Mills County Fair July 7-11, 2017

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1 Mills County Fair July 7-11, 2017 The OPEN CLASS exhibits may be brought Saturday morning, July 8, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Exhibits MUST BE in place by 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 8th. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits are to remain in place until auction is over, approximately 6pm on Tuesday, July 11th, Exhibits and premiums may be picked up Tuesday, July 11th, after auction approximately 6pm or Wednesday morning between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. Exhibits and premiums not collected at that time will be available at the Mills County Extension office until August 31 st. After that date, premiums will be forfeited to the Mills County Fair Association, and exhibits will be disposed of. No checks will be mailed.

2 2017 MILLS COUNTY FAIR BOARD President- Doug Bowen Vice President- Ryan Wilgenbusch Secretary- Mary Bolton Treasurer- Nathan Mass Bob Blum Rusty Holbert Steve Barrett Woody Wright Brad Klindt Gregg Schoening Jeff Dean Jared Mabary Gene Goos Chad McCollester Brady Smith Nick Greiner Michael McDonald Holly Vinton Rod Greiner Julie Neuhalfen Scott Erickson 2016 Mills County 4-H Auction Buyers Advanced Electric Agri-Valley Farm Management Al Hughes Auction Bartlett Grain Andrew Greiner- Syngenta Seeds Bill Burgoin Bob Burgoin- Burgoin Farms Brent Burgoin Bunge Crouch Angus Farm Credit Services of America Ebmeier Engineering Farmer s National- Todd Benton Flat Iron Laundry Fremont County Vet Clinic Glenwood Lions Club Glenwood State Bank Heartland Co-Op Iowa Waste Systems Jim Hughes Real Estate Kenkel Chiropractic Laka Ohana Loess Hills Camper Rental Loess Hills Funeral & Cremation Center Maddi Sieck Malvern Bank Mark Hughes Construction Mills County Farm Bureau Minden Meats Newman s Grocery Paulsen Electric Quaker Steak & Lube Red Oak Fareway Richard Crouch Rod Seipold Siebert Mobility SIRE Vinton Enterprises- Heath & Holly Vinton Warren Show Pigs Warren s Jewelry Al Hughes Auction Bob Burgoin- Burgoin Farms Farm Credit Services of America Loess Hills Camper Rental Vinton Enterprises- Heath & Holly Vinton H Pie Auction Buyers Bunge Fareway Red Oak Glenwood Lions Club Mills County Farm Bureau Warren Show Pigs 2016 Fair Auctioneers and Locker Transport Rod Seipold Allan Hughes Byron Menke Rod Greiner Bill & Brent Burgoin Mark Schoening 2016 Sale Clerk Glenwood State Bank-Grant Dean Malvern Bank- Ali Young Fair Veterinarian Fremont County Vet Clinic- Dr Erik Laumann Hilltop Animal Hospital- Dr Joyce Jenny Warren

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2017 Mills County Fair Board/ 14 Auction Buyers 2 Map of Fairgrounds 4 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship 5 Open Class Bottle Bucket Calf 6 Open Class Goats 7 Open Class Poultry 9 Open Class Rabbit 13 Open Class Pets 13 Open Class Agriculture- Vegetables Fruits Herbs 14 Harvesting & Preparing Vegetables For Exhibit 17 Open Class Floriculture 19 Textiles and Clothing 23 Youth/ Adult/ Needlework/ Clothing Comforts, Quilts & Bedspreads Open Class Pantry Store & Culinary 28 Open Class Hobbies & Crafts 33 Photography/Computer Enhanced Photography 40 Open Class Pie Contest by Farm Bureau 42 Ugly Cake Contest 43 Frisbee Contest 44 Baby Contest 45 Mutton Busting 46 Stick Horse Races 47 Pedal Pull 48 Figure 8 Race 49 Demolition Derby Mills County Fair Schedule 51

4 Volleyball restroom Block #1 Building Open Class 4-H & FFA #3Exhibit Grandstands Commercial #2 Food Stand #4 Horticulture Open Class #5 Rabbits Obrecht Commons Fair Office Poultry #6 Horse Arena Area Arena Petting Barn #8 Load Chutes #11 Swine Sheep Goats #7 Beef Barn Beef Barn #9 Wash Rack #10

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6 Mills County Fair 2017 Open Class Bucket Calf Show Brady Smith and Jeff Dean, Co-Superintendents The Open Class bucket calf show will be held at the end of the 4-H Beef Show on Tuesday, July 11 th. All participants will receive a ribbon, and winners will receive rosette ribbons. Calves will be checked in to the beef superintendent by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11 th. Each exhibitor may show up to three bucket calves. All calves must be born in All calves will be shown together. Participants 6 years old or younger must be accompanied in the show arena by a youth (who is at least 14 years old), or an adult. 6

7 Open Class Goat Colleen Gray, Superintendent RULES: 1. No sexually intact bucks to be shown 2. All market goats are to be born after Jan. 1 st of current year. 3. If horned, market or breeding goats must have horns tipped blunt and dairy goats must be dehorned before fair. 4. Does shown in market classes cannot be shown in dairy or breeding classes 5. All Goats must have scrapies tag or permanent registered tattoo. 6. Only Mills County residents can show in open class goat. Pre 4-H age child must have adult present in show ring to assist. 7. Entries must be made by Friday, July 7 th, by contacting the superintendent. Exhibitor is limited to two (2) entries per class. Exhibitor must find extra goat handler before class. 8. Goats showing signs of illness will be excluded from exhibiting. (See health rules). 9. Limited pens will be available for Open goats. Families may share pen with 4-H animal. If no pen, Open goats may be brought in 7:30 am on the day of show and leave after show. Please, check in at goat area upon arrival. 10. All due care will be taken in handling exhibits but Mills County Fair Association will not be responsible for accidents which may occur. Recommended attire is hard soled shoe to protect feet.. Market Goat Class - Market goats- any breed or sex born after Jan 1 st of current year. (The weight scale will not be available to weigh animals for class division) Breeding Does (Does not shown in Dairy or Market classes) Class- Class - Class - Pygmy does Lot months Lot months Lot months Lot 4-24 months and older Myotonic does ( Fainters) Lot months Lot months Lot months Lot 4-24 months and older Meat does (example- Boer, Kikos) 7

8 Lot months Lot months Lot months Lot 4-24 months and older Class - Exotic does (example- Angora, Cashmere) Dairy Does Class - Class - Class - Class - Class months 8-11 months 12 to 23 months of age, not freshened 12 to 23 months of age, in milk 24 months and older, in milk 8

9 Rules: DIVISION OPEN CLASS POULTRY Jill Cuff, Superintendent Entries must be made Friday, July 7, 2017, by contacting the Superintendent, and be in place between 5-9pm. All birds must be entered in the name of the actual owner. 2. BIRDS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY JUNE 15 TH. 3. Exhibits are to remain in place until 1pm on Tuesday, July 11th, Premium checks may be available Tuesday after 6pm or Wednesday from 8:30-9am in the fair office. 4. Poultry showing symptoms of disease will be excluded from exhibiting (see health rules). 5. All Poultry will need a current Negative Pullorum-Typhoid Certificate. 6. An exhibitor is limited to 10 pens in all departments. Each exhibitor is limited to two (2) entries per class. 7. Exhibitors must furnish their own waterers and feeders as well as their own feed and care. 8. All due care will be taken in handling exhibits but the Mills County Fair Association will not be responsible for accidents which may occur. 9. The judge will award no premiums to birds found unworthy. Premiums will be paid only on classes listed. 10. Only Mills County poultry can show in Open Class Poultry division. Premiums: 1 st - $1.00; 2 nd -.75 cents; 3 rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up - See rule #3. Health Rules All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition. The Pollorum-Typhoid test must have been performed by an authorized tester. ALL POULTRY will need a certificate at the fair. However, "Market Classes" of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. Market Classes poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high solid partition. PEN OF 3 PULLETS Light Production (Mediterranean Breeds) Heavy Production (American, English & Asiatic Breeds) Mixed Production (Crosses and Hybrids) PEN of 3 HENS Light Production (Mediterranean Breeds Heavy Production (American, English, Asiatic Breeds) Mixed Production (Crosses and Hybrids) 9

