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No nursing permitted after 2 weeks of age. An exhibitor may identify up to 3 animals, but is limited to a maximum of 2 calves exhibited at the fair. These are eligible to be shown only in the Bucket-Bottle Calf Class.
Entries will be weighed at fair livestock scale immediately following the market beef Monday morning approximately a. Fair veterinarian will check calves before weigh-in Monday for any health concerns. Fair veterinarian will make final decisions if healthy for showing.
Calves will be shown on halter. Depending on the number of entries, superintendents reserve the right to divide entries into classes. There may be up to three separate age divisions for members. Only one book per exhibitor is required. Books are due at that time. If members are not able to attend the interview, they will lose the interview points only.
Workouts will be in the main show ring. Participants should bring calves for showmanship practice in the ring. All Bucket Bottle Calves must be dehorned. No calf will be allowed to show if any horn is present. Contact veterinarian or bucket bottle superintendent if you have questions. Members may keep animals for future livestock projects in the breeding beef, market beef or dairy classes the following year, or sell privately.
Junior and intermediate members are not allowed to use show sticks or curry combs. Seniors may do so. For official id purposes, calves must have an ear tag or heifers can be tattooed instead. Bucket Bottle Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Read details about this club competition in the Herdsmanship Section of the fair book.
Dallmeyer Insurance. Sponsored by KDK Sales. A member may show 2 animals in each age class, additional heifers may be exhibited if they are daughters of present or former 4-H or FFA heifer projects. No more than a total of 4 heifers may be exhibited. Placings will be on a group basis; 1st and 2nd blue ribbon animals in each class will compete for Breed Champion.
A Supreme Champion over all breeds will be picked. Club group of 3 heifers or cows, any breed owned by two 2 different members of same club or chapter. Must have tattoo for official id purposes. Dairy Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. This award gives the show an opportunity to honor people who make competition a pleasure for all.
The judge will watch for youth who are supportive to others, displays a positive attitude, is respectful and willing to learn. Milking Shorthorn. Scrapie tags can be ordered from usda. No more than a total of 6 head may be shown. Limit of two entries in each class per exhibitor.
Meat goats and dairy wethers can be born on or after Nov. Meat wethers must be under 1 year of age at exhibition date to show.
They must still have their milk teeth. No minimum weight requirement. Commercial meat goats and dairy wethers must be weighed and tagged at county fair weigh-in date the start of May. A maximum of 10 may be nominated at weigh-in. Breeding does must have 4-H tag which can be purchased from Extension Office or have a permanent tattoo.
Birth dates must be identified for all meat and dairy does when entered to 4hOnline. For breeding does, there must be a minimum of three entries to make a class. If there are less than three, they will be grouped with the next closest age group. Fair check-in for wethers will be from 3 p. All does and dairy goats must be in the barn and checked-in with superintendents by 6 p.
Goats should arrive to fairgrounds clipped and require only possible touch ups. Removal of horns on the fairgrounds is NOT permitted. No horns allowed for dairy does. Breeding does may or may not have horns.
Those with horns should be blunt tipped for safety reasons. If a doe is registered with a certain breed association, check with breed standards for that breed.
Keep in mind that if showing in other open shows, their rules or standards may be different than the Washington County Fair. Fitting is allowed for both market and breeding goats, however, painting, powdering, dyeing and use of color agents is not allowed. Animals which show evidence of this will not be permitted in the show ring. Animals may be toweled at time of judging.
Grooming stands should be removed from the barn and prep spaces after show day. Dairy goat milking stands are allowed. Goat Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week.
Breeding Meat Doe Junior Classes. Breeding Meat Doe Yearling Classes. Breeding Meat Doe Senior Classes. Market Meat Goat Classes. The Extension Office must have on file that your family was in attendance at one of those meetings.
Attendance at one of these meetings is required to show swine at the Washington County Fair. It is important to also reduce risk of cross-contamination with a similar beef product, Optiflexx.
