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FARMS * FOOD * FAMILY * FUN

CELEBRATING THE BOUNTY OF THE COUNTY

Tulare County Fair

INDOOR EXHIBITS

COMPETITIVE HANDBOOK



Dear Exhibitor:

Welcome to the 2014 Tulare County Fair!

We have a FANTASTIC, EXCITING Fair planned for you this year. In

addition to a fantastic indoor exhibit show we are once again offering all

fair goers National Entertainment Acts, hands-on education for school

children and some great exhibits. The Foundation will host a kick-off CCA

Pro Rodeo on September 6th

and the Demolition Derby has moved to

Saturday night September 13th

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We are thrilled you have decided to enter YOUR county Fair.

This year’s Fair dates are September 10-14, 2014 and the theme is FARMS * FOOD * FAMILY * FUN,

as we showcase the Bounty of Our County throughout the Fair. Please help us spread the word to all your

friends and family.

We are working diligently to increase our attendance, but need our entire Fair family to help us promote the

Fair. We will have Fair posters available for each and every exhibitor to help us distribute and spread the

word about the Fair. Budget cuts are running deep at the Fair, but with everyone’s assistance we look

forward to putting on the best Fair to date. The Tulare County Fair continues to go through changes due to

the lack of state funding. It has become necessary for the Fair to institute an entry processing fee. The entry

processing fee per exhibitor is only $5.00 if you enter on-line and $10.00 if you hand carry or mail your

entries to the office. The entry fee for indoor exhibits will remain the same as last year.

The Fair office and Board of Directors continues to decrease expenses. A new volunteer program has been

instituted at the Fair. This year, areas of the various shows will be represented by a volunteer chairperson and

their committee. Each show will have volunteers working and clerking the show. If you would like to

volunteer please send me an email at [email protected].

We appreciate your understanding and support during these tough budgetary times. The Board of Directors

and staff are working to assemble the best entertainers, shows and exhibits during the 93rd

annual Tulare

County Fair. If you have any questions, please call the Fair office, we look forward to assisting you with

ANY of your Fair needs or questions. Also, please read the Fair Rules and the State Rules located at the back

of the Handbook. It is each exhibitor’s responsibility to understand and follow the rules.

See You In September,

PJF Pamela J. Fyock

CEO Tulare County Fair

mailto:[email protected]



How to enter: 1. All areas of competition require an entry form. Entry information and forms may be downloaded from www.tularefair.org.

We encourage you to enter on line; it’s cheaper, easier and much more efficient. 2. See individual departments for delivery schedules. 3. If you have any questions, please contact the fair at: Tulare County Fair 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Tulare, CA 93274 Phone: (559) 686-4707 Fax: (559) 686-7238 For entry questions please email Jennifer Mason at [email protected] or for general information please go to www.tularefair.org

Tulare County Fair Board of Directors

Gregorio Gomez Grace Calderon

Gary Castro Dan Hackey Trudy James Henry Patel

Geneva Shannon Perla Soria

Fair Staff Pamela Fyock, CEO

Jennifer Mason, Entry Office Kelly Secord, Livestock Supervisor

http://www.tularefair.org/





Join the fun…be a part of the 2014 Tulare

County Fair

Fair Hours Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Thursday & Friday (school tours )9:00 p. m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday (open to the public) 3:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Friday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Carnival Hours Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Thursday (open to the public) 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Friday noon – 12:00 a.m.

Saturday noon – 12:00 a.m.

Sunday noon – 11:00 p.m.

FARMS * FOOD * FAMILY * FUN CELEBRATING THE BOUNTY OF THE COUNTY

ON LINE ENTRIES We encourage you to complete your entries online. A $10.00/exhibitor entry processing fee will be accessed for all livestock entries that are mailed or hand carried to the office. Save some dollars and enter online for only $5.00/exhibitor entry processing fee. All processing fees will be used to off-set the cost of administering the livestock show. All entries close AUGUST 1, 2014. Paper entries must be in the office by 5:00 p.m.

You can do this by clicking the “I Agree” link online after you have read and agree to all rules. The rules may be found in the Handbook.

Before you submit an online entry you must agree to the following:

I have read and agree to all rules.

I understand that, if I am entering an animal exhibit, it is my responsibility to have all the required supporting documents to the office by the deadline.

I understand that if I am entering an animal my signature is assumed.

I understand that no entry is valid until received in the Tulare County Fair office and approved by staff. INCOMPLETE ENTRIES, INCLUDING MISSING FEES OR UNSUBMITTED ENTRIES, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND/OR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!

I understand that there are minimum system requirements for online entries and that this service may not be available to me.

I AGREE

HOW TO ENTER The Tulare County Fair uses ShoWorks, an on-line entry program. ShoWorks is an industry standard used by over 50 fairs nationally. This user-friendly program can be trusted to accurately enter you into our competitions and allows for efficient communications via e-mail. We are excited to have ShoWorks to better facilitate entering Tulare County Fair competitions. Take a good look through the Competition Handbook to see which competition your entry is eligible to compete in. Please be advised that Tulare County Fair employees cannot advise or assume what division or class should be entered by an exhibitor, that information must be found in the Handbook before entering online. You must use the correct Division and Class number, found in the Handbook, to be entered correctly. Follow the easy steps listed below to enter the competition you have chosen. 1. Before proceeding with an on-line entry, please visit our website at www.Tularefair.org to download the

appropriate Competition Handbook (Livestock or Indoor) located on the “Competitions/Contest” page. Note that sessions expire after 20 minutes of inactivity, so “save the cart” if you plan on leaving the computer for more than 20 minutes.

2. Everyone must register as a new exhibitor when logging in for the first time in 2014. 3. When logging in for the first time, please do the following:

1) Click “Login/Logoff” 2) Choose type “Exhibitor” 3) Type in “First Name” 4) Type in “Last Name” 5) Click on “I am a new exhibitor” and click continue 6) Create a password when registering for the first time. Remember your password as this will allow you

access for future sessions.




4. Complete the New Exhibitor Fields and click “Continue”. When entering information, fields in BOLD are required. If a field/ box does not apply to you, please type “NA”. If pending, please type “PENDING”. Please follow the directions as they should help lead you through the process.

5. Review Exhibitor Information and click Continue. 6. Choose a Department (i.e. Junior Livestock Department, Small Animal Department, etc.) 7. Choose a Division (i.e. Registered Purebred Beef, Market Hogs, etc.) 8. Select a Class from the Drop down menu. 9. Complete Exhibit Information. 10. Make sure to include the club associated with the entry. If not with a club, select *Independent. 11. Click Add Entry To Cart 12. If you only have 1 entry click Continue. If you have another entry in the same department, click Add Similar

Entry and follow above steps. If you have another entry in another department click Add Different Entry and follow above steps.

13. Once your entry(s) are entered, an Additional Items screen will appear. Add quantity for any presale tickets you wish to purchase or any relevant fees due. Remember all animal entries must include a onetime animal insurance fee, be sure to include that item before checking out. Click Continue

14. Review Your Cart and choose an option below: 1) Add more entries 2) Empty Cart 3) Save For Later (entries and fees must be submitted and paid by entry deadline) 4) Checkout

15. Once you click Checkout it will take you to the Payment Screen. Select Payment method: Visa or Mastercard. Entry fees MUST be paid on-line with a Visa or Mastercard. No online checks accepted. Entries will not be submitted from Showorks until entry fees are paid online. All fees and purchases made on entry forms are non-refundable. Enter credit card information and click Continue.

16. Confirm: your entries are not submitted until you type YES in the box and click submit. 17. Summary: Print the Detailed Receipt Summary by clicking the Detailed Receipt Button. 18. We look forward to your participation at the Tulare County Fair

If you would like to help the Fair,

VOLUNTEER

or become a Sponsor!

Call the Fair Office for more information. (559) 686-4707

1 FARMS * FOOD * FAMILY * FUN


INDEXAgriculture and Horticulture Education .................................. 2 Arts and Crafts .................................................................... 35 Bonsai Art ........................................................................... 22 Baked Foods ....................................................................... 40 Baking Contests .................................................................. 45 Ceramics ............................................................................. 40 Clothing ............................................................................... 29 Floral (Fresh Flowers & Arrangements) .............................. 23 Fine Arts.............................................................................. 16 Home Brew Contest ............................................................ 14 Home Vintner (Wine Making) Contest ................................. 13

Needle Crafts/Stitchery ....................................................... 30 Photography ........................................................................ 19 Plants .................................................................................. 26 Preserved Foods ................................................................. 48 Quilting ................................................................................ 33 Rules ..................................................................................... 1 School Project ..................................................................... 56 Special Adults...................................................................... 52 State Rule ........................................................................... 78 Table Settings ..................................................................... 39 4-H & FFA, non livestock ..................................................... 65

Local Rules For All Departments 1. All State Rules published by the California Department of Food & Agriculture, Division of Fairs & Expositions are

in force for the Tulare County Fair. Copies of the State Rules are available at the back of this book.

2. The Board of Directors and Management of the 24th DAA reserve the right to refuse exhibits deemed unsuitable or inappropriate. Unless stated otherwise, classes are limited to Tulare County residents only.

3. All entry forms and fees must be postmarked by August 1st, 2014. Hand delivered entry forms and fees will be accepted until 5:00 pm on their due date. Mail arriving after must bear an official U.S. Postal Service postmark of the due date or earlier in order to be accepted. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure their entry form(s) arrives by the entry deadline. Our online entry system will close at midnight on August 1, 2014. The use of return-receipt, proof of mailing, and hand cancellation (postmarking) at the Post Office are recommended. The fair is not responsible for any lost, delayed or misdirected mail. Late entries will not be accepted. No late entries will be accepted for any reason.

4. Return checks: There will be a $35.00 fee on checks returned by the bank. Redemption of returned checks must be made by cash or money order. If an exhibitor has an outstanding balance, owed to the Tulare County Fair, they will not be allowed to exhibit.

6. Premium checks will be mailed by 30 days following the show. Checks must be cashed within 90 days of issue to remain valid. Expired or stale checks will not be reissued from either the Fair or the livestock auctions.

7. No Refunds will be made.

8. All classes will be judged under the American system unless otherwise stated. (State Rule IV 6)

9. No exhibitor shall receive more than two cash awards in any one class under the American system. Any limitations within the Danish system of judging shall be printed where applicable. (State Rule IV 6)

10. Fair management is not responsible for errors in entries. No exhibitor shall be entitled to an award that has been disallowed as the result of his/her own error.

11. The Fair will pay cash awards only on those classes specified in the Exhibitor’s Guidebook and only the judge’s books will be the basis for cash award payments. Due to the possibility of an error in transferring information, ribbons and exhibit tags cannot be used as a basis for award payments.

12. Reasonable precaution will be taken in protection of exhibits; the Tulare County Fair will not be responsible for loss, damage or theft, whatever the cause.

13. Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have five or fewer entries.



14. EXHIBITS DELIVERY DATE: Dates for exhibits to be in place or delivered for judging is listed at the beginning of each Department. No late entries will be accepted.

15. HANDICAP PARKING: Space has been designated on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue near the fair Administration Office and on K Street near the Jockey Club to accommodate licensed handicapped fairgoers.

16. Extension cords used to distribute power to electrical apparatus are to be rated 15 AMPS minimum and contain ground wire Cords not meeting these requirements will be confiscated for the duration of the fair.

17. DEBT COLLECTION Any individual, business, exhibitor, or exhibitor with a family member* having an outstanding debt to the 24th D.A.A. Tulare County Fair, (including collection accounts) shall be barred from exhibiting or participating in the Tulare County Fair until the debt is satisfied in full (including N.S.F. check charges and/or interest charges). A 24% interest will be accessed on all outstanding invoices over 30 days.

*defined as: parents, siblings, stepparents, stepsiblings, and/or individuals residing in the same household.

18. Judging is not open to the public, unless stated otherwise, except for livestock classes.

AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE EDUCATION

ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

OPEN TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS.

EXHIBITS MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR DURATION OF FAIR

1. All booths must be completely finished by 7:00 pm on Monday, September 8. All major construction must be completed by 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 7.

2. The building will be available for move in from September 3rd – 9th between the hours of 9am – 6pm. (Building Supervisor can arrange other hours as needed)

3. Fencing/Backdrops and Large props in place by Friday, September 5. 4. Baseboard must be around fence to keep floor covering in. 5. The fair will not provide risers for booths. 6. Building Supervisor will allocate Booth space after the close of entries. 7. Each booth will be allotted one (1) pass per day to allow someone to be in the building to start any mechanism

or to replenish the display prior to the daily opening of the fair. 8. To encourage high quality displays, Community Booths will be judged and the top three will be eligible for

premiums. See Score sheet below for Judging Standards. 9. According to Division 13119 of the Health and Safety Code of the State, it is unlawful to decorate booths with

any flammable material unless treated by a flame-retardant chemical as defined in Division 13115. There are many decorative materials on the market, including fabrics, crepe paper, cellophane, etc. that are manufactured 10. from non-flammable materials and comply with the letter of the law. There will be a $25.00 charge deducted

from your premium check if we are required to spray your booth with flame retardant.

11. Exhibitors wishing to “man” their booth or display for educational purposes must make arrangements with Building Supervisor/Fair Management for entry.

12. Building not available on Tuesday September 9th until after completion of Judging of produce entries.

COMMUNITY FEATURE BOOTHS

1. Community Booths are limited to Chambers of Commerce, school groups, service organizations or other civic organizations to display the advantages and diversity of the community or area represented.


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2. Feature Exhibit Booths should display a single agricultural product, process or procedure of the area represented in such a manner as to most attractively inform the public of the value, desirability and interest of the consumer, producer and community to be found in the subject being featured. 3. Commodities entered for judging by residents of each community may be used as display materials after

judging if available. When displayed, the names on the exhibit tags of the commodities must be visible. 4. The purpose of this exhibit is to promote and display agricultural products grown in Tulare County. All produce

should represent the community and surrounding areas and should have a 3” x 5“ label for identification and descriptions. Spent produce should be removed daily, and live plants need to be watered. NEW FOR 2013: Building Supervisor will determine amount of produce entered into open judging that can be allotted for use in community booth. ONLY RESIDENTS OF COMMUNITY ENTRIES CAN BE USED IN BOOTH

5. Allotted Booth Space for a community booth is 16'x20'. The booth will be fenced on all exposed sides. The fencing will be a minimum of 2 ½ feet tall and a maximum of 4 feet tall. The sides of the display may not block the view of other booths. The full allotted space must be used.

6. Allotted Booth Space for a feature exhibit booth is 10'x10'. The booth will be fenced on all exposed sides. The fencing will be a minimum of 2 ½ feet tall and a maximum of 4 feet tall. The sides of the display may not block the view of other booths.

7. All electric cords must be plugged into a surge protector (power bar). 8. Each booth should use lighting to highlight the display. 9. No straw is allowed for fencing, may be used as part of display. 10. Any material (signage, props, etc.) that needs over head hanging, must be in place by Friday September 5th. Any

usage of lift or other fair equipment must be requested one (1) day in advance, by contacting building supervisor.

1st Place ~~ AWARD ~~ 1st-5th Place ~~ROSETTE ~~

DIVISION 1 – COMMUNITY / FEATURE BOOTHS Class

1 Community or Chamber Booths 2 Feature Exhibit Booths

Score sheet for Community and Feature Exhibit Booths

45% Educational Value 25% The subject/purpose is obvious and fully developed. 10% The subject is clearly communicated. 10% Uses effective and appropriate labeling, signage, props, etc. to educate and create and maintain

interest 35% Appearance 10% Effective Design 10% Craftsmanship 10% Adherence to Fair Theme (“Celebrating the Bounty of Our County”) 5% All Space is effectively and appropriately used 20% Creativity/Ingenuity/Special Effects




AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE

Ag Building, Monday, September 8, 9 am – 7 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED

Ag Building, Monday, September 15, 9 am – 6 pm

BEST OF DIVISION ~~ROSETTE~~ 1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~

1. Limited to 2 entries per exhibitor per class. 2. Rules as to quantity or number will be adhered to. 3. Replacement of produce is required when signs of deterioration are evident. 4. Agriculture and Horticulture products entered must have been produced by exhibitor. 5. Entry must be this year's crop. 6. The quality desired in the agricultural and horticultural products exhibits is the quality that brings the best

financial return in the commercial market, and such exhibits must be at least in maturity as that stage of ripeness required by Division 42513 of the California Agricultural code in order to be considered for premium awards. Exhibits stressing features which detract from the commercial value of any produce are undesirable and should be avoided. Any frozen fruit or vegetables will be disqualified. Division 42513 "Mature" means having reached that stage of ripeness, which will ensure that completion of the ripening process to a degree, which will ensure palatability after the removal of the product from the tree, plant or vine. Division 42515 – “Overripe” means having an advanced state of maturity, which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state.

7. Sweepstakes awards listed will only be awarded when there are at least 3 exhibitors with a combined point total of 25. To receive the sweepstakes award, an exhibitor must have at least 10 points. (See State Rule IV-7).

8. Unless otherwise specified, all varieties will be judged together. 9. Definitions: Bulk-Kernels in a One Quart Jar; Sheaves-Mature and cured, not less than four inches in diameter

at bottom tie. DIVISION 10 - DRY BEANS (Bulk, 1 Pint) Class

1 Black Eye 2 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 11 – COTTON (All Varieties Judged Together) Class 1 Seed Cotton, 2 Ibs. (Before Ginning) 2 Plant, Defoliated W/Bolls & Roots, 1 Plant 3 Plants, Open or Mature Bolls, 2 Plants 4 Bolls, Open Mature, 20 Bolls 5 Pima Plants, Open or Mature Bolls, 2 Plants 6 Pima Bolls, Open Mature, 20 Bolls

DIVISION 12 – GRAIN (All grain to be discolored at time of judging.) Class

1 Corn, All Varieties, Bulk, Specify 2 Corn, Field, 5 Ears




3 Corn, Milo, 5 Ears 4 Oats, Sheaves 5 Wheat, Sheaves 6 Wheat, Bulk 7 Any Other Grain, Specify DIVISION 13 - FORAGE PLANTS Class

1 Alfalfa, Baled, 4" Flake 2 Alfalfa, Fresh 3 Hay, Oat, 4" Flake 4 Silage Any, Specify 5 Any Other Forage Plant, Specify

DIVISION 14 - FIELD AND GARDEN SEED (Bulk, 1 Pint - Open Container) Class

1 Sunflower Seed 2 Sunflower, 1 Head 3 The Biggest Sunflower Head 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 15 - FRUIT & POD VEGETABLES Class

1 Yard Beans, 12 Pods 2 Beans, Snap, Blackeye, 12 Pods 3 Eggplant, All Varieties, Specify, 3 4 Okra, All Varieties, Specify, 5 5 Peppers, Anaheim, 4 6 Peppers, Bell, Green, 3 7 Peppers, Bell, Red, 3 8 Peppers, Bell, Yellow, 3 9 Peppers, Fresno, 4 10 Peppers, Habenjaro, 4

11 Peppers, Hot, Over 4", 4 12 Peppers, Hot, Wax Under 2", 4 13 Peppers, Jalapeno, 4 14 Peppers, Short Green Chili, 4 15 Peppers, Yellow Chili, 4

16 Peppers, Any Other Not Listed, Specify, 4 17 Tomato, Ace, 3 18 Tomato, Beef Steak, 3 19 Tomato, Big Boy, 3 20 Tomato, Red Cherry, 6 21 Tomato, Roma, 3 22 Tomato, Any Other Not Listed, Specify, 3 23 Any Other Fruit/Pod Vegetable Not Listed, Specify




DIVISION 16 - FRESH HERBS & SPICES, ½ inch bundle DIVISION 17 - DRIED HERBS & SPICES, ½ ounce Class

1 Basil, Sweet 2 Bay Leaves 3 Mint 4 Oregano 5 Parsley 6 Rosemary 7 Sage 8 Thyme 9 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 18 - LEAFY AND STEM VEGETABLES Class

1 Corn, Sweet, Yellow, 3 in Husks 2 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 19 - VINE CROPS (Plate Display) Class

1 Cucumbers, Any Specify, 2 2 Gourds, Any Specify 3 Melons, Any Specify 4 Pumpkins, Small Pie, 1 5 Pumpkins, Mammoth, 1 6 Pumpkins, Big Mac, 1 7 Squash, Crookneck/Yellow, 2 8 Squash, Zucchini, 2 9 Squash, Any Other, Specify, 2 10 Watermelon, Any Specify, 1 11 Any Other Vine Crops Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 20 – MONSTROSITIES (Entries will be judged by Weight) Class

1 Largest Tomato 2 Largest Squash 3 Largest Pumpkin 4 Largest Watermelon 5 Largest Gourd 6 Any Other Large Vegetable or Fruit, Specify

DIVISION 21 – ROOT, BULB & TUBER Class

1 Beets, All Varieties, Specify 3 2 Carrots, 5 3 Garlic, All Varieties, Specify 6 4 Radishes, 2 Bunches (5 per bunch)




5 Turnips, 5 6 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 22 - APPLES (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Delicious, Golden 2 Delicious, Red 3 Fugi 4 Granny Smith 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 23 - AVOCADOS (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Any, Specify DIVISION 24 - FIGS (5 - Plate Display) Class

1 Mission, Black 2 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 25 - NECTARINES (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 All Varieties, Specify DIVISION 26 - PEACHES (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Fairtime 2 Any Other Cling, Specify 3 Any Other Freestone, Specify

DIVISION 27 - PEARS (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Any Variety, Specify DIVISION 28 - PERSIMMONS (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Fuyu 2 Hatchiya 3 Any Other Variety, Specify

DIVISION 29 - PLUMS (3 - Plate Display)

Class 1 Any Variety, Specify

DIVISION 30 - PRUNES (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Any Variety, Specify




DIVISION 31 - GRAPES (3 Bunches-Plate Display) Class

1 Concord (Easter Type, Small) 2 Muscat 3 Red Globe 4 Ribier 5 Thompson, Seedless, Girdle 6 Thompson, Seedless, Naturals

7 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

NOTE: DIVISIONS 32-36 - Must be current year's green crop. No citrus fruit will be accepted for display or competition for premiums, which show any sign of scale. All varieties to be without leaves. DIVISION 32 – GRAPEFRUIT (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Pink 2 Pomelo 3 Ruby Blush 4 Any Other Variety, Specify

DIVISION 33 - LEMONS (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Eureka 2 Lisbon 3 Any Other Variety, Specify

DIVISION 34 – LIMES (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Bearss 2 Any Other Variety, Specify

DIVISION 35 - ORANGES (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Frost Nucelas 2 Navel 3 Valencia 4 Washington 5 Any Other Variety, Specify

DIVISION 36 - MANDARINS & TANGERINES (3 - Plate Display) Class

1 Tangerines 2 Satsuma Mandarin

3 Any Other Variety, Specify DIVISION 37 - SUBTROPICAL FRUITS Class

1 Kiwi, All Varieties (5 - Plate Display)




2 Pomegranate, Foothill (3 - Plate Display) 3 Pomegranate, Any Other Variety (3 - Plate Display) 4 Pomegranate, Wonderful (3 - Plate Display)

5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify (3-5 - Plate Display) NOTE: DIVISION 40-44 must be last year's crop, mature, hulled and left in the shell. Commercial grades to be not less than 1/2 pound. Exhibits must be adequately and correctly labeled. Exhibits not meeting requirements will not be accepted. DIVISION 40 - ALMONDS (Plate Display) Class

1 Nonpareil 2 Any Other Variety, Specify 3 Processed, All Varieties, Specify

DIVISION 41 - PEANUTS (Plate Display) Class

1 All Varieties, Specify DIVISION 42 - PECANS (Plate Display) Class

1 Any Variety, Specify 2 Processed, All Varieties, Specify

DIVISION 43 - WALNUTS (Plate Display) Class

1 Chandler 2 Hartley 3 Sear 4 Any Other Variety, Specify 5 Processed, All Varieties, Specify

DIVISION 44 - MISCELLANEOUS NUTS (Plate Display) Class

1 Pistachio 2 Any Other Variety, Specify 3 Processed, All Varieties, Specify

DIVISION 45 - DRIED FRUITS (Plate Display – ½lb) Class


DIVISION 46 - RAISINS (Plate Display-1/2 Pound-Not washed or stemmed) Class


DIVISION 47 - UNPROCESSED OLIVES (Plate Display - 35 to 40)




Class 1 Any Variety, Specify

DIVISION 48 - PROCESSED OLIVES (1 Pint) Class

1 Manzanillo 2 Mission 3 Sevillano Queen 4 Any Other Variety, Specify

DIVISION 49 – OLIVE OIL Class 1 All Varieties, Specify

BEES AND HONEY MINIMUM QUANTITIES:

1. Comb Honey - 2 Divisions 2. Cut Comb Honey - 2 Packages 3. Extracting Frame - 1 Std. Size, Full Depth Frame 4. All Other - Two 1 Lb. Std. Honey Jars.

