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.
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