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The 101st Annual Delaware State Fair July 23 – August 1, 2020

“Homegrown Summer Fun”

LIVESTOCK HANDBOOK

REV. 5.14.2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule of Events 13 General Fair Policies 14 Superintendents & Assistants 15 Junior Exhibitors with Disabilities Accommodation Policy 17 General Animal Exhibitor Rules 19 Preface 19 Definitions 19 Eligibility 20 Judging 26 Awards & Scoring 27 Protest 28 Animal Health Rules 29 Market Animal Rules 33 YQCA Certification Information 36 IAFE Show Ring Ethics 37 Code of Conduct for Fair Officials 41 Exhibitor’s Right of Appeal 49 Dairy Cattle Show Ring Code of Ethics 50 Weigh-In 54 Livestock Extravaganza 54 Junior Livestock Auction 55 Delaware 4-H and/or FFA Foundation Buy-Back Policy 58 Premiums- Sliding Scale 60 Beef Department 64 Dairy Department 73 Goat Department 81 Horse & Pony Department 94 Poultry & Rabbits Department 108 Sheep Department 123 Swine Department 134 Pretty Animal Contest 144

The Delaware State Fair P.O. Box 28

Harrington, DE 19952 302.398.3269

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IMPORTANT 2020 UPDATES As we plan for the 2020 fair and see our way transitioning into Phase 1 of Delaware’s phased re-opening, we had to make several important adjustments to: (1) how and when livestock arrive and depart the fairgrounds; and (2) when shows will be held; and (3) how shows will be conducted; and (4) impacts on the Junior Livestock Auction, the Livestock Extravaganza and Pretty Animal Contest. As you read through this, please keep in mind that the deadline for entries is still Monday, June 1 at 11:59 PM EDT. Here is a summary of the adjustments:

1. Changes to All Show Schedules, Animal Arrival and Departure Schedules, Weigh-Ins and Barn Meetings – All dates and times have been modified so that only one species is in the barn at one time. Please check the schedules very carefully as the duration of livestock presence on the grounds is being shortened thus creating the need for new and in the case of some species several move-in and move-out dates. Every department is impacted so please review the department pages for each species that you plan to show and compete.

2. Junior Livestock Auction – Our 2020

Junior Livestock Auction will be conducted over a 24-hour period beginning after the last market show towards the end of Fair in a virtual format using a special virtual auction platform. Details are still be hammered out however, please note that there will not be a live in-person auction like we are accustomed to attending. This virtual platform has been in use since early spring and by all accounts, it has proven to be effective from both the consignors’ and buyers’ points of view. For ease of computation and on-line auction

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presentation, all sales will be by the head and not by the pound. More details will be announced next month. One thing for sure is that we will need to receive from you several photos of your market animal taken as close to fair as possible in order to include in your virtual auction listing. Target numbers of invitations by species to participate in the auction will be determined at a later date by the Auction Committee.

3. Livestock Extravaganza and Pretty Animal

Contest – We regret having to cancel this year’s Extravaganza and Pretty Animal Contest. Public health requirements related to enhanced distancing among event organizers, departmental personnel, exhibitors and audience members make holding these events nearly impossible. Grand and reserve champions will be announced by the judge at the conclusion of their respective market shows. For the reasons outlined above, the Fair will not be in a position to judge and announce an Overall Champion Showman.

4. Tagging Dates – 2020 tagging dates

have been revised as follows: (1) Saturday May 16th (2) Saturday May 23rd ; and Sunday May 31st. All tagging events will be held on the fairgrounds from 8:00AM – 12-noon each day. On each date, animals will only be tagged. There will be no weighing of any animals. Rate of gain contests will not be held this year. The schedule of fair time weigh-ins can be found in the departmental pages and Livestock Handbook. Distancing and face mask requirements will be observed at all tagging events. Please arrive with the least number of helpers in your party. Tagging will occur while the animals are in your trailer(s). Unless directly helping with the tagging process, your passengers should remain inside the vehicle.

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5. YQCA Mandatory Training for All MARKET Exhibitors – YQCA requirement is still in place. All junior market animal exhibitors MUST complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training certification, unless they have an existing Youth Pork Quality Assurance (YPQA) certification that is still valid through July 2020. The YQCA training certification course can be only done online, but must be completed prior to the start of the 2020 Delaware State Fair (July 23, 2020).

a. This mandatory training requirement shall apply to all those exhibiting market animals. The training certification is not limited to only market animal exhibitors and all exhibitors are encouraged to consider completing this course.

b. If you are a junior market animal exhibitor and have not attended or completed the online YQCA course or currently have an existing YPQA valid certification by the start of the 2020 Delaware State Fair (July 23, 2020), you will not be permitted to show your animal and will be asked to remove your animal from the grounds.

c. Visit Page 36 for more detailed information about the YQCA requirement and how to fulfill it for each specific age bracket.

6. Use of Portable Fans in Kent and

Schabinger Barns – New large (and I mean real large) format overhead fans in copious quantities have been installed and are now in service in both Kent and Schabinger Barns. Due to now limited electric supply circuitry in both barns, the use of portable fans cannot be permitted.

7. Species’ Show Audience and Attendance – Enhanced distancing requirements will be strictly followed at all livestock shows.

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This applies to exhibitors with their animals as well as the show audience itself. The audience capacity for all livestock shows held in the New Castle and Kent Barns will be calculated in conformity with future distancing requirements in effect in mid-July. Audience attendance in the New Castle and Kent Barns will be limited to that number and all attendees must wear an event specific color-coded wristband in order to be seated. Wristbands will be distributed by the superintendents. No standing areas around the show rings will be permitted for show attendees or exhibitors. The New Castle and Kent Barns will be closed to the public while the shows are in progress. Shows in the Quillen Arena will not be impacted by these attendance restrictions, however proper social distancing will be required even in the Quillen Arena. For the convenience of those family members and friends unable to attend the show in person, all livestock shows will be live streamed real-time through the Fair’s website.

After you have read and considered all of the adjustments to the livestock showing experience applicable to the 2020 Fair, in the event that you have already entered an animal or two and would like to reconsider your exhibitor status, the Fair would be happy to rescind your entries and refund your entry fees. If you no longer wish to exhibit, please email Caitlyn at [email protected] in order to request a refund. Such requests must be received by June 1, 2020. Similarly, if you were planning to camp at this year’s Fair, signed a camping contract and made one or more payments towards your camping fees and no longer wish to camp, you can request a cancellation of your camping contract and receive a full refund. Partial fair week camping is not an option. Camping at the Fair represents a

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commitment for all 10 days. Refunds can be obtained by emailing Rebekkah at [email protected] . If you decide to cancel your contract, doing so will have no impact on the issuance of a camping contract to you for next year. If you want to cancel, please let Rebekkah know about your plans as soon as possible but in no event after June 1, 2020.

LIVESTOCK INFORMATION

FOR THE 2020 FAIR

ADMISSION PASS AND GATE/PARKING HANGTAG POLICY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS QUESTION: As a livestock exhibitor, am I eligible to receive an admission pass?

ANSWER: Yes, except for those also showing in the 4-H and FFA departments (as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor, you will receive your personalized admission badge from one of those departments) all livestock exhibitors will receive one personalized admission badge that will serve as your gate pass and is scannable at all gates. If you are eligible, it will be mailed to you prior to Fair. This policy does not apply to those showing exclusively in the Poultry and Rabbit Department.

QUESTION: If I need help from my parent or guardian caring for my animal(s) on the fairgrounds, can I get an admission pass for my parent or guardian?

ANSWER: If you are 21 or younger AND your parent or guardian is not camping on the fairgrounds AND the same parent or guardian does not have access to any free forms of gate admission (i.e. shareholder, director or any


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other fair department), you are eligible for an additional admission pass. If eligible, you can claim this admission pass at the time you enter your animals in ShoWorks. If you are eligible, it will be mailed to you prior to Fair. If you have very special and unique circumstances in which in your opinion, the care of your animals requires an additional parent or guardian who does not already have otherwise a free gate admission pass, please direct your request to your superintendent if you are showing only one species. In the event you are showing more than one species, you should direct your request to the first department superintendent appearing on the following list which represents one of the species that you are showing:

A. Beef B. Dairy C. Sheep D. Swine E. Horses/Ponies F. Goats

QUESTION: What if I have a relative or two or three or four that want to attend my shows or visit me during Fair, are there any multi-day discounted passes available to purchase?

ANSWER: Why of course. 5-day admission passes redeemable anytime during the 2020 Fair can be purchased online for $30 each at delawarestatefair.com/10-days-fair/tickets/

QUESTION: As a livestock exhibitor, am I eligible to receive a hangtag that will enable me to get my vehicle and animals through Gate 2 and to park in the Exhibitor parking lot a/k/a “the Green Lot”?

ANSWER: Yes indeed. Each household or farm with up to 2 livestock exhibitors will receive

https://delawarestatefair.com/10-days-fair/tickets/

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one (1) combination Exhibitors’ Gate 2/Exhibitors’ Parking Lot Hangtag. Households or farms with 3 or more exhibitors will receive two (2) combination Exhibitors’ Gate 2/Exhibitors’ Parking Lot Hangtags. Prior to Fair, the hangtag(s) will be mailed to your household.

QUESTION: How does the hangtag work at Gate 2?

ANSWER: Before 11AM Saturday July 25th, the hangtag will admit the driver, your animals and the vehicle (plus trailer) to the livestock portion of the fairgrounds for initial animal delivery. Starting the next day, all livestock vehicles must be off the fairgrounds by 11AM. On grounds vehicle visits are limited to 20 minutes and will be monitored by Fair Security. The hangtag admits only the vehicle and its driver when entering the grounds through Gate 2. All other vehicle occupants must have their own form of gate admission (badge or paper pass) and should present their admission pass for scanning at the gate. Occupants who do not possess a badge or admission pass should exit the vehicle and purchase a pass at the Gate 2 ticket booth and have it scanned by Fair Security.

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QUESTION: Any chance for an additional hangtag?

ANSWER: Maybe. If you have very special and unique circumstances in which in your opinion, the care of your animals requires an additional hangtag, please direct your request to your superintendent (if you are showing only one species). In the event you are showing more than one species, you should direct your request to the first department superintendent appearing on the following list which represents one of the species that you are showing:

A. Beef B. Dairy C. Sheep D. Swine E. Horses/Ponies F. Goats

QUESTION: Does a hangtag guaranty a parking space in the Exhibitor Parking Lot (a/k/a the Green Lot)?

ANSWER: No. Parking spots in the Exhibitor Parking Lot are available on a first come first served basis and the lot is not meant for long-term parking. During certain hours, you will be required to display and have your hangtag scanned in order to enter exhibitor parking. No hangtag = No parking.

QUESTION: Can my badge, admission pass(es) and/or hangtag(s) be revoked or disactivated in the scanning system?

ANSWER: Yes they can. For example, if you have failed to confirm to show at least one livestock species including the requirement of having to meet weight or are determined not to be eligible to receive either passes or hangtags, the Fair’s credentials department

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will deactivate all badges, passes and hangtags that were previously issued.

ONLINE IRS FORM W-9

When adding your first entry to your new exhibitor account, you will be prompted to complete and sign an online version of an IRS Form W-9. The completion and submission of the W-9 is mandatory for all livestock exhibitors. Unless you complete the online IRS Form W-9 you will not be able to make your first entry. We are gathering this information so that the IRS reporting requirements for premiums and auction earnings can be met. Additionally, this information will allow us to aggregate your premium and auction earnings and report this number to you in early January so you can use it when preparing your tax return.

a. If you are creating an exhibitor account that identifies joint individual owners (i.e. Jill and John Smith), please decide in advance whose information and social security number will be included on the IRS Form W-9.

b. If the exhibitor account is being set up in a farm, business, school or club name, you will need to submit your farm, business, school or club E.I.N. (employer identification number) which normally begins with 51-.

c. Please make sure that the name and social security number/employer identification number (E.I.N.) supplied on the W-9 matches the exhibitor registered on the exhibitor account.

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YQCA MANDATORY TRAINING FOR ALL MARKET EXHIBITORS

YQCA Mandatory Training for All MARKET Exhibitors: All junior market animal exhibitors MUST complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training certification, unless they have an existing Youth Pork Quality Assurance (YPQA) certification that is still valid through July 2020. The YQCA training certification course can be done either in person or online, but must be completed prior to the start of the 2020 Delaware State Fair (July 23, 2020).



c. More detailed information about the YQCA requirement and how to fulfill it for each specific age bracket can be found on page 31 or on the Delaware State Fair website under the “Livestock Exhibitors” section.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Daily Recurring Events 8:00 AM Gates Open 1:00 PM Wade Shows Midway Opens

Thursday July 23

12 NOON Gates Open 5:00 PM Wade Shows Midway Opens 6:00 PM Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity QA 9:00 AM Swine Jr & Open Breed Show KB

Friday July 24

9:00 AM Jr Dairy Show QA 6:00 PM Horse Pull QA

Saturday July 25

8:00 AM Dairy Goat & Youth Showmanship & Fitting

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8:00 AM Youth Swine Showmanship KB

Sunday July 26 8:00 AM Market Hog & Barrow Show KB 9:00 AM Horse Halter & Showmanship QA 9:00 AM Rabbit Show PB 5:00 PM Open Dairy Cattle Show QA

Monday July 27 9:00 AM Saddle Horse Performance QA 10:00 AM Poultry Show PB 12:00PM Pygmy Goat & Youth Showmanship

& Fitting NC

Tuesday July 28

Wednesday July 29 9:00 AM Sheep Fitting & Showmanship & Jr

Market Classes KB

4:00 PM Beef Cattle Show QA

Thursday July 30 9:00 AM Breed Sheep Show KB 1:00 PM Market Goat & Youth Showmanship

& Fitting NC

6:00 PM Wool Lead Line Contest KB

Friday July 31 9:00 AM Pony & Miniature Horse Show QA 11:00 AM Meat Goat Breed Show NC 3:00 PM Youth Poultry Showmanship PB

Sunday August 2

6:00 PM All animals must be removed from the grounds

* Must report to the Centre Ice Rink first

QA: Quillen Arena

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KB: Kent Building NC: New Castle Building PB: Delmarva Building

GENERAL FAIR POLICIES Parking In an effort to be more safety conscious and to improve the appearance of the grounds, vehicles will not be allowed to park inside the fairgrounds property of the Delaware State Fair. Those livestock exhibitors who need to make deliveries to their exhibit area will be required to do so prior to 12 Noon each day. After 12 Noon, all vehicles will be required to park in the exhibitor lot or in the main parking lot. Violators of the parking policy are subject to be towed. All exhibitors owned cars parking in the exhibitor parking lot must display an exhibitor parking hang tag. Due to limited capacity in this lot, parking with a hang tag is on a first come - first served basis. Livestock trailers will be parked in a designated area in the south parking lot. Cars and trucks shall not be parked around barns. Premiums and Awards Every effort will be made to see that there are no errors made in the payment of premiums. However, if an exhibitor finds an error, proof of such error must be communicated to the Delaware State Fair Administration Office on or before November 1, 2020. After this date, no corrections will be considered. Checks that are not cashed after 90 days of issue will NOT be reissued. Advertising No person will be permitted to distribute advertising material upon the fairgrounds except from their place of business or exhibit space. The tacking or posting of an advertisement, bills, etc., other than within the space occupied by exhibits is strictly prohibited. The distribution of handbills, flyers, and heralds will not be permitted under any circumstances. Anyone violating this rule is liable to fine or expulsion from the grounds. Begging, soliciting, singing, or public speaking is expressly prohibited.

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Entry Removal Entries MUST be removed by Sunday August 2, 2020. No exceptions. All items left will be discarded immediately after the Fair. Pet Policy With the exception of service dogs, no pets are allowed on the grounds. Bikes, Skateboards, & In-Line Skates Bikes, skateboards, and in-line skates are expressly prohibited on the fairgrounds. Electrical Extension Cords Any and all electrical extension cords used in any building on the fairgrounds MUST BE 12.3 gauge or heavier. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!

LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENTS & ASSISTANTS

BEEF CATTLE

Superintendent: Shelley Winkler Simpson (302) 242-1036

Assistant Superintendent: Karen Breeding Assistant Superintendent: Brian Palmer

Show Secretary: Debbie Winkler Show Secretary: Holly Conley

Assistant Show Secretary: Kathryn Simpson

DAIRY CATTLE Superintendent: G. Robert Moore

(302) 242-3420 Assistant Superintendent: Jesse Vanderwende Assistant Superintendent: Leslie McClements

GOATS

Superintendent: Russ Neal (302) 233-5678

Assistant Superintendent: Justin Blessing Assistant Superintendent: Brandon Yerkes

Show Secretary: Crystal Yerkes Assistant Show Secretary: Kelly Maloney

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HORSE & PONY Superintendent: Dave Wilson

(302) 270-8707 Honorary Assistant Superintendent: Jim Crothers

Assistant Superintendent: Kay Betts Secretaries: Carol Fleming and Debbie Kenton

Ring Master: Mark Barczewski Ring Manager: Christopher Scuse

Gate Man: Matt Fleming

POULTRY & RABBITS Superintendent: Mike Wasylkowski

(302) 233-1030 Assistant Superintendent: Drew Harris Assistant Superintendent: Tanya Miller

SHEEP

Superintendent: Harry Raughley (302) 632-2030

Assistant Superintendent & Show Chairperson: Debbie Vanderwende

Assistant Superintendent & Ring Master: Jimmy Warren

SWINE

Superintendent: Brian Somers (302) 593-5131

Assistant Superintendents: John Tigner Assistant Superintendent: Kelly Kaiser

Show Secretary: Carolyn Jernigan Assistant Show Secretary: Cristine Eskridge

Assistant Show Secretary: Debbie Hearn

COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON:

G. Robert Moore (302) 242-3420

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON:

Donald Bullock (302) 233-5813

LIVESTOCK EXTRAVAGANZA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON:

Harry Raughley (302) 632-2030

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POLICY REGARDING ACCOMODATIONS FOR JUNIOR EXHIBITORS

The Delaware State Fair, Inc. junior exhibitor program shall be accessible to the wide diversity of youth who live our region, regardless of their backgrounds and characteristics — including physical, mental or emotional abilities and/or limitations.

Ideally, junior exhibitors with disabilities should be able to participate in the activities with their peers and any necessary accommodations should be made to make that possible. Any accommodation for a junior exhibitor with a disability should:

1. Allow a junior exhibitor with a disability to participate in the same collective activity as all other junior exhibitors at the same age level. Observation of the activity without direct involvement does not constitute participation.

2. Be determined with a stated goal to

minimize direct adverse impact on how other participants in the activity perform or are evaluated. Every effort should be made to minimize the effects of the accommodation on other participants.

3. Be assessed on a case-by‐case basis.

The assessment and determination of the level of accommodation(s) should include consultation with the junior exhibitor, the exhibitor’s parents or guardian, activity leader such as a Youth Program Advisor or Field Specialist, and a Fair program representative. Consultation with vocational rehabilitation professionals or professionals who teach or provide services to the junior exhibitor with the disability is also a preferred level of interaction to determine appropriate and

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reasonable accommodations. 4. Be reasonable. Accommodations are

considered reasonable if they do not change the fundamental nature of the program or alter the essential criteria for participation. If an accommodation does not alter the fundamental nature of the program, then it is reasonable and will be provided. Junior exhibitors with disabilities will be judged using the same criteria as other participants. The accommodation should allow them to participate in the activity and achieve the criteria while not counting against the final determination of success.

Examples of possible accommodations include modifying rules, policies or timing of events; eliminating architectural or physical barriers; providing interpreters; modifying equipment; providing additional spacing needs; providing verbal or modified testing; allowing the use of digital technology (e.g. letter boards, text-to-speech programs or appropriate applications);or other types of accommodations as deemed appropriate. The Delaware State Fair, Inc. will strive to respect the privacy of the individual participant. Information regarding a junior exhibitor’s request for accommodation is extremely confidential. Any information that is gathered in order to assist the junior exhibitor in order to accomplish the goal of full program participation with accommodation will be used only for that purpose.

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GENERAL ANIMAL EXHIBITOR RULES

A. PREFACE

1. The purposes of these rules are to: a. Ensure educational and equitable

competition; b. Provide competition consistency; and c. Maximize exhibitor and public safety.

2. These rules apply to all animal exhibits. 3. The Delaware State Fair is the final and

absolute interpreter of these rules. 4. These general rules will be superseded by any

department rules. All exhibitors are encouraged to read both sources for guidance on any particular issue.

B. DEFINITIONS

1. Premiums - Monies paid to successful contestants.

2. Class - A group of like exhibits that are judged together; a subcategory of a division.

3. Competition - A contest between two or more exhibits.

4. Division - A generalized category of exhibits or a group of classes.

5. Entry - An animal or collection of animals intended for exhibit.

6. Entry Fees - A fee charged to enter a competition. All entry fees shall be included with the proper forms on or before the competition deadline.

7. Exhibit - An entry becomes an exhibit when it is shown or judged at the fair.

8. Exhibitor - The owner of the exhibit. a. All livestock exhibitors in the beef

cattle, dairy cattle, goat, horse and pony, sheep and swine departments must be at least five (5) years of age as of January 1 of the current Fair year.

b. Junior Exhibitor – Are between the ages of five (5) and twenty-one (21) as of January 1 of the current Fair year.

9. Judging Systems a. American - The judging process to

rank exhibits against one another and award one first placing, one second, etc.

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b. Danish - The judging process to compare each exhibit on its own merit against the scorecard or recognized standard and award as many first placing, etc. as merited.

C. ELIGIBILITY

1. Entry Process

a. Entries can only be made online via the Delaware State Fair’s website beginning 9:00 AM April 1, 2020 thru 11:59 PM June 1, 2020.

b. By submitting an entry, the exhibitors and their agents, parents and leaders acknowledge and agree that they:

i. Understand and have read these rules; and

ii. Agree to abide by them; and iii. Certify that all information on

the entry form is true and accurate; and

iv. Agree to comply with the Fair's decision regarding any alleged violation of these rules.

c. Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining entry information & rules from the Fair and submit the entry and any required fees by the closing date as specified in these rules.

d. No entry will be accepted after the closing date for entries.

e. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Fair.

i. Refunds may only be made on the basis of sickness, accident, or death, cancellation of a class or return of entries for lack of exhibit space.

ii. Requests for refunds must be made prior to the Fair. Requests involving health or soundness of an animal must be accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate.

