Mills County Fair July 8-12, 2016

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1 Mills County Fair July 8-12, 2016 The OPEN CLASS exhibits may be brought Saturday morning, July 9, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Exhibits MUST BE in place by 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 9th. Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits are to remain in place until auction is over, approximately 6pm on Tuesday, July 12th, Exhibits and premiums may be picked up Tuesday, July 12th, 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 2016 MILLS COUNTY FAIR BOARD President Vice President Secretary Doug Bowen Ryan Wilgenbusch Mary Bolton Treasurer Nathan Mass Bob Blum Rusty Holbert Steve Barrett Woody Wright Brad Klindt Gregg Schoening Jeff Dean Jared Mabary Steve Sell Gene Goos Chad McCollester Brady Smith Nick Greiner Michael McDonald Holly Vinton Rod Greiner Julie Neuhalfen Scott Erickson 2015 Mills County 4-H Auction Buyers Agri-Valley Farm Management Bartlett Grain Bob Burgoin- Burgoin Farms- Flat Iron Laundry Glenwood State Bank Jim Hughes Real Estate Kenkel Chiropractic L& J Seeds Malvern Trust & Savings Bank Red Oak Fabrication Rod Greiner- Greiner Show Pigs Siebert Mobility Stavas State Farm Insurance Vinton Enterprises- Heath & Holly Vinton Warren s Jewelry Agri-Valley Farm Management Bob Burgoin- Burgoin Farms Bunge Farm Credit Services of America Loess Hills Camper Rental AgriVision Bill Burgoin Bunge Fremont County Vet Clinic Iowa Waste Systems John & Jeanne Lincoln Leick Construction Loess Hills Funeral & Cremation Center Mark Hughes Construction Richard Crouch Scoular Grain Company Rod Seipold Tri-Valley Bank Warren Show Pigs H Pie Auction Buyers Beier Custom Homes Brent & Susan Burgoin John & Julie Rutz Glenwood Lions Club Mills County Farm Bureau Vinton Enterprises- Heath & Holly Vinton 2015 Fair Auctioneers and Locker Transport Rod Seipold Allan Hughes Byron Menke Rod Greiner Brady Smith Mark Schoening 2015 Sale Clerk Glenwood State Bank Duane & Rose Kahl Grant Dean Fair Veterinarian Fremont County Vet Clinic- Dr Erik Laumann Hilltop Animal Hospital- Dr Joyce

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2016 Mills County Fair Board/ 14 Auction Buyers 2 Map of Fairgrounds 4 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship 5 Open Class Goats 6 Open Class Poultry 8 Open Class Rabbit 12 Open Class Pets 12 Open Class Agriculture- Vegetables Fruits Herbs 13 Harvesting & Preparing Vegetables For Exhibit 17 Open Class Floriculture 19 Textiles and Clothing 25 Youth/ Adult/ Needlework/ Clothing Comforts, Quilts & Bedspreads Open Class Pantry Store & Culinary 30 Open Class Hobbies & Crafts 35 Photography/Computer Enhanced Photography 42 Open Class Pie Contest by Farm Bureau 44 Ugly Cake Contest 45 Kiddie Parade 46 Frisbee Contest 47 Baby Contest 48 Greased Pig Contest 49 Mutton Busting 50 Stick Horse Races 51 Pedal Pull 52 Wild & Mild BBQ 53 Figure 8 Race 54 Demolition Derby Mills County Fair Schedule 56

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 4

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6 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 8 th. 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) 6

7 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 7

8 Rules: DIVISION OPEN CLASS POULTRY Teri Sanderson, Superintendent 1. Entries must be made Friday, July 8, 2016 and be in place by 11:30 a.m. 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 end of livestock auction, approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, At these times premium checks may be available 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 residents can show in Open Class Poultry. 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) 8

