The LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair 2018

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1 The LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair 2018 Wednesday, July 11 Broken Horn Rodeo at 7pm Grandstands Thursday, July 12 Beginning at 8am, General 4-H Projects check in & judging, Check fair book for exact times. 9am-4pm Livestock accepted-check Departments for specific times Noon-4pm Weighing of Market Barrows and Crossbred gilts 4pm All Livestock Must Be on 4-H Grounds 5pm Dog Show, Show Arena 6pm-8pm Weighing in Market Lambs 7pm Illini State Pullers Truck & Tractor Pull Grandstands Friday, July 13 Beef Heifer check In & Steer Weigh In, time to be posted 8am Swine Judging Show Arena 8am Goat Judging Show Arena 8am Horse Show Horse Arena 8am Poultry Judging Poultry Barn Poultry Related Activities going on thru out the day 11 am Dairy Show Show Arena 10am-2pm- Activity & game tent sponsored by Children s Hospital of Illinois OSF 1pm Speak Out for 4-H Contest Exhibit hall III 2pm Sheep Show Show Arena 4pm 3 X3 Basketball 4pm Cat Show, Exhibit Hall 3 7pm Illini State Pullers Truck & Tractor Pull Grandstands Seed Auction during intermission 1

2 Saturday, July 14 8am Beef Showmanship Contest Show Arena Followed by Purebred and Market Beef Judging 8:30am Rabbit Show Rabbit barn 10:00 Ameren Touch a Truck Rob Thompson - Funny Magic Guy - Exhibit Hall 3 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm Circus Boy - Exhibit Hall 3 - noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm SPIN(SPecial INterest) Club activity tent. 10 am to 2 pm 4pm Basketball Free Throw Contest 4:30pm Fair Auction Show Arena 7pm Demolition Derby Grandstands Sunday, July 15 8am Horse Show Horse Arena 11am Master Showman Contest Show Arena 2:30pm Cloverbud Parade-Show Arena 3pm Parade of Excellence Show Arena Approx.4pm (after Parade of Excellence) all Exhibits Released and Clean up 6pm All Exhibits must be removed, pens and buildings cleaned, grounds picked up. Any exhibits remaining after 6pm will be removed, with no guarantee as to its condition after removal. Junior Fair premiums will be paid on this day after the Parade of Excellence and your stalls/pens have been cleaned. Checks will be handed out in the Show Arena. Admission for Events Season Tickets, 5 years and over $25.00 (Good Wed. thru Sunday) THURSDAY, JULY 12 SUNDAY, JULY 15 Daytime Single Admission $ years and older Entering before 4pm Children, 4 & Under Free SINGLE EVENING EVENTS Wednesday, July 11 Saturday, July 15 After 4 PM Admission Ages 10 and older $10.00 Children 5 9 years $5.00 Children 4 & under Free 2

3 LaSalle County Junior Fair Board Members Matt Mason President Brad Angus - Secretary Zach Robinson Mary Jane Spinazola Debbie Kiper Chuck Walter - Treasurer Duane Passwater Vice President Dan Lukach John Widman Phone numbers or For Health Requirement Information: Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare State Fairgrounds P.O. Box Springfield, IL Phone (217) Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements County Fairs GENERAL REQUIREMENTS These Exhibition Health Requirements apply to all livestock present at the fair including those animals that are not entered in competitive events. 1. Exhibitors are required to familiarize themselves with all rules applicable to their exhibits. All out-of-state animals shall require an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/ Permits may also be obtained online at: 2. All animals, except as noted, shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) which shows that the animal meets all health requirements for the State of Illinois. CVI s shall be made available to Bureau of Animal Health Personnel on request. CVI means a legible record made on an official form from the state of origin which has been issued, signed and dated by an accredited veterinarian and which shows the name and address of the animal s owner or exhibitor and the results of all required tests or vaccinations. A CVI shall list only one animal identification per line; shall be presented on the form on which it was initially issued; and shall not be corrected, changed or altered in any manner. 3. All animals shall be officially identified. The animal(s) official identification shall be recorded on the CVI. 4. If animals are from tuberculosis accredited, brucellosis certified, pseudorabies qualified, or brucellosis validated herds, the identifying herd number(s) along with the date of the last herd test(s) shall appear on the CVI. 5. CVI for out-of-state livestock shall be void thirty (30) days after issuance. 6. CVI for Illinois-origin livestock shall be void ninety (90) days after issuance. 3

