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2016 4-H EXHIBITOR INFORMATION FOR THE VERMONT STATE FAIR in RUTLAND

August 16 – August 21, 2016

4-H Exhibit Registration Form* due no later than July 18th by 4:00pm

Open to All 4-Hers

All 4-H Building Exhibits will be entered the day before the Fair opens, Monday, August 15, 2016, and will not be accepted after this time. 4-H Building Exhibits

will also be judged prior to Fair opening.

4-H Building Entries: Monday, August 15th between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

Mail all registration forms well before July 18, 2016 to:

4-H Educator, UVM Extension 1 Scale Avenue, Suite 55 Rutland, Vermont 05701

You can also fax your entry to 802-775-4840 or email it to vsf4-h@uvm.edu.

For questions, call 802-773-3349 or 1-800-281-6977

To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Rutland 4-H Extension office at 802-773-3349 or 1-800-281-6977 by July 18, 2016 so we

may assist you.

*See the last page for the registration form

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-H DEPARTMENT -- VERMONT STATE FAIR Mindy Hastings, University of Vermont Extension 4-H Educator

Please read carefully as some rules and requirements have changed. All changes to the 4-H portion of the 2016 Fair Premium Book are in bold. GENERAL RULES

1. The 2016 Vermont State Fair will run from Tuesday, August 16 at 5:00 pm until Saturday, August 20th at midnight.

2. All registration forms are due to the Rutland Extension office on, or before, July 18, 2016.

3. All exhibits must remain in place until midnight Saturday, August 20th and must be removed before Monday, August 22nd or be at the disposal of the management, unless other arrangements for removal are made with the Department Head. Failure to comply will mean FORFEITURE OF ALL PREMIUMS.

4. All 4-H members in good standing for the 2015-2016 4-H year (A member in good standing

attends at least 75% of their club’s business meetings, at least 75% of the project meetings for

each project (if applicable), has turned in a Member Record for the 2014-2015 4-H year (for

members in years 2+), is keeping an up to date Member Record and, if applicable, is keeping an

up to date Project Record for their show project.) may participate in any 4-H Department

provided that the exhibit is a part of a 4-H project. Entries may be in one or more classes and in

as many lots as permitted per department.

5. No entry fee will be required in any department. 6. Articles entered for collections are not eligible to compete for individual prizes. Exhibitor may

enter two (2) animals in the same lot. No exhibitor shall make more than one entry in a lot; except Department 2 (Dairy).

7. An exhibit must conform to quantity under each lot. 8. Exhibits entered in miscellaneous lots should have a description on the entry tag. 9. ALL EXHIBITS SHALL HAVE BEEN PRODUCED, MADE OR GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR SINCE THE

2015 FAIR. (Exception: Canned goods. Please see Department 6 for more details.) 10. Exhibits arriving later than the time designated under each department will not be judged and

therefore will not qualify for best in show, the Mckirryher Family Watch Award, the Officers and Trustees Award, or the Special Homemaking Award.

11. The 4-H Fair Registration form designating in which Departments and activities a member wishes to participate must be in the Rutland Extension office on or before July 18, 2016. A department Entry form for participating Departments listing the lot number and name of each item is to be presented to the Department Head with the exhibit at the time of entry.

12. Each exhibit (except animals) must have a tag securely attached, on which is written plainly in ink, Department, lot number, name and address of exhibitor, and age. The bottom of the tag is to be folded up to cover name and taped. Tags can be requested from the Extension office in Rutland.

13. Each exhibitor will be assigned an EXHIBITOR NUMBER which will be used instead of the name until the premiums are awarded. Only then will the name be exposed.

14. The cost for transportation of exhibits to and from the fairgrounds must be met by the exhibitor. 15. Premium and ribbon will not be awarded on exhibit unless in the opinion of the judges the

exhibit merits a prize.

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16. 4-Hers can pick up their premium checks at the office in the 4-H Building on Sunday, August 21st between 9:00am and 11:00am. CHECKS NOT CASHED WITHIN 30 DAYS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS DONATIONS TO THE RUTLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

17. The 4-H Department Head in consultation with the 4-H Educator reserve the final and absolute right to interpret all rules and regulations and to settle questions incident to the exhibit.

18. The Vermont State Fair Management will take every precaution to ensure the safety of stock or articles entered or shown after their arrival and placement but under no circumstances will it be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to or occasioned by, or arising from, any animal or article on exhibition, and the exhibitor shall indemnify UVM Extension, 4-H Foundation and the Vermont State Fair and management thereof against all legal and other proceedings in regard thereto.

19. While on Vermont State Fairgrounds, 4-Hers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is a credit to the Fair Association and to the UVM Extension 4-H program. Failure to cooperate in this respect may result in disqualification from show and/or forfeiture of part or all of any premium moneys earned by an exhibitor, at the discretion of the 4-H Educator and Department Heads.

20. All exhibitors are expected to attend the Vermont State Fair 4-H Community Kick-Off Night, on Thursday, August 11 at 5:00pm, to put the final touches on areas, meet department heads and spruce up the building to prepare for the general public. One entry ribbon per member, and one driver/chaperone gate ribbon per 4-H family, will be distributed to members and their families beginning at 7pm that evening.

21. Additional Immediate Family Members may be able to purchase ½ price entry tickets to the Vermont State Fair. Interested families will first need to pick up a 4-H Family Identification Form at the 4-H office no later than Wednesday, August 10th. If available, forms will also be available for pick up at the Vermont State Fair 4-H Community Kick-Off Night. Bring that form with you to the Fair Office at the main gate to purchase your ½ price tickets from the Fair.

22. There is a $10 per night fee for ALL wet or dry campers/tents to be paid directly to the Vermont State Fair. Stickers should be purchased by filling out the Camper Space Reservation Form located in the Open Show section of the Premium Book (and on line at the State Fair website) and mailed to the address on the form. DO NOT INCLUDE THE CAMPER SPACE RESERVATION FORM with the 4-H Registration Form. We will not be able to process Camper Space in the 4-H office.

23. The 4-H Award Ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 20th. Time and location to be determined.

Individuals requesting disability-related accommodations to participate in this program should contact Mindy Hastings at 802-773-3349 or 800-281-6977 by July 18, 2016. 4-H DEPARTMENT AWARDS POINT SYSTEM To help in figuring points for special awards the following system will be used. A point system will be followed which awards 100 Points for each $1.00 in premiums won, or 1 point for each 1 cent won. Points allotted toward the Mckirryher Family Watch Award, the Officers and Trustees Award, and the Special Homemaking Award are capped at 10,000 for all Livestock entries combined. Additionally, 100 points will be awarded for participating in each of the following events and activities: any livestock showmanship, parade/costume class, fashion revue and the Vermont State Fair 4-H Teen Task Force.

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MCKIRRYHER FAMILY WATCH AWARD The McKirryher Family will present a watch to the Rutland County 4-H boy or girl who has been in 4-H for at least one full year (October 1 – August 31) and who earns the highest number of points on exhibits in the 4-H department of the Vermont State Fair. Points will be awarded for exhibits, demonstrations, showmanship, and leadership. All competitors considered must be at least 12 years of age as of January 1st, be a member of the Teen Task Force, participate in Clean-Up Night (or an approved alternative), volunteer at least one shift in the 4-H Kitchen and participate in at least four 4-H departments and DEFINITELY DELIVER A DEMONSTRATION OR AN ILLUSTRATED TALK. Please Note: you must be pre-registered for a Demonstration, Illustrated Talk, or Teen Task Force Assignment in order for it to qualify toward the award. Late entries will not be considered for this award. RUTLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES AWARD The Officers and Trustees of the Rutland County Agricultural Society Inc., will award a plaque and a $100.00 check to the 4-H boy or girl who has been in 4-H for at least one full year (October 1 – August 31) and who has earned the second highest number of points on exhibits in the 4-H departments of the Vermont State Fair. Points will be awarded for exhibits, demonstrations, showmanship, and leadership. All competitors considered must be at least 12 years of age as of January 1st, be a member of the Teen Task Force, participate in Clean-Up Night (or an approved alternative), volunteer at least one shift in the 4-H Kitchen and participate in at least four 4-H departments and DEFINITELY DELIVER A DEMONSTRATION OR AN ILLUSTRATED TALK and cannot have previously won the McKirryher Family Watch Award. Please Note: you must be pre-registered for a Demonstration, Illustrated Talk, or Teen Task Force Assignment in order for it to qualify toward the award. Late entries will not be considered for this award. SPECIAL HOMEMAKING AWARD An award valued at $25.00, given by the Rutland County Family and Community Education Council, will be presented to an exhibitor who is in at least the third year of 4-H work and has not won either the Special Homemaking Award or the McKirryher Award in any previous year. This prize will be awarded to the exhibitor who has the highest total score in four of the five following departments: Vegetable, Flowers, Food Preservation and Food Safety, Foods and Nutrition, Sewing and Hand Crafts. He or she must participate in Clean-Up Night (or an approved alternative), volunteer at least one shift in the 4-H Kitchen and DEFINITELY DELIVER A DEMONSTRATION OR AN ILLUSTRATED TALK. Please Note: you must be pre-registered for a Demonstration, Illustrated Talk, or Teen Task Force Assignment in order for it to qualify toward the award. Late entries will not be considered for this award. 4-H LEADERSHIP AWARD This award, sponsored by the family of Kayla Hiller Nedobity, will be presented to an individual member of the Vermont State Fair 4-H Teen Task Force. This individual will have demonstrated, during Fair, the following leadership competencies: problem solving, activity/event management, volunteer management, delegation, public speaking, conflict management, resource development and has participated in Clean-Up Night (or an approved alternative) and at least one shift in the 4-H Kitchen. The award is a certificate for a $50.00 scholarship to be used towards the cost of any 4-H event(s), i.e. Citizenship Washington Focus, Vermont 4-H Teen Congress, 4-H Dairy, Horse, Sheep Clinic, Camp, any National 4-H Event, etc. This certificate is to be presented to the Rutland County 4-H Office for redemption.

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RUTH KIRCHNER MEMORIAL AWARD Sponsored by the family of Ruth Kirchner, a junior and a senior in any project area will be eligible. Keeping in mind Ruth's spirit of always being available to lend help whenever needed, 4-H'ers will be chosen for their all around helpfulness. He or she must participate in Clean-Up Night (or an approved alternative) and volunteer at least one shift in the 4-H Kitchen. REV. OLAF JOHNSON MEMORIAL AWARD This award is sponsored by the Rutland County 4-H Foundation. $25.00 will be awarded to the 4-H member who is the most helpful senior volunteer in the 4-H Kitchen. The 4-Her's name will be added to a memorial plaque displayed in the kitchen area. He or she must participate in Clean-Up Night (or an approved alternative) and volunteer at least one shift in the 4-H Kitchen. MUNCHKIN FARM 4-H KITCHEN AWARD This award is sponsored Munchkin Farm. $25.00 will be awarded to the 4-H member who is the most helpful junior volunteer in the 4-H Kitchen. The 4-Her's name will be added to a memorial plaque displayed in the kitchen area. He or she must participate in Clean-Up Night (or an approved alternative) and volunteer at least one shift in the 4-H Kitchen. ……………………………………… OTHER EVENTS 4-H COSTUME CLASS Thursday, August 18th, 5:00 pm, Dairy Show Arena Department Head: Stacey Bowen Show Coordinator: Members of the Teen Task Force No Cash Awards for this class. Ribbons will be awarded for top placement. All 4-Hers and their club leaders are encouraged to dress themselves, and their animals, for this class. If you do not have an animal you may borrow one, or come without. You may enter as an individual, an individual and an animal, or as part of a group. Your costume choice(s) must focus around a theme. Judging will be based on your written description of your theme, the integration of your theme and ability to tell your story. Be creative. Each person, or group, must complete the Costume Class Form including theme, your club name(s), the names of the members of your group and their ages. Costume Class Forms will be available at the 4-H Office at the Fair. Please register for Costume Class on the Fair Registration Form by July 18, 2016. FASHION REVUE Saturday, August 20th, 4:00pm, Sugarhouse Stage Members who participated at County Fashion Revue are expected to participate. Any garment made as part of 4-H clothing project may be modeled, even if it has not been shown at a County event. Garment must be accompanied by a description, suitable for commentary, on a file card. All participants must indicate on the Registration Form due Monday, July 18, 2016 if you will be participating in the Fashion Revue.

