IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION & OUTREACH: DELAWARE COUNTY

Fair 2020

Kenzie Griffin

DELAWARE COUNTY EXTENSION & OUTREACH

County Youth Coordinator

kenzieg@iastate.edu

563-927-4201

The Extension Office

phone number will be the

same for week of the fair.

Please call 563-927-4201

if you need to

get ahold of the

Extension

Office!

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4-H Families,

This year has been anything, but ordinary. We have been working dili-

gently to ensure that Delaware County 4-H members have the oppor-

tunity to showcase their projects at the Delaware County Fair. The

health and safety of our youth members, volunteers, families, judges,

and staff is our top priority.

The Delaware County Extension Office has followed guidance from

Iowa 4-H Summer Best Practices, Iowa State University, and Iowa

Public Health to put together a plan for Delaware County Fair 4-H

events and livestock shows.

Please be mindful of all the changes and modifications we have made

for the 2020 Delaware County 4-H & FFA livestock shows and events.

Please ensure that you know the correct check-in time and location.

Complete the required paperwork and bring it to check-in.

Take the time to review all fair plans that pertain to you. 2020 Fair

Plans can be found on our website at: https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/delaware/content/2020-delaware-county-

fair-plans

While we have made some adjustments to our shows and events, we

know that our families and supporters will be diligent and work with us

to make this happen!

The Delaware County Fair holds a special place in all our hearts. We

are so thankful for all of our loyal partners, volunteers, families, and

exhibitors who make the Delaware County Fair a wonderful celebration

each and every year.

Kenzie Griffin, County Youth Coordinator

WHAT’S INSIDE:

Fair Expectations 2

Camping Info 2

Parking Info 3

Exhibitor Meetings 3

Award Distribution 3

2020 Fair Schedule 4

Calendar Info 5

2020 Fair Expectations Limited spectator seating will be available with social distancing during any and all of

the livestock shows. Please take personal responsibility into consideration when at-

tending. Changes such as COVID-19 case count and current proclamations at the

time of the show may eliminate this opportunity. Live streaming of all shows will be

available.

Please be courteous to others and parents of exhibitors in the showring. Follow

posted signage and social distancing guidelines.

Access to the livestock barns will be limited to family members and project commit-

tee members assisting exhibitors with judging preparation as well as Fairboard mem-

bers and Extension staff. Changes such as COVID-19 case count and proclama-

tions at fair time may eliminate these opportunities.

No outside coolers or carry-ins will be allowed on the grounds. The Steer-N-Stein

will be open each day of the fair.

Auction:

We ask that only active buyers and parents attend the livestock auction. We will

have an online bidding option available, thanks to Old 20 Auctions. The information

and links for the online auction option will be posted on our website and Facebook

page before the sale.

If a fair participant or volunteer tests positive for COVID-19, the Extension Council in

conjunction with public health will determine if fair activities will be canceled .

Camping at the Fair!

The campgrounds for the Fair will be open for 2020. Camping will be allowed on the

East and West side of the campgrounds, on the East side, the whole camper must

stay East of the poles in that area.

Please pay attention to the camp host’s directions prior

to connecting to make sure you are in the correct

camping spot.

Camping will be $150 from Sunday night before the fair

through Sunday morning of the Fair or $25/night if you

only wish to stay for a few nights.

Ribbons and Trophy Distribution at Fair!

To limit the number of transferring items from person to person,

ribbons will not be given out at livestock

shows. Results will be recorded and ribbons

will be mailed to exhibitors after fair week.

Trophies will be given to exhibitors at live-

stock shows. One show volunteer will be

designated to give trophies to exhibitors.

Swine Exhibitor

Project Meeting!

There will be an informational meeting held on

Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Showring at the Fair-

grounds.

Please plan to attend this meeting if you are exhibiting Swine

at the Fair! Spots will be marked in the bleachers 6 feet apart

for exhibitors to sit. Extension and Superintendents will review

rules and information for the swine show. If you are unable to

attend please contact Kenzie.

