2015 JUNIOR FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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1 2015 JUNIOR FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00am-8:00pm 8:00am-8:00pm 10:00pm-8:00am 8:00am-12pm 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm 8:00pm 8:00am 9:00am 12:00pm THURSDAY, JULY 9 4-H Clubs able to work on Club Booths and Livestock areas FRIDAY, JULY 10 4-H Clubs able to work on Club Booths and Livestock areas Large animals only may be brought to fairgrounds at exhibitor s own risk. Check-in will begin as listed in book on Saturday for all animals. SATURDAY, JULY 11 Livestock check-in - Livestock barns Sheep, Swine, and Goat Weigh-in and Pictures (Small Animals are NOT to be brought to the barns before these times.) 4-H Special Interest, Family and Consumer Sciences project, and Photography Contest check-in - Della Selsor (checkin, receive your voucher and place project in Club Booth) Cloverbud exhibit check-in - Della Selsor (Projects are NOT to be brought in before these times.) 4-H Clubs able to work on Club Booths and Livestock areas Livestock check-in - Livestock barns Poultry Weigh-in and Pictures Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat, and Rabbit Weigh-in and Pictures Dairy pictures - Livestock Barns All Jr. Fair projects must be checked in. SUNDAY, JULY 12 Junior Fair Breeding Sheep Show - Sheep Arena 4-H Club Booth Judging - Della Selsor and Grange Bldg. Official opening of the 2015 Madison County Fair - The Eby Arena 2015 Madison County Fair...1

2 12:00pm 12:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 8:00am 8:00am SUNDAY, JULY 12, continued Poultry, Equine Interview Judging Beef Groom & Show Contest - Beef Barn Junior Fair Talent Showcase - Della Selsor Junior Fair King, Queen and Ambassador Event - Della Selsor MONDAY, JULY 13 Swine, Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat, and Rabbit Interview Judging Jr. Fair Scanning - Sheep, Swine, and then Cattle 8:00am Poultry Show - Rabbit Area 9:00am Horse Show - All Showmanship & English Classes - Horse Arena (to include Donkeys & Mules) 12:00 noon Creative Cooking Contest - Della Selsor 5:00pm Dairy Show - The Eby Arena 7:00pm 4-H Special Interest, FCS Special Interest & Nutrition Awards Program - Della Selsor TUESDAY, JULY 14 8:00am Goat Show Sheep Arena 9:00am Rabbit Show - Rabbit Arena 9:00am Equine Show - Western Riding Class & Contesting - Horse Arena 12:00 noon Breeding Hogs must be on the grounds to show in Jr. Fair show on Wednesday 12:00noon Creative Baking Contest - Della Selsor 2:00pm Junior Fair Beef Show 3:00pm Creative Baking Auction - Della Selsor 7:00pm Cloverbud Show-n-Tell WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 8:00am Swine Show - The Eby Arena 9:00am Rabbit Showmanship - Rabbit Arena 10:30am Passport to the Madison County Fair - Ages Della Selsor Bldg. 11:00am Cake Decorating Contest Della Selsor 5:00pm Horse/Donkey Musical Free Style Riding - Horse Arena 7:00pm Jr. Fair Fashion Review, Modeling Contest and Clothing Project Awards Program Della Selsor Madison County Fair

3 THURSDAY, JULY 16 8:00am Market Lamb Show - Sheep Arena 10:00am Donkey Show - Horse Arena 3:00pm Small Animal Show - Rabbit Arena 12:00 midnight Breeding Hogs brought on the grounds on Tuesday, must be removed from the fair grounds if they are not staying the entire week. FRIDAY, JULY 17 9:00am Jr. Fair Dog Show 10:00am General Livestock Judging Contest - The Eby Arena 10:00am Equine Fun Show - Horse Arena 12:00pm Ag Olympics Entries Close 2:30pm Ag Olympics - Sheep Arena 5:00pm Livestock Grand Showman of Showmen Event - The Eby Arena 8:30am 9:00am 2:00pm SATURDAY, JULY 18 Premiere Livestock & Awards Ceremony Jr. Fair Livestock Sale - Swine followed by Dairy Products, Beef & Dairy Feeders, Market Heifers/Market Steers, Rabbits, Poultry, Sheep, and Goats - The Eby Arena Rabbit Dress-up Event followed by Cavy Dress-up Event - Rabbit Arena 9:00am-12noon 9:00am-12noon SUNDAY, JULY 19 Jr. Fair Projects released (Exhibits and non-market including equine and breeding stock). All livestock pens, stalls and cages must be cleaned by 12:00pm Booth Tear Down 2015 Madison County Fair... 3

4 2015 Madison County Junior Fairboard Officers: Connor Osterloh, Sergeant-At-Arms; Sarah Case, Secretary; Chris Young, President; Marina Sweet, Vice President; Emma Sampson, Treasurer; Maritza Justus, At Large Member 2015 Madison County Junior Fairboard Clayton Buck, Erin Carroll, Sarah Case, Caitlin Cavallaro, Jack Champer, Carson Clawson, Jenn Darling, Abby Davis, Emily Davis, Joy Fetherolf, Colleen Finney, Ben Fisher, Soukina Fram, Tiffany Frost, Rachel Garrison, Christina Granger, Annie Haenszel, David Harris, Hans Harris, Clay Hart, Devin Howard, Brooke Hunter, Kelsey Jacobs, Maritza Justus, Mary Kronk, Olivia Looby, Kayle Mast, Holly Orr, Connor Osterloh, Taylor Peterman, Jon Peters, Shelby Robinson, Emma Sampson, Reagyn Semler, Nick Shuler, Nathan Siebold, Savannah Stewart, Marina Sweet, Katerina Xenikis, Cheyenne Young, Chris Young 2015 Junior Fair Theme: Tractors, Tires & Tiaras at the Madison County Fair Rules, Regulations and Policies of the Madison County Junior Fair. JUNIOR FAIR BOARD OFFICE HOURS: Sunday 7am-5pm Monday 7am-9pm Tuesday 7am-6pm Wednesday 7am-9pm Thursday 7am-6pm Friday 7am-9pm Saturday 7am-7pm LIVESTOCK/ANIMAL OWNERSHIP All animals must be completely and fully owned, and in possession of the exhibitor as specified by the following dates; Market steer/heifers -January 1st. Dogs - April 1st. All other animals to include: beef/ dairy feeder calf, dairy, goat, horse, poultry (except for broilers which must be no older than 7 weeks to sell), rabbits, small animals, swine and sheep by May 1st of the exhibition year. Dairy and horse projects may be leased, but must have possession of their animal and file proper paper work with the Junior Fair Board by May 1st annually Madison County Fair

