February 2006

August 5, 2014State Fair Update 1AgendaPass Information ReviewEducational Displays for Animal EntriesState Fair Entries RemindersLivestock Loading and Unloading

Pass Information ReviewDiscounted $4 tickets must be ordered by August 7 directions are in Newsletter #3All livestock exhibitors will receive a State Fair Exhibitor Pin (exhibitor badge)including beef, sheep, swine, rabbit, poultry, meat goat, and dairyAll other in person events will receive a one day passIncluding companion animal, dog, fashion show, presentations, and contestsPass Information ReviewGetting your passeslivestock exhibitors and companion animal and dog will pick up their packets at the livestock trailer any time it is openAll companion animal packets that are not picked by the time the livestock trailer closes on Saturday, August 23, will be taken to Gate 5 and handed out to the exhibitors. They can then unload and park their car in general parkingPass Information ReviewGetting your passesAll presentations, fashion show, and contest participant passes will be sent to the countyIf they purchased additional discount passes, those will be included in the passes sent to the countyIf they are exhibiting livestock they must pick up their packets at the livestock trailerIf they purchased an exhibitor pin (badge), parking, or BBQ tickets, they will need to pick up their packet at the livestock trailer

Pass Information ReviewPeggy will send passes out starting August 12.

Any Questions on Passes? Educational Displays for Animal Entries4-Hers are invited to create a poster highlighting an educational aspect of their animal projectPosters will be displayed on the 4-H members stall or animal cage as a way to increase the educational experiences of both the 4-H member and the general public

Educational Displays for Animal Entries4-Hers must register their participation by completing the registration information below prior to Thursday, August 21, 2014For more information please contactBradley Bennet bbennett8@unl.edu, Jill Goedeken - jill.goedeken@unl.edu or Linda Dannehl - linda.dannehl@unl.eduState Fair Entries RemindersSee Operations Handbook for more information Items of NoteComprehensive list of rules for open class, 4-H and FFA

http://www.statefair.org/fair/competitions/documents/14GenRulesRegsOpen4HFFA.pdf

Review the animal health requirements for 2014!

http://www.statefair.org/fair/competitions/documents/2014NE_HEALTH_REQUIREMENTS_FOR_ANIMALS_EXHIBITED.pdf

Please review the complete schedule at:http://www.statefair.org/fair/competitions/documents/2014TENTATIVE_SCHEDULE_NEBRASKA_STATE_FAIR.pdf

**Breeding Sheep Check-in from 5:00-6:00 p.m.**Breeding Meat Goat Check-in from 7:00-9:00 pm on Friday, August 29th**All Goats in place Friday, August 29th 9:00 p.m.

10Showman Substitutions:

An animal must be shown by the FFA or 4-H owner who entered it unless the exhibitor is excused by the Division Superintendent because of serious illness, disability due to an injury (e.g. broken arm or leg) or conflict with other livestock classes in a 4-H or FFA show. An exhibitor who has more than one animal in a class need not secure approval for another FFA or 4-H member, eligible to exhibit livestock, to show the additional animal in the class. A substitute exhibitor for an FFA animal can only be another FFA exhibitor at the current State Fair, and a substitute exhibitor for a 4-H animal can only be another 4-H exhibitor at the current State Fair. All substitute showmen should wear an exhibitor number identifying him/her as a substitute showman (available in the Livestock Office and/or from species superintendent).

Online Animal ID Forms:

**Swine for those entered via online form, notches listed must be accurate in order to show!Drug Withdrawal Affidavits: Please remember to bring your affidavits with you for check-in. These forms can be found online at:

http://4h.unl.edu/nebraskastatefairanimalinfo

Scrapie Tags: All ewes, including market, are required to have scrapie identification, or they will not be able to show.

Shipping: There will be an opportunity to ship goats, sheep and cattle from the fair. Bids will be available in the Livestock Office. Swine are required to be shipped from the fair.

