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BRIAN BASHAM/DL NEWSPAPERSThe Becker County Fair returns this year with the usual fare of stomach-churning rides on the Midway.

Going on 118 years of rides, animals & funBy THRESSA JOHNSONDetroit Lakes Newspapers

In all its 117 years, the Becker Country Fair has never failed to thrill its attendees with an array of addictive carnival games, stomach-flipping rides, farm animal showings, unconventional contests, and skilled performers. The 118th year, which will run

from Wednesday, July 29 to Saturday, August 1, prom-ises to once again enthrall all who enter its gates. While the general schedule of the fair will be simi-lar to that of previous years, new acts have been spe-cially secured for this year’s audiences. Some event times may be subject to minor changes,

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BRIAN BASHAM/DL NEWSPAPERS As the sun set over the fairgrounds last year, the Midway lights sparkled. Except for Wednesday, the Midway will open every day at 1 p.m. this year.

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but since this year’s excitement will have you wanting to spend all four days on the fairgrounds, anyway, you shouldn’t miss a thing. On Wednesday, the fair kicks off with 4-H and FFA Open Class registration. The first two animal showings – those for poultry and rabbits – will be in the Amanda Foltz Arena that morning. Bingo will open at 2, and the Commercial Building and Midway will welcome visi-tors beginning at 5. For some fresh entertainment, catch comic stunt jug-gler Tuey Wilson’s show under the Big Tent at either 2 or 4 p.m. Also, the Miss and Junior Miss Becker County Fair Pageant will take place Wednesday evening at 6:30 in the Grandstand; $7 will buy your way in. For free country western musical amusement, make sure to catch Danny Holt under the Big Tent at 7:15. Thursday is Senior Day, and will see a huge showing of farm animals: lambs, sheep, market goats, swine, and beef will all be out on display over the course of the day in the Amanda Foltz Arena. The Senior Citizen Awards Program will be held in the Big Tent at 1:15 p.m., and at 2:45 the recently returned Mustache and Beard Con-test will take place. Back due to popular demand, the

ders and pick-ups as they wreak their havoc – will again be at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand. The Big Tent will house a multitude of events throughout the day, from 12:30’s 4-H Fashion Revue to arts and crafts at 3. In Capable Hands, a two-person va-riety show featuring comedy and juggling, will perform at 2:30 and 5:30. Beginning at 6, the King Agassiz, Fair Builder of the Past and Present, and Century Farm awards will be presented. The evening will wrap up with some tunes by the Melody Playboys at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, the Commercial and Open Class Buildings will open and bingo will start at 11 a.m. The Midway’s rides, games, and treats will be available for admittance beginning at 1 p.m. On both Friday and Saturday, 4-H will hold a Day Camp for kids in its Exhibit Building. Every day of the fair, there will be pony rides avail-able for a fee near the children’s barn. Also, every night, within the Big Tent, there will be a button drawing from amongst ticket-holders for some terrific prizes. With original acts strewn across a background of yearly fair favorites, this summer’s Becker County Fair is undoubtedly worth your while.

Callens Family will provide Thursday’s musical enter-tainment, with show times at 1:45, 4, and 7:30, all under the Big Tent. The second annual Sand Run, an easy-to-clean take on a mud race, will have competitors on the starting line in the Grandstand at 6:30 p.m. Admission will be $7 for adults and $5 for those 12 and younger. The thrill is guaranteed to be worth the expense. Kids Day is on Friday, which is also home to the Horse Show in the Horse Arena and two dairy shows in the Amanda Foltz Arena. There will be games for kids under the Big Tent for an hour and a half beginning at 1:45 that afternoon. Performances for the day are Gary Wick and Friends – a comedic ventriloquist act – showing at 1, 3:30 and 4:30, and Doc and the Scrubs at 7:45, all of which will be held in the Big Tent. In the Grandstand, the annual Demo Derby will return with stock cars, compact pick-ups and minivans at 7. Admission to the dirt, destruc-tion, and general chaos is set at $5 for kids 12 and under and $7 for adults. Saturday is Family Day, and the last day of the fair. The festivities will include the Becker County Fair Tractor Rendezvous’ debut at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m., the 4-H Horse Fun Show will be held in the Horse Arena. The fair’s second Demo Derby – this time showing 4 cylin-

BRIAN BASHAM/DL NEWSPAPERSGeneral chaos -- and, therefore, general fun -- at the Demo Derby will commence on both Friday and Saturday nights, at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand.


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At 6 years old, Gary Wick was cast in a rendition of Babes in Toyland, playing the part of the comic relief. On Friday, July 31, he’ll be under the Big Tent at the fair with dummies Clarence Duck and The Old Man, doing, more or less, the same thing. “I was always doing something like this as a hobby – all my life, always comedy,” said Wick, who has degrees in both teaching and engineering, but discovered he could turn a hobby into a career when he began writ-ing his own comedy routines. Wick took his comedic inspiration largely from Ab-bot and Costello. “They made me laugh,” he said. “I wanted to do something with that.” That is precisely what Wick is doing. He has spent years performing his original blend of ventriloquism, sound effects and outright hilarity for fairs, festivals, conventions, cruise ships, schools, comedy clubs, theme parks and corporate events across the country. Wick’s stunning resume also includes being a fea-ture act next to big-name entertainers, including REO Speedwagon, Kenny Chesney, and Marie Osmond. He has also loaned his talents to several television and ra-dio commercials, and has twice been voted a finalist on Showtime’s Funniest Person in America Competition. With accolades like those, he must be a pretty funny guy. The show that he’ll bring to the Becker County Fair will include sight gags, impressions, one-liners and witty observations on contemporary society, as well as ventriloquism through both his dummies and “human puppets” taken from the audience. “I bring volunteers up, and they’re the dummies, I’m the ventriloquist,” Wick said, adding that he often uses audience members to give operatic performances in a manner similar to how “the Three Stooges would approach opera.” Wick is also known for his vocal sound affects, in-cluding “the 64 Buick” and “deer hunting.” “I remember old ventriloquists who would talk about polyphony,” Wick recalled, adding with a laugh, “What’s that?” Polyphony is the practice of using two or more tones at once; it is most commonly used for music com-position. In humor, however, it makes for some truly excellent – and hilarious – sound effects, an art Wick has mastered.

Big Tent at the fair. “I love outdoor acts,” Wick said, emphasizing how excited he is to come to Detroit Lakes. “I’m looking for-ward to having a lot of fun.” Have some fun and more than a little laughter, and make sure to check out Wick and his wordy friends during your week at the fair.

“I do gunshots, sirens, explosions,” Wick said. “I make them into short 60-second stories.” Wick’s comedy act, having been performed and perfected in a variety of venues, appeals to all ages. A completely clean show, Gary Wick and Friends is a ter-rific opportunity for kids and parents both to enjoy a few chuckles. Friday offers three opportunities to do so, with shows at 1, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m. underneath the

BRIAN BASHAM/DL NEWSPAPERS Gary Wick and his dummies will take the stage under the Big Tent at the Becker County Fairgrounds Friday, July 31, with three shows throughout the afternoon.


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After 25 years of performing for audiences across the nation, Tuey Wil-son, Comic Stunt Juggler, has yet to bore a crowd. “(He) never stops adding outrageous and entertaining skills to his rep-ertoire,” said the Georgia Renaissance Festival’s review. Wilson has performed at renaissance festivals in five states, as well as at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, countless corporate events, colleges, trade shows, and cruise ships, and FOX’s Thirty Seconds to Fame. Although his juggling is rooted in classic technique, Wilson is continu-ously revamping his act by adding new manipulations, ideas, and objects – including flaming headgear, Nerf toys, spinning ropes, and a 7-foot tall freestanding ladder. Juggle Magazine has said of Wilson: “Those looking for wholesome laughs and incredible demonstrations of skill have found the Holy Grail in Tuey.” Wilson’s talents include throwing a lasso while riding a pogo-stick “horse,” juggling while walking across a flaming tightrope, and his ulti-mate mastery of what he refers to only as “The Trick,” which he credits to “a year extremely well-spent.” The time Wilson puts into his act is evident; few juggling shows are as able to awe crowds with their degree of coordination, speed, and sheer physical skill. His prowess is proven through his achievements, which include being a Guinness World Record holder and 5-time medalist in the International Juggling Championship. In addition to his incredible skill, Wilson has a humble, friendly, hu-morous style, which he portrays through slapstick humor and setting his stunts to dramatic music, including the Star Wars theme. In the promotional video featured on his website, Wilson paused while balancing atop a freestanding ladder – flaming torch in hand, about to ignite three more batons and perform a risky juggling endeav-or – looked into the audience, and said, “I should really say something here about kids not trying this at home…but that’s where I learned it.” With his humor and talent evident in the friendly and exciting atmo-sphere that he exudes, Wilson is a performer of astronomical heights – even while atop extremely shaky ladders. Unless you can stand to miss the thrills, laughs, gasps, and applause that any Tuey Wilson performance guarantees, make sure you’re under the Big Tent at 2 or 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

BRIAN BASHAM/DL NEWSPAPERS Tuey Wilson, juggler extraordinaire, will perform impressive feats at the Becker County Fair on Wednesday’s opening day, at both 2 and 4 p.m. under the Big Tent.


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After a first-year success, the Sand Run returnsBy THRESSA JOHNSONDetroit Lakes Newspapers

Last year, 1500 people showed up to witness the revving engines and flying sand of the Becker County Fair’s first Sand Run. With a turnout like that, it only made sense to make the run annual. “(There) seemed to be a lot of interest,” said Lowell Jorgenson, Fair Board Secre-tary and Treasurer. “We thought we would try it again.” The Sand Run is a beachier version of the mucky mud races that county fairs are famous for hosting. This one will take place on a 300-foot track in the Grand-stand at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. Members of the Mud Runners Associa-tion will be competing against one another for the fastest completion time on the course. “When they go do mud runs, someone gets stuck and then they have to tow them out with everyone else still going,” Jorgenson said as to why Becker County found sand to be a simpler – and tidier – alternative to mud. Fair Board President Bob Sonnenberg was enthusiastic about last year’s sand run, and will certainly be in attendance at this year’s, as well. “People shouldn’t miss it,” he said. For some typical county fair fun with an unorthodox twist, make sure you’re at this year’s sand run. As Jorgenson said, “The sand will fly!”

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After clown college, the rest is historyBy THRESSA JOHNSONDetroit Lakes Newspapers

Steve Russell’s juggling act was a flaming success at last year’s fair. This summer, he’s returning to Becker Coun-ty with his other half: his wife and jug-gling partner, Kobi Shaw. The couple has been performing together as In Capable Hands for 13 years. Shaw, who studied at Circle in The Square Theatre School and has Bach-elor’s degrees in drama and broadcast journalism, was working as an actress in New York City when she realized that her acting needed an extra kick. “A lot of shows at that time needed juggling, unicycling, that sort of thing,” Shaw said. And so she went to Florida and en-rolled at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, which offers class-es in pantomime, improvisation, char-acter development, makeup, acrobatics, stilt-walking and physical comedy like slaps and falls. Russell’s beginnings were somewhat different. “Lots of boys at 8 or 9 go through that stage where they get into juggling, mag-ic, ventriloquism,” Russell said. “I never grew out of that phase of my life.” After studying psychology and being certified as a clinical hypnotist, Russell also moved to Florida to attend Clown College. “People are always asking us where we met,” Russell said, adding with a smile, “a lot of people meet at college…” When Shaw and Russell first got their act together, it wasn’t the comedic per-fection that their shows now consist of. “It was difficult at first because he came from an improvisational back-ground, and I came from a theatre back-ground and wanted everything scripted,” Shaw said. Although their first season was a strug-gle, the couple learned to draw upon their strengths to complement each other’s.

