Washington County Fair July 16

May. 25, 2023 2:18 pm

Kurt Dallmeyer, Wellman, President

Nick Shelman, Washington, Vice President

Jared Waters, Ainsworth, Treasurer

Tina Montz, Washington, Secretary

Mike Hammes, Washington, Building/Grounds Manager

Jan Dallmeyer, Washington, Fair Association Bookkeeper

Rachel Longbine, Ainsworth, Secretary to the Board

Dan Berdo, Washington

Amanda Russell, Brighton

Jeff Bohr, Wellman

Jim Schneider, Riverside

Brian Eakins, Keota

Travis Shelman, Washington

Chris Graf, Crawfordsville

Dean Sieren, Keota

Kevin Hora, Washington

Brayton Turner, Washington

Jarrod Horning, Washington

Jerome Vittetoe, Washington

Laura Huber, Wellman

Joel Vittetoe, Washington

Chris Janecek, Keota

John Wagner, Washington

Kurt Leichty, Wayland

Dick Wells, West Chester

Jason Longebine, Ainsworth

Craig Wright, Brighton

Sanford Rugg,

Crawfordsville

Katharinna Bain, Regional Extension Education Director, [email protected]

Andy Miller, County Extension Director, [email protected]

Brandi Dawson, Extension Office Assistant, [email protected]

Amy Green, 4-H & Youth Coordinator, [email protected]

Diane Rinner, Outreach Educator, [email protected]

YOUTH & 4-H

Cherry Sandeen, 4-H Youth Program Specialist

Patrick Wall, Beef

Matt Romoser, Swine

Ryan Drollette, Farm & Business Management

Rebecca VittetoeField Agronomist

Kristina TeBockhorst, Ag Engineering

Patrick O’Malley, Commercial Horticulture

HUMAN SCIENCES

Hailey Burgher

Dawn Dunnegan, Family Wellbeing

Sara Sprouse, Food and Health

Mary Weinand, Community Development

(4-year term, exp. Dec. 31, 2026)

Margaret Brinning, Keota

Deidra Baker, Brighton

Rhonda Clough, Brighton

Marianne Reha-Van Roekel, Wellman

Ann Williams, Wayland

(4-year term, exp. Dec. 31, 2024)

Kathy Ebert, Washington

Sue Janecek, Washington

Dave Erwin, Crawfordsville

Duane Hammen, Washington

Jason Anderson

Erin Brenneman

Nicole Bruty

Lisa Clark

Ashley Conrad

Lindsay Crawford

Karen Dennler

Kathy Dolan

Molly Doorenbos

Melinda Eakins

Kim Farrell

Theresa Hora

Alisha Kelley

Dan Northup

Tye Rinner

Randy Stalder

Julie Stout

Bret West

Shannon Younge

Tyler Alderton

Taylor Bartholomew

Izzi Chalupa

Grace Coble

Grace Conger

Halle Cuddeback

Zoey Dennler

Peighton Ford

Taylor Garman

Ava Greiner

Alexa Huber

Katie Leichty

Kerra Longbine

Lauren Lukavsky

Annie Morrison

Alex Murphy

Maya Murphy

Blake Peck

Payton Peck

Gwen Piette

Kaden Read

Jade Sheetz

Charlotte Sieren

Greta Sieren

Claire Stalder

Braydon Younge

Sponsors:

Bridget Litwiller

Amy Green

Washington

President- Iris Peterson

Vice President- Hayden Janecek

Secretary- Tess Berdo

Treasurer- Jonathon Moore

Reporter- Charley Stoutner

Sentinel- Gavin Greiner

Advisor — Barry Clough

Keota

President: Dalton Dodd

Vice President: Hunter Sieren

Secretary: Taylor Garman

Treasurer: Aiden McGuire

Reporter: Grace Conger & Ava Greiner

Sentinel: Evan Vittetoe

Advisor: Zach Jamison

Mid-Prairie

President — Marissa Cline

Vice President — Payton Peck and Kelyn Yoder

Secretary — Elliott Debler and Greta Sieren

Treasurer — Braydon Younge

Reporter — Gabi Robertson and Jacey Sisson

Sentinel — Blake Peck

Leadership Team Members: Mose Yoder, Alexa Huber, Brynn Younge, Charlotte Sieren, Peighton Ford

Committee Chairs — Olivia Utzinger, Quinn Callahan, Ella Brunk

Highland

Advisor — Gina Trower

President — Jenna Waters

Vice President — Katelyn Waters

Secretary — Payton Brun

Treasurer — Olivia Edwards

Reporter — Kerra Longbine

Sentinel — Ainsley Roling

WACO

President: Hailey Harbison

Vice President: Mason Miller

Secretary: Zoey Dennler

Treasurer: Brendan Hudson

Reporters: Natalie West, Grace Coble

Sentinel: Clayton Miller, Noah Rich

Advisor: Ethan Fetzer

Hillcrest Academy

President — Josiah Beachy

Vice President — Jace Rempel

Secretary — Liam Schrock

Reporter — Morgyn Nafziger

Chaplain — Hailey Chalupa

Advisor — Mike Patterson

Bows & Bullets

Don Pfeiffer

Ralph Cox

Paul Dunbar

Craig Morrison

Tracie Sedlecek

Nicole Stoutner

Erica Sexton

JR Roth

Jason Peiffer

Crooked Creek

Barb Swailes, Org. Leader

Pam Davis

Madi Skubal

Dutch Creek Flyers

Keith Conrad

Ted Greiner

Katherine Sieren, Org. Leader

Eaglebots First Tech Challenge Robotics Club

Jim Pitcher

Trevor Conrad

Franklin Cubs

Mike Berdo, Org Leader

Aimee Reed

Michelle Bartholomew

Green Acres

Mindi Rees, Org. Leader

Jake Hotchkiss

Miranda Malichky

Highlanders

Jeanna Gerot

Owen Piette

Emily Piette

Horse & Pony Club

Jessica Read, Org. Leader

Jim Hotchkiss

Debra Kleese

Suzanne Black

Jenny Moore

Kalona Klassics

Brenna Goode

Collette McClellen

Limecreek Limelights

Rachel Robertson

Amy Skelton

Makenzie Tappan

Limecreek Livewires

Joe TeBockhorst, Org. Leader

Jim Bohr

Brandon Freel

Tabitha Hahn

Prairie Pride

April Cuddeback, Org. Leader

Brad & Megan Alderton

Riverside Enterprisers

Ann Lampe

Riverside Ramblers

Jim Schneider

Jayna Shalla

76 Progressives

Jayme Sieren

Carrie Garman

Angela Greiner

Washington Go-Getters

Matt Stalder, Org. Leader

Lynne Sheetz

Shane Barnes

Washington Hustlers

Kathy Ebert, Org. Leader

Ashley Pacha

Brighton Clover Kids

Carrie Rich

Creative Clover Kids

Kelly Ross

Rowan Ross

Crawfordsville Clover Kids

Amy Eubanks

Katie Leichty

Eagle's Nest Clover Kids

Erin McGuire

Makenzie Flynn

Highland Clover Kids

Chelsea Marsengill

Jackson Clover Kids

Jessica & Jayson Keil

Little Hawk Clover Kids

Erin Marsh

Mackenzie Shalla

St. James Clover Kids

Tess Berdo

Rachel Berdo

Washington Clover Kids

Karen Trotman

Megan Eaton

Wellman Clover Kids

Emily Baetsle, Org. Leader

Jenni Boerm

Always know where you are. Washington County Fairgrounds address = 2223 250th St., Washington IA 52353 or 611 Hwy 1 South, Washington, IA 52353

Fair Board Office during the County Fair is located in the middle of the fairgrounds in the red Depot Building. It is open to assist fair needs from 8am-8pm during fair week. Phone number is 319-653-2552. Lost and found items should be turned in to the Depot.

Who do I call in case of an emergency:

•Call 911 and radio for Fair Security.

•For non-emergencies, radio for Fair Security

•Fair Board office phone number 319-653-2552

•Report detailed notes of crisis event to Fair Association and/or Extension Staff. (Incident Report)

Group Emergency Text Alerts are available from Washington County Emergency Management. To sign up for those alerts, send a text to this number 67283 with the message WashCoIaFair A confirmation text is sent when added.

First Aid needs can be addressed at the First Aid trailer just north of the Depot.

Severe Weather:

Once official notification of approaching hazardous weather has been received:

•Seek shelter in storm refuge locations away from windows. Buildings deemed as a storm refuge include: Dallmeyer Hall, Block Building Bathrooms, and Community Center.

•Check your immediate area to ensure that doors, windows, and objects that may become airborne by high winds are secure.

•Check livestock in your area are properly secured.

•If you are in a tent structure, evacuate to a storm refuge location. Do not allow other fairgoers or yourself to seek shelter in a tent structure.

•If you are in a camper, evacuate to a storm refuge location. Do not allow other fairgoers or yourself to seek shelter in a camper.

Fire:

•Call 911 and find an adult who can radio for Emergency Contact (Fair Board Member, or Extension Staff) — CODE RED

•Notify Emergency Contact for Area when time permits.

•Immediately evacuate all person from the area. Do not attempt to evacuate livestock.

•If fire can be contained and extinguished safely, then every attempt should be made to do so.

•Seal off high-risk area and secure the area to keep people out until relieved by Fair Security or law enforcement.

•Report detailed notes of crisis event to Fair Association and/or Extension Staff. (Incident Report)

Adults who can help:

•Fair board members are often recognized working on the fairgrounds in their fair board shirts with that title on the back.

•4-H Livestock Superintendents are often be found in red shirts.

•4-H leaders are often found in green 4-H shirts.

•Extension Office phone number is 319-653-4811. They are housed in the large green/white building north of the grandstands. Fair office hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, July 8

Livestock Department Knowledge Day (interviews/testing)

TBD — Schedules/timeframes will be sent for each department

9 a.m.-noon — Project Preparation Day (pre-fair judging experience. Get advice on your project from a judge in time to make improvements before judging day. Pre-registration by July 4 required. Call 319-653-4811

Sunday, July 9

1 p.m. — Awardrobe Clothing Event Judging

6 p.m. — Awardrobe Results Runway Show — Dallmeyer Hall basement

TBD — Poultry Pullorum Testing

Monday, July 10

6 p.m. — Livestock Superintendent Meeting

Tuesday, July 11

1 p.m. — Extemporaneous Speaking Contest

3 p.m. — Communications Event

Wednesday, July 12

9 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. — Photo Mounting Day at Extension Office

Thursday, July 13

5:30 p.m. — Fair Set Up

Friday, July 14

3 — 6 p.m. — Garden Project Judging Only

3 — 6 p.m. — Entry Card Pre-Pick Up (optional in the basement)

Saturday, July 15

8 a.m. — noon — Barn Set Up

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. — Judging Non-livestock/Static Exhibits

3 p.m., — Clover Kids-conference with judge (Commercial Building)

Families K-S come from 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Families T-Z come 3:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

Families A-J come from 4 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 16

3 — 5 p.m. — Weigh-in wethers and meat does. All other goats checked

in by 6 p.m.

3 p.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Dog Obedience

4-6:00 p.m. — Check-in and weigh sheep

5 p.m. — Haybale Decorating Contest Judging

5 p.m. — 10 p.m. — Swine Unload & Vet Checks

7 p.m. — 4-H Senior Recognition — Community Center

(Intermission of Queen Contest)

6:30 p.m. — 8 p.m. — Check in Beef Heifers

Monday, July 17

6:30 — 7 a.m. — Swine Unload & Vet Checks

7 a.m. — Beef Exhibitor Meeting (main show ring)

7-8:30 a.m. — Production Poultry Weigh-in

7:45 a.m. — Swine Exhibitor Meeting (main show ring)

8 a.m. — Weigh & Mark Pigs

8:30 a.m. — Weigh Market Beef & Carcass Entries

8:30 a.m. — Poultry Exhibitor Meeting

10:30 a.m. — Bucket-Bottle Calves exhibitor meeting at the barn, weigh-in to follow

12 p.m. — Let's do it again!! Largest "Family Photo" in Washington County — The Washington County 4-H Family Photo All Washington County 4-Hers and alumni, all current volunteers and retired volunteers INVITED to be in this photo. South of the grandstand.

12:30 p.m. — 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest

12:30 p.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Dog Agility

2:30 p.m. — Judging of 4-H & FFA Goats, Clover Kid Goat Show to follow

3 p.m. — 4-H Share-the-Fun — Community Center

3 p.m. — 4-H and Clover Kid Runway Style Show — Community Center

4 p.m. — Pride of Iowa (food tastings made by Iowa 4-Hers with Iowa food) in Community Center lobby

4 p.m. — Rabbit Showmanship Workshop

4:30 p.m. — Clover Kids Lego Build Off

5-7:00 p.m. — Little Hands on the Farm — Round Barn

5:15 p.m. — Clover Kids "Great Gardeners Fest"

5:30 p.m. — Tall Corn Contest at Lions Stage

6 p.m. — Rabbit Poster Presentations at the rabbit barn

6:15 p.m. — Sheep Exhibitor Meeting at the sheep barn

6:30 p.m. — Dairy Exhibitor Meeting at the dairy barn

Tuesday, July 18

8:30 a.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Lambs, Clover Kid Sheep Show to follow. Feeder Pen classes will be evaluated at their pens at 8 a.m.

9 a.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Rabbits

11 a.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Horse & Pony

1 p.m. — 3 p.m. — 4-H STEAM Adventures in 4-H Hall (free, new activities each day)

1 p.m. — 3 p.m. — Lego Land (open building. Free) in 4-H Hall

1:30 p.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Pets

2 p.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Dairy Cattle

2-3:30 p.m. — Clover Kid Pet Show Check-in (specific class check-in/start times will be sent out after the June 1 deadline)

4 p.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Beef Heifers

5-7:00 p.m. — Little Hands on the Farm — Round Barn

4:30 p.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Poultry

5 p.m. — 4-H Working Exhibits

Wednesday, July 19

8 a.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Production Swine, Swine Showmanship approximately 10 a.m. Market Swine show immediately following showmanship

9 a.m. — Rooster Crowing Contest

9 — 11 a.m. — Bows & Bullets Archery Demonstration & Games- grand concourse

9:30-11 a.m. — Kids Day Activities hosted WCHC and 4-H all around the fairgrounds

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Little Hands on the Farm — Round Barn

1 p.m. — 3 p.m. — 4-H STEAM Adventures in 4-H Hall (free, new activities each day)

1 p.m. — 3 p.m. — Lego Land (open building. Free) in 4-H Hall

3 p.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Bucket-Bottle Calves, Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Show to follow

4 p.m. — Clover Kid Rabbit Mentoring

4:30 p.m. — Clover Kid Rabbit Show

5-7:00 p.m. — Little Hands on the Farm — Round Barn

7:15 p.m. — First Year Member Recognition — Lions Club Stage

7:15 p.m. — Clover Kid's Graduation — Lions Club Stage

Thursday, July 20

8 a.m. — Judging 4-H & FFA Market Beef

1 p.m. — 3 p.m. — 4-H STEAM Adventures in 4-H Hall (free, new activities each day)

1 p.m. — 3 p.m. — Lego Land (open building. Free) in 4-H Hall

4 p.m. — 4-H/FFA Mud Volleyball (check-in 3:30)

5 p.m. — 7 p.m. — Little Hands on the Farm — Round Barn

6 p.m. — Presentation of State Fair Plaques, 4-H Special Awards & Hall of Fame recipient

Friday, July 21

TBA — Load-out Pigs

6 — 8:30 a.m. — Livestock Projects Release only until 8:30 a.m. and then again after the auction is completed. Please refrain from animals and trailers going in and out during the auction when large auction trailers are here parking, sorting, & loading.

7:30 — 9 a.m. — Farm Bureau's Pancake Breakfast for Auction Buyers and 4-H Families

8 a.m. — 2 p.m. — Non-livestock Projects Released Extension/Fair board are not responsible for projects left after 2 p.m.

8:30 a.m. — Livestock Auction

Noon — Livestock Projects Released continued from pre-auction

Saturday, July 22

8:30 a.m. — Fair Clean Up (all families participate in their project areas. Report to basement of Dallmeyer Hall for assignments)

$10 per day (Children 10 & under admitted free)

8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

$25

Season passes may be purchased in June from 4-H members, or at County Extension Office, Washington Chamber of Commerce, Fareway in Washington, or during fair week you can purchase tickets at the gates.

TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 4-H’ERS TO

*Demonstrate, learn, and apply practical, university-researched methods of production, management or marketing of accomplishments.

*Continue life skill development in the areas of self-concept, decision-making, communication, learning to learn, coping with change, citizenship, and leadership.

*Measure their progress and skills against individual goals and accepted standards.

* Participate in a variety of program opportunities beyond the county level.

*Gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively.

TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO

*See an updated comprehensive image of Iowa's Youth and 4-H Program.

*View a showcase of accomplishments of 4-H'ers.

*Learn new ideas from a variety of 4-H projects and experiences.

The Washington County Fair is a youth event, with safety of exhibitors and exhibits a top concern. Exhibitors are expected to be cooperative, courteous, and positive 4-H representatives, using appropriate behavior and language. Youth participants and their families are expected to follow the Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct and Washington County Fair Association rules and expectations. All 4-H'ers are forbidden from bringing in or consuming alcoholic beverages or tobacco on the fairgrounds. The public is not allowed to smoke in any building. Violation of these rules may result in loss of premiums, awards, honors and exhibition privileges. Further action may be taken if necessary. Any report of violations must be in writing and signed. All decisions will be made by Extension Council.

1. All exhibits will be under the direction of the Department Superintendent. The Washington County Fair Association, Extension staff, and 4-H volunteers will use diligence to ensure the safety of all animals or articles entered for exhibition, after their arrival and placement, but under no circumstances will they be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury.

2. Classes and competition are open to projects and exhibits owned by youth enrolled in Washington County 4-H Clubs or Vocational Agricultural Departments in Washington, Keota, Mid-Prairie, IMS, Highland, Pekin and WACO school districts or by special arrangement.

3. Member must be in good standing in his/her 4-H Club or FFA Chapter to be eligible to exhibit. (See General Rule 11). The last year members are eligible to show is the summer following high school graduation.

4. Proper identification reports for livestock projects must be on file in the Washington County Extension Office by May 15. (FFA members will complete the 106 ID form. 4-H members must have livestock entered into their 4hOnline accounts.) The only animal not needing identification reports are poultry. (Weigh-in dates must be met for market beef, market lambs, commercial ewes, meat goats, dairy wethers and production swine). Joint identification of the same animals by more than one member of the family is not permitted. 4-H or FFA member may not nominate or show the same animals in 4-H or FFA at more than one county fair.

5. Unless otherwise noted, junior members are 4th, 5th, and 6th grade; intermediates are 7th, 8th, 9th grade; and seniors are 10th, 11th, 12th grade. All grades have been completed as of the most recently ended school year. Awardrobe Clothing Event has different age divisions for compatibility with the Iowa State Fair. See those department rules.

6. It is intended that State Fair rules and county fair rules be compatible when possible. But in no case will the State Fair rules override or supersede the county fair rules set by the county fair.

7. Fair Entry Registration Deadlines: All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock/static exhibits, communications and awardrobe projects) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com Deadlines include:

June 15

• Clothing Event ($20 Challenge, Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection, Innovative Design)

July 1

• Livestock/Animal Entries

• Surprise Design

• Communication Events (educational presentations, share the fun, Pride of Iowa, working exhibits, extemporaneous speaking)

July 12

• All other nonlivestock/static exhibits

8. Entry Fees — are included with the Fair Entry process stated in #7. There will be a standard $4.00 total entry fee for each 4-H and FFA member entering an exhibit regardless of the number of entries. Exhibitors will receive one Exhibitor Pass for fair admission from club leaders at their June club meetings with payment of exhibitor fee to Fair Entry online or to club leaders in June.

9. Premiums — All completed & qualified entries will be awarded a premium of $2.25 by the Washington County Fair Association per exhibit unless otherwise noted in the department specifics. All premium money will go to the local club treasury post fair, with each club determining if it will retain the money based on the member's participation status.

10. Exhibitor attire: white 4-H/FFA T-shirt, white shirt, or white blouse. Jeans (no holes) or dark slacks. Dairy members may wear white trousers. Work shoes or boots. *Tank tops are not acceptable for showing.

•Graduating 4-H members will be allowed to wear gray 4-H Sr. polo to exhibit. Sponsored by Witthoft Farm Supply

•All 4-H members receive a free Washington County 4-H T-shirt at their June club meetings. These shirts are encouraged for fair shows with exception given to members during the Horse show. Sponsored by Federation Bank.

11. Exhibitor Attendance — All exhibitors must be present for judging (livestock and non-livestock). Exceptions would be in cases of injury, serious illness, death in the family, active military duty, high school sanctioned state baseball or softball tournament play (if on the team as member or immediate family only), special needs accommodations (see Rule 12) as these conditions are out of the 4-H'ers control. If any of the above exceptions occur, the livestock project may be exhibited by an active Washington County 4-H member or eligible FFA member. Superintendents must be notified of substitutes before the day of judging. In the cases listed above, non-livestock projects would not have conference judging, but a ribbon would be given and could be eligible for State Fair if only it meets ALL requirements as it is judged that day. If an exhibitor has multiple species exhibiting at the same time & the classes overlap, a substitute 4-H member (enrolled in 4-H program as 4th-12th grader) may exhibit one specie for the 4-H’er. The superintendent must be notified of the substitution exhibitor.

12. If you/your child requires special accommodations to participate in county fair/4-H events/activities, please complete an Accommodation Request Form available from the Washington County Extension Office no later than 30 days prior to the event or activity. The request form and ISU Extension & Outreach accommodation process information also available online at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/reasonable-accommodation-practices Submitting a request for accommodation on shorter notice may reduce or limit county extension's ability to implement the accommodations.

13. Members are expected to keep complete accurate project records. Fair premium money will be paid by the Washington County Fair Association after records have been given to leaders. 4-H members’ attendance at club meetings is expected. Any member missing more than 3 times without prior communication with club leader will be ineligible to exhibit at the fair and would not be eligible to receive premium funds.

14. All protests of any nature requesting review must be in writing, signed and filed with the Extension Office. Such complaints will be given due consideration by the appropriate audience of superintendent, 4-H & Youth Committee, Extension Council or the Fair Board. An annual fair evaluation survey will be sent electronically to all 4-H families at the conclusion of the county fair.

15. Overnight camping is allowed for 4-H families of Washington County in the designated campground through a sign-up process. The campground is operated by the Washington County Fair Association.

16. No exhibits may include firearms without prior notice and permission given by the Extension Office.

17. All new 4-H and FFA youth and families must sign and return the Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct for Youth and Families and also the Iowa Exhibitor Code of Ethics to the Washington County Extension Office by July 1. These important expectations are the foundation of the 4-H and county fair culture. They are included in 4hOnline at the time of 4-H enrollment as well. Families will receive paper copies in the June fair newsletter to be returned to the Extension Office by July 1 to participate in the 2023 Washington County Fair. Paper copies will be kept on file at the Extension Office until exhibitor's graduate.

The Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct applies and will be enforced with 4-H youth, 4-H parents/guardians, and 4-H families.

• While participating in or attending a 4-H sponsored program (e.g. club meeting, project meeting, activity, event, learning opportunity).

• While participating in or attending a 4-H event or while on premises used for 4-H purposes (e.g. County Fair, State Fair, show ring, exhibit building, barn, food stand).

• While representing Iowa 4-H to the public

• Additional programs, events, or opportunities may have additional rules and expectations.

• At all times throughout a 4-H youth's participation when behavior outside of the Iowa 4-H puts youth at risk or has the potential to put youth at risk.

The opportunity to participate in and/or volunteer with Iowa 4-H is a privilege and honor, not a right. All youth participants and parents/guardians supporting their child's participation in 4-H are expected to review and agree to abide by the Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct before becoming involved with Iowa 4-H.

1. I understand that the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program is a non-formal education program in which I have a choice to participate. I accept my responsibility to engage in program activities and to excuse myself from this program if it does not meet my personal learning objectives. I recognize the organization has the responsibility and authority to remove youth who are disruptive to the 4-H Youth Development program, violate the Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct, the standards of the 4-H Pledge and Motto or federal, state or local laws.

2. I accept my responsibility to represent the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development program by holding myself to the standards of the 4-H pledge and motto. I will refrain from behavior that negatively represents myself, my family, my community, 4-H or Iowa State University. I will act in a respectful and responsible manner during all 4-H programs.

3. I acknowledge that the 4-H program utilizes competition related to project work as a tool for learning. I will ensure that my project exhibits are appropriate and respectful. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship, encourage this behavior in others, and not allow this behavior to detract from the learning experience. I will not let my personal desire to win overshadow the needs of the group.

4. I accept my personal responsibility to be informed and follow the policies, rules, and deadlines established by Iowa 4-H. I will not cheat, lie, knowingly furnish false information, deceive, or otherwise engage in dishonest, unethical or illegal behaviors. I will not encourage others to disregard or intentionally violate conditions of Iowa 4-H participation.

5. I will comply with directions of 4-H officials acting in the performance of their duties. I will not obstruct or disrupt any 4-H program or encourage others to engage in such conduct. I understand that a judge's decision is final.

6. I will strive to be a positive role model. I will treat youth, parents, volunteers, extension and outreach staff, judges and others with respect, courtesy and consideration.

7. I will communicate (oral, written and electronic) in an open, honest, respectful manner in all situations involving the 4-H program. I will refrain from communication that is negative, offensive, destructive, or hurtful to others. I will refrain from sharing private matters in a public group setting.

8. I will promote a spirit of inclusion and welcome participation of individuals from all backgrounds. I will not engage in or tolerate harassment in any form, (For example bullying, slander, put-downs, insults, taunting, name calling, yelling, profane language, sexual innuendoes and other comments or hostile behaviors likely to offend, hurt or set a bad example.)

9. I will ensure a safe environment for myself and others by not carelessly or intentionally harming youth or adults in any way: emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, verbally or non-verbally.

10. I will not possess, offer, or use tobacco, electronic smoking devices (including but not limited to e-cigs, vapes, juuls), alcohol or illegal substances. I will not attend 4-H programs under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance.

11. I will respect the property of others. I will not use, abuse, or take another individual's personal belongings. I will not damage facilities.

Infractions to the Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct will be addressed by the Iowa 4-H Program, the local County Extension District, or their appointed representatives. Infractions to the Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct will result in consequences. The consequences may range from a verbal warning to the loss of privileges (e.g. participation at the event or future events, forfeiture of awards or other forms of recognition, forfeiture of positions of leadership, limitation on volunteer responsibilities) to full removal from the Iowa 4-H Program.

IOWA EXHIBITOR YOUTH CODE OF ETHICS

Youth are expected to be sincere, honest and act in sportsmanlike ways at all times. Youth represent the entire program and their behavior reflects on their parents, leaders, club and the entire youth program. All adults involved with the youth program, leaders as well as parents, are expected to set positive examples and serve as positive role models by what they say and do. Any youth who breaks the code of ethics or allows another person (adult or peer) to talk them into violating the code of ethics agrees to forfeit all prizes, awards and premiums. The youth may also be prohibited from exhibiting at this and future exhibitions including the Iowa State Fair and other county, state or regional exhibitions.

Youth agree to follow these guidelines:

1. I will do my own work, appropriate for my age and physical and mental development. This includes research and writing of exhibit explanations, preparing exhibits (such as sewing, cooking, refinishing, etc.), care and grooming of animals, etc. Adult assistance should help guide and support me, not do it for me.

2. All exhibits will be a true representation of my work. Any attempt to take credit for other's work, alter the conformation of animals, or alter their performance is prohibited. Copyright violation or allowing others to complete your exhibit is considered misrepresentation and is prohibited.

3. I will treat all people and animals with respect. I will provide appropriate care for animals.

4. I will present exhibits that are safe for consumption. All food exhibits will be safe to exhibit and for judges to evaluate. Other exhibits will be safe for judges to evaluate and for exhibition.

5. All food animals that may be harvested immediately following the show shall be safe for consumers, and shall have met all withdrawal times for all medications, and be free of violative drug residue.

6. If any animal requires medical treatment while at the fair or exhibition, only a licensed veterinarian may administer the treatment. All medications that are administered shall be done according to the label instructions of the medication used.

7. My animal's appearance or performance shall not be altered by any means, including medications, external applications and surgical procedures. Any animal that is found to have changed its appearance or its performance shall be disqualified from the show, and have penalties assessed against the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian by the management of the fair or exhibition.

8. I will follow all ownership and possession rules and, if requested, will provide the necessary documentation.

9. I will follow all livestock health requirements for this fair or exhibition, according to the state health requirements as printed in the premium book of the fair or exhibition. I will provide animal health certificates from a licensed veterinarian upon request from the management of the fair or exhibition.

10. By my entering an animal in this fair or exhibition, I am giving consent to the management of the fair or exhibition to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. If the laboratory report on the analysis of any sample indicates a presence of forbidden drugs, this shall be evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the exhibitor, parent and/or guardian to prove otherwise.

11. I am responsible for my exhibit, and I will not allow others to violate this code on my behalf. By my entering an exhibit in this fair or exhibition I will accept any disciplinary action taken by the management of this fair or exhibition for any violation of this code of ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition without recourse against the fair or exhibition.

12. I want my exhibit to be an example of how to accept what life has to offer, both good and not so good, and how to live with and learn from the outcome.

13. I will not be involved in any illegal activities while participating in 4-H and FFA events, including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco or drug use.

I agree to conduct myself in an honest, ethical, and upstanding manner and I understand that disciplinary actions will result if these rules are violated. I understand that I am expected to represent the program in a positive manner. I have read, understand, and agree to follow this code of ethics, and any other rules of competition of the fair or exhibition as printed in this premium book.

GENERAL RULES:

1. Youth participating in the livestock division understand the bio-security and physical hazards that could affect livestock projects and other livestock on their family farming operation as a result of participating in 4-H animal projects and taking any projects home after the fair. Those participating in Washington County 4-H and/or FFA ASSUME the RISK of participating.