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4-H HAY BALE CONTEST

Open to all Rutland County 4H Members.

Judges: TBD

PREMIUMS: $150 $100 $50

You must pre-enter by July 18, 2016. Only 10 entries will be accepted on a first come, first served bases.

Set up is Monday, August 15th, between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm, and Tuesday, August 16th, between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.

All items must be removed from the grounds, or brought to the Fair manure bunk for disposal, between 7:00am and 1:00pm on Sunday, August 21st.

You may use either square or round bales of hay.

Entries will be judged on eye appeal, construction, use of materials and creativity.

Entries will be judged on August 16th at 7pm.

The bales should be decorated with a good clean wholesome nature. No vulgar or suggestive decorations will be allowed. Please call the Rutland County 4-H Office if you are unsure if your entry may be considered inappropriate.

Bales can be placed lying on their side or standing on end. This will be your choice. Please specify position of bale on entry form. For safety purposes, round bales will not be allowed to be stacked on top of each other.

Decorations should be weather and wind-proof.

Paint may be applied to the hay bale or grass.

NO Commercial or Political party signs of ANY KIND are allowed. TEEN TASK FORCE Various times from 10:00am Monday August 15 until 11:00am Sunday, August 21. Each Teen Task Force member will receive a $15.00 stipend providing he or she completes the designated tasks. As part of their departmental duties, all Teen Task Force members are expected to facilitate during the Vermont State Fair 4-H Community Kick-Off Night (or an approved alternative), Thursday, August 11th 5:00-6:30 and during early entry on Monday, August 15th between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm (depending on department). Those members who register to be a Teen Task Force Member after July 18, 2016 will not qualify for the Mckirryher Family Watch Award, the Officers and Trustees Award, or the Special Homemaking Award. Please Note: All competitors for the McKirryher Family Watch Award must be a member of the Teen Task Force. 4-H KITCHEN Rutland County 4-H Foundation Rutland County clubs that send at least one member to the Fair, and independent Rutland 4-H members, are asked to volunteer a minimum of one, three-hour shift in the 4-H Kitchen. Each club will designate a Kitchen/Club Liaison to recruit volunteers, communicate with the Kitchen Department Heads, and to make sure that the club's shifts are covered. In the event that a volunteer cannot, or does not, show for his/her shift, it is the club's responsibility to find a substitute for that shift. All 4-Hers (ages

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8-11 with an adult), adults and alumni are welcome! Please Note: All competitors for the McKirryher Family Watch Award must work a minimum of one 3-hour shift in the 4-H Kitchen. DANISH JUDGING SYSTEM The purpose of using the Danish judging system is to give every 4-H member the recognition deserved for the work completed. It also helps young people learn how to identify areas for improvement and to "make the best better." One advantage of this system is that everyone whose work fulfills the minimum qualification can receive a ribbon. If all entries are judged to be excellent, all receive blue ribbons. Blue - excellent, above standards, Red – very good, meets standards, White - good, needs improvement. 4-H AWARDS CEREMONY Saturday, August 20th, 4:00pm, Sugarhouse Stage (Immediately following Fashion Review) THIS WE BELIEVE:

"Learning by doing" through a useful work project is fundamental in any sound educational program and characteristic of a 4-H program.

There is more than one good way to do most things.

Our job is to teach 4-H'ers how to think not what to think.

A balanced program of work and play, geared to the individual's needs, is more important than "grooming winners."

Competition is a natural human trait and should be recognized as such in 4-H work. But, it should be given no more emphasis than other 4-H fundamentals.

Every 4-H member needs to be noticed, to feel important, to experience success and to be praised.

No 4-H award is worth sacrificing the reputation of a 4-H member or a 4-H leader.

A blue ribbon 4-H member with a red ribbon chicken is more desirable that a red ribbon member with a blue ribbon chicken.

University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to the everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension works, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont.

……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 1 - HORTICULTURE CLASS 1-A, B, C, D, AND E VEGETABLES Department Head: Jay Luebke Judge: Jed Ruben All Exhibits to be entered on Monday, August 15 between 10am and noon, and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

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Do not enter over mature vegetables. Over maturity in the past has been common in beets, cucumbers, early turnip, and summer squash. Due to the early date of the Fair some exhibits may also not be ripe. CATEGORIES WILL BE JUDGED ON THE BASIS of REASONABLE GROWTH FOR THE SEASON. PREMIUMS: Excellent $1.75 Good $1.50 Fair $1.25 CLASS 1-A - GENERAL FRUITS & VEGETABLES Lot: 1. Four Table Beets 2. Four Carrots 3. One Watermelon 4. Four Parsnips 5. Four Onions 6. Three heads Kohlrabi 7. One head Endive 8. One head Swiss Chard 9. One head Lettuce 10. One head Broccoli 11. One head Cabbage 12. One head Cauliflower 13. Four Tomatoes 14. Small container of cherry tomatoes 15. Three Peppers 16. Three Green Table Cucumbers 17. Three Summer Squash 18. One Winter Squash 19. Three Pie Pumpkins 20. One Field Pumpkin 21. One Cantaloupe 22. Five Gourds 23. Twelve Pods of String Beans 24. Twelve Pods of Shell Beans 25. One Pumpkin - Squash Cross Two Lots Per Exhibitor 26. Miscellaneous Lot, any other vegetables common in VT. 27. Herbs Cultivated - One bunch of one species of any herb (Parsley included). Two Lots Per Exhibitor. Make this exhibit attractive. 28. Hydroponics, any fruit or vegetable grown in water and nutrients without soil. CLASS 1-B - POTATOES An exhibit of 5 potatoes correctly labeled. Please include a photo of the plant before digging. Lot: 1. Green Mountain 2. Kennebec 3. Cobbler

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4. Chippewas 5. Katandin 6. Other named variety, give name of variety 7. Red Potatoes CLASS 1-C - CORN An exhibit consists of 5 ears of one variety. All ears husked. Lot: 1. Indian or Decorative Corn 2. Sweet Corn, by Variety 3. Popcorn CLASS 1-D - VARIETY PLATE Three different varieties or members of the family in the following: Lot: 1. Onion 2. Cabbage-includes cauliflower, cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli, Brussel sprouts or red, bald head & crinkled. 3. Squash 4. Potatoes CLASS 1-D Lot 5 – HOME GARDEN EXHIBIT PREMIUMS: Excellent $5.00 Good $3.00 Fair $1.50 Collection of at least 10 different vegetables in decorative container (be creative!). CLASS 1-E - GARDEN FUN PREMIUMS: 1st Place $5.00 2nd Place $3.00 3rd Place $1.50 Ribbons to all entrants. Rosette to 1st three placings. Lot: 1. Heaviest-Field Pumpkin - Having Fluted Stem 2. Heaviest-Pumpkin-Squash Cross-Round Stem 3. Most Unusually Shaped Pumpkin 4. Decorated Pumpkin 5. Heaviest Tomato 6. Heaviest Cabbage 7. Longest Cucumber 8. Largest Sunflower Head 9. Heaviest Winter Squash 10. Largest Zucchini Squash - judged by weight 11. Scare Crow (judging will be based on creativity and originality) WILLIAMS FARMSTEAD AWARD To be awarded to the outstanding junior garden exhibitor (under 14) who has not previously been a recipient of this award.

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OTTER VALLEY SUPPLY GARDEN AWARD To be awarded to the outstanding senior garden exhibitor (14 and over) in the vegetable Department who has not previously won this award. ……………………………………… CLASS 2-A, B, C, D, E, F and G FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS Department Head: Cherie Collett All Exhibits to be entered on Monday, August 15 between 10am and noon, and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016. 4-H Members may enter all lots in this department. CLASS 2-A - FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Theme: Fairy Tales Judge: Jan Burleson PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Lot: 1. Red Riding Hood: red, pink, yellow, white and/or blue 2. Hansel and Gretel: blue, white, yellow, green and/or purple 3. Jack and the Beanstalk: yellow, green, white, brown and/or blue 4. Sleeping Beauty: Use your imagination. Rules:

Garden flowers, wild flowers or store bought flowers may be used in arrangements.

No artificial, silk, or dried flowers may be used.

Appropriate accessories may be used and will be judged as part of the arrangement. (Management will not be responsible for any loss.)

Conformance- Does the arrangement make you think of the title?

Proportion- Is the arrangement the right size for the container?

Balance/Stability- Does the arrangement look as though it will fall over?

Condition- Are the flowers and greens fresh, not wilted? Are there insects or nests? BEST IN SHOW An award will be presented to the best exhibit in any one of the above 4 categories. JACKSON FAMILY GLADIOLUS AWARD Judge: Diane Jackson Given to the best arrangement in any one of the above 4 categories using gladiolus. CLASS 2-B - HOUSE PLANTS Judges: Donald and Donna Parker, and Donald Rogers PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

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Lots: 1. African Violet 2. Flowering House Plant 3. Foliage House Plant 4. Flowering Hanging Potted Plant 5. Non-Flowering Hanging Potted Plant CLASS 2-C - HOUSE PLANTS Judges: Donald and Donna Parker, and Donald Rogers PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Lots: 6. Terrarium - 3 or more plants 7. Dish Garden - 3 or more plants 8. Dish Garden with Fresh Flowers 9. Cactus 10. Succulent Rules:

• All plants entered must have been cared for by the 4-H member at least 3 months previous to the Fair. The same plant may be entered in successive years.

• If you know the name of the plant please attach a label with its name. • Judges will check to see if plants are recently potted, out of proportion, over grown, dirty or

have insects. BEST IN SHOW An award will be presented to the best exhibit in any one of the above House Plants categories lots 1-10. CLASS 2-D – CONTAINER MINIATURE GARDEN/FAIRY GARDEN Judges: Donald and Donna Parker, and Donald Rogers PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00

• Container may be no larger than one gallon. • All plants entered must have been cared for by the 4-H member at least 3 months previous to

the Fair. The same plant may be entered in successive years. • Judges will check to see if plants are recently potted, out of proportion, over grown, dirty or

have insects. COLLETT FAMILY MINIATURE GARDEN/FAIRY GARDEN AWARD An award will be presented to the best exhibit in the above class. CLASS 2-E - WINDOW BOXES Judges: Donald and Donna Parker, and Donald Rogers PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 30" window box with appropriate mix of flowers, greens and vines.

