class 103 Combination of flowering and/or foliage plants DIVISION II - DESIGN Go Team! DESIGN RULES 1. The NGC Exhibit Policies are printed in the NGC HB, 2017 Chapter 7, p Exhibiting in the Design Division, NGC Policies and Guidelines. 2. Entry in the Design Division is open to NGC members and Flower Show School Student Judges. Each design must be the work of one exhibitor and the designer s name must appear on the entry card. 57

58 3. Reservations should be made no later than September 15, If the designer is unable to fulfill the assignment, it is the designer s responsibility to provide a substitute. 4. Four entries in each class are required. All Design entries must be pre-registered. Each exhibitor is responsible for making a reservation with the Design Consultant in the class he/ she wish-es to enter. Design Consultants are listed under each section and on page 4 of this schedule. 5. Plant material and non-plant material permitted and not permitted in the Design Division are printed in the NGC HB, 2017 Chapter 7, p Objects allowed to create interest are subject to NGC Hand Book of Flower Show rules (NGC HB, 2017 p. 81). 7. All Plant material used in the design must be identified, and a brief interpretation written on a placement card provided by the Show Committee and included with the entry card. 8. The exhibitor is required to conform to the stated description and limitations of the Design Type if named in the class. 9. Rules for Design Types, Advanced Design Types, Table Designs and Table Appointments are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter Prior to placement the Design Classification Chairman must check all designs, and shall be the final authority to disqualify an entry not conforming to the schedule. The exhibitor must remain in the design area until placement of his/her design, 11. Designs are judged by the scale of points listed on p. 130 of the NGC HB, 2017and p. 6 of this schedule. 12. Judges are to write constructive comments on design certificates, sign all 90+ ribbons, and initial all other ribbons. 13. Exhibitors should strive to keep materials fresh for the duration of the show. 14. In designs using niches The Show Committee recommends the designer measures the niche for proper fit of background. DIVISION II DESIGN Go Team Design Sections and Classes Design Classification Chairman: Gerrie Holbrook, SECTION A - GAME MORNING Eligible for Table Artistry Award, Award of Design Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Design Consultant: Sue Shirey Class 104 Breakfast of Champions A Functional Breakfast Tray for one (NGC HB, 2017 p.76). Tray to be supplied by the exhibitor. Staged on a simulated bed 36" wide, 40" long, and 24" tall. A white cover with a pillow will be provided by the Flower Show Committee. Underlay provided by the exhibitor is allowed. Class 105 Alumni Luncheon An Exhibition Table Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 76). Staged in a niche 30" high, approximately 22" wide and 12" deep, (top open) painted ivory. Niches are located on a wall and are 46" from the floor. Staging panel and underlay furnished by the exhibitor is allowed. 58

59 Class 106 Tailgating Buffet Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 76). Staged on a table 48" long, 24" wide, and 36" high. A black floor length table cover will be furnished by the Flower Show Committee. Judged from all sides. SECTION B - PREGAME ACTIVITIES Eligible for Tri-color Award, Award of Design Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Design Consultant: Janie Lawless All niches in Section B are located on a wall and are 46" from the floor. Niches are 30" high, approximately 22" wide, and 12" deep, (top open) painted ivory. A staging panel and underlay furnished by the exhibitor is allowed. All designs are judged from the frontal view. Class 107 Parade of Colors A Creative Line-Mass Design (NGC HB, 2017 p.74) Class 108 Pep Rally A Multi-Rhythmic Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 75) Class 109 Bonfire A Creative Reflective Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 75) SECTION C - GAME TIME Eligible for Designer s Choice Award, Award of Design Excellence, and Sweepstakes Award Design Consultant: Martha Wood Classes 110 and 111 are staged in niches located on a wall and are 46" from the floor. Niches are 30" high, approximately 22" wide, and 12" deep, (top open) painted ivory. A staging panel and underlay fur-nished by the exhibitor is allowed. All designs are judged from the frontal view. Class 112 will be staged on a pedestal 24" wide and 29.5" tall covered in a black cloth provided by the show committee. Class 110 Cheering Squad Pyramid Construction Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 74). Class 111 Kick-off Creative Angular Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 73). Class 112 In the huddle Creative Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 72) SECTION D - GAME PLAN Eligible for Petite Award and the Award of Design Excellence Design Consultant: Burma Boyd Class 113 Field Goal Petite Framed Spatial Design (NGC HB 2017 p. 74) of dried plant material. Staged on a 12" wide shelf. A white wooden goal post 12" tall and 12" wide with cross bar at 10" high will be provided by the Flower Show Committee as the design frame. A staging panel and underlay provided by the exhibitor is required. The design should not exceed 10" in height or width. Class 114 Tackled A Petite Traditional Mass Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 71 and 73). staged on a 12" wide shelf mounted on a wall. A staging panel and underlay are allowed. The design must not exceed a height, width and depth of 8". Class 115 Touch Down! A Petite Creative Design (NGC HB, 2017 p. 72). Staging will be on a 12" wide shelf mounted on the wall. An under lay and staging panel are permitted. The design must not exceed a height, width and depth of 5. 59

