PREMIUMS
OPEN CLASS EXHIBIT ENTRY DATES, TIMES,
PREMIUMS, AWARDS & RULES
New Open Class Entry Dates and Times:
Open Class Livestock entries July 22
Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 from 3 - 7 PM receive all
exhibits EXCEPT - Fruit, vegetables & flowers.
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 - receive ALL
exhibits 7 AM - 11 AM
Entries will not be accepted after 11 AM Tuesday,
August 9. NO EXCEPTIONS.
1. All exhibits will be under the direction and
control of the Grant County Fair Board, however,
the Fair Board will in no case be responsible for
any loss or damage that may occur. Each exhibitor
will be solely responsible for any consequential or
other loss, injury or damage done to or occa-
sioned by or arising out of or connected with or in-
cidental to the Grant County Fair.
2. Every animal or article entered for competi-
tion must be raised or made by the person listed
on the entry form. Persons trying to deceive the
committee in regard to ownership of articles or
animals, or who shall purchase or borrow and
then exhibit them as raising or manufacturing
their own, shall forfeit all claims for premiums.
3. Judging of all exhibits will be according to the
numerical system unless otherwise stated. No
placing will be made unless in the opinion of the
Judge the exhibit warrants the placing. There will
be no more than one first and second award in
any one lot. The judge’s decision is final. On the
entry of each animal or article, a card will be fur-
nished to each exhibitor specifying the class,
number and entry. Said card to remain attached to
such animal or articles during exhibition. Refer to
each department for specific rules. Under no cir-
cumstances will articles be allowed which are of-
fensive by reason of their odor or appearance,
which are dangerous by reason of their exposure
or combustible character or which cause loud
noise sufficient to be distracting or disturbing to
fairgoers or nearby booths or exhibitors. If any
such article or exhibit be allowed admission
through misrepresentation or otherwise, such ar-
ticles and persons responsible may be removed
by order of the Fair Board.
4. The judge has the discretion of not placing a
piece if he warrants that it does not merit a plac-
ing. Premiums will be paid for 1st and 2nd place
(1 Grand Champion per department) and ribbons
will be given.
5. For display purposes 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
ribbon emblems may be used, but the equivalent
genuine ribbon may be obtained when exhibits
are picked up.
6. All protests regarding the judging must be
made in writing and be accompanied by a deposit
of $25.00 in cash, which will be forfeited if protest
is not sustained. Such protests must state plainly
the cause of complaint or appeal and must be filed
with the management within 24 hours after cause
of protest. No complaint or appeal, based upon
the statement that the judge or judges are incom-
petent or have overlooked an animal or article in
any class will be considered. An error in the record
of premiums awarded caused by oversight or
neglect on the part of the Superintendent or
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Judges shall be subject to correction by the Fair
Board. Superintendent can recommend class &
lot. Only 1 entry per exhibitor per lot - all others will
be for display unless otherwise noted.
7. The Grant County Fair Board reserves the right
to distribute available funds to exhibitors on a pro-
portionate basis in the event funds are not suffi-
cient to cover all premiums. No premiums will be
paid on any exhibit unless it is properly entered
and tagged.
8. Exhibit premium payouts released between 8
a.m. and NOON on Sunday of Fair unless prior
arrangements are made. Items left over 14 days
will be disposed of at the discretion of the Fair
unless prior arrangements have been made.
9. Premiums will be paid to Grant County ex-
hibitors only. Non-county residents are display
only, other than livestock classes.
10. All premium, award cash, or prize money
must be picked up within 14 days of close of fair
or it will be forfeited. No premiums, award cash or
prize money will be mailed.
11. The Fair is for the benefit of the public and all
are asked to cooperate in making it a success. Fair
patrons are asked to patronize the business firms
who sponsor the pages in the premium book and
maintain booths at the Fair.