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CLASS 2-F - CONTAINER Judges: Donald and Donna Parker, and Donald Rogers PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 15"-18" container with appropriate mix of flowers, greens and vines. CLASS 2-G - CONTAINER HERB GARDEN PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 15"-18" container with appropriate mix of herbs. THE PARKER AND ROGERS AWARD An award will be presented to the best exhibit in the above classes 2-H thru 2-G. CLASS 2-H - POSTERS Judges: Donald and Donna Parker, and Donald Rogers PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Posters should encourage people to garden. ……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 2- DAIRY Department Heads: Stacey Bowen Judges: To Be Announced All Dairy animals must be in place by 4:00pm, Tuesday, August 16th until midnight on Saturday, August 20th. The milking parlor will be open on Tuesday the 16th. The Dairy Award Meeting will be held prior to the 4-H Award Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Dairy Show Ring. Time TBA. General Requirements:

a. 4-H Show open to all Vermont 4-H Dairy youth. b. Forms registering animals for fair exhibitions are due in the UVM Extension Office July 18th. c. A 4-H member must be in good standing and have attended any 3 of the 4 County Dairy Events

(quiz bowl, judging tour, clinic, county show). Non-Rutland County members must show a statement from a club leader verifying they are a member in good standing.

4-H'ERS NOT MEETING THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, WILL BE ALLOWED TO SHOW BUT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR PREMIUMS OR AWARDS

• 4-H dairy animals are to arrive at the Vermont State Fair on Tuesday before 4:00pm. All dairy animals will remain in the 4-H dairy exhibit until Saturday at midnight. No animals will be released prior to Saturday at midnight (or Sunday morning) unless there is a good reason such as calving or sickness, or other valid reason. All early releases must have the approval of the department head.

• 4-Her's with animals, wishing to sleep in the 4-H dairy barn must make arrangements for adult chaperone. Individuals will have to furnish his/her own cot and bedding.

• 4-Her’s without animals may not sleep in 4-H barn. • Health Regulations: Additional regulations may be announced later.

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• NO BLOOD TESTING FOR TB OR BRUCELLOSIS ARE REQUIRED. The State 4-H Dairy Committee approved the suspension of blood testing of animals for TB and Brucellosis for this show season.

• RABIES: All 4-H animals must have been vaccinated against rabies and have veterinarian certification of vaccination, AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE SHOW. ANIMALS WITHOUT CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW. Rabies vaccinations are good for 1 year. Animals vaccinated last year must be vaccinated again for this year's show.

• Prior to unloading, exhibitors must report to the Department Head with health papers. Show coordinator will check registration, lease forms, dairy project approval forms. Any animal or animals showing signs of ring worm, warts or other visible or known infections will not be admitted to the 4-H Dairy Cattle Exhibit. We do recommend inoculation for shipping fever and the continuation of good health practices.

Eligibility requirements for 4-H Dairy Animals:

a. Animals must be an approved 4-H project by April 30. b. Animals may be either Grade or Registered. c. Animal's identification will be checked at Fair, including registration papers, lease forms,

ear tag number and/or tattoo, and health papers. d. Ownership: this show is limited to animals listed on approval forms. For all calf and

yearling classes, ownership and approval forms must have existed in the member's name on or before April 30 of the year of the show or have been entered in the lease agreement project prior to April 30. For 2 year-old and older classes, ownership and registration or lease agreement and approval form listing must have existed on or before April 30 of the year in which the animal was a senior yearling. Registered animals must be REGISTERED OR LEASED IN THE NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL 4-H MEMBER.

e. 4-H Fair Registration (Entry) forms must contain: full registration name, sire, birth date, breed and class.

f. Only two animals may be entered in a lot by member. g. All 4-H dairy members may show in the Open Show with registered stock free of charge.

They will have to submit an Open Show Entry Form to the Fair and abide by all Open Show rules, regulations and deadlines. 4-H members will not be able to register for the Open Show at the Fair.

h. ALL MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE WITH THEIR ANIMALS DURING THE TIME OF THE FAIR. DISCUSS ANY CONFLICTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT HEAD IN ADVANCE.

i. All ribbons and 4-H signs must be hung up. j. Limit of eight animals to a member. k. Be ready to help your neighbors show or get their animals ready. l. The premiums will be awarded for the following breeds: Holsteins, Ayrshire, Jersey,

Guernsey, Brown Swiss, Milking Shorthorn, and Lineback. PREMIUMS: Calf Classes $11.00 $10.00 $9.00 Yearling Classes $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 Cow Classes $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 Junior and Senior Champion $9.00 and Rosette Grand Champion $10.00 and Rosette

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CLASS A - CONFORMATION LOTS All breeds will be shown Thursday, August 18th. Grades and Registered Classes and Birth dates for 2016 show season: Lots: 1. Spring Calf: March 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016 2. Winter Calf: December 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016 3. Fall Calf: September 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015 4. Summer Yearling: June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015 5. Spring Yearling: March 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015 6. Winter Yearling: December 1, 2014 - February 28, 2015 7. Fall Yearling: September 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014 8. Two Year Old Cow: September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014 9. Three Year Old Cow: September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013 10. Four Year Old Cow & Over: Born before September 1, 2012 11. Dry Cow 12. Junior Champion Female 13. Senior Champion Female 14. Grand Champion Female 15. Supreme Champion 16. Premium Exhibitor of Leased Animal 17. Premium Exhibitor of Owned Animal NOTE: Winners of #16 and #17 will be announced at the Dairy Award Meeting. Winners based on points and are not to exceed 3 animals. CLASS B - SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Every eligible 4-H dairy exhibitor must take part in this event, Thursday, August 18th at 9:00am. Champion Showmanship Trophy will be awarded. PREMIUMS: Blue $10.00 Red $9.00 White $8.00 Lots: All ages will be figured as of January 1, 2016. 1. Novice - exhibitor showing for the first time, 8 and 9 years old. 2. Novice II - for exhibitors showing for the first time, over 9-years-old 3. Junior I - 9-11 years of age. 4. Junior II - 12 and 13 years of age. 5. Senior - 14-19 years of age. (to be divided according to number of participants). 4-H DAIRY POSTER CONTEST Each club must exhibit at least one individual poster and one club poster. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded. The club poster trophy is a rotating trophy. Theme: "The many faces of agriculture." WILL L. DAVIS AWARD In memory of the late Will L. Davis, who was President of the Vermont State Fair from 1920 until his death in 1946 and VSF Treasurer from 1910 to 1944. There will be awarded a $50.00 cash prize and a

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plaque. The exhibitors are to be scored on their showmanship and awards in the dairy classes. In order that 4-H members with one or two dairy animals may receive every consideration, a special point system will be used which allows a maximum of 700 points for only blue ribbon animal plus 600 points for only one champion female. Also a maximum of 500 points are possible in showmanship. BREED AWARD An award will be given in the following breeds to an outstanding exhibitor of that breed, Ayrshire, Holstein, Jersey, Brown Swiss, Milking Shorthorn, Guernsey, and Lineback. Other breeds may be considered worthy in the opinion of the awards committee. PAULINE BOVEY AWARD This award is given in memory of Pauline Bovey who was the leader of the Hill and Valley 4-H Dairy Club for ten years. A rotating trophy and cash prize is awarded to a junior 4-H'er who has shown the most improvement. This award alternates each year between a boy and a girl exhibitor. RUTLAND COUNTY AWARD This award is a cash award to the top Junior and Senior 4-H'er who has participated in 3 or the 4 following events: Rutland County Dairy Show, Dairy Clinic, Dairy Quiz Bowl or Dairy Judging Tour as well as the Vermont State Fair. HERDSMAN AWARDS To the exhibitor who does the best job with his/her animals at the Fair. This includes appearance of exhibit and cooperation of exhibitor during the week. Daily inspection will be made. These Herdsman Awards can be won only once by an exhibitor. The winner of the Will L. Davis Award is not eligible for a Herdsman Award in the same year. • Novice Herdsman

Elliott Douglass, Sponsor • Junior Herdsman

H.F. Allen Memorial Award, Sponsor • Senior Herdsman

Gil Giddings Family, Sponsor 4-H DAIRY CLUB HERDSMAN AWARD Remember this is a club project, not just one or two members participating. Only 4-H members are to care for animals once they arrive at the Fair. Violations will result in clubs being deemed ineligible for this award. Judged on: • Cleanliness of walkway and animals • Cleanliness and neatness of tack area • Attractiveness of display • Cleanliness of members • Attitude of members • All members must participate, not just one or two members • How well the members get along together as a team ROB HATHAWAY AWARD Given to the 4-H'er in the Dairy Program who demonstrates outstanding helpfulness and pleasantness to the public and other 4-H'ers.

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RITA TRACEY AWARD This award is given in memory of Rita Tracey to the exhibitor of the Jersey Grand Champion. KATHY PECK AWARD This award is given in memory of Kathy Peck to the exhibitor of the Ayrshire Grand Champion. DAN HORNBECK KNOWLEDGE AWARDS These awards are given in memory of Dan Hornbeck to the exhibitors with the highest score on the Novice Knowledge test, the Junior Knowledge test, and the Senior Knowledge test. ALAIN ETHIER AWARD This award is given to the Novice 4-H exhibitor showing the most improvement from the Rutland County Dairy Show to the Vermont State Fair Dairy Show. FRANK BOVEY MEMORIAL AWARD This award is giving in memory of Frank Bovey, a leader of Hill and Valley 4-h Dairy Club for over ten years. This award is given to the junior or senior who has shown leadership skills, willingness to help other 4-hers, helpfulness keeping the exhibits their best and overall have excelled in their dairy project throughout the year.

HENRY DALEY SR. MEMORIAL AWARD

This award will be given this year to the Premier Exhibitor for Leased Animals and Premier Exhibitor for Owned Animals. ……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 3 - FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS Department Head: Diane Heleba Judges: To Be Announced All Exhibits to be entered Monday, August 15th between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

• To make for an attractive and interesting exhibit we will feature items that club members are stressing in their 4-H club work.

• All articles to be hung on the wall entered in this department must have provision for hanging. • Only one item per lot number will be accepted. Items previously exhibited will be disqualified. • All articles will be judged on design, workmanship, and creativity.

