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Berkshire County Youth Fair

Artwork by: Faith Motta (age 12)

August 19, 2017 Berkshire County 4-H Fairgrounds

Utility Drive off of Holmes Road, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Sponsored by the Berkshire County 4-H Association, Berkshire County 4-H Fair Inc.,

and special thanks to Sheriff Bowler for the printing of this book.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AIMS & ORGANIZATION ................................................................................................................ 15

ANIMAL HEALTH REGULATIONS ................................................................................................ 18

DIRECTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 4

ENTRY FORMS .................................................................................................................................. 65

FAIR SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................. 3

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................. 16

HISTORY OF THE MODERN AGRICULTURAL FAIR ................................................................. 10

“THINKING ABOUT EVALUATIONS” ........................................................................................... 13

WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................ 5

LIVESTOCK

BEEF CATTLE, DEPARTMENT NO. 02 ............................................................................ 28

DAIRY CATTLE, DEPARTMENT NO. 01 ......................................................................... 26

GOATS, DEPARTMENT NO. 06 ......................................................................................... 34

POULTRY, DEPARTMENT NO. 07 .................................................................................... 36

RABBITS, DEPARTMENT NO. 08 ..................................................................................... 38

HORSE, DEPARTMENT NO. 10 ......................................................................................... 40

SHEEP, DEPARTMENT NO. 04 .......................................................................................... 30

SWINE, DEPARTMENT NO. 05 .......................................................................................... 32

WORKING STEERS, DEPARTMENT NO. 03 .................................................................... 29

HALL ARTS, DEPARTMENT NO. 20 ............................................................................................ 58

BAKING, DEPARTMENT NO. 16 ....................................................................................... 51

CLOTHING and TEXTILES, DEPARTMENT NO. 18 ....................................................... 55

CONSERVATION, DEPARTMENT NO. 17 ....................................................................... 52

CRAFTS, DEPARTMENT NO. 21 ....................................................................................... 59

EDUCATIONAL CLUB EXHIBITS, DEPARTMENT NO. 23 ........................................... 63

FLOWERS, DEPARTMENT NO. 14 .................................................................................... 47

FOOD PRESERVATION and NUTRITION, DEPARTMENT NO. 15 ............................... 49

HOME FURNISHINGS, DEPARTMENT NO. 19 ............................................................... 57

PHOTOGRAPHY, DEPARTMENT NO. 22 ........................................................................ 60

VEGETABLES, DEPARTMENT NO. 13 ............................................................................. 45

CONTESTS

COUNT THE CLOVERS ......................................................................................................... 8

DRS. BRIELMAN LOVING HANDS AWARD ................................................................... 24

HERDSMAN CONTEST ....................................................................................................... 23

4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION OFFICERS PRESIDENT ................................................................................................................ Thomas Williams

VICE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................. Fiora Caligiuri-Randall

SECRETARY ........................................................................................................................ Faith Motta

TREASURER .................................................................................................................... Marley Zorn

ADVISORS ...................................................................................... Donna Chandler, Sherry Mangiardi

FAIR MANAGEMENT TEAM EXHIBIT HALL SUPERINTENDENT ...................................................................... Sherry Mangiardi

EXTENSION EDUCATOR .......................................................................................... Angelica Paredes

FAIR SECRETARY ..................................................................................................... Angelica Paredes

FOOD BOOTH ..................................................................................................................... Ken Lussier

HORSE SUPERINTENDENT ............................................................................................. Mary Brazie

LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT ........................................................... Heidi Zorn/Donna Chandler

PREMIUM BOOK LAYOUT ........................................................ Sherry Mangiardi/Angelica Paredes

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FAIR SCHEDULE

PROGRAM

Friday, August 18, 2017

3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. All hall exhibits must be tagged and in place - Hall closes to entrants at 6:30 p.m.

6:45 p.m. - Finish Hall exhibit judging

Saturday, August 19, 2017 (All times are approximate depending on number of entries.)

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. All Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits checked in and in place

8:00 a.m. Food Booth opens

8:30 a.m. Pledges, Exhibitors Meeting (All Entrants)

9:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall opens, Cloverbud Clinic to follow

Rabbit judging begins, Sheep Show

9:30 a.m. Cloverpatch Games and Activities begin

10:00 a.m. Goat Show – Tent

12:00 p.m. Contest with Elected Officials!

12:30 p.m. Dairy Show - Tent

1:30 p.m. Beef Show - Tent

2:00 p.m. Swine Judging

4:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)

5:00 p.m. Exhibits released

TO RECEIVE PREMIUMS/AWARDS, ALL HALL EXHIBITS, LIVESTOCK, HORSES,

POULTRY AND RABBITS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL 5:00P.M. OR THE END

OF THE AWARDS CEREMONY, WHICHEVER IS LATER.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Cloverpatch 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. An area set up for young children 2 - 8 years of age to be able to play & run throughout the day, a few of the

activities may include ring toss, bean bag toss, cracked corn pit, etc. There is no charge. Donations are greatly

appreciated.

Activities Tent

There will be a series of different opportunities throughout the day to learn a craft, or participate in an activity.

Exact activities will be listed with times the day of the event. Most are free; some may have a small fee for

supplies for the class.

Livestock Obstacle Course

Open to all youth and all animal departments – All animals must be on a lead rope with all feet on the ground to

participate.

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Directions to Berkshire County 4-H Fairgrounds

The Berkshire County 4-H Fairgrounds are located on Utility Drive in Pittsfield, MA.

From the Mass Pike:

Take Exit 2 off the Massachusetts Turnpike and go North on Routes 20 & 7.

In Lenox you will turn right off of 20 & 7 (there is a Mobil Gas Station on your right

near the turn) onto Holmes Rd at a set of lights.

Utility Drive is a right turn off of Holmes Rd. (There is a dark brown A framed church

on the corner just after the turn to Utility Dr.)

From North of Pittsfield:

Take Route 7 south through Pittsfield and cross into Lenox.

Take a left in Lenox onto Holmes Rd. (You will drive through an area with many

businesses on either side of the road. The left turn comes just after

Essentials Day Spa on your right.)

Utility Drive is a right turn off of Holmes Rd. (There is a dark brown A framed church

on the corner just after the turn to Utility Dr.)

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Massachusetts 4-H Program

University of Massachusetts Amherst

78 Center Street, Suite 206

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Phone & Fax: 413.448.8285

www.mass4h.org

Welcome to the 77th Annual Berkshire County 4-H Fair

To The Youth of Berkshire County:

You have the exciting opportunity to participate in the Berkshire County Youth Fair. Exhibit Entries are

open to all youth ages 5 to 18 as of January 1, 2017. Youth ages 5 to 7 may enter non-competitive, Cloverbud

classes to give them the opportunity to learn.

The Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association, Berkshire County Fair, Inc., and the Massachusetts 4-H Youth

Development Program work together in sponsoring this event. The Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association - a

group of youth who plan and manage the Fair for other youth - invite you to share your skills, interests and talents,

learn new project opportunities, and join in special activities.

All entry blanks must be postmarked by August 11, 2017 NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

AFTER THIS DATE. Computer-generated exhibit tags will be distributed at the fair.

Sincerely,

Angelica J. Paredes

Berkshire County 4-H Educator

UMass Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, United States Department of Agriculture cooperating. Contact your local Extension office for information on disability

accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 413-545-4800 or see www.extension.umass.edu/civilrights.

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The Berkshire County 4-H Fairgrounds are located on

Utility Drive (off Holmes Road) in Pittsfield.

Renting the grounds includes:

Tables & chairs

Kitchen

Bathrooms

Acres of green lawns

Perfect for: Graduation Parties Family Reunions Company Cookouts And more…

For more information, email:

Scott Robinson: [email protected] Donna Chandler: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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CLOVER

DONORS

Clover donors are individuals or groups who have donated money to help make this fair a successful one.

Platinum = $250 or more, Golden = $50 or more, Silver = $25 or more

Green = $10 or more, Cloverbud = up to $10.

Golden Clovers Scott and Joan Robinson

Silver Clovers Tara & Thomas Carr

Susan & David Crall

Sherry & Bill Mangiardi

Green Clovers

Clover Buds

Krista Mangiardi

Angelina Mangiardi

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Rules:

1. Count the 4-H Clovers Contest is open to all 4-H members in

good standing

2. Completely filled out horse, hall, livestock or rabbit entry

form, along with $1 per animal entry fee.

3. Print your name, age as of 1/1/17, address and phone number

on a sheet of paper, along with the number of clovers there

are in this year’s fair book.

4. Your entry form(s) postmarked no later than August 11, 2017

at:

4-H Fair Entry

UMass Extension 4-H

78 Center St., Ste 206


Count how many 4-H Clovers there are in this year’s Fair Premium

Book. 4-H Clovers come in many sizes and are “hidden” all over

the book. The FIRST TEN entries received with the correct answer

will be awarded a special prize at the conclusion of the Awards

Ceremony at this year’s Fair.

MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

Hint: Do not count any clovers you may find in an advertisement.

Clovers must look like this one!!

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History of the Modern Agricultural Fair

The information below is directly derived from a paper written by Geri Petruzella titled “The

Agricultural Fair”, edited and copied by Gerol Petruzella in 1992. Due to the length of the paper

this is a partial reprinting, no changes have been made to the portions shown here. A full copy of

the paper can be requested from the 4-H office.

…through the Pittsfield library system, History of the

Berkshire Agricultural Society, written by Elkanah

Watson, the founder of the First American Fair on

October 10, 1809. Mr. Watson purchased a 250-acre

farm, which he later sold to Mr. Herman Melville and

today is known as the world-renowned “Arrowhead.”

…on a bright October day, a farmer by the name of

Elkanah Watson tacked a notice

up in the local square that his pair

of highly esteemed Merino sheep

would be on exhibit under the

great Elm tree in the center of the

public square in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He was

certain if the local folks came to view this exhibit, he

could spread the Merino stock, especially in the hilly

New England. And it happened just as Watson had

hoped it would happen the people came, saw, and

bought the sheep. The establishing of an Agricultural

Society and a fair was extracted from this first pair of

sheep and Mr. Watson’s hopes. Watson upon being

worried the Society would be disassembled, for lack

of funds, writes, “. . . yet I will preserve and with the

blessings of God, I will prevail.” In 1811 the

incorporated Agricultural Society that met at the

town-house of which Watson was president, could do

little with no funds. So, on September 24, 1812, it

was recommended to the farmers to select and

prepare prime animals for exhibition; also for

manufacturers (there were several manufacturers and

mills in the area) to exhibit their best cloth for

inspection and sale. Watson stated “We owe . . . use

of such talent as our common benefactor has been

pleased to bestow upon us.”

Two years later, funded by donations from members

and friends, the first fair of consequence was held in

the Pittsfield village square. It began at an early hour

when 3000 to 4000 people lined the sides of the road

to view an enormous array of livestock. The parade

of sixty yoke of prime oxen, connected by chains,

proceeded drawing a plow that was held by the two

oldest men in the county. The plow was no ordinary

plow, to be displayed by honorary elders in such a

way. It was a “Rogers plow” built by a local inventor

by the name of Rogers who invented a steel plow to

replace the old wooden plow from England. A band

of musicians followed, each member having a badge

of wheat tucked neatly in his hat. This

wheat became the symbol of the

Agricultural Fair and before long

everywhere you looked that day,

everyone was toting a blade of wheat

in his cap. Next, a stage drawn by

oxen approached, that carried a hanging broadcloth

loom and a spinning jenny. These were two of the

local manufacturers’ great achievements in the

building of useful machines based on ideas brought

with them from their past, and their ingenuity.

Following came four marshals on grey horses,

headed by Sheriff Larned, who conducted the

procession of selected and prepared prime animals

for exhibition that extended for a half mile. The

parade culminated at the Square to set up tables to

exhibit their best cloth for inspection and sale. There

were pens filled with excellent animals and there

were twelve premiums amounting to seventy dollars

awarded. The Pittsfield Sun (local newspaper)

carried the news. It was a novelty in this part of the

world. Mr. Watson won for the best piece of

broadcloth or down (of wool). The cloth made “great

noise” in America and the President of the United

States wore it, and also the Prince Regent of England.

It was a wonderful beginning when Mr. Watson

decided to take the initiative to exhibit his pair of

Merino sheep. It was inevitable that women get

involved and in 1813, the women took the lead in

promoting domestic manufacturing. An example of

the women’s exhibit would be 471 yards of raw

flannel, 53 yards of crocheting and 142 yards of table

linens, 666 total yards in one year. The premiums

paid for women were silver plates. “The Farmers

Holiday”, which lasted two days, ended with an

Agricultural Ball and singing of pastorical odes at

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church. All other societies, adapting the Berkshire

system, did likewise and there were quite a few

extending from Maine to Georgia and from the

Atlantic to Mississippi all teeming with praises of the

“Mother Society.” The Agricultural Society became

a strong arm in the United States and hoped to

diminish dependence on foreign trade at least for

clothing. Foreign trade tried to destroy domestics but

“Patriotic Pittsfield” carried on as the “Main Pillar”

of substantial independence.

…in 1914, Mr. Watson resigned as President of the

Agricultural Society with the desire to pioneer the

ideas in Albany, New York. In 1816, when Watson

returned to visit Pittsfield, he wrote public papers and

gave many speeches to stir the hearts of the people.

In a speech Watson gave, he used a verbal epitaph to

touch the hearts of the people, that read thus “Here

lies _______________ a member of the first

Berkshire Agricultural Society; may generations yet

unborn, learn by his example to love their country.”

And he asked people to search their conscience in

filling in their own name.

The modern English farmers that lived in Pittsfield in

1817 were the most scientific chemists and

philosophers and the best in the world. They

organized? crops and used threshing machines,

furrowing plows, farming mills for sowing grass

seed. Flax and wool were as fine as that of Europe

and cotton became the principle staple. the motto of

the people was “to promote best good of the whole”

and return next year to the Fair with “honorable

testimonies” Governor Clinton donated a bag of

New Winter Wheat to the church to be distributed

among the farms - - each received a half pint. This

sparked hope for government funding. Many

dignitaries from Albany, Detroit, Auburn, Ostego,

Oneida, Jefferson, Cooperstown, and Brighton

attended the Fairs, to update their Fairs, as the model

and Pittsfield progressed. Each Society contributed

for the “good of the whole.”

