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Minnesota’s BIGGEST county fair, the Steele County Free Fair, opens August 18 and runs through August 23 in Owatonna, Minnesota. � ere will be over 7,000 exhibits including 200 animals and over 100 food stands. � ere are over 500 commercial displays of which over 300 are indoors. Gold Star Amusements will provide a spectacular midway again this year bringing in over 40 rides. Admission to the fair is free and there will be plenty of free entertainment for all ages. Look for musical entertainment on the United Prairie Bank Stage in Fair Square Park, the KRFO Stage, the Village of Yesteryear stage and this year, a new stage located outside the 4-H building which will feature students from Camp Pillsbury. � e “� ank a Farmer” magic show with Joyce Ross will also be featured on that stage. � is is the second year that Joyce Ross will present their educational and entertainment skills in promoting agriculture and our farmers and ranchers.Fairgoers can re-live the early days of farming by visiting the “Old Iron Show”, sponsored by the Gandy Company in Owatonna. Stop by and view close-up tractors and machinery of yesteryear. A full week of grandstand entertainment is scheduled. Tuesday night it’s Bull Riding, Wednesday it’s the Steele County Battle of the Rock Bands followed by a concert by Lost Highway, � ursday, Hairball returns with their ever popular show. Friday will feature the Tractor-Truck pull, Saturday is the Enduro Race and the week winds up with the

ever popular Demolition Derby Sunday a� ernoon. � ere will also be an antique tractor pull on Saturday morning at 8:30.� ere will be nightly entertainment in the fair Beer Garden. Tuesday’s featured band will be Johnny Holm, Wednesday it’s Mad Hoss Jackson, � ursday it’s Jivin’ Ivan in the a� ernoon and Coyote Wild in the evening. Friday a� ernoon features Tim Penny and “� e Pumper, Peddler and Politician”. Trip Wire will perform Friday night, Jivin’ Ivan on Saturday a� ernoon and 32 below Saturday night, Dan Stursa Sunday a� ernoon and Church of Cash on Sunday evening. � ere will be daily ride specials on the Gold Star Midway. � e popular Mega-Ride tickets will be available which entitle the holder to unlimited midway rides all during fair week. Mega-Ride tickets will sell for $49.00 and must be purchased by 5:00 p.m. on August 18. � ey are only available at Hy-Vee Foods in Owatonna and will go on sale July 15. Inductees into the Steele County Livestock Hall of Fame and the Equine Hall of Fame will be recognized in the livestock show arena on Tuesday a� ernoon. Check the fair website at www.sc� .org for complete schedules of events and for entry forms for fair competitions. � e fair o� ce number is 507-451-5305. Months of planning have taken place in preparations for this year’s fair. Dan Deml, fair board president, thanks all of the sponsors, contributors and volunteers for making this great fair possible. It’s “Food, Fun and Screams in 2015”.

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YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER OF THE STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The big Steele County FREE FAIR is sponsored by the Steele County Agricultural Society which is made up of members of the Steele County area. The fair board and superintendents merely do the job for the Society. The support of everyone in Steele County is solicited in making the Steele County Agricultural Society bigger and better. MEMBERSHIPS ARE ONLY $5.00. If you would like to join, just stop at the Secretary's office at the Fairgrounds during fair week. Memberships for 2014-2015 must be purchased by 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, the last night of the fair. You must be a member of the Society to be eligible to be a SCFF Board Member. Members receive the monthly fair newsletter, “The Barker”.

Steele County Agricultural Society Members .............................................. 7Board of Directors & County Commissioners ............................................. 8Superintendents of Departments ................................................................... 9Dept. A Horses & Ponies ..........................................................................12Dept. B. Cattle ............................................................................................14Dept. C Swine ............................................................................................16Dept. D Sheep ............................................................................................18Dept. E Goats ............................................................................................19Dept. F Grains and Grasses .....................................................................20Dept. G Vegetables ....................................................................................21Dept. H Flowers .........................................................................................23Dept. I Fruit Crops ..................................................................................27Dept. J Culinary Arts ..............................................................................28Dept. K Textile Fabrics .............................................................................34Dept. L Organic Crops ............................................................................36

Dept. M Fine Arts ....................................................................................37Dept. N Photography ..............................................................................38Dept. O Hobbies ......................................................................................39Dept. P FFA Activities ............................................................................41Dept. Q Homemade Wine .....................................................................42Dept. R Wood Carving...........................................................................42Dept. S Homemade Beer .......................................................................43Dept. T Youth Art ...................................................................................44Dept. U Rock and Minerals ...................................................................45Dept. V Youth Livestock Judging ...........................................................46SCFF Rules & Regulations/Parking/Camping Information ....................47Rules & Health LivestockRequirements ....................................................48Southern Minnesota County Fairs .............................................................484-H Club Projects .........................................................................................50

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2014-2015 STEELE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERS


Doug MeierDirector

Parking/Infield

Bruce BushoDirector

Grandstand/Infield

Daniel DemlPresident

Rick EllingsonDirector

Safety/Sanitation

Mark DitlevsonDirector

Beer Garden/Grandstand

Glen MegerDirector

Concessions/Carnival

Scott KozelkaDirector

Concessions/Carnival

James LinderDirector

Beer Garden/Historian

Roger NobleDirector

Beer Garden/Utilities

Richard ReinhardtDirector

Bank/Hospitality

Sandy JireleDirectorLivestock

Mike HamiltonDirectorCamping

Brent SvenbyDirector

Grandstand

Ron VanNurdenDirector

Supt. Liaison

James Brady Jim “Corky” Ebeling John Glynn Mark Schultz Nina Huntington

OFFICE STAFF: Todd Hale, Publicity; Josh Prokopec, Building/Grounds; Vickie Deml, Office Manager; Sharon Klein, Administrative Assistant;

Sharon Stark, Museum & Data Entry

Gene FisherDirector

Parking/Safety

Jim GleasonSecretary/Manager

Tim ArltTreasurer

Budget/Grants

Tracy IgnaszewskiDirector

4-H Liaison/Livestock

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2015 STEELE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS


Aerial Photography .............................................................................................................................................................. Doug HughesATM ............................................................................................................................................................................................Gary RidgeAuto Museum .....................................................................................................Les Abraham - Steve Stansberry - Sandy MacIntoshBanner .........................................................................................................................................................................................Keith StarkBeer ................................................................................................................................. John Barlow - Chuck Fowler - Gary MuchowBrochure ........................................................................................................................................................Scott & Tami Block RobertsCamping ........................................................................................................................................................................Dennis RoemhildtCulinary .................................................................................................................................................Melissa Karl - Monica KruschkeCattle ................................................................................................................................................................................Karen VonRudenElectrical Audit ........................................................................................................................................................................ Todd WishyEquine Hall of Fame ............................................................................................................................................................ Pat McCarthyEvaluations ............................................................................................................................................................................... Terry WieseFFA ....................................................................................................................................Ben Larson - Marvin Spindler - Liz TinagliaFine Arts ................................................................................................................... Arlene Gleason - Naomi Jirele - Pam MikeworthFlowers ................................................................................................................................................... Michele Warner - Cindy WeselyFree Stage ....................................................................................................................................................John Ihlenfeld - Wayne SteeleFruit Crops .......................................................................................................................................Courtney Haney - Caitlynn KaplanGoats .........................................................................................................................................................................................Cary LarsonGrandstand ...............................................................................................................................................................................Bill BunkersGrasses/Grains ..................................................................................................................................... Pat King - Jack & Darlene NobleHobbies ................................................................................................................................................................Amy Kain - Deb MatherHorses .........................................................................Michelle Wolfe - Renee Thompson - Danielle Prestegard - Ryan PrestegardInfield ....................................................................................................................................................................................Greg SpatenkaInformation Station ................................................................................................ Richard & Sharon Schleich - Terry & Barb WieseInsurance ..................................................................................................................................................................................Brad SvenbyIron Show .................................................................................................................................................... Ron Janning - Dave JohnsonIzaak Walton ........................................................................................................................................................................Gary SchwartzLandscaping ...................................................................................................................................................................... Myrna PetersonLivestock Hall of Fame ........................................................................................................................................................Tom TrotmanMascot ...................................................................................................................................................Richard Dalen - Joanne NystromMuckle Museum ......................................................................................................................................................... Nancy VaillancourtOrganic Crops ............................................................................................................................................... Leo Seykora - Dillon NobleParliamentarian ..................................................................................................................................................................Rollie TruelsonPhotography ..............................................................................................................................................Renee Dowson - Bernie KuhnPremium Book ....................................................................................................................................................................... Kelly KubistaPublic Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................Jeff RatzloffRocks/Minerals ........................................................................................................................ William Boyd - Linda & Tom StockwellSenior Day ............................................................................................................................................................................. Greg JohnsonSheep .................................................................................................................................................. Wade Nelson - Jayme UnderwoodShuttle ...........................................................................................................................................................Mike Pierce - Bruce BennettSignage/Graphics ...................................................................................................................................................................Scott SeykoraSocial Media ............................................................................................................................................................................. Jon DeMarsSpelling Bee .................................................................................................................................................. Darryl Hill - Mary HawkinsStore ................................................................................................................................................................... Dave and Trudy SeversonStriping ................................................................................................................................................................................... Mike SeykoraSwine .......................................................................................................................................................Laverne Klecker - Steven ReslerTelecommunication .......................................................................................................................................................................Dick LeeTextiles .............................................................................................................. Cathy Balzer - Sandy Boss - Pat Raetz - Cathy TorreyTransportation ........................................................................................................................................................................Jim AndrewsVegetables ............................................................................................................................................. Carol Rypka - Lynn Van NurdenVendor Communications ............................................................................................................................................Charlie HerrmannVisitor Service .......................................................................................................................................................................Katie GodfreyWine .................................................................................................................................................... Bunny Mitchell - Monte MitchellWood Carving.................................................................................................................... Stephanie & Doug Kolbe - Myron SpindlerWorship ....................................................................................................................................................................................... John LindeYouth Art ................................................................................................................................................................................. Jodi HovdenYouth Judging ............................................................................................................................................Zach VonRuden - Ben Jensen

SUPERINTENDENTS OF DEPARTMENTS2015 Steele County Free Fair

The Steele County Free Fair is requesting that all exhibitors pre-enter their exhibits. The fair uses a computer system to tabulate results and write checks. Please use the entry form in the fair book or request forms from the fair office. You can choose to do entries on-line. This option allows you to submit your entries electronically or you may print out the form and send it to your Superintendent. This fair book is also on the web site www.scff.org. You do not have to bring every entry you pre-entered. Check your department's rules and entry deadlines found in the fair book. If your department does not have a deadline, please have your entry to your superintendent, or electronically submitted to the fair office by August 1. All exhibits are to be left in place until your department's rules allow the exhibit to be released. Only under extreme circumstances and then only with your superintendent's approval can an exhibit be released early. Failure to comply with these rules will result in forfeiture of any premium money earned. One of the main reasons many come to the fair is to see the exhibits. Empty exhibit areas discourage visitors from coming to our fair for a return visit. Attention livestock exhibitors: Look for information on parking and other aspects of the livestock shows by looking carefully at your department’s entry information. With the addition of the new livestock pavilion, parking will change this year. Only vehicles with PURPLE passes and a Season Parking Pass will be allowed to enter and possibly park on the north road (Livestock Lane SE).

Keep in mind that the purple passes are for livestock exhibitors to unload feed and supplies for their exhibits. They are not meant as parking passes. There simply is not enough room on the north road to park all livestock exhibitors. Only purple passes will be allowed to park on the north side the barns. They must be displayed in the windshield area of the vehicle. YELLOW parking permits will not allow you to park on the north road. NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE NORTH SIDE (southside of Livestock Lane) OF THE ROUND ROOF SWINE BARN. With added trailer traffic connected with the Radel Pavilion, we need the space to turn larger livestock trailers and semi-trailers on to the city street.

Diamond 4 has been designated for livestock exhibitors parking. You will need to display your Purple livestock pass with either the Yellow 4H pass or BLUE season SCFF parking pass to park on Diamond 4. Open class exhibitors should contact their superintendent for parking permits when you get to the fair. Remember the Village of Yesteryear gate is only used as an exit for livestock exhibitors as they move livestock to and from the fair.Parking on the north side of the Radel Pavilion is prohibited. This area is needed to unload stock horse show equipment and for moving livestock in and out of the barns. Please obey the signs we put up as we try to manage parking, traffic, and people flow. Remembering others and their needs as well as your own will make this a safe and enjoyable fair for all.

Again this year, you will be able to enter your various exhibits on line. No need to send them or bring them to the fair office. You simply go the fair’s web site www.scff.org and select the link for on-line entries. You will then create an account by entering your e-mail address and selecting a password as you would with other on-line

services. Fill out your entries by using the correct class and lot on the screens provided. When you are done you can pay any stalling fees or other purchases you might make with your credit card. Submit the information and you are done. Try this service, I think you will like it.

Ron VanNurden, Board Member and Superintendent Supervisor 507-455-0706

Livestock trailers can be parked on diamond 4, by the right field foul line. They can also be parked on the Jostens lot, south of the fairgrounds. This lot can be accessed by going South on Hartle Avenue approximately 1 block. Hartle Avenue is straight south of the race track. Back the trailers on to the grass but leave your rear tires

on the blacktop so the trailers can easily be pulled out without cutting up the grass in case of rain.Because this space is donated for use during fair week, please leave this lot free of manure and debris when you leave.

EXHIBITOR ENTRIES

ONLINE ENTRIES

LIVESTOCK AND HORSE EXHIBITORS



MEGARIDE TICKET

Unlimited Rides for the Entire Fair

$49.00SOLD IN ADVANCE ONLY AT

TuesdayPower 96 Radio Night - All Rides $1.00 - 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

WednesdaySerengeti Water Park Kid’s Day 1 - Noon to 5:00 P.M. - $20.00

ThursdayCulver’s Moonlight Madness - 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. - $22.00

($20.00 with coupon from Culver’s)Friday

Hy-Vee Friday Family Fun Day - Noon to 5:00 P.M. - $20.00Saturday

Profi nium Inc. Saturday Ride Special/Bike Giveaway Day Noon to 5:00 P.M.$22.00 Plus a chance to win 1 of 8 Bikes

SundayPepsi Family Day Noon to 10:00 P.M. - $22.00 Plus Free Pepsi & Hot Dog

Ride Specials

40 Thrilling Rides on the Giant Gold Star Midway

GreatGrandstand ShowsTuesday, August 18 Bull Riding 7:30 P.M. Plaza Morena Campestre Grill/Owatonna People’s Press Wells Federal Bank/ Holiday Inn & Suites/Wolff & Sons Mohs Contracting/Mohs HomesWednesday, August 19 Battle of the Bands/Lost Highway Concert 5:30 P.M. Pepsi/Treasure Island Resort & CasinoThursday, August 20 Hairball In Concert 7:30 P.M. Treasure Island Resort & Casino/Noble RV Godfathers Pizza/Car Time of OwatonnaFriday, August 21 NTPA Tractor/Truck Pull 7:30 P.M. Ag Power Enterprises/Advantage Lime & Trucking Cole’s ElectricSaturday, August 22 Antique Tractor Pull Classic 8:30 A.M. Mike’s Repair/Farmers First AgSaturday, August 22 Enduro Race 6:00 P.M. Four Seasons Electric/American Classics and Hot Rods A&R Auto DetailingSunday, August 23 Demolition Derby 4:00 P.M. Misgen Auto Parts, Inc./Wholesale Tire/NAPA Auto Parts Owatonna/One Main Financial/Kerry Americas

Grandstand ShowsGrandstand ShowsGrandstand ShowsGrandstand ShowsGrandstand ShowsGrandstand ShowsGrandstand ShowsGrandstand ShowsGrandstand ShowsPepsi is the O� cial soft drink of the Steele County Free Fair

Grandstand!

SUPERDEAL

ADVANCE SALE ONLY

Ribbons will be given in all classes. Horses are to be exercised in the show arena only. Horses must be tied in tie stalls. All stallions require neck ropes also when in tie stalls. No bedding is provided. $5.00 per entry. No stall fees. Tack stalls are very limited. $5.00 per additional tack stall.*Must clean all stalls upon exit. • Parking instructions: Come in off of Austin Road, turn left on small gravel road north of horse arena. Unload on north side of Radel Pavilion. Don’t park in middle of gravel road. Keeping going west behind barns to Elm Street, turn right onto Park Street, turn right onto Austin Road, turn into lot by the water tower - park on Diamond #4.• No refunds unless a veterinarian certificate is submitted.• Exhibitors under age 15 are encouraged to wear ASTM Certified Safety Equestrian helmets when riding.NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE BARN.ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN THE BARN.DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES 8:30, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5.DRAFT/PONY/MULE ENTRY DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12.Premiums will be on a scale per number of entries in each lot.4 or more in lot ...................................................................... $20-$15-$10-$53 in lot ............................................................................................$15-$10-$52 in lot ...................................................................................................$10-$51 in lot .......................................................................................................... $5

Classes 1-8: Open horses must be in place by Noon, Tuesday, August 18, and will be dismissed Wednesday, August 19 at the completion of judging. The barn will be open for decorating Monday afternoon, August 17. Judging will begin at 5 pm Tuesday, August 18.

STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR HORSE SHOWTUESDAY, AUGUST 18 - 5:00 P.M.

CLASS 1 REGISTERED QUARTER/COLORED HORSE HALTERLot 1 3 & under mares 2 4 & over mares 3 3 & under geldings 4 4 & over geldings 5 All age stallions Note 10 6 Produce of dam (2 horses/entry $5/horse) 7 Get of Sire (2 horses/entry, $5/horse)Grand & Reserve Quarter/Colored Halter

CLASS 2 REGISTERED PLEASURE TYPE HALTERLot 1 3 & under mares 2 4 & over mares 3 3 & under geldings 4 4 & over geldings 5 All age stallions Note 10Grand and Reserve Pleasure Type Halter

CLASS 3 OPEN HALTER/See note 1Lot 1 Mares & geldings all ages 2 All age stallions Note 10Grand and Reserve Open Horse Halter

CLASS 4 PONIES & MINIATURE/See note 2Lot 1 Ponies mares 56” and under all ages 2 Ponies geld & stallions 56” and under all ages Grand & Reserve Ponies & Miniature 3 Produce of dam (2 ponies per entry) $5 per horse 4 Get of sire (2 ponies per entry) $5 per horse

CLASS 5 LUNGE LINELot 1 Yearling Lunge line

CLASS 6 SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTERLot 1 Showmanship 13 & under 2 Showmanship 14-17 3 Showmanship 18-34 4 Showmanship 35 & over

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 - 8:00 A.M. CLASS 7 PERFORMANCE CLASSESLot 1 Open bareback 2 Tandem bareback 3 Walk trot pleasure 10 & uner (Eng/West) Note 2 4 Walk trot pleasure 11-17 (Eng/West) Note 2 5 Walk trot pleasure 18 7 over (Eng/West) Note 2 6 Walk trot horsemanship 10 & under (Eng/West) Note 2 7 Walk trot horsemanship 11-17 (Eng/West) Note 2 8 Walk trot horsemanship 18 & over (Eng/West) Note 2 9 Leadline 6 & under Note 10 10 English pleasure 13 & under 11 English pleasure 14-17 12 English pleasure 18 & over 13 English pleasure Jr. Horse (horses 5 yrs & under) 14 JACKPOT english pleasure $10 pre register 15 English equitation 13 & under 16 English equitation 14-17 17 English equitation 18 & over 30 Minute Lunch Break with Open Arena 18 Costume leadline 6 & under Note 10 19 Open costume class 20 Pony western Pleasure 13 & under/56” & under 21 Western pleasure 13 & under 22 Western pleasure 14-17 23 Western pleasure 18-34 24 Western pleasure 35 & over

1) Open horses cannot enter any other halter class except Get or Produce.2) Walk trot horse & rider combo not eligible for any other classes.3) Ponies or minis may be asked for card or measured.4) Must show proof of registration at request.5) Exhibitors are required to enter their age group to be elibible to ride in the jackpot class.6) Pre-registration required. All entries close on August 5th.

Notes:

Mail light horse entries to: Renee Thompson, 85821 173rd Street, Ellendale, MN 55912. Renee - 515-825-8552 ❘ Michelle - 507-461-0507

RENEE THOMPSONSuperintendent85821 173rd St.

Austin, MN 55912515-825-8552

RYAN PRESTEGARD Superintendent

1105 Sunnydale Ln.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-475-1047

DANIELLE PRESTEGARDSuperintendent1212 Kast Ave.

Owatonna, MN 55060507-475-1988

MICHELLE WOLFESuperintendent9423 Lemond RdEllendale, MN 56026

507-461-0507

7) No adding classes on day of the show NO EXCEPTIONS.8) Stall assignments are based on date of entry received.9) Proof of negative coggins with entry.10) No stallions in Leadline and all must be shown by 18 years and older.11) Premium checks won’t be given until stall is cleaned and inspected.