CLASS 1-A - FINE ARTS PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Lot: *1. Drawing - Any medium *2. Painting - Any medium (not numbered) 3. Slate Painting 4. Reverse Glass Painting 5. Ukrainian Egg

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*6. Scherenschnitte (papercutting) 7. Sculpture 8. 4-H Poster 9. Collage 10. Stained Glass 11. One Other Item * Needs to be matted or framed. For safety purposes, we will not be accepting frames with glass. CLASS 2-A - WOODWORKING (MADE FROM SCRATCH. NO KITS WILL BE ACCEPTED.) PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Lot: 1. Bookcase 2. Knife Rack 3. Shelf 4. Lamp 5. Furniture 6. Candle Holders 7. One other Wood Item CLASS 3-A - HANDICRAFTS PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Lot: A. Decoupage B. Candles C. Quilling D. Wood Carving and Burning E. Basketry F. Jewelry G. String Art H. Rubber Stamping I. Toy - Game J. Toy - Doll K. Toy - One Other Item L. Leather Work M. Popsicle Art N. Macramé Art O. Beaded Art P. Mobile Q. Tin Punch R. Diorama - Figure/Vehicle S. Holiday Ornament SS. Holiday Wreath T. Holiday One Other Item U. Magnets V. Metal Craft

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W. Stenciling X. Ceramics Y. Scrapbooking (one page) Z. One Other Item HELEBA AWARD Awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points in class 2 and 3. CLASS 4-A - CLUB PROJECT PREMIUMS: $5.00 $3.00 $1.00 Club Project

• Each club may enter under the club name articles made in a 4-H Project. This is a group entry and only one project is to be presented with a minimum of 5 entries per club or one large project (i.e. quilt).

• All exhibit items must be brought in together the night of Club Booths. Club is responsible for making this exhibit attractive and interesting with the club name sign (8 x 11 or less) and directions for the project must be displayed.

• Club leaders must pre-register with amount of space required for this exhibit. The purpose of this project is to allow clubs to enter as a group, work done in arts and crafts that may not be listed in the Premium List.

SPECIAL CATEGORY Building Blocks (ie. Lego®, wooden, bristle, magnetic, etc.) What can you create with Building Blocks? Jr category (8-12) and SR category (13-18) There will be 3 special prizes – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for each category Building Block Creation, bring on a base of appropriate size. LIMIT 1 ……………………. DEPARTMENT 4 - PHOTOGRAPHY Department Head: Shannon Boyce Judges: Tom Giffin and Diane Sabatino All Exhibits to be entered Monday, August 15th between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

• All photos entered in this department must have provision for hanging. • Write 35mm or Digital on Entry Form. • Only one item per lot number will be accepted. Items previously exhibited will be disqualified.

Photos must be taken within the last 4-H year. • Photos may be black and white or color and must be taken, and mounted, by the exhibitor.

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• Photos must be 5" x 7" or larger and properly mounted in a matt, frame or both. NO PHOTOCOPY ENLARGEMENTS PLEASE.

• For safety purposes, photos will not be accepted in frames with glass. PREMIUMS: $3.00 $2.75 $2.50 Lot 1: Person(s) and/or Animal(s) Photo Lot 2: Scenic Photo Lot 3: Sequence of 3 Photos Telling Story (any size - be creative!) Lot 4: Photo of Your Choice Lot 5: Most Creative Selfie Lot 6: Computer enhanced photo (use your imagination!) BOYCE FAMILY AWARD Awarded to exhibitor with a great photo who hasn't won in any other lot. This above award may not be won by the same exhibitor in consecutive years. MARTIN / GIFFIN AWARD Awarded to photo(s) of judge's choice. SABATINO AWARD Awarded to photo(s) of judge's choice. THE RUTLAND COUNTY COURT DIVERSION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CENTER AWARD Awarded to the best photo and runner-up in each lot. …………………………………………….. DEPARTMENT 5 - CONSERVATION, NATURE & CREATIVE CRAFTS Department Head: Matt Crossman Judges: TBA All Exhibits to be entered Monday, August 15th between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

• To make for an attractive and interesting exhibit we will feature items that club members are stressing in their 4-H club work.

• All articles to be hung on the wall entered in this department must have provision for hanging. • Only one item per lot will be accepted. Items previously exhibited will be disqualified. • All articles will be judged on design, workmanship, and creativity.

PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 DEPARTMENT 5-A – CREATIVE CRAFTS Lot: A. Corn Husk Doll B. Apple Head Doll

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C. Seed Picture D. Shadow Box E. Drift Wood Art F. Pebble Picture G. Recycle work - 75% Recycle Material, 25% New Material H. Cone Work I. Cone Wreath J. Cone Corsage K. Cone Candle Holder L. One Other Cone M. Evergreen Wreath N. Yule Log O. Bar of Soap - Homemade P. Vegetable Art - Vegetables in human or animal forms, created from a composite of vegetables. Q. Pressed Flower Picture R. Decorated Straw Wreath S. Decorated Grapevine Wreath T. Duct Tape U. Other Creative Craft RCSWD RECYCLE MATERIAL AWARD A $50.00 award will be presented for the best use of recycled material in a creative craft. Prize sponsored by the Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD). DEPARTMENT 5-B - CONSERVATION Judge: Janet Reynolds, Joan McIntosh PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 All collections of plant materials must be pressed or dried, mounted and labeled with common names and botanical names. They must be displayed neatly on one side of heavy poster board or like material, 22" x 28" in size. Plans for the insect box and information on the other collection are available at the UVM Extension Office. Lot:

A. Collection of Vermont leaves from trees or shrubs (pressed or printed) mounted or labeled. At least 10 specimens, naturally occurring in the Vermont landscape.

B. Collection of 10 indigenous Vermont twigs, exhibiting buds, mounted & labeled. C. Collection of 10 native Vermont forest tree fruits or seed mounted and labeled by name and

whether edible or not. D. Collection of 10 sawn wood samples from native Vermont trees mounted and labeled. One end

of sample could be cut on a diagonal to better exhibit the grain. E. Collection of 10 wild shrub (twigs with buds) mounted and labeled. F. Collection of at least 10 wild native herbs. Labeled with common usage. G. Collection of a minimum of 10 insects-labeled and mounted. H. Bird house constructed by exhibitor. I. Bird feeder constructed by exhibitor.

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J. Rock collection, labeled with name and location found (10 minimum). K. Collection of Vermont minerals labeled with name and location found (10 minimum). L. Collection of 10 different wild flowers, with leaves labeled and mounted. M. Collection of 10 weeds common to vegetable gardens; labeled and mounted. N. Poster on recycling 14" x 22" in size. O. Animal Track - plaster mold of domesticated animal with description of animals. P. Animal Tracks - plaster mold of wild/non domesticated animal with description of animal. Q. Informational poster of at least 5 but no more than 10 endangered or threatened species of

Vermont fish, wildlife and /or plant life. Each entry must contain name and brief description of species.

RUTLAND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION DISTRICT (RNRCD) AWARD The RNRCD will award a $25.00 prize to the exhibitor with the greatest number of points in the Conservation Department who enters at least 4 different lots and presents a demonstration or illustrated talk on a conservation project topic. THE CROSSMAN AWARD Awarded to the exhibitor with the most total points in the Conservation and Nature and Creative Crafts Department. ……………………………… DEPARTMENT 6 - FOOD PRESERVATION AND SAFETY Department Head: Shelbie Wing Judges: TBA All Exhibits to be entered Monday, August 15th between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Canning for exhibit information available at UVM Extension Office.

1. All canned goods must be entered in standard quart or pint canning jars (mayonnaise jars, etc. are not acceptable). All dried foods should be in pint jars except for herbs, which can be in 8 oz. jelly jars. Be sure to fill the jars!

2. All entries must have been canned since last August. 3. Must use 4-H labels, which may be obtained from the 4-H office. Labels should be placed, one

inch from bottom of jar. 4. Must include recipe printed on a 3x5 index card. 5. Use standard calming lids for all canning. Either glass dome lid or rubber ring, or one-use metal

lid. 6. Do not use colored or frosted glass jars. 7. Warm jars will not be accepted. 8. Jars with rusty lids, rims, bails, and dirty jars, will be marked down or disqualified. 9. All jars must be properly sealed. Unsealed jars will be disqualified. For dried foods, jar lids may

be simply screwed on. Be sure not to tighten the bands on jars excessively before canning. The bands must not be retightened after processing! You may not seal jelly and jam jars with paraffin.

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10. Low acid foods (meats and vegetables) must be pressure processed. High acid foods (tomatoes, other fruits, pickles, relishes, jams and jellies) can generally be processed in a water bath canner. Be sure to follow carefully canning book directions for safe canning methods for products combining both high and low acid foods.

11. Please attach tags to the jar either by string or rubber band around the lid of the jar. 12. One jar per lot. Miscellaneous categories may not consist of an item also entered in another lot. 13. Lot 45 is any miscellaneous item that does not have its own category (for example horseradish

jelly, canned peas, or turkey jerky). You may use lot #46 to enter another type of jelly, relish, pickle etc., in addition to the ones in the "other" categories.

14. Any crop that will not be ready to can by the August Fair dates can be crop canned last fall. PREMIUMS: Lots 1-5 and 37-41 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Lots 6-36 $3.00 $2.25 $1.50 Lots 42-45 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Lot 46 will be determined by the category the product falls in...low acid, high acid or dried food. Lot: 1. Beets 2. Carrots 3. Corn 4. Green or Yellow beans 5. Other vegetable 6. Tomatoes 7. Apples/applesauce 8. Pears 9. Plums 10. Cherries 11. Peaches 12. Other fruit 13. Tomato Sauce 14. Dill Pickles 15. Other Cucumber Pickles 16. Mixed Vegetable Pickles 17. Other Pickles 18. Salsa 19. Relish 20. Pickled Beets 21. Strawberry Jam 22. Blackberry Jam 23. Raspberry Jam 24. Blueberry Jam 25. Mixed Fruit 26. Conserve or Marmalade 27. Chutney 28. Apple jelly 29. Grape Jelly

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30. Other Jelly 31. Apple Butter 32. Mincemeat 33. Beef 34. Lamb 35. Chicken 36. Venison 37. Dried Meat 38. Dried Peppers 39. Dried Tomatoes 40. Dried Beans 41. Other Dried Vegetables 42. Dried Apples 43. Dried Peaches 44. Other Dried Fruit 45. Dried Herb 46. Miscellaneous Jar ORRIE GRAHAM AWARD This award is given in memory of Mrs. Orrie Graham to the exhibitor with the most points in the Food Preservation Department. This award can be won only once by an exhibitor. This award is donated by Rutland County 4-H Foundation. ……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 7-A - FOOD & NUTRITION Department Head: Shelbie Wing Judges: TBA All Exhibits to be entered Monday, August 15th between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Times have changed and so have baking methods! Hopefully these new categories will inspire you. For every entry, your name will be put into a drawing for a very special prize.

• Lots # 1 - 4 need to be picked up after judging on the 16th if you want to keep the entry. Please mark any dishes you would like to keep with your name and name of club

• Decorated cakes, dessert pizzas, fun foods and decorated cookies will be on display for the entirety of the Fair.

• Any other entries that you want saved need to be picked up by the end of the day on Saturday, August 20, 2016.

• Please mark dishes with your name and name of club. Anything not properly marked will be disqualified. Plates and platters will be accepted but must be properly marked.

PREMIUMS: $2.50 $2.00 $1.50

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Lot 1: Yeast Breads/Rolls

Must include recipe printed on a 3x5 index card.

Lot 2: Quick Breads • Must include recipe printed on a 3x5 index card.

Lot 3: Brownies and/or cookies (You may use a mix)

Must include recipe printed on a 3x5 index card (unless you use a mix). Lot 4: Pie Category (1 crust or 2 crust)

Must include recipe printed on a 3x5 index card. Lots 5-8 will be thrown away after judging if fruit is used in decoration. If fruit use is minimal, the Department Head will do their best to remove the fruit to continue display the item. We want to discourage fruit flies from our displays as best we can. Lot 5: Decorated Cookies/Cupcakes (Judged by decoration only.)

