20th DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. presents the. September 7-10, 2017 BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS Exhibitor Handbook

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1 20th DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION presents the September 7-10, 2017 BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS Exhibitor Handbook

2 2017 Gold Country Fair 1

3 2017 Gold Country Fair 2

4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Debby Bedwell, President Ray Smith, Vice President Mike Carson, Director Julia Durand, Director Peg Johnson, Director Luke Parnell, Director Tim Sands, Director STAFF Don Ales, Chief Executive Officer Lori Oesterling, Administrative Assistant Brittany Jolley, Fair Marketing & Event Coordinator Greg Toste, Senior Maintenance Jesse Perkins, Maintenance Mallory Hudson, Bookkeeper STATE OFFICIALS Jerry Brown, Governor, State of California Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food & Agriculture For the latest Fair Information, to see the Exhibitor Handbook, or to enter on line, Please visit our website at Gold Country Fair 3

5 GOLD COUNTRY FAIRGROUNDS Location: 1273 High Street, Auburn, California Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5527, Auburn, California Main Office: (530) Entry Office: (530) Fax: (530) Office Hours: 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, weekdays FAIR HOURS Thursday, September :00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday, September :00 p.m. to Midnight Saturday, September :00 a.m. to Midnight Sunday, September :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. FAIR ADMISSION Five Dollar Friday: All admission...$5.00 Children (6 and under)...free ALL OTHER DAYS: Admission Per Person Rate Online Only: Pre-Sale by Sept. 6 During Fair Sept General (13 years & over) $9.00 $10.00 Junior (7 years - 12 years) $6.00 $8.00 Senior (60 years & over) $6.00 $8.00 Children (6 years & under) FREE FREE Military (must show active duty military ID) FREE FREE Concessionaires & Commercial Exhibitors...$5.00/ticket Livestock Exhibitor Passes...$20.00 FAIR PACKAGE DEALS Family Pack - Online Presale only (2 general, 2 junior, 2 unlimited ride wristbands)...$66.50 Unlimited Ride Wristbands...$23/presale wristband (until August 31st)/$28 at the door (or at the office) PARKING Sacramento Street Parking Lot (No overnight parking allowed)...$ 6.00 Livestock Parking Lot...Only with Pass CREDENTIALS JR. LIVESTOCK AND SMALL ANIMAL EXHIBITORS: One admission credential and one livestock area parking pass, to be issued after all exhibitor s animals are stalled. EXHIBITOR PASS, GOOD FOR ALL FOUR DAYS OF THE FAIR - $20.00: For parents and family members of Jr. livestock/ small animal exhibitors, FFA Instructors, 4-H Leaders and Senior Livestock Exhibitors. Available for purchase at the FAIR OFFICE prior to 5pm on check-in date OR the LIVESTOCK OFFICE from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. on check-in day. TOTAL PRIZE MONEY OFFERED FOR THE 2017 FAIR IS $25, BE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE YOUR SHARE! Visit our website - and ENTER ON LINE! 2017 Gold Country Fair 4

6 LOCAL RULES (For Additional Junior Exhibit Information, Refer to Junior Division Rules and Junior Livestock Sale Rules) General Information This Handbook is produced in advance and is subject to any action that may cause revision or curtailment of classes, divisions, awards, premiums, or regulations listed. Damage and Insurance: The 20th District Agricultural Association shall not be responsible for accidents or loss that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at a show. Awards: If the signature of owner/agent is printed instead of written on the entry blank, awards may be forfeited. Ribbon Placement: Placement of ribbons does not guarantee correct placing in judging. Only the official placing on the judging sheet constitutes the final placement. Errors in Premium Payment: Errors will not be corrected unless applied for prior to October 1, Judging: Judging will not be held in any class for late exhibitors. Indoor Exhibit Release: Exhibits may be claimed on Monday, September 11, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified. No entry will be released without presentation of claim tags. Entries and exhibits not claimed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017 will be disposed of at the Fair s discretion. Entry Procedures and Information 1. Use one entry form for each still exhibit department. Use one livestock entry form for each specie of animal. 2. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to make corrections on entry forms and return before the entry deadline. 3. Entries close according to the following schedule: Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for: All Seniors Divisions except Agriculture/Horticulture, Eggs, Floriculture and Home Brew All FFA and 4-H Divisions except Agriculture & Gardening All Junior Divisions except Agriculture, Eggs, and Floriculture Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at noon for: Senior Agriculture/Horticulture, Eggs, Floriculture and Home Brew FFA and 4-H Agriculture & Gardening Junior Divisions Agriculture, Eggs, and Floriculture 4. Entries in the 4-H Department are restricted to bonafied members of a Placer County 4-H Club. Entries in the FFA Department are restricted to FFA members enrolled in Placer County FFA Chapters. Entries in Grange Departments are restricted to youth Grange members enrolled in Placer County Granges. Independent exhibitors MUST reside in Placer County. 5. NOTICE: Entries in 4-H, FFA, Independent and Grange divisions are restricted to residents of Placer County. Exhibitors whose club or chapter is in Placer County but who do not reside in Placer County must submit a letter requesting a waiver from this requirement to Gold Country Fair Management. The letter should explain the exhibitor s reason for enrollment in an organization outside of their county of residency. In the case of livestock projects, the letter must also state the exhibitor s guarantee that they intend to sell market animals at Placer County and/or Gold Country Fairs exclusively (the only exception is to sell a market animal at Junior Grand National or California State Fair) H members: A bonafide 4-H member is a youth five (5) years old or in kindergarten as of December 31, 2016, to exhibit as a Primary member. Primary members are eligible to enter primary classes only. Primary members are not eligible to show large livestock or sell in the Livestock Auction. Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H members must be nine (9) years old or in the 4th grade by December 31, Exhibitors are eligible to compete/exhibit through December 31 of the year they turn 19 years of age. Any questions as to eligibility rest with the Placer County 4-H Leader s Executive Committee. 7. FFA members may participate in classes when they enroll in high school vocational agricultural classes and may exhibit as members to the end of the calendar year following graduation. 8. Grange members may exhibit if they are at least 5 years of age as of January 1, 2017, and until the end of the calendar year in which the member reaches age 19. Grange members ages 5 through 9 are subject to the same rules as 4-H Primary members. 9. Independent Exhibitors must be at least 9-years-old or in the 4th grade by January 1, Exhibitors are eligible to compete/exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age. Independent Junior exhibitors must enter an open junior class unless one is not available. If an open junior class is not available, junior exhibitors may enter an appropriate FFA or 4-H class if they meet all appropriate FFA and/or 4-H age/grade, and State Rules requirements. Juniors who have been FFA, 4-H or Grange project members within 60 days prior to the Fair are not eligible to compete in that project as independent juniors (150 days for market beef). Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. Entries shall be made on Junior Department entry forms provided by the Fair. The signature of a parent or guardian is required. State and Local Rules apply to all entries and scorecards in corresponding Senior and Junior Department classes shall be used unless otherwise provided in these divisions. 10. ALL 4-H exhibitors, FFA exhibitors and Independent exhibitors MUST have completed mandatory Quality Assurance/ 2017 Gold Country Fair 5

7 Ethics Training. Entry forms will not be accepted if training was not completed. All 4-H Leaders, FFA Advisors and Parents and/or Guardians of 4-H, FFA, and Independent Exhibitors must abide by all rules and regulations of the 4-H and FFA standards in the Exhibitor's Handbook including Quality Assurance/Ethics Training rules and regulations. 11. All Independent Exhibitors are required to show proof of liability insurance. County, District, and State Fairs cannot legally carry liability insurance covering junior exhibitors and/or their exhibits. Obtaining liability insurance is the responsibility and at the discretion of the junior exhibitors. A policy may be purchased by all exhibitors from California Fairs Service Authority (through the fair office) at a minimal cost. 12. FFA: The official FFA Show Uniform shall be worn by all FFA exhibitors and by helpers in individual and chapter groups while showing at the Gold Country Fair. The official FFA Show Uniform shall consist of the following: white pants, white shirt with FFA emblem attached to left pocket, FFA tie, clean shoes or boots, cuffs to be worn over boots, FFA jacket, no hats or head gear of any kind. 4-H: Every 4-H exhibitor of livestock must wear the official uniform of his or her organization while showing his or her animals. The following 4-H uniform specifications must be followed: Boys: 4-H cap (appropriately worn); 4-H tie; white shirt, short sleeve or long sleeve, buttoned at wrist; white or logan green pants with belt when belt loops are provided; shoes or boots are required; boots, if worn, should be inside pants leg. Girls; 4-H cap (appropriately worn); white blouse and white skirt or white dress of comparable design; green 4-H collar with 4-H emblem on back corners, with a simple white ring fastener; OR: Boy s complete Uniform: 4-H cap (appropriately worn); white tailored short sleeve shirt, green 4-H collar; white or logan green ankle length slacks or jeans with belt when loops are provided; shoes or boots are required; boots, if worn, should be inside pants leg. Independents: Must wear whites during competition. Whites shall consist of new-appearing, white trousers or skirt and a new-appearing, white blouse or shirt. Hats are not acceptable. Open-toed foot wear, shorts, tee-shirts, sleeveless shirts or clothing with any artwork or embroidery are not acceptable. Any exhibitors not conforming to these qualifications will be disqualified from the class. 13. Any junior exhibitor staying in a camper facility on the Gold Country Fairgrounds must be under the direct control and supervision of a responsible adult. Note: Anyone who had not made prior reservations will not be permitted to stay on the Fairgrounds. 14. The rules and regulations prescribed for the Junior Department have been formulated with the cooperation and approval of state leaders of junior groups. Rules applying to the Senior Department also apply to the Junior Department. 15. Representatives and leaders of the junior groups should consult with the Fair Management in preparing the Exhibitor Handbook for the Junior Department. The divisions and classes to be included in the Exhibitor Handbook should be selected so as to provide the maximum of competition in order that the greatest benefits of the program of education by comparison with established standards may be achieved. 16. Junior exhibitors are required to conform to written State and Local Rules and/or instructions. Failure to comply with the rules, or damage to Fair and/or other exhibitors property will result in loss of premium awards and expulsion from the Fairgrounds. 17. Entries in Showmanship and the 4-H Department are restricted to bona fide members of a Placer County 4-H Club. Entries in the FFA Department are restricted to FFA members enrolled in Placer County FFA Chapters. Entries in Grange Departments are restricted to youth Grange members enrolled in Placer County Granges. Independent junior exhibitors not affiliated with any organization can enter appropriate FFA or 4-H classes if they meet the age or grade level requirements. 18. Entries in the Open Junior Department are restricted to residents of Placer County. 19. Senior sion is open Dairy to Goat the and World. the Placer Senior County Sheep Senior and Wool Sheep divisions and Dairy are open Goat to entries legal residents have priority of the over State other of California. 20. If the owner or co-owner of livestock or other exhibits used or housed outside Placer County is a bona fide resident of Placer County, then such livestock or other exhibits in which they have a financial interest shall be eligible for entry in the local class. Evidence of residence may be required, i.e.: current driver s license and/or voter registration card. 21. To ensure the safety of exhibitors, livestock and fairgoers, no dogs are allowed on the Fairgrounds except those used as guide dogs for the disabled or entered in the dog show (one hour prior to and one hour after the dog show, only). 22. By the signature on the entry form, each exhibitor agrees to have his or her animals, pens, stalls, and barn aisle cleaned and in show condition twice daily, before 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day of the fair. Aisles, pathways, and approaches must be clean at all times. Storage of tack is forbidden in center aisle. Excessive tack and feed will be removed at the exhibitor s expense. In addition to the above, it is required that each livestock exhibitor (seniors herdsman) personally care for his or her animals once each day. There will be no exceptions. Periodic stall checks will be made. Failure to comply will forfeit premiums and exhibit privileges. 23. Any foul and/or abusive language, and /or physical abuse used toward any Fair Personnel, Weighmaster, Sale Committee Member, Judge, animal, etc., by an exhibitor and/or their parent will result in immediate expulsion from the Fairgrounds for the duration of the Fair and forfeiture of eligibility in future Gold Country Fairs. 24. Exhibitors, leaders, advisors and parents found in violation of rules or in practicing unethical or inimical with the fair program shall be penalized by forfeiture of awards and/or privileges as may be deemed appropriate to the circumstances. The Management 2017 Gold Country Fair 6

8 shall report any such incidences to the Division of Fairs and Expositions in writing and such reports may become the basis for the Gold Country Fair or any other fair to refuse entries. 25. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Fair, and may be granted only upon approval of the Fair Board of Directors. No refund of less than ($5.00) will be given. a. Refunds may be made only because of sickness, accident, or death, cancellation of a class or return of entries for lack of exhibit space. b. Non-selected exhibits in a juried show are not eligible for refunds. c. For animal classes, request must be made prior to the event. Requests involving health or soundness of an animal must be accompanied by a veterinarian s certificate. 26. No entry will be accepted when an exhibitor prescribes conditions under which he or she will exhibit. 27. The Management reserves the right to interpret the rules and regulations and to settle questions of difference. 28. All Livestock and Small Animal Entry Forms that are not complete by August 15, 2017 will be charged a $5 penalty fee. The required information and penalty fee MUST be turned in by Wednesday, August 30, No entry will be judged if fees are outstanding on that entry. Exhibitors whose parents or legal guardians have fees or payments outstanding with Gold Country Fair, including the Junior Livestock Auction may not participate until payment is made in full. 30. Attention Exhibitors: FFA classes Novice and Senior will show first, followed by H Showmanship classes Novice, Junior and Senior. Exhibitors winning their Novice or Junior classes may move up ONE level. For the latest Fair Information, to see the Exhibitor Handbook, or to enter on line, Please visit our website at Gold Country Fair 7

9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Directors, Staff and State Officials... 3 Fair Information Page...4 Local Rules...5 Table of Contents...8 How to Enter the Fair...9 Judging & Arrival/Release Schedule...10 LIVESTOCK SENIOR DEPARTMENTS Rules...14 Dairy Goats...15 Sheep...16 STILL EXHIBITS Rules...16 Feature Exhibits Agriculture & Horticulture...17 Eggs...19 FLORICULTURE Potted Plants...20 Eisley s Wine Barrel Gardens...21 Cut Flowers Arrangements Niches & Segment Tables...22 HOME ARTS Fireplace Mantle Decorating Wine & Homebrew Competition...23 Baking & Confections...23 Preserved Foods...25 Clothing & Textiles...26 ARTS Amateur Arts & Crafts...28 Craft Department...29 Pinterest Collections...30 Open Photography Professional Fine Arts Special Friends...32 DONATED AWARDS Friends of the Fair...33 JUNIOR DEPARTMENTS Jr. Eligibility Requirements...34 Jr. Livestock Rules Market Animal Showcase of Champions Auction Buyers Jr. Livestock Auction Committee Members Jr. Livestock Auction Rules Jr. Livestock Auction Sale Order...42 LIVESTOCK Beef Sheep...45 Swine Meat & Dairy Goats Pygmy Goats Poultry...52 Rabbits Cavy Dog Showmanship Futurity Master & Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship...56 Family Showmanship H STILL EXHIBITS Feature Exhibits (4-H, FFA and Jr.)...58 Clothing & Textiles...58 Foods & Nutrition...58 Food Preservation Arts, Crafts, & Furnishings...59 Photography...60 Agriculture & Gardening...60 Miscellaneous Projects...61 OPEN JUNIOR DEPARTMENTS Agriculture & Horticulture...61 Eggs...62 Floriculture...62 Arrangements...62 Preserved Foods...63 Baking & Confections...64 Clothing & Textiles...64 Junior Arts & Crafts...65 Poetry...65 Collections...65 Pinterest...66 Ag Mechanics...66 Photography...66 Classroom Projects...67 Industrial Arts...67 Trash Can Contest...67 Fairgrounds Map...68 Entry Forms... Back Pages State Rules... Back Pages 2017 Gold Country Fair 8

10 HOW CAN I ENTER? HOW TO ENTER THE FAIR At the beginning of each department is information relative to that competition. This information includes eligibility requirements, pre-registration (a.k.a. entry) deadline, delivery and pick up information and judging schedule. It is also important that you read the Local Rules located at the beginning of the Handbook and the State Rules in the back pages. WHAT IS THE PRE-REGISTRATION (ENTRY) DEADLINE? All of our departments require that you submit the entry form and fees to the Administration Office prior to the Fair. Entry Forms and fees must be received by the Administration Office before 6:00 p.m. on August 8, It is very important that you check the entry deadline in each department as not all have the same entry deadline. WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOUTH AND STUDENT EXHIBITORS? Youth exhibitors entering independently (not through a school or organization) must list age and have a parent/guardian s signature. Students enrolled in a school or organization must list the school and have the instructor/teacher s signature. DO I MAIL OR BRING IN THE ENTRY FORM AND FEES? You are encouraged to mail the entry forms and fees, but you will not receive a return receipt. Forms and fees may be mailed immediately following the issuance of this Exhibitor Handbook. Hand delivered forms will be accepted in the Administration Office during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday). No forms or fees will be accepted after 6:00 p.m. on the entry deadline date. Mailed forms must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. POSTMARKS ARE ACCEPTED. No entry will be accepted with a postmark later that August 8, (Except Floriculture, Horticulture or where otherwise noted). Metered mail is not acceptable as proof of mail deadline. Gold Country Fair is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: GOLD COUNTRY FAIR FORMS & ENTRY FEES MAY BE MAILED TO: GOLD COUNTRY FAIR ENTRY DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 5527 AUBURN, CA WHAT IF I MISS THE ENTRY DEADLINE? Late entry forms will not be accepted, no exceptions. HOW CAN I GET ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR HANDBOOKS AND/OR ENTRY FORMS? Additional Exhibitor Handbooks and Entry Forms may be obtained at the Gold Country Fairgrounds Office located on the Gold Country Fairgrounds or on our website: SAMPLE ENTRY FORM HOW TO FILL OUT YOUR ENTRY FORM STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Start an entry form by completing the information on the top of the entry form. You must fill out exhibitor s name, signature, mailing address, city, state, zip code, telephone number and address. Please fill out forms legibly and completely. Exhibitor s signature is required on all forms. Failure to provide signatures will disqualify entry. 2. List the Division Number and Class Number for each entry. (BE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT ONES.) Use a separate form for each exhibitor and for each division and/or specie. If one form is not sufficient, use additional forms. Entry forms may be photocopied. 3. Where Class says, Any other, please specify, or list variety - this must be done on your entry forms in the Description section. 4. If you are entering a Livestock Division, fill in the information regarding sex, date of birth and eartag or tattoo. Make sure you are using the appropriate small animal or large animal Livestock Entry Form. A penalty fee will be charged for deficient forms. 5. If there is an entry fee, write the amount in the entry fee column. Be sure to include entry fees with your entry form(s). 6. Be sure to read the rules of the Department and Division you are entering, as well as the State and Local Rules. State Rules are located in the back section of the Handbook and Local Rules in the front. 7. If you are not sure you are entering correctly, please call the Administration Office, and an exhibits representative will be happy to assist in filling out the forms. Phone number: 530/ The exhibitor is responsible for entering the correct division and class. 9. Mail or deliver your entry form and fees PRIOR to the Department Entry Deadline. POSTMARKS OF AUGUST 8, 2017 AND EARLIER ARE ACCEPTED. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH A POSTMARK LATER THAN AUGUST 8, Please note the date your entry form(s) is due (August 8, 2017) and the dates to bring exhibits to the Fair are two separate dates. (Exception: Ag/Hort and Floriculture) You can now enter on-line also. Please visit our website: JUDGING & ARRIVAL/RELEASE SCHEDULE 2017 Gold Country Fair 9

11 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Indoor Exhibits Received 4-H Arts, Crafts & Furnishings...Armory 4-H Clothing & Textiles...Armory 4-H Food Preservation...Armory 4-H Miscellaneous Projects...Armory 4-H Photography...Armory Junior Photography...Armory Senior/Junior Clothing & Textiles...Armory Junior Collections & Senior Collectibles...Armory Senior/Junior Preserved Foods...Armory Senior Arts & Crafts/Fine Arts and Junior Arts & Crafts...Armory Special Friends...Armory 7:00 p.m. Indoor Exhibits Judged on Entry Day: 4-H Arts, Crafts & Furnishings...Armory Junior Arts & Crafts...Armory 4-H Clothing & Textiles...Armory Junior Clothing & Textiles...Armory Special Friends...Armory Junior Collections...Armory WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, :00 NOON Indoor Exhibits Judged 4-H Miscellaneous Projects...Armory 4-H Photography...Armory Junior Photography...Armory Senior Clothing & Textiles...Armory Senior Collectibles...Armory Senior Arts & Crafts/Fine Arts...Armory THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, :00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Feature Exhibits Set-Up 4-H, FFA and Junior Feature Booth Set-Up...Armory 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Thursday only) Eisley s Wine Barrel Contest Set-Up...Sierra 2017 Gold Country Fair 10

