2023 Appanoose County Fair
July 17th – July 22nd
2023 Fair Theme: “Neon Lights & Country Nights”701 West FranklinCenterville, IA 52544(641)856-2646
AdmissionSeason Tickets are valid Monday, July 17th – Saturday, July 22ndAdvanced season tickets purchased before Noon on July 17th - $35.00 (Senior, over 65, Price - $25.00)Season tickets purchased after Noon on July 17th - $45.00 (Senior, over 65, Price - $35.00)
Daily PassesMonday, July 17th – Free Day at the FairTuesday, July 18th – Thursday, July 20th before Noon - $7.00Tuesday, July 18th – Thursday, July 20th after Noon - $10.00Friday, July 21st – Saturday, July 22nd - $20.00Children 10 years and Under – Free with paid adult all week.Parking – No Fee
Building Hours4-H Exhibit Building 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Commercial Building 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Contents2023 Appanoose County Fair 1Admission 1Daily Passes 1Building Hours 1Fair Dedication 42023 Entertainment Schedule 52023 4-H & FFA Schedule 6Open Class Schedule 7Appanoose County Fair Directors 7Office Directors 8Appanoose County Extension Council 84-H Adult Committee 84-H Youth Council 8Department Superintendents 9Appanoose County Fair General Superintendents 94-H Clubs and Leaders 10Clover Kid Clubs and Leaders 10FFA Chapters and Advisors 102023 Appanoose County Fair Queen Contest 1125th Annual Pie & Cake Baking Contest 12Annual Sale of Livestock 124-H & FFA Trophy Donors 13Clover Kids, 4-H & FFA Cash Donors 24Master Showman Awards 24Showmanship Awards 254-H & FFA Agriculture Department 274-H & FFA Agriculture Department General Rules 282023 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry & Birds at County Fairs 33Livestock & Pet Judging 34DEPT. 1 — BEEF 34Division 2 — Market Beef 35Division 3 — Bucket Bottle +1 38Division 4 — Bucket Bottle Calf 38Division 5 — Halter Cow/Calf 39Division 6 — Production Cow/Calf 39DEPT. 2 — Dairy Cattle 40DEPT. 3 — Sheep 41Division 1 — Purebred Sheep 41Division 2— Market Lambs 42Division 3 — Bucket Bottle Lamb 43DEPT. 4 — Swine 44Division 1 — Market Hogs 45Division 2 — Feeder Pigs 45Division 3 — Breeding Gilts 45DEPT. 5 — Horse 45DEPT. 6 — Dairy Goats 48DEPT. 7 — Goats 49Division 1 — Breeding Meat Goats 49Division 2 — Market Meat Goats 49Division 3 — Novelty Goats 50Division 4 — Bucket Bottle Goat 50DEPT. 8 — Rabbits 51Division 1 — Meat Rabbits 51Division 2 — Fancy Rabbits 51Division 3 — Commercial Rabbits 52DEPT. 9 — Poultry & Fowl 52DEPT. 10 — Dogs 53Division 1 — Obedience Classes 53Division 2 — Rally Classes 54Division 3 — Handling Classes (Dog Showmanship) 54DEPT. 11 — Cats 54DEPT. 12 — Pets 55Clover Kids Pet Show 554-H & FFA Exhibit Building 574-H Exhibit Building General Rules 58Appanoose County Fair General Rules: 58Special Appanoose County Awards for 2023 59Iowa State Fair General Rules: 604-H Exhibit Building Classes 63ANIMALS 63AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES 63CREATIVE ARTS 64FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 67PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 71SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY (SET) 72COUNTY ONLY CREATIVE ARTS 734-H COMMUNICATION EVENT 744-H AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT 78CLOVER KIDS EXHIBITS 81Open Class Exhibits 82OPEN CLASS RULES & REGULATIONS 83OPEN CLASS FRUITS, VEGETABLES & FIELD CROPS 83HOME ECONOMICS OPEN CLASS CULINARY ARTS 88OPEN CLASS TEXTILES, HOBBIES, CRAFTS 94OPEN CLASS PLANTS & FLOWERS 100OPEN CLASS AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL ART 104OPEN CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY 105Appanoose County Friends of 4-H 1072022 Appanoose County Fair Livestock Buyers 108
Fair DedicationIn appreciation for the many years of his commitment, the 2023 Appanoose County Fair is dedicated to David McGill.
The Appanoose County Fair is very much a family tradition, as David’s mother Dorotha McGill helped in the exhibit building well into her 100’s. He has instilled his love for the fair in his kids and grandkids who have been involved in 4-H and serve as volunteers. David, at the age of 85, has made a life-long volunteer commitment to the fair. For as long as his children and grandchildren can remember, David has been working with Appanoose County Youth that participate in the Cow/Calf project, whether he is out in the pasture weighing a calf, volunteering on show day, or supporting the youth at the annual livestock auction. David is a familiar face at the fairgrounds, he can still be found serving as a Cow/Calf Superintendent and helping with various electrical projects around the fairgrounds alongside his son James, a member of the Fair Board. David and his wife Shirley built a home just miles down the road from his parent’s farm where they raised their seven children: Debbie, Cathy, Marilyn, Andy, James, Tim, and Jerry. On their family farm, David and Shirley along with their children, raised a variety of animals including chickens, hogs, cattle and whatever new species may have been brought home by one of the kids. Their children were no strangers to hard work but still enjoyed the quiet life the farm brought.Showing that hard work does pay off, he started his own business with his son James. McGill’s Repair and Construction was founded in 1994 and a rare day has been missed by David ever since. You will still find David sharing his knowledge and working for the family business. When asked about retirement plans, he just laughs.When not on a service call, David enjoys spending time with his family including his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Despite his busy schedule he always makes time to be at his grandchildren’s various events. He is also an active member of the First Baptist Church in Centerville where he currently serves as an Elder and Worship Leader. Aside from David’s busy lifestyle, he strives to always create a positive experience for all youth involved in Appanoose County 4-H and the Fair. 2023 Entertainment ScheduleSunday, July 16th (Free Admission)7:30 p.m. THE WOVEN HEARTS & RICHARD & MARILYN GORDEN CONCERT – sponsored by The First Baptist ChurchMonday, July 17th (Free Admission)4:00-6:00 p.m. Cake Walk hosted by B.V. Sodbusters – Exhibit Building5:00-8:00 p.m. Kids Face Painting sponsored by Appanoose County Clover Buddies – Commercial Building7:00 p.m. FAIR DEDICATION, FAIR MOM & DAD, QUEEN CONTEST7:30 p.m. BILL RILEY TALENT SHOWAll Evening FAMILY FUN NIGHT – Horse & Carriage Rides, Bouncy Houses, Bags Tournament, and many other free activities for all agesTuesday, July 18th5:00-8:00 p.m. Kids Face Painting sponsored by Appanoose County Clover Buddies – Commercial Building5:00 p.m. 25th Annual Pie & Cake Baking Contest – Exhibit Building7:00 p.m. MUTTON BUSTING7:30 p.m. DUCKWORTH RODEOWednesday, July 19th4:00 p.m. Bingo and Tattoo Booth hosted by B.V. Sodbusters in the Shelter House7:00 p.m. MUTTON BUSTING7:30 p.m. DUCKWORTH RODEOThursday, July 20th2:00 p.m. Clover Cuisine Challenge hosted by the Youth Council – Exhibit Building3:00 p.m. Ag Olympics hosted by B.V. Sodbusters in the lawn west of the 4-H Food Stand5:00-8:00 p.m. Kids Face Painting sponsored by Appanoose County Clover Buddies – Commercial Building7:00 p.m. CASEY MUESSIGMANN (country singer) with TED STOCKTON (opening band)Friday, July 21st10:00 a.m. Relay Races hosted by B.V. Sodbusters in the lawn west of the 4-H Food Stand1:00-4:00 p.m. Stock Expo hosted by the Youth Council – Show Ring7:30 p.m. DEMOLITION DERBYSaturday, July 22nd9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction5:00 p.m. REDNECK RALLY*There will be bands playing Tuesday (Villiska), Wednesday (Hunter Cowan), and Friday (Brayton Hurley) evening by the Beer Garden. 2023 4-H & FFA ScheduleSunday, July 9th7:00 p.m. Beef Carcass Contest (Harvested) Weigh-In – Group 1 @ Appanoose County Sale Barn Monday, July 10th7:00 p.m. Beef Carcass Contest (Harvested) Weigh-In – Group 2 @ Appanoose County Sale Barn Tuesday, July 11th9:00 a.m. Communication Event @ Simon Estes Auditorium Thursday, July 13th8:00 a.m. Clothing Event @ Exhibit BuildingOrder of Event: Seniors (9th-12th grade), Intermediates(7th-8th grade), and Juniors (4th-6th grade)Friday, July 14th3:00 p.m. Carcass Results with Judge @ Hastings Meat Processing Saturday, July 15th8:30 a.m. 4-H Static Exhibit Judging @ Exhibit Building 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hippology Contest @ Horse BarnMonday, July 17th7:00 a.m. - Noon Livestock Weigh-Ins and Check-In 8:00 a.m. Live Carcass Ultra-Sounding (Swine, Sheep, Beef)9:00 a.m. Jr. Cat Show12:00 p.m. Clover Kids Pet ShowJr. Pet Show1:00 p.m. Clover Kids Exhibit Judging @ Exhibit Building1:00 p.m. Bucket Bottle Interviews & Judging (Beef, Sheep, Goat)2:00 p.m. Jr. Dog ShowTuesday, July 18th8:00 a.m. Jr. Sheep ShowJr. Bucket/Bottle LambJr. Meat Goat ShowJr. Bucket/Bottle Goat2:00 p.m. Jr. Poultry ShowWednesday, July 19th8:00 a.m. Jr. Beef ShowJr. Bucket/Bottle Plus 1Jr. Bucket/Bottle CalfJr. Cow/Calf Show (Halter & Production)1:30 p.m. Jr. Rabbit Show6:00 p.m. Communications & Clothing Event Showcase @ Exhibit BuildingThursday, July 20th8:00 a.m. Jr. Swine Show11:00 a.m. Jr. Dairy Cattle ShowJr. Dairy Goat Show4:00 p.m. Jr. Horse Show (Timed Events)Friday, July 21st8:00 a.m. Jr. Horse Show (Showmanship, Halter & Performance)5:00 p.m. Parade of ChampionsSaturday, July 22nd9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock AuctionOpen Class ScheduleEntry TimesMonday, July 17thAmateur and Professional Art 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Fruits, Vegetables & Field Crops 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Culinary Arts 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Textiles, Hobbies & Crafts 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, July 18thPlants and Flowers 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Culinary Arts 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Judging TimesTuesday, July 18thOpen Class Crops, Fruits & Vegetables 10:00 a.m.Open Class Photography 10:00 a.m.Open Class Plants & Flowers 10:00 a.m.Open Class Home Economics 10:00 a.m.Open Class Art 10:00 a.m.
Appanoose County Fair DirectorsMartha Furlin, President NumaJames McGill, Vice President CincinnatiJulie Drew, Secretary MysticShelby Banks, Treasurer Centerville
Mike Bauman – ExlineRon Eddy - ExlineKarson Gonnerman - CincinnatiMike Hoffman – CentervilleDon Hysell - CentervilleZeb Joiner – PlanoCody Korthaus – MoultonMarlan Korthaus – MoultonTracy Lawson – CentervilleJason Long – CentervilleJeremy Long – CentervilleKalen Martsching – MoultonJoey McDanolds – CentervilleWill McGill – CentervillePaul Swarts – UdellTanner Swarts – MoultonShawn Tait – ExlineAaron Thamke – Centerville Office DirectorsCourtney May, Regional Director Region 25/WayneLynn Firkins, Office Assistant CentervilleShayla Martsching, County Youth Coordinator CentervilleCourtney Chapman, Youth Program Specialist Region 25/AlbiaSusan Cole, Exhibit Building Director ExlineSara Harlan, Exhibit Building Director ExlineElizabeth Logsdon, FFA CentervilleArianna Weilbrenner, FFA MoraviaAlicin Hindman, FFA MoultonRachel Beary, FFA SeymourAppanoose County Extension Council Teddy Walker, ChairCraig Sebolt, Vice ChairBrent Martsching, SecretaryMelissa Neher, Treasurer Pat AmsdenTiffany BrownAndrew FeltonLori McClintockMonte McCoy 4-H Adult Committee Ben Ritter – PresidentElizabeth Logsdon – Vice PresidentCasey Kool – Secretary Molly FeltonShane FrevertMason HarlanSteve HawkinsAndrea HeeschCody KorthausJoey McDanoldsBrenda Royer 4-H Youth CouncilShelbi Ritter – PresidentAshlynn Hamilton – Vice PresidentPiper Stufflebeem – SecretaryBailey Swenson – Recreational Leader Hayden BrinegarDenver DeVoreLane KoolLayne RedinbaughSienna RisherJessica RudacilleGradey SticklerBrenna Whitney Department Superintendents BeefCody Korthaus, Marlan Korthaus, Kalen MartschingCow/CalfDavid, McGill, Marlan Korthaus, Cody KorthausDairyJerilyn Inman, Sonja Hinners, Steve LogsdonHorseMike Hoffman, Mike BaumanSheep & Meat GoatWill McGill, Paul SwartsSmall Animals (Bucket Bottle, Poultry & Rabbits)Jerilyn InmanSwineRon Eddy, Jeremy Long, Joey McDanolds
Official VeterinarianWilliam McClintock
Fabrics, Threads & Hobbies4-H Home EconomicsSusan Cole & Sara HarlanOpen Class Canning & BakingDarla WellsOpen Class Fruits, Vegetables & Field CropsMary Ann Bond & Mary Sue ZaputilOpen Class Hobbies, Crafts & School EntriesSally Bauer & Sue Golic Open Class Photography & ArtBette Howe & Suzanne LaryOpen Class Plants and FlowersCenterville Garden ClubOpen Class Quilts, Sewing, TextilesDarla Wells, Janet Acheson & Carolyn LoweAppanoose County Fair General SuperintendentsSuperintendent of Building & Grounds Don Hysell, Aaron ThamkeSuperintendent of Commercial Exhibits Julie Drew, Cody KorthausSuperintendent of Admission & Gates Martha Furlin, Shelby Bank, Julie DrewSuperintendent of Arena Aaron Thamke, Jason Long, Tracy Lawson, Zeb JoinerSuperintendent of Advertising Martha Furlin, Shelby Banks, Julie DrewSuperintendent of Electrical James McGillSuperintendent of Camping Shawn Tait4-H Clubs and LeadersAppanoose County Cooking Club Michele BurgeBlue Ribbon Bandits Laura Weber, Heaven BooyB.V. Sodbusters Marcy Thamke, Jack McGrannDandy Doers Paige CarrollExline Ramblers Shawn Tait, Kristi RitterFranklin Farmhands Andrea Heesch, Craig SeboltM & M Pioneers Myra & Mark McGillMoravia Farmhands Patricia Babbitt, Casey Kool, Denise EwingPleasant Workers Lydia WellsRustic Roots Monica Risher, Kim HayesStall Stompers Susan Martsching, Lora JonesWells Rustlers Jerilyn Inman, Jerald & Judi Lawson, John Clausen
Clover Kid Clubs and LeadersBlue Ribbon Buddies Laura Weber, Heaven BooyClover Buddies Tiffany Brown, Ashley LongExline Little Ramblers Kristi RitterLil’ Sprouts Monica Risher, Kim HayesMini M & M’s Myra McGillMini Workers Lydia WellsMoravia Barnyard Buddies Tami Swaby, Emily SelixStall Stompers Clover Kids Susan Martsching, Lora JonesWells Rustlers Jerilyn Inman, Janelle & John Clausen
FFA Chapters and AdvisorsCenterville FFA Elizabeth LogsdonMoravia FFA Arianna WeilbrennerMoulton-Udell FFA Alicin HindmanSeymour FFA Rachel Beary 2023 Appanoose County Fair Queen ContestRules & RegulationsIowa State Fair Queen Pageant Rules and Regulations will be observed so the county Queen will be eligible to compete at the state level.
Following are some basic rules and regulation pertaining to the local contest. Jara Cassady, Jerilyn Inman, and Judi Lawson of Moulton will be chairpersons of the event. Please contact any of the three for further details.1. Each contestant must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on August 10th, the first day of the 2023 Iowa State Fair.2. Contestants must never have been married, nor have children.3. A county fair queen may reside in the county she represents or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in the county she represents.4. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one worthwhile organization in her community such as a church group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc. Eligibility is not limited to 4-H membership.5. Each contestant must be present for a group photograph to be eligible for the contest.6. Each entrant in the State Fair Pageant must be selected from a competitive queen contest at her county fair. The winner of this is then eligible to compete at the Iowa State Fair.7. Prize money in the amount of $100 will be awarded to the queen; $75 to the first runner up; and $50 to the second runner up. Trophies will also be presented to the queen, first runner up, and second runner up.Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 3rd, 2023.
Contestants will be interviewed, and the queen selection will be made prior to the county fair. All contestants will appear at the fair, and the results will be announced. For further details, contact Jara Cassady at (641)777-1932 or email bjcassady@netins.net, Jerilyn Inman (641)895-5600 or Judi Lawson (641)777-0213. Applications may be picked up at the Appanoose County Extension Office or Iowa Trust and Savings Bank in Centerville. Please send completed applications to:Jara Cassady, 31428 540th St., Moulton, IA 52572. Thanks! Judi Lawson, Jara Cassady & Jerilyn Inman will present a trophy to the 2023 Appanoose County Fair Queen.Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri will present the 1st Runner Up Trophy.Courtney Chapman will present the 2nd Runner Up Trophy. 25th Annual Pie & Cake Baking ContestTuesday, July 18th, 2023Class 1: Single Crust PieClass 2: Double Crust PieClass 3: Meringue/Cream PieClass 4: CheesecakeClass 5: CakeClass 6: Youth (15 & Under) Pie/Cheesecake/Cake1. Contest is open to any age contestant.2. Contestant is limited to 2 pies or cakes per class (you may bring extra to auction if you would like).3. All pies & cakes must be delivered to the judging area (Exhibit Building) in a disposable, covered container. Cream/Meringue/Cheesecake entries must be in a cooler with ice. 4. Pies & Cakes must be delivered to the judging area by 4:30pm on July 18th, 2023.5. Judging will begin at 5:00 p.m.6. The entries will be auctioned immediately following the judging.7. Awards will be presented following the judging for 1st and 2nd place in each class, plus an award for the entry with “Most Eye Appeal”. There will also be awards for highest bidders.8. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Appanoose County Fair.Contest Sponsored by North Side Insurance109 W. Van Buren, Centerville, Iowa 641-856-3333 Annual Sale of LivestockThe Livestock Sale will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, July 22nd. All 4-H and FFA members desiring to sell livestock must draw for sale order before 10:00am on Friday, July 21s, 2023. Each exhibitor may sell 2 calves, 6 swine, 6 sheep and a total of 6 small animals, in no more than 2 lots of 3. Sale order will be Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, followed by Breed Champions & Reserve Champions, then Top Rate of Gain winners. Rest of the animals will be sold in order of number drawn. Two drawings will be held for each exhibitor to sell one unit before a second unit, if any, is sold. Services of the auctioneers, clerks, and the use of the sale barn are all donated. All 4-H & FFA members should express their appreciation to these individuals. The sole responsibility for disposition of animals following the sale rests with the buyer or owner. Sale checks will be made by the Appanoose County Livestock Inc. as soon as possible after the sale date. Publicity will be given when they are available.**4-H & FFA members must sell their own animal at the livestock sale.****All qualifying animals that will be participating in the South Central Iowa Showdown are not eligible to sell in the Livestock Auction. This is the same rule that applies to animals being taken to show at the Iowa State Fair, AkSarBen, etc.**4-H & FFA Trophy DonorsTrophies will be present each day following judgingA & E KENNELReserve JR RallyADVANCED ELECTRICAL—ANDY JOINEROverall INT Horse/Rider Champion Belt BuckleOverall JR Horse/Rider Champion Belt BuckleOverall SR Horse/Rider Champion Belt BuckleANIMAL HEALTH CENTER OF CENTERVILLEChampion Beginners Novice BChampion JR RallyChampion Produce of Dam HeiferAPPANOOSE COUNTY LIVESTOCK, INC.Reserve Grand Champion Appanoose County Fair Beef CarcassB.V. SODBUSTERS 4-H CLUBChampion Flemish Giant RabbitChampion JR TrailReserve Champion Bucket Bottle +1 HeiferReserve Satin RabbitBAR CROSS RANCHChampion Milking ShorthornGrand Champion Dairy AnimalIN MEMORY OF BARB KASTERChampion Performance Market LambReserve Champion Performance Market LambReserve Champion Produce of Dam Market LambBETH MORRISReserve Champion Crossbred SteerBILL MORRIS CATTLESupreme HeiferBILL & TRACY MORRISReserve Grand Champion Market BeefBILL BROWN FAMILYChampion Lamancha GoatChampion Milking HerdChampion Nigerian Dwarf GoatChampion Oberhasli GoatIN MEMORY OF BILL DEAHLBest of Show RabbitBOB & JANIECE SELFChampion Family Farm Born & Raised Market Lamb BOB MORRISReserve Grand Champion Production Cow/CalfBRYDON KASTER FAMILYChampion Gaited HorseReserve Champion Gaited HorseCENTERVILLE FFAChampion Intro Dog ClassChampion NubianChampion SR Pole BendingReserve Best Fancy RabbitReserve Californian RabbitReserve Crossbred RabbitReserve Champion White Face Market LambReserve Dutch RabbitReserve Lamancha GoatReserve Lionhead RabbitReserve New Zealand RabbitReserve Nigerian DwarfReserve NubianCENTERVILLE PRODUCEReserve Best of Show RabbitReserve Champion Family Farm Born & Raised SteerReserve Champion Intro Dog ClassReserve Supreme Breeding SheepCENTERVILLE RATHBUN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE5th Overall Market BeefCENTERVILLE WALMARTChampion Crossbred RabbitChampion Ind. 280-299lbs Market HogChampion INT Bucket/Bottle GoatChampion JR Bucket/Bottle GoatChampion Production PoultryReserve INT Western RidingReserve JR Western RidingReserve JR TrailReserve MuleReserve Western PleasureCHARITON VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.Science, Engineering and Technology AwardCHARITON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERChampion Ind. 220-239lbs Market HogCHRIS & KRIS SEBOLT3rd Place Overall Heifer AwardIN MEMORY OF CURTIS & DONNA SEBOLT5th Place Overall HeiferCODI HEESCHChampion INT Western PleasureReserve Gelding 4 yrs. and OlderReserve INT Western PleasureCOUNTRY VILLAGE ANIMAL CLINICRecycled Exhibit AwardCOUNTRY VILLAGE ANIMAL CLINIC—DR WM MCCLINTOCKChampion Beginners Novice AChampion JR Walk-TrotChampion Pony 52” & UnderReserve JR Walk-TrotReserve Pony 52” & UnderReserve SR RallyCOURTNEY CHAPMANHistorical Exhibit AwardIN MEMORY OF DAVID VINZANTOutstanding Individual Belt BuckleDEJONG AG SERVICESGrand Champion Pen of 3 Market LambsDEMRY AUCTION LLC.Champion Halter Cow/CalfChampion Pen of 3 240-259lbs Market HogsIN MEMORY OF TOM DEMRY by DEMRY AUCTION LLC.Grand Champion Market BeefGrand Champion Market LambDMC MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONChampion Dwarf RabbitChampion High % Maine-Anjou HeiferChampion Ind. 316 lbs. & Over Market HogChampion Novelty DoeReserve Beginners Novice AReserve INT Western HorsemanshipIN MEMORY OF DORTHA MCGILLChampion Shorthorn Plus HeiferChampion Shorthorn Plus SteerDOUG AND LYNN FIRKINSLeadership Exhibit Award IN MEMORY OF DOYLE & DONNA TERRY 2nd Annual Clover Achiever AwardDUANE’S SUPPLYChampion Pen of 3 280-299lbs Market HogsFARMERS BANK OF NORTHERN MISSOURIBest Fancy RabbitGrand Champion Ind. Market HogGrand Champion Pen of 3 Market HogsChampion Maintainer HeiferReserve Champion Class 2A Production Cow/CalfReserve Grand Champion Market GoatGARY MORRIS TAXIDERMYChampion Preferred Novice AGARY STICKLER JR. FAMILYReserve Champion Top Rate of Gain SteerHASTINGS MEAT PROCESSINGChampion Hereford SteerChampion Ind. 240-259lbs Market HogHAWK INSURANCEChampion Pen of 3 220-239lbs Market HogsChampion Shorthair CatReserve Beginners Novice BReserve Champion Produce of Dam HeiferReserve Mini Lop RabbitReserve SR Pole BendingHEESCH FARMSChampion Beef Live CarcassChampion Hog Live CarcassChampion Lamb Live CarcassChampion Maine-Angus HeiferReserve Beef Live CarcassReserve Champion Ind. 260-279lbs Market HogReserve Hog Live CarcassReserve INT Bucket/Bottle CalfReserve INT FlagsReserve JR Bucket/Bottle CalfReserve JR FlagsReserve Lamb Live CarcassReserve SR Bucket/Bottle CalfHELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLCReserve Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer PlaqueHENKLE FARMS—CINCINNATI, IAReserve Champion Pen of 3 260-279lbs Market HogsReserve SR Western RidingHENRY & BRENDA ORTMAN @ The Annuity ShopChampion DuckChampion Pony PleasureChampion SR Western PleasureReserve Grand Champion PoultryReserve INT BarrelsReserve JR BarrelsReserve JR Western HorsemanshipReserve Longhair CatReserve Oberhasli GoatReserve SR Western HorsemanshipHIGH POINT DAIRY / JAY & LINDA PHILLIPSReserve Grand Champion Dairy Animal PlaqueHOMETOWN REALTY / HEARTLAND TROPHY PROPERTIESChampion All Other Miniature BreedsChampion Class 1A Production Cow/CalfChampion JR HippologyChampion Longhair CatReserve Grand Champion Market LambReserve Bantam HenReserve Novelty DoeReserve Polish Hotot IN MEMORY OF HOWARD & ELSIE PONTIOUSClothing Selection & Fashion Revue PlaquesChampion Domestic Longhair CatChampion Lionhead RabbitChampion Rex RabbitChampion Satin RabbitReserve Best Commercial RabbitReserve Champion Ind. 220-239lbs Market HogReserve Champion Ind. 300-315lbs Market HogReserve Champion Pen of 3 220-239lbs Market HogsReserve Champion Pen of 3 240-259lbs Market HogsReserve Champion Pen of 3 300-315lbs Market HogsReserve Commercial Boer DoeReserve Dwarf RabbitReserve Flemish Giant RabbitReserve Fuzzy Lop RabbitReserve Jersey Wooly RabbitReserve Mini Rex RabbitReserve Other Fancy RabbitReserve Production PoultryReserve Rex RabbitHY-VEE FOOD & PHARMACYReserve Champion Ind. 240-259lbs Market HogReserve Champion Pen of 3 316 & Over Market HogsIOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANKChampion Brown SwissChampion SR TrailChampion 3 Year Old & Younger HorseReserve Champion Angus HeiferReserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market LambsReserve Shorthair CatJACK & SHELLY MCGRANNChampion Bantam HenChampion TurkeyGrand Champion PoultryReserve DuckJAY’S ANGUS FARMChampion Angus Cow/Calf AwardChampion Angus HeiferJERALD & JUDI LAWSONGrand Champion Dairy GoatReserve Grand Champion Dairy GoatIN MEMORY OF JIM ODENChampion Black Face Market LambChampion Speckled Face Market LambJODIE MCCOY—REAL MCCOY REALTY LLCChampion SR Western RidingJODY & SUSAN MCDANIELChampion HolsteinJOHN & LINDA SULSERChampion Breeding GiltReserve Champion Breeding GiltJOHNSON MOVING & STORAGEReserve Overall INT Horse/Rider Belt BuckleReserve Overall JR Horse/Rider Belt BuckleReserve Overall SR Horse/Rider Belt BuckleJOINER CONSTRUCTIONReserve Chianina HeiferReserve Market HeiferJONES TRUCKINGChampion Commercial HeiferJUSTIN & MEGAN JEDLICKAChampion BB +1 SteerChampion Produce of Dam SteerJUSTIN & TIFFANY BROWNChampion Ayrshire Reserve Champion AyrshireReserve Champion HolsteinKATIE MORRISGrand Champion Production Cow/Calf AwardKAYDEE’S KANDEESChampion Fuzzy Lop RabbitChampion GooseChampion INT TrailChampion JR Western PleasureKELLER ANGUS FARMSChampion Performance SteerChampion Angus SteerLAIN FARMS—KEITH & LORENA LAINChampion Ind. 300-315lbs Market HogChampion Pen of 3 260-279lbs Market HogsChampion Pen of 3 300-315lbs Market HogsLENIG CONSTRUCTIONChampion Family Farm Born and Raised SteerReserve Champion BB +1 SteerReserve Champion Performance SteerLOGSDON FAMILYChampion Commercial Boer DoeGrand Champion Breeding Doe AwardLONG FAMILY FARMSChampion Red Angus SteerReserve Champion Red Angus SteerReserve Grand Champion Ind. Market HogIN MEMORY OF M.L. BAETHKEChampion INT Bucket/Bottle CalfChampion JR Bucket/Bottle CalfChampion SR Bucket/Bottle Calf M & W WELDING, INCChampion INT Western RidingChampion Simmental SteerGrand Champion HorseReserve Champion 3 Year Old & Younger HorseReserve Pony PleasureIN MEMORY OF MARK GARRETSONChampion Market HeiferReserve Champion Angus SteerMADDISON LANGEChampion JR Pole BendingReserve JR Pole BendingMARGERY DAVISON & TONY SHRIVERReserve Grand Champion CatMARTSCHING SHOW CATTLEReserve All Other Breeds SteerIN MEMORY OF MATTHEW THOMAS EWING II & FAMILYChampion Mini Lop RabbitMCCLINTOCK EQUINE STATIONChampion INT Pole BendingChampion SR Walk TrotReserve SR TrailReserve SR Walk TrotMCGILL FARMS—MICKAL & EDITHChampion Shorthorn HeiferChampion Shorthorn SteerReserve Champion Shorthorn HeiferReserve Champion Shorthorn Plus HeiferReserve Champion Shorthorn Plus SteerReserve Champion Shorthorn SteerMCGILL’S REPAIRChampion INT FlagsChampion SR Barrels Reserve Champion Class 1A Production Cow/CalfReserve Champion Ind. 280-299lbs Market HogReserve Champion Hereford SteerReserve Holland Lop RabbitReserve SR Western PleasureMELANIE COWAN – REALTORBest Commercial RabbitChampion Full Blood Boer Doe MIKE & JOYCE THOMAS / MIDWEST COVERSChampion Commercial Ewe LambChampion SR FlagsGrand Champion CatReserve All Other Miniature BreedsReserve INT Pole BendingReserve INT RallyReserve JR Bucket/Bottle LambMOORE SERVICEChampion INT Bucket/Bottle LambChampion JR Bucket/Bottle LambChampion SR Bucket/Bottle LambMORAVIA FARMHANDS 4-H CLUBChampion Crossbred GoatReserve Alpine GoatReserve Bantam RoosterReserve Grand Champion HorseMORAVIA FFAChampion SR HippologyReserve Champion Chianina SteerMYRA’S STUDIOBest of Show Photography AwardChampion Californian RabbitChampion JR BarrelsChampion SR RallyReserve Champion Ind. 316lbs & Over Market HogReserve Champion Simmental SteerReserve INT Bucket/Bottle LambNATALIE CLOSE-STATE FARMChampion INT Walk TrotChampion JR FlagsChampion JR Western RidingReserve Grand Champion PonyReserve INT TrailReserve INT Walk TrotReserve SR FlagsIN MEMORY OF NEIL MORRIS3rd Place Overall Market BeefChampion Class 2A Production Cow/Calf AwardChampion SR Western Horsemanship ODEN FARMS CHAROLAISGrand Champion Appanoose County Fair Beef CarcassPAT DOLERefinished Furniture Exhibit AwardR.H. JOHNSON FARMSChampion Produce of Dam Market LambChampion White Face Market LambReserve Champion Speckled Face Market LambReserve Top Rate of Gain Market LambTop Rate of Gain Market LambROGER & LORI MORROW4th Place Overall Heifer4th Place Overall Market BeefIN MEMORY OF RONALD TURKAppanoose County Fair Herdsman AwardSEYMOUR TIREChampion Ind. 260-279lbs Market HogChampion Low % Simmental HeiferReserve Champion Family Farm Born and Raised Market LambReserve Maine-Anjou HeiferReserve Ponies – 52” and Under 57”STEVE & MELANIE HAWKINS & FAMILYReserve Supreme HeiferSUNDOWN SHOW LAMBSSupreme Breeding SheepSUSAN COLEConstructed Sewing/Needle Work AwardTHE ANDY MERRITT FAMILYChampion Bantam RoosterChampion Polish HototReserve Standard HenReserve Standard RoosterReserve TurkeyTHE BROKEN C—COWBOY MINISTRY LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH of the NAZARENEChampion INT BarrelsGrand Champion PonyReserve SR BarrelsTHE GARY STICKLER, SR FAMILYChampion Preferred Novice BReserve Champion Halter Cow/CalfTop Rate of Gain SteerTHE HAIR BARNChampion MuleReserve Champion Black Face Market LambTHE MARTIN FAMILY—Iowa Boer Goat.comGrand Champion Market Goat AwardTHE TOMMIE BRINEGAR FAMILYReserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market HogsTHOMAS FUNERAL HOMEChampion Chianina SteerChampion Dutch RabbitChampion Standard HenChampion Standard RoosterReserve Champion Pen of 3 280-299lbs Market HogsTOM & KATHY LANGEChampion Geldings—4 Years and OlderChampion INT Western HorsemanshipChampion JR Western HorsemanshipChampion Mares—4 Years and OlderChampion Pony 52” and Under 57”Reserve Mare—4 Years and OlderTRENT & JOAN MOBLEYChampion Charolais HeiferU.S. BANKChampion Holland Lop RabbitChampion INT HippologyReserve Champion Commercial HeiferReserve Commercial Ewe LambReserve Grand Champion Breeding DoeVALLEY VIEW EVENT CENTER & THE GREG INMAN FAMILYChampion Alpine GoatChampion INT RallyChampion New Zealand RabbitChampion Other Fancy RabbitChampion Percentage Boer DoeReserve Domestic Longhair CatReserve Milking HerdVERLE NORRIS LAW OFFICEChampion Jersey Wooly RabbitChampion Mini Rex RabbitChampion Pen of 3 316 & Over Market HogsChampion Single FryerWHITE OAK GRILLChampion Chianina HeiferWHITE SPRINGS CATTLE CO.Champion Crossbred Steer
Clover Kids, 4-H & FFA Cash DonorsAPPANOOSE COUNTY CATTLEMENIN MEMORY OF DAVID VINZANTIN MEMORY OF MAX & MAXINE EWING & FAMILYSUSAN COLE
Master Showman AwardsBEEF In Memory of Mark GarretsonCAT In Memory of Bob RosencrantsDAIRY Moravia FFADAIRY GOAT Jara & Bryan CassadyDOG In Memory of Bob RosencrantsHOG Moravia Farmhands 4-H ClubHORSE Zeb & Danielle JoinerMEAT GOAT In Memory of Ted DellPOULTRY In Memory of Ted DellRABBIT In Memory of Ted DellSHEEP In Memory of Ted Dell Showmanship AwardsJunior Beef Trophy Gary Stickler, Jr. FamilyIntermediate Beef Trophy Demry Auction LLC.Senior Beef Plaque Helena Chemical Co.Junior Cat Trophy B.V. Sodbusters 4-H ClubIntermediate Cat Trophy Margery Davison & Tony ShriverSenior Cat Trophy Thomas Funeral HomeJunior Dairy Trophy Jody & Susan McDanelIntermediate Dairy Trophy In Memory of Howard & Elsie PontiousSenior Dairy Plaque High Point Dairy / Jay & Linda PhillipsJunior Dairy Goat Trophy Jerald & Judi LawsonIntermediate Dairy Goat Trophy Jerald & Judi LawsonSenior Dairy Goat Trophy Jerald & Judi LawsonJunior Handling Thomas Funeral HomeIntermediate Handling US BankSenior Handling Melanie Cowan – RealtorJunior Hog Trophy Iowa Trust & Savings BankIntermediate Hog Trophy B.V. Sodbusters 4-H ClubSenior Hog Trophy Henkle Farms – Cincinnati, IAJunior Horse Trophy Codi HeeschIntermediate Horse Trophy Debbie ZaputilSenior Horse Award The Broken C / Cowboy MinistryJunior Meat Goat Trophy Melanie Cowan – RealtorIntermediate Meat Goat Trophy Centerville WalmartSenior Meat Goat Trophy The Andy Merritt FamilyJunior Poultry Trophy Farmers Bank of Northern MissouriIntermediate Poultry Trophy Thomas Funeral HomeSenior Poultry Trophy Hometown Realty / Heartland Trophy PropertiesJunior Rabbit Trophy Matthew Thomas Ewing II & FamilyIntermediate Rabbit Trophy Matthew Thomas Ewing II & FamilySenior Rabbit Trophy Farmers Bank of Northern MissouriJunior Sheep Trophy Centerville WalmartIntermediate Sheep Trophy Myra’s StudioSenior Sheep Trophy DMC Mutual Insurance Notes 4-H & FFA Agriculture Department
