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Hamilton County Youth Fair Rule Book

January 6th-9th, 2016


RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE

HAMILTON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. General Rules – Applicable to Livestock and Home Economics Show

1. Eligibility

2. Residency

3. Age Group

4. Exhibitor Responsibility

5. Entry Deadlines

6. Entry Form

7. Liability

8. Dress Code

9. Premium Sale

10. Protests

11. Alcohol Ban

12. Superintendent’s Authority

B. Livestock Rules

1. Validation

2. Entry Fees

3. Entry Form

4. Late Fees

5. Class Breakdown

6. Check In/Check Out

7. Substitutions

8. Showmanship

9. Pee Wee/Clover Kids

10. Bedding

11. Awards

12. Special Awards

13. Unethically fitted animals

C. Home Economics Rules


Schedule of Events Sunday, January 3, 2016 1:00 p.m. Set Up All Departments Wednesday, January 6, 2016 2:45 p.m. Home Ec. Superintendents Meeting 3:30 p.m. Check In:

Craft Clothing & Textiles Photography

& Art Clover Kids

5:30 p.m. Doors closed to public - no late entries accepted! Only Authorized people will be

allowed to remain in the building after 5:30.

6:00 p.m. Orientation & Judges Supper 6:30 p.m. Judging Thursday, January 7, 2016 12:00 p.m. Livestock Check In Begins

12:00-4:00pm Hogs Breeding Sheep & Goats 4:00-6:00pm Market Lambs Market Goats/Cattle. All others as posted

2:45 p.m. Food Superintendent & Helper Orientation 3:30 p.m. Check In:

Food Clover Kids

5:30 p.m. All HE Division entries must be checked in - no late entries accepted! No unauthorized people in HE area while judging. 4:00 p.m. Check In:

Poultry 4:30 p.m. Poultry Show 6:00 p.m. Orientation & Food Judges Supper

Ag Mechanics Projects in place 6:00 pm

5:00 p.m. Check In: Rabbit

6:00 p.m. All animals in place. 5:30 p.m. Rabbit Show 6:30 p.m. Breeding Sheep Show Breeding Goat Show

7:00 p.m. Ag Mechanics Judging Friday, January 8, 2016 7:30 a.m. Market Goats

Showmanship Market Lambs Showmanship PeeWee Sheep 8:00 a.m. Home Economics Division Open to Public 11:30 a.m. Home Economics Items - for sale Home Economics Awards - Main Ring Breeding Swine

Prospect Swine Market Swine Showmanship

Saturday, January 9, 2016 7:30 a.m. Dairy Cattle Show

Showmanship Dairy Goats Pee Wee Swine

8:00 a.m. HE Division Open 9:00 a.m. Other Beef Heifers Longhorn Heifers

Beef Heifers Market Beef Show Showmanship

10:00 a.m. Home Economics - pick up entries 12:00 close 6:00 p.m. BBQ Meal 7:00 p.m. PREMIUM SALE Sunday, January 10, 2016 1:00 p.m. Clean Up **Arrows highlight important changes*** Please Remember: this is an all-volunteer show. Please do your part by helping keep trash picked up, dumping trash cans into dumpster before they get overstuffed, and helping wherever needed.


Hamilton County Jr. Junior Livestock Association

President Vice President Kenny Dolson Mason Bullard

Treasurer Secretary Nancy Diaz Brandi Murphree Show Secretary: Chrissy Lane Assistant Treasurer: Kristi Wagner

HCJLA Board Members Hico Evant Hamilton

Mike Christian Jason Parrish Danny Phillips Sherri Wolfe Misty Slone Stanley Sellers Kenny Dolson Mason Bullard

Brandi Murphree

Superintendents Overall Show Superintendent: Darrell Wagner Assistant Overall Show Superintendent: Will HaleCattle (Beef & Dairy) Superintendent: Brandt Edwards Sheep & Goat Superintendent: Shirley Marwitz Poultry Superintendent: Jodi Strickland Rabbit Superintendent: Debbie Sanford Breeding Sheep and Goat Superintendent: Cody Lane Swine Superintendent Blake Edwards Pee Wee Swine/ Clover Kids Superintendent: Doug Wagner Pee Wee Sheep: Ronnie McDonald Awards Superintendent: Mica Baize Food Superintendent: Deanna Melde & Suzi Bottlinger Craft Superintendent: Shawna McKandless/Kaylynn Wood Sewing Superintendent: Erin Craig Photography Superintendent: Elizabeth Marquess Technology: Misty Slone &Mary Ellen Burton Hamilton County Extension Agent Bruce Boyd/Kassie Fleming Hamilton FFA Advisors Toby Long; Terry Baize Evant FFA Advisor Landon Buffe Hico FFA Advisors Eric Kale; Josh Sanders Hamilton FCCLA Advisor Kim Luker


Please make out checks to the Hamilton County Junior Livestock Assoc. (HCJLA) for all entries.

Please note that check in and weigh in times for all livestock has changed! A complete buyers listing will be available shortly after the Livestock Show. The buyers and other donors for the Hamilton County Youth Fair are the reason that the show has been so successful in past years and it is important that all exhibitors express their appreciation to these individuals and businesses. The Livestock Show Board of Directors encourages exhibitors, parents, and advisors to let these donors know how important they are to the Show. It is also important that exhibitors follow through with their written thank you notes in a timely manner following the Show. Premium Sale Add-Ons: There will be no minimum for add-ons however there will be a minimum amount of $50 PER EXHIBITOR, to have a contributor’s name announced during the sale, and ALL ADD-ONS MUST BE PAID IN FULL AND PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF SALE.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Hamilton County Livestock Association in an effort to encourage higher education of our youth will present scholarships to graduating students each spring. The dollar amount and number of scholarships given will be determined by the scholarship committee. Applicants must have participated in at least three county shows during their high school years including their senior year. Applicants must also compete and file a scholarship application by the announced deadline and attend an institution of higher learning following graduation. Criteria will be available through FFA / FCCLA or 4-H Advisors. The deadline for scholarship applications is Dec. 4th, 2015. The application is attached to the end of the rule book. If you have any questions contact a HCLA board member or an Advisor. We will announce the recipients during the Youth Fair Auction.