9 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% 9

10 LARGE BREEDS: The large breed class is broken out by divisions and then breeds within each division. American Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Plymouth Rock Dominique Wyandotte Java Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White Buckeye Chantecler Jersey Giant Lamona Holland Delware New Hampshire Asiatic Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Cochins Langshan Brahmas English Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Dorking Redcap Orpington Cornish Sussex Australorp Mediterranean Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Leghorn Minocra Spanish Andalusian Ancona Sicilian Buttercup Catalana Continental Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Hamburg Campine Lakenvelder Polish Houdan Crevecoeur La Fleche Faverolles Barnevelder Welsummer All Other Standard Breed Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Modern Game Old English Game Sumatra Malay Cubalaya Phoenix Yokohama Aseel Shamo Sultan Frizzle Naked Neck Araucana Ameraucana TURKEY CLASS: = Hen, = Tom 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 = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Modern Old English Single Comb Clean Legged Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster 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 Rose Comb Clean Legged Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster 10

11 Ancona Antwerp Belgian Dominique Dorking Hamburg Leghorn Minorca Redcap Sebright Wyandotte Rosecomb Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White All Other Clean Legged Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster Ameraucana Araucana Buckeye Chantecller Cornish Crevecoeur Cubalaya Houdan La Fleche Malay Polish Shamo Sumatra Yokohama Sicilian Buttercup Feathered Legged Classes = Pullet, = Cockerel, = Hen, = Rooster 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 = Hen, = Drake Heavy weight- Pekin Aylesbury Rouen Muscovy Appleyard Saxony = Hen, = Drake Medium weight Cayuga Crested Swedish Buff = Hen, = Drake Light weight- Runner Campbell Magpie Welsh Harlequin = Hen, = Drake Bantam- Call East Indies Mallard Geese Classes = Goose, = Gander Heavy weight Toulouse Embden African = Goose, = Gander Medium weight Sebastopol Pilgrim American Buff Saddleback Pomeranian = Goose, = Gander Light weight Chinese Tufted Roman Canada Egyptian 11

12 DIVISION OPEN CLASS RABBIT Byron Brockman, Superintendent, Diane Brockman, Assistant 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 11, by 8:00 a.m. Contact Superintendent with questions. Show begins at 8:30am July 11th 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 9, 2016 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 12th or from 9-10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 13 th in the morning at fair office. Class 308 Includes: 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. 12

13 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 9, 2016 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 12th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 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 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 (1 head) Cauliflower (1) 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) Egg Plant (1) Sweet Peppers Sweet Green Peppers (3) Sweet Red Peppers (3) 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) Okra (3) Rhubarb (2 stalks) Sweet Yellow Peppers (3) Sweet Banana Peppers (3) Other peppers (3) Hot Peppers New Mexican Peppers (Includes Naky, Anaheim, Big Slim, Slim Jim and others (3) Pablano Peppers (3) Serrano Peppers (3) Cayenne Peppers (3)

15 Jalapeno Peppers (3) Habanero Peppers (3) Tomatoes Red Tomatoes (3) Yellow Tomatoes (3) Beans Green Beans (6) Yellow Beans (6) 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 (5) Blackberries Raspberries Strawberries Other Fruit 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) 15

16 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) 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. 16

17 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. 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. 17

18 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 five 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. 18

19 DIVISION 922 OPEN CLASS FLORICULTURE Mike & Lisa Dytrych, Superintendents Rules: 1. All entries must be made in Open Class building #5 on Saturday, July 9, 2016, beginning at 8 a.m. and must 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 12th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 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 9 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. Clear cellophane is permissible to use to support stems. 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. (Please refer to the weed list provided at the end of Division 922 Class listings). Artificial flowers and foliage and craft embellishments may be used in the wreath competitions. 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 ) 19

20 $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: $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 ) Potted Plants (Planters may include 1 or more plants and must be planted at least 4 weeks before the fair) Class Class Class Foliage Flowering Cacti/Succulents Annual Cut Flowers Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Stems Small Marigold 3 Stems Large Marigold 1 Stem Small Zinnia 3 Stems Large Zinnia 1 Stem Snap Dragon 3 Stems Salvia 3 Stems Petunia, Single 1 Stem Petunia, Double 1 Stem Collection of 5 Different Annuals (not an arrangement, blooms must be named) 20