It is the intent that the 4-H’er take responsibility for caring for and grooming their own animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the 4-H member learn new skills. 4-H & FFAAgriculture Department General Rules1. COUNTIES EXHIBITED IN: An exhibitor may show in the county in which they reside or in the county in which his/her club or chapter is located. They may show in one or the other, but not both.2. ENROLLMENT: Exhibitors must be a 4-H or FFA member in Appanoose County and have completed the current year’s enrollment process by February 1st, 2023. All 4-H members must be re-enrolled into 4-H Online and all FFA members must complete and turn in a paper FFA Enrollment Form to the Appanoose County Extension Office by February 1st, 2023.3. LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION: All animals must be properly identified, and the exhibitor must have completed the livestock identification process for each animal by May 15th, 2023. All 4-H animals are to be identified in 4-H Online by the families and all FFA are to be listed on a paper Livestock Identification Report form and turned into the Extension Office by May 15th. The following projects must be identified in the following manner and the identification must listed in the 4-H Livestock Identification in 4-H Online or the FFA Identification report form.• Market Beef—4-H ear tags (market beef must be weighed and identified at county weigh-ins no later than January 31st. Must use county provided ear tags.)• Breeding Beef—Ear tags or tattoo• Cow/Calf—ear tags, tattoo, or brand (both cow and calf). Birth weight and date certified and identification made within 3 days of calf’s birth.• Bucket/Bottle Calf—Must be born between January 1st and May 15th of 2023; 4-H ear tag• Bucket/Bottle Plus 1—Must be born between January 1st and May 15th of 2022. Must be weighed in and identified at county weigh-ins no later than January 31st; 4-H ear tags• Swine—4-H or FFA ear tags• Dairy—ear tags (any kind) or tattoo• Goats—ear tags or tattoo• Sheep—4-H or FFA ear tags and Scrapie Tag• Rabbits—No ear tags, brands, or tattoos necessary• Poultry—Leg Bands, Pullorum tested• Horses—sketch or picture• Pets—sketch or picture• Cats—picture or description, current distemper and rabies vaccination on a heath certificate issued by a veterinarian• Dogs—picture or description, current distemper and rabies vaccination on a heath certificate issued by a veterinarianAll Livestock Identification will be examined by the FFA advisors and 4-H Committee on the first day of the fair. If identifications do not match, the animal will not be permitted to exhibit.ALL LIVESTOCK MUST BE BORN BY THE MAY 15TH ID DEADLINE TO SHOW AT THE COUNTY FAIR FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. (EXCEPTION: COW/CALF CALVES MUST BE BORN BY MAY 1ST).4. LOST EAR TAGS: If any ear tags are lost, the Extension Office should be notified and replacements made.5. CLUB ATTENDANCE RULE: 4-H members must attend 50% of all club meetings from September 1st to July 1st. All new members must attend 50% of all club meetings from the time they enroll until July 1st. FFA members must attend 50% of all FFA meetings.6. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK: All 4-H and FFA exhibitors must conform to the requirements for the Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry and Birds as set forth in this book.7. RIBBON PLACINGS: All entries will be placed on a merit basis into three classes, blue, red, and white ribbon groups. Each class may contain several blues, reds, and whites.8. WHEN THERE IS ONLY ONE ENTRY IN A CLASS: When there is only one entry in a class, a blue, red, or white ribbon will be awarded, depending on the decision of the judge. All decisions of the judges are final. Exception: All market beef steer classes, with the exception of Produce of Dam and Miniature classes, must have at least two animals for the class to be held. If there are less than two animals, the member will select another class in which the steer is eligible to compete.9. EXHIBITOR DRESSCODE: Exhibitors must wear official 4-H or FFA shirts and emblems, (the official Appanoose County 4-H shirt is the white t-shirt with 4-H emblem, which comes from the Extension Office), while in the show ring, long pants or skirts and closed-toe shoes or boots.10. PRE-ENTRY: All Appanoose County Pre-Fair Entries must be made in FairEntry.com by June 30th, this includes 4-H and FFA entries. No entries will be accepted after July 1st. Pre-Entries will open on June 15th and can be done any time until July 1st. June 28th, 29th, 30th will be designated as Pre-Entry/Stall Fee Days at the Extension Office, staff will be available to assist families during these days. Livestock registration papers must be presented to the Extension Office on the days of Pre-Entry for the County Fair (for goats, sheep and beef breeding stock).11. STALL FEES: A $5.00 per stall fee will be required to be paid at the time of Pre-Entry. Exhibitors of rabbits and poultry will pay a $5.00 per species fee. Exhibitors of horses will pay a $20.00 per stall fee. All stall fees must be collected by June 30th before 5:00 p.m. to the Extension Office and must be paid with cash or check. If the entry is not brought to the fair, the fee will be forfeited. No late refunds will be given. 12. ELIGIBILITY TO EXHIBIT (AGE): 4-H eligibility to exhibit at the county fair is determined by the grade the exhibitor was in for the 2022-2023 school year. Junior: 4th, 5th, 6th grades; Intermediate: 7th, 8th grades; Senior: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th gradesEligibility to Exhibit ends for a 4-H’er the year after they graduate. FFA Membership Eligibility ceases November 30th following the fourth National Convention after a student graduated from high school.*All species’ showmanship contest will take place at the conclusion of the specie’s show, with the exception of horses (it will take place at the beginning of the Horse Show on Friday). *13. ANIMALS CHANGING OWNERSHIP: Animals changing ownership after being started in a project are ineligible to be exhibited as a 4-H or FFA project this year.14. BEDDING IN STALLS: No bedding in stalls prior to Sunday, July 16th, 2023.15. LAMB/GOATS SLICK SHORN: ALL MARKET LAMBS AND GOATS MUST BE SLCIK SHORN AND SHOW READY UPON ARRIVAL AT THE FAIR.16. SHEEP/MEAT GOAT INSPECTIONS: ALL SHEEP AND MEAT GOATS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIR. INSPECTION TIMES WILL BE FROM 6:00—8:00 PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 16TH AND FROM 7:00—9:00 AM ON MONDAY, JULY 17TH.17. LAMB FEED STORAGE: All feed for lambs will be kept in closed containers on the fairgrounds.18. LIVESTOCK CHECK-IN TIMES: All 4-H and FFA Livestock must be brought to the fair on Sunday, July 16th (if arriving on Sunday, must be in barns by 8:00 p.m.) or Monday, July 17th from 6:00 a.m.-Noon. All animals that are required to be weighed in must be weighed between 7:00 a.m.-Noon on Monday, July 17th. All sheep and meat goats will be required to be inspected by the fair vet upon arrival between 6:00—8:00 p.m. Sunday or 7:00-9:00 a.m. Monday. All Livestock entries must be in place by NOON, Monday, July 17th.19. STALL CARDS: 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors must have stall cards with their name and exhibit class affixed to their stall.20. LIVESTOCK FANS: All livestock fans will be covered with mesh screen no larger than ¼”.21. GROOMING RULES: No artificial hair may be used on an animal’s legs. No “alterations” may be made to animals beyond clipping and general grooming. No drugs, artificial hair, pumping (no pumps on grounds or items used to perform such procedures), surgery, oil injections, etc. (Exceptions: surgical dehorning, implants such as Ralgro or Compudose, artificial tails) Violators will be disqualified. 22. WASH RACK USAGE: At county fair, all wash racks will be used only by those animals being shown and judged that day. After judging is finished and the racks are not in use, animals may use the racks on a first-come basis. Use common sense. Every courtesy should be exercised so there are no problems in this area. No feeding of livestock on wash rack.23. STALLING OF LIVESTOCK: All livestock will be stalled in proper barns at all times except when showing. Exhibitors of livestock must keep their stalls and pens clean, and no manure is to be piled outside barns.24. EXHIBITOR NUMBERS: Exhibitors must wear exhibitor number when showing.25. RELEASING OF LIVESTOCK: Livestock must remain in place until Saturday, July 22nd at 6:00 a.m. All livestock must be removed from the fairgrounds and stalls must be cleaned and approved by Superintendents by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22nd. Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning their livestock area before release. Stall fees will be refunded on that date, once stalls are approved clean by Superintendents. No late refunds will be given.26. ANIMALS BEING SOLD: Animals to be sold must be registered with sale committee by 10:00am, Friday, July 21st. Each 4-H’er must sell their own animal at the livestock sale.27. ANIMALS TAKEN HOME EARLY: Animals cannot be taken home early from the Fair. They must remain in place until 6:00am, Saturday, July 22nd, unless released by a veterinarian. Animal Superintendents will keep a list of any animals that leave early. If an animal is removed from the premises without vet permission, the showman will a) return award; b) not be able to show the following year at the Appanoose County Fair; c) not be able to participate in the parade of champions; d) forfeit stall fees; e) not be able to sell any livestock at the auction.28. EXHIBITING YOUR OWN ANIMALS: All 4-H and FFA members must personally exhibit their animals at the Fair. Exception will be granted if a member is injured or seriously ill at the time of the show or shall have been called to active duty in the armed forces. If more than one animal is entered in a class, another qualified person may help. Only Iowa 4-H or FFA members may assist with showing.29. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP: All projects must be owned by and identified to the individual 4-H or FFA member or show logical family relationship (parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or sibling). When registration papers are involved, the papers must be in the member’s name or show a logical family relationship. Proof of ownership must be available upon request.30. MARKET BEEF DAILY RATE OF GAIN: All market beef must have 2.2 lb. rate of gain and market heifers have a 2.0 lb. rate of gain to be Champion or Reserve Champion.31. MARKET LAMB DAILY RATE OF GAIN: All lambs showing in the Performance class must have a .60 lb. rate of gain.32. MARKET ANIMALS WEIGH-IN RULES: Market animals may only be weighed in once at the county fair, and they cannot be wet down or have any type of blanket or covering on them for weigh-in.33. BUCKET BOTTLE PLUS 1: Last year’s bottle calves exhibited at the county fair this year may be shown as Market Beef, Breeding Beef, Dairy or Bucket Bottle Plus 1, and must follow the rules pertinent to each class.34. BEEF AND SHEEP FAMILY FARM BORN & RAISED CLASS RULE: For Market Beef, Breeding Beef, and Market Sheep Family Farm Born & Raised classes, the animal must be born and raised on the family farm.35. VIOLATION OF ANY RULES: Violation of any rule will result in the project becoming ineligible and sent home.36. EXHIBIT DAMAGE: All entries shall be under the control of Board of Directors during the fair; however, the Fair Board is not responsible for any damage or harm or theft of any exhibit, exhibitor, or exhibitor’s property.37. RULE FOR EXHIBITING BOTH FOR 4-H & FFA: For those in enrolled in both 4-H and FFA, livestock projects may be shown as either 4-H or FFA, BUT NOT BOTH. Neither can any project be shown at more than one county fair.38. LIVESTOCK TRAILERS RULE: ALL LIVESTOCK TRAILERS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS DURING THE DAY ARE TO BE PARKED IN A DESIGNATED PARKING AREA ONLY. NO LIVESTOCK TRAILERS ARE TO BE LEFT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS OVERNIGHT. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO BEING TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE.39. POULTRY PULLORUM TESTING: All poultry and fowl must be pullorum tested no earlier than 90 days of public exhibit and must be done by an authorized tester. Unless brought from a pullorum free flock. Must have proof of being tested or bill of sale from pullorum free flock.40. MARKET BEEF ALL OTHER BREED CLASS RULE: The All Other Breeds class for Market Beef will be open to steers only, that are eligible to be registered in that particular breed and could not show in that breed class due to the lack of a second steer in that breed class. There must be at least two steers in the All Other Breeds class in order for the class to take place.41. NEW CLASS ADDITION DEADLINE: ALL NEW CLASS ADDITIONS FOR THE 2024 APPANOOSE COUNTY FAIR MUST HAVE BEEN BROUGH TO THE 4-H ADULT COMMITTEE BY JANUARY 1ST, 2024. 42. 4-H PET SHOW RULES: Exhibitors will show a pet project in the Exhibit Building under “Self-Determined” and then show the animals on Monday, July 17th at Noon immediately following the Clover Kids Pet Show.43. DISRUPTIVE CATTLE: FOR SAFETY CONCERNS & LIABILITY REGULATIONS, DISRUPTIVE CATTLE WILL BE DISMISSED BY THE DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. DISMISSED LIVESTOCK WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW, THEREFORE UNABLE TO BE SOLD AT THE FAIR SALE.44. Cannot inset/drench or probe anything into the anus of any livestock.45. All male animals that come to weigh-in must be castrated.46. All bucket bottle animals (calf, goat, and sheep) must be castrated by May 15th. All bucket bottle animals may be subject to inspection upon arrival to county fair; any fresh evidence of castration may result in disqualification.47. All live carcass exhibitors are required to be present with their animal during the ultrasound.2023 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry & Birds at County FairsAny evidence of warts, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, draining abscesses, or any other contagious or infectious conditions will eliminate the animal from the show.No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at a County Fair, 4-H or FFA Exhibition, but animals must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter, by an accredited veterinarian. Each show must have an official veterinarian,Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited.Swine exhibitors at local or county fairs that do not require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, must sign an owner affidavit that animals being exhibited did not originate from a quarantined herd, and to the best of their knowledge, swine dysentery or pseudo rabies has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months.SHEEP AND GOATSAll sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flack of Origin identification tag or by an official registered tattoo. Any evidence of club lamb fungus, ringworm, draining abscesses, foot rot, sore mouth, or any other contagious disease will eliminate the animals from the show.DOG AND CATSAll dogs and cat exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate.The decision of the official show veterinarian will be final.John J Schiltz, State Veterinarian Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Bureau of Animal Industry Livestock & Pet JudgingDEPT. 1 — BEEFDivision 1 — Breeding BeefAge Classifications:• Four months and under 1 year—dropped 7-15-22 to 3-15-23• One year and under 18 months—dropped 1-15-22 to 7-14-22• 18 months and under 2 years—dropped 7-15-21 to 1-14-22• 2 years and over—dropped before 7-14-21A. Exhibitors may only identify 6 head.B. Exhibitors are limited to two entries per class.C. Heifers intended for market purposed are banned from this division.D. Animals must be registered. Registration papers must be presented at Pre-Fair Entry. Registrations papers must be in the member’s name or show a logical family relationship.E. For Family Farm Born & Raised Class, the animals must be born and raised on the Family Farm.Class A. Angus1. Heifer, 4 months and under 1 year2. Heifer, 1 year and under 18 months3. Heifer, 18 months and under 2 years4. Cow, 2 years and overClass B. Red Angus(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Lowline/Aberdeen Angus(Same lots as Class A)Class D. Brangus(Same lots as Class A)Class E. Charolais(Same lots as Class A)Class F. Charolais Composite(Same lots as Class A)Class G. Chianina(Same lots as Class A)Class H. Gelbvieh(Same lots as Class A)Class I. Hereford(Same lots as Class A)Class J. Miniature Hereford(Same lots as Class A)Class K. Limousin(Same lots as Class A)Class L. Longhorn(Same lots as Class A)Class M. Maintainer (3/8 to 5/8 Maine Anjou)(Same lots as Class A)Class N. High Percentage Maine Anjou (Must be at least 3/4 Maine Anjou)(Same lots as Class A)Class O. Saler(Same lots as Class A)Class P. Santa Gertrudis(Same lots as Class A)Class Q. Shorthorn (Must be 15/16 Shorthorn and follow the traditional Shorthorn colors of Red, Red/White, Roan, or White)(Same lots as Class A)Class R. Shorthorn Plus (Less than 15/16 Shorthorn or does not follow traditional Shorthorn colors.)(Same lots as Class A)Class S. Low Percentage Simmental (50% to 74%)(Same lots as Class A)Class T. Purebred Simmental (75% and above)(Same lots as Class A)Class U. Produce of Dam(Same lots as Class A)Class V. Family Farm Born & Raised (Grade, Crossbred, or Purebred)(Same lots as Class A)Class W. Commercial Beef Heifers (Grade, Crossbred, or Purebred)(Same lots as Class A)Division 2 — Market BeefA. Maximum of 3 market steers may be exhibited by a member. A total of 6 Market Beef animals may be carried as a project.B. Weight Classes will be determined after weigh-in by Superintendents. No more than 8 head will be shown in any one weigh class.C. Average daily gains will be computed and displayed by the exhibitor during judging. Only animals gaining 2.2 pounds and above, and market heifers gaining 2.0 pounds and above will be eligible:1. To compete for Champion or Reserve Champion2. To be eligible to be in the Champion sale order group3. To stand first or second in their class (unless only 2 in class). If only 2 animals in breed class and neither have a 2.2 rate of gain, trophies can still be given, but champion and reserve ribbons will not be given.D. All animals less than 850 pounds at weigh-in will automatically be entered into Class X. Feeder calves will receive no higher than a red ribbon and trophies will NOT be awarded in this class. Feeder calves will not be allowed to go through the Livestock Sale.E. All cattle shown in the market beef breed classes must entered as determined by the purebred beef associations.F. All market beef steer classes must have at least 2 animals for the class to be held. If there are less than 2 animals, the member will select another class in which the steer is eligible to compete. Exception: One animal will constitute as a class for Produce of Dam and Miniature Classes.G. Market Heifer WILL show for Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef.H. For Family Farm Born & Raised Class, the animal must be raised on the Family Farm.Class A. AngusClass B. Red AngusClass C. BrangusClass D. CharolaisClass E. ChianinaClass F. GelbviehClass G. HerefordClass H. LimousinClass I. LonghornClass J. Maine AnjouClass K. SalerClass L. Santa GertrudisClass M. Shorthorn (Must be 15/16 Shorthorn and follow the traditional Shorthorn colors of Red, Red/White, Roan, or White)Class N. Shorthorn Plus (Less than 15/16 Shorthorn or does not follow traditional Shorthorn colors.)Class O. SimmentalClass P. Performance (must know date of birth)Class Q. Produce of Dam (must have been shown last year as a cow/calf project by the same exhibitor)Class R. Produce of Dam (Any offspring from a heifer previously shown at the Appanoose County Fair. The same exhibitor must have shown both the heifer and produce of dam.)Class S. Family Farm Born & RaisedClass T. CrossbredClass U. All Other Breeds (Open only to steers that are eligible to show in breed classes)Class V. All Other Miniature Breeds (Miniatures will not be brought back in for Overall and is exempt from the 850 pound requirement as well as rate of gain rules.)Class W. Market HeiferClass X. Feeder Cattle Class Y. Beef Live Carcass1. Open to any market beef exhibitors.2. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per species.3. All entries must be shown in the species’ respective live show.4. Ultrasounds of the entries will be taken on Monday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. All Live Carcass exhibitors are required to be present with their animal during the ultrasound.5. Results will be announced during the species’ live show. The exhibitor and animal must be in the ring as the results are announced.6. Live carcass contest premiums will consist of donations from interested 4-H and FFA supporters.7. All carcasses will be evaluated by real-time ultrasoundi. Entries will be ranked according to the formula created in conjunction with Iowa State University’s, which is based on carcass value with a focus on carcass quality.ii. Ties will be broken using the following criteria in this order:1. IMF (Intramuscular Fat)2. REA (Ribeye Area) 3. ADG (Average Daily Gain)iii. The Champion and Reserve Beef Live Carcass will receive a trophy.Class Z. Beef Carcass Contest (Harvested)A. Steers only; must have been weighed and identified at the market beef weigh-ins; maximum of 1 entry per person.B. Livestock in this class do not need to be broke to lead.C. Carcasses will be ranked on net premium per hundred weight of carcass as evaluated against and industry accepted grid-placing formula that rewards high lean, well-muscled cattle. Premiums and discounts will be placed on each carcass based on individual measurements and current market prices. Larger premiums will be place on USDA Yield Grade 1 and 2 cattle.D. Carcass participants MUST sell their own carcass steer PRIOR to the final carcass weigh-ins in July.E. Contest will be held at Hasting’s Meat Processing in Bloomfield, IA.F. 12 head will be allowed in the contest and be harvested on consecutive days.G. Participants MUST BE present at the locker during the Carcass Contest Results with the judge. If participants are unable to make it for the official results, they must make arrangements with the locker to view the results and carcasses by the end of the day on Tuesday, July 18th. If participants do not meet this requirement their cash awards and trophies/ribbons will be forfeited. H. The Beef Carcass Contest sign up will be open October 1st—31st, during normal business hours, at the Appanoose County Extension Office. All participants will be entered into a lottery drawing for available locker spots at the November Extension Council Meeting.
Division 3 — Bucket Bottle +1A. A calf that was born between January 1st, 2022 and May 15th, 2022.B. Calves must be weighed in at the Market Beef Weigh-In. This will be one of the maximum of 6 per individual that may be weighed in.C. Calves must have been shown as a Bucket Bottle calf at the 2022 Appanoose County Fair.D. The calf may be shown in this class OR dairy, market beef, or breeding beef. Calf may show in only one of the above classes.E. If the calf is shown in the breeding beef, market beef, or dairy class, it must follow those rules.F. Classes may be further split depending on the number of entries.G. The calf will be shown at halter. H. An exhibitor may identify and show 1 animal.I. Exhibitor may sell up to two head of total beef through the livestock auction but will be considered one of the two calves that may sell through the auction.J. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given. No Overall Grand Champion will be selected.K. Bucket Bottle Plus 1 can be shown in Beef Showmanship.L. Bucket Bottle Plus is NOT eligible for Top Rate of Gain.
Class A. Bucket Bottle +1 SteerClass B. Bucket Bottle +1 HeiferDivision 4 — Bucket Bottle CalfA. Any newborn or orphan calf, male or female, dairy or beef, crossbred calves born between January 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023. Must be purchased and in possession of member within 2 weeks of birth, identified with a 4-H tag and entered in 4-H Online by May 15th.B. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed. (No nursing permitted.)C. An exhibitor may identify and show 1 animal. These are eligible to shown only in the Bucket Bottle Calf class in 2023.D. All bucket bottle calves must be castrated by May 15th. All bucket bottle animals may be subject to inspection upon arrival to county fair; any fresh evidence of castration may result in disqualification.E. Calves will be shown at halter. The class will be divided into Junior, Intermediate and Senior age exhibitors.F. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given as appropriate by age of exhibitor. No Overall Grand Champion will be selected.G. Judging will be based on the following and points:1. What has the member learned about care and raising of the calf?2. The fitting and showing of the calf (according to beef or dairy guidelines) with emphasis on what the member has learned.3. General health, condition, and management of the calf and 4-H’ers knowledge of this area.4. Confirmation or quality of the calf will not be considered since purchase should not be on this basis. 5. A completed record sheeta. Essay = 20 Pointsb. Interview = 50 Pointsc. Appearance and Care of Calf = 30 PointsH. Exhibitors will be interviews on Monday afternoon, July 17th. The calves will be shown and awards presented on Wednesday, July 19th, immediately following the Beef Show. The ribbon selection will be based on the interview and the information on the Bucket Bottle Calf record sheet completed by each exhibitor.I. Members may keep animals for breeding heifer, dairy, market or bucket bottle +1 in the following year. Exhibitor may sell through the livestock auction but will be considered one of the two calves that sell.J. Bucket Bottle essays are due at Pre-Entry.
Class A. Bucket Bottle Calf—Juniors (4th-6th)Class B. Bucket Bottle Calf—Intermediates (7th-8th)Class C. Bucket Bottle Calf—Seniors (9th-12th) Division 5 — Halter Cow/CalfA. Limit 1 cow/calf unit per exhibitor in the Halter Cow/Calf Division.B. Dam and Calf entered as a unit. Without regard to dam, age, or breed. Calf must have been born between January 1, 2023 and May 1, 2023. Any dam shown as a calf either at halter or as a calf in a cow/calf project at the Appanoose County Fair in previous years by the same exhibitor.C. Grade, crossbred, purebred, registered and non-registered eligible.D. Animals exhibited in this division are not eligible for exhibit in other junior livestock classes.E. Calf birth and weighted must be certified by personnel appointed by the Extension Office within three days of birth of calf. Also, both cow and calf must be identified and recorded in 4-H Online.F. At time of fair registration, the following information will be needed: age of dam; calf birth date; birth weight.G. Cow and calf must be broke to lead.H. Both Cow and Calf will be in the ring at the time of judging.I. Calves only will be weighed at the fair.J. In the event of a twin birth, only one calf may be used for competition.
Class A. Halter Cow/Calf (2-3 Years Old)Class B. Halter Cow/Calf (3-5 Years Old)Class C. Halter Cow/Calf (5 Years and Older) Division 6 — Production Cow/CalfA. Limit 1 cow/calf unit per exhibitor in the Production Cow/Calf Division.B. Dam and Calf entered as a unit.C. Grade, crossbred, purebred, registered and non-registered eligible.D. Animals exhibited in this division are not eligible for exhibit in other junior livestock classes.E. Calf birth and weighted must be certified by personnel appointed by the Extension Office within three days of birth of calf. Also, both cow and calf must be identified and recorded in 4-H Online.F. A place card (provided by the Fair Board) displaying age and weigh of dam; age of calf, calf 212 day adjusted weight; calf rate of gain; will be displayed at stall.G. At time of fair registration, the following information will be needed: age of dam; calf birth date; birth weight.H. A short quiz designed for each group will be given during cow/calf judging.I. Cow and calf need not be broke to lead.—No bonus points given.J. Both Cow and Calf will be in the ring at the time of judging.K. Cows and Calves will be weighed at fair.L. In the event of a twin birth, only one calf may be used for competition.
Class A1. Production Cow/CalfWithout regard to dam, age, or breed. Calf must have been born between January 1, 2023 and May 1, 2023.Class A2. Production Cow/Calf (dam previously shown)Any dam shown as a calf either, at halter or as a calf in a cow/calf project at the Appanoose County Fair in previous years by the same exhibitor. Calf must have been born between January 1, 2023 and May 1, 2023.DEPT. 2 — Dairy CattleChampion and Reserve Champion Female in each Division.Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Female.Exhibitors limed to two entries per class.Registered/Grade—shown by breed characteristics.Class A. Ayrshire1. Heifer Calves—Born 9-1-22 or after and at least 4 months.2. Yearling Heifers—Born between 9-1-21 and 8-31-223. 2 Year-Old Cows—Born between 9-1-20 and 8-3-214. Cows (3 Years and Over) - Born before 9-1-20Class B. Brown Swiss (Same lots as Class A)Class C. Guernsey (Same lots as Class A)Class D. Holstein (Same lots as Class A)Class E. Jersey (Same lots as Class A)Class F. Milking Shorthorn (Same lots as Class A) DEPT. 3 — SheepDivision 1 — Purebred SheepA. Exhibitor of purebred animals must show certificates of registration at Pre-Entry. Registration papers must be in the member’s name or show a logical family relationship.B. The basis for computing age will be January 1, 2023 unless otherwise stated.C. ALL BREEDING SHEEP MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. All sheep will be inspected between 6:00-8:00pm on Sunday, July 16th or 7:00-9:00am on Monday, July 17th.D. All breeding sheep must have the official USDA Scrapie Eradication tags.E. Clipping of sheep will be allowed on the fairgrounds.F. Exhibitor is limited to 6 head of breeding stock.G. Limit of 2 per lot.Class A. Columbia1. Ram—2 Years and Older2. Ram—1 Year and Under 23. Ram lamb born since January 14. Ewe—2 Years and Older5. Ewe—1 Year and Under 26. Ewe lamb born since January 1Class B. Corriedale(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Hampshire(Same lots as Class A)Class D. Suffolk(Same lots as Class A)Class E. Dorset(Same lots as Class A)Class F. Southdown(Same lots as Class A)Class G. Shown in Their Respective Breed(Same lots as Class A)Class H. Commercial Ewe1. Ewe– 1 Year and Over2. Ewe lamb born since January 1Class I. Commercial RamA. Ram– 1 Year and OverB. Ram lamb born since January 1
Division 2— Market LambsA. Classes open to purebred, grade or crossbred ewe or wether lambs.B. Lambs shown in market lamb class cannot be shown in breeding sheep class.C. Lambs shown in individual class may be shown in Pen of 3.D. ALL MARKET LAMBS MUST BE SLICK SHORN AND SHOW READY UPON ARRIVAL ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.E. ALL SHEEP MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIR. INSPECTION TIMES WILL BE FROM 6:00-8:00PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 16TH AND FROM 7:00-9:00AM ON MONDAY, JULY 17TH.F. Clipping of lambs will be allowed on the fairgrounds.G. Each exhibitor may show four lambs in individual classes and two pens of 3 for a total of no more than 6 lambs.H. Individual market lambs will be weighed prior to show and will be broken into even-numbered classes with no more than 10 pens in each weight class.I. All market lambs must have been weighed at the fairgrounds on May 6th, 2023. Exhibitors may weigh up to 8 lambs. All lambs weighed in must be wearing a rope halter during weigh-in, if you choose for your lambs to be haltered.J. Average daily gain will be computed and displayed by exhibitor during judging.K. All lambs to be exhibited in the performance class must have a .60 rate of gain to be eligible for this class.L. Market lambs may only be weighed in once at the county fair, and they cannot be wet down or have a blanket or any other type of covering on them for weigh-in.M. All lambs must have all four feet on the ground at all times. Lifting feet off the ground or placing on any support or altered ring surface is not acceptable.N. All ewe and ram lambs must have official USDA (Scrapie Eradication) tags. Wethers are not required to have USDA tags.O. For Family Farm Born & Raised Class, the animal must be born and raised on the Family Farm.Class A. Black Face Individual Market LambClass B. White Face Individual Market LambClass C. Speckled Face Individual Market LambClass D. Family Farm Born & Raised Individual Market LambClass E. Produce of Dam Individual Market LambClass F. Performance Individual Market Lamb—Must have a .60 Daily Rate of GainClass G. Pen of 3 Market Lambs Class H. Lamb Live Carcass1. Open to any market beef exhibitors.2. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per species.3. All entries must be shown in the species’ respective live show.4. Ultrasounds of the entries will be taken on Monday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. All Live Carcass exhibitors are required to be present with their animal during the ultrasound.5. Results will be announced during the species’ live show. The exhibitor and animal must be in the ring as the results are announced.6. Live carcass contest premiums will consist of donations from interested 4-H and FFA supporters.7. All carcasses will be evaluated by real-time ultrasound.A. Entries will be ranked according to the formula created in conjunction with Iowa State University, which is based on Yield Grade and the ratio of muscle versus fat with focus on carcass quality.B. All lambs entered in the carcass class must be slick shorn.C. Ties will be broken using the following criteria in this order:i. Loin Areaii. ADG (Average Daily Gain)D. The Champion and Reserve Lamb Live Carcass will receive a trophy.Division 3 — Bucket Bottle LambA. Any newborn or orphan lamb, male or female, born between January 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023. Must be purchased and in possession of member within 2 weeks of birth, identified with a 4-H tag and entered in 4-H Online by May 15th.B. Lamb must be bucket or bottle fed. (No nursing permitted).C. An exhibitor may identify and show 1 animal. These are eligible to be shown only in the Bucket Bottle Lamb class for 2023.D. All bucket bottle lambs must be castrated by May 15th. All bucket bottle animals may be subject to inspection upon arrival to county fair; any fresh evidence of castration may result in disqualification.E. Lambs may or may not be shown at halter. The class will be divided into junior, intermediate, and senior age exhibitors.F. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given as appropriate by age of exhibitor. No overall grand champion will be selected.G. Judging will be based on the following and points:1. What has the member learned about care and raising of the lamb?2. The fitting and showing of the lamb (according to sheep guidelines) with emphasis on what the member has learned.3. General health, condition, and management of the lamb and 4-H’ers knowledge of this area.4. Confirmation or quality of the lamb will not be considered since purchase should not be on this basis. 5. A completed record sheet:a. Essay = 20 Pointsb. Interview = 50 Pointsc. Appearance and Care of Lamb = 30 PointsH. Essays are due to the Appanoose County Extension Office by Friday, June 30th, 2023. Exhibitors will be interviewed in the barn on Monday, July 17th, 2023.The lambs will be shown in the show ring immediately following the sheep show. The ribbon selection will be based on the interview and the information on the bucket/bottle lamb record sheet completed by each exhibitor.I. Members may keep animals for breeding sheep or market sheep in the following year or sell at the Livestock Auction. Bucket Bottle Lambs sold will count towards the exhibitor’s limit of 6 sheep sold at the Livestock Auction.J. BUCKET BOTTLE LAMBS MUST BE SLICK SHORN AND SHOW READY UPON ARRIVIAL ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.K. ALL BUCKET BOTTLE LAMBS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIR. INSPECTION TIMES WILL BE FROM 6:00-8:00PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 16TH AND FROM 7:00-9:00AM ON MONDAY, JULY 17TH.