The rudimentary beginnings of what is now the 4-H

Youth Fair in Pittsfield and in the United States,

somehow remains, not only in the physical sense but

in the spiritual sense as well. The spirit that Watson

expressed so long ago when he stated “Every

member of the community, including females, will

feel a deep interest in promoting a system calculated

for the benefit of all” has prevailed. All for one and

one for all, and the democratic way is still a part of

the 4-H Fair in Pittsfield.

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Thinking About Evaluations

Why does 4-H Judge?

There are four things that judging should do for you:

1. Help you gain more appreciation of excellence and quality of workmanship or performance.

2. Teach you and help you improve your skills and techniques.

3. Encourage you to discover and develop your talents and potentials.

4. Help you think critically and objectively about your project and yourself.

Who are the Judges?

Judges are people. They are people who want to help you learn. They are asked to judge because they have

special training and background in certain subject matter areas. Not all judges have the same training and

background and that is why they sometimes differ in their opinions and ideas of how something should be done.

Understanding this might help you accept gracefully the award they give you.

The process of judging will never be perfect. We have to learn to accept judging for the best it can do for us

and get used to some of the faults that are impossible to overcome. Learn what you can from judging, but don’t

take it too seriously - don’t make it a matter of life or death. Consider judging an adventure to help you achieve

even more. Adapted for “Think Piece Designed for Youth - A Philosophy of Judging”, Edna Keen, Cornell Cooperative Extension

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BERKSHIRE COUNTY 4-H FAIR INC.

c/o UMass Extension 4-H Program

78 Center Street, Suite 206


TO ALL 4-H MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:

Welcome to the thirty–fourth fair held at the 4-H Fairgrounds. The Berkshire County 4-H Fair Inc., better

known as Fair, Inc., is a non-profit corporation responsible for the land and facilities. A few of the milestones

in the development of the fairgrounds are:

1979 Fair, Inc. organized

1980 Acquired the land

1983 The first 4-H fair at the new home

1983 Development approval received from the city

1985 The exhibit hall

1986 The livestock pavilion

1988 The restroom facilities

1992 The new horse ring

1995 The mortgage was burned

1997 The Horse Secretary Stand, Improved Lighting, Permanent Staging

1998 Yvonne Rotti Food Pavilion

2003 Establishment of the Drs. Brielman Loving Hands Award

2004 Livestock Pavilion named after Dr. Winthrop Brielman

2011 Food pavilion enclosed

2012 Candy Kelley Hall

2015 Endowment 75 established

A special thank you to all the volunteers and organizations that have contributed to the success of the

fairground's development through their time and donations. Your continued support and suggestions are needed

and encouraged.

Board of Directors:

Donna Chandler, Pittsfield William Moriarty, Cheshire

William Chandler, Pittsfield Angelica Paredes, North Adams

Lisa Dachinger, Pittsfield Greg Petricca, Pittsfield

Ken Lussier, Lenox Dan Robinson, Otis

Sherry Mangiardi, Pittsfield Scott Robinson, Lenox

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AIMS AND ORGANIZATION

The Berkshire County 4-H Fair was established in 1940 with the intention of sponsoring a fair in the summer of

1941. This feat was accomplished with such success, that it was decided to make it an annual event. All profits

were placed in the treasury to finance the following year.

The purpose of the Berkshire County Youth Fair is threefold:

1. To stimulate a competitive spirit in the older youth of the county, leading them in the production and

exhibition of better agricultural and creative products.

2. To offer youth an opportunity to contribute to a public exhibition of youth talents thereby enhancing their

sense of self-worth.

3. To offer teens opportunities to develop leadership and job readiness skills.

Youth and adult members of the Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association devote their time and efforts to make

the fair a success. They receive no compensation for their efforts. All proceeds of the fair are used to defray

expenses and pay premiums.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources may be allotting agricultural prize money for

premiums awarded to youth from 8 to 18 years of age as of January 1, 2017 in the following departments:

Dept. No. 01 Dairy Cattle Dept. No. 08 Rabbits

Dept. No. 02 Beef Dept. No. 13 Vegetables

Dept. No. 03 Working Steers Dept. No. 14 Flowers

Dept. No. 04 Sheep Dept. No. 15 Food Preservation and Nutrition

Dept. No. 05 Swine Dept. No. 16 Baking

Dept. No. 06 Goats Dept. No. 17 Conservation

Dept. No. 07 Poultry Dept. No. 23 Agriculture Club Exhibits

Prize money for non-agricultural departments listed below is made available through the Berkshire County 4-H Fair

Association:

Dept. No. 18 Clothing Dept. No. 21 Crafts

Dept. No. 19 Home Furnishings Dept. No. 22 Photography

Dept. No. 20 Arts Dept. No. 23 Non-Agriculture Club Exhibits

Dept. No. 24 Native Tree Identification

THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY 4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION WILL PAY PREMIUMS BASED ON A

PREMIUM POINT SYSTEM. CHECKS WILL BE CUT BEFORE DECEMBER 2017. NO CHECKS

WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE FAIR.

Additional prize money and trophies have been made available to the 4-H Fair Association through the

generosity of the private donations and area merchants.

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Rosettes may be awarded for the most outstanding

exhibits in agriculture based on the decision of the judge(s) and availability of rosettes.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES

ENTRY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

RULES CHANGE ANNUALLY

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT

ENTRY BLANKS.

1. Any boy or girl between the ages of 5-18 as of January 1, 2017 is eligible to exhibit. Youth must be

between the ages of 8 and 18 as of January 1, 2017 to qualify for premium money.

a. Youth with disabilities (ages 8 through 21 as of January 1, 2017) – Youth requiring

accommodations should contact Angelica Paredes outlining the accommodations being

requested by August 11, 2017.

2. Complete appropriate entry form including birth date.

3. Mail entries to address on the entry form postmarked no later than August 11, 2017. There are four

entry forms: Livestock, Hall, Horse and Rabbit. Entries postmarked after August 11th will not be

accepted.

4. Age Classifications for Exhibitors:

a. Cloverbuds - Children who are 5-7 years of age. Youth of this age are encouraged to enter Hall

exhibits and Lap Animal Exhibits (rabbits and poultry) in the special area designated for

Cloverbud exhibits. For Hall Exhibits: Children who are eight years of age may choose to

participate in the Danish System of Judging by marking the entry form as such. IF IT IS NOT

INDICATED - THEY WILL NOT BE JUDGED. All Cloverbuds will receive rosettes for

their contributions. Cloverbuds may enter Sheep, Goat, or Poultry Cloverbud Clinic. This clinic

teaches fitting and showmanship and is not judged. An experienced adult/teen must assist the

Cloverbud member.

b. Novice - Any youth 8-18 years and 1st year showing

c. Junior - Any youth 8-10 years

d. Intermediate – Any youth 11-13 years

e. Senior - Any youth age 14-18

5. Rules specified by each individual department are binding. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

6. Abusive handling of any animal on the show grounds will result in immediate dismissal from the

grounds and forfeiture of all awards.

7. All animals shown must be cared for and shown by exhibitor to qualify for prize money with the

exception of group classes.

8. To qualify for premiums all animals must be unloaded and secured, except when showing.

9. Animal exhibitors must enter Fitting & Showmanship. a. All exhibitors must enter Fitting and Showmanship classes and all breeds are mixed together.

Exhibitor birthdates are as of Jan 1 of the current year. Age divisions are as follows: Cloverbud

Clinic are youth 5-7 years old, accompanied by an experienced teen (preferred) or adult; Novice

are any youth 8-18 years old who are in their first year of showing; Juniors are youth 8-10 years

old; Intermediates are youth 11-13 years old; Seniors are 14-18 years old with show experience

in their project. Only one (1) animal per exhibitor in Fitting and Showmanship Classes. Standard

dress code is plain white or a 4-H shirt with solid color pants and a solid durable shoe. No hats,

shorts, bathing attire, sandals, clogs or bare feet – NO EXCEPTIONS! Some departments may

have additional requirements that are listed in their rules and regulations.

10. Please read Animal Health Regulations carefully. While not required, it is strongly recommended that

horses, sheep, goats and cattle have an up to date rabies vaccination.

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11. NO ANIMAL IS TO BE UNLOADED OR ENTER A BARN OR TIE-OUT STALL

UNTIL THE ANIMAL AND ITS PAPERWORK HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND

APPROVED FOR ENTRY BY THE LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT. 12. THE DRS. BRIELMAN LOVING HANDS AWARD is awarded to a Berkshire County 4-H member, 8

- 18 years of age, who best exemplifies the ability to handle and care for his/her animal (Beef, Dairy,

Working Steers, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits and Horses). Exhibitors who would like to be

considered for this award MUST complete the application in this book and have it post marked to the

Berkshire County 4-H office by August 11, 2017. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

13. All exhibit hall entries must be in place by 6:30 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2017, properly tagged and

identified.

14. Youth removing exhibits early will forfeit premiums. (See page 3).

15. Only one (1) entry in a Class per exhibitor, unless otherwise stated in the rules of a specific department.

16. A person shall not offer for exhibit any item not produced and/or prepared by himself/herself.

17. The department, judge, or fair management reserves the right to reject any and/all exhibits they deem are

not desirable, not properly entered, or are of undesirable quality.

18. Placings will be awarded on the basis of quality and the decision of the judge(s) will be final. No

discrepancies will be handled after the class has been judged. Any discrepancies before judging will be

handled by the 4-H Fair Association Officers, Extension Educator and a Department Head from the

department involved.

19. Classes in all departments may be combined or divided at the discretion of the superintendent and/or

judge.

20. Exhibitors Standards: The fair is an educational activity. Positive social behavior, good sportsmanship

and cooperation are expected. Any exhibitor caught in an act of misconduct such as use of alcoholic

beverages and/or illegal drugs or poor sportsmanship, will be expelled from the fair at that time and no

premium money will be awarded. No alcoholic beverages or smoking will be allowed on the

fairgrounds.

21. LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS STANDARD OF DRESS: PLAIN WHITE SHIRTS,

SOLID COLOR PANTS, (WHITE 4-H SHIRTS MAY BE WORN). NO SHORTS OR

BATHING ATTIRE WILL BE ALLOWED. A SOLID, DURABLE SHOE MUST BE

WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO SANDALS, CLOGS, OR BAREFEET WILL BE

ALLOWED. NO HATS. RABBIT EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR LONG SLEEVES

WHILE SHOWING. All other exhibitors and fair workers should dress in an appropriate

manner.

22. THE FAIR ASSOCIATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF EXHIBITS, OR

INJURY TO ANIMALS AND PERSONS. HOWEVER, THE FAIR WILL TAKE EVERY

PRECAUTION TO SAFEGUARD ALL EXHIBITS.

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES/FAIRS In addition to complying with all laws and regulations governing animal health issues all fairs must adopt and

enforce the following rules for governance of the fair:

2017 Fairs- Animal Health Rules NO animal will be admitted to the fairgrounds unless it meets the requirements below. NO animal is to be

unloaded or enter a barn or tie-out stall until the animal and its paperwork have been inspected and

approved for entry.

A. General Rules for All Animals: See M.G.L. c. 128 §2C, 129 §2 1. All animals must be in proper physical condition, be properly identified and free of visual evidence of

infectious, contagious or parasitic disease at time of arrival. Specific diseases and conditions which will

disqualify an animal for entry are identified for each species in the following sections of the rules.

Animals of any species with open or draining wounds will not be approved for entry.

2. Evidence of infectious, contagious or parasitic disease or failure to produce the necessary documents

for health certification, vaccination or testing will result in the animal's rejection for entry. THE

INSPECTOR'S DECISION IS FINAL.

3. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any

substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal's performance or

alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance, except external applications of substances to the

hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only, and except for surgical procedures performed by

a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.

4. Official ID: See Final Rule: Summary of Traceability for Livestock Moved Interstate (Summary of

general Requirements by Species)

All livestock must have proper official, individual ID as required for the species, e.g. official metal ear

tag, tattoo, scrapie tag, or microchip. Registration forms must accompany health certificates when used

as part of official identification. 5. Health Certificates: -- PLEASE NOTE CHANGES FOR 2017

One Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) may be allowed for animals of the same species

to be exhibited at fairs or shows in any of the New England states (CT, *ME, MA, **NH, RI, and ***VT)

when submitted with an itinerary of the dates and locations of the events at which the listed animals are

expected to be shown. Only animals that are healthy at the time of shipment may be moved. Note that

*ME, **NH, and ***VT have additional requirements. Certificates of veterinary inspection in these states are

valid for a shorter period of time and may have additional language, movement and permit requirements.

For the 2017 Show and Fair Season, livestock animals being exhibited in New England states must have official

certificates of veterinary inspection (OCVIs) that meet the following requirements:

a. CT, MA, and RI: OCVIs issued on or after January 1, 2017 may be used for animals being shown at

multiple fairs and shows in CT, MA, and RI through the 2017 show/fair season ending October 31, 2017.

i. ME: Exhibition season OCVI applies only to animals exhibited at Maine agricultural fairs from July 1

through October 31 and the OCVI must state ”For Exhibition Only”. An importation permit for exhibition

animals is also required. Contact ME State Veterinarian’s Office (207-287-3701) for details and permits.

ii. NH: Animals exhibited in NH must originate in a New England state and move on OCVIs issued on or after

April 1, 2017 to participating NH fairs and shows from July 1 to October 31, 2017. Contact NH State

Veterinarian’s Office (603) 271-2404 for details and permits. iii. ***VT: Contact the VT Animal Health Office

(802-828-2421) for specific import requirements that deviate from the general information in this letter and

must be met for legal import of livestock.