5 HARDSHIP CASES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS After May 1st and prior to June 15, permission to replace an animal due to an extreme circumstance in which the exhibitor is not the cause of the animal s death or illness, will be considered and reviewed by the Key Leader, Junior Fair Advisory Committee and the Junior Fair Board division members of that project area. Examples of extreme circumstance could include but not be limited to one or more of the following: animal dies, or is killed, or injured in such a way that it is unable to exhibit. (example: lightning strike or coyote attack). This can also apply if an unscrupulous seller or breeder misleads a first or second year member in the project area. An on-site visit might be required, but judgments can be granted without inspection with proof of animal ineligibility. A veterinarian or sheriff s report can provide this. Any situations in which the Key Leader and Junior Fair Board division members are not comfortable making a final decision can be brought to the full attention of the Junior Fair Board at their next regular meeting. Any exhibitor found guilty of taking advantage of the replacement provision, such as injuring an animal on purpose or not acquiring an animal by the appropriate deadline, will forfeit all rights to exhibit and sell at the Madison County Junior Fair for a period of no less than two years. After June 15 there are NO ANIMAL REPLACEMENTS due to extreme circumstances. Any exhibitor not able to exhibit their animal after June 15th will have the option to display a poster or develop a scrapbook about their project. If an exhibitor is physically ill or injured and unable to show in their specie showmanship class, they must have a written doctor s excuse and have, in writing, who will be in charge of that animal in order to be eligible to sell. The doctor s excuse must be given prior to the appropriate showmanship show. JUNIOR FAIR ENTRIES Entry is open to all who are officially enrolled in 4-H, FFA, or FC- CLA in Madison County. Junior Fair exhibition eligibility for 4-H membership begins when a child is age 5 and is enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year (Cloverbuds). Membership to the 4-H club program begins when a child is at least age 8 and enrolled in 3rd grade as of January 1 of the current year. Ohio 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19. Membership begins when an eligible individual is enrolled in a club or group that is under the direction of a trained adult who has completed the OSUE volunteer selection process, and that is within the scope of Ohio State University Extension. All fair entries for livestock projects must be registered at the Ohio State University Extension office by June 15th. Late entries will be assessed a $20.00 late fee. A maximum of $60 will be assessed if an entire club/organization is late Madison County Fair... 5

6 An exhibit will NOT be permitted to be put on display until the fee is paid. The late fee will be charged no matter who is at fault for the late entry. It is suggested that the club/organization should cover the cost if appropriate. The fee must be paid by 8:00p.m. the day of project check-ins. There will be no exceptions after this day and time. Exhibitors and advisors are responsible for the proper entry of exhibits, as well as placement during the specified times. Livestock exhibitors must make all necessary entries for each class. If applicable, list all potential animal projects on entry card. Although it is not required for 4-H. FFA or FCCLA members to exhibit their work or participate in competition in order to complete their project, exhibition is encouraged as an opportunity for members to experience education, recognition, and provide public awareness of their organization. Fair premiums, ribbons, and other awards are offered as incentives and symbols of recognition for those who choose to exhibit their projects and/or participate in Junior Fair activities. PROJECT EXHIBITION For an exhibitor to achieve the progression of goals needed for development through 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA projects, they must be separate and different from those carried in other organizations, such as Scouts, Camp Fire, Grange, Church, School (including Industrial Arts class, science fairs, etc.) Members enrolled in both FFA and 4-H may not exhibit the same livestock project in both departments or carry the same project for credit in both organizations. To insure that each exhibitor has had the opportunity to learn from his or her project, no project may be exhibited by more than one member. An individual member may exhibit more than one type of project. EXHIBITION GRADES All exhibits will be given a final grade based on A, B, and C. Award monies will be as follows: A $3.00 B $2.00 C $1.50 Ribbons will also be awarded. A project must receive an overall A grade to place in a class and represent the county at the Ohio State Fair in classes where representatives are selected. If an exhibit is deemed unworthy by a judge to go to state fair, it will not go even if it receives a first place or is the only project to exhibit in an area. If a member is unable to exhibit, the advisor s grade will be the final grade for the project. No premiums or ribbons will be awarded and no early judging will be needed. Advisor grades are NOT to be changed after June 15th. CHECK IN AND RELEASE STANDARDS Upon fair arrival, exhibitors should contact Junior Fair Board members in charge of his/her project area to get pen assignments, display Madison County Fair