Class A. Bucket Bottle Lamb—Juniors (4th-6th)Class B. Bucket Bottle Lamb—Intermediates (7th-8th)Class C. Bucket Bottle Lamb—Seniors (9th-12th)
DEPT. 4 — SwineA. Entries open to purebred, crossbred, or grade pigs, either barrows or gilts farrowed after December 1, 2022.B. An exhibitor may show two pens of 3 and 4 individuals, regardless of weight, for a total of 6 hogs. No additional pigs may be brought to the fairgrounds.C. Pigs from pens may be exhibited in individual classes, but no pig may be exhibited in more than two classes.D. There is a limit of 12 pigs to be shown in the ring at one time.E. Any pig weighing less than 220 lbs. will automatically be put into the Feeder Pig Division. Feeder pigs will receive no higher than a red ribbon and trophies will NOT be awarded in this class. Feeder pigs will not be allowed to go through the Livestock Auction.F. An exhibitor may show one breeding gilt at the Appanoose County Fair. Breeding Gilts will not be allowed to be sold at the Livestock Auction. Division 1 — Market HogsClass A. Individual Market Hogs1. Barrow or Gilt (220-239 pounds)2. Barrow or Gilt (240-259 pounds)3. Barrow or Gilt (260-279 pounds)4. Barrow or Gilt (280-299 pounds)5. Barrow or Gilt (300-215 pounds)6. Barrow or Gilt (316 pounds & over)Class B. Pen of 3 Market Hogs(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Swine Live Carcass Contest1. Open to any market beef exhibitors.2. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per species.3. All entries must be shown in the species’ respective live show.4. Ultrasounds of the entries will be taken on Monday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. All Live Carcass exhibitors are required to be present with their animal during the ultrasound.5. Results will be announced during the species’ live show. The exhibitor and animal must be in the ring as the results are announced.6. Live carcass contest premiums will consist of donations from interested 4-H and FFA supporters.7. All carcasses will be evaluated by real-time ultrasound.a. Entries will be ranked according to the formula created in conjunction with Iowa State University, which use value per pound with focus on carcass quality.b. Ties will be broken using the following criteria in this order.i. Loin AreaDivision 2 — Feeder PigsClass A. Individual Feeder Piga. Barrow or Gilt (under 220 pounds)Division 3 — Breeding GiltsClass A. Individual Breeding GiltDEPT. 5 — HorseA. Exhibitors are allowed to exhibit more than one animal in a halter class. If an exhibitor has more than one entry in a halter class, the substitute exhibitor must be a current Appanoose County Fair horse exhibitor. Exhibitors are limited to not more than one entry per riding class in the horse department.B. Exhibitors are limited to 4 animals per member for exhibiting at the County Fair, one of which must be stalled at the fairgrounds. A foal and mare will be considered one animal. Exhibitors may exhibit 2 horses as space allows.C. No Stallions Allowed.D. Ponies are limited to less than 57 inches. Horses are 57 inches and over. Ponies that are shod shall have 1/2 inch deducted.E. Pleasure classes will be shown under saddle and judged on way of going and performance at walk, trot, and lope/center. Open to any age animals.F. Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Showmanship will be judged at halter.G. Appropriate 4-H exhibitor’s clothing is mandatory to include long-sleeved white shirt or blouse with 4-H armband (not provided).H. All 4-Her’s and FFA (no matter what age) are required to wear approved ASTM/SEI horse helmets at all times during all 4-H related events at the Appanoose County Fairgrounds. You will need to provide your own helmet. Helmets will not be provided. HELMETS MUST BE WORN NOT ONLY WHILE RIDING, BUT EVEN WHEN JUST SITTING ON YOUR HORSE/MULE! NO EXCEPTIONS.I. Entries open to purebred or grade foals, mares, geldings and mules.J. All contestants must pre-enter classes in which they are competing and identify the horse/mule that will be used for each class. Show numbers will be assigned and worn during contest.K. The same animal cannot be exhibited in both Walk-Trot, Pleasure or Gaited.L. Ranch riding is judged on a pre-set pattern and is not judged on rail work. The horse/mule will be judged at the walk, trot, and lope.M. Ownership required. No leasing.N. No ponies allowed in horse halter classes.O. No horses/mules allowed South of the Horse Barn past the Fair Office/Exhibit Building and no horses/mules are allowed West of the Horse Arena past the Campgrounds.P. No riding of horse/mules inside the Horse Barn.Q. No horses/mules left unattended tied at the wash rack.R. Horse Showmanship Classes will be held at the beginning of the Jr. Horse Show held on Friday morning. This competition will begin with Seniors followed by intermediates, then Juniors.S. STATE FAIR EQUINE SHOW BOOK RULES WILL BE USED FOR THE HORSE SHOW.a. All Appanoose County Equine Classes will follow the same rules and regulations as stated in the “Rules and Regulations for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa”.T. The Jr. Horse Show will take over the duration of 2-days. Timed events such as barrels, flags, pole bending trail and hippology will take place on Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. All horse showmanship, halter, and performance classes will take place at the conclusion of each show.U. The Hippology Class is open to all 4-H and FFA members not only horse exhibitors. Hippology will take place on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Horse Barn.Saturday, July 15th, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Knowledge Class:A. Hippology1. Junior Exhibitors2. Intermediate Exhibitors3. Senior ExhibitorsJr. Horse Show Day 1 — Timed Events (Thursday, July 20th at 4:00 p.m.)Games:B. Barrels(Same lots as Class A)C. Flags(Same lots as Class A)D. Pole Bending(Same lots as Class A)Performance Classes:E. Open Trail(Same lots as Class A)F. Mule Jumping (In Hand) – All Ages TogetherJr. Horse Show Day 2 (Friday, July 21st at 8:00 a.m.)G. Showmanship1. Junior Exhibitors2. Intermediate Exhibitors3. Senior ExhibitorsHalter Classes:H. Ponies — 52” and UnderI. Ponies — 52” and Under 57”(Class G & H Champions and Reserves will come back for Grand Champion Pony)J. 3 Year and Under HorseK. Mares — 4 Years and OverL. Geldings — 4 Years and Over(Class I, J & K Champions and Reserves will come back for Grand Champion Horse)M. MulesPerformance Classes:N. Walk-Trot(Same lots as Class G)O. Gaited Class — All Ages TogetherP. Pony Pleasure (Ponies Only — All Ages Together)Q. Western Pleasure (Horse/Mules Only — No Ponies Allowed)(Same lots as Class G)R. Western Horsemanship(Same lots as Class G)S. Ranch Riding(Same lots as Class G)T. Hunter Under Saddle – All Ages TogetherDEPT. 6 — Dairy GoatsA. Open to purebred, crossbred, and grade does.—All crossbred and grade must show in the crossbred class.B. Any doe showing over-distention of udder due to lack of milking is subject to disqualification.C. All goats must be collared or haltered.D. All dairy goats must have the official identified USDA scrapie tags except for goats which have purebred registered identifiable tattoos.E. Exhibitor may enter two animals per class.F. Exhibitor is limited to a total of 6 head of goats (including dairy & meat).G. Goat may be shown as mother in class, daughter in a class, and in a mother/daughter class.H. Goats shown by breed must have registration papers on entry days.I. DAIRY GOATS SHALL NOT BE SHOWN WITH HORNS.
Class A. Nubian1. Does at least 2 months and under 6 months2. Does 6 months and over, but never milked3. Does dry that have milked4. Milking does5. Milking herd (one animal from 3 of the above 4 classes) Milking doe should include any freshened doe in milk regardless of milking versus nursing.6. Mother and Daughter, any ageClass B. Toggenburg(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Alpine(Same lots as Class A)Class D. La Mancha(Same lots as Class A)Class E. Saanen(Same lots as Class A)Class F. Oberhasli(Same lots as Class A)Class G. Crossbred(Same lots as Class A)Class H. Nigerian Dwarf(Same lots as Class A)
DEPT. 7 — GoatsA. Breeding class Boer Does open to full blood, percentage, and commercial class.B. Boer Doe Goats shown by full blood or percentage must have registration or certification papers.C. All meat goats must have the official identifiable USDA scrapie tags except for goats which have purebred registered identifiable tattoos.D. All goats must be collared, chained, or haltered.E. Exhibitor may enter two animals per class.F. County Fair market wethers will be weighed on Monday, July 17th. State Fair Meat Goats will be required to be weighed on Saturday, May 6th. Exhibitor is limited to a total of 6 head of goats (including dairy & meat).G. ALL MEAT GOATS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN/SUPERINTENDENT PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIR. INSPECTION TIME WILL BE FROM 6:00-8:00PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 16TH AND FROM 7:00-9:00AM ON MONDAY, JULY 17TH. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE DONE NORTH OF THE EXHIBIT BUILDING.H. May be sold at the Livestock Sale.
Division 1 — Breeding Meat GoatsClass A. Full Blood Boer Doe (88% to 100%)1. 4—8 months2. 8—12 months3. 12—24 months4. 24 months & over5. Best Pair of Doe Kidsa. 4—8 monthsb. 8—12 monthsc. 12—24 monthsd. 24 months & overClass B. Percentage Boer Doe (50% to 88%)(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Commercial Boer Doe(Same lots as Class A)Class D. Other Meat DoeSuch as: Kiko, Savannah, Myotonic or a Dairy Crossbreed(Same lots as Class A)Division 2 — Market Meat GoatsClass A. Market Wether (castrated male) or Doe (Any Breed)1. Light Weight2. Middle Weight3. Heavy WeightDivision 3 — Novelty GoatsClass A. Novelty Doe Such as: Pigmy, Angora, or any miniature breed1. 4—8 months2. 8—12 months3. 12—24 months4. 24 months & over5. Best Pair of Doe Kidsa. 4—8 monthsb. 8—12 monthsc. 12—24 monthsd. 24 months & overDivision 4 — Bucket Bottle GoatA. Any newborn or orphan goat, male or female, born between January 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023. Must be purchased and in possession of member within 2 weeks of birth, identified with a 4-H tag and entered in 4-H Online by May 15th.B. Goat must be bucket or bottle fed. (No nursing permitted).C. An exhibitor may identify and show 1 animal. These are eligible to be shown only in the Bucket Bottle Goat class in 2023.D. All bucket bottle goats must be castrated by May 15th. All bucket bottle animals may be subject to inspection upon arrival to county fair; any fresh evidence of castration may result in disqualification.E. Goats may or may not be shown at halter. The class will be divided into junior, intermediate, and senior age exhibitors.F. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given as appropriate by age of exhibitor. No overall grand champion will be selected.G. Judging will be based on the following and points:1. What has the member learned about care and raising of the goat?2. The fitting and showing of the goat (according to goat guidelines) with emphasis on what the member has learned.3. General health, condition and management of the goat and 4-H’ers knowledge of this area.4. Confirmation or quality of the goat will not be considered since purchase should not be on this basis.5. A completed record sheet:a. Essay = 20 Pointsb. Interview = 50 Pointsc. Appearance and Care of Lamb = 30 PointsH. Essays are due to the Appanoose County Extension Office by Friday, June 30th, 2023. Exhibitors will be interviewed in the barn on Monday, July 17th, 2023.The goats will be shown in the show ring immediately following the meat goat show. The ribbon selection will be based on the interview and the information on the bucket/bottle goat record sheet completed by each exhibitor.I. Members may keep animals for the following year or sell at the Livestock Auction. Bucket Bottle Goats sold will count towards the exhibitor’s limit of 6 small animals sold at the Livestock Auction.
Class A. Bucket Bottle Goat—Juniors (4th-6th)Class B. Bucket Bottle Goat—Intermediates (7th-8th)Class C. Bucket Bottle Goat—Seniors (9th-12th)DEPT. 8 — RabbitsA. Exhibitors may have only one entry per breed age class.B. Exhibitors may exhibit a maximum of 12 rabbits.C. Best Fancy, Best Commercial and Best Rabbit in Show will be chosen at the end of judging.D. If only one entry in class, must show in class M.E. Neutered or Spayed rabbits may be exhibited in their breed and age class.Division 1 — Meat RabbitsClass A. Meat Pen of 31. Meat pen will consist of three rabbits of the same breed and variety.2. Weight is 16 1/2 pounds per pen.3. Age is 69 days or less.4. Only one meat pen per exhibitor.Class B. Single Fryer1. Age is 69 days or less.2. Only one entry per exhibitor.3. Weight is 3 1/2—5 1/2 pounds.Class C. Single Roaster1. Age is less than 6 months.2. Weight is 5—8 pounds.3. One entry per exhibitor.Division 2 — Fancy RabbitsAge Classifications:1. Senior Buck — 6 months & over2. Senior Doe — 6 months & over3. Junior Buck — Under 6 months4. Junior Doe — Under 6 monthsClass A. Mini RexClass B. DutchClass C. Silver MartenClass D. RexClass E. Mini LopClass F. AngoraClass G. Holland LopClass H. Fuzzy LopClass I. LionheadClass J. Polish Class K. HototClass L. Jersey WoolyClass M. DwarfClass N. Other Fancy (Example: Himalayan, Harlequin, Polish, Silver, Rhinelander)Class O. CrossbredDivision 3 — Commercial RabbitsAge Classifications:1. Senior Buck — 8 months & over2. Senior Doe — 8 months & over3. Intermediate Buck — 6-8 months4. Intermediate Doe — 6-8 months5. Junior Buck — Under 6 months6. Junior Doe — Under 6 monthsClass A. CalifornianClass B. SatinClass C. Flemish GiantClass D. New ZealandClass E. Checkered GiantClass F. All Other Commercial (Ex: Palomino, Silver Fox, Cinnamon)DEPT. 9 — Poultry & FowlAll poultry must be pullorum tested no earlier than 90 days of public exhibit and must be done by an authorized tester, unless purchased at pullorum-free flock. Must have proof of being tested or bill of sale from pullorum-free flock. Appanoose County pullorum testing will take place @ 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 16th at the Appanoose County Fairgrounds.A. Exhibitors may show a maximum of 12 head.Class A. Standard1. Cock — Over 1 Year2. Cockerel — Under 1 Year3. Hen — Over 1 Year4. Pullet — Under 1 YearClass B. Bantam(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Duck1. Breeding Drake2. Breeding HenClass D. Geese1. Breeding Gander2. Breeding GooseClass E. Turkey1. Breeding Tom2. Breeding HenClass F. Other Poultry1. Cock or Cockerel2. Hen or PulletClass G. Production PoultryA. Laying Pen of 3B. Fryer Pen of 3 (3 — 5 Pounds)DEPT. 10 — DogsA. Classes will be judged on how dog is presented and groomed, and dog’s training.B. Dog may not be shown by more than one member.C. If a dog/exhibitor achieves a qualifying score in a class at the previous year’s fair, he/she must move up to the next class. Dogs/exhibitors may not move up a level class until a qualifying score is made (excluding intro). Classes are listed below in order of level.D. Qualifying score is 170 points or above.E. A complete list of activities in each class as well as how points are dispersed can be obtained at any time from the Appanoose County Extension Office.Division 1 — Obedience ClassesClass A1. Intro ClassThis class is for first year exhibitor with first year dog only.Class B1. Beginners Novice ABeginners Novice A class is only for dogs and handler teams in their 2nd year of training. Exhibitor/Dog Team may only enter this class 1 year. Dogs must not have earned any obedience title through AKC, UKC, etc.Class B2. Beginners Novice BBeginners Novice B class is for dog/handler teams, where either the dog has had previous training, but this is the first year for the exhibitor, or for an exhibitor with experience, but this is the first year for the dog. This class is also open to exhibitor/dog teams in their 3rd year of training that did not receive a qualifying score in Beginners Novice A last year.Class C1. Preferred Novice AA handler/dog team may enter this class 1 year.Class C2. Preferred Novice BA handler/dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. *Any dog that has entered a “PCD” level title or higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.Class D1. Novice AA handler/dog team may enter this class 1 year.Class D2. Novice BA handler/dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. *Any dog that has earned any “CD” level title before January, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes. Class E1. Graduate Novice AA handler/dog team may enter this class 1 year.Class E2. Graduate Novice BA handler/dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. *Dogs must not have received any “CDX” level titles.Division 2 — Rally ClassesClass F1. Junior Rally Class (4th-6th graders)Class F2. Intermediate Rally Class (7th-8th graders)Class F3. Senior Rally Class (9th-12th graders)Rally classes are open to all exhibitors. Dog and handler navigate a times course or 10-12 signs. All exercised are performed on leash.Division 3 — Handling Classes (Dog Showmanship)Class G1. Junior Handling Class (4th-6th graders)Class G2. Intermediate Handling Class (7th-8th graders)Class G3. Senior Handling Class (9th-12th graders)Handling classes are open to all exhibitors who participated in at least one Obedience Class (including Rally Classes). Handling classes will be judged on exhibitors’ appearance and attitude, dog grooming and conditions, handling and questions.DEPT. 11 — CatsA. One entry per member per class.B. Cat may be shown by no more than 1 member.C. Entries may be purebred or mixed breed.D. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their entry in a cage or carrier and for providing necessary covering, liter, liter pan, and water container.E. Cats or kittens should have current distemper and rabies vaccination; other information from veterinarian should be placed on health certificate.F. There will be Cat Showmanship for all 3 age divisions (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior). The winner from each age division will come back and compete for the overall Master Cat Showman.Class A. Domestic Longhair1. Male Kitten — 4—8 months2. Female Kitten — 4—8 months3. Male Intermediate — 9—12 months4. Female Intermediate — 9—12 months5. Male Adult — 12 months and over6. Female Adult — 12 months and overClass B. Shorthair(Same lots as Class A)Class C. All Others(Same lots as Class A) DEPT. 12 — PetsA. Limit of 1 entry per exhibitor.B. Pet may be shown by no more than 1 member.C. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their entry on a leach, in a box, cage, carrier or bowl & providing necessary coverings, water, food, etc.D. Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be given in each class along with premium ribbons (Blue, Red, and White Ribbons)E. Members need to have animals in the show on the fairgrounds only for the time of the show. No pets are to be stalled or kept at the fairgrounds.F. Pet exhibits will be exhibited under the “Self-Determined” category in the Exhibit Building following that categories guideline and judged on Saturday, July 15th. Pet will then be shown on Monday, July 17th immediately following the Clover Kids Pet Show at Noon in the show arena.G. Entries may be purebred or mixed breed. Class A. BirdsClass B. FishClass C. Gerbils Class D. Guinea PigsClass E. HamstersClass F. Other (Ferret, Lizard, Turtle, Zebra, etc.) Clover Kids Pet Show3rd Graders Only (Limited to 2 animals.)ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program supports safe, educational, and developmentally-sound small animal activities for children in kindergarten through third grade. However, for safety and liability reasons, as well as developmental appropriateness, the restrictions outlined in this document are necessary. Iowa 4-H Requirements Regarding Clover Kids (K-3) Members Working with AnimalsA. Open to all Clover Kids in third grade in Appanoose.B. Members need to have animas in the show ring only for the time of the show. No animals are to be stalled or kept at the fairgrounds.C. All pets must come on a leash, in a box or cage, or a bowl.D. All exhibitors are responsible for their own pet.E. Cats and Dogs must have a current Rabies and Distemper Vaccination certificate. Dogs also need a parvovirus vaccination. (Vaccination Papers Required)F. Participants will be receiving Participation Ribbons only (No Trophies).G. Any female animal in season cannot be exhibited.H. Clover Kids will not be eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. A Clover Kid may enter in the following classes: Class A. CatsClass B. DogsClass C. FishClass D. BirdsClass E. TurtlesClass F. HamstersClass G. Guinea PigsClass H. GerbilsClass I. RabbitClass J. PoultryClass K. Bucket/Bottle Animal (Calf, Lamb, Goat)Class L. Miniature HerefordClass M. Other (Ferret, Lizard, etc.) Notes 4-H & FFA Exhibit Building
All adults, parents, leaders, and judges play important roles in ensuring that conference judging is a significant growth experience for youth. Parents and helpers will only be allowed in the conference judging area (judge’s tables) to move exhibits. 4-H Exhibit Building General RulesThe following rules relate to all projects in the 4-H Exhibit Building.Appanoose County Fair General Rules:1. Entries will be made Saturday, July 15th on the entry forms provided to you. You will take your entry form to each judge who judges your projects. After your projects are judged, this form must be turned in at the Exhibit Building.2. Judging of entries should follow the club schedule as closely as possible. All of the exhibits will be conference judged. Exceptions: Communications Event will be judged on Tuesday, July 11th. Clothing Event will be judged on Thursday, July 13th.3. Exhibits will be released only from 9:00-10:00 P.M., Friday, July 21st and from 8:00-9:00 A.M., Saturday, July 22nd. If these times will not work, exhibitor must make arrangements with their club leader to pick them up.4. Grade Classifications• Junior: 4th, 5th,6th Grades• Intermediate: 7th, 8th Grades• Senior: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th GradesAll grades are to be the grade you were in for the 2022-2023 school year.5. A written explanation (goal sheet) must be completed by the exhibitor for each project. This must be enclosed in a plastic sleeve and attached to the exhibit. The exhibitor must respond to the following questions about the exhibit:a. What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)b. What steps did you take to learn or do this? Explain what you did so it is easily understood. The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit.c. What were the most important things you learned?***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes.6. All exhibits must be a result of this year’s work. Exhibits might be, but are not limited to, an actual product, poster, display box, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, etc.7. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL A PROJECT PREVIOUSLY SHOWN UNDER FFA BE SHOWN AS A 4-H PROJECT, OR VICE VERSA. Such projects will not be judged. This is pursuant to a state level agreement between FFA and 4-H.8. Deserving exhibits will be rated as blue, red, or white; the decision of the judges is final.9. Exhibits may be prepared by an individual 4-H’er or team of 4-H’ers.10. 4-H’ers who have completed 4th through 12th grade (or that equivalent) of the completed school year (2023) and are in good standing at the county level.11. The Fair Board will not be responsible for loss or damage of exhibits, but every care will be taken to assure their safety.Special Appanoose County Awards for 2023“The Clover Achiever” $100 Cash Award— donated In Memory of Doyle & Donna Terry• To be eligible for this award the exhibitor must enter 3 or more exhibits in at least 3 different classes into the Exhibit Building that have a placing of a blue ribbon or higher; this will earn you one entry into the drawing for this award. For every additional 3 exhibits, you will earn an extra entry.• Communication Exhibits can be considered as one of the 3 or more exhibits if it is performed at the Appanoose County Fair during the Clothing & Communications Event Showcase.• Clothing Event Projects must be exhibited during the fair to be considered as an exhibit to meet the entry requirements.• All participants that earned an entry towards this award will be put into a drawing to select the winner. The Clover Achiever winner will be announced at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st at the beginning of the Parade of Champions. Additionally, all Exhibit Building Specialty Award winners will be recognized at the beginning of the Livestock Auction on Saturday, July 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Award recipients must be present during both announcements on Friday and Saturday to receive the award; recipients will be notified prior to the announcements to assure that they will be in attendance.• All individuals eligible for this drawing will be mentioned in the local newspaper as “Clover Achievers” along with recognizing the award winner.Specialty Exhibit Awards:1. Specialty Exhibit Awards consist of a $50 cash award and a plaque to be presented to an individual selected by the Static Judges that they feel excels in the award category. These awards have been established to encourage more participation in these categories (listed below).2. The Exhibit Building Specialty Award winners will be announced at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st at the beginning of the Parade of Champions. Additionally, all Exhibit Building Specialty Award winners will be recognized at the beginning of the Livestock Auction on Saturday, July 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Award recipients must be present during both announcements on Friday and Saturday to receive the award; recipients will be notified prior to the announcements to assure that they will be in attendance.Best of Show Photography Award- donated by Myra’s Studio• All photographs that receive a Considered for State or Outstanding Jr. placing will be eligible for the selection of the Best of Show Photography Award. This will be selected by the judges at the conclusion of the Static Exhibit Judging.• The recipient of this award will then have the opportunity to display their photography at the Appanoose County Extension Office for the following year, at their own discretion.Constructed Sewing/Needle Work Award - donated by Susan ColeHistorical Exhibit Award - donated by Courtney ChapmanLeadership Exhibit Award - donated by Doug & Lynn FirkinsRecycled Exhibit Award- donated by Country Village Animal ClinicRefinished Furniture Exhibit Award - donated by Pat DoleScience, Engineering & Technology Exhibit Award - donated by Chariton Valley ElectricIowa State Fair General Rules:This department is open to youth who are participating in 4-H Youth Development Programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations.General Exhibit Rules1. 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2023 are eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th grade members.2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H member’s participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.3. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA divisions or vice versa. See also “4-H Department General Rules & Regulations”.4. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or competition may not be entered in any 4-H exhibit class.5. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display.6. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:• Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. (See Classes 10490 and 10530 for smaller requirements.)• Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.• Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth.7. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Game animals legally taken are acceptable. Live specimens of noxious weeds or invasive species are NOT permitted in any exhibit. Dried specimens are acceptable to use in exhibits.8. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information.)9. The 4-H member’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and a blue, red, or white Iowa State Fair exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are located at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets.10. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:a. What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)b. What steps did you take to learn or do this?c. What were the most important things you learned?NOTE: Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for clothing and fashion, food and nutrition, home improvement, photography, visual art, and 4-H poster communication classes.11. Exhibits with a goal that better fits a different department/class will be moved to that department/class, at the discretion of the superintendent of the department.12. All judges’ decisions are final.13. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the county, class number, and exhibitor’s name.14. No entry fee is required. The exhibit should be selected at a county event. All entries must be made in the name of the county and certified by an Extension staff member.15. All exhibits must reach the 4-H Exhibits Building by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8. Counties will be assigned specific dates and times for exhibit delivery. Exceptions: Exhibitors participating in alternative evaluation/educational learning experiences will enter exhibits as determined for program participation.16. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, August 20, and must be checked out with the department superintendents before being removed from the 4-H Exhibits Building. RELEASE TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 20 or 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21. Times and dates are subject to change. All persons picking up (one or more) exhibits must adhere to this schedule and assigned county time.Other Exhibit Information1. 4-H members are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit.2. The Iowa State Fair and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will use diligence to ensure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after arrival and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, theft, etc.3. The Iowa State Fair Management will in no case assume or pay transportation or delivery charges on articles sent for exhibition.4. Counties will be awarded a pro-rata amount of travel money based on participation and distance from Des Moines instead of exhibit premium money. Distance determination will be based on the established zones as determined by the Iowa State Fair.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, Iowa State University is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext. 4-H Exhibit Building ClassesClass DescriptionsMost exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are strongly encouraged to go to www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets for information on judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning. ANIMALSCounty Fair Quota: 2 entries per classClass 10110 Animal ScienceAn exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, llamas, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine, etc. Ownership of an animal is not required.Class 10120 Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy, animal diseases, animal/human interaction, or other learning related to Veterinary Science. AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCESCounty Fair Quota: 2 entries per classClass 10210 Crop Production and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about growth, use, and value of field crops; plant growth; soils and soil fertility; or any other learning related to crop production and plant science.Class 10220 Conservation, Environment, and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, energy conservation, stewardship, conservation, creating habitat, etc.Class 10222 Entomology An exhibit (excluding live specimens) that shows learning or is an outgrowth of an entomology or bee project experience. Includes specimen collections and may include products (ex: honey) or equipment as part of the display.Class 10224 Fish and Wildlife An exhibit that shows learning about a fish and/or wildlife project or program such as identification, habitats, harvest, taxidermy, etc. Any specimens must have been legally taken and must include information about date and location of harvest, or who the specimen was acquired from if not self-harvested. Feral pigs (including Russian/European Boar) are NOT permitted in taxidermy exhibits.Class 10226 Forestry An exhibit, including collections, that show learning from participation in a forestry project or program.