4 7. All livestock shall be subject to examination upon entry to any Illinois fair or exhibition. Any animal showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases shall be immediately withdrawn and held in quarantine at the owner s risk and expense until properly treated and recovered, or until the animal is released to return to the owner s premise. Any livestock infected with scabies, mange, active lesions of ringworm, soremouth, or multiple warts which are easily visible without close examination shall not be permitted to exhibit and are subject to quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds. Sheep and goats with caseous lymphadenitis as evidenced by draining abscesses shall not be exhibited and are subject to immediate quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds. 8. Illinois Department of Agriculture personnel or designee may collect blood, tissue, milk or urine samples from any animal being exhibited and/or raced at any Illinois fair to test for the presence of illegal drugs or banned substances. New examination techniques, such as ultrasound, may also be used at anytime while the animals are on the grounds of any Illinois fair or exhibit. The Illinois Department of Agriculture or designee may collect urine, blood, tissue or other test samples from exhibition animals at the time of slaughter. 9. All exhibitors of animals at any Illinois fair or exhibition shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. If violations are observed, the animals(s) will be excused from exhibition and ordered removed from the grounds with all awards being forfeited. Any practice or deviation from normal, accepted care, including physical, medical or mechanical application, shall constitute a violation of show rules and may result in the animal(s) disqualification and removal from the fairgrounds. 10. Any Illinois cattle, bison, cervidae or goats being exhibited in non-accredited free states must be isolated from the remainder of the herd/flock upon return to Illinois and retested for tuberculosis days post-entry. CATTLE Identification Individual identification of each animal shall be either a fully healed and legible tattoo, approved official ear tag, registration number (can only be used if the tattoo is recorded on the registration certificate or for breeds where pictures are acceptable), or individual brands, if brand is recorded on the registration certificate. Illinois Cattle Brucellosis Illinois is a Bovine Brucellosis Class-Free State. Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois cattle.tuberculosis Illinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis- Free State. Tuberculin testing is not required for Illinois cattle. Please note: Illinois calves under 6 months of age, and Illinois steers are not required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Out-of-State-Cattle All out-of-state cattle are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/ Permits may also be obtained online at: Brucellosis 1. Female cattle six (6) months of age and older and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within thirty (30) days prior to entry, unless exempt by one (1) of the following: A. Originate directly from a certified brucellosis-free herd. B. Official vaccinates of dairy breeds under twenty (20) months of age or official vaccinates of beef breeds under twenty-four (24) months of age. C. Animal originated from a Class Free state (if entire state is so classified) D. Steers and spayed heifers are not required to be tested for brucellosis. 4

5 2. The negative brucellosis test shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory within 30 days prior to exhibition. Tuberculosis 1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States A. No tuberculin test required. All cattle, including steers, originating from an Accredited Tuberculosis Free State, may enter Illinois for exhibition when accompanied by a CVI issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days. 2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free) A. Cattle must originate from a herd where a complete herd test was conducted within the past year. B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to an additional tuberculin test conducted within 30 days prior to exhibition. C. Cattle that enter Illinois for exhibition and remain in Illinois (animal does not return to the state of origin within 30 days) must be isolated and retested for TB days from the last official TB test date. SWINE Illinois Swine Identification 1. Swine shall be identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch. 2. Ear notch identification is acceptable for all barrows, crossbred gilts and breeding swine. (Note: Ear notch identification of crossbred swine does not satisfy USDA identification requirements for interstate movement or official testing.) Brucellosis Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois swine. Pseudorabies Pseudorabies testing is not required for Illinois swine. Out-of-State Swine All out-of-state swine are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/ Permits may also be obtained online at: Identification 1. Individually identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch. 2. Ear notch identification is not acceptable for crossbred animals. Brucellosis 1. Breeding swine 4 months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within 30 days prior to exhibition unless exempt by one (1) of the following: A. Originate immediately and directly from a validated brucellosis-free herd. B. Originate directly from a validated brucellosis-free state. 2. Swine brucellosis tests for exhibition shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory. Pseudorabies 1. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage IV or V state are exempt from the pseudorabies testing requirement. 2. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage III state shall be negative to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry or originate immediately and directly from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd. 5

6 3. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage I or II state shall be negative to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within the 10 days prior to entry. 4. Barrows and females in market classes must meet the same requirements as breeding swine. SHEEP Identification Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader. Ear tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal. When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database. Market Lambs All market lambs must be slick shorn (show ring ready) before weigh-in so that show lamb fungus can be identified. Illinois Sheep 1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan. 2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different. Out-of-State Sheep All out-of-state sheep are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/ Permits may also be obtained online at: 1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan. 2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different. GOATS Identification Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader. Tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal. When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database. Ears should be used for tattooing when possible. If there is no space in the ear, the flank or tail fold may be used. Illinois Goats 1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan. 2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different. Out-of-State Goats All out-of-state goats are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/ Permits may also be obtained online at: 1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan. 2. Tuberculosis- Goats from areas or states that are not Accredited Bovine Tuberculosis Free, must be accompanied by a CVI indicating that the goats originated from a herd where a complete negative herd test has been conducted within the past twelve (12) months and the individual animals are negative to a tuberculin test conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different. 6

