DEPARTMENT 1 - OPEN CLASS AGRICULTURE DIVISION A BEEF CATTLE Superintendent: Jana Koller, LaCrosse The PALOUSE EMPIRE FAIR supports the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and by exhibition at this Fair, all exhibitors agree to be bound by same rules and regulations. Cattle to be exhibited are to be entered by August 1 st. Additional entry blanks may be obtained from the Fair office. All cattle are to be on the grounds by 9 p.m. Wednesday. Cattle entries are not to leave the Fairgrounds until 5 p.m. Sunday. This includes any decorations/ displays used as part of the exhibit. Open Division beef cattle judging will start at 8:30 a.m. Friday. The Palouse Empire Fair does not charge a stall fee. Bedding will be furnished by the Fair Association. Each exhibitor is encouraged not to waste bedding material. Exhibitor will furnish his/ her own feed. All entries must be registered with their respective breed associations and registration papers and tattoos will be checked prior to showing. NO NURSE COWS PERMITTED Section 1 Angus Section 2- Hereford/ Polled Hereford Section 3- Shorthorn Section 4- Charolais Section 5- Other Breeds The following applies to all sections: 1 st $12.00, 2 nd $10.00, 3 rd $8.00, 4 th $5.00 Classes: 1. Late junior heifer calves, calved on or after March 1. 2. Early junior heifer calves, calved January and February of current year. 3. Winter heifer calves, calved between November 1 and December 31, prior year. 4. Senior heifer calves, calved between September 1 and October 31, prior year. Heifer calf champion, from classes 1, 2, 3, 4.Ribbon Reserve heifer calf champion from same Ribbon 5. Summer yearling heifers, calved between July 1 and August 31, prior year. 6. Late spring yearling heifers, calved between May 1 and June 30, prior year. 7. Early spring yearling heifers, calved between March 1 and April 30, prior year. Junior Champion female, from classes 5, 6, 7 Ribbon Reserve Champion female from same.. Ribbon 8. Junior yearling heifers, calved between January 1 and February 28, prior year. 9. Senior yearling heifers, calved between September 1 and December 31, 2000. NOTE: FEMALES COMPETING IN CLASS 9 MUST HAVE A NATURAL BORN CALF AT SIDE OR FURNISH A NONOWNER VETERINARIAN S STATEMENT OF PREGNANCY. Senior champion female, from classes 8,9.Ribbon Reserve senior champion female from same.ribbon Grand Champion female Rosette Reserve Grand Champion female Rosette (Champion and Reserve Champions from classes 1-9 compete for the rosettes.) 10. Two females, bred & owned by exhibitor. 11. Cow/ calf pair. 12. Late junior bull calf, calved on or after March 1. 13. Early junior bull calf, calved January and February, current year. 14. Winter bull calves, calved between November 1 and December 31, prior year. 15. Senior bull calves, calved between September 1 and October 31, prior year. Bull calf champion from classes 12,13,14,15 Ribbon 1
Reserve bull calf champion from same.. Ribbon SECTION 6 YOUTH 16. Summer yearling bulls, calved between Points: Blue 75, Red 45, White 25 July 1 and August 31, prior year. 17. Late spring yearling bulls, calved Open to any youth currently in the third grade or between May 1 and June 30, prior year. younger. Heifers may be purebred or crossbred. 18. Early spring yearling bulls, calved Steers not to exceed one year of age. Judged between March 1 and April 30, prior on Danish system. year. 19. Junior yearling bulls, calved between January 1 and February 28, prior year. 1. Heifer calf, born on or after January 1 of the Junior champion bull, from classes current year. 16,17,18,19 Ribbon 2. Senior heifer calf, born July 1- December 31 Reserve junior champion bull from of previous year. same...ribbon 3. Yearling heifer, born January 1- June 30 of 20. Senior yearling bulls calved between previous year. July 1 and December 31, 2000. 4. Senior heifer, born on or after September 1, 21. Two year old bulls, calved between 2000, through December 31 of that year. January 1 and June 30, 2000 5. Feeder steer. Senior champion bull, from classes 20, 6. Showmanship. 21..Ribbon Note: Individual awards for this section are Reserve senior champion bull, from being donated by Holliday Herefords, Mike same Ribbon and Bonnie Holliday, Benge, WA. Grand champion bull Rosette Reserve Grand Champion bull Rosette (Champions and Reserve Champions from classes 12-21 compete for the rosettes.) 22. Two bulls, bred and owned by exhibitor. SECTION 7 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS 23. Three bulls owned by exhibitor. 24. Pair of calves. One bull from classes 12, 13, 14, 15 and one female from classes 1, 2,3,4: Must be bred and owned by exhibitor. 25. Pair of yearlings. One bull from classes 16, 17, 18 and 19 and one female from classes 5,6,7 or 8: Must be bred and owned by exhibitor. 26. Produce of dam, 2 animals, either or both sexes represented born to dam, either natural or a result of embryo transfer, bred and owned by exhibitor. 27. Junior Get-of-sire, 3 animals by one sire, both sexes represented, shown in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 and 12, 13, 14,15 or 16 28. Get-of-sire, four animals by one sire, any age, either or both sexes. 29. Best 4 head, owned by exhibitor. NOTE: All animals shown in group classes must have been shown in their respective single age class. There will need to be more than 10 head per breed to award the Division Champion ribbons. 2 See Entry Criteria at Beginning of Book 1. Poster or display (Individual) 2. Barn display (Group) Points: Blue 25, Red 25, White 15 DIVISION B SHEEP Superintendent: Eric Appel, Colfax OFFICIAL SCRAPIE TAG/TATTOO REQUIREMENT By order of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, effective May 16, 1999, all female sheep and intact breeding males must be identified with an official WSDA Scrapie Flock Identification Tag or tattoo prior to being admitted for exhibition or sale at the Palouse Empire Fair. This requirement is in compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 16-89 Sheep and Goat Scrapie Disease