10 BASIS FOR JUDGING PRODUCTION POULTRY Pullets will be judged on the following: a) Development: Handling qualities - evidences of present and future production capacity. b) Pigmentation - a large amount of orange color in shanks, toes and beak unless in extended production; c) Molt completed - no chick feathers present. 2. Maturity 3. Ready to lay or have started. 4. Health: Good physical condition and showing no evidence of disease. 5. Uniformity: Birds about equal in size, shape and color and should be representative of project flock. Hens will be judged on the following: 1. Evidence of Production: a) Handling quality as evidence of highest production b) Pigmentation - bleached beaks, shanks, and toes as evidences of past production c) Molt - no molt in primary wing feathers as evidences of persistent production. 2. Health - Good physical condition and showing on evidence of disease on parasites. 3. Uniformity - Birds about equal size, shape and color. Should be representative of project flock. EGGS Best Carton of White Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in a carton Best Carton of Brown Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in carton Best Carton of Tinted Eggs. 12 eggs exhibited in carton. Basis for Judging Eggs: Eggs will be graded and judged on exterior quality and uniformity in color and size. MARKET POULTRY AND OTHER 1. Birds will be exhibited as pens, composed of three (3) birds, of the same standard or crossbred variety raised and owned by exhibitor. 2. Birds will be judged in their section. 3. Check health rules for regulations. Class Broilers - Pullets and Cockerels, 2 ½ to 3 lbs. Class Fryers - Cockerels, 3 to 4 lbs. Class Roasters - Cockerels, 4 lbs. Or over. Class Fryers - Pullets, 3 to 4 lbs. Class Roasters - Pullets, over 4 lbs. All birds must be in good health and free from physical deformities. Market birds to be judged by the following scale of points: Fleshing % Absence of Market Defects % Feathering % Growth for Age % Health-Vigor % Uniformity of Exhibit % Total 100% 10

11 LARGE BREEDS: The large breed class is broken out by divisions and then breeds within each division. American Classes Plymouth Rock Dominique Wyandotte Java Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White Buckeye Chantecler Jersey Giant Lamona Holland Delware New Hampshire Asiatic Classes Cochins Langshan Brahmas English Classes Dorking Redcap Orpington Cornish Sussex Australorp Mediterranean Classes Leghorn Minocra Spanish Andalusian Ancona Sicilian Buttercup Catalana Continental Classes Hamburg Campine Lakenvelder Polish Houdan Crevecoeur La Fleche Faverolles Barnevelder Welsummer All Other Standard Breed Classes Modern Game Old English Game Sumatra Malay Cubalaya Phoenix Yokohama Aseel Shamo Sultan Frizzle Naked Neck Araucana Ameraucana TURKEY CLASS: Bronze Narragansett White Holland Black Slate Bourbon Red Beltsville Small White Royal Palm Other BANTAM BREEDS: The bantam breeds are divided by classes Game Classes Modern Old English Single Comb Clean Legged Classes Ancona Andalusian Australorp Campine Catalana Delaware Dorking Dutch Frizzle Holland Japanese Java Jersey Giant Lakenvelder Lamona Leghorn Minorca Naked Neck New Hampshire Orpington Phoenix Plymouth Rock Rhode Island Red Spanish Sussex 11

12 Rose Comb Clean Legged Classes Ancona Antwerp Belgian Dominique Dorking Hamburg Leghorn Minorca Redcap Sebright Wyandotte Rosecomb Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White All Other Clean Legged Classes Ameraucana Araucana Buckeye Chantecller Cornish Crevecoeur Cubalaya Houdan La Fleche Malay Polish Shamo Sumatra Yokohama Sicilian Buttercup Feathered Legged Classes Booted Brahma Cochin d Uccle Faverolle Frizzle Langshan Silkie Sultan From the purple award Bantam group the following will be given: Champion Bantam WATERFOWL CLASS: The waterfowl class is broken out by divisions, weight, and breeds within each division. Duck Classes Heavy weight- Pekin Aylesbury Rouen Muscovy Appleyard Saxony Medium weight Cayuga Crested Swedish Buff Light weight- Runner Campbell Magpie Welsh Harlequin Bantam- Call East Indies Mallard Geese Classes Heavy weight Toulouse Embden African Medium weight Sebastopol Pilgrim American Buff Saddleback Pomeranian Light weight Chinese Tufted Roman Canada Egyptian 12

13 DIVISION OPEN CLASS RABBIT Lanette McGinnis, Superintendent Rules: 1. Pre 4-H age exhibitor H age exhibitors with extenuating circumstances dealing with failure to properly ID project animals. 3. All exhibitors limited to 2 (two) entries. 4. Limited cooping is available for Open Class Rabbits. 5. Entries must be made on or before Monday, July 10, by 8:00 a.m. Contact Superintendent to register. Show begins at 8:30am July 10th Premiums: 1 st - $1.00; 2 nd -.75 cents; 3 rd -.50 cents. Exhibits and premiums may be picked up Tuesday, July 12th, after auction approximately 6pm or Wednesday morning between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 11 th Rabbits shall be judged as to Breed, Age and Sex. (Classes may vary depending on Breed Shown.) Class Senior Buck (Large breed 8 months & over) (Small breed 6 months and over). Class Senior Doe (Large breed 8 months & over) (Small breed 6 months and over). Class Intermediate Buck ( 6 to 8 months of age) used only with large breed animals. Class Intermediate Doe (6 to 8 months of age) used only with large breed animals. Class Junior Buck Class Junior Doe DIVISION OPEN CLASS PETS Susie Begbie, Superintendent Pets will be judged on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Show ring and be released immediately following judging. Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd -.75 cents; 3rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be available between 8-9 pm. on Tuesday, July 11th or from 9-10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12 th in the morning at fair office. Includes such as: Dogs, Cats, Mini Horses, Birds, Fish, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Mice and Rats. Pets must be on leash or in a cage. 4Hers showing animals in this class cannot show in 4H Classes with that animal. 13

14 DIVISION OPEN AGRICULTURE Superintendents Shirley Miller , Vern Knudtson & James Paul Assistants: Lori Hunt, Carol Tedder, Lavonne Ludwig & Annette O Brien Rules: 1. Entries are to have been grown in Mills County by the exhibitor. 2. All entries must be the product of this year except as otherwise stated. 3. Entries must be made Saturday morning, July 8, 2017 in the open class bldg. #5 at the Fairgrounds and must be in place by 12:00 NOON. 4. Exhibits are to remain in place until end of livestock auction, approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11th, At these times premium checks may be available in the fair office. 5. Exhibits cannot be entered in more than one class. 6. Only one entry per person per lot letter or class number. 7. Fruits and vegetables are to be exhibited on white plates furnished in the fair building. 8. Where there is no competition, a prize will not be given unless worthy. 9. Entries must be of exhibition quality in the opinion of the official judge. Helpful Hints: Use a sharp knife to make clean, straight cuts when harvesting or trimming vegetables. Uniformity will be considered when two or more specimens are required for an exhibit. Entries should be mature, and of sound, good quality, any natural color, and in clean condition. Put variety name on the entry tag if known. Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit bulletin, #4H 0462, available at the Extension Office and online. Also see last section of the division. Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd -.75 cents; 3rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up see rule #4. Where there is no competition, a prize will not be given unless worthy. Bundles of Prairie Grass (Dried) Big Bluestem Little Bluestem Sheaves, Bundles and Stalks Sheaf of Winter Wheat Sheaf of Oats Bundle Alfalfa Red Clover Grains and Seeds Winter Wheat 1/2 Gallon Oats 1/2 Gallon Barley 1/2 Gallon Field Corn 1/2Gallon Ear Corn- Grown LAST year Yellow Field Corn - 10 Ears White Field Corn - 10 Ears Yellow Field Corn - 1Ear White Field Corn 1 Ear Ornamental Corn 5 Small Ears Indian Grass Switch Grass Bundle Brome Grass Sheaf Soybeans Stalks of Corn- roots intact Tallest Corn Stalk- roots intact Red Clover Seed ½ Gallon Soybeans 1/2 Gallon Popcorn 1/2 Gallon Other Yellow Popcorn - 10 Ears White Popcorn - 10 Ears Other Popcorn - 10 Ears Ornamental Corn 5 Large Ears 14

15 Sweet Corn- Grown THIS year Yellow Sweet Corn - 3 Ears White Sweet Corn - 3 Ears Mixed Sweet Corn - 3 Ears Other Crop Grain Forage VEGETABLES Root Crops Red Potatoes (3) White Potatoes (3) Other Potatoes (3) Carrots (3) Beets Red (3) Beets Yellow (3) Beets White (3) Other Beets (3) Red Onions (3) White Onions (3) Yellow Onions (3) Green Onions (3) Turnips (2) Cole Crops Cabbage, green (1 head) Cabbage, red (1 head) Cabbage, other (1 head)..(savoy,chinese, etc) Cucurbits Cucumbers (3 Large) Cucumbers (3 Medium) Cucumbers (3 Small) Squash, Pumpkins and Gourds Pumpkin (1) Hubbard (1) Butternut Squash (1) Acorn Squash (1) Buttercup Squash (1) Zucchini, green (2) Zucchini, Yellow (2) Summer Squash, straight neck or crookneck- (2) Miscellaneous Vegetables Chard (3 leaves) Spinach (5 leaves) Okra (3) Rhubarb (2 stalks) Egg Plant (1) Sweet Peppers Sweet Green Peppers (3) Cauliflower (1) Broccoli (1) Kohlrabi (2) Muskmelon (1) Watermelon (1) Other Summer Squash, Scallop (2) Summer Squash, other (2) Winter Squash, Other (1) Other squash (1) Gourds this year (2) Gourds last year (2) Miniature pumpkin (2) Kale (5 leaves) Other specialty greens (1 head, 3..stalks, 5 leaves- what best applies) Sweet Red Peppers (3) Sweet Yellow Peppers (3) Sweet Banana Peppers (3) Other peppers (3) 15

