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Every exhibitor must have a signed Code of Ethics on file.

Montgomery County Fair 4-H & FFA Fair Book

July 16 – 21, 2019

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Community Clover Partners

HEAD

Fridolph Family

Miller Financial Group, Inc.

Red Oak Rotary

Vial Insurance

HEART

Johnson Controls

Gloria Jensen Charitable Trust

HANDS

Great Western Bank

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel

The Sparr Family

Rogers Plumbing & Heating

HEALTH

Allensworth Heating & Cooling

Dan & Stephanie Pollock

Dovel Refrigeration & Appliance

Grant Sunshine Federated Garden Club

Harlan & Wanda Johnson

Heartland Foam Insealators

Jim & Jan Herzberg

Leo & Elliot Smith

Liddell Auction Service

Montgomery County Farm Bureau

Strickland Photography

US Bank

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING SPONSORS.

Just to name a few…

AgriVision Equipment

Andrew Herzberg—Vitaferm Minerals

Amy & Alyssa Strebe

ASI Audiology

ASP Septic

Axel & Bette Larson

Bank Iowa

Belt's Auto & Trailer Sales

Body Basics Chiropractic

Carol & Ilah Jean Renander Memorial

Carol Sparr

Chris & Christine Baird

City of Red Oak

Clint & Julie Rubey

Dan & Jo Peterson Family

Dave & Cathy Hart—Hart Farms

Davis-Taylor Insurance

Dr. Janet & Ken Wade

Dr. Terry Gillespie

Earl Sunderman

Engstrand Family

Fareway

Farm Bureau Financial Services

Fraternal Order of the Eagles

Gary & Rhoda Hartstack

Grant Spitfires 4-H Club

Gettler Concrete

Hogberg Family

Houghton State Bank

Hy-Vee Red Oak

KCSI-KOAK Radio

Keith & Karen Klocke

Kiwanis Club of Red Oak

McCunn Family

Montgomery Valley Farms

Molly Faye’s

MTE Office Center

Nancy Nelson

Newman Upholstery

Nickolaison Family

Precision Diesel

Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association

Red Oak Express

Red Oak Fabrication

Red Oak Livestock Market

Red Oak Mini Barns

Red Oak Optimist Club

Rick & Esther Carlson Family

Rockin’ G Cattle Company

Rod & Janean Hart

Roger & Beth Vial Family

Ron and JoAnn Hartstack

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home

Southwestern Community College

Southwest Iowa REC

Susan Bergren

Ted Sparr Memorial

Trasy Sparr

The Villisca Review Stanton Viking

United Farmers Cooperative

Vincent & Becky Dolch

Walnut Creek Acres

Wright Seed

Your Real Estate Choice, Inc.

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Montgomery County Extension Office

400 Bridge Street, Suite 2

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

Office: 712.623.2592

Office Hours: 8am-4:30pm Monday – Thursday

8am-12pm Friday

Hours may vary during fair.

For questions:

Check the Extension Fair Office located by the 4-H Food Stand

Or call—712-623-2592 or 641-344-8209

Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery

4-H Online: https://iowa.4honline.com

FairEntry: montgomerycountyfair.fairentry.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Objective ………………………...………………………………………………………………….. Code of Ethics ……………………………………………………………………………………… Volunteers and Staff ……………………………………………………………………………. Fair Clean Up and Tear Down ………………………………………………………………. County Fair Participation Requirements ………………………………………………. Static Building Hosts ……………………………………………………………………………. Livestock Rules and Regulations …………………………………………………………..

Beef ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Dogs ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Goats ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Horse and Pony ……………………………………………………………………………… Poultry …………………………………………………………………………………………… Rabbits …………………………………………………………………………………………... Sheep …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Swine ……………………………………………………………………………………………... Herdsmanship ………………………………………………………………………………... Livestock Judging Contest ………………………………………………………………. Livestock Auction …………………………………………………………………………...

Static Judging ………………………………………………………………………………..…….. Animals ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Agriculture and Natural Resources …………………………………………………. Creative Arts/Photography …………………………………………………………….. Family and Consumer Sciences ……………………………………………………….. Pie Auction ……………………………………………………………………………... Personal Development ………………………………………………………………….. Science, Engineering and Technology …………………………………………….. Communications Posters ………………………………………………………………..

Communications Event ……………………………………………………………………….. Awardrobe Clothing Event ………………………………………………………………….. Region 17 4-H Table Setting Contest …………………………………………………… Junk-in-a-Bucket ………………………………………………………………………………….. Food for Iowa 4-H Fairs Guide ………………………………………………………………

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OBJECTIVES FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR

For 4-H and FFA Youth:

• To provide a setting for 4-H and FFA youth to further demonstrate, learn, and apply practical methods of production, management and/or marketing their projects.

• To assist 4-H and FFA youth in communicating life skill development in the areas of self-concept, communication, decision making, learn how to learn, coping with change, citizenship and leadership.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H and FFA youth to measure their progress and skills against individual goals and accepted standards.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H and FFA youth to participate in a wide variety of program opportunities beyond the local club or chapter level.

• To provide an opportunity for 4-H and FFA youth to gain personal satisfaction, meet new people, share ideas and learn to work cooperatively with others.

For Public:

• To stimulate interest in the variety of projects and experiences that 4-H & FFA offer.

This We Believe…

The Guiding Principles of Iowa 4-H Vision: A world in which youth and adults learn, grown and work for positive change. Mission: 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partner-ship with caring adults. Values: In 4-H we are committed to helping young people develop skills that will help them succeed. We, the youth and adults of the 4-H movement, value: *Youth as powerful members of society *Youth and adults as caring partners *Learning as a lifelong commitment *Diversity and social conscience *Doing our best and making it better We thank you for contributing to these principles .

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A signed copy of the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics must be returned to the Montgomery County Extension Office prior to May 15th if the exhibitor expects to participate in any 4-H sponsored event at the Montgomery County Fair.

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VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

Fair Board Members

Amy Liddell, President Nancy Nelson, Treasurer Tanner Allensworth Colin Bruce Brian Carlson Mark Confer Matt Confer Don Gohlinghorst Fred Hossle David Jenkins

Andrew Herzberg, Vice Pres. Kerry Confer, Secretary Canden Johnson Clay Jordan Andy Larson Danny Olson Ron Nickolaison Don Nippert Joseph Parker Ben Peterson

Brian LeRette, Past President Brandon Powell Gerald Sederburg Earl Sunderman Allan Thole Alec Thomas Scott Turner Andy Vial Grant Vrba Julie Wolfe

Mike Thomas, Chairman Kelli Bucy Susan Bergren

Karen Klocke Lori DeKay Scott Bruce

Dylan Dolch Marti Clark-Moffett Shelly Preston

Extension Council Members

SheAnna Brown Kate Carlson Savanna Moffett

Rose Nippert Abby Pendleton Mason Perkins

Allie Sandin Corbin Wolfe

4-H County Youth Council

Beth Vial, President Samantha Beeson Dave DeVries Lainey DeVries Chris Nippert

Kandee Olson, Vice Pres. Rose Nippert Abby Pendleton Leah Sandin Alan Spencer

Michelle Sandin, Secretary Marti Clark-Moffett, Extension Co. Rep Grant Vrba, Fair Board Rep.

4-H and Youth Committee

Extension Staff

Celine Beggs, County Youth Coordinator Katie Hart, Office Assistant Skie Campbell, Summer Assistant Jane Hayes-Johnk, Youth Field Specialist

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Montgomery County 4-H Leaders

East Sunrisers Chris Nippert

Grant Spitfires

Beth Vial Mary & Brian Carlson Tim & Kate Fridolph

Brooke Doyle

Stanton Strivers Michelle Sandin

Marti Clark-Moffett Amy Tibben

Stennett Panthers Ryan & Samantha Beeson

Lincoln Hustlers

Cheryl & Doug Hogberg

Red Oak Clover Kids Stephanie Vinton-Pollock

Stanton Clover Kids

Extension Staff

Fair Superintendents

Beef: Austin Sorensen Clothing/Fashion: Michelle Gillespie, Shelley Bergren Communications: Stephanie Vinton-Pollock, Marti Clark-Moffett Dog: Jenny Ellis Food & Nutrition: Carol Sparr, Jane Waltz Goats: Tanner Allensworth, Molly Payne Herdsmanship: Kyle Olson, Andy Vial Horse: Michelle Jordan Livestock Judging: Alan Spencer Poultry: Gayle Allensworth Rabbits: Curtis Woods, Earl Sunderman Sheep: Darrin Fisher Shooting Sports: Bill Drey Swine: Kirk Swanson Static: Mary Carlson, Laurie Peterson Table Setting: Stephanie Vinton-Pollock

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FAIR SETUP & CLEANUP DAY

Fair set up will be held on Sunday, July 14th at 12:00 PM (Noon) and Fair Cleanup will be held on Sunday, July 21st following the sale. Clean up will resume on Monday, July 22nd at 8:00 am. Each club will be assigned an area to clean up; all clubs must stay on the fairgrounds helping until everything is finished. To receive fair premiums, each 4-H member must help with set up and clean up. Therefore, it is essential that each member check-in AND check-out with the designated Extension Staff member. Please come prepared to work and bring tools such as pliers, hammers, etc. If a club completes their task, they must check in with Extension Staff to be assigned a new task.

Beef Barn and Livestock Pavilion Show Ring Grant Spitfires

Austin Sorensen 712.310.3788 Setup Day: General repair work, pick up in beef barn and clean the area, picture back drop, burlap up for shade, tie up all gates and panels inside building. Set up show ring gates. Cleanup Day: Tear down gates and put away, picture back drop back, general barn clean up, burlap down and put away. Tear down show ring gates, pressure wash gates. (Tear down may begin Sunday after cattle have been loaded out)

Sheep

East Sunrisers Darrin Fisher 712.370.7622

Setup Day: General repair work, setup pens, north wash rack, pick up garbage and clean up building, check all pens. Cleanup Day: Tear down pens, pressure wash gates, general barn clean up, north wash rack. (Tear down may begin Sunday after sheep have been loaded out)

Goats East Sunrisers

Tanner Allensworth 712.621.0955 Molly Payne 712.621.9376 Setup Day: Clean up area, set up pens, work on pens, and pick up garbage. Cleanup Day: Tear down pens, pressure wash gates, general barn clean up, north wash rack. (Tear down may begin Sunday after goats have been loaded out.)

Livestock Pavilion Stanton Strivers & FFA

Kirk Swanson 712.621.3277 Earl Sunderman 712.370.7054 Curtis Woods 712.370.2934 Gayle Allensworth

Setup Day: Get gates and pens ready; hog panels and gates on side of show ring and around barns; wash racks center and south, repair and setup hoses, etc.; unloading area panels; put set up between pavilion and beef barn; clean area; rabbit and poultry pens ready; show tables and check in table equipment. Cleanup Day: Tear down pens, pressure wash gates, pressure wash floor, general barn clean up, put items away. (Tear down will begin Monday morning at 8:00 am)

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Parking Lot Lincoln Hustlers

Setup Day: Put up gates along east side of barns and west and south side of beef barns, get 4-H office ready south of show ring, get the concession stand ready, disburse benches. Cleanup Day: grounds clean up (entire grounds, parking lot, around barns, and buildings), take gates down. (Tear down will begin at 8:00 am)

Exhibit Building Stennett Panthers & all 4-H members 6th Grade and Under Mary Carlson 712.370.7588 Laurie Peterson 712.621.4814

Setup Day: Clean floors, display cases, peg boards & state fair displays (bring mops, brooms, buckets, dust pans, rags, class cleaners, paper towels); set up tables for judges, food and nutrition table, state fair consideration, club packets; set up chairs (4 and each judges table, 60 in waiting area, other at tables); set up club booths (peg board & 1 display case) Cleanup Day: Take down tables and chair and move to one end, move all display cases to east area of the building, sweep floor, gather trash, miscellaneous clean up, move all pegboards to east end of building. (Tear down will begin Sunday after the release of projects)

Commercial Building - By Swimming Pool for Dog Show Jenny Ellis 712.621.3289

Setup Day: Fair board will sweep and clean building and fire department will wash out building before setup; set up roped off area for the dog show, have poles for ropes.

Horse Arena—July 13th Michelle Jordan 402.699.4442

Setup Day (July 12): General repair work, pick up rocks, clean up area. (Get poles out on July 12th) Cleanup Day (July 13): General clean up arena area, put items away.