SCORE CARD Properly Labeled ............................................... 25% General Appearance ......................................... 25% Well Wrapped (Comb Honey only) ................... 25% Color and Clarity (Not Combs) .......................... 25%

DIVISION 51 - HONEY Class

1 Any Extracted, Specify 2 Any Variety, Specify 3 Extracting Frame, Full Depth, All Varieties

Award Sponsorships are still

available. For more information contact the exhibits department

at (559) 686-4707 or [email protected].





AGRICULTURE-HORTICULTURE CONTESTS Pre Entry is required. Exhibits are to be delivered to the Agriculture Education Building between 9 am -12 pm on the date specified.

1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~ DIVISION 65 - WEEDS, WORMS and WHIMSICAL Class Wednesday, September 11

1 Tallest Weed (Not Bamboo)

Thursday, September 12 2 Tallest Corn Stalk 3 Corn Stalk with the Most Ears

Friday, September 13

4 Biggest Tomato Worm (worms in clear plastic container with lots of tomato leaves or food.)

SCARECROWS Deliver on Monday, September 9th between the hours of 9am-5pm. Scarecrow should be stick-framed and must be self-supported; they will be displayed in the Ag-Education Building.

1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~ Best of Show (Division 66-67) ~~ROSETTE~~

SCORE CARD Originality.................................................................. 40% Suitability for Garden (Traditional) ........................... 55% Humorous or Frightening (Novelty) .......................... 55% Judges Choice.............................................................. 5%

DIVISION 66 - NOVELTY SCARECROWS DIVISION 67 - TRADITIONAL SCARECROWS Class

1 Exhibitor 18 Years Old or Older 2 Exhibitor Under 18 Years of Age 3 Family or Group Entry

BANNER CONTEST ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

No entry fees

Show the pride of your club or chapter to visitors in the Agriculture Education building this year’s theme, “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” Banners will be used to decorate the building for the duration of the fair.




Score Card Use of Plant Material 30%

Originality 15% Attracts Attention – stopping power 15%

Use of Fair Theme 10% Conveys Message – accomplishes purpose 10%

General Appearance – simple, balanced 10% Workmanship – neat, well-constructed 10%

1. Banners must be made out of felt background in the colors of your choice and can be either glued or sewn. Banners are to be 3' wide and 5' long. Any media may be used for lettering, etc.

2. A 1/2" dowel to be placed in top and bottom hems. Top dowel is to extend one (1) inch beyond end of banner on each side.

3. Each Chapter or Club may enter a total of two (2) banners if they so desire. 4. Banners are to be brought to Administration Office no later than 12 pm on Saturday, September 6. 5. Banners may be picked up on Thursday, September 18 in the Administration Office. 6. Rosettes will be given to the top five in each class.

1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~ Entry Forms

are due DIVISION 500 - 4-H BANNERS August 1st DIVISION 501 - FFA BANNERS Class 1 Livestock Banners

STUDENT LANDSCAPE PLOTS


PLOT AVAILABLE TO WORK ON

Daily beginning Tuesday, September 2, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

PLOT MUST BE COMPLETED BY

Monday, September 8, 4:30 pm

1. Eight (8) 10’ X 15’ spots are available. One entry per exhibitor per class. Additional spots may be applied for at

time of entry for spots that are not filled (limit one additional spot per organization/individual). Additional spots will be awarded based upon date/time of request receipt.

2. After judging, the exhibitors may display their name on a sign not to exceed 18” X 24”. 3. Two (2) passes per spot per day will be issued for maintaining the garden. All maintenance i.e. watering,

replacement of plants must be done prior to fair opening each day. Enter through livestock gate. 4. Check in Ag Education Building for plot assignments and to receive passes. 5. Gardens MUST be designed, constructed and installed by club members only. Adults are only to advise. Adult

help may cause the exhibit to be disqualified. 6. Exhibit must be a minimum of 50% living plant material of which 20% must be flowers. Flowers are defined as

any flowering plant with at least 40% of that plant in bloom. 7. This division will be judged using the American System. 8. It is advised but not required to label any material used in display by name (i.e. Plants and flowers by name) so that the educational value of the projects is met.

~~ROSETTE~~

1st-6th Each Class

DIVISION 420 – 4-H STUDENT GARDENS DIVISION 421 – FFA STUDENT GARDENS

Class 1 Organizations, All Compete Together 2 Individuals

HOME VINTNER (WINE MAKING), HOME BREW & BOTTLE LABLES

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HOME VINTNER (WINE MAKING) CONTEST Entry Forms Due 5:00pm, August 1, 2014

Open to California Residents Entries (Bottles) Received

Art Building August 28 and 29, 9 am – 6 pm & September 2 - 4, 10 am – 4 pm

Judging

Sunday, September 7

The purpose of this contest is to promote the knowledge and understanding of wine making, viticulture and the appreciation of wine by encouraging amateur wine makers to enter their wines for critical evaluation and to recognize outstanding efforts through the award of ribbons. 1. Open to all persons 21 years or older. Entries limited to wines produced by amateur wine makers only. An amateur is a person who does not work in a winery in a wine-producing capacity. 2. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor per class per Varietal or Blend.

3. Each entry consists of one 750 ml bottles. Bottle will not be returned. 4. Production of amateur wine must conform to all state and federal laws.

5. Named varietal wines must contain at least 75% of the named variety. In blended wines which contain less than 51% of a variety, such variety need not be identified in the name.

6. All bottles to be corked with no identifying marks on corks or bottles. Each bottle is to be identified with a 3”x5” card affixed to the bottle with a rubber band (NO glue or tape), and must include exhibitor information including Division and class numbers. No capsules or wax seals. 7. Each Entry must be listed separately on entry form. 8. To be eligible for awards a rating of “Very Good” must be achieved. 9. Judges have the discretion to award or not as they see fit.

~~AWARDS~~

Best of Show (Divisions 95-97) ~~ROSETTE and $25 ~~

Best of Division (Divisions 95, 96, 97) ~~RIBBON ~~

DIVISION 95 - RED TABLE WINES Class 1 Red Varietal, Specify Variety 2 Blended Red Wines, Specify 3 Rose' & Other Blush Wines 4 Fortified or Ice Wines DIVISION 96 - WHITE TABLE WINES Class 1 White Varietal, Please Specify Variety 2 Blended White Wines, Specify 3 Sparkling White (includes Blanc de Noir) 4 Fortified or Ice Wines DIVISION 97 - NON-GRAPE WINES Class 1 Berry, Specify 2 Any Other Fruit Not Listed, Specify

HOME VINTNER (WINE MAKING), HOME BREW & BOTTLE LABELS



BOTTLE LABELS Entry Forms Due 5:00pm, August 1, 2014

EXHIBITS RECEIVED

Art Building August 28 and 29 & September 2 - 4, 10 am – 6 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED

Monday, September 15, 9 am – 6 pm

1. All entries must be mounted on a 5”x7” piece of card stock with exhibitor’s name and phone number clearly written on the back.

2. LIMIT: Three entries per exhibitor. 3. Each label must be listed separately on the entry form. 4. Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of judges. 5. Management reserves the right to reject any entry that is deemed to be of a quality not beneficial to the fair or

of a subject or tone not suitable for a family event. 6. Ribbons Only, No Premiums

~~AWARDS~~

1st 2nd Ribbons

DIVISION 98 - BOTTLE LABELS Class 1 Beer Labels 2 Wine Labels 3 Soda Labels

HOMEBREW CONTEST Entry Forms Due by 5:00pm, August 1, 2014

Open to California Residents Entries (Bottles) Received

Art Building August 28 and 29, 9 am – 6 pm & September 2 - 4, 10 am – 4 pm

Judging

Sunday, September 7

1. LIMIT: One Entry Per Exhibitor Per Class. 2. An entry consists of three (3) bottles. Each bottle must be 12 ounce brown glass with no paper or inked labels,

raised-glass brand-name designs or any other identifying or distinguishing marks on the bottle. Bottle caps must be plain or inked black. Corks may be used but bottles must still be capped with a crown cap. Brown, longneck bottles provide maximum protection from light.

3. Each bottle to have 3” x 5” card with exhibitor’s name, category and sub-category attached by rubber band (NO glue or tape).

4. No bottles will be returned. 5. Competition judges and stewards may enter, but will not be allowed to participate in judging any Division they

have entered. 6. An exhibitor must achieve a minimum rating of "very good" (30 points on the AHA score sheet) in order to

qualify for an award. 7. Competition organizers are not required to award first, second or third awards if exhibits are not of

appropriate quality. 8. Exhibits will be judged to the profile of the class for which they are submitted.




9. Class descriptions (Categories) are available at “tchops.org”, “BJCP.org” or by contacting the Fair Office. 10. This contest is sanctioned by the American Homebrewers Association and will be judged by a minimum of two

(2) BJCP Qualified judges on each panel. Original score sheets will be mailed to each entrant after October 1. The 2011 BJCP Style Guidelines will be used to judge the contest.

~~AWARDS~~

Best of Show Beer (Divisions 100-102) ~ Rosette & $25 ~ Best of Division (Divisions 100-103) ~ Rosette ~

2nd Place Each Division (Divisions 100, 101, 102, 103) ~ Ribbon ~ 3rd Place Each Division (Divisions 100, 101, 102, 103) ~ Ribbon ~

DIVISION 100 – LIGHT TO MEDIUM BODIED ALES AND LAGERS Class (BJCP Numbers in Parenthesis) 1 Light Lager, Specify Substyle (1A-E) 2 Pilsner, Specify Substyle (2A-C) 3 European Amber Lager, Specify Substyle (3A-B) 4 Dark Lager, Specify Substyle (4A-C) 5 Light Hybrid Beer, Specify Substyle (6A-D) 6 Amber Hybrid Beer, Specify Substyle (7A-C) 7 English Pale Ale, Specify Substyle (8A-B) 8 Scottish and Irish Ale, Specify Substyle (9A-D) 9 American Ale, Specify Substyle (10A-C) 10 English Brown Ale, Specify Substyle (11A-C) DIVISION 101 – MEDIUM TO HEAVY BODIED ALES AND LAGERS Class (BJCP Numbers in Parenthesis) 1 Bock, Specify Substyle (5A-D) 2 English Special/Strong Bitter Pale Ale (8C) 3 Strong Scotch Ale (9E) 4 Porter, Specify Substyle (12A-C) 5 Stout, Specify Substyle (13A-F) 6 India Pale Ale (IPA), Specify Substyle (14A-C) 7 Biere De Garde (16D) 8 Belgian Strong Ale, Specify Substyle (18A-E) 9 Strong Ale, Specify Substyle (19A-C) DIVISION 102 – FRUIT, SPICE, HERB, SPECIALTY, EXPERIMENTAL AND OTHER Class (BJCP Numbers in Parenthesis) 1 German Wheat and Rye Beer, Specify Substyle (15 A-D) 2 Belgian Ale, Specify Substyle (16A-C, E) 3 Sour Ale, Specify Substyle (17A-F) 4 Fruit Beer (20) 5 Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer, Specify Substyle (21A-B) 6 Smoke-Flavored/Wood Aged Beer, Specify Substyle (22 A-C) 7 Specialty Beer (23)


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DIVISION 103 – MEADS, CIDERS AND PERRIES EXPERIMENTAL AND OTHER Class (BJCP Numbers in Parenthesis) 1 Traditional Mead, Specify Substyle (24A-C) 2 Melomel (Fruit Mead), Specify Substyle (25A-C) 3 Other Mead, Specify Substyle (26A-C) 4 Standard Cider & Perry, Specify Substyle (27A-E) 5 Specialty Cider & Perry, Specify Substyle (28A-D)

FINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014 1. ART SHOW ENTRIES: Open to all Tulare County artists age 18 and over. 2. ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST 2 YEARS AND MUST HAVE BEEN EXECUTED BY

ENTRANT. Works previously shown at the Tulare County Fair are not allowed. No reproductions or works created in a manner that violates another artist’s copyright will be accepted, Division 107 exempt.

3. Paper borne works MUST be framed and under glass, acrylic sheet or equal. Maximum size of 60” in any dimension. Oversize works may be accepted at the discretion of the Department Chair. Use of metal frames is at artist’s risk. No plastic frames.

4. All hanging work must be wired with screw eyes or “D” rings and picture cable, no saw tooth hangers will be accepted. Maximum weight of any frame is twenty (20) pounds. NO PLASTIC FRAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

5. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist. Utmost care will be given to all entries; however, the Tulare

County Fair accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of any kind to any entry. Your signature on entry form indicates your acceptance of all rules.

6. Each entry must be listed separately on entry form. 7. OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTINGS: All paintings must be on canvas board, Masonite, etc. and framed. Paintings on

stretched canvas need not be framed, but must be properly finished. Adequate eye screws or D rings with screws and picture cable are required. NO SAW TOOTH HANGERS OR PLASTIC FRAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Exhibitor name, phone number and address must be on the back of the painting. No wet painting will be accepted. Maximum weight is 20 pounds. Work must be original design executed by artist.

8. WATER COLOR, GRAPHICS, PRINTS, JURIED ART SHOW PHOTOGRAPHS and COMPUTER ART: All entries must be framed and under glass, acrylic sheet or equal; and with sturdy backing. Backing, adequate eye screws and picture cable are required. NO SAW TOOTH HANGERS OR PLASTIC FRAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Exhibitor name, phone number and address must be on the back. Maximum weight is 20 pounds. Work must be original design executed by artist. Etching, silk screen, lithograph, etc.

9. PRINTMAKING: Work must be original design executed by artist. Exhibitor name, phone number and address must be on the back. See #8

10. SCULPTURE: Not to exceed fifty (50) pounds. Stands to be provided by exhibitor. Oversize works may be accepted at the discretion of Department Chair.

11. STAINED GLASS: Entrants must provide an adequate hanging support, where applicable. 12. BONSAI: If ACQUIRED, must show proof of ownership and maintenance for a minimum of two (2) years. If

ORIGINAL, no limits as to the creation are applicable to the artist. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to provide for the necessary maintenance of their tree(s).

13. Entry Display Tags will not be re-printed if changes occur in the entry title.


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14. Excessively fragile works, as deemed by the Department Chair, will not be accepted. 15. Entries being picked up by someone other than the artist must have a SIGNED LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

FROM THE EXHIBITOR PLUS THE ENTRY CLAIM CHECK. NO EXCEPTIONS. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. NO EXCEPTIONS.

16. No employee of this department will be permitted to enter any exhibit for judging or shall be an exhibitor or sign an entry form as an agent in any division or department in which the exhibitor is a chairman, judge, contractor or paid employee.

17. Management reserves the right to reject any entry that is deemed to be of a quality not beneficial to the fair or of a subject or tone not suitable for a family event. Management further reserves the right to disqualify any exhibitors who conducts themselves in an unseemly or discourteous manner. No refunds of any fees or payment of any awards will be made to individuals so disqualified.

JURIED ART SHOW Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

Entry Fee $10.00 OPEN TO TULARE, KINGS, FRESNO, MADERA AND KERN COUNTY RESIDENTS

ARTWORK RECEIVED

Art Building, August 28 and 29, 9 am – 6 pm

ARTWORK RELEASED

Art Building, Monday, September 15, 9 am - 6 pm

1. LIMIT: 3 Entries per exhibitor per class, maximum of 9 Entries Per Exhibitor Total. Exhibitors will only be paid premiums for 2 entries per class.

2. ENTRY FEE: $10.00 PER ENTRY 3. Entries not accepted for the Juried Show must be picked up by the artist prior to the opening day of the fair.

The fair will not be responsible for works not picked up. Artist must list daytime and an evening phone number on the entry form. Entry Fees will not be refunded for pieces not accepted.

4. Each entry must be listed separately on entry form. 5. Juried Art Show divisions are open to amateurs and professionals. All entries must be original works of art & executed within the last two (2) years

~~AWARDS~~ Best of Show (Division 105)~~ROSETTE & $50~~

CASH AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

$25 $10 Ribbons

DIVISION 105 – JURIED ART SHOW Class 1 Pastels (Oil, Chalk, Pencil) 2 Sculpture 3 Clay, Thrown or Hand Built (A set will be considered one entry.)

4 Computer Art (No Photography) 5 Glass, Stained (see #11 previous page) 6 Chinese Calligraphy & Painting

7 Graphics, Charcoal, Pencil, Pen & Ink, Specify 8 Lapidary Arts and Jewelry (Must be original design and executed by artist)

All entrants are personally responsible for

complying with the rules and accurately

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9 Mixed Media, Specify 10 Painting, Oil 11 Painting, Acrylic 12 Painting, Watercolor, Gouache, Tempera

13 Photography, Portraits 14 Photography, Weddings 15 Photography, Special Effects (prolonged exposure, sepia, computer enhanced, etc) 16 Photography, Landscapes 17 Photography, Any other not classes 13, 14, 15, 16 18 Original Printmaking 19 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

OPEN ART SHOW (No Fee)

Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014 OPEN TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS

EXHIBITS RECEIVED


EXHIBITS RELEASED

Art Building, Monday, September 15, 9 am – 6 pm

1. LIMIT: 3 Entries per exhibitor per class, maximum of 9 Entries per exhibitor total. Exhibitors will only be paid premiums for 2 entries per class.

2. All entries must be listed separately on entry form. 3. Stained Glass entries must be ready to hang (chain or cable, no wire) or be self-supporting. 4. Entry Display Tags will not be re-printed if changes occur in the entry title. 5. Refer to Rules for divisions 106 & 107.

~~AWARDS~~

Best of Show Division 106 ~~ROSETTE & $25 ~~ Division 107 ~~ROSETTE & $25 ~~

1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~

DIVISION 106 – OPEN ART SHOW – ORIGINAL WORK DIVISION 107 – OPEN ART SHOW – COPY/CLASS WORK Class

1 Acrylic Painting 2 Clay, thrown or hand built 3 Commercial Art/Graphic Design 4 Computer Art (No Photography) 5 Glass, Stained, see #3 above 6 Pastel (Oil, Chalk, Pencil) 7 Graphics, Pencil, Pen, Ink, Charcoal, Specify 8 Lapidary Arts and Jewelry (Must be original design and executed by artist) 9 Mixed Media 10 Oil Painting 11 Recycled Art-must be made with at least 60% recycled materials

ARTISTS CHECK OUT

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12 Sculpture 13 Watercolor, Gouache, Tempera, Printmaking 14 Original Printmaking 15 Seniors, 55 & over, Any Media 16 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

PHOTOGRAPHY Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

OPEN TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS

EXHIBITS RECEIVED


EXHIBITS RELEASED

Art Building, Monday, September 15, 9 am – 6 pm

1. Photos must have been taken by the exhibitor but may have been processed by photo finishers. 2. Only three (3) entries per class with a total of nine (9) entries in each division 117 or 118 per exhibitor will be

allowed. Exhibitors will only be paid premiums for 2 entries per class. 3. List each entry separately on your entry form.

4. Prints shall be a minimum of 8”x10” and no larger than 16”x20”. All prints must be flush mounted or flush mounted with no more than a 1” border on photography mounting board or foam core (no construction paper or other flimsy products) with Industrial strength male Velcro strips (NO DOTS) on each mounting board back corner, on all 4 sides, and a strip in the middle for security. It is recommended that spray adhesive be used to attach photographs to the mounting board. Exhibitors name, phone number, address, class name and print title must be listed on the upper left corner of the back of each mount. To display an effective photo exhibit the colors used for mounting boards have not been limited. No framed prints will be allowed. Exhibits not properly prepared to hang will not be accepted. 5. Photographs must be taken within the past two (2) years (unless otherwise stated). 6. If a photograph has been digitally enhanced or altered, it must be entered in digitally enhanced class. A

photograph is considered digitally enhanced/altered if major changes were made to the print. If a photograph was taken with a digital camera but only minor changes were made (brightness or contrast adjustments, red eye reduction, etc), it would be entered in the regular photography classes.

7. Fair personnel will exercise all possible care in handling of the prints but assumes no responsibility for loss or damage whatever the cause.

8. The Tulare County Fair reserves the right to use any prints exhibited for publicity purposes. 9. The fair management reserves the right to reject any entry that is of poor quality, not properly mounted, or if

the print or mount is dirty. Management also reserves the right to reject any entry that is deemed to be of a quality not beneficial to the fair or of a subject or tone not suitable for a family event. Management further reserves the right to disqualify any exhibitor who conducts themselves in an unseemly or discourteous manner. No refunds of any fees or payment of any awards will be made to individuals so disqualified.

10. The judges shall have the authority to disqualify or transfer to the correct Division or class any exhibit that is not a true representation of the Division or class in which it is entered. They shall award 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention according to merit; and if without merit, no award shall be made. This rule applies whether there are one or more entries in the class.

11. NON-PROFESSIONAL (Amateur): One who engages in photography as a hobby or for the love of the work, whose return from sales, if any, do not exceed the cost of the materials for the articles sold and who are not otherwise compensated on account of engaging in this work except cash prizes or premium awards. No Professional Photographs will be accepted in amateur divisions.


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AMATUER PHOTOGRAPHY Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

OPEN TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS

~~AWARDS~~

Best of Show (Division 117 & 118) ~~ROSETTE & $25~~ 1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~

DIVISION 117 – AMATEUR BLACK/WHITE DIVISION 118 – AMATEUR COLOR

All prints must be flush mounted or flush mounted with no more than a 1” border on photography mounting board

Class

1 Animals – Domestic/Farm 2 Animals – Creatures (not domestic/farm) walking, flying, crawling or swimming 3 Architectural 4 Barns 5 Children with Animals 6 Digitally Enhanced 7 Sepia, Duotone, or Monotone 8 Flowers/Plant Life 9 Interiors & Still Life 10 Landscape 11 People - Children 12 People - Adults 13 People - Grouping 14 Marine/Boats 15 Portraits - Children (Posed) 16 Portraits - Adult (Posed) 17 Photojournalism – In one shot tell a story 18 Reflections – mirror image types 19 Seascape 20 Sunrise/Sunset 21 Sports 22 Trees – Any part 23 2013 Tulare County Fair, Any 24 Planes, Trains & Automobiles (Transportation) 25 Images of Tulare County



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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

ENTRY FEE: $5.00/Entry Open to Tulare County Residents

EXHIBITS RECEIVED


EXHIBITS RELEASED

Art Building, Monday, September 15, 9 am -6 pm

1. Limited to four (4) entries per class with a total of fifteen (15) entries per exhibitor. 2. Prints shall be a minimum of 16”x20” and no larger than 24”x30”. All prints must be flush mounted on

photography mounting board with Industrial strength male Velcro strips (NO DOTS) on all 4 sides, and crossed in the middle for security. The more Velcro the better. Exhibitors name, phone number, address, class name and print title must be listed on the upper left corner of the back of each mount. Framed prints will not be accepted.

3. If a photograph has been digitally enhanced or altered, it must be entered in digitally enhanced class. A photograph is considered digitally enhanced/altered if major changes were made to the print. If a photograph was taken with a digital camera but only minor changes were made (brightness or contrast adjustments, red eye reduction, etc), it would be entered in the regular photography classes.

4. The display of business cards or signage is prohibited, but may be given to the art director. Fair generated exhibit tags will identify all entries. Limit your name to 30 characters. 5. All exhibitors entered in Professional Photography must make at least part of his or her livelihood from photography. 6. If you would like to exhibit under your business, you must enter items under business name. Limit your name to 30 characters. 7. No Amateur photographs will be accepted in the Professional divisions.