Must be 3 Cookies/Cupcakes on a plate Lot 6: Decorated Cake (Judged only on decoration but must be a real cake.) Lot 7: Fun Foods (Judged on appearance only.) Lot 8: Dessert Pizza (Judged on decoration only.) Lot 9: Hot Foods This is a great new category this year. We are accepting crock pot entries only. There will be a place to plug in. You will have the choice to take the entry home after judging or sharing it with 4-Hers the evening of August 16th. Crock pots must be picked up by 9:00pm on August 16th unless other arrangements have been made with the Department Head. ……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 7-B - MAPLE PRODUCTS Judge: Rutland County Maple Producers PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Lot:

1. ½ lb maple cream in glass container 2. ½ lb maple sugar cakes (in box) 3. ½ lb maple syrup fudge (in box) (include recipe on 3" x 5" card) 4. Maple frosting on cake. Only frosting will be judged (include recipe on 3" x 5" card) 5. One cup of Indian Sugar (granulated maple sugar) in a jar 6. One of these suggested maple recipes:

Maple Nut Fudge 2 cups VT maple syrup 1/4 cup thin cream

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1/4 cup walnut meats, coarsely chopped Combine maple syrup and cream and place over low flame. Stir constantly until mixture begins

to boil. Cook without stirring until soft ball forms in cold water or 236 degrees. Remove from fire, cool to lukewarm. Beat until it thickens, add nuts and pour at once into greased pan. When cold cut into squares

Maple Sugar Cakes 2 cups VT maple syrup

Stir syrup until it begins to boil. Cook without stirring until 238 degrees. Remove from heat and cool to 200 degrees. Stir mixture until it begins to thicken and then pour into maple leaf mold. Let cool and then remove from mold. Tip: coat side of pan with butter about one inch around pan to prevent syrup from boiling over

PLEASE NOTE: • Specify grade of syrup used in each lot on front of exhibitor tag. • Specify name of nuts used in fudge. • Package each entry attractively. • Exhibits lacking recipe card will forfeit blue ribbon in lots 3 and 4.

RUTLAND COUNTY MAPLE PRODUCERS AWARDS A first, second, and third place award will be given to the top exhibitors in the department. To win an award exhibitor must enter at least two lots and receive at least one blue ribbon. The top three entries will receive prizes of $25.00, $15.00, $10.00. ANNA FENTON MAPLE AWARD The award of a decorated sap bucket will be presented to the exhibitor with the best maple entry. ……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 8 - SEWING Department Head: Rachel Collett Judges: To Be Announced All Exhibits to be entered Monday, August 15th between 3pm-7pm and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016.

1. ALL EXHIBITS must be clean, pressed, dry, (on hangers) and in good condition. 2. Write on the bottom line of the exhibitor’s tag of any article that was shown and judged at a 4-H

Fashion Revue, indicating placing. 3. Exhibitor's tag must be securely fastened with safety pin. 4. Include on the tag, number of years in 4-H clothing project. 5. There is only one entry per lot, unless specified otherwise. 6. Entry must include some sort of sewing or handiwork.

SEWING CLASS 1A - ACCESSORIES PREMIUMS: $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 Lot:

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1. Equipped 4-H Sewing Box 2. Bean Bag 3. Pin Cushion 4. Cosmetic Bag/Tool Pouch 5. Scarf or Hair Accessory 6. Patch on Garment 7. Apron 8. Sewn Doll Dress 9. Game Bag 10. One other item CLASS 1B - GENERAL CLOTHING PREMIUMS: $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 Lot: 1. Simple Child's Garment 2. Pajamas/Nightgown 3. Simple Top/Camisole 4. Rompers/Sunsuit 5. Shorts 6. Pull on Pants/Capris 7. Bathrobe 8. Vest 9. Jumper 10. Skirt A-Line or Wrap 11. One Other Item CLASS 1C- SPORTS WEAR Premiums: $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 Lot: 1. Dress 2. Blouse/Shirt 3. Sweatshirt 4. Skirt - Pleated/Gathered Paneled/Western 5. Unlined Suit 6. Unlined Coat/Jacket 7. Tailored Slacks/Jeans 8. T-Shirt 9. One Other Item CLASS 1D - FORMAL WEAR Premiums: $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 Lot: 1. Formal Dress 2. Prom Gown 3. Lined Suit 4. Lined Coat 5. Wool Suit

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6. Lined Blazer/Jacket 7. One Other Formal Item CLASS 1 E - DECORATED ACCESSORIES PREMIUMS: $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 Lot: 1. Decorated T-Shirt or Sweatshirt 2. Handbag or Belt Bag 3. Hand woven Article 4. Child's Plaything 5. Stuffed Animal/Soft Bodied Doll 6. Textile Painted Article 7. Duffel Bag or Back Pack 8. One Other Item 9. Recycled item (at least 50% recycled) CLASS 1F - FUN WITH FLEECE PREMIUMS: $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 Lot: 1. Scarf/Neck warmer 2. Mittens 3. Hat 4. Slippers/Socks 5. Vest 6. Blanket 7. One Other Item BALD PEAK 4-H HOMEMAKERS AWARD Presented to the Junior exhibitor with the best overall quality in the above lots. This is a $10.00 cash award. CHARLTON FAMILY A cash award of $25.00 will be presentation to the Senior exhibitor with the best overall quality in the above lots. NEEDLEWORK CLASS 2A - HAND KNITTING PREMIUMS: $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 Lot: 1. Hat 2. Mittens 3. Scarf 4. One Other Item THE KNITTING AWARD Awarded to the best overall quality in hand knitting.

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CLASS 2B - MACHINE KNITTING PREMIUMS: $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 Lot: 1. Hat 2. Mittens 3. Scarf 4. One Other Item CLASS 2C - CROCHET PREMIUMS: $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 Lot: 1. Hat 2. Mittens 3. Scarf 4. One Other Item CLASS 2D - OTHER NEEDLEWORK PREMIUMS: $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 Lot: 1. Skein of Handspun Yarn 2. Felted Article 3. Latch Hook 4. Needlepoint 5. Long Stitch 6. Punch Work 7. Cross Stitch-Counted or Stamped 8. Embroidery 9. Applique 10. Crewel Embroidery 11. Hardanger 12. Rug Hooking 13. Ribbon Embroidery 14. One Other Item COLLETT FAMILY NEEDLEWORK AWARD $10.00 Gift Certificate presented to best quality work overall HOME FURNISHINGS CLASS 3A - KITCHEN OR BATH ACCESSORIES PREMIUMS: $2.25 $2.00 $1.75 Lot: 1. Coat Hangers (3 each) 2. Place Mats (2 each) 3. Napkins (2 each) 4. Pot Holders (2 each) 5. Dish Towel

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6. Laundry Bag 7. Tissue Box Cover 8. Wall or Door Decoration 9. Dresser Scarf 10. Cloth Picture Frame 11. Appliance Cover 12. One Other CLASS 3B - HOME ACCESSORIES PREMIUMS: $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 Lot: 1. Pillow Cases (1 Pair) 2. Sofa Pillow 3. Draft Stopper 4. Tablecloth 5. Curtains Unlined (1 Pair) 6. Baby Quilt/Lap Quilt 7. Receiving Blanket 8. One Other Item CLASS 3C - AROUND THE HOUSE PREMIUMS: $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 Lot: 1. Drapes Lined (1 Pair) 2. Quilt (Full Sized) 3. Afghan (Full Sized) 4. Braided Rug SEWING FOR YOUR PETS CLASS 4A - FOR THE ANIMAL PREMIUMS: $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 Lot: 1. Mane Lay 2. Leg Wraps (1 Pair) 3. Blanket/Cooler 4. Halter Bag 5. Dog Coat 6. Pet Bed 7. Doggie Bait Pouch 8. Saddle Cover 9. Cat/Dog Toy 10. Show Box/Cage Cover 11. Collar/Leash Set 12. Horse Brow Band 13. Saddle Pad 14. Pet Costume 15. One Other Item

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……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 9 - HORSE Department Head: Deb Danforth All Horses must be in place by 4:00pm, Tuesday, August 16th until Saturday, August 20th at midnight. All horses are to be removed by Sunday, August 21st by 1:00pm. Days and Times of events: Wednesday, August 17:

9:30am - General Knowledge (4-H Building)

10:00am - Quiz Bowl (4-H Building)

11:00am - Horse Judging (Horse Arena) Friday, August 19:

9:00am – Open Horse Show Saturday, August 20:

10:00am Open GymKhana Health Requirements: Coggins test required in year 2016. (Out-of-state horses require health certificates.) Horse must have proof of RABIES at least 30 days prior to first day of Fair. A veterinarian will be on the grounds for health examination. 4-H horses will be on the Fairgrounds throughout the week of the Fair.

All members will be required to wear helmets while riding, even during open events.

All teenage participants are encouraged to apply for Teen Task Force.

All 4-H horse project members participating in the Vermont State Fair are encouraged to participate in other project areas as well.

1. Qualifications to Enter:

a. 4-H Horse Fair application must be in the UVM Extension office by July 18th with a leader recommendation.

b. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE APPLICATIONS! Violators may forfeit premiums. c. 4-Her must have attended two (2) of the three (3) county events: Quiz Bowl, Clinic or

Hippology in 2016. d. 4-Her must have leader recommendation

2. All 4-H exhibitors and their families will be expected to comply with the rules and code of conduct of the 4-H department and the Vermont State Fair management.

3. Stalls will be inspected and judged by the Danish System. Ribbons will be awarded and points counted toward exhibitor awards. Horse events calendar will be mailed to 4-H Horse project members with applications.

PREMIUMS: Danish System

1. General Knowledge $5.00 $3.00 $2.00 2. Quiz Bowl $5.00 $3.00 $2.00 3. Horse Judging $5.00 $3.00 $2.00 4. Parts of Horse $5.00 $3.00 $2.00 5. Stable management $5.00 $3.00 $2.00

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Top scorer in each of the above lots will receive a $5.00 premium.

6. Fitting and Showmanship $9.00 $7.00 $4.00 7. Project Up $9.00 $7.00 $4.00 8. Equitation $9.00 $7.00 $4.00 9. Pleasure $9.00 $7.00 $4.00

4-H Exhibitors in classes 6, 7, 8 and 9 must show their project horse and present an approval form to be eligible for premiums. MOST IMPROVED FIRST YEAR EXHIBITOR Criteria: A 4-H member exhibiting their horse at the Fair for the first time, has enthusiasm, and has shown the most improvement during his or her time at the Fair. SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Criteria: Awarded to the 4-Her exhibiting his/her horse at the Fair who has shown the most improvement in stall management and overall leadership skills. BEST DECORATED STALL EXTERIOR Criteria: This award is given to the horse exhibitor with the most creatively decorated stall. Safety and workability will be taken into consideration. To follow the 4-H department’s theme for the current year. EQUINE AWARD Criteria: Awarded to the 4-Her who meets all 4-H member requirements and who exhibits his/her horse at the Fair. The award will be presented to the 4-H horse project member who earns the most cumulative premium points in all his/her exhibits entered at the Vermont State Fair. All competitors considered must participate in at least four (4) departments and MUST DELIVER A DEMONSTRATION OR AN ILLISTRATED TALK. HIGH POINT EQUINE AWARD Criteria: Awarded to the 4-Her exhibiting his or her horse at the Fair, for the entire designated equine session, who meets all 4-H requirements and has the highest cumulative overall total score in the specific equine events. The award requirements are: participation in the quiz bowl, horse judging, and general knowledge test, parts of the horse, stable management and the VSF Horse Show, Fitting and Showmanship and Project Up classes. ……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 10 - RABBIT Department Head: Lucretia Badger Judge: Valerie Badger All Rabbits must be in place by 4:00pm, Tuesday, August 16th until Saturday, August 20th at midnight. All rabbits are to be removed by Sunday, August 21st by 11:00am. We will not be responsible for rabbits exhibited after this time.