Control. Listed sheep without proper identification will be refused entry into the Palouse Empire Fair. Sheep entries are to be made to the Fair office no later than August 1. All exhibits are to be on the grounds by 9 p.m., Wednesday. Bedding will be furnished by the Fair Association. Each exhibitor is encouraged not to waste bedding material. Exhibitors will furnish their own feed and feed boxes. A trim stand area is available for exhibitors. Washing of sheep is up to the discretion of the superintendent. 2. Lamb must be ewe or wether under one year of age. Animals will be weighed in on arrival. 3. Class will be judged 60% on conformation, 40% on fitting and showing. 4. Entrants will be judged in this section and not in competition with other sections in the sheep division. 5. Lambs will be sold according to the owner s wishes. The packer s needs will also be considered. If the animal is intended to be turned to the packer, then the youth and parent must participate in a quality assurance program in correspondence with a 4-H club or FFA Chapter prior to the Fair. 6. If exhibitor prefers to share a pen with a particular 4H/ FFA group or individual, please specify the Club or Chapter number on entry form. SECTION 1 SHEEP BREEDING STOCK Hampshire, Suffolk, Rambouillet, Columbia, Romney, Chevoit, Dorset, Crossbred Points: 1 st 40, 2 nd 30, 3 rd 20 SECTION 3 OPEN CLASS WOOL SHOW Superintendent: John Brewer Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5 Fleeces are to be shown as they come from the sheep, tied in a neat bundle with fleece twine or in a non-plastic sack. Entries in the wool show shall be on the grounds by 9 p.m. Wednesday. 1. Ram, one year and under two. 2. Ram lamb, under one year. Grand Champion ram over all, any 1. Fine Wool age. Rosette Grand Champion fine wool fleece Reserve Grand Champion ram over all,.rosette any age Rosette Reserve Grand Champion fine wool 3. Ewe, one year and under two. fleece..rosette 4. Ewe, under one year. 2. Medium Wool Grand Champion ewe over all, any Grand Champion medium wool fleece age. Rosette.Rosette Reserve Grand Champion medium wool fleece..rosette Reserve Grand Champion ewe over all, any age Rosette Points: 1 st 60, 2 nd 40, 3 rd 25 5. Flock, consists of one ram, any age; two yearling ewes and two ewe lambs. 6. Pair of ram lambs. 7. Pair of ewe lambs. 8. Pair of yearling ewes. SECTION 2 DADDY S LITTLE SHEPHERD Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20 1. Junior showpersons who have completed the second grade and younger shall be eligible. SECTION 4 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS See Entry Criteria at Beginning of Book Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 3
SECTION 5 LADS AND LADIES LEAD SPECIAL ADULT Points: Blue 80, Red 60, White 40 The purpose of this class is to promote the use of wool and wool products. 1. This class is open to all adults. Adult is defined as the equivalent of Grade 13 and older. Entrants may not be current members of FFA or 4-H. 2. The garment will be sewn by the exhibitor with a material of at least 60% wool. If the exhibitor has a wool garment entered in Department 4, Division A, Sewing, it may be used in this class. 3. To be judged, the exhibitor will wear his/ her garment and lead a lamb with a halter. 4. The lamb must be a ewe or wether lamb under one year of age. This lamb may be entered in the Fair, and may be borrowed for the Lead with the permission of the lamb s exhibitor as well as the permission of the Barn Superintendent. Adults may bring his/ her own lamb for the Lead with the permission of the Barn Superintendent. The animal will be subject to veterinary inspection. 5. Entries will be judged on poise; attractiveness, design and fit of garment; promotion and use of wool; and knowledge of breed and training of lamb. The same judging criteria used for youth entries will be used for adult entries. 6. All exhibitors must be pre-entered. Commentary sheets may be picked up at the Fair Office in Colfax, and must be returned to the Fair Office by August 15. 7. No article may have been entered in a previous Palouse Empire Fair. 8. Adult entrants will show with youth entrants, depending upon numbers of entries, and at the discretion of the Superintendent. Adult entrants will be judged separately from youth. District #7 of the Make It Yourself with Wool Contest will award wool yardage to each of the top three (3) finishers in the adult division. GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION WILL BE CHOSEN FROM THE TOP THREE FINISHERS AND WILL RECEIVE ROSETTES. All entries will be judged by the Danish System (all worthy entries will receive ribbons). 4 DIVISION C MINIATURE HORSES Superintendent Janet Ashcraft-Pullman Date: Saturday Sept 7, 10:00AM Old McDonald s Barn No premiums Ribbons only (To register call Janet Ashcraft at 509-878-1872, or email janetashcraft@hotmail.com or go to www.palouseempirefair.org for forms. DIVISION D GOATS Superintendent: Clark Miller, Colfax Assistants: Janice Whitman, Pullman Stacey Van Dalsen, Thornton Pens WILL be assigned. 1. Each exhibitor is responsible for the safety, care, feeding and watering of their own animals. Exhibitors will provide their own feed and bucket/ pans. 2. Exhibitor shall keep their animal, pen and surrounding area well groomed throughout the Fair. 3. Breeds which require horns in their standards (i.e. Pygmy) will not be disqualified for dehorned or polled animals and vice versa. Goats do not have to be registered. 4. No kids less than 2 months of age may be shown. These kids may be used as an educational display. 5. Derek Miller Memorial Round Robin. Open to all 4H (except primary), FFA, and Open Class Youth Fitting and Showing Champions exhibiting a goat, OR rabbit, OR chicken. Contestants shall compete on all three species to be judged champion. In the event of a tie, a tie breaker will be arranged. 6. Competition order to be determined by Superintendent. 1 st Place $50.00 2 nd Place $25.00
