SECTION 46.1 4-H CLUB EXHIBITS CHAIR: Sandra Hanes 905-973-1132 COMMITTEE: Kathi Karpinski, Marie Cowlin JUDGE: To be announced. Sponsors:The Hamilton-Wentworth 4-H Association Scotiabank and the Rockton Agricultural Society PRIZES: Grade A $50.00, Grade B $40.00, Grade C $30.00 Sponsor: Scotiabank (partially) Exhibits will be graded according to merit and classified A, B or C Open to 2016-2017 4-H clubs in Hamilton-Wentworth. Clubs may place one exhibit from one of their fall 2016 or 2017 4-H club projects. There is no entry fee. Each exhibit must display the name of the club, 4-H emblem, and topic. Each exhibit will have approximately 4 x 3 of table space made available. Entries must be entered to Rockton Fair 812 Old Hwy #8, Rockton, Ontario, L0R 1X0 prior to Friday, September 29 th, 2017. Space will be allocated by entries. Clubs bringing displays that have not been entered may not be eligible. Exhibits must be placed in the Youth & Agriculture Centre between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5 th, 2017. Exhibits are to be removed between 5:00 & 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 9 th. 4-H CLUB ACHIEVEMENT DAYS SECTION 46.2 4-H FLAMBOROUGH DAIRY CALF SHOW SHOW TIME: Friday, October 6 th, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. CLUB LEADERS: Janet Ringelberg, 519-647-2547, Victoria Grinwis. JUDGE: Michael Lupton Sponsor: Rockton Agricultural Society Open to members of the Flamborough 4-H Dairy Calf Club. Note rules and regulations for the 4-H Inter-County Dairy Calf Club show. No substitutions, calf must be this year s 4-H project.
SECTION 46.3 4-H WENTWORTH BEEF SHOW SHOW TIME: Saturday October 7 th, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. CLUB LEADERS: Scott MacDonald, Sandra Hanes, Barry & Ashley Hanes, John A. McIlwraith Jr. JUDGE: Mr. Lynn Holley, Gibsonburg Ohio Open to members of the Wentworth 4-H Beef Calf Club. Note rules and regulations for Inter-County Beef Calf Club Show. No substitutions, calf must be this year s 4-H project. PRIZE: The Frank Hanes Memorial Trophy presented to the Champion Showman in Hamilton/Wentworth. 4-H Beef and Dairy thank Galer Farm Equipment for their sponsorship. SECTION 47-50 4-H INTER-COUNTY DAIRY CALF CLUB EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW TIME: Friday October 6 th, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. CHAIR: Kathryn Ringelberg, ringelbergk@gmail.com CO-CHAIR: Eleanor Wood 519-647-2167 or eleanorwood@silomail.com COMMITTEE: Ken Lisso, Janet & Jake, Deanna & Mikayla Ringelberg, Karen & Murray Hunt, Ann & Robert & Whitney & Jason Nimijohn, Bruce Nisbet, Gordon Alblas, Chris Patterson, Nolan Wood, Jeff Stephens, Josh Bouwmeester, Matt Underwood RING SET-UP: Anne & Robert Nimijohn JUDGE: Allan Hawthorne Sponsors: TD Canada Trust, Norwell Dairy Systems, Floradale Feed Mill, Norwood Farms, Dundas Animal Hospital, Main Street Animal Hospital, Ken Lisso, Scotiabank For more information contact Rockton Agricultural Society 812 Old Hwy #8, Rockton Ont., L0R 1X0 Phone: 519-647-2502 Fax: 519-647 3899 info@rocktonworldsfair.com www.rocktonworldsfair.com