7 HORSES, PONIES, MULES AND OTHER EQUIDAE Illinois Equine 1. All horses and other equidae, twelve (12) months of age and older attending an advertised equine event, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test shall accompany the animal. 2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted. 3. An advertised equine event means a show, rodeo, sale, auction, exhibition, trail ride, or horse fair that is posted or media promoted. 4. A CVI is not required for Illinois equine. Out-of-State Equine All out-of-state equine are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/ Permits may also be obtained online at: 1. All horses and other equidae entering Illinois that are twelve (12) months of age or older, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test shall accompany the animal. 2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted. 3. All horses and other equidae shall be accompanied by a CVI issued within thirty (30) days prior to entry. POULTRY 1. All entries (except waterfowl, i.e. domesticated fowl that normally swim, such as ducks and geese) in a show or exhibition shall have originated from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent hatchery or flock OR have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to exhibition. Exhibitor shall show proper information as to name and address of owner or exhibitor, name and address of the authorized testing agent, date of the testing and the number, breed, and species of those tested. 2. Prior to being used to transport poultry to a show, all crates, boxes, containers and vehicles shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. 3. Any poultry vaccinations must be performed at least 4 weeks prior to delivery to the show. 4. Upon admission to a show, all entries shall be examined by the official county fair veterinarian or qualified state personnel who shall also receive and examine all certificates necessary for admission of birds to a show. Birds not in show condition will be excused from exhibition and removed from the premises. Any fowl showing signs of illness during the fair will be removed from the exhibition grounds. 5. All out-of-state turkeys must originate from flocks that are officially classified as U.S. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Clean in accordance with the provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan or be negative to a test for Mycoplasma gallisepticum within 30 days prior to entry. 6. A permit is also required for out-of-state poultry. A permit may be obtained by calling (217) Please note: These poultry exhibition requirements do not apply to 4-H and FFA 1-day poultry shows where the entries are taken to the show and returned home the same day. However, a permit is required for out-ofstate poultry. CERVIDAE (Deer, Elk, Reindeer, Caribou, Moose, Red Deer and other Related Species) Identification All animals shall be individually identified with an approved tag, microchip or tattoo. Elk are required to have two official/approved unique identifiers. Illinois Cervidae Chronic Wasting Disease 7

8 For cervidae changing ownership or moving within the State, the owner must obtain a permit issued by the Department prior to movement and the cervid must originate from a herd that is enrolled in the Certified Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Program or the Contained Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease Program. The permit shall be obtained no more than 72 hours in advance of the movement of the cervids by providing the following information: A) Name and complete mailing address of person exhibiting the cervids; B) Certified Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease or Contained Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease Herd number; C) Name and complete mailing address of location where the animals will be exhibited; D) Number of animals and unique identification of the animals. Tuberculosis Illinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State. Tuberculin test is not required for Illinois cervidae. Out-of-State Cervidae Chronic Wasting Disease 1. All cervidae entering Illinois must be in compliance with the Illinois Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5]. For more information, contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at 217/ All cervidae entering Illinois must be accompanied by a permit from the Department and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that: a. has been issued by an accredited veterinarian of the state of origin or a veterinarian in the employ of the United States Department of Agriculture; b. is approved by the Animal Health Official of the state of origin; c. shows that the cervidae are free from visible evidence of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease or exposure thereto, do not originate from a CWD endemic area (any county and surrounding counties where CWD has been diagnosed in the past five years); d. shows that the cervidae are not originating from a herd under quarantine for any contagious, infectious or communicable disease; e. shows that the animals originate from a herd that has been monitored for at least 5 years under a state-approved CWD certification program. 3. A permit number can be obtained by calling (217) Applicant for permit shall furnish the following information to the Department: a. Name and post office mailing address of Illinois destination; b. Name and post office mailing address of the consignor and/or source herds; c. Name and post office mailing address of the herd veterinarian; d. Number and unique identification of cervidae in shipment. Brucellosis Cervidae six (6) months of age and older must have a negative brucellosis card or PCFIA test within sixty (60) days prior to entry. Tuberculosis 1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States All cervidae twelve (12) months of age and over shall be negative to two (2) single cervical test for bovine TB no less than ninety (90) days apart with the second test conducted within ninety (90) days prior to entry. These animals shall be isolated from all other members of the herd during the testing period unless they originate from an accredited, qualified or monitored herd. A. Cervidae from an accredited herd may be moved into Illinois without further TB testing provided that a certificate stating that such cervids originated from an accredited herd accompanies them. B. Cervidae originating from qualified or monitored herds may enter with a negative test within ninety (90) days prior to entry and a certificate stating that the animals originate from a monitored herd. 2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free) 8

9 A. All cervidae shall originate from a herd where a complete herd test was conducted within the past year. B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to two (2) additional tuberculin tests conducted within 180 and 30 days prior to entry or exhibition. RATITES (Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Cassowaries and Kiwis) Illinois Ratites There are no requirements governing the movement of ratites within Illinois. Out-of-State Ratites 1. Must be accompanied by a CVI and permit number. Entry permits are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/ Individually identified by leg band or microchip. 3. Negative test for Avian Influenza within 10 days prior to entry. PIGEONS There are no requirements governing the movements of pigeons within or into Illinois. RABBITS There are no requirements governing the movements of rabbits within or into Illinois. LLAMAS There are no requirements governing the movement of llamas within Illinois. A permit and health certificate is required for out-of-state llamas. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at (217) Permits may also be obtained online at: 9

10 Fair Sponsors Major Sponsors Dresen Auction Services Jim McCabe LaSalle County Farm Bureau Meriden Grain Company McConville Realty & Auctioneering Farm & Fleet 1st Farm Credit Services CGB - Hennepin Leone Grain & Supply Inc ADM - Mendota Baker Farms - Fred and Debby Holland & Sons Northern Partners Early Bird Nutrition Cooperative Grain & Supply JB Contracting Lou's Spring & Welding Advanced Asphalt Co./Tri-Con Materials LaSalle County Stockmans Assoc R-Equipment Rosati's Pizza NRG Media LLC - WCMY Ottawa Subways Grainco FS Leland Farmers Bill Walsh Chevrolet-Cadillac Dayton Township Turf Team Barnhardt South Prairie Park District Talty Polaris Kelly Sauder Rupuper First State Bank Mendota FFA Alumni Lotz Trucking Helena Agri Center Lukach Seed Agency 10