ABSOLUTELY NO BUCKS. SUPERINTENDENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT ENTRIES PER EXHIBITOR. SECTION 1 BREED Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 15 1. Dairy 2. Pygmy 3. Meat Fiber Subclass: a. Doelings, over 2 months and under 6 months b. Doelings, between 6 months and 12 months c. Does, milking d. Does, dry e. Wethers responsible for birds which remain after 7 p.m. All entries shall be entered by breed. Exhibitor must own poultry they exhibit. All birds are subject to veterinary inspection. Birds must be free of parasites. Birds must be clean. Superintendent will feed birds. Feed is provided by Pullman Grange Supply. Crossbred males are not eligible in poultry. Crossbred females may be entered. Birds shall be a minimum of 4 months old in order to be judged. Superintendent reserves the right to limit number of entries per exhibitor. Best of Class winners will compete for overall Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Rosettes within class. SECTION 2 FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 60, Red 40, White 30 1. Adult 2. Youth SECTION 3 COSTUME CLASS SECTION 4 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS See Entry Criteria at Beginning of Book Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 DIVISION E POULTRY Superintendent: Betty Boucher, Garfield Assistant: Ella Serfes, Endicott GENERAL RULES AND REGULATION Poultry entries are to be made to the Fair Office no later than August 1. All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday, and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday. Superintendents will not care for or be 5 SECTION 1- CHICKENS 1. Single Cock 2. Single Cockerel A Champion and Reserve Champion male of each breed, any age, will be awarded ribbons. 3. Single Hen 4. Single Pullet A Champion and Reserve Champion of each breed will be awarded ribbons. Overall Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA. SECTION 2 FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 30, Red 20, White 10 All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing. Interaction between judge and exhibitor as animal is judged. The purpose of Poultry Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling. From all top ribbons from all classes will be picked an overall Champion and Reserve Champion Showman, Open, 4H, and FFA combined.
SECTION 3 JUDGING Exhibitors are eligible to compete in judging. A judging class will be made up of four birds. Each participant will handle and examine the poultry and place according to the quality and standards using the Hormel scoring system. All participants will receive a ribbon. A Champion and Reserve Champion of each sex will be awarded ribbons. One overall Champion and one Reserve Champion rosette will be awarded from the Champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA. SECTION 8 EGG CONTEST SECTION 4 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS See Entry Criteria at Beginning of Book Each entry shall consist of 1 dozen chicken eggs with natural shell that is not oiled or treated otherwise. One entry per exhibitor. Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Min. Wt. (Oz.) 1. Jumbo 30 Class 2: Barn Display (Group) 2. Extra Large 27 Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 3. Large 24 4. Medium 21 5. Small 18 SECTION 5 WATERFOWL 6. Peewee 15 Eggs should be weighed prior to Fair entry. Special merit award to top carton. 1. Drake 2. Duck 3. Gander 4. Goose A Champion and Reserve Champion of each sex will be awarded ribbons. One overall Champion and one Reserve Champion rosette will be awarded from the Champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA. SECTION 6 PIGEONS AND DOVES 1. Cock 2. Hen A Champion and Reserve Champion of each sex will be awarded ribbons. One overall Champion and one Reserve Champion rosette will be awarded from the Champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA. 1. Cock 2. Hen SECTION 7 GUINEAS 6 SECTION 9 COSTUME CLASS To be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Open, 4H, FFA exhibitors will compete for overall 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd prizes provided by Superintendent. DIVISION F RABBITS Superintendents: Laura Rankin, Pullman Charlotte Shindler, Thornton RULES AND REGULATIONS (no late entries) 1. Rabbit entries are to be received by the Fair Office no later than August 1. 2. All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday. 3. Superintendents will not be responsible for rabbits which remain after 7 p.m. Sunday. 4. All entries shall be entered by breed. 5. Rabbits must be free of parasites and all toenails must be clipped prior to entry. 6. All rabbits are subject to veterinary inspection. Superintendents will feed rabbits. Feed is provided by Pullman Grange Supply. Owners shall supply water bottles. Superintendents reserve the right to limit entries per exhibitor.