See General Rules and Health Requirements at the front of the fair book. The maximum number of pigs to be identified is Production barrows, production gilts and single source pigs do not require ear notches. Swine with fresh ear notches or without ear notches will be ineligible to show. All swine must be ear tagged when they are nominated by May Pay at time of pick up. Tags available for pick up from the Extension Office April May 9.
Limit of one 1 entry in Pen of 3. There will be 2 divisions of market barrows and market gilts. An exhibitor can have animals in both divisions but with 2 total market barrows and 2 total market gilts. Those two divisions are:. Individual Production Barrows and Gilts will be scanned for back fat and loin eye area, then ranked according to NPPC guidelines for lean gain per day. Stalling: As space allows, it will be the goal that each swine exhibitor has two stalls total regardless of the number of pigs.
The safety and welfare of animals will be taken into consideration with size of animal and heat. It will be necessary and important to work with your club to decide who needs two stalls for pigs or potentially more and which stalls will be used for shared tack space if needed. Fair Unload: Health papers are not required at county fair for swine projects. However, all pigs must be unloaded ONLY at the west side doors during the designated unload times after being cleared by the vet on site.
Any animals in the barn without vet inspection on site will be disqualified and sent home. Unload times are Sunday 5pmpm and Monday a. Families are strongly encouraged to streamline all tack unloading so they are not backing up the line. Mandatory Swine Meeting: Pigs will be individually weighed on Monday morning of fair after the a.
If these cards are not completed accurately and turned into superintendents as pigs cross the scale, pigs will not be included on the show order. Exhibitors will complete cards front and back. Swine cards will also note where pigs are going after fair. Names and addresses will be required. Marketing Options: All pigs shown at the Washington County Fair will have the opportunity to go directly to slaughter. Hogs will be transported to Heinhold Hog buying station in Freemont, Iowa.
Packer will determine price. Checks will be sent to exhibitor from the Extension Office in August. Insurance and checkoff is covered for each exhibitor by donation from Brenneman Pork. The scanning fee will be deducted for each animal scanned.
Hogs will be tattooed at weigh-in Monday morning to identify hogs going to market with fair load. Load out time is traditionally Friday morning around 5 a. Exhibitors should know the barn will be near empty when they arrive Friday morning for cleaning.
Because of severe price discounts for lightweights, pigs weighing less than pounds should not be brought to the fair. It is recommended pigs returning from the fair or other non-terminal shows should be isolated from other pigs at the farm. Work with your veterinarian to establish an isolation plan.
Swine Showmanship: Participation in showmanship is open to all exhibitors from the production, market and breeding classes. NEW in The showmanship classes will take place between the production and market show approximately 10 a.
Showmanship exhibitors will compete as junior, intermediate, senior and Top Gun. Once an exhibitor has won showmanship champion their age division, the following year if they are still in that age division, they will show in the Top Gun Showmanship Drive instead of their age division class.
This Top Gun class will be made of all previous showmanship champions until they move into the next age division. See showmanship section of this book for other standard showmanship rules. Sulfa Residue: Fair pigs may be tested at the slaughter plant for "sulfa residues.
Please help reduce the industry "problem" of illegal drug residues by following withdrawal requirements and record all appropriate medications on affidavit forms at fair check-in. Swine Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Swine Premium Fund Swine are not included in the County Fair Livestock Auction, but to encourage exhibitors in the swine project area, reward their commitment and learning to the industry, and provide a small premium to put toward project expenses, the 4-H Swine Committee collects donations for a Swine Premium Fund.
All swine exhibitors will receive the same amount from the swine premium fund in a premium check post fair. Local businesses, agriculture companies or private families are welcome to make donations to this fund which will support all swine exhibitors equally from Washington County. Contact the Extension Office at if interested in giving. We thank sponsors who have given as of 5. The complete listing will be recognized at the swine show and livestock auction. The swine premium fund was first established for county fair.