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b. A single OCVI from the animals’ home state may be completed for travel to and from the New England

states in which the animals will be exhibited. MA animals being shown ONLY in MA may substitute a signed,

dated latter on the letterhead of an accredited veterinarian for an OCVI if all required information is included

and all additional requirements are met.

c. Multiple animals of the same species may be listed on one health certificate with appropriate individual IDs

and descriptions. Animals of different species may not be listed on the same official health certificate.

d. An itinerary of the names and locations for each New England fair or show at which owner expects to

show the listed animals and the dates when each animal are expected to be on each site, must be prepared

by the owner and presented to the veterinarian at the time the OCVI is written.

i. A copy of this planned itinerary must be attached to the official health certificate (import and export)

for it to be used for more than one fair or show.

ii. That proposed list should be signed by the veterinarian and the owner/ exhibitor and reference the relevant

OCVI number(s).

e. The name and address of the first show or fair where the listed animals will be exhibited is to be used as the

“destination” on the OCVI form. In addition, “See attached list” or a similar statement directing Animal Health

Officials or Fair Inspectors to the attached proposed itinerary must be included.

f. Exhibitors must keep an accurate list of the show locations and dates when their animals were actually on the

show/fairgrounds. This record must be available to fair inspectors at each inspection and check-in.

g. Any animal listed on an OCVI that becomes sick must remain home. If the animal is refused entry to any

exhibition during 2017 for health reasons it must have a new health certificate issued by an accredited

veterinarian within 30 days of the next interstate movement.

h. Any New England state may end their participation in this agreement and revert to the standard published

requirements for livestock imports in the state at any time, in the event of foreign animal disease outbreak or

changes to state legislation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH SPECIES ARE LISTED BELOW.

B. Cattle: See M.G.L. c. 129 §§2, 39 and 330 CMR 4.04(2). 1. TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from TB-Accredited and Brucellosis-Free States

and in-state animals. Current brucellosis and TB status in the exhibitor’s state can be obtained from the state

veterinarian’s office in each state. If the exhibitor’s state is not TB-Accredited or Brucellosis-Free, then the

exhibitor must call the Massachusetts Division of Animal Health for entry requirements (617-626-1795). All

animals must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: foot rot, mange, pink-eye,

ringworm, warts, cow-pox and open or draining wounds.

2. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all cattle be currently vaccinated for rabies.

C. Poultry: See M.G.L. c. §§2, 129, and 330 CMR 5.02. 1. No poultry will be admitted to a fairground until it has been individually inspected.

2. All poultry must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases: infectious bronchitis, coryza, pullorum-

typhoid, fowl-pox, external parasites and laryngotracheitis.

3. Each bird must be accompanied by written proof (ID card or test report) that the breeding flock was blood-

tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within one year prior to entry date.

4. Birds from quarantined states will not be permitted entry.

5. All birds over 16 weeks of age as of January 1, 2016 shall be individually leg banded with a state leg band.

This includes out of state exhibitors.

6. No bird vaccinated for laryngotracheitis within thirty days of the fair will be admitted.

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D. Goats : See M.G.L. c. 129 §2, 9 CFR 79.6 and Massachusetts Emergency Order 1-AHO-06.

1. TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from TB-Accredited and Brucellosis-Free States

and in-state animals.

2. All goats and kids presented, regardless of age, must be individually listed and identified on the health

certificate. All goats must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: foot rot, mange,

pink-eye, ringworm, warts, pox and open or draining wounds. All goats must also be free of sore mouth and

scrapie exposure.

3. Based on the Federal Scrapie Eradication Program (FSEP), goats and sheep of any age or sex brought to

show or exhibition from either out of state or within state must possess a USDA approved individual

identification tag, tattoo, or electronic implant consistent with the requirements of the FSEP and the

Massachusetts Emergency Order 1-AHO-06. Information on approved tags, tattoos, and electronic implants is

available from the USDA-APHIS office in Sutton, MA at 508-363-2290.

E. Camelids (Llamas, Alpacas, etc.): See M.G.L. c. 129 §2, M.G. l. c. 131, §23 ,321 CMR 9.02. 1. TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from TB-Accredited and Brucellosis-Free States

and in-state animals. Current brucellosis and TB status in the exhibitor’s state can be obtained from the state

veterinarian’s office in each state. If the exhibitor’s state is not TB-Accredited or Brucellosis-Free, then the

exhibitor must call the Massachusetts Division of Animal Health for entry requirements (617-626-1795).

2. All Camelids originating from outside the Commonwealth are required to be tested for Blue Tongue.

Exception: Animals from a USDA declared "Low Incident State" are exempt. Note: New England and New

York are low incident states.

3. All animals must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: foot rot, mange, pink-

eye, ringworm, warts, pox and open or draining wounds.

F. Swine: See M.G.L. c. 129 §14E, 330 CMR 11.04(2), 9 CFR 71.19

1. All swine must be identified by an official ear tag or registration.

2. Swine must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis,

mange and open or draining wounds.

3. No person shall import into Massachusetts from outside the state any swine which have been pseudorabies

vaccinated. M.G.L. c. 129 §14E.

4. No person shall import into Massachusetts swine from Stage l or Stage ll Pseudorabies States.

5. All swine shall originate from qualified pseudorabies-free herds, or monitored herds in qualified pseudorabies

free States only. The pseudorabies status of the exhibitor’s state can be obtained from the state veterinarian’s

office in each state.

G. Sheep: See 9 CFR 79 and Massachusetts Emergency Order 1-AHO-06. 1. No sheep will be allowed entry from flocks in which Scrapie has been diagnosed or in which animals are

under surveillance for Scrapie during the previous eighteen months. Based on the Federal Scrapie Eradication

Program (FSEP) and the Massachusetts Emergency Order 1-AHO-06, sheep of any age or sex brought to show

or exhibition from either out of state or within the state must possess a USDA approved individual identification

tag, tattoo, or electronic implant consistent with requirements of the FSEP. Information on approved tags,

tattoos, and electronic implants is available from the USDA APHIS office in Sutton, MA at 508-363-2290.

2. No sheep will be permitted entry from flocks in which Soremouth has existed or in which Soremouth

Vaccine has been administered in the previous sixty (60) days.

3. Sheep must be free from visual evidence of foot rot, sore mouth, pink eye, ringworm, and open and draining

wounds.

4. While not required, it is strongly recommended that sheep be currently vaccinated against rabies.

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H. Equine: M.G.L. c. 128 §§2C, 44 , 330 CMR 16.05.

1. All equines entering a Massachusetts fairground must have a valid health certificate.

2. All equines must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: mange, ringworm,

soring, strangles, and open or draining wounds.

3. All equines originating from within and outside of the Commonwealth must have a negative USDA-approved

EIA test (i.e., Coggins test or ELISA test) dated within twelve months of entry.

4. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all equines be vaccinated for rabies, tetanus, EEE and

WNV within one year of the fair.

I. Rabbits: See M.G.L. c. 129 §2 Rabbits must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases: snuffles, wet tail, skin and ear infections.

J. Dogs and Cats: See M.G.L. c. 129 §39G 1. All dogs and cats must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases: kennel cough, distemper,

hepatitis, parvo, ringworm and mange.

2. All Massachusetts dogs and cats and those originating from out of this State must have a valid and

current vaccination certificate for rabies.

All petting zoos are required to have a USDA APHIS Exhibitor’s License and valid health certificates

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HERDSMAN’S CONTEST

For all livestock (cattle, sheep, goats)

Purpose of the contest is to encourage youth to display the best care of their animals and exhibit space at the fair. The

contest encourages maintenance of an attractive, educational exhibit area and promotion of safety practices. Judging is

based on the following: 1. Educational Display a. Promotes: meat, dairy, fiber, agriculture

40% (as appropriate)

2. Appearance of Herd a. Cleanliness of animals.

20% b. Arrangement of animals.

c. Tied properly for quick release.

3. Appearance of Exhibit Area a. Bedding and cleanliness of stalls.

20% b. Neatness in arrangement of show boxes and equipment.

c. Cleanliness of aisle behind exhibit.

4. Appearance of Exhibitors a. Personal cleanliness of exhibitors.

10% b. Personal conduct at all times.

5. Exhibitor’s Cooperation a. Punctual at show time.

10% b. Club teamwork.

c. Cooperation with officials and judges

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Drs Brielman Loving Hands Award

In memory of Yvonne Wirtes

For Berkshire County 4-H member 8-18 years of age (as of 1/1/17).

This award will be given to the youth who best exemplifies the ability to handle and care for his/her animal (Beef,

Dairy, Working Steers, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits and Horses). Exhibitors who would like to be

considered for this award MUST complete the application below and turn it in with their fair entry forms, post

marked no later than August 11, 2017. Late entries will not be considered.

The youth MUST exhibit this animal at the fair.

Name______________________________________ Age (as of 1/1/17)____________ Years in 4-H_________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________

Animal Project________________________________ Will you turn in a 4-H record for this 4-H year________ (type of animal & name)

Why have you chosen this particular animal project?

What have you learned about yourself while doing this project?

What is the most important part of caring for this animal?

If someone walked up to you and asked you what your animal has to do with 4-H, what would you tell them?

What other projects do you participate in within the 4-H program?

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DEPARTMENT NO. 01 - DAIRY CATTLE

Arrival: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Release: 5:00 p.m. or end of awards

Sonny Butler Superintendent’s Award - Open to all department heads and exhibitors. This $75.00 awarded to the person

who displays a positive attitude, shows attention to detail, promotes agriculture, 4-H and models leadership.

Ownership and Type Classes: There will be separate type classes for purebreds. All grade cattle will compete together in

type classes. All purebred cattle owners must have their registration papers for check in. Registered and Grade animals

must be owned or leased by the exhibitor on or before May 1 of the current year. Animals 2 years old and over must be

owned by April 1 of the year they were a yearling. In type, classes are done by animals not by youth age divisions. A

maximum of 2 entries per exhibitor, per class, per breed will be allowed. In group and pair class only one entry is allowed

per exhibitor. All animals shown in groups must have been shown in regular breed classes.

Fitting & Showmanship: All dairy exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes and all breeds are mixed

together. Exhibitor birthdates are as of Jan 1 of the current year. Age divisions are as follows: Cloverbud Clinic are

youth 5-7 years old, accompanied by an experienced teen (preferred) or adult; Novice are any youth 8-18 years old who

are in their first year of showing; Juniors are youth 8-10 years old; Intermediates are 11 – 13 years old; Seniors are 14-18

years old with show experience in their project. Only one (1) animal per exhibitor in Fitting and Showmanship Classes.

Standard dress code is plain white or a 4-H shirt with solid color pants and a solid durable shoe. No hats, shorts, bathing

attire, sandals, clogs or bare feet – NO EXCEPTIONS! Dress code - Seniors should wear solid white pants and solid

white shirt.

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. $1.00 entry fee per animal

2. No animal is to be unloaded or enter a barn or tie-out stall until the animal and its paperwork have been inspected

and approved for entry by the livestock superintendent.

3. No Dairy Cattle will be received at any other time without written permission from the Livestock Superintendent.

4. No Bulls of any age are allowed to be shown in Dairy or Beef departments (no horns).

5. All Dairy Cattle must be unloaded and penned/tied to qualify for state premium money.

6. All Dairy Cattle exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes.

7. Adults will not be allowed in the show ring unless requested by the judge.

8. Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor will be determined by the number of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons including fitting

and showmanship. Grand Champion placing will be used as the tiebreaker.

9. Outstanding individual herdsman will receive an award. See Herdsman Contest rules. (All livestock exhibitors

will be automatically entered)

10. An exhibitor that does not clean an area he/she uses in the barn may be penalized. (Based on the decision of

the dairy department head, judge, livestock superintendent and/or Extension Educator)

CLASS X - DAIRY FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST (all birthdates as of Jan. 1 of the current year)

0101 Cloverbud Clinic - Youth 5 - 7, accompanied by experienced teen or adult

0102 Novice - Youth 8 - 18, first year showing

0103 Junior - Youth 8 - 10, as of 1/1/17

0104 Intermediate – Youth ages 11-13 as of 1/1/17

0105 Senior - Youth 14 – 18 as of 1/1/17

0106 Advanced Showmanship (for Youth having won in a Senior Class during any previous show season. Advanced

Showmanship will be held only if more than 3 entered).

PREMIUM POINTS: Class X: Class 101 will receive Participation Rosette.

Class 102 – 106: 1st – 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th - Ribbon.

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CLASS X. DAIRY

A. REGISTERED AYRSHIRE

B. REGISTERED BROWN SWISS

C. REGISTERED GUERNSEY

D. REGISTERED HOLSTEIN

E. REGISTERED JERSEY

F. REGISTERED MILKING SHORTHORN

G. GRADE ANIMALS (not registered)

CLASSES A-G

0107 Jr. Heifer Calves - March 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017

0108 Int. Heifer Calves - December 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017

0109 Sr. Heifer Calves - September 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016

0110 Summer Yearling Heifer -June 1, 2016 – August 31, 2016

0111 Jr. Yearling Heifer Calves - March 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016

0112 Int. Yearling Heifer – December 1, 2015 – February 28, 2016

0113 Sr. Yearling Heifer Calves - September 1, 2015 - February 28, 2016

**Classes 0107 - 0109 will be combined if less than 3 entries per class.

0114 Two year old Heifers (2 years - under 3)

0115 Three year old (3 years - under 4)

**Classes 0114 and 0115 will be combine if less than 3 in each class.

0116 Four year old (4 years - under 5)

0117 Aged cows 5 years old and over

0118 Best uddered cow. All breeds competing; must be in milk, one entry per exhibitor.

0119 Produce of Dam; 2 females. The produce of 1 cow; dam must be named. All breeds combined unless 3 per breed

must be bred and owned by exhibitor.

0120 Dam & Daughter: Two females of any age, one to be daughter of the other. Must be owned by exhibitor;

daughter must be bred by exhibitor.

