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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (June 28, 2017)
OPEN CLASS ENTRY GUIDELINES New Open Class Entry Dates and Times: Open Class Livestock entries July 21 Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 from 3 - 7 pm receive all exhibits EXCEPT - Fruit, vegetables & flowers Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 - receive ALL exhibits 7 am - 11 AM Entries will not be accepted after 11 AM Tuesday, August 8. NO EXCEPTIONS. Divisions are the same in all departments unless otherwise noted DIVISIONS 1. Professional (sell or get paid for services) 2. Senior (Over 62) 3. Adult (Over 18) 4. Youth Senior (14 - 17) 5. Intermediate (9 - 13) 6. Junior (0 - 8) Division 1 will receive ribbon only. 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 occasioned by or arising out of or connected with or incidental to the Grant County Fair. 2. Every animal or article entered for competition 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 manufactur- ing 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 furnished 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 circumstances will articles be allowed which are offensive 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 articles 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 placing. 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 incompetent 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 Judges shall be subject to correction by the Fair Board. Superintendent can recom- mend 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 proportionate basis in the event funds are not sufficient to cover all pre- miums. 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 exhibitors 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, individuals and organizations are a valuable added incentive for our participants. Donators of awards appreciate acknowl- edgment. 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 encouraged to do so in support of the Fair. A) The general supervision of the grounds and entire exhibition including entries, booths, concessions, arrange- ments 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 con- tact 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 expenses 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 obstructing the orderly progress of the Fair. 2017 H GRANT COUNTY FAIR H PAGE 47