Exhibitors must be members of a 4-H Calf Club organized this year. Previous winners are eligible to compete. Entries must be received on a proper 4-H form. Incomplete entry forms will not be accepted. The name of your 4-H Club must be on the entry form provided. No online entries. Entries must be received by the fair office no later than September 29 th, 2017. Late entries may not be accepted. All entrants must exhibit this year s 4-H Calf Club calf as identified before June 1 st, 2017. No substitutions, calf must be this year s 4-H project. Rockton Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or accident to any person or property on the grounds during the fair, however caused. Harness cards will be used. Each exhibitor will provide their own harness. Parents may photograph class winners in the winner s circle. Show photos may be ordered form our photographer - Lauren Eby, from her online portfolio. PRIZES: Championship Rosettes. Sponsors: Norwood Farms, Eleanor and Harvey Wood and the Scotiabank. Complimentary Brunch 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 6 th Courtesy of R.A.S. and hosted by the St. George Lions Club Complimentary Pizza for participating 4-H members and leaders Friday October 6 th, 5:30 p.m. midway in the show. Sponsors: Wentworth Milk Committee, Pizza Pizza, Rockton Agricultural Society. SECTION 47 4-H INTERBREED SHOWMANSHIP SHOW TIME: Friday October 6th, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. PRIZES: Group A $50.00, Group B $40.00 Scotiabank Awards: Special Prize: Grand Champion Showmanship. $100.00 and a rosette. Trophy. Special Prize: Reserve Champion Showmanship. $75.00 and a rosette. Special Prize: Honourable Mention Showmanship $50.00 and rosette. Special Prize: All 4-H members showing their calves in the show will receive a sesquicentennial gift. Sponsor: Scotiabank
Judged on a group basis, all ages as of January 1 st, 2017. 1. Novice, ages 9 to 11 years. 2. Junior, ages 12 to 14 years. 3. Intermediate, ages 15 to 17 years. 4. Senior, ages 18 to 21 years and older Champion Showmanship: Sponsor: Bosdale Farms Reserve Champion: Sponsor: Ken Lisso Novice Champion: Sponsor: Fennema Holsteins, Jake & Janet Ringelberg. Evening programme will begin at 6:30 p.m. after the Pizza Pizza complimentary supper. SECTION 48 DAIRY- TINY FUTURE FARMERS Pre-4-H class. No entry fee required. Proof of two million liability insurance must be presented for each entry. There will be two classes. Open to boys and girls eight years of age or under as of January 1 st, 2017, showing a dairy calf. PRIZES: Showmanship Trophy (class 2). Sponsor: Huntsdale Farms Additional Prize: Each exhibitor will receive $10.00. Sponsor: R.A.S. 1. Exhibitors with a helper required in the ring. 2. Exhibitors with no helper required in the ring. SECTION 48.1 4-H CONFORMATION SHOW TIME: Friday October 6 th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. PRIZES: Group A $50.00, Group B $40.00, Special Prize:Grand Champion 4-H Calf: Sponsor: Dairy Knole Farm, Rob & Anne Nimijohn. Special Prize Reserve Champion: Sponsor: Glen Drummond Farm, Roger & Betty Dyment. Judged on a group basis. 1. Junior heifer, March 1 st, 2017 or later. 2. Intermediate heifer, December 1 st, 2016 to February 28 th, 2017. 3. Senior heifer, September 1 st, 2016 to November 30 th, 2016. 4. Summer yearling, June 1 st, 2016 to August 31 st, 2016. 5. Junior yearling, March 1 st, 2016 to May 31 st, 2016.