2. Ownership

a. Unless otherwise permitted by individual departments, exhibitors must be the legal owner of all animal

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exhibits. In order to be eligible to enter a junior show and showmanship class, the junior exhibitor’s animal must be registered solely in the junior exhibitor’s name. In the event that the animal is owned by a school, FFA chapter or 4-H club, the registration certificate must list the junior exhibitor’s name along with the school, chapter or club’s name. This does not affect Delaware junior dairy leasing agreements.

b. Except for market animals, all other animals must be registered in the name of the exhibitor at least 60 days prior to the start of the Fair. For the 2020 Fair, market animals must be registered in the name of the exhibitor on or before the conclusion of the last tagging date, Sunday May 31st 8:00AM – 12:00NOON being held at the fairgrounds. Please note that the entry period concludes at 11:59PM Monday June 1, 2020.

c. It is unethical to ask a buyer before or after the sale for your animal back.

3. Participation

a. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to follow all general and departmental rules including junior show eligibility standards which vary among departments.

b. All exhibitors must attend the barn meeting scheduled by their department.

c. The Fair may deny entry or disqualify and remove any exhibit or exhibitor that is ineligible for competition under these rules.

d. All Junior Exhibitors will be expected to be in their quarters by 12:30 AM and remain there.

e. Exhibitors shall not decorate or move in barns unless stall/pen space has been assigned by the Superintendent. Exhibitors should keep in mind that

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animals may have to be moved to make room for other entries.

f. When showing, all exhibitors must wear appropriate show attire.

i. Appropriate show attire includes clean and neat jeans or slacks, a collared or crew neck shirt with sleeves, and closed toe shoes, work-type boots or sneakers. All exhibitors must adhere to department dress and show attire rules.

ii. Prohibited show attire includes but is not limited to shorts of any kind, open toed shoes including crocks and sandals or shirts with an open plunging neckline, sleeveless shirt or any clothing bearing inappropriate or offensive messages or graphics.

iii. Judges will deduct for inappropriate show attire as this distracts from the overall appearance of the show.

g. The Fair reserves the right to excuse an exhibit in the case of sickness, accident, death, disciplinary actions requested by a youth program supervisor, or other circumstances which are deemed to be in the best interests of the Fair.

h. Exhibitor back tag numbers will be supplied by the Delaware State Fair. The number must be worn whenever the animal is in the show ring.

i. All open and junior exhibitors must have complete control of their animals in the show ring at all times. If, in the opinion of the Fair Official, an animal is unruly to the point of endangering the exhibitor, other exhibitors or animals, that animal will be excused from the show ring and disqualified. All Fair Officials have the obligation to enforce this provision.

j. Junior Exhibitors must show their own animals in the Junior Show unless there is an emergency. No exceptions! No assistance in the show ring at any

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time in all junior livestock classes, except that assistance may be given by a designated ring steward/master.

k. The exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless The Delaware State Fair, Inc. from and against any liability, claim, loss or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any injury or damage which is caused by, arises from or is in any way connected with participation in the Fair, excepting only liability deemed to be the result by the sole and active negligence of the Fair.

l. No re-weighing of animals will be permitted after the initial weighing on Saturday, July 25, 2020.

m. The Fair shall not be responsible for accidents or losses that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at the fair.

n. The exhibitor (or parent or guardian of a minor) is responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the exhibitor's participation in the Fair. This includes any injury to others or to the exhibitor or to the exhibitor or Fair’s property.

o. The Delaware State Fair, Inc. reserves the right to adjust any and all premium offerings.

p. The Fair has the reserved right to cancel or limit entries in any division or class due to insufficient number of entries or available facilities.

q. All Delaware State Fair exhibitors shall be held to the standards prescribed by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Code of Show Ring Ethics (Exhibit A) and the Fair’s Code of Conduct for Fair Officials (Exhibit B). All exhibitors should become familiar with these codes. Any violation of these codes may subject the exhibitor to forfeiture of premiums, awards, and auction proceeds. A violation may also subject the exhibitor to being barred from future exhibition at the Fair.

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r. In an effort to be more safety conscious and to improve the appearance of the grounds, vehicles will not be allowed to park inside the fairgrounds property of the Delaware State Fair. Those exhibitors who need to make deliveries to their exhibit area are required to do so prior to 12 Noon each day. After 12 Noon, all vehicles will be required to park in the exhibitor lot or in the main parking lot.

s. Exhibitors are required to maintain their respective area in a clean and orderly condition at all times.

t. Exhibitors are responsible to feed and maintain their animals for the duration of the Fair until the time of their removal as set forth in these rules. The requirement for continued care and maintenance also applies to animals sold at auction.

u. All animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by Sunday, August 2 at 6:00 PM with no exceptions.

4. Arrival and Departure Date and Times

DEPARTMENT ARRIVAL DATE & TIME

DEPARTURE DATE & TIME

Beef Cattle

Tue. July 28 at 8:00 AM

to Tue. July 28 at 8:00 PM

Sun. August 2 at 1:00 AM

Dairy Cattle

Wed. July 22 at 8:00 AM

to Thurs. July 23 at 8:00 AM

Sun. July 26 at Midnight to Mon. July 27 at 12:00

NOON

Goats – Dairy

Fri. July 24 at 6:00 AM

to Fri. July 24 at 11:00 AM

Sat. July 25 following the

show

Goats – Pygmy

Mon. July 27 at 6:00 AM

to Mon. July 27 at 8:30 AM

Mon. July 27 following the

show to Tue. July 28 at 12:00

NOON

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Goats – Market and Meat Breed

Thurs. July 30 at 6:00 AM

to Thurs. July 30 at 8:30 AM

Fri. July 31 following the

show to Sat. August

1 at 12:00 NOON

Horses

Sat. July 25 at 9:00 AM

to Sat. July 25 at 2:00 PM

Mon. July 27 following the

show to Tue. July 28 at 12:00

NOON

Ponies and Miniature

Horses


to Wed. July 29 at 2:00 PM

Fri. July 31 following the

show to Sat. August

1 at 12:00 NOON

Poultry & Rabbits

Fri. July 24 at 9:00 AM to Fri. July 24 at 9:00

PM (Except during the

hours of 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

parade in session)

and Sat. July 25 9:00 AM to Sat. July 25 at

12 NOON

Sun. August 2 at 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Sheep

Tue. July 28 at 8:00 AM

to Tue. July 28 at 8:00 PM

Sun. August 2 at 1:00 AM

Swine – Jr. & Open Breed


to Wed. July 22 at MIDNIGHT

Thurs. July 23 at MIDNIGHT to Fri. July 24 at 9:00 AM (breed hogs

used for showmanship

may stay)

Swine – Market,

Showmanship & Barrow

Thurs. July 23 at MIDNIGHT to Fri. July 24 at 9:00 AM

Sun. July 26 at MIDNIGHT to Mon. July 27 at 12:00 NOON (with

the exception of those who

make the auction)

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5. Conflict of Interest Avoidance

a. Anyone directly involved in the judging process, such as department superintendents, assistant superintendents, show secretaries, ring masters, ring managers, directors, or judges should remain vigilant and sensitive to the appearance of a conflict of interest as they exercise their official duties when they or their spouse choose to exhibit in a division in which they are directly involved.

b. Minor children of department superintendents, assistant superintendents, show secretaries, ring masters, ring managers, directors, judges or anyone else who is directly involved in the judging process may exhibit animals. All other requirements for exhibiting must be met.

D. JUDGING

1. Judges should avoid any appearance of partiality and avoid unnecessary fraternization with exhibitors.

2. No person shall act as a judge in any division in which he/she or a member of his/her immediate family is an exhibitor, is in charge of an exhibit or division, in charge of a group of exhibitors, or a member of a group of exhibitors.

3. No person shall be permitted to interfere with the judge(s) during or after their adjudications, or interfere with the Fair's staff, or show officials in their conduct of duties, nor shall they be permitted to offer any audible criticism of an exhibit or exhibitor. Violators of this rule shall be excused immediately from the competition and shall be subject to additional penalties such as forfeiture of premiums, awards, and auction proceeds and future barring from competition as shall be deemed appropriate.

4. The judge has the authority to: a. Disqualify or transfer to the correct

class any exhibit that does not meet the requirements of the division or class in which it is entered; and

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b. Disqualify any exhibit not properly cleaned or fitted; and

c. Disqualify any exhibit that is in the judge’s opinion hazardous to public safety; and

d. Examine the animals before entering the show ring; and

e. Refuse to make award to any animal that shows visible evidence of disease, deformity, or lameness.

f. No award will be made to exhibits eliminated under any of the above instances.

5. The judge may not waive these rules. 6. The judge's decision is final. The Fair may not

request any changes in a judges' ruling. 7. To encourage high standards, the judge shall

award first, second, third place, etc. according to merit. If an animal exhibit is deemed to be without merit, the judge shall not make an award under any circumstances.

E. AWARDS AND SCORING

1. The Fair is not responsible for entry errors committed by an exhibitor. No exhibitor shall be entitled to an award that has been disallowed as the result of his/her own error.

2. Depending upon the show, divisions or classes will be judged under the American system or Danish system.

3. Premiums will be paid only in accordance with the placement as recorded on the judging sheet. Premiums will only be paid to the name of the exhibitor.

4. The Delaware State Fair reserves the right to adjust any and all premium offerings.

5. The Fair shall withhold the payment of awards for exhibits that are deemed to be ineligible under these rules. The Fair may seek recovery of erroneously paid awards.

6. No exhibitor shall receive more than two cash awards in any one class.

7. Placing of ribbons does not guarantee correct judging placement. Only the official placing referenced on the judging sheet(s) constitutes the final placement.

F. PROTEST

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1. In certain circumstances, exhibitors have the right to bring their concerns to the attention of the Fair through the Chairperson of the Livestock Committee and ultimately Fair management without fear of reprisal or recrimination.

2. Concerns, protests and appeals will be considered only if there has been a violation of the rules or codes of conduct.

3. Decisions of judges, veterinarians and weigh masters cannot be protested. Their decisions are final.

4. Exhibitors should use the following guidelines in expressing their concerns, protests or appeals:

a. Exhibitors must submit their concerns, protest or appeals using the written form prescribed by these rules (Exhibitors Right of Appeal - Exhibit C). The form (Exhibitors Appeal Form - Exhibit D) should be completed in full. The form must identify the writer and bear the writers signature. Anonymously prepared forms will not be accepted or considered. The signed and completed form must be turned in to the Fair office. Upon submission, it will then be forwarded to the appropriate individuals (Livestock Committee Chairperson or Competitive Exhibits Chairperson and General Manager).

b. An exhibitor’s appeal form must be filed prior to the end of the current Fair in order to be considered timely. Appeal forms are available at the Delaware State Fair’s Administration Office and on the Fair’s website. The form should be completed in full and include name, address, cell phone, e-mail address, etc. and indicate along with an indication as to the best means to contact the exhibitor with the Fair’s response.

c. It is critical that any concerns, protests or appeals be properly and timely communicated in the fashion set forth in these rules. It is imperative that all concerns, protests or appeals be

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brought to the attention of management while the Fair is underway so that all parties who might need to be involved in a discussion are on site. A timely response will be made by management and communicated to the person who filed the concern, protest or appeal.

d. Any opinion or decision rendered by the Chairperson of the Livestock Committee may be appealed to the Fair’s General Manager, who in his or her discretion may consult with any additional parties needed to render a decision. The General Manager’s decision will be made and communicated within 24 hours. The General Manager’s decision shall be considered final.

e. The Fair, through the exercise of the Chairperson of the Livestock Committee and General Manger’s discretion may rule that a concern, protest or appeal is not protestable within the meaning of these rules. Such a decision when made by the Chairperson followed by the General Manager shall be final.

G. ANIMAL HEALTH RULES

All animals are subject to inspection for good general health upon presentation for admission. Any animal showing any sign of infectious or contagious disease will NOT be eligible for exhibition and will be asked to leave the grounds. Animals are the owner/exhibitor’s responsibility. Exhibitors should be on the lookout for any signs of disease and should report any suspicions to the Superintendent. In the case of out-of-state animals, and unless otherwise noted by specific departments, all out-of-state animals must be accompanied by an official health certificate from the state of origin, signed by an accredited veterinarian. The health certificate must contain the name and address of the owner, an accurate identification by ear tag, registration number, or tattoo of each animal and indicate the health status of the animal(s), including results of any required tests. Health certificates shall be valid

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for thirty (30) days after issuance. This health certificate must be kept available at all times. 1. Cattle

a. Any animal(s) showing signs of any infectious or contagious disease (i.e. pink eye, ringworm, pneumonia, etc.) will not be eligible for entry and will be asked to leave the grounds.

b. All animals from outside the state of Delaware must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian within thirty (30) days of arrival into Delaware and approved by their State Veterinarian. This document shall identify each animal(s) and be kept with the animal(s) at all times for inspection upon request.

c. It is strongly recommended that all cattle receive at least one dose of shipping fever vaccine not less than fifteen (15) days prior to entry.

2. Goats a. Any animal(s) showing signs of any

infectious or contagious disease (i.e. ring worm, pink eye, foot rot, sore mouth, external parasites, fungal infections, abscesses, etc.) will not be eligible for entry and will be asked to leave the grounds.

b. All goats must have official scrapie identification. This identification may be by official scrapie ear tag, scrapie tattoo, breed registry tattoo, or microchip. This identification requirement also applies to market animals regardless of age or gender.

c. All animals from outside the state of Delaware must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian within thirty (30) days of arrival into Delaware and approved by their State Veterinarian. This document shall identify each animal(s) and be kept with the animal(s) at all times for inspection upon request.

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3. Horse & Pony a. Any animal(s) showing signs of any

infectious or contagious disease will not be eligible for entry and will be asked to leave the grounds.

b. In order to enter the fairgrounds, each animal must be presented at the gate along with:

i. The results of an up-to-date Coggins Test administered within the last 12 months; and

ii. A Certificate of Vaccination for Equine Influenza and Rhino pneumonitis (EHV) administered within the last 180 days.

c. All animals from outside the state of Delaware must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian within thirty (30) days of arrival into Delaware and approved by their State Veterinarian. This document shall identify each animal(s) and be kept with the animal(s) at all times for inspection upon request.

4. Poultry a. All poultry exhibitors must contact the

Department of Agriculture prior to June 1 to have their birds blood tested for pullorum-typhoid and avian influenza.

b. The Delaware State Fair, in consultation with the Delaware Department of Agriculture, reserves the right to cancel a show if, in its opinion, the continuation of the show poses a threat to the Delmarva poultry industry due to conditions related to avian influenza and other serious diseases.

c. The Delaware Department of Agriculture reserves the right to periodically inspect all poultry during the conduct of the Fair. In the event that a positive diagnosis is made, the Delaware Department of Agriculture shall take whatever steps are

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necessary including the quarantine and destruction of affected animals.

d. All poultry except waterfowl and pigeons, whether from in-state or not, must be accompanied by a VS9-2 Form, which shall certify that the animal is free of pullorum-typhoid and has been tested within the last 12 months. The form must be signed by a Delaware Department of Agriculture official or someone in a comparable position and authority in the case of out-of-state animals.

e. No coops used for transporting live birds shall be allowed in the exhibiting area.

f. It is strongly advised that each exhibitor isolate exhibited poultry for a period of 10 days following the Fair before co-mingling with the remaining poultry on the premises. They should be closely observed for any signs of disease and if any are noted, it should be reported immediately to the State Veterinarian at the Dept. of Agriculture.

5. Sheep a. Any animal(s) showing signs of any

infectious or contagious disease (i.e. pink eye, ringworm, sore mouth, foot rot, etc.) will not be eligible for entry and will be asked to leave the grounds.

b. All sheep must have official scrapie identification. This identification may be by official scrapie ear tag, scrapie tattoo, breed registry tattoo, or microchip. This identification requirement also applies to market animals regardless of age or gender.

c. All animals from outside the state of Delaware must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian within thirty (30) days of arrival into Delaware and approved by their State Veterinarian. This document shall identify each animal(s), be kept with the animal(s)

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at all times for inspection upon request, and certify that the flock is free of any infectious or contagious disease including sore mouth and foot rot and there has been no evidence of scrapie within the past year.

6. Swine a. Any animal(s) showing signs of any

infectious or contagious disease (i.e. pig pox, ring worm, atrophic rhinitis, external parasites, etc.) will not be eligible for entry and will be asked to leave the grounds.

b. All animals from outside the state of Delaware must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian within thirty (30) days of arrival into Delaware and approved by their State Veterinarian. This document shall identify each animal(s), be kept with the animal(s) at all times for inspection upon request, and certify that the animals are from a pseudorabies monitored or qualified negative herd or be from a stage V or pseudorabies free state.

H. MARKET ANIMAL RULES

1. As a convenience to exhibitors who have determined that they consider the Fair as a terminal event for their market animal(s), the Fair has solicited one or more private/ independent buyers to contact Exhibitors about purchasing their animal(s). The Fair exercises best efforts to identify reliable and dependable buyers, however the Fair will not under any circumstances be responsible for any issue(s) that may develop between the exhibitors and the buyers. None of these requirements are meant to preclude an exhibitor from entering into a private sale with whomever they decide. None of these Buyers have any affiliation with the Fair. Exhibitors who decide to sell their animals to any Buyer are reminded of the following: (1) all terms and

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conditions of each sale such as price, animal weight, total consideration to be paid, when payment is to be made, the time and date the animal(s) will be transferred to the Buyer, etc. are matters strictly between the Exhibitor and the Buyer. The Fair is not in any way responsible for any aspect of the transaction including payment and transfer of ownership and possession of the animal; and (2) the Exhibitor is responsible for caring for the animal until the Buyer takes possession; and (3) selling an animal to a Buyer does not relieve the Exhibitor from the obligation to have the animal(s) removed from the fairgrounds by the scheduled release time(s).

2. The use of any drug or chemical compound that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat animals is prohibited. The illegal administration of approved drugs and compounds is also prohibited. All animals shall be subject to tests for substances that exceed the acceptable levels established by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, The Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank and the Environmental Protection Agency. A positive test will result in the forfeiter of all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds, as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal be forfeited. No animal shall be presented for sale that contains any prohibited drug residue. The owner, exhibitor and caretaker are responsible for strict adherence to FDA regulations concerning withdrawal time of all medication.

3. All market animals presented for sale at the

Junior Livestock Auction must be free of any and all prohibited drug or substance residue. If an animal is found in violation of the

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Wholesome Meat Act or any other drug or residue rules, all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds shall be forfeited. Testing positive for any prohibited substance residue at slaughter and which renders the food product unsafe shall subject the junior livestock exhibitor to forfeiture of auction proceeds as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal.

4. All junior market animal exhibitors MUST

complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training certification, unless they have an existing Youth Pork Quality Assurance (YPQA) certification that is still valid through July 2020. The YQCA training certification course can be only done online for 2020, but must be completed prior to the start of the 2020 Delaware State Fair (July 23, 2020).



c. More detailed information about the YQCA requirement and how to fulfill it for each specific age bracket can be found below.

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2020 Quality Assurance Certification Requirement for Delaware State Fair

Market Animal Exhibitors UPDATED for COVID-19

All Delaware State Fair junior exhibitors showing a market animal (steer, market lamb, market goat or market hog) are required to have a current quality assurance certification in order to exhibit in a market class at the Delaware State Fair. The Swine Department will accept either an existing Youth PQA certification that is still valid through July of 2020 or a current Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification. The Youth PQA program no longer exists to train new youth or recertify. The YQCA program is a national certification that now covers all livestock species with a single certification for all youth ages 8-21 nationwide. Program ages are calculated as of January 1 of the current year. Options for obtaining a qualifying quality assurance certification in order to be able to show a market animal at the 2020 DSF are:

• Ages 5-7- A parent, guardian or responsible adult must have a current quality assurance certification. Options to fulfill this requirement include PQA(Pork Quality Assurance) or BQA (Beef Quality Assurance https://www.bqa.org/certification/online-certification) adult online trainings. Please contact Susan Garey if you would like to be granted access to the online Adult PQA certification training to cover youth ages 5-7. An email address is required.

• Ages 8-18- The youth market exhibitor

must have a current YQCA certification obtained either through an YQCA classroom training session or YQCA online.

• Ages 19-21- The youth market exhibitor

must have a current YQCA certification

https://www.bqa.org/certification/online-certification

https://www.bqa.org/certification/online-certification

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that can only be obtained online as per the YQCA program rules.

Youth YQCA certification is valid for one year. In order for youth ages 8-21 to participate in an online YQCA training session, they must register and create a profile at http://yqca.org For youth age 8-12, parents are required to register their youth on the YQCA website. The YQCA online training costs $12.00. This fee is paid online and goes directly to YQCA. Youth completing the online YQCA training will take the online module that corresponds to their age as of January 1 of the current year. The remaining face to face YQCA training sessions for 2020 have been canceled due to COVID-19 and the online certification options should be utilized. Please contact Susan Garey [email protected] or (302)242-1510 if you have any questions or concerns in regards to BQA/PQA/YQCA certification needs.

I. EXHIBIT A

IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions)

NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS

Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics,” fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced

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by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:

1) All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership, and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.

2) Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or

absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.

3) Junior exhibitors are expected to care for

and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows.

4) Animals shall be presented to show events

where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of, consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations

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and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory, to which it is sent, is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise.

At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

5) Any surgical procedure or injection of any

foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.

6) The use of showing and/or handling

practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical

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contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.

7) Direct criticism or interference with the

judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.

8) No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or

absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.

9) The application of this code of ethics

provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.

10) The act of entering an animal is the giving

of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expos and any special notices to members.

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11) The act of entering of an animal in a fair or

livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.

