RULES, REGULATIONS AND PREMIUM LISTS
The Board of Directors has adopted certain rules and regulations that will govern the fair. All exhibitors agree to be governed by those rules.
The Fair Board will take precautions for the safekeeping of exhibits, but the Association will not be responsible for any damage that may occur.
All those who show livestock should have their animals trained to lead and handle for judging. The cow/calf pairs will be judged in their pens and do not need to be halter broke.
All livestock and horse exhibitors are welcome. No pre-registration is necessary for the Friday horse show and Saturday small animal show.
There is pre-registration for the combined Youth/Junior Point Livestock Show and Miniature Horse Show. Contact Bill Klein, Extension Agent, (701) 288-3465, or e-mail william.klein@ndsu.edu for an entry form.
Livestock that will be shown Saturday and horses that will be shown Friday can start to arrive at
Regulations of the North Dakota Livestock Sanitary Board covering the admission of stock for exhibiting purposes will govern in all cases.
Exhibitors must provide their own feed, hay and straw.
Exhibits must stay in place until
All awards will be deemed final, unless fraud can be proven to the Fair Board.
No premium will be awarded to an unworthy exhibit even though it maybe the only one entered in the class. An inferior exhibit in absence of competition will be placed according to its merit.
Fair directors will make any changes or additions to these rules and regulations.
COMBINED YOUTH LIVESTOCK & JR POINT SHOW
Victor Meidinger, Supt.
Entries are due
Open to any 4-H member, FFA member, Jr. Breed Assoc. or Jr. Point Show member who has not reached his/her 21st birthday by show day. Swine, sheep and goats must be penned by
The small animal entries and judging will be held at
Dairy and beef must be stalled by
BEEF CATTLE
1. An exhibitor is limited to six animals and two entries per lot. 2. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected. 3. Market steers will be shown on the basis of weight.4. Heifers will be shown by breed.
LOT-Beef
101. Spring heifer calf, born on or between Mar. 1 and Apr. 30, 2009.
102. Junior heifer calf born on or between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2009.
103. Winter heifer calf born on or between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2008.
104. Fall heifer calf born on or between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2008.
105. Late summer yearling heifer, born on or between July 1 and
Aug. 31, 2008.
106. Early summer yearling heifer, born on or between May 1 and
June 30, 2008.
107. Spring yearling heifer, born on or between Mar. 1 and Apr. 30, 2008.
108. Junior yearling heifer, born on or between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2008.
109. Senior yearling heifer, born on or between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31, 2007.
110. Cow/calf pair.
111. Bull calf born after Jan. 1, 2009.
112. Market steers.
113. Pre-Teen Showmanship.
114. Teen Showmanship.
SWINE
1. An exhibitor is limited to six animals and two entries per lot.
2. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected.
3. Market swine will be shown on the basis of weight classification.
LOT-Swine
201. Registered gilt, born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
202. Registered gilt, born between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2008.
203. Registered gilt, born between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2008.
204. Registered sow, born between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2008.
205. Grade sow, born between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2008.
206. Grade gilt, born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
207. Grade gilt, born between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2008.
208. Registered boar, born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
209. Registered boar, born between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2008.
210. Market barrow
211. Market Gilt.
213. Pre-Teen Showmanship.
214. Teen Showmanship.
SHEEP
1. Each member is limited to six animals and two entries per lot. 2. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected. 3. Market lambs will be shown on the basis of weight classification.
LOT-Sheep
301. Registered spring ewe lamb, born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
302. Registered fall ewe lamb, born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2008.
303. Registered yearling ewe, born between Sept. 1, 2007 and
Aug. 31, 2008.
304. Grade spring ewe lamb born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
305. Grade fall ewe lamb, born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2008.
306. Grade yearling ewe, born between Sept. 1, 2007 and Aug. 31, 2008.
307. Registered spring ram lamb born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
308. Registered fall ram lamb, born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2008.
309. Market wether.
310. Market ewe lamb
311. Pre-Teen Showmanship
312. Teen Showmanship
DAIRY CATTLE
1. An exhibitor is limited to six animals and two entries per lot. 2. Champion and Reserve Champion female will be selected.