This step must be completed by May Swine Class Details:. Production Barrow Division Guidelines. A Exhibitors may nominate a maximum of 6 barrows at the production county weigh-in in April. B No barrows over 45 pounds at weigh-in will be accepted. Pigs must be ear-notched and castrated prior to weigh-in no exceptions. C The swine committee will strictly enforce the market weight range of pounds for all market swine entries; exception is that production barrows will be allowed to surpass the pound maximum and still be eligible for class entry and show due to the rate of gain feature in production divisions.
The composition of the Pen of 3 can include production barrows or gilts, purchased barrows, home raised barrows, market gilts, breeding gilts or purebreds. E Production barrows that were nominated on April 9, but not shown in the production barrow division may be shown in other classes but are subject to those rules. Production Gilt Division Guidelines. A Exhibitors may nominate a maximum of 6 gilts at the production county weigh-in in April.
Pigs must be ear-notched prior to weigh-in no exceptions. C The swine committee will enforce the market weight range of pounds for all market swine entries; exception is that production gilts will be allowed to surpass the pound maximum and still be eligible for class entry and show due to the rate of gain feature in production divisions. E Production gilts that were nominated on April 9, but not shown in the production gilt division may be shown in other classes but are subject to those rules.
Single Source Commercial Swine Class. Exhibitors are also responsible for the extra pig purchased that does not come to the fair. C Pigs will be ear tagged and vaccinated by producer. The producer will keep them until the first of May when weather is more favorable for small pigs. Members will pick them up from a location determined by producer and Extension. D All pigs will be selected and distributed to youth randomly by drawing tag numbers.
E Price will be set according to market value the day of pick up. Participants will pay the balance after the fair regardless if the animal exhibits at the fair.
F All class participants will show in the Single Source Commercial Derby Class which will require a scan and fee approx. All scan scores will be averaged together and the average used in the overall scoring. Pork Producers will highlight specific sections as they see fit but especially Early Care and Management, Facilities and Equipment, and Feed. H Interview will take place before fair with Pork Producers regarding material from booklet and the overall experience.
Swine Exhibitors may show a maximum of 6 head at the Washington County Fair with a maximum of 2 per division. Those divisions include:. Breeds of 2 or less will be shown in the same class with 12 maximum in a class.
Registration papers must be presented at fair weigh-in time. Litter registrations from the National Swine Registry will be accepted. Need not be littermates. The composition of the Pen of 3 shall include production barrows, production gilts, purchased barrows, home raised barrows, market gilts, breeding gilts or purebreds. Production Barrow Live. Production Gilt Live. Production Swine Carcass Scan. Individual Market Barrow. Home Raised Division Barrow.
Purchased Division Barrow. Purebred Market Division. Individual Market Gilt. Home Raised Division Market Gilt. Purchased Division Market Gilt. Breeding Gilt. Bonar by his children. Purebred Division Breeding Gilt. Commercial Division Breeding Gilt. Market Pen of Three. Young-former Swine Supt. Champion Swine Showmanship. This includes all sheep. Lambs not having the Scrapie ID tag will not be exhibited at the county fair and sent home.
Only lambs dropped after Jan. County Fair market lambs and commercial ewe lambs must attend the designated weigh-in in May to receive a 4-H ear tag and be weighed. It is suggested that individual market lambs or production lambs weigh no more than 75 lbs.
Those animals and weigh-in data must be entered in 4hOnline by May 15 by the exhibitor. Extension staff will confirm data entered and make corrections when needed working with the family. A maximum of 15 may be nominated. Commercial ewes must also be tagged on county weigh-in day and date of birth must be recorded. By May 15, 4-H members must identify non-weigh-in animals through 4hOnline account.
Any lamb detected to have Club Lamb Fungus or other health issues will not be allowed to enter the barn or exhibit at the county fair. All market lambs and commercial ewes must be slick sheared before vet inspection at check-in on Sunday night. At the County Fair, lambs will be weighed starting at 4 p. A fair vet will visually check all lambs BEFORE the lambs may enter the barn for any infectious diseases especially club lamb fungus.