SECTION 1 BREEDING STOCK 1. Buck, over six months 2. Buck, under six months 3. Doe, over six months 4. Doe, under six months 5. Doe and Litter 1 adult and 2 bunnies 4 weeks or older A Champion and Reserve Champion, any age, will be awarded ribbons. SECTION 2 CROSSBREDS 1. Buck, over six months 2. Buck, under six months 3. Doe, over six months 4. Doe, under six months 5. Doe and Litter 1 adult and 2 bunnies 4 weeks or older A Champion and Reserve Champion, any age, will be awarded ribbons. Overall Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded from the champion winners, all classes combined (Open, 4H, and FFA) from Sections 1 and 2. SECTION 3 FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 30, Red 20, White 10 (To be held Thursday at 2:30p.m.) All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing. Interaction between judge and exhibitor as animal is judged. The purpose of Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling. From all top ribbons from all classes will be picked an overall Champion and Reserve Champion Showman from each category: Open, 4H, and FFA. SECTION 4 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS See Entry Criteria at Beginning of Book 7 Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 SECTION 5 COSTUME CLASS To be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Open, 4H, FFA exhibitors will compete for overall 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd prizes provided by Superintendent. DIVISION G- Cavies Superintendents: Laura Rankin, Pullman Charlotte Shindler, Thornton RULES AND REGULATIONS (no late entries) 1. Cavies entries are to be received by the Fair Office no later than August 1. 2. All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday. 3. Superintendents will not be responsible for cavies which remain after 7 p.m. Sunday. 4. All entries shall be entered by breed. 5. Cavies must be free of parasites. 6. All cavies are subject to veterinary inspection. Superintendents will feed cavies. Feed is provided by Pullman Grange Supply. (Owners must supply water bottles.) SECTION 1 BREEDING STOCK 1. Boar, over six months 2. Boar, under six months 3. Sow, under six months 4. Sow, under six months A Grand and Reserve Champion of each breed will be awarded ribbons. Overall Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all classes combined (Open, 4H, and FFA). SECTION 2 FITTING AND SHOWING Points: Blue 30, Red 25, White 20 All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing. Interaction between judge and exhibitor as animal is judged. The purpose of
Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling. From all top ribbons from all classes will be picked an overall Champion and Reserve Champion Showman, from each category: Open, 4H, and FFA. Tomatoes should have either all stems on or all stems off. Stems should be left on fruit if possible. Rhubarb, pull stems from crown, clean, but do not cut. Leave about one inch of leaf at the top. Beans (shelling stage) should have well formed beans in pods. No beans missing in pods. SECTION 3 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS See Entry Criteria at Beginning of Book Beans (snap stage) should have beans in pods not formed enough to Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) be very noticeable. Potatoes should have no sunburn, Class 2: Barn Display (Group) cuts or worm holes. Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 SECTION 1 VEGETABLES Points: Blue 10, Red 7, White 5 Special Contests The Palouse Empire Fair will award $10.00 Cash prize and rosette to the exhibitor entering the tallest sunflower and largest sunflower head in Section 1, Class 71 and 72. DIVISION H VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND HERBS Superintendent: Michele Brown, Rosalia Open class entries only will be listed under this division. 4H and FFA members with garden projects will enter under Department 2, Division J. A standard display will consist of the number of vegetables indicated in each class. Odd or curious vegetables are not encouraged. Each exhibitor will be limited to one entry in a variety. All entries shall be in place by 9 p.m. Tuesday, and shall remain in place until 5 p.m. Sunday. Vegetables shall be grown by the exhibitor. NOTE: Each exhibit shall be uniform in size and color. All root crops should be washed gently not scrubbed to the point that outside skin is injured. Vegetables such as beets, carrots, turnips and onions should have one to two inch stems. Leave root tips on. Fine roots should be taken off, trimmed with shears or sharp knife to avoid injury to thee exhibit. Onions should have one outside layer of dry skin left on. Vegetables such as cabbage and cauliflower should have at least one layer of protective leaves left on and stem cut even with base of the head. 8 The Palouse Empire Fair will award $10.00 Cash prize and rosette to the exhibitor entering the largest Pumpkin Contest. 1. Beans, snap 3 2. Beans, shelling 3 3. Beans, lima (green shelling stage) 3 pods 4. Beans, shelled, dry, one-half pint 5. Beans, shelled, not dry, one-half pint 6. Beans, lima, shelled, one-half pint 7. Beets, baby, greatest diameter 1½, 3 8. Beets, table, greatest diameter 1½ to 3 inches, 3 9. Broccoli, 1 head 10. Cabbage, any variety, 1 head 11. Carrots, baby, greatest diameter 1- inch, 3 12. Carrots, table, diameter 1 to 2 inches, 3 13. Cauliflower, 1 head 14. Celery, 1 bunch 15. Corn, sweet, roasting ear stage, (husks removed) 3 ears 16. Corn, sweet, past roasting stage, (husks removed) 3 ears 17. Popcorn, subclass, a, b, c, etc., husks removed, 3 ears 18. Cucumbers, pickling, length 1 to 2½ inches, 3 19. Cucumbers, pickling, length 2½ to 5 inches, 3 20. Cucumbers, slicing, minimum length 6 inches, 3 21. Cucumbers, ripe, (yellow or turning yellow) 3
