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29TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION 2017 MOTHER LODE FAIR

LIVESTOCK HANDBOOK

LIVESTOCK DATES: JULY 5-9 FAIR DATES: JULY 7-9

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION – SATURDAY, JULY 8 AT 5:00 PM SMALL LIVESTOCK AUCTION – SUNDAY, JULY 9 AT 2:30 PM

How to Enter

Entries accepted May 1, 2017 to Monday, June 12, 2017, 5:00 PM

1. Use the correct entry form located in the back of this handbook – Livestock or Horse. 2. Forms may be photocopied. Include both the front and back sides. 3. Use a separate form for each show (Beef, Dairy Goats, Pygmy Goats, Rabbits, etc.) 4. Remember to enter Showmanship (required if you are entering a conformation, breeding, or market class). 5. Completely fill out page 1 of the entry form. Print legibly! Have it signed by your 4-H Leader, FFA Advisor, or

Parent/Guardian if you are an Independent exhibitor. 6. Carefully read and sign Page 2 – Exhibitor and Parent/Guardian. 7. Note the additional fee if a credit card is used. Make checks payable to Mother Lode Fair. 8. Entry Forms and fees may be mailed or delivered to the Fairground’s Administration Office. 9. Entries must be physically at the Fairground’s Administration Office by 5 PM on June 12 (no

postmarks). Electronic, email or faxed entries are not acceptable. 10. Entry Forms may be delivered to the Fairgrounds Administration Office between 9 AM and 3 PM, Monday

through Friday. After hour deliveries may be left in the drop box. 11. Incomplete forms and entries will not be accepted. 12. The management is not responsible for errors made on entry forms. 13. The Fairground’s Administration Office is located at 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora which is off Stockton Road

near downtown Sonora. 14. The mailing address is Mother Lode Fair, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA 95370. 15. For further questions or information, please call (209) 532-7428. 16. The Livestock Handbook and entry forms are available on the Fair website at www.motherlodefair.org.

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29 TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION 2017 MOTHER LODE FAIR

JULY 7 THROUGH JULY 9

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MISSY MARINO, President TOM MILLER, Vice President

DAN BROWN PEGGY LEE JAN COSTA MAREN PARIS MARGE KIRILUK MICKI RUCKER

STATE OFFICIALS JERRY BROWN .................................................................................................... Governor TOM BERRYHILL .................................................................................................... Senator FRANK BIGELOW ................................................................................... Assembly Member KAREN ROSS ................................................ Secretary, Department of Food & Agriculture

FAIR STAFF

KENNETH ALSTOTT ................................................................................ CEO/Fair Manager KATHY NIZZOLI ......................................................................................... Office Assistant STEPHANIE CARRERA ................................................................................... Office Assistant MIKE BOWERS ............................................................................................. Maintenance BOBBY ENNIS.……………………………………………………………………………….................Maintenance LISA MORALES.………………………………………………………………….................Fine Arts/Home Arts KIM HELMBOLD .......................................................................... Livestock Superintendent DALAINE HEAGLE ........................................................................................ Livestock Clerk KAELA HELMBOLD ....................................................................................... Livestock Clerk

29th District Agricultural Association Mother Lode Fair

220 Southgate Drive Sonora, CA 95370 Phone: (209) 532-7428 Fax: (209) 532-3573

website: www.motherlodefair.org

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2017 MOTHER LODE FAIR

HOURS & PRICES SUNDAY, JUNE 25: No admission charge Horse Show & Gymkhana WEDNESDAY, JULY 5: Livestock Wristwrap or $5 Admission, Livestock area only Livestock Check-in, Exhibitor meetings & Rabbit Show THURSDAY, JULY 6: Livestock Wristwrap or $5 Admission, Livestock area only Swine show, Poultry show FRIDAY, JULY 7: Livestock Wristwrap or see below for prices Sheep show, Goat shows, Livestock Costume contest, Beef show, Small Animal Round Robin Fair buildings & Carnival open 12 Noon – 12 Midnight Arena show: Bull Riding, see admission price below SATURDAY, JULY 8: Livestock Wristwrap or see below for prices Small Livestock demonstrations, Junior Livestock Auction Reception, Junior Livestock Auction Fair buildings & Carnival open 12 Noon – 12 Midnight Arena show: 4-Wheel Drive Pull, see admission price below SUNDAY, JULY 9: Livestock Wristwrap or see below for prices Large Livestock Round Robin, Livestock Awards Ceremony, Small Livestock Parade of Champions, Small Livestock Auction & Benefit Auction, Small Livestock Barbecue, Livestock Check-out Fair buildings & Carnival open 12 Noon – 11:00 PM Arena show: Demolition Derby, see admission price below LIVESTOCK WRISTWRAPS Given free of charge to Livestock exhibitors; $20 each to Livestock exhibitors’ family members. See Wristwrap request form in back of this book for details and to order. Good for admission to Livestock area Wednesday-Sunday, and the main Fair Friday-Sunday. Not valid on carnival rides or for admission to Arena events. ENTRY & CARNIVAL Presale adult gate: $7.50, sold at Save Mart Presale unlimited ride carnival tickets: $17.50 for 1 day sold at Save Mart, $45 for 3 days sold at Fair Office Gate admission Adult $10.00 Senior citizen, age 62 & up, $8.00 Kids age 6-12, $ 5.00 Kids 5 & under, Free Teen night: Friday noon-5 PM, $5.00 Veteran’s Day – Friday, Free Carnival tickets at Gate: $25.00 for 1 day unlimited rides

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Livestock Schedule……………………………….…………….. 5

Livestock Department Rules……………...……..…….. 6-8

Junior Livestock Auction ………………………………….…. 9

Small Livestock Auction ………………………..……….. 9-10

Local Rules ………………………………………………………... 11

Showmanship .................................................... 12-13

Round Robin ........................................................... 13

Horse Show ...................................................... 13-15

Gymkhana Show .................................................... 16

Horse Display …………………………………………………..… 16

Beef ................................................................... 17-18

Goats ................................................................. 19-22

Meat Goats ........................................................ 19

Market Goats ................................................ 19-20

Fiber Goats ................................................... 20-21

Pygmy Goats ...................................................... 21

Nigerian Dwarf Goats ................................... 21-22

Dairy Goats ........................................................ 22

Poultry ............................................................... 22-25

Rabbits .............................................................. 25-26

Sheep ................................................................ 27-29

Sheep Lead ............................................................. 29

Small Livestock Exhibit ........................................... 30

Swine ................................................................. 30-31

Special Events: Costume Class ............................... 31

MISCELLANEOUS

Scorecards ……………………………………………………..… 32-33

Special Awards …………………………………………………. 34-35

2016 Livestock Sponsors ……………………………………..… 36

Caren Eilrich Award application ………………..…………….37

Outstanding Exhibitor application…………….……….…….39

Wristwrap & Parking Permit Request ………………..…….41

Livestock Entry Form………………………………...…..….. 43-44

Horse Entry Form………………………………….…..…..….. 45-46

Sponsor Ads ………………..…………………..………………..….. 47

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2017 LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE No Livestock admitted before Wednesday, July 5

SMALL LIVESTOCK BARN SET-UP ……………………………………………………………........................……………. Sunday, July 2, 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon PEN ASSIGNMENT POSTING …………………………………….……..…..………………………………………………..…………………… Monday, July 3 at 1:00 PM DISPLAY SET-UP ………………………………………..…………………………….. Monday, July 3, 2:00-8:00 PM and Tuesday, July 4, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM JR. LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING, Required ……………………………………………………….………..……….………... Wednesday, July 5 at 1:30 PM SMALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING, Required ……….………………………….………………………………………………………. Immediately following LIVESTOCK CHECK-IN WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 ALL animals must be off-loaded between the hours of 6:00 AM and 12:00 Noon for Health Examination Exhibitor must be present with their animal at Weigh-in 6:00 am - 10:00 AM .………..…………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………. Check-in market swine 6:00 am - 10:00 AM .……………………………....…..…………….…...…………….. Check-in small livestock & Small livestock market animal weigh-in 7:30 am - 12:00 noon ……………….………………………….……...….. Weigh-in market swine (first) market beef, market sheep and market goats 8:00 am - 12:00 noon ………………………………………………….…………………………………….……………………………..… Check-in market beef and sheep 8:00 am - 12:00 noon …………………….………………………………………………………………………..……………..…… Check-in all other beef, sheep, swine 4:00 pm - 5:00 PM ……..………………………………………………………….…………………………….……………..…. Check registration papers large animals JUDGING SCHEDULE Judging order for 2017 is 4-H first followed by FFA. Judging order for each specie (Showmanship/Market/Breeding) will be posted the day of the show at the Livestock Office. Exhibitor is responsible to check the class listings for entry accuracy prior to show. SUNDAY, June 25

8:00 AM …….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..… Horse Show 3:00 PM …..…………………………………………………………………….………………………...…………………………………………………….……… Gymkhana

WEDNESDAY, July 5 3:00 PM …………...…………………………………………………………………………….…………………..…………………………………………….………… Rabbits THURSDAY, July 6

8:00 AM ………………………………………………………………………………………...…………...................……….……………………………………….. Swine 2:00 PM .…….…………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….…………. Poultry 8:00 PM …………...…………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Sheep Lead Contest

FRIDAY, July 7 8:00 AM …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………..………………………………. Sheep Following the Sheep Show ….…………………………………………… Goats: Meat, Feeder, Market, Fiber, Pygmy, Nigerian Dwarf, Dairy 3:00 PM ...……………………………………………………………………….…………………….………………………………………. Livestock Costume Contest 5:00 PM ……..…………………………………………………………………..………………………………..……………………………………………………………. Beef 7:00 PM …..…………………………………………………..……………….…………………………………..………………………… Small Animal Round Robin SATURDAY, July 8 8:30 AM …………………………………………………………..……...… Caren Eilrich Award: Outstanding Small Livestock Exhibitor Interviews 9:00 AM ..………………………………………………………………..……….……………………………..…. Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor Interviews 9:00 AM …………………..…………………………….……….………………………………………………………………..……………..…. Livestock area clean up 3:00 PM ...……………………………………………………………..……………...………………………………………………. Small Livestock Demonstrations 4:00 PM ..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Preview Auction Livestock 4:00 PM ..……………………………………………………………………………………………………....……… Junior Livestock Auction Buyer Reception 5:00 PM ..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………...…. Junior Livestock Auction SUNDAY, July 9 9:00 AM ..…………………………..………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….. Large Animal Round Robin 1:00 PM …………………………………………………………………………………...………………………………..…………….. Livestock Awards Ceremony 2:30 PM ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. Small Animal Parade of Champions Followed by .…………………………………………………………………….…………. Small Livestock Auction & Small Livestock Benefit Auction 4:30 PM ..…………………………………………………………………………….………………………. Bob Miller Memorial Small Livestock Barbeque RELEASE TIMES Livestock Release Forms will be available in the Livestock Office. No trailers to be parked on the grounds. Load and go. SATURDAY, JULY 8, 8:00 AM .…...……...……………………………………….……………...……………….……….. All non-sale Market Hogs, Steers, Lambs SUNDAY, July 9, 6:00 PM .………..………………………………………………………………..……………………………..…………….. Livestock, Displays and Tack

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LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of Tuolumne County and members of 4-H clubs and FFA or Grange chapters located in Tuolumne County. Exceptions: Horse Show is open only to residents of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa counties where a reciprocal program exists. EXHIBITOR AGE REQUIREMENTS: FFA members may participate as members until the end of the calendar year following the year of graduation from high school. (For example, a graduate this year is eligible until December 31st of next year). 4-H members must be at least 9 years old on December 31, 2016 to exhibit in the Livestock Department. 4-H exhibitors are eligible to compete/exhibit through December 31 of the year in which they turn 19 years of age. 4-H Primary members may not be helpers in 4-H classes. Grange members must be 9 years old on January 1, 2017 to exhibit livestock. They may exhibit until the end of the calendar year in which they reach age 19. Independent exhibitors must be age 9 on January 1, 2017. Exhibitors are eligible to compete/exhibit through December 31 of the year in which they turn 19 years of age. Independent and Grange junior exhibitors up through age 13 as of 12/31/16 will show in the appropriate 4-H Division. Independent and Grange junior exhibitors age 14-18 as of 12/31/2016 will show in the appropriate FFA Division. ENTRY RULES & INFORMATION: 1. State and Local Rules apply to all entries. State Rules are available at the CDFA website. 2. Entries must be made on Livestock or Horse entry forms provided by the fair. 3. Each exhibitor (FFA, 4-H, Grange, and Independent) is required to purchase liability insurance coverage through the fair office.

