RAPIDES PARISH

RAPIDES PARISH FAIR GROUNDS

Hwy 71 S • Alexandria, Louisiana

www.therapidesparishfair.com

Adult Division – Rules and Regulations

1. Open to any adult resident of Rapides Parish.

2. Only 2013-2014 products may be exhibited. (Made since the 2013 fair). Articles previously exhibited will disqualified.

3. Prizes will be awarded only to articles deemed worthy of a prize by the judges.

4. Articles that are not on this premium list will not be accepted for exhibited.

5. Only one article may be entered for each premium by any one exhibitor.

6. Canned products accepted in standard jars only (ex. Ball, Kerr, Mason, and Golden Harvest jars.

7. All items not advancing to State Fair are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2014. Articles not picked up after the Rapides Parish Fair must be picked up between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2014. At the end of this period, if not claimed, these items will be donated to a worthy cause, Exception – Fresh Fruits and Vegetables will be disposed of at the fairgrounds, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2014.

8. *Instructions for items progressing to the State fair are available as separate fact sheet. You

may obtain one from the Extension/4-H office.

9. Permission by the exhibitor must be given at time of entry in order for articles to be sent to the state fair.

ALL RULES, REGULATIONS, PREMIUM OFFERINGS, ETC., APPEARING IN THIS CATALOG ARE SUBJECT TO CORRECTION IN EVENT OF ANY PRINTING ERRORS THAT WOULD TEND TO CHANGE THE MEANING OR INTENT.

Outstanding Adult Exhibitor Points will be awarded on all entries in the Adult Division as follows:

5 points for 1st place 4 points for 2nd place 3 points for 3rd place

Awards will presented at the Senior Citizens Day at the Fair, October 10, 2014.

Adult Division

Class 1 – Clothing (Superintendents: Frank Candilero and Lisa Salard) (Please bring garments on hangers) 1st - $6.00 2nd- $5.50 3rd- $5.00

1. Infant dress or outfit 2. Child’s dress or outfit (ages 2-5) 3. Child’s dress or outfit (age 6-9) 4. Child’s pants and top set 5. Smocked, hand sewn or embroidered child’s garment 6. Pants suit (adult) – 2 pieces, matching or coordinate 7. Blouse (lady’s) set in sleeves and collar 8. Blouse (lady’s) other type 9. Shirt man or boys 10. Dress (daytime, street or church) 11. Dress adult formal 12. Sleeping garment (infant) 13. Vest 14. Toddler’s dress (age 1-3) 15. Sleepwear (adult) 16. Sleepwear (child) 17. Pre-teen/teen’s dress 18. Apron (functional) 19. Apron (fancy holiday) 20. Robe (child or adult) 21. Pants (men or boy’s) 22. Child’s hat (no knit or crochet) 23. Adult hat ( no knit or crochet) 24. Skirt (adult) 25. Pants (lady’s) 26. Skirt & matching blouse 27. Appliqued garment (no ready made) 28. Wearable art 29. Child’s costume 30. Adult Costume 31. Jumper (adult) 32. Jumper (child) 33. Cloth purse 34. Patchwork jacket 35. Miscellaneous (not In premiums 1-34)

CLOTHING ARTICLES WILL BE SENT TO THE STATE FAIR PROVIDED THERE IS A CATEGORY FOR TH ARTICLE AND PERMISSION IS GIVEN BY THE EXHIBITOR AT THE TIME OF ENTERING.

SECTION A

Class 2 – Handmade Crochet Superintendent: Patsy Casida Premiums- 1st 2nd 3rd $6.00 $5.50 $5.00

1. Sweater or jacket (man or boy) 2. Sweater or jacket (woman or girl) 3. Sweater (pre schooler) 4. Set: hat (or cap) and scarf 5. Baby set – sacque, cap and bootee 6. Stole (adult) 7. Cape (adult) 8. Poncho (adult) 9. Poncho (child) 10. Cape (child) 11. Shawl (child) 12. Collars (crochet or tatting) 13. Bedspread 14. Stuffed toys 15. Centerpieces 16. Crochet purse 17. Slippers (adult) 18. Slippers (child) 19. Vest (adult) 20. Vest (child) 21. Hat 22. Scarf 23. Any other garment (not included in Premium 1-20)

HANDMADE KNIT OR CROCHET ARTICLES WILL BE SENT TO STATE FAIR PROVIDED THERE IS A CATEGORY FOR THE ARTICLE AND PERMISSION IS GIVEN BY THE EXHIBITOR AT THE TIME OF ENTERING.

Class 3 –Knit Superintendent: Patsy Casida 1st Place- $6.00 2nd Place-$5.50 3rd Place -$5.00 1. Sweater or jacket (man or boy) 2. Sweater or jacket (woman or girl) 3. Sweater (pre-schooler) 4. Set: hat (or cap) and scarf 5. Baby set – sacque, cap and bootee 6. Stole, cape or poncho 7. Collars 8. Bedspread 9. Purse 10. Slippers (child) 11. Slippers (adult) 12. Vest (adult) 13. Vest (child) 14. Stuffed toy or doll 15. Hat 15. Scarf 17. Any other garment

Class 4 – Household or Home Improvement Superintendents: Helen Candiloro, Roxie Castro, Lisa Salard

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ST Place: $6.00 2

nd Place - $5.50 3

rd Place - $5.00

Afghans

1. Crocheted baby 2. Crocheted (blocks) 3. Crocheted (one piece) 4. Crocheted (appliqued or decorated) 5. Knitted (child) 6. Crocheted panels/strips 7. Broomstick 8. Knitted (baby) 9. Other –mixed work afghan

Quilts – hand quilted only 10. Patchwork 11. Appliqued 12. Child or baby quilt

Quilts – Machine Quilted Only 13. Patchwork 14. Appliqued 15. Child or baby quilt

BEDROOMS LINENS & PILLOWS 16. Quilt top (patchwork, appliqued, other) 17. Crocheted bedspread 18. Puff, cathedral or other quilt (no child’s quilt) 19. Bedspread 20. Piece look and quilted quilt 21. Foundation piecing 22. Quillow 23. Miniature Quilt 24. Decorative pillow (crocheted) 25. Decorative pillow (quilted) 26. Decorative pillow (cross stitch) 27. Decorative pillow (embroidery) 28. Decorative pillow (other) 29. Homemade pillow cases (colored embroidery on white cases set of 2) 30. Homemade pillow cases (colored embroidery on colored cases set of 2) 31. Homemade pillow cases (other painted, tatted, crochet etc) 32. Stuffed home decoration

Table linens – tablecloths 33. Placemats/napkins (2 each)

34. Handmade tablecloth (cross stitch, embroidery, etc.) 35. Crocheted 36. Table runner 37. Other

Needlecraft (other than pillows) 38. Crocheted doilies 39. Quilted accessories (no pillow or throws) 40. Quilted wall hanging 41. Candlewicking (no pillows) 42. Tatting 43. Other than above 44. Needlepoint 45. Crewel embroidery 46. Swedish embroidery (huck) 47. Teneriffe embroidery (chicken –scratch or snowflaking)

Area Rugs 48. Hooked 49. Braided 50. Crochet

Household or home improvement articles will be sent to state fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

Food Preservation

Classes 5-9

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 6.00 5.50 5.00

Class 5 – Canned Vegetables Superintendents: Frances Philpot (All foods must be canned in standard canning jars – Kerr, Ball Golden Harvest, etc. Foods canned in mayonnaise jars, etc, will be disqualified.) Canning entries will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for that entry at the State Fair and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

1. Quart or pint green beans 2. Pint carrots (sliced or diced) 3. Pint corn (whole grain) 4. Pint peas (crowder, purple hull, cream etc. 5. Pint okra and tomatoes 6. Pint squash 7. Quart or pint tomatoes 8. Pint lima beans 9. Pint greens 10. Pint okra 11. Quart vegetable soup mix 12. Pint cream style corn

Class 6 – Canned Fruits Superintendent: Julia Helire 13. Quart blackberries 14. Quart figs 15. Quart peaches (halves) 16. Quart peaches (sliced) 17. Quart pears (sliced)

Quart pears (halves) 19. Quart dewberries 20. Quart boysenberries 21. Quart blueberries 22. Quart huckleberries 23. Pint apple or pear sauce

Class 7 – Preserves, Jellies, Marmalades, Jams Superintendents: Jackie Jones, Geraldine Mayo and Doris Simpson (Jellies will not be judged if sealed with paraffin; a standard glass jar with a 2-piece lid must be used. Where fruit is not specified owners should label the jar as to fruit used) 24. Pint or half-pint crabapple jelly 25. Pint or half-pint grape jelly 26. Pint or half-pint plum jelly 27. Pint or half-pint mayhaw jelly 28. Pint or half-pint muscadine jelly 29. Pint or half-pint blackberry jelly 30. Pint or half-pint dewberry jelly 31. Pint or half-pint any other jelly 32. Pint or half-pint pepper jelly

33. Pint or half-pint blueberry jelly 34. Pint or half-pint fig jam 35. Pint or half-pint blackberry or dewberry jam 36. Pint or half pint strawberry jam 37. Pint or half pint strawberry fig jam 38. Pint or half-pint peach jam 39. Pint or half-pint plum jam 40. Pint or half-pint apple jelly 41. Pint or half-pint fig preserves 42. Pint or half-pint other preserves 43. Pint or half-pint pear preserves 44. Pint or half-pint peach preserves 45. Pint or half-pint strawberry preserves 46. Pint or half-pint blueberry jam 47. Pint or half pint blueberry jam 48. Pint or half pint apple butter 49. Pint or half pear butter 50. Pint or half pint any other butter 51. Pint or half pint pear jam 52. Pint or half-pint other jam 53. Pint or half-pint pear honey

Class 8 – Pickles and Relishes Superintendents: Debbie Boudreaux and Beth Gardner

54. Pint cut pickles (dill) 55. Pint whole pickles (sweet) 56. Quart or pint whole pickles (dill) 57. Pint lime-treated sweet cucumber pickles - sliced 58. Quart or pint cinnamon pickle rings 59. Pint bread and butter pickles (cucumber) 60. Pint bread and butter pickles (squash) 61. Pint green tomato pickles 62. Pint pickled beets (whole or sliced) 63. Pint pickled okra 64. Pint other pickled vegetable 65. Pint squash pickles 66. Pint any other relish 67. Pint Dixie relish 68. Pint green tomato relish 69. Pint pear relish 70. Pint chili sauce 71. Pint salsa 79. Quart pear pickles 80. Pint Chow Chow 81. Pint corn relish 82. Pint dilled green bean pickles 83. Quart peach pickles 84. Pint pepper pickles 85. Pint mixed pickles 86. Pint pepper and pear relish 87. Pint pickle relish 88. Pint pear mince meat