Fair Bleacher Cleanup The Montgomery County Fair Board is asking your help to keep our show ring and under the bleachers clean. All 4-H members should be present during their assigned club time. The Montgomery County Fair Board is asking your help to keep our show ring and under the bleachers clean. All 4-H members should be present during their assigned club time. Thursday – After Rabbit Show: Stanton Strivers Thursday – 10pm: FFA Friday – After hog show: East Sunrisers Friday – 10pm: Stennett Panthers

Saturday – After beef shows: Grant Spitfires Saturday – 10pm: Lincoln Hustlers

4-H & FFA Concession Stand participation schedule will be given to Clubs at a later date.

New for 2019 – Each club must nominate two individuals (Members or Adults) to help move and distribute/return items to the White Fair Building. These individuals will load trucks and trailers with items like poultry cages, display cases, etc. and unload/load from each location.

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COUNTY FAIR PARTICIPATION

1. During each program year, a member must attend a minimum of four regular club meetings of their own club and give a prepared educational presentation to the club at a 4-H club meeting, before July 1st to be eligible to show at the county fair.

2. A 4-H member must submit their online enrollment using 4hOnline.com on or before May 15th of the current 4-H year to be eligible to participate in the Montgomery County Fair. Additionally, a signed copy of the Iowa Exhibitor Code of Ethics must be submitted to the Extension Office prior to the May 15th deadline.

3. Only 4th-12th grade (or grade equivalent) members will be eligible to exhibit in competitive classes at the Montgomery County Fair. Clover Kid members can participate in non-competitive divisions. Youth must have completed 5th grade before they are eligible to compete at the Iowa State Fair.

4. A member will become ineligible to exhibit at the county level at the end of the calendar year in which they graduate from high school.

5. While exhibiting all members must wear the official dress as defined below. If exhibitors are not wearing the official dress, they will be asked to change into clothing appropriate for the event in which they are partaking.

• The Official Dress includes a Montgomery County 4-H or school FFA issued t-shirt (club shirts and Iowa State Fair t-shirts are not allowed), plain blue jeans and closed-toe shoes.

• Exhibitors showing livestock are required to wear an exhibitor number at all times when they are in the show ring and they must wear closed-toe shoes (not tennis shoes).

• Members wishing to exhibit horses must follow additional official dress requirements: Solid color long sleeve shirt, plain blue jeans, 4-H armband on the left arm and a belt. FFA Members must wear their FFA jacket or FFA arm band while exhibiting. Cowboy hats are required for halter classes while helmets are required in all riding classes.

6. Any 4-H or FFA member who needs special accommodations during their assigned judging times at the Montgomery County Fair must fill out a request form at the Extension Office by July 1st.

7. All exhibitors (both livestock and static) are expected to be present and work during their assigned shifts (per club) in the 4-H Exhibit Building and the 4-H Food Stand at the Montgomery County Fair. Members are also expected to attend and assist on County Fair Set-Up and Clean-Up days to be eligible to receive premiums.

8. All 4-H members are to receive premium checks which they have earned. The Montgomery County Agricultural Society may withhold premium money upon violation of rules and requirements as stated in the current year’s fair book or the Iowa Exhibitor Code of Ethics.

9. All 4-H and FFA project entries for the Montgomery County Fair will be submitted using the FairEntry system online. Entries must be submitted online and approved by Extension personnel before the entry deadline.

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STATIC BUILDING HOSTS

Clubs are assigned dates and times to host the static exhibit building throughout the week of Fair. Clubs are assigned for the number of hosting times according to the number of 4-H members per club. Clubs should have 2-3 4-H members, parents, or club leaders present during all times of their assigned shift. Clubs are responsible for covering their time slot. If you cannot fill your assigned slot, you are responsible for finding another club to cover/switch times with you.

Official Dress All 4-H and FFA exhibitors will be required to wear official dress anytime they are participating in a 4-H or FFA judged event. Official dress must include an Extension Office issued 4-H shirt or school sponsored FFA shirt, plain blue jeans and closed-toe shoes. Exhibitors showing livestock must wear closed-toe shoes (not tennis shoes) and an exhibitor number while in the show ring. Horse exhibitors have their own dress code. Please see the Horse and Pony section for those requirements.

Special Accommodations Any 4-H and FFA exhibitors who need special accommodations during judging times can fill out a request form at the Extension Office or on Fair Entry when signing up other fair projects by July 1st.

Wednesday, July 17 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Grant Spitfires

Wednesday, July 17 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Stennett Panthers

Wednesday, July 17 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM FFA

Wednesday, July 17 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Open Class Superintendents

Thursday, July 18 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Stanton Strivers

Thursday, July 18 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM East Sunrisers

Thursday, July 18 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Lincoln Hustlers

Friday, July 19 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM FFA

Friday, July 19 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Grant Spitfires

Friday, July 19 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Stennett Panthers

Saturday, July 20 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Stanton Strivers

Saturday, July 20 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Stanton Strivers

Saturday, July 20 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM East Sunrisers

Saturday, July 20 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Lincoln Hustlers

Saturday, July 20 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Open Class Superintendents

The Static Building Host schedule will rotate. In the next year, the club with the last shift will move to the top of each day and the remain clubs will filter down. Example, in 2020, FFA will host the building on Wednesday at noon. In 2021, Stennett Panthers will host first.

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LIVESTOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Any bona fide county 4-H or FFA member is eligible to exhibit, providing their project is

officially entered on 4-H online by Wednesday, May 15th, except market beef, which must be entered by February 1, 2019; market sheep & goats must be weighed in by May 6th. All poultry and rabbit ID forms are to be completed by June 15th. All horse, dog, dairy and breeding beef ID forms are to be completed by May 15th.

2. Throughout the Montgomery County Fair, each 4-H’er or FFA Exhibitor is responsible for feeding, walking, fitting, grooming and the care of his/her own livestock. If assistance is needed it should be done by a family member, leader or another Montgomery County 4-H or FFA Exhibitor.

3. All livestock entered at County Fair must match identification sheets on file in the County Extension Office. If they do not match, livestock will be sent home.

4. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1. Entries will be collected using the FairEntry system online.

5. The individual showing 4-H or FFA projects must be an active member of the Red Oak FFA Chapter, Southwest Valley FFA Chapter, Griswold FFA Chapter, or of a Montgomery County 4-H Club. Each FFA Chapter must supply the Montgomery County Extension Office with a list of their FFA members. It is recommended that these FFA members live in Montgomery County or have approval prior to June 1st to show at the County Fair.

6. No diseased animals will be allowed on the grounds. (See State and Federal Animal Health Requirements.)

7. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects in animals exhibited will be considered fraud and deception. The act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method per os (by esophagus) is prohibited.

8. Painting, dyeing, colored adhesives or use of color agents on any part of the animal is not permitted. Projects that show evidence of this during the judging or after the show, will be dropped from the show with no prize or ribbon awarded. Superintendents have the right to wipe animals to check for paint or other coloring agents, as well as observation of the wash racks after the show.

9. On the day of the livestock show, fitting and grooming will be done by the exhibitor, family member or a 4- H leader/FFA advisor.

10. The superintendents reserve the right to withhold the premiums awarded in any case in which it appears that the regulations have not been followed.

11. The Show Superintendent will interpret, review and revise rules and settle all questions or differences connected with the project area, with input from 4-H and Youth Committee, Extension personnel, and Extension Council.

12. All 4-H and FFA livestock exhibits are to be entered at the Fairgrounds as indicated in the schedule.

13. Exhibitors are to furnish their own feed and equipment.

14. Any animal that becomes wild or uncontrollable causing a safety concern during the show may be declared ineligible by the species superintendent.

15. The class in which market beef, swine, sheep, poultry, goats, and rabbits are placed will be determined by the weight taken by an official weigh master on the day of entry.

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16. Exhibitors who wish to sell their market animals or participate in the carcass contests must notify the Superintendents at the time the animals are weighed, indicating which animals will sell and / or go to the carcass show.

17. All livestock will be released from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm on Saturday and again from 5:00 am to 11:00 am on Sunday.

18. All exhibitors must wear their county 4-H or school sponsored FFA t-shirt when exhibiting, with the exception of the Horse and Pony exhibitors, as they have their own apparel guidelines.

19. The Fair Board Association and ISU Extension & Outreach Montgomery County will not be responsible for any accident or losses to exhibitors.

20. Exhibitors are expected to treat their animals in a humane manner.

21. All 4-H related horse events across the state of Iowa (including horse practices) will require the use of ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness when mounted and riding and driving – every time, every ride.

22. 4-H members shall attend at least 4 regularly scheduled club meetings to be eligible to participate in the Montgomery County Fair. The time period for the 4 meetings attended will be from August 1 to the last day of June of the following year (11-month period).

23. No substitute showmen are allowed unless the 4-H member is injured or seriously ill at the time of the show, in which will need superintendent approval, or if they have two animals in the same class. Substitute showmen must be an active Montgomery County 4-H or FFA member exhibiting at the fair.

24. No coaching will be allowed from or near the ring. This includes verbal and non-verbal coaching. Violators will be escorted from the barn/showing area for the duration of the show.

25. All market beef, swine, sheep and goats will be castrated before the initial pre-fair weigh-in or they cannot be tagged or identified.

26. All livestock exhibitors showing beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits are required to be FSQA or YQCA certified.

27. The Iowa 4-H Animal Care and Management Disclosure Statement is required for all market animals and horses. If not submitted at check-in, the exhibitor will not be eligible to show.

The 2019 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry and Birds at a County 4H/FFA Fair Exhibition letter will be sent to families with the 2019 Montgomery County Fair packet.

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Showmanship Whenever numbers warrant, there will be three separate showmanship contests: Begin-ners: 1st year 4-H’ers, grades 4, 5 & 6; Juniors & Intermediates: 5th – 8th grades; and Seniors, 9th grade and up. Animals exhibited in showmanship classes must be properly enrolled pro-jects and must have been shown in the regular fair classes. Exhibitors must use their own animal.

• Special awards will be awarded to the outstanding showman in each age group.

• A special award will be presented to the overall showman of each species.

• A cash award will be awarded to the overall showman of each species.

Exhibitors must sign up for the showmanship contest at the time of County Fair check-ins. If the exhibitor no longer wishes to participate in the showmanship contest for a species, they MUST report it to extension staff prior to the deadline posted for show program edits. If the exhibitor does not report a scratch to staff, they will be expected to participate in the show-manship contest.

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BEEF Superintendents: Austin Sorensen

Entry Day: Thursday, July 18 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM Judging: Saturday, July 20 9:00 AM

There will be a mandatory meeting for all beef exhibitors immediately following

the check-in.

General Information A. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1. B. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 C. Show Order:

a. Registered Heifers b. Commercial Heifers c. Cow/Calf d. Feeder Calves e. Bottle/Bucket Calves f. Rate of Gain g. Market Heifers h. Market Steers i. Selection of Champions j. Showmanship

D. Special Awards: Special awards will be presented to champions. E. General Rules:

1. ALL fans must be hung. Absolutely NO butt fans. 2. The use of artificial coloring agents on any part of the animals will not be allowed. 3. The grooming must be done within the safety fence. All grooming and fitting must

be completed by the exhibitor, an immediate family member, another exhibiting 4-H/FFA member or leader/advisor .

4. Beef being sold should weigh a maximum of 1500lbs. Contact the beef superintendent ASAP if you think this will be an issue.

5. Each exhibitor may be accompanied by one person in the staging area. This person MUST be an immediate family member or a current Iowa 4-H’er or FFA Member. However, the exhibitor is solely responsible for all grooming of the animal from the time they enter the staging area to the time they exit the ring. All others will be asked to leave the staging area.

6. Showmanship: Showmanship rules will apply. If an exhibitor wishes to participate in the Beef Showmanship class, they must sign up at the time of County Fair check-ins.

Breeding Beef A. Breeding Heifers

1. Purebred registration papers must be submitted at County Fair check-in. These animals must be registered in 4-H or FFA member’s name or show logical family relationship. Animals not meeting this requirement will exhibit in commercial division. Tattoos will be checked between 6:30 and 9:30 am.

2. There will be a breed class for each breed represented.

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3. All breeding heifers will be weighed, and a shoulder height measurement will be made. Shoulder height will determine class splits, then based on weight if needed.