12. Special awards donated by merchants, indi-
viduals and organizations are a valuable added in-
centive for our participants. Donators of awards
appreciate acknowledgment. Please make a
point to thank them.
13. Persons involved in the management of the
Fair or employees of the Fair are not prohibited
from entering competition but rather are encour-
aged to do so in support of the Fair.
A) The general supervision of the grounds and
entire exhibition including entries, booths, conces-
sions, arrangements of exhibits, and all details are
invested in the Grant County Fair Board.
B) The Grant County Fair Board reserves the
final and absolute right to alter, interpret, or
change these rules and regulations as may be
necessary. Also to arbitrarily settle and determine
all matters, questions or differences in regard
thereto or otherwise arising out of or connected
with or incidental to the Grant County Fair.
C) Exhibitors of animals, machinery in motion
and other exhibits liable to occasional accidents,
injury or damage to persons coming in contact
with them shall guard their exhibits and protect
the public coming in contact therewith, and every
exhibitor by exhibiting during the Fair agrees that
he will indemnify the association from and against
any claim or demand, cost, charges and expens-
es which the association may incur, suffer or be
put to be reason of any accident or any person
being injured or suffering damage through or by
reason of such exhibit not being properly guarded
or the public not being protected and that he will
upon demand, reimburse the Fair Association for
any such sums it may have been compelled to
expend by reason of such claims, expenses or
charges.
D) The Fair Board reserves the right to order an
elimination or reduction of noise as required to
protect fairgoers or nearby booths or exhibitors.
E) No dogs/pets allowed on the Fairgrounds
except guide/dogs trained to help disabled people,
and dogs entered for show or demonstration.
F) No bikes, skateboards, scooters, or mopeds
will be allowed on the Fairgrounds during Fair.
Horses are to be kept in arena area only.
G) No roving vendor or solicitor, acting whether
for profit or non-profit organizations, or on his
own behalf, shall be permitted on the Fairgrounds
without prior consent of the Fair Manager.
H) The Fair Board & Manager have the right
under Oregon Revised Statute #565.240 to evict
anyone who is creating a disturbance or obstruct-
ing the orderly progress of the Fair.
DIVISIONS
Divisions are the same for every class unless
otherwise noted
Division 1 Senior (age 65 and over)
Division 2 Adult (Age 18 to 64)
Division 3 Junior (age 17 and under)
Division 4 Professional (paid for work)
DEPARTMENT A FOODS
SUPERINTENDENT:
All exhibits must be ready for display on paper
plates or covered cardboard. With the exception of
pies, all exhibits remain on display for the duration
of the fair. All exhibits with multiple items need to be
of uniform size, shape and color.
CLASS 1 YEAST BREAD
Lot
1 Raisin Bread -1 loaf
2 Bread Machine - 1 loaf
3 White Bread - 1 loaf
4 Wheat Bread - 1 loaf
5 Rye Bread - 1 loaf
6 French Bread - 1 loaf
7 Dinner Rolls, White Sweet - 3
8 Whole Wheat Rolls - 3
9 Cinnamon Rolls - 3, not iced
10 Tea Ring
11 Onion or Dill Bread - 1 loaf
12 Others not listed
In an effort to encourage participation in yeast relat-
ed baking the Grant County Fair and Red Star Yeast
is promoting our yeast bread baking category. Red
Star Yeast will provide RED Star merchandise
items as awards for the winners in the yeast bread
categories.
CLASS 2 BREAD (Not Yeast)
Lot
1 Baking Powder Biscuits - 3
2 Gingerbread - 3 serving size squares or wedges
3 Cornbread - 3 serving size squares or wedges
4 Muffins - 3
5 Banana bread - 1 loaf
6 Nut Bread - 1 loaf
7 Pumpkin Bread - 1 loaf
8 Zucchini Bread - 1 loaf
9 Rhubarb Bread - 1 loaf
10 Sourdough Biscuits - 3
11 Sourdough Bread - 1 loaf