60 DIVISION III EDUCATION Post-Game Wrap Up Education Rules 1. Educational Exhibits maybe the work of more than one individual or organization unless a Student Judge or and Accredited Judge is seeking exhibiting credit for preparing an education exhibit. 2. Educational exhibits are staged in three (3) booths provided by the committee. The booths each totaling eighteen (18) square feet of surface area are 8' H, 3' W, 1' D. with a 1' D 3'W shelf located 8" from the floor and mounted to a wall. 3. Exhibitors may cover but not paint walls and shelf. 4. Some plant material in required in the exhibit. 5. Advanced registration with the Education Exhibit Chairman is required by September 1, DIVISION III - EDUCATION Educational Classification Chairman: Virginia Ellis Education Section and Exhibits SECTION A - COACHES RANT Eligible for the Educational Award Class 116 The Win Exhibit 1 Defense Strategy - Organically Controlling Garden Pest Exhibit 2 Offense Strategy - Conserving Water in the Garden Exhibit 3 Tried and True - Using Heirloom plants in home landscape DIVISION IV - YOUTH Pee Wees Play YOUTH RULES 1. All NGC policies and rules apply 2. All Design exhibits must be created solely by the exhibitor. 3. All Horticulture exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor, though plants could be part of a family garden or yard. 4. Container grown plants must have been in the possession of the youth exhibitor for a minimum of sixty (60) days. 5. Combination plantings must have been grown together for at least three (3) weeks. 6. Youth Educational Exhibits require a minimum of six (6) square feet, and may be created by more that one youth. 7. The standard Scale of Points are used to judge each Youth exhibit. (p. 6 of this schedule) 8. Youth Horticulture Classes are displayed in a lightly stained wooden case. Containers will be provided by the Flower Show Committee. 9. Container grown plants are exhibited on tables. Pots can be no larger that 14". 10. All Youth designs are staged in niches 22" high 15" wide and 16" deep painted ivory and placed on a table 29" high. 60

61 DIVISION IV YOUTH Horticulture Sections and Classes Consultant: Brent Wheeler SECTION A - 2 BITS, 4 BITS Eligible for three youth awards (one for each age group) SECTION A-1a - 6 BITS...Ages pre-school 7 Class 117 Annuals Class 118 Perennials Class 119 Arboreal (shrubs and trees) Class 120 Herbs Class 121 Vines Class 122 Container grown plant, one plant or multiples of the same plant Class 123 Combination plants allowed as Terrarium or Dish Garden (14" maximum). These are miniature landscapes, accessories allowed. SECTION A-1b - A DOLLAR... Ages 8-13 Class 124 Annuals Class 125 Perennials Class 126 Arboreal (shrubs and trees) Class 127 Herbs Class 128 Vines Class 129 Container grown plant, one plant or multiples of the same plant Class 130 Combination plants allowed as a Terrarium or Dish Gar den. (14" maximum) These are miniature landscapes, accessories allowed. SECTION A-1c - ALL STAND UP AND HOLLER... Ages Class 131 Annuals Class 132 Perennials Class 133 Arboreal (shrubs and trees) Class 134 Herbs Class 135 Vines Class 136 Container grown plant, one plant or multiples of the same plant Class 137 Combination plants allowed as a Terrarium or Dish Garden. (14" maximum) These are miniature landscapes, accessories allowed. 61