16 Hot Peppers New Mexican Peppers (Includes Naky, Anaheim, Big Slim, Slim Jim and others (3) Pablano Peppers (3) Serrano Peppers (3) Tomatoes Red Tomatoes (3) Yellow Tomatoes (3) Beans Green Beans (6) Yellow Beans (6) Cayenne Peppers (3) Jalapeno Peppers (3) Habanero Peppers (3) Any other variety hot pepper (3) Cherry Tomatoes (5) Other Tomatoes (5) Lima Beans (5) Other Beans (5) Other Vegetables Vegetables only. Please do not include leaves, vines or flowers of the vegetable plant. Collection of Vegetables - A collection of at least 3 and not more than 8 different vegetables in a basket or other container to make an attractive exhibit Well balanced plate of one each of 5 different vegetables. Big Vegetables - Judged by Weight Biggest Cabbage Biggest Cantaloupe Biggest Cucumber Biggest Eggplant Biggest Onion Biggest Potato Biggest Pumpkin Biggest Tomato Biggest Watermelon Oddities Oddest Potato Oddest Tomato Oddest Carrot FRUITS Early Apples (3) Late Apples (3) Pears (3) Grapes (2 Bunches) Berries Blackberries (5) Raspberries (5) Strawberries (5) Other Fruit (5) Biggest Zucchini Biggest Beet Biggest Turnip Biggest Carrot Biggest Broccoli Biggest Kohlrabi Biggest Green Pepper Biggest Other Vegetable Oddest Cucumber Oddest Other Plums (3) Peaches (3) Apricots (3) 16

17 HERBS (Fresh) A collection of 3 stems in a clear glass container with water unless otherwise stated. Specimens should be clean and fresh. Stem length should be in pleasing proportions, not to exceed 18" in length Ambrosia Artemisia Sweet Annie Artemisia Silver King Artemisia Worm Wood Basil, Purple Basil, Sweet Caraway Catnip Chamomile Chives (1 Bunch) Comfrey (3 Leaves) Costmary (3 Leaves) Dill Fennel Feverfew Garlic Bulbs (3) Garlic Scapes (3) Horehound Lambs Ear Lavender Lemon Balm Marjoram Mint, Apples Mint, Lemon Mint, Peppermint Mint, Pineapple Mint, Spearmint Mint, Other Monarda Nasturtium Oregano Parsley, Curled Parsley, Flat Pennyroyal Rosemary Rue Sage Savory, Summer Savory, Winter Sweet Woodruff Tansy Tarragon Thyme Yarrow Borage Other Herb An Arrangement of 3-5 fresh cut herbs in a container of the exhibitor s choice A container grown herb with a total height of 12 or more A container grown herb with a total height of 12 or less. 17

18 HARVESTING AND PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBIT BSM -- Best Stage of Maturity F -- Faults P -- Preparation B -- Brush with soft-bristled brush W -- Wash in cold water C -- Wipe with a soft cloth BEANS (Snap) BSM - Good color, straight, and of the same length. Uniform and true to variety. Small seeds, not more than half grown. F - Immature, variable color, or rusted. PB Leave approximately ½ inch of stem on pod. BEANS (Lima) BSM - Full size for variety, bright green, tender, fresh. F - Immature, variable color, or rusted. P - Pick before seeds reach full size. BEETS BSM - Smooth, firm, and uniform size and color. 1 ½ to 3 inches in diameter. F - Variable color, misshapen, rough skin, or oversized. P - Trim tops to 1 ½ to 2 inch length. (Leaves left on cause wilting of roots.) Leave 2 inches of tap root. (B) or (W). Do not scrub because skill will break. BROCCOLI BSM - Heads firm, uniform color tender and crisp. Tight bud stage. Insect free. F - Leaves in head, flowers pen, depressed center, or showing yellow flowers. P - (W) Keep refrigerated until ready to exhibit. Remove all leaves below the head. CABBAGE BSM - Heads solid and firm, tender and crisp, heavy for size. F - Light weight, loosely formed, not firm. P - Do not peel excessively. One to two outer leaves should be left on. Trim butt close to head. CARROTS BSM - Smooth, straight, uniform bright color, 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter at crown. F - Purple or green shoulders, too large or small, pale color, forked, or crooked or cracked roots. P- Trim the tops to 1 to 1 ½ inches. CAULIFLOWER BSM - White or purple (depending on variety), crisp and solid. Jacket leaves fresh and with uniform color. F - Poor color (yellow-brownish), grainy, excessively rough. P - Trim jacket leaves even with top of head. Some of the older leaves may be removed. P - Trim tops to 1 to 1 ½ inch length. (B) or (W). Do not scrub because skin will break. CELERY Harvest when 12 to 15 inches tall. CHINESE CABBAGE BSM - Tight, solid heads with clean, bright color. Heavy for size. F - Loose wilted heads, poor color, or too many outer leaves removed. P - Leave one to two outer leaves on head. Trim butt close to head. (C) Keep refrigerated until ready to exhibit. Exhibit one. CUCUMBERS BSM - Straight, uniform color. Crisp and firm. F - Misshapen or crooked fruit, oversized, or over-mature. P - Leave approximately ½ inch stems. (W) DILL BSM - Light green with mature seed. Ready to use. F - Immaturity, small size. EGGPLANT - BSM - Firm, shiny, and medium to large size, uniform purple. Light thumb pressure will leave a dent at the proper harvest stage. Small blossom scar. Fresh green calyx (the leaf-like cover of the flower and the eggplant). F - Too small, bronze or green color, dried Calyx, immature. P - (C) Leave 1 inch of stem. GARLIC BSM - Clean, smooth, brightly colored bulbs. Necks dry. F - Rough, of colored bulbs. Necks green and immature. Missing or broken sheaths, missing cloves. Roots or tops too closely cut. P - Leave 1 inch of stem attached. Trim roots to ¼ inch of bulb. (B) - Do not remove sheath and do not wash. GARLIC SCAPES- BSM- green tender, not dry and open with seeds showing, suitable for cooking as a herb. 18

19 KOHLRABI BSM - 1 ½ to 3 inches in diameter, tender, good color. F Too large, tough, poor color, weather damage, misshapen, or dirty. P - Cuts tops 1 to 2 inches in length. Do not trim roots to closely. MUSKMELON BSM - Pick at full maturity. Medium size and fragrant. F - harvested to soon, poorly colored, or over - or under - ripe. P - (B). OKRA BSM - Small uniform pods not over 3 inches long. Fresh green color. F - Pods large and woody, hard, crooked. P - Harvest with approximately ½ inch stem attached to pod. ONIONS (RED, WHITE OR YELLOW) BSM - Firm, mature, well-shaped bulbs. Small neck that is well-dried. Heavy for size. Over 2 inches in diameter, uniform color and finish. F - Peeled bulb, sunscaled, immature, misshapen, double or split bulbs, large soft neck. Poor color, size and finish. P - Harvest early and cure thoroughly. Do not wash or remove outer skin. or (B). Leave tops 1 inch above bulb or uniform length. Trim roots to ½ inch. Exhibit 3 specimens. PEPPER (SWEET GREEN, SWEET RED, BANANA, JALAPENO, OTHER PEPPERS) BSM - Firm, with dark color. Crisp and heavy, uniform in size and color. F - Badly misshapen, rough, too small, off color, wilted, sunscaled, lightweight or dirty. P - Leave ½ to 1 inch stems. POTATOES (RED OR WHITE) BSM - Firm, medium size (6 to 10 ounces), uniform. F - Unusually deep eyes for variety. Poor color, sunburn, knobby, or growth cracks. P- (B). PUMPKINS & WINTER SQUASH BSM - Thick flesh (heavy for size). Clean hard rind. True to type in size, shape, and color. F - Light weight for size, stems removed. Color and shape not typical of variety. P - Exhibit with 1 to 2 inches of stem attached and RHUBARB BSM - Young, tender stalks, uniform color. F - Tough, blemished, overmature, poorly colored stalks. Lower end of stalks cut. P - Pull, do not cut stalks. Trim leaves so only 1 to 2 inches of leaf blade remains attached to stalk. Stalks tied in a bunch at both ends. SQUASH (SUMMER) BSM - Long-fruited varieties (zucchini-type) should be 4 to 8 inches long, flat or scalloped types should be 3 to 5 inches in diameter. The rind should be soft. F - Stem removed, large over mature fruits, scarred skins, wilted or soft fruit. P - cut with 2 inches of stem attached. (B) SWEET CORN (YELLOW, WHITE, MIXED) BSM - Kernels fully grown and in milk stage. Well-filled and even rows. Fresh bright green husks. F - Too immature or over-mature. Crooked uneven rows, cob not filled to tip. Dried husks. P - remove husk from one side of ear. Corn deteriorates rapidly if entire husk is removed. Trim silk to within 1 inch of tip of husk. Shank (stem holding ear) trimmed one to two inches. SWISS CHARD BSM - Leaves 8 to 12 inches long. Bright, tender petioles (stalks). Clean, fresh, well-colored leaves. F - poorly colored leaves. P - (W) and exhibit in a jar of water to prevent wilting. TOMATOES (RED, YELLOW, CHERRY, OTHER) BSM - Firm fruits, heavy in relation to size. Uniform in size and color. Ripe. Smooth and well-shaped. Typical of variety. F - Poor color, sunscald, too large or too small, or misshapen. Over-ripe or cracked fruit, stems left attached. P - Pick mature but firm fruits. Remove stems. TURNIPS BSM - Smooth skin and firm fresh. Uniform color. F - Poorly colored, soft, spongy too large. Roughness. Side roots present. P - Cut tops back to 1 to 2 inches. Leave 2 inches of tap root. (W) Do not scrub. WATERMELON BSM - Ground spot show yellowish background color. Shape and color typical of variety. F - Immature or over-ripe, misshapen. P - Leave 1 to 2 inch stem. 19

