Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Premium Book-SEVEN
GENERAL RULES
1. RESIDENTS OF MORROW COUNTY, only are eligible to exhibit. All article
exhibited must have been completed by the exhibitor since the 1983 Fair. THE
EXHIBITOR IS NOT ALLOWED TO EXHIBIT MORE THAN ONE ITEM IN A
PARTICULAR LOT. SUB-LOT OR SMALLEST CLASSIFICATION WHEREBY
THE ITEMS WOULD BE JUDGED AGAINST EACH OTHER. One item only
constitutes an exhibit except where noted. AH exhibitors are welcomed to enter as
many groupings as possible except where noted. Open class exhibitors under 18 years
of age must exhibit in their age group as specified on page 24.
2. The GENERAL SUPERVISION of the grounds and entire exhibition is vested in
the Fair Board and Fair Committee. All Chairmen and Superintendents are appointed
by the Fair Committee. Superintendents have charge of the various departments.
EACH CHAIRMAN SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE IN CHARGE OF HIS
DEPARTMENT DURING THE HOURS OF JUDGING.
3. THE FAIR DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR
LOSS OF PROPERTY OR PERSONAL INJURY, but, will exercise every effort to
protect the exhibitor and the exhibitor's property.
4. EACH EXHIBITOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LISTING ALL OF HIS ENTRIES
ON A PREMIUM SHEET. Premium Sheets will be available through each
Superintendent on August 12. They will be available through the County Extension
Office in Heppner at 678-9642 or by contacting the Fair Office at B7&-M74 or at the Fair
Office during Fair. Each exhibitor must turn in his completed Premium Sheet at the
Fair Office no later than 11 a.m. Monday, August 13. PREMIUMS WILL NOT BE
PAID TO EXHIBITORS WHO HAVE NOT TURNED IN THEIR PREMIUM
SHEETS.
5. When there is ONLY ONE ENTRY IN A LOT, first place will be offered only if
deemed worthy by the judge. No sweepstakes will be awarded when there is no
competition. No animal or article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium.
6. NO EXHIBIT SHALL BE TURNED AWAY BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A CLASS
FOR IT. Additional lots will be made if there are three or more entries of the same
type. Others will be combined into miscellaneous classes.
7. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGE IS FINAL. Exhibitors or the general public are
not allowed to interfere with Judges during the time exhibits are being judged.
Persons doing so will forfeit their rights to premiums.
8. LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED between 9 - 10 p.m. on
Wednesday, August 13. All other exhibits will be released Thursday, August 16
between 8 a.m. 12 noon. EXHIBITS ARE NOT TO BE RELEASED UNTIL THE
SUPERINTENDENT IS PRESENT TO RELEASE EXHIBITS.
9. NOTICE: ALL PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID BY CHECK, AND MAILED
WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE FAIR. In the past, premium checks were paid the
last day of Fair, but, with the new rule, all checks will be mailed out to you after Fair
and as soon as calculations are made.
10. THE FAIR MANAGEMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND WILL NOT
RE ISSUE LOST PREMIUM CHECKS.
11. When special premiums are offered by various individuals or organizations, the
donors are responsible for the delivery of the prizes.
In the event there are insufficient funds to pay premiums in full, due to causes
beyond the control of the management, the Fair reserves the right to pay
proportionately with funds available.
12. AH boxes, wrappings and other materials brought in with exhibitors must be
cleared away by the exhibitors before opening of the exhibition (SEE SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS SECTION).
13. ALL ANIMALS exhibited must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor.
Animals must have been owned and kept in Morrow County at least 30 days prior to
the time of entry. Any animal showing symptoms of contagious or infectious disease
may be required to be removed from the grounds upon the order of a licensed
veterinarian approved by the management. No cattle will be permitted to enter the
area unless under halter. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to keep his animal(s)
fed and watered. Superintendents have the authority to withhold animals from
judging if the owner does not provide care for his animals. Straw will be furnished for
each exhibitor. EXHIBITORS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN HAY.
14. PILE MANURE AND WASTE in the specified manure tote bins, this Includes all
those exhibiting in the indoor arena and barns. Manure and waste is to be piled by 8
a m. eqph morning so that work crews can have the grounds cleaned before scheduled
events of the day.
To improve herdsmanship, all livestock exhibitors will need a signed slip from their
Superintendents stating that pens are clean, before receiving their premium checks.
NOTE: PREMIUM CHECKS WILL BE PAID BY CHECK AND MAILED WITHIN
30 DAYS OF THE FAIR.
SPECIAL AWARD
(Now This Year)
"Creative Hands" Award ... to the outstanding exhibitor in Home Economics
classes, based pn the following points earned.
Blue 3 points
Red - 2 points
White - 1 point
Winner must have winning entries in two or more classes In Home Economics, Open
Class Divisions: Foods, Canning, Needlework, Clothing.
Presented by Morrow Extension Homemakers Advisory Council,
DEPT. 1 BOOTHS
Superintendent: Rutfi McCabe
Register all booths with Fair Secretary by August 3 (676-9474)
DIVISION 1 COMMUNITY BOOTHS
PREMIUMS: First -tl5, Second -Sit), Third- IS
Sweepstakes Ribboa
(110 paid to each entering organization to help defray costs. If you wish to use
colored paper from the office, the cost of the paper can be subtracted from the $10
fee.)
LOT
1. Church Organization
2. Community Service and Social Organization
3. Farm Organizations
4. Garden (preference given to live or cut flowers cr shrubs)
5. Youth Organizations
Booths must be registered with the Fair Secretary by August 3.
Open to all organizations (including school clubs) in Morrow County. This display
may employ the theme to tell a story of the community or the work of the
organization.
Booth spaces measure approximately 4 feet deep and 6 feet across the front.
Deadline to prepare booths is 9 p.m. Saturday, August 11; booths should be in
place and area left clean.
SCORING :
1. Effectiveness in telling the story 30
(Does the booth have a specific message for an intended audience? Does the
message give the audience a better understanding of, and appreciation of the
resources of the community, organization or particular enterprise?)
2. Visualization of Message 40
( Is there a center of interest? Balance? Unity? Simplicity? Effective use of color? )
3. Quality of products 20
(If perishable agricultural products are used, are they of top quality?)
4. Originality 10
(Is the booth original in its basic concept?)
PERFECT SCORE 100
DIVISION 2 AGENCIES
Size limit, 8 feet across the front. RIBBON
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