2016 Summit County Fair. 4-H Premium Book

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1 2016 Summit County Fair 4-H Premium Book

2 4-H is open to all youth regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age or disability from age 5 as of January 1st & in kindergarten and not have passed their nineteenth birthday (as of January 1st of current year). To show market animals, youth must be 8 years of age and in the 3rd (third) grade. 1. ALL EXHIBITS (LIVESTOCK) MUST BE REGISTERED BY JULY 1ST. USE 4-H ENTRY FORMS AND MAIL TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE (ADDRESS ON FORMS). 2. All projects should be in place by 6 pm Monday, unless otherwise noted. 3. All non-auction projects and exhibits will remain on exhibit until 8:00 pm (or time posted in barn) Sunday H Clubs can be organized and members added anytime during the year, but, members must be enrolled by March 15th to participate in the County Fair. ONLY those projects officially enrolled may enter fair competition and qualify for State Fair. 5. To participate in the County and State 4-H activities, members must comply with the 4-H program policy. 6. Summit county 4-H Clubs must meet maximum requirements as outlined in the Charter Requirements in order to Use the 4-H name and logo. The 4-H charter is a sign of excellence in 4-H club work. 7. Complete Project Books and Member Project Guidelines are required for all judging H Advisory Committee and Extension Staff will make a special ruling in regards to awards, classes, and policy that are not covered in the fair schedule. Their decision (s) will be final. 9. Refer to Fair Activity and Show Program for exhibits and class schedules. 10. All 4-H winners going to State Fair must meet State Fair Requirements which in some instances have exceptions to our local 4-H standards and requirements. 11. For a member to achieve the desired progression of goals needed for development, 4-H projects must be separate and different from those carried in other organizations, such as FFA, FHA, HERO, Scouts, Campfire, Grange, Church, School including art class, science fairs, etc H ers exhibiting at the fair or participating in 4-H Grade & Exhibit receive a wristband allowing them to enter the fair.

3 1. To show and sell livestock at the Summit County Fair, each exhibitor must have the necessary health papers and health tests required for their exhibit animals, as required by the state veterinarian. 2. Quality Assurance Program Requirement: All youth market or lactating livestock producers must complete one Quality Assurance Program to be eligible to show and sell a market animal at the Summit County Fair. Quality Assurance is recommended for all youth with animal projects in The deadline for all Quality Assurance Training is July 1st. 3. Stalls & pens will be assigned by advisors and/or livestock committee. Depending on availability of space, Grand & Reserve Champion stalls/pens will be used. 4. Each exhibitor must show his/her own project animal, in the event you have two animals in the same weight class, you may have another currently approved County 4-H er show the second animal for you. Each member must show his/her own animal in showmanship classes. Showmanship classes will be divided into age classes Junior (8-11), Intermediate (12-14) & Senior (15+). Champion of Champions will include all previous Champion of Champion winners and current year showmanship winners (Large Livestock). 5. Animals are each members responsibility to fit and groom for the fair. After the arrival at the fairgrounds, each exhibitor must groom his or her own animal but may use the help of another current club member, parent, sibling, or advisor. Members must be present and actively involved. PENALTY: You will not be permitted to show your project. NO filling or drugs can be used prior to market or showmanship classes. 6. The livestock judges at the Fair shall select which animals, if any, that are not ready for sale. See required weights and ages for specific animals. All animals not meeting the required weight, age or health standards for their class will be sent home at fair time weigh-in. 7. Members agree to properly care for their animals and call a veterinarian at the members and parent s expense. 8. The animals must be under continual care of the 4-H exhibitor. 9. Exhibitor agrees to take full precautions against their animals becoming loose, should the animal become loose, the full responsibility lies with the exhibitor and their parents. All members are strongly encouraged to have personal liability insurance for the time the animals are at the fair. 10. To be eligible to participate at the fair, all animals must be in the possession of the exhibitor by the mandatory dates and POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED with a Summit County tag at that time. If your animal loses a tag, it must be reported to an advisor within 24 hours and retagged immediately. 11. LARGE LIVESTOCK; All weight classes will be determined by the advisors, and/or the livestock committee. 12. There will be 1 (one) overall Grand & Reserve Champion picked in each species. Page 1 of 2