J. EXHIBIT B

Code of Conduct for Fair Officials Involved in

Competitive Exhibition Superintendent’s Job Description

1. Preface

a. Fair Officials at the Delaware State Fair include the livestock committee chairperson, department superintendents, assistant superintendents, judges and competitive exhibition officials. Delaware State Fair animal superintendents and other competitive exhibition officials are a very important part of the Fair. They receive no compensation for the services they provide to the exhibitors. The Fair’s Board of Directors expects animal superintendents and Fair officials to represent the Fair and help conduct activities related to the Fair’s competitive livestock exhibits and programs.

b. Animal superintendents and Fair officials must work in harmony with the livestock committee, its chairperson, and ultimately the Fair’s general manager. The chairperson of the livestock committee has the overall responsibility for all animal departments. In the event of a disagreement, the matters and issues

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may be referred to the Fair’s general manager for ultimate resolution.

c. To many exhibitors, department superintendents are their only fair contacts. The most important obligation of any fair official is to present positive public relations, be a good listener and help exhibitors with their problems.

d. Animal superintendents must be knowledgeable of the animal department for which he/she is responsible. They must be familiar with all rules governing their department and the Fair in general.

e. Animal superintendents and Fair officials involved in competitive exhibition are to promote, organize, support and insure fairness at all times.

f. Animal superintendents, Fair officials, and all others who are governed by this code shall strictly comply with all of the provisions in this code of conduct.

g. All superintendents and Fair officials (superintendents and assistant superintendents) involved in Competitive Exhibition will be required on an annual basis, to sign off on an acknowledgement form acknowledging their receipt and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Fair Officials, Superintendents’ Job Description and The National Code of Show Ring Ethics (IAFE) Superintendents Job Description and the Policy Handbook and Code of Conduct.

2. Before the Fair

a. Review rules and regulations and entry classes early and submit changes to the fair office by deadline established by staff.

b. Coordinate with the Delaware State Fair’s livestock committee chairperson and/ or designated committee members the establishment of the superintendent’s department capacity for the number of entries for the

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ensuing fair, a description of all classes for competition and the scheduling (as to time and place) of all shows during Fair.

c. Encourage entries in the Fair and inform potential exhibitors about the online entry process.

d. Each department superintendent should utilize assistants to help carry out the duties described herein. Names of new assistants must be submitted to the general manager for approval.

e. Conduct an early inspection of your department. Take an inventory of all supplies on hand and submit timely request for repairs, supplies and display structures. If you require any special items, submit a request to Fair management prior to the deadline established by staff.

f. Coordinate with the Delaware State Fair’s staff to arrange for tents, adequate penning, shavings, sawdust, seating and/or sound systems. Submit all requests by the deadline established by staff.

g. Each animal department superintendent shall submit to the administrative assistant a minimum of three (3) names of prospective judges by the deadline established by staff. All names for consideration must come from the superintendents. This list must include accurate contact information including all available phone numbers. The administrative assistant shall select the Judge from the submitted list on the basis of availability and cost. If additional names are required, such a request will be directed to the superintendent who should respond in timely manner. If one of the recommended names of judges is unable to be confirmed, staff may revert to other recognized sources for recommendations. The superintendent may not participate in the selection process beyond

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submission of the names. In submitting names, the superintendent should be sensitive to the level of familiarity that the potential judge might have with the Fair’s personnel, volunteers and exhibitors in terms of social interaction, prior judging and/or raising and sale of livestock.

h. On the dates and times for each of the department’s shows during Fair, select and arrange to have a departmental clerk enter all winners’ information into a Fair supplied electronic device to ensure timely electronic submission of competitive results.

i. Livestock Department Superintendents will be exclusively responsible for assigning pens/stalls prior to the opening day of the fair. Fair staff (full and part-time) shall not participate or assist in assigning stalls or pens or making any interpretative decisions regarding entry entitlement. These decisions are to be made solely by the Superintendents with assistance as necessary coming from the Chairman of the Competitive Exhibits Committee. Preparations shall be made to post stall/pen assignments in a conspicuous place to avoid any confusion during exhibitor check-in. A central check-in point shall be established and maintained until all entries are received. All questions from exhibitors posed about decisions made in conjunction with the entry process and pen/stall assignments if received by staff (full or part-time) shall be referred directly to the Superintendents who will be responsible for dealing directly with the exhibitor and to appropriately apprise staff of his or her decision.

j. Superintendents and assistant superintendents must be present during check-in. Superintendent or at least one assistant shall be available to address needs and concerns of exhibitors. All department

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superintendents and their assistants should plan together and divide responsibilities appropriately. A suggestion would be to create a chart showing who is to be present or available and responsible during the times an exhibit is open to the public, during check out time at the close of the Fair, and for the maintenance of good housekeeping procedures throughout.

k. Superintendents shall be familiar with recommendations for managing public and animal contact areas and shall ensure compliance with established measures to reduce the potential for injuries or disease transmission and to increase the probability that incidents or problems identified with animal contact settings will be reported, documented, and handled appropriately.

l. It is the responsibility of each Superintendent to meet with the accounting department each October to establish a monetary budget for their respective department.

m. All superintendents and assistant superintendents shall be required to attend an annual pre-fair meeting during which that year’s overall animal program is reviewed. This meeting shall be conducted by the chairman of the livestock committee. Depending upon each department’s unique circumstances, attendance at additional meetings may be necessary.

3. During the Fair a. The Fair’s credentials department

shall issue all gate passes and parking permits to all animal department superintendents. Superintendents shall be responsible for the fair and equitable distribution of all gate passes and/or parking

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permits to all exhibitors. Superintendents must keep accurate records of all gate passes and parking permits as to whom they are distributed. Records shall be maintained as prescribed by staff. Pass and permit issuance records must be turned in at the end of the Fair to the credentials department.

b. Each superintendent or his/her designee shall assist in the collection of accurate entry and judging information for the conduct of the junior livestock auction.

c. Superintendents and fair officials involved in competitive exhibition are to interpret the Fair’s rules, policies and regulations as they apply to their respective department. Superintendents should accept only those exhibits that meet the requirements set forth in the General and Departmental Animal Rules. Keep a copy of the Exhibitor’s Handbook handy to answer questions. It is very important that superintendents be available to answer questions at the times noted in the Exhibitor’s Handbook.

d. Superintendents and fair officials, including volunteers, shall exercise best efforts to avoid any inappropriate contact with the show ring judge in order to avoid the appearance of any impropriety or conduct that may be interpreted by the public as lacking fairness and good sportsmanship.

e. Post conspicuously persons who are on duty in your exhibit building. Superintendent or assistant superintendent on duty should always review the exhibit area for cleanliness, neatness and care of the animals.

f. Receive the exhibits, checking to see that exhibitors have properly entered their exhibit according to procedures set forth in the General and Department Animal Rules. Work with clerks to be certain that exhibits are

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entered in the proper categories and that exhibitor tags or numbers are on all entries. Animal department superintendents should pay special attention that all exhibited animals have been properly entered. Superintendents or designated assistant superintendent shall ensure that the registration and animal health papers of all animals have been checked and verified.

g. Plan a space for judging and set up the space with the proper equipment needed. Prior to judging, spend some time with the judges. Acquaint judges with the system used in your department. Obtain ribbons from the Fair’s administration office, and return the unused ribbons along with judging results as soon as judging is complete. Make sure your clerk is in place at the judging event to record winners. Double check exhibitor records to be certain there are no discrepancies.

h. Superintendents should encourage exhibitors to meet visitors, and to answer questions at all times during the days livestock exhibits are open to the public.

i. Animal superintendents should continuously view all animals for obvious illnesses and address any immediate concerns with the proper authority (Department of Agriculture or on site veterinarian).

j. When necessary and without violating the Code of Conduct for Fair Officials, superintendents should be in the ring to support the judge as a clerk or to clarify any issues regarding the rules and regulations of the show.

k. Superintendents shall ensure that all aisles are kept clean of manure and that manure and soiled bedding is removed from animal areas to designated areas restricted from public access. Superintendents shall periodically check all hand-washing

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stations in their respective areas to ensure an adequate supply of lotion, water and towels are available at all times. The person responsible for re-stocking these supplies should be notified immediately when stocks are low.

l. Upon conclusion of judging, each superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the department results and digital media is made available immediately at the conclusion of judging for the entry department staff for processing of results and payment of premiums.

m. Superintendent shall instruct entry department when, to whom and in what form all points information shall be forwarded as required by any sanctioned livestock show.

4. After the Fair

a. Work with facilities department, as requested, to return items to their proper places, and otherwise assist, as requested, in the process to clean up your respective department after the Fair.

b. Thank your judges, assistants and volunteers for their valuable time and efforts.

c. Make notes of any changes you wish to make in your department for the following year. Involve all those who assisted in your department for ideas and suggestions. Solicit comments and suggestions from exhibitors.

d. Inventory the remaining ribbon supply for your department.

K. EXHIBIT C

Exhibitor’s Right of Appeal Any and all Exhibitors have a right to bring any of their concerns to the attention of the Delaware State Fair through the Chairperson of the Fair’s Livestock Committee or Competitive Exhibits Committee whichever is applicable and ultimately

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Fair management without fear of reprisal or recrimination. Exhibitors should use the following guidelines in expressing these concerns. 1. Please submit in written form a brief summary of your observations. Provide as much detail as possible, and present the summary based on the facts. Hand-written summaries are welcomed, but must bear the writer’s signature. Anonymously written summaries will not be accepted. Submission should be turned in at the Administrative Office where it will then be forwarded to the appropriate individual (Livestock Committee Chairperson or Competitive Exhibits Committee Chairperson and General Manager). 2. An Exhibitor’s Right of Appeal form must be used and filed prior to end of current Fair. Appeal forms are available at the Delaware State Fair’s Administration Office. Please complete all required information fields including your name, address, cell phone, e-mail address, etc. along with the best means to contact you with the Fair’s response. 3. It is critical that any concerns be properly communicated in the fashion set forth above in a timely fashion. It is imperative that all concerns be brought to the attention of management while the Fair is underway so that all parties who might need to be involved in a discussion are on site. A timely response will be made by management and communicated to the person who filed the appeal. 4. Any opinion or decision rendered by the Chairperson of the Livestock Committee or Competitive Exhibits Committee may be immediately appealed to the Fair’s General Manager, who in his or her discretion may consult with any additional parties needed to render a decision. The General Manager’s decision on an appeal shall be considered final.

The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association Show Ring Code of Ethics

Adopted May 5, 2015

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The showing of registered dairy cattle stimulates and sustains interest in the breeding of registered dairy cattle. It is also an important part of the promotion, merchandising and breeding program of many breeders. For these reasons, the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) believes that it is in the best interest of all breeders of registered dairy cattle to maintain a reputation of integrity in dairy cattle shows and to present a wholesome and progressive image of dairy cattle in the show ring. PDCA endorses this Show Ring Code of Ethics for all dairy breed shows and pledges its full cooperative support for its enforcement to show management, show judges, and the national breed associations. The application of this Code of Ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this Code of Ethics. Dairy cattle exhibitors shall, at all times, deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. It is recognized that there are certain practices in the proper care and management of dairy cattle that are necessary in the course of moving dairy cattle to and between shows that are advisable to keep them in a sound, healthy state so they might be presented in the show ring in a natural, normal condition. At all times, exhibition livestock shall be treated in a humane manner and in accordance with dairy quality assurance practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock and the consuming public. No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which he or she knows, or has reason to suspect, is affected with or has been exposed to a dangerously contagious or infectious disease, or illegal or non- approved use of drugs, medication and/or prohibited substance, or residue. The position of the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association is that all animals presented for exhibition shall be in their natural conformation and structure, free of any alteration or modification by injection or internal or external administration of

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any substance or by any involvement in unethical fitting. Grooming and Preparation Dairy cattle exhibitions are conducted under standards for evaluating conformation established by the PDCA Unified Score Card (2009), with specific breed characteristics taken into consideration by the show judge. In this connection, animals will be groomed and prepared for the judge’s evaluation in order to display the animal’s natural contour, conformation, performance and mobility. Specifically: 1. Changing the natural color of the animal is

prohibited (effective 6/1/2015). However, external applications of cosmetics that affect only appearance may be used, including by way of example hoof polishes and false switches.

2. The maximum allowable length of naturally growing hair anywhere on the topline is not to exceed 1”. Exhibitors will be required to comply with this rule before the animal is allowed to enter the ring.

3. Addition of foreign objects, including but not limited to hair or hair substitutes, cloth or fiber, to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body is prohibited.

4. Externally sealing the teat end with a preparation that does not harm the animal’s skin is permissible. Natural teat placement will be given preference over artificially positioned teats.

Violations: False, Deceptive or Unacceptable Practices These practices are violations of the Code of Ethics and will be reported to show management and may be reported to the respective national breed associations: 1. Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status

of the animal for the class in which it is shown. 2. Treating the animal, particularly the udder,

internally or externally: a. with an irritant or counter-irritant, b. using a device to artificially create or

enhance the udder crease,

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c. using other substances as detected by testing that causes changes in the udder to artificially improve the conformation.

d. plugging of teat canal with foreign substances.

3. Surgical or unethical insertion of any matter under the skin or into body cavities, performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body (e.g., administration of fluid via a stomach tube or other similar apparatus to fill the rumen), though not to preclude practices required or involved in normal management.

4. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors while in the show ring or other conduct detrimental to the breed or the show.

5. Challenging, threatening or interfering with an ethics committee appointed by show management to monitor the animals on exhibit on the show grounds.

Exhibitor Responsibility The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter and/or absolutely responsible person (hereinafter referred to as “Exhibitor”) for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, milk, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Materials may also be collected by ultrasound and photographic methods and by direct examination of animal. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter and/or absolutely responsible person (the “Exhibitor”) to have disciplinary action for violation of this Show Ring Code of Ethics taken by show management, the state in which the show occurs, and/or the national dairy breed association without recourse. Show Ethics Committee Each show should have an Ethics Committee. The make-up of this committee should include official breed representatives, representative(s) of show management (e.g., dairy cattle show superintendent, General Manager), the official show veterinarian, and Extension representative.

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The Ethics Committee will be responsible for monitoring violations of the Show Ring Code of Ethics. The Ethics Committee will investigate the report of any violation and determine the accuracy of the allegation. The Ethics Committee will have the authority to inspect animals and related material to determine if violations have occurred. Violations: Reporting and Investigation Complaints of alleged violations can be reported to the breed superintendent, the show superintendent, show management, and/or the Ethics Committee. Before An Animal is Shown If the Ethics Committee suspects that a violation of the Show Ring Code of Ethics will occur if the animal is shown, and that violation is reasonably well established before the animal is shown, the Ethics Committee will submit a report to show management. Show management will discuss the violation with the Exhibitor: 1. If, at the Exhibitor’s discretion, the animal in

question is not shown, no violation will have occurred.

2. If the Exhibitor wishes to challenge that a violation occurred, he/she/they will have opportunity to appeal to the Ethics Committee. If its decision is not changed, the Exhibitor will be denied opportunity to exhibit the animal in question.

During and After An Animal is Shown All animals are subject to examination during judging. The judge and Ethics Committee are instructed to examine the top five (5) animals in each class closely for violations of the Show Ring Code of Ethics. When a violation may have occurred, a milkout may be called for. This call may be by breed association rule, or by request of an authorized representative of the national breed association, the judge, the Ethics Committee, or show management. If an animal is exhibited and a violation of the Show Ring Code of Ethics is subsequently suspected, investigated, and determined to have occurred, the violation will be reported to the

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Ethics Committee and show management for action. The Exhibitor will be notified of the violation and the supporting evidence and invited to defend or explain the allegations. Violations are subject to the disciplinary provisions of show management, the state in which the show occurs, and the national dairy breed association. Sanctions may include any one, or combination of the following:

• Forfeiture or return of awards, prizes, premiums or proceeds;

• Written letter of reprimand to the owner, exhibitor, fitter and/or absolutely responsible person (the “Exhibitor”);

• Disqualification of the exhibition livestock from an exhibition;

• Disqualification of the Exhibitor from the show;

• Publication of offense. Disqualification may include any or all shows and classes and may be for any number of years. History: Adopted by PDCA in March 1969, revised March 1971, February 1977, February 1981, February 1986, February 1988, February 1989, February 1992, February 1993, November 1995, April 2002; April 2004, May 2015.

WEIGH-IN

PLEASE VIEW DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES FOR 2020

LIVESTOCK EXTRAVAGANZA

NO LIVESTOCK EXTRAVAGANZA FOR THE YEAR 2020

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 6:30 PM – KENT BUILDING

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Only market livestock exhibited at The Delaware State Fair are eligible to be sold at The Junior Livestock Auction. In order for an

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animal to be eligible to be sold at auction, it must have been shown in its respective market class, following published Rules and Regulations. Exhibitors of the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion market lambs, market steers, market swine, and market goats are strongly encouraged to sell their animals in the Delaware State Fair Junior Livestock Auction. The Auction will sell approximately 100 lots.

2. The Junior Livestock Auction Committee will decide the target number of animals per class before the shows occur. This will allow the exhibitor to know before the show how many placed animals will go to auction. All qualifying animals will be paint branded immediately following the placing in each class.

3. Each exhibitor (consignor) will be limited to selling two (2) animals per species with a total cap of three (3) animals per exhibitor/consignor in the Junior Livestock Auction.

4. Animal Weight Range Auction Eligibility Requirements:

a. Hogs may not weigh less than 220 lbs. or more than 290 lbs. to be eligible for sale.

b. Sheep may not weigh less than 80 lbs. or more than 150 lbs. to be eligible for sale.

c. Steers may not weigh less than 1,000 lbs. or more than 1,500 lbs. to be eligible for sale. The Junior Livestock Auction will sell up to 50% of the steers that meet all the criteria.

d. Goats may not weigh less than 45 lbs. or more than 120 lbs. to be eligible for sale.

5. Substitution of Eligibility to Participate in the Auction: Substitution in the order of placement will be made for animals withdrawn from the auction provided that such withdraw or scratch occurs prior to the animal leaving the show ring (specific class in conjunction with the market show), otherwise no substitutions will be permitted. If a scratch is made after the animal class has exited the show ring, no animal(s) will be chosen to

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replace the scratched animal in the Junior Livestock Auction.

6. All animals to be sold in the auction must be permanently identified by either a Delaware State Fair ear tag or a tattoo and be recorded by a representative of the Junior Livestock Auction Committee. For additional information refer to the livestock tagging program on the Fair’s website.

7. The Junior Livestock Auction Committee reserves the right to remove any animal from the sale based on the health, condition or appearance of the animal, conduct of the consignor in the handling and care of the animal or the ability of the consignor to safely handle the animal. This decision is at the discretion of the Junior Livestock Auction Committee.

8. Once the animal is sold at auction, it cannot be substituted with another animal for any reason.

9. The Fair considers it unethical for an exhibitor/consignor to ask a buyer before or after the sale for their animal back.

10. At the time of the animal(s)’s auction and sale, Consignors should take responsibility for determining the Buyer’s decision on whether the Buyer wishes to take possession of the animal. If the Buyer decides to take possession of the animal, consignor should exercise best efforts to contact Buyer in order to arrange for an orderly transfer of the animal to the Buyer at the conclusion of Fair. Contact information for Buyers wishing to take possession of the animals purchased at auction can be obtained from Donald Bullock, Chairperson, Junior Auction Livestock Committee (302-233-5813) or an auction official the day after the sale. Your departmental superintendent should not be considered a source for this information.

11. Consignors are responsible for the care and feeding of their animal(s) after the sale until the custody and care of the animal(s) has been transferred from the Consignor to the Buyer at the close of the Fair.

12. It is each seller’s responsibility to complete an Auction Consignment Agreement Form (available from their superintendent at weigh-

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in or after their livestock show) and to make sure that it has been delivered to the Fair’s Administration Office by 5:00 PM the day before the auction. Each exhibitor or their parent must be at weigh-in or their animal may not be eligible for sale.

13. To obtain maximum income from this sale, it is strongly recommended that each person selling an animal contact a minimum of at least three potential buyers who will come to the fair and bid on their animals.

14. All youth selling an animal(s) must be present at the auction unless there is a verifiable emergency confirmed in advance by their superintendent.

15. All sellers must be in proper show attire. Official FFA dress is considered acceptable as well.

16. A two percent (2%) administration fee will be charged to all consignors’ proceeds to cover administrative costs associated with the auction and to fund a Junior Livestock Auction bad debt reserve account maintained by The Delaware State Fair.

17. Each consignor is encouraged to write and mail a thank you note addressed to their Buyer(s) within twenty-one (21) days of the auction.

DELAWARE 4-H AND/OR FFA FOUNDATION

BUYBACK OF DONATED ANIMALS

Auction: Thursday, July 30, 2020

Exhibitor Buyback: Friday, July 31, 2020 - 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 4-H Office Public Sale: Friday, July 31, 2020

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12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 4-H Office

This policy sets forth guidelines for the repurchase of animals donated back to the Delaware 4-H Foundation or the Delaware FFA Foundation by buyers from the auction at the Delaware State Fair. This policy does not govern the repurchase of animals donated to individual 4-H Clubs, FFA Chapters or any other organization or person.

1. Junior exhibitors, whose animal(s) were purchased at the Junior Livestock Auction, AND donated back to the Delaware 4-H Foundation or the Delaware FFA Foundation, may repurchase their animals back Friday, the day after the auction, between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the 4-H Office of the 4-H/FFA Building, at the posted price per pound (this is not market price). Exhibitors may be asked to provide proof of ownership.

2. Any animal donated back to the Delaware 4-

H Foundation or the Delaware FFA Foundation that is not repurchased by the junior exhibitor/owner, may be purchased by the public. Available animals will be posted and sealed bids will be accepted between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Friday, the day following the Livestock Auction. The minimum bid for animals will be posted. Sealed bids will be opened and winning bidders will be notified after 4:00p.m., on Friday. Payment for all animals purchased by sealed bids must be made by 9:00 a.m., in the 4-H Office, on the last Saturday of the fair. Any animal not paid for or repurchased will be sold at the discretion of the foundation designees.

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NOTE: Registration papers, if applicable, will not be collected by either foundation. Please make arrangements with the original owner to get the registration papers if they are available. Exact cash and check will be the accepted forms of payment.

Person of Contact: Kristin Cook, 4-H Agent (302) 242-8895

PREMIUMS – SLIDING SCALE

SCALE A

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SCALE B

# of

Ex

hibi

tors

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

1$2

1.00

2$2

2.00

$19.

00

3$2

3.00

$20.