~~AWARDS~~

Best of Show $25.00~ AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 120 – PROFESSIONAL BLACK/WHITE DIVISION 121 – PROFESSIONAL COLOR Class 1 Commercial/Industrial 2 Digitally Enhanced 3 Landscapes/Seascapes 4 Photo Journalism 5 Portraits – Children (under 18) 6 Portraits – Adults 7 Portraits – Group/Family 8 Portraits – Bride

9 Portraits – Graduation 10 Portraits – Animals 11 Special Effects


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12 Weddings – Traditional, Bride & Groom 13 Weddings – Candid 14 Wedding – Any Other 15 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

BONSAI ART DEPARTMENT Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

Open to California Residents

EXHIBITS RECEIVED Art Building, Tuesday, September 9, 8 am – 10 am

EXHIBITS RELEASED

Art Building, Monday, September 15, 9 am - 6 pm

1. Exhibitors may only enter in one Division of Bonsai Art and are limited to 3 entries per class with a maximum total

of 9 entries. 2. ORIGINAL and ACQUIRED bonsai are accepted. All bonsai must be the sole property of the exhibitor. ACQUIRED

bonsai must be identified as such on the entry form. Entries that are not identified as to original or acquired will be assumed to be acquired.

3. Entries shall be identified by species of plant (botanical and common name), the age of the tree (estimates are acceptable if exact age is unknown) and the bonsai style the artist determines the tree to be. In instances of a combination style bonsai the exhibitor must identify a single style for placement in a class. If a question arises regarding the appropriate class placement for particular bonsai, management shall have the right to assign the entry to a class.

4. Bonsai previously exhibited are allowed to return with the following exception: Bonsai that have won “Best of Show” may not be entered to be judged for a period of three (3) years following their winning year and Bonsai that have won a “1st” may not return to be judged for a period of two (2) years following their winning year. Artists are encouraged to “display” past year’s winners in special position of merit within the bonsai area.

5. The judges shall have the authority to transfer to the correct Division or class any exhibit that is deemed to be entered incorrectly or in the judge’s opinion should be transferred to another class or Division. Judges shall also have the option of combining classes of exhibits if it is determined that there are insufficient entries in a particular class to offer competition. Should classes be combined they shall be combined as follows: Broom styles and Cascade style shall be combined with the Single Trunk Class, Group and Forest styles shall be combined with the Multiple Trunk Class. Rock Plantings, Shobin, Windswept and other styles may be combined with any appropriate Class at the judge’s discretion. They shall award a “Best of Show” in Open Bonsai Art and 1st, 2nd and 3rd per class according to merit, and if without merit, no award shall be made. This rule applies whether there are one or more entries. In the instance where bonsai in a particular class are considered by the judges to be of equal merit, preference shall be given to the original work.

6. Entries must be in place by 10:00 am Tuesday, September 9 and remain on display for the duration of the fair. 7. NOVICE: One who has not displayed a bonsai at any judged venue AND has less than two years experience within

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~~AWARDS~~ Best of Show (Division 122-123)~~ROSETTE & $25~~

1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~ DIVISION 122 – OPEN BONSAI ART Class

1 Informal Upright Style 2 All Single Trunk Styles other than Informal Upright, to include Formal upright, Slanting, Literati, Split trunk,

Twisted and Coiled styles. 3 All Cascade Styles 4 All Group Plantings, Forest and singletree groups of 2 or more. 5 Multiple trunk styles, all styles with multiple trunks from a single root source, to include Raft styles, Clump,

Root-Connected, Twin, Triple, etc. 6 All Branch Style trees – Broom, Windswept, Weeping 7 Rock Plantings- Root-on-Rock, Clinging to Rock, Saike, Pen Ching 8 Shohin – Any style, must be under 10” from top of pot rim to apex

DIVISION 123 – NOVICE BONSAI Class

1 All styles, Specify

HOME ARTS

FLORAL DEPARTMENT Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

1. Cut Flowers will be displayed only as long as attractive. Cut Roses and Fresh Flower Arrangements will be

displayed Friday through Sunday of the fair. 2. The judges will divide classes if warranted.

HINT: Use of alcohol in containers will preserve the life of flowers.

FRESH CUT FLOWERS Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

EXHIBITS RECEIVED

Home Arts Building, Tuesday, September 9, 8 am – 10 am

EXHIBITS RELEASED

Ribbons may be picked up September 15, 9 am - 6 pm

1. All flowers must be raised by exhibitor. 2. Limited to one variety but 2 per class per exhibitor. Example: In class 9, you may enter 2 Blue Dahlias, 2 Red

Dahlias or 1 Red and 1 Blue. 3. Exhibitors are requested to label species and variety if known. 4. Containers will be furnished by the Fair.

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BEST OF SHOW (Division 135) ~~ROSETTE ~~

RESERVE BEST OF SHOW (Division 135) ~~ ROSETTE ~~

1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~ DIVISION 135 - CUT FLOWERS Class

1 Bouquet, Mixed Annuals (At least 10 Stems) 2 Bouquet, Mixed Perennial (At Least 10 Stems) 3 Bulbs, Any Type Flowering (1 Stem) 4 Bulbs, Any Type Flowering (3 Stems) 5 Carnation, Any Color 6 Cockscomb Feathery, Plume, Mixed or One Color (5) 7 Cockscomb, Tall, Crested (1 Stem) 8 Cosmos, Mixed or One Color (3 Stems) 9 Dahlias, A or B Class Over 8” (1 Stem) 10 Dahlias, Miniature, Small, Any Type (3 Stems) 11 Gerbera, Mixed Colors (3 Stems) 12 Gerbera, Single Color (1 Stem) 13 Marigolds, Any Color (3 Stems) 14 Marigolds, Gypsy Dwarf (5 Stems) 15 Perennial, Unlisted (5 Stems) 16 Shrub or Tree Blooming (1 Stem) 17 Shrub or Tree Blooming (5 Stems) 18 Zinnias, Mixed or One Color Any Type (3 Stems) 19 Zinnias, Pompom, Mixed or One Color (5 Stems) 20 Chrysanthemums, Debudded

21 Chrysanthemums, Not Debudded 22 Zinnias, dwarf any type 23 Zinnias, dwarf pom poms any type 24 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

CUT ROSES Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

EXHIBITS RECEIVED

Home Arts Building, Friday, September 12, 8 am – 10 am

EXHIBITS RELEASED

Ribbons may be picked up September 15, 9 am – 6 pm

1. All flowers must be grown out-of-doors by exhibitor. 2. Limit: Limited to one variety but 2 per class per exhibitor. Example: In class 8 (Rose, Hybrid Tea, Rose Red) an

exhibitor could enter 2 Mr. Lincolns or 2 Ole or 1 Mr. Lincoln and 1 Ole. 3. Entry Tags and Vases will be provided. 4. Rose to be ½ to 2/3 open when delivered for judging.

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BEST OF SHOW (Division 136) ~~ROSETTE ~~ RESERVE BEST OF SHOW (Division 136) ~~ ROSETTE ~~


DIVISION 136 - CUT ROSE Class

1 Rose, Collection (7 Stems) 2 Rose, Floribunda (5 Stems) 3 Rose, Floribunda Mixed (5 Stems with multi heads) 4 Rose, Floribunda (1 Stem with multi heads) 5 Rose, Hybrid Tea, Deep Red (1 Stem) 6 Rose, Hybrid Tea, Multi Color (1 Stem) 7 Rose, Hybrid Tea, Pink (1 Stem) 8 Rose, Hybrid Tea, Rose Red (1 Stem) 9 Rose, Hybrid Tea, Salmon (1 Stem) 10 Rose, Hybrid Tea, Yellow (1 Stem) 11 Rose, Peace (1 Stem) 12 Rose, Miniature Rose (1 stem) 13 Rose, Collection, Miniature 14 Rose, Two-Tone (1 Stem) 15 Rose, Any Other Not Listed, Specify (1 Stem)

FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

EXHIBITS RECEIVED

Home Arts Building, Thursday, September 11, 8 am – 10 am

EXHIBITS RELEASED

Ribbons may be picked up Monday, September 15, 9 am – 6 pm

Accessories, 3’x2’ Backdrops, and other material permitted. DEFINITIONS

Amateur - One who has not won more than 10 awards in any organized show. Advanced - One who has won 10 or more awards in an organized show. Seniors - Over sixty years of age and not professional.

BEST OF SHOW (Division 137) ~~ROSETTE ~~


DIVISION 137 - FRESH ARRANGEMENTS Classes Class Description Amateur Advanced Senior Token of Love 1 4 7 Independence Day 2 5 8 Harvest Time 3 6 9

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Open to All Class 10 Special Occasion-Any, Specify 11 Agriculture Treasures (using fresh vegetables) 12 “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” 13 Square Deal 14 Miniature Arrangements - Under 8” 15 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

HOUSE PLANTS Entry Forms Due by 5:00 pm, August 1, 2014

EXHIBITS RECEIVED

Home Arts Building, Sunday, September 7, 9 am – 5 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Individuals limited to two entries per class. Exceptions designated. 2. Exhibitors who participate in making and selling items on the commercial market which are included in this

DIVISION are not permitted to compete for premiums or show. NOTE: Commercial florists and nurseries may enter only in the Divisions and classes provided for Professionals in the Home Arts Department.

3. Tulare County Fair provides general watchman’s service, but assumes no liability for the safety of exhibits. Entries made are at the exhibitor’s risk.

4. Exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor. 5. Exhibits must be adequately and correctly labeled with either the Botanical or Common Name, or both. Label

card not to exceed 2”X 3” BEST OF SHOW ~~ROSETTE~~

RESERVE BEST OF SHOW ~ROSETTE~ 1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~

DIVISION 150 - AFRICAN VIOLETS (Must be in Bloom for Judging) Class

1 Double Flower 2 Single 3 Miniature, Trailing, Etc. 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 151 - BEGONIAS Class

1 Beefsteak 2 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 152 - CACTUS Class

1 Barrel Type 2 Branch Type 3 Column 4 Holiday - Christmas, etc.

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5 Mound 6 Collection, 3 or More Types in One Container 7 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 153 - FERNS Class

1 Asparagus Fern 2 Birds Nest 3 Boston, Any Type 4 Staghorn 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 154 - HANGING BASKETS Class

1 Basket Bouquet - Flowering Annuals and/or Perennials together 2 Creeping Charlie 3 Herb Basket - Featuring Various Herbs 4 Succulent Basket - Featuring Succulents 5 Spider Plant 6 Wandering Jew 7 Any Other Hanging Basket, Specify

DIVISION 155 - FICUS Class

1 Benjamina 2 Rubber Plant 3 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 156 - TOPIARY Class

1 All Topiaries - Any Plant Family DIVISION 157 - PHILODENDRON Class

1 Cordatum, Trailing 2 Other Type, 3 Feet and Over 3 Other Type, Under 3 Feet

DIVISION 158 - SUCCULENTS Class

1 Agave 2 Aloe 3 Echeveria 4 Euphorbia 5 Jade

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6 Sedum 7 Collection, 3 or more types in container 8 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 159 - MISCELLANEOUS POTTED PLANTS Class

1 Coleus 2 Creeping Charlie 3 Dracena 4 Devils Ivy, Spathiphyllum 5 Geraniums, Any Type, Specify 6 Ivy, Any Type, Specify 7 Pothos, Epipremnum 8 Prayer Plant 9 Sago Palm 10 Shefflera, Any Type, Specify 11 Spider Plant, Green 12 Spider Plant, Variegated 13 Any Other Potted Plant Not Listed, Specify 14 Any Other Flowering Plant Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 160 - DISH GARDEN or NOVELTY CONTAINER Class

1 Flowering Containers, under 2’ in diameter or length 2 Flowering Containers, 2’ to 3’ in diameter or length 3 Flowering Plants 4 Flowering Animal Container 5 Flowering Plants in a Boot or Shoe 6 In Shell, Using Beach Materials (Succulents) 7 In Wheelbarrow, Any Growing Matter 8 Foliage Containers, up to 3’ in diameter or length 9 Foliage Plants in a Basket 10 Foliage Plants in a Boot or Shoe 11 Flowering and/or Foliage Plants in a Birdcage 12 Any Cacti/Succulent Garden up to 3’ in diameter 13 Oriental Container 14 Tea or Coffee Pot 15 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 161 - FRESH POTTED HERBS Class

1 Basil 2 Rosemary 3 Thyme


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CLOTHING ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

LIMITED TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS EXHIBITS RECEIVED

Home Arts Building, August 28 and 29, 9 am – 6 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED

Monday, September 15, 9 am - 6 pm

1. The exhibitor must have produced all entries in the department within one (1) year of the opening day of the fair, quilts excluded.

2. Imported or manufactured articles are prohibited from competing for awards. 3. Exhibits must be adequately and correctly labeled, clean and pressed.

~~ROSETTE~~ Best of Show - Fair Theme (Divisions 174 - 199)

Best of Show - Constructed Clothing (Divisions 176 - 179) Best of Show - Needle Arts (Divisions 187 - 199) Best of Show - Crochet (Divisions 174, 187, 188)

Best of Show – Knitting (Divisions 175, 187 and 189) 1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~

DIVISION 174 - CROCHET WEARING APPAREL Class

1 Baby Set - Sweater, Cap and/or Booties 2 Scarves 3 Sweater or Shawl Poncho 4 Any Other Not Listed, Adult, Specify 5 Any Other Not Listed, Child, Specify

DIVISION 175 - HAND KNIT WEARING APPAREL Class

1 Ponchos 2 Scarves 3 Sweater or Shawl, Adult 4 Sweater or Shawl, Child 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 176 - CONSTRUCTED CLOTHING Class

1 Beach, Play or Swimsuit, Child 2 Blouse or Shirt 3 Coordinated Outfit

DIVISION 177 - ADVANCED CONSTRUCTED CLOTHING Class

1 Coat or Jacket 2 Coordinated Outfit, 2 or 3 Pieces 3 Formal Wear 4 Wedding Dress

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DIVISION 178 - ACCESSORIES Class

1 Apron 2 Handbag 3 Wedding Accessories 4 Household Accessories 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 179 - QUILTED CLOTHING Class

1 Any Item, Specify 2 Costumes 3 Dress, Adult 4 Dress, Child 5 Any Other Children’s Clothing Item Not Listed, Specify 6 Any Other Adult Clothing Item Not Listed, Specify NO DOLL CLOTHES

COTTON CONTEST 1. Garment can be a Cotton Blend - Minimum 65% cotton. Contest limited to wearing apparel. 2. Fabrics must be identified by hang tags, labels, end of salvage, or sales slip signed at store of purchase stating

content. 3. ITEMS MUST BE ENTERED IN REGULAR CONSTRUCTED CLOTHING DIVISION AS WELL. (Division 176 & 177)

Best of Show (Division 180) ~~ROSETTE & $25~~

DIVISION 180 - COTTON CONTEST Class

2 Cotton Clothing - Wearing Apparel

NEEDLE ARTS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

LIMITED TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS EXHIBITS RECEIVED


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. In classes calling for original design, no stamped patterns are allowed. They must be of your own design, not

just a change of fabric or color in published direction or kit. 2. All hanging articles must be ready to hang or they will not be accepted for judging. Use wire for pictures.

Pictures must be framed, stretched or mounted. 3. Pillows must be finished on back and have pillow inside. 4. Quilts must be complete and made by hand unless otherwise specified. Binding may be machine stitched on the

inside, but must be attached by hand.

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5. Rugs shall not exceed 6 feet in width and 9 feet in length; Round rugs shall not exceed 9 feet in diameter. “Any Other” category is for items NOT listed.

6. Design size is determined by actual ‘stitched’ area - frame or material size. 7. Unless a Holiday class is listed within a division, holiday items should be entered in Division 218 on page 37.

~~ROSETTE~~ Best of Show - Needle Arts (Divisions 187 - 199) Best of Show - Crochet (Divisions 174, 187, 188)

Best of Show – Knitting (Divisions 175, 187 and 189) Best of Division (Division 198) 1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~

DIVISION 187 – COMFORTERS AND PILLOWS Class

1 Appliqué 2 Quilted 3 Any Other Not Listed, Specify 4 Comforters (Tied, no quilting)

DIVISION 188 - CROCHET Class

1 Afghan, 1 Piece 2 Afghan, Child size 3 Afghan, Square or Circle Design - Pieced 4 Afghan, Panel 5 Afghan, Original Design 6 Afghan, Ripple Design 7 Doily 8 Potholders, Useful Pair 9 Potholders, Decorative Pair 10 Tablecloth 11 Dishcloths 12 Toy, Any 13 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 189 - HAND KNIT ARTICLES Class

1 Afghan 2 Novelties (Dolls, etc.) 3 Potholders (Useful Pair) 4 Potholders (Decorative Pair) 5 Dishcloths 6 Any Other Non Apparel Item Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 190 – COUNTED CROSS STITCH Class

1 Original Design 2 Non-Original Design

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3 Sampler 4 Any Holiday Item, Specify

DIVISION 191 –CROSS STITCH Class

1 Original Design 2 Non-Original Design 3 Pre-Stamped 4 Sampler

DIVISION 192 – EMBROIDERY Class

1 Any Item with Original Design, Specify 2 Any Other Non-Original Design Not Listed, Specify 3 Dish Towel, Pre-Stamped 4 Any Other Pre-Stamped Item Not Listed, Specify 5 Any Holiday Item, Specify

DIVISION 193 – RIBBON OR CREWEL EMBROIDERY, COUNTED THREAD Class

1 Any Item, Specify DIVISION 194 - NEEDLEPOINT & PETIT POINT Class

1 All Items, Specify DIVISION 195 - WEAVING AND SPINNING (Items must be Hand Woven or Spun) Class

1 Clothing 2 Skein, Spinning, 200 yards 3 Any Other Hand Woven Article Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 196 - STITCHERY Class

1 Soft Crafts 2 Plastic Canvas 3 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 197 - MISCELLANEOUS Class

1 Appliqué, Other Than Clothing 2 Tatting, Any Item 3 Patchwork, Other Than Quilts 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 198 - PROFESSIONAL ACCESSORIES Class

1 Any Item, Specify

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DIVISION 199 – MACHINE EMBROIDERY Class

1 All Items, Specify 2 Any Holiday Item, Specify

QUILTS AND COMFORTERS

ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014 Open to Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Kern County Non-Professional Quilters

Exhibits Received


Exhibits Released


1. Professional is defined as anyone who has received $500.00 or more in any one year for: teaching quilting, quilting

skills or quilting for others. 2. Quilt must have been completed during the prior two (2) years, and may not have been previously entered in the

Tulare County Fair. 3. A MINIMUM 3” SLEEVE MUST be attached to each quilt for hanging purposes. Miniature quilts must have either

sleeves or loops attached and it is recommended that exhibitors supply dowel(s) for display purposes. 4. SPECIFY SIZE AND PATTERN ON ENTRY FORM. 5. Exhibitor must cover all signage of any type in masking tape for judging purpose.

Best of Show Overall (Divisions 202-212) ~~ ROSETTE & $50 ~~

*(Quilts made from kits or by groups are not eligible) Best of Show - Hand Quilted ~~ ROSETTE & $20 ~~

Best of Show - Machine Quilted by Exhibitor ~~ ROSETTE & $10 ~~ Best of Show Machine Quilted by Another ~~ ROSETTE ~~

Best of Show Professional Quilt~~ ROSETTE ~~ Best of Show Quilt Done by a Group~~ ROSETTE ~~

Best of Division (Divisions 202-212) ~ ROSETTE ~ 1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons~~

DIVISION 202 - ALL COTTON QUILT Class

1 All Quilts - All Sizes - Must be 100% Cotton (Absolutely no synthetic materials may be used-including batting. May also be entered in Divisions 203 to 212.)

DIVISION 203 - BEGINNER - 1st QUILT Class

1 Quilt - 72” or longer 2 Quilt - Under 72” 3 Quilted Wall Hanging 4 Miniature

DIVISION 204 - HAND QUILTED QUILTS, 72” +

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DIVISION 205 - HAND QUILTED QUILTS UNDER 72” Class

1 Appliqué (Hand) 2 Appliqué (Machine) 3 Pieced (Hand) 4 Pieced (Machine) 5 Appliqué & Pieced (Hand) 6 Appliqué & Pieced (Machine Piece, Hand or Machine Appliqué) 7 Any Other Not Listed (Specify Embroidered, Whole Cloth etc.)

DIVISION 206 - MACHINE QUILTED QUILTS 72”+ DIVISION 207 - MACHINE QUILTED QUILTS UNDER 72” Machine Quilted by Another Class

1 Appliqué 2 Pieced 3 Appliqué & Pieced 4 Any Other Not Listed (Specify Embroidered, Whole Cloth etc.)

Machine Quilted by Self 5 Appliqué 6 Pieced 7 Appliqué & Pieced 8 Any Other Not Listed (Specify Embroidered, Whole Cloth etc.)

DIVISION 208 - HAND QUILTED WALL HANGING Must be under 45” in size Class

1 Appliqué 2 Pieced 3 Appliqué & Pieced 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 209 -MACHINE QUILTED WALL HANGING Machine Quilted Under 45” in size Class

1 Appliqué 2 Pieced 3 Appliqué & Pieced 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

Machine Quilted by Self 5 Appliqué 6 Pieced 7 Appliqué & Pieced 8 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 210 - QUILTS BY A GROUP (Top or quilting done by more than 2 people) Class

1 72” and larger

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2 Under 72” 3 Wall Hanging

DIVISION 211 - QUILTS BY SENIORS (70+) Class

1 72” or Longer 2 Under 72” Long

3 Comforter (No Quilting) 4 Coverlets 5 Wall Hanging

DIVISION 212 - MISCELLANEOUS QUILTS Class

1 Art Quilts - Fabric Art (Includes wonder paints, paints, etc.) 2 Miniature Quilts (All) 3 Quilt from a kit 4 Coverlets (Yo-Yo quilts, etc.)

DIVISION 213 - PROFESSIONAL QUILTERS No Premiums – Ribbons Only Class

1 All (Classes may be determined at close of entries)

QUILTER’S CHALLENGE

Entries must be wall hangings depicting the theme of this year’s fair (“Celebrating the Bounty of Our County”) They are to be no smaller than 24”x 24” nor larger than 48”x 48”. Quilts need not be square and any technique or combination of techniques may be used. They should be ready for hanging with either loops or a sleeve. Best of Show (Class 1) ~~ROSETTE & $25~~ Best of Show (Class 2) ~~ROSETTE ~~ DIVISION 214 - QUILTER’S CHALLENGE Class

1 All quilts by Amateurs 2 All quilts by Professionals

ARTS & CRAFTS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

OPEN TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

1. Management reserves the right to refuse the display of any work it deems unsuitable in any division of the fair.

EXHIBITS DUE (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)


EXHIBITS RELEASED


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2. NON-PROFESSIONAL: Those who engage in art and craft work as a hobby or for the love of the work whose returns from sales, if any, do exceed the cost of the materials for the articles sold and who are not otherwise remunerated when engaging in this work except through cash prizes or premium awards.

3. All plaques, pictures, or any type of wall hanging must be ready for hanging with sturdy wire or hangers, or article will not be accepted for showing.

4. All entries in this department must have been produced by the exhibitor within one year of the opening of the fair.

Best of Show Overall - Craft Item (Divisions 215-218, 220-222) ~~ROSETTE & $25.00~~

Best of Show – (Divisions 215-218) ~~ROSETTE~~ Best of Show – Decorated Christmas Tree (Division 219) ~~ROSETTE~~

Best of Show – Artificial Arrangement (Divisions 220 & 221) ~~ROSETTE~~ Best of Show – Toys & Textiles (Division 222) ~~ROSETTE~~

Best of Show – Woodcarving & Crafting (Division 223-225) ~~ROSETTE~~ Best of Show – (Fair Theme) ~~ROSETTE~~


ARTS & CRAFTS DIVISION 215 – HOBBIES Class

1 Models, Any Type 2 Collections 3 Any Other Hobbies

DIVISION 216 - HAND AND ORIGINAL CRAFTS Class

1 Basket, Decorated 2 Beaded Items, Specify 3 Dioramas 4 Flower Pots 5 Gourds, Painted or Decorated 6 Jewelry, Any Type, Specify 7 Leather, Any Article, Specify 8 Metal Crafts, All Types, Specify 9 Painting, Any Other, Specify 10 Decorated T-Shirts 11 Wall Hanging, Any Media 12 Wreath, Non-Christmas 13 Original Craft, Any Type Not Listed, Specify 14 Any Other Craft Item Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 217 - SCRAPBOOKS Class

1 Scrapbook, Single Page, Original 2 Scrapbook, Single Page, From Kit

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3 Scrapbook, 2 Page Spread, Original 4 Scrapbook, 2 Page Spread, From Kit 5 Scrapbook Album

DIVISION 218 - HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Class

1 Christmas, Boot or Stocking, Any Media 2 Christmas Tree Ornament 3 Christmas Wall Hanging 4 Christmas, Any Other 5 Holiday Table Centerpiece 6 Holiday Wall Hanging 7 Santa Claus, Any 8 Tree Skirt 9 Wreath, Christmas 10 Halloween Craft 11 Thanksgiving Craft 12 Valentine Craft 13 Easter Craft 14 4th of July Craft 15 Any Other Holiday Craft Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 219 - DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREE (Artificial Trees Only) ***Exhibits in Division 219 are due on Saturday, September 6 from 8:00 am-12:00 noon***

Class 1 Trees under 4’, Lighted 2 Trees 4’ and taller, Lighted 3 Trees, Miniature

ARTIFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS Over 6” in overall dimensions

1. Accessories, backdrops (3’x2’) and other material permitted. 2. Only Silk, Dried or Preserved flowers and materials to be used in Artificial Arrangements. 3. Item must be a new and original idea. No portion of the arrangement may have been previously entered.