4 13. All animals are sold in the order they are placed. Grand, Reserve, Third, Fourth, etc. This is a partial terminal show/sale for steers, ewe lambs, and doe goats. It will be a terminal show/sale for hogs and all others. The Grand and Reserve Champions are considered a terminal sale and must go directly to a licensed slaughter facility. Market Does and Market Ewes (other than Grand and Reserve) may be purchased for breeding purposes. All animals designated to be sold in the sale, must be sold except for health reason determined by the fair Veterinarian Department of Agriculture policy states that any Jr. Fair animals sold may not be returned to the member and is not eligible to be Shown again. All Market livestock will be released from the fair at 7:00 am Sunday per the Fairboard. Animals being self-hauled must be removed from fairgrounds by 7:00 am Sunday or they will be sent to slaughter. Each Market species will be sold at the auction in the following order: Meat Pen Rabbits, Meat Pen Chickens, Meat Pen Ducks, Market Turkey, Market Goats, Market Lamb, Market Hogs, Market Steers. 14. A promotion fee of 2% - 6% (decided by Sale Comm.) will be deducted from each animal. Exact percentages within this range will be based upon the actual cost of the sale and promotion. 15. NO floor fans or any other obstructions on the ground or behind the animals are permitted at the fair. Fan use can be limited at the discretion of the livestock committee and/or advisors. Large Livestock: All fans must be turned off during judging, show times and auction. 16. Project will not be considered complete unless the project books, and project interview judging are up to date at the time of fair. 4-H ers w/market projects must turn in their completed project books, buyer & award donor thank you notes to their species advisor prior to August 31 to receive their sale check. Forfeited checks will be deposited in the Summit County 4-H Development Fund. NOTE: All sale checks are held until incoming checks are cleared by their respective banks H enrollment deadline is March 15th. 4-H Fair entries are due in the 4-H office by July 1st. 4-H entry forms are found in the fair premium book at Entry forms are mailed to the OSU Extension Office, address on entry form. 18. International Association of Fairs and Expositions National Code of Ethics. Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in the competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. 19. Large Livestock: When showing and selling, members should wear a clean collared shirt (show jacket), jean pants, and hard soled shoes or boots, preferably leather. NO tennis shoes. Hats are not recommended or show ring. Any article of clothing that is advertising for a farm or business is discouraged. NO sandals are permitted in Livestock Barns. 20. Livestock sold at the auction will be released Sunday at 7:00 am per the Summit County Fairboard 21. Ear tags must be clean at fair weigh in time. All other tags besides scrapies and Summit County must be removed prior to weigh in or a $5.00 removal fee will be charged. 22. Any grievance concerning 4-H Livestock must be put in writing and turned in to the 4-H extension agent by 9pm Monday before fair with a $100 cash deposit. 23. All market livestock exhibitors must complete a DUNF form and turn it in to the fair office by July 25, Judges may serve as such for not more than two consecutive years for the same species. Page 2 of 2

5 JUDGING: Wednesday, 6:00pm LOCATION: Livestock Barn MARKET STEER REGULATIONS: 1. All Market Steers must be in the possession of the exhibitor by November 10 and positively identified with a SUMMIT COUNTY EAR TAG at that time. Official weigh in is in November at the Portage County Fairgrounds. Time and date TBA 2. Market Steers must be castrated and Dehorned by mandatory tag in. Steers showing any evidence of testicular tissue are not eligible to show or sell. 3. Exhibitors may show and sell up to three market steers and may tag in a spare. 4. Market Steers will be of purebred or a cross breed of beef breeds. A Dairy/Breed Cross is considered a beef breed by state guide lines. 5. Age and weight requirements: At time of fair recommended ages should be 15 to 20 months and idea weight is A market steer must weigh at least 1,000 pounds at fair weigh in or it will be sent home immediately following weigh in. 6. All market Steers exhibited at the Summit County Fair must be sold through the Summit County Fair Livestock Sale. 7. Exhibitors must provide water for their steers at all times and adequate feed for the welfare of the animal. Mulch will be provided for bedding in the large Livestock Barn only. 8. All General Livestock rules apply. CLASSES: AWARDS: J-2 Market Steer Trophies & Rosettes * In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a show off will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

6 JUDGING: TBA LOCATION: Livestock Barn DAIRY CATTLE SHOW REGULATIONS: 1. All animals shown must be the project of the 4-Her. 2. All Dairy breeds are shown together. 3. Dairy Project Book must be completed prior to showing. (122 Dairy Heifer and/or 126 Dairy Cow) 4. 4-Her must wear white pants to show in. 5. Exhibitors must provide water for their dairy cow at all times and adequate feed for the welfare of the animal. Must provide own bedding. 6. Release time August 2 7. Must fill out a DUNF form and turn into 4-H advisor and must be turned into fair office by Monday at 9pm. 8. All General Livestock rules apply. CLASSES: D1) Junior Heifer Calf (March 1 - April 30, 2016) D2) Int. Heifer Calf (Dec. 1, Feb. 29, 2016) D3) Senior Heifer Calf (Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2015) D4) Summer Yearling Heifer (June 1 - Aug. 31, 2015) D5) Junior Yearling Heifer (Mar. 1 - May 31, 2016) D6) Winter Yearling Heifer (Dec 1, Feb. 29, 2015) D7) Senior Yearling Heifer (Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2014) D8) Cow, 2 yr. old springing D9) Cow, 2 yr. old under 3 in milk D10) Cow, 3 yr. old under 4 in milk D11) Cow, 4 yr. old under 5 in milking D12) Aged Cow, 5 yrs. & over in milk AWARDS: Ribbons * In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a show off will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

7 JUDGING: Wednesday, following steers. REGULATIONS: 1. All Market Goats must be in the possession of the exhibitor by April 15, 2016 and be positively identified with a Summit County Ear Tag, AND a Scrapie Tag or a breeder tattoo. 2. Market Goats must be castrated by mandatory possession date 3. You may show a wether or a doe. 4. Exhibitors may show and sell up to three market goats and weigh in one spare goat. 5. Age and weight requirements: Market goats must be born between December 1, 2015 and February 1, Ideal weight for a market goat is pounds at time of fair. A market goat weighing less than 50 pounds will be sent home. 6. All market goats must show no visible signs of superficial abscesses, sore mouth, foot rot, pink eye, ring worm or any other infectious diseases at time of fair. 7. Market goats are permitted to have horns but must be dulled off. 8. All Market Goats exhibited at the Summit County Fair must be sold through the Summit County Fair Livestock Sale. 9. Exhibitors must provide water for their goats at all times and adequate feed for the welfare of the animal. Two bales of shavings will be provided in the Large Livestock Barn only; you will be responsible to purchase extra shavings. 10. All General Livestock Rules apply. CLASS: AWARDS: J-70 Market Goat Trophies & Rosettes * In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a show off will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