DEPT. A - HORSES AND PONIES Steele County Free Fair 2015

Performance Classes continued on page 13

25 Western pleasure Jr. horse (horses 5 yrs & under) 26 JACKPOT Western pleasure $10 pre register 27 Western horsemanship 13 & under 28 Western horsemanship 14-17 29 Western horsemanship 18-34 30 Western horsemanship 35 & over 31 Egg & spoon 17 & under 32 Egg & spoon 18 & over

DRAFT HALTER - Saturday, August 22nd 9:00 a.m.CLASS 20 DRAFT HALTERLot 1 Reg. Draft Mare yearlings and fillies 2 Reg. Draft Mares, 2 yrs. & 3 yrs. 3 Reg. Draft Mares, 4 yrs. & up*Grand and Reserve Champion Reg. Draft Mare 4 Fjord Geldings, all ages 5 Fjord Mares, all ages*Grand and Reserve Champion Fjord 6 Draft Stallions, 2 yrs. & under 7 Draft Stallions, 3 yrs. & up*Grand and Reserve Champion Draft Stallion 8 John Mules, all ages 9 Jenny Mules, all ages*Grand and Reserve Champion Mule 10 Reg. Draft Geldings 3 yrs. & under 11 Reg. Draft Geldings 4 yrs. & up*Grand and Reserve Champion Reg. Draft Gelding 12 Pony Geldings, all ages 13 Pony Mares, all ages*Grand and Reserve Champion Pony 14 Grade Draft Geldings, all ages 15 Grade Draft Mares, all ages*Grand and Reserve Champion Grade Draft 16 Junior Showmanship 14 yrs. and under 17 Senior Showmanship 15-17 yrs. 18 Get of Sire 19 Produce of dam 20 4 Abreast

DRAFT PERFORMANCE - Saturday, August 22nd 5:00 p.m.CLASS 21 DRAFT PERFORMANCE * Grand EntryLot 1 Ladies Draft Cart 2 Pony Cart 3 Mule Cart 4 Draft Tandem/Fjord Tandem (2 heats) 5 Mule Team 6 Pony Team 7 Men’s Draft/Fjord Team (2 heats) 8 Pony Four 9 Fjord Unicorn 10 Draft Four 11 Pony Six 12 Fjord Four 13 Competition Six - Freestyle, 3 min. timed - all breeds DRAFT PERFORMANCE - Sunday, August 23rd 9:00 a.m.CLASS 21 DRAFT PERFORMANCE * Grand EntryLot 14 Men’s Cart 15 Fjord Cart 16 Senior Driver Cart (15-17 yrs.) Draft Heat 1, Pony & Fjord, Heat 2 17 Junior Driver Cart (14 & under) Draft Heat 1, Pony & Fjord, Heat 2

18 Ladies Draft/Fjord Team (2 heats) 19 Senior Driver Team (15-17) Draft Heat 1, Pony & Fjord, Heat 2 20 Junior Driver Team (14 & under) Draft Heat 1, Pony & Fjord, Heat 2 21 Pony Unicorn 22 Draft Unicorn 23 Draft SixLunch Break 24 Costume Class - single or team, all breeds 25 Pony Farm Team, exhibitors all ages 26 Junior Farm Team (14 yrs. & under) Draft/Fjord/Mule 27 Farm Team - Draft/Fjord/Mule 28 Egg & Spoon (Riding Game, No Saddles) - All Breeds 29 4 in a Line 30 Hitching Bonus Premiums for the Draft/Fjord/Pony/Mule Classes:Class 20, all Lots.........................................................$18-$16-$14-$12-$10-$8Grand Champion $10 and AwardReserve Champion $8Class 21, Lots 1,2,3,13,14,15,25,29,30 ...................... $40-$35-$30-$25-$20-$15Class 21, Lots 4,5,6,7,9,16,17,18,19,20,22,26 ....................$65-$60-$55-$50-$45-$40Class 21, Lots 8,10,21,23,27 ............................... $150-$125-$100-$75-$50-$50Class 21, Lots 11,12,24 ................................$250-$225-$200-$150-$125-$100Class 21, Lots 28 ............................................. $200-$175-$150-$125-$100-$75Class 21, Lot 31 .................................................................................................$30

NOTE: ALL EXHIBITORS MUST BE STALLED. Each horse must have a current coggins submitted before being stalled. Horses may enter the grounds after Noon on Friday, August 21st. All shows will be in the horse arena near the horse barns. Each exhibitor stalling and hitching two horses will be awarded a one time hitching bonus of $30. Mail entries to: The Steele County Free Fair Office.

Pleasure and Draft Horse Show Awards sponsored by the following:

DEPT. A - HORSES AND PONIES CONTINUED

MoeGeo’s, Inc.

Iowa Draft Pony Hitch Association

Minnesota Donkey and Mule Club


Minnesota Horse Breeders Association

All entries made by exhibitors will be charged $2.00 per head stall fee. No straw provided.

All dairy shows at the SCFF will incorporate the National Purebred Dairy Cattle Show Ring Code of Ethics. In accordance with the Code of Ethics a committee has been established to monitor compliance.

An animal owned in partnership may be entered in one partner's name, in all classes to which it is eligible, but must be shown under one ownership throughout the classes of the Fair, and the entry must carry a footnote showing the actual ownership as it appears on the Herd Book Record.

Base dates for computing age in all dairy breeds are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.

The Fair board requests that exhibitors do not put twine strings or other trash with the manure. No parking will be permitted North of barns on Sunday starting at Noon. No tying of cattle outside anytime day or night. No smoking in cattle barns.

PUREBRED DAIRY CATTLEClass No. 1 ........................................................................ HolsteinsClass No. 2 ...................................................................... GuernseysClass No. 3 ............................................................................ JerseysClass No. 4 ........................................................................ AyrshiresClass No. 5 .................................................................. Brown SwissClass No. 6 ...................................................... Milking Shorthorns

PREMIUMSThe following premiums will be paid in each of the previous classes:For Lots 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-35-36 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $6 $6 $5 $5 $5For Lots 20-21-22-23-24-31-32-33-34

$30 $27 $24 $22 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $7 $7 $7 For Lots 12-46-47-48-49

$12 $10 $8 $6 $5 $5 $5For Lots 10-25-40: RosetteFor Lots 11-26-37-41-43-50-51: RibbonsFor Lots 42-44-45: Trophy/Rosette

LOTSDAIRY CATTLE SHOW BASE DATES

Lot No. 1. Novice Calf: born between September 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015. This lot is for exhibitors 9 yrs of age and under and must have an adult in control of the animal. No premiums will be paid out on this lot. 2. Junior Calf: Born between March 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015. 3. Winter Calf: Born between December 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015. 4. Fall Calf: Born between September 1, 2014 and November 30, 2014. 5. Summer Jr. Yearling: Born between June 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014. 6. Spring Jr. Yearling: Born between March 1, 2014 and May 31, 2014 7. Winter Sr. Yearling: Born between December 1, 2013 and February 28, 2014.

8. Fall Sr. Yearling: Born between September 1, 2013 and November 30, 2013. 10. Junior Champion Female 11. Junior Reserve Champion Female 12. Junior Best 3 Females: Must consist of 3 animals from lots 2-8. Must be bred and owned by exhibitor. 20. Milking Fall Sr. Yearling: Born between September 1, 2013 and November 30, 2013. 21. Junior 2 Year Old Cow: Born between March 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013. 22. Senior 2 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2012 and February 29, 2013. 23. Junior 3 year Old Cow: Born between March 1, 2012 and August 31, 2012. 24. Senior 3 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2011 and February 28, 2012. 25. Intermediate Champion Female - Holstein 26. Intermediate Reserve Champion Female - Holstein 31. 4 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011 32. 5 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. 33. Aged Cow: Born before September 1, 2009. 34. #125,000 Cow: Must have produced 125,000 lbs of milk in her lifetime. Not eligible for any other lot. Proof of production must be provided. 35. Dry 3 and 4 Year Old Cow: Born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2012. 36. Dry Aged Cow: Born before September 1, 2010. 40. Senior Champion Female. 41. Senior Reserve Champion Female 42. Grand Champion Female 43. Grand Reserve Champion Female 44. Overall Champion - Colored Breeds

FOR HEALTH REQUIREMENTS–PAGE 45TAKE NOTICE –

ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 7, 2015OR WHEN BARNS ARE FILLED

Entry forms can be found at the web site www.scff.org

DISTRICT SHOWThe Steele County Free Fair welcomes all breeds of cattle

holding their district or parish show during the Fair.

Breeds participating at premium book time are: South Central District Guernsey Parish Show will be held in conjunction with the open class show on Friday, August 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Minnesota District II Holstein Show will be held in conjunction with the Open Class Show on Saturday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m.

KAREN VONRUDENCo-Superintendent7423 SE 13th Street

Claremont, MN 55924507-213-4964

ENTRY OPTIONS 1. It is suggested that entries be in place by Tuesday, August 18 the opening day of the Fair, 12:00 noon but must be in place by 5:00 p.m. Exhibit must remain through Sunday, the closing day of the Fair, 5:00 p.m.

2. Entries in place by Thursday 5:00 p.m., August 20, and remain through Sunday, the closing day of the Fair, 5:00 p.m. The August 1 entry deadline will be firmly followed. Stalling preference will be given to those exhibitors selecting option 1.

DEPT. B - CATTLE Steele County Free Fair 2015

45. Best Uddered Cow: Any age and judged on udder alone. Selected from lots 20-24 and lots 31-34.

46. Best 3 Females: Must consist of 3 animals with at least one of milking age. Must be bred and owned by exhibitor. 47. Dairy Herd: Must consist of 3 cows. Must be 2 years old or over

and have calved at least once. Must be owned by exhibitor.48. Produce of Dam: Must consist of 2 animals of any age born of the

same cow.49. Daughter/Dam: Must consist of 2 animals of any age. One is dam

and other is daughter.50. Premium Breeder51. Premium Exhibitor60. Big String Bonus (5-9 head)61. Big String Bonus (Over 10 head)

SPECIAL AWARDSPREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARD (Colored Breeds)

This award to be made to the exhibitor winning the most money on not more than six animals shown in the single classes, and owned by the exhibitor. (Minimum of 4 animals exhibited). No awards will be presented if there is no competition. Final judgement is at the discretion of the Cattle Superintendent.

PREMIER BREEDER AWARD (Colored Breeds)This award to be made to the breeder on not more than six animals winning

the most money in single classes and including animals bred by him/her, but exhibited by others. (Minimum of 4 animals exhibited). No awards will be presented if there is no competition. The final judgement is at the discretion of the Cattle Superintendent.

BEST HERDSMAN AWARD The general appearance of the cattle and barns during the Fair is important

to the exhibitor, both from the standpoint of visitors going through the barns and for advertising value.

The Steele County Fair Board is awarding a plaque to the best all-around herdsman and rosettes to two herdsmen receiving honorable mention. To qualify for best herdsman award, there must be at least six head in the herd.

In addition, Clover Glen Farm will provide a $100 cash award to the top herdsman. The SCFF will provide free stall fees for up to 8 head to the top three

herdsmanship winners redeemable at the following SCFF.Best Herdsmanship Award will be based on the following criteria:Cleanliness and neatness of stalls, cattle and helpers.Courtesy, cooperation of herdsmen & helpers.Promptness in getting cattle into the ring and parade.An exhibitors' meeting will be held in the Foundation Building judging

arena at approximately 2:00 p.m., Sunday, the last day of the Fair. Premium checks and Herdsmanship awards will be distributed.

OPEN CLASSCATTLE JUDGING

SCHEDULEOpen Class Colored Breeds

(All breeds except Holsteins)

Friday, August 21Starting 9:30 a.m.

and continuing throughnoon hour until completed

Open Class Holsteins in conjunction withMinnesota District II Holstein Show

Saturday, August 22Starting at 6:30 p.m.

“Dress Up” Yourself and Heifer Contest Based on last grade completed

Beginner - Grades 2 and under; Intermediate - Grade 3-5Senior Grade 6 and up

This contest will be held following the show. Award will be given to winner in each category. All participants will receive a free malt coupon.

MJ Hydrostatics Inc. of Owatonna are the new sponsors of the BIG STRING BONUS for the

2015Steele County Free Fair Dairy Show

In addition to the regular premium schedule LISTED a bonus premium for large show strings has been established. - Strings of 5-9 head (at least two must be milking or dry cows) would receive a $50 bonus premium. - Strings of 10 head or more (at least 4 must be milking or dry cows) would receive a $100 bonus premium. - A “string” is defined as animals that are regular members of the same herd unit. A display that includes animals from several herds does not qualify for the bonus premium, but strings within the display may if it (they) meet the above definition.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL SUPERINTENDENT LISTED.

Sponsored by: Steele County American Dairy Association

21st AnnualI-35

Junior Dairy Club ShowWednesday, August 19, 2015

12:00 Noon – Cattle Show ArenaAll Breeds - Grade & Registered

Junior Exhibitors Only(Must be under 21 as of January 1, 2015)

Junior (non-milking) Animals Only

Showmanship ContestBased on last grade completed

Beginner - Grades 2-5; Intermediate = Grades 6-8; Senior - Grades 9 and up

For additional information, please contact: Gail Demmer, 6703 SW 118th Street, Ellendale, MN 56026

507-456-5201(Consult the District Show letter for additional information)

DEPT. B - CATTLE CONTINUED


RULES 1. Anyone interested is welcome to participate. 2. Four entries per person. 3. All barrows and gilts must be farrowed February 1 or after.

4. Barrows and Gilts will be separated so they can be shown separately. Must have 5 Barrow or Gilts in order to be separated into their own class. 5. Barrows and Gilts are the property of the producer, until they are loaded on the truck, if the hogs are marketed. 6. No carcass information will be provided. 7. Entry fee will be $15 per barrow or gilt. 8. Barrows and gilts must weigh between 220 lbs. and 300 lbs. 9. Weighing will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., August 23. 10. The show will start at 4:00 p.m. 11. The number of classes will be determined by the number of hogs entred into the show. 12. Live Show premiums will be as follows for each class: 20-15- 12-10-5 13. Live Show Overall Champion for barrows and gilts will be $150 for Champion, $100 for Reserve. 14. Premium checks will be mailed to exhibitors after the fair. 15. All entries will arrive by going to the northern most entrance to the fairgrounds from Austin Road and proceeding west to the show barn. Exit on Elm Avenue. No parking of trailers is allowed on this northern most road that is a one-way going from East to West. Sponsored by the Steele County Pork Producer Association Members.

LAVERNE KLECKERCo-Supt.

717 SE 73rd St.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-451-4102507-456-6738

STEVEN RESLERCo-Supt.

610 11th St. SEOwatonna, MN 55060

507-456-7746

DEPT. C - SWINE

Swine Health Recommendations:Exhibitors of All Pigs Going to Exhibits or Sales

With the animals being commingled at an exhibition, show or sale, spreading disease is a risk. � e recommendations listed apply to all swine at an exhibit or sale that are physically on the premise. Having a plan in place to identify and handle sick animals properly will help reduce the chance of disease spread.

In Preparation for the exhibit or sale: Consult a veterinarian to understand and implement applicable biosecurity and swine health practices; keep the veterinarian’s phone number in our barn with your pig’s papers and if possible, in your cell phone. Have a premises identi� cation number for your farm or where the pig(s) are housed (required for PQA Plus® certi� cation or state equivalent). Utilize an individual, readable identi� cation method for each pig: • Individual identifi cation helps accurately and quickly identify a pig in the event of a health issue, validation of ownership or for other exhibit needs; papers can get lost or misplaced, but individual identi� cation will remain with the pig. • Refer to the exhibit organizers and the State Veterinarian for specifi c requirements for individual animal identi� cation. Become familiar with the clinical signs of a sick pig (such as fever, o� -feed, lethargy, nasal discharge, cough, “thumping” or hard time breathing, and diarrhea). • Normal rectal temperature of a pig = 101.5° - 102.5° F • Pigs can’t sweat, they need help staying cool on hot days. • During hot weater a pig’s temperature may be elevated. • If its temperature is reaised, allow the pig to cool off and re-take the temperature in 15 minutes. • Work with your veterinarian if your pig becomes sick.How do I take my pig’s temperature? 1. Restrain your pig to avoid injury to you or the pig 2. Use a thermometer to measure temperature a. Digital - insert into the rectum; push the button and wait for the beep; read temperature b. Mercury - shake down the thermometer so the red line is not showing; insert into the rectum of the pig and wait 30 seconds before reading the temperature c. Laser - point the laser at the space on the skin behind the ear and read temperatureNOTE: Laser thermometer may not be as accurate as rectal thermometer Some diseases can transmit from humans to pigs and from pigs to humans, so it is important to not go to the exhibition or show if you or your pig is sick. Make sure that you have all of your equipment, including your show box and its contents, clean, disinfected and ready to go prior to the exhibition. Do not share any equipment with other exhibitors once at the exhibit.

Fill out the appropriate paperwork for the exhibition including health certi� cates. For your pig’s health certi� cate, you will need to provide the following information: • Your name, contact information and farm address • Individual pig identifi cation and physical description for each animal going to the exhibit or sale • If exhibiting in a state other than where you live, have your veterinarian check with the state you are exhibiting in for speci� c requirements. • Include information for exhibit-specifi c requirements • If requested, list any current vaccines the pig has received (i.e. infl uenza or PRRS) and current disease testing (i.e. PRRS, PRV)At the exhibition or sale: • Assess your pigs’ health on a daily basis • Report any swine health issues to the exhibit organizer (i.e swine superintendent) or show veterinarian so they can assess the pig in question. • Ask the exhibition organizer about any specifi c actions that may be required if a pig becomes sick at the show. • Keep your area clean and free of manure contamination • Do not share equipment with other exhibition • Do not bring your pets (cats or dogs) to the exhibitOnce you get home: When pigs from di� erent forms are brought to an exhibit or sale and commingled with other pigs of a di� erent health status, the risk of catching a disease can be high. Just like people can spread illness to each other when gathered in a group, pigs from many locations in an exhibit can also spread illness to each other. � erefore, when you bring your pig back home from an exhibit or sale, it is best to place them in isolation. Isolate returning pigs from the other pigs at your farm. • Work with your veterinarian for an isolation plan. Th e isolation/observation period before returning to contact with other pigs should be no fewer than 7-30 days in order to detect an illness. • Consult a veterinarian if your pig becomes ill. • Clean and disinfect equipment, clothing, shoes, show box and contents, and vehicles/trailers that were used at the exhibition. Clean-up can be as simple as washing, disinfecting and allowing your equipment to dry out in the sun Clean and dry equipment will help to prevent the spread of pathogens


DEPT. C - SWINERecommendations for isolation: (If you have other pigs at your farm)• Isolation will allow for time for pigs to be observed for disease aft er they return from an exhibition or sale. When pigs are in isolation, additional testing can be complete to check for diseases before pigs are added back to the rest of the farm (e.g. PRRS). Check with your veterinarian for testing recommendations.• Have a designated area away from other pigs that have not been to a show.• Do chores for the pigs in he isolation area as the last task of the day aft er you have already worked with your other pigs.• Have dedicated boots and coveralls for isolation only. Another option to use disposable coveralls and plastic boots for use in isolation and then thrown away when done in isolation.• Have a separate trash can for use in isolation only.• Supplies such as buckets and feed pans should not be shared between pigs in isolation and other animals.• All equipment should be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and allowed to dry aft er use in the isolation area.


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Check out the Muckle Museum

Fair History

Visit Gandy’s Antique Tractor Display On the East Side of the

Fairgrounds

Fair Facts Over 100 Food Stands 40 Rides on the Midway 7000 Exhibitors 300 Indoor Vendor Booths

Wells Fargo Auto Museum Featuring

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Watch for the Thank A Farmer Magic Show Located in the 4-H Building

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GENERAL INFORMATION• All breeding entries must be PRE-REGISTERED with

superintendent one week prior to entry day• Pens will be assigned by superintendent on a first come first

served basis, according to pre-registration date.• Pen charge is $2.50 per pen• All sheep must have a Scapies tag• Breeding Sheep must be in place Monday, August 17 by 5 p.m.• Show on Wednesday, August 19 @ 2:00 p.m. in Foundation

Building• All animals will be released after show. Please load out on south

end of Foundation Building, enter from 18th Street and exit onto Austin Road.

• Each exhibitor is limited to two cash prizes in any LOT• Registration papers must be presented at check-in time

BASIC DATES FOR COMPUTING ENTRIESThe basic dates for computing individual entries will be as

follows: Yearling One year old and under two years Shropshires - Southdowns - Cheviots - Baby Dolls Senior Lambs born on or before Feb. 15 Junior Lambs born Feb. 16 or after Hampshire - Suffolk - Dorsets Senior Lambs born on or before Dec. 31 Junior Lambs born Jan. 1 or after Columbia Senior Lambs born on or before Jan. 31 Junior Lambs born Feb. 1 or after

BREEDING CLASSESClass No. 1 .................................................... SHROPSHIRES Class No. 2 .................................................. SOUTHDOWNSClass No. 3 ..................................................... HAMPSHIRESClass No. 4 .............................................................. SUFFOLKClass No. 5 ........................................................... CHEVIOTSClass No. 6 ................................................................ DORSETClass No. 7 ........................................................ BABYDOLLSClass No. 8 .......................................................... COLUMBIAClass No. 9 ...............Other Wool Breeds/Wool Cross BreedClass No. 10 ...............Other Meat Breeds/Meat Cross BreedClass No. 11 ...................................Wether type breeding ewe

LOTSThe following lots may be shown in each of the above classes:

INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND CHAMPION ENTRIESLot No. 1 Ram yearling 2 Ram Yearling Pair 3 Ram Senior 4 Ram Senior Pair 5 Ram Junior 6 Ram Junior Pair 7 Ewe Yearling 8 Ewe Yearling Pair 9 Ewe Senior 10 Ewe Senior Pair 11 Ewe Junior 12 Ewe Junior Pair 13 Get of sire, 4 animals under two years, either sex, all breeds and owned by the exhibitor

MARKET TYPE CLASSESClass No. 12 Market Type

LOTSThe following lots may be shown in market type class: 17 Wether 18 Ewe 19 White Face 20 Speckle 21 Champion (first place animals)

PREMIUMS

INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES (Sliding Scale) Lots 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 124 or less entries $12 $10 $8 $75 or 6 entries $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 7 or 8 entries $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $69 or 10 entries $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $511 plus entries $20 $18 $16 $14 $13 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5

GROUP ENTRIES (Sliding Scale) Lots 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 152 or less entries $12 $103 or 4 entries $14 $12 $10 $95 or 6 entries $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $87 plus entries $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5

RosettePremier Champion Overall of individual EWE, RAM, MKT

MARKET JACKPOT SHOW - SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 • This show will be a HYSLC sanction event. For more information about the rules please go to www.heartlandyouthshowlambcurcuit.com • $20 entry fee per lamb • Weigh-in 8 - 10 show starts as soon as we can after weigh-ins • We will have two shows with different judges both will be split by commercial ewe, WBI ewe and MKT lamb. First show is a Mkt type and the second divided by Breed type • All entry fees paid back in placing and jackpot • Please contact Wade Nelson for flyer or questions on show

JAYME UNDERWOODCo-Supt.

