A8 — THE OBSERVER
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021
1. Booth Exhibits
14. Swine
Booth judging will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Judging will be based on the following:
Communication of Purpose 30pts
Visualization of Theme 40pts
Originality 30pts
Organization/ Non-profit Booth
Commercial/ Merchandise Booth
Religious Booth
Food Vendor Booth
Breeding Stock Yorkshire
Breeding Stock Duroc
Breeding Stock Hampshire
Breeding Stock Other Breeds
Breeding Stock Cross Bred
Breeding Stock Misc.
15. Sheep
2. Land Products
All products must have been grown this year in
Union County. The judge will not consider blemished,
diseased, or wormy fruit or vegetables. quality and
uniform product is important to display of entries.
Sheaves must be at least 31⁄2 inches in diameter and
tied at neck with three ties. All fruits, nuts and veg-
etables not listing a specific number need enough
product for an attractive display. If you have an item
not listed, you can enter that
variety in a misc. lot.
Fruit Plate- Five fruits are needed to show con-
formity and nice display. Any nuts need 2 cups
minimum to show conformity and nice display.
Fruit Cup-All berries need to have about one cup
of product to make a nice display for judging.
Cherries and Crab Apples need about two cups
of product.
Grapes need 1-2 clusters.
Vegetables
Seeds in Quart Jars
Grains 10#
Oddities and Monstrosities
Sheaves 3.5”-All plants (live or dried) should be
enough of plant to show typical plant quality.
Baled Forage
Forage
3. Flowers
All fresh flowers to be grown by exhibitor. All
arrangements to be arranged by exhibitor. Exhibitor
may enter more than one exhibit per lot as long as
the color is different Exhibitor must identify exhibited
entry correctly. Exhibitors must bring their own
containers. Condition of stems and foliage will be
considered in judging. No artificial flowers or foliage
will be permitted. While we try to assure the safety
of your exhibits, responsibility for damaged or stolen
displays rests with the exhibitor.
Cut Flowers
Arrangement-Holiday
Arrangement- Dried Flowers
Bouquet-Cut, Any Type
Centerpiece
Cactus
Succulents
Hanging Baskets
Indoor Flowers/Plants
Patio Container
Misc.
4. Canning & Preserving
All entries must have been processed since the last
fair. Exhibitors are required to use labels on
exhibits which list: the product, date, processing
time and details of method used No recipes required
except for pickles and tomatoes. Exhibitors are
requested to exhibit canned product of good quality
prepared for home use rather than fancy packs Use
of paraffin, wire bails, glass or zinc caps, artificial fla-
voring, or coloring unless required, will automatically
disqualify the entry.
All jars should be clean with freely removable jar
rings for inspection. The judge may test any or all
jars. Entries must be submitted in standard size con-
tainers, 1⁄2 pint, pint or quart. Use up-to-date USDA
recommendations for home canning.
Canned Fruit
Vegetables
Meat
Jellies
Jams
Preserves & Conserves
Pickles/Relish
Fruit Butters & Marmalades
Misc.
5. Home & Craft
All entries must have been processed since the
last fair.
Homemade Beverages
Dried Herbs/Spices
Dried Vegetables
Dried Fruit
Eggs- Chicken
Eggs- Other
Granola
Honey- All Forms
Jerky
Misc.
6. Cooking
Entries made with prepared flour and mixes will not
be accepted. Cakes should be on covered, heavy
cardboard one inch larger than the cake. Bread
should be in plastic bags. Exhibitors should include
the recipe for display with the exhibit.
Yeast Bread
Non-yeast Bread
Rolls & Biscuits
Pastries (flour)
Cakes
Decorated Cakes
Cookies (flour)
Candies (flour)
Pies
Gift Baskets
Misc.
7. Textiles
All articles must have been made by the exhibitor.
Articles are to be clean (no cigarette smell, excessive
We are asking participants to register online to streamline drop offs via ShoWorks. This should happen
before you bring your items to the fair. Follow directions in the link. There is a pdf of all classes avail-
able to review before you attempt to register. We are here to help if you require further assistance.
Let’s start Jammin!
https://www.unioncountyfair.org/premium-book.html--
Registered Open Class Drop of Times
Sunday, Aug 1, 2021 • 4-6 pm
Monday, Aug 2, 2021 • 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug 3, 2021 • 8 am- 10 a.m. (Horticulture only)
pet hair, etc.)
Crocheted Items
Knitting
Hand Embroidered
Clothing Construction
Needle Work
Misc. Craft/ Sewing Art
Black/White Nature-Animals
Black/White Portrait-People
Black/White Still Life
Black/White Misc.