DIVISION 220 - ARTIFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS Class

1 “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” 2 Thanksgiving and Cornucopia 3 Unusual/Large Container 4 Wedding Design 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 221 - ARTIFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS – MINI Overall Dimensions not over 6” Class

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1 Tea Set 2 Holiday 3 Free Choice, Specify

DIVISION 222 - TOYS & TEXTILES No crocheted, knitted or holiday items Class

1 Animals 2 Bears, Movable Parts 3 Bears, Stuffed, Handmade 4 Doll, “Celebrating The Bounty of Our County” 5 Doll, From Kit or Pattern 6 Dolls, Handmade, Any Other Not Listed 7 Dolls, Rag

8 Dolls, Stuffed, Handmade 9 Dolls, Stuffed, Handmade, False Heads

10 Toys, Any Type Except Wood Crafting 11 Doll Clothes, Sewn 12 in. and below 12 Doll Clothes, Sewn 13 in. to 19 in. 13 Doll Clothes, Sewn 20 in. and above

WOODCARVING and CRAFTING

(Open to the world) DIVISION 223- AMATEUR HAND WOOD CARVER DIVISION 224 - EXPERT/PRO. HAND CARVER Class 1 All Items, Specify DIVISION 225 - WOOD CRAFTING Class

1 Furniture 2 Doll House 3 Children’s Toys - Large, Rocking Horse, etc. 4 Children’s Toys -Small 5 Household Accessories 6 Replicas 7 Machine Fabricated Crafts 8 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

MINIATURE STRUCTURES ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 23, 2013

EXHIBITS DUE

Home Arts Building, Monday, September 8, 9 am – 6 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED


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Exhibitors are encouraged to bring in unfinished miniature structures. Space has been reserved for those exhibitors who wish to work on their projects during the fair. Please contact Shirley Wyckoff, Exeter, phone 559-592-9164, to schedule an available time for demonstration of your craft during normal fair hours. Projects may be shown for judging three (3) years under construction. The fourth (4th) year, the miniature will be judged completed. All entrants who desire to show their structures as open MUST cover the open area with plexiglass or some other transparent material other than plastic. Commercially constructed dollhouses may be exhibited separate from handcrafted entries. Department head will decide all areas of display. The assembly of the entry may be done by an adult or by a group. Please list on the entry form the size of your entry (length, width and height). Space is limited; entries will be accepted on a space available basis.

Best of Show Overall (Divisions 230-235) ~~ROSETTE~~

Reserve of Show (Divisions 230-235) ~~ROSETTE ~~ 1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~

DIVISION 230 - AMATEUR STRUCTURES DIVISION 231 - JUNIOR STRUCTURES Class 1 Under Construction

2 Complete DIVISION 232 - AMATEUR FURNISHINGS DIVISION 233 - JUNIOR FURNISHINGS Class 1 Any DIVISION 234- AMATEUR SHADOW BOXES DIVISION 235 - JUNIOR SHADOW BOXES Class

3 Any

TABLE SETTINGS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE

Home Arts Building, Monday, September 8, 9 am – 4 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Fair is not responsible for breakage or theft. Paper products may NOT be used. 2. Please provide your own table - not larger than card table size. 3. You must set a table for four complete with accessories and centerpiece. Serving dishes are not required.

Best of Show Overall (Divisions 240 and 241) ~~ROSETTE~~

Best of Division (Divisions 240 and 241) ~~ROSETTE~~ DIVISION 240 - TABLE SETTINGS, FUNCTIONAL

Class

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1 Holiday Get Together 2 Weekend Living (BBQ, Sports, Picnic, etc.)

3 Fair Theme-”Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” 4 International Setting, Specify Country 5 Formal Dining Experience

DIVISION 241 - TABLE SETTINGS , EXHIBITIONAL Class

1 Holiday Get Together 2 Weekend Living (BBQ, Sports, Picnic, etc.)

3 Fair Theme-”Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” 4 International Setting, Specify Country

5 Formal Dining Experience

CERAMICS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

No Decals - Except where stated EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons ~~ DIVISION 242– Ceramics Class

1 Any Item, Specify

BAKED FOODS AND CONFECTIONS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

OPEN TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS EXHIBITS DUE

Home Arts Building, Tuesday, September 9, 8 am – 11:00 am

EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. All cakes, cookies, bread, pies and candy entered in this department become the property of the Fair and may be disposed of as needed.

2. Entries should be on DISPOSABLE plates. The fair will not be responsible for loss of plates or dishes. 3. MINIMUM REFRIGERATION AVAILABLE. 4. ALL FROSTINGS MUST BE EDIBLE.

Sweepstakes - Amateur Baked Foods (Divisions 252-268) ~~ ROSETTE ~~


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Soares Harvesting Sugar Awards Soares Harvesting is proud to provide the following products to the top winners participating in the special “Sugar Award Contest” Contestants must specify “Soares Harvesting Contest” on their entry form to be eligible. Entries will be judged using the American System in class (Foods and/or Preserved Foods), then all First place exhibits will be judged to determine the top 3 placing overall. First Place 10 pounds Sugar Second Place 5 pounds Sugar Third Place 2 pounds Sugar

DECORATED CAKES 1. Judged for decoration only, base may be cake or false styrofoam, etc. 2. No limitation on size. 3. ALL FROSTINGS MUST BE EDIBLE.

~~ROSETTE~~ Best of Show Amateur (Division 250) Best of Show Fondant (Division 251)

DIVISION 250 –AMATEUR DECORATED CAKES Class

1 Anniversary or Wedding, Multi Layer 2 Birthday 3 Fair Theme- “Celebrating The Bounty of Our County” 4 Holiday 5 Novelty 6 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 251 – FONDANT CAKES Class

1 Purchased Fondant 2 Homemade Fondant 3 All Tipped Cakes 4 Holiday 5 Novelty 6 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 252 - LAYERED CAKES (1/2 Cake Plus 1 Slice)Class

1 Chocolate 2 Fruit (banana, date, orange, etc.) 3 Spice 4 Other Layer Cake Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 253 - CAKES (Not Layered) (1/2 Cake Plus 1 Slice) Class

1 Banana

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2 Bundt 3 Carrot 4 Chocolate 5 Cupcakes, any kind (1/2 Dozen)

6 Fruit (applesauce, date, etc.) 7 Other Non-Layered Not Listed, Specify

COOKIES AND BARS

Limited to One Entry Per Class Per Exhibitor Best of Show Cookie (Division 254) ~~ROSETTE~~

DIVISION 254 - COOKIES (6 cookies on 6” paper plate) Class

1 Brownies, fudge 2 Brownies, cake 3 Fruit bars, no nuts 4 Fruit bars, with nuts 5 Rice Krispie 6 Any Other Bar Not Listed, Specify 7 Chocolate Chip, plain 8 Chocolate Chip, with nuts 9 Chocolate Drop 10 Macaroon 11 Oatmeal, plain 12 Oatmeal with fruit or nuts 13 Peanut Butter, plain 14 Peanut Butter, other 15 Persimmon 16 Any Other Drop Cookies Not Listed, Specify 17 Nut 18 Any Other Icebox Cookies, Specify 19 Any Molded or Pressed, Specify 20 Filled 21 Ginger 22 Any Other Rolled and Cut, Specify 23 Holiday, Different Shapes, Unfrosted 24 Any Other Holiday Cookie (Decorated), Specify

PIES AND PASTRIES Best of Show Pie and Pastry (Divisions 255-259) ~~ROSETTE~~

DIVISION 255 --PIES, CRUMB CRUST (One 9” Pie) Class

1 Cream

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2 Any Other Not Listed, Specify DIVISION 256—PIES, ONE CRUST DOUGH (One 9” Pie) Class

1 Fruit Cream 2 Lemon 3 Pecan 4 Pumpkin 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 257 –PIES, TWO CRUST (One 9” Pie) Class

1 Any Crumb Topped Pie 2 Berry, Pastry Top, Specify Type of Berry 3 Apple, Pastry Top 4 Fruit, Other than Apple or Berry, Pastry Top, Specify

DIVISION 258—CHEESECAKE (One 9” Pie)

Class 1 Plain Cheesecake, No Toppings 2 Cheesecake With Topping, Specify 3 Other, Layered

DIVISION 259 –PASTRIES (6 Pastries) Class

1 Pastry, any kind, Specify

CANDIES AND CONFECTIONS DIVISION 260 - CANDY AND CONFECTIONS (1/2 Pound or 9 Pieces on 6” Paper Plate) Class

1 Caramel 2 Cereal Candies 3 Divinity 4 Fudge 5 Peanut Brittle 6 Toffee 7 Ethnic, Specify 8 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

NO SUGAR ADDED DIVISION 261 - NO SUGAR ADDED, Baked Foods Class

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BREADS Best of Show Breads (Divisions 262-265) ~~ROSETTE~~

DIVISION 262 - YEAST BREADS & ROLLS (1/2 Loaf Plus 1 Slice or 3 Rolls on 6” Paper Plate) Class

1 All Yeast Breads and Rolls, Specify

DIVISION 263- QUICK BREADS - BAKING POWDER (1/2 Loaf Plus 1 Slice) Class

1 Banana, without nuts 2 Banana with nuts 3 Fruit, other than banana 4 Pumpkin 5 Zucchini 6 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 264 - SPECIALTY BREAD & COFFEE CAKES (1 Small or ½ Dozen on 6” Paper Plate) Class 1 Cinnamon Rolls 2 Coffee Cake 3 Muffins, with fruit 4 Muffins, Other, Specify 5 Ethnic, Specify 6 Any Other Not Listed, Specify DIVISION 265 - YEAST BREADS BY MACHINE (1/2 Loaf Plus 1 Slice or 3 Rolls on 6” Paper Plate) Class

1 All Yeast Breads and Rolls, Specify

FOR MEN ONLY REFER TO OPEN DIVISION RULES AND DEFINITIONS. MEN ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO ENTER CLASSES IN THE OPEN DIVISIONS.


Best of Show (Division 266) ~~ROSETTE~~ DIVISION 266 - FOR MEN ONLY 2 Items Per Exhibitor/Class Class

1. Breads 2. Brownies 3. Cakes 4. Cookies 5. Muffins 6. Any Other Not Listed, Specify

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FOOD ART

Best of Show (Divisions 267) ~~ROSETTE~~ 1st - 5th Place ~ Ribbons

(1 Dozen Cookies)

DIVISION 267 – AMATEUR COOKIE DECORATING Class

1. Holiday 2. Fair Theme “Celebrating The Bounty of Our County” 3. Any Other

Best of Show (Divisions 268) ~~ROSETTE~~

DIVISION 268 – EMBELLISHED ITEMS Class

1. Fruit 2. Vegetables 3. Any Other

CONTESTS

GREATEST FAIR COOKIE CONTEST


Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Limited to 1 Entry Per Exhibitor Per Class

1. Recipe on a 3” x 5” card must accompany cookies. Fair and sponsors have right to publicize recipe. 2. EXHIBITS will be received in the Home Arts Building on Wednesday of the fair between 8:00am and 10:00am.

Judging will be at 2:00pm by children selected by fair staff. Cookies to be consumed by judges. Three cookies will remain on display during the fair.

Best Of Show ~~ROSETTE~~ $25 In Memory of Lorene Bennett ~~

1st – 3rd Each Class ~~ROSETTE ~~

DIVISION 275 – GREATEST FAIR COOKIES Class

1 Any Variety, 1 Dozen

SUN-MAID RAISIN CONTESTS

Thursday, September 11, 2014

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Limited to 1 Entry Per Exhibitor Per Class 1. Recipe on 3” x 5” card must accompany entries. Fair and sponsors have the right to publish recipe. 2. Pies, cookies and fruitcakes to contain at least one cup of Sun-Maid raisins. 3. Exhibits should be submitted on disposable plates if possible. Fair is not responsible for loss or damage to plates. 4. Exhibits will be received in the Home Arts Building on Thursday of the Fair between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. This

judging will be closed to the public. Judging results and awards will be posted at 4:00 pm. 5. Exhibits become the property of the Fair and may be disposed of. Cream pies will not be displayed. Ribbons and recipes will be on display.

Best of Show Raisin Pie~~ROSETTE & $25~~ Best of Show Fruit Cake~~ROSETTE & $15~~

Best of Show Cookie~ROSETTE & $15~~ First Place Class Winners~~RIBBON~~

1st – 3rd Each Class ~~RIBBONS~~

DIVISION 278 - RAISIN PIE CONTEST Class 1 All Raisin Pie 2 One Crust Raisin Pie with Cream or Custard 3 Raisin Pie, Any Other Type Not Listed, Specify DIVISION 279 - RAISIN COOKIE CONTEST (1 Dozen) Class 1 Bar Cookies with Raisins 2 Drop Cookies with Raisins 3 Any Other Cookie with Raisins Not Listed, Specify DIVISION 280 - FRUIT CAKE CONTEST Class 1 All Fruitcakes

“BARBECUE BONANZA”

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Limited to One Entry Per Exhibitor 1. Small Weber grill and charcoal briquettes will be provided. (Participant must provide any other utensils used for

barbecuing.) 2. Also provided will be a serving dish with your entry number written on the dish. Everyone will receive the same

dish. 3. Any barbecued meat accepted (ribs, steak, burgers, chicken, etc.) 4. Recipe on 3” x 5” card must accompany entry. Fair has the right to publish recipe. 5. Must make presentation for judges. 6. All participants must report to Home Arts Building by 11:00 am on Saturday of the Fair. A table will be

provided. Judging at 4:00 pm.

HOME ARTS



Best of Show Overall ~ $25~ Best of Show Each Class ~ Rosette ~

1st-3rd ~ Ribbons DIVISION 281 – BARBEQUE BONANZA Class

1 Beef 2 Pork 3 Chicken 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

“QUE PASA SALSA” CONTEST

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Limited to One Entry Per Exhibitor Per Class 1. Salsa should be in a disposable container if possible. Fair is not responsible for loss or damage to containers. 2. Recipe on 3” x 5” card must accompany salsa. Fair has the right to publish recipe. 3. Salsa will be received in the Home Arts Building between 8:00 am and 10:00 am on Sunday of the fair. Judging

begins at 2:00 pm.

Best Of Show ~~ROSETTE ~~$25~~ 1st – 3rd Each Class ~~RIBBONS ~~

DIVISION 282 – SALSA CONTEST Class

1 Fresh, hot (specify) 2 Fresh, mild (specify) 3 Canned, hot or mild (specify) 4 Use your imagination presentation 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DECORATED CUPCAKE CONTEST

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Limited to One Entry Per Exhibitor 1. Recipe on a 3” x 5” card must accompany cupcakes. Fair and sponsors have the right to publicize recipe. 2. EXHIBITS will be received in the Home Arts building on Saturday of the fair between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Judging

will be at 10:30, Results posted at 12:00 pm.

Best of Show ~~ROSETTE~~ $25~~ 1st-3rd ~~ RIBBON ~~

DIVISION 283 – CUPCAKE CONTEST Class

1. All Cupcakes ½ Dozen Specify Theme & Flavor

HOME ARTS



PRESERVED FOODS

ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014 OPEN TO TULARE COUNTY RESIDENTS

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Bring two (2) containers per entry; one (1) will be opened for judging. 2. All entries must be home prepared and canned or packaged by the exhibitor within one year prior to the opening

date of the Fair. Items that have been shown at any previous Fair are not eligible. 3. STANDARD CANNING JARS TO BE USED (glass, any size) MASON, BALL, OR ANY OTHER STANDARD CANNING JAR.

Jars of the mayonnaise, coffee, pickle or peanut butter type are not acceptable. Any entries submitted in such types will be disqualified.

4. PARAFFIN SEALED ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 5. Non-acid foods and all vegetables must be canned under pressure. Low acid fruits, such as figs, should be made

more acid by adding lemon juice, as directed in the University of California Agricultural Extension Service leaflet, Home Canning of Fruits. Tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) must be processed in a boiling water bath. Items will not necessarily be taste-tested, appearance and texture is most important!

6. All canning items must have new rings, and each jar must be labeled with name of item. 7. Please specify if canning with no salt added, no sugar added, or any artificial sweetener added. 8. LIMIT: 2 Entries per Exhibitor per class. 9. OPENED JARS MUST BE PICKED UP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd AFTER 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM OR BECOME PROPERTY OF THE FAIR

Best of Show (Divisions 290-299) ~~ROSETTE and $25.00~~ 1st-5th Place ~~Ribbons~~

DIVISION 290 - DRIED FOODS Class

1 Fruits 2 Meats 3 Herbs (Spice Jar) 4 Spices (Spice Jar) 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 291 - CHEESE Class

1 All Cheese, Specify

DIVISION 292 - CANNED/BOTTLED JUICES & CANNED FRUITS Class

1 Tomato Juice 2 Any Other Juice Not Listed, Specify

HOME ARTS



3 Canned Apples 4 Applesauce 5 Canned Apricots 6 Canned Cherries 7 Canned Peaches 8 Canned Pears 9 Any Other Canned Fruit Not Listed, Specify 10 No Sugar Added

DIVISION 293 - CANNED VEGETABLES Class

1 Tomatoes, Stewed 2 Tomatoes, Any Other 3 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 294 - JAMS Class

1 Apricot 2 Apricot/Pineapple 3 Blackberry 4 Boysenberry

5 Fig 6 Vegetable 7 Peach 8 Plum 9 Strawberry 10 Combination of any 2 Fruits 11 Syrups and Toppings 12 Any Other Jam, Specify 13 Freezer Jam, Strawberry (1 Jar) 14 Freezer Jam, Peach (1 Jar) 15 Freezer Jam, Any Other Not Listed, Specify (1 Jar)

DIVISION 295 - JELLIES Class

1 Apple 2 Grape 3 Plum 4 Pomegranate 5 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 296 - MARMALADES, BUTTERS, CONSERVES Class

1 Butter, Any 2 Conserves, Any Fruit

Please label

method of canning

on jars!

HOME ARTS



3 Marmalade, Orange 4 Marmalade, Any Other Not Listed 5 Preserves

DIVISION 297 - CANNED MEATS Class

1 Fish, All types 2 Any Other Meat, Specify

DIVISION 298 - PICKLES, RELISH, SAUCES, CHUTNEYS Class

1 Apple Chutney 2 Apple, Spiced 3 Beets 4 Bar-B-Que Sauce 5 Chili Sauce 6 Salsa, Mild 7 Salsa, Hot 8 Salsa, Any Other 9 Okra 10 Peppers 11 Pickle Relish 12 Pickles, Dill 13 Pickles, Sweet 14 Pickles, Bread & Butter 15 Pickles, Any Other 16 Relish, Any Other 17 Spaghetti or Tomato Sauce 18 Any Other Not Listed, Specify 19 Any Other Pickled Vegetable, Specify

DIVISION 299 - MEN ONLY REFER TO OPEN DIVISION RULES AND DEFINITIONS. MEN ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO ENTER CLASSES IN THE OPEN DIVISIONS. Class

1 Fruit or Juice 2 Jelly or Jam 3 Jerky 4 Pickled Vegetables 5 Vegetables 6 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

HOME ARTS



OUT OF GRANNY'S CUPBOARD Open your cupboard and choose your favorite canned goods. Go to the closet and pick up an old-fashion style container. Now pack an attractive arrangement of at least five (5) different jars of your home canned goodies, be it fruit, vegetables, pickles, relishes, jams or jellies, whatever your cupboard holds. Now deliver these favorite items to the fair for all to see!

Best of Show (Division 300) ~~ROSETTE & $25.00 In Memory of Lorene Bennett~~

DIVISION 300 – OUT OF GRANNY'S CUPBOARD Class 1 Container With a Minimum of 5 Different Jars

(All Jars Must Have Rings)

BALL® Fresh Preserving Awardfor Adult level Presented by: BALL® & KERR® Fresh Preserving PRODUCTS

2014 Award Announcement

Jarden Home Brands, marketers of Ball ® and Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products is proud to recognize today’s fresh preserving (canning) enthusiasts. First and Second Place Awards will be given to individuals judged as the best in designated categories. A panel of judges will select the two best entries for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle, and Soft Spread categories. Entries must be preserved in Ball® Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or Ball® Collection Elite® Jars sealed with Collection Elite® Lids and Bands, Ball® Heritage Collection Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr® Jars sealed with Kerr® Lids and Bands. In addition, soft spread entries must be prepared using Ball® Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar Needed or Liquid. Entries designated First Place from each category will receive:

Two (2) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupons for Ball® or Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) Free (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin. Entries designated Second Place from each category will receive:

One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball® or Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) Free (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin.

HOME ARTS



PHYSICALLY OR DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED ADULT DIVISION


EXHIBITS DUE Home Arts Building, August 28 and 29, 9 am – 6 pm (except Baked Goods)

Home Arts Building, September 9, 8 am - 11 am (Baked Goods)

EXHIBITS RELEASED Monday, September 16, 9 am – 6 pm

1. This division is not open to persons eligible to enter other Open Division in the Clothing & Textiles or Arts & Crafts classes. 2. The Danish System of Judging will be used.

Best of Show – (Each DIVISION) ~~ROSETTE~~


DIVISION 305 – PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ADULTS DIVISION 306 – DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED ADULTS (18 years old or older) Class

1 Wearing Apparel, any Item, Specify on Entry Form (such as Dress, Blouse, Apron, etc.) 2 Any Other Clothing & Textiles Item, Specify on Entry Form (such as crocheted doily, place mats, pillow, stuffed

animal, etc.) 3 Creative Art, Any Item, Specify on Entry Form (includes painting, drawing, collage, etc.) 4 Creative Crafts, Any Item, Specify on Entry Form (includes ceramics, jewelry, macramé, woodwork, etc.) 5 Baked Goods, Any Item, Specify on Entry Form (Deliver Baked Goods on September 9, 8 am – 11 am)

Award Sponsorships are still

available. For more information contact the exhibits department

at (559) 686-4707 or [email protected].


INDEPENDENT JUNIOR DEPARTMENT



ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014 SEE INDIVIDUAL DIVISIONS FOR DELIVERY INFORMATION

1. The Independent Junior Divisions are restricted to exhibitors under 19 years of age as January 1, 2014 who are

not members of recognized junior farm organizations such as FFA, 4-H, Grange, etc for the project(s) being entered. Older teens may prefer to enter Adult Departments but then cannot ever again enter the Junior Department.

2. School projects must be entered in the schools divisions ONLY. 3. Exhibitors will forfeit all awards earned if they enter and exhibit items in like classes in the independent junior

department and 4-H or FFA classes. For example, an exhibitor may enter Independent Junior Baked Foods classes and 4-H Photography classes but may not enter both Independent Junior and 4-H Baked Foods classes.

4. Each entry in these Divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor not more than 1 year prior to opening day of the fair. Entries shall be made on Junior Department entry forms included in this book. The age (as of January 1, 2014) and grade (as of September 1, 2014) of the exhibitor must appear on the entry form and the signature of a parent or guardian is required.

5. State and local rules and scorecards (available from the department supervisor) shall be used unless otherwise provided in these Divisions.

6. All entries must have been made, collected or prepared by the exhibitor in accordance with the requirements or recommendations of that project program. Entries that require packaging and labeling, such as food preservation and entomology, must be done in accordance with directions and recipes in project manuals and outlines. Check carefully the recommendations for kind and size of container, and method of labeling. Only standard containers, specifically designed for that purpose, will be accepted.

7. Fair management reserves the right to refuse the display of any work it deems unsuitable in any division of the fair.

8. JUDGING: a. At every opportunity the value of the blue ribbon should be stressed. The blue ribbon represents, or should

represent, the perfection for which the junior exhibitors are striving in their projects. The educational and moral value of achieving this perfection should result in a future economic return, which will be far greater than the immediate return in the form of cash awards.

b. The DANISH JUDGING SYSTEM will be used unless otherwise noted. A MAXIMUM of two (2) premiums per exhibitor per class will be paid unless stated otherwise. It is based upon established standards of quality for each

type of product. In this system each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets that standard rather than how it compares with other exhibits. The judge(s) shall use the following guidelines.