2. No livestock should be on the grounds before noon on Sunday, July 16 without prior approval of fair board members and department superintendent/4-H staff.

3. Each species is assigned specific barns and barn space as designated by fair board and livestock departments. Only those species should be unloaded, led through, housed in those barns.

4. All livestock exhibits must be checked in at designated place by department superintendent by time noted in chart on the next page or the beginning time for department weigh-ins, whichever is earlier.

5. Livestock not being sold and large tack will be released Friday, July 21 between 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or following the auction on Friday, July 21. Exhibits removed prior to this time without permission of department superintendent will forfeit premium money. Trailers should not be loading tack or livestock except during those times Friday, July 21 between 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or following the auction on Friday, July 21. This is a safety issue with loading in the dark and for ease of auction trailers coming and going.

Check-in/Weigh-in

No livestock on the grounds before Sunday noon

Swine: Sun. 5pm-10pm or Mon. 6:30 a.m.-7 a.m. Pigs can be unloaded ONLY AFTER vet inspection on site during the listed times. Exhibitor Mtg: Mon. 7:45 a.m. main show ring. Each exhibitor will get two pens pending on animal safety and numbers. Clubs should work together to assign/share club tack stalls based on club numbers. All swine farms must report premise ID number to the office by June 1. Bring bedding.

Leave times — Terminal swine will load out EARLY Friday morning. Non-terminal swine can leave Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.

Market Beef: Must be on grounds by Mon 7 a.m. Weigh-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Exhibitor Mtg.: Mon., 7 a.m. main show ring. NO wire, trash, feed sacks should be put in manure piles. Wood chips provided.

Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

Breeding Beef: Must be stalled and checked-in between Sun 6:30 p.m. — 8 p.m. Check-in at the north end of the cattle barn. Exhibitor Mtg.: Mon., 7 a.m. main show ring. NO wire, trash, feed sacks should be put in manure piles. Wood chips provided.

Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

Poultry: Production poultry weighed-in Monday 7am-8:30 a.m. Exhibitor Mtg.: Monday 8:30 a.m. at poultry barn. Cages provided

Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

Goats: Wethers and meat does weigh-in Sun 3 p.m. — 5 p.m. All other goats must be checked in by 6 p.m. with superintendent at east side of barn. Exhibitor Mtg.: N/A. Must have scrapie tag and be clipped upon arrival. Bring bedding.

Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

Sheep: Sun 4 p.m. — 6 p.m. Lambs can be unloaded ONLY AFTER vet inspection at the trailers during listed times. Classes will be determined at check in by classifier. Exhibitor Mtg.: Monday 6:15 p.m. at sheep barn north end. Must have scrapie tag. Must be slick sheared before arriving. Bring bedding.

Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

Bucket Bottle: Must be in barn by 9 a.m. Monday. Exhibitor Mtg.: Mon 10:30 a.m. at bucket bottle barn. Limited tack stall space. Be conscious of show box size and limitations on space. Wood chips provided. Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

Dairy: Must be in barn by 10 a.m. Monday. Exhibitor Mtg.: Monday, 6:30 p.m. in dairy barn. Wood chips provided.

Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

Horse: Monday 8 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Vet will be in barn for checks at 12:30. Youth/parent should be available by phone at noon in case questions arise. Exhibitor Mtg.: N/A. Wood shavings provided.

Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

Rabbits: Sun 3 p.m. — 7 p.m. or Mon 7:00 a. m. — 9 a.m. Exhibitor Mtg.: Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. in rabbit barn. Cages provided. Cage assignments assigned on arrival. Mon 4 p.m. at showmanship workshop.

Leave times — Fri 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or after the auction

6. Registration papers on registered animals must be checked by department superintendent on fair weigh-in day. Registration papers must be in the name of the exhibitor, parent, family, or farm name, showing logical relationship. For Washington County Fair exhibition only, market beef steers exhibited in breed classes or small breed class require a minimum of a signed affidavit by the producer verifying the steer may be registered.

7. All exhibitors must supply feed and care for their exhibits. Barns will be inspected regularly for herdsmanship. See "Herdsmanship Contest" for specific details. Manure must be disposed of in the area provided by department superintendent. Be sure it is free of wire and paper. Empty feed sacks should be placed in the large dumpsters and not trash cans or barrels.

8. Any animal showing evidence of artificial means being used to remove or remedy physical defects of conformation shall be disqualified from competition.

9. All 4-H and FFA livestock projects (with the exception of poultry) must be owned (exception — see Horse Department and Dog Department), managed, and cared for by the exhibitor and identified by May 15 or the time of any winter/spring weigh-ins, the animals must be cared for by the 4-H’er. Projects must be fed separately from other family livestock.

10. All market beef, breeding beef, bucket bottle, swine, sheep, dairy cattle, dairy goat, market goat, rabbit, and poultry exhibitors are REQUIRED to be YQCA (Youth For Quality Care of Animals) certified to exhibit at the County Fair and State Fair. The certification is done annually through online training at yqcaprogram.org. Contact the Extension Office for coupon codes to do this course for free. A copy of the completion certificate should be turned into the Extension Office by June 1. It is recommended families also print a copy for their own records.

11. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and awardrobe) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

12. Outside assistance in fitting and grooming is allowed if the 4-Her is present and involved in the learning process when not in the show ring.

13. Anything left on the fairgrounds after 24 hours of close of fair will become fair property.

*as deemed necessary and required printed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Each species will have an assigned fair veterinarian.

Fair veterinarian will check animals on the opening day of the fair, weigh-in day and/or before the animals are allowed to enter the project barn.

ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS CONDITION WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.

No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be required on Iowa origin animals or poultry exhibited at County 4-H/FFA Fair, but the animals must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an accredited veterinarian. Swine are required to be inspected either before being unloaded or before leaving a designated isolation and inspection area (prior to mixing with any other pigs). All animals moving from out of state into an Iowa county 4H/FFA Fair must meet Iowa Animal and Livestock Importation requirements. Each show must have an official veterinarian.

Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited.

Official identification listed on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection required for all cattle and bison of any age coming in from out of state used for rodeos, recreational events, shows and exhibitions.

SWINE

All swine are required to have individual official identification which includes tags with the US shield.

All swine must originate from a herd or area not under quarantine and must be individually identified. All swine are required to have individual official identification. All 4-H and FFA tags bearing the US Shield are official identification tags.

Swine exhibition requirements. "Swine exhibition" means an exhibit, demonstration, show, or competition involving an event on the state fairgrounds, a county fair, or other exhibition event. The sponsor of the exhibition must retain an Iowa licensed veterinarian to supervise the health of the swine at the exhibition location. The sponsor must electronically file the approved registration form and obtain approval from the state veterinarian at least 30 days before the event. The registration form includes the name of the exhibition and the address and telephone number of its location; the name, address and telephone number of the veterinarian; and the date of the planned exhibition. Sales of swine will not be allowed unless the event has been registered and received approval from the state veterinarian 30 days prior to the event.

Swine exhibition report required. The sponsor of the swine exhibition shall electronically submit to the department the approved report form within five business days after the conclusion of the exhibition. The form includes the name of the exhibition and the address and telephone number of its location; the name, address and telephone number of the veterinarian; the date that the exhibition occurred; the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the swine; and the address and telephone number of the premises from which the swine was moved after the exhibition if such premises is a different premises.

SHEEP AND GOATS

All sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag (Ex. IA1234-5678) or another official Scrapie tag. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag (Ex. IA1234-5678), another official Scrapie tag, or by an official tattoo registered with USDA (to register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG; 1-866-873-2824). Wethers less than 18 months of age are required to have an individual identification and a Scrapie tag may be used, but a Scrapie tag is not required.

POULTRY AND BIRDS

All poultry exhibited must come from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flock, or have had a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition (test must have been performed by an authorized tester). A certificate showing proof of purchase from NPIP participating hatchery of those poultry that were tested within 90 days prior to show is required. A 4-H pullorum testing day will be offered to all exhibitor's projects during June or July to fulfill this need. Families do not need to do this uniquely with their own vet if they are able to come to the 4-H day.

DOGS AND CATS

All dogs and cats must be at least four months of age and have a current rabies vaccination certificate. Bring a copy of rabies certificates by date listed in department details.

DECISION OF THE SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL.

Guidelines provided by D.V.M., State Veterinarian

LIVESTOCK SALE/AUCTION

Friday, July 21, 8:30 a.m.

Superintendent Keith Murphy

The exhibitor is responsible for enrolling the project in the auction at their species check-in time or at the Extension Office by noon the day following their species’ show. Market beef will sign up for auction at fair weigh-in. All cancellations must be reported to the Extension Office by noon on Thursday.

1. Participating in the livestock auction is a choice. It is not required.

2. Livestock projects have the potential to bring higher than market price, but that is not

promised or guaranteed.

3. Both businesses and individuals purchase livestock at the auction based on their customers,

budget and market prices. Please show appropriate appreciation towards buyers and bidders.

4. Sheep, goats, rabbits, poultry, and cattle will sell in that order, starting at 8:30 a.m. Champion and reserve champion are sold first in each division of the auction. This sale order rotates annually.

5. Swine are not sold in the auction but instead all swine exhibitors receive an equal portion of the Swine Exhibitor Premium Fund. See Swine Department rules for more details.

6. Maximum to be sold in each species is as follows:

•5 entries of rabbits/youth (2 lots)

•5 entries of poultry/youth, with limit of 1 entry per class (2 lots)

•5 market lambs/youth (2 lots)

•2 market goats/youth

•2 head of market beef/youth

7. The sale order within each species is coordinated by the fair entry number with the except that all champions and reserves in each species shall be sold first.

8. Repeat all rabbits, poultry, market goats, and sheep being sold must be listed at their species check-in time or at the Extension Office by noon the day after their species’ show. Market beef must sign up for auction at fair weigh-in. All cancellations must be reported to the Extension Office by noon on Thursday. (All cattle will be identified at Monday weigh-in, and any changes must be reported by 2 p.m. Thursday to the department head/Extension Office)

9. Market beef and sheep will be sold based on fair check-in weight. Rabbit, poultry and goat are sold per head.

10. A $1.50 Beef Check-off fee will be charged for each beef animal sold in the auction. This fee will be paid by sponsor Michael Huston with Pioneer Hi-Bred.

11. All livestock entering the sale ring must be sold. Each club member is responsible to lead or place animals in stalls or pens as directed from the auctioneer per buyer's request.

12. All 4-H’ers are to wear proper show attire during auction.

13. Exhibitors selling must be present and with their livestock in the ring during the auction in appropriate 4-H show attire. Any rare exceptions require prior approval by Extension staff and/or 4-H policy committee.

14. Suggested if/when possible, market beef should use only rope halters in the auction ring for ease of removing at the trailers.

15. All exhibitors selling livestock in the auction must sign the "Animal Care and Management Disclosure Statement" form per each species. This form will be available at fair weigh-in/check-ins.

Superintendent Stephanie and Lyle Sexton

Committee: Andy Eichelberger, Dave Erwin, Brian Sieren

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements.

2. Entry is open to steers or heifers properly enrolled. Animals must have been identified and weighed at an official 4-H weigh-in held in December.

3. All market beef must be on the fairgrounds by 7 a.m. on Monday. If late, animals can't be 1st or 2nd in any class. If there is an emergency causing late arrival, contact the superintendent immediately.

4. All market beef must be polled or show evidence of having been de-horned for safety of exhibitors. No calf will be allowed in the show if any horn or scur is longer than 2 inches, measured from base to tip. For safety reasons, no calves with nose rings will be shown.

5. Members may show a maximum of 3 individual market beef animals.

6. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

7. Any of the animals entered in one of the 9 Market Beef Classes may also be entered in the beef carcass division. Carcass class does not need pre-registration. Exhibitor shall pay for any scanning costs at time of scan.

8. There are 9 separate classes for market beef animals. These will be designated during the Fair Entry registration process due online by July 1. Classes will be confirmed and initialed by exhibitor/parent at Monday morning weigh-in when animal is at the scale house. Please make sure parents/exhibitors are present to sign off on the class at that time. No class changes will happen after the order is posted (unless error made by staff).

9. All exhibitors and/or family must be present at Beef Exhibitor meeting fair week Monday morning at 7 a.m. for special directions, fair paperwork and procedures for the fair. This meeting will be held in the main show ring. Exhibitors/parents should be seated and ready to begin at 7 a.m. Monday.

10. Market beef will begin weighing in at 8:30 a.m. and continue until approximately 10 a.m. Monday.

11. A minimum weight of 950 lbs. is required for market beef with the exception of the Small Breeds Division. Calves not meeting this requirement will be shown in a special lightweight class. These light calves will not be eligible for championships, but will receive ribbons, premiums, and can be sold in the auction.

12. Champions will be selected for each of the Market Beef Classes.

Market Steer — Breed division

a. Must have a breed certificate/registration paper showing breed, sire name, and sire registration number or

b. Must have a signed affidavit from producer verifying steer may be registered.

**a or b will be checked at fair weigh-in.

d. Minimum of 6 head needed for weight break in class.

e. Minimum of 3 head needed for breed specific class. If less than 3, they will be show in the All Other Breed Class

Market Steer — Crossbreed

•Market Steer — Produce: Produce of beef heifer or cow project in a previous year. (Enter class 20225 or breed/crossbred class, they cannot be entered in both classes.)

•Market Steer/Heifer — Returning Bucket-Bottle Calf: Minimum of 6 Bucket-bottle calves in both market steer and market heifers are needed to make these classes. Less than 6 will be put into the All Other Market Breed Class or Market Heifer Class. Returning Bucket Bottle calves must have been shown in previous year by the same exhibitor.

•Market Heifer: Heifer is not eligible for breeding classes. Must select one.

•Dairy Steer Class

a) Open to any dairy steer showing 100% dairy characteristics (50% or more characteristics, as determined by department superintendents may also be eligible.)

b) Limit of 3 dairy steers per exhibitor.

c) Steer can be a returning bucket-bottle calf or a purchased steer.

d) Calves will be weighed in and tagged with market beef animals at December weigh-in.

e) Calves will be weighed in with market beef animals at the county fair and ADG will be figured.

f) Minimum of 3 head to have a class, otherwise they are shown in the All Other Breed Class. If numbers of entries require a breakdown, classes will be divided by:

1) Large Breed (Holstein, Brown Swiss)

2) Other Breeds (Jersey, Guernsey, Ayrshire)

3) Crossbred

g) Calves will be eligible for auction; with each exhibitor still limited to 2 calves total in auction.

Small Breeds Division

a. Must have a breed certificate/registration paper showing breed, sire name, and sire registration number or

b. Must have a signed affidavit from producer verifying steer may be registered.

**a or b will be checked at fair weigh-in.

c. No minimum weight or rate of gain requirements.

d. Calves will be weighed in and tagged with market beef animals at December weigh-in.

e. The small breeds division will include all small breeds in one class. Must have a combination of at least three total small breed animals to make the class, otherwise animals will show in the All Other Breeds class.

Single Source Steer Class

a) Participants must register by Nov. one to the Extension Office with a $500 deposit made to Washington County Extension. This deposit is nonrefundable.

b) Calves in this class count towards an exhibitor's 3 market calf limit for county fair exhibition.

c) Calves will be pre-conditioned with implants and vaccinations before December weigh-in.

d) Participants are required to pay the balance at the December weigh-in. Calves will be purchased at approximately 600-650 pounds at current market value which will be an approximate total cost of $1000-$1300.

e) Calves must be halter broke and shown in the Single Source Steer class during the market beef show with no fitting allowed. Winners will be eligible for the Grand Champion drive and calves may be fit with adhesives and/or paint in the Grand Champion drive.

f) Calves must also be entered in the Carcass Class which in past years has a $15 fee due at scan time (Monday of fair). This fee is covered by Evans Welding & LCB Feeds and Washington County Cattlemen.

g) Participants will be encouraged to attend the educational field trip (date TBA) to help build knowledge in beef production and build contacts within the beef industry. Examples: feed lot tour, cow calf operation, packer tour, sale barn.

h) At the start of the show it will be explained by a Washington County Cattlemen member how this class is unique.

i) Cash prizes will be given by Washington County Cattlemen as are donated by sponsors.

j) Other specifics will be decided as the class develops with the assistance of a sub-committee and Washington County Cattlemen.

NEW for 2023

Top Stockman Contest

a). Participants must have a market or breeding beef project exhibited at the fair.

b). Pre-registration required by July 1 through Fair Entry Beef Department Classes on washingtoncountyfair.fairentry.com

c). Winners announced in Market Beef show before Champion Market animal selected.

d) Criteria:

A. Stockman Social — 100 points (Jr., Int. and Senior Levels) Video (up to 10 minutes long) on the topic "What excites you about raising cattle?" Video will be uploaded to Washington County 4-H's private Google Drive. (Link given at registration). Judged by County Cattlemen or Designee. Video due July 8 by noon.

B. Stockman Quiz — 100 points (Jr., Int. and Senior Levels) 25 questions, each worth 4 points. Taken during "Countywide Know it Day" on July 8, 9 a.m. — noon, Dallmeyer Hall upstairs.

C. Stockman Judging — 100 points

Completed at the Fair Livestock Judging Contest Monday at 12:30, only beef classes scored. Placing, questions and reasons required.

D. Stockman Plan — 100 points (Jr., Int. and Senior Levels)

In a binder, detail as many of the following as you’d like about your beef project: Breeding, feeding, facilities, marketing and/or health plans.

May include photos, pedigrees, essays, graphs, charts, ad mock-ups, etc.

Judged by County Cattlemen or Designee. Due July 8, turned in during "Know it Day" when taking the Stockman Quiz

E. Stockman Herdsmanship — A, B or C grade (A=50 pts, B=25 pts, C=10 pts) Judged by a Washington County Beef Committee Designee during fair week.) Stall will be designated with a Top Stockman Contestant sign for identification in contest.

e) One Overall Winner with the most points will win. Top 5 will be called to the ring and recognized in the show ring before the Champion Market Animal is selected. Tiebreaker will use questions/reasons from livestock judging contest. Champion Stockman receives Champion Buckle, Champion Banner and $100. 2nd Overall-5th Overall Top Stockman recognized with rosettes.

13. Rate of Gain will be calculated on all market beef (with the exception of the Small Breeds Division). Purple award Rate of Gain ribbons will be awarded to the top 10 calves. A minimum Rate of Gain is required for market beef (with the exception of the Small Breeds Division). Heifers must gain 2.2 pounds per day and steers must gain 2.4 pounds per day. Calves not meeting this requirement will not be eligible for champion, but will receive ribbons, premiums, and can be sold in the auction. The judge is expected to use Rate of Gain considerations in class placings. Rate of gain cards will be worn by the exhibitor when the calf is in the show ring (with the exception of the Small Breeds Division).

14. See Livestock Sale/Auction for all details.

a.A maximum of 2 head of market beef calves may be sold in the auction. All beef being sold in the auction need to be registered at weigh-in Monday morning. Any cancellations must be identified by 2 p.m. (or immediately following the market beef show) on Thursday to the Extension Office.

b.A $1.50 Beef Check-in fee will be collected for each beef animal sold in the auction. This fee will be paid by sponsor Michael Huston with Pioneer Hi-Bred.

c. It is suggested if/when possible, market beef should use only rope halters in the auction ring for ease of removing at the trailers.

15. Market Beef Showmanship: Participation in showmanship is open to all exhibitors on a voluntary basis. There are 3 age divisions. Those wishing to participate must be present at the ring at time of class. Classes will be called over announcements like all other classes. Exhibitor must show their own project. See Showmanship section of book.

16. IMPORTANT for safety of all: The 2nd time an animal gets away from the exhibitor in the show ring due to not being able to handle it; the animal will be tied to a gate in the corner and is not eligible for 1st or 2nd in class. It is at the discretion of the beef committee to not tie the animal in the corner if they feel it is not the exhibitor's fault.

17. Stalling space will be assigned per club. Club leaders will designate stalling within each club area. Tack space will be designated as space allows. No bedding kickplates will be utilized in the barn. Tack and bedded aisles will need to be maintained so as to keep a public aisle as designated and safe. No ordering of extra stalls for tack, etc.

18.Tie-out space is available to all members north of the cattle barns under the trees. Calves must be in the barns from 8 a.m. — 8 p.m. each day but are allowed at tie outs otherwise. These spots are not assigned but available at a first come, first served basis. Members are allowed only 1 spot per calf (typically 3’ allowed per calf) and should be marked with member's name printed on card/cardboard signs etc. You are not allowed to move or rearrange spots of others. No generators, pens, or tents allowed in tie outs. You are responsible for removing all garbage and signs at the end of the week. NEW for 2023: Marking tie-outs cannot occur until 8 a.m. on Saturday of barn set up. All tie-out markings/signage posted prior to 8 a.m. on Saturday of barn set up day will be removed.

19. It is recommended all market beef be tied in stalls with no more than 2 feet of rope and have neckties. Also, cattle cannot be tied outside until after 8 p.m. so general public can view animals stalled in the barn. No feed bunks allowed in the tie outs for safety reasons. Cattle must be stalled back in the barn by 8 a.m. the next day.

20. All cattle will need to be stalled and fitted within the space of the cattle barn. Tents or fitting outside of the cattle barn will not be allowed.

21. All fans in the beef barns must be securely attached to the head boards or side braces that are not within reach of the public walk ways or alleyways.

22. Misters, front hanging overhead fans and cooling collars will be the only devices that can be used for additional cooling of cattle. No other devices may be used. (ie butt fans, porta-coolers, swamp coolers, etc)

23. Generators will not be permitted in or around the cattle barn or in tie outs. No extension cords will be allowed in the tie outs.

24. Livestock not being sold will be released Friday, July 21 between 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or following the auction on Friday, July 21. Exhibits removed prior to this time without permission of department superintendent will forfeit premium money. Trailers should not be loading tack or livestock except during those times Friday, July 21 between 6 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. or following the auction on Friday, July 21. This is a safety issue with loading in the dark and also for ease of auction trailers coming and going.

25. Beef Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fairbook. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair The top Herdsmanship Club in the beef department will get their choice of stalling spots the following year. This spot will be coordinated between the club leader and beef superintendents.

26. Before leaving Friday, stalls must have manure removed, chips leveled, and stall cards/hangers/club signs removed.

**Market Beef Special Awards:

•Grand Champion Market Beef Belt Buckle — Washington County Cattlemen's Association

Grand Champion Market Beef Banner — Triple G Livestock-Leon, Noel & Nathan Greiner

Embroidered Chair — Lenz Show Cattle-Bryan & Ben Lenz

$25 — Washington County Cattlemen's Association

$50 — Joyce Nebel

•Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef Banner — CBI Bank & Trust

•Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef $50 cash award — Bohr Farms

•Top 5 Overall Awards-Washington County Cattlemen Association

•3rd Overall Banner — John & Linda Colbert

•4th Overall Banner — LCB Feeds

•5th Overall Banner — LCB Feeds

•Top Stockman

Champion Belt Buckle — Kalona Realty, Inc

Champion $100 — 4-H Beef Committee

Champion Banner — Joe, Gwen & Tad Tebockhorst

2nd Overall — 5th Overall Rosettes — Washington County Cattlemen

•Beef Check-Off Fees — Pioneer Hi-Bred — Michael Huston

•All reserve champion beef rosettes are sponsored by Schneider Family Farms

•Wood chips in the beef stalls donated by Hammes Brothers Sawmill of Ollie

•Class Champions — Market Beef

a) Champion Market Heifer Banner — Roger and Kathy Brinning

Reserve Champion Market Heifer Banner — Tim & Bev Colbert

b) Breed divisions — Steer — Banner

Angus — Doug Colbert

Charolais — Impressions Computers, Inc.

Chianina — Rick & Judy Gerot

Dairy — Impressions Computers, Inc.

Gelvbieh- Washington County Cattlemen Association

Hereford — Washington County Cattlemen Association

Limousin — Washington County Cattlemen Association

Maine-Anjou — John & Linda Colbert

Red Angus — Bret & Mariyah Kron Farms

Salers — Ryan & Logan Bell Family

Shorthorn — In Memory of Nancy Adrian

Shorthorn Plus — Schlapkohl Vet Clinic

Simmental — Thomann Simmentals

All Other Breeds — Nic & Jayna Shalla Family

c) Champion Crossbred — Banners

Division I — CBI Bank & Trust

Division II — Federation Bank

Division III — Bruce & LeAnna Watson

d) Champion Produce Steer Banner — Bruce and LeAnna Watson

$20 — Richard & Angie Sandburg

e) Champion Returning Bucket Bottle Banner

Steer — Steve Davis Family

Heifer — In Memory of Nancy Adrian

f) Champion Small Breeds Division Banner — Bret & Ronda West Family

e) Champion Single Source Steer Banner- Washington County Cattlemen Association

•Champion Rate of Gain Banner — Hills Bank and Trust Company

Top Rate of Gain — $100 — Chalupa Family Farms- Nate & Ann Chalupa

Purple Ribbons — Top 10 Calves- Washington County Fair Board

•Champion Beef Showmanship Banners

Junior — Schneider Family Farms

Intermediate — Erwin Farms

Senior — Craig & Jodie Beinhart Family

Reserve Champion Showmanship Banners — Schneider Family Farms

MARKET BEEF

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

20221/Returning Bucket Bottle Calf Market Steer

20222/Returning Bucket Bottle Calf Market Heifer

20223/Dairy Steer

20224/Small Breeds Division

20225/Produce Market Steer

20226/Market Heifer, all breeds

20227/Purebred Steer (will be shown in breed specific class if there are three or more of a breed otherwise shown in All Other Breeds)

20229/Single Source Steer Class sponsored by Washington County Cattlemen

20230/Crossbred Market Steer

20301/Top Stockman Junior (4th-6th grade)

20302/Top Stockman Intermediate (7th-9th grade)

20303/Top Stockman Senior (10th-12th grade)

Superintendent Jayme Sieren

Committee: Jim Bohr, Jeff Bohr, Roger Brinning

1. Each exhibitor limited to two animals from member's market project.

2. Carcass animals being shown in the regular halter classes must be weighed between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Monday. Please indicate at that time which animals are also to be in the carcass division. No pre-registration is required. Cattle will be scanned Monday morning after weighed-in in the designated space in the cattle barn. Scan Fees donated by Evans Welding & LCB Feeds & Washington County Cattleman's Association.

3. The Top 10 Heifers and 10 Steers will be recognized.

4. Entries placed on value of lean produced per day of feed, which considers rib eye area, fat cover, percent internal fat, USDA quality grade, carcass weight, and actual carcass value.

**Minimum standards for Champion or Blue awards: 600 lbs. Carcass (approx. 1,000 lbs. or more live wt.) Quality grade "select" or better.

5. Carcass cattle may be sold through the auction. However, each exhibitor is still limited to 2 calves in the auction.

**Beef Carcass Special Awards: $800 in cash premiums will be awarded to the top 10 carcass heifers and top 10 carcass steers as tabulated by ultrasound scan information:

**Champion $65; Reserve Champion $60; 3rd $50; 4th $45; 5th $40; 6th $35; 7th $30; 8th, 9th, and 10th $25 each

Donors:

$150 — Farmer's Co-op, Keota & Ainsworth

$125 — Washington State Bank

$100 — Pioneer Seeds — Terry Greiner

$100 — Libertyville Savings Bank, Keota

$100 — Powell Funeral Homes

$50 — Insurance Solutions Agency, LLC-Roger Potratz

$50 — American Family Insurance — Andrew Pelzer Agent

$25 — Bruce & LeAnna Watson

$25 — Animal Health International

$25 — Crawford Meat Plant

$25 — George Colthurst

$25 — United Animal Health — Virgil Meyer

•Champion Carcass Steer Banner — Libertyville Savings Bank, Keota

$50 — Lanny & Margaret Brinning

•Champion Carcass Heifer Banner — Vittetoe Insurance, Inc. — Don Vittetoe, Agent

•Top 10 Carcass Heifer Ribbons — Dallmeyer Farms

•Top 10 Carcass Steer Ribbons — Dallmeyer Farms

•Wood chips in the beef stalls donated by Hammes Brothers Sawmill of Ollie

•Scan fee sponsored by Evans Welding & LCB Feeds and Washington County Cattlemen

Superintendent Stephanie & Lyle Sexton

Committee: Andy Eichelberger, Dave Erwin, Brian Sieren

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Regulations. Heifers not meeting health requirements will be sent home.

2. By May 15, 4-H members must identify animal through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify animals on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report.

3. Heifers must be owned by exhibitor by May 15.

4. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

5. NEW times in 2023: Heifers will not be weighed, but must be checked in at the north end of the cattle barns on Sunday between 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. If late, that animal can't be 1st or 2nd in class. If there is an emergency causing late arrival, contact the superintendent immediately.

6. All exhibitors and/or family must be present at Beef Exhibitor meeting Monday morning at 7 a.m. for special directions, fair paperwork and procedures for the fair. This meeting will be held in the main show ring. Exhibitors/parents should be seated and ready to begin at 7 a.m. Monday

7. Heifers shown in this division cannot be shown in any market beef class or sold in auction. All beef heifers and steers from each club will be stalled together. An exhibitor may show no more than 4 breeding beef entries. No more than 3 of the animals may have been purchased. Others must be produce animals. An exhibitor may have no more than 2 entries in the cow-calf class.

8. Beef heifers will be shown in classes according to age in breed divisions, as determined by superintendent.

a. Heifers must have been born in calendar year prior to fair (Sept. 1, 2021.-Dec. 31, 2022).

b. Cow and calf, no age limit, must have suckling calf at side, or any 2-year-old with calf. (Cow must have been a previous heifer project of that member.) Limit 2 per exhibitor.

