Tuesday July 13, 2010 - 2:00 PM

Additional Showmanship Rules:

1. Animals must arrive by 12:00 noon Tuesday July 13, 2010
   OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   JR ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   *** NOTE: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA ONLY.
2. Animals will be judged Tuesday July 13, 2010 at 2:00pm in the Junior Fair Arena.
3. All purebred and crossbred animals will show together according to age group of exhibitor.
4. Gilts allowed

CLASSES: (Ages as of January 1, 2010)

1. Over the Hill - Age 20 years & Older ** NOTE: will not compete for Grand Champion Showman
2. 18-19 years
3. 16-17 years
4. 14-15 years
5. 12-13 years
6. 10-11 years
7. 8-9 years
8. 2-7 years
Each class winner will receive $25.00
GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN: $100.00 and belt buckle

 

Open Class Market Gilt Show

Tuesday July 13, 2010 - 4:00 PM

or following the showmanship show - Jr Fair Arena
1. Gilts must arrive by 12:00 noon, Tuesday July 13, 2010.
   OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   JR ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   *** NOTE: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA ONLY.
2. Gilts will be judged Tuesday July 13, 2010 in the Junior Fair Arena following the showmanship show.
3. All purebred and crossbred animals will show together according to weight.
4. No barrows
5. All classes will be divided the day of the show. Show order will be posted prior to the show
Each class will be awarded cash as follows:
1st - $15; 2nd - $13; 3rd - $11; 4th - $9; 5th - $7
GRAND CHAMPION GILT: $100 and belt buckle
RESERVE CHAMPION GILT: $75
MADISON COUNTY JR FAIR MARKET GILT: 1st - $100/banner; 2nd - $50/banner

 

Open Class Barrow Show

Tuesday July 13, 2010 - 7:00 PM

or following the Market Gilt show - Jr Fair Arena

Additional Barrow Show Rules:


1. Barrows must arrive by 12:00 noon, Tuesday July 13, 2010.
   OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   JR ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   *** NOTE: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA ONLY.
2. Barrows will be judged Tuesday July 13, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Junior Fair Arena or following the market gilt show.
3. All purebred and crossbred animals will show together according to weight.
4. No gilts
5. All classes will be divided the day of the show. Show order will be posted prior to the show

Each class will be awarded cash as follows:
1st - $15; 2nd - $13; 3rd - $11; 4th - $9; 5th - $7
GRAND CHAMPION BARROW: $200 and belt buckle
RESERVE CHAMPION BARROW: $100
MADISON COUNTY JR FAIR MARKET BARROW: 1st - $100/banner; 2nd - $50/banner

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Open Class Dairy Showmanship

Monday July 12, 2010 - 6:30 PM

Show held in Junior Fair Arena
Directors in Charge: Ernst, Hammond

RULES GOVERNING SHOW

• Any age showman and any dairy breed may show.
• Classes will be divided by age of exhibitor as of January 1, 2010.
• Rules stated for Supreme Dairy Breed Show apply.

CLASSES:


	1st	2nd	3rd
17) 18 Years & Over	$15	$10	$5
18) 14-17 Years	$15	$10	$5
19) 10-13 Years	$15	$10	$5
20) 9 Years & Younger	$15	$10	$5
21) Grand Showman of Dairy	$25

 

Open Class Supreme Dairy Show

Monday July 12, 2010 - 7:00 PM

Show held in Junior Fair Arena
Directors in Charge: Ernst, Hammond

RULES GOVERNING SHOW


1. All cattle must be registered by the proper Dairy Breed Association. Valid registration papers must be presented upon director's request.
2. All cattle must have valid health papers in accordance with Ohio Exposition requirements.
3. All bedding must be furnished by exhibitor. Cattle being shown ONLY in the Open Class Supreme Show may use STRAW bedding. Jr Fair exhibitors must use shavings, mulch, sawdust, carpet and corn cob bedding only.
4. Classes open to all residents of the state of Ohio.
5. OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 30, 2010 - NO EXCEPTIONS.
   Entry Fee $5.00 per entry per class - Showmanship Classes & Breeding Show Classes
6. JR ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 30, 2010 - NO EXCEPTIONS.
   Note: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA ONLY. Must show valid 2010 Junior Fair Pass to enter.
7. All exhibitors must purchase Season or Daily Admission Ticket. EXCEPTION: Madison Co Jr Fair Members = entry fee only
8. All cattle must arrive before 2:00pm July 12, 2010.
9. All cattle must be led out to be eligible for premiums and prizes. LIMIT: 2 premiums per exhibitor, per class.
10. Cattle are released following the show.
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11. ANY EXHIBITOR USING ELECTRIC FANS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS IS REQUIRED TO USE ONLY GROUNDED EQUIPMENT WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS. INAPPROPRIATE EXTENSION CORDS AND ADAPTERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES WILL BE HELD BEFORE SUPREME CLASSES