7701 SW 62nd Ave.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-456-8010

WADE NELSONCo-Supt.

17275 280th AveNew Richland, MN 56072

507-461-1076

DEPT. D - SHEEP Steele County Free Fair 2015

DEPT. E - GOATS

GENERAL INFORMATIONAll breeding entries must be PRE-REGISTERED by Monday,

August 10th.Entry Fees: Breeding Show - $5.00/head Market Show - $10.00/headPen Fees: $2.50 per pen. Pens will be assigned by superintendent.

Bedding will not be provided.ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SENT WITH THE ENTRY FORM

OR EXHIBITOR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER AND WEIGH IN.

Breeding goats must be in place Monday, August 17th by 800 p.m. Breeding Market goats must be in place between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18th.

Judging: Tuesday, August 18th 5:00 p.m.Release: 1 hour after the completion of the show. Please load out on

south end of Foundation Building. Enter from 18th Street and exit on Austin Road.

1. This is an Open Meat Goat show (Unsanctioned). Meat Goats may be any breed or cross, registered or unregistered.

2. Bucks will not be shown.3. All animals will be subject to veterinary inspection prior to show.

No abscesses, ringworm, soremouth, or other contagious diseases will be allowed.

4. A certificate of veterinary inspection or interstate health certificate that includes a Scrapie Premise ID number from your state shall accompany all out-of-state animals.

5. MN animals are to be in compliance with the State of MN Board of Animal health Scrapies ID Program. For more information or to obtain a premise ID number contact Linsey at 1-866-873-282 (Ext. 30).

6. Age requirements Junior Division - Does under 24 months of age that have not

given birth Senior Division - Does 12 months of age and over must have

kidded once, including dry does. Market Show - Market goats must be born on or after Jan. 1,

2015 and can be market wethers or market does.7. Market goats will be split by weight.8. Superintendent may split lots as necessary.9. All animals should be fitted and clean for the show. All market

wethers and market does must be slick shorn above knees and hocks.

Class 1 - Does: Commercial

Class 2 - Does: PercentageClass 3 - Does: Fullblood/PurebredClass 4 - Jackpot Market Goats

BREEDING DOE SHOW

Lot1. Junior Kid (Born after March 1, 2015)2. Senior Kid (Born January 1 to Feb. 28, 2015)3. Fall Kid (Born September 1 to December 31, 2014)4. Yearling (12-24 Months that have not kidded)5. Junior Champion6. Doe Under 2 Years (Born August 11, 2013 or after)7. Doe 2-4 Years (Born August 11, 2011 thru August 11, 2013)8. Doe 4 Years and older (Born August 10, 2011 and older)9. Senior Champion10. Overall Premium Champion Breeding Doe

JACKPOT MARKET SHOW • $10 entry fee • Entry fee paid out in Jackpot • Market goats will be split into two or more classes by Lot

number based on weight • These animals can come on Tuesday, August 18 between

1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Lot11. Dairy Market12. Champion Dairy Market13. Market Wether (Meat breeds)14. Market doe (Meat breeds)15. Overall champion market animal

PREMIUMS

INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES (Sliding Scale) Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 84 or less entries $12 $10 $8 $75 or 6 entries $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 7 or 8 entries $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $69 or 10 entries $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $511 plus entries $20 $18 $16 $14 $13 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5

GROUP ENTRIES (Sliding Scale) Lot 112 or less entries $12 $103 or 4 entries $14 $12 $10 $95 or 6 entries $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $87 plus entries $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5

RosetteLots 5, 9, 10, 14

CARY LARSONSuperintendent

26856 128th StreetNew Richland, MN 56079

507-461-1513

Award sponsored for Overall Market

Champion


Entries should be pre-registered by August 12. Entries will be accepted between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on the Monday the day before opening day of the fair.

Entries may be picked up between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Monday the day after the fair.

Email: [email protected]

NOTICE: Two or more persons in the same family cannot exhibit the same articles in the same class.

CONTEST RULES1. Entries must be raised by the exhibitor.2. No premiums must be given on any specials.3. Entries will be on Monday, August 17 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Pick

up entries & check on Monday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Entries should be pre-registered, and can be registered online at scff.org.

4. Champion ribbons and a $5.00 premium will be awarded to best exhibit in Classes No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.

5. One grand champion over all. Champion ribbons and $10.00 Premium.

CLASSESCORN – CLASS NO. 1

Early, Hybrid – must be 100 day or less; Late, Hybrid – must be 105 day or more. Exhibit judged on uniformity.Lots 1 10 ears, Early Hybrid, 2015 2 10 ears, Early Hybrid, 2014 3 10 ears, Late Hybrid, 2015 4 10 ears, Late Hybrid, 2014 5 10 ears, Early Sweetcorn, 2015 6 10 ears, Late Sweetcorn, 2015 7 10 ears, White Popcorn, 2014 8 10 ears, Yellow Popcorn, 2014 9 10 ears, Any Popcorn, 2015 10 10 ears, Indian Corn, 2014

SMALL GRAINS – CLASS NO. 22014-2015 – 3 qts

Have exhibit free of all foreign materials. Uniform size.

2015 SHEAF GRAIN – CLASS NO. 3Sheaf grains must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band.

Lots1 Wheat, Winter 5 Flax2 Wheat, Spring 6 Barley3 Oats, Early 7 Rye4 Oats, Late 8 Soybeans

2015 GRASSES – CLASS NO. 4Sheaf grasses must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band. All sheafs

dried. Tied at least 3 times or cured. No fresh cut.Lots1 Alfalfa 5 Timothy2 Red Clover 6 Phalaris, Canary Reed Grass3 Red Top 7 Orchard Grass4 Alysike 8 Brome Grass

2015 BALED HAY – CLASS NO. 5Hay must be baled – Full section of bale 12-inches long – Tied Twice

Lots 1 Alfalfa 2 Red Clover 3 Legume Grass

2015 HAYLAGE – CLASS NO. 6Haylage made from Legumes or Legumes and Grasses. Put in storage

with 50 percent moisture or less. MUST be exhibited in clear plastic 1 gal. Ziplock bag.

2015 GREEN STALK CORN – CLASS NO. 7Stalk must be in good condition with at least six inches of root attached.

Root must be wrapped. The judging will be done on the following basis:Lots1. Form of stalk including root, vigor of stalks and position of ear ............................... 70 points2. Quality of ear ................................................................... 30 points Total ........................ 100 points

Premiums will be awarded for Best Single Stalk with ear attached.

2015 GREEN HILL CORN – CLASS NO. 8Stalk and roots must be in good condition with at least six inches of root

attached. Root should be wrapped. The judging will be done on the following basis:Lots1. Form of stalk, including root development, strength and vigor of stalks and position of ears ............................................................................ 50 points2. Quality of ear ................................................................ 30 points3. Uniformity of ears and stalks ..................................... 20 points Total ........................ 100 points

CLASS NO. 9Lots1. Longest ear of corn - 20142. Longest ear of corn - 20153. Tallest stalk of corn - 20154. Soybean Stalk with the most pods - 2015

PREMIUMSClass No. 1 ................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 2 ................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 3 ................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 4 ................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 5 ................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 6 ................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 7 ................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 8 ................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 9 .................................$6.00 $4.00 $2.00Lots

1 Shelled Corn 2 Wheat - Winter 3 Wheat - Spring 4 Rye - Winter 5 Oats, Gem 6 Oats, Dane 7 Oats, Any other Variety 8 Belle-Oats 9 Oats, Jerry

10 Barley, Stander11 Barley, Any other Variety12 Soybeans, Glenwood13 Soybeans Other Public Variety14 Soybeans, Other Private Variety15 Soybeans, Any Other Variety

JACK NOBLECo-Supt.

2549 Austin RoadOwatonna, MN 55060

507-451-2236

DARLENE NOBLECo-Supt.

Owatonna, MN 55060

PAT KINGAsst. Supt.

9322 Dodd RoadKilkenny, MN 56052

507-334-7971

DEPT. F - GRAINS AND GRASSES Steele County Free Fair 2015

Grains and Grasses Department Sponsored by

ELEVATOR OPERATORLASALLE & JANESVILLE, MN

Applications can be found online at www.crystalvalley.coop or are available at all CVC locations.

Please direct questions to Ashley Leivermann at 507-726-4442 or [email protected]

Be part of an organization that helps feed the world! If you possess the following then Crystal Valley would be a great fi t.• Solid work ethic• Strong sense of ownership• Committed to doing what’s right• Passion for American agriculture

This position is responsible for operating our grain handling facilities in a safe and effi cient manner, receiving grain, maintaining grain quality and loading out grain to optimum grade specifi cations.

Qualifi ed candidates should posses the following:• Profi cient computer and math skills• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing • Ability to make independent decisions using sound judgment• Ability to remain fl exible in a quickly changing environment• High attention to detail and accuracy• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, climb ladders, work from heights and work with grain dust• Previous grain operations experience preferred• Cooperative and/or agriculture background desirable • Desire to serve farmers, agribusiness and others involved in the agriculture industry

Crystal Valley is a local full service cooperative for all your agronomy, energy, feed, and grain customer.

ATTENTION PLEASE READ ALL RULES1. Entries will be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday the

day before the OPENING DAY OF THE FAIR. NOTE: Class 12 may be entered by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, if the exhibitor

wishes.2. Entries may be picked up on Monday, the day after the fair from 9:00-11:00

a.m.3. All vegetables MUST be grown by the exhibitor.4. Only one entry per family will be allowed in the same lot, unless any other

member of the family has a separate garden plot.5. Any entry, not having the exact number as specified in each lot, will be

disqualified.6. Vegetables in each entry should be uniform in size, shape, color, properly

trimmed and cleaned, in usable stage of maturity, and free from disease, defects, and blemishes.

7. Co-Superintendent of this department reserve the right to dispose of any vegetable during the fair that shows sign of spoilage, wilting, or damage.

8. The Vegetable Department requires pre-registration. Hand-written entries deadline is the Friday prior to the SCFF. Additions or deletions to pre-registration forms will be made on the day of entry.

PREMIUM AWARDS 1st-Blue 2nd-Red 3rd-White

1. For Classes 2, 12 $6.00 $4.00 $3.002. For Classes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 $4.00 $3.00 $2.003. For Class 10 (1st place only) $4.00 n/a n/a4. For Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 a ribbon and $10.00 will be

awarded to the champion exhibit and a ribbon and $5.00 will be awarded to the reserve champion exhibit.

5. Grand Champion ribbon and a $20.00 gift certificate, donated by Cash Wise, will be awarded to the best overall entry.

CLASS 1 - POTATOES Potatoes may be washed but not skinned, and should be free of scabs. Display of 10 tubers is required, display box is provided.Lot No. 1 All Blue 5 Red Pontiac 2 Kennebec 6 Yukon Gold 3 Russet (specify variety) 7 Any other red (specify variety) 4 Red Norland 8 Any other white (specify variety)

CLASS 2 – DISPLAY OF VEGETABLESDisplay should consist of at least 6 different vegetables from one garden.

Labeling should include name and variety of vegetables entered. Display box, size 12 x 22 inches, provided.

Entries will be judged as follows: Quality ..................... 50 points Variety ...............15 points Arrangement ........... 25 points Labeling .............10 pointsLot No. 1 Adult Display - age 18 and over 2 Youth Display - thru age 17

CLASS 3 – ROOT CROPSTrim tops of most root crops to 1 1/4 inch, side roots may be trimmed off

but not the tap root.Lot No. 1 Beets - 5 specimens 2 Carrots, slender - 5 specimens

3 Carrots, blocky - 5 specimens 4 Parsnips - 5 specimens 5 Radish, winter - 3 specimens 6 Rutabagas - 3 specimens 7 Sweet Potatoes - 3 specimens 8 Turnips - 3 specimens 9 Any other root crop - 3 specimens (specify variety)

CLASS 4 – GREENS AND SALAD CROPS BROCCOLI - Stems cut about 5 inch from top of head, avoid yellow

flowers. CABBAGE - Stems cut 1/4 inch below head, keep about 4 wrapper leaves. CAULIFLOWER - Stems cut so as to leave 3 or 4 leaves. CELERY - Remove roots of stalk and display with top. SWISS CHARD - Trim off diseased and broken leaves until color is

uniform.Lot No. 1 Broccoli - 1 head 2 Brussels Sprouts - 10 sprouts 3 Cabbage, flat - 1 head 4 Cabbage, red - 1 head 5 Cabbage, round - 1 head 6 Cauliflower - 1 head 7 Celery - 1 stalk 8 Parsley - 1 potted plant 9 Swiss Chard - 1 plant, root removed 10 Any other green or salad crop (specify variety)

CLASS 5 – LEGUME CROPSStem ends should remain on the pods.

Lot No. 1 Green snap beans - 10 pods 2 Purple snap beans - 10 pods 3 Yellow wax beans - 10 pods 4 Lima beans - 10 pods 5 Pole beans - 10 pods 6 Okra - 6 pods 7 Peapods, 10 pods 8 Peapods, edible - 10 pods 9 Any other - 6 specimens (specify variety)

CLASS 6 – VINE CROPSKeep stems uniform to at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

Lot No. 1 Melon, green flesh - 1 specimen 2 Melon, orange flesh - 1 specimen 3 Cucumber, Burpless, 3 specimens 4 Cucumber, pickling, 2 to 3 inches - 8 specimens 5 Cucumber, pickling, 3 to 5 inches - 6 specimens 6 Cucumber, slicing - 3 specimens 7 Cucumber, ripe - 2 specimens 8 Pumpkin, Miniature “Jack-Be-Little” - 3 specimens 9 Pumpkin, Small pie - 1 specimen 10 Pumpkin, Field - 1 specimen 11 Watermelon, oblong - 1 specimen12 Watermelon, round - 1 specimen13 Any other vine crop (specify variety)

CLASS 7 – SQUASH Keep stems uniform to at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

Lot No. 1 Squash, Acorn - 1 specimen 2 Squash, Banana - 1 specimen 3 Squash, Buttercup - 1 specimen 4 Squash, Butternut - 1 specimen 5 Squash, Crookneck - 2 specimens 6 Squash, Hubbard - 1 specimen 7 Squash, Patty Pan - 2 specimens 8 Squash, Spaghetti - 1 specimen 9 Squash, Zucchini - 2 specimens 10 Any other squash - 1 specimen (specify variety)

LYNN VAN NURDENCo-Supt.

6092 SE 54th Ave.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-455-0706

CAROL RYPKACo-Supt.

2944 Rose St.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-451-0379

DEPT. G - VEGETABLES2015 Steele County Free Fair

CLASS 8 – BUSH CROPS PEPPERS AND EGGPLANT - Stems cut to 1/2 inch. TOMATOES - Stems removed.Lot No. 1 Eggplant, purple - 1 specimen 2 Eggplant, white - 1 specimen 3 Peppers, Chili, green - 5 specimens 4 Peppers, Chili, red - 5 specimens 5 Peppers, Jalapeno - 5 specimens 6 Peppers, Sweet Banana - 4 specimens 7 Peppers, Sweet Bell, green - 4 specimens 8 Peppers, Sweet Bell, red - 4 specimens 9 Any other pepper - 5 specimens (specify variety) 10 Tomatoes, Cherry - 10 specimens 11 Tomatoes, Red - 4 specimens 12 Tomatoes, Paste - 4 specimens 13 Tomatoes, Yellow - 4 specimens 14 Tomatoes, Yellow pear - 6 specimens 15 Tomatoes, Grape - 10 specimens 16 Any other bush crop - (specify variety)

CLASS 9 – OTHER CROPS KOHLRABI - Top 4 to 6 leaves trimmed to 1/2 inch. Roots removed just

below the ball. ONIONS - Pull onions prior to fair opening, so stems can be dry and cut

to 1 inch length. Rub clean. SWEET CORN - Allow a short shank, and only 2 or 3 outer leaves

removed.Lot No. 1 Dill, 8 inch stem - 3 heads 2 Garlic - 5 bulbs 3 Garlic, other - 5 specimens 4 Gourds, mixed - 6 specimens 5 Herb - 1 potted plant, labeled 6 Herbs - potted display consisting of 3 different varieties, labeled 7 Kohlrabi, purple - 4 specimens 8 Kohlrabi, white - 4 specimens 9 Onions, Pickling - 8 specimens10 Onions, Shallots - 8 specimens 11 Onions, Red - 4 specimens 12 Onions, White - 4 specimens 13 Onions, Yellow - 4 specimens 14 Onions, Bunching, with tops - 4 specimens15 Onions, Leeks, with tops - 4 specimens16 Any other onion - 4 specimens (specify variety)17 Sunflower - 1 head18 Sweet Corn, bi-color - 4 ears19 Sweet Corn, yellow - 4 ears20 Any other vegetable crop (specify variety)

CLASS 10 – LARGEST SPECIMENLot No. 1 Beet 10 Pepper 2 Broccoli 11 Potato 3 Cabbage 12 Pumpkin 4 Cantaloupe 13 Rutabagas 5 Carrot 14 Squash 6 Cauliflower 15 Tomato 7 Cucumber 16 Turnip 8 Kohlrabi 17 Watermelon 9 Onion

CLASS 11 – FREAK VEGETABLE

CLASS 12 – NOVELTY CLASSJudging is based on the following scale:

Creativity..........20 Points Originality..........20 PointsColor Harmony..........20 Points Design..........20 Points

Use of fair theme........20 pointsTABLE CENTERPIECE ARRANGEMENT

Arrangement should include 4 or more garden-grown vegetables with a suitable container or base, not to exceed 24 inches. Herbs may be included, but no flowers. General rules for vegetables will apply, except for required number of specimens allowed.

GARDEN CREATURESGarden Creatures must be created to include at least 6 vegetables.

JACK-O-LANTERNScarring is healed over cuts made on a pumpkin in the field.

Lot No. 1 Table Centerpiece Arrangement - Adult Display - age 18 and over 2 Table Centerpiece Arrangement - Youth Display - thru age 17 3 Garden Creatures - Adult Display - age 18 and over 4 Garden Creatures - youth Display - thru age 17 5 Painted Jack-O-Lantern - Adult Display - age 18 and over 6 Painted Jack-O-Lantern - Youth Display - thru age 17 7 Scarred Jack-O-Lantern - Adult Display - age 18 and over 8 Scarred Jack-O-Lantern - youth Display - thru age 17

DEPT. G - VEGETABLES CONTINUED


*SPECIAL NOTE** Wednesday Exhibitors may enter the fair grounds at the “Reserved Parking Only” entrance (directly across from Hy-Vee) along So. Cedar Ave. to unload exhibits. There is a 15-minute parking space designated for this purpose.

RULES & REGULATIONS 1. One entry per person per lot

2. Exhibitors should use extra care to enter their exhibit in the proper class, with the exact number of specimens or stems called for. The judges must disqualify the exhibit if this rule is not followed.

3. Where there is but one entry in a class and the specimen is such as not to merit as first premium award, second prize money may be paid. No prize money will be paid for inferior specimens.

4. No prize money will be paid to any class not listed in the premium book.5. The Association will supply containers for gladiolus specimens only

and will not be held responsible for loss of private vases, baskets, etc. Reasonable care and diligence will be exercised by the Association at all times to protect private property of the exhibitor.

6. The Association reserves the right to have the Superintendent of Flowers remove from display any exhibits which have become unsightly or unfit for display.

7. The following score card will be used in judging arrangements: Design .................................................................... 25 points Color Harmony ..................................................... 25 points Distinction and Originality ................................. 20 points Conformity to Schedule or Theme ..................... 10 points Condition of Material .......................................... 20 points Total .......................................................... 100 points

8. After judging has been completed, exhibitors may place their name on their exhibit.

9. Exhibitors desiring to reclaim their entries, such as containers, vases, etc., must do so between 5-8 pm Sunday, THE CLOSING DAY OF THE FAIR OR MONDAY FROM 9-11 A.M. UNLESS SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.

10. The Flower Dept. Building will open Tuesday at noon and everyday after at 11:00 a.m.

11. Exhibits will be closed off during judging.12. Your winning certificates must be used 60 days after receiving them or

will be void.13. Your winning certificates not good with any other offers or coupons.

MONDAY SHOW – AUGUST 17, 2015The following entries will be taken at the Flower Building, Monday, from Noon to 7:00 p.m.

CLASS 1 – Gladiolus, single spike display(Class 1 is open to all Exhibitors)

1st Prize – $2.00; 2nd – $1.50; 3rd – $1.00LOT 1. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike - 100 size, (under 2-1/” width of bloom)

2. Gladiolus, any color 1 spike - 200 size, (2-1/2” - 3-1/2” width of bloom) 3. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike - 300 size, (3-1/2” - 4-1/2” width of bloom) 4. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike - 400 size, (4-1/2” - 5-1/2” width of bloom) 5. Gladiolus, any color, 1 spike - 500 size, (5-1/2” and larger width of bloom)GLADIOLUS GRAND CHAMPION - $25 Gift Card from FarewayGLADIOLUS RESERVE CHAMPION - $10.00 Gift Card from Hy-Vee1ST RESERVE - Large 1 Topping Pizza given by Godfather’s Pizza

MONDAY SHOW – AUGUST 17, 2015The following entries will be taken at the Flower Building, Monday from

Noon to 7:00 p.m.