Any lamb infected will not be allowed to enter the barn or exhibit at the county fair. All market lambs and commercial ewe lambs must be slick sheared before the vet inspection at check-in on Sunday evening.
All market lambs and commercial ewes must be sheared within one week of county fair with the exception of Hair sheep. Slick shorn allows for safe and accurate inspection. All lambs must have been castrated and tail docked with the exception to hair sheep. Tack stalls will be assigned by superintendents. After Grand Champion Market Lamb is selected, the top 10 market lambs will be announced.
This will be the top lamb from every market class. These exhibitors will receive premium cash awards in August. Lambs that qualify for Championship drive they need to stay at the showring in holding pens until dismissed.
Rate of Gain: The top 10 market lambs in rate of gain will be recognized and receive ribbons. Top 5 rate of gain lambs will be recognized with premium cash awards in August.
All lambs must be shown to be eligible for the auction. The exhibitor is responsible for enrolling the project in the auction at fair check-in or at the Extension Office by noon the day after the show Wednesday.
All cancellations must be noted at the Extension Office by Thursday noon. No coloring agent or paint used on any sheep. Sheep in violation will not be allowed to show. No icing of lambs allowed. No ice allowed in spray buckets or blankets. Any abusive care including slapping or excessive modification of lambs will be grounds for disqualification at the discretion of show officials.
Drenching will not be allowed. If there are health issues involved regarding dehydration, the Fair Vet should be contacted. Lambs that qualify for championship drive will stay at the show ring holding pens until dismissed. Water buckets may be brought to the lamb if needed. Lambs and goats not having the Scrapie ID tag will not be exhibited at the county fair. Market Sheep Classes:. Any lambs shown in the market classes cannot be shown in the breeding classes.
They will then be broken down by weight within the breed. If there are over 30 in breed class, those will be broken down by light, medium, and heavy. If there are 3 or more of one breed, a new class will be added.
All other breeds will be split into whiteface and blackface. These include color markings, physical structure, skeletal shape, and feel softness of the pelt. Some genetic traits of a breed are not always dominant, and may be difficult to recognize. Each lamb must meet the standards for the breed as determined by a Classifier. Please keep in mind, this will be an out-of-county, hired professional following breed standards.
That person will have the final say. Exhibitors may show up to 6 market lambs in the different breed divisions. The sheep committee will make every effort for the exhibitors to show their own animals if possible when making class breaks. Each division champion and reserve will be eligible for the Overall Grand and Reserve Champion lambs.
Production Lamb Classes:. Production lambs are only required if exhibitors are bringing 6 lambs. More than one production lamb is allowed with a 6 maximum. Production lambs cannot be shown as an individual market lamb or as a commercial ewe. Lambs will be scanned following July County Fair weigh-in coordinated by the department superintendent.
A carcass formula used by the Iowa State Fair will be used to determine boneless retails cuts produced per day on test. Scan fees are sponsored by Premier 1 Supplies. Breeding Sheep Classes:. Ewes must have date of birth recorded. Entries in these classes are not eligible for auction. All breeds may be exhibited. See registration requirements in General Rules. Feeder Class Pen of Three. Members may feed a pen of three or four lambs of either ewes, wethers or mixed lambs.
Each member is limited to one pen of three to exhibit at the county fair. Lambs must be born after Jan. Feeder lambs must attend the May sheep weigh-in to be tagged and weighed. Suggested maximum weight is 75 lbs. All lambs must be castrated and docked. Lambs are to be started on feed at weigh in with feed records kept as soon as lambs are purchased or weighed in. Weigh-in date is not counted in rate of gain figures.
A beginning price on the project will provided with the average market price for that weight of lambs at the Kalona Sale Barn the week of weigh-in. That will be provided at weigh-in in the spring and also at the fair. Corn and hay prices will also be provided at fair weigh-in to complete all feed records for judging.
Feeder lambs are not eligible for rate of gain, individual market class or production class. Feeder lambs are in addition to the 6 lamb limit in the other classes.