The fee is $6.00 per exhibitor regardless of species exhibited or the number of entries. If multiple entry forms are submitted, the insurance fee is only paid once. 4-H Primary members do not pay the insurance fee.

4. Separate entry forms must be used for each species of animal. 5. All Livestock exhibitors must enter showmanship with each specie exhibited or exhibitor will be eliminated from market and

breeding classes with that specie. 6. The official show uniform is to be worn by all Junior Livestock Exhibitors while showing at the Mother Lode Fair.

FFA uniform consists of white or dark blue denim trousers or skirt and white button front shirt (long or short sleeve, shirt tucked in), and blue FFA jacket and tie. 4-H uniform consists of white or dark blue denim trousers or skirt and white button front shirt (long or short sleeve, shirt tucked in), green 4-H scarf or tie; 4-H hat is optional. Grange uniform consists of white or dark blue denim trousers or skirt and white button front shirt (long or short sleeve, shirt tucked in), red vest with Grange emblem on back. Independent exhibitor uniform consists of white or dark blue denim trousers or skirt and white button front shirt (long or short sleeve, shirt tucked in). Exhibitor may add a black tie. All exhibitors must wear shoes or boots. No flip flops, sandals or any open toed shoes are to be worn by a livestock exhibitor in the livestock area.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION The Fair expects the following requirements to be adhered to by each Livestock exhibitor. Failing to do so will disqualify the exhibitor from participating at the Fair as well as the Junior Livestock Auction and/or Small Livestock Auction and the animal will be removed from the Fair. 7. Meetings: 4-H Exhibitors will adhere to any meetings required by their 4-H project or club leaders. FFA Exhibitors will adhere to

any meetings required by their FFA advisors or instructors. Grange members will adhere to any meetings required by their Grange youth advisor. Independent Junior Exhibitors are required to attend a meeting set by Fair (time and location to be announced); exhibitor is required to have their parent or guardian in attendance. All exhibitors are expected to attend the Junior Livestock Exhibitors’ information meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 5 at 1:30 PM which will be immediately followed by the Small Livestock Exhibitors’ meeting. Livestock exhibitors will be held accountable for information presented at the exhibitor meetings.

8. Record Books: All exhibitors are required to have their project record book available from animal check in day to check out. FFA members will provide a current AET project summary. Exhibitors entering the Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor or Caren Eilrich Outstanding Small Livestock Exhibitor classes shall provide a printed copy of project records to the judging panel.

9. Pre-weigh & Weigh-in: Exhibitors of market animals must be present for pre-weigh and weigh-in to be eligible to show and sell. Exceptions must be requested in writing and have prior approval before pre-weigh and/or weigh-ins to the Mother Lode Fair CEO, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora.

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10. Showing: Livestock exhibitors must show their own animal in all market classes. Exceptions will be granted for emergencies and severe health issues only. Exhibitors actively showing more than one entry in a breeding class are allowed to have assistance from other livestock exhibitors.

11. Supervision: All exhibitors must be under the on-grounds supervision of a parent/legal guardian, adult club/project leader, or advisor/instructor as determined by Exhibitor’s affiliation status while caring for or showing animals at the Fair. Independent Junior Exhibitors must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times when the exhibitor is in the livestock area.

12. Barn Duty: All exhibitors must fulfill assigned barn duty. 4-H exhibitors will be assigned barn duty by their project leader. FFA exhibitors will be assigned barn duty by their FFA advisor or instructor. Grange exhibitors will be assigned barn duty by their youth advisor. Independent exhibitors are responsible for their own barn duty and must check in at the livestock office by 8:00 AM daily. Each exhibitor is required to complete assigned barn duty or awards shall be forfeited and the exhibitor may be declared ineligible for the corresponding auction.

13. Fitting and Grooming: While on the fairgrounds, not only during the fair, all Livestock exhibitors will care for their own animals, pens, bedding and exhibits. Adults may supervise only. Adults or non-exhibitors are specifically prohibited from fitting, grooming or showing the project animal(s). Exhibitors may be assisted by adults in the movement of project animals to and from pens, scales, show rings, and auction rings. An exhibitor is allowed assistance with grooming and fitting from other eligible Mother Lode Fair Junior Livestock Exhibitors. If a violation is reported, fair management reserves the right to determine the degree of the offense which may result in disciplinary action by the fair, which could include removal of the offender from the grounds, withholding awards and/or disqualifying the exhibitor. Adult assistance in saddling and bridling horses is permitted

14. Animal Washing: Water conservation efforts are encouraged. One pre-show wash and one post-show wash are allowed. All hoses used must have a nozzle.

15. Exhibitors will not use abusive or questionable techniques in feeding, fitting, and showing their animals, including, but not limited to, the application of rings or decorations. Only traditional tattoos, brands and ear tags for identification are allowed.

16. Breeding projects: Exhibitors with breeding project animals entered in the Fair are allowed to display a sign with the name of their business that produced the entry. No soliciting sales of materials, services or livestock by adults or non-exhibitors. No “For Sale” signs or business cards.

17. Feed & Water: All animals must be fed and watered and pens/cages cleaned each day of the Fair by 8:00 AM. Pigs must be fed by 3:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and pans pulled by 4:00 PM. All animals must have access to fresh water throughout each day while on the fairgrounds.

GENERAL INFORMATION 18. Swine Likits to be in place no later than Tuesday, July 4 at 8 PM. Likits cannot be removed until Monday, July 10 at 6:00 AM. 19. All adults intending to help move animals to and from pens, show rings and wash racks must wear appropriate shoes. No sandals,

flip flops or open toed shoes. 20. Parents/guardians are responsible to assist with the photo session of their exhibitors’ animals. 21. No carry-in alcohol is allowed at the Mother Lode Fair. All tack, bags, and ice chests will be inspected. Anyone found with alcohol

will be escorted from the Fairgrounds and will not be allowed re-admittance. 22. No dogs allowed on the fairgrounds, except certified service dogs specifically trained to help a person with a disability. 23. The Creek is off limits for the duration of the Fair. CHECK-IN & WEIGH-IN 24. Animal Health Exam: It shall be the duty of each exhibitor to see that his or her animal(s) pass the health examination before

being checked-in. Exhibitors of Goats, Sheep, Rabbits and Poultry must stop in upper parking lot for Health Examination. Such examination to be conducted by Livestock team member(s) appointed by the Livestock Superintendent. All poultry will be inspected by a state certified inspector. The exhibitor or their representative must be present during the examination. See Livestock Schedule for health check times. All sheep will be flipped.

25. Tail Docking: As per State Rules for California Fairs, “To qualify for exhibit market lambs must be docked such that the tail (dock) is healed and can be lifted from the exterior. Lambs that have no dock will not be eligible.”

26. Fair authorized weight slips will be processed during weigh-in for market animals. It shall be the duty of each exhibitor to check his or her entries for weight classification prior to judging.

27. One (1) re-weigh will be allowed upon request. Animal will be removed from the scales and scales re-balanced. Animal will immediately be placed on scales and weighed. At no time will the animal leave the scale area.

28. Market beef, sheep, swine, and goats not meeting minimum weight requirements will be re-classified to a feeder class. 29. No breeder I.D. tags will be allowed on Market animals. 30. At weigh-in, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, exhibitors are limited to a total of one (1) market animal entry in beef, sheep and swine

divisions combined. Exhibitors are limited to one market goat entry. 31. Beef Brand Inspection will be done at time of weigh-in. All documentation must be present.

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DISPLAYS & PENS 32. The State Fire Marshal prohibits the following:

No electrical cords are permitted on or under the ground in the barns or barn area.

No overhead watering is permitted. 33. Livestock Project Displays: All displays must be identified by Club, Chapter, and exhibitors’ name.

Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats (any) - one (1) hanging display per group. No pens will be used for display.

Horse - one (1) display on wall of the Livestock display area. Maximum size 4x8 feet. 34. Poultry/Rabbit display cards may be hung on each cage; maximum size 4x8 inches. 35. Pen assignments will be posted by 1:00 PM on Monday, July 3 at the Livestock Office. Displays may be brought in between 2:00-8:00 PM on Monday, July 3 and 8:00 AM – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 4. 36. For non-market poultry and rabbits, all bedding must be removed from cages prior to release at 6:00 PM Sunday, July 9. For all

other animals pens must be clean by Monday, July 10 by 12:00 noon. This includes the removal of all posters, mesh panels, indoor/outdoor carpet etc.

JUDGING 37. Judging order is 4-H first, then FFA in odd numbered years and FFA first, then 4-H in even numbered years. Primary member

showmanship classes are held between FFA and 4-H classes. 38. Each entry in the Livestock Divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. 39. Animals dismissed from showmanship classes will not be disqualified from showing in breeding and/or market classes. 40. Judging Definitions:

American The judging process to rank exhibits against one another and awarding one first place, one second place, etc.

Danish The judging process to compare each exhibit on its own merit against the scorecard or recognized standard and award as many first, second and third, etc. placing as merited.

WRISTWRAPS AND PARKING PERMITS 1. Each Livestock exhibitor will receive (1) one wristwrap at no charge for their use only. Exhibitors must wear the designated

wristwrap at all times during the fair. Livestock Exhibitor’s family members i.e. parents or legal guardians, plus brothers and sisters under the age of eighteen (18) may reserve wristwraps for $20.00 per person. Wristwraps purchased after July 1 are $25.00 per wristwrap.

2. A wristwrap or entry ticket is required for each person in the Livestock Area beginning Wednesday at 1:30 PM. 3. On-grounds preferred parking permits can be reserved for $45.00 each, one per livestock family. 4. Parking in the livestock area lots is by permit only beginning Wednesday at 1:30 PM. 5. To reserve wristwraps and preferred parking permits, fill out the request form located in the back pages of the Livestock

Handbook and return to the Fair office with the Exhibitors’ Livestock entry form and full payment. Wristwraps and parking permits will be labeled with the family name and available for pick up at an outside table in the Livestock area on Monday, July 3 from 2-8 PM. Look for signs in the Livestock area.

6. Stock trailers must be parked off the fairgrounds. 7. All vehicles entering the fair to feed must have a parking permit or vehicle permit. Vehicle permits will be issued to feed for 20

minutes before 8:00 AM each day of the Fair. Vehicles in the livestock area past 8:00 AM will be towed at the owner’s expense. Vehicle passes admit only the vehicle. Anyone entering the fair to feed or water must have a 2017 Mother Lode Fair wristwrap on their wrist or an entry ticket.

DRUG STATEMENT FOR ALL AUCTIONS Seller acknowledges the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prohibits the introduction or delivery into interstate commerce of any food that is adulterated or misbranded. Adulteration includes poisonous or deleterious substances, and new animal drugs defined as unsafe within the meaning of Section 512 (21 USC Section 260b) of that act and those drugs listed in Section 404 (21 USC Section 342).

Seller is responsible for animals that are rejected at processing center due to the presence of drug residues.

Seller shall report to management any and all drugs or medications administered to an animal that might still be detected at time of showing and the name of the drug, its purpose, time and date of administration. This must be done prior to showing the animal.

Seller is responsible for any fees that arise from the processor caring for animal while waiting the specified time to process the use of drugs. If the processor refuses care of the animal for the time specified for the drug used, the seller must care for the animal and make the appropriate arrangements with the buyer and the processor.

See use of pharmaceuticals in market animals in the State Rules for California Fairs

Sellers are responsible for animals that are condemned or rejected at processing centers.

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JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION

1. Open to market animals exhibited and judged in a junior livestock class at the Mother Lode Fair. All market beef, sheep and swine

pre-weighed, and entered by junior exhibitors, meeting weight requirements and declared eligible through judging shall be subject for sale in the Junior Livestock Auction. All eligible animals shall be selected for sale order by the sale committee.

2. Only swine grading Market Acceptable will sell through the sale. 3. Only lambs and beef grading Market Ready will sell through the sale. 4. An exhibitor may not sell more than one animal at the Junior Livestock Auction. 5. Sale order will be announced the day of sale. 6. The minimum weights and maximum price paid per pound will be set at the following limits:

Beef - minimum 1,000 lbs., paid to 1,300 lbs.

Sheep - minimum 100 lbs., paid to 150 lbs.

Swine - minimum 210 lbs., maximum 280 lbs. No hogs over 280 lbs. will sell per processing plant. 7. In accordance with State Rules and Regulations of the Division of Fairs and Expositions, the Mother Lode Fair will withhold 5% on

the purchase price of each animal sold in the auction. This is to cover the disappearance or death of an animal or other discrepancy that may occur and to offset auction expenses.