62 DIVISION IV - YOUTH Youth Design Section and Classes Consultant: Brent Wheeler SECTION B - WALK OF CHAMPIONS Consultant: Brent Wheeler Eligible for three youth awards (one for each age group) Designs staged in niches (22 H x 15 W x 12 D) painted ivory and placed on a 29 high table covered with black cloth furnished by the show committee. Class 138 High Five (pre-school age 7) Class 139 Gatorade Dump (ages 8-13) Class 140 The Bolt (ages 14-17) SECTION C - YOUTH EDUCATION COACH S TALK Consultant: Brent Wheeler Eligible for three youth awards (one for each age group) Displayed in two (2) booths 36:H x 29 W x 16 D and placed on a table. The booths are provided by the committee. No live animals allowed in exhibits. Class 141 Side Line Side Winders - Garden Reptile Helpers (pre-school age 11) Class 142 Scouting Report - Keeping a Garden Journal (ages 12-17) We hope you have enjoyed the North East Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs Flower Show Thank you being an important part of this show. The Flower Show Committee and NEADGC members. 62

63 DIVISION TWENTY-EIGHTH...$ Prizes POULTRY SHOW Large Fowl and Bantams Cash, Trophies, and Ribbons President: Brian Buffington, Show Superintendent: Alan Scott, The show is sponsored by the Fair Association and the Alabama Show Bird Association. Competition is open to all exhibitors of Standard and Bantam Show type chickens. 1. Birds are to be exhibited in classes such as cock, hens, cockerels, and pullets. 2. Entry fee is $1.00 per bird. 3. Your entry must be in to the Superintendent at least three (3) days before the show opens. Mail entry form to: Alan Scott, US Hwy 11, Valley Head, AL Entry blanks/forms can be obtained from the Superintendent or on line at 5. Place your birds in the show room on Sunday, September 24, The judging will be on Sunday afternoon, September 24, 2017, after registration is closed at 5:00 p.m. All birds are to remain on exhibit throughout the week of the Fair, NO EXCEPTIONS and to be checked out on Sunday morning, October 1, 2017, from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BIRDS LEFT AFTER 12:00 NOON. Special trophies for Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded in both Standard and Bantam. Cash premiums and Ribbons awarded as usual, to be picked up at checkout time. Trophies will be given for: Best Old English Best Modern Best S.C.C.L. Best R.C.C.L. Best Feather Leg Best AOCCL **KEEP LIVELY - HAVE A HOBBY - RAISE AND SHOW EXHIBITION POULTRY** DIVISION TWENTY-NINE...$ Prizes 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, BEEF CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP Monday, September 25, :30 PM Entry forms available online at SHOW RULES 1. Owners must be a bona fide 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA member. 4-H competition is open to active members of a chartered Alabama 4-H Club that has regularly scheduled, planned, experiential educational meetings. To be eligible for competition at events held between August 2017 and July 2018, membership requires the exhibitor s age must be 9-18 years old prior to January 1, Exhibitor must qualify for Youth Steer Show and/or Youth Heifer Show. 3. All rules in the respective Youth steer and/or Youth Heifer Show will apply in this Showmanship Show. * Ages for Juniors and Seniors will be determined on 4-H ages with eligibility left for Alabama State Show. * Steers and/or Heifers may be shown in Showmanship Classes. 63