7 locations, and/or acquire name tag if needed and receive further instructions. No pen assignments are to be changed without permission of a Junior or Senior Division. Stall and pen space assigned and not used by the exhibitor for any reason (loss or illness of animal) will be used or reassigned by the Junior Fair Board members in charge of that division. The space will NOT automatically be available for tack space. All exhibits must be in place by 8:00p.m, Saturday July 11 before the fair begins. Poultry, rabbits and small animals can be brought in between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, as well as between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Horses, cattle, sheep, goats and swine can be brought in after 10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10 and must be on the fairgrounds by 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Animals are NOT to be brought to the fair at any other times. Special Interest, Clothing, Nutrition and FCS Special Interest exhibits are due to the Della Selsor Building on Saturday before the fair begins between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Cloverbud exhibits are due to the Della Selsor Building between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. All projects are to be placed in club booths following check-in. Junior Fair participant members wishing to exhibit in the open classes of the Madison County Fair must make their entries and abide by the rules of the Madison County Agricultural Society. RELEASE TIMES HAVE CHANGED: Release time for Junior Fair Exhibits, animals not marketed by the Junior Fair Sales Committee, tack, show boxes, and supplies will be on Sunday, following the Madison County Fair, starting at 9:00am and ending by 12:00 noon. Any request for early release must be submitted to the Senior Fairboard no later than Monday of the fair by 5:00pm. All requests must be in writing and include a copy of show bill and entry form for conflicting show. Only Senior Fairboard can grant early release. Any emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Removal of projects including tack, supplies, and displays prior to listed release times or without permission from the Senior Fair Board Secretary s office may result in forfeiting the right to exhibit in future years. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS All livestock must meet health requirements established by the Senior Fair Board. Please refer to open class regulations of the 2015 Madison County Fair Book. ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All animals (beef, hogs, lambs, poultry, goats and rabbits) MUST be properly identified by 8:00p.m. on check-in day by proper means of that specie. Hogs must be ear notched; Lambs must be ear tagged and have a Scrapies tag; Market Poultry must be leg banded; All Goats must have two forms of identification, all Market Goats must be properly identified with a USDA Scrapies Approved Tag or Tattoo, all Goat Projects must have a Permanent Animal ID (either tag or tat Madison County Fair... 7

8 too); Rabbits must be tattooed. Animals not properly identified will be sent home. Contact the appropriate Project Key Leader for more information or assistance in getting your animal properly identified. ALL market sheep MUST be properly tagged with a USDA Scrapies approved tag prior to unloading on check-in day. DRUG USE NOTIFICATION FORM A Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) will be REQUIRED of ALL exhibitors showing a marketable animal or project at the fair. This form must be complete and signed by a legal guardian if the exhibitor is under 18 years of age. Forms will be collected PRIOR to the weighing of the animal. If an exhibitor or veterinarian administers a drug, of any kind, prior to or during the fair, this must be reported on the form. If no drugs were administered, this too must be noted on the form. Be aware of feeds that have drugs in them as well. Exhibitors must know the withdrawal time for any drugs given to their animal. MANDATORY CLEANING, FEEDING, BEDDING AND LOCATIONS FOR ALL ANIMALS All stalls, pens, and cages, MUST be cleaned daily by 9:00 am unless otherwise noted in your division/species. Failure to clean and feed animals daily may result in animal being removed from the fairgrounds by the authority of the Junior and Senior livestock team, and a Senior Fair Board member. One verbal and one written warning will be presented to the exhibitor, advisor and parent if a problem arises. If the situation is not resolved after the first two warnings, the removal will be enforced and the exhibitor will forfeit the right to show that same project the following year. Exhibitors will be held responsible for cleaning pens or stalls at the conclusion of the fair. A $20.00 fee will be billed to the exhibitor for any pens or stalls not cleaned by 12:00 p.m. BY SUNDAY FOLLOWING THE FAIR. This exhibitor must make payment by the August meeting of the Junior Fairboard. Unpaid bills will be subject to disqualification to exhibit that specie in future years by the Junior Fair Board at the August meeting. Exhibitors with beef, dairy or equine animals are responsible for proper bedding of their animals to include removal of any panels or stalls put up for the week. All gates/panels must be taken down and stacked outside of the barn in a designated area at the conclusion of the fair. Bedding must be removed from the barn. The beef/dairy exhibitors must furnish all bedding. Only shavings, mulch, sawdust, carpet and corncobs are permitted to be used for bedding. NO STRAW, SAND OR NEWSPAPER WILL BE ALLOWED. Mulch will be provided in the Green Multipurpose Building for all Beef/Dairy projects at the cost of $20.00 per head. Exhibitors can bring their own mulch and/or top dressing. Exhibitors will still pay the $20.00 per head fee. Checks must be made out to Madison County Sales Committee and will be collected at the time of weigh-ins Madison County Fair

9 ALL animals MUST remain in their appropriate areas (barns, show arena or wash racks) for the duration of the fair unless permission has been granted (via JFB or Key Leader) to move an animal to a different area. ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE MIDWAY or in the camping area. Any exhibitor using electrical equipment on the fairgrounds is required to use only grounded equipment with three prong plugs. Inappropriate extension cords and adapters are not acceptable. WEIGH-INS / SCALES Scales are tested and sealed by the county auditor for accuracy each year before the county fair. RE-WEIGH POLICY Market animals not making class weight by 5 pounds or less will be immediately re-weighed after the first weighing. Other re-weighs will be done by request of the exhibitor or parent/guardian before animal leaves the scale area. No re-weigh after the animal leaves the scale area will be permitted. Scales will be balanced before re-weighing. Rabbits: Poultry: Market steers, heifers, & feeders: Hogs: Goat: Lambs: Dairy: WEIGH TIMES: Saturday, July 11 from 5pm-8pm - Rabbit Tent (Pictures at time of weigh-in,) Saturday, July 11 from 5pm-8pm Poultry barn (Pictures at time of weigh-in,) Saturday, July 11 beginning at 6pm - Beef Barn (Pictures at time of weigh-in) Saturday, July 11 from 8am-l2noon and 6pm-8pm - Hog Barn (Pictures at time of weigh-in) Saturday, July 11 from 8am-l2noon and 6pm-8pm - Sheep Arena (Pictures at time of weigh-in) Saturday, July 11 from 8am-l2noon and 6pm-8pm - Sheep Arena (Pictures at time of weigh-in) Saturday, July 11 beginning at 6pm (Pictures only) MARKET ANIMAL WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR PREMIUM SALE Any animal that does not weigh between the minimum and maximum weight requirement for the project will not sell in the premium sale. Market Steer\Heifer animals must weigh a minimum of 900 lbs. and must be born after January 1 of the previous year to sell. Dairy 2015 Madison County Fair... 9