LOT-Dairy Cattle
400. Spring heifer calf, born after Mar. 1, 2009.
401. Winter heifer calf, born between Dec. 1, 2008 and Feb. 28, 2009.
402. Fall heifer, born between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30, 2008.
403. Summer yearling heifer, born between June 1 and Aug.31, 2008.
404. Spring yearling heifer, born between Mar. 1 and May.31, 2008.
405. Winter yearling heifer, born between Dec.1, 2007 and Feb.28, 2008.
406. Fall yearling heifer, born between Sept.1, 2007 and Nov.30, 2007.
407. Two-year-old, born between Sept. 1, 2006 and Aug. 31, 2007.
408. Two-year-old in milk, born between Sept. 1, 2006 and Aug. 31,
2007.
409. Dry cows over 3 years old, born before Sept. 1, 2007.
410. Lactating cows over 3 years old, born before Sept. 1, 2006.
411. Pre-Teen Showmanship
412. Teen Showmanship
GOATS
1. A member is limited to six animals and two entries per lot.
2. Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected.
3. Market goats will be shown on the basis of weight classification
LOT-Meat Goats
501. Doe, born March through April 2009.
502. Doe, born Jan. through Feb. 2009.
503. Doe, born Aug. through Dec. 2008.
504. Yearling Doe Aug. through July 2008
505. Two year old doe
506. Doe more than 2 years old
507. Buck, born March through April 2009.
508. Buck, born Jan. through Feb. 2009.
509. Market goat, born after Jan. 1, 2009
LOT-Dairy Goats
511. Doe, born March through April, 2009.
512. Doe, born Jan. through Feb.2009.
513. Doe, born Aug through Dec.2008.
514. Yearling doe born Aug, 2007 through July 2008.
515. Milker, under 2 years old.
516. Milker, 2 years old
517. Milker, 3 and 4 years old.
518. Milker, 5 years and older.
519. Dry doe more than 2 years old.
520. Buck born on or after Jan1,2009.
521. Pre Teen Showmanship
522. Teen Showmanship
POULTRY, RABBITS AND PETS
1. An exhibitor may exhibit once in each lot with a maximum of 10 entries. 2. Exhibitors must be present during judging. Animals will be brought to the table for show. Exceptions may be made by the judge or show superintendent.3.Champion and Reserve Champions will be selected. 4. Classes will be the same as listed in the 2009 ND State Fair 4-H book.
MCINTOSH COUNTY 4-H ANIMAL SHOW
The McIntosh County 4-H Animal Show will be held Friday, July 17. This show is for McIntosh County 4-Hers only. The show will have registration from noon to 1 p.m. The judging will start at 1:30 pm with the small animals followed by swine, sheep, dairy, goats and beef. The classes will be the same as the 2009 ND State Fair 4-H book.
OPEN CLASS COW/CALF PAIR
There will be separate divisions for the commercial cow/calf producer and the seed stock producer. The premiums that will be paid are: 1st-$40, 2nd-$30, 3rd-$20, 4th-$15, 5th-$10. They can be purebred or commercial, don't need to be groomed or halter broke, and will be shown in their pens, which will be inside the livestock barn.
The cow/calf pairs can be brought in as late as 11 a.m., Saturday, July 18. They have to stay on exhibit until 4 p.m. Sunday. You all have that good cow with an exceptional calf at side. Bring them to the fair and show them off!
Call or e-mail Bill Klein, extension agent, at (701) 288-3465 or william.klein@ndsu.edu by July 8 if you plan on bringing a cow/calf pair. If you don't notify us, a pen will not be set up.
4-H/FFA AND OPEN CLASS HORSE SHOW
Horse entry will be Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Judging will be held at 11:30 a.m. This show is open to anyone in the surrounding states.
Open to any 4-H or FFA member who is carrying a horse project.
LOT
701. Halter Jr.-13 and under.
702. Halter Sr.-14 and over.
703. Horsemanship Jr.-13 and under.
704. Horsemanship Sr.-14 and over.
705. Reining Jr.-13 and under.
706. Reining Sr.-14 and over.
707. Trail Jr.-13 and under.
708. Trail Sr.-14 and over.
709. Western Riding Jr.-13 and under.
710. Western Riding Sr.-14 and over. 712. Western Pleasure Sr.-14 and over 713. Hunt Seat Equitation Jr.-13 and under 714. Hunt Seat Equitation Sr.-14 and over 715. Hunter Under Saddle Jr.-13 and under 716. Hunter Under Saddle Sr.-14 and under
OPEN CLASS HORSE SHOW
Open breed classes will consist of three age divisions in each breed shown. Classes will consist of geldings, mares and stallions. All horses must remain until 4PM Sunday or forfeit premiums.
LOT
801. Under 1 year old.
802. Yearlings.
803. 2 or more years.
804. Reining.
805. Trail.
806. Western riding
807. Halter
808. Horsemanship
YOUTH SHOW/JR. POINT SHOW
PREMIUM LIST:
Youth Livestock-Breeding Classes
Swine: Blue-$10, Red-$8, White-$6
Sheep: Blue-$10, Red-$8, White-$6
Goats: Blue-$10, Red-$8, White-$6
Dairy: Blue-$20, Red-$15, White-$10
Beef: Blue-$20, Red-$15, White-$10
Youth Livestock-Market Classes
Steers: Blue-$30, Red-$20, White-$10
Lamb, Swine & Goat: Blue-$10, Red-$8, White-$6
CHAMPION LIVESTOCK PREMIUMS
Champion Steer-$250 R.Champion Steer-$150
Champion Beef Heifer-$250 R.Champion Beef Heifer-$150
Champion Dairy-$100 R.Champion Dairy-$50
Champion Mkt. Lamb-$100 R.Champion Mkt. Lamb-$50
Champion Ewe-$50 R.Champion Ewe-$25
Champion Ram-$50 R.Champion Ram-$25
Champion Mkt Swine-$100 R.Champion Mkt. Swine-$50
Champion Gilt-$50 R.Champion Gilt-$25
Champion Goat-$50 R.Champion Goat-$25
Poultry, Rabbits and Pets
Blue-$2.50, Red-$2.00, White-$$1.50
4-H/FFA Horses
Blue-$10, Red-$8, White-$6
Open Class Horses
4 or more in class: 1st--$10, 2nd--$8, 3rd--$6, 4th-$4.
3 in class: 1st--$8, 2nd--$6, $3rd-$4
2 in class: 1st--$6, 2nd--$4
1 in class: 1st-$5
MINIATURE HORSE SHOW
This is a new show for the 2009 Fair. It will be held Sunday, July 19 at 1PM. For entry forms, rules and regulations contact Bill Klein, Extension Agent, phone 701-288-3465, email- William.klein@ndsu.edu Entries are due July 1, 2009.
AGRICULTURE DIVISION
(OPEN CLASS)
All exhibits must stay in place until 8 p.m., Sunday, July 19. No one item may be exhibited in both 4-H and open class. However, one person may exhibit a separate item in each division.
SMALL GRAINS
LOT
49. Threshed grain-wheat, barley, oats, durum, flax-one quart.
51. Corn-12 ears or six stalks.
52. Sorghum-bundle of five.
53. Grasses and legumes, bundle of 3 inches in diameter.
54. Sunflowers-bundles of 3 stalks with wheat heads.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
LOT
55. Metal work.
56. Woodwork.
57. Welding.
58. Miscellaneous.
HOME ECONOMICS
(OPEN CLASS)
Millie Wald (701) 684-6221
Julie Spitzer (701) 288-3032
The time to enter open class exhibits is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 17. Judging will be at 1 p.m. on July 17.
All exhibit items must be grown, canned or made in the years 2008 or 2009 and be the work of the exhibitor.
CASH PRIZES INCREASED: All eligible exhibit items will receive a ribbon and a cash prize: $5 for purple ribbons, $3 for blue, $2 for red and $1 for white.
Remember, the contest is open class, so anyone can enter anything. All are welcome.
Exhibits must be approved regulation jars, such as Ball or Kerr. All jars should be thoroughly clean on the outside to be in display condition. Jams and jellies need sealed lids or a good wax seal. Include method and length of processing on all canned goods.
HOME CANNED GOODS
Lot 59-Pint or quart of canned fruit
Lot 60-Pint or quart of canned vegetable
Lot 61-Jams and jellies
Lot 62-Meats
Lot 63-Pickles and relish
Lot 64-Miscellaneous
FRESH VEGETABLES
Please Note! New rules
Lot 67-Three beans, green (calys attached)
Lot 68-Three beans, yellow (calys attached)
Lot 69-One beet (top one inch long)
Lot 70-One broccoli (minimum head diameter: three inches)
Lot 71-One cabbage (show with 1-2 green wrapper leaves)
Lot 72-One carrot (uniform type, one inch top)
Lot 73-One cauliflower (trim leaves flush with curd)
Lot 74-Three corn, sweet (show ears with husk on)
Lot 75-Three cucumbers, pickling (show with short stem)
Lot 76-One cucumber, slicing (not more than nine inches long)
Lot 77-One eggplant
Lot 78-Three Kohlrabi (remove root and leaf, stalks two to three inches long)
Lot 79-One onion, green table (maximum bulb diameter: 3/4- inch, tops: six inches long)
Lot 80-One onion, white, mature (shown with outer scales on, tops one inch long)
Lot 81-One onion, yellow, mature (shown with outer scales on, tops one inch long)
Lot 82-One onion, red, mature (shown with outer scales on, tops one inch
long)
Lot 83-Three peas (uniform pods, calys attached
Lot 84-One pepper, green (uniform shape and size)
Lot 85-One pepper, red (uniform shape and size)
Lot 86-One potato, red (uniform tubers)
Lot 87-Onepotato, white (uniform tubers)
Lot 88-Two radishes, red (show with one inch tops)
Lot 89-Two radishes, white (show with one inch tops)
Lot 90-One rutabaga (one inch tops)
Lot 91-One squash, summer (not over eight inches long)
Lot 92-One Swiss chard (remove roots from plant)
Lot 93-Two tomatoes, green (uniform fruits)
Lot 94-Two tomatoes, ripe (uniform fruits)
Lot 95-One turnip (show with one inch top)
Lot 96-Dill (three seed heads)
Lot 97-Celery (one stalk)
Lot 98-One melon
Lot 99-Three lettuce plants, with roots washed
Lot 100-One head lettuce
Lot 101-Parsnips (three roots)
Lot 102-Rhubarb (three stalks)
Lot 103-Three spinach plants
Lot 104-One winter squash
Lot 105-Three cherry tomatoes
Lot 106-Any other vegetable
FRESH FRUITS
Lot 110-Apples (three fruit)
Lot 111-Cherries (three fruit)
Lot 112-Crabapples (three fruit)
Lot 113-Currants (one pint)
Lot 114-Gooseberries (one pint)
Lot 115-Plums (three fruit)
Lot 116-Raspberries (one pint)
Lot 117-Strawberries (one pint)
Lot 118-Juneberries (one pint)
Lot 119-Chokecherries (one pint)
FLOWERS
Lot 125-Potted plant, blossoming
Lot 126-Potted plant, foliage species
Lot 127-Mixed bouquet
Lot 128-Single stalk
Lot 129-Floral arrangement
Lot 130-Silk flower arrangement
Lot 131-Dry flower arrangement
Lot 132-Miscellaneous
BAKED GOODS
No Box Mixes
Please Bring Recipe
Lot 135-One of the following: bread, cake, pie, kuchen, etc.
Lot 136-Four per plate of roll or cream puffs, etc.
Lot 137-Four each of cookies, doughnuts, bars, etc.
BAKING WITH HONEY
Lot 138-Four muffins (sweetening 100 percent honey)
Lot 139-Four cookies (at least 50 percent honey sweetening)
Lot 140-Cakes (sweetening at least 50 percent honey)
Lot 141-Yeast breads (sweetening 100 percent honey)
Lot 142-Quick breads (sweetening 100 percent honey)
CRAFTS AND HANDIWORK
(Wall hangings must be ready to hang)
Lot 143-Painting and etching
Lot 144-Quilting
Lot 145-Sewing (household accessories)
Lot 146-Ceramics
Lot 147-Decoupage
Lot 148-Leather work
Lot 149-Beading and string work
Lot 150-Miscellaneous
CLOTHING-ADULT
Lot 151-Blouses and tops-shirts
Lot 152-Dresses
Lot 153-Suits (men or women)
Lot 154-Pants (men or women)
Lot 155-Uniforms
Lot 156-Coats (men or women)
Lot 157-Children's clothing
Lot 158-Miscellaneous
KNITTING
Lot 160-Afghan
Lot 161-Wearable garments
Lot 162-Decorative household accessories
Lot 163-Miscellaneous
CROCHETING
Lot 170-Afghan
Lot 171-Wearable garments
Lot 172-Decorative household accessories
Lot 173-Miscellaneous
EMBROIDERY
Lot 180-Crewel
Lot 181-Candle wicking
Lot 182-Cross stitch
Lot 183-Hardanger
Lot 184-Needle point
Lot 185-Miscellaneous
MISCELLANEOUS
Lot 200-Miscellaneous items, such as eggs-one dozen