Class 10230 Horticulture and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H Livestock.)Class 10235 Home Grounds Improvement An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home yard improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc.Class 10240 Outdoor Adventures An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, or other outdoor activities. Class 10250 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows.)Class 10260 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.CREATIVE ARTS(Visual Arts & Photography)County Fair Quota: 5 entries per classClass 10310 Music An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition, arrangements, instruments, musical styles, or history.Class 10320 Photography An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera or modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.Photography Special Rules:1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year.2. Photographs must be a minimum of 5”x7”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs may not exceed 11”x14”. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper and must be mounted and/or matted. Maximum thickness of finished project must not exceed ¼” thick.4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats, or have matting done professionally.• 4-H members are responsible for design decisions such as mounting, matting, color, and size.• Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.5. A series is a group of photographs [3 to 5] that are related to or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should not exceed 6”x8”.6. Edited photos should include a copy of the photo before edits.7. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.8. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.9. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the most current Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for photo exhibits.10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography Show and vice versa.Class 10340 Creative Photography A photographic image that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative, and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple photographs.Creative Photography Special Rules:1. Photograph/image may be mounted/matted or submitted (uploaded) as a digital image.2. If mounted, photograph/image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4” in length or larger than 14” in length.3. Photograph/Image can be digitally created or from a film negative.4. Exhibit must have the most current Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for photo exhibits. Exhibit write up should include additional information about the processes and decisions used to develop exhibit.5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.Class 10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any previous photography class. This class may include educational displays about printing, processing, editing, marketing, branding, merchandising, etc., as it relates to photography. Class 10540 Digital Storytelling (Entries will be entered through Personal Development Class 10540) An exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.Class 10350 Visual Arts: Original Art An exhibit that shows learning through creation of original art. Original Art is a one-of-a-kind, non-replicable design of your creation. By using one medium or a combination, an individual creates an authentic work of art that is not recognizable as another’s work. You must explain the application of the most relevant design elements(s) and art principle(s) featured in this exhibit. Describe your inspirations, reasons, feelings, and/or motives for creating this work of art.Class 10355 Visuals Arts: Design, Process or Technique ExplorationThis class emphasizes process and provides the opportunity to explore a medium, practice a skill, or study and apply elements and principles of art and design. An explanation of the application of design elements or art principles used when making the exhibit must be included. This exhibit may be an object, portfolio, display, poster, or organized sketchbook. If a non-original design source is used, its origin (where the idea was found, any pictures, sketches, etc.) must be credited, acknowledged, or have copyright permission obtained. See Visual Arts Special Rule #5 and #6.Class 10360 Visual Arts: Other Visual Art Ideas/Topics Exhibits might include the study and research about an individual artist, style, craft, business or marketing process, planning group tour, career options, etc.Visual Arts Special Rules:1. Items entered for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair must be ready for display in the home, gallery, or intended final display location: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command Strips or other quick attach products are usually not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.2. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design. 3. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source of inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included. For additional information, see the Visual Arts and Design Elements & Art Principles Exhibit Tip Sheets at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets. 4. If the exhibit is a finished art object, information must be included explaining the application of design elements and art principles used in creation of the work.5. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.6. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H member is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual-art.FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESCounty Fair Quota: 5 entries per classClass 10410 Child Development An exhibit that shows learning about children. Exhibits that include items intended for use with children (books, toys, learning games, babysitting kits, etc.) should include information about what you have learned 1) about children while creating and using the exhibit or 2) what the child(ren) learned from use of the item(s) in the exhibit. Exhibit examples include careers in child development, caring for children with special needs, childcare, growth and development, safety and health, etc.Class 10420 Clothing and Fashion: Constructed/Sewn Garments and Accessories A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and/or clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. Class 10422 Clothing and Fashion: Purchased Garments and Accessories Purchased garments or accessories that show learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and/or clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans.Class 10424 Clothing and Fashion: Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including design illustrations, exploration of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc. Clothing and Fashion Special Rules:1. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.2. Exhibits in classes 10420 and 10422 must include information about application of design elements and art principles. Exhibits in class 10424 should include information about application of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit.Class 10430 Consumer Management An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, or consumer rights and responsibilities.Class 10440 Food and Nutrition: Prepared Product An exhibit of a prepared food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, or safety practices through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. See Food and Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared food products. Display boxes are not allowed for prepared products at the Iowa State Fair. Class 10442 Food and Nutrition: Preserved Product An exhibit of a preserved food product that shows skills or learning about food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. Processed honey may be exhibited in this class. See Food and Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding preserved food products.Class 10445 Food and Nutrition: Educational Display An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating, and choosing healthy foods, meal planning/preparation and service, safety practices, or food preservation. See Food and Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. Exhibits showing learning about meal planning and service must include a menu.Food and Nutrition Special Rules:1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption.3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked, or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.5. Meat jerky products are prohibited.6. The recipe must be included for any prepared or preserved food exhibit, including the source of the recipe.7. Preserved foods must include the Preserved Food 4-H Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2022, is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. Processed honey must include the Honey Label for 4-H Exhibits.8. Preserved foods exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a re-closable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. Recommended number of items to include with the exhibit:Cookies, cupcakes, bars, muffins, rolls, etc. – four (4) to six (6) itemsCakes, loafs, pies, etc. – one (1) whole product10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.Class 10450 Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, physical activity, safe activities, skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and/or healthy lifestyle choices.Class 10460 Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving, and caring for your home living space, including extended personal living areas immediately adjacent to the home. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. Exhibits showing learning about home design, furniture, home accessories, and fabrics must include information about how design elements and art principles were applied.Home Improvement Special Rules:1. Items entered for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair must be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command Strips or other quick attach products are usually not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.2. Exhibit write-up/information must include source of inspiration and/or references indicating where the idea or information was obtained, giving credit to original author(s), designer(s), artist(s).Class 10470 Sewing and Needle Arts A constructed item (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, etc. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans.Class 10472 Sewing and Needle Arts: Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts including construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers, etc.NOTE: Exhibits in classes 10470 and 10472 should include information about application of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit.Class 10480 Other Family and Consumer Science An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any other Family and Consumer Science class listed.Special Exhibition: Thrifty Meal ChallengeClass 10490 Thrifty Meal Challenge Create a balanced, nutritious meal for family of four (4) that includes a serving from each of the five food groups with a budget of $11.Thrifty Meal Challenge Special Rules: 1. Each county may enter one (1) exhibit in this class. 2. All entries will receive an evaluation and ribbon.3. Exhibit may be from an individual or group effort.4. The meal must include a serving for each person from each of the five (5) food groups. Recommended portion sizes per person: ½ cup fruit, ½ cup vegetable, 3 ounces protein, 1-2 ounces grain, 1 cup equivalent dairy.5. The meal must serve four (4) people. 6. Total expense on receipt(s) must not exceed $11. 7. The exhibit will be a poster (maximum size 20” x 30”) that includes:a. Menub. Meal typec. Copy of receipts (up to 2)d. Photos of participant experiencee. Thrifty Meal Challenge Worksheet (required)For more information about this special challenge, please go to https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/meal-challenge.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTCounty Fair Quota: A total of 5 entriesClass 10510 Citizenship and Civic Engagement An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country, or your world.Class 10520 CommunicationAn exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, or visual communications skills. Includes learning from participation in Theatre Arts projects or programs such as puppets, stage design, etc. May include original creative writing, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc.Class 10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes: • 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H members interpretation)• Join 4-H• Opportunity4All (2022 National 4-H Week theme)• Spy Your Potential (2023 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)• Best Days Ever (in 4-H) (variation of Iowa State Fair theme)Poster Communication Special Rules:1. Only one (1) poster per 4-H member may be entered. Limit of two posters per county.2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board: size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage, etc.4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.7. 4-H members may include the 4-H clover in the poster.8. All 4-H Communication Posters will receive Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. Outstanding posters will receive Seals of Merit. Superior posters will receive Seals of Excellence. Class 10540 Digital Storytelling (See also Creative Arts) An exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.Class 10550 Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.Class 10560 Self-Determined An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY (SET)County Fair Quota: 2 entries per classClass 10610 Mechanics An exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills.Class10612 Automotive Repaired or restored vehicle. (Note: vehicles will be on display at the Iowa State Fair one day only, tentatively Thursday, August 10.)Class 10613 Automotive: Educational Display An exhibit that shows learning about an automotive idea including automotive maintenance, auto operations, auto safety, or automotive systems.Class 10614 Electric Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy sources, safety, etc.Class 10615 Small Engine Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type of exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc.Class 10616 Tractor Repaired or restored tractor. Note: A conference judging opportunity for exhibitors of repaired or restored tractors in Class 10616 will be offered during exhibit check-in. (Conference judging may not be available during all check-in times.) Tractors will be displayed outside throughout the Iowa State Fair. Release time Sunday, August 20, after 7 p.m. Class 10617 Tractor: Educational Display An exhibit that shows learning related to tractors, tractor mechanics, tractor operations, or tractor safety.Class 10618 Welding Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding.Class 10620 Woodworking An exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.Class 10630 Science, Engineering, and Technology An exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers and networking, earth and climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), or any other application of science, engineering, or technology.Class 10632 Aerospace Educational display or other exhibit (including flyable models) showing learning about an aerospace idea or topic.Class 10634 Robotics Educational display or other exhibit (including working robots) showing learning about robotics and robotic systems.Science, Engineering, and Technology Special Rule:1. Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology classes are not eligible to exhibit in similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes and vice versa.COUNTY ONLY CREATIVE ARTSCounty Fair Quota: 5 entries per exhibitor1. This is a county only class.2. This class is designed for any creative project that is completed in the current 4-H year. These may be indoor or outdoor exhibits.3. Items determined to fit State Fair criteria for the Visual Arts classes, may be switched to the appropriate Visual Art Class.4. A total of ten top-quality exhibits may be selected for the “Creativity Showcase” display at the County Fair. At the judge’s discretion, only those items that are deemed to be outstanding will be selected for the showcase. The number selected may be less than ten.5. A person may have no more than 2 exhibits selected for the showcase.6. A write-up answering the following questions must accompany each exhibit entered in this class. To distinguish these exhibits as county only, these questions must be on pink paper. (Available from the Extension Office.)a. What was/were your goal(s)?b. How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?c. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)?d. Do you have ideas of what you would like to do in this project area next year?7. Copyright logos, designs, or trademark materials should not be used for creative art exhibits on public display at a fair or other setting without written permission. A copy of the written permission must be attached to display.8. Noxious weeds, endangered or threatened wildflowers, nests, and small songbird feathers should NOT be used in any exhibit. Pheasant, duck, goose, and quail feathers “legally taken” are acceptable.9. Evaluation will be on design of the article, workmanship and on what was learned.10. Entries may be made of paper, fiber, clay, leather, textiles, wood, glass or plastic, metal, chalk, carbon & pigment, nature materials, other creative art, and creative recycling.4-H COMMUNICATION EVENTCounty Fair Quota: 1 entry per classThis department is open to youth who are participating in the 4-H Youth Development programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.All participants are responsible for reading and complying with the Iowa State Fair Communication Event program rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and specific class rules and regulations.PURPOSE: The Communication Event Program provides opportunities for 4-H youth to develop their personal communication skills by sharing talents, knowledge, or information with others. The events provide a series of developmental experiences for different age levels.General Communication Event Rules and Regulations1. The Appanoose County 4-H Communications Event is open to all 4-H members (4th-12th grade). 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2023 are eligible to participate at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Share-The-Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking - See class rules for age guidelines.2. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits may be given by one or more 4-H members. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades will be subject to the time limits based on the grade of the member in the highest grade level (i.e., a team with a 5th grader and an 8th grader will use the times for the intermediate/senior class).3. Topics selected by the 4-H member(s) should be an outgrowth of their 4-H experience(s). Topics should be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.4. Participants in the 4-H Communication Program are expected to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program and/or the topic of the presentation.5. 4-H members must use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits involving food must follow established food safety guidelines.6. All participants are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.
Class 11100 Educational Presentation Provide an opportunity for 4-H members to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a process to an audience. Educational Presentation Rules1. Time limit: Junior Presentations (4th, 5th and 6th grade) must not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior Presentations (7th - 12th grade) must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be verbally told to “STOP” when they exceed the time limit.2. Participants must turn in a completed Educational Presentation Report form during event check-in.3. 4-H members may participate in one Educational Presentation per year.4. Presentation content must be the original work of the presenter(s). Extensive paraphrasing from other sources is prohibited. Use of brief quotations or excerpts of from other work(s) is permitted provided the source is identified.5. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included.
Class 11200 Working Exhibit Provide an opportunity for 4-H members to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way.Working Exhibit Rules1. Time limit: All participants/teams will be scheduled for a 30-minute period.2. Participants must turn in a completed Working Exhibit Report form during event check-in.3. 4-H members may participate in one Working Exhibit per year.4. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included.
Class 11300 Share-The-Fun Provide an opportunity for 4-H members to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment.Share-The-Fun Rules1. Eligibility for the Iowa State Fair: 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2023. Exception: If the Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the following criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered in the Share-The-Fun Program at the Iowa State Fair:• At least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2023.• Clover Kids are not eligible to participate at the Iowa State Fair.2. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed six (6) minutes in length.3. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance, and other entertainment are acceptable. All performances must be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.4. All acts must turn in a completed 4-H Share-The-Fun Report form at event check-in to confirm stage setup, cue music, etc.5. General judge’s comments for the entire show will occur at the Iowa State Fair. No individual conference with the judge will occur.
Class 11400 Extemporaneous Speaking Encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given a limited amount of preparation time.Extemporaneous Speaking Rules1. Participants must be senior 4-H members - completed 9th through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2023.2. Each county may enter a maximum of two (2) entries; individuals may participate once per year at the Iowa State Fair.3. Program format:a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on.• The selected topic will not be available to the other participants in the speaker’s assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two topics drawn but not chosen will be returned to the available topics for the other participants.b. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one additional participant per speaking site admitted each 15 minutes as the program progresses. A participant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant receive help from a parent, leader, other adult, or any other youth. A program official will assist participants with the time requirements.c. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following basis:• Participant may bring their own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation.• Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines (cannot be notes, outlines, or speeches prepared by the participant or by another person for use in this program).• Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H members own efforts using approved reference material that a participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain note cards will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.e. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used.f. Each speech shall be not less than four but no more than six minutes with five minutes additional time allowed for related questions, which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown timecards in an ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the timekeeper. “Stop” will be said at six minutes.g. The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name, the county they represent, and read the selected question. h. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters, or audiovisuals of any sort. A podium will not be available.4. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria: a. Content related to topicb. Knowledge of the subjectc. Organization of materiald. Power of expressione. Voicef. Stage presenceg. General effecth. Response to questions 5. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included.
Class 10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes: • 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H members interpretation)• Join 4-H• Opportunity4All (2022 National 4-H Week theme)• Spy Your Potential (2023 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)• Best Days Ever (in 4-H) (variation of Iowa State Fair theme)Poster Communication Special Rules:1. Only one (1) poster per 4-H member may be entered. Limit of two posters per county.2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board: size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage, etc.4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.7. 4-H members may include the 4-H clover in the poster.8. All 4-H Communication Posters will receive Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. Outstanding posters will receive Seals of Merit. Superior posters will receive Seals of Excellence.
4-H AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENTCounty Fair Quota: 1 entry per classGeneral Overview1. Each county may send the following number of participants in each class to represent their county at the Iowa State Fair, selected from each of the county’s events:a. Fashion Revue Class: Four participants total with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).b. $20 Challenge Class: Four participants total with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).c. Clothing Selection Class: Four participants total with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).d. Innovative Design Class: Four participants total with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume). 2. Iowa State Fair Participants must be in the senior 4-H designated level (completed grades 9 – 12 the same year as the event).3. Participants must bring the garment or outfit they purchased or created, and accessories, to the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event.4. Participants should submit only the materials requested for each class (report form and photo – for ALL classes - plus a receipt for $20 challenge). If additional materials are sent with the entry or brought to the conference judging, they will not be considered.Fashion RevueClass 12101 Jr. Fashion RevueClass 12102 Int. Fashion RevueClass 12103 Sr. Fashion Revue1. The purpose of this class is to encourage the construction of a personal garment or outfit.2. Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, quality of construction, stage presentation, and required care.3. Youth participants will model a garment or outfit they constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year.4. A garment or outfit consists of one to three pieces such as, but not limited to, party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, active sportswear, and/or coats.5. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected.6. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected.Clothing SelectionClass 12201 Jr. Clothing SelectionClass 12202 Int. Clothing SelectionClass 12203 Sr. Clothing Selection1. The purpose of this class is to select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H member’s goal or intended use for the selected outfit.2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, quality and construction features, stage presentation, required care, and cost comparison.3. There is no consideration in the judging on the amount spent, only in the process of record keeping and reflection on the cost of the individual items4. as a part of the process.5. Outfits may be purchased at a department store, boutique, online store, sidewalk sales, retail shops or mall stores. Outfits may also be purchased at garage sales or other secondhand venues at any price point. Outfits may be gifts, hand-me-downs, relative or friend’s modern or vintage clothing, or existing personal clothing, as long as the 4-H member selected the item as part of this specific outfit for the stated purpose.6. Home-sewn clothing that was not sewn specifically for the participant are acceptable, such as purchases from a used clothing store.The $20 ChallengeClass 12301 Jr. $20 ChallengeClass 12302 Int. $20 ChallengeClass 12303 Sr. $20 Challenge1. This class is designed to expand the 4-H member’s shopping experience to shopping venues emphasizing recycling, reducing, and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, thrift store, secondhand store, or similar place. 2. Online venues are allowed, must be second-hand in nature. Shipping and handling are not included in the total calculations.3. Traditional shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low regular or sale price. Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts do not qualify for this class.4. Twenty dollars is the purchase price limit including tax. However, some secondhand stores and venues do not typically charge sales tax.5. Receipt(s) for every item included as a part of the calculated total must be submitted with the entry. A garage sale receipt can be a piece of paper with the name of the location such as “Jane Doe garage sale”, date, amount paid, and signature of person selling at the garage sale. If the outfit was free at a garage sale, “free” can be listed on the report form and on the receipt. Failure to provide receipts will be reflected in the evaluation.6. An outfit consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and pants or a dress. Shoes, undergarments, and accessories are not included in the $20 purchase price limit.7. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit.8. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that totals less than $20.9. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-H member’s goal or intended use for the purchased outfit, and the 4-H member should have had an experience in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.Innovative DesignClass 12401 Jr. Innovative DesignClass 12402 Int. Innovative DesignClass 12403 Sr. Innovative Design1. The purpose of this class is to encourage creativity and out-of-the-box thinking when creating an outfit.2. These designs can be theatrical costumes, cosplay, wearable technology, sustainable/upcycled fashion, accessible fashion, and/or outfits that use unconventional materials.3. The outfit must be showcased as a worn garment modeled by the exhibitor or by the individual that it was designed for.4. Exhibitors may make their garment entirely, or permanently alter the silhouette of pre-existing materials through some method of permanent alteration or addition.5. Consideration is given to originality and innovation. CLOVER KIDS EXHIBITSK-3rd GradeCounty Fair Quota: Limited to 2 exhibits per exhibitor1. Open to all youth in kindergarten through third grade in Appanoose County who are enrolled in Clover Kids.2. All exhibits must be made by the Clove Kid with little or no adult help. (Entries may be made in school, at day care, or at home.)3. All entries will receive a participation ribbon and will be exhibited at the Appanoose County Fair until the end of the fair week.—No Trophies.4. Clover Kids will be asked to explain how they made the exhibit as it is entered.5. The Appanoose County Extension Office and the Appanoose County Fair Board will use diligence to ensure the safety of all exhibits entered at the Appanoose County Fair, however we are not responsible for damage or loss by fire, theft, etc.6. Will not be eligible for exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair.7. Exhibits entered may be in any of the following categories:A. Food & NutritionAny food exhibit that has been made by the Clover Kid. NOTICE: Items that need to be refrigerated should not be brought, since the food will be on display for several days.B. Visual ArtsAny exhibit that is an art exhibit including drawings, paintings, craft items, etc.C. SewingAny exhibit that has been sewn by the Clover Kid, including clothing, furnishings, toys, etc.D. Home ImprovementAny exhibit created by the Clover Kid that can be used to decorate a home, including knick-knacks, furniture, pillows, storage, etc.E. PhotographyAny exhibit that involves a photography taken by a Clover Kid.F. OtherAny exhibit that does not fall under any of the above areas.
Open Class Exhibits
OPEN CLASS RULES & REGULATIONSEntries1. Entries are to be made in the Exhibit Building starting at 8:00 a.m., Monday, July 17th, 2023.2. See separate classes for closing dates and times.3. Entries shall be under the control of Board of Directors during the fair, but the fair association will not be responsible for any loss or damage which may occur.4. Superintendents of all divisions are in charge of their department and have the right to ban any article if rules and regulations are violated.5. Only one entry is allowed in the same class by the same exhibitor.6. Open Class exhibitor number can be obtained in the Exhibit Building prior to entering your items.Exhibitors1. Competition will be for exhibitors living in Appanoose County, unless otherwise stated.2. Exhibits may be removed from 9:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st and from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd.3. All decisions of the judges are final.4. The fair board is not responsible for any damage or harm or theft of any exhibit, exhibitor, or exhibitor’s property.
OPEN CLASS FRUITS, VEGETABLES & FIELD CROPSEntry closes at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17th, 2023Judging will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023Release time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st, 2023 and 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023A. All exhibits shown in this department must have been grown by the exhibitor or entered by someone who has taken active part in the work, and must not have been shown previously at the Fair to compete for prizes.B. This department is open to anyone growing fruits, vegetables, and/or farm crops in county or surrounding area, and to 4-H and FFA exhibitors.C. Exhibitors may attach their names to their exhibits after awards have been made.D. All entries must conform to the correct number of amounts listed.E. The fair will not be responsible for any exhibitors or display.F. All varieties must be true to name. If you are not sure of variety, enter under “other”.G. Entries will be unacceptable in the fruits and vegetables class if overripe, peeled, or unclean. All must be high in quality; the superintendents reserve the right not to accept them for exhibit.H. Prepare fruits and vegetables as for market. Do not trim tops too close on root crops (1 inch to 1 1/2 inches is best) or trim or peel cabbage too close — uniformity and quality are main points.I. Best of Show: Ribbons will be presented to the overall winners in each of the following divisions:• Corn Crop — Entries from Division 102• Field Crop — Entries from Division 103 & 104• Forage & Sheaf Grains — Entries from Division 105• Fruits — Entries from Divisions 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 & 118• Vegetables — Entries from Divisions 112, 113 & 114• Herbs — Entries from Division 116
Division 102 — Corn Crop 1. Yellow — 6 ears2. White — 6 ears3. Yellow — single4. White — single5. Largest — any variety6. Unusual7. Talked Stalk Corn8. Sweet Yellow — 6 ears9. Sweet White — 6 ears10. Popcorn Yellow — 6 ears11. Popcorn (Jap Hulless) — 6 ears12. Popcorn White — 6 ears13. Tallest Sweet Corn14. Other
Division 103 — Small Grain Seed 1. Oats, White2. Oats, Yellow3. Soybeans4. Corn5. Wheat6. Other
Division 104 — Meadow and Pasture SeedsQuantity required is 1 quart in a glass jar 1. Alfalfa2. Birdsfoot Trefoil3. Brome4. Blue Grass5. Clover, Alsike6. Clover, Ladino7. Clover, Red8. Clover, Sweet9. Lespedeza10. Orchard grass11. Reeds’ Canary12. Red Top13. Timothy14. Fescue15. Switch Grass16. Other Division 105 — Forage & Sheaf GrassSamples to be shown in sheaves, 3” in diameter at center bands, can be cured or green. 1. Alfalfa2. Birdsfoot Trefoil3. Blue Grass4. Brome5. Clover, Alfalfa6. Clover, Emerson7. Clover, Ladino8. Clover, Red9. Clover, Sweet10. Clover, White Dutch11. Oats12. Orchard grass13. Red Top14. Reeds’ Canary15. Rye16. Soybeans17. Timothy18. Cane or Sorghum19. Wheat20. Switch Grass21. Other
Division 106 — Apples (Plate of 5) 1. Anoka2. Ben Davis or Gano3. Crab4. Dolga Crab5. Whitney Crab6. Duchess7. Grimes Golden8. Jonathan9. Maiden Blush10. Red Delicious11. Red June12. Roman Beauty13. McIntosh14. Jonidel15. Snow Apple16. Stayman17. Wealthy18. Winesap19. Yellow Transparent20. York21. Early Harvest22. Best plate of 5, including 3 or more varieties23. Other
Division 107 — Pears (Plate of 5) 1. Bartlett2. Keiffer3. Lincoln4. Best plate of 5, including 3 or more varieties5. Other Division 108 — Peaches (Plate of 5) 1. Champion2. Elberta3. Pollu4. Hale 5. Haven6. Reliance7. Best plate of 5, including 3 or more varieties8. Other
Division 109 — Plums (Plate of 5) 1. Blue Damson2. Green Gage3. Terry4. Waneta5. Yellow6. Best Plate of 5, including 3 or more varieties7. Other
Division 110 — Grapes (3 Bunches)1. Blue2. White3. Best plate of 3 bunches, including 3 or more varieties4. Other
Division 111 — Berries (1/2 Pint) 1. Strawberries2. Raspberries3. Boysenberries4. Blackberries5. Cherries6. Gooseberries7. Fruit display of 4 or more varieties (displayed in a small flat or basket)8. Other
Division 112 — Potatoes1. Red — 3 Specimen2. White — 3 Specimen3. Sweet — 3 Specimen4. Golden Youkon — 3 Specimen5. Other Division 113 — Other Root Crops 1. Beets, 1 — 1 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter2. Carrots, 3 — 1 to 1 1/2 inches at crown3. Onion, Red — 14. Onion, Yellow — 35. Onion, White — 36. Onion — 1 largest7. Parsnips — 38. Turnips — 39. Garlic — 1 10. Salsify — 3 Roots11. Other
Division 114 — Table Vegetables 1. Beans, green — 6 pods2. Beans, yellow — 6 pods3. Beans, shelled — 6 pods4. Beans, Lima — 6 pods5. Beans, Horticulture — 6 pods6. Broccoli — 1 head7. Cauliflower — 1 head8. Cucumbers, pickle size, 2-3 inches—5 specimens9. Cabbage, green — 1 head10. Cabbage, red — 1 head11. Eggplant — 1 specimen12. Kohlrabi — 2 specimens13. Muskmelon — 114. Okra — 3 specimens15. Peas — 6 pods16. Peppers, Hot — 217. Pepper, Sweet — 218. Peppers, Bell — 219. Rhubarb — 3 stalks20. Greens, any kind — 6 springs21. Squash, acorn — 2 22. Squash, banana — 223. Squash, Buttercup — 224. Squash, Hubbard — 225. Squash, yellow crooked neck — 226. Squash, straight neck — 227. Squash, butternut — 228. Squash, Kinshaw — 229. Squash, Spaghetti — 230. Squash, summer — 2 specimens31. Winter Squash — 1 specimen32. Tomato, Red — 3 on a plate (stems off)33. Tomato, Yellow — 3 on a plate (stems off)34. Tomato, Cherry tomatoes — 10 specimens35. Tomato, Grape — 10 specimens36. Tomato, Toma tomatoes — 3 specimens37. Vegetable Varieties (18” x 18” Container)38. Watermelon — 139. Zucchini — 240. Pumpkin — 141. Sweet Corn — 6 ears42. Other Division 115 — Funny or Unusual Fruits & Vegetables1. Unusual shapes or sizes2. Decorated3. Other
Division 116 — Herbs2 heads in small jar of water — 10” to 12” stems 1. Dill2. Sage3. Parsley4. Basil5. Mint6. Oregano7. Rosemary8. Thyme9. Other
Division 117 — Gourds4 per display 1. Jack-B-Little2. Baby Boo Boo3. Birdhouse4. Dipper5. Turbin6. Other
Division 118 — Apricots4 per display1. Apricots
HOME ECONOMICS OPEN CLASS CULINARY ARTSEntry closes at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17th, 2023and continues 8:00-10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023Judging will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023Release time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st, 2023 and 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023A. Entries open to both rural and urban exhibitors.B. Only one entry is allowed in the same class by the same exhibitor. BAKED DIVISION*Entries to be wrapped baggies and twist ties and displayed on paper plates.Division 120 — Bread (No mixes) — Include Recipe 1. Gingerbread2. Cornbread3. White Bread4. Wheat Bread5. Nut Bread6. Banana Bread7. Zucchini Bread8. Cinnamon Rolls — 49. Parker House Rolls — 410. White Rolls — 411. Whole Wheat Rolls — 412. Raised Doughnuts — 413. Clover Leaf Rolls — 414. Butter Horn Rolls — 415. Coffee Cake16. Muffins17. Other
Division 121 — Cake (No mixes) — Include Recipe 1. Angel food cake, unfrosted2. Burnt Sugar cake, Burnt Sugar frosting3. Devil’s Food Cake, frosted4. White Layer cake, frosted5. Coconut cake, Coconut frosting6. Chiffon cake7. Applesauce cake, unfrosted8. Chocolate case, unfrosted9. Cupcakes10. Other
Division 122 — Best Decorated CakesCake will not be judged.• Judged on decoration only.• 1 entry per class.• Cake mixes permitted. 1. Child’s cake2. Wedding cake3. Graduation/Teen Activity cake4. Birthday cake5. Other special occasion cakes Division 123 — PiesInclude Recipe – (No Mixes — No Eggs)1. 2 Crust Pie, any kind2. 1 Crust Pie, with topping (no meringue and no refrigeration required)3. 1 Crust Pie, no toppingDivision 124 — Cookies (No mixes) — Include Recipe(4 cookies) 1. Peanut Butter cookies2. Ice Box cookies3. Oatmeal cookies4. Sugar cookies5. Brownies6. Chocolate Chip cookies7. Macaroons8. Swedish Spritz9. Unbaked cookies10. Drop cookies11. Decorated cookies12. Bar cookies13. Snicker doodles14. Gingersnaps15. Other
Division 125 — Candy (No mixes) — Include Recipe 1. Fudge, cooked2. White Fudge3. Peanut Butter Fudge4. Butterscotch Fudge5. Divinity6. Penuche7. Mints8. Snack Mixes9. Other
Division 126 — Junior Division (No mixes) — Include Recipe(Age: 10-16 years of age) 1. Brownies2. Drop cookies3. Rolled cookies4. Refrigerator cookies5. Unbaked cookies6. Oatmeal cookies7. Peanut Butter cookies8. Sugar cookies9. Chocolate Chip Cookies 10. Snicker doodles11. Gingersnaps12. Cake, best decorated13. Chocolate cake, unfrosted14. White cake, unfrosted15. Cornbread16. Yeast rolls17. Cinnamon Rolls18. Fudge, cooked19. Peanut Butter Fudge, cooked20. Biscuits21. Nut bread22. Muffins23. Fruitcake (2 fruits)24. Gingerbread25. Bar cookie26. Cookie Mix in a Jar27. Cookie made with Cake Mix28. Other Division 127 — Pre-Junior Division (No mixes) — Include Recipe(Age: 5-9 years of age) 1. Brownies2. Drop cookies3. Rolled cookies4. Refrigerator cookies5. Unbaked cookies6. Oatmeal cookies7. Peanut Butter cookies8. Sugar cookies9. Chocolate Chip Cookies 10. Snicker doodles11. Gingersnaps12. Cake, best decorated13. Chocolate cake, unfrosted14. White cake, unfrosted15. Cornbread16. Yeast rolls17. Cinnamon Rolls18. Fudge, cooked19. Peanut Butter Fudge, cooked20. Biscuits21. Nut bread22. Muffins23. Fruitcake (2 fruits)24. Gingerbread25. Bar cookie26. Cookie Mix in a Jar27. Cookie made with Cake Mix28. Other
CANNED GOOD DEPARTMENTA. Canned products must be displayed in regulation pint or quart jars. Jellies, jams, preserves, butters, marmalades, etc. must be in sealed regulation half pint or pint jars.B. All products must be canned and processed by latest methods recommended in USDA or Iowa State University bulletins.C. Exhibitors should place a gummed label containing name of product and processing method used one inch from bottom of the jar.D. All exhibitors will be limited to one entry in each class number.E. No mayonnaise jars, no paraffin, no rings.
Division 128 — Canned VegetablesIdentify Processing and Date 1. Beets2. Carrots3. Tomatoes (whole, not cherry)4. Shelled Beans (other than named)5. Tomato Juice6. Any Iowa Vegetable7. Sauerkraut8. Green Beans9. Yellow Beans10. Mixed Vegetables11. Vegetable Soup (without meat)12. Stew Vegetables13. Asparagus14. Succotash (Butter beans and corn combined)15. Corn16. Onions17. Butter Beans18. Soup 19. Vegetables other than named
Division 129 — Canned FruitIdentify Processing and Date(Leave 1/4” headspace — Leave rings off) 1. Apples2. Applesauce3. Blackberries4. Crab Apples5. Peaches6. Raspberries7. Rhubarb8. Pears9. Cherries10. Blueberries11. Mixed Fruits (chunks)12. Fruit Juice13. Spiced Fruit (No Vinegar)14. Spiced Fruit (No Vinegar) with coloring15. Fruit Cocktail (Dried)16. Pie Filling17. Plums18. Fruit other than named
Division 130 — Pickled VegetablesIdentify Processing and Date 1. Pickles2. Pepper3. Pickle Relish4. Corn Relish5. Beets6. Salsa7. Other
Division 131 — Jams & JelliesIdentify Processing and Date(Leave 1/4” headspace — take rings off) 1. Grape Jelly2. Apple Jelly3. Berry Jelly4. Apple Butter5. Plum Butter6. Strawberry Jam7. Peach Jam8. Rhubarb Jam9. Pepper Jelly10. Strawberry Jelly11. Elderberry12. Two Combinations of fruits13. Other Division 132 — Junior. Jams & Jellies(Age: 10-16 years of age)Identify Processing and Date(Leave 1/4” headspace — take rings off) 1. Grape Jelly2. Apple Jelly3. Berry Jelly4. Apple Butter5. Plum Butter6. Strawberry Jam7. Peach Jam8. Rhubarb Jam9. Pepper Jelly10. Strawberry Jelly11. Elderberry12. Two Combinations of fruits13. Other
Division 133 — Pre Junior Jams & Jellies(Age: 5-9 years of age)Identify Processing and Date(Leave 1/4” headspace — take rings off) 1. Grape Jelly2. Apple Jelly3. Berry Jelly4. Apple Butter5. Plum Butter6. Strawberry Jam7. Peach Jam8. Rhubarb Jam9. Pepper Jelly10. Strawberry Jelly11. Elderberry12. Two Combinations of fruits13. Other
Division 134 — Honey
2023 Fair Theme: “Neon Lights & Country Nights”701 West FranklinCenterville, IA 52544(641)856-2646
AdmissionSeason Tickets are valid Monday, July 17th – Saturday, July 22ndAdvanced season tickets purchased before Noon on July 17th - $35.00 (Senior, over 65, Price - $25.00)Season tickets purchased after Noon on July 17th - $45.00 (Senior, over 65, Price - $35.00)
Daily PassesMonday, July 17th – Free Day at the FairTuesday, July 18th – Thursday, July 20th before Noon - $7.00Tuesday, July 18th – Thursday, July 20th after Noon - $10.00Friday, July 21st – Saturday, July 22nd - $20.00Children 10 years and Under – Free with paid adult all week.Parking – No Fee
Building Hours4-H Exhibit Building 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Commercial Building 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Contents2023 Appanoose County Fair 1Admission 1Daily Passes 1Building Hours 1Fair Dedication 42023 Entertainment Schedule 52023 4-H & FFA Schedule 6Open Class Schedule 7Appanoose County Fair Directors 7Office Directors 8Appanoose County Extension Council 84-H Adult Committee 84-H Youth Council 8Department Superintendents 9Appanoose County Fair General Superintendents 94-H Clubs and Leaders 10Clover Kid Clubs and Leaders 10FFA Chapters and Advisors 102023 Appanoose County Fair Queen Contest 1125th Annual Pie & Cake Baking Contest 12Annual Sale of Livestock 124-H & FFA Trophy Donors 13Clover Kids, 4-H & FFA Cash Donors 24Master Showman Awards 24Showmanship Awards 254-H & FFA Agriculture Department 274-H & FFA Agriculture Department General Rules 282023 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry & Birds at County Fairs 33Livestock & Pet Judging 34DEPT. 1 — BEEF 34Division 2 — Market Beef 35Division 3 — Bucket Bottle +1 38Division 4 — Bucket Bottle Calf 38Division 5 — Halter Cow/Calf 39Division 6 — Production Cow/Calf 39DEPT. 2 — Dairy Cattle 40DEPT. 3 — Sheep 41Division 1 — Purebred Sheep 41Division 2— Market Lambs 42Division 3 — Bucket Bottle Lamb 43DEPT. 4 — Swine 44Division 1 — Market Hogs 45Division 2 — Feeder Pigs 45Division 3 — Breeding Gilts 45DEPT. 5 — Horse 45DEPT. 6 — Dairy Goats 48DEPT. 7 — Goats 49Division 1 — Breeding Meat Goats 49Division 2 — Market Meat Goats 49Division 3 — Novelty Goats 50Division 4 — Bucket Bottle Goat 50DEPT. 8 — Rabbits 51Division 1 — Meat Rabbits 51Division 2 — Fancy Rabbits 51Division 3 — Commercial Rabbits 52DEPT. 9 — Poultry & Fowl 52DEPT. 10 — Dogs 53Division 1 — Obedience Classes 53Division 2 — Rally Classes 54Division 3 — Handling Classes (Dog Showmanship) 54DEPT. 11 — Cats 54DEPT. 12 — Pets 55Clover Kids Pet Show 554-H & FFA Exhibit Building 574-H Exhibit Building General Rules 58Appanoose County Fair General Rules: 58Special Appanoose County Awards for 2023 59Iowa State Fair General Rules: 604-H Exhibit Building Classes 63ANIMALS 63AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES 63CREATIVE ARTS 64FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 67PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 71SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY (SET) 72COUNTY ONLY CREATIVE ARTS 734-H COMMUNICATION EVENT 744-H AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENT 78CLOVER KIDS EXHIBITS 81Open Class Exhibits 82OPEN CLASS RULES & REGULATIONS 83OPEN CLASS FRUITS, VEGETABLES & FIELD CROPS 83HOME ECONOMICS OPEN CLASS CULINARY ARTS 88OPEN CLASS TEXTILES, HOBBIES, CRAFTS 94OPEN CLASS PLANTS & FLOWERS 100OPEN CLASS AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL ART 104OPEN CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY 105Appanoose County Friends of 4-H 1072022 Appanoose County Fair Livestock Buyers 108
Fair DedicationIn appreciation for the many years of his commitment, the 2023 Appanoose County Fair is dedicated to David McGill.