9. Registered & small breeds (following Breed Association Rules) and Commercial Breeding Heifers may be shown. Papers will be checked by superintendent at check-in for Registered & Small Breed animals. See General Rule for Livestock Division.

a. Breed Heifers without proper papers and a matching tattoo will be shown in commercial heifer class. If heifers do not have a legible tattoo and matching recognized breed registration paper (original paper, no copies), the animal will show as a commercial heifer.

b. Commercial heifers must have an ear tattoo with another approved identification (registration #, calfhood vaccination #, official Iowa 4-H/USDA ear tag, or EID tag) and be identified on Livestock Enrollment form or 4-H member's 4hOnline account.

10. If there are three or more of a breed, a breed class will be offered, otherwise they will be shown in the All Other Breeds class.

11. Any Bucket-Bottle calf returning as a breeding heifer will be recognized in the class as such. Returning Bucket Bottle Heifers must have been shown in the previous year by the same exhibitor.

12. Beef heifers that are the produce of a 4-H or FFA beef heifer project can be entered in the Produce Class, a breed class or the commercial class. They cannot be entered in multiple classes. Class selection must be finalized at check-in.

13. All cow/calves will show in one class regardless of breed. They will not compete for breed championship, but a champion cow/calf will be selected.

14. All Champions will compete for Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer with the exception of Cow/Calf pair.

15. There is a showmanship division for beef heifer exhibitors immediately after the beef heifer show. There will be 3 divisions (senior 10th-12th grade, intermediate 7th-9th grade, junior 4th-6th grade). Exhibitor must show their own project. See Showmanship section for complete rules.

16. IMPORTANT for the safety of all, the second time an animal gets away from the exhibitor in the show ring due to not being able to handle it; the animal will be tied to a gate in the corner and is not eligible for 1st or 2nd in class. It is at the discretion of the beef committee to tie the animal in the corner if they feel it is not the exhibitor's fault.

19. It is recommended all breeding heifers be tied in stalls with no more than 2 feet of rope and have neckties. Also, cattle cannot be tied outside until after 8 p.m. so general public can view animals stalled in the barn. No feed bunks allowed in the tie outs for safety reasons. Cattle must be stalled back in by 8 a.m. the next day.

20. All cattle will need to be stalled and fitted within the space of the cattle barn. Tents or fitting outside of the cattle barn will not be allowed.

21. All fans in the beef barns must be securely attached to the headboards or side braces that are not within reach of the public walk ways or alleyways.

23. Generators will not be permitted in or around the cattle barn or in tie outs. No extension cords will be allowed in the tie outs.

25. NEW in 2023 Beef Top Stockman Contest — Participants must have a market or breeding beef project exhibited at the fair. See complete class details in Market Beef section of the fair book.

26. Beef Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fairbook. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair The top Herdsmanship Club in the beef department will get their choice of stalling spots the following year. This spot will be coordinated between the club leader and beef superintendents.

27. Before leaving Friday, stalls must have manure removed, chips leveled, and stall cards/hangers/club signs removed.

**Breeding Heifer & Cow/Calf Special Awards:

Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer Belt Buckle — Walker Livestock Trucking

Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer Banner — Triple G Livestock — Leon, Noel & Nathan Greiner

$50 — Joyce Nebel

•Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer Banner — John & Linda Colbert

•Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer $50 cash award — Bohr Farms

•Top 5 Overall Awards -Washington County Cattlemen Association

•3rd Overall Banner — John & Linda Colbert

•4th Overall Banner — LCB Feeds

•5th Overall Banner — LCB Feeds

•Class Champions — Banners

a) Breed Heifers

Angus — Erwin Farms

Charolais-Art & Shari Sweeting Family

Charolais Composite — Farmers Co-op — Keota & Ainsworth

Chianina-Lyle & Stephanie Sexton

Gelbvieh Balancer-

Hereford — Washington County Cattlemen Association

Limousin — Washington County Cattlemen Association

Lim-Flex -

Maine Anjou — Washington County Cattlemen Association

Maintainer — Richard & Angie Sandburg

Red Angus — Keith & Penny Sweeting

Salers — Kennedy Insurance Agency

Salers Optimizer — Ryan & Logan Bell Family

Shorthorn — Lyle &Stephanie Sexton

Shorthorn Plus-Lyle & Stephanie Sexton

Simmental — Shalla Simmentals — Clint & Michelle Shalla

Simmental Foundation — Howard Bohr

Small Breeds — Bret & Ronda West Family

All Other Breeds — Nic & Jayna Shalla Family

b) Commercial — Art & Shari Sweeting Family

c) Cow/Calf — Lenz Show Cattle-Bryan & Ben Lenz

d) Champion Produce Heifer Banner — Chris & Julie Janecek

$20 cash award — Lenz Show Cattle-Bryan & Ben Lenz

e) Returning Bucket Bottle Heifer — Chris & Tara Black

Rosette for Reserve in each class — Schneider Family Farms

•Champion Breeding Beef Showmanship Banners

Junior — Kirk Howsare

Intermediate — Schneider Family Farms

Senior — Horning Repair

Reserve Champion Showmanship Banners — Schneider Family Farms

•Wood chips in the beef stalls donated by Hammes Brothers Sawmill of Ollie

BREEDING BEEF

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

20120/Cow with calf (all breeds)

The following classes require 3 or more animals to make a class. If not, they will be shown in the All Other Breeds Class (with the exception of Produce Heifer).

20121/Returning Bucket Bottle Heifer

20122/Small Breeds Heifer

20123/Produce of Former Heifer Project

20124/Breed Heifer

20126/Commercial Heifer

20301/Top Stockman Junior (4th-6th grade)

20302/Top Stockman Intermediate (7th-9th grade)

20303/Top Stockman Senior (10th-12th grade)

Superintendent: Bob Spenner, Jeff Fair

Project Leaders: Kelsi Fair, Joceline Spenner

Committee: Karen Fair, Tabitha Hahn, Neal Megchelsen, AJ Walker, Jameson Spenner, Emma Stalder

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements.

2. Project open to 4-H & FFA members 4th-12th grade.

3. Any newborn or orphan calf steer or heifer, dairy, beef, or crossbred calved between Jan. 1-April 30, 2023, must be purchased and in possession of member within 2 weeks of birth; identified with the numbered tag from the Extension Office and identified in 4-H member's 4hOnline account by May 15. FFA members should identify projects on the Livestock Identification Report (106LS) and return to the Extension Office by May 15.

4. An exhibitor may identify up to 3 animals in 4hOnline, but is limited to a maximum of 2 calves exhibited at the fair. These are eligible to be shown only in the Bucket-Bottle Calf Class. They must have the appropriate numbered ear tags available from the Extension Office.

5. No bulls allowed. Calves need to be castrated by May 15 with a knife or banded.

6. Calf must be bucket or bottle-fed. (No nursing permitted after 2 weeks of age.)

7. All Bucket Bottle Calves must be dehorned. No calf will be allowed to show if any horn is present. Contact veterinarian or bucket bottle superintendent if you have questions.

8. Animals should be stalled by 9 a.m. Monday on fair week. Mandatory exhibitor meeting will be in the bucket bottle barn at 10:30 a.m. on Monday of fair week. An exhibitor and parent are encouraged to attend. Entries will be weighed at fair livestock scale immediately following the market beef Monday morning (approximately 10:30 a.m.).

9. Be respectful about the amount of feed and tack you bring as there is not space for all youth to store for the entire week with giant tack boxes. The space must be shared with ALL exhibitors in the barn ALL week. There is LIMITED tack space available. No grooming chutes should be set up in the bucket bottle tack space.

10. Fair veterinarian will check calves before weigh-in Monday for any health concerns. Fair veterinarian will make final decisions if animals are healthy for exhibition.

11. Calves will be shown on halter. Neckties are mandatory while tied in the stalls in addition to the halters. Junior and intermediate members are not allowed to use show sticks or curry combs. Seniors may use show sticks or curry combs.

12. Depending on the number of entries, superintendents reserve the right to divide entries into classes. There may be up to three separate age divisions for members. Intermediate & Senior members will compete in separate drives if class numbers are appropriate.

13. Interviews will be scheduled between the exhibitor and judge on Saturday, July 8 on county wide Knowledge Day.

•Juniors (grades 4, 5, 6) will turn in Bottle/Bucket Calf workbook 4-H 390. Completed record books are due and turned in at the time of youth's interview. Only one book per exhibitor is required.

• Intermediates and seniors (grades 7-12) will turn in Bucket Calf Project Record Book Worksheets due at the time of the youth's interview. All of those books/forms are available at the Extension Office.

14. Between Monday 2 p.m. — Tuesday noon, exhibitors should report to the Extension Office to complete their final performance paperwork. These forms require a final weight to complete all work.

•Juniors (4th-6th grade) complete a Performance Sheet. Data is entered for each calf separately.

•Intermediates/Seniors (7th-12th grade) complete a Project Summary Sheet. Data is entered for each calf separately.

15. The live judging will take place on Wednesday at 3 p.m. and will be based on showmanship and weight for age (breed and sex differences taken into consideration).

16. Final awards will be based upon a combination of scores collected from interview, paperwork, show ring, & calf performance:

•What member has learned about care and raising of calf.

•The cleanliness and showing of the calf (according to beef or dairy guidelines) with emphasis on what member has learned. No grooming with adhesives is allowed. Calves can be washed, blown dry and brushed.

•General health, condition, and management of the calf and 4-H'ers knowledge of this area.

•Average daily gain adjusted for breed and sex differences will be considered.

•A complete record sheet/book due at the scheduled time of interview or loss of 20 points.

•Interviews

•Extra credit points may be earned by attending the summer workouts set for June 9 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 7 p.m. Workouts will be in the main show ring. Participants should bring calves for showmanship practice in the ring.

17. By May 15, 4-H members must identify animal through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify animals on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report and have on file at the Extension Office by May 15. For official id purposes, calves must have the numbered ear tag from the Extension Office.

18. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and awardrobe) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

19. Bucket Bottle Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fair book. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

20. Members may keep animals for future livestock projects in the breeding beef, market beef or dairy classes the following year, or sell bucket calves privately.

**Bucket-Bottle Calf Special Awards:

•Champion Junior Bucket-Bottle Calf Trophy — Wehr Farm Supply

•Reserve Champion Junior Bucket-Bottle Calf Trophy — Kent L. Dallmeyer Insurance

•Champion Intermediate Bucket-Bottle Calf Trophy — Schlapkohl Veterinary Services

•Reserve Champion Intermediate Bucket-Bottle Calf Trophy — In Memory of Jim Munn

•Champion Senior Bucket-Bottle Calf Trophy — Bob & Joanne Spenner Family

•Reserve Champion Senior Bucket Bottle Calf — Jeff, Karen & Kelsi Fair

•Above & Beyond Award is selected by department superintendents and project leaders for outstanding leadership, participation, and support to the department throughout the year at project meetings, fair preparation, and new member support. Sponsored by KDK Sales — Jeff, Karen & Kelsi Fair — Bob & Joanne Spenner Family

•Wood chips in the beef stalls donated by Hammes Brothers Sawmill of Ollie

BUCKET-BOTTLE

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

28001/Bucket-Bottle — Senior Member

28002/Bucket-Bottle — Intermediate Member

28003/Bucket-Bottle — Junior Member

Superintendents Loran & Chris Leichty

Committee: Doug Roth, Bob Spenner, Madi Skubal

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements.

2. A member may show 2 animals in each age class. No more than a total of 4 heifers may be exhibited.

3. Placings will be on a group basis; 1st and 2nd blue ribbon animals in each class will compete for Breed Champion. A Supreme Champion over all breeds will be picked.

4. Club group of (3) heifers or cows, any breed owned by two (2) different members of same club or chapter.

5. All exhibitors are eligible for showmanship awards.

6. By May 15, 4-H members must identify animal through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify animals on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report. Must have tattoo for official id purposes.

7. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

8. It is recommended Exhibitors wear the provided 4-H/FFA fair shirt and white pants.

9. Dairy Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fair book. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

**Dairy Cattle Special Awards:

•Supreme Grand Champion Dairy Animal Trophy — Vittetoe Insurance, Inc.

•Champion Jr. Dairy Showmanship Trophy — Hilltop Dairy

•Champion Int. Dairy Showmanship Trophy — Duane & Ann Lewis Family

•Champion Sr. Dairy Showmanship Trophy — Jerry & Amanda Moeller

•Sportsmanship Award — Recognizes individual who exemplifies sportsmanship in and out of the ring during Dairy Show competition. This award gives the show an opportunity to honor people who make competition a pleasure for all. The judge will watch for youth who are supportive to others, displays a positive attitude, is respectful and willing to learn. Sponsored by KDK Sales.

•Wood chips in the dairy stalls donated by Hammes Brothers Sawmill of Ollie

DAIRY CATTLE Age Breakdown for classes:

•Junior Calf — born Dec. 1, 2022 — May 31, 2023

•Senior Calf — born Sept. 1, 2022 — Nov. 30, 2022

•Junior Yearling — born March 1, 2022 — Aug. 31, 2022

•Senior Yearling — born Sept. 1, 2021 — Feb. 28, 2022

•Senior Yearling in milk- born Sept. 1, 2021 — Feb. 28, 2022

•2-Year-Old Cow — born Sept. 1, 2020 — Aug. 31, 2021

•Aged Cow — born before Sept. 1, 2020

CLASS NAME/CLASS NO.

Ayrshire

Junior Calf 21002

Senior Calf 21003

Junior Yearling 21004

Senior Yearling 21005

Senior Yearling in milk 21006

2-Year-Old Cow 21007

Aged Cow 21008

Brown Swiss

Junior Calf 21102

Senior Calf 21103

Junior Yearling 21104

Senior Yearling 21105

Senior Yearling in milk 21106

2-Year-Old Cow 21107

Aged Cow 21108

Guernsey

Junior Calf 21202

Senior Calf 21203

Junior Yearling 21204

Senior Yearling 21205

Senior Yearling in milk 21206

2-Year-Old Cow 21207

Aged Cow 21208

Holstein

Junior Calf 21302

Senior Calf 21303

Junior Yearling 21304

Senior Yearling 21305

Senior Yearling in milk 21306

2-Year-Old Cow 21307

Aged Cow 21308

Jersey

Junior Calf 21402

Senior Calf 21403

Junior Yearling 21404

Senior Yearling 21405

Senior Yearling in milk 21406

2-Year-Old Cow 21407

Aged Cow 21408

Milking Shorthorn

Junior Calf 21502

Senior Calf 21503

Junior Yearling 21504

Senior Yearling 21505

Senior Yearling in milk 21506

2-Year-Old Cow 21507

Aged Cow 21508

Crossbred

Junior Calf 21602

Senior Calf 21603

Junior Yearling 21604

Senior Yearling 21605

Senior Yearling in milk 21606

2-Year-Old Cow 21607

Aged Cow 21608

21602/Club Group of 3 Dairy Cattle

21603/Alumni Showmanship Class

Superintendent Vicky Fisher

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements

2. According to the State Vet, all sexually intact goats exhibited at the county fair must have an official USDA Scrapie ID tag or by an official tattoo registered with the USDA. Scrapie tags can be ordered from usda.gov

3. Limits include:

•Maximum of 10 goats may be weighed in at the spring weigh-in per exhibitor.

•Maximum of 6 head may be shown at the county fair per exhibitor.

•Maximum of two entries in each class per exhibitor.

4. Meat goats and dairy wethers can be born on or after Nov. one of the previous year up until May 15 of the current year. Meat wethers must be under 1 year of age at exhibition date to show. They must still have their milk teeth. No minimum weight requirement.

5. Commercial meat goats and dairy wethers must be weighed and tagged at the spring weigh-in date the start of May. A maximum of 10 may be nominated at that spring weigh-in and entered into 4hOnline.

6. Meat & dairy wethers must have been castrated by county fair weigh-in date in early May.

7. By May 15, 4-H members must identify animal through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify goats on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report and have on file at the Extension Office by May 15. When entering those animals in 4hOnline follow these identification rules:

•Birth dates must be identified for all meat and dairy does

•Breeding Does must have an official tag (EID or scrapie tag) or tattoo recorded

•If using a tattoo, it must follow official guidelines: 1) Left Ear = individual animal identifier 2) Right Ear = Herd Prefix

•If scrapies tag is used for identification as a tag, be sure the entire scrapies tag including both the flock ID number and the individual animal ID number are entered below.

8. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications, and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

9. When selecting classes based on age, use the age of the animal at the county fair show day. NEW for 2023: Breeding Meat Doe classes should be registered in Fair Entry as junior, yearling and senior classes which are by birthdate. Breeding meat does will be weighed at county fair check-in and classes will be sorted by weight.

10. Fair weigh-in will be from 3 p.m. — 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoon for wethers and breeding meat does. All other goats must be checked-in with superintendent at the east side of the barn by 6 p.m. Sunday.

11. Meat & dairy goat wethers should be uniformly clipped 3/8 inch length or less above the knee and hock joints to include the head, excluding the tail, prior to arrival on the grounds. Goats should arrive to fairgrounds clipped and require only possible touch ups.

12. Removal of horns on the fairgrounds is NOT permitted. No horns allowed for dairy does. Wethers or breeding does may or may not have horns. Those with horns should be blunt tipped for safety reasons. If a doe is registered with a certain breed association, check with breed standards for that breed. Keep in mind that if showing in other open shows, their rules or standards may be different than the Washington County Fair.

13. Fitting is allowed for both market and breeding goats, however, painting, powdering, dyeing and use of color agents is not allowed. Animals which show evidence of this will not be permitted in the show ring. Animals may be toweled at time of judging.

14. Grooming stands should be removed from the barn and prep spaces after show day. Dairy goat milking stands are allowed.

15. The top 10 rate of gain wethers will be recognized.

16. Goat Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fair book. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

** Dairy Goats & Meat Goats Special Awards:

•Champion Jr. Dairy Doe — Mike & Bev Black

•Champion Yearling Dairy Doe — Wellman Produce

•Champion Sr. Dairy Doe — Duane & Vicky Fisher Family

•Champion Overall Dairy Goat Trophy — Gene Miller & Family

•Champion Overall Dairy Goat Cash Award — Mike & Bev Black

•Champion Dairy Wether Trophy — Statler Construction

•Champion Dairy Wether $25 Cash Award — Duane & Vicky Fisher

•Champion Crossbred Wether Trophy — Powell Funeral Home

•Champion Jr. Breeding Meat Doe Trophy — Jason & Katherine Sieren

•Champion Yearling Breeding Meat Doe Trophy- Carl & Jenny Unternahrer

•Champion Sr. Breeding Meat Doe Trophy — Carl & Jenny Unternahrer

•Supreme Champion Breeding Meat Doe — Carl & Jenny Unternahrer

•Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Meat Doe — Farmers Elevator — Verlyn Yoder

•Top 5 Overall Breeding Meat Doe Banners:

•Overall Grand Champion Breeding Meat Doe — BLAC Diamond Boer Goats

•Overall Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Meat Doe — BLAC Diamond Boer Goats

•3rd Overall Breeding Meat Doe — KDK Sales

•4th Overall Breeding Meat Doe — KDK Sales

•5th Overall Breeding Meat Doe — KDK Sales

•Grand Champion Overall Meat Goat Trophy — Art & Shari Sweeting Family

•Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Trophy — Carl & Jenny Unternahrer

•Top 5 Overall Market Meat Goat Banners:

•Overall Grand Champion Market Meat Goat — Powell Funeral Home

•Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Meat Goat — Powell Funeral Home

•3rd Overall Market Meat Goat — Powell Funeral Home

•4th Overall Market Meat Goat — Powell Funeral Home

•5th Overall Market Meat Goat — Powell Funeral Home

•Champion Rate of Gain Trophy — JB Boer Goats

•Champion Jr. Goat Showmanship Trophy — Kennedy Insurance Agency

•Champion Jr. Goat Showmanship Belt Buckle — Van Roekel Family

•Reserve Champion Jr. Goat Showmanship Banner — Art & Shari Sweeting Family

•Champion Int. Goat Showmanship Trophy — Washington County Fair

•Champion Int. Goat Showmanship Belt Buckle — BLAC Diamond Boer Goats

•Reserve Champion Int. Goat Showmanship Banner — Art & Shari Sweeting Family

•Champion Sr. Goat Showmanship Trophy — Iowa Meat Goat Association

•Champion Sr. Goat Showmanship Belt Buckle — Dave & Jeanna Gerot

•Reserve Champion Sr. Goat Showmanship Banner — Art & Shari Sweeting Family

DAIRY GOATS & MEAT GOATS

CLASS NO. CLASS NAME

Limit of two entries per class listed below:

22001 Junior Dairy Doe, never freshened (born Aug. 1, 2022 — May 15, 2023)

22002 Yearling Dairy Doe- (born July 31, 2021 — July 31, 2022)

22003 Senior Dairy Doe- freshened (born before July 31, 2021)

22101 Dairy Goat- Wether

22201Crossbred Wether

22301 Breeding Meat Doe Junior Class (born Aug. 1, 2022 — May 15, 2023)

22302 Breeding Meat Doe Yearling Class (born July 31, 2021 — July 31, 2022)

22303 Breeding Meat Doe Senior Class (born before July 31, 2021)

Market Meat Goat Classes

22401 Commercial Meat Goat-Wether or Doe

Superintendents Bruce Kaufman, Brian Becker

Swine Committee: Shane Brinning, Ryan Gerot, Tim Marek, Casey Peck, Jayme Sieren

RULES AND REGULATIONS

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT: Washington County Fair Swine Projects must be ractopamine-free (paylean free). This feed additive is banned by most major packing plants, so to protect/respect that market outlet, no swine exhibited at the county fair can have exposure to this feed additive. All swine exhibitors/parents must have attended the mandatory swine exhibitor meeting 2.21.23 or have attended in 2020-2022 for training on how to prepare facilities for these types of projects. The Extension Office must have on file that your family was in attendance at one of those meetings. The "How to Prepare for Ractopamine-Free Swine" handout is available from Washington County Extension Office. Attendance at one of these meetings is required to show swine at the 2023 Washington County Fair. Due to high risk of cross-contamination, it is important to work with only feed sources/mills who are ractopamine-free. It is important to also reduce risk of cross-contamination with a similar beef product, Optiflexx®.

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements at the front of the fair book.

2. Recommended all pigs be farrowed after Dec. 25 of the previous year.

3. All pigs must be individually ear marked, ear tagged and recorded through the 4-H member's 4hOnline account by May 15. FFA members must have the Livestock Identification Report 4-H 106LS turned into the Extension Office by May 15. The maximum number of pigs to be identified is 32. The maximum number of pigs to be exhibited is 6.

a) All market swine projects must be marked in both ears according to Standard Ear Marking System (right earmarks identify the litter and left earmarks identify the individual pigs in the litter). Production barrows, production gilts and single source pigs do not require ear notches

b) Pigs should be earmarked within 7 days after birth or within 7 days after being selected or bought as feeder pigs. Swine with fresh ear notches or without ear notches will be ineligible to show. **Decision to be made by swine committee.

c) Animals with the same ear notches cannot be entered by more than 1 member of a family.

4. All swine must be ear tagged when they are nominated by May 15. These must be a USDA tag or 840 tag should be ordered through the Washington County Extension Office online swine ear tag order due April 15 at https://tinyurl.com/WashFairSwineTags23 Tags cost $2 per county fair, $10 per state fair. Pay at time of pick up. Tags available for pick up from the Extension Office April 25-May 8.

5. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and awardrobe) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

6. Fair Entry Limits = The maximum number of pigs exhibited is 6.

•Limit of two entries in each of the following divisions (not to exceed the total of 6 pigs)

Production Barrow

Production Gilt

Market Barrow

Market Gilt

Commercial Breeding Gilt

•Limit of two entries per breed in the following divisions (not to exceed the total of 6 pigs)

Purebred Market

Purebred Breeding Gilt

•Limit of one entry in Pen of 3

7. There will be 2 divisions of market barrows and market gilts. An exhibitor can have animals in both divisions but with 2 total market barrows and 2 total market gilts. Those two divisions are:

•Home Raised = Definition = Barrows/gilts that are from sows/gilts bred and farrowed by the exhibitor's family. Family includes parents/guardians.

•Purchased

8. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

9. Weight classes will be determined by the superintendents based on Monday's county fair weigh-in results. For best evaluation in the ring, pigs should be at appropriate market weight.

10. Scans: Individual Production Barrows and Gilts will be scanned for back fat and loin eye area, then ranked according to NPPC guidelines for lean gain per day. Home raised barrows/gilts and purchased barrows/gilts will not be scanned. Only production barrows/gilts will be scanned for completion of the "lean gain per day" calculation.

11. Stalling: As space allows, it will be the goal that each swine exhibitor has two stalls total regardless of the number of pigs. The safety and welfare of animals will be taken into consideration with size of animal and heat. It will be necessary and important to work with your club to decide who needs two stalls for pigs (or potentially more) and which stalls will be used for shared tack space if needed.

12. Fair Unload: Health papers are not required at county fair for swine projects. However, all pigs must be unloaded ONLY at the west side doors during the designated unload times after being cleared by the vet on site. Any animals in the barn without vet inspection on site will be disqualified and sent home. Unload times are Sunday 5pm-10pm and Monday 6:30 a.m.-7:a.m.. Families are strongly encouraged to streamline all tack unloading so they are not backing up the line.

13. Mandatory Swine Meeting: Pigs will be individually weighed on Monday morning of fair after the 7:45 a.m. exhibitor meeting. REMINDER all exhibitors and/or family must be present at this meeting for special directions, fair paperwork and procedures for the fair. This meeting will be held in the show barn, so exhibitors/parents may be seated and ready by 7:45.

14. Mandatory Swine Cards: All exhibitors will receive their swine cards at the Monday morning Swine Exhibitor meeting. If these cards are not completed accurately and turned into superintendents as pigs cross the scale, pigs will not be included on the show order. Exhibitors will complete cards front and back. Swine cards will also note where pigs are going after fair. Names and addresses will be required.

15. Marketing Options: All pigs shown at the Washington County Fair will have the opportunity to go directly to slaughter. This group market/transport will be coordinated by the Washington County Extension Office. Hogs will be transported to Heinhold Hog buying station in Freemont, Iowa. REMINDER: all pigs must be ractopamine free or there will be loss of entire sale for Washington County Fair pigs. REMINDER Any pigs being sold with the group transport and hauled on the truck directly from the fairgrounds, must be decided by the 4-H’er at weigh-in on Monday morning and documented on the exhibitor's swine card at weigh-in Monday morning. Hogs will be sold on a Grade & Yield basis. Packer will determine price. Checks will be sent to exhibitor from the Extension Office in August. Insurance and check-off is covered for each exhibitor by donation from Brenneman Pork. The scanning fee will be deducted for each animal scanned. Trucking fees are donated by Jared Holmes with Holmes Livestock Logistics. Hogs will be tattooed at weigh-in Monday morning to identify hogs going to market with fair load. Load out time is traditionally Friday morning around 5 a.m. Exhibitors should know the barn will be near empty when they arrive Friday morning for cleaning. Because of severe price discounts for lightweights, pigs weighing less than 220 pounds should not be brought to the fair.

16. The movement of all swine following the county fair must be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship through the Iowa Swine Exhibitions Reporting Form under 2012 Legislative changes. If pigs are NOT going to Heinhold Hog on the fair truck, the exhibitor must complete a Non-Terminal Form on the swine exhibitor card. This form will include the seller's and buyer's address and other contact information. The exhibitor, parent, buyer and/or seller must take responsibility not to transfer disease from the fair to a swine production site. It is recommended pigs returning from the fair or other non-terminal shows should be isolated from other pigs at the farm. Work with your veterinarian to establish an isolation plan.

17. All pigs clipped for exhibition must have a minimum hair length of 1/2."

18. Swine Showmanship: Participation in showmanship is open to all exhibitors from the production, market and breeding classes. The showmanship classes will take place between the production and market show approximately 10 a.m. with both production and market judges working together to select champions. Showmanship exhibitors will compete as junior, intermediate, senior and Top Gun. Any age divisions too large for one class will be divided with a champion drive for that age division. Once an exhibitor has won showmanship champion their age division, the following year if they are still in that age division, they will show in the Top Gun Showmanship Drive instead of their age division class. This Top Gun class will be made of all previous showmanship champions until they move into the next age division. In 2023, the champions from 2021 & 2022 will be in the Top Gun class if they are in the same age division as the year they earned champion. See showmanship section of this book for other standard showmanship rules.

19. Sulfa Residue: Fair pigs may be tested at the slaughter plant for "sulfa residues." It is extremely important that all fair bound pigs NOT BE FED OR EXPOSED TO MANURE OF PIGS FED ANY SULFA CONTAINING FEED or TREATED WITH SULFA MEDICATIONS to prevent possible illegal residues in the pork meat. Please help reduce the industry "problem" of illegal drug residues by following withdrawal requirements and record all appropriate medications on affidavit forms at fair check-in.

20. Swine Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fair book. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

21. Swine Premium Fund Swine are not included in the County Fair Livestock Auction, but to encourage exhibitors in the swine project area, reward their commitment and learning to the industry, and provide a small premium to put towards project expenses, the 4-H Swine Committee collects donations for a Swine Premium Fund. All swine exhibitors will receive the same amount from the swine premium fund in a premium check post fair. Local businesses, agriculture companies or private families are welcome to make donations to this fund which will support all swine exhibitors equally from Washington County. Contact the Extension Office at 319-653-4811 if interested in giving. We thank sponsors who have given as of 3.15.23 listed below. The complete listing will be recognized at the swine show and livestock auction. The swine premium fund was originally established in 2021.

Grand Champion Sponsor Level:

Reserve Champion Sponsor Level: CBI Bank & Trust, Keota Vet

Purple Ribbon: Greiner Crop Services, KDK Sales, Liberty Savings Bank, PSI, QC Supply, Wellman Produce

Lavender Ribbon:

Blue Ribbon: Bazooka Farmstar, Brinning Genetics, Derek Greiner Power Washing, Hog Slat — Jaxon Hixson, Keota Custom Meats, Vittetoe Inc, Washington Ag Supply, Riverside Feed & Grain, Horak Insurance,

22. The Iowa State Fair swine nomination process requires entry through a separate ISF DNA collection/tagging process which is separate from the county weigh-in. This step must be completed by May 10. Call the Extension Office for more information about the ISF nomination process.