Class “2” Rose Display(Class 2 is open to all exhibitors)

1st Prize - $2.00; 2nd Prize - $1.50; 3rd Prize - $1.00LOT (Please include the variety name and leave foliage on the stem)1 Rose, Hybrid tea, white, 1 specimen2 Rose, Hybrid tea, pink or pink blend, 1 specimen3 Rose, Hybrid tea, yellow or yellow blend, 1 specimen4 Rose, Hybrid tea, red or red blend, 1 specimen5 Rose, Hybrid tea, any other color, 1 specimen6 Rose, Floribunda, light color, 1 spray, not disbudded7 Rose, Floribunda, dark color, 1 spray, not disbudded8 Rose, Grandiflora, light color, suitable specimen9 Rose, Grandiflora, dark color, suitable specimen10 Rose, any other, any color11 Rose, Miniature, any color, 1 sprayROSE GRAND CHAMPION - $25.00 Gift Certificate from FarewayROSE RESERVE CHAMPION - $20.00 Gift Certificate from Souba’s1ST RESERVE - Large 1 topping Pizza given by Godfather’s Pizza

Flower Department Sponsored by

MICHELE WARNERSuperintendent

4864 SE 34th Ave.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-455-1638

CINDY WESELYAsst. Supt.

3231 SW 52nd Ave.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-451-0356

DEPT. H - FLOWERSATTENTION:

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY ENTRY. The Fair must receive your pre-registration form (the form may be found in this book or online at www.scff.org) by August 8, 2015. You may mail your form, deliver it to the fair office or submit it on line at scff.org. Only entries that have been pre-registered will be accepted. Please remember that you are not obligated, or in anyway required to enter what you have pre-registered.

Again this year is the entry and judging of the potted plants, glads, roses and garden flowers on MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015. This is the day before the first day of the fair. These entries will be accepted from Noon to 7:00 p.m. on Monday the 17th.Thank you and please remember to PRE-REGISTER!


MONDAY SHOW – AUGUST 17, 2015The following entries (Class 3 & 4) will be accepted from Noon to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the Flower Building. Exhibitors must furnish a clear/non-colored container for each entry. The stem below the water line must be free of leaves. Flower stems should be uniform in length and leave foliage on stems.

CLASS 3 – Garden Flowers (Annuals)(Class “3” is open to all exhibitors)

1st Prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.001 Ageratum, 3 stems2 Aster, single or double, 3 blooms3 Begonias, wax, 3 stems4 Begonias, tuberous, 3 stems5 Calendula, 3 blooms6 Calla lily, 3 stems7 Canna8 Celosia, crested cox comb, 2 stems9 Celosia, plumed, 2 stems10 Cleome, 1 stem11 Coleus, 1 variety, 3 stems12 Cosmos, 1 variety, 3 stems13 Dahlia, over 8” in diameter, 1 stem14 Dahlia, 6-8” in diameter, 1 stem - must include foliage15 Dahlia, 4-6” in diameter, 1 stem - must include foliage16 Dahlia, 2-4” in diameter, 1 stem - must include foliage17 Dahlia, under 2”, 1 stem - must include foliage18 Impatiens, single, 3 sprays19 Impatiens, double, 3 sprays20 Impatiens,, New Guinea, 3 sprays21 Sun Impatiens22 Larkspur, 3 spikes23 Marigold, over 3” in diameter, 3 blooms24 Marigold, 2-3”, 3 blooms25 Marigold, under 2”, 5 blooms26 Nasturtium, single or double, 5 blooms27 Pansies, 3 blooms28 Petunia, single, 1 variety, 3 sprays29 Petunia, double, 1 variety, 3 sprays30 Petunia, wave, 1 variety, 3 sprays31 Phlox (annual), 1 variety, 3 stems32 Salvia, 1 variety, 3 branches33 Snapdragon, 3 spikes34 Statice, 1 variety, 3 stems35 Strawflower, 3 stems36 Sunflower37 Toreniq - 3 sprays38 Verbena, 3 stems39 Vinca, 5 stems40 Viola, 5 stems41 Zinnia, 3” diameter, 1 variety, 3 stems42 Zinnia, under 3”, 1 variety, 3 stems43 Mixed Zinnia’s, 4 different colors & type44 Any other specimen not listed above greater than 3” in diameter, 1-3 stems, must be named.45 Any other specimen not listed above less than 3”, 1-3 stems, must be named!GARDEN FLOWER GRAND CHAMPION - $25.00 Gift Certificate from FarewayGARDEN FLOWER RESERVE CHAMPION - $20.00 Gift Certificate from Souba’s1ST RESERVE - $10.00 Gift Certificate from Cedar Floral

CLASS 4 – Garden Flowers (Perennials)(Class “4” is open to all exhibitors)

1st Prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.001 Achillea, 3 stems2 Baby’s Breath (Gypsophilia), 1 stem3 Balloon Flower (Platycodon), 1 stem4 Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), over 3” dia., 1 stem5 Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), under 3” diam., 1 stem6 Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) over 3” 1 Bloom7 Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) under 3” 1 Bloom8 Campanula, 3 stems

9 Carnation, 3 stems10 Chrysanthemums11 Coral Bells, 3 stems12 Coneflower, 1 stem13 Coreopsis, 3 stems/1 spray14 Daisy, Gloriosa, 3 stems15 Daisy, Shasta, 3 stems16 Daisy, any other, must name, 3 stems17 Delphinium, 1 spike18 Eupatorium19 Any foliage under 3” in width - must be named20 Any foliage over 3” in width - must be named21 Flowering Vine or Shrub - must be named22 Gaillardia, 3 stems23 Hosta leaf, over 5” wide, 1 leaf 24 Hosta leaf, 3-5” wide, 1 leaf25 Hosta leaf, under 3” wide, 1 leaf26 Heliopsis, 3 stems27 Lily, Asiatic, 1 stem28 Lily, Day, 1 stem29 Lily, Oriental, 1 stem30 Lily, Tiger, 1 stem31 Monarda, 3 stems32 Ornamental grasses, 3 stems33 Phlox, 3 stems34 Russian Sage (Pervoskia), 1 stem35 Salvia, 3 branches36 Scabiosa, 3 stems37 Veronica, 3 stems38 Heuchera, 3 leaves same variety39 Any other specimen not listed above greater than 3” in dia, 1-3 stems, must be named40 Any other specimen not listed above less than 3” in dia., 1-3 stems, must be named.Garden Flower Class “4” Grand Champion - $25.00 Gift Card from Oak View NurseryGarden Flower Class “4” Reserve Champion - $25 Gift Card from Fareway1st Reserve $10 Gift Card from Hy-Vee

POTTED PLANTS - Class 5Monday, August 17, 2015

(Class “5” is open to all exhibitors)1st Prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.00

Entries will be accepted from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Monday in the Flower Building. The name of the plant must accompany each entry. Pre-registration is required. Hanging baskets are no longer accepted.

CLASS 5 – Potted Plants1 African Violets, single bloom2 African Violets, double bloom3 Begonia, blooming4 Begonia, non blooming5 Bromeliad6 Cactus under 6”7 Cactus over 6”8 Coleus9 Dracaena10 Fairy Gardens 13 yrs. & under11 Fairy Gardens14 yrs. & up12 Fern13 Geranium14 Geranium, scented15 Hibiscus16 Hoya17 Impatiens, single18 Impatens, double19 Impatiens, New Guinea20 Ivy21 Maranta22 Mixed Container

DEPT. H - FLOWERS CONTINUED


23 Peace Lily24 Petunia25 Polka Dot Plant26 Pothos27 Succulent, blooming28 Succulent, all others29 Succulent, dish garden, 12” max container30 Blooming plant not otherwise listed (Must name)31 Foliage plant not otherwise listed (Must name)32 Aromatic Herb33 Culinary Herb34 Medical Herb35 Herb, all others

Grand Champion - $25 Gift Certificate from Turtle Creek NurseryReserve Champion - $20 Gift Certificate from Torey’s1st Reserve - $10 Gift Certificate from El Tequila

WEDNESDAY SHOW – AUGUST 19, 2015Class 6 - Adult Non-professional Arrangements

(Class “6” is open to all non-professionals over the age of 15)1st Prize - $2.00 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.00

The following arrangements will be accepted on Wednesday, the second day of the fair, in the Flower Building from noon to 7:00 p.m.

No commercially grown flowers or greens. Do not use any national flags. If using fruits or vegetables as accents, do not cut them. No artificial flowers or foilage are permitted. The following are not permitted: natural bird’s nests, “stuffed birds, natural insects. Naturally shed feathers from non-endangered species may be used. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. Exhibitor may spend up to $10.00. Must include reciept with entry. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.LOT 1. Create an arrangement using the theme of Mother’s Day using your choice of accents and container. 2. Create an arrangement in a vase, your choice of accents. 3. Create an In the Kitchen arrangement, your choice of accents & container.Class 6 Grand Champion - $20 Gift Certificate from Cedar FloralClass 6 Reserve Champion - $10 Gift Certificate from Plaza Morena1st Reserve Champion - $10 Gift Certificate from El Tequila

Class 7 - PROFESSIONAL DESIGN ARRANGEMENTSWEDNESDAY SHOW – AUGUST 19, 2015

Arrangements will be accepted from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Each arrangement must not exceed $50 wholesale cost. Donated wholesale material must be included in cost. Please include an index card with the arrangement that itemizes your costs. Professional exhibitors may use commercially grown flowers and greens. Do not use any national flags. If using fruits or vegetables as accents, do not cut them. No artificial flowers, are permitted. The following are not permitted: natural bird’s nests, “stuffed birds, natural insects. Naturally shed feathers from non-endangered species may be used. Fresh plant material

cannot be treated in any manner. Each arrangement must not exceed a size of arrangements will need to fit inside a 2’ high x 2’ wide x 2’ deep template.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.LOT 1. Create a fresh Mother’s Day arrangement, your choice of accents. 2. Create a Back to Basic arrangement, no accents allowed. 3. Create a Fresh Flower and Plant arrangement, using your choice of accents.Professional Arrangements Grand Champion - $75 Chamber BucksProfessional Arrangements Reserve Champion - $25 Chamber Bucks1st Reserve Champion - $10 Gift Certificate from Plaza Morena

JUNIOR & SENIOR CHILDREN’S FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS WEDNESDAY SHOW - AUGUST 19, 2015

Entries will be accepted from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, in the Flower Building. This is a child’s program - work must be mostly done by the exhibitor. Exhibitor may spend up to $10 but must supply receipt with entry. Do not use any national flags. If using fruits or vegetables as accents, do not cut them. No artificial

flowers or foliage are permitted. The following are not permitted: natural bird’s nests, “stuffed birds”, natural insects. Naturally shed feathers from non-endangered species may be used. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Class 8 - Ages 5 & 61st prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.00LOT 1. Create an arrangement with an Apple for the Teacher theme, your choice of accents and container. 2. Create an arrangement with a Fourth of July Fun theme, your choice of accents and container 3. Create an arrangement with a This Little Pig Went to Market theme, using a pig as your accent.1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each lot receive a gift certificate from Cash Wise Foods.

Class 9 - Ages 7, 8 & 91st prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.00LOT 1. Create an arrangement with an Apple for the Teacher theme, your choice of accents and container.

2. Create an arrangement with a Fourth of July Fun theme, your choice of accents and container.

3. Create an arrangement that has a This Little Pig went to Market theme, using a pig as your accent.1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each lot receive a gift certificate from Cash Wise Foods. Class 8 & 9 will be awarded an over allJR. Grand Champion - 10 punch pool card from AmericInnJR. Reserve Champion - 10 punch pool card from AmericInn

Class 10 - Ages 10, 11, 12 & 131st prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.00LOT 1. Create an arrangement with a Holiday of your choice theme, your choice of accents and container.


3. Create an arrangement with a Back to School theme, your choice of accents and container.1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each lot receive a value meal from Subway or combo meal from Taco Johns

Class 11 - Ages 14 thru 171st prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.00LOT 1. Create an arrangement with a Holiday of your choice theme, your choice of accents and container.


3. Create an arrangement with a Back to School theme, your choice of accents and container.1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in each lot receive either a value meal from Subway or a combo meal from Taco Johns.Classes 10 & 11 will be awarded an overallSR. Grand Champion - Owatonna High School Activity Ticket given by Steele County Master Gardners & Owatonna High School.Sr. Reserve Champion - Large 1 Topping Pizza given by Godfather’s Pizza.

Class 12 - Table Setting 18 years of age or youngerWEDNESDAY, SHOW AUGUST 19, 2015

1st prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.00Arrangements will be accepted from noon until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. This is a child’s program - work mostly must be done by the exhibitor. Exhibitor may spend up to $10.00 (must supply receipt with entry). No artificial flowers or

foliage are permitted. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. No silverware or food. Exhibitor must furnish a fresh floral arrangement, cloth,

Must be named




A special Thank You to the generous sponsors of the Flower Department

❀Thank You Everyone! Michele & Cindy

El Tequila Mexican Restaurant, OwatonnaPlaza Morena Restaurant, Owatonna

AmericInn, OwatonnaOwatonna High School, Owatonna

Owatonna RV Services

Souba Greenhouse Cash Wise, Owatonna

Godfather’s Pizza, OwatonnaSubway, Owatonna

Taco John’s, OwatonnaTorey’s

River Springs Water Park

Cedar FloralTurtle Creek Nursery, Owatonna

Steele Co. Master GardenersOak View Nursery

Hy-VeeFareway Foods

The sponsors that make our department a success.

Please support these businesses!

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napkin and one place setting of dishes. This arrangement is not to exceed a size of 2” high by 2’ wide x 2’ deep.

LOT 1. Any Holiday of your choice 2. Birthday Party 3. BBQClass 12 Table Setting 18 and younger Grand Champion: 5 free Pool Passes from River Springs Water ParkClass 12 Table Setting 18 and younger Reserve Champion: 5 free Pool Passes from River Springs Water Park

Class 12 - Table Setting 19 years of age and olderWEDNESDAY, SHOW AUGUST 19, 2015

1st prize - $2.00 - 2nd Prize - $1.50 - 3rd Prize - $1.00Arrangements will be accepted from noon until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Exhibitor may spend up to $10.00 (must supply receipt with entry). No

artificial flowers or foliage are permitted. Fresh plant material cannot be treated in any manner. No silverware or food. Exhibitor must furnish a

fresh floral arrangement, cloth, napkin and one place setting of dishes. This arrangement is not to exceed a size of 2” high x 2’ wide x 2’ deep.

LOT 1. Any Holiday of your choice 2. Romantic dinner 3. Family dinnerClass 13 Table Setting 19 and older Grand Champion: $20.00 chamber bucks from Master GardnersClass 13 Table Setting 19 and older Reserve Champion: $10.00 gift card from Hy-Vee

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RULES & REGULATIONS1. Pre-register your entries and mail them to Steele County Free Fair at P.O. Box

650 Owatonna, MN 55060, or register online at scff.org by August 7th.2. Entries will only be accepted between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday,

August 17th.3. All entries will be judged on Tuesday the 18th.4. Only one entry per family in the same lot.5. Each variety must be correctly named.6. Fruit should be sound and free from disease and blemish. Stems should be

present.7. Refer to each department description as to how many specimens to enter.8. Exhibits can be picked up Sunday night from 8:00 - 9:00 PM August 23rd.

CLASSESCLASS 1 – APPLES

Display 5 apples on a plate that is provided.Lot 1. Beacon 2. Connell Red 3. Cortland 4. Delicious (Golden) 5. Delicious (Red) 6. Empire 7. Fireside 8. Haralson 9. Honey Crisp 10. Honey Gold 11. Keep Sake 12. McIntosh

CLASS 2 – PECKS OF APPLESDisplay a peck of apples in boxes provided. Lot

1. Beacon 2. Connell Red 3. Cortland 4. Delicious (Golden) 5. Delicious (Red) 6. Empire 7. Fireside 8. Haralson 9. Honey Crisp 10. Honey Gold 11. Keep Sake 12. McIntosh

CLASS 3 – TREE FRUITLot 1 Chestnut Crabapple 10 specimens 2 Dolga Crabapple 10 specimens 3. Early Strawberry Crabapple 10 specimens 4. Whitney Crabapple 10 specimens 5. Dwarf Pear 5 specimens 6. Parker Pear 5 specimens

7. Patten Pear 5 specimens 8. Luscious Pear 5 Specimens 10. Superior Plum 1/2 pint box 11. Toka Plum 1/2 pint box 12. Cherries 1/2 pint box 13. Apricots 1/2 pint box 13. Wanda Plum 1/2 pint box 14. Any other variety of tree fruit

CLASS 4 – VINE FRUITDisplay 3 bunches on a plate provided.

Lot 1 Beta Grapes 2 Blue Bell Grapes 3 Concord Grapes 4 Fredonia Grapes 5 Frontenac Grapes 6 Frontenac Gris Grapes 7 La Crescent Grapes

CLASS 5 – BUSH FRUITDisplay berries in 1/2 pint boxes provided.

Lot 1 Blackberries 8 Gooseberries 2 Blueberries 9 Black Raspberries 3 Choke Cherries 10 Gold Raspberries 4 Cranberries 11 Everbearing Raspberries 5 Elderberries 12 Summer Raspberries 6 Garden Huckleberries 13 Any other Bush Fruit 7 Ground Cherries in Husks

CLASS 6 – LARGEST FRUITLot 1 Largest fruit

CLASS 7 – HONEYHoney should be in 1/2 pint container with removable lid

Lot 1 Alfalfa Comb 6. Clover Raw 2. Alfalfa Raw 7. Fruit Tree Comb 3. Buckwheat Comb 8. Fruit Tree Raw 4. Buckwheat Raw 9. Wildflower Comb 5. Clover Comb 10. Wildflower Raw

CLASS 8 – OTHER CROPSLot 1 Rhubarb5 stalks tied together. Stalk pulled from plant, not cut. Trim leaf blade to 1 inch.

CLASS 9 – FRUIT CENTERPIECELot 1 Table arrangementCreate a table centerpiece using your choice of fresh, homegrown or artificial fruits and other accents.

PREMIUMSClass 2, 9 ....................................................... $6.00 $4.00 $3.00Class 1,3,4,5,6, 7, 8 ....................................... $4.00 $3.00 $2.00Champion ribbons and a $5.00 premium may be awarded to the best exhibit in its class.A reserve champion ribbon and a gift certificate donated by Steele County Master Gardeners will be awarded to one exceptional exhibit.Best apple exhibit receives a gift certificate donated by A Taste of the Big Apple.Best grape exhibit receives a gift certificate donated by Nagel Sod Farm & Nursery.Best exhibit of all other lots receives a gift certificate donated by Wencl Septic Pumping.

Quick Reference Fruit CropsDrop o� August 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pick up August 23 from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.We are located in the Fine Arts Building. Please Pre-Register.

13. N.W. Greening14. Paula Red15. Perkins16. Red Baron17. Regent18. Spartan19. State Fair20. Sweet Sixteen21. Sweet Tango22. Wealthy23. Zestar24. Any other variety

8 Marquette Grapes 9 Somerset Seedless Grapes10 St. Croix Grapes11 Valiant Grapes12 Any Other

13. N.W. Greening14. Paula Red15. Perkins16. Red Baron17. Regent18. Spartan19. State Fair20. Sweet Sixteen21. Sweet Tango22. Wealthy23. Zestar24. Any other variety

COURTNEY HANEY Co-Supt.

3640 NE 34th Ave.Owatonna, MN 55060

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CAITLYNN KAPLAN Co-Supt.

559 E. UniversityOwatonna, MN 55060

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DEPT. I - FRUIT CROPS2015 Steele County Free Fair

RULES & REGULATIONS1. All entries must be pre-registered! You may register on-line or on the

form found on page 4. All entry forms must be received in the fair office by Wednesday, August 5th, 2015. Exhibitors are encouraged to register more items than they may actually end up bringing to insure that they are properly registered and able to exhibit all entries. Items not brought in will be deleted on entry day.

2. Entries will be accepted on Monday, August 17th, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. only.

3. Exhibitors are asked to park in the parking lot north of the community center. Please enter off of Park Street. Park in the handicap spots (this has been approved by the sheriff ’s department). There will be golf carts to take you to and from the department. If you have more than 30 entries, please let one of the drivers know and they will assist you in getting your vehicle up to the Culinary Arts Building.

4. Entries, ribbons, checks are to be picked up on Monday, August 24th, 2015 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. NO EARLY PICK-UPS

5. Each exhibitor may enter only one item per lot. Exhibitors are encouraged, however, to make several entries - there is no limit.

6. Only products of the “home” kitchen are eligible - no mixes - unless the mix is an ingredient or is specified in the category.

7. All baked products are to be exhibited on a white paper plate, with the recipe under the plate (please no names on the recipe) in a clear Ziploc-style bag. (All entries must have a recipe, except for “It’s a Secret” Division)

8. Entries that have ingredients that requires refrigeration must be entered in the Refrigerated Division.

9. An item/recipe may only be entered once - pick the best category: each should only be in one division, one class, one lot. NO division, class or lot changed will be allowed. Items exhibited more than once will be ineligible for ribbon placing.

10. The Steele County American Dairy Association would like a copy of the recipes from “Everything’s Better with Butter” Division. Please put your name and town on this recipe. They will be putting together a cookbook with these recipes.

11. For Supreme Ruler awards, if you are a junior (14 yrs and under), your entries in the Junior Divisions will only be used to make you eligible for the Junior Supreme Ruler award. You will not be eligible for the Supreme Ruler Award until age 15 and older.

12. Red Star Yeast and Products has donated coupons and Red Star Yeast packages to all exhibitors.

13. How much to bring for an entry: • Breads - 1/4 Loaf • Pies - a slice • Cakes - 3”x3” piece • All other items - minimum of 3 - max of 5 CLASSES RED STAR Yeast & Products will provide coupons and RED STAR Yeast to all exhibitors entering in the baked goods divisions.