 

Dairy Breed Show

PREMIUMS PAID:
CLASSES 1-7: 1st - $20, 2nd - $15, 3rd - $10, 4th - $5
CLASS 8 & 12: Rosette
CLASS 9-11: 1st - $25, 2nd - $20, 3rd - $15
CLASS 13: Banner
CLASS 14 & CLASS 15: 1st - $20, 2nd - $15, 3rd - $10

BREEDS


• Ayrshire
• Holstein
• Jersey
• Guernsey

CLASSES


1. Jr Heifer Calf (3-1-10 & younger)
2. Intermediate Calf (12-1-09 to 3-1-10)
3. Senior Heifer Calf (9-1-09 to 12-30-09)
4. Summer Yearling Heifer (6-1-09 to 8-31-09)
5. Jr Yearling Heifer (3-1-09 to 5-31-09)
6. Intermediate Yearling (12-1-08 to 2-28-09)
7. Senior Yearling Heifer (9-1-08 to 11-30-08)
8. Junior Champion
9. Cow 2 Years Old (9-1-07 to 8-31-08)
10. Cow 3 Years Old (9-1-06 to 8-31-07)
11. Aged Cow (Born before 9-1-06)
12. Senior Champion
13. Grand Champion
14. Dam & Daughter
15. Exhibitors Herd (5 Animals - 2 Heifers, 2 Cows, 1 Choice)
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Open Class Sheep Show

Sunday July 11, 2010 - 9:00 AM

Show held in Open Arena
Directors in Charge: Ernst*, Roby, Richmond

RULES GOVERNING SHOW


1. Health certificates will be required for out-of-state animals only. Any animal showing signs of sickness or disease will require immediate vet certification before showing. All sheep MUST be properly tagged with a USDA Scrapies approved tag prior to unloading on check-in day.
2. All bedding must be furnished by the exhibitors. Only shavings, mulch, sawdust, carpet and corn cobs are permitted to be used for bedding. NO STRAW, SAND OR NEWSPAPERS WILL BE ALLOWED.
3. All Exhibitors will be charged $5.00 for each entry in a class. LIMIT OF 2 ENTRIES PER CLASS. Limit 2 premiums per exhibitor per class if there are other exhibitors entered. If only one exhibitor is in a class then only ONE premium will be paid.
4. All Exhibitors must purchase Season or Daily Exhibitor Ticket. EXCEPTION: Madison County Jr Fair Members show Jr Fair Pass.
5. Sheep must arrive the morning of Sunday July 11, 2010.
   OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   JR ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   NOTE: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA ONLY. Must show valid Madison County Jr Fair entry pass to enter.
6. Lambs to be eligible must be dropped on or after September 1, 2009.
7. All animals in breeding classes must be registered in their proper breed association, and they animal must be identified and the papers available. Any attempt to avoid this shall cause exhibitor to forfeit any premiums.
8. All entries from flocks known to have been affected with or exposed to any contagious or infectious disease within the past year shall be accompanied by a certificate signed by a regularly employed state or federal veterinarian.
9. The management further reserves the right to take any additional measures that may be deemed necessary to protect the health of sheep shown at the fair.
10. ANY EXHIBITOR USING ELECTRIC FANS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS IS REQUIRED TO USE ONLY GROUNDED EQUIPMENT WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS. INAPPROPRIATE EXTENSION CORDS AND ADAPTERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
11. Open Class Sheep are released Sunday July 11, 2010.