11 Banner Sponsors Grand Rapids Enterprises Steve and Mary Malinsky Kiner Farms Pioneer State Bank First Federal Savings Bank Walter Brothers R & D Walter Farm Ken and Charlotte Tyrrell Novak-Brainard Veterinary Clinic Centrue Bank Bob Durdan & Sons Electric Steve Tuftie & Family The First National Bank of Ottawa Mary Jane Spinazola - Pampered Chef Consultant Matt Mason Farm Pleasant Hill Farm Thank You! Thank you to all of the organizations, parents, 4-Hers, and community members that do so much to put on the fair. 11

12 Broken Horn Rodeo Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Time: 7:00 p.m. Premiums offered - $9, Single Admission $10.00 or Season Pass $25.00 Rodeo Information 6 events: Bareback Bronc Riding, Tie Down Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Cowgirls Breakaway Roping, and Bull Riding Local contestants or all non IPRA members, are required to purchase an insurance policy for $30 through the rodeo secretary at rodeo. You must pay ALL FEES in cash two hours before the performance. For further information, call Jim or Sandy McElroy at or Cell: Attention Minors: a NOTORIZED release from the International Professional Rodeo Assn must be on file with the rodeo and/or the IPRA prior to your entry being accepted. Entries will be made on July 2nd from 1 pm to 7 pm CST to No entries will be accepted at the rodeo. When you call you will be asked your name, address, social security number, event entering & phone number. Complete rules are available on the website Questions? Call Jim or Sandy McElroy at or Cell:

13 Department Q 4x4 Pickup Truck and Tractor Pulling Contest Thursday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. Grandstand Total Premiums Offered - $5,900 Entry Fee - $10 fee per hook, plus whatever Association fees that are applicable CLASSES OFFERED 6800 Stock Gas Trucks (Shoot Out) Premium Offered - 1st:$100 2nd-$80 3rd-$60 4th-$40 5-$ NA SS Tractors Premium Offered - 1st:$250 2nd-$225 3rd-$210 4th-$185 5-$160 6th-$130 7th-$80 8th-$60 12,500 2H2F Tractors Premium Offered - 1st:$250 2nd-$230 3rd-$200 4th-$150 5-$120 6th-$100 7th-$80 8th-$75 9th-$75 10th-$75 11th-$75 12th-$ Altered 4x4 Trucks Premium Offered - 1st:$290 2nd-$270 3rd-$230 4th-$200 5-$150 6th-$130 7th-$120 8th-$90 9th-$70 10th-$50 11th-$50 12th-$ # LTD Stock Tractors Premium Offered - 1st:$150 2nd-$130 3rd-$110 4th-$100 5-$80 6th-$70 7th-$60 8th-$50 9th-$50 Street Stock Diesel Trucks Premium Offered - 1st:$100 2nd-$80 3rd-$60 4th-$40 5-$20 Entry fee payable to Illini Pullers Contact Illini State Pullers for a listing of rules. Scott Vivian or ISPpres@IlliniStatePullers.com No alcoholic beverages allowed on the 4-H grounds. The 6800 Stock Gas Trucks are a shootout. The winner of the shootout will receive $

14 Department Q 4x4 Pickup Truck and Tractor Pulling Contest Friday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. Grandstand Area Total Premiums Offered - $4,320 Entry Fee - $10 fee per hook, plus whatever Association fees that are applicable CLASSES OFFERED 6000 Stock Tractors Premium Offered - 1st:$100 2nd-$80 3rd-$60 4th-$40 5-$ Open Tractors Premium Offered - 1st:$290 2nd-$260 3rd-$225 4th-$190 5-$ NA Tractors Premium Offered - 1st:$210 2nd-$185 3rd-$160 4th-$135 5-$110 6th-$85 7th-$65 8th-$ SS 4x4 Trucks Premium Offered - 1st:$290 2nd-$260 3rd-$225 4th-$190 5-$155 6th-$120 7th-$90 8th-$70 9th-$50 10th-$ Stock Trucks (shootout) Premium Offered - 1st:$100 2nd-$80 3rd-$60 4th-$40 5-$20 Entry fee payable to Illini Pullers Contact Illini State Pullers for a listing of rules. Scott Vivian or ISPpres@IlliniStatePullers.com No alcoholic beverages allowed on the 4-H grounds. The 6800 Stock Gas Trucks are a shootout. The winner of the shootout will receive $

15 Demolition Derby Saturday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. Grandstand Area CLASSES OFFERED WIRE CLASS of FULL SIZE AUTOS WIRE CLASS of COMPACT AUTOS MINIVANS CHILDREN S POWERWHEELS Entry fee payable to Ramer Race Promotions. Contact Ramer Race Promotions for a listing of rules. Carol or ramerinc.com No alcoholic beverages allowed on the 4-H grounds. 15