“And now it works really well,” Shaw said. Separately, they have acted with or performed for Dick Van Dyke, Nanette Fabray, Ron Howard, the Royal Family of Spain, and countless others. Togeth-er, they made a national audience laugh with their performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. On a whim, Shaw and Russell sent a package of In Capable Hands material to the show’s producers. That was a Thurs-day. On Tuesday, they got a call asking if they would perform on the show. “That’s how easy it is!” Russell said with a laugh. Their exposure brought them a new sort of fame, although not as they had anticipated. “When we came home we got calls: ‘my 4-year old loves you, will you per-form at her birthday party?’” Russell said. “It wasn’t the way we expected, but we did get lots more calls.” Although Russell, who has trained over 100 Ringling Bros. clowns, also tours solo, he feels that much more can be done performing as a pair. “We can throw things back and forth to each other – not at each other,” he said with a laugh. “We’re both jugglers and performers,” Shaw said. “We’re unique in that.” One of In Capable Hands’ attributes is their singular ability to surprise audi-ences with anything from flying pizzas to impaled potatoes, all set to the back-ground banter the two provide. Of their banter’s ability to entertain, Shaw said with a grin, “It’s not just Steve talking.” Both stunt juggling and the day-to-day kind make In Capable Hands such a vibrant success. Russell and Shaw’s two sons, Tate and Quinn, travel with them, making the show a true family effort. “Amazingly enough they still laugh at us, after seeing it hundreds of times” Shaw said. The boys’ continual amusement says

something about the quality of In Ca-pable Hands’ performances – an appeal broader than some might expect. “What tends to happen is that parents think it’ll be a good show for the kids,” Russell said. “We surprise them. We en-

tertain the kids and the adults in differ-ent ways at the same time.” With impressive physical feats and an abundance of verbal comedy, In Capable Hands is a family act that’s ideal for any family to attend together.

BRIAN BASHAM/DL NEWSPAPERS Husband and wife performance duo Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw will perform under the Big Top during this year’s Becker County Fair.


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9 kids, 7 instruments and a good timeBy THRESSA JOHNSONDetroit Lakes Newspapers

If the Partridge Family lived on a farm in southern Minnesota and added in an accordion, a mandolin, and a few more kids who learned how to milk cows, grow tomatoes and make strawberry jam, it might resemble the Callens Family En-tertainers. Back for their fourth year at the Beck-er County Fair, the nine Callens kids will perform on Thursday, July 30 at 1:45, 4, and 7:30 p.m. under the Big Tent. “They are fabulous,” said Bob Son-nenberg, Fair Board President. “They’re back this year by request.” The Callens children range from age 4 to 22. Jessica Callens Dougherty, who is the eldest and speaks on behalf of the family, is married and the mother of a 4-month old. The Callens, she said, got in-volved with the touring circuit after first performing publicly in a nearby nursing home. “I hear of a lot of families that per-form together all beginning the same,” Callens Dougherty said. “It’s a common thing.” Once people began to hear about the Callens kids and their talents, they were

asked to give performances at many dif-ferent locations. They now perform 20-some shows during an average season. The group plays approximately 7 in-struments altogether, including the gui-tar, keyboard, organ, and violin. “We all sing – even Mario, the little guy,” Dough-erty said with a smile. The kids’ talent likely stems from their parents. “Mom sings, and Dad plays the gui-tar,” Dougherty said. During the off-season, the Callens family practices a couple of hours every day, a rehearsal schedule that has to be lightened during the summer when they become busy with travel and perfor-mances. “It’s a time commitment, but we make it work,” Dougherty said. With a family of eleven – thirteen with Dougherty’s beau and baby – all making music together, doing farm work together, and traveling together, making it work is a continual effort. “Every family is going to argue – otherwise there’s something wrong,” Dougherty said. “I would say that we are close. We have to work together.” Dougherty and her husband and child live nearby the family farm, and her

siblings often baby-sit for them. Their close proximity, coupled with minimal conflict, make evident the family’s deep connections to one another. That rela-tionship must be a strong one for people to spend so much time in tandem. If they didn’t enjoy spending time to-gether, “we wouldn’t do it,” Dougherty said.

Be glad that they do, and come hear the Callens Family’s musical talents, straight from the farm to the fair. “We’re definitely looking forward to coming to Becker County,” Dougherty said. “We really enjoy the fair there. We’ve met a lot of nice people.”

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Back for its 18th year of glamour, talent and eloquence, the Miss and Junior Miss Becker County Fair Pag-eant will begin the week’s festivities on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Grandstand. Putting together the event, al-though chaotic, is a thrill that Tami Bigger has taken on for the past five years. “It gets kind of crazy,” Bigger said of organizing the contestants, since the number of entrants tends to change daily. Still, she finds that her efforts are entirely worthwhile.

“For them, it’s a good learning and growing opportunity. They meet a lot of new friends, lose fears of be-ing in front of people, and gain con-fidence,” she said. “They’re great – I love them all.” Junior Miss Becker County Fair 2008, Kristin Johnson, will return to pass on her crown to one of five girls up for this year’s title. Johanna Grimsley, a 15-year old who just finished her freshman year at Detroit Lakes High School, is the daughter of Barbara Schiller and Dale Grimsley. Scott and Shawna Va-reberg’s 15-year old daughter Miran-da will also be competing. She lives in Audubon and also recently wrapped

up her ninth grade year. Hailey Jutz, 13-year old daughter of Chad and Shantel Jutz, will be in eighth grade this fall and lives in Frazee. The three girls have all chosen to dance as their talent during that portion of the pageant. Chelsie Sanders of Frazee, the 14-year old daughter of Valerie Sanders and Joshua Thomas, will be singing for the pageant. Clay and Toni Fair-banks’ daughter Megan will perform a sign language song. She is 13 and lives in Ogema. There are five contestants vying for the Miss Becker County Fair title this summer, as well. Heather Pearson of Lake Park

Miss and Junior Miss girls

MEGAN FAIRBANKSJr. Miss Becker County Fair

JOHANNA GRIMSLEYJr. Miss Becker County Fair

HAILEY JUTZJr. Miss Becker County Fair

CHELSIE SANDERSJr. Miss Becker County Fair

MIRANDA VAREBERGJr. Miss Becker County Fair


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will perform a piece on her guitar. She is the 16-year old daughter of Brent Pearson and Carmen Elston. Annie Erickson, daughter of Donna Lefebvre and Jamie Erickson, is 16 and lives in Waubun. Erickson will be dancing for the talent section of the competition. 18-year old Allison Gunderson’s talent is in the culinary arts. She lives in Audubon and is the daughter of Jerry and Deb Gunder-son. Hailey Washburn is 17 and lives in Detroit Lakes. She is the daughter of Shantay Washburn and Jeff Osborn. 17-year old Kayla Buermann, daugh-ter of Jackie Buerman, is also from Detroit Lakes. Both girls will sing as

their talent. Last year’s Miss Becker County, Sa-die Nistler, will come back to award 2009’s winner with her crown. Before the pageant begins, each of the girls will complete a personal in-terview with the judges, which will account for thirty percent of their scores. On Wednesday night, the audience will watch as each young lady competes in the talent, evening gown, and onstage interview aspects of the pageant. Following the program, there will be a Queen’s Reception. The girls who are named as this summer’s Miss and Junior Miss Becker Coun-ty Fair will be present at fair events

throughout the rest of the weekend, and will also represent Becker Coun-ty at other pageants around the area. Winners will receive $250 savings bonds, as well as other prizes donat-ed by local businesses. Tickets for the pageant are $7 for adults, and kids 5 and under will be admitted for free. Witness the competition’s proceed-ings – and applaud ten of the area’s highly talented young ladies – in the Grandstand on Wednesday night at 6:30.

compete for pageant titles

ANNIE ERICKSONMiss Becker County Fair

ALLISON GUNDERSONMiss Becker County Fair

HEATHER PEARSONMiss Becker County Fair

HAILEY WASHBURNMiss Becker County Fair

KAYLA BUERMANNMiss Becker County Fair

Becker County Fair 200912Fairboard MeMbersPresident: Bob sonnenberg28603 State Hwy. 34, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-8407

Vice-President: roger engstrom22300 NW Pickerel Lk Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-8841

secretary/treasurer: Lowell Jorgenson26618 Co. Hwy. 26, Callaway, MN 56521, 375-4611

board MeMbers include:Jeff axton25366 Duffney Rd, Rochert MN 56578, 847-5746dustin dahring316 East Frazee Avenue, Vergas, MN 56587, 342-2991shawn eckert36860 Rethwisch Ln., Frazee, MN 56544, 334-4045amy Jorgenson26618 Co. Hwy. 26, Callaway, MN 56521, 375-4611sharon Leegard23487 260th St., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 439-6740Matt Moore25374 Co. Hwy. 32, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-3359deWayne Myhre812 3rd St., Apt. 1, Audubon, MN 56511, 439-3125travis schauer12480 Co. Hwy. 8, Lake Park, MN 56554, 238-5077Keith sonnenberg30786 State Hwy. 34, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-5490roger Winter25878 Co. Hwy. 14, Callaway, MN 56521, 375-3704

FairBOard cOMMittee assiGnMents: *committee chairperson is the First Person on each List (in Bold Print)

Fair ManaGer: Bob sonnenberg4-H actiVities: roger engstrom, Amy Jorgenson

deMO derBy: travis schauer, Shawn Eckert, Matt Moore, Dusty Dahring

cattLe & cattLe Barn: Keith sonnenberg, Shawn Eckert, DeWayne Myhre, Dustin Dahring

HOrse & HOrse Barn: travis schauer, Dustin Dahring, Jeff Axton

POuLtry & raBBit Barn: Matt Moore, Dustin Dahring, DeWane Myhre

eXHiBit BuiLdinG: amy Jorgenson, Sharon Leegard

Gates, crOWd cOntrOL, ParKinG & saFety, PersOnneL, GrOunds & OFFice: Lowell Jorgenson, Keith Sonnenberg, Jeff Axton

carniVaL: Lowell Jorgenson, Travis Schauer, Bob Sonnenberg, Keith Sonnenberg, Roger Winter

PreMiuM BOOKs, cOMMerciaL eXHiBits & ad-VertisinG: shawn eckert, Lowell Jorgenson, Roger Engstrom, Matt Moore, DeWayne Myhre

OFF seasOn GrOund care, rent & iMPrOVe-Ments: Bob sonnenberg, Lowell Jorgenson, Keith Sonnenberg, Dustin Dahring, Travis Schauer, Roger Winter

GaMBLinG cOMMittee: sharon Leegard, Amy Jorgenson, Roger Winter

entertainMent FOr Grandstand & BiG tent: Bob sonnenberg, Lowell Jorgenson, Keith Sonnen-berg, Roger Winter, Amy Jorgenson

seniOr citiZens/antiQue cars/scHOOL HOuse: roger engstrom, Roger Winter, Lowell JorgensonGeneral rules:1. Entries of premiums may be made by residents of

Becker County, including residents of Clay and Otter Tail Townships adjoining Becker County, except Open Class Livestock. This includes the employees of the Fair and Fair Board members. All other entries for premiums must be first approved by the director in charge of the division.