4. Limit of three (3) breeding heifers per exhibitor. 5. Classes:

Class 20101–Angus Class 20105 –Limousin Class 20109 – Other Class 20102–Charolais Class 20106 –Maine Class 20120 –Commercial Class 20103 –Chianina Class 20107 –Shorthorn Plus Class 20104 –Hereford Class 20108 –Simmental B. Cow/Calf and Feeder Calf Classes

1. Cow-Calf Pairs a. All cows must be broke to lead and enrolled by exhibitor as a breeding exhibit.

Cows must be identified on breeding beef ID form in 4hOnline by May 15th. b. The calf must be born after January 1, 2019. If it’s born after May 15th, then the

calf information should be reported to the Extension office within 10 days after its birth.

c. Registration Papers will be required to show by breed, otherwise will be automatically put in commercial class.

d. Classes: Class 20130 –Commercial Cow/Calf Pairs Class 20140 –Seedstock Cow/Calf Pairs

2. Feeder Calf a. Calves must be born in 2018. b. Calves must be identified by May 15th in 4hOnline. You can identify no more

than four (4) calves per exhibitor. c. Exhibitor may exhibit no more than two (2) calves. d. Classes will be determined by the superintendent according to the number of

heifers and steers/bulls entered. Special awards will be presented to champions.

e. Feeder calves will be entered by notifying Extension Staff of the tag numbers by 9:30 am on Thursday, July 18 at beef weigh-in.

f. Classes will be split by age and sex. g. Feeder calves can arrive the morning of the show and will be dismissed

immediately following their class. General fitting rules will apply. h. Classes:

Class 20201 –Feeder Heifers Class 20202 –Feeder Steers

Market Beef A. Live Contest

1. Up to four (4) market beef animals may be shown at the Fair, if the 4th is a market heifer.

2. All calves must have been weighed on December 16th at the county weigh-in or have approval from the Extension Office to attend another county’s weigh-in. 4HOnline ID required by February 1st. Final weight will be taken on the fairgrounds on entry day. Average daily gain will be computed and printed in the show order.

3. To earn a purple or blue (in class) award, steers must gain 2.4 lbs. per day, and heifers must gain 2.2 lbs. per day.

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4. Weight classes will be established so approximately equal numbers of calves will be shown in each class.

5. The Beginners Class is grades 4, 5, and 6, with first year showing in beef. A first year beef exhibitor may show one (1) market steer or market heifer of his/her choice in the beginner class. Additional entries will show in the regular market beef steer classes.

6. Regular market steer classes will be broken into separate weight classes for “purchased” and “raised” steers. An animal is considered “Home Raised” if the calf was bred, born and raised by the Montgomery County 4-H/FFA Exhibitor/Parent/Guardian or if the calf is a result of a bred/cow, bred/heifer purchase of the family. In the event that Artificial Insemination (AI) or Embryo Transplant (ET) is used, there must be bill of sale to state the 4-Her selected and purchased the embryos. If Artificial Insemination (AI) or Embryo Transplant (ET) is used, verification of the producer/origin of the calf must be provided at fair weigh-in.

7. Classes: Class 20221 – Beginner Market Heifers

Class 20222 – Beginner Market Steers Class 20230 – Market Heifers Class 20240 – Home Raised Market Steers Class 20250 – Purchased Market Steers B. Carcass Contest

1. A member may enter one or more enrolled market beef animals in the Carcass Show. An entry fee per head will be deducted from the packer check you will receive to offset Carcass Show costs. Animals not exhibited at Fair will be allowed to go to Carcass, but they must ID at weigh-in and be at the designated Auction Barn by designated time on Sunday, July 21. Once you ID your carcass at weigh-in, you cannot substitute another animal. No regular premiums will be paid out. Ribbons and special cash prizes will be awarded. Carcass animals must be ID’ed at the county fair weigh-in. No add-ons will be accepted. Scratching an animal will result in the charge of a $20.00 processing fee. Notification must be made directly to the Extension Office and it is the 4-H’ers or FFA member’s responsibility to make such notification.

C. 4-H and FFA Junior Feeder Pens The objective of this project is to purchase, feed and sell a beef project to show financial responsibility. There will be no cost to the exhibitor for this project as sponsorship donations will cover all costs.

Rules: 1. Any 4-H or FFA member may enter 3 to 6 head steers or heifers at weigh-in

with other market animals. No less than 3 head may be entered. Animals must be owned and fed by 4-H/FFA member.

2. Final selection of ‘Pen of 3’ must be identified by number on or before March 1 of 4-H year.

3. Only 1 - ‘Pen of 3’ may be exhibited at Fair. 4. These market animals will ‘not’ be shown at fair but will be on display at the

Fairgrounds with other animals. 5. Records for “purchased” animals must be provided, and “home raised”

animals will be valued by local market sales data for the week of weigh in for start of project ‘basis’ .

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6. Exhibitors must keep accurate production records. All feed, hay and yardage costs will be included in record keeping. (Yardage includes: labor, veterinary care, bedding fuel, utilities, office supplies, interest and processing.)

7. All animals will have an ultrasound during the project year as part of the program scoring and producer feedback for animal quality.

8. All animals will go to the carcass contest with the other fair cattle for carcass information after the fair. The carcass results will be used in the final scoring of the project.

9. Financing by others may be used due the cost of this project, but must be included in project cost. (ie: bank, Farm Credit, or other)

10. To earn a blue ribbon the project must average rate of gain of at least 2.4# per day.

11. Exhibitor project may go through fair sale to receive premium dollars if no other beef project is sold.

12. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will receive an award at Carcass Meeting.

13. The Beef Superintendent will calculate scoring for final results using the following point scale.

Profitability (ROI) 40 Record Keeping 40 Rate of Gain 40 Ultrasound 40 Carcass Results 40

200 Possible Points 14. Class: Class 20260—4-H or FFA Junior Feeder Pen

D. 4-H Bucket Bottle Calf 1. Project is open to Junior age 4-H’ers (4th, 5th, & 6th grade). 2. Any newborn or orphan calf, steer or heifer, dairy or beef that is calved

between March 1st and May 15th may be shown. If purchased, the calf must be purchased and in possession of the exhibitor within 2 weeks of birth, ear tagged and identified on 4hOnline by May 15th.

3. Exhibitor may identify two (2) animals, but is limited to showing only one (1) animal at the County Fair.

4. Animals being exhibited in the bucket/bottle class may not be exhibited in the Dairy Show in the same year.

5. Calves are to be shown at halter. 6. Superintendent may combine or divide entries. 7. Calves will be brought in Thursday at 8:30 am and released with other

livestock. 8. All fair rules/health requirements will apply, as stated in the Montgomery

County Fair book. 9. 4-H’ers may keep a bucket/bottle calf for breeding heifer, dairy heifer or

market beef for classes next year. 10. Written records will be turned in, and oral interviews will be held prior to the

judging day. Knowledge, general health and showmanship will be evaluated on livestock judging day. The records will be turned in on entry day and returned to the 4-H’er after the fair.

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11. No clipping or fitting will be allowed on the calves. Washing, brushing, combing and blow-drying are permitted.

12. There will be a mandatory exhibitor meeting immediately following check-in. 13. Projects will be evaluated on the following: Written records; oral interview;

cleanliness, general health, showmanship. 14. Classes:

Class 20210 – 4-H Bucket/Bottle Calf

DOGS Superintendents: Jenny Ellis

Entry Day: Wednesday, July 17 7:30 am Judging: Wednesday, July 17 8:00 am

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following check-in.

A. General Information

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White - $1.00 3. Show Order:

a. Obedience b. Handling c. Agility

4. Special Awards: Special awards will be presented to champions. B. General Rules

1. Members must be enrolled in 4-H Dog Project on 4hOnline. 2. Exhibitors must enter their animal and upload their rabies certificate in

4hOnline by May 15th. 3. There will be 12 project classes and 4 handling classes prior to fair time. It is

highly recommended that all classes are attended. If no classes are attended, dog cannot be shown.

4. Dogs will be on a leash and attended at all times. 5. Dogs will not be allowed in barn area where other animals are housed. 6. Proof of current Distemper shot, proof of Parvo shot every 3 years after initial

puppy shot and 1 year booster (or proof of titer test) and Rabies certificates are required to be on file on 4hOnline prior to first class. (Proof of vaccinations must be brought to the first class the first week of May in order to participate.)

7. Exhibitors must enter their animal and upload their rabies certificate in 4hOnline by May 15th.

8. No dogs may be shown that have puppies under 8 weeks of age. 9. All dogs must be leashed or crated while waiting for their classes to be called.

Dog owners will provide their own water pan and food. The use of choke chains and buckle collars in obedience and show leads in handling are to be used while showing. No prong or pinch collars, gentle leaders or harnesses will be used in the show ring at any time.

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Obedience

1. Ribbons will be awarded for Pre-novice and Sub-novice classes: a. Purple – 190 - 200 points b. Blue – 170 - 189.5 points c. Red – 150 - 169.5 points d. White – 149.5 points and lower

2. Ribbons will be awarded for Novice, Graduate Novice, Open and Utility Classes: a. Purple – 190 – 200 points b. Blue – 170 – 189.5 points c. Red – 150 – 169.5 points d. White – 149.5 points and lower

3. To advance to the next level or class, the exhibitor must receive a blue ribbon (170 or more points for pre-novice and sub-novice or 170 or more points for novice, graduate novice, open and utility classes) in the previous year. The only exception to this is Pre-Novice “A” exhibitors who must advance to Pre-Novice “B” the next year.

4. Classes: 30101- Beginners Novice A

1st year for both exhibitor and dog. Dog must not have earned any obedience title. Heel ON leash 40 pts Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

30102—Beginners Novice B 2nd+ year exhibitor/2nd year dog OR Either exhibitor or dog with previous training experience, but 1st year for the other team member. Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any obedience title.

Heel ON leash 40 pts Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Sit for Examination ON leash 40 pts Recall (No finish) Off leash 40 pts Sit/stay Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

30103—Preferred Novice A Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for Examination Off leash 40 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 40 pts Down/Sit Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

30104—Preferred Novice B Exhibitor/dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 40 pts Heel free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 40 pts Down/Sit Handler walks ring Drop leash 40 pts

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30105—Novice A Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Dog must not have earned any leg towards any CD obedience title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Long Sit (1 min) Drop leash 30 pts Long Down (3 min) Drop leash 30 pts

30106—Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Dog may not have earned third leg towards any CD title.

Heel & Figure 8 ON leash 40 pts Stand for examination Off leash 30 pts Heel Free Off leash 40 pts Recall with finish Off leash 30 pts Long Sit (1 min) Drop leash 30 pts Long Down (3 min) Drop leash 30 pts

30107—Graduate Novice A This class is for exhibitor/ dog team that is just beginning dumbbell work. Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class 1 year. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title.

Heel free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Dumbbell Recall Off leash 30 pts Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Recall over broad Jump Off leash 30 pts Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

30108—Graduate Novice B Exhibitor/Dog team may enter this class until exhibitor has received a qualifying score. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any CDX title.

Heel free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Dumbbell Recall Off leash 30 pts Dumbbell Recall over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Recall over broad Jump Off leash 30 pts Sit/Down (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

30109—Preferred Open No limit on number of years exhibitor / dog team may enter. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned their 3rd leg towards any CDX title.

Heel fee & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 40 pts Retrieve on Flat Off leash 40 pts Retrieve over High Jump Off leash 40 pts Broad Jump Handler at side Off leash 40 pts

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30110—Open No limit to number of years exhibitor/dog team may enter. Exhibitor must provide their own dumbbell for this class. Dog must not have earned any legs towards any UD titles.

Heel Free & Figure 8 Off leash 40 pts Drop on Recall Off leash 30 pts Retrieve on flat Off leash 20 pts Retrieve Over High Jump Off leash 30 pts Broad Jump Handler at side Off leash 20 pts Long Sit (3 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts Long Down (5 min) Handler out of sight Drop leash 30 pts

Handling (Showmanship) 1. Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and must be owned

by the exhibitor or in partnership with parent or guardian. 2. The exhibitor is limited to one (1) entry in this division. 3. The handler grades are as of the current school year. 4. Class determination is based on the age of the handler and number of years of training

completed by the Handler in the 4-H dog project area. 5. Handling classes will be judged using the showmanship card:

Exhibitor (appearance & attitude) 15 points Dog Grooming & condition 25 points Handling 30 points Questions 30 points Total 100 points

6. Ribbons will be awarded as follows: a. Purple – 90 – 100 points b. Blue – 80 – 89 points c. Red – 70 – 79 points d. White – 69 points or less

7. First place winners in each class will compete for champion overall showmanship. 8. Classes:

1. 30201—Junior “A” Handling: Junior handler (grades 4, 5, or 6) in first year of handling training.