DIVISION – YEAST BREAD(a different recipe for each exhibit)

Grand Champion - Gift from Red Star Yeast and Products and a grand champion ribbon.CLASS 1 Yeast - In Oven

Lot 1 Bread, white 2 Bread, whole wheat3 Bread, other grains such as Rye, oatmeal, whole-grain

4 Bread, French5 Bread, Flavored6 Dinner rolls7 Croissants, bagels, pretzels8 Other

CLASS 2 Yeast - Sweet DoughLot1 Coffee cake or tea ring2 Sweet rolls with fruit or nuts, unfrosted3 Plain sweet rolls such as cinnamon and caramel4 Other

CLASS 3 Yeast - Bread MachineLot 1 Bread, white 2 Bread, whole wheat 3 Bread, other grains such as rye, oatmeal, multi-grain 4 Bread, flavored 5 Dinner rolls 6 Other

DIVISION – QUICK BREADSGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Papa Murphy’s Pizza and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 4 Quick Breads - No Yeast Lot 1 Fruited bread 4 Muffins 2 Vegetable bread 5 Other 3 Coffee cake

DIVISION – GLUTEN-FREEGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Starbuck’s and a

grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 5 Gluten-FreeLot 1 Bread, white 4 Cake 2 Bread, fruit 5 Cookies 3 Muffins 6 Other

DIVISION – SCONESGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Central Park

Coffee and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 6 SconesLot 1 Plain 3 Chocolate 2 Fruit 4 Other

DIVISION – UNFROSTED CAKEGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Torey’s Restaurant

and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 7 Unfrosted Cake, enter with top side up 1 Angel food, white 2 Angel food, chocolate 3 Chiffon 4 Sponge 5 Jelly Roll 6 White Cake (egg whites only) 7 Spice Cake 8 Light cake with fruit or nuts 9 Chocolate cake 10 Vegetable or fruit type cake such as carrot, pumpkin, applesauce, etc. 11 Other

Quick ReferencePre-registered entries only - due in the fair o� ce by Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Entry day: Monday, August 17, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Pick up entries, premiums & prizes:

Monday, August 24, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.We are located underneath the grandstand - north end

DEPT. J - CULINARY ARTS

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DIVISION – DECORATED CAKE / ITEM Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Famous Dave’s and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 8 Decorated CakeLot 1 Fancy Decorated Cake - edible cake and frosting requiring no refrigeration (whole cake) 2 Other - such as gingerbread houses, cakepops.

DIVISION – COOKIESGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Kernel Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 9 Drop CookiesLot 1 Chocolate chip 6 Fruit or nut drop 2 Peanut butter 7 Macaroons 3 Molasses 8 Vegetable 4 Chocolate drop 9 Sugar 5 Oatmeal drop 10 Other CLASS 10 Rolled or Molded CookiesLot 1 Rolled, white 2 Rolled, dark 3 Rolled, fruit filled 4 Molded or shaped 5 Other

CLASS 11 Other Types of CookiesLot1 Refrigerator, plain2 Refrigerator, pinwheel3 No bake4 Other

DIVISION - BARSGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Old Town Bagels and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 12 BARS

Lot 1 Brownies, plain unfrosted 5 Vegetable 2 Brownies, nuts or frosting 6 Unbaked 3 Layer 7 Other 4 Fruit

DIVISION – PIESGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by The Kitchen and a

grand champion ribbon.Only baked products accepted - no puddings, whipped cream, custards or

meringues. See the Refrigerated Division for cream pie and meringue entries. Fillings should be made from scratch - except where specified.CLASS 13 PiesLot 1 Peach 5 Purchased filling 2 Apple 6 Other 3 Blueberry 4 Rhubarb

DIVISION – FAIR THEMEGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Sportman’s Grille and a grand champion ribbon.

SPECIAL RULES – 1. Entries must coordinate with this year’s fair theme “Food, Fun & Screams in

2015”2. All other rules and regulations for the culinary arts department apply. Please

read the rules and regulations at the beginning of the culinary arts division.3. Please check other divisions for amounts to be exhibited.

CLASS 14 Fair ThemeLot 1. Create a mural to depict, “Food, Fun & Screams in 2015” (ex: may use a combination of bars, cookies, cakes, candy, bread)

DIVISION – BAKING FOR JUNIORS (14 years and under) Each family member must use a different recipe.

Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Little Caesars and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 15 Baking for JuniorsLot 1 Cookies, plain 9 Unfrosted cupcake 2 Frosted and/or decorated cookies 10 Frosted Cupcake 3 Muffins 11 Candy 4 Yeast Bread or Rolls 12 Pies 5 Quick Bread 13 Others 6 Bars 7 Unfrosted Cake 8 Frosted Cake

DIVISION – “EVERYTHING’S BETTER WITH BUTTER” Grand Champion - A generous gift certificate donated by the Steele County ADA and a grand champion ribbon.

Class Winners will receive gift certificates, too.

Special Rules: This contest features butter. Entries must use only butter as the fat ingredient. Each exhibitor will receive 1 pound of butter donated by Hope Creamery. Each exhibitor will need to bring two copies of their recipe for entries in this division. The American Dairy Association may publish recipes. Only baked products accepted - no fillings, cream cheese frosting, custard, puddings or whipped cream.

Class 16 - Butter Cookies Lot 1 - CookiesClass 17 - Butter Cakes Lot 1 - CakeClass 18 - Butter Pastries Lot 1 - PastriesClass 19 - Other Lot 1 - Other

DIVISION – MIXES Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Torey’s Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon. NOTE: Please check other divisions for amounts to be exhibited.CLASS 20 MixesLot

1 Purchased Mix used creatively. Specify mix used and exhibit a product made with the mix. (example: bars made from a cake mix.)

2 Frozen Bread Dough used creatively. Specify dough used and exhibit a product made with the dough. (example: monkey bread made from a loaf of frozen whole wheat bread.)

3 Other

DIVISION – CANDYGrand Champion-A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Costas’ Candies and Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 21 CandyLot 1 Fudge 4 Mints 2 Caramels 5 Peanut Brittle 3 Divinity 6 Other

DIVISION – NURSING HOME, ASSISTED LIVING, GROUP HOMEExhibitors in this division must be residents of a nursing,

assisted living, or group home.

Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Cash Wise and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 22 NURSING HOME, ASSISTED LIVING, GROUP HOMELot 1 Bars 6 Pies 2 Cake 7 Other 3 Quick Bread 4 Cookies 5 Muffins

DEPT. J - CULINARY ARTS CONTINUED


DIVISION - INTERNATIONAL FOODSEntries should be a traditional product (for example, lefse, or strudel) of the country. Remember, items requiring refrigeration will not be accepted.

Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Plaza Morena Campestre Grill and a grand champion ribbon.CLASS 23 International FoodsLot 1 Somalia 6 Italy 2 Southeast Asia 7 France 3 Mexico/Spain 8 England 4 Germany 9 Other 5 Scandinavia

DIVISION - IT’S A SECRET This division is for exhibits where the recipe does not exist or where the exhibitor does not want to share the “secret” recipe - example, a family secret.Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Starbucks and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 24 Secret Recipe Lot 1 Bread 5 Mixes 2 Cake 6 Candy 3 Cookies and bars 7 Other 4 Pies

DIVISION - HOLIDAY FAVORITES Entries should be a favorite made for the holiday. Remember, items requiring refrigeration will not be accepted.

Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Costas’ Candies & Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 25 Holiday Favorites Lot 1 Valentine’s Day 5 Halloween 2 St. Patrick’s Day 6 Thanksgiving 3 Easter 7 Christmas 4 4th of July 8 Other

DIVISION - BAKING LIGHT/BAKING HEALTHY Entries should contain at least one ingredient that makes the product healthier. Examples might be baking with Splenda instead of sugar, using Egg Beaters instead of eggs, modifying a baked item to be "low carb," etc.

Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Cash Wise Foods and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 26 Baking Light/Baking Healthy Lot 1 Bread 5 Mixes 2 Cake 6 Candy 3 Cookies and bars 7 Other 4 Pies

DIVISION - CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE - ADULT Entries in this division should focus on chocolate - the more the better! Entries

must contain a minimum of 1/4 cup chocolate in any form - syrup, cocoa powder, baking chocolate, chips, etc. Chocolate should be the primary flavor in

this division.

Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Kernel Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 27 Chocolate Desserts - Adults Lot 1 Cake 2 Cookies 3 Bars - not brownies 4 Brownies 5 Other

DIVISION - CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE -JUNIORS Entries in this division should focus on chocolate - the more the better! Entries must contain a minimum of 1/4 cup chocolate in any form - syrup, cocoa powder, baking chocolate, chips, etc. Chocolate should be the primary flavor in this division.

Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Pizza Ranch and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 28 Chocolate Desserts - Juniors Lot 1 Cake 2 Cookies 3 Bars - not brownies 4 Brownies 5 Other

DIVISION - CULINARY CREATIONS - ADULTSponsored by Burke’s Taffy

SPECIAL RULES: 1. Entries must be an original recipe created by the exhibitor containing all 6 of the selected ingredients for the year plus any other ingredients of the exhibitor’s choice. The 6 selected ingredients will change each year. This year’s selected ingredients are: 1. Marchino Cherries 2. Dark Chocolate 3. Peanuts 4. Milk 5. Carmel 6. Oreo Cookies 2. Entries requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. 3. The original recipe must be included with the entry and must contain the list of ingredients with measurements and the preparation steps. 4. All other rules of the culinary arts department apply. Please read the rules and regulations at the beginning of the culinary arts division. 5. Grand Champion in the adult division will receive $25 and a grand champion ribbon; second place will receive $20 and third will receive $15. All prizes are generously donated by Bill Oz, Burke’s Taffy.

CLASS 29 Culinary Creations - AdultLot 1 Bars 2 Cake 3 Candy 4 Cookies 5 Pie 6 Other

DIVISION - CULINARY CREATIONS - JUNIOR (14 years and under)Sponsored by Burke’s Taffy

SPECIAL RULES: 1. Entries must be an original recipe created by the exhibitor containing all 3 of the selected ingredients for the year plus any other ingredients of the exhibitor’s choice. The 3 selected ingredients will change each year. This year’s selected ingredients are: 1. Oreo Cookies 2. Milk 3. Carmel. 2. Entries requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. 3. The original recipe must be included with the entry and must contain the list of ingredients with measurements and the preparation steps. 4. All other rules of the culinary arts department apply. Please read the rules and regulations at the beginning of the culinary arts division. 5. Grand Champion in the junior division will receive $20 and a grand champion ribbon; second place will receive $15 and third will receive $10. All prizes are generously donated by Bill Oz, Burke’s Taffy.

CLASS 30 Culinary Creations - JuniorLot 1 Bars 4 Cookies 2 Cake 5 Pie 3 Candy 6 Other



DIVISION – REFRIGERATED Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Cash Wise Foods and a grand champion ribbon. NOTE: Please check other divisions for amounts to be exhibited.

SPECIAL RULES — We are happy to offer this division where items will be displayed in a refrigerated case. Due to space limits, each exhibitor is limited to one entry in this division and we will only be accepting cheesecake, cream pies and pie topped with meringue this year.CLASS 31 RefrigeratedLot

1 Cheesecake - all flavors 2 Cream Pie - all flavors 3 Meringue Pie - all flavors 4 Pecan5 Pumpkin

CANNED GOODS RULES AND REGULATIONS1. A recipe with processing time, method and date, must accompany all canned

goods. Please attach to the jar with a rubber band.2 Only canned goods in which USDA, Minnesota or other state extension

services, home canning equipment manufacturers or other reputable sources, methods and recipes will be eligible for ribbon awards and premiums.

3. Open kettle canning methods are not acceptable.4. Standard or regulation jars and 2 piece lids are required. No wax.5. Any canned goods passing the appearance test may be opened by the judge

for final placing.6. Any canned goods up to two years old can be entered for judging.7. USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning may be seen at: http://foodsafety.

cas.psu.edu/canningguide.html.8. Clear pint or quart jars may be used.9. Hot water bath processing is required.

DIVISION – CANNED FRUITGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Torey’s Restaurant and a grand champion ribbon.CLASS 32 Canned FruitLot 1 Apples 7 Rhubarb 2 Applesauce 8 Strawberries 3 Cherries 9 Fruit juice 4 Peaches 10 Mixed fruit 5 Pears 11 Other 6 Raspberries

DIVISION – JELLIES Grand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Famous Dave’s and a grand champion ribbon.CLASS 33 JelliesLot 1 Apple 5 Grape 2 Blackberry 6 Raspeberry 3 Crab apple 7 Strawberry 4 Elderberry 8 Fruit Blend 9 Other

DIVISION – JAMSGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Pizza Ranch and a grand champion ribbon.CLASS 34 JamsLot 1 Apricot 8 Rhubarb 2 Blackberry 9 Strawberry 3 Blueberry 10 Grape 4 Marmalade 11 Apple butter 5 Peach 12 Fruit conserves 6 Raspberry, red 13 Fruit Blend 7 Raspberry, black 14 Other

DIVISION – PICKLESGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by The Kitchen and a grand champion ribbon.

CLASS 35 Sour PicklesLot 1 Bean 4 Fresh pack dill (whole) 2 Cucumber slices 5 Fermented or 3 Cucumber spears brine dill (whole) 6 Other CLASS 36 Sweet PicklesLot 1 Fruit 4 Cucumber, fresh pack 2 Beet 5 Cucumber, fermented 3 Bread and butter 6 Peppers 7 Other

CLASS 37 Mixed Pickles & RelishesLot 1 Sauerkraut 4 Vegetable relish, other than 2 Cucumber relish cucumber 3 Zucchini 5 Other

DIVISION – SAUCES, SOUPS, SYRUPS, MEATSGrand Champion - A Gift Basket donated by Buffalo Wild Wings and a grand champion ribbon. CLASS 38 SaucesLot 1 Salsa 3 BBQ Sauce 2 Spaghetti sauce 4 Other CLASS 39 SyrupLot 1 Maple 2 Fruit 3 Other

CLASS 40 SoupLot 1 Beef 3 Chicken 2 Pork 4 Other

CLASS 41 MeatsLot 1 Beef 3 Chicken 2 Pork 4 Other

DIVISION – CANNED VEGETABLESGrand Champion - A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Papa Murphy’s Pizza and a grand champion ribbon.CLASS 42 Canned VegetablesLot 1 Beans, green 6 Greens 2 Beans, yellow 7 Peas 3 Beets 8 Other 4 Carrots 5 Corn

CLASS 43 Tomatoes Lot 1 Tomatoes 3 Tomato mixture (stewed) 2 Tomato juice 4 Other



DIVISION – DEHYDRATED OR DRIED FOODSGrand Champion-A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Fareway Foods and a grand champion ribbon.CLASS 44 Dried FoodsLot 1 Fruits 4 Meat 2 Vegetables 5 Other 3 Herbs

DIVISION – FROSTED CUPCAKESGrand Champion- A $10.00 gift certificate donated by Little Caesars and a grand champion ribbon.CLASS 46 Frosted Cupcakes (3)Lot 1 Classic 4 Veggie Flavor 2 Fruit Flavor 5 Other 3 Drink Flavor

PREMIUMS Blue Red WhitePremiums in all lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Participation ribbons will be awarded to all exhibitors who do not place in the Baking for Juniors and Nursing Home, Assisted Living and Group Home divisions.

Each class will be awarded 1 purple... $4.00At the discretion of the judges, 1 Reserve Grand Champion ribbon may be awarded per division...$5.00Each division will be awarded a Grand Champion ribbon and gift certificate unless otherwise stated.Grand Champion exhibits will be displayed in the center display case at the Steele County Free Fair.

SPECIAL AWARDS

ADULT SUPREME RULER OF THE KITCHENPoints will only be awarded as far out as the Ribbon placing for the class and the division. The winner will receive $50 in Chamber Bucks donated by Melanie Nelson - Learning ZoneXpress; a trophy donated by the superintendents and will have their name added to a permanent plaque to be displayed in the Culinary Arts Building. The name of the Adult Supreme Ruler of the Kitchen award will be revealed at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in the Culinary Arts Building at the Steele County Free Fair. In order to allow many the opportunity to be the Adult Supreme Ruler, no one shall be able to receive this award for a total of 5 years consecutively or non-consecutively.

Grand Champion 6 PointsReserve Grand Champion 5 PointsClass Champion 4 PointsBlue 3 PointsRed 2 PointsWhite 1 Point

JUNIOR SUPREME RULER OF THE KITCHENAwarded to the exhibitor earning the most points on their entries in all culinary junior divisions. Points will be awarded as follows:

Grand Champion 6 PointsReserve Grand Champion 5 PointsClass Champion 4 PointsBlue 3 PointsRed 2 PointsWhite 1 Point

Points will only be awarded as far out as the ribbon placing for the class and the division. The winner will receive a $25 gift card donated by Wal-Mart; a trophy donated by the superintendents and will have their name added to a permanent plaque to be displayed in the Culinary Arts Building. The name of the Junior Supreme Ruler of the Kitchen award will be revealed at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in the Culinary Arts Building at the Steele County Free Fair.In order to allow many the opportunity to be the Junior Supreme Ruler, no one shall be able to receive this award for a total of 5 years consecutively or non-consecutively.



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RULES & REGULATIONS1. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY MONDAY, AUGUST

10th! ONLY PRE-REGISTERED ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON ENTRY DAY. Please refer to the pre-registration Section in this book and use the "Entry Blank Non-Livestock." Entry forms are also available on the SCFF website at www.scff.org. Please mail entry form to SCFF at PO Box 650 Owatonna, MN 55060 or drop off at the fair office by August 10th.

2. All pre-registered entries will be accepted Friday, August 14th from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, August 15th from 9 a.m. to noon in the Textile Department. No early entries will be accepted.

3. No entry will be returned until Monday, the day after the fair closing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

4. Exhibitors will be grouped as follows; Juniors (age 17 and under), Adults (age 18 to 64), Seniors (age 65 and over), Exceptional Citizens (nursing homes, group home). Each age category will be judged separately. Exhibitors are limited to 2 Entries per lot for each method/application. For judging purposes, methods and or lots may be grouped.

5. Articles that have been judged in open class at the fair previously or duplicates of these articles are not eligible for premiums.

6. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor, be made within the last 2 years and be appropriate for display.

7. The management will use diligence to insure the safety of the articles after their arrival but in no case will they be held responsible for any loss or damage which may occur. NAME LABELS MUST BE COVERED.

8. Entries will be coordinated with Hobbies for best placement. All framed items and wall hangings should be entered in Hobbies Department. ENTRIES MUST NOT BE MOUNTED.

9. Prize winners will be selected from each class where judges feel an outstanding item exists. These items will compete for additional $4.00 Reserve Champion and $6.00 Champion prizes. One $8.00 Reserve Grand Champion prize and one $10.00 Grand Champion prize will be awarded to the top two exhibits in the Textile Department. In addition, the Superintendents’ Choice Award will receive a $5.00 prize.

CLASSES 1, 2, AND 3 AWARD: The most outstanding afghan, as selected by the judges, will receive a $25.00 gift card from Wal-Mart.

CLASS 1. CROCHET Lots 1. Scarf 2. Head wear 3. Hand wear 4. Foot wear 5. Vest 6. Sweater 7. Shawl 8. Handbag 9. Christening outfit 10. Infant afghan 11. Combination of afghan and other infant wear 12. Afghan or lap throw 13. Bed cover 14. Pillow 15. Doily - up to 21” 16. Doily - 21-30” 17. Place mats - set/pair 2 18. Table Runner 19. Luncheon cloth - up to 50” 20. Table cloth - over 50” 21. Dresser scarf - 1 or more pieces 22. Pot holders, hot pad, or dish cloths - set 2 23. Other

CLASS 2 - HAND KNITLOT 1. Scarf 2. Head wear 3. Hand wear 4. Footwear 5. Vest 6. Sweater 7. Shawl 8. Handbag 9. Christening outfit 10. Infant afghan 11. Combination of afghan and other infant wear 12. Afghan 13. Pot holder/hot pad/dishcloth - set of 2 14. Other

CLASS 3 - MACHINE KNITLOT 1. Scarf 2. Head wear 3. Hand wear 4. Foot wear 5. Vest 6. Sweater 7. Shawl 8. Handbag 9. Christening outfit 10. Infant afghan 11. Combination of afghan and other infant wear 12. Afghan 13. Pot holder/hot pad/dishcloth - set of 2 14. Other

CLASS 4 - HARDANGERLots 1. Doily - up to 21” 2. Doily - 21-30” 3. Place mats - set/pair of 2 4. Table runner 5. Luncheon cloth - up to 50” 6. Table cloth - over 50” 7. Christening outfit 8. Other

CLASS 5 - EMBROIDERYLots 1. Napkins - set/pair of 2 2. Pillow cases - set/pair of 2 3. Kitchen/bath linens - set/pair of 2 4. Pillow 5. Table runner or luncheon cloth - up to 50” 6. Tablecloth 7. Baby Blanket 8. Other

CLASS 6 - MACHINE EMBROIDERYThe Champion in Machine Embroidery will receive a $25.00 gift certificate

from A-PLUS Sew & Vac of Owatonna and A-BEST Sew & Vac of Albert Lea.Lots 1. Napkins - Set/Pair of 2 2. Kitchen/bath linens - set/pair of 2 3. Table runner or luncheon cloth - up to 50” 4. Clothing 5. Other

QUILT CLASSES AWARD: The maker of the most outstanding quilt, as selected by the judges, will receive a free 1 year membership in the Heritage Quilt Guild and a $25.00 gift card from Wal-Mart.

CLASS 7 - HAND QUILTED - TWIN SIZE OR LARGER (over 249” perimeter)

Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced

DEPT. K - TEXTILE

SANDY BOSSCo-Supt.

507-451-9415

CATHY TORREYCo-Supt.

507-451-9532

CATHY BALZERCo-Supt.