12 JUDGING & ARRIVAL/RELEASE SCHEDULE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. Dairy Goats Received... Show Ring 2 9:00 a.m. Sr. Dairy Goats Judged... Show Ring 2 Jr. Dept. Dairy Goat Showmanship Jr. Dept. Dairy Goats (Released after conclusion of show) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, :00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Sr. Sheep Received... Show Ring 1 9:00 a.m. Sr. Sheep Judged... Show Ring 1 (Released after conclusion of show) 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Indoor Exhibits Received 4-H Food Preservation, 4-H Foods & Nutrition...Armory 4-H Agriculture & Gardening, Junior Agriculture & Eggs, Sr. Agriculture/Horticulture & Eggs....Sierra Industrial Arts, Classroom Projects...Armory Junior/Senior Baking & Confections...Armory Senior Feature Exhibits Set-Up...Armory Junior/Senior Floriculture, Senior and Junior Arrangements, Cut Flowers & Potted Plants...Sierra Junior/Senior Preserved Foods, Senior Home Brew...Armory Ag. Mechanics...Armory WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, :00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Indoor Exhibits Received 4-H Food Preservation, 4-H Foods & Nutrition...Armory 4-H Agriculture & Gardening, Junior Agriculture & Eggs, Sr. Agriculture/Horticulture & Eggs....Sierra Junior/Senior Baking & Confections...Armory Junior/Senior Floriculture, Senior and Junior Arrangements, Cut Flowers & Potted Plants...Sierra Junior/Senior Preserved Foods...Armory 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Senior Feature Exhibits Set-Up...Armory Indoor Exhibits Judged: 12:00 NOON (open to the public) 4-H Foods & Nutrition...Armory Junior/Senior Baking & Confections...Armory Junior/Senior Floriculture, Junior and Senior Arrangements, Cut Flowers & Potted Plants...Sierra Industrial Arts, Classroom Projects...Armory Eisley s Wine Barrel Garden...Sierra 3:00 p.m. 4-H Agriculture & Gardening, Junior Agriculture, Sr. Agriculture/Horticulture...Sierra 2017 Gold Country Fair 11

13 JUDGING & ARRIVAL/RELEASE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 (Cont d) 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Barns Available For Livestock 4:00-7:00 p.m. Poultry Health Inspection 6:00 p.m. All Jr. Market Animals must be in place 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. Market Lambs Weigh-In...Show Ring 1 Market Goat Weigh-In...Show Ring 1 Market Steer Weigh-In... Scales Beef Barn Market Hog Weigh-In...Scales Hog Barn Small Animal Weigh-In... SAB 8:00 p.m. Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting...Show Ring 1 10:00 p.m. All remaining livestock including small animals must be in place THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, :00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Feature Exhibits Set-Up (only to install fresh items) 4-H, FFA and Junior Feature Booth Set-Up... Armory Senior Feature Exhibits... Armory Indoor Exhibits Judged: 10:00 a.m. 4-H, FFA and Junior Feature Booths... Armory Senior Feature Exhibits... Armory Noon Open Wool Division... Armory 3:30 p.m. (open to the public) 4-H Preserved Foods... Armory 4:00 p.m. (open to the public) Junior/Senior Preserved Foods... Armory Livestock Judged: 8:00 a.m. Judge Jr. Department Swine Showmanship...Show Ring 2 Followed by:... Jr. Department Market & Feeder Swine...Show Ring 2 Followed by:... Jr. Department Breeding Swine...Show Ring 2 8:30 a.m. Judge Jr. Department Rabbits... Small Animal Barn Followed by:...jr. Dept. Rabbit Showmanship... S.A.B. 11:00 a.m. Judge Jr. Dept. Beef Showmanship... Show Ring 1 Followed by:... Jr. Dept. Market & Feeder Beef...Show Ring 1 Followed by:... Jr. Department Registered Beef...Show Ring 1 Followed by:... Jr. Department Grade/Unregistered Beef...Show Ring 1 1:00 p.m. Judge Jr. Department Cavy Show (following the Jr. Rabbit Show)... Small Animal Barn Followed by:...jr. Dept. Cavy Showmanship... S.A.B. 2:00 p.m. Judge Jr. Dept. Meat Goat Showmanship... Show Ring 2 Followed by: Jr. Dept. Market & Feeder Goats... Show Ring 2 Followed by: Jr. Dept. Commercial Meat Goats... Show Ring 2 5:00 p.m. Judge Jr. Pygmy Goat Costume Contest & Obstacle Course... Show Ring 1 6:00 p.m. Judge Jr. Dog Show...Show Ring Gold Country Fair 12

14 JUDGING & ARRIVAL/RELEASE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE ) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, :00 a.m. Judge Jr. Dept. Sheep Showmanship...Show Ring 1 Followed by:... Jr. Department Market & Feeder Lambs...Show Ring 1 Followed by:... Jr. Department Registered Sheep...Show Ring 1 Followed by:... Jr. Department Commercial/Grade Sheep...Show Ring 1 8:00 a.m. Judge Jr. Department Poultry... Small Animal Barn 1:00 p.m. Judge Junior Pygmy Goat Showmanship...Show Ring 1 Followed by Junior Pygmy Goat Show...Show Ring 1 2:00 p.m. Indoor Exhibits Judged: Senior/Junior Eggs...Sierra (Approximate time following Junior Poultry) 2:30 p.m. Futurity Sheep...Show Ring 1 Futurity Goat...Show Ring 1 Futurity Swine...Show Ring 2 6:30 p.m. Family Showmanship... Large Animal...Show Ring 1 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, :00 a.m. Junior Livestock Auction Social...Show Ring 1 10:00 a.m. Junior Livestock Auction...Show Ring 1 12:00 Noon - 4 p.m. Ag Mechanic s Silent Auction...Armory 8:00 p.m. Hay Bucking Contest...Show Ring 1 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, :00 a.m. Judge Large Animal Master Showmanship...Show Ring 2 11:00 a.m. Judge Small Animal Round Robin...Show Ring 1 12:00 Noon - 4 p.m. Ag Mechanic s Silent Auction...Armory 1:00 p.m. Family Showmanship... Small Animal...Show Ring 1 4:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony...Show Ring 1 6:00 p.m. Junior Livestock Released MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 Exhibits Released: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. All Senior and Junior Indoor Exhibits Released...Sierra & Armory 2017 Gold Country Fair 13

15 SR LIVESTOCK DIVISIONS 1. SEE INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES. 2. REFER TO LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT APPLY TO THESE DIVISIONS. 3. Senior Divisions are open to those people not qualifying for Junior Livestock classes on the first day of the Fair. 4. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, priority given to Placer County residents, until all stalls, pens or other facilities are filled. Space will be assigned by management. 5. If the check for entry fee is refused by the bank, a penalty of $20.00 must be paid prior to check-in. 6. Exhibitors must be the bona fide owners of all livestock entries 30 days prior to the opening date of the Fair. 7. REGISTERED LIVESTOCK: Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate for each animal, to be checked before judging of class (preferably at the time of entry or before Fair opens). Minimum information must be supplied on entry form: (1) Dam, Birthdate and Ear Tag, Notching or Tattoo; or by (2) Registration Number of Sire for Get of Sire entries. Registration Number of Dam for Produce of Dam entries. Ownership of Registered Animals will be verified by the DATE OF SALE, as listed on the Registration Certificate. 8. Before arrival on the Fairgrounds, all animals must be identified by a permanent number on the animal, and recorded on the entry form, or they will be disqualified and not judged. These may be verified by Fair personnel prior to judging. 9. Junior Livestock Exhibitors, age 19 and under, showing livestock in a Senior Department, must completely fill out the entry form, including age, birthdate, and relationship to other exhibitors in that department. See State Rule VII # Premium Checks will not be released until all stalls/pens/cages have been cleaned to the satisfaction of Fair Management. 11. No Premium Award will be paid on any animal which does not meet class requirements of weight, age, identification, etc. 12. No animal will be accepted in the barns unless it is entered as an individual in a Fair class, or a pre-approved educational display. 13. Substitutions and Scratches: Any substitution or scratch of an animal must be made when registration papers are checked. State Rules regarding substitutions will be followed. 14. No person or exhibitor will be permitted in the judging enclosure or ring while stock or exhibits are being judged, unless he is an attendant of the animal under consideration. 15. All livestock exhibitors shall go to the LIVESTOCK OFFICE as soon as all of their animals are stalled, to receive admission credentials. These will be given out as soon as all deficiencies have been cleared with the office. 16. STALLS - CLEANING, BEDDING AND FEEDING: All bedding and feeds must be supplied by the exhibitor. The Senior Sheep and Open Dairy Goat Shows are a ONE day show, any bedding and/or pens used MUST be cleaned prior to departure. Premiums will not be awarded to exhibitors leaving dirty pens. 17. FOR SALE SIGNS are not allowed on any stalls/pens/cages or animals exhibited at the Fair. 18. Vet Checks and Fees: Any request for a veterinary check for animal(s) must be made to the Livestock Superintendent(s). If they feel it is needed, they will contact a veterinarian. If requested by the exhibitor, the exhibitor will pay the fee. Services or medications rendered by the veterinarian on the grounds will be paid for by the exhibitor. If the request for a veterinary check is made by someone other than the exhibitor, and the animal(s) is found to have a problem, the exhibitor will pay the fee. 19. ANY OBJECTIONABLE BEHAVIOR by exhibitors during the period of the Fair may subject the exhibitor to disqualification of awards and/or privileges, and dismissal from Fairgrounds of exhibitor and exhibits and eligibility at future Gold Country Fairs. 20. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL SUBJECT EXHIBITOR TO DISQUALIFICATION OF PREMIUM AWARDS and eligibility at future Gold Country Fairs. 21. All Livestock Entry Forms that are not complete will be charged a $5.00 penalty fee. The required information and penalty fee MUST be received prior to arrival at fair Gold Country Fair 14

16 OPEN DAIRY GOAT DIVISIONS Entries close:...tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m. Livestock Received:... Sunday, Sept. 3 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Livestock Judged:... Sunday, Sept. 3 at 9:00 a.m. Livestock Released:... Sunday, Sept. 3 (at conclusion of show) 1. Entries in the Senior Dairy Goats are open to the world. The show will be a two-ring show with the Fair sanctioning one ring and the Sierra Foothill Dairy Goat Association sanctioning the second show ring. 2. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 3. This show is sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association and their rules shall govern, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture. 4. LIMIT Exhibitors will be allowed three (3) does in one class. State Rule IV-6 to prevail. Groups - two (2) entries per class per exhibitor with the exception of Class 13 - Dairy Herd. 5. The Junior and Senior Dairy Goat Shows are separately sanctioned by A.D.G.A. 6. Pens must be cleaned prior to departure. 7. Entry forms that are not complete will be charged a $5.00 penalty fee. All required information, and the penalty fee must be received by August 30, All entry fees are payable to Gold Country Fair. Entry deadline for Ring 1 is August 8, NO EXCEPTIONS. Entries for Ring 2 will be accepted up to and including the day of the show. For info about the SFDA Show, contact Lynda Dowdy at 530/ or branicur@hughes.net. 9. The order of the show is not subject to change. NOTE: Goat milk is not allowed to be poured in the storm drain. Exhibitors MUST take Goat Milk off of State property/premises. REGISTERED PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS ENTRY FEE $5.00 PER ENTRY PER RING PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 4TH 5TH $15 $12 $10 $8 $5 DIVISION 1 RECORDED GRADES DIVISION 2 NUBIAN DIVISION 3 ALL OTHER PUREBREDS DIVISION 4 OBERHASLI DIVISION 5 TOGGENBURG DIVISION 6 ALPINE DIVISION 7 - NIGERIAN DWARF DIVISION 8 - LAMANCHA (Use same class numbers for all divisions) Entire breed in each division will be judged before going on to next division DOES DATE OF BIRTH 1 Junior Kid 4/01/17 thru 7/31/17 2 Intermediate Kid 3/01/17 thru 3/31/17 3 Senior Kid 1/01/17 thru 2/28/17 4 Yearlings not in milk Born in 2016 RIBBONS JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE 5 Yearling Milker Born in years and under 3 years Born in years and under 4 years Born in years and under 5 years Born in years and older Born in 2012 or later RIBBONS SENIOR CHAMPION DOE RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DOE GRAND CHAMPION DOE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION DOE 10 Champion Challenge GROUPS All animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor, be shown as individuals, and be of the same breed. Limit two (2) entries per class per exhibitor in each division. (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 11 Get-of-Sire: Three does sired by the same buck, at least one to be a yearling or older in milk. One entry by same buck per exhibitor. 12 Produce of Dam: Two does produced by same doe. One entry by same dam per exhibitor. 13 Dam and Daughter: Any age 14 Dairy Herd: Four does in milk. 15 Best three Females: Three does of any age, all bred and owned by one exhibitor. One entry per exhibitor. RIBBONS BEST JUNIOR DOE IN SHOW BEST SENIOR DOE IN SHOW 2017 Gold Country Fair 15

17 SR. SHEEP DIVISIONS Entries close:...tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m. Livestock Received:... Tues., Sept. 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Livestock Judged:... Tues., Sept. 5 at 9:00 a.m. Livestock Released:... Tues., Sept. 5 (at conclusion of show) 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. Limit A total of 200 animals will be accepted. Twenty-six (26) head per exhibitor total. 3. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, priority given to Placer County residents. 4. Pens MUST be cleaned prior to departure. 5. Animals entered in Division 21 and 22 are not eligible to enter registered divisions. Division 21 and 22 Champions do not compete for Supreme Champion. REGISTERED PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS (EXTENDED DIVISIONS - OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA) ENTRY FEE $4.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $15 $12 $10 DIVISION 15 - HAMPSHIRE & SHROPSHIRE (JUDGED TOGETHER) DIVISION 17 - SUFFOLK DIVISION 16 - ALL OTHER MEAT BREEDS (JUDGED TOGETHER) DIVISION 18 - NATURAL COLORED MEAT BREEDS (JUDGED TOGETHER) DIVISION 19 - SOUTHDOWN & CHEVIOT (JUDGED TOGETHER) DIVISION 20 - ALL OTHER WOOL BREEDS (JUDGED TOGETHER) (Use same class numbers for all divisions) EWES DATE OF BIRTH 1 Late Spring Lambs 2/17 and later 2 Early Spring Lambs 12/16 thru 1/17 3 Fall Lambs 9/16 thru 11/16 4 Yearlings 9/15 thru 8/16 (Use same class numbers for all divisions) RAMS DATE OF BIRTH 5 Late Spring Lambs 2/17 and later 6 Early Spring Lambs 12/16 thru 1/17 7 Fall Lambs 9/16 thru 11/16 8 Yearlings 9/15 thru 8/16 RIBBONS Supreme Champion Over All Breeds Ram Supreme Champion Over All Breeds Ewe Champion Ram Champion Ewe Reserve Champion Ram Reserve Champion Ewe GROUPS All animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor, be shown as individuals, and be of the same breed. Limit two entries per class per exhibitor in each division. ENTRY FEE $4.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 4TH 5TH $15 $12 $10 $8 $5 (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 9 PAIR OF RAM LAMBS: Two (2) ram lambs, bred by exhibitor. 10 PAIR OF YEARLING EWES: Two (2) yearling ewes, bred by exhibitor. 11 PAIR OF EWE LAMBS: Two (2) ewe lambs, bred by ENTRY FEE $4.00 PER ENTRY PER 12 BEST PAIR: Two (2) ewes or two (2) rams or one (1) ewe and one (1) ram, bred by exhibitor. 13 YOUNG FLOCK: One (1) ram lamb & two (2) ewe lambs, bred by exhibitor. 14 FLOCK: One (1) yearling or ram lamb, two (2) yearling ewes and two (2) ewe lambs. 15 GET OF SIRE: Four (4) sheep sired by same ram, bred by exhibitor. DIVISION 21 - WETHER DAM 1 Ewe Lambs 9/16 thru 5/17 2 Yearling Lambs 9/15 thru 8/16 DIVISION 22 - WETHER SIRE 1 Ram Lambs 9/16 thru 5/17 2 Yearling Lambs 9/15 thru 8/16 Group classes #9-#14 listed above are available to entries from Division 21 and Division 22. SENIOR STILL EXHIBIT DIVISIONS 1. SEE INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES. 2. REFER TO LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT APPLY TO THESE DIVISIONS. 3. Senior Divisions are open to those people 18 years old and older on the first day of the Fair. 4. Senior Local Divisions are open to legal residents or producers of El Dorado, Nevada and Placer Counties unless otherwise stated. 5. Senior Extended Divisions are open to California residents unless otherwise stated. 6. Use one still exhibit form per exhibitor. All divisions should be on the same form(s). Additional forms may be used as necessary. 7. Substitutions can only be made within the same division. Substitutions must be made when the exhibit arrives at the Fairgrounds Gold Country Fair 16

18 8. Building Supervisors have the right to refuse to accept entries that are obviously violating the rules and requirements stated in the Exhibitor Handbook pertaining to their department. 9. All entries in the following divisions must have been made, collected, grown or prepared and entered by exhibitors within one year of the opening date of the Fair, except as otherwise noted. 10. The Gold Country Fair will use every precaution in their power for the safe preservation of all articles and stock on exhibit, but will not be accountable for loss or damage. 11. Placement of ribbons does not guarantee correct placing in judging. Only the official placing on the judging sheet constitutes the final placement. FEATURE EXHIBITS LOCAL DIVISION Entries Close:... Tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Received:... Tues., Sept. 5 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m....thurs., Sept. 7 from 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7 at 10:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits displayed in the Sierra Building. 2. One entry per organization or family. 3. All booths shall be 10 feet by 10 feet. Side and back panels of booths are 4 feet high. 4. Extension cords must be provided by exhibitor. Cords must be heavy-duty 3-wire (grounded) type. Maximum 20 feet in length. 5. All materials & decorations used in booths must be made from non-flammable material, or treated with a flame retardant, and are subject to inspection by the Fire Marshal. 6. Exhibitors must make arrangements with the Building Supervisor to replace fruits, vegetables, etc., which deteriorate during the Fair. 7. Limit - Six entries, on a first-come, first-served basis. ENTRY FEE $17.00 PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $125 $100 $75 DIVISION 32 FEATURE BOOTHS COMMUNITY & ORGANIZATION Feature Exhibits show the purpose of the organization being represented, or display an agricultural product, process or procedure of the area. exhibit will not be eligible for competition individually. 1 One Family Farm Feature Exhibit square feet. AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Entries Close:... Tues., Aug. 15 at noon Exhibits Received:... Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00-8:00 p.m.... Wed., Sept. 6, 7:00-9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6 at 3:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept.11, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits received at the Sierra Building. 2. The quality desired in agricultural and horticultural products exhibited is the quality that brings the best financial return in the commercial market, and such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as that state of ripeness required by Section of the California Agricultural Code in order to be considered for awards. Mature means having reached that state of ripeness which will insure the completion of the ripening process to a degree which will insure palatability after the removal of the product from the tree, plant or vine. Overripe means having an advanced state of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state. 3. Bring only the number of specimens required. In All Other Classes, bring the quantity listed for similar entries. 4. Preparation of Vegetables - Apples - polished (no oil or wax) with or without stems Beets - clean with 1 stem Bell Peppers - trim stem close Cabbage - trimmed Carrots - clean with 1 stem Celery - one unit Corn - tip trimmed and shuck one strip Corn, Indian - all husks pulled back Dried beans or peas - ½ cup in open container Onions - remove first layer of skin only, trim tops Radishes - leave greens on Rhubarb - remove leaves Root vegetables - trimmed Tomatoes - stemless 5. Unless otherwise stated, the type of vegetables desired for exhibit will be the uniform commercial grade rather than overgrown. Monstrosities will not be considered for premium awards except in Division G48. ENTRY FEE $3.00 per entry per class BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) 1 Special Feature Booth square feet. DIVISION 34 FEATURE EXHIBIT ONE FAMILY FARM All products must have been produced within the county by the exhibitor or members of his family. Products entered as part of the 2017 Gold Country Fair 17

19 AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT (CON T.) PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium AGRICULTURAL SWEEPSTAKES $15 $10 $8 DIVISION 36 - FRUIT & POD VEGETABLES 1 Beans, snap, green (12 pods) 2 Beans, snap, wax (12 pods) 3 Beans, other, specify (12 pods) 4 Eggplant, other, specify (1) 5 Okra (6) 6 Peppers, bell type (4) 7 Peppers, chili (5) 8 Peppers, Jalapeno (5) 9 Peppers, wax (5) 10 Peppers, other, specify (5) 11 Tomatoes, Better Boy (5) 12 Tomatoes, other round red 13 Tomatoes, paste type (5) 14 Tomatoes, large, yellow (5) 15 Tomatoes, small fruited type, red (8) 16 Tomatoes, small fruited type, yellow (8) 17 All Other, not listed, specify DIVISION 38 LEAFY & STEM VEGETABLES (LEAFY VEGETABLES MAY BE DISPLAYED IN WATER) 1 Cabbage (1 head) 2 Corn, Indian (3 ears) 3 Corn, popcorn (3 ears) 4 Corn (3 ears) 5 Swiss Chard (1 bunch) 6 All Other, not listed, specify DIVISION 40 ROOT, BULB & TUBER VEGETABLES 1 Beets, garden (1 bunch) 2 Carrots (1 bunch) 3 Garlic (3 bulbs) 4 Garlic, Elephant (1) 5 Onions, specify (5) 6 Potatoes, specify (5) 7 Radishes (2 bunches) 8 All Other, not listed, specify DIVISION 42 - VINE CROPS 1 Cucumber, Armenian (1) 2 Cucumber, green slicing (3) 3 Cucumber, lemon (3) 4 Cucumber, pickling, (3) 5 Cucumber, other, specify (3) 6 Gourds, ornamental (3) 7 Melons, Cantaloupes (1) 8 Melons, other, specify (1) 9 Pumpkins, large field (1) 10 Pumpkins, medium field (1) 11 Pumpkins, small pie (2) 12 Pumpkins, mini (3) 13 Squash, Acorn (2) 14 Squash, Banana (1) 15 Squash, Butternut (2) 16 Squash, Scallop, market size (5) 17 Squash, Straightneck (5) 18 Squash, Yellow Crookneck, market size (5) 19 Squash, Zucchini, market size(5) 20 Squash, other, specify (5) 21 Watermelons (1) 22 All Other, not listed, specify DIVISION 44 - HERBS 1 Basil (3) 2 Chives (10) 3 Dill (5 full stalks) 4 Marjoram (3) 5 Mint (3) 6 Oregano (3) 7 Parsley (3) 8 Rosemary (3) 9 Sage (3) 10 Savory (3) 11 Thyme (3) 12 All Other, not listed - specify (3) DIVISION 46 - MISCELLANEOUS 1 Sunflower (1 head) 2 All Other, not listed - specify DIVISION 48 GRAND & GROSS GARDEN GOODIES OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS 1 Largest Home-Grown Pumpkin, as per variety (1) 2 Largest Home-Grown Fruit or Vegetable, as per variety, specify (1) 3 Most Unusual Shape of a Home-Grown Fruit or Vegetable, specify (1) DIVISION 50 - DECIDUOUS FRUITS 1 Apples, Delicious, any variety (5) 2 Apples, any other not listed, specify (5) 3 Figs, any variety (5) 4 Grapes, Concord (3 bunches) 5 Grapes, Thompson Seedless (3 bunches) 6 Grapes, other varieties not listed, specify (3 bunches) 7 Peaches, any variety (5) 8 Pears, any variety (5) 9 Plums, any variety (5) 2017 Gold Country Fair 18