2. 30211—Intermediate “A” Handling: Intermediate handlers (grades 7 or 8) in first year of handling training.

3. 30221—Senior “A” Handling: Senior Handler (grades 9, 10, 11 or 12) in first year of handling training.

4. 30202—Junior “B” Handling: Junior handler (grades 4, 5, or 6) in second year or beyond of handling training.

5. 30212—Intermediate “B” Handling: Intermediate handler (grades 7 or 8) in second year or beyond of handling training.

6. 30222—Senior “B” Handling: Senior handler (grades 9, 10, 11, or 12) in second year or beyond of handling training.

Agility

1. To enroll in agility, a dog-handler team must have completed an obedience class. 2. Dog-handler teams wishing to participate in agility must also participate and compete

in one obedience or rally class. 3. Each dog-handler team must start at the Novice level of agility.

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4. Agility is a course consisting of various obstacles with 3 levels of competition, each increasing in difficulty. Each dog/handler team must begin at the first level prior to progressing.

5. For the safety of dogs they must be a minimum of 12 months old for agility competition. Younger dogs may attend agility training classes but will not be allowed to compete until 12 months old.

6. No dog with any physical or mental condition that would impair performance will be allowed to compete in agility. Some examples include hip dysplasia, obesity, slipped stifles or advancing age. A judge and/or county instructor will have the authority to stop participation of any dog whose soundness they question. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to contact their veterinarian if they question their dog’s ability to participate.

7. Training aids and treats are not permitted during competition. An exhibitor may reward their dog when they have left the competition ring gating.

8. Beginners may run dogs on leash. 9. A perfect score for the agility course is 200 points. Faults are given for every second a

dog goes over the Standard Course Time. Faults are also given if the judge notices a handler and dog, take an obstacle out of sequence, miss a contact zone, displace a bar or panel on a jump. Jump off the pause table before the judge is done counting, running around refusing an obstacle, touching either the dog or any obstacle by the handler while running the course and/or outside assistance during the competition.

10. Ribbons will be awarded as followed: a. Purple – 190-200 points b. Blue – 170 – 189.5 points c. Red – 150 – 169.5 points d. White – 149.5 points and lower

11. Classes: a. 30300—Standard Novice: For the dog/handler that are just starting in Agility. There

are 8-10 obstacles on this course. Each fault equals 1 point. b. 30310—Standard Intermediate: For the dog/handler that has completed the

Novice level. There are 10-12 obstacles on this course. Each fault equals 2 points. c. 30320—Standard Advanced: For the dog/handler that have competed the

Intermediate level. There are 12-14 obstacles on this course. Each fault equals 3 points.

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GOATS Superintendents: Molly Payne, Tanner Allensworth Entry Day: Wednesday, July 17 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Judging Day: Friday, July 19 3:00 pm

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the check-in.

A. General Information 1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show order:

a. Breeding Goats b. Market Goats c. Showmanship

4. Special Awards: Special awards will be presented to champions. B. General Rules:

1. No sexually intact male goats will be allowed at the county fair. 2. There will be no powering, painting or coloring agent used on any goat.

Exhibitors in violation will not be allowed to show. 3. Any violation of any rule may disqualify the goat. 4. If horned, market goats must have horns tipped blunt before the fair. 5. Goats must be broke to lead. Exhibitors may use halters, collars, or collar with

a short lead when showing. 6. Bracing is allowed. However, all goats must have four feet on the floor in the

show ring at all times. Exhibitors will receive on warning. Second offense will result in disqualification.

7. Injection or drenching of any substance is prohibited. Further, the application of any substance to or near the tail or anus is prohibited. Animals showing signs of being unethically fitted will be disqualified.

8. Goats showing evidence of fungus or ringworm will be unable to show and will be removed from the fairgrounds immediately.

9. Showmanship: All showmanship rules apply.

Breeding Goats

1. All breeding goats must be entered in 4honline by May 15th. 2. All breeding goats must have a scrapies tag, scrapies tattoo or breed

registration tattoo. 3. A member may show four (4) breeding goats. 4. Goats in this division may not be shown in the market goat classes. 5. Classes:

23111 Dairy Does – 4 months and under 23112 Dairy Does – 5-6 mo. 23113 Dairy Does – 6-1yrs. 23114 Dairy Does—1-2 yrs. 23115 Dairy Does— 2-3 yrs. 23116 Dairy Does—3-5 yrs.

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23131 Jr. Boer Does – 4 months & under 23132 Jr. Boer Does – 5-6 mo. 23133 Jr. Boer Does – 6mo.-1yr. 23134 Jr. Boer Doe– 1-2 yrs. 23135 Sr. Boer Does – 2-3 yrs. 23136 Sr. Boer Does – 3-5 yrs. 23150 Other Breed Does 23160 Other Breed Bucks

Market Goats

1. An exhibitor may weigh in up to 10 goats. They may exhibit four (4) head. 2. All market goats must have been weighed in at the spring weigh-in. 3. Market goat classes are open to wethers or doe kids. 4. All market goats must be castrated by spring weigh-in. 5. Minimum weight is 40 pounds; there is no maximum weight. 6. All market goats must be uniformly clipped with 3/8 inch length of hair or less

above the knee and hock joints to include the head, excluding the tail, prior to arrival on the grounds. All market goats must arrive on the fairgrounds clipped and show ready. Clipping will not be allowed on show day.

7. All goats will be weighed and divided by weight into classes after weigh-in. 8. Classes:

23210 Home Raised Market Goat 23220 Purchased Market Goat

HORSE & PONY Superintendent: Michelle Jordan

Entry Day: Saturday, July 13 at 8:00 am Judging: Saturday, July 13 at 9:00 am

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the check-in.

A. General Information & Rules:

1. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White - $1.00 2. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1. 3. Horses must be entered in 4honline no later than May 15th. 4. There will be a junior division that is open to first and second year exhibitors

regardless of age. Exhibitors become ineligible for this division next year if they win a class this year. These will be a Walk and Trot only classes.

5. Horses must be inspected by a vet at fair check-in. 6. Maximum of 5 horses can be identified; of those, 2 may be leased STATE

RULE* 7. Leased horses must have a completed lease form, 4H 106C, uploaded into

4honline by May 15 *STATE RULE*

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8. Animal can be identified by more than one 4-H member (immediate sibling or step-sibling only), but cannot be identified as 4-H under one sibling and FFA under another sibling * STATE RULE*

9. Halter/confirmation class horses must be owned; cannot be leased. 10. A 4-H or FFA member may exhibit up to three (3) different horses or ponies. 11. No stallions one (1) year of age or older may be exhibited. 12. 4-H or FFA members must wear the following attire while exhibiting: Solid

color long sleeve shirt, dark blue jeans, boots, 4-H arm band on left arm or FFA jacket or FFA arm band, and belt. Cowboy hats in halter classes, helmet in all riding classes.

13. All 4-H related horse events across the state of Iowa will require the use of ASTM/SEI approved protective headgear with chin strap and properly fitted harness when mounted, riding or driving every time, every ride and will include horse practices.

14. 4-H Rules & Regulations, For Equine Shows in Iowa shall be followed with regard to equipment requirements. This is available online:

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfilesagriculture/4H511CEquineRulesRegOnline2013.pdf 17. Show Order & Classes: (Classes may be combined if insufficient number of

horses are entered in a class.) a. 311 Halter

31101 Junior Geldings (5 years and under) 31102 Senior Geldings (6 years and over) 31103 Junior Mares and Fillies ( 5 years and under) 31104 Senior Mares (6 years and older) 31105 Overall Halter (first and second place from each class will be on standby)

b. 312 Showmanship 31204 Junior Showmanship 31205 Intermediate Showmanship 31206 Senior Showmanship 31207 Overall Champion Showman (First and second place from each class be on standby) 20 minute break for tack change and warm up

c. 313 Trail 31300 Rookie (Riders in their first two years of showing, will not lope in other class) 31301 Junior (4th – 6th Graders) 31302 Intermediate (7th and 8th Graders) 31303 Senior (9th – 12th Graders)

d. 314 Hunter Under Saddle 31401 Rookie (Riders in their first two years of showing, will not lope in any other class) 31402 Open

e. 315 Hunter Seat Equitation 31501 Rookie (Riders in their first two years of showing, will not lope in any other class) 31502 Open

f. 316 Hunter Hack 31600 Hunter Hack

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g. 317 Walk Trot 31701 Rookie Walk Trot 31702 Open Walk Trot

h. 318 Western Pleasure 31800 Junior 31801 Intermediate 31802 Senior

i. 319 Ranch Horse Pleasure 31900 Junior 31901 Intermediate 31902 Senior j. 320 Western Horsemanship 32000 Junior 32001 Intermediate 32002 Senior k. 321 Reining 32100 Rookie (abbreviated pattern, loping required) 32101 Open l. 322 Egg and Spoon 32200 Rookie (Riders in the first two years of showing, will not be loping in any other class.) 32201 Open m. 323 Bareback Equitation 32300 Rookie (Riders in their first two years of showing, will not be loping in any other class.) 32301 Open n. 324 Barrels 32400 Junior 32401 Intermediate 32402 Senior o. 325 Poles 32500 Junior 32501 Intermediate 32502 Senior

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POULTRY Superintendents: Gayle Allensworth

Entry Day: Tuesday, July 16 4:00 – 6:00 pm Poultry Testing: Tuesday, July 16 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Judging: Thursday, July 18 1:30 pm

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the check-in. A. General Information:

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show Order:

a. Egg Production b. Breeding individuals c. Non-commercial poultry d. Meat pens e. Meat individuals f. Showmanship

4. Special Awards: Special awards will be presented to champions. Additional awards, sponsored by United Farmers Cooperative, may be presented to chicken meat pen participants.

5. Showmanship: All showmanship rules will apply. B. General Rules:

1. An exhibitor may show up to a total of 10 entries. Limit of one (1) pen in each species of meat production. This means one (1) pen of five (5) chickens, one (1) pen of two (2) water fowl (ducks or geese), and one (1) pen of two (2) turkeys. Individuals are taken out of the pen (For example - if an exhibitor brings 5 chickens, he/she may show 1 individual out of that pen).

2. Only poultry shown in the meat production classes will be eligible to be sold in the livestock auction. This includes: one (1) pen of meat poultry may be sold, such as one (1) pen of five (5) chickens, one (1) pen of two (2) water fowl (ducks or geese), OR one (1) pen of two (2) turkeys - with a limit of five (5) birds. Broiler chickens must weigh 4 pounds to be sold.

3. Pollarium testing will be done at the Fair. Exhibitors will be required to pay for the testing.

4. Each exhibitor must furnish his/her own padlocks. 5. All exhibitors showing poultry (breeding and/or meat) must be entered in the

poultry project on 4hOnline by May 15th. 6. Meat production poultry will not be entered on 4hOnline. However, both

breeding and meat poultry must be entered on Fair Entry by July 1st. 7. Terminology:

Pullet: A female chicken hatched after February 1 of the current year. Hen: A female chicken hatched before February 1 of the current year. Cockerel: A male chicken hatched after February 1 of the current year. Cock: A male chicken hatched before February 1 of the current year. Market Bird: Poultry hatched after February 1 of the current year and raised for meat.