2. Open class livestock is open to all Minnesota County residents (if space capacity is not filled and pre-registration is completed). All fair employees and fair board members are eligible to enter. All other entries and premiums must be first approved by the director in charge of the division.

3. All entries must be made in the proper division on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and until 5 p.m.

4. Check out for Open Class early a.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Sunday. 4-H check out is before10 a.m. Sunday.

5. All entries will be judged on the basis of general merit. No consideration given to freak articles or animals.

6. All entries of potatoes or corn must be representative of class and variety under which they are shown.

7. The association will not be responsible for the loss or injury to any livestock exhibits.

8. No exhibit will be placed that has less than the required number of articles or pounds.

9. All articles of handwork must have been made since last Fair. Canned foods must be from August of the previous year to this year. Agricultural products must be grown this year.

10. All claims for premiums or errors must be made to the treasurer within 10 days after the Fair ends.

11. Diligence will be used by the officers of the Fair, but the Fair will not be responsible for the injury or loss of an exhibit or for the injury of any person.

12. All exhibitors of livestock must have stock in the ring promptly after being called by the judges.

13. All cattle, sheep, and hogs must be accompanied by a health certificate according to rules of the Min-nesota Livestock Sanitary Board.

14. No article previously exhibited will be accepted.15. Any person violating any of the rules of the Fair As-

sociation will be deprived of receiving any premium that may be awarded to his or her exhibit.

16. The Board of Directors reserves the final and abso-lute right to interpret these rules and regulations to determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or incident to the Fair and if neces-sary, reserve the right to prorate any or all cash prizes.

17. Motorcycle and bicycles are not allowed on the fairgrounds. All other motorized vehicles must be parked. No driving on Fairgrounds.

18. ** County Fair Camping Information: Any person 20 years old or under camping on the fairgrounds must register at the Fair Board Office prior to setting up camp. Registration requires a parents signature and overnight supervision by an adult. The registration form must be available when being checked by our security or fair personnel. All prob-lems will be turned over to the city police.

it’s easy!Check the general rules and the particular rules of the division you wish to enter.Bring your exhibit Wednesday to the building where the exhibit will be diplayed.Check after juding for your placing.

Pick up your prize money at the place where you entered your exhibit.Checks will be ready Sunday at chekout time.Cash your check promptly.Thank you for exhibiting and good luck. raffle ticket Policy1. Raffle tickets can be sold under the following condi-

tions: Money from the sale of tickets will go to benefit the Fair or a non-profit organization.

2. Board must approve the selling of all raffle tickets including 4-H.

3. Any politial or controversial organization cannot sell raffle tickets.

Becker county youth Market auctionThe Becker County Youth Market Auction is a function of the Becker County Fairboard. Below is an opportu-nity for 4-H and FFA members.

Becker county youth Market Livestock auction Bylaws:1. To be eligible to sell in the Becker County Youth

Market Livestock Auction all market beef and dairy steers, market sheep and market swine must win a red or blue ribbon and must be the recommended Becker County Livestock Committee market weight. Market poultry, market rabbits and market goats are blue ribbon winners only.

2. Becker County youth can enter only one eligible 4-H or FFA animal in the auction. Members that have more than one market animal must report to the Youth Market Livestock Auction Committee at the table set up in the barn by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. One exception, if a youth has a Champion or Reserve Champion market animal in more than one market species, he/she would be eligible to sell both in the youth auction, provided there is more than three animals in each class. Market species are beef, swine, sheep, goats, market pens poultry, market pens rabbits, and dairy steers. Preferably, if you know what animals you are going to take into the auction let the committee know as soon as possible. Exhibitors in violation of this rule will not be in the Market Auction.

3. Animals going into the auction ring are to be prepared as for their regular show. If not fit for a regular show, the animals will not sell in the auction. Displaying the show ribbon is acceptable. (This would allow market animals to be shown in lamb lead wool garments, but this would be the only exception to the policy.)

4. The 4-H/FFA member must be on hand to bring their animal into ring. No sibling or other 4-H/FFA member can bring in the animal. They must also be present at the end of the auction to have pictures taken with the successful bidder, if requested. If the exhibitor is not available for pictures, he-she will forfeit 50% of their market auction premium to the auction committee. If you need an exception, it must be brought to the Becker County Youth Market Livestock Auction Committee 24 hours before the auction.

5. A commission on premium will be taken from each exhibitor’s check for promotion, advertising, and the bidders breakfast expense and to comply with youth livestock education in Becker County.

6. Animals must be at the following weights to be eligible, at the Becker County Fair, to enter the Youth Market Livestock Auction. Market Goats-40 lbs; Sheep-90 lbs; Swine-190. lbs; Beef Steers-1000 lbs; Dairy Steers-1000 lbs; Lowline or Mini Breeds-550

lbs.7. FFA members must be an active member of a Becker

County FFA Chapter while in high school or must be an active member of a collegiate program. They must be under the age of 21 years the day of the auction and also be a current resident of Becker County.

8. Youth cannot have sold an animal in another FFA/4-H auction in the same calendar year.

9. Successful bidder has the option to purchase the animal and eligible animals shall be noted at the auction.

oPen class liVesTocK:director: Keith sonnenberg 847-5490entry Fee: $2.00 per animal enteredBreeder or farm limited to two breeds and two ani-mals per lot. Boars must have tusks removed.no straw will be furnished for bedding.FFa & 4-H animals may be shown if entry fee is paid prior to the show.

diVisiOn a - cattLe:Premiums $15.00 - $12.00 - $9.00IMPORTANT NOTICE: Application for entry to this divi-sion must be registered before Wednesday. All classes shown together, all breeds, no steers.* Registered and grade animals shown together. dairy BreedsClass 1-Shorthorns, Dairy Type (registered-grade)Class 2-Holstein (registered-grade)Class 3-Guerneys (registered-grade)Class 4-Jerseys (registered-grade)Class 5-Brown Swiss (registered-grade)Class 6-Airshire (registered-grade)Lot-

1. Yearling Bull, 1 year and under 22. Bull, 2 years and over3. Heifer Calf, 4 months and under 1 year4. Jr. Yearling Heifer, 1 year and under 18

months5. Sr. Yearling Heifer, 18 months and under

2 years6. Cow, 2 years and under 37. Cow, 3 years and over8. Best Uddered, overall breeds, to be judged

on udder alone-ribbon only. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. Novice Class (Exhibitor 8 years and younger)rules-

1. No entry fee2. Exhibitor must be 8 years old or younger.3. Calf must be 4 months old or younger (born

after April 15 of current year).4. All breeds will be shown together.5. Calf cannot be shown in any other class:

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Becker County Fair 2009 13Class 10-Simmental (registered-grade)Class 11-Any other recorded breed (registered-grade)Lot-

1. Bull, Junior Calf, calved on or after Jan. 12. Bull, Yearling3. Yearling Steer, all breeds4. Heifer, Junior Calf, calved on or after Jan. 15. Heifer, Senior Calf, Calved Sept.-Dec.6. Heifer, Summer Yearling, Calved June-Aug.7. Heifer, Junior Yearling, Calved March-May8. Heifer, Senior Yearling, Calved Jan.-Feb.9. Heifer, Fall Yearling, Calved Sept.-Dec.10. Cow/Calf after Jan. 1

Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. diVisiOn B - sHeeP:Premiums $9.00 - $6.00 - $3.00IMPORTANT NOTICE: Application for entry to this divi-sion must be registered before Wednesday. Class 1-All recorded breeds (registered-grade)Lot-

1. Ram, 2 years old or over2. Ram, 1 year old and under 2 years3. Sr. Ram Lamb, born before Jan. 1 of current

year4. Jr. Ram Lamb, born on or after Jan. 1 of cur-

rent year5. Ewe, 1 year old and under 2 years6. Jr. Ewe Lamb, born on or after Jan. 1 of cur-

rent year7. Pair Ewe Lambs8. Flock 1 ram any age, 2 ewes Lot 4 and 2 ewe

lambs9. Young Flock 2 ewe lambs and 1 ram lamb 10. Market Lamb, born after Jan. 1 of current year

Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. diVisiOn B1 - sWine:Premiums $9.00 - $6.00 - $3.00 Class 1-Swine, all breeds, purebred, and commercial (shown together)LOT-

1. Jan. Boar (farrowed Jan. current year)2. Feb. Boar (farrowed Feb. current year)3. Jan. Gilt (same as boar)4. Feb. Gilt (same as boar)5. Gilt (March and later)6. Market barrow (any age)7. Market guilt (any age)

4-H and FFa animals can be shown in open class if entry fee is paid on entry day, Wednesday. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. diVisiOn B2 - GOats:Premiums $9.00 - $6.00 - $3.00 Class 1-

LOT-1. Jr. Doe Kid (April 1-June 30 of current year)2. Sr. Doe Kid (Jan. 1- March 31 of current

year)3. Dry Yearling Doe (born in previous year)4. Milking Yearling Doe (born in previous year)5. Milking 2 Year Old (born two years prior)6. Milking Doe (3-4 years old)7. Milking Doe (5+ years old)8. Market Goat (born on or after Jan. 1 of

current year) Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages. diVisiOn c - POuLtry:DIRECTOR: Matthew Moore 847-3359Premiums $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 1. An exhibitor is limited to three breeds or classes. 2. An exhibitor is limited to two entries in each lot for each breed. All members of the same family should constitute a single entry. 3. All entries must be in by 11 a.m. Wednesday. 4. Turkeys, geese and ducks must be entered in pairs as either old pairs or young pairs. They will compete in all respective classes. 5. Sick or diseased birds will not be admitted to show and birds becoming sick after entering the show will be removed by the superintendent. 6. Chickens and turkeys must have completed Form 5.00-2E from hatchery where purchased verifying that parent stock was tested negative for pollorum and typhoid diseases or a health certificate within 90 days of the fair by a veterinarian. If not, veterinarian will best and there will be a charge for testing. 7. Each entry must state whether young or old fowl. An old fowl is a bird hatched prior to the year of the fair. 8. The awards and premiums shall be selected ac-cording to the American Standard of Perfection. 9. Any breed recognized by the American Standard of Perfection may be shown. 10. A pen of fowls shall consist of one male and two females. A pair shall be one male and one female. 11. All exhibitors are expected to volunteer time to help clean the barn and keep watch throughout the day. A sign up sheet will be available on entry day.