Animals are to be fed separate from other livestock on the farm. Records are important in this project, therefore, it is to your advantage to separate feeder lambs from your other 4-H lambs so records are more accurate.
Feed records and cost records must be kept each month May, June and July. These forms are required completed at the time of the sheep show and will be valuable to complete the Total Performance Sheet.
Feeder lambs must be sheared on or before June 1 to assure a 1 pelt for market during the county fair. Feeder lambs will be shown in the wool and as they come out of the feedlot. No shearing after June 1 is allowed. No extra grooming necessary. All Feeder Lamb pens will be weighed in at the same time as the other sheep.
This weight will be used as the sale weight. Animals will be on display the duration of the Washington County Fair. Lambs will be judged at their pen as the first class of the sheep show with the judge and records. Exhibitors only will be asked into the ring for comments and awards. Feeder Lambs may be sold in the county fair livestock auction, however, auction limits will apply. The exhibitor may enter the ring to sell lambs twice with a maximum of five lambs sold. The exhibitor must sign up for the auction by the auction deadline and mark how the lot will be sold.
Premier Sheep Exhibitor:. Purpose: To recognize 4-H sheep exhibitors who can articulate their understanding about the future of the animal industry, their knowledge of animal production and showmanship. Exhibitors will be divided into the divisions of Junior, Intermediate, and Senior.
Interview- conducted on Monday from 10 a. Scores from the quiz, interview, and showmanship, will be added together to determine the overall winner. Sheep Showmanship: Participation in showmanship is open to all exhibitors. Showmanship will be the last classes in the sheep show. Once an exhibitor has won champion showman in their age division, the following year if they are still in that age division, they will show in the Top Gun Showmanship Drive instead of their age division class.
Sheep Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. ALL junior showmen exhibiting in the showmanship class will receive a halter from the family of longtime sheep producer Cleo McCoy.
The following market classes will be designated at county fair check-in after classification. See General Rules and Health Requirements. It is recommended the member must manage the horse at least 75 percent of the time during the project year. Horse project members with leased horses must attend 2 workouts at a minimum in June and July with the horse in the arena. By May 15, 4-H members must identify horses through 4hOnline account.
Attendance: Each equine project must attend and participate in at least 2 project workouts to be eligible to show. Workout attendance will be taken with equine name. If workouts are limited due to rain or uncontrollable circumstances, leaders will work with project members to achieve this requirement or appropriate committees will make adjustments. Draft horse and hitch classes are not required to attend workouts. Any 4-H members missing more than 3 meetings without prior communication with club leader will be ineligible to exhibit at the fair.
Youth connection and success are largely a reflection of their participation and connectedness at the club level. All members most benefit from horse and pony project area with full participation when possible. No health certificates will be required. Horses will be inspected after arrival on grounds.
They should arrive between 8 a. It is recommended that animals be vaccinated for distemper encephalitis. Horses will be vet checked at noon on Monday. Members are encouraged to stall at least one equine project at the fair.
Any horses that will not be stalled must be recorded in writing to the Extension Office before July 1. Horses will be judged on Tuesday, starting at 11 a. Disqualification from class will result if leaders observe otherwise. Exhibitors will be limited to standard 4-H uniform of solid, plain, front button or snap long-sleeved, collared shirt of any color and jeans.
No fancy western outfits. Hard-toed shoes or boots should be worn. To exhibit at the State Fair, read through 4-H C for stricter requirements on dress code per breed of horse. Exhibitor is responsible to see that entries are entered in proper classes. Examples would include, but are not limited to, county workshops, specific 4-H classes in open horse shows, practices, trail rides, drill teams, fairs, parades, etc.
Approved headgear must be worn when mounted and riding and driving-every time, every ride. Individuals found to be wearing an unapproved or defective helmet will not be permitted to participate in the activity until a proper helmet is acquired.
Extension staff, volunteers, or Fair Board will not be held responsible for accidents or injuries. A member is limited to four 4 separate halter class entries. Member may have two entries in a halter class, but still may not exceed the four-entry limit for halter classes.