8 SHOWMANSHIP: Wednesday, Immediately after Goat Judging JUDGING: To follow Showmanship LOCATION: Livestock Barn REGULATIONS: 1. All Market Lambs must be in the possession of the exhibitor by April 15, 2016 and be positively identified with the Summit County Ear Tag, AND a Scrapie Tag. 2. Market lambs must be castrated by mandatory possession date. 3. Market Lambs showing any evidence of testicular tissue will not be eligible to show or sell at the fair. 4. You may show a wether or an ewe. 5. Exhibitors may show and sell up to three market lambs and weigh in a spare. 6. Age and weight requirements: Ideal weight for a market lamb is pounds. A market lamb must weigh a minimum of 95 pounds to show and sell at the fair. A lamb weighing less than 95 pounds will be sent home. 7. Market lambs must be slick sheared for the show. 8. Exhibitors must provide water for their lambs at all times and adequate feed for the welfare of the animal. Two bales of shavings will be provided in the Large Livestock Barn only. You are responsible to purchase extra shavings. 9. All Market Lambs exhibited at the Summit County Fair must be sold through the Summit County Fair Livestock Sale. 10. All General Livestock Rules apply. CLASSES: AWARDS: J-106 Market Lambs Trophies & Ribbons * In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a show off will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

9 SHOWMANSHIP: Wednesday, Immediately after Sheep Judging JUDGING: To follow Showmanship LOCATION: Livestock Barn REGULATIONS: 1. All Market Hogs must be in the possession of the exhibitor by April 15, 2016 and positively identified with a Summit County Ear Tag. 2. Market Hogs must be castrated before mandatory possession date. 3. Exhibitor may show a gilt or a barrow. 4. Market Hog members may show and sell up to three market hogs and weigh in 1 spare. 5. Age and weight requirements: Ideal weight for a market hog 235 to 285 pounds at time of fair. Hogs must weigh a minimum of 200 pounds. Hogs weighing less then 200 pounds will be sent home at time of weigh in. 6. Hair on the market hog must be 1/2 inch long, except on ears and tail. 7. Exhibitor must supply water for their hogs at all times and adequate feed for the welfare of the animals. Two bales of shavings will be provided in the large Livestock Barn only. You are responsible to purchase extra shavings. 8. All Market Hogs exhibited at the Summit County Fair must be sold through the Summit County Fair Livestock Sale. 9. All General Livestock Rules apply. CLASSES: AWARDS: H-1 Market Hog Trophies & Rosettes * In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a show off will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

10 JUDGING: Pygmy Goats, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - All other Goats Immediately Following except Market J-70, Market Goat, Wednesday 6pm in Livestock Barn SHOWMANSHIP: Immediately after Goat Judging LOCATION: TBA REGULATIONS: 1. Goats must be in place by 6pm Monday. 2. All Goats must show no visible signs of superficial abscesses, sore mouth, foot rot, pink eye, ring worm, or any other contagious disease. 3. Divisions will be shown by breed if there are sufficient number of entries per breed. (Alpine, Nubians, LaMancha, Saanen, Toggenburg, Pygmy's, Recorded Grades) 4. Grain, hay, and straw must be provided by the 4-H er. 5. Angora and Pygmy goats should not be clipped. Angora goats should not get bathed prior to show. 6. Preshow milk out Tuesday night at 10:00pm, Dairy only. 7. No horned or un-castrated males. 8. Milk areas must be tidy and clean by 9:00am daily. 9. All goats are required to have both a farm and breeder tag. 10. All general rules apply. 11. Possession date June 1st. CLASSES: J-71 Junior Kid - born January 1 - April 30 J-72 Senior Kid - born November 1 - December 31 J-73 Dry Yearling under two years of age and not in milk J-74 Dry Doe over Two years of age J-75 Milking Yearling under two years of age and in milk J-76 Milking two and three year olds J-77 Milking three years olds J-78 Milking four year olds J-79 Junior Showmanship 8-11 J-80 Intermediate Showmanship J-81 Senior Showmanship 15+ J-82 Champion Showmanship (for any one that has won their class two years in a row and not advanced to another class) J-83 Costume Class Exhibitor and animal in costume. Ribbons for the funniest, most original, most unusual. Trophy for Best Costume. J-84 Harness Goat J-85 Pack Goat J-86 Under one year of age J-87 One year and older J-88 Dairy wether (under 1 year of age) J-89 Dairy wether (over 1 year of age) PYGMY SHOW CLASSES: DOES JUNIOR DIVISION J-88 Junior kid two months to six months of age J-89 Senior kid six months to one year of age J-90 Yearling, never freshened, one to two years of age - DOES SENIOR DIVISION J-91 Yearling, freshened one to two years of age J-92 Two and three two to four years of age J-93 Four and over four years of age and older J-94 Does with Kids WETHERS J-95 Under one year of age J-96 One year and older All goat Projects compete in Showmanship