chickensClass 1-Light Chickens (egg type)Class 2-Heavy Chickens (meat types)Class 3-BantamsClass 4-Rare BreedLOT-

1. Cock2. Hen3. Cockeral4. Pullet

Geese

Class 5-ToulouseClass 6-AfricanClass 7-ChineseClass 8-White EmbdenLOT-

1. Gander2. Goose

ducks

Class 9-White PekinClass 10-Rouen

Class 11-MallardClass 12-MuscovyClass 13-Any other breedLOT-

1. Drake2. Hen turkeys

Class 14-Heavy BreedsClass 15-Light Breeds (Beltsville)LOT-

1. Tom.2. Hen Game Birds

Class 16-Guinea FowlClass 17-PigeonClass 18-PheasantClass 19-PartridgeClass 20-QuailLOT-

1. Male2. Female

rabbits1. An exhibitor is limited to three entries, only two entries per lot, accepted on a first come basis while room lasts.2. All entries must be in by 8:00 a.m. Wednesday.3. Exhibitors are required to be present to show their own rabbit out of the cage.4. All exhibitors are expected to volunteer time to help clean the barn and keep watch throughout the day. A sign-up sheet will be available on entry day. Class 21-Any breedLOT- 1. Single fryer, purebred or crossbred, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs. 2. Pen of 3 purebreed fryers all the same breed and variety, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs. 3. Pen of 3 crossbreed fryers, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs.LOts 4-11 are for Purebreeds 4. Pre-Jr. Buck, ARBA Standards 5. Pre-Jr. Doe, ARBA Standards 6. Jr. Buck, 6 mo. or less, ARBA Standards 7. Jr. Doe, 6 mo. or less, ARBA Standards 8. Intermediate Buck, ARBA Standards 9. Intermediate Doe, ARBA Standards 10. Sr. Buck, ARBA Standards 11. Sr. Doe, ARBA StandardsLOts 12-15 are judged on meat quality only 12. Crossbred Jr. Buck, 6 mo. or less 13. Crossbred Jr. Doe, 6 mo. or less 14. Crossbred Sr. Buck, over 6 mo. 15. Crossbred Sr. Doe, over 6 mo

diVisiOn d - VeGetaBLe, Fruit, HerBs, FOraGe:superintendent: shelia WellePremiums $3.00 - $2.00- $1.00There will be a Grand and Reserve Grand Champion ribbon in each class. You can enter up to 2 entries per lot.

Class 1 - Garden VegetablesVegetables are not to be skinned or scrubbed. Tap root should be trimmed to 1 1/2 inches. Tops should be trimmed off to 1 1/2 inch to 2 inches above the crown. Leave few outer leaves on cabbage. Please provide variety names.

LOT-1. Beans, green (12) 2. Beans, yellow (12) 3. Beans, purple (12)4. Beets (6) 5. Broccoli (1) 6. Cabbage, early (1) 7. Cabbage, red (1) 8. Carrots (6) 9. Cantaloupe (2) 10. Cauliflower (1)11. Corn, sweet, yellow (5 in husks) 12. Corn, sweet, white (5 in husks)13. Cucumber, pickling, 3-5 long (6) 14. Cucumber, slicing, 6-10 long (3) 15. Eggplant (2)16. Garlic (3 bulbs)17. Gourds, any variety (2) 18. Kohlrabi, 2-3 ball (2) 19. Lettuce, leaf (entire plant) (1)20. Onions, yellow (4) 21. Onions, white (4)22. Onions, purple (4) 23. Peas, green (12 in pod) 24. Peas, snap (12 pods)25. Peppers, sweet (3) 26. Peppers, hot (3) 27. Potatoes, Norland (9)28. Potatoes, Pontiac (9)29. Potatoes, Russet (9)30. Potatoes, Kennebec (9)31. Potatoes, Other (9)32. Pumpkins, Mini 6 inch or less (2)33. Pumpkins, over 6 inces (1)34. Rhubarb, leaves trimmed (6 stalks) 35. Squash, summer, 6-8 (2)36. Squash, Zucchini 6-8 inches (2)37. Squash,round, scallop (2) 38. Squash, summer, other variety (2)39. Squash, acorn (2)40. Squash, Buttercup (2)41. Squash, winter, other variety (2)42. Tomatoes, cherry, one inch or less (12)43. Tomatoes, cherry, over one inch, remove stems (6) 44. Tomatoes, red slicing (4, remove stems)45. Tomatoes, yellow (4) 46. Turnips (6)47. Watermelon (2) 48. Any other vegetable (4 is small, 2 if large

Number of vegetables in display should be the same as listed in the Lot Number (for example: carrots (6) etc).

class 2 - FruitLOT-

1. Apples, crab (5) 2. Apples, large (5) 3. Cherries, any type (12) 4. Currants, (1 cup)5. Gosseberries, (1 cup)6. Grapes (2 clusters) 7. Plums (5) 8. Raspberries (remove stems, 1 cup) 9. Strawberries-pint box (1) 10. Wild Chokecherries (1 cup) 11. Any other wild berries, labeled (1 cup)12. Any other fruit

class 3 - HerbsLOT- 1. Basil, sweet 2. Basil, purple

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1. Alfalfa, sheaf, green2. Alfalfa, cured (3 bundle tied, in bag) 3. Mix or grass hay, cured (3 inch bundle tied)4. Oats-sheaf5. Barley-sheaf 6. Rye-sheaf7. Wheat, spring-sheaf8. Soybeans-sheaf9. Corn, silage- 6 stalks tied, no roots10. Other

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diVisiOn e - Home economics:Superintendent: Carolyn Wenger 847-4913 (evenings).1. All entries must be made in the name of the individu-al baking/canning the exhibit (for safety reasons, must be at least 5 years old for baking, 8 years for canning and have active participation in the exhibit)2. Wrap baked goods in clear ziplock gallon size plastic bags.3. Enter items made since August 2008.4. There are classes available for children and classes for adults. 4-Hers may also enter items in these divi-sions.5. Adult canning rules apply to youth classes6. No commercial mix products7. You can enter up to 2 entries per lot.

***special contest on Friday, July 31 - “Blueberry muffins” - entry day is Friday only from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. need 6 pieces for judging and for display afterward. Judging by local celebrities at 1:15. Premiums $3.00 - $2.00 - $1.00All deserving entries will receive ribbons.Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top two entries in each class.class 1 through class 3 are for children 5 - 12 (they may exhibit in other classes if they want)cLass 1 - QuicK BreadsLot 1 - Baking powder biscuits (3)Lot 2 - Muffins (3)Lot 3 - Banana Bread (medium loaf)Lot 4 - Vegetable Bread (medium loaf)cLass 2 - Bars and cOOKiesThree bars or cookie per entry, cut in uniform size (2 - 2 1/2 inches)Lot 1 - Bars unfrosted

Lot 2 - Frosted barsLot 3 - Chocolate Chip CookiesLot 4 - Peanut Butter CookiesLot 5 - Ginger Snap CookiesLot 6 - Other CookiescLass 3 - candyFour to be shownLot 1 - FudgeLot 2 - CaramelsLot 3 - Peanut BrittleLot 4 - Assorted plate of 6cLass 4 - yeast Bread (Medium size loaves)Lot 1 - White LoafLot 2 - GrahamLot 3 - OatmealLot 4 - RyeLot 5 - Multi-GrainLot 6 - Whole WheatLot 7 - Bread MachineLot 8 - OthercLass 5 - sWeet yeast BreadLot 1 - Buns (3)Lot 2 - Cinnamon rolls (3)Lot 3 - Cloverleaf, Parkerhouse or dinner rollsLot 4 - Other cLass 6 - QuicK BreadsLot 1 - Baking powder biscuits (3)Lot 2 - Blueberry muffins (3)Lot 3 - Any other muffins (3)Lot 4 - Lefse (1 round)Lot 5 - Banana bread (medium loaf)Lot 6 - Vegetable bread (medium loaf)Lot 7 - Other (3)cLass 7 - caKe (about 8” size pan)Lot 1 - Decorated cupcakes, judged on decoration (4)Lot 2 - Decorated cake (not cupcakes)Lot 3 - Spice cake (unfrosted)Lot 4 - Sponge cake (unfrosted)Lot 5 - Chocolate cake (unfrosted)Lot 6 - Other (unfrosted)

cLass 8 - Bars and cOOKiesThree bars or cookies per entry unless specified. About 2 to 2 ½” in uniform sizeLot 1 - Bars, unfrosted, not browniesLot 2 - Bars, frosted, not browniesLot 3 - Brownies, unfrostedLot 4 - Brownies, frostedLot 5 - Chocolate chip cookiesLot 6 - Peanut butter cookiesLot 7 - White drop cookiesLot 8 - Chocolate drop cookiesLot 9 - Icebox cookiesLot 10 - Rolled white cookiesLot 11 - Rolled dark cookiesLot 12 - Sugar cookiesLot 13 - Oatmeal raisin cookiesLot 14 - Festive assortment (4)Lot 15 - Holiday or wedding (4)Lot 16 - GingersnapsLot 17 - SnickerdoodlesLot 18 - Other cookiesLot 19 - Other barscLass 9 dOnutsthree to be shownLot 1 - Plain rolled donutsLot 2 - Donuts dropped from donut makercLass 10 - Pie (Small size shell, 6 inches)no cream or custard type piesLot 1 - AppleLot 2 - CherryLot 3 - Peach

Lot 4 - BlueberryLot 5 - Rhubarb Lot 6 -Empty shell (any size)cLass 11 - candyFour to be shownLot 1 - FudgeLot 2 - Peanut BrittleLot 3 - Dipped chocolateLot 4 - CaramelsLot 5 - Assorted plate or boxLot 6 - Miscellaneous candy other than listed abovePrOcessinG ruLes:Exhibit in colorless, standard jars. Jams, jellies and pickles may use 1/2 pint or pint size jars. Low acid vegetables need to be processed in a pressure canner according to the times recommended in the University of Minnesota publications available at the Extension Of-fice. They will not be judged if they were not prepared according to the recommendations.

Check for positive seal. Remove outer ring. NO WAX!! Label should include PRODUCT NAME, METHOD OF PROCESSING AND TIME OF PROCESSING. NO OPEN KETTLE WILL BE ACCEPTED IN ANY CANNING CATEGORY INCLUDING JAMS AND JELLIES. No food coloring.