20 DIVISION 922 OPEN CLASS FLORICULTURE Mike & Lisa Dytrych, Superintendents Rules: 1. All entries must be made in Open Class building #5 on Saturday, July 8, 2017, beginning at 8 a.m. and be in place by 12:00 noon. This includes all artistic classes and Special Show entries. Exhibits are to remain in place until end of livestock auction, approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, At these times premium checks may be available in the fair office. 1. If an exhibit is improperly entered, it will not be eligible for judging or premiums. 2. Articles having no competition will not receive a prize unless worthy. 3. All exhibits must be entered for competition only. 4. Entries are open to individuals, garden clubs and organizations, and any other groups. 5. One entry per class per person. 6. Classes may be sub-divided at the discretion of the superintendents if there are enough entries. 7. Youth division is for ages K 12 and will be divided this year into 2 age groups: a. Elementary K through 6 th grade b. Jr/HS 7 th through 12 th grade 8. Specimens must have high quality foliage in proportion to the specimen. Remove spent blooms & leaves and groom as necessary. The Superintendents will be available Saturday, July 8 th from 8:00 a.m. noon to answer questions you may have on standards of exhibition. 9. Containers for cut flowers should be clear glass. Vases are available for your use but please return them at the conclusion of the fair. 10. Keep foliage out of the water. Wedging is permissible to support stems and keep them in position. Clear tape or cellophane wrap may be used for this purpose in the neck of the vase. Clear marbles may be used in the bottom of vases to stabilize heavier specimens. 11. In accordance with Iowa State Fair Floriculture rules, only fresh and/or dried plant materials may be used in any class. No primary and secondary noxious weeds are permitted in any class. 12. Sweepstakes/purple ribbons will be awarded to Best Horticultural Exhibit and Best Artistic Exhibit in the Adult Division and the Elementary and Junior Divisions in Youth. Premiums: 1 st - $1.00; 2 nd - $.75, 3 rd - $.50 ISU Mills County Master Gardeners are awarding premiums for the following classes in the Youth Division: Elementary $15.00 for Best of Show Horticultural Winner (Classes & ) $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Class ) $10.00 for Special Show Winner (Class ) Jr/HS $15.00 for Best of Show Horticultural Winner (Classes & ) $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Class ) $10.00 for Special Show Winner (Class ) ISU Mills County Master Gardeners are awarding premiums for the following classes in the Adult Division: 20

21 $10.00 for Best of Show Horticultural Winner (Classes & ) $10.00 for Artistic Winner (Classes ) $10.00 for Winner of the Special Show Winner (Class ) ADULT DIVISION: Potted Plants (Planters may include 1 or more plants and must be planted at least 2 weeks before the fair) Class Foliage Class Flowering Class Cacti/Succulents Annual Cut Flowers Class Small Marigold 3 Stems Class Large Marigold 1 Stem Class Small Zinnia 3 Stems Class Large Zinnia 1 Stem Class Snap Dragon 3 Stem Class Salvia 3 Stem Class Petunia, Single 1 Stem Class Petunia, Double 1 Stem Class Collection of 5 Different Annuals (not an arrangement, blooms must be named) 5 Stems Perennial Cut Flowers Class Coneflower 3 Stems Class Mexican Hat 3 Stems Class Sunflower 1 Stem Class Shasta Daisy 3 Stems Class Delphinium 1 Stem Class Salvia 1 Stem Class Coral Bell 3 Stems Class Hosta Lily 1 Bloom & 1 Leaf (Stem & Bloom are separate) Class Garden Phlox 1 Stem Class Rose 1 Stem Class Hydrangea 1 Stem Class Chrysanthemum 3 Stems Class Ornamental Grass 3 Stems Class Any Flowering Perennial Vine 1 Stem Class Collection of 5 Different Perennials (not an arrangement, blooms must be named) 5 Stems Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers Class Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Single 1 Stem Class Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Double 1 Stem Class Tiger Lily 1 Stem Class Asiatic Lily 1 Stem Class Oriental Lily 1 Stem Class Canna 1 Stem Class Calla Lily 1 Stem Class Collection of 3 Different Lilies (not an arrangement, lily species must be named) 3 Stems 21

22 Class Dahlia 1 Stem Class Gladiolus 1 Stem Class ADULT ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT Monochromatic Flower Arrangement Please design and arrange flowers of all ONE COLOR in a large vase of your choice. You may use different species of flowers to add texture and dimension as long as the flowers are the same color. Live foliage may be used for accent and interest. MOST UNUSUAL FLOWER OR PLANT Class What in the heck is it? Let us see the geeks and freaks from your garden! YOUTH DIVISION Elementary Class Cut Flowers - Annuals 1 stem (please name flower on entry) Class Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of 3 different species (please name each on entry) Class Cut Flowers - Perennials 1 stem (please name flower on entry) Class Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry) Class Bulb, Corm, or Tuber 1 stem Class Container Grown Foliage Plant(plants need to be potted at least 2 weeks before the fair) Class Container Grown Flowering Plant (plants need to be potted at least 2 weeks before the fair) Jr/HS Class Cut Flowers - Annuals 1 stem (please name flower on entry) Class Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of 3 different species (please name each on entry) Class Cut Flowers - Perennials 1 stem (please name flower on entry) Class Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry) Class Bulb, Corm, or Tuber 1 stem Class Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 2 weeks before the fair) Class Container Grown Flowering Plant (plants need to be potted at least 2 weeks before the fair) YOUTH ARTISTIC DIVISION Elementary $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Monochromatic Flower Arrangement Please design and arrange flowers of all ONE COLOR in a large vase of your choice. You may use different species of flowers to add texture and dimension as long as the flowers are the same color. Live foliage may be used for accent and interest. Jr/HS $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Monochromatic Flower Arrangement Please design and arrange flowers of all ONE COLOR in a large vase of your choice. You may use different species of flowers to add texture and dimension as long as the flowers are the same color. Live foliage may be used for accent and interest. SPECIAL SHOW GOT JUNK? This year please use something old, unusual, or odd that you might find at a junk or garage sale to repurpose for this year s Special Show. You may use your junk as either a container or embellishment for a container planted with your favorite summer flowers! 22

23 Class Adult Got Junk $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Elementary Got Junk $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Jr/HS Got Junk $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners FLORICULTURE FOR A PURPOSE! This year we are offering a poster show that will be open to all participants in the Youth (K 12) Open Class Floriculture Show and to our 4-H friends in Horticulture/Floriculture department. Mills County Master Gardeners will have a display in the Open Class Barn that will feature the efforts being made to restore the migratory habitat of the threatened Monarch Butterfly in our state of Iowa. Please create a poster (8.5 x 11 or larger) to help us bring awareness of the importance and urgency of replenishing the Monarch s primary food source: milkweed. More information is available online at the Milkweed Matters website: Please call Extension office ( ) or Lisa Dytrych (ldytrych@millardmfg.com with any questions. Each entry will receive a raffle ticket to have a chance at winning a Butterfly Hatching Habitat Kit, donated by Mike and Lisa Dytrych. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! A Make and Take youth workshop will be hosted by ISU Mills County master gardeners in Open Class Floriculture Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 9 10 a.m. We are going to create Underwater Gardens for Goldfish that you will be able to take home with you at the conclusion of the workshop! Participants will learn what elements are needed for a plant to live underwater and how a little goldfish helps out! Basic materials will be provided but please feel free to bring miniature aquatic decorations to personalize your creation. Please note participation will be limited to the first 25 who sign up that Saturday morning. ******************************************************************************** WEEDS MAY NOT BE USED IN YOUR ARRANGEMENTS. AN EXHIBIT USING ANY OF THE PLANT MATERIAL LISTED BELOW WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. (IOWA WEED LAW, CHAPTER 3F17, CODE OF IOWA, F1997) Artichoke Horsenettle Smooth Dock Buckhorn Leafy Spurge Shattercane Buckhorn Plantain Multiflora Rose Sheep Sorrel Bull Thistle Russian Knapweed Musk Thistle Butterprint Perennial Pepper-grass Sour Dock Canada Thistle Perennial Sowthistle Tall Thistle Cocklebur Poison Hemlock Teasel Curly Dock Puncture Vine Wild Carrot (Queen Anne Lace) Field Bindweed Quackgrass Wild Mustard Hoary Cress Red Sorrel Wild Sunflower 23