10 Feeder and Beef Feeder calves must weigh a minimum of 350 lbs. and not more than 899 lbs. to be eligible to sell. Dairy and Beef Feeders will not be sold for slaughter. Start a steer must weigh between 200 and 550 pounds, as well as be born after January 1 of the current year. All market sheep must weigh a minimum of 95 lbs. and be born after January 1 of current year. Hogs must weigh a minimum of 210 lbs. and must be born after December 15 of the preceding calendar year to sell. Market goats must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. and must be born after November 15 of the preceding year to sell. Rabbits will be sold by pen of three or by pen of one. Each rabbit must weigh a minimum of 3 lbs. and not more than 5 lbs. and not be over 70 days old. Each broiler must weigh between 4.5 pounds and 7.0 pounds and be no more than 7 weeks of age. Each broiler in a pen of three must meet the weight requirement. Production geese will have to be hatched after Jan. 1 and each must weigh a minimum of 8 lbs. and not more than 17 lbs. to sell. Production ducks will have to be hatched after Jan. 1 and each must weigh a minimum of 6 lbs. and not more than 12 lbs. to sell. Production turkeys will have to be hatched after Jan. 1 and each must weigh a minimum of 20 pounds to sell. MARKET ANIMAL SCAN EVALUATION Exhibitors of Market Swine, Sheep and Beef projects are eligible to enter their animal in this event, with entries being made on the livestock entry cards and due by June 15th. Exhibitors will have the option of withdrawing their animal from the scan contest before it is scanned. An exhibitor may only scan one animal per specie. Overall placing will be based on scanned data and weight. Scan results will be announced at the individual specie show. The entry fee will be deducted from the sale proceeds. Weights: Beef: Steers 1100 lbs. Heifers 1000 lbs. Hogs: lbs. Lambs: lbs. First through fifth place will be awarded accordingly: 1st - $100; 2nd - $60; 3rd - $40; 4th - $30; 5th - $20 All market animal scanning will be done on Tuesday, July 14, Times are to be announced. GRIEVANCE/PROTEST PROCEDURE FOR FAIR WEEK (PLEASE NOTE THIS HAS CHANGED!) Committee to be made up of president of the Senior Fairboard and three other senior Fairboard members. All grievances to be made in writing Madison County Fair

11 Grievances must be filed at least 36 hours before any given Junior Fair Show. The Grievance/Protest Committee, upon receipt of the written protest, will investigate using the Junior Fair Advisory Committee, Extension Educators, 4-H advisors, Junior Fair Livestock Sales Committee members, FFA Advisors, and FC- CLA Advisors to investigate the incident that caused the grievance. Finding results will be made within 24 hours of receipt of grievance. Written explanation will be given to all parties involved. Both parties can file a written protest. Procedures are listed below; A written protest will be accepted using the standard protest form along with a $50.00 non-refundable fee. If either party involved disagrees with the results, the executive board of the Madison County Agricultural Society will handle the protest. The results will be finalized within twelve hours. LIVESTOCK SHOWS, PHOTOS AND SALE DRESS CODE Dress code for all species, excluding dairy, horse, dog, poultry and rabbit (See specific specie division for dress code.): All exhibitors must wear black or blue cotton or corduroy dress pants, jeans, or ankle-length skirt as well as a collared, button down shirt or polo shirt that must be tucked in. Any length of sleeve and color is acceptable. No shorts! Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are to be worn. No discrimination will be made for religious beliefs. Persons not abiding by these rules will be penalized by not being placed in their class. No shirts identifying family or farm names shall be worn during the show. PREMIERE LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR This is offered in the following divisions: Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Poultry, and Rabbit OVERVIEW: To award the FFA or 4-H member from each specific project area that demonstrates the highest level of knowledge and involvement in their project. It allows the individuals to excel in all aspects of their project and allows for more emphasis on total project awareness. PURPOSE: To increase knowledge of animal exhibited. To recognize excellence in all areas of competition. Reinforce proper care and knowledge of animal project. To improve the overall quality of the Junior Fair animals. To increase marketability of the Junior Fair animals Madison County Fair...11

12 CRITERIA: Animal Placement: The top five animals of each Project Number will be placed and receive points. Rabbits will be placed and receive points by class. Breeding sheep will place top 5 rams and top 5 ewes. Point Value: 1st - 100; 2nd - 90; 3rd - 80; 4th -70; 5th Skill-a-thon: All exhibitors will be treated as equals. Junior exhibitors will get the same questions as the Intermediates and the Seniors. Exhibitors will be placed 1st through 5th. Point Value: 1st - 100; 2nd - 90; 3rd - 80; 4th - 70; 5th Interview Judging: All exhibitors will be treated the same. Junior exhibitors will be judged the same as the Intermediate and Senior exhibitors. Each participant will receive a score from the Interview Judges and those scores will be applied toward his/her final score. Livestock Judging: Regardless of who wins the Livestock Judging contest, the top five exhibitors from each species will receive points towards Premier Livestock Exhibitor. Point Value: 1st - 100; 2nd - 90; 3rd - 80; 4th - 70; 5th Showmanship: There will be a process of elimination to pick the top showman of each age division. (If during this process an exhibitor wins more than one class then that individual will have to select which animal he or she wants to exhibit in the final age division class). Those selected individuals will compete for the top three slots of that age division. The top three individuals will not be placed in any particular order and will be eligible to compete for Showman of Showmen in that species. Said top three will each receive 50 points. The fourth place exhibitor will receive 20 points and the fifth place exhibitor will receive 10 points. These points will apply towards Premiere Livestock Exhibitor of that species. After the top three Juniors (ages 8-11), the top three Intermediates (ages 12-14) and the top three Seniors (ages 15-18) are selected, those nine individuals will compete for Showman of Showmen of their species. The exhibitors will be placed first through ninth and the top five individuals will receive points as follows towards Premiere Livestock Exhibitor: 1st - 50; 2nd - 40; 3rd - 30; 4th - 20; 5th Each project number will stand on its own. If an individual earns points in the Skill-a-thon, Interview Judging or Livestock Judging, said individual will get the points towards each project number. However if said individual earns points in the Groom and Show, Animal Placement or Showmanship, said individual will only receive points towards the animal exhibited. This year and in future years there will be a Premier Livestock Exhibitor chosen for each species. There will not be a runner-up. The award given to the Premier Livestock Exhibitor of each species will Madison County Fair