QUALITY SCORE RIBBON 1st Place Superior 90%-100% Blue 2nd Place Good 80%-89% Red 3rd Place Average 70%-79% White c. AMERICAN SYSTEM: Each entry in a class is judged in comparison to the other entries in the class. Entries are

placed first, second, third, etc., according to relative merit. There will be no more than one first, second, third, etc., per class.

11. Independent juniors may enter 4-H or FFA Divisions if none are available in Open Junior Divisions.




JUNIOR CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE

Junior Building, August 28 and 29, 9 am – 6 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Each exhibit is to be listed separately and identified by name (dress, crochet pillow case, etc.) on entry form. 2. Cleanliness: Exhibits that are soiled will be disqualified and not displayed.

3. Pillows must be finished on back and have pillow inside. 4. Exhibitors are limited to entry in one division only. Use age as of January 1, 2014.

~~ROSETTE~~

Best of Show – Clothing (Divisions 310-312) Best of Show - Textiles (Divisions 310-312)

AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 310 - 8 YEARS & UNDER DIVISION 311 - 9 TO 13 YEARS OLD DIVISION 312 - 14 TO 18 YEARS OLD Class 1 Clothing, Any type, Specify 2 Pillows, Any type, Specify 3 Needlework, Any type, Specify 4 Quilt, Done by an Individual 5 Any Other Item Not Listed, Specify

JUNIOR CRAFT AND HOBBY ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Lego art must be securely glued together. 2. Drawings MUST be mounted on construction paper with a minimum of 2" border. 3. Rules governing Adult Crafts Divisions will apply to Junior Divisions. 4. Enter the division that corresponds with the grade of the exhibitor at the time the entry was produced.

~~ROSETTE ~~

Best of Show Crafts (Division 313) AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons




DIVISION 313 – JUNIOR CRAFT AND HOBBY (ALL AGES)

Class

1 Drawings or Paintings- Fair Theme “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” 2 Drawing or Paintings, Any Type, Specify

3 Poems-Fair Theme “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” 4 Illustrated Essays, Poems-Any Type, Specify 5 Wall Hangings 6 California Missions (4th Grade Only) 7 Make your own musical instrument-Be Creative! 8 Ceramics 9 Collections, Specify

10 Dolls 11 Diorama 12 Models (Airplanes, Cars, etc.) 13 Toll Painting 14 Wooden Article, Specify 15 Holiday Crafts 16 Painting by Numbers 17 Computer Art

18 Cut and Paste Items, Specify 19 Wall Hanging, Any type, Specify

20 Lego/K’Nex (must be glued) 21 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

JUNIOR TABLE SETTINGS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. One entry per exhibitor. Tables awarded to first 10 entries received. Settings must remain displayed for duration

of Fair. 2. Table setting does not need to include all the dishes used in a full meal - only use pieces needed to create an

attractive, artistic arrangement. The menu must be original. 3. Centerpiece should be original and can be made of non-perishable material (non-perishables need to be

replaced during fair) not commercial. 4. Settings will be allotted an 18” deep x 24" wide space. 5. Setting MUST be done by exhibitor. ASSISTANCE WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION

Best of Show

(Division 315) ~~ROSETTE~~

DIVISION 315 - JUNIOR FUNCTIONAL TABLE SETTINGS




Class 1 6th Grade and Under 2 7th - 8th Grade 3 9th Grade and above SAMPLE

SCHOOL PROJECTS-FOR CLASSROOMS ONLY ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


~~ROSETTE ~~

Best of Show Crafts (Divisions 317-322)

AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS 1st 2nd 3rd

Ribbons 1. Only students enrolled in a Tulare Co School, in grades Preschool-12th grade, can participate in Divisions 317-322. 2. Teachers entering a school project through their school can only enter their projects in Divisions 317-322. 3. Exhibitors will be awarded ribbons only in divisions 317-322. 4. Enter the division that corresponds with the grade of the exhibitor at the time the entry was produced. 5. Drawings MUST be mounted on construction paper with a minimum of 2” border. 6. Group projects are limited to 2 total per teacher in divisions 323-325. 7. All student/classroom’s craft & hobby projects must be entered on butcher paper as one entry. NO individual entries will be accepted under divisions 317 – 323.

CRAFT AND HOBBY

DIVISION 317 - PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN DIVISION 318 - FIRST & SECOND GRADE DIVISION 319 - THIRD & FOURTH GRADE DIVISION 320 - FIFTH & SIXTH GRADE DIVISION 321 - SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADE DIVISION 322 - NINTH THRU TWELFTH GRADEClass

1 Drawings, Paintings 2 3 Dimensional Wall Hangings (Macaroni Art, Bean Maps, etc.)

TABLE SETTING SCORE CARD

Correctness ....................................... 15%

Over-All Appearance ......................... .25%

Appropriateness ................................. 15%

Originality ........................................... 20%

Artistic Arrangement ........................... 20%

Menu………………………...………….…..5%


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3 California Missions (4th Grade Only) 4 Make your own musical instrument-Be Creative! 5 Diorama 6 Jewelry 7 Models (Airplanes, Cars, etc.) 8 Holiday Crafts 9 Scrapbook 10 Any Other Not Listed, Specify


1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

No larger than 8’x8’. Some classes or groups may need two or more 8’x8’ sections but will only be one class project. DIVISION 323 – CLASS PROJECTS Class

1 Fair Theme “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County”. Any item constructed, painted, built, etc. as a class project, Specify

2 Classroom Project, Any item constructed, painted, built, etc. as a class project, Specify

AGRICULTURAL KITE CONTEST ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor. 2. Kite must be of original design. NO KITS OR PREPACKAGED KITES. 3. Kite MUST in some way depict agriculture either in its shape, or drawings on the face of the kite. 4. Enter the class that corresponds with the grade of the exhibitor at the time the entry was produced.


Ribbons DIVISION 324 - AGRICULTURAL KITE CONTEST Class 1 Preschool & Kindergarten 2 1st & 2nd Grade 3 3rd & 4th Grade 4 5th & 6th Grade 5 7th & 8th Grade 6 9th-12th Grad

TULARE COUNTY SCHOOL

STUDENTS ONLY!


STUDENTS ONLY!


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FAIR THEME MURAL “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County”

ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014 EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Open to all Tulare County School students Kindergarten through 8th Grade. 2. Mural must be an original design and be done on a TWIN SIZE WHITE BED SHEET. 3. Any appropriate medium may be used insofar as finished work can be handled without damage. 4. Design, depicting the fair theme, MUST be HORIZONTAL and flat (not mounted or framed). 5. This Division will be judged using the American System of Judging. 6. Limit: 1 entry per exhibitor. 7. Enter the class that corresponds with the grade of the exhibitor at the time the entry was produced.


Ribbons

DIVISION 325 - FAIR THEME MURAL Class 1 Kindergarten – 3rd Grade 2 4th-5th Grade 3 6th-8th Grade 4 Class Project (limit 1 per class/group)

JUNIOR FLORICULTURE AND AGRICULTURE-HORTICULTURE ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. All entries must have been made, collected, prepared or produced by the exhibitor in accordance with the requirements or recommendations of that project program.

2. The quality desired in the agricultural and horticultural products exhibits is the quality that brings the best financial return in the commercial market, and such exhibits must be at least in maturity as that stage of ripeness required by Division 42513 of the California Agricultural code in order to be considered for premium awards. Exhibits stressing features that detract from the commercial value of any produce are undesirable and should be avoided. Any frozen fruit or vegetables will be disqualified. Division 42513 "Mature" means having reached that stage of ripeness which will ensure that completion of the ripening process to a degree which will ensure palatability after the removal of the product from the tree, plant or vine. Division 42515 – “Overripe” means having an advanced state of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state.

3. Variety of products must be adequately and correctly labeled.


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4. Each exhibit must be listed separately on entry form by species and variety; i.e., Snap Beans, Green Beans, Cherry Tomato, Beefsteak Tomato, Head Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, etc.

5. Exhibits must be free from injurious insects and diseases and must be marketable. Best of Show (Divisions 326-327) ~~ROSETTE ~~


1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 326- JUNIOR FLORICULTURE Class

1 Cut Flowers, at least 3 stems 2 Cactus or Succulents, Specify 3 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 327 - JUNIOR AG-HORTICULTURE Class

1 Cotton Plants or Bolls, 2 each 2 Forage Plants, All varieties, 4" bundle 3 Fruit, All varieties, 5 small or 3 large on a plate 4 Grains, All varieties, 1 qt. or 4" bundle 5 Nuts, All varieties, 1 pound

6 Vegetables, All Varieties, 5

JUNIOR BAKED FOODS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE

Tuesday, September 9, 8 am – 2 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. LIMIT: Maximum of 12 entries per exhibitor. Exhibitors are limited to one (1) entry of a like kind per class.

Example: 1 entry of Chocolate Chip Cookies and 1 entry of Peanut Butter Cookies are allowed, but 2 entries of Peanut Butter cookies are not.

2. Entry form must list type of food. FOODS THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION MAY NOT BE ENTERED. 3. All items entered in this division become the property of the Fair and may be disposed of. 4. ALL entries must be on DISPOSABLE plates or entry will not be accepted. 5. NOTE: Please stipulate on entry form if item has been frozen and/or if honey has been used instead of sugar.

Best of Show (Division 328)~~ROSETTE ~~


Ribbons MINIMUM QUANTITIES Biscuits, Cookies, Muffins & Rolls .................. 1/2 Dozen Bread ............................................... 1/2 loaf plus 1 slice Candies (Pieces) ............................................. 1/2 Dozen


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Cakes…………………………………………1/2 cake plus 1 slice

DIVISION 328 - JUNIOR BAKED GOODS Class

1 Cakes (frosted or unfrosted) 2 Brownies, Bar Cookies 3 Confections 4 Rolls, Yeast Breads, Pastries 5 Pies 6 Cookies 7 Muffins 8 Quick Breads, Scones, Biscuits 9 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

JUNIOR DECORATED CAKES ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Judged for decoration only, false bottoms may be used.

~~ROSETTE~~ Best of Show (Division 329) Best of Show (Division 330)


Ribbons DIVISION 329 – JUNIOR DECORATED CAKES (Buttercream Icing ONLY) DIVISION 330 – JUNIOR DECORATED CAKES (Fondant ONLY) Class

1 Birthday 2 Holiday 3 “Celebrating The Bounty of Our County” 4 Any Other, Specify

JUNIOR FOOD PRESERVATION ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. LIMIT: An exhibitor may not enter more than 12 entries total. Each entry must be a different product or the same

product preserved by a different method. 2. Entry sheet must list the type of product (Fruit, Vegetable, Preserves, etc.) and the method of process used

(Canning or Drying).


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DRIED FOODS SCORECARD

Attractiveness and Container ....................... 30%

Color ............................................................. 20%

Texture .......................................................... 20%

Aroma…………………………………………………30%

3. All entries must be home prepared and canned or packaged by the exhibitor within one year of the opening day of the fair.

4. Please include 2 jar CONTAINERS: Standard canning jars are to be used (Mason, Ball, or any other standard canning jar):

a. Fruits and vegetables - clear glass, wide or narrow jar. b. Jellies - clear glass, standard or sculptured jelly glasses (sealed lids), at least 4 oz. size. c. PARAFFIN SEALED JELLIES & JAMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 5. Each jar must be labeled stating name of exhibitor, date prepared, type of product and process used (i.e. Apricot

Jam, Pectin Method; Apricot halves, Water Bath Processed; etc.) and have jar ring firmly twisted on. 6. Non-acid foods, all vegetables, meats, poultry and fish must be canned under pressure. Low acid fruits, such as

figs, should be made more acid by adding lemon juice, as directed in the University of California Agricultural Extension Service leaflet, Home Canning of Fruits. Foods high in acid, i.e., tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) must be processed in a boiling water bath.

7. Exhibits may not be taste-tested but will be opened for inspection. Appearance and Texture can be used as judging criteria.

8. Dried food products must be sealed in jars or zip-lock bags. Required quantity of dried food product is 6 pieces.

~~ROSETTE ~~ Best of Show (Division 331)


Ribbons DIVISION 331 - JUNIOR PRESERVED FOODS (Must be accurately labeled) Class

1 Canned Fruit or Vegetables, Specify 2 Jams or Jellies, Any flavor, Specify 3 Dried Foods, Specify 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

BALL® Fresh Preserving AWARD FOR YOUTH LEVEL Presented by: BALL® & KERR® Fresh Preserving PRODUCTS

2014 Award Announcement


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In recognition of youth who excel in the art of fresh preserving (canning), Jarden Home Brands, marketers of the Ball® and Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products will present First Place Awards in designated categories. A panel of judges will select the best entry in each category for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle, and Soft Spread. Entries must be preserved in Ball® Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands or Ball® Collection Elite® Jars sealed with Collection Elite® Lids and Bands, Ball® Heritage Collection Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr® Jars sealed with Kerr® Lids and Bands. In addition, soft spread entries must be prepared using Ball® Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar Needed or Liquid. The best entry from each category will receive: One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball® or Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products and

one (1) Free (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin.


JUNIOR PAINTING AND CREATIVE ARTS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. All entries must have been produced by the exhibitor within one year prior to opening day of the Fair. 2. No items from kits will be accepted. Refer to Arts and Crafts Divisions for this type of exhibit. 3. Each exhibitor is limited to 2 entries in Divisions 332. 4. PAINTINGS: No WET paintings will be accepted. Paintings must be framed in wood and have wire and screw-eyes

for hanging. Size is limited to a maximum of 48" in width including frame. 5. TEXTILES: Size is limited to a maximum of 54" in width and must have adequate means to hang. 6. WATERCOLORS/GRAPHICS: Framed glass is required. Metal frames are acceptable up to a full sheet size if

properly framed with heavy backing. All frames must have a wire hanger on the back for display. 7. DRAWINGS: Must be mounted on constructions paper with a 2" border or items will not be accepted.

~~ROSETTE ~~ Best of Show - Creative Arts (Division 332)


Ribbons DIVISION 332 – JUNIOR PAINTING AND CREATIVE ARTS (ALL AGES)Class

1 Painting & Watercolors (No Crayons) 2 Drawings (Any media except Crayons)


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3 Textiles 4 Architectural/Mechanical Drawings

5 Scrapbooks 6 Any Other Item, Specify

JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. EXHIBITORS IN THIS DIVISION ARE TO BE UNDER 19 YEARS OF AGE AS OF THE OPENING DAY OF THE FAIR. 2. All entries must have been taken and prepared within one year of the opening day of the Fair. 3. Prints must have been taken by the exhibitor but may have been processed by photo finishers. 4. Unless otherwise stated size is optional, up to 16”x20”. 5. If a photograph has been digitally enhanced or altered, it must be entered in digitally enhanced class. A

photograph is considered digitally enhanced/altered if any changes were made to the print (red eye correction, adjusting brightness, contrast or balance, adding images, etc.). If a photograph was taken with a digital camera but no changes were made, it would be entered in the regular photography classes.

6. All prints must be mounted on photography mounting board or foam core (no construction paper or other flimsy product) with a 2-inch border. It is recommended that spray adhesive be used to attach photographs to the mounting board. Exhibitor’s name and phone number must be listed on the upper left corner of the back of each mount. To display an effective photo exhibit the colors used for mounting boards have not been limited. No framed prints will be allowed.

7. Exhibitors may enter up to 4 entries per class but may only receive premiums for 2 entries per class. 8. The Tulare County Fair reserves the right to use any prints exhibited for publicity purposes.

~~ROSETTE ~~ Best of Show Photography (Division 333)

~~ ROSETTE ~~ Champion Color Photograph

Champion Black & White Photography Champion Digitally Enhanced Photograph


Ribbons DIVISION 333 - JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY Class

1 Color Prints, Action 2 Color Prints, Animal 3 Color Prints, Nature Study/Landscape 4 Color Prints, Portrait, People 5 Color Prints, Still Life 6 Black & White Prints, Any subject 7 Special Effects (Color or B/W) 8 Fair Theme (Color or B/W) “Celebrating the Bounty of the County” 9 Digitally Enhanced Color Prints, Any subject


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10 Digitally Enhanced Black and White Prints, Any subject 11 Photo Story, 3 to 5 prints on a single mount 12 Digitally Enhanced Photo Story, 3 to 5 prints on a single mount 13 Best photo taken at last year’s Fair 14 Any Other Non-Digitally Enhanced Not Listed, Specify

SPECIAL EDUCATION ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. NOTE: All plaques, pictures or any type of wall hanging must be ready for hanging with sturdy wire or hangers, or article will not be accepted for showing.

2. All entries in this department must have been produced by the exhibitor within one year of the opening of the Fair.

3. This Department open only to the mentally and physically challenged. Children classified as slow learners are not eligible.

4. Exhibits may be turned in through the student's special education teacher.

Best of Show (Division 334) ~~ROSETTE~~ AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 334 - SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Class

1 Fine Arts (Finger Painting, Pencil, Chalk, Crayon, Water Color, etc.) 2 Miscellaneous Crafts and Hobbies (Collages, Decorations, Models, Hand Woven Articles, Ceramics, etc.) 3 Creative Writing (Short Story, Verse, Essays) 4 Projects (Science, Health, History)

AGRICULTURAL KITE CONTEST ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor. 2. Kite must be of original design. NO KITS OR PREPACKAGED KITES. 3. Kite MUST in some way depict agriculture either in its shape, or drawings on the face of the kite. 4. Use age as of January 1, 2014.


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DIVISION 335 - AGRICULTURAL KITE CONTEST Class

1 Exhibitor 8 and under 2 Exhibitor 9-13 years of age

3 Exhibitor 14-18 years of age 4 Group Project (no school classes, see division 324)

4-H AND FFA DEPARTMENT

ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014 1. 4-H Club Members: Tulare County Club members only. New members are eligible to compete if they have a

properly completed enrollment form on file in the 4-H office no less than 60 days, or in the case of Market Beef, 120 days prior to opening day of fair.

2. FFA Members: Students enrolled in vocational agriculture classes in Tulare County schools and Delano High School. Members may exhibit until December 31 of the year following their high school graduation.

3. Entry forms must be signed by a leader or advisor with the authority to certify that the exhibitor is a member in good standing.

4. All entries must have been made, grown, collected, or prepared and entered within one year of the opening day of the Fair, except as otherwise noted.

5. All exhibits will remain on exhibit for the duration of the Fair. All exhibits must be maintained and kept in working order. The removal of exhibits prior to the official release time will result in the loss of all premiums and awards.

6. Exhibitors will forfeit all awards earned in any department if they make entries and exhibit in the open division and the same division and classes are offered in the 4-H or FFA departments.

7. No exhibit owned solely by a chapter or club, or conducted as a joint project by two or more individuals, is eligible in the junior department, unless the division or class specifically so states.

8. JUDGING: At every opportunity the value of the blue ribbon should be stressed. The blue ribbon represents, or should represent, the perfection for which the junior exhibitors are striving in their projects. The moral and educational value of achieving this perfection should result in a future economic return that will be far greater than the immediate return in the form of cash awards.

9. DANISH JUDGING SYSTEM will be used unless otherwise noted. A MAXIMUM of three (3) premiums per exhibitor per class will be paid unless stated otherwise. It is based upon established standards of quality for each type of product. In this system each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets that standard rather than how it compares with other exhibits. The following guidelines shall be used by the judge(s).

Quality Score Ribbon 1st Place Superior 90%-100% Blue

2nd Place Good 80%-89% Red 3rd Place Average 70%-79% White 10. RESPONSIBILITY: Greatest care will be exercised in handling exhibits, but the Fair Association, its staff and

department personnel will not be held liable for loss, theft or damage of any kind from any cause. Submission of entry constitutes an agreement to this effect.

11. County, District and State Fairs cannot legally carry liability insurance covering junior exhibitors and/or their exhibits. Liability insurance is the responsibility and at the discretion of the junior exhibitor. Therefore, it is suggested that junior exhibitors consider taking out a liability policy covering themselves and their exhibits.


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CLUB AND CHAPTER BOOTHS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

1. Open to 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters of Tulare County and Delano FFA. 2. Limit of one booth per club or chapter. 3. Booths MUST be designed, constructed and installed by club members only. Adults are only to advise and must

remain in receiving area. Adult help may cause the exhibit to be disqualified. 4. Members, not leaders, must sign the entry form as agent for the club. Entry should be made on Junior

Department entry form in the name of the Club or Chapter and not an individual. If electricity is needed please state on entry form.

5. The feature exhibit booth provides members an opportunity to acquaint the public with a specific phase of their club programs. The booth can show what they have learned, the activities in which they have participated, or the contributions of their organization to their community. Judges shall insist upon a high quality of products and materials used in the exhibit. A high scoring exhibit will be artistically arranged, colorful, attractive and well-lighted.

6. Exhibitors must make arrangements to replace all fruits and vegetables that deteriorate during the fair. This must be completed each day prior to 12 noon.

7. Upon the completion of judging, 4-H’ers may display their item in their club Feature Exhibit Booth. Clubs must indicate on their entry forms if they wish to have their entries displayed in their club booth. If it is not stated, exhibits will be displayed in other areas of the building.

8. According to Division 13110 of the Health and Safety Code of the State, it in unlawful to decorate booths with any flammable material unless treated by a flame retardant chemical as defined in Division 13115. There are on the market today, many decorative materials, including fabrics, crepe paper, cellophane, etc., that are manufactured from non-flammable materials and comply with the letter of the law.

9. Booths are to be constructed in the Junior Exhibit Building from 9am to 6pm, Friday, September 5 & Saturday, September 6.

10. These Divisions will be judged using the American System of Judging. 11. Booth Size: Back-8’x8’, 8’ high (max), Sides-3’ high (max).

~~ROSETTES~~

1ST-4TH each Division ~~AWARDS~~

FFA SPECIAL FEATURE BOOTH 4-H SPECIAL FEATURE BOOTH

OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATION SPECIAL FEATURE BOOTH American System of Judging


Ribbons DIVISION 400 - FFA SPECIAL FEATURE BOOTH DIVISION 401 - 4-H SPECIAL FEATURE BOOTH DIVISION 402 - OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Class

4 Special Feature Booth

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EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Individuals will be allowed to enter a maximum of 30 exhibits, but only one cash award per species per class may be awarded to any one individual.

2. Each exhibitor must either have produced the product or item or must have owned the item at least 60 days prior to the Fair.

3. Each exhibit must be properly labeled as to variety, where applicable, and must designate the division and class as indicated in the entry catalog.

4. Exhibits must be free from injurious insects and diseases, must be marketable, and must have common and/or botanical names on an adequate label.

5. All gallon and five gallon cans must be either clean, wrapped in foil, or painted black. 6. The judge may extract cutting(s) for examination.


Ribbons DIVISION 410 - FFA BEDDING PLANTS Class

1 Standard Flat 2 6 Plant Pack 3 2 1/4" to 4" Container

DIVISION 411 - FFA VINES & CLIMBERS DIVISION 412 - FFA SHRUBS & BUSHES DIVISION 413 - FFA TREES Class

1 Seedling, i.e. grape seedling, tomato seedling, etc (2 1/4" to 4" Pot) 2 Rooted Cutting (2 1/4" to 4" Pot) 3 1-Gallon Container 4 5-Gallon Container

DIVISION 414 - FFA HOUSE PLANTS (Plant ID required on all entries; Creeping Charlie, Fern, Pathos, etc.) Class

1 Miniature, 3" Pot Maximum 2 4 1/2" to 6" Pot 3 1-Gallon Container 4 8" to 10" Pot 5 Hanging House Plants, 10" Pot

DIVISION 415 - FFA OTHER PLANTS Class 1 Any Other Plants Not Listed Elsewhere, Specify

DIVISION 416 – 4-H ORNAMENTAL PLANTS Class

1 Cactus or Succulents, Specify


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2 Dish Gardens 3 House Plants, Hanging 4 House Plants, Other 5 Seedling, shrub or tree cutting 6 Terrariums 7 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

FFA AGRICULTURE MECHANICS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

Exhibits Due

September 5 and 6, 9 am – 6 pm

Exhibits Released


1. Students entering exhibits in agricultural mechanics must be regularly enrolled in a high school that is following the California State Plan for Vocational Agriculture.