Beef Exhibitor Meeting! A meeting for ALL Beef exhibitors for the Fair will be held on

Thursday, July 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Showring at the Fair-

grounds. If you are exhibiting in the breeding beef, market beef,

bred & raised, cow/calf, or pen of 3 class, please plan to attend

this meeting! Spots will be marked in

the bleachers 6 feet apart for exhibi-

tors to sit. Extension and Superinten-

dents will review rules and information

for the beef shows. If you are unable

to attend please contact Kenzie.

Entering the Fairgrounds & Parking Information

Please enter the Fairgrounds through Fairview or Grand Avenue (Livestock Gate) en-

trances. After Conference Judging on Monday, the main gate and the pit entrance by

the Middle School will be locked throughout the rest of fair week.

As in the past, we expect one way traffic from the Livestock Gate entrance to the

North of the Fairgrounds.

Trailer parking will be available on the Northeast corner of the Fairgrounds, outside

the gate.

2020 4-H/FFA Fair Schedule!! Tuesday, July 7

5:30 PM Communications Event (West Delaware High School)

Monday, July 13

7-9:00 AM Meat Goat Check-In (East end of Swine Barn)

8-10:00 AM Pen of 3 & Breeding Beef Check-in (East end of Beef Barn, East end of Dairy Barn)

9-11:00 AM Sheep Check-In (West end of Sheep/Goat Barn)

9:00 AM Conference Judging (Pavilion/Exhibit Hall and Community Center)

11:30 AM Dog Show Check-In (Show Ring)

12:00 PM Dog Show (Show Ring)

4:00 PM Pen of 3 Show (Show Ring)

4-4:45 PM Rabbit Check-In (Small Animal Barn)

5:00 PM Rabbit Show (Small Animal Barn)

6:00 PM Breeding Beef Show (Show Ring) (approximately, after Pen of 3 Show)

Tuesday, July 14

8:45-9:45 AM Poultry Check-In (Show Ring)

9-9:30 AM Dairy Goat Check-In (Swine Barn)

9:30 AM-12:00 PM Dairy Cattle Check-In (East end of Dairy Barn)

10:00 AM Pet Check-In (Quonset Building)

10:00 AM Poultry Show (Show Ring)

10:30 AM Pet Show (Quonset Building)

2:00 PM Meat Goat Show (Show Ring)

5:00 PM Sheep Show (Show Ring) (approx. after Meat Goat Show)

Wednesday, July 15

8:00 AM Dairy Show (Show Ring)

8-10:00 AM Market Beef Check-In (East end of Beef Barn)

5-5:45 PM Cow-Calf Check-in (East end of Beef Barn)

6-8:00 PM Swine Check-In (East end of Swine Barn)

7:00 PM Cow-Calf Show (Show Ring)

Thursday, July 16

8:00 AM Market Beef Show (Show Ring)

Friday, July 17

8:00 AM Swine Show (Show Ring)

Saturday, July 18

8:15 AM Livestock Auction (Show Ring)

Sunday, July 19

11 AM-1:00 PM Horse & Pony Check-In (Horse Arena)

2:00 PM Horse & Pony Show (Horse Arena)

Monday, July 20

1:00 PM Carcass Contest (Edgewood Locker)

Calendar of Events

July

2 Riding Clinic, Fairgrounds Horse Arena, 6:00 p.m.

5 Open Ride, Fairgrounds Horse Arena, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

7 Communications Event, West Delaware High School, 5:30 p.m.

8 Dog Practice #8, Fairgrounds Show Ring, 6:30 p.m.

9 Fair Work Night, Fairgrounds, 5:00 p.m.

9 Beef Exhibitor Meeting, Fairgrounds Show Ring, 6:00 p.m.

9 Swine Exhibitor Meeting, Fairgrounds Show Ring, 6:30 p.m.

10 2020 Fair Special Edition Livestock Show entry deadline! (State Fair)

13-19 2020 Delaware County Fair!

20 Carcass Contest, Edgewood Locker, 1:00 p.m.

August

29 Clover Kids Fair Activities, Tirill Park Manchester, 8:00 a.m.

FAIR WORK NIGHT

Thursday, July 9th, 5:00 p.m. at the

Fairgrounds!

Livestock Committee Members will handle

fair set up this year.

For 2020, County Council will help with

CONFERENCE JUDGING SET UP

IN EXHIBIT HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER

No extra volunteers will be needed!