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RULES: a. All exhibitors must be present to show their own rabbit in showmanship. b. All exhibitors will complete the General Knowledge Test. c. No animal will be allowed to be caged until it has been inspected. Diseased stock will be

returned immediately so the exhibitor may take them home. d. All rabbits exhibited in the show must be owned and be a current 4-H project of the

exhibitor. e. Only Pedigreed Rabbits will be allowed in show. Grade or mixed breed will be allowed

in showmanship and other events. f. Feed and water dishes are furnished by Bunny Hoppers 4-H Club. Department Head and

assistants will feed and water the rabbits. Thank you to S.E. Smith who donates the Rabbit grain to the 4-H during the Fair.

g. Special needs diet will have to be discussed with Department Head Educational Rabbit Posters:

Must be entered by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 16th and Remain until Saturday, August 20th at

midnight. Posters must be 14" x 22" displaying educational Rabbit topics for the public to enjoy. Name,

Club, and age must be clearly printed on the back of the poster to qualify for an award. The posters will

be judged on content, appearance and educational value by our Showmanship judge on August 17th.

Rabbit Showmanship and General Knowledge testing will take place on Wednesday, August 17th

starting at 6:00 pm in the 4-H Rabbit Barn.

a. Beginner Showmanship and General Knowledge Test (exhibitor 8-10 years of age)

b. Junior Showmanship and General Knowledge Test (exhibitor 11-14 years of age)

c. Senior Showmanship and General Knowledge Test (15 + years of age)

Showmanship Points will be awarded as follows:

a. Up to 10 Points- Handling of the Rabbit to and from the table and the handling of the rabbit

during presentation.

b. Up to 60 Points- Showing and telling the judge about your rabbit. This includes what a show

judge looks for at a show.

c. Up to 30 Points- Personal Appearance (White shirt with 4-H patch, white pants or skirt

recommended), Introduction, and Exhibitors ability to answer the Judges' question(s).

Rabbit Showmanship Manuals are available in the 4-H Office.

Conformation Judging-Thursday, August 18th 6:30 pm at the 4-H Rabbit Barn.

Lots: The Exhibitor is allowed any combination, but no more than 6 total.

1. Senior Buck (over 6 months)

2. Senior Doe (over 6 months)

3. Intermediate Buck (6-8 months)

4. Intermediate Doe (6-8 months)

5. Junior Buck (under 6 months)

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6. Junior Doe (under 6 months)

7. Doe and Litter (Litter must be under 8 weeks of age)

8. Meat Pen- Consisting of 3 rabbits, same breed and variety, not over 69 days of age or weighing

over 5 pounds each.

Premiums: $2.50 $2.00 $1.50

Best in Show $3.50

Best Opposite $3.50

Best Meat Pen $3.50

Best Doe & Litter $3.50

Best Fur $3.50

Awards:

Melissa Forgey Showmanship Award

Exhibitor with most points from each division will receive a trophy.

Val Badger General Knowledge and Peoples' Choice Awards

Exhibitors with top scores on in each division will receive a medallion.

The Public will vote for their favorite Rabbit from August 16 until closing on August 19th.

Bunny Hoppers 4-H Club Award

A Trophy will be presented to the exhibitor that owns the Best Doe and Litter.

Charlotte Badger Memorial Award

A trophy will be presented to the exhibitor that owns the Best Opposite in show.

Lucretia Badger Awards

A trophy will be presented to the exhibitor that owns the Best in show.

A trophy will be presented to the exhibitor that owns the Best Fur.

Edward Surridge Award

A trophy will be presented to the exhibitor that owns the Best Meat Pen.

The S.E. Smith Award

$10.00 Gift Certificates will be presented to the exhibitors of each division from West Rutland S.E. Smith

Grain Company for the Best Educational Rabbit Poster.

BRAND NEW THIS YEAR

Saturday, August 20th at 1:00pm at the 4-H Rabbit Barn there will be 4 new Events.

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1. Series Jumping

2. High Jump

3. Long Jump

4. Rabbit Tricks

Each Exhibitor will be allowed 1 Rabbit per Event. There will be no premiums or points awarded at

this time for these events. There will be a first, second, and third place medallions awarded for each

event. On August 16th each Exhibitor will be handed the rules for these events.

………………………………… DEPARTMENT 11 - SHEEP Department Head: Courtney Hier Judge: TBA For more information call Courtney Hier at 802-779-8091 or write 66 Watkins Avenue, Rutland, Vermont 05701. All sheep at to be in their pens by 4:00pm, Tuesday, August 16th and remain until Saturday, August 20th at midnight (unless in another show – please see department head for permission). All sheep are to be removed by Sunday, August 21st by 1:00pm. We will not be responsible for sheep exhibited after this time. All exhibitors must be members in good standing for the 2015-2015 4-H year, bring their own bedding and food, are expected to clean up their own area and must wear white collared shirts and black pants when showing. Judging will be Thursday, August 18th at 11:00am. Sheep show is open to any Vermont 4-H member meeting the following requirements:

• All animals must be listed on the 4-H Sheep Project approval form (or Intent to Purchase) submitted on July 1, 2016. Form must accompany animal.

• Barn meeting at 10:00am Wednesday, August 17th. • Submit any conflicts in schedule to the department head. • There is a mandatory General Knowledge Test on Wednesday, August 17th at the barn meeting.

If there are conflicts in your schedule, please see the Department Head. • All exhibitors must wear black pants and white collared shirts when showing. • All exhibitors are to remain with animals during the Fair, 9:00am – 5:00pm. • All sheep must have 2016 health certificates and MUST be free of any visual evidence of foot

rot, sore mouth, pink eye, and ringworm. Any sheep deemed to be unhealthy by the Judge or Show Superintendent will be barred from exhibition and showing. SHEEP MUST HAVE A CERTIFICATE TO VERIFY THE VACCINATION AND HAVE SCRAPIE EAR TAGS.

• Only exhibitors may work on their animals after arrival at the show. • Exhibitors are permitted to enter up to two sheep per class, per showing. • Exhibitors must be 12-years-old or older to show a yearling Ram.

LISTED BELOW ARE THE CLASSES FOR SHEEP OWNED OR LEASED BY 4-H MEMBERS. Based on the number of Animals, the Department Head may decide to divide the show into different breed classes. Lead line will follow the show.

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A. Conformation – Meat, Wool (Natural and White) are shown in different classes. PREMIUMS: $10.00 $8.00 $6.00

1. Ram Lamb 2. Pair Ram Lambs 3. Yearling Ram 4. Ewe Lamb 5. Pair Ewe Lambs 6. Yearling Ewe 7. Pair Yearling Ewes 8. Aged Ewe born before September 1, 2010 9. Best Fleece White 10. Best Fleece Natural Colored 11. Champion Ram 12. Champion Ewe 13. Champion Lamb 14. Exhibitor's Flock- Group to consist of one ram and two ewes owned by exhibitor and shown in

classes 1-8. 15. Get of Sire- 3 sheep representing both sexes from the same sire. 16. Daughter and Dam - Aged ewe or yearling ewe and her female yearling or female lamb and

shown in classes 1-8.

B. Fitting and Showmanship: PREMIUMS: $12.00 $10.00 $8.00

1. Novice (First Time) – Never Shown Before 2. Junior (9-13) 3. Seniors (14-18)

C. 4-H Lead Line Class PREMIUMS: $12.00 $10.00 $8.00

A. Contestants must be able to set a pose with a well-mannered sheep for the judge. B. Garment worn by contestant must be at least 70% wool. It may be purchased or homemade. C. The lead line entry form and a two minute commentary printed or typed on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet

of paper must be turned in before the show. D. Extra points are given for garments made by the contestant within the project year. If the

contestant made the garment, the garment must be entered in the 4-H Sewing Department for judging with all other 4-H sewing projects.

RUTLAND AREA LAMB AND WOOL PRODUCERS AWARD Rutland Lamb and Wool Producers is sponsoring a cash award for the Champion Lead Line. D. Fleece Competition

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PREMIUMS: $6.00 $5.00 $4.00

• Fleece must be clean and dry. Each fleece displayed in a clear plastic bag. • No more than two entries per lot.

Lots:

1. White Fine 2. White Medium 3. White Course 4. Natural colored Fine/Medium 5. Natural Colored Coarse

E. Pen Display PREMIUMS: $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 PEN DISPLAY AWARD Sue Carey awards the top two Pen Displays. JENNIFER COREY MEMORIAL AWARD A $50 check will be awarded to the outstanding junior and senior 4-H sheep exhibitors at the Vermont State Fair. This is limited to Rutland County 4-H'ers. The 4- H Sheep Department Head will be responsible for coordinating the selection process, judges TBD. The specific criterion is available from the Sheep Department Head. ………………………………… DEPARTMENT 12 - GOAT Superintendent: Judging: Friday, August 19 at 1:00pm All goats at to be in their pens by 4:00pm, Tuesday, August 16th and remain until Saturday, August 20th at midnight. All goats are to be removed by Sunday, August 21st by 1:00pm. We will not be responsible for goats exhibited after this time.

1. All animals must be listed on the 4-H Goat Project approval form (or intent to purchase form) and submitted to the Rutland UVM Extension office by July 1st, 2016.

2. A copy of the Approval forms must accompany animals on arrival at the Fair. 3. All animals are required to have proof of rabies vaccination and a scrapies ear tag and a 2016

health certificate. 4. Age of Animal is figured as of the date of the show. 5. Only exhibitors may do prep work on their animals after arrival at the Fair. 6. Exhibitors are expected to help maintain the general area and to maintain the area of their

pens. 7. Exhibitors are expected to be with their animals on Labor Day Weekend.

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8. Exhibitors must show in white shirts, black pants and boots. (No open toe shoes or sneakers), and present a neat appearance.

9. There will be a potluck meal following the show. 10. A mandatory general knowledge test will be given in the Goat Tent at 9:00am on

Friday, August 19th. 11. Classes may be dropped or formed depending on number of entries at the discretion of the

judge and advisor. 12. Poster Contest & Pen Displays: Will be judged on creativeness, information displayed and

neatness. 13. Exhibitors are permitted to enter up to two goats per class, per showing.