11 GOAT JUDGING - SHOWMANSHIP: 1. APPEARANCE OF ANIMAL Condition and Thriftiness Showing normal growth, neither too fat nor too thin. Hair clean and properly groomed. Hooves trimmed and shoed to enable animal to walk and stand naturally. Neatly disbudded if the animal is not naturally hornless Clipping 10 Clipping entire body if weather has permitted, showing allowances to get a neat coat of hair by show time; neatly trimmed tail and ears (clipping entire body dairy only) Cleanliness...10 As shown by a clean body as far from stains as possible, with special attention to legs, feet, tail area, nose, and ears. 2. APPEARANCE OF EXHIBITOR Clothing and person neat and clean. White show clothes must be worn for dairy ONLY. 3. SHOWING ANIMAL IN THE RING Leading 10 Enter, leading the animal at a normal walk around the ring in a clockwise direction, walking on the left side, holding the collar or halter with the right hand. Exhibitor should walk as normally and inconspicuously as possible. Pygmy s shown with lead and collar. Goat should lead readily and respond quickly. Lead equipment should consist of a color or small link chain properly fitted (Dairy). As judge studies the animal, the preferred method of leading is to walk on the side away from the judge. Lead slowly with animal s head held high enough for impressive style, attractive carriage, and graceful walk. Pose and Show Pose and Show an animal so it is between the exhibitor and the judge as much as possible. Avoid exaggerated positions, such as crossing behind goat. Stand or kneel where both judge & animal may be observed. Pose animal with front feet squarely beneath and hind feet slightly spread. Where possible, face animal upgrade with her front feet on a slight incline. Never crowd other exhibitor nor leave too much space when leading into a side-by-side position.. When judge changes placing, lead animal forward out of line, down or up to the place directed then back through the line, finally making a u-turn to get into position. To step animal ahead use slight pull on collar. If animal steps badly out of place, return her to position by leading her forward and making a circle back through your position in the line. When judge is observing the animal, if she moves out of position, replace her as quickly & in conspicuously as possible. Be natural, over showing, undue fussing, & maneuvering are objectionable. Show Animal To Best Advantage Recognize the confirmation faults of the animal your are leading and strive to overcome them. Poise, Alertness, and Courteous Attitude Are all desired in the show ring. Showman should keep an eye on their animals and be aware of the position of the judge at all times but should not stare at the judge. Persons or things outside the ring should not distract the attention of the showman. Respond rapidly to requests from judges or officials, and be courteous and sportsmanlike at all times, respecting the rights of other exhibitors. The best showman will show their animal at all times not themselves and will continue exhibiting well until the entire class has been placed, the judge has given his/her reasons, and dismissed the class. TOTAL POINTS..100 AWARDS: Ribbons, Rosettes for class winners in each breed. Junior Champion Reserve Junior Champion Senior Champion Reserve Senior Champion Grand Champion Reserve Champion Showmanship Champion Showman * In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a show off will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

12 1. All Llamas to be in place at the goat barn by 6:00 pm Monday 2. Grain, hay, and straw must be provided by 4-H er 3. Females and castrated males only on grounds. 4. Health certificate by veterinarian and paper work to be on hand for check in. 5. Classes to be determined prior to start of fair. Each member will be given a copy of same. 6. Showmanship to follow classes.

13 JUDGING: Tuesday, 9:00 am - Showmanship to Follow Judging - Awards to follow Showmanship in Livestock Barn LOCATION: Poultry Barn REGULATIONS: 1. Animals must be registered and in place by 6:00 pm Monday. Weigh in for Market Broilers and Ducks will be from 1pm to 6pm in the Poultry Barn. Weigh in for Market Turkeys will be at 6pm in the Large Livestock Barn. 2. Feed and bedding provided. See barn superintendent or 4-H advisors in barn. 3. All chickens to be shown shall be pullorum tested, have numbered ID bands and show negative results. Band numbers are to be listed on test paper. Test must be conducted not more than 90 days prior to the opening of the fair. Testing will be made available Sunday for 4-H ers, minimum charge for bands. 4-H ers must be available to carry birds and no birds will be caged prior to test. Know your birds breed, age and sex. 4. TURKEYS ONLY! Special salmonella pullorum-gallinarum test must be performed 90 days prior to the fair opening on turkeys only! Blood drawn by a veterinarian and serum sent to Reynoldsburg for testing. Tag numbers to be on test paper work and fair paper work. A) The only poultry on our property will be the turkeys and/or chickens purchased through the Summit County 4-H Livestock Committee. (No additional testing is required.) B) We currently only have waterfowl, pigeons or doves on our property and the birds we purchased from the Summit County 4-H Livestock Committee. (No additional testing is required) C) We currently have turkeys, chickens, pheasants or quail on our property and every bird that we own has been pullorum tested and found negative and have NPIP status. Those turkeys and chickens new to the property this year were ordered from the Summit County 4-H Livestock Committee. Other birds added to our flock after receiving these birds have all come from a pullorum negative flock and we have paperwork supporting this. (No additional testing is required. NPIP status of the flock will need to be turned in at check in at the fair.) D) We currently have turkeys, chickens, pheasants or quail on our (exhibitors) property that have not been tested for Pullorum prior to our 4-H market birds arrival. (Each turkey, chicken, pheasant and quail coming to the fair will need to be tested. Turkeys will need to tested by a veterinarian at least 3 weeks prior to the fair.) E) I will be adding market turkeys to my untested flock. (Turkeys will need to be tested by a veterinarian at least 3 weeks prior to the fair.) 5. May enter only the number of birds specified for each class. 6. Exhibitor must be present for judging. 7. Barn Superintendent has the right to limit number of entries for fancy poultry. 8. Release time for poultry/waterfowl: Sunday at 8:00 pm for fancy poultry and 7am for Market Poultry.