22. Dill, 1 stalk with roots 67. Tomatoes, small ripe cherry or pear 23. Eggplant, 1 variety, except green, use subclass 24. Garlic bulbs, 3 a,b,c, etc., 3 25. Gourds, 3 alike or 3 different 68. Turnips, 3 26. Ground Cherries, 1 hallock 69. Watermelon, 1 27. Horseradish roots, 3 70. Watermelon, largest, all class 69 28. Kale, 1 bunch entered in this contest by judge and 29. Kohlrabi, 3 committee 30. Lettuce, 1 head 71. Tallest Sunflower 31. Muskmelon or cantaloupe, 1 72. Largest sunflower head 32. Onions, red, dry, 3 73. Any other vegetable or plate of three 33. Onions, yellow, dry, 3 use subclass a,b,c, etc. 34. Onions, white, dry, 3 35. Parsnips, 3 36. Peppers, small sweet or small hot, 3- use subclass a,b,c, etc. 37. Peppers, sweet, green, 3 38. Peppers, large sweet, ripe, 3 39. Peppers, red, 3 40. Potatoes, round red variety, 3 41. Potatoes, long, red variety, 3 TOO BIG TO MISS SUNFLOWER 42. Potatoes, round, white variety, 3 and 43. Potatoes, long, white variety (except Netted Gems) 3 Pumpkin Contest 44. Potatoes, Netted Gems, 3 45. Pumpkin, pie or other, 1 The Palouse Empire Fair will award a $10.00 46. Pumpkin, mini, 3 alike 47. Pumpkin, Connecticut field, 1 48. Pumpkin, largest single, pumpkins in classes 45 and 47 are also entered in this class, must be at least 58 in circumference to qualify 49. Rhubarb, 3 stalks cash prize and rosette to the exhibitor entering the tallest sunflower and the largest sunflower head in Section 1, Class 64 and 71. Also, an award of $10.00 cash prize and rosette to the exhibitor entering the largest pumpkin in Section 1, Class 45, 47, and 48. So, get growing!! 50. Rutabagas, 3 51. Squash, green Hubbard, 1 SECTION 2 NATURE S FREAKS 52. Squash, blue Hubbard, 1 Specimens entered in this section may be freaks 53. Squash, golden Hubbard, 1 54. Squash, Spaghetti, 1 55. Squash, Marblehead, 1 56. Squash, Butter Cup, 1 57. Squash, Banana, 1 58. Squash, Butternut, 1 SECTION 3 FRUIT 59. Squash, Marrow varieties such as Zucchini (skin penetrable by thumbnail) 1 of unusual shapes of known varieties. They may also be varieties strange to this area. FOR DISPLAY ONLY. Purple ribbon will be awarded to most unusual. Points: Blue 10, Red 7, White 5 Local fruit must have been grown by exhibitor. 60. Squash, Table Queen, Danish or Acorn, (green or yellow) 1 1. Grapes, red variety, 1 cluster 61. Squash, crookneck or straight neck, 1. Apples, Red Delicious, 3 (skin penetrable by thumbnail) 1 2. Apples, Golden Delicious, 3 62. Squash, scallop, (skin penetrable by 3. Apples, Jonathan, 3 thumbnail) 1 4. Apples, Wealthy, 3 63. Squash, any other variety, use subclass 5. Apples, Gravenstein, 3 a,b,c, etc., 1 6. Apples, Winesaps, 3 64. Sunflowers, 1 head 7. Apples, Winter, 3 use subclass a,b,c, 65. Tomatoes, ripe, except pear or cherry etc. variety, 3 8. Apples, Crab, 3 use subclass a,b,c, etc. 66. Tomatoes, green, except pear or cherry 9. Grapes, Concord, 1 cluster variety, 3 10. Grapes, other blue variety, 1 cluster 9
11. Grapes, red variety 12. Grapes, white variety, 1 cluster 13. Nuts, 3-use subclass 14. Pears, Bartlett, 3 15. Pears, D Anjou, 3 16. Pears, other variety, use subclass a,b,c, etc., 3 17. Peaches, Cling, 3 18. Peaches, Elberta, 3 19. Peaches, Hale, 3 20. Peaches, Freestone, 3 21. Peaches, other variety, 3 22. Plums, any variety, use subclass a,b,c, etc., 3 23. Prunes, any variety, use subclass a,b,c, etc., 3 24. Raspberries, 1 hallock 25. Strawberries, 1 hallock 26. Any other berries, 1 hallock 27. Any other local fruit use subclass a,b,c, etc. SECTION 4 HONEY 1. Comb 2 sections 2. 1 Shallow extracting frame 3. Extracted Honey 1 quart jar 4. Wax Display 2 molds SECTION 5 HERBS Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5 1. Cooking 2. Medicinal Herbs shall be native to Whitman County. Exhibit shall consist of 3 snippings of same variety. Exhibit shall be in vase of appropriate size. Exhibitor to provide vase. SECTION 6 GARDEN CRITTERS Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5 RULES: 1. The entry shall by original work of the exhibitor and shall be placed by the exhibitor. 2. The exhibitor may enter each class but only one entry to a class. 3. Items used in the exhibit need not be grown by the exhibitor. Use your imagination and have fun. 4. No pins, paper or cloth should be used in making the exhibit toothpicks and glue are allowed. 