23. NEW for 2023 Swine Knowledge Competition

•This is another way for swine exhibitors to show their knowledge of the species regarding health, feed, composition, marketing, and more.

•25-point multiple choice test by age division of junior, intermediate, seniors

•Test will be July 8 in upstairs of Dallmeyer Hall 9am-noon on a walk-in basis. No assigned time per exhibitor. This is the new county-wide Knowledge Day for all livestock testing/interviews.

•No pre-registration required but participants must have swine exhibitor for the current fair season. No premium award money is given for participation.

•Awards will be recognized as Champion and Reserve Champion in each age division. These will be announced in between Production and Market Swine Show with award recipients to be present in the show ring.

Swine Class Details:

Production Barrow Division Guidelines

A) Exhibitors may nominate a maximum of 6 barrows at the production county weigh-in in April. Pigs entered in the production division must be weighed/tagged by committee during the Saturday weigh-in.

B) No barrows over 55 pounds at weigh-in will be accepted. Pigs must be ear-notched and castrated prior to weigh-in (no exceptions).

C) The swine committee recommends a weight range of 220-300 pounds for all market swine entries; with the exception that production barrows will be allowed to surpass the 300 pound maximum and still be eligible for class entry and show due to the rate of gain feature in production divisions.

D) Pigs shown in the production (derby) division CAN be shown as part of a Pen of 3. The composition of the Pen of 3 can include production barrows or gilts, purchased barrows, home raised barrows, market gilts, breeding gilts or purebreds.

E) Production barrows that were nominated on April 15, but not shown in the production barrow division may be shown in other classes but are subject to those rules.

Production Gilt Division Guidelines

A) Exhibitors may nominate a maximum of 6 gilts at the production county weigh-in in April. Pigs entered in the production division must be weighed/tagged by committee during the Saturday weigh-in.

B) No barrows over 55 pounds at weigh-in will be accepted. Pigs must be ear-notched prior to weigh-in (no exceptions).

C) The swine committee recommends a market weight range of 220-300 pounds for all market swine entries; exception is that production gilts will be allowed to surpass the 300 pound maximum and still be eligible for class entry and show due to the rate of gain feature in production divisions.

E) Production gilts that were nominated on April 15, but not shown in the production gilt division may be shown in other classes but are subject to those rules.

Single Source Commercial Swine Class

A) Participants must sign up by April 1 with the Extension Office, and pay a non-refundable ‘deposit’ ($10 per head).

B) Participants can purchase up to four pigs from the county's single source producer but show a maximum of only three. Exhibitors are also responsible for the extra pig purchased that does not come to the fair. 4-Hers in the Single Source class may bring other pigs to show in the production barrow/gilt class — but no other swine classes.

C) Pigs will be ear tagged and vaccinated by producer. The producer will keep them until the first of May when weather is more favorable for small pigs. Members will pick them up from a location determined by producer and Extension

D) All pigs will be selected and distributed to youth randomly by drawing tag numbers.

E) Price will be set according to market value the day of pick up. Participants will pay the balance after the fair regardless of if the animal exhibits at the fair.

F) All class participants will show in the Single Source Commercial Derby Class which will require a scan and fee paid for Brenneman Pork. All scan scores will be averaged together and the average used in the overall scoring.

G) Participants will be required to review the "Your 4-H Market Hog Project" booklet and other educational resources provided by the Extension Office prior to weigh-in. Pork Producers will highlight specific sections as they see fit but especially Early Care and Management, Facilities and Equipment, and Feed.

H) Interview will take place before fair with Pork Producers regarding material from booklet and the overall experience.

I) Derby is 45 pts. Show ring is 10 pts. Interview is 45 pts. = 100 pts.

Single Source Commercial Swine Class — Class 26111 (Limit of 3 entries and other pigs only in production barrow class)

a) Must be tagged and weighed at the Single Source Pig Pick-Up arranged by the Extension Office.

b) Will be judged with a combination score of on hoof, interview, and derby average.

c) Will be scanned and lean gain per day of age calculated and an average used in scoring

d) Top 5 overall will be ranked live in each division

e) Minimum weight is 220#, no maximum weight limit due to performance component

Production Barrow — Class 26112 (Limit of 2 entries)

a) Must be nominated, tagged and weighed at the designated county weigh-in.

b) Will be scanned and lean gain per day of age calculated

c) Minimum weight is 220#, no maximum weight limit due to performance component

d) Individuals may be used in the Pen of Three Market Pigs

Production Gilt — Class 26113 (Limit of 2 entries)

a) Must be nominated, tagged and weighed at the designated county weigh-in.

b) Will be scanned and lean gain per day of age calculated

c) Minimum weight is 220#, no maximum weight limit due to performance component

d) Individuals may be used in the Pen of Three Market Pigs

Individual Market Barrow — (Limit of 2 entries)

a) By May 15, 4-H members must identify pigs through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify pigs on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report

b) May be farrowed by exhibitor or purchased as feeder pig by May 1.

c) May be a part of Pen of Three or a separate pig.

d) Top 5 overall will be ranked live in each division

e) Recommended weight range — 220#-300#

f) Two divisions

•Home Raised — Class 26114

**Must have been farrowed and raised on exhibitor's farm (see definition)

•Purchased — Class 26115

**Was not farrowed on exhibitor's farm.

Individual Market Gilt — (Limit of 2 entries)

a) By May 15, 4-H members must identify pigs through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify pigs on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report

b) May be farrowed by exhibitor or purchased as feeder pig by May 1.

c) May be a part of Pen of Three or a separate pig.

d) Top 5 overall will be ranked live in each division

e) Recommended weight range — 220#-300#

f) Two divisions

•Home Raised — Class 26116

**Must have been farrowed and raised on exhibitor's farm (see definition)

•Purchased — Class 26117

**Was not farrowed on exhibitor's farm.

Purebred Market — Class 26118 (NEW in 2023: Limit of 2 entries per breed)

a) By May 15, 4-H members must identify pigs through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify pigs on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report

b) 3 or more of a breed will have its own class. Breeds of 2 or less will be shown in the same class with 12 maximum in a class.

c) Pedigree will be required for all purebreds. Registration papers must be presented at fair weigh-in time. The papers must be in the 4-H’ers name or show a logical family relationship. Litter registrations from the National Swine Registry will be accepted. Information recorded in 4honline and/or 4-H 106 form MUST match the registration papers.

d) May be a part of Pen of Three or a separate pig.

e) Recommended weight range — 220#-300#

f) Can be market gilt or market barrow.

Purebred Breeding Gilt — Class 26211 (NEW in 2023: Limit of 2 entries per breed)

a) By May 15, 4-H members must identify pigs through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify pigs on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report.

b) 3 or more of a breed will have its own class. Breeds of 2 or less will be shown in the same class with 12 maximum in a class.

c) Pedigree will be required for all purebreds. Registration papers must be presented at fair weigh-in time. The papers must be in the 4-H’ers name or show a logical family relationship. Litter registrations from the National Swine Registry will be accepted. Information recorded in 4hOnline and/or 4-H 106 form MUST match the registration papers.

d) May be a part of Pen of Three or a separate pig.

e) Born after Dec. one of the previous year.

Commercial Breeding Gilt — Class 26213 (Limit of 2 entries)

a) By May 15, 4-H members must identify pigs through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify pigs on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report.

b) May be a part of Pen of Three or a separate pig.

c) Born after Dec. one of the previous year.

d) 220# minimum — 330# maximum.

Pen of Three Market Pigs — Class 26300 (Limit of 1 entry)

a) May be either barrows or gilts. Must include pigs weighed and identified through 4-H members’ 4hOnline account or FFA members 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report by May 15. Need not be littermates.

b) Pigs shown in the production (derby) division CAN be shown in the Pen of 3. The composition of the Pen of 3 shall include production barrows, production gilts, purchased barrows, home raised barrows, market gilts, breeding gilts or purebreds.

**Swine Special Awards:

•Market Grand Champion Belt Buckle — Stout Heritage Farms- Rachel Fishback & Vince Stout

•Grand Champion Market Swine Banner — DeKalb Feeds, div. of Hueber Feed — Joe TeBockhorst

•Reserve Grand Champion Market Swine Banner -Shane & Kathleen Brinning

•3rd Overall Market Hog Banner — Brian & Shannon Greiner Family

•4th Overall Market Hog Banner — Gerot Genetics

•5th Overall Market Hog Banner- Stout Heritage Farms- Rachel Fishback & Vince Stout

•Champion & Reserve Production Swine banners — sponsored by Washington County Pork Producers

•Ribbons sponsored by: Feed Energy Company-Shaun Greiner

•Swine Trucking: Holmes Livestock Logistics

•Derby scan fees, insurance fees, and pork check-off fees sponsored by Brenneman Pork ($1,000)

Single Source Commercial Swine Class

•Champion Single Source Commercial Swine Banner — Wellman Produce

•Reserve Champion Single Source Commercial Swine Banner — JWV Pork

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 commercial swine (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$75 — Ebert Painting-Bill & Kathy Ebert

$55 — Washington County Pork Producers

$25 — Don Lewis Family

$25 — Gerot Genetics — Ryan Gerot

Production Barrow (Live)

•Champion Production Barrow Banner — DeKalb Feeds, div. of Hueber Feed — Joe TeBockhorst

•Champion Production Barrow $25 Cash Award — KCTC — Kalona Cooperative Technology Company

•Reserve Champion Production Barrow Banner — Ron Carroll

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 production barrows (live) (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15)

$140 — Washington County Pork Producers

$20 — Ebert Painting-Bill & Kathy Ebert

$20 — Farmers Co-op Keota & Ainsworth

Production Gilt (Live)

•Champion Production Gilt Banner — Derek & Jolisa Bombei Family

•Champion Production Gilt $25 Cash Award — Mike Hammen Family

•Reserve Champion Production Gilt Banner — Cody & Chelsea Branstad

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 production gilts (live) (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15)

$120 — In Memory of Robert L. Bonar given by Robb & Angela Bonar- Kauffman

$20 — Washington Ag Supply

$20- Washington State Bank

$20 — United Animal Health — Virgil Meyer

•Grand Champion Production Swine banner — Washington County Pork Producers

•Reserve Grand Champion Production Swine banner — Washington County Pork Producers

Production Swine (Carcass Scan)

•Champion Production Swine Carcass Scan Banner — In Memory of Ray Cheever by Tammy Lowe

•Reserve Champion Production Swine Carcass Scan Banner — Rebuh Feeders, Inc.-Claude & Mary Greiner

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 swine (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) presented by Washington County Pork Producers

Individual Market Barrow

•Grand Champion Market Barrow Banner — Feed Energy Company — Shaun Greiner

•Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow Banner- Vittetoe Insurance, Inc — Don Vittetoe, Agent

Home Raised Division Barrow

•Champion Home Raised Barrow Banner — Roger & Kathy Brinning

•Reserve Champion Home Raised Barrow Banner — Farm Credit Services of America-Alan Buckert, Brad Marek

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 barrows (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$50 — United Animal Health — Jay Lampe

$50 — United Animal Health — Virgil Meyer

$30 — Washington Ag Supply

$25 — Miss Emma Junktiquing at Slim's

$25 — Fred Greiner-Pioneer Seeds

Purchased Division Barrow

•Champion Purchased Market Barrow Banner — Bazooka Farmstar Inc.

•Reserve Champion Purchased Market Barrow Banner — Hog Slat — Jason Hixson

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 barrows (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$130 — Farmer's Co-op — Keota & Ainsworth

$25 — Mose Levy, Inc.

$25 — Stout Heritage Farms- Rachel Fishback & Vince Stout

Purebred Market Division

•Champion Purebred Banner — Larry & Jan Marek

•Reserve Champion Purebred Banner — In Memory of Peggy Miksch

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 purebred swine (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$90 — JBS — Jim & Cheryl Hinckley

$45 — Vittetoe Insurance, Inc. — Don Vittetoe

$25 — Schlapkohl Veterinary Services

$20 — Brinning Genetics — Shane & Kathleen Brinning

Individual Market Gilt

•Champion Market Gilt Banner — Vittetoe Insurance, Inc— Don Vittetoe, Agent

•Reserve Champion Market Gilt Banner — Sieren Swine Farm

Home Raised Division Market Gilt

•Champion Home Raised Market Gilt Banner — Farm Credit Services of America-Alan Buckert, Brad Marek

•Reserve Champion Home Raised Market Gilt Banner — Nic & Jayna Shalla

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 gilts (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$55 — United Animal Health — Virgil Meyer

$60 — Washington State Bank

$25 — Bret West Family

$25 — Ameriprise Financial

$15 — DeKalb Feeds, div. of Hueber Feeds — Joe TeBockhorst

Purchased Division Market Gilt

Champion Purchased Market Gilt Banner — A and N Fishback Acres

Reserve Champion Purchased Market Gilt Banner — Feed Energy Company-Shaun Greiner

$180 in cash awards to the top 5 gilts (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$70 — Washington State Bank

$65 — Brian & Shannon Greiner Family

$25 — Hills Bank and Trust Company

$25 — JBS — Jim & Cheryl Hinckley

$15 — Don Lewis Family

Breeding Gilt

•Champion Breeding Gilt Belt Buckle — First Take Genetics — Luke Greiner & Micah Harmsen

•Champion Breeding Gilt Banner — In Memory of Robert L. Bonar given by Robb & Angela Bonar-Kauffman

•Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt Banner — In Memory of Robert L. Bonar by Robb & Angela Bonar-Kauffman

•3rd Overall Breeding Gilt Banner — Stout Heritage Farms- Rachel Fishback & Vince Stout

•4th Overall Breeding Gilt Banner — Stout Heritage Farms- Rachel Fishback & Vince Stout

•5th Overall Breeding Gilt Banner- Stout Heritage Farms- Rachel Fishback & Vince Stout

Purebred Division Breeding Gilt

•Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt Banner — Walridge Farms — Jerry & Mindy Driscoll

•Reserve Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt Banner — Walridge Farms — Jerry & Mindy Driscoll

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 gilts (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$80 — Cody & Chelsea Branstad

$60 — JBS — Jim & Cheryl Hinckley

$40 — Tad TeBockhorst

Commercial Division Breeding Gilt

•Champion Commercial Breeding Gilt Banner — Feed Energy Company- Shaun Greiner

•Reserve Champion Commercial Breeding Gilt Banner — Ed & Karen Chabal

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 gilts (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$125 — Tad TeBockhorst

$30 — Brinning Genetics — Shane & Kathleen Brinning

$25 — Berdo Farms

Market Pen of Three

•Champion Pen of 3 Banner — Nic & Jayna Shalla

•Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Banner— Fred Greiner-Pioneer Seeds

•$180 in cash awards to the top 5 pens of three (1st $60, 2nd $45, 3rd $35, 4th $25, 5th $15) by the following donors:

$30 — Vittetoe Insurance, Inc. — Don Vittetoe, Agent

$50 — In Memory of John E. Young-former Swine Supt. & Fair Board Member

$25 — Mose Levy, Inc.

$25 — Livestock Equipment Sales, Riverside

$25 — Riverside Grain & Feed

$25 — CBI Bank & Trust

Swine Knowledge Competition

•Champion Senior — $100 Washington County Pork Producers

•Reserve Champion Senior — $50 Washington County Pork Producers

•Champion Intermediate — $100 Washington County Pork Producers

•Reserve Champion Intermediate — $50 Washington County Pork Producers

•Champion Junior — $100 Washington County Pork Producers

•Reserve Champion Junior — $50 Washington County Pork Producers

•Champion and Reserve Rosettes — Brittany Graber

Champion Swine Showmanship

•Market Reserve Champion Showmanship Banners: Gerot Genetics — Ryan Gerot

•Champion Junior Market Showmanship Trophy — Keota Vet Clinic

$20 — Cedar Family Farms

$30 — DeKalb Feeds, div. of Hueber Feed — Joe TeBockhorst

Swine Show Brush — Joe, Gwen & Tad Tebockhorst

•Champion Intermediate Market Showmanship Trophy — Kennedy Insurance Agency

$20 — Prescription Feeds, Inc.

$30 — DeKalb Feeds, div. of Hueber Feed — Joe TeBockhorst

Swine Show Brush — Joe, Gwen & Tad Tebockhorst Champion Senior Market

•Champion Senior Showmanship Trophy — Vittetoe Insurance, Inc. — Don Vittetoe, Agent

$20 — 4-H Wood Products, LLP

$30 — DeKalb Feeds, div. of Hueber Feed — Joe TeBockhorst

Swine Show Brush — Cedar Family Farms

•Champion Top Gun Market Showmanship Trophy — KCTC — Kalona Cooperative Technology Company

$20 — KCTC — Kalona Cooperative Technology Company

$30 — Bruce & LeAnna Watson

Swine Show Brush — Cedar Family Farms

SWINE

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

26111/Single Source Commercial Swine

26112/Production Barrow

26113/Production Gilt

26114/Home Raised Barrow

26115/Purchased Market Barrow

26116/Home Raised Market Gilt

26117/Purchased Market Gilt

26118/Purebred Market (Gilts & Barrows)

26211/Purebred Breeding Gilt

26213/Commercial Breeding Gilt

26300/Market Pen of Three

Superintendents Ted Greiner and Todd Schmitz

Project Leader: Bridget Litwiller

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements.

2. According to the State Vet, all lambs exhibited at the county fair must have an official USDA Scrapie ID tag in its ear. This includes all sheep. Lambs not having the Scrapie ID tag will not be exhibited at the county fair and sent home.

3. Only lambs dropped after Jan. 1, of the current year are eligible to show.

4. County Fair market lambs and commercial ewe lambs must attend the designated weigh-in in May to receive a 4-H ear tag and be weighed. It is suggested that individual market lambs or production lambs weigh no more than 75 lbs. at weigh-in. Those animals and weigh-in data must be entered in 4hOnline by May 15 by the exhibitor. Extension staff will confirm data entered and make corrections when needed working with the family. A maximum of 15 may be nominated. Commercial ewes must also be tagged on county weigh-in day and date of birth must be recorded.

5. By May 15, 4-H members must identify non-weigh-in animals through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify animals on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report and have on file at the Extension Office by May 15. FFA members should work closely with their FFA advisors to get those forms and meet deadlines.

7. A fair vet will visually check all lambs BEFORE the lambs may enter the barn. Any lamb detected to have Club Lamb Fungus or other health issues will not be allowed to enter the barn or exhibit at the county fair. All market lambs and commercial ewes must be slick sheared before vet inspection at check-in on Sunday night.

8. At the County Fair, lambs will be weighed starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday. ALL LAMBS must be weighed and checked in Sunday evening from 4 p.m. — 6 p.m. A fair vet will visually check all lambs BEFORE the lambs may enter the barn for any infectious diseases especially club lamb fungus. Any lamb infected will not be allowed to enter the barn or exhibit at the county fair. All market lambs and commercial ewe lambs must be slick sheared before the vet inspection at check-in on Sunday evening.

9. All market lambs and commercial ewes must be sheared within one week of county fair with the exception of Hair sheep. For vet inspection, lambs must be slick shorn or risk disqualification at the vet's discretion. Slick shorn allows for safe and accurate inspection.

10. All lambs must have been castrated and tail docked (with the exception to hair sheep).

11. Tack stalls will be assigned by superintendents. Required bedding is wood shavings that must be provided by 4-H’er.

12. NEW for 2023: Sheep Exhibitor meeting will be held Monday night at 6:15 p.m. in the north end of the sheep barn for final show day announcements. Exhibitor and a parent are strongly encouraged to attend.

13. After Grand Champion Market Lamb is selected, the top 10 market lambs will be announced. (This will be the top lamb from every market class.) These exhibitors will receive premium cash awards in August. Lambs that qualify for Championship drive they need to stay at the showring in holding pens until dismissed.

14. Rate of Gain: The top 10 market lambs in rate of gain will be recognized and receive ribbons. (No premiums in this class) There is no minimum rate of gain required; however, rate of gain stickers will be worn by exhibitors for the production lambs/carcass lambs and taken into consideration by the judge. Top 5 rate of gain lambs will be recognized with premium cash awards in August.

15. All lambs must be shown to be eligible for the auction. The exhibitor is responsible for enrolling the project in the auction at fair check-in or at the Extension Office by noon the day after the show (Wednesday). All cancellations must be noted at the Extension Office by Thursday noon.

16. No coloring agent or paint used on any sheep. Sheep in violation will not be allowed to show.

17. No icing of lambs allowed. No ice allowed in spray buckets or blankets. Any abusive care including slapping or excessive modification of lambs will be grounds for disqualification at the discretion of show officials. Drenching will not be allowed. If there are health issues involved regarding dehydration, the Fair Vet should be contacted.

18. Lambs that qualify for championship drive will stay at the show ring holding pens until dismissed. Water buckets may be brought to the lamb if needed.

19. According to the State Vet, all sheep exhibited at the county fair must have an official USDA Scrapie ID tag in its ear. This rule is in accordance with the Iowa State Fair and the USDA. Lambs and goats not having the Scrapie ID tag will not be exhibited at the county fair.

Market Sheep Classes:

1. All market lamb classes will be divided by designated breed divisions. Any lambs shown in the market classes cannot be shown in the breeding classes. Market lambs will be broken by fair weights within the breed.

2. If there are over 30 in breed class, those will be broken down by light, medium, and heavy.

3. The designated breed classes include:

a. Suffolk

b. Hampshire

c. Natural (blue/black)

d. Crossbred

e. White breed influence (speckles)

f. Dorset

g. Hair

h. All Other Breeds (AOB) All other breeds not listed above will show in this class. If there are 3 or more of one breed, a new class will be added. All other breeds will be split into white-face and black-face.

4. Lamb classification relies not necessarily on the genetic makeup, but upon the animal's physical characteristics. These include color markings, physical structure, skeletal shape, and feel (softness) of the pelt. Some genetic traits of a breed are not always dominant, and may be difficult to recognize. Each lamb must meet the standards for the breed as determined by a Classifier. This person's word will be final. Please keep in mind, this will be an out-of-county, hired professional following breed standards. Previous classifications in other shows or breeder sales will not alter the classifier's decisions. That person will have the final say.

5. Wethers and ewes will show together in the market classes.

6. Exhibitors may show up to 6 market lambs in the different breed divisions. The sheep committee will make every effort for the exhibitors to show their own animals if possible when making class breaks.

7. Each division champion and reserve will be eligible for the Overall Grand and Reserve Champion lambs.

Production Lamb Class:

•UPDATED in 2023: If an exhibitor is showing 4 individual market lambs, one MUST be a production lamb. Production lambs are only required if exhibitors are bringing 4 lambs. More than one production lamb is allowed with a 6 maximum. Production lambs cannot be shown as an individual market lamb or as a commercial ewe.

•Production Lamb Class (based on carcass scan and live performance). Lambs will be scanned following July County Fair weigh-in coordinated by the department superintendent. A carcass formula used by the Iowa State Fair will be used to determine boneless retails cuts produced per day on test. Scan fees are sponsored by Premier 1 Supplies.

Breeding Sheep Classes:

•Limit of 2 entries in each. Ewes must have date of birth recorded. Entries in these classes are not eligible for auction.

•All purebred breeding ewes must show proof of dam and sire registration. All breeds may be exhibited. See registration requirements in General Rules.

•All purebred and commercial breeding sheep must have been lambed by member or purchased by May 1.

•Breeding Classes Include:

•Purebred Ewe Lamb

•Purebred Yearling Ewe

•White or Speckle-faced Commercial Ewe Lamb

•Black-Faced Commercial Breeding Ewe Lamb

•Commercial Yearling Ewe

Feeder Pen Class (Pen of Three)

1. Members may feed a pen of three or four lambs of either ewes, wethers or mixed lambs. Each member is limited to one pen of three to exhibit at the county fair. Lambs must be born after Jan. one of the current year.

2. Feeder lambs must attend the May sheep weigh-in to be tagged and weighed. Suggested maximum weight is 75 lbs. All lambs must be castrated and docked.

3. Lambs are to be started on feed at weigh in with feed records kept as soon as lambs are purchased or weighed in. Weigh-in date is not counted in rate of gain figures.

4. A beginning price on the project will provided with the average market price for that weight of lambs at the Kalona Sale Barn the week of weigh-in. That will be provided at weigh-in in the spring and also at the fair. Corn and hay prices will also be provided at fair weigh-in to complete all feed records for judging.

5. Feeder lambs are not eligible for rate of gain, individual market class or production class. Feeder lambs are in addition to the 6 lamb limit in the other classes.

6. Animals are to be fed separate from other livestock on the farm. Market Lamb project animals may be fed with them IF space isn't available to keep them separate. Records are important in this project, therefore, it is to your advantage to separate feeder lambs from your other 4-H lambs so records are more accurate.

7. Feed records and cost records must be kept each month (May, June and July). These sheets are available at the Washington County Extension Office or online at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/page/2012-washington-county-fair. These forms are required completed at the time of the sheep show and will be valuable to complete the Total Performance Sheet.

8. Final numbers from the Total Performance Sheet must be posted by the exhibitor at the feeder lamb's pen by Monday 10 a.m. of the fair.

9. Feeder lambs must be sheared on or before June 1 to assure a #1 pelt for market (during the county fair). Feeder lambs will be shown in the wool and as they come out of the feedlot. No shearing after June 1 is allowed. No extra grooming necessary.

10. All Feeder Lamb pens will be weighed in at the same time as the other sheep. This weight will be used as the sale weight. Animals will be on display the duration of the Washington County Fair.

11. Lambs will be judged at their pen at 8 a.m. as the first class of the sheep show with the judge and records. Exhibitors only will be asked into the ring for comments and awards.

12. Feeder pen entries will be placed on an index score (1/4 on records, 1/4 personal interview (conducted in the pen), 1/4 rate of gain, and 1/4 on live placing).

13. Feeder Lambs may be sold in the county fair livestock auction, however, auction limits will apply. The exhibitor may enter the ring to sell lambs twice with a maximum of five lambs sold. The exhibitor must sign up for the auction by the auction deadline and mark how the lot will be sold.

NEW for 2023 Pair of Lambs Class:

•Lambs must be weighed-in at April/May weigh-in and July County fair weigh-in.

•Lambs can be wethers or ewes.

•Lambs can be previously shown in the market or breeding classes. Pen of 3 lambs or Yearlings cannot be in the Pair of 2 class.

•Lambs must be registered to the same exhibitor in 4hOnline or on required 106 Identification form for FFA members.

•Lambs will be nominated for this class at fair weigh-in.

•Exhibitor will enter the ring with 2 lambs on individual halters or may have another enrolled 4-H/FFA member assist with the second lamb in the ring.

•Class winner will not be eligible for Grand Champion Drive.

•This class will follow the Grand Champion drive and before Showmanship.

Premier Sheep Exhibitor:

Purpose: To recognize 4-H sheep exhibitors who can articulate their understanding about the future of the animal industry, their knowledge of animal production and showmanship.

-Exhibitors will be divided into the divisions of Junior, Intermediate, and Senior.

-Pre-registration is not required but participants must complete all three parts.

-The contest will be composed of three parts

1. Written Quiz- taken on Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to noon on a walk-in basis in the upstairs meeting room of Dallmeyer Hall

•Quiz level is based on age division

•Will be 50% of the contest score

2.Interview- conducted on Saturday, July 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of Dallmeyer Hall on a walk-in basis

•A short interview (10 minutes) on sheep production

•Points will be awarded by the interviewer out of 25

•Show attire is recommended during the interview

3.Showmanship- points will be assigned based on rankings during the show.

•1st place- 25 pts.

•2nd place- 22 pts.

•Purple ribbon- 19 pts.

•Blue ribbon- 15 pts.

-Scores from the quiz, interview, and showmanship, will be added together to determine the overall winner.

-Study guides are available on the Extension website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair under the Livestock section

Sheep Showmanship: Participation in showmanship is open to all exhibitors. Showmanship will be the last classes in the sheep show. Once an exhibitor has won champion showman in their age division, the following year if they are still in that age division, they will show in the Top Gun Showmanship Drive instead of their age division class. This Top Gun class will be made of all previous showmanship champions until they move into the next age division. In 2022, the champions from 2021 & 2020 will be in the Top Gun class if they are in the same age division as the year they earned champion. See showmanship section of this book for other standard showmanship rules.