13 be announced by the Junior Fair Board on either Friday or Saturday at the fair. * BEEF ONLY: Groom and show - Exhibitors will be divided into 3 age divisions - Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. The Junior division will be ages 8-11, Intermediate - ages 12-14, Senior division - ages Each age division will be placed first through fifth. Point Value: 1st - 25; 2nd - 20; 3rd - 15; 4th - 10; 5th - 5 ANY DISCREPANCIES WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND THE SENIOR FAIRBOARD IN A TIMELY MANNER. ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL. JUNIOR FAIR SHOWMANSHIP & MARKET CLASSES PURPOSE: To encourage exhibitors to acquire poise, alertness and a courteous attitude. Good sportsmanship should prevail at all times. Skill of the animal and knowledge in the handling of animals, exhibitor presentation and practice in preparing the animal(s) for show must be obtained. Judges will be encouraged to question exhibitors for their knowledge pertaining to the project. Showmanship contests will be held for dairy, beef, swine, goats, rabbits, sheep, small animals, equine and poultry exhibits. RULES: 1. All Livestock Market projects must enter in Showmanship and Market Classes in order to sell. 2. No two exhibitors may show the same animal in the Junior Fair. 3. Preparation for showing shall be done by the exhibitor. 4. Fitting includes soundness, condition, quality, and cleanliness of hair, hide, hoofs, and general appearance of the animals and, in the case of beef and swine, firmness and uniformity of covering. 5. Showing includes the appearance of the exhibitors and equipment used to show the animal in the ring if so directed by the judge. 6. Showmanship classes will be divided after entries are received and posted prior to the show per each division s preference. Each class will have a first place winner that will advance to a division showmanship class. These classes are broken down accordingly: Junior -Ages 8-11 Intermediate - Ages Senior - Ages 15 or older. As laid out by the Premiere Livestock Exhibitor contest, the top three from each age division will then compete for the Showman of Showmen for that species. The first place winner of this class will compete in the Grand Showman of Showmen contest. 7. All classes will be divided after all entries are received and they will be posted in the barns or the Junior Fair board office. 8. Suspicion of use of unauthorized drugs may be subject to blood test. 9. Exhibitors abusing animals anywhere on the fairgrounds may be 2015 Madison County Fair...13

14 prohibited from selling their animal. The judge will be instructed to disqualify an exhibitor who is abusing his/her animal in the ring. MANDATORY SKILL-A-THON June 24 & June 30, :30-8:30pm Madison County Fairgrounds SPECIES: Rabbits, Poultry, Equine, Goats, Sheep, Dogs, Swine, Beef, and Dairy MANDATORY INTERVIEW JUDGING July 12, :00pm Poultry, Equine At Exhibitor Pen Assignment July 13, :00am Beef, Dairy, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, Swine At Exhibitor Pen Assignment All exhibitors must complete interview judging and Skill-a-Thon to be permitted to exhibit or sell their animal at the fair. Incomplete or missing project books and feed records will result in an automatic B grade. MARKET LIVESTOCK JUDGING SYSTEM Market classes including lambs, steers, swine, goats, rabbits, and poultry will be given one grade designating the market value based on both quality and cutability value the animal merits at show time. Each member will receive a market grade for each animal shown in a market class. No ribbon will be given. A Prime, or good choice quality with a yield grade of 1, 2, or 3 B Prime, choice, or good quality with a yield grade of 4 or 5 C Below good quality with a yield grade of 4 or 5. * ALL CHAMPIONS MUST SELL. NO EXCEPTIONS * GROOMING All Junior Fair animal projects while at the fair are to be groomed by the exhibitor, with minimal assistance by members of the exhibitor s immediate family, Madison County Junior Fair participant, or advisor. This must be an educational experience where the Junior Fair exhibitor is present at all times. Any infraction of this rule may result in the exhibitor being excluded from showing and/or selling their animal. REQUEST FOR SHOW CONFLICTS If an exhibitor has a conflicting show (ex: National Breed Association Show) they may request to leave the Madison County Fair early or arrive late. Request must be made by June 15. Requests made later than June 15 will not be considered. Proof of entry must be submitted with written request to the Senior Fair Board Madison County Fair

15 H PREMIUMS All Junior Fair Premiums will be issued based on grade given by judge. The following rules will apply to receiving your premiums: 1. Premiums may only be picked up by the exhibitor and the exhibitor must sign for the premium. 2. Exhibitor must present their current Junior Fair Exhibitor Pass or show their current Junior Fair wristband. 3. Premiums will be distributed at a designated spot in the Junior Fair Board Office during the following hours with no exceptions: Monday, July p.m. Tuesday, July p.m. Wednesday, July p.m. Thursday, July p.m. Friday, July p.m. Saturday, July p.m. GENERAL LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST Event: Friday - 10:00 a.m. in the The Eby Arena Exhibitors will rank animals in order of market quality and answer questions on specified classes as determined by show management. An outside official will determine official placings. This is an individual contest. Members competing for Premier Livestock Exhibitor must participate. Members will judge the following classes: Market Hog, Market Sheep, Market Beef, Breeding Swine, Breeding Sheep, and Breeding Beef. First and second place will be awarded to the following age groups: Junior (8-11), Intermediate (12-14), Senior (15 & older). JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK SALE YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN SHOWMANSHIP IN ORDER TO SELL! See dress code rules for appropriate sale attire. General Rules: 1. All market livestock sales are terminal, except feeder cattle. Only market animals are permitted to sell 2. An exhibitor may sell only one animal per project, with no more than two animals total. For a member to sell two animals, they must be from different projects as determined by the FFA and Ohio 4-H/Madison County 4-H project numbers. 3. Those members who do not wish to sell their market projects in the Junior Fair Sale must notify, in writing, a member of the Madison County Sale Committee or Fair Secretary within 1 hour following their appropriate specie weigh-in. 4. JUNIOR FAIR EXHIBITORS MUST BE PRESENT TO SELL. 5. PROPER DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED. 6. Dairy exhibitors will be held responsible for securing and bringing their own produce (i.e. Cheese Tray) to the Junior 2015 Madison County Fair...15