64 Classes Age 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class 1 Junior Showmanship (9-11) $20 $15 $10 $5 $3 Class 2 Intermediate Showmanship (12-13) $20 $15 $10 $5 $3 Class 3 Senior I Showmanship (14-15) $20 $15 $10 $5 $3 Class 4. Senior II Showmanship (16-19) $20 $15 $10 $5 $3 DIVISION THIRTY... $ Prizes 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, STEER SHOW Monday, September 25, :00 PM Entry forms available online at SHOW RULES 1. Owners must be a bona fide 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA member. 4-H competition is open to active members of a chartered Alabama 4-H Club that has regular scheduled, planned, experiential educational meetings. To be eligible for competition at events held between August 2017 and July 2018, membership requires the exhibitor s age must be 9 18 years old prior to January 1, To be eligible for show, steers must be owned by and on the premises of the exhibitor, and must be properly tattooed under the supervision of Extension Agent and/or Vocational Agriculture Instructor. 3. No exhibitor can enter more than two steers. 4. All entries must be in place and weighed one (1) hour prior to show on the Fairgrounds by Monday, September 25, The Show will begin at 7:00 p.m. or immediately following the Showmanship contest. 5. All steers will be shown in one of four classes: Light Weight, Medium Weight, Intermediate Weight or Heavy Weight. 6. The first and second place steers in each class will compete for Grand and Reserve Champions of the Show. 7. Any steer born prior to September 1, 2016, will not be eligible for the show. 8. Steers must be shown by the exhibitor without assistance except as authorized by the Rules Committee. 9. All steers will be exhibited at owner s risk and feed and care furnished by the exhibitor. 10. Any steer deemed unruly will be disqualified from the show and sent out of the ring or tied to a ring in one corner. 11. The Rules Committee will handle any questions and/or points of concern not covered by the rules as stated. 12. Clean the area where you tie and/or bed your steer after the show. We want to keep the show barn clean! 13. Dehorning and castrating scars must be healed. Premium awards will be as follows: Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class 1 Light Weight Steer $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 2 Medium Weight Steer $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 3 Intermediate Weight $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 4 Heavy Weight Steer $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 5 Grand Champion (1st Place in Classes 1,2,3,4) $50 and Rosette Class 6. Reserve Champion (1st and 2nd in Classes 1,2,3,4) $40 and Rosette 64

65 DIVISION THIRTY-ONE...$ Prizes 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Heifer Show Monday, September 25, 2017 Follows Steer Show Entry forms available online at SHOW RULES 1. Owners must be a bona fide 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA member. 4-H competition is open to active members of a chartered Alabama 4-H Club that has regularly scheduled, planned, experiential educational meetings. To be eligible for competition at events held between August 2017, and July 2018, membership requires the exhibitor s age must be 9-18 years old prior to January 1, Heifers must be owned by and register to the exhibitor. 3. All entries must be in place one (1) hour prior to show on the Fairgrounds by Monday, September 25, The first and second place heifers from each class will qualify for the Championship. 5. Exhibitors must be able to show without outside assistance. 6. All heifers will be exhibited at the owners risk. Feed and care are to be provided by the exhibitor. 7. The Rules Committee will handle any questions not clearly covered. 8. Health papers will be required on each heifer if animal crosses state line. Premiums will awarded as follows: Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class 1 Junior Heifer (Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 2 Junior Heifer (March 1 April 30, 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 3 Late Senior Heifer (Nov. 1- Dec. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 4 Early Senior Heifer (Sept. 1 Oct. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 5 Late Summer Yearling (July 1 Aug. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 6 Early Summer Yearling (May 1 June 30, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 7 Late Junior Yearling (March 1 April 30, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 8 Early Junior Yearling (Jan. 1 Feb. 28, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 9 (September December 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 10 Grand Champion $50 Class 11 Reserve Champion $40 DIVISION THIRTY-TWO... Jackpot Show ADULT BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Tuesday, September 26, :00 PM The Adult Showmanship Contest will be held immediately prior to the Adult Beef Show. There will be one class, and heifers or bulls may be used. Adults who will be showing bulls and/or heifers in the show will be the only people eligible for the Adult Showmanship Class. This will be Jackpot Show. Participants will put money (amount to be determined prior to show) in the pot and winner will take all of the money. 65