8. Beef Legislation check-off of $1 per head sold at auction will be levied for the Beef Council. 9. Pork Promotion check-off is (.0040) of the gross market value and will be levied for the National Pork Board. 10. Project Record Books must accompany the livestock consigned for sale at the auction and be available for review by the Livestock

Auction Committee at any time during the fair. 11. Exhibitors of market animals must be present for pre-weigh and weigh-in to be eligible to show and sell. Exceptions must be

requested in writing and have prior approval before weigh-ins to the Mother Lode Fair, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. 12. Livestock exhibitors must show their own animal in all market classes and at the Junior Livestock Auction. 13. Feeding and care of the livestock sold at auction remains the responsibility of the Exhibitor up until the time the animals are

loaded in trucks for shipment. 14. Paint Branding: All auction animals must be clean, dry, in pens, and sheep blankets removed by 8:00 AM Saturday, July 8. 15. An executive committee consisting of one (1) FFA advisor, one (1) 4-H leader and the Chairman of the Junior Livestock Auction

Committee will be responsible for the enforcement of the rules governing the sale. The Executive Committee will decide who sells at the auction. Selling at the Junior Livestock Auction is not a guarantee, but a privilege. Unacceptable behavior by an exhibitor could jeopardize the exhibitor’s ability to sell.

16. Market animals will be processed by licensed processors. (Section 357-359 of California Agricultural Code). No live pick up will be permitted.

17. The Livestock Superintendent is authorized to stop the sale of wild or sick livestock. 18. Each lot sold through the Junior Livestock Auction will be assessed ($15) to cover the cost of two (2) buyer’s ticket and will be

deducted from the exhibitor’s auction check. 19. Add-ons or bumps will not be recognized at the auction. 20. No gift baskets or presents will be permitted at the Fair. We encourage exhibitors to visit Buyers at their businesses after the fair

and extend a personal thank you for their support. 21. Animals not qualifying for the Junior Livestock Auction will be removed from the fairgrounds prior to the auction. Any animals

not making the sale may be sold through private treaty, however, no advertisements or negotiations may take place during the Mother Lode Fair on the fairgrounds prior to the Saturday sale.

22. Auction animals that are declared unfit at the processing plant may become the full financial responsibility of the seller. 23. In the event an animal dies, the contingency fund will reimburse the buyer market price at the time of sale. 24. Additional rules may be added prior to the sale and will be posted at the Livestock office. 25. Sale checks will be mailed after processing, after the fair has received a thank you letter, stamped and addressed to the buyer of

their animal. 26. All Livestock checks must to be cashed within 90 days of receipt. Should a second check need to be issued, it will be the

Exhibitor’s responsibility to pay the bank’s fee.

SMALL LIVESTOCK AUCTION & BENEFIT AUCTION

Sponsored by the Tuolumne County Small Livestock Exhibitors’ Association

1. Open to residents of Tuolumne County and members of 4-H clubs and FFA or Grange chapters located in Tuolumne County. 2. All small livestock animals to be sold at auction must be entered and judged at the Mother Lode Fair. Disqualified animals

shall not sell. Market animals must be judged Market Ready to be eligible for sale.

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3. Each small livestock exhibitor may sell one unit of their choice at the Small Livestock Auction from the following:

1 unit - one poultry entry or breeding pair

1 unit - one poultry meat pen (live, not dressed)

1 unit - one market turkey entry

1 unit - one rabbit entry or breeding pair

1 unit - one rabbit meat pen (live, not dressed)

1 unit - one single meat rabbit (live, not dressed)

1 unit - one goat entry 4. Each exhibitor may donate one or two (2) units from the list above to the Small Livestock Benefit Auction except Market

Goats, which will not be sold in the Small Livestock Benefit Auction. All animals must be listed on the Fair Entry Form. 5. Exhibitor is responsible for having a photograph taken with auction animal(s), per Small Animal Livestock Auction photo

schedule. 6. The Exhibitor must complete the Small Livestock Auction entry form or the Small Livestock Benefit Auction entry form,

depending on which auction is entered (or both). The forms are due to the Small Livestock Association at the time the Auction photograph is taken. The Auction and/or Benefit Auction Entry Form must be submitted to the Mother Lode Fair Livestock Office no later than 5:00 PM Friday, July 7.

7. Proceeds from the sale of an animal in the Small Livestock Auction: In accordance with State Rules and Regulations of the Division of Fairs and Expositions, the Mother Lode Fair will withhold 10% of the purchase price of each animal sold in the Small Livestock Auction. This is to cover the disappearance or death of an animal or other discrepancy that may occur and to offset auction expenses. Each lot sold through the Small Livestock Auction will be assessed $15 to cover the cost of a buyer ticket. The total will be deducted from the auction check which is returned to the Exhibitor.

8. Proceeds from animals sold in the Small Livestock Association Benefit Auction are retained by the Small Livestock Association. Funds are used for scholarships, barn supplies and equipment, and activities to support youth raising and showing small livestock.

9. All small livestock will be sold by unit, with the following exceptions: market rabbits, poultry meat pens, and market turkeys will be sold per animal. Market goats will be sold per unit not by the pound.

10. Non-market pairs to be sold as one unit, commanding single price. 11. All goats and rabbits entered to sell must be identified by permanent ear markings. All poultry and turkeys entered for

sale must be identified by leg bands. 12. Feeder meat goats will not sell at auction. 13. Sale order will be announced the day of sale. 14. Add-ons or bumps will not be recognized at the auction. 15. No gift baskets or presents will be permitted at the Fair. We encourage exhibitors to visit Buyers at their businesses after the fair

and extend a personal thank you for their support. 16. All animals presented for sale must be healthy and groomed as for show. Animals not in show shape will not be sold.

Decisions of the Livestock Superintendent and the President of the Small Livestock Exhibitors’ Association will be final. 17. Responsibility for small livestock sold at auction remains with the exhibitor until the animal is released from the grounds.

For market rabbits, market chickens, and market turkeys, the Small Livestock Exhibitors’ Association is responsible for transportation and processing and the Exhibitor is responsible for delivery to the buyer. Market goats sent for processing by the buyer will be transported with the Junior Livestock Auction lambs to the same processor.

18. Auction animals that are declared unfit at the processing plant may become the full financial responsibility of the seller. 19. In the event an animal dies, the contingency fund will reimburse the buyer market price at the time of sale. 20. Additional rules may be added prior to the sale and will be posted at the Livestock office. 21. A “thank you” letter, stamped and properly addressed to each buyer must be delivered to the Mother Lode Fair office

before the Exhibitor’s sale check will be issued for the Small Livestock Auction. Thank you letters to the buyers in the Small Livestock Benefit Auction are encouraged but not required. The exhibitors’ name needs to be written on the back of the “thank you” envelope and a first class stamp affixed to the top right corner.

22. Participation in the processing of market rabbits, market chickens, and market turkeys is required and a condition of the sale. Checks will be available after the processing is completed. Processing will be scheduled within five days of the date of auction.

23. Sale checks will be mailed after processing and after fair has received the thank you from the exhibitor. All Livestock checks must to be cashed within 90 days of receipt. Should a second check need to be issued, it will be the Exhibitor’s responsibility to pay the bank’s fee.

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LOCAL RULES

1. Applicable State Rules apply in all departments. State Rules are available online and in the Fair Administration Office.

2. LOCAL CLASSES (Livestock): Open to residents of Tuolumne County and members of 4-H clubs and FFA or Grange chapters located in Tuolumne County. Exceptions: Horse Show is open only to residents of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa counties where a reciprocal program exists.

3. LOCAL CLASSES (other than Livestock) Entries are open only to residents and/or producers of those counties as follows: Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne, unless otherwise stated.

4. No entry fee will be refunded except as provided in the State Rules. Entry fees appear preceding each Division of the Exhibitors’ Handbook. No refunds of entry fees will be made for amounts of less than $5.00.

5. Any check returned by the bank for any reason will be levied a $25 return check charge. Any Exhibitor that hasn’t made good on a returned check will have their entries disqualified from judging.

6. All entries must remain in place until the close of Fair. Non-livestock Exhibits will be released from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4-6 PM on Monday, July 10. No exceptions will be made for the above rule except by written permission from the Fair CEO, Veterinarian or as otherwise stated herein.

7. If an entry is removed prior to the official release time all awards and premiums will be withheld. 8. Exhibitors must be amateurs unless division or class specifies otherwise. 9. The fair reserves the right to reject any entry if it is objectionable, or if it requires excessive space. 10. No entry will be accepted where an Exhibitor prescribes the condition under which he/she will exhibit. 11. Judging results will not be given over the telephone. 12. Entry forms may be accepted after the official closing date on an ease of processing and space available basis.

Late entries will only be accepted when accompanied by a $5 processing fee for any non-livestock entry and $10 processing fee for any livestock entry.

13. The Management will not be responsible for accidents, loss or theft that may occur to any exhibit at the Fair. Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of all exhibits. It is under this condition only that entries will be accepted. Any insurance desired on any entry will be the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor.

14. Checks for awards will be made payable to the Exhibitor as indicated on the entry form and will be mailed to the Exhibitor after exhibit is released.

15. All judging is final. The Judging Sheets are the ONLY official record of judging. Cash awards will be paid as recorded on the signed Judging Sheet.

16. Should a premium be found to have been obtained by misrepresentation or a violation of any of the rules, State or Local, the premium award shall be withheld.

17. All material used in decorating booths, exhibits and displays must comply with the State Fire codes. VEHICLES

1. No vehicles will be allowed on the Fairgrounds without a parking permit or vehicle permit. 2. Vehicles on the grounds parked in unauthorized areas will be towed away at the owner's expense. 3. A vehicle permit admits only the vehicle. Each occupant must have either a pass, paid admission, or wristwrap to

be allowed admittance.

MOTHER LODE FAIR PROTEST POLICY & PROCEDURES 1. Protests will be considered only if there has been a violation of State or local rules. Decisions of judges,

veterinarians, weigh masters and timers cannot be protested and are final 2. All protests must be presented to the management of the fair in writing within 24 hours of the alleged violation, or 24 hours after results are available to the public. A $50 deposit must accompany protests (cash,

money order, or certified check made payable to the Mother Lode Fair) or $100 if the protest relates to violations of State Rules concerning Animal Health. Deposit will be returned if the protest is determined valid. If protest is upheld, the violator may be held liable for any portion of the direct cost incurred by the Fair to resolve the protest.

3. The Fair will make every effort to resolve protests as quickly as possible. 4. Exhibits involved in a filed protest will be eligible to compete until protest is resolved. Classes that involve the

protested exhibit will not become official until protest is resolved. 5. The President of the Board of Directors will appoint a committee of two Board Members, and the Fair

Manager/CEO or his/her designee to hear and resolve the protest. This committee will be appointed at least 30 days before the opening of the Fair. If any of the members are unavailable, the committee Chairperson may ask another Board Member to serve.

6. Violations of State Rules may be appealed to the Division of Fairs & Expositions.

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SHOWMANSHIP Rules & Information: All livestock exhibitors must enter showmanship with each specie exhibited or exhibitor will be eliminated from market and breeding classes with that specie. Entries must be made by the fair entry deadline on Livestock entry forms. Except for 4-H primary showmanship, only animals owned, fitted and shown by the exhibitor at the fair may enter showmanship.

DEFINITIONS

FFA NOVICE - Open to FFA exhibitors showing this specie for the first year. Previous FFA Novice winners are not eligible. First and second place winners advance to FFA Advanced Showmanship.

Example: An FFA member who has never shown swine in any organization but has shown Poultry for 3 years in 4-H enters FFA Novice Swine showmanship.

FFA ADVANCED - Open to FFA exhibitors showing this specie for the second year and up. First and Second place winners advance to FFA Large or Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship, depending upon specie shown except first and second place in Horse showmanship who may advance to the County Fair Best of Show Horse Show at the California State Fair.

Example: an FFA member who has never shown swine in any organization but has shown Poultry for 3 years in 4-H enters FFA Advanced Poultry showmanship.

4-H PRIMARY - Age 5-8 years old. Participation ribbons only. Exhibitor must be enrolled as a Primary Member in the 4-H project to enter. Classes open to Primary Members are Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Pygmy Goat, Poultry, and Rabbit. Primary Members do not bring their own animals to Fair. They must have permission from a Junior Livestock Exhibitor to use that Exhibitor’s animal in Primary Showmanship. 4-H JUNIOR - Open to all 4-H members age 9 and 10 as of 12/31/2016. First and second place winners advance to 4-H Intermediate Showmanship.