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C. Breeding Birds and Pens 1. All breeding poultry must be individually identified on 4hOnline by June 1st. 2. Only three (3) entries per breeding class with no more than six (6) entries

combined with breeding and non-commercial should be exhibited. 3. Egg production includes a pen of three hens. 4. Birds entered in egg production will be judged on health, vigor, uniformity in

type, weight, and production. Eggs are required. 5. A breeding pen consists of one male and two females, old or young (i.e. one

cock, two hens or once cockerel and two pullets.) 6. Standard (Large) Breeding Chicken Breeds:

a. American – Buckeyes, Chanteclers, Delawares, Dominiques, Hollands, Javas, Jersey

Giants, Lamonas, New Hampshires, Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Rhode Island Whites, Wyandottes.

b. Asiatic – Brahmas, Cochins, Langshans c. Continental – Barnevelders, Bearded Polish, Campines, Crevecoeurs, Faverolies,

Hamburgs, Houdans, LaFleche, Lakenvelders, Non-bearded Polish, Welsummers d. English – Australoprs, Cornish, Dorkings, Orpingtons, Redcaps, Sussex e. Mediterranean – Anconas, Andalusians, Catalanas, Leghorns, Minorcas, Sicilian

Buttercups, Spanish 7. Bantam (Small) Breeding Chicken Breeds:

a. Game Bantam – Modern, Old English b. Rose Comb Clean Legged Bantam - Anconas, Antwerp Belgians (D’anvers),

Dominiques, Dorkings, Hamburgs, Leghorns, Minorcas, Red Caps, Rhode Islands, Rosecombs, Sebrights, Wyandottes

c. Single Comb Clean Legged Bantam- Anconas, Andalusians, Australorps,

Catalanas, Campines, Delawares, Dorkings, Dutch, Frizzies, Hollands, Japanses, Javas, Jersey Giants, Lakenvelders, Lamonas, Leghorns, Minorcas, Naked Necks, New Hampshires, Orpingtons, Phoenix, Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Spanish, Sussex

d. All Other Clean Legged Bantam- Ameraucanas, Araucanas, Buckeyes,

Chanteclers, Cornish, Crevecoeurs, Cubalayas, Houdans, La Fleche, Malays, Polish, Shamos, Sicilian Buttercups, Sumatras, Yokohamas

e. Feather Legged Bantam- Booted, Brahmas, Cochins, Faverolies, Frizzies,

Langshans, Silkies, Sultans 8. Breeding Water Fowl Breeds:

a. Breeding Duck Breeds—

• Heavy – Aylesbury, Muscovy, Pekin, Rouen

• Medium – Buff, Cayuga, Crested, Swedish

• Light- Campbell, Magpie, Runner

• Bantam – Call, East Indies, Mallards b. Breeding Geese Breeds—

• Heavy—African, Embden, Toulouse

• Medium—American Buff, Pilgrim, Saddleback Pomeranian, Sebastopol

• Light—Canada, Chinese, Egyptian, Tufted Roman 9. Classes:

a. 240—Chicken Egg Production Individuals b. 241 – Chicken Egg Production Pen (pen of 3 hens)

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c. 242 – Individual Breeding Chickens Standard Breeds Bantam Breeds a. 24211—Pullets 24261—Pullets b. 24212—Hens 24262—Hens c. 24213—Cockerel 24263—Cockerel d. 24214—Cock 24264—Cock e. 24215—Breeding Pen 24265—Breeding Pen

d. 244—Breeding Water Fowl (Ducks & Geese) Old Drake/Gander Young Drake/Gander 24411—Heavy 24421—Heavy 24412—Medium 24422—Medium 24413—Light 24423—Light 24414—Bantam 24424—Bantam Old Duck/Goose Young Duck/Goose 24431—Heavy 24441—Heavy 24432—Medium 24442—Medium 24433—Light 24443—Light 24434—Bantam 24444—Bantam Breeding Water Fowl Pen 24451—Heavy 24452—Medium 24453—Light 24454—Bantam

e. 246—Breeding Turkey 24610—Old Tom 24611—Young Tom 24612—Old Hen 24613—Young Hen 24614—Breeding Turkey Pen

f. 247—Other Breeding Domestic 24710—Individual 24720—Pens

D. Meat Production 1. Meat Show will be a terminal show unless written appeal is approved the

Poultry Superintendent no later than June 30, 2019. 2. It is recommended that Market Broilers weigh from 4 lbs. to 6 lbs.; Roasters

are 6 lbs. and over. 3. Pen of five (5) market broilers will weigh 20-30 pounds; roasters will be 30

pounds and over. 4. Meat production birds do not need to be entered on 4hOnline, however, they

are required to be entered on FairEntry. 5. Classes:

a. 248—Domestic Fowl Meat Production 24810—Individual 24820—Pen of 2 b. 249—Chicken Meat Individual 24910—Individual 24920—Pen of 5

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RABBITS Superintendents: Earl Sunderman, Curtis Woods

Entry Day: Wednesday, July 17 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Judging: Thursday, July 18 9:00 AM

There will be a mandatory meeting for all rabbit exhibitors immediately following check-in. A. General Information

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White - $1.00. 3. Show Order:

a. Litter Pens – exhibition only b. Breeding Bucks c. Breeding Does d. Breeding Pens e. Individual Meat f. Meat Pens g. Showmanship

2. Special Awards: Special awards will be presented to champions. B. General Rules:

1. Rabbits are to be in your possession by June 10th. Rabbits must be entered and verified in 4hOnline no later than June 15th.

2. An exhibitor may show up to four (4) individual breeding rabbits, one (1) breeding pair pen. All rabbits should be a recognized breed. No crossbred rabbits.

3. Litter pens will not be judged. Exhibitors are welcome to bring a litter pen for exhibition viewing only. Litter pens should consist of one doe and her litter (4-6 weeks old).

4. Individual breeding rabbits (bucks and does) will be further divided at the Fair based on breed as numbers warrant.

5. Breeding pairs must come from rabbits already entered in the individual classes. Does and bucks shown as a pair must be 6 months or older (breeding age), but will not be required to have bred or produced a litter. The pair must be of the same breed.

6. An exhibitor may show two (2) individual meat rabbits and one (1) meat pen of 3, a maximum of five (5) rabbits. These classes are for rabbits of correct market weight.

7. All meat rabbits will weigh between 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds. Rabbits from 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds will be shown as fryers. Rabbits over 5 1/2 pounds to 8 pounds will show as roasters. There will be a champion individual and a champion Pen of 3 in both divisions. All meat rabbits should be of a meat breed. They can be crossbred rabbits.

8. Fryer pens of three (3) should weigh a minimum of 10 1/2 pounds and a maximum of 16 1/2 pounds; Roaster pens of three (3) should weigh a minimum of 15 pounds and a maximum of 24 pounds.

9. Only rabbits shown in meat rabbit classes will be eligible to be sold at the livestock auction.

10. Showmanship: All showmanship rules apply.

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11. ALL rabbits must be tattooed. Market rabbits must be tattooed by superintendent on June 9th. Breeding rabbits may be tattooed by owner; however, if owner does not have a way to tattoo the rabbit(s), breeding rabbits may be brought to tattoo day in June to be tattooed by the superintendent. To be shown at the State Fair Rabbits must be tattooed.

12. Exhibitor may tattoo up to 12 rabbits. 13. All rabbits must be tattooed and entered on 4hOnline by June 16th. 14. 4-H’ers must furnish their own padlocks, along with bedding of wood chips. All

supplies must be labeled (ie: water bottles and cages). 15. Exhibitors must provide food and water for their rabbits for Sunday night. 16. All cages MUST be cleaned out by 8 AM Monday morning.

C. Classes: (Individual breeding classes will be determined by Rabbit Superintendents based upon entry at the fair ’s weigh-ins.)

a. Class 27200 Breeding Bucks b. Class 27400 Breeding Does c. Class 27600 Breeding Pairs d. Class 27700 Meat Rabbits

27701 Fryers 27711 Pen of Three Fryers 27702 Roasters 27712 Pen of Three Roasters

d. Class 27900 – Poster Contest – Care of Rabbits

SHEEP Superintendents: Darrin Fisher

Entry Day: Wednesday, July 17 3:30– 4:30 pm Judging Day: Friday, July 19 2:00 pm

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the check-in

A. General Information

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1st. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show Order:

a. Breeding b. Market c. Showmanship

4. Special Awards: Special awards will be presented to champions. B. General Rules

1. All lambs are to be born after January 1st, 2019. 2. All market and breeding lambs are to be freshly shorn. No clippers can be

used on any market lamb or breeding ewe on the fairgrounds. 3. The use of artificial coloring agents, including paint, on any part of the lambs will

not be allowed. 4. Cosmetic surgery, icing, cold towels, or any form of cooling the lamb will not be

permitted. 5. All extra showmen must be a Montgomery County 4-H’er or an FFA Member and

exhibitor. 6. Any violation of any rule may disqualify the lamb. 7. Showmanship: All showmanship rules apply.

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C. Breeding Sheep 1. All commercial ewes must be ear tagged and other breeding sheep must be

identified in 4hOnline by May 15th. 2. Purebred classes are for lambs registered with their respective Breed Associa-

tions. 3. Commercial ewe lambs are to be either purebred ewe lambs that are not

papered or crossbred ewe lambs. 4. A member may show two (2) individual rams and two (2) individual ewes in

the purebred classes. 5. A member may show two (2) individuals in the commercial ewe lamb class. 6. A member may show two (2) yearling commercial ewes (and her lamb(s), and

purebred yearling ewes (and her lamb(s). Ewes must have been shown the previous year in the Commercial Ewe Lamb Class or the Purebred Ewe Lamb Class. The lambs may be shown in another class.

7. Breeding lambs may not be shown in the market lamb class. (Exceptions: Commercial Ewe.)

8. Breeding sheep will be divided by weight. 9. Breeding Classes:

a. Class 28110 – Commercial Ram Lamb b. Class 28120 – Commercial Ewe Lamb

B. Market Lambs 1. Market lambs will be divided into classes by weight. This will be determined

at weigh-in. 2. Market lambs must be castrated at spring weigh-in. 3. All market lambs must be weighed “on-test” at the county’s weigh-ins and ear

tagged with a county tag. Rate of gain will be computed on all entries. 4. Market lambs may not be shown in breeding classes (Exceptions: Commercial

Ewe). 5. A member may bring two pens of 3 to the Fair and show all six (6) as individu-

als in this division. The individuals may be from the pens or other individuals. A limit of six (6) market lambs may be shown by each member. Lambs in this division may be either purchased or home raised.

6. Market Lamb Classes: a. Class 28210: Home Raised Market Lamb b. Class 28220: Purchased Market Lamb c. Class 28230: Home Raised Pen of 3 Market Lambs d. Class 28240: Purchased Pen of 3 Market Lambs e. Class 28250: Feeder Lamb, Less than 100 pounds

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SWINE Superintendent: Kirk Swanson

Entry Day: Wednesday, July 17 6:30-9:00 am (*subject to change due to extreme weather in the interest of animal welfare)

Weigh In and Carcass Scanning: Wednesday, July 17 7:00 – 9:00 am Judging Day: Friday, July 19 8:00 am

There will be a mandatory meeting for all exhibitors immediately following the

check-in. A. General Information

1. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1. 2. Premiums: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00, White - $1.00 3. Show Order:

a. Market Barrows b. Market Gilts c. Breeding Gilts d. Derby Barrows e. Derby Gilts f. Champions g. Derby Performance Evaluation h. Showmanship

4. Special Awards: Special awards will be presented to champions. B. General Rules:

1. All exhibitors must have a premise identification number. 2. All swine must be entered on 4honline and verified by May 15th. All weighed-

in swine must have a completed “Iowa 4-H Swine Verification Form” submitted to the Extension office. All non-weighed-in swine must be entered on 4honline by May 15th with pictures of all ear tags and ear notches.

3. In compliance with the State Health Requirements, all market hogs must go to slaughter since we have a terminal show. *The only exceptions for market animals are animals registered as a breeding gilts and the Grand Champion Market Hog, who is invited to the Best of the Southwest Shootout (must show at the Shootout to be non-terminal.)

4. Exhibitors showing hogs in the Market show must have at least one (1) hog entered in the Derby (Carcass) Contest.

5. Derby Contestants will be judged on percentage lean gain, which will be determined via ultrasound performed by a Swine Specialist.

6. Top 5 Derby hogs will be awarded during the County Fair Swine Show. 7. Exhibitors are encouraged to have hogs weigh between 230-310 lbs. at Fair

time. 8. Swine classes will be divided into “Barrows” and “Gilts”. 9. Exhibitors will be limited to six (6) hogs entered at county fair. This includes

breeding gilt entries. All entries must be shown live. 10. There shall be no oils used on hogs. Water only!

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11. Derby Hog Show Rules: a. Only pigs weighed in on March 30th will be eligible to show. b. Your carcass pig will be your derby pig. You may enter up to six (6)

derby pigs. c. Derby pigs will be shown in class by test weight. d. Derby pigs will be exhibited with the average daily gain provided to

the judge. e. All derby pigs will be scanned for 10th rib back fat and loin muscle

area. f. Pigs will be ranked on lean gain per day with weight discounts and

lowered in ribbon placing for too low of percent lean, too small loin eyes, and excess back fat.

12. Exhibitors may enter pigs in derby, market show or breeding gilt classes. Derby entries MUST be designated before hogs are weighed in on entry day of the Fair. Fees will be charged to the 4-Her to offset carcass show costs. No regular premium will be paid out. Ribbons and special cash prizes will be awarded.