16 Fair sales for auction. Only dairy exhibitors who have shown in a showmanship class will be eligible for proceeds from the sale of the item. 7. All species will sell continuously starting at 9:00am on Saturday. 8. All animals must be completely healed (as determined by a veterinarian) from castration to be eligible to sell. 9. While every effort will be made to secure a packer market for the market livestock brought to the Madison County Fair, if no market exists, the project will return home. MANDATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE EDUCATION All youth EXHIBITING and/or SELLING ANY TYPE OF ANIMAL MUST attend an approved Madison County Quality assurance education program annually. Swine exhibitors will receive Youth Pork Quality Assurance education provided by the county as well. Contact the committee for Quality Assurance with any questions. JUNIOR FAIR SALE COMMITTEE EXPENSES The Madison County Sale Committee will deduct 3 percent of the gross sale per animal to cover the 2015 sales expenses, including printing, ear tagging supplies, advertising, sandwiches & beverages for the buyers, postage, checks, insurance, scale maintenance, trucking, check-offs, pictures and sale cards. In addition, we participate in the Ohio Pork, Beef and Sheep Producers Check-off Program and are subject to mandatory costs. Sale checks will be distributed no later than the end of August Madison County Fair

17 LIVESTOCK GRAND SHOWMAN OF SHOWMEN CONTEST JUNIOR FAIRBOARD: Mary Kronk, Chris Young, Maritza Justus, Sarah Case, Caitlin Cavallaro, Hans Harris, Conner Osterloh, Annie Haenszel, Jenn Darling Friday, July 17, :00 p.m. Live Show The Eby Arena 1. There will be a maximum of eight (8) participants in the contest. 2. The Showman of Showmen Winner from the following species will be eligible for the contest: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine, Horse, Poultry and Rabbits. All eight participants will show the same species at the same time. In the event that there are not enough animals of one species to be shown at one time, participants will be split. 3. No animal will be owned by the exhibitor or by anyone in his or her immediate family. Key leaders will decide which animals will be shown and participants will draw numbers to determine which animal they will show. 4. There will be one (1) ring per participating division and no sideline coaching is permitted. Any participant receiving sideline coaching will be disqualified. 5. Exhibitors must wear black jeans with a pocket as well as a white collared, button-down shirt or polo shirt that must be tucked in. Any length of sleeve is acceptable. Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are to be worn. No tennis shoes. No discrimination will be made for religious beliefs. Persons not abiding by these rules will be penalized by not being placed. 6. Each species will show for approximately 10 minutes. Each animal will be shown with the appropriate show utensil(s) for that animal. 7. There will be a judge for each species who will place the participants first through eighth. 8. The judge may ask the exhibitors to switch animals during the course of each species being shown. 9. The eight placings from the live show will be added together and the lowest score will determine the winner of the Grand Showman of Showmen Contest. 10. In case of a tie, the exhibitors will be interviewed by the judges. 11. The judge s decision is final. 12. The type of animal shown by that respective Showman of Showmen will be the same type used for the Grand Showman of Showmen Competition. The respective Specie Key Leader will be responsible for securing the animals for the competition Madison County Fair...17

18 DIVISIONS DIVISION A - BEEF KEY LEADER: Bill McDonald SENIOR FAIRBOARD: JUNIOR FAIRBOARD: Annie Haenszel (Chair), Rachel Garrison, Nathan Siebold, Carson Clawson, Abby Davis, Clay Hart, Kayle Mast BEEF DIVISION GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Market steers, market heifers, beef feeders, market dairy steers and dairy feeders will be weighed-in and pictures will be taken from 6-8pm, Saturday July 11, Market Steer\Heifer animals must weigh a minimum of 900 lbs. and must be born after January 1 of the previous year to sell. Dairy Feeder and Beef Feeder calves must weigh a minimum of 350 lbs. and not more than 899 lbs. to be eligible to sell. Dairy and Beef Feeders will not be sold for slaughter. Start a steer must weigh between 200 and 550 pounds, as well as be born after January 1 of the current year. 3. All beef animals must meet Senior Fair Board health requirements. 4. Breeding animals must have their registration papers under the name of the exhibitor. 5. All beef animals must be halter broken to exhibit and remain on the fairgrounds. Rope halters and neck ropes are required. Senior Fair Board may send uncontrollable animals home. 6 All cattle must be polled or dehorned. Dehorned cattle must be healed by exhibition. Scurs can be no longer than 1/4. 7. All market steers, market dairy steers and market heifers must be owned by the exhibitor and on feed by January 1. They must participate in the January weigh-in, as well as be enrolled through 4-H or FFA. 8. Exhibitors found guilty of abuse or unethical practices anywhere on the fairgrounds may be prohibited from selling and showing at future shows. The judge will be instructed to disqualify an exhibitor who is abusing his/her animal in the ring. 9. Suspicion of use of unauthorized drugs may be subject to blood test. 10. Market Steers/ Market Heifers/ Market Dairy Steers and Beef feeders will be weighed and ear tagged and divided into weight classes at the fair. 11. A designated ring person will be used during market and showmanship classes to assist the judge. 12. Classes listed in the fair book may not necessarily be in the show order Madison County Fair