0121 Herd - 3 females, any age, show by one individual or family.

0122 Club Herd; 3 females any age, shown by members of one 4-H club

0123 Best Animal - Bred & Owned by Exhibitor (all breeds combined unless 3 per breed).

PREMIUM POINTS: Classes A - G:

1st - 17, 2nd - 15, 3rd - 13, 4th - 11, 5th - 9, 6th – 7

JUNIOR CHAMPION – Rosette

From classes 0107 – 0117

SENIOR CHAMPION – Rosette

From classes 0107 – 0117

GRAND CHAMPION – Triple Rosette

Junior and Senior Champion competing

CLASS Z - LIVESTOCK OBSTACLE COURSE

0428 Obstacle Course – all livestock exhibitors competing together. All animals must be on a lead rope with all feet on

the ground to participate.

Premium form class Z: to be a surprise!

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0428 Obstacle Course – all livestock exhibitors competing together. All animals must be on a lead rope with all feet

on the ground to participate.


DEPARTMENT NO. 02 - BEEF CATTLE

Arrival: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.




Fitting & Showmanship - All beef exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes and all breeds are mixed






attire, sandals, clogs or bare feet – NO EXCEPTIONS!

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. $1.00 entry fee per animal.

2. No animal is to be unloaded or enter a barn or tie-out stall until the animal and its paperwork have been

inspected and approved for entry by the livestock superintendent.

3. No Beef Cattle will be received at any other time without written permission from the Livestock

Superintendent

4. No Bulls of any age are allowed to be shown in Dairy or Beef departments.

5. All Beef Cattle must be unloaded and penned to qualify for state premium money.

6. All Beef Cattle exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes.


8. Outstanding Beef Exhibitor will be determined by the number of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons including fitting

and showmanship. Grand Champion placing will be used as the tiebreaker.

9. Outstanding individual herdsman will receive an award. See Herdsman Contest rules. (All livestock

exhibitors will be automatically entered)

10. An exhibitor that does not clean an area he/she uses in the barn may be penalized. (Based on the decision of

the dairy department head, judge, livestock superintendent, and/or Extension Educator)

CLASS X BEEF FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST (all birthdates as of Jan. 1 of the current year)



0203 Junior - Youth 8 – 10

0204 Intermediate – Youth 11 - 13

0205 Senior - Youth 14 -18

PREMIUM POINTS Class X: 101 will receive Participation Rosette.

Class 102 – 105: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th - Ribbon.

CLASS E - MARKET BEEF

PREMIUM POINTS: Class 205 – 210: 1st - 17, 2nd -15,3rd - 13, 4th - 11, 5th - 9

0206 Heifers (under 1 year) 0209 Steers (under 1 year)

0207 Heifers (1 year and over) 0210 Cows (2 years and over)

0208 Steers (under 1 year) 0211 Cow-Calf (one cow with calf at side)

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DEPARTMENT NO. 03 - WORKING STEERS Arrival: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.


Sonny Superintendent’s Award - Open to all department heads and exhibitors. This $75.00 awarded to the person who

displays a positive attitude, shows attention to detail, promotes agriculture, 4-H and models leadership.

Fitting & Showmanship - All exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes and all breeds are mixed together.

Exhibitor birthdates are as of Jan 1 of the current year. Age divisions are as follows: Cloverbud Clinic are youth 5-7 years

old, accompanied by an experienced teen (preferred) or adult; Novice are any youth 8-18 years old who are in their first

year of showing; Juniors are youth 8-10 years old; Intermediates are 11 – 13 years old; Seniors are 14-18 years old with

show experience in their project. Only one (1) animal per exhibitor in Fitting and Showmanship Classes. Standard dress

code is plain white or a 4-H shirt with solid color pants and a solid durable shoe. No hats, shorts, bathing attire, sandals,

clogs or bare feet – NO EXCEPTIONS!

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. $1.00 entry fee per animal

2. No animal is to be unloaded or enter a barn or tie-out stall until the animal and its paperwork have been inspected and

approved for entry by the livestock superintendent.

3. No Oxen will be received at any other time without written permission from the Livestock Superintendent

4. All Oxen must be unloaded and penned to qualify for state premium money.

5. All Oxen exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes.


7. Outstanding Exhibitor will be determined by the number of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons including fitting and

showmanship. Grand Champion placing will be used as the tiebreaker.

8. Outstanding Individual herdsman will receive an award. See Herdsman Contest rules. (All livestock exhibitors will

be automatically entered.)

9. An exhibitor that does not clean an area he/she uses in the barn may be penalized. (Based on the decision of the

dairy department head, judge, livestock superintendent, and/or Extension Educator)

CLASS X - WORKING STEERS FITTING

AND SHOWMANSHIP

0301 Novice - Youth 8 -18, first year showing

0302 Junior - Youth 8 - 10,

Intermediate – Youth 11 - 13

0303 Senior - Youth 14 - 18

CLASS A - TRAINED STEERS IN YOKE CLASS B - CART CLASS

0304 Juniors Intermediate 0306 Juniors Intermediate

0305 Seniors 0307 Seniors

CLASS C - STONE BOAT Class B and C may be combined or divided at the

0308 Juniors Intermediate discretion of the superintendent and/or judge.

0309 Seniors

PREMIUMS POINTS FOR ALL CLASSES: 1st - 15, 2nd - 12, 3rd - 10, 4th - 8, 5th – 5





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DEPARTMENT NO. 04 - SHEEP

Arrival: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.




Ownership & Type Classes: Registration papers will be checked on entry; animals must be in exhibitor’s name. Ear tags

or tattoos must be on animals. An exhibitor is limited to the showing of no more than two breed classes. A maximum of

2 entries per exhibitor, per class, per breed will be allowed. In group and pair classes, only one entry is allowed per

exhibitor. Animals shown in-group classes must have been shown in a single class.

Fitting & Showmanship: All exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes and all breeds are mixed together.

Exhibitor birthdates are as of Jan 1 of the current year. Age divisions are as follows: Cloverbud Clinic are youth 5-7 years

old, accompanied by an experienced teen (preferred) or adult; Novice are any youth 8-18 years old who are in their first

year of showing; Juniors are youth 8-10 years old; Intermediates are 11 – 13 years old; Seniors are 14-18 years old with

show experience in their project. Only one (1) animal per exhibitor in Fitting and Showmanship Classes. Standard dress

code is plain white or a 4-H shirt with solid color pants and a solid durable shoe. No hats, shorts, bathing attire, sandals,

clogs or bare feet – NO EXCEPTIONS!

RULES & REGULATIONS




3. No Sheep will be received at any other time without written permission from the Livestock Superintendent.

4. All Sheep must be unloaded and penned to qualify for state premium money.

5. All Sheep exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes

6. Junior lambs are born on or after: February 1 - Southdown; February15 - Shropshire; March 1 - Cheviot; January

1 - Hampshire, Dorset, Montadale, Romney, Suffolk, any other pure breed. Must be owned by June 1st of current

year.

7. Market lambs must be sheared within 2 weeks before fair.

8. Senior lambs are born after September 15 and before the above dates.

9. Outstanding individual shepherd will receive an award. See Herdsman Contest rules. (All livestock exhibitors

will be automatically entered.)


department head, judge, livestock superintendent, and/or Extension Educator)

CLASSES

A MERINO J SUFFOLK

D DORSET K AOB WOOL

E HAMPSHIRE L GRADE/NON REGISTERED/COMMERCIAL (EWES ONLY)

F AOB MEAT M TUNIS

G ROMNEY N CHEVIOT

H SHROPSHIRE O NATURAL

I SOUTHDOWN COLORED

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CLASS X - SHEEP FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST

0401 Cloverbud Clinic Youth 5 - 7, accompanied by teen or adult assistant.


0403 Market Lamb - Youth 8 - 14

0404 Junior - Youth 8 -10

Intermediate – Youth 11-13

0405 Senior - Youth 14 -18

Class 0401 will receive a Participation Rosette,

Premium Points for Class 402-405: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th – Ribbon

CLASSES A – L

0406 Yearling Ram—Must be Restrainable!

0407 Sr. Ram Lamb 0415 Exhibitor’s Flock (1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling, 2 ewe lambs)

0408 Jr. Ram Lamb 0416 Breeder’s Flock Bred and Owned by exhibitor

0409 Pair Ram Lambs 0417 Get-of-Sire, both sex, 4 animals, Bred & Owned by exhibitor

0410 Yearling Ewe 0418 Produce of Dam (Dam and 2 offspring)

0411 Pair Yearling Ewes 0419 Wether – to be judged on fleece only

0412 Sr. Ewe Lamb 0420 Aged Ewe

0413 Jr. Ewe Lamb 0421 Aged Ram – Must Be Restrainable!

0414 Pair Ewe Lamb 0422 Best Fleece on animal

Premiums Points for classes A-L: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th – Ribbon

CLASS M0423 - MARKET LAMB to be divided day of show a) light, b) medium, c) heavy

CLASS M0424 – MARKET LAMB – pair market lamb

Premiums Points for class M0422-0423 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th - Ribbon.

CLASS N - SHEEP JUDGING CONTEST—PRIZES AWARDED

0425 Junior (any youth age 8 - 10)

Intermediate (any youth age 11 – 13) Class N may be divided or combined at the discretion of

0426 Senior (any youth age 15 -18) the superintendent and/or judge.

CLASS Y0427 - FLEECE

Must be exhibited in the same year as it is shorn. Judge may set classes for individual breed if sufficient entries and may

split down and wool breeds if number of entries warrant (one fleece per exhibitor). Fleeces must be brought to exhibit hall

by 9:00a.m. on Saturday.

Premium Points for classes N - Y: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2, 5th - 1, 6th – Ribbon





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DEPARTMENT NO. 05 - SWINE

Arrival: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.




Fitting and Showmanship - All swine exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes and all market lots are mixed






attire, sandals, clogs or bare feet – NO EXCEPTIONS!

RULES & REGULATIONS




3. No Swine will be received at any other time without written permission from the Livestock Superintendent.

4. All Swine must be unloaded and penned to qualify for state premium money.

5. All Swine must be owned by June 1st of current year.

6. All Swine exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes.

7. Outstanding Individual herdsman will receive an award. See Herdsman Contest rules. (All livestock exhibitors




CLASS X - SWINE FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP






Class 0501 will receive Participation Rosette.

Premium Points for Class 502 - 504: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th - Ribbon.

CLASS M - MARKET LOTS - All breeds competing.

0505 Light Weight (under 100 pounds)

0506 Medium Weights (between 100 - 200 pounds, inclusive)

0507 Heavy Weights (over 200 pounds)

Premium Points for Class 505 - 507: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th - Ribbon.





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DEPARTMENT NO. 06 - GOATS

Arrival: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.




Ownership & Type Classes: Registration papers will be checked on entry; animals must be in exhibitor’s name. Ear tags

or tattoos must be on animals. An exhibitor is limited to the showing of no more than two breed classes. A maximum of

2 entries per exhibitor, per class, per breed will be allowed. In group and pair classes, only one entry is allowed per

exhibitor. Animals shown in-group classes must have been shown in a single class.

Fitting and Showmanship - All goat exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes and all breeds are mixed






attire, sandals, clogs or bare feet – NO EXCEPTIONS! Dress code - Seniors should wear solid white pants and solid

white shirt

RULES & REGULATIONS




3. No Goats will be received at any other time without written permission from the Livestock Superintendent.

4. No Bucks of any age are allowed to be shown as a Dairy Goat.

5. All Goats must be unloaded and penned to qualify for state premium money.

6. Recorded grades and grades allowed separate classes with all breeds competing together.

7. All Goat exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes.

8. Dairy goats must be owned or leased by June 1st of the current year; exception – doe kid class, animals must be

raised or cared for from birth. Doe kids can be born after June 1st but must be at least 2 months at show time. No

dairy goat under 1 year to be shown in milking classes, to include does who have been freshened or are being

milked regularly.

9. Outstanding Individual herdsman will receive an award. See Herdsman Contest rules (All livestock exhibitors




11. All Dairy Goat exhibitors are encouraged to show in white shirt and white pants.

CLASS X - GOAT FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP

0601 Cloverbud Clinic - Youth 5 - 7, accompanied by an experienced teen or adult





Class 0601 will receive Participation Rosette. Premium Points for Class 0620: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2.

CLASS A - I - DAIRY GOATS

A ALPINE E SAANEN I GRADE (No registration

B LAMANCHA F NIGERIAN DWARFS papers) – classes may be

C OBERHASLI G TOGGENBURG combined at judges/livestock

D NUBIAN H RECORDED GRADE (registration papers) superintendents discretion.

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0605 Junior Doe Kids (1 month and under 3 months)

0606 Senior Doe Kids (3 months and under 6 months)

0607 Doeling (6 months and under 12 months)

0608 Dry Yearling (12 months & under 24 months, not in milk)

0609 Yearling (12 months & under 24 months in milk)

0610 Junior Doe Milker (2 years & under 3 years)

0612 Senior Doe Milker (3 years and under 5 years)

0613 Aged Doe (over 5 years)

0614 Get of Sire (3 animals from one sire)

0615 Produce of Dam (2 animals, one dam)

0616 Dam & Daughter (2 animals)

0617 Family Herd (3 does of one breed, at least one in milk)

0618 Best Udder

CLASS J – WHITE ANGORA GOATS/COLORED ANGORA GOATS

0619 Junior Doe Kids (born on or after April 1, 2017)

0620 Senior Doe Kids (born on or before March 31, 2017)

0621 Junior Buck Kids (born on or after April 1, 2017)

0622 Yearling Doe

0623 2 Year Old Doe

0624 Adult Doe

0625 Get of Sire

0626 Produce of Dam

0627 Family Herd

0628 Wether

0629 Dam & Daughter (2 animals)

0630 Best Fleece on animal

Premium Points: (for classes A –J) 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th – Ribbon

CLASS BS – BEST SHOWMAN – This class will have the Champion Junior Showman and Champion Senior Showman

compete against each other for the BEST SHOWMAN.