20 10 Any Other Fruit, not listed, specify (5) DIVISION 52 - CITRUS 1 Any Citrus, specify (5) DIVISION 54 - BERRIES (Exhibitor to provide standard berry basket) 1 Berries, any variety, specify (1 basket) DIVISION 56 - NUTS (Commercial Grades, not less than one pound) 1 Almonds 2 Walnuts 3 Any Other Varieties, not listed - specify DIVISION 58 - HONEY (Must be product of exhibitor s apiary and produced within one year of the opening date of the Fair) 1 Liquid Honey, all colors judged together, specify (Each entry consists of two identical one pound or one pint jars of the same color honey) DIVISION 60 - ORGANIC GROWN (Must be organically grown in accordance with the California Organic Foods Act of 1990.) BEST OF SHOW RIBBON PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER DIVISION 62 - BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS SCARECROWS (Open to ALL EXHIBITORS) Must be free standing, provide own base. Minimum height 3 feet Sponsored by SIERRA BUILDING STAFF Adult winner receives $25.00 Junior winner receives $25.00 ENTRY FEE $ Adults 18 years and over 2 Junior 17 years and under ENTRY FEE $3.00 PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) DIVISION 64 - FARMYARD FOLLIES (Open to ALL EXHIBITORS) 1 Tallest Home-Grown Weed (1) 2 Gift Pack - BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS (A container of your choice with a minimum of six different varieties of your own fresh, home-grown fruits and/or vegetables.) EGG DIVISION Entries Close:... Tues., Aug. 15 at noon Exhibits Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Fri., Sept. 8 at 11:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 2:00-7:00 p.m. 1 Tomatoes (5) 2 Leaf and stem vegetables (5) 3 Lettuce (3) 4 Herbs (1 bunch) 5 Carrots (1 bunch) 6 Garlic (5) 7 Onions (5) 8 Potatoes (5) 9 Other root/bulb vegetables 10 Beans (12) 11 Peppers (5) 12 Other bush vegetables 13 Cucumbers (5) 14 Squash (5) 15 Other vine crops 16 Cherries (5) 17 Nectarines (5) 18 Other fruit (5) 19 Nuts (1 pound) 1. Exhibits received in the Sierra Building. 2. Fair will furnish sanitary egg cartons for display. Please transport your washed eggs in a non-porous sanitary container ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium DIVISION 66 - CHICKEN EGGS (one dozen) 1 White 2017 Gold Country Fair 19

21 2 Brown 3 Other DIVISION 68 - OTHER EGGS (one dozen) 1 Other, specify 4 Cactus, multiple, 6-8 pot, specify 5 Cactus, multiple, larger than 8 pot, specify 6 Echeveria 7 Jade Plant (Crassula) 8 Kalanchoe 9 Succulent, single, 6-8 pot, specify 10 Succulent, larger than 8 pot, specify DIVISION 70 - ALL PEE-WEE EGGS (1/2 dozen) 1 Pee-Wee Eggs, All FLORICULUTRE DEPARTMENT 1. Exhibits received at the Sierra Building. 2. Entries in this department may not be made by professional. 3. Exhibits in the Floriculture Dept. must have been grown by the exhibitor within Placer County, except classes for arrangements. POTTED PLANT DIVISIONS LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 15 at Noon Exhibits Received:... Tues., Sept. 5 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.... Wed., Sept. 6 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6 at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. To be eligible for entry, a potted plant specimen must have been in the possession and care of the exhibitor for a period of not less than 4 months. 2. Plants to be in suitable pots (cans not acceptable) with drainage saucers, 6 or larger, except for African Violets and other miniature plants. 3. If pots are to hang from ceiling, specify hanging on entry form and provide a hanger. ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium POTTED PLANT SWEEPSTAKES $15 $10 $8 DIVISION 72 - SUCCULENT & CACTI 1 Cactus, Schlumbergera (includes Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter) 2 Cactus, single, 6-8 pot, specify 3 Cactus, single, larger than 8 pot, specify DIVISION 74 - AFRICAN VIOLETS 1 African Violets (Saintpaulia), double blossom (must be in bloom) 2 African Violets (Saintpaulia), single blossom (must be in bloom) 3 African Violets (Saintpaulia), trailing (must be in bloom) DIVISION 76 - FOLIAGE PLANTS 1 Asparagus, specify 2 Coleus 3 Fern, Cavallia (Rabbit s Foot, Squirrel s Foot) 4 Fern, Nephrolepia (includes Boston) 5 Fern, other, specify 6 Ivy, Cissus (includes Grape, Kangaroo) 7 Ivy, other, specify 8 Philodendron, specify 9 Plectranthus (Swedish Ivy, Creeping Charlie) 10 Pothos (Rhaphidophora) 11 Sanseveria (Snake Plant, Mother-In-Law Tongue) 12 Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) 13 Tradescantia (includes Wandering Jew, Bridal Veil) 14 Plants, not listed, foliage, specify DIVISION 78 - FLOWERING PLANTS 1 Begonia, Rhizomatous (includes Angel Wing) 2 Begonia, tuberous (must be in bloom) 3 Begonia, other, specify 4 Fuchsia 5 Geranium, specify 6 Plants, not listed, flowering (must be in bloom), specify DIVISION 80 - MINIATURE 1 Roses, miniature (must be in bloom) 2 Plants, miniature (grown specifically as miniatures), specify DIVISION 82 - BONSAI 1 Bonsai, deciduous 2 Bonsai, evergreen DIVISION 84 - DISH GARDENS & BASKETS 1 Dish Garden, succulent and/or cactus, all plants must be rooted. Container not to exceed 20 in length. 2 Dish Garden, any other, all plants must be rooted. Container not to exceed 20 in length. 3 Terrarium, all plants must be rooted. Container not to exceed 20 in length. 4 Hanging Basket, featuring annuals and/or perennials, and/or herb, must be rooted, at least three varieties. Basket 12 to 18, wire, terra cotta, or plastic. EISLEY NURSERY, INC. PRESENTS 2017 Gold Country Fair 20

22 Wine Barrel Gardens Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 15 at Noon Exhibits Received(planted):Thurs.,Aug. 31, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6 at Noon 1. Open to families, groups or individuals. All entries judged together. 2. Exhibitors must be residents of Placer County. 3. Eisley Nursery, Inc. and Gold Country Fair will supply wine barrels, planting soil, and flowering plants. 4. Exhibitors to bring their own planting tools and props. Be creative, props may show patriotic, vacation or harvest themes, for example. 5. Construction to begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 28. Please check in at the Fair Office. 6. Wine Barrel Gardens will be proudly displayed September 4-7, during the 2017 Gold Country Fair. 7. Exhibitors receive one free pass to the Fair. 8. Barrels used will be half barrels this year. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE DIVISION 86 1 Plant a Wine Barrel Contest CUT FLOWER DIVISION LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 1 at Noon Exhibits Received:... Tues., Sept., 4:00-8:00 p.m....wed., Sept., 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept., 2:00-7:00 p.m. 1. Containers for Cut Flowers are provided, except for bouquet vases, and containers for miniatures and floated blooms. Wedges permitted. 2. Exhibitors should replace deteriorating flowers on Saturday only, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Use gate 2, Sacramento St. entrance. ENTRY FEE $2.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium CUT FLOWERS SWEEPSTAKES 1 Asters (3) 2 Begonia, Tuberous (1 flower) 3 Carnations (3) 4 Celosia (1) 5 Chrysanthemums (3) 6 Cosmos (3) 7 Dahlias, Cactus or Semi Cactus specify (1) 8 Dahlias, Formal or Informal (1) 9 Dahlias, Pompon (1) 10 Dahlias, other, specify (1) 11 Daisies, Gloriosa (3) 12 Daisies, other, specify (3) 13 Marigold, French Double (3) 14 Marigold, Large, Orange (3) 15 Marigold, Large, Yellow (3) floated - provide own container 16 Marigold, other, specify 17 Petunia (1 spray) 18 Shrub, Tree or Vine, flowering, specify (1 branch or stem) 19 Zinnia, Cactus or Fantasy (3) 20 Zinnia, large or Dahlia type (1) 21 Zinnia, Pompon (3) 22 Zinnia, small type (3) 23 Other Annuals, not listed, specify 24 Other Perennials, not listed, specify DIVISION 90 - FLORAL BOUQUET (Provide own vase) 1 Bouquet - Mixed, use at least 10 stems and at least 2 varieties 2 Bouquet - One variety, use at least 5 stems DIVISION 92 - CUT ROSES For judging, ideally, all sprays should have at least two open blooms; however, floribunda and mini sprays ideally show all stages of development from green buds to fully open flowers, with florets showing color predominating; grandiflora sprays, ideally, are exhibited at HT show form with none or few side buds; HT sprays are similar to grandiflora sprays with emphasis on number of blooms. 1 Roses, Climber, Shrub or Old Garden Rose, one bloom or spray, shown as grown 2 Roses, Floribunda or Polyantha, one spray 3 Roses, Grandiflora, one spray 4 Roses, Hybrid Tea, apricot blend, orange or orange blend or orange-red, one bloom per stem (1) 5 Roses, Hybrid Tea, light pink, medium pink or deep pink, one bloom per stem (1) 6 Roses, Hybrid Tea, pink blend, one bloom per stem (1) 7 Roses, Hybrid Tea, medium red, dark red or red blend, one bloom per stem (1) 8 Roses, Hybrid Tea, white or near white, one bloom per stem (1) 9 Roses, Hybrid Tea, mauve or lavender, one bloom per stem (1) 10 Roses, Hybrid Tea, medium yellow, deep yellow or yellow blend, one bloom per stem (1) 11 Roses, miniature, one spray (provide own container) $15 $10 $8 DIVISION 88 - CUT FLOWERS ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 15 at Noon 2017 Gold Country Fair 21

23 Exhibits Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6 at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 2:00-7:00 p.m. 1. Maximum width of arrangements shall be 30 inches. 2. Fresh flower or plant material must be used in all divisions except dry arrangement divisions; no artificial coloring of fresh plant material; no artificial flowers or foliage except in classes specified for silk. 3. Foliage permitted in all arrangements, unless otherwise noted. Succulents may be classed as foliage. A minimum of painted or colored plant material that is dried or treated, may be used. 4. Accessories permitted in all classes, unless otherwise noted, but emphasis to be on plant material. Using artificial fruits and vegetables as accessories is permitted. Use fresh only if schedule calls for it. 5. All accessories and containers must be marked on the bottom with the exhibitor s name. The attendants in charge will furnish all possible protection, but disclaim all liability for loss or damage to the property of the exhibitor. 6. Exhibitor is free to work in whatever style he or she deems best for theme expression, such as free style, traditional, familiar modern, etc. However, free style does not mean we do not operate within the framework of basic art principles of design. 7. Exhibitors should replace deteriorating flowers on Saturday only, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Use gate 2, Sacramento St. entrance. 8. Exhibitor can enter only in one of the following categories: BEGINNERS: Having won 10 or less Blue Ribbons in competition at Gold Country Fair. ADVANCED: Having won more than 10 Blue Ribbons in competition at Gold Country Fair. ENTRY FEE $3.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium ARRANGEMENT SWEEPSTAKES $15 $10 $8 DIVISION 94 - BEGINNERS SILK ARRANGEMENTS Using Silk Flowers only. Foliage may be dry, fresh, or artificial. 1 ELEGANT ARRANGEMENTS Designer's choice 2 TICKLE ME PINK Pink in color DRY ARRANGEMENTS 3 TIMELESS MAGIC Designer's Choice 4 RUNNING WILD Dried & Beautiful FRESH ARRANGEMENTS 5 BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS - Designer s Choice 6 THE MELTING POT Bold/Colorful MINIATURE ARRANGEMENTS All under 5 inches in height and width 7 TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR Designer s choice 8 SWEET AS A PEACH Shades of Peachy Cream DIVISION 96 - ADVANCED SILK ARRANGEMENTS Using Silk Flowers only. Foliage may be dry, fresh, or artificial. 1 A TISKET, A TASKET Designer's choice 2 GOLDEN MEMORIES Feature three (3) flowers DRY ARRANGEMENTS 3 LET'S DO THE TWIST Designer s choice 4 HIGH & DRY Dried & Fragrant FRESH ARRANGEMENTS 5 ATOMIC ORANGE Orange in Color 6 HAPPY TRAILS Designer's choice MINIATURE ARRANGEMENTS All under 5 inches in height and width 7 SMALL WONDERS Designer's choice 8 BLING - BLING Make it Sparkle NICHES AND SEGMENT TABLES ENTRY FEE $3.00 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 FLORAL NICHES 1. Include a fresh floral arrangement. Any background material, accessories, and the arrangement must be kept within the space of the niche. 2. Size: 27 ½ high, 27 ½ wide and 16 ½ deep. 3. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor per class, and a total of four (4) entries in each class. DIVISION 98 - FLORAL NICHES 1 MAKING A SPLASH Designer s choice 2 LET IT GROW Family Fun SEGMENT TABLES 1. Must be displayed on a covered board 24 wide and 28 deep, which is provided by exhibitor. A place setting for one (no silverware) with a fresh floral arrangement.. 2. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor per class, and a total of four (4) entries in each class. DIVISION SEGMENT TABLES 1 BARNYARD BASH Designer s choice 2017 Gold Country Fair 22

24 2 PICTURE PERFECT Classic HOME ARTS DEPARTMENT FIREPLACE MANTLE DECORATING 1. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor per class, and a total of four (4) entries total. 2. Mantles will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of entry forms. 3. Mantles will be displayed in the Armory Building. ENTRY FEE $4.00 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $15 $12 $10 DIVISION FIREPLACES 1 HOMETOWN HEARTH Show your decorating skills with pictures, dried flower arrangements, candles, or items featuring your favorite memory. Scorecard for Judging Fireplaces Artistic Arrangements 50% Variety of Plant Material 15% Accessories 15% Completeness 20% Total 100% Wine Competition Homemade & Commercial Divisions Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 15 at Noon Exhibits Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6 at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibitor must be 21 years of age or older. 2. Exhibits will be displayed in the Sierra Building. 3. Competition open to residents and wineries of Placer, El Dorado, Nevada and Sacramento counties. 4. Exhibitor must bring two 750 ml bottles. One for judging, and one for display. Any opened (judged) or display bottles not claimed during release time on September 9th will be discarded. 5. Entries to be made on Gold Country Fair still exhibits entry form. PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $4 $2 ENTRY FEE $3.00 per entry per class BEST OF DIVISION and BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS DIVISION AMATEUR/HOMEMADE WINE DIVISION COMMERCIAL WINE RED WINES 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2 Zinfandel 3 Merlot 4 Pinot Noir 5 Any Other - Specify varietal or blend on entry WHITE WINES 6 Chardonnay 7 Sauvignon Blanc 8 Chenin Blanc 9 Viognier 10 Any Other - Specify varietal or blend on entry BLUSH/ROSE WINES 11 White Zinfandel 12 Other Blush Wines - Specify DESSERT WINES 13 Muscat 14 Port 15 Other Dessert Wines - Specify SPARKLING WINES 16 Any Sparkling Wines - Specify NON-GRAPE WINES 17 Any Wines - Specify DIVISION HOMEBREW 1 Pale Ale 2 IPA 3 Amber Ale 4 Brown Ale 5 Stout 6 Specialty Beer 7 Mead 8 CiderGold BAKING AND CONFECTIONS LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Exhibits Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6 at Noon...(open to the public) Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. IMPORTANT - All Baking & Confections entries will be disposed of at the close of the fair. Only Gift Packs, ribbons and checks are to be picked up. 2. Baking & Confection Entries: Must be home-prepared by the exhibitor, no package mixes. Must have been made by an amateur. Must be the quantities and sizes specified in Premium Book. 3. Pies must be on aluminum pie plates, all other items on white paper plates or heavy cardboard and covered with plastic or sarantype wrap. Bread may be in plastic bags. 4. Management has the right to remove/or dispose of food items if they deteriorate during the fair. 5. Entries in Division 105 cannot be entered into Divisions Gold Country Fair 23

25 ENTRY FEE $3.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium BAKING SWEEPSTAKES $15 $10 $8 DIVISION BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS Family favorites are entered here. Entries in this Division cannot be entered in Divisions Cookies (6) 2 Breads 3 Pies 4 Cakes 5 Confections 6 Any Other - Specify DIVISION Breads ½ loaf - approximately ½ lb. If machine made, specify on entry form. 1 Banana 2 Pumpkin 3 White, yeast 4 Whole Grain, yeast 5 Zucchini 6 Any Other, yeast, specify 7 Any Other, non-yeast, specify DIVISION 108 BISCUITS, ROLLS & COFFEE CAKES 1 Biscuits (6) 2 Cinnamon Rolls, yeast (6) 3 Coffee Cake (1) 4 Muffins, bran (6) 5 Muffins, other, specify (6) 6 Rolls, yeast (6) 7 Any Other, not listed, specify DIVISION COOKIES ½ dozen, monster cookies Brownies, any variety 2 Chocolate Chip, any variety 3 Gingersnaps & other Molasses 4 Oatmeal, any variety 5 Peanut Butter, any variety 6 Sugar Cookies, any variety 7 Other Bar Cookies, specify 8 Other Drop Cookies, specify 9 Other Ice Box Cookies, chilled & sliced specify 10 Other Rolled Cookies, by rolling pin specify 11 Any Other, not listed, specify DIVISION PIES & PASTRIES One pie - not less than 6, on aluminum pie plate Cheesecake - not less than 6 square or wedge 1 Cheesecake 2 One Crust Pie, Pecan 3 One Crust Pie, other, specify 4 Two Crust Pie, Apple 5 Two Crust Pie, other, specify 6 Tarts (3) 7 Any Other Pastry, specify DIVISION CONFECTIONS 1 English Toffee (6) 2 Fudge (6) 3 Peanut Brittle (6) 4 Peanut Butter Candies, specify (6) 5 Any Other, specify (Candy) DIVISION CAKES ¾ cake minimum CAKES, TWO LAYERS OR MORE - Must be baked in separate layers and frosted. CAKES, ONE LAYER - Any size or shape. May be frosted. 1 Applesauce, one layer 2 Carrot Cake, one layer 3 Chocolate, one layer 4 Cupcakes(6) 5 Other Cake, one layer, specify 6 Other Cake, two layers or more, specify 7 Other Cake, tube or bundt, specify DIVISION CLYDE'S CATCH ALL Enter your exhibits that absolutely do not belong in another class of the Baking & Confection Department. 1 Any exhibit, explain in detail DIVISION DECORATED CAKES 1 Any Decorated Cake, specify. Cake may be real, or styrofoam form may be used. DIVISION RECIPE IN A JAR The exhibit to include a one-quart jar with layered recipe ingredients and recipe card with preparation instructions attached. Exhibit should include three pieces of prepared product. Samples will not be displayed. Bring some samples on a disposable plate in a clear plastic bag. 1 Any Please specify DIVISION GIFT PACK (Open to ALL EXHIBITORS) ENTRY FEE $3.00 PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $5 $2 To be judged mainly on attractiveness and ingenuity of packaging. Container to have an open top or transparent cover. Individual items not to be judged or removed from container. 1 Gift Pack - BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS 2017 Gold Country Fair 24

26 (basket of your choice, filled with a minimum of five different home-baked items.) PRESERVED FOODS DIVISION LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Exhibits Received:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m.... Wed., Aug. 30, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Aug. 31 at 4:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits will be displayed in the Armory Building. 2. Canning & Preserved Entries: Must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair. Must have been made by the exhibitor within one year of the opening date of the Fair. Must be sealed in standard canning jars (See Rules 6 & 7). Must be two jars of the same size, and of the same batch. 3. All dried products must be wrapped or sealed in clear plastic, or sealed in clear jars. 4. Must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Exhibitor Handbook 5. Foods that require refrigeration cannot be entered. 6. Standard Jars: Must be a clear glass container specifically designed for canning purposes. All canning may be in a quart, pint or half pint jar. No special covers or lids allowed and No drinking Jars allowed. 7. Seals: All jars must be tightly sealed, with rings. No paraffin seals allowed. 8. Labels: All jars must be neatly labeled with two small labels (not larger than 2" x 2", as labels block view of contents). LABEL ON FRONT OF JAR to state: name of product, date of pack, method used. LABEL ON BOTTOM OF JAR to state: division number, class number, exhibitor s name. 9. Methods of Canning - Jams and jellies - open kettle or water bath. 10. Tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) - simmering water bath (or under pressure). 11. All vegetables and non-acid foods - under pressure. 12. Low-acid foods - under pressure. 13. Low-acid fruit such as figs, should be made more acid by adding lemon juice, as directed in the University Agriculture Extension Service leaflet Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables. 14. Two Jars: One jar of all products being considered for awards, which have not otherwise been eliminated from consideration, WILL BE OPENED. The other jar will be for display. Judge will decide which jar will be opened. Opened jars may be picked up by exhibitor on Thurs. after judging or on Monday following the Fair. ENTRY FEE $3.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER Quantities: $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium PRESERVED FOODS SWEEPSTAKES $15 $10 $8 Fruit leathers - two containers with one roll in each. Jerky - one container with six strips. Dried fruits - one container with six to eight sections. All other items - two standard jars, containers, or packages of the same product. DIVISION DRIED FOODS 1 Any Dried Fruit, or Fruit Mixture, specify 2 Any Dried Herb, or Herb Mixture, specify 3 Any Dried Meat, specify 4 Any Dried Vegetable, or Vegetable Mixture, specify 5 Any Fruit Leather, specify DIVISION CANNED FRUITS Two (2) jars per entry 1 Applesauce 2 Apricots 3 Cherries 4 Peaches 5 Pears, plain 6 Pears, other, specify 7 Plums 8 Any Fruit Juice, specify 9 Any Fruit Mixtures, specify 10 Any Fruit Pie filling, specify 11 Any Other Fruit, specify DIVISION CANNED VEGETABLES Two (2) jars per entry 1 Beans 2 Carrots 3 Tomatoes, stewed 4 Tomatoes, whole pack 5 Tomatoes, other, specify 6 Any Vegetable Juice, specify 7 Any Vegetable Mixture, specify 8 Any Other Vegetable, specify DIVISION SYRUPS Two (2) jars per entry 1 Any Fruit Syrup, specify 2 Any Other Syrup, specify DIVISION PICKLES, RELISHES & SAUCES Two (2) jars per entry PICKLED VEGETABLES 1 Beans 2 Beets 3 Bread & Butter Pickles 4 Dill Pickles, Kosher 5 Dill Pickles, other 6 Peppers 7 Sweet Pickles 8 Zucchini 9 Any Other Vegetables, specify PICKLED FRUITS 10 Any Pickled Fruit, specify RELISHES 2017 Gold Country Fair 25