2. Although the exhibitor need not own the exhibits, all must be the products of students as a regular part of their instruction in Agricultural Mechanics for the past year. The student exhibitor must have been at least the major contributor to the building or repairing of the exhibit. No entry may be shown for more than one calendar year. An article may not be entered in more than one class and each exhibitor may not enter more than one article from the same pattern. Display cards must be filled out and attached to each exhibit, giving a brief summary of the student exhibitor's project.

3. LIMIT: 2 entries of like kind per exhibitor per class. 4. Articles MUST be labeled or tagged or they will not be accepted. Computer generated exhibit tags will be

available for instructors for labeling purposes. Please contact the department supervisor as to when these tags will be available after entry forms are processed.

5. BEST JOB OF WELDING AND BEST AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: A. Exhibitor must indicate on their entry form that this is an entry for "Best Job of Welding" or "Best Ag Mechanics Project”. B. A detailed written report on the project for all entries in these categories should include the following: Cost

of project, purpose of project and progressive pictures if possible. Minimum requirement - one picture of project in use.

6. No exhibit owned by a chapter or club, or conducted as a joint project by two or more individuals, is eligible in the junior department unless the division or class specifically so states. Div 424 class 1-8 only, now has class separation between individual and group projects, GROUP PROJECT: two or more students entering same project.

7. All exhibits MUST remain on display until the published release time. The removal of exhibits prior to the official release time will result in the loss of all premiums and awards.

8. NOTE: Identify all projects by name on Entry Form. 9. The Danish System of Judging will be used.

~~AWARD ~~ FFA BEST JOB OF WELDING

FFA BEST AG MECHANICS PROJECT AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 422 - FFA SMALL PROJECTS Class

1 Cold Metal - Hasp, Shelf Brackets, Shoe Scraper, Tool Grinding Gauge, or Any Other Like Item, Specify


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2 Plumbing – Sprinkler, or Any Other Like item, Specify 3 Electrical - Extension Cord, Trouble Light, or Any Other Like Item, Specify 4 Rope Work - Crown Splice 5 Rope Work - Loop Splice 6 Rope Work - Short Splice 7 Rope work - Any Other (Halters, etc.), Specify 8 Sheet Metal - Feed Scoop, Parts Box, or Any Other Like Item, Specify 9 Welding and Forging - Chipping Hammer, Cold Chisel, Punches, Hay Hooks, Latches, Steel Post Driver, Welding

Rod Holder, or Any Other Like Item, Specify 10 Woodwork - Hanging Planter, Mineral Supply Unit, Nail Box, Rabbit Nest Box, Small Grain Feeder, Spotting

Board, or Any Other Like Item, Specify DIVISION 423 - FFA MEDIUM PROJECTS Class

1 Welding, Rigid- "A" Frame. Barbecue, Engine Stand, Garden Cultivator, Truck Bumper, Welding Truck, or Any Other Like Item, Specify

2 Woodwork - Barrel Rack, Blocking Table, Panel Device, Saw Horse, Show box, Tool Cabinet, Work Bench-Small, or Any Other Like Item, Specify

3 Sheet Metal - Bulk Feeder, Cutters, Mailbox, Rabbit Hutch (1), Ventilators, or Any Other Like Item, Specify

DIVISION 424 - FFA LARGE PROJECTS Materials Value $50-$250 Class

1 Welding, Specify (individual) 2 Woodwork, Specify (individual) . 3 Combination, (individual) 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify (individual) 5 Welding, Specify (group) 6 Woodwork, Specify (group) . 7 Combination, (group) 8 Any Other Not Listed, Specify (group)

Materials Value $250-$600 9 Any Item, Specify

Materials Value Over $600 10 Any Item, Specify DIVISION 425 - FFA REPAIRED FARM EQUIPMENT Class 1 Hand Garden Tools - Hammers, Axes, Sledges or Any Other Like Item (Identify and list all repairs made on item). 2 Minor Repairs on Harrows, Discs, Plows, Lawn Mowers, Trailer Repairs or Any Other Like Item (Identify and list

all repairs made on item). 3 Major Repairs and Remodeling on Harrows, Discs, Plows or Any Other Like Item (Identify and list all repairs

made on item).

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EXHIBITS DUE Junior Building, August 28 and 29, 9 am – 6 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. LIMIT: 5 different exhibits per class. 2. List each exhibit separately on Entry Form. 3. Collections or exhibits must have been made within one year of the opening of the fair. 4. List year in project on Entry Form.

Best of Show – Overall (Divisions 430-434) ~~ROSETTE~~

Best of Show – Welding (Division 431) ~~ROSETTE~~ AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 430 - 4-H MISCELLANEOUS SCIENCES Class

1 Entomology 2 Veterinary Science 3 Bee Keeping 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 431 - MECHANICAL SCIENCE Class

1 Aerospace projects 2 Small Engines 3 Welding 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

DIVISION 432 - ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Class

1 1st Year Project Members 2 2nd & 3rd Year Project Members 3 4th Year and Above Project Members

DIVISION 433 - WOOD SCIENCE Class


DIVISION 434 - LEATHER CRAFT Class


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Plants & Ag/Hort (Class 1): Monday, September 8, 9 am – 7 pm

Baked Goods (Class 2): Tuesday, September 9, 9 am – 2 pm

Non-food (Class 3): August 28 and 29, 9 am – 6 pm EXHIBITS RELEASED

Monday September 16, 9am-6pm

Refer to rules in regular 4-H Divisions of Foods, Clothing, etc., for quantities, labeling and other specific requirements applicable to this division. DIVISION 440 - BEGINNING 4-H Class

1 Plants and Ag/Hort 2 Baked Goods and Preserved Foods

3 All Other Items, Specify

4-H CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Each exhibit is to be listed separately and identified by name (dress, crochet pillow case, etc.) on entry form. 2. Cleanliness: Exhibits that are soiled will be disqualified and not displayed. 3. Pillows must be finished on back and have pillow inside. 4. Exhibitors are limited entry in one division only.

Best of Show 4-H Clothing (Divisions 441-443) ~~ROSETTE~~ AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 441 - BEGINNING CLOTHING (1st Year) DIVISION 442 - INTERMEDIATE (2nd & 3rd Year) DIVISION 443 - ADVANCED CLOTHING (4th Year and above) Class 1 Clothing, Any type, Specify 2 Pillows, Any type, Specify 3 Any other item not listed, Specify

4-H SEWING CONTEST ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Open to all Tulare County 4-H members entered in 4-H Clothing and Textiles Division. 2. Fabric used can be a WOOL OR COTTON blend, not less than 65% WOOL or 65% COTTON. Fabrics must be

identified by hang tags, labels, end of selvage, or sales slip, signed at store of purchase stating content. 3. Exhibitor may enter same item in both clothing Divisions and this contest.


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~~ROSETTE ~~ Best of Show - Cotton Best of Show - Wool

DIVISION 444 - 4-H SEWING CONTEST Class

1 Cotton - All Contestants, describe garment 2 Wool - All Contestants, describe garment

4-H HOME FURNISHINGS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. LIMIT: 5 different exhibits, each to be listed separately by name on entry form. An exhibit may consist of an item judged individually or a coordinated exhibit consisting of three to five items not entered elsewhere. Emphasis to be on the coordination of colors, texture, patterns, and shapes.

2. Exhibitors are limited to entries in one division. 3. Sweepstakes will only be awarded when there are at least 3 exhibitors with a combined point total of 25. To

receive the sweepstakes award, an exhibitor must have at least 10 points. (See State Rule IV-7). 4. NOTE: All entries must state which items were made by exhibitor.

Sweepstakes (Divisions 445-447) ~~ROSETTE~~


Ribbons DIVISION 445 - BEGINNING HOME FURNISHING Exhibitor in 1st or 2nd Project Year Class

1 Single Item, Specify 2 Coordinated Exhibit

DIVISION 446 - INTERMEDIATE HOME FURNISHING Exhibitor in 3rd or 4th Project Year Class


DIVISION 447 - ADVANCED HOME FURNISHING Exhibitor in Fifth Year or Above Class


4-H ARTS & CRAFTS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

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EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Includes projects in Ceramics, Macrame, Leather Crafts, Flower Arrangements, Decoupage, Pictures, Needlepoint, Liquid Embroidery, Weaving, Spinning, etc.

2. If a member is entering an item that is pre-cut or pre-stamped, the member must attach a note stating which portion of the item was completed. Members should select articles to do within their ability and will be judged on the neatness and artistry of the exhibit.

3. All entries in the 4-H Arts and Crafts divisions must have been produced by the exhibitor within one year of the opening day of the fair.

4. LIMIT: 5 different exhibits, each to be listed separately by name on entry form.

Best of Show- ~~ROSETTE~~ AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 450 – 1st YEAR ARTS & CRAFTS DIVISION 451 – 2nd YEAR ARTS & CRAFTS DIVISION 452 – 3rd YEAR ARTS & CRAFTS DIVISION 453 – 4th YEAR AND ABOVE ARTS & CRAFTS Class

1 Computer Art 2 Floral Design 3 Holiday Crafts 4 Jewelry 5 Photo Albums/Scrapbooks 6 Tole Painting & Painted Items 7 Any Other Craft Item Not Listed, Specify

4-H PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED

Monday September 15, 9 am – 6 pm

1. All entries must have been taken and prepared within one year of the opening day of the Fair. 2. Prints must have been taken by the exhibitor but may have been processed by photo finishers. 3. Unless otherwise stated size is optional, up to 16”x20”. 4. If a photograph has been digitally enhanced or altered, it must be entered in digitally enhanced class. A

photograph is considered digitally enhanced/altered if any changes were made to the print (red eye correction, adjusting brightness, contrast or balance, adding images, etc.). If a photograph was taken with a digital camera but no changes were made, it would be entered in the regular photography classes.

5. All prints must be mounted on photography mounting board or foam core (no construction paper or other flimsy product) with a 2-inch border. It is recommended that spray adhesive be used to attach photographs to the mounting board. Exhibitor’s name and phone number must be listed on the upper left corner of the back of each mount. To display an effective photo exhibit the colors used for mounting boards have not been limited. No framed prints will be allowed.

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7. The Tulare County Fair reserves the right to use any prints exhibited for publicity purposes. 8. Exhibitors may only make entries in one division.

~~ROSETTE ~~ Best of Show – Overall- (Divisions 455-457)

~ROSETTE~ Champion Color Photo

Champion Black and White Photo Champion Digitally Enhanced Photo


Ribbons DIVISION 455 - NOVICE- 4th – 5th GRADES DIVISION 456 - JUNIOR- 6th – 8th GRADES DIVISION 457 - SENIOR – 9th GRADE & ABOVE Class

1 Color Prints, Action 2 Color Prints, Animal 3 Color Prints, Nature Study/Landscape 4 Color Prints, Portrait, People 5 Color Prints, Still Life 6 Black & White Prints, Any subject 7 Special Effects (Color or B/W) 8 Fair Theme, “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” (Color or B/W) 9 Digitally Enhanced Color Prints, Any subject 10 Digitally Enhanced Black and White Prints, Any subject 11 Photo Story, 3 to 5 prints on a single mount 12 Digitally Enhanced Photo Story, 3 to 5 prints on a single mount 13 Best photo taken at last year’s Fair 14 Any Other Non-Digitally Enhanced Not Listed, Specify

4-H FOODS AND NUTRITION ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE

Junior Building, Tuesday September 9, 8 am – 2 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. LIMIT: Maximum of 12 entries per exhibitor. Exhibitors are limited to one (1) entry of a like kind per class. Example: 1 entry of Chocolate Chip Cookies and 1 entry of Peanut Butter Cookies are allowed, but 2 entries of Peanut Butter cookies are not.

2. Entry form must list type of food. FOODS THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION MAY NOT BE ENTERED. 3. All items entered in this division become the property of the Fair and may be disposed of. 4. ALL entries must be on DISPOSABLE plates or entry will not be accepted. 5. NOTE: Please stipulate on entry form if item has been frozen and/or if honey has been used instead of sugar.

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Ribbons MINIMUM QUANTITIES (On disposable plates) Muffins & Biscuits .......................................... 1/2 Dozen Rolls & Cookies .............................................. 1/2 Dozen Pies ................................................... One (1) Whole Pie Candies .......................................................... 1/2 Dozen Cakes ............................................. 1/2 Cake plus 1 Slice Bread .............................................. 1/2 Loaf plus 1 Slice DIVISION 460 - BEGINNER FOODS -1st & 2nd Year in Project DIVISION 461 - NOVICE FOODS -3rd & 4th Year in Project DIVISION 462 - ADVANCED FOODS - 5th Year + in Project Identify each item entered Class

1 Cakes (frosted or unfrosted) 2 Brownies, Bar Cookies 3 Confections 4 Rolls, Yeast Breads, Pastries 5 Pies 6 Cookies 7 Muffins 8 Quick Breads, Scones, Biscuits 9 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

4-H DECORATED CAKES ENTRY FORMS DUE by 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE

Junior Building, Tuesday, September 9, 8 am – 2 pm

EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. Judged for decoration only, false bottoms may be used.

Best of Show (Division 463) ~~ROSETTE ~~ Best of Show (Division 464) ~~ROSETTE ~~

DIVISION 463 - 4-H DECORATED CAKE (Buttercream Icing ONLY) DIVISION 464 - 4-H DECORATED CAKE (Fondant ONLY) (Please list year in Project on Entry Form) Class

1 Birthday 2 Holiday, Specify 3 “Celebrating the Bounty of Our County” 4 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

4-H FOOD PRESERVATION ENTRY FORMS DUE by 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE

Junior Building, Tuesday, September 9, 8 am – 2 pm

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1. LIMIT: An exhibitor may not enter more than 12 entries total. Each entry must be a different product or the same product preserved by a different method.

2. Entry sheet must list the type of product (Fruit, Vegetable, Preserves, etc.) and the method of process used (Canning or Drying).

3. All entries must be home prepared and canned or packaged by the exhibitor within one year of the opening day of the fair. 4. Please include 2 jars. 5. CONTAINERS: Standard canning jars are to be used, Mason, Ball, or any other standard canning jar.

a. Fruits and vegetables - clear glass, wide or narrow jar. b. Jellies - clear glass, standard or sculptured jelly glasses (sealed lids), at least 4 oz. size. c. PARAFFIN SEALED JELLIES & JAMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

6. Each jar must be labeled stating name of exhibitor, date prepared, type of product and process used (i.e. Apricot Jam, Pectin Method; Apricot halves, Water Bath Processed; etc.) and have jar ring firmly twisted on.

7. Non-acid foods, all vegetables, meats, poultry and fish must be canned under pressure. Low acid fruits, such as figs, should be made more acid by adding lemon juice, as directed in the University of California Agricultural Extension Service leaflet, Home Canning of Fruits. Foods high in acid, i.e., tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) must be processed in a boiling water bath.

8. Exhibits may not be taste-tested but will be opened for inspection. Appearance and Texture can be used as judging criteria. 9. Dried food products must be sealed in jars or zip-lock bags. Required quantity of dried food product is 6 pieces.

4-H Preserved Foods Sweepstakes Olivia Goni Memorial Award ~~AWARD~~ AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

DIVISION 465 - BEG. 4-H PRESERVED FOODS- 1st & 2nd Year in Project DIVISION 466 - JUNIOR 4-H PRESERVED FOODS - 3rd & 4th Year in Project DIVISION 467 – ADVANCED 4-H PRESERVED FOODS – 5th + in Project Class

1 Canned Fruits 2 Canned Jams, Jellies, etc. 3 Canned Pickles and Relishes 4 Canned Vegetables 5 Dried Fruits 6 Dried Herbs, Spices 7 Dried Meats 8 Dried Vegetables 9 Any Other Not Listed, Specify

2014 Award Announcement BALL® Fresh Preserving Award for Youth level Presented by: BALL® & KERR® Fresh Preserving PRODUCTS

In recognition of youth who excel in the art of fresh preserving (canning), Jarden Home Brands, marketers of the Ball® and Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products will present First Place Awards in designated categories. A panel of judges will select the best entry in each category for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle, and Soft Spread. Entries must be preserved in Ball® Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands or Ball® Collection Elite® Jars sealed with Collection Elite® Lids and Bands, Ball® Heritage Collection Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr® Jars sealed with


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Kerr® Lids and Bands. In addition, soft spread entries must be prepared using Ball® Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar Needed or Liquid. The best entry from each category will receive: One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball® or Kerr® Fresh Preserving Products and

one (1) Free (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin.


4-H TABLE SETTINGS ENTRY FORMS DUE BY 5:00 PM, AUGUST 1, 2014

EXHIBITS DUE


EXHIBITS RELEASED


1. One entry per exhibitor. Tables awarded to first 10 entries received. Settings must remain displayed for duration of Fair.

2. Table setting does not need to include all the dishes used in a full meal - only use pieces needed to create an attractive, artistic arrangement. The menu must be original.

3. Centerpiece should be original and made of non-perishable material, not commercial. 3. Settings will be allotted an 18” deep x 24" wide space. 4. Setting MUST be done by exhibitor. ASSISTANCE WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

Best of Show (Divisions 469-470)~~ROSETTE~~ AWARDS OFFERED PER CLASS

1st 2nd 3rd Ribbons

Danish System of Judging DIVISION 469 - 4-H FUNCTIONAL TABLE SETTING DIVISION 470- 4-H EXHIBITIONAL TABLE SETTING Class

1 6th Grade and Under 2 7th and 8th Grade 3 9th Grade and above

DIVISION 473 – MISCELLANEOUS 4-H PROJECTS Class

1 Self Determined Projects, Specify 2 Group Determined Projects, Specify

SCORE CARD Correctness 15%

Over-All Appearance 25%

Appropriateness 15%

Originality 20%

Artistic Arrangement 20%

Menu 5%

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2014 STATE RULES

FOR

CALIFORNIA FAIRS

California Department of Food & Agriculture

Division of Fairs & Expositions Physical Address: 2800 Gateway Oaks Drive, Ste 257, Sacramento CA 95833

Mailing Address: 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

916-999-3000

916-999-3001 (fax)

By signing and submitting an entry form the exhibitors and their agents, parents and leaders acknowledge

and agree that they:

1. Understand and have read these State Rules and local fair rules;

2. Agree to abide by them;

3. Certify that all information on the entry form is true and accurate; and

4. Agree to comply with the fair’s decision regarding any alleged violation of the State or Local Rules. In the event that

it is determined there has been unethical treatment of animals or violation of state or federal regulations or of state

or local fair drug policy rules, exhibitor names will be forwarded to the Division of Fairs & Expositions as well as

given to the network of California fairs and to appropriate government agencies.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Edmund G. Brown, Jr., Governor

Department of Food & Agriculture

Karen Ross, Secretary

Division of Fairs & Expositions

John Quiroz, Accounting Administrator

California Exposition and State Fair

Jay Carlson, Ag Programs Manager

The California Exposition and State Fair has been contracted to provide

oversight to the State Rules of California.

STATE RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee reviews these rules for recommendation to the Director.

Patricia Conklin (Chair), Sonoma Marin Fair

Ron Brandt, Merced County Spring Fair

Tiffany Burrow, Alameda County Fair

Marc Coleman, Ag Instructor (FFA)

Jacky Eshelby, California Mid-State Fair

Dr. Joan Dean Rowe, UC Davis

Jaime Farao, California Ag Instructor, Merced College

Laurie Giannini, Calaveras County Fair

Robin Hauck, Nevada County Fair

Laurie Johnson, Gold Country Fair

Sandi Hurtgen-Montiero, California State Fair

Cliff Munson, Siskiyou Golden Fair

Laurie Johnson, Gold Country Fair

Diana Muller, Public, Sheep Industry

Monica Rodriguez, Sonoma County Fair

Carrie Rohr, Glen and Tehema District Fair

Jaime Sanchez, Lassen County Fair

Katie Stotler, Kern County Fair

Willow Vierra, Plumas Sierra Fair

Jim Vietheer, Sacramento County Fair

Kelly Violini, Monterey County Fair

Sarah Watkins, State 4-H Office

Division of Fairs and Expositions Physical Address: 2800 Gateway Oaks Drive, Ste 257, Sacramento CA 95833

Mailing Address: 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

F&E Phone: 916-999-3000

Fair Consultant Manager: 916-263-3109

Official Protests: 916-296-9530 (cell)

www.cdfa.ca.gov/fe

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Table of Contents

Preface.............................................................................................................................................. .................. .4

GENERAL RULES for ALL DEPARTMENTS I Definitions.................................................................................................................................... ....................... 5

II Eligibility...................................................................................................................................... ...................... .5

Entry Process........................................................................................................................ ............................... 5

Participation.......................................................................................................................... ................................ 6

Conflict of Interest Avoidance................................................................................................ ............................... 7

III Judging........................................................................................................................................ ..................... 7

IV Awards and Scoring.................................................................................................................... ..................... 8

V Protests....................................................................................................................................... ...................... 8

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT RULES VI Agriculture-Horticulture Department............................................................................................ ..................... 9

VII Junior Department..................................................................................................................... .................... 10

Definitions............................................................................................................................ ............................... 10

Exhibitor Age Requirements................................................................................................ ............................... 10

Exhibit Eligibility................................................................................................................... ............................... 10

Senior Department Restrictions........................................................................................... ............................... 11

Livestock and Horse Exhibits - Ownership.......................................................................... ............................... 11

Livestock and Horse Exhibits - Other................................................................................... .............................. 12

VIII Livestock Department................................................................................................................. .................. 12

Definitions............................................................................................................................ ............................... 12

Participation......................................................................................................................... ............................... 13

Animal Identification............................................................................................................. ............................... 13

Market Animals.................................................................................................................... ............................... 13

Breeding Animals................................................................................................................. ............................... 14

IX Animal Species Rules................................................................................................................. ................... 15

X Animal Health Rules................................................................................................................... ..................... 16

XI Horse Show Department............................................................................................................ .................... 19

Rules for Exhibitors.............................................................................................................. ............................... 19

Participation......................................................................................................................... ............................... 20

Management........................................................................................................................ ............................... 20

Awards................................................................................................................................. ............................... 21

Judges................................................................................................................................. ............................... 21

Health................................................................................................................................... .............................. 20

XII Judging Standards...................................................................................................................... .................. 23

Market Livestock.................................................................................................................. ............................... 23

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State Rules

PREFACE

1. The purposes of these rules are to:

a. Ensure educational and equitable competition;

b. Provide state-wide competition consistency; and

c. Maximize exhibitor and public safety.

2. These rules apply to all competitive exhibits conducted by district, citrus and county fairs in the State of California.

3. These rules cannot be waived or amended by anyone, including the fair board, management or judge.

4. The Division of Fairs & Expositions (F&E) is the final and absolute interpreter of these rules. Only a fair may request, in writing a variance on their own behalf or on behalf of an exhibitor to a specific rule. This request must be made prior to the start of the fair or specific competition for which a variance is requested. If F&E approves a specific variance request it may approve a conditional variance with specific conditions. Any approved variance shall expire at the conclusion of the annual fair.

5. Fair Management and/or Board of Directors may grant variances to ownership rule in the instance of deceased animals, submission of late entries and refund of entry fees. Variances may be ruled upon by F&E at the request of Fair Management and/or Board of Directors.

6. F&E will distribute any corrections and additions to these rules to fairs. It is the fair’s responsibility to make them available. F&E does not represent or endorse the accuracy, currentness or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information displayed by the fair in the distribution of corrections and additions to these rules. True and correct copies of all rules and any additions or corrections are available upon request at F&E during business hours, by mail or at www.cdfa.ca.gov/fe .

7. Fairs may create “Local Rules” that may be stricter than the State Rules but that may not circumvent the State Rules.

8. If a local rule is not printed in the exhibitor handbook the applicable State Rule will apply.

9. Competition at the California State Fair is governed by State Fair’s rules.

GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS

I. DEFINITIONS

SEE ALSO JUNIOR and LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENTS.

1. Amateur - A person who engages in an event or activity as a pastime rather than a profession. (Does not apply to junior organizations and horse shows.)

2. Cash Awards - Monies paid to successful contestants. (Synonymous with Premiums.)

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

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

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

6. Entry - An object, animal or collection of objects or animals intended for exhibit.

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

8. 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.

9. Exhibitor - The owner of the exhibit.

a. In the senior department, members of a family are considered as one exhibitor and co-owners of exhibits. This includes mother, father, unmarried minor children (under 18 years of age) and minor foster children.

b. In the senior department, in classes that require that the exhibit be the creative work of the owner, husband and wife are considered separate exhibitors.