If there is an extra entry in one class, it must be exhibited by another 4-H or FFA member registered with Washington County.
A member is limited to six 6 entries in performance classes, and one 1 entry in trail performance or in-hand class, or they can be in both with difference horses. The same animal may be entered in one or more than one class. Members will be limited to a maximum of 4 animals exhibited at the fair. A team entry will count as 1 animal. Halter classes with 3 animals or less entered may be combined at discretion of department superintendent.
The trail performance class will be shown under saddle with the exception of miniatures and will include 6 to 10 obstacles, such as: bridge, gate, pull load, log, mail box, serpentine, etc.
Entrants may be asked to walk, trot, and lope both ways of the ring. Events will have a time limit per entry. Members will be observed at workouts to decide levels based upon skill of rider, years of experience, and skill of horse. It will be determined before the show what is the appropriate level. Mules, donkeys, and burros are eligible for the trail class. Pleasure class will be shown under saddle at walk, trot, and lope in both directions. There will be two skill level class in Western Pleasure and three skill level classes in Western Horsemanship.
Members will be observed at summer project meetings to determine eligibility. Exhibitors will not be required to lope during performance. Exhibitors in this class will not be eligible for other horsemanship classes. Liberty Class miniatures only. Liberty is demonstrating the natural beauty of the miniature horse. Horses are to be judged on style, grace, animation, gaits, presence, and east of catching. The liberty horse is expected to perform at both a canter and a trot.
The Steward should be in the same location as the Judge to adjudicate the class. When the 2 minute catch time has elapsed, the show announcer will announce TIME to signal the end of the catch if the animal has not been caught. If the catch is not completed in the 2 minute allotted time frame, the exhibitor is disqualified. Whips and shaker bottles are allowed but touching the horse with aids or hands will result in disqualification.
The horse must be caught and haltered by the exhibitor only within 2 minutes or be disqualified. The assistant may not touch the horse at any time.
Announcement is to be made prior to the class to specify that no outside assistance is allowed. A safe costume or theme outfit is allowed for exhibitor and assistant only. The horse must be shown natural, no costume, no glister, no ribbons.
Horse Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Sponsored by Sarah Hora and family. Formally English Pleasure. Must be registered by May 1 with the Extension Office. Broilers will be:. Cages will be provided at county fair. Members are responsible to bring own feeders, waters and bedding. Members must clean own cages throughout the week and when exhibits are removed. All poultry exhibited must come from U. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and an authorized tester must have performed the test.
A date will be set pre-fair to assist with this process if needed. If not testing at the Washington County pre-fair date, proof of this turned into fair officials by Monday noon. Animals without paperwork will have to be tested. This does not apply to water fowl or production broilers. See Official Health Requirements. Broilers should come to the fair and be penned Monday morning between 7 a. They will be weighed at that time. The exhibitor or family member should be present for weigh-in.
All other poultry projects should arrive Sunday 3 p. Exhibitors should attend the poultry department meeting at a. Poultry exhibitors may sell 5 entries in up to 2 lots at the Livestock Auction. Sellers must register at the Extension Office by noon Wednesday. Exhibitor must provide carrier to get livestock to and from the auction ring.
Poultry Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. Rooster Crowing Contest: Roosters will be judged on Wednesday morning at 9 a. The rooster that crows the most in 15 minutes wins. Limit of one entry in the Rooster Crowing Contest. Any one exhibitor in any one class may show no more than two entries.
Limit of 1 entry in Market Pen of 3 class. There is a maximum total limit of 16 entries. Pen of 3 counts as 1 entry. The Single Fryer counts as one entry. Pen of 3 individuals may not be shown in other classes. Broken meat pens must also be of the same variety.
A meat pen does not necessarily have to come from the same litter. A single fryer is one rabbit and CAN come from the Pen of 3.
The age limit for both the market pen of three and the single fryer are 10 weeks. Minimum weight 3 pounds each. Maximum weight 5 pounds each. All rabbits must be weighed in the presence of the judge or at check-in.