27 11 Chutney 12 Corn Relish 13 Green Tomato Relish 14 Hamburger Relish 15 Pickle Relish 16 Salsa 17 Zucchini Relish 18 Any Other Relish, specify SAUCES 19 Barbecue Sauce 20 Catsup 21 Chili Sauce 22 Dessert Sauce or Topping, specify 23 Tomato Sauce 24 Any Other Sauce (i.e. Taco, Spaghetti, Pizza), Specify DIVISION JAMS Two (2) jars per entry 1 Apricot 2 Apricot - Pineapple 3 Cherry 4 Fig 5 Fruit Combinations, specify 6 Peach 7 Pear 8 Plum BERRY JAMS 9 Blackberry, any variety 10 Blackberry, seedless 11 Boysenberry 12 Raspberry 13 Strawberry 14 Berry, other, specify 15 Any Other Jam, specify DIVISION JELLIES Two (2) jars per entry 1 Apple 2 Grape 3 Mint 4 Peach 5 Pepper 6 Plum 7 Pomegranate BERRY JELLIES 8 Blackberry, any variety 9 Boysenberry 10 Strawberry 11 Berry, other, specify 12 Any Other Fruit Jelly, specify 13 Any Other Vegetable Jelly, specify DIVISION 138 MARMALADES, BUTTER & PRESERVES Two (2) jars per entry 1 Apple Butter 2 Peach Butter 3 Any Other Butter, specify 4 Any Fruit Conserve, specify 5 Orange Marmalade 6 Any Other Fruit Marmalade, specify 7 Any Vegetable Marmalade, specify 8 Any Fruit Preserves, specify 9 Any Vegetable Preserves, specify DIVISION CLYDE S CATCH ALL Enter your exhibits that absolutely do not belong in another class of the Preserved Food Department. 1 Any exhibit, explain in detail DIVISION GIFT PACK (Open to ALL EXHIBITORS) ENTRY FEE $3.00 PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $5 $2 To be judged mainly on attractiveness and ingenuity of packaging. Container to have an open top or transparent cover. Individual items not to be judged or removed from container. 1 Gift Pack - BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS (Basket of your choice, filled with a minimum of five different standard size jars of home-canned items such as pickles, relishes, sauces, jams, jellies, marmalades, butters and preserves.) CLOTHING & TEXTILES LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Exhibits Received:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m.... Wed., Aug. 30, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Aug. 31 at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits will be displayed in the Armory Building. 2. Clothing & Textile Entries: Must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair. Must have been made by the exhibitor. Must be original and produced by an amateur. Must be the quantities and sizes specified in the Exhibitor Handbook. 3. Must be cleaned and pressed Kits - If an exhibitor gets an idea from a kit, but substantially alters the composition and appearance of the finished product, it would no longer be considered as a kit. ENTRY FEE $3.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS 2017 Gold Country Fair 26

28 (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium PRESERVED FOODS SWEEPSTAKES $15 $10 $8 NEEDLEWORK - AMATEUR If not specified, can be fabric, crocheted, hand-knit, machine knit or hand woven. Specify if made from kit. DIVISION CROCHETED ITEMS 1 Placemats, 2 2 Centerpiece, over 12" and under 30" 3 Doily 4 Dress, infant 5 Dresser Scarf or Vanity Set 6 Lace, 1 yard minimum length 7 Pillowcase 8 Pillow 9 Hot Pads, 2 10 Wearing apparel, junior/adult, specify 11 Wearing apparel, child/infant, specify 12 Any other DIVISION EMBROIDERED ITEMS Pictures must be framed - with hanger 1 Crewel or Freestyle Embroidery, specify 2 Doily 3 Dresser Scarf 4 Picture, framed or matted 5 Pillow 6 Pillowcases 7 Ribbon Embroidery 8 Tablecloth 9 Towel 10 Wall hanging 11 Machine embroidery 12 Cross Stitch, Iron-on, Not counted 13 Wearing apparel, specify 14 Any other, specify DIVISION COUNTED CROSS STITCH 1 Picture, under 12" (framed with hanger) 2 Picture, over 12" (framed with hanger) 3 Pictures - set, specify number 4 Household item pillow, towel, etc. 5 Linen item (32 thread count) 6 Wall hanging 7 Article of clothing (purchased garments acceptable) 8 Any other, specify DIVISION TATTING Kits must be entered in class 11 1 Doily 2 Lace (one [1] yard minimum length) 3 Other Specify DIVISION HAND KNITTED 1 Doily 2 Cape or Poncho 3 Cap, Hat, Shawl, Stole, Scarf or Set 4 Dress, infant 5 Pillow 6 Slippers or Socks 7 Sweater, men's or women's 8 Any other, specify DIVISION 154 NEEDLEPOINT 1 Picture (framed with hanger) 2 Pillow Cover 3 Plastic Canvas 4 Any other, specify DIVISION TEXTILE PAINTING 1 Tablecloth 2 Wearing Apparel 3 Pictures (on fabric, framed with hanger) 4 Any other, specify DIVISION AFGHANS 1 Afghan, crocheted, pieced 2 Afghan, crocheted, one piece 3 Afghan, crocheted, ripple design 4 Afghan, hand knitted 5 Afghan, infant, crocheted or knitted 6 Afghan, any other, specify DIVISION HOLIDAY ITEMS 1 Counted Cross-stitch, kit or pattern 2 Ornaments, tatting, knitted or crocheted Ornaments, needlepoint or embroidered Ornaments, any other, specify Stocking Kit 6 Stocking, original design 7 Table linen 8 Tree Skirt, original design 9 Tree Skirt, kit 10 Wreath, original 11 Wreath, kit 12 Clothing, specify 13 Any other, specify DIVISION VINTAGE CLOTHING Show off your heirloom items and celebrate family and tradition! 1 Vintage Dress 2 Vintage Hat 3 Accessories - Shoes & Gloves 4 Any other, specify 5 Theme, Blue Jeans & Country Dreams DIVISION INFANT & NURSERY Infant Apparel, Nursery Accessories, designed for children 2 Years & Under 1 Baby Bib 2 Bonnet or Cap 3 Booties or Socks 4 Baby Set, apparel 5 Boy's play clothes 6 Girl's play clothes 7 Quilt, crib size 8 Dress, sewn 9 Christening Gown 10 Jacket, sweater or sacque 11 Wall hanging 12 Other Nursery accessory, specify DIVISION ANIMALS, TOYS, DOLLS & DOLL CLOTHES 2017 Gold Country Fair 27

29 Kits must be entered in Class 11 1 Animal, 12" or over, specify 2 Animal, 12" or under, specify 3 Bear (i.e., Teddy, Panda, etc.) 4 Bunny Rabbit 5 Doll, under 15", specify 6 Doll, over 15", specify 7 Set of Dolls, 2 or more, specify 8 Set of Doll Clothes, 4 or more, specify 9 Set of Toys, 2 or more, specify 10 Any other Toy, specify 11 Any Toy or Doll from kit, specify DIVISION SEWING AMATEUR (specify if made from a kit) Apparel, designed for ages 3 to 12 years 1 Sleepwear 2 Dress, fabric 3 Play clothes 4 Shirt 5 Any other, specify Apparel, designed for juniors and adults 6 Blouse 7 Coat or Suit 8 Dress, cotton 9 Dress, formal 10 Dress, any other, specify 11 Vest 12 Shirt 13 Skirt 14 Any other, specify Accessories 15 Purse or belt, specify 16 Shawl, specify type 17 Slippers 18 Any other - Specify Fair Theme 19 Blue Jeans & Country Dreams ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 8, 2016 DIVISION QUILTS/LARGE 1 Quilt, hand-pieced or appliqued, hand-quilted 2 Quilt, machine-pieced or appliqued, machine-quilted 3 Quilt, combination of hand and machine work 4 Quilt, group, made by two or more persons 5 Any other, specify DIVISION QUILTS/SMALL (Wall hangings, crib, miniature & apparel) 1 Hand pieced or appliqued, hand quilted 2 Machine pieced or appliqued, machine quilted 3 Combination of hand and machine work 4 Quilted Apparel, specify 5 Any other, specify DIVISION COSTUMES 1 Infant, specify 2 Children's, specify 3 Adult, specify 4 Fair Theme BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS DIVISION 176 NATURAL FIBERS HANDSPUN OR FELTED OPEN TO AMATEURS OR PROFESSIONALS Articles made & spun, or felted by exhibitor from natural fibers 1 Handspun, hand-knit or crocheted, any item, specify 2 Handspun, hand-woven, any item, specify 3 Felted, any item, specify DIVISION YARN (ANIMAL FIBER) (Skeins are to be a minimum of 50 yards) 1 Single-Ply 2 Two-Ply 3 Three-Ply 4 Novelty Yarn DIVISION YARN (PLANT FIBER) (Skeins are to be a minimum of 50 yards) 1 Single-Ply 2 Two-Ply 3 Three-Ply 4 Novelty Yarn DIVISION CLYDE'S CATCH-ALL Enter your exhibits that absolutely do not belong in another class of the Clothing & Textile Department 1 Any exhibit, explain in detail AMATEUR ARTS AND CRAFTS LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Exhibits Received:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits received at the Armory Building. 2. Arts & Crafts Entries: Must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair. Must be the original work of the exhibitor, no kits. Must have been made by an amateur, UNLESS specified in division Must have been completed within one year of the opening date of the Fair.. Must be the quantities and sizes specified in the Premium Book. 3. Paintings MUST HAVE A TITLE listed on the entry form. 4. Paintings MUST BE FRAMED, with hanger, and MUST BE LABELED on back with division number, class number, and exhibitor s name. 5. Art Work that cannot be safely hung WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED. 6. No kits accepted unless stated in class description. 7. Management will use every precaution within its power for the safe preservation of all exhibits, but WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE to any exhibit. Exhibitors wishing insurance coverage must arrange for their own insurance. 8. All exhibits must be in good taste, suitable for family viewing, or may be subject to removal by management. 9. LIMITS: NONE ENTRY FEE $3.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) 2017 Gold Country Fair 28

30 BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium AMATEUR ARTS AND CRAFTS DEPARTMENTS FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS Title required FINE ARTS on entry form for all paintings DIVISION PAINTINGS - OIL, ACRYLIC Oil, Acrylic - on canvas, no glass 1 Animals or wildlife 2 Architectural (buildings, bridges, etc.) 3 Floral 4 Landscape 5 Portrait or Figure 6 BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS 7 Still Life 8 Any Other, not listed, specify DIVISION PAINTINGS - WATER MEDIA Water Media - includes watercolors, acrylics (under glass) 1 Animals or Wildlife 2 Floral 3 Landscape 4 Portrait or Figure 5 BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS 6 Any Other, not listed, specify DIVISION PAINTINGS - PASTELS Pastels - 55% or more pastel 1 Any drawing FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Title required on entry form for all paintings DIVISION GRAPHICS Graphics - includes drawings, engravings, etchings, woodcuts, airbrush, scratchboard 1 Drawings, Ink 2 Drawings, Pencil, black & white 3 Drawings, Pencil, colored 4 Any Other, not listed, specify DIVISION MIXED MEDIA Mixed Media - includes collage, batik 1 Mixed Media, specify DIVISION SCULPTURE 1 Any Sculpture, specify DIVISION CERAMICS & POTTERY 1 Ceramic, glaze, under 8" largest dimension, specify article 2 Ceramic, glaze over 8" largest dimension, specify article 3 Ceramic, stain, specify article 4 Any Other Ceramic, specify article 5 Pottery, hand thrown, specify article 6 Pottery, other, specify article DIVISION OTHER FINE ARTS 1 China Painting, specify 2 Stained Glass, specify FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS AMATEUR POETRY 1. Limit: Two entries per exhibitor per class 2. Poems of any length, in any form, single or double spaced will be accepted. 3. Submit original 8 1/2" x 11" on white paper to be judged, and 1 additional copy. 4. Label copy with name and mailing address on back. 5. Published poems, or those previously awarded with cash prizes of more than $20.00 are excluded from entry. 6. All poems must be in English, and the work of the exhibitor. 7. Please observe good taste in selection for entering items. 8. Juniors enter in Jr. Amateur Poetry Division. DIVISION AMATEUR POETRY 1 Cowboy 2 Humor 3 Love/Inspirational 4 Jingles or Limericks 5 Written for or about Children 6 Any other, specify CRAFT DEPARTMENTS DIVISION BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS Share your memory of past Auburn District/Gold Country Fairs (Please observe good taste in selections for entering items) 1 Short Story 2 Picture (Photograph) 3 Story and photo 4 Illustration DIVISION OUTSIDE THE BOX Gold Country Fair goes GREEN in this fun contest. Create a memorable object with a recyclable box using highly recyclable items to decorate your box. Boxes can be as small as you wish with the maximum size no longer than 9x12x18 (file box). 1 Decorated - Outside the Box DIVISION DECORATED HATS 1 Baseball hat 2 Cowboy hat 3 Straw hat 4 Any other, specify DIVISION HOLIDAY CRAFTS 1 Christmas Tree Ornaments, set of 4 or more, boxed or other pre-approved method of display no larger than 2' x 2' x 2' (only ornaments to be judged) 2 Any Christmas Item, other, 12" or over, specify 3 Any Christmas Item, other, under 12", specify 4 Any Easter Item, specify 5 Any Halloween Item, specify 6 Any Other Holiday Item, specify DIVISION TOLE PAINTING 1 Tole Painting (on wood or metal), any large item, over 18 2 Tole Painting (on wood or metal), 18" and under, specify DIVISION EGG N ART Anything goes with your creation made of egg shells and/or feathers 1 Any creation DIVISION WOODWORK 2017 Gold Country Fair 29

31 etc.), 1 Carving (not painted) 2 Carving (painted) 3 Any furniture item, specify 4 Models (house, barn, etc.), specify 5 Birdhouse 6 Other, specify DIVISION OTHER CRAFTS 1 Basket 2 Decorated Clothing (liquid embroidery, puff paint, specify 3 Doll, Porcelain Bisque (must be dressed) 4 Doll, other, specify 5 Furniture, woven or macramé, specify 6 Indian Craft, any item, specify 7 Jewelry, specify 8 Leather work, specify 9 Leather work, from kit, specify 10 Metal Work, specify 11 Models (no kits - must be mounted on base for display), specify 12 Toy, specify 13 Windchime or Mobile 14 Any Other household decoration, not listed, specify 15 Any Other Craft Item, not listed, specify 16 Model, made from kit, specify 17 Shabby Chic 18 Pallet Crafts 19 Fair Retro Sign 20 Farmhouse Decor 21 Recycle of tires DIVISION 210 DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREES (Artificial trees, featuring your favorite theme and ornaments) 1 BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS 2 Winter Wonderland 3 Family Favorites DIVISION CLYDE'S CATCH-ALL Enter your exhibits that absolutely DO NOT belong in another class of the Arts & Crafts Department 1 Any exhibit, explain in detail CRAFT DEPARTMENTS RUBBER STAMP ART & MEMORY BOOKS 1. Limit: Two entries per exhibitor per class 2. All entries must be the work of individuals not connected with any commercial enterprise. 3. Specifications - Memory Book pages and Rubber Stamp Art items must be matted and ready for hanging. Greeting cards do not need to be matted. 4. Entries to arrive with exhibitor's name, phone number, division and class number(s) labeled on the back. DIVISION RUBBER STAMP ART 1 Stationary 2 Greeting Cards 3 Any Other, specify (Name tags, invitations, announcements, etc.) DIVISION MEMORY BOOKS 1 Birthday 2 Children 3 Vacation 4 BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS DIVISION PINTEREST LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Exhibits Received:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. We have created a division for the Pinterest inspired. There are so many fun and exciting Do-It-Yourself projects, yummy recipes, fashion advice, and so much more on Pinterest. We want you to bring them to life and show them off! Entries must include a description (if applicable, two-page max.) with pictures in hard copy electronic version. If project is not an original project, please include the original source in your description. 1 Food & Drink 2 Gardening 3 DIY Home Projects & Home Decor 4 DIY Art, Crafts, Design, Photography 5 Fashion, Hair, Beauty 6 Gifts 7 Anything & Everything Else *Project descriptions and directions will become property of the Gold Country Fair once submitted. We shall reserve the right to replicate the projects, post projects on our website, copy and share with fairgoers as we see fit. Credit will be given to exhibitor. COLLECTIONS LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Exhibits Received:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Entries will be displayed in the Armory Building. 2. A limited amount of space will be available. Please indicate your space needs on your entry form. 3. All miniatures must be enclosed by glass, Plexiglas, or heavy plastic (not foodwrap). ENTRY FEE $2.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $1 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium 2017 Gold Country Fair 30

32 DIVISION COLLECTIONS Limit one entry per class An information sheet about your collection, how you started, and any other facts about your hobby must be submitted to be displayed with your entry. 1 Animals 2 Animals, stuffed 3 Dolls 4 Educational (i.e. - insects, rocks, shells) 5 Housewares (i.e. spoons, cups) 6 Postage stamps - no more than 2 pages, 8-1/2x11, 1 side per page 7 Small items (i.e. buttons, match books, key chains, pins, magnets) 8 Sports related (i.e. equipment, memorabilia) 9 Other, not listed, specify OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER Exhibits Received:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Entries will be displayed in the Armory Building. 2. Entries must be the work of exhibitor with the exception of processing and mounting. 3. Entries must be created by the exhibitor within the past two years. 4. Prints cannot have been shown at any previous Gold Country Fair. 5. The Gold Country Fair reserves the right to not display any art or photography that, in its' opinion is not suitable for family viewing. ENTRY FEE $2.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $3 $2 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium DIVISION BLACK & WHITE 1 PORTRAIT Any picture that has a person or persons as the interest (no nudes). 2 LANDSCAPE Any picture that has scenic views as main interest, including building and structural (excluding art design used as geometric or art form). 3 ANIMAL Any picture that has an animal or animals as the main interest (including insects). 4 STILL LIVE Any picture using shapes and forms as main interest (including close up of flowers or parts of buildings used as geometric shapes). DIVISION COLOR 1 PORTRAIT Any picture that has a person or persons as the interest (no nudes). 2 LANDSCAPE Any picture that has scenic views as main interest, including building and structural (excluding art design used as geometric or art form). 3 ANIMAL Any picture that has an animal or animals as the main interest (including insects). 4 STILL LIVE Any picture using shapes and forms as main interest (including close up of flowers or parts of buildings used as geometric shapes). DIVISION MOBILOGRAPHY Black and white photos, must be taken on a mobile device. Any editing or touch ups must be made on the mobile device. 1 Friends &/or Family 2 Selfies 3 Landscapes 4 Pets 5 Fair Theme, Blue Jeans & Country Dreams PROFESSIONAL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Exhibits Received:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. A Professional: A person who produces three (3) or more items for sale in a year and/or teaches the craft/art type be ing entered. 2. Exhibits received at the Armory Building. 3. Entries: Must have not been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair. Must be the original work of the exhibitor, no kits. Must have been completed within one year of the opening date of the Fair. 4. Paintings MUST HAVE A TITLE listed on the entry form. 5. Paintings MUST BE FRAMED, with hanger, and MUST BE LABELED on back with division number, class number, and exhibitor s name. 6. Artwork that cannot be safely hung WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED. 7. Management will use every precaution within its power for the safe preservation of all exhibits, but WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE to any exhibit. Exhibitors wishing insurance coverage must arrange for their own insurance. 8. All exhibits must be in good taste, suitable for family viewing, or may be subject to removal by management. 9. LIMITS: NONE ENTRY FEE $4.00 per entry per class PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $5 $3 BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium 2017 Gold Country Fair 31