CLASS Y0427 - FLEECE

Must be exhibited in the same year as it is shorn. Judge may set classes for individual breed if sufficient entries and may

split down and wool breeds if number of entries warrant (one fleece per exhibitor). Fleeces must be brought to exhibit hall

by 9:00a.m. on Saturday.

Premium Points for class Y: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2, 5th - 1, 6th – Ribbon





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DEPARTMENT NO. 07 – POULTRY

Arrival: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.




Fitting and Showmanship

All poultry exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes and all breeds are mixed together. Birthdates are as of

Jan. 1 of the current year. Age divisions are as follows: Cloverbud clinic are youth 5 - 7, accompanied by experienced

teen or adult. Novice are any youth 8-18 years old who are in their first year of showing; Juniors are youth 8-10 years

old; Intermediates are 11 – 13 years old; Seniors are 14-18 years old with show experience in their project.

RULES & REGULATIONS


2. No Poultry will be received at any other time without written permission from the Livestock Superintendent.

3. Each bird must be accompanied by written proof (ID card or test report) that the breeding flock was blood-tested

negative for pullorum-typhoid within one year prior to entry date.

4. All entries must be unloaded and penned to qualify for state premium money.

5. All birds over 16 weeks of age shall be individually leg banded with a state leg band. This includes out of state birds.

6. State prize money will be paid for all breeds accepted by the American Poultry Association included in the “Standard

of Perfection” (except for Bantams and Ornamental Fowl).

7. There will be separate breed classes if there are 3 or more entries per breed in each class, otherwise combine. Classes

will be made at the discretion of the judge.

8. An exhibitor is limited to a maximum of two (2) premium awards in each class.

9. Exhibitors must participate in Fitting and Showmanship class to be eligible to enter breed classes.

CLASS X - FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP, ALL POULTRY

Only one (1) animal per exhibitor in Fitting and Showmanship

0701 Cloverbud Clinic - Youth 5 - 7, accompanied by teen or adult assistant






Premium Points in Class 702-704: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3.5, 4th - 3, 5th – 2

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Please list breed and variety on your entry (exception - crossbred poultry.)

Class A - Large Fowl Class D - Turkeys

0705 Cock 0719 Old Tom

0706 Hen 0720 Old Hen

0707 Cockerel 0721 Young Tom

0708 Pullet 0722 Young Hen

0709 Trio

Class B – Bantams Class E – Waterfowl

0710 Cock 0723 Old Drake

0711 Hen 0724 Old Duck

0712 Cockerel 0725 Young Drake

0713 Pullet 0726 Young Duck

0714 Trio 0727 Old Gander

0728 Old Goose

0729 Young Gander

0730 Young Goose

Class C - Crossbred Poultry Class F - Eggs

0715 Production Pullet 0731 Pullet or small (min. 18 oz)

0716 Production Hen 0732 Medium (min. 21 oz)

0717 Meat Type Male 0733 Large (min. 24 oz)

0718 Meat Type Female 0734 Extra Large (min. 27 oz)

0735 Jumbo (min. 30 oz)

Premium Points Class A through F: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1.5, 5th - 1, 6th – Ribbon

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DEPARTMENT NO. 08 – RABBITS Arrival: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Release: 5:00 p.m. or end of awards



Fitting & Showmanship - All rabbit exhibitors must enter fitting and showmanship classes and all breeds are mixed






attire, sandals, clogs or bare feet – NO EXCEPTIONS! Dress Code - All rabbit exhibitors must wear long sleeve shirts

while showing.

RULES & REGULATIONS




3. Rabbit exhibitors are subject to the general instructions and rules of the fair and to the general rules and

health regulations of the Division of Animal Health, Department of Agricultural Resources. Please Read!

Your entry indicates the acceptance of these rules.

4. No Rabbits will be received at any other time without written permission from the Livestock Superintendent.

5. Rabbits must be unloaded and penned to qualify for state premium money.

6. Rabbits must be free of all contagious and infectious diseases. Animals showing symptoms of disease will be

eliminated per decision of the Department Head. Sick animals will be removed and returned to the own at once by

the Show Superintendent. Please leave sick animals at home so we don’t have to remove them.

7. All rabbits will be permanently ear marked in left ear only to show in Purebred Classes.

8. Exhibitors must provide own rabbit food. This is a one-day carry case show. Carrying cages MUST HAVE

SOLID BOTTOMS.

9. Rabbits need not be pedigreed to enter classes. If your rabbit meets its standard, it must be shown in Purebred

Class (Class PB).

10. Purebred and Petites must be shown in Purebred Class (Class PB).

11. If there are less than three entries per class, the judge may combine classes at his discretion.

12. All exhibitors must show in Showmanship.

13. YOUTH ENTRANTS MUST CARRY THEIR OWN RABBITS TO & FROM THE JUDGES TABLES, THEY

MUST ALSO GROOM THEIR OWN RABBITTS.

14. Dress code for Fitting & Showmanship will be upheld; long sleeved shirts must be worn during this.

15. Premium will be paid on only 2 rabbits per class per exhibitor, except in Class MP, where only 1 premium will be

paid.

16. Ribbons given for 1st – 6th Place.

17. All rabbits will be given a coop number that is to be placed in the right ear in black ink only.

18. There will be no refunds on scratches. Substitutions or changes may be made in the same class and breed only.

Any changes are subject to a $.50 additional fee or discretion of show officials. No entries will be accepted the

day of the show.

19. The judge’s decision shall be final except in case of absolute fraud. Protest, if any, must be filed with the show

Superintendent within 2 hours after judging is complete and must be accompanied with the fee of $25.00, which

will be returned if protest is sustained.

20. The Berkshire County 4H Fair Association reserves the right to substitute another judge or judges in place of

those listed or appoint additional judges if necessary.

21. Berkshire County 4H Fair Association is not responsible for loss, theft, accident, death or injury to animals or

persons attending the show, however every precaution will be taken to guard against these losses.

22. Parents will be held responsible for their children.

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CLASS X - RABBIT FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP

0801 Cloverbud Clinic - any youth under 8. Youths under 8 may not show competitively.






Premium Points in Class 0802-0804: 1st - 4, 2nd - 3, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th & 6th - Ribbons.

CLASS PB (PUREBREDS(PB) ACCEPTED BY THE ARBA STANDARD OF PERFECTION) AND PT (PET BREED)

On Entry Form, Please List Breed Under Variety or List as “Pet Breed”.

0805 Does Junior (3-6 months)

0806 Buck Junior (3-6 months)

0807 Does Intermediate (6-8 months)

0808 Buck (Purebred) Intermediate (6-8 months)

0809 Doe Senior (over 8 months)

0810 Buck Senior (over 8 months)

0811 Doe & Litter

CLASS MP - MEAT PEN

0812 Pen of 3 bucks or does judged on meat qualities

CLASS F - FUR AND WOOL

0813 Normal fur colored

0814 Satin fur colored

0815 Rex fur colored

0816 Angora wool colored

0817 Normal fur white

0818 Satin fur white

0819 Rex fur white

0820 Angora wool white

Premium Points for Classes 0805-0820: 1st – 4, 2nd – 3, 3rd – 2, 4th – 1, 5th & 6th – Ribbons.

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DEPARTMENT NO. 10 - HORSE

RULES APPLICABLE TO 4-H RIDERS ONLY

1. All 4-H riders must be enrolled members of Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin or Hampden County 4-H and have

the appropriate qualification card for the horse/pony they are exhibiting.

2. Horses cannot be prepared (groomed, polished, brushed, braided, or exercised, etc.) IN ANY WAY, BY

ANYONE EXCEPT THE EXHIBITOR, except for holding or restraining, or assisting with tacking up.

Violation of this rule can result in disqualification of the exhibitor and loss of all entry fees and awards.

3. Additional rules are from the 4-H publication “Mass. 4-H Horse Show Rules”, available from a 4-H leader. Any

questions concerning rules, class procedure or judge’s decisions must be presented to the SHOW SECRETARY.

4. Shared projects will consist of no more than 2 exhibitors per animal.

GENERAL RULES - APPLICABLE TO 4-H AND OPEN EXHIBITORS

1. All boys and girls age 8 through 18 living in Berkshire County, and all 4-H youth ages 8 through 18 having a

valid horse qualification card from Berkshire, Hampshire, Hampden or Franklin County are eligible to exhibit

(see Rule 21).

2. Both sides of all entry forms MUST be filled in COMPLETELY and SIGNED or the entry WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED.

3. All equines originating from within and outside of Massachusetts must have a negative Coggins test dated within

12 months of the fair. It is strongly suggested that all horses and ponies are accompanied by veterinary

documentation of rabies inoculation within one year of this event. 4. ALL RIDERS UNDER 19 (age as of January 1, 2017), ALL SEATS, MUST WEAR AN ASTM/SEI

APPROVED HARD HAT WITH CHIN HARNESS PROPERLY FASTENED WHENEVER MOUNTED AT

THIS EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO PENALTY FOR ANY RIDER WEARING APPROVED PROTECTIVE

HEADGEAR OF ANOTHER SEAT IN LIEU OF THEIR SEAT’S TRADITIONAL HEADGEAR. The rider

and/or parent are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for the fit of this headgear. Exhibitors must wear hard sole boots

with heel at all times. No sneakers, loafers allowed.

5. The show committee reserves the right to cancel, combine, divide, or change any class or championship.

6. Judge’s decision will be final. The judge may disqualify any exhibitor, horse or pony at his/her discretion. All

questions concerning rules, class procedure or judge’s decision MUST be presented to the SHOW COMMITTEE.

7. Any verbal or physical abuse of the judge or show committee by any exhibitor or associate can result in

immediate disqualification of the exhibitor and loss of all awards and entry fees.

8. Horses must be kept at a walk AT ALL TIMES except in areas designated.

9. No riding double or without full tack (SADDLE and BRIDLE, with the exception of bareback classes)! No “pony

rides” on exhibitors’ horses.

10. Lactating mares may NOT be shown.

11. Stallions may NOT be shown, except in the year they are foaled.

12. Riders will have no more than 3 minutes to enter the ring once the gate is open for that class. Notice must be

given 2 classes in advance to hold the class for a tack change, or to add a class. Refunds are given ONLY in the

case of injury to horse or rider.

13. Courses will be posted and it is up to the exhibitor to learn the pattern for each class. Courses will not

be explained after the class has begun. All questions must be presented to the SHOW SECRETARY

BEFORE the start of the class. 14. Martingales and tie-downs are allowed in Walk-Trot, over-fences classes and games ONLY.

15. RECOMMENDED ATTIRE for open show: Hunt Seat Riders - Riding breeches or jodhpurs, belt, hunter or

jodhpur boots, proper shirt, neckwear, and jacket, ASTM/SEI APPROVED EQUESTRIAN HARD HAT (SEE

RULE 4). Sidesaddle riders must also wear an apron or hunt seat habit. Saddle Seat Riders - Proper saddle seat

pants, long sleeved shirt, vests and jackets optional, and tie, belt, and jodhpur boots. ALL RIDERS MUST

WEAR AN APPROVED ASTM/SEI EQUESTRIAN HARD HAT (RULE 4). Western Riders - Proper western

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pants, solid color, clean & neat, belt, western boots, and shirt, necktie, kerchief or bolo tie. ALL RIDERS MUST

WEAR AN APPROVED ASTM/SEI EQUESTRIAN HARD HAT (RULE 4). Gymkhanas – long pants,

proper boots, helmet, t-shirts allowed. 16. Entry in all classes of a division is NOT required to qualify for the division championship.

17. Horses that kick and mares in heat must have a prominent red ribbon in their tails.

18. No whips or crops allowed in gymkhana classes. Spurs with rowels are not allowed.

19. Abusive handling of an animal BY ANYONE at this event will result in immediate dismissal from the show

grounds and loss of all fees and awards.

20. No alcoholic beverages allowed on premises.

21. 4-H and USA Equestrian rules will prevail where applicable.

22. Ponies are 14.2 hands and under; horses are 14.2 hands and over. Animals 14.2 exactly can be shown as EITHER

horse OR pony and they MUST remain in that division for the entire show season. No switching!

23. Riders may change (advance) division during the show season (Walk-Trot to W-T-C, etc.) as their abilities

improve, but once that change is made they CANNOT go back to their prior division.

24. LEVELS/DIVISIONS: APPLICABLE TO ALL EXHIBITORS Horse show age is as of JANUARY 1.

Cloverbud – ages5 through 7.

Beginner - only for first year showing, ages 8 through 18.

Walk-Trot - open to riders who have not/cannot compete at the canter/lope. Riders in this division may not enter

classes requiring the canter/lope. Open to riders age 8 through 18.

Beginner Walk-Trot-Canter - open to exhibitors in their first season competing at a canter/lope. Riders in this

division may enter appropriate Trail class for their age (Jr. or Sr.), but are otherwise limited to this division. Open

to riders age 8 through 18.

Junior (4-H and Open) - open to exhibitors age 8 through 13 as of January 1.

Senior (4-H and Open) - open to exhibitors age 14 through 18 as of January 1.

Alumni – any former 4-H member of any age.

Sonny Butler Superintendent’s Award – Open to all department heads and exhibitors. This

$75.00 awarded to the person who displays a positive attitude, shows attention to detail,

promotes agriculture, 4-H and models leadership.

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OPEN YOUTH HORSE GYMKHANA

ARRIVAL: 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

SHOW DATE: August 19, 2017

SHOW TIME: 10:30 a.m.

SHOW GROUNDS: Berkshire County 4-H Fairgrounds, Pittsfield

ALL 4-H EXHIBITORS AND JUNIOR RIDERS MUST WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED ASTM/SEI

EQUESTRIAN HARD HAT WITH CHIN HARNESS CORRECTLY FASTENED AND HARD SOLE

BOOTS WITH HEEL WHENEVER MOUNTED AT THIS EVENT.

LEAD LINE - Horses or ponies are to be led by an adult and will be shown at the walk and an optional short

trot.

Definition: Similar to a horse show, riders show their skills in obstacle courses, races and relays.