00$1

7.00

4$2

4.00

$21.

00$1

8.00

$15.

00

5$2

5.00

$22.

00$1

9.00

$16.

00$1

4.00

6$2

6.00

$23.

00$2

0.00

$17.

00$1

5.00

$12.

00

7$2

7.00

$24.

00$2

1.00

$18.

00$1

6.00

$13.

00$1

0.00

8$2

8.00

$25.

00$2

2.00

$19.

00$1

7.00

$14.

00$1

1.00

$8.0

0

9$2

9.00

$26.

00$2

3.00

$20.

00$1

8.00

$15.

00$1

2.00

$9.0

0$9

.00

10$3

0.00

$27.

00$2

4.00

$21.

00$1

9.00

$16.

00$1

3.00

$10.

00$1

0.00

$10.

00

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SCALE C

# of Exhibitors

1st2nd

3rd4th

5th6th

7th8th

9th10th

1$31.00

2$32.00

$27.00

3$33.00

$28.00$23.00

4$34.00

$29.00$24.00

$19.00

5$35.00

$30.00$25.00

$20.00$15.00

6$36.00

$31.00$26.00

$21.00$16.00

$16.00

7$37.00

$32.00$27.00

$22.00$17.00

$17.00$17.00

8$38.00

$33.00$28.00

$23.00$18.00

$18.00$18.00

$18.00

9$39.00

$34.00$29.00

$24.00$19.00

$19.00$19.00

$19.00$19.00

10$40.00

$35.00$30.00

$25.00$20.00

$20.00$20.00

$20.00$20.00

$20.00

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SCALE D

# of

Ex

hibi

tors

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

1$4

1.00

2$4

2.00

$22.

00

3$4

3.00

$23.

00$2

3.00

4$4

4.00

$24.

00$2

4.00

$24.

00

5$4

5.00

$25.

00$2

5.00

$25.

00$2

5.00

6$4

6.00

$26.

00$2

6.00

$26.

00$2

6.00

$26.

00

7$4

7.00

$27.

00$2

7.00

$27.

00$2

7.00

$27.

00$2

7.00

8$4

8.00

$28.

00$2

8.00

$28.

00$2

8.00

$28.

00$2

8.00

$28.

00

9$4

9.00

$29.

00$2

9.00

$29.

00$2

9.00

$29.

00$2

9.00

$29.

00$2

9.00

10$5

0.00

$30.

00$3

0.00

$30.

00$3

0.00

$30.

00$3

0.00

$30.

00$3

0.00

$30.

00

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BEEF CATTLE

Superintendent &Assistants: See Pages 15-16

# of Exhibitors

1st2nd

3rd4th

5th6th

7th8th

9th10th

1$51.00

2$52.00

$47.00

3$53.00

$48.00$43.00

4$54.00

$49.00$44.00

$39.00

5$55.00

$50.00$45.00

$40.00$35.00

6$56.00

$51.00$46.00

$41.00$36.00

$31.00

7$57.00

$52.00$47.00

$42.00$37.00

$32.00$27.00

8$58.00

$53.00$48.00

$43.00$38.00

$33.00$28.00

$23.00

9$59.00

$54.00$49.00

$44.00$39.00

$34.00$29.00

$24.00$19.00

10$60.00

$55.00$50.00

$45.00$40.00

$35.00$30.00

$25.00$20.00

$20.00

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Location: Stalls: Schabinger Pavilion Shows: Quillen Arena

Show Dates and Times: See Pages 13 Arrival and Departure: See Pages 24-26

Entry Fees: A. $10.00 entry fee per class (excluding

groups/pairs and showmanship) is required for all Open show entries. A $10.00 entry fee per class (excluding groups/pairs and showmanship) is required for all Junior show entries.

Department Rules and Regulations: A. Entries can only be made online via the

Delaware State Fair’s website beginning 9:00 AM April 1, 2020 thru 11:59 PM June 1, 2020.

B. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to read all General Animal Exhibitor Rules. These rules can be found on page 19 and on www.DelawareStateFair.com.

C. Entries are restricted to Delaware residents and active Delaware 4-H members regardless of residency.

D. All animals are subject to be used in the Livestock Judging contest and Extravaganza.

E. Pending animal information MUST be updated by July 1 with the fair office. If pending animal information is not updated you will be ineligible to show.

F. Mandatory Barn Meeting Tuesday, July 28 at 9:00PM - Kent Building. Weigh-ins will take place following the Barn Meeting and all original, hard copy registration papers and tattoos will be checked immediately following weigh-ins at the indoor wash rack. All breed animals must be tattooed prior to arriving on fairgrounds.

G. Due to new fans (or ventilation) in the Schabinger Pavilion, portable fans will not be permitted.

H. Your first bedding will be provided by the Fair. Mulch bedding is the only acceptable bedding in the barn.

I. All steers must fit into a weight class or will not be eligible to show. All market steers and feeder calves shown must display a current

http://www.delawarestatefair.com/

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year Delaware State Fair ear tag. Weight class will be determined after weigh-ins. Feeders: 350 to 700 pounds. Market: 1,000 to 1,500 pounds.

J. Adhesives may be used; however, any product used to alter the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This is a no paint show. The use of dyes or other coloring agents to camouflage the natural coloring of an animal is prohibited. Use of false tail heads or switches is also prohibited.

K. All castrations must be completely healed. L. Tie out between the horse barns will be

allowed from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Tie out bedding will not be provided. Clean out is required nightly and all manure is to be brought to the designated manure bins. All tie out areas must be cleaned completely out by Saturday, August 1 at 5:00 PM. Exhibitors who do not comply will forfeit premiums. No grooming chutes will be permitted in the tie-out area. Tie out areas are at your own risk. All animals must have regular rope halter and neck rope on and be tied at all times.

M. Any animals not eligible to show or not in show condition must leave the grounds immediately.

Adding or Eliminating Breeds: A. If your breed is not listed, please enter all

other registered breeds. A new breed class will be created if there are 6 or more animals by two or more exhibitors. If, however, a breed class is not represented by 6 or more animals then that breed class will be eliminated and will show in the All Other Breeds Class. When entering all other registered breeds class, please list breed on the on-line entry form. Not more than two premiums may be earned by one exhibitor in any class. (It is recommended that inexperienced youth not exhibit in any class except ages 1 year and under in open classes only.)

Junior Beef Show Policies:

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A. Health regulations are the same as Open Class Beef Cattle requirements. All rules of Open Class apply.

B. Entries are limited to Delaware residents only. Active Delaware 4-H members are permitted to exhibit in junior livestock shows regardless of residency. The exhibitor(s) will also be eligible to enter in Open Classes.

C. All animals entered in breed classes must be accompanied by original, hard copy registration papers in the name of the junior exhibitor only.

D. Only one entry per class in the Junior Show. These animals will also be eligible to enter Open Classes upon payment of $10.00 entry fee per animal.

E. Classes may be adjusted if less than 3 animals in any one class.

F. Junior show breed classes will show simultaneously with the open show breed classes.

Junior Showmanship Policies: A. In order to participate in showmanship, the

exhibitor must show their own animal and that animal must be shown in an individual junior class.

B. Feeder calf classes are for heifers and steers only. Registered heifers shown as a feeder calf are considered terminal, therefore may not be shown in a breed class also.

C. No bulls allowed in any junior class. D. Showmanship classes may be adjusted due

to class size. Junior show breed classes will show simultaneously with the open show breed classes. *Only 1st place showmanship class winners will be considered for grand and reserve showman.

Junior Market Information: A. All junior market animal exhibitors MUST

complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training certification, unless they have an existing Youth Pork Quality Assurance (YPQA) certification that is still valid through July 2020. The YQCA training certification course can be only done online for 2020, but must be completed prior to

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the start of the 2020 Delaware State Fair (July 23, 2020).



c. More detailed information about the YQCA requirement and how to fulfill it for each specific age bracket can be found on page 36.

B. The exhibitor of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Steer is strongly encouraged to place their animals in the Junior Livestock Auction. Please refer to additional information in the Junior Livestock Auction section of our website.

C. Steers will be judged as finished and ready for slaughter. Dairy Breeds are accepted.

D. Please refer to the General Livestock Rules in the section under General Information on website for weigh-in information. FEEDER CALVES NOT ELIGIBLE.

E. As a convenience to exhibitors who have determined that they consider the Fair as a terminal event for their market animal(s), the Fair has solicited one or more private/ independent buyers to contact Exhibitors about purchasing their animal(s). The Fair exercises best efforts to identify reliable and dependable buyers, however the Fair will not under any circumstances be responsible for any issue(s) that may develop between the exhibitors and the buyers. None of these requirements are meant to preclude an

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exhibitor from entering into a private sale with whomever they decide. None of these Buyers have any affiliation with the Fair. Exhibitors who decide to sell their animals to any Buyer are reminded of the following: (1) all terms and conditions of each sale such as price, animal weight, total consideration to be paid, when payment is to be made, the time and date the animal(s) will be transferred to the Buyer, etc. are matters strictly between the Exhibitor and the Buyer. The Fair is not in any way responsible for any aspect of the transaction including payment and transfer of ownership and possession of the animal; and (2) the Exhibitor is responsible for caring for the animal until the Buyer takes possession; and (3) selling an animal to a Buyer does not relieve the Exhibitor from the obligation to have the animal(s) removed from the fairgrounds by the scheduled release time(s).

F. The use of any drug or chemical compound that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat animals is prohibited. The illegal administration of approved drugs and compounds is also prohibited. All animals shall be subject to tests for substances that exceed the acceptable levels established by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, The Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank and the Environmental Protection Agency. A positive test will result in the forfeiter of all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds, as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal be forfeited. No animal shall be presented for sale that contains any prohibited drug residue.The owner, exhibitor and caretaker are responsible for strict

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adherence to FDA regulations concerning withdrawal time of all medication.

G. All market animals presented for sale at the Junior Livestock Auction must be free of any and all prohibited drug or substance residue. If an animal is found in violation of the Wholesome Meat Act or any other drug or residue rules, all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds shall be forfeited. Testing positive for any prohibited substance residue at slaughter and which renders the food product unsafe shall subject the junior livestock exhibitor to forfeiture of auction proceeds as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal.

H. If two market animals entered by the same exhibitor are determined to be in the same weight class, the exhibitor shall select one of the two animals to be moved up to the next higher weight class thereby allowing the exhibitor the opportunity to show both animals.

Class

1. Educational & Promotional Display CANCELLED FOR 2020

Class

2. Herdsman’s Award CANCELLED FOR 2020

OPEN CLASSES

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale D

• Aberdeen – Angus • Charolais • Limousin • Red Angus • Hereford • Shorthorn • Maine Anjou • Simmental • All Other Registered Breeds

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Class

3. Cow/Calf Class- Cows 3 (three) years of age and younger, Calf must be the cows most recent natural calf and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show. Calves must be shown in an individual breed class.

4. Cow/Calf Class- Cows 4 (four) years of age and older, Calf must be the cows most recent natural calf and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show. Calves must be shown in an individual breed class.

GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF……..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION COW/CALF…….RIBBON

Class

5. Late Junior Heifer Calf (born 3/1/20 - 4/30/20)

6. Early Junior Heifer Calf (born 1/1/20 - 2/29/20)

7. Late Senior Heifer Calf (born 11/1/19 - 12/31/19)

8. Early Senior Heifer Calf (born 9/1/19 - 10/31/19)

9. Late Summer Yearling Heifer (born 7/1/19 - 8/31/19)

10. Early Summer Yearling Heifer (born 5/1/19 – 6/30/19)

11. Late Junior Yearling Heifer (born 3/1/19 – 4/30/19)

12. Early Junior Yearling Heifer (born 1/1/19 – 2/28/19)

13. Late Senior Yearling Heifer (born 11/1/18 – 12/31/18)

14. Early Senior Yearling Heifer (born 9/1/18-10/31/18)

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER……………..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER…………..RIBBON 15. Late Junior Bull Calf (born 3/1/20-4/30/20) 16. Early Junior Bull Calf (born 1/1/20-

2/29/20) 17. Late Senior Bull Calf (born 11/1/19-

12/31/19) 18. Early Senior Bull Calf (born 9/1/19-

10/31/19) 19. Late Summer Bull (born 7/1/19-8/31/19) 20. Early Summer Bull (5/1/19-6/30/19)

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21. Late Junior Yearling Bull (born 3/1/19-4/30/19)

22. Early Junior Yearling Bull (born 1/1/19-2/28/19)

23. Senior Yearling Bull (born 9/1/18-12/31/18)

24. Late 2-year old Bull (born 5/1/18-8/31/18) 25. Early 2-year old Bull (1/1/18-4/30/18) GRAND CHAMPION BULL………………ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION BULL……………RIBBON 26. 2 Bulls bred and owned by exhibitor 27. Get of sire: 4 animals from above classes,

the get of one sire, both sexes represented, need not to be owned by exhibitor.

28. Best 4 Head (owned by exhibitor). All animals must be shown in individual classes to be eligible.

29. Delaware Special: Two head of any age, bred and owned by exhibitor. DE residents only, regardless of 4-H membership.

SUPREME HEIFER…………………………BANNER SUPREME BULL…………………………...BANNER

JUNIOR CLASSES

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale B Class

30. Showmanship age 21 31. Showmanship age 20 32. Showmanship age 19 33. Showmanship age 18 34. Showmanship age 17 35. Showmanship age 16 36. Showmanship age 15 37. Showmanship age 14 38. Showmanship age 13

SR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN.........ROSETTE SR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN……RIBBON

CAREY BELT MEMORIAL TROPHY: A trophy will be presented to the Champion Showman in the Junior Show. The trophy honors the memory of Carey Belt a top Beef Showman at the Delaware State Fair.

39. Showmanship age 12 40. Showmanship age 11 41. Showmanship age 10 42. Showmanship ages 5-9

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JR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN………ROSETTE JR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN………RIBBON

Class

43. Late Junior Heifer Calf (born 3/1/20 - 4/30/20)

44. Early Junior Heifer Calf (born 1/1/20- 2/29/20)

45. Late Senior Heifer Calf (born 11/1/19 - 12/31/19)

46. Early Senior Heifer Calf (born 9/1/19 - 10/31/19)

47. Late Summer Yearling Heifer (born 7/1/19 - 8/31/19)

48. Early Summer Yearling Heifer(born 5/1/19 – 6/30/19)

49. Late Junior Yearling Heifer (born 3/1/19 – 4/30/19)

50. Early Junior Yearling Heifer (born 1/1/19 – 2/28/19)

51. Late Senior Yearling Heifer (born 11/1/18 – 12/31/18)

52. Early Senior Yearling Heifer (born 9/1/18-10/31/18)

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER……………..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER…………..RIBBON

DELAWARE BRED AND OWNED CHAMPION HEIFER: Juniors only; Registration must be 100% in junior’s name. Exhibitor must be a DE resident regardless of 4-H/FFA membership. Tomahawk Cattle Co. will present banner. Sponsored by Tomahawk Cattle Company. PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale C Class

53. Market Steer 54. NEW Beef Finishing Project: Entries must

have prior year Feeder Calf tag and current year Market Steer tag, must meet weight requirements both years and be

• Aberdeen – Angus • Charolais • Limousin • Red Angus • Hereford • Shorthorn • Maine Anjou • Simmental • All Other Registered Breeds

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shown/exhibited by the same exhibitor both years

GRAND CHAMPION STEER……….ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION STEER……….RIBBON

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER AWARD: Sponsored by Palmer Family

55. Feeder Calf GRAND CHAMPION FEEDER CALF………ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION FEEDER CALF………RIBBON

GRAND CHAMPION FEEDER CALF AWARD: Sponsored by Ebert Family Simmentals

DAIRY CATTLE

Superintendent &Assistants: See Pages 15-16 Location: Quillen Arena Show Dates and Times: See Pages 13 Arrival and Departure: See Pages 24-26 Entry Fees:

A. A $10.00 entry fee per class (excluding groups/pairs and showmanship/fitting classes) is required for all Open show entries. A $10.00 entry fee per class (excluding groups/pairs and showmanship/fitting classes) is required for all Junior Show entries. For any out-of-state exhibitors, the entry fee is $10.00 per class (excluding groups/pairs and showmanship/fitting classes) is required for Open show entries.

Department Rules and Regulations: A. Entries can only be made online via the

Delaware State Fair’s website beginning 9:00 AM April 1, 2020 thru 11:59 PM June 1, 2020.


C. Entries will be accepted as stall space permits. When stall space is full, entries will


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be put on a waiting list and accepted if space becomes available.

D. Delaware entries have priority, but cattle from other states will be accepted as stall space permits. All on-line entries are date and time stamped. This will be used in the decision for non-Delaware entries; earliest date/time will prevail. Delaware entries will have priority and out-of-state cattle will be accepted thereafter as barn space permits.

E. All animals must be registered with their respective breed associations. All registration papers will be checked for verification of age and identification by the Superintendent or his agent prior to show day starting at 10:00 AM Saturday.

F. Exhibitors should keep in mind that animals may have to be moved to make room for other entries. First bedding will be supplied by the Fair.

G. Due to new fans (or ventilation) in the Schabinger Pavilion, portable fans will not be permitted.

H. Exhibitors having leased animals shall have a bona-fide lease agreement. A Delaware Youth Dairy Leasing Agreement must be obtained from the 4-H office. The required information shall be entered on the lease form with proper signatures from both the Junior Exhibitor and their parents/guardians and the owner of the animal. This is the only leasing form that will be accepted. No other versions of the leasing agreement will be accepted. Lease agreements must be signed and submitted to the 4-H office by May 1 of the current year. Submitted leases will be forwarded to the Delaware State Fair entry department.

I. All exhibitors of dairy cows that need to be milked while on exhibit on the fairgrounds are required to use the Fair’s milking parlor for that purpose. Exhibitors must notify the superintendent of any milking animals treated with antibiotics. There will be a severe penalty for anyone who knowingly puts antibiotic-containing milk in the milk tank, including loss of premiums and any other action the fair may deem necessary. Due to restrictions by some Dairy

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Cooperatives the Fair may not be paid for milk produced during Fair week.

J. All animals used in group classes must be entered and shown in individual classes, but no exhibitor may collect more than 2 monies in any class. Family entries operating as single herd units in testing and similar programs may be considered as eligible exhibitors in group classes. All senior yearlings in milk shall show as 2 year olds and be eligible for senior group classes. Substitutions will be allowed within the same breed. No added entries will be allowed.

K. The Grand Champion of each breed will return to compete for the Supreme Champion of the Open Dairy Show. Cows shall NOT be milked out. Both Judges will confer to select the Supreme Champion.

L. The Junior Champion of each breed will return to compete for Supreme Champion Heifer of the Open Dairy Show. Both Judges will confer to select the Supreme Champion Heifer.

M. Dairy exhibitors are expected to wear white pants and shirt or white pants with a colored shirt and safe shoes.

N. There will NOT be a specific class for best udder. The judge will select the best udder in each milking class. That entry will receive a $30 premium above their normal premium placing. If the judge feels that no animal is worthy of the best udder, then no award will be given.

O. Show harnesses will be used during all Dairy Cattle Shows. The Delaware State Fair will supply the exhibitor number to be inserted into each harness. This number shall be worn whenever the animal is in the show ring. Showmen must have the appropriate exhibitor back tag number to be admitted into the showring to insure accurate record keeping for payment of premiums.

Junior Dairy Show Policies:

A. The Showmanship Classes will start at 9:00 AM

B. We will have two show rings and two judges. One for Holsteins and one for Colored

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Breeds. Breed classes will start after Showmanship classes are completed. The Holstein Ring will start with Spring Calves and follow the order of the handbook. The Colored Breed Ring will start with Ayrshire Spring Calves and follow the order of the handbook. Colored Breeds will then show in alphabetical order, each breed starting with spring calves.

C. The Junior Champion of each breed will compete for Supreme Champion Junior Female. The Grand Champion of each breed will compete for Supreme Champion. Milk out is optional. Both judges will confer to select the Supreme Champions.

D. To be eligible to show an animal in the Junior Show the animal must be registered in the name of the exhibitor. Active Delaware 4-H and FFA members are permitted to exhibit in the junior show regardless of residency. The exhibitor(s) will also be eligible to enter in Open Classes.

E. Animals must be registered in the name of the exhibitor 60 days prior to the Show as further proof of ownership by the person whose name entry is made. Exhibitors with leased animals must have a valid lease agreement in place as of May 1 and a copy of the lease will be submitted to the Fair from the 4-H office and will be verified by the Superintendent.

F. Animals used in the fitting and showmanship classes must be owned or leased by the exhibitor. Exhibitors in the Junior Show may enter the same animals in the Open Show.

G. If a junior exhibitor cannot safely control their animal they will be asked to leave the show ring.

H. Only one entry per class will be accepted in the Junior Show.

Class

1. Herdsman’s & Display Award: Due to the short period of time, decorations/displays are optional. No herdsman’s awards will be given this year.

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TOP HERDSMAN: Plaque Awarded to the Top Herdsman and will be displayed in the Dairy area.

OPEN SHOW

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale D • Ayrshire • Brown Swiss

• Guernsey • Holstein

• Jersey • Milking Short Horn

Class

2. Spring Heifer Calf (born 3-1-20 to 5-31-20) 3. Winter Heifer Calf (born 12-1-19 to 2-29-20) 4. Fall Heifer Calf (born 9-1-19 to 11-30-19) 5. Summer Yearling Heifer (6-1-19 to 8-31-19) 6. Spring Yearling Heifer (born 3-1-19 to 5-31-

19) 7. Winter Yearling Heifer (born 12-1-18 to 2-

28-19) 8. Fall Yearling Heifer (born 9-1-18 to 11-30-

18) JUNIOR CHAMPION Female-each breed……………………..RIBBON RESERVE JR. CHAMPION Female-each breed………………RIBBON

Class

9. Junior Best 3 Females (3 females under 2 yrs., at least one to be bred and all to be owned by exhibitor)

10. Junior 2 yr. old Cow (born 3-1-18 to 8-31-18) 11. Senior 2 yr. old Cow (born 9-1-17 to 2-28-

18) 12. 3 yr. old Cow (born 9-1-16 to 8-31-17) 13. 4 yr. old Cow (born 9-1-15 to 8-31-16) 14. Aged Cow (born before 9-1-15)

15. 100,000 Pound Production 16. Dry Cow (must have freshened at least

once) SENIOR CHAMPION (Female-each breed)…………………… RIBBON RESERVE SR. CHAMPION (Female-each breed)…………….. RIBBON

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GRAND CHAMPION (Female)………………………………….BANNER RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION (Female)……………………..ROSETTE

Class (Group Class-no more than 2 entries per class)

17. Produce of Dam (2 animals) 18. Dam & Daughter 19. Best 3 Females - any age - All bred and

owned by exhibitor 20. Exhibitor’s Herd, 5 females, all owned by

the exhibitor; two over 2 yrs., two under 2 yrs., and one any age.