13. Breeding Gilts must be born between December 1, 2018 and February 1, 2019. Suggested minimum of 200 lbs at time of show.

*It is highly advised to follow proper post-fair biosecurity measures for any breeding gilts that will be taken back to the farm, contact the superintendent for any post-fair biosecurity questions*

14. Classes determined by weight, as follows: a. 261 – Market Swine (Class weight ranges will be determined at

check-in) 26110 – Market Barrows 26120 – Market Gilts 26130 – Derby Barrows

26140 – Derby Gilts 26150 –Derby Performance Evaluation

b. 263 - Breeding Gilts (Weight ranges will be determined at check-in) 26301 - Breeding Gilts c. 262 – Swine Showmanship

26201 – Beginner Swine Showmanship (1st year 4-H’ers in grades 4, 5, 6) 26202 – Jr. /Int. Swine Showmanship (5th – 8th grade) 26203 – Sr. Swine Showmanship (9th grade and up)

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HERDSMANSHIP Superintendents: Kyle Olson, Andy Vial

A. General Information 1. Premiums: Purple & Blue – $9.00; Red - $7.00; White - $6.00 2. Club and member names should be visible in all stalls. Chores should be done by

9:00 am DAILY. 3. Results listing the points earned or ranking of FFA or 4-H Clubs on a daily basis will

be posted at various locations in the barns at the County Fair. 4. The top clubs or chapters in each species will be given their choice of stalls at the

Fair the following year. 5. Animal care and management will be checked Thursday through Sunday morning. 6. Judges will judge on the following:

a. Cleanliness of alleys b. Courtesy and conduct of exhibitors – 1 attendant should be present at all times

from 8 am – 6 pm c. Animals clean and well groomed d. Bedding – Adequate, clean, kept in place, not too much; beef secured w/18-20in

of lead e. Tack – Water, feed, tack neatly arranged f. Added attractiveness of display due to non-essential equipment or material in

excess of needs for show period is permissible, but will not be considered in the rating.

7. Points will be awarded per species: Beef

Cleanliness of alleys 30 points Courtesy and conduct of exhibitors 10 points Animals clean and well-groomed 25 points Bedding 30 points Tack areas 5 points

Sheep & Goats Cleanliness of alleys 30 points Courtesy and conduct of exhibitors 10 points Animals clean and well-groomed 5 points Bedding 25 points Tack areas 30 points

Swine Cleanliness of alleys 25 points Courtesy and conduct of exhibitors 10 points Animals clean and well-groomed 5 points Bedding 30 points Tack areas 30 points

Rabbits Cleanliness of alleys 20 points Courtesy and conduct of exhibitors 5 points Animals clean and well-groomed 15 points Bedding 40 points Tack areas 20 points

Poultry Cleanliness of alleys 20 points Courtesy and conduct of exhibitors 5 points Animals clean and well-groomed 15 points Bedding 40 points Tack areas 20 points

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST

Superintendents: Alan Spencer Entry: Friday, July 19 4:30 pm

Contest: Friday, July 19 5:00 pm

A. General Rules 1. The Judging Contest will be divided into 4-H Junior/Intermediate and Senior

Divisions, and an FFA Division. 2. Youth participating must enter either the 4-H Division or FFA Division. 3. The contest will be open to 4-H and FFA members in Montgomery and surrounding

counties. 4. 4-H members or FFA members are encouraged to participate as teams. 5. A method of tie-breaking will be designated by those supervising the contest. 6. No oral reasons will be required in the contest. 7. Scores and points will be based upon the “Official Evaluation” of the judge. 8. Six classes will be included in the Judging Contest, as follows:

a. Market Steers d. Breeding Gilts b. Breeding Heifers e. Market Lambs c. Market Swine f. Breeding Ewes

Questions will be asked on three (3) classes with each set of questions being worth 50 points. 9. No communication among or between contestants is allowed. 10. All 4-H or FFA members participating must judge all classes of livestock arranged in

the contest. 11. The contest is being sponsored by the Extension Service and Agriculture Education

Departments, along with cooperation of the Montgomery County Fair Board. 12. All scores will be tabulated and winners and awards given on the day of the show. 13. Classes:

a. 130 4-H Livestock Judging b. 131 FFA Livestock Judging

4-H Division Rules

1. The 4-H Division will be open to eligible 4-H members in grades 4-12. 4-H will compete as one division and will not be broken into age groups.

2. 4-H teams can be made up of 3 or 4 members each. The top three scores on each team will be averaged to determine the team score.

3. Individual 4-H members are encouraged to enter the contest. 4. Trophies will be awarded to the top two (2) individuals and the top two (2) teams. 5. Ribbons will be awarded to the top 10 individuals and the top 10 teams.

FFA Division Rules

1. The FFA Division will be open to eligible FFA members. 2. Each FFA Chapter competing is eligible to enter as many teams as they want, with 3

or 4 members each. The top three scores on each team will be averaged to determine the team score.

3. Individual FFA members are encouraged to enter the contest. 4. Trophies will be awarded to the top two (2) individuals and the top two (2) teams. 5. Ribbons will be awarded to the top 10 individuals and the top 10 teams.

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2019 LIVESTOCK AUCTION Sunday, July 21 3:00 PM

1. Only Market Beef, Swine, Sheep, Rabbits, Goats, and Poultry shown at the Fair may be sold at the auction. Market Steers must weigh 1050 lbs., Swine must weigh 230 lbs, Broiler Chickens must weigh 4 lbs., Rabbits must weigh 3 1/2 lbs. and Sheep must weigh 100 lbs., Meat Goats must weigh 40 lbs. to be eligible for sale in the Auction. This will be the weight taken on entry day.

2. All market beef, swine, sheep, and goats must have a disclosure statement completed and turned in to be sold.

3. There will be a $20.00 per lot charge for any scratches from the auction after weigh in. 4. Sale order will be randomly assigned as long as all paperwork is completed. If

paperwork is not complete, you will be put at the end of the sale list for that species and you will be removed from the auction if paperwork is not completed in time. All of the member’s animals in a species will sell in one sale lot.

5. A base purchase bid on the animal(s) will be put on the sale order. This bid and the weigh-in weight will be announced and/or displayed in the sale order. The animal(s) will then be auctioned off. If the auction buyer wishes to keep the animal for his/her own use, he/she will say so at that time. If not, the animal will revert to the packer with the auction buyer paying for the difference.

6. Actual sale weight will be from the scales at the fairgrounds. Sale amounts will be calculated and buyers (packers and auction buyers) billed immediately after the sale.

7. All market hogs sold at the 4-H Livestock Auction must be consigned directly through a packer or slaughter establishment. All market hogs sold must go to slaughter and no animals can return to the farm. *The only exception is for animals invited to the Best of the Southwest Shootout.

8. Beef, swine, sheep, and goats are required to have a disclosure statement filled out completely to sell.

9. All exhibitors will be required to wear official dress. 10. In each species, an exhibitor may go through the ring only one time. 11. The maximum number of animals a 4-H or FFA member may sell in the Auction is as

follows: Market Beef – 1 Individual Market Hogs – 4 Individuals Market Lambs – 6 Individuals Meat Rabbits – 5 Individuals Poultry (Meat Pen) – 1 Pen* (1 pen of 5 market broilers, 1 pen of 2 ducks OR 1 pen of 2 turkeys) Meat Goats – 4 Individuals

2019 Sale order: (Each year the sale order will move the last animal species to sell first the following year)

a. Swine b. Sheep c. Rabbit d. Poultry e. Beef f. Goats

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STATIC JUDGING Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Conference judging is done for ALL exhibits in the 4-H building: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, Personal Development, Photography, Science, Mechanics and Engineering, and Visual Arts. A judging schedule is outlined below and 4-H’ers and FFA members are asked to come at the scheduled time. If a 4-H’er or FFA member has a conflict, he/she should make arrangements with the Extension staff to come at a different time. We ask that a leader from each club be present during the club’s scheduled time to see that all exhibits from the club are entered and judged. We ask clubs or FFA chapters to be seated and wait until their club is called to be judged. The 4-H’er or FFA member will pick up his/her exhibit cards from their club leader and take it with him/her to each judge. If the 4-H’er or FFA member puts the project in the wrong class, it may be switched by the judge at judging time. A comment writer will record ribbon placing’s on the card, which stays with the exhibit. After a 4-H’er or FFA member has been judged, his/her 4-H or FFA exhibits will be taken to his/her club or chapter booth by County Council members. To prevent confusion, all 4-H’ers or FFA members who are finished judging and are not helping are asked to leave the building. The building will not be open to the public until 12:00 (noon) on Wednesday.

2019 Static Judging Schedule:

9:00 – 10:00 AM Grant Spitfires

10:00 – 11:00 AM East Sunrisers

11:00 – 12:00 PM Stanton Strivers

12:00 – 12:45 PM Lunch Break

12:45 – 2:15 PM Lincoln Hustlers

2:15 – 3:30 PM Stennett Panthers, FFA, Clover Kids

It is difficult to set up an exact schedule. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your club’s scheduled time. Be prepared to spend some time. We want judging to progress without judges having to wait for members. Your cooperation is appreciated. Parents are welcome as observers but are NOT to participate in the conference. The committee from your club can start setting up and decorating the club booth Monday afternoon and can finish on Tuesday during static judging.

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Boothmanship 2019 Fair Booth Theme: A Universe of Possibilities

4-H Club display in the 4-H exhibit building will be evaluated twice; once by a secret judge throughout set up time and then again Wednesday afternoon. The first judge will score each club based upon percentage of purchases vs. homemade decorations, number of youth vs. adults completing the decoration and the overall teamwork between the youth participants. The second judge will look at the Effectiveness of the Message and the booth’s overall Design and Arrangement. See the judging rubric below. Ribbons will be awarded as follows: Champion, Reserve, Blue, Red, White. Premiums: Purple & Blue $9.00; Red $7.00, White $6.00 : Judging will be based on: Decorations: Purchased vs. Homemade 20 Points Youth vs. Adults in Set Up: 20 Points Teamwork throughout Set Up: 20 Points Effectiveness of Message: The booth attracts and hold attention 20 Points Creative and original ideas were used. 20 Points Design and Arrangement: The booth is neatly arranged and presents a pleasing, balanced, and unified design. 15 Points Exhibits are arranged so all items can be seen by audience. 15 Points Clubs should be easily identified. 10 Points Floor area around booth is free of dirt and litter. 10 Points Arrangement doesn’t detract from neighboring booths. 10 Points

4-H & FFA EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED AT 12:30 PM ON SUNDAY

All clubs are responsible for cleaning up their own display areas after the exhibits are released!!!

Static Exhibits County Fair Exhibits: 1. 4-H members from 4th through 12th grade and FFA members in grades 9th through

12th may exhibit at the Montgomery County Fair. 2. ALL Static Exhibits must be entered in the Fair Entry program no later than July 1st 3. Exhibit classes are broad categories. To plan exhibits, 4-H’ers and FFA members are

encouraged to use project guides (hot sheets), manuals, and program materials to determine goals and learning experiences. Some project manuals include specific exhibit suggestions and procedures. An exhibit can represent an idea, a part, or all of the learning involved in the respective project or program. The Extension Office has more information on exhibiting.

4. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H’ers 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.

5. The 4-H’ers and FFA 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 written evaluation comments on the exhibits and an exhibitor’s ribbon.

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6. The exhibit is to be an outgrowth of work done to accomplish a goal(s) determined by the member or group during the current 4-H year. Exhibitors must show their own exhibits at the fair unless there is a personal emergency, in which the exhibitor should contact the Extension Office.

7. Exhibits will be judged in each section in accordance with the age level of the member and will be awarded premiums on the basis of purple, blue, red, and white quality, $3.00, $2.00, and $1.00 respectively

8. Special Awards: a. Exhibitors who have entries from the Ag and Natural Resources, Animals,

Creative Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences, Personal Development, Science, Engineering & Technology Departments selected for State Fair, will receive a “State Fair Exhibit” rosette for each exhibit selected. In addition, each different exhibitor who has a State Fair exhibit will receive a medal to be presented Wednesday evening during the Fair. Special ribbons will be awarded to all who are “Considered for State Fair” and “Outstanding Beginners”.

b. The Calendar Girls #1254, Questers of Red Oak, Iowa will present the Questers Award to any 4-H member whose project is an old item that has been preserved, refinished or restored; demonstrates knowledge of how their early ancestors lived; OR demonstrated research of their family genealogy. Entries eligible for this award include projects from the following classes: Home Improvement, Mechanics, Woodworking, Photography or Self Determined. The exhibitor selected to win this award will receive a special ribbon and $25 to be presented to a preservation and restoration project of the exhibitor’s choice.

c. The Grant Sunshine Federate Garden Club sponsors an Outstanding Horticulture Exhibit. To become eligible for this award, the exhibit must be entered in an Ag and Natural Resources class or Home Improvement.