BREEDS:


1. Hampshire
2. Suffolk
3. Southdown
4. Shropshire
5. Dorsets
6. Cheviots
7. Oxford
8. Montadale
9. All Other Breeds
10. Natural Colored
PREMIUM PAID:
$14, $9, $5, $3 - CLASSES 1, 2, 5, 7
$12, $8, $5 - CLASSES 3, 6, 8, 10
$15 - CLASSES 4 & 9

CLASS:


1. Yearling Ram
2. Ram Lamb
3. Pen of 2 Ram Lambs
4. Champion Ram
5. Yearling Ewe
6. Pen of 2 Yearling Ewes
7. Ewe Lamb
8. Pen of 2 Ewe Lambs
9. Champion Ewe
10. Breeder's Young Flock Ram (any age) 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs

 

Open Class Market Lamb Show

Sunday July 11, 2010 - 12:00 PM

Show held in Open Arena
Directors in Charge: Ernst*, Roby, Richmond

RULES GOVERNING SHOW


1. Health certificates will be required for out-of-state animals only. Any animal showing signs of sickness or disease will require immediate vet certification before showing. All sheep MUST be properly tagged with a USDA Scrapies approved tag prior to unloading on check-in day.
2. All Exhibitors entering will be charged $5.00 per lamb. All Exhibitors must purchase Season or Daily Exhibitor Ticket.
3. Market Lamb Exhibitors must arrive before 9:00am on Sunday July 11, 2010
   OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   JR ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
4. NOTE: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA projects only with Madison County ID Tag Number.
5. Classes will be divided by Sheep Superintendent.
6. No blankets allowed on sheep during weigh-ins. Weigh-in will be from 10:00am - 11:00am.
7. Class winners are subject to being weighed.
8. Only shavings, mulch, sawdust, carpet and corn cobs are permitted to be used for bedding. NO STRAW, SAND OR NEWSPAPER WILL BE ALLOWED.
9. ANY EXHIBITOR USING ELECTRIC FANS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS IS REQUIRED TO USE ONLY GROUNDED EQUIPMENT WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS. INAPPROPRIATE EXTENSION CORDS AND ADAPTERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
10. Open Class Market Lambs are released immediately following show.

There will be six weight classes determined day of show.
Each class will be awarded cash as follows:

1st - $25; 2nd - $20; 3rd - $15; 4th - $10; 5th - $5
OPEN EXHIBITOR:
First Place - $100; Second Place - $50
MADISON COUNTY JR FAIR MARKET PROJECT:
First Place - Banner & $100 - Second Place - Banner & $50

 

Open Class Sheep Showmanship

Sunday July 11, 2010 - 5:00 PM

Show held in Open Arena
Directors in Charge: Ernst*, Roby, Richmond

RULES GOVERNING SHOW


1. Health certificates will be required for out-of-state animals only. Any animal showing signs of sickness or disease will require immediate vet certification before showing.
2. All Exhibitors entering will be charged $5.00 per entry. All Exhibitors must purchase Season or Daily Exhibitor Ticket. EXCEPTION: Madison Co Jr Fair members = entry fee only.
3. Sheep must arrive Sunday July 11, 2010
   OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   JR ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   Requires 2010 Madison County Junior Fair Pass
   NOTE: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA ONLY. All other Exhibitors must compete in the Open Class.
4. Classes will be divided by age of Exhibitor as of January 1, 2010. Show superintendent may split or add to a class.
5. Sheep of any age, sex or breed may show.
6. ANY EXHIBITOR USING ELECTRIC FANS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS IS REQUIRED TO USE ONLY GROUNDED EQUIPMENT WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS. INAPPROPRIATE EXTENSION CORDS AND ADAPTERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
7. Open Class showmanship lambs are released immediately following show.
PREMIUMS PAID: $20, $10 - ALL CLASSES & DIVISIONS

CLASSES:


1. 20 Years & Over
2. 18-19 Years
3. 16-17 Years
4. 15 Years
5. 14 Years
6. 13 Years
7. 12 Years
8. 11 Years
9. 10 Years
10. 9 Years
11. 8 Years
12. 7 Years & Younger
Grand Showman - $50
Runner-Up - $25