Sheep Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fairbook. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

**Sheep Special Awards:

•Champion Feeder Lamb Project Banner — Jerry & Mindy Driscoll

•Reserve Champion Feeder Lamb Banner — Triple D Farms — Steve & Pam Davis

•Champion Purebred Ewe Lamb Banner — Garman Show Supply

•Reserve Champion Purebred Ewe Lamb Banner — Kevin & Danielle Shultz

•Champion Purebred Yearling Ewe Banner — Ron Carroll

•Reserve Champion Purebred Yearling Ewe Banner — Kevin & Danielle Shultz

•Champion White or Speckle-Faced Commercial Breeding Ewe Banner — Hills Bank and Trust Company

•Reserve Champion White or Speckle-Faced Commercial Breeding Ewe Banner — Hunter Shultz & Hailey Shultz

•Champion Black-Faced Commercial Breeding Ewe Banner — Bill Anderegg Family

•Reserve Champion Black-Faced Commercial Breeding Ewe Banner — Hunter Shultz & Hailey Shultz

•Champion Commercial Breeding Yearling Ewe Banner — Bill Anderegg Family

•Reserve Champion Commercial Breeding Yearling Ewe Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Supreme Champion Breeding Ewe Belt Buckle — Greiner Club Lambs

•Supreme Champion Breeding Ewe Banner — Sprouse Family Club Lambs

•Supreme Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe Banner — Premier 1 Supplies LLC

•Supreme Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe Canvas Bag — Greiner Club Lambs

•Champion Production Lamb Banner — Christine (Birney) Doonan

•Reserve Champion Production Lamb Banner — Cody & Chelsea Branstad

•Champion Carcass Lamb Banner — Cody & Chelsea Branstad

•Reserve Champion Carcass Lamb Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Champion Rate of Gain Lamb Banner — Jean & Randy Wehr

•Reserve Champion Rate of Gain Lamb Banner- Kevin & Danielle Shultz Family

•Top 5 Rate of Gain Cash Awards — Triple D Farms — Steve & Pam Davis Family

•Champion Dorset Market Sheep Banner — Jeff Sprouse Family

•Reserve Champion Dorset Market Sheep Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Champion Hair Market Sheep Banner — Wehr Farm Supply

•Reserve Champion Hair Market Sheep Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Champion Hampshire Market Sheep Banner — Fletcher & Makenzie Flynn Family

•Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Sheep Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Champion Natural Market Sheep Banner — Jeff Sprouse Family

•Reserve Champion Natural Market Sheep Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Champion Speckle Market Sheep Banner — Sprouse Family Club Lambs

•Reserve Champion Speckle Market Sheep Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Champion Suffolk Market Sheep Banner — Studio E! Dance, Tumbling, & Baton

•Reserve Champion Suffolk Market Sheep Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Champion All Other Breeds Market Sheep Banner — Erwin Farms

•Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Market Sheep Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Champion Crossbred Market Sheep Banner — Sprouse Sisters

•Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Sheep Banner — Ron & Louise Schmitz Family

•Grand Champion Individual Market Lamb Belt Buckle — Greiner Club Lambs

•Grand Champion Individual Market Lamb Banner — Pat Greiner Family

•Reserve Champion Individual Market Lamb Canvas Bag — Greiner Club Lambs

•Reserve Champion Individual Market Lamb Banner — Farmer's Coop — Keota & Ainsworth

•Top 10 Market Lambs divide premium cash awards:

Farmers Coop — Jeff Sprouse

KDK Sales — Greg & Heather Koch

Prairie Mutual Insurance — Donald Lindhart

Farm & Home Mutual Insurance — Nancy Wood

•Pair of Lambs

Champion Banner — Jim and Mary Nebel and family

Reserve Champion Banner — Jason and Bridget Litwiller

•Champion Sheep Showmanship:

Top Gun —Erwin Farms trophy, $20 Phil & Pam Perdock

Senior — Erwin Farms trophy, $10 Phil & Pam Perdock

Intermediate — Phil & Pam Perdock trophy, $10 Phil & Pam Perdock

Junior — Animal Health International trophy, $10 Phil & Pam Perdock

ALL junior showmen exhibiting in the showmanship class will receive a halter from the family of longtime sheep producer Cleo McCoy.

•Champion Premier Sheep Exhibitor Plaque

Junior — Lyle Insurance

Intermediate — Garman Show Supply

Senior — Sprouse Family Club Lambs

SHEEP

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

25001/Feeder Lamb Class (Pen of 3)

25111/Purebred Ewe Lamb

25112/Purebred Yearling Ewe (born in 2022)

25113/White or Speckle-Faced Commercial Breeding Ewe Lamb

25114/Black-Faced Commercial Breeding Ewe Lamb

25115/Commercial Breeding Ewe — Yearling (born in 2022)

25200/Market Lamb (used for all market lambs during Fair Entry registration)

The following market classes will be designated at county fair check-in after classification

25201/Production Lamb (carcass scan)

25203/Dorset Market Lamb

25204/ Hair Market Lamb

25205/Hampshire Market Lamb

25206/Natural Market Lamb

25207/Speckle Market Lamb

25208/Suffolk Market Lamb

25209/All Other Breeds

25210/Crossbred Market Lamb

25300/Pair of Lambs

254/Premier Exhibitor — Sr.

254/Premier Exhibitor — Int.

254/Premier Exhibitor — Jr.

Superintendents Deb Kleese

Committee: Jim Hotchkiss, Suzanne Black, Jessica Read, Jenni Moore

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements. Specific horse rules have been based off the "Rules and Regulations for Equine Shows in Iowa" (4-H 511C). This can be viewed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/horse

2. 4-H/FFA member may own horse, use a family horse, or horse owned by someone else. It is recommended the member must manage the horse at least 75 percent of the time during the project year. Horse project members with leased horses must attend 2 workouts at a minimum in June and July with the horse in the arena.

3. By May 15, 4-H members must identify horses through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify horses on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report and have on file at the Extension Office by May 15.

4. Attendance: Each equine project must attend and participate in at least 2 project workouts to be eligible to show. Workout attendance will be taken with equine name. If workouts are limited due to rain or uncontrollable circumstances, leaders will work with project members to achieve this requirement or appropriate committees will make adjustments. Draft horse and hitch classes are not required to attend workouts. Horse & Pony primary club members should follow the county wide attendance policy for club meetings. Any 4-H members missing more than 3 meetings without prior communication with club leader will be ineligible to exhibit at the fair. Youth connection and success are largely a reflection of their participation and connectedness at the club level. All members most benefit from horse and pony project area with full participation when possible.

5. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

6. No health certificates will be required. Horses will be inspected after arrival on grounds. They should arrive between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Monday of the fair and be checked with the superintendent at the barn. It is recommended that animals be vaccinated for distemper encephalitis. Horses will be vet checked at noon on Monday at the stalls. Parents/youth should be available by phone if questions regarding animal at that time or be at the barn.

7. Members are encouraged to stall at least one equine project at the fair. Any horses that will not be stalled must be recorded in writing to the Extension Office before July 1.

a) Tack stalls will be distributed to clubs as available and assigned by department superintendents.

b) If the barn is full and unable to stall one project from each exhibitor, the appropriate fair committee will notify families with a plan prior to fair.

c) Fair Board and horse committee will do their best to arrange for trailer parking on show day for those not stalled on the grounds, but that cannot be promised pending numbers and conditions.

8. Horses will be judged on Tuesday, starting at 11 a.m. with senior showmanship followed by halter and trail classes.

9. During the fair, up to and through the time of the Horse & Pony show, only 4-H'ers and family members will be allowed to prepare animals for the show. Disqualification from class will result if leaders observe otherwise.

10. Horse committee & judges reserve the right to excuse a horse from the arena that is not safe for the exhibitor or others in the ring

11. Exhibitors will be limited to standard 4-H uniform of solid, plain, front button or snap long-sleeved, collared shirt of any color and jeans. No fancy western outfits. Hard-toed shoes or boots should be worn. 4-H armbands must be worn on the upper left arm or a 4-H chevron can be worn on the upper left chest. (To exhibit at the State Fair, read through 4-H 511C for stricter requirements on dress code per breed of horse.)

12. Exhibitor is responsible to see that entries are entered in proper classes.

13. Equestrian helmet policy

a) 4-H youth are required to wear American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Safety Engineering Institute (SEI) approved protective headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness at all times during all 4-H related events. Examples would include, but are not limited to, county workshops, specific 4-H classes in open horse shows, practices, trail rides, drill teams, fairs, parades, etc. Approved headgear must be worn when mounted and riding and driving-every time, every ride.

b) At any time during the Washington County 4-H Horse Show class, the 4-H superintendent and staff will check a participant's equestrian helmet for proper standards. Individuals found to be wearing an unapproved or defective helmet will not be permitted to participate in the activity until a proper helmet is acquired. Extension staff, volunteers, or Fair Board will not be held responsible for accidents or injuries.

14. Age and class base dates are as follows:

a) Foal born in current year (mare optional)

b) Yearling born in 2022

c) 2-year old born in 2021

d) 3 years and older — born in 2020 or before

e) Trail Performance & Pleasure Class — no age limit

15. There will be 5 different categories in the halter division

a) Ponies 50 inches and under

b) Ponies over 50 inches and under 57 inches

c) Light horses 57 inches and over

d) Mules, donkeys, and burros

e) Draft Horse — (Heavy Horse)

16. A member is limited to four (4) separate halter class entries. Member may have two entries in a halter class, but still may not exceed the four-entry limit for halter classes. If there is an extra entry in one class, it must be exhibited by another 4-H or FFA member registered with Washington County. A member is limited to six (6) entries in performance classes, and one (1) entry in trail performance or in-hand class, or they can be in both with difference horses. The same animal may be entered in one or more than one class.

17. Members will be limited to a maximum of 4 animals exhibited at the fair. A team entry will count as 1 animal.

18. A horse may only exhibit in a class one time. Horses identified under siblings may show in different classes with the same horse. 4-Her's may enter the same horse in classes under more than one 4-H member; however, each horse can only enter and exhibit in a discipline ONE time. Disciplines are the following: Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Ranch Horse Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, English Walk/Trot, Western Walk/Trot, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Flags, Trail & Halter.

19. Halter classes with 3 animals or less entered may be combined at discretion of department superintendent.

20. Mules, donkeys, and burros are eligible for all performance classes.

21. The trail performance class will be shown under saddle (with the exception of miniatures) and will include 6 to 10 obstacles, such as: bridge, gate, pull load, log, mail box, serpentine, etc. Entrants may be asked to walk, trot, and lope both ways of the ring. Events will have a time limit per entry. Members will be observed at workouts to decide levels based upon skill of rider, years of experience, and skill of horse. It will be determined before the show what is the appropriate level. Mules, donkeys, and burros are eligible for the trail class.

22. Stallion colts over one year of age are not eligible to show.

23. Pleasure class will be shown under saddle at walk, trot, and lope in both directions. See 4-H Horse & rule book for evaluation criteria. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/horse

24. Western horsemanship class should see 4-H Horse & rule book for evaluation criteria. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/horse

25. There will be two skill level class in Western Pleasure and three skill level classes in Western Horsemanship. Members will be observed at summer project meetings to determine eligibility.

•First Year will be those exhibiting for the first year and with special department permission. Exhibitors will not be required to lope during performance. Exhibitors in this class will not be eligible for other horsemanship classes.

•Level 1 will be juniors and other members deemed level 1 eligible by horse committee at horse workouts.

•Level 2 will be 2nd year intermediates and older.

26. Liberty Class (miniatures only). Liberty is demonstrating the natural beauty of the miniature horse. Horses are to be judged on style, grace, animation, gaits, presence, and east of catching. The liberty horse is expected to perform at both a canter and a trot.

a) It is the Steward's responsibility to time Liberty classes and to be in possession of a stopwatch.

1. The Steward should be in the same location as the Judge to adjudicate the class.

2. Timing will begin when the halter is dropped, not when the music starts, and the show announcers will announce TIME when the 1 ½ minutes performance time has ended to signal the exhibitor that they can begin the catch.

3. Continue to time the catch.

4. When the 2 minute catch time has elapsed, the show announcer will announce TIME to signal the end of the catch if the animal has not been caught.

5. If the catch is not completed in the 2 minute allotted time frame, the exhibitor is disqualified.

b) Only the exhibitor and one assistant will be allowed in the arena with the horse. Whips and shaker bottles are allowed but touching the horse with aids or hands will result in disqualification.

c) Only the exhibitor can touch the horse during the catch. The horse must be caught and haltered by the exhibitor only within 2 minutes or be disqualified. The assistant may not touch the horse at any time. There will be "No Baiting" (no use of hay, grain, clickers, etc) of Liberty horses during the catch or the horse will be disqualified.

d) Music is required.

e) No deliberate interference with the horse from outside the ring. Announcement is to be made prior to the class to specify that no outside assistance is allowed.

f) All horses entered in the Liberty class must be at least one year old.

g) Exhibitor and assistant should wear appropriate, tasteful attire. A safe costume or theme outfit is allowed for exhibitor and assistant only. The horse must be shown natural, no costume, no glister, no ribbons.

h) If the entered horse falls during its performance the entry is disqualified.

i) Entry will be disqualified if horse leaves the ring during the competition or catch time.

27. Ranch Horse Pleasure Class:

•The purpose of Ranch Horse Pleasure is to reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse The horse's performance should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and that of working ranch horse. See complete rules, expectations, gaits, scoring, and patterns in the "4-H Rules and Regulations for Equine Shows in Iowa."

•Horse or large pony entered in this class are not eligible for other pleasure classes.

28. Horse Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fairbook. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

**Horse Special Awards:

•Grand Champion Halter Pony Trophy — Merle & MaryAnn Pacha

•Grand Champion Halter Horse Trophy — In Memory of Harold Wylie

•Champion Showmanship

Junior — Dan and Jennifer Shike

Intermediate — In Memory of Lyle "Dude" & Marie Lowe

Senior — Gale Whitacre

•Champion Trail Performance Trophy Level 1-Insurance Solutions Agency, LLC-Roger Potratz

•Champion Trail Performance Trophy Level 2 — Steve Jones Quarter Horses

•Champion Trail Performance in Hand for Miniatures — Darren & Karen Dennler

•Champion Western Pleasure Pony, Level 1 Trophy — JKSC Legacy Farms, LLC

•Champion Western Pleasure Pony, Level 2 Trophy — In Memory of Ron Stalder

•Champion Western Pleasure Horse, Level 1 Trophy — In Memory of Bob Duncan

•Champion Western Pleasure Horse, Level 2 Trophy — In Memory of Dorothy Schultz

•Champion Walk Trot Level 1 — Pony — In Honor of Terry Hollingsworth

•Champion Walk Trot Level 2 — Pony — Jon & Jessica Read Family

•Champion Walk Trot Level 1 — Horse — Bazooka Farmstar Inc.

•Champion Walk Trot Level 2 — Horse — John Wagner Family

•Champion 2-Wheel Cart with Pony — Rhonda Clough

•Champion Barrel Race Trophy — In Memory of Chuck Hotle

•Champion Liberty Class — J.R. & Kenna Roth Family

•Champion Pole Bending Trophy — Kirk Howsare

•Champion Hunter Under Saddle Trophy — In Memory of Kathy Witthoft by John & Peg Harris

•Champion Hunt Seat Equitation — Bar C

•Champion Ranch Horse Pleasure Level 1 — Mike & Jane Townsend

•Champion Ranch Horse Pleasure Level 2 — In Memory of Kathy Witthoft

•Champion Western Horsemanship First Year Trophy — Karen Guengerich

•Champion Western Horsemanship Level 1 Trophy — In Memory of Nancy Koehler- Given by Craig Koehler

•Champion Western Horsemanship Level 2 Trophy — Riverside Grain & Feed

•Champion Western Horsemanship Level 2 Halter- IQHA District 1 Director- Becky Grier

•Champion 4-Wheel Wagon Team Hitch (Horses or Pony) — In Memory of Terry & Vickie Moore

•Raymond & Helen Bonar Memorial Trophy & $50 Cash Award — Robb & Angela (Bonar) Kauffman Family will present to an exhibitor selected by the horse department committee which best carries out the 4-H horse project ideals and goals of this former horse project leader and fair horse superintendent.

•Louie Award will be selected by horse superintendents for outstanding workout attendance, participation, and leadership. Sponsored by Sarah Hora and family.

HORSE & PONY

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

Halter Classes (Limit of 4 entries)

31201/Senior Showmanship

31202/Intermediate Showmanship

31203/Junior Showmanship

31204/Pony, 50 inches and under — Foal (with mare optional)

31205/Pony, 50 inches and under — Yearling

31206/Pony, 50 inches and under — 2 years old

31207/Pony, 50 inches and under — 3 years old and older

31208/Pony, over 50 and under 57 inches — Foal (with mare optional)

31209/Pony, over 50 and under 57 inches — Yearling

31210/Pony, over 50 and under 57 inches — 2 years old

31211/Pony, over 50 and under 57 inches — 3 years old and older

31212/Light Horse, 57 inches and over — Foal (with mare optional)

31213/Light Horse, 57 inches and over — Yearling

31214/Light Horse, 57 inches and over — 2 years old

31215/Light Horse, 57 inches and over — 3 years old — 7 years old

31216/Light Horse, 57 inches and over — 8 years old and older

31217/Draft Horse — Foal

31218/Draft Horse — Yearling

31219/Draft Horse — 2 years old

31220/Draft Horse — 3 years old and older

Trail Classes (Limit of 1 entry)

31301/Trail Performance — Horse or Pony, Level 2

31302/Trail Performance — Horse or Pony, Level 1

31303/Trail Performance — in hand for miniatures

Performance Classes (Limit of 6 entries)

31401/Walk Trot Level 2 — Pony

31402/Walk Trot Level 1 — Pony

31403/Walk Trot Level 2 — Horse

31404/Walk Trot Level 1 — Horse

31405/Western Pleasure — Pony Level 2

31406/Western Pleasure — Pony Level 1

31407/Western Pleasure — Horse Level 2

31408/Western Pleasure — Horse Level 1

31409/Ranch Horse Pleasure Level 2

31410/Ranch Horse Pleasure Level 1

31411/Western Horsemanship Level 2

31412/Western Horsemanship Level 1

31413/Western Horsemanship — beginner

31415/4-Wheel Wagon Team Hitch (Horses or Pony)

31416/Hunter Under Saddle (English attire permitted. Formally English Pleasure)

31417/Hunt Seat Equitation (formally English Equitation)

31418/2-Wheel Cart with Pony, 57 inches and under

31419/Liberty Class (miniatures only)

31420/Pole Bending (Horse or Pony)

31421/Barrel Race (Horse or Pony)

31422/Flag Race (no pre-registration)

Superintendent Marty Van Roekel

Committee: Donnie & Ruchel Hiller, Keith Conrad, Marianne Van Roekel

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements.

2. Production Broilers (Pen of 3): Broilers will be sold and provided to any 4-H & FFA members wishing to have entries in this class. Must be registered by May 1 with the Extension Office. Broilers will be:

•Day old cockerels

•One lot of 12 chicks per member

•Birds wing band for id purposes

•Anticipated date of delivery June3-5

3. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

4. Cages will be provided at county fair. Members are responsible to bring own feeders, waters and bedding. Members must clean own cages throughout the week and when exhibits are removed.

5. All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and an authorized tester must have performed the test. A date will be set pre-fair to assist with this process if needed. If not testing at the Washington County pre-fair date, proof of this turned into fair officials by Monday noon. Animals without paperwork will have to be tested. This does not apply to water fowl or production broilers. (See Official Health Requirements.)

6. Broilers should come to the fair and be penned Monday morning between 7 a.m. — 8:30 a.m. They will be weighed at that time. The exhibitor or family member should be present for weigh-in. All other poultry projects should arrive Sunday 3 p.m. — 8 p.m. to assigned cages.

7. Exhibitors should attend the poultry department meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday in the poultry barn.

8. Poultry exhibitors may sell 5 entries (in up to 2 lots) at the Livestock Auction. Sellers must register at the Extension Office by noon Wednesday. Exhibitor must provide carrier to get livestock to and from the auction ring.

9. Poultry Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fair book. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

Rooster Crowing Contest: Roosters will be judged on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. The rooster that crows the most in 15 minutes wins. Limit of one entry in the Rooster Crowing Contest.

**Poultry Special Awards:

•Champion Overall Exhibition Poultry — Don & Ruchel Hiller Family

•Champion Overall Production Poultry — Kyle and Katie Leichty

•Champion Standardized Production Broilers Trophy — Huston Family

•Champion Fancy/Exotic Hobby Bantam Trophy — Thrapp Electric

•Champion Fancy/Exotic Chicken Larger Breed Trophy — Hog Slat — Jason Hixson

•Champion Breeding Turkey Trophy — Kirk Howsare

•Champion Meat Turkey Trophy — Rinner Family Farms

•Champion All Other Poultry Trophy — Archer Appliance & Electronics

•Champion Duck — Andy & Kathy Farrier

•Champion Goose — Kirk Howsare

•Champion Pen of 3 Egg Layers — Professional Proteins, Ltd.

•Champion Single Egg Layer — Professional Proteins, Ltd.

•Rooster Crowing Champion Trophy — Alan & Nancy Schmidt

•Champion Junior Showmanship — In Memory of Bill Blum by Don & Ruchel Hiller Family

•Champion Intermediate Showmanship — Pacha Family

•Champion Senior Showmanship — In Memory of Jim Munn

POULTRY

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

***some classes depending on number of entries may be split

24001/Production Pen of Three Egg Layers (1 entry limit)

24002/Standardized Production Broilers, Pen of Three (1 entry limit)

24003/Single Egg Layer (2 entry limit or 3 entry limit but must also bring a pen of three egg layers if entering 3 singles)

24004/Meat Turkey (2 entry limit)

24005/Bantam-type Chicken (6 entry limit)

24006/Large Breed Chicken (6 entry limit)

24007/Duck (4 entry limit)

24010/Goose (2 entry limit)

24011/Breeding Turkey (2 entry limit)

24012/Other Poultry, not listed above (2 entry limit)

24100/Rooster Crowing Contest (1 entry limit)

Superintendents Chad Dolan

Committee: Kathy Dolan, Teresa Todd, Mike Todd, Craig Morrison, Don Hiller

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements.

2. Rabbits are evaluated based upon American Rabbit Breeders Association Book Standard of Perfection, not by age or size.

3. By May 15, 4-H members must identify animals through 4hOnline account. FFA members must identify horses on the 4-H 106LS Livestock Identification Report and have on file at the Extension Office by May 15.

5. Bucks and does will be classified according to age (Juniors-under 6 months; Seniors-over 6 months). 4-Class Rabbits (smaller breeds, fur breeds, fancy breeds) will be judged separate from 6-Class Rabbits (larger breeds, meat type).

6. Each breed in its respective class will have one rabbit selected as Best of Breed. Best of Breed in each respective 4-Class and 6-Class breed will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion. Champion 4-Class Rabbit and Champion 6-Class Rabbit will then compete for Overall Grand Champion.

7. It is required that all rabbits shown be tattooed in the left ear for positive identification-No Exceptions.

8. Cages will be furnished at fair and set up by the department volunteers at barn set up. Families are encouraged to volunteer that Saturday morning of barn set up. Members are responsible to bring their own feeders and waterers.

9. Auction: Rabbit exhibitors may sell a maximum of 5 entries (in two lots) at the Friday Livestock Auction. Sellers must register at the Extension Office by Thursday noon. All sale rabbits should be at the show ring 15 minutes before the start of the sale. Exhibitor may enter the sale ring only twice. More a than one entry can be sold at once; however, it will be sold as a total lot.

10. Class limits:

a. There is a maximum total limit of 16 entries.

b. Limit of 1 entry in Market Pen of 3 class. Pen of 3 counts as 1 entry.

c. The Single Fryer counts as one entry.

d. Maximum is two rabbits per age group per breed.

11. There is no crossbred rabbit class. If you have a crossbred rabbit it should be entered in the single fryer class.

12. Market Pen of Three & Single Fryer — Meat pens shall consist of three rabbits, all of the same breed and variety. Pen of 3 individuals may not be shown in other classes. Broken meat pens must also be of the same variety. A meat pen does not necessarily have to come from the same litter. A single fryer is one rabbit and CAN come from the Pen of 3. The age limit for both the market pen of three and the single fryer are 10 weeks. Minimum weight 3.5 pounds each. Maximum weight 5.5 pounds each. All rabbits must be weighed in the presence of the judge or at check-in. These rules are in accordance to those listed in the American Rabbit Breeders Association Book of Standards.

13. There will be 3 showmanship awards based on grade divisions presented to the exhibitors that do the best job handling their rabbits and themselves to and from the arena and during the judging.

14. Rabbit Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fair book. Rabbit exhibitors must clean cages and alleyway in front of cages daily and at the end of the fair. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘County Fair’ page under Livestock at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

15. Rabbit Educational Posters The goal of this class is to provide another opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their knowledge in a different way and also to learn more about rabbits while visiting the barn during the county fair. This class is inspired by/modified from the poster class at the Iowa State Fair in the 4-H Rabbit Show.

1. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board -size 22 x 28 inches. Tri-fold corrugated display board will not be accepted.

2. Each exhibitor may enter one poster in each of two rabbit classes:

a) ARBA-Recognized Breeds (focuses on a single breed)

b) Animal Science (topics related to rabbit species)

3. The following sections must be included on the front of the poster. Those who read the poster should be able to gain a better understanding of the subject area.

•Title

•Author

•Introduction

•Body

•Conclusion

Additional poster writing tips:

•The message is brief, direct, and clear. The purpose of the poster is clear: to promote, to inform, to call to action, etc.

•Content is based on credible sources. Copyright rules have been followed. References have been cited on the poster (please see references section below).

•Text is well positioned and easy to read. Size, color, and style choices contribute to easy reading. Text can be read easily from at least 6-8 feet away.

•Visuals are simple, appealing, adequately sized and reinforce or enhance the message

•Layout is attractive (not crowded, has open space). It uses good design and art principles.

•White space is used appropriately, both around the margins and throughout the design so the message is easily read

•Neat and well organized

•Color, text size and design are used to highlight important information or attract attention

•Poster is well constructed/assembled. It will hold up under long periods of display time. Keep in mind this will be posted in the barn all week. Lamination is not required, but might be helpful.

4. Posters should be entered into Fair Entry by July 1; entry is free. Completed poster projects should be turned in at rabbit check-in, no later than Monday at 9 a.m. at the conclusion of county fair rabbit check-in.

5. Poster exhibitors must exhibit at least one rabbit identified in 4hOnline.

6. Label the back of the poster exhibit with your name, division (junior, intermediate, senior), poster class, and club name.

7. References must accompany each poster and all sources of information must be listed, such as ARBA Standard of Perfection, Raising Better Rabbits, etc. It is important to use only accredited internet websites (.edu). Many others contain incorrect information. The ARBA webpage, https://arba.net is acceptable. References must be listed in alphabetical order on the back of the poster and should include the information listed below.

a) Author

b) Year of publication or website

c) Title of publication or website

d) Number of pages or URL

8. Posters are to be turned in during rabbit check-in and taken home at animal release time Friday morning. The rabbit committee is not responsible for posters left behind.

9. Each poster entry is to be completed during the current 4-H year.

10. Poster judging will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 18 at the rabbit barn. Winners will be announced during the 4-H Rabbit Show on Tuesday.

11.4-Hers who submit a poster should be prepared to provide a brief summary presentation (two-minute maximum) of their poster to a panel of judges on Monday at 6 p.m. The purpose of this presentation is to share insight about the topic, why it was selected, what was learned, etc. The judges may ask follow-up questions.

12. Ribbons will be awarded for both the ARBA-Recognized Breeds and Animal Science Classes.

13. Rabbit posters/presentations can only be exhibited once at the Washington County Fair. They cannot be entered in the rabbit classes and also entered in the non-livestock/static exhibits; likewise, the same rabbit presentation cannot be given again on communications night.

**Rabbit Special Awards:

•Overall Grand Champion Banner — Sinclair Tractor of Washington

•Reserve Overall Grand Champion Banner -Hills Bank and Trust Company

•Champion Market Pen of 3 Banner — In Memory of Frank Kleese — Given by Joyce Nebel

•Reserve Champion Market Pen of 3 Banner — Washington Veterinary Clinic — Dr. Shelly Wickham

•Champion 4 Class Rabbit Banner — Bazooka Farmstar, Inc.

•Reserve Champion 4 Class Rabbit Banner — Sanford & Nancy Rugg Family

•Champion 6 Class Rabbit Banner — William Blum Family

•Reserve Champion 6 Class Rabbit Banner — Joyce Nebel

•Champion Single Fryer Banner — Paul Klopfenstein, DVM

•Reserve Single Fryer Banner — Washington Veterinary Clinic — Dr. Shelly Wickham

•Champion Showmanship Plaques

Junior — Sanford & Nancy Rugg Family

Intermediate — Better Fields Crop Insurance

Senior — Jenny Hobbs

RABBITS

CLASS NO. CLASS NAME

271: 4 Class Breeds will be shown by breed and age

Breeds include: Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, Dwarf Papillon, English Angora, English Spot, Florida White, French Angora, Fuzzy Lop, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Lilac, Lionhead, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Sable, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, Standard Chinchilla, Tan, Thrianta

Ages include: Senior Buck (Over 6 months as of county fair)

Senior Doe

Junior Buck (Under 6 months as of county fair)

Junior Doe

272: 6 Class Breeds will be shown by breed and age.

Breeds include: American, American Chinchilla, Argente Brun, Beveren, Californian, Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, English Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, Hotot, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox

Ages include: Senior Buck (Over 8 months as of county fair)

Senior Doe

Intermediate Buck (6-8 months as of county fair)

Intermediate Doe

Junior Buck (Under 6 months as of county fair)

Junior Doe

Market Rabbits

27301 Market Pen of Three

27302 Single Fryer

279 Showmanship

Seniors=grades 10-12, Intermediate=grades 7-9, Junior=grades 4-6

Rabbit Poster Project Classes

27401 ARBA-Recognized Breeds

•any topic pertaining to information found in the ARBA Standard of Perfection (origin, showroom class & weights, general type, color & markings, faults, condition, recognized varieties, etc.)

27402 Animal Science

•any other rabbit-related topic (general rabbit care, housing, nutrition, breeding, diseases, genetics, dental issues, etc.)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Showmanship awards will be given in the beef, beef heifer, sheep, swine, dairy, goat, horse, dog, rabbit and poultry departments.

2. There will be 3 divisions in showmanship in the market beef, rabbit, beef heifer, swine, sheep, goat and horse departments (Jr. — 4, 5, 6 grades; Int. — 7, 8, 9 grades; Sr. — 10, 11, 12 grades). There will be 2 divisions in the dog department (Jr. — 4th through 8th grades; Sr. — 9th through 12th grades). There will be 2 divisions in dairy cattle and poultry. Grades are based off the most recently completed school year.

3. All exhibitors are eligible to participate in showmanship with their own animal. Read specific department pages for details.

4. Exhibitor is responsible for major fitting of his/her animal.

5. Showmanship will be judged including the following

Exhibitor (Appearance, attitude)

Animal (Condition, grooming, clipping, cleanliness)

Presentation of animal (Leading, posing, response to directions of ringmaster, use

of necessary equipment)

6. AWARDS: Champion trophies for specified age divisions in each department will be provided by donors listed in that department. A purple award group will be selected from finalists in each department. They will receive special showmanship ribbons. All other participants will receive a green participation ribbon.