**ALL CANNING INCLUDING JAMS AND JELLIES MUST HAVE A 1” X 3” LABEL PLACED ON TOP OF JAR WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, METHOD OF PROCESSING AND TIME.NO MIRACLE WHIP JARS ALLOWED - MUST USE REGULAR CANNING JARS.cLass 12 - canned Fruit*Refer to processing rulesLot 1 - PeachesLot 2 - PearsLot 3 - Crab apple, wholeLot 4 - PlumsLot 5 - BlueberriesLot 6 - RhubarbLot 7 - ApricotsLot 8 - CherriesLot 9 - RaspberriesLot 10 - Syrup (any kind)Lot 11 – ApplesauceLot 12 - OthercLass 13 - canned VeGetaBLes and Meat*Refer to processing rulesLot 1 - Beans, greenLot 2 - CarrotsLot 3 - CornLot 4 - PeasLot 5 - BeetsLot 6 - PumpkinLot 7 - PotatoesLot 8 - Tomato, wholeLot 9 - BeefLot 10 - ChickenLot 11 - FishLot 12 - Spaghetti sauceLot 13 - SauerkrautLot 14 - SalsaLot 15 - Vegetable juiceLot 16 - TurnipsLot 17 - AsparagusLot 18 - Chili sauceLot 19 - OthercLass 14 - JeLLy and JaM*Refer to processing rulesLot 1 - Chokecherry jellyLot 2 - Crab apple jelly

Lot 3 - Grape jellyLot 4 - Strawberry jellyLot 5 - Raspberry jellyLot 6 - Strawberry jamLot 7 - Raspberry jamLot 8 - Apricot jamLot 9 - Peach JamLot 10 - Blueberry JamLot 11 - Jelly, any native fruitLot 12 - Jam, any native fruitLot 13 - Jam, any native vegetableLot 14 - Jelly, any native vegetableLot 15 - Any marmaladeLot 16 - Apple buttercLass 15 - PicKLes*Refer to processing rulesLot 1 - Bread and butterLot 2 - BeetLot 3 - Whole sweet cucumberLot 4 - Sweet chunk cucumberLot 5 - Dill picklesLot 6 - RelishLot 7 - Pickled peppersLot 8 – Pickled veggiesLot 9 - other

needLeWOrKclass 1 – 10 and underclass 2 – 11 to 14class 3 – 15 to 18class 4 – 19 to 65class 5 – 65+class 6 – nursing Home or group home resident, any age

ribbons are given to all deserving entries. Grand and reserve Grand ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top entries in each class to deserv-ing entries.

eMBrOideryOnly two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories.Lot 1 - PillowcasesLot 2 - Clothing articleLot 3 - Wall hanging or picture - must be able to be hung for displayLot 4 - Dish towelsLot 5 - Counted cross stitch, up to 6” diameterLot 6 - Counted cross stitch, 7 - 10” diameterLot 7 - Counted cross stitch, 11” or largerLot 8 - Hardanger, up to 7”, not wall hangingLot 9 - Hardanger, 8” or larger diameter, not wall hangingLot 10 - Hardanger, any size, wall hanging only - dowel rods/hangers attached must be attachedLot 11 - Hardanger, any size, table runner onlyLot 12 – Hardanger, miscellaneous other than listed aboveLot 13 – Brazilian embroideryLot 14 – Swedish weavingLot 15 – Miscellaneous other than listed abovecHristMas - needlework onlyLot 20 - Lunch or table clothLot 21 - Table RunnerLot 22 - Tree skirtLot 23 - Wall hanging - dowel rods/hangers must be attached Lot 24 - Tree decorationLot 25 - StockingLot 26 - Centerpiece - needlework onlyLot 27 - Miscellaneous - needlework only other than listed above

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Becker County Fair 2009 15crOcHeted articLeLot 30 - BootiesLot 31 - Doily, up to 10 inchesLot 32 - Doily, 11 inches or largerLot 33 - Pot holders (2)Lot 34 - Table clothLot 35 - SweaterLot 36 - PillowLot 37 - AfghanLot 38 - Baby AfghanLot 40 - Crocheted baby setLot 41 - Shawl / ponchoLot 42 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy)Lot 43– mittensLot 44 – Cap / Hat child,Lot 45 - Cap / hat, adultLot 46 – Cap / had and scarf setLot 47 – Cap and mittens setLot 48 – ScarvesLot 49 - VestKnittinGLot 60 - BootiesLot 61 - Plain mittensLot 62 - Man’s sweaterLot 63 - Lady’s sweaterLot 64 - Child’s sweaterLot 65– Infant’s sweaterLot 66 – AfghanLot 67 – Baby afghanLot 68 - Knitted baby setLot 69 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy)Lot 70 - Cap / Hat, childLot 71 - Cap / Hat adultLot 72 - Cap / Hat and scarf setLot 73 – Poncho or shawlLot 74 – ScarfLot 75 – Felting Lot 76 – VestLot 77 – Cap and mittens set Lot 78 - PurseMacHine KnittinG:Lot 90 - Man’s sweaterLot 91- Lady’s sweaterLot 92 - Child’s sweaterLot 93 - AfghanLot 94 – ScarfLot 95 – Miscellaneous other than listed aboveQuiLts - judging based on category Lot 100 - Patchwork quiltLot 101 - Baby quiltLot 102 - Appliquéd quiltLot 103 - Hand stitched quiltingLot 104 - Machine stitched quilting (not professionally done)Lot 105 - Tied quiltLot 106 - Pieced quilt - machine stitchedLot 107 - Pieced quilt - hand sewn piecingLot 108 - Quilted wall hanging (must bring dowel rod or other hanging device and able to be hung up or will not be entered)Lot 109 - Miscellaneous quilted item other than listed aboveLot 110 - Crib quilt embroideredLot 111 - Large embroidered quiltLot 112 - Table RunnerLot 113 – Table Runner seasonalLot 114 – Paper Piecing method of quiltingLot 115 – Left over fabrics, color coordinatedLot 116 - Lap quiltssewingLot 130 - Woman’s blouse or shirtLot 131 - Man’s shirt

Lot132– Child’s shirtLot 133 - DressLot 134 - Sleep or lounge wearLot 135 - SkirtLot 136 - SuitLot 137 - Coat or outdoor jacketLot 138 - Active sportswearLot 139 - Skirt, slacks or shortsLot 140 - Designer shirt (shirt may be purchased)Lot 141 - Child’s dressLot 142 - Child’s active sportswearLot 143 - Child’s sleepwearLot 144 - Infants clothingLot 145 - VestLot 146 - Dress jacketLot 147 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy) other than listed aboveLot 148 – Room accessoryLot 149 – CostumesLot 150 – polar fleeceLot 151 - recycled item – needleworkdOLL / tOysLot 160 - Toy - crochetedLot 161 - Toy - knittedLot 162 - Toy - sewedLot 163 - Doll - crochetedLot 164 - Doll - knittedLot 165 - Doll - sewedLot 166 - Doll clothing crochetedLot 167 - Doll clothing knittedLot 167 - Doll clothing sewedLot 168 - Fancy dolls (meant to be looked at only dolls)ruGsLot 180 - BraidedLot 181 - Loom wovenLot 182 - CrochetedLot 183 - Miscellaneous other than listed abovePotpourriLot 190 - NeedlepointLot 191 - CrewelLot 192 - Fancy pillowLot 193 - Tatted articleLot 194 - Recycled handcraft (must involve needle-work)Lot 195 - Plastic canvas itemLot 196 - Loom weaving - clothingLot 197 - Loom weaving - otherLot 198 – Beadwork – on clothing or other needleworkLot 199 - Latchhook Lot 200 – Gift idea- must include needleworkLot 201 - Miscellaneous other than listed above

Homemaker’s comtestThe theme of the 2009 Contest this year is RECYCLING. You may bring as many baskets as you wish. Bring exhibits to the Open Class Building at the Becker County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 29 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. Exhibits must be picked up Sunday, August 2nd by 11 am. If you are unable to do this please arrange for someone else to pick up your exhibit(s).1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each category. First place in each lot will be awarded a $5 premium Any questions call Mary Hanebuth at 847-8670

diVisiOn F - Fine arts & craFts:Superintendent: Carolyn Wenger 847-4913 (evenings)Premiums $3.00 - $2.00 - $1.00all deserving entries will receive ribbonsGrand and Reserve Grand Champion Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top two entries in

each class.Classes will be available for children and adults.4-Hers may also enter items in this division.1. Each entry must be amateur work, made by the ex-hibitor.2. Each entry must have been made since August of 2008.3. Exhibit in age group, as specified. May not enter in more than one class4. all wall hangings/ pictures must have hangers at-tached, or will not be entered or judged.5. all photos will be in 5x7 size, mounted and matted, no frames.6. Art exhibits will have judging emphasis placed on originality and craft exhibits will emphasize workman-ship.7. All classes will receive Grand and Reserve Grand Rib-bons (no premiums) on deserving entries.8. Peoples Choice Ribbon will be awarded to one per-son, from all of the “Fall” theme entries.9. Only two per lot, if more are brought you will not be able to enter in Misc. categories

class 1 - children 5-8class 2 - ages 9 - 12class 3 - ages 13 - 18class 4 - ages 19 - 64class 5 - senior citizens, 65 and over - not nursing home residenctsclass 6 - nursing home / Group home residents (any age) ShopLot 1 - Model building - no working engines allowed on modelsLot 2 - Legos - no kitsLot 3 - K’Nex - no kitsLot 4 – Hand carving rounds and shaping Lot 5 – Hand carved articleLot 6 - chip carving Lot 7 - Wood burningLot 8 - Wood turning Lot 9 - Jigsaw articleLot 10 - Woodworking articleLot 11 - Metalworking: metal articleLot 12 - Metalworking: forged articleLot 13 - Miscellaneous other than listed aboveArt workaLL art work must be placed on poster board and ready to hangLot 14 - Pencil sketch, one colorLot 15 - Pencil sketch, colored Lot 16 - Pen and Ink drawingLot 17 - Marker pictureLot 18 - Crayon pictureLot 19 - Dry medium artwork, charcoalLot 20 - Dry medium artwork, chalksLot 21 -Dry medium artwork, pastelsLot 22 - Wet medium artwork - acrylicLot 23 - Wet medium artwork - water colorsLot 24 - Wet medium artwork - oil Lot 25 - Mixed mediaLot 26 - Scratch artLot 27 - Chalk artLot 28 -Construction paper art work Lot 29 - Clay sculptureLot 30 - Fimo sculptureLot 31 - Bread dough sculptureLot 32 - PotteryLot 33 - Miscellaneous other than listed aboveLot 34 – Playdough figures

Craft itemsLot 35 -Recycled article Lot 36 -Christmas decoration, any kindLot 37 - BookLot 38 - Rubber stamp/embossing stencil artLot 39 - Wall hanging, woodLot 40 - Wall hanging, clothLot 41 -Silk flower arrangement Lot 42 - Beadwork – traditionalLot 43 - Beadwork – craft beadingLot 44 - JewelryLot 45 - Ceramic articleLot 46 - Ceramic article - ChristmasLot 47 - Ceramic article - any other holidayLot 48 - Ceramic article - glazedLot 49 - Ceramic article - chalked (75% or more)Lot 50 - RosemalingLot 51 - Tole paintingLot 52 - Glass etchingLot 53 - China painting - PortraitsLot 54 - China painting - AnimalsLot 55 - China painting – Nature Lot 56 - Stained glassLot 57 – Origami – paper folding Lot 58 – ScrapbookingLot 59 - Miscellaneous other than listed above