Class 9 – Canned Fruit Juice No fruit juices will be sent to the State Fair 89. Quart tomato juice 90. Quart blackberry, boysenberry, or dewberry juice 91. Quart grape juice 92. Quart plum juice 93. Quart mayhaw juice 94. Quart blueberry juice

Food Preservation items will be sent to State Fair provided there is category the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

Class 10 – Handicraft Superintendents: Pat Lovette, Dolores Odom, and Maedean Achord

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd

6.00 5.50 5.00

1. Holiday tablecloth 2. Christmas tree skirt 3. Christmas tree ornament -6 4. Holiday door or wall decoration (made of fabric) 5. Other holiday decoration 6. Christmas stocking (counted cross stitch) 7. Christmas stocking (other) 8. Fabric doll 9. Decorated garment (painted appliqued, etc) 10. Other fabric novelties (book covers, children’s fabric books) 11. Stuffed toy (one-no dolls) 12. Stuffed home decoration 13. Halloween decorations 14. Hanukkah decoration 15. Thanksgiving decoration 16. Valentine decoration 17. Easter decoration 18. Independence Day decoration 19. Any Patriotic decoration 20. Mardi Gras decoration 21. Kwanza decoration 22. Any other Religious holiday decoration 23. Pastel painting 24. Oil painting (original) 25. Acrylic painting (original) 26, Watercolor picture (original) 27. Charcoal picture 28. Pencil picture 29. Pen & ink picture 30. Creative wall hanging (other than framed or macramé items) 31. Wreaths 32. Fabric covered basket 33. Desk accessories 34. Kitchen accessories 35. Stained glass 36. Pot holders (2) 37. Wood carving of small article (not larger than 18”) 38. Wood crafts (no larger than 18” in any direction) 39. Scrap booking (contents will be judged) 40. Hand woven basket

41. Jewelry (limit 1 piece or 1 set) 42. Latch hook wall hanging 43. Tole painting and folk art (no fabric) 44. Tole painting on fabric 45. Leather carving and tooling 46. Wood burning – no kits 47. Counted cross stitch (pictures 12” and under) 48. Counted cross stitch (pictures over 12”) 49. Any other cross stitch 50. Smocked article 51. Calligraphy 52. Other pictures (not needlepoint, crewel or cross stitch) 53. Stenciled item 54. Fowl wood carving 55. People wood carving 56. Aquatic wood carving 57. Animal wood carving 58. Other wood carving 59. Wood crafts (larger than 18”) 60. Plaster article (1 article) 61. Hobbies (collections only – coins, insects, stamps, etc.) 62. Plastic canvas art 63. Decoupage 64. Miscellaneous (not included in Premiums 1-63) Handicraft items will be sent to the State Fair provided there is a category for the item and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

Class 11 – Adult Photography Amateur only

Premiums: 1

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6.00 5.50 5.00 Rules: 1. Photography exhibits should be in clear protective sheets. 2. Photographs in frames will not be allowed. 3. Photographs will not be sent to State Fair.

1. B & W – people (8X10) print 2. B & W – animal (8X10) print 3. B & W – other (8X10) print 4. Color – people (8X10) print 5. Color – animal (8X10) print 6. Color – other (8X10) print 7. Sepia tone (people) 8. Sepia tone (animals) 9. Sepia tone (other) 10. Manipulated photo

Class 12 – Cakes and Breads ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ITEMS THAT REQUIRE NO REFRIGERATION

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 6.00 5.50 5.00

1. White layer cake/icing 2. Chocolate layer cake /icing 3. German sweet chocolate cake 4. Pound cake 5. Other pound cake 6. Angel food cake, with or without icing 7. Yellow layer cake with icing 8. Party or special occasion cake to be judged on decoration only 9. Holiday yeast bread 10. Sweet roll (yeast) or cinnamon rolls (3) 11. Loaf quick bread (1) 8/1/4 X 4 or 9X5 12. Yeast rolls – plain 3 13. Biscuits 14. Muffins (3) 15. Pecan pie 16. Fruit pie 17. Other pie (must not need refrigeration) 18. Pralines (6 pieces) 19. Chocolate fudge (6 pieces) 20. Divinity (6 pieces) 21, Candy – other (6 pieces) 22. Drop Cookies (6) 23. Bar cookies (6) 24. Rolled cookies (6) cookies cut with a cookie cutter 25. Miscellaneous (not included in premiums 1-24)

Class 13 – Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4.00 3.50 3.00

1. Six (6) pears 2. Six (6) Japanese persimmons 3. Six (6) ears popcorn 4. One (1) big pumpkin 5. One (1) pie pumpkin 6. One (1) Longfellow pumpkin 7. Six (6) pods okra 8. Six (6) radishes 9. One (1) cushaw 10. Six (6) tomatoes 11. Six (6) sweet bell peppers 12. Six (6) pimento peppers 13. Six (6) other peppers 14. Eight (8) Irish potatoes 15. Eight (8) sweet potatoes 16. Three (3) egg plants 17. Six (6) turnips 18. Six (6) beets 19. Bunch shallots 20. Bunch collards 21. Bunch mustard 22. 2-inch bunch snap beans 23. 2-inch bunch field peas 24. Pint hot pepper (no ornamental pepper) 25. Pint lima beans 26. Three (3) squash 27. Six (6) carrots 28. Quart pecans (in shell) 29. Six (6) cucumbers 30. Quart peanuts (in shell) 31. One (1) cabbage 32. One (1) cauliflower 33. One (1) bunch broccoli 34. Miscellaneous vegetables (not listed above) 35. Miscellaneous fruit (not listed above)

Note: Presentation of awards & certificates for: Most Outstanding Senior Citizens Exhibitor; Senior Citizen Fair Exhibitor; Nursing Home Exhibitors and Handicapped Exhibitors, will be presented at special program. Points will be awarded on all entries made in the Senior Citizen Division, Nursing Home Division and Handicap Division of the Fair as follows: 10 points for 3rd place 15 points for 2nd place 20 points for 1st place

Class 1 – Senior Citizens Division Open to any resident of Rapides Parish, age 60 years & older. Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class.

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st Place - $6.00 2

nd Place - $5.50 3

rd Place - $5.00

Aprons 1. Functional 2. Fancy Garments & Accessories (Machine Sewed) 3. Adult 4. Children 5. Other garments & accessories Afghans 6. Crocheted – plain 7. Crocheted –original design 8. Crocheted – blocks 9. Baby 10. Other Afghans – broomstic, scraps, etc. 11. Knitted 12. Crocheted – ripple Pillows 13. Crocheted 14. Embroidery 15. Other pillows 16. Chicken Scratch 17. Candlewicking 18. Patchwork 19. Needlepoint Pillow Cases 20. Embroidery 21. Other pillow cases Quilts 22. Appliqued

SECTION B

23. Patchwork –any size 24. Piece look & quilted 25. Baby 26. Other quilts 27. Quilt tops – not quilted 28. Embroidered & quilted Crochet 29. Clothing articles – adult 30. Clothing articles – children 31. Doilies 32. Collars 33. Home Accessory Article 34. Other crochet 35. Bedspread 36. Tablecloths 37. Hat Knitting 38. Adult garments (sweaters, shawls, scarves, footwear, cap & mittens, etc. 39. Childrens’ garments – sweaters, shawls, scarves, footwear, caps & mittens, etc 40. Other knitting Handiwork 41. Embroidery 42. Tatting – on an article only 43. Tatting – separate article 44. Counted cross stitch 45. Decorated wearing apparel 46. Other handiwork – no ceramic 47. Purse 48. Belt 49. Chicken scratch 50. Crewel embroidery 51. Needlepoint 52. Plain cross stitch 53. Smocking Painting 54. Oil – original 55. Acrylic –original 56. Watercolors – original 57. Pastels – original 58. Charcoal, pen & ink, or pencil Crafts 59. Stuffed toys 60. Dolls – stuffed 61. Dolls –other 62. Christmas items (large) 63. Christmas items (small) 64. Holiday items

65. Other 66. Quilted wallhangings 67. Small article (not larger than 18”) 68. Ceramics 69. Seasonal decoration (outdoor article) 70. Seasonal decoration (indoor article) 71. Handmade flowers 72. Plaster articles 73. Tea towels 74. Pot holder -2 Woodwork 75. Wood carvings 76. Birdhouse 77. Woodburning 78. Toys 79. Other Senior citizen articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the artlcle and permission is given by the exhibitor at time of entering.

Class 2 – Nursing Home Division Superintendents: Emma Jean Huffman, & Peggy Pearson Note: Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. 1st Place - $6.00 2nd - $5.50 3rd- $5.00

1. Garments – hand or machine made 2. Afghans – crochet or knit - large 3. Afghans – crochet or knit – baby 4. Personal clothing article (crochet or knit 5. Lap robes 6. Crochet or knit (other) 7. Crewel or needlepoint items – pictures, etc 8. Embroidery household items – scarves, centerpieces, pillowcases, etc. 9. Painted household items – scarves, centerpieces, pillowcases, etc. 10. Pillowcases – patchwork 11. Pillows – terrycloth or other 12. Pillows – crewel 13. Pillows – needlepoint 14. Rugs 15. Artwork – oil painting – freehand 16. Artwork – watercolor or other – freehand 17. Artwork – paint by number 18. Ceramics 19. Plaster 20. Woodwork – small 21. Woodwork – large 22. Seasonal decoration 23. Handicraft – not wood 24. Tea towels 25. Pot holders – 2 26. Stuffed animals or dolls 27. Quilt top – not quilted 28. Quilt – quilted 29. Beadwork 30. Punch embroidery 31. Macrame – small 32. Dolls 33. Miscellaneous – exhibits not covered in Premiums 1-32

Nursing Home articles will not be sent to State Fair.

Class 3 – Handicapped Division Superintendent: Emma Jean Huffman

Open to any adult handicap resident of a community home, foster home or private home in Rapides Parish. (Adult Division rules and regulations apply to this class.)