11. Poetry
8. Quilting
Exhibits must be entered Monday 9 am to 8 pm.
Judging starts Tuesday morning.
1. All articles are to be clean (no cigarette smell,
excessive pet hair, etc.)
2. Only one entry per exhibitor per class lot number
3. Entries must not have been previously entered at
the Union County Fair nor have been entered in
4-H competition.
4. Entries must have been completed from August
2018 to present.
Judging will be based on the following:
• 20% General appearance
• 20% Color Design
• 10% Suitability of fabric, trim & thread
• 40% Workmanship
• 10% Cleanliness, pressing and blocking
ENTRIES ARE JUDGED INDIVIDUALLY-NOT
AGAINST OTHER ENTRIES
Applique
Machine Pieced
Machine Quilted by Exhibitor
Hand Quilted/ Hand Pieced
Wall Hanging/ Lap Quilts
Fair Theme Quilts
Hand Embroidered
Machine Embroidered
Misc. Quilts
9. Art
Each exhibitor must take responsibility for his/her
exhibit. The Fair Association will not assume
responsibility in the case of accidental damage or
theft. All artwork must be original and made by the
exhibitor. Pictures or paintings may be matted but
glass or frames will not be allowed.
Fine Art Painting
Fine Art Drawing
Fine Art Misc.
Metals
Woods
Leather
Glass
Paper
Textiles
Jewelry
Scrapbook
Ceramics Hand Built
Ceramics Wheel Formed
Recycled Art
Lego
Misc
10. Photography
Each exhibitor must take responsibility for his/her
exhibit. The Fair Association will not assume respon-
sibility in case of accidental damage or theft.
All photographs must have been taken by the en-
trant, although processing may be done by others.
Due to the fact that fair goers are composed of all
ages, nudes, suggestive or disturbing photography
will not be exhibited, at the discretion of the division
Chairman. Glass mounted or framed exhibits are not
allowed due to safety factors.
Entries will be limited to 1 per lot. An exhibitor A color
print may be a black and white that has been
colored. A black and white may be standard or sepia
toned.
Color Scenery
Color Nature-Plants
Color Nature-Animals
Color Portrait-People
Color Still Life
Color Misc.
Black/White Scenery
Black/White Nature-Plants
Participants may enter up to three poems on any
subject in any form. Participants must type all poems
in at least 12 point unless you, the author, do not
type. In such cases, your entry must appear in your
own hand-writing. Participants poem should not
contain profanity, obscenity, or vulgarity.
Original Poetry
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR
OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK
1. All entries must be listed with the Livestock Chair
man on or before Saturday, July 30, 2021.
2. There are no stall fees charged to Beef, Dairy
Cattle, Swine, or Sheep. Reservations are made in
the order entries are received. Deadline is a week
prior to fair.
3. Livestock are to arrive on Tuesday from 8:00 am –
8:00 pm. First bedding of straw will be provided by
the fair. Animals including tack will be released on
Sunday of fair.
4. Exhibitors are allowed to show up to 2 animals in
one lot.
5. Owners are responsible for keeping their stock
under control/secured at all times while on the fair-
grounds.
6. All livestock exhibits are required to display
identification information in order to receive premium
monies. Stall cards will be available at the barn office
or can be picked up from the Livestock Chairman.
7. Any question or dispute, not provided for in these
rules, will be referred to Fair Chairman-whose deci-
sion shall be final.
8. Prize/premium money will be mailed.
9. Animal’s age is in reference to this year’s fair date.
10. Bedding/manure is to be placed in boxes to be
handled and removed by the fair. Please tend to
herdsmanship duties by 8 am daily. Premium money
will be withheld if animals are not fed, watered, and
cared for daily.
And remember...exhibiting is an open classroom. You
are the instructor and the public brings their
curiosity. Have fun!
12. Beef Cattle
Exhibitor must own all animals shown. Bulls must
have a nose ring when led outside of stall area. All
breeding animals over 4 months of age must be vac-
cinated for Brucellosis. All cattle must be registered
with appropriate breed registry. If not, animals must
be shown in non-registered classes.
Breed association certificates must be presented to
Livestock Chairman for inspection before the show.
Breeding Stock Herford
Breeding Stock Black Angus
Breeding Stock Red Angus
Breeding Stock Simmental
Breeding Stock Other Breeds
Breeding Stock Cross Bred
Breeding Stock Misc.