16 Junior Show Rules and Regulations The general supervision of the grounds and entire exhibition is vested in a board of directors, who will have immediate charge of the grounds and assign such aid to superintendents as may be required, receive exhibitors on their arrival and direct them to the proper places, and see that none of the rules are violated with impunity. General Eligibility Rules Notice: Throughout this show book, the phrase "past year" will mean 2017, and the phrase "present year" will mean THESE RULES APPLY TO ALL CLASSES IN THIS CATALOG 1. Entries are limited to LaSalle County residents or youth enrolled in LaSalle County 4-H. 2. Eligibility to show is limited to boys and girls between eight and nineteen years of age as of September 1, past year. 3. The interpretation of all rules governing the Junior Fair shall rest entirely with the Junior Fair Association and the decision shall be final. 4. All animals exhibited must be owned and personally cared for by the exhibitor, and feed records must be available for all animals if requested by the fair management. Each exhibitor must personally care for the animal during the feeding period, or required tenure of ownership. (Attending school or college away from home, or working away from home for an extended period may be considered cause for ineligibility). Failure to comply with this rule may result in disqualification, and forfeiture of premiums. 5. All animals must be exhibited in the show ring by the owner unless special permission is granted by the board of directors. (upon permission, by other youth between eight and 19 years of age). 6. All purebred animals shown must be owned by the exhibitor and must be registered in the name of the exhibitor, the only exception being horses and ponies which may be leased provided that an approved lease form has been filed at the extension office no later than May 1 current year. No partnership agreements. 7. All livestock exhibitors are subject to Illinois health regulations which are included in this fair book. 8. All Junior Fair entries will be made at the fairgrounds on June 5th, 4 pm to 8 pm, June 9th 8 am to 2 pm, June 16th, 10 am to 2 pm, or June 22nd, 3 pm to 7 pm.. If unable to make these times your entries may be dropped off at the LaSalle County Farm Bureau building, in the drop box, or call to line up a time. All entries are due no later than June 22nd at 7 p.m. ENTRY FEES AND STALL FEES must accompany entry blanks. 9. Animals must be on the grounds by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12. No tack brought in after 4pm Wednesday until Thursday am. 10. No animals or other exhibits can be removed from the grounds until notice is given by the General Superintendent at 4:00 p.m. and must be removed from stalls by 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15. This rule STRICTLY ENFORCED. Failure to comply may result in forfeiture of all premiums and other awards. 11. NO CLEANING OF STALLS/PENS/CAGES DURING THE PARADE OF EXCELLENCE! 16

17 12. No person except exhibitors will be permitted in the ring while animals are being judged. Exhibitor is responsible for having livestock and other exhibits in the show ring at the time classes are called. 13. Use and possession of intoxicating beverages and drugs for livestock and human consumption strictly prohibited on grounds. 14. Each exhibitor will be responsible for keeping their pens and stalls clean and bedded. 15. All feed boxes, pails, etc. must be kept neatly stored, and alley ways must be kept cleared and clean at all times. 16. Exhibitors display their exhibits at their own risk. 17. No exhibitors will be allowed to stay overnight at the LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair prior to, during, or after the fair. 18. The Junior Fair Board reserves the authority to combine or create new classes, if number warrants this to make a better show. 19. All animals presented for exhibition must be free of any artificial attachments or practices that would alter their natural conformation and/or color. 20. All exhibits must be in place at designated times unless previously excused by specie superintendent and general livestock superintendent. 21. NO EXHIBITOR WILL BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE LIVESTOCK TRAILERS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS, STARTING THURSDAY. ONE LIVESTOCK TRAILER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES FOR EMERGENCIES. No campers on fairgrounds except for fair board and vendors with pre-approval. 22. No use of animal tranquilizers or injectable drugs of any sort will be permitted on any animal exhibited by any exhibitor during the fair. 25. Showmanship categories are as follows: Junior (ages 8-10 years old as of Sept. 1, 2017); Intermediate (ages years old as of Sept. 1, 2017); and Senior (ages 14 years old and older as of Sept. 1, 2017) unless otherwise noted. 26. While on the fairgrounds, livestock are to be cared for by the exhibitor or his or her immediate family. NO PROFESSIONAL FITTERS OF LIVESTOCK WILL BE ALLOWED. No Excuses! 27. Judges may not judge projects of their own children, grandchildren or close relatives and friends. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL BARNS 17