66 DIVISION THIRTY-THREE... $ Prize YOUTH BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Heifers Tuesday, September 26, :00 PM Entry forms available online at Show Rules Youth must use female animals ONLY. Classes Age 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Class 1 Junior Showmanship (9 14) $20 $15 $10 $5 Class 2 Senior Showmanship (14-17) $20 $15 $10 $5 DIVISION THIRTY-FOUR... $5, Prizes OPEN BEEF SHOW - ADULTS Heifers and Bulls Tuesday, September 26, :30 PM Entry forms available online at All out-of-state Exhibitors are Welcome SHOW RULES 1. Exhibitors must have Registered Certificate on each animal available for inspection at the show. 2. Animals should have legible tattoo in order to compete. 3. Youth from surrounding states (Georgia and Tennessee) are eligible to participate. 4. No false hair permitted. 5. Health Papers will be required on animals that cross state lines. 6. Animals must be in place on the Fairgrounds by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, All animals will be exhibited at owner s risk. 8. Feed, bedding and care of the animals will be the responsibility of the owner 9. No more than two entries per class per owner. 10. Any breed with six or more animals will be shown as a breed. Any breeds with less than six head will compete with other breeds of less than six head. Show management reserves the right to make class changes in the best interest of the show. 11. Animals may be taken home after the show. 12. A $10.00 Entry Fee will be required per entry and will be returned as prize money to the exhibitors. Premiums will be awards as follows: SECTION 1 Open Beef Show (Less than six (6) head of any breed show together) Section 1 Heifer Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Class 1 Junior Heifer (March 1, 2017 & after) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 2 Junior Heifer (January February ) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 3 Senior Heifer Calf (September 1- December 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 66

67 Class 4 Summer Yearling Heifer (May 1 August 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 5 Junior Yearling Heifer (March 1 April 30, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 6 Early Junior Heifer (January 1 February 29, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 7 Senior Heifer (September 1 December 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 8 Cow/Calf Pair (Calf less than 240 days old) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 9 Grand Champion Heifer $25 Class 10 Reserve Champion Heifer $15 Section 1 Bulls Class 11 Junior Bull (March 1, 2017 & after) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 12 Junior Bull (January February ) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 13 Senior Bull Calf (September 1- December 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 14 Summer Yearling Bull (May 1 August 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 15 Junior Yearling Bull (March 1 April 30, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 16 Early Junior Bull (January 1 February 29, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 17 Senior Bull (September 1 December 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 18 Grand Champion Bull $25 Class 19 Reserve Champion Bull $15 Individual Beef Cattle Breed Shows SECTION 2 Hereford Breed Show (six or more animals) Section 2 Heifer Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Class 20 Junior Heifer (March after 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 21 Junior Heifer (January February 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 22 Senior Heifer Calf (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 23 Summer Yearling (May 1 Aug. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 24 Junior Yearling (March 1 April 30, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 25. Early Junior (January 1 February 28, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 26 Senior Heifer (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 27. Cow/Calf (calf less than 240 days old) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 28. Grand Champion $25 and Rosette Class 29. Reserve Champion $15 and Rosette Section 2 Bull Classes Class 30. Junior Bull (March after 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 31. Junior Bull (January February 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 32. Senior Bull Calf (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 33. Summer Yearling (May 1 Aug. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 34. Junior Yearling (March 1 April 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 35. Early Junior (January 1 February 28, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 36. Senior Bull (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 37. Grand Champion $25 and Rosette Class 38. Reserve Champion $15 and Rosette Angus Breed Show (Six or more animals) Section 3: Heifer Classes Class 39. Junior Heifer (March after 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 40. Junior Heifer (January February 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 41. Senior Heifer Calf (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 42. Summer Yearling May 1 Aug. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 43. Junior Yearling (March 1 April 30, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 67