Often gymkhanas are aimed at kids and ponies with the main focus being fun and horsemanship.

Pronunciation: Jim kan ah

CLASSES 1. Water Ride 4. Izzy Dizzy 7. Key Hole

2. Egg And Spoon 5. Barrel Race 8. Cut –A - Barrel

3. Obstacles Class 6. Pole Bending 9. Flag Race

10. Western Jumping 11. Cracker Roll 12. Carrot Race.

13. Sack Race 14. Musical Sacks

**Classes to be combined or divided as entries warrant. Classes may not be run in the above

order.

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DEPARTMENT NO. 13 - VEGETABLES RULES & REGULATIONS

Premiums will be awarded in this Department on the Modified Danish System (except Cloverbuds).

All exhibits must have been grown, selected and arranged by exhibitor.

Exhibitors must furnish their own plates.

1. Vegetables must be identified.

2. Scorecard for judging: Quality 60%, General Effect 20%, Variety 20%.

3. Rosettes will be awarded for Outstanding Junior and Senior Exhibitor.

4. Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive Participation ribbons.

5. Include a short description of your entry with your entry.

Sonny Butler Superintendent’s Award - is open to all department heads and exhibitors. This $75.00 awarded to the person


Class 1301 MIXED BOWL CLASS - Premium Points: 1st 7, 2nd 6, 3rd 5, 4th 4, 5th 3, 6th 2

Display in chopping bowl or other container, using at least 5 different vegetables. Judged 60% for quality, 20% for

arrangement, 20% for variety, number and kinds and utility value.

INDIVIDUAL PLATES

Premium Points Classes 1302 - 1327: 1st 3, 2nd 2.5, 3rd 2, 4th 1.5, 5th 1, 6th Ribbon

Class 1302 15 pods snap beans (green) Class 1303 15 pods snap beans (yellow)

Class 1304 15 pods of any other beans Class 1305 5 beets, 1 inch leaf stem

Class 1306 2 bunches of broccoli Class 1307 2 heads cabbage(green smooth leaf)

Class 1308 2 heads cabbage (red) Class 1309 5 carrots, tops off to 1 inch

Class 1310 5 ears of sweet corn - half husked Class 1311 3 cucumbers

Class 1312 2 heads of lettuce (head type) Class 1313 2 heads of lettuce (leaf type)

Class 1314 5 onions Class 1315 5 peppers

Class 1316 5 potatoes Class 1317 2-summer squash (yellow)

Class 1318 2 summer squash (green) Class 1319 2-winter squash (any variety)

Class 1320 5 ripe tomatoes (no cherry) Class 1321 5 green tomatoes (no cherry)

Class 1322 10 ripe tomatoes (pear, plum, or cherry type) Class 1323 2 heads or bunches of greens

(chard, spinach, etc.)

Class 1324 5 radishes Class 1325 5 bulbs of garlic

Class 1326 Any other vegetable classes will be made at the discretion of the judge(s), competing for one set of

prizes unless 3 or more entries of the same product.

Class 1327 Collection of at least 5 green herbs

Class 1328 Collection of at least 5 dried herb

WREATHS AND SWAGS

Premium Points: 1st - 4, 2nd - 3.5, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2.5, 5th - 2, 6th - 1

Must be made by exhibitor. No artificial material except decorations. Classes will be combined if less than 3 in each.

Class1329 Green

Class 1330 Herb

Class 1331 Other dried homegrown items (i.e. grapevine)

COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES

Premium Points: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 5, 5th - 4, 6th - 3

Class 1332 Collection of Vegetables: Display must cover 3' x 3' with 6 or more different vegetables. Judged 50% for

quality, 30% for arrangement, 10% for number of kinds, and 10% utility value.

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VEGETABLE EXHIBITING TIPS

The following information will help you prepare Blue Ribbon Fair Exhibits

VEGETABLES

1. All specimens exhibited should be true to type. (Example - cucumbers with curled ends are not true to

type.)

2. Classes that call for more than one vegetable should be uniform in size, shape and color. All must be of one

variety.

3. Vegetables exhibited should be at their peak of maturity, free from damage and culturally perfect.

4. All vegetables must be clean, especially root crops, such as carrots. If needed - wash carefully, do not

scrub.

5. Specific pointers for vegetables:

a. Root crops (carrots, beets, parsnips, radishes, turnips and rutabagas) - cut tops off 1-2" above the root.

b. Bulb crops (onions) - cut tops off 1-2" above the bulb. Only the very outer scale may be removed from

the bulb.

c. Legumes (beans) - be sure all of the beans on the plate are uniform.

d. Solanaceous fruit (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant) - Ripe tomatoes can be exhibited with all the stems

either on or off, but green tomatoes must always have their stems on.

e. Vine crops (cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, squash) - all fruits should have a small portion of the stem

present and neatly cut.

f. Corn - half the husk and silk should be removed so the ear can be judged. Each ear should be filled out

completely with kernels.

g. Tubers (potatoes) - dig a week prior to the fair, wash carefully, dry and store away from light to avoid

sunburn.

6. Pack and transport vegetables carefully from your home to the fair. Root crops like carrots and beets can be

wrapped in a moist paper towel to retain a fresh-from-the-garden appearance.

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DEPARTMENT NO. 14 - FLOWERS

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Premiums will be awarded in this department on the Modified Danish System, except Cloverbuds.

2. Exhibit judged for horticultural perfection; should include sufficient stem and foliage when practical.

3. Exhibit must be grown, selected and arranged by exhibitor.

4. PROTECTED FLOWERS such as Mountain Laurel, Mayflower, Cardinal Flower, Wild Orchid and Wild Azalea

should not be exhibited.

5. As an educational aid, each entry must have written identification of kind of flower (i.e. petunia, zinnia) or

plant (i.e. African Violet).

6. Rosettes will be awarded for Outstanding Junior and Senior Exhibitor.


Sonny Butler Superintendent’s Award - Open to all department heads and exhibitors. This $75.00 awarded to the

person who displays a positive attitude, shows attention to detail, promotes agriculture, 4-H and models leadership.

ARRANGEMENTS Class 1401 Arrangement of flowers for center of dining room table. (To be seen from all sides)

Class 1402 Dish Garden - Scenes using pans, dishes, etc., with or without water and other desirable materials, wild,

cultivated, or manufactured.

Class 1403 Arrangement of wild flowers and/or grasses.

Class 1404 Miniature arrangement not exceeding 6 inches overall.

Class 1405 Arrangement for side table. (To be seen from one side only.)

Class 1406 Arrangement of mixed annuals for a special occasion or holiday (labeled to indicate occasion)

Class 1407 Arrangement in a basket. (Flowers must be in scale with the container.)

Class 1408 Arrangement using an upcycled container/materials.

HANGING BASKETS Class 1408HB Ferns

Class 1409 Hanging Plants (flowering)

Class 1410 Hanging Plants (foliage)

CUT FLOWERS Class 1411 Asters, 5 blooms, any variety Class 1412 Calendulas, 5 stems

Class 1413 Cosmos, 5 stems Class 1414 Dahlias, 5 blooms

Class 1415 Dahlias, 1 large bloom, minimum 3" Class 1416 Gladioli, 3 spikes of one variety

Class 1417 Gladioli, 5 spikes Class 1418 Small Marigolds, 5 stems

Class 1419 Large Marigolds, 5 blooms Class 1420 Petunias, 5 stems

Class 1421 Nasturtiums, 10 blooms Class 1422 Pom Pom Zinnias, 5 stems

Class 1423 Large Zinnias, 5 blooms Class 1424 Celosia, 5 stems, 1 bloom per stem

Class 1425 Bachelor’s Buttons, 5 stems Class 1426 Roses, 1 spray

Class 1427 Roses, 1 specimen, 1 bloom Class 1428 Collection of 5 different varieties of perennials

Class 1429 Collection of 5 different varieties of annuals

Class 1430 Any other variety - 5 blooms, 1 bloom per stem competing for one set of prizes unless 3 or more entries

of the same product.

HOUSE PLANTS Class 1431 African Violets Class 1432 Begonias - fibrous rooted

Class 1433 Begonias - tuberous rooted Class 1434 Cactus

Class 1435 Geraniums Class 1436 Succulents

Class 1437 Terrarium, no larger than 1 gallon size Class 1438 Decorators foliage plant, any size

Class 1439 Any other flowering plant Class 1440 Any other foliage plant

Premium Points 1401 - 1439: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1.5, 5th - 1, 6th – Ribbon, with the exception of Classes 1439 &

1440 competing for one set of prizes unless 3 or more of the same. Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive

Participation ribbons.

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FLOWER EXHIBITING TIPS


FLOWERS

1. Read and understand the premium book requirements.

2. All specimens exhibited should be true to type. (Example - gladioli should have long, strong, straight spikes.)

3. Classes that call for more than one flower should be uniform in size, shape and color. All must be of one

variety.

4. Flowers exhibited should be at their peak of maturity, free from damage and culturally perfect.

5. Specific pointers for flowers:

a. Spike Form Flowers (gladioli, snapdragons and the like): As many florets on the spike should be open as

much as possible without the bottom ones over mature, having fallen off, or been cut off.

b. Round-Form Flowers (marigolds, zinnias, dahlias and the like): Flowers should be open enough so petals

begin to turn down and are still in good condition. Stems should be straight and as long as possible.

6. Flower Arrangements

a. Be sure to follow premium book requirements as to size, color and container.

b. Flowers and foliage must be in top condition.

7. House Plants

a. Should be well grown and free from insects, disease and mechanical injuries.

b. Pot or container must be clean and in scale with the size of the plant.

c. Foliage should not be sprayed with materials that make it shine.

8. Use extreme care in transporting exhibits from your home to the fair. An extra specimen is good insurance

against breakage, but be sure to remove it, if it is not needed in your exhibit.

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DEPARTMENT NO. 15 - FOOD PRESERVATION and NUTRITION

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Premiums will be awarded in this department under the Modified Danish System, except Cloverbuds.

2. All canned and preserved goods including jams and jellies shall be sealed by processing. Boiling water bath for

fruit and tomatoes, steam pressure for other vegetables.

3. Labeling shall be uniform and each entry shall be on the standard commercial size and type canning jar.

4. All entries in Dried Foods Class must be in clear plastic bags and properly labeled.

5. The products shown must be of the current year's production and made by the exhibitor.

6. Rosettes will be awarded to the Outstanding Junior and Senior Exhibitors.




COLLECTIONS

Class 1501 6 jars of vegetables “3 varieties”

Class 1502 7 jars of vegetables and fruit (1 jar each of 3 different varieties of vegetables and fruit, plus 1 jar

processed jam, jelly or pickles.)

Class 1503 Emergency Shelf of 3 jars with written menu using products exhibited.

Class 1504 Beginner's Class - 2 jars of beets and 2 jars of string beans. (For 1st year canning exhibitors only.)

CANNED VEGETABLES - (2 jars) CANNED FRUITS - (2 jars)

Class 1505 Tomatoes Class 1515 Peaches

Class 1506 String beans Class 1516 Pears

Class 1507 Sauce Class 1517 Raspberries

Class 1509 Carrots Class 1518 Cherries

Class 1510 Pickles Class 1519 Blueberries

Class 1511 Peas Class 1520 Blackberries

Class 1512 Corn Class 1521 Plums

Class 1513 Asparagus Class 1522 Sauce (example: apple sauce)

Class 1514 Any other vegetable Class 1523 Any other fruit, or fruit combination

JAMS & JELLIES - (2 jars/variety) DRIED FOODS

Class 1524 Jam Processed (one variety) Class 1526 Dried fruit (any variety - 6 pieces)

Class 1525 Jelly (one variety) Class 1527 Dried vegetables (any variety - 6 pieces)

Class 1528 Dried meat (any variety - 6 pieces)

Premium Points Classes 1501 - 1527: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1.5, 5th - 1, 6th – Ribbon. Individual Cloverbud

exhibitors will receive Participation ribbons.

APIARY

Class 1529 Honey, comb (2 sections)

Class 1530 Honey, strained (2 clear jars)

Class 1531 Molded beeswax (3 pieces, handmade)

Class 1532 Candles, beeswax (1 pair, homemade)

Premium Points: 1st - 4, 2nd - 3.5, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2.5, 5th - 2, 6th - 1. Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive


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MAPLE PRODUCTS

Class 1533 Maple butter (1 pound, homemade)

Class 1534 Maple syrup (to be shown in 1 clear pint)

Class 1535 Maple sugar (1 pound, soft)

Class 1536 Maple sugar (5 cakes)

Premium Points: 1st - 4, 2nd - 3.5, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2.5, 5th - 2, 6th - 1.

Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive Participation ribbons.

NUTRITION

Class 1537 Packed School Lunch - Menu must accompany.

Class 1538 Food and Fitness Poster - 14" x 22"

HERBALISM

Class 1539 Teas Class 1540 Salves

Class 1541 Tinctures Class 1542 Oils

Class 1543 Vinegars Class 1544 Any other

Premium Points: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1.5, 5th - 1, 6th - Ribbon.

Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive Participation ribbons.

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DEPARTMENT NO. 16 - BAKING

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. All exhibits must be wrapped in a clear plastic bag.

2. Recipe, including ingredients and procedure, must accompany any and all exhibits.

3. Exhibits will be judged on the Modified Danish System, except Cloverbuds.

4. No food mixes are to be used (Classes 1612, 1615 and 1616 are exempt.)

5. Rosette for Best Cake from Classes 1609 and 1616.

6. Rosettes will be awarded to the Outstanding Junior and Senior Foods Exhibitor.




BAKING

Class 1601 Loaf Bread (Yeast)

Class 1602 Loaf Quick Bread

Class 1603 Fancy Yeast Bread

Class 1604 Six (6) Muffins

Class 1605 Six (6) Cookies of Same Variety

Class 1606 Six (6) Brownies

Class 1607 Six (6) Bar Cookies

Class 1608 Six (6) cupcakes made from scratch

Class 1609 Layer Cake with Plain Frosting and/or Filling

Class 1610 One (1) Crust Pie

Class 1611 Two (2) Crust Pie

Class 1612 Unique Mixes - a package cake mix can be used, but must be altered to make it unique. Specify how the

recipe has been altered and attach to your exhibit.