SUPREME CHAMPION Female-all breeds……………………BANNER JUNIOR SUPREME CHAMPION Female-all breeds……….....BANNER

GRAND CHAMPION AYRSHIRE: Awarded in Open Show, In memory of Rockland Jack’s Velvet, a long time winner of the Ayrshire Show

ALBERT MCCLEMENTS MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded to Grand Champion Guernsey, Open Show, in memory of Albert McClements, Presented by the Albert McClements Family

JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale B • Ayrshire • Brown Swiss

• Guernsey • Holstein

• Jersey • Milking Short Horn

Class

Age as of January 1 of the current year. 21. Fitting & Showmanship Contest (5-9 yrs. of

age) 22. Fitting & Showmanship Contest (10-12

years of age) JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN...............ROSETTE JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP…...............RIBBON

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23. Fitting & Showmanship Contest (13-14 years of age)



SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN........................ROSETTE SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN......................….RIBBON

KENNETH WARREN MEMORIAL AWARD: Awarded to Overall Showmanship Champion, in memory of Kenneth E. Warren Class

26. Spring Heifer Calf (born 3-1-20 to 5-31-20) 27. Winter Heifer Calf (born 12-1-19 to 2-29-20) 28. Fall Heifer Calf (born 9-1-19 to 11-30-19) 29. Summer Yearling Heifer (born 6-1-19 to 8-

31-19) 30. Spring Yearling Heifer (born 3-1-19 to 5-31-

19) 31. Winter Yearling Heifer (born 12-1-18 to 2-

28-19) 32. Fall Yearling Heifer (born 9-1-18 to 11-30-

18) BEST BRED AND OWNED JUNIOR FEMALE (The best bred and owned female will be designated in each junior female class. Those animals will return to compete for best bred and owned junior female.) No entry required. JUNIOR CHAMPION (Female-each breed) …………………….RIBBON RESERVE JR. CHAMPION (Female-each breed)……………...RIBBON

Class

33. 2 yr. old Cow (born 9-1-17 to 8-31-18) 34. 3 yr. old Cow (born 9-1-16 to 8-31-17) 35. 4 years and older Cow (born before 9-1-

16) 36. Dry cow (must have freshened at least

once) SENIOR CHAMPION (Female-each breed)…………………….RIBBON RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION (Female-each breed)……………...RIBBON

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GRAND CHAMPION (Female)…............ …ROSETTE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION (Female)….RIBBON

Class

If both animals in Class No. 37 are 2-yr. old and over, one of them need not be shown in an individual class.

37. Dam & Daughter SUPREME CHAMPION Female……………..BANNER JUNIOR SUPREME CHAMPION Female….BANNER

DE HOLSTEIN AWARD: Awarded to Supreme Champion Senior Female of the Junior Show The Holstein Association will present an award to a Supreme Champion in the Junior Show to be selected from among the 6 Grand Champions.

DELAWARE DAIRY YOUTH FUTURITY All Breed Summer Calves

This class shall be open to any Delaware Junior Show exhibitor of any breed. Calves in the futurity must be exhibited by a Delaware Junior Dairy Exhibitor. All breeds will compete together in one class. The age of the animals shall be summer yearlings born 06-01-19 to 08-31-19. The animal shall have been entered in the futurity in the following manner: The animal shall be registered or leased in the name of the exhibitor by May 1st of the current year. The final entry requires an exhibitor’s name. Entry fees shall be: $ 5.00 due November 15, 2019 $ 10.00 due January 31, 2020 $ 20.00 due May 22, 2020

If you do not enter the animal on the first date, the entry fee will be doubled. If your first entry is made on January 31, you will pay $30.00. If you do not enter until May 22, the fee is $70.00. Each exhibitor will receive a shirt to be worn for the show with white pants. Prize money will be determined by the number of entries in the show. The best bred and owned animal will be recognized with a special award in memory of Sam Dixon, Jr. The highest placing animal of each breed will

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compete in the Junior Champion class for their respective breeds in the Junior Dairy Show. Animals shown in the futurity will not participate in the conformation class of the Junior Show; however, they may be used in the Fitting and Showmanship class and may be shown in the Open Dairy Show.

GOAT

Superintendent & Assistants: See Pages 15-16 Location: Office: Simpson Building All Shows: New Castle Building Show Dates and Times: See Pages 13 Arrival and Departure: See Pages 24-26 Entry Fees:

A. A $10.00 entry fee per class (excluding groups/pairs and showmanship/fitting classes) is required for all show entries.

Department Rules and Regulations:

A. Entries can only be made online via the Delaware State Fair’s website beginning 9:00 AM April 1, 2020 thru 11:59 PM June 1, 2020.


C. Entries are restricted to Delaware breeders only. Active Delaware 4-H members are permitted to exhibit in open and junior livestock shows regardless of residency.


E. Only one entry per class in the Junior Show. The exhibitor(s) will also be eligible to enter in the Open Class.

F. Market weigh-ins will take place Thursday, July 30 at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. YQCA papers will be collected at the scales and back tags will be handed out at the scales.

G. Registration papers for Dairy Goats will be checked in the Goat Barn office from 1:00


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PM to 3:00 PM on Friday, July 24. Goats whose registration papers have not been checked will not be allowed to show.

H. Registration papers for Pygmy goats will be checked in the Goat barn office from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM on Monday July 27. Goats whose registration papers have not been checked will not be allowed to show.

I. Registration papers for Meat Breed Goats will be checked in the Goat Barn office from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Friday, July 31. Goats whose registration papers have not been checked will not be allowed to show.

J. Once an animal is scratched during registration paper check, that particular animal cannot be re-entered into a show.

K. Bring your own hay, grain, pails, etc. Your first bedding will be provided by the Fair. All bedding should be cleaned/changed daily.

L. All dairy and market goats must be body clipped before entering the fairgrounds. This does not apply to pygmy goats or meat breed does. Any sick or underweight animal will not be permitted to unload. All does, regardless of age, shall have official scrapie identifications. This identification may be by ear tag, tattoo, or microchip. Any animals not having proper scrapie identification will NOT be allowed to show. If additional information is needed, contact Bob Moore, Delaware Department of Agriculture at 302-698-4566. This rule applies to all sheep and all goats including Pygmy Goats.

M. Junior Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to use Market Goats only for the Jr. Showmanship and Fitting (combined) Show. However; if and only if an exhibitor does not have a market goat, they will be permitted to use their own meat breed goat if that breed goat is entered in the Open Meat Goat Breed Show. This meat breed goat will be permitted to and must enter the fairgrounds by 8:00 AM on Saturday, July 25 with the market animals.

N. The exhibitor’s back tag pertains to the animal entry number, not the exhibitor number.

O. All pens in the New Castle Barn on Tuesday night are reserved for Market animals held

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for Thursday’s auction. All New Castle pens will be assigned. Please see the Superintendent for pen assignment.

Dairy Goat Policies:

A. Base date for ages of animals shall be computed as of show day.

B. There will be no pre-show milk out. No exhibitor may collect more than 2 premiums in one class in the Open Division.

C. In making your entries, remember that all Does under 24 months of age that have never freshened shall compete in the Junior Doe Division and any Doe which has freshened shall compete in the Senior Division. This includes dry milkers.

D. The Open Show only is sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association and their rules shall govern. Dress code for sanction show is white or khaki pants and white shirt. The show order is subject to change. The Junior and Senior Open Shows are not separately sanctioned.

E. The original registration certificate is required for all Dairy animals six months of age or older and this MUST be shown to the Superintendent or Show Secretary at the previously noted time. The original registration certificate or duplicate application stamped by the ADGA office is required for all Dairy animals under six months of age and this MUST be shown to the Superintendent or Show Secretary at the previously noted times on Wednesday, July 29th.

F. No copies of the registration certificate or the stamped application, telegrams or phone calls will be accepted in lieu of the original certificate. In the Dairy Goat Show, no horned animals shall be allowed to show.

Junior Market Goat Policies:

A. ALL EXHIBITORS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF YQCA CLASS CERTIFICATION BEFORE ANIMALS CAN BE PENNED AND RECEIVE PASSES.

B. All junior market animal exhibitors MUST complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training certification,

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unless they have an existing Youth Pork Quality Assurance (YPQA) certification that is still valid through July 2020. The YQCA training certification course can be only done online for 2020, but must be completed prior to the start of the 2020 Delaware State Fair (July 23, 2020).




d. Certifications must be turned into the superintendent during weigh-ins on Thursday, July 30 at 9:00AM – 10:00AM.

C. Any breed or crosses will be eligible to compete in the Market Classes. Fainting goats are not eligible. Registration papers are not required on goats entered in the Market Classes.

D. Anyone entering a Lamancha crossbreed, which may have difficulty wearing an ear tag, must contact the Fair Office (302-398-3269) and other arrangements will be made.

E. Wethers and does can be shown in the Market Show. Doe kids shown in the

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Market Classes are not eligible to compete in the meat breed show.

F. Intact Males: Any interest in showing intact males will be considered by the Goat Show Committee for future shows.

G. Market goats must weigh a minimum of 45 pounds and a maximum of 120 pounds. Animals will be divided by weight based on the number of animals.

H. Junior exhibitors may only show a maximum of two market goats not in the same class. Only bring two market goats to the fair per exhibitor even if you tagged more than two.

I. Weigh-In: Will begin in the New Castle Building following the General Barn Meeting in the Kent Building. Goats will be weighed and toothed prior to showing. Goats will be placed in classes according to weight.

J. Market goats must be shown in uniformly short hair and must be body clipped before entering the fairgrounds.

K. Age: Goats must have their milk teeth and show no breaking or eruption of either of the two permanent front teeth and must be less than one (1) year old.

L. Horns: If horned, horns must be tipped blunt.

M. Either Market or Breed Animals may be used for showmanship contest, but the animal must be entered in a show class.

N. Showmanship classes may be adjusted due to class size. There will be a minimum class size of 3 exhibitors.

O. The top placed animals in each class will be marked for identification of order for Tuesday (Livestock Extravaganza) and Thursday (Livestock Auction) night.

P. As a convenience to exhibitors who have determined that they consider the Fair as a terminal event for their market animal(s), the Fair has solicited one or more private/ independent buyers to contact Exhibitors about purchasing their animal(s). The Fair exercises best efforts to identify reliable and dependable buyers, however the Fair will not under any

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circumstances be responsible for any issue(s) that may develop between the exhibitors and the buyers. None of these requirements are meant to preclude an exhibitor from entering into a private sale with whomever they decide. None of these Buyers have any affiliation with the Fair. Exhibitors who decide to sell their animals to any Buyer are reminded of the following: (1) all terms and conditions of each sale such as price, animal weight, total consideration to be paid, when payment is to be made, the time and date the animal(s) will be transferred to the Buyer, etc. are matters strictly between the Exhibitor and the Buyer. The Fair is not in any way responsible for any aspect of the transaction including payment and transfer of ownership and possession of the animal; and (2) the Exhibitor is responsible for caring for the animal until the Buyer takes possession; and (3) selling an animal to a Buyer does not relieve the Exhibitor from the obligation to have the animal(s) removed from the fairgrounds by the scheduled release time(s).

Q. The use of any drug or chemical compound that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat animals is prohibited. The illegal administration of approved drugs and compounds is also prohibited. All animals shall be subject to tests for substances that exceed the acceptable levels established by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, The Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank and the Environmental Protection Agency. A positive test will result in the forfeiter of all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds, as

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well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal be forfeited. No animal shall be presented for sale that contains any prohibited drug residue. The owner, exhibitor and caretaker are responsible for strict adherence to FDA regulations concerning withdrawal time of all medication.

R. All market animals presented for sale at the Junior Livestock Auction must be free of any and all prohibited drug or substance residue. If an animal is found in violation of the Wholesome Meat Act or any other drug or residue rules, all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds shall be forfeited. Testing positive for any prohibited substance residue at slaughter and which renders the food product unsafe shall subject the junior livestock exhibitor to forfeiture of auction proceeds as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal.

S. If two market animals entered by the same exhibitor are determined to be in the same weight class, the exhibitor shall select one of the two animals to be moved up to the next higher weight class thereby allowing the exhibitor the opportunity to show both animals.

Open Meat Goat Policies: A. Exhibitors must produce registration papers

on all animals registered in the show. B. No meat animals over 5 years will be

permitted to show. C. Any animal entered in the Market Goat Show

may not be shown in the Meat Breed Goat Show.

D. NOTE: Percentage classes are 50% to fewer than 93.74%. Purebred classes (purebred and full bloods) to include only 93.75% and

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above. All animals in the Boer goat classes must show papers at time indicated on the second page of the Goat Department. Purebred and Percentage shown separately.

Open Pygmy Goat Policies:

A. All pygmy goats are required to be registered. Registration papers to be checked in the office Saturday, July 25 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

B. No wethers over 5 years of age will be permitted to show.

C. Pygmy goats used in the showmanship and fitting contest must be entered in one of the pygmy goat show classes.

SPECIAL AWARDS

THE DELMARVA GOAT ASSOCIATION AWARD The Delmarva Goat Association is proud to recognize and present an award to the Sr

Showmanship Champion, Sr Reserve Showmanship Champion, Jr Showmanship

Champion and Jr Reserve Showmanship Champion Award winners of the Boer Meat, Pygmy and Dairy

Goat shows.

JOANNE WHITE MEMORIAL AWARD As a 4-H leader, dairy farm operator, officer of the

Delaware Dairy Goat Association, and friend, JoAnne White’s contribution to the industry is

exceptional. JoAnne is missed, but her legacy lives on through those whose lives she enriched.

Class

1. Educational and Promotional Display Award: CANCELLED FOR 2020

Class

2. Herdsman’s Award: CANCELLED FOR 2020

DAIRY GOAT DIVISION PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale A

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Dairy Fitting and Showmanship (Use any Dairy Breed; exhibitor must own animal)

Class

3. Fitting Contest (ages 19-21) 4. Fitting Contest (ages 17-18) 5. Fitting Contest (ages 15-16) 6. Fitting Contest (ages 13-14) 7. Fitting Contest (ages 11-12) 8. Fitting Contest (ages 9-10) 9. Fitting Contest (ages 7-8) 10. Fitting Contest (ages 5-6) GRAND CHAMPION FITTING……..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION FITTING …..RIBBON 11. Showmanship (ages 19-21) 12. Showmanship (ages 17-18) 13. Showmanship (ages 15-16) 14. Showmanship (ages 13-14) SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP……………………….ROSETTE SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP…………………….RIBBON 15. Showmanship (ages 11-12) 16. Showmanship (ages 9-10) 17. Showmanship (ages 7-8) 18. Showmanship (ages 5-6) JR. GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP………………………ROSETTE JR. RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP…………………………RIBBON

OPEN DAIRY GOAT SHOW

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale B

OPEN CLASSES

• Nigerian

Dwarfs • Oberhaslis

• Nubians • All Other Purebreds (AOP)

• Saanens • Recorded Grades

JUNIOR DOE

Class

19. Junior Kids: under 4 months

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20. Senior Kids: 4 to 8 months 21. Junior Yearlings: 9 to 12 months 22. Senior Yearlings: 13 to 24 months GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE ……...…ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE…...…RIBBON

Class

23. Junior Get of Sire: 3 Does from same sire, under 2 years not in milk. Can be combined with other exhibitor.

SENIOR DOE

DOES in MILK

Class

24. Doe: under 2 yrs. 25. Doe: 2 yrs. and under 3 yrs. 26. Doe: 3 yrs. and under 5 yrs. 27. Doe: 5 yrs. and over GRAND CHAMPION SR. DOE………….ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION SR. DOE………..RIBBON SUPREME DOE IN SHOW……………...BANNER

Class

28. Senior Get of Sire (can be combined with other class exhibitor - 3 Does from same Sire in milk)

29. Produce of Dam (2 Does in milk from same Dam, one herd)

30. Dam & Daughter (can be combined with other class exhibitor)

31. Dairy Herd (3 Does in milk from one herd) BEST UDDER IN SHOW (All Breeds)………BANNER

MEAT GOAT DIVISION

JUNIOR MARKET GOAT SHOW

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale C

Class

32. Market Goat class determined after weigh-in by weight and not breeds.

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT……..BANNER RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET GOAT…...RIBBON

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SHOWMANSHIP – MARKET & MEAT GOAT BREED PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale A

Class

33. Showmanship Contest (ages 20 to 21) 34. Showmanship Contest (ages 18 to 19) 35. Showmanship Contest (age 17) 36. Showmanship Contest (age 16) 37. Showmanship Contest (age 15) 38. Showmanship Contest (age 14) 39. Showmanship Contest (age 13) SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP………………..ROSETTE SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP……………….RIBBON 40. Showmanship Contest (age 12) 41. Showmanship Contest (age 11) 42. Showmanship Contest (age 10) 43. Showmanship Contest (age 9) 44. Showmanship Contest (age 8) 45. Showmanship Contest (age 7) 46. Showmanship Contest (ages 5 & 6) JR. GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP………………...ROSETTE JR. RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP…………………RIBBON

OPEN MEAT GOAT SHOW

• Percentages • Purebreds


Class

47. Junior Does: under 3 months 48. Junior Does: 3 and under 6 months 49. Junior Does: 6 and under 9 months 50. Junior Does: 9 and under 12 months GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE…..........ROSETTE GRAND RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE……………...RIBBON

Class

51. Yearling Doe: 12 and under 16 months

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52. Yearling Doe: 16 and under 20 months 53. Yearling Doe: 20 and under 24 months GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING DOE…..…ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING DOE…….RIBBON

Class

54. Senior Doe: 24 and under 36 months (2 to 3 yrs.)



GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR DOE….........ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR DOE………..RIBBON GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED GOAT…..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION PUREBRED GOAT................RIBBON GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE GOAT……………….. ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION PERCENTAGE GOAT……………...RIBBON OVERALL PUREBRED AND PERCENTAGE SUPREME MEAT BREED CHAMPION…... BANNER

PYGMY GOAT DIVISION

Cecil ‘Sonny’ and Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Warren Memorial Award

This award will be presented to the Pygmy Goat Showmanship & Fitting Sr Grand Champion in

memory of Betty and Sonny Warren. PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale A

Showmanship and Fitting

(Pygmy Goats Only) (Showmanship classes may be combined if only

1 exhibitor in a class)

Class

57. Showmanship & Fitting Contest (ages 19 to 21)




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SR. GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP& FITTING…….ROSETTE SR. RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP& FITTING…..RIBBON 61. Showmanship & Fitting Contest (age 11) 62. Showmanship & Fitting Contest (age 10) 63. Showmanship & Fitting Contest (age 9) 64. Showmanship & Fitting Contest (age 8) 65. Showmanship & Fitting Contest (age 7) 66. Showmanship & Fitting Contest (5 & 6) JR.GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP & FITTING……........ROSETTE JR. RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP & FITTING……….RIBBON

OPEN PYGMY GOAT SHOW


Doe Show Class

67. Junior Doelings: under 3 months 68. Doelings: 3 months to under 6 months 69. Junior Yearling Does: 6 months to under 9

months 70. Yearling Does: 9 months to under 12



months unfreshened JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION DOE………….ROSETTE JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION DOE……….RIBBON

Class

73. Does: Under 24months freshened 74. Does: 2 years to under 3 years 75. Senior Does: 3 years to under 4 years 76. Senor Does: 4 years to under 5 years 77. Senior Does: 5 years and over SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION DOE…………ROSETTE SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION DOE………RIBBON OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION PYGMY DOE……………ROSETTE OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION PYGMY DOE………….RIBBON

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Wether Show Class

78. Junior Wether and Prospective Wether Kids: under 3 months

79. Wether Kids: 3 months to under 6 months 80. Junior Yearling Wethers: 6 months to

under 9 months 81. Yearling Wethers: 9 months to under 12

months JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION WETHER…...ROSETTE JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION WETHER…RIBBON

Class

82. Wethers: 12 months to under 18 months 83. Wethers: 18 months to under 24 months 84. Senior Wethers: 24 months to under 36

months 85. Senior Wethers: 36 months to under 48

months 86. Senior Wethers: 48 months to under 60

months SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION WETHER..…..........ROSETTE SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION WETHER…............RIBBON OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION WETHER……........ROSETTE OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION WETHER……………RIBBON SUPREME PYGMY………………BANNER

DAIRY GOAT MILKING CONTEST

CONTEST CANCELLED FOR 2020

HORSE & PONY

Superintendent & Assistants: See Pages 15-16 Location: Quillen Arena Show Dates and Times: See Pages 13 Arrival and Departure: See Pages 24-26 Entry/Stall Fees:

A. A $15.00 per animal stall fee must accompany all entries, with the exception of

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foals stabled with their dam. All classes require a $5.00 entry fee, per class. No exhibitor can have more than two entries in any single class. Due to the amount of work involved, no refunds will be made on entry fees.




C. Entries and stall space will be taken on a first-come first-served basis until stalls are filled. Horses and ponies will be assigned to barns and stalls in the order in which entries are received. The stall waiting list will be posted on the Fair’s website and updated periodically.

D. All exhibitors and participants must be Delaware residents; however active Delaware 4-H members are permitted to exhibit regardless of residency. Out-of-state horses and ponies WILL NOT be accepted for the 2020 Fair.

E. Stall Assignments will be posted next to the Horse Dept. Office, located in the North end of the Sussex Barn. Those exhibitors stalling their horse and ponies in the Horse Tent must walk, do not ride. All animals allotted stalls must be shown in classes entered or future entries will not be accepted.