10. Extended Division - A division or class open to legal residents or producers in the State of California and any additional territory that may be specified in the Local Rules. Unless otherwise designated, all divisions are “extended” and limited to the State.

11. 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 placings, etc. as merited.

12. Junior Department - A department provided for youth. See also Junior Department.

13. Juried Show - Competition where the juror(s) determines which exhibits will be displayed and judged for awards.

14. Local Division - A division or class open only to legal residents or producers in the county or district in which the

fair is held, and any neighboring county/district(s) that may be specified in the Local Rules.

15. Open Department - See Senior Department.

16. Open Junior Class - A class open to all Junior exhibitors having no Junior organization affiliation requirement.

17. Exhibitor Handbook - An entry book, prize list, contest book or other publication specifying rules and awards for

fair contests.

18. Producer - One who, in the area specified, raises in normal marketable or commercial quantities, the specific type

of animal or product entered.

19. Professional - A person who engages in an event or activity as a livelihood rather than as a hobby.

20. Senior Department - Any department not considered a junior department.

II. ELIGIBILITY

Entry Process

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

a. Understand and have read these State Rules and local fair rules;

b. Agree to abide by them;

c. Certify that all information on the entry form is true and accurate; and agree to comply with the fair’s decision regarding any alleged violation of the state or Local Rules.

e. In the event that it is determined there has been unethical treatment of animals or violation of state or federal regulations or of state or local fair drug policy rules, exhibitor names will be forwarded to F&E as well as given to the Network of California fairs and to appropriate government agencies.

2. Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining entry form(s) & rules from fair, and submit the form(s) and any required fees by the closing date as specified by Fair Management.

3. No entry form or entry will be accepted after the closing date for entries.

4. Entry deadlines can be extended by the fair’s Board of Directors only if the extension is made prior to the original closing date. See also Horse Show Department.

5. Substitutions can only be made within a division. Substitutions must be made when the exhibit arrives at the fairgrounds, or for livestock, when registration certificates are checked. In the livestock department a minimum $5 penalty must be paid prior to judging for each substitution made by the exhibitor in excess of two in the division. See also Horse Show Department.

6. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the fair, and may be granted upon approval of the Fair Management.

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

b. Non-selected exhibits in a juried show are not eligible for refunds.

c. For animal classes, request must be made prior to the event. Requests involving health or soundness of an animal must be accompanied by a veterinarian’s certificate.

7. Ownership. Unless otherwise allowed in the exhibitor handbook, exhibitors must be legal owners of all entries. See also Junior Department and Horse Show Department.

8. A complete exhibit eligible in more than one division and/or class will be entered and judged only in the division and/or class for which it best qualifies. Any exhibit not properly entered may be transferred to its proper class by Fair Management, whose decision may be changed only by the judge.

9. The Fair Management has the right to limit entries to facilities available and/or cancel any division or class in which there are not enough entries. Any return of entries or fees under this rule will be done on a nondiscriminatory basis. The decision of Fair Management under this rule is only appealable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), whose decision is final.

10. Fair Management may combine classes of 4 or less entries for meaningful competition.

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11. Exhibitors may not submit the same entries to two or more fairs that require them to be on exhibit at the same time unless prior written approval has been obtained from both fairs. A copy of this approval must be submitted with entry forms.

Participation

12. The Fair Management shall deny entry or disqualify and remove any exhibit or exhibitor that is ineligible for competition under State and Local Rules or endangers the public or has violated State and Local Rules. The fair may require removal of the exhibitor and/or exhibit (including animals) from the fairgrounds.

13. Exhibitors, leaders, advisors and parents found, after a chance to provide evidence and be heard before the Fair Management (CEO and staff) of unethical practices as set forth in the State and Local Rules or in actions inimical with the fair program shall result in the exhibit being disqualified and the forfeiture of any awards and/or privileges as may be deemed appropriate to the circumstances by the Fair Management. If the judging for the exhibit has not yet commenced the exhibitor, leaders, advisors and parents may be denied entry in any exhibitions at the fair. The Fair Management shall report any such incidences of unethical or inimical behavior established by the fair as provided for in this rule, to F&E in writing and such reports may become the basis for fair to refuse entries from the exhibitor, leaders, advisors or parents for up to 5 years following the infraction.

14. Exhibits must be on exhibit as specified in the exhibitor handbook. Fair Management may allow late exhibit delivery or early removal of exhibits when it is in the best interest of the fair. Exhibits will not be removed from the fairgrounds before the release date printed in the exhibitor handbook except as determined by Fair Management in cases of sickness, accident, death, disciplinary actions requested by a youth program supervisor, or other circumstances which are in the best interests of the fair.

15. The exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the fair, the county and the State of California 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 program or event, excepting only that caused by the sole active negligence of the Fair. The Fair Management shall not be responsible for accidents or losses that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at the fair. The exhibitor (or parent or guardian of a minor) is responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the exhibitor’s participation in the program or event. This includes any injury to others or to the exhibitor or to the exhibitor’s property.

16. Exhibitors, leaders, and advisors must be in good standing with the local and state organization(s) (4-H, Grange, FFA) to be eligible to exhibit at the fair.

Conflict of Interest Avoidance

17. Directors, Fair Management, and/or their spouses are not eligible to exhibit at their own district, county or citrus fair except in timed events. Under no circumstances shall a director, manager and/or their spouse be eligible to collect awards.

18. Department heads, judges, staff, anyone directly involved in the judging process, and their spouses are not allowed to exhibit or sign entry forms in any division in which they or their spouse are directly involved.

19. Minor children of Directors, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Department Supervisors, staff and/or committee members may exhibit animals or articles which are the result of the child’s own earnings or a gift made to the child, provided the requirements of pertinent rules are met. All other requirements for exhibiting must be met.

20. Animals or exhibits owned jointly by a director and his/her minor child or a CEO and his/her minor child are considered as owned by the child in junior department classes only. See also Horse Show Department.

III. 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 allowed, under any circumstances, to interfere with the judge(s) regarding their adjudications, or with the fair’s staff, or 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 such additional penalties, including cancellations of awards, as the management shall consider proper.

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;

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b. Disqualify any exhibit not properly cleaned or fitted;

c. Disqualify any exhibit that is in his/her opinion hazardous to public safety;

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

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

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

5. The judge may not waive State Rules.

6. The judge’s decision is final. Fair Management may not request any changes in judges’ rulings.

7. To encourage high standards, the judge shall award first, second, third place, etc. according to merit. If without merit, the judge shall make no award under any circumstances. The judge may award championships or other awards at his/her discretion for superior exhibits. This applies whether there are one or more exhibits in class.

IV. AWARDS AND SCORING 1. Fair Management is not responsible for errors on entry forms. No exhibitor shall be entitled to an award that has

been disallowed as the result of his/her own error.

2. All divisions or classes will be judged under the American system and/or Danish system as stated in the fair’s exhibitor handbook.

3. State “Judging Standards” are to be used where applicable. Local judging standards may be used if published in the exhibitor handbook.

4. Cash awards will be paid only as recorded on the signed Judging Sheet and only to the exhibitor.

5. Fair Management shall withhold the payment of awards for exhibits that are determined ineligible under State and Local Rules and may recover awards that have been paid for ineligible exhibits.

6. No exhibitor shall receive more than two cash awards in any one class using American judging system. (See definition of exhibitor.)

a. When an exhibitor earns more than two awards in a class, the exhibitor will receive the two highest cash awards, and the lesser cash awards will be moved down the placings to other exhibitors; ribbons will be awarded as placed.

b. Any difference in payment limits under the Danish system of judging shall be printed in the exhibitor handbook. c. When the fair combines classes, an exhibitor is entitled to two cash awards per each class that was combined.

Judges should determine special awards as printed before combining. 7. Sweepstakes shall be awarded as specified in the exhibitor handbook based upon these scoring guidelines:

a. First award - 5 points; Second award - 3 points; Third award - 1 point. b. Sweepstakes shall be awarded only when at least three separate exhibitors have achieved at least a combined

point total of 30. c. To receive sweepstakes awards, an exhibitor must have a minimum of ten points. d. Sweepstakes points will be credited only to the exhibitor whose name appears on the entry form. e. There are separate sweepstakes or high point rules for horse shows, which may be determined by the fair.

8. Ties which cannot be broken by the judge will be processed as follows (See also Horse Show Department):

a. 2-way tie for 1st place: Combine 1st and 2nd place money and divide equally between the two 1st-place exhibitors. The 3rd highest finisher receives 3rd place money etc.

b. 3-way tie for 1st place: Combine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place money and divide equally between the three exhibitors. 9. The fair will not guarantee sponsored donations.

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

V. PROTEST

1. Protests will be considered only if there has been a violation of State or Local Rules. Decisions of judges, veterinarians, weighmasters, breed callers, tail dock officials and timers cannot be protested and are final.

2. Protests must be accompanied by a deposit of either $100.00 (cash, money order or certified check made payable to the fair) or $200.00 if the protest relates to violations of State Rules X-XI (Animal Health Rules). NOTE: The deposit will be returned if the protest is upheld. If the protest is upheld, the violator may be held liable for any

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portion of the direct costs incurred by the fair in the course of the protest resolution. Failure to reimburse the fair shall be cause for disallowing future entries in any of the network of California fairs.

3. Given the short duration of the fair:

(a) The protestor shall make every effort to file the protest prior to judging. All protests must be filed in writing within 24 hours of the time of the cause of the protest and before conclusion of fair.

(b) The fair will make every effort to resolve protests as quickly as possible. All exhibitors by entering an exhibit and all persons by filing a protest agree to cooperate with Fair Management to resolve protests in a timely manner.

(c) Protests shall be adjudicated by Fair Management and/or members of Board of Directors.

4. Any exhibit involved in a filed protest before or during judging is eligible to compete until the protest is resolved. 5. Classes that involve a protested exhibit will not become official until the protest is resolved.

a. In championship or special award classes that involve the protested exhibit the judge shall also select 1st and 2nd runners-up in case of disqualification.

b. In the case of protest, the unofficial judging results may be used to prepare the sale list and other necessary information.

6. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer judging can be delayed to allow time for the fair to resolve the protest if to do so does not unreasonably delay or disrupt the operations of the remainder of the fair judging and auction events.

7. Prior to judging the affected class, fairs may announce that an entry has been protested. 8. All questions concerning competition or non-protestable disputes or differences with staff or the exhibition not

provided for under the State or Local Rules shall be referred to the CEO or their designee, whose decision shall be final.

9. Violations of State Rules may be appealed to F&E in writing. 10. An individual may appeal to F&E only after adjudication at the local level and only if: a. The decision upholds a Local Rule that circumvents or is not in the spirit of a State Rule(s); b. The individual can substantiate new and credible information that was not available at the time of the local decision;

or c. There was inappropriate adjudication at the local level that may have included conflict of interest, lack of due

process, or a significant misinterpretation of rules. 11. A fair or state, national or international organization or subdivision thereof which has a significant stake in the

interpretation of rules affecting the network of California fairs may make an appeal directly to F&E concerning multiple-fair issues, industry-wide issues, unavoidable conflict of interest or assistance in enforcing its own organization rules.

12. No protest will be accepted unless it: a. Is filed or received, in writing, with a signed original and a signed duplicate copy;

b. Clearly states which rule has been violated;

c. States when the protestor first became aware of the facts and rule violation;

d. States the facts relied upon for the basis of the protest;

e. States that the protestor will cooperate with the investigation of the protest and that the protestor will be available and agrees to attend any hearing held to resolve the protest at the time and place directed by F&E;

f. Includes the names of supporting witnesses, with accessible phone numbers; and

g. Describes or attaches any documents relating to the protest, which must include the written decision issued by the local arbitrating body.

13. F&E must receive the appeal in writing within 24 hours from receipt of notice of local decision. 14. A hearing may be conducted at the discretion of F&E. The Director of F&E may consult with and/or request that

members of State Rules Advisory Committee participate in any hearing. 15. Once the Director has ruled on an appeal to F&E, no additional protest or appeal will be considered relating to that

incident.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT RULES

VI. AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT Unless specified in the exhibitor handbook agricultural and horticultural products must have been produced by the

exhibitor and exhibits must be at the stage of ripeness required by Sections 42513 and 42515 of the California Food

and Agricultural Code in order to be considered for award.

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VII. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT

Definitions. See also Section I, Definitions. 1. Exhibitor - The owner of the exhibit.

a. In the junior department, brothers and/or sisters are considered to be separate exhibitors.

b. In a college division market and showmanship classes the student designated on the entry form is considered the exhibitor.

2. 4-H, FFA, Grange Exhibitor - Exhibitors who meet 4-H, FFA and Grange exhibitor requirements for the project(s) they enter.

3. Independent Junior - Exhibitor not eligible to compete in a certain category as a member of a 4H, Grange or FFA junior organization.

4. Open Junior Class - A class open to all junior exhibitors and having no junior organization affiliation requirement.

5. Ownership - The growing, construction or purchase of exhibits as verified by the adult leader, teacher, or parent/guardian signature on the entry form for non-livestock exhibits, or as otherwise stated in the exhibitor handbook. Adult - A parent, guardian, leader, instructor, or person whom the parent designates as responsible.

Exhibitor Age Requirements

6. FFA members may participate as members until the end of the calendar year following the year of graduation from high school. (For example, a graduate this year is eligible until December 31 of next year.)

7. 4-H Age Requirements: The levels of membership for 4-H are age and/or grade based. Each level is defined as follows:

Primary Level: Must be 5 years old or in kindergarten as of December 31, 2013 to exhibit at fair. Primary membership ends when members qualify as junior members. Exhibitors who are under 9 years of age on or before December 31, 2013 are not eligible to compete in large animal competitions at California Fairs.

Junior, Intermediate, & Senior: Must be 9 years old or in 4th Grade on or before December 31, 2013. Exhibitors are eligible to compete/exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age.

8. Grange Members must be at least 5 years old on January 1, 2014 to exhibit. They may exhibit until the end of the calendar year in which they reach age 19.

9. All Grange Youth must be 9 years old on January 1 of 2014 to exhibit large animals.

10. Independent Exhibitors must be at least 9 years old or in the 4th Grade by January 1, 2014. Exhibitors are eligible to compete/exhibit through December 31 of the year in which they turn 19 years of age.

11. Youth under 9 years of age must exhibit in special divisions designated by the local fair.

12. For junior exhibitors showing in divisions and classes other than 4-H, FFA and Grange, the local Fair Management may set requirements as to age, grade, etc. If these requirements are not printed in the exhibitor handbook, Independent age rule above will apply.

Exhibit Eligibility

13. Junior exhibitors must own and/or grow or construct their exhibits.

14. 4-H, FFA and Grange Exhibitors: a. 4H, FFA and Grange animal and poultry project members must be enrolled in the project for at least 60 days (120

days for horse and market beef) immediately preceding the opening day of the fair or event if held separately from fair in the case of horse shows.

b. Eligibility of a project according to 4-H, FFA, or Grange rules shall be determined by the exhibitor’s 4-H Youth Advisor, FFA Advisor, Grange Youth Advisor, Local Leader or designee.

15. Advisor, leader, teacher, or parent/guardian signature on the entry form is required by the fair certifying that:

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a. Projects have been under their supervision in accordance with the rules and regulations of the organization and the fair; and

b. The entry is the project of the exhibitor and is eligible for exhibit.

Failure or refusal of such advisor, leader or parent/guardian to sign the required entry form will prevent the exhibitor from entering that particular class(es).

16. Independent exhibitors must enter an open junior or Independent class unless one is not available. If an open or Independent class is not available, junior exhibitors may enter an appropriate 4-H, FFA or Grange class. Division and/or class placement of Independents may be determined by Fair Management.

17. Juniors who have been 4-H, FFA or Grange project members within 60 days (120 days for horse and market beef) prior to the fair are not eligible to compete in that project as Independent juniors or enter project(s) under a different organization.

18. All junior exhibitors must have project management records and proof of supervision available as to the length of project.

19. Independent junior exhibitors entering market animals must provide Fair Management with a picture of their animal, appropriate proof of ownership, permanent tag, tattoo and/or hog ear notch information 120 days prior to the fair for beef and 60 days for sheep, swine and goats.

20. All junior exhibitors must have “on ground” supervision by a responsible adult.

Senior Department Restrictions

21. Junior exhibitors and junior organizations may be allowed to enter exhibits in senior department classes for which they are eligible only when:

a. “All Other” classes are not available; or

b. A class for the exhibit is not provided in the junior department; or

22. It allows participation in featured breed and/or sponsored association shows as defined by fair management. The junior exhibitor must also exhibit the project in the junior division.

23. Junior horse exhibitors may be allowed to enter the Senior Department horse show unless Local Rules prohibit.

24. Animals entered as individuals in the junior department cannot be entered in group classes of the senior department and vice versa.

25. When violations to rules 22-24 occur the junior exhibitor is not eligible for 12 months following the infraction to exhibit in that livestock species or division (non-livestock) as a junior at any California fair.

Livestock and Horse Exhibits - Ownership

26. Livestock and horse projects must be owned (and leased horses as specified in this document) solely by and under the exhibitor’s care and management and under the supervision of the organization in which the project will be shown as specified below. The official ownership date is the date shown on the receipt of sale unless the animal was bred by the exhibitor. The days are counted prior to the opening day of the fair unless the event in the case of horse shows is held separately from the Fair. See also VIII Livestock Department.

a. Market animals: Beef - 120 consecutive days; and 60 consecutive days for swine, sheep, veal and goats.

b. Breeding and feeder animals: 30 consecutive days,

c. All small market animals (rabbits and poultry): 30 consecutive days.

d. All horses and llamas: leased or owned 120 consecutive days.

Fairs will determine the ownership period requirement for any other animal species (e.g. potbellied pigs). 27. Under no circumstances may an exhibitor concurrently enter the same species of animal or bird (horses, beef

cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, dairy goats, meat goats, pygmy goats, poultry, pigeons, or rabbits) in FFA, 4-H, Grange and Independent classes of the junior department (refer to 4H/FFA/Grange/F&E Agreement at www.cdfa.ca.ca.gov/fe for more information) .

28. No livestock (excluding rabbit & poultry) exhibit owned solely by a chapter or club, conducted as a joint project by two or more individuals, or jointly owned by two or more individuals is eligible in the junior department, unless the division or class specifically so states.

29. No junior exhibitor may exhibit an animal in a market class once it has been sold as a market animal through a fair junior livestock auction. These animals may be shown following the 30 consecutive day ownership requirement as

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breeding animals. All champion and reserve champion market animals will be permanently identified by the fair if sold through a fair junior livestock auction.

30. Livestock shown in showmanship must be owned (or leased for horses) by the exhibitor, entered by the exhibitor and shown in an appropriate market, breeding or performance class. If the exhibitor has a market animal that is weight sifted and as a result may not show in an individual market class, the exhibitor may use this animal for showmanship if and only if this animal is the only animal the exhibitor has brought to the Fair.

31. Horse exhibits:

a. Proof of ownership or lease must be available at check-in time.

b. Leased horses cannot be shown for conformation in the halter horse division.

c. 4H, FFA and Grange members may show leased horses, provided the member has responsibility for the care and management of the horse during the period of the lease; and the signed lease between owner and member, with a clear picture of a side view of the horse or some permanent identification is filed at least 120 consecutive days prior to the fair or event/horse show if held separately from the fair, at the County 4-H, FFA, or Grange office, or with a person designated by those offices.

d. Junior exhibitors cannot ride or show stallions unless it is specifically provided for by the breed association and in that case only in those specific breed classes at an USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) sanctioned show.

Livestock & Horse Exhibits - Other

32. Junior exhibitors are expected to groom and care for their animal(s) when at the fair. They shall refrain from accepting active assistance from adults and non-exhibiting youth unless the junior exhibitor is actively engaged, and the assistance is only for instruction. Local fair rules will determine enforcement.

33. Junior exhibitors in 4-H, FFA or Grange classes must wear properly strapped headgear in mounted or horse-drawn vehicle competition. Headgear must be approved by American Society for Testing and Materials / Safety Equipment Institute.

VIII. LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT

See also Livestock rules in Section VII Junior Department.

Definitions (See also Section I Definitions.)

1. All Other Breeds - Breeds not previously listed that are from recognized breed associations within the specie.

2. Breeder - Owner of the dam at conception. Also owner of the egg donor for ovum/embryo transfer.

3. Drug - a) any substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, prevention, or treatment of disease; and b) any substance, except food and water, which is intended to affect the structure or function of the body of any exhibit animal.

4. Exhibitor - The owner of the exhibit.

a. In the senior department, members of a family are considered as one exhibitor and co-owners of exhibits. This includes mother, father, unmarried minor children (under 18 years of age) and minor foster children.

b. In the junior department, brothers and/or sisters are considered to be separate exhibitors. See Section VII for definition of junior.

c. In college division market and showmanship classes the student designated on the entry form is be considered the exhibitor.

5. Grade-Crossbred - Animals which do not meet registration requirements.

6. Nurse Cow - Cow that is not the natural nursing mother.

7. Pony - For non-breed horse shows, ponies are those horses standing less than 14.2 hands (56.8 inches) high. For breed horse shows and registered classes within non-breed shows, refer to the breed association rules which apply.

8. Purebred Animal - An animal the breeding of whose sire and dam traces directly to registered animals of the same

breed.

9. Purebred Registered Animal - An animal that is registered with a recognized breed association and that meets the

breed association’s requirements of purebred.

10. Range Registered Animal - Animals that have been issued range certificates in lieu of full registration certificates.

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11. Recognized Breed Associations - Organizations which maintain pedigrees, issue certificates of registration, and

maintain a permanent office.

12. Recorded Grade - An animal that is registered or recorded with a recognized breed association and does not

meet that association’s purebred registration requirements.

13. Veal - Bovine primarily fed with milk or milk replacer. Local fair will establish guidelines for weights according to local industry standards of market animals.

Participation

14. Exhibitors must be able to prove ownership.

15. Exhibit animals will not be muzzled while on the fairgrounds.

16. Any animal that does not meet class requirements of weight, age, identification, etc. will not be paid premiums.

17. No animal may be entered in more than one division in the Livestock Department unless provided for in the specifications of the division. However, market or feeder animals may be entered in both divisions for individual and pens of market or feeder animals.

18. Animals entered in market or feeder divisions may not be entered in breeding divisions.

Animal Identification Requirements

19. All animals (except horses or market and feeder animals) shall be identified by a permanent number (ear tag, tattoo, photo or drawing, or brand required by breed association, ear notching or micro chip) on the animal which matches the number recorded on the entry form.

20. When identification numbers are in both ears and are different, both numbers shall be recorded on the entry form.

21. Registered dairy cattle shall meet their breed associations’ requirements for identification.

22. An exhibitor may not use the same permanent marking on more than one animal of the same breed and sex during: any five month period for swine, any two consecutive calendar years for sheep, or any 12 month period for all other livestock (except that pigs may have the same litter mark).

23. For market and feeder animals, an identifying number will be placed or attached to the animal by the fair and must be on the animal at all times or awards will not be paid.

Market Animals

24. All market animals owned by Independent juniors shall not be discriminated against by the sale program.

25. If the fair requires a terminal sale and the Local Rules do not state it in the exhibitor handbook, exhibitors and their parents or guardians agree that upon entry into market competition and qualification by the market judge, the animal(s) will be sold and processed.

26. Desirable market weight will be a consideration in market animal judging.

Breeding Animals Exhibit Requirements

27. To qualify for exhibit and judging, the following information must be provided on the entry form by the closing date of entry:

a. Identification of each animal at least by

i. dam, birth date and ear tag, notching, tattoo, photo or drawing; or by

ii. the registration number.

b. Sire’s registration number for Get of Sire entries.

c. Dam’s registration number for Produce of Dam entries.

28. If the above information is completed after close of entry, a $5 penalty fee per entry may be required by the fair prior to judging to qualify for judging.

29. Individual animals shown in group exhibits need not be identified either on the original entry form or on supplementary entry forms unless required by a local rule.

30. Grade or Unregistered Purebred Animals By Registered Sire

a. Animals that have been registered as purebred by a breed association are not eligible in grade or unregistered classes.

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b. Commercial unregistered animals including range, stocker, feeder and replacements, and Range Registered or Recorded Grade animals are ineligible in Registered or Purebred divisions.