1st- 6.00 2nd – 5.50 3rd – 5.00

1. Afghans crochet or knit - large 2. Afghans – crochet or knit – bay 3. Embroidery 4. Needlepoint or crewel items 5. Pillows 6. Crochet or knit - other 7. Plaster 8. Woodwork – small 9. Handicraft – not wood 10. Artwork – ink or watercolor 11. Artwork- other 12. Pot holder 13. Seasonal decoration 14. Latch hook 15. Painted household item 16. Jewelry 17. Pottery 18. Miscellaneous (exhibits not covered in Premiums 1-16)

Pre 4-H Division

(Pre 4-H Youth ages 3 to 8) Superintendent: Colleen Lee, LaTel Lee,Lizbeth Lee

Assistant Superintendents: Kaite Lacour & Violet LaCour

*This division is open to school children age 3-8 years old who are residents of Rapides Parish. *Obtain entry information at the parish 4-H office. Premiums Paid 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00

Class 1 – Ages 3 and 4 1. Drawing (original) 2. Handicraft (handmade) 3. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric 4. Table Accessory (small size only) 5. Fabric creation (handmade item from fabric)

Class 2 – Ages 5 and 6 1. Drawing (original) 2. Handicraft (handmade) 3. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric 4. Table Accessory (small size only)

5. Fabric creation (handmade item from fabric)

Class 3 – Ages 7 and 8 1. Drawing (original) 2. Handicraft (handmade) 3. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric 4. Table Accessory (small size only)

5. Fabric creation (handmade item from fabric)

Section C

Youth Division

Pet Show

Rules and Regulations – Open to residents of Rapides Parish Only.

1. Any type of pet (with the exception of dogs) can be shown as long as it can be handled or controlled by the individual. The pet must belong to the exhibitor. The pet must be a living, breathing anima!

2. Contestants will be competing for trophies and ribbons in these categories: 1. Cutest Pet 5. Most Lovable Pet 2. Best All Around Pet 6. Biggest Pet 3. Most Unusual Pet 7. Smallest Pet 4. Best Groomed Pet 8. Best Behave Pet

3. All pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets should they have an accident. Disposal materials will be provided. It is suggested you exercise your pet before the show to reduce this possibility.

4. Dogs may be shown in the Pet Show ONLY in the Non 4-H Division (ages 3-5 & 6-8). 4-H’ers may show their dog in the Dog Show ONLY. Non 4-H’ers (ages 9-18) must show their dog in the non 4-H Dog Show.

5. Exhibitors may show only one (1) pet. 6. The same pet may not be shown by more than one exhibitor.

Classes and Age Groups for Pet Show are as follows: Class 1 – Non 4-H Class 2 – Non 4-H Class 3 - 4-H Class 4- 4-H Ages (3-5) Ages (6-8) Grades 4-6 Grades (7-12) *No insects may be entered. *Ages of are the child. *Puppies must be at least 6 weeks old and able to walk on a leash if entered in the Dog Show. No animal under the age of 4 weeks may be shown.

SECTION D

CLASS 4 PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST General Rules: 1. This contest is open to any Kindergarten through 3rd grade class in any school in the Rapides Parish School System and the parochial school system within Rapides Parish. Accredited private schools may also take part in this contest. 2. A class may enter one (1) entry in the contest. One entry is defined as ONE decorated pumpkin. (Example: Mrs. Brown’s 1st grade class at ABC Elementary may enter one (1) decorated pumpkin as a class project into competition.) 3. NO carving of pumpkins is allowed. No artificial pumpkins may be used. The pumpkin cannot be a miniature pumpkin in size. 4. All pumpkins must be decorated without any cutting made to the pumpkin. All decorating must be completed prior to arrival at the Fair. 5. Completed pumpkins must be brought to the Fair’s Exhibit Building between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7th for entry into the contest. The pumpkins will remain on display the duration of the Fair. 6. Pumpkins must be picked up on Sunday, October 12th between the hours of 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. Pumpkins cannot be picked up at any other time. Any pumpkins remaining on the premises after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 12th will be discarded. Categories for judging include: 1. Scariest 2. Funniest 3. Movie Character 4. School Mascot *A class may enter only one (1) decorated pumpkin total. Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00

4-H DIVISION (4-H, FFA, & FCCLA)

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All classes of this division open for competition only to bonafide members of the 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA clubs in Rapides Parish. An exhibitor must be 9 years old before January 1, 2015 to be eligible to exhibit.JUNIOR EXHIBITOR—Exhibitors who are under 14 years of age as of January 1, 2015. SENIOR EXHIBITOR—Exhibitors who are 14 years of age or older as of January 1, 2015. In all classes, the age of the contestant is computed as of January 1, 2015. 3. Only current year products may be exhibited in all classes except livestock. 4. Each exhibitor may enter only one (1) article in each premium number except in livestock classes or as noted. 5. A high school graduate who is attending college may exhibit his/her first regular semester in college. 6. Exhibitors will not be permitted to show more than 3 MARKET STEERS, 3 MARKET HOGS, 3 MARKET GOATS, OR 3 MARKET LAMBS. Exhibitors will be allowed to show only one (1) BREEDING BEEF, DAIRY, SWINE, GOAT, SHEEP and/or HORSE per class. 7. All exhibitors will use their own animals in SHOWMANSHIP & PERFORMANCE classes. 8. Exhibitors are required to furnish water and feed troughs, all feed and hay, and will be responsible for care of their animals and cleaning of pens and tie spaces during the Fair. (NO straw will be allowed for bedding in the barn.) 9. No hay to be fed in the bedding area. 10. In Beef, Dairy, Swine and Sheep Breeding, animals must be registered in the name of the youth exhibitor. 11. Any animal that is not halter broke and is considered unsafe by the Livestock Committee, that is to be shown by the 4-H exhibitor, will be removed from the show. 12. All animals must be tied in their designated area from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. each day except while grooming animals.

13. Superintendents will be responsible for operating the scales for weighing of all market animals. 14. Exhibitors violating this rule will forfeit premium money. 15. All exhibits must be made by exhibitor. 16. All crops and garden exhibits must be produced at the exhibitor’s home or farm. 17. Canned products must be exhibited in any standard jar manufactured for home canning. 18. All worthy exhibits that do not receive a premium will receive a ribbon. UNWORTHY EXHIBITS—In cases where one exhibit is being exhibited in a class, the judge shall make his award

Dog Show (*Open only to Rapides Parish Residents)

1. 4-H members must enter their dogs in the 4-H Division of the Dog Show. 4-H members must

enter their animals in the Non 4-H Division (ages 4-18). Only for 4-H Dog Show will juniors and Seniors Divisions be divided as follows: Junior (4th -7th grade); Senior (8th-12th grade)

2. Dogs need not be registered or purebred to enter competition, but must be owned by the handler.

3. A dog may be entered and show in only one division of the Dog Show. An exhibitor may show only one dog.

4. A dog may only be shown once by one person. In other words, the same dog cannot be shown by more than one person and can only be show one time.

5. Any dog who is unmanageable or exhibits any temper toward judges, handlers, or other dogs will be excused from the ring and will not be place in the competition.

6. Dogs will be entered in competition according to the dog’s height. They will be entered as SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE. The following heights will be used:

SMALL DOG – under 12 inches MEDIUM DOG -12 inches through 18 inches LARGE DOG – over 18 inches

7. It is suggested that all competitors check their dog’s rabies and parvo vaccination certificate and see that they are current.

8. All dogs owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs should they have an accident. Disposal materials will be provided. It is suggested you exercise your pet before the show to reduce this possibility.

9. Winners in each class of both the 4-H and Non 4-H Dog Show will compete for BEST DOG OF SHOW 4-H and BEST DOG OF SHOW NON 4-H. Trophies will be awarded to each class winner, and ribbons to all participants.

10. Dogs must wear a collar and a leash only. No decoration is permitted in dog show. 11. Dogs will be judged on grooming, appearance, and handling. 12. Decision of judges is final.

Premiums paid in each division as follows: Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00

Class 1- 4-H (Junior (4th-7th Grade) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large

Class 2 – 4-H Senior (8th-12th Grade) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large

Class 3 - Non 4-H

All Ages (9-18) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large Champion Round

Goat Show

Superintendents: Terry Washington & Tunk Andries Assistant Superintendents: Lauren James, Sadie Cole Rules and Regulations

1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Animals must be entered by 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2014. Judging will begin at

4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2014. 3. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal.

Market Goats: Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 1. All goats must be dehorned. 2. All goats must not show evidence of permanent incisors. 3. Wether or doe goats are eligible to show. 4. All goats will be weight individually and classified into divisions. Goats eligible to show must be a

minimum of 45 pounds. There is no maximum weight. 5. All goats must be slicked sheared within 7 days prior to the show. 6. Market goats will be dehorned, polled, or disbudded. Any scurs or horn structures must be

blunted and not exceed one inch in length.

Commercial Doe Show There will be two classes offered.

1. Spring doeling (Must have no visible evidence of the emergence of part or all of one or both of the first pair of permanent incisors.)

2. Yearling doe (two and four teeth are allowed) 3. Aged doe (6 tooth and over) 4. Does showing in the Commercial Market Doe classes cannot be entered or shown in the Market

Goat Division. 5. All Commercial Market Does must have ear tag for identification in the class. 6. Commercial Does can be shown with hair or slick sheared. 7. All Commercial Does may be shown with horns or dehorned.

Junior Breeding Goat Show 1. All breeding goats must have registration papers. They maybe purebred or percentage does. 2. Breeds for Breeding Goats: 1 – Registered Full Blood 2 – Registered Percentage 3 - AOB CLASSES

1. Jan. 1, 2014– June 30, 2014 2. July 1, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2013 3. Jan 1, 2013– June 30, 2013 4. July 1, 2012 – Dec. 31, 2012 5. July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 6. Born June 30, 2011 and older 7. Grand Champion Female 8. Reserve Grand Champion Female 9. Buck, kid buck born July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 10. Grand Champion Buck 11. Reserve Grand Champion Buck

Goat Showmanship Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 Classes:

1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. Champion – Rosette – Trophy 10. Champion Junior Showman – Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

Poultry Show Superintendents: Randy Turner, Jim Brownlee, Elizabeth Brownlee and Patricia Turner

1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Exhibitors must be in possession and ownership of the birds by two (2) months of age. 3. Exhibitors are encouraged to feed and water their exhibits at least once during the fair. 4. 4-H and FFA Poultry Show Birds will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014, from

9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 5. 4-H and FFA Poultry Show judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014 6. No registration fees required in the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show. 7. Birds will be judged by the American Standard of Perfections in the show. No Crossbred

birds will be shown. 8. NO exhibit other than in good health and in good condition will be received in the show. 9. Those exhibiting poultry will do so at their own risk. The poultry will be given special care and

attention and precaution will be taken to return the birds in good shape to owner. 10. Birds will be entered as cockerels, pullets, cocks, and hens. 11. Each exhibitor may enter in six premium numbers in the poultry division. Premiums

WILL NOT be paid for more than six (6) entries by one (1) exhibitor. 12. On SEPTEMBER 20, 2014, any bird needing testing for thyphoid/pullorum, testing be done

free of charge at the Dewitt Livestock Complex on Hwy 71 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All poultry has to be tested or they can not show.