21 Perennial Cut Flowers Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Coneflower 3 Stems Mexican Hat 3 Stems Sunflower 1 Stem Shasta Daisy 3 Stems Delphinium 1 Stem Salvia 1 Stem Coral Bell 3 Stems Hosta Lily 1 Bloom & 1 Leaf (Stem & Bloom are separate) Garden Phlox 1 Stem Rose 1 Stem Hydrangea 1 Stem Chrysanthemum 3 Stems Ornamental Grass 3 Stems 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 Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Stems Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Single 1 Stem Hemorocallis (Day Lily), Double 1 Stem Tiger Lily 1 Stem Asiatic Lily 1 Stem Oriental Lily 1 Stem Canna 1 Stem Calla Lily 1 Stem Collection of 3 Different Lilies (not an arrangement, lily species must be named) 21

22 Class Class Class Dahlia 1 Stem Gladiolus 1 Stem ADULT ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT Kitchen Herb Garden Please plant a minimum of 3 different culinary herbs in a planter of your choice. Please consider the basic design elements when choosing your herbs such as focal point, balance, form, texture, rhythm, and proportion and think fillers, spillers, and thrillers! 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 Class Class Class Class Class the fair) Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry) Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry) Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry) Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry) Bulb, Corm, or Tuber 1 stem Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before Class Container Grown Flowering Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before the fair) Jr/HS Class Class Class Class Class Class the fair) Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry) Cut Flowers - Annuals 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry) Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of same species (name flower on entry) Cut Flowers - Perennials 3 stems of 3 different species (name each on entry) Bulb, Corm, or Tuber 1 stem Container Grown Foliage Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before Class Container Grown Flowering Plant (plants need to be potted at least 4 weeks before the fair) 22

23 YOUTH ARTISTIC DIVISION Elementary $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Butterfly Patio Garden Please select annual nectar plants from the list below to create a butterfly diner in a pot or planter of your choice to attract butterflies to your patio or deck. Other plants not listed may be used to enhance your creation and don t forget those fillers, spillers, and thrillers! Jr/HS $10.00 Top Prize Sponsored by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Please select annual nectar plants from the list below to create a butterfly diner in a pot or planter of your choice to attract butterflies to your patio or deck. Other plants not listed may be used to enhance your creation and don t forget those fillers, spillers, and thrillers! ANNUAL NECTAR PLANT LIST Ageratum Cosmos Heliotrope Lantana Lunaria (honesty, silver pennies) Marigold Mexican sunflower Nicotiana (flowering tobacco) Pentas (star flower) Petunia Scabiosa (pincushion flower) Statice Verbena Zinnia SPECIAL SHOW- DISH GARDENS A dish garden is a miniature garden planted in an open, shallow container to resemble a particular landscape, such as a dessert or tropical forest. Containers may be as simple as a cereal bowl or pie tin, as basic as clay or ceramic pots, or as whimsical as a small hollowed out log or repurposed garage, garage sale, or dollar store finds. (If your container does not have a drainage hole, it is recommended to layer the bottom with pea gravel or coarse horticultural charcoal before adding your potting soil). Plants commonly selected for dish gardens usually have similar watering and sunlight needs and are slow-growing with small leaves. Plants often used include cacti, succulents, ferns, creeping herbs, and moss but please feel free to use your own imagination when planning your garden. Embellishments can include miniature décor and figurines, rocks, shells, marbles, and aquarium gravel. Basic directions and ideas for dish gardens can be found online at aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu and search dish gardens. Class Gardeners Adult Dish Gardens $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master Class Elementary Dish Gardens $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master Gardeners Class Gardeners Jr/HS Dish Gardens $10.00 top prize awarded by ISU Mills County Master 23