68 Class 44. Early Junior (January 1 February 28, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 45. Senior Heifer (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 46. Cow/Calf (calf less than 240 days old) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 47. Grand Champion $25 and Rosette Class 48. Reserve Champion $15 and Rosette Section 3: Bull Classes Class 49. Junior Bull (March after 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 50. Junior Bull (January February 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 51. Senior Bull Calf (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 52. Summer Yearling (May 1- Aug. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 53. Junior Yearling (March 1 April 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 54. Early Junior (January 1 February 28, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 55. Senior Bull (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 56. Grand Champion $25 and Rosette Class 57. Reserve Champion $15 and Rosette SECTION 4 Shorthorn Breed Show (Six or more animals) Section 4: Heifer Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Class 58. Junior Heifer (March after 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 59. Junior Heifer (January February 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 60. Senior Heifer Calf (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 61. Summer Yearling (May 1 Aug. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 62. Junior Yearling (March 1 April 30, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 63. Early Junior (January 1 February 28, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 64. Senior Heifer (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 65. Cow/Calf (calf less than 240 days old) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 66. Grand Champion $25 and Rosette Class 67. Reserve Champion $15 and Rosette Section 4: Bull Classes Class 68. Junior Bull (March after 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 69. Junior Bull (January February 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 70. Senior Bull Calf (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 71. Summer Yearling May 1- Aug. 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 72. Junior Yearling (March 1 April 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 73. Early Junior (Jan. 1 Feb. 28, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 74. Senior Bull (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2014) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 75. Grand Champion $25 and Rosette Class 76. Reserve Champion $15 and Rosette Commercial Breed Show (six or more animals) Section 5: Heifer Classes 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Class 77. Junior Heifer (March after 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 78. Junior Heifer (January February 2017) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 79. Senior Heifer Calf (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 80. Summer Yearling (May 1 Aug. 31, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 81. Junior Yearling (March 1 April 30, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 82. Early Junior (January 1 February 28, 2016) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 83. Senior Heifer (Sept. 1 Dec. 31, 2015) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 84. Cow/Calf (calf less than 240 days old) $25 $20 $15 $10 Class 85. Grand Champion $25 and Rosette Class 86. Reserve Champion $15 and Rosette 68

69 BREED EXHIBIT **Breed Exhibit Three Animals - any age, same farm, and same breed Prizes 1st Place...$25 2nd Place...$20 3rd Place...$15 4th Place...$10 * There must be six (6) or more animals to be exhibited from the same breed for the breed to have their own show and not have to compete with other breeds. ** The Rules Committee will reserve the right to adjust the rules to facilitate and improve the show. DIVISION THIRTY-FIVE... $ Prizes DAIRY GOAT SHOW Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Entry Fee: $10.00 Pen Fee: $10.00 Show Secretary: Anita Ramsey (Anita@pf1.org) ABGA sanction show starts at 3:00 pm Check in 10:00 am 12:00 noon Judge: TBA GENERAL SHOW RULES 1. In accordance with USDA guidelines: All commercial does must have USDA Approved Scrapie Eradication Ear tags. It is recommended that all meat goats exhibited be enrolled in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program. For more information, contact State Veterinarian s office or Dr. Cindy Brasfield at for Scrapie Program ear tags and related information. 2. Any animals showing signs of contagious diseases will be excused from participation. 3. No inhumane treatment of animals will be allowed (i.e. slapping, kneeing, etc.) 4. There will be no single entry classes. Single entries will be combined with either the class above or below. Decision of placement will be that of the show superintendent 5. Handicapped exhibitors may receive assistance in the show ring by an appropriate volunteer. 6. All animals will be exhibited at the owner s risk. 7. Goats that are unruly and not under control of the exhibitor or are a disruption to the show, the judge, other exhibitors, and/or animals will be excused from the show ring. 8. Any questions or conflicts that arise will be taken before the show superintendent. All decisions by the show superintendent are FINAL. 9. Any individual that becomes belligerent toward a show official or another participant shall be asked to leave the premises. Un-sportsman-like conduct will NOT be tolerated. 10. Premium awards will be as follows: First Place... $15.00 Second Place... $12.00 Third Place... $10.00 Best of Show... $25.00 Grand Champion... Rosette Reserve Grand Champion... Rosette 69