19 START A STEER In the first year of the project, the exhibitor will be eligible to enter the Premium Sale and still maintain possession of the feeder. In the second and final year of this project, the exhibitor can choose to sell or keep the steer. If, however, the exhibitor chooses to maintain possession of the steer at the completion of this project, they will not be permitted to participate in the Premium Sale. In the first year of this project, all of the other rules that apply to the beef feeder project, with the exception of weigh a minimum of 350 pounds to sell in the Premium Sale and have possession by May 1, apply to this project. In the second year of this project, all of the other rules that apply to the Market Steer Project including but not limited to weighing in at the January weigh in apply to this project. Before the exhibitor participates in the Premium Sale, each exhibitor will be asked to sign a letter of intent that he /she will bring the feeder back as a steer to the next year s fair. ADDITIONAL NOTES: If a calf is born in January and is creep fed while still on the cow he could exceed the maximum weight. A calf with a small birth weight born after May 1 will likely have trouble meeting the minimum weight. The best time frame for meeting the weight requirements is to purchase a steer born between February 15 and April 15. It is also recommended that a steer be castrated (not clamped) to insure that the calf is a steer and not still a bull. GUIDELINES: 1. Must be a steer 2. Must be born after January 1 of the current year 3. Must be weaned, halter broke and on feed by the fair 4. Must be 100% BEEF 5. Must return to the next year s fair as a steer 6. There will not be a market for this feeder calf (It must go home with the exhibitor at the conclusion of the fair, however, the exhibitor can participate in the premium sale). 7. The weight range for the first year of the project is 200 to 550 pounds 8. Must have possession of the feeder steer by June 15. BEEF SHOWMANSHIP PURPOSE: The purpose of a showmanship contest is to encourage exhibitors to acquire the skill and knowledge of handling animals and to obtain information and practice in fitting and grooming them for show. 1. All market animals must be shown in Showmanship in order to sell. Entry in showmanship is mandatory. 2. Each exhibitor must fit and show his/her own animal and during the course of the show may be asked by the judge to exchange his or her steer/heifer with another exhibitor. 3. The animal used for showmanship must be one entered and 2015 Madison County Fair...19

20 shown by the exhibitor in respective production or market classes. 4. Contestants may participate in both Market Showmanship and Breeding Beef Breeding Showmanship. In the event a contestant wins both Market Showmanship and Beef Breeding Showmanship, the contestant may show either animal in the Beef Showman of Showmen contest. The winner of the Beef Showman of Showmen Contest will participate in the Grand Showman of Showmen Contest. 5. Please consult the showmanship section of the fairbook for age and class breakdowns for showmanship. You will also find the progression to the Grand Showman of Showman in that section. 6. Alteration of animals is not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to paints, dye, powder, non-clear adhesive, foam, or shoe polish. Also banned are artificial tail heads, switches, polls, hair, heels. It is prohibited to administer, feed, give or inject any substance or drug to an animal exhibited, except when medically necessary or when the drug used has been approved for such use by the Food and Drug Administration or United States Department of Agriculture. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING: The judge will consider these major points of emphasis: 1. The judge will observe the general all-around ability and knowledge the contestant demonstrates in the training and handling of animals, as well as, the manner in which the animal is presented. 2. The judge will observe the exhibitor in the way they handle themselves as well as other contestants. They will assess the knowledge of proper show ring etiquette. 3. The judge will be looking for evidence that the exhibitor has a general knowledge of fitting the animal, although grooming alone, will not be emphasized. 4. The judge will appraise the contestant s knowledge and use of show ring equipment as demonstrated by the equipment used and the skill in using it. 5. The judge may ask questions relating to animal production. 6. Classes may be split or combined based on numbers (3 or more to make a class) CLASSES: DAIRY FEEDER CALF SHOWMANSHIP MARKET DAIRY STEER SHOWMANSHIP BEEF FEEDER CALF SHOWMANSHIP BEEF BREEDING SHOWMANSHIP MARKET SHOWMANSHIP Madison County Fair

21 BEEF BREEDING CLASSES Note: Registration papers are required for all beef animals showing in breed classes. Registered animals must have the name of the exhibitor on their papers. Animals with no papers must show in a crossbred class. NO BULLS AL- LOWED. By Breed: Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Simmental, Charolais, Chianiana, Crossbred, Shorthorn, High Percentage Maine, and Chiangus. Class Number: 1. Junior Heifer Calves, calved on or after, Jan 1, Winter Heifer calves, calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, Senior Heifer calves, calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, Late Summer Yearlings females, calved between July 1 and Aug 31, Summer Yearling female, calved between May 1 and June 30, Late Junior Yearling female, calved between Mar. 1 and Apr. 30, Junior Yearling female, calved between Jan 1 and Feb 28, Senior Yearling female, calved between Sept 1 and Dec 31, Cow/calf (A calf must be under 6 mos. of age.) 10. Champion female in each breed 11. Grand and Reserve Champion Females BEEF MARKET CLASSES Beef market classes will be determined by weights. Market class steers and heifers will be given grades designating their market value based on both the quality and the cutability of the animal at show time. Beef Feeder Calf Dairy Feeder Calf Start a Steer (feeder) Market Beef Market Heifer Market Dairy Steer RATE-OF-GAIN CONTEST FOR MARKET BEEF ANIMALS Exhibitors must enter during the market beef weigh-in held in January. Two animals may be weighed during the weigh-in, but only one animal per exhibitor may be weighed at the Madison County Fair. The exhibitor may enter either a steer or heifer, but not both. The exhibitor s animal must weigh a minimum of 1100 lbs. in order to place in the contest. First through fifth place will be awarded as follows first place, $100; second, $60; third, $40; fourth, $30; fifth, $20. *Sponsored by Heritage Cooperative 2015 Madison County Fair...21