24 FLORICULTURE FOR FUN! GUESS HOW MANY SEEDS ARE IN THE VASE. WIND DANCER HILLS WILL AWARD $20.00 TO THE FLORICULTURE PARTICIPANT WHO CAN COME CLOSEST TO GUESSING THE NUMBER OF FLOWER SEEDS IN A VASE (WITHOUT EXCEEDING) ON DISPLAY IN THE FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT. YOU MUST HAVE AN ENTRY IN FLORICULTURE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR WINNING. ******************************************************************************** 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 24

25 TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND QUILTING OPEN CLASS HOME ECONOMICS, Superintendent Rules: 1. Entries in this department may be made at the Commercial building (#2) at the Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, July 9, 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 12th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 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 2015 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 Youth Fourth Grade Through Eighth Grade 25

26 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 Table Cloths & Luncheon Cloths Appliqué Hemstitch Other Than Named

27 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 Carry-alls 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

28 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 Quilts Bed Size Hand Stitched on top 28

29 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 29

30 Rules: OPEN CLASS PANTRY STORE & CULINARY Myrna Leu, Superintendent 2. Entries in this department may be made in the Commercial bldg. #5 at the fairgrounds, Saturday, July 9, 2016,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 12th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 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. 30

31 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 31

32 Apples Other Than Named 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 Candy (6 Pieces) Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge 32

33 Creamy Fudge Popcorn Balls Divinity Microwave Penuche Caramels Peanut Brittle Other Than Named Decorated Cakes (See Special Premiums) Layer Cup Cakes Loaf Doll Tiered Other Than Named Baked Pies and Pastries (See 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 Pickles and Relishes Pickled Beets Pickled Onions Cucumber Pickles Peach Pickles Pickled Tomatoes Crabapple Pickles 33

34 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 (See Special Premiums) Apple Peach Berry Rhubarb Cherry Other Than Named Apricot Dried Foods Herbs Meat Fruits Other Than Named Vegetables 34

35 DIVISION OPEN CLASS HOBBIES & CRAFTS Superintendent Rules: 1. Entries in the department may be made at the fairgrounds, Open Class Bldg #5 on Saturday morning, July 9, 2016 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 12th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 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. 35

36 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

37 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. 37

38 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 Contruction 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 38

39 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 Contruction 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 39

40 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 Contruction 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 40

41 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 Contruction 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 41

42 DIVISION PHOTOGRAPHY Superintendent Toni Michel Rules: 3. Entries in this department may be made at the Fairground in the Commercial bldg.. #2 on Saturday morning, July 9, Entries MUST BE in place by Noon. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. in the Commercial Building. 4. Exhibits are to remain in place until end of livestock auction, approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12th, The exhibits may also be picked up from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, At these times premium checks may be available in the fair office. 5. Youth Department entries are based on the school year that was just completed. 6. Management will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibit or property of exhibitor. 7. Any article or collection previously entered is not eligible for entry. 8. Only one entry per person per lot letter. 9. No article can be entered in two different classes. 10. 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. 11. 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 42

43 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 43

44 DRAFT OPEN CLASS PIE BAKING CONTEST AT MILLS COUNTY FAIR Monday, July 11 th Entries 10-11am- Judging 11am Sponsored by Mills County Farm Bureau 2016 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 11th, 2016). 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 or the Mills County Extension Office. 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. 44 P a g e

45 DRAFT UGLY CAKE CONTEST Begins Saturday, July 9, 2015 Open to all ages and residents of Mills County. Cakes to be checked-in between 3:00 3:30 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 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 and continue until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12. 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 45 P a g e

46 DRAFT Kiddie Parade NEW EVENING! The Kiddie Parade at the Mills County Fair will be held FRIDAY, JULY 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the show arena. This event is open to all youth through age 11. Registration is held on the same date, Friday, July 8 from 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds show arena Youth may select any of the following categories to portray: *Characterizations *TV programs *Storybooks *Famous Person *Song Title *Comics *Commercials or Movies Or they may bring a pet that fits one of these categories: *Prettiest Pet *Most Unusual Pet Or, they can decorate their bicycle Youth may do any of these events individually or as a group. They may also participate in more than one area if they wish. Prizes are awarded to the 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place in each category. All participants will receive a participation ribbon. There is no charge to participate in this event. Sponsored by the Mills County Fair Board 46 P a g e