General Rules and Regulations for Hamilton County Youth Fair

January 6 – 9, 2016

A. GENERAL RULES 1. Eligibility – All participants must be a member of a Hamilton County 4-H Club or the Hamilton, Hico or Evant FFA, JR FFA, FCCLA Chapters. Members must be in the 3rd grade to the 12th grade and may not be older than 19 years of age as of show date. A student that is considered academically ineligible by their school district at show time SHALL NOT SHOW NOR SHALL HIS/HER ENTRY BE SHOWN. Home schooled youth must show proof at show date of passing grades. Proof of compliance with this requirement may be required. 2. Residency - Participants must * attend public or private school in Hamilton County or * live in a Hamilton, Hico or Evant ISD. (A child’s residence of divorced parents is determined by the county of residence of the custodial parent.) * Home schooled participants will be counted as part of the district in which they reside; however, if the last public school in which a member of the family was enrolled was Hamilton, Hico, or Evant ISD and they are members of Hamilton County 4-H Club, then they shall meet the residency requirement. Participants transferring into a qualifying district after validation or entry deadline dates but before show must be in good standing with their former club or chapter and meet all other requirements of this show. Proof of compliance with the residency requirement may be required. 3. Age Groups - Age groups for Home Economics division and showmanship for Livestock division are as follows: Pee Wee / Clover Kids: 4 years old – 2nd grade Junior Division: 3rd grade – 13 years old Senior Division: 14-19 years old 4. Exhibitor Responsibility - All exhibited animals must be under the care of the exhibitor. All items in the home economics area, MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY EXHIBITOR. Any entry found to be in violation of this rule will be disqualified at the sole discretion of the judges. 5. Entry Deadline – December 1, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. to either FFA Advisor or the Hamilton County Extension Office. All participants must complete and turn in the entry forms attached to FCCLA, FFA teachers or County Agents prior to the deadline. Any entry, Livestock or Home Economics Division, that does not include the required information will be considered incomplete and not a valid entry. All entry forms must be submitted with the necessary entry fee. 6. Entry Form Each entry form will contain the following statement to be signed by the Exhibitor:

I have read the rules of the Hamilton County Youth Fair and agree to abide by the rules as stated. I represent that I am in compliance with all rules including eligibility. I release the Show, directors, officers,


volunteers, superintendents and judges from any loss, damage, or injury to my person, animals, or property. I understand that in the case of scholastic ineligibility, I will not be able to show nor will my animal/project be shown.

7. Liability All exhibitors will be under the control and direction of the Hamilton County Livestock Association but the Association and its member and volunteers will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any damage or loss suffered by him/her or anyone else as a result of his/her actions. 8. Dress Code-All exhibitors will be required to follow this dress code when entering the show ring and premium sale ring. Exhibitors are encouraged to dress appropriately at all times. Each superintendent will be responsible for enforcing the code. The dress code includes:

A. Shirts will have sleeves and collars and be tucked in-no midriff shirts. B. Spaghetti straps are not allowed unless another shirt is worn underneath or over. C. Extreme holes or slashes in jeans/pants are not allowed. D. Baggy jeans/pants are not allowed. E. Jeans/pants worn above the hip bone. F. Jeans/pants will be hemmed at the bottom. G. No caps. Cowboy hats are allowed. H. Open-toe shoes are not allowed. I. Visible tattoos are not allowed. J. Male exhibitors must be clean shaven. K. Males may not wear any ornamental jewelry on their ears. By the same token, both

genders are not allowed to wear any visible piercing ornaments on the nose, eyebrow, or tongue.

L. Hair must meet school dress code. 9. Conduct

A. Any exhibitor, parent, or other individual who shows disrespect or interferes with any show official

or judge:

A-1. Person(s) will be asked to leave the fairgrounds by the show superintendent or

their agent.

Should the person(s) in question refuse to leave, law enforcement will be called

and they will escort the person(s) from the fairgrounds.

Person(s) will not be allowed to return to the grounds until a formal, written

apology is made by the person(s) to the show official or judge that the incident was

directed against.

Should the person be an exhibitor, any judging classes that are missed as a result

of their removal from the grounds will be forfeited by the exhibitor.

Should the person be an exhibitor, any prizes or monies won will be forfeited should

they refuse to make apology.

Should a second incident from the person(s) occur at any point in time following

the first incident, person(s) will barred from current show and the show in the next

year.

Should a third incident occur from the person(s) occur at any point in time following


the second incident, person(s) will be permanently barred from the show.

Person(s) who have been removed from the show because of an incident may

appeal to the board of directors at the first Hamilton County Youth Fair meeting

following the show where the incident occurred. The board will hear the side of the

show superintendent and the complainant and rule on the incident. Board ruling

will be final with no further appeal.

Should the board rule in favor of the complainant, any suspensions from the show

will be revoked.

Should the person(s) involved in the incident be an exhibitor and their appeal is

Upheld by the board, all prizes and monies that were earned will be restored if

possible.

B. Exhibitors, parents, or their agents are strictly prohibited to make improper contact with any judge

for the Hamilton County Youth Fair until the judging of their entries is completed. Should any exhibitor,

parent, or their agent make improper contact with the judge before they have completed judging, their

entries will be immediately disqualified. Should a second incident of improper contact with a judge ever

occur again at any point in time by the exhibitor or by anyone acting on their behalf, exhibitor will be

permanently barred from the show. Exhibitors, parents, or their agents may appeal to the Hamilton County

Youth Fair any suspensions as a result of improper contact with judges. The board’s ruling will be final

with no further appeals.

C. Any exhibitor, parent, or their agent who engages in “bullying” another exhibitor either written,

verbally, or with the use of body language will be subject to the same penalties as outlined in rule 9A.

10. Premium Sale –

a. Eligible Sale Entries -- The following entries are eligible for the premium sale: Minimum of 3 head per division for the entries to be eligible for premium sale. Top 75% of each class of market lambs, market goats, market hogs, and all breeding classes Top 75% of each class of poultry and rabbits Grand and Reserve Champions in the Home Economics Division Qualifying sale order steers – After judging of classes, steer exhibitors must bring back one steer per exhibitor for placement in the sale order. No more than 75% of the total number of steers in the Show will be in the premium sale. There will be no bumping. Please see attached form for auction breakdown. (For these purposes, numbers will be rounded up to the next whole number when the decimal is 50% or better.) b. Exhibitors – Each exhibitor may sell only one entry in the premium sale. Exhibitors wishing to sell an entry in the premium sale or to sell an animal on the floor price must let the Show Manager know no later than 10:00 am on the final day of the show. If judging is not completed at this time, the Show Superintendent may extend the time. Late premium sale entries will be charged a late fee of $50.00. Exhibitors must appear in the sale ring at


their scheduled time on sale night unless an approved substitute is present pursuant to Livestock Rule 6. All Premium Sale exhibitors must report to the show grounds for set up before the show or clean up on Sunday after the show. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $100.00 being deducted from their premium check. c. Commission – A 7% commission fee will be charged on all items sold through the Premium Sale and the floor bid process. This commission is the responsibility of the exhibitor. d. Thank You – All premium sale exhibitors must send approved thank you cards to all buyers of their entries and award sponsors. The Thank You cards must be turned in to the exhibitor’s supervising agent or teacher with proper postage and address. Supervisors will mail all thank you cards. Award and sale proceeds will be distributed to the supervisors or teachers. IF THE THANK YOU CARD IS NOT TURNED INTO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE PREMIUM SALE, THE FUNDS WILL BE FORFEITED AND DEPOSITED INTO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. e. Home Economic Sales – Exhibitors selling a food item must furnish a freshly made item for the sale for delivery to the buyers. Non-food items should be cleaned and presented in an attractive manner.