13. The following definitions will apply to all exhibits in the poultry division: COCKEREL – A male bird under (1) year old PULLET – A female bird under one (1) year old COCK - A male bird over one (1) year old HEN – A female bird over one (1) year old 14. No birds over two (2) years old will be allowed to show. 15. Official release time for all birds is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. The Rapides

Parish Fair Association will not be responsible for entries after 6:30 p.m. 16. No selling of poultry in the barn. Premiums paid:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $5.00

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Notice: NEW HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR POULTRY - The Louisiana Livestock Sanitary Board recently passed the following regulation – Regulation 11768 Admittance of Louisiana Poultry to Fairs, Livestock Shows and Poultry Shows which states: All poultry going to Louisiana fairs, livestock shows, and poultry shows shall be accompanied by a VS Form 9-2 indicating the flock of origin is under the National Poultry Improvement Plan is free of Salmonella gallinarum (typhoid). If the flock of origin is not under the National Poultry Improvement Plan, the birds of breeding age must be accompanied by VS Form 9-2 health certificate or Certificate of Veterinary inspection indicating the birds were tested negative or pullorum/thyphoid within 90 days prior to admittance to the fair.

Class 1

Poultry classes of Cockerels, Pullets, Cocks and Hens will include classes accepted by “American Standard of Perfection”. Champion Standard $10 + Rosette Reserve Champion $8.00 + Rosette Champion Bantam $10 + Rosette Reserve Champion Bantam $10 + Rosette Champion Duck $ 10 + Rosette Reserve Champion Duck $10 + Rosette Best of Show $10

SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship will be held immediately following the poultry

Show on Thursday, October 9, 2014

1. Open to 4-H & FFA members that has poultry in the show. 2. Member must own the bird that they are doing showmanship with.

Premiums paid:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00

RABBIT SHOW Superintendents: Theresa Carroll, Kurt Thacker, Charlotte Carroll, Jenny Thacker, and Joel Petrus — RULES and REGULATIONS — 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. 4-H and FFA rabbits will be entered Wednesday, October 8, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 3. 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show judging will begin at 5:00 p.m.Thursday, October 9, 2014. 4. 4-H and FFA rabbits will be released Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. The Rapides Parish Fair Association will not be responsible for entries after 12:00 noon on Sunday October, 12, 2014. 5. Those exhibiting rabbits will do so at their own risk. The rabbits will be given special care and attention while in the livestock barn. Feed and water, as well as necessary containers, will be provided daily. Precaution will be taken to return all rabbits in good condition to their owners. 6. If you wish to feed and water your own rabbit, you must notify the Superintendents at check-in. These rabbits will be marked and left to their owners’ care. 7. Upon check-in, all exhibitors must complete a registration form. Please come knowing your rabbit’s breed, age, and sex. If you are unsure, one of the Superintendents will be able to assist you at registration. Once the registration form is signed, turned in, and checked by the Superintendents, no changes can made. This means no changes will be permitted on the day of the show. 8. Exhibitors may enter in six (6) classes. 9. Premiums WILL NOT be paid for more than six (6) entries by one (1) exhibitor. (EXCEPTION: Exhibitors will be allowed to show one (1) meat pen and/or one (1) single fryer in addition to the six (6) other entries.) 10. Premiums paid:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $5.00

11. Those breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) and listed in the Standard of Perfection will be allowed to show. For a list of recognized breeds, please visit www.arba.net/breeds.htm. A Breed Show will consist of 5 or more animals of the same breed in the same class. Classes with less than 5 will show in the AOB class. Mixed breed rabbits will be permitted to show at the 4-H show. Mixed breed rabbits will be the last breed to show and are not eligible for the Best in Show award. 12. Each breed will be divided into four (4) classes: Senior Buck, Senior Doe, Junior Buck, and Junior Doe. Seniors are those rabbits six (6) months of age and over, or those that meet specific weight requirements as listed in the Standard of Perfection. Juniors are those rabbits under six (6) months of age, or that that meet specific weight requirements as listed in the Standard of Perfection.

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13. The order of the show will be established on the day of the show. Meat Pens and the Single Fryer class will be shown first, followed by the various breeds. Mixed Breed rabbits will be the last classes to show. 14. The winners of each class within a breed will compete for Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex. Following the Mixed Breeds, all Best of Breeds will compete for Best in Show, 1st Runner Up, and 2nd Runner Up. Following the Best in Show selection, All Best Opposite Sex winners will compete for Best of Best Opposite Sex. 15. Those entries winning Best of Breed are automatically entered into the CLBRA’s Rabbit Show held on Saturday, October 11, free of charge. If you select to show in the CLRBA Show, you must have a permanent tattoo. 16. Exhibitors must show their own animals. Each exhibitor must bring his/her own rabbit to the show table. 17. Permanent tattoos are strongly encouraged but not required. All rabbit entries will be given a temporary number for identification purposes. 18. MEAT PENS– Meat Pens will consist of three (3) rabbits, all the

Beef Show

Chairman – Tunk Andries Superintendents: Reggie Lucas, Carmie Lucas, Assistant Superintendents: Kelly Lucas, Abby Bradford

Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. Additional Rules:

1. Breeding animals which are registered or recorded in the herd book or their respective breed association are eligible for show if the registration certificate contains animal identification data, a birthdate, ad a registration number.

2. All beef breeding entries must be registered or recorded with their respective breeding organization. Young Simmental and Simbrah cattle will be exempted if documentation showing eligibility for recording or registering is provided. Polled Hereford bulls from “Range Bull” certificates will not be eligible for showing.

3. Minimum weight for steer classes will be 850 lbs. with no maximum weight limit. 4. Minimum of five (5) entries per breed class or show in AOB (BI) or AOB (NBI). 5. All steers must have all baby teeth. No broken mouth allowed.

Class I - Market Steer Division Premiums paid:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 1. Prospect Steers 2. Light Weight Steers 3. Medium Weight Steers 4. Heavy Weight Steers 5. Grand Champion Market Steer – Rosette – Trophy 6. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer – Rosette

Class 2 – Beef Breeding Division Individual breed classes will be formed with five (5) or more entries per breed. 1st- 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $45.00 $42.50 $40.00 $37.50 $36.00 $32.50

Note: All bulls must be show with nose leads. The following classifications will be used for all breeds in the Youth Beef Breeding Division. 1. SPRING HEIFER CALF - calved March 1-April 30, 2014 2. JUNIOR HEFIER CALF – calved January 1-Febraury 28, 2014 3. WINTER HEIFER CALF - calved November 1-December 31, 2013 4. SENIOR HEIFER CALF - calved September 1 –October 31, 2013 5. LATER SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER – calved July 1-August 31, 2013 6. EARLY SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER – calved May 1-June 30, 2013 7. SPRING YEARLING HEIFER – calved March 1 – April 30, 2013 8. JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER, calved January 1-February 28, 2013 9. SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER – calved September 1-December 31, 2012 10. TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER - calved May 1-August 31, 2012 11. SPRING BULL CALF – calved March 1-April 30, 2014 12. JUNIOR BULL CALF – calved January 1-February 28, 2013 13. WINTER BULL CALF - calved November 1-December 31, 2013 14. SENIOR BULL CALF – calved September 1-October 31, 2013

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15. LATER SUMMER YEARLING BULL – calved July 1-August 31, 2013 16. EARLY SUMMER YEARLING BULL – calved May 1-June 30, 2013 17. SPRING YEARLING BULL - calved March 1-April 30, 2013 18. JUNIOR YEARLING BULL - calved January 1-February 28, 2013 19. SENIOR YEARLING BULL – calved September 1-December 31, 2012 20. TWO YEAR OLD BULL - calved May 1-August 31, 2012 21. CHAMPION FEMALE – Rosette – Trophy 22. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE – Rosette 23. CHAMPION BULL – Rosette – Trophy 24. RESERVE CHAMPION BULL – Rosette

Class III – Commercial Heifer Division

Premium Paid - 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50

1. This division is subject to the general rules and regulations in addition to these division rules.

2. Any crossbred/grade heifers are eligible to enter the commercial heifer division. 3. The weight of the heifer cannot be less than 400 pounds. Calves will be weighed only one

time. 4. The heifer must have a tag in ear when she comes to the show in October. 5. The entries in this division will be judged as replacement heifers and should be fed and

fitted accordingly. 6. Each exhibitor must be able to show their heifers unassisted. Heifers will be shown at

halter and proper showing paraphemalia for the exhibitor is encouraged. Exhibitors will be allowed to groom the hair, brush the hair forward, up, or down, and clip the body hair. No grooming aids except soap and water must be used on show day. (For example: no tail balls, no hoof paint, no adhesives, no show sheens, no shaving cream, etc.)

7. Number of classes will be determined by the number of heifers exhibited. 8. Possession date for commercial heifers will be July 4, 2014. 9. The commercial heifers will be split by Brahman influence and Non-Brahman Influence. 10. Mouthing requirements will be determined by visual inspection of the teeth. Commercial

heifers must have their front baby teeth and must have no visible evidence of the first pair of permanent teeth. If baby teeth are not evident or permanent incisors are evident they will be classified as yearlings. Heifers that mouth as yearlings, will be allowed to show in the yearling class BUT NOT ALLOWED TO COMPETE FOR CHAMPION.