47 DRAFT Frisbee Contest Superintendent- Paula Barrett 2pm on Sunday, July 10 th West Side of Block Building Registration from 1:45-2pm at block building 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. 47 P a g e

48 DRAFT Mills County Fair Baby Contest 2016 Mills County Fair will be holding their annual baby contest on Saturday, July 9 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. 48 P a g e

49 DRAFT MILLS COUNTY FAIR GREASED PIG CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS SUNDAY, JULY 10, :00 p.m. To be held PRIOR To Ranch Rodeo ENTRY FEE is $5.00 PER PERSON Age Groups: *Women ages 36 and older # *Women ages 25 through 35 # *Women ages 16 through 25 # SPONSORED BY *Boys and Girls ages 10 through 15 # VINTON ENTERPRISES 1. Each age group will run in their own race. 2. Pig will be greased with lard and the hands of the contestants will also be greased with lard in the arena. Once the signal is given, contestants may go after the pig. Once a contestant gets control of the pig, they will be declared the winner. 3. Trophy will be presented to each class winner. Each class will be timed and the overall fastest time of catch will win $25.00 Entries will be accepted from 5:30 to 6:00 pm at the entry table next to the horse arena. Please sign in and pay entry fee prior to start of event. Call Holly Vinton, , with any questions 49 P a g e

50 DRAFT MILLS COUNTY FAIR MUTTON BUSTIN RULES Class # SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 10, 2016 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 5:30 p.m. Entries will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. At 6:00 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 Ranch Rodeo. Ranch 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 50 P a g e

51 DRAFT MILLS COUNTY FAIR 2016 STICK HORSE RACES SUNDAY, JULY 10, :00 PM TO BE HELD PRIOR TO THE RANCH RODEO Age Groups 3 4 year olds Class # year olds Class # year olds Class # year olds Class # P a g e

52 DRAFT PEDAL PULL Featuring Myers Pedal Tractor Pull Check out the rules for 2016 at: Mills County Fair Pedal Pull Sunday, July 10, 2016 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 year olds year olds year olds year olds year olds year olds year olds year olds year olds 52 P a g e

53 DRAFT 2016 Mills County Open Class Wild Mild Cook-Off 1. A mandatory cooks meeting will be held at 11am on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the Block Building to go over the rules and to answer any questions about the contest. 2. Official load in time for meat is 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Sunday, July 10, Official turn in time is no later than 5:25 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, Heat source shall be of wood, wood pellets or charcoal, propane grill or electric. Electrical accessories such as spits, augers, or forced draft are permitted. No open pits or holes, fires shall not be built on the ground. 5. Cleanliness of the cook, assistant cooks, and contest area is required. As is the mandatory use of rubber or plastic gloves while handling the meat. 6. Contestants must provide all needed equipment and supplies. 7. Pits, cookers, props, trailers, tents or any other equipment including generators may not exceed the boundaries of the team's assigned cooking space. Each team will have up to a 40X20 space. Every effort will be made to accommodate your cooking equipment. All seasoning and cooking of product must be done within the confines of the team's assigned space. 8. It is the responsibility of the team to see that their assigned cooking apace is kept clean and policed following the contest. All fires must be put out and all equipment removed from the site. It is imperative that cleanup be thorough. Co-Sponsored by Mills County Fair Board and Silver Creek Go-Getters 4-H Club Call: Steve Barrett at with questions and send registration to: Steve Barrett, Lambert Ave., Malvern, IA Winners will be presented with trophies. Trophies sponsored by: Barrett Heating and Air Mills County Open Class Wild & Mild Cook-Off Entry Form (Please Print)- All entries due by July 8th Class # Team Name: Chief Cook Address: City: State: Zip Code: Assistant Cooks: 53 P a g e