18 LaSalle County Jr. Fair Department JF-A Junior Fair Beef Cattle Beef Show Saturday 8:00 AM Start Tentative Show Order Showmanship Purebred Heifer Show Bred and Owned Heifer Commercial Grade Heifer Bucket Calf Class - 4-H class only Market Steer Show Rate of Gain parade Club Exhibit - 4-H class only Premiums Offered, $3, All Junior Fair Beef Cattle Premiums and Awards 1st $15.00, 2nd $12.00, 3rd $9.00, 4th $8.00, 5th $7.00, 6th $6.00 plus ribbons Superintendent: Chris Utegg (815) Committee: Greg Utegg, Darren Walter, Ralph Walter, Chuck Walter, Staci Sundberg, and John Sundberg, Andrew Cave, Zach Robinson, George Lukach This year the Heifer and Steer Show will be Blow and Show which means No adhesive or paint will be allowed. Use of foam, sprays and clipping will be permitted. Check in and weigh in on Friday morning. A sign will be posted. No Professional Fitters, Youth are responsible for fitting their own Beef projects. Disqualification, if rule is not followed. Current 4-Hers are able to assist other 4- Hers. RULES A. Read all Junior Show General Eligibility Rules. B. Each exhibitor will be limited to two entries in each class. C. Entry Fee: $4.00 per head. Stall fee: $5.00 per animal. D. Cow-Calf class: Cows will be shown with calf at side. Cows must be broke to lead. Breed winners will compete for Champion Purebred Cow/Calf Trophy. E. First and second place winners, except cow/calf, will show for the breed champion and reserve champion. F. Breed champions and reserve champions will show for Grand Champion heifer and Reserve Grand Champion heifer. G. Do not submit registration papers when making entries. H. The Superintendent will check health and registration papers and legible tattoo of ALL Purebred Beef Heifers/Steers at weigh-in. I. Registration papers will be required in all purebred classes and must show ownership of the animals in the name of the exhibitor only (no partner-ownership) for the period to coincide with the 4-H project. Effective dates for ownership must appear on the registration papers. All heifers must have been owned and personally cared for by exhibitor since June 1, present year. Senior yearling and cows, owned since January 1, present year. J. Complications are subject to review and decision by the Beef Committee and Junior Fair Board. K. Superintendent may break classes if number of animals in class warrants, with the approval of the General Livestock Superintendent and Junior Fair Board. L. Tie outs Pull bedding away from fence before release on Sunday. M. NO CLEANING OF STALLS OR TIE OUTS DURING THE PARADE OF EXCELLENCE! N. Warts or any other contagious disease will result in disqualification. 18

19 Junior Fair Purebred Beef Classes & Commercial Beef Classes SIMMENTAL ALL OTHER COMMERCIAL ANGUS HEREFORD SHORTHORN Purebred and % Registered BREEDS STATE BREED ON ENTRY UNPAPERED OR UNREGISTERED HEIFER CALF CLASS 4-H A1 4-H A8 4-H A15 4-H A22 4-H A29 4-H A to MALE CALF CLASS to 4-H A1-A 4-H A8-A 4-H A15-A 4-H A22-A 4-H A29-A 4-H A36-A SENIOR CALF to 4-H A2 4-H A9 4-H A16 4-H A23 4-H A30 4-H A37 Dec SUMMER YEARLING to 4-H A3 4-H A10 4-H A17 4-H A24 4-H A31 4-H A Late Jr. YEARLING to 4-H A4 4-H A11 4-H A18 4-H A25 4-H A32 4-H A Early Jr. YEARLING to 4-H A5 4-H A12 4-H A19 4-H A26 4-H A33 4-H A SENIOR YEARLING to 4-H A6 4-H A13 4-H A20 4-H A27 4-H A34 4-H A

20 COW/ CALF Cow Any age. Calf to H A7 4-H A14 4-H A21 4-H A28 4-H A35 4-H A42 Calf Class: Born after Jan 1, 2018 to April 30, 2018 Senior Calf: Sept 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 Summer Yearling: May 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2017 Late Jr. Yearling: March 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017 Early Jr. Yearling: Jan 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2017 Sr. Yearling: July 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 Cow Calf: Cow any age, Calf after to Awards: Champion & Reserve ribbons Bred & Owned Purebred Heifer Show Jr. Fair Only- JF-A 53 Bred & Owned Heifer Bred and Owned Purebred Heifer Show - Junior Fair Class Only Limit one entry per exhibitor; place your entry on the Junior Fair entry form. No entry fee for this class. Placings will be paid by LaSalle County Stockman at the conclusion of the class. To qualify for the bred and owned class, the dam of the heifer needs to have been in the name of the exhibitor, sibling, parent, or grandparent at the time of breeding. Awards: Trophy & Monetary awards donated by LaSalle County Stockman s Association. Junior Fair Market Beef RULES A. Read all Junior show General Eligibility Rules. B. Entry fee: $4.00 per animal: Stall fee: $5.00 per animal. C. Animals must have been born on or between Jan. 1, and Dec. 31, past year. D. In making entry, denote market beef and breed, superintendent will assign class number by weight of the animal. E. Animals must have been owned and cared for by the exhibitor beginning on or before Feb. 1, present year and weighed and tattooed at the Beef Weigh In. F. First and second place winners will show for Breed Champion and Reserve Champion. G. Breed Champions and Reserve Champions will show for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. 20

21 H. Professional fitters are prohibited. Youth are to fit their own beef project. Disqualification if rule is not followed. Junior Fair Market Beef Classes Class No. Description JF-A 43 Angus JF-A 44 Hereford JF-A 45 Shorthorn JF-A 46 Simmental (registered) JF-A 47 Crossbred JF-A 48 All Other Breeds AWARDS: Breed Champions and Reserve Champions-Rosette Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion-Rosette LaSalle County Cattlemen's Association Class All Market Beef will have their daily rate of gain figured. The top 10 animals will be recognized after the Market Beef show. LaSalle County Cattlemen's Association will pay the placings at this time Showmanship Showmanship will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday. The order will be Senior (14 years old & older) Intermediate (11-13 years old) Junior (8-10 years of age) Ages are exhibitor s age as of September 1 of the past year. Exhibitors need to show in their age group and sit out 1 year if exhibitor won previous year-exemption would be if exhibitor advances to the next age group because of age. Showmanship has no entry fee or premiums. The Senior Showmanship winner will be awarded the Brandy Payne Memorial Beef Showmanship award at the 4-H awards ceremony. This award is donated by the Corn Belt Kids 4-H Club. 21