1. People Critter a figure made from fresh fruit and/or vegetable and/or flower, nuts, seeds and grasses. 2. Animal Critter an animal made from fresh fruit, vegetable, seed, nuts, grasses, etc. 3. Space Critter/ Person a space person or spaceship made from fresh fruit and/or vegetable and/or flowers, nuts, seeds and grasses. PLEASE STATE ON ENTRY FORM IF CRITTER IS IN THE ANIMAL, PEOPLE OR SPACE CLASS. SECTION 7 SCARECROW DECORATING CONTEST This contest has three divisions: Adult, Youth, and Commercial. 1. Height shall be no smaller than 3 4 and no taller than 6. 2. Scarecrow can be posed sitting or standing, etc. Props allowed. 3. All entries will receive premium points based on their initial placing. 4. A Best of Show Rosette and Award of Merit Rosette will be awarded to the top two entries in each division. GARDENER OF THE YEAR The exhibitor with the most ribbons and rosettes awarded for entry in Division J shall be selected as Gardener of the Year. In the event of a tie, the candidate with the highest premium points will be honored. An exhibitor may be awarded the honor a maximum of two (2) times. Upon achieving recognition limit, the exhibitor will be acknowledged as and receive an Honorary Gardener Award. 10
SECTION 8 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS See Entry Criteria at Beginning of Book Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 SECTION 1 COMMERCIAL GRAIN (CERTIFIED) Points: Blue 20, Red 12, White 8 Only grain grown from foundation, registered or certified seed planted during the fall of 2001 or spring 2002 will be eligible for entry in the classification. One quart of thresher run grain, by variety, shall constitute an exhibit. SECTION 9 MARKET BASKET 1. Wheat 2. Barley 3. Oats 1. Collections of vegetables and/or fruit grown by the exhibitor are to be displayed in a container or basket. Dimensions are not to exceed 24 inches long or 18 inches high. 2. Judging will be on variety and quality of produce as well as artistic and imagination of design. SECTION 10 WREATHS OR SWAGS SECTION 2 COMMERCIAL GRAIN (UNCERTIFIED) Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5 1. Collections of vegetables and/or fruits grown by the exhibitor are to be arranged in a wreath no larger than 24 inches in diameter or a swag no longer than 24 inches. 2. May use additional decoration in moderation, using cellophane, ribbons or bows. DIVISION I CEREAL AND FORAGE CROPS Superintendent: Rita Ackerman, Colfax Special Contests Pomona Grange Wheat King, see section 9. From Field to Table, see section 10. Senior Wheat King Award Senior Barley King Award All entries shall be in place by 9 p.m. Tuesday, and shall remain in place until 5 p.m. Sunday. Only grain grown in 2002 is eligible for entry. Each exhibitor may enter one exhibit of each variety he/ she produced in 2002. Separate adult and youth awards are given for entries within each section. Thresher run samples only. If, in the judges opinion, the sample is hand picked, the entry will be disqualified. 11 Only grain grown from seed planted during fall of 2001 or spring 2002 will be eligible for entry in the classification. One quart of thresher run grain, by variety, shall constitute an exhibit. 1. Wheat 2. Barley 3. Oats SECTION 3 COMMERCIAL FIELD PEAS AND LENTILS (CERTIFIED) Points: Blue 20, Red 12, White 8 Only peas and lentils grown from foundation, registered or certified seed planted during the fall of 2001 or spring of 2002 will be eligible for entry in the classification. One quart of thresher run seed, by variety, shall constitute an exhibit. 1. Field Peas 2. Lentils SECTION 4 COMMERCIAL FIELD PEAS AND LENTILS (UNCERTIFIED) Points: Blue 15, Red 10, White 5
Only peas and lentils grown from seed planted during the fall of 2001 or spring of 2002 will be eligible for entry in the classification. One quart of thresher run seed, by variety, shall constitute an exhibit. Class 2: Barn Display (Group) Points: Blue 35, Red 25, White 15 1. Field Peas 2. Lentils SECTION 5 GRASSES AND LEGUMES Points: Blue 15, Red 1, White 5 Either certified or uncertified grass and legume seed grown from seed planted during fall of 2001 or spring of 2002 will be eligible for entry in the classification. One pint of thresher run seed, by variety, shall constitute an exhibit. 1. Grasses 2. Legumes (other than peas or lentils) SECTION 6 SHEAVES: GRAIN Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 8 To be exhibited by variety. All sheaves shall have a minimum diameter of three inches at the middle band. Sheaf must be tied in three places and taped in three places. Only one sheaf per variety of grain may be exhibited by any one exhibitor. SECTION 7 SHEAVES: GRASSES Points: Blue 20, Red 10, White 8 To be exhibited by variety. All sheaves have a minimum diameter of three inches at the middle band. Sheaf must be tied in three places and taped in three places. All sheaves shall be dry. Sheaves exhibited for seed quality must be in at least the dough stage. 