33 PROFESSIONAL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Title required on entry form for all paintings DIVISION PAINTINGS - OIL, ACRYLIC Oil, Acrylic - on canvas, no glass 1 Animals or wildlife 2 Architectural (buildings, bridges, etc.) 3 Floral 4 Landscape 5 Portrait or Figure 6 Seascape 7 Still Life 8 Any Other, not listed, specify DIVISION PAINTINGS - WATER MEDIA Water Media - includes watercolors, acrylics (under glass) 1 Animals or Wildlife 2 Floral 3 Landscape / Seascape 4 Portrait or Figure 5 BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS 6 Any Other, not listed, specify DIVISION PAINTINGS PASTELS 55% or more pastel 1 Any drawing DIVISION TOLE PAINTING 1 Tole Painting (on wood or metal), any large item, over 18", specify 2 Tole Painting (on wood or metal), 18" and under, specify Entries Close:... Tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m. DIVISION GRAPHICS Drawings, engravings, etchings, woodcuts, airbrush, scratchboard 1 Drawings, Ink 2 Drawings, Pencil, black & white 3 Drawings, Pencil, colored 4 Any Other, not listed, specify DIVISION MIXED MEDIA Mixed Media - includes collage, batik 1 Mixed Media, specify DIVISION SCULPTURE 1 Any Sculpture, specify DIVISION CERAMICS & POTTERY 1 Ceramic, glaze, under 8" largest dimension, specify 2 Ceramic, glaze over 8" largest dimension, specify 3 Ceramic, stain, specify 4 Any Other Ceramic, specify 5 Pottery, hand thrown, specify 6 Pottery, other, specify DIVISION GOURD ART 1 Pyrography 2 Painted/Colored 3 Carved/Filigree 4 Other Gourd Art DIVISION OTHER FINE ARTS 1 China Painting, specify 2 Stained Glass, specify SPECIAL FRIENDS DEPARTMENT LOCAL DIVISION - ALL AGES Exhibits Received:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. **A person exhibiting in this department IS NOT ELIGIBLE to enter the Senior or Junior Divisions in the Clothing & Textiles or Arts & Crafts Departments.** DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd 1. Exhibits will be displayed in the Armory Building. 2. Paintings or Drawings must be framed, or mounted or matted with cardboard or other sturdy backing, and a hanger securely attached, Must be labeled on the back with division number, class number and exhibitor s name. 3. Photography is not eligible in this department. 4. Limit - 4 items per class. 5. Entry tags will not state disability designations. DIVISION ADULT/YOUTH DAY HEALTH CARE PARTICIPANTS DIVISION RESIDENTS OF MEDICAL FACILITIES DIVISION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 1 Clothing and textile items, specify, age 5 thru 17 2 Clothing and textile items, specify, age 18 and over 3 Arts and crafts items, specify, age 5 thru 17 4 Arts and crafts items, specify, age 18 and over 2017 Gold Country Fair 32

34 Join Friends of the Fair! The Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center is dedicated to maintaining a vital year round facility benefiting the people of Placer County. All members of Friends of the Fair will receive recognition on our website yearlong list of sponsors at: Bronze $ award provided to junior exhibitors with your company name as the sponsor plus, 2 one-day Passes to the Fair Silver $ awards provided to junior exhibitors with your company name as the sponsor, plus 4 one-day Passes to the Fair Gold $ Your choice of 4 awards or 1 Champion Buckle provided to junior exhibitors with your company name as the sponsor, plus 8 one-day Passes to the Fair Platinum $ Your choice of 10 awards or 3 Champion Buckles provided to junior exhibits with your company name as the sponsor, plus 20 one-day Passes to the Fair Custom $1,000 & Up All the great benefits of Platinum Level plus (2) Adults tickets to the following: Gold Country Fair Heritage Foundation Crab Feed, Gold Country Pro Rodeo, and Foothills Brewfest. Detach and return completed bottom portion to: Gold Country Fair, 1273 High St, Auburn, CA Make check payable to Gold Country Fair HF Tax ID Number Name: Company, if applicable: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Club Affiliation/Sponsor: Level of Membership (Check desired level) Bronze-$ Silver-$ Gold-$ Platinum-$ My donation amount for the Barns is $ The name or company name for the plaque: For Office Use Only Receipt #: Date: Initials: Approval Date: Website: Input Date: 2017 Gold Country Fair 33

35 AGE AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH EXHIBITORS THESE DIVISIONS ARE LIMITED TO FFA, GRANGE AND 4-H MEMBERS WHOSE CHAPTERS, CLUBS OR HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF PLACER COUNTY AND INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS WHO RESIDE IN PLACER COUNTY. ALL EXHIBITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOWING LIVESTOCK AT THE GOLD COUNTRY FAIR. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The FFA is a national organization of students enrolled in high school vocational agriculture classes. The local unit is the chapter in each high school offering vocational agriculture, under the supervision of the agriculture teacher who is always the chapter advisor. The State unit includes all chapters in the State, under the supervision of the State Department of Education as represented by the Bureau of Agricultural Education with its headquarters at the State Education Building, Sacramento, California. The national unit is the group of associations in each state and Puerto Rico, under the supervision of the Agricultural Education Division of the U.S. Office of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, DC. Every FFA project member in livestock, poultry, fruit or crops is a part of the practical education of the vocational agriculture student who owns it. The program includes the improvements of agriculture, leading ultimately to the ownership of the agriculture enterprises and the development of good citizenship. Participation in Fairs and livestock shows is recognized as having educational value as well as stimulation for better results and finer projects, under supervision of the qualified chapter advisor and with the cooperation of the Fair Management. 4-H YOUTH 4-H Youth programs are non-formal, voluntary educational programs, open to all youth, without regard to race, color or creed, not connected with the public school system, under the supervision of the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of California and United States Department of Agriculture. They are a part of Extension teaching. The projects exhibited at Fairs by members of these groups are the result of their efforts under the supervision of volunteer adults. 4-H DIVISION DEFINITIONS PRIMARY MEMBERS: K THROUGH 3RD GRADES JUNIOR MEMBERS: 4TH THROUGH 6TH GRADES INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS: 7TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES SENIOR MEMBERS: 9TH GRADE AND ABOVE 1. 4-H MEMBER AGE POLICY: A bonafide 4-H member is a youth who is enrolled in, at least, kindergarten during the school year, and can exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age. They must be enrolled in the Placer County 4-H Program with a card on file in the County 4-H Office, and have completed all project requirements by required deadlines, including a 4-H Recordbook, signed by all appropriate leaders. Showing in the Fair is the culmination of a year s efforts, therefore, a 4-H member must have been enrolled in at least the 4th Grade by December , and fulfilled all other membership and project requirements to show and/or sell 4-H Livestock. Any questions as to eligibility rest with the Placer County 4- H Leader s Executive Committee. Junior/Intermediate & Senior Members: Exhibitors must be 9 years old or in 4th grade by December 31, 2016 and are eligible to exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age in order to enroll in any approved animal project as a Junior Member. Primary Members: 4-H Primary Members are youth who are enrolled in Kindergarten through 3rd Grades. Primary members are eligible to enter primary classes only. They are not eligible to show large livestock or sell in the junior livestock auction. Children enrolled in Kindergarten or 5 years old as of December 31, 2016 are eligible for 4-H as Primary Members. Involvement in animal projects is limited to approved projects only. Primary members are eligible to enroll in the following animal projects only: pygmy goats, dogs, cavies, rabbits, embryology, entomology, marine science, poultry, and therapeutic animal projects. Enter on line at Gold Country Fair 34

36 2. FFA FFA members may participate as members until the end of the calendar year following the year of graduation from high school. Students competing in this division must be regularly enrolled in the High School Vocational Agriculture Program or graduated from High School in 2016 in order to meet the requirements, rules and regulations set up by C.A.T.A. and the State Association of FFA. Competition is open to FFA Chapters of Placer County. Exhibitor must be in good standing in his/her FFA Chapter. No exhibit will be received unless entry has been signed by a Chapter Advisor and parent or guardian. All entries in an FFA division must be owned by the student and have acceptable Record Books available upon request of Fair Management. 3. GRANGE Grange members may exhibit if they are at least 5 years of age as of January 1, 2017 and until the end of the calendar year in which the member reaches age 19. Grange members ages 5 through 9 are subject to the same rules as 4-H Primary members. 4. INDEPENDENT JUNIOR Independent Jr. Exhibitors must be at least 9-years-old, or in the 4th grade by January 1, 2017, and can exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age. Independent junior exhibitors must enter an open junior class unless one is not available. If an open junior class is not available, junior exhibitors may enter an appropriate FFA or 4-H class if they meet all appropriate FFA and/or 4-H age/grade, and State Rules requirements. Juniors who have been FFA, 4-H or Grange project members within 60 days prior to the Fair are not eligible to compete in that project as independent juniors (150 days for market beef). An exhibitor showing a project under 4H or FFA may also have a project with a different specie and show it as an independent so long as the project change rule is followed. Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. Entries shall be made on Junior Department entry forms provided by the Fair. The signature of a parent or guardian is required. State and Local Rules apply to all entries and scorecards in corresponding Senior and Junior Department classes shall be used unless otherwise provided in these divisions. A.) Independent junior exhibitors not affiliated with any organization can enter appropriate FFA or 4-H classes if they meet the age or grade level requirements. B.) Independent junior exhibitors must not have been project members in a junior organization within 60 days (150 days for market beef cattle) to be eligible to participate as an Independent Junior in that project. C.) Independent Juniors must have on ground supervision by a responsible adult while at the Fair. D.) Independent Exhibitors MUST submit a signed declaration form and submit a record book. The project record book must be in the office by the entry deadline. The declaration MUST be signed and turned into the office before the pre-weigh dates for their species (150 days for beef, 60 days for swine, sheep and goats and 45 days for poultry) 5. All Exhibitors must meet the ownership requirements for market livestock and small market animals by the following schedule: Poultry - 30 days prior to Fair, August 7, 2017 (Must be owned by 1 week of age) Rabbits - 30 days prior to Fair, August 7, 2017 (Must be owned since 5 weeks of age) Turkeys - 45 days prior to Fair, July 24, 2017 Sheep - 60 days prior to Fair, July 7, 2017 Swine - 60 days prior to Fair, July 7, 2017 Market Goats - 60 days prior to Fair, July 7, 2017 Beef days prior to Fair, April 7, 2017 BREEDING and FEEDER (large livestock) animals must be owned at least 30 days prior to Fair. Proof of ownership may be requested. Please refer to Junior Livestock Auction Rules and Local Rules for more information on Independent Junior Exhibitor requirements. 6. OTHER JUNIOR EXHIBITORS A.) Other Junior exhibitors include divisions and classes restricted to children 17 years of age and under who are not under the FFA, 4-H youth programs or other recognized junior farm organization programs. B.) Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. Entries shall be made on official Gold Country Fair entry forms provided by the Fair. The signature of a parent or guardian is required for entry. C.) State and local rules apply to all entries and score cards in corresponding Senior and Junior Department classes shall be used unless otherwise provided in these divisions. D.) Exhibitors who are enrolled in any junior organization for which classes are offered elsewhere are not eligible to enter in these divisions. JUNIOR LIVESTOCK RULES 2017 Gold Country Fair 35

37 1. ALL INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES MUST BE LISTED ON THE ENTRY FORM. Entry Forms that are not complete by August 8, 2017 will be charged a $5.00 penalty fee. 2. JUDGING ORDER, unless noted: Showmanship, Market, Breeding. Any changes will be posted on check-in day at the Livestock Office. 3. GRADE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IS THE ONE TO BE LISTED ON THE ENTRY FORM. 4. LIVESTOCK OWNERSHIP: Junior Exhibitors must be the bona fide owners of all livestock entries, 60 days prior to the opening date of the Fair. In addition, junior exhibitors must be bona fide owners of market beef 150 days prior, market sheep, swine and goats 60 days prior and bona fide owners of rabbit, poultry and cavy entries 30 days prior to the opening date of the fair. EACH ANIMAL MUST BE OWNED BY THE JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, AND PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE EXHIBITOR S CARE AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE STATED LENGTH OF TIME. 5. In order to be eligible to show and/or sell an animal at the Gold Country Fair, 4-H members must have been enrolled in 4-H by December 15, REGISTERED LIVESTOCK: Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate for each animal, to be checked in the Livestock Office Wednesday, September 6, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. All information MUST be supplied on entry form: (1) Dam, Birthdate and Ear Tag, Notching or Tattoo, or by (2) The Registration Number. Registration number of sire for Get of Sire entries. Registration number of dam for Produce of Dam entries. Ownership of Registered Animals will be verified by the DATE OF SALE, as listed on the Registration Certificate, if the date is clearly stated and identified as such. If it is not, then the date that the Breed Association Recorded the Registration Certificate, identifying the exhibitor as owner, shall be used to determine the required length of ownership. 7. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: An official Gold Country Fair ear tag/tattoo is required on all market animals from the time of weigh-in to the release of animals on Sunday, September 10. All other identification tags will be removed at the scales (with the exception of Jr. Grand National or California State Fair ear tags.) All Livestock (including Pygmy Goats) MUST have Ear Tags or tattoo identification in order to enter the Fair. 8. Livestock will not be released until all stalls/pens/cages have been cleaned to the satisfaction of Fair Management. Exhibitors must obtain a Release Slip from Livestock Superintendent and present it at the Exit Gate. 9. No Premium Award will be paid on any animal which does not meet class requirements of weight, age, identification, etc. 10. An exhibitor may enter up to two (2) market animals total at the Gold Country Fair. 11. Each exhibitor will be allowed to sell only 1 market entry regardless of species: 1 Beef, or 1 Hog, or 1 Sheep, or 1 Goat, or 1 pen of Rabbits, or 1 Pen of Chickens, or 1 Turkey. Animals eligible for the sale must be declared within one hour of the conclusion of the show. All declarations must be made to the Junior Livestock Office. 12. All Champions and Reserve Champions must sell. Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded both a Champion and a Reserve Champion will an exhibitor be allowed to sell two animals. 13. The Limit of one (1) market entry to be sold through the Junior Livestock Auction has the following Pen exceptions: Rabbits: One Entry to consist of three (3) Rabbits Chicken: One Entry to consist of two (2) Chickens Ducks: One Entry to consist of two (2) Ducks 14. Market exhibitors with multiple animals will have one (1) hour after the judging of their last animal to declare which animal they wish to sell. All declarations must be made to the Junior Livestock Office. If no declaration is made, the decision will be made by the Jr. Livestock Office. 15. Only animals deemed worthy by the judge will be allowed to sell in the Junior Livestock Auction. Not Market Ready and Not Market Acceptable animals will not be eligible for the Junior Livestock Auction. 16. Any animal that does not make the weight requirements of the market or feeder class or poultry pen, must be removed from the fairgrounds by midnight, Wednesday, September 6, EXCEPTION If the exhibitor has only one animal of a species entered in the fair, and it does not make the weight requirements of the market class, it may remain on the fairgrounds in order to be shown ONLY IN SHOWMANSHIP. This animal may not be advertised for sale, nor buyers solicited. 17. LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL TIMES: Barns will be ready to receive livestock and small animals starting at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 6. Livestock will not be allowed on the grounds for housing prior to this date. ALL MARKET and FEEDER ANIMALS shall be weighed in Wednesday, September 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ALL Market Replacement Hogs MUST arrive by 5:00 p.m. for weigh-in purposes. ALL OTHER ANIMALS must be on the grounds by 10:00 P.M. Wednesday night. 18. No animal will be accepted in the barns unless it is entered as an individual in a Fair class or a pre-arranged educational display. 19. Substitutions and Scratches: Any substitution or scratch of an animal must be made at the time registrations are checked. 20. No person or exhibitor will be permitted in the judging enclosure or ring while stock or exhibits are being judged, unless he is an attendant of the animal or exhibit under consideration. 21. Delivery of LIVESTOCK FEEDS and SUPPLIES to the barn area may only be made from 6:00A.M. to 10:00A.M. or from 11:30P.M. to Midnight, each day of the Fair. Vehicles will not be allowed on the grounds after 10:00A.M. Any vehicles parked illegally on grounds after 10:30A.M. will be towed at the owner s expense. Gate 4 next to McCann Stadium must be used, and a livestock area parking pass is required to enter. JUNIOR LIVESTOCK RULES CONT D 22. ORIENTATION MEETING will be held Wednesday, following weigh-in, in the judging arena. All Auction participants MUST 2017 Gold Country Fair 36

38 attend the orientation meeting. 23. All livestock exhibitors shall go to the LIVESTOCK OFFICE as soon as all of their animals are stalled, to receive stall cards and admission credentials. These will be given out as soon as all deficiencies have been cleared with the office. 24. STALLS CLEANING, BEDDING AND FEEDING: All bedding and feeds must be supplied by the exhibitor. Livestock entries must be bedded fully and only with clean, bright straw or shavings. Pens, stalls and barn areas must be kept clean at all times, to the satisfaction of Fair Management, or premiums will be withheld. Please have all areas cleaned and trash out to be picked up by 8:00 A.M. each day of the Fair. JUNIOR EXHIBITORS - Only exhibitors are to clean pens, stalls and barn areas, or Herdsmen Awards cannot be considered for that area. 4-H Club members, FFA Chapters or Grange members sharing the same barn area, pen, etc., may share feeding of their club or chapter animals. Early morning feeding of animals(s) may be done by parents, ONLY to enable exhibitor to attend school. 25. GROOMING AND CARE OF ANIMALS: Animals must be kept groomed and in show condition at all times by the exhibitor. Junior Exhibitors are expected to groom and care for their own animal(s) when at the Fair, or the animal(s) and exhibitor may be subject to disqualification and loss of premiums. Parents, 4-H leaders and FFA advisors, Jr. Grange Advisors, Sr. Herdsmen and any other adults are prohibited from grooming junior livestock. Failure to comply with this rule may cause the forfeit of premiums and exhibit privileges and market animals may not sell. 26. FOR SALE SIGNS are not allowed on any stalls/pens/cages or animals exhibited at the Fair. 27. Condition of Animals: No painted or decorated animals allowed. All market animals must be in show groom condition when brought into the ring for judging and for sale order determination, OR PREMIUMS WILL BE DISALLOWED. All sale animals must be in show ring condition when brought into the auction ring, OR ANIMALS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM SALE. 28. Vet Checks and Fees: Any request for a veterinary check for animal(s) must be made to the Livestock Superintendent(s). If they feel it is needed, they will contact a veterinarian. If requested by the exhibitor, the exhibitor will pay the fee. Services or medications rendered by the veterinarian on the grounds will be paid for by the exhibitor. If the request for a veterinary check is made by someone other than the exhibitor, and the animal(s) is found to have a problem, the exhibitor will pay the fee. All animals are subject to veterinary inspection as deemed necessary by Fair Management. 29. It is mandatory that Junior Exhibitors must present their own animals in the ring when animals are called for judging, sale order determination, and auction. Special permission may be granted by Fair Management through the Livestock Superintendent or his representative to use a substitute for handling the animal if a legitimate excuse is presented in writing and approved prior to judging. Substitute handler must be a junior exhibitor who meets the eligibility requirements for a junior exhibitor at the Gold Country Fair. If an exhibitor has two entries in a class, the second animal can be shown by an assistant handler only if the exhibitor is present showing the other animal. (Exception: If an exhibitor has entries in more than one specie and, due to show scheduling the times overlap, a substitute handler may show the second animal. This does not apply to showmanship classes.) 30. Regulation Uniform: Livestock exhibitors must be dressed in regulation uniform, as prescribed by State & County 4-H Leaders, Grange and FFA Advisors, or they will not be permitted in the show ring or auction ring. Independent Junior Exhibitors shall wear whites during competition. Whites shall consist of new-appearing white trousers or skirt and a new-appearing white blouse or shirt. Hats are not acceptable. Open-toed foot wear, shorts, tee-shirts, sleeveless shirts or clothing with any artwork or embroidery are not acceptable. 31. ANY OBJECTIONABLE BEHAVIOR by exhibitors during the period of Wednesday, September 6 through Sunday, September 10 may subject the exhibitor to disqualification of awards and/or privileges, including disqualification at future Gold Country Fairs and dismissal from fairgrounds of exhibitor and exhibits. 32. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL SUBJECT EXHIBITOR TO DISQUALIFICATION OF PREMIUM AWARDS. 33. MARKET LAMBS To qualify for exhibit after December 31, 2000, market lambs must be docked such that the tail (dock) is healed and can be lifted from the exterior. Lambs that have no dock will not be eligible. Market Lambs must show lamb s teeth. 34. All sheep and goats entering fairs require individual scrapie identification. Animals must be enrolled in the scrapie program. The Fair WILL NOT automatically be providing scrapie tags for market lambs and market goats. Lost scrapie tags are the exhibitor s responsibility. 35. Any removal inhumane of the or exhibit other or inappropriate exhibitor from action the fairgrounds. to animals by This the includes exhibitor icing, may slapping, cause disqualification, muzzling, drenching forfeiture or of improper awards, care and of exhibitor s animals. 36. Fair management reserves the right to declare ineligible for competition and/or remove any entry which is unhealthy, injured, lame, unsound or endangers public safety. Cattle that are not easily controlled will be subject to disqualification and immediate removal from the grounds as declared by Fair Management. 37. ALL auction checks not cashed after 90 days will be considered null and void GOLD COUNTRY FAIR 2017 Gold Country Fair 37