Registration Papers: Submit a copy of Breeding Beef & Sheep Registration papers to the Nebraska State 4-H Office by Monday August 11, 2014 ALSO Dont forget to bring the ORIGINAL REGISTRATION PAPERS to weigh-in.

Mail to: 114 Ag Hall, PO Box 830700, Lincoln, NE 68583-0700Email: kpittack2@unl.eduFax: 402.472.9024

Dog & Companion Animal Vaccination Papers: These must be received in order for youth to show! Please make sure that your exhibitors send the forms as soon as possible. Forms are to be postmarked by August 10th and can be found at:

http://4h.unl.edu/nebraskastatefair4hscoresheets (under dog and small animals).

Mail to: State 4-H Office, 114 Ag Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0700Email: lkarr-lilienthal2@unl.eduFax: 402.472.6362

Livestock Trailer: Please check the State Fair website for hours of the Livestock Trailer: http://www.statefair.org/fair/competitions/livestock.aspAll livestock participant packets (including Dog & Companion Animal) with passes, backtags, stall cards, etc. can be picked up whenever the trailer is open.

LivestockCheck-InTrailerMap of GroundsBrunks lot - Livestock Check-in Trailer

Livestock Check-in TrailerAll livestock (cattle, goats, rabbits, poultry, swine and sheep) must check-in at the check in trailer located in Brunks lot south of Stolley Park Road.

All cattle, goats, swine and sheep health papers will be checked.

All exhibitors will pick up exhibitor packet which include all parking and exhibitor passes.

After exhibitor packets are picked up, move to the appropriate entry gate.

Poultry/Rabbit

Enter Brunks lot from Stolley Park Road.Pick up exhibitor packet at livestock check-in trailer.Enter Gate #3 proceed to sheep barn Unload on north side of sheep barn.Exit to the east and south out Gate #2

Brunks lot**LivestockCheck-InTrailerCattle, Sheep and Goats

Enter Brunks lot from Stolley Park Road.Pick up exhibitor packet at livestock check-in trailer; livestock will be health checked at this time.Enter Gate #4 proceed through cattle tie outs.Drive through appropriate barn to unloadExit to east and south through Gate #2.

Brunks lot**LivestockCheck-InTrailerSwine

Enter Brunks lot from Stolley Park Road.Pick up exhibitor packet at livestock check-in trailer; livestock will be health checked at this time.Enter Gate #3 proceed to swine barn Unload on west and north side of swine barn.Exit to the east and south through Gate #2

Brunks lot**LivestockCheck-InTrailerLivestock Parking Procedures for 2014:

All exhibitors wishing to park a vehicle in the Exhibitor Parking West Swine Lot or Brunks Lot must purchase a vehicle permit for $15. This permit must be affixed to the driver's side of the windshield.

No trailers allowed in the West Swine Lot. Trailers can be parked in Brunks Lot at no charge. No charge to park a vehicle or trailer in Luebbes East Lot.

Any exhibitors that do not wish to buy a permit for their vehicle or trailer must park in the Luebbes Lot, which is on Stuhr Road across from the Fairgrounds. No trailers or vehicleswill be allowed in the Luebbes Lot until the second weekend.

Everyone will still come through the Check-In Trailer but will not be allowed back into Brunks Lot to park without a permit. You do not need a parking permit to unload your animals on the fairgrounds. Once you unload, you must exit the fairgrounds.

Trailer and Free Exhibitor Parking

Presentations & Companion Animals

Presentations & Companion Animal show held in 4-H FFA Exhibit Hall.Enter through gate #5 with unloading pass,(off Fonner Park Road), unload from the west parking area and proceed into general parking.If you have special unloading needs, please contact the superintendent.UnloadPark

Livestock ReleaseRelease of livestock, poultry and rabbits will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept 1.

Counties will be released at staggered times, please check the 4-H website or the livestock office for release times.

Trucks and trailers will enter Gate #4 and be directed to appropriate barn for load out.

Exit will be out of Gate #2.For all You do!!THANKS! 24