F. Youth (ages 5-21) may not exhibit a stallion in any class except ages 1 year and under in open classes only.

G. Upon entering the ring, the clothing and appearance of the exhibitor must be neat, clean, and suitable show apparel. Shirts and jackets must be long-sleeved with a collar and boots must be worn. No staples or tacks to be used. You must have correct exhibitors number on or you will be disqualified.

H. Paperwork for all registered Horses and Ponies will be checked between 9:00 AM


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and 2:00 PM on their respective arrival dates in order to be eligible to show.

I. Tack rooms will be assigned to exhibitors according to the number of animals exhibited. Those persons desiring stalls next to each other need to indicate this in the comment section of the on-line entry process.

J. Registered animals shown at the Fair must be accompanied with registration papers properly registered in the exhibitor’s name from a recognized Breed Association for verification of age, identification and ownership. Bill of sale, signed transfer, lease pending or affidavit from seller will not be accepted as evidence of registration. A letter from the Secretary of the respective Breed Association stating identification of animal and exhibitor’s ownership will be accepted if papers are not available. Stallions, over 2 years of age shown in hand classes, must be registered with a recognized breed association.

K. It is requested that all foals be shown in halter by a handler. All animals entered or associated with entered animals must be in show condition or will not be accepted. Animals are subject to inspection by an exhibit committee.

L. Exhibitors must furnish their own feed. Your first straw bedding will be provided by the Fair.

M. English and Western Pleasure horses and ponies may not be ridden in hackamore, martingales or tie-downs. The chin straps may be flat chains or flat leather at least 1/2 inch wide. No riding horses or ponies between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.

N. There will be absolutely no turning horses or ponies loose in the show ring at all. No horses or points in the grove or camping area at any time. No riding will be permitted around the Carnival or stable areas except before entering the show ring.

O. If in the opinion of the judge, an entry does not merit a premium, then no premium shall be paid. Further, he is empowered to limit the top award in any class to a second, third,

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or lower premium if in his opinion the quality of the class so merits.

P. Superintendent will make all final decision regarding interpretation of the rules. Exhibitors violating the rules will have their premium monies withheld and/or future entries refused.

Q. The Delaware State Fair is not a member of any horse affiliated group. Therefore, you will notice that our Show is run somewhat differently and some of our rules may differ from those followed in some sanctioned horse shows. Our purpose is to have animals here on exhibit for the duration of the Fair since many of our patrons have never had the opportunity of seeing animals close up.

R. The State 4H Horse & Pony show has been cancelled for 2020.

Grooming and Showmanship Policies:

A. Horses in classes 1, 2 and 3 and Ponies in classes 69, 70, and 71 may only enter in one class because of Champion and Reserve.

B. Grooming and Showmanship classes are open to Junior Exhibitors only.

C. Judged 40% appearance of horse, 10% appearance of exhibitor, and 50% showmanship. Shown in hand in a bridle or halter.

D. Exhibitors must have entered their horse in at least one other class in the Horse & Pony Dept. Horse must be owned by exhibitor or parent. All registered animals must be registered in the name of exhibitor, sibling, parent or grandparents of exhibitor. Horse must be shown by owner or immediate family member.

E. Miniatures are allowed in the Grooming and Showmanship Pony classes.

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale B GROOMING & SHOWMANSHIP - HORSES

Class

1. Grooming & Showmanship: ages 5 – 9 2. Grooming & Showmanship: ages 10 – 13

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3. Grooming & Showmanship: ages 14 – 21 GRAND CHAMPION………………$40 RESERVE CHAMPION…………….$35

Class

4. Grooming & Showmanship: Adult (Ages 22+)

CLASSES – IN HAND Open Class must measure 14.2 hands to be shown in halter or bridle at the walk and trot.

APPALOOSA Class

5. Registered Stallion: 2 yrs. and over 6. Registered Broodmare (with foal by side) 7. Registered Mare: 3 yrs. and over 8. Registered Gelding: 3 yrs. and over 9. Registered Mare, Gelding or Colt: 1 yr. and

under 2 yrs. 10. Registered Mare or Gelding: 2 yrs. and

under 3 yrs. 11. Filly or Colt: under 1 yr. GRAND CHAMPION…………….$40 RESERVE CHAMPION………….$35

QUARTER HORSE

Class

12. Registered Stallion: 2 yrs. and over 13. Registered Broodmare (with foal by side) 14. Registered Mare: 3 yrs. and over 15. Registered Gelding: 3 yrs. and over 16. Registered Mare, Gelding or Colt: 1 yr. and

under 2 yrs. 17. Registered Mare or Gelding: 2 yrs. and

under 3 yrs. 18. Filly or Colt: under 1 yr. GRAND CHAMPION…………….$40 RESERVE CHAMPION………….$35

PAINT Class

19. Registered Stallion: 2 yrs. and over 20. Registered Broodmare (with foal by side) 21. Registered Mare: 3 yrs. and over 22. Registered Gelding: 3 yrs. and over

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23. Registered Mare, Gelding or Colt: 1 yr. and under 2 yrs.

24. Registered Mare or Gelding: 2 yrs. and under 3 yrs.

25. Filly or Colt: Under 1 yr. GRAND CHAMPION…………….$40 RESERVE CHAMPION………….$35

OPEN CLASS No Registered animals are allowed in these classes unless they are not offered in the above classes.

Class

26. Mare: 3 yrs. and over 27. Gelding: 3 yrs. and over 28. Mare or Gelding: 1 yr. and under 3 yrs. 29. Colt: 1 yr. and under 2 yrs. 30. Filly: under 1 yr. 31. Colt: under 1 yr. GRAND CHAMPION……………$40 RESERVE CHAMPION…………$35 SUPREME HALTER HORSE (GRAND CHAMPION from each breed will compete for this award)

SADDLE HORSE PERFORMANCE CLASS

We will have an English judge and a Western judge. Following the English performance classes, the Western performance classes will begin. The Trail classes will run concurrently, with a time period to work.

Class

32. Adult Equitation (Ages 22+): English tack. Judged on ability of rider to have horse perform walk, trot, canter and such other tests as judge may direct to determine rider’s abilities. Conformation not to count.

33. Youth Equitation Ages 10-13, Same as Class 32, but open only to youth.

34. Youth Equitation Ages 14-21, Same as Class 32, but open only to youth.

35. Adult English Pleasure (Ages 22+): English tack. Judged on manners, performances, quality and suitability of horse to rider. Gaits to be walk, trot, canter and will be asked to back.

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36. Youth English Pleasure: Ages 10-13, Same as Class 35, but open only to youth.

37. Youth English Pleasure: Ages 14-21, Same as Class 35, but open only to youth.

38. Jr. Hunter Under Saddle: Horses 5 yrs and under, judged on performance and soundness and emphasis on suitability and manners. Gaits to be walk, trot, canter and may be asked to hand gallop, and will be asked to back.

39. Sr. Hunter Under Saddle: Horses 6 years and over. All other qualifications as Class 44 apply.

40. Youth Hunter Hack – English tack: Open to youth ages 5-21. The hunter hack horse should move same style as a working hunter. The class will be judged on style over fences, even hunting pace, flat work, manners and way of going. Horses are first required to jump two fences, two feet to two feet nine inches in height. Horses being considered for an award are then to be shown at a walk, trot and canter one or both ways of the ring with light contact.

41. Adult Hunter Hack – English tack (Ages 22+): Open to adults only. Same qualifications as Class 46.

42. English Command - English tack: This is open to anyone ages 5 and older. To perform both ways of the ring at any gait requested by the judge. Refusal to take commands immediately or break a gait will cause elimination.

LUNCH BREAK

Class 43. Lead line: (English or Western) Rider must

be 5-6 years old as of January 1. Leader may be anyone age 18 and older. Placing awarded in lead line are not eligible for any other riding class at the horse show.

BROOKE LEBLANC MEMORIAL TROPHY: The First Place Horse Lead Line Award will be presented in memory of Brooke LeBlanc.

44. Jr. Western Pleasure: Western tack. Horses 5 years and under. Shown on a loose rein and judged on manners,

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performance and quality at walk, jog, lope and may be asked to back.

45. Sr. Western Pleasure: Horses 6 years and over. All other qualifications as Class 44 apply.

46. Walk-Trot: Ages 5 to 9. Shown at a loose rein and judged on manners, performance and quality at a walk and jog. Judge must ask that all back their horses, English or Western.

47. Walk-Trot: Ages 10-21. Same qualifications as Class 46.

48. Walk-Trot: Ages 22-45. Same qualifications as Class 46.

49. Walk-Trot: Age 46 and over. Same qualifications as Class 46.

50. Walk-Trot limited: all ages 5 and older. Those participating in this class are not eligible to show in any other performance class.

51. Youth Western Pleasure: Ages 10-13. Shown on a loose rein and judged on manners, performance and quality at walk, jog, lope and will be asked to back.

52. Youth Western Pleasure: Ages 14-21. Same qualifications as Class 51.

53. Adult Western Horsemanship (Ages 22+): Riders judged on seat, hands, ability to control and show horse and suitability of rider to horse. Results as shown by performance of horse are not considered more important than method used in obtaining them. May be asked to perform individually.

54. Youth Western Horsemanship: Ages 10-13. Same qualifications as Class 53.

55. Youth Western Horsemanship: Ages 14-21. Same qualifications as Class 53.

56. Western Command: Mare or gelding to perform both ways of the ring at any gait requested by judge. Refusal to take commands immediately or break gait will result in elimination.

57. Adult Western Trail (Ages 22+): Western Tack. Mare or gelding normally used for pleasure. To be shown over and through obstacles simulating those along the trail. Judged on promptness and suitability of horse to rider with emphasis on manners.

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58. Youth Western Trail: Ages 5-9. Same as Class 57.



61. Adult English Trail (Ages 22+): English tack. Mare or gelding normally used for pleasure. To be shown over and through obstacles simulating those along the trail. Judged on promptness and suitability of horse to rider with emphasis on manners.

62. Youth English Trail: Ages 5-9. Same as Class 61.



65. Pole Bending: Each contestant will begin from a running start and time shall begin and end as the horse’s nose crosses the line. Hard hats must be worn.

66. Barrel Racing: Hard hats and long sleeves must be worn. Must use a western saddle. One horse and one rider.

67. Costume Class: To be shown at a walk. Costume 50%. Originality 50%.

68. Dollar Bareback: Open to all riders ages 5-21. Dollar to be placed under knee. Must respond to all requests of judge for change of gait. Loss of dollar constitutes immediate elimination. Hard hats must be worn. No shorts.

GROOMING & SHOWMANSHIP: PONY

After the lunch break, we will start with leadline followed by the other performance classes. Other than trail, which will be outside starting after lunch break. The Trail class will run with a time period to work.

PLEASE NOTE: Ring 1 - We will start with the showmanship classes followed by the Registered Haflingers, Open Ponies, and Grade Ponies. Ring 2 – We will start with the showmanship classes followed by the Registered Minis, Welsh, and Shetland Ponies.

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Class

69. Grooming & Showmanship: ages 5 - 9 70. Grooming & Showmanship: ages 10 - 13 71. Grooming & Showmanship: ages 14 - 21 GRAND CHAMPION………………$40 RESERVE CHAMPION……………$35

Class

72. Grooming & Showmanship: Adult 22 and over

REGISTERED SHETLAND PONY

All entries must be duly registered or eligible for registration with the American Shetland Pony Club or the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society, and not exceed 11.2 hands in height. All ponies shown in hand. To be judged on conformation, quality, substance and soundness.

Class

73. Shetland Mares, 4 yrs. and over 74. Shetland Foals 75. Shetland Yearlings 76. Shetland, 2 & 3 yrs. Olds 77. Shetland Geldings, 4 yrs. & over 78. Shetland Stallions, 4 yrs. & over GRAND CHAMPION………………$40 RESERVE CHAMPION……………$35

RICHARD & BETTY NIBLETT MEMORIAL TROPHY: A perpetual trophy will be presented to the Grand Champion Shetland Pony each year in memory of Richard and Betty Niblett, two long-time Fair exhibitors and Shetland pony breeders. The Fair was of great importance in their family life.

REGISTERED WELSH PONY

All entries must be duly registered or eligible for registration with Welsh Pony Society of America. All ponies shown in hand. To be judged on conformation, quality, substance and soundness.

Class

79. Welsh Mares, 4 yrs. and over 80. Welsh Foals 81. Welsh Yearlings 82. Welsh, 2 & 3 yr. olds

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83. Welsh Geldings, 4 yrs. & over 84. Welsh Stallions, 4 yrs. & over GRAND CHAMPION……………….$40 RESERVE CHAMPION…………….$35

F. THADDEUS WARRINGTON MEMORIAL TROPHY: A perpetual trophy will be presented to the Grand Champion Welsh Pony each year in memory of Mr. F. Thaddeus Warrington. Mr. Warrington was a beloved Fair exhibitor and breeder of championship Welsh ponies for more than a quarter of a century.

REGISTERED HAFLINGERS Class

85. Haflingers Mares, 4 yrs. and over 86. Haflingers Foals 87. Haflingers Yearlings 88. Haflingers, 2 & 3 yr. olds 89. Haflingers Geldings, 4 yrs. & over 90. Haflingers Stallions, 4 yrs. & over GRAND CHAMPION……………….$40 RESERVE CHAMPION…………….$35

D. LEE WILSON, JR. MEMORIAL TROPHY: A perpetual trophy will be presented to the Grand Champion Haflinger each year in memory of D. Lee Wilson, Jr.

GRADE PONY CLASSES No Registered animals are allowed in these classes. Classes open to non-registered ponies only. Ponies must not measure over 58 inches (14.2 hands). Classes may be divided depending on number of entries. Classes 91 thru 97 are to be shown in halter or bridle at a walk and trot. These classes will be judged on conformation, performance, quality and manners. We will be checking measurements on Grade Pony Classes.

Class

91. Grade Mare: any age, 40” & under 92. Grade Mare: any age, 41”-50” 93. Grade Mare: any age, 51”-58” 94. Grade Gelding: 3 yrs. & over, not

exceeding 58” 95. Grade Foals: under 1 yr., born after

January 1, 2019 96. Grade Filly, Colt or Gelding: under 45”, 1-2

yrs. Old

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97. Grade Filly, Colt or Gelding: 45” & over, 1-2 yrs. Old

GRAND CHAMPION……………….$40 RESERVE CHAMPION…………….$35

REGISTERED OPEN PONY

No Registered animals are allowed in these classes unless they are not offered in the above classes.

98. Registered Stallion 4 Years and Over 99. Registered Mare 4 Years and Over 100. Registered Gelding 4 Years and Over 101. Registered Pony 1-3 Years GRAND CHAMPION……………….$40 RESERVE CHAMPION……………….$35

MICKEY PRATT, JR. MEMORIAL TROPHY: A perpetual trophy will be presented to the Grand Champion Open Pony each year in memory of Mickey Pratt, Jr., a much loved long-time exhibitor and breeder of Trotting bred ponies and Appaloosa horses. There are very few people who could have loved the Fair more. REGISTERED AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSE SHOW All entries must be duly registered or eligible for registration with the American Miniature Horse Association or the American Miniature Horse Registry and not to exceed 38 inches in height. Classes 102 through 107 will be shown in hand at walk or trot. To be judged on conformation, quality, substance and soundness. No whips or crops allowed in halter classes. Class

102. Miniature Mares: 4 yrs. and over 103. Miniature Foals: under 1 year, born after

January 1, 2019 104. Miniature Colt or Filly: yearlings 105. Miniature 2 & 3 yr. olds 106. Miniature Geldings: 4 yrs. and over 107. Miniature Stallions: 4 yrs. and over GRAND CHAMPION………………….$40 RESERVE CHAMPION……………….$35

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PONY PERFORMANCE CLASSES (Grade or Registered Ponies ONLY)

The following pony performance classes are open only to those boys and girls ages 5 to 21 years old as of January 1. Active Delaware 4-H members are permitted to exhibit regardless of residency. Cross entering in English and Western classes is allowed except class 111.

Class

108. Lead line: (English or Western) Rider must be ages 5-6 years old as of January 1st. Leader may be anyone age 18 and older. Placing awarded in lead line are not eligible for any other riding class at the pony show.

109. Western Pleasure: Open to youth ages 5-11, mare or gelding, judged on performance, quality, manners and suitability of pony to rider. Shown at walk, lope & jog.

110. Western Pleasure: Open to youth ages 12-21. Same qualifications as Class 115 apply.

111. Western or English Pleasure: ages 22+. Same qualifications as Class 115 apply.

112. Western Command: Mare or gelding, to perform both ways of the ring at any gait requested by judge. Refusal to take commands immediately or break a gait will cause elimination.

113. Western and English Trail: Mare or gelding, normally used for pleasure. To be shown over & through obstacles simulating those along the trail. Judged on promptness & suitability of pony to rider with emphasis on manners.

114. Walk/Trot Class: (English or Western) Open to riders ages 5-9. Rider not eligible for any other riding class.

115. Barrel Racing: Hard hats must be worn. Must use a western saddle. One pony and one rider.

116. English Pleasure: Open to youth ages 5-11, mare or gelding, judged on performance, quality, manners and suitability of pony to rider. Shown at walk, trot and canter.

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117. English Pleasure: Open to youth ages 12-21. Same qualifications as Class 116 apply.

118. English Command: Mare or gelding, to perform both ways of the ring at any gait requested by judge. Refusal to take commands immediately or break gait will cause elimination.

119. Dollar Bareback: Open to boys and girls ages 5-21. Dollar to be placed under knee. Must respond to all requests of judge for change of gait. Loss of dollar constitutes immediate elimination. No shorts. Class may be divided depending on number of entries.

120. Pleasure Driving Pony: Open to adults only (Ages 22+). Shown to a suitable vehicle. Vehicle shall be a pleasure type, 2 or 4 wheel one-horse vehicle. No stirrup type carts, chariots or racing sulkies will be allowed. No miniatures permitted.

121. Children’s Pet Pony: Any age 5-21, shown to a suitable vehicle and driven by a child at a walk and trot. Judged on performance, manner and suitability for a child’s pony. Assist to driver is allowed. No stallions. No miniatures permitted.

122. Open Roadster Pony: Shown to a bike at a jog, road gait and then at speed, quality and manners. Open to ponies 12.2 hands and under. Tie down not permitted. No pacers.

123. Pleasure Driving Pairs: Shown to a suitable vehicle. Vehicles shall be a pleasure type, 2 or 4 wheel vehicle. No stirrup type carts, chariots, or racing sulkies will be allowed.

124. Pleasure Driving: (Miniatures only) (Single) Ages 5-21, shown to a suitable vehicle, open single pleasure driving is limited to two-wheeled vehicles only. Blinders and overchecks or sidechecks are required. No stirrup type carts, chariots or racing sulkies will be allowed. All pleasure driving vehicles must have baskets or suitable flooring. To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, a collected trot and a working trot. Judged on performance, manner and

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suitability for a pleasure driving horse. No one permitted in cart except driver.

125. Pleasure Driving: (Miniatures only) (Single) Ages 22+, shown to a suitable vehicle, open single pleasure driving is limited to two-wheeled vehicles only. Blinders and overchecks or sidechecks are required. No stirrup type carts, chariots or racing sulkies will be allowed. All pleasure driving vehicles must have baskets or suitable flooring. To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, a collected trot and a working trot. Judged on performance, manner and suitability for a pleasure driving horse. No one permitted in cart except driver.

126. Pleasure Pony Obstacle Driving Class: Normally used for pleasure. To be shown over and through obstacles. Judged on promptness and suitability of pony to driver with emphasis on manners. No miniatures permitted.

GEORGE SCUSE, SR. MEMORIAL TROPHY: A trophy will be presented to the first place pleasure driving pairs class in memory of George Scuse, Sr.

POULTRY

Superintendent &Assistants: See Pages 15-16 Location: Delmarva Building Show Dates and Times: See Pages 13 Arrival and Departure: See Pages 24-26 Entry Fees:

A. A $1.00 entry fee per class is required. Department Rules and Regulations:




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C. All exhibitors must check with the Superintendent to receive their Handbook.

D. ALL BIRDS AND RABBITS ARE ENTERED AT THE OWNER’S OWN RISK. Care will be taken to protect exhibits from injury, but the Delaware State Fair will not in any way hold itself responsible for accidents, loss and/or damage by water, fire, theft or condemnation, or otherwise, whatever may be the cause or extent of the damage or loss sustained.

E. This Department shall be divided into two categories: Junior exhibitors who have not passed their 21st birthday by January 1 of the current year and Senior exhibitors who are 22 years of age or older. Junior exhibitors must enter their birth date when entering online.

F. Exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor 60 days prior to the Fair.

G. Exhibitors will be limited to two birds and one rabbit per class. Each exhibitor will be limited to no more than 100 entries.

H. All poultry and rabbits shown must be in good health and/or condition as determined by fitness and appearance. Refusal will be at the discretion of the Superintendents.

I. Exhibitors showing Quail and Chucker’s must provide their own cages.

J. All judging will be done by the APA and ABA Standards of Perfection except for crossbreed bantams, meat birds, layers, which will be shown in their respective classes. Refer to the standards of perfection for the class each breed should be entered.

K. Rabbits shown must be a minimum of 12 weeks of age. No bred does may be shown.

L. Poultry and rabbits will be disqualified if entered incorrectly. Exhibitors may contact Mike Wasylkowski prior to the entry date to determine appropriate class either via phone (302)-233-1030 or email [email protected].

M. Exhibits will be fed and cared for by the Fair. During the exhibition, all exhibits will be under the control of the Superintendent or his agents and cannot be removed without his consent. Any exhibitor interfering with a judge while discharging his duties, or

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interfering with or handling any specimen or exhibit other than his own shall forfeit all premium monies and awards.

N. All exhibitors shall be on the same basis and shall not display at any time during the Show any marketing or emblem indicating membership or affiliation with any educational or fraternal organization or commercial enterprise.

O. The Poultry and Rabbit shows are limited to exhibitors from Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia.

P. All poultry MUST have numbered leg bands. All rabbits MUST have a permanent ear number (tattoo, marker).

Youth Poultry Showmanship Policies:

A. All Entries must be made by current enrolled 4-H and FFA members and Delaware Youth.

B. Bird used for Showmanship must meet DDA health requirements.

C. Showmanship contest will begin at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 31 with a short meeting discussing procedures of the contest. The bird used must be entered in another poultry class in the Delaware State Fair.