70 DIVISION THIRTY-SIX... $1, Prizes BOER GOAT SHOW Thursday, September 28, 2017 Entry Fee: $10.00 Pen Fee: $10.00 Show Secretary: Anita Ramsey Please refer to: Sanctioned Show Rules of the American Boer Goat Association Revised April 29, ABGA sanction show starts at 3:00 pm Check in 10:00 am 12:00 noon Judge: TBA Open Show starts at 6:00 P.M. Youth Showmanship, Market Goat and Commercial Meat Doe Weigh-in and Check-in: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. GENERAL SHOW RULES 1. There will be three (3) divisions: Showmanship, Market, and Commercial Meat Doe. 2. In accordance with USDA guidelines: All commercial does must have USDA Approved Scrapie Eradication Ear tags. It is recommended that all meat goats exhibited be enrolled in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program. For more information, contact State Veterinarian s office or Dr. Cindy Brasfield at for Scrapie Program ear tags and related information. 3. All goats can be shown in working clothes. Grooming is not necessary and will not be considered as part of placement. 4. Animals are to be shown in their natural conformation. Any surgical procedure, injection or application of any substance that could affect the animal s performance or alter the natural contour, conformation or appearance, is prohibited. 5. Any animals showing signs of contagious diseases will be excused from participation. 6. No inhumane treatment of animals will be allowed (i.e. slapping, kneeing, etc.) 7. There will be no single entry classes. Single entries will be combined with either the class above or below. Decision of placement will be that of the show superintendent. 8. Handicapped exhibitors may receive assistance in the show ring by an appropriate volunteer. 9. All animals will be exhibited at the owner s risk. 10. Goats that are unruly and not under control of the exhibitor or are a disruption to the show, the judge, other exhibitors, and/or animals will be excused from the show ring. 11. Any questions or conflicts that arise will be taken before the show superintendent. All decisions by the show superintendent are FINAL. 12. Any individual that becomes belligerent toward a show official or another participant shall be asked to leave the premises. Un-Sportsman-like conduct will NOT be tolerated. YOUTH MARKET MEAT GOATS AND YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP 1. To be eligible in this event, the exhibitor must be no more than one (1) year out of high school or have completed the GED (not to exceed the age of 19) day of the show. 2. Any breed or crossbreed wether or doe may be shown. Does must be shown as either a market meat or a commercial doe. Does cannot be shown in both market meat and commercial divisions. 3. All entries must be tagged for easy identification of the animal. 4. Minimum weight is 35 pounds. 70

71 5. All goats must be dehorned or have horns tipped. 6. An exhibitor must show their own animal in each class entered unless that exhibitor has more than one animal in a class. Any exhibitor with more than one entry in a class may have another registered youth help them. 7. Entries will be weighed by show officials and then divided in to weight classes as equal in number as possible. Number of classes may vary depending on the number of entries and the show official s discretion. 8. All goats must be carrying all milk teeth at time of weigh-in. Goats showing either or both of the first pair of permanent incisors will be not be eligible to show. 9. Wethers with any testicular tissue will not be allowed to show. COMMERCIAL GOAT RULES 1. Classes will be determined by toothing the goat after check in. 2. A goat can only be entered in one class. 3. Does over two years of age must show evidence of pregnancy or evidence of prior kidding. However, does still showing signs of just prior kidding (i.e. visible discharge) will not be allowed to show. 4. All commercial goats must be the property of the exhibitor. No partnerships, lease agreement, and/or other forms of authorization representative arrangements or farm names are allowed. Premiums awarded as follows: Section 1 PERCENTAGE DOES 1st 2nd 3rd Class 1 0 to under 3 months Class 2 3 to under 6 months Class 3 6 to under 9 months Class 4 9 to under 12 months Class 5 Champion Junior Class 6 Reserve Champion Junior Class 7 12 to under 16 months Class 8 16 to under 20 months Class 9 20 to under 24 months Class 10 Champion Yearling Class 11 Reserve Champion Yearling Class months to under 36 months Class months plus Class 14 Champion Senior Class 15 Reserve Champion Senior Class 16 Grand Champion Rosette Class 17 Reserve Grand Champion Rosette Section 2 FULL BLOOD/PUREBRED DOES Class 18 0 to under 3 months Class 19 3 to under 6 months Class 20 6 to under 9 months Class 21 9 to under 12 months Class 22 - Champion Junior Class 23 Reserve Champion Junior Class to under 16 months Class to under 20 months Class to under 24 months Class 27 Champion Yearling