Superintendents Kim Farrell

Herdsmanship provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills gained through livestock exhibits, by making a presentable exhibit for the public as well as sharing skills in courtesy, cooperation, cleanliness, and proper and ethical care of all animals as a club. Department scoring sheets are available for viewing on the Extension ‘Fair Forms’ page at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/page/2012-washington-county-fair

RULES AND REGULATIONS

JUDGING:

•All stall cards should be in place before the first judging of herdsmanship Monday afternoon. These stall arrangements are set by the superintendents and club leaders. Families are STRONGLY DISCOURAGED and may be DISQUALIFIED for moving stall assignments.

•Club livestock exhibits/barn space will be judged twice daily** in these shifts:

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

**Monday will only be judged between 6pm-9pm

Departments will not be judged during their show times and until at least 1 hour after the livestock show ends.

•Clubs will be judged on the following areas:

Alleys: clear of obstructions & debris

Livestock stalls/pens/cages: stall cards visible, bedding clean and dry, clean food & water (for applicable species). Manure must be disposed of in the area provided by department superintendent. Be sure it is free of wire and paper. Empty feed sacks should be placed in the large dumpsters and not trash cans or barrels.

Animal Welfare: livestock is clean and well cared for

Club Storage/Tack Areas: clean and organized

**Bonus: courteous exhibitor(s) present

•Club livestock exhibits/barn spaces will be judged by a variety of judges from around Washington County that are independent of 4-H and the fair board.

•These duties could be divided and shared by club members showing that species.

•Club scores/ribbon results will be posted daily on the Herdsmanship board located on the north side of the hog barn. Monitoring this board is important for clubs to see their evaluation and make improvements before the fair is over.

AWARDS:

•Washington County Farm Bureau — $150 (prorated) to the top club/chapter in each livestock department.

Superintendent Dustin Ford, Chad Younge, Ted Greiner

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Open to any good standing 4-H and FFA members.

2. Judging will be on a team and individual basis. Each team will consist of 3 or 4 members. The high scores will be the team score. Teams do not have to be from the same club but must be the same age division. There will be a Junior Division (grades 4, 5, and 6), Intermediate Division (grades 7, 8, and 9) and a Senior Division (grades 10, 11 and 12) for individuals.

3. The judging contest will consist of 6 of these classes of livestock — Beef Steers, Beef Heifers, Market Hogs, Breeding Gilts, Market Lambs, and Breeding Ewes.

4. Junior division will have questions only. Intermediates will have option to do questions or reasons. Seniors will have reasons only. The question classes will be used only to break ties for Junior Division. Ties will be broken in the Intermediate and Senior Division on the oral reason scores. Intermediates/Seniors must give oral reasons to be eligible for State Contest Team.

5. State 4-H Judging Contest: The final State Fair Team selection will be made at the discretion of the coaches based on the following criteria:

a) Past performance at other workouts or contests.

b) Attendance at workouts.

c) Scores at previous county contests.

d) Quality of oral reasons.

6. The Washington County Fair Livestock Judging Contest will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday starting in the small show ring. Watch for announcements for potential change of location regarding weather or space availability.

**Livestock Judging Special Awards:

•Individual Awards:

•$25 cash awards for top Jr, Int, and Sr individual judges from Washington County

$55 — Powell Funeral Homes

$40 — Washington County Fair

$30 — Shane & Kathleen Brinning

$28 — Erwin Farms

$25 — Federation Bank

$22 — Barbie & Dustin Ford family

$20 — Steve & Pam Davis Family

•Champion Junior Livestock Judging

Banner — AJ Lewis

•Champion Intermediate Livestock Judging

Banner — Jerry & Amanda Moeller

•Champion Senior Livestock Judging

Banner — Washington Ag Supply

•Team Awards:

Ribbons to champion and reserve champion teams and $48 cash award for top Jr, Int, and Sr teams from Washington County Fair

Champion Junior Team Banners — American Legion Post 29

Champion Intermediate Team Banners —

Champion Senior Team Banners — Matt Rittenmeyer

Superintendents Department Superintendents

Committee: 4-H Program Committees

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The Champion Board is located on the north side of 4-H Hall. It is updated throughout the day as official livestock results are turned in. 4-H staff/Youth committee volunteer updates the board.

2. Champion signs to be displayed at the animal stall are available for check out from the Extension Office. The signs must be signed out (by exhibitor or superintendent) after the show and can be hung safely and securely at the animal stall/pen until the end of the week. Exhibitors are responsible for returning the signs at the end of the fair week to the Extension Office. Exhibitors will be charged for signs not returned. A unique Washington County tradition that we hope all departments start is that champion exhibitors are able to neatly, legibly, respectfully in small letters, add the year and their name to the back of the champion signs they have earned. These champion signs have become and special record of history of Washington County Fair champions.

Superintendent Shari Temple

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules, Livestock General Rules and Health Requirements.

2. Open to all 4-H and FFA members of any age.

3. Entries are judged on their own merits and not against each other.

4. This project area has three areas of evaluation and scoring

•Interview 15-minute interview time will be assigned for the county wide Knowledge/Testing Day on July 8 tentatively from 10:30 a.m. — noon. The Extension Office will assign interview times after the May 15 deadline. The interview will include questions on nutrition, healthy environments, and pet knowledge.

•Pet Project Record Form due completed at the time of assigned pet interview. The form can be picked up from the Extension Office or found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

•Animal Experience Pet project members are expected to be an expert on their personal pets but also encouraged to have knowledge on general animal care and the pet industry. Participants will need to arrange in their own time a visit to an animal shelter or veterinarian office to a tour and simple interview to learn more about the pet industry. Participants will be asked to record their finds in their pet project record form and also ask questions at the interview.

•Ring Judging on health, grooming, behavior, handling will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

5. Members may exhibit a limit of one entry per species. Pets may not have been exhibited in any other department of the fair (dog obedience show, rabbit show, etc.). Dogs are allowed to participate in the dog department Open Agility class.

6. All pets must be individually recorded through the 4-H member's 4hOnline account by May 15. FFA members must have the Livestock Identification Report 4-H 106LS turned into the Extension Office by May 15.

8. All dog and cat exhibitors must present a current rabies certificate at the time of judging. Failure to do so will result in the animal being disqualified from the show. (No kittens or puppies under 4 months are to be shown due to disease vulnerability.) All animals must be free from disease, or they will not be accepted for judging. Chinese or pot-bellied pigs require a record of a negative psuedorabies test within 30 days.

9. All pets must be under 100 pounds.

10. No wild animals. It is illegal under Iowa law to capture or keep any game animal, fur animal, or game birds.

11. Pets must be properly leashed, caged, or contained and are to be on the Fairgrounds only during the time of judging. No pets should be led through other animal barns.

12. Pet passes will be distributed to all pet project exhibitors after the July 1 deadline. This Pet Pass must be with the exhibitor/parent bringing the pet onto the fairgrounds during county fair and shown at the gate. The pass should be with the controller of the pet while on the grounds. Pets should only be in the show ring and prep area on show day. They should not be through the barns while on the grounds.

**Pet Special Awards:

•Champion Pet Trophy — Town & Country Vet

•Reserve Champion Pet Trophy — Jerry & Amanda Moeller

PET

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

31001/Small Pet

Superintendent Tracie Sedlacek, Jessica Schoonover

OBEDIENCE JUDGING

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. See General Rules and Health Requirements section of the fair book.

2. Any breed of dog may be shown.

3. A member may show a limit of 2 dogs, with each being in a different class level.

4. Current 4-H dog projects must be shown in both obedience and showmanship classes. Exception: If member shows 2 dogs, only 1 is eligible for showmanship competition.

5. All dogs must be enrolled in 4hOnline by May 15, and participate in dog obedience weekly workouts. The first two dog workouts and the workout the week before fair are required. Points are earned at each workout and those with three unexcused absences will not be able to show at fair. You must notify a superintendent ahead of time if you will not be there for an excused absence. Make up workouts are offered when possible but are not guaranteed.

6. All dogs must have a rabies certificate turned in to dog project leader by May 10. It is recommended that the dog also have a distemper immunization, either temporary or permanent.

7. All dogs must be on a leash unless being directed by youth and leaders during workouts and exhibition.

8. A 4-H dog project member cannot train and show a dog that has already been trained and shown by another person or family member unless approved by dog project leader in advance.

9. Dogs must be 6 months or older to participate in the obedience training. Dogs must be 1 year or older to participate in the agility classes for the safety of the dog or with prior approval from the superintendent.

10. Dogs showing aggressive behavior will be evaluated at the superintendents’ discretion in an effort to ensure a safe environment for all dogs, members and volunteers.

11. All members should complete a dog project book and read it closely for detailed class instructions. Those can be obtained at the first dog workout or from the Extension Office.

12. Dog workouts will be held weekly from May 3 — fair on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. — 8:15 p.m. See the dog project book for required workout dates and attendance expectations. Those are available from the Extension Office.

13. All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

14. Showmanship interviews will not be conducted in the ring with dogs but in an interview setting ring side when the exhibitor/dog are not in the ring for showmanship evaluation.

15. Exhibitors will be provided a special dog pass to show at the entry gates on show days. This will allow 4-H/FFA dog project animals on the grounds for that day of that show only. Dogs should be on leash and under supervision at all times while on the fairgrounds. Dogs will be allowed around the show ring in preparation for the show and immediately following but are not permitted elsewhere. No dog projects should be led through other animal barns.

**Dog Special Awards:

Obedience Classes:

•Obedience Champion — Pre-Novice A Trophy — George & Anita Moore

•Obedience Champion — Pre-Novice B Trophy — Bret & Rhonda West Family

•Obedience Champion- Sub Novice Trophy — Bazooka Farmstar, Inc.

•Obedience Champion — Novice Trophy — In Memory of Lily Smith by Amanda Smith

•Obedience Champion — Graduate Trophy — In Memory of Peggy Miksch

•Grand Champion Dog Project Trophy — Jim & Jane Cuddeback

•Reserve Grand Champion Dog Project Trophy — Jay & Cindy Thrapp Family

Showmanship Classes:

•Showmanship Winner, Beginner project members

25-pound sack of dog food — Farmer's Coop-Keota & Ainsworth

•Showmanship Winner, Advanced project members and over

25 pound sack of dog food — Farmer's Coop-Keota & Ainsworth

•Champion Dog Showmanship trophy (based on grooming and handling of dog and appearance of handler)

Beginners — John & Peg Harris

Advanced — Town & Country Vet Clinic

•Most Improved Dog Project Trophy — Denny & Lynn Dougall

Agility Classes

•Novice Agility-Small — J.R. & Kenna Roth Family

•Novice Agility-Medium — John Wagner Family

•Novice Agility-Large — John Wagner Family

4-H DOG OBEDIENCE & AGILITY CLASSES

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

30101/Showmanship 1st & 2nd year

30102/Showmanship 3rd year & older

30201/Obedience Pre Novice A — 1st year dog — Dogs will heel on leash, stand for examination on leash, recall on leash and do long sits (1 minute) and downs on leash (3 minutes)

30202/Obedience Pre Novice B — 2nd year dog- Dogs will heel on leash, stand for examination on leash, recall on leash and do long sits (1 minute) and downs on leash (3 minutes)

30203/ Obedience Sub Novice-3rd year dog — Dogs will do the same as in class 02 but the with loose leash and minimal commands. Stand for examination, long sits and downs will be with the leash dropped at the trainer's feet.

30204/Obedience Novice — 4th year dog — Dogs will heel off leash, stand for examination off leash, do long sits (3 minutes) and downs (5 minutes) off leash, plus drop to a sit on the recall.

30205/Obedience Graduate Novice — 5th year dog — Dogs will do same as in class 04, plus drop to a down position on the recall and sits and downs will be with owner out of sight for 3 to 5 minutes.

30301/Novice Agility-Small dog less than 15"

30302/Novice Agility-Medium dog 15"- 24"

30303/Novice Agility-Large Dog over 24"

30304/Open Agility — Open to any 4-Her (4th grade and above). Does not use official judge but participation ribbons are earned. Course will be modified to fit a variety of ages and sizes of dogs. Dogs must be a minimum of 1-year-old for the safety of the dog. Must attend a minimum of 3 agility workouts for the dog and member to be evaluated and approved for show. These workouts will be announced in June weather permitting. Rabies certificate is required before attending workouts. Open to 4-H Pet Projects. Dogs can only participate in one open agility class.

ALL GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

Read them carefully.

Ages:

Exhibits will be in 3 divisions — grades completed (unless otherwise noted as in clothing event)

Junior — 4th — 6th grade

Intermediate — 7th — 9th grade

Senior — 10th — 12th grade

Fair Entry Registration Deadlines:

All fair exhibits (livestock, non-livestock, communications and clothing) must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by set deadline per project area. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com Deadlines include:

•June 15

Clothing Event ($20 Challenge, Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection)

•July 1

Surprise Design

Communication Events (educational presentations, share the fun, Pride of Iowa, working exhibits, extemporaneous speaking)

•July 12

All other nonlivestock/static exhibits

Judging:

Friday, July 14

3 p.m. — 6 p.m. — Garden Department Exhibits ONLY. This is the only available time for garden exhibits to be evaluated.

Saturday, July 15

8:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. — Conference Judging of Exhibits — State Fair selections made at completion of judging

4-H Building Exhibits

What is an exhibit?

Exhibits may be any item, which is the result of work done in that project, or may show an idea learned by the 4-H'er. When a 4-H'er exhibits ideas or information learned, this may be done through posters, banners, an actual product, report, notebook, model, or small display designed to teach. Audiocassettes and videotapes may be used if members provide playback equipment and extension cords.

This department is open to youth who are participating in 4-H Youth Development Programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension or FFA youth who have met all general rules.

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Washington County Fair 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4 H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations.

General Exhibit Rules

1.4-H'ers who have completed 4th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent.) are eligible to exhibit at the Washington County Fair. 5th grade and above will be eligible for state fair selection.

2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H members participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.

3. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA divisions.

4. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or competition may be evaluated and on display but cannot compete as a 4-H exhibit for Iowa State Fair selection.

5. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display.

6. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:

•Posters may not exceed 24" x 36" in size. (unless otherwise noted)

•Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48" x 48" in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.

•Display boxes may not exceed 28" x 22" in height or width and 12" in depth.

7. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Game animals legally taken are acceptable. Live specimens of noxious weeds or invasive species are not permitted in any exhibit. Dried specimens are acceptable to use in exhibits.

8. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information for 4-H’ers.)

9. The 4-H member's goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive verbal feedback and evaluation during conference judging on the exhibit with a purple, blue, red, or white ribbon. Refer to Iowa 4-H Exhibit Tip Sheets for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Tip Sheets and rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets.

10. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:

•What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)

•What steps did you take to learn or do this?

•What were the most important things you learned?

•***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for clothing and fashion, food and nutrition, home improvement, photography, visual art, and 4-H poster communication classes.

11. Exhibits with a goal that better fits a different department/class will be moved to that department/class at the discretion of the superintendent of the department.

12. When application of design elements and art principles must be explained (in any project where design decisions were made), the following guidelines shall be used:

a. Members in grades 4-6 are responsible for using a minimum of one design element within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified element is used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one element, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

b. Members in grades 7-8 are responsible for using a minimum of two design elements within their exhibit. Youth must explain how the specified elements are used in the exhibit. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two elements, youth may discuss additional elements used in the exhibit.

c. Members in grades 9-10 are responsible for using a minimum of one art principle and the element or elements used in the selected principle. Youth must explain how the element or elements are used to illustrate the selected principle. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than one principle, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

d. Members in grade 11-12 are responsible for using a minimum of two art principles and the elements used in the selected principles. Youth must explain how the elements are used to illustrate the selected principles. While not evaluated or given a higher ribbon placing for using more than two principles, youth may discuss additional principles and corresponding elements used in the exhibit.

Design elements are line, shape, form, color, and texture. Design principles are balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. Information on elements and principles of design for visual art can be found at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/4H634.pdf

Elements of Design

A design is a visual plan used to create. Anytime choices are made involving line, shape, color texture and space, it has design. Use that detailed language in 4-H exhibits using design.

· Line can be horizontal, vertical, dotted, zig-zag, curved, straight, diagonal, bold, or fine. Lines can show direction, lead the eye, outline an object, divide a space, and communicate a feeling or emotion.

· Shapes are made from connected lines — geometric natural abstract lines that are connected or form. How they are arranged determines the design.

· Texture is the surface quality of an item; it's how something feels when touched or looks like it would feel if touched. Search for ways to add texture to your projects. Texture adds variety and interest.

· Color is described by the words hue (name), value (lightness or darkness), and intensity (strength.) Color helps define parts of objects and set off one area of a design from another.

· Space is the area which an that a shape or form occupies. Space is divided into negative and positive areas. Negative space is background or unused space.

Principles of Design

Some combinations of design elements (line, shape, color, texture, and space) work better than others. Here are some guidelines to help you understand why. These guidelines — rhythm, proportion, emphasis, balance, and unity — are the principles of design.

· Rhythm is organized movement. Variation and repetition in lines, shapes, or colors keeps your eyes moving and helps create rhythm.

· Proportion refers to the relationship between one part of a design and another part or to the whole design. It compares sizes, shapes, and quantities. Unequal proportions in which one element dominates is desirable.

· Emphasis is the quality that draws your attention to a certain part of a design first. There are several ways to create emphasis: Use a contrasting color, use a different or unusual line, make a shape very large or very small, use a different shape, or use plain background space.

· Balance gives a feeling of stability. Three types of balance may be used

· Radial balance — same around a center point, like spokes on a wheel.

· Symmetrical (formal) balance — when one side of something is the same as the other side.

· Asymmetrical (informal) balance — when the emphasis is to the right or left of center or dissimilar on both sides.

· Unity is the union of the elements in a design. All of the elements are working together according to the design principles to create the feeling that you want. The feeling of completeness of idea, mood, or emotion. Too much uniformity sometimes can be boring. But, too much variety destroys unity.

13. All judges’ decisions are final.

14. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the class number, club name and exhibitor's name.

15. Exhibits will be entered and judged on Saturday, July 15 before Fair (Garden on Friday, July 14). Each 4-H'er is to be present with his/her own exhibits and hear the judge's comments. All exhibits must remain in place until Friday, July 21 between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Each 4-H member/club must collect its own exhibits. Extension staff/4-H volunteers/fair volunteers will not be responsible for items left after 2 p.m.

15. If a 4-H'er has set a goal(s) that could be accomplished by both a classroom assignment and an outgrowth of a 4-H project goal, the school exhibit is eligible for fair. It is important that a pre-determined goal has been set. Evaluation criteria and exhibit guidelines for each opportunity may be different and the 4-H'er should prepare accordingly.

16. There is no limit on the number of exhibits per class unless otherwise stated in those department rules, but each exhibit must show a new learning experience as defined by member's goal with each project.

17. State Fair selections will be limited to 3 maximum per 4-Her and only one of those three can be a photography exhibit. 4-H Communication Posters do not count in this 3 project limit.

18. Entry tags must be securely attached to all exhibits. Those tags are printed by the Extension Office for all exhibits entered into Fair Entry by the deadline July 12. Non-livestock exhibit entry cards will be printed and available for pick up Friday, July 14, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m. in the basement of Dallmeyer Hall. Picking these cards up early is OPTIONAL to help ease the Saturday morning preparations for your family. Otherwise, all project entry cards will be available at check-in on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.

19. Items selected for State Fair, which do not fit easily into a car, will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to deliver and pick-up from the State Fair at the assigned times. Notices will be given to families regarding these State Fair details at the Award Ceremony on Thursday at the County Fair.

20. Due to security, 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. The Washington County Fair and Iowa State University Extension & Outreach-Washington County, will use diligence to insure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after their arrival and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, theft, etc.

21. Projects made from kits will not be considered for the Iowa State Fair.

22. 4-H "Tip Sheets" are available to help exhibitors prepare for conference judging. Practice before judging day. There is one for almost all nonlivestock project areas with potential questions from judges. Those are available at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets

**County 4-H Awards:

•Washington County Pork Producers $50 to static projects related to swine/pork industry that is selected for Iowa State Fair

•Any corn-related project selected for the State Fair $10 — Washington Keokuk County Corn & Soybean Growers

•State Fair Exhibitors (non-livestock) — Individual plaques

Barb Anderegg

CBI Bank & Trust

Cindy Paul Lewis

Craig & Dana Rembold

Farm Bureau Financial Services — Ann C. Williams Agency

Friend of 4-H

Hills Bank and Trust Company

In Memory of Bill & Pat Norman

In Memory of Bob Duncan

Insurance Solutions Agency

Jayson & Jessica Keil Family

Jim & Jane Cuddeback

Lanny & Margaret Brinning

Lyle & Ruth Ann Stacy

Moore's Towing

Tracy & Sue Janecek

Washington County Farm Bureau

Washington Rental

•Community Service Award given to club recipient in November at Awards Night. This includes a cash award given towards their future service project and club celebration. Club is recognized on plaque in Extension Office.

— Cory Ross Family in memory of Tony Ross

— In Memory of Sheryl Lewis & Nancy Adrian

— Washington Lions Club

•Best Promotion of Beef Industry Cash Award $50 — Washington County Cattlemen

Superintendent Carol Horning

Committee: Jackie Ross

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All General Rules and Rules for Non-Livestock Division apply. Please read carefully.

**Special Awards:

•Most Educational Ag and Natural Resources Exhibit Trophy — Cody & Chelsea Branstad

•Outstanding Woodworking Award Trophy — Dave & Linda Birney

•Overall Conservation Award Trophy — Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District

•Most Environmentally Friendly Project — Washington County Council

10110 Animal Science

An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and swine. Ownership of an animal is not required.

10120 Veterinary Science

An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

10210 Crop Production & Plant Science

An exhibit that shows learning about growth, use, and value of field crops, plant growth, soils and soil fertility, or any other learning related to crop production and plant science.

10220Conservation, Environment, and Sustainability

An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, energy conservation, stewardship, conservation, creating habitat, etc.

10222 Entomology

An exhibit (excluding live specimens) that shows learning or is an outgrowth of an entomology or bee project experience. Includes specimen collections and may include products (ex: honey) or equipment as part of the display.

10224 Fish and Wildlife —

An exhibit that shows learning about a fish and/or wildlife project or program such as identification, habitats, harvest, taxidermy, etc. Any specimens must have been legally taken and must include information about date and location of harvest, and who the specimen was acquired from if not self-harvested. Feral pigs (including Russian/European Boar) are NOT permitted in taxidermy exhibits.

10226 Forestry

Any exhibit, including collections, that show learning from participation in a forestry project or program.

10230 Horticulture & Plant Science

An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc. (Garden crops, flower cuttings, and herbs are exhibited in classes in the Garden Department)

10235 Home Grounds Improvement

An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home yard improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc.

10240 Outdoor Adventures

An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking or other outdoor activities.

10250 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports

An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows).

10260 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources

An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.

Superintendent Allen Brush & Kathleen Brinning

Assistant Tina Montz

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All General Rules and Rules for Non-livestock Division apply. IMPORTANT NOTE GARDEN PROJECTS will be judged on Friday, July 14. Read all other rules carefully.

**Special Award:

•Premier Garden Exhibitor Trophy — Reha Greenhouses Inc

•Outstanding Flower Arrangement Trophy — Wolf Floral

•Best of Class purple award ribbon given in each class

SPECIAL RULES:

1. Entries are limited to 4-H club members who have raised the vegetables or flowers in their own gardens or under supervision of their leader. Entries limited to 1 per class unless otherwise noted.

2. Entries will be judged as entered. Garden exhibits only will be judged only on Friday, July 14, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m. At this conference judging exhibitor will be asked about goals and what they learned.

3. Variety name of each entry is to be on the exhibit tag. No other paperwork is required.

4. Garden Crops:

•Criteria for judging will be based on Iowa State Extension Bulletin 4-H 462, Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit. Participants are strongly encouraged to use this document as a guide in harvesting and preparing for exhibit. It can be found at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/394 Follow preparation and specimen numbers with the exception of herbs. Washington County requires 3 sprigs of each herb. (Dill only needs 2). See the following pages for specimen numbers for each crop.

• Exhibitor should furnish own market basket. Plates will be furnished for other garden crops.

6. Premier Garden Exhibitor Award: Exhibitor must have a minimum of 5 exhibits including a garden basket entry to be eligible. Award based on quality of exhibits and exhibitor knowledge of vegetable gardening.

CLASS NO./CLASS NAME

Garden Crops:

40102: Beans, snap, six specimens

40111: Beets, globe, three specimens

40113: Broccoli, plate of 1 head

40115: Cabbage, round, one head

40116: Cantaloupe or Muskmelon, any variety, one specimen

40120: Carrots, three specimens

40122: Cauliflower, plate of 1 head

40130: Cucumbers, for slicing, two specimens

40131: Cucumbers, dill, three to five inches, two specimens

40132: Cucumber, for pickling, five specimens

40140: Eggplant, Italian type, one specimen

40141: Eggplant, Oriental type, one specimen

40143: Garlic, plate of 3 specimens

40146: Honeydew Melon, one specimen

40151: Kohlrabi, white, two specimens

40156: Lettuce, 1 plate of 1 plant

40160: Onions (dry), red, three specimens

40161: Onions (dry), white, three specimens

40162: Onions (dry), yellow, three specimens

40164: Onions (green), 1 bunch of 5 specimens

40168: Pea Pods, plate of six specimens

40174: Peppers, sweet, bell, blocky, any other, two specimens

40175: Peppers, sweet, bell, elongated, any other, two specimens

40176: Peppers, sweet, banana, yellow, two specimens

40179: Peppers, hot, Cayenne type, five specimens (includes Cayenne, Thai)

40180: Peppers, hot, Jalapeno, five specimens

40186: Peppers, hot, any other color variety, five specimens (includes Cherry Bomb, Mariachi, etc.)

40190: Potatoes, red, three specimens

40191: Potatoes, white, three specimens

40192: Potatoes, yellow/gold, three specimens

40198: Radishes, plate of 1 bunch of 5

40201: Rhubarb, plate of 1 bunch of 3

40205: Squash, summer, scallop or patty pan, two specimens

40206: Squash, summer, zucchini, green, two specimens

40207: Squash, summer, zucchini, yellow, two specimens

40208: Squash, summer, any other variety, two specimens

40212: Squash, winter, any other variety, one specimen

40215: Sweet Corn, yellow, two ears exhibited with husks open on one side

40216: Sweet Corn, yellow and white, two ears exhibited with husks open on one side

40217: Sweet Corn, white, two ears exhibited with husks open on one side

40225: Tomato, red slicing, three specimens

40226: Tomato, yellow slicing, three specimens

40227: Tomato, cherry type, red, large type (one inch or more in diameter), ten specimens

40228: Tomato, cherry type, red, small type (less than one inch in diameter), ten specimens

40229: Tomato, cherry type, yellow, small type (less than one inch in diameter) ten specimens

40231: Tomato, cocktail type (bite-size), grape, red, ten specimens (includes Juliet)

40232: Tomato, heirloom, three specimens

40236: Tomato, other, three specimens

40238: Turnips, Plate of 3 specimens

40240: Watermelon, any variety, one specimen

40250: Any other kind of vegetable, not included in previously named classes

40260: Standard market basket containing not less than five nor more than

ten kinds of garden vegetables, four specimens of each smaller vegetable such as

snap beans and one of each larger vegetable

Herbs:

40401: Basil, three sprigs in bottle of water

40402: Chives, three sprigs

40403: Dill, two heads, tied near lower end and again just below the seed heads

40404: Mint, three sprigs

40405: Parsley, three sprigs in bottle of water

40406: Rosemary, three sprigs

40407: Sage, three sprigs

40408: Any other individual herb, three sprigs in bottle of water

40490: Herb collection: Five varieties in water, 1 4-6" sprig per jar

Flowers:

40501: Flower arrangements: Flowers do not have to be grown in garden but must be arranged by entrant. On 3x5 card state where grown or acquired, also where and how arrangement can be used.

40502: "Surprise Design" Flower Arrangement — All exhibitors receive the same flowers, container, & supplies to come up with the most beautiful and creative arrangement. — Sponsored by Wolf Floral Inc.

a. Must pre-register by July 1 through FairEntry

b. Cost $5 due to Wolf Floral at time of pick up

c. Cannot add any additional items, except florist wire, tape, floral foam & glue. Use of any other items will result in disqualification.

d. Do not need to use all items in the box

e. Boxes can be picked up at Wolf Floral, Inc. between July 11-July 15. After it's completed Wolf's cooler will be available for you to store it until judging day if you would like.

f. Arrangements will need to be brought to judging on Sat. July 15. They will be evaluated on Saturday. 4-Her is not required to be present for judging of Surprise Design.

g. Bring 3"x5" index card completed to judging & attached to arrangement that includes:

•What you like most about doing this

•Any challenges you had

•What things you kept in mind while arranging

g. Judges will give participation ribbons and the following awards:

•Jr. Surprise Design Champion $10 cash award — Tammy Vittetoe

•Int. Surprise Design Champion $10 cash award — Tammy Vittetoe

•Sr. Surprise Design Champion $10 cash award — Tammy Vittetoe

•Judge's Choice $10 cash award — Tammy Vittetoe

40503: Flowers specimen grown by 4-H'er can be up to 5 entries correctly labeled with scientific name and class

40504: Dried, natural arrangement: materials purchased or collected by member

Other:

40601: Garden idea — An exhibit that shows and explains one idea learned from participating in a garden project. Actual specimens of garden produce may or may not be included.

Superintendent Margaret Brinning

Assistant Renee Sieren

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All General Rules and Rules for Non-livestock Division apply. Read carefully.

**Special Awards:

•Best Use of Design — Visual Arts Trophy — Dave & Linda Birney

10310 Music

An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history.

Visual Arts

An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic. This class will now be divided into three classes:

10350 Visual Arts — Original Art

10355 Visual Arts — Design, Process, or Technique Exploration

10360 Visual Arts — Other Visual Art Ideas/Topics

This project requires design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock General Exhibit Rules #12.