24 TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND QUILTING OPEN CLASS HOME ECONOMICS Shelly Schultz, Superintendent Rules: 1. Entries in this department may be made at the Commercial building (#2) at the Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, July 8, Entries MUST BE in place by Noon. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. in the Commercial building. 2. Exhibits are to remain in place until end of livestock auction, approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, At these times premium checks may be available in the fair office. 3. All articles must be entered in the name of the maker. 4. All articles must have been completed since the 2016 Mills County Fair. 5. No premiums will be allowed on articles improperly entered. 6. Unfinished, soiled or worn articles will not be awarded premiums. 7. Articles having no competition will not receive prizes unless worthy. 8. All needlework will be judged with regard to beauty, degree of perfection, amount of work and suitability for the purpose for which it is intended. 9. Each exhibitor should bring a clear plastic bag for all classes. 10. Only one entry per lot per person. Premiums: 1 st - $1.00; 2 nd -.75 cents; 3 rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up, see rule #2. Youth Third Grade and Under t-shirt Skirt Blouse Tea Towel Apron School Dress Dress for Best Wear Formal or Party Dress Jacket or Coat Sleeping garment Lounging Garment Sewing Box Pillow Potholders Placemats Weskit or Vest YOUTH DIVISION Knitting Crochet Latch Hook Embroidery Appliqué Shorts/Split Skirt Swimsuit or cover-up Romper (1 piece) Sweatsuit (top & pants) Costume Jumper Bed Covering Quilted Item Embellish Purchased Item Other Than Named 24

25 Youth Fourth Grade Through Eighth Grade t-shirt Skirt Blouse Tea Towel Apron School Dress Dress for Best Wear Formal or Party Dress Jacket or Coat Sleeping garment Lounging Garment Sewing Box Pillow Potholders Placemats Weskit or Vest Knitting Crochet Latch Hook Embroidery Appliqué Shorts/Split Skirt Swimsuit or cover-up Romper (1 piece) Sweatsuit (top & pants) Costume Jumper Bed Covering Quilted Item Embellish Purchased Item Other Than Named Youth Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade t-shirt Skirt Blouse Tea Towel Apron School Dress Dress for Best Wear Formal or Party Dress Jacket or Coat Sleeping garment Lounging Garment Sewing Box Pillow Potholders Placemats Weskit or Vest Rugs Woven Braided ADULT DIVISION Knitting Crochet Latch Hook Embroidery Appliqué Shorts/Split Skirt Swimsuit or cover-up Romper (1 piece) Sweatsuit (top & pants) Costume Jumper Bed Covering Quilted Item Embellish Purchased Item Other Than Named NEEDLEWORK; Crochet Hooked Other Than Named Pillow Slips Embroidery Crochet Trim Tatted Trim Cut Work Appliqué Hemstitch Other Than Named

26 Table Cloths & Luncheon Cloths Hemstitch Embroidery Crochet Dresser Cover Embroidery Cut Work Buffet or Vanity Set (3 pieces) Embroidery Cut Work Centerpieces (more than 2 inches) Cut Work Solid Tatting Tatted Trim Towels Embroidery Hemstitch Tatted Trim Tea Towels (Set of 6) Embroidery Appliqué Pot Holder (Set of 3) Crochet Knit Woven Sofa Pillows or Tops Pieced Quilted Appliqué Smocked Crochet Aprons Kitchen Embelished Purchased Handkerchiefs Hemstitch Crochet Trim Crochet Afghan Sweater Cape or Poncho Baby Afghan Doilies Knitting Man s Sweater Woman s Sweater Child s Sweater Afghan Appliqué Other Than Named Appliqué Other Than Named Appliqué Other Than Named Embroidery Other Than Named Crochet Trim Appliqué Other Trim Other Than Named Appliqué Other Than Named Embroidery Cross Stitch Pin Point Latch Hook Other Than Named Tatted Trim Other Than Named Tatted Trim Other Than Named Piece Baby set Collar Hat Socks Other Than Named Stole, Cape or Poncho Piece Baby Set Socks Other Than Named

27 Carry-alls Laundry Bag Swimming Bag Tote Bag Purses Other Than Named Candlewicking Items enter as Other Than Named in the appropriate category. CLOTHING Child s Clothing Jumper Coat Boy s suit Swimwear Sleepwear Special Occasion Dress Everyday Dress Costume (i.e. Halloween) Sweatsuit (2 piece) Boy s Shirt Girl s Blouse T-shirt Shorts/Split Skirt Embellished Purchased Item Other Than Named Women s Apparel Ensemble (3 Coordinating Pieces or More) Pantsuit or Coordinating Slacks and Top Accessories (Purse, Scarf, Belts, Etc.) Lined Suit Unlined Suit Lined Jacket Unlined Jacket Better Dress Summer Dress Coat Sleepwear Duster or Robe Lingerie Men s Apparel Suit Slacks Sports Shirt Sleepwear Sportswear Swimwear Slacks Long Dress Top or Blouse Skirt Embellished Purchased Item Other Than Named Tie Embellished Purchased Item Other Than Named COMFORTS, QUILTS & BEDSPREADS: Comforts Pieced Other Than Named Appliqué Quilts - Bed Size ALL Hand Stitched Pieced Embroidery Appliqué Other Techniques Whole Cloth Quilts - Bed Size Machine Stitched on top Pieced Embroidery Appliqué Other Techniques 27

28 Quilts Bed Size Hand Stitched on top Pieced Appliqué Whole Cloth Wall Quilt Pieced Appliqué Whole Cloth Embroidery Other Techniques Miniature Quilt Pieced Embroidery Appliqué Other Techniques Whole Clot Lap Quilt Pieced Appliqué Whole Cloth Baby Quilt Pieced Appliqué Whole Cloth Other Quilt Pillow Table Runner Bedspreads Embroidery Crochet Embroidery Other Techniques Embroidery Other Techniques Window Treatment Other Appliqué Other Than Named New from Old (Old blocks or tops made into finished item) Quilt Miniature Quilt Wall Hanging Home Decorator Item Baby Quilt Wool Division Wool Skeins Handmade accessories Needle Felting Wet Felting Spinning Sewing Weaving Other 28

29 Rules: OPEN CLASS PANTRY STORE & CULINARY Myrna Leu, Superintendent 1. Entries in this department may be made in the Commercial bldg. #5 at the fairgrounds, Saturday, July 8, 2017,prior to 12:00 NOON. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits are to remain in place until end of livestock auction, approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, At these times premium checks may be available in the fair office. 2. All canning work is to be from August of last year to fair time this year. 3. Articles having no competition will not receive prizes unless worthy. 4. All jars used in this division shall be standard Mason canning jars, either Ball, Kerr, Atlas or Presto. 5. Standard jelly glasses or half-pint jars are required for jellies. Preserves, butter, and marmalade are to be put in half-pint or pint jars. No freezer jam accepted. 6. Pickles, catsup and spiced fruit are to be in half-pint, pints or quarts. 7. All entries must be heat-processed following canning or drying guidelines. If product is not processed according to recommendations, it must be disqualified. 8. Entries must be labeled with product name, date of preparation, processing method and processing time. Sticker labels are available at the Extension office or when entries are presented on Saturday. CURRENT USDA and/or IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY GUIDELINES FOR FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS MUST BE USED. See for current USDA guidelines. Georgia s So Easy to Preserve is a good source for information (available for viewing or purchase in extension office or call ISU Answerline for current research information.) They can you an answer which can be included in written information. 9. Place cookies (6), cupcakes (6) and dried foods on a white, 8-inch paper plate. 10. All baked goods and dried foods must be enclosed in plastic bags rather than waxed paper or cellophane. 11. No partial loaves or pieces of baked products will be accepted. 12. Only one entry per lot per person. 13. Jellies, jams, baked items, dried foods and some canned foods may be opened and tasted by the judges. A sample of the opened item will be placed on a paper plate for display during the fair. The exhibitor may take home the remainder of the item(s) they brought after judging. This does not apply to decorated cakes which will be displayed for the duration of the fair. Preserved Product Appearance Requirements: Pieces should be uniform in size and packed snugly but allow for circulation of liquids. Products should be free from defects or blemishes, strings, stems, seeds, pits and peels. Some recipes may require stems, pits and/or peels to remain; this is acceptable if the recipe is in keeping with approved guidelines. Liquids should cover the product, keeping within the headspace guidelines. Liquids should be clear and free from cloudiness and small particles. Product should retain its natural characteristic color or as nearly that of standard cooked product. It should be free from undue color loss. Texture should be tender but not overcooked. Product should maintain its shape and size appropriate for recipe and preparation method. Premiums: 1st - $1.00; 2nd -.75 cents; 3rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up. See rule #1. 29