39 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOWCASE OF CHAMPIONS CHAMPION MARKET STEER Exhibitor: Grace Bentien, Gold Country 4-H Buyer: Les Schwab Tire Center, Auburn RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET STEER Exhibitor: Bailey Baser, Sheridan 4-H Buyer: Don Robinson Sand & Gravel CHAMPION FFA MARKET STEER Exhibitor: Wyatt Dornbush, Lincoln FFA Buyer: Bess Cattle Ranch RESERVE CHAMPION FFA MARKET STEER Exhibitor: Peyton Wheeler, Lincoln FFA Buyer: Sinclair Concrete GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG Exhibitor: Rodric Corey, Mt. Pleasant 4-H Buyer: Echo Valley Ranch RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG Exhibitor: Tanner Wharton, Del Oro FFA Buyer: Longhorn Meats RESERVE 4-H CHAMPION HOG Exhibitor: Rebecca Chaddock, Ophir 4-H Buyer: Les Schwab Tire Center, Auburn RESERVE FFA CHAMPION HOG Exhibitor: Megan Snook, Lincoln FFA Buyer: I-80 Forklift GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Exhibitor: Jacey Gottlieb, Del Oro FFA Buyer: Longhorn Meats RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Exhibitor: Declan Kellog, Del Oro FFA Buyer: Longhorn Meats CHAMPION 4-H LAMB Exhibitor: Trinity Faith Bonachita, Ophir 4-H Buyer: Roseville Meat Co. RESERVE CHAMPION 4-H LAMB Exhibitor: Maycee Leal, Sheridan 4-H Buyer: Chan's Bookkeeping & Tax Prep CHAMPION MARKET GOAT Exhibitor: Pierce O'Neil, Miners Ravine 4-H Buyer: Judy Vermason RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET GOAT Exhibitor: Josie Hernandez, Gold Country 4-H Buyer: Nathan & Ann Baker CHAMPION PAIR OF MEAT BIRDS Exhibitor: Megan Ellis, Eureka-Granite Bay 4-H Buyer: Chan's Bookkeeping & Tax Prep RESERVE CHAMPION PAIR OF MEAT BIRDS Exhibitor: Clayton Rhoades, Long Valley 4-H Buyer: Raley's/Bel Air Markets CHAMPION PAIR OF MEAT DUCKS Exhibitor: Cassandra Rhoades, Long Valley 4-H Buyer: Warehouse Paint RESERVE CHAMPION PAIR OF MEAT DUCKS Exhibitor: Leah Humber, Gold Country 4-H Buyer: Chan's Bookkeeping & Tax Prep CHAMPION MARKET TURKEY Exhibitor: Krystyn Rowe, Placer FFA Buyer: Les Schwab Tire Center, Auburn RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET TURKEY Exhibitor: Maya Pessin, Miners Ravine 4-H Buyer: Chan's Bookkeeping & Tax Prep CHAMPION RABBIT MEAT PEN Exhibitor: Martha Humber, Gold Country 4-H Buyer: Chan's Bookkeeping & Tax Prep RESERVE CHAMPION RABBIT MEAT PEN Exhibitor: Leah Humber, Gold Country 4-H Buyer: Lee Bastien CHAMPION SINGLE FRYER RABBIT Exhibitor: Lauren Jonk, Lincoln FFA Buyer: Harlan Livestock RESERVE CHAMPION SINGLE FRYER RABBIT Exhibitor: Nathan Jonk, Lincoln FFA Buyer: Mertens, Ed & Wanda Farms, Ins. BUYERS FROM AUBURN BUYERS FROM BUYERS FROM APPLEGATE/ 2017 Gold Country Fair 38

40 Ag Yes Inc All Sierra Technologies Anderson Livestock Arnold & Marion Lyon Aubrun Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Auburn 49er Lions Club Auburn Elks #1691 Auburn Host Lions Auburn Kiwanis Club Auburn Nutrition Auburn Racquet Club Auburn Rotary Club AWI Management Corp Azevedo & Associates Bar "S" Ranch Bootleggers Burleson Consulting Inc Chan's Bookkeeping & Tax Prep. Community 1st Bank Craig Nowicki Dave Ebbert David D. Chaddock - Auctioneer Designs 1st Don Robbinson's Sand & Gravel Echo Valley Ranch Feed the Hungry First Northern Bank Ford Family Photography G & H Glass Co. Gary & Donna Stangeland Gold Country Fair Board Jim Holmes - Placer Cnty Board of Superv Les Schwab Tire Center, Auburn Longhorn Meats Maki Heating & Air Mark Berg, Attorney At Law Mark Wallace Masonry Marlee Griswald Miller Heating & Air Paradigm Precision Earthworks Construction Pizza Express Placer Co. Realtor Foundation R & K Enterprise Solutions Raley's / Bel Air Markets Rick & Dee Sample Rick Henson Robinson Sand & Gravel Ross & Bev Berlin Savemart #600 Sweetwater Ranch Syblon Reid Const Tokutomi & Carruthers, CPAS Tom Fink Valley Carpet Care Warehouse Paint Wilson, Wilson & Taylor Yurdana Livestock LINCOLN/SHERIDAN Bess Cattle Ranch Bob Fish Trucking Browen Mechanical Fish Club Lambs Giffins Ranch Harlan Livestock Lee Bastien Michael Maul Mike & Cindy Prentice Pat & Stephanie Maul Patrick & Cheryl McCourtney Rolling M Polled Herefords Sierra Hay & Feed Snook Family Superior Livestock Supply Thermalands Sportsman Club Troy Scott Custom Grading Wagon Works Farm Wayne Molebash-Laura Bullard Wheatland Natural BUYERS FROM NEWCASTLE/ LOOMIS/PENRYN/ROCKLIN Alan & Kori Wittinger Chris Bradburn DO Inc. Do-Right Concrete Duarte Family Vineyard Farmer's Farrier Service Foothill Fire Alarm Foothill Fire Protection Foothill Fire Protection Inc Frank & Maureen Lisotta Gregg Rhoades Gruber Ranch Henry Sinclair Jeff Sevey Johnson & Co. CPA's Kori & Alan Wittinger L & G Enterprises Luann Lamay Nathan & Ann Baker Neil's Controlled Blasting Paul Belli Placer County Farm Bureau Placer Farm Supply Richard & Elaine Carrington Shooters All-Season Paintball Sinclair Concrete, Inc. Spanish Cooral Ranch The Hot Water Heater Co Tucker Ranch Turn-Key Construction Services MEADOWVISTA Jennifer Donovan Johna Humber Robert Boeger Plastering BUYERS FROM ROSEVILLE/GRANITE BAY Consulo Insurance Co. J & M Well Rehab Co. Jake Whittle Kee & Associated CPA's Michelle E Phillips Accountancy Corp Mountain Mikes Pizza - Roseville Roseville Meat Co. Val Berlin - Douglass BUYERS FROM OTHER AREAS Colusa Riverside Alpacas Drywall Company Ellis & Ellis Signs Ellis Cattle Fred Leach I-80 Forklift Independent Plumbing Jeff Beyers Jeremy & Rebecca Turner Lori Colburn Matt Belair Mertens, Ed & Wanda Farms Ins Natalee Consulo Pacific Land Energy Sharif Jewelers Sierra Vista Tree Service The Mean Nurse Thank You To Craig Holyfield and Ken Tokutomi for supporting the Junior Livestock Auction and Feeding the Hungry within our community. Special Thanks To All The Buyers Who Contributed Add On Donations! JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mike Clader, Chairman 2017 Gold Country Fair 39

41 Brian Lopez, Vice Chairman Kori Wittinger, Secretary/Treasurer Shannon Browning Russ Cary Pat Clader Ashley Countryman Darron Countryman Pat Coughran Gina Dvorak Dave Ebbert Trevor Frank Mike Gruber Julie Hernandez Mark Karthauser Mike Pahl Jack Pchelkin Christy Penner Joani Utterback Tammy Warmuth Alan Wittinger A COMMITTEE DEDICATED TO YOUTH PROJECTS! THE AUCTION COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION: *Community First Bank & Bank of America for clerking the auction *Auburn Kiwanis and *Placer/Nevada Cattlewomen for hosting the Buyers Breakfast & Buyers Dinner *Tina Raibley for the photographs *Matt Wolter for serving as auctioneer Placer County Farm Bureau for their support *All the volunteers and staff who make this event possible 2017 Gold Country Fair 40

42 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION The JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION - Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. The Junior Livestock Auction is open only to FFA Members, 4-H Members, Grange Members and Independent Juniors who reside in Placer County. Each exhibitor may sell ONE ANIMAL, OR ONE PEN OF POULTRY OR RABBITS, at the Gold Country Fair. Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded a both a Champion and a Reserve Champion will an exhibitor be allowed to sell two animals. 1. Pre-Tag & Ownership Each exhibitor may pre-tag not more than two animals of each species. Gold Country Fair Pre-tag for Swine, Sheep and Goats will be on Saturday, July 8th, from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Market steers must have been tagged at the Gold Country Fairgrounds on April 6th to be eligible to show at the Gold Country Fair. Placer County Fair weights are not acceptable. Animals will be tagged or tattooed at pre-weigh times, and must have been pre-tagged in exhibitor s name to be eligible for Auction. If not pre-tagged, any animal in a market class WILL ONLY be allowed to show in that class and in showmanship, BUT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR AUCTION.For those animals tagged at the state fair on or prior to the applicable date for their specie here, the state fair credential and tag will be accepted as proof of ownership. 2. Entry Forms All animals listed on entry form in Market Classes for Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit Meat Pens and Replacement Females will be considered as Auction Animals. If you do not want your animal included in the Auction, or if it is not eligible, you must indicate NOT FOR AUCTION on the entry form, OR state it at weigh-in, OR notify the Livestock Office. 3. Limit of one (1) animal to be sold through the Junior Livestock Auction with the following exception: One pen consisting of three (3) rabbits, two (2) chickens or two (2) ducks. 4. The 2017 Junior Livestock Auction is a TERMINAL SALE FOR ALL ANIMALS, except Replacement Heifers, Ewes, Gilts & Does. 5. Weigh-in Market steers, hogs, lambs, goats and replacement females shall be weighed Wednesday, the night before the Fair opens, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Weights will be posted by the Auction Committee. This weight shall be the selling weight. There shall be NO ABNORMAL METHODS USED TO ALTER THE WEIGHT OF THE ANIMAL (force feeding, over exercising, etc.). Poultry Meat Pens and Rabbit Meat Pens will be weighed Wednesday, arrival night, beginning at 7:00 p.m. 6. Weighmasters will be provided.weights will be read by an official. No re-weigh or preweighing will be permitted. If weight is contested, it must be done immediately. The animal will be taken from the scales, the scales will be rebalanced, and the animal will again be weighed. The weighmaster s decision is final. Under no circumstances shall the animal leave the scale area. Excessive exercise of a market animal for the purpose of weight reduction is forbidden on the Fairgrounds. Excessively wet animals will be disqualified by the weighmaster. Underweight market animals entered in a market class will automatically drop to a feeder class, overweight feeder animals may NOT move up to a market class, only one (1) feeder entry per specie is allowed per exhibitor. 7. Livestock Eligibility All animals eligible for the sale must have been shown as individuals in their respective classes of the market divisions and weigh within the weight limits of the market divisions. 8. Market lambs and goats must be slick sheared within 10 days of the opening day of the fair (20 tooth goat comb). 9. Market lambs and market goats must show milk teeth. 10. PAY WEIGHT LIMITS - Top weight limits have been removed for the following species and the top pay weights for sale purposes. are as follows: Beef = 1400 pounds Sheep = 150 pounds Goats = 105 pounds Swine = Top weight limit is 285 lbs., top pay weight is 270 lbs. 11. Independent exhibitors must have on ground supervision by a responsible adult. 12. Condition of Animals No Painted or Decorated animals allowed. All market animals must be in SHOW GROOM CONDITION when brought into the ring for judging, or PREMIUMS WILL BE DISALLOWED. All sale animals must be in SHOW GROOM CONDITION when brought into the AUCTION RING, or ANIMALS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM SALE. 13. Sale Order (A) All animals eligible for the sale must be shown as individuals in their respective classes and will be selected at the judge s discretion. Animals will be placed in sale order by official show clerks based upon the judge s direction. They will be designated from Market Ready & Market Acceptable animals. Only animals deemed worthy by the judge will be allowed to sell in the Junior Livestock Auction. B) Sale order will be posted prior to sale. Any error or omission must be brought to the attention of the Livestock Office prior to sale or sale order shall stand as printed. 14. All market animals MUST have their photo taken. These photos will go the the buyers. The photo booth is set up near the swine judging ring. A fee of 0.00 will be deducted from the auction checks for each photo. 15. Auction Animals must be presented in the Auction Ring by the owner (in uniform) and penned after the sale. Failure to observe this rule may result in the animal being excluded from the sale. 16. Only market animals deemed worthy by the judge will be allowed to sell at the Junior Livestock Auction. Primary members are not eligible to show or sell market animals. 17. All market exhibitors have one (1) hour after the judging of their last market animal to declare their sale animal and sign a declaration form. Forms are available in the Livestock Office and at the photo booth. Only animals with signed declaration forms will sell. Fair staff will not chase you down to get your signature. Forms are to be turned into the Livestock Office Gold Country Fair 41

43 18. Price per pound All animals, except replacement females, will be sold on a price per pound basis. JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION CONTINUED 19. Commission Seven percent (7%) commission will be charged for each sale, three percent (3%) for all add ons. This commission fee will be placed in a Junior Livestock Auction Fund for promotion expenses and Auction Contingency Fund. 20. Swine, Sheep & Beef Fees These federally mandated promotion fees will be deducted from the auction checks. Swine $0.40/$ sale price; Sheep $0.70/100 lbs; Beef $2.75. flat fee for brand inspection. 21. Processing Regulations All animals destined for processing after the auction should be delivered only to licensed state or federal plants (California Food & Agriculture Code and Federal Code). Auction animals declared unfit and rejected at the processors ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELLER. Rabbits and Poultry are to be processed by producer, and delivered to the buyer. 22. Responsibility for sale animals remains with the seller until 5:00 P.M., Sunday, or until Fair staff has removed them; thereafter, the responsibility will rest with the transportation company for safe delivery. Beef animals to be delivered by seller with new or equivalent halter and neck rope. (If identified, ropes and halters will be returned.) 23. Checks for Sale Animals may be picked up at the Gold Country Fair office beginning on Monday, September 18th. In order to receive a check buyer s thank you letters must be presented. 23. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ORIENTATION MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, FOLLOWING WEIGH-IN. Thank you to Bank of America for their contributions to the Junior Livestock Auction. SALE ORDER Sale Order for the 2017 Junior Livestock Auction will be done on a rotational basis as follows: 1. Goats: Champion and Reserve Champion followed by FFA and 4-H Champions, followed by the first set of market goats 2. Beef: Champion and Reserve Champion, followed by the first set of market steers 3. Poultry: All 4. Swine: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, followed by FFA and 4-H Champions, followed by the first set of market hogs 5. Rabbit Meat Pens: All 6. Single Fryer Rabbit: All 7. Turkeys: Champion and Reserve Champion followed by the first set of market turkeys 8. Ducks: All 9. Sheep: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, followed by FFA and 4-H Champions, followed by the first set of market goats 10. Replacement Goats, Heifers, Gilts, and Ewes 11. Goats: Remaining market acceptable goats 12. Beef: Remaining market acceptable steers 13. Swine: Remaining market acceptable hogs 14. Turkeys: Remaining market acceptable turkeys 15. Sheep: Remaining market acceptable lambs H Scholarship Animal 2017 Gold Country Fair 42

44 JR. BEEF CATTLE DIVISIONS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Market Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:... Thurs., Sept. 7 at 11:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. LIMIT Eight (8) animals per exhibitor, a total of 80 animals. Market, Two entries per exhibitor. 3. All breeds to be judged together. 4. Nurse cows will not be permitted on the fairgrounds. MARKET ANIMALS - BEEF 1. All market steers must be individually owned by the exhibitor for 150 days prior to the opening of the Fair! 2. Brand inspector s requirements for ownership must be enforced. 3. SEE LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT PERTAIN TO THIS DIVISION. 4. After weighing, market steers may be divided into weight lots for convenience in judging. 5. Animals Auctioned will not receive premiums. 6. Limit Two market animals may be shown. Only one is eligible for auction. 7. Yellow transportation slips are mandatory when transporting cattle to and from the Fair! 8. NEW! Attention Exhibitors: FFA Showmanship classes (Novice and Senior) followed by 4-H Showmanship classes Novice, Junior and Senior). DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER Market Ready Market Steers projected to have sufficient fat deposition to meet the marbling specifications for USDA Prime, Choice, or Select+ quality grades. Not Market Ready Market Steers lacking evidence of sufficient fat deposition to produce a desirable consumer product. Steers projected to grade USDA Select- or lower. DIVISION SINGLE MARKET ANIMALS All breeds judged together 1 Market Steers, 1000 pounds and over (steers weighing 1400 pounds and over will sell at 1400 lbs.). Classes will be determined after weigh-in based upon weights. RIBBONS Champion Reserve Champion JUNIOR BEEF CARCASS CONTEST SPONSORED BY THE TAHOE CATTLEMEN S ASSOCIATION Gold Seal Carcass - $50.00 premium Carcass of Merit - $25.00 premium DIVISION Group of 3 Market Animals (No entry Fee No Cash Award) NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES PER CLUB OR CHAPTER 1 4-H Group of Three (3) Market Steers - Shown as individuals in market class, owned by members of one club. 2 FFA Group of Three (3) Market Steers - Shown as individuals in market class, owned by members of one chapter. PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED Sponsored by Tahoe Cattlemen's Association & Qest Ranch Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Market Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:... Thurs., Sept. 7 at 11:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Entry is to be made on a Gold Country Fair Entry Form. 2. Market steers which have been bred within Placer County and fed by an FFA, 4-H or Independent exhibitor qualify. 3. Categories will be determined by Fair Management. 4. Copy of Bill of Sale must accompany entry form. If animal was raised by the exhibitor a letter stating this will take the place of Bill of Sale. ENTRY FEE $5.00 PER ENTRY PER RIBBONS Champion/Reserve Champion DIVISION 254 PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED MARKET STEERS 1 Steers weighing 1,000 lbs. and over and shown in the Market Division 250 FEEDER ANIMALS Only one entry will be accepted on entry form, or in class. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $15 $10 $7 RIBBONS Champion Reserve Champion DIVISION SINGLE FEEDER STEERS Steers entered in the Feeder Division are NOT eligible to move up to the Market Division, and are NOT eligible to sell at the Livestock Auction. 1 Feeder Steer 500 to 900 pounds 2 Prospect Steer 901 pounds and above 2017 Gold Country Fair 43

45 REPLACEMENT HEIFERS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Market Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:... Thurs., Sept. 7 at 11:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Replacement heifers must be owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 150 days prior to the opening of the fair. 2. All replacement heifers must be weighed in on Wednesday, September 6th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 3. Heifers must be between 6 and 24 months of age. 4. Heifers 18 months and over, must be bred. Bred heifers entered in this division must have a mandatory pregnancy confirmation by a veterinarian within 30 days prior to arrival at the fairgrounds, at exhibitor's expense. Proof of pregnancy must be turned in to the Livestock Office on check-in day. 5. Purebred and crossbred heifers will be shown and judged together. 6. All heifers must have proof of Brucellosis vaccination. 7. Brand Inspector's requirements for ownership will be enforced. Brand inspection and bill of sale must be turned in at weigh-in on Wednesday, September 6th. 8. A minimum of five entries must be judged in order for a Champion and Reserve Champion to be awarded. 9. Only the top two placing heifers, determined by the judge are eligible to sell in the Jr. Livestock Auction, Limit a total of two sale animals may be entered and shown by an exhibitor (replacement heifers are included). Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded both Champion and Reserve Champion, will an exhibitor be allowed to sell two animals. 10. Heifers entered in this division may not be shown in any other breeding divisions or classes, but are allowed in Division 272 Beef Showmanship. DIVISION REPLACEMENT HEIFERS 1 Replacement heifers 6-24 months of age, all breeds judged together REGISTERED PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS ENTRY FEE $7.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $15 $12 $10 DIVISION ALL BREEDS JUDGED TOGETHER FEMALES DATE OF CALVING 1 Senior & Junior Calf 9/1/16 thru 5/2/17 2 Jr. & Summer Yearlings 1/1/16 thru 8/31/16 3 Senior Yearling 1/1/15 thru 12/31/15 BULLS DATE OF CALVING 4 Yearlings & Calves 1/1/15 thru 5/2/17 RIBBONS Champion GRADE OR UNREGISTERED PUREBRED ANIMALS Champion Female ENTRY FEE $7.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $15 $12 $10 DIVISION GROUPS All breeds judged together Animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor, be shown as individuals, and be of the same breed. 5 Pair of Females Two females DIVISION ALL BREEDS COW/CALF REGISTERED 1. Any registered cow of recognized beef breed with calf at side (born on or after February 1, 2017). 2. Calf must be cow s natural calf, not an embryo transplant, and eligible for registration. 3. Cow and Calf must be fully identified on entry form. Use a separate line for each. 4. Both animals count towards livestock limit of eight animals per exhibitor. 1 Cow/Calf - Registered, all breeds judged together DIVISION BRED AND OWNED (Animal must be bred/owned by exhibitor and shown in a breeding class. Specify animal on form.) ENTRY FEE $7.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $15 $12 $10 1 Registered animals, bred & owned by exhibitor & shown in a registered class. 2 Grade animals bred and owned by exhibitor and shown in a breeding class. DIVISION GROUP OF TWO (2) HEIFERS NO ENTRY FEE - NO CASH AWARDS 1 Two (2) registered and/or grade unregistered heifers that have been shown in a breeding class, owned and shown by at least two (2) members of one Chapter or Club. 1 Group of two (2) heifers ENTER SHOWMANSHIP DIVISIONS ON PAGE Animals entered in the following classes cannot be entered in any other classes of the Beef Cattle Division (except Bred & Owned) Gold Country Fair 44