1. Sheaf judged for forage quality 2. Sheaf judged for seed quality SECTION 8 EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS See Entry Criteria at Beginning of Book Class 1: Poster or Display (Individual) SECTION 9 POMONA GRANGE GRANGER S WHEAT KING CONTEST Open to an individual who is a member of good standing in a subordinate grange. One (1) quart of thresher run wheat is required for entry. Must be separate entry from those in Section 1. Entries will be judged on the following basis: 1. Purity as to variety and freedom from weed seed, other grains and foreign material. 2. Uniformity in shape, size and color of kernels. 3. Test weight. The Pomona Grange offers the following prizes: Sweepstakes Winner Plaque A traveling plaque will be presented to be displayed at the winner s grange hall. Prizes will be presented at the Grange s annual meeting. SECTION 10 COOPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS, INC./ WHITMAN COUNTY GROWERS FROM THE FIELD TO THE TABLE CONTEST Open to any individual, adult or youth. An entry will consist of one quart of cleaned, threshed, soft white wheat; one wheat sheaf of soft white wheat, at least 2 inches in diameter, tied securely in three places; and one (1) small loaf of quickbread made using ground, soft white wheat flour. Muffins should be entered on an 8 paper plate and enclosed in a zip lock or plastic tie bag. Recipe for muffins must accompany exhibit on a 3 x5 or 4 x6 card. (NOTE: Baked entry may vary from year to year at superintendent s discretion.) Entries will be judged on the following: 12
1. Quart of Grain Purity as to variety and freedom from weed seed, other grains and foreign materials. 2. 3. Uniformity in shape, size and color of kernels. Test weight. 2. Wheat Sheaf General attractiveness: Proper construction as per exhibit book The Whitman County Crop Improvement information. 3. One (1) small loaf of quickbread taste and texture; proper use of ingredients. CO-AG, Inc. and Whitman County Growers offer the following: First Place $50.00 Second Place $40.00 Third Place $30.00 Fourth Place $20.00 Fifth-Tenth Place $10.00 each PREPARATION OF GRAIN SHEAVES: Grain Sheaves should be prepared in advance of show. After grain is ripe, in hard dough stage, select heads in the field, true to type, good color, long stiff straw and well filled heads free from disease. Cut these off at ground level, three to five times the necessary amount to complete one sheaf. Be careful not to break straw in handling. Spread sample to dry in sun for a day or two or hang in dry shed, heads down in small bundles. Do not allow grain sheaf to get wet. When green color is entirely gone and straw dry, bind in bundles, tying with a soft cloth which will not cut the straw. Make bundles from two to three inches in diameter just below the head. Tie snugly in at least three places and hang in a dry place with heads down. Association offers the following award: Sweepstakes Winner Plaque The Senior Wheat King plaque will be awarded at the Whitman County Crop Improvement Association annual meeting. Senior Barley King Award All exhibits will be eligible for the Senior Barley King Award, and will be automatically entered in the Barley King Contest. One (1) quart of wheat is required for entry in this contest. Only one grain entry can be made by an exhibitor in each variety. Entries will be judged on the following basis: 1. Purity as to variety and freedom from weed seed, other grains, and foreign material. 2. Uniformity in shape, size and color of kernels. 3. Test weight. The Whitman County Crop Improvement Association offers the following award: Sweepstakes Winner Plaque The Senior Barley King plaque will be awarded at the Whitman County Crop Improvement Association annual meeting. DIVISION J OLD MACHINERY Superintendent: Boyd Jeffries, Colfax WHITMAN COUNTY CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION All exhibits will be eligible for the Senior Wheat King Award, and will be automatically entered in the Wheat King Contest. One (1) quart of wheat is required for entry in this contest. Only one grain entry can be made by an exhibitor in each variety. Rules and Regulations: 1. All tractors, engines, and combines shall be in place and ready for exhibit by 8 p.m. Wednesday. 2. Exhibits are to remain in place until 5 p.m. Sunday. All exhibits shall be off grounds no later than September 15. Senior Wheat King Award 3. Exhibits will be judged 8 a.m. noon on Thursday. 4. Judges will make their selection based on points earned in these categories: 5. General Appearance 10 points 6. Mechanical Condition 20 points 7. Exhibits previously judged in the past five years are not eligible for judging and premium points, but will be welcomed as additions to the overall spectator show. Entries will be judged on the following basis: 1. Purity as to variety and freedom from weed seed, other grains, and foreign material. 13