30 Adult Division Miscellaneous Mincemeat Canned Pork Strained Honey, 1 quart Canned Chicken Hard Soap, 1 Bar Lard Soft Soap, 1 Bar Other Than Named Canned Beef Marmalade or Butter Apple Plum Cherry Rhubarb Grapes Pear Peach Other Than Named Preserves Cherry Plum Raspberry Tomato Strawberry Watermelon Peach Apricots Pear Other Than Named Jellies & Jams Apple Jelly Grape Jelly Raspberry Jam Strawberry Jam Raspberry Jelly Strawberry Jelly Cherry Jam Peach Jam Cherry Jelly Peach Jelly Crabapple Jelly Plum Jam Blackberry Jam Plum Jelly Blackberry Jelly Apricot Jam Gooseberry Jelly Low Sugar Grape Jam Other Than Named Pickles and Relishes Pickled Beets Pickled Onions Cucumber Relish Watermelon Pickles Dill Pickles Peach Pickles Sweet Pickles Crabapple Pickles Pickled Tomatoes Zucchini Relish Mixed Pickles Pimentos Chow-Chow Bread & Butter Pickles Zucchini Pickles Pickled Okra Pickadilli Other Than Named Pickled Peppers Catsup and Sauces Catsup Spaghetti Sauce Salsa Tomato Sauce Chili Sauce Other Than Named Spiced Fruit Peaches Pears Apples Other Than Named 30

31 Canned Fruit Applesauce Strawberries Apricots Italian Prunes Cherries Mixed Fruits Peaches Bing Cherries Pears Apples Plums Grape Juice Pineapple Other Than Named Raspberries Canned Vegetables Corn Pumpkin Shelled Beans Kraut Green Beans Zucchini Wax Beans Tomato Juice Peas Tomatoes Beets Tomato Soup Lima Beans Asparagus Soup Mixtures Other Than Named Carrots Breads Loaf Banana Bread Pan of Rolls Loaf Whole Wheat Muffins Loaf Rye Bread Microwave Loaf White Bread Donuts Loaf Date Bread Cinnamon Rolls Loaf Nut Bread Cornbread Raisin Other Than Named Cookies (6) Sugar Oatmeal Coconut Whole Wheat Bar Cookies Brownies Icebox No Bake Ginger Microwave Chocolate Decorated Chocolate Chip Other Than Named Cakes (Unfrosted) Fruit Applesauce Sponge Butterscotch Chiffon Jelly Roll Marble White Angel Yellow Nut Loaf Microwave Devils Food Bundt Chocolate Other Than Named 31

32 Candy (6 Pieces) Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Creamy Fudge Popcorn Balls Divinity Microwave Penuche Caramels Peanut Brittle Other Than Named Decorated Cakes (Special Premiums) Layer Cup Cakes Loaf Doll Tiered Other Than Named Baked Pies and Pastries (Special Premiums) Apple Peach Berry Rhubarb Cherry Other Than Named Apricot Dried Foods Herbs Meat Fruits Other Than Named Vegetables Junior Division (Children 5 to 14) Canned Fruit Apple Berries Apricots Pineapple Cherries Mixed Fruits Peaches Other Than Named Canned Vegetables Corn Peas Green Beans Soup Mixture Shelled Beans Beets - Plain, Canned Asparagus Tomato Juice Carrots Other Than Named Jellies Cherry Plum Raspberry Tomato Strawberry Rhubarb Peach Low Sugar Pear Other Than Named Jam Cherry Plum Raspberry Tomato Strawberry Rhubarb Peach Other Than Named Pear 32

33 Pickles and Relishes Pickled Beets Pickled Onions Cucumber Pickles Peach Pickles Pickled Tomatoes Crabapple Pickles Mixed Pickles Other Than Named Catsup and Sauces Catsup Spaghetti Sauce Salsa Tomato Sauce Chili Sauce Other Than Named Breads Loaf White Yeast Muffins Loaf Whole Wheat Microwave Quick Donuts Yeast Rolls Other Than Named Cookies (6) Sugar Brownies Bar No Bake Ice Box Donuts Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Microwave Chip Decorated Oatmeal Other Than Named Cakes Fruit Applesauce Sponge White Chiffon Microwave Devil's Food Decorated (See spec premiums) Chocolate Bundt Devil's Food Other Than Named Candy (6 Pieces) Fudge Peanut Brittle Divinity Microwave Penuche Caramels No Cook Other Than Named Popcorn Balls Baked Pies and Pastries (Special Premiums) Apple Peach Berry Rhubarb Cherry Other Than Named Apricot Dried Foods Herbs Meat Fruits Other Than Named Vegetables 33

34 DIVISION OPEN CLASS HOBBIES & CRAFTS Autumn Clemmer & Ann Staiert Superintendents Rules: 1. Entries in the department may be made at the fairgrounds, Open Class Bldg #5 on Saturday morning, July 8, 2017 at 8 a.m.. Entries MUST BE in place by noon. Judging begins at 1 p.m. 2. Exhibits are to remain in place until end of livestock auction, approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, At these times premium checks may be available in the fair office. 3. Any article or collection previously entered is not eligible for entry. 4. Number of entries is specified with each class number 5. No article can be entered in two different classes. 6. Pictures and Artwork may be mounted and ready to hang 7. Ribbon Color will be determined by department judge 8. Quantity of blue, red and white ribbons will vary by class Premiums: For all classes in this division 1 st - $1.00, 2 nd - $.75, 3 rd - $.50 Premium checks should be picked up at the fair office. See rule #2 above. 34

35 ADULT DEPARTMENT (over the age of 18) COLLECTIONS - May enter 2 collections per exhibitor Collections are things such as but not limited to: stamps, glassware, Class shells, postcards, etc. ANTIQUES - A brief history must be included with each antique Class Best Single Antique Class Best Display of Antiques - Not Less Than Four (4). HANDICRAFTS - May enter 3 handicrafts of different types per exhibitor Handicrafts are things such as but not limited to: weavings, glass etching, Class wood carvings, purchased embellished items, jewelry, leather work, model cars, etc. ART - one entry per class unless designated differently Drawings - may be colored pencil, pencil, chalk, pen & ink, pastels or Class mixed media -may enter 3 drawings per exhibitor Class Collage Class Sculptures Class Computer Art Class Pottery Class Recycled materials Class Creative Writing - Poetry or Prose Class Misc. Art not categorized above - only one entry per exhibitor Art - Oil Painting (NO Paint by Numbers - )May enter 2 paintings per exhibitor Class Art - Acrylics Painting (NO Paint by Numbers - )May enter 2 paintings per exhibitor Class Art - Watercolor or Tempra Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) -May enter 2 paintings per exhibitor Class

36 YOUTH DEPARTMENT Preschool through 1st Grade COLLECTIONS - May enter 2 collections per exhibitor Collections are things such as but not limited to: shells, dolls, marbles, Class stuffed animals, action figures, etc. HANDICRAFTS - May enter 3 handicrafts of different types per exhibitor Handicrafts are things such as but not limited to: weavings, glass etching, Class wood carvings, purchased embellished items, jewelry, leather work, model cars, sand art, bead art, clay, ceramics, etc. ART - one entry per class unless designated differently Drawings - may be crayon, marker, colored pencil, pencil, chalk, pen & Class ink, pastels or mixed media -may enter 3 drawings per exhibitor Class Collage Class Sculptures Class Computer Art Class Pottery Class Recycled materials Class Novelty Class Misc. Art not categorized above - only one entry per exhibitor Art - Watercolor or Tempra Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) -May enter 2 paintings per exhibitor Class LEGO Construction Structures -May enter 2 structures per class per exhibitor Lego structures must be on a sturdy base and no larger than 16"x16"x16" Class Built from a kit Class Unique Construction Grades 2-3 COLLECTIONS - May enter 2 collections per exhibitor Collections are things such as but not limited to: shells, dolls, marbles, Class stuffed animals, action figures, etc. 36

37 HANDICRAFTS - May enter 3 handicrafts of different types per exhibitor Handicrafts are things such as but not limited to: weavings, glass etching, Class wood carvings, purchased embellished items, jewelry, leather work, model cars, sand art, bead art, clay, ceramics, etc. ART - one entry per class unless designated differently Drawings - may be crayon, marker, colored pencil, pencil, chalk, pen & Class ink, pastels or mixed media -may enter 3 drawings per exhibitor Class Collage Class Sculptures Class Computer Art Class Pottery Class Recycled materials Class Novelty Class Misc. Art not categorized above - only one entry per exhibitor Art - Watercolor or Tempra Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) -May enter 2 paintings per exhibitor Class LEGO Construction Structures -May enter 2 structures per class per exhibitor Lego structures must be on a sturdy base and no larger than 16"x16"x16" Class Built from a kit Class Unique Construction Grades 4-6 COLLECTIONS - May enter 2 collections per exhibitor Collections are things such as but not limited to: shells, dolls, marbles, Class stuffed animals, action figures, etc. HANDICRAFTS - May enter 3 handicrafts of different types per exhibitor Handicrafts are things such as but not limited to: weavings, glass etching, Class wood carvings, purchased embellished items, jewelry, leather work, model cars, sand art, bead art, clay, ceramics, etc. ART - one entry per class unless designated differently 37