14 9. Meat pen chickens and ducks must be in the members possession 8 to 9 weeks prior to the opening of the fair. Ideal market weight is 7 pounds per bird. Meat pen turkeys must be in possession by April 1st. Fancy Poultry possession by May American Standard of Perfection will be the guide for judging breeding stock. 11. Breeding birds will judged: Cock or Hen (hatched prior to January 1st), Cockerel or Pullet (hatched after January 1st). 12. Each 4-H er may enter up to 3 birds (poultry) in a breeding class and up to 3 poultry Meat pens (totaling 9 birds). 13. Meat pens consist of three cocks or three hens per pen. A fourth bird per pen may be weighed in (to use as a replacement) but not sold at auction unless used as a replacement. 14. All market birds must be purchased, at cost, through the livestock committee ONLY H birds to compete for overall trophy. 16. Market ducks shall be Pekin only. 17. Broilers shall be White Cornish cross only 18. Market turkey breeds shall be either Broad Breasted Bronze or Broad Breasted Whites 19. All General Rules Apply POULTRY CLASSES: BREEDING CLASS-limit 3 entries per class P-1 Standard Bird - cock P-5 Bantam Bird - cock P-2 Standard Bird - hen P-6 Bantam Bird - hen P-3 Standard Bird - cockerel P-7 Bantam Bird-cockerel P-4 Standard Bird-pullet P-8 Bantam Bird - pullet P-25 Standard Cock & Hen P-26 Standard Cockerel & Pullet P-27 Bantam Cock & Hen P-28 Bantam Cockerel & Pullet WATERFOWL CLASSES: DUCK BREEDING CLASS limit 3 entries per class ( Old hatched prior to Jan 1st, Young hatched after January 1st) P-9 Old Drake P-13 Bantam Old Drake P-10 Old Duck P-14 Bantam Old Duck P-11 Young Drake P-15 Bantam Young Drake P-12 Young Duck P-16 Bantam Young Duck MARKET CLASS: limit 3 entries per class M-1 Pen of one meat turkey (Tom or Hen) M-2 Pen of three meat birds (3 Cockerels or Pullets) M-3 Pen of three ducks (Drake or Duck) GEESE CLASSES limit 2 entries per class P-17 Old Gander P-19 Young Gander P-18 Old Goose P-20 Young Goose TURKEY CLASSES limit 2 entries per class P-21 Old Tom P-23 Young Tom P-22 Old Hen P-24 Young Hen AWARDS: Trophies sponsored by Small Animal Committee Market Class Grand & Reserve Trophies for: Poultry, Turkey, Duck, Goose Ribbons for all participants Champion Rosette for : Standard Bird, Bantam Bird, Duck, & Goose **4-H ers should see barn superintendent for sign-up of duties and responsibilities.

15 JUDGING: Follows Poultry/Waterfowl judging on Tuesday LOCATION: Poultry Barn All 4-H ers are strongly encouraged to participate in 4 H Showmanship. The primary evaluation of a 4-H er carrying the 4-H small animal project takes place in the 4-H showmanship class. The 4-H entrant displays the animal to judges using handling techniques and poise learned from project book and participation. He/she must demonstrate good and bad points, check for eliminations and disqualifications at the judges instructions. Long sleeve white or blue lab coats or collared shirt must be worn. REGULATIONS: 1. 4-H ers are expected to use their own 4-H project poultry/ waterfowl/turkey. 2. Only authorized show officials and the 4-H exhibitor are allowed in the designated judging area. 3. All animals in place, Monday 6 pm. AWARDS: Poultry Showman Winner Waterfowl Showman Winner Turkey Showman Winner **Trophies are sponsored by community supporters Poultry, Turkey and Waterfowl Showmanship Winners are to compete in the Small Animal Showmanship Contest and the Overall Showman of Showmen Contest. To prepare for these contests talk to barn superintendent, 4-H advisors and experienced 4-H ers. CLASSES: Once 4-H er has won in a class they must move up until they reach Senior level where they may continue to compete. FANCY Junior Entrant ages 8-11 years, not having won this category previously Intermediate Entrant ages years, not having won this category previously Senior Entrant ages 15 + years MARKET Junior Entrant ages 8-11 years, not having won this category previously Intermediate Entrant ages years, not having won this category previously Senior Entrant ages 15 + years * In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a show off will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