46 2. Animals which have been registered with a purebred association are not eligible, except those animals that are registered or recorded in herd improvement program, but not purebred, as per association requirements, are eligible. 3. Specify Breed of Sire for all animals. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $15 $12 $10 DIVISION GRADE BEEF ALL BREEDS JUDGED TOGETHER FEMALES DATE OF CALVING 1 Senior & Junior Calf 9/1/16 thru 5/2/17 2 Jr. & Summer Yearlings 3/1/15 thru 8/31/16 RIBBONS Champion Reserve Champion DIVISION ALL BREEDS COW/CALF - GRADE 1. Any grade or unregistered cow of recognized beef breed with calf at side (born on or after February 1, 2017). 2. Calf must be cow s natural calf, not an embryo transplant. 3. Cow and Calf must be fully identified on entry form. Use a separate line for each. 4. Both animals count towards livestock limit. 1 Cow/Calf - Grade, all breeds judged together JR. SHEEP DIVISIONS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Market Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:... Fri., Sept. 8 at 8:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. LIMIT Twenty (20) animals per exhibitor, a total of 200 animals (includes Junior Breeding Animals and Market and Feeder Lambs). 3. Lambs must show lambs teeth. 4. Ewes entered in the market or feeder sheep division may not be entered in breeding divisions. 5. NEW! Attention Exhibitors: FFA Showmanship classes (Novice and Senior) classes will show first, followed by 4-H Showmanship (Novice, Junior and Senior). MARKET ANIMALS - LAMBS 1. All market sheep must be individually owned by the exhibitor for 60 days prior to the opening date of the fair. 2. SEE LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT PERTAIN TO THIS DIVISION. Market lambs must show lamb s teeth. 3. After weighing, market sheep may be divided into weight lots for convenience in judging. 4. Market lambs must be slick sheared within 10 days of the opening day of the fair (20 tooth goat comb). 5. Animals Auctioned will not receive premiums. 6. Limit Two market animals may be shown at Gold Country Fair. Only one is eligible for auction unless an exhibitor has a Grand Champion and a Reserve Grand Champion market animal. 7. FFA and 4-H Market Lambs will enter separate divisions. Independent exhibitors enter according to exhibitors age. 8. Grand and Reserve Grand Champions will be determined from FFA and 4-H Champions. 9. ALL Market lambs must be slick shorn prior to official weigh-in. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER Market Ready USDA Prime or Choice quality grade with 12th rib back fat range , average or greater conformation and cutability. Not Market Ready Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat of.15 or less, or backfat greater than.36, or equal to.36"; underfinished lambs grading USDA good or lower, below average conformation or cutability. See State Rules for Score cards DIVISION FFA MARKET ANIMALS All breeds judged together DIVISION H MARKET ANIMALS All breeds judged together 1 Market Wether/Ewe lambs pounds and over (lambs weighing 150 pounds and over will sell at 150lbs.) Classes will be determined after weigh-in based upon weights. RIBBONS Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion FFA Champion & FFA Reserve Champion 4-H Champion & 4-H Reserve Champion JUNIOR MARKET LAMB CARCASS CONTEST SPONSORED BY A GROUP SUPPORTING YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE Gold Seal Carcasses and Carcass of Merits will be presented! DIVISION GROUPS OF MARKET LAMBS No Entry Fee No Pre-entry Required No Cash Award NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES PER CLUB OF CHAPTER 1 4-H Club group of three (3) sheep shown as individuals in market classes. Must be owned by members of one club. 2 FFA Chapter group of three (3) sheep shown as 2017 Gold Country Fair 45

47 individuals in market classes. Must be owned by members of one Chapter. PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED 1. Market lambs which have been bred by a Placer County adult breeder Class 1, or a Placer County junior breeder (under 18 years as of January 1, 2017) Class 2; and fed and shown by a 4-H, FFA or Independent exhibitor. 2. Copy of Bill of Sale MUST accompany entry form. If animal is bred by the exhibitor a letter stating this will take place of a bill of sale. 3. Market Lambs 110 lbs. and over, entered and shown in Market Lamb Division 274 and 276. ENTRY FEE $5.00 PER ENTRY PER RIBBONS Champion/Reserve Champion DIVISION 280 Placer County Bred & Fed Market Lambs 1 Lambs bred by Placer County adult breeders. 2 Lambs bred by Placer County junior breeders. MARKET LAMB FUTURITY IS BACK! See Division Page 55 to enter FEEDER LAMBS Only one entry will be accepted on entry form, or in class. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $4 $3 DIVISION SINGLE FEEDER LAMBS 1 Feeder lambs - 75 to 109 pounds. All feeder lambs to be shown together, broken into classes by weight only, not organization. REPLACEMENT EWES Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Replacement Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:... Fri., Sept. 8 at 8:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Must be owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 60 days prior to the opening of the fair. 2. All replacement ewes must be weighed in on Wednesday, September 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. 3. Ewes must be between 6 and 11 months of age and not bred. 4. Ewes are taken home live for breeding purposes. 5. Purebred and crossbred ewes will be shown and judged together. 6. Individual scrapie tag and flock identification is mandatory. 7. A bill of sale or registration certificate must accompany entry form with proof of ownership and ewe's age. 8. A minimum of five entries must be judged in order for a Champion and Reserve Champion to be awarded. 9. Only the top two placing ewes, determined by the judge are eligible to sell in the Jr. Livestock Auction. Limit a total of two sale animals may be entered and shown by an exhibitor (replacement ewes are included). Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded both Champion and Reserve Champion, will an exhibitor be allowed to sell two animals. 10. Ewes entered in this division may not be shown in any other breeding divisions or classes, but are allowed in Division 296 Sheep Showmanship. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER DIVISION REPLACEMENT EWES 1 Replacement Ewes, 6-11 months REGISTERED PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS - SHEEP 1. Flock numbers shall be used to identify all entries and must be listed on entry form. 2. Any breed meeting breed association requirements for purebred registry is eligible. ENTRY FEE $5.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $12 $10 $8 RIBBONS Supreme Champion Ram Supreme Champion Ewe (Selected from Registered and Wether Sire Divisions) RIBBONS EACH DIVISION Champion Ram Champion Ewe Reserve Champion Ram Reserve Champion Ewe DIVISION ALL MEAT BREEDS DIVISION ALL WOOL BREEDS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) EWES DATE OF BIRTH 1 Spring Lambs 1/1/17 thru 6/31/17 2 Fall Lambs 9/1/16 thru 12/31/16 3 Yearlings 9/1/15 thru 8/30/16 RAMS DATE OF BIRTH 4 Spring Lambs 1/1/17 thru 6/31/17 5 Fall Lambs 9/1/16 thru 12/31/16 6 Yearlings 9/1/15 thru 8/30/16 GROUPS Animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor, be shown as individuals, and be of the same breed. Limit two entries per class per exhibitor in each division. (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 7 Best Pair: Two (2) Ewes or two (2) Rams, or one (1) Ewe and one (1) Ram, bred by exhibitor. 8 Pair of Yearling Rams: Two yearling rams, bred by exhibitor Gold Country Fair 46

48 9 Pair of Ram Lambs: Two ram lambs, bred by exhibitor 10 Pair of Yearling Ewes: Two ewe lambs, bred by exhibitor. 11 Pair of Ewe Lambs: Two ewe lambs, bred by exhibitor. 12 Young Flock: One ram lamb and two ewe lambs, bred by exhibitor. 13 Get of Sire: Four sheep sired by same ram, bred by exhibitor. 14 Flock: One yearling or lamb ram, two yearling ewes and two ewe lambs. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $6 $4 DIVISION BRED & OWNED 1 Must be bred and owned by exhibitor and shown in a breeding class. Specify animal on form. REGISTERED ANIMALS ONLY. GRADE OR UNREGISTERED PUREBRED ANIMALS SHEEP 1. Animals entered in the following classes cannot be entered in any other classes of the Sheep Division. 2. Animals which have been registered with a purebred association are not eligible. 3. Specify Breed of Sire for all animals. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $6 $4 DIVISION WETHER SIRES EWES DATE OF BIRTH 1 Spring Lambs 1/1/17 thru 6/31/17 2 Fall Lambs 9/1/16 thru 12/31/16 3 Yearlings 9/1/15 thru 8/30/16 RAMS DATE OF BIRTH 4 Spring Lambs 1/1/17 thru 6/31/17 5 Fall Lambs 9/16 thru 12/16 6 Yearlings 9/1/15 thru 8/30/16 Group classes listed above with the exception of Class #10 are available to entries from Division 292. RIBBONS Champion and Reserve Champion JR. SWINE DIVISIONS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Replacement Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:... Thrus., Sept. 7 at 8:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. Registered Animals: Draw ear notchings on entry form. Do not use numbers to identify notching. 3. Any breed meeting association requirements is eligible. 4. LIMIT Eight (8) animals per exhibitor, a total of 160 animals. Bred & Owned, two (2) entries per exhibitor; Market, two (2) entries per exhibitor. 5. NEW! Attention Exhibitors: FFA Showmanship classes (Novice and Senior) classes will show first, followed by 4-H classes (Novice, Junior and Senior). MARKET ANIMALS - SWINE 1. All market swine must be individually owned by the exhibitor for 60 days prior to the opening date of the Fair. 2. SEE LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT PERTAIN TO THIS DIVISION. 3. After weighing, market swine may be divided into weight lots for convenience in judging. 4. Animals Auctioned will not receive premiums. 5. Limit Two market animals may be shown. Only one is eligible for auction. 6. Market hogs must be stalled by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6th. 7. It is recommended that all market hogs arrive show ready. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER Market Ready U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 hogs of average or greater conformation that are acceptable in leanness, muscularity and production traits. Not Market Ready Any hog of below average conformation including U.S. No. 3, No. 4 and Utility Grade. See State Rules for Score cards DIVISION FFA MARKET ANIMALS All breeds judged together DIVISION H MARKET ANIMAL 1 Market Hogs pounds Classes will be determined after weigh-in based upon weights. Hogs weighing over 2 lbs. will be disqualified from market classes. RIBBONS Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion FFA Champion & FFA Reserve Champion 4-H Champion & 4-H Reserve Champion DIVISION H/FFA Group of Market Swine (No entry fee - no cash award) NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES PER CLUB OF CHAPTER 1 FFA Chapter group of three (3) swine previously shown as individuals in the FFA market classes. Each group must be owned by members of one chapter. Does not require pre- entry Gold Country Fair 47

49 2 4-H Club group of three (3) swine previously shown as individuals in the 4-H market classes. Each group must be owned by members of one club. Does not require preentry. PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED MARKET SWINE 1. Market Hogs which have been bred within Placer County and fed by a Placer County junior exhibitor. 2. All exhibitors will compete together. 3. Bill of Sale must accompany Entry Form. If animal was bred by Exhibitor, a letter stating this will take the place of Bill of Sale. ENTRY FEE $5.00 PER ENTRY PER RIBBONS Champion/Reserve Champion DIVISION PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED MARKET HOGS 1 Market Hog pounds, entered and shown in Market Hog Division. PERFORMANCE BARROW FUTURITY IS BACK! See Division Page 55 to enter FEEDER ANIMALS - SWINE Only one entry will be accepted on entry form, or in class. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $4 $3 DIVISION SINGLE FEEDER PIGS 1 Feeder Pigs REPLACEMENT GILTS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Replacement Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7 at 8:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Must be owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 60 days prior to the opening of the fair. 2. All replacement ewes must be weighed in on Wednesday, September 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. 3. Must be between 6 and 11 months of age. 4. Must be open 5. Replacement gilts will be divided into weight lots for convenience in judging. 6. Purebred and crossbred gilts will be shown and judged together. 7. A minimum of five entries must be judged in order for a Champion and Reserve Champion to be awarded. 8. Only the top two placing gilts, determined by the judge are eligible to sell in the Jr. Livestock Auction. Limit a total of two sale animals may be entered and shown by an exhibitor (replacement ewes are included). Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded both Champion and Reserve Champion, will an exhibitor be allowed to sell two animals. 9. Gilts entered in this division may not be shown in any other breeding divisions or classes, but are allowed in Division 314 Swine Showmanship. ENTRY FEE $4.00 PER ENTRY PER DIVISION REPLACEMENT GILTS 1 Replacement Gilts, 6-11 months BREEDING ANIMALS - SWINE ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $12 $10 $8 DIVISION REGISTERED SWINE SOWS DATE OF BIRTH 1 Spring Pig 1/17 thru 5/2/17 2 Fall Pig or Junior Yearling 9/16 thru 12/31/16 BOARS DATE OF BIRTH 3 Spring Pig 1/17 thru 5/2/17 RIBBONS Champion Sow Champion Boar Reserve Champion Sow Reserve Champion Boar ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $6 $4 DIVISION BRED & OWNED 1 Must be bred and owned by exhibitor and shown in a breeding class. Specify animal on form. REGISTERED ANIMALS ONLY. GRADE OR UNREGISTERED PUREBRED ANIMALS Specify breed of sire ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $6 $4 DIVISION GRADE SWINE All breeds judged together SOW AND GILT DATE OF BIRTH 2017 Gold Country Fair 48

50 1 Spring Pig 1/1/17 thru 5/2/17 2 Fall Pig or Junior Yearling 1/1/16 thru 12/31/16 Jr. Meat Goat Division MARKET/FEEDER GOATS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Replacement Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. FFA and 4-H Market Goals to be judges together. 2. The Danish System of judging will be used. 3. Market Goat weigh-in will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6th. 4. Entry fee will be forfeited on animals that fail to meet market weight. 5. Only one (1) animal will be accepted for sale entry. 6. Animals auctioned will not receive premiums. 7. No junior exhibitor may exhibit a market animal which has been sold through a fair junior livestock auction whether or not there is an actual change of ownership. 8. Wethers and does may be exhibited. 9. Market animals may not be over one (1) year of age. 10. ALL Market goats MUST be disbudded or dehorned - no horns allowed. Slight scurs will be accepted. 11. Market animals must be slick sheared or ⅜ hair only. 12. Dairy and Meat breeds will be judged together. 13. NEW! Attention Exhibitors: FFA Showmanship classes (Novice and Senior) classes will show first, followed by 4-H classes (Novice, Junior and Senior). DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER Market Ready USDA Prime or Choice quality grade with 12th rib back fat range most desirable, back fat acceptable, average or greater conformation and cutability. Not Market Ready Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.08 or >.22; underfinished goats grading USDA good or lower, below average conformation or cutability. RIBBONS Champion and Reserve Champion DIVISION SINGLE MARKET ANIMALS All breeds judged together 1 Market Goat, 70 pounds and over (goats weighing 105 lbs. and over will sell at 105 lbs. Classes will be determined after weigh-in based upon weights. DIVISION GROUP OF 3 MARKET ANIMALS (No Entry Fee No Pre-Entry No Cash Award) NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES PER CLUB OR CHAPTER 1 4-H Group of Three (3) Goats Shown as individuals in Market Class, owned by members of one Club. 2 FFA Group of Three (3) Goats Shown as individuals in market class, owned by member of one Chapter. PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED MARKET GOATS 1. Market goats which have been bred by a Placer County breeder (adults and juniors) and fed and shown by a 4-H, FFA or Independent exhibitor. 2. Copy of Bill of Sale must accompany entry form. If animal was bred by the exhibitor a letter stating this will take place of a bill of sale. 3. Market Goats 70 lbs. and over, entered and shown in Market Goat Division All exhibitors will compete together. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER RIBBONS Champion/Reserve Champion DIVISION 320 PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED MARKET GOATS 1 Bred & Shown by Exhibitor 2 All Other Market Goats - 70 lbs. And over MARKET GOAT FUTURITY IS BACK! See Division Page 55 to enter FEEDER ANIMALS Only one entry will be accepted on entry form, or in class. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $5 $4 $3 DIVISION SINGLE FEEDER GOATS 1 Goats 25 to 59 pounds REPLACEMENT DOES Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Replacement Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Must be owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 60 days prior to the opening of the fair. 2. All replacement does must be weighed in on Wednesday, September 6rd from 6 to 8 p.m. 3. Must be between 6 and 12 months of age. 4. All does must be open 5. Purebred and crossbred does will be shown and judged together. 6. Individual scrapie tag and flock identification is mandatory. 7. A bill of sale or registration certificate must accompany entry form with proof of ownership and doe's age. 8. A minimum of five entries must be judged in order for a Champion and Reserve Champion to be awarded. 9. Only the top two placing does, determined by the judge are eligible to sell in the Jr. Livestock Auction. Limit a total of two sale animals may be entered and shown by an exhibitor (replacement does are included). Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded both Champion and Reserve Champion, will an exhibitor be allowed to sell two animals Gold Country Fair 49

51 10. Does can be registered or non-registered. All does will be shown together. Does entered in this division may not be shown in any other breeding divisions or classes, but are allowed in Division 328 Meat Goat Showmanship. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER DIVISION REPLACEMENT DOES 1 Replacement Does, 6-12 months BREEDING ANIMALS MEAT GOATS Limit: 10 Head Per Exhibitor 1. FFA and 4-H Meat Goats to be judged together. 2. The American System of judging will be used. 3. Entries will be limited to 10 animals per exhibitor. Two (2) entries per class per exhibitor. 4. Only meat goats will be allowed to enter this division. 5. Animals with natural horns, disbudded, or dehorned may be shown without regards to discrimination. 6. Does entered in the market or feeder goat division may not be entered. 7. Exhibitor must show own animal except when he/she has more than one animal in a class. 8. Bucks must be 31/32 or fullblood. Papers MUST be Checked. 9. Bucks CANNOT be in rut, and must be free of stain and odor. Bucks in rut will be disqualified and must be removed from the fairgrounds. 10. Does can be registered or non-registered. All does will be shown together. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER Must be pre-entered PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $12 $10 $8 RIBBONS Champion/Reserve Doe Champion/Reserve Buck DIVISION 324 COMMERCIAL MEAT GOATS Does 1 Doe Kids 2 to under 6 months 2 Doe Kids 6 to under 12 months 3 Does 12 to Under 20 months 4 Does 20 to 36 months (to have kidded) 5 Does 36 months and over (to have kidded) Bucks 6 Buck Kids 2 to under 6 months 7 Buck Kids 6 to under 12 months Groups 8 Best Pair Does and/or Bucks, bred and owned by the exhibitor and shown in breeding class ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $6 $4 DIVISION BRED AND OWNED 1 Must be bred and owned by exhibitor and shown in a breeding class. YOUTH DAIRY GOAT DIVISION Livestock check-in:...sun., Sept. 3, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Sun., Sept. 3, 9:00 a.m. Following Open Show: Showmanship - Dairy Goats Jr. Dairy Goats Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at conclusion of show 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. The Jr. Registered Purebred Breeding Goat show is sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association and their rules shall govern, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules & regulations of the Dept. of Food and Agriculture. 3. Other Youth Dairy Goat Divisions will be judged according to the American Dairy Goat Association rules, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules & regulations of the Dept. of Food and Agriculture. 4. This is a Fuzzy Goat show, Breeding Divisions only need not be clipped (udders clipped as usual). 5. LIMIT - Bred & Owned, Two entries per class per exhibitor; 14 animals per exhibitor; Market, Two entries per exhibitor. A total of 200 animals will be accepted. 6. The Junior and Senior Dairy Goat classes are NOT separately sanctioned by A.D.G.A. 7. NEW! Youth exhibitors are to arrive and check-in by 9 a.m. as the Youth Dairy Goats will be judged before the Open Dairy Goats. 8. Registered goats will be entered together, with a predominant breed determined after entries are received. REGISTERED PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $6 $4 RIBBONS Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Senior Champion & Junior Champion Best Doe of Show DIVISION 330 NIGERIAN DWARFS DIVISION 331 PREDOMINATE BREED DIVISION 332 ALL OTHER BREEDS DIVISION 333 RECORDED GRADES (Use same class numbers for all divisions) DOES DATE OF BIRTH 1 Junior Kid 4/1/17 thru 7/4/17 2 Senior Kid 1/1/17 thru 3/31/17 3 Yearlings not in milk 1/1/16 thru 12/31/16 4 Yearling Milkers Born in years & under 3 Born in years & under 4 Born in Four years & under 5 Born in years & over Born prior to Jan. 1, Gold Country Fair 50

52 GROUPS All animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor, be shown as individuals, and be of the same breed. Limit one entry per class per exhibitor in each division. 9 Jr. Get of Sire: Three (3) does of any age sired by same buck. One (1) entry by the same buck per exhibitor. 10 Dam and Daughter: Any age 11 Produce of Dam: Two (2) does, produce of same doe. One (1) entry by same dam per exhibitor. 12 Dairy Herd: Three (3) does in milk. One (1) entry per exhibitor. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $8 $6 $4 DIVISION BRED AND OWNED 1 Must be bred and owned by exhibitor and shown in a breeding class. DIVISION NON-RECORDED GRADE (All Breeds Judged Together) (Use same class numbers for all divisions) DOES DATE OF BIRTH 1 Junior Kid 4/1/17 thru 7/4/17 2 Senior Kid 1/1/17 thru 3/31/17 3 Yearlings not in milk 1/1/16 thru 12/31/16 4 Yearling Milkers Born in years & under 3 Born in years & under 4 Born in Four years & under 5 Born in years & over Born prior to Jan. 1, 2013 JR. PYGMY GOAT DIVISION Livestock check-in:...sun., Sept. 3, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Fri., Sept. 8, at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. Exhibitors are limited to two (2) entries per class. 3. Exhibitors may be required to show proof of ownership. 4. Primary classes are for 4-H Primary members only. Animals entered by Primary members cannot be entered in any other Pygmy/Dwarf Goat Division. 5. Pygmy Goats have these options: 1) Stalled during the fair (Wednesday through Sunday); or 2) Arrive and depart Thursday for the Costume Contest and/or Obstacle Course. PLEASE STATE YOUR OPTION ON ENTRY FORM. All pygmy goats will then return on Friday, September 5th for the Junior Pygmy Goat Show. DIVISION REGISTERED PYGMY GOATS JUNIOR DOES DATE OF BIRTH 1 3 to 6 months 3/08/17 thru 6/08/ to 12 months 9/08/16 thru 3/07/ to 24 months 9/08/15 thru 9/08/ months & over Born prior to 9/08/15 WETHERS DATE OF BIRTH 5 3 to 6 months 3/08/17 thru 6/08/ to 12 months 9/08/16 thru 3/07/ to 24 months 9/08/15 thru 9/08/ months & over Born prior to 9/08/15 DIVISION UNREGISTERED PYGMY/DWARFS GOATS JUNIOR DOES DATE OF BIRTH 1 3 to 6 months 3/08/17 thru 6/08/ to 12 months 9/08/16 thru 3/07/ to 24 months 9/08/15 thru 9/08/ months & over Born prior to 9/08/15 WETHERS DATE OF BIRTH 5 3 to 6 months 3/08/17 thru 6/08/ to 12 months 9/08/16 thru 3/07/ to 24 months 9/08/15 thru 9/08/ months & over Born prior to 9/08/15 Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Doe Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Doe Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Wether Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Wether DIVISION PRIMARY MEMBERS 1 Wethers (registered and unregistered) 2 Does (registered and unregistered) PYGMY/DWARF GOAT COSTUME CONTEST AND OBSTACLE COURSE Thursday, September 7 Show Ring 1 1. Pre-entry is required entry deadline is Tuesday, August 8th. Entries to be made on Gold Country Fair Entry Form and postmarked or delivered to the Fair Office by August 5th. 2. Exhibitor is responsible for providing their own goat. 3. Animals must be conditioned, fitted, and trained to show at halter. Final grooming must be done by entrant. 4. Animals are allowed on grounds one hour prior to and one hour following judging. Exhibitors will be mailed a gate and livestock parking pass for entry to lawn area. DIVISION OBSTACLE COURSE DIVISION COSTUME CONTEST 1 All exhibitors JUNIOR POULTRY DIVISIONS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Market Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Fri., Sept. 8, at 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. Premium checks will not be released until exhibitor has dumped and hosed out trays and feeders, to the satisfaction of Fair 2017 Gold Country Fair 51