D. Exhibitors will be judged on their ability to handle and examine poultry, the exhibitor’s knowledge of poultry, appearance and actions. Knowledge tested will be age appropriate and consist of questions related to breeds, classes and standard care and management of poultry.

E. Any questions, please contact Michael Wasylkowski either via phone (302)-233-1030 or email [email protected], Delaware State University Cooperative Extension.

SPECIAL AWARDS

IN MEMORY OF BILL EVANS

• Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Award The Junior Exhibitor accumulating the highest

number of points will receive a $50 check. Presented by the Evans Family

• Best Junior Waterfowl Exhibitor Award

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The Junior Exhibitor accumulating the highest number of points in the waterfowl division will

receive a $50 check. Presented by the Evans Family

• Grand Champion Waterfowl Junior Show The Junior Grand Champion in the waterfowl

division will receive a $50 check. Presented by the Evans Family

Premiums in ALL POULTRY & RABBIT classes will

be paid using the following schedule:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th $11.00 $6.50 $4.50 Ribbon

When entering online, be sure to enter in the junior division (under 21) or senior division (22 and over)

BANTAM

MODERN GAME Class

1. Black Male 2. Black Female 3. Birchen Male 4. Birchen Female 5. Black Breasted Red Male 6. Black Breasted Red Female 7. Brown-Red Male 8. Brown-Red Female 9. Silver Duckling Male 10. Silver Duckling Female 11. Any Other Variety, Modern Game Male 12. Any Other Variety, Modern Game Female CHAMPION MODERN GAME..…….ROSETTE RESERVE MODERN GAME........…..RIBBON

OLD ENGLISH GAME

Class

13. Black Breasted Red Male 14. Black Breasted Red Female 15. Black Male 16. Black Female 17. Blue Male 18. Blue Female 19. Blue Red Male 20. Blue Red Female 21. Brassy-Back Male

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22. Brassy-Back Female 23. Brown-Red Male 24. Brown-Red Female 25. Crele Male 26. Crele Female 27. Quail Male 28. Quail Female 29. Red Pyle Male 30. Red Pyle Female 31. Silver Duckwing Male 32. Silver Duckwing Female 33. Spangled Male 34. Spangled Female 35. Wheaton Male 36. Wheaton Female 37. White Male 38. White Female 39. Any Other Variety, Old English Game Male 40. Any Other Variety, Old English Game

Female CHAMPION OLD ENGLISH GAME..ROSETTE RESERVE OLD ENGLISH GAME.......RIBBON

S.C. CLEAN LEGGED

Class

41. New Hampshire Male 42. New Hampshire Female 43. Black Japanese Male 44. Black Japanese Female 45. Black Tailed White Japanese Male 46. Black Tailed White Japanese Female 47. Gray Japanese Male 48. Gray Japanese Female 49. White Japanese Male 50. White Japanese Female 51. Any Other Variety, Japanese Male 52. Any Other Variety, Japanese Female 53. S.C. Dark Brown Leghorn Male 54. S.C. Dark Brown Leghorn Female 55. S.C. Light Brown Leghorn Male 56. S.C. Light Brown Leghorn Female 57. S.C. White Leghorn Male 58. S.C. White Leghorn Female 59. Any Other Variety, S.C. Leghorn Male 60. Any Other Variety, S.C. Leghorn Female 61. Barred Plymouth Rock Male 62. Barred Plymouth Rock Female 63. Black Plymouth Rock Male

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64. Black Plymouth Rock Female 65. Blue Plymouth Rock Male 66. Blue Plymouth Rock Female 67. Buff Plymouth Rock Male 68. Buff Plymouth Rock Female 69. Columbian Plymouth Rock Male 70. Columbian Plymouth Rock Female 71. Partridge Plymouth Rock Male 72. Partridge Plymouth Rock Female 73. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock Male 74. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock Female 75. White Plymouth Rock Male 76. White Plymouth Rock Female 77. S.C. Rhode Island Red Male 78. S.C. Rhode Island Red Female 79. White Serama Male 80. White Serama Female 81. Any Other Variety, Serama Male 82. Any Other Variety, Serama Female 83. Any Other Variety, S.C. Clean Legged Male 84. Any Other Variety, S.C. Clean Legged

Female CHAMPION S.C. CLEAN LEGGED..……….ROSETTE RESERVE S.C. CLEAN LEGGED........……..RIBBON

R.C. CLEAN LEGGED

Class

85. Black D’Anver Male 86. Black D’Anver Female 87. Quail D’Anver Male 88. Quail D’Anver Female 89. Any Other Variety, D’Anver Male 90. Any Other Variety, D’Anver Female 91. Dominique Male 92. Dominique Female 93. Black Rosecomb Male 94. Black Rosecomb Female 95. Any Other Variety, Rosecomb Male 96. Any Other Variety, Rosecomb Female 97. R.C. White Leghorn Male 98. R.C. White Leghorn Female 99. Any Variety, R.C. Leghorn Bantam Male 100. Any Variety, R.C. Leghorn Bantam Female 101. Golden Sebright Male 102. Golden Sebright Female 103. Silver Sebright Male 104. Silver Sebright Female 105. Black Wyandotte Male

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106. Black Wyandotte Female 107. Silver Laced Wyandotte Male 108. Silver Laced Wyandotte Female 109. White Wyandotte Male 110. White Wyandotte Female 111. Any Other Variety, Wyandotte Male 112. Any Other Variety, Wyandotte Female 113. Any Other Variety, R.C. Clean Legged Male 114. Any Other Variety, R.C. Clean Legged

Female CHAMPION R.C. CLEAN LEGGED..………ROSETTE RESERVE R.C. CLEAN LEGGED........……..RIBBON

ANY OTHER COMBED CLEAN LEGGED

Class

115. Ameraucana Male 116. Ameraucana Female 117. Buckeye Male 118. Buckeye Female 119. Dark Cornish Male 120. Dark Cornish Female 121. Any Other Variety, Cornish Male 122. Any Other Variety, Cornish Female 123. Any Variety Polish Male 124. Any Variety Polish Female 125. Sumatra Male 126. Sumatra Female 127. Any Other Variety, Any Other Combed

Clean Legged Male 128. Any Other Variety, Any Other Combed

Clean Legged Female CHAMPION ANY OTHER COMBED CLEAN LEGGED..………………….ROSETTE RESERVE ANY OTHER COMBED CLEAN LEGGED........………………..RIBBON

FEATHER LEGGED

Class

129. Buff Brahma Male 130. Buff Brahma Female 131. Any Other Variety, Brahma Male 132. Any Other Variety, Brahma Female 133. Black Cochin Male 134. Black Cochin Female 135. Blue Cochin Male 136. Blue Cochin Female 137. Buff Cochin Male

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138. Buff Cochin Female 139. Partridge Cochin Male 140. Partridge Cochin Female 141. White Cochin Male 142. White Cochin Female 143. Millie Fleur D’Uccle Male 144. Millie Fleur D’Uccle Female 145. Any Other Variety, D’Uccle Male 146. Any Other Variety, D’Uccle Female 147. Bearded White Silkie Male 148. Bearded White Silkie Female 149. Non Bearded White Silkie Male 150. Non Bearded White Silkie Female 151. Any Other Variety, Bearded Silkie Male 152. Any Other Variety, Bearded Silkie Female 153. Any Other Variety, Non Bearded Silkie

Male 154. Any Other Variety, Non Bearded Silkie

Female 155. Any Other Variety, Langshan Male 156. Any Other Variety, Langshan Female 157. Any Other Variety, Feather Legged Male 158. Any Other Variety, Feather Legged Female CHAMPION FEATHER LEGGED..………..…ROSETTE RESERVE FEATHER LEGGED........………..RIBBON OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION BANTAM…ROSETTE OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION BANTAM………………..RIBBON

LARGE FOWL

AMERICAN CLASS Class

159. Dominique Male 160. Dominique Female 161. New Hampshire Male 162. New Hampshire Female 163. Barred Plymouth Rock Male 164. Barred Plymouth Rock Female 165. Partridge Plymouth Rock Male 166. Partridge Plymouth Rock Female 167. White Plymouth Rock Male 168. White Plymouth Rock Female 169. S.C. Rhode Island Red Male 170. S.C. Rhode Island Red Female 171. White Wyandotte Male 172. White Wyandotte Female 173. Any Other Variety, American Male 174. Any Other Variety, American Female

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CHAMPION AMERICAN..………………….ROSETTE RESERVE AMERICAN........………………..RIBBON

ENGLISH CLASS

Class

175. Black Australorp Male 176. Black Australorp Female 177. Dark Cornish Male 178. Dark Cornish Female 179. Black Orpington Male 180. Black Orpington Female 181. Buff Orpington Male 182. Buff Orpington Female 183. Speckled Sussex Male 184. Speckled Sussex Female 185. Any Other Variety, English Male 186. Any Other Variety, English Female CHAMPION ENGLISH..………………….ROSETTE RESERVE ENGLISH........………………..RIBBON

CONTINENTAL CLASS

Class

187. Any Variety, Faverolle Male 188. Any Variety, Faverolle Female 189. Any Variety, Polish Male 190. Any Variety, Polish Female 191. Silver Spangled Hamburg Male 192. Silver Spangled Hamburg Female 193. Any Other Variety, Continental Male 194. Any Other Variety, Continental Female CHAMPION CONTINENTAL..……………….ROSETTE RESERVE CONTINENTAL........………………..RIBBON

MEDITERRANEAN CLASS

Class

195. S.C. Dark Brown Leghorn Male 196. S.C. Dark Brown Leghorn Female 197. R.C. Light Brown Leghorn Male 198. R.C. Light Brown Leghorn Female 199. S.C. Light Brown Leghorn Male 200. S.C. Light Brown Leghorn Female 201. R.C. White Leghorn Male 202. R.C. White Leghorn Female 203. S.C. White Leghorn Male 204. S.C. White Leghorn Female 205. Any Other Variety, S.C. Minorca Male 206. Any Other Variety, S.C. Minorca Female

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207. Any Other Variety, Mediterranean Male 208. Any Other Variety, Mediterranean Female CHAMPION MEDITERRANEAN..………….ROSETTE RESERVE MEDITERRANEAN........…………..RIBBON

ASIATIC CLASS

Class

209. Buff Brahma Male 210. Buff Brahma Female 211. Dark Brahma Male 212. Dark Brahma Female 213. Light Brahma Male 214. Light Brahma Female 215. Black Cochin Male 216. Black Cochin Female 217. Buff Cochin Male 218. Buff Cochin Female 219. White Cochin Male 220. White Cochin Female 221. Black Langshan Male 222. Black Langshan Female 223. Any Other Variety, Asiatic Male 224. Any Other Variety, Asiatic Female CHAMPION ASIATIC..………………….ROSETTE RESERVE ASIATIC........………………..RIBBON

ALL OTHER CLASSES

Class

225. Ameraucana Male 226. Ameraucana Female 227. Any Variety, Araucana Male 228. Any Variety, Araucana Female 229. Any Variety of American Game, Male 230. Any Variety of American Game, Female 231. Delaware Blue Hen Male 232. Delaware Blue Hen Female 233. Phoenix Male 234. Phoenix Female 235. Sumatra Male 236. Sumatra Female 237. Any Variety, Frizzle Male 238. Any Variety, Frizzle Female 239. Any Variety, Naked Neck Male 240. Any Variety, Naked Neck Female 241. Any Variety, Old English Game Male 242. Any Variety, Old English Game Female 243. Any Other Variety, Male 244. Any Other Variety, Female

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CHAMPION ALL OTHER CLASSES…….….ROSETTE RESERVE ALL OTHER CLASSES........……..RIBBON GRAND CHAMPION LARGE FOWL…………ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION LARGE FOWL……….RIBBON

MEAT & LAYER

Class

245. Brown Egg Layer Male 246. Brown Egg Layer Female 247. White Egg Layer Male 248. White Egg Layer Female 249. Crossbreed Male 250. Crossbreed Female 251. Turkey Tom under 6 months 252. Turkey Hen GRAND CHAMPION MEAT & LAYER……..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION MEAT & LAYER…...RIBBON

MISCELLANEOUS

Class

253. Peafowl Male 254. Peafowl Female 255. Pearl Guinea Male 256. Pearl Guinea Female 257. White Guinea Male 258. White Guinea Female 259. Any Other Variety, Color Guinea Male 260. Any Other Variety, Color Guinea Female 261. Ringneck Pheasant Male 262. Ringneck Pheasant Female 263. Golden Pheasant Male 264. Golden Pheasant Female 265. Silver Pheasant Male 266. Silver Pheasant Female 267. Any Other Variety, Pheasant Male 268. Any Other Variety, Pheasant Female 269. Chukar Male 270. Chukar Female 271. Bobwhite Quail Male 272. Bobwhite Quail Female 273. Any Other Variety, Quail Male 274. Any Other Variety, Quail Female GRAND CHAMPION MISCELLANEOUS…..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION MISCELLANEOUS…RIBBON

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PIGEONS Class

275. Archangel Male 276. Archangel Female 277. Birmingham Roller Male 278. Birmingham Roller Female 279. Fan Tail Male 280. Fan Tail Female 281. Giant Homer Male 282. Giant Homer Female 283. Racing Homer Male 284. Racing Homer Female 285. Jacobin Male 286. Jacobin Female 287. Modena Male 288. Modena Female 289. Tumbler Male 290. Tumbler Female 291. White King Male 292. White King Female 293. Any Other Variety, Male 294. Any Other Variety, Female GRAND CHAMPION PIGEON……………….ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION PIGEON……………….RIBBON

WATERFOWL

Class

295. African Goose Male 296. African Goose Female 297. Emden Goose Male 298. Emden Goose Female 299. Toulouse Goose Male 300. Toulouse Goose Female 301. Buff Goose Male 302. Buff Goose Female 303. Pomeranian Goose Male 304. Pomeranian Goose Female 305. Sebastopol Goose Male 306. Sebastopol Goose Female 307. Brown China Goose Male 308. Brown China Goose Female 309. White China Goose Male 310. White China Goose Female 311. Any Other Variety, Domestic Goose Male 312. Any Other Variety, Domestic Goose Female 313. Canada Goose Male 314. Canada Goose Female 315. Any Other Variety, Wild Breed Goose Male

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316. Any Other Variety, Wild Breed Goose Female

317. Aylesbury Duck Male 318. Aylesbury Duck Female 319. Black Muscovy Duck Male 320. Black Muscovy Duck Female 321. Blue Muscovy Duck Male 322. Blue Muscovy Duck Female 323. Chocolate Muscovy Duck Male 324. Chocolate Muscovy Duck Female 325. White Muscovy Duck Male 326. White Muscovy Duck Female 327. Any Other Variety, Muscovy Duck Male 328. Any Other Variety, Muscovy Duck Female 329. Pekin Duck Male 330. Pekin Duck Female 331. Rouen Duck Male 332. Rouen Duck Female 333. Buff Duck Male 334. Buff Duck Female 335. Cayuga Duck Male 336. Cayuga Duck Female 337. Crested Duck Male 338. Crested Duck Female 339. Swede Duck Male 340. Swede Duck Female 341. Indian Runner Fawn & White Duck Male 342. Indian Runner Fawn & White Duck Female 343. Indian Runner White Duck Male 344. Indian Runner White Duck Female 345. Any Other Variety, Indian Runner Male 346. Any Other Variety, Indian Runner Female 347. Khaki Campbell Duck Male 348. Khaki Campbell Duck Female 349. Black East Indie Male 350. Black East Indie Female 351. Gray Call Duck Male 352. Gray Call Duck Female 353. Magpie Call Duck Male 354. Magpie Call Duck Female 355. Blue Fawn Call Duck Male 356. Blue Fawn Call Duck Female 357. Pastel Call Duck Male 358. Pastel Call Duck Female 359. Snowy Call Duck Male 360. Snowy Call Duck Female 361. White Call Duck Male 362. White Call Duck Female 363. Any Other Variety, Call Duck Male

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364. Any Other Variety, Call Duck Female 365. Any Other Variety, Purebred Domestic

Duck Male 366. Any Other Variety, Purebred Domestic

Duck Female 367. Any Crossbreed Duck, Male 368. Any Crossbreed Duck, Female 369. Mallard Duck Male 370. Mallard Duck Female 371. Mandarin Duck Male 372. Mandarin Duck Female 373. Wood Duck Male 374. Wood Duck Female 375. Any Other Variety, Wild Duck Male 376. Any Other Variety, Wild Duck Female GRAND CHAMPION WATERFOWL…..…...ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION WATERFOWL……….RIBBON

RABBITS

JUNIORS ONLY Class

377. Angora Buck 378. Angora Doe 379. California Buck 380. California Doe 381. Flemish Giant Buck 382. Flemish Giant Doe 383. Jersey Wooly Buck 384. Jersey Wooly Doe 385. Black Dutch Buck 386. Black Dutch Doe 387. Blue Dutch Buck 388. Blue Dutch Doe 389. Chocolate Dutch Buck 390. Chocolate Dutch Doe 391. Any Other Variety, Color Dutch Buck 392. Any Other Variety, Color Dutch Doe 393. Broken Mini-Lop Buck 394. Broken Mini-Lop Doe 395. Solid Mini-Lop Buck 396. Solid Mini-Lop Doe 397. Holland Lop Buck 398. Holland Lop Doe 399. Velveteen Lop Buck 400. Velveteen Lop Doe 401. Black Netherland Dwarf Buck 402. Black Netherland Dwarf Doe 403. Black Silver Martin Netherland Dwarf Buck

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404. Black Silver Martin Netherland Dwarf Doe 405. Chinchilla Netherland Dwarf Buck 406. Chinchilla Netherland Dwarf Doe 407. Any Other Variety, Netherland Dwarf Buck 408. Any Other Variety, Netherland Dwarf Doe 409. Hoto Buck 410. Hoto Doe 411. New Zealand White Buck 412. New Zealand White Doe 413. Broken Color Rex Buck 414. Broken Color Rex Doe 415. Solid Color Rex Buck 416. Solid Color Rex Doe 417. Broken Mini Rex Buck 418. Broken Mini Rex Doe 419. Solid Mini Rex Buck 420. Solid Mini Rex Doe 421. Satin Buck 422. Satin Doe 423. Lionhead Buck 424. Lionhead Doe 425. Any Other Variety, Purebred Buck 426. Any Other Variety, Purebred Doe 427. Crossbreed Buck 428. Crossbreed Doe GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT…………….ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION RABBIT…………...RIBBON

Youth Poultry Showmanship

1st 2nd 3rd

$20.00 $15.00 $10.00 Class

423. Junior Level, Ages 11 and under (by January 1, 2020)

424. Intermediate Level, Ages 12-14 (by January 1, 2020)

425. Advanced Level, Ages 15-21 (by January 1, 2020)

GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP…...ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP….. RIBBON

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SHEEP Superintendent & Assistants: See Pages 15-16 Location: Kent Building Show Dates and Times: See Pages 13 Arrival and Departure: See Pages 24-26 Entry Fees:





C. Entries are restricted to Delaware residents and active Delaware 4-H members regardless of residency.

D. Exhibitor back tag numbers will be supplied by the Delaware State Fair. The number must be worn whenever the exhibitor is in the show ring.

E. All animals are subject to be used in the Livestock Judging contest and Extravaganza.

F. Mandatory Barn Meeting Tuesday, July 28 at 9:00PM - Kent Building. Weigh-ins will take place following the Barn Meeting.

G. Due to new fans (or ventilation) in the Kent Barn, portable fans will not be permitted.

H. If the number of sheep entered exceeds the number of pens available, then a waiting list will be established as determined by the time and date of entry.

I. All exhibitors must check with the Superintendent for their backtags, Livestock Handbook, etc. Entries must be made in the name listed as the current owner on the registration papers, this is the exhibitor. The exhibitors’ name MUST appear as the owner on the registration paper.


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J. No exhibitor can have more than 2 entries in any single class and exhibitor will be limited to one entry in each group or pair class in the breed sheep show. Junior exhibitors may only show a maximum of two market lambs not in the same class. Only bring 2 market lambs to the Fair per exhibitor even if you tagged more than two.

K. Pens will be issued during the check-in times Thursday morning 8:00 AM through Saturday morning by Mr. Harry Raughley. Pens must be kept in good condition, i.e. NO ODOR! Sloppy, dirty or stinking pens as well as empty or dirty water buckets will not be tolerated. There will be one warning and the second time the exhibitor will be asked to leave, thus forfeiting premiums. Your first bedding of straw/shavings will be provided by the Fair. Complete clean out by midweek or before. Please fill the manure bins from the back, forward. Tub washing sheep is no longer permitted on the Fairgrounds.

L. All Breed sheep must have registration papers, including lambs. PENDING PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All sheep must be shown in classes and be judged in order to receive premium money. All sheep in group classes must have been shown as individuals in respective classes. Ear tags for market lambs must be installed and breed sheep must have ear tags or permanent markings with registration papers in order. If sheep are not shown in a class, then they must be removed from the fairgrounds. All females and intact males, regardless of age, shall have official scrapie identifications. This identification may be by ear tag, tattoo, or microchip. Any animals not having proper scrapie identification will NOT be allowed to show. If additional information is needed, contact Bob Moore, Delaware Department of Agriculture at 302-698-4566. This rule applies to all sheep. Please be sure to note clearly on your entry who you wish to be penned with or near and their contact number.

M. FFA ADVISORS – please fax a list of members and entries to the Fair office so chapters may be penned together.

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N. Registration papers will be checked on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29 between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the livestock office of the Kent Building. You or a designated individual must be present with registration papers at the posted time. Sheep whose registration papers have not been checked by this time will not be shown and will be asked to leave. PLEASE make sure ALL registration papers are original issue, accurate and dates are correct including date of sale. No copies please.

O. During shows, no photographers in the ring except for the official photographer. Please take photos from behind the fencing; remaining outside of the ring.

P. No pens (Kent and New Castle) can be used for tack and fitting purposes. The department managers will be coordinating aisle closures in the Kent Barn for all fitting activities (closing public access to the aisles at certain times) in order to allow all exhibitors the opportunity to perform fitting chores free of fair patron intrusion and allowing you to fit your animals in a safe and secure environment.