Only two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories.PhotographyPHOTOS NOT FOLLOWING RULES WILL NOT BE JUDGED – All photos must be 5x7, mounted & mat-ted, no frame for judging. any not following these rules will be displayed onlyLot 60 -Photo: people Lot 61 -Photo: animals Lot 62 -Photo: birdsLot 63 - Photo, insects Lot 64 - Photo: landscape Lot 65: Photo: nature – flowers & plantsLot 66 - Photo: Buildings, machinery & carsLot 67: Photo: Black and whiteLot 68: Photo: Computer enhancedLot 69 - Photo: Still life, abstracts, designs Lot 70 - Photo: Night imagery, time exposureLot 71 - Photo albumLot 72 – Photo collage to tell a storyLot 73 – Miscellaneous photo other than listed aboveOnly two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories.

diVisiOn G - FLOWer dePartMentSuperintendent: Mavis LageEntry hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., July 29, 2009. Judging starts at 6 pm. You are invited to watch the judging and quietly listen to the comments. 1. all flowers must be grown and entered by the exhibitor, including flowers used in arrangements. Make sure you enter the number of specimens re-quested. Containers will be supplied for all cut flowers, but containers and accessories for arrangements must be provided by the exhibitor.2. For best display, condition all flowers. Cut your flowers early in the morning using a sharp knife, cut on a slant, place immediately in warm water, and place in a cool area away from any drafts to harden. Cut stems as long as possible, leaving foliage for a natural effect, but remove all foliage that will be below the water line on the container. Stems will sticky sap should be singed on the cut edge or sealed by placing lower end

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Becker County Fair 200916of stem in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Woody stems should be crushed to increase water intake during display.3. Cut flowers should be uniform in size, shape and color. Remove soil, bruised leaves and petals, or any sign of disease or insect damage. Please label plants and give varieties if possible.4. Glads should be straight of stem showing 1/3 open, 1/3 showing color and 1/3 buds. The use of a prop to hold larger flowers upright makes for better exhibit. 5. May enter up to 2 entries per lot. Grand Champion Ribbons will be awarded to the top exhibit in each Class. These ribbons will be furnished by the Lake Region Garden Club. country Fields Greenhouse, Detroit Lakes, will give a $15.00 gift certificate to the winner of the Sweepstakes Award. Two points for a white ribbon, three points for a red ribbon, five points for a blue ribbon, ten points for a Champion ribbon. Lake region Garden club will also give a $10.00 gift certificate as a memorial for their deceased members of their club. This year the award will be for the Potted Plants. Premiums - 1st $3.00 - 2nd $2.00 - 3rd $1.00Grand & Reserve Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top two entries in each class.

cLass 1 - annuaL cut FLOWersThree stems to be shown except when stated other-wise.Must use lots as listedLot 1 - AgeratumLot 2 - Amaranths (1)Lot 3 - AstersLot 4 - Baby’s Breath (fresh) (Gypsophila)Lot 5 - Bachelor ButtonsLot 6 - Bells of Ireland (1)Lot 7 - CalendulasLot 8 - CandytuftsLot 9 - Canterbury Bells (1)Lot 10 - CarnationsLot 11 - Celosia Plumbed (1)Lot 12 - Celosia, Crested (1)Lot 13 - ClarkiaLot 14 - Cleome (1)Lot 15 - Cockscomb Lot 16 - Cosmos, any colorLot 17 - Cosmos, orangeLot 18 - DianthusLot 19 - Helichrysum (straw flowers)Lot 20 - LisianthusLot 21 - Marigold, over 3”Lot 22 - Marigold, 1 1/2 to 3”Lot 23 - Marigold, under 1 1/2”Lot 24 - Marigold, variegatedLot 25 - NasturtiumsLot 26 - Nicotina (1)Lot 27 - Pansy, 1 color 3” + stemsLot 28 - Pansy, mixed, 3” + stemsLot 29 - Petunias, doubleLot 30 - Petunias, singleLot 31 - SalviaLot 32 - ScabiosaLot 33 - SnapdragonLot 34 - Statice (One stalk)Lot 35 - Sweet Peas, 1 colorLot 36 - Sweet Peas, mixedLot 37 - Tithania

Lot 38 - VerbenaLot 39 - Zinnia, under 4”Lot 40 - Zinnia, 4” or larger (1)Lot 41 - Zinnia, cactus, 4” or larger (1)Lot 42 - Zinnia, cactus, under 4” Lot 43 - Zinnia, pompomLot 44 - Any other annual not listedcLass 2 - PerenniaL cut FLOWersThree stems to be shown except when stated otherwise - use lots as listedLot 1 - CarnationLot 2 - Chinese Lanterns (1)Lot 3 - Chrysanthemum (1)Lot 4 - Coneflower (2)Lot 5 - Coral BellsLot 6 - CoreopsisLot 7 - Daisy, ShastaLot 8 - Daisy, paintedLot 9 - Daisy, GloriosaLot 10 - DelphiniumLot 11 - Dianthus (Sweet William)Lot 12 - Fever FewLot 13 - GaillardiaLot 14 - Globe Thistle Lot 15 - Golden GlowLot 16 - Hosta Lot 17 – Hydrangea, white (1)Lot 18 – Hydrangea, colors (1)Lot 19 - Lily, Asiatic pink (1)Lot 21 – Lily, Asiatic yellow (1)Lot 22 – Lily, Asiatic white (1)Lot 23 - Lily, Tiger (1)Lot 24 - Lily, Regal (1)Lot 25 - Lily, other (1)Lot 26 - Lily, Day (1)Lot 27 - Lupine (1)Lot 28 - Monsarda (Bee Balm) (2)Lot 29 - Phlox (1)Lot 30 - Statice (1)Lot 31– Sunflowers (1)Lot 32 - Sweet Peas, 3”+ stemLot 33 - YarrowLot 34 - Rudbeckia (2)Lot 35 - Black eyed Susan (2)Lot 36 - Any other perennial not listedLot 37 - Collection of wild flowers, 1 each of 5 varietiescLass 3 - GLadiOLusOne spike to be shown. Use of props recommended - use lots as listed. Exhibitor must decide which lot you want to enter your specific colorLot 1 - WhiteLot 2 - YellowLot 3 - RedLot 4 - RoseLot 5 - PinkLot 6 - SalmonLot 7 - OrangeLot 8 - PeachLot 9 - LavenderLot 10 - PurpleLot 11 - VioletLot 12 - BurgundyLot 13 - SmokeyLot 14 - Bi-color (2 separate colors)Lot 15 - Blends (same color, shades of)Lot 16 - Any other glad not listedLot 17 - Collection, 1 each of 3 colorsLot 18 - Butterfly Glads (3) cLass 4 - Miniature GLadiOLusLot 1 - BlendsLot 2 - Solids Lot 3 - Bi-color

cLass 5 - rOsesOne stem to be shown otherwise - use lots as listed - please name roseLot 1 - WhiteLot 2 - PinkLot 3 - YellowLot 4 - RedLot 5 - OrangeLot 6 - PeachLot 7 - RoseLot 8 - Blends, darkLot 9 - Blends, lightLot 10 - Any color not ListedLot 11 -Floribunda RosesLot 12 - Shrub RosesLot 13 - Miniature RosesLot 14 - RugosacLass 6 - daHLias One bloom to be shown otherwise - use lots as listedcactus daHLiaLot 1 - Giant, 8” or largerLot 2 - Medium, 4 - 8”Lot 3 - Under 4”decOratiVe daHLiaLot 4 - Giant 8” or largerLot 5 - Medium, 4 - 8”Lot 6 - Under 4”BaLL daHLiaLot 7 - Any size Ball DahliaPOMPOM daHLiaLot 8 - Any size Pompom DahliacOLLarette daHLiaLot 9 - Any size Collarette DahliaOrcHid daHLiaLot 10 - Orchid DahliaPeOny daHLiaLot 11 - Peony DahliacOLLectiOn OF tHree cOLOrs one stem of eachLot 12 - Cactus DahliaLot 13 - Decorative DahliaLot 14 - Ball DahliaLot 15 - Pompom DahliaLot 16 - Collarette DahliacLass 7 - POtted PLants All potted plants must have been in possession of the exhibitor for at least three months and grown in the exhibiting container. Plants having signs of disease or insects will not be allowed in the competition. PLease LaBeL yOur PLants WitH tHeir PrOPer naMes - use lots as listedLot 1 - Aloe VeraLot 2 - AmaryllisLot 3 - African Violet, doubleLot 4 - African Violet, singleLot 5 - Angel PlantLot 6 - Baby tearsLot 7 - Begonia, fibrousLot 8 - Begonia, RexLot 9 - Begonia, TuberousLot 10 - CactiLot 11 - Christmas CactusLot 12 - ColeusLot 13 - DieffenbachiaLot 14 - FernLot 15 - FicusLot 16 - FuchsiaLot 17 - GeraniumLot 18 - Trailing GeraniumLot 19 - GloxiniaLot 20 - HoyaLot 21 - Impatiens

Lot 22 - New Guinea ImpatiensLot 23 - IvyLot 24 - JadeLot 25 - Norfolk PineLot 26 - Patio Planter, 2 or more plantsLot 27 - PhilodendronLot 28 - Prayer plantLot 29 - Spider plantLot 30 - TerrariumLot 31 - Any hanging plant not listedLot 32 - Most unusual plant not listedLot 33 - any other plant not listed

FLOraL arranGeMentsPremiums: 1st $3.00 – 2nd $2.00 – 3rd $1.00Figurines and accessories may be used in all arrange-ments as desired. Dried materials may be used where indicated or in interpretive arrangements. Please bring your own containers and these entries must be set up by the exhibitor. All flowers must be grown and entered by the exhibitor used in arrangements .

cLass 8 - cHiLdren under 10Lot 1 – Grandma’s GardenLot 2 – Eating at Grandma’sLot 3 – School DayscLass 9 - yOutH 10-18Lot 1 – It’s Swing TimeLot 2 – Our Planet EarthLot 3 – On the Road to TomorrowcLass 10 - adult (19+) novice, have won less than 4 blue ribbons on arrangementsLot 1 - Yesterday’s TreasuresLot 2 – Sentimental JourneyLot 3 - Bombs Bursting In AirLot 4 – Fly Me To The Moon

cLass 11 - adult (19+) advanced, have won 4 or more blue ribbons on arrangementsLot 1 – Yard SaleLot 2 – Family On The GoLot 3 – Patriotic WelcomeLot 4 – Anniversary Reflections

tHe LittLe cOuntry scHOOL: Detroit Lakes area Retired Educators Organization is happy to maintain and open the Little Red School; so fairgoers can enjoy visiting a schoolroom of many years ago. There will a contest for children and adults held in The Little Red School. There will be artwork on display from Becker County Schools and photos of Becker County Rural schools. Everyone is welcome. Hours are Wednesday: 5-8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

FFa:superintendent: Fran decockassistant superintendent: doug schwarzrock, Ken Hammer, or trisha Mitchellrules & regulations:1. Entry Day: Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.2. No fee will be charged for stall or pen.3. All cattle and hogs must be accompanied by health certificate.4. Livestock checkout Sunday morning by 10 a.m.5. No straw will be furnished this year.6. Two exhibits per lot.cLass 1 - BeeFBlue: $15.00 Red: $10.00 ParticipationLOT- 1. Heifer calf (born after Jan. 1)