507-676-6788

PAT RAETZCo-Supt.

507-451-0104

7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Whole cloth 10. Other


7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Whole cloth 10. Other

CLASS 8 - MACHINE QUILTED - TWIN SIZE OR LARGER(Over 249” perimeter)

Entire quilt constructed by entrant with quilting done on a household sewing machine (not a longarm) by the entrant.Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Whole cloth 10. Other

CLASS 9 - MID OR LONG ARM QUILTED - TWIN SIZE OR LARGER(Over 249” in perimeter)

Quilt top constructed by entrant, but may be custom quilted. 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Other

CLASS 10 - TIED QUILT - TWIN SIZE OR LARGER(over 249” in perimeter)

Entire quilt constructed and tied by entrant.Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Other

CLASS 11 - HAND QUILTED - CRIB/YOUTH/LAP SIZE(Under 249” perimeter)

Entire quilt constructed by entrant with quilting done entirely by hand by the entrant.Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Whole cloth 10. Other

CLASS 12 - MACHINE QUILTED - CRIB/YOUTH/LAP SIZE(Under 249” perimeter)

Entire quilt constructed by entrant with quilting done on a household sewing machine (not a longarm) by the entrant.Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Whole cloth 10. Other

CLASS 13 - MID OR LONGARM QUILTED - CRIB/YOUTH/LAP SIZE(Under 249” perimeter)

Quilt top constructed by entrant, but may be custom quilted. Lots 1. Hand appliquéd

2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Other

CLASS 14 - TIED QUILT - CRIB/YOUTH/LAP SIZE(Under 249” perimeter)

Entire quilt constructed and tied by entrant.Lots 1. Hand appliquéd 2. Machine appliquéd 3. Hand embroidered 4. Machine embroidered 5. Hand pieced 6. Machine pieced 7. Paper pieced 8. Memory (includes T-shirt, photo, etc.) 9. Other

CLASS 15 - GROUP QUILTLots 1. Group quilt - pieced, appliquéd or mixed, hand or machine quilted - must be made by at least 3 people.

CLASS 16 - OTHER QUILTED ITEMSLots 1. Bed runner 2. Pillow 3. Placemats - set of 2 4. Table Runner 5. Vest 6. Pot holder/hot pad - set of 2 7. Other

CLASS 17 - A-PLUS/A-BEST Sew & Vac CHALLENGE - “FOOD, FUN, AND SCREAMS IN 2015” TABLE RUNNER

The challenge is to make a quilted table runner (minimum size 18”x9”, maximum size 45”x18” with at least 1 “pinweheel” block in the design. The Challenge Champion will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from A-PLUS Sew & Vac of Owatonna and A-BEST Sew & Vac of Albert Lea.Lots 1. All entries

CLASS 18 - GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIESThe Champion in Garments and Accessories will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from A-PLUS Sew & Vac of Owatonna and A-BEST Sew & Vac of Albert Lea.Lots 1. Dress or jumper 2. Slacks 3. Shorts 4. Skirt 5. Blouse or shirt 6. Vest 7. Sports/fitness garment 8. Two piece outfit or suit 9. Coat, blazer, or jacket - unlined 10. Coat, blazer, or jacket - lined 11. Formal wear, such as wedding or prom dress 12. Infant dress or outfit - to size 18 months 13. Christening outfit 14. Appliquéd or embellished purchased garment 15. Purse or tote bag 16. Apron 17. Nightgown or pajamas 18. Hat or bonnet 19. Costume 20. Other

CLASS 19 - MISCELLANEOUSLots 1. Woven rug 2. Braided rug 3. Other

Dept. K - textile continued


CONTEST RULES1. Current organic certificate copy must accompany each entry.2. Entries may be mailed or sent U.P.S. after Aug. 4th and up until August 10th with

judging to be on August 11th. Send to: Leo Seykora, 327 Walnut St. S., Owatonna, MN 55060.

3. Entries will be accepted on Monday, the 17th from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. and remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, the closing day of the Fair.

4. Over All Champion Ribbon and $10.00 premium will be awarded to the best over all exhibit.

5. Champion Ribbon and $5.00 premium may be awarded in each class.6. Non-competitive exhibits used for General Public Awareness and not yet under

certification by USDA may be accepted by mailing letter to: Leo Seykora, 327 Walnut St. S., Owatonna, MN 55060.

7. Pre-entry is encouraged - please.8. On line entries also available at www.scff.org.

CORN - CLASS NO. 1LOTS1. 6 ears waxy 20152. 6 ears Colored Corn 20143. 6 ears Food Grade Sweet Corn Early 20144. 6 ears Food Grade Sweet Corn Late 20155. 6 ears Popcorn 20146. 6 ears Feed Grade 20147. 6 ears Feed Grade 2015

SMALL GRAINS - CLASS NO. 2Have exhibit free of all foreign materials. Uniform size.2011. 3 quarts.LOTS 1. Wheat - Winter 6. Buck Wheat 2. Wheat - Spring 7. Barley 3. Rye - Winter 8. Sunflowers 4. Oats - all varieties 9. Any variety or grain not mentioned 5. Peas

SMALL GRAINS - CLASS NO. 3Have exhibit free of all foreign materials. Uniform size. 3 quarts.LOTS 1. Vinton Soybeans 4. Ninto 2. HP 204 soybean 5. Feed Grade 3. Soy Clean Hilum 6. Roasted Beans

SHELLED CORN - CLASS NO. 4 LOTS1. All

2011 SHEAF GRAIN - CLASS NO. 5

Sheaf grains must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band.LOTS1. All soybean varieties

2011 SHEAF GRAIN - CLASS NO. 6Sheaf grains must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band.LOTS 1. Wheat, Winter 6. Barley 2. Wheat - Spring 7. Rye 3. Oats, Early 8. Buckwheat 4. Oats, Late 9. Sunflowers 5. Flax 10. Peas

2011 GRASSES - CLASS NO. 7Sheaf grasses must be 3 inches in diameter at the center band.All sheafs dried. Tied at least 3 times or cured. No fresh cut.LOTS 1 Alfalfa 6 Pharlaris, Canary Reed 2 Red Clover Grass 3 Red Top 7 Orchard Grass 4 Alyske 8 Brome Grass 5 Timothy 9 Halry Vetch

2011 BALED HAY - CLASS NO. 8Hay must be baled - Full section of bale 12 inches long - Tiedtwice.LOTS1 Alfalfa 3 Legume Grass2 Red Clover 4 All Other Varieties

2010-2011 BALED STRAW - CLASS NO. 9LOTS1 Oats 3 Rye2 Wheat 4 All other varieties

2011 STALK CORN - CLASS NO. 10Stalk must be in good condition with at least six inches of rootattached. Root must be wrapped. The juding will be done on thefollowing basis:• Form of stalk including root, vigor of stalks and position of ear ..........................70 points• Quality of ear..........................................................30 points Total 100 points Premiums will be awarded for best Single Stalk with earattached.

CLASS NO. 11LOTS1. Largest ear of corn - 20132. Largest ear of corn - 20143 Tallest stalk of corn - 20144. Soybean Stalk with the most pods - 2014

PremiumsClass No. 1 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 2 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 3 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 4 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 5 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 6 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 7 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 8 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 9 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 10 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 11 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 12 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Class No. 13 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00Grand Champion $10.00

LIVE PLANT - CLASS NO. 12LOTS1. Soybeans2. Buckwheat3 Corn4 Alfalfa5 All othersExhibit display in 2 1/2 gallon pot or pail, watered and healthy.

HAYLAGE - CLASS NO. 13Haylage made from Legumes or Legume grasses. Put in storage with 50%moisture or less. Place in clear 1 gallon Zip Lock bag.

DEPT. L - ORGANIC CROPS

LEO SEYKORASuperintendent327 Walnut St. S

Owatonna, MN 55060507-451-2906

Fax: 507-451-4154

DILLON NOBLECo-Superintendent

17142 535th St.West Concord, MN

507-456-3945


ARTS EXHIBIT SPECIAL RULES AND CONDITIONSELIGIBILITY: Any permanent resident of Minnesota, Classes 1-4 18 years of age or older.

Class 5 high school grades 9-12. Exhibitors display at the discretion of the Fine Arts Dept. and department reserves the right to refuse potential exhibits without cause.

WHAT TO ENTER: Any piece of original art work completed by the artist that has not been exhibited previously at a Steele County Free Fair Fine Arts Exhibit. Work must be entered into the correct Class and Lot. Pieces misrepresented will be disqualified.

NUMBER OF PIECES PER ARTIST: Each exhibitor may enter a total of three (3) pieces of work. The three pieces may include any combination of media, for example: one drawing, one watercolor, one acrylic, or two oils and one print. Work can be no larger than 4’x4’.

CLARIFICATION OF SCULPTURE: The art or practice of shaping figures or designs in the round or in relief, as by chiseling stone, modeling clay, or casting metal.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING ART: Originality, Value, Composition, Use of medium.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS1. All work submitted will not be insured against damage or theft. This is fair policy.2. Watercolors, drawings, and prints must be strongly framed and covered with glass or plexiglas to

prevent damage to the artworks surface. Acrylics and oils must be sturdy and ready to hang. Each piece MUST HAVE A WIRE SUPPORT ON BACK PERMANENTLY FIXED. Poorly framed paintings will not be accepted. Artwork entered in a wrong Class and/or Lot will be disqualified.

3. Entry deadline is Monday, August 10, 2015. Use entry form: Open class/Non-livestock entry form, from premium book, and submit at the SCFF fair office, Fine Arts Dept., PO Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060 OR enter on-line at www.scff.org.

4. All works submitted must be in the hands of the Fine Arts Supt. at the Fine Arts Building on the fairgrounds on Saturday, August 15, 2015 between 9:00 a.m. and Noon. ABSOLUTELY NO ARTWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME.

5. All entries must have a label on the lower right hand corner stating the artists name, title of the work and the lot used. These will be removed before judging. Also, name and address of artist on lower right hand corner on the back.

6. Titles submitted on entry form must be the same as titles on artwork.7. Each artist will be responsible for picking up their entries on Sunday, last day of the fair, from

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. or MONDAY, day after fair closing, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Artwork cannot be picked up early.

8. Violation of any rules will disqualify the artist.9. CLASSES - Entries will be by Classes - Masters, Professional, Pro-Am, Amateur and High

School. MASTERS: Artists who have competed in the Professional Class, winning 3 firsts in any lot

in this fair. PROFESSIONAL: A person who creates artwork for monetary gains. This includes

commercial artists, designers, those who teach or supervise art programs, have a degree in art or who have won 3 firsts in the Pro-Am lot of this fair.

PRO-AM: A person through education and experience is an advanced artist, but not a professional. Anyone studying post secondary art or has won 3 firsts in the Amateur lot of this fair.

AMATEUR: A person who pursues art as a hobby. This does not exclude those amateurs who occasionally sell artwork.

For questions on any items, call superintendents.

PREMIUMSMASTERS CLASS 1

LOT 1st 1. Watercolors .............................................................................................. $50.002. Drawings ...................................................................................................$50.003. Acrylics/Oil ..............................................................................................$50.004. Computer Generated ...............................................................................$50.005. Mixed Media ............................................................................................$50.006. *Original Prints ........................................................................................$50.007. Sculpture ...................................................................................................$50.00

PROFESSIONAL CLASS 2LOT Hon. 1st 2nd 3rd Men.1. Watercolors ........................ $50.00 $35.00 $20.00 Ribbon2. Drawings ............................ $50.00 $35.00 $20.00 Ribbon3. Acrylics/Oil ....................... $50.00 $35.00 $20.00 Ribbon4. Computer Generated ......... $50.00 $35.00 $20.00 Ribbon5. Mixed Media ...................... $50.00 $35.00 $20.00 Ribbon6. *Original Prints .................. $50.00 $35.00 $20.00 Ribbon7. Sculpture ............................. $50.00 $35.00 $20.00 Ribbon

PRO-AM CLASS 3

LOT Hon. 1st 2nd 3rd Men.1. Watercolors ........................ $40.00 $25.00 $15.00 Ribbon 2. Drawings ............................ $40.00 $25.00 $15.00 Ribbon3. Acrylics/Oil ....................... $40.00 $25.00 $15.00 Ribbon4. Computer Generated ......... $40.00 $25.00 $15.00 Ribbon5. Mixed Media ...................... $40.00 $25.00 $15.00 Ribbon6. *Original Prints .................. $40.00 $25.00 $15.00 Ribbon7. Sculpture ............................. $40.00 $25.00 $15.00 Ribbon

AMATEUR CLASS 4

LOT Hon. 1st 2nd 3rd Men.1. Watercolors ........................ $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon2. Drawings ............................ $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon3. Acrylics/Oil ....................... $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon4. Computer Generated ......... $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon5. Mixed Media ...................... $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon6. *Original Prints .................. $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon7. Sculpture ............................. $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 Ribbon

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 5Eligibility: Any permanent resident of Minnesota in high school (grades 9-12).What to enter: Any piece of original artwork completed by the student that has not been

exhibited previously at the SCFF and falls under the Lots listed below. This excludes by-the-number painting.

Number of pieces: Each exhibitor may enter a total of three (3) pieces of work.All general rules & regulations apply.

LOT Hon. 1st 2nd 3rd Men.1. Watercolors ........................ $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Ribbon2. Drawings ............................ $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Ribbon3. Acrylics/Oil ....................... $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Ribbon4. Computer Generated ......... $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Ribbon5. Mixed Media ...................... $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Ribbon6. *Original Prints .................. $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Ribbon7. Sculpture ............................. $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Ribbon

*Original prints excludes signed and numbered prints.

The GRAND CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION will be chosen by the judges from all blue ribbon winners. They will receive either cash or gift certificate donated by local businesses.Grand Champion: National Mural Co. $100.00; Marv’s Framing $40.00.Reserve Champion: National Mural Co. $50.00; Haberman Framing $40.00.People’s Choice Award: Wal-Mart $40.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the artist chosen by public vote.

Quick Reference Fine ArtsEntry form deadline: August 10, 2015 at Steele County Free Fair O� ce

on non-livestock form or online at www.sc� .org.Artwork submitted on Saturday, August 15, 2015 between 9:00 a.m. - Noon at the

Fine Arts Building. Entries picked up closing day of the fair (Sunday) frm 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Monday a� er the fair from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

PAM MIKEWORTHCo-Supt.

507-451-8809

ARLENE GLEASONCo-Supt.

507-455-1535

NAOMI JIRELECo- Supt.

507-213-0389

DEPT. M - FINE ARTS2015 Steele County Free Fair

Fine Arts Department

Sponsored byBrad L. Running, CLU®, Financial Advisor

PHOTOGRAPHY DESCRIPTIONS1. These are the TWO CLASSES in the Photography Department, defined as

follows:CLASS 1 - ENLARGEMENTS - 8x10 or larger, Color or Black & White. One

enlargement per mount.CLASS 2 - SNAPSHOTS - 5x7 or smaller either in Color or Black & White. Only

5 or 6 prints on one mount constitutes a single entry.2. Within each Class, exhibitors may submit up to TWO (2) entries in each lot to

a total of 12 in all lots.LOTS are defined as follows: COMPUTER MANIPULATION ALLOWED ONLY IN OPEN, PEOPLE

AND SCENES Lot 1 - OPEN - Domestic animals, cultivated plants or flowers, still life, and

all computer altered images. Lot 2 - PEOPLE - The person(s) must be the predominate center of interest. Lot 3 NATURE - There should be no evidence of the influence of man, such

as cultivated plants for flowers, domestic animals, fences, utility poles, road, trails, etc. *NO MANIPULATION

Lot 4 - SCENES - Landscape, seascape, cityscapes also acceptable, but man’s influences may be in evidence.

Lot 5 - PHOTO JOURNALISM - (Life in our World) Humans and their environment. Include spot news, sports, dramatic events, human interest, tell a story. Items that would be seen in a newspaper. *NO MANIPULATION

SUMMARYClass 1 - ENLARGEMENTS 8x10 or larger. One Print on one mount. Lot 1 - Open Lot 2 - People Lot 3 - Nature Lot 4 - Scenes Lot 5 - Photo JournalismClass 2 - SNAPSHOTS Only Five or Six Photos on each entry. 5x7 or smaller.

No 8x10 allowed. Lot 1 - Open Lot 2 - People Lot 3 - Nature Lot 4 - Scenes Lot 5 - Photo Journalism

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE RULES OF ENTRY1. Entries are open to amateurs who pursue photography as a hobby including

those who occasionally sell a photograph.2. The appropriate class and lot must be listed on the back of each print.

Pictures incorrectly entered will be disqualified. Special entry blanks may be obtained at the SCFF office or at Walgreen Drug, 125 18th St. SE or downloaded from www.scff.org. Use only one entry blank to list all entries. It must be enclosed with the pictures entered. On line entries will not be accepted.

3. All prints must be mounted on 16”x20” matboard, foam core, or cardboard, but NOT THIN TAGBOARD strong enough to keep the print flat; arranged

to be exhibited with the 20" dimension VERTICAL. Exhibitor’s name, address, print title, class and lot must be legibly printed on the back of the mount. Title on FRONT of the mount is NOT required, nor desired, since it’s a picture distraction. It is suggested that the letters be no more than 1” high. Mountings must be secure, neat, and attractive. NO GLASS, FRAME MOUNTED OR WRAP AROUND MOUNTED ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

4. Entries must be mailed with the entry blank to arrive on or before August 1, 2015, to Renee Dowson Steele County Free Fair Photography, 7446 SW 38th St., Owatonna, MN 55060-4998; or entries with entry blank may be delivered by 6:00 p.m. on August 14 to Walgreen Drugs, 125 18th St. SE - marked for Steele County Free Fair Photography. For their protection, submit entries in a labeled box or bag no larger than 20” x 24” x 3". No late entries accepted.

5. Entries should be picked up at the exhibit space at the fairgrounds between 6 PM and 7 PM on Sunday, August 23 or at Walgreens, from noon August 24 to September 1. If pictures are removed from the exhibit without permission, before 6 PM Sunday, the right to enter future competition will be forfeited. If it is desired to have them returned by mail, packaging, postage and return label must be provided.

6. The Steele County Free Fair assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to prints; however, all reasonable care and diligence will be exercised to safeguard the exhibits.

7. The right to photograph, copy or reproduce any entry or group of entries for the purposes of Fair publicity is considered granted unless specifically denied on the entry form.

8. ALL Winning entries are NOT eligible for re-entry in competition again, although applicable to a different lot.

9. Judging is based upon COMPOSITION (Subject placement in the format area/Cropped viewpoint), IMAGE QUALITY, (Sharpness, Exposure, Lighting, etc.) and INTEREST VALUE (Grabs/Holds your attention).

10. ALL judging decisions are FINAL, including the number and type of awards issued.

11. A People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Tri M Graphics, will be selected by viewer votes. Voting will close at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23. Please vote only once.

A plaque will be awarded to the winner.

PREMIUMSFirst place in each lot ........................................... $10.00 and ribbonSecond place in each lot ......................................... $8.00 and ribbonThird place in each lot ........................................... $6.00 and ribbonHonorable Mention in each lot ............................. $4.00 and ribbon(One honorable mention will be given for every 8 entries in each lot).BEST IN EACH CLASS - Champion Ribbons & $5.00Gift certificates for photo processing, film or digital, from Walgreens will be given to entries from Steele County at the discretion of the judges.

RENEE C. DOWSONCo-Superintendent

7446 SW 38th St. Owatonna, MN 55060

507-451-1121

BERNADINE KUHNCo-Superintendent

211 HilltopOwatonna, MN 55060

507-451-0113

DEPT. N - PHOTOGRAPHY Steele County Free Fair 2015

Equine Hall of Fame Tuesday

August 18 12:30 PM

Cattle Show Arena

Livestock Hall of Fame Tuesday

August 18 2:00 p.m.

Cattle Show Arena

DEPARTMENT RULES1. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PREREGISTERED BY MONDAY, AUGUST

10TH! ONLY PREREGISTERED ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON ENTRY DAY. Exhibitors are encouraged to register all items they are thinking of bringing to the fair. Please remember that you are not obligated, or in any way required, to enter what you have pre-registered. Items can be deleted, but will not be allowed to be added on entry day. Refer to the pre-registration section in this book and use the “Entry Blank Non-Livestock.” Entries may be submitted through the web site - www.scff.org, or drop off entry forms at the Steele County Free Fair office or mail them to 1525 S. Cedar Ave, PO Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060.

2. Bring all pre-registered entries Friday, August 14th from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Hobbies Department under the bleachers. No early or late entries will be accepted.

3. No entry will be returned until Monday, the day after fair closing, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

4. Junior (12 and under), teen (13-17), adult (18-64), and senior (65 and over) are allowed to bring items in any class, unless otherwise noted. Each age category will be judged separately. Label all juniors and teens entry sheets with their age.

5. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor and be a completely finished project.

6. Entries will be judged equally on 1) craftsmanship; 2) originality and design; 3) difficulty of project; and 4) presentation.

7. The Department Superintendents reserve the right to screen entries for quality, cleanliness and to fit available facilities. Entries must fit through a doorway 80" high and 28" wide, and the base of the exhibit should be no larger than 3’x5’. Soiled items will not be judged.

8. No item which has been judged in the Hobbies Department of the Steele County Free Fair previously is eligible for entry.

9. The Fair Management will use diligence to help insure the safety of articles in the exhibit, but in no case will they be responsible for loss or damage which may occur.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES (HOBBIES)Only two (2) entries in a lot will be accepted per each exhibitor; however,

an exhibitor may make as many different entries as he/she wishes. For example, you may enter two (2) pieces of counted cross-stitch, two (2) pieces of stenciling and two (2) wooden toys.

Braided rugs, pillows, most garments and linens, knitting and crochet (except dolls and framed items) purses and tote bags should be entered in the Textiles Department.