10350 Visual Arts Original Art- An exhibit that shows learning through creation of original art. Original art is a one-of-a-kind, non-replicable design of your creation. By using one medium or a combination, an individual creates an authentic work of art that is not recognizable as another's work. You must explain the application of the most relevant design element(s) and art principle(s) featured in this exhibit. Describe your inspirations, reasons, feelings, and/or motives for creating this work of art.

10355 Visual Arts -Design, Process, or Technique Exploration — This class emphasizes process and provides the opportunity to explore a medium, practice a skill, or study and apply elements and principles of art and design. An explanation of the application of design elements or art principles used when making the exhibit must be included. This exhibit may be an object, portfolio, display, poster, or organized sketchbook. If a non-original design source is used, its origin (where the idea was found, any pictures, sketches, etc.) must be credited, acknowledged, or have copyright permission obtained. See visual arts special rule #5 and #6 below.

10360 Visual Arts — Other Visual Art Ideas/Topics — Exhibits might include the study and research about an individual artist, style, craft, business or marketing process, planning group tour, career options, etc.

Visual Arts Special Rules:

1. Items entered must be ready for display in the home, gallery, or intended final display location: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command Strips or other quick attach products are usually not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.

2. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (green ware, white ware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design.

3. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included.

4. Information must be included explaining the application of design elements and art principles used in creation of the work.

5. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.

6. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual-art.

Superintendents Kathy Ebert, Jodi Ebert

**Special Awards:

•Best Junior Photograph Trophy — Batterson Photography.

•Best Intermediate Photograph Trophy — In Memory of Shirley Pfeifer

•Best Senior Photograph Trophy — Laurie Miles Photography

•Outstanding Photograph Trophy — Micah & Janelle Johnson

•Best Promotion of Beef Industry Photo Cash Award $50 — Washington County Cattlemen

10320 Photography

An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera to modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video. This project may require design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock General Rules #12.

Photography Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. Photographs must have been taken since Washington County Fair of the previous year.

2. Photographs should be a minimum of 5" x 7." Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs may not exceed 11" x 14." Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24" in length. (5" x 7" size is a standard photograph size and the slightly larger size allows for a better evaluation.)

3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. Any photos to be considered for the Iowa State Fair must be mounted and/or matted with maximum thickness of finished project must not exceed ¼" thick.

4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board, or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats or have matting done professionally. Washington County 4-H offers a photo mounting day the week before fair.

a. 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size.

b. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.

5. A series is a group of photographs or slides [3 to 5] that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Slides should be numbered. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should not exceed 6" x 8".

6. Edited photos should include a copy of the photo before edits.

7. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed. Due to safety concerns and unauthorized trespassing, photos taken from the center of a railroad track are not permissible. Exhibitors can take photos of railroad tracks, trains, etc. from a safe distance away from the track.

8. A maximum of 6 photography exhibits per 4-H’er.

9. Photos should have a completed entry tag and photography exhibit label form attached. Form is available at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

10340 Creative Photography

A photographic image that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple photographs.

Creative Photography Special Rules:

1. Photograph/image may be mounted/matted. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material.

2. If mounted, photograph/image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4" in length or larger than 14" in length. No matting and no framing is allowed, put your creativity into the photography.

3. Photograph/Image can be created digitally created or from a film negative.

4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for photo exhibits. Include additional information about the processes and decisions used to develop exhibit.

5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting, photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display

An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any previous photography class. This class my include educational display about printing, processing, editing, marketing, branding, merchandising, etc, as it relates to photography.

Committee: Melanie Stutzman, Lisa Clark, Deanna Meyer, Ann Lewis, Barb Swailes

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All General Rules and Rules for Non-livestock Division apply. Read carefully.

**Special Awards:

•Outstanding Child Development Trophy — Lisa Clark

•Outstanding Constructed Clothing & Fashion Trophy — In Memory of Janet Marner

•Outstanding Constructed Clothing & Fashion Cash Award — Barbie & Dustin Ford Family

•Outstanding Purchased Clothing & Fashion Cash Award — Jaz It Up!

•Outstanding Food & Nutrition Trophy — In Memory of John A. Winga Jr. by Carol Winga

•Outstanding Home Improvement Trophy — Marshall Furniture & Carpets

•Best Interior Design Cash Award — In Memory of Good Luck 4H Leader Nancy Adrian

10410 Child Development

An exhibit that shows learning about children. Exhibits that include items intended for use with children (books, toys, learning games, babysitting kits, etc.) should include information about what you have learned 1) about children while creating and using the exhibit or 2) what the child(ren) learned from use of the item(s) in the exhibit. Exhibit examples include careers in child development, caring for children with special needs, childcare, growth and development, safety and health, etc.

10420 Clothing and Fashion — Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories

A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. This project may require design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock Exhibit Rules #12.

10422 Clothing and Fashion — Purchased Garments & Accessories

Purchased garments or accessories that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and/or clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. This project may require design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock Exhibit Rules #12.

10424 Clothing and Fashion — Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits

Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including but not limited to design illustrations, exploration of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc. This project may require design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock Exhibit Rules #11.

10430 Consumer Management

An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

Food & Nutrition Special Rules

1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption.

3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.

4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged or displayed.

5. Meat jerky products are prohibited.

6. The complete recipe must be included in writing with any prepared or preserved food exhibit; credit the source of the recipe.

7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label available from the Extension Office or the Extension website. Only food processed after Aug. 1, 2022 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. Prepared food exhibit recipes may not be Grandma's Secret Recipe. Use the ISU Answer Line for other preservation questions 800-262-3804 or email at [email protected]

8. Preserved food exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.

9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a resealable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. Display boxes are encouraged only when they add to the exhibit learning. Display boxes are not allowed for prepared products at the Iowa State Fair.

10. Any prepared foods will be cut/sliced and evaluated by the judge. Only a portion of the item will be kept on display and the remainder sent home with the exhibitor. Include a picture of the finished production the write up if you want fairgoers to see the complete food item uncut on display.

11. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

12. Recommended number of items to include with the exhibit: Cookies, cupcakes, bars, muffins, rolls, etc. — four (4) to six (6) items Cakes, loafs, pies, etc. — one (1) whole product.

13. The use of alcoholic beverages in preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is not permitted.

14. NEW for 2023 It is highly suggested that exhibits be presented without frosting unless the frosting is part of the exhibit goal. These are the ONLY options if frosting is to be used in an exhibit:

• Use store-bought, commercially prepared frostings that are shelf stable.

• Use the Tested Vanilla Buttercream Recipe approved by Iowa State Extension and Outreach found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair under the "Non-Livestock/Static" tab. All Iowa 4-Hers must reference and attach that blog article to their write -up for full credit if the Tested Vanilla Buttercream Recipe is used in the exhibit. Any changes or additions of ingredients to that recipe will be unacceptable and will result in disqualification. See the link above for complete Tested Vanilla Buttercream Recipe directions.

10440 Food & Nutrition — Prepared Product

An exhibit of a prepared or preserved food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, or safety practices through the making of a prepared food product. To exhibit in the "Food & Nutrition — Prepared Product" class it is critical to use the "Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs — Quick Reference Guide" at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434. This document outlines the appropriate foods that are safe for consumption for judging/evaluating in the fair setting. Recipe preapproval is HIGHLY encouraged even when using that document. Contact the ISU AnswerLine to share the recipe, process or other questions at 1-800-262-3804 or email [email protected] Print the email and include in the exhibit write-up or document the phone call date, time, name of expert and their answer/approval/etc in the exhibit write-up. For example: "On March 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. I called the AnswerLine and talked with Beth. I talked to her about this muffin recipe and read it to her, and she said it was appropriate to use."

10442 Food & Nutrition — Preserved Product

An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, meal planning/preparation & service, safety practices, or food preservation. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules above and HS 76 "Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs — Quick Reference Guide" at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding preserved food products

10445 Food & Nutrition — Educational Display

An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food preservation.

See Food & Nutrition Special Rules above and HS 76 "Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs — Quick Reference Guide" https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. Exhibits showing learning about meal planning & service must include a menu.

10450 Health

An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities, skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and/or healthy lifestyle choices.

10460 Home Improvement

An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space, including extended personal living areas immediately adjacent to the home. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. Exhibits showing learning about home design, furniture, home accessories, and fabrics must include information about how design elements and art principles were applied. This project may require design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock Exhibit Rules #11.

Home Improvement Special Rule:

1. Items entered must be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command Strips or other quick attach products are usually not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.

2. Exhibit write-up/information must include source of inspiration and/or references indicating where the idea or information was obtained, giving credit to original author(s), designer(s), artist(s).

10470 Sewing and Needle Arts — Constructed item

A constructed item (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, etc. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans. This project may require design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock Exhibit Rules #12.

10472 Sewing and Needle Arts — Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits

Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts including construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers, etc. This project may require design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock Exhibit Rules #12.

10480 Other Family and Consumer Science

An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any other Family & Consumer Science class listed. This project may require design elements/principles. See Nonlivestock Exhibit Rules #12.

10490 Special Exhibition — THRIFTY MEAL CHALLENGE

Create a balanced, nutritious meal for family of four (4) that includes a serving from each of the five food groups with a budget of $11.

Special Rules:

1. Each county may enter one (1) exhibit in this class.

2. All entries will receive an evaluation and ribbon.

3. Exhibit may be from an individual or group effort.

4. The meal must include a serving for each person from each of the five (5) food groups. Recommended portion sizes per person: ½ cup fruit, ½ cup vegetable, 3 ounces protein, 1-2 ounces grain, 1 cup equivalent dairy.

5. The meal must serve four (4) people.

6. Total expense on receipt(s) must not exceed $11.

7. The exhibit will be a poster (maximum size 20" x 30") that includes:

• Menu

• Meal type

• Copy of receipts (up to 2)

• Photos of participant experience

• Thrifty Meal Challenge Worksheet (required)

For more information about this special challenge, please go to https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/meal-challenge.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All General Rules and Rules for Non-livestock division apply. Please read carefully.

**Special Awards:

•Outstanding Personal Development Trophy — In Memory of Karen Murphy

10510 Citizenship and Civic Engagement

An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world.

10520 Communication

An exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, or visual communications skills. Includes learning from participation in Theatre Arts projects or programs such as puppets, stage design, etc. May include original creative writing, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc.

10530 Communication Posters —

Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes:

•4-H is . . . (open to 4-H members interpretation)

•Join 4-H

•Opportunity4All (2022 National 4-H Week theme)

•Spy Your Potential (2023 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

•Best Days Ever (in 4-H) (variation of Iowa State Fair theme)

10540 Digital Storytelling

An exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video. This project may require design elements/principles. See General Exhibit Rules.

10550 Leadership

An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.

10560 Self-Determined

An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class. This project may require design elements/principles. See General Exhibit Rules #9.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All General Rules and Rules for Non-Livestock Division apply. Please read carefully.

**Special Awards:

•Any soybean-related project selected for the State Fair $10 — Washington County Soybean Association

•Most Educational Science & Engineering Exhibit Trophy — Ross Auto & Muffler

•Best Restored Tractor or Farm Implement Trophy — Farm Credit Services of America-Alan Buckert & Brad Marek

NOTE: Iowa State Fair exhibitors in the restored Tractor class will have the opportunity to participate in a program consisting of a conference evaluation and educational learning experiences. Information will be available for eligible 4-H'ers at the County Fair to register for participation in this opportunity.

10610 Mechanics

An exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills.

10612 Automotive

Repaired or restored vehicle (Note: vehicles will be on display at the Iowa State Fair one day only, Thursday, August 10.)

10613 Automotive

Educational display showing learning about an automotive idea including automotive maintenance, auto operations, auto safety, or automotive systems.

10614 Electric

Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy sources, safety, etc.

10615 Small Engine

Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc.

10616 Tractor

Repaired or restored tractor (Note: A conference judging opportunity for exhibitors in class 10616 will be offered during exhibit check-in. Tractors will be displayed outside throughout the Iowa State Fair. Release time Sunday, Aug. 20, after 7 p.m.)

10617 Tractor

Educational Display showing learning related to tractors, tractor mechanics, tractor operations, or tractor safety.

10618 Welding

Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding.

10620 Woodworking

An exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.

10630 Other Science, Engineering & Technology

An exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology.

10632 Aerospace

Educational display or other exhibit (including flyable models) showing learning about an aerospace idea or topic.

10634 Robotics

Educational display or other exhibit (including working robots) that shows learning about robotics and robotic

GENERAL COMMUNICATION EVENT PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All communication events must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by July 1. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

2. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibit may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades will be entered in the class of the member in the highest grade level (i.e. a team with a 5th grader and an 8th grader must be entered in the intermediate/senior class).

3. Topics selected by the 4-H’er(s) should be an outgrowth of his/her 4-H experience(s). Topics should be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.

3. Use of sanitary and safe procedures and methods is always important, particularly if food samples are available to the audience. Appropriate storage of the food items and the sanitary handling of the food must be demonstrated by the 4-H’ers. Plastic gloves and hairnets are just a couple items that should be considered and used as appropriate.

4. 4-H’ers participating in the 4-H Communication program are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H program and/or the topic of the presentation. If clothing contributes to the topic being presented, such as wearing a beekeeper's outfit while doing a presentation on bee raising, the 4-H’er is encouraged to wear such clothing.

5. Presenters are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.

6. All General Rules and Information and Code of Conduct applies for communication exhibitors. Read those sections carefully.

4-H EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

All General Rules and Rules for Communication Division apply. Read carefully.

Purpose-

Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a process to an audience in order to gain a desired response.

**County Educational Presentation Day will be Tuesday of the week prior to the fair at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Educational Presentation Rules

1. Time limit: Junior presentations must not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior Presentations must not exceed 20 minutes.

2. Participants must turn in a completed Educational Presentation Report form during event check-in.

3. Six presentations will be chosen to represent the county at the Sate Fair. Participants will be scheduled during the State Fair. Junior grade level State Fair participants must have completed 5th grade. A 4-H member may participate in only one educational presentation per year at the State Fair.

** Special Awards:

•Purple — $7.50, Blue -$5.00, Red — $2.50, White — $1.00

•All junior members earn $5.00 participation

•Judge's Choice team/individual in the Junior, Int. & Sr. division

Trophy — Washington Noon Kiwanis Club

•Top team/individual in the Int. and Sr. division

$25.00 Visa Card — Federation Bank

•Any pork-related presentation selected for the State Fair

$50 — Washington County Pork Producers

4-H EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CONTEST

All General Rules and Rules for Communication Division apply. Read carefully.

Purpose-

Encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given a limited amount of preparation time.

**Extemporaneous speaking contest will be before educational presentations on Tuesday prior to the start of the fair.

Extemporaneous Speaking Rules

1. Participants must be senior 4-H’ers — completed 9th through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2022-2023 school year.

2. Program format:

a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on.

•The selected topic will not be available to the other participants in the speaker's assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two topics drawn but not chosen will be returned to the available topics for the other participants.

b.A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site. A participant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant receive help from a parent, leader, other adult or any other youth. A program official will assist participants with the time requirements.

c. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following basis:

•Participant may bring his/her own books, magazines or newspaper clippings for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation.

•Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines (cannot be notes, outlines or speeches prepared by the participant or by another person for use in this program.)

•Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.

d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers own efforts using approved reference material that a participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain 3"x5" note cards will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the 3"x5" note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.

e. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used.

f. Each speech shall be not less than four but no more than six minutes with five minutes additional time allowed for related questions, which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown time cards in an ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the time keeper. "Stop" will be said at six minutes.

g. The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name and the county he/she represents. The participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only.

h. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters or audiovisuals of any sort. A podium will be available.

3. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria:

a. Content related to topic.

b. Knowledge of the subject.

c. Organization of material.

d. Power of expression.

e. Voice.

f. Stage presence.

g. General effect.

h. Response to questions.

4. A judge's critique/conference with each participant will be included as a part of the program.

5. Two participants will be chosen to represent the county at the State Fair. Participants will be scheduled at the State Fair.

** Special Awards:

•Blue — $7.50, Red -$5.00, White — $2.50

Judging — Tuesday, July 18, 5 p.m.

Superintendent Mark Schneider

All General Rules and Rules for Communication Division apply. Read carefully.

Purpose-

Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way.

**County Fair Working Exhibits will be presented Tuesday during the fair in the 4-H Hall in the center of the fairgrounds

Working Exhibit Rules

1. Time limit: Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 30-minute period.

2. Participants must turn in a completed Working Exhibit Report form during event check-in.

3. Participants should plan for 40-60 visitors during the county fair.

4. Four exhibits chosen from senior, intermediate, and junior divisions will represent the county at the State Fair. Juniors must have completed 5th grade to be eligible for State Fair. Participants will be scheduled during the State Fair. There is no limit to the number of times a 4-H'er may participate at the State Fair.

**Special Awards:

•Ribbons: Purple — $7.50, Blue — $5.00, Red — $2.50, White — $1.00

•Judge's Choice Working Exhibit Participant(s)

Trophy — Washington Noon Kiwanis Club

•Any pork-related working exhibit selected for the State Fair

$50 — Washington County Pork Producers

All General Rules and Rules for Communication Division apply. Read carefully.

Purpose-

Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment.

**County Share the Fun program will be Monday 2 p.m. in combination with 4-H Fashion Revue. Held at the Washington Community Center.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed six minutes in length.

2. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance, and other entertainment will be acceptable. All performances must be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.

3. All performers must turn in a completed 4-H Share-The-Fun Report form at event check-in to confirm stage setup, cue music, etc.

4. Each county may have 3 State Fair entries.

•Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent). Exception: If the Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the following criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered in the Share-The-Fun Program at the Iowa State Fair:

— At least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2022-2023 school year.

**Special Awards:

•Ribbons: Participation Ribbons

•Judge's Choice Share-the-Fun Trophy — Washington Noon Kiwanis Club

Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes:

•4-H is . . . (open to 4-H members interpretation)

•Join 4-H

•Opportunity4All (2022 National 4-H Week theme)

•Spy Your Potential (2023 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

•Best Days Ever (in 4-H) (variation of Iowa State Fair theme)

4-H Poster Communication Rules

1. Only one (1) poster per 4-H member may be entered. Two posters will be selected by judges to represent Washington County at the Iowa State Fair. (5th grader and older only can be selected for ISF).

2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board: size minimum of 14" x 20" or maximum of 15" x 22".

3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage, etc.

4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.

5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.

6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

7.4-H members may include the 4-H clover in the poster. Make sure it is used properly following 4-H emblem usage found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair.

8. All 4-H Communication Posters will receive Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. Outstanding posters will receive Seals of Merit. Superior posters will receive Seals of Excellence.

9. Must be registered through Fair Entry by the nonlivestock/static deadline of July 12. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

Judging — Monday, July 17 — 4 p.m.

Superintendent Jodi Ebert

OBJECTIVES

1. Acquaint 4-H’ers and adults with Iowa's products.

2. Encourage county fair participation.

3. Serve as a first step in communications exhibits for some.

4. Teach organization and planning skills.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The participants choose one (1) food item or recipe that represents ingredients from Iowa to demonstrate in the contest. There will be three classes: A) Individual 4-H’er; B) Team of 4-H’ers; C) 4-H’er and adult. Any 4-H’er of any age may enter.

2. Pride of Iowa entries must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by July 1. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

3. Complete recipe entry forms and bring to judging. Forms available at the Extension Office or online at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair under Pride of Iowa.

4. Participants prepare or demonstrate how to make the recipe at the contest. Participants are not required to talk or give a verbal presentation. However, they should be prepared to answer the questions fairgoers or judges might ask. The recipe can be relatively simple to prepare and should be appropriate to the age and skill of the member.

5. Samples of the finished recipe should be given away to fairgoers. It is suggested that you have enough samples to serve approximately 75-100 people. Some samples can be prepared ahead of the contest.

6. Participants must supply their own food ingredients, and equipment. Ingredients can be partially prepared ahead of the contest (nuts chopped, meat precooked, mushrooms drained, etc.), but the ingredients of the recipe must be mixed together at the fair during the time of presentation. Signs will be provided giving the participants name, club, and name of recipe.

7. Possible foods for the Pride of Iowa Contest:

-Fruit dip using yogurt

-Taco dip with ground pork

-Roasted soybeans

-No bake cookies with honey

-Beef spread on crackers

-Seasoned popcorn snacks

-Spiced apple cider beverage

-Trail mix using a corn cereal

-Fruit pizza with an oatmeal crust

-Lamb meatballs using ground lamb

-Venison or wild game spread on crackers

8. Criteria for judging:

a) taste and flavor of the product

b) organization of the 4-H member or team

c) originality of the recipe

d) healthfulness of ingredients or recipe (Was consideration given to ingredients that keep the recipe low in fat, salt, and sugar? Were substitutions made when appropriate?)

e) enthusiasm of 4-H’er or team

f) public's enthusiasm for the food item

g) 4-H’er or team follows contest rules

h) Food safety demonstrated

9. A judge will award purple, blue, red ribbons and select a top honor as Judge's Choice. Audience participants will vote by token in jars at the event as to their favorite deserving of People's Choice.

10. The contest will be on Monday of the fair at 4 p.m. in the Community Center upstairs lobby.

PRIDE OF IOWA CLASSES:

Class AIndividual 4-H’er

Class BTeam of 4-H’ers

Class C4-H’er and Adult

**Special Awards:

•Judge's Choice Award, Pride of Iowa Trophy — JP's 207

•People's Choice Award, Pride of Iowa Trophy — Washington Keokuk County Corn & Soybean Growers

•Ribbons: Purple — $7.50, Blue — $5.00, Red — $2.50, White — $1.00

Judging — Sunday, July 9, 1 p.m.

Dallmeyer Hall on the Fairgrounds (upstairs meeting rooms)

NEW for 2023 Results & Runway Show — Sunday, July 9, 6 p.m.

Dallmeyer Hall basement. Open to the public. Runway show, award announcements and light snacks served.

Style Show — Monday, July 17 — 3 p.m. (with 4-H Share the Fun Show)

Community Center, Fairgrounds

Superintendent Katie Reuman

SPECIAL RULES:

1. There will be four classes. Participants may have up to one entry in each class. Each class will be divided by age groups and compete against only the same age group.

a. Fashion Revue Class

b.$20 Challenge Class

c. Clothing Selection Class

d. NEW 2023 Innovative Design Class

2. Each class may include garments in any of the following four categories.

a. Athletic wear

b. Formal wear

c. Everyday wear

d. Costume

3. Age divisions are as follows:

a. Juniors = 4th grade — 6th grade

b. Intermediates = 7th grade — 8th grade

c. Seniors = 9th grade — 12th grade **this is the only age group eligible for State Fair Awardrobe selections.

4. Judging will be done by individual conference with a judge while participants wear their outfits. Participants will be required bring completed Awardrobe project paperwork to Awardrobe Event judging. The Awardrobe Clothing Event judging schedule will be made after the June 15 deadline and sent to participants. Paperwork will be sent after the registration deadline, or it is available online under Awardrobe Event at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

5. Awardrobe Event entries must be pre-registered in the online Fair Entry system by June 15. The online Fair Entry system is open for registrations during the month of June at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com

6. All participants will be judged in a one-on-one conference judging setting on Sunday afternoon. NEW in 2023: All participants are invite to return at 6 p.m. for the Results & Runway Show in the basement of Dallmeyer Hall. This event is open to the public to see participants on stage with their awardrobe items modeled. Results will be announced, ribbons given and winners to have their runway script read. Light snacks will be served. Open to the public.

7. All participants in the judging are strongly encouraged to be part of the County Fair Runway Show in conjunction with 4-H Share the Fun.

8. State Fair selection and eligibility:

•Participants must have completed 9th grade

•Fashion Revue: up to four participants-two from any one category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume)

•$20 Challenge: up to four participants-two from any one category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume)

•Clothing Selection: up to four participants-two from any one category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume)

•Innovative Design Class: up to four participants-two from any one category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume)

Fashion Revue (Constructed)

1. The purpose of this class is to encourage the construction of a personal garment or outfit.

2. Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, quality of construction, stage presentation, and required care.

3. Youth participants will model a garment or outfit they constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year.

4. A garment or outfit consists of one to three pieces such as, but not limited to, party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, active sportswear, and/or coats.

5. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected.

6. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected.

Clothing Selection (Selected Class)

1. The purpose of this class is to select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H member's goal or intended use for the selected outfit.

2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, quality and construction features, stage presentation, required care, and cost comparison.

3. There is no consideration in the judging on the amount spent, only in the process of record keeping and reflection on the cost of the individual items as a part of the process.

4. Outfits may be purchased at a department store, boutique, online store, sidewalk sales, retail shops or mall stores. Outfits may also be purchased at garage sales or other secondhand venues at any price point. Outfits may be gifts, hand-me-downs, relative or friend's modern or vintage clothing, or existing personal clothing, as long as the 4-H member selected the item as part of this specific outfit for the stated purpose.

5. Home-sewn clothing that was not sewn specifically for the participant are acceptable, such as purchases from a used clothing store.

The $20 Challenge

1. This class is designed to expand the 4-H member's shopping experience to shopping venues emphasizing recycling, reducing, and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, thrift store, secondhand store, or similar place.

2. Online venues are allowed, must be secondhand in nature. Shipping and handling are not included in the total calculations.

3. Traditional shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low regular or sale price. Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts do not qualify for this class.

4. Twenty dollars is the purchase price limit including tax. However, some secondhand stores and venues do not typically charge sales tax.

5. Receipt (s) for every item included as a part of the calculated total must be submitted with the entry. A garage sale receipt can be a piece of paper with the name of the location such as "Jane Doe garage sale," date, amount paid, and signature of person selling at the garage sale. If the outfit was free at a garage sale, "free" can be listed on the report form and on the receipt. Failure to provide receipts will be reflected in the evaluation.

6. An outfit consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and pants or a dress. Shoes, undergarments, and accessories are not included in the $20 purchase price limit.

7. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit.

8. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that totals less than $20.

9. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-H member's goal or intended use for the purchased outfit, and the 4-H member should have had an experience in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.

NEW 2023 Innovative Design

1. The purpose of this class is to encourage creativity and out-of-the-box thinking when creating an outfit.

2. These designs can be theatrical costumes, cosplay, wearable technology, sustainable/upcycled fashion, accessible fashion, and/or outfits that use unconventional materials.

3. The outfit must be showcased as a worn garment modeled by the exhibitor or by the individual that it was designed for.

4. Exhibitors may make their garment entirely, or permanently alter the silhouette of pre-existing materials through some method of permanent alteration or addition.

5. Consideration is given to originality and innovation.

AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT CLASSES:

121 01 Fashion Revue Junior

121 02 Fashion Revue Intermediate

121 03 Fashion Revue Senior (9th-12th grade)

122 01 Clothing Selection Junior

122 02 Clothing Selection Intermediate

122 03 Clothing Selection Senior (9th-12th grade)

123 01 $20 Challenge Junior

123 02 $20 Challenge Intermediate

123 03 $20 Challenge Senior (9th-12th grade)

124 01 Innovative Design Junior

124 02 Innovative Design Intermediate

124 03 Innovative Design Senior (9th-12th grade)

Open to Kindergarten-3rd grade youth enrolled in Washington County 4-H Clover Kid Program

CLOTHING EVENT (one entry per youth in grades 2nd-3rd)

Purpose: To introduce prospective 4-H members to the fashion revue/clothing project

1. Each Clover Kid will be paired up with a 4-H mentor who has been involved in the project for more than one year.

2. Participant must have completed 2nd or 3rd grade.

3. All participants must be signed up by May 15 at the Extension Office.

4. All Clover Kids must meet with the mentor to acquire skills and knowledge before the Clothing Event held July 9 at the Extension Office.

5. Clover Kids must meet with judge (mentor may go along).

6. Evaluation is based on 1.) Presentation of outfit 2.) general knowledge of the project 3.) discussion with the judge.

7. Outfit may be purchased or constructed.

8. Will model their outfit during the fair in a special Clover Kids Style Show, Mon., July 17 at 3 p.m. at the Community Center with the 4-H Awardrobe Runway Show and 4-H Share the Fun.

CONFERENCE JUDGING

Clover Kids may bring non-livestock projects to conference with a judge on Saturday, July 15 from 3 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. located in the Commercial Exhibit building on the fairgrounds. This conference is optional for Clover Kids; however, it is a valuable communication experience. Clover kids are invited to share up to four of their favorite non-livestock projects with a judge. All projects will receive a participation ribbon and be displayed at the fair. The conference allows clover kids to practice talking with adults. They will look at their projects together, talk about how it was made, who helped, what they like about it, and what they plan to do with it. These projects can vary from painted garden stones to tie blankets to clay sculptures. They can be projects completed with the club or at home with family. Last name A-J come for judging 4:00-4:30 p.m. Families K-S come 3pm-3:30 p.m. and families T-Z come for judging 3:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.

GREAT GARDENER’S FEST (One entry per youth in kindergarten-3rd grade)

1. Each clover kid will plant either flower or vegetable seeds.

2. Journals will be used to track green thumb experiences.

3. Seeds can be planted in the ground or in a pot, whichever is appropriate.

4. Clover Kids bring flowers they grew or maximum of two vegetables from their plant. Bring either flower or vegetable, (not both) along with journal.

5. The "Great Gardeners Fest" will take place Monday, July 17 at 5:15 p.m.

GOAT MENTORING PROJECT (One entry per youth in 2nd grade)

Purpose: To introduce prospective 4-H members to goat projects

a) All participants must be in 2nd grade and a Clover Kid Member.

b) Participants must sign-up by June 1 in the Extension Office.

c) All 4-H mentors must have shown a minimum of 1 year in the goat project area.

d) Goats will be shown by Clover Kids with assistance by the mentor after the 4-H goat show on Monday, July 17.

e) Evaluation is based on 1) presentation of the animal 2) general knowledge of the project based on ring judge's interview with youth.

f) All participants will receive a participation ribbon.

g) All Clover Kids must meet with the mentor to acquire skills & knowledge necessary to exhibit the sheep project (recommend a minimum of 3 sessions with project and mentor before the fair). Parents are encouraged to attend these mentoring session to learn and supervise as well.