Class IV – Beef Showmanship

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50

1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 13 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION – Rosette – Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN – Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

Dairy Show

Superintendent: Martha Petrus, Joe Caraveo Assistant Superintendents: Marcela Caraveo

(Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section)

Class 1-4 - Dairy Breeding Division

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $45.00 $42.50 $40.00 $37.50 $36.00 $32.50 The show order for YOUTH DAIRY is as follows:

1. Holstein 2. Jersey 3. Guernsey 4. Other Pure Breeds

The following classifications will be used for all Dairy breeds: 1. JUNIOR CALF- calved March 1-May 30, 2014 2. INTERMEDIATE CALF – calved December 1, 2011-Febuary 28, 2013 3. SENIOR CALF – calved September 1 – November 30, 2013 4. INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR YEARLING – calved June 1-August 31, 2013 5. JUNIOR YEARLING – calved March 1-May 31, 2013 6. INTERMEDIATE SENIOR YEARLING – calved December 1, 2010-Feburary 28, 2013 7. SENIOR YEARLING – calved September 1-November 30, 2012 8. JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD COW –calved March 1-August 31, 2010 9. SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD COW – calved September 1, 2008 – February 28, 2012 10. 3 YEAR OLD COW – calved September 1, 2008 – August 31, 2011 11. 4 YEAR OLD COW -calved September 1, 2007-August 31, 2010 12. AGED COW – born before September 1, 2009 13. CHAMPION – Rosette – Trophy 14. RESERVE CHAMPION – Rosette

Class 5 – Dairy Showmanship

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION – Rosette – Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN – Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

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Swine Division

Chairman: Robert Andries Superintendents: Sara Martin and Glenda Andries

Assistant Superintendents: Jay Norman & Alexis Dekeyzer (Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section.)

Class I – Market Hogs Entries in this class shall be limited to barrows and gilts weighing not less than 215 lbs. or more than 285 lbs. on entry day. For market hogs, all breeds will be combined and shown by weight. Market classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries per class. Market swine not meeting the above requirements will not be allowed to compete for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion.

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 1. Light Weight Market Hogs 2. Medium Light Weight 3. Medium Weight Market Hogs 4. Medium Heavy Weight Market Hogs 5. Heavy Weight Market Hogs 6. Grand Champion Market Hogs – Rosette – Trophy 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hogs – Rosette

Class 2-3 – Swine Breeding

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 The show order is as follows: 1. Hampshire 2. Duroc 3. Other Pure Breeds The following classifications will be used for all breeds: 1. February Gilt, farrowed Feb. 1-Feb . 28, 2014 2. March Gilt, farrowed March 1-March 31, 2014 3. April Gilt, farrowed April 1-April 30, 2014 4. May Gilt, farrowed May 1-May 31, 2014 5. Champion Gilt – Rosette – Trophy 6. Reserve Champion Gilt – Rosette

Class 4 – Commercial Gilts Any pig entered in the Market classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section.

1. February Gilt, farrowed Feb.1 – Feb. 28, 2014 2. March Gilt, farrowed March 1-March 31, 2014 3. April Gilt, farrowed April 1-April 30, 2014 4. May Gilt, farrowed Mary 1-May 31, 2014 5. Champion Ewe – Rosette Trophy 6. Reserve Champion Ewe - Rosette

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Class 5 – Swine Showmanship

Any pig entered in the Market classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. Champion – Rosette – Trophy 10. Champion Junior Showman – Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

Sheep Division

Chairman – Danny Coombs Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section.

Class 1 – Market Lambs

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50

1. Light Weight Market Lambs 2. Medium Light Weight Market Lambs 3. Medium Weight Market Lambs 4. Medium Heavy Weight Market Lambs 5. Heavy Weight Market Lambs 6. Grand Champion Market Lamb- Rosette – Trophy 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb- Rosette

Class 2-3 - Sheep Breeding

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 The show order is a follows: 1. Suffolk 2. Hampshire 3. Other Pure Breeds 4. Commercial Ewes (All lambs must be wearing association ear tags at the time of showing.) The following classifications will be used for all sheep breeds:

1. SPRING RAM LAMB, after January 1, 2014 2. CHAMPION RAM – Rosette – Trophy 3. RESERVE CHAMPION RAM – Rosette 4. SPRING EWE LAMB, after January 1, 2014 5. YEARLING EWE after January 1, 2012 (Two tooth ewes are allowed) 6. AGED EWE 4 tooth and over 7. CHAMPION EWE – Rosette – Trophy 8. RESERVE CHAMPION EWE – Rosette

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Entries in this class shall be limited to lambs weighing a minimum of 80 lbs. with no maximum weight. All breeds of market lambs will be combined and shown by weight. Market classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries per class. Market lambs not meeting the above weight limits will not be allowed to compete for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion.

Class 4 – Commercial Ewe

1. Spring Ewe Lamb, after January 1, 2014 2. Yearling Ewe, after January 1, 2013 two (2) tooth ewes 3. Aged Ewe Class – 4 to 6 tooth and over 4. CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE - Rosette –trophy 5. RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE – Rosette

Class 5 – Sheep Showmanship

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION – Rosette – Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN – Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

Horse Division

Chairman: Peggy Williams Superintendents: Susan Hickman, Penny Thibodeaux, Stacy Bonnette

Assistant Superintendent: Rachel Slay, Wes Thibodeaux

Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. Additional Rules:

1. All horses must be officially registered in the same of the exhibitor or immediate family 30 days prior to the show.

2. Weanlings will be accepted in regular horse classes with papers pending. 3. Registered horses will not be allowed to show in the Grade Horse Class. 4. All horses must be accompanied by a record of negative test for equine infectious anemia

(Coggins test) conducted within the past 12 months. 5. Clothing must be clean and neat. A western style shoe with a minimum of ½ inch heel can be

used. A minimum of a short sleeved shirt is required. The shirt must button or snap down the entire length of the shirt. Cowboy hats may be worn, NO CAPS.

Class 1-5

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 This show order is as follows: 1. Appaloosa 2. Quarter Horse 3. Paint 4. AOB The following classifications will be used for all breeds: 1. Stallion, foaled in 2014 (weanling) 2. Gelding, foaled in 2014 (weanling) 3. Gelding, foaled in 2013 (yearling) 4. Gelding, foaled in 2012 (2 year old) 5. Gelding, foaled in 2010 (3 year old) 6. Gelding, foaled in 2010 & before (4 year old & older) 7. Champion Gelding – Rosette – Trophy 8. Reserve Champion Gelding – Rosette 9. Mare, foaled in 2012 (weanling) 10. Mare, foaled in 2011(yearling) 11. Mare, foaled in 2009 (2 year old) 12. Mare, foaled in 2009 ( 3 year old) 13. Mare, foaled in 2008 & before (4 year old & older) 14. Broodmare, mares which have produced a foal in the current year or the previous year

(2011 or 2012. Mares shown in this class are ineligible to compete in 2 year old, 3 year old, or 4 year old & older classes.

15. CHAMPION MARE – Rosette – Trophy 16. RESERVE CHAMPION MARE - Rosette

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Class 6 Unregistered Horses

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 1. MARED – 14 hands (56 inches or taller) at the wither 2. GELDINGS – 14 hands (56 inches or taller) at the wither 3. MARES – Under 14 hands (less than 56 inches) at the wither 4. GELDINGS – Under 14 hands (less than 56 inches) at the wither

Class 7 Horse Showmanship Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50

1. 16 years and over 2. 15 years old 3. 14 years old 4. 13 years old 5. 12 years old 6. 11 years old 7. 10 years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION – Rosette – Trophy 10. Champion Junior Showman – Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

AGRICULTURE

Superintendent: Jennifer Brister & Colt Brister, Dustin Brister Assistant Superintendent: Anna Harris, Chance Brister

Science Displays/Social Studies Displays

Exhibits should no larger than 30 inches wide and 21 inches deep and 48 inches high.

1. Any aspect of the selected topic may be featured 2. The exhibit should be educational in nature 3. A complete idea should be carried out. 4. Exhibits should be no larger than 30 inches wide and 21 inches deep and 48 inches high.

Exhibits should be project boards. 5. The exhibit may include pictures, sketches, charts, models or any other illustration which will

demonstrate or convey the intended idea. 6. Judging will be based on the following:

Originality ............................................................. 25% Accuracy of facts presented ................................. 50% Neatness and Quality of Display ........................... 25%

7. Exhibit must stand on its own merits for the duration of the fair.

Class I Science Displays

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00

*Classes: 1. Plant Life- under 14 years of age 2. Plant Life – 14 years of age and older 3. Wildlife – under 14 years of age 4. Wildlife – 14 years of age and older 5. Farm/Domestic – under 14 years of age 6. Animal Science – 14 tears if age and older 7. Diet, Nutrition and Health – under 14 years of age 8. Diet, Nutrition and Health – 14 years of age and older 9. Science and Technology – under 14 years of age 10. Science and Technology – 14 years of age and older 11. Other – under 14 years of age 12. Other – 14 years of age and older

* These exhibits will not be eligible for State Fair.

Note: No more than 3 total Science exhibits per 4-H’er may be entered.

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Class II

Social Studies Displays

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00 *Classes: 1. Geography – under 14 years of age 2. Geography – 14 years of age & older 3. LA. History – under 14 years of age 4. Am. History – under 14 years old & older 5. Am. History – under 14 years of age 6. Am. History – 14 years of age & older 7. Character Ed – under 14 years of age & older 8. Character Ed- 14 years of age & older 9. Other – under 14 years of age 10. Other – 14 years of age & older *These exhibits will NOT be eligible for State Fair. Explanations of each topic may be obtained from the parish 4-H office.

Class 3

Weed Identification Display

1. All weeds must have been collected with the past 12 months. 2. Each specimen (leaves, flower and/or seed) shall be mounted on pressure sensitive self

adhering transparent plastic sheets. 3. Each specimen shall be properly identified as to botanical and common name. This information

and exhibitor’s name, age, and school or parish fastened in the lower right corner of the mount. 4. Exhibit shall include individually mounted specimen displayed in a conventional loose-leaf

notebook binder or similar ringed folder. 5. The exhibit shall contain weed plants found in Louisiana. (Contact the office for a listing of

weeds) 6. A display will consist of twenty (20) samples of weeds commonly found in Louisiana taken from

the list. Additional points may be earned by displaying up to ten (10) additional samples from list. Juniors – Under 14 Seniors – 14 and over

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00

Class 4

Seed Identification Display 1. All seeds must have been collected within the past 12 months. 2. Each sample of seed must be displayed in a clear 4-8 dram vial of this description should be

available from your local drug store. 3. Label each sample with common name as shown in No. 4 below. Names must be printed in

ink or typed on a piece of white paper approximately ½” X 1 ¾” and taped to the vial with clear tape.

4. A display will consist of thirty (30) samples of crop and weed seed commonly found in Louisiana. (Call the office -767-3968 for seed listings) Additional points may be earned by displaying up to six additional samples from list.