Bucks and does will be classified according to age Juniors-under 6 months; Seniors-over 6 months. Each breed in its respective class will have one rabbit selected as Best of Breed. Cages will be furnished and set up by the fair. Members are responsible to bring their own feeders and waters. Exhibitors must clean cages and alleyway in front of cages daily and at the end of the fair. It is required that all rabbits shown be tattooed in the left ear for positive identification-No Exceptions.
There will be 3 showmanship awards based on grade divisions presented to the exhibitors that do the best job handling their rabbits and themselves to and from the arena and during the judging.
Rabbit exhibitors may sell a maximum of 5 entries in two lots at the Friday Livestock Auction. Sellers must register at the Extension Office by Thursday noon. All sale rabbits should be at the show ring 15 minutes before the start of the sale. Exhibitor may enter the sale ring only twice. You may sell more than one entry per time in the ring; however, it will be sold as a total lot. There is no crossbred rabbit class.
If you have a crossbred rabbit it should be entered in the single fryer class. Rabbit Herdsmanship: All species will be evaluated by club on Herdsmanship during county fair week. The goal of this new class is to provide another opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their knowledge in a different way and also to learn more about rabbits while visiting the barn during the county fair.
All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board -size 22 x 28 inches. Tri-fold corrugated display board will not be accepted. The following sections must be included on the front of the poster. Those who read the poster should be able to gain a better understanding of the subject area. The purpose of the poster is clear: to promote, to inform, to call to action, etc. Copyright rules have been followed. References have been cited on the poster please see references section below.
Size, color, and style choices contribute to easy reading. Text can be read easily from at least feet away. It uses good design and art principles. It will hold up under long periods of display time. Keep in mind this will be posted in the barn all week. Lamination is not required, but might be helpful. Posters should be entered into Fair Entry by July 1; entry is free.
Completed poster projects should be turned in at rabbit check-in, no later than Monday at 9 a. Poster exhibitors must exhibit at least one rabbit identified in 4hOnline. Label the back of the poster exhibit with your name, division junior, intermediate, senior , poster class, and club name.
It is important to use only accredited internet websites. Many others contain incorrect information. References must be listed in alphabetical order on the back of the poster and should include the information listed below. Posters are to be turned in during rabbit check-in and taken home at animal release time Friday morning.
The rabbit committee is not responsible for posters left behind. Poster judging will take place at 6 p. Winners will be announced during the 4-H Rabbit Show on Tuesday. The purpose of this presentation is to share insight about the topic, why it was selected, what was learned, etc.
The judges may ask follow-up questions. Shelly Wickham. Showmanship awards will be given in the beef, beef heifer, sheep, swine, dairy, goat, horse, dog, rabbit and poultry departments. There will be 3 divisions in showmanship in the market beef, rabbit, beef heifer, swine, sheep, goat and horse departments Jr. There will be 2 divisions in the dog department Jr. There will be 2 divisions in dairy cattle and poultry. Grades are based off the most recently completed school year.
All exhibitors are eligible to participate in showmanship with their own animal. Read specific department pages for details.
Presentation of animal Leading, posing, response to directions of ringmaster, use of necessary equipment. AWARDS: Champion trophies for specified age divisions in each department will be provided by donors listed in that department. A purple award group will be selected from finalists in each department. They will receive special showmanship ribbons. All other participants will receive a green participation ribbon. These stall arrangements are set by the superintendents and club leaders.
Monitoring this board is important for clubs to see their evaluation and make improvements before the fair is over. Judging will be on a team and individual basis. Each team will consist of 3 or 4 members. The high scores will be the team score.
Teams do not have to be from the same club but must be the same age division. There will be a Junior Division grades 4, 5, and 6 , Intermediate Division grades 7, 8, and 9 and a Senior Division grades 10, 11 and 12 for individuals. Junior division will have questions only. Intermediates will have option to do questions or reasons. Seniors will have reasons only. The question classes will be used only to break ties for Junior Division.