11.PROTESTS. The judge’s and superintendent’s decisions are final. Any formal protest must be made in writing. The written protest must cite the rule in question. The protest must be accompanied by a deposit of $150 cash, which will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. Protests must be made within 30 minutes following that species Champion selection.” Judging will not be interrupted for protest investigation. All protests must be tendered to the Show Superintendent. Any protest must include a written explanation of all efforts to resolve the protest with the division superintendent. The Show Superintendent, with the assistance of the division superintendents, will determine all protests. The Show Superintendent’s decisions will be final. 12. Alcohol Ban – No alcohol shall be consumed at the show site during the show. At the discretion of the Show Superintendent, any person present that appears to be intoxicated will be asked to leave the premises. 13. Superintendents’ Authority – All exhibits, projects and animals will be under the control and guidance of the respective superintendents who have the right to reclassify any entry if they feel it is in the best interest of the entry. It is the superintendents’ decision to excuse any animal from the ring for an unruly animal and to enforce the dress code. It is the superintendents’ decision to reject any home economics entry that does not qualify for the show. Superintendents for each show will be elected at the April meeting preceding the show. All superintendents must be in good standing with the Association by April 1st. They will not be in good standing if they owe any money to the Association or the Show or any buyer pools. If they are not in good standing, they can and will be replaced at the next meeting.


B. LIVESTOCK RULES 1. County Validation. All market animals, including market steers, market swine, market sheep and market goats, must be brought in to the location selected by the Superintendents and properly validated on the validation schedule for the species as follows: All breeding entries must have either registration papers in the exhibitor’s name, or be validated according to the dates below. Bring registration with you to validation. Beef Steers……..……………………..…………………………………………………. June 30 Breeding Beef Heifers, Dairy Cattle………………………… …………………. October 31 Sheep and Goats (mrkt & breeding)……..…………………………………….. October 31 Swine (mrkt and breeding) ………………………………………………………. November 30 Broilers and Turkeys ………………………………………………………………… December 1 Rabbits (Breeding and meat pens) …………………………………………….. December 15 All entries must be owned, on feed, in the possession of, and in the care of the exhibitor by these dates. Animals may be validated in family names rather than individual exhibitor names on validation day. Final interpretation and decision will be at the Show Superintendent’s discretion. All broilers and turkeys will be ordered from the same source at the same time through the vocational teachers or County Extension Agent. Any swine barrows that might want to participate in the prospect show must be validated and have a state validation tag. 2. Entry Fees - All entry fees will be $20.00. No entry fee will be refunded. 3. Entry Forms – All exhibitors will complete the entry form attached hereto as Exhibit A. At entry date, each child within the family must present completed entry forms with the name of the individual, club, and animal information included. Market Swine, Sheep, and Goats will be classified at weigh in. 4. Late Fees - Late entries will be accepted until animal weigh-in and classification on the Thursday of the show. An additional $50.00 late fee will be assessed for each entry tendered after the December 1, 2015, deadline. If animals are reclassified or substituted within a family pursuant to these rules, corrections will be made at weigh-in. 5. Class breakdown- In all market departments, exhibitors may enter a maximum of four animals in each department with no more than two animals in any one class. There will be no limit on breeding classes, except no more than two entries per person per class. All entries in the breeding Sheep, Goat, Swine, Cattle show must be female. Exhibitors with more than one entry in a class must have the other entry shown by another eligible exhibitor. Exhibitors with only one entry in a class must show that entry themselves unless they are ill and cannot be present to show. In classes where there is no competition for champion, the banner may be awarded if the animal is worthy in the sole discretion of the judge. All judge’s decisions are final. 6. Check In/Out- Entries must arrive and be in place by designated time on show schedule. Animals will be weighed in at the direction of the Show Superintendent. Substitutions may be made within the family at weigh in, but no child will be allowed to show more animals than he or she entered. Ownership must be designated before the animal


leaves the scales, after which, no changes may be made. Exhibitors or a representative of the family will be present at weigh in to designate ownership, and verify association membership i.e. FFA, 4-H. There will only be one re-weigh allowed per animal no exceptions, re-weighs will only be allowed if you are overweight/underweight. Weigh in cards will be held and filled in by the appropriate department superintendent or designee. All animals found to be sick, diseased, or below show quality may be removed from the show grounds at the direction of the sifting committee. All livestock superintendents will serve as the sifting committee. The committee will have the discretion to remove any objectionable exhibit. Animals will not be released from the show grounds until the show is over on Saturday or at the direction of the General Superintendent. (Exception: lactating dairy cows and lactating dairy goats only may arrive before show time on Saturday). Rabbits and poultry will be released at the direction of the Rabbit and Poultry Superintendent. Due to limited pen space, breeding goats and breeding sheep must arrive on Thursday afternoon by 6:00 pm and must go home after the show Thursday night. The Overall Grand Champion Market Animal and Reserve Grand Champion Market animal of each species will be asked to remain and be present, along with their exhibitor, for the premium sale Saturday evening. 7. Substitutions – The participant who claimed ownership of the animal at weigh in/classification/check in must show the animal in the ring and be present for the premium sale unless: * The participant has two animals in the same class. Another exhibitor can show the second animals. The owner will show one of the animals and must try to enter the show ring before his/her substitute. * Another UIL school sponsored event is taking place at the same time and the exhibitor must be present. Another exhibitor can show the animals. * The exhibitor is sick. Another exhibitor can show the animals. * There is a close death/major illness in the family. * At least 10 days in advance of the show, participant has received the Show Superintendent’s permission for another exhibitor to show the animal. This decision is at the Show Superintendent’s discretion and will not generally be granted. Substitution will not be allowed because the animal is unruly or the exhibitor is scared. This is no excuse.

8. Showmanship-A showmanship award will be presented to the Junior and Senior Exhibitor chosen as demonstrating the best showmanship in each division. Divisions include sheep, goat, swine, beef, rabbit, and poultry. Showmanship will be a separate class for each species. There is a $5 entry fee and all money will go to the winner of each division. 9. Pee/ Wee Clover Kid Show- A Pee Wee Showmanship division will be conducted in the sheep and swine divisions. Awards will be given to winners in this division. Exhibitors can only show in one category. All exhibitors’ parents must sign a release of liability. If an exhibitor is younger than 5 years of age, a parent or guardian over the age of 18 must accompany them in the ring during the show. 10. Bedding – All exhibitors must provide their own bedding. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to clean out the pen after the animal has left the show. The Exhibitor is required to take the used materials to the designated area. A penalty will be assessed if the pen is not cleaned. The Show Superintendent has the authority to deduct the penalty which cannot exceed $100 from any award or premium sale check.