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Becker County Fair 2009 17 2. Yearling heifer (born between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31) 3. Yearling market beef 4. Beef Bulls 5. Dairy Steer 6. Cow/calf, either sex born after Jan. 1 7. Feeder beef calf born after Jan. 1 cLass 2a - dairyBlue: $15.00 Red: $10.00 ParticipationLOT- 1. Heifer calf-4 months and under 1 yr. 2. Jr. Yearling Heifer, 1 yr. and under 18 months 3. Sr. Yearling Heifer, 18 months ad under 2 yrs. 4. Cow 2 years and under 3 5. Cow 3 years and over cLass 2B - dairy GOatBlue: $7.00 Red: $6.00 ParticipationLOT- 6. Dairy Goat cLass 3 - sHeePBlue: $7.00 Red $6.00 ParticipationLOT- 1. Ram Lamb, Purebred 2. Ewe lamb 3. Yearling Ram, Purebred 4. Yearling Ram 5. Aged Ewe 6. Aged Ram 7. Market Animal 8. Production Pen (3 ewes and their lambs) cLass 4 - sWineBlue: $9.00 Red: $6.00 ParticipationLOT- 1. Breeding gilt (born after Jan. 1 of this yr.) 2. Young boar (born after Jan. 1 of this yr.)Market swineBlue: $9.00 Red: $7.00 ParticipationLOT- 3. Market barrow (born after March 1 of this yr.) cLass 5 - saddLe HOrses (OnLy Mares and GeLd-inGs)Blue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 ParticipationLOT- 1. Halter class, any age 2. Horsemanship in Saddle (ribbon only) cLass 6 - POuLtryBlue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 ParticipationEach FFA member must bring 2 one-gallon plastic jugs with handles, i.e. milk bottles or bleach bottles, for wa-tering. Market chicken exhibitors need to bring 4 plastic jugs. (See section 5 of Poultry for regulations).LOT- 1. Production pen (2 pullets) 2. Market pen (2 broilers) 3. Turkeys, market pen (2) 4. Geese (pen of 2) 5. Ducks (pen of 2) 6. Pigeons (pair) 7. Game birds (breeding pair) 8. Other cLass 7 - raBBitsBlue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 ParticipationLOT- 1. Buck (breeding age) 2. Sr. Doe (breeding age) 3. Fryer

cLass 8 - FieLd crOPsBlue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 ParticipationMust be grown in current crop year and prepared by ex-hibitor. Sheaf of grain must be 3 in diameter at a point halfway between the heads and the butt. Grain is 4 qts.LOT- 1. Hybrid corn (10 stalks) for grain 2. Hybrid corn (10 stalks) for silage 3. Corn (grain) 4 quarts 4. Oats (sheaf) 5. Oats (grain) 6. Wheat (sheaf) 7. Wheat (grain) 8. Barley (sheaf) 9. Barley (grain) 10. Flax (sheaf) 11. Alfalfa (sheaf) 12. Soybean (sheaf) 13. Soybeans 14. Alfalfa hay (8x12x12 slice) 15. Mix or grass hay slice 16. Haylage (1 peck) ¼ bushel 17. Corn silage (1 peck) 18. Other silage 19. Rye (sheaf) 20. Rye (grain) 21. Sunflowers (5 stalks) 22. Other cLass 9 - HOrticuLtureBlue: $3.00 Red: $2.00 ParticipationLOT- 1. Strawberries (1 pint) 2. Raspberries (1/2 pint) 3. Sweet corn (5 in husk) 4. Tomatoes (4) 5. Carrots (6) 6. Beets (6) 7. Radishes (6) 8. Other root vegetable 9. Onions (6) 10. Cabbage (1 head) 11. Lettuce (1 head) 12. Cauliflower (1) 13. Broccoli (1) 14. Cucumbers (6) 15. Squash (1) 16. Pumpkin (1) 17. Muskmelons (1) 18. Watermelons (1) 19. Peas (12 in pod) 20. Beans (12) 21. Peppers (3) 22. Egg Plant (2) 23. Potatoes (8) 24. Apples (6) 25. Crab apples (10) 26. Grapes (2 clusters) 27. Plums (6) 28. Dill (2 heads) 29. Slicing cucumbers (4) 30. Rhubarb (3) 31. Decorative Pumpkin (2) 32. Zucchini (2) 33. Natural odd-shaped fruit or vegetable 34. Manmade odd-shaped fruit or vegetable 35. Carved or decorated pumpkin 36. Other cLass 10 - aGricuLturaL MecHanics Large: Blue: $16.00 Red: $13.00 ParticipationSmall: Blue: $10.00 Red: $7.00 ParticipationWood Projects:

LOT- 1. Shop Equipment 2. Crop & Livestock Equipment 3. Home & Recreation 4. OtherMetal Projects:LOT- 5. Power Driven Equipment 6. Trailers, 2 wheel 7. Trailers, 4 wheel 8. Trailers, garden & ATV 9. Crop Equipment 10. Livestock Equipment 11. Shop Equipment 12. Home & Recreation 13. OtherMiscellaneous: 14. Miscellaneous: display boards, panels, electrical

displays cLass 11 - naturaL resOurces ManaGeMentBlue: $4.50 Red $3.00 ParticipationLOT- 1. An exhibit displaying good management practices

relating to natural resources. cLass 12 - cHiLdren’s BarnyardEntry by previous arrangement only. Contact one of the Agriculture Education instructors.LOT- 1. Large animal with young (cow, horse, sow)

$15.00 2. Medium animal (sheep, bear cub) $10.00 3. Small animals with young (rabbits, chickens,

ducks, geese, etc.) $5.00 cLass 13 - LiVestOcK sHOWMansHiPParticipation: $2.00LOT- 1. Beef 2. Dairy 3. Goat 4. Poultry 5. Rabbit 6. Sheep 7. Swine

FFa Market auctionSaturday morning with Youth Market AuctionRULES & REGULATIONS TO QUALITY FOR THE FFA MARKET AUCTION:1. FFA beef steers and market heifers must be weighed on the official scale on entry day upon bringing them to the fair.2. Eligible beef animals are those in Class 1, Lot 4.3. FFA market wethers and market barrows must be weighed at the fair on entry day.4. Lambs must weigh at least 90 pounds and barrows must weigh at least 170 pounds to qualify for the sale. Beef, swine and wethers must be blue or red ribbon ex-hibits.5. FFA market poultry pens and market rabbit pens are also eligible for the auction. These animals must be blue ribbon exhibits.6. FFA members may enter only one eligible beef ani-mal, barrow, wether, or one pen of eligible poultry or rabbits.7. The buyer has the option of either buying the animal or paying the market price plus the premium and taking the animal or birds; or just paying the premium and al-lowing the member to keep the animal. The buyer will declare to the auctioneer which option he wants imme-diately after the animal(s) or bird(s) have been declared

sold.8. FFA members must be on hand to bring exhibit into the ring. They also must be present at the end of the auction to thank the buyer and bring the exhibit out for pictures.9. Only FFA members living in Becker County, includ-ing residents of Clay and Otter Tail Townships adjoining Becker County are eligible to sell an animal at the FFA market auction. No items are to be sold from the chil-drens barnyard.

sPecial awards/MiscellaneousHerdsMan award for Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy and Horses (see section regarding Herdsman awards) presented by Becker County Fair Association.cHaMPiOn sHOWMansHiP aWard for each of the following areas: Beef, Sheep, Swine & Dairy presented by the Becker County Fair Association to the top FFA Showman.sPeciaL nOte: All entries for FFA Livestock to be exhibited at the State Fair must have been in by July 1 to the Agricultural Education Instructor (FFAers do not have to win at county fair to be eligible for State Fair). Grand cHaMPiOn LiVestOcK sHOWMansHiP aWard is open to all 4-H & FFA Livestock exhibitors.rules: Award open to 4-H & FFA Livestock Exhibi-tors. To enter the Grand Championship Showmanship Contest, you must place first in showmanship in either beef, dairy, swine or sheep in either 4-H or FFA. The judge will then select the top FFA & 4-H showman in each division, and then select the top showman in each livestock class. The four finalists will compete by showing all four classes of livestock in a rotation fash-ion. The judges will then select the Grand Champion Traveling trophy with plaque presented the next year over a ten-year period. aGassiZ Leaders:Agassiz Leaders is the title now given to rural leaders in place of the title King Agassiz. The King Agassiz Program has been in place since 1961 but the title was changed in 1994. Every year new Agassiz Leaders are selected by alumni in participating counties. These leaders are ages 30-45 who represent the future of agriculture in the Red River Valley area. These people are farmers, community members, educators, and agri-business men and women who have made contribu-tions to their communities. These Agassiz Leaders then take part in the Emerging Leadership Program, which is an opportunity to develop and expand their leadership skills. The current Agassiz Leaders also meet and select Agassiz Ambassadors to represent agriculture in the Red River Valley for one year. There are sixteen counties involved in this program. century FarM aWards:Qualifications for Becker County Century Farm Award: 1. The farm must be at least 100 years old according to the abstract of title, land patent, original deed, county land records; court file registration proceedings or other authentic land records. 2. Your family must have owned the farm for 100 years. Family is defined as father, mother, aunt, uncle, brother, sister, son, daughter, first cousin and direct in-laws (father, mother, brother, sister, daughter, son-in-law). 3. Continuous residence on the farm is not required, but ownership must be continuous. 4. The farm must consist of 50 or more acres.If you have any questions, call Roger Engstrom at 847-8841 or the Becker County Extension Office. Entry forms are available at the Becker County Extension Of-fice. Deadline for entries in one week prior to fair.

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Becker County Fair 200918 OutstandinG seniOr citiZen:Judy Peterson, emmanuel communitySenior Citizens recognition of the 2009 Outstanding Senior Citizens will be held Thursday, July 30th under the Big Tent. Please come and help us recognize these outstanding members of our community.

nOMinate a Fair BuiLder OF tHe Past & Present:Awards for Fair Builder of the Past & Present will be presented Saturday evening under the tent. Each year the Becker County Fair recognizes a business, family, or individual who has made a significant contribution to the Becker County Fair. Current board members are not eligible for this award. You can nominate a busi-ness, family or individual for this award by contacting a fairboard member or the fair office. naturaL resOurcesHighlighting the unique diversity of Becker County’s resources. Free wildlife posters for the kdis. Live animals-mink, fox, fish, beaver, porcupine, raccoon, fawn deer and turtles. Live Fish: walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish, bullhead, and carp. Many mounted animals and fish will be on display. BuiLdinG HOurs: Wednesday 3PM-11PM; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10AM-11PM.

deMOLitiOn derBy:Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.Becker County Fairgrounds, Detroit Lakes, MN***Entry forms are available at the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

driver entry: 1. Drivers must be 18 years or older 2. Drivers must furnish their own car or have a sponsor. 3. Drivers may enter each heat, but must have a different car and entry form for each heat. Each driver may have only one car in the final heat. 4. An entry fee of $30 will be charged if pre-regis-tered, $40 at the gate 5. Driver and pit crew will pay gate admittance. 6. Entries will be accepted on a first registered basis.

regulations: 1. Cars should be at the fairgrounds by 5:00 p.m. for inspection by the judges. 2. All drives must attend the meeting prior to race time for the judges explanations. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. by the announcers stand. Absentees will be DQ’d 3. No drivers or pit crew under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate. 4. All drivers must wear safety belts and helmets. 5. Drivers may maneuver their cars forwards or backwards. 6. No hitting of the opponents drivers door will be allowed. 7. If a driver does not hit another car in 2 minutes time, the driver will be disqualified. No playing pos-sum. No team driving. 8. Driver will display flag when out and remain in the car until the heat is over. 9. the judges decision is final. 10. All cars must have working brakes to enter the derby. 11. There will be 10 minutes at the end of the last

heat until the consolation heat begins.

drivers not at the meeting at 6:30 p.m. will be disQuaLiFied!!!!

attention demo derby contestants:When participating in a demolition derby, you are not covered by your personal auto insurance. In the event that another driver or spectator is injured as a result of your actions, you could be named in a lawsuit.