Class 1613 Whole grain dessert

Class 1614 Restricted Diet baking product made from scratch (example: gluten free, salt free, sugar free, etc...)

Class 1615 Decorated Cupcake (Judged on appearance; scratch or mix. Must be an edible cupcake.)

Class 1616 Decorated Cake (Judged on appearance; scratch or mix. Must be an edible cake.)

Class 1617 Any other pastry

Premium Points for Classes 1601 - 1616: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1.5, 5th - 1, 6th - Ribbon. Individual Cloverbud


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DEPARTMENT NO. 17 – CONSERVATION

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Articles must be made by exhibitor in the current year.

2. Articles to be judged on the Modified Danish System, except Cloverbuds.

3. Rosettes will be awarded for the Outstanding Junior and Senior Exhibitor.

4. Endangered species not acceptable.

5. Specimens must be dried and/or pressed where applicable.

6. (class 1717 & 1718) Species must be trees, not bushes, and does not include ornamental trees.

7. (class 1717 & 1718) The collection must be bound in some manner or in a portfolio.




COLLECTIONS (for youth of all ages)

Class 1701 Collection of at least 10 leaves or leaf prints, mounted and named.

Class 1702 Collection of at least 10 insects, mounted and named.

Class 1703 Collection of at least 10 common weeds, mounted and named.

Class 1704 Collection of at least 10 specimens of native wood, mounted and named. (Specimens must show bark, a

cross section, a horizontal section, and a diagonal cut.)

Class 1705 Collection of at least 10 seeds, mounted and named.

Class 1706 Collection of at least 10 cones, including acorns and nuts mounted and named.

Class 1707 Collection of at least 10 shells, mounted and named.

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITS, (for youth of all ages) -Be sure your exhibit teaches something.

Class 1708 Exhibit showing water conservation and/or pollution control.

Class 1709 Exhibit showing nature and wildlife conservation.

Class 1710 Energy conservation display - solar, wind, water, etc.

Class 1711 Exhibit showing marine and aqua culture.

Class 1712 Display exhibit of ecological principles. (ex: water cycle, soil erosion)

Class 1713 Photographic story of a conservation project.

Class 1714 Conservation paper and/or map making. Story of a project including maps (ex: erosion control, nature

trails, etc.)

Class 1715 Any other educational exhibit or game teaching environmental stewardship.

POSTER, (for youth of all ages)

Class 1716 14" x 22" poster demonstrating a way to save our environment.



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CONSERVATION - NATIVE TREE IDENTIFICATION:

Class 1717 Junior Exhibitor

Requirements: Five Trees. For each species of tree you have entered you should have two pages:

Page 1 should include:

1. The tree’s Family, Genius, Species, and Common name

2. The species growth range map with at least the range hand drawn.

3. Where the tree usually grows (ex. moist southern slope).

4. A sketch of the most common silhouette (shape) of the species.

Page 2 should include:

1. A pressed leaf or compound leaf or whorl (cluster) of needles mounted.

2. A twig representative of the species mounted.

3. The Family, Genius, Species, and Common name of the samples.

Class 1718 Senior Exhibitor

Requirements: Seven Trees. For each species of tree you have entered you should have tree pages:

Page 1 Should include:

1. The tree’s Family, Genius, species, and Common name.

2. The species growth range map with at least the range hand drawn.

3. Where the tree usually grows (ex. moist southern slope).

4. A sketch of the most common silhouette (shape) of the species.

Page 2 Should include:

1. A pressed leaf or compound leaf or whorl (cluster) of needles mounted.

2. A twig representative of the species.

3. The Family, Genius, Species, and Common name of the samples.

Page 3 Should include: (for Senior Exhibitors only)

1. The commercial uses for each Species.

Premium Points for Classes 1717 & 1718: 1st - 12, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 4, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon, 6th - Ribbon

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EXHIBITING TIPS FOR CONSERVATION


CONSERVATION COLLECTIONS

1. Gather good materials. Collect leaves in early summer after they are fully grown. Too young or too small leaves

may not be of the size that is representative of the species. If collecting is delayed until later summer, find leaves that

have not been damaged by sun, insects, diseases or pollutants. Flower should be collected when fully developed and

fruits should be mature.

2. Keep your materials fresh. Put your materials in a press before they wilt. You can do this by taking your press with

you when you go collecting or by carefully placing specimens between bathroom or facial tissue in a thick magazine

until they can be pressed. Specimens can also be placed on a moist sponge or newspaper in a plastic container and kept

in cool surroundings until pressing time.

3. Press specimens to retain fresh, natural appearance. Plant materials must be completed dry. Plant presses may be

purchased or made.

4. Mount materials securely and attractively. White glue, clear tape or rubber cement may be used on mounting

cards. Cover the specimen with wax paper and a shapeable weight like a big container filled with sand until dry.

Label in clear print.

5. Protect your specimens against breakage. A stiff-backed notebook cover gives good protection for flat collections.

Mounts may be bound with string or thong but a stiff cover will be needed to protect the mounts. A stiff cardboard box

will be a satisfactory container for bulky mounts.

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DEPARTMENT NO. 18 - CLOTHING & TEXTILES

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. All articles must be made by exhibitor in the current year.

2. All clothing must be entered on a hanger with entry tag pinned to garment.


4. Articles will be judged on condition of articles, suitability, appropriate construction and workmanship,

design, color, originality and ease of care.

5. Rosettes will be awarded to the Outstanding Junior and Senior Clothing Exhibitors.

6. Suits entered separately will be considered as one unit toward rosette.




HAND KNITTING (For youth of all ages)

Class 1801 Sweater Class 1802 Mittens / gloves

Class 1803 Baby set Class 1804 Hat

Class 1805 Scarf Class 1806 Socks

Class 1807 Afghan Class 1808 Bag

Class 1809 Any other article or item not listed.

HAND CROCHETING (For youth of all ages)

Class 1800 Sweater Class 1810 Mittens / gloves


Class 1813 Scarf Class 1814 Socks

Class 1815 Afghan Class 1816 Bag


HAND FELTING (For youth of all ages)

Class 1818 Sweater Class 1819 Mittens/gloves


Class 1822 Slippers Class 1823 Socks

Class 1824 Scarf Class 1825 Bag


Premium Points for Classes 1801 - 1826: 1st - 3.5, 2nd - 3, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th - Individual Cloverbud


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HOME SEWING

Class 1827 Apron Class 1828 Item made from Kit

Class 1829 Equipped Sewing Box Class 1830 Remade Garment

Class 1831 Learning to sew “sampler”

Premium Points: 1st - 2.5, 2nd - 2, 3rd - 1.5, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th –Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive


Class 1832 Pants (without zipper) Class 1833 Shorts (without zipper)

Class 1834 Skirt (without zipper) Class 1835 Shirt (easy sew)

Class 1836 Bag Class 1837 Bathrobe

Class 1838 Pajamas/nightgown Class 1839 Accessories

Class 1840 Jumper Class 1841 Infants, Children

Class 1842 Any other easy to sew garment

Premium Points: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th - Ribbon Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive


Class 1843 Dress with sleeves Class 1844 Pants with zipper

Class 1845 Skirt with zipper Class 1846 Any other moderately difficult garment

Class 1847 Garment with specialty fabric (velvet, plaid) Class 1848 Jacket/coat

Premium Points: 1st - 3.5, 2nd - 3, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon. Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive


Class 1849 Suit Class 1850 Evening/Prom Gown

Class 1851 Tailored Coat Class 1852 Any other difficult to sew garment

Premium Points: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2, 5th - 1 6th – Ribbon. Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive


TIE DYING

Class 1853 Shirt Class 1854 bandana/scarf

Class 1855 Socks Class 1856 bag

Class 1857 Accessories Class 1858 Animal accessory (collar, pet shirt, etc…)

Class 1859 Any other tie dyed item

UPCYCLE

Class 1860 This item should be made from recycled/repurposed materials.

Premium Points: 1st - 3.5, 2nd - 3, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon. Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive


The Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association invites you to participate in:

Knit/Crochet Hat Drive!

Knitters and crocheters of all levels are needed to make hats from simple

patterns and soft yarns of basic colors. The hats of all sizes will be

donated to local cancer patients.

How can you participate? Just attach a tag to your handmade hat on

one side it should say “4-H Hat Drive”, on the other side it should have:

your first name, the hat's size, and fiber/care instructions.

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DEPARTMENT NO. 19 - HOME FURNISHINGS

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. All articles must be made by exhibitor in the current year.

2. Entry tag should be attached to exhibit.


4. Statement on how exhibit will be used as a home furnishing item must be attached to entry tag.

5. Exhibitors may enter a maximum of 2 different articles per class.

6. Rosettes will be awarded to the Outstanding Junior and Senior exhibitors.




HOME FURNISHINGS

Class 1901 Dream Catcher

Class 1902 A coordinated ensemble of 3 -5 fabric items that may include sewn and non-sewn items

Class 1903 Accessories for the home using a combination of materials: lamp, desk pad, drawer divider, storage unit,

etc.

Class 1904 Article or piece of furniture refurbished by exhibitor

Class 1905 Any article for the home made by exhibitor

Class 1906 Any article made for your room, such as a bookshelf, dressing table, stool, wooden bowl, or shoe rack

Class 1907 Article make for your room, such as curtains, draperies, dressing table skirt, bedspread, dust ruffle, door

pocket, pillow cover, desk accessories

Class 1908 Tablecloth, 2 placemats or 2 napkins

Class 1909 Quilted (patchwork, appliqué, tied) bedcover, coverlet, quilt, club quilt, or pillow

Class 1910 Machine embroidery - pair of pillowcases, framed picture, tablecloth, apron, etc.

Class 1911 Needlework - cross-stitch

Class 1912 Needlework - embroidery

Class 1913 Needlework - latch hooking

Class 1914 Needlework – any other needlework

Class 1915 Any other quilted item

Class 1916 Any other handwork or home furnishings items not listed

Class 1917 UPCYCLE - Any item that is made of recycled/repurposed parts and can be used within the home.


exhibitors will receive participation ribbons.

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DEPARTMENT NO. 20 - ARTS RULES & REGULATIONS


2. All pictures, sketches, and drawings must be mounted, preferably framed, to prevent damage.

3. Any signature on paintings, drawings, and sketches must be covered.

4. A class may be divided, if numbers warrant, based on the discretion of the judge(s).

5. Each article must have a separate entry tag.

6. Exhibitors may enter a maximum of 2 different articles per class.

7. Rosettes will be awarded to the Outstanding Junior and Senior exhibitors.




Class 2001 Hand painted tray, box or canister, etc. Class 2002 Free hand oil/acrylic

Class 2003 Free hand watercolor Class 2004 Pastel drawing

Class 2005 Charcoal drawing Class 2006 Fabric painting

Class 2007 Mixed media drawing (ex. pencil & marker) Class 2008 Ink drawing/sketching

Class 2009 Pencil sketch Class 2010 Calligraphy

Class 2011 Marker drawing Class 2012 4-H Posters - 14" X 22"

Class 2013 Sculpture (any medium) Class 2014 Numbered painting

Class 2015 Comic strip/illustration (writing with image) Class 2016 Any other art entry not mentioned

Premium Points for Classes 2001 – 2013, 2015-2016: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th - Ribbon Individual

Cloverbud exhibitors will receive participation ribbons.

Premium Points for Class 2014: 1st - 2, 2nd - 1.75, 3rd - 1.50, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th - Ribbon Individual Cloverbud


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DEPARTMENT NO. 21 – CRAFTS Sonny Butler Superintendent’s Award - Open to all department heads and exhibitors. This $75.00 awarded to the person


RULES & REGULATIONS - See Rules & Regulations for Arts.

Class 2101 Basketry Class 2102 Leather craft

Class 2103 Metal craft Class 2104 Paper crafts

Class 2105 Stained glass Class 2106 Macramé’

Class 2107 Loom crafts Class 2108 Ceramics – freehand

Class 2109 Ceramics – casting Class 2110 Ceramics - articles thrown on a wheel

Class 2111 Candles - home crafted (plain) Class 2112 Candles - home crafted (decorated)

Class 2113 Decoupage Class 2114 Farm articles

Class 2115 Electric articles Class 2116 Woodworking - functional

Class 2117 Woodworking – decorative Class 2118 Model Rocket

Class 2119 Bird care - bird house/bird feeder Class 2120 Bookmark

Class 2121 Holiday decoration-centerpiece Class 2122 Holiday decoration (other than centerpiece)

Class 2123 Beaded jewelry Class 2124 Needle Felting

Class 2125 Childcare - baby, toddler, or preschooler entertainment kit with at least 5 non-purchased items

Class 2126 Childcare - homemade toy, puzzle or book for baby, toddler or preschooler

Class 2127 Collection, hobbies – at least 10 creatively displayed

Class 2128 Collection, crafts – at least 10 creatively displayed

Class 2129 Model Horse Diorama - 12” cube space (no larger, all parts must fit within that space), contain at least 1

model horse (any scale), follow a theme of your choosing, have an index card with theme/title.

Class 2130 Lego or other building block structure – not motorized

Class 2131 Lego or other building block structure – motorized

Class 2132 Any other craft not listed above

Class 2133 UPCYCLE - Any craft created from recycled/repurposed materials

Premium Points for Classes 2101 – 2127 & 2130-2133: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - .5, 6th - Ribbon Individual

Cloverbud exhibitors will receive participation ribbons.

Premium Points for Classes 2128 & 2129: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4.5, 3rd - 4, 4th - 3.5, 5th - 3, 6th – Ribbon Individual Cloverbud


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DEPARTMENT NO. 22 – PHOTOGRAPHY

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Articles to be judged on the modified Danish System, except Cloverbuds.