22 Junior Fair Dairy Department JF-B Premiums Offered $1539 Superintendent: Mark Boldt Asst. Superintendent: Steve Boldt Secretary: Debbie Vaughan All Junior Fair Dairy Premiums and Awards 1st $15.00, 2nd $12.00, 3rd $9.00, 4th $8.00, 5th $7.00, 6th $6.00, plus ribbons Show Arena 11:00 a.m. Friday RULES A. Read all Junior Show General Eligibility Rules. B. Entry fee: $4.00 per entry. Stall fee: $5.00 per head C. Each exhibitor may show more than one breed, no more than two entries in one age class and is limited to a total of ten animals. D. Age classification: Spring Calf Calved after March 1, 2018 Winter Calf Calved Dec. 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018 Fall Calf Calved Sept. 1, 2017 to Nov. 30, 2017 Summer Yearling Calved June 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 Spring Yearling Calved March 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017 Intermediate Yearling Calved Dec. 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 Senior Yearling Calved Sept. 1, 2016 through Nov. 30, and 3 Year Old Cows Calved Sept. 1, 2014 through Aug. 31, 2016 Aged Cows Calved prior to Sept. 1, 2014 E. Yearling heifers that have calved must show in cow class. F. No bulls will be shown. G. First and second place winners of respective age groups will show for Junior and Senior Champion and Reserve Champion in each breed. H. Champions and Reserve Champions will show for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion of each breed. I. Registration papers will be checked at the stall on Friday. The exhibitor is responsible for being in the stall area at the time to be designated for this procedure. Ownership (as indicated on registration papers) must be in accordance with the following rules: Calves since June 1, present year. Yearlings since March 1, present year. Cows since January 1, present year. Registration papers must be available during Junior Fair for inspection. 22

23 J. Showmanship. All exhibitors are eligible. There will be two classes. Junior division is for 8 to 13-year-old. Senior is for 14 years and older. Ages are as of September 1, of the previous year. K. NO CLEANING OF STALLS/PENS/CAGES DURING THE PARADE OF EXCELLENCE. Junior Fair Purebred Dairy Classes Spring Calf Winter Calf Fall Calf Summer Yearling Junior Yearling Int. Yearling Senior Yearling 2-3 Yr. Old Cow Aged Cow Holstein JF 38 JF 39 JF 40 JF 41 JF 42 JF 43 JF 44 JF 45 JF 46 Jersey JF 47 JF 48 JF 49 JF 50 JF 51 JF 52 JF 53 JF 54 JF 55 Other Breeds JF 56 JF 57 JF 58 JF 59 JF 60 JF 61 JF 62 JF 63 JF 64 AWARDS: Senior Champion and Reserve Junior and Senior Champions and Reserve Champions-Rosette Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of Each Breed-Rosette Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of Overall Breeds Senior and Junior Showmanship 23

24 Junior Fair Goats Department JF-U Premiums Offered $ Co-superintendent: Beverly, & Dolph Robson, Goat Show - 8:00 am Friday All Goat Premiums 1 st $ nd $5.00 3rd $ th $3.00 5th $2.00 6th $1.00 RULES 1. Read all General Rules for Junior Fair. Please Read: General Livestock Rules and Goat rules. 2. Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry. Pen fee of $5.00 per pen. Shared tack pens will be assigned upon animal check-in. 3. Ownership Dates: Dairy Kids and Yearlings not in Milk June 1, 2018; Dairy Milking Does January 1, 2018; Pygmy Goats May 15, 2018; Meat Goats May 15, No breeding males allowed 5. Exhibitors must be present to show animals or animals will not be judged. 6. Exhibitor must place animals in assigned pens or they cannot be shown. Goats removed from pens or fairgrounds before 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2018, will forfeit all Premiums in the Department and will relinquish trophies or other honors received. All animals must be removed by 6:00 p.m., Sunday July 15, Meat Goat Wethers must have been born on or after October 1, 2017 and have all milk teeth. 8. Meat & Dairy Goat Wethers will be weighed in on Thursday, July, 2018, to set up classes by weight. 9. Meat Goats must be properly registered and tattooed or scrapie tagged in the name of the exhibitor only by May 16, 2018, ONLY IF GOING TO THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR. 10. NO CLEANING OF STALLS/PENS/CAGES DURING THE PARADE OF EXCELLENCE! DAIRY GOATS JF-119 Does 0 to under 6 months JF-120 Does 6 months to under 12 months JF-121 Does 12 months to under 24 months JF-122 Does 2 year olds JF-123 Does 3 to 4 year olds and over JF-124 Wethers 0 to under 6 months JF-125 Wethers 6 months to under 12 months JF-126 Wethers 12 months to under 24 months JF-127 Wethers 2 years old to 4 years old and over 24