LISTED BELOW ARE THE CLASSES FOR GOATS OWNED OR LEASED BY 4-H MEMBERS. PREMIUMS: $12.00 $10.00 $8.00

1. FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP Cloverbuds (5, 6, 7 year olds)—Ribbons only Novice—First time showing over 8 years old Junior – 8-12 years old Senior—13-18 years old

DAIRY GOATS 2. BUCK

a. Under 6 months – (exhibitors 8-12 years old) b. Up to 12 months – (Exhibitors over 12 years old)

3. JUNIOR DOE KIDS

a. 3-6 months b. 7-12 months c. 12-24 months d. Over 2 years who have not kidded *Junior Champion (Ribbon Only)*

4. SENIOR DOE

a. 2-3 years b. Over 3 years old *Senior Champion (Ribbon Only)*

5. DAM AND DAUGHTER

6. GET-OF-SIRE One Buck, 2 Does with the same sire

MEAT GOATS:

7. BUCK a. Under 9 months (Exhibitors 8-12 years old)

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b. Up to 12 months (Exhibitors over 12 years old)

8. JUNIOR DOE KIDS a. 3-6 months b. 7-12 months c. 12-24 months d. Over 2 years who have *Junior Champion (Ribbon Only)

9. SENIOR DOE a. 2-3 years old b. Over 3 years old *Senior Champion (Ribbon Only)

10. DAM AND DAUGHTER

11. GET-OF-SIRE One Buck, 2 Does with the same sire

12. PEEWEE CLASS (Can sign up the day of Show) Open to all non 4-H children. (Ribbon Only)

13. OVER THE HILL CLASS (Can sign up the day of the Show) Open to all persons over 18 years old. (Ribbon Only)

THE GOAT HERDSMAN AWARD This award is based on the exhibitor's care of his/her animals(s), maintaining an attractive exhibit area, and displaying good sportsmanship and a willing attitude during the Labor Day weekend.

……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 13 CLASS 1 – PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Department Head: Jill Lesperance 4-H Fair registrations denoting title of presentation are due in the UVM Extension office July 18, 2016. Presentations in Lots 1-5 will be scheduled on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00pm. Please indicate place of presentation if other than 4-H building (ex. Dairy Barn). To qualify for the McKirryer Watch Award and the Officers and Trustees Award you must choose from lots 1, 2 or 3. Please Note: you must have your Presentation time scheduled with the Public Presentations Department Head no later than Thursday, August 11th in order to qualify for the McKirryer Watch Award and the Officers and Trustees Award. Late entries, and last minute schedule additions, will not be considered for these awards. PREMIUMS LOTS 1-5: $10.00 $8.00 $6.00

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Lot 1: Public Speaking (No props; only note cards, if needed) Presentation will be limited to 8-15 minutes. Presenter will be penalized for overtime. Lot 2: Illustrated Talk Include visuals that enhance presentation. Presentation will be limited to 8 - 15 minutes. Presenter will be penalized for overtime. Lot 3: Individual Demonstration An individual will prepare a 5-15 minute action exhibit showing proper steps or procedures. Club name, presenter's names, and title must accompany. Lot 4: Team Demonstration Two or more individuals will prepare a 5-15 minute action exhibit showing proper steps or procedures. All members of the team must participate equally. Club name, each team members' name and title must accompany the exhibit. Lot 5: Share the Fun An individual or group will share a talent or skill that is 4-H appropriate (ex. dance, song or instrumental performance.) Please note that points will be awarded for appropriate dress. Post with club name, presenter's name and title must accompany. CHARLES AND EVELYN MONROE AWARD A trophy is awarded to one Junior and one Senior for best overall presentation in Lots 1-3. The member who wins this award also has the honor of being the Master of Ceremonies at the Fair Award Ceremony. MOST IMPROVED PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARD This trophy is awarded to one presenter in Lots 1-4 who has demonstrated marked improvement over their own previous presentation(s).

……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 13 CLASS 2 EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND PRESENTATIONS Class 2-A: Club Booth 2016 Theme “4-H Grows Here” Sponsored by the Rutland County 4-H Foundation Judges: TBD PREMIUMS: $300.00 $200.00 $100.00 This year the theme for the club booth/table top exhibit is “4-H Grows Here.” Any activities that demonstrate your club growth throughout the year should be highlighted in the club booths. The purpose of the Educational Exhibit is to inform the general public, so please keep that in mind as you

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design your exhibit. Remember, the goal is to teach, promote or raise standards without people present in the exhibit. The exhibit should have one theme and tell a story or inform the viewer. Be creative, use your imagination, and have fun. All Exhibits must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016. RULES:

The booth must be constructed by club members only (absolutely no adults).

Adults over 18 may not enter the booth at any time during club booth set up.

Each exhibit must include a neat sign or small poster indicating: o Name of Club o Town or City o Title or Name of the Exhibit

CLUB BOOTH PAINTING DAY is Thursday, August 11th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. All clubs that wish to give a base coat to their booths may do so during that time. Let the 4-H office know no later than July 18th if you will be attending. Clubs must provide their own paint, drop cloths, tarps and brushes. Club booths set up is Thursday, August 11th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm (let the 4-H office know no later than July 18th if you will be attending); Monday, August 15th from 10:00am – noon and 3:00pm – 7:00pm; and Tuesday, August 16th from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Each 4-H club exhibiting will receive twenty dollars ($20.00) to help defray expenses. CLASS 2-B: Shooting Sports Trailer and Display Each Shooting Sports 4-H club exhibiting will receive twenty dollars ($20.00) to help defray expenses. Day and Time TBD The purpose of the Educational Exhibit is to inform the general public. Remember, the goal is to teach, promote or raise awareness about shooting sports in general. If your club would like to include an Archery Demonstration, please indicate your interest on the Registration Form. CLASS 2-C: 4-H Leaders and Alumni Corner Judge: N/A DISPLAY ONLY – No Premiums in this category All Exhibits to be entered Monday, August 15th between 10am – noon & 3pm-7pm or Tuesday, August 16th between 3:00pm – 6:00pm, and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Lot 1: Photo Documentary of 4-H

• All photos entered in this department must have provision for hanging. • Photos can date back to the beginning of the Vermont State Fair in Rutland. • Photos may be black and white or color, matted or unmated, framed or unframed. • No photos will be accepted in frames with glass.

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4-H Year. Projects must fall into one of the non-animal Department areas. ……………………………………… DEPARTMENT 14 - DOG SHOW Department Co-Heads: Carol Carini and Beth Nicholson Judge: TBA Location: TBA Open to all 4-H members involved in the dog project in the state. No late entries will be accepted; you must register with your fair entry at the fair entry deadline. All dogs will arrive and register before 1:00pm, Wednesday, August 17th and must be in proper crate provided by the exhibitor. If an exception needs to be made, a written plan of action must be submitted in writing, and be approved by dog department heads, prior to arrival at the show grounds. Exhibitor must provide water, water dish, crate, and proper show equipment. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Open to all purebred and All American dogs. • Heath Regulations: you must bring to the dog show a veterinarian signed vaccination record and

health form. The forms must show that your dog has been vaccinated for rabies, Parvo, and Distemper.

• All members participating in this department must have a Vermont State Fair Dog Department Registration Form in to the Rutland office no later than August 10, 2015.

• All animals must be listed on the 4-H Dog Project Approval Form (or Intent to Purchase) submitted on June 1, 2016. Form must accompany animal.

• If your dog has a permanent injury, such as a limp, a signed letter from the veterinarian must be turned in the day of the show stating that the dog is sound to work or else the dog may be excused by the judge or department heads for unsoundness.

• ONLY EXHIBITORS MAY WORK OR HANDLE DOGS AFTER ARRIVAL AT THE SHOW. VIOLATORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE SHOW. Uncontrollable dogs can be excused from the show by the department heads or from a class by the judge.

• Each animal will be placed individually and awards will be made as Blue, Red, and White according to the Danish system.

• Neatness and appearance of showman will be considered during scoring. • Dogs need to be shown using the proper equipment for each class entered. • Each exhibitor can show only one dog at the show. It can be either your primary project dog or

an alternative project dog that is on the 4-H Dog Project Approval Form submitted by June 1, 2016.

• Each Exhibitor may sign up for one showmanship and one obedience class.

FOR ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT PROPER SHOW CLASSES, EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING, OR STUDY MATERIALS; PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT HEADS A.S.A.P.! A - FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP PREMIUMS: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

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4-H members are judged on their ability to present, or handle, their dogs within the same formats and guidelines as those who compete in the breed ring. The quality of their presentation, not the dog to its breed standard, is judged. Juniors are encouraged to develop their handling abilities, dress appropriately, conduct themselves in a proper manner, and present their dog in a well-groomed condition. Danish system of placement; top in each division will compete for Champion Showman.

1. Beginner Novice: 10 years or under as of January 1st, and first time showing a dog. 2. Junior Novice: 11 to 13 years of age as of January 1st, and first time showing a dog. 3. Senior Novice: 14 years of age or older as of January 1st, and first time showing a dog. 4. Beginner Open: 10 years or under as of January 1st, has shown a dog before. 5. Junior Open: 11 to 13 years of age as of January 1st, has shown a dog before. 6. Senior Open: 14 years of age or older as of January 1st, has shown a dog before.

B - OBEDIENCE PREMIUMS: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 4-H members and their dogs will be judged on how closely they match the judge’s mental picture of a theoretically perfect performance as they execute a series of specific exercises. Accuracy and precision are essential, but the natural movement of the handler and the willingness and enjoyment of the dog are very important. Danish system of placement; High in Trial award to the top scoring dog in obedience. NO TREATS ALLOWED IN OBEDIENCE RING. Dogs that foul in the ring will be allowed to complete the class, but will receive a zero for that exercise and a non-placement score in the class. For a complete description of the following classes and exercises, please consult the American Kennel Club obedience regulations book (images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/RO2999.pdf), or by contacting the department heads.

1. Pre-Novice (dog must be shown on lead) 2. Novice 3. Grad-Novice 4. Open 5. Utility 6. For Exhibit Only: Dogs may be shown in any one of these classes—scores will not count towards

Highest in Trial or Top Showman. These dogs may not be ready to move up to the next class or can be shown using a head halter.

C- DOG EXHIBIT DISPLAY SIGNS This educational sign for the public must be on some aspect of dog knowledge, care, and/or training. PREMIUMS: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00

A. All posters must be 14” x 22”. Signs can be vertical or horizontal.

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B. Poster must be on some aspect of the 4-H Dog Project. C. No name brand symbols or copyrighted material may be used. 3-D poster will not be accepted. D. Signs are to be durable enough to last for the entire dog show. They will be hung at the show

site, holes should be punched in top corners for ease in hanging. E. Signs will be judged on creativity, legibility, educational information, and simplicity of message. F. Each poster should prominently display the trademarked 4-H clover with the USC number

attached. D- DOG KNOWLEDGE TEST PREMIUMS: $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 All dog show participants MUST complete a general knowledge test. The test starts promptly at 1:00pm. There will be both written and visual sections, Danish Ribbons will be awarded. There are three versions of the test: Beginner, Junior, and Senior. The Dog General Knowledge test is based on the following sources: AKC Complete Dog Book; the AKC website, www.akc.org; American Red Cross Book Dog First Aid, Safety Series, distributed by the American Red Cross; AKC Dog Care & Training book; AKC Complete Dog Book for Kids; 4-H Guide: Dog Training and Dog Tricks by Tammie Rogers (available at some Tractor Supply stores or the 4-H Mall: http://4-hmall.org/Product/newitems/147176.aspx; Dog Resource handbook (OSU Extension) (available from http://estore.osuextension.org/productdetails.cfm?sku+201r); and the Vermont State Fair 4-H Dog General Rules and Regulations. Each year’s test is based on topics picked by the All New England 4-H Dog Committee at Eastern States. The test will include, but is not limited to, the following:

AKC Group: breeds in the group, standards, origin, original function, and current function.