LEGO BUILD-OFF (One entry per youth kindergarten-3rd grade)

Purpose: To offer a STEM opportunity focusing on engineering

a) Participants can be kindergarten-3rd grade

b) Pre-fair entry is required by July 1. Contact the Extension Office at (319) 653-4811

c) Sign up with favorite adult building partner (can be parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend, neighbor, etc)

d) Partners will be given a collection of Lego pieces to construct a self-standing ANYTHING on their building tray in 15 minutes

e) Special guest judges will recognize a variety of talents in creativity, realism, strength, uniqueness, and fair themed

f) All participants will receive a participation ribbon.

g) Partners check in at the Lions Club Stage on Monday, July 17 at 4:30 p.m.

SHEEP MENTORING PROJECT (One entry per youth in 3rd grade)

Purpose: To introduce prospective 4-H members to sheep projects

a) All participants must be in 3rd grade and a Clover Kid Member.

b) Participants must sign-up by June 1 in the Extension Office.

c) All 4-H mentors must have shown a minimum of 2 years in the sheep project area and sign-up at weigh-in to be a mentor.

d) All lambs shown will be market lambs.

e) Lambs will be shown by Clover Kids with assistance by the mentor, this includes in the show ring. They will show after the 4-H Sheep Show on Tuesday, July 18.

f) Evaluation is based on 1) presentation of the animal 2) general knowledge of the project based on ring judge's interview with youth.

g) All participants will receive a participation ribbon.

h) All Clover Kids must meet with the mentor to acquire skills & knowledge necessary to exhibit the sheep project (recommend a minimum of 3 sessions with project and mentor before the fair). Parents are encouraged to attend these mentoring session to learn and supervise as well.

BUCKET BOTTLE MENTORING PROJECT (One entry per youth in 3rd grade)

Purpose: To introduce prospective 4-H members to bucket bottle projects

a) All participants must be in 3rd grade and a Clover Kid Member.

b) Participants must sign-up by June 1 in the Extension Office.

c) All 4-H mentors must have shown a minimum of 2 year in the bucket bottle project area and sign-up at weigh-in to be a mentor.

d) Calves will be shown by Clover Kids with assistance by the mentor, this includes in the show ring. They will show after the 4-H Bucket Bottle show on Wednesday, July 19.

e) Evaluation is based on 1) presentation of the animal 2) general knowledge of the project based on ring judge's interview with youth

f) All participants will receive a participation ribbon.

PET SHOW

1. Open to all Clover Kids 1st — 3rd grades in Washington County.

2.Pre-fair entry is required by July 1. Contact the Extension Office at (319) 653-4811.

3. Clover Kids enrolled in the Pet Show must complete a pet journal from the Extension Office to record information about their pet.

4. Clover Kids will have the opportunity to show the audience their pet and speak with a judge regarding nutrition, grooming, or special behaviors.

5. Clover Kids Pet Show animals are only allowed on the fairgrounds during the entry and show time. Pet passes will be distributed to all pet project exhibitors. This Pet Pass must be with the exhibitor/parent bringing the pet onto the fairgrounds during county fair and shown at the gate. The pass should be with the controller of the pet while on the grounds. Pets should only be in the show ring and prep area on show day. They should not be through the barns while on the grounds.

6. Members should pick up their show numbers from the Extension Office front counter the week of fair.

7. Check-In of pets will take place at the small show ring. Bring completed Pet Journals to check-in.

8. Exact check-in times and approximate class times will be sent to families after the July 1 deadline and classes are made. Classes may be sorted by species or by participant grade pending registrations. Times will range from 2pm-3:30 p.m.

9. All pets must come properly restrained or contained. Appropriate examples include on a leash or in a box, cage, or bowl.

10. Livestock animals such as swine, horses, cattle (beef and dairy) are not to be shown in the Clover Kids Pet Show. All other animals must be less than 100 pounds in order to be shown.

11. An adult must supervise clover Kids and pets at all times. The adult is responsible for both the Clover Kid and pet.

12. Cats and dogs must have a current rabies certificate. (Use the same health requirements as for the 4-H Dog, Cat, and Pet Shows. A copy must be to the office by July 1 and/or brought to fair check-in.)

13. Any female animal in season cannot be shown.

14. Participants will receive a participation ribbon. No premium money will be given.

15. Possible animals for show include cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, turtles, fish, birds, snakes, etc.

16. Clover Kids Pet Show will be held Tuesday, July 18 at the small show ring. Times will range from 2pm-3:30 p.m.

RABBIT MENTORING PROJECT (One entry per youth in 1st — 2nd grade)

Purpose: To introduce prospective 4-H members to rabbit projects

a) All participants must be in 1st — 2nd grade and a Clover Kid Member.

b) Participants must sign-up by June 1 in the Extension Office.

c) All 4-H mentors must have shown a minimum of 1 year in the rabbit project area and sign-up at weigh-in to be a mentor.

d) Rabbits will be shown by Clover Kids with assistance by the mentor

e) Evaluation is based on 1) presentation of the animal 2) general knowledge of the project based on ring judge's interview with youth.

f) All participants will receive a participation ribbon.

g) Clover Kid mentoring will be Wednesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. and the show will begin at 4:30 p.m.

COVID Notice: We reserve the right to make changes as needed. Please check the Washington County Fair website for updates.

Entry: Sunday, July 16, 3:00 to 5 p.m. and Monday, July 17, 9 a.m. to Noon.

Chairman Karen Megchelsen

Department Superintendents: Judy Sieren, Jane Dallmeyer, Sally Whetstine, Shirley J. Bohr, Donna Palmer, Jan Miller, Nadine Greiner, Melody Rowe

Open to any resident of Washington County and surrounding counties. Open for entries for either:

A. Exhibit only (no entry fee)

B. Exhibit and judged

1-10 items — 50 cents each

11-20 items — $5.00

21-30 items — $7.00

Awards:

A. Exhibit only — none

B. Exhibit and Judged — 1st & 2nd Place — Ribbon and Premium listed in each division

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Open exhibit entry listing can be completed before check in. The entry list can be located on the Washington County Fair website: http://washingtoncountyfairia.com/

2. Exhibits are to be brought to the schoolhouse on the fairgrounds on Sunday, July 16, from 3:00 to 5 p.m. or Monday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed judging will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 17.

3. Items exhibited must have the individual's name, address, telephone number, and class # attached to each article.

4. Similar categories may be combined, due to limited entries. The judge may award as they see fit.

5. The Judging book will be the only criteria used for determining payment of premiums.

6. First & second place ribbons given in divisions as deserving.

7. If you have questions pertaining to exhibits or entries, contact the Chairman or Division Supt.

8. The fair officials will use extreme care in handling exhibits, but they are not responsible for damage or loss of any article.

9. No sales, please.

10. We welcome all former exhibitors as well as new exhibitors; all ages welcome.

11. 4-H projects are not eligible.

12. Exhibits will be checked out at 8 p.m. Thursday. Not responsible after that time.

Food may be judged by appearance only, due to COVID.

CLASS 1 — BREAD WITH YEAST

(Pan size 9x5)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 2 — BREADS — NO YEAST

(Pan size 9x5)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

OVERALL GRAND PRIZE CAKE WILL BE AWARDED $25.00 GIFT CARD. DONATED BY FREEMAN FOODS, WELLMAN, IA.

CLASS 3 — CAKES — NO FROSTING

(Pan size 8x8)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 4 — DECORATED CAKES — AMATEURS ONLY

(To be left during the fair. Will be judged for looks only, so may be made on cardboard, except cupcakes.)

Premiums: First — $3.00 Second — $1.50

CLASS 5 — PIE SHELL

(Must be exhibited on aluminum foil pie pan)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 6 — PIES

(May be exhibited on aluminum foil pie pan. NO SOFT PIES ACCEPTED)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

OVERALL GRAND PRIZE COOKIES WILL BE AWARDED $25.00 CASH. DONATED BY JW’S FOODS, KALONA, IA.

CLASS 7 — COOKIES

(4 cookies to a plate, no frosting)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 8 — CANDY

(4 pieces to a plate)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 9 — JELLIES

(May be opened and tasted)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 10 — JAMS

(May be opened and tasted)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 11 — PRESERVES AND BUTTERS

(Pint jars only. May be opened and tasted)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 12 — CANNED FRUIT

(Pint jars only)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 13- CANNED VEGETABLES

(Pint jars only)

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 14 — PICKLES AND CATSUP

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 15 — MEATS

(Pint or quart jars)

MUST HAVE GUMMED LABEL ENTRY STICKER ON THEM

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

1. All paintings, drawings and prints must be framed or matted ready for hanging.

2. Copies should be marked as such, and originals also, marked as such.

3. All entries must be labeled on the back upper left hand corner with the following information: Title, class, original or copy.

4. Photographs should be at least 5x7, but not larger than 16x20 inches, black and white or color, ready to hang (matted or framed).

5. Name and address on each entry.

6. Any article to be hung must have a good means of hanging.

7. All works will be judged on originality, appeal, and overall representation.

OVERALL GRAND PRIZE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITOR WILL BE AWARDED A $25.00 GIFT CARD. DONATED BY HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY.

CLASS 16 — FINE ARTS — PAINTING

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 17 — TOLE & DECORATIVE PAINTING

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

1. Prints must be 5x7 or larger and mounted on cardboard or matted, or framed for hanging.

2. Photographs must be taken by the exhibitor, but may be developed professionally.

CLASS 18 — BLACK AND WHITE

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 18A — COLOR

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 19 — COMPUTER ART

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 20-CERAMICS

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 21 CHINA & PORCELAIN

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 22 — PROFESSIONAL (teachers & sellers)

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 23 — CHINA & JEWELRY

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 24 — CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 25 — CREATIVE ARTS

1. Any article to be hung a good means of hanging.

2. All works will be judged on originality of subject, quality of handling, the material used, appeal and overall representation.

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 26 — COUNTRY CRAFTS

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

Class 26B — REPURPOSED ART

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

Class 26C — METAL CREATIONS

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 27 — Any wood article made and finished.

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 28 — WOOD ARTICLE PAINTED

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 29 — WOOD ARTICLE REFINISHED.

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 30 — WOOD ARTICLE CARVED

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 31 — WOOD MINIATURES

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 32 — SCROLL SAVED

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 33 — DOLL HOUSE

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 34 — KNITTING

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 35 — CROCHETING

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 36 — AFGHAN

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 37 — SEWING/STITCHERY

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00 in each

CLASS 38 — THROW PILLOWS

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 39 — RUGS

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

TWO AWARDS GIVEN FOR QUILTS THAT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE JUDGE. THE PRIZE AWARDS ARE $25 FROM STITCH ‘N SEW, KALONA AND A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM WILLOW CREEK QUILTING AND GIFTS, KALONA.

CLASS 40 — QUILTS — ANTIQUE

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 41A — QUILTS — HAND QUILTED

Premiums: First — $3.00 Second — $2.00

CLASS 41B — QUILTS — MACHINE QUILTED

Premiums: First — $3.00 Second — $2.00

CLASS 41C — COMFORTER TIED OR THROW OR PILLOW

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

Class 41D — BABY QUILT

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

Class 41E — WALLHANGINGS OR TABLE RUNNER

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 42 — SEWING (Must be on a hanger)

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00 in each

CLASS 42A — DOLL CLOTHES

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00 in each

CLASS 43 — CREATIVE WEARABLES

Premiums: First — $2.00 Second — $1.00

CLASS 44 — GARDEN ART

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

Please list the type and variety of the specimens. It is fine to leave some of the foliage attached on the flowers stem. The specimen should be exhibited in a clear glass or plastic containers that has no lettering or decoration to detract from the beauty of the exhibit. Container suitable to the size of the exhibit. A small amount of plant material, Styrofoam, clear plastic or wooden block may be used to prop or wedge specimen upright.

OVERALL GRAND PRIZE FLOWERS AND PLANTS EXHIBITOR WILL BE AWARDED A $25.00 GIFT CARD. DONATED BY HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY.

CLASS 45 — CUT FLOWER SPECIMENS

Perennials

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00 in each category

Annuals & Biennials

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00 in each category

CLASS 46A — CONTAINER PLANTS, INDOOR

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second $1 in each category

CLASS 46B — CONTAINER PLANTS, OUTDOOR

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second $1 in each category

CLASS 47 — ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00 in each category

CLASS 48 — VASE BOUQUET

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 49 — TABLE DISPLAYS

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00 in each category

CLASS 50 — DRIED OR PRESERVED FLOWERS

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 51 — SILK FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 52 — VEGETABLES & FRUIT

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 53 — GARDEN DISPLAY

Not less than 6 varieties in basket or box

Premiums: First — $1.50 Second — $1.00

CLASS 54 — LARGEST VEGETABLE

Premiums First — $1.00 Second — $. 50

OVERALL GRAND PRIZE GARDEN EXHIBITOR WILL BE AWARDED A $25.00 GIFT CARD. DONATED BY HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

JUDGE’S CHOICE WILL BE AWARDED A $25.00 GIFT CARD. DONATED BY HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY.

Also connect with the Washington County Fair Association through Facebook at "Washington County Fair Association"

KID’S PIE EATING CONTEST

Judging: Monday July 17, 4 p.m.—Lion's Stage

Rules:

No appendages may be used, face only. Plate must be clean. When contestant is finished he/she must raise hand to signify finished.

Age Groups: 4-5 years old, 6-7 years old, 8-9 years old, 10-13 years old.

Prizes: Awarded to the top 3 in each age group

PEE-WEE CUTIE CONTEST

Judging: Monday, July 17, 6 p.m. — Lion's Stage

Rules:

Judging will be on appearance and personality. Child will be asked one to two questions related to "Fun at the Fair" Props such as animals, little wagons, little tractors can be used. The props are the responsibility of the parent. If a prop were to include an animal, it must be controlled and be the responsibility of the parent. Outfit design is limited to the creativity of the child's family. Registration forms available at the stage before the event.

Age Groups: 3-4 years old, 5-6 years old, 7-8 years old.

Prizes: Trophy for each age group donated by Custom Impressions, and ribbons for all

OREO STACKING CONTEST

Judging: Tuesday, July 18, 4:30 p.m.—Lion's Stage

Rules:

Contestants stack Oreos the highest they can in announced time to win. Stack must hold on its own without being held after time is up.

Age Groups: 4-5 years old, 6-7 years old, 8-9 years old, 10-13 years old

Prizes: Awarded to the top 3 in each age group

FROG JUMPING CONTEST

Judging: Tuesday, July 18, 5:30 p.m.—Lion's Stage

Rules:

Contestants need to bring their own frog. Contestant whose frog jumps the furthest wins. Contestant can only poke with a finger to get frog to jump — no artificial means.

Prizes: Awarded to the top 3 in each age group

CARNIVAL PASSES & MONEY SCRAMBLE

Contest: Wednesday, July 19, Noon — Lion's Stage

Rules:

Prizes are hidden in saw dust. Contestants search for prizes along with other contestants

BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST

Judging: Wednesday, July 19, 2:30 p.m.—Lion's Stage

Rules:

Contestant who blows the first bubble approx. 1" bubble wins

Age Groups: 4-5 years old, 6-7 years old, 8-9 years old, 10-13 years old

Prizes: Awarded to the top 3 in each age group

HORSE SHOE TOURNAMENT

Competition: Friday, July 21, 4 p.m. @ hoop shed on the fairgrounds

Rules:

Participants must be 18 years and older. Entry fee is $10 for a team.

Pre-registrations due by July 17. First come, first served for 32 teams. Single elimination scoring.

For questions contact Brayton Turner at 319-461-1181

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Rules:

1. Each contestant must be female and at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on the first day of the state fair.

2. Contestants must never have been married or have had children.

3. A County Fair Queen must reside in the county she represents or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in the county she represents.

4. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one service organization in her community such as a church group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc. (Eligibility is not limited to 4-H/FFA membership.)

5. In the event the county queen is unable to participate in county fair activities and duties, alternates will be considered in order of selection. The Fair Association expects the Queen & her court to be available for the entire length of the Washington County Fair unless extenuating circumstances are noted at the start of the contest.

6. No professional models (one who has had ongoing employment in which modeling was the primary part of the job) are eligible to compete in the county pageant.

7. The Iowa State Fair will accept only one entry per county. Should there be more than one queen contest in the county, it will be the responsibility of the fairs concerned to hold an elimination contest. The only exception to this rule will be in those counties where more than one fair qualifies for membership with the Association of Iowa Fairs. In those cases, both Fairs will be eligible to submit candidates for competition.

8. County fairs are requested to select their candidates by competition in which personality, leadership and beauty are judged. Judging will be based on the following: personality, attitude, appearance and awareness, leadership and citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise.

9. Each contestant should be prepared to appear in a variety of dress during their county fair duties, such as Sunday dress and show ring wear.

10. The winner of the competition will be crowned the "Washington County Fair Queen." The queen and her court will be required to attend a variety of events during the day and evenings of the Washington County Fair which will be assigned the night of the pageant. These duties will also include representation at county parades the following year.

11. If the winner cannot continue duties during her reign until a new queen is crowned the following year, she must forfeit her title and all awards associated with it to the first runner-up.

12. The reigning queen is expected to conduct herself in a manner that reflects positively on herself, her family and on the Washington County Fair. Should the reigning queen become involved in any activity, including drugs, alcohol or tobacco related offenses that reflects negatively on herself, her family or the Washington County Fair, she may be required to forfeit her crown and title to the first runner-up. These decisions will be made by the queen committee and Washington County Fair Association.

13. Should the queen marry or become ineligible for any reason before the next year queen is crowned, she will forfeit her title and crown to the first runner-up. Should the first runner-up become ineligible, she will forfeit title and crown to the 2nd runner-up.

14. The Washington County Fair Board reserves the right to change and interpret the foregoing rules and regulations at any time as may be deemed necessary

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or (3) Email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

YOUTH & 4-H AG HUMAN SCIENCES Washington Keota Mid-Prairie Highland WACO Hillcrest Academy Bows & Bullets Crooked Creek Dutch Creek Flyers Eaglebots First Tech Challenge Robotics Club Franklin Cubs Green Acres Highlanders Horse & Pony Club Kalona Klassics Limecreek Limelights Limecreek Livewires Prairie Pride Riverside Enterprisers Riverside Ramblers 76 Progressives Washington Go-Getters Washington Hustlers Brighton Clover Kids Creative Clover Kids Crawfordsville Clover Kids Eagle's Nest Clover Kids Highland Clover Kids Jackson Clover Kids Little Hawk Clover Kids St. James Clover Kids Washington Clover Kids Wellman Clover Kids Always know where you are. Fair Board Office during the County Fair Who do I call in case of an emergency: Group Emergency Text Alerts First Aid Severe Weather: Fire: Adults who can help: Saturday, July 8 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, July 9 Monday, July 10 Tuesday, July 11 Wednesday, July 12 Thursday, July 13 Friday, July 14 Saturday, July 15 Sunday, July 16 Monday, July 17 Tuesday, July 18 Wednesday, July 19 Thursday, July 20 Friday, July 21 Saturday, July 22 TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 4-H’ERS TO TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO 7. Fair Entry Registration Deadlines: June 15 July 1 July 12 IOWA EXHIBITOR YOUTH CODE OF ETHICS Youth agree to follow these guidelines: GENERAL RULES: All livestock exhibits must be checked in at designated place by department superintendent by time noted in chart on the next page or the beginning time for department weigh-ins, whichever is earlier Check-in/Weigh-in No livestock on the grounds before Sunday noon Swine: Market Beef Breeding Beef: Poultry: Goats: Sheep: Bucket Bottle: Dairy: Horse: Rabbits: *as deemed necessary and required printed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship SWINE SHEEP AND GOATS POULTRY AND BIRDS DOGS AND CATS LIVESTOCK SALE/AUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS Market Steer — Breed division Market Steer — Crossbreed Small Breeds Division Single Source Steer Class NEW for 2023 Top Stockman Contest **Market Beef Special Awards: MARKET BEEF CLASS NO./CLASS NAME Donors RULES AND REGULATIONS **Breeding Heifer & Cow/Calf Special Awards: BREEDING BEEF GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS BUCKET-BOTTLE CLASS NO./CLASS NAME RULES AND REGULATIONS DAIRY CATTLE Age Breakdown for classes: CLASS NAME/CLASS NO. Ayrshire Brown Swiss Guernsey Holstein Jersey Milking Shorthorn Crossbred RULES AND REGULATIONS ** Dairy Goats & Meat Goats Special Awards: DAIRY GOATS & MEAT GOATS CLASS NO. CLASS NAME Market Meat Goat Classes RULES AND REGULATION 13. Mandatory Swine Meeting: 14. Mandatory Swine Cards: 23. NEW for 2023 Swine Knowledge Competition Swine Class Details: Production Barrow Division Guidelines Production Gilt Division Guidelines Single Source Commercial Swine Class Single Source Commercial Swine Class Production Barrow — Individual Market Barrow Individual Market Gilt Purebred Market Purebred Breeding Gilt Commercial Breeding Gilt Pen of Three Market Pigs **Swine Special Awards: Single Source Commercial Swine Class Production Barrow (Live) Production Gilt (Live) Production Swine (Carcass Scan) Individual Market Barrow Home Raised Division Barrow Purchased Division Barrow Purebred Market Division Individual Market Gilt Home Raised Division Market Gilt Purchased Division Market Gilt Breeding Gilt Purebred Division Breeding Gilt Commercial Division Breeding Gilt Market Pen of Three Swine Knowledge Competition Champion Swine Showmanship SWINE CLASS NO./CLASS NAME RULES AND REGULATIONS Market Sheep Classes: Production Lamb Class: Breeding Sheep Classes: Feeder Pen Class (Pen of Three) NEW for 2023 Pair of Lambs Class: Premier Sheep Exhibitor: Sheep Showmanship: Sheep Herdsmanship: **Sheep Special Awards: SHEEP CLASS NO./CLASS NAME RULES AND REGULATIONS **Horse Special Awards: HORSE & PONY CLASS NO./CLASS NAME Halter Classes (Limit of 4 entries) Trail Classes (Limit of 1 entry) Performance Classes (Limit of 6 entries) RULES AND REGULATIONS **Poultry Special Awards: POULTRY CLASS NO./CLASS NAME ***some classes depending on number of entries may be split RULES AND REGULATIONS 14. Rabbit Herdsmanship: 15. Rabbit Educational Posters **Rabbit Special Awards: RABBITS CLASS NO. CLASS NAM 271: 4 Class Breeds will be shown by breed and age 272: 6 Class Breeds will be shown by breed and age. Market Rabbits Rabbit Poster Project Classes RULES AND REGULATIONS RULES AND REGULATIONS JUDGING: AWARDS: RULES AND REGULATIONS **Livestock Judging Special Awards: RULES AND REGULATIONS RULES AND REGULATIONS **Pet Special Awards: PET CLASS NO./CLASS NAME OBEDIENCE JUDGING GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS **Dog Special Awards: Obedience Classes: Showmanship Classes: Agility Classes 4-H DOG OBEDIENCE & AGILITY CLASSES ALL GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY. Fair Entry Registration Deadlines: Clothing Event ($20 Challenge, Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection) Surprise Design All other nonlivestock/static exhibits Friday, July 14 Saturday, July 15 4-H Building Exhibits General Exhibit Rules Elements of Design Principles of Design **County 4-H Awards: RULES AND REGULATIONS **Special Awards: 10110 Animal Science 10120 Veterinary Science 10210 Crop Production & Plant Science 10220Conservation, Environment, and Sustainability 10222 Entomolog 10224 Fish and Wildlife 10226 Forestr 10230 Horticulture & Plant Science 10235 Home Grounds Improvement 10240 Outdoor Adventures 10250 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports 10260 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources RULES AND REGULATIONS **Special Award: SPECIAL RULES: CLASS NO./CLASS NAME Garden Crops: Herbs: Flowers: Other: RULES AND REGULATIONS **Special Awards: 10310 Music Visual Arts Visual Arts Special Rules: **Special Awards: 10320 Photography Photography Special Rules: 10340 Creative Photography Creative Photography Special Rules: 10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display RULES AND REGULATIONS **Special Awards: 10410 Child Development 10420 Clothing and Fashion — Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories 10422 Clothing and Fashion — Purchased Garments & Accessories 10424 Clothing and Fashion — Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits 10430 Consumer Management Food & Nutrition Special Rules 10440 Food & Nutrition — Prepared Product 10442 Food & Nutrition — Preserved Produc 10445 Food & Nutrition — Educational Display 10450 Health 10460 Home Improvement Home Improvement Special Rule: 10470 Sewing and Needle Arts — Constructed item 10472 Sewing and Needle Arts — Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits 10480 Other Family and Consumer Science 10490 Special Exhibition — THRIFTY MEAL CHALLENGE Special Rules: RULES AND REGULATIONS **Special Awards: 10510 Citizenship and Civic Engagement 10520 Communication 10530 Communication Posters — 10540 Digital Storytelling 10550 Leadership 10560 Self-Determined RULES AND REGULATIONS **Special Awards: 10610 Mechanics 10612 Automotive 10613 Automotive 10614 Electric 10615 Small Engine 10616 Tractor 10617 Tractor 10618 Welding 10620 Woodworking 10630 Other Science, Engineering & Technology 10632 Aerospac 10634 Robotic GENERAL COMMUNICATION EVENT PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS 4-H EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Educational Presentation Rules ** Special Awards: 4-H EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CONTEST Extemporaneous Speaking Rules Working Exhibit Rules **Special Awards: RULES AND REGULATIONS **Special Awards: 4-H Poster Communication Rules OBJECTIVES RULES AND REGULATIONS PRIDE OF IOWA CLASSES: **Special Awards: NEW for 2023 Results & Runway Show — Sunday, July 9, 6 p.m. SPECIAL RULES: Fashion Revue (Constructed) Clothing Selection (Selected Class) The $20 Challenge NEW 2023 Innovative Design AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT CLASSES: CLOTHING EVENT (one entry per youth in grades 2nd-3rd) CONFERENCE JUDGING GREAT GARDENER’S FEST (One entry per youth in kindergarten-3rd grade) GOAT MENTORING PROJECT (One entry per youth in 2nd grade) LEGO BUILD-OFF (One entry per youth kindergarten-3rd grade) SHEEP MENTORING PROJECT (One entry per youth in 3rd grade) BUCKET BOTTLE MENTORING PROJECT (One entry per youth in 3rd grade) PET SHOW RABBIT MENTORING PROJECT (One entry per youth in 1st — 2nd grade) COVID Notice: We reserve the right to make changes as needed. Please check the Washington County Fair website for updates. Awards RULES AND REGULATIONS CLASS 1 — BREAD WITH YEAST CLASS 2 — BREADS — NO YEAST CLASS 3 — CAKES — NO FROSTING CLASS 4 — DECORATED CAKES — AMATEURS ONLY CLASS 5 — PIE SHELL CLASS 6 — PIES CLASS 7 — COOKIES CLASS 8 — CANDY CLASS 9 — JELLIES CLASS 10 — JAMS CLASS 11 — PRESERVES AND BUTTERS CLASS 12 — CANNED FRUIT CLASS 13- CANNED VEGETABLES CLASS 14 — PICKLES AND CATSUP CLASS 15 — MEATS CLASS 16 — FINE ARTS — PAINTING CLASS 17 — TOLE & DECORATIVE PAINTING CLASS 18 — BLACK AND WHITE CLASS 18A — COLOR CLASS 19 — COMPUTER AR CLASS 20-CERAMICS CLASS 21 CHINA & PORCELAIN CLASS 22 — PROFESSIONAL (teachers & sellers) CLASS 23 — CHINA & JEWELRY CLASS 24 — CHRISTMAS IN JULY CLASS 25 — CREATIVE ARTS CLASS 26 — COUNTRY CRAFTS Class 26B — REPURPOSED ART Class 26C — METAL CREATIONS CLASS 27 — Any wood article made and finished. CLASS 28 — WOOD ARTICLE PAINTED CLASS 29 — WOOD ARTICLE REFINISHED. CLASS 30 — WOOD ARTICLE CARVED CLASS 31 — WOOD MINIATURES CLASS 32 — SCROLL SAVED CLASS 33 — DOLL HOUSE CLASS 34 — KNITTING CLASS 35 — CROCHETING CLASS 36 — AFGHAN CLASS 37 — SEWING/STITCHERY CLASS 38 — THROW PILLOWS CLASS 39 — RUGS CLASS 40 — QUILTS — ANTIQUE CLASS 41A — QUILTS — HAND QUILTED CLASS 41B — QUILTS — MACHINE QUILTED CLASS 41C — COMFORTER TIED OR THROW OR PILLOW Class 41D — BABY QUILT Class 41E — WALLHANGINGS OR TABLE RUNNER CLASS 42 — SEWING (Must be on a hanger) CLASS 42A — DOLL CLOTHES CLASS 43 — CREATIVE WEARABLES CLASS 44 — GARDEN ART CLASS 45 — CUT FLOWER SPECIMENS CLASS 46A — CONTAINER PLANTS, INDOOR CLASS 46B — CONTAINER PLANTS, OUTDOOR CLASS 47 — ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS CLASS 48 — VASE BOUQUET CLASS 49 — TABLE DISPLAYS CLASS 50 — DRIED OR PRESERVED FLOWERS CLASS 51 — SILK FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASS 52 — VEGETABLES & FRUIT CLASS 53 — GARDEN DISPLAY CLASS 54 — LARGEST VEGETABLE KID’S PIE EATING CONTEST PEE-WEE CUTIE CONTEST OREO STACKING CONTEST FROG JUMPING CONTEST CARNIVAL PASSES & MONEY SCRAMBLE BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST HORSE SHOE TOURNAMENT Sunday, July 16, 2023

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