11. Award – At least 10 pens or exhibits must be entered in a market class before a buckle will be awarded. (Previous years’ entries will determine if a buckle is ordered.) 12. Special Awards – a. Herdsman – This award is presented to a Senior and a Junior exhibitor in the Show for overall outstanding characteristics that make this individual unique and leaves a lasting impact on all participants. The recipients are chosen by the 4H agents and FFA advisors at the discretion. Awards will be given to the exhibitor best representing each of the following: Evant FFA, Hamilton FFA, Hamilton County 4-H, and Hico FFA b. Jeff Fox Memorial Award – Market steer exhibitor selected on best overall job of showmanship and presentation of the steer. c. Jayson Harris Memorial Award – Beef heifer exhibitors only selected on overall presentation of the animal and knowledge of the beef heifer project. d. Cattleman’s Award in Honor of Gayland Stephens – The recipient of this award must exhibit the finest overall qualities including - outstanding in his/her fitting, herdsmanship, showmanship, sportsmanship, knowledge of the animal and knowledge of their division. - very well-mannered in interactions with the judge(s) and show personnel, and someone with high standards at all times. - exemplify qualities of a good cattleman through great care for their animal, personally grooming and caring for the animal, and in depth knowledge of the breed and its uses.

- perform at an outstanding level in all areas and demonstrate a good spirit with all others.

The recipient will be chosen by the judge with input from the show superintendents and the Stephens’ family members (when available). e. Melissa Green Memorial Award – This award is to an exhibitor demonstrating hard work and effort without regard to the placing of the animals. The FFA advisors, 4H leaders and County Agents may nominate exhibitors of market lambs for this award based on their efforts, knowledge of their lamb, and personal involvement in its care. The award is presented by Sue Green. f. Jennifer Hall Memorial Award – In honor of Jennifer’s love for the Show and the fitting and showing of her lambs, Sandy and Roseanne Hall present this award to the exhibitor with the best fitted lamb in the market show. 13. Unethically Fitted Livestock. The showing of unethically fitted livestock is prohibited. Unethical fitting shall be deemed to consist of any method altering the natural confirmation of any part of the animal.


Department 100 Cattle Cattle Superintendent: Brandt Edwards

Overall Show Superintendent: Darrell Wagner

Weigh-In: January 7, 2016 at 4pm

Weight Cards to be turned in by 6pm

Dairy Cattle Show January 9, 2016 at 7:30 am

Beef Heifers January 9, 2016 at 9:00 am

Market Steers to follow the Beef Heifers

Showmanship to follow Steer Show

Division Steer

Class 01 Steers

1. All market beef animals will be shown by weight with as equal classes as possible.

2. Steers must weigh a minimum of 900 lbs. to be eligible for the show.

3. The heifer and steer show would be considered “Blow & Go”, meaning no glues,

adhesives or paint would be allowed in fitting the animals.

Division Heifers

Class 02 Heifers

1. Heifers must be registered with a registration certificate issued by the breed association OR have a

breeder affidavit signed for the date of birth and be tagged at validation on or before October 31st prior to

the show and not more than three years old as of September 1st prior to the show; will be able to show with

or without calf at side.

2. Heifers will be shown by breed groups. A champion and reserve heifer in each breed division with an

overall champion and overall reserve champion.

A. English Breeds (Hereford, Angus, Shorthorn, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, etc.)

B. American Breeds (Brahman, Beefmaster, Santa Gertrudis, etc.)

C. Exotics (Limousin, Maine, Anjou, Chianina, Simmental, Charolais, etc.)

If numbers warrant, they will be broken into classes by date of birth.

3. The heifer and steer show would be considered “Blow & Go”, meaning no glues,

adhesives or paint would be allowed in fitting the animals

Division Longhorn Heifers

Class 03 Longhorn Heifers

1. Heifers must be registered with a registration certificate issued by the breed association OR have a

breeder affidavit signed for the date of birth and be tagged at validation on or before October 31st

prior to the show and not more than three years old as of September 1st prior to the show; will be

able to show with or without calf at side

Division Commercial

Class 04 Commercial Steers


1. Objective – To highlight the commercial cattle industry and provide 4-H and FFA members a learning

experience emphasizing selection, record keeping, feeding, animal health, industry standards, public

speaking and technical knowledge.

2. Entry – each junior exhibitor may enter one pen of two (2) steers. One steer may constitute a pen;

however, it will result in an immediate deduction of 20 points. Replacement steers will NOT be accepted.

3. Ownership – Steers of any beef breed are eligible to be entered in this show. Exhibitors in this division

must have owned their steers on or before September 15, the year preceding the show. And the steers must

have been fed and cared for by the exhibitor from the date of acquisition throughout the Commercial Steer

Show.

4. Weighing – Weights will be calculated as follows

Initial Weight – Steers must be individually weighed between September 6-15, 2014 on a certified

livestock scale by a certified weigh master. This weight will be the “initial weight for the feeding

record. The official scale ticket should include: weight date, individual animal weight, animal

identification (i.e. ear tag, brand), breeder of the animal, buyer of the animal, signature of the

certified weigh master. The official scale ticket should be retained and submitted with the record

book upon arrival of the Hamilton County Youth Fair.

Record Weight – Steers must be officially weighed, individually, on a certified livestock scale by a

certified weigh master, between December 26, 2014 – January 2, 2015. This weight will be the

“record weight” for the feeding records. The official scale ticket should include: weigh date,

individual animal weight, animal identification (i.e. ear tag, brand), and signature of the certified

weight master. The official scale ticket should be retained and submitted with the Record Book upon

arrival of the Hamilton County Youth Fair.

Check In / Sale Weight – Each steer must weigh-in between 1,000 and 1,350 lbs. Failure to comply

will result in point deductions (see point breakdown). There will be NO reweighs.

Day 1 = Initial Weigh Date

Ending Day = Record Weigh Date

5. Record Books – Exhibitors must maintain an official San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Commercial Steer

Record Book including feeding, animal health, income and expense record regarding their commercial Steer

project. An Official Commercial Steer Record Book may be obtained at www.sarodeo.com. The Official

S.A.L.E. Commercial Steer Record Book must be completed and submitted upon arrival at the show. All

receipts and related records must be attached. Record books must be complete, neat and accurate.

Exhibitors must submit their Record Book for judging in person. All calculations are to be rounded to the

hundredth decimal from the beginning of the project.

6. Live Visual Evaluation – Junior Commercial Steers visually evaluated based on the USDA quality and

yield grades for slaughter steers. Steers must be presented for live visual evaluation.

7. Quality and Yield Point Schedule – The following point schedule will apply to the Live Visual Evaluation

Quality & Yield Point Schedule

Quality Grade Points Yield Grade Points

Prime 10 Yield Grade #1 10

Choice-Average/High 8 Yield Grade #2 6

Choice-Low 6 Yield Grade #3 3

Select 4 Yield Grade #4 0

Standard 0 Yield Grade #5 0

http://www.sarodeo.com/


8. Public Speaking/ Questions – Each exhibitor must recite a memorized speech lasting a minimum of three

(3) minutes and a maximum of five (5) minutes regarding their project, what they learned and how it relates

to the industry. There will be a point deduction of ¼ point per fifteen (15) seconds the exhibitor is shorter or

longer than the allotted speech limit. Each exhibitor will be required to answer verbal question regarding

their commercial steer project following delivery of their speech.