4-H INTERMEDIATE - Open to all 4-H members age 11-13 as of 12/31/2016. First and second place winners advance to 4-H Senior Showmanship.

4-H SENIOR - Open to all 4-H members age 14-18 on 12/31/2016. First and second place winners advance to 4-H Large or Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship, depending upon specie shown except first and second place in Horse showmanship who may advance to the County Fair Best of Show Horse Show at the California State Fair.

ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First through Eighth Place SPECIAL AWARDS OFFERED FOR 4-H SENIOR AND FFA ADVANCED:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3 $2

DIVISION 200 FFA/Grange Novice Showmanship DIVISION 201 FFA/Grange Advanced showmanship DIVISION 202 4-H/Primary Showmanship DIVISION 203 4-H/Grange Junior Showmanship DIVISION 204 4-H/Grange Intermediate Showmanship DIVISION 205 4-H Senior Showmanship

Please select the appropriate class for the Showmanship divisions above. Class 1. Beef Class 2. Goats: Dairy Goat Class 3. Goats: Meat Goat/Fiber Goat Class 4. Goats: Nigerian Dwarf

Class 5. Goats: Pygmy Goat Class 6. Horse Class 7. Poultry

Class 8. Rabbit Class 9. Sheep Class 10. Swine

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LARGE ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN

Rules & Information: Open to the top two FFA and 4-H showmanship winners in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goats/Fiber Goats (combined) and Dairy Goats. If the first or second place Exhibitor eligible for this class forfeits, the third place winner will be eligible to compete in Round Robin. No cash awards. Exhibitors are not permitted to show their own animals. Scores will be returned to Exhibitors. Any Exhibitors mistreating an animal will be excused without placing. ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First through Sixth

DIVISION 208 ROUND ROBIN Class 1. 4-H/Grange Class 2. FFA/Grange

SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN

Rules & Information: Open to the top two 4-H and FFA showmanship winners in Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Pygmy Goat, Poultry, and Rabbits. If the first or second place Exhibitor eligible for this class forfeits, the third place winner will be eligible to compete in Round Robin. No cash awards. Exhibitors are not permitted to show their own animals. Scores will be returned to Exhibitors. Any Exhibitors mistreating an animal will be excused without placing.

ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First through Sixth

DIVISION 210 SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP Class 1. 4-H/Grange Class 2. FFA/Grange

MOTHER LODE FAIR HORSE SHOW Sunday, June 25 at 8:00 AM American System of Judging

GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. This Horse Show is governed by commonly recognized equestrian rules AND the Gymkhana is governed by CGA

(California Gymkhana Association) Rules. 2. The judge’s decision is final and cannot be protested. Protests shall be based on violations of the Mother Lode Fair Horse

Show Rules. 3. Entries open to only residents of Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa counties where a reciprocal program exists. 4. Open to eligible 4-H, FFA, Grange and any youth meeting age requirements. 5. First place winners of all classes except walk-trot classes shall qualify to enter the 2017 California State Fair Best of Show

Horse Show. See www.bigfun.org for details. 6. Entry fees are not refundable. No post entries. 7. With the Horse Entry Form the exhibitor must provide the Fair with proof of liability insurance coverage or purchase

insurance through the fair office ($35) for horse and gymkhana classes. 8. Exhibitors entered as members of 4-H, FFA and Grange must be in good standing with their organization and be enrolled

in projects under the supervision of that organization. 9. 4-H, FFA and Grange Horse Project exhibitors must own the horse they enter or have leased the horse, for a minimum of

120 days prior to June 25, 2017. A leased horse cannot be shown for conformation. 4-H, FFA and Grange exhibitors must file a copy of the horse lease with the 4-H office, FFA advisor or Grange youth advisor at least 120 days prior to the horse show date. For owned horses, proof of ownership must be available at check in. Independent exhibitors must provide proof of ownership (120 days prior to the horse show) for showmanship and conformation classes.

10. Entry in Showmanship is required if exhibitor wishes to enter a conformation class. 11. Classes with insufficient number of entries may be combined or cancelled. 12. Junior 4-H members are age 9 up to age 13 as of December 31, 2016, riding classes only, not showmanship. 13. Senior 4-H members are age 14 - 18 years old as of December 31, 2016, riding classes only, not showmanship.

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14. Yearling is an animal born during 2016. 15. Pony is less than 14.2 hands (58 inches) in height. 16. A limited area will be provided for warm-up. 17. The Fair will make showmanship patterns available to the exhibitors prior to the class. 18. Any changes in rules shall be posted at the Entry Table at the beginning of the show. 19. 4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Uniform Requirements:

The official show uniform must be worn during showmanship classes. It consists of white or dark blue denim trousers and a white long sleeved shirt. Additional garments shall be worn to designate 4-H, FFA and Grange affiliation in accordance with rules provided by those organizations.

Western or English riding apparel or the appropriate uniform for 4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Junior Exhibitors must be worn for this show.

All Exhibitors must wear riding boots. No hiking boots or tennis shoes allowed.

HORSE SHOW RULES: 1. An equestrian helmet with fastened chin strap, meeting ASTM/SEI approval will be required for all riding events. NO EXCEPTIONS 2. All Exhibitors must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or adult club or chapter leader. 3. Each entrant will provide all necessary equipment and horse or pony to compete in this competition. Appropriate tack must be used. 4. Horses should not be left unattended for any reason. 5. Any changes in the Horse Show scheduling will be announced at the Horse Show area on the day of the show. Such announcements shall be deemed sufficient notice to exhibitors. 6. If any Exhibitor leaves the arena for any reason, that exhibitor cannot return to the class. 7. Exhibitors must declare any medications given their horses when they check in. 8. Substitutions are permitted only in cases of illness or injury of animal with a Veterinarian’s Certificate. The substitute must be the member’s project animal. 9. The judge may disqualify any animal that is not sufficiently gentle to be shown with safety. All animals in the Horse Show must be serviceably sound. 10. Exhibitors entering trail classes will be limited to three (3) refusals per obstacle. After the third refusal the exhibitor will be excused from the class with a no score. 11. On day of show walk-trot classes are based on the performance limitations (no cantering or loping) of horse/pony by rider. Exhibitors in walk-trot classes cannot enter any loping classes. 12. No dogs allowed on Horse Show Grounds.

SHOWMANSHIP:

Rules & Information: All horse show exhibitors must enter showmanship to be eligible to enter a horse or pony in a conformation class. Entries must be made by the fair entry deadline on Livestock entry forms. Only a horse or pony owned or leased and fitted by the exhibitor may enter showmanship. See page 12 of this Handbook for Showmanship definitions, Divisions and Classes. No entry fee required for Showmanship.

HORSE SHOW

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: First to Sixth place, and Participation ROSETTES: Hi Points for Horse and Rider combination in these areas. Showmanship and Conformation do not count.

Walk-Trot

4-H /Grange/Independent, 13 and under

4-H 14 and over

4-H Ponies

FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

HI POINT SCORING: High points win. 1st Place - Six Points, 2nd Place - Five Points, 3rd Place - Four Points, 4th Place - Three Points, 5th Place - Two Points, 6th Place - One Point ORDER OF SHOW: Showmanship, Conformation, English, Western, Trail

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DIVISION 220 4-H/FFA/GRANGE/INDEPENDENT CONFORMATION AT HALTER All Breeds Judged Together Class 1. Horses - mares, yearlings and over Class 2. Horses - geldings, yearlings and over Class 3. Ponies - mares, yearlings and over Class 4. Ponies - geldings, yearlings and over

DIVISION 221 HUNTER HACK - Jumps 2'3" or less Class 1. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under Class 2. 4-H 14 and over Class 3. 4-H Ponies Class 4. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 222 HUNT SEAT EQUITATION Class 1. Walk-Trot Class 2. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under Class 3. 4-H 14 and over

Class 4. 4-H Ponies Class 5. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 223 ENGLISH PLEASURE Class 1. Walk-Trot Class 2. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under

Class 3. 4-H 14 and over Class 4. 4-H Ponies Class 5. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 224 WESTERN EQUITATION Class 1. Walk-Trot Class 2. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under Class 3. 4-H 14 and over

Class 4. 4-H Ponies Class 5. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 225 WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP Class 1. Walk-Trot Class 2. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under

Class 3. 4-H 14 and over Class 4. 4-H Ponies Class 5. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 226 WESTERN PLEASURE Class 1. Walk-Trot Class 2. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under

Class 3. 4-H 14 and over Class 4. 4-H Ponies Class 5. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 227 TRAIL Class 1. Walk-Trot Class 2. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under

Class 3. 4-H 14 and over Class 4. 4-H Ponies Class 5. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

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GYMKHANA Sunday, June 25 at 3:00 PM

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: First to Sixth place, and Participation ROSETTES: Hi Points for Horse and Rider combination in these areas. Showmanship and Conformation do not count.

4-H /Grange/Independent, 13 and under

4-H 14 and over

4-H Ponies

FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

HI POINT SCORING: High points win. 1st Place - Six Points, 2nd Place - Five Points, 3rd Place - Four Points, 4th Place - Three Points, 5th Place - Two Points, 6th Place - One Point DIVISION 228 SINGLE STAKE RACE Class 1. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under Class 2. 4-H 14 and over Class 3. 4-H Ponies Class 4. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 229 CALIFORNIA POLE BENDING Class 1. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under

Class 2. 4-H 14 and over Class 3. 4-H Ponies Class 4. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 230 BI-RANGLE STAKE RACE Class 1. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under Class 2. 4-H 14 and over Class 3. 4-H Ponies Class 4. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 231 CALIFORNIA SPEED BARRELS Class 1. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under Class 2. 4-H 14 and over

Class 3. 4-H Ponies Class 4. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

DIVISION 232 CLOVERLEAF BARRELS Class 1. 4-H/Grange/Independent, 13 and under Class 2. 4-H 14 and over

Class 3. 4-H Ponies Class 4. FFA/Grange/Independent 14 through 19

HORSE DISPLAY Rules & Information: Open to Clubs, Chapters, and Project Groups. See rules 32 & 33 on page 8 for location and size allowed. Must be in place by 3 PM on Wednesday, July 5 and maintained throughout the Fair. ENTRY FEE: None. No cash awards RIBBONS: First to Third place

DIVISIONS 233 HORSE DISPLAY

Class 1. FFA and 4-H Together.

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BEEF

BEEF CATTLE BIRTHDATE LIST: Senior Yearling ................................................................................................... March 1 - December 31, 2015 Junior Yearling .......................................................................................................... January 1 - April 30, 2016 Summer Yearling ........................................................................................................ May 1 - August 31, 2016 Senior Calf ..................................................................................................September 1 - December 31, 2016 Junior Calf .............................................................................................................. January 1 - March 12, 2017

CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Purebred Beef, Grade or Unregistered Beef, Beef Feeder Animals

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place, unless otherwise noted ROSETTES: Champion and Reserve Champion Bull, Champion and Reserve Champion Female

BEEF CARCASS CONTEST

Sponsored by Tuolumne County Cattlemen’s Association SPECIAL AWARDS OFFERED: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th $200 $150 $100 $75 $50 $25

BONUS AWARD: for Rate of Gain winners to be chosen from the top six placings in the carcass contest. In order to place quality grade must be select or better. All qualified market beef are automatically entered. 1st 2nd $100 $50

PUREBRED BEEF REGISTERED BREEDING ANIMALS Rules & Information: American System of Judging. All animals will be clipped prior to arriving at the Fair. Nurse cows will not be permitted on the fairgrounds. All female beef cattle twenty-four (24) months of age and older at the beginning day of the Fair must have a calf at side or have a veterinarian certificate of pregnancy. All purebred animals must be registered with recognized breed association to be eligible for entry. Animal must be owned and cared for by exhibitor a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to opening day of the Fair.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class DIVISION 240 FFA AND 4-H - All Breeds Together

Class 1. Bulls - Junior Calf Class 2. Bulls - Senior Calf Class 3. Bulls - Summer Yearling Class 4. Bulls - Junior Yearling Class 5. Bulls - Senior Yearling Class 6. Females - Junior Calf Class 7. Females - Senior Calf Class 8. Females - Summer Yearling Class 9. Females - Junior Yearling Class 10. Females - Senior Yearling Class 11. Pair of Females, owned by same exhibitor Class 12. Females - Cow/Calf

GRADE OR UNREGISTERED FEMALES ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class

DIVISION 241 GRADE/UNREGISTERED FEMALES, FFA AND 4-H - All Breeds Together

Class 1. Females (Jr. Calf thru Sr. Yearling)

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BEEF GROUP - GRADE OR REGISTERED PUREBRED Rules & Information: All Breeds Judged Together. Three animals from Chapter, Club or Project Group shown together. Enter at time of showing. ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First to Third place

DIVISIONS 242 BEEF GROUP - FFA and 4-H Together

Class 1. Three (3) Beef breeding or market animals, not more than two (2) animals owned by one (1) exhibitor.