The Appanoose County Fair is very much a family tradition, as David’s mother Dorotha McGill helped in the exhibit building well into her 100’s. He has instilled his love for the fair in his kids and grandkids who have been involved in 4-H and serve as volunteers. David, at the age of 85, has made a life-long volunteer commitment to the fair. For as long as his children and grandchildren can remember, David has been working with Appanoose County Youth that participate in the Cow/Calf project, whether he is out in the pasture weighing a calf, volunteering on show day, or supporting the youth at the annual livestock auction. David is a familiar face at the fairgrounds, he can still be found serving as a Cow/Calf Superintendent and helping with various electrical projects around the fairgrounds alongside his son James, a member of the Fair Board. David and his wife Shirley built a home just miles down the road from his parent’s farm where they raised their seven children: Debbie, Cathy, Marilyn, Andy, James, Tim, and Jerry. On their family farm, David and Shirley along with their children, raised a variety of animals including chickens, hogs, cattle and whatever new species may have been brought home by one of the kids. Their children were no strangers to hard work but still enjoyed the quiet life the farm brought.Showing that hard work does pay off, he started his own business with his son James. McGill’s Repair and Construction was founded in 1994 and a rare day has been missed by David ever since. You will still find David sharing his knowledge and working for the family business. When asked about retirement plans, he just laughs.When not on a service call, David enjoys spending time with his family including his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Despite his busy schedule he always makes time to be at his grandchildren’s various events. He is also an active member of the First Baptist Church in Centerville where he currently serves as an Elder and Worship Leader. Aside from David’s busy lifestyle, he strives to always create a positive experience for all youth involved in Appanoose County 4-H and the Fair. 2023 Entertainment ScheduleSunday, July 16th (Free Admission)7:30 p.m. THE WOVEN HEARTS & RICHARD & MARILYN GORDEN CONCERT – sponsored by The First Baptist ChurchMonday, July 17th (Free Admission)4:00-6:00 p.m. Cake Walk hosted by B.V. Sodbusters – Exhibit Building5:00-8:00 p.m. Kids Face Painting sponsored by Appanoose County Clover Buddies – Commercial Building7:00 p.m. FAIR DEDICATION, FAIR MOM & DAD, QUEEN CONTEST7:30 p.m. BILL RILEY TALENT SHOWAll Evening FAMILY FUN NIGHT – Horse & Carriage Rides, Bouncy Houses, Bags Tournament, and many other free activities for all agesTuesday, July 18th5:00-8:00 p.m. Kids Face Painting sponsored by Appanoose County Clover Buddies – Commercial Building5:00 p.m. 25th Annual Pie & Cake Baking Contest – Exhibit Building7:00 p.m. MUTTON BUSTING7:30 p.m. DUCKWORTH RODEOWednesday, July 19th4:00 p.m. Bingo and Tattoo Booth hosted by B.V. Sodbusters in the Shelter House7:00 p.m. MUTTON BUSTING7:30 p.m. DUCKWORTH RODEOThursday, July 20th2:00 p.m. Clover Cuisine Challenge hosted by the Youth Council – Exhibit Building3:00 p.m. Ag Olympics hosted by B.V. Sodbusters in the lawn west of the 4-H Food Stand5:00-8:00 p.m. Kids Face Painting sponsored by Appanoose County Clover Buddies – Commercial Building7:00 p.m. CASEY MUESSIGMANN (country singer) with TED STOCKTON (opening band)Friday, July 21st10:00 a.m. Relay Races hosted by B.V. Sodbusters in the lawn west of the 4-H Food Stand1:00-4:00 p.m. Stock Expo hosted by the Youth Council – Show Ring7:30 p.m. DEMOLITION DERBYSaturday, July 22nd9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction5:00 p.m. REDNECK RALLY*There will be bands playing Tuesday (Villiska), Wednesday (Hunter Cowan), and Friday (Brayton Hurley) evening by the Beer Garden. 2023 4-H & FFA ScheduleSunday, July 9th7:00 p.m. Beef Carcass Contest (Harvested) Weigh-In – Group 1 @ Appanoose County Sale Barn Monday, July 10th7:00 p.m. Beef Carcass Contest (Harvested) Weigh-In – Group 2 @ Appanoose County Sale Barn Tuesday, July 11th9:00 a.m. Communication Event @ Simon Estes Auditorium Thursday, July 13th8:00 a.m. Clothing Event @ Exhibit BuildingOrder of Event: Seniors (9th-12th grade), Intermediates(7th-8th grade), and Juniors (4th-6th grade)Friday, July 14th3:00 p.m. Carcass Results with Judge @ Hastings Meat Processing Saturday, July 15th8:30 a.m. 4-H Static Exhibit Judging @ Exhibit Building 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hippology Contest @ Horse BarnMonday, July 17th7:00 a.m. - Noon Livestock Weigh-Ins and Check-In 8:00 a.m. Live Carcass Ultra-Sounding (Swine, Sheep, Beef)9:00 a.m. Jr. Cat Show12:00 p.m. Clover Kids Pet ShowJr. Pet Show1:00 p.m. Clover Kids Exhibit Judging @ Exhibit Building1:00 p.m. Bucket Bottle Interviews & Judging (Beef, Sheep, Goat)2:00 p.m. Jr. Dog ShowTuesday, July 18th8:00 a.m. Jr. Sheep ShowJr. Bucket/Bottle LambJr. Meat Goat ShowJr. Bucket/Bottle Goat2:00 p.m. Jr. Poultry ShowWednesday, July 19th8:00 a.m. Jr. Beef ShowJr. Bucket/Bottle Plus 1Jr. Bucket/Bottle CalfJr. Cow/Calf Show (Halter & Production)1:30 p.m. Jr. Rabbit Show6:00 p.m. Communications & Clothing Event Showcase @ Exhibit BuildingThursday, July 20th8:00 a.m. Jr. Swine Show11:00 a.m. Jr. Dairy Cattle ShowJr. Dairy Goat Show4:00 p.m. Jr. Horse Show (Timed Events)Friday, July 21st8:00 a.m. Jr. Horse Show (Showmanship, Halter & Performance)5:00 p.m. Parade of ChampionsSaturday, July 22nd9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock AuctionOpen Class ScheduleEntry TimesMonday, July 17thAmateur and Professional Art 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Fruits, Vegetables & Field Crops 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Culinary Arts 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Textiles, Hobbies & Crafts 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, July 18thPlants and Flowers 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Culinary Arts 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Judging TimesTuesday, July 18thOpen Class Crops, Fruits & Vegetables 10:00 a.m.Open Class Photography 10:00 a.m.Open Class Plants & Flowers 10:00 a.m.Open Class Home Economics 10:00 a.m.Open Class Art 10:00 a.m.
Appanoose County Fair DirectorsMartha Furlin, President NumaJames McGill, Vice President CincinnatiJulie Drew, Secretary MysticShelby Banks, Treasurer Centerville
Mike Bauman – ExlineRon Eddy - ExlineKarson Gonnerman - CincinnatiMike Hoffman – CentervilleDon Hysell - CentervilleZeb Joiner – PlanoCody Korthaus – MoultonMarlan Korthaus – MoultonTracy Lawson – CentervilleJason Long – CentervilleJeremy Long – CentervilleKalen Martsching – MoultonJoey McDanolds – CentervilleWill McGill – CentervillePaul Swarts – UdellTanner Swarts – MoultonShawn Tait – ExlineAaron Thamke – Centerville Office DirectorsCourtney May, Regional Director Region 25/WayneLynn Firkins, Office Assistant CentervilleShayla Martsching, County Youth Coordinator CentervilleCourtney Chapman, Youth Program Specialist Region 25/AlbiaSusan Cole, Exhibit Building Director ExlineSara Harlan, Exhibit Building Director ExlineElizabeth Logsdon, FFA CentervilleArianna Weilbrenner, FFA MoraviaAlicin Hindman, FFA MoultonRachel Beary, FFA SeymourAppanoose County Extension Council Teddy Walker, ChairCraig Sebolt, Vice ChairBrent Martsching, SecretaryMelissa Neher, Treasurer Pat AmsdenTiffany BrownAndrew FeltonLori McClintockMonte McCoy 4-H Adult Committee Ben Ritter – PresidentElizabeth Logsdon – Vice PresidentCasey Kool – Secretary Molly FeltonShane FrevertMason HarlanSteve HawkinsAndrea HeeschCody KorthausJoey McDanoldsBrenda Royer 4-H Youth CouncilShelbi Ritter – PresidentAshlynn Hamilton – Vice PresidentPiper Stufflebeem – SecretaryBailey Swenson – Recreational Leader Hayden BrinegarDenver DeVoreLane KoolLayne RedinbaughSienna RisherJessica RudacilleGradey SticklerBrenna Whitney Department Superintendents BeefCody Korthaus, Marlan Korthaus, Kalen MartschingCow/CalfDavid, McGill, Marlan Korthaus, Cody KorthausDairyJerilyn Inman, Sonja Hinners, Steve LogsdonHorseMike Hoffman, Mike BaumanSheep & Meat GoatWill McGill, Paul SwartsSmall Animals (Bucket Bottle, Poultry & Rabbits)Jerilyn InmanSwineRon Eddy, Jeremy Long, Joey McDanolds
Official VeterinarianWilliam McClintock
Fabrics, Threads & Hobbies4-H Home EconomicsSusan Cole & Sara HarlanOpen Class Canning & BakingDarla WellsOpen Class Fruits, Vegetables & Field CropsMary Ann Bond & Mary Sue ZaputilOpen Class Hobbies, Crafts & School EntriesSally Bauer & Sue Golic Open Class Photography & ArtBette Howe & Suzanne LaryOpen Class Plants and FlowersCenterville Garden ClubOpen Class Quilts, Sewing, TextilesDarla Wells, Janet Acheson & Carolyn LoweAppanoose County Fair General SuperintendentsSuperintendent of Building & Grounds Don Hysell, Aaron ThamkeSuperintendent of Commercial Exhibits Julie Drew, Cody KorthausSuperintendent of Admission & Gates Martha Furlin, Shelby Bank, Julie DrewSuperintendent of Arena Aaron Thamke, Jason Long, Tracy Lawson, Zeb JoinerSuperintendent of Advertising Martha Furlin, Shelby Banks, Julie DrewSuperintendent of Electrical James McGillSuperintendent of Camping Shawn Tait4-H Clubs and LeadersAppanoose County Cooking Club Michele BurgeBlue Ribbon Bandits Laura Weber, Heaven BooyB.V. Sodbusters Marcy Thamke, Jack McGrannDandy Doers Paige CarrollExline Ramblers Shawn Tait, Kristi RitterFranklin Farmhands Andrea Heesch, Craig SeboltM & M Pioneers Myra & Mark McGillMoravia Farmhands Patricia Babbitt, Casey Kool, Denise EwingPleasant Workers Lydia WellsRustic Roots Monica Risher, Kim HayesStall Stompers Susan Martsching, Lora JonesWells Rustlers Jerilyn Inman, Jerald & Judi Lawson, John Clausen
Clover Kid Clubs and LeadersBlue Ribbon Buddies Laura Weber, Heaven BooyClover Buddies Tiffany Brown, Ashley LongExline Little Ramblers Kristi RitterLil’ Sprouts Monica Risher, Kim HayesMini M & M’s Myra McGillMini Workers Lydia WellsMoravia Barnyard Buddies Tami Swaby, Emily SelixStall Stompers Clover Kids Susan Martsching, Lora JonesWells Rustlers Jerilyn Inman, Janelle & John Clausen
FFA Chapters and AdvisorsCenterville FFA Elizabeth LogsdonMoravia FFA Arianna WeilbrennerMoulton-Udell FFA Alicin HindmanSeymour FFA Rachel Beary 2023 Appanoose County Fair Queen ContestRules & RegulationsIowa State Fair Queen Pageant Rules and Regulations will be observed so the county Queen will be eligible to compete at the state level.
Following are some basic rules and regulation pertaining to the local contest. Jara Cassady, Jerilyn Inman, and Judi Lawson of Moulton will be chairpersons of the event. Please contact any of the three for further details.1. Each contestant must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on August 10th, the first day of the 2023 Iowa State Fair.2. Contestants must never have been married, nor have children.3. A county fair queen may reside in the county she represents or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in the county she represents.4. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one worthwhile organization in her community such as a church group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc. Eligibility is not limited to 4-H membership.5. Each contestant must be present for a group photograph to be eligible for the contest.6. Each entrant in the State Fair Pageant must be selected from a competitive queen contest at her county fair. The winner of this is then eligible to compete at the Iowa State Fair.7. Prize money in the amount of $100 will be awarded to the queen; $75 to the first runner up; and $50 to the second runner up. Trophies will also be presented to the queen, first runner up, and second runner up.Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 3rd, 2023.
Contestants will be interviewed, and the queen selection will be made prior to the county fair. All contestants will appear at the fair, and the results will be announced. For further details, contact Jara Cassady at (641)777-1932 or email bjcassady@netins.net, Jerilyn Inman (641)895-5600 or Judi Lawson (641)777-0213. Applications may be picked up at the Appanoose County Extension Office or Iowa Trust and Savings Bank in Centerville. Please send completed applications to:Jara Cassady, 31428 540th St., Moulton, IA 52572. Thanks! Judi Lawson, Jara Cassady & Jerilyn Inman will present a trophy to the 2023 Appanoose County Fair Queen.Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri will present the 1st Runner Up Trophy.Courtney Chapman will present the 2nd Runner Up Trophy. 25th Annual Pie & Cake Baking ContestTuesday, July 18th, 2023Class 1: Single Crust PieClass 2: Double Crust PieClass 3: Meringue/Cream PieClass 4: CheesecakeClass 5: CakeClass 6: Youth (15 & Under) Pie/Cheesecake/Cake1. Contest is open to any age contestant.2. Contestant is limited to 2 pies or cakes per class (you may bring extra to auction if you would like).3. All pies & cakes must be delivered to the judging area (Exhibit Building) in a disposable, covered container. Cream/Meringue/Cheesecake entries must be in a cooler with ice. 4. Pies & Cakes must be delivered to the judging area by 4:30pm on July 18th, 2023.5. Judging will begin at 5:00 p.m.6. The entries will be auctioned immediately following the judging.7. Awards will be presented following the judging for 1st and 2nd place in each class, plus an award for the entry with “Most Eye Appeal”. There will also be awards for highest bidders.8. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Appanoose County Fair.Contest Sponsored by North Side Insurance109 W. Van Buren, Centerville, Iowa 641-856-3333 Annual Sale of LivestockThe Livestock Sale will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, July 22nd. All 4-H and FFA members desiring to sell livestock must draw for sale order before 10:00am on Friday, July 21s, 2023. Each exhibitor may sell 2 calves, 6 swine, 6 sheep and a total of 6 small animals, in no more than 2 lots of 3. Sale order will be Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, followed by Breed Champions & Reserve Champions, then Top Rate of Gain winners. Rest of the animals will be sold in order of number drawn. Two drawings will be held for each exhibitor to sell one unit before a second unit, if any, is sold. Services of the auctioneers, clerks, and the use of the sale barn are all donated. All 4-H & FFA members should express their appreciation to these individuals. The sole responsibility for disposition of animals following the sale rests with the buyer or owner. Sale checks will be made by the Appanoose County Livestock Inc. as soon as possible after the sale date. Publicity will be given when they are available.**4-H & FFA members must sell their own animal at the livestock sale.****All qualifying animals that will be participating in the South Central Iowa Showdown are not eligible to sell in the Livestock Auction. This is the same rule that applies to animals being taken to show at the Iowa State Fair, AkSarBen, etc.**4-H & FFA Trophy DonorsTrophies will be present each day following judgingA & E KENNELReserve JR RallyADVANCED ELECTRICAL—ANDY JOINEROverall INT Horse/Rider Champion Belt BuckleOverall JR Horse/Rider Champion Belt BuckleOverall SR Horse/Rider Champion Belt BuckleANIMAL HEALTH CENTER OF CENTERVILLEChampion Beginners Novice BChampion JR RallyChampion Produce of Dam HeiferAPPANOOSE COUNTY LIVESTOCK, INC.Reserve Grand Champion Appanoose County Fair Beef CarcassB.V. SODBUSTERS 4-H CLUBChampion Flemish Giant RabbitChampion JR TrailReserve Champion Bucket Bottle +1 HeiferReserve Satin RabbitBAR CROSS RANCHChampion Milking ShorthornGrand Champion Dairy AnimalIN MEMORY OF BARB KASTERChampion Performance Market LambReserve Champion Performance Market LambReserve Champion Produce of Dam Market LambBETH MORRISReserve Champion Crossbred SteerBILL MORRIS CATTLESupreme HeiferBILL & TRACY MORRISReserve Grand Champion Market BeefBILL BROWN FAMILYChampion Lamancha GoatChampion Milking HerdChampion Nigerian Dwarf GoatChampion Oberhasli GoatIN MEMORY OF BILL DEAHLBest of Show RabbitBOB & JANIECE SELFChampion Family Farm Born & Raised Market Lamb BOB MORRISReserve Grand Champion Production Cow/CalfBRYDON KASTER FAMILYChampion Gaited HorseReserve Champion Gaited HorseCENTERVILLE FFAChampion Intro Dog ClassChampion NubianChampion SR Pole BendingReserve Best Fancy RabbitReserve Californian RabbitReserve Crossbred RabbitReserve Champion White Face Market LambReserve Dutch RabbitReserve Lamancha GoatReserve Lionhead RabbitReserve New Zealand RabbitReserve Nigerian DwarfReserve NubianCENTERVILLE PRODUCEReserve Best of Show RabbitReserve Champion Family Farm Born & Raised SteerReserve Champion Intro Dog ClassReserve Supreme Breeding SheepCENTERVILLE RATHBUN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE5th Overall Market BeefCENTERVILLE WALMARTChampion Crossbred RabbitChampion Ind. 280-299lbs Market HogChampion INT Bucket/Bottle GoatChampion JR Bucket/Bottle GoatChampion Production PoultryReserve INT Western RidingReserve JR Western RidingReserve JR TrailReserve MuleReserve Western PleasureCHARITON VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.Science, Engineering and Technology AwardCHARITON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERChampion Ind. 220-239lbs Market HogCHRIS & KRIS SEBOLT3rd Place Overall Heifer AwardIN MEMORY OF CURTIS & DONNA SEBOLT5th Place Overall HeiferCODI HEESCHChampion INT Western PleasureReserve Gelding 4 yrs. and OlderReserve INT Western PleasureCOUNTRY VILLAGE ANIMAL CLINICRecycled Exhibit AwardCOUNTRY VILLAGE ANIMAL CLINIC—DR WM MCCLINTOCKChampion Beginners Novice AChampion JR Walk-TrotChampion Pony 52” & UnderReserve JR Walk-TrotReserve Pony 52” & UnderReserve SR RallyCOURTNEY CHAPMANHistorical Exhibit AwardIN MEMORY OF DAVID VINZANTOutstanding Individual Belt BuckleDEJONG AG SERVICESGrand Champion Pen of 3 Market LambsDEMRY AUCTION LLC.Champion Halter Cow/CalfChampion Pen of 3 240-259lbs Market HogsIN MEMORY OF TOM DEMRY by DEMRY AUCTION LLC.Grand Champion Market BeefGrand Champion Market LambDMC MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATIONChampion Dwarf RabbitChampion High % Maine-Anjou HeiferChampion Ind. 316 lbs. & Over Market HogChampion Novelty DoeReserve Beginners Novice AReserve INT Western HorsemanshipIN MEMORY OF DORTHA MCGILLChampion Shorthorn Plus HeiferChampion Shorthorn Plus SteerDOUG AND LYNN FIRKINSLeadership Exhibit Award IN MEMORY OF DOYLE & DONNA TERRY 2nd Annual Clover Achiever AwardDUANE’S SUPPLYChampion Pen of 3 280-299lbs Market HogsFARMERS BANK OF NORTHERN MISSOURIBest Fancy RabbitGrand Champion Ind. Market HogGrand Champion Pen of 3 Market HogsChampion Maintainer HeiferReserve Champion Class 2A Production Cow/CalfReserve Grand Champion Market GoatGARY MORRIS TAXIDERMYChampion Preferred Novice AGARY STICKLER JR. FAMILYReserve Champion Top Rate of Gain SteerHASTINGS MEAT PROCESSINGChampion Hereford SteerChampion Ind. 240-259lbs Market HogHAWK INSURANCEChampion Pen of 3 220-239lbs Market HogsChampion Shorthair CatReserve Beginners Novice BReserve Champion Produce of Dam HeiferReserve Mini Lop RabbitReserve SR Pole BendingHEESCH FARMSChampion Beef Live CarcassChampion Hog Live CarcassChampion Lamb Live CarcassChampion Maine-Angus HeiferReserve Beef Live CarcassReserve Champion Ind. 260-279lbs Market HogReserve Hog Live CarcassReserve INT Bucket/Bottle CalfReserve INT FlagsReserve JR Bucket/Bottle CalfReserve JR FlagsReserve Lamb Live CarcassReserve SR Bucket/Bottle CalfHELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLCReserve Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer PlaqueHENKLE FARMS—CINCINNATI, IAReserve Champion Pen of 3 260-279lbs Market HogsReserve SR Western RidingHENRY & BRENDA ORTMAN @ The Annuity ShopChampion DuckChampion Pony PleasureChampion SR Western PleasureReserve Grand Champion PoultryReserve INT BarrelsReserve JR BarrelsReserve JR Western HorsemanshipReserve Longhair CatReserve Oberhasli GoatReserve SR Western HorsemanshipHIGH POINT DAIRY / JAY & LINDA PHILLIPSReserve Grand Champion Dairy Animal PlaqueHOMETOWN REALTY / HEARTLAND TROPHY PROPERTIESChampion All Other Miniature BreedsChampion Class 1A Production Cow/CalfChampion JR HippologyChampion Longhair CatReserve Grand Champion Market LambReserve Bantam HenReserve Novelty DoeReserve Polish Hotot IN MEMORY OF HOWARD & ELSIE PONTIOUSClothing Selection & Fashion Revue PlaquesChampion Domestic Longhair CatChampion Lionhead RabbitChampion Rex RabbitChampion Satin RabbitReserve Best Commercial RabbitReserve Champion Ind. 220-239lbs Market HogReserve Champion Ind. 300-315lbs Market HogReserve Champion Pen of 3 220-239lbs Market HogsReserve Champion Pen of 3 240-259lbs Market HogsReserve Champion Pen of 3 300-315lbs Market HogsReserve Commercial Boer DoeReserve Dwarf RabbitReserve Flemish Giant RabbitReserve Fuzzy Lop RabbitReserve Jersey Wooly RabbitReserve Mini Rex RabbitReserve Other Fancy RabbitReserve Production PoultryReserve Rex RabbitHY-VEE FOOD & PHARMACYReserve Champion Ind. 240-259lbs Market HogReserve Champion Pen of 3 316 & Over Market HogsIOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANKChampion Brown SwissChampion SR TrailChampion 3 Year Old & Younger HorseReserve Champion Angus HeiferReserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market LambsReserve Shorthair CatJACK & SHELLY MCGRANNChampion Bantam HenChampion TurkeyGrand Champion PoultryReserve DuckJAY’S ANGUS FARMChampion Angus Cow/Calf AwardChampion Angus HeiferJERALD & JUDI LAWSONGrand Champion Dairy GoatReserve Grand Champion Dairy GoatIN MEMORY OF JIM ODENChampion Black Face Market LambChampion Speckled Face Market LambJODIE MCCOY—REAL MCCOY REALTY LLCChampion SR Western RidingJODY & SUSAN MCDANIELChampion HolsteinJOHN & LINDA SULSERChampion Breeding GiltReserve Champion Breeding GiltJOHNSON MOVING & STORAGEReserve Overall INT Horse/Rider Belt BuckleReserve Overall JR Horse/Rider Belt BuckleReserve Overall SR Horse/Rider Belt BuckleJOINER CONSTRUCTIONReserve Chianina HeiferReserve Market HeiferJONES TRUCKINGChampion Commercial HeiferJUSTIN & MEGAN JEDLICKAChampion BB +1 SteerChampion Produce of Dam SteerJUSTIN & TIFFANY BROWNChampion Ayrshire Reserve Champion AyrshireReserve Champion HolsteinKATIE MORRISGrand Champion Production Cow/Calf AwardKAYDEE’S KANDEESChampion Fuzzy Lop RabbitChampion GooseChampion INT TrailChampion JR Western PleasureKELLER ANGUS FARMSChampion Performance SteerChampion Angus SteerLAIN FARMS—KEITH & LORENA LAINChampion Ind. 300-315lbs Market HogChampion Pen of 3 260-279lbs Market HogsChampion Pen of 3 300-315lbs Market HogsLENIG CONSTRUCTIONChampion Family Farm Born and Raised SteerReserve Champion BB +1 SteerReserve Champion Performance SteerLOGSDON FAMILYChampion Commercial Boer DoeGrand Champion Breeding Doe AwardLONG FAMILY FARMSChampion Red Angus SteerReserve Champion Red Angus SteerReserve Grand Champion Ind. Market HogIN MEMORY OF M.L. BAETHKEChampion INT Bucket/Bottle CalfChampion JR Bucket/Bottle CalfChampion SR Bucket/Bottle Calf M & W WELDING, INCChampion INT Western RidingChampion Simmental SteerGrand Champion HorseReserve Champion 3 Year Old & Younger HorseReserve Pony PleasureIN MEMORY OF MARK GARRETSONChampion Market HeiferReserve Champion Angus SteerMADDISON LANGEChampion JR Pole BendingReserve JR Pole BendingMARGERY DAVISON & TONY SHRIVERReserve Grand Champion CatMARTSCHING SHOW CATTLEReserve All Other Breeds SteerIN MEMORY OF MATTHEW THOMAS EWING II & FAMILYChampion Mini Lop RabbitMCCLINTOCK EQUINE STATIONChampion INT Pole BendingChampion SR Walk TrotReserve SR TrailReserve SR Walk TrotMCGILL FARMS—MICKAL & EDITHChampion Shorthorn HeiferChampion Shorthorn SteerReserve Champion Shorthorn HeiferReserve Champion Shorthorn Plus HeiferReserve Champion Shorthorn Plus SteerReserve Champion Shorthorn SteerMCGILL’S REPAIRChampion INT FlagsChampion SR Barrels Reserve Champion Class 1A Production Cow/CalfReserve Champion Ind. 280-299lbs Market HogReserve Champion Hereford SteerReserve Holland Lop RabbitReserve SR Western PleasureMELANIE COWAN – REALTORBest Commercial RabbitChampion Full Blood Boer Doe MIKE & JOYCE THOMAS / MIDWEST COVERSChampion Commercial Ewe LambChampion SR FlagsGrand Champion CatReserve All Other Miniature BreedsReserve INT Pole BendingReserve INT RallyReserve JR Bucket/Bottle LambMOORE SERVICEChampion INT Bucket/Bottle LambChampion JR Bucket/Bottle LambChampion SR Bucket/Bottle LambMORAVIA FARMHANDS 4-H CLUBChampion Crossbred GoatReserve Alpine GoatReserve Bantam RoosterReserve Grand Champion HorseMORAVIA FFAChampion SR HippologyReserve Champion Chianina SteerMYRA’S STUDIOBest of Show Photography AwardChampion Californian RabbitChampion JR BarrelsChampion SR RallyReserve Champion Ind. 316lbs & Over Market HogReserve Champion Simmental SteerReserve INT Bucket/Bottle LambNATALIE CLOSE-STATE FARMChampion INT Walk TrotChampion JR FlagsChampion JR Western RidingReserve Grand Champion PonyReserve INT TrailReserve INT Walk TrotReserve SR FlagsIN MEMORY OF NEIL MORRIS3rd Place Overall Market BeefChampion Class 2A Production Cow/Calf AwardChampion SR Western Horsemanship ODEN FARMS CHAROLAISGrand Champion Appanoose County Fair Beef CarcassPAT DOLERefinished Furniture Exhibit AwardR.H. JOHNSON FARMSChampion Produce of Dam Market LambChampion White Face Market LambReserve Champion Speckled Face Market LambReserve Top Rate of Gain Market LambTop Rate of Gain Market LambROGER & LORI MORROW4th Place Overall Heifer4th Place Overall Market BeefIN MEMORY OF RONALD TURKAppanoose County Fair Herdsman AwardSEYMOUR TIREChampion Ind. 260-279lbs Market HogChampion Low % Simmental HeiferReserve Champion Family Farm Born and Raised Market LambReserve Maine-Anjou HeiferReserve Ponies – 52” and Under 57”STEVE & MELANIE HAWKINS & FAMILYReserve Supreme HeiferSUNDOWN SHOW LAMBSSupreme Breeding SheepSUSAN COLEConstructed Sewing/Needle Work AwardTHE ANDY MERRITT FAMILYChampion Bantam RoosterChampion Polish HototReserve Standard HenReserve Standard RoosterReserve TurkeyTHE BROKEN C—COWBOY MINISTRY LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH of the NAZARENEChampion INT BarrelsGrand Champion PonyReserve SR BarrelsTHE GARY STICKLER, SR FAMILYChampion Preferred Novice BReserve Champion Halter Cow/CalfTop Rate of Gain SteerTHE HAIR BARNChampion MuleReserve Champion Black Face Market LambTHE MARTIN FAMILY—Iowa Boer Goat.comGrand Champion Market Goat AwardTHE TOMMIE BRINEGAR FAMILYReserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market HogsTHOMAS FUNERAL HOMEChampion Chianina SteerChampion Dutch RabbitChampion Standard HenChampion Standard RoosterReserve Champion Pen of 3 280-299lbs Market HogsTOM & KATHY LANGEChampion Geldings—4 Years and OlderChampion INT Western HorsemanshipChampion JR Western HorsemanshipChampion Mares—4 Years and OlderChampion Pony 52” and Under 57”Reserve Mare—4 Years and OlderTRENT & JOAN MOBLEYChampion Charolais HeiferU.S. BANKChampion Holland Lop RabbitChampion INT HippologyReserve Champion Commercial HeiferReserve Commercial Ewe LambReserve Grand Champion Breeding DoeVALLEY VIEW EVENT CENTER & THE GREG INMAN FAMILYChampion Alpine GoatChampion INT RallyChampion New Zealand RabbitChampion Other Fancy RabbitChampion Percentage Boer DoeReserve Domestic Longhair CatReserve Milking HerdVERLE NORRIS LAW OFFICEChampion Jersey Wooly RabbitChampion Mini Rex RabbitChampion Pen of 3 316 & Over Market HogsChampion Single FryerWHITE OAK GRILLChampion Chianina HeiferWHITE SPRINGS CATTLE CO.Champion Crossbred Steer
Clover Kids, 4-H & FFA Cash DonorsAPPANOOSE COUNTY CATTLEMENIN MEMORY OF DAVID VINZANTIN MEMORY OF MAX & MAXINE EWING & FAMILYSUSAN COLE
Master Showman AwardsBEEF In Memory of Mark GarretsonCAT In Memory of Bob RosencrantsDAIRY Moravia FFADAIRY GOAT Jara & Bryan CassadyDOG In Memory of Bob RosencrantsHOG Moravia Farmhands 4-H ClubHORSE Zeb & Danielle JoinerMEAT GOAT In Memory of Ted DellPOULTRY In Memory of Ted DellRABBIT In Memory of Ted DellSHEEP In Memory of Ted Dell Showmanship AwardsJunior Beef Trophy Gary Stickler, Jr. FamilyIntermediate Beef Trophy Demry Auction LLC.Senior Beef Plaque Helena Chemical Co.Junior Cat Trophy B.V. Sodbusters 4-H ClubIntermediate Cat Trophy Margery Davison & Tony ShriverSenior Cat Trophy Thomas Funeral HomeJunior Dairy Trophy Jody & Susan McDanelIntermediate Dairy Trophy In Memory of Howard & Elsie PontiousSenior Dairy Plaque High Point Dairy / Jay & Linda PhillipsJunior Dairy Goat Trophy Jerald & Judi LawsonIntermediate Dairy Goat Trophy Jerald & Judi LawsonSenior Dairy Goat Trophy Jerald & Judi LawsonJunior Handling Thomas Funeral HomeIntermediate Handling US BankSenior Handling Melanie Cowan – RealtorJunior Hog Trophy Iowa Trust & Savings BankIntermediate Hog Trophy B.V. Sodbusters 4-H ClubSenior Hog Trophy Henkle Farms – Cincinnati, IAJunior Horse Trophy Codi HeeschIntermediate Horse Trophy Debbie ZaputilSenior Horse Award The Broken C / Cowboy MinistryJunior Meat Goat Trophy Melanie Cowan – RealtorIntermediate Meat Goat Trophy Centerville WalmartSenior Meat Goat Trophy The Andy Merritt FamilyJunior Poultry Trophy Farmers Bank of Northern MissouriIntermediate Poultry Trophy Thomas Funeral HomeSenior Poultry Trophy Hometown Realty / Heartland Trophy PropertiesJunior Rabbit Trophy Matthew Thomas Ewing II & FamilyIntermediate Rabbit Trophy Matthew Thomas Ewing II & FamilySenior Rabbit Trophy Farmers Bank of Northern MissouriJunior Sheep Trophy Centerville WalmartIntermediate Sheep Trophy Myra’s StudioSenior Sheep Trophy DMC Mutual Insurance Notes 4-H & FFA Agriculture Department