72 Class 28 Reserve Champion Yearling Class months to under 36 months Class months plus Class 31 Champion Senior Class 32 Reserve Champion Senior Class 33 Grand Champion Rosette Class 34 Reserve Grand Champion Rosette Section 3 FULL BLOODED/PUREBRED BUCKS Class 35 0 to under 3 months Class 36-3 to under 6 months Class 37 6 to under 9 months Class 38 9 to under 12 months Class 39 - Champion Junior Class 40 Reserve Champion Junior Class to under 16 months Class to under 20 months Class to under 24 months Class 44 Champion Yearling Class 45 Reserve Champion Yearling Class months to under 36 months Class months plus Class 48 Champion Senior Class 49 Reserve Champion Senior Class 50 Grand Champion Rosette Class 51 Reserve Grand Champion Rosette DIVISION THIRTY-SEVEN... $1, Prizes OPEN HORSE & MULE SHOW Friday, September 29, :30PM Show Rules 1. Amateurs and first-time participants are welcome, including AMRA and AMHR members. Ribbons and other prizes will be awarded. 2. All entries (animals) must be on the fairgrounds prior to show time on Friday, September 29. Show will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. 3. An entry fee of $10.00 for each animal will be charged. Send all entries and fees to Mr. Joe Flaherty County Road 51, Fort Payne, Al Make checks payable to DeKalb Co. VFW Fair. For more information, contact Joe Flaherty at (home) or (cell) Section 1 QUARTER 1st 2nd 3rd Class 01 Foal $20 $15 $10 Class 02 Yearling $20 $15 $10 Class 03 Mare $20 $15 $10 Class 04 Gelding $20 $15 $10 Class 05 Stud $20 $15 $10 Class 06 Mare and Foal $20 $15 $10 Class 07 Champion Rosette 72

73 Class 08 Reserve Champion Rosette Section 2 GAITED 1st 2nd 3rd Class 09 Foal $20 $15 $10 Class 10 Yearling $20 $15 $10 Class 11 Mare $20 $15 $10 Class 12 Gelding $20 $15 $10 Class 13 Stud $20 $15 $10 Class 14 Mare and Foal $20 $15 $10 Class 15 Champion Rosette Class 16 Reserve Champion Rosette Section 3 HALFLINGER/WORK STOCK Class 17 Foal $20 $15 $10 Class 18 Yearling $20 $15 $10 Class 19 Mare $20 $15 $10 Class 20 Gelding $20 $15 $10 Class 21 Stud $20 $15 $10 Class 22 Mare and Foal $20 $15 $10 Class 23 Champion Rosette Class 24 Reserve Champion Rosette Section 4 MULE Class 25 Foal $20 $15 $10 Class 26 Yearling $20 $15 $10 Class 27 Mare - Mule $20 $15 $10 Class 28 Horse Mule $20 $15 $10 Class 29 Champion Rosette Class 30 Reserve Champion Rosette Section 5 QUARTER WALK/TROT Class 31 Mare $20 $15 $10 Class 32 Gelding/Studs $20 $15 $10 Class 33 Youth Walk/Trot $20 $15 $10 Section 6 GAITED - WALK Class 34 Mares $20 $15 $10 Class 35 Geldings/Studs $20 $15 $10 Class 36 Youth Gaited/Walk $20 $15 $10 Section 7 MULE WALK/TROT Class 37 Mule Walk/Trot $20 $15 $10 Section 8 OVERALL CHAMPIONS Class 38 Overall Champion $35.00 and Rosette Class 39 Overall Reserve Champion $25.00 and Rosette 73

74 ALABAMA 4-H CHICK CHAIN PROJECT The Alabama 4-H Chick Chain Project is designed to teach 4-H members recommended management practices for growing and raising chicken. Over the last 20 weeks, 4-H members have developed poultry management skills, learned to produce healthy chickens, developed business management and record keeping skills, and realized the pride of accomplishment. Please join us as we help celebrate the completion of the 4-H Members 2017 Chick Chain project. Come bid and take home a pen of three (3) birds that are some of the best in North Alabama! Saturday, September 30, 2017 Show Registration: 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Show Begins: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Awards Ceremony: 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Auction Begins: 3:00 PM 74

75 The City Council of Fort Payne salutes the DeKalb County VFW Fair on this, its 62 nd year, for being a great part of our city Mayor Larry Chesser Council President Brian Baine Council Members Lynn Brewer Johnny Eberhart Wade Hill Gerald Red Taylor City Clerk Andy Parker