LOCAL BRED MARKET BEEF

Rules & Information: Must be produced in Tuolumne County; determined by residence of breeder. Must be pre-entered to be eligible with name of breeder.

ENTRY FEE: None ROSETTES: Champion and Reserve Champion No cash awards for Local Bred Market Beef

DIVISION 243 LOCAL BRED MARKET BEEF Class 1. Heifers/Steers (1,000 lbs. minimum)

BEEF FEEDER ANIMALS

Rules & Information: American System of Judging. All breeds judged together. ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class

DIVISION 244 4-H and FFA FEEDER ANIMALS

Class 1. Heifers/Steers (to 999 lbs.) MARKET BEEF ANIMALS Rules & Information: Danish System of Judging. All breeds judged together. All market beef must be individually owned and cared for by the exhibitor for a minimum of 120 days prior to the opening day of the fair and must attend pre-weigh. No upper weight limit. After weigh-in market steers may be divided into weight lots. Grange and Independent exhibitors will show with age appropriate classes.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: Market Ready, Not Market Ready ROSETTES: 4-H Champion and Reserve Champion, FFA Champion and Reserve Champion, Grand and Reserve

Champion No cash awards for Market Beef

DIVISION 245 4-H MARKET BEEF

Class 1. Heifers/Steers (1,000 lbs. minimum) DIVISION 246 FFA MARKET BEEF

Class 1. Heifers/Steers (1,000 lbs. minimum)

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GOATS RULES & INFORMATION:

1. American System of Judging, except as noted. 2. The most current official State Rules for California Fairs and Local Fair Rules apply. 3. Showmanship must accompany each goat breed entries (Meat, Pygmy, Fiber, Dairy, and Nigerian Dwarf) 4. All goat classes are 4-H, FFA and Independent combined. 5. Horns permissible in all Goat breeds except Dairy. No open sores or unhealed disbudding sites will be allowed. 6. All goats entering the fair shall be identified by a permanent number (ear tag, tattoo or brand) on the animal which matches

the number recorded on the entry form. 7. All goats must be individually owned and cared for by the exhibitor for a minimum of sixty (60) consecutive days prior to the

opening day of the fair. 8. When determining the age of goats for entry, it is based on the opening day of the fair. 9. No extra animals or animals not entered in the fair will be admitted or allowed to stay on the fairgrounds. 10. Any sick, injured or known infected goat shall not be admitted or allowed to remain on the fairgrounds. 11. Only Does and Wethers are allowed (exception for Meat Goat buck breeder classes – pen security is on the exhibitor). 12. For all Wethers, castration sites shall be healed and free of inflammation. 13. If an exhibitor has more than one animal in a class, only another registered livestock exhibitor(s) can help show the

additional animals. 14. Use a separate Livestock Entry Form for each breed classification. 15. Fair Management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes.

MEAT GOATS (BREEDING) Rules & Information: All Meat Goats entering the Fair are required to have a USDA approved individual scrapie identification. See State Rules: Sheep and Goat Health. Entries in Breeder classes should be washed, clean, neat, and have hooves trimmed. Full shearing is not recommended.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Meat Goats

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Best of Show Doe and Best of Show Buck

DIVISION 250 REGISTER, GRADE, UNREGISTERED BOER and BOER CROSS GOATS Class 1. Doe Kid, under 6 months Class 2. Junior Doe, 6 months to under 12 months Class 3. Yearling Doe, 12 months to under 24 months Class 4. Senior Doe, 24 months and older Class 5. Buck Kid, under 6 months Class 6. Junior Buck, 6 months to under 12 months Class 7. Best Pair, any age, any sex Class 8. Dam and Daughter – Daughter must be out of Dam, not over twelve (12) months old Class 9. Produce of Dam – two (2) goats, any age, any sex, no wethers (no market goats) out of the same dam Class 10. Get of Sire – three (3) goats, any age, any sex, no market goats, out of the same sire

MARKET GOATS Rules & Information: All Market Goats entering fair are required to have a USDA approved individual scrapie identification (See State Rules: Sheep and Goat Health). Market goats that do not meet the minimum weight amount will be placed in the Feeder division. All Market Goats must be individually owned and cared for by exhibitor for a minimum of sixty (60) consecutive days prior to the opening day of the fair and must be weighed and ear tagged at the Mother Lode Fair Pre-weigh. After weighing market goats, they may be divided into weight lots.

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All goats must be clipped or shorn for show, one week or less before the show. Hair is permissible on hocks and below and on tails. Recommended all market goats be disbudded or blunted with maximum horn length of 2 inches prior to arrival on the fairgrounds. Only Wethers and Does judged Market Ready are eligible for auction. Animals must be under one (1) year of age and have their milk teeth. LOCAL BRED MARKET GOATS

Rules & Information: Must be produced in Tuolumne County; determined by residence of breeder. Must be pre-entered to be eligible with name of breeder. No entry fee. No cash awards.

ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Champion and Reserve Champion

DIVISION 251 LOCAL BRED MARKET GOATS Class 1. All Breeds together – minimum 60 lbs., maximum weight 120 lbs. FEEDER GOATS Rules & Information: Market Goats will be placed in this division if they do not meet the minimum weight amount of 60lbs. Feeder Goats will not sell at auction.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Feeder Goats

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place

DIVISION 252 FEEDER GOATS Class 1. All Breeds together – 59 lbs. and under

MARKET GOATS Limit of ONE (1) entry per exhibitor.

Danish System of Judging. See Market Goat (Chevon) Scorecard. ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: Market Ready, Not Market Ready ROSETTES: Grand Champion, Reserve Champion No cash awards for Market Goats

DIVISION 253 MARKET GOATS Class 1. All Breeds together – minimum 60 lbs., maximum weight 120 lbs.

FIBER GOATS Rules & Information: Fiber goat rules and breed standards will apply. Fiber goats include Angora, Pygora, Nigora and Cashmere. Short (no less than 1 inch) or long clips (No more than 12-month growth) allowed. Fleece should free from debris, food particles and parasites. Fiber Does and Wethers will be shown in the same classes. Fiber goat showmanship will be combined with Meat Goat Showmanship.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Fiber Goats

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1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Best of Show, Reserve of Show

DIVISION 255 FIBER GOATS Class 1. Junior Fiber, under 2 years Class 2. Senior Fiber, 2 years and older

PYGMY GOATS Rules & Information: Pygmy goat rules and breed standard will apply. Goats need to be washed, clean, well-groomed, and have hooves trimmed. A long clip or clip touch-ups recommended, but optional.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Pygmy Goats

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Best of Division, Best of Show, Reserve of Show

DIVISION 258 PYGMY WETHERS Class 1. Kid, under 1 year Class 2. Junior, 1 year and under 2 years Class 3. Senior, 2 years and older DIVISION 259 PYGMY DOES Class 1. Kid, under 1 year Class 2. Junior, 1 year and under 2 years Class 3. Senior, 2 years and older

NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS Rules & Information: Nigerian Dwarf Goat Breed Standard will apply. Nigerian Dwarf goats should be groomed and fully clipped to within one-half inch or less, including full body, legs, and udder; blend hair to head. Tail trimmed to look like a blunt paintbrush. Nigerian Dwarf Does in milk must follow milk-out guidelines and disposal of milk as written for Dairy Goats.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Nigerian Dwarf Goats

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Best of Division, Best of Show, Reserve of Show

DIVISION 265 NIGERIAN DWARF WETHERS Class 1. Kid, under 1 year Class 2. Junior Wether, 1 year to under 2 years Class 3. Senior Wether, 2 years and older

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DIVISION 266 NIGERIAN DWARF DOES Class 1. Doe in milk, over 1-year-old, under 3 years Class 2. Senior Doe in milk, 3 years and older Class 3. Junior Doe, over 1 year, under 2 years (never been bred) Class 4. Doe Kid, under 1 year

DAIRY GOATS Rules & Information: Dairy goat rules and breed standards will apply. Dairy Goat breeds will be shown together; these include: Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Toggenburg, and Sable. Dairy Goat Does should be groomed and fully clipped to within one-half inch or less, including full body, legs, and udder; blend hair to head. Tail trimmed to look like a blunt paintbrush. Dairy goats are to be milked twice daily and shall be “milked out” the evening before the show. Over-uddering of dairy goats is discouraged. Based on show time a relief milk-out (only excess to relieve pressure) may be called. Exhibitors must remove milk from fairgrounds, no dumping on grounds or in drains allowed.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Dairy Goats

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Best of Show Doe, Reserve of Show Doe

DIVISION 268 All DAIRY GOAT BREEDS Class 1. Doe in milk, over 1-year-old, under 3 years Class 2. Senior Doe in milk, 3 years and older Class 3. Junior Doe, over 1 year, under 2 years (never been bred) Class 4. Doe Kid, under 1 year

POULTRY

Rules and Information:

American System of Judging. Rules, definitions and judging procedure as prescribed in the latest edition of the Official Show Rules and Standards of Perfection of the American Poultry Association, Inc. shall apply to this show, except where they are in conflict with State Rules.

All poultry will be inspected prior to coop-in. Upon arrival, as required by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, any bird showing evidence of parasite infestation, disease or illness will not be allowed to enter the Fairgrounds. All birds must be clean and represent the highest quality and standards of that breed.

For all classes of Poultry, all birds upon arrival at the Fair must be identified by leg bands conforming to the entry form. Market Poultry will be wing banded at check-in.

The exhibitor must state Breed and Variety of each entry on Entry Form

Birds will be shown and judged in the proper division and class for breed, variety, age and sex only. If no class is offered, no awards may be given. Disqualified birds and those absent at the time of judging do not count when computing the number of exhibitors in the class. A judge or superintendent may excuse a bird from competition and/or have it removed from the grounds if it appears to be fatigued, infected, or out of condition, but the bird shall be counted as an entry.

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Standard-bred birds are to be judged primarily for show and meeting the criteria of the Standard of Perfection for their breed and variety.

Poultry entries are limited to twelve (12) birds per Exhibitor. Each Market Chicken meat pen counts as a single entry.

All poultry must be owned and cared for by the Exhibitor a minimum of thirty (30) consecutive days prior to the opening day of the Fair.

Exhibitors will declare at Check-in if they are entering Showmanship with a Turkey (market or heritage) or Any Other Poultry (chicken, game bird waterfowl). The poultry portion of Round Robin is only chickens.

ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per entry per class CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Poultry 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $4 $3 $2 $1.50 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Best of Division, Best of Show, Reserve of Show

BANTAMS

DIVISION 280 BANTAMS: All clean-legged breeds together Class 1. Cock - one year and older Class 2. Hen - one year and older Class 3. Cockerel - under one year Class 4. Pullet – under one year DIVISION 281 BANTAMS: All feather-legged breeds together Class 1. Cock - one year and older Class 2. Hen - one year and older Class 3. Cockerel - under one year

Class 4. Pullet - under one year LARGE STANDARD BREEDS

DIVISION 282 All Large Standard Breeds together Class 1. Cock - one year and older Class 2. Hen - one year and older Class 3. Cockerel - under one year Class 4. Pullet - under one year

LARGE NON-STANDARD BREEDS

DIVISION 283 All Large Non-standard Breeds together Class 1. Cock - one year and older Class 2. Hen - one year and older Class 3. Cockerel - under one year Class 4. Pullet - under one year

GAME BIRDS

DIVISION 284 GAME BIRDS: Pheasant, Quail, Chukar, Guinea, Peafowl Class 1. Cock - one year and older Class 2. Hen - one year and older Class 3. Cockerel - under one year Class 4. Pullet - under one year

WATERFOWL

DIVISION 285 All Waterfowl breeds together Class 1. Old Drake/Gander (male) - one year and older Class 2. Old Duck/Goose (female) - one year and older Class 3. Young Drake/Gander (male) - under one year Class 4. Young Duck/Goose (female) - under one year

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HERITAGE TURKEYS Rules & Information: Heritage Turkeys are defined by the historic, range-based production system in which they are raised. Turkeys must meet all of the following criteria to qualify as a Heritage turkey:

Naturally mating: The Heritage Turkey must be reproduced and genetically maintained through natural mating, with expected fertility rates of 70-80%. Heritage Turkeys must be the result of naturally mating pairs of both grandparent and parent stock.