It is the intent that the 4-H’er take responsibility for caring for and grooming their own animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the 4-H member learn new skills. 4-H & FFAAgriculture Department General Rules1. COUNTIES EXHIBITED IN: An exhibitor may show in the county in which they reside or in the county in which his/her club or chapter is located. They may show in one or the other, but not both.2. ENROLLMENT: Exhibitors must be a 4-H or FFA member in Appanoose County and have completed the current year’s enrollment process by February 1st, 2023. All 4-H members must be re-enrolled into 4-H Online and all FFA members must complete and turn in a paper FFA Enrollment Form to the Appanoose County Extension Office by February 1st, 2023.3. LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION: All animals must be properly identified, and the exhibitor must have completed the livestock identification process for each animal by May 15th, 2023. All 4-H animals are to be identified in 4-H Online by the families and all FFA are to be listed on a paper Livestock Identification Report form and turned into the Extension Office by May 15th. The following projects must be identified in the following manner and the identification must listed in the 4-H Livestock Identification in 4-H Online or the FFA Identification report form.• Market Beef—4-H ear tags (market beef must be weighed and identified at county weigh-ins no later than January 31st. Must use county provided ear tags.)• Breeding Beef—Ear tags or tattoo• Cow/Calf—ear tags, tattoo, or brand (both cow and calf). Birth weight and date certified and identification made within 3 days of calf’s birth.• Bucket/Bottle Calf—Must be born between January 1st and May 15th of 2023; 4-H ear tag• Bucket/Bottle Plus 1—Must be born between January 1st and May 15th of 2022. Must be weighed in and identified at county weigh-ins no later than January 31st; 4-H ear tags• Swine—4-H or FFA ear tags• Dairy—ear tags (any kind) or tattoo• Goats—ear tags or tattoo• Sheep—4-H or FFA ear tags and Scrapie Tag• Rabbits—No ear tags, brands, or tattoos necessary• Poultry—Leg Bands, Pullorum tested• Horses—sketch or picture• Pets—sketch or picture• Cats—picture or description, current distemper and rabies vaccination on a heath certificate issued by a veterinarian• Dogs—picture or description, current distemper and rabies vaccination on a heath certificate issued by a veterinarianAll Livestock Identification will be examined by the FFA advisors and 4-H Committee on the first day of the fair. If identifications do not match, the animal will not be permitted to exhibit.ALL LIVESTOCK MUST BE BORN BY THE MAY 15TH ID DEADLINE TO SHOW AT THE COUNTY FAIR FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. (EXCEPTION: COW/CALF CALVES MUST BE BORN BY MAY 1ST).4. LOST EAR TAGS: If any ear tags are lost, the Extension Office should be notified and replacements made.5. CLUB ATTENDANCE RULE: 4-H members must attend 50% of all club meetings from September 1st to July 1st. All new members must attend 50% of all club meetings from the time they enroll until July 1st. FFA members must attend 50% of all FFA meetings.6. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK: All 4-H and FFA exhibitors must conform to the requirements for the Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry and Birds as set forth in this book.7. RIBBON PLACINGS: All entries will be placed on a merit basis into three classes, blue, red, and white ribbon groups. Each class may contain several blues, reds, and whites.8. WHEN THERE IS ONLY ONE ENTRY IN A CLASS: When there is only one entry in a class, a blue, red, or white ribbon will be awarded, depending on the decision of the judge. All decisions of the judges are final. Exception: All market beef steer classes, with the exception of Produce of Dam and Miniature classes, must have at least two animals for the class to be held. If there are less than two animals, the member will select another class in which the steer is eligible to compete.9. EXHIBITOR DRESSCODE: Exhibitors must wear official 4-H or FFA shirts and emblems, (the official Appanoose County 4-H shirt is the white t-shirt with 4-H emblem, which comes from the Extension Office), while in the show ring, long pants or skirts and closed-toe shoes or boots.10. PRE-ENTRY: All Appanoose County Pre-Fair Entries must be made in FairEntry.com by June 30th, this includes 4-H and FFA entries. No entries will be accepted after July 1st. Pre-Entries will open on June 15th and can be done any time until July 1st. June 28th, 29th, 30th will be designated as Pre-Entry/Stall Fee Days at the Extension Office, staff will be available to assist families during these days. Livestock registration papers must be presented to the Extension Office on the days of Pre-Entry for the County Fair (for goats, sheep and beef breeding stock).11. STALL FEES: A $5.00 per stall fee will be required to be paid at the time of Pre-Entry. Exhibitors of rabbits and poultry will pay a $5.00 per species fee. Exhibitors of horses will pay a $20.00 per stall fee. All stall fees must be collected by June 30th before 5:00 p.m. to the Extension Office and must be paid with cash or check. If the entry is not brought to the fair, the fee will be forfeited. No late refunds will be given. 12. ELIGIBILITY TO EXHIBIT (AGE): 4-H eligibility to exhibit at the county fair is determined by the grade the exhibitor was in for the 2022-2023 school year. Junior: 4th, 5th, 6th grades; Intermediate: 7th, 8th grades; Senior: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th gradesEligibility to Exhibit ends for a 4-H’er the year after they graduate. FFA Membership Eligibility ceases November 30th following the fourth National Convention after a student graduated from high school.*All species’ showmanship contest will take place at the conclusion of the specie’s show, with the exception of horses (it will take place at the beginning of the Horse Show on Friday). *13. ANIMALS CHANGING OWNERSHIP: Animals changing ownership after being started in a project are ineligible to be exhibited as a 4-H or FFA project this year.14. BEDDING IN STALLS: No bedding in stalls prior to Sunday, July 16th, 2023.15. LAMB/GOATS SLICK SHORN: ALL MARKET LAMBS AND GOATS MUST BE SLCIK SHORN AND SHOW READY UPON ARRIVAL AT THE FAIR.16. SHEEP/MEAT GOAT INSPECTIONS: ALL SHEEP AND MEAT GOATS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIR. INSPECTION TIMES WILL BE FROM 6:00—8:00 PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 16TH AND FROM 7:00—9:00 AM ON MONDAY, JULY 17TH.17. LAMB FEED STORAGE: All feed for lambs will be kept in closed containers on the fairgrounds.18. LIVESTOCK CHECK-IN TIMES: All 4-H and FFA Livestock must be brought to the fair on Sunday, July 16th (if arriving on Sunday, must be in barns by 8:00 p.m.) or Monday, July 17th from 6:00 a.m.-Noon. All animals that are required to be weighed in must be weighed between 7:00 a.m.-Noon on Monday, July 17th. All sheep and meat goats will be required to be inspected by the fair vet upon arrival between 6:00—8:00 p.m. Sunday or 7:00-9:00 a.m. Monday. All Livestock entries must be in place by NOON, Monday, July 17th.19. STALL CARDS: 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors must have stall cards with their name and exhibit class affixed to their stall.20. LIVESTOCK FANS: All livestock fans will be covered with mesh screen no larger than ¼”.21. GROOMING RULES: No artificial hair may be used on an animal’s legs. No “alterations” may be made to animals beyond clipping and general grooming. No drugs, artificial hair, pumping (no pumps on grounds or items used to perform such procedures), surgery, oil injections, etc. (Exceptions: surgical dehorning, implants such as Ralgro or Compudose, artificial tails) Violators will be disqualified. 22. WASH RACK USAGE: At county fair, all wash racks will be used only by those animals being shown and judged that day. After judging is finished and the racks are not in use, animals may use the racks on a first-come basis. Use common sense. Every courtesy should be exercised so there are no problems in this area. No feeding of livestock on wash rack.23. STALLING OF LIVESTOCK: All livestock will be stalled in proper barns at all times except when showing. Exhibitors of livestock must keep their stalls and pens clean, and no manure is to be piled outside barns.24. EXHIBITOR NUMBERS: Exhibitors must wear exhibitor number when showing.25. RELEASING OF LIVESTOCK: Livestock must remain in place until Saturday, July 22nd at 6:00 a.m. All livestock must be removed from the fairgrounds and stalls must be cleaned and approved by Superintendents by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22nd. Each exhibitor is responsible for cleaning their livestock area before release. Stall fees will be refunded on that date, once stalls are approved clean by Superintendents. No late refunds will be given.26. ANIMALS BEING SOLD: Animals to be sold must be registered with sale committee by 10:00am, Friday, July 21st. Each 4-H’er must sell their own animal at the livestock sale.27. ANIMALS TAKEN HOME EARLY: Animals cannot be taken home early from the Fair. They must remain in place until 6:00am, Saturday, July 22nd, unless released by a veterinarian. Animal Superintendents will keep a list of any animals that leave early. If an animal is removed from the premises without vet permission, the showman will a) return award; b) not be able to show the following year at the Appanoose County Fair; c) not be able to participate in the parade of champions; d) forfeit stall fees; e) not be able to sell any livestock at the auction.28. EXHIBITING YOUR OWN ANIMALS: All 4-H and FFA members must personally exhibit their animals at the Fair. Exception will be granted if a member is injured or seriously ill at the time of the show or shall have been called to active duty in the armed forces. If more than one animal is entered in a class, another qualified person may help. Only Iowa 4-H or FFA members may assist with showing.29. ANIMAL OWNERSHIP: All projects must be owned by and identified to the individual 4-H or FFA member or show logical family relationship (parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or sibling). When registration papers are involved, the papers must be in the member’s name or show a logical family relationship. Proof of ownership must be available upon request.30. MARKET BEEF DAILY RATE OF GAIN: All market beef must have 2.2 lb. rate of gain and market heifers have a 2.0 lb. rate of gain to be Champion or Reserve Champion.31. MARKET LAMB DAILY RATE OF GAIN: All lambs showing in the Performance class must have a .60 lb. rate of gain.32. MARKET ANIMALS WEIGH-IN RULES: Market animals may only be weighed in once at the county fair, and they cannot be wet down or have any type of blanket or covering on them for weigh-in.33. BUCKET BOTTLE PLUS 1: Last year’s bottle calves exhibited at the county fair this year may be shown as Market Beef, Breeding Beef, Dairy or Bucket Bottle Plus 1, and must follow the rules pertinent to each class.34. BEEF AND SHEEP FAMILY FARM BORN & RAISED CLASS RULE: For Market Beef, Breeding Beef, and Market Sheep Family Farm Born & Raised classes, the animal must be born and raised on the family farm.35. VIOLATION OF ANY RULES: Violation of any rule will result in the project becoming ineligible and sent home.36. EXHIBIT DAMAGE: All entries shall be under the control of Board of Directors during the fair; however, the Fair Board is not responsible for any damage or harm or theft of any exhibit, exhibitor, or exhibitor’s property.37. RULE FOR EXHIBITING BOTH FOR 4-H & FFA: For those in enrolled in both 4-H and FFA, livestock projects may be shown as either 4-H or FFA, BUT NOT BOTH. Neither can any project be shown at more than one county fair.38. LIVESTOCK TRAILERS RULE: ALL LIVESTOCK TRAILERS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS DURING THE DAY ARE TO BE PARKED IN A DESIGNATED PARKING AREA ONLY. NO LIVESTOCK TRAILERS ARE TO BE LEFT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS OVERNIGHT. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO BEING TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE.39. POULTRY PULLORUM TESTING: All poultry and fowl must be pullorum tested no earlier than 90 days of public exhibit and must be done by an authorized tester. Unless brought from a pullorum free flock. Must have proof of being tested or bill of sale from pullorum free flock.40. MARKET BEEF ALL OTHER BREED CLASS RULE: The All Other Breeds class for Market Beef will be open to steers only, that are eligible to be registered in that particular breed and could not show in that breed class due to the lack of a second steer in that breed class. There must be at least two steers in the All Other Breeds class in order for the class to take place.41. NEW CLASS ADDITION DEADLINE: ALL NEW CLASS ADDITIONS FOR THE 2024 APPANOOSE COUNTY FAIR MUST HAVE BEEN BROUGH TO THE 4-H ADULT COMMITTEE BY JANUARY 1ST, 2024. 42. 4-H PET SHOW RULES: Exhibitors will show a pet project in the Exhibit Building under “Self-Determined” and then show the animals on Monday, July 17th at Noon immediately following the Clover Kids Pet Show.43. DISRUPTIVE CATTLE: FOR SAFETY CONCERNS & LIABILITY REGULATIONS, DISRUPTIVE CATTLE WILL BE DISMISSED BY THE DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. DISMISSED LIVESTOCK WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW, THEREFORE UNABLE TO BE SOLD AT THE FAIR SALE.44. Cannot inset/drench or probe anything into the anus of any livestock.45. All male animals that come to weigh-in must be castrated.46. All bucket bottle animals (calf, goat, and sheep) must be castrated by May 15th. All bucket bottle animals may be subject to inspection upon arrival to county fair; any fresh evidence of castration may result in disqualification.47. All live carcass exhibitors are required to be present with their animal during the ultrasound.2023 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry & Birds at County FairsAny evidence of warts, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, draining abscesses, or any other contagious or infectious conditions will eliminate the animal from the show.No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at a County Fair, 4-H or FFA Exhibition, but animals must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter, by an accredited veterinarian. Each show must have an official veterinarian,Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited.Swine exhibitors at local or county fairs that do not require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, must sign an owner affidavit that animals being exhibited did not originate from a quarantined herd, and to the best of their knowledge, swine dysentery or pseudo rabies has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months.SHEEP AND GOATSAll sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flack of Origin identification tag or by an official registered tattoo. Any evidence of club lamb fungus, ringworm, draining abscesses, foot rot, sore mouth, or any other contagious disease will eliminate the animals from the show.DOG AND CATSAll dogs and cat exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate.The decision of the official show veterinarian will be final.John J Schiltz, State Veterinarian Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Bureau of Animal Industry Livestock & Pet JudgingDEPT. 1 — BEEFDivision 1 — Breeding BeefAge Classifications:• Four months and under 1 year—dropped 7-15-22 to 3-15-23• One year and under 18 months—dropped 1-15-22 to 7-14-22• 18 months and under 2 years—dropped 7-15-21 to 1-14-22• 2 years and over—dropped before 7-14-21A. Exhibitors may only identify 6 head.B. Exhibitors are limited to two entries per class.C. Heifers intended for market purposed are banned from this division.D. Animals must be registered. Registration papers must be presented at Pre-Fair Entry. Registrations papers must be in the member’s name or show a logical family relationship.E. For Family Farm Born & Raised Class, the animals must be born and raised on the Family Farm.Class A. Angus1. Heifer, 4 months and under 1 year2. Heifer, 1 year and under 18 months3. Heifer, 18 months and under 2 years4. Cow, 2 years and overClass B. Red Angus(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Lowline/Aberdeen Angus(Same lots as Class A)Class D. Brangus(Same lots as Class A)Class E. Charolais(Same lots as Class A)Class F. Charolais Composite(Same lots as Class A)Class G. Chianina(Same lots as Class A)Class H. Gelbvieh(Same lots as Class A)Class I. Hereford(Same lots as Class A)Class J. Miniature Hereford(Same lots as Class A)Class K. Limousin(Same lots as Class A)Class L. Longhorn(Same lots as Class A)Class M. Maintainer (3/8 to 5/8 Maine Anjou)(Same lots as Class A)Class N. High Percentage Maine Anjou (Must be at least 3/4 Maine Anjou)(Same lots as Class A)Class O. Saler(Same lots as Class A)Class P. Santa Gertrudis(Same lots as Class A)Class Q. Shorthorn (Must be 15/16 Shorthorn and follow the traditional Shorthorn colors of Red, Red/White, Roan, or White)(Same lots as Class A)Class R. Shorthorn Plus (Less than 15/16 Shorthorn or does not follow traditional Shorthorn colors.)(Same lots as Class A)Class S. Low Percentage Simmental (50% to 74%)(Same lots as Class A)Class T. Purebred Simmental (75% and above)(Same lots as Class A)Class U. Produce of Dam(Same lots as Class A)Class V. Family Farm Born & Raised (Grade, Crossbred, or Purebred)(Same lots as Class A)Class W. Commercial Beef Heifers (Grade, Crossbred, or Purebred)(Same lots as Class A)Division 2 — Market BeefA. Maximum of 3 market steers may be exhibited by a member. A total of 6 Market Beef animals may be carried as a project.B. Weight Classes will be determined after weigh-in by Superintendents. No more than 8 head will be shown in any one weigh class.C. Average daily gains will be computed and displayed by the exhibitor during judging. Only animals gaining 2.2 pounds and above, and market heifers gaining 2.0 pounds and above will be eligible:1. To compete for Champion or Reserve Champion2. To be eligible to be in the Champion sale order group3. To stand first or second in their class (unless only 2 in class). If only 2 animals in breed class and neither have a 2.2 rate of gain, trophies can still be given, but champion and reserve ribbons will not be given.D. All animals less than 850 pounds at weigh-in will automatically be entered into Class X. Feeder calves will receive no higher than a red ribbon and trophies will NOT be awarded in this class. Feeder calves will not be allowed to go through the Livestock Sale.E. All cattle shown in the market beef breed classes must entered as determined by the purebred beef associations.F. All market beef steer classes must have at least 2 animals for the class to be held. If there are less than 2 animals, the member will select another class in which the steer is eligible to compete. Exception: One animal will constitute as a class for Produce of Dam and Miniature Classes.G. Market Heifer WILL show for Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef.H. For Family Farm Born & Raised Class, the animal must be raised on the Family Farm.Class A. AngusClass B. Red AngusClass C. BrangusClass D. CharolaisClass E. ChianinaClass F. GelbviehClass G. HerefordClass H. LimousinClass I. LonghornClass J. Maine AnjouClass K. SalerClass L. Santa GertrudisClass M. Shorthorn (Must be 15/16 Shorthorn and follow the traditional Shorthorn colors of Red, Red/White, Roan, or White)Class N. Shorthorn Plus (Less than 15/16 Shorthorn or does not follow traditional Shorthorn colors.)Class O. SimmentalClass P. Performance (must know date of birth)Class Q. Produce of Dam (must have been shown last year as a cow/calf project by the same exhibitor)Class R. Produce of Dam (Any offspring from a heifer previously shown at the Appanoose County Fair. The same exhibitor must have shown both the heifer and produce of dam.)Class S. Family Farm Born & RaisedClass T. CrossbredClass U. All Other Breeds (Open only to steers that are eligible to show in breed classes)Class V. All Other Miniature Breeds (Miniatures will not be brought back in for Overall and is exempt from the 850 pound requirement as well as rate of gain rules.)Class W. Market HeiferClass X. Feeder Cattle Class Y. Beef Live Carcass1. Open to any market beef exhibitors.2. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per species.3. All entries must be shown in the species’ respective live show.4. Ultrasounds of the entries will be taken on Monday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. All Live Carcass exhibitors are required to be present with their animal during the ultrasound.5. Results will be announced during the species’ live show. The exhibitor and animal must be in the ring as the results are announced.6. Live carcass contest premiums will consist of donations from interested 4-H and FFA supporters.7. All carcasses will be evaluated by real-time ultrasoundi. Entries will be ranked according to the formula created in conjunction with Iowa State University’s, which is based on carcass value with a focus on carcass quality.ii. Ties will be broken using the following criteria in this order:1. IMF (Intramuscular Fat)2. REA (Ribeye Area) 3. ADG (Average Daily Gain)iii. The Champion and Reserve Beef Live Carcass will receive a trophy.Class Z. Beef Carcass Contest (Harvested)A. Steers only; must have been weighed and identified at the market beef weigh-ins; maximum of 1 entry per person.B. Livestock in this class do not need to be broke to lead.C. Carcasses will be ranked on net premium per hundred weight of carcass as evaluated against and industry accepted grid-placing formula that rewards high lean, well-muscled cattle. Premiums and discounts will be placed on each carcass based on individual measurements and current market prices. Larger premiums will be place on USDA Yield Grade 1 and 2 cattle.D. Carcass participants MUST sell their own carcass steer PRIOR to the final carcass weigh-ins in July.E. Contest will be held at Hasting’s Meat Processing in Bloomfield, IA.F. 12 head will be allowed in the contest and be harvested on consecutive days.G. Participants MUST BE present at the locker during the Carcass Contest Results with the judge. If participants are unable to make it for the official results, they must make arrangements with the locker to view the results and carcasses by the end of the day on Tuesday, July 18th. If participants do not meet this requirement their cash awards and trophies/ribbons will be forfeited. H. The Beef Carcass Contest sign up will be open October 1st—31st, during normal business hours, at the Appanoose County Extension Office. All participants will be entered into a lottery drawing for available locker spots at the November Extension Council Meeting.
Division 3 — Bucket Bottle +1A. A calf that was born between January 1st, 2022 and May 15th, 2022.B. Calves must be weighed in at the Market Beef Weigh-In. This will be one of the maximum of 6 per individual that may be weighed in.C. Calves must have been shown as a Bucket Bottle calf at the 2022 Appanoose County Fair.D. The calf may be shown in this class OR dairy, market beef, or breeding beef. Calf may show in only one of the above classes.E. If the calf is shown in the breeding beef, market beef, or dairy class, it must follow those rules.F. Classes may be further split depending on the number of entries.G. The calf will be shown at halter. H. An exhibitor may identify and show 1 animal.I. Exhibitor may sell up to two head of total beef through the livestock auction but will be considered one of the two calves that may sell through the auction.J. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given. No Overall Grand Champion will be selected.K. Bucket Bottle Plus 1 can be shown in Beef Showmanship.L. Bucket Bottle Plus is NOT eligible for Top Rate of Gain.
Class A. Bucket Bottle +1 SteerClass B. Bucket Bottle +1 HeiferDivision 4 — Bucket Bottle CalfA. Any newborn or orphan calf, male or female, dairy or beef, crossbred calves born between January 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023. Must be purchased and in possession of member within 2 weeks of birth, identified with a 4-H tag and entered in 4-H Online by May 15th.B. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed. (No nursing permitted.)C. An exhibitor may identify and show 1 animal. These are eligible to shown only in the Bucket Bottle Calf class in 2023.D. All bucket bottle calves must be castrated by May 15th. All bucket bottle animals may be subject to inspection upon arrival to county fair; any fresh evidence of castration may result in disqualification.E. Calves will be shown at halter. The class will be divided into Junior, Intermediate and Senior age exhibitors.F. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given as appropriate by age of exhibitor. No Overall Grand Champion will be selected.G. Judging will be based on the following and points:1. What has the member learned about care and raising of the calf?2. The fitting and showing of the calf (according to beef or dairy guidelines) with emphasis on what the member has learned.3. General health, condition, and management of the calf and 4-H’ers knowledge of this area.4. Confirmation or quality of the calf will not be considered since purchase should not be on this basis. 5. A completed record sheeta. Essay = 20 Pointsb. Interview = 50 Pointsc. Appearance and Care of Calf = 30 PointsH. Exhibitors will be interviews on Monday afternoon, July 17th. The calves will be shown and awards presented on Wednesday, July 19th, immediately following the Beef Show. The ribbon selection will be based on the interview and the information on the Bucket Bottle Calf record sheet completed by each exhibitor.I. Members may keep animals for breeding heifer, dairy, market or bucket bottle +1 in the following year. Exhibitor may sell through the livestock auction but will be considered one of the two calves that sell.J. Bucket Bottle essays are due at Pre-Entry.
Class A. Bucket Bottle Calf—Juniors (4th-6th)Class B. Bucket Bottle Calf—Intermediates (7th-8th)Class C. Bucket Bottle Calf—Seniors (9th-12th) Division 5 — Halter Cow/CalfA. Limit 1 cow/calf unit per exhibitor in the Halter Cow/Calf Division.B. Dam and Calf entered as a unit. Without regard to dam, age, or breed. Calf must have been born between January 1, 2023 and May 1, 2023. Any dam shown as a calf either at halter or as a calf in a cow/calf project at the Appanoose County Fair in previous years by the same exhibitor.C. Grade, crossbred, purebred, registered and non-registered eligible.D. Animals exhibited in this division are not eligible for exhibit in other junior livestock classes.E. Calf birth and weighted must be certified by personnel appointed by the Extension Office within three days of birth of calf. Also, both cow and calf must be identified and recorded in 4-H Online.F. At time of fair registration, the following information will be needed: age of dam; calf birth date; birth weight.G. Cow and calf must be broke to lead.H. Both Cow and Calf will be in the ring at the time of judging.I. Calves only will be weighed at the fair.J. In the event of a twin birth, only one calf may be used for competition.
Class A. Halter Cow/Calf (2-3 Years Old)Class B. Halter Cow/Calf (3-5 Years Old)Class C. Halter Cow/Calf (5 Years and Older) Division 6 — Production Cow/CalfA. Limit 1 cow/calf unit per exhibitor in the Production Cow/Calf Division.B. Dam and Calf entered as a unit.C. Grade, crossbred, purebred, registered and non-registered eligible.D. Animals exhibited in this division are not eligible for exhibit in other junior livestock classes.E. Calf birth and weighted must be certified by personnel appointed by the Extension Office within three days of birth of calf. Also, both cow and calf must be identified and recorded in 4-H Online.F. A place card (provided by the Fair Board) displaying age and weigh of dam; age of calf, calf 212 day adjusted weight; calf rate of gain; will be displayed at stall.G. At time of fair registration, the following information will be needed: age of dam; calf birth date; birth weight.H. A short quiz designed for each group will be given during cow/calf judging.I. Cow and calf need not be broke to lead.—No bonus points given.J. Both Cow and Calf will be in the ring at the time of judging.K. Cows and Calves will be weighed at fair.L. In the event of a twin birth, only one calf may be used for competition.
Class A1. Production Cow/CalfWithout regard to dam, age, or breed. Calf must have been born between January 1, 2023 and May 1, 2023.Class A2. Production Cow/Calf (dam previously shown)Any dam shown as a calf either, at halter or as a calf in a cow/calf project at the Appanoose County Fair in previous years by the same exhibitor. Calf must have been born between January 1, 2023 and May 1, 2023.DEPT. 2 — Dairy CattleChampion and Reserve Champion Female in each Division.Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Female.Exhibitors limed to two entries per class.Registered/Grade—shown by breed characteristics.Class A. Ayrshire1. Heifer Calves—Born 9-1-22 or after and at least 4 months.2. Yearling Heifers—Born between 9-1-21 and 8-31-223. 2 Year-Old Cows—Born between 9-1-20 and 8-3-214. Cows (3 Years and Over) - Born before 9-1-20Class B. Brown Swiss (Same lots as Class A)Class C. Guernsey (Same lots as Class A)Class D. Holstein (Same lots as Class A)Class E. Jersey (Same lots as Class A)Class F. Milking Shorthorn (Same lots as Class A) DEPT. 3 — SheepDivision 1 — Purebred SheepA. Exhibitor of purebred animals must show certificates of registration at Pre-Entry. Registration papers must be in the member’s name or show a logical family relationship.B. The basis for computing age will be January 1, 2023 unless otherwise stated.C. ALL BREEDING SHEEP MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. All sheep will be inspected between 6:00-8:00pm on Sunday, July 16th or 7:00-9:00am on Monday, July 17th.D. All breeding sheep must have the official USDA Scrapie Eradication tags.E. Clipping of sheep will be allowed on the fairgrounds.F. Exhibitor is limited to 6 head of breeding stock.G. Limit of 2 per lot.Class A. Columbia1. Ram—2 Years and Older2. Ram—1 Year and Under 23. Ram lamb born since January 14. Ewe—2 Years and Older5. Ewe—1 Year and Under 26. Ewe lamb born since January 1Class B. Corriedale(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Hampshire(Same lots as Class A)Class D. Suffolk(Same lots as Class A)Class E. Dorset(Same lots as Class A)Class F. Southdown(Same lots as Class A)Class G. Shown in Their Respective Breed(Same lots as Class A)Class H. Commercial Ewe1. Ewe– 1 Year and Over2. Ewe lamb born since January 1Class I. Commercial RamA. Ram– 1 Year and OverB. Ram lamb born since January 1
Division 2— Market LambsA. Classes open to purebred, grade or crossbred ewe or wether lambs.B. Lambs shown in market lamb class cannot be shown in breeding sheep class.C. Lambs shown in individual class may be shown in Pen of 3.D. ALL MARKET LAMBS MUST BE SLICK SHORN AND SHOW READY UPON ARRIVAL ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.E. ALL SHEEP MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIR. INSPECTION TIMES WILL BE FROM 6:00-8:00PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 16TH AND FROM 7:00-9:00AM ON MONDAY, JULY 17TH.F. Clipping of lambs will be allowed on the fairgrounds.G. Each exhibitor may show four lambs in individual classes and two pens of 3 for a total of no more than 6 lambs.H. Individual market lambs will be weighed prior to show and will be broken into even-numbered classes with no more than 10 pens in each weight class.I. All market lambs must have been weighed at the fairgrounds on May 6th, 2023. Exhibitors may weigh up to 8 lambs. All lambs weighed in must be wearing a rope halter during weigh-in, if you choose for your lambs to be haltered.J. Average daily gain will be computed and displayed by exhibitor during judging.K. All lambs to be exhibited in the performance class must have a .60 rate of gain to be eligible for this class.L. Market lambs may only be weighed in once at the county fair, and they cannot be wet down or have a blanket or any other type of covering on them for weigh-in.M. All lambs must have all four feet on the ground at all times. Lifting feet off the ground or placing on any support or altered ring surface is not acceptable.N. All ewe and ram lambs must have official USDA (Scrapie Eradication) tags. Wethers are not required to have USDA tags.O. For Family Farm Born & Raised Class, the animal must be born and raised on the Family Farm.Class A. Black Face Individual Market LambClass B. White Face Individual Market LambClass C. Speckled Face Individual Market LambClass D. Family Farm Born & Raised Individual Market LambClass E. Produce of Dam Individual Market LambClass F. Performance Individual Market Lamb—Must have a .60 Daily Rate of GainClass G. Pen of 3 Market Lambs Class H. Lamb Live Carcass1. Open to any market beef exhibitors.2. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per species.3. All entries must be shown in the species’ respective live show.4. Ultrasounds of the entries will be taken on Monday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. All Live Carcass exhibitors are required to be present with their animal during the ultrasound.5. Results will be announced during the species’ live show. The exhibitor and animal must be in the ring as the results are announced.6. Live carcass contest premiums will consist of donations from interested 4-H and FFA supporters.7. All carcasses will be evaluated by real-time ultrasound.A. Entries will be ranked according to the formula created in conjunction with Iowa State University, which is based on Yield Grade and the ratio of muscle versus fat with focus on carcass quality.B. All lambs entered in the carcass class must be slick shorn.C. Ties will be broken using the following criteria in this order:i. Loin Areaii. ADG (Average Daily Gain)D. The Champion and Reserve Lamb Live Carcass will receive a trophy.Division 3 — Bucket Bottle LambA. Any newborn or orphan lamb, male or female, born between January 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023. Must be purchased and in possession of member within 2 weeks of birth, identified with a 4-H tag and entered in 4-H Online by May 15th.B. Lamb must be bucket or bottle fed. (No nursing permitted).C. An exhibitor may identify and show 1 animal. These are eligible to be shown only in the Bucket Bottle Lamb class for 2023.D. All bucket bottle lambs must be castrated by May 15th. All bucket bottle animals may be subject to inspection upon arrival to county fair; any fresh evidence of castration may result in disqualification.E. Lambs may or may not be shown at halter. The class will be divided into junior, intermediate, and senior age exhibitors.F. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given as appropriate by age of exhibitor. No overall grand champion will be selected.G. Judging will be based on the following and points:1. What has the member learned about care and raising of the lamb?2. The fitting and showing of the lamb (according to sheep guidelines) with emphasis on what the member has learned.3. General health, condition, and management of the lamb and 4-H’ers knowledge of this area.4. Confirmation or quality of the lamb will not be considered since purchase should not be on this basis. 5. A completed record sheet:a. Essay = 20 Pointsb. Interview = 50 Pointsc. Appearance and Care of Lamb = 30 PointsH. Essays are due to the Appanoose County Extension Office by Friday, June 30th, 2023. Exhibitors will be interviewed in the barn on Monday, July 17th, 2023.The lambs will be shown in the show ring immediately following the sheep show. The ribbon selection will be based on the interview and the information on the bucket/bottle lamb record sheet completed by each exhibitor.I. Members may keep animals for breeding sheep or market sheep in the following year or sell at the Livestock Auction. Bucket Bottle Lambs sold will count towards the exhibitor’s limit of 6 sheep sold at the Livestock Auction.J. BUCKET BOTTLE LAMBS MUST BE SLICK SHORN AND SHOW READY UPON ARRIVIAL ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.K. ALL BUCKET BOTTLE LAMBS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIR. INSPECTION TIMES WILL BE FROM 6:00-8:00PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 16TH AND FROM 7:00-9:00AM ON MONDAY, JULY 17TH.