5. Vials must be displayed in a container as described below. This container can be made as follows:

a. Drill three rows of ten holes each (11 or 12 each if extra samples are included as described in NO. 4 above) in a dressed 1” x 6” board 22” to 26” long. The holes should be 15.16” in diameter. The center of each row should begin 2” from the end of the board and all holes in each row show be centered 2” apart. One row should be located in the middle of the board. The center of the holes in the two outside rows should be located 1” from the edge of the board. b. Nail or glue another piece of 1” X 6” board 22” X26” long to one side of the piece in which the holes have been drilled. c. Finish your display board with a clear varnish.

6. Displays shall be judged as follows: a. Proper identification …………………………….. 50 b. Number of specimen plants (30)……………… 30 c. Additional samples as described in No 4 …….. 1-6 d. Condition of samples……………………………. 10 e. Neatness of display……………………………… 10

Junior – Under 14 Senior – 14 and over

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00

Crops

Superintendents: Elaine Mathews & Ashley Meadows LCES/SU Master Gardeners

Class 5 - Cotton

(Cotton Picked from current year crop)

The exhibit shall consist of 35 bolls, packed in wood containers measuring 18 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 2 inches deep. Exhibits which are not shown in suitable

containers of the above dimensions will not be considered in the judging.

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 1. 4 locks bolls – boys and girls 14 years old and over 2. 5 locks bolls – boys and girls 14 years old and over 3. 4 locks bolls – boys and girls under 14 years of age 4. Champion – Rosette

Class 6 Sugarcane

Three stalks any variety topped in last mature joint and labeled as to variety. Must be home grown in Rapides Parish.

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00

Class 7

Sweet Potatoes

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $4.00 $4.00 1. Beauregard type (16 potatoes) 2. Any other type (16 potatoes)

Class 8

Irish Potatoes

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 1. Any red variety (20 potatoes) 2. Any white variety (20 potatoes)

Class 9

Hybrid Corn

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 1. Ten ears white hybrid 2. Ten ears yellow hybrid

Class 10

Fruits and Vegetables

Superintendents: Kitty Brister & Chrissy Brister

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $5.00 $4.50 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 1. One (1) pie pumpkin 2. One (1) large pumpkin 3. One (1) cushaw 4. Six (6) tomatoes 5. Six (6) bell peppers 6. Six (6) pimento peppers 7. Six (6) hot peppers 8. Six (6) other peppers 9. Three (3) eggplants 10. Six (6) ears popcorn 11. Six (6) turnips 12. Six (6) carrots 13. Six (6) pods okra 14. 2-inch bunch field peas 15. 2-inc bunch shallots 16. 2-inch bunch snap beans 17. Bunch mustard 18. Pint lima beans 19. Pint hot peppers 20. Quart peanuts 21. Quart pecans (in shell) 22. Six (6) pears 23. Six (6) persimmons 24. Six (6) cucumbers 25. Three (3) squash) 26. Other vegetable (not listed) 27. Other fall fruit (not listed)

CLASS 11 4-H EGG SHOW RULES

Superintendent: Emily Winters Assistant Superintendent: Remy Winters

1. Open to all 4-H and FFA youth of Rapides Parish. Eggs must be produced by the exhibitor’s chickens, and can be from all breeds and mixes of chickens. 2. Exhibitor may submit one entry in each of the classes. An entry consists of three (3) eggs that should be uniform in color and size. Eggs should be clean, fresh and the shell should be natural (an egg produced within 5 days is optimum). 3. Exhibits must be entered on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Eggs will be displayed until Sunday, October 12, 2014, and will be destroyed at the conclusion of the show. 4. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place in each class. EGG CLASSES (Remember, one entry consists of three (3) eggs, and you can have one (1) entry in each class)

Class #1 – Bantam White Egg Class #2 – Bantam Brown Egg Class #3 – Bantam All Other Color (AOC) Egg Class #4 – Standard White Egg Class #5 – Standard Brown Egg Class #6 – Standard All Other Color (AOC) Egg

*White classes include only white eggs. *Brown classes include light, medium and dark brown eggs. *All Other Color classes (AOC) include blues, greens, olives, plums, pinks and other pastels. EGG SHOW JUDGING Uniformity – 25 points Proper Size/Shape – 20 points Texture – 20 points Color – 25 points Cleanliness – 10 points *Hint: Eggs should be uniform in color and size!

Forestry Superintendents: Robbie Hutchins

1. All exhibits must have been prepared since the State Fair of the preceding year. No old exhibits

will be accepted. 2. Woods, fruits and winter twig/buds must be mounted on white poster board 22 X 28 inches. 3. Leaves must be mounted according to your age category as follows: a. Juniors (under 14 years of age) – on whit poster board 22 X 28 inches OR loose- leaf 3 ring binder. b. Seniors (14 years of age and older) – loose leaf 3-ring binder ONLY. 4. Mounting the collection on posterboard shall be as follows: a. The title shall be “Tree fruits, leaves, woods, or twigs and buds of Louisiana” across the 28” side of the posterboard. The title shall be 1” height. (Only required on first poster when the collection consist of several posters.) b. Mounting on the material shall start 2” from the top and 2 “ from the left edge of the posterboard. c. In the lower right-hand corner, the exhibitor will print his name, age, 4-H club, or FFA chapter, parish and post office. 5. Mounting the forest leaves collection in the notebook shall be as follows. a. Each specimen shall be dried and individually mounted on conventional size material about 8 ½ “ X 11” and displayed in a conventional looseleaf notebook binder or similar ringed binder. The specimens may be mounted on pressure sensitive self-adhering transparent plastic sheets or similar material. Gluing the specimen directly to heavy duty paper or light cardboard is also acceptable. b. A label about 2 ½ “ X 3” in size shall be glued to the lower right-hand corner of each display sheet. The label shall contain the scientific and common name, general description of the tree (i.e. size, habitat, etc), location collected, date collected and the collector’s name. Senior exhibitors (14-18 years of age) must identify leaves using scientific and common names. Junior exhibitors (10-13 years of age) should identify leaves using common names only. c. The front page of the notebook shall have typed or printed on it “Tree Leaves of Louisiana”. The exhibitor’s name, age, 4-H club, or FFA chapter, parish and post office shall also be typed or printed on this page. In the list of species to be used in making the collections delete the American chestnut and add saw-toothed oak. (4-H Booklets – Units 1 & 2 provide guidance for making collections.) d. Judges will subtract two (2) points from the score for each specimen incorrectly identified.

Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & below

$15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00 For boys and girls 9 and 10 years of age. Must not be 11 years of age as of December 31 of the current year. 1. Collection of forest leaves (25 or more leaves) (poster or binder) 2. Collection of native woods (25 or more woods). Diameter minimum ½”, maximum1”, slope 1 ½ to

center of wood (poster only). 3. Collection of forest fruits (25 or more fruits) (poster only). 4. Collection of winter twigs and buds (25 or more twigs) poster only). For boys and girls 11-13 years of age. Must not be 14 years of age as of December 31 of the current year. 5. Collection of forest leaves (35 or more leaves) (poster or binder.) 6. Collection of native woods (35 or more woods). Diameter minimum of ½” maximum 1 ½ “ to

center wood (poster only.) Collection of forest fruits (35 or more fruits) (poster only).

7. Collection of winter twigs and buds (35 or more twigs) (poster only)

SECTION M

For boys and girls 14 to 18 years of age. Must not be 19 years of age as of December 31 of the current year.

8. Collection of forest tree leaves (50 or more leaves) (binder only) 9. Collection of native woods (50 or more woods). Diameter minimum ½”, maximum 1” , slope 1 ½ “

to center of wood (poster only). 10. Collection of native fruits (50 or more fruits) (poster only). 11. Collection of winter twigs and bus (50 or more twigs) (poster only).

Insect Collection Superintendent: Sarah Martin

1. All insects displayed must have been collected within the past 12 months. 2. Exhibits shall be enclosed in a wooden case 18 inches wide by 24 inches long by 3 ½

inches deep with a glass top. 3. Each insect specimen have a collector’s label showing the place collected (town, city,

etc.), the date collected, and the name of the collector. This label shall be centered on the pin ½ inch from the bottom of the case and read from the left side of the specimen.

4. Specimen shall also be labeled as to common (if specimen has a common name). This label shall be place beneath the specimen flat on the bottom of the case with the pin through the center and read from the left side of the specimen.

5. Specimens shall be grouped by Orders. 6. Specimens shall be positioned in the case where they will be facing forward when case is

horizontal. 7. The name, address, parish, age, 4-H club, or FFA chapter of the exhibitor shall be

displayed on the outside of the glass in the lower right-hand corner of the case on a 1” X 3” card.

8. Collections for boys and girls under 14 years of age shall consist of exactly fifty (50 specimens, six of which shall be moths or butterflies which will be judged on the basis of proper mounting and the remainder will be judged on economic importance.

9. Collections for boys and girls 14 years of age and older shall consist of exactly 75 specimens, 10 of which shall be moths or butterflies which be judged on the basis of proper mounting and the remainder will be judged on economic importance.

10. Exhibits shall be judged as follows: Proper identification as to Order ...............................................................................1 each Orders represented ...................................................................................................3 each Proper identification as to common name .................................................................1 each Economic importance to specimens .........................................................................2 each Condition of specimen ..............................................................................................1 each Proper mounting .......................................................................................................1 each Butterflies and moths properly mounted ...................................................................1 each Neatness and arrangement.......................................................................................20 Correctness in size of case .......................................................................................20

Classes 1. Boys under 14 years of age as of December 31 of current year. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & below $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00

. 2. Girls under 14 years of age as of December 31 of current year.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & below $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00

3. *Boys and girls under 14 years of age as of December 31 of current year. ALL OTHER INSECT

COLLECTIONS. (Members exhibiting in Premium Numbers 1 & 2, Not Eligible) Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th-10th $10.00 $9.00 $8.00 $7.00

4. Boys and girls 14 years of age & older as of December 31 of current year.

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & below $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00

SECTION N

Photography

Superintendents: Beth Carmouche, Lisa Collins, Donna Brister Assistant Superintendent: Anna Harris, Lindsay Harris

1. Photos maybe the following sizes: a: 4”X6”; b. 5”X7”, c. 8”X10” 2. Only photos that are 8” by 10” size will qualify to advance to state fair. 3. Each photo should have a one-line title. The title should be written on back of fair label.