25 PYGMY GOATS JF-128 Does 0 to under 6 months JF-129 Does 6 months to under 12 months JF-130 Does 12 months to under 24 months JF-131 Does 2 year olds JF-132 Does 3 to 4 year olds and over JF-133 Wethers 0 to under 6 months JF-134 Wethers 6 months to under 12 months JF-135 Wethers 12 months to under 24 months JF-136 Wethers 2 years old to 4 years old and over MEAT GOATS JF-137 Does 0 to under 6 months JF-138 Does 6 months to under 12 months JF-140 Does 12 months to under 24 months JF-141 Does 2 year olds JF-143 Does 3 to 4 year olds and over JF-144 Wethers shown by weight Showmanship Dairy, Pygmy, and Meat Goat Exhibitors will show together for Showmanship Classes. Showmanship Classes are Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. Sign up for showmanship at check in. The superintendents will break the contestants into the 3 classes. You can only win the Junior or the Intermediate Showmanship trophy 2 years in a row. You can elect to move into the higher showmanship class. You may win the Senior Showmanship 2 years in a row. Then you will need to sit out a year of showmanship. AWARDS: Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Dairy Doe Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Dairy Wether Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Pygmy Doe Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Pygmy Wether Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Meat Doe Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Meat Wether 25

26 LASALLE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR HORSES CLASSES and NUMBERS! Department JF-R Premiums Offered $2964 Superintendents: Deb Kiper Kayla Hoyt Committee: Becky Riebe, Sherri Countrymen, Daryl Condon, James Debolt, Roger Donahue, Stephanie Nelson, Andrea Debolt Junior Fair Entry fees are: $4.00 per class and stall fees are $5.00 per horse/pony Costume Class have no entry fees. No PREMIUMS are paid for this classes. Premiums: 1 st.. $ nd $ rd.. $ th $ th. $ th.. $ 6.00 Rules: A. Read all General Rules in the 4-H Show and Barn Rules in the latest LaSalle County 4-H Horse & Pony Handbook. If you are not showing in the 4-H show a copy of the handbook will be given to you at time of entering. You will also be given a copy of the Junior Fair Barn rules. B. No stallions, donkeys, asses or mules are eligible for entry. C. Exhibitor may enter only two different animals (mare and foal are considered one animal). D. Exhibitors showing more than one horse should designate on the entry form which horse is to be shown in each class. Animals need not be registered to exhibit. No animal may be shown by more than one exhibitor and no exhibitor may enter more than one animal in any class. E. We have no weaning/yearling halter class. F. Either Western or English tack and attire may be used in Showmanship, Equitation, Production and Trail Classes. No tank tops or t-shirts allowed during the show. Helmets and cowboy boots are required. G. Showmanship classes will be judged on showing of the horse in the ring, appearance of animal and appearance of the exhibitor not the conformation of the animal. H. All exhibitors must show their animals without assistance, except handicapped riders. I. Age of exhibitor is determined by age as of September 1st of past year. K. Horses shown on Sunday MUST be shown in at least one class on Friday. 26

27 L. All leases and ownership papers must be on file (including 3 photos) with the 4-H office by May 1 st. This is for both 4-H and Junior Fair Exhibitors. No exceptions. The 3 photos are one of the left side; one of the right side; and one of the face. The horse needs to be untacked, brushed, and cleaned. The whole horse needs to be in the side pictures. This includes the hoofs! M. A copy of your coggins test will need to be presented to the check- in committee located at the horse barn BEFORE you unload your animal at the fair. N. Ponies under 56". Horses 56" and over. O. Only exhibitors in the horse show may ride horses during the Fair. P. All animals must be checked in by the show committee no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Q. Animals release; Sunday, after Parade Of Excellence and stalls are cleaned/inspected by a member of the horse committee no earlier than 4:00 p.m. All animals must be removed by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. R. Helmets are now required for anyone riding a horse in and out of the arena. S. A permission to participate form needs to be on file. T. NO classes can be added after your entries have been processed. If you decide to drop a class during the fair, there is a form at the announcer stand that you must fill out and turn in to the people working the announcer stand before the class starts. You may not re-enter after you have turned in the drop a class form. U. Animals need to be put away before night attractions begin. V. All 4-H and Junior Fair exhibitors must attend at least one task night in order to show at the fair. Friday's Show STARTS AT 8AM SHARP! Exhibitors MUST be ready when their class is called! If you have a tack change, please notify the gate person PRIOR and we will hold the gate for you. It is important that we keep the show on schedule as it can be a long day. Your gate person will be calling your numbers and opening the gate for your class so please follow their directions. Note for Classes JF198 thru JF202, one halter class per horse. JF 198 Pony Halter JF 199 English Halter (no ponies) JF 200 Western Halter (no ponies) JF 201 Ranch Horse Halter (no ponies) JF 202 Aged Halter (no ponies) Horse must be 15 years old or older. Grand & Reserve Halter-(1st & 2nd place winners of each class) JF 203-A Showmanship 15 years & older JF 203-B Showmanship years of age JF 203-C Showmanship 8-10 years of age Grand & Reserve Showman-(1st & 2nd place winners of each class) Short Break for Tack Changes to English Attire & Warm Up-15 minutes 27