13. Dairy Cattle
Bulls must have a nose ring when lead outside of
stall area. Animals over one year of age must be
dehorned. All dairy cattle shall be the property of the
exhibitor and shall appear so on Breed association
registration certificates. Breed association certifi-
cates must be presented to Livestock Chairman for
inspection before the show.
Breeding Stock Jersey
Breeding Stock Guernsey
Breeding Stock Holstein
Breeding Stock Other Breeds
Breeding Stock Cross Bred
Breeding Stock Misc.
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ROGERS ASPHALT
Lambs must not have cut their yearling teeth.
Yearlings must not have cut their two-year teeth.
All animals shown in group classes must have been
shown as individuals. All sheep exhibited must be
registered with appropriate breed registry. If not,
animals must be shown in non-registered classes.
Breed association certificates must be presented to
Livestock Chairman for inspection before the show.
All sheep are required to have a Scrapie tag or
tattoo.
Breeding Stock Suffolk
Breeding Stock Columbia
Breeding Stock Hampshire
Breeding Stock Dorset
Breeding Stock Crops Bred
Breeding Stock Natural Colored
Breeding Stock Non-Registered Suffolk
Breeding Stock Non-Registered Columbia
Breeding Stock Non-Registered Hampshire
Breeding Stock Non-Registered Dorset
Other Breeds
Breeding Stock Misc.
16. Rabbit/Guinea Pig
Exhibitors take rabbits to show table for judging.
Please show consideration for your animal by
checking feed, water, provide ice jugs in hot weather,
and cleanliness. Champion ribbons will be awarded
in classes with 3 or more exhibitors, as the judge
deems worthy. To ensure a neat presentation, please
store personal cages, extra feed etc, away from
display.
ARBA Rabbit Large Breed
ARBA Rabbit Small Breed
Rabbit Cross Breed
Rabbit Doe and Litter
Guinea Pig
Misc.
17. Poultry/Pigeons & Fowl
Please show consideration for your animal by
checking feed, water, provide ice jugs in hot weather,
and cleanliness. Champion ribbons will be awarded
in classes with 3 or more exhibitors, as the judge
deems worthy. NO ROOSTER ALLOWED WITH
SPURS
Poultry American Poultry Assoc. Large Breed
Poultry Commercial Crossbred
Poultry Pure Bantam
Poultry Crossbred Bantam
Pigeons Homer
Pigeons Performing
Pigeons Fancy
Pigeons Utility
Dove Young & Mature
Standard Bred Duck
Standard Crossbred Duck
Standard Bred Goose
Standard Crossbred Goose
Standard Bred Turkey
Standard Crossbred Turkey
Crossbred Turkey
Game Birds
Guineas
Other Breeds
Misc.
18. Dairy Goats
Entry fee for show is $5.00 per goat. Late fee is an
additional $4.00 per goat. Entry Fee must accom-
pany entry. Make checks payable to the Union Co.
Fair. The original registration or records certificate is
required for all animals 6 mos. and older. A stamped
duplicate application is accepted on goats under 6
months of age. Judging will begin Thursday at 8:00
am with Youth Showmanship. Open Senior Does
will follow at 9:00 am. ADGA rules shall govern. No
horned goats, or dry does over 2 yrs. will be allowed
in the show ring. Pen fees are $3.00 per pen. Clea-
nout will be provided.
Contact show superintendent to preorder bedding.
Animals will be released immediately following the
Junior Doe Show.
Dairy Goats Alpine
Dairy Goats La Mancha
Dairy Goats Nigerian Dwarf
Dairy Goats Nubian
Dairy Goats Oberhasli
Dairy Goats Other Breeds
Dairy Goats Crossbred
Dairy Goats Misc.
19. Pee-Wee Showmanship
OPEN TO AGES 3 THROUGH GRADE 3
Pee-wee exhibitors may borrow an animal. No pens
will be available unless animals are also entered in
the open-class show. Owners are responsible for
keeping their stock under control/
secured at all times while exhibiting. Pre-registration
is required. The purpose of the Pee-wee showman-
ship class is to provide young exhibitors an opportu-
nity to experience a showmanship
class. This is a learning opportunity to experience a
showmanship class. Every exhibiter will be receiving
a ribbon. No premiums will be given. Exhibitors must
be able to handle and control their
animals to benefit from this class.
PW Showmanship Beef
PW Showmanship Sheep
PW Showmanship Swine
PW Showmanship Goats
PW Showmanship Rabbit
PW Showmanship Chicken
PW Showmanship Fowl
PW Showmanship Geese/Turkey/Pigeons
PW Showmanship Misc.