When participating in a demolition derby, your personal automobile liability or physical damage insurance does not cover you. In the event that another driver or spec-tator is injured as a result of your actions, you could be named in a lawsuit.

stOcK cLass - Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7:00p.m., Becker County Fairgrounds Mini Van/sMaLL PicKuP cLass - Friday July 31, 2009 at Becker County FairgroundscOMPact cLass - Saturday August 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Becker County FairgroundsPrizes: stock cars First Place - $1,250 and trophySecond Place - $500 and trophyThird Place - $250 and trophyConsolation - $50 and trophyHeat Prize - $25, two per heatcompact carsFirst place - $1000 and trophySecond Place - $500 and trophyThird Place - $250 and trophyConsolation - $50 and trophy Heat prize - $25, two per heat Minivans/compact trucksFirst Place - $750, trophySecond Place - $300, trophy**Only one heat running

Heats: 1. There will be 4 heats of 10 cars each if the quota of 40 cars is met. Late entries fill vacancies on a first registered basis. 2. The 2 finalists from each heat and consolation winner will compete in the final heat. 3. Any drivers who do not qualify for the final will be eligible for the consolation heat.

car Preparation: 1. All American cars and wagons, except Chrysler Imperials are allowed. 2. Absolutely no frame feinforcement, stuffing, filling or welding 3. No painting or undercoating of frames or sub frames 4. Reinforcing will be permitted for drivers safety and for fuel tank protection. (Be reasonable) 5. Drivers door must have protection added or you will not run. Bracing across door posts is permitted and encouraged. Rear-ward interior bracing must end 1’ in front of the rear wheels. Demos are wone with front and rear of cars, not the sides 6. Compact cars - 106” or less wheel-base(front and rear drive) / cars up to 109” (front wheel) Anyone caught cheating may be disqualified indefinitely. Judges decisions are final 7. All hoods must be opened or removed for inspec-tion 8. All hoods must have an 18” minimum opening for inspection and fire safety

9. No underhood bracing allowed 10. All hoods must be secured by chain or bolts, No wire 11. Bolts are permitted. No more than 4 large bolts (3/4” max) to secure hood 12. Bolts from radiator support through hood are permitted 13. Bolts welded to (not through) frame and then bolted through hood are also permitted 14. Trunk inspection holes are not needed. You must be able to see throught the back seat area 15. All trunk areas must be clean of all misc parts, tires etc. 16. All trunks must be secured using chains, or welding (using 5” on 5” off) no wire 17. Bolts through trunk lid and floor are permitted, bolts may be welded to the frame. (But not through the frame rail) (Limited to 2 bolts not over 3/4:) 18. All station wagons: Rear jump seat must be removed and lift panel must be removed. 19. Suspension must appear as factory components 20. No welding of shocks, shackles, or any other movable rear suspension part 21. Front suspension may be welded/bolted up. Providing height requirement is met 22. Coil or leaf suspension is permitted. Interchange permitted, but must function properly. 23. All leaf suspension must stagger as factory leafs. (No double leafs) 24. Rear shackles may be shortened/lengthened to meet height requirements 25 Do not weld leaf together or add leafs 26. Coil springs may be welded in place or chained to prevent them from falling out. 27. Steering - you may strengthen steering/tie rods as long as they appear stock 28. Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted. (Chains must be loose at stock height) 29. Bottom of bumper height: - no higher than 24” for full size - no higher than 20” for compacts 30. Bumpers are interchangeable, as long as the bumpers appear stock - no car bumpers from cars not in your class or

truck bumpers 31. Bumpers may be welded to bumper mounts or frames 32. All shock absorber bumpers may be collapsed and welded 33. Front and rear bumpers may be chained or welded to prevent dragging. 34. Bumpers MAY NOT be filled/stuffed/or added to in any way!! 35. All Compact trucks must be - 2 wheel drive - No Exceptions PicKuP classsaturday, august 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm., Becker county Fairgrounds:Prizes:First Place - $1000.00 and a trophySecond Place - $500.00 and a trophyHeat prizes - $25 if needed

truck Preparation: 1. Only rear wheel drive trucks will be allowed. 2. All glass and chrome must be removed before entering the fairgrounds. 3. Absolutely no frame reinforcement, stuffing , fill-ing or welding 4. No painting or undercoating of frames or sub-frames

5. Reinforcing will be permitted for drivers safety and for fuel tank protection. (Be reasonable) 6. All cab reinforcing must be within the shell of the cab, NO kickers to frame. 7. Drivers door must have protection or you will not run - bracing across door posts is permitted and

encouraged - Demos are won with front and rear of truck,

not the sides. 8. Bracing behind drivers head area is permitted and suggested.** If any frome reinforcing is found you will be disqualified 9. All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection 10. All hoods must have 18” minimum opening for inspection and fire safety 11. No under hood bracing permitted 12. All hoods must be secured by chain or bolts. No wire 13. Bolts are permitted. NO more than 4 large bolts (3/4” max) to secure hood 14. Bolts from radiator support through hood are permitted. 15. Bolts welded to (Not through) frame and then bolted through hood are also permitted. 16. You may bolt the box directly to the frame with up to ten 1/2” bolts 17. You may bolt the cab to the box with as many as 6 large bolts and washers (up to 4” x 4” plates as washers) 18. When you cut a hole in the cab/box for fuel lines make sure lines are well protected. - use pipe or something like it to protect the lines - do not run lines through the back window 19. Suspension must appear as factory components 20. No welding of shocks, shackles, or any other movable rear suspension part. 21. Front suspension may be welded/bolted up. Providing height requirements are met 22. Coil or leaf suspension is permitted, Iterchange permitted, but must function properly 23. All leaf suspension must stagger as factory leafs (No double leafs) 24. Rear shackles may be shortened/lengthened to meet height requirements 25. DO Not weld leafs together 26. Steering - you may strengthen sheering / tie rods as long as they appear stock 27. Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted - chain must be loose at stock height 28. Bottom bumper height - no higher than 26” for full size pickups 29. Bumpers are interchangeable, as long as they appear to be stock - no bumpers from vehicles not in your class 30. Bumpers may be welded to bumper mounts or frame 31. All shock absorber bumpers may be collapsed and welded 32. Front and Rear bumpers may be chained to prevent dragging Please follow all of the rules, for your safety and oth-ers. We are all here to have fun.

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scHedule oF eVenTs:Wednesday, JuLy 29thentry day8am to 5pm Open Class exhibit entry9 am 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Poultry Show (Amanda Foltz

Arena)11am to dusk Live pony rides located near the

childrens barn12:30 pm 4-H Junior Fair Superintendent

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animals (Livestock Barn)2pm Bingo opens for the day2pm Live entertainment under the big tent in afternoon5pm Commercial Building and Midway open6:30 pm Miss and Junior Miss Becker County Fair Pageant. (Grand-

stand) Admission is $7.00 for all6 pm Open Class Flower Judging will start. Time is approximate (Open Class Building)7:15 pm Free musical entertainment under the big tent - Danny Holt9:45pm Button drawing located under the big tent

thursday, July 30thsenior citizens day8:30 am 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Lamb Lead, Sheep Show and

Market Goat Show. (Amanda Foltz Arena)10:30 am 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Swine Show Time is approxi-

mate (Amanda Foltz Arena)11 am Commercial Building opens11 am to dusk Pony Rides located near the childrens barnyard11 am Bingo opens1 pm Midway opens1 pm Open class building opens1 pm 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Beef ShowTime is approximate (Amanda Foltz Arena)1:15 pm Senior Citizen Awards Program (Big Tent)1:45 pm Free musical entertainment under the big tent7 pm Sand Races. $7 for adults, $5 12 & under7:30 pm Live Musical Entertainment under the big tent by the Cal-

lens Family9:45 pm Button drawing under the big tent

Friday, July 31stKids day8 am 4-H Horse Show (Horse Arena)8:30 am 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Dairy Goat Show (Amanda Foltz

Arena)9 am 4-H, FFA and Open Class Dairy Show (Amanda Foltz Arena)11 am Open Class and Commerical Buildings open11 am Bingo opens11 am to dusk Pony rides located near the childrens barnyard open11 to 1 Entries taken in the Open Class Building for the “Blueber-

rey muffins” Contest12 noon 4-H, FFA, and Open class Rabbit Judging (Amanda Foltz

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the “Blueberry muffin” Contest1 - 4 pm 4-H Day Camp (4-H Exhibit Building)1:45 1 1/2 hours of Kids Games for all different age groups

onder the Big Tent3:30 Live entertainment under the bigtent7pm Demo Derby featuring Stock Car Class and Minivans in

the grandstand $7 for Adults, $5 12 & under7:45 pm Doc and the Scrubs playing musical entertainment under

the tent. This event is free9:45 Button drawings under the big tent

saturday, august 1stFaMiLy day7:30-8:30 Market Auction Bidders Breakfast.

(4-H Kitchen)8:30 4-H and FFA Round Robin Showmanship Contest (Amanda

Foltz Arena)9 am Market Livestock Auction (Amanda Foltz Arena)11 am Open Class and Commercial Buildings open11am Bingo opens11am to dusk Pony rides available near the childrens barnyard.

12:30 4-H Fashion Revue held under the big tent.1pm Midway opens1pm 4-H Horse Fun Show. (Horse Arena)1:45 Entertainment under the big tent1 - 4 pm 4-H Day Camp (4-H Exhibit Building)3 pm 4-H Arts-In & Share the Fun, Big Tent3 pm Free entertainment under the bigtent4 pm State Fair Regular Encampment Mandatory Meeting &

Registration. Exhibitor and parent must attend. (4-H Exhibit Building Office)

5 pm State Fair Livestock Encampment Mandatory Meeting & Registration. Exhibitor and parent must attend. (4-H Exhibit Building Office)

6 pm State Dog and Horse Show Mandatory meeting & registra-tion

6pm King Agassiz Awards under the Big Tent6:10 pm Fair Builder of the Past and Present under the Big Tent6:20 pm Century Farm Awards under the Big Tent7pm Demo Derby featuring classes in

Pick-ups and 4 Cylinder. Admission is $7 for Adults, $5 12 & under

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