38 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Drawings - may be crayon, marker, colored pencil, pencil, chalk, pen & ink, pastels or mixed media -may enter 3 drawings per exhibitor Collage Sculptures Computer Art Pottery Recycled materials Novelty Creative Writing - Prose or Poetry Misc. Art not categorized above - only one entry per exhibitor Art - Watercolor or Tempra Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) -May enter 2 paintings per exhibitor Class LEGO Construction Structures -May enter 2 structures per class per exhibitor Lego structures must be on a sturdy base and no larger than 16"x16"x16" Class Built from a kit Class Unique Construction Grades 7-9 COLLECTIONS - May enter 2 collections per exhibitor Collections are things such as but not limited to: shells, dolls, marbles, Class stuffed animals, action figures, etc. HANDICRAFTS - May enter 3 handicrafts of different types per exhibitor Handicrafts are things such as but not limited to: weavings, glass etching, Class wood carvings, purchased embellished items, jewelry, leather work, model cars, sand art, bead art, clay, ceramics, etc. ART - one entry per class unless designated differently Drawings - may be crayon, marker, colored pencil, pencil, chalk, pen & Class ink, pastels or mixed media -may enter 3 drawings per exhibitor Class Collage Class Sculptures Class Computer Art 38

39 Class Class Class Class Class Pottery Recycled materials Novelty Creative Writing - Prose or Poetry Misc. Art not categorized above - only one entry per exhibitor Art - Watercolor or Tempra Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) -May enter 2 paintings per exhibitor Class LEGO Construction Structures -May enter 2 structures per class per exhibitor Lego structures must be on a sturdy base and no larger than 16"x16"x16" Class Built from a kit Class Unique Construction Grades COLLECTIONS - May enter 2 collections per exhibitor Collections are things such as but not limited to: shells, dolls, marbles, Class stuffed animals, action figures, etc. HANDICRAFTS - May enter 3 handicrafts of different types per exhibitor Handicrafts are things such as but not limited to: weavings, glass etching, Class wood carvings, purchased embellished items, jewelry, leather work, model cars, sand art, bead art, clay, ceramics, etc. ART - one entry per class unless designated differently Drawings - may be crayon, marker, colored pencil, pencil, chalk, pen & Class ink, pastels or mixed media -may enter 3 drawings per exhibitor Class Collage Class Sculptures Class Computer Art Class Pottery Class Recycled materials Class Novelty Class Creative Writing - Prose or Poetry Class Misc. Art not categorized above - only one entry per exhibitor 39

40 Art - Watercolor or Tempra Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) -May enter 2 paintings per exhibitor Class LEGO Construction Structures -May enter 2 structures per class per exhibitor Lego structures must be on a sturdy base and no larger than 16"x16"x16" Class Built from a kit Class Unique Construction Professional Department If you have sold your Art Work Class Class Class Class Art Oil Painting (NO Paint by Numbers) Art Acrylics (NO Paint by Numbers) Art Watercolor or Tempra (NO Paint by Numbers) Pencil Drawing 40

41 DIVISION PHOTOGRAPHY Superintendent Meghan Gray Rules: 2. Entries in this department may be made at the Fairground in the Commercial bldg.. #2 on Saturday morning, July 8, Entries MUST BE in place by Noon. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. in the Commercial Building. 3. Exhibits are to remain in place until end of livestock auction, approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, At these times premium checks may be available in the fair office. 4. Youth Department entries are based on the school year that was just completed. 5. Management will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibit or property of exhibitor. 6. Any article or collection previously entered is not eligible for entry. 7. Only one entry per person per lot letter. 8. No article can be entered in two different classes. 9. Entries in photography must be mounted for display. Mountings can be as simple as construction paper, purchased frames, or professionally prepared mats. Please be prepared for dust and wind damage. No glass please. Frames are not required. 10. Photo s must be a minimum of 4 x6 and no larger than 8 x 10 and mounting can be no larger than 10 x 12. Premiums: For All Departments in This Division: 1st - $1.00; 2nd -.75 cents; 3rd -.50 cents. Premium checks should be picked up, see rule #2. ADULT DEPARTMENT Digital Photography Including Film Photos Computer Enhanced Black & White Portrait People Action Sports Pets Wildlife Architecture Floral or Plant Life Landscape Landscape-Oceans & Water Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset Group of 3 Color Photos Outdoors Photo Indoors Photo Abstract Sepia or Color Reversal Exp Double Exp & Special Effects Other Than Named 41

42 YOUTH DEPARTMENT (Preschool through Grade 3) Film & Digital Photography Black & White Portrait People Action Sports Pets Wildlife Architecture Floral or Plant Life Landscape Landscape-Oceans & Water Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset Group of 3 Color Photos Outdoors Photo Indoors Photo Abstract Sepia or Color Reversal Exp Double Exp & Special Effect Other Than Named MIDDLE GRADES DEPARTMENT (Grades 4 8) Film & Digital Photography-including Film Photos Computer Enhanced Black & White Portrait People Action Sports Pets Wildlife Architecture Floral or Plant Life Landscape Landscape-Oceans & Water Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset Group of 3 Color Photos Outdoors Photo Indoors Photo Abstract Sepia or Color Reversal Exp Double Exp & Special Effects Other Than Named HIGH SCHOOL GRADES DEPARTMENT (Grades 9-12) Film & Photography Including Film Photos Computer Enhanced Black & White Landscape-Oceans & Water Portrait Landscape-Sunrise/Sunset People Group of 3 Color Photos Action Outdoors Photo Sports Indoors Photo Pets Abstract Wildlife Sepia or Color Reversal Exp Architecture Double Exp & Special Effects Floral or Plant Life Other Than Named Landscape 42

43 DRAFT OPEN CLASS PIE BAKING CONTEST AT MILLS COUNTY FAIR Monday, July 10 th Entries 10-11am- Judging 11am Sponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau 2017 Pie-Baking Contest Rules 1. Pie must be entered in the name of the person who made it. 2. Categories: A. Adult (age 18 and over) Fruit Nut B. Youth (under age of 18) Fruit Nut 3. Prizes: A. Grand Prize of all categories $ B. 1 st place in each category $ Bring the pie to the contest site which will be the Block Building on the Fairgrounds between 10:00 am and 11:00 on the day of the event (Monday, July 10th, 2017). PIES REQUIRING REFRIGERATION (dairy, cream, or meat pies) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The person checking in the pies will have the final say on acceptability of the pies. 5. Fill out the registration form available at site. The entered pies become property of the Mills County Fair Board. After judging, the pies will be sliced and sold at the fair. You will not be given back your pie pan, so use a disposable pan. 6. If you are a winner, you give permission to have your photo taken. It may be used in the local paper and Farm Bureau publications. 7. Your pie recipe must be included with your entry. 8. Winners will be announced after the judging is complete. 43 P a g e

44 DRAFT UGLY CAKE CONTEST Begins Saturday, July 8, 2017 Open to all ages Cakes to be checked-in between 2:00 2:30 p.m. in Obrecht Commons Rules: *Ugly as can be: the uglier the better (NO mold can be on the CAKE.due to it sitting for a couple of days. Cake MUST be made the day of the event or 1 day prior.) *Use your imagination. Please use discretion in your assortment of garnishments. *All cakes must be appropriately designed for view by all ages *All ingredients must be edible. *Entries will be judged on looks alone *A real cake must be used *No cakes are to be longer than 18 *All cakes must be left at the fair for display and judging *DO NOT SUBMIT IN A PAN IT MUST BE PLACED ON SOME TYPE OF FLAT BOARD A FOIL COVERED CARDBOARD WOULD BE FINE MUST BE DISPOSABLE *Cake has to be covered during the fair so please bring supplies to do so *Decorations to be appropriate for viewable by all ages Three classes: 9 and under age group years of age group 18+ years of age group Participation ribbons awarded. Judging will take place by the public. To judge, the public will place money into a can by the cake of their choice. Voting will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 and continue until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11. The can with the most money in it for each class division will be the winner. Each division winner will receive 50% of the money in their voting can. Other monies will go to support fair activities. All cakes will be disposed of after judging ends. Sponsored by Mills County Fair Board 44 P a g e