53 Management. A clean Stall Slip must be obtained and presented to the Livestock Office. 3. Birds must be banded with a metal or plastic tag or they will be disqualified and not judged. Tape will not be allowed. 4. Utility Chickens To be judged two-thirds on a utility basis and one-third on a standard basis. Breeds must be named on entry form, if crossbred both breeds need to be listed. 5. Rules, Definitions and Judging procedures as prescribed in the latest edition of the Official Show Rules and the Standard of Perfection of the American Poultry Association, Inc., shall apply to all district and county fair poultry shows, except in such instances where they are in conflict with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture. 6. A Judge may excuse a bird from competition if it appears to be fatigued or out of condition, but the bird shall be counted as an entry. 7. Every exhibitor is personally responsible for the care of their1 Two Ducks, 4 to 9 pounds each, not over 10 weeks old. bird(s), including feeding, watering, and cleaning of cage(s), for all four days of the Fair, and to see that their cage has feed and water containers. If this is not done, exhibitor may lose premiums won and the right to sell at auction. 8. Exhibitor will furnish containers for food and water, as well as own bird s food, and will be responsible for the care and well being of his or her poultry exhibit. 9. All birds will be checked for mites prior to cooping. 10. LIMIT Eight (8) birds per exhibitor, plus one meat pen; OR nine (9) birds per exhibitor (no meat pen); a total of 100 birds. Large birds may be limited due to space. Game Birds limit two (2) per class per exhibitor. 11. Primary Divisions are for 4-H and Grange Primary members only. Animals entered by primary members cannot be entered in any other Poultry Division. Primary limit one (1) animal per species. 12. Poultry Health checks will be performed upon arrival, prior to coop-in. MARKET ANIMALS - MEAT BIRDS 1. Exhibitors must be present during judging. 2. Hatchery receipt or delivery invoice must be presented for proof of age. If birds are hatched from exhibitors own stock, a written verification of hatching date must be presented, signed by exhibitor, parent and 4-H Poultry Leader or FFA Instructor. 3. See Auction and State Rules that pertain to this division. 4. Meat Birds will be weighed on check-in on September 6th at 7 p.m. Two pens may be weighed in and shown BUT ONLY ONE PEN will be eligible for the auction. Pens not making weight must be removed from the grounds by midnight on Wednesday. 5. If exhibitor is entering and weighing in TWO PENS OF MEAT BIRDS, LIST BOTH SETS OF LEG BANDS on entry form. 6. After judging of division, JUDGE will place eligible pens of meat birds in sale order for Auction. 7. Animals auctioned WILL NOT RECEIVE PREMIUMS. 8. LIMIT Only Two Entries Per Division Will Be Accepted On Entry Form. Only One Entry Is Eligible For Auction unless exhibitor has a Champion and Reserve Champion market animal. 9. Primary members are not eligible for market classes. 10. Poultry Health checks will be performed upon arrival, prior to coop-in, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, Verification of market animal's age is required. Send hatchery receipt with your entry form or bring to barn superintendent at checkin. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $3 $2.50 $1.50 DIVISION 350 PAIR OF MEAT BIRDS STANDARD-BRED OR COMMERCIAL 1 Two Birds, 3 1/2 to 7 pounds each, not over 10 weeks old DIVISION 352 SINGLE TURKEY 1 Single Turkey, minimum of 14 pounds, not over 20 weeks DIVISION 354 PAIR OF MEAT DUCKS 1 Two Ducks, 3 1/2 to 8 pounds each, not over 10 weeks old RIBBONS Champion - Reserve Champion BREEDING ANIMALS - POULTRY ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $3 $2.50 $1.50 RIBBONS Best Of Show Best of Division - each division DIVISION 356 All Breeds - Chickens (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Cock one year and older 2 Hen one year and older 3 Cockerel under one year 4 Pullet under one year DIVISION Turkey All varieties judged together 1 Old Tom one year and older 2 Old Hen one year and older 3 Young Tom under one year 4 Young Hen under one year DIVISION 370 Waterfowl All breeds judged together (Limited to ducks and geese) 1 Old Drake one year and older 2 Old Duck One year and older 3 Old Gander one year and older 4 Old Goose one year and older 5 Young Drake under one year 6 Young Duck under one year 7 Young Gander under one year 8 Young Goose under one year ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 2017 Gold Country Fair 52

54 $3 $2.50 $1.50 DIVISION 372 Bred & Owned Must be pre-entered. Must be bred and owned by exhibitor and shown in Division All Poultry 2 All Turkey 3 All Waterfowl DIVISION 374 Primary Poultry Primary exhibitors are limited to one (1) animals per specie. Showmanship is automatically included in Primary Poultry 1 All Poultry 2 All Turkey 3 All Waterfowl JR. RABBIT DIVISIONS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Market Animal Weigh-in:...Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7, at 8:30 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. Premium checks will not be released until exhibitor has dumped and hosed out trays and feeders, to the satisfaction of Fair Management. A Clean Stall Slip must be obtained and presented to the Livestock Office. 3. Rabbits that are disqualified because of permanent defects, deformities or blemishes, and those absent at the time of judging do not count when computing the number of exhibitors in the class. 4. A Judge may eliminate (excuse) a rabbit from competition because of temporary or curable defects, but the rabbit should be counted as an entry. 5. Ear number, birthdate and sex must be on entry form. 6. Official A.R.B.A. Youth Sanctioned Show Rules, definitions and judging procedures a prescribed in the latest edition of the Guide Book and Standard of the American Rabbit Breeder s Association, Inc., shall apply to all district and county fair rabbit shows, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture. 7. Every exhibitor is personally responsible for the care of their rabbit(s), including feeding, watering, and cleaning of cage(s), for all four days of the Fair, and to see that their cage has feed and water containers. If this is not done, exhibitor may lose premiums won and the right to sell at auction. 8. Only breeds listed in the Standard of American Rabbit Breeder s Assoc., Inc., are eligible. 9. Duplication of identification numbers are acceptable on animals of different breeds. 10. LIMIT Two (2) entries per class (meat pen counts as one animal). No limit on fur entries. Primary Limit One (1) animal per species. MARKET ANIMALS - PEN OF MEAT ANIMALS 1. A meat pen shall consist of three (3) rabbits. Meat pen rabbits may be crossbred, but the primary bred must be listed on the entry form (i.e. California cross). 2. Rabbits will be weighed on September 6th at 7 p.m. Rabbits cannot be over ten (10) weeks of age. Meat pens will be judged according to Meat, Condition and Uniformity. 3. Exhibitors must be present during judging. 4. Receipt must be presented for proof of ownership. If rabbits are bred from exhibitors own stock, a written verification must be presented, signed by exhibitor, parent and 4-H Rabbit Leader or FFA Instructor. 5. Two pens may be weighed in and shown BUT ONLY ONE PEN will be eligible for the auction, unless exhibitor has a Grand and Reserve Grand Champion market animal. 6. If exhibitor is weighing in TWO PENS OF RABBITS, LIST BOTH SETS OF EAR NUMBERS on entry form. 7. After judging of division, JUDGE will place eligible pens of meat rabbits in sale order for Auction. 8. Animals auctioned WILL NOT RECEIVE PREMIUMS. 9. Primary members are not eligible for market classes. 10. Meat type is the most important factor in judging these pens. The hindquarters are most important, loin second, and forequarters are third in importance. All fryers in a pen must be in prime condition. The fryers must be firm and solid. Uniformity must be present in weight, size, appearance, condition, meat type and should be as similar in all respects as possible. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $3 $2.50 $1.50 DIVISION 378 PEN OF MEAT ANIMALS (SPECIFY BREED ON ENTRY FORM) 1 Three (3) rabbits, with a minimum weight of three (3) pounds per rabbit or a total of at least nine (9) pounds per pen. The maximum weight is to be five (5) pounds per rabbit or a total of no more than 15 pounds per pen; not over 10 weeks of age; all breeds judged together. Each entry must be of the same breed. 2 Single (1) fryer rabbit, 5 pounds not over 10 weeks old. RIBBONS Champion Reserve Champion ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $3 $2.50 $1.50 BREEDING ANIMALS - RABBIT Make your entry by class number only. Divisions will be determined after the close of entries. A maximum of 42 breeding classes will be offered. Breed and Variety of each animal must be listed on entry form. DIVISION HEAVYWEIGHT RABBITS 1 Senior Buck 8 months of age and older 2 Intermediate Buck 6 months and under 8 months of age 2017 Gold Country Fair 53

55 3 Junior Buck Under 6 months of age 4 Senior Doe 8 months of age and older 5 Intermediate Doe 6 months and under 8 months of age 6 Junior Doe Under 6 months of age DIVISION LIGHTWEIGHT RABBITS 7 Senior Buck 6 months of age and older 8 Junior Buck Under 6 months of age 9 Senior Doe 6 months of age and older 10 Junior Doe Under 6 months of age FUR ANIMALS 1. Specify breed on entry form. 2. Animals must have been shown and qualified in regular breed classes. DIVISION FUR ANIMALS 1 Normal Fur Colored 2 Normal Fur White 3 Rex Fur 4 Satin Fur 5 Wool DIVISION MIXED BREED 1 Senior Buck 6 months of age and older 2 Junior Buck Under 6 months of age 3 Senior Doe 6 months of age and older 4 Junior Doe Under 6 months of age ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $2.50 $1.50 $1.00 DIVISION BRED & OWNED Must be pre-entered 1 Must be bred and owned by exhibitor and shown in a breeding class. Specify animal on form. DIVISION PRIMARY RABBITS Primary Divisions are for 4-H and Grange Primary members only. Animals entered by Primary members cannot be entered in any other Rabbit Division. Primary exhibitors are limited to one (1) animal per specie. Showmanship is automatically included in Primary Rabbits. 1 All Heavy and Lightweight Rabbits SMALL ANIMAL BARN PRIMARY SHOW FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH 9-11:30 A.M. For Primary Exhibitors in Rabbits, Poultry and Cavy. JR. CAVY DIVISIONS Livestock check-in:...wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7, at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 2. Exhibitors are to supply their own water bottles and feeders. 3. Cavy s that are disqualified because of permanent defects, deformities or blemishes, and those absent at the time of judging do not count when computing the number of exhibitors in the class. 4. A Judge may eliminate (excuse) a Cavy from competition because of temporary or curable defects, but the Cavy should be counted as an entry. 5. Ear number, birthdate and sex must be on entry form. 6. Every exhibitor is personally responsible for the care of their Cavy(s), including feeding, watering, and cleaning of cage(s), for all four days of the Fair, and to see that their cage has feed and water containers. If this is not done, exhibitor may lose premiums won. 7. Only breeds listed in the Standard of American Rabbit Breeder s Assoc., Inc., are eligible. 8. Duplications of identification numbers are acceptable on animals of different varieties. 9. LIMIT Six (6) animals per exhibitor. 10. Primary Divisions are for 4-H and Grange Primary members only. Animals entered by Primary members cannot be entered in any other Cavy Division. Primary exhibitors are limited to one (1) animals per specie. Showmanship is automatically included in Primary Cavy. ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $3 $2.50 $1.50 DIVISION 402 PUREBRED CAVIES Make your entry by class number only. Divisions will be determined after the close of entries. A maximum of 24 breeding classes will be offered. Variety of each animal must be listed on entry form. 1 Senior Boar weight over 32 oz. 2 Intermediate Boar under 6 months, 22 oz - 32 oz 3 Junior Boar under 4 months, min. 12 oz - 22 oz. 4 Senior Sow weight over 32 oz. 5 Intermediate Sow under 6 months, 22 oz - 32 oz 6 Junior Sow under 4 months, min. 12 oz - 22 oz ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $2.50 $1.50 $1.00 DIVISION 403 MIXED BREED CAVIES Enter as two breeds on entry form. Example: American x Texel 1 Senior Boar weight over 32 oz. 2 Intermediate Boar under 6 months, 22 oz - 32 oz 3 Junior Boar under 4 months, min. 12 oz - 22 oz. 4 Senior Sow weight over 32 oz Gold Country Fair 54

56 vidual class 5 Intermediate Sow under 6 months, 22 oz - 32 oz 6 Junior Sow under 4 months, min. 12 oz - 22 oz DIVISION 404 BRED & OWNED (Must be pre-entered) 1 Must be bred & owned by exhibitor and shown in indi- DIVISION 406 PRIMARY CAVIES 1 Boars & Sows All ages DIVISION 407 CAVY DISPLAY Entrants for this division will receive an 18x20 cage box to house their cavy in and decorate. During the fair this display will be presented in the small animal barn. Title of display to be on the entry form. 1 Fair theme 2 All other (Awards will be presented for this division) JR. DOG DIVISIONS Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7, at 6:00 p.m. 1. Show location in Show Ring Please pick up arm bands by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 7th at the entry desk in the designated show 3. Entry form must contain: dog s area. name, breed, sex, age and exhibitor s age. 4. Participants must wear a 4-H white uniform. 5. All dogs must have choke chain and six-foot leather lead in obedience classes. 6. Exhibitor may show more than one dog. 7. Dog need not be entered in showmanship. 8. Only animals owned, trained and entered by junior exhibitors in the junior department are eligible for entry by the owner in the showmanship classes. 9. Non-purebred dogs are welcome. 10. All dogs must have complete, current vaccinations and be disease and parasite free. 11. Dogs are not allowed in livestock barns, outside of Show Ring Dogs may only be on grounds for judging and must be removed after judging is completed. 13. All classes will be run in accordance with A.K.C. rules and regulations, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture. 14. Classes will be shown in the same order as listed in the premium book. 15. American System of judging will be used. 16. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions. 17. Primary members may show in obedience classes. ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $3 $2.50 $1.50 DIVISION 410- OBEDIENCE 1 Primary Open to all youth exhibitors ages 5 to 9 years old. 2 Novice A Open to exhibitors who have not won more than two (2) blue ribbons in the Novice A category. Novice A will follow all AKC novice guidelines with the distinction that all exercises are performed on-leash. 3 Novice B Open to exhibitors who have won two (2) blue ribbons in the Novice A category. Once an exhibitor moves to Novice B, they may no longer compete in Novice A. Novice B follows AKC novice guidelines and includes off-leash work. ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY MARKET FUTURITY Animals Judged:...Fri., Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m. 1. Show is open to market wethers,does, ewes and barrows 2. All animals must be shown in their respective market divisions 3. Goats must weigh pounds Sheep must weigh pounds Barrows must weigh pounds 4. Classes will be based on weight at pre-weigh, not fair weight. 5. Placing in this division will not affect the market class championship or sale order. ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER Limits - 3 animals per exhibitor PREMIUMS OFFERED PER $100 $50 $25 Division 413 Single Market Sheep Futurity 1 Market Sheep, pounds Division 414 Single Market Goat Futurity 1 Market Goat, pounds Division 415 Single Market Barrow Futurity 1 Market Barrow, pound JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1. ALL SHOWMANSHIP MUST BE PRE-ENTERED. ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, Independent Exhibitors WILL enter either a 4-H class or FFA class according to their age. All fourth through eighth grade independent exhibitors enter 4-H classes based on their abilities (Novice, Junior or Senior). All High School Independent exhibitors enter FFA classes based on their abilities (Novice or Senior) 3. Judging: a. Showmanship classes are judged on the American System of ribbon awards (1st through 10th). b. The Judges will help members improve showmanship techniques while judging and will demonstrate proper procedures. c. A large class may be divided into smaller groups for ease of handling and judging and to provide maximum benefits of this learning experience for the Novice and Junior Showmen Gold Country Fair 55

57 d. A first place award indicates that the showman is proficient for his or her age level and experience and should move to a more advanced class. 4. Exhibitors are allowed to show as Novice Showmen for one (1) year only. a. Whenever a member elects to move to a more advanced class, he or she is no longer eligible for the prior class. b. A member may elect to start at any level of showmanship competition but may progress only in the direction of advanced competition. c. The normal procedure would be to start in the Novice class. d. At the next fair, or year, the member would enter the Junior Class and remain there until awarded a first place ribbon. 5. Novice, Junior and Senior Showmanship classes are judged on the American System of ribbons and awards (1st through 10th). 6. Showmanship animals must be owned, shown and groomed by their exhibitor only. All others may be subject to disqualification. Under no circumstances are parents, leaders, herdsmen, or any other adult to do any grooming. 7. An exhibitor whose only animal fails to make weight may show that animal in showmanship classes. 8. Only animals owned, shown, and entered by junior exhibitors in the junior department are eligible for entry by the owner in the showmanship classes. 9. For 2017, FFA classes (Novice and Senior classes) will show first, followed by 4-H Showmanship classes Novice, Junior, Senior First place winners may move up one class. Score Card For Judging Showmanship Appearance... 50% Condition of animal (15) Grooming and/or clipping of animal (15) Cleanliness of animal (10) Appearance of exhibitor (10) Showing in the Ring...50% Moving or leading (15) Posing (15) Showing animals to best of advantage (10) Poise, alertness, and attitude (10) Total...100% Novice Showmanship Novice Showmanship is a division for first year showmen, OR showmen exhibiting a species for the first time. Novice showmen may move up to the Junior Class at this fair. Junior Showmanship Junior Showmanship is a division for intermediate showmen. Junior showmen may move up to the Senior Class at this fair. The First Place 4-H Junior Showman will be eligible for the 4-H Junior Master Showmanship Class. Senior Showmanship Senior Showmanship is a division for experienced showmen. The First Place Senior Showman will be eligible for the Senior Master Showmanship Class. LARGE ANIMAL SHOWMANSHIP ALL SHOWMANSHIP MUST BE PRE-ENTERED ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017 Division 272 Beef Cattle Division 296 Sheep Division 314 Swine Division 328 Goat (Meat) Division 336 Goat (Dairy) ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY Premiums Offered Per Class in Senior Division only 1st - $8.00 2nd - $7.00 3rd - $6.00 4th - $5.00 5th - $4.00 6th - $3.00 7th - $2.00 8th - $ FFA Novice 2 FFA Senior 3 4-H Novice 4 4-H Junior 5 4-H Senior* Refer to rule #3 under Junior Showmanship for Independent entry SMALL ANIMAL SHOWMANSHIP ALL SHOWMANSHIP MUST BE PRE-ENTERED ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, Only animals owned, groomed and shown by the exhibitor in the regular classes are eligible. 2. Only dogs owned, groomed and trained by the exhibitor are eligible. 3. Exhibitors shall be on hand and ready to exhibit at the time called for judging. 4. Exhibitors are required to wear the official show uniform. 5. Entries in the showmanship class must be made in advance of showing. 6. Primary showmanship classes are non-competitive, for experience only, and all participants will receive ribbons. 7. Novice & Junior Showmanship are judged on the American System and will receive ribbons only. 8. Senior Showmanship only will be judged on the American System and will receive premium awards. 9. No entry fee for Primary Showman. 10. Small animal showmanship will be divided into classes. 4-H Small Animal, FFA Small Animal, and Independent/Grange Small Animal. See class listings below. ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY Premiums Offered Per Class in Senior Division only 1st $5.00 2nd $4.00 3rd $3.00 4th $2.00 5th $1.00 Division 348 Pygmy Goats Division 376 Poultry Division 400 Rabbits Division 408 Cavies Division 416 Dogs 1 FFA Novice 2 FFA Senior 3 Primary 4-H (Pygmy Goats and Dogs) 4 4-H Novice 5 4-H Junior 6 4-H Senior SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN 1. These are classes for first place Senior Showman and First Place Junior Showman in cavy, dog care, poultry, pygmy goats and rabbits. First place 4-H/Independent Junior Show- men will compete together; and first place 4-H/Independent and FFA Senior Showmen will compete together Gold Country Fair 56

58 2. First place showmen in these classes will show each type of small animal. 3. NOTICE: A showman may be the representative winner in more than one species. 4. If the first place winner in any species declines, the second place winner may compete. 5. The exhibitor with the highest total score will receive the Round Robin Award. 6. Judges must be adults. 7. Master showmanship winners may not show their own animal. 8. To be held on Sunday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. in Show Ring 1. 4-H JUNIOR & SENIOR MASTER SHOWMANSHIP 1. These are classes for first place Senior Showman and First place Junior Showman in beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats (dairy and meat) 2. Showmen in these classes will show each type of livestock. 3. NOTICE: A showman may be the representative winner in more than one species. 4. If the first place winner in any species declines, the second place winner may compete. 5. The entrant with the highest total score will receive the Master Showmanship Award. 6. Judges must be adults. 7. Master showmanship winners may not show their own animal. 8. To be held on Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. in Show Ring 2. FFA MASTER SHOWMANSHIP 1. This is a class for first place Senior Showman in beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats (dairy and meat). 2. First place showmen in these classes will show each type of livestock. 3. NOTICE: A showