Exhibitor's Handbook September 16-23, 2023

Exhibitor’s Handbook

September 16-23, 2023

Table of Contents

Open Shows

Horse Show 4

Dairy Cattle 6

Dairy Goat 9

Farm Produce 11

Handcrafter’s Spinoff ________17

Creative Arts 19

Baked Goods and Candy 22

Miscellaneous Arts & Crafts 25

Flowers/Horticulture 29

Food Preservation 37

Home Brewing 39

Junior Fair

Youth Org Boards_ 42

2023 Jr. Fair Board 43

Demonstration or Illustrated Talk 43

Cloverbuds 44

Clothing and Textiles 45

Food and Nutrition 47

Baked Goods Auction 51

Best Dressed Table Setting 50

Still Exhibits 51

Career Technical Program Exhibits 56

Gardening and Horticulture 58

Livestock Activities 63

Dairy Cattle 66

Market Cattle 69

Swine 76

Sheep 78

Goats 81

Poultry 87

Rabbits 91

Jr. Fair Sale 96

Small Animals and Pets 98

Horses and Ponies 100

Dogs 106

Alpacas and Llamas 114

Animal and Me 116

Fair Rules and By-Laws

Fair General Rules 117

ODA Livestock Exhibition Rules 122

DCAS Constitution 136

Jr. Fair Schedule of Events 145

Coloring Contest – Coloring Sheet 148

Open Class Entry Form 149

*A copy of this publication and individual sections

may be accessed online at

www.delawarecountyfair.com.

Delaware County Fair

236 Pennsylvania Ave.

Delaware, OH 43015

Jennifer McGowan

Fair Manager

[email protected]om

740-362-3851

Join the Delaware County Agricultural Society!

Memberships are available for $2 in the fair office, Monday-Friday during the

hours of 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., until November 1, 2023.

*Must be a resident of Delaware County to become a member*

Candidate petitions for the Board of Directors are due in the fair office by

November 8, 2023. General election of the Board of Directors is November 14,

2023. Voting will take place on that date in the Ag Center from 6:30a.m. – 8:30

a.m. and 2-7 p.m. The annual meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. or following the

vote count, whichever is later, in the Ag Center.

*Must be a member of the Delaware County Agricultural Society to vote*

DEPARTMENT: OPEN HORSE SHOW

Superintendent: Diane Winters

Show Committee: Pat Allen, Deb Bergandine, Jackie Blair, Dawn Cook, Bill & Nancee Fisher, Patti Gladman, Linda Hall,

Mike Harter, Ross Long (Honorary), Jon Melvin

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 at 9 A.M. – NEEDS TO BE DONE BY 5PM

Registration Time: Starts at 8 a.m. Must be registered one class before. Show starts at 9 a.m. sharp. Proper show attire.

Please dress for the type of horse you are showing. Following Ohio 4-H Rule Book. No entry fee refunds.

Entry Fee

Payback 1

Place

Payback 2

Place

$5.00

$11.00

$8.00

Rules

1. Judge’s Decision is Final.

2. NO STALLS AVAILABLE FOR HAUL-INS.

3. WALK TROT RIDERS MAY NOT RIDE IN 3 GAITED CLASSES (INCLUDES CONTESTING)

4. 1

Year/Beginner exhibitors may not show in age group classes

5. Committee has the right to combine classes as deemed necessary.

6. Show Committee and the Delaware County Agricultural Society not responsible for any accidents, lost or stolen

property.

Classes

**SMS Classes English/Western/Ranch**

1. Showmanship Pee Wee 8 and Under*

2. Showmanship Beginner/1

year

3. Showmanship 9-13

4. Showmanship 14-18

5. Showmanship Open

6. Leadline Class (English/Ranch/Western) (Appropriate tack and attire are required) 8 and under riders (not

showing in any other riding classes)*

**HMS Classes Western/Ranch**

7. Horsemanship Pee wee 8 and under (walk/trot) (cannot have shown in Leadline)*

8. Horsemanship Youth Walk Trot 8-18

9. Horsemanship Beginner/1

Year

10. Horsemanship 9-13

11. Horsemanship 14-18

12. Generation Gap Horsemanship (15 yrs between riders) (each rider pays entry fee)

**Must choose between Western Pleasure and Ranch Pleasure**

13. Western Pleasure Youth Walk Trot 8-18

14. Western Pleasure Beginner/1

year

15. Western Pleasure 9-13

16. Western Pleasure 14-18

17. Ranch Pleasure Youth Walk Trot 8-18

18. Ranch Pleasure Beginner/1

year

19. Ranch Pleasure 9-13

20. Ranch Pleasure 14-18

21. Equitation Youth Walk Trot 8-18

22. Equitation Beginner/1

year

23. Equitation 9-13

24. Equitation 14-18

25. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure Youth Walk Trot 8-18

26. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure Beginner/1

year

27. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure 9-13

28. Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure 14-18

29. Practice Barrels ($5.00 entry no paybacks)

30. Barrels 9-13

31. Barrels 14-18

32. Barrels Open

33. Practice Poles ($5.00 entry no paybacks)

34. Poles 9-13

35. Poles 14-18

36. Poles Open

If time permits, we will hold the following classes:

37. Keyhole 9-13

38. Keyhole 14-18

39. Keyhole Open

40. Stakes 9-13

41. Stakes 14-18

42. Stakes Open

4-H CLASSES

30201 Ground Roping 9-13

30202 Ground Roping 14-18

*Special Awards to winners of Classes 1, 6, and 7: Diane Winters, All-Win Stables

DEPARTMENT: OPEN DAIRY CATTLE

Superintendent: Mary Fleming

Show Committee: Earl Lehner, Joyce Downerd, Liz Thurston, and Jim Barnett

Please note: All cattle must be registered or Grade I.D. and each exhibitor must have the registration papers for the

entries as they may be checked prior to show time by a representative of the Dairy Cattle Department. Please refer to

Health Regulations in the premium book. Late entries accepted through August 31st with a $50 fee. Walk-in entries will

be charged a late fee of $100 per entry. Exhibitors limited to two (2) entries per class. All animals must be taken to the

Show Ring in order to receive the award from the judge. Entry fee is $5 for each class.

**ONLY OPEN TO OHIO EXHIBITORS**

Show rules:

1. The judging will begin at the conclusion of the Jr. Dairy Show, Saturday, September at approximately 1 pm.

2. All Open Show dairy cattle must be on the grounds by 10 a.m. Saturday.

3. All Open Show dairy cattle may leave after the Junior and Open Show are completed; with complete stall

cleaning by 8 a.m. the next morning or premiums will be forfeited.

4. One wild card animal substitution and one in-class substitution will be honored. Those substitutions will be

declared to the chairman of the show committee.

5. The adult showmanship contest is open to any dairy exhibitor 18 years of age or older. Junior Fair exhibitors are

not eligible.

6. Pee-wee showmanship is open to any individual affiliated with the dairy industry who is too young to exhibit by

4-H age.

7. The entries for the milk bottle and milk can contests must be new, original themes or ideas and no return entries

from previous years.

8. Show schedule will be posted in the barn.

9. All other breed classes may be split if more than 7 animals in a class.

10. No prior entry for showmanship required.

11. Please refer to the health and inspection rules sections.

Entry fees will be matched by the Delaware County Agricultural Society to generate a pool of premium money for each

class. This pool will be awarded according to the following allocation.

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

If <7 entries

50%

30%

20%

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If >7 entries

50%

25%

15%

10%

SECTION 100: DAIRY CATTLE

Class Numbers 101( ) Jersey

Class Numbers 102( ) All Other Breeds

Classes – Last 2 digits for class number

Example: Class 10107 is Jersey Senior Yearling /Fall Yearling Heifer.

A. Pee Wee Showmanship*

B. Adult Showmanship*

01 Junior Heifer Calf/Spring Heifer Class, born on or after March 1 of current year and over 4 months of age

02 Intermediate Heifer Calf/Winter Heifer Class, born on or after December 1, 2022 through February 28,

2023

03 Senior Heifer Calf /Fall Heifer Calf, born on or after September 1 through November 30, 2022

04 Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1 through August 31, 2022

05 Junior Yearling Heifer/Spring Yearling Heifer, born on or after March 1 through May 31, 2022

06 Intermediate Yearling Heifer/Winter Yearling Heifer, born December 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022

07 Senior Yearling Heifer/Fall Yearling Heifer, born on or after September 1 through November 30, 2021

(Not Milking)

08 Junior Best Three Females under 2 years of age

09 Cow, 2 years and under, born on or after September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021

10 Cow, 3 years and under 4, born on or after September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020

11 Cow, 4 years and under 5, born on or after September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019

12 Aged Cow, born before September 2018

13 Dry Cow, 3 years and older born before September 1, 2020

14 Two animals, produce of dam

15 Parent and offspring

16 Herd of 4 animals. One entry per exhibitor per breed

10117 Bull Calf, born on or after September 1, 2022, and over 4 months of age. (Sponsored Class) - All breeds

10118 Decorated Calf Milk Bottle: Two- or three-quart calf milk bottle decorated by the exhibitor.

10119 Decorated Milk Can. Typical sized milk can decorated by the exhibitor.

Premier Exhibitor Award – Awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points for up to six animals. There is no

limit on the number exhibited, but the Premier Exhibitor Awards will be automatically figured on the top six animals

accumulating the most points as outlined below: (Sponsored Class)

*No prior entry required

Placing

Senior Females,

Except Dry Cows

Bulls, Junior Females

and Dry Cows

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$50.00

$30.00

$20.00

AWARDS

Rosette Junior Champion Female – one for Jerseys, one for other breeds

Rosette Senior Champion Female – one for Jerseys, one for other breeds

Rosette Grand Champion Female – one for Jerseys, one for other breeds

Reserve rosettes for each of the above (6)

Supreme Grand Champion Cow overall Breeds – Trophy

Rosette Reserve Supreme Champion

Supreme Champion Heifer overall Breeds – Trophy

Rosette Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer

Adult & Pee Wee Showmanship - Trophies

Ribbons for class placings, 1st-5th place

DEPARTMENT: OPEN DAIRY GOAT SHOW

Superintendent: Julie Lucas

This show is double sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA)

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Location: Junior Fair Lamb & Pig Barn

Check in: 8-9:30 a.m., Saturday morning. Show begins at 10 a.m.

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$12.00

$10.00

$8.00

RULES:

1. Entry fee is $4 per goat. Entries may be made through 9:30 a.m. the day of the show. Pre-entries made on, or before

the open class pre-entry deadline are appreciated.

2. One day, in and out show. Show will be back in the Lamb & Pig Barn, with pens available.

3. Exhibitors will be required to pay the gate admission fee to enter the fairgrounds. Those pre-entering may receive a

fair pass in advance, depending on the total entry fees paid.

4. Junior and Combined (Sr/Jr) Doe Shows are separately sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association for the

following breeds: Alpine, Lamancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Oberhasli, Toggenburg, All Other Purebreds, and Recorded

Grade. This is also the order of the show. To facilitate a smooth show, the order of the show is subject to change. ADGA

rules shall govern.

5. Jr does will be shown in the Combined Senior/Junior show only if they are needed to make numbers. Entry of Junior

does will be determined by the show committee at the show. Premiums will not be paid for Junior does shown in the

combined show (i.e., Class 5) but will be paid for does shown in the Junior show (i.e., Classes 1 through 4).

6. Original registration papers are required for animals six months of age or older. Stamped duplicates may be used for

kids under 6 months of age. Papers must be shown to the show secretary when checking in for the show. Check in: 8

a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

7. All tattoos must be legible and correspond with the registration certificate.

8. Animals must be in place by 9:15 a.m. the day of the show.

9. Junior exhibitors wishing to show in the open show may do so and may leave their goats at the fair through the

Saturday show. The exhibitor must complete the open class entry form and pay the fees as listed for this show.

10. Base date shall be the date of the show.

11. Refer to health regulations printed in the beginning of the fair book for health requirements.

12. Each breed must have a minimum of 10 animals and 2 families exhibiting or the following year the class will be re-

evaluated for inclusion.

13. Only female animals may be exhibited. No bucks.

14. Any doe that has ever freshened shall compete only in the milking classes even though dry at the time of showing.

15. The Combined show will be completed first, followed by the Junior Doe show.

16. A Best Doe in Show will be selected at the end of all breed classes for each show.

Dairy Goat Classes

Example: Class 11044 is a Nubian Dry Yearling

Class Number 1101(_) Alpine

Class Number 1102(_) Lamancha

Class Number 1103(_) Nigerian Dwarf

Class Number 1104(_) Nubian

Class Number 1105(_) Oberhasli

Class Number 1106(_) Toggenburg

Class Number 1107(_) All Other Purebreds

Class Number 1108(_) Recorded Grade

Last digit of Dairy Goat Class Number

Class 1 - Junior Kid, born 4/01/23 or later

Class 2 - Intermediate Kid, born 3/01/23 to 3/31/23

Class 3 - Senior Kid, born 1/01/23 to 2/28/23

Class 4 - Dry Yearling, born 9/24/21 to 12/31/22

Class 5 - Doe, under 2 and never freshened (combined show only - no premium)

Class 6 - Doe, Under 2 yrs. in Milk

Class 7 - Doe, 2 yrs. & under 3 yrs. in Milk

Class 8 - Doe, 3 yrs. & under 5 yrs. in Milk

Class 9 - Doe, 5 yrs. & over in Milk

DEPARTMENT: FARM PRODUCE

Superintendents: Ray & Nancy Traub

Date: Judging to start at 1 p.m., September 16, 2023.

Location: Ag Center Building

Premiums

Classes

Entry Fee

1st

2nd

3rd

20303, 20304,

20305

$1.40

$7.00

$5.00

$3.00

20819

$2.00

$50.00

$25.00

$15.00

All Other Classes

$1.00

$5.00

$4.00

$3.00

Rules:

1. Entries are open to any Ohio resident.

2. Open only to entries actually raised by the exhibitor.

3. All grain and seed must have been grown in the prior or current year. Unless otherwise noted, all other items must

have been grown in the current year.

4. No more than one entry per class per exhibitor and no article entered may be shown in more than one class.

5. All varieties must be named on entry blank.

6. A variety listed in one class is not eligible to be entered as “any other variety”.

7. Entries should be named by exhibitor.

8. Each exhibitor is responsible for their own container.

9. Check-in will be in the Ag Center Building from 5-8 p.m. Friday night prior to the opening of the fair and 9-11 a.m. the

first Saturday of the fair.

10. Do not use plastic bags to submit vegetables.

11. All entries must be in place by 11 a.m. the first Saturday of the fair.

12. Judging will start at 1 p.m. the first Saturday of the fair.

13. Exhibitors are not allowed to talk to the Judge or handle the produce while the judging is taking place.

14. Exhibits will be released the second Saturday at 7 p.m. Entries may not be removed prior to release. Farm produce

items not picked up by noon on Sunday may be disposed of at the department head’s discretion

Classes

Section 201 – Soybeans

20101 One Peck, any variety

20102 Five Stalks, Any Variety, under 130 days

20104 Five Stalks, Any Variety, over 130 days

Section 202 – Wheat – One Peck

20201 Any Name Variety

Section 203 – Corn

Single Ear Hybrid

20301 Early (90 to 100 days)

20302 Full Season (over 110 days)

Ten Ear Sample Hybrid

20303 Early (90 to 100 days)

20304 Medium (101 to 110 days)

20305 Full Season (over 110 days)

Section 204 – Apples – Plate Of Three

20401 Red Delicious

20402 Golden Delicious

20403 McIntosh

20404 Jonathon

20405 Any other variety

Section 205 - Potatoes – One Peck

20501 Red Pontiac

20502 Any other red variety

20503 Kennebec

20504 Any other white variety

20505 Yukon Gold

20506 Any variety of sweet potatoes

Champion - Best of Class Potatoes – Rosette

Section 206 - Hay – One Slab (Slab to be 4” to 6” thick from bale)

20601 Clover

20602 Alfalfa

20603 Timothy

20604 Mixed

Champion - Best of Class Hay - Rosette

Section 207 - Miscellaneous - 2023 Crop Only

20701 Yellow or Green Pod Beans, best quart in pod

20702 Lima Beans, best quart, shelled

20703 Beets, table, best 3

20704 Broccoli, best bunch

20705 Brussels Sprouts, best quart

20706 Cabbage, Any variety, best head

20707 Carrots, best 3

20708 Cauliflower, best 1

20709 Celery, best bunch

20710 Cucumbers, slicing, best 3

20711 Cucumbers, pickling, best 3

20712 Eggplant, best 1

20713 Cantaloupe, best 1

20714 Watermelon, best 1

20715 Okra, best 3

20716 Garlic, best 3 heads

20717 Onions, Red, best 3

20718 Onions, Yellow, best 3, globe shaped

20719 Onions, Yellow, best 3, flat

20720 Onions, White, best 3, globe shaped

20721 Onions, White, best 3, flat

20722 Parsnips, best 3

20723 Bell Peppers, best 3, green

20724 Bell Peppers, best 3, red

20725 Bell Peppers, best 3, yellow

20726 Bell Peppers, best 3, purple

20727 Peppers, best 3, sweet, any color

20728 Peppers, best 3, hot, any color

20729 Jalapeño, best 3, hot green

20730 Pimentos, best 3

20731 Pumpkins, best 3, Pie, green stem

20732 Pumpkins, best 1, hard green stem

20733 Warted pumpkin, best 1, green stem

20734 Radishes, best 3

20735 Rhubarb, best 5 stalks/ribs

20736 Rutabagas, best 3

20737 Salsify roots, best 3

20738 Squash, Big Max, soft stem

20739 Summer Squash, best 1, Any Variety

20740 Squash, best 1, zucchini

20741 Squash, best 1, any other variety

20742 Swiss Chard, best 5 stalks/ribs

20743 Tomatoes, best 3, Beefsteak

20744 Tomatoes, best 3, Oxhart

20745 Tomatoes, best 3, Ponderosa

20746 Tomatoes, best 10, small yellow

20747 Tomatoes, best 10, small red cherry

20748 Tomatoes, best 3, red other variety

20749 Tomatoes, best 3, hybrid

20750 Tomatoes, best 3, Heirloom

20751 Tomatoes, best 3, yellow

20752 Tomatoes, best 3, Roma type

20753 Turnips, best 3

20754 Display of 5 Different Vegetables in 18” Square Container

20755 Most unusual produce item, 1, judge’s opinion

Champion - Best of All Classes Tomatoes – Rosette

Champion – Best of All Classes Peppers – Rosette

Section 208 - Largest Farm Product - 2023 Crop Only

20801 Beets, table, 1, largest and best quality

20802 Beets, Mangel or Sugar, 1, largest and best quality

20803 Cabbage, 1, largest and best quality

20804 Cucumber, green, 1, largest and best quality

20805 Corn, field, largest ear in diameter and best quality

20806 Corn, field, longest ear and best quality

20807 Cantaloupe, 1, largest and best quality

20808 Watermelon, 1, largest and best quality

20809 Potato, 1, largest and best quality

20810 Sweet Potato, 1, largest and best quality

20811 Squash, 1, largest and best quality (zucchini)

20812 Squash, 1, largest and best quality (butternut)

20813 Sunflower, 1, largest and best quality (largest head)

20814 Sunflower, 1, tallest

20815 Tomato, 1, largest and best quality

20816 Turnip, 1, largest and best quality

20817 Tallest Corn Stalk with ears and best quality

20818 Eggplant, 1, largest and best quality

20819 Largest Quality Pumpkin/Squash (entry fee: $2)

Section 209 – Syrup, Honey, Beeswax, Bees

20901 Shallow or medium frames of honey, 1 frame wrapped for protection

20902 Full depth frames of honey, 2 – 1 lb. glass jars

20903 Maple syrup, 2, 8-oz jars, any color

Section 210 - Tree Nuts

Farm produce rules apply along with the following:

1. All nuts native or cultivated, to be gathered by exhibitor within last 12 months of show date. If grafted, name of

cultivar to be placed on the ticket by exhibitor.

2. Nuts to be free of husk and clean of stains (black walnuts, butternut and English walnuts).

3. Some nuts in each entry may be cracked for judging at time of judging.

4. One entry consists of 15 edible nuts (from same tree).

21001 Walnut, Any Variety

21002 Hickory, Any Variety

21003 All other edible nuts not listed (No buckeyes or acorns)

Section 211 – Fall Decorations

21101 Scarecrow

21102 Painted/Decorated Pumpkin

DEPARTMENT: HANDCRAFTER’S SPINOFF

Superintendent: Deb Bergmann

Rules:

1. The Delaware County Fair Alpaca Handcrafter’s SpinOff will follow AOA Spinoff Rules page 67-69 in the Alpaca Owners

Association Show System Handbook.

2. Fleeces are to be presented in clear plastic gallon bags with a completed and legible Identification Card.

3. Age Divisions for Alpacas on date of Shearing:

A) 6 through 12 months

B) First Birthday through 24 months

C) Second Birthday through 36 months

D) Third Birthday and Older

4. Entries are open to any United States resident.

5. Entry is $40 for each minimum 2 oz to maximum 4 oz fleece sample.

6. Entries must be received on or before June 30, 2023. Judging will take place before the first Saturday of the fair at 9

a.m.

7. Exhibits will be displayed the entire week of the Fair. They may be reclaimed the Sunday following the fair from 9 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Entries many not be removed prior to release. Items remaining will be mailed to entrant.

8. Level 1 Show Class ribbons awarded for 1

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place and Judges Choice.

9. Showresults will be registered with AOA.

10. Judging for fiber samples submitted for other species (i.e. sheep, llamas, rabbits) will be judged according to similar

standards.

Classes

XXXXX Alpaca Fiber

XXXXX Llama Fiber

XXXXX Fine Wool

XXXXX Meat Breed Wool

XXXXX Coarse Wool

XXXXX Rabbit Fiber

DEPARTMENT: QUILTING

Superintendent: Claire Turnbull

Read the General Rules for Quilting:

1. Entries are open to any Ohio resident. Entry fees are 20% of first place premium.

2. Check-in will be in the Arts and Crafts Building from 3-6 p.m. Friday night prior to the opening of the fair.

3. Judging will take place the first Saturday at 9 a.m. The area will be roped off during the judging process with public not

present.

4. The Arts and Crafts building is open from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day and is locked at all other times. Management is not

responsible for any lost or damaged items.

5. Exhibits should be reclaimed the second Saturday at 7 p.m. Entries many not be removed prior to release. Items

remaining will be held in the fair office for two weeks.

6. There is a maximum of 3 quilts per class per exhibitor.

7. Entries not entered in the correct size classification will not be judged but will be hung for exhibition. Extra care

should be taken to measure your quilt and enter it in the correct class.

8. Quilts submitted as veterans quilts will not be charged entry fee and will not be judged. These quilts are to be

awarded to veterans on Friday evening at the Veteran’s Dinner. Entrants will receive a daily pass for the fair (any day

except Thursday). Entrants are also invited to attend the Veteran’s Dinner on Friday evening to present your quilt.

9. If you wish to make a brief statement about the entry, please do so on a 3” x 5” note card firmly attached to the

bottom right side of the quilt entry.

Bed Quilts - Must be more than 63” on shortest side

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$15.00

$12.00

$10.00

30102 Bed Quilt Hand quilted.

30103 Bed Quilt Machine quilted.

30104 Hand Appliquéd Quilt Majority of top must be hand appliquéd

30105 Machine Appliquéd Quilt Majority of quilt top must be machine appliquéd.

30106 Hand Embroidered Quilt

30107 Machine Embroidered Quilt Majority of quilt top to be machine appliquéd.

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$10.00

$8.00

$6.00

30108 Lap Quilts (Must be less than 63” on shortest side)

30109 Baby Quilts (Any size up to 36 x 52 for the body plus 5 inches for additional ruffles or trims)

Miscellaneous Quilts - Must be more than 63” on shortest side

30114 Self-Designed Quilt (any size) Entire quilt to be designed by exhibitor. Pattern must be included.

30115 Group Quilt Constructed by a group of 3 or more

30116 Multi-Media Quilt Quilted thread painting, pictures, etc.

30117 Quilted Wall Hanging (short side to be less than 50”)

30118 Miniature Quilt (Not to exceed 24” on any side)

30119 Table Runners/Toppers Machine or hand quilted.

30120 Quilted Accessories purses, pillows, tree skirts, etc.

30121 Antique Quilts (Greater than 25 years old)

Veteran Quilts (no premium/no entry fee)

30122 Veteran quilts will not be judged. Veteran quilts shall be constructed in patriotic theme/colors. They will

be given to a veteran on Friday evening but will be hung for public viewing during the fair. Note: If you are

entering a veteran quilt for judging in another class please enter it in the appropriate class.

DEPARTMENT: CREATIVE ARTS

DIVISION 302: PHOTOGRAPHY

DIVISION 303: PAINTING AND DRAWING

Superintendents: Atalie Bale and Cheryl Durheim

Rules:

1. Entries in this department must be registered prior to fair. Registrations must be made in the fair office no later than

the fourth Friday of August. Entries that are not preregistered will not be accepted. See the Open Fair Entry form and/or

Entries and Admission for requirements.

2. Entries are open to any Ohio resident.

3. Check-in will be in the Arts and Crafts Building from 5-8 p.m. the Friday night prior to the opening of the fair. No

entries will be accepted prior to check in time.

4. The Fair will not be responsible for lost or damaged items.

5. The Arts and Crafts building is open from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day and is locked at all other times. All exhibits can be

picked up the Sunday immediately following the fair from 9 a.m. - noon. Any items remaining will be taken to the fair

office and held 2 weeks.

6. Photography judging will be the first Saturday of the fair and will begin at 8 a.m. Art judging will follow. Awards will be

presented during check out.

7. While the building is open during judging, the judging area will be roped off and closed to the public.

8. All entries must remain in place as part of the exhibition for the duration of the fair – no early releases. If an exhibit is

removed early, the exhibitor will not be allowed to enter in this department for two years.

9. All entries must be the original work of the exhibitor. Any exhibit that has received an award at the Delaware County

Fair in any previous year may not be entered. Exhibitors should be aware that the exhibition area is not a climate

controlled environment and could subject exhibits to heat, cold, or moisture.

10. All exhibitors’ tags will be in the possession of the department and will be available at check in. Entry tags will be

attached during the check in process. A claim tag will be issued during the check in process and is required to claim your

exhibits during check out. You may not hang exhibits this will be done by the department. Conversely, you may not

retrieve your own exhibit during check out.

11. All Entries should be entered into the class that item best fits the item. No class changes will be permitted after the

entry deadline. Entry class or section for exhibits entered cannot be changed during check in. If a different exhibit class

or section is brought as a replacement, it will not be accepted.

12. There is a maximum of 3 entries per exhibitor per class. Up to three places in each class may be awarded but is not

required. If nothing is deemed worthy a placing will not be made.

13. All photography will be displayed in a clear plastic sleeve provided by the department and attached to the wall by

the department. No frames or matting will be permitted. Judging is based 100% on the photograph. Entries not properly

presented or sized will be disqualified. All photos must be 8” x 10” in size.

14. All photographs and art work must have the entrants name, address, phone #, and class that the item is being

entered into permanently written or attached to the back of the entered item.

15. Photos may be digitally enhanced (brightness, contrast, color saturation, tint, hue, HDR) but not altered.

16. All monochrome photos must be entered in the monochrome category. Photos may be black & white or sepia.

17. Please read the fair general rules.

Class Definitions:

Amateur

These sections are for all photographers of all ages that do not teach, sell for profit, or participate in private or public

shows or other like activities for monetary gain. Any exhibitor that receives a placing in an amateur section will be

checked to insure they are an amateur.

An exhibitor deemed to be advanced or professional that shows in an amateur section in that area will lose their placing,

premium, and not be allowed to exhibit in any section in this department for two years. Any exhibitor that has ever

entered as a professional must continue to do so in the future.

Professional

Photographers, painters, and artists that sell, or participate in activity for monetary gain must enter in the Professional

Photography or Advanced Art classes. The integrity and ethics of the advanced/ professional should preclude them from

competing against amateurs. Any photographer or artist may enter as a professional if they wish.

All entry fees are 20% of the first place premium.

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$15.00

$10.00

$8.00

Classes

Amateur Photography (All color except class 30219)

Best of Show Amateur Photography - Trophy

30210 People

30211 Macro

30212 Still Life

30213 Delaware County Fair Related

30214 Landscape

30215 Wildlife/ Zoo Animals

30216 Pets/domestic/farm animals

30217 Building/architecture

30218 Sports

30219 Monochrome

Professional Photography Color (All color except class 30254)

Best of Show Advanced/Professional Photography - Trophy

30250 Still Life

30251 Wildlife/Nature/Pets

30252 Landscape

30253 People/Portraits

30254 Monochrome

Amateur Painting Monochrome or Color

Best Amateur Painting – Rosette

30310 Oils, Watercolors, Acrylic, and Mixed Media

Amateur Drawing Monochrome or Color

Best Amateur Drawing – Rosette

30311 Pencil, Pen, and Pastels

Best in Show Amateur Art – Trophy

Professional Painting Monochrome or Color

30320 Oils, Watercolors, Acrylic, or Mixed Media

Best Advanced/Professional Painting – Rosette

Best in Show Advanced/Professional -Trophy

DEPARTMENT: BAKED GOODS & CANDY

Superintendent: Melody Kerr

Read the General Rules for Baked Goods & Candy:

1. Entries open to any Ohio resident.

2. Check-in will be in the Arts and Crafts Building from 5-8 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 17). No entries will be accepted prior to

check-in.

3. Judging will be on Monday beginning at 9 a.m.

4. Questions will be permitted during judging as long as it does not slow down judging.

5. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. No premiums will be awarded by the Judge if the exhibit is considered

unworthy.

6. Exhibitor’s tag is required and no article will be released at the fair unless exhibitor presents their exhibitor’s tag.

7. The Arts and Crafts building is open from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day and is locked at all other times.

8. Management is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

9. Remaining exhibits can be picked up the Sunday after the fair from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Only cut portions of the baked

items will be kept, the remaining portion can be picked up after 1 p.m. on Monday.

10. Exhibits may not be removed prior to release. Any items remaining will be taken to the Fair Office and held one

week.

11. Baked goods must be baked by the person entering them. They will be judged on general appearance, flavor, quality

& texture.

12. Exhibitor tags are not available prior to check in. All exhibitor tags will be in the possession of the department and

will not be available in the fair office.

13. There is a maximum of 3 entries per class per exhibitor.

14. Cookies and candies must have 6 on a plate.

15. All entries should arrive at the fair with a covering – either saran wrap, zip lock bag, or plastic container. They sit

overnight in the building and need to be protected.

All entry fees 20% of first place premium.

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$5.00

$3.00

$2.00

Classes

Section 304

Cakes

30401 Angel Cakes, Carrot Cakes, and Pound Cakes

30402 Chocolate, and German Chocolate Cakes

30403 White and Yellow Cakes

30405 Family Favorite Cakes

Section 305

Quick Breads

30510 Scones, Biscuits, and Muffins (6)

30511 Banana (loaf)

30512 Ginger and Coffee Cake (loaf)

30513 Zucchini (loaf)

30514 Family Favorite (loaf or muffins)

Yeast Breads

30520 White and Whole Wheat loaf

30521 Cinnamon Rolls (plate or pan)

30522 Family Favorite (loaf or rolls)

Same Recipe

30525 Same Recipe: Molasses Cookies using recipe provided below:

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter (room temperature), 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, 3/4 white granulated sugar, 1/4 cup

light, un-sulphured “fancy” molasses, 1 large egg (lightly beaten), 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, 1

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon salt (add a

pinch more if using unsalted butter)

Instructions: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside. In a

large bowl with an electric mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the

shortening, softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes at medium speed). Add the egg and

molasses and beat in until smooth and creamy. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until the mixture comes together

as a moist dough. Remove dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up

to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 350F, with the rack in the center of the oven. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon

measure, take a scoop of the dough and form into a 1 1/2-inch diameter ball (check the size of the first one and then

make the remaining ones the same size). Roll the ball in white granulated sugar and place onto an un-greased baking or

cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Repeat forming balls and rolling in sugar until your baking sheet is full. Cover and

refrigerate any remaining dough to make another batch later. Bake in preheat oven for about 14-15 minutes. Cookies

will look puffy, but will deflate as they cool. Remove from oven, let stand about 1 minutes, then carefully transfer to a

wire rack to cool completely. Cookies should not have spread much, should be thick and the inside should be dry and

set. If the center of the cookie is moist, adjust the baking time, adding more time, as necessary.

Section 306

Cookies (6 cookies or brownies)

30630 Chocolate Chip

30631 Peanut Butter

30632 Sugar

30633 Bar

30634 Brownies

30635 No Bake

30636 Family Favorite

Pies

30650 Apple

30651 Peach

30652 Cherry

30653 Berry

30654 Nut

30655 Family Favorite

Candy (6 pieces)

30660 Buckeyes

30661 Fudge

30662 Brittle

30663 Hard, Molded, and Coated Candy

DEPARTMENT: MISCELLANEOUS ARTS & CRAFTS

Superintendent: Melody Kerr

Read the General Rules for Crafts:

1. Entries open to any Ohio resident.

2. Check-in will be in the Arts and Crafts Building from 5pm-8pm the Friday night prior to the opening of the fair. No

entries will be accepted prior to check-in.

3. All exhibits must be the work of exhibitor. Any article that has won a prize at the Delaware County Fair in any other

year will not be eligible for a premium this year.

4. No premiums will be awarded by Judge if exhibit is considered unworthy.

5. Exhibitor’s tag is required and no article will be released at the Fair unless exhibitor presents their exhibitor’s tag.

6. Judging will be the first Saturday at 9:00 am

7. Management will not be responsible for lost or damaged items.

8. If an item is too valuable pictures can be taken of the project from start to finish and displayed on a poster board no

larger than 22” X 28”. The original project must be presented during judging.

9. Exhibits will be released the Sunday after fair from 9 a.m. - Noon. Exhibits may not be removed prior to release. Any

exhibits left will be taken to the Fair Office and held for up to two weeks.

10. Exhibitor tags are not available prior to check in. All exhibitor tags will be in the possession of the department and

will not be available in the fair office.

11. There is a maximum of 3 entries per class per exhibitor.

All entry fees 20% of first place premium.

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$5.00

$3.00

$2.00

Classes

Section 307

Needle Arts

30701 Afghan/ Knit + Crochet

30702 Crochet to Felt

30703 Knit to Felt

30704 Bear Creek Felting

30705 Any item not listed

Rug Art

30706 Latch Hooked Rug

30707 Rag Rug

Loom Weaving & Hand Spinning

30708 Fashion Accessory

30709 Garment

30710 Hand Woven Fabric

30711 Yarn

30712 Any item not listed

Needle Arts Other

30713 Embroidery (Regular)

30714 Hardanger and Mixed Technique

30715 Any item not listed

Tole & Decorated Painting

30716 Animals

30717 Floral

30718 Folk Art

30719 Landscape

30720 Any item not listed

Stained Glass

30721 Free Standing

30722 Hanging Piece

30723 Any item not listed

Paper Arts

30724 Collage/Decoupage

30725 Greeting Card

30726 Other/Art Stamping

Miniature Art

30727 Doll House

30728 Fairy Garden

Jewelry & Beading

30729 Bead Making & Stringing

30730 Bead Weaving

30731 Wire Working

30732 Any item not listed

Woodworking

30733 Furniture

30734 Turned Item

30735 Carved/Relief Carved Item

30736 Any item not listed

Other Crafting Art

30737 Hand Crafted Basketry

30738 Handmade Candles & Soaps

30739 Ceramics/Wheel

30740 Ceramics/Slab

30741 Lettered Saying on wood, cup, etc.

30742 Any item not listed

Clothing Sewing

30743 Baby Outfit

30744 Childs Outfit

30745 Young Adult Outfit

30746 Adult Outfit

30747 Adult/Child Costume

30748 Any item not listed

Handcrafted Gourd Arts

30749 Painted/Colored

30750 Carved/Wood burned

30751 Practical Use

30752 Doll/Animal/Character

Handcrafted Holiday Art

30753 Wreath/Door Decor

30754 Stocking/Ornament

30755 Holiday: Any item not listed

Handcrafted Scrapbook Arts

30756 Celebration

30757 Family/ Heritage Genealogy

30758 Travel

Section 308

Antiques

30859 Dolls/Figurines

30860 Postcard

30861 Business/Retail

30862 Ohio Wesleyan

30863 Delaware County/Ashley Fair

30864 Little Brown Jugs (2” to 24” tall)

30865 Any Bank original to Delaware County (The Farmers Savings Bank Ashley, Delaware County)

30866 Christmas Cards

30867 Collections, 5 small items for display (matchbooks, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.)

30868 Games

Department: Flowers/Horticulture

(SATURDAY = SECTIONS 309-311; WEDNESDAY = SECTIONS 312-313)

Department Superintendent: Diane Hedges

Read the General Rules for Flowers:

1. Entries are open to all Ohio residents. All exhibitors should enter at the Liberty Street Gate.

2. THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL. THE JUDGE IS NOT TO BE QUESTIONED DURING JUDGING OR COMMENTS MADE TO

THE JUDGE DURING THE JUDGING PROCESS.

3. Exhibitors are responsible for all property. Management is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

4. Exhibitors may enter as many classes as desired but only one entry per number in each class is allowed except for

roses. Roses can be entered more than one per color class but must be a different variety of a rose. Rose variety needs

to be written on the exhibitor tag.

5. Exhibitor tags are not available prior to check in. All exhibitor tags will be in the possession of the department and

will not be available in the fair office.

6. Horticulture Exhibits must be displayed in containers furnished by the committee, except for tuberous begonias.

7. Ribbons will be awarded for top three places.

8. A Best of Show ribbon for Artistic Design will be awarded in memory of Rosalie Oswald.

9. A Best of Show ribbon for House Plants will be awarded in memory of Carol Courter.

10. Fresh plant material needs to be predominate in all artistic design with minimal use of dried material allowed.

11. Entries for Annual Flower Planters and House Plants must be in place by 11 a.m. first Saturday of the fair.

12. Entries for Horticulture Exhibits must be in place by 11 a.m. the first Saturday and Wednesday.

13. Artistic Designs to be in place by 11 a.m., the first Saturday and Wednesday.

14. Judging will begin at 12 p.m., the first Saturday and Wednesday.

15. Saturday’s Artistic Designs and Horticulture Exhibits released Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

16. Accessories may be used but must be secured to the mechanics or base and within the design itself.

17. No artificial, painted, or artificially colored flowers or foliage permitted.

18. No Artistic Design, house plant or herb exhibit is to exceed 25 inches in width.

19. Entries will be judged by the Standard System, Ohio Association of Garden Clubs.

20. Exhibits will be released the Sunday after the fair from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Exhibits may not be removed prior to

release. Any items remaining will be taken to the Fair Office and disposed of after two weeks if not claimed.

21. All entries and ribbons must be picked up by 3 p.m. the Sunday immediately following fair close.

22. The Arts and Crafts building is open from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day and is locked at all other times.

All entry fees in this department are 20% of first place premium. Separate entries must be made for Saturday &

Wednesday. Unless otherwise noted, premiums for all classes are:

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$3.50

$3.00

$2.50

Order of Shows

Saturday Judging

- Horticulture Exhibits

- Roses

- Wreaths

- House Plants

- Annual Flower Planter

- Herbs

- Artistic Designs Wednesday

Judging

- Horticulture Exhibits

- Roses

- Artistic Designs

Classes

Saturday Judging 309/310/311

Horticulture Exhibits

30901 Tuberous Begonia - Camellia type, one bloom, two leaves unattached, low glass dish furnished by exhibitor

30902 Sedum – one spray

30903 Celosia - Cristata (any color) one bloom, disbudded, with foliage attached

30904 Celosia-Plumosa (any color) one bloom, naturally grown, with foliage attached

30905 Marigold, petite type. Any color, one spray.

30906 Marigold, large yellow, one bloom

30907 Marigold, large orange, one bloom

30908 Zinnia, petite type one bloom disbudded, foliage attached

30909 Zinnia - Cactus flowered, one bloom, disbudded, with foliage attached

30910 Zinnia - Large dahlia flowered, 1 bloom, disbudded, with foliage attached

30911 Zinnia-Pompoms, three blooms, same variety, disbudded, with foliage attached

30912 Dahlia, one bloom, any variety or type, 8” and over, disbudded with foliage

30913 Dahlia, one bloom, any variety or type, 4” to8”, disbudded with foliage attached

30914 Dahlia, three blooms, any variety, 2” to 4” disbudded with foliage attached

30915 Dahlia, three blooms, pompoms, under 2”, same variety, disbudded with foliage attached

30916 Hosta Leaf, one single mature leaf green unicolor

30917 Variegated Hosta leaf, one single mature leaf

30918 Chrysanthemum, one spray

30919 Chrysanthemum, disbudded garden variety, one bloom

30920 Hydrangea, single flowering spray dry or fresh

30921 Coleus – one stem with leaves max 18” tall

30922 Sunflower, any color, one bloom 2-6”, disbudded, maximum height 18”

30923 Gloriosa Daisy, three blooms, same variety

30924 Ornamental Grass Plumes, 3 plumes

30925 lavender single sprig, any color

30926 Rosemary single sprig, any color

30927 Cosmos one spray, any color

30928 Ninebark shriek one branch any color

30929 Russian sage only foliage, any color

30930 Lenten Rose, only foliage, any color

30931 Coral bells only foliage, any color

30932 Any perennial not named spike form 1 bloom

30933 Any perennial not named spray form

30934 Any perennial not named sound form, one bloom, disbudded with foliage

30935 Any annual not named spike form 1 bloom

30936 Any annual not named spray form

30937 Any annual not named round form, one bloom, disbudded with foliage

Roses – Saturday Judging

Shrub Rose Knockout (To be shown as grown)

31038 Red

31039 Pink

31040 Any other color

Miniature Roses (Named any variety, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached)

31041 White or near white

31042 Yellow, Yellow blend, or apricot blend 31043 Pink or pink blend

31044 Red or red blend

31045 Orange, orange-red, orange blend 31046 Any other color not listed above

Miniature Roses (Named, any variety, one spray, not disbudded, foliage attached) 31047 White or near white

31048 Red or red blend

31049 Yellow, yellow blend, or apricot blend 31050 Orange, orange-red, orange blend 31051 Pink or pink blend

31052 Any color not listed above 31053 Full blown, center showing

31054 One miniature rose specimen, any color, exhibition stage by floating in water (container furnished by

committee)

**Please see potted miniature rose class under house plants Class 31174.**

Wreaths (Wreaths judged Saturday Only)

Premiums

2nd

3rd

$5.00

$4.00

$3.00

All naturally-dried plant material except Christmas and succulents. No painted or treated material allowed. Wreath not

to measure over 25 inches wide or tall. Wreaths no smaller than 14 inches. Exhibitor to provide hanger. Must be all

naturally dried plant material except for Classes 31156 and 31159.

31155 Patriotic wreaths

31156 Christmas – fresh materials 31157 Autumn Wreath

31158 Herb Wreath

31159 Succulent Wreath

House Plants (House Plants judged Saturday Only)

Plants in pots 25 inches in width or greater will not be accepted. Entries to be single except classes 31160, 31161, 31167,

31168, and 31173. All plants must be established and root bound. Drainage saucer compatible to container must be

furnished by exhibitor.

31160 Cactus, dish garden, three or more varieties, colored sand not allowed

31161 Succulents dish garden, three or more varieties, colored sand not allowed

31162 Foliage plant not a vine all green

31163 Foliage plant not a vine all green tropical

31164 Foliage plant not a vine variegated

31165 Foliage plant not a vine variegated tropical

31166 Any other tropical plant

31167 Begonia except tuberous

31168 Begonia tuberous

31169 Geranium fancy or scented

31170 Geranium zonal

31171 African violet one crown single bloom, any color

31172 African violet one crown double bloom, any color

31173 Planter multiple varieties

31174 Potted miniature rose, any color

31175 orchid plant, any color

31176 Pathos plant, any variety

31177 Snake plant, any variety

31178 Cactus plant, any variety, single plant

31179 Wandering jew, any variety

31180 Philodendrons, any variety

31181 Succulent, any variety single plant

31182 Norfolk pine, single plant

Annual Flower Planter - Theme: Fall

31183 3 or more varieties well established and root bound (Pots, including plants, over 25” in width will not be

accepted)

Herbs (Herbs judged Saturday Only)

31184

Collection of herbs, 3 or more varieties, well established and root bound. (Pots, including plants, over 25”

in width will not be accepted)

Artistic Designs - “Singing in the Garden”

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$5.00

$4.00

$3.00

Please include a card listing plant material and your thoughts on your design.

31185 The Wizard of Oz (designer’s choice)

31186 1776 (a patriotic design)

31187 Top Gun (a spatial threat design)

31188 Tarzan (all green design)

31189 West Side Story (a design featuring vibrant colors)

31190 The Lion King (a design featuring roadside material)

31191 Breakfast at Tiffany’s (a crescent design)

31192 Chinatown (a design with oriental influences)

Wednesday Judging (312/313)

Horticulture Exhibits

31201 Tuberous Begonia - Camellia type, one bloom, two leaves unattached, low glass dish furnished by exhibitor

31202 Sedum – one spray

31203 Celosia-Cristata (any color) one bloom, disbudded, with foliage attached

31204 Celosia-Plumosa (any color) one bloom, naturally grown, with foliage attached

31205 Marigold, petite type. Any color, one spray.

31206 Marigold, large yellow, one bloom

31207 Marigold, large orange, one bloom

31208 Zinnia, petite type one bloom disbudded, foliage attached

31209 Zinnia - Cactus flowered, one bloom, disbudded, with foliage attached

31210 Zinnia - Large dahlia flowered, 1 bloom, disbudded, with foliage attached

31211 Zinnia-Pompoms, three blooms, same variety, disbudded, with foliage attached

31212 Dahlia, one bloom, any variety or type, 8” and over, disbudded with foliage

31213 Dahlia, one bloom, any variety or type, 4” to8”, disbudded with foliage attached

31214 Dahlia, three blooms, any variety, 2” to 4” disbudded with foliage attached

31215 Dahlia, three blooms, pompoms, under 2”, same variety, disbudded with foliage attached

31216 Hosta Leaf, one single mature leaf green unicolor

31217 Variegated Hosta leaf, one single mature leaf

31218 Chrysanthemum, one spray

31219 Chrysanthemum, disbudded garden variety, one bloom

31220 Hydrangea, single flowering spray dry or fresh

31221 Coleus – one stem with leaves max 18” tall

31222 Sunflower, any color, one bloom 2-6”, disbudded, maximum height 18”

31223 Gloriosa Daisy, three blooms, same variety

31224 Ornamental Grass Plumes, 3 plumes

31225 lavender single sprig, any color

31226 Rosemary single sprig, any color

31227 Cosmos one spray, any color

31228 Ninebark shriek one branch any color

31229 Russian sage only foliage, any color

31230 Lenten Rose, only foliage, any color

31231 Coral bells only foliage, any color

31232 Any perennial not named spike form 1 bloom

31233 Any perennial not named spray form

31234 Any perennial not named sound form, one bloom, disbudded with foliage

31235 Any annual not named spike form 1 bloom

31236 Any annual not named spray form

31237 Any annual not named round form, one bloom, disbudded with foliage

Roses

Shrub Rose Knockout (To be shown as grown)

31338 Red

31339 Pink

31340 Any other color

Miniature Roses (Named any variety, one bloom, disbudded, foliage attached)

31341 White or near white

31342 Yellow, Yellow blend, or apricot blend

31343 Pink or pink blend

31344 Red or red blend

31345 Orange, orange-red, orange blend

31346 Any other color not listed above

Miniature Roses (Named, any variety, one spray, not disbudded, foliage attached)

31347 White or near white

31348 Red or red blend

31349 Yellow, yellow blend, or apricot blend

31350 Orange, orange-red, orange blend

31351 Pink or pink blend

31352 Any color not listed above

31353 Full blown, center showing

31354 One miniature rose specimen, any color, exhibition stage by floating in water (container furnished by

committee)

Artistic Designs - “Singing in the Garden”

Please include a card listing plant material and your thoughts on your design.

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$5.00

$4.00

$3.00

31363 Steel Magnolias (all foliage design of any colors)

31364 Star Wars (design featuring white flowers)

31365 Jurassic Park (featuring rocks and stones)

31366 It’s a Wonderful Life (designer’s choice)

31367 The Sound of Music (showing reverence)

31368 The Music Man (a tubular design with no backgrounds)

31369 Lady and the Tramp (a single design using two containers)

31370 Toy Story (a miniature design no to exceed 5” any direction)

DEPARTMENT: FOOD PRESERVATION

Superintendent: Melody Kerr

Read the General Rules for Food Preservation:

1. Entries open to any Ohio resident.

2. Check-in will be in the Arts and Crafts Building from 5 - 8 p.m. the Friday night prior to the opening of the fair. No

entries will be accepted prior to check-in.

3. Judging will be on Monday morning immediately following baked goods judging.

4. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. Any article that has won a prize at the Delaware County Fair in any

other year will not be eligible for exhibition. No premiums will be awarded by the Judge if the exhibit is considered

unworthy.

5. Exhibitor’s tag is required and no article will be released at the fair unless exhibitor presents their exhibitor’s tag.

6. All canned goods must have been canned in the last 12 months and have new rings and lids. All canned goods may be

opened as a part of judging.

7. The Arts and Crafts building is open from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day and is locked at all other times. Management is not

responsible for any lost or damaged items.

8. Exhibits can be picked up the Sunday after the fair from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Exhibits may not be removed prior to release.

Any items not claimed by the exhibitor will be discarded after two weeks.

9. Exhibitor tags are not available prior to check in. All exhibitor tags will be in the possession of the department and will

not be available in the fair office.

All entry fees 20% of first premium.

Premiums

1st

2nd

3rd

$5.00

$3.00

Classes

Vegetables (quart jars only)

31401 Beans

31402 Corn

31403 Mixed Vegetables

31404: Tomatoes

31405 Any other variety not listed

Fruit (quart jars only)

31410 Fruit (any kind)

31411 Juice (any kind, includes tomato)

Preserves & Jams (pint or ½ pint jars)

31420 Berry

31421 Apple

31422 Peach

31423 Family Favorite (any other item)

Jellies (pint or ½ pint jars – no paraffin)

31430 Berry

31431 Apple

31432 Hot Pepper

31433 Family Favorite (any other item)

Butters

31440 Apple

31441 Pear

31442 Any Other Not Listed

Pickled

31450 Any Relish

31451 Any Pickles

Miscellaneous (quart or pint jars)

31460 Pizza Sauce

31461 Spaghetti Sauce

31462 Apple Sauce

31463 Soup

31464 Salsa

31465 Any Other Not Listed

DEPARTMENT: HOME BREWING

Superintendents: Christopher Welker and Dr. Benjamin Wenner

Read the General Rules for Home Brewing:

1. Entries open to any Ohio resident over the age of 21.

2. Check-in will be in the Ag Center from 5-8 p.m. the Friday night prior to the opening of the fair. (Entries may be

shipped to the Fair Office, ATTN: Home Brew Open Show, no sooner than the week preceding the Fair).

3. No entries will be accepted after check in is closed.

4. Entry should be submitted as three (3) 10-14 oz. capped brown glass bottles. No swing tops allowed.

5. Bottles will not be returned to the entrants.

6. Judging will be on 1

Saturday of the fair with awards announced the Sunday of the fair.

7. Entries will be judged on Aroma, Appearance, Flavor, Mouthfeel and Overall Impression

8. Entrants may not enter more than three (3) entries into a single class.

All entry fees are $2.00

Premiums

$10.00

$7.50

$5.00

The 1

place entries in each class will advance to a Best of Show competition, which will pay addition premiums as

follows:

Best of Show

Premium

$15.00

$10.00

$5.00

Classes:

Classes follow BJCP categories (found on their website: https://www.bjcp.org)

31501: Light Lagers, numbers 1-5 in the 2021 BJCP Guide, Standard American Beer, International Lager,

Czech Lager, Pale Malty European Lager, Pale Bitter European Beer.

31502: Dark Lagers, numbers 6-9 in the 2021 BJCP Guide, Amber Malty European Lager, Amber Bitter

European Beer, Dark European Lager or Strong European Beer.

31503: European Ales, numbers 10-17 in the 2021 BJCP Guide, German Wheat Beer, British Bitter, Pale

Commonwealth Beer, Brown British Beer, Scottish Ale, Irish Beer, Dark British Beer, Strong British

Ale.

31504: American Ales, numbers 18-20 in the 2021 BJCP Guide, Pale American Ale, Amber and Brown

American Beer, American Porter and Stout, IPA, Strong American Ale

31505: IPAs & Strong American Ales, Numbers 21 & 22 in the 2021 BJCP Guide, IPA, Strong American Ale

31506: Sours, Belgian Ales & Historical Beer, numbers 23-27 in the 2021 BJCP Guide, European Sour Ale,

Belgian Ale, Strong Belgian Ale, Monastic Ale and Historical Beer.

DEPARTMENT: YOUTH ORGANIZATION BOOTHS

Section Head: Laryssa Hook

1. 4-H, FFA, Career Technical Student Organizations, Scouts, Farm Bureau Youth organizations are eligible to exhibit a

booth.

2. Booth setup is 6 - 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 13; 6 - 9 p.m., Thursday, September 14; 1-8 p.m., Friday, September

15. Booths must be complete by 8 p.m., Friday, September 15.

3. All exhibits must remain in place until 9 a.m., Sunday, September 24 and must be removed before 2 p.m. Sunday,

September 24.

4. Fair booth entries are due by fair entry deadline.

5. The use of perishable food in the exhibit is prohibited.

6. Premiums for all booths are $40.00. Premiums will be paid by check and will be available at the Extension office 3

weeks after the fair.

7. Decorations cannot leave any permanent damage or discoloration to the panels. Clubs will pay to replace any

damaged materials.

8. All booths will share the side and back panels with clubs on the other side. Booths are 3’ deep by 6’ high. Clubs can

request either 6’ or 9’ wide. Clubs must have at least 25 members or more to request a 9’ booth.

9. Booth exhibits must use the space to portray the youth groups’ ideals, displaying what the group has accomplished in

the year. Scoring for outstanding booth will be based on educational value, promotion of the club’s activities, neatness,

and creativeness in presentation. Themes may be used but are not the central focus of the booth scoring.

10. Groups violating these rules will lose premium money for booth and will not be permitted a booth the following

year.

SECTION 101:

Class 10101 – Junior Fair Booth

2023 DELAWARE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BOARD

Consists of 4-H and FFA members serving the Fair Advisory Council (FAC) of the Delaware County Agricultural Society.

Members develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and networking skills.

Applications must be turned in by early January, members must be in 8

grade at time of application.

Executive Committee: Sheridan Paykoff, Zak Beaver, Jessie Rice

Lounge Committee: Sheridan Paykoff, Zak Beaver, Jessie Rice, Gabby Beaver, Sydney Stults, Mason Pharazyn, Rileigh

Blair, Trenton Day

Junior Superintendents:

Beef Kasen Knapp

Dog Erin Beaver

Goat Sheridan Paykoff

Poultry Jessie Rice

Rabbit Lauren Brenner

Sheep Mason Pharazyn

Swine Brodie Wheeler

Still Exhibits Gabby Beaver

Members:

Ashley

Agin

Dog

William

Ashton

Rabbit

Erin

Beaver

Dog

Gabrielle

Beaver

Still

Zak

Beaver

Poultry

Courtney

Beneke

Poultry

Evie

Bishop

Swine

Rileigh

Blair

Poultry

Addison

Brenner

Rabbit

Lauren

Brenner

Rabbit

Jack

Burt

Still

Eavan

Clark

Still

Trenton

Day

Sheep

Kiana

Draper

Dog

Savannah

Durheim

Swine

Samuel

Griffin

Goat

Morgan

Hohman

Sheep

Renee

Johnson

Still

Kasen

Knapp

Beef

Michael

Lay

Dog

Jayden

Lucas

Swine

Logan

Lucas

Goat

Abigail

Lust

Still

Adison

Mack

Rabbit

Riley

Mack

Rabbit

Megan

Moore

Poultry

Sheridan

Paykoff

Goat

Mason

Pharazyn

Sheep

Cassie

Rice

Poultry

Jessie

Rice

Poultry

Michael

Riley

Still

Emmie

Schroeder

Dog

Kylie

Simpson

Still

Evie

Southers

Rabbit

Sierra

Sparks

Poultry

Sydney

Stults

Beef

Tyler

Thompson

Rabbit

Brodie

Wheeler

Swine

DEPARTMENT: DEMONSTRATION OR ILLUSTRATED TALK

Superintendent: Jennifer Kessler, DACC FFA

Agricultural Center

2 p.m., Sunday, September 17

Participation Premium: $6 per exhibitor

1. Read the FAIR GENERAL RULES.

2. Open to all youth enrolled in 4-H, Agricultural Education/FFA, and Career Technical Student Organizations.

3. Individual or team demonstrations/illustrated talks may be given. Teams shall consist of 2 or more members.

4. Time recommendations on each demonstration exclusive of set- up time are 4 to 6 minutes for individuals and 6 to 8

minutes for teams.

5. Demonstrations are an exhibition event. The only award is a participation premium. Only one participation premium

will be awarded per person, regardless of how many demonstrations they present.

SECTION 102

Class 10201 - Demonstration

AWARDS

Participation Ribbons

DEPARTMENT: CLOVERBUD 4-H ENTRIES

Department Head: Laryssa Hook

1. Exhibitors must be Delaware County 4-H Cloverbud members.

2. Cloverbuds will receive $1.00 and a participation ribbon. There will be no competition among Cloverbuds and

Cloverbuds cannot compete in any class with older 4-H’ers.

3. Exhibits may be displayed in their group’s 4-H booth or in the Cloverbud section. Exhibits must be dropped off at the

Agricultural Center during judging on Saturday prior to fair; or during the week prior to fair between 6 – 9 p.m.

Wednesday or Thursday; or between 1 – 8 p.m. Friday. Exhibits must remain in place until official release time for

Agricultural Center exhibits.

4. Cloverbud exhibit should reflect an activity they completed as a Cloverbud in the past year. Poster exhibits must be on

22”x28” poster board. Oversized posters may NOT be exhibited. Cloverbuds can make a group exhibit or individual

exhibit.

5. Cloverbuds can make only one entry in this division.

6. Cloverbuds can participate in an interview about their exhibit at the fair. This “show and tell” style interview is

optional. Interviews are 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday prior to fair in the Agricultural Center.

7. This is the only class Cloverbuds can enter on their entry form. Cloverbuds are not permitted to make entries in other

competitive Jr. Fair classes.

SECTION 103: CLOVERBUD DISPLAY

Class 10301 - Cloverbud

DEPARTMENT: CLOTHING & TEXTILES

Superintendents: Laryssa Hook

Interview Judging: Friday, July 21 (Times to be announced in late May)

Style Revue: 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 21

Make up Judging (for grade and premium only): 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday prior to fair – Agricultural Center

Premiums: A - $6.00 B - $4.00 C $2.00

1. Read the FAIR GENERAL RULES.

2. Open to currently enrolled 4-H club and FCCLA members with clothing projects in these classes.

3. Exhibitors may enter a class more than once, if the Exhibitor is currently carrying more than one project eligible for

that class. Exhibitors may enter the class once for each project carried. (For example, an exhibitor carrying both Clothing

for Middle School and Loungewear can enter Class 11102 twice.)

4. Exhibits must be dropped off to the Agricultural Center by 8 p.m., Friday prior to fair and remain in place until official

release time for Agricultural Center exhibits. To receive grade premium, the project must be exhibited at the fair.

Projects judged in July must be dropped off to the Agricultural Center during make up judging on the Saturday prior to

fair; or may be dropped off during the week prior to fair between 6 - 9 p.m., Wednesday or Thursday, or between 1 - 8

p.m. Friday.

5. Projects will be judged in summer judging for awards and placing. September judging is offered as make-up judging.

Those not participating in the July judging can have their project judged on the Saturday prior to fair, for grade and

premium; but are not eligible for trophies and special awards.

6. Clothing Construction awards and Best Clothing & Sewing Project awards will be selected for beginning, intermediate

and advanced projects as determined by the listing in the current Family 4-H Guide.

7. Bring completed project book to interview judging. For clothing projects, wear your clothing exhibit for judging. For

non-clothing projects, bring your item to judging.

Clothing & Sewing Projects

Class 11101 – Beginner Clothing & Sewing Project

Subclasses are: Sew Fun, Sundresses & Jumpers, Terrific Tops, and Accessories for Teens

Class 11102 – Intermediate Clothing & Sewing Project

Subclasses are: Ready, Set, Sew Active!, Clothing for Middle School, Sew For Others, Loungewear

Class 11103 – Advanced Clothing & Sewing Project

Subclasses are: Clothes for High School & College, Dress-Up Outfit, Outerwear for Anywhere, Creative

Costumes, Clothing for Your Career

Consumer & Textile Projects

Class 11104 – Consumer & Textile Project

Subclasses are: Designed by Me, em●bel●lish, Look Great for Less, Shopping Savvy, Sewing and Textiles

(non-Clothing) Master, You Can Quilt, Quilting the Best Better

AWARDS

Trophies

Beginner Best Clothing & Sewing Project

Intermediate Best Clothing & Sewing Project

Advanced Best Clothing & Sewing Project

Beginner Clothing Construction Award

Intermediate Clothing Construction Award

Advanced Clothing Construction Award

Best Consumer & Textile Project

Rosettes for Outstanding Projects

DEPARTMENT: FOODS AND NUTRITION

Superintendent: Laryssa Hook

SECTION 112: 4-H FOODS & NUTRITION PROJECTS

Food Fair (summer) Interview Judging: Thursday, July 20 (Times and location to be announced in late May)

Make-up Judging (for grade and premium only): 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday prior to fair, those judged in July cannot be

judged again at this judging. Agricultural Center

Premiums: A - $6.00 B - $4.00 C - $2.00

1. Read the FAIR GENERAL RULES.

2. An exhibitor must have completed a project in foods and human nutrition in 4-H the current year to participate in

food & nutrition judging and to enter the Baked Goods Auction. Once a member has taken advanced level foods and

nutrition project they are not eligible to compete for awards or for Baked Goods Auction with a beginner level food and

nutrition project.

3. Food Fair (summer judging) is the judging that will be used for Delaware County Fair grade, premium, awards and

selection of State Fair delegates.

4. September judging is offered as a make-up judging only. Those not participating in the July judging can have their

project judged on Saturday prior to fair, for grade, exhibit premium and consideration for outstanding project ribbon;

but are not eligible for trophies. Those judged in July cannot be judged again at make-up judging.

5. To receive the grade premium, the exhibitor must exhibit their project portfolio by bringing it to the Agricultural

Center during judging on the Saturday prior to fair, or during the week prior to fair on Wednesday, Thursday, from 6 - 9

p.m. or Friday from 1 – 8 p.m. The exhibit must remain in place until the official release time for Agricultural Center

exhibits.

6. Failure to bring the required items listed below will result in a one letter grade deduction.

7. Exhibitors must bring the following 5 items to judging:

1. Your completed project book.

2. Project Presentation Portfolio.

A) The Portfolio is specific to the participant’s book. The participant will be responsible for bringing a 3

pronged folder that includes 8 ½” x 11” pages. The participants will create a maximum of one page (one-

sided only) per “activity area” or “interest area” as designated in the front of their project books. These

pages could be in collage, journaling, timeline, photo, or any other format that would illustrate the work

and knowledge of the participant. Each page could be different or could be a combination of styles

allowing the 4-Her to reflect on their learning experience. There will be no points for scrapbooking style.

B) Portfolios are evaluated on the inclusion of information about the interest or activity areas listed in

the front of each book, the organization of the materials, verbal presentation, and communication with

the judge regarding their portfolio.

C) The member’s project book may not be a part of their portfolio.

D) A poster will NOT be accepted in place of a portfolio. You MUST use the above stated format.

3. A complete written menu, based on Choose My Plate guidelines, for one day’s meals and snacks, including a

food item from the project book. (For example, from the All American Foods project you could make a menu for

the day that includes the coffee cake in your breakfast section of your daily menu.)

4. A complete place setting appropriate for the meal in your menu that includes the food item in your project

book. Centerpieces are optional. You will set up, without help, your place setting for the judge. (In the coffee

cake example above, you would bring a place setting for the breakfast section of your daily menu because that is

your selected recipe from the project book.)

5. Place setting materials will be provided or you may bring your own.

Class 11201 – Let’s Start Cooking (B)

Class 11202 – Snack Attack (B)

Class 11203 – Take a Break for Breakfast (B)

Class 11204 – Everyday Food and Fitness (B)

Class 11205 – Let’s Bake Quick Breads (I)

Class 11206 – Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals (I)

Class 11207 – Grill Master (I)

Class 11208 – Beyond the Grill (A)

Class 11209 – Star Spangled Foods (I)

Class 11210 – Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go (I)

Class 11211 – Party Planner (I)

Class 12112 – Yeast Breads On The Rise (A)

Class 12113 – Cooking on My Own (A)

Class 12114 – Global Gourmet (A)

Class 11215 – Kitchen Boss (A)

Class 11216 – Dashboard Dining (I) (NOTE: This class does not require a menu and place setting for judging.)

4-H FOODS & NUTRITION JUDGING AWARDS

Trophies

Best Beginner Food Project

Best Intermediate Food Project

Best Advanced Food Project

Rosettes for Outstanding Project

SECTION 113: BAKED GOODS AUCTION

No Grade Premiums Awarded

1:30 - 3 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, Entries Must Be Dropped Off – Agricultural Center

4 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, Interviews – Agricultural Center

6 p.m., Tuesday, September 19 – Sale Begins (order of sale in Sale Rules) - Junior Fair Show Arena

1. Read the FAIR GENERAL RULES and the Junior Fair Sale Rules.

2. 4-H Participants must take a Foods and Nutrition 4-H Project and receive an “A” grade at the Food Fair judging event

in July or make-up judging to be eligible for the baked goods auction.

3. An exhibitor in the baked goods auction cannot show a market animal or item as outlined in the Fair General Rule #22.

4. Entries must be checked in at the Agricultural Center between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Late entries are not eligible.

5. Junior Division will be limited to those who are 4-H age 13 and younger. Senior Division will be those who are 4-H age

14 and older.

6. A complete written recipe must accompany each auction entry and will be reviewed during registration. Recipes can

be reviewed prior to fair by dropping them off at the Extension Office.

7. Exhibitors may enter only one Baked Goods Auction class.

8. Exhibitor must make food item exhibited. In all categories, all embellishments, toppings, sprinkles, and decorations

must be edible but do not need to be homemade.

9. Entries will be cut, sliced and sampled for judging.

10. The exhibitor is responsible for removing their entry after the judging.

11. The 4 best exhibitors in each class (as determined by judges) will be interviewed. Interviews will begin at 4:00 pm to

select Champions and Reserve Champions. Exhibitor must be present at the time the class is called to be interviewed.

12. Champion and Reserve will be selected in each class.

13. To be selected as Champion or Reserve Champion, exhibitor must be present for interview and auction.

14. Grand Champion baked good will sell in the auction. Reserve baked good are purchased as a lot, and then served at

the Buyer’s Auction dinner.

15. Champion winner from previous year may NOT compete for same champion award two consecutive years. This

allows more exhibitors a chance to win plus encourages a broad range of baking experiences for exhibitors.

16. A percentage of the auction price on each item will be retained for sale expenses, as determined by the Sale

Committee.

17. Winners must transport winning entries to sale arena.

18. Champion and Reserve Champion exhibitors are part of the sale and must follow the Junior Fair Sale Rules, including

completing a W-9, and sending thank you cards by the procedures and date in the Sale Rules. The Sale Committee

reserves the right to handle any matters related to the auction.

19. All entries must be completely covered to prevent pest contamination.

20. Due to food safety concerns, baked goods products which require refrigeration are not allowed as entries for baked

goods auction. The following lists what will disqualify a Baked Goods Auction entry:

a. Food containing uncooked or undercooked (raw) eggs or egg products. Only commercially pasteurized

dehydrated egg whites will be permitted in icings.

b. Foods containing uncooked or undercooked dairy products such as sour cream, cream cheese, milk, cream,

etc. A small amount of milk in combination with confectioner’s sugar will be allowed in making icing for baked

goods including the auction. Use just enough milk to make the icing the desired consistency.

c. No prepared or commercial mixes or fillings may be used as the main ingredient in or on any baked goods.

Prepared mixes are purchased mixes such as: biscuit mix, pudding mix, canned pie fillings, cake mix, prepared

icings, etc.

d. Foods containing or made with custard, pudding, or egg bases. These include cream pies, custards, cream

filled donuts, cream puffs, brownies and cakes containing cream cheese filling, brownies and cakes containing

custard, cream or pudding fillings, pumpkin pie, cream cheese frosting, sour cream frosting, whipped cream

topping frostings, pudding frosting, etc.

PRODUCTS IN VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE FOUR POINTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND SENT HOME. Ingredients

which are allowed in a thoroughly baked product include eggs (Eggs in icing, whether cooked or uncooked, will not be

allowed), milk, cream cheese (well blended with all other ingredients and not left in clumps), mayonnaise/salad dressing,

cheese, etc. Judges and the Home Ec. Advisory Board reserve the right to make final decision on questionable products.

If in doubt about ingredients or procedures of a recipe, call the Extension Office for clarification well in advance of

judging or select another recipe without any questionable ingredients.

BAKED GOODS AUCTION CLASSES

Class 11301 – Yeast Bread Loaf, Rolls or Yeast Bread Novelty, Junior &Senior Division – No breads made in a

bread machine.

Class 11302 – Fruit Pie (pastry crust), Junior & Senior Division

Class 11303 – Decorated Iced Cookies (1 dozen of any variety, all decorations must be edible), Junior & Senior

Division

Class 11304 – Iced Cake (2 or 3 layers), Junior & Senior Division

Class 11305 – Brownies (one dozen, uniformly sized), Junior Division

Class 11306 – Chocolate Chip Cookies (one dozen, uniformly sized), Junior Division

SECTION 114: BEST DRESSED TABLE SETTING CONTEST

Premiums: $6 1st place each class, $4 2nd place each class

Sunday, September 17

4:15 p.m. Registration, contest begins at 4:30 p.m., Agricultural Center

Rules:

1. Participation is open to any Junior Fair Exhibitor.

2. Participants may enter in no more than 2 classes. Exhibitors entering 2 classes will be given additional time to set up

for their 2nd entry.

3. Participants must provide a place setting and menu for one meal to meet the theme selected. Menu total size may be

no larger than 8 ½” x 11”. Place setting may include centerpiece, placemat, napkin, table favors, and other items

appropriate for the theme. Place setting decorations must hold up the entire fair, therefore, fresh flowers and

perishable items may not be used in the entry. Professionally prepared centerpieces are not permitted.

4. Total exhibit must be set up in a space no larger than 30” and by the depth of the table (about 34”). Tablecloths may

hang over the edges of the table, but cannot lie outside 30” width. Participants have 5 minutes per entry to set up.

5. All entries will be released at the conclusion of the contest and may be taken home or displayed in their club/youth

organization’s booth. 1st and 2nd place entries will be displayed in the Agricultural Center.

6. Judging of entries will be based on ability to follow theme, use of appropriate place-setting etiquette, attractiveness,

creativity, centerpiece; and the menu meets appropriateness of chosen theme and utilizes healthy food choices

following the Choose My Plate recommendations.

7. No electronic communication devices are allowed in the judging area.

SECTION 114: BEST DRESSED TABLE SETTING CONTEST

Class 11401 – Up, Up and Away

Class 11402 – The Winner’s Circle

Class 11403 – Wish Upon A Star

AWARDS

Best of Show - Trophy

1st – 5th Place in each class – Rosettes

DEPARTMENT: STILL EXHIBITS

Department Head: Laryssa Hook

Interview Judging - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday prior to fair, Agricultural Center

Premiums: Senior Woodworking Grade A-$8.00 B-$6.00 C-$4.00

Other Classes Grade A-$4.00 B-$3.00 C-$2.00

Still Exhibits General Rules:

1. Read the FAIR GENERAL RULES.

2. Open to youth currently enrolled 4-H, FFA, and Career Technical Student Organizations with projects in these

organizations.

3. Exhibitors must be interviewed Saturday prior to fair to be eligible for Delaware County Jr. Fair Awards.

4. Those interviewed at State Fair Selections judging in July or a make-up judging will receive grade premiums and

consideration for project outstanding ribbons if the projects are displayed during the fair. Exhibitors must bring their

exhibit to the Agricultural Center between 6 - 9 p.m., Wednesday or Thursday, or between 1 – 8 p.m. Friday prior to fair.

Exhibits must remain in place until official release time for Agricultural Center exhibits.

5. Exhibitors may enter the class once for each project carried. If the exhibitor is currently carrying more than one

project eligible for that class, they can enter the class once for each project. For example, an exhibitor age 12 carrying

both rope and welding projects can enter Class 13301 twice.

6. Age divisions are based on age on January 1, current year.

7. Exhibitors will participate in an interview evaluation with a judge. Exhibitors will be judged based on their knowledge,

skill, and understanding related to the project, the quality of their exhibit and project records in documenting their

project accomplishments, and interview performance.

8. Project books or FFA records are brought to the interview judging and are considered as for award decisions. Those

without project books will have a grade deduction. For projects that are multi-year (photography, woodworking, small

engines) exhibitors will be evaluated on the project requirements listed in the book for 1-year of project work.

9. Exhibit one non-perishable article or display that represents what was learned in the project. If the display is mounted

on poster board, it must not exceed 22 inches by 28 inches. No oversized posters will be exhibited. Heavy mechanical

displays are not considered a poster exhibit and can be on pegboard, plywood, or similar backing. DO NOT BRING A

POSTER IF YOU BRING THE ITEM YOU MADE.

10. Exhibitors may bring other materials they feel might demonstrate their learning experiences of the current project.

These items are not to be left for exhibit.

SUB-DEPARTMENT: HEALTHY LIVING & HOME LIVING

SECTION 115: HEALTH & HOME LIVING

Class 11501: Junior Health & Home Living, age 13 & younger

Class 11502: Senior Health & Home Living, age 14 & older

Subclasses include Child Development, Money Management (Becoming Money Wise, Teens on the

Road to Financial Success), Health (Staying Healthy, First Aid in Action, Medicine Science & Safety,

Tracking Your Health & Fitness, You’re the Athlete, Keeping Fit, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, The Truth

About Tobacco, Your Thoughts Matter, Your Feelings Matter, Superhero You), Home Living (The

Laundry Project, It’s My Home, Makeover My Space, Your First Home Away from Home), Canning &

Freezing, Self- determined Related Health, Self-determined Family Life or Home Living

AWARDS

Trophies

Best Junior Health & Home Living

Best Senior Health & Home Living

Rosettes for Outstanding Projects

SUB-DEPARTMENT: CREATIVE & LEISURE ARTS

SECTION 120: CAKE DECORATING

Exhibited display must be non-perishable, such as a decorated foam base or a poster. Class is determined by level in the

project book guidelines. Techniques used must match level entered.

Class 12001: Beginner Cake Decorating

Class 12002: Intermediate/Advanced Cake Decorating

SECTION 121: PHOTOGRAPHY

Exhibit can be a single mounted print; a collection prints that tell a ‘photo story’ on a poster, or prints that illustrate an

activity on a poster.

All mounted prints must be identified by printing exhibitor name and club name on the back of the exhibit.

Class 12101: Junior Photography, age 13 & younger

Class 12102: Senior Photography, age 14 & older

SECTION 122: LEISURE HOBBIES

Class 12201: Junior Leisure Hobbies, age 13 & younger

Class 12202: Senior Leisure Hobbies, age 14 & older

Exhibitor is to bring the entire scrapbook, but can leave a single page (in a protector) for display during fair.

Subclasses include Genealogy (Family History Treasure Hunt), Collectibles (My Favorite Things), Scrapbooking, Writing

(The Writer in You), Self- determined Hobby (such as music, writing etc.)

SECTION 123: ARTS

Class 12301: Junior Arts, age 13 & younger

Class 12302: Senior Arts, age 14 & older

Subclasses include Get Started in Art, Seeing Through Graphic Design, Self-Determined Art

AWARDS

Trophies

Best Beginner Cake Decorating

Best Intermediate/Advanced Cake Decorating

Best Junior Photography

Best Senior Photography

Best Junior Leisure Hobby

Best Senior Leisure Hobby

Best Junior Art

Best Senior Art

Rosettes for Outstanding Projects

SUB-DEPARTMENT: LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP & COMMUNICATION

SECTION 125: LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION PROJECTS

Class 12501: Leadership, Citizenship or Communications Projects

Subclasses include FFA Leadership or Communication, Discovering 4-H, 4-H Around the Globe,

Mentoring: Leadership in Action, Club Leadership 1, Club Leadership 2, Diversity, My Hands to Larger

Service, Teens on Board, Leadership Road Trip, Panty Panic, Leadership Master, Finding Your Voice

(Public Speaking), Self-Determined Leadership/ Communication/Citizenship, Am I Ready for Work,

You’re Hired!, and Here, There, Ag Careers Everywhere.

AWARDS

Trophies

Best Leadership and Communication

Rosettes for Outstanding Projects

SUB-DEPARTMENT: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)

SECTION 131: WOODWORKING

Class 13101 - Junior Woodworking, age 13 & younger (Exhibit must represent skills learned & tools used in the

project book)

Class 13102 - Senior Woodworking, age 14 & older (Exhibit must represent skills learned & tools used in the

project book)

Subclasses include Woodworking Levels 1,2 3, 4, Woodworking Master and Self Determined

Woodworking

SECTION 132: TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

Class 13201 - Junior Technology/Engineering, age 13 & younger

Class 13202 - Senior Technology/Engineering, age 14 & older

Subclasses include Rockets, Electricity, RCV, Robotics, Young Engineers in Solar Energy and Self-

Determined Technology/Engineering

SECTION 133: MECHANICS

Class 13301 – Mechanics

Subclasses include ATV, Bicycle, Rope, Lawn Care, Small Engines, Ready Set Mow, Auto or Tractor,

Welding, Self-Determined Mechanics

SECTION 134: ANIMAL SCIENCE

Class 13401 – Junior Animal Science, age 13 & younger

Class 13402 – Senior Animal Science, age 14 & older

Subclasses include Veterinary Science, Horseless Horse, All About Dogs, Companion Goat, FFA Animal

Science, Livestock-poster option, Self-Determined Animal Science

SECTION 135: SCIENCE

Class 13501 – Junior Science, age 13 & younger

Class 13502 – Senior Science, age 14 & older

Subclasses include Science Fun with Flight, Science Fun with Dairy Foods, Science Fun with Kitchen

Chemistry, Science Fun with Physics, Plant Science, Gardening-poster option, Self-Determined Science

AWARDS

Trophies

Best Junior Woodworking

Best Senior Woodworking

Best Technology & Engineering

Best Mechanics

Best Junior Animal Science

Best Senior Animal Science

Best Junior Science

Best Senior Science

Rosettes for Outstanding Projects

SUB-DEPARTMENT: NATURAL RESOURCES & SHOOTING SPORTS

SECTION 142: NATURE

Class 14201 – Junior Nature, age 13 & younger

Class 14202 – Senior Nature, age 14 & older

Subclasses include Muskrat Trapping, Insects, Beekeeping, Ohio Birds, Explore the Outdoors, Exploring

Ohio Ponds, Exploring Our Forests, Tree Planting, Why Trees Matter, Geology: Can You Dig It?, Fishing,

Explore the Poles, Recycling/Composting, Self-Determined Nature, FFA Natural Resources

SECTION 143: SHOOTING SPORTS

Class 14301 – Junior Shooting Sports, age 11 & younger

Class 14302 – Intermediate Shooting Sports, age 12-14

Class 14303 – Senior Shooting Sports, age 15 & older

Subclasses include Basic Archery, Safe Use of Guns, Shooting Sports (Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol,

Muzzleloading, and Living History)

AWARDS

Trophies

Best Junior Nature

Best Senior Nature

Best Junior Shooting Sports

Reserve Junior Shooting Sports

Best Intermediate Shooting Sports

Reserve Intermediate Shooting Sports

Best Senior Shooting Sports

Reserve Senior Shooting Sports

DEPARTMENT: CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAM EXHIBITS

Department Superintendent: TBD

General Rules:

1. Read the FAIR GENERAL RULES.

2. Open to members of Career Technical Student Organizaons at a Delaware County high school or middle school.

3. Exhibitors will have their projects evaluated by a career-tech teacher, industry advisory commiee member, or

another similar professional.

4. Grades assigned to each project through the evaluaon process outlined in #3 above will receive grade premiums and

consideraon for project outstanding ribbons if the projects are displayed during the fair. Projects must be brought to

the Agricultural Center at the me designated for other similar exhibits the Sll Exhibits departments. Exhibits must

remain in place unl the ocial release me for Agricultural Center exhibits.

5. Exhibitors may enter each class one me. Projects entered in Career Technical Program exhibits cannot also be

entered in the Sll Exhibit departments. Those exhibitors wanng to compete for top trophy awards must enter in the

sll exhibit class appropriate for the display/project.

6. There are no age divisions for this class.

7. If the display is mounted on poster board, it must be at most 22 inches by 28 inches. No oversized posters will be

exhibited. Heavy mechanical displays are not considered poster exhibits and can be on pegboard, plywood, or similar

backing.

SECTION 144: Career Technical Program Displays

Class 14401 – Agribusiness & Producon Systems Displays

Subclasses may include: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources; Animal & Plant Science; Mechanical

Principles; Agronomic Systems; Global Economics & Food Markets, Business Management; etc.

Class 14402 – Industrial Power Technology

Subclasses may include: Agricultural & Industrial Power; Electronic & Electrical Systems; Engines & Fuel

Systems; Hydraulics & Pneumacs; etc.

Class 14403 – Animal Science & Technology

Subclasses may include: Animal Health, Companion Animal Selecon, Nutrion, & Management;

Livestock Selecon, Nutrion, & Management; Equine Selecon, Nutrion, & Management; Zoo &

Aquarium Science; Veterinary Science, etc.

Class 14404 – Agricultural Bioscience

Subclasses may include: Animal & Plant Biotechnology, Animal & Plant Genecs; Principles & Pracces of

Bioscience, etc.

Class 14405 – Food Science & Technology

Subclasses may include: Science & Technology of Food, Meat Science & Technology; Applicaons of Food

Science & Safety; Food Markeng & Research; etc.

Class 14406 – Horculture

Subclasses may include: Floral Design & Markeng; Greenhouse & Nursery Management; Landscape

Design; Landscape Hardscapes; Turf Science & Management; etc.

Class 14407 – Natural Resource Management

Subclasses may include: Natural Resources; Environmental Science; Energy Systems Management;

Forestry & Woodland Ecosystems; Parks & Recreaonal Management; Wildlife & Fisheries; Solar & Wind

Energy; etc.

Class 14408 – Agricultural Science Fair

Subclasses may include: Animal Systems; Food Product & Processing Systems; Plant Systems; Power,

Structural, & Technical Systems; Social Systems

Class 14409 – Other Career-Technical Displays

Subclasses may include: Arts & Communicaon; Business & Administrave Services; Construcon

Technologies; Educaon & Training; Engineering & Science Technologies; Finance; Government & Public

Administraon; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Human Services; Informaon Technology; Law &

Public Safety; Manufacturing; Markeng; Transportaon Systems

AWARDS

Project Grades

Outstanding Ribbons

DEPARTMENT: GARDENING & HORTICULTURE

Interview Judging – 10 a.m. - Noon, the first Saturday of the fair

Agricultural Center

Premiums: Grade A-$4.00 B-$3.00 C-$2.00

SECTION 151: JUNIOR FLOWER DISPLAY

Rules:

1. Read the FAIR GENERAL RULES.

2. Exhibits in this division are limited to members enrolled in junior flower growing projects in 4-H and FFA.

3. Flowers used in all classes must be grown by the exhibitors, except for Section 151: Design Challenge.

4. Exhibitors can make 10 entries total and bring 9 entries to the fair.

5. Exhibitors will be interview judged starting at 10 a.m.

6. A completed project book or equivalent must be presented that is updated for the current year. If the project book is

not presented to the judge, every entry will be lowered one premium grade.

7. Entries not meeting class requirements may be disqualified.

8. All entries to be in place by Noon the first Saturday of the fair and released the Sunday following the end of the fair

from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

9. To be considered for best flower exhibitor, a competed project book or equivalent must be presented along with

entries from at least three different sections of junior flower display.

SECTION 151: Specimen Classes

Should be exhibited in clear glass container with the variety listed on the name tag. A handout on disbudding is available

at the Extension office.

Class 15101 - Zinnia, large flowered, over 3” in diameter, 1 bloom, disbudded

Class 15102 - Zinnia, small flower under 3”, 3 blooms, disbudded

Class 15103 - Marigold, 1 bloom, disbudded

Class 15104 - Gladiolus, any color, one spike

Class 15105 - Dahlia, large flower over 4” in diameter, one bloom, disbudded

Class 15106 - Dahlia, under 4” in diameter, one bloom, disbudded

Class 15107 - Celosia - Christate, (crested type), any color, 1 bloom, disbudded, foliage attached

Class 15108 - Celosia - Plumosa (plume type), any color, 1 bloom, naturally grown, foliage attached

Class 15109 - Miniature Sunflower, one stem, naturally grown, any color.

Class15110- Specimen of choice, one bloom of a flower not listed in any of the other classes.

SECTION 151: FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASSES (GROWN BY EXHIBITOR)

1. An artistic design using fresh flowers grown by the exhibitor.

2. Natural material may be collected but not purchased for accent.

3. Exhibitors may enter more than one arrangement, but all will count toward nine entry limitation.

Class 15121 - Edible Arrangement - arrangement using edible flowers and herbs

Class 15122 - Sunflower - design using tints & tones of yellow

Class 15123 - High Point - a tall, vertical arrangement

Class 15124 - Short and Sweet - an arrangement under 8 inches in overall size (a miniature arrangement)

Class 15125 - Kitchen Creation - an arrangement in a kitchen container

Class 15126 - Day at the Fair - designer’s choice

Class 15127 - River’s Edge - an arrangement that features water

SECTION 151: DESIGN CHALLENGE (PURCHASED. COLLECTED, or GROWN FLOWERS)

Class 15131 – Wearable arrangement – A corsage or boutonniere

Class 15132 - Autumn Fair - (dried arrangement) - an artistic design using material dried by the exhibitor,

gathered along the roadside, or purchased - can be dried but not painted

SECTION 151: CONTAINER GARDENING CLASSES

Class 15141 - Potted Miniature Rose Bush, any color

Class 15142 - Potted geranium, zonal, any color

Class 15143 - Herb, 1 variety – single variety of a potted herb

Class 15144 - Houseplant, one indoor potted plant, any variety

Class 15145 - Fairy Garden, 3 or more miniature plants, base container not to exceed 12”.

Class 15146 - Planter, 3 or more plants per container, not to exceed 18”

Class 15147 - Hanging Basket

Class 15148 - Succulent mix - a container showcasing at least 3 different varieties of succulents not to exceed

18”

SECTION 151: LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN DESIGN

Class 15151 - Landscape or garden design by hand, not to exceed 11x14”

Class 15152 - Landscape or garden design by computer, not to exceed 11x14”

AWARDS

Best Flower Specimen

Best Flower Arrangement - From classes in Section 151: Flower Arrangement

Best Container Garden

Best Flower Exhibitor

Rosettes for Outstanding Exhibits

SECTIONS 161 – 164: FIELD CROP, VEGETABLE, GARDEN DISPLAY, FRUIT OR NUTS

Judging – 10 a.m. - Noon., First Saturday of the fair

Premiums: Grade A-$4.00 B-$3.00 C-$2.00

Junior Garden Display A -$8. 00 B - $6.00 C - $4.00

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules.

2. Exhibitors must be signed up for judging and in the Agricultural Center by Noon Saturday, the first day of the fair.

3. Exhibitors must be interviewed to be eligible for awards.

4. Entry tags must be completed and the variety must be listed.

5. Exhibitors are to furnish their own paper plates for vegetables and a clear gallon jar for grain.

6. All vegetables and farm products exhibited in this division must be grown by the exhibitor except the decorated

pumpkin and seed picture.

7. Each exhibitor with vegetables may make 10 entries, but can only bring 9 entries to the fair in Section 162: Vegetable

Classes, with only 1 entry per class.

8. A vegetable project book or equivalent record book must be completed and presented to the judge. A current year

garden layout and record sheet must be included.

9. Vegetables should be of market quality, free of blemishes. Entrees that are in very poor condition will not be

accepted for display and will be disqualified.

10. Any class that requires more than one specimen must have the entire group of vegetables of the same variety. If

possible the vegetables should also be of uniform size and color.

11. The vegetable of choice entry may be the same type of vegetable shown in another class but must be of a different

variety.

12. To be considered for best vegetable exhibitor, a competed project book or equivalent must be presented along with

entries from at least five classes across sections 161 through 164.

SECTION 161: FIELD CROP CLASSES

Class 16101 - Hybrid Corn, 1 variety, 10 ears

Class 16102 - Wheat, 1 gallon

Class 16103 - Popcorn, 1 variety, 10 ears

Class 16104 - Soybeans, 5 stalks (wash soil from roots)

Class 16105 - Hay, 1 slab

Class 16106 - Other Field Crops

SECTION 162: VEGETABLE CLASSES

Class 16201 - Sweet Corn, 5 ears (Husk and silk removed from half, top to bottom)

Class 16202 - Plate of 5 Potatoes

Class 16203 - Plate of 5 Sweet Potatoes

Class 16204 - Plate of 5 Onions

Class 16205 - Plate of 5 Cucumbers

Class 16206 - Plate of 5 Tomatoes, 1 variety and color

Class 16207 - Plate of 5 Grape-type Tomatoes, 1 variety and color

Class 16208 - Plate of 5 Peppers

Class 16209 - Plate of 5 Carrots, without tops

Class 16210 - Plate of 5 Beets, without tops

Class 16211 - Plate of 10 String Beans in Pod

Class 16212 - Plate of 10 Shelled Lima Beans

Class 16213 - 1 Head of Cabbage, trimmed for market

Class 16214 - One Fall Squash (ex. Acorn, Butternut, Pumpkin)

Class 16215 - One Summer Squash (ex. Zucchini, Patty Pan)

Class 16216 - One Watermelon

Class 16217 - Indian Corn, 1 variety, 5 ears

Class 16218 - Vegetable/fruit of Choice follow exhibit guidelines

Class 16219 - Tallest Sunflower Plant (remove roots from stem)

Class 16220 - Largest Sunflower Head (by diameter) Seed heads must be dusted off.

Class 16221 - Best Seed Picture (seeds may be purchased or collected) Exhibitor must carry a vegetable or flower

gardening project to enter.

Class 16222 - Best Decorated Jack-O-Lantern - not carved; some natural color visible; must be identifiable as a

pumpkin. Exhibitor can purchase the pumpkin. Exhibitor must carry a vegetable gardening project.

Class 16223 - Gourd Display - 18” Limit on Display

Class 16224 – Container Vegetable(s) – not to exceed 18”

Class 16225 – Vegetable grown and displayed in pot or container – container not to exceed 18” diameter

SECTION 163: JUNIOR GARDEN DISPLAY

1. Vegetables exhibited must be grown by the exhibitor. 2. First year exhibitors cannot enter this class.

3. The exhibit must consist of 30 or more items with a minimum of 6 different vegetables.

4. Display should be labeled, varieties identified, and all vegetables should be uniform in size and color.

5. The following scoring will be used to judge the displays:

a. Condition of the display and originality - 25

b. Correct varietal form - 25

c. Uniformity of samples - 20

d. Uniformity of color of samples - 20

e. Labeling - 10

6. Displays must be presented to judge at interviews on Saturday the first day of the fair.

7. The display base holding the vegetables must contain the entire exhibit and must not exceed 24 inches in diameter or

length and width. Display must be portable.

8. Each exhibitor is limited to one (1) entry.

Class 16301 - Garden Display

SECTION 164: FRUIT OR NUT CLASSES

Class 16401 – Plate of 5 Berries

Class 16402 – Fruit of Choice

Class 16403 – Plate of 5 Nuts

AWARDS

Trophies

Best Crop Exhibit

Best Vegetable Exhibit

Largest Pumpkin or Squash

Best Seed Picture

Best Decorated Pumpkin

Largest Sunflower Head

Tallest Sunflower

Best Garden Display

Best Fruit or Nut Exhibit

Best Vegetable Exhibitor

Rosettes for Outstanding Exhibits

DEPARTMENT: LIVESTOCK ACTIVITIES

SECTION 210: JUNIOR FAIR GENERAL LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST

Superintendents: Gary and Jennifer Kessler

Sunday of the fair, registration starts at 7:30 a.m. - Pig & Lamb Barn Contest starts at 8 a.m.

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules.

2. This contest will be open to any Delaware County 4-H or FFA member or teams.

3. Each participant will receive a $3.00 premium.

4. Four animals in each class will be judged, consisting of beef cattle, sheep and swine.

5. The Junior Division will be for participants in the eighth grade or below.

6. The Senior Division will be for participants in high school at the time of the contest.

7. Teams will consist of 3 members.

8. Team members must be members in good standing of the club or chapter they represent.

9. Clubs or chapters may enter as many teams or individuals as they wish.

10. If combining teams, a team with one or more Senior age members will compete as a Senior team.

SECTION 210: LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST

21001 Junior Individual

21002 Senior Individual

21003 Junior Team

21004 Senior Team

AWARDS

Trophies:

High Individual in Junior Division

High Individual in Senior Division

High Team in Junior Division

High Team in Senior Division

SECTION 211: ANIMAL SKILLATHONS

Superintendent: Jacci Smith

All Skillathons 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday before fair in the Coliseum

1. Open to currently enrolled 4-H club and FFA members with projects.

2. 4-H Cloverbuds are not eligible to participate.

3. Exhibitor may enter more than one skillathon.

4. There will be three age groups: age 11 & younger years; 12- 14 years; and 15-18 years. All ages are as of January 1 of

the current year.

5. The top 5 in each age division will be awarded premiums: 1st - $25 2nd - $20 3rd - $15 4th - $10 5th- $5

6. Participants may place and receive premiums in more than one species skillathon. Participation is optional.

For registration in Skillathons; First 4 digits of the class number are different. Each species has the same three age

groups, this will be the last digit of the class number be certain to sign up for the correct class.

Section 211: Skillathon

Class:

2110(_): Dairy Skillathon

2111(_): Beef Skillathon

2112(_): Sheep Skillathon

2113(_): Swine Skillathon

2114(_): Poultry Skillathon

2115(_): Rabbit Skillathon

2116(_): Horse Skillathon

2117(_): Dog Skillathon

2118(_): Goat Skillathon

2119(_): Alpaca and Llama Skillathon

Sub-Class (Last digit of class number)

1 - Junior Division – age 11 & younger

2 - Intermediate Division – age 12 -14

3 - Senior Division – age 15 & older

SECTION 212: JUNIOR FAIR SHOWMAN OF SHOWMEN

Superintendent: Madelyn Wecker

Judging – 1 pm, Wednesday, Junior Fair Show Arena

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules.

2. The Junior Fair Livestock Showman of Showmen Contest is open to the Showman of Showmen from Dairy Cattle,

Pygmy Goat, Meat Goat, Dairy Goat, Sheep, Market Swine, Market Beef, Feeder Calves, Horses, Rabbits, Dogs, Poultry,

and Alpaca/ Llamas as selected by the department.

3. Exhibitors must provide their own animal they won their Showman of Showmen with for the contest.

4. The judge for each species reserves the right to take control in situations that are potentially unsafe.

5. An exhibitor may choose not to show an animal, however they will receive no points for that animal.

6. If an exhibitor wins their Showman of Showmen they cannot enter Showman of Showmen in following years

representing same category they won in previously.

7. If the exhibitor that wins their Showman of Showmen category and chooses not to show in the Showman of

Showmen, then the spot would go to Reserve Showman of current year.

8. Exhibitors must be in place with their animal by 12:45 p.m. The judging will start promptly at 1 p.m. Part of the criteria

for Showman of Showmen is preparedness and punctuality along with knowledge and ability.

9. No Entries are made to this class – participants are determined at each show.

AWARDS

Winner - Junior Fair Livestock Showman of Showmen Award

DEPARTMENT: DAIRY CATTLE

Superintendent: Earl Lehner

Skillathon – See Skillathon rules for date/time under Livestock Activities

Dairy Costume Contest, Sunday at 4 p.m.

Dairy Show, first Saturday of the fair at 11:00 a.m.

Show order: Best Fitted Animal, Showmanship, Jr. Fair Dairy Show, followed by Open Dairy Show

Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$8.00

$6.00

$3.00

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules and the Junior Fair Sale Rules.

2. The Junior Fair Dairy Show will NOT be in conjunction with the open class show. The Jr. Fair show will have all breeds

shown together with 13 classes divided by age. Both the first and second place animals will come in the ring for the

champion drives.

3. Each exhibitor is limited to 6 animals per breed and not more than 2 animals per class.

4. Each animal must be a part of the project as of June 1 of the exhibit year.

5. Leased dairy animals may be exhibited at the fair. If an animal is leased, a copy of the lease agreement, including

tattoo, metal vet tag or breed identification tag must be turned into the Extension Office by the June deadline.

6. Exhibitors are responsible for the daily care of animals and should be caring for the animals by the possession

deadline.

7. Lactating cows can leave at the conclusion of the show.

8. Dairy cattle must be securely fastened while at the fair.

9. No bulls of any breed will be shown in the junior fair.

10. Showmanship will be divided into two classes: Junior (8-13 yrs.) and Senior (14-18 yrs.)

11. Stall space will be assigned by the Department Head.

12. Dairy Products auction - dairy exhibitors must follow Dairy Basket Guidelines that are sent to all exhibitors by mail.

13. Dairy exhibitors must make entry in Dairy exhibitor basket class to participate in the sale prior to the Dairy Show.

14. The winner of the dairy showman of showmen needs to decide by 6 pm Saturday if they plan to participate in the

supreme showmen contest.

15. Animals must have a physical form of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are tattoos, tags, and neckbands.

16. No class substitutions without the approval of the Superintendent. Must be submitted at least 2 hours before the

show start time to be considered.

17. Dairy Basket participants in the Jr. Fair Sale must use baskets provided by the Jr. Fair Dairy Committee in order to

participate in the sale.

HERDSMAN AWARD

A special Herdsman Award will be offered to the cleanest and most attractive exhibit using the following score card.

Score Card for Determining Basis of Herdsman Award

1. Cooperative Effort

a. Courtesy and willingness to follow regulations

b. Courtesy to all visitors

2. Animals

a. Animals tied for best presentation

b. Animals kept clean at all times

c. Plenty of bedding use

d. Information on animals and advertising value

3. Barn

a. Aisles kept free and clean for spectators

b. Equipment kept in show boxes, etc.

c. Feed kept in orderly manner

d. Appeal to visitors

Classes for all breeds as follows:

- Junior Heifer Calf / Spring Heifer Calf, born on or after March 1, of current year, and over 4 months of age.

- Intermediate Heifer Calf / Winter Heifer Calf, born December 1, of the previous year through February 28 of current

year.

- Senior Heifer Calf / Fall Heifer Calf, born September1 through November 30 of the previous year.

- Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1 - August 31, of previous year

- Junior Yearling Heifer / Spring Yearling Heifer, after March 1 - May 31, of previous year

- Intermediate Yearling Heifer / Winter Yearling Heifer, December 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

- Senior Yearling Heifer / Fall Yearling Heifer, after September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021, not milking

- Junior Two-Year-Old Cow, March 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021

- Senior Two-Year-Old Cow, born September 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021

- Three-Year-Old Cow, born June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020

- Four-year-old Cow, born June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

- Aged Cow, born before June 1, 2018

- Dry Cow, 3 years and older born before May 31, 2020

Section 220: Dairy Cattle

Class Number:

01- Junior Heifer Calf / Spring Heifer Calf

02- Intermediate Heifer Calf / Winter Heifer Class

03 - Senior Heifer Calf / Fall Heifer Class

04- Summer Yearling Heifer

05- Junior Yearling Heifer / Spring Yearling Heifer

06- Intermediate Yearling Heifer / Winter Yearling Heifer

07 - Senior Yearling Heifer / Fall Yearling Heifer

08- Junior 2-Year-Old Cow

09 - Senior 2-Year-Old Cow

10 - Three-Year-Old Cow

11 - Four-Year-Old Cow

12 - Aged Cow 13 - Dry Cow

SECTION 228: DAIRY CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP

Class 22801: Jr. Showmanship (8-13 yrs)

Class 22802: Sr. Showmanship (14-18 yrs)

AWARDS

Jr. Fair Supreme & Reserve Champion Cow

Jr. Fair Supreme & Reserve Champion Heifer

Best Fitted Dairy Animal

Reserve Best Fitted Dairy Animal Junior Showmanship

Reserve Junior Showmanship

Reserve Senior Showmanship

Reserve Senior Showmanship Showman of Showmen

Rosettes: 3

– 5

place Showmanship & Best Fitted

Ribbons: 1

– 5

place all other classes

DEPARTMENT: MARKET CATTLE

Superintendent: Mike Downerd

Beef Show Committee: Angie Beekman, Alex Cashman, Craig Dilley, Mike Downerd, Mark Fleming, Chris McCurdy, Kyle

McIntire, Ron Ruggles, Don Stover, Randy Thorpe

Skillathon: Saturday prior to fair

Market Beef Weigh-in: Friday, 6-9 p.m.

Market Beef & Feeder Exhibitor’s Meeting: Saturday, 2 p.m.

Showmanship and Fitting and Grooming: 4 p.m., Sunday of fair

Market Beef Show: 6 p.m., Monday of fair

Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$8.00

$6.00

$3.00

1. Read the Fair General Rules and the Junior Fair Sale Rules.

2. No class will consist of more than 10 animals.

3. Dairy feeders must be from dairy breeds to show in dairy feeder class. Beef feeders must be from beef breeds to show

in the beef feeder class. Any feeders with obvious beef characteristics will be placed in the beef feeder class. Any

questions will be resolved by the beef show committee at the pre-conditioning and tagging in August.

4. It is mandatory that all feeders must be pre-conditioned at the fairgrounds on the date determined by the beef show

committee.

5. Dairy Feeders must be a steer, born after January 1 of current year, dehorned, and meet fair health requirements. No

stags will be permitted to show.

6. Beef Feeders must be a heifer or steer born after January 1 of current year, dehorned, no stags, and must meet fair

health requirements.

7. It is recommended that male feeder calves be castrated by July 15th and be completely healed by tagging in August.

8. Feeders under 350 pounds and over 700 pounds will show in underweight and overweight classes, respectively.

Underweight and overweight classes cannot show for champion or trophies except in showmanship and fitting and

grooming classes. The animal cannot go through the sale, but can be sold through the Sale Committee.

9. Exhibitors may show up to 2 finished market beef animals and/or 2 market dairy steers and/or 2 beef feeders and/or

2 dairy feeders but can only sell one animal. Exhibitors may identify or tag up to 4 animals in each category but can only

bring 2 to the fair.

10. Market Beef animals may be a heifer or a steer born after January 1 of the previous year, dehorned, and meet fair

health requirements. Steers must be properly castrated and no stags will be permitted to show.

11. Market Heifers will show with steers in the same classes.

12. Finished market beef animals will show by weight as determined by show committee. Beef and Dairy Feeders will be

assigned to a show class by weight as determined by the show committee.

13. Finished market & dairy beef animals will be graded and placed by the judge.

14. All finished market beef animals must weigh 900 pounds or more to show and sell. Dairy steers must weigh at least

1,000 pounds.

15. Members must have finished market beef project animals in their possession by March 1. Switching animals after

March 1 is not permitted for any reason.

16. All finished market & dairy beef animals must have been tagged in March at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. The

Show Committee reserves the right to refuse to tag unruly animals or any dangerous and uncontrollable animal not

broke to lead. In the interest of safety to exhibitors, any unruly animal will be ineligible to show and sell. All market beef

are required to have an RFID ear tag in addition to the Hartford or Delaware County Fair tag.

17. Stall space will be assigned by barn committee. No changes may be made without the approval of the stalling

chairman.

18. The ringmen have authority to dismiss dangerous and uncontrolled animals. If an animal is dismissed by the ringmen,

the animal may be sold, but there will be no placing of the animal by the judge. Two ringmen and the judge will make

the final decision in the case of a dispute.

19. If an exhibitor leaves the ring during the show, unless the exhibitor is injured, the animal and the exhibitor will be

dismissed from the class. That animal will not be placed in the class.

20. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding. Bedding options include: mulch, straw or sawdust.

21. All exhibitors must adhere to the following dress code while in the show or sale rings; a button/snap collared shirt

closed within one button from the top, long or short sleeve permitted but no sleeveless. No logos or ads on shirts other

than 4-H or FFA. Long pants, no shorts, wear sturdy shoes or boots, no open toe or heel, no sandals. Clothes must be

neat and clean in appearance with no rips or tears. No hats unless western style.

22. Location of grooming chutes will be determined by the beef committee.

Release of Cattle – Exhibitors are responsible for the feeding & care of their animal until the release time noted in the

general rules. A rope halter will be furnished to tie each sale animal following the sale.

Dairy Steer Rules:

1. Market Dairy Steers weigh at least 1,000 pounds. No top Weight limit. Market Dairy Steers will show in their own

class. There will be a grand and reserve champion dairy steer only if there are 6 or more dairy steers exhibited and

eligible for show.

2. Calves must be 100% dairy or cross from within the dairy breeds. These 5 dairy breeds are accepted without

registration papers: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein & Jersey. If at any point the breed of the dairy steer is

questioned; the Beef Committee has the right to request registration papers and disqualify the exhibitor; this will be

determined at the time of tagging the first Saturday in March.

3. All Dairy Steers must be in the possession of the exhibitor by March 1.

4. Exhibitors are encouraged but is not mandatory to bring back a dairy feeder from the previous year to show as a

market dairy steer the following year as a two year project.

Fitting & Grooming Contest

1. There are three age divisions 9 - 11 yrs., 12 - 14 yrs. and 15 - 18 yrs. All ages will be determined as of January 1.

2. The fitting and grooming contests will be for all beef project club members.

3. Each participant will be given a prescribed amount of time to fit and groom his/her animal. Juniors will have 15

minutes, intermediates 12 minutes, and seniors 10 minutes to work on their animals.

4. Participants must bring all their equipment just prior to the start of the contest.

5. Each participant must do his/her own work and no coaching will be permitted.

6. A junior fair member may be used to hold an animal while it is being fitted and groomed.

7. Exhibitors in showmanship and/or fitting and grooming must complete that class unaided. They cannot take advice

from anyone in the observing crowd or the 4-H assistant in fitting and grooming.

8. The winner will receive an award.

Rate of Gain Market Beef and Dairy Steers

1. A Rate of Gain Contest will be conducted, based upon March and September weights.

2. Plaques will be furnished to the top three places in Market Beef and Dairy Steers.

Pee Wee Showmanship

1. Must be at least 5 years of age but under the age of showing for 4H

2. Must be 4H Affiliated

3. Must use a beef animal currently enrolled as a Delaware County Fair beef project.

4. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that the child is accompanied by an adult or current exhibitor.

Adult Showmanship

1. An Adult Beef Showmanship class will be held immediately following the Junior Showmanship Class.

2. Adults that have shown at the Delaware County Junior Fair or who have children showing the current year may

participate.

3. Participants may use animals borrowed from Junior Fair participants.

4. Last year’s winner is not eligible.

5. Plaques will be furnished to the first place.

Youth Showmanship

1. Showmanship is open to junior fair feeder calf and market beef exhibitors.

2. See Rules for All Showman and Fitting & Grooming Contest under the General Livestock Rules.

Skillathon

1. The Beef Skillathon will be held on Saturday before the fair. Please see Skillathon rules under Livestock Activities for

more details on location and timing.

Award for Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitor

Purpose:

• To place more emphasis on the educational value of livestock shows.

• To award youth for their knowledge and skills associated with their market beef project.

Events:

Skillathon, Livestock judging, Showmanship, Rate of Gain and Live Show Placing.

General Rules for Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitor:

1. Only beef skillathon scores can be used.

2. Raw scores will be used for placings in the beef skillathon and livestock judging.

3. Showman of Showmen contest will determine top 5 placings (includes age division winners and previous year

showmanship winners). All other current year participants receive 80 points.

4. All Exhibitors will be competing for Outstanding Exhibitor in Market Beef unless they notify the Weigh Master at the

time of the weigh- in.

5. Animals must meet requirements for show.

6. General rules applying to livestock exhibitors will be followed.

7. Any exhibitor disqualified for any reason will be ineligible for this award.

8. Any event not participated in will be scored zero points.

9. An exhibitor can only win this award once but may continue to compete in the individual events.

Points Awarded for each Event:

1st place - 100 points

2nd place - 98 points

3rd place - 95 points

4th place - 91 points

5th place - 86 points

All other participants - 80 points

Tie breaker to determine overall winner:

1st - Skillathon score

2nd - Livestock judging score

3rd - Score from beef portion of livestock judging contest

4th - Showmanship points

5th - Live placing points

A monetary award will be given to the overall winner. In the event of a tie (after tiebreakers) award money will be

divided equally among the tied individuals. The overall winner will receive special recognition.

Delaware County Outstanding Feeder Calf Exhibitor Award

Purpose:

• To place more emphasis on the educational value of livestock shows.

• To reward youth for their knowledge and skills associated with their feeder calf project.

Events:

Skillathon, Livestock judging, Showmanship and Live Show Placing

General Rules for Outstanding Feeder Calf Exhibitor Award:

1. Only beef skillathon scores can be used

2. Raw scores will be used for placings in the beef skillathon and livestock judging.

3. Showman of showmen contest will determine top placings (includes age division winners and previous year

showmanship winners). All current year participants receive 80 points.

4. All Exhibitors will be competing for Outstanding Exhibitor in Market Beef unless they notify the Weigh Master at the

time of the weigh- in.

5. Animals must meet requirements for show.

6. General rules applying to livestock exhibitors will be followed.

7. Any exhibitor disqualified for any reason will be ineligible for this award.

8. Any event not participated in will be scored zero points.

9. You can only win this award once but may continue to compete in the individual events.

Points Awarded for each Event

1st place - 100 points

2nd place - 98 points

3rd place - 95 points

4th place - 91 points

5th place - 86 points

All other participants 80 points

Tie breaker to determine overall winner:

1st - Skillathon Score

2nd - Livestock judging score

3rd - Score from beef portion of livestock judging contest

4th - Showmanship points

5th - Live placing points

A plaque will be given to the overall winner. In the event of a tie (after tiebreakers) an additional plaque will be ordered.

The overall winner will receive special recognition in the pre-sale and in post-sale coverage.

Section 230: Market Beef

Class 23001 - Market Beef (Steers and Heifers)

Class 23002 – Market Dairy Steers

Section 231: Beef & Dairy Feeders

Class 23101 - Beef Feeders (Steers and Heifers)

Class 23102 - Dairy Feeders

Section 232: Market Beef Showmanship

Class 23201 – Jr. Showmanship (8-11yrs.)

Class 23202 – Int. Showmanship (12-14 yrs.)

Class 23203 – Sr. Showmanship (15-18 yrs.)

Section 233: Beef & Dairy Feeder Showmanship

Class 23301 – Jr. Showmanship (8-11yrs.)

Class 23302 – Int. Showmanship (12-14 yrs.)

Class 23303 – Sr. Showmanship (15-18 yrs.)

Awards:

Market Beef

Banners

Grand Champion Market Beef

Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef

Plaques

Each Class Winner

Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitor

Fitting and Grooming Awards

Plaques

Senior Fitting and Grooming (15-18 yrs. of age)

Reserve Sr. Fitting and Grooming (15-18 yrs. of age)

Intermediate Fitting & Grooming (12-14 yrs. of age)

Res. Intermediate Fitting and Grooming (12-14 yrs. of age)

Junior Fitting and Grooming (9-11 yrs. of age)

Res. Junior Fitting and Grooming (9-11 yrs. of age)

Showmanship Awards

Plaques

Senior Showmanship (15-18 yrs. of age)

Reserve Senior Showmanship (15-18 yrs. of age)

Intermediate Showmanship (12-14 yrs. of age)

Reserve Intermediate Showmanship (12-14 yrs. of age)

Junior Showmanship (9-11 Yrs. of age)

Reserve Junior Showmanship (9-11 yrs. of age)

Beef Showman of Showmen

Beef Reserve Showman of Showmen

Adult Beef Showmanship

Rate of Gain Awards

Plaques

Champion Rate of Gain Market Beef

Champion Rate of Gain Dairy Steer

Dairy & Beef Feeder Awards

Banners

Champion Beef Feeder

Reserve Champion Beef Feeder

Champion Dairy Feeder

Reserve Champion Dairy Feeder

Plaques

Beef Feeder Class Winners

Outstanding Feeder Exhibitor

Outstanding Market Beef Exhibitor

Dairy Feeder Class Winners

Dairy & Beef Feeder Calf Showmanship Awards

Plaques

Senior Showmanship (15-18 yrs. of age)

Reserve Senior Showmanship (15-18 yrs. of age)

Intermediate Showmanship (12-14 yrs. of age)

Res. Intermediate Showmanship (12-14 yrs. of age)

Junior Showmanship (9-11 Yrs. of age)

Reserve Junior Showmanship (9-11 yrs. of age)

Showman of Showmen Feeders

Reserve Showmen of Showman Feeders

DEPARTMENT: SWINE

Superintendent: Doug Dawson

Skillathon: Saturday before fair. See more details in the Livestock Activities department.

Weigh-In - 10 a.m., first Saturday of fair

Showmanship - 5 p.m., first Saturday of fair, Pig & Lamb Barn

Market Pig Show - 10 a.m., Sunday, Pig & Lamb Barn

Premium

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$6.00

$4.00

$2.00

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules and the Junior Fair Sale Rules

2. Violation of any of the following rules will result in forfeiture of premiums and/or awards and may result in

disqualification from the current fair and future fairs.

3. Showmanship will be divided into Pee Wee, Beginner, Junior, Intermediate and Senior classes. Pee Wee will be limited

to those aged 5 to 4-H age.

4. Each exhibitor may show a total of 2 individual market pigs. If showing two hogs, exhibitors may show two gilts or two

barrows or one of each.

5. Only animals entered at the Delaware County Fair will be permitted on the fairgrounds.

6. To enter two pigs in an individual class, make two entries in the department, section, and class.

7. This show is partial terminal. Exhibitors now have the option to take home their extra animal. The destination of each

animal (Jr. fair sale, Sell to market, or exhibitor take home) must be designated at weigh-in. The overall champion and

reserve champion must be harvested.

8. All exhibitors must properly feed and water their stock and keep pens clean. Failure to do so will forfeit premiums.

9. All swine must be farrowed after Feb. 1 of the current year.

10. Exhibitors selling market pigs at another county fair are ineligible to show or sell market pigs at Delaware County

Fair.

11. Market pigs will be divided into classes evenly by weight at the fair based on Saturday weigh-in.

12. Hogs less than 220 and more than 290 pounds will show for grade only, are not eligible for the Jr. Fair sales, and will

receive market price.

13. Exhibitors may request one reweigh of pigs weighing 210lbs. to 219 lbs. and 291lbs. to 300lbs. only. Animal will be

removed and the scale cleaned immediately prior to reweigh. Second weight becomes the official weight. Reweigh must

occur before the next animal is weighed.

14. Market pigs will be sold Wednesday evening.

15. If problems arise from the packer with a project animal, the exhibitor will be held financially responsible.

16. All market hogs must have a measurable ½” of body hair, underline included. Ears and tail may be a shorter length.

17. The same exhibitor is ineligible to win more than one champion or reserve champion hog.

18. An Overall Champion and Reserve Champion market hog will be selected from the Champion and Reserve Champion

Barrows and Gilts.

19. Market barrows must be fully castrated.

20. All exhibitors and parents must agree to sign consent to understand form prior to weigh in and turn in. Drug Use

Notification Form must be turned in electronically prior to weigh-in. Exhibitors failing to complete both forms are

ineligible to show and/or sell at auction.

21. The Market Hog Skillathon will be held on the Saturday before fair. See the Skillathon rules under Livestock Activities

for more information.

22. All exhibitors must adhere to the following dress code while in the show or sale rings: a button/snap collared shirt

closed to within 1 button from the top, long or short sleeved permitted but no sleeveless. No logos/ads on shirts other

than 4-H/FFA. Long pants, no shorts, sturdy shoes/boots, no sandals/open toe or open heel. Clothes must be neat in

appearance with no rips or tears.

23. Excessive whipping of hogs will not be allowed, the exhibitor will be warned once, if it continues, the exhibitor and

hog will be excused from the ring. The hog will receive market price.

Section 240: Market Classes

Class 24001 - Market Hog (Born after February 1 current year) (2 Hogs= 2 Entries in this Class)

Section 241: Showmanship

Class 24101- Beginner Showmanship (8-9 yrs.)

Class 24102- Jr. Showmanship (10-11 yrs.)

Class 24103- Int. Showmanship (12-14 yrs.)

Class 24104- Sr. Showmanship (15-18 yrs.)

AWARDS:

Sr. Swine Champion & Reserve Champion Showmanship (15-18 yrs.)

Intermediate Swine Champion & Reserve Champion Showmanship (12 -14yrs.)

Jr. Swine Champion & Reserve Champion Showmanship (9-11 yrs.)

Beginner Swine Champion & Reserve Champion Showmanship

Pee Wee Showmanship & Adult Showmanship

Market Pig Showman & Reserve Showman of Showmen

Overall Champion & Reserve Champion Market Hog

Champion & Reserve Champion Market Gilt

Light Weight Gilt Division Champion

Medium Weight Gilt Division Champion

Heavy Weight Gilt Division Champion

Champion Market Barrow & Reserve Champion Market Barrow

Light Weight Barrow Champion

Medium Weight Barrow Champion

Heavy Weight Barrow Champion

Class Winners

DEPARTMENT: SHEEP

Superintendents: Dr. Benjamin Wenner and Mary Beth Day

Sheep Project Interviews and Skillathon: See rules under Livestock Activities

Market Lamb Exhibitor Meeting and Weigh-In: 9 a.m. the first Saturday of the fair

Sheep Show Order (Starts at 4 pm Sunday): Pee Wee Showmanship, Breeding Show, Showmanship (oldest to youngest),

Individual Market Lambs (lightest to heaviest), Pen of 2 Market Lambs (lightest to heaviest)

Market Lamb Sale: 6 p.m., Wednesday.

Premium

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$6.00

$4.00

$2.00

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules and the Junior Fair Sale Rules.

2. The Senior Fair Board shall have the right to examine or test an animal for any illegal substance that changes the

appearance, conformation or behavior of the animal. Exhibitors found in violation of this rule may face forfeiture of any

and all premiums from the current fair and potential banishment from the current and future fairs, as well as any other

disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the Senior Fair Board.

3. All exhibitors must adhere to the following dress code for pictures at weigh-in and in show/sale rings:

1) A button/snap collared shirt closed within 1 button from the top, long/short-sleeved but not sleeveless,

2) No logos or ads visible other than 4-H or FFA,

3) Long pants (no shorts),

4) Clothes must appear neat, clean and without rips or tears.

4. All exhibitors must be present for weighing, showing, and sale unless provisions have been made according to the

General Livestock Rules.

5. Only animals entered at the Delaware County Fair will be permitted on the fairgrounds.

6. All sheep must have an approved scrapie ID. Market lambs will be using this for their ID photo submission in June.

Leased breeding animals must also register their lease including scrapie ID with the county Extension office per general

rules.

7. Market lambs will be weighed on the first Saturday of the fair. They must weigh 95 pounds or greater to be eligible to

compete for Grand or Reserve Champion and to sell in the Wednesday auction. However, market lambs weighing less

than 95 pounds are eligible to be sold at market price per the discretion of the exhibitor.

8. All market lambs must be slick shorn 1/4” or less of wool at time of weigh- in. The lambs may be checked for wool

length at weigh-in and it is recommended to shear them within 7 days of weigh-in. Wool/hair should be slick-shorn

above the knees and hocks, and including the lamb’s belly.

9. Each exhibitor may show up to 2 individual market lambs that are also eligible to be entered as a pen of 2. Total

market lambs entered may not exceed 2 lambs. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion individual market lambs

will be ineligible for the pen of 2 classes.

10. Exhibitors may request 1 reweigh per market animal at the scale. Animal will be removed and the scale cleaned

immediately prior to reweigh. The second weight must occur before any other animal is weighed and will become

official.

11. Market lambs may be ewes or wethers (castrated males). Ewes shown as market lambs are not eligible for the

market show if previously or currently entered in breeding sheep classes at the Delaware County Fair.

12. Market lambs may be purebred, grade, or crossbred. They are to be docked and males are to be castrated. Neither

docking nor castration may show any evidence of recent wound healing or testicular tissue.

13. Market lambs (individual and pen of 2) will be divided into classes by ascending weight. If both individual market

lambs for one exhibitor are assigned into the same class, the exhibitor will have the option to bump the heavier of 2

lambs into the next heaviest weight class. The exhibitor must notify the department head(s) by 6 pm Saturday before

the show.

14. Lambs will be assigned pens in the Pig and Lamb Barn and are only to be bedded by wood shavings, straw, or mulch.

Exhibitors are responsible for the cleaning of their pens upon move-out. Pens found dirty on Thursday morning will be

assessed a pen cleaning fee of $25/pen to be subtracted from fair premiums.

15. There should be water available for consumption by sheep in their pen(s) at all times. Animals found muzzled are

immediately ineligible for show and sale at auction.

16. Drenching of lambs is prohibited unless prescribed for a medical condition in writing by the Delaware County Fair

Veterinarian. Drenching of lambs includes any liquid, semi-liquid, gel or paste that is not consumed voluntarily by the

lamb in a bucket.

17. Application of ice, ice packs, cold packs, or wet rags to a lamb is prohibited unless prescribed for a medical condition

in writing by the Delaware County Fair Veterinarian.

18. Fans drawing less than 100 watts will be permitted.

19. Lamb fitting is to occur only within direct sight of the Pig and Lamb Barn. Use of any substance to conceal, transform

or enhance a sheep (market or breeding) will result in immediate ineligibility of exhibitor for show and sale at auction.

Permitted usage for fitting includes only shears, shampoo, conditioner and fly spray.

20. All Lambs must be in their pens, at the wash rack, or in the designated fitting zone on the South side of the Pig and

Lamb Barn by 5 pm on Sunday.

21. Lambs must line up outside the show ring shorn, clean and dry prior to their class.

22. The exhibitor of the Grand Champion Individual Market Lamb is ineligible to compete with their second lamb for the

Reserve Grand Champion Individual Market Lamb. The exhibitors of either Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Individual

Market Lamb may compete with their second lamb for the overall placings of 3rd through 5th. All other individual

market lambs are eligible to compete for overall placings of 3rd through 5th. All lambs exhibited in the individual market

lamb show except Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Individuals are eligible to compete in the Pen of 2 contest.

23. If problems arise in project animal carcass quality from the packer, the exhibitor will be held financially responsible.

24. Each exhibitor is limited to 2 entries in each breeding class.

25. Ewe and ram lambs in the sheep breeding show must be born no earlier than October 1st of the previous year. Ewes

must not be registered to show in the market lamb show in the previous or current year.

26. Breeding sheep may have two members showing one animal.

Section 250: Market Lamb Classes

Class 25001 - Individual Market Lamb born after January 1 of the current year (max 2 entries).

Sub-Class 1 - Black Faced Crossbreeds

Sub-Class 2 - White Faced Crossbreeds

Class 25002 - Pen of 2 Market Lambs born after January 1 of the current year (1 entry is 2 lambs).

Section 251: Breeding Sheep

Class 2551( ) – Purebred Wool Breeds

Class 2512( ) – Purebred Meat Breeds

Sub-Class 1 – Birthdate 10/1/2022 through 2/14/2023

Sub-Class 2 – Birthdate 2/15/2023 and later

Class 2513( ) – Crossbred Breeding Sheep (including wether-type/commercial)

Sub-Class 1 – Birthdate 10/1/2022 through 2/14/2023

Sub-Class 2 – Birthdate 2/15/2023 and later

Last Digit of the Class Number:

1– Yearling Ewe

2– Ewe Lamb

3– Yearling Ram

4– Ram Lamb

Example: Class 25123 is a Purebred Meat Breed Yearling Ram

Section 252: Showmanship (Age as of Jan.1 of the current year)

Class 25201 – Jr. Showmanship 8-11 years old

Class 25202 – Int. Showmanship 12-14 years old

Class 25203 – Sr. Showmanship 15-18 years old

DEPARTMENT: GOATS

Superintendent: Julie Lucas

Goat Exhibitor’s Meeting - 2 p.m., 1st Saturday of the Fair

Market Goat Weigh-In - following exhibitor meeting, 1st Saturday of the Fair

Dairy, Pygmy, and Pack Goat Show - 9 a.m., Monday

Goat Costume Contest - 4 p.m., Monday

Market and Meat Breeding Goat Show - 5 p.m., Monday

For Fun Obstacle Course – 5pm Tuesday

All goats released (Market Goats being sold will be loaded after the auction) – 2 p.m. Wednesday

Jr. Fair Sale - 6 p.m. Wednesday of Fair

Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$6.00

$4.00

$2.00

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules and the Junior Fair Sale Rules.

2. Exhibitors may make up to two entries per class.

3. Enter animals in the class most like the breed characteristics. Recorded Grade dairy goats should be entered in the

breed category to which they conform. Companion/Pet goat projects are exhibited under the science department.

4. Goat entries should be made based upon the goat’s age on the date of the show.

5. All kids and/or brood does must be in the member’s possession by June 1 to be eligible to participate in the show.

6. Goats must be owned by the 4-H member or member’s immediate family (including grandparents). Goats may be

leased with the exception of market goats. If leased, the lease agreement must be turned into the Extension Office by

the June 7

7. Only goats entered in the current fair may be brought to the fair. Kids are not to be brought to the fair to nurse on

their dams if the kid(s) are not entered in the fair. Kids must be at least 2 months of age to be entered in the fair.

8. Any goat that has freshened (kidded) within 30 days of the fair is not to be brought to nor exhibited at the fair in

compliance with Scrapie regulations.

9. All goats, with the exception of dairy goats in milk, must be in place by 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of the fair. All goats

must be checked in by the 4-H Goat Committee during designated times, 4-8 p.m. on Friday or 8-9 a.m. on Saturday.

Goats will be checked for any health problems, castration, and Scrapie identification at that time. Dairy goats in milk

may be brought to the fair on the day of the show and taken home the same day.

10. In compliance with USDA regulations, all does and all Market Goats must have an official scrapie ID (i.e., permanent

tattoo with registration papers, USDA Scrapie tag, microchip with registration papers, or a tattoo registered with the

USDA Scrapie program). Any wether used as a pack goat or Pygmy wether, 18 months of age and older must have an

official Scrapie ID.

If a goat is identified with a microchip please bring a microchip reader with you to the fair. Microchipped goats

must also have a tattoo indicating the location of the microchip. All tattoos must be legible. Registered animals

must have registration papers with them at check in as required for USDA Scrapie ID compliance. The committee

has the authority to dismiss questionable animals or animals that do not comply with USDA Scrapie

identification requirements.

11. Due to space limitations, if the number of pens requested is greater than we have available, the superintendent will

use discretion in assigning pens. Do not request extra pens for tack. Tack may be stored in the designated Tack Rooms in

the barn or in the center aisle.

12. All goats are to have clean water available to them at all times. Water is not to be withheld from the market goats in

the hours preceding the show. Goats are not to be muzzled at any time.

13. Market goats must be born after January 1st of the current year, and in the member’s care and possession by June 1.

An Online Identification Form must be submitted to the Extension Office by the June 7 for each market goat. This form

requires a picture of the goat’s Scrapie ID to be submitted. (Note: Goats entered as Meat Breeding Goats are not

submitted through this process in June. Only those entered as a market project and eligible to sell through the auction

ring require an ID form to be submitted.)

14. Dairy wether market goats will compete against other dairy wethers, and the meat breeds will compete against meat

breeds. Dairy wethers must turn in a Dairy Wether Certificate signed by the breeder and the exhibitor with the Online

Identification Form to compete in the dairy wether class. Market Goats that are crossbred between meat and dairy

breeds will be shown with meat breeds.

15. A member may identify up to 4 market goats (dairy wethers, Boers/meat breeds, or a combination thereof) with the

online identification process in June but may only enter and bring a total of 2 market goats to the fair. The two market

goats entered in the fair may be 2 meat breeds, 2 dairy wethers, or 1 of each style.

16. Market goats must weigh at least 50 pounds and not exceed 110 pounds in order to compete for Grand and Reserve

Grand Champion. Market goats weighing less than 50 pounds will not be permitted to sell through the auction ring but

may sell for market price. Market goats weighing more than 110 pounds will be sold through the auction ring.

17. Market goats must be slick shorn within the week prior to the show date and must be shorn prior to weigh-in on

Saturday afternoon.

18. An exhibitor winning Grand Champion Market Goat cannot compete for another Grand or Reserve Champion Market

Goat in the same year.

19. Market goats may be wethers or does. A doe shown in the market goat class (i.e., Section 260) cannot also be shown

as a meat breeding animal.

20. Market goats will be sold during the Junior Fair Sale on Wednesday evening starting at 6:00 p.m. The Champion and

Reserve Champion market goats must be harvested immediately after the sale at the facility designated by the sale

committee.

21. The Champion and Reserve Champion market goats may be drug tested immediately after selection.

22. Showmanship classes based upon the exhibitor’s 4-H age will be held at the beginning of the shows. Goats used in

showmanship must also be entered in the fair in the appropriate class for their age and breed. Separate showmanship

classes will be held for dairy, pygmy and meat/market goats.

23. The winners of the showmanship classes and any exhibitor, who has previously won a pygmy, dairy or meat/market

goat showmanship class at the Delaware County Fair, may then compete for the Pygmy Goat Showman of Showmen,

Dairy Goat Showman of Showmen or Meat/Market Goat Showman of Showmen, respectively.

24. The winners of the Pygmy Goat Showman of Showmen, Dairy Goat Showman of Showmen, and Meat/Market Goat

Showman of Showmen will represent their classification of goats in the overall fair Showman of Showmen on

Wednesday afternoon.

25. Pee Wee showmanship will be held after the regular showmanship classes at both goat shows.

26. Pack goats will be entered in showmanship classes based on the breed characteristics of the goat. For example, a

Pygmy wether will show in the Pygmy goat showmanship and a Boer will show in the meat/market goat showmanship.

27. Pack goat exhibitors with goats 1 year of age and older must supply their own pack for the competition.

28. All goats, except meat breeding, must be dehorned. Scurs, not horns, up to 3” in length will be allowed. Market goats

must be dehorned.

29. Nylon rope bags are not allowed in the barn for hay. This poses a safety risk for the goats.

30. A meeting of all goat exhibitors will be held 30 minutes prior to weigh-in on the first Saturday of the fair in the Pig &

Lamb Barn. All exhibitors or a representative must attend. Drug Use Notification Forms must be completed online for all

market goats and dairy goats entered in milking classes prior to weigh-in.

31. A Goat Costume contest will be held during the Monday evening show. Any goat exhibitor may compete. Both

exhibitor and goat should be in costume. Awards will be given for the Best Matching and Most Original costumes.

32. The Goat Skillathon will be held one week prior to the fair. There will be three age groups: 9-11 years; 12-14 years;

and 15 -18 years. There will be prize money awarded in each age group for first through fifth place.

33. The Taylor Warrick Inspiration Award will be presented during one of the goat shows to a youth who has been

nominated based on their positive attitude and being a role model to others. Anyone can nominate a goat exhibitor for

this award. Nominations should be submitted to the Extension office by the fair entry due date. The nomination should

list the exhibitors name, 4-H age, club, goat projects taken, and why they should be considered for the award, in 700

words or less.

34. All exhibitors are required to clean their pens and remove any items stored in the tack rooms at the conclusion of

their project being exhibited at the fair. Failure to clean pens will result in all goat premium money being forfeited.

Section 260: Market Goat Class

Class 26001 – Market Boer Goat

Class 26002 – Market Dairy Goat

Section 261: Meat Goat Breeding Classes

Class 26101 – Doe kids, 3 - 6 months

Class 26102 – Doe kids, 7 - 9 months

Class 26103 – Doe, 10 - 12 months

Class 26104 – Junior Yearling Doe, age 12 to 18 months

Class 26105 – Senior Yearling Doe, age 18 to 24 months

Class 26106 – Doe, Two years of age – age 24 to 36 months

Class 26107 – Aged Doe, 36 months and older

Section 262: Dairy Goat Classes

Class Number 2621(_) Lamancha

Class Number 2622(_) Nigerian Dwarf

Class Number 2623(_) Toggenburg

Class Number 2624(_) All Other Breeds (Alpine, Guernsey, Nubian, Oberhasli, Sable, and Saanen)

Last Digit of Dairy Goat class number

1. Does, Jr. Kids, born April 1st or later of the current year and at least 2 months old

2. Does, Sr. Kids, born between January 1st & March 31st of the current year

3. Dry Yearlings, 1 year old and less than 2 years of age (and has never given birth)

4. Does under 2 years of age in milk

5. Does, 2 years of age and under 3 in milk

6. Does 3 years of age and under 5 in milk

7. Does, 5 years and older in milk

Example: Class 26235 is a Toggenburg Doe 2—3 yrs in milk.

Section 263: Pygmy Classes

Class 26301 - Doe, 2 to 6 months old

Class26302 - Doe, 6 months old and under 1 year

Class 26303 - Doe 1-2 years

Class 26304 - Doe 3-4 years

Class 26305 - Doe, 5 years and older

Class 26306 - Wether, 2 to 6 months old

Class 26307 - Wether, 6 months old and under 1 year

Class 26308 - Wether, 1-2 years

Class 26309 - Wether, 3-4 years

Class 26310 - Wether, 5 years and older

Section 264: Pack Goat Classes

Class 26401 - Junior Kid Obstacle Course (exhibitor age 9-12) Kid, Does or wether 0-12 months (Goats do not

carry a pack.)

Class 26402 – Senior Kid Obstacle Course (exhibitor age 13 -18) Kid, Does or wether 0-12 months (Goats do not

carry a pack.)

Class 26403 - Junior pack goat Obstacle Course (exhibitor age 9-12) Doe or wether 1 year and over. (Goats

required to carry a pack supplied by the exhibitor.)

Class 26404 – Sr. pack goat Obstacle course (exhibitor age 13-18) Doe or wether 1 year and over. (Goats

required to carry a pack supplied by exhibitor.)

Section 265: Showmanship

Class 26501 - Jr. Meat Goat Showmanship (8-11 yrs)

Class 26502 - Int. Meat Goat Showmanship (12-14yrs)

Class 26503 - Sr. Meat Goat Showmanship (15-18yrs)

Class 26504 - Jr. Dairy Goat Showmanship (8-11yrs)

Class 26505 - Int. Dairy Goat Showmanship (12-14 yrs)

Class 26506 - Sr. Dairy Goat Showmanship (15-18yrs)

Class 26507 - Jr. Pygmy Goat Showmanship (8-11yrs)

Class 26508 - Int. Pygmy Goat Showmanship (12-14 yrs)

Class 26509 - Sr. Pygmy Goat Showmanship (15-18 yrs)

Plaques:

Grand Champion Meat Market Goat

Res. Champion Meat Market Goat

Grand Champion Dairy Market Wether

Res. Champion Dairy Market Wether

Meat Market Goats Class Winners

Junior Pygmy Showmanship

Intermediate Pygmy Showmanship

Sr. Pygmy Showmanship

Best Pygmy Goat Doe

Best Pygmy Wether

Grand Champion Meat Breeding Doe

Junior Meat Goat Showmanship

Intermediate Meat Goat Showmanship

Senior Meat Goat Showmanship

Pack Goat Class Winners

Junior Dairy Goat Showmanship

Intermediate Dairy Goat Showmanship

Senior Dairy Goat Showmanship

Adult Showmanship (for both shows)

Best Toggenburg

Best Lamancha

Best Nigerian Dwarf

Best Other Breeds

Best Overall Jr. Dairy Goat

Best Overall Sr. Dairy Goat

Rosettes:

PeeWee Shomanship

Reserve Pygmy Goat Doe

Reserve Pygmy Goat Wether

Yearling Grand & Res. Meat Goat Breeding Doe

Jr. Grand & Res. Meat Goat Breeding Doe

Sr. Grand & Res. Meat Goat Breeding Doe

Reserve Meat Breeding Doe

Grand & Reserve Jr. Toggenburg

Grand & Reserve Jr. Lamancha

Grand & Reserve Jr. Nigerian Dwarf

Grand & Reserve Jr. Other Breed

Grand & Reserve Sr. Toggenburg

Grand & Reserve Sr. Lamancha

Grand & Reserve Sr. Nigerian Dwarf

Grand & Reserve Sr. Other Breeds

Sports Bag:

Pygmy Goat Showman of Showmen

Meat Goat Showman of Showmen

Dairy Goat Showman of Showmen

DEPARTMENT: POULTRY

Superintendents: Pam Rice and Maggie Pharazyn

Calendar of Activities

Barn Setup: 6PM Monday before fair

Pullorum Testing: 9AM-Noon Saturday prior to fair

Poultry Skillathon: Saturday prior to fair. See Livestock Activities department for more information.

Exhibitor Meeting: 1 hour prior to show 1st Saturday of fair (see Jr. Fair Schedule for date and time)

Poultry Show: first Saturday of fair (see Jr. Fair Schedule for date and time)

Barn Potluck: see Jr. Fair Schedule for date and time

Costume Contest: Immediately following potluck

Market Poultry Sale: Sale starts at 6PM on assigned auction night (see Jr. Fair Schedule for date and time). Sale order

changes annually and is determined by the Jr. Fair Sale Committee.

Barn Teardown: 4PM Wednesday of fair

Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$4.00

$3.00

$2.00

**Pullorum testing is REQUIRED for the 2023 fair**

1. Exhibitors of fancy poultry, production poultry, guinea fowl, pheasants, quail and heritage turkeys must show proof of

pullorum testing at check-in time.

A) Hatchery papers are acceptable and are valid 1 year from date of hatch.

B) Birds older than 1 year, or lacking hatch papers, must show proof of a negative pullorum test. Pullorum

testing will be offered prior to the fair.

2. Meat chickens, ducks, and turkeys must show hatchery paperwork provided at 4-H pick-up. Ducks do not need NPIP

certification.

3. Waterfowl (ducks, geese) do NOT require pullorum testing.

Rules for all Poultry

1. Read The Fair General Rules and the Junior Fair Sale Rules.

2. Absolutely no parents permitted in auction or show ring at any time. Auction or show assistance must be provided

by Jr. fair member.

3. All birds with the exception of market poultry must be in the exhibitor’s possession by June 1

4. At check-in, all birds must have leg or wing bands with unique identifiers (numbers or symbols).

5. Project books and record book must be presented at the livestock judging interview the Saturday before the fair.

Failure to bring completed book will lower grade by one grade.

6. All poultry exhibitors are required to attend and receive certification for Quality Assurance.

7. No permanent locks are permitted on cages. Zip ties are acceptable.

8. There will be a costume contest on Sunday at 2PM. for rabbits, and poultry. Entry forms must be turned in at the barn

by 1PM. Sunday. Exhibitor can choose their own theme. There will be awards for: Best of Show Overall, Most Original

Poultry, Best Matching Theme Poultry, and Best Poultry Costume.

9. The Poultry Skillathon will be held on Saturday before the fair at the fairgrounds. There will be three age groups: 9-11

years; 12-14 years; and 15-18 years. See Livestock Activities department for rules and registration.

10. All exhibitors must properly feed and water their stock and keep pens clean. Failure to do so will forfeit premiums.

All Exhibitors must provide their own bedding. Bedding must be wood shavings; cedar is not allowed. No straw can be

used for bedding. All supplies need to be stored underneath cages, aisles kept clean and clear.

11. All turkey, duck, and market chicken pens must have a minimum one-gallon waterer for the birds. This waterer must

be affixed to the cage in a manner to prevent/reduce spillage.

12. Animals with health issues and/or exhibiting signs of injury will not be permitted to be housed or exhibited at the

fair. This is based upon recommendation of the Poultry Committee and action must be approved by the Fair

Veterinarian.

13. Birds at the fair exhibiting signs of neglect such as consistent lack of food, fresh water, or clean bedding, can be

ordered to be removed from the fair at the discretion of the Fair Veterinarian. If any animal is removed from the fair due

to neglect, premiums and auction placement for that animal are forfeited.

Rules for Market Poultry:

1. Three market projects are available to take to sale: Market Turkey, Meat chickens, Meat Ducks

2. Exhibitors can exhibit all 3 market projects (turkey, duck, chicken), but per Fair General Rules can only sell one.

3. Market turkeys show as a pen of 1; meat chickens show as a pen of 3; meat ducks as a pen of 2.

4. The champion and reserve champion meat chickens, meat ducks, and meat turkeys must sell in the Junior Fair Sale on

poultry’s auction night of the fair. All exhibitors participating in the sale must be present for line up in the rabbit &

poultry barn by 6:00PM. auction night.

5. Meat chickens and turkeys must be purchased through the Extension Office and picked up at the designated time and

location. Possession for meat birds is the date of pick-up.

6. Meat ducks must be sourced and procured by the exhibitor and must meet these guidelines: Breed: Pekin/Jumbo

Pekin; Hatch date: Between July 22 – Aug 5; possession date: within 3 days of hatch date; Sex: Any.

7. Proof of meat duck hatch date (paperwork from hatchery) and photo of bird due to the Extension office by Aug 8

8. All market birds will be weighed at check-in. They must be dry at weighing.

9. Meat chickens and turkeys will be classed for judging by check-in weight (light, medium and heavy).

10. Meat ducks will be judged as a single class; they will not be grouped by weight

11. Minimum meat chicken pen weight is 14 pounds. Underweight pens are ineligible to enter the auction.

12. Minimum weight for market turkeys is 20 pounds. Underweight turkeys are ineligible to enter the auction.

13. Minimum weight for meat ducks is 5 pounds per bird. Underweight pens are ineligible to enter the auction.

14. Market birds must be clean in appearance to show and sell.

15. Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) must be completed prior to check-in.

16. Sale photo must be submitted; deadlines to be published by Sales Committee

Rules for Fancy Poultry:

1. For non-market birds, an exhibitor may enter a maximum of two birds per class, for a maximum of ten total non-

market birds. The exhibitor is responsible for entering their birds into the correct class. Disqualification of mis-classed

birds is at the discretion of the judges.

2. No changes will be made to entries regarding class or sex after the entry deadline.

3. The same bird may not be entered into more than one class.

Barn Setup and Checkout

1. All exhibitors are expected to participate in either poultry barn setup or tear-down, or auction setup or tear-down.

• Barn setup Monday before fair at 6PM

• Barn teardown – 4pm Wednesday of fair

• Auction setup - day of auction mid-day

• Auction tear-down immediately follows the auction

2. Barn tear-down and clean-up begins at 4PM on Wednesday of the fair. Bring your carriers and help with barn clean-

up. If an exhibitor is unable to attend cleanup, the poultry committee reserves the right to move animals as necessary to

facilitate clean-up.

3. Check out for non-market poultry will be at 4PM. on Wednesday of the fair. No non-market poultry exhibits are

permitted to check out/leave the barn prior to 4PM, Wednesday without express written consent of the Delaware

County Fair Manager or the Fair Veterinarian. All poultry must be removed by 9PM. on checkout day or you may forfeit

the premium for this year and the ability to show next year.

4. Market poultry that are not entered into the auction must be removed from the barn at 4pm on the day of poultry

auction.

Section 270: Market Class

Class 27001 – Meat Chickens (Pen of 3)

Class 27002 – Meat Turkey

Class 27003 – Meat Ducks

Section 271: Exhibition (Fancy) Chickens

Class Numbers 2710(_) Fancy Bantam

Class Numbers 2711(_) Large Standard Breeds

Last digit of class number

1 – One cock, (male over one year old)

2 – One hen, (female over one year old)

3 – One cockerel, (male under one year old)

4 – One pullet, (female under one year old)

Example: Class 27113 is a Large Standard Breed one Cockerel (male under one year old)

Section 272: Production (Non-Fancy) Chickens (any breed)

Class 27201 – One hen (female, over one year old)

Class 27202 – One pullet (female, under one year old)

Section 273: Heritage Turkey – Market turkeys not accepted in this class

Class 27301 – Heritage turkey Tom (male)

Class 27302 – Heritage Turkey Hen (female)

Section 274: Ducks

Class 27401 – Production Ducks Egg Type (female)

Class 27403 – Fancy Ducks (any sex)

Section 275: Other Fowl

Class 27501 – Other Fowl

Section 276: Poultry Showmanship

Class 27601 – Jr. Showmanship (8-11 Yrs)

Class 27602 – Int. Showmanship (12-14 Yrs)

Class 27603 – Sr. Showmanship (15-18 Yrs)

Awards:

Trophies will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve in the following categories with ribbons awarded for 3rd-5th

place:

Meat chicken (heavy, medium and light categories)

Market Turkey (heavy, medium and light categories)

Market Duck

Senior Showmanship

Intermediate Showmanship

Junior Showmanship

Fancy Bantam

Large Standard Breeds

Production Poultry

Heritage Turkey

Production Duck

Fancy Duck

Other Fowl

Trophy will be awarded to Showman of Showmen

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DEPARTMENT: RABBITS

Superintendent: Justin Mack

Required Interview Judging: as required by fair

Rabbit Skillathon: See Skillathon section

Rabbit Check-In: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, pursuant to general fair rules.

Market rabbits will be weighed at check-in

Pictures will be taken per fair schedule

See barn schedules for the following events: Barn Pot Luck, Pee Wee Showmanship, Costume Contest, Rabbit Judging

Contest and Breed ID Contest

Rabbit Exhibitors meeting: See Fair General schedule, Jr. Fair Show Arena

Rabbit Showmanship: See Fair General schedule, Jr. Fair Show Arena

Market Rabbit Judging: See Fair General schedule, Jr. Fair Show Arena

Show Rabbit Judging: See Fair General schedule, Jr. Fair Show Arena

Market Rabbit Sale: See Fair General schedule, Jr. Fair Show Arena

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Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$4.00

$3.00

$2.00

Rules for All Rabbits:

1. Read The Fair General Rules and Junior Fair Sale Rules.

2. All rabbits and/or brood does, with the exception of market roasters, must be in the member’s possession by June 1

of the current year to be eligible to participate in the show.

3. Exhibitors may make 8 entries in show/breed, with up to two entries per class (maximum 8 Show/breed Rabbits), and

exhibit up to one entry in each class in market class.

4. All exhibitors must properly feed and water their stock and keep pens clean. Failure to do so will cause forfeit of

premiums. All exhibitors must provide their own bedding. Bedding must be wood shavings; cedar is not allowed. No

straw can be used for bedding. All supplies must be stored underneath cages to keep aisles clear.

5. While not required, the use of cage risers is encouraged. This helps keep the shavings in the bottom of the cage and

off the barn floor. Risers are not provided, but dimensions and patterns are available from the show committee for you

to make your own, or they can be purchased from ARBA show supply stores.

6. All rabbits must have a permanent legible tattoo to enter the Delaware County Junior Fair. All rabbits must be

tattooed in the left ear PRIOR to arrival at the fair.

7. Project books and record books must be presented at the Required Interview Judging on per general fair rules. Failure

to bring completed book will lower grade by one grade.

8. There will be a costume contest for rabbits and poultry. See barn schedule for time and place. Costume Contest entry

forms must be turned in 1hr prior to contest. Exhibitor may choose his or her own theme. There will be awards for: Most

Original, Best Matching Theme, Best Rabbit and Best in Show.

9. All exhibitors showing any type of rabbit project at the fair are required to attend a Quality Assurance meeting. Failure

to attend and be recorded by the Extension office will result in disqualification from showing.

10. All exhibitors are expected to participate in set-up or tear-down. Barn set-up will occur the week before the fair.

Date and time TBD.

11. Breed rabbits will be released according to the recommendations of the fair board in the General Rules.

12. Animals with health issues and/or exhibiting signs of injury will not be permitted to be housed or exhibited at the

fair. This is based upon recommendation of the Rabbit Committee and action must be approved by Fair Veterinarian.

13. The Rabbit Skillathon will be held per fair schedule; hours posted in the skillathon section. There are three age

groups: 8-11 years; 12-14 years; and 15-18 years.

14. Showmanship age categories are 8 & 9 yr. olds; 10 & 11 yr. olds;12 & 13 yr. olds; 14 & 15 yr. olds; 16-18 yr. olds. If

you won your current age category in the previous year, you must compete in the next age category. Class winners from

each age category will compete in the Species Showman of Showmen class. If you won your age category in previous

years, you may also compete in the Species Showman of Showmen.

15. No permanent locks are permitted on cages. Zip ties are acceptable.

Market Rabbits Specific Rules:

1. Exhibitor must own and be in continual care and possession of the brood doe of the litter from which fryers are

selected for pen of three or single fryer competitions by June 1st of current year.

2. Market rabbits may be tattooed by the rabbit committee at a time and place to be determined prior to the fair.

3. Pen of Two Roasters may be purchased but must be in the exhibitor’s possession and continual care by July 15, of

current year.

4. The Pen of Two Roasters will consist of two roasters that are less than 6 months old and weigh between 5 1/2 and 9

lbs. at check in.

5. The meat pen will consist of 3 fryers that are 70 days or less in age and weigh between 3 1/2 and 5 1/2 pounds as of

check in. Single Fryers must meet the same age and weight requirements as a meat pen.

6. Rabbits not meeting age and weight requirements will not be eligible to sell.

7. Exhibitors may make one entry in the Pen of 3 Fryer class, one entry in the Single Fryer class, and one entry in the Pen

of Two Roasters class.

8. Rabbits used for market projects are not eligible to show in the show/breed rabbit program. They may be used as

your showmanship rabbit.

9. Single Fryers may be one of the Pen of 3 fryers or may be an additional rabbit. An entry in the Single Fryer class must

be made on the entry form to show in this class. The single fryer rabbit must be identified as such at time of check in.

10. No market rabbit entry changes can be made after the entry deadlines.

11. Exhibitors of the Champion and Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Fryers are ineligible to show in the Single Fryer and Pen

of Two Roasters classes.

12. Exhibitors of the Champion and Reserve Champion Single Fryer are ineligible to show in the Pen of Two Roasters

class.

13. The Champion and Reserve Champion pen of 3 market rabbits, Champion and Reserve Champion Single Fryer (if

there are at least 3 single fryer entries), and Champion and Reserve Champion Pen of Two Roasters, must sell in the

Junior Fair Sale on Tuesday evening. No other single fryers are permitted to sell.

14. All Pens of 3, Single Fryer, and Pen of Two Roasters sold in the auction must be harvested through the processor

designated by the Rabbit Committee.

15. Expenses of the sale will be deducted on the basis of the dollar sales as determined by the sale committee.

16. Exhibitors participating in the sale must be present for line up in the rabbit barn by posted barn schedule Tuesday

evening. Absolutely no parents permitted in auction ring at any time during sale.

17. The sale order will be determined by the sale committee.

18. Immediately following the Market Rabbit classes during the show, there will be a brief meeting of all market rabbit

exhibitors.

19. Market rabbits that are not in the auction must be removed from the barn on Tuesday evening after the auction and

must be checked out by a member the Rabbit Committee.

Market Rabbits- Class Entry Numbers

Class 28001 - Pen of 3 Fryers

Class 28002 - Single Fryer

Class 28003 - Pen of Two Roasters

Show/Breed Rabbits Specific Rules:

1. An exhibitors’ meeting for all rabbit exhibitors will be held Monday before judging. The show will begin after the

exhibitor meeting.

2. Rabbits will be shown as either a 6-Class or 4-Class. Age is determined as of day of show.

3. Best in Show and Reserve in Show will be selected from the Best of Breed winners in 6-Class and 4-Class. Reserve in

Show does not have to be an opposite sex to the Best In show. Judges will place the top 2 rabbits of the show as Best in

Show and Reserve in Show.

4. Breeds will show in the same order as listed below.

5. More than one breed will be showing at the same time on different tables. If an exhibitor is entered in more than one

breed showing at the same time, another Delaware County rabbit exhibitor will need to help them. Parents are NOT

permitted in the show arena.

6-Class Breeds

Class 2810(_) Californian

Class 2811(_) New Zealand

Class 2812(_) Satin

Class 2813(_) Flemish Giants

Class 2814(_) Thriantas

Class 2815(_) Other Breeds 6-class

Last digit in the class number

1 – Senior Buck - age greater than 8 months

2 – Senior Doe - age greater than 8 months

3 – Intermediate Buck - age 6-8 months

4– Intermediate Doe - age 6-8 months

5– Junior Buck - age less than 6 months

6 – Junior Doe - age less than 6 months

Example: 28101 is Californian Senior Buck

4-Class Breeds

Class 2820(_) Mini Rex

Class 2821(_) Holland Lop

Class 2822(_) Mini Lop

Class 2823(_) Netherland Dwarf

Class 2824(_) Other Breed 4

Last digit in the class number

1 – Senior Buck - age over 6 months

2 – Senior Doe - age over 6 months

3 – Junior Buck - age less than 6 months

4 – Junior Doe - age less than 6 months

Example: 28212 is Holland Lop Senior Doe

Section 284: Showmanship

Class 28401- Showmanship (8-9 yrs.)

Class 28402- Showmanship (10-11 yrs.)

Class 28403- Showmanship (12-13 yrs.)

Class 28404- Showmanship (14-15 yrs.)

Class 28405- Showmanship (16-18 yrs.)

Rabbit Judging Contest: Junior fair exhibitors will be judging two (2) groups of four (4) rabbits. One (1) group will be

from 6-Class and one (1) group from 4-Class rabbits. The junior fair exhibitor will be expected to check the animals over

for faults and disqualifications as listed in the ARBA breed standards. They will then place them first-forth (1st-4th) The

classes are broken down into three (3) age divisions: junior 8-11, intermediate 12-14 and senior 15-18

Breed ID Contest: Junior fair exhibitors will be asked to list the Breed, Showroom Variety, Registration Variety and

Four/Six class status of a variety of live rabbits. The classes are broken into three (3) age divisions according to 4-H age.

They are junior 8-11; intermediate 12-14 and senior 15-18.

AWARDS:

Costume Contest: Plaques to class winners in each category

Rabbit Costume - Most Original

Rabbit Costume - Best Matching Theme Best Rabbit Costume

Best in Show –between rabbit and poultry

Ribbons will be awarded to 1st to 5th in each category:

Skillathon: See Skillathon section 211

Breed ID: Ribbons for 1st through 3rd in each category (-811; 12-14; 15 and older)

Judging contest: Ribbons for 1st through 3rd in each age category (8-11; 12-14; 15- 18 years old)

Market Rabbits Awards:

Champion Pen of Three Market Rabbits

Reserve Champion Pen of Three Market Rabbits

Champion Single Fryer

Reserve Champion Single Fryer

Champion Pen of Two Roasters

Reserve Champion Pen of Two Roasters

Ribbons will be awarded to 1st to10th in the Pen of 3, Single Fryer and roaster classes

Show/Breed Rabbit Awards:

Best of Breed and Best Opposite in each breed

Best 4 Class: Reserve 4 class

Best 6 Class: Reserve 6 class

Best in Show: Reserve in Show

1st to 5th Ribbons will be awarded in each class

Showmanship Awards:

1st place in each age category (8-9; 10-11; 12-13; 14-15; 16-18 years old)

Showman of Showmen

Ribbons will be awarded to 2nd to 5th place in each age category

Awards are subject to change at the discretion of the committee.

While we are not an ARBA sanctioned show, the current ARBA Standard of Perfection (SOP) is the guideline in which the

Judges and Committee will be utilizing as industry standard for all Breeds of Rabbit

Rabbit Committee email address: delawarecountyrabb[email protected]m

Facebook page: Delaware County OH 4-H Rabbits

JUNIOR FAIR SALE - SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2023

Tuesday - Junior Fair Show Arena - 6 p.m., Dinner at 5 p.m.

Wednesday - Pig and Lamb Barn - 6 p.m., Dinner at 5 p.m.

Junior Fair Sale Rules:

1. All exhibitors must submit a W-9 to the Fair Office prior to fair in order to be eligible to sell in the Jr. Fair Sale.

Exhibitors who sell in the Jr. Fair Sale with gross proceeds greater than or equal to $600 will receive a 1099 tax form

from the fair.

2. Only market project exhibits entered in the junior fair classes will be eligible to sell.

3. Projects that are exhibited as pens will be sold as a pen/one lot.

4. At the time of check-in or weigh-in the exhibitor must designate which market project animal he/she intends to sell in

the Junior Fair Auction. Exhibitors not wishing to sell an animal must inform the committee of their intentions by

Monday at 8 p.m.

5. Exhibitors selling through the Junior Fair Auction will not be permitted to retain possession of their animals.

6. Grand and reserve grand champion market ready projects must sell and be harvested at a designated location after

the fair. Those winning exhibitors will be responsible for the care of their animals until delivered to the fair designated

processor for harvest.

7. The sale order is established by having the species that sold last in the previous year sell first in the current year. The

sale order for the 2023 Tuesday sale shall be Dairy Products, Rabbits, Poultry, Beef, and Baked Goods. The sale order for

the 2023 Wednesday sale will be: Lambs, Pigs, and Goats.

8. Expenses of the sale will be deducted on the basis of the dollar sales as determined by the Junior Fair Sale Committee.

For the 2023 fair, it will be three (3) percent for all exhibitors.

9. Exhibitors should make all efforts to make a positive impression with the public they encounter during the fair. All

livestock exhibitors must adhere to the following dress code while having their official photo taken and in the sale ring: A

button/ snap collared shirt closed to within one button from the top or Department approved shirt, long or short sleeves

permitted. No sleeveless shirts allowed. No bare midriffs allowed. No logos/ads on shirts other than 4-H or FFA. Long

pants or skirts whose length is below the knee shall be worn, no shorts. Footwear should be sturdy shoes or boots. No

sandals, open toed or open heel shoes. Clothes must be neat in appearance with no rips or tears. Baked Goods Grand

Champions do not need to wear a button/ snap collared shirt but will follow a similar protocol to provide professional

appearance and adhere to safety restrictions.

10. Animals in each section will sell in the following order if applicable. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, Rate of

Gain winner, Outstanding Market Exhibitor, 1st place Skillathon age division winners (oldest to youngest), Showman of

Showmen, 1st place Showmanship age division (oldest to youngest), Division Champion and Reserve together for each

division, and finally random order.

11. The purpose of the Delaware County Buyers Club is to provide an opportunity to participate in the sale for those

businesses, organizations, or individuals who are interested in contributing to a pool of resources or unable to attend

the sale. No champions or reserve champions will be purchased with Buyers Club money. No baked goods will be

purchased with Buyers Club money. Buyer’s Club money will not be used to raise all the bids in a particular species.

12. Youth exhibiting market projects in two departments will be permitted to sell only one of those projects through the

Junior Fair Auction. If an exhibitor receives Grand or Reserve Champion in more than one species, the exhibitor may

choose one of those projects to sell through the auction and receive full sale price (minus sale expenses). The second

animal or item will be sold through the auction, but all auction proceeds above the market value of the item will be

contributed to building and growing the Delaware County Junior Fair.

• Champion and Reserve Market Rabbits and Market Poultry sold as a second project, the market price paid to

the exhibitor will be considered to be 20% of the auction price.

• At the time of check-in or weigh-in the exhibitor must designate the destination of each market animal (Jr. Fair

Sale, sell to market, or exhibitor take home) This designation may only be changed in the event that one or more

of the youth’s market exhibits wins Grand or Reserve Champion.

13. All exhibitors selling a market animal or product through the Junior Fair Sales at the Delaware County Fair must

submit a thank you note, card or letter to the Junior Fair Office (drop box), located on the fairgrounds, by October 31. If

the thank you is not submitted by October 31, the exhibitor must appear before the Sale Committee at the next

regularly scheduled meeting to request a waiver to this rule based on extenuating circumstances. Any exhibitor who fails

to submit a thank you and fails to appeal this rule by December 31 shall not be allowed to participate in the sale the

following year. The thank you must be stamped, properly addressed with the buyer’s name and address, and include the

exhibitor’s name and return address. Buyers’ names and addresses will be available at multiple locations, including the

Junior Fair Office.

14. If an exhibitor’s market animal dies at the fair after weigh-in, meets the show weight requirements, and the exhibitor

does not have another market animal at the fair, the exhibitor will be permitted to go through the auction to receive a

premium for their project.

15. Sale checks must be cashed by April 15th of the following year or funds will be forfeited to the Buyer's Club.

16. The Sale Committee reserves the right to handle all matters pertaining to the sale not covered by the above rules or

the General Rules.

DEPARTMENT: SMALL ANIMALS & PETS

Superintendents: Mitch and Jackie Brown

Location: Poultry Barn

Small Animal Judging: All exhibitors, completed project books and animals for the Small Animal show will be judged on

Saturday, September 23.

Check in and Registration: 9 a.m., Saturday, September 23

Costume Contest for Small Animal & Pet exhibitors will be immediately follow judging.

Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$4.00

$3.00

$2.00

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules.

2. The show is the second Saturday of fair from 9 a.m. Exhibitor should plan to exhibit the animals until the end of the

show (about 11 a.m.) Exhibitor must furnish their own appropriate sized carrier, crate, cage or pen. If inclement

weather, bring a covering for the pen (large towel, blanket, etc).

3. Exhibitors must bring completed project books and record book to judging. Exhibitors without project book will be

graded one level lower and will not be eligible for Grand or Reserve placing.

4. Exhibitor must be interviewed, graded on project book and keep animal on exhibit in the exhibit area until the

completion of costume contest judging and class awards to receive awards and premiums.

5. All exhibitors are required to stay in the exhibit area until the committee chairs have released the animals for the day.

All participants must check-out with committee chair upon completion of the show. Exhibitors leaving early will forfeit

awards and premiums.

6. Exhibitors exhibiting game birds must have approval from the Division of Wildlife if it is necessary for the species

exhibited.

7. Costume contest for Small Animal exhibitors who participate in small animal judging between judging and the awards

presentations. Costume Class: Exhibitors showing in the Small Animals & Pets department may exhibit in the Small

Animals Costume contest.

Section 290: Cats

Class 29001 – Cats

Section 291: Pet Rabbit

Class 29101 – Pet Rabbit

PLEASE NOTE: Rabbits entered and or shown in the Rabbits Department are not permitted to be shown in the small

animal show or costume contest. Pet Rabbits that show in Small Animals are not permitted to show or participate in the

costume contest with show or market rabbits that stay at the fair all week.

Section 292: Other Small Animals

Class 29201 – Pocket Pets (Gerbils, Hamsters, Mice, Rats)

Class 29202 – Guinea Pigs

Class 29203 – Self Determined Small Animal Project (Includes: Birds, Chinchilla, Ferret, Hedgehog, pot-bellied

pigs, reptiles, etc.) Self- determined guide available online and required for judging as your project book. For

more information contact department chairs.

Trophies:

Best Pet Rabbit

Best Cat

Best Other Small Animal

Best Small Animal Costume

Rosettes:

– 3

place

100

DEPARTMENT: HORSE AND PONIES

Superintendent: Jon Melvin

Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$10.00

$8.00

$6.00

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. Read the Fair General Rules for all Exhibitors and the Fair Code of Ethics & Conduct.

2. All rules apply unless superseded by the following: The “Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows” and Delaware County

4-H Rules will prevail.

3. Exhibitors of horse project(s) for the Delaware County Fair must have their animal in possession and daily care, as

defined by Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows, cir 179, by July 1st and have submitted the Horse Agreement Form with

photo(s) to the OSU Extension Office by the deadline. Exhibitors may register more than 1 project, but may only exhibit

1 riding project and 1 Small Equine at the Delaware County Fair.

4. Siblings (brothers, sisters, step brothers and/or step sisters) may share the same riding project for the Delaware

County Fair. However, the project may only be shown once in a class type, even if the siblings are in different age

groups. For example, be shown once in English showmanship, once in Western Showmanship, once in English Equitation,

once in Western Horsemanship, etc. All siblings must share the daily care of the project and submit individual project

registration cards. Siblings may also register each other’s projects as a backup project, as to allow them to share a riding

project at the fair should one not be able to be shown at the Fair. This rule does not apply to the State Fair.

5. In the event of an unforeseen illness, injury or death of a horse and the exhibitor does not have an additional horse

registered by the deadline, the exhibitor may request in writing to the Extension Office to switch project horses if all the

following are met: 1. The unforeseen illness or injury renders the horse unsound to be ridden and is certified by a

veterinarian; 2. The advisor(s) of the exhibitor sign off on the written request that they judge the new horse is safe and

sound for the exhibitor, and 3. The letter requesting a change, along with the veterinarian certification and any other

documentation must be submitted to the Extension Office no later than September 1st. If all of these conditions are met

and approved, the exhibitor may show the new horse at the Delaware County Fair with the restriction that they must

show with no back number and will not be eligible to place in any class. The exhibitor may go through grading line and

receive their premium.

6. All animals must be on the fairground and checked in by 9 a.m., Saturday. The exhibitor need not be present during

check in. If the animal was measured at a PAS Qualifier Show, they do not have to be measured again.

7. No projects will be released until the official release time, see General Rules for All Exhibitors.

8. Every exhibitor is required to be interview graded for each animal exhibited prior to exhibiting in a class. Exhibitors

interviewed will be graded A, B, or C. Premiums will be paid on interview grade. Exhibitors are not required to exhibit in

Showmanship.

9. Interview grading will be based on: (a) Appearance of exhibitor and equipment used to show the animal; (b)

Cleanliness of exhibit; (c) Grooming of exhibitor; (d) Ability to show the animal; (e) Exhibit to be serviceably sound; and

(f) Project book. The minimum dress requirement is western type jeans/pants, long sleeve collared shirt, boots, belt, or

appropriate show attire. Hats/ helmets are optional, NO ball caps.

10. All classes will receive a trophy for first place and rosette for second through sixth places. The Champion and Reserve

of the Versatility class will receive trophies and all other exhibitors will receive rosettes.

11. All stalls must be cleaned before the exhibitor leaves on dismissal day. A $25 charge will be assessed to the

exhibitor’s club for any stall not cleaned. All proceeds go to the Horse Advisors Committee.

12. The Versatility class will be limited to 12 exhibitors. A weighted high point system will be used to select the 12

exhibitors. The exhibitor’s highest placing in a showmanship class will be the first tie breaker for qualifying. Each

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exhibitor must be in their third year with a horse riding project and be in their second year out of the beginner classes.

Versatility will consist of the following classes: in even number years, (A) English Equitation, (B) Western Pleasure, (C)

Ranch Riding, (D) Reining, and (E) Barrels. In odd numbered years, (A) English Pleasure/Hunter Under Saddle, (B)

Western Horsemanship, (C) Ranch Riding, (D) Reining, and (E) Barrels. Exhibitors must have placed in at least two of the

classes for that year to qualify for the Versatility Class. Pattern C will be used for the Versatility Class. Ranch Horse

Pleasure will count for qualifying points in even number years. All tack to be used shall be placed in the designated area

along the rail prior to the start of the class. Only the exhibitor’s grooms may enter the tack area after the start of the

class.

13. The Show Committee has the right to revise the class or show schedule as necessary. The Show Committee is made

up of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Superintendent and one advisor from each club.

14. Inspection of bits and tack by the judge or show committee will be conducted before the start of the Gymkhana

Classes. Bits will be tagged and all exhibitors must have a tag to show.

15. The Beginner Walk-Trot Classes are open to exhibits in their 1st and 2nd Year with a horse riding project. Exhibitors

who choose to show in the Beginner Walk-Trot Classes are not eligible to go in any 3-gaited classes including contests

classes. Exhibitors who qualify and shows in any riding classes at the State Fair are not eligible to show in any Beginner

Walk-Trot riding classes. Exhibitors who qualify and shows in any showmanship classes at the State Fair are not eligible

to show in any Beginner Walk-Trot showmanship classes.

16. All tack changes between classes must be reported to the announcer’s stand or gate.

17. Exhibitors are to check-in at the arena gate during the class immediately preceding the exhibitors’ next class. The 2-

minutewarning will be enforced from the time the first exhibitor enters the arena, except during tack changes.

18. A high point award will be given for English, Western (including Western Riding and Trail), Ranch Horse (including

Reining) Contest classes, Beginner, Small Equine and Pony. A weighted high point system will be used. For classes with

less than 6 exhibitors, points will be adjusted in accordance to the number of exhibitors in the class. Exhibitors that

complete the Horse Skillathon will receive 2 point towards the high point awards. See Section 211 Animal Skillathon for

information on Horse Skillathon.

19. The Showman of Showman Championship Class is open to Exhibitors, excluding beginner classes, who place first in

their showmanship class. By entering the Showman of Showman Championship Class the Exhibitors is agreeing to

participate in the Jr. Fair’s Showman of Showman contest if they are the champion. See Section 212 Junior Fair

Showman of Showmen for additional information.

HIGHPOINT AWARDS

English High Point Award, Junior 9-11

English High Point Award, Intermediate, 12-14

English High Point Award, Senior, 15-18

Beginner High Point Award, All Ages

Small Equine High Point Award, Junior 9-13

Small Equine High Point Award, Senior, 14-18

Pony High Point Award, All Ages

Western High Point Award, Junior 9-11

Western High Point Award, Intermediate 12-14

Western High Point Award, Senior 15-18

Ranch Horse High Point Award, Junior 9-11

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Ranch Horse High Point Award, Intermediate 12-14

Ranch Horse High Point Award, Senior 15-18

Contest High Point Award, Junior 9-11

Contest High Point Award, Intermediate 12-14

Contest High Point Award, Senior 15-18

HORSE & PONY SCHEDULE

CHECK-IN AND MEASURING

All horses must be checked, member need not be present.

Friday: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ; Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Animals must be on the grounds by 9:00 a.m.

SECTION 301: INTERVIEW GRADING

Interview Grading SUNDAY 9:00 am, 4-H Horse Practice Arena

30101 Horse or Pony Project

30102 Small Equine Project

SECTION 302: HORSE & PONY SHOW CLASSES

SATURDAY

To run at end of Open Show

30201 Ground Roping, 9-13

30202 Ground Roping, 14-18

Parade of Colors - 6:00 p.m. Line up at 5:45 p.m.

SUNDAY - Show starts at 10:00 a.m.

30203 Intermediate Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences, All Ages

30204 Low Hunter Over Fences, All Ages

30205 Novice Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences, All Ages

30206 Green Hunter Over Fences, All Ages

30207 Hunter Hack, 9-13

30208 Hunter Hack, 14-18

30209 Small Equine Halter Class, 9-13

30210 Small Equine Halter Class, 14-18

30211 English Showmanship, Pony, All Ages

30212 English Showmanship, Horse, 9 - 11

30213 English Showmanship, Horse, 12 - 14

30214 English Showmanship, Horse, 15 – 18

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30215 Beginner English Showmanship, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30216 Small Equine Hunter In-Hand, 9-13

30217 Small Equine Hunter In-Hand, 14-18

30218 Small Equine Jumpers, 9-13

30219 Small Equine Jumpers, 14-18

30220 English Equitation, Pony, 9 – 18

30221 English Equitation, Horse, 9 – 11

30222 English Equitation, Horse, 12 – 14

30223 English Equitation, Horse, 15 – 18

30224 Beginner English Equitation, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30225 Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure, Pony, All Ages

30226 Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure, Horse, 9 – 11

30227 Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure, Horse, 12 – 14

30228 Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure, Horse, 15 – 18

30229 Beginner Hunter Under Saddle/English Pleasure, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30230 Road Hack, 9-13

30231 Road Hack, 14-18

MONDAY - Show starts at 9:00 a.m.

30232 Western Showmanship, Small Equine, 9-13

30233 Western Showmanship, Small Equine, 14-18

30234 Western Showmanship, Pony, All Ages

30235 Western Showmanship, Horse, 9 - 11

30236 Western Showmanship, Horse, 12 - 14

30237 Western Showmanship, Horse, 15 - 18

30238 Beginner Western Showmanship, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30239 Ranch Horse Showmanship, 9 - 11

30240 Ranch Horse Showmanship, 12 - 14

30241 Ranch Horse Showmanship, 15 – 18

30242 Beginner Ranch Horse Showmanship, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30243 Showman of Showman Championship Class, see rules for eligibility.

30244 Light Horse/Pony/Small Equine Driving

30245 Western Horsemanship, Pony, All Ages

30246 Western Horsemanship, Horse, 9 - 11

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30247 Western Horsemanship, Horse, 12 - 14

30248 Western Horsemanship, Horse, 15 - 18

30249 Beginner Western Horsemanship, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30250 Ranch Horse Horsemanship, 9 - 11

30251 Ranch Horse Horsemanship, 12 - 14

30252 Ranch Horse Horsemanship, 15 – 18

30253 Beginner Ranch Horse Horsemanship, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30254 Western Pleasure, Pony, All Ages

30255 Western Pleasure, Horse, 9-13

30256 Western Pleasure, Horse, 14-18

30257 Beginner Western Pleasure, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30258 Ranch Horse Pleasure, 9 - 11

30259 Ranch Horse Pleasure, 12 - 14

30260 Ranch Horse Pleasure, 15 – 18

30261 Beginner Ranch Horse Pleasure, Walk-Trot, All Ages

30262 Western Riding, All Ages

30263 Ranch Riding, 9-11

30264 Ranch Riding, 12-14

30265 Ranch Riding, 15-18

30266 Reining, 9 – 11

30267 Reining, 12 – 14

30268 Reining, 15 – 18

TUESDAY - Show Starts at 9:00 a.m.

30269 Trail-In-Hand, Small Equine, 9-13

30270 Trail-In-Hand, Small Equine, 14-18

30271 Trail-In-Hand, Horse and Pony, 9-13

30272 Trail-In-Hand, Horse and Pony, 14-18

30273 Trail, 9 - 11

30274 Trail, 12 - 14

30275 Trail, 15 - 18

30276 Barrels, 9 - 11

30277 Barrels, 12 - 14

30278 Barrels, 15 - 18

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30279 Cones & Barrels, 9 - 11

30280 Cones & Barrels, 12 - 14

30281 Cones & Barrels, 15 -18

30282 Pole Bending, 9 - 11

30283 Pole Bending, 12 - 14

30284 Pole Bending, 15 - 18

30285 Stakes Race, 9 - 11

30286 Stakes Race, 12 - 14

30287 Stakes Race, 15 - 18

30288 Keyhole Race, 9 - 11

30289 Keyhole Race, 12 - 14

30290 Keyhole Race, 15 – 18

30291 Speed & Control, 9 - 11

30292 Speed & Control, 12 - 14

30293 Speed & Control, 15 - 18

WEDNESDAY - Show starts at 9:00 a.m.

30294 Classical Dressage, all ages, USDF Intro Test C

30295 Classical Dressage, all ages, Training Level Test 1

30296 Western Dressage, all ages, WDAA Basic Level Test 1

30297 Western Dressage, all ages, WDAA Level 1 Test 2

Versatility Class, see rules for eligibility. Show starts at 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY - Show starts at 10:00 a.m.

Fun Show - Sign up at the Fair.

Open to Delaware County Fair Exhibitors & Family Only

Ribbon Awards Only

1. Costume Class

2. Stick Horse Barrels (4 & under)

3. Small Equine Barrels in Hand

4. Egg & Spoon

5. Ride a Buck

6. Toilet Paper Class

7. The Boot Race

*Show bill subject to change.*

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DEPARTMENT: DOGS

Superintendent: Shelly Harris

All dog exhibitors not entered in the “You and Your Dog” project at the fair are required to have an interview the

Saturday prior to the start of the fair 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (this is different than the livestock interview)

Dog Skillathon: Saturday prior to the fair, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

You and Your Dog, Pet Pals, and Showmanship: Grade interviews Judged Saturday prior to the start of fair: 9:30 a.m.–

1:30 p.m.

Showmanship - Sunday, 9 a.m.

Rally - Sunday, 10 a.m.

Costume class to follow completion of Showmanship and Rally show. Sign up day of show.

Dog Agility: Last Saturday of fair, 9 a.m.

Obedience: Last Saturday of Fair, 11 a.m.

Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$6.00

$4.00

$2.00

For all classes with the exception of costume and team.

Rosettes provided for 2nd-5th place in all classes with the exception of agility and costume.

Rules:

1. The Delaware County Fair General Rules apply for all exhibitors.

2. Only youth eligible for the Junior Fair carrying dog projects and meeting specific club requirements are eligible to

participate in these classes.

3. Only domestic dogs can be shown. Wolf and wolf hybrids are not permitted.

4. Pregnant and /or lactating (nursing) bitches are not permitted to be shown.

5. Any male or female dog that is a disturbing element to other dogs will be eliminated from the show and must leave

the fairgrounds.

6. Bitches showing any signs of heat are not permitted on the Fairgrounds and are not permitted to be shown.

7. Any dog that is not under its handler’s control and/or any handler who willfully interferes with another competitor or

that competitor’s dog will be excused from competition by the judge or the Delaware County 4-H Dog Committee. The

dog committee also reserves the right to dismiss dogs or handlers for inappropriate or unsafe behavior.

8. Any dog exhibiting unsafe or threatening behavior or any exhibitor or other person(s) abusing or neglecting the dog

will be removed from the fairgrounds.

9. All dogs exhibited must be six months of age by the date of the judging. This includes Pilot Dog puppies and other

Assistance Dogs. Agility dogs, Rally Advance and Rally Excellent dogs must be 18 months or older by June 1

10. Dogs must be kept on leash or in a crate while on the fairgrounds, except when participating in the ring during

judging. Dogs are not allowed in any of the barns or on the midway.

11. Muzzles, prong collars, and electronic collars are prohibited. Exhibitors will be disqualified if using. Head halters are

permitted in “You and Your Dog” classes only. The use of chain leashes is discouraged.

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12. Food treats or toys are not permitted in the show ring areas during judging of classes. The exception being

showmanship classes where the use of bait (food) is permitted.

13. Dogs must be owned by the Junior Fair exhibitor, the exhibitor’s immediate family, or a member of the exhibitor’s

household. SHARING OF DOGS BETWEEN EXHIBITORS, INCLUDING SIBLINGS, IS NOT PERMITTED. Use of another dog

(owned by someone such as a neighbor or extended family) can be considered and must be approved by the Delaware

County 4-H. Dog Committee. To be approved, the member must submit a Dog Alternate Ownership Form to the

committee by April 20.

14. Ownership of Assistance Dogs is respective of each applicable organization. Only the exhibitor may train the dog or

show the dog after June 1. This includes any type of training, any dog show, trial or fun match.

15. Exhibitors showing their dogs at any Licensed or Member Obedience Trial or at a Sanctioned Match or Trial must

show their dogs at the same or higher level classes than they are showing in AKC, UKC, or other titling show. Completing

a title (AKC, UKC or other titling equivalents) prior to or anytime during the project year must show in the next level class

at the very minimum.

16. Any dog receiving one or more legs toward a title anytime during the project year must then move into the

appropriate B class at the time the first leg was earned.

17. All dogs must be currently licensed in the exhibitor’s county of residence. A copy of the license and the Dog Project

Identification Form, Vaccination Certificate, and Dog Agility Form (if applicable) must be on file with the extension office

by June 7. Forms not sent to extension office by June 7 are considered a late entry and subject to a fee under Rules #25

and #26 in the Fair General rules. Without these forms on file at the extension office they will not be allowed to be

judged.

18. All dogs must be vaccinated yearly by a licensed, accredited veterinarian. See the County Dog Project I.D. form and

Vaccination Certificate for required vaccines.

19. Exhibitors may enter up to two project dogs in obedience, agility and rally. Only one project dog per exhibitor may

be entered in showmanship, You and Your Dog, and team.

NOTE: Score sheets and study questions used in judging can be found on the Ohio 4-H website:

www.go.osu.edu/osfdogs

The Delaware County Fair Dog Versatility Award

This award is based upon participation, not points. The exhibitor must be scored in 5 of the following 7 categories to

earn the award: Obedience, Showmanship, Rally, Agility, Skillathon, You and Your Dog and PetPALS. This award will be

presented the last Saturday of fair during obedience awards.

SECTION 310: YOU AND YOUR DOG

“You and Your Dog” youth will be evaluated on: an interview, with questions coming from the Ohio 4-H Website (see

address above), the member’s record book, the member’s appearance, dog’s appearance, and a poster showing an

activity learned with their project dog this year. Poster board cannot exceed 22 inches by 28 inches. No foam or

oversized posters allowed

Class winners may compete in same class as long as they meet the age requirements.

Class 31001 - Junior You and Your Dog – 4-H age 9-11

Class 31002 - Intermediate You and Your Dog – 4-H age 12-14

Class 31003 - Senior You and Your Dog – 4-H age 15-18

SECTION 311: PET PALS

Interviewed on Saturday prior to fair. For grade, premium and participation award only. No placings or trophies.

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Class 31101 - PetPALS A - First year

Class 31102 - PetPALS B - Year 2 & beyond

SECTION 312: CLASS 31201 - DOG ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

Interviewed on Saturday prior to fair for grade and premium only. All youth completing the program will be

acknowledged with a certificate from the State 4-H Dog Program during the Sunday dog show. Interviews are not a

required part of the program, but are required for grade premium.

SECTION 313: OBEDIENCE

Class 31301 –Beginner Novice A

• Heel on Leash with rally signs

• Figure 8 ( on leash)

• Sit for Exam (on leash)

• Sit Stay (on leash 45 sec)

• Recall (on leash)

May only be entered 1 year, then must move to Pre-Novice A. (This class can never be repeated by handler OR Dog)

Class 31302 – Pre-Novice A – all exercises performed on 6 ft leash

• Heel

• Figure 8

• Stand for Exam

• Recall

• Long Sit – 1 minute

• Long Down – 1 minute

May only be entered 1 year, then must move to Pre-Novice B. This class can never be repeated by handler OR dog.

Class 31303 – Pre-Novice B – Same as Pre-Novice A, for handlers or dogs who have competed in Pre-Novice A. Can

repeat class with same or different dog for two years unless class winner, then move to Novice A.

Class 31304 –Novice A

• Heel on leash and Figure 8

• Stand for Exam

• Heel Free

• Sit, Stay, Get your Leash

• Recall

• Long Sit – 1 min on leash

• Long Down – 1 minute on leash

1 year then move to Novice B (Novice A class can never be repeated by handler OR dog)

Class 31305 – Novice B - Same as Novice A above, for handlers OR dogs who have competed in Novice A before.

Can repeat class with same or different dog for 2 years unless class winner, then move to Grad Novice.

Class 31306 – Graduate Novice

• Heel and Figure 8 (off leash)

• Drop on recall

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• Dumbbell recall

• Dumbbell Recall over high jump

• Recall over broad jump

• Stand, Stay, Get Your Leash

Can repeat class.

Class 31307 – Open

• Heel free and Figure 8

• Stand Down Sit

• Drop on Recall

• Retrieve on flat

• Retrieve over high jump

• Broad Jump

• Stand, Stay, Get Your Leash

Can repeat class.

Class 31308 – Graduate Open

• Signal Exercise

• SD (sit or direct)

• Directed Retrieve

• Moving Stand and Exam

• Go Out

• Directed Jumping

Can repeat class.

Class 31309 – Utility – can repeat this class with same dog regardless of winning.

TEAM CLASS

Time permitting team class will be held at the completion of the obedience show. Teams shall consist of 2 members and

2 dogs working simultaneously performing the Pre-Novice exercises. Sign-up will be during the obedience show.

SECTION 315: CLASS 31501 – BRACE CLASS

This class is for the exhibitor with two dogs that are capable of performing the Pre-Novice exercises.

SECTION 316: SHOWMANSHIP

AN INTERVIEW WILL BE PART OF THE SCORING and will be done at pre-fair judging. Rules are listed in Delaware County

Fair general rules for all exhibitors section.

Class 31601 - Junior 9-11 years of age

Class 31602 - Intermediate 12-14 years of age

Class 31603 - Senior 15-18 years of age

SECTION 317: CLASS 31701 – ASSISTANCE DOG

For grade, premium and participation award only. No placings or trophies.

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SECTION 318: DOG AGILITY

Rules:

1. The Delaware County Fair General Rules apply for all exhibitors.

2. The same rules that are set forth in Obedience and rally shall also apply to the Agility classes except where otherwise

noted.

3. All 4-H youth who are considering agility are encouraged to consult with their vet before beginning Agility training.

This is to be sure that there are no problems such as hip dysplasia, disc problems, overweight etc.

4. Dogs competing in Agility must be 18 months or older by June 1 of the current year. Dogs 7 yrs and older are

encouraged to jump at least one height lower than measured jump height. Handlers should inform the judge of dog’s

age and request the lower jump height.

5. Each agility team will be permitted 1 run per class in which they are entered.

6. All dog exhibitors must move to off-leash after completing 2 years

of competing in dog agility classes.

7. All off-leash (Novice obedience classes and above) dog exhibitors must show off-leash in agility.

8. This event could be held outdoors on grass, rain or shine. This will also be at the judge’s and Dog Committee’s

discretion. It is recommended that you bring your own pop up tents and chairs.

9. A dog’s time will start whenever any part of the dog crosses the start line. Its time will end when any part of the dog

crosses the finish line.

10. Flat buckle or quick release collars are required (no training collars, tags or decorations) and a 6 ft leash if competing

in the Standard Beginner A and Jumpers Beginner classes. Youth running in all other agility classes must remove the

collar and leash at the start of their run. Chain leashes are not permitted.

Class Descriptions:

*Number of obstacles per class may be modified to accommodate ring size.

All youth who have a qualifying run will receive an award.

Class 31801 – Standard Beginner A (on leash):

The obstacle course shall be comprised of nine (9) obstacles set in a simple horse shoe or M design. The following

Standard Agility obstacles and related modifications shall be used:

• Table at 12” for all dogs (to be performed in the sit position for five cumulative seconds)

• Pipe Tunnel

• Six Hurdles (non-winged jumps will be used) The standard course time shall be 60 seconds.

• *A collar (as defined above) and 6ft leash will be required

• A-frame – set at 5’ at the apex

Class 31802 – Standard Beginner B (off leash): The obstacle course shall be comprised of nine (9) obstacles set in a

simple horse shoe or M design. The same agility obstacles and related modifications shall be used as in the Beginner A

class.

The standard course time shall be 60 seconds.

Class 31803- Standard Elementary (off leash): The obstacle course shall be comprised of ten (10) obstacles and be

slightly more challenging than the Beginner class in design. The following Standard Agility obstacles and related

modifications shall be used:

• Table at 12” for all dogs (to be performed in the sit position to five cumulative seconds)

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• Pipe Tunnel

• Six Hurdles (non-winged jumps will be used)

• A-frame – set at 5’ at the apex

• The Standard Course time shall be 70 sec.

*No collars or leashes permitted while running

Class 31804 – Standard Intermediate (off leash): The obstacle course shall be of simple design, being slightly more

challenging than a figure 8, and shall include twelve (12) to fourteen (14) obstacles as follows:

• Table at 12” for all dogs (to be performed in the sit position for five cumulative seconds)

• Pipe Tunnel

• Six-Eight Hurdles (non-winged jumps will be used)

• A-frame – set at 5’ at the apex

• Tire

• Broad jump or Long jump

The standard course time shall be 80 seconds

*No collars or leashes permitted while running

Class 31805 – Standard Advanced (off leash): The obstacle course shall be of simple design and shall include thirteen (13)

to fifteen (15) obstacles as follows:

• Table at 12” for all dogs (to be performed in the sit position for five cumulative seconds)

• Pipe Tunnel

• Six-Eight Hurdles (non-winged jumps will be used)

• A-frame – set at 5’ at the apex

• Tire

• Broad jump or Long jump

• Dogwalk- a standard dogwalk with an elevation no less than 3’ and planks no less than 8’ in length

The standard course time shall be 80 seconds

*No collars or leashes permitted while running

Class 31806 – Standard Pre-Novice (off leash): The obstacle course shall be of simple design and shall include fourteen

(14) to fifteen (15) obstacles as follows:

• Table at 12” for all dogs (to be performed in the sit position for five cumulative seconds)

• Pipe Tunnel

• Six-Seven Hurdles (non-winged jumps will be used)

• A-frame – set at 5’ at the apex

• Tire

• Broad jump or Long jump

• Dogwalk- a standard dogwalk with an elevation no less than 3’ and planks no less than 8’ in length

• Weaves – set of no more than 6 poles The standard course time shall be 80 seconds

*No collars or leashes permitted while running

Class 31807 – MadShape Dash (on leash) – Complete the required number of triangle, circle and line obstacles, then run

to the finish line to stop the clock.

Class 31808 – MadShape Dash - (off leash) for class description see above

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Class 31809 – Jumpers (on leash) Course will be a simple “S”, “M” or “U” design and consist of 10 obstacles which may

include Open tunnel(s) and Jumps. Standard course time 60 seconds. Maximum

course time 75 seconds. Dogs going over 75 seconds will be excused.

Class 31810 – Jumpers (off leash) for class description see above

SECTION 319: RALLY

Rules:

1. The Delaware County Fair General Rules apply for all Exhibitors.

2. The same rules that are set forth in Obedience and Agility apply except where otherwise noted.

3. All dogs that have not been measured in previous years will be required to be measured if entering Rally Advanced or

Rally Excellent.

4. These are the jump heights that will be used for Rally Advance and Rally Excellent. Dogs competing in these 2 classes

must be 18 months of age or older by June 1 of the current year.

5. All off-leash (Novice obedience classes and above) dog exhibitors must show off-leash in rally.

Height of Dog at Withers Height to be jumped

Less than 10 inches 4 inches

10 inches to less than 15 8 inches

15 inches to less than 20 12 inches

20 inches and over 16 inches

Height of dog withers must be stated on fair entry form for Rally Advance and Rally Excellent classes.

Class Descriptions:

Each Rally exercise is described on an 8½ x 11inch instructional sign via word, directional arrows, colors, and geometric

shape. There are 10 to 20 signs per course depending on the level. Rally Novice A & B and Intermediate classes are

performed entirely on leash. Beginner Novice and Pre-Novice level dogs must be shown in either Rally Novice A or B, or

Intermediate depending on their experience in Rally. Rally Advance classes are performed off leash. Rally Excellent

classes are performed off leash except the honor exercise. Novice or above level dogs must be shown in either Rally

Advance or Excellent depending on their experience in Rally.

Class 31901 – Rally Novice A (on lead) – May be entered only first year then must move to Rally Novice B class. (Rally

Novice A class can never be repeated by handler or dog)

Class 31902 – Rally Novice B (on lead) – You may repeat class with same or different dog until handler and dog has

achieved a score of 5 point faults or less then they would progress to Rally Intermediate

Class 31903 – Rally Intermediate (on lead) – You may repeat class with same or different dog until handler and dog has

achieved a score of 5 point faults or less then they would progress to Rally Advanced.

Class 31904 – Rally Advanced (off lead) – You may repeat class with same or different dog until handler and dog has

achieved a score of 5 point faults or less then they would progress to Rally Excellent.

Class 31905 – Rally Excellent (off lead) – You may repeat class with the same or different dog.

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Trophies:

You and Your Dog Junior

You and Your Dog Intermediate

You and Your Dog Senior

Beginner Novice A

Pre - Novice A

Pre - Novice B

Novice A

Novice B

Graduate Novice

Open

Graduate Open

Junior Showmanship

Intermediate Showmanship

Senior Showmanship

Showman of Showmen

Reserve Showman of Showmen

Team Class (1 trophy for each handler)

Brace Winner

Rally Novice A

Rally Novice B

Rally Intermediate

Rally Advanced

Rally Excellent

Costume

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DEPARTMENT: ALPACAS & LLAMAS

Superintendent: Deb Bergmann

Project Book Grading Interviews: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the Saturday prior to the opening of the fair

Alpaca and Llama Skillathon: Saturday before the Fair, see Section 211 Animal Skillathons

Exhibitor meeting – 8 a.m. First Saturday of the fair in the Junior Fair Show Arena; Show immediately following at 8:30

a.m. for Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations Course and Costume classes. The Trail Pack will be held in the Soil

Conservation area.

Premiums

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

$10.00

$8.00

$6.00

Alpacas & Llamas will be housed in the Alpaca and Llama Barn

Rules:

1. Read the Fair General Rules.

2. Exhibits must be project animals cared for by the exhibitor who is a member of a Delaware County 4-H Club or FFA

Chapter.

3. Exhibitors may show one project animal.

4. All animals must be checked in before 8 a.m. the first Saturday of the fair.

5. Llama and Alpaca exhibits release time is posted in the general rules.

6. Every exhibitor is required to be interview graded prior to exhibiting in a class. Exhibitors will be graded A, B,or C.

7. Premiums will be paid on interview grade.

8. Interview grading will be based upon:

a. Project book – must be turned in during interview grading.

b. Interview questions may include: Safety, Anatomy, Origins, Conformation, Shelter, Fencing, Grooming,

Shearing, Fiber, Vet Care, Breeding and Birthing.

9. All classes will receive a trophy for first place and rosettes for 2

thru 6

place.

10. All exhibitors are expected to be present and arrange for the care of their own animal while exhibiting at the fair.

11. All stalls must be cleaned before the exhibitor leaves on dismissal day.

12. Unless otherwise specified here, Alpaca 4-H classes will follow ALSA and ILR show rules.

13. Sections & Classes: Jr & Sr Showmanship, Jr & Sr Obstacle, Public Relations Course Jr & Sr, Trail Pack Jr & Sr, and

Costume. Age division will be based on age as of January 1, current year: Junior (4-H age 13 and under) and Senior (4-H

age 14 and older).

14. Animals must be at least 5 months old by the first day of the fair.

15. Youth 8-13 years old may not show intact males over 24 months old on the first day of the fair.

16. An animal may be used in more than one Section. An animal may only be entered once in a Section.

17. Alpacas and llamas will compete on the same course with size adjustments at the judge’s discretion.

18. Documentation of ownership, or appropriate permission to show form, must be turned into the Extension Office.

19. A picture of the Alpaca or llama must be turned into the Extension Office. Substitutions, due to extreme

circumstances only, may be made with approval of the Alpaca and Llama Committee prior to the first day of the fair.

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20. Exhibitors will sign-up for the costume class at the exhibitors meeting. The exhibitor decides on a theme and dresses

him/herself and the Llama or Alpaca to illustrate the chosen theme. Costumes will be judged on theme, originality,

creativeness, the coverage of sensitive areas of the animals such as its head, back, legs, ears, etc.

**Costumes deemed unsafe by the Alpaca and Llama Committee may be modified or excluded. The costume

can be presented with music or written script. A description of at least one paragraph, but no longer than 1 ½

minutes must be presented at the competition. Costume class trophy will be awarded at the competition.**

21. Exhibitors must provide a pack and fill material to bulk packs out. Packs must carry no weight. Alpacas must wear a

pack proportionate in size to their body. A training pack may be used. An exhibitor may show only one animal.

SECTION 320: INTERVIEW GRADING

Class 32001 – Llama/Alpaca Project Interview

SECTION 321: SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES

Class 32101 - Junior (13 and under as of January 1)

Class 32102 - Senior (14 and older as of January 1)

SECTION 322: OBSTACLE CLASSES

Class 32201 - Junior (13 and under as of January 1)

Class 32202 - Senior (14 and older as of January 1)

SECTION 323: PUBLIC RELATIONS COURSE CLASSES

Class 32301 - Junior (13 and under as of January 1)

Class 32302 - Senior (14 and older as of January 1)

SECTION 324: COSTUME CLASS

Class 32401 – Costume Class

SECTION 325: TRAIL PACK

Class 32501 - Junior (13 and under as of January 1)

Class 32502 - Senior (14 and older as of January 1)

Trophies will be awarded to the winners of the following:

Junior Obstacle

Senior Obstacle

Junior Public Relations

Senior Public Relations

Junior Trail Pack

Senior Trail Pack

Junior Showmanship

Senior Showmanship

Showman of Showmen

Costume Class

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DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL LIVESTOCK ACTIVITIES

SECTION 350: ANIMAL AND ME SHOW

Superintendents: Laryssa Hook and Morgan Mellen

Friday of the fair, Jr Fair Show Arena starts at 1:00 p.m.

Rules:

1. Pre-registration is required through the Delaware County Extension Office by the 4

Friday of August.

2. This show is open to Delaware County residents with developmental disabilities or served by a Delaware County

agency serving clientele with developmental disabilities. Youth participants must be at least age 9. Adults are also

welcome to participate.

3. Current 4-H and FFA livestock members already showing as a Delaware County Junior Fair participant are not allowed

to show and can be mentors to the participants of the show.

4. Junior fair youth exhibitors showing Dairy Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Market Swine, Market Beef, Feeder Calves, Horses,

Rabbits, Dogs, Poultry, and Alpaca/ Llamas are invited to volunteer their time and animals for participation in the show.

5. Each participant will receive an Animal and Me t-shirt if registered by entry deadline, 4

Friday of August.

6. Participants will be paired up with current 4-H youth exhibitors and their animals.

7. Participants will have time to work with the 4-H mentor and their animal prior to the show. The show participants will

be grouped by the species shown.

8. All 4-H and FFA mentors helping with the program must be members in good standing of the club or chapter they

represent.

9. The judge(s) and show superintendents reserve the right to take control in situations that are potentially unsafe.

AWARDS:

Participation ribbon for all participants

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Delaware County Fair General Rules For All Exhibitors

1. The Delaware County Fair is bound by the ODA Livestock Health Exhibition Rules of the Ohio Administrative Code

901:1- 18-01 thru 901:1-18-11 and ODA Livestock Tampering Exhibition Rules of the Ohio Administrative Code 901-19.

The Junior Fair will operate under the provisions of the current year’s Ohio Livestock Show Reform Act and under all

applicable Ohio Department of Agriculture Administrative Code Rules as adopted by the Senior Fair Board.

2. The Junior Fair is composed of Delaware County 4-H clubs, FFA Chapters, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of

America (FCCLA) Chapters, Skills USA, Scouts, Farm Bureau Youth Council and any Industrial Technology Clubs.

3. The Fair Advisory Committee will consist of the Department heads of all exhibit committees, the Extension Program

Personnel, selected Vocational Agriculture and Work & Family Life teachers, appointed 4-H Club Advisors, and the Junior

Fair Coordinator.

4. The Junior Fair Board members are appointed by a selection committee overseen by the 4-H office. Appointments to

the board are based on leadership, dependability and achievements in junior activities. Vacancies are filled by the 4-H

Extension Office. Appointments shall be made from eligible applicants. Junior Fair Board Members serve at the

discretion of the Delaware County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC).

5. All rules applying to open classes will also apply to Junior Fair as may be determined by the board of directors of the

Delaware County Agricultural Society.

6. The FAC and the board of directors of the Delaware County Agricultural Society are responsible for enforcement of

rules. Final authority rests with the board of directors of the Delaware County Agricultural Society.

7. Exhibitors in the Delaware County Junior Fair must be 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Scouts, Farm Bureau Youth Council, Skills USA

or any Industrial Technology Club members. All exhibitors must be in the third grade and eight years of age as of January

1 of the exhibit year to make individual exhibits and must not have reached their 19th birthday as of January 1 of the

exhibit year, or be enrolled in the K-2nd grade Cloverbud 4-H program.

8. Any complaint about the conduct of a show (e.g. animal weigh-in, class breaks, rule enforcements) must be submitted

in writing with a $50, non-refundable fee. Complainants must present signed complaints to the show superintendent or

the Junior Fair Office. The FAC, led by the chair, have final discretion on hearing or follow-up actions related to any

complaint. Any decision by the FAC is final and will be communicated to the complainant in writing.

9. Products exhibited must be from projects carried in the current year through groups comprising the Delaware County

Junior Fair. Exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor, to be certified by the leader or instructor in charge of the

projects at the time entries are made. Animals brought to the fairgrounds must be entered into the current year’s fair.

Exhibitors with leased animals must have a copy of the agreement on file in the Extension Office by the identification

deadline. All exhibits are to be from the current year’s projects. All livestock exhibits must be from 4-H Club or FFA

projects. Scouts must exhibit with their group in the space assigned.

10. Junior Fair exhibitors may exhibit in the open show.

11. Junior Fair Exhibitors are required to keep their animals in the stalls or pens assigned to them by the Junior Fair.

Exhibitor and/ or parent/legal guardian must sign a release form at check-in stating that they willingly place their

animals in the pen/stall/cage and accept the condition of the facilities.

12. Only members of 4-H and FFA carrying a market project will be eligible to show and sell market livestock projects at

the fair.

13. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed

representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their

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official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy,

cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them. Any person doing so,

be they exhibitor, parent, family, bystander, or onlooker will be asked to refrain and if not will be remanded to legal

authorities and will be subject to expulsion from the grounds.

14. No person is to interfere with the judging or assist persons giving demonstrations, showing livestock, or being

interviewed. Prompting by parents or other individuals with hand signals, facial expressions, eye movement or any other

signal system will be grounds for disqualification for premium and special awards, at the discretion of the committee in

charge.

15. No parents or other individuals are to be in the immediate vicinity or participate in the interview judging by

answering questions, commenting or questioning the judge. Judges decisions on awards and placings are final.

16. Tents, chairs, stands, and other fitting equipment should not be placed any closer than 10’ within any barn. Tents in

violation will be removed by the show committee as appropriate.

17. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to

violate these rules or The Delaware County Fair Code of Ethics & Conduct or knowingly contribute to or cooperate with

another person to do so, whether by affirmative action or inaction. Any individual(s) doing as such shall be subject to

disciplinary action.

18. In order for a class to pay premiums the class must consist of a minimum of three exhibitors showing three exhibits.

Three or more animals of any one breed not listed in the Junior Fair Handbook shown by 3 or more exhibitors are to be

shown as Junior Fair project exhibits, and may be considered for having a class established in the future. This includes

both open and junior fair.

19. Inhumane (as determined by species-specific committee) methods of schooling or showing are not allowed. Any act

of abuse observed at any time by the judge or show management will disqualify the exhibitor from that class.

20. Exhibitors who have sold market animals at another county Junior Fair are ineligible to show or sell market animals

at the Delaware County Fair in the same year, with the exception of Independent Fairs.

21. All exhibitors are expected to be present and personally take care of their own projects while exhibiting at the fair.

The exhibitor must be present and personally work on all fitting and grooming of any livestock project. An exhibitor may

receive assistance only from an immediate family member, Delaware 4- H advisor or FFA advisor, or another 4-H or FFA

member, in fitting and/or grooming of the exhibitor’s livestock project(s). No professional groomers or fitters are

permitted. An immediate family member is defined as the exhibitor’s parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins,

step-parents, step grandparents and step-siblings, guardians and siblings. Violations of this rule may subject the

exhibitor to loss of premiums and loss of sales privileges.

22. Exhibitors are permitted to enter and show market projects in up to two Junior Fair Departments. Baked Goods

exhibitors are exempt from this rule, they are not permitted to enter 2 market departments. Exhibition of a market

project in a second department is permitted for educational purposes and is permitted with the following stipulations;

a. The number of market exhibits permitted per department may be found in each department’s rules.

b. If exhibiting market projects in two departments, the exhibitor must meet all requirements of each project as

established. This includes but is not limited to: the exhibitor participating in the show; all ODA, general and

departmental rules; and all Quality Assurance requirements.

23. Livestock exhibitors must have animal(s) in their possession, under daily care and are responsible for feeding and

caring for the animals. Where pens of livestock are shown, all animals in the pen must be owned by the exhibitor of the

pen. They must be penned apart from the herd or flock by June 1, unless a different date is specifically stated in the

rules (i.e.: market beef). Brood does of fryer pen rabbits must have been owned and under the continual care of the

exhibitor from June 1 of current year. The exceptions on the June 1 date are horses, market beef, dairy & beef feeders,

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market turkeys, market ducks, market chickens, and roaster market rabbits. Refer to Department rules for actual

possession dates. Any animal secured after the species’ possession deadline must be approved by the Fair Advisory

Council.

24. The expectation is that exhibitors are responsible for the daily care of their animal and participation in all exhibition

events (e.g. market project weigh-ins, live show, sales). Exhibitors can only miss one of the following: market animal

weigh-in, live show, or sale. Exhibitors who are sick, injured, or know they will be unable to attend (e.g., an academic

conflict) must submit a written letter to the show chairperson/superintended at least 24 hours prior to the conflict,

indicating which Delaware County Junior Fair member in good standing will market project weigh, live show, or sell in

their absence. This rule includes conflicts of overlapping shows. Emergency situations dictating a last-minute request will

be determined at the discretion of the chair or vice-chair of the FAC committee.

25. Entry and Identification submissions must be received by the published deadlines as communicated by either the

Delaware County Fair or the Delaware County Extension office. Late items may be accepted for 5 business days after the

deadlines but must be accompanied by a $50.00 late fee. This is for both open and youth exhibitors and the late entry

fee is $50.00 per exhibitor. Absolutely no submissions will be accepted after the late period. Late entries not

accompanied by the $50.00 late fee will not be accepted nor will any appeals be heard regarding submissions that miss

either deadline.

26. The following livestock and animals must be identified by the method and date specified in the chart below.

Identification paperwork is mailed to 4-H members and FFA advisors by May 15th and also available at the Extension

Office for those who did not receive their direct mailing. Animals that are not identified by the approved method of their

species on the scheduled date or that do not have photo ID in the Extension Office by the date specified will be ineligible

for participation in the Delaware County Junior Fair.

• Horses Photo ID, July 7

• Market Beef Tagging 1st Saturday in March

• Beef & Dairy Feeders Photo ID, July 7

• Swine Photo ID, June 7

• Market Lambs Scrapie and Photo ID, June 7

• Market Goats Scrapie and Photo ID, June 7

• Market Dairy Goat Wethers upload Dairy Wether Certificate, June 7

• Alpacas/Llamas Photo ID, June 7

• Rabbits Tattoo Prior to Arrival at Fair

• Market Turkeys and Market Chickens must order through OSU Extension office

• Market Ducks, submit hatchery paperwork within 3 days of hatch to OSU Extension office

• Dog ID Paperwork, June 7

27. All animals identified may be exhibited by that individual or an individual of their household. (A household is defined

as those individuals that share an official mailing address.)

28. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership or lease agreement,

length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is

prohibited.

29. All registered livestock shown must be registered in the name of the junior fair exhibitor or immediate family, unless

part of an approved lease agreement. Registration papers may be checked and must be furnished when requested.

Junior Fair members are not required to have registered animals to be eligible to show, however, Jr. Fair members must

have registered animals to participate in the open class shows where necessary.

30. Exhibitors will be limited to one entry in each class unless stated differently in specific rules for that department. If

making more than one entry in a class, as allowed by department rules, create a second entry for the second exhibit.

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31. Participation in livestock interview judging is mandatory to show and/or sell in the Delaware County Junior Fair for

dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goat, alpaca & llama, rabbit, and poultry exhibitors. Exhibitors must bring project record book

with them to interview. If a record book is not brought with them, the grade will be dropped by one letter. Grades are A,

B, or C. Premiums awarded for animals brought and shown at the fair are based on the grade received at interview

judging. Saturday prior to fair is the scheduled date for Livestock Interview Judging. Those unable to attend judging must

schedule a make-up interview with a club advisor. Advisors must turn in these grades to the Extension office by 4:30

p.m. the Wednesday before the fair.

32. All exhibits – unless specified under Department rules – must be in place by 9 a.m. the first Saturday. Exhibits not in

place by 9 a.m. Saturday will not be eligible to exhibit in the current year.

33. Wood chips, sawdust, straw, and approved wood products are the only approved bedding for animals unless

otherwise specified by department rules. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their pens after their animal is released.

Failure to do so will result in fines which may vary species.

34. No project will be released until the official release time unless released because of sickness or injury by the Fair

veterinarian and / or Fair Manager and/or the chair of the FAC.

35. Fair exhibitors removing exhibits before the Fair officials release the exhibits will not be allowed to participate as an

exhibitor in that department for one year following the violation. Official release times are:

• Horses after 4 p.m. on Thursday

• Dairy Cattle after 4 p.m. Wednesday

• Market Beef and Feeders after 4 p.m. Wednesday

• Market Hogs not sold through the Jr. Fair Sale, 10 p.m. Sunday – 8 a.m. Monday OR 10 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m.

Tuesday

• Breeding sheep and market lambs not sold through the Jr. Fair Sale, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday

• All Goats after 2 p.m. Wednesday

• Alpacas and Llamas after 2 p.m. Wednesday

• Rabbits and Poultry after 4 p.m. Wednesday

• All Exhibits & Booths in Agricultural Center between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, immediately following the close of

the fair

36. All exhibitors taking Dairy Cattle, Market Beef, Beef or Dairy Feeder Calves, Market Swine, Market Lambs, Breeding

Sheep, Goats (including Pygmy and Pack), Market Poultry, Non-market Poultry, and Market Rabbits, and Breeding

Rabbits are required to fulfill Delaware County’s Quality Assurance requirements on or before July 1.

37. The Board of Directors of the Delaware County Agricultural Society shall have the right to examine or test an animal

for any illegal substance that changes the conformation or temperament of the animal. Any exhibitor whose animal

contains any unlawful substance may be found in violation of this rule and may be subject to disqualification and

forfeiture of any and all premiums, awards and sale proceeds from that year’s fair, disqualification and banishment from

future fairs, and other disciplinary action. The Board of Directors of the Delaware County Agricultural Society shall have

final authority with respect to this rule.

38. Champion and Reserve Champion (individual or pen) market-ready animals sold through the sale must be harvested

after the fair at the location designated by the Delaware County Fair.

39. No person may win both the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion in any market class in the same year.

40. Junior fair exhibitors staying overnight during the fair must have a completed overnight permission form on file in

the Fair Office.

41. The Delaware County Agricultural Society board of Directors reserves the right to prorate premiums should it be

necessary to do so.

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42. Premium payments will be paid by check to each exhibitor within 30 days of the close of the fair. Cloverbud exhibits

will be paid at time of drop off of exhibit. Premium payments do not include sale proceeds. No premiums will be paid in

non-livestock, open classes not showing the minimum of 3 exhibitors and 3 exhibits. This applies to all exhibitors.

43. The exhibitor’s submission of the Junior Fair entry form or participation in the Junior Fair, indicates the exhibitor and

the parent(s)/guardian(s) agrees to be bound by the Rules and Regulations in the Delaware Junior Fair Handbook and

further agrees to be bound by the decision of the Delaware County Agricultural Society board of Directors in the case of

any dispute arising from the interpretation or application thereof. Premiums will not be paid if entry form is not

submitted.

44. Premium checks not cashed within 90 days of issuance will not be reissued and funds will be credited to the Junior

Fair Scholarship Fund.

Rules for all junior fair showmanship and fitting and grooming:

1. Participants must be eligible Delaware County 4-H or FFA members; and must be at least 8 years old and in the 3rd

grade and be under 19 years of age as of January 1st of the current year. Unless stated otherwise in department rules,

all showmanship and fitting & grooming classes are broken by the following ages, based on the exhibitor’s age as of

January 1st. Senior classes are ages 15-18. Intermediate classes are ages 12-14. Junior classes are ages 8-11.

2. Participants must have entries in the current fair and show their animal that was entered in the current fair.

3. Species Showman of Showmen classes are open to any previous showmanship winner who is still eligible to show in

the Junior Fair and the current year’s showmanship winners. Overall Showman of Showmen contest eligibility is outlined

in the Livestock Activities Department.

4. Species showmanship, (excluding Llamas, Alpacas and Horses) or fitting & grooming winners are not eligible to

participate in the same age class the following year. Age class winners can sit out for one year following their win or may

move up to the next age class. Once a winner shows in the next age class, they may not go back down.

Disciplinary actions for violation of rules:

Any person who violates provisions of the Fair Rules or the State of Ohio Livestock Exhibition Rules may be subject to the

following disciplinary actions; any violation of the rules is serious. The severity of violation will determine the level of the

disciplinary action. The Board of Directors of the Delaware Country Agricultural Society have final responsibility for

issuing and enforcing disciplinary action.

(1) Disqualification - may include any or all shows and classes and may be for any number of years

(2) Continuing education

(3) Written letter of reprimand

(4) Forfeiture or return of awards, prizes, premiums or proceeds

(5) Pre and or Post-exhibition drug testing;

(6) Expulsion and future banishment from participating in the fair

(7) Other Disciplinary Actions as determined by the Senior Fair Board

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Chapter 901-19 ODA Livestock Exhibitions Rules

901-19-01 Definitions.

As used in Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code:

(A) “Accessory reproductive tissue” includes but is not limited to epididymis.

(B) “Agricultural society” or “society” means a county agricultural society or an independent agricultural society

that is organized under the laws of the state of Ohio.

for use in the species indicated on the label.

(D) “Breed show or class” means a show or class limited to breeding

stock of a specific breed of livestock.

(E) “Class” means a division within a show or exhibition as defined by a sponsor.

(F) “Department” means the department of agriculture created under section 121.02 of the Revised Code.

(G) “Designee” when used in reference to an exhibitor, means a member of the exhibitor’s family or household or

any other registered or authorized representative of the exhibitor.

(H) “Director” means the Ohio director of agriculture appointed pursuant to section 121.03 of the Revised Code.

(I) “Drenching” means the act of using an instrument, including a bottle, placed in an animal’s mouth to orally

administer a liquid, food, or any other substance.

(J) “Drug” means drug as defined in division (C) of section 4729.02 of the Revised Code and its metabolites.

(K) “Drug use notification form” means the document completed in accordance with rule 901-19-06 of the

Administrative Code.

(L) “Exhibition drug residue legal” means an animal has not been administered a drug; or if administered a drug the

withdrawal period has elapsed at the time the drug use notification form is completed.

(M) “Exhibitor” means any person who shows, displays, or exhibits livestock at an exhibition.

(N) “Extra label use” means the actual or intended use of a drug in livestock in a manner other than in accordance

with the drug label directions.

(O) “Fair” means the annual exhibition held by the Ohio expositions commission, pursuant to division (A)(1) of

section 991.03 of the Revised Code, or a county agricultural society or independent agricultural society, as reported to

the director pursuant to rule 901-5-11 of the Administrative Code.

(P) “Family” means the immediate family of an exhibitor, including but not limited to the exhibitor’s parent, step-

parent, foster parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster grandparent, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, half-

brother, half-sister, son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, or guardian.

(Q) “Grand champion” means the highest placing livestock entry of a show.

(R) “Household” means the permanent residence address of the exhibitor.

(S) “Immediately” means the time period between the cessation of administration of a drug and the point at which

drug residues in the livestock are within tolerance levels or at zero tolerance, unless a safe level has been established by

the United States food and drug administration.

(T) “Internal rule” means any rule adopted by a sponsor or applicable to the sponsor’s exhibition, and includes all

mandatory rules and those optional rules from which the sponsor does not exempt itself or its exhibition.

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(U) “Junior livestock show” means a show limited to exhibitors nine years of age or in the third grade through

nineteen years of age, or as authorized to participate in either 4-H, FFA, or other youth organization.

(V) “Label” means the attached label or the accompanying brochure that lists the approved species, dose, route of

administration, withdrawal time and any cautionary statement; a prescription label; the requirements of labeling for an

extra label use drug as permitted by the United States food and drug administration; and information provided by the

food animal residue avoidance databank (FARAD).

(W) “Licensed livestock facility” means a livestock facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 943. of the Revised Code or a

similar law of another state.

(X) “Mandatory rule” means any rule adopted by the director relating to food safety or the health, safety, or

welfare of livestock and from which a sponsor may not exempt itself or its exhibition.

(Y) “Market flock style project” means ownership including an individual junior exhibitor, family of a junior exhibitor

or a cooperative made up of junior exhibitors. Through this type of ownership, the junior exhibitor(s) are to care for,

groom, and select any and all birds to be used in exhibitions as well as actively participate in any decision-making

processes for the flock.

(Z) “Market livestock” means exhibition livestock bred, raised and intended for slaughter for food purposes.

(AA) “Market poultry” means birds including, but not limited to, meat chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks.

(BB) “Non-terminal show” means a show in which no livestock is required to be slaughtered.

(CC) “Optional rule” means any rule adopted by the director from which a sponsor may exempt itself or its exhibition.

(DD) “Outstanding market project” means the exhibitor ranking highest in the outstanding market project

competition in a show.

(EE) “Over the counter drug” means any drug that lawfully may be purchased without a prescription.

(FF) “Partial terminal show” means a show in which no fewer than the grand champion and reserve grand champion

in each show or market class of livestock are sent directly to slaughter or to a licensed livestock facility no later than or

immediately following the conclusion of the exhibition.

(GG) “Prescription” means prescription as defined in division (G) of section 4729.02 of the Revised Code.

(HH) “Quarantine” means isolation pursuant to section 941.07 of the Revised Code.

(II) “Reserve grand champion” means the second highest placing livestock entry of a show.

(JJ) “Residue” means residues as defined in division (I) of section 941.01 of the Revised Code.

(KK) “Show” means that part of the exhibition restricted to exhibiting a single species and category of livestock such

as, by way of example, but not limited to, market steer, dairy goats and market lambs.

(LL) “Slick clipping” or “body shaving” means having hair that is less than one half inch in length on the body of

market hogs.

(MM) “Terminal show” means a show in which all livestock entered in the show are sent directly to slaughter or to a

licensed livestock facility no later than or immediately following the conclusion of the exhibition.

(NN) “Tolerance level” means the detectable level of a residue or other substance in livestock, in a livestock test

sample, or in food, as that word is defined in division (A)(2) of section 3715.01 of the Revised Code, in a level less than or

equal to the maximum level determined to be safe, acceptable or non-violative by the United States food and drug

administration.

(OO) “Unlawful substance” means any of the following:

(1) Any drug prohibited by division (E)(1)(b) of section 901.76 of the Revised Code; or

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(2) A substance which is not normally found in or does not naturally occur in livestock; or

(3) A substance which is normally found in or does naturally occur in livestock, but is detected or discerned

in an amount or area greater than normal; or

(4) Any drug required to be listed, but which is not listed on a drug use notification form; or

(5) Any drug present in an animal regardless of how the drug came to be present if the drug was not

administered under paragraph (A), (B) or (C) of rule 901-19-04 of the Administrative Code.

(PP) “Veterinarian” means any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under Chapter 4741. of the Revised

Code or under the similar laws of another state.

(QQ) “Withdrawal period” or “withdrawal time” means the interval from the time livestock is removed from

medication until all residues are within the tolerance level.

901-19-02 Types of shows: slaughter.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) The sponsor of an exhibition shall designate each of the shows held at the exhibition as one of the following

types: terminal show, partial terminal show, or non-terminal show.

(B) All the following junior livestock shows or classes at a fair must be terminal shows or partial terminal shows:

market beef steer, market hog, market lamb, market dairy steer, veal calf and market goat unless at least thirty days

prior to the opening of the show, the sponsor has submitted a written request to exempt a show from this provision,

and the director has provided written authorization granting this request prior to the start of the fair.

slaughter either at the conclusion of the show or immediately following the exhibition.

(D) In a partial terminal show at least the grand champion and the reserve grand champion shall be slaughtered.

Prior to the show, the sponsor of the exhibition may require that additional livestock from a partial terminal show shall

be slaughtered. The livestock shall be consigned to slaughter either at the conclusion of the show or immediately

following the exhibition.

(E) All livestock required to be slaughtered under this rule shall be slaughtered at a meat establishment either

licensed by the department or granted inspection by the United States department of agriculture.

(F) Notwithstanding paragraphs (B), (C) and (D) of this rule, livestock required to be slaughtered under this rule

may, at the option of the sponsor of the exhibition, be consigned to a licensed livestock facility for sale provided that:

(1) The livestock is consigned either at the conclusion of the show or immediately following the exhibition; and,

(2) The livestock is sold only for slaughter.

(G) From the beginning of the exhibition until departure for slaughter or consignment to a licensed livestock facility,

the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s designee shall be responsible for caring for the livestock.

(H) Livestock destined for slaughter or consignment to a licensed livestock facility shall not be removed from the

exhibition grounds until the livestock is transported to slaughter or to the licensed livestock facility or until the sponsor

approves movement of the livestock to another secure area for:

(1) Disease control in accordance with paragraph (B)(4) of rule 901:1-18-03 of the Administrative Code; and

(2) Quarantine for residue to allow a withdrawal time as determined by the approved fair veterinarian or in

accordance with the instructions listed on the drug use notification form to elapse and may be subject to testing.

(I) All livestock destined for slaughter shall be subject to testing by the director in accordance with section

901.73 of the Revised Code.

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(J) Livestock carcasses passing inspection may be released for normal disposition.

(K) During inspection or testing, if the livestock carcass is preliminarily determined to have been tampered with or

found to contain an unlawful substance, one of the following shall occur:

(1) If the livestock carcass must be trimmed or reconditioned to comply with the meat inspection requirements, the

carcass shall be trimmed and reconditioned and released to the exhibitor, unless the successful bidder accepts the

trimmed or reconditioned carcass.

(2) If the livestock carcass cannot be trimmed or reconditioned, it shall be condemned in accordance with the meat

inspection requirements.

(L) Livestock entered in or eligible for a carcass contest prior to or during a terminal, partial terminal or non-

terminal show must be exhibition drug residue legal at the time of show and eligible for immediate slaughter.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.74

Prior Effective Dates: 03/25/00

901-19-02 Auction sales at terminal or partial terminal shows.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) A sponsor may hold an auction sale of livestock exhibited at a terminal or partial terminal show.

(B) An exhibitor who exhibits livestock at a terminal show or partial terminal show consents to participating in the

subsequent auction sale.

livestock or delivery to a licensed livestock facility.

(D) Title to livestock sold at an auction sale and subsequently presented for slaughter or sale at a licensed livestock

facility shall remain vested in the exhibitor, or if the exhibitor is not the owner, in the owner until the livestock has been

passed by inspection and released in accordance with paragraphs (K)(1) and (K)(2) of rule 901-19-02 of the

Administrative Code and passes all testing performed by or at the direction of the department or the sponsor.

(E) At the discretion of the sponsor, the sponsor may collect the sale proceeds from the successful bidder and retain

the proceeds until the carcass of the livestock has been released, or may allow the successful bidder to withhold

payment of the proceeds until the carcass is released. In the event the carcass is not released, the sponsor shall return

the sale proceeds to the successful bidder.

(F) Prior to the auction, the sponsor shall announce the identification of the exhibition livestock which have been

administered drugs for which the withdrawal time has not elapsed.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.73, 901.74

Prior Effective Dates: 7/6/95, 10/4/95, 6/23/96, 6/1/98

901-19-04 Prohibited practices.

This is a mandatory rule. No person shall:

(A) Administer or cause or permit to be administered a prescription drug to livestock either immediately before an

exhibition or during an exhibition unless the prescription drug is administered:

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(1) By or under the supervision and direction of a veterinarian; and, (2) Only in accordance with label

directions; and, (3) In conjunction with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and, (4) For a valid

medical purpose; and, (5) A drug use notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable

requirements of rule 901-19- 06 of the Administrative Code.

(B) Administer or cause or permit to be administered an over the counter drug to livestock either immediately

before an exhibition or during an exhibition unless the over the counter drug is administered:

(1) By or under the supervision or direction of the exhibitor, the exhibitor’s designee, the owner of the

livestock or a veterinarian; and, (2) Only in accordance with label directions; and, (3) Only for a valid medical

purpose; and, (4) A drug use notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable

requirements of rule 901-19- 06 of the Administrative Code.

than in accordance with the drug’s label directions unless extra label use of the drug is:

(1) By or under the supervision and direction of a veterinarian; and,

(2) Only in accordance with the extra label directions provided by the veterinarian; and, (3) In conjunction

with a valid veterinarian- client-patient relationship; and, (4) For a valid medical purpose; and,(5) A drug use

notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of rule 901-19-06 of the

Administrative Code; and,(6) An extended withdrawal time is assigned to the drug by the veterinarian as part of

the extra label directions and reported on the drug use notification form.

(D) Show, sell, or offer for sale any livestock which contains an unlawful substance or has been subjected to

unacceptable practices.

(E) Show any livestock which contains a drug in an amount which exceeds the tolerance level if established or safe

level; or, a drug for which the withdrawal period has not elapsed. Unless administered in accordance with paragraph (A),

(B) or (C) of this rule.

(F) Sell or offer for sale in an auction at a terminal or partial terminal show an animal that contains a drug in an

amount which exceeds the tolerance level if established or safe level; or, a drug for which the withdrawal period has not

elapsed. Unless administered in accordance with paragraph (A), (B) or (C) of this rule.

(G) Exhibit an animal which has been tranquilized.

(H) Make a false statement on a drug use notification form.

(I) Fail to file or update a drug use notification form as required by 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code. (J)

Negligently cause an unlawful substance to be present in an animal.

(K) Fail to sign a chain of custody form.

(L) Violate a mandatory rule.

(M) Violate any optional rule from which a sponsor could have exempted itself or its exhibition, but did not.

(N) Fail to render assistance as provided by section 901.73 of the Revised Code.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72, 901.73, 901.74, 901.76

Prior Effective Dates: 7/6/95, 10/4/95, 6/23/96, 5/1/97, 6/1/98

901-19-05 Responsibilities of an exhibition sponsor.

This is a mandatory rule.

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(A) Every sponsor of an exhibition shall appoint a person as its records official. The records official shall receive and

maintain the drug use notification forms filed under rule 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code.

(1) The records official shall reject any drug use notification form that is incomplete, illegible or unsigned. At

the close of the exhibition the records official shall turn over the drug use notification forms received by him to

the sponsor.

(2) The sponsor shall maintain all drug use notification forms for a period of one year from the close of an

exhibition. The drug use notification forms shall be made available to the department for inspection and copying

upon request.

(3) Review the submitted drug use notification forms prior to the show for compliance with paragraph (I) of

rule 901-19-6 and rule 901-19-07 of the Administrative Code.

(4) Review the submitted drug use notification forms for compliance with paragraph (B) of rule 901-19-38

of the Administrative Code if applicable.

(B) The sponsor of an exhibition shall provide information requested by the director on a form prescribed by the

director at least ten days before the start of the exhibition.

animal in a terminal, partial terminal, and non-terminal show and maintain a chain of custody for each market livestock

animal from the show through consignment to either slaughter or a licensed livestock facility for sale. The sponsor shall

maintain a record of the identity of each animal and its chain of custody for a period of one year from the date of the

last day of an exhibition.

(D) All county and independent agricultural societies and the Ohio expositions commission shall print Chapter

901:1-18 of the Administrative Code (Ohio’s livestock health exhibition rules) in their premium book for the current year.

(E) The sponsor of a county or independent agricultural society or the Ohio exposition commission shall provide a

livestock exhibitor or an adult advisor, upon request, a copy of Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code and print in

their current premium book the following notice: “Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code (Ohio’s livestock

tampering exhibition rules) will be made available to a livestock exhibitor or an adult advisor, upon request.”

(F) If Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code (Ohio livestock tampering exhibition rules) for the upcoming show

season are available prior to the sponsor’s printing deadline, the sponsor may elect to include the entire text of these

rules within their premium book.

(G) All other exhibitions shall provide to exhibitors, upon request, a copy of Chapters 901:1-18 and 901-19 of the

Administrative Code and shall include the following statement in at least one written announcement prior to the

beginning of the exhibition, “the exhibition’s management will provide, upon request of an exhibitor, a copy of Chapters

901:1-18 (Ohio’s livestock health exhibition rules) and 901-19 (Ohio’s livestock tampering exhibition rules) of the

Administrative Code.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72, 901.74

Prior Effective Dates: 6-23-96; 5-1-97; 3-19-99; 3-25-00; 2-15-03

901-19-06 Drug use notification.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) The exhibitor and the owner of an animal are jointly and severally responsible for completing and filing the drug

use notification form in the manner required by this rule.

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(B) The drug use notification form shall be signed by either the exhibitor or the owner. If the person signing the

form is a minor child, the form may be cosigned by a parent or guardian of the minor child.

terminal and partial terminal or non-terminal show, and for every animal that is administered a drug either immediately

before or during an exhibition.

(D) The director shall require a drug use notification form to be completed for livestock including market steer,

market hog, market lamb, veal calf, market dairy steer, market goats, market poultry, lactating dairy cattle and lactating

goats exhibited in a junior livestock show at a fair.

(E) The drug use notification form shall be filed with the records official prior to the show in which the animal is

entered.

(F) The director may require a drug use notification form to be completed for livestock exhibited at any type of

show including a non-terminal show.

(G) If at any time after the drug use notification form is filed the information on the form regarding drug use

changes or if a drug is subsequently administered, an updated drug use notification form shall immediately be filed with

the records official.

(H) No person shall submit an incomplete, illegible or unsigned drug use notification form.

(I) When a drug use notification form submitted to a records official for livestock is incomplete, illegible or

unsigned neither the exhibitor nor the owner shall, until the defect is corrected:

(1) Receive any prizes or awards from shows in which the livestock was exhibited prior to the time the drug use

notification form was to be filed.

(2) Participate in any shows or sales held subsequent to the time the drug use notification form was to be filed.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72, 901.74

Prior Effective Dates: 7-6-95 (Emer.); 10-4-95; 6-23-96; 5-1-97;

6-1-98; 3-19-99; 3-25-00; 2-15-03

901-19-07 Quality assurance.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) Except as stated in paragraph (B) of this rule, sponsors shall require exhibitors at fairs sponsored by county or

independent agricultural societies or the Ohio exposition commission to annually attend or complete a quality assurance

program sponsored and conducted cooperatively by the exhibition sponsor, Ohio state university extension, Ohio

agricultural education, or agricultural commodity organizations.

(B) At the discretion of Ohio State University Extension, or Ohio agricultural education, an exhibitor may pass a test

based on the appropriate skill level for their age (twelve to fourteen or fifteen to eighteen) under the supervision of

Ohio state university extension or Ohio agricultural education before exhibiting terminal or partial terminal market

livestock, including market poultry, lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats in a junior livestock show. Youth who pass

the test will be exempt from annual quality assurance re-certification until they move to the next age bracket or they are

no longer a junior exhibitor (nineteen years of age or older on January first of their last year). Minimum standards for

youth food animal quality assurance are as set forth in appendix A to this rule.

paragraph (B) of this rule may be subject to the disciplinary actions listed in rule 901-19-21 of the Administrative Code

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Appendix

2007 FOOD ANIMAL YOUTH QUALITY ASSURANCE MINIMUM STANDARDS

See Table at: http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/901/0/19/901-19-07_PH_ FF_A_APP1_20080205_1434.pdf

901-19-09 Drug residues in non-terminal show animals.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) A person may, notwithstanding paragraph (E) of rule 901-19-04 of the Administrative Code, show at a non-

terminal show an animal which has been administered a drug provided they are in compliance with all of the following:

(1) The drug is a prescription drug or an extra label use of a drug and the drug is prescribed by a veterinarian

pursuant to a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and, (2) The drug is administered or used only in accordance

with label directions or the prescription; and, (3) The drug is administered or used only for medical purposes; and, (4) A

drug use notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of rule 901-19-06 of

the Administrative Code.

(B) Milk or other food obtained from livestock administered or treated with a drug and permitted to exhibit

pursuant to paragraph (A) of this rule shall not be used for human consumption.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 04/03/2012 and 04/03/2017 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72, 901.76

Prior Effective Dates: 06/23/96, 03/19/99, 03/19/04

901-19-10 Testing requirements and test results.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) Urine, blood, tissue and other test samples shall be collected in accordance with the Ohio department of

agriculture’s protocol for the collection of livestock test samples at exhibitions. Test samples may be collected before,

during or immediately after a show. Deviation from the protocol shall be noted.

(B) The director may at his discretion, collect any urine, blood, tissue or other test samples from exhibition animals

at the time of slaughter.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.73

Prior Effective Dates: 6/23/96, 5/1/97

901-19-11 Humane treatment of livestock.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) A person shall treat livestock in a humane manner and in accordance with acceptable commercial practices so as

to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock.

(B) All exhibitors shall comply with and abide by the policy statement and “code of practices” of the Ohio livestock

coalition.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

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Rule Amplifies: 901.72, 901.74, 901.76

Prior Effective Dates: 7/6/95, 10/4/95, 6/1/98

901-19-12 Acceptable practices.

This is a mandatory rule.

The following practices are deemed acceptable to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of livestock:

(A) Adding caffeine free soda pop, gelatin, or other sweeteners to drinking water in nominal amounts to encourage

water consumption;

(B) Hoof trimming;

(D) Using collodion as a teat sealant, but for no longer than eighteen hours;

(E) Adding molasses or other sweeteners to feed to encourage consumption;

(F) Properly administered and approved growth implants;

(G) Castration;

(H) Beak trimming;

(I) Dehorning;

(J) Tattooing;

(K) Hot or freeze branding;

(L) Humane ringing;

(M) Tail docking;

(N) Ear notching;

(O) Ear tagging;

(P) Shearing;

(Q) Drenching of livestock for a medical condition at an exhibition when diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian;

(R) Acceptable surgery, including clamps, bands and chemical castration; and

(S) Application of ice, ice packs, cold packs, or cold compresses prescribed to relieve heat stress or a medical

condition diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian at an exhibition.

Effective: 3/21/2016

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 01/05/2016 and 03/21/2021 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72, 901.76

Prior Effective Dates: 07/06/95 (Emer.), 10/04/95, 06/23/96, 05/01/97,

06/01/98, 03/25/00, 05/31/01

901-19-13 Unacceptable practices.

This is a mandatory rule.

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The following practices are detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of livestock and are prohibited:

(A) Applying any electrical, mechanical, or other appliance to livestock repeatedly or for a prolonged time period in

violation of 9 C.F.R.313.2(1979);

(B) Hitting, striking, beating, or otherwise impacting livestock that induces swelling or enhances, transforms or

changes the true conformation, configuration, or appearance of the livestock;

conformation, configuration, or appearance of the livestock, unless prescribed by the exhibition veterinarian;

(D) Plugging of teats;

(E) Sealing of teats using unapproved substances or for longer than eighteen hours using approved substances;

(F) Injecting material into udders or teats for non-medical purposes or otherwise artificially modifying the

appearance or conformation of the udder or teat;

(G) Using ice, ice packs, cold packs, or cold compresses internally or externally other than in accordance with

paragraph (S) of rule 901-19-12 of the Administrative Code;

(H) Using a stomach tube or pump for any purpose other than for the relief of tympany or gas on the day of

exhibiting;

(I) Drenching of livestock at an exhibition is prohibited except as permitted under paragraph (Q) of rule 901-19-12

of the Administrative Code.

901-19-19 Absolute liability.

This is a mandatory rule.

(A) Both the exhibitor and the owner of livestock are absolutely liable to discipline under rule 901-19-21 of the

Administrative Code for the presence of an unlawful substance in livestock and unacceptable practices done to livestock.

(B) If the exhibitor or the owner was a minor child at the time the unlawful substance or unacceptable practice was

detected, the parent or guardian of the person shall also be absolutely liable to discipline under rule 901-19-21 of the

administrative Code for the presence of an unlawful substance in livestock and unacceptable practices done to livestock.

the discipline imposed based upon one or more of the following facts if established.

(1) The person did not introduce the unlawful substance into the animal or do any unacceptable practices

to the livestock;

(2) The person had no actual or constructive knowledge that the unlawful substance was introduced into

the livestock or that unacceptable practices had been done to the livestock;

(3) The unlawful substance was not introduced into the livestock and the unacceptable practices were not

done to the livestock through the person’s negligence.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72

Prior Effective Dates: 7/6/95 (emer.), 10/4/95, 6/23/96

901-19-21 Disciplinary action.

This is a mandatory rule.

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(A) Any person who violates a provision of sections 901.70 through 901.76 inclusive, or 2925.04 of the Revised Code

or any provision of this chapter, is subject to any of the following disciplinary actions:

(1) Disqualification from any exhibition;

(2) Disqualification of the exhibition livestock from any exhibition;

(3) Continuing education;

(4) Written letter of reprimand;

(5) Forfeiture or return of awards, prizes, premiums or proceeds;

(6) Pre-exhibition drug testing.

(7) Disqualification may include any or all shows and classes and

may be for any number of years.

(B) Anyone who violates rule 901-19-07 of the Administrative Code may be given a letter of reprimand for the first

offense.

901-19-31 Responsibilities of and assistance to junior fair exhibitors.

This is an optional rule.

(A) A junior livestock show exhibitor shall be responsible for the continuous care, grooming, and preparation of the

livestock entered in the junior livestock show.

(B) An exhibitor may receive assistance in the care, grooming, and preparation of the livestock entered in the junior

livestock show, provided that the assistance shall be limited to explanation or demonstration provided by the

following:

(1) Family members;

(2) Household members;

(3) Advisors or adult volunteers of 4-H or FFA in the exhibitor’s club or county;

(4) Vocational agriculture instructors

(5) County extension agents;

(6) Department representatives;

(7) Veterinarians;

(8) Members of the exhibitor’s 4-H club, FFA chapter, or other youth organizations;

(9) Guest speakers of the 4-H, FFA, or other youth organizations.

exhibitor shall register in writing with the sponsor. The responsibility to register rests with the exhibitor. An assistant

may register for more than one exhibitor. Failure to register constitutes grounds for disciplinary action against the

exhibitor. Assistance shall be limited to explanation and minimal demonstration.

901-19-32 Breed shows or classes.

This is an optional Rule.

In breed shows or classes, the rules of the breed association shall constitute accepted grooming practices for that

breed’s show or class, unless otherwise modified by a mandatory rule.

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R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72

Prior Effective Dates: 10/30/96

901-19-33 Prohibited grooming practices.

This is a mandatory rule.

The following grooming practices are prohibited in junior market livestock shows unless those grooming practices are

permitted under rule 901-19-32 of the Administrative Code:

(A) Using any substance to enhance or change the color of the livestock, including the livestock’s hide or hooves;

(B) Adding any substance externally to build up, change or alter the shape or conformation of the livestock,

including by way of example but not limited to rope, false hair, graphite, hemp, and powders;

(D) Slick clipping or body shaving of market hogs except on the ears and tails.

901-19-34 Outstanding market project competition.

This is an optional rule.

An exhibition may provide for an outstanding market project competition in one or more classes. The competition may

include an evaluation of the livestock, demonstration of the exhibitor’s showmanship abilities, and a skillathon or

interview judging. The skillathon or interview judging may include demonstration of the

exhibitor’s knowledge of quality assurance principles, as set forth in an industry publication or in a publication such as

the “caring for animals” handout or by viewing the “caring for animal’s video” available from a county extension office.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72

Prior Effective Dates: 10-30-96; 5-1-97

901-19-35 Recognition of disciplinary actions.

This is an optional rule.

(A) Disciplinary action by a sponsor against a person for a violation of sections 901.70 to 901.76, inclusive, or

2925.04 of the Revised Code or Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code shall be given full faith and credit and shall

be honored at all exhibitions.

(B) A person who has been convicted of violating sections 901.70 to 901.76 inclusive, or 2925.04 of the Revised

Code shall be prohibited from participating in any exhibition for a minimum period of three years.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2010 and 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.74

Prior Effective Dates: 6/23/96

901-19-38 False, deceptive or unacceptable practices.

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This is a mandatory rule.

The following are unacceptable practices:

(A) Castration of livestock for purposes of this rule which exceed the following criteria:

(1) Cattle over eight months of age;

(2) Swine over seventy-five pounds; or

(3) Sheep over seventy-five pounds.

(B) Showing any market livestock, which has been treated in accordance with paragraph (A), (B) or (C) of rule 901-

19- 04 of the Administrative Code when a side effect of the drug conceals, enhances, transforms, or changes the true

conformation or condition of the livestock.

livestock except rabbits and poultry.

901-19-39 Ownership requirements.

(A) No exhibitor shall register, enter, or exhibit in a junior livestock exhibition any of the livestock listed in

paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(7) of this rule unless the household, as defined in paragraph (R) of rule 901-19-01 of the

Administrative Code, at which the exhibitor is registered at has owned the livestock for not less than the length of time

listed:

(1) Market steers - one hundred fifty days;

(2) Market dairy steers - one hundred fifty days;

(3) Market hogs - sixty days;

(4) Market lambs - sixty days;

(5) Market goats - sixty days;

(6) Veal calves - sixty days; and

(7) Market poultry - within five days of hatch including all individual participants in a cooperative.

(B) No exhibitor shall register, enter, or exhibit livestock in a junior breeding livestock exhibition unless the

household, as defined in paragraph (R) of rule 901-19-01 of the Administrative Code, at which the exhibitor is registered

at has owned the livestock or has had the livestock registered under the exhibitor’s name for at least sixty days.

(1) to (A)(7) and paragraph (B) of this rule, the length of time a person shall own livestock before the person may

association.

901-19-40 Meetings of the advisory committee on livestock exhibitions.

(A) Board meetings

A regular meeting of the committee shall be held at least once annually after the fifteenth day of October and before

the first day of December. The committee may meet at other times as the chairperson or a majority of the committee

members considers appropriate, provided the chairperson gives members written notice of any meeting at least seven

days prior to the meeting.

(B) Notice of meetings

(1) Regular meetings: Notice of all of the advisory board’s regularly scheduled meetings, including date,

starting time and location shall be sent to the committee members by mail seven days prior to the meeting, and

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will be posted on the Ohio department of agriculture’s web site and may also be provided to Gongwer or

Hannah news service for website at least ten days in advance of all regularly scheduled meeting.

(2) Special meetings: Notice of date, time, place, and purpose of any special meetings shall be placed on the

department’s website and may also be provided to Gongwer or Hannah news service, as well as sent to media

outlets that requested such information, at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting.

(3) Emergency meetings: Notice of date, time, location and purpose of all emergency meeting shall be given

to all news media who requested prior notification, and on the department’s website.

emergency, or any of the aforementioned meetings when a particular type of business is to be discussed by requesting

prior notification in writing from the “Ohio Department of Agriculture, Office of Animal Health, 8995 East Main Street,

Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068; or by calling the animal health division at (614) 728-6220.

Effective: 12/01/2011

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/13/2015 Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 901.72

Rule Amplifies: 901.72, 901.73, 901.74, 901.76

Prior Effective Dates: 7/6/95, 10/4/95, 6/23/96, 5/1/97, 6/1/98, 8/25/03 12/14/09

Last reviewed 1/04/13

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The Delaware County Agricultural Society Constitution

Article I Name

Section 1.0

This corporation shall be known as The Delaware County Agricultural Society (herein after referred to as the Society).

Article II Nature, Authority and Purpose

Section 2.1

The Society is a county agricultural society corporation formed under Chapter 1711 of the Ohio Revised Code. The

Society and its Constitution, By-laws and Rules and Regulation are subject thereto and to the laws administered by and

rules promulgated by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture for county agricultural societies.

Section 2.2 Purpose

The purpose of this Society shall be for the improvement of agriculture, domestic industry, public schools, and

better acquaintance of our citizenship and for wholesome entertainment.

Section 2.3 Exempt Activities

Notwithstanding any other provision of the By-laws or Constitution, no member, director, officer, employee, or

representative of the Society shall take any action or carry on any activity by or on behalf of the Society not permitted to

be taken or carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its

regulations as they now exist or as they hereafter may be amended.

Article III District

Section 3.1

The area supporting the Society shall be all of Delaware County.

The Delaware County Agricultural Society Bylaws

Article I Membership

Section 1.1 Membership

The sale of memberships and the issuance of membership certificates in this Society shall be confined to

individuals who are residents of Delaware County. A member who ceases to be a resident of Delaware County

shall automatically forfeit his membership.

Section 1.2 Sale of Memberships

Society memberships for the following calendar year shall be placed on sale December 1

and shall remain on sale

whenever the fair office is open for normal business hours.

Section 1.3 Place and Time of Sale

Days, hours and place where the memberships may be purchased shall be announced in the annual premium list and

in at least one newspaper of general circulation in Delaware county at least twice during the period of sale; one when

the tickets go on sale and once no less than seven (7) no more than twenty one (21) days prior to the end of the sale.

Section 1.4 Membership Certificates

Membership certificates shall bear dates (day and year membership begins and day and year membership

terminates) denoting the period of membership in the Society, the name of the Society and a place for the

signature of the person holding said membership. No membership certificate shall be issued to a corporation,

organization, partnership or firm. All membership certificates shall be issued in the name of an individual who has

paid the required membership fee and only that person whose name appears upon the membership certificate shall

be considered a member of the Society and shall have a right to vote at the annual election of Directors of the

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Society, and to hold office. A member- ship in the Society costs $2.00. Members must be at least sixteen (16) years

old on the date of the election to be eligible to vote.

Section 1.5 Memberships Privileges

Members whose name appears on a valid membership certificate shall be entitled to vote and exercise all the

privileges of membership in the Society. Membership shall be effective from December 1 through November 30.

Section 1.6 Voting at Annual Election

Voting at the Annual Election will be by ballot, furnished by the Society. Proxies will not be recognized per the Ohio

revised code. The polls will be open for not less than four hours between six a.m. and nine p.m. on the day of

election as designated by the Board. In advance of the Annual Election, the President will appoint two clerks and

four judges who are members of the Society but not candidates of the election to conduct the election of Directors

and to declare the results thereof. No other person may appoint or require the appointment of inspectors of

election.

Section 1.7 Eligibility

Only those members who have purchased a membership in the Society, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the annual

election will be eligible to vote in the annual meeting and election.

Article ll Meetings of Members

Section 2.1 Annual Meeting

The Society shall hold an annual meeting by November 30th in conjunction with the annual election of the board of

directors. Other business that may properly come before the annual meeting may be conducted therein.

Section 2.2 Notice of Annual Meeting and Election

The board of directors will set the date of each year’s annual meeting and election by their May board of directors

meeting that year.

1) There should be an annual election of directors by ballot at a time and a place fixed by the board. The election

shall be held by the fifteenth day of November each year.

2) The secretary shall give notice of the election three weeks prior to the election by doing one of the following:

a. Publishing the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or as provided in section 7.16

of the Revised Code;

b. Mailing the notice to each member of the Society;

c. Publishing the notice on the society’s website.

Section 2.3

Section 2.3.1 Special meeting

Special meetings of the members of the Society may be called by any of the following:

(a) The President;

(b) The Board of Directors; or

The request for special meeting shall be in writing and delivered to the Secretary.

Section 2.3.2 Constitutional and Bylaw changes

Members are prohibited from amending the Constitution or By- laws of the Society at a special meeting of the

members. Such amendments must be processed in accordance with Article Vll.

Section 2.4 Notice of Special Meeting

Not less than twenty (20) days prior to such special meeting of the members of the Society, the Secretary shall mail to

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each member in good standing, notice of the time, place and purposes of said meeting.

Section 2.5 Quorum

The presence of eleven (11) members in good standing at any meeting shall constitute a quorum for such meeting.

Article III Directors

Section 3.1 Composition

Section 3.1.2

The Board of Directors shall consist of eighteen (18) directors elected by the members of the Society. Beginning in

2024, elected director positions will decrease from seven (7) to six (6) for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 annual elections of

the board of directors. Following the 2025 annual election of the Board of Directors, the board will be maintained at

eighteen (18) directors.

Section 3.1.3 Eligibility

Members of the Society must declare their candidacy for the office of director of the Society by obtaining a petition

from the Secretary of the Society and filing the petition signed by ten (10) or more members of the Society with the

Secretary by 5 p.m. at least seven (7) days before the annual election of directors is held. A member who fails to file

such petition is not eligible for election as a director.

Section 3.1.4 Honorary Directors

The board may select honorary directors by a two-thirds favorable vote from candidates selected by the board.

Nominations may also be made by members at the annual meeting. Nomination made

by members must be approved by at least two-thirds vote of the members present. Honorary Directors have no

voting privileges in Board decisions and are entitled to no compensation.

Section 3.1.5 Director’s Oath of Office

The following oath (or affirmation) shall be used by a competent authority (designated by law) or any officer in the

Society in inducting newly elected Directors into office. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the

Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Ohio, Laws of Ohio, and the rules and regulations

of the Department of Agriculture of Ohio pertaining to Agricultural Societies and to the best of my ability perform

the duties of Director of the Delaware County Agricultural Society, so help me God.

Section 3.1.6. Term

The term of office will commence prior to the roll call at the Annual Meeting, or as soon thereafter as practicable

and upon administering the oath or affirmation.

Section 3.1.7

The Board of Directors may select ex-officio directors by a majority vote of the Board. Ex-officio members do not

have voting privileges.

Section 3.1.8

An employee of the Ohio cooperative extension service and the county school superintendent (or the person

holding a position equivalent to county superintendent) shall be members of the Board of Directors ex-officio.

Section 3.1.9

Only members may serve as Directors Section 3.2 Authority

Section 3.2.1

The Board of Directors shall manage the business, financial and educational affairs of the Society.

Section 3.2.2

In the interim between the meetings of the members of the Society, the Board of Directors may act upon matters

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that would require special meetings of the members

Section 3.3 Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held by the 30th of November each year.

Section 3.5.1

The board shall meet at least once a year by the 30th of November as provided in Section 3.3. above, and shall

hold such additional meetings as may from time to time be designated to recur regularly by the board, or called by

the president or any two directors. Meetings of the directors may be held through any communications equipment

if all persons participating can hear each other and participation in a meeting pursuant to this provision shall

constitute presence at such meeting.

Section 3.6 Committees

Section 3.6.1

The board may create committees from among its directors.

Section 3.6.2

The Board may endow the committees with authority to act in the interim between meetings of the Board on specific

matters that would ordinarily require special meetings of the Board.

Section 3.7 Quorum

The presence of greater than 50% of the voting directors of the board at any meeting shall constitute a quorum for such

meeting.

Section 3.4.1 Election.

One third of the Directors shall be elected at the annual election, each to serve for a three year term. Notice of the

election shall be made as provided in section 2.2 above.

Section 3.8 Notice of Meetings Section 3.8.1

Notice of the time and place of meetings of directors for which such notice is required by law, the constitution, or the

by-laws shall be given to each of the Directors by any of the following methods:

In a writing mailed not less than three (3) days before such business, as such address appears on the records of the

Society, or (b) Personally or by telephone not later than the day before the date on which such meeting is to be held.

Notice given to a Director by any one of the methods specified in the by-laws shall be sufficient, and the method of

giving notice to all directors need not be uniform. Notice of any meeting of directors may be given only by the

President or the Secretary of the Society. No such notice need specify the purpose or purposes of the meeting. Notice

of adjournment of a meeting of Directors need not be given if the time and place to which it is adjourned are fixed

and announced at such meeting.

Section 3.9 Removal of Directors and Vacancy Section 3.9.1 Removal

Removal of Director for Cause: A director may be removed for cause by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the

board of directors. For the purpose of this provision “for cause” shall include the following:

(a) Absence from any three (3) consecutive meetings of the board

within one (1) fiscal year without sufficient excuse or cause;

(b) Conviction of a felony offense;

(d) Conviction of any other criminal offense involving moral

turpitude;

(e) Material violation of the fair board’s conflict of interest policy or

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code of conduct, or

(f) Engaging in specific actions which cause or tend to cause the organization damage to its property or

reputation or which create potential legal liability on the part of the organization.

The director against whom removal is considered shall be given notice of the basis for his or her possible removal and

shall be given the opportunity to present matters in defense or mitigation at the removal hearing. The board shall adopt

rules for the hearing which, in its discretion, serve the interests of fairness and interest of the organization generally.

The director against whom removal is considered shall have the right to be represented by counsel. The director against

whom removal is considered shall not be entitled to vote on the issue of removal. If a director is removed from the

board, he or she will not be eligible to run for the board of directors again in the future. If a director is removed, the

directors may then vote to appoint a director to fill the vacancy until the next annual election.

Section 3.9.2 Vacancy.

Such a vacancy may be filled by the President with the consent of the Executive Committee and the qualified person

so appointed shall serve until the next scheduled annual meeting, at which time an election shall be held for the

purpose of electing a director for the balance of the term or a new term if the existing term has expired. Provided,

however, that if such vacancy occurs less than sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting, the vacancy shall not be

filled by the president but rather by an election of the agricultural society members at the next immediate annual

election.

Section 3.10 Executive Committee Section 3.10.1

The President shall nominate and the board shall appoint two members of the board, who shall, with the

president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, speed department secretary and immediate past president

constitute an executive committee. In case of overlapping offices, the president may nominate and the board

may appoint other members of the board as executive committee members.

Section 3.10.2

The Executive Committee shall act in the interim between the meetings of the Board upon specific matters that

would ordinarily require special meetings of the Board.

Section 3.10.3

Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held upon the call of the president.

Section 3.11.1 Contracting Authority of Fair Manager/Marketing Director/and the Director of Racing

The Board of Directors may authorize the fair manager, director of racing and/or the marketing director to enter

into contractual agreements in the ordinary course of business without obtaining pre-approval of the board of

directors; provided that: 1) such contracts shall not be of a duration of more than one-year, and 2) such contracts

shall not obligate the Society in an amount greater than $2,000.00; and 3) any such contracts entered into without

the express pre-approval of the board of directors shall be reported to the board of directors at the next regularly

scheduled meeting of the board of directors.

Section 3.11.2 Board approval of Contracts

Except as otherwise provided by these by-laws or the board of directors in a manner consistent with these by- laws,

all proposed contractual agreements must be presented for approval by the board of directors for approval at a

regular or special meeting. Unless waived by a vote of two- thirds of the directors present at the meeting, copies of

all proposed contractual agreements must be delivered or made available to all directors at least three business days

prior to the meeting at which a vote is to be taken. Contracts may be presented and voted upon as a group, but any

director may call for a separate vote on a particular contract or contracts.

Article IV Officers

Section 4.1 Officers

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The Officers of the Society shall consist of a President, Vice- President Secretary, Treasurer, and Speed Department

Secretary.

Section 4.2 Eligibility

Only active members in good standing shall be eligible for selection to the aforesaid positions.

Section 4.3 Election

The Board of Directors at their annual meeting shall elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Speed

Department Secretary each to serve for a one year term until his successor shall be elected.

Section 4.4

All officers shall be members of the Society and all officers with the exception of the Secretary must be Directors.

Section 4.5 Duties of Officers

Section 4.5.1 President

The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and of the Board, and discharge other duties as pertain to the

office.

Section 4.5.2 Vice-President

At the request of the President, or in the event of the president’s absence or disability, the vice-president shall perform

the duties of the president & the vice president shall have such other powers as the board of directors may determine.

The vice president shall discharge the duties of the office, and shall be entitled to vote upon all questions coming

before the board.

Section 4.5.3 Secretary

It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep a record of the proceedings of the meetings of the society, the board of

directors and the executive committee; and to make a report annually to the board of directors at the annual meeting

in November, subject to the control of the board of directors.

Section 4.5.4 Speed Department Secretary

It shall be the duty of the Speed Department Secretary to record all entries for purses, receive all money due the Speed

Department for entry fees, and maintain a record of income and expenditures for the Speed Department, subject to the

control of the board of directors.

Section 4.5.5 Treasurer

It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to assist the Secretary in preparing the annual report to the Board at its November

meeting regarding the amount of receipts and expenditures. The Treasurer shall, in general, perform all the duties

incident to the office of Treasurer, subject to the control of the board of directors.

Section 4.5.6 Replacement

Should any officer of the Society

(a) die or resign; or

(b) be removed by the Board; the Executive Committee shall, by majority vote appoint such a qualified person

to perform the duties of the office until the next scheduled annual meeting. Should an officer become

physically or mentally incapacitated, the Executive Committee may appoint a qualified person to perform

duties of the office until such time as the elected officer may resume their duties or until the next Annual

Meeting at which time the office will be filled by an election of the Board of Directors.

Section 4.5.7 Removal of an Office

Should an officer fail to fulfill the duties of their office, the officer shall be removed from said office with an

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affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the board of directors.

Article V Indemnification

Section 5.1 Indemnification

In the event that any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending

or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative

or investigative, seeks indemnification from the Society against expenses (including attorney fees), and in the case of

actions other than those by or in the right settlement, incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suit or

proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, an officer, or a member of any committee of

the Society, or is or was serving at the request of the Society as a director, officer, employee, agent or a member of a

committee or commission of another corporation(domestic or foreign nonprofit or for profit), partnership, joint

venture, trust or other enterprise, then, unless such indemnification is ordered by

a court the Society shall determine or cause to be determined in the manner provided in Section 1702.12(E)(4) of the

Ohio Revised Code whether or not indemnification is proper in the circumstances because the person claiming such

indemnification has met the applicable standards of conduct set forth in divisions (E)(l) and (E)(2)

of Section 1702.12 of the Ohio Revised Code &, to the extent that it is so deter- mined that such indemnification is

proper, the person claiming indemnification shall be indemnified.

Section 5.2 Advancement of Expenses.

Expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred in defending any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Section 5.1 of

this Article may be paid by the Society in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit, or proceeding as

authorized by the Society in the specific case upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the person

reimbursed to repay such amount unless it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is entitled to be

indemnified by the Society as authorized in this Article.

Section 5.3 Non-exclusivity of this Article

The indemnification provided by Section 5.1 of this Article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to

which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under the law or any agreement, vote of disinterested

directors of the Society or otherwise, both as to action in his or her official capacity and as to action in another

capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to hold such office and shall

insure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.

Section 5.4 Insurance

The Society, to the extent permitted by the Ohio Revised Code, may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of

any person described in this Article.

Article Vl Rules and Regulations

Section 6.1

The Board of Directors may make, amend and enforce such rules and regulations not inconsistent with the Constitution,

the By-laws, the laws and rules of the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture governing county agricultural societies, as

they may deem necessary for the promotion of its objects.

Article Vll Amendments

Section 7.1

The constitution or by-laws of the society shall not be amended except by a majority vote of the membership voting at

the annual meeting of the members amendments to the constitution or by- laws may be proposed by:

(A) A majority of the Board of Directors at a scheduled meeting voting in favor of placing an amendment on the

ballot; or

(B) Filing a petition with the Secretary of the Society at least fourteen days prior to the annual meeting of the

membership of the Society Said petition must set forth the proposed amendment and be signed by no Less than

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twenty-five members in good standing of the Society.

Section 7.2

If an amendment is proposed as set forth in (A) or (B) above, it shall be submitted to the membership of the Society

at the Annual Meeting. Said amendment shall be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in

Delaware County, no less than three but no more than ten days before it is to be voted upon. When more than one

amendment shall be submitted, it shall be made in such a manner that members may vote on each amendment

separately.

Article Vlll Compensation

Section 8.1 Compensation of Elected Directors.

Directors may be paid reasonable compensation for attending board and committee meetings in accordance with

policies adopted from time to time by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the board of directors. Board’s official minutes.

The compensation for any officer of the Society shall be determined by the board of directors.

Section 8.2

The Society may employ and pay reasonable compensation to directors for services rendered to the Society in

accordance with policies adopted from time to time by a two- thirds affirmative vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 8.3

Officers of the Society may be paid reasonable compensation for services rendered to the Society as is determined from

time to time by the board of directors.

Section 8.4

In all instances, the compensation of Officers and Directors shall be in accordance with, and not exceed, the

compensation permitted by Ohio Law. Officers and directors will be permitted to decline receiving compensation.

Article IX Delegate for meeting with the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture

Section 9.1

The President shall attend the annual meeting with the Director of the Department of Agriculture.

Section 9.2

In the event that the President is unable to attend the annual meeting, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the

president at the meeting.

Article X Fiscal year

Section 10

The fiscal year of this Society shall be from December 1st to November 30th of the succeeding year.

Article XI Dissolution

Section 11.1

The Society shall have a perpetual existence. The voting members of the Society at a meeting held for such purpose

may adopt a resolution of dis- solution by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members present if a

quorum is present.

Section 11.2

Upon the dissolution or winding up of this Society in any manner after the payment of all outstanding indebtedness,

any remaining assets shall be distributed to Delaware County.

Article Xll Authority of Society

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Section 1

(In accordance with Ohio Attorney General Opinion 2013-023) The Society may authorize the use of moneys to

acquire alcoholic beverages and a liquor permit to sell the beverages at an event that is open to the public and

conducted on the fairgrounds and retain the revenue derived from the sales.

Section 2

(In accordance with Ohio Attorney General Opinion 2013-023) The Society may (1) Authorize the holder of a valid

liquor permit to have an event that is conducted on the fairgrounds; and (2) Receive fees from the permit.

Last Revised 11/2022

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2023 DELAWARE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR SCHEDULE

PRE-FAIR ACTIVITIES

Saturday, Sept. 9

LOCATION

9:00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Still Exhibit Judging

Ag Center

*** Includes: Clothing and Textiles, Foods and Nutrition, Cloverbuds, Healthy Living and Home Living,

Creative and Leisure Arts, Leadership and Communication, STEM, Natural Resources and Shooting Sports

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Interview Judging for Livestock Projects

Merchant’s Building

*** Includes: Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit, Goat, Alpaca/Llama, All Dog Projects,

You & Your Dog

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Skillathons – All Species

Coliseum

11:59 p.m.

Market Animal Sales Photos Due

Online Submission

FAIR ACTIVITIES

Friday, September 15

LOCATION

2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Pig and Lamb Check-in

Pig and Lamb Barn

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Goat Check-In

Goat Barn

4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Poultry Check-In & Weigh-In

Poultry Barn

4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Rabbit Check-In & Meat Rabbit Weigh-In

Rabbit Barn

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Horse Check-In & Measuring

Horse Pavilion

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Market Cattle Check-In and Weigh-In

Cattle Barn

Saturday, September 16

LOCATION

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Pig and Lamb Check-In

Pig & Lamb Barn

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Horse Check-In and Measuring

Horse Pavilion

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Goat Check-In

Goat Barn

8:00 a.m.

Alpaca & Llama Exhibitor Meeting

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Open Horse Show Registration

Horse Pavilion

8:30 a.m.

Alpaca & Llama Showmanship

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Ag Center

9:00 a.m.

Sheep Exhibitor Meeting & Market Lamb Weigh-In

Pig & Lamb Barn

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Open Horse Show

Horse Show Arena

10:00 a.m.

Fair Opening Ceremony

Merchant’s Bldg Flag

Market Pig Exhibitor Meeting & Weigh-In

Pig & Lamb Barn

Poultry Exhibitors Meeting

Poultry Barn

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interview Judging for Flowers, Vegetables, Crops

Ag Center

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Alpaca and Llama Trail Pack

SWCD Conserv. Park

11:00 a.m.

Poultry Show

Poultry Barn

Jr. Dairy Show

Jr. Fair Show Arena

1:00 p.m.

Open Dairy Show

Jr. Fair Show Arena

2:00 p.m.

Goat Exhibitors Meeting & Market Goat Weigh-In

Pig & Lamb Barn

Beef Exhibitors Meeting

Buyer’s Dinner Tent

4:00 p.m.

Royalty Coronation

Ag Center

5:00 p.m.

Market Hog Showmanship

Pig & Lamb Barn

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Beef Exhibitor’s Potluck

Buyer’s Dinner Tent

5:45 p.m.

Line Up for Horse Parade of Colors

Horse Show Arena

6:00 p.m.

4-H & FFA Horse Parade of Colors

Horse Show Arena

6:30 p.m.

Still Exhibit, Vegetable, Crop, Flower Awards

Ag Center

Sunday, September 17

LOCATION

7:30 a.m.

Livestock Judging Contest Registration

Pig & Lamb Barn

8:00 a.m.

Livestock Judging Contest

Pig & Lamb Barn

9:00 a.m.

Dog Showmanship

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Horse Interview Grading

Horse Practice Arena

10:00 a.m.

Market Hog Show

Pig & Lamb Barn

Dog Rally Show and Costume Contest

Jr. Fair Show Arena

4-H & FFA Horse & Pony Show

Horse Arena

1:00 p.m.

Rabbit & Poultry Potluck

Buyer’s Dinner Tent

2:00 p.m.

Poultry & Rabbit Costume Contest

Poultry Barn

4-H & FFA Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks

Ag Center

4:00 p.m.

Dairy Costume Contest

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Sheep Showmanship, Breeding, Market Show

Pig & Lamb Barn

4:30 p.m.

Best Dressed Table Setting Contest

Ag Center

Beef Showmanship, Fitting & Grooming

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Monday, September 18

LOCATION

7:30 a.m.

Rabbit Exhibitors Meeting

Jr. Fair Show Arena

8:00 a.m.

Rabbit Showmanship & Show

Jr. Fair Show Arena

9:00 a.m.

4-H & FFA Horse & Pony Show

Horse Show Arena

Dairy, Pygmy, Pack Goat Show

Pig & Lamb Barn

4:00 p.m.

Goat Costume Contest

Pig & Lamb Barn

5:00 p.m.

Meat Breeding & Market Goat Show

Pig & Lamb Barn

6:00 p.m.

Market Beef Show

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Tuesday, September 19

LOCATION

9:00 a.m.

4-H & FFA Horse & Pony Show

Horse Show Arena

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Baked Goods Auctions Entries in Place

Ag Center

4:00 p.m.

Baked Goods Auction Interviews

Ag Center

5:00 p.m.

Goat and Lamb Obstacle Course

Pig & Lamb Barn

6:00 p.m.

Tuesday Junior Fair Sale:

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Dairy Products, Rabbits, Poultry, Beef, Baked Goods

Wednesday, September 20

LOCATION

9:00 a.m.

4-H & FFA Classical Dressage Horse Exhibition

Horse Show Arena

4-H Alpaca & Llama Performance Show and

Costume Contest

Jr. Fair Show Arena

1:00 p.m.

Showman of Showmen Contest

Jr. Fair Show Arena

4:30 p.m.

4-H & FFA Horse Versatility Show

Horse Show Arena

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Junior Fair Sale:

Pig & Lamb Barn

Lambs, Pigs, Goats

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Thursday, September 21

LOCATION

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

4-H & FFA Horse & Pony Fun Show

Horse Show Arena

Friday, September 22

LOCATION

1:00 p.m.

Animals & Me Show

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Saturday, September 23

LOCATION

9:00 a.m.

Dog Agility Show

Jr. Fair Show Arena

Small Animal Judging, Costume Contest, and Public

Exhibit

Poultry Barn

10:00 a.m.

Open Dairy Goat Show

Pig & Lamb Barn

11:00 a.m.

Dog Obedience Show

Jr. Fair Show Arena

POST-FAIR ACTIVITIES

Sunday, September 24

LOCATION

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Agricultural Center Exhibits & Booths Released

Ag Center

Updates will be posted to www.delawarecountyfair.com as they become available.

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Entry Fees:

Still: ________

Animals: ________

TOTAL: ________

Open Fair Entry Form

Delaware County Fair – September 16-23, 2023

236 Pennsylvania Ave. | P.O. Box 1278 | Delaware, OH 43015 | 740-362-3851

Name: _____________________________ Address: ____________________________________

City: ____________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________________

Phone Number: _____________________ Email address: ________________________________

ENTRY DEADLINE: AUGUST 25, 2023 AT NOON

Entries must be received by noon, on August 25, 2023. Entries received after noon will be charged a $50 late fee per

exhibitor. No entries will be accepted more than five days after the entry deadline.

Instructions: Use this form for animal and still exhibits. Complete as follows:

Total Number of Entries:

Still: ________

Animals: ________

TOTAL: ________

For every $7 in entry fees, you will receive one daily pass. Entry fees totaling $40 or more will receive a weekly pass.

Division

Class

Fee

Description (one entry/line)

I, the undersigned exhibitor (or parent/guardian for individuals under 18), certify that all information on this entry form is true and correct to the best of my

knowledge. I understand that any errors on this form are my responsibility and I will not hold the Delaware County Agricultural Society responsible for any premiums

and/or awards I do not receive as a result of any error on my form.

Exhibitor Signature ________________________________________________ Date ____________________________