SECTION 48.2 4-H GROUP OF FOUR PRIZES: 1 st - $50.00, 2 nd - $40.00, all others $30.00 Special Prize: For the Champion Group of Four. The Ken Harper Group of Four Memorial trophy. (perpetual). Each calf must be a 4-H Club calf this year. All four calves must be from the same club and entered under the name of the club leader. One entry per club. CLASS: 1. Group of four 4-H Club calves.. SECTION 49 4-H HERDSMEN S SESQUICENTENNIAL COMPETITION JUDGING: Judging will conclude at 6:00 p.m. PRIZES: 1 st - $150.00, 2 nd - $100.00, 3 rd - $75.00, 4 th - $50.00 all other credible exhibits $25.00. 4-H Clubs are encouraged to assemble a barn exhibit in the space allocated to the housing of their animals. This competition is open to clubs entered in this section of our 2017 4-H Inter-County Dairy Calf club show. Displays must have at least a club sign and calf signs. SECTION 50 4-H LEADERSHIP AWARD PRIZES: A trophy and $100.00 will be presented to the winner. In memory of former 4-H member and leader Susan Sager by her husband Paul Urbanowicz. All members exhibiting their 4-H dairy project are eligible. Previous winners of this award are not eligible. Presented to the 4-H member who best exhibits the spirit and meaning of 4-H during and in preparation for the show. Some factors that will be considered are How members help and co-operate with each other and best exemplify the motto Learn To Do By Doing.
4-H INTER-COUNTY BEEF CALF CLUB SHOW SECTIONS 51-53 SHOW TIME: Saturday October 7 th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. CHAIR: Ken Hulak 905-659-7287 COMMITTEE: Sandra & Dave Hanes, John A. McIlwraith Jr., Laura Hulak, Barry & Ashley Hanes, Lynne & Justin Christman, Chantal Gagnon JUDGE: To be announced. PHOTOGRAPHER: Jeannine Hamilton Exhibitors must be members of a 4-H Calf Club organized this year. Entries must be received by the Fair Office, 812 Old Hwy #8, Rockton L0R 1X0 two weeks prior to the show September 22 nd, 2017. Entries must be made on a 4-H registration form. If not included with the book, please contact the office for a copy. All exhibits must be on the grounds by 9 a.m., Saturday, October 7 th, 2017. All entrants will receive a meal ticket valid at any outlet posted Designated Food Booth. The Rockton Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or accident to any person or property on the grounds, however caused. All health certificates and registration papers must be on hand. Class numbers must be picked up between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on All entrants must exhibit this year s Calf Club calf. No substitutes. Saturday, October 7 th, 2017 inside the Agridome. SECTION 51 4-H SHOWMANSHIP PRIZES: Group A $50.00, Group B $40.00, Group C $30.00 Special Prize: Grand Champion Showmanship Banner. Sponsor: Industrious Solutions Special Prize: Junior Champion Showmanship Banner. Sponsor: Dumfries Mutual Insurance Special Prize: 4-H exhibitors will receive a special gift. Sponsor: Scotiabank Scotiabank Awards: Special Prize: Grand Champion Showmanship. $100.00 and a rosette Special Prize: Reserve Champion Showmanship. $75.00 and a rosette. Special Prize: Honourable Mention Showmanship. $50.00 and a rosette. Judged on a group basis. All ages as of January 1 st, 2017. 1. Senior. 18-21 years. 2. Intermediate, 14-17 years. 3. Junior, 9-13 years.
SECTION 52 4-H CONFORMATION PRIZES: Group A $50.00, Group B $40.00, Group C $30.00 Judged on a group basis. 1. 2017, 4-H Beef Project, breeding heifer, born in 2017. 2. 2017, 4-H Beef Project, yearling breeding heifer, divided by age. 3. 2017, 4-H Beef Project, steer. 4. 2017, 4-H Beef Project, market heifer. 5. 2017, 4-H Beef project, female with 2017 calf at side. SECTION 52.1 4-H GROUP OF FOUR Sponsors: Millgrove Packers, Dumfries Mutual Insurance, Don & Carolyn Graham, Willie s Meats PRIZES: 1 st - $100.00, 2 nd - $75.00, 3 rd - $50.00. 4 th - $40.00 all others $20.00 Special Prize: Supreme Champion. 4-H Beef Calf limited edtion print. Sponsor: Hulak Farms. Special Prize: Grand Champion Market Animal. A banner. Sponsor: Millgrove Packers Special Prize: Grand Champion Breeding Heifer. A banner. Sponsor: Willie s Meats Each calf must be a 4-H calf this year. All four calves must be from the same club and entered under the Club name by the Club leader. CLASS: 1. Group of four 4-H Club Calves. SECTION 52.2 BEEF- TINY FUTURE FARMERS PRIZES: To all participants. &10.00 plus a ribbon. Sponsor: Scotiabank Open to boys and girls eight years of age and under. All exhibitors in this class must provide proof of two million of liability insurance. SECTION 52.3 4-H BEEF HERDSMAN S COMPETITION PRIZES: For the winning club. $100.00 and a banner. Sponsor: Martlynn Transport Open to any club entering the 4-H Inter-County Beef Calf Club show.