AKC Events: breeds that compete, exercises, levels, rules and regulations, etc.

General Dog Care & First Aid

Vermont State Fair Dog General Rules and Regulations. For a more specific study guide for this year’s test, please contact the department heads. SUGAR MAPLE KENNEL AWARD Sponsored by Victoria Cole-Wilbur (Sugar Maple Yorkies) for the Top Scoring Junior Showman. VALLEY ROSE KENNEL AWARD Sponsored by the Ponto Family in honor of Sue Amstein for the Highest in Obedience. RUTLAND VETERINARY CLINIC AT CASTLETON CORNERS AWARD Sponsored by the Rutland Veterinary Clinic at Castleton Corners for the Most Improved in Junior Showmanship and Most Improved in Obedience. CATAMOUNT PET SUPPLY AWARD Sponsored by Catamount Pet Supply for the Top Showman- decided by combining scores from Jr. Showmanship, Obedience, Dog General Knowledge Test, Dog Project Book, and Dog Poster.

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PETER CARINI MEMORIAL AWARD Offered by the Roberts and Carini families in honor of Peter Carini. This award goes to a 4-H’er in the Dog Project who gives an illustrated talk or demonstration (any subject, does not have to be dog related). Scores from the Dog General Knowledge Test and Dog Display Sign will be tabulated when deciding this award. THE RAPIDAN WILL POWER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Sponsored by the Carini Family in honor of Henry. This is awarded to a 4-H’er in the Dog Project who has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship over the past 4-H year. This award will be selected based on nominations from other Dog Project members and leaders. The nominations should be a paragraph explaining why this 4-H’er has shown outstanding sportsmanship over the year. Nominations should be turned into the 4-H Office with your fair entry. ……………………………………… DEPARTMENT XV – STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Department Head: Kit Hastings Judge: TBA All Exhibits to be entered Monday, August 15th between 3pm-7pm and must be removed between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday, August 21, 2016. General Guidelines and Rules

• To make an attractive and interesting exhibit featuring multiple components in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

• Only one item per lot number will be accepted. Items previously exhibited will be disqualified. • All articles will be judged on design, integration of STEAM components, interactivity and

creativity. • All Digital entries must be submitted on a memory stick and must be compatible with Windows

Media Player or Quicktime (if applicable). Websites need to be saved in an off-line format. • All entries must be the work of the 4-H member in the last 4-H year. • All content must reflect 4-H values.

PREMIUMS: $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 CLASS 1-A – Machines in Motion Lot: 1. K’NEX® Kit 2. Lego® Kit 3. Other Mass Produced Kit 4. Other Robotics 5. Creation of Your Own Design CLASS 1-B – Digital (Visual and/or Audio – MUST BE AN ORIGINAL CREATION) Lot: 1. Video

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2. Website 3. Animation 4. Music 5. Computer Game CLASS 1-C – Circuits and Circuitry Lot: 1. E-textiles (sewing projects with lights, sounds and/or movement) 2. Squishy Circuit Sculptures (only needs to be functional when entered) 3. E-Origami 4. Circuit Creation of Your Own Design

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WATCH WINNERS 1933-2015 1933 Wayne Clark (Deceased) 1934 Steward Selleck (Deceased) 1935 Barbara Fish, Mrs. Paul Keatley, Meadow Lane, West Rutland, VT 1936 1936 Lucille Clark, Mrs. George Myron, 515 Clark Court, Los Altos, CA 1937 1937John Thomas (Deceased) 1938 Joyanne Wood, Mrs. William Crimmins, 77 Ensigh, East Hartford, CT 1939 1939 Ralph Perry, Ira, VT (Deceased) 1940 Phyllis Jay, Mrs. Gerald Brink (Deceased) 1941 Walter Perry, Hampton, NY (Deceased) 1944 Patricia Johnston, Mrs Patricia Lewis, 10 River St., Quechee, VT 1945 George Wood, Jr., 81 Bretton Rd., Manchester, CT 1946 Alice Ann Fish, Mrs. Wilbur Raiche, RD, West Rutland, VT (Deceased) 1947 Vernon Creed 1948 Beverly Fish, Mrs. Peter Sesow, 1031 LaJolla Blvd. Goodyear, AR 1949 Richard Creed (Deceased) 1950 Irene Burdit, Mrs. Irene Myers, RD 1, Brandon, VT 1951 Wilbur Raiche, RD West Rutland-Ira, VT 1952 Barbara Mills, Mrs. Arthur Graves, Tudor Lane, Box 250, RD 2, Bel Air, MD 1953 Page Fenton, Middletown Springs, VT (Deceased) 1954 Eloise Patch, Mrs. Gilbert Giddings, RFD #1, Brandon, VT 1955 Raymond Ballard, Poultney, VT (Deceased) 1956 Bonnie Matthews, Mrs. Wm. Burke, 147 Crescent Street, Rutland, VT 1957 Larry Williams, RD, Rutland, VT 1958 Laura A. Leffingwell, Mrs Arthur Castle, Middletown Springs, VT 1959 Edward Fox, RD, Pittsford, VT 1960 Jacqueline Parker, Mrs Edward Peck, Springfield, VT 1961 Gareth Williams, 154 Mineledge Rd., Surrey, NH 1962 Alice Haynes Eugair, Middletown Springs, VT 1963 David J. Dickinson, Center Rutland, VT (Deceased) 1964 Janice Leffingwell, Middletown Springs, VT 1965 Edgar Cleveland, Pawlet, VT 1966 Arlene Perry, Mrs. Bert Ladd, RD, West Rutland, VT 1967 Robert Haynes, Middletown Springs, VT 1968 Connie Stafford, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1969 Earl Haynes, Middletown Springs, VT 1970 Joyceann Raiche, Mrs. Ron Roberts, Wallingford, VT 1971 Robert Raiche, Ira, VT 1972 Brenda Ballard, Mrs. Chmielewski, Wells, VT 1973 Harold Lanfear, Jr., RR 133B, North Clarendon, VT 1974 Joy Ballard, Wells, VT 1975 Richard McKirryher, RFD 1, Rutland, VT 1976 Lynda Allen, Hubbardton, VT 1977 Jay Fenton, Middletown Springs, VT 1978 Kristie Hard, Mrs. Michael Johnson, Clarendon, VT 1979 Randy Allen, Hubbardton, VT 1980 Shelly McKirryher Delpha, Middletown Springs, VT 1981 Richard Giddings, RFD 1 Brandon, VT

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1982 Kathy Kelleway Cawley, Colchester, VT 1983 Ronnie Allen, Hubbardton, VT 1984 Tammy Brown, Castleton, VT 1985 Gary Chapin, North Clarendon, VT 1986 Kay Hebert, Oxyoke Drive, Rutland, VT 1987 Greg Gettel, RFD, West Rutland, VT 1988 Melissa Ruane Bushey, East Wallingford, VT 1989 Wayne Pratt, Wells, VT 1990 Stephanie Park, West Pawlet, VT 1991 Brad Pratt, Wells, VT 1992 Sabrina Tracey, Benson, VT 1993 Heath Gunnison, Benson, VT 1994 Danielle Hendee, Rutland, VT 1995 Gabriel Swift, Pittsford, VT 1996 Timony Nicholson, Rutland, VT 1997 Adam McIntosh, Rutland, VT 1998 Abigail Swift, Pittsford, VT 1999 Jason Lincoln, West Rutland, VT 2000 Beth Carini-Nicholson, West Rutland, VT 2001 James Carini, West Rutland, VT 2002 Mara Carey, Wallingford, VT 2003 Sawyer Hathaway, Rutland Town, VT 2004 Maddie Slack, Ira, VT 2005 Christopher Chapin, W. Rutland, VT 2006 Hannah Slack, Ira, VT 2007 Erik Chapin, West Rutland, VT 2008 Heather Ponto, Center Rutland, VT 2009 William Chmielewski, Wells, VT 2010 Savannah Lewis, West Pawlet, VT 2011 David Gringerl, West Haven, VT 2012 Raven Collett, Benson, VT 2013 Seth Browe, West Pawlet, VT 2014 Alysha Chesser, Shrewsbury, VT 2015 Abigail Armstrong, Granville, NY

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2016 Vermont State Fair 4-H Registration Form

Name: _______________________________________________________ DOB: _________________

Age: ____________________ (As of 01/01/16) Phone #: _____________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________

4-H Club: ________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________

Please check the Department(s) you will be participating in and return no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016.

Department 1: Class 1: Vegetables Department 10: Rabbit Department 1: Class 2: Flowers Department 11: Sheep Department 2: Dairy Department 12: Goat Department 3: Fine Arts and Crafts Department 13: Class 1: Public Presentation Department 4: Photography Department 13: Class 2: Educational Exhibit Department 5: Conservation, Nature, Crafts Department 14: Dog Department 6: Food Preservation and Safety Department 15: STEAM Department 7: Foods and Nutrition 4-H Costume Class (Open to all 4-Hers) Department 8: Sewing Fashion Review Teen Task Force Department 9: Horse Hay Bale Contest: Club Name ________________

All 4-Hers planning to participate in the Dairy, Horse, Goat, Dog or Sheep Departments are required to hand in a Departmental Entry Form available from the Department Heads and the Rutland 4-H Office.

This registration form, along with the completed Health History Form, is due to the UVM Extension Office, 1 Scale Avenue, Suite 55, Rutland, Vermont 05701-4457 ATTN: VSF Registration, or sent as an attachment with subject line VSF2016, to vsf4-h@uvm.edu no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016. One entry ribbon per member, and one driver/chaperone gate ribbon per 4-H family, will be distributed to members beginning at 7pm at the Vermont State Fair 4-H Community Kick-Off Night, Thursday August 11, 2016. Additional immediate family members are entitled to purchase ½ price entry tickets to the Vermont State Fair. Interested families will first need to pick up a 4-H Family Identification Form at the 4-H office no later than Wednesday, August 10, 2016 or at the Vermont State Fair 4-H Community Kick-Off Night on Thursday, August 11, 2016.

Risk and Release Form I understand that this activity may involve certain risks of physical activity. I nonetheless wish to participate as a Vermont 4-H member in the Vermont State Fair. I do so at my own risk and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, the UVM Extension, and their trustees employees and agents from any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs of other expenses or liabilities arising out of this activity. This release, however, is not intended to release the University of Vermont from causes of action arising out of the sole negligence of the University of Vermont, its trustees, employees, or agents. I hereby give permission to the group leader(s) to obtain necessary medical treatment for my son/daughter in the event I cannot be reached in an emergency.

________________________________________________ ________________ Member’s Signature Date

_________________________________________________ ________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Mindy Hastings at 802-773-3349 or 800-281-6977 by July 18, 2016 so we may assist you.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status.