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Open Class Market Goat

Sunday July 11, 2010 - 3:00 PM

Show held in Open Arena
Directors in Charge: Ernst*, Roby, Turvy

RULES GOVERNING SHOW


1. Health certificates will be required for out-of-state animals only. Any animal showing signs of sickness or disease will require immediate vet certification before showing. All goats MUST be properly tagged with a USDA Scrapies approved tag prior to unloading on check-in day.
2. All Exhibitors entering will be charged $5.00 per goat. All Exhibitors must purchase Season or Daily Exhibitor Ticket.
3. Market Goat exhibitors must arrive before noon on Sunday July 11, 2010
   OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   JR ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
4. NOTE: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA ONLY with Madison County ID Tag Number.
5. Classes will be divided by Goat Superintendent.
6. No blankets allowed on goat during weigh-ins.
7. Class winners are subject to being reweighed.
8. Only shavings, mulch, sawdust, carpet and corn cobs are permitted to be used for bedding. NO STRAW OR NEWSPAPER WILL BE ALLOWED.
9. ANY EXHIBITOR USING ELECTRIC FANS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS IS REQUIRED TO USE ONLY GROUNDED EQUIPMENT WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS. INAPPROPRIATE EXTENSION CORDS AND ADAPTERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
10. Open Class Market Goats are released immediately following show.
11. Horns are allowed on market goats.
12. Market goats must have all milk teeth intact.
13. Weigh-in will be 11:00am to 12:00 noon.
14. There will be two weight classes determined day of show.
PREMIUMS PAID: 1st - $20; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10; 4th - $5
Champion Market Goat - $50 & Banner
Reserve Market Goat - $25 & Banner

 

Open Class Goat Showmanship

Sunday July 11, 2010 - following Market Goat Show

Show held in Open Arena
Directors in Charge: Ernst*, Roby, Turvy

RULES GOVERNING SHOW


1. Health certificates will be required for out-of-state animals only. Any animal showing signs of sickness or disease will require immediate vet certification before showing.
2. All Exhibitors entering will be charged $5.00 per entry. All Exhibitors must purchase Season or Daily Exhibitor Ticket. EXCEPTION: Madison Co Jr Fair members = entry fee only.
3. Goats must arrive Sunday July 11, 2010
   OPEN ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS * JR ENTRIES CLOSE: JUNE 30 - NO EXCEPTIONS
   Requires 2010 Madison County Junior Fair Pass
   NOTE: The term Jr Exhibitor applies to Madison County 4-H or FFA ONLY.
4. Classes will be divided by age of exhibitor as of January 1, 2010. Show superintendent may split or add to a class.
5. Goats of any age, sex or breed may show.
6. ANY EXHIBITOR USING ELECTRIC FANS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS IS REQUIRED TO USE ONLY GROUNDED EQUIPMENT WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS. INAPPROPRIATE EXTENSION CORDS AND ADAPTERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
7. Open Class showmanship goats are released immediately following show.
PREMIUMS PAID: 1st - $15; 2nd - $10 for all classes

CLASSES	1st	2nd
1) 18 Years & Over	$15	$10
2) 16-17 Years	$15	$10
3) 14-15 Years	$15	$10
4) 12-13 Years	$15	$10
5) 10-11 Years	$15	$10
6) 9 Years & Younger	$15	$10
7) Grand Showman of Goats	$50
Reserve Showman	$25

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Open Class Steer, Heifer, & Feeder Show

Sunday July 11, 2010 - 4:00 PM

Show held in Jr Fair Arena
Directors in Charge: Hammond*, Edgington
STEER & HEIFER ENTRY FEE: $20.00

Grand Champion Steer	$200.00	Reserve Champion Steer	$100.00
Grand Champion Heifer	$200.00	Reserve Champion Heifer	$100.00

FEEDER CALF ENTRY FEE: $10.00

Grand Champion Feeder

$100.00

Reserve Champion Feeder

$50.00

Open entries close June 30, 2010 - no exceptions. Jr Entries close June 30, 2010 - no exceptions. Must have valid 2010 Madison County Jr Fair Pass to be eligible.

1. Check-in will be from 10:00-1:00pm Sunday July 11, 2010.
2. Registration papers will be required for purebred cattle.
3. Breed classes will be formed for heifer and steer classes ONLY if there are three or more of the same breed. If there are not enough purebred cattle to form a breed class, purebred cattle will show in crossbred class. Or, in an All Other Breed class if there are three or more various purebred cattle that lack the numbers to form their own breed show.
4. All out-of-state cattle will require health papers.
5. Heifers must be born after September 1, 2008.
6. All cattle will be shown by hip height unless a breed class is formed.
7. Class order: County Born and Raised, Feeders, Heifers and Steers.
8. Exhibitors must pay daily admission in addition to entry fee.
9. Class money as follows: Feeders 1st - $15; 2nd - $12; 3rd - $10;
   Steers and Heifers: 1st - $25; 2nd - $22; 3rd - $20.
10. Feeders must be born after January 1, 2010.
11. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding of wood chips or mulch.