Adding or Eliminating Breeds:

A. A new breed class will be created if there are 10 or more animals as represented by 3 owners for 2 consecutive years. If, however, a specific breed class is not represented by 10 or more animals and 3 breeders for 2 consecutive years, then that class will be eliminated and the animals entered accordingly. The natural colored breed show will adhere to NCSGA judging rules and regulations.

Fleece Contest Rules:

A. Fleece must be entered in a clear plastic bag, not a box, and be in place by Tuesday, July 28 by 9:00PM.

B. Only fleeces pre-entered by June 1 will be accepted.

C. If fleeces are awarded a prize, they must remain on exhibit for the duration of the Fair otherwise premiums will be forfeited.

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D. You must produce your own fleece and must exhibit a sheep in a regular class.

E. ONLY FRESH CLEAN FLEECE OF CURRENT YEAR

Junior Fitting and Showmanship Policies:

A. All entries in the fitting classes are expected to fit their own animal with only instructional help from other individuals.

B. If necessary, classes may be adjusted due to class size. There will be a minimum class size of 3 exhibitors and a maximum of 15 exhibitors.

C. In the Fitting classes Slick Sheared animals will be asked to leave the ring. All animals must be shown in individual classes in order to show in Fitting and Showmanship or premium will be forfeited.

Junior Market Lamb Policies:

B. All junior market animal exhibitors MUST complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training certification, unless they have an existing Youth Pork Quality Assurance (YPQA) certification that is still valid through July 2020. The YQCA training certification course can be only done online for 2020, but must be completed prior to the start of the 2020 Delaware State Fair (July 23, 2020).



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C. Market lambs must be slick sheared completely within 10 days of show.

D. Sheep in breed classes and ram lambs are ineligible. Wethers must be completely castrated.

E. Junior exhibitors may only show a maximum of two market lambs, not in the same class. Junior exhibitors are limited to two market lamb entries in the Junior Livestock Auction. A limited number of lambs will be sold at the auction.

F. Ear tags will be checked as each animal enters the ring.

G. As a convenience to exhibitors who have determined that they consider the Fair as a terminal event for their market animal(s), the Fair has solicited one or more private/ independent buyers to contact Exhibitors about purchasing their animal(s). The Fair exercises best efforts to identify reliable and dependable buyers, however the Fair will not under any circumstances be responsible for any issue(s) that may develop between the exhibitors and the buyers. None of these requirements are meant to preclude an exhibitor from entering into a private sale with whomever they decide. None of these Buyers have any affiliation with the Fair. Exhibitors who decide to sell their animals to any Buyer are reminded of the following: (1) all terms and conditions of each sale such as price, animal weight, total consideration to be paid, when payment is to be made, the time and date the animal(s) will be transferred to the Buyer, etc. are matters strictly between the Exhibitor and the Buyer. The Fair is not in any way responsible for any aspect of the transaction including payment and transfer of ownership and possession of the animal; and (2) the Exhibitor is responsible for caring for the animal until

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the Buyer takes possession; and (3) selling an animal to a Buyer does not relieve the Exhibitor from the obligation to have the animal(s) removed from the fairgrounds by the scheduled release time(s).

H. The use of any drug or chemical compound that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat animals is prohibited. The illegal administration of approved drugs and compounds is also prohibited. All animals shall be subject to tests for substances that exceed the acceptable levels established by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, The Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank and the Environmental Protection Agency. A positive test will result in the forfeiter of all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds, as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal be forfeited. No animal shall be presented for sale that contains any prohibited drug residue. The owner, exhibitor and caretaker are responsible for strict adherence to FDA regulations concerning withdrawal time of all medication.

I. All market animals presented for sale at the Junior Livestock Auction must be free of any and all prohibited drug or substance residue. If an animal is found in violation of the Wholesome Meat Act or any other drug or residue rules, all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds shall be forfeited. Testing positive for any prohibited substance residue at slaughter and which renders the food product unsafe shall subject the junior livestock exhibitor to forfeiture of auction proceeds as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal.

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J. If two market animals entered by the same exhibitor are determined to be in the same weight class, the exhibitor shall select one of the two animals to be moved up to the next higher weight class thereby allowing the exhibitor the opportunity to show both animals.

Notice to All Sheep Exhibitors:

A. We welcome new exhibitors to the Delaware State Fair. The Delaware State Fair is not a member of any sheep organization. Therefore, our shows are run somewhat differently and independently from other shows. Our purpose is to promote Delaware sheep and have animals on exhibit during the Fair for the patrons. Superintendents will make all final decisions regarding interpretation of rules, including disputes and/or protests. All of the rules and regulations that affect our sheep show and the junior livestock auction are on-line. Please read the rules and regulations and become familiar with them. Exhibitors not complying with the regulations will have premium monies withheld or future entries refused. If you have any additional questions or concerns about what to do, the following people should be contacted:

For items involving pens, the sheep exhibit area, and overall information contact Mr. Harry Raughley, Sheep Department Superintendent, at (302) 398-8757 (H) or (302) 632-2030 (C). For items involving the sheep show, registration or entries, contact Debbie Vanderwende, Show Chairperson, at (302) 349-4240 (H) or (302) 542-2088 (C).

For information regarding the contests contact: Debbie Vanderwende 302-349-4240 Pretty Animal, Sheep Show, Entries, Registration Debbie Fuller 302-836-3107 Wool Lead Line

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Wool Lead Line Contest

Please turn in script to Mrs. Fuller by 9:00 PM Tuesday (7/28) at the Barn Meeting. Class

1. Beginner – 5-9 years old 2. Junior – 10-13 years old (if numbers

warrant, this class will be split by age) 3. Senior – 14 thru 21 years old 4. Adults - 22 years and older

Pen Display Awards Class

5. Educational and Promotional Display Award: CANCELLED FOR 2020

Class

6. Exhibitors’ Shepherd Award: CANCELLED FOR 2020

FLEECE CONTEST

Class

7. Colored Fleece Display (one entry per exhibitor)

8. White Fleece Display (one entry per exhibitor)

JUNIOR FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale A

JUNIOR FITTING

Class

9. Fitting Contest (ages 18-21) 10. Fitting Contest (ages 14-17) 11. Fitting Contest (ages 12-13)

1st 2nd 3rd 4th $20.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $20.00 $17.00 $13.00 $8.00 $5.00

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12. Fitting Contest (ages 10-11) 13. Fitting Contest (ages 5-9) GRAND CHAMPION FITTING………………..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION FITTING……………...RIBBON

SHOWMANSHIP

Class

14. Showmanship Contest (ages 20-21) 15. Showmanship Contest (ages 18-19) 16. Showmanship Contest (age 17) 17. Showmanship Contest (age 16) 18. Showmanship Contest (age 15) 19. Showmanship Contest (age 14) 20. Showmanship Contest (age 13) SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN..............ROSETTE SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN…………..RIBBON 21. Showmanship Contest (age 12) 22. Showmanship Contest (age 11) 23. Showmanship Contest (ages 9-10) 24. Showmanship Contest (age 8) 25. Showmanship Contest (ages 5-7) JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN…………….ROSETTE JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN…………..RIBBON

WILLIAM H. ABBOTT, SR. & JR. MEMORIAL TROPHY: The William H. Abbott memorial trophy will be presented by Jaime Abbott Parker & Debbie Abbott-Kenton to the Champion Show Person of the Senior Division of the Junior Showmanship Show in memory of Bill Sr. and Bill Jr., former Hampshire breeders and showmen at the Delaware State Fair.

PASSWATER FAMILY AWARD: A Belt Buckle for the Grand Champion of the Junior Division of the Junior Showmanship Show will be sponsored by the Passwater Family

JUNIOR MARKET LAMBS PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale C

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Class

26. Market Lamb Classes (80 pounds minimum - 150 pounds maximum)

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB……..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB…….RIBBON

SAMUEL (‘SAMMY’) W. TATMAN, III MEMORIAL PLAQUE: The Grand Champion Market Lamb winner will be presented with a trophy and their name will be added to the memorial plaque on display in the Fair office in memory of Samuel (“Sammy”) W. Tatman, III, a long time exhibitor who was an enthusiastic and skilled showman. Donated by The Tatman Family.

In class 27, lambs may have different owners, provided the owners are in the same immediate family or are members of the same 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. Animals must have shown previously in a single class. This class will open the Breed Show on Thursday, July 30.

Class

27. Pen of 2 light lambs (lighter ½ of classes) or Pen of 2 heavy lambs (heavier ½ of classes)

GRAND CHAMPION PEN………………….ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION PEN……………………RIBBON

BREED SHEEP SHOW


Show order is as listed below.

Order# Ring 1 Ring 2

1 Natural Colored Wool

2 Dorper White Wool

3 Cheviot Horned Dorset

4 Natural Colored Lincoln

5 Dorset White Romney

6 Southdown

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7 All Other Meat Breeds Corridale

8 Shropshire

9 Hampshire

10 Suffolk Tunis

Class

28. Ram: 1 year and under 2 years 29. Sr. Ram Lamb: born 9/1/19 thru 12/31/19 30. Early Jr. Ram Lamb: born 1/1/20 thru

2/15/20 31. Late Jr. Ram Lamb: born 2/16/20 and after 32. Two Ram Lambs GRAND CHAMPION RAM……………………ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION RAM……………………RIBBON

Class

33. Ewe: 1 year and under 2 years 34. 2 Yearling Ewes, by same owner 35. Sr. Ewe Lamb: born 9/1/19 thru 12/31/19 36. Early Jr. Ewe Lamb: born 1/1/20 thru

2/15/20 37. Late Jr. Ewe Lamb: born 2/16/20 and after 38. Two Ewe Lambs, by same owner GRAND CHAMPION EWE…………………….ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION EWE…………………….RIBBON

All animals in the following group classes must have shown previously in a single class. Reminder: Only 1 entry per exhibitor per group class.

Class

39. Pair Yearlings (both sexes represented), by same owner

40. Pair Lambs (both sexes represented), by same owner

41. Pen of 4 lambs (both sexes represented), by same owner

42. Young Flock (1 ram lamb and 2 ewe lambs), by same owner

43. Get of Sire (four animals, any age, any sex, sired by the same ram), by same owner

44. Breeder’s Flock (1 ram & 2 yearling ewes & 2 ewe lambs), by same owner

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SUPREME CHAMPION RAM (meat breeds)………………. BANNER SUPREME CHAMPION EWE (meat breeds)………………. BANNER SUPREME CHAMPION RAM (wool breeds)………………. BANNER SUPREME CHAMPION EWE (wool breeds)……………….. BANNER SUPREME FLEECE WHITE (one entry per exhibitor)…....ROSETTE SUPREME FLEECE BLACK (one entry per exhibitor)……ROSETTE FRANK L. STEELE MEMORIAL TROPHY: The Frank L. Steele Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winner of a Breed Flock, by Friend Mary B. Gooden and Family, in memory of Frank L. Steele, former Kent County 4-H member and owner of The Steele Wool Farm.

SWINE

Superintendent &Assistants: See Pages 15-16 Location: Kent Building Show Dates and Times: See Pages 13 Arrival and Departure: See Pages 24-26 Entry Fees:





C. Entries are restricted to Delaware breeders only.



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E. NO OIL MAY BE USED ON HOGS; ONLY WATER

F. Mandatory Barn Meetings will take place on Thursday, July 23 at 8:30 AM. Weigh-Ins for crossbred gilts will start at 7:30 AM Thursday, July 23.

G. Mandatory Barn Meetings will take place on Friday, July 24 at 9:00 AM. Weigh-Ins to begin following the barn meeting.

H. Due to new fans (or ventilation) in the Kent Barn, portable fans will not be permitted.

I. Weight Requirements a. All Open Barrows and Crossbred Gilts –

Must weigh a minimum of 200 pounds and maximum of 300 pounds at July 20 weigh-in or they will be dismissed from the fairgrounds and must be removed immediately and may not be exhibited.

a. All Junior Market Hogs – Must weigh a minimum of 220 pounds and maximum of 290 pounds at July 25 weigh-in or they will be dismissed from the fairgrounds and must be removed immediately and may not be exhibited.

J. Please note there will be no minimum weight requirements during tagging dates for 2020 as tagging will be for tagging the animal only.

K. All pens are to be cleaned by 11:00 AM daily. No washing hogs after 11:00 AM except on show days. All decorations must be up and available for judging no later than 12:00 noon Sunday, July 26. Decorating done after this time may not be judged.

L. All swine under 6 months must be prepared to prove eligibility for registration and all swine over 6 months must be registered with their respective breed registry departments. All Berkshire swine must be registered by the American Berkshire Association (ABA), P.O. Box 2436, 1769 US 52 West, West Lafayette, IN 47996. The ABA is the only Berkshire swine registry recognized by the National Association of Swine records (NASR) and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council (NPLC). Registration papers will be checked before weigh-in on Saturday. The Association

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reserves the right to reject any entry not in show condition.

M. Each exhibitor may show no more than two entries in any class. When there are two or less entries in a class, the superintendent may move such entries into “Any Other Breed” class.

N. After market weigh ins if it is determined that your crossbred market gilt is between 200 lbs and 220 lbs we will remove the ear tag and it will be eligible for commercial crosssbred gilt class of weights between 200 lbs and 220 lbs. The winner will not be able to compete in the champion gilt class.

Adding or Eliminating Breeds:

A. A new breed class will be created if there are 6 or more animals represented by 3 owners for 2 consecutive years. If, however, a breed class is not represented by 6 or more animals and 3 owners for 2 consecutive years, than that breed class will be eliminated and the animals will be entered in all other breeds.

Junior Class Policies:

A. Exhibitors in the junior show may enter the same animals in the open show, open crossbred market gilt show, and the open barrow show.

B. Only one entry in each class will be accepted.

C. Active Delaware 4-H members are permitted to exhibit in youth livestock shows regardless of residency.

D. The open crossbred market gilt class winners do not go to the auction on Thursday night. Each entrant must be prepared to prove ownership by person in whose name entry is made.

E. All breeding and market hogs should be in show condition; if not they will be asked to leave the Fairgrounds.

Market Hog Contest Policies:

A. All junior market animal exhibitors MUST complete a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training certification, unless they have an existing Youth Pork Quality

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Assurance (YPQA) certification that is still valid through July 2020. The YQCA training certification course can be only done online for 2020, but must be completed prior to the start of the 2020 Delaware State Fair (July 23, 2020).




B. NO PQA/YQCA certificate – your hog WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO SHOW!

C. Each exhibitor in the Market Hog Contest shall show no more than 2 hogs in the contest. Only one entry per exhibitor per class will be accepted. Hogs must not be farrowed before January 1, and must be tagged with Delaware State Fair ear tags (see Livestock Tagging information).

D. Hogs weighing less than 220 lbs. or more than 290 lbs. will not be accepted. Market hogs will only be weighed once – no reweighing permitted.

E. Number of classes will be determined after weigh-in.

F. Gilts entered in Breed Classes and Cross Bred Classes are not eligible to compete in the Market Hog Contest.

G. Gilts not making weight can enter the Junior and Open Crossbred Gilt Class but you must remove the DSF tag out of their ear.

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H. As a convenience to exhibitors who have determined that they consider the Fair as a terminal event for their market animal(s), the Fair has solicited one or more private/ independent buyers to contact Exhibitors about purchasing their animal(s). The Fair exercises best efforts to identify reliable and dependable buyers, however the Fair will not under any circumstances be responsible for any issue(s) that may develop between the exhibitors and the buyers. None of these requirements are meant to preclude an exhibitor from entering into a private sale with whomever they decide. None of these Buyers have any affiliation with the Fair. Exhibitors who decide to sell their animals to any Buyer are reminded of the following: (1) all terms and conditions of each sale such as price, animal weight, total consideration to be paid, when payment is to be made, the time and date the animal(s) will be transferred to the Buyer, etc. are matters strictly between the Exhibitor and the Buyer. The Fair is not in any way responsible for any aspect of the transaction including payment and transfer of ownership and possession of the animal; and (2) the Exhibitor is responsible for caring for the animal until the Buyer takes possession; and (3) selling an animal to a Buyer does not relieve the Exhibitor from the obligation to have the animal(s) removed from the fairgrounds by the scheduled release time(s).

I. The use of any drug or chemical compound that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat animals is prohibited. The illegal administration of approved drugs and compounds is also prohibited. All animals shall be subject to tests for substances that exceed the acceptable levels established by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, The Food Animal

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Residue Avoidance Databank and the Environmental Protection Agency. A positive test will result in the forfeiter of all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds, as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal be forfeited. No animal shall be presented for sale that contains any prohibited drug residue. The owner, exhibitor and caretaker are responsible for strict adherence to FDA regulations concerning withdrawal time of all medication.

J. All market animals presented for sale at the Junior Livestock Auction must be free of any and all prohibited drug or substance residue. If an animal is found in violation of the Wholesome Meat Act or any other drug or residue rules, all premiums earned by the animal, trophies, special awards and auction proceeds shall be forfeited. Testing positive for any prohibited substance residue at slaughter and which renders the food product unsafe shall subject the junior livestock exhibitor to forfeiture of auction proceeds as well as the need to reimburse the processor the costs incurred in processing the tainted market animal.

K. If two market animals entered by the same exhibitor are determined to be in the same weight class, the exhibitor shall select one of the two animals to be moved up to the next higher weight class thereby allowing the exhibitor the opportunity to show both animals.

Delaware Bred and Owned Policies:

A. There may only be one person listed as the breeder and the owner to be eligible for the Bred & Owned Division.

B. The exhibitor’s first and last name must be listed on the pedigree as the owner and

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breeder to be eligible for the Bred & Owned division.

C. The Owner Number and the Breeder Number must be identical to be eligible for the Bred & Owned Division.

D. No farm names or partnerships can be listed to be eligible for the Bred & Owned Division.

E. Exhibitor must have owned the dam at the time of breeding.

a. Example of an acceptable Bred & Owned farm names listed on pedigree:

Breeder: Owner: John Black John Black Harrington, DE Harrington, DE

b. Example of a pedigree that is NOT

acceptable as a Bred & Owned farm name: Breeder: Owner: John & Karen Black John & Karen Black Harrington, DE Harrington, DE

*Note: A second person’s name is listed; therefore, this animal cannot compete in the Bred & Owned division.

c. Example of a pedigree that is NOT acceptable as a Bred & Owned farm name:

Breeder: Owner: Black Farms Black Farms John Black John Black Harrington, DE Harrington, DE

*Note: A farm name is listed; therefore, this animal cannot compete in the Bred & Owned division.

F. Exhibitors MUST declare that his or her gilt is eligible for Bred & Owned awards at registration/check-in. If you do not declare this designation at the time of check-in/registration you will NOT be eligible to show in the Bred & Owned division.

G. DELAWARE BRED AND OWNED SWINE CHAMPIONS: Exhibitor must be a DE resident regardless of 4-H/FFA membership.

Class

1. Educational & Promotional Display Award: CANCELLED FOR 2020

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JUNIOR CLASSES YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP

• Trophies sponsored by: The Delaware Pork

Producers Association • Belt Buckles for Junior Grand and Reserve

Champion will be sponsored by Growmark F.S. • Belt Buckles for Senior Grand and Reserve

Champion will be sponsored by Brian and Linda Somers.

• Youth Showmanship Entrants eligible for one class only

• No Boars Allowed • In order to participate in showmanship, the

exhibitor must show their own animal and that animal must be shown in an individual junior class.

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale A

Class

2. 20 years to 21 years 3. 18 years to 19 years 4. 17 years 5. 16 years 6. 15 years 7. 14 years 8. 13 years SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN…………….ROSETTE SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN…………..RIBBON 9. 12 years 10. 11 years 11. 10 years 12. 9 years 13. 8 years 14. 7 years 15. 6 years 16. 5 years JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN…………….ROSETTE JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN…………..RIBBON

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MARKET HOG CONTEST

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale C Class

17. Market Hog Classes (220 pounds minimum—290 pounds maximum)

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG……….ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET HOG…….RIBBON

BARROW CLASSES


Class

18. All breeds together, you do not need to specify breed. Number of classes will be determined after weigh-in. (200 pounds minimum - 300 pounds maximum)

GRAND CHAMPION BARROW………………ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION BARROW……………RIBBON

JUNIOR BREED SHOW

PREMIUM SCHEDULE See Sliding Scale A Class

19. Boar, farrowed: 1-1-20 thru 1-31-20 20. Boar, farrowed: 2-1-20 thru 2-29-20 21. Boar, farrowed: 3-1-20 thru 3-31-20 GRAND CHAMPION BOAR…………………..ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION BOAR………………..RIBBON

Class

22. Gilt, farrowed: 1-1-20 thru 1-31-20 *crossbreeds not eligible

• Any Other Breed • Berkshire • Crossbred Boars • Crossbred Gilts

(Determined by weight) • Duroc - Jersey • Hampshire • Hereford • Spotted & Black Poland

China • Yorkshire

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25. Crossbred gilt (not eligible for market hog contest) *determined by weight (200 pounds minimum - 300 pounds maximum)

GRAND CHAMPION GILT……………………ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION GILT……………………RIBBON

OPEN CLASSES


Class

26. Boar, farrowed: 1-1-20 thru 1-31-20 27. Boar, farrowed: 2-1-20 thru 2-29-20 28. Boar, farrowed: 3-1-20 thru 3-31-20 GRAND CHAMPION BOAR………...………ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION BOAR…….…………RIBBON

Class




32. Crossbred gilt (not eligible for market hog contest) *determined by weight (200 pounds minimum - 300 pounds maximum)

GRAND CHAMPION GILT……………………ROSETTE RESERVE CHAMPION GILT……………………RIBBON

DE BRED AND OWNED

DE BRED AND OWNED CHAMPION BOAR................BANNER

• Any Other Breed • Berkshire • Crossbred Boars • Crossbred Gilts

(Determined by weight) • Duroc - Jersey • Hampshire • Hereford • Spotted & Black Poland

China • Yorkshire

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DE BRED AND OWNED CHAMPION GILT..................BANNER

This award is for Open Class Champion Winners.

SUPREME BOAR…………………...$100 & BANNER SUPREME GILT……………………..$100 & BANNER

Pretty Animal Contest – CANCELLED FOR

2020

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