16 JUDGING: Thursday, 9:00 am LOCATION: Rabbit Barn REGULATIONS: 1. Members animals must be entered by July 1. Send forms to the 4-H office. Animals not entered are not permitted to show. 2. Cavies will stay for the duration of the fair. 3. All cavies must be ear tagged before fair. 4. Cavy check in 10 am 7 pm Monday. If you arrive after 7 pm, you will not be able to register your animals for fair. Check out is 8:00 p.m. 5. Members should know: breed, variety, color, sex, class. 6. Showmanship to follow cavy judging. 7. Coops should be cleaned daily by the exhibitor. 8. Completed project book must be turned in by 7pm on Monday of fair in order to win showmanship. 9. Cavy must be in the continual care of the 4-H member by June All General 4-H Rules apply. CLASS: Sr. Boars Males 32 oz. or over 6 months old Sr. Sows Females 32 oz. or over 6 months old Inter. Boars Males oz., up to 6 months of age Inter, Sows-Females oz., up to 6 months of age Jr. Boars Males minimum 12 oz or maximum 22 oz Jr. Sows-Females minimum 12 oz or maximum 22 oz AWARDS: Best Opposite Trophy or Ribbon Best of Breed Trophy or Ribbon Cavy Showmanship Best of Show Reserve Trophy, Ribbon or Plaque Best of Show Trophy, Ribbon or Plaque

17 JUDGING: Thursday, 9:00 am LOCATION: Rabbit Barn General: 1. Every Exhibitor is responsible for showing his/her animals (PARENTS NOT PERMITTED TO HANDLE ANIMALS) 2. The rabbit coops are numbered. You will be assigned a cage number upon checking in at fair. The coop number will be put in the Rabbits RIGHT EAR with a marker pen. 3. Bedding will be provided. 4. Bring you own: (a) water or container to carry water (b) feed, and (c) cleaning equipment clean pen daily during fair. 5. Every exhibitor is responsible for watering and feeding his/her own animals at least once a day. In hot weather rabbits should have fresh water at least twice a day if not more. 6. All exhibitors are expected to help with daily barn cleanup. Check barn duty list. 7. Rabbit check in is from 10am 7 pm on Monday. If you arrive after 7pm you will not be able to register your animal for Fair! 8. All rabbits will be released on Sunday at 8:00pm. 9. All General Rules apply No Exceptions 1. Showmanship will follow judging. 2. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning coops daily. 3. Completed project book must be turned in by 7pm on Monday of fair in order to win showmanship. 4. All rabbit (4-H & Open) will be watered by 4-H ers on barn duty unless specified on cage not to water. This includes water bottles. RULES: 1. ALL Rabbits must be permanently and legibly earmarked (tattooed) in the left ear before coming to fair. Cage number must be marked with a permanent marker on right ear. 2. Give complete information on entry including Breed, Variety, (color), Sex, Class (age), Ear Number. 3. All Entries MUST BE THE PROJECT OF THE 4-H EXHIBITOR AND IN THE CONTINUAL CARE OF THE EXHIBITOR. 4. Meat pens must consist of three rabbits/pen of the same breed. Mandatory weight is pounds per rabbit. Members may show and sell up to three pens. Meat pens must be auctioned at the Livestock Sale. 5. No FUR classes in 4-H show. 6. Any ARBA recognized Breed will be accepted in Trophy Classes except Meat pens. The recommended meat pen breeds included Californian, Champagne D Argent, Palomino, New Zealand, Satin and Sable H Rabbits may also be entered in Open Show but only by the 4-H owner (no mixed breed in Open Show). 8. Exhibitor must be present for judging. 9. Meat pen doe must be in the members possession by March 31, the pens can be no more than 84 days old on Monday, Fair entry date. Rabbits must be in the continual care of the 4-H member by June Rabbits must be in the continual care of the 4-H member by June H ers should have their Doe & Litter coops cleaned out & ready for judging by 8:30 on show day, Thursday. 12. Meat pen weighing and judging will take place on Tuesday at 8:30 am of fair and cages must be clean. 13. There are no disqualifications in the 4-H show except for illness. Note: The animal must be deemed suitable for exhibition.

18 Rules continued: 14. Meat Pens rabbits weighing less than 3.5 pounds each are not permitted and will be sent home. Rabbits over 5.5 pounds each will not be eligible for awards, but may still sell at livestock auction. 15. All General Livestock Rules apply. 16. Doe and litter A. Does must be in the possession of the exhibiting 4-H er by March 31st B. The litter must be between 6 and 8 weeks old by the start of the fair. Younger litters will be sent home. C. Litter members must each be permanently tattooed in the left ear. CLASSES: 6 Class Breeds are shown in the following classes: Sr. Bucks-Males over 8 months Sr. Doe-Female over 8 months Inter Buck Male 6-8 months Inter Doe Female 6-8 months Jr. Buck Male under 6 months Jr. Doe Female under 6 months (6 Class Breeds include those which exceed 8 pounds a standard adult weight) CLASSES: 4 Class Breeds are shown in the following classes: Sr. Bucks-Males over 8 months Sr. Doe-Female over 8 months Jr. Buck Male under 6 months Jr. Doe Female under 6 months (4 Class Breeds include those which do not exceed 8 pounds at standard adult weight) AWARDS: Thursday, 6:30 pm LOCATION: TBA Ribbons/Trophies based upon the number of class entries registered. First through Third Place Ribbons Best 6 and Best 4 Class Trophy or Plaque Best of Breed and Best Opposite in any breed Trophy or Ribbon Best in Show Trophy or Plaque Best Doe & Litter 6-8 weeks of age Trophy, Ribbon or Plaque Best Meat Pen Trophy, Ribbon or Plaque (3 animals same variety no older than 84 days of age as of show date) COVERED DISH DINNER - FRIDAY, 6:00 p,m. COSTUME PHOTOS - FRIDAY, 7:00 p.m.