9. Each item in the exhibit must be securely labeled, including class number, and exhibitor’s name and club. Labels should be placed on the back of posters, notebooks, and/or cards, on the bottom of jars, and in an inconspicuous place on other items.

10. Exhibit displays should be in proportion to the main item or idea being displayed. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned, the following maximum size guidelines apply:

a. Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. b. 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.

c. Display boxes may not exceed 28" x 22" in height or width and 12" in depth. 11. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers

and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit . 12. 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.)

13. 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.

Exhibits that do not comply with guidelines 10-13 will be accepted for evaluation but will not be on display at the Montgomery County Fair.

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14. Evaluation is Tuesday, July 16th. Club members must be evaluated at designated club times unless granted permission by superintendents or Extension staff.

15. If the exhibit card is not turned in or if ribbon placings aren’t recorded, then NO premium money will be awarded.

16. Exhibits will be on display July 16th – 21st. The exhibits may not be removed from the area before 12:30 pm on Sunday, July 21st, without permission of the Superintendents or Extension Staff.

17. Entries must be picked up between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 21st. Persons who cannot meet this requirement need to make special arrangements. This must be done in order to receive premium money. The Fair Board, Superintendents, 4-H Leaders, or Extension Staff are not responsible for exhibits or booth accessories after 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 21st.

Static State Fair Exhibitors 1. Pictures will be taken Wednesday, July 17th during 4-H Night at the 4-H Exhibit Building. 2. Exhibitors at State Fair must have completed at least the 5th grade or that equivalent,

and not be older than a current year graduate. 3. 4-H’ers are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical

value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit. 4. Exhibitors will assume responsibility for any damage incurred to articles going to the

Iowa State Fair. 5. Exhibits, which do not comply with size guidelines, copyright and safety procedures,

will not be accepted for entry, evaluation, or display at the Iowa State Fair. 6. All exhibits going to State Fair (except food products) need to be in the Montgomery

County Extension Office by Friday, August 2nd. Food items will need to be brought in no later than 4 PM on Monday, August 5th. Entry Day at the State Fair is Tuesday, August 6th.

7. Exhibits too large for transportation in a car will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to transport to and from Des Moines according to Iowa State Fair entry check-in and check-out rules.

The 4-H or FFA exhibitor should be able to respond briefly to the following questions about their exhibit, and all exhibits should include a written explanation for the following questions. *What was your exhibit goal(s)? (What did you plan to learn or do?) *What steps did you take to learn to do this? *What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)? *There may be additional questions under a specific project area that exhibitors may be asked. The information provided needs to be well organized and brief.

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STATIC EXHIBITS Superintendents: Mary Carlson, Laurie Peterson

Entry Day: Tuesday, July 16 9:00 am (According to assigned judging times listed on page 37)

All General Exhibit Rules Apply. Exhibitors are limited to three (3) exhibits per class, unless

stated otherwise.

Animals

10110 – Animal Science An exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows the 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 any animal is not required.

10120 – Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy.

Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)

10210 – Crop Production An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of field crops. 10220 – Environment and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, stewardship, conservation, entomology, fish and wildlife, or forestry. Includes collections. 10230 – Horticulture and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, small fruits, vegetable and flower gardens, and landscape design. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H Livestock.) Specimens should be prepared for exhibit as stated in Publication 4-H-462 Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit, available at the Extension Office. All exhibits must be labeled with the variety name. 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).

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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.

Creative Arts 10310 – Music An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition and arrangements, instruments, musical styles or history. 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. Photography Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. They may be processed from negatives, slides, or digital cameras and computer manipulation programs. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year.

2. Photographs should be a minimum of 4” x 6”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs should not exceed 11” x 14”. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.

3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. 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.

5. 4-Hers are responsible for design decisions such as border, color and size. Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.

6. Non-mounted photos may be exhibited in a clear plastic covering. 7. 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”.

8. Digitally altered photos should include a copy of the photo before changes. 9. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for

public display in a 4-H setting. 10. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be

displayed. 11. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the Photo Exhibit Label

to provide required information for photo exhibits. The 4-H Photography Exhibit label must be completed and attached to each photo exhibit entry. Tape it to the back or fold label as appropriate for each exhibit. Labels are available at the Extension Office.

12. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography show and vice-versa.

13. No more than five (5) entries per exhibitor in this class.

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10325 – Digital Photography Exhibit A photo or series of photos submitted electronically, not printed. Photos in this class will be submitted, viewed, evaluated, and displayed electronically. Digital Photography Exhibit Special Rules:

1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. 2. Photographs will not be printed. 3. Entries may be a single photo or a series of photos. A series is a group of

photographs (3 to 5) that are related or tell a step-by-step story. Series photo entries must have all photos in the series viewable at the same time.

4. Photos entered should be submitted in the highest resolution possible. A finished file size of 1 MB –3 MB is recommended.

5. Photos should be submitted in an acceptable and commonly used format for ease of viewing.

6. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.

7. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.

8. A completed Photo Label is required for every entry. 9. Photos entered in this class will be evaluated on the same evaluation criteria

used for printed photographs. 10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA

Photography show and vice-versa. 10340 – Alternative/Creative Photography A single photograph or photographic image that has been created with an alternative photographic process, or a photograph 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 overlapped photographs. Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules:

1. Photograph/Image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4”x4” and no larger than 10” x 10” in height and width. No matting and no framing is allowed, put your creativity into the photography!

2. Photograph/Image can be created from film negative, digital negative, or digitally manipulated in computer.

3. Photograph must be on photo paper, canvas, or other flat material. 4. Exhibit must have Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for

photo exhibits. Include information about the processes used. 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 includes photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. as part of an educational display showing learning about printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc.

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10350 – Visual Arts An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic. Visual Arts Special Rules:

1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4-H/projects/visualart.htm

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

10410 – Child Development An exhibit that shows learning about children. Examples: child care, growth and development, safety and health, children with special needs, and careers in child development.

10420 – Clothing and Fashion—Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories An exhibit that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits may include constructed or purchased clothing and accessories. 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 clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. 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. Clothing and Fashion Special Rule: Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.

10430 – Consumer Management An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

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10440 – Food & Nutrition—Prepared and Preserved Product An exhibit of a prepared or preserved food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. A copy of the new requirements are published at the end of your fair book. 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 below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. 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 recipe must be included for any prepared food exhibit; credit the source

of the recipe. 7. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food

processed after August 1, 2018 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used.

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 reclosable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag.

10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.

10450 – Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, safe activities and skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and healthy lifestyle choices. 10460 – Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. 10470 – Sewing and Needle Arts—Constructed Item An exhibit (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, or other items. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans.

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10472 – Sewing and Needle Arts – Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts including but not limited to construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers. 10480 – Other Family and Consumer Science An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any previous Family & Consumer Science class listed. 10490 – Pie Baking Contest

1. Exhibitors must participate in Food and Nutrition to be able to participate in the Pie Baking Contest.

2. Limit of two (2) entries per exhibitor. An entry requires (2) pies, one to be entered as a Food and Nutrition project and one to sell at the pie auction. Both pies must be the same kind. *NOTE: Proceeds of the Pie Auction will benefit the Montgomery County 4-H Scholarship Fund.

3. Exhibit is ONLY eligible for the Iowa State Fair if also entered in the Food and Nutrition class; judging will be done at same time as other static entries.

4. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the “general exhibit rules”.

5. Bake your best pie and enter it. Pie must be made from scratch and have the recipe typed on a 3x5 card with name, address and phone number on the back.

6. First year exhibitors are not required to make the crust from scratch. 7. All entries should be placed on a disposable plate or pie tin. All entries should

be covered with a clear plastic wrap or clear plastic bag. 8. Entries will be judged based on taste, appearance, texture and color. 9. Entries should not require refrigeration. 10. NO cream pies. NO pies baked in a paper grocery bag. NO raw egg in any

uncooked product. 11. A trophy has been donated for the winner of the Pie Baking Contest. 12. To determine if the pie is appropriate – Ask Yourself: Does this product require refrigeration? If it does, it is not appropriate.

Would you eat this product at room temperature? If not, it is not appropriate. Will this product hold up so it represents a standard when evaluated by judges or viewed by the public? If not, it is not appropriate.

Personal Development 10510 – Citizenship 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, and visual communication skills in their many forms.

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10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit 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’er’s interpretation)

• Join 4-H

• 4-H Grows... (4-H.org national marketing theme)

• A Universe of Possibilities (2019 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)

• Nothing Compares to 4-H Favorites (Iowa State Fair theme) Poster Communication Special Rules:

Only one poster per 4-H’er may be entered.

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”.

Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage.

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.

Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.

Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.

4-H’ers may include the 4-H clover in the poster. 10540 – Digital Storytelling Any 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. 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.

Science, Engineering & Technology 10610 – Mechanics Any exhibit that shows skills or learning in automotive, electrical, small and large engines, tractors, welding, and restoration. 10612 – Automotive Repaired or restored vehicle (Note: vehicles will be on display at the Iowa State Fair one day only, Thursday August 8.)

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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, August 19, after 7:00 p.m.) 10618 – Welding Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding.

10620 – Woodworking Any 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 – Science, Engineering & Technology Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology.

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COMMUNICATIONS EVENTS Superintendents: Stephanie Vinton-Pollock and Marti Clark-Moffett

The communications department is designed to provide opportunities for youth to select a method by which they might develop their personal communications skills in sharing talents, knowledge, or information with others. The classes are designed to provide a series of developmental experiences for various age levels. The ability to communicate will be the major criteria for evaluating this department.

Educational Presentations

Entry Deadline: July 1 Judging: Monday, July 15 5:00-7:00 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center

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. Premium: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White Ribbons -$1.00 1. Late entries will NOT be eligible for State Fair and will NOT receive Premium Money. 2. The topic of the presentation should determine its length, but intermediate/senior

presentations should not exceed 20 minutes. Junior presentations should not exceed 15 minutes.

3. 4-H’ers giving presentations involving food must be concerned about safe handling of the food they are using. 4-H’ers should use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. This is tremendously important if samples are available to the viewing public. 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. Educational presentations may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting of youth that are of mixed ages must 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).

5. 4-H eligibility at the Iowa State Fair will include: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2018. A 4-H member can participate in only one (1) educational presentation per year at the Iowa State Fair.

6. Six (6) presentations can be chosen to represent Montgomery County at the Iowa State Fair. State Fair dates allocated to Southwest Iowa will be announced at a later date.

7. Special Awards: A medal will be given to the presentations selected to go to the Iowa State Fair. All State Fair selections will receive ‘Selected for State Fair’ ribbons.

8. 4-H’ers participating in the 4-H communication program are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program and/or the topic of the presentation. If clothing contributes to the topic being presented, such as wearing a beekeepers’ outfit while doing a presentation on bee raising, the 4-H’er should be encouraged to wear such clothing. Where distinctive clothing is not involved, clothing that alerts the public it is a 4-H’er giving the presentation is strongly encouraged.

9. Classes: a. 11101 – Junior Education Presentations (completed grades 5-6) b. 11102 – Intermediate/Senior Educations Presentations (completed grades 7-12)

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Working Exhibits Entry Deadline: July 1

Judging: Saturday, July 20 2:00 pm – Outside White Fair Building

Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way. Premium: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White Ribbons -$1.00 1. Late entries will NOT be eligible for Iowa State Fair and will NOT receive premium

money. 2. The exhibit needs attractions such as posters, pictures, equipment, samples, and action

to attract people. Questions like “Have you seen . . .?” or “Would you like to know how to . . .?” will help you get started.

3. Topic selection should be appropriate and related to 4-H presenter(s) experience(s); Educational Presentation topics can be utilized as Working Exhibits provided they lend themselves to audience participation.

4. Working Exhibits may be given by one or more 4-H’ers. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades must 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.)

5. Only participants are allowed to set up their Working Exhibit. 6. Intermediate/senior class 4-H’ers giving Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 45-

minute period. Junior Working Exhibits will be scheduled for a 25-minute period. 7. 4-H’ers giving working exhibits that involve food must be concerned about the safe

handling of the food that they are using. 4-H’ers should use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. This is tremendously important if samples are available to the viewing public. 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 of items that should be considered and used as appropriate.