9. Beef Science Test – Exhibitors will be administered a written, Beef Science Test. Only exhibitors may

enter the test area. Study Guide links will be available online at the Official San Antonio Stock Show &

Rodeo internet site www.sarodeo.com. The Beef Science Test will be composed of questions derived from this

Study Guide and other sources.

10. Horns – Steers must have horns tipped with no more than three inches of horn growth beyond the base of

the head.

Exhibitors Scorecard

Animal Visual Evaluation Possible Points (If all complete) Total Points

Yield Grade (Steer A) 10

Yield Grade (Steer B) 10

Quality Grade (Steer A) 10

Quality Grade (Steer B) 10 40

Exhibitor

Beef Science Test 35

Public Speaking/Question 35 70

Record Book

Record Book 8

Cost of gain (Pen of 2 head) 4

Average Daily Gain (Pen of 2) 4

Feed conversion (Pen of 2) 4 20

Totals (maximum) 130

Discounts

Pen of 1 Head -20

Missed General / Ultrasound Orientation -10

Missed Live Evaluation Orientation -10

Weight

Below Weight Target: (2 point deduction per 25 lbs.)

975-999 -2

950-974 -4

925-949 -6

900-924 -8

899 and less – 2 point deduction per 25 lbs.

Above Weight Target: (1 point deduction per 25 lbs.)

1351-1375 -1

1366-1400 -2

1401 and more – 1 point deduction per 25 lbs.

Beef Division (by Class)

Beef Heifer

Beef Market Cattle/Steers

Commercial Steer Show


Division Dairy Cattle

Registered and grade cattle will show together. Age will be determined as June 1 & Dec. 1 breaks.

Classes:

05 Dairy Heifers

06 Dairy Heifers

07 Dairy Heifers

08 Cows in Milk


Department 200 Goats Market Goat Superintendent: Shirley Marwitz

Breeding Goat Superintendent: Cody Lane

Overall Superintendent: Darrell Wagner

Goat Department

Market GoatWeigh-in: January 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Market Goat Weight Cards due by 6:00 pm

Breeding Goat Check in by 4pm January 7th

Breeding Goat Show January 7, 2016 to immediately follow breeding sheep

Breeding Sheep Show will begin at 6:30 pm

Dairy Goat Show January 9, 2016 immediately following Dairy Cattle

Market Goat Show January 8, 2016 at 7:30am

Showmanship to follow

Division Breeding Boer Goats

Commercial and registered will show together. There will be classes for does only. Split the breeding goat

baby tooth goes into 2 classes by weight if numbers warrant.

Classes:

09 Doe kids

10 Mature Does (2 tooth and over)

Division Dairy Goats

Does only, registration papers are not required. All dairy goats will be dehorned. Show will be winter clip

only.

Classes:

11 Does (0-6 months)

12 Does (7 months - 1 year)

13 Does (1 year to freshening)

14 All Milking Does

Division Market Goats

Market goats must be weighed in and checked by superintendent at show time. All market goats must weigh

a minimum of 50 lbs. to be shown. No maximum weight. Goats will be divided by weight with no more than

15 head per class.

All market goats must be dehorned or tipped. All market goats must have a hair length of 3/8 inches or less.

An award will be given to the champion and reserve champion in each weight division.

Classes:

15 Light

16 Medium

17 Heavy


Department 300 Sheep Sheep Superintendent: Shirley Marwitz

Breeding Sheep Superintendent: Cody Lane


Market Sheep Weigh-in: January 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Market Sheep Weight Cards due by 6:00 pm

Breeding Sheep Check in by 4pm January 7th

Breeding Sheep Show: January 7, 2016 at 6:30 pm

Market Lambs Show: January 8, 2016 immediately following the Market goats/showmanship

Showmanship to follow market show

Division

Breeding Sheep

Classes:

18 Breeding Fine Wool Ewe Lambs

19 Breeding Fine Wool Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)

20 Breeding Southdown Ewe Lambs (milk teeth)

21 Breeding Southdown Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)

22 Breeding Medium Wool Ewe Lambs (all milk teeth)

23 Breeding Medium Wool Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)

24 Breeding Cross Ewe Lambs

25 Breeding Cross Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)

26 Breeding Hair Sheep Ewe Lambs (all milk teeth)

27 Breeding Hair Sheep Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)

Division

Market Sheep : Lambs must be slick shorn from the knee up, with no more than 1/4 inch of wool at show

time. Minimum weight is 90 pounds on all breeds except Southdown and Hair Sheep. Southdown and Hair

Sheep minimum is 70 pounds. No maximum. Lambs will be divided by weight with no more than 15 lambs

per class. Lambs will be classified into the following classes listed below. An award will be given to the

champion and the reserve champion in each breed.

Classes:

28 Market Lambs-Fine Wool

29 Market Lambs-Fine Wool - Medium Wool Cross

30 Market Lambs-Southdown

31 Market Lambs-Dorper/Dorper Cross (Hair sheep must be 50% hair breed)

32 Market Lambs-Medium Wool


Department 400 Swine Swine Superintendent: Blake Edwards


Weigh-in: January 7, 2016 at 12:00-4:00 pm

Weight Cards due by 4:00 pm

Only one re-weigh is allowed, and only for those over or under the allowed weight limits.

Breeding Swine Show January 8, 2016 immediately following the Market Lamb/ Showmanship Show

This will be approximately 12:00 pm please be advised that we will try to begin earlier if the Market Lamb

Show is completed before this time.

Prospect Swine: Immediately following Breeding Swine

Market Swine: Immediately following Prospect Swine

Showmanship

Division Breeding Swine: All animals will be shown by weight with as equal classes as possible. Gilts only.

There will be no boar classes. Breeding gilts must be born between July 1st and September 15th of the year

before the show, AND must be between 100 pounds-340 pounds. Animals must be validated. An award will

be given to the champion and the reserve champion in each breed.

Classes:

33 Breeding Gilts-Duroc

34 Breeding Gilts-Hampshire

35 Breeding Gilts-Yorkshire

36 Breeding Gilts-Other Pure Breeds

37 Breeding Gilts-Crossbred

Division: Prospect Swine Weight range up to 204 pounds. Only barrows with a state validation tag will be eligible for these classes.

Five Breed Divisions which include: Hampshire, Duroc, Yorks, OPB, Crosses. At the discretion of the swine

superintendent, classes may further be broken by weight. Barrows must be owned by the date of and

validated at the state swine validation time. 75% of the entries will be eligible for the premium sale. An

award will be given to the champion and the reserve champion in each breed. The entry fee would be the

same as the market swine entry fee. Swine entered in this class would not be eligible to be floored. Any

entries into the prospect class will count towards the limit of four entries into the market swine show.