The label should be completed and taped to the back of the photo. 4. All photos must be taken by the exhibitor. 5. One photo per category 6. Photos must be original and the exhibitor cannot appear in the photo 7. Photos must be matted on simple rigid mounting board. The only acceptable mat board

colors are black, white, or gray. No frames allowed. 8. Failure to follow the above rules and instructions could result in lowering the value of the

entry by the judges, and possible the disqualification of the entry. 9. Juniors and Senior will compete for overall Champion and Reserve Champion in selected

categories. Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 *Denotes State Fair Categories

Class 1 Digital Photos Only – Junior under 14 Color prints: Sepia Tone; 1. Building 7. People* 2. People* 8. Animal* 3. Animal* 9. Other* 4. Plants 5. Landscape 6. Other*

Class 2 Digital Photos only – Senior Over 14 Color Prints: Sepia Tone:

1. Building 7. People* 2. People* 8. Animal* 3. Animal* 9. Other* 4. Plants 5. Landscape 6. Other*

Class 3 Other Photos –Not digital Under 14 years of age: 1. Animal; 2. People; 3. Plant; 4. Other 14 years of age and older: 5. Animal; 6. People; 7. Plant; 8. Other

SECTION O

HANDICRAFT Superintendents: Elize Marler, Gerry Phillps, Tammy Lloid, Theresa Terrell, Allison Hall, Tish Soileau,

Susan Hall, Donna Fontenot Assistant Superintendents: Jessica Edmonson, Ben Knowles, Megan Tassin, Lexie Dekeyzer,

Megan Tassin, Katelyn Schwartz, Whitney Joffrion, Ladayna Terrell

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00

Class 1 – Junior - Under 14 years of age (All items must be made by the 4-H’er. All drawings, paintings, etc. must be framed and ready for hanging with hook/wire on back.)

1. Birdhouse –decorative- no larger than 24”X24” 2. Birdhouse – functional (not larger than 24” X 24” 3. Braiding 4. Carving - wood, stone, soap, etc. 5. Ceramics, cast – glaze 6. Ceramics – cast –stains 7. Decoupage –functional items 8. Decoupage – wall plaques 9. Drawings – (ages 9-11) original pastels or charcoal 10. Drawings (ages 12-13) original pastels or charcoal 11. Fabric decoration (ages 9-11) applique, embroidery, needlework, etc. 12. Fabric decoration (ages 12-13) applique embroidery, needlework, etc. 13. Fabric painting (ages 9-11) batik, stenciling, acrylics etc 14. Fabric painting (ages 12-13) batik, stenciling, etc. 15. Tie dying (ages 9-11) 16. Tie dying ages 12-13) 17. Original graphics (ages 9-11) ink, pencil, other 18. Original graphics (ages 12-13) ink, pencil, other 19. Jewelry (age 9) 1 piece or matching set 20. Jewelry (age 10-11) 1 piece or matching set 21. Jewelry (ages12-13) 1 piece or matching set 22. Leathercraft 23. Decorative magnet – age 9 24. Decorative magnet ages 10-11 25. Decorative magnet – ages 12-13 26. Handcrafted keychain –age 9 27. Handcrafted keychain – age 10-11 28. Handcrafted keychain- ages 12-13 29. Mosaic 30. Decorative painting on functional object 31. Paintings – original (ages 9-11) acrylic or mixed 32. Paintings – original (ages 12-13) acrylic or mixed 33. Paintings – oil 34. Painting, original (ages 9-11) watercolor 35. Painting, original (ages 12-13) watercolor 36. Papercraft 37. Beadwork 38. Handmade hair accessory

SECTION P

39. Weaving 40. Scrapbooking (contents and cover) 41. Woodcraft (ages 9-11) small items only (no larger than 18”X18” 42. Woodcraft (ages 12-13) small items only ( no larger than 18”X18”) 43. Hand-shaped pottery 44. Potter’s wheel pottery 45. String art 46. Pen and ink drawing – must be framed 47. Metal work – tooling, etching 48. Paper mache’ item must be hand crafted not purchased 49. Plaster item made with mold 50. Rubbing must be matted or framed 51. Woodburning 52. Door decoration (ages 9-11) 53. Door decoration (ages 12-13) 54. Christmas tree ornaments (set of 2 matching items) 55. Collection – include paragraph explaining facts about collection 56. Handmade developmental toy – include paragraph on how to use toy 57. Foil antiquing 58. Handmade flowers (in appropriate container) 59. Christmas decoration (ages 9-11) not a wreath 60. Christmas decoration (ages 12-13) not a wreath 61. Other holiday decoration (ages 9-11) not a wreath 62. Other holiday decoration (ages 12-13) not a wreath 63. Christmas wreath (ages 9-11) 64. Christmas wreath (ages 12-13) 65. Other holiday wreath (ages 9-11) 66. Other holiday wreath (ages 12 -13) 67. Stenciled item 68. Glass Craft – etching , stained, etc. 69. Clay sculpture-small size only (no larger than 12 inches) 70. Duct tape art (no larger than 18 inches) 71. Duct tape usable/wearable item 72. Art from recycled materials (no larger than 18” by 18”)

Class 2 – Senior – 14 and over

100. Birdhouse – decorative (no larger than 18”x18” 101. Birdhouse – functional (attach card identifying type of bird (no larger than 18” by 18”) 102. Braiding 103. Craving – wood, stone, soap, etc 104. Ceramics, cast – glazed 105. Ceramics- cast stained 106. Decoupage functional item 107. Decoupage – wall plaque 108. Drawings – original pastels or charcoal 109. Fabric decoration – applique, embroidery, needlework, etc. 110. Fabric painting – applique, embroidery, needlework, etc. 111. Tie dying 112. Original graphics – ink, pencil other 113. Jewelry – 1 piece or matching set 114. Leathercraft 115. Decorative magnet

116. Handcrafted keychain 117. Mosaic 118. Decorative painting – on functional object 119. Paintings, original – acrylic mixed 120. Paintings, original oil 121. Paintings, original – watercolor 122. Papercraft 123. Beadwork 124. Weaving 125. Scrapbook (contents & cover) 126. Woodcraft – small items only (no larger than 24” by 24”) 127. Hand-shaped pottery 128. Potter’s wheel pottery 129. String art 130. Pen & Ink drawing (original) must be framed 131. Metal work – tooling, etching, etc 132. Paper mache’ must be matted or framed 133. Plaster item – made with a mold 134. Rubbing – must be matted or framed 135. Wood burning 136. Door decoration 137. Christmas tree ornaments (set of 2 matching items) 138. Collection – include paragraph explaining facts about collection 140. Foil antiquing 141. Handmade flowers (in appropriate container) 142. Christmas decoration –not a wreath 143. Other holiday decoration – not a wreath 144. Christmas wreath 145. Other holiday wreath 146. Stenciled item 147. Glass craft – etching, stained, etc 148. Clay sculpture – small size only (no larger than 18” by 18”) 149. Duct tape art (not larger than 18” by 18”) 150. Duct tape useable/wearable item 151. Art from recycled materials (no larger than 18” by 18”)

Class 1 – Clothing All items must be made by the exhibitor

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00

Superintendent: Sandra Munsen, Hannah Munsen, Sarah Munsen Assistant Superintendent: Jennifer Edmonson

Junior – Under 14 1. Drawstring apron – ages 9-11 2. Drawstring apron – ages 12-13 3. Other apron – ages 9-11 4. Other apron – ages 12-13 5. Blouse or shirt 6. Skirt – ages 9-11 7. Skirt ages 12-13 8. Pants 9. Sportswear – complete outfit 10. School dress – ages 9-11 11. School dress – ages 12-13 12. Vest 13. Boys garment made by boy 14. Booksack or duffel bag 15. Shorts 16. Jumper or sundress 17. Fabric purse (machine or handmade by 4-H’er) 18. Fabric hat (machine or handmade by 4-H’er) 19. Scarf (machine or handmade by 4-H’er) 20. 4-H neat nightie 21. Pajama pants 22. Decorated footwear (pairs only) 23. Wearable art 24. Hair bows 25. Miscellaneous clothing (must be wearable item; hand or machine made)

Senior – 14 and over

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00

25. Skirt 26. Blouse or shirt 27. Pants 28. Sportswear (complete outfit) 29. School dress 30. Shorts 31. Vest

SECTION Q

32. Boys garment made by a boy 33. Booksack or duffel bag 34. Pajama pants 35. Jumper or sundress 36. Fabric purse (machine or handmade by 4-H’er) 37. Fabric hat (machine or handmade by 4-H’er) 38. Scarf (machine or handmade by 4-H’er 39. Apron 40. Decorated footwear (pairs only) 41. Fabric accessorized footwear 42. Wearable Art 43. Hair bows 44. Miscellaneous (not listed above)

Class 2

Home Improvement

Superintendents: Virginia Doherty, Michelle LaCour, Monica Polk, Abby Doherty, Tracy Flynn, Vivian Tassin, Donnie Brister, Crystal Brister, Stacy Brouillette, Shelly Smith, Abby McAdams, Rachel Peterson Asst. Superintendents: Anna Doherty, Breanna Budnik, Zella LaCour, Emily Cormier, Alicia Brister, Savanna Budnik, Alyssa Humphries (No decorated ready-made items unless specified otherwise. All items must be made by exhibitor)

Junior – Under 14 Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00

1. Pot holders (2) or oven mitts -1 2. Placemats and napkins (set of 2) or table runner and napkins 3. Handmade pillow without needlework (age 9) 4. Handmade pillow without needlework (age 10-11) 5. Handmade pillow without needlework (age 12-13) 6. Pillowcases – set of 2 (made by 4-H’er; no ready made 7. Bulletin Board (no ready made) 8. Waste basket – no ready made 9. Desk accessory – age 9 10. Desk accessory – ages 10-11 11. Desk accessory 12-13 12. Door decoration – general – Age 9 13. Door decoration -general – Age 10-11 14. Door decoration – general Age 12-13 15. Door decoration – holiday age 9 16. Door decoration – holiday – age 10-11 17. Door decoration – holiday age 12-13 18. “Soft Sculpture” home accessory or quilted item 19. Handmade holiday decoration for house interior 20. Handmade pillow with needlework 21. Table accessory – age 9 22. Table accessory – age 10-11 23. Table accessory – ages 12-13 24. Handmade Patriotic decoration ages 9-11 25. Handmade Patriotic decoration ages 12-13 26. Creative “soft” wall hanging 27. Rigid wall accessory – age 9 28. Rigid wall accessory – ages 10-11 29. Rigid wall accessory – ages 12-13 30. Storage aid – age 9 31. Storage aid – age 10-11 32. Storage aid- age 12-13 33. Needlework or cross stitch project 34. Latchhook project 35. Lap blanket (no larger than 3’X4’ 36. Decorated pillowcases –set of 2 – may be readymade 37. Shoe rack or bag 38. Bed accessory (no pillows) stuffed animal, doll, blanket,etc 39. Framed original picture – no photographs 40. Dried flower arrangement