45 DRAFT Frisbee Contest Superintendent- Paula Barrett 2pm on Monday, July 10th West Side of Block Building Registration from 1:45-2pm south of Horse Arena Rules Three Age Groups: 1) 7 and under 2) 8-9 year olds 3) year olds Distance and under year olds year olds Each contestant has option for 2 throws - If they choose to take a second throw, the first one will not count, even if it was longer than the second throw. Contestants stand behind a marked line to throw. Mark distances with popsicle stick which is numbered, or has contestant's name on it. Prizes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies are given for each age group. Participation ribbons can be given to all contestants. 45 P a g e

46 DRAFT Mills County Fair Baby Contest 2017 Mills County Fair will be holding their annual baby contest on Saturday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the Obrecht Commons on the Mills County Fairgrounds in Malvern. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and no registrations will be accepted after judging begins. Age categories are: 0 5 months, 6 12 months, and months Contestant categories are as follows: Future Mills County Fair Queen and Future Little Mr. Mills County Fair (dressy attire) Miss Summer Fun and Mr. Summer Fun (beach/swimwear); and Sweetest Smile (ease of smile for the judges) Parent(s) of the participant must be a Mills County resident. Age categories are based on the age of the child at the time of the contest. 46 P a g e

47 DRAFT MILLS COUNTY FAIR MUTTON BUSTIN RULES Class # SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 9, 2017 DURING RANCH RODEO Age: Weight: 5 to 7 years of age during fair 55 pounds or less 15 Contestants will be chosen by lottery system. Registration: Registration table will be at the horse arena beginning at 6:30 p.m. Entries will be accepted until 7:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. fifteen names will be drawn from the bucket and those fifteen contestants will participate in the Mutton Bustin at intermission time of the Rodeo. Rodeo begins at 7:00 p.m. Each contestant will receive a t-shirt. The winning contestant will receive a trophy. SPONSORED BY: GREAT WESTERN BANK 47 P a g e

48 DRAFT MILLS COUNTY FAIR 2017 STICK HORSE RACES SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 TO BE HELD DURING INTERMISSION AT THE RODEO Age Groups 3 4 year olds Class # year olds Class # year olds Class # year olds Class # P a g e

49 DRAFT PEDAL PULL Featuring Myers Pedal Tractor Pull Check out the rules for 2017 at: Mills County Fair Pedal Pull Sunday, July 9, 2017 Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Pulls begin at 1:00 p.m. in block building of fairgrounds Available for kids ages 4-12 Sponsored by Hillcrest Sales 49 P a g e

50 DRAFT FIGURE 8 Racing Car & Truck Pay Out: $750 for First, $500 for Second, $250 for Third / $100 Heat Winners FIGURE 8 RULES FULL SIZE AND COMPACTS GENERAL RULES Check in from 3 pm 6 pm Mills County Fair Malvern, IA Tuesday, July 7pm Each car and driver entering event will be required to pay $75.00 (includes driver and 1 crew member) to compete in the Figure 8 Racing. DRIVER MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. Questions? Contact Gregg Schoening at The general rules apply to each driver & pit personnel. DRIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW THE RULES & OBEY THEM. The rules set forth have been designed to provide orderly conduct of the sport & are in no way a guarantee against injury, death, or theft to a participant, spectator, or official. These rules shall govern the condition of all events; & by participation in these events, all participants shall be expected to comply with these rules. Absolutely no alcohol in the pit area before or during the event. No fighting allowed. Officials will not tolerate any profane language/gestures before, during or after the event. No hot-rodding or speeding in the pit area. If a car does not run a heat, that car does not run a consolation heat. The driver/owner is responsible for his/her pit crew & their conduct & safety. All drivers & at least one crew member must attend the drivers meeting. Any of the above violations subject the car that he/she is associated with to disqualification & asked to depart from the pit area immediately & may be rejected from other events. No refunds will be given for any reason. OFFICIALS WILL RESOLVE ANY & ALL DISAGREEMENTS. ALL DECISIONS BY THE OFFICIALS WILL BE FINAL. CARS ARE TO BE RE-INSPECTED BEFORE ANY PRIZE MONEY IS H&ED OUT. Ladies may compete with men. Drivers must be 16 or order to drive & must have a valid driver license. All drivers & pit crew between the ages of 16 & 18 years of age must have guardian or parent signature obtained prior to participation. NO ONE ALLOWED IN PIT AREA UNDER THE AGE OF 16. All drivers & pit crew must sign a release of liability. If any door becomes open during race you will be disqualified for your heat, you may fix it, & come back & run a consolation heat. All cars not removed after the event will become the property of the promoter. ***OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ACCESS TO ANYONE, OR ANY CAR THAT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE*** 2016 Mills County Fair Rules: Automobiles: Any American made steel top sedan or station wagon may compete. No convertibles, jeeps, 4x4 AWD, Ambulance, Hearse, Truck, Limousine, El Camino or Ranchero s Allowed. Battery 1. Securely fastened down & covered inside battery box. Batteries must be bolted down. Battery cover may be buggies or straps. 2.Make certain floor boards are strong enough to hold battery. You may put a plate under the car to create a sandwich effect, if floorboards are weak due to rust & etc. Brakes 1. At least two brakes must work. Must lock up on inspection. Body 1. All glass, plastic, upholstery, light, mirrors, moldings & chrome must be removed. 2. You may reinforce or custom build the open class body almost any way you want as long as you meet the safety requirements. 3. No graders blades or tempered steel that may shatter is allowed anywhere on the car. 4. Car numbers on both doors & on roof plate. Numbers on roof plate must be at least 12 inches tall. Letter may appear behind number & must be at least 6 tall. No four digit numbers allowed. Driver Protection 1. Fire suits suggested point safety harness suggested 3. No open face helmets 4. Gloves required 5. Neck brace recommended Drive Shafts 1. Must be painted white 2. Must have at least one strap or chain under drive shaft. Engine 1. No Aluminum Blocks (unless it is a OEM motor) FIREWALL: Any holes in firewall must be covered with a non-flammable material to prevent competitor from being sprayed by hot oil, or water. Fuel Tanks: 1. Must be in trunk area or back seat area. MUST BE MOUNTED SECURELY 2. Original tank must be removed & not relocated. 3. Tank must be designated for fuel, no homemade fuel tank 4. No 5-gallon cans or buckets allowed 5. Steel boat tanks ok, but must be inside metal box with a bottom 6. Fuel lines running thru driver s compartment shall be routed thru a nonflammable tube or pipe 7. Fuel cells recommended but not mandatory. If using a fuel cell with capacity over 5-gallon please try to limit to 8-gallon of fuel 8. All fuel cells or tanks must be securely fastened down. Fuel cells/tank mounts shall be built in such a way as to avoid being damaged from a cross bar moving differently from body. EXAMPLE: Don t fasten one side of the fuel cell to the body & other side to a cross bar. 9. (f fuel tank is in trunk area it must be well protected with a cage around it, fuel cage & rear frame must be reinforced as to make Hood 1. Hood must have 4 hold downs minimum 5/8 diameter bolts 2. Front two should be all the way down thru the radiator support & welded to frame 3. If you already have a custom radiator support they may be welded on to the top of it 4. Back two mounts should also be connected to frame or some-thing more than just the sheet metal firewall 5. Big washers or square 5x5 plates should be used to keep hood from pulling thru. 6. Officials will have suggestions if you re not built strong enough to keep hood from moving back into driver upon collision (this is a must) Roll Cage 1. Minimum of 4-point cage securely welded to frame, or 4 points welded to steel plates 6x6 minimum which are welded to the body. 2. Must have at least 3 driver s side door bars 3. If factory DASH IS REMOVED, a dash bar must be installed be-tween front door posts from side to side with at least a 4 x4 plate on each end. Minimum roll cage pipe or stronger. 4. There shall also be a bar placed behind driver seat from side to side. Minimum 1 7/8 roll cage pipe or 2x2x3/16 thickness tubing with 6x6 plates on the ends inside car body (This is usually part of the cage build). Safety is priority. Cages & welds will be inspected, cages appearing unsafe will not race. Transmission 1. Transmission and engine oil coolers allowed in passenger compartment only if all exposed lines are covered with a non-flammable material (including braided lines). All coolers and cooling fans must be securely fastened and placed in a metal box or have a shield to protect against ruptures and spraying of hot oil on driver. Wheels and Tires 1. Any tires or wheels you want to run 2. All wheel weights have to be removed 3. No split rims 4. No fluid in tires allowed 5. May reinforce & add valve stem protection Windshield 1. Windshield bas must be welded or bolted on car, to protect the driver (3/8 bolts, nuts, & washers MINIMUM). Three bars from the top of a windshield to the dash area must be installed and all bars must be in front of driver a Maximum of 12 apart. Bars must be a minimum of 1/2 diameter, or strap 1 wide 1/8 thick. Remember: Build the car for driver safety 2. Mesh over driver front and side windows suggested. 50 P a g e

51 DRAFT MILLS COUNTY FAIR MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 MOTOCROSS RACES Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. for both events. All contestants to enter through the south drive by the golf course. Everyone will also pay gate admission of $10.00 per person. Call Steve Barrett at for any contestant questions TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2017 QUADS and SIDE BY SIDE RACES 51 P a g e