Ties will be broken in the Intermediate and Senior Division on the oral reason scores. State 4-H Judging Contest: The final State Fair Team selection will be made at the discretion of the coaches based on the following criteria:. Monday starting in the small show ring. Watch for announcements for potential change of location regarding weather or space availability. The Champion Board is located on the north side of 4-H Hall. It is updated throughout the day as official livestock results are turned in.
Champion signs to be displayed at the animal stall are available for check out from the Extension Office. Exhibitors are responsible for returning the signs at the end of the fair week to the Extension Office. Exhibitors will be charged for signs not returned. A unique Washington County tradition that we hope all departments start is that champion exhibitors are able to neatly, legibly, respectfully in small letters, add the year and their name to the back of the champion signs they have earned.
These champion signs have become and special record of history of Washington County Fair champions. Open to all 4-H and FFA members of any age. Show will be held Tuesday at p. Each exhibitor must complete four 4 activities from the manual: chose one 1 activity from each chapter.
Each exhibitor must also complete the Record Form. All dog and cat exhibitors must present a current rabies certificate at the time of judging. Failure to do so will result in the animal being disqualified from the show.
No kittens or puppies under 4 months are to be shown due to disease vulnerability. All animals must be free from disease or they will not be accepted for judging. Chinese or potbellied pigs require a record of a negative pseudorabies test within 30 days. No wild animals. It is illegal under Iowa law to capture or keep any game animal, fur animal, or game birds.
Pets must be properly leashed, caged, or contained and are to be on the Fairgrounds only during the time of judging. Members may exhibit a limit of one entry per species. Pets may not have been exhibited in any other department of the fair dog obedience show, rabbit show, etc. Dogs are allowed to participate in the dog department Open Agility class.
Entries are judged on their own merits and not against each other. Evaluation will be based on records and verbal questions from the judge on health, nutrition, environment, grooming, behavior and handling, and knowledge. Judge will conduct a minute interview Tuesday of fair. The superintendent will schedule the interviews between judge and youth. A member may show a limit of 2 dogs, with each being in a different class level. Current 4-H dog projects must be shown in both obedience and showmanship classes.
Exception: If member shows 2 dogs, only 1 is eligible for showmanship competition. All dogs must be enrolled in 4hOnline by May 15, and participate in dog obedience weekly workouts. The first two dog workouts and the workout the week before fair are required. Points are earned at each workout and those with three unexcused absences will not be able to show at fair. You must notify a superintendent ahead of time if you will not be there for an excused absence.
Make up workouts are offered when possible but are not guaranteed. All dogs must have a rabies certificate turned in to dog project leader by May It is recommended that the dog also have a distemper immunization, either temporary or permanent. All dogs must be on a leash unless being directed by youth and leaders during workouts. A 4-H dog project member cannot train and show a dog that has already been trained and shown by another person or family member unless approved by dog project leader in advance.
Dogs must be 6 months or older to participate in the obedience training. Dogs must be 1 year or older to participate in the agility classes for the safety of the dog or with prior approval from the superintendent. All members should complete a dog project book and read it closely for detailed class instructions. Those can be obtained at the first dog workout or from the Extension Office.
Dog workouts will be held weekly from May 4 — fair on Wednesdays from 6 p. See the dog project book for required workout dates and attendance expectations. Those are available from the Extension Office. Does not use official judge but participation ribbons are earned.
Course will be modified to fit a variety of ages and sizes of dogs. Dogs must be a minimum of 1-year-old for the safety of the dog. Must attend a minimum of 3 agility workouts for the dog and member to be evaluated and approved for show.
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Washington County Fair will be held on July , It will include cookout contest, horse shoe tournament, peewee cutie contest, kid's contests. July , at the Washington County Fairgrounds WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION John Wagner, Washington, President Kurt Dallmeyer, Wellman, . Find updated results for all Washington County Fair Contests in a searchable format under the link below. Results from the Washington.