Registered Purebred Animal Registration Certificates

31. All animals in “registered purebred breeding animal” divisions must be registered and recorded with a United States (U.S.) breed association in the exact name of the exhibitor (owner) as declared on the entry form, except for:

a. Pigs, 12 months or younger, which are still owned by the breeder. Litter registrations are acceptable if recorded with their breed association and if they identify the litter by birth date, sire, dam and ear notching; and

b. Animals whose breed association requires an inspector’s approval before registering. The animal cannot be more than 12 months of age on the opening day of the fair. Exhibitors may present a statement by the secretary of the association stating that the animal is eligible to be registered. This statement must identify the animal by birth date, sire, dam, and ear tag, tattoo or notching.

32. Original registration certificates, a stamped duplicate issued by a U.S. breed association, or other documents mentioned above must be presented to the management when the animals arrive on the fairgrounds and must be kept on hand.

a. Original registration certificates faxed to the fair by the U.S. breed association will also be accepted and retained by the fair. Photocopies, letters, and telegrams are not acceptable.

b. Clerks are instructed to correct entry records exactly as shown on the certificate. (Any exceptions will be based solely upon the recognized U.S. breed association’s standard practices for issuing registration certificates. A written verification from the association of any deviation in issuing practices must be on file with F&E.

33. When the owner and breeder names are not exactly the same on the registration certificate, the fair will hold all of the exhibitor’s awards until the fair receives a statement from the breed association verifying that the various names are recognized as the owner and/or breeder, and including the owner’s mailing address.

34. No deviation from or alteration in the information on a registration certificate will be permitted unless clearance in writing is first obtained from the breed association that issued the certificate. Evidence of any attempt to alter information on a registration certificate shall be reported immediately to F&E and may become the basis for any California fair to refuse entries from the exhibitor and/or it’s agent.

IX. ANIMAL SPECIES RULES

State and Federal regulations concerning animal weighing and harvesting, and beef and pork promotion assessments

also apply.

Cattle (Beef, Dairy, Veal) 1. Yellow transportation slips issued by the fair are mandatory when transporting cattle to and from the fair. (CA Food

& Ag Code 21054).

2. Brand Inspection requirements for cattle ownership will be enforced (CA Food & Ag Codes 21051f, 21702, 21703).

3. Beef Cattle

a. Market/feeder beef are steers and heifers only.

b. All Registered Purebred Breeding females 24 months of age or older on the opening day of the fair must: (1) have a calf; or (2) show obvious signs of pregnancy; or (3) have a veterinarian’s certificate of pregnancy; or (4) have a veterinarian’s certificate stating that the animal is or has been an embryo producing female.

4. Dairy Cattle. Registered Purebred junior and senior yearlings in milk must be shown as two year olds in both the individual and group classes.

5. Veal. “Veal” refers to steers, bulls, and heifers.

Sheep

a. Tail Docking. To qualify for exhibit market lambs must be docked such that the tail (dock) is healed and can be lifted from the exterior. Lambs that have no dock will not be eligible.

1. Lambs must show lambs teeth.

2. Market/feeder sheep are wethers and ewes only.

3. Registered Purebred Breeding Animals

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a. Flock numbers, and not registration numbers, shall be used to identify all entries. Flock numbers and breeder’s initials, name or association prefix shall be on commercially used tags attached to the ear or tattooed in the ear for yearlings and lambs bred by the exhibitor. Lambs born from a purchased, bred ewe can bear the ear tag of the owner at the time of birth. They do not have to have original breeder’s ear tag.

b. An exhibitor may not use the same flock number on more than one animal during any two consecutive calendar years.

4. Natural Colored Sheep may show in “All Other Breeds” division when a separate division is not offered.

5. Certified registered and pedigree listed sheep with certificates are eligible to exhibit.

Wool

1. Only complete fleeces sheared from sheep owned by the exhibitor and in the grease are eligible for competition. Manufacturers and dealers are excluded.

2. Fleeces shall not be more than 12 months growth. The definition of “12 months” shall be the definition commonly accepted by the wool trade. Thus, if a fleece is actually slightly more than 12 months growth, due to unavoidable delay in obtaining shearers, or by weather, it shall be termed “12 months” wool.

3. No wether fleeces may be included.

4. Each exhibitor will be limited to two fleece entries in one class, except for the group class. A group of fleeces must be owned by one exhibitor, and each fleece must have been judged in individual fleece classes.

5. The judge may classify or reclassify fleeces before making awards.

6. Fleeces shall be rolled, flesh side out and placed in a clear plastic bag. Paper twine is discouraged.

Swine

1. Market/feeder swine are barrows and gilts only.

2. All Registered Purebred Breeding females junior yearling or older must have raised a litter of pigs to be eligible for exhibit.

3. Potbellied Pigs must be registered with the National Committees on Potbellied Pigs, Potbellied Pig Registry Service, Inc. or the International Potbellied Pig Registry.

Goats

1. Dairy Goats a. Registered Purebred Breeding Animals:

i. Animals with a “Certificate of Registry” (Blue Border) issued by the American Dairy Goat Association are eligible.

ii. Animals with a “Certificate of Registry” (Brown Border) issued by the American Dairy Goat Association are not eligible.

iii. The American Goat Society issues registration certificates for purebred animals only.

b. Recorded Grade Breeding Animals: All animals registered Experimental (Blue Border Experimental), or Recorded (Brown Border Recorded) including Experimental, Native on Performance and Native on Appearance.

2. Pygmy Goats

a. All animals must be registered with either the American Goat Society, Inc., or the National Pygmy Goat Association.

b. Either horned, tipped or de-horned animals are permissible.

3. Angora Goats

a. All animals must be registered with the American Angora Goat Breeders Association, Rock Springs, Texas.

b. Either long or short clips are permissible.

4. Boer Goats

a. All animals must be registered with the American Boer Goat Association, the International Boer Goat Association, Inc., the IBGA or the Canadian Boer Goat Association. Original registration certificate is required and must be in the owner’s name.

b. Either horned, tipped, or de-horned animals are permissible.

5. Market Goats

a. Market goats are wethers and does only, no bucks allowed.

b. Market goats must show milk teeth.

c. Either horned, tipped, or de-horned animals are permissible.

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Horses

1. All horses entered in halter division classes must be registered in a recognized purebred registry and must show with original registration papers.

X. ANIMAL HEALTH RULES

Fairs will make a reasonable effort to enforce state and federal animal health regulations, and they have the right to

seek assistance from the appropriate agencies. For assistance or an entry permit contact the California Department of

Food & Agriculture (CDFA), Animal Health and Food Safety Services (AHFSS). Headquarters: 1220 N St.,

Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 900-5052.

Eligibility. See also Eligibility Rule II - 1. 1. Any inhumane activity to animals by the exhibitor, as determined by fair management in consultation with the fair

veterinarian, may cause disqualification, forfeiture of awards, and removal of the exhibit or exhibitor from the fairgrounds

2. Animal health decisions will be made in the best interest of the animal and for the other animals at the fair as determined by fair management in consultation with the fair veterinarian.

3. No animal that shows any evidence of any active, unsightly or communicable disease, or any unsightly disease or other condition shall be admitted or allowed to remain on the fairgrounds.

4. No animal shall be admitted to a fairgrounds from any premises under quarantine for disease.

5. Management reserves the right to require health inspections and/or diagnostic tests to be performed before, during or after animals are on the fairgrounds and to implement disease control procedures, which may become necessary in the event of an emergency. The health of animals, when determined by the official veterinarian, shall be final. Exhibitors who refuse to allow their animals to be examined shall be disqualified and such violation shall be reported to F&E. No refund will be made.

6. All exhibitors must comply with all state and federal animal health regulations and the fair’s health requirements, including submittal of the fair’s certificate of animal medication.

7. Drench guns are not approved for use while on the fairgrounds. Anyone found to be using any type of drench gun to administer liquids or paste into any animal without the supervision and direction of the official fair veterinarian and/or designated fair official will result in exhibit and/or exhibitor being disqualified.

8. Castration sites shall be healed and free of inflammation.

9. Sellers are responsible for animals that are condemned or rejected at processing centers, unless contamination/injury occurred after the sale.

Use of Pharmaceuticals in Market Animals:

1. Signature on entry form signifies compliance with all manufacturer and veterinarian pharmaceutical, biologic and chemical instructions and withdrawal requirements, and that all off-label treatments to market animals have been administered lawfully in accordance with a prescription from a California-licensed veterinarian whose statement notes dosage, date, and purpose for administration.

2. All exhibitors must advise management of any drugs and medications administered to an animal that might still be detected at the time of showing and at meat inspection. The name of the drug, its purpose, withdrawal time, route, time and date of administration must be presented to management prior to the showing and sale of the animal. Livestock treated within the specified withdrawal period cannot be sold without notifying the buyer.

3. Exhibitors must complete the fair’s medication certificate prior to sale.

CATTLE

Cattle Entries from Other States

1. All dairy female cattle six (6) months of age and over, and female beef cattle twelve (12) months of age and over must bear evidence of official calfhood vaccination against brucellosis with a legible, official tattoo visible in the right ear.

2. Owners of Purebred Registered cattle without brucellosis tattoos must present documentation certifying brucellosis vaccination, or written documents showing the animal has an exemption from CDFA, AHFSS.

Cattle Entries from Other States 1. All exhibition cattle require official individual identification (ID), an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection

(ICVI) listing official ID and a California entry permit prior to entry.

2. Acceptable methods for Official Identification of cattle include:

a. Official brucellosis calfhood vaccination tags

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b. USDA metal “silver brite” tags

c. Tags conforming to Animal Identification Number (AIN) system (commonly known as an 840 tags)

3. Testing and/or vaccination requirements are:

a. All sexually intact dairy cattle six (6) months of age and over require a negative TB test within 60 days prior to entering California or must originate from a TB accredited free herd with documentation of the herd number and test date.

b. Cattle do not require a brucellosis test unless originated from states with a designated brucellosis surveillance area.

c. All bulls 18 months of age and over require a negative Trichomonosis test within 60 days prior to entry except bulls for exhibition, confined to exhibition location, that will return directly to the state of origin after exhibition.

4. Cattle from states with cattle scabies outbreaks should call CDFA, AHFSS for requirements.

SHEEP AND GOATS

Sheep and Goat Entries from California

1. All sheep and goats entering fairs require official individual identification that must be kept on the animals. Acceptable official identification includes:

a. Official USDA individual identification eartags

b. Premises eartags or legible premises tattoos (if they include a unique animal number)

c. Scrapie eartags

d. Legible registration tattoos in the ears (or tail-web of La Mancha goats) if accompanied by breed association registration papers

e. Electronic implants or Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID)

2. Fairs will not accept:

a. Animals from scrapie-infected flocks, scrapie source flocks, scrapie “non-compliant” flocks

b. Animals that are scrapie-positive, scrapie suspects or scrapie exposed unless they have been evaluated and approved for exhibition by the state scrapie epidemiologist.

3. Fairs will keep records of the consignor, buyer, and animal identification for five (5) years when animals change ownership in a public sale at the fair.

4. Fairs will try to accommodate Scrapie Flock Certification Program members with separate space if practical. Breeding animals should be housed in separate enclosures or locations from animals that are not in the certification program, if practical.

5. Sheep or goats within 30 days pre-or post-parturition, or with vaginal discharge, shall if practical, be kept separate from animals from different flocks and in an area that can be properly cleaned and disinfected.

Sheep and Goat Entries from Other States

1. All exhibition sheep and goats entering California require official individual identification (ID), an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) listing official ID and a California entry permit prior to entry.

2. Acceptable official identification includes:

a. Official USDA individual identification eartags

b. Premises eartags or legible premises tattoos (if they include a unique animal number)

c. Scrapie eartags

d. Legible registration tattoos in the ears (or tail-web of La Mancha goats) if accompanied by breed association registration papers

e. Electronic implants or Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID)

3. Rams six (6) months of age and over imported into California require a negative Brucella ovis test within 60 days before entry OR originate from a Brucella ovis free flock. The ICVI must include the official ID number, test results, name of the approved laboratory, date of the test, or the “Brucella ovis free flock number”.

SWINE

Swine Entries from Other States

1. All exhibition swine require official individual identification (ID), an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) listing official ID and a California entry permit prior to entry.

2. Acceptable forms of Official Identification include:

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a. A tamper-resistant metal or plastic official identification eartag bearing the US shield and providing unique identification for each animal.

b. Ear notches or tattoos (ear or inner flank) if recorded in Purebred Registry Association Board with documentation attached to the ICVI

3. No brucellosis or pseudorabies tests are currently required.

EQUINE

Equine Entries from Other States

1. All equine require a valid Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI), issued within 30 days before entry and evidence of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test performed at a USDA-approved laboratory within twelve (12) months before the date of entry. An EIA test “pending” result does not meet the entry requirement. The ICVI must accurately represent the official animal identification of each horse in the shipment. The requirements apply to horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, burros and zebras.

POULTRY

Poultry Entries from Other States

1. All exhibition poultry must be accompanied by an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) unless coming from a flock participating in the National Poultry Improvement Program (NPIP) and accompanied by the documentation required by that program, and officially identified with one of the following devices or methods:

a. Identification devices or methods approved for use in the NPIP such as sealed and number leg bands

b. Group/lot identification with a group/lot identification number

RABBIT AND CAVY

Rabbit and Cavy Entries from Other States

All rabbits and cavies are recommended to have an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI).

XI. HORSE SHOW DEPARTMENT

State Rules in Sections I-X also apply where there is no conflict.

Rules For Horse Show Management. At USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) and/or breed association approved horse

shows, association rules shall apply. At non-USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) approved horse shows, USA Equestrian

rules will be used as a guideline unless otherwise specified in State or Local Rules.

Rules for Exhibitors

1. The age of an exhibitor on January 1 shall be maintained through the calendar year. Amateur Definition: a person who does not give riding lessons and/or ride, train, or show horses for money or assist the spouse or immediate family in this activity. This includes a person under the age of 18 years.

a. The management reserves the right to question anyone’s amateur standing if the question of status has been presented with reasonable cause. The decision of the horse show management shall be final.

b. At USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) approved and breed association approved horse shows, their definition of amateur applies.

2. Exhibitors shall provide the following on the entry form for each entry if registered: (a) owner’s name; (b) breed; (c) name of animal; (d) sex; and (e) year of birth. In breed classes where registration papers are required, the owner’s name as listed on the registration papers must be the same as on the entry form. Registration numbers of animals and their sires and dams will be required as per breed association.

3. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, post entries can be accepted at double the entry fee unless a different penalty fee is printed in the exhibitor handbook.

4. Substitutions can only be made within a division. Substitutions must be made when the entry arrives at the fairgrounds. For horse shows, a substitution is considered the horse, not each class in which it is entered. A $5.00 penalty per horse must be paid prior to judging for each substitution made by the exhibitor.

5. All riders, drivers, and attendants shall be neatly and suitably dressed on entering the show ring. Horse show manager shall have final decision.

Junior Horse Show Exhibitors in 4-H, FFA and Grange classes, including Independent exhibitors in those classes.

6. Junior Department rules (VII) also apply.

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7. Exhibitors must wear properly strapped headgear in mounted or horse-drawn vehicle competition. Headgear must be approved by American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment Institute.

8. Junior exhibitors are expected to groom and care for their animal(s) when at the fair. They shall refrain from accepting active assistance from adults and non-exhibiting youth unless the junior exhibitor is actively engaged, and the assistance is only for instruction. Local fair rules will determine enforcement.

9. Ownership or Lease: Any horse exhibited in the junior or youth division must be owned or leased by the junior exhibitor showing the horse or

owned by the junior exhibitor’s parent, stepparent, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling, grandparent, step grandparent, sibling’s spouse, half sibling’s spouse, step-sibling’s spouse or legal guardian (as evidenced by court documents), or owned by the institution in which the junior exhibitor is enrolled as a ward. Separate legal entities, such as family corporations, trusts, or partnerships, are also authorized owners of the youth exhibitor’s horse so long as all legal and equitable owners and beneficiaries of the legal entity are individuals specifically authorized by this rule. “Owned” means, in addition to other legitimate methods of acquiring ownership, the bona fide legal ownership obtained for adequate consideration in reasonable relationship with the actual market value of the horse

10. Horse projects must be owned or leased by and under the exhibitor’s care and management and under the supervision of the organization in which the project will be shown 120 consecutive days prior to the opening day of fair or event/show if held separate from fair. The official ownership date is the date shown on the receipt of sale unless the animal was bred by the exhibitor. The days are counted prior to the opening day of the fair or event.

a. Leased horses cannot be shown for conformation in the halter division. b. For owned horses, proof of ownership must be available at check in. c. For leased horses, the lease, signed by the owner and the 4-H, FFA, or Grange member, and a clear picture of a

side view of the horse or some permanent identification must be filed at least 120 consecutive days prior to opening day of the fair or event/show if held separately from the fair at the county 4-H, FFA, or Grange office or with a person designated by the 4-H Youth Advisor, FFA Advisor or Grange Youth Advisor.

11. Horses owned as a joint project may only be shown by one designated exhibitor at an individual show.

All Junior Horse Show Exhibitors

12. Fair Management will not allow junior exhibitors to ride or show stallions unless it is specifically provided for by the breed association and in that case only in those specific breed classes at a USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) sanctioned show.

13. Junior horse exhibitors may be allowed to enter the Senior Department horse show unless Local Rules prohibit.

Participation Rules

14. Ponies entered in classes in which horses are eligible to compete cannot be shown in pony classes at the same show. Fair Management can restrict ponies from entering certain classes by stating so wherever applicable in the exhibitor handbook.

15. Donkeys and mules cannot be shown in “all other breed” halter classes. 16. Eliminations, if deemed necessary by the management, may be held in classes with large entries. The exhibitor

shall be expected to ascertain whether eliminations will be held.

Management

17. No show or contest official or his/her spouse shall enter or exhibit horses in any show or contest at which he/she is officiating, nor may any horse owned by such person be entered or exhibited. A show contest official shall be defined as any person performing the duties of a show manager, judge steward, show secretary, cutter or chariot race official, or any other horse contest. Duties include but are not limited to:

a. Contacting or hiring of judges; and b. Acceptance of entries or entry fees.

18. Minor children of Directors, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Department Supervisor, Show Manager, staff and/or committee members may exhibit horses which are the result of the child’s own earnings or a gift made to the child, provided the requirements of the pertinent rules are met. All other requirements for exhibiting must be met.

19. Animals owned jointly by a director and his/her minor child or a CEO and his/her minor child are considered as owned by the child in junior division classes only.

20. Show Manager reserves the right to return entries, transfer entries or combine divisions or classes, and/or cancel any division or class in which, in its judgment, the entries are insufficient to secure adequate competition.

a. Any return of entries under this rule must be done on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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b. The horse show management must divide classes of 50 or more. Separate prize money and ribbons shall be provided for each class.

21. Horse show management shall assign a number to each horse. The exhibitor must wear the number when showing the horse.

22. Photocopies of registration certificates for horse shows may be permitted for the purpose of submitting entries. However, if the fair receives any complaint or challenge concerning the registration of any animal, the fair may request an original registration certificate and may disqualify the entry if it cannot be produced.

Awards

23. Fair Management may withhold the payment of awards for exhibits which are in question under State and Local Rules and may recover awards that have been paid for exhibits in question.

24. For ties other than first place in a jumper or other individually worked competition, the prize money is split. Ties for first follow the jump off rules of the specific Table and Section for that jumper class. If there is still a tie, prize money is split between the winners (i.e. first and second place money is pooled and split evenly between the two riders). Distribution of non-money awards shall be determined by management.

Judges

25. The judge may judge for conformation before entering the show ring.

26. In halter horse classes, judges shall be expected to give reasons for their decisions, embracing the value and desirable qualifications of the animals for which premiums are awarded, whenever possible and reasonable.

27. Judges shall not discriminate against exhibitors wearing protective headgear.

Equine Health Rules

28. All animals must be serviceably sound. The soundness of animals when determined by the official veterinarian or by the judge shall be final and cannot be protested. The horse show management may request the official veterinarian to examine any animal in competition. All penalties of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 shall be strictly enforced.

29. Exhibitors who refuse to allow their animal to be examined shall be disqualified from showing and such violation shall be reported to F&E. No refund can be made in these cases.

EQUINE HEALTH REGULATIONS

Direct specific questions to CDFA, Animal Health and Food Safety Services, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, California

95814 -- (916) 900-5002.

30. Equines known to be EIA positive reactors are forbidden to enter, reside, compete, or sell at any state-supported fairgrounds.

32. Equine Medication Monitoring Program (CA Food & Ag Code 24000-24018) a. Horses are subject to random drug and medication testing specified in the Food and Agricultural Code. The

applicable fee is $5.00 per horse per event. The drug-testing program is not applicable to most rodeo related competitions, parade horses, and activities under the jurisdiction of the California Horse Racing Board are exempt a. A single day show with a single class entry fee less than $4.99 and/or total cumulative fees ( including entry fees, ground fees, stall fees, administration fees and other fees) of less than $19.99 are exempt.

b. Prohibited substances include most stimulants, depressants, tranquilizers, anesthetics including local anesthetics, sedative analgesics, corticosteroids excluding dexamethasone, anabolic steroids, soring agents, and masking agents. Nine permissible medications (dexamethasone, diclofenic acid, firocoxib, flunxin, ketoprofen, meclofenamic acid, methocarbamol, naproxen, and phenylbutazone) are restricted to therapeutic usage as prescribed or administered by a licensed veterinarian, and test-sample levels detected must be in compliance with plasma or urine levels associated with limited dosing*. Additionally, the detection of more than one Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in either a blood or urine sample is a violation of California rules. Maintaining a current listing of specific prohibited substances is impossible due to the continual introduction of new pharmaceuticals, discontinuation of old ones, utilization of human products, and utilization of foreign products. Additionally, some exemptions exist.

*Specific information is contained in the “EMMP Medication Guidelines Brochure” found at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/emmp/ or may be requested from CDFA/EMMP at 916-900-5045.

c. Horses must be withdrawn from competition for at least 24 hours after administration of a prohibited substance. A drug declaration form must be filed with an event manager for administration of any prohibited substance three

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(3) days before the event, to any horse entered in the event. Penalties for violations of the medication rules include fines, suspension, and forfeiture of all winnings.

2. Horse Protection Act Exhibitors must comply with the Horse Protection Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-540) and rules adopted by the U.S. Secretary of

Agriculture to carry out its provisions.

Equine Entries from Other States

1. All equine require a valid Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI), issued within 30 days before entry and evidence of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test performed at a USDA-approved laboratory within twelve (12) months before the date of entry. An EIA test “pending” result does not meet the entry requirement. The ICVI must accurately represent the official animal identification of each horse in the shipment. The requirements apply to horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, burros and zebras.

XII. JUDGING STANDARDS

Note to Fair Management: See also IV-3. “State Judging Standards” are to be used where applicable.

Fairs may allow for additional grouping systems within the Market Ready or Market Acceptable for sale purposes.

MARKET HOG SCORECARD

GRADE

Market Acceptable: U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 hogs of average or greater conformation that are acceptable in leanness,

muscularity and production traits.

Not Market Acceptable: Any hog of below average conformation including U.S. number 3, U.S. number 4 and utility

grade hogs.

MARKET LAMB SCORECARD

GRADE

Market Ready: USDA Prime or Choice quality with 12th rib back fat range .16-.35, average or greater conformation and

cutability.

Not Market Ready: Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.16 or >.35; underfinished lambs grading

USDA good or lower, below-average conformation or cutability.

MARKET BEEF SCORECARD

GRADE

Market Ready: Market steers projected to have sufficient fat deposition to meet the marbling specifications for USDA

Prime, Choice, or Select+ quality grades.

Not Market Ready: Market steers lacking evidence of sufficient fat deposition to produce a desirable consumer

product. Steers projected to grade USDA Select- or lower.

MARKET VEAL SCORECARD

GRADE

Group 1: Animals are smooth, deep, thick and compact; and the udder or scrotum shows a marked fullness. They

must have youthful appearance and be in good condition.

Group 2: Animals must possess a moderately high degree of the higher quality grade characteristics. They will carry

less finish, show more bone, and have less uniformity.

Group 3: Animals lack finish, are rather leggy and hippy, are rough in the shoulder, and are light in the round.

MARKET GOAT (CHEVON) SCORECARD

GRADE

Market Ready: USDA Prime or Choice quality with 12th rib back fat range .08-12 most desirable, .13-.22 back fat

acceptable, average or greater conformation and cutability.

Not Market Ready: Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.08 or >.22; underfinished goats grading

USDA good or lower, below average conformation or cutability

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