Class A. Bucket Bottle Lamb—Juniors (4th-6th)Class B. Bucket Bottle Lamb—Intermediates (7th-8th)Class C. Bucket Bottle Lamb—Seniors (9th-12th)
DEPT. 4 — SwineA. Entries open to purebred, crossbred, or grade pigs, either barrows or gilts farrowed after December 1, 2022.B. An exhibitor may show two pens of 3 and 4 individuals, regardless of weight, for a total of 6 hogs. No additional pigs may be brought to the fairgrounds.C. Pigs from pens may be exhibited in individual classes, but no pig may be exhibited in more than two classes.D. There is a limit of 12 pigs to be shown in the ring at one time.E. Any pig weighing less than 220 lbs. will automatically be put into the Feeder Pig Division. Feeder pigs will receive no higher than a red ribbon and trophies will NOT be awarded in this class. Feeder pigs will not be allowed to go through the Livestock Auction.F. An exhibitor may show one breeding gilt at the Appanoose County Fair. Breeding Gilts will not be allowed to be sold at the Livestock Auction. Division 1 — Market HogsClass A. Individual Market Hogs1. Barrow or Gilt (220-239 pounds)2. Barrow or Gilt (240-259 pounds)3. Barrow or Gilt (260-279 pounds)4. Barrow or Gilt (280-299 pounds)5. Barrow or Gilt (300-215 pounds)6. Barrow or Gilt (316 pounds & over)Class B. Pen of 3 Market Hogs(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Swine Live Carcass Contest1. Open to any market beef exhibitors.2. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per species.3. All entries must be shown in the species’ respective live show.4. Ultrasounds of the entries will be taken on Monday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. All Live Carcass exhibitors are required to be present with their animal during the ultrasound.5. Results will be announced during the species’ live show. The exhibitor and animal must be in the ring as the results are announced.6. Live carcass contest premiums will consist of donations from interested 4-H and FFA supporters.7. All carcasses will be evaluated by real-time ultrasound.a. Entries will be ranked according to the formula created in conjunction with Iowa State University, which use value per pound with focus on carcass quality.b. Ties will be broken using the following criteria in this order.i. Loin AreaDivision 2 — Feeder PigsClass A. Individual Feeder Piga. Barrow or Gilt (under 220 pounds)Division 3 — Breeding GiltsClass A. Individual Breeding GiltDEPT. 5 — HorseA. Exhibitors are allowed to exhibit more than one animal in a halter class. If an exhibitor has more than one entry in a halter class, the substitute exhibitor must be a current Appanoose County Fair horse exhibitor. Exhibitors are limited to not more than one entry per riding class in the horse department.B. Exhibitors are limited to 4 animals per member for exhibiting at the County Fair, one of which must be stalled at the fairgrounds. A foal and mare will be considered one animal. Exhibitors may exhibit 2 horses as space allows.C. No Stallions Allowed.D. Ponies are limited to less than 57 inches. Horses are 57 inches and over. Ponies that are shod shall have 1/2 inch deducted.E. Pleasure classes will be shown under saddle and judged on way of going and performance at walk, trot, and lope/center. Open to any age animals.F. Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Showmanship will be judged at halter.G. Appropriate 4-H exhibitor’s clothing is mandatory to include long-sleeved white shirt or blouse with 4-H armband (not provided).H. All 4-Her’s and FFA (no matter what age) are required to wear approved ASTM/SEI horse helmets at all times during all 4-H related events at the Appanoose County Fairgrounds. You will need to provide your own helmet. Helmets will not be provided. HELMETS MUST BE WORN NOT ONLY WHILE RIDING, BUT EVEN WHEN JUST SITTING ON YOUR HORSE/MULE! NO EXCEPTIONS.I. Entries open to purebred or grade foals, mares, geldings and mules.J. All contestants must pre-enter classes in which they are competing and identify the horse/mule that will be used for each class. Show numbers will be assigned and worn during contest.K. The same animal cannot be exhibited in both Walk-Trot, Pleasure or Gaited.L. Ranch riding is judged on a pre-set pattern and is not judged on rail work. The horse/mule will be judged at the walk, trot, and lope.M. Ownership required. No leasing.N. No ponies allowed in horse halter classes.O. No horses/mules allowed South of the Horse Barn past the Fair Office/Exhibit Building and no horses/mules are allowed West of the Horse Arena past the Campgrounds.P. No riding of horse/mules inside the Horse Barn.Q. No horses/mules left unattended tied at the wash rack.R. Horse Showmanship Classes will be held at the beginning of the Jr. Horse Show held on Friday morning. This competition will begin with Seniors followed by intermediates, then Juniors.S. STATE FAIR EQUINE SHOW BOOK RULES WILL BE USED FOR THE HORSE SHOW.a. All Appanoose County Equine Classes will follow the same rules and regulations as stated in the “Rules and Regulations for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa”.T. The Jr. Horse Show will take over the duration of 2-days. Timed events such as barrels, flags, pole bending trail and hippology will take place on Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. All horse showmanship, halter, and performance classes will take place at the conclusion of each show.U. The Hippology Class is open to all 4-H and FFA members not only horse exhibitors. Hippology will take place on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Horse Barn.Saturday, July 15th, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Knowledge Class:A. Hippology1. Junior Exhibitors2. Intermediate Exhibitors3. Senior ExhibitorsJr. Horse Show Day 1 — Timed Events (Thursday, July 20th at 4:00 p.m.)Games:B. Barrels(Same lots as Class A)C. Flags(Same lots as Class A)D. Pole Bending(Same lots as Class A)Performance Classes:E. Open Trail(Same lots as Class A)F. Mule Jumping (In Hand) – All Ages TogetherJr. Horse Show Day 2 (Friday, July 21st at 8:00 a.m.)G. Showmanship1. Junior Exhibitors2. Intermediate Exhibitors3. Senior ExhibitorsHalter Classes:H. Ponies — 52” and UnderI. Ponies — 52” and Under 57”(Class G & H Champions and Reserves will come back for Grand Champion Pony)J. 3 Year and Under HorseK. Mares — 4 Years and OverL. Geldings — 4 Years and Over(Class I, J & K Champions and Reserves will come back for Grand Champion Horse)M. MulesPerformance Classes:N. Walk-Trot(Same lots as Class G)O. Gaited Class — All Ages TogetherP. Pony Pleasure (Ponies Only — All Ages Together)Q. Western Pleasure (Horse/Mules Only — No Ponies Allowed)(Same lots as Class G)R. Western Horsemanship(Same lots as Class G)S. Ranch Riding(Same lots as Class G)T. Hunter Under Saddle – All Ages TogetherDEPT. 6 — Dairy GoatsA. Open to purebred, crossbred, and grade does.—All crossbred and grade must show in the crossbred class.B. Any doe showing over-distention of udder due to lack of milking is subject to disqualification.C. All goats must be collared or haltered.D. All dairy goats must have the official identified USDA scrapie tags except for goats which have purebred registered identifiable tattoos.E. Exhibitor may enter two animals per class.F. Exhibitor is limited to a total of 6 head of goats (including dairy & meat).G. Goat may be shown as mother in class, daughter in a class, and in a mother/daughter class.H. Goats shown by breed must have registration papers on entry days.I. DAIRY GOATS SHALL NOT BE SHOWN WITH HORNS.
Class A. Nubian1. Does at least 2 months and under 6 months2. Does 6 months and over, but never milked3. Does dry that have milked4. Milking does5. Milking herd (one animal from 3 of the above 4 classes) Milking doe should include any freshened doe in milk regardless of milking versus nursing.6. Mother and Daughter, any ageClass B. Toggenburg(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Alpine(Same lots as Class A)Class D. La Mancha(Same lots as Class A)Class E. Saanen(Same lots as Class A)Class F. Oberhasli(Same lots as Class A)Class G. Crossbred(Same lots as Class A)Class H. Nigerian Dwarf(Same lots as Class A)
DEPT. 7 — GoatsA. Breeding class Boer Does open to full blood, percentage, and commercial class.B. Boer Doe Goats shown by full blood or percentage must have registration or certification papers.C. All meat goats must have the official identifiable USDA scrapie tags except for goats which have purebred registered identifiable tattoos.D. All goats must be collared, chained, or haltered.E. Exhibitor may enter two animals per class.F. County Fair market wethers will be weighed on Monday, July 17th. State Fair Meat Goats will be required to be weighed on Saturday, May 6th. Exhibitor is limited to a total of 6 head of goats (including dairy & meat).G. ALL MEAT GOATS MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE OFFICIAL FAIR VETERINARIAN/SUPERINTENDENT PRIOR TO UNLOADING AT THE FAIR. INSPECTION TIME WILL BE FROM 6:00-8:00PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 16TH AND FROM 7:00-9:00AM ON MONDAY, JULY 17TH. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE DONE NORTH OF THE EXHIBIT BUILDING.H. May be sold at the Livestock Sale.
Division 1 — Breeding Meat GoatsClass A. Full Blood Boer Doe (88% to 100%)1. 4—8 months2. 8—12 months3. 12—24 months4. 24 months & over5. Best Pair of Doe Kidsa. 4—8 monthsb. 8—12 monthsc. 12—24 monthsd. 24 months & overClass B. Percentage Boer Doe (50% to 88%)(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Commercial Boer Doe(Same lots as Class A)Class D. Other Meat DoeSuch as: Kiko, Savannah, Myotonic or a Dairy Crossbreed(Same lots as Class A)Division 2 — Market Meat GoatsClass A. Market Wether (castrated male) or Doe (Any Breed)1. Light Weight2. Middle Weight3. Heavy WeightDivision 3 — Novelty GoatsClass A. Novelty Doe Such as: Pigmy, Angora, or any miniature breed1. 4—8 months2. 8—12 months3. 12—24 months4. 24 months & over5. Best Pair of Doe Kidsa. 4—8 monthsb. 8—12 monthsc. 12—24 monthsd. 24 months & overDivision 4 — Bucket Bottle GoatA. Any newborn or orphan goat, male or female, born between January 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023. Must be purchased and in possession of member within 2 weeks of birth, identified with a 4-H tag and entered in 4-H Online by May 15th.B. Goat must be bucket or bottle fed. (No nursing permitted).C. An exhibitor may identify and show 1 animal. These are eligible to be shown only in the Bucket Bottle Goat class in 2023.D. All bucket bottle goats must be castrated by May 15th. All bucket bottle animals may be subject to inspection upon arrival to county fair; any fresh evidence of castration may result in disqualification.E. Goats may or may not be shown at halter. The class will be divided into junior, intermediate, and senior age exhibitors.F. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be given as appropriate by age of exhibitor. No overall grand champion will be selected.G. Judging will be based on the following and points:1. What has the member learned about care and raising of the goat?2. The fitting and showing of the goat (according to goat guidelines) with emphasis on what the member has learned.3. General health, condition and management of the goat and 4-H’ers knowledge of this area.4. Confirmation or quality of the goat will not be considered since purchase should not be on this basis.5. A completed record sheet:a. Essay = 20 Pointsb. Interview = 50 Pointsc. Appearance and Care of Lamb = 30 PointsH. Essays are due to the Appanoose County Extension Office by Friday, June 30th, 2023. Exhibitors will be interviewed in the barn on Monday, July 17th, 2023.The goats will be shown in the show ring immediately following the meat goat show. The ribbon selection will be based on the interview and the information on the bucket/bottle goat record sheet completed by each exhibitor.I. Members may keep animals for the following year or sell at the Livestock Auction. Bucket Bottle Goats sold will count towards the exhibitor’s limit of 6 small animals sold at the Livestock Auction.
Class A. Bucket Bottle Goat—Juniors (4th-6th)Class B. Bucket Bottle Goat—Intermediates (7th-8th)Class C. Bucket Bottle Goat—Seniors (9th-12th)DEPT. 8 — RabbitsA. Exhibitors may have only one entry per breed age class.B. Exhibitors may exhibit a maximum of 12 rabbits.C. Best Fancy, Best Commercial and Best Rabbit in Show will be chosen at the end of judging.D. If only one entry in class, must show in class M.E. Neutered or Spayed rabbits may be exhibited in their breed and age class.Division 1 — Meat RabbitsClass A. Meat Pen of 31. Meat pen will consist of three rabbits of the same breed and variety.2. Weight is 16 1/2 pounds per pen.3. Age is 69 days or less.4. Only one meat pen per exhibitor.Class B. Single Fryer1. Age is 69 days or less.2. Only one entry per exhibitor.3. Weight is 3 1/2—5 1/2 pounds.Class C. Single Roaster1. Age is less than 6 months.2. Weight is 5—8 pounds.3. One entry per exhibitor.Division 2 — Fancy RabbitsAge Classifications:1. Senior Buck — 6 months & over2. Senior Doe — 6 months & over3. Junior Buck — Under 6 months4. Junior Doe — Under 6 monthsClass A. Mini RexClass B. DutchClass C. Silver MartenClass D. RexClass E. Mini LopClass F. AngoraClass G. Holland LopClass H. Fuzzy LopClass I. LionheadClass J. Polish Class K. HototClass L. Jersey WoolyClass M. DwarfClass N. Other Fancy (Example: Himalayan, Harlequin, Polish, Silver, Rhinelander)Class O. CrossbredDivision 3 — Commercial RabbitsAge Classifications:1. Senior Buck — 8 months & over2. Senior Doe — 8 months & over3. Intermediate Buck — 6-8 months4. Intermediate Doe — 6-8 months5. Junior Buck — Under 6 months6. Junior Doe — Under 6 monthsClass A. CalifornianClass B. SatinClass C. Flemish GiantClass D. New ZealandClass E. Checkered GiantClass F. All Other Commercial (Ex: Palomino, Silver Fox, Cinnamon)DEPT. 9 — Poultry & FowlAll poultry must be pullorum tested no earlier than 90 days of public exhibit and must be done by an authorized tester, unless purchased at pullorum-free flock. Must have proof of being tested or bill of sale from pullorum-free flock. Appanoose County pullorum testing will take place @ 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 16th at the Appanoose County Fairgrounds.A. Exhibitors may show a maximum of 12 head.Class A. Standard1. Cock — Over 1 Year2. Cockerel — Under 1 Year3. Hen — Over 1 Year4. Pullet — Under 1 YearClass B. Bantam(Same lots as Class A)Class C. Duck1. Breeding Drake2. Breeding HenClass D. Geese1. Breeding Gander2. Breeding GooseClass E. Turkey1. Breeding Tom2. Breeding HenClass F. Other Poultry1. Cock or Cockerel2. Hen or PulletClass G. Production PoultryA. Laying Pen of 3B. Fryer Pen of 3 (3 — 5 Pounds)DEPT. 10 — DogsA. Classes will be judged on how dog is presented and groomed, and dog’s training.B. Dog may not be shown by more than one member.C. If a dog/exhibitor achieves a qualifying score in a class at the previous year’s fair, he/she must move up to the next class. Dogs/exhibitors may not move up a level class until a qualifying score is made (excluding intro). Classes are listed below in order of level.D. Qualifying score is 170 points or above.E. A complete list of activities in each class as well as how points are dispersed can be obtained at any time from the Appanoose County Extension Office.Division 1 — Obedience ClassesClass A1. Intro ClassThis class is for first year exhibitor with first year dog only.Class B1. Beginners Novice ABeginners Novice A class is only for dogs and handler teams in their 2nd year of training. Exhibitor/Dog Team may only enter this class 1 year. Dogs must not have earned any obedience title through AKC, UKC, etc.Class B2. Beginners Novice BBeginners Novice B class is for dog/handler teams, where either the dog has had previous training, but this is the first year for the exhibitor, or for an exhibitor with experience, but this is the first year for the dog. This class is also open to exhibitor/dog teams in their 3rd year of training that did not receive a qualifying score in Beginners Novice A last year.Class C1. Preferred Novice AA handler/dog team may enter this class 1 year.Class C2. Preferred Novice BA handler/dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. *Any dog that has entered a “PCD” level title or higher, before January 1, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes.Class D1. Novice AA handler/dog team may enter this class 1 year.Class D2. Novice BA handler/dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. *Any dog that has earned any “CD” level title before January, of the current year, is not eligible to enter these classes. Class E1. Graduate Novice AA handler/dog team may enter this class 1 year.Class E2. Graduate Novice BA handler/dog team may enter this class until they receive a qualifying score. *Dogs must not have received any “CDX” level titles.Division 2 — Rally ClassesClass F1. Junior Rally Class (4th-6th graders)Class F2. Intermediate Rally Class (7th-8th graders)Class F3. Senior Rally Class (9th-12th graders)Rally classes are open to all exhibitors. Dog and handler navigate a times course or 10-12 signs. All exercised are performed on leash.Division 3 — Handling Classes (Dog Showmanship)Class G1. Junior Handling Class (4th-6th graders)Class G2. Intermediate Handling Class (7th-8th graders)Class G3. Senior Handling Class (9th-12th graders)Handling classes are open to all exhibitors who participated in at least one Obedience Class (including Rally Classes). Handling classes will be judged on exhibitors’ appearance and attitude, dog grooming and conditions, handling and questions.DEPT. 11 — CatsA. One entry per member per class.B. Cat may be shown by no more than 1 member.C. Entries may be purebred or mixed breed.D. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their entry in a cage or carrier and for providing necessary covering, liter, liter pan, and water container.E. Cats or kittens should have current distemper and rabies vaccination; other information from veterinarian should be placed on health certificate.F. There will be Cat Showmanship for all 3 age divisions (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior). The winner from each age division will come back and compete for the overall Master Cat Showman.Class A. Domestic Longhair1. Male Kitten — 4—8 months2. Female Kitten — 4—8 months3. Male Intermediate — 9—12 months4. Female Intermediate — 9—12 months5. Male Adult — 12 months and over6. Female Adult — 12 months and overClass B. Shorthair(Same lots as Class A)Class C. All Others(Same lots as Class A) DEPT. 12 — PetsA. Limit of 1 entry per exhibitor.B. Pet may be shown by no more than 1 member.C. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their entry on a leach, in a box, cage, carrier or bowl & providing necessary coverings, water, food, etc.D. Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be given in each class along with premium ribbons (Blue, Red, and White Ribbons)E. Members need to have animals in the show on the fairgrounds only for the time of the show. No pets are to be stalled or kept at the fairgrounds.F. Pet exhibits will be exhibited under the “Self-Determined” category in the Exhibit Building following that categories guideline and judged on Saturday, July 15th. Pet will then be shown on Monday, July 17th immediately following the Clover Kids Pet Show at Noon in the show arena.G. Entries may be purebred or mixed breed. Class A. BirdsClass B. FishClass C. Gerbils Class D. Guinea PigsClass E. HamstersClass F. Other (Ferret, Lizard, Turtle, Zebra, etc.) Clover Kids Pet Show3rd Graders Only (Limited to 2 animals.)ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program supports safe, educational, and developmentally-sound small animal activities for children in kindergarten through third grade. However, for safety and liability reasons, as well as developmental appropriateness, the restrictions outlined in this document are necessary. Iowa 4-H Requirements Regarding Clover Kids (K-3) Members Working with AnimalsA. Open to all Clover Kids in third grade in Appanoose.B. Members need to have animas in the show ring only for the time of the show. No animals are to be stalled or kept at the fairgrounds.C. All pets must come on a leash, in a box or cage, or a bowl.D. All exhibitors are responsible for their own pet.E. Cats and Dogs must have a current Rabies and Distemper Vaccination certificate. Dogs also need a parvovirus vaccination. (Vaccination Papers Required)F. Participants will be receiving Participation Ribbons only (No Trophies).G. Any female animal in season cannot be exhibited.H. Clover Kids will not be eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. A Clover Kid may enter in the following classes: Class A. CatsClass B. DogsClass C. FishClass D. BirdsClass E. TurtlesClass F. HamstersClass G. Guinea PigsClass H. GerbilsClass I. RabbitClass J. PoultryClass K. Bucket/Bottle Animal (Calf, Lamb, Goat)Class L. Miniature HerefordClass M. Other (Ferret, Lizard, etc.) Notes 4-H & FFA Exhibit Building
All adults, parents, leaders, and judges play important roles in ensuring that conference judging is a significant growth experience for youth. Parents and helpers will only be allowed in the conference judging area (judge’s tables) to move exhibits. 4-H Exhibit Building General RulesThe following rules relate to all projects in the 4-H Exhibit Building.Appanoose County Fair General Rules:1. Entries will be made Saturday, July 15th on the entry forms provided to you. You will take your entry form to each judge who judges your projects. After your projects are judged, this form must be turned in at the Exhibit Building.2. Judging of entries should follow the club schedule as closely as possible. All of the exhibits will be conference judged. Exceptions: Communications Event will be judged on Tuesday, July 11th. Clothing Event will be judged on Thursday, July 13th.3. Exhibits will be released only from 9:00-10:00 P.M., Friday, July 21st and from 8:00-9:00 A.M., Saturday, July 22nd. If these times will not work, exhibitor must make arrangements with their club leader to pick them up.4. Grade Classifications• Junior: 4th, 5th,6th Grades• Intermediate: 7th, 8th Grades• Senior: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th GradesAll grades are to be the grade you were in for the 2022-2023 school year.5. A written explanation (goal sheet) must be completed by the exhibitor for each project. This must be enclosed in a plastic sleeve and attached to the exhibit. The exhibitor must respond to the following questions about the exhibit:a. What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)b. What steps did you take to learn or do this? Explain what you did so it is easily understood. The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit.c. What were the most important things you learned?***Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for food and nutrition, photography, and visual art classes.6. All exhibits must be a result of this year’s work. Exhibits might be, but are not limited to, an actual product, poster, display box, report, notebook, model, video tape, audio cassette, etc.7. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL A PROJECT PREVIOUSLY SHOWN UNDER FFA BE SHOWN AS A 4-H PROJECT, OR VICE VERSA. Such projects will not be judged. This is pursuant to a state level agreement between FFA and 4-H.8. Deserving exhibits will be rated as blue, red, or white; the decision of the judges is final.9. Exhibits may be prepared by an individual 4-H’er or team of 4-H’ers.10. 4-H’ers who have completed 4th through 12th grade (or that equivalent) of the completed school year (2023) and are in good standing at the county level.11. The Fair Board will not be responsible for loss or damage of exhibits, but every care will be taken to assure their safety.Special Appanoose County Awards for 2023“The Clover Achiever” $100 Cash Award— donated In Memory of Doyle & Donna Terry• To be eligible for this award the exhibitor must enter 3 or more exhibits in at least 3 different classes into the Exhibit Building that have a placing of a blue ribbon or higher; this will earn you one entry into the drawing for this award. For every additional 3 exhibits, you will earn an extra entry.• Communication Exhibits can be considered as one of the 3 or more exhibits if it is performed at the Appanoose County Fair during the Clothing & Communications Event Showcase.• Clothing Event Projects must be exhibited during the fair to be considered as an exhibit to meet the entry requirements.• All participants that earned an entry towards this award will be put into a drawing to select the winner. The Clover Achiever winner will be announced at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st at the beginning of the Parade of Champions. Additionally, all Exhibit Building Specialty Award winners will be recognized at the beginning of the Livestock Auction on Saturday, July 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Award recipients must be present during both announcements on Friday and Saturday to receive the award; recipients will be notified prior to the announcements to assure that they will be in attendance.• All individuals eligible for this drawing will be mentioned in the local newspaper as “Clover Achievers” along with recognizing the award winner.Specialty Exhibit Awards:1. Specialty Exhibit Awards consist of a $50 cash award and a plaque to be presented to an individual selected by the Static Judges that they feel excels in the award category. These awards have been established to encourage more participation in these categories (listed below).2. The Exhibit Building Specialty Award winners will be announced at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st at the beginning of the Parade of Champions. Additionally, all Exhibit Building Specialty Award winners will be recognized at the beginning of the Livestock Auction on Saturday, July 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Award recipients must be present during both announcements on Friday and Saturday to receive the award; recipients will be notified prior to the announcements to assure that they will be in attendance.Best of Show Photography Award- donated by Myra’s Studio• All photographs that receive a Considered for State or Outstanding Jr. placing will be eligible for the selection of the Best of Show Photography Award. This will be selected by the judges at the conclusion of the Static Exhibit Judging.• The recipient of this award will then have the opportunity to display their photography at the Appanoose County Extension Office for the following year, at their own discretion.Constructed Sewing/Needle Work Award - donated by Susan ColeHistorical Exhibit Award - donated by Courtney ChapmanLeadership Exhibit Award - donated by Doug & Lynn FirkinsRecycled Exhibit Award- donated by Country Village Animal ClinicRefinished Furniture Exhibit Award - donated by Pat DoleScience, Engineering & Technology Exhibit Award - donated by Chariton Valley ElectricIowa State Fair General Rules:This department is open to youth who are participating in 4-H Youth Development Programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair 4-H General Exhibit Rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and all 4-H department exhibit class rules and regulations.General Exhibit Rules1. 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2023 are eligible to exhibit at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Group exhibits from an entire club may include 4th grade members.2. Eligible exhibits are an outgrowth of work done as a planned part of the 4-H member’s participation in 4-H projects or programs during the current 4-H year. Exhibits can be done by an individual or group and may represent all or part of the learning in the project or program.3. Exhibitors in 4-H classes are not eligible to exhibit in a similar department of the FFA divisions or vice versa. See also “4-H Department General Rules & Regulations”.4. Exhibits previously entered in an FFA Ag Science Fair or any other FFA event or competition may not be entered in any 4-H exhibit class.5. Exhibits that do not comply with the class description, size guidelines, copyright restrictions, safety and approved methods will be disqualified and not put on public display.6. If the exhibitor chooses a display to illustrate what was learned:• Posters may not exceed 24” x 36” in size. (See Classes 10490 and 10530 for smaller requirements.)• Chart boards, graph boards, project presentation boards, model displays, etc., may not exceed 48” x 48” in size. Maximum size is determined by measuring the flat (unfolded) dimensions.• Display boxes may not exceed 28” x 22” in height or width and 12” in depth.7. Endangered and threatened plants and animals (includes insects), or songbird feathers and nests may NOT be used in any exhibit. Game animals legally taken are acceptable. Live specimens of noxious weeds or invasive species are NOT permitted in any exhibit. Dried specimens are acceptable to use in exhibits.8. Copyrighted materials and designs may not be used in an exhibit that is presented as original work by the exhibitor. Exhibitors must include permission from the copyright holder/owner when using copyrighted materials. Exhibitors must give proper credit to the original source of all materials/designs used in exhibits. (See also special rules for Visual Arts and general copyright information.)9. The 4-H member’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and a blue, red, or white Iowa State Fair exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are located at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets.10. A written explanation, audio recording, or video recording is to be included as part of each exhibit. The exhibitor should respond briefly to the following questions about the exhibit:a. What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)?)b. What steps did you take to learn or do this?c. What were the most important things you learned?NOTE: Check for additional requirements in exhibit classes for clothing and fashion, food and nutrition, home improvement, photography, visual art, and 4-H poster communication classes.11. Exhibits with a goal that better fits a different department/class will be moved to that department/class, at the discretion of the superintendent of the department.12. All judges’ decisions are final.13. Each item in an exhibit must be securely labeled, including the name of the county, class number, and exhibitor’s name.14. No entry fee is required. The exhibit should be selected at a county event. All entries must be made in the name of the county and certified by an Extension staff member.15. All exhibits must reach the 4-H Exhibits Building by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8. Counties will be assigned specific dates and times for exhibit delivery. Exceptions: Exhibitors participating in alternative evaluation/educational learning experiences will enter exhibits as determined for program participation.16. All exhibits must remain until Sunday, August 20, and must be checked out with the department superintendents before being removed from the 4-H Exhibits Building. RELEASE TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 20 or 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21. Times and dates are subject to change. All persons picking up (one or more) exhibits must adhere to this schedule and assigned county time.Other Exhibit Information1. 4-H members are discouraged from sending items that have special meaning and historical value as the exhibit or part of an exhibit.2. The Iowa State Fair and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will use diligence to ensure the safety of articles entered for exhibition after arrival and placement. However, they will not be responsible for damage or loss by accident, fire, theft, etc.3. The Iowa State Fair Management will in no case assume or pay transportation or delivery charges on articles sent for exhibition.4. Counties will be awarded a pro-rata amount of travel money based on participation and distance from Des Moines instead of exhibit premium money. Distance determination will be based on the established zones as determined by the Iowa State Fair.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, Iowa State University is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext. 4-H Exhibit Building ClassesClass DescriptionsMost exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are strongly encouraged to go to www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets for information on judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning. ANIMALSCounty Fair Quota: 2 entries per classClass 10110 Animal ScienceAn exhibit (other than the animal itself) that shows learning about a large or small animal including beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, dogs, horse & pony, llamas, meat goats, pets, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine, etc. Ownership of an animal is not required.Class 10120 Veterinary Science An exhibit that shows learning about keeping animals healthy, animal diseases, animal/human interaction, or other learning related to Veterinary Science. AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCESCounty Fair Quota: 2 entries per classClass 10210 Crop Production and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about growth, use, and value of field crops; plant growth; soils and soil fertility; or any other learning related to crop production and plant science.Class 10220 Conservation, Environment, and Sustainability An exhibit that shows the connections between humans and their environment including energy, energy conservation, stewardship, conservation, creating habitat, etc.Class 10222 Entomology An exhibit (excluding live specimens) that shows learning or is an outgrowth of an entomology or bee project experience. Includes specimen collections and may include products (ex: honey) or equipment as part of the display.Class 10224 Fish and Wildlife An exhibit that shows learning about a fish and/or wildlife project or program such as identification, habitats, harvest, taxidermy, etc. Any specimens must have been legally taken and must include information about date and location of harvest, or who the specimen was acquired from if not self-harvested. Feral pigs (including Russian/European Boar) are NOT permitted in taxidermy exhibits.Class 10226 Forestry An exhibit, including collections, that show learning from participation in a forestry project or program.
Class 10230 Horticulture and Plant Science An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H Livestock.)Class 10235 Home Grounds Improvement An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home yard improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc.Class 10240 Outdoor Adventures An exhibit that shows learning about backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, or other outdoor activities. Class 10250 Safety and Education in Shooting Sports An exhibit that shows learning about safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment or wildlife management. (The exhibit may not include actual firearms; archery equipment allowed if tips are removed from arrows.)Class 10260 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources An exhibit that shows learning about agriculture or natural resources and does not fit in any of the classes listed above.CREATIVE ARTS(Visual Arts & Photography)County Fair Quota: 5 entries per classClass 10310 Music An exhibit that shows learning about musical performance, composition, arrangements, instruments, musical styles, or history.Class 10320 Photography An exhibit, either photo(s) or an educational display, that shows learning about photography from choosing a camera or modifying your photo. Still photos only, not video.Photography Special Rules:1. Photographs may be either black and white or color. Photographs must have been taken since your county fair of the previous year.2. Photographs must be a minimum of 5”x7”. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs may not exceed 11”x14”. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24” in length.3. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper and must be mounted and/or matted. Maximum thickness of finished project must not exceed ¼” thick.4. Mounted photos can be (a) flush-mounted [no board showing] on mounting board or (b) with mount borders [window mat or flat mount directly on board]. Exhibitors may cut their own mounting boards, use ready-cut window mats, or have matting done professionally.• 4-H members are responsible for design decisions such as mounting, matting, color, and size.• Framed photographs (including floating frames) will not be judged.5. A series is a group of photographs [3 to 5] that are related to or tell a step-by-step story. Photographs must be mounted together in story order or sequence. Finished size of individual photographs in a series should not exceed 6”x8”.6. Edited photos should include a copy of the photo before edits.7. Subject matter of photographs must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting.8. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.9. Iowa State Fair 4-H photography exhibitors must use the most current Photo Exhibit Label to provide required information for photo exhibits.10. Exhibitors entered in 4-H Photography are not eligible to exhibit in the FFA Photography Show and vice versa.Class 10340 Creative Photography A photographic image that was creatively edited or modified beyond reality in a creative, imaginative, and experimental way to make it more interesting and visually engaging. Could be a composite of multiple photographs.Creative Photography Special Rules:1. Photograph/image may be mounted/matted or submitted (uploaded) as a digital image.2. If mounted, photograph/image must be mounted on foam core no smaller than 4” in length or larger than 14” in length.3. Photograph/Image can be digitally created or from a film negative.4. Exhibit must have the most current Photo Exhibit Label on back with required information for photo exhibits. Exhibit write up should include additional information about the processes and decisions used to develop exhibit.5. Subject matter must be in good taste and be appropriate for public display in a 4-H setting. Photographs depicting unsafe practices or illegal activities will not be displayed.Class 10345 Photography Idea/Educational Display An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any previous photography class. This class may include educational displays about printing, processing, editing, marketing, branding, merchandising, etc., as it relates to photography. Class 10540 Digital Storytelling (Entries will be entered through Personal Development Class 10540) An exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.Class 10350 Visual Arts: Original Art An exhibit that shows learning through creation of original art. Original Art is a one-of-a-kind, non-replicable design of your creation. By using one medium or a combination, an individual creates an authentic work of art that is not recognizable as another’s work. You must explain the application of the most relevant design elements(s) and art principle(s) featured in this exhibit. Describe your inspirations, reasons, feelings, and/or motives for creating this work of art.Class 10355 Visuals Arts: Design, Process or Technique ExplorationThis class emphasizes process and provides the opportunity to explore a medium, practice a skill, or study and apply elements and principles of art and design. An explanation of the application of design elements or art principles used when making the exhibit must be included. This exhibit may be an object, portfolio, display, poster, or organized sketchbook. If a non-original design source is used, its origin (where the idea was found, any pictures, sketches, etc.) must be credited, acknowledged, or have copyright permission obtained. See Visual Arts Special Rule #5 and #6.Class 10360 Visual Arts: Other Visual Art Ideas/Topics Exhibits might include the study and research about an individual artist, style, craft, business or marketing process, planning group tour, career options, etc.Visual Arts Special Rules:1. Items entered for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair must be ready for display in the home, gallery, or intended final display location: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command Strips or other quick attach products are usually not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.2. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design. 3. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source of inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included. For additional information, see the Visual Arts and Design Elements & Art Principles Exhibit Tip Sheets at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/exhibit-tip-sheets. 4. If the exhibit is a finished art object, information must be included explaining the application of design elements and art principles used in creation of the work.5. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.6. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H member is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner. For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/visual-art.FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESCounty Fair Quota: 5 entries per classClass 10410 Child Development An exhibit that shows learning about children. Exhibits that include items intended for use with children (books, toys, learning games, babysitting kits, etc.) should include information about what you have learned 1) about children while creating and using the exhibit or 2) what the child(ren) learned from use of the item(s) in the exhibit. Exhibit examples include careers in child development, caring for children with special needs, childcare, growth and development, safety and health, etc.Class 10420 Clothing and Fashion: Constructed/Sewn Garments and Accessories A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and/or clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans. Class 10422 Clothing and Fashion: Purchased Garments and Accessories Purchased garments or accessories that show learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and/or clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans.Class 10424 Clothing and Fashion: Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including design illustrations, exploration of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc. Clothing and Fashion Special Rules:1. Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit.2. Exhibits in classes 10420 and 10422 must include information about application of design elements and art principles. Exhibits in class 10424 should include information about application of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit.Class 10430 Consumer Management An exhibit that shows learning through savvy budgeting, comparison shopping, money management, or consumer rights and responsibilities.Class 10440 Food and Nutrition: Prepared Product An exhibit of a prepared food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, or safety practices through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. See Food and Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared food products. Display boxes are not allowed for prepared products at the Iowa State Fair. Class 10442 Food and Nutrition: Preserved Product An exhibit of a preserved food product that shows skills or learning about food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. Processed honey may be exhibited in this class. See Food and Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding preserved food products.Class 10445 Food and Nutrition: Educational Display An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating, and choosing healthy foods, meal planning/preparation and service, safety practices, or food preservation. See Food and Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 “Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs – Quick Reference Guide” at https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/6434 for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. Exhibits showing learning about meal planning and service must include a menu.Food and Nutrition Special Rules:1. Any exhibit considered to be a food safety risk or portray a food safety risk will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.2. All food products/exhibits should be appropriate for human consumption.3. Food product exhibits must be prepared, baked, or cooked using only food grade utensils and containers.4. Products that require refrigeration will not be accepted, judged, or displayed.5. Meat jerky products are prohibited.6. The recipe must be included for any prepared or preserved food exhibit, including the source of the recipe.7. Preserved foods must include the Preserved Food 4-H Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2022, is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used. Processed honey must include the Honey Label for 4-H Exhibits.8. Preserved foods exhibits must include two product samples. One will be opened for evaluation and discarded; the second will be placed on display and returned to the exhibitor. All perishable food products will be discarded when removed from display.9. Prepared foods should be placed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard. Place food product exhibit in a re-closable plastic bag with entry tag fastened outside the bag. Recommended number of items to include with the exhibit:Cookies, cupcakes, bars, muffins, rolls, etc. – four (4) to six (6) itemsCakes, loafs, pies, etc. – one (1) whole product10. The use of alcoholic beverages in the preparation or production of 4-H food exhibits is NOT permitted.Class 10450 Health An exhibit that shows learning through food choices, physical activity, safe activities, skills such as first aid and CPR, careers, and/or healthy lifestyle choices.Class 10460 Home Improvement An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving, and caring for your home living space, including extended personal living areas immediately adjacent to the home. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items. Exhibits showing learning about home design, furniture, home accessories, and fabrics must include information about how design elements and art principles were applied.Home Improvement Special Rules:1. Items entered for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair must be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command Strips or other quick attach products are usually not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.2. Exhibit write-up/information must include source of inspiration and/or references indicating where the idea or information was obtained, giving credit to original author(s), designer(s), artist(s).Class 10470 Sewing and Needle Arts A constructed item (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, etc. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans.Class 10472 Sewing and Needle Arts: Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts including construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers, etc.NOTE: Exhibits in classes 10470 and 10472 should include information about application of design elements and art principles if appropriate for the exhibit.Class 10480 Other Family and Consumer Science An exhibit that demonstrates learning about a family and consumer science topic that does not fit any other Family and Consumer Science class listed.Special Exhibition: Thrifty Meal ChallengeClass 10490 Thrifty Meal Challenge Create a balanced, nutritious meal for family of four (4) that includes a serving from each of the five food groups with a budget of $11.Thrifty Meal Challenge Special Rules: 1. Each county may enter one (1) exhibit in this class. 2. All entries will receive an evaluation and ribbon.3. Exhibit may be from an individual or group effort.4. The meal must include a serving for each person from each of the five (5) food groups. Recommended portion sizes per person: ½ cup fruit, ½ cup vegetable, 3 ounces protein, 1-2 ounces grain, 1 cup equivalent dairy.5. The meal must serve four (4) people. 6. Total expense on receipt(s) must not exceed $11. 7. The exhibit will be a poster (maximum size 20” x 30”) that includes:a. Menub. Meal typec. Copy of receipts (up to 2)d. Photos of participant experiencee. Thrifty Meal Challenge Worksheet (required)For more information about this special challenge, please go to https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/meal-challenge.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTCounty Fair Quota: A total of 5 entriesClass 10510 Citizenship and Civic Engagement An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country, or your world.Class 10520 CommunicationAn exhibit that shows learning about written, oral, or visual communications skills. Includes learning from participation in Theatre Arts projects or programs such as puppets, stage design, etc. May include original creative writing, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc.Class 10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes: • 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H members interpretation)• Join 4-H• Opportunity4All (2022 National 4-H Week theme)• Spy Your Potential (2023 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)• Best Days Ever (in 4-H) (variation of Iowa State Fair theme)Poster Communication Special Rules:1. Only one (1) poster per 4-H member may be entered. Limit of two posters per county.2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board: size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage, etc.4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.7. 4-H members may include the 4-H clover in the poster.8. All 4-H Communication Posters will receive Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. Outstanding posters will receive Seals of Merit. Superior posters will receive Seals of Excellence. Class 10540 Digital Storytelling (See also Creative Arts) An exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.Class 10550 Leadership An exhibit that shows learning about leadership skills and influencing others in a positive way.Class 10560 Self-Determined An exhibit that shows learning as part of your 4-H adventure and does not fit any other class.SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY (SET)County Fair Quota: 2 entries per classClass 10610 Mechanics An exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills.Class10612 Automotive Repaired or restored vehicle. (Note: vehicles will be on display at the Iowa State Fair one day only, tentatively Thursday, August 10.)Class 10613 Automotive: Educational Display An exhibit that shows learning about an automotive idea including automotive maintenance, auto operations, auto safety, or automotive systems.Class 10614 Electric Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy sources, safety, etc.Class 10615 Small Engine Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type of exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc.Class 10616 Tractor Repaired or restored tractor. Note: A conference judging opportunity for exhibitors of repaired or restored tractors in Class 10616 will be offered during exhibit check-in. (Conference judging may not be available during all check-in times.) Tractors will be displayed outside throughout the Iowa State Fair. Release time Sunday, August 20, after 7 p.m. Class 10617 Tractor: Educational Display An exhibit that shows learning related to tractors, tractor mechanics, tractor operations, or tractor safety.Class 10618 Welding Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding.Class 10620 Woodworking An exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items.Class 10630 Science, Engineering, and Technology An exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers and networking, earth and climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), or any other application of science, engineering, or technology.Class 10632 Aerospace Educational display or other exhibit (including flyable models) showing learning about an aerospace idea or topic.Class 10634 Robotics Educational display or other exhibit (including working robots) showing learning about robotics and robotic systems.Science, Engineering, and Technology Special Rule:1. Exhibitors entered in the 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology classes are not eligible to exhibit in similar FFA Ag Mechanics classes and vice versa.COUNTY ONLY CREATIVE ARTSCounty Fair Quota: 5 entries per exhibitor1. This is a county only class.2. This class is designed for any creative project that is completed in the current 4-H year. These may be indoor or outdoor exhibits.3. Items determined to fit State Fair criteria for the Visual Arts classes, may be switched to the appropriate Visual Art Class.4. A total of ten top-quality exhibits may be selected for the “Creativity Showcase” display at the County Fair. At the judge’s discretion, only those items that are deemed to be outstanding will be selected for the showcase. The number selected may be less than ten.5. A person may have no more than 2 exhibits selected for the showcase.6. A write-up answering the following questions must accompany each exhibit entered in this class. To distinguish these exhibits as county only, these questions must be on pink paper. (Available from the Extension Office.)a. What was/were your goal(s)?b. How did you go about working toward your goal(s)?c. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)?d. Do you have ideas of what you would like to do in this project area next year?7. Copyright logos, designs, or trademark materials should not be used for creative art exhibits on public display at a fair or other setting without written permission. A copy of the written permission must be attached to display.8. Noxious weeds, endangered or threatened wildflowers, nests, and small songbird feathers should NOT be used in any exhibit. Pheasant, duck, goose, and quail feathers “legally taken” are acceptable.9. Evaluation will be on design of the article, workmanship and on what was learned.10. Entries may be made of paper, fiber, clay, leather, textiles, wood, glass or plastic, metal, chalk, carbon & pigment, nature materials, other creative art, and creative recycling.4-H COMMUNICATION EVENTCounty Fair Quota: 1 entry per classThis department is open to youth who are participating in the 4-H Youth Development programs conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.All participants are responsible for reading and complying with the Iowa State Fair Communication Event program rules, 4-H General Rules and Regulations, and specific class rules and regulations.PURPOSE: The Communication Event Program provides opportunities for 4-H youth to develop their personal communication skills by sharing talents, knowledge, or information with others. The events provide a series of developmental experiences for different age levels.General Communication Event Rules and Regulations1. The Appanoose County 4-H Communications Event is open to all 4-H members (4th-12th grade). 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2023 are eligible to participate at the Iowa State Fair. Exception: Share-The-Fun and Extemporaneous Speaking - See class rules for age guidelines.2. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits may be given by one or more 4-H members. Teams consisting of youth of mixed grades will be subject to the time limits based on the grade of the member in the highest grade level (i.e., a team with a 5th grader and an 8th grader will use the times for the intermediate/senior class).3. Topics selected by the 4-H member(s) should be an outgrowth of their 4-H experience(s). Topics should be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.4. Participants in the 4-H Communication Program are expected to wear appropriate clothing representative of the 4-H Youth Program and/or the topic of the presentation.5. 4-H members must use sanitary and safe procedures and methods at all times. Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits involving food must follow established food safety guidelines.6. All participants are expected to comply with all copyright/trademark regulations. Copyrighted material may not be distributed without permission.
Class 11100 Educational Presentation Provide an opportunity for 4-H members to demonstrate communication skills by presenting knowledge, information, or a process to an audience. Educational Presentation Rules1. Time limit: Junior Presentations (4th, 5th and 6th grade) must not exceed 15 minutes. Intermediate/Senior Presentations (7th - 12th grade) must not exceed 20 minutes. Presenters will be verbally told to “STOP” when they exceed the time limit.2. Participants must turn in a completed Educational Presentation Report form during event check-in.3. 4-H members may participate in one Educational Presentation per year.4. Presentation content must be the original work of the presenter(s). Extensive paraphrasing from other sources is prohibited. Use of brief quotations or excerpts of from other work(s) is permitted provided the source is identified.5. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included.
Class 11200 Working Exhibit Provide an opportunity for 4-H members to communicate, interact with, and teach an audience in an informal and experiential way.Working Exhibit Rules1. Time limit: All participants/teams will be scheduled for a 30-minute period.2. Participants must turn in a completed Working Exhibit Report form during event check-in.3. 4-H members may participate in one Working Exhibit per year.4. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included.
Class 11300 Share-The-Fun Provide an opportunity for 4-H members to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment.Share-The-Fun Rules1. Eligibility for the Iowa State Fair: 4-H members who have completed 5th grade through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2023. Exception: If the Share-The-Fun act involves a whole club, the following criteria must be applied to determine if the club can be entered in the Share-The-Fun Program at the Iowa State Fair:• At least 80 percent of the performing group must have completed 5th through 12th grade in 2023.• Clover Kids are not eligible to participate at the Iowa State Fair.2. Share-The-Fun performances must not exceed six (6) minutes in length.3. Skits, songs, stunts, short one-act plays, dance, and other entertainment are acceptable. All performances must be appropriate for presentation to a general audience.4. All acts must turn in a completed 4-H Share-The-Fun Report form at event check-in to confirm stage setup, cue music, etc.5. General judge’s comments for the entire show will occur at the Iowa State Fair. No individual conference with the judge will occur.
Class 11400 Extemporaneous Speaking Encourage the development of communication skills by providing an opportunity to think, organize thoughts, prepare a speech, and respond to questions when given a limited amount of preparation time.Extemporaneous Speaking Rules1. Participants must be senior 4-H members - completed 9th through 12th grade (or that equivalent) in 2023.2. Each county may enter a maximum of two (2) entries; individuals may participate once per year at the Iowa State Fair.3. Program format:a. Thirty minutes before the program, each participant will draw three of the available topics, selecting one to speak on.• The selected topic will not be available to the other participants in the speaker’s assigned room. The general nature of the topics will relate to 4-H. The other two topics drawn but not chosen will be returned to the available topics for the other participants.b. A preparation room is to be used with one participant per speaking site admitted initially and one additional participant per speaking site admitted each 15 minutes as the program progresses. A participant may not leave the preparation room until it is time to speak, nor may a participant receive help from a parent, leader, other adult, or any other youth. A program official will assist participants with the time requirements.c. All reference material will be screened by a program official on the following basis:• Participant may bring their own books, magazines, or newspaper clippings for reference during the thirty minutes of preparation.• Reference material must be printed material such as books or magazines (cannot be notes, outlines, or speeches prepared by the participant or by another person for use in this program).• Some relevant reference material will be available in the preparation room. This material will consist of historical material related to the 4-H program.d. Each speech shall be the result of the 4-H members own efforts using approved reference material that a participant may bring to the preparation room. No other assistance may be provided. Plain note cards will be provided for each participant in the preparation room. If notes are used, the note cards provided must be used in delivering the speech.e. Only notes made during the preparation period may be used.f. Each speech shall be not less than four but no more than six minutes with five minutes additional time allowed for related questions, which shall be asked by the judge. The participant will be shown timecards in an ascending order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) by the timekeeper. “Stop” will be said at six minutes.g. The program timekeeper will introduce each participant by name, the county they represent, and read the selected question. h. Participants are not permitted to use any props, gadgets, posters, or audiovisuals of any sort. A podium will not be available.4. Speeches will be evaluated using the following criteria: a. Content related to topicb. Knowledge of the subjectc. Organization of materiald. Power of expressione. Voicef. Stage presenceg. General effecth. Response to questions 5. A judge’s critique/conference with each participant will be included.
Class 10530 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes: • 4-H is . . . (open to 4-H members interpretation)• Join 4-H• Opportunity4All (2022 National 4-H Week theme)• Spy Your Potential (2023 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme)• Best Days Ever (in 4-H) (variation of Iowa State Fair theme)Poster Communication Special Rules:1. Only one (1) poster per 4-H member may be entered. Limit of two posters per county.2. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board: size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”.3. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage, etc.4. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.5. Each poster must have the completed Poster Exhibit Entry Form attached to the back.6. Posters cannot use copyrighted material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.7. 4-H members may include the 4-H clover in the poster.8. All 4-H Communication Posters will receive Certificates of Recognition and written evaluation comments. Outstanding posters will receive Seals of Merit. Superior posters will receive Seals of Excellence.
4-H AWARDROBE CLOTHING EVENTCounty Fair Quota: 1 entry per classGeneral Overview1. Each county may send the following number of participants in each class to represent their county at the Iowa State Fair, selected from each of the county’s events:a. Fashion Revue Class: Four participants total with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).b. $20 Challenge Class: Four participants total with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).c. Clothing Selection Class: Four participants total with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume).d. Innovative Design Class: Four participants total with no more than two (2) participants with an entry in any given category (athletic wear, formal wear, everyday wear, costume). 2. Iowa State Fair Participants must be in the senior 4-H designated level (completed grades 9 – 12 the same year as the event).3. Participants must bring the garment or outfit they purchased or created, and accessories, to the 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event.4. Participants should submit only the materials requested for each class (report form and photo – for ALL classes - plus a receipt for $20 challenge). If additional materials are sent with the entry or brought to the conference judging, they will not be considered.Fashion RevueClass 12101 Jr. Fashion RevueClass 12102 Int. Fashion RevueClass 12103 Sr. Fashion Revue1. The purpose of this class is to encourage the construction of a personal garment or outfit.2. Consideration is given to fit, color, style, suitability, quality of construction, stage presentation, and required care.3. Youth participants will model a garment or outfit they constructed, hand-knitted, machine-knitted, or crocheted during the current 4-H year.4. A garment or outfit consists of one to three pieces such as, but not limited to, party clothes, tailored suits, vest, slacks, shirt, skirt, active sportswear, and/or coats.5. Blouses, shirts, and sweaters are usually considered garments. If they are used to complete an outfit, they may be constructed or selected.6. All other accessories and undergarments may be constructed or selected.Clothing SelectionClass 12201 Jr. Clothing SelectionClass 12202 Int. Clothing SelectionClass 12203 Sr. Clothing Selection1. The purpose of this class is to select and/or purchase an outfit that represents the 4-H member’s goal or intended use for the selected outfit.2. Judging is based on fit, color, style, suitability, quality and construction features, stage presentation, required care, and cost comparison.3. There is no consideration in the judging on the amount spent, only in the process of record keeping and reflection on the cost of the individual items4. as a part of the process.5. Outfits may be purchased at a department store, boutique, online store, sidewalk sales, retail shops or mall stores. Outfits may also be purchased at garage sales or other secondhand venues at any price point. Outfits may be gifts, hand-me-downs, relative or friend’s modern or vintage clothing, or existing personal clothing, as long as the 4-H member selected the item as part of this specific outfit for the stated purpose.6. Home-sewn clothing that was not sewn specifically for the participant are acceptable, such as purchases from a used clothing store.The $20 ChallengeClass 12301 Jr. $20 ChallengeClass 12302 Int. $20 ChallengeClass 12303 Sr. $20 Challenge1. This class is designed to expand the 4-H member’s shopping experience to shopping venues emphasizing recycling, reducing, and reusing. Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, thrift store, secondhand store, or similar place. 2. Online venues are allowed, must be second-hand in nature. Shipping and handling are not included in the total calculations.3. Traditional shopping venues may not be used, regardless of a low regular or sale price. Hand-me-downs or clothing as gifts do not qualify for this class.4. Twenty dollars is the purchase price limit including tax. However, some secondhand stores and venues do not typically charge sales tax.5. Receipt(s) for every item included as a part of the calculated total must be submitted with the entry. A garage sale receipt can be a piece of paper with the name of the location such as “Jane Doe garage sale”, date, amount paid, and signature of person selling at the garage sale. If the outfit was free at a garage sale, “free” can be listed on the report form and on the receipt. Failure to provide receipts will be reflected in the evaluation.6. An outfit consists of major clothing pieces such as a shirt and pants or a dress. Shoes, undergarments, and accessories are not included in the $20 purchase price limit.7. Alterations are permitted to achieve a desired look or fit.8. There are no additional considerations for an outfit that totals less than $20.9. The outfit pieces should be purchased to meet the 4-H member’s goal or intended use for the purchased outfit, and the 4-H member should have had an experience in choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, price, and cost comparison.Innovative DesignClass 12401 Jr. Innovative DesignClass 12402 Int. Innovative DesignClass 12403 Sr. Innovative Design1. The purpose of this class is to encourage creativity and out-of-the-box thinking when creating an outfit.2. These designs can be theatrical costumes, cosplay, wearable technology, sustainable/upcycled fashion, accessible fashion, and/or outfits that use unconventional materials.3. The outfit must be showcased as a worn garment modeled by the exhibitor or by the individual that it was designed for.4. Exhibitors may make their garment entirely, or permanently alter the silhouette of pre-existing materials through some method of permanent alteration or addition.5. Consideration is given to originality and innovation. CLOVER KIDS EXHIBITSK-3rd GradeCounty Fair Quota: Limited to 2 exhibits per exhibitor1. Open to all youth in kindergarten through third grade in Appanoose County who are enrolled in Clover Kids.2. All exhibits must be made by the Clove Kid with little or no adult help. (Entries may be made in school, at day care, or at home.)3. All entries will receive a participation ribbon and will be exhibited at the Appanoose County Fair until the end of the fair week.—No Trophies.4. Clover Kids will be asked to explain how they made the exhibit as it is entered.5. The Appanoose County Extension Office and the Appanoose County Fair Board will use diligence to ensure the safety of all exhibits entered at the Appanoose County Fair, however we are not responsible for damage or loss by fire, theft, etc.6. Will not be eligible for exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair.7. Exhibits entered may be in any of the following categories:A. Food & NutritionAny food exhibit that has been made by the Clover Kid. NOTICE: Items that need to be refrigerated should not be brought, since the food will be on display for several days.B. Visual ArtsAny exhibit that is an art exhibit including drawings, paintings, craft items, etc.C. SewingAny exhibit that has been sewn by the Clover Kid, including clothing, furnishings, toys, etc.D. Home ImprovementAny exhibit created by the Clover Kid that can be used to decorate a home, including knick-knacks, furniture, pillows, storage, etc.E. PhotographyAny exhibit that involves a photography taken by a Clover Kid.F. OtherAny exhibit that does not fall under any of the above areas.
Open Class Exhibits
OPEN CLASS RULES & REGULATIONSEntries1. Entries are to be made in the Exhibit Building starting at 8:00 a.m., Monday, July 17th, 2023.2. See separate classes for closing dates and times.3. Entries shall be under the control of Board of Directors during the fair, but the fair association will not be responsible for any loss or damage which may occur.4. Superintendents of all divisions are in charge of their department and have the right to ban any article if rules and regulations are violated.5. Only one entry is allowed in the same class by the same exhibitor.6. Open Class exhibitor number can be obtained in the Exhibit Building prior to entering your items.Exhibitors1. Competition will be for exhibitors living in Appanoose County, unless otherwise stated.2. Exhibits may be removed from 9:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st and from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd.3. All decisions of the judges are final.4. The fair board is not responsible for any damage or harm or theft of any exhibit, exhibitor, or exhibitor’s property.
OPEN CLASS FRUITS, VEGETABLES & FIELD CROPSEntry closes at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17th, 2023Judging will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023Release time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st, 2023 and 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023A. All exhibits shown in this department must have been grown by the exhibitor or entered by someone who has taken active part in the work, and must not have been shown previously at the Fair to compete for prizes.B. This department is open to anyone growing fruits, vegetables, and/or farm crops in county or surrounding area, and to 4-H and FFA exhibitors.C. Exhibitors may attach their names to their exhibits after awards have been made.D. All entries must conform to the correct number of amounts listed.E. The fair will not be responsible for any exhibitors or display.F. All varieties must be true to name. If you are not sure of variety, enter under “other”.G. Entries will be unacceptable in the fruits and vegetables class if overripe, peeled, or unclean. All must be high in quality; the superintendents reserve the right not to accept them for exhibit.H. Prepare fruits and vegetables as for market. Do not trim tops too close on root crops (1 inch to 1 1/2 inches is best) or trim or peel cabbage too close — uniformity and quality are main points.I. Best of Show: Ribbons will be presented to the overall winners in each of the following divisions:• Corn Crop — Entries from Division 102• Field Crop — Entries from Division 103 & 104• Forage & Sheaf Grains — Entries from Division 105• Fruits — Entries from Divisions 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 & 118• Vegetables — Entries from Divisions 112, 113 & 114• Herbs — Entries from Division 116
Division 102 — Corn Crop 1. Yellow — 6 ears2. White — 6 ears3. Yellow — single4. White — single5. Largest — any variety6. Unusual7. Talked Stalk Corn8. Sweet Yellow — 6 ears9. Sweet White — 6 ears10. Popcorn Yellow — 6 ears11. Popcorn (Jap Hulless) — 6 ears12. Popcorn White — 6 ears13. Tallest Sweet Corn14. Other
Division 103 — Small Grain Seed 1. Oats, White2. Oats, Yellow3. Soybeans4. Corn5. Wheat6. Other
Division 104 — Meadow and Pasture SeedsQuantity required is 1 quart in a glass jar 1. Alfalfa2. Birdsfoot Trefoil3. Brome4. Blue Grass5. Clover, Alsike6. Clover, Ladino7. Clover, Red8. Clover, Sweet9. Lespedeza10. Orchard grass11. Reeds’ Canary12. Red Top13. Timothy14. Fescue15. Switch Grass16. Other Division 105 — Forage & Sheaf GrassSamples to be shown in sheaves, 3” in diameter at center bands, can be cured or green. 1. Alfalfa2. Birdsfoot Trefoil3. Blue Grass4. Brome5. Clover, Alfalfa6. Clover, Emerson7. Clover, Ladino8. Clover, Red9. Clover, Sweet10. Clover, White Dutch11. Oats12. Orchard grass13. Red Top14. Reeds’ Canary15. Rye16. Soybeans17. Timothy18. Cane or Sorghum19. Wheat20. Switch Grass21. Other
Division 106 — Apples (Plate of 5) 1. Anoka2. Ben Davis or Gano3. Crab4. Dolga Crab5. Whitney Crab6. Duchess7. Grimes Golden8. Jonathan9. Maiden Blush10. Red Delicious11. Red June12. Roman Beauty13. McIntosh14. Jonidel15. Snow Apple16. Stayman17. Wealthy18. Winesap19. Yellow Transparent20. York21. Early Harvest22. Best plate of 5, including 3 or more varieties23. Other
Division 107 — Pears (Plate of 5) 1. Bartlett2. Keiffer3. Lincoln4. Best plate of 5, including 3 or more varieties5. Other Division 108 — Peaches (Plate of 5) 1. Champion2. Elberta3. Pollu4. Hale 5. Haven6. Reliance7. Best plate of 5, including 3 or more varieties8. Other
Division 109 — Plums (Plate of 5) 1. Blue Damson2. Green Gage3. Terry4. Waneta5. Yellow6. Best Plate of 5, including 3 or more varieties7. Other
Division 110 — Grapes (3 Bunches)1. Blue2. White3. Best plate of 3 bunches, including 3 or more varieties4. Other
Division 111 — Berries (1/2 Pint) 1. Strawberries2. Raspberries3. Boysenberries4. Blackberries5. Cherries6. Gooseberries7. Fruit display of 4 or more varieties (displayed in a small flat or basket)8. Other
Division 112 — Potatoes1. Red — 3 Specimen2. White — 3 Specimen3. Sweet — 3 Specimen4. Golden Youkon — 3 Specimen5. Other Division 113 — Other Root Crops 1. Beets, 1 — 1 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter2. Carrots, 3 — 1 to 1 1/2 inches at crown3. Onion, Red — 14. Onion, Yellow — 35. Onion, White — 36. Onion — 1 largest7. Parsnips — 38. Turnips — 39. Garlic — 1 10. Salsify — 3 Roots11. Other
Division 114 — Table Vegetables 1. Beans, green — 6 pods2. Beans, yellow — 6 pods3. Beans, shelled — 6 pods4. Beans, Lima — 6 pods5. Beans, Horticulture — 6 pods6. Broccoli — 1 head7. Cauliflower — 1 head8. Cucumbers, pickle size, 2-3 inches—5 specimens9. Cabbage, green — 1 head10. Cabbage, red — 1 head11. Eggplant — 1 specimen12. Kohlrabi — 2 specimens13. Muskmelon — 114. Okra — 3 specimens15. Peas — 6 pods16. Peppers, Hot — 217. Pepper, Sweet — 218. Peppers, Bell — 219. Rhubarb — 3 stalks20. Greens, any kind — 6 springs21. Squash, acorn — 2 22. Squash, banana — 223. Squash, Buttercup — 224. Squash, Hubbard — 225. Squash, yellow crooked neck — 226. Squash, straight neck — 227. Squash, butternut — 228. Squash, Kinshaw — 229. Squash, Spaghetti — 230. Squash, summer — 2 specimens31. Winter Squash — 1 specimen32. Tomato, Red — 3 on a plate (stems off)33. Tomato, Yellow — 3 on a plate (stems off)34. Tomato, Cherry tomatoes — 10 specimens35. Tomato, Grape — 10 specimens36. Tomato, Toma tomatoes — 3 specimens37. Vegetable Varieties (18” x 18” Container)38. Watermelon — 139. Zucchini — 240. Pumpkin — 141. Sweet Corn — 6 ears42. Other Division 115 — Funny or Unusual Fruits & Vegetables1. Unusual shapes or sizes2. Decorated3. Other
Division 116 — Herbs2 heads in small jar of water — 10” to 12” stems 1. Dill2. Sage3. Parsley4. Basil5. Mint6. Oregano7. Rosemary8. Thyme9. Other
Division 117 — Gourds4 per display 1. Jack-B-Little2. Baby Boo Boo3. Birdhouse4. Dipper5. Turbin6. Other
Division 118 — Apricots4 per display1. Apricots
HOME ECONOMICS OPEN CLASS CULINARY ARTSEntry closes at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17th, 2023and continues 8:00-10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023Judging will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023Release time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21st, 2023 and 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023A. Entries open to both rural and urban exhibitors.B. Only one entry is allowed in the same class by the same exhibitor. BAKED DIVISION*Entries to be wrapped baggies and twist ties and displayed on paper plates.Division 120 — Bread (No mixes) — Include Recipe 1. Gingerbread2. Cornbread3. White Bread4. Wheat Bread5. Nut Bread6. Banana Bread7. Zucchini Bread8. Cinnamon Rolls — 49. Parker House Rolls — 410. White Rolls — 411. Whole Wheat Rolls — 412. Raised Doughnuts — 413. Clover Leaf Rolls — 414. Butter Horn Rolls — 415. Coffee Cake16. Muffins17. Other
Division 121 — Cake (No mixes) — Include Recipe 1. Angel food cake, unfrosted2. Burnt Sugar cake, Burnt Sugar frosting3. Devil’s Food Cake, frosted4. White Layer cake, frosted5. Coconut cake, Coconut frosting6. Chiffon cake7. Applesauce cake, unfrosted8. Chocolate case, unfrosted9. Cupcakes10. Other
Division 122 — Best Decorated CakesCake will not be judged.• Judged on decoration only.• 1 entry per class.• Cake mixes permitted. 1. Child’s cake2. Wedding cake3. Graduation/Teen Activity cake4. Birthday cake5. Other special occasion cakes Division 123 — PiesInclude Recipe – (No Mixes — No Eggs)1. 2 Crust Pie, any kind2. 1 Crust Pie, with topping (no meringue and no refrigeration required)3. 1 Crust Pie, no toppingDivision 124 — Cookies (No mixes) — Include Recipe(4 cookies) 1. Peanut Butter cookies2. Ice Box cookies3. Oatmeal cookies4. Sugar cookies5. Brownies6. Chocolate Chip cookies7. Macaroons8. Swedish Spritz9. Unbaked cookies10. Drop cookies11. Decorated cookies12. Bar cookies13. Snicker doodles14. Gingersnaps15. Other
Division 125 — Candy (No mixes) — Include Recipe 1. Fudge, cooked2. White Fudge3. Peanut Butter Fudge4. Butterscotch Fudge5. Divinity6. Penuche7. Mints8. Snack Mixes9. Other
Division 126 — Junior Division (No mixes) — Include Recipe(Age: 10-16 years of age) 1. Brownies2. Drop cookies3. Rolled cookies4. Refrigerator cookies5. Unbaked cookies6. Oatmeal cookies7. Peanut Butter cookies8. Sugar cookies9. Chocolate Chip Cookies 10. Snicker doodles11. Gingersnaps12. Cake, best decorated13. Chocolate cake, unfrosted14. White cake, unfrosted15. Cornbread16. Yeast rolls17. Cinnamon Rolls18. Fudge, cooked19. Peanut Butter Fudge, cooked20. Biscuits21. Nut bread22. Muffins23. Fruitcake (2 fruits)24. Gingerbread25. Bar cookie26. Cookie Mix in a Jar27. Cookie made with Cake Mix28. Other Division 127 — Pre-Junior Division (No mixes) — Include Recipe(Age: 5-9 years of age) 1. Brownies2. Drop cookies3. Rolled cookies4. Refrigerator cookies5. Unbaked cookies6. Oatmeal cookies7. Peanut Butter cookies8. Sugar cookies9. Chocolate Chip Cookies 10. Snicker doodles11. Gingersnaps12. Cake, best decorated13. Chocolate cake, unfrosted14. White cake, unfrosted15. Cornbread16. Yeast rolls17. Cinnamon Rolls18. Fudge, cooked19. Peanut Butter Fudge, cooked20. Biscuits21. Nut bread22. Muffins23. Fruitcake (2 fruits)24. Gingerbread25. Bar cookie26. Cookie Mix in a Jar27. Cookie made with Cake Mix28. Other
CANNED GOOD DEPARTMENTA. Canned products must be displayed in regulation pint or quart jars. Jellies, jams, preserves, butters, marmalades, etc. must be in sealed regulation half pint or pint jars.B. All products must be canned and processed by latest methods recommended in USDA or Iowa State University bulletins.C. Exhibitors should place a gummed label containing name of product and processing method used one inch from bottom of the jar.D. All exhibitors will be limited to one entry in each class number.E. No mayonnaise jars, no paraffin, no rings.
Division 128 — Canned VegetablesIdentify Processing and Date 1. Beets2. Carrots3. Tomatoes (whole, not cherry)4. Shelled Beans (other than named)5. Tomato Juice6. Any Iowa Vegetable7. Sauerkraut8. Green Beans9. Yellow Beans10. Mixed Vegetables11. Vegetable Soup (without meat)12. Stew Vegetables13. Asparagus14. Succotash (Butter beans and corn combined)15. Corn16. Onions17. Butter Beans18. Soup 19. Vegetables other than named
Division 129 — Canned FruitIdentify Processing and Date(Leave 1/4” headspace — Leave rings off) 1. Apples2. Applesauce3. Blackberries4. Crab Apples5. Peaches6. Raspberries7. Rhubarb8. Pears9. Cherries10. Blueberries11. Mixed Fruits (chunks)12. Fruit Juice13. Spiced Fruit (No Vinegar)14. Spiced Fruit (No Vinegar) with coloring15. Fruit Cocktail (Dried)16. Pie Filling17. Plums18. Fruit other than named
Division 130 — Pickled VegetablesIdentify Processing and Date 1. Pickles2. Pepper3. Pickle Relish4. Corn Relish5. Beets6. Salsa7. Other
Division 131 — Jams & JelliesIdentify Processing and Date(Leave 1/4” headspace — take rings off) 1. Grape Jelly2. Apple Jelly3. Berry Jelly4. Apple Butter5. Plum Butter6. Strawberry Jam7. Peach Jam8. Rhubarb Jam9. Pepper Jelly10. Strawberry Jelly11. Elderberry12. Two Combinations of fruits13. Other Division 132 — Junior. Jams & Jellies(Age: 10-16 years of age)Identify Processing and Date(Leave 1/4” headspace — take rings off) 1. Grape Jelly2. Apple Jelly3. Berry Jelly4. Apple Butter5. Plum Butter6. Strawberry Jam7. Peach Jam8. Rhubarb Jam9. Pepper Jelly10. Strawberry Jelly11. Elderberry12. Two Combinations of fruits13. Other
Division 133 — Pre Junior Jams & Jellies(Age: 5-9 years of age)Identify Processing and Date(Leave 1/4” headspace — take rings off) 1. Grape Jelly2. Apple Jelly3. Berry Jelly4. Apple Butter5. Plum Butter6. Strawberry Jam7. Peach Jam8. Rhubarb Jam9. Pepper Jelly10. Strawberry Jelly11. Elderberry12. Two Combinations of fruits13. Other
Division 134 — Honey