Long productive outdoor lifespan: The Heritage Turkey must have a long productive lifespan. Breeding hens are commonly productive for 5-7 years and breeding toms for 3-5 years. The Heritage Turkey must have a genetic ability to withstand the environmental rigors of outdoor production systems.

Slow growth rate: The Heritage Turkey must have a slow to moderate rate of growth, reaching a marketable weight in about 28 weeks which gives the birds time to develop a strong skeletal structure and healthy organs prior to building muscle mass. This growth rate is identical to the commercial varieties of the first half of the 20th century.

Open to Heritage turkey varieties recognized in the American Poultry Association (APA) Standard of Perfection: Black, Bronze, Narragansett, White Holland, Slate, Bourbon Red, Beltsville Small White, and Royal Palm.

DIVISION 286 HERITAGE TURKEYS: All varieties together Class 1. Old Tom, 1 year and older Class 2. Old Hen, 1 year and older Class 3. Young Tom, under 1 year Class 4. Young Hen, under 1 year EGG LAYERS

DIVISION 287 EGG LAYERS: Utility Division Class 1. Hen - one year and older Class 2. Pullet - under one year and in production

SHELL EGGS Rules & Information: One-half dozen (6) in carton, delivered to the Livestock Office on Wednesday, July 5 by 1:00 PM. Eggs must be produced by hens owned by the Exhibitor. See Scorecard.

DIVISION 288 SHELL EGGS Class 1. Brown Class 2. White Class 3. Colored

MARKET POULTRY

Rules & Information:

Danish System of Judging. Market Chickens and Market Turkeys will be judged as market ready according to commercial meat standards. All breeds judged together.

o Market Ready: Eligible for sale. o Not Market Ready: Not eligible for sale.

Limit two (2) Market Turkey entries per Exhibitor.

Limit two (2) Market Chicken entries, which is two (2) pairs, per Exhibitor

A receipt showing date of hatch of Market Chickens and Market Turkeys is required at time of entry.

After weighing, Market Chickens and Market Turkeys may be divided into weight lots with specified limitations as desired for convenience in judging.

Grange and Independent exhibitors will show with age appropriate classes.

ENTRY FEE: $2.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: Market Ready, Not Market Ready ROSETTES: 4-H Champion/Reserve Champion, FFA Champion/Reserve Champion, Grand/Reserve Champion No cash awards for Market Chickens and Market Turkeys

DIVISION 290 4-H PAIR OF MARKET CHICKENS Class 1. Two Birds - 3½ to 7 lbs. not over 63 days’ old DIVISION 291 FFA PAIR OF MARKET CHICKENS Class 1. Two Birds - 3½ to 7 lbs. not over 63 days’ old

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DIVISION 292 4-H SINGLE MARKET TURKEY

Class 1. Hen- under six months of age (20 lb. minimum) Class 2. Tom- under six months of age (25 lb. minimum) DIVISION 293 FFA SINGLE MARKET TURKEY Class 1. Hen- under six months of age (20 lb. minimum) Class 2. Tom- under six months of age (25 lb. minimum)

RABBITS Rules & Information:

American System of judging. Rules, definitions and judging procedures as prescribed in the latest edition of the Guide Book and Standard of the American Rabbit Breeders’ Association, Inc. shall apply to all District and County Fair Rabbit Shows, provided they do not conflict with Department of Food and Agriculture State Rules.

All animals must be identified by permanent ear markings conforming to the entry form on arrival at the show. Any duplication of ear markings by one exhibitor in the same Division must be eliminated and the change recorded on judging sheet before judging.

Must state Breed and Variety on Entry Form.

Animals will be shown and judged in the proper Division and Class for breed, variety, age and sex. If no Division is offered, no awards may be made. Rabbits that are disqualified because of permanent defects, deformities or blemishes, and those absent at the time of judging do not count when computing the number of exhibits in the class. Any rabbit entered in a class which is the wrong sex, breed or variety is to be eliminated from the class and the number in the class corrected accordingly. Substitutions must be made in writing at Fair Check-in, Wednesday, July 5, 6-10:00 AM, only. Substitutions are limited to entries in classes of the same sex, breed, variety and age.

Exhibitor is responsible for seeing that their animals get to the judging table. Another exhibitor may assist in getting rabbits to the table. Adult are prohibited from placing rabbits on the show table.

Rabbit entries are limited to twelve (12) rabbits per Exhibitor. Each Market Rabbit meat pen counts as a single entry.

All rabbits must be owned and cared for by the Exhibitor a minimum of thirty (30) consecutive days prior to the opening day of the Fair.

MARKET RABBITS

Rules & Information:

Danish System of Judging. Market Rabbits will be judged as market ready according to commercial meat standards. Purebred only; no crossbreds. All breeds judged together.

o Market Ready: Eligible for sale. o Not Market Ready: Not eligible for sale.

Limit: Each exhibitor is limited to three (3) market entries, any combination of meat pens and single fryers. Exhibitors must declare at Fair check-in whether they will be exhibiting a meat pen of three (3) rabbits or a single fryer (1). Exhibitors will not be permitted to check-in both and decide after weigh-in how rabbits will be shown.

ENTRY FEE: $3.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: Market Ready, Not Market Ready ROSETTES: Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Pen; Champion and Reserve Champion Single Fryer

No cash awards for Market Rabbits DIVISION 300 MARKET RABBITS

Class 1. Meat Pen - Three (3) Rabbits: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 lbs. not over seventy (70) days old. Class 2. Single Fryer: 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 lbs. not over seventy (70) days old.

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STANDARD OF PERFECTION DIVISION Rules and Information:

Enter by breed, variety, age and sex only. The age in months must be entered on the form for each animal entered in breed Divisions.

Any breed with five of more entries will be judged as a separate division; divisions determined after close of entries. All other breeds will be judged together according to ARBA classifications: lightweight or heavyweight breeds.

Official ARBA Youth Sanctions Show, Secretary Eric Stewart, P.O. Box 5667, Bloomington IL, 61702. American Rabbit Breeders’ Association rules state youth exhibitors may show in Youth sanctioned shows until their 19th birthday.

ENTRY FEE: $3.00 per entry per class CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Rabbits 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $4 $3 $2 $1.50 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Best and Best Opposite of Sex of Division, Best of Show, Reserve of Show

DIVISION 301 HEAVYWEIGHT RABBITS

American Blanc de Hotot Chinchilla, Giant Lop, French

American Sable Californian Cinnamon New Zealand

Angora, Giant Champagne D’Argent Crème D’Argent Palomino

Argent Brun Checkered Giant Flemish Giant Satin

Beveren Chinchilla, American Lop, English Silver Fox

Class 1. Senior Buck over 8 months Birthdate: Prior to 11-05-16 Class 2. Intermediate Buck 6-8 months Birthdate: 11-05-16 to 1-05-17 Class 3. Junior Buck under 6 months Birthdate: After 1-05-17 Class 4. Senior Doe over 8 months Birthdate: Prior to 11-05-16 Class 5. Intermediate Doe 6-8 months Birthdate: 11-05-16 to 1-05-17 Class 6. Junior Doe under 6 months Birthdate: After 1-05-17 DIVISION 302 LIGHTWEIGHT RABBITS

American Fuzzy Lop Dutch Jersey Wooly Polish

Angora, English Dwarf Hotot Lilac Rex

Angora, French English Spot Lionhead Rhinelander

Angora, Satin Harlequin Mini Lop Silver

Belgian Hare Havana Mini Rex Silver Marten

Britannia Petite Himalayan Mini Satin Tan

Chinchilla, Standard Holland Lop Netherland Dwarf Thrianta

Class 1 Senior Buck over 6 months Birthdate: Prior to 1-05-17 Class 2 Junior Buck under 6 months Birthdate: After 1-05-17 Class 3 Senior Doe over 6 months Birthdate: Prior to 1-05-17 Class 4 Junior Doe under 6 months Birthdate: After 1-05-17

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SHEEP SHEEP BIRTH DATE LIST:

Yearling…………………………….. .................................................................... ……. September 2015 - August 2016 Fall Lamb ................................................................................................... September 2016 - December 2016 Spring Lamb .............................................................................................................. January 2017 - April 2017 CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Purebred Sheep, Range Sheep Wether Dam & Sire, Feeder Lambs

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

RIBBONS: First to Sixth place, unless otherwise noted ROSETTES: Champion and Reserve Ewe, Champion and Reserve Ram selected from Divisions 310 and 311 together

PUREBRED SHEEP REGISTERED BREEDING ANIMALS Rules & Information: American System of Judging. All sheep entering the Fair are required to have a USDA approved individual Scrapie identification. See State Rules: Sheep and Goat Health Rules. Flock number shall be used to identify all entries. Numbers shall be on regular and practical tags attached to ear or tattoos in the ear. Exhibitor may not use same flock number on more than one animal during any two consecutive calendar years. Registration number may be used as flock number. Flock number and breeder initials, name, association prefix shall be on regular and practical tags attached to ear or tattooed in ear for yearlings and lambs bred by Exhibitor. Lambs must show lamb teeth. Animal must be owned and cared for by the Exhibitor a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to opening day of the fair.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class

DIVISION 310 FFA AND 4-H - All Breeds Together

Class 1. Rams - Yearling Class 2. Rams - Fall Lamb Class 3. Rams - Spring Lamb Class 4. Ewes - Yearling Class 5. Ewes - Fall Lamb Class 6. Ewes - Spring Lamb Class 7. Pair of Ewe Lambs, bred by exhibitor Class 8. Pair of Ram Lambs, bred by exhibitor Class 9. Young Flock - one ram and two ewe lambs, bred by exhibitor Class 10. Get of Sire - four (4) sheep sired by same ram, bred by exhibitor Class 11. Pair of Yearling Ewes Class 12. Flock GROUPS INDIVIDUALLY OWNED All owned by one (1) exhibitor and entered as individuals. One entry per exhibitor per class. Class 13. Best Pair - any two (2) animals, bred by exhibitor Class 14. Produce of Dam - two (2) animals out of same dam, bred by exhibitor

RANGE SHEEP WETHER DAM & SIRE

Rules & Information: American System of Judging. All sheep entering the Fair are required to have a USDA approved individual Scrapie identification. See State Rules: Sheep and Goat Health Rules. All sheep are eligible for this division except animals eligible for purebred sheep division. All entries must be identified by an ear tag. A sheep in this Division must be slick shorn within seven (7) days of show day. All sheep must be owned by exhibitor sixty (60) days prior to show. Bill of sale may be required. Classes 7, 8, 9, and 10 must be bred by exhibitor. Champions in this division are eligible to compete for Champion and Reserve Champion in Breeding Show. All breeds judged together.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class

DIVISION 311 RANGE SHEEP WETHER DAM & SIRE Class 1. Yearling Rams Class 2. Ram Lambs

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Class 3. Yearling Ewes Class 4. Ewe Lambs Class 5. Pair of Ram Lambs Class 6. Pair of Ewe Lambs

Class 7. Best of Pair - any age, either gender Class 8. Product of Dam - two (2) animals, any age, either gender, out of same dam Class 9. Get of Sire - one (1) ram lamb, two (2) ewe lambs, sired by same ram Class 10. Young Flock - one (1) ram lamb, two (2) ewe lambs Class 11. Flock - one (1) ram, any age; two (2) yearling ewes; two (2) lambs SHEEP GROUPS – CLUB, CHAPTER, OR PROJECT

Rules & Information: All breeds judged together. Five (5) animals from Chapter, Club, or Project group shown together, breeding or market. Not more than two (2) animals owned by one (1) exhibitor. Entry to be made at time of showing.

ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First through Third place No cash awards for Groups Division – Club, Chapter or Project

DIVISION 312 SHEEP GROUP - CLUB, CHAPTER, OR PROJECT

Class 1. 4-H and FFA Group - Judged Together MARKET LAMB ANIMALS

LOCAL BRED MARKET LAMB

Rules & Information: Must be produced in Tuolumne County; determined by residence of breeder. Must be pre-entered to be eligible with name of breeder.