Classes:

38 Prospect Swine-Duroc

39 Prospect Swine-Hampshire

40 Prospect Swine- Yorkshire

41 Prospect Swine-Other Pure Breeds

42 Prospect Swine-Crossbred

Division: Market Swine:

All swine will be shown by breeds (Durocs, Hampshires, Yorkshires,Other Pure Breeds, and Cross) with no

more than 15 head per class. Minimum weight is 205 pounds; maximum weight is 275 pounds – NO

TOLERANCE. An award will be given to the champion and the reserve champion in each breed.

Classes:

43 Market Swine-Duroc

44 Market Swine-Hampshire

45 Market Swine-Yorkshire

46 Market Swine-Other Pure Breeds

47 Market Swine-Crossbred


Department 500 Poultry Poultry Superintendent: Jodi Strickland

Overall Show Superintendent: Darrell Wagner

Weigh-In: January 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Poultry Show will begin at 4:30 pm

Poultry Department

Exhibitors must be present at time of judging. Exhibitors may show up to 4 entries in the broilers division

and 4 entries in the turkey division. Poultry will be sifted and then judged. Sifted birds will not be eligible

for the premium sale. No weight limit on turkeys.

Division: Broilers

Classes:

48 Cockerels (Pen of three)

49 Pullets (Pen of three)

Division: Turkeys

Classes:

50 Turkey Toms

51 Turkey Hens

Department 600 Rabbits Rabbit Superintendent: Debbie Sanford


Weigh-In: January 7, 2016 at 5:00 pm

Rabbit Show will begin January 8, 2016 at 5:30 pm

Rabbit Department

Breeding classes will include classes for bucks and does. Exhibitors may also enter four pens of fryers. Pens

will consist of 3 rabbits all the same breed & variety. Each pen is considered one entry and it will be a $20

entry fee per pen. Weight 3 lb. each - max 5 lbs. each. Exhibitors must be present at judging. Classes for

breeding rabbits will be broken into age and breed (fancy or commercial) if numbers warrant.

Showmanship will be by scorecard. There will be a Junior and a Senior age group.

Division: Breeding Rabbits

Classes:

52 Breeding Doe (6 mos. and younger)

53 Breeding Does (6 mos. and older)

54 Breeding Bucks (6 mos. and younger)

55 Breeding Bucks (6 mos. and older)

Division: Market Rabbits

Class:

56 Fryer Rabbits (pen of 3)


Department 700 Showmanship Overall Superintendent: Darrell Wagner

Showmanship classes will be held for each of the following species;

Goat, Sheep, Swine, Cattle, Poultry, and Rabbit

There will be a junior and senior division in each species.

You will be required to be signed up for the showmanship classes by your weigh in/check in deadline.

Buckles will be awarded.

Classes:

57 Junior Lamb Showmanship

58 Senior Lamb Showmanship

59 Junior Goat Showmanship

60 Senior Goat Showmanship

61 Junior Swine Showmanship

62 Senior Swine Showmanship

63 Junior Cattle Showmanship

64 Senior Cattle Showmanship

65 Junior Rabbit Showmanship

66 Senior Rabbit Showmanship

67 Junior Poultry Showmanship

68 Senior Poultry Showmanship


Department 800 Agricultural Mechanics Overall Superintendent: Darrell Wagner

Department Superintendent: Chad Ondrusek

Check-in: January 7, 2016 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

Judging: January 7, 2016 @ 7:00 pm.

Entry Fee is $20 per entry. There is a separate entry form for the Ag mechanics Dept. directly after the

livestock form. All projects must have been made in the 2015 calendar year

Individual projects should be solely owned and all major construction steps completed by the individual.

This does not prohibit assistance in holding for nailing or other minor help.

Entry form must state: What entry is and the class it is entered in. If a project is entered in the wrong class

the projects will be classified by the Ag Mechanics Superintendent.

Shop project entries cannot be entered in the Home Ec. Division/Creative Arts.

Shop projects may be individual or team projects.

Each class will have a Jr. and Sr. division. Senior is 8th grade to 12th, and Junior is 3rd to 7th grade.

Classes

Farm & Ranch: 69A Wood: 69B Metal Example: trailers, creep and mineral feeders, saddle racks, hayforks, box blades, carry-alls, shop tables,

wire rollers, goat carriers, hay unrollers, tractors, etc.

Yard Conveniences: 70A Wood: 70B Metal Example: picnic tables, swings, arbors, playhouses, wood racks, Bar-B-Que pits, fish cookers, smokers, etc.

Household Projects: 71A Wood: 71B Metal

Example: gun cabinets, hutches, corner shelves, cedar chests, household furniture, coffee tables, chests,

baker’s racks, etc.

Wildlife 72

Example: deer stands, deer feeders, hog traps, game hangers, etc.

Projects will be judged on a point system as follows:

Points

A. Workmanship ........................................... 35

B. Sound structural design & balance.......... 25

C. Degree of difficulty................................... 20

D. Documentation......................................... 10

E. Originality................................................ 10

Total Points ................................................. 100

Ribbons will be awarded 1st-5th, and an overall Grand and Reserve Champion will be awarded from the

champions of each class. The Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Project of the show will be allowed to

sale in the premium sale and the participant can keep their project. In case of a Team Entry- Each team

member can only sell one project in the premium sale. For Example: A 3 person Team makes the premium

sale with their ag mechanics project, and one of the members decides to sell their steer project instead, the

sale money would be split between the remaining two team members.

Exhibitors will be allowed to sell these projects during the show using a silent auction format; Items for sale

must clearly state the minimum price and contact information. If you do not wish to sell item, please place a

“not for sale” tag.

Silent Auction will be open following the judging on January 7th until 7:00 pm January 9th.


HAMILTON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM, January 2016 Show

Name: ______________________________________Address:_______________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________Age as of Show Date:___________________________

Email: ________________________________________School:______________________________________

Dept M arket/Breeding Divison Class Sex Tag # DOB Entry Fee

Cattle Market Steers 1 Steer 123456 n/a $20

Total:_______________

All Cattle, Swine, Lamb, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit @ $20

DOB only needed for Breeding Animals

I have read the rules of the Hamilton County Youth Fair and agree to abide by the rules. I

represent that I am in compliance with all rules including eligibility. I release the Show, directors,

officers, volunteers, superintendents, and judges form any loss, damage, or injury to my person,

animals, or property. I understand that in the case of scholastic ineligibility, I will not be able to show

nor will my animal/project be shown.

Participant’s Signature: _________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________

FFA Advisor/FCCLA Advisor/County Agent Signature: ______________________

(Entry form must be turned in with money by December 1, 2015.)