SECTION 52.4 2016 4-H BEEF PROJECT PRIZES: 1 st - $50.00, 2 nd - $40.00, 3 rd - $40.00 2016 4-H Beef Project with 2017 calf at side. SECTION 52.5 CELEBRATING CANADA S 150 TH BIRTHDAY PRIZES: 1st- $50.00, 2nd- $40.00, 3rd- $40.00 Open to all red and white cattle. 1. Red and white heifer calf, born in 2017. 2. Red and white heifer calf, born in 2016. SECTION 53 Rothsay BEEF FITTER COMPETITION SHOW TIME: Saturday October 7 th, 2017 At the completion of beef show. Adjacent to livestock open sheds. Sponsor: Rothsay CHAIR: Sandra Hanes, 905-973-1132 COMMITTEE: Dave Hanes, Barry & Ashley Hanes, Scott MacDonald, Jenn Betzner OBJECTIVE: To recognize the ability of youth teams to fit beef animals for the show ring. Anyone who has previously competed and won as a Junior member (9-15 yrs) of a team can now compete as a Senior team member (16-21 yrs.) with a Junior team member. If you have won as a Senior member you may not compete again. General fair rules & regulations apply Open to youths ages 9 to 21 years as of January 1 st, 2017 whose permanent residence is anywhere in Ontario. Team composition will consist of two members one under 15 years of age and one 15 years or older. Consultation between team members is encouraged. External advice during the competition on preparation techniques is not allowed.
Entries will be accepted by the Fair General Manager up to and including the closing date of September 29 th, 2017. Pre-entry by the closing date is required. All entrants are to check in at the registration desk by 12:00 p.m. on show day. A maximum of eight teams will be selected from the entries by means of a draw. Rockton Fair will provide each team with a beef calf that is wet at the start of the competition. Calves will be allocated on a draw basis. Each team will also receive two admission tickets and two meal vouchers. Teams shall supply their own blower, combs, brushes, halters, blocking chute, and grooming aids for the competition. Electrical outlets will be provided. No clippers, scissors, or trimming accessories may be used during the competition. Each team will be allowed 60 minutes for preparation (blowing included). Each team will be judged on ability to prepare the calf they have drawn. All calves will not be of equal conformation and therefore the objective of each team is to prepare its calf in a manner that takes it from the original state to as close as possible to the true type. Each team will be judged on animal preparation, knowledge of fitting techniques, method of operation, use of time available, deportment and professionalism, and ability to work as a team. Teams are to be properly attired for animal preparation. PRIZES: 1 st prize To the team. $225.00 and two individualized prizes. 2 nd - $175.00, 3 rd - $125.00, 4 th - $100.00, 5 th - $85.00 6 th - 8 th - $75.00 Sponsor: Scotiabank (partially). 4-H INTER-CLUB AREA SHEEP SHOW Sections 54 to 57 SHOW TIME: Monday October 9 th, 2017, 9:30 a.m. at the Agridome Sheep Ring CHAIR: Doug Wright 519-647-3093 COMMITTEE: Gord Alblas, Masha Wright JUDGE: Cody MacKinnon No entry fee. Entries must be received at the fair office by September 29 th, 2017. Entry forms are available by calling the fair office at 519-647-2502. All entrants must exhibit this year s Sheep Club lamb. Lambs need not be entered through the club leader. All exhibitors must be a member of a 4-H Sheep Club in Ontario in the current year. One entry per club member. All entrants will receive a meal voucher worth $3.00 that may be used at any food outlet posted as a Designated Food booth. All exhibits are to be on the grounds by 8:30 a.m. and must remain until 5:00 p.m., Monday, Thanksgiving Day. PRIZES: Group A $10.00, Group B $8.00, Group C $6.00 Classes will be judged on a group basis.