ENTRY FEE: None ROSETTES: Champion and Reserve Champion No cash awards for Local Bred Market Lamb

DIVISION 313 LOCAL BRED MARKET LAMB Class 1. Lamb (100 lbs. minimum) FEEDER LAMBS

Rules & Information: American System of Judging. All lambs must be shorn before coming to the fair. ENTRY FEE: $5.00

DIVISION 314 4-H AND FFA FEEDER ANIMALS - All Breeds Together

Class 1. Feeder Lambs - Up to 99 lbs. MARKET LAMBS Rules & Information: Danish System of Judging. All breeds judged together. All sheep entering the Fair are required to have a USDA approved individual Scrapie identification. See State Rules: Sheep and Goat Health Rules. All market sheep must be individually owned and cared for by the exhibitor for a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the opening day of the fair and must attend pre-weigh. All market lambs must have been slick shorn from the knees and hocks up before coming to the Fair. Fleece is not to exceed ¼ inch stretched in length and fleece length must be uniform over entire body. Lambs with excessive wool will not be admitted. After weighing, market lambs may be divided into weight lots. Grange and Independent exhibitors will show with age appropriate classes.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: Market Ready, Not Market Ready ROSETTES: 4-H Champion and Reserve Champion, FFA Champion and Reserve Champion, Grand and Reserve Champions

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DIVISION 315 4-H MARKET ANIMALS Class 1. Wether or Ewe Lamb - (100 lbs. minimum to maximum of 150 lbs.)

DIVISION 316 FFA MARKET ANIMALS -

Class 1. Wether or Ewe Lamb - (100 lbs. minimum to maximum of 150 lbs.)

MARKET LAMB GROUP – CLUB, CHAPTER, OR PROJECT Rules & Information: American System of Judging. Groups consist of three (3) market animals. Must have been entered in the Market divisions. Entered at time of showing. ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First to Third place No cash awards for Market Lamb Group

DIVISION 317 MARKET LAMB GROUP Class 1. 4-H and FFA together

SHEEP LEAD CONTEST

SHEEP LEAD CONTEST

Rules & Information: American System of Judging.

The purpose of the Lead Class is to promote the use of wool and acquaint the public with modern sheep production.

This is an open junior competition. Members of 4-H, FFA, and Grange and Independent Juniors shall be judged together in the same class.

Sheep must be a wether or ewe lamb or yearling ewe. No rams allowed in this class. Arrangements for sheep are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

Sheep must be entered and checked in for Mother Lode Fair sheep show, but does not need to be owned by sheep lead exhibitor. Animal must be dressed to match exhibitor. Sheep must be shown at halter. All grooming preparation for show must be done by contestant.

Entrants must furnish own costume. Outfit must be made of either 100% wool or a minimum of 70% wool and no more than 30% synthetic fiber. Garments in this class are not eligible in clothing classes. Outfits must not have been used at prior Mother Lode Fair by the exhibitor or another exhibitor.

Commentary: Entrants must provide a copy of their commentary, typed double spaced on one side of an 8 ½" x 11" sheet of paper and written in “third person,” not to exceed 200 words. This commentary is due no later than 3:00 PM, Wednesday, July 6 to the Livestock Office. It may also be attached to the entry form at time of entry. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Entries must be made on the official Mother Lode Fair Livestock entry form by entry deadline.

Contest is held Thursday, July 6 at 8:00 PM

See Scorecard

Junior and Senior qualify to advance to California State Fair Sheep Lead class.

ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Junior Winner and Senior Winner

DIVISION 325 SHEEP LEAD CONTEST Class 1. Sheep Lead - Junior, age 9 - 13 years Class 2. Sheep Lead - Senior, age 14 and up

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SMALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT SMALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT:

Rules & Information: Set-Up Wednesday, July 5 by 3:00 PM and maintained throughout the Fair. American System of Judging. Displayed in Rabbit/Poultry or Goat barn. Display may be made by any youth group, club or individual residing in Tuolumne County. Entries must be made on Livestock Entry Form. A detailed description of the exhibit and its size must be included with the entry form. Exhibit space will be provided for live animals or static displays. Maximum space available for static display is 3' x 3'. Judging Criteria:

Theme and Originality 10% Ability to attract attention 10% Ability to hold interest and encourage study 10% Educational Value as it pertains to the subject 30% General Appearance maintained through fair 30% Workmanship: neat, well-constructed 10%

TOTAL 100% ENTRY FEE: $5.00 CASH AWARDS OFFERED: Small Livestock Exhibit 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 ROSETTES: First to Fifth place DIVISION 327 SMALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT Class 1. Display Class 2. Live animal exhibit (not judged in a breeding or market class)

SWINE

AWARDS OFFERED: Breeding, Feeders

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $8 $6 $4 $2 $1

SWINE BREEDING CLASSES

Rules & Information: American System of Judging. Purebred, Grade, crossbred and unregistered purebred animals to be judged together. A permanent ear tag or tattoo number is required. Gilts entered in the market or feeder swine Divisions may not be entered in the breeding Divisions, or vice versa.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: First to Sixth place ROSETTES: Champion and Reserve Champion Boar, Champion and Reserve Champion Sow

DIVISION 330 4-H, FFA, GRANGE (All Breeds Together)

Class 1. Gilt Class 2. Sow Class 3. Boar

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GROUPS – CLUB, CHAPTER, OR PROJECT Rules & Information: American System of Judging. Groups consist of five (5) animals breeding or market. Not more than two (2) animals owned by any one (1) Exhibitor. Entry to be made at the time of showing. ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First to Third place No cash awards for Swine Groups DIVISION 331 GROUPS CLUB, CHAPTER, OR PROJECT Class 1. 4-H and FFA Groups Judged Together

SWINE FEEDER ANIMALS Rules & Information: American System of Judging. All Breeds Judged Together. Limited to two (2) entries per exhibitor. ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: First through Sixth Place

DIVISION 332 4-H, FFA, GRANGE FEEDER ANIMALS Class 1. Feeder Swine - 60 lbs. to 124 lbs. Class 2. Feeder Swine - 126 lbs. to 208 lbs.

SWINE MARKET ANIMALS

Rules & Information: Danish System of Judging. All breeds judged together. All market swine must be individually owned and cared for by exhibitor for a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the opening day of the fair and must attend pre-weigh. After weighing market swine, they may be divided into weight lots. Maximum upper weight limit is 280 lbs.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per entry per class RIBBONS: Market Ready, Not Market Ready ROSETTES: Champion and Reserve Champion 4-H, Champion and Reserve Champion FFA, Supreme and Reserve

Champion

DIVISION 333 4-H MARKET ANIMALS Class 1. Market Swine - (210 lbs. minimum to maximum of 280 lbs.)

DIVISION 334 FFA MARKET ANIMALS Class 1. Market Swine - (210 lbs. minimum to maximum of 280 lbs.)

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SPECIAL EVENTS

LIVESTOCK COSTUME FUN CLASSES

Rules & Information: American System of Judging.

Open to all Livestock Exhibitors. Animals entered must belong to the exhibitor. No paint or glitter.

Please use good judgment (no references to alcohol or tobacco, exposed cleavage or underwear, etc.)

Enter on Wednesday, July 5 by 5 PM by signing up on the poster outside the Livestock Office

The Contest is held Friday, July 7 at 3:00 PM or following completion of all of the Goat Shows.

ENTRY FEE: None RIBBONS: First to Sixth place

DIVISION 335 LIVESTOCK COSTUME CONTEST

Class 1. Rabbits and Poultry (all), Animal in Costume Class 2. Rabbits and Poultry (all), Exhibitor and Animal have a coordinated appearance

Class 3. Goats and Sheep (all), Animal in Costume Class 4. Goats and Sheep (all), Exhibitor and Animal have a coordinated appearance Class 5. Swine (all), Animal in Costume Class 6. Swine (all), Exhibitor and Animal have a coordinated appearance

SCORECARDS

MARKET BEEF

GRADE Market Ready:

Market steers projected to have sufficient fat deposition to meet the marbling specifications for USDA Prime, Choice, or Select+ quality grades.

Not Market Ready: Market steers lacking evidence of sufficient fat deposition to produce a desirable consumer product. Steers projected to grade USDA Select- or lower.

MARKET LAMB

GRADE Market ready:

USDA Prime or Choice quality with 12th rib back fat range. .16-.35, average or greater conformation and cutability.

Not Market Ready: Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.16 or >.35; underfinished lambs grading USDA good or lower, below-average conformation or cutability.

NOTE: Fairs may allow for additional grouping systems within the Market Ready Lambs or Market Acceptable hogs for sale purposes.

MARKET HOGS

GRADE Market Acceptable:

U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 hogs of average or greater conformation that are acceptable in leanness, muscularity and production traits.

Not Market Acceptable: Any hog of below average conformation including U.S. number 3, U.S. number 4 and utility grade hogs.

MARKET GOAT (CHEVON) GRADE Market Ready:

USDA Prime or Choice quality with 12th rib back fat range. .08-.12 most desirable, .13-.22 back fat acceptable, average or greater conformation and cutability.

Not Market Ready: Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.08 or > .22; underfinished goats grading USDA good or lower, below average conformation or cutability

SHELL EGGS Uniformity - 25 1. Size - 10 2. Color - 10 3. Shape - 5 Shell Condition/Texture - 25 1. Free of lumps, ridges & calcium deposits - 5 2. Free of checks/cracks 3. Free of Foreign Material - 5 4. Free from Stains - 5 5. Clean - 5 Yolk - 25 1. Color - 10 2. Shape - 15 Albumin - 25 1. Condition/Texture - 15 2. Density and depth - 10 Total - 100

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SCORECARDS

HERDSMEN AWARDS The purpose of the award is to promote more attractive and educational presentations of projects. All groups showing beef, sheep, swine, and goats are automatically entered in this contest. A sign identifying the group must be displayed. Judging is done each day of the fair under the supervision of the Livestock Superintendent. Exhibits are scored on the following basis: General Appearance ................................................... 35 points

a. Use of signs identifying chapters/clubs, members, and animals

b. Cleanliness and appearance of animals c. Condition of bedding d. Neatness of tack and equipment

Educational Value of display in the livestock barn ...... 35 points a. Educational value b. Originality of exhibit

Attendant(s) on Duty .................................................. 30 points a. Visibility of attendant b. Courteousness c. Willingness to share knowledge and information

TOTAL: …………………………………………………………………. 100 points

SHEEP LEAD SCORECARD General Appearance ............................................................ 50% Coordination of ensemble (use of wool) Suitability of style Presentation of garment Coordination of outfit with sheep Eye appeal Showmanship ....................................................................... 30% Ability to lead Handling of sheep Appearance of animal Personal Presentation .......................................................... 20% Poise Gracefulness Total ................................................................................... 100%

OUTSTANDING LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR AWARD

Open to all 4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitors Showing in their 2nd year and above Sponsored by The Wittman family

See special Entry Form

Scope of Project (variety) ........................................... 30 points a. Scope b. Number of Animals entered c. Condition of animals

Neatness & Attractiveness of Exhibit ......................... 30 points a. Use of signs, etc. b. Neatness of exhibit(s) c. Tack and equipment

Conduct/Response of Exhibitor .................................. 40 points a. Courtesy and cooperation b. Dress and manner c. Knowledge of animal practices relating to specie(s) exhibited.

TOTAL ……………………………………………………………………100 points

CAREN EILRICH PERPETUAL AWARD OUTSTANDING SMALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR

Open to Exhibitors of Small Livestock showing in their 2nd year and above

See special Entry Form Caren raised Dairy Goats and in 1982 was a founding member of the Tuolumne County Small Livestock Exhibitors’ Association. She passed away in a vehicle accident in 1986 and this award was started that year in her memory. Exhibitor Information ................................................. 25 points

Record Book (10) Display (10) Placement at fair (5)

Interview ..................................................................... 75 points Participation in projects (10) Knowledge (20) Number & Condition of animals (20) Growth of project (10) Future plans (10) Conduct and Courtesy (5)

TOTAL: ....................................................................... 100 points

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SPECIAL AWARDS

CHAMPION AWARDS BEEF: 4-H Champion & Reserve Champion (trophies and blankets), FFA Champion & Reserve Champion (trophies and blankets), Grand Champion Market Beef (buckle). Breeders Award (trophy), Exhibitor who produced the highest market beef on sale list (trophy). Local Beef Champion: Highest ranking beef from a Tuolumne County producer (blanket & $100). Beef Carcass Contest: 1st - $200, 2nd - $150, 3rd - $100, 4th - $75, 5th - $50, 6th - $25, Bonus Awards: 1st place rate of gain - $100, 2nd place rate of gain- $50. Outstanding Angus Exhibitor, presented by The Western States Angus Auxiliary, 1150 East 2600 South, Hagerman, Idaho 83332. The selection of the winner is based on show ring placing of individual animals, placing in showmanship and educational display. The following point system must be followed. Conformation point placing: Grand Champion: 40, Reserve Champion: 30, 1st place:20, 2nd place:15, 3rd place:10. Showmanship: participation:6. Educational display promoting the Angus breed: 25. If steers and breeding animals are both exhibited, points may be combined to select a winner. For breeding animals, the animal must be registered with papers. This is open to exhibitors with one or more breeding and/or market animals. Winning the award in previous years shall not exclude an exhibitor from winning again. For market steers this award should go to the highest placing predominately black steer, the sire must be Angus. The purpose of this award is the promotion of the Angus breed; therefore Angus breeding animals should take precedence over market animals GOATS:

DAIRY GOAT: Best of Show Doe & Reserve of Show Doe (trophies)

FIBER GOAT: Best of Show & Reserve of Show (trophies)

MEAT GOAT: Grand Champion Market Goat (buckle & blanket), Reserve Champion Market Goat (trophy & blanket), Local

Bred Market Goat (Champion & Reserve rosettes), Exhibitor who produced highest market goat on sale list (rosette), Market

Goat Rate of Gain (1st, 2nd, 3rd rosettes), Best of Show Buck (trophy), Best of Show Doe (trophy).