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Madison County Born & Raised Show

Sunday July 11, 2010 - 4:00 PM

Show held in Jr Fair Arena
Directors in Charge: Hammond*, Frenz

For the seventh year, the Madison County Born and Raised Class has been added to the 2010 Beef Open Show. The object is to recognize county youth for producing quality market and breeding projects. There is no charge for these classes, however participants need to register in the senior fair office by Saturday July 11, 2009. This will be the first class during the Open Class Beef Show on Sunday July 11, 2010 beginning at 4:00pm. An overall Champion Born and Raised Market Beef Animal, Champion Born and Raised Heifer, and Champion Born and Raised Feeder Calf will be selected. Various awards will be given to participants. This continues to be a pilot program and hopefully this program will grow in future years. Future input and changes are welcomed.

RULES


1. All animals must be current 4-H or FFA projects entered at this year's fair and the animal must have been born and raised in Madison County. If you bought the animal from a breeder within Madison County and raised it, the animal is eligible for the show.
2. Classes will be determined by show management.

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Open Class Grange/Art Hall Entries

Show held in Grange
Directors in Charge: Stahl*, McHenry
1. All exhibitors must purchase a Membership, Season or Daily Admission Ticket.
2. Entries can be made:
   • In person
   • Dropped off at the fair office
   • Mailed to: Madison Co Fair, Open Class Grange & Hall Entries, 205 Elm Street, London, OH 43140
   • ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY DEADLINE DATE
3. Dates and times for making entries in person at the Grange & Art Hall
   SUNDAY JUNE 27 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm
   TUESDAY JUNE 29 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
   WEDNESDAY JUNE 30 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
   * To save waiting, fill out entry form prior to arrival.
4. Use entry form in the center of the fairbook. You may make copies of form.
5. DEADLINE FOR MAKING ALL ENTRIES:
   WEDNESDAY JUNE 30, 2010. All entries must be made and received by this date.
6. ENTRY FEE: $2.00 PER ITEM ENTERED
7. Exhibitors may enter in as many classes as they desire. Classes will have a limit of two entries each.
8. SPECIFIC ENTRY INFO:
   • Baked Goods, Candies: arrive Sunday July 11 between 11:30am - 1:30pm
   • Garden Produce: arrive Sunday July 11 between 4:00pm - 6:00pm
   • Canning: arrive Sunday July 11 between 11:30am - 1:30pm
   • Farm Crop Show: arrive Sunday July 11 between 4:00pm - 6:00pm
   • All others must be brought to Grange & Art Hall on Saturday July 10, 2010 between 10:00am and 2:00pm
9. RELEASE TIME: SUNDAY JULY 17, 2010 · 10:00am to 1:00pm
10. NO ITEM WILL BE RELEASED EARLIER
11. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor
12. In classes where no competition exists, or if in the opionion of the judges, articles exhibited are not worthy of a First Award, the judge may award Second or No Award. Judges' decisions are final.

* See 2010 Fair Book (pages 40-65) for complete list of classes and descriptions.

 

Open Class Baked Goods & Candies

Additional Information: Baked Goods & Candies are to be taken to the Grange/Art Hall on:
Sunday July 11 · between 11:30am - 1:30pm
Pre-entry has to be made by June 30, 2010 - no exceptions
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Canned Goods

Additional Information:
All Canned Goods must be canned using methods approved by The Ohio State University. Each entry is required to have on it the method of preservation and number of minutes it was processed. Jars will remain unopened with THE RIGHT RESERVED to open it if there is a question as to preservative or proper cooking or the age of contents.

All fruits, vegetables, james, jellies and preserves must be canned in a standard jar.

Canned Goods are to be taken to the Grange/Art Hall on: Sunday July 11, 2010 between 11:30am and 1:30pm.

PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Horticulture

Additional Information


1. Garden Produce is to be taken to the Grange/Art Hall on:
   Sunday July 11 · 4:00pm - 6:00pm
   Pre-Entry has to be made by June 30 - no exceptions
2. All items must be raised by the exhibitor
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Department Antiques

Additional Information


1. All articles will be exhibited at the risk of the exhibitor. Every effort will be made to protect exhibits. Exhibits will be displayed in locked cabinets.
2. In classes where no competition exists, or if in the opinion of the judge, articles exhibited are not worthy of a First Award, the judge may award Second or No Award.
3. For the education and interest of the public, if you know it, please write the name of the market, date, any history/or pertinent information on a card to be shown with the article.
4. Antiques are not to have been entered at the Madison County Fair within the past five (5) years.
5. Exhibit must be at least 50 years old and in good state of preservation.
6. Names of exhibitors will not be shown on their entry or put in the fair contest results.
7. Must be owned by the exhibitor.
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Department Ceramics

Additional Information


1. All articles will be exhibited at the risk of the exhibitor. Every effort will be made to protect exhibits. Exhibits will be displayed in locked cabinets.
2. In classes where no competition exists, or if in the opinion of the judge, articles exhibited are not worthy of a First Award, the judge may award Second or No Award.
3. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and NOT EXHIBITED at the Madison County Fair within the last five (5) years. Each article must bear the proper entry number. Any article that is not entered in the proper class will be exhibited, but not judged.
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Needlework, Crafts, Hobbies

Additional Information


1. All articles will be exhibited at the risk of the exhibitor. Every effort will be made to protect exhibits. Exhibits will be displayed in locked cabinets.
2. Any article soiled or defaced by wear is not eligible for competition. Decision of the person in charge is final.
3. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor unless otherwise stated - and NOT EXHIBITED at the Madison County Fair within the past five (5) years. Each article must bear the proper entry number and exhibitors are advised to give careful attention to filling out the entry blanks. Any article that is not entered in the proper class will be exhibited, but not judged.
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Senior Citizens

Additional Information
Senior Citizens, ages 62 and over, may enter these special classes without purchase of a Season Ticket. Golden Buckeye Cards will be honored instead. There will still be a fee of $2.00 per entry.

1. All articles will be exhibited at the risk of the exhibitor. Every effort will be made to protect exhibits. Exhibits will be in locked cabinets.
2. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and NOT EXHIBITED in Senior Citizen classes at the Madison County Fair within the past five (5) years.
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Fine Arts

Additional Information


1. All entries must be on mat board or framed, and read to hang (if hangable).
2. All articles will be exhibited at the risk of the exhibitor. Every effort will be made to protect exhibits.
3. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor AS FAR AS DESIGN AND COMPOSITION (work must be unique to the artist). Entry must not have been exhibited at Madison County Fair within the past five (5) years. Violation of this rule will be determined by Madison County Fairboard and judge(s). All decision will be final.
4. ANY IDENTIFICATION on the entry is to be covered until after judging.
5. NO COMPUTER ART.
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Photography

Additional Information


1. All articles will be exhibited at the risk of the exhibitor. Every effort will be made to protect exhibits.
2. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and NOT EXHIBITED at the Madison County Fair within the past five (5) years.
3. All photographs must be framed and mounted. All entries must be READY TO HANG. The photo must be at least 5x7 or larger, not including matting or framing.
4. Any identification on the photograph should be covered until after judging.
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Tole & Decorative Painting

Additional Information
Tole and Decorative Painting is defined as a method of painting of designs on any object to decorate or making a picture. Method is defined as regular, orderly, definite procedure or way of teaching or learning.

1. All articles will be exhibited at the risk of the exhibitor. Every effort will be made to protect exhibits.
2. In classes where no competition exists, or if in the opinion of the judge, articles exhibited are not worthy of a First Award, the judge may award a Second or No Award.
3. PICTURES ARE TO BE READY TO HANG. Sturdy wire must be used on all pictures.
4. Any signature or identification on entry must be covered until after judging.
5. All classifications may be done on any surface.
PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00

 

Open Class Farm Crop Show

Additional Information


1. All grain entries require one quart samples.
2. All entries shall be grown by the exhibitors.
3. All entries must be the current year's crop, except corn, soybeans and other grain or seed crops not normally harvested by the opening date of the fair.
4. LIMIT TWO ENTRIES per Exhibitor per class.
5. PREMIUMS PAID: $4.00, $3.00, $2.00
6. Each Exhibitor is responsible for attaching the proper entry ticket to the entry.
7. FARM CROP ENTRIES are to be taken to the Grange/Art Hall on:
   Sunday July 11 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Pre-Entry has to be made by June 30, 2010 - no exceptions.
8. All items must be raised by the exhibitor.