Please remember to make livestock entry payments to HCJLA only


HAMILTON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR AG MECHANICS ENTRY FORM, January 2016 Show

Name/Group: _____________________________________Address:_______________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________Age as of Show:_______________Grade_________

Email: ________________________________________School:______________________________________

Dept Divison Class Description Jr/Sr Entry Fee Organization

800 Farm 65A Wood Saddle Rack Jr $20 Hamilton FFA

Total:______________

If entry is made by a group please list the individuals name’s below.






Participant’s Signature: _________________________________________


Advisor/Manager’s Signature: ____________________________________

(Entry form must be turned in with money by December 1, 2015.)

Please remember to make livestock entry payments to HCJLA only


Hamilton County Youth Fair

Qualifying Numbers to Sell

In Class

of: Number to Sell:

1 1x.75=.75 1

2 2x.75=1.5 2

3 3x.75=2.25 2

4 4x.75=3 3

5 5x.75=3.75 4

6 6x.75=4.5 5

7 7x.75=5.25 5

8 8x.75=6 6

9 9x.75=6.75 7

10 10x.75=7.5 8

11 11x.75=8.25 8

12 12x.75=9 9

13 13x.75=9.75 10

14 14x.75=10.5 11

15 15x.75=11.25 11

16 16x.75=12 12

17 17x.75=12.75 13 The formula used is total entries in class multiplied by 75%, ex: 12x.75=9, if the total is .5 or above

(ex. 9.75rounded to 10) then it is rounded up to the next whole number, if it is below .5 then it is

rounded down to next number( ex. 2.25 is rounded to 2)


Home Economics Division

Home Economics entries will follow the general rules of the show as well as the following rules. Entry fees

should be made out to Home Ec. Buyers. All Home Economics entries from every club/school must be

turned in to the extension office by December 1, 2014 with advisor’s signature.

It is highly recommended that all Home Economics items be covered with transparent plastic wrap.

(Your items will get filthy if not covered.)

Home Economics exhibitors may enter one entry per class in each category. It is the participant's responsibility

to read the rules and go by their specifications. Any missing mandatory requirements on any entry will result

in the item not being placed and the entry form provided MUST be used. Any other form will not be accepted.

The Superintendents reserve the right to accept or reject an entry due to a violation of the rules and

regulations and change class or category where deemed appropriate.

All Home Ec. entries will be $5.00 for each entry.

Late entries will be accepted until December 18, 2015, at 5:00 P. M. and an additional $50.00 fee per item will

be added to the original entry fee. $50.00 will also be charged for entries that are moved from one category to

another category. If the category move is at the Superintendent's discretion, no charge applies.

Any item that is found offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate will be disqualified and not put on exhibit.

Prize money and ribbons need to be picked up NO LATER THAN Noon on Saturday. Items not picked

up BY NOON ON SATURDAY will be forfeited.

Items sold in the Home Economic Division will go to the buyer at the auction.

All Home Ec. entries need to be made from January 1, 2014 until the Hamilton County Youth Fair

2015.

Foods Department

All entries made from scratch except mix plus.

Attach recipe on top of the product. Recipes will be due at check in. Do not include your name on

the recipe card.

**Acceptable containers: ONLY DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS. Plastic Domes, zip lock bags,

oven roaster bags, foil covered cardboard, glad disposals; Saran wrap if all else fails. Non-acceptable

containers: Rubbermaid™, non-see through containers, glass (except for preservation), breakables.

Absolutely no other containers including baskets. Creativity on decorations and making foods look

attractive is encouraged – decorative containers are not.

No non-edible decoration except for decorated cake category. This includes doilies, tissue paper,

ribbons, fabrics, beads, etc.

Twelve cookies, muffins, candy, etc or one recipe constitute an entry; one container. Display space is

limited. Keep minimal size.

All food will be tasted.

In the foods department, exhibitors are limited to no more than 15 entries.


A freshly baked item will be provided for the Premium sale.

If you enter any food product with the following: cream cheese filling or frosting, custards, whipped

cream topping, meringues, fresh uncooked fruit/vegetable (even for garnishing), it can compete but

will NOT be allowed to sell to the public for any reason.

A. Cake Category

Classes:

1. Decorated

2. Sponge or Angel or Pound

3. Chocolate

4. Fruit or Vegetable (ex: banana/carrot)

5. Cupcakes

6. Mix Plus

7. Other

B. Cookie Category

Classes:

8. Drop (dropped by spoon – chocolate chip, oat meal)

9. Bar

10. Rolled or pressed (rolled out with a rolling pin and cut with cookie cutter or cookie press

used. May be decorated or iced.)

11. Molded (molded by hand into balls or shaped – snicker doodles, peanut butter, etc)

12. Brownies

13. Mix - Plus

14. Other

C. Bread Category No breads can be baked in bread machines.

Classes:

15. Yeast (ex: loaves or rolls)

16. Sweet Yeast (ex: cinnamon rolls)

17. Quick (ex: apricot or banana)

18. Muffins

19. Biscuits

20. Mix – Plus (ex: mixes, ready to cook)

21. Other

D. Candy Category

Classes:

22. Fudge

23. Other Chocolate

24. Divinity

25. Brittles (may be without nuts)

26. Pralines

27. Coated Nuts

28. Other

E. Pie Category

Must have a homemade pie crust with recipe included; remember, if meringues or whipped cream

toppings, they cannot be sold to the public, but can be sold in the Premium Sale.

Classes:

29. Fruit

30. Nut (ex: pecan)

31. Cobblers


32. Custard

33. Meringue

34. Other

F. Preservation Category

Preservation items will be tasted and for all canned items you need to BRING TWO. Judged

container will not be returned. All preservation entries must be hot water bathed or pressure canned

to seal canning jars except for jerky, granola or non-perishables. Canned goods must completely fill

the jars. All canned goods must be homemade and canned in regular or wide mouth canning jars.

Mayonnaise and other commercial jars will be disqualified. Lids must have airtight seal with the ring

intact, smooth, unbent and free of rust or corrosion.

All entries must be made by the exhibitor. No purchased product may be repackaged for entry.

Classes:

35. Beef Jerky (No wild game allowed, ex: venison)

36. Canned Fruits

37. Canned Vegetables

38. Canned Salsa

39. Canned Jellies & Jams

40. Canned Pickles

41. Canned Relish

42. Other (ex: granola, dehydrated fruit/vegetable, seasoned crackers not allowed)

Craft Department

Craft entries must have a card attached with a brief description of how it's made or it will not be

awarded a placement. (EXAMPLE: Bought wooden mailbox, attached dried flowers and ribbons.

Original drawn stenciled bird design.) Do NOT include your name.