All hanging entries must be framed and ready for display, wire hangers preferred.

Prize winners will be selected from each class where judges feel an outstanding item exists. These items will compete for additional $4.00 Reserve Champion, $6.00 Champion Prizes, one $8.00 Reserve Grand Champion and one $10.00 Grand Champion Prize. Superintendents may award a $5.00 special to an entry for its uniqueness and/or time involved.

CLASS 1 – NEEDLEWORK(Such as wall hangings, pictures, etc.)

Lot 1 Counted cross-stitch - thread only 2 Counted cross-stitch - with beads 3 Counted Cross Stitch - Bookmarks, cards, etc. 4 Embroidery, crewel and stamped cross-stitch 5 Canvas work (needlepoint) 6 Latch hook

7 Plastic canvas 8 Hardanger 9 Combination of Stitches 10 Needle punch 11 Other

CLASS 1A“FOOD, FUN & SCREAMS IN 2015” - CREATIVE CHALLENGE

Use your imagination to create any hand-crafted item incorporating the required fabric, which may be picked up at the Fair Office for $3 per fat quarter. You may use any technique and may add other craft mediums. The item will be judged on creativity and workmanship.Special Rules:1. Purchase a fat quarter (18”x22”) of selected fabric from the Fair Office for $3 (can use more than 1 if you desire)2. The fabric must be recognizable, but you don’t have to use the entire piece.3. The item must be entirely hand crafted by the exhibitor.4. The item must be under 36” in length, width and depth5. The item may be made using any technique, using any medium. It does not need to be sewn but could be quilts, jewelry, woodcraft, basketry, etc.Lot 1. All items

CLASS 2 – FIBER CRAFTS (Enter wearables, purses and tote bags in Textile Dept.)

Lot 1. Primitive Wool Rug Hooking 2. Boiled Wool Felting 3. Wool applique with embroidery (i.e. penny rug) 4. Machine Embroidery (Enter wall hangings in Class 3) 5. Tree Skirt 6. Holiday Stocking 7. Pin Cushions 8. Other

CLASS 3 - QUILTED WALL HANGINGSAll need to be ready to hang on the wall with sleeve, rings, or tabs. Exhibito must also bring a dowel rod or curtain rod to hang it on. Champion and Reserve Champion will receive Gift Certificates from Calico Hutch Quilt Shop - Hayward, MN. All entrants will receive a discount coupon. Lot 1. Pieced and Appliquéd Combination - Constructed by entrant and quilted on household sewing machine by the entrant 2. Pieced - Constructed by entrant and quilted on household sewing machine by the entrant 3 . Combination of techniques - Constructed by entrant and quilted on household sewing machine by the entrant 4. Appliquéd - Constructed by entrant and quilted on a long arm machine 5 . Pieced - Constructed by entrant and quilted on a long arm machine 6 . Combination of techniques - Constructed by entrant and quilted on a long arm machine 7. Miniature Quilt - Smaller than 24” on each side. 8. Machine Embroidery - All “In the Hoop” Wall Hangings

CLASS 4 - QUILT-ON-A-STICK” Free corn dog on a stick for all entrants from Troy Temple - Temple

ConcessionsSpecial Rules: 1. Entry must be made of fabric using any construction method and must be hand or machine quilted by exhibitor 2. Entry must be no larger than 8” wide and 9” tall 3. Quilt backing must include a centered vertical sleeve in which you have inserted a paint stick.Lot 1 All entries

CLASS 5 – DOLLS & TOYSLot 1 Doll and clothes made by exhibitor (including animal dolls), single 2 Doll and clothes made by exhibitor (including animal dolls), pair 3 Porcelain doll 4 Doll Clothes (may be displayed on a purchased doll) 5 Stuffed animal 6 Doll Accessories 7 Other

DEB MATHERCo-Supt.

507-451-8571

AMY KAINCo-Supt.

507-455-3458

DEPT. O - HOBBIES2015 Steele County Free Fair

Hobbies Department Sponsored by

413 Division Street S. North� eld, MN 55057507-645-0301

CLASS 6 – WOODCRAFT(Label all items made from kits)

Note Department Rule #7 for size restrictionsLot 1 Toy, game, or whirligig 2 Birdhouse or feeder 3 Coping, fret, scroll or jigsaw work 4 Furniture 5 Refinished article 6 Home furnishings (such as clocks, shelves, etc.) 7 Turned items 8 Other

CLASS 7 – PAINTING CRAFTSFramed, original artwork should be entered in the Fine Arts or Young Artists

DepartmentLot 1 Rosemaling or tole painting 2 Ceramics 3 Stenciling 4 Tie Dye 5 Wood cutouts (painted) 6 Reverse glass painting 7 Painting on clothing or fabric 8 Carved & Painted 9 Other

CLASS 8 – ETHNIC/HISTORICAL CRAFTSExamples are American Indian or pioneer theme such as beadwork, leatherwork, peace pipe, dream catcher, etc. Lots will be created according to exhibits entered.Lot 1 All Entries

CLASS 9 – BASKETRYChampion & Reserve Champion will receive a special prize from Friends of Basket Weaving.Lot 1 Plaited (flat material) 5 Rib 2 Round reed 6 Double Wall 3 Woven on mold 7 Naturals 4 Combination 8 Other CLASS 10 – MODELSNo “Legos” or snap together construction toys accepted.Lot 1 Kits 2 Original Designs

CLASS 11 – PAPER CRAFTChampion and Reserve Champion will receive a special award sponsored by

Studio Getaway/Tri M Graphics, Owatonna, MN. All entrants will receive a discount coupon.

No memory/scrap books are to be entered in this class. See Class 13 and special rules.Lot 1 Quilling 2 Paper cutting 3 Paper, handmade 4 Origami, 3 to 5 item display 5 Occasional cards or note paper mounted on cardboard under plastic (all stamped items are to be entered in Class 12) 6 Other

CLASS 12 – STAMP ARTChampion and Reserve Champion will receive a special award sponsored by


Special Rules:1. Stamp art 3-8 items mounted on foam core or heavy cardboard not larger than 18” x 24” and should be ready to hang on the wall.2. Items may be any flat stamped art (cards, bookmarks, gift tags, envelopes, etc.)3. Alterables may be items to sit on a shelf. Lot 1. Cards, Bookmarks, Tags, Envelopes 2. Alterables (Tins, Books, Glassware, Calendars)

CLASS 13 – SCRAPBOOKINGChampion and Reserve Champion will receive a special award sponsored by


Special Rules for Scrapbooking:1. Only 2 entries per lot per person for Scrapbooking.2. Display to be 2 pages mounted on foam core or heavy cardboard no larger than 18” x 24” and have binder clips to be ready to hang on the wall.3. Pages must stay within the board boundaries4. No complete scrapbooks will be accepted except for Lot 55. For protection of the pages, please use plastic sleeves and securely mount to the foam core or cardboard. *Foamcoare and hanging clips available at

Tri M Graphics, 625 E. Main, Owatonna.Lot 1. Children 2. Nature 3. Special Events: Weddings, baptism, vacation trips, etc. 4. Framed Art or Shadow Boxes 5. Mini Books (complete book)

CLASS 14 – JEWELRY AND BEADINGEnter pony beads and rubberband creations in Miscellaneous Class 18.Glass Garden Beads, 413 Division Street S., Northfield, MN - 507-645-0301 will sponsor this class with a gift certificate for each entrant as well as special awards for each lot and gift certificates for Champion and Reserve Champion.Lot 1. Necklace Stitched 2. Necklace Strung 3. Bracelet Stitched 4. Bracelet Strung 5. Earrings - set of 6 pair 6. Wirework 7. Lapidary 8. Jewelry with beads made by exhibitor (i.e. lampwork, femo, fused, etc.) 9. Art Beadweaving (i.e. loom, flatwork, etc.) 10. Other

CLASS 14A – BEADING CHALLENGEStop at Glass Garden Beads - 413 Division Street S. Northfield, MN and for $5.00 pick up a kit of supplies with instructions and guidelines then create an original design. Prizes will be given by Glass Garden Beads - 507-645-0301. This class will be judged in two groups - Adults (18 & over) and Youth (17 and under). There will be separate kits for each category.Lot 1. All entries

CLASS 15 – CREATIVE REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLETo reuse means to use something again instead of throwing it away. Reuse the item by inventing a new use for it. Some ideas for this would be to create a toy from reused items, a wall hanging from reused cloth, jewelry, tools, or utensils from reused articles, bags or purse from reused materials.Lot 1. Beads & Buttons 2. Wood 3. Metal 4. Glass or Ceramic 5. Fabrics 6. Other

CLASS 16 – POTTERYLot 1. Wheel Thrown 2. Hand Formed 3. Combination of wheel and hand formed 4. Other

CLASS 17– STAINED GLASSLot 1. Foiled 2. Leaded 3. Combination of Foiled & Leaded 4. Other

CLASS 18 – MISCELLANEOUSNo collections, Lego or snap together projects, artificial and dried flower

arrangement will be accepted. Framed art should be in Fine Arts or Young Art.Lot 1. Decorative Bird House 2. Synthetic Clay 3. Fiber Weaving 4. Rubber band loom 5. Natural - wheat, corn husk, pinecones, herbs or grapevines 6. Jewelry (using pony beads or other plastic beads) 7. Ornament Set (all handmade ornaments should be in this lot). Minimum of 3 ornaments mounted or displayed. Can be made of fabric, wood, metal, etc. 8. Wreath 9. Duct Tape 10. Other

CLASS 19 – NURSING HOME, GROUP HOME, OR OTHER SPECIAL CITIZEN

Quality items will be judged with same criteria as listed in department rules. 2 entries per exhibitor accepted. No age divisions in this class. Lot 1. All entriesPREMIUMS FOR CREATIVE ACTIVITIES (HOBBIES) 1st 2nd 3rdAll lots $3.00 $2.00 $1.00

DEPT. O - HOBBIES CONTINUED


PART I – FFA STORY BOOK FARMThis department was introduced to the Steele County Free Fair in 1958

and because of the great amount of interest shown by both children and adults, it has become a permanent feature.

The storybook farm is located at the northeast corner of the race track, next to the machinery exhibits. The farmyard will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily.

Entries are open to all classes of animals, wild or domesticated- . all of which may or may not be common to, but are raised on farms of Steele County.No fowl allowed in 2015.

Entries must be in place by 4:00 p.m. opening day of the fair. All entries are to remain in place until 7:00 p.m. Sunday.

Entries will be accepted by the superintendents or by contacting the fair secretary. The entry forms are also on the website at scff.org.

Pens and space will be limited. Exhibits in the best condition and with the greatest appeal will be given first consideration. Selection of animals placed in the farmyard will be made by a committee. Points of selection will be: age, condition, suitability and general appeal. Premiums will be made only on worthy exhibits. Amount of the premium will be based on the categories listed below.

Storybook farm facilities will be supervised at all times by FFA members of Steele County. The care of the exhibit is the responsibility of the owner. Pens are to be cleaned & bedded daily.

Activities and demonstrations are planned by the Owatonna Chapter of the FFA for various times during fair week.

CLASSES OF EXHIBITS

CLASS 1 - LARGE ANIMALSLOTS 1 Cow & calf of common beef or dairy breed 2 Sow & litter 3 Lamb and mother 4 Pony or pony colt 5 Other animals 6 Goat & KidCLASS 2 - SMALL ANIMALS

LOTS 1 Dog and pups 2 Cat and kittens 3 Rabbits, doe and litter 4 Other small animals (squirrels, raccoon, etc.)

STORYBOOK FARM PREMIUMSLarge Animals ........................................................................... $10.00Small Animals ............................................................................. $6.00

FOR HEALTH REQUIREMENTS–SEE LAST PAGE

LIZ TINAGLIASuperintendent

16895 Falk AvenueFaribault, MN 55021

507-210-6565etinaglia@owatonna.

k12.mn.us

MARVIN SPINDLER Superintendent

5575 SE 54th Ave.Owatonna, MN507-451-5061

[email protected]

Ben Larson Superintendent

513 Triangle DriveAlbert Lea, MN507-402-6503

DEPT. P - FFA ACTIVITIES2015 Steele County Free Fair

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This creative activity will be strictly woodcarving and will be sponsored by the Steele County Free Fair. There will be no age limit and it will be open to the public.

RULES & REGULATIONS1. All work must be in the hands of the superintendent of wood-carving at

the Fine Arts Building at the fairgrounds between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on the Sunday, August 16th, prior to the start of fair week. No carvings will be accepted after this time.

2. Each carver will be responsible for picking up his/her entries on Monday, the day after the fair, between 9:30- 10:30 a.m.

3. All entries must be accompanied by a sheet listing the carver's name, address and phone number, plus a listing of each piece to be shown. and insurance value of each carving. Work exhibited will not be insured against damage or theft. This is the responsibility of the artist.

4. All carvings will be for display only, with no official judging or competition to be conducted.

DOUG KOLBECo-Superintendent

1014 Almar Pl.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-4519066

STEPHANIE KOLBECo-Superintendent

1014 Almar Pl.Owatonna, MN 55060

507-4519066

MYRON SPINDLERCo-Superintendent

Hope, MN 56046507-451-0056

DEPT. R - WOOD CARVING

RULES & REGULATIONS 1. No limit on entries. 2. All entries must be homemade. 3. Wines must be bottled in 26 oz. bottles, minimum size. (Clear bottles

preferred.) 4. All bottles must be securely corked or capped. 5. Each bottle must be labeled with description of contents. 1. Sweet or Dry 2. Fruits or Vegetables 6. Each bottle will be assigned a number and class by a member of the wine

committee at the time of entry. 7. One trophy (Best of Class) will be given to the best of all classes. 8. All wine entries must be submitted on Sunday, August 16th between 4:00

p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or Monday August 17th 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bring all entries to the Fine Arts Building.

9. The Fair management will exercise diligence to insure the safety of exhibits but, in no case will be responsible for damage or loss.

10. All entries must remain in place until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, closing day of the fair.

CLASS A - GRAPELOTS 1. Dry Red 2. Sweet Red 3. Sweet White

CLASS B - FRUIT (WILD)LOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet

CLASS C - FRUIT (OTHER)LOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet

CLASS D - VEGETABLELOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet

CLASS E - OTHERLOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet 3. Sweet White

Homemade Country Wine Department

Sponsored by &Wine Spirits

MONTE MITCHELLCo-Superintendent

507-363-9010

BUNNY MITCHELLCo-Superintendent

507-444-9515

DEPT. Q - HOMEMADE WINE Steele County Free Fair 2015


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CLASS A - GRAPELOTS 1. Dry Red 2. Sweet Red 3. Sweet White

CLASS B - FRUIT (WILD)LOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet

CLASS C - FRUIT (OTHER)LOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet

CLASS D - VEGETABLELOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet

CLASS E - OTHERLOTS 1. Dry 2. Sweet 3. Sweet White

Entries to be brought in Sunday, Aug. 16, between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. or Monday, Aug. 17, between 5 p.m.and 7 p.m. Bring entries to the Fine Arts Building. There is no entry fee. Entries open to all amateur homebrewers.

RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Each contestant needs to enter two bottles of beer for each entry. One

bottle for the first round, and one bottle for the Best of Show round. 2. All contestants must be 21 years of age or older. 3. All beers must be homebrewed by an amateur and in non-commercial

facilities. 4. All entries must remain in place until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. 5. First place winners in each lot will compete for Best-Of-Show. 6. Please pick up prizes Sunday, August 23, 6- 8 p.m. 7. First Round of judging occurs on Wednesday, August 19 between 6 and 8

p.m. in the Fine Arts Building. 8. Entry forms will be provided at time of entry. The forms are not the same

as listed in the Premium Book. 9. Results will be posted by Friday at Noon at the Fine Arts Building.10. At the discretion of the superintendents, lots may be adjusted to

accommodate volume of entries, while maintaining the same number of lots.

BEER SPECIFICATIONS 1. Beer may be made from malt, hops, grain, fruit/vegetable/juice, or any

other product commonly used in making beer. 2. Each entry must be bottled in a clean brown or green bottle with at least

a 10 ounce capacity. We prefer they have no raised-glass brand name lettering and printed caps are blacked out.

3. An entry form must be filled out for each bottle with a description of the beer, Lot (class) and Style, and the name and address of the homebrewer.

SOME JUDGING CRITERIA 1. Appropriateness of classification. Does the entry belong in the Lot and Style

the contestant has chosen to place it in. 2. Bouquet/Aroma as appropriate for the style. A maximum score of 12 points

will be awarded; Malt, Hops, Other Aromatic Characteristics. 3. Appearance as appropriate for the style. A maximum score of 3 points will

be awarded; Color, Clarity, Head Retention. 4. Flavor as appropriate for the style. A maximum score of 20 points will

be awarded; Malt, Hops, Fermentation Characteristics, Finish/Aftertaste, Balance, Other flavor Characteristics.

5. Mouth feel is full or thin as appropriate for the style. A maximum score of 5 points will be awarded.

6. Drinkability and overall impression. A maximum score of 10 points will be awarded.

7. Judges will select the prize entry in each lot, reserving the right to withhold any award, if in their opinion, the work submitted does not merit an award. The judges’ decisions are final.

8. Judges will not judge a Lot in which they have an entry.

Lot (category)1. Belgian and French Ale a. Saison b. Dubbel c. Tripel d. Belgian Strong Ale

2. Brown and Scottish Ale a. Northern English Brown e. Scottish Light 60/- b. Mild f. Scottish Heavy 70/- c. American Brown g. Scottish Export 80/- d. Southern English Brown h. Irish Red Ale

3. American Ales a. American Pale Ale c. Cascadian/Black IPA b. American Amber

4. American IPA a. American IPA b. Imperial/Double IPA

5. English Ales a. Ordinary Bitter e. Strong Bitter/English Ale b. ESB/Eng. Pale Ale f. Strong Scotch Ale c. English IPA g. Barleywine d. English Old Ale

6. Porter a. Robust Porter b. Brown Porter

c. Baltic Porter7. Stout a. Dry Stout d. Russian Imperial Stout b. Foreign Extra Stout e. Oatmeal Stout c. Sweet Stout f. American Stout8. Wheat/Rye Beer a. Berliner Weisse e. American Wheat b. Bavarian Weizen f. Roggenbier (German Rye) c. Dunkelweizen g. Gose d. Weizenbock h. Wheat/Rye Mixed

9. Pilsner/Koelsch/Alt a. German Pilsner d. Koelsch b. Bohemian Pilsner e. Altbier (N. German, Dusseldorf) c. Dortmunder f. Cream Ale

10. Light/American Lager a. Munich Helles c. American Dark Lager b. American Lager d. California Common (Light, Standard, Premium) e. Blond Ale

11. Dark Lager/Vienna/Octoberfest a. Munich Dunkel c. Vienna b. Schwarzbier d. Octoberfest/Marzen12. Bock a. Traditional Bock c. Doppelbock b. German Helles/Maibock d. Eisbock

13. Mixed Style a. Fruit Beer d. Specialty Beer b. Herb/Spice Beer e. Others-provide style c. Smoked Beer

14. Beer Label Contest Label must be displayed on a bottle. Entries must be appropriate for display at the fair. No trademark or copyright material can be used. Judging will be on Art, Creativity and Information. Original artwork will be given greater credits compared to artwork taken from other sources, such as clip art. Other rules apply as listed for the homebrew contest.

PREMIUMS1st 2nd 3rd

Premium - Each lot ..............Glassware Ribbon RibbonBest of Show prize will be awarded.

GARY MUCHOWSuperintendent

1910 Whitetail Run Pl. NEOwatonna, MN 55060

507-210-7053

JOHN BARLOWSuperintendent2301 16th Ave. N

Clear Lake, IA 50428641-357-6255

CHUCK FOWLERSuperintendent

20320 Hillside Dr.Rogers, MN 55374-939

507-213-8000

DEPT. S - HOMEMADE BEER

(Dark or Golden)

e. Belgian Whitef. Biere de Gardeg. Belgian Pale Aleh. Belgian IPAi. Belgian Specialty Ale

(American, English)

Homemade Beer Department Sponsored by


Class - Preschool & Young Artists Children are invited to display their favorite artistic creations at this year’s Steele County Free Fair, August 18 - 23, 2015.Preschoolers (0-5) emphasis is on process, not product. No judging or competition will take place in the preschool categories.Young Artists (6-13) People’s Choice awards will be based on voting that is tallied at the end of the day, Saturday, August 22.Trophies will be displayed by noon on Sunday, August 23.Additional entry forms are available at the Owatonna and Blooming Prairie libraries, at www.scff.org and at the fair office. Pre-registration is required. Mail entry forms to Steele County Free Fair. Do not send actual projects. Pre-registration deadline is Monday, August 10. For questions please call Jodi Hovden (507) 213-6905 or email at [email protected] entries will not be included in judging.

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. At least 90% of the work must be done by the child. 2. Flat projects must be 24”x24” or smaller. 3. 3-D projects must be 12”x12”x12” or smaller. 4. Each child may enter one project in each of the 3 categories.

5. Each project must have a title.6. All projects must be dropped off on Saturday, August 15, between 9 a.m

and 12 p.m., at the Fine Arts building, just North of the Four Seasons on the fairgrounds.

7. All entries must be picked up Sunday, August 23 between 8-9 p.m. or Monday, August 24, 10 a.m. to noon, after the close of the fair.

CATEGORIES:PRESCHOOL:Hanging Project - Ideas might include, but are not limited to, finger painting,

card making, stamp art, collages, original drawings, etc. No coloring book pages please.

3 Dimensional Project - Anything made out of clay, play-doh, a cardboard box, paper towel tubes, etc. to display on shelf.

YOUNG ARTISTS:Hanging Project - Any drawing, watercolor, oil, acrylic, tempra, mixed media

or original piece. *** ALL ART MUST BE READY TO HANG ON A NAIL.