19 JUDGING: Thursday - Immediately following rabbit & cavy judging LOCATION: Rabbit Barn The primary evaluation of 4-H ers carrying the 4-H rabbit & cavy project takes place in the 4-H showmanship class. The 4-H entrant displays the animal to judges using handling technique and poise. Members must demonstrate good and bad points, check for eliminations and disqualifications at the judges instructions. There will be a mandatory written test as part of the showmanship score. REGULATIONS: 1. If 4-H er does not have a rabbit or cavy to use for showmanship, one will be provided by the Advisor H ers will place their rabbit or cavy on the table for judging. 3. Only authorized show officials and the entrant are allowed in the show area. 4. All animals in place Monday, 7pm H ers must wear a white show coat or white long sleeve button up shirt and long pants. Hair tied back. No jewelry. AWARDS: Jr., Intermediate, Sr. Market Showmanship. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Overall Rabbit & Cavy Showmen winners are to compete for Small Animal Showmanship and Overall Showman of Showman contest. CLASSES: FANCY/PET Junior years old Intermediate years old Senior - 15 years old or older MARKET Junior years old Intermediate years old Senior - 15 years old or older *Entrants must move up to the next class after winning in their class.

20 JUDGING: WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM LOCATION: RABBIT BARN Bring your poster to be reviewed ALL CLOVERBUDS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND 4-H ers REGISTERED IN Sub-Novice A & B levels and Graduate Novice A & B may qualify to state level competition by meeting a minimum suggested score during the county level competition. This competition is still TBA JUDGING: Friday, 12:00 (noon) LOCATION: Poultry Barn 4-H Event Coordinator: Jim Helms SHOWMANSHIP: 1. The winner in Rabbit, Cavy, waterfowl, poultry and turkey will compete against one another in this event. 2. Each Showman should prepare for this event ahead of time by seeking assistance from the barn superintendent, 4-H Advisors, and experienced 4-H ers. 3. Showmen will be evaluated on their ability to show a cavy, rabbit, waterfowl, chicken, and turkey. Showmanship score sheets used in 4-H competition will be used. Evaluation includes: appearance of showman; removal and transportation of animal, examination of animal; condition of animal; attitude and knowledge of showmanship and the animal. 4. The 4-H Barn Coordinator of the event will make final selection of animals to endure safety and fairness.

21 JUDGING: Friday - Written test from 4pm - 6pm - Show Judging from 6pm - 8pm LOCATION: 4-H LIVESTOCK BARN AWARDS: OVERALL SHOWMAN AWARD 4-H YOUTH SHOW COORDINATOR(S): Extension Staff SHOWMANSHIP: 1. The overall winners in Cavy, Rabbit, Llama, Turkey, Waterfowl, Goat, Cattle, Poultry, Hog, Lamb, and Horse will compete against one another in this event.* 2. Each Showman should prepare for this event ahead of time by seeking assistance from various barn superintendants, 4-H Advisors, and experienced 4-H ers. 3. Showmanship will be evaluated on 4-H ers ability to show a variety of animals belonging to other 4-H ers participating in overall competition. Showmanship score sheets used in 4-H competition will be used. Evaluation includes: appearance of showman; control of animal; examination of animal; attitude and knowledge of showmanship of the animal. There will also be a written test. 4. These animals will be provided by barn superintendents or 4-H Barn Coordinator; animals that will be used will be announced at a later date. 5. Guidelines will be available in each barn regarding this event. 6. When showing, members should wear a clean collared shirt (or show jacket), jean pants, and hard sole shoes or boots, preferably leather. NO tennis shoes or sandals are permitted. Hats are not recommended for show ring. Any article of clothing that is advertising for a farm or business is discouraged. Sandals Are NOT permitted in the barns. 7. All eleven (11) species will be shown. However, if a species is not present at the fair as a 4-H project that species will not be included in showman and showmen. AWARDS: $200 Educational Savings Bond Sponsored By: Summit Sizzlers 4-H Club and Summit County 4-H Saddle Horse Association. * In species where both pet/fancy and market or species with a variety of specializations (ie pygmy, pack, dairy, ect.) a show off will be conducted to determine the single entrant from a species to Showman of Showmen.

22 JUDGING: TBA from 10am - 12 noon. LOCATION: Summit County Fairgrounds - Virginia OCasek Building REGULATIONS: 1. You must bring completed Project Book and Member Project Guidelines requirements. 2. All Participants must bring a poster or creative display showing what you have learned. *PLEASE REVIEW 2016 PROJECT GUIDELINES WITH YOUR ADVISOR AWARDS: Grade Ribbons to all participants Rosettes to all State Fair Representatives State Fair Qualifiers will be posted on-line or ed by noon on Monday July 18th All State Fair participants must complete a photo release form. JUDGING: TBA by 4-H Office Regulations: 1. Participation at Style Review is voluntary, but encouraged. 2. Style Revue is mandatory to go to State Fair. 3. Style Revue narration sheets are due in the 4-H Office TBA. 4. Judging is based on the seven clues to the total look given in the Judging Your Outfit or Total Look section of your project book. 5. Dress-up outfit (417) is divided into day wear and formal wear. Member must select desired category prior to judging. 6. Sew For Others (412) 4-H clothing project made for someone other than member. Model and member must be present at evaluation, model must present the outfit at Style Revue. 7. All construction must be done by the member. 8. Finishing details such as seams and hems should be appropriate to the fabric and the garment. AWARDS: Grade Ribbons to all participants Rosettes to all State Fair Representatives JUDGING: Same as 4-H Project Judging GUIDELINES: 1. All Participants must bring a poster showing what you have learned. AWARDS: Participation Ribbons to all 4-H