22 BEEF GROOM AND SHOW CONTEST Sunday, July 12, :00 p.m. The Eby Arena Entries are due to the Junior Fair Board office by 11:00 am on Sunday, July 12, 2015 Senior Division years of age Intermediate years of age Junior Division 8-11 years of age Open to any beef project exhibitor. This contest demonstrates the exhibitor s ability to accentuate the best parts of their animal through grooming and fitting. Each contestant will be given minutes, depending on weather conditions, to groom the show side of their animal. A judge will be present and will be asking contestants questions as they groom their animals. Upon completion, the animals will be lead to the The Eby Arena and shown. Five placings will be given in each division. A judge will determine placing based on contestants ability to groom and show. * If there are not at least five participants in each age division then we will revert to two divisions: Seniors - 14 years and up; Juniors years of age. ********************************** DIVISION B - DAIRY SENIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBERS: KEY LEADERS: Brian Brock JUNIOR FAIRBOARD: Annie Haenszel (Chair), Rachel Garrison, Nathan Siebold, Carson Clawson, Abby Davis, Clay Hart, Kayle Mast DAIRY DIVISION GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS 1. THIS IS A PROJECT WITH SPECIFIC DRESS CODE! Exhibitors must wear white collared shirts and pants and appropriate shoes. This is in addition to the regular livestock dress code rules. 2. Dairy exhibitor pictures will be taken Saturday, July 11, 2015from 6pm to 8pm. 3. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their pen and isle area clean throughout fair week. 4 All animals must be clipped before the week of fair. 5 All lactating dairy cows and cattle that have come from out-ofstate within 30 days of the fair must have been T.B. tested. 6. Any yearling, dairy project that has freshened will show in junior two-year-old class. Champion of each breed will be selected. 7. No males of any breed will be shown. 8. Lactating cows may arrive and leave the day of the show Madison County Fair

23 Exhibitor MUST have at least one heifer on display the whole week of the Junior Fair to be eligible to show a lactating cow. Dry cows must stay on exhibit all week. 9. Classes listed in the fair book may not necessarily be the show order. 10. All dairy exhibitors will be responsible for securing their own dairy product to sell during the sale. 11. SKILL-A-THONS ARE MANDATORY. DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP Monday 5:00 p.m., July 13, 2015 The Eby Arena Please consult the showmanship section of the fairbook for age and class breakdowns for showmanship. You will also find the progression to the Grand Showman of Showman in that section CLASSES: SHOWMANSHIP SHOWMAN OF SHOWMEN DAIRY BREEDING By Breed: - Holstein, Guernsey, Jersey, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorn Jr. Heifer Calf, born on or after Mar. 1, 2015 and over 3 months age. Intermediate Heifer Calf, born Dec. 1, 2014 through Feb. 28, Sr. Heifer Calf, born Sept. 1, 2014 through Nov 30, Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1, 2014 through Aug. 31, Jr. Yearling Heifer, born Mar. 1, 2014 through May 31, Intermediate Yearling Heifer, born Dec. 1, 2013 through Feb. 29, Sr. Yearling Heifer, born Sept. 1, 2013 through Nov. 30, Jr. Two Year Old Cow, born Mar. 1, 2013 through Aug. 31, Sr. Two Year Old Cow, born Sept. 1, 2012 through Feb. 28, Three year old Cow, born Sept. 1, 2011 through Aug. 31, Aged Cow, born on or before Aug. 31, * THE STEVE BROCK MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DAIRY SHOWMAN will be awarded to a dairy showman who has exhibited outstanding qualities in the dairy division. The award will be presented at the Grand Showman of Showmen Contest by the Brock family. Eligibility: 1. Who may apply: Any current Madison County Jr. Fair Dairy Exhibitor is eligible. Winner will be eligible every other year. 2. The winner will be determined by interview with additional information concerning selection process coming closer to the fair Madison County Fair... 23

24 ********************************** DIVISION C - GOATS SENIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBERS: KEY LEADERS: Savannah Brock and Renita Morczek JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBERS: Maritza Justus (Co-Chair), Sarah Case (Co-Chair), Jon Peters, Soukina Fram, Katerina Xenikis, Meghan Barton, Jack Champer, Taylor Riebel GOAT DIVISION GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Companion Goats or animals are not permitted, unless being taken as Project 135C through 4-H. 2. Each exhibitor must enter, cares for, and show their own goats or kids and may show only one goat per class (except for breeding classes). During the show, the judge may ask exhibitors to exchange their goat/kid with another exhibitor. 3. Market goats must be castrated (wether) a minimum of 30 days prior to the sale. 4. Any doe that has freshened will be shown in the senior doe class or yearling doe class. 5. Market kids must be born after November 15th and weigh 50 lbs or more. Buck kids must be castrated. Doe kids must be dry. 6. ALL GOATS MUST HAVE TWO FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION. All goats must be properly identified with a USDA Scrapies Approved Tag or Tattoo. All goat projects must have a Permanent Animal ID (either tag or tattoo) 7. No buck goats permitted for any reason, with the exception of nurslings under the age of eight weeks. 8. Classes listed in the fair book may not necessarily be the show order. 9. Skill-a-thons are MANDATORY. 10. Market goats will be weighed-in and pictures will be taken from 8 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, Market goats must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. and must be born after November 15 of the preceding year to sell. 12. All goats must meet health requirements set by the Senior Fair Board. Please refer to the open class regulations. 13. Pens and aisles are to be cleaned and animals fed by 9:00 a.m. daily. The Junior and Senior Livestock Team members must clear exceptions. 14. Market Goats - goats will be weighed and tagged at the fair. tags are not be taken off. 15. After the goats are loaded, the pens MUST be cleaned out. Every exhibitor must check with a Junior or Senior Livestock Team Member to make sure the cleanliness of their pen is Madison County Fair