3 Dimensional Project - Any sculpture, mixed media or original art piece, to display on shelf.

Return entry form by Monday, August 10 to: SCFF, Young Artists, PO Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060

CLASS: Preschool or Youth Artists (Circle One)

Salute to Steely & Stella Project Title ______________________________________

3-D Project Title ______________________________________________________

Hanging Project Title __________________________________________________

Child's Name: ___________________________________ Child's Age: __________

Guardian's Name and Phone ____________________________________________

SALUTE TO STEELY AND STELLA:Ages 0-13 may submit one project that somehow depicts or includes STEELY and/or STELLA the fair steer. Your projects may be hanging or 3 dimensional.

The judging will be private, held before the opening of the fair and ribbons will be awarded to Steely and Stella’s favorites. The bovine mascots we all love, have

agreed to be our Guest Judges of this Salute to STEELY AND STELLA category. See rules and regulations above for details.

Youth Art Department Sponsored by

JODI HOVDENSuperintendent

[email protected]

DEPT. T - YOUTH ART

ATTN Parents: Late entries will not be included in judging. ONE entry form per child.


Quick Reference Youth ArtRegistration Deadline: Monday, August 10

Project Drop O� : Saturday, August 159:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Project Pick-up: Sunday, August 238:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. & Monday, August 24 - 10-Noon

Located in the Fine Arts BuildingThis hobby display can consist of rocks (of all types), agates, petrified wood, mineral specimens, fossils, artifacts and handmadegemstone jewelry, etc.Sponsored by the Steele County Gem & Mineral Club.Entries are open to the public, all ages welcome.All items are for display only, with no official judging or competition

to be conducted. Participation ribbons are given. This will be our 9thAnnual Exhibit.

Rules & Regulations: 1. All entries must be submitted on Sunday, August 16, between

4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building located next to the Four Seasons building, or Monday, August 17 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon also in the Fine Arts Building.

2. Each owner will be responsible for picking up his/her entries on Sunday, August 23 from 8:00-9:00 p.m. or Monday, August 24 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon, after the close of the fair, in the Fine Arts Building.

3. All entries must be accompanied by a sheet listing the displayers name, address and phone number, plus a listing of pieces to be displayed. Displayed material will not be insured against damage or theft. This is the responsibility of the owner.

4. All material must be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, correct specimen name and origin of material. Ex. Joe Smith, Lake Superior Agate, Minnesota.

5. During the fair, feel free to sign up for the fair drawing. It is open to the public. The winner will be drawn on Sunday evening after 8:00 p.m. You need NOT be present to win.

LINDA STOCKWELLCo-Superintendent

2746 Ho� man Dr. NWOwatonna, MN 55060

507-456-4490

TOM STOCKWELLCo-Superintendent

2746 Ho� man Dr. NWOwatonna, MN 55060

507-456-5677

WILLIAM BOYDCo-Superintendent

519 South StreetOwatonna, MN 55060

763-458-9871

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The 2015 Steele County Free Fair will host a Youth Livestock Judging Contest for all interested youth.

DETAILSDATE: Friday evening, August 21, 2015 (SHARP)TIME: Registration for Dairy & General Livestock - 4:00 PM General Livestock Contest - 4:30 PM Dairy Contest - 5:30 PM Registration for Rabbit - 5:00 PM Rabbit Contest - 5:30 PMPLACE: Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna

General Livestock Contest - Cattle Judging Arena Dairy Contest - Cattle Judging Arena Rabbit Contest - Rabbit Barn

CONTEST RULES1. Team will consist of 3-4 members with high three scores counting for the

team score.2. School or county may enter an unlimited number of teams/individuals for

Dairy and General Livestock. Rabbit contestants register as individuals and may sign up as teams as well.

3. FFA team members should be presently enrolled in high school or be current year graduates.

4. 4-H team members should be current year members.5. All contestants in the Dairy, General Livestock & Rabbit contests will be

divided into 3 divisions: Jr - 5th grade & under, completed; Int. - 6th - 8th grade completed; Sr. - 9th grade and over, completed.

6. Other than oral reason classes, official placings on all classes will be given immediately following the placing and cards collected from the contestants.

7. Time Schedule: 4:30 PM SHARP - General Livestock Contest 5:30 PM SHARP - Dairy Contest 5:30 PM SHARP - Rabbit Contest

Awards Presentation at the conclusion of each contest.

CLASSESDairy:1. Six classes represented by at least two breeds of cattle.2. Two oral reasons classes for seniors; One oral reasons class for

intermediates. No oral reasons for juniors.General Livestock:1. Seven classes represented by two classes from swine, sheep & beef; and

1 class of market goats. Classes may consist of market animals, breeding animals, or both.

2. Two oral reasons classes.3. One question class.Rabbit:1. Four placing classes; one oral reasons class, one questions class.

AWARDS IN EACH CONTESTAwards to: 1st place team: overall & reasons in each division 1st place individual: overall & reasons in each division

Ribbons to: Top ten teams: overall & reasons in each division Top ten individuals: overall & reasons in each division Registration Fee: $1 per judging contestant. Payable at time of registration.

No advance registration is required.Judging Contest Assistance: All adults with team responsibilities (coaches, chaperones, etc.) will be

assigned a responsibility in scoring, tabulating or as a group leader upon their team's registration.

DEPT. V - YOUTH LIVESTOCK JUDGING Steele County Free Fair 2015

ZACH VONRUDENCo-Superintendent7423 SE 18th Street

Claremont, MN 55924507-213-3048

BEN JENSENCo-Superintendent

507-475-3545

Equine Hall of Fame Tuesday

August 18 12:30 PM

Cattle Show Arena

Livestock Hall of Fame Tuesday

August 18 2:00 p.m.

Cattle Show Arena

The management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules as in its judgment it may deem advisable.

Stock and articles must be entered in the name of the bona fide owners, and grain, vegetables, fruit, dairy products and domestic manufactures must have been raised or made by exhibitors thereof during the past year.

Every article in competition must correspond in number and description with the premium list and be in its proper class, in order to obtain premiums. No change or alteration will be permitted after the books are placed in the hands of the judges.

Each entry tag shall be securely attached to the entry itself, or the stall, pen or receptacle in which it is shown.

All entries are to remain on exhibit until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, the closing day of the fair unless noted differently in department rules.

The association will take every precaution in its power for the preservation of articles and stock on exhibition, but cannot be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur in the delivery, exhibition or removal of the exhibits.

The awards on entries shall be designated by ribbons or cards as follows: First premium - blue; second premium - red; third premium - white or green; fourth premium - yellow; fifth or commended - pink; sweepstakes - purple.

The superintendent of the department or some other persons appointed shall assist the awarding committee as clerk and shall keep a record of the awards made. This record, when completed, will be returned to the secretary.

All awards shall be made by comparison of the individual merits of the entries.

Any interference by exhibitors to influence or dictate the decisions of the judges will be sufficient cause for excluding his or her entry from competition, and should be reported to the secretary through the superintendent of the division.

No appeal from the decision of the awarding committee shall be allowed. An exhibitor may make a protest to the superintendent of the department at the time of the award, who may then require the judge to give reasons for such placing.

Premiums will not be awarded on articles or animals of inferior merit regardless of the number in competition for a premium. The judge may award no premium, second, or first premium as merit may warrant.

Exhibition of articles not competing for premiums must be arranged for at the secretary's office and will be arranged as far as possible in conformity with the wishes of the exhibitor.

Where a sum of premium money is to be paid out pro-rata the apportionment shall be according to the merits of the individual exhibits.

Special premiums may be offered by interested persons for entries which conform to the general classification of the fair association.

If the fair receipts prove insufficient to meet all demands, the society reserves the right to first pay all bonafide expenses of the fair and pay premiums with the balance on hand.

No person will be permitted to distribute advertising matter on the grounds except from their place of business or exhibit. The tacking or posting of any advertisements, bills, cards, etc., other than within the space occupied by exhibitors, is strictly prohibited. The distribution of hand bills, flyers, heralds, etc., will not be permitted unless permission is granted by management. Anyone violating these rules will be liable to fine or expulsion from the grounds, as the board may elect.

No person or group of persons shall banner, picket, march, protest, demonstrate or caucus on the Steele County Fairgrounds before or during the county fair in any manner that interferes with the convenience and safety of any Steele County Fair patron, exhibitor, or employee. Nothing in the policy prohibits any group or individual from purchasing a booth in accordance with the Steele County Free Fair policy, as long as the manner in which the booth is operated and the material open for public display are not indecent and do not interfere with the convenience and safety of any fair patron, exhibitor or employee.

The management will consider it a kindness if persons will report any mistreatment or extortion practiced by any employee or vendor at the fair.

They also ask for immediate information regarding any questionable or demoralizing privilege. Do not wait until the fair is over to make complaint; report it immediately.

It is the aim of the management to have a moral, clean fair, which will commend the support of the entire community.

No pets are allowed on fairgrounds other than service animals.Smoking will be allowed in designated smoking areas only.All exhibitors and concessionaires are to separate their garbage and

grease and dispose of same in the proper containers.Building Hours: (Except barns)Tuesday: 3-10 p.m.Wednesday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.Outside Vendor Hours: (Minimum)Tuesday: Must be set up by 3:00 p.m.Weekdays and Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.Outdoor Vendors must close by 1:00 a.m.

For Vendor Rental Prices contact 507-451-5305 or

www.scff.org

Each year your Steele County Free Fair is drawing more exhibitors and patrons. Ample parking space is provided off Austin Road and 18th Street, and in the large area east of the race track. Both areas are convenient for fairgoers.

Parking stickers will be good at the following gates: Austin Road and 18th Street. All exhibitors will be required to purchase parking stickers. This includes livestock and commercial exhibitors.

There will be Handicapped Parking at regular charge at the Park Street gate, Scooters and wheelchairs can be rented at the Park Street gate.

PARKING/CAMPING• $35.00/day (includes electricty & water) or $175 for the week

• Tents - daily $10.00 ($15.00 with electric)• Parking streets outside grounds (free)• Regular parking $5.00 (per day) or $25.00 (entire week)• Vendor regular parking $25.00• Concessionaire supply vehicles (no electrical) $50.00• Concessionaire supply vehicles (with electrical) $75.00• Supply vehicles (in camping lot) $50.00 (with electrical service)• Supply vehicles delivery $30.00 (no services)

(Limited space available near lots!)

SCFF RULES & REGULATIONS

PARKING/CAMPING INFORMATION


EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY IN MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF STATE RULE

GENERAL REQUIREMENTSThe exhibition management may adopt more but not less

restrictive health requirements than required by state rule. Livestock or poultry known by the exhibitor to have an

infectious, communicable disease or to have been exposed to an infectious, communicable disease, or to be from a quarantined herd or flock may not be entered in an exhibition. Warts and ringworm are considered communicable diseases. Therefore, livestock affected by these diseases cannot be exhibited. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is not acceptable.

All animals must be examined by the official veterinarian on the day they are admitted to the exhibition and at least once daily during the exhibition. Prior to entering a public exhibition, animals must meet the requirements for exhibition, importation, and intrastate movement as defined by the Board of Animal Health. No animal may enter or be at a public exhibition that is showing clinical signs of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease, including ringworm and warts.

The Official Veterinarian will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises of any livestock with clinical signs of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases. Animals placed in a quarantine facility must remain there until removed from the exhibition premises.

Livestock and poultry entered in a petting exhibit are not exempt from the exhibition rules if the animals are from more than one farm or there are other animals at the exhibit.

CATTLE - Cattle must be individually & officially identified.

SHEEP AND GOATS - Sheep and goats must be officially

identified. No sheep or goat that is within 30 days of giving birth may be exhibited without prior approval from the Board of Animal Health.

DEER AND ELK - Deer and elk must be officially identified.

POULTRY - Chickens, turkeys, and game birds, except baby poultry, must be individually identified with a leg or wing band. Chickens, turkeys, game birds, and hatching eggs from these birds must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified pullorum-typhoid clean or are negative to a pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. Turkeys and turkey hatching eggs must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified Mycoplasma gallisepticum clean and Mycoplasma synoviae clean or are negative to a Mycoplasma gallisepticum and a Mycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition.

SWINE - Swine must be individually & officially identified.

HORSES - Horses, except suckling foals accompanying a negative dam, must be negative to an official EIA test conducted within 12 months prior to the opening date of an exhibition.

DOGS - Dogs four months of age or older must be accompanied by a certificate of rabies vaccination documenting that the dog is currently vaccinated for rabies.

Blue Earth County, Garden City ........ July 30 - Aug. 1

Brown County, New Ulm .................... August 12 - 16

Cannon Valley, Cannon Falls ........................July 1 - 4

Dakota County, Farmington ............... August 10 - 16

Dodge County, Kasson ..............................July 15 - 19

Faribault County, Blue Earth ....................July 21 - 25

Fillmore County, Preston ..........................July 21 - 25

Freeborn County, Albert Lea .................. August 4 - 9

Goodhue County, Zumbrota............... August 11 - 16

Houston County, Caledonia ............... August 19 - 23

2015 SOUTHERN MINNESOTA COUNTY FAIRSLeSueur County, LeCenter ................ August 20 - 23

Mower County, Austin ....................... August 11 - 16

Nicollet County, St. Peter ...................... August 5 - 9

Olmsted County, Rochester .......... July 27 - August 2

Rice County, Faribault .............................July 21 - 26

Steele County, Owatonna................... August 18 - 23

Wabasha County, Wabasha ......................July 15 - 18

Waseca County, Waseca ..........................July 15 - 19

Winona County, St. Charles ......................July 8 - 12

First Aid Station Located at the Safety Zone

LIVESTOCK INFORMATION Steele County Free Fair 2015

baby poultry, must be individually identified with a leg or wing band. Chickens, turkeys, game birds, and hatching eggs from these birds must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified pullorum-typhoid clean or are negative to a pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. Turkeys and turkey hatching eggs must be accompanied by a certificate or test chart to show that they originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified Mycoplasma gallisepticum clean and Mycoplasma synoviaeclean or are negative to a Mycoplasma gallisepticumMycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days prior to the opening

NO POULTRYALLOWED IN

2015


2015 Amateur Talent Contest

The Steele County Free Fair Owatonna People’s Press Amateur Talent Contest will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2015 on the United Prairie Bank Stage in Fair Square Park. A period for rehearsal will be available from 8:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 21. Entries will be accepted only by those who have legal residence in Steele County. Acts will be categorized into three different classes. Pre teen (12 and under) Teen (13-19) Open ( 19 and over) Each � rst place winner will compete in the MN State Fair Talent Contest in their age category. Accompanists, when not a part of the act, may be of any age. Time limit will be 4 minutes. Points will be deducted for contestants going over the limit. Musical groups and vocalists are allowed to perform a medley of tunes, but must remain within the four minute time limit. Steele County Free Fair reserves the right to disqualify an act that has suggestive lyrics or is not acceptable to a general audience.

Contestants may use taped or CD accompaniment, provided there is musical accompaniment ONLY. Absolutely NO recorded back up vocals are allowed on tape. An electric piano will be available for use. If act is judged the top winner in their category, they must perform the same act or musical selection at the State Fair. The top � nishing Steele County Band in the Battle of the Bands will be entered into the Steele County Free Fair Talent Contest. Contestants may only participate in one act in one age category. There is limited room on stage for dancers. Each division � rst place winner will receive $75.00; second place $25.00 For further information contact the Talent Show Coordinator Todd Hale at (507) 451-5305. E-mail: [email protected] Entry forms are due by Tuesday, August 11 to: Talent Contest, Steele County Free Fair, Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060 or bring to Fair Of� ce on Fairgrounds or fax 451-4154. Entry forms are available on the fair website (www.scff.org) or from the fair secretary’s of� ce or the Owatonna People’s Press of� ce.

P.O. Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060 Phone: 507-451-5305 • Fax: 507-451-4154

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Name of Act __________________________________________________________________Division ( ) Preteen (12 and under) ( ) Teen (13-18) ( ) Open (19 and over)If Group: Name of Contact Person __________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________Home Phone ( ) ________________________ Work Phone ( ) _______________________Describe Talent: ________________________________________________________________Name of Song _________________________________________________________________Accessories Needed: (CD player, piano, etc.) _________________________________________Signature of Applicant ___________________________________Date ___________________Any Other Information We Should Know __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Call back lists will be published at www.extension.umn.edu/county/steele byThursday, August 13.

11 AM - 3 PM


8 AM - 1 PM Swine weigh in & ID verifi cation (by Club - schedules posted in barns)


Owatonna


Transportationon the north side of the barns is limited. Watch for “NO PARKING” signs and RESPECT them! Parking passes AND Supply passes must be displayed in the front driver’s side dash of your vehicle. Supply passes allow families to enter north of the barns in order to perform herdsmanship duties and deliver livestock supplies. If you have questions, contact the Extension Offi ce. Parking and Supply passes can be picked up at the Cattle Arena on Monday, August 10 at the Livestock interviews or at the County Fair 4-H Offi ce Monday through Sunday of County Fair. Families are asked to write their cell phone # on their parking/supply passes for quick contact to avoid being towed if parked in a non-parking area.


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20. LIVESTOCK SPECIES INTERVIEWS: Livestock Interviews will take place at the cattle arena from 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM on the Monday BEFORE fair week - August 10. Call Back Lists will be published at www.extension.umn.edu/county/ steele by Thursday, August 13. Call Backs to determine interview placing will be held at 2 PM at the Cattle Arena on Monday of fair week, August 17. In addition, livestock exhibitors may participate in as many species interviews as desired, but MUST participate in at least ONE livestock interview. If they do not interview, they are ineligible for special interview awards. All species will select a Livestock Interview Champion. Champions receive a trophy that will be given out at the Parade of Champions. This will also be announced at the Livestock Show. All interview champions (except horse and dog) will be


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From our legendary meats to ourfarm-fresh produce... Fareway is your

full-service store with the freshestofferings at affordable prices!

Always Fresh, Always Affordable, Always FarewayAlways Fresh, Always Affordable, Always Fareway

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831 OAK AVE S, OWATONNA MN Store. 451-1550 Market. 451-0071

MON-SAT: 7AM-9PM (Closed Sundays & Holidays)


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STEELE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH507-444-7650

Call if you need help with transportation, interpreters or making an appointment with a doctor or a dentist.

Child and Teen Checkups Program

• Medical Assistance• Minnesota Care

• South Country Health Alliance• Blue Plus

AN ACTIVE CHILDIS A HEALTHY CHILD!

Child and Teen Checkups are available to children from birth through age 20 who are covered by Minnesota state health

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505050 t hD I N E R

A U R O R A

During the Steele County FreeFair

505050Anniversary

Open 6:45 a.m. - 9 :00 p.m.Stop in for our Daily Specials

Located next to Catt le Barns

1965-2015

We carry a large inventory of attachments and trailers ranging from golf cart haulers to heavy equipment trailers.

Rental equipment and attachments available at both locations.

Contact your local Salesman, Graham Johnson 507-402-5533

“This is Bobcat County”

Your One-stop Shop for all your Skid Steer and Tractor Needs











SANCO EQUIPMENTBobcat of Mankato

a division of Sanco Equipment2333 7th Ave. Mankato, MN 56001507-625-4511

www.bobcatofmankato.com

Sanco Equipment of Albert Lea2317 Consul St. Albert Lea, MN 56007507-377-1631

www.bobcatofalbertlea.com

We Offer... Professional Installation • Guaranteed Service

Free In-Home Estimates • Custom Orders“We’ll Help Your Vision Become Reality”

Carpet • Laminate • Tile • Hardwood • Ceramic146 W. Broadway Owatonna, MN 507-451-1169

Monday-Friday 10:00 am- 5:30 pm;

Saturday 9:00am -1:00 pm

507-451-1169

10:00 am- 5:30 pm; Stop In &

See Our Newly

Expanded

Showroom!


8 - 9 PM

5 - 6:30 PM


Owatonna.com

Bridal Fair

Register Now! Booth Space is Limited!Register Now! Booth Space is Limited!

Owatonna 2016

Sun, January 17, 201610:00 AM to 3:00 PM

For booth information, please contact Jennifer Sorensen507-444-2389 or [email protected]

Holiday Inn & SuitesI-35, Exit 45, Owatonna


OWATONNA ARTS CENTER

WWW.OACARTS.ORG

WEST HILLS CAMPUS | 507-451-0533435 GARDEN VIEW LANE, OWATONNA

The OAC is pleased to announce an upcoming 'mobile art experience' we are providing to area

businesses, organizations, and individuals! We can now bring creative discovery to YOUR door!

This art experience is making its debut at Owatonna Crazy Days. Look for our tent on Sat, July 25th! Explore the FUN! Spark your CREATIVITY! More details soon.

Sign up the kids!Summer Art Camps for Preschool and Elementary ages are scheduled during mornings of June 22-26 and July 13-17!

Register at oacarts.org or call 507.451.0533.

Save the Date! Mark your calendars for these annual OAC

upcoming events that are open to all!

• Secret Garden Tour July 19th, 10AM-4PM • "Pastimes" Art and Fine Craft Sale Nov. 5, 6, &7

• Wine Tasting Party Nov. 13, 6:30PM to 9PM.


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Gold Star Amusements is proud to return to the 2015

Steele County Free Fair!

Mike & Connie Featherston515 Fowler Street ❘ Faribault, MN 55021

Gold Star Amusements



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2015 4-H MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE - STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIRSaturday, August 22 - Swine Arena - 8:30 AM Buyer’s Breakfast / 9 AM Market Sale

2015 SALE COMMITTEE: Bill Arthur, Mike Dinse, Eric Finholdt, Angie Jensen, LaVerne Klecker & Rick Klemmensen

Central Valley Co-op - Owatonna

Central Valley Co-op - Ellendale

Central Valley Co-op - Blooming

Ag Partners Co-op - Goodhue

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Go hog wild cheering on

the pigs at the KRFO Pig Races.

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