SECTION 1 WHEEL TYPE TRACTORS (Gasoline, Diesel and all fuel types) 1. Engines shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display only. Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20 2. No alterations to operating systems such as water injectors, relief valves, etc. will be allowed. 1. Tractor shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display, but cannot be judged. 2. Components on tractor will be judged for originality; such as carburetion, fuel injection systems, ignition intake, and exhaust systems, etc. 3. Shall be clean and painted. Correct color and decal placement will be considered. 4. Shall be 40 years or older. Newer units welcome for display but cannot be judged. 3. Must meet Washington State safety code in order to operate on grounds. 4. No limit on age of engines; reproductions welcome. SECTION 4 COMBINES (Pull Types and Self Propelled) Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20 1. Combine shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display, but cannot be judged. 2. Components on machine will be judged for originality (such as power unit and drive systems). 3. Must be clean and painted. Correct color and decal placement will be considered. 4. Shall be 30 years or older. Newer units welcome for display only. SECTION 2 TRACK TYPE TRACTORS (Gasoline, Diesel and all fuel types) Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20 SECTION 5 STATIONARY ENGINES (Water and Air Cooled) Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20 1. Originality of ignition, fuel and cooling systems should be maintained as close as possible. 1. Tractor shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display, but cannot be judged. 2. Shall be 50 years or older. 2. Components on tractor will be judged for originality; such as carburetion, fuel injection systems, ignition intake, and exhaust systems, etc. 3. Shall be clean and painted. Correct color and decal placement will be considered. 4. Shall be 40 years or older. Newer units welcome for display but cannot be judged. SECTION 3 STEAM ENGINES (Traction and Stationary types) Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20 14 3. Must be clean and painted. 4. Uniqueness of engine will be considered in judging. SECTION 6 OLD VEHICLES (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles) Points: Blue 30, Red 25, White 20 1. Vehicle shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display only. 2. Must be clean and painted. 3. Originality of operating components will be considered in judging, such as engine, drive train, wheels, etc. 4. Shall be 40 years or older. Newer units welcome for display with
Superintendent s permission, but cannot be judged. SECTION 7 OLD MACHINERY (Tractor Drawn) Points: Blue 30, Red 25, White 20 Stall availability is limited, arrangements must be made in advance with Superintendent, ham@palouse.com. Hats and boots are mandatory. A rider, at their discretion, may wear appropriate protective headgear with secured harness in any event. No cross entry between Riders in Walk-Trot, and Lead Line Classes. 1. Shall be operative. No stallions allowed in classes with handlers 18 2. Must be clean and painted as close to and under. original as possible. No running Martingale or gag bits. 3. Shall be at least 40 years old. Green classes 41, 49: horses not placing more than 3 times. SECTION 8 HORSE MACHINERY Points: Blue 30, Red 25, White 20 1. Shall be operative. 2. Must be clean and painted to original color. SECTION 9 HORSE WAGONS AND CARTS Points: Blue 30, Red 25, White 20 1. Shall be operative. 2. Must be clean and painted. SECTION 10 SPECIAL DISPLAYS Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20 A grouping of 3 large or 10 small items displayed together. Items in display may have been exhibited and judged separately in prior years. Division-K OPEN HORSE SHOW Superintendent: Connie Ham, Palouse Date: Saturday Sept. 7, 7:30 AM- 4PM Outdoor Arena Entry forms available by contacting Connie Ham (509-878-1765) or www.palouseempirefair.org see entry forms for complete rules and regulations. Entry fees are $2.50 per class, payable before August 1 st. Post entries will be $5.00 per class. Show office will open at 6:00 a.m. Show will start promptly at 7:30 a.m., and end at or before 4:00 p.m. regardless of accomplished classes. All entries must be registered with their respective breed association, registration paper may be checked in case of conflict. Classes 32, 51, 52: will be judged by the trail judge. Class 51 A) 19 and over, B) 14 to 18, C) 13 and under. Classes 9-22, 32, 47, 52 are judged by age of horse. No entry fees for classes 7, 23, and 31. Trail judge will judge the trail and lunge line classes. If gate holds are needed for tack changes, the person or horse has to be in the class before, and the show secretary must be notified. The horse s birthday shall be January 1 of the year foaled. Participant s age is determined as of January 1 of the show year. Classes may be split or combined at the discretion of the show committee. The show committee and or Judge reserves the right to disqualify any contestant who displays poor sportsmanship or who is abusive to any individual or animal, and may be asked to leave the show. Judges decisions are final in all classes. Division L- Llamas Open Class Superintendent: Russ Staska-Colfax For Rules and Regulations Refer to 4-H Division F 15