41. Terrarium 42. Potted house plant (not over 18” high) 43. Plastic canvas item 44. Homemade candle –age 9 45. Homemade candle – age 10-11 46. Homemade candle ages 12-13 47. Suncatcher – age 9 48. Suncatcher – ages 10-11 49. Suncatcher –a ges 12-13 50. Homemade soap 51. Mardi Gras decorations 52. Easter decorations 53. Miscellaneous home improvement item not fitting any other category

Senior – 14 and over Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00

100. Pot holders (2) or oven mitts (1) 101. Place mats and napkins (set of 2) or tablerunner and napkins 102. Handmade pillow without needlework 103. Pillowcases –set of 2 104. Bulletin Board – no ready made 105. Waste basket (no ready made) 106. Desk accessory 107. Door decoration – general 108. Door decoration – holiday 109. “Soft Sculpture” 110. Handmade holiday decoration for home interior 111. Handmade pillow with needlework 112. Table accessory 113. Handmade Patriotic decoration 114. Creative soft wall hanging 115. Rigid wall accessory 116. Storage aid or accessory 117. Needlework or cross stitch 118. Latchhook project 119. Lap blanket – no larger than 3’ X 4’ 120. Decorated pillowcases - may be ready made 121. Shoe rack or bag 122. Bed accessory 123. Framed original picture 124. Dried flower arrangement 125. Terrarium 126. Potted house plant – not over 16 “ high 127. Plastic canvas item 128. Homemade candle 129. Suncatcher 130. Homemade soap 131. Mardi Gras decoration 132. Easter decoration 133. Miscellaneous

Class 3-9 – Food Preservation

Superintendents: Resenda Wilson, Beth Poe Assistant Superintendent: Jennifer Edmonson, Makayla Methvin

All canned foods must be in standard canning jars.

Mayonnaise jars, etc., will be disqualified. • Check to make sure all items are sealed. • Entry must fit the category. • Youth canned goods do not advance to State Fair. • 12 oz. jars will not be accepted for competition.

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 All canned foods must be in standard canning jars. Mayonnaise jars, etc., will be disqualified. CHECK TO MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS ARE SEALED.

Class 3 – Canned Fruits and Vegetables - (Junior – Under 14)

1. Quart or pint green beans 2. Pint peas (crowder, purple hull, cream, etc.) 3. Pint squash (diced or sliced) 4. Quart or pint tomatoes 5. Quart blackberries, dewberries or boysenberries 6. Quart peaches (halves) 7. Quart pears (halves) 8. Quart pears (sliced) 9. Quart blueberries 10. Quart tomato juice 11. Quart plum juice 12. Quart muscadine juice 13. Quart crabapple juice 14. Quart blueberry juice 15. Quart blackberry, dewberry or boysenberry juice 16. Quart mayhaw juice 17. Quart or pint vegetable soup mix

Class 4 – Jellies, Jams and Preserves - (Junior – Under 14)

18. Pint or half-pint apple jelly 19. Pint or half pint blackberry, boysenberry or dewberry jelly 20. Pint or half pint blueberry jelly 21. Pint or half pint mayhaw jelly 22. Pint or half pint muscadine jelly 23. Pint or half pint grape jelly 24. Pint or half pint other jelly 25. Pint or half pint crabapple jelly

26. Pint or half pint plum jelly 27. Pint or half pint blackberry, boysenberry jam 28. Pint or half pint blueberry jam 29. Pint or half pint plum jam 30. Pint or half pint fig preserves 31. Pint or half pint pear preserves

32. Pint or half pint peach preserves 33. Pint or half pint dewberry or blackberry preserves 34. Pint or half pint any other preserves 35. Pint or half pint strawberry preserves 36. Pint or half pint strawberry jam 37. Pint or half strawberry fig jam 38. Pint or half pint any other jam

Class 5– Pickles and Relishes - (Junior – Under 14)

39 Pint sweet cucumber pickles (cut) 40. Pint sweet cucumber pickles (whole)

41. Pint bread and butter pickles (cucumber) 42. Pint bread and butter pickles (squash)) 43 Other vegetable pickles 44. Pickled okra 45. Pint chow chow 46. Pint salsa 47. Pint pickled beets (sliced) 48. Pint squash pickles 49. Pint Pear relish

50. Pint green tomato pickles

Class 6– Fruits and Vegetables - (Senior – 14 & over)

51. Quart or pint green beans 52. Pint peas (crowder, purple hull, cream, etc.) 53. Pint squash (diced or sliced) 54. Pint greens

55. Quart or pint tomatoes 56. Quart dewberries, blackberries or boysenberries 57. Quart pears (halves) 58. Quart peach (halves) 59. Quart blueberries 60. Quart pears (sliced)

Class 7– Canned Juices - (Senior – 14 & over) 61. Quart tomato juice 62. Quart blackberry, boysenberry or dewberry juice 63. Quart grape juice 64. Quart plum juice 65. Quart mayhaw juice 66. Quart blueberry juice 67. Quart muscadine juice 68. Quart other juice

Class 8– Pickles and Relishes - (Senior – 14 & over)

69. Pint chow chow 70. Pint salsa 71. Pint pickled okra 72. Pint sweet cucumber pickles – lime treated 73. Pint other vegetable pickles 74. Quart cucumber pickles dill 75. Pint green tomato pickles 76. Pint pear relish 77. Pint squash pickles 78. Pint bread and butter pickles (cucumber) 79. Pint sweet cucumber pickles (squash) 80. Pint or quart fruit pickles – any fruit 81. Pint pickled beets sliced

Class 9– Preserves, Jams and Jellies - (Senior – 14 & over)

82. Pint or half fig preserves 83. Pint or half pint pear preserves 84. Pint or half pint peach preserves 85. Pint or half pint blackberry, boysenberry or dewberry jam 86. Pint or half pint strawberry jam 87. Pint or half pint plum jam 88. Pint or half pint apple jelly 89. Pint or half pint blackberry, boysenberry or dewberry 90. Pint or half pint blueberry jelly 91. Pint or half pint plum jelly 92. Pint or half pint mayhaw jelly 93. Pint or half pint muscadine jelly 94. Pint or half pint grape jelly 95. Pint or half pint other jelly 96. Pint or half pint strawberry preserves 97. Pint or half pint dewberry or blackberry preserves 98. Pint or half pint other preserves 99. Pint or half pint blueberry jam

100. Pint or half pint peach jam 101. Pint or half pint strawberry fig jam 102. Pint or half pint any other jam 103. Pint or half pint crabapple jelly

Class 10 Baking

Superintendents: Cassandra Scott, Debra Jackson, Ophelia Allen ***All entries must be items that require no refrigeration; All entries must be ones that are cooked or baked.

• All baked goods should be cooked or baked thoroughly. • Cookies, brownies, candies, etc., should be placed on a

paper plate and then in a zip-type storage bag. The fair tag should be taped to the outside of the bag.

• Cakes should be exhibited uncut; please use disposable cake platters and cover the cake.

• All items should be home-made by the 4-H’er. • Items not picked up will be discarded.

• All entries must be items that require no refrigeration. • All entries must be ones that are cooked or baked, with

exception of “No Bake” cookies.

Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

$6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00

Junior – Under 14

1. Drop cookies, chocolate chip (6) – age 9 2. Drop Cookies, sugar 6 – age 9 3. Drop cookies, chocolate chip 6 – ages 10-11 4. Drop Cookies, sugar – 6 ages 10-11 5. Drop Cookies, other flavor 6 – ages 10-11 6. Drop Cookies, sugar (6) – ages 12-13 7. Drop Cookies, peanut butter (6) -- ages 12-12 8. Drop Cookies, other flavor (6) – ages 12-13 9. “No Bake” cookies (6) –cookies not baked but otherwise cooked 10. Rolled cookies, any flavor (6) made with a cookie cutter 11. Bar cookies 12. Iced cupcakes (3) age 9 13. Iced cupcakes (3) ages 10-11 14. Iced cupcakes (3) ages 12-13 15. Brownies (6), age 9 16. Brownies (6) age 10-11 17. Brownies (6) ages 12-13 18. Chocolate fudge (6 pieces) 19. Candy (6 pieces) 20. Loaf quick bread (whole loaf) 21. Uniced pound cake – whole cake 22. Ice or glazed pound cake (whole cake) 23. Iced layer cake (white or yellow, whole cake) 24. Ice or layer cake (chocolate, whole cake) 25. Iced sheet cake 26. Gingerbread (6 pieces) 27. Decorated cake *** judged on decoration only. Size limited to more than 24 inches long

*** cake must be hand-decorated by 4-H member

Seniors – Over 14 28. Drop cookies, any flavor (6) 29. Rolled cookies, any flavor (6) cut with cookie cutter 30. Bar cookies , any flavor (6) 31. No bake cookies, any flavor (6) not baked in oven, but cooked otherwise 32. Chocolate Fudge (6 pieces) 33. Pralines (6 pieces) 34. Other homemade candy (6 pieces) 35. Brownies (6) 36. Iced cupcakes (3) 37. Loaf quick bread (entire loaf) 38. Un iced pound cake (entire cake) 39. Iced or glazed pound cake (entire cake) 40. Iced or glazed pound cake (whole cake) 41. Iced layer cake (white or yellow, whole cake) 42. Iced or layer cake (chocolate, whole cake) 43. Iced sheet cake 44. German Chocolate (whole cake) 45. Other iced cake (whole cake) 46. Gingerbread (6 pieces) 47. Sweet rolls, yeast (3 rolls) 48. Yeast rolls (3 rolls) 49. Decorated cake – judged on decoration only. Size limited to no more than 24 inches long.**cake must be hand-decorated by 4-H member**

PLEASE NOTE:

All baked goods should be cooked or baked thoroughly.

Cookies, brownies, candies, etc., should be placed on a paper plate and then in a zip-type storage bag. The fair tag should be taped to the outside of the bag.

Cakes should be exhibited uncut; please use disposable cake platters and cover the cake.

All items should be home-made by the 4-H’er.