NIGERIAN DWARF GOAT: Best of Show & Reserve of Show (trophies)

PYGMY GOAT: Best of Show & Reserve of Show (trophies)

HORSE: Grand Champion (buckle), Reserve Champion (trophy), Horse Show & Gymkhana Hi Point awards (rosettes), Overall Hi Point Horse Show (buckle), Overall Hi Point Gymkhana (buckle) POULTRY: 4-H Champion & Reserve Champion Meat Pen (trophies), FFA Champion & Reserve Champion Meat Pen (trophies),

Grand Champion Meat Pen (buckle & banner). 4-H Champion & Reserve Champion Turkey (trophies), FFA Champion & Reserve

Champion Turkey (trophies), Grand Champion Turkey (buckle & banner). Market Turkey Rate of Gain (1st and 2nd Rosettes for

Hens and Toms). Best of Show & Reserve of Show (trophies).

RABBIT: Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Single Fryer (trophies), Grand Champion Meat Pen (buckle), Reserve Champion Meat Pen (trophy), Best of Show & Reserve of Show (trophies).

SHEEP: 4-H Champion & Reserve Champion (trophies and blankets), FFA Champion & Reserve Champion (trophies and blankets),

Grand Champion Market Sheep (buckle). Breeders Award (trophy), Exhibitor who produced the highest market sheep on sale list

(trophy), Local Bred Lamb (trophy and blanket), Sheep Lead Contest Junior and Senior (plaques)

SWINE: 4-H Champion & Reserve Champion (trophies and blankets), FFA Champion & Reserve Champion (trophies and blankets), Grand Champion Market Swine (buckle). Breeders Award (trophy), Exhibitor who produced the highest market swine on sale list (trophy).

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SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS: FFA NOVICE: (Trophies) Beef, Horse, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine FFA ADVANCED: (Buckles) Beef, Horse, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine 4-H JUNIOR: (Trophies) Beef, Horse, Dairy Goat, Meat/Fiber Goat, Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Pygmy Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine 4-H INTERMEDIATE: (Trophies) Beef, Horse, Dairy Goat, Meat/Fiber Goat, Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Pygmy Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine 4-H SENIOR: (Buckles) Beef, Horse, Dairy Goat, Meat/Fiber Goat, Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Pygmy Goat, Poultry,

Rabbit, Sheep, Swine LISA FOULKE MEMORIAL TROPHY: Awarded to the Swine Showmanship winners in FFA Advanced and 4-H Senior.

SPECIAL AWARDS: HERDSMAN AWARDS: See Scorecard. Trophy to 1st, Ribbons to 2nd & 3rd place winners in 4-H and FFA in Beef, Goat, Sheep, and Swine HORSE DISPLAY: Rosette to 1st, Ribbons to 2nd & 3rd place winners. SHEEP LEAD CONTEST: The Junior and Senior winners qualify to represent the Mother Lode Fair at the California State Fair. Plaques awarded to the Junior and Senior Winners. SMALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT AWARDS: (Rosettes) 1st - 5th Place SMALL LIVESTOCK ROUND ROBIN: The winner will represent the Mother Lode Fair at the California State Fair. Rosettes to FFA 2nd – 6th and 4-H 2nd - 6th. Winners have names engraved on the Joan Miller Memorial Trophy. FFA Round Robin Buckle, 4-H Round Robin Buckle. LARGE LIVESTOCK ROUND ROBIN: The winner will represent the Mother Lode Fair at the California State Fair. Rosettes FFA 2nd - 6th, 4-H 2nd - 6th. Winners have names engraved on the Susan Nunes Memorial Award. FFA Round Robin Buckle, 4-H Robin Buckle. CAREN EILRICH PERPETUAL AWARD, OUTSTANDING SMALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR: Awarded to the Tuolumne County Outstanding Exhibitor of Small Livestock, 2nd year and above. Winner receives a trophy and name engraved on the perpetual trophy. See scorecard and separate application. OUTSTANDING LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR AWARD: Awarded to the top Tuolumne County 4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitors. Open to exhibitors showing in their second year and above. Winners receive a buckle and names engraved on the perpetual trophies. See scorecard and separate application. RON ARINGTON MEMORIAL RANCH HAND AWARD: Open to 4-H and FFA members, for outstanding contributions to the livestock area. The exhibitor selected shows pride in their project(s), community, leaders and advisors, and fellow exhibitors. They are willing to help in all aspects of the fair without being asked and show good sportsmanship regardless of placing. The award is an engraved buckle, $500, and the addition of their name on the perpetual trophy. The award is presented by Terri Arington, with selection under the supervision of the Livestock Superintendent.

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2016 LIVESTOCK AREA SPONSORS

Thank you to the many generous community members and businesses who support the Livestock shows, awards program, barn supplies, Junior Livestock Auction buyer reception and Small Livestock Auction barbecue.

Alderson Fencing American Ag Credit American Wood Fibers Terri Arington Rocky and Jennifer Armitage Aruta Enterprises, Chuck & Gail Aruta Aspen Meadows Pack Station Bianchi Club Lambs Black Oak Casino Bolton Feed Jeff & Rachel Castongia Blake Elliott Insurance Josh Bloom Family Calaveras-Tuolumne Cattlewomen’s Association Caldwell Insurance Services California Wood Fibers Cavalieri Ranch, Dave & Renee Scheller CEO Construction Clint’s Trophy Mart, Sue Mart Cost U Less Jennifer Alderson Croft & Eileen Tierney Dedra Danicourt Ron & Tara Dennis Deutsch Ranch, Stacy & Brianna Deutsch Diestel Turkey Ranch Don & Kathleen Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fisher Front Porch, Inc. Galaxy Ranch Performance Horses, Deanna Clark Bill & Anita Hamilton Ron & Krishna Hamilton The Helmbold Family Jodi Hembree John & Linda Hembree Del & Judy Hodges Hurst Ranch Feeds & Fencing Tayland Jolly Kamps Propane, Glenn Reibin Dan & Judie Kavanaugh K Bar Ranch, Stan & Rachelle Kellogg Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station Kiriluk Ranch Kiwanis Club of Groveland The Kohn Family Law Office of Mark Borden Linda Mager Mike & Evelyn Mainguth Tim & Patti McEwen Ben, Susie & Kim McRae Evon Meckler Marty & Kim Meckler Jim Miller

Mono Way Veterinary Hospital Rod & Beth Moore Terry & Sue Moore Nancy’s Hope Napa Auto Parts Rick Nelson Chris & Simone Oakes Ed Orpurt Trucking Jeffrey Paris, Wells Fargo Advisors Stephanie Wilson Phillips Ida Ponder Dimitri Postolu Radovich Hay & Feed Randy’s Tire & Wheel Jesse & Jenny Riedel Rock Creek Ranch, Bob & Lori Mills Matt & Corrie Romena Nathan & Doni Rosasco Safeway Save Mart Deniel Sheffield Sierra Pacific Industries Sierra Veterinary Care, Dr. Jeff Wittman Sierra Vista Optometry, Dr. Douglas Fleming Sharon Smales & Mark Sandner Casey Smith Sonora Elks Lodge Sonora Grocery Outlet Sonora Trading Post Stanislaus Farm Supply Tidball Family Tommy’s Window Coverings Treat Enterprises, Steven Treat Dennis & Shelley Truelock Tuolumne County 4-H Leaders Council Tuolumne County Cattlemen’s Association Tuolumne County Farm Bureau Tuolumne County Sheriff Posse Tuolumne County Small Livestock Association Tuolumne Market Wade's Heavy Equipment Repair Jay C Wallace Plumbing Western States Angus Auxiliary Margaret Whitelaw The Kerry Williams family Dave Wise The Wittman Family Wes & Maggi Wittman Ty & Toni Wivell Wright’s Tire, Jon Wright Zooz Xing, Annette Pleis

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MOTHER LODE FAIR

CAREN EILRICH PERPETUAL AWARD OUTSTANDING SMALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR

Awarded to the Tuolumne County outstanding exhibitor of small livestock. Open to exhibitors of Goats, Poultry, and Rabbits at the Mother Lode Fair in their second year of showing and above. Not open to 4-H Primary members and Primary showmanship does not count toward years of eligibility. Applications for this award must be turned in to the Small Livestock barn by Thursday, July 6, 2017 by 5:00 PM. Application to be completed by Exhibitor. Interviews for this award will be conducted on Saturday, July 8 beginning at 8:30 AM. See the Interview Schedule posted in the Rabbit/Poultry barn on Friday. Applicants must wear official show uniform during interview and furnish a printed copy of their project records. Each candidate may make use of an individual descriptive display; if not entered as an exhibit, it may only be in place during the time of interview. Judging is under the supervision of the Tuolumne County Small Livestock Exhibitors’ Association.

ENTRY FORM

Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone Number: # Years showing small livestock at Mother Lode Fair: Club/Chapter: Description of Small Livestock entries:

Signature of Exhibitor

Signature of Advisor/Leader

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MOTHER LODE FAIR

OUTSTANDING LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR AWARD This award is given to the top Tuolumne County 4-H and FFA exhibitors, second year and above, for maintaining and improving the quality of the Mother Lode Fair Livestock Area. Perpetual trophies and buckles are awarded, sponsored by the Wittman Family. Judging is under the supervision of the Livestock Superintendent. Applications for this award must be received at the fair office by the livestock entry deadline, Monday, June 12, 2017. Additional forms and notification of interview appointment will be mailed to applicants. Applicants must wear official show uniform during interview. Each candidate may make use of an individual descriptive display; however, it may only be in place during the time of interview. Application to be completed by Exhibitor.

ENTRY FORM

Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone Number: # years showing livestock at Mother Lode Fair: Club/Chapter: Description of Livestock entries: Signature of Exhibitor

Signature of Advisor/Leader

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2017 MOTHER LODE FAIR

LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS - WRISTWRAP & PARKING PERMIT REQUEST FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM or ONE MUST BE ON FILE IN FAIR OFFICE

· Each EXHIBITOR is given a wristwrap at no charge. · Each FAMILY MEMBER (i.e., parent or guardian; brother or sister under the age of eighteen may purchase a wristwrap for $20 each · After July 1, 2017, each wristwrap will be sold for $25.00 · Only ONE (1) parking permit per livestock family may be purchased at $45

· Complete the form. Hand deliver or mail with payment to: Mother Lode Fair, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA 95370 · Pick up Wristwraps and Parking permit at the outside table in the Livestock area on Monday, July 3 from 2-8 PM

EXHIBITOR NAME (Last name first) AGE SPECIES EXHIBITED

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2

3

WRISTWRAP REQUEST - Family Members (List names & relationship)

1

2

3

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PARKING PERMIT REQUEST

Name of Person Requesting Permit:

Check One: Leader Livestock Parent Livestock Exhibitor

Club or Chapter: Number of Exhibitors in Club/Chapter:

Vehicle #1 Make & Model: Vehicle #1 License:

Vehicle #2 Make & Model: Vehicle #2 License:

Exhibitor Wristwrap @ N/C = $ N/C _ Family Wristwraps @ $20.00 = $_________________

TO USE A CREDIT CARD: VISA or MASTERCARD ONLY 1 Parking Permit @ $45.00 = $ VISA Number: Entry Fees (see entry form) = $_________________ MasterCard Number: Insurance Fee ($6 per exhibitor) = $_________________ Expiration Date: SUB TOTAL = $_________________ Total Amount: $ Credit Card usage fee = $_________________ Cardholder Signature: (credit card fee is 3.5% of total, $3.95 minimum) I agree to pay the above amount per the card issuer agreement. TOTAL = $_________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Receipt #: Date: _________________________________________________

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