2. Must be mounted and have visible title.

3. One picture per class, except within a series.

4. No slides or color transparencies.

5. Rosettes will be awarded for the Outstanding Junior and Senior exhibitors.

6. An award will be given for outstanding overall photograph.

7. Individual Cloverbud exhibitors will receive participation ribbons.




*Classes 2201 – FA2233 are NON ALTERED/ENHANCED photos (no “photoshop” type program used).

Simply “cropping” a photo is not considered using photo altering programming.

COLOR PRINTS – Commercially developed or Printed on photo paper by exhibitor

Class 2201 Still Life Class 2202 Scenic

Class 2203 Person/People Class 2204 Action

Class 2205 Animal(s) Class 2206 Photo of a Berkshire County Landmark

Class 2207 Nature

Class 2208 Photo taken at Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival, current year’s event

Class 2209 Photo taken at previous year’s Berkshire 4-H Youth Fair

Premium Points for Classes 2201 - 2208: 1st - 2, 2nd - 1.5, 3rd - 1, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon

Class 2210 Series of Pictures Telling a Story (NO BOOKS)

Class 2211 Trick Photograph (including abstract and double exposures.)

Class FA-2212 Flat Animal – “Jenny”

Premium Points for Classes 2209 – FA 2011: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon

BLACK AND WHITE – Commercially developed or Printed on photo paper by exhibitor


Class 2215 People/Person Class 2216 Action


Class 2219 Nature


Class 2221 Photo Taken at previous year’s Berkshire 4-H Youth Fair

Premium Points for Classes 2212- 2219: 1st - 2, 2nd - 1.5, 3rd - 1, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon, 6th - Ribbon Class.




Premium Points for Classes 2220 – FA 2222: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon.

BLACK & WHITE DEVELOPED BY EXHIBITOR




Class 2231 Nature



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Premium Points for Classes 2223 - 2230: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.75, 3rd - 2.5, 4th - 2, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon


Class 2235 Trick Photography (including abstract and double exposures.)



*Classes 2234 – FA2266 are for Altered/enhanced photos only (photos that exhibitor has used a computer program to

alter the photo more than just to crop it).

COLOR PRINTS – Commercially developed or Printed on photo paper by exhibitor


Class 2239 Person/People Class 2240 Action


Class 2243 Nature



Premium Points for Classes 2234 - 2241: 1st - 2, 2nd - 1.5, 3rd - 1, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon




Premium Points for Classes 2242 – FA 2244: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.5, 3rd - 2, 4th - 1, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon

BLACK AND WHITE – Commercially developed or Printed on photo paper by exhibitor




Class 2255 Nature



Premium Points for Classes 2245- 2252: 1st - 2, 2nd - 1.5, 3rd - 1, 4th - Ribbon, 5th - Ribbon, 6th - Ribbon Class.





BLACK & WHITE DEVELOPED BY EXHIBITOR




Class 2267 Nature



Premium Points for Classes 2256 - 2263: 1st - 3, 2nd - 2.75, 3rd - 2.5, 4th - 2, 5th - Ribbon, 6th – Ribbon


Class 2271 Trick Photography (including abstract and double exposures.)



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Photography – Flat Animal for FA class

“Jenny”

This is Jenny…well, a flat version of Jenny. Jenny is a 7 year old Holstein cow that lives on Brattle Farm in

Pittsfield, MA. Jenny’s owners have a lot of animals and have a very active 4-H club called the Fluffy Bunnies.

Jenny gets to go to some shows, but she travels in a trailer and is only out at the show or on her farm. She keeps

hearing the 4-H’ers talk about all the great things they get to do, and she wishes she could see some of the world

too!

Cut out this drawing of Jenny, color her and take pictures of her “out and about” exploring. Submit your photos

in the fair! Look in the photography department for the “FA” classes.

Have fun and use your imagination!

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DEPARTMENT NO. 23 - EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Open to ALL youth and organized youth clubs in Berkshire County, (ex. 4-H, FFA, Vo-Ag., Scouts, schools or

other clubs/groups).

2. All exhibits must be SET UP BY MEMBER(S)

3. Not more than 3' X 6' exhibit which depicts club activities or learning experiences during the current year.

4. A central theme (large sign) should dominate the exhibit and tell a story. Must supply own backdrop; nothing

may be attached to the walls. No live animals.

5. No more than 2 entries per group/individual



EDUCATIONAL CLUB EXHIBITS

Class 2301A Agricultural Educational Club Exhibit Class 2301B Non-Ag. Educational Club Exhibit

Premium Points: 1st - 25, 2nd - 20, 3rd - 15, 4th - 10, 5th - 8, 6th - 5, 7th - 2, 8th – 1

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT – INDIVIDUAL

Class 2302A Agricultural Educational Exhibit

Class 2302B Non-Agricultural Educational Exhibit

Premium Points: 1st - 25, 2nd - 20, 3rd - 15, 4th - 10, 5th - 8, 6th - 5, 7th - 2, 8th – 1

Score Card

Educational Value and Originality 50%

Tells an accurate story to the public

Presented in an interesting manner

Has eye appeal

Workmanship 10% Quality of material used and workmanship

General Effect 25% Arrangement

Neatness and attractiveness

Scale (relationship to size)

Color Scheme

Lighting, etc…

Signs 10%

Title of exhibit (subject or theme) largest sign

Name of club and town (town only for individual)

Title of display

4-H clover or other representative group insignia (club only)

Other signs as needed for complete project information

Judge’s Information 5% Include on sheet of paper enclosed in envelope the following information:

Club exhibits: Individual exhibits:

1.Nature of club/group 1.Name of individual

2.Name of leader(s) 2.Age & grade of individual

3.Name and age of club members who helped plan and set up exhibit

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COLORING CHALLENGE CLASS

Name____________________________

Age__________

Bring this sheet with you Friday when you enter your hall Exhibits. All Colorings will be exhibited in the Hall, the day of the Fair.

Artwork by: Sienna Symonds Age: 15 Club: Berkshire Jammin’ Critters

Cover Contest Runner Up!

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DEPARTMENT NO. 10 - HORSE

OPEN YOUTH GAME HORSE SHOW **ENTRY BLANK**

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 at 10:30 A.M.

Sponsored by Berkshire County 4-H

Pre-entry deadline is August 11, 2017.

Checks should be made out to: Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association

Pre-entry Class Fees: All exhibitors $4.00 /class or $30 flat fee

Post-entry Class Fees: All exhibitors $5.00 /class or $35 flat fee

CLASSES (circle ALL choices)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

TOTAL = $____________

Name of Exhibitor Name of Club___________________________

Mailing Address of Exhibitor_______________________________________________________________

Telephone # Date of Birth / / Age (as of 01/01)

E-mail Address: __________________________Parent/Guardians cell/phone_____________________

Name of Horse Horse Owner _________________________

Please mail completed form to:

Mary Brazie Office Use Exhibitor #

172 Egremont Plain Road

Egremont MA 01230

BOTH FORMS MUST BE READ AND SIGNED BEFORE ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

HAVE YOU... Completed the entire form, circling classes and entering all information?

*Signed the release form of the reverse side of this form?

Enclosed your signed check for the full amount due for classes?

Enclosed a copy of Coggins (out of state include health papers)?

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RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY It is agreed that the sponsors of this Horse Show/Gymkhana (sponsors are listed below) are conducting this Horse Show on a

not-for-profit basis. Therefore, it is agreed that the sponsors cannot assume any responsibility for injury or damages in

connection with this Horse Show/Gymkhana and that the exhibitor and horse owner must assume any and all such

responsibility.

Also it is agreed that the sponsors are released from, and each exhibitor and horse owner is agreed to be responsible for, any

accident that may occur to, be caused by any horse or pony exhibited at the Horse Show or for any article of any kind or nature

that may be lost or destroyed or in any way damaged.

It is agreed that the sponsors are released from, and each exhibitor and horse owner is agreed to be responsible for any injury

that may be occasioned to any person or animal or damage to any property while on the grounds by any horse owned, exhibited

or in his custody or control. In addition, each exhibitor and horse owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the sponsors, their

officials, employees, agents, volunteers, owners and directors, individually and collectively, from and against all claims,

demands, causes of action, costs, charges, and expenses, including legal expenses, of every kind and nature whatsoever arising

out of or which may be incurred by reason of any accident, injury or damage to person or party caused by the ownership,

exhibition, custody or control of any animal exhibited or in any way whatsoever resulting from activities at the Horse Show.

WARNING: Under Massachusetts law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of, a participant in

equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Section 2D of Chapter 128 of the General

Laws.

SPONSORS: Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association, Berkshire County 4-H Fair Incorporated, Berkshire County 4-H Horse

Council, Sheffield Whinnies 4-H Club, all others who have contributed to or supported the conducting of this Horse

Show/Gymkhana.

The undersigned have read, understood, and agreed to this Release and Assumption of Liability. Date: August 19, 2017

Exhibitor Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Owner Signature

I verify that my child (print name) is wearing an ASTM/SEI approved EQUESTRIAN hard hat and

hard sole boots with heel as required in the rules of this event. I accept full and sole responsibility for the correct fit of

headgear, and any injury, damage or death caused or contributed to by any defect in fit or condition of headgear.

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Participant’s Name:___________________ Age:_____

As parent/guardian of this child, I give my permission for their participation in this 4-H event. I understand that the persons

participating in or attending this event do so at their own risk and hold harmless the Show Management, University of

Massachusetts and 4-H staff & 4-H volunteers. I accept financial responsibility for any damage or accident to animals, persons

or property caused by exhibitors or animals deemed my responsibility. I give my consent and accept financial responsibility for

necessary examination and emergency medical treatment as prescribed by an attending physician. If I have delegated my

child’s care to another adult, all reasonable efforts will be made to contact me at the following location in an emergency:

_____________________________ Emergency Contact Information

________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature or Adult Participant Signature Phone Date

________________________________________________________________ Family Physician Phone Date

________________________________________________________________ Health Plan or HMO number Notification Procedure Phone

Entry #

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Entry #

4-H FAIR HALL EXHIBITS ENTRY FORM

Exhibitor’s Name ______ Age as of 1/1/17___ _

Mailing Address Town Zip Code_________

Grade Entering Telephone #____________________ Parents cell/phone______________

E-mail: _______________________________________________

Carefully read and understand the different rules and regulations for each

department as listed before filling out the 4-H Fair Hall Exhibits Entry Form.

Entries postmarked after August 11, 2017 will not be accepted.

Mail entries to: 4-H Fair Entry

UMass Extension 4-H

78 Center Street, Ste 206


Contact Fair Club Leader, Donna Chandler (413) 499-1476 if you have any questions.

Print Clearly - One Article Per Line Please

Department # Class # Description of Item

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Exhibitor’s Name: _________________________________________

Department # Class # Description of Item

Attach additional sheets if necessary

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4-H FAIR LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM

Exhibitor’s Name Age as of 1/1/17_________

Mailing Address Town Zip Code________

E-Mail Telephone #_________________ Parents cell/phone____________________

Carefully read and understand the different rules and regulations for each

department as listed before filling out the 4-H Fair Livestock Entry Form.



UMass Extension 4-H



Please list the number of animals you are bringing: Cattle:_____ Sheep:_____ Goats:_____

Swine:_____ Poultry:______ Total animals ________ x $1.00 entry fee = __________Total enclosed

Please make checks payable to: Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association

All fees received will go directly toward paying the cost of premiums

Check here if you are planning to enter your animal in the Costume Parade_________

Please contact Lisa Dachinger at 413-448-8285 between 9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. if you have any questions.

Dept. # Class Description Registration

#

Tattoo

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Exhibitor’s Name:

Dept. # Class Description Registration

#

Tattoo


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4-H FAIR Poultry ENTRY FORM



UMass Extension 4-H



Please list the number of animals you are bringing: Total animals: _____ x $1.00 entry fee =

$______Total enclosed

Please make checks payable to: Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association. All fees received will go directly toward

paying the cost of premiums

Carefully read and understand the different rules and regulations as listed before filling out the 4-H Fair Poultry

Entry Form.

Breed Variety

Class Number

ENTRY # ___________

________________________________ ___________________________________

Exhibitor’s Name Email

______________________________________ __________________________

Street Address City

___________ _________ _____________

State Zip Code Age as of 1/1/17

__________________

Parents cell/phone

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4-H FAIR Rabbit ENTRY FORM



UMass Extension 4-H



Please list the number of animals you are bringing: PB: ___ Pet: __ Fur: __Total animals: _____ x $1.00 entry fee = $______Total enclosed

Please make checks payable to: Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association. All fees received will go directly toward paying the cost of premiums

Carefully read and understand the different rules and regulations as listed before filling out the 4-H Fair Rabbit Entry Form.

Entry Blank

Variety

Ear No.

Sex

SR

Int.

JR

Doe Litr.

Fur

Meat

ENTRY #

____________________________________ ________________________________

Exhibitor’s Name Email

_____________________________________ ________________________________ _____________________

Street Address Telephone Parents cell/phone

____________________ __________ __________ __________________________ ______________________

City State Zip Code Social Security Number Age as of 1/1/17

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_______________________________________

Exhibitor’s Name

Entry Blank

Breed Variety

Ear No.

Sex:

SR

Int.

JR

Doe Litr.

Fur

Meat


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I AM INTERESTED IN BEING A 4-H VOLUNTEER

Name______________________________ Phone number_________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________________

I would like to start a club I would like to serve on the Advisory Council

I would like to receive a call to discuss my volunteer options

Please mail this to: Angelica Paredes, UMass Extension 4-H Office, 78 Center St., Ste 206, Pittsfield, MA

01201

Or email all above information to: [email protected]

I HAVE A CHILD INTERESTED IN JOINING 4-H

Parent/Guardian’s Name___________________________________ Phone # _________________________

Child’s Name________________________________ Age__________ Birthdate_______________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

Childs interests____________________________________________________________________________

Please mail this to: Angelica Paredes, UMass Extension 4-H Office, 78 Center St., Ste 206, Pittsfield, MA

01201

Or email all above information to: [email protected]



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