23 2016 SUMMIT COUNTY JR. FAIR 4-H RABBIT & CAVY FORM ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 1 Return Entry To: Ohio State University Extension 4-H/Summit Fair Entries 1100 Graham Road Circle Stow, OH PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NAME PHONE CLUB AGE AS OF JAN. 1 USE ONLY ONE LINE FOR EACH ANIMAL/PEN ENTERED RABBIT OR CAVY DOE LITTER BREED VARIETY (COLOR) AGE SEX TATTOO# COOP# Please continue entries on another form and attach if more space is needed. More than one animal type may be listed on the entry form but please list all animals of the same type on the same entry form. All members must have an entry listed on the entry form(s) for all Jr. Fair animal projects. Animals not listed on the entry form will not be permitted to be displayed, shown or sold at the fair. Members entries must be received in the 4-H office by JULY 1 or they will not be accepted and the member will not be permitted to display, show or sell their animal at the fair. I,, do declare that the animal projects listed have been under my direct care and have been handled in accordance with 4-H policies as well as the guidelines established and listed in the Summit County Fair and 4-H Jr. Fair books. I understand that not complying with the rules, guidelines and policies established may result in not being allowed to display, show or sell my animal(s) at the fair. Signed by member Date Advisor/Parent Signature Date

24 2016 SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR 4-H LIVESTOCK FORM (Use this form for all except poultry, rabbit and cavy) ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 1 Return Entry To: Ohio State University Extension 4-H/Summit Fair Entries 1100 Graham Road Circle Stow, OH PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NAME PHONE CLUB AGE AS OF JAN. 1 USE ONLY ONE LINE FOR EACH ANIMAL/PEN ENTERED ANIMAL TYPE CLASS ENTERED TAG/TATOO # Scrapie# BREED Ex: DAIRY GOAT J-72 JR. KID 37 ALPINE Please continue entries on another form and attach if more space is needed. More than one animal type may be listed on the entry form but please list all animals of the same type on the same entry form. All members must have an entry listed on the entry form(s) for all Jr. Fair animal projects. Animals not listed on the entry form will not be permitted to be displayed, shown or sold at the fair. Members entries must be received in the 4-H office by JULY 1 or they will not be accepted and the member will not be permitted to display, show or sell their animal at the fair. I,, do declare that the animal projects listed have been under my direct care and have been handled in accordance with 4-H policies as well as the guidelines established and listed in the Summit County Fair and 4-H Jr. Fair books. I understand that not complying with the rules, guidelines and policies established may result in not being allowed to display, show or sell my animal(s) at the fair. Signed by member Date Advisor/Parent Signature Date

25 2016 SUMMIT COUNTY JR. FAIR 4-H POULTRY & WATERFOWL FORM NAME PHONE CLUB AGE AS OF JAN. 1 * Continue entries on back side of form if more space is needed. BREED POULTRY CLASS (See poultry rules for correct class) ANIMAL DATE OF BIRTH SEX M/F LEG BAND NUMBER MARKET ANIMAL Y/N NUMBER OF YEARS IN POULTY PROJECT INCLUDED THIS YEAR Return Entry To: Ohio State University Extension 4-H/Summit Fair Entries 1100 Graham Road Circle Stow, OH ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 1st * All members must have an entry listed on the entry form(s) for all Jr. Fair animal projects. * Animals not listed on the entry form will not be permitted to be displayed, shown or sold at the fair. * Members entries must be received in the 4-H office by JULY 1 or they will not be accepted and the member will not be permitted to display, show or sell their animal at the fair. I WILL BE SHOWING IN THE SHOWMANSHIP CLASS BELOW WILL THIS ANIMAL BE SHOWN IN OPEN CLASS Y/N * More than one animal type may be listed on the entry form but please list all animals of the same type on the same entry form.

26 2016 SUMMIT COUNTY JR. FAIR 4-H POCKET PET ENTRY FORM Includes: Reptiles, Amphibians, Gerbils, Hamsters, etc, Grade & Exhibit (self-determined) ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 1 Return Entry To: Ohio State University Extension 4-H/Summit Fair Entries 1100 Graham Road Circle Stow, OH PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NAME PHONE CLUB AGE AS OF JAN. 1 USE ONLY ONE LINE FOR EACH ANIMAL/PEN ENTERED TYPE OF ANIMAL NUMBER OF ELECTRIC OUTLETS LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT Please continue entries on another form and attach if more space is needed. More than one animal type may be listed on the entry form but please list all animals of the same type on the same entry form. All members must have an entry listed on the entry form(s) for all Jr. Fair animal projects. Animals not listed on the entry form will not be permitted to be displayed, shown or sold at the fair. Members entries must be received in the 4-H office by JULY 1 or they will not be accepted and the member will not be permitted to display, show or sell their animal at the fair. I,, do declare that the animal projects listed have been under my direct care and have been handled in accordance with 4-H policies as well as the guidelines established and listed in the Summit County Fair and 4-H Jr. Fair books. I understand that not complying with the rules, guidelines and policies established may result in not being allowed to display, show or sell my animal(s) at the fair. Signed by member Date Advisor/Parent Signature Date