8. Four (4) working exhibits can be chosen to represent Montgomery County at the Iowa State Fair. State Fair dates allocated to Southwest Iowa will be announced at a later date. 4-H eligibility at the Iowa State Fair will include: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent). A 4-H member may participate in only one working exhibit per year at the Iowa State Fair.

9. Presenters are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.

10. Classes: a. 11201 – Junior Working Exhibits (completed grades 5-6) b. 11202 – Intermediate/Senior Working Exhibits (completed grades 7-12)

Share-the-Fun Entry Deadline: July 1

Judging: Monday, July 15 7:00 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center Provide an opportunity for 4-H’ers to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment Premium: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White Ribbons -$1.00

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1. Late entries will NOT be eligible for Iowa State Fair. 2. Share-The-Fun acts must not exceed 8 minutes in length. Skits/acts will be stopped that

exceed this time limit. 3. Skits/acts must be in good taste, sensitive to the diversity and culture/ethnic traditions

of Iowans and/or U.S. citizens. 4. Special Awards: Each “Share-The-Fun” group selected to represent Montgomery

County at the Iowa State Fair will receive one “rosette” ribbon and purple award ribbon to each member of that group.

5. Montgomery County may enter up to three (3) entries for state fair. If additional entries are desired, the Extension Office will contact the department superintendent. Based on time available and total number of entries, counties will be sent schedules by August 1.

6. Eligibility: 4-H’ers who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2019. 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 2019.

7. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dances (folk, square, modern, tap), plus other entertainment will be acceptable. Entries where talking or singing is involved will be expected to use a microphone.

8. Classes: a. 11300 – Share the Fun

Extemporaneous Speaking

Entry Deadline: July 1 Judging: Monday, July 15 5:00-7:00 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center

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. Premium: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White Ribbons -$1.00 1. Late entries will NOT be eligible for Iowa State Fair and will NOT receive premium

money. 2. Participants must be Senior 4-H’ers who have completed the 9th through 12th grade (or

that equivalent) in 2019. 3. Extemporaneous Speaking will be evaluated using the following criteria: -Content related to topic -Power of expression -General affect -Response to questions -Knowledge of subject -Stage presence -Organization of material -Voice 4. Two (2) Extemporaneous Speaking participants can be chosen to represent

Montgomery County at the Iowa State Fair. Participants will compete on a date to be announced.

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5. Program format:

a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three (3) of the

available topics, selecting one (1) 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 (2) topics will be returned to the available topics for another participant.

b. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one additional participant per speaking site admitted each 15 minutes as the program progresses. 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 contest official on the following basis:

• Participant may bring his/her own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference during the 30 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.

Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H’ers own effort using approved reference material that a participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain 3 x 5” note cards will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the 3” X 5” note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.

Only notes made during the preparation period may be used.

Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters, or audiovisuals of any sort. A podium will not be available.

Each speech shall not be less than 4 or more than 6 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 timekeeper. “Stop” will be used at six (6) minutes.

The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name and the club he/she represents. The participant will be expected to introduce his/her speech by title only.

7. 4-H’ers participating in the 4-H communication programs are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program.

8. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included as part of the program.

9. Classes: a. 11400 – Extemporaneous Speaking

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4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event Superintendents: Michelle Gillespie and Shelley Bergren

Entry Deadline: July 1 Judging: Monday, July 15 4:00-6:30 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center

Fashion Show: Monday, July 15 7:00 pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center Premium: Purple & Blue - $3.00; Red - $2.00; White Ribbons -$1.00

The 4-H "Awardrobe" Clothing Event is for 4-H'ers interested in showcasing apparel design and production knowledge, as well as their creativity skills! There are three categories within the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event: Clothing Selection; Fashion Revue; The $15 Challenge. Youth will meet one-on-one with a judge to communicate their knowledge about their outfit within their selected category. At the end of the day, participants model their outfit in a fashion show. During the Awardrobe Clothing Event's Recognition Award Ceremony, held during the fashion show, all youth will receive a ribbon for their efforts. Additionally, the top entries in each category will be presented with certificates and medals sponsored by local businesses.

Clothing Selection Clothing selections is for selected and purchased outfits that represent the 4-H’ers goals or intended use, based on individual or group experiences in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison.

1. The purpose of this category is to select/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-Her’s goal or intended use for the selected outfit.

2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, 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 recordkeeping and reflection on the cost of the individual items as a part of the process.

4. Outfits may be purchased at at department store, boutique, online store, sidewalk sale, retail show or mall stores. Outfits may also be purchased at garage sales or other second hand venues with a total prices over $15. Outfits may be gifts, hand-me-downs, relatives or friend’s modern or vintage clothing or existing personal clothing, as long as the 4-Her actually selected the item as part of this specific outfit for the states purpose.

5. Home-sewn clothing that was now sewn specifically for the participant are acceptable, such as purchases from a used clothing store.

6. Participants will need to complete a specific Clothing Event Report Form and bring it with them to be judged. This form will be mailed out ot each participant after the July 1st deadline along with a judging schedule.

7. Each exhibitors is expected to model the outfit during the judging and the Fashion Show.

8. Each county may send 3 Clothing Selection participants (one female, one male, one minority) from the Sr. Division (grades 9-12) to participate at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event . Each youth may only participate in the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, participants may be selected to participants may be selected to participate multiple years for any given class, even if they participated in that class in the previous years.

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9. The Sr. division county winner(s) will be encouraged to participate in the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event which will be held on Thursday, August 9th at the Youth Inn at the Iowa State Fair at the 1:00 PM with the runway Fashion Show at 5:30 PM.

10. Classes: a. 12201—Jr. Clothing Selection b. 12202—Intermediate Clothing Selection c. 12203—Senior Clothing Selection

Did you know? You may ALSO enter your Clothing Selection outfit as a static exhibit to be judged on Tuesday, July 16. It can be entered in class 10420—Clothing and Fashion-Purchased Garments and Accessories. See page 43.

Fashion Revue Fashion Revue is for clothing project area members who will model an outfit of one to three pieces that they have constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year.

1. The purpose of this category is to encourage the sewing of a personal garment or outfit. Garments do not have to be perfect to advance.

2. Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, attractiveness, 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 as 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. 7. Appropriateness of an outfit or garment will only be considered in terms of fit. 8. Participants will need to complete a specific Clothing Event Report Form and bring

it with them to be judged. This form will be mailed out to each participant after the July 1st deadline along with a judging schedule.

9. Each exhibitors is expected to model the outfit during the judging and the Fashion Show.

10. Each county may send 3 Clothing Selection participants (one female, one male, one minority) from the Sr. Division (grades 9-12) to participate at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event . Each youth may only participate in the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, participants may be selected to participants may be selected to participate multiple years for any given class, even if they participated in that class in the previous years.

11. Classes: a. 12101—Junior Fashion Revue b. 12102—Intermediate Fashion Revue c. 12103—Senior Fashion Revue

Did you know? You may ALSO enter your Fashion Revue outfit as a static exhibit to be judged on Tuesday, July 16. It can be entered in class 10422—Clothing and Fashion-Constructed. See page 43.

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The $15 Challenge The $15 Challenge is for 4-Hers to model an outfit purchased for $15 or less from resale venues (garage sales, consignment or thrift stores, etc) that represents an intended use for the selected outfit. The participant should have had individual or group experiences in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price and cost comparison. A receipt is required.

1. This category is designed to expand the 4-H’er’s shopping experience to shopping venues emphasizing recycling, reducing and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or similar place.

2. Online venues are allowed, must be second-hand in nature. Shipping and handling is 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, but may be entered in Clothing Selection if 4-H’er selected the items to meet a specific purpose/goal.

4. Fifteen dollars is the purchase price limit including tax. However, some second hand 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 result in a reduced 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 $15 purchase price limit.

7. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit. 8. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that cost less than $15. 9. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-Hers’ goal or intended use for

the purchased outfit, and the 4-Her should have had an experience in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.

10. Participants will need to complete a specific Clothing Event Report Form and bring it with them to be judged. This form will be mailed out to each participant after the July 1st deadline along with a judging schedule.

11. Each exhibitors is expected to model the outfit during the judging and the Fashion Show.

12. Each county may send 3 Clothing Selection participants (one female, one male, one minority) from the Sr. Division (grades 9-12) to participate at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event . Each youth may only participate in the Iowa State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event with one entry in one class per year. However, participants may be selected to participants may be selected to participate multiple years for any given class, even if they participated in that class in the previous years.

13. Classes: a. 12301—Junior $15 Challenge b. 12302 - Intermediate $15 Challenge c. 12303—Senior $15 Challenge

Did you know? You may ALSO enter your $15 Challenge outfit as a static exhibit to be judged on Tuesday, July 16. It can be entered in 10422—Clothing and Fashion. See page 43.

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REGION 17 4-H TABLE SETTING CONTEST Superintendent: Stephanie Vinton-Pollock

Entry Deadline: July 1

Judging: Monday, July 15 4:30pm – Wilson Performing Arts Center Displays: Throughout the remaining activities at the Wilson Performing Arts Center.

Also invited to display in the exhibit building July 17 – 22

1. Participants may work as an individual or in a team of two (2) members with the grade division determined by the older of the two (2) members.

2. Participants may enter only one table setting. 3. Participants must bring a card table for the display, except for the casual themed picnic

table setting which may use a blanket or other appropriate covering which may be placed on the floor.

4. Participants are to display one place setting, including table coverings, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece and menu.

5. Participant’s attire should correspond with the theme/occasion of their table setting. 6. This is a fun way to learn how to:

• Properly set a table

• Plan nutritious meals

• Express originality and creativity in choosing a theme

• Present to a judge

• Express knowledge of food, nutrition and food safety

• Have fun in planning a special occasion meal for entertaining 7. A handout as well as additional resources on the Table Setting Contest procedures and

guidelines is available from the Extension Office, or can be downloaded and printed from: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery/node/6771

8. Champions in each class will be selected and have the opportunity to represent our county at the Region 17 4-H Challenge of Champions held in Council Bluffs on August 1st, 2019.

9. Classes: a. Formal Junior b. Formal Intermediate c. Formal Senior d. Casual Junior e. Casual Intermediate f. Casual Senior

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JUNK-IN-A-BUCKET A County Youth Council Fundraiser

This is an adventure in creativity and skill development for our 4-H Youth. Participants receive a bucket of random junk, mostly weld-able, to create a piece of art with. Creations will be voted on by People’s Choice, with the top exhibit receiving a special award. The masterpieces will also be put up for silent auction as a fundraiser for the Montgomery County Youth Council to fund scholarships and other leadership activities. Want to bid on a masterpiece? Visit the 4-H Exhibit building on Friday or Saturday during the 2019 Montgomery County Fair to place your bid. Winning bidders will be contacted when bid sheets are collected at the end of the day on Saturday. All Junk-in-the-Bucket masterpieces must be paid for before they will be released to the bidder. Some Junk-in-a-Bucket projects may be entered as static exhibits. In the chance that one of these projects are selected for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair, the masterpiece will be delayed arriving to winning bidder to allow for judging and presentation at the State Fair. Make sure you visit the display and follow the posted instructions.to vote for your favorite Junk-in-a-Bucket project! You will text the number of your favorite project to the number posted in the Junk-in-a-Bucket display. Votes will be collected from Wednesday at noon until Saturday at 5:00 PM. Votes will only be collected once from each mobile phone number.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO...

All the businesses, individuals, clubs, organizations, and everyone else who sponsor awards, lawn chairs, medals, make cash

donations, purchase livestock, and donate materials.

The Montgomery County Fair Board.

The Fair Superintendents and Junior Superintendents.

The 4-H County Council Members.

4-H Leaders, FFA Advisors & Volunteers who donate their time throughout the year.

The 4-H & Youth Committee and Extension Council.

All the 4-H and FFA members and their families for all the hard work they do before, during, and after the Fair.

Red Oak Fabrication for customizing our showmanship awards.

CR Graphics for printing our new livestock banners.

All the committees in Montgomery County for the support they provide to the youth programs throughout the year.

The local newspaper and radio media for their active support in promoting & covering the events of the Fair &

the youth programs all year long.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO!!

Thank you from all of Montgomery County 4-H and Iowa State University Extension &

Outreach-Montgomery County!