G. Craft Category

Classes:

43. Stenciling

44. Woodwork

45. Recycled Items

46. Toy Creations (ex: Models, Stuffed Toys)

47. Jewelry (ex: Necklaces, Earrings, Bows)

48. Holiday (ex: Christmas, Easter, etc.)

49. Decorated Basket

50. Metal Work

51. Wall Hanging (not floral)

52. Mosaic Tile

53. Birdhouses

54. Clay, Dough art, Plaster, etc.

55. Models

56. Wreaths (includes ALL wreath entries)

57. Other

H. Floral Category

Classes:

58. Live Floral arrangements


59. Artificial floral arrangements

I. Scrapping Category

Classes:

60. Computer generated projects

61. Handmade scrap books

62. Handmade cards

63. Other (paper quilling, paper quilts or paper etching, etc)

J. Art Category

Entries may be any size but consider that space is limited. Entries may be framed but no glass.

(Exception: Stained Glass) All entries must have a stable surface (EX: canvas, matted, etc.). Do not

sign entry or it cannot be placed.

Classes:

64. Oil & Acrylic Paintings

65. Drawings (pencil/crayon, pen or ink)

66. Computer Art (ex: Paintbrush)

67. Water Color

68. Design (ex: Landscape, structural)

69. Garment Design (must be drawn or painted, no pre-cut scrap booking/decal items used)

70. Charcoal or Pastels (includes oil and chalk pastels)

71. Other (paint by number, relief/scratch art, creative stamping, etc)

Sewing and Textiles Department

Sewing and Textile entries must have a card with a brief description of how it’s made, how long it took

to make, and difficultly level or it will not awarded a placement. (EX: kit or pattern, 4 hours to make,

difficult or easy, etc.) Do NOT include your name.

K. Sewing Category

Classes:

72. Shirts

73. Dresses

74. Pants (shorts, rompers, skirts)

75. Clothing Accessories (belts, collars, etc.)

76. Coordinated Pieces (2 or more pieces)

77. Embellished (sewn, painted, iron on, appliqué, beaded, etc.)

78. Costumes

79. Pet Costumes (Some part of costume must be constructed. Photo of animal in costume

may accompany entry)

80. Puppets

81. Doll Clothes (clothes only – not displayed on a doll or stuffed animal, may include photo)

82. Other

L. Textile Category

Classes:

83. Embroidery & Crewel

84. Needlepoint

85. Knitted & Crocheted

86. Counted Cross Stitch


87. Quilts and Quilted Items

88. Pillows

89. Placemats, napkins, potholders

90. Decorated Towels

91. Embellished pillows (ex: decorated store bought pillow)

92. Recycled

93. Other (including no sew quilts, etc.)

Photography Department

All photography may be any sized print up to 8 x 10. NO FRAMES – entries must be matted or mounted

(glued) on foam board or mat board. Any class may be entered once, black and white or color. THE SAME

PHOTO CANNOT BE ENTERED IN MORE THAN ONE CLASS. It is recommended that you include

the process of capturing the photo (camera settings, location, time of day, season, weather). Please place

such description on the back of the photo.

M Color Photo Classes:

94. People

95. Animals and Insects

96. Landscapes & Scenic

97. Floral & Plants

98. Still Life

99. Promote 4-H, FFA & FCCLA (must show organization name or logo)

100. Creative effects

101. Details/Macro

102. Night Photo

N. Black & White Photo Classes

103. People

104. Animals and Insects

105. Landscapes & Scenic

106. Floral & Plants

107. Still Life

108. Promote 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA……

109. Creative Effects

110. Details/Macro

111. Night Photo

A complete buyers listing will be available shortly after the Livestock Show. The buyers and other donors

for the Hamilton County Youth Fair are the reason that the show has been so successful in past years and it is

important that all exhibitors express their appreciation to these individuals and businesses. The Livestock

Show Board of Directors encourages exhibitors, parents, and advisors to let these donors know how

important they are to the Show. It is also important that exhibitors follow through with their written thank

you notes in a timely manner following the Show.


SCHOLARSHIPS

The Hamilton County Livestock Association in an effort to encourage higher education of our youth will

present scholarships to graduating students each spring. The dollar amount and number of scholarships

given will be determined by the scholarship committee. Applicants must have participated in at least three

county shows during their high school years including their senior year. Applicants must also compete and

file a scholarship application by the announced deadline and attend an institution of higher learning

following graduation. Criteria will be available through FFA/FCCLA or 4-H Advisors.


HAMILTON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR

2016 January

HOME EC ENTRY FORM

Name:______________________________________Address:_________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________Club/Organization Name: ___________________

Age as of Aug 31, 2015:____________________ Email:_____________________________________

Number Dept. Category Class Item Description Entry Fee $5 EXAMPLE Handi-Craft J Floral 78 Live Bucket w/live plant $5

Leave Number blank it will be filled in by entry office Total:____________






Participant’s Signature:_________________________________________


FFA or FCCLA Advisor or County Agent Signature:___________________________________

Entry form must be to the Extension office paper copy & all fees paid by Dec 1, 2015.


HAMILTON COUNTY LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

The Hamilton County Livestock Association (HCLA) has established scholarships to be presented to graduating seniors who have exhibited any entry according to the association rules in the Hamilton County Youth Fair (HCYF) for at least three (3) of the last four (4) shows, including the student’s senior year. The graduating senior must attend a state-accredited institution of higher learning. Each senior applicant must also demonstrate leadership, community involvement, scholarship, and need. They are asked to relate specific values they have received from their show experience and discuss the varied ways that the student’s project experience may have benefited others through their essay. Listing all school/community activities is recommended. A committee made up of at least three (3) people approved by the HCLA Board. In an effort to encourage higher education of our youth, the HCLA will present $2000.00 in scholarships to graduating seniors each spring. The dollar amount and number of scholarships given will be determined by the scholarship committee. Applicants must complete and file a scholarship application by the announced deadline and attend an institution of higher learning. Winners will be announced at the recipient’s graduation and/or scholarship award ceremony. The committee will consider the following in determining scholarship awards:

1. HCYF participation 2. Essay 3. School and Community Involvement 4. Need 5. Leadership 6. Grades

The scholarship applications must be turned in to the Hamilton County Extension Office by

5:00pm on Friday, December 4, 2015.

Scholarship monies will be sent directly to the intended college/university upon proof of enrollment.


HAMILTON COUNTY LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name:___________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________City:____________________

Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________________________

High School Attended:______________________________________________

Please describe by the year your entries in the Hamilton County Youth Fair: (You may attach additional pages if necessary.)

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

College/Trade School you plan to attend:________________________________ Major Course of Study:______________________________________________ Application must also include the following:

1. Recent photograph of yourself. 2. Typed resume detailing your leadership/school/community involvement. 3. Typed & double-spaced essay. Please include specific values you have learned through your

project experiences at the Hamilton County Youth Fair. Also, discuss the various ways that your project has benefitted others and what the project has meant to you and your family over the years.

4. Typed letter explaining why you need the scholarship to help you further your education. 5. Two (2) letters of recommendation from persons other than relatives. It is strongly recommended

that one letter be from a HCLA board member. 6. Include transcript with application 7. An interview may be setup with the selection committee.

_____________________________________ _________________________ Student Signature Date

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