PRIZES: SECTION 54 4-H BREEDING LAMB Special Prize: Best Senior Lamb born on or before February 15 th, 2017. A trophy. Sponsor: R.A.S. Special Prize: Best Junior Lamb born on or after February 15 th, 2017. A trophy. Sponsor: Doug & Paula Wright Special Prize: Grand Champion Breeding Ewe Lamb. A blanket. Sponsor: P.S.B.O, presented by the Chair of the P.S.B.O. Previous winners not eligible The lamb must have full-mouth milk teeth and all eight temporary incisors. 1. Senior lamb, born on or before February 15 th 2017. 2. Junior lamb, born on or after February 15 th, 2017. PRIZES: SECTION 55 4-H SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP Special Prize: For the Grand Champion Showmanship. $100.00 and a rosette. Sponsor: Scotiabank. Special Prize: For the Reserve Champion Showmanship. $75.00 and a rosette. Sponsor: Scotiabank. Special Prize: Honourable Mention Showmanship. $50.00 and a rosette. Sponsor: Scotiabank. Special Prize: All 4-H exhibitors will receive a special gift. Sponsor: Scotiabank. Special Prize: Senior, 15 years and over. $50.00. In memory of Andy McLaughlin Special Prize: Junior, 10-14 years. $25.00. Sponsor: Don Graham Special Prize: Novice. First time exhibitor between the ages of 9-14 years. $25.00. Sponsor: R.A.S. 1. Senior, 15 years and over. 2. Junior, 10-14 years 3. Novice, must be a first-time 4-H sheep exhibitor. between the ages 9-14 years. OPEN SECTION 56 4-H MARKET LAMB 1. Grand Champion Market Lamb Special Prize. Sponsor: Quick Feeds Ltd.
SECTION 57 4-H SPECIAL AWARDS 4-H SHEEP A club must have a minimum of three exhibits to average the points. To the club obtaining the most points Special Prize: $10.00 To the club obtaining the highest average number of points. Special Prize: $10.00 4-H POULTRY, WATERFOWL, & RABBIT SHOW POULTRY & WATERFOWL: Heather Dillon 905-320-9434 RABBITS: Annette McLaughlin, 905-464-4708 JUDGE: Shannon Carter Exhibitors must be members of a 4-H Poultry/Rabbit Club in the current year. Entries must be received at the Rockton Fair Office by September. 22 nd, 2017. One entry per club member per class. All entries must be in their cages by Friday, October 6 th, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. and remain in the cages until Monday, October 9 th, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. PRIZES: $10.00 and a ribbon awarded to all participants. Sponsors: Flamborough Fur and Feather Fanciers, Dr. David Richardson, Settlers Supply Inc., Waterdown Pet Value, Willie s Meats & Fancier Specialties. Special Prize: All 4-H exhibitors will receive a special gift. Sponsor: Scotiabank. SECTION 58 4-H POULTRY & WATERFOWL SHOW TIME: Saturday, October 7 th, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. 1. Novice, 1 st year. 2. Intermediate, 10-14 years. 3. Senior, 15 years and over. 4. Grand Champion. 5. Reserve Grand Champion. SECTION 59 4-H RABBITS SHOW TIME: Saturday, October 7 th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. 1. Novice, 1 st year. 2. Intermediate, 10-14 years. 3. Senior, 15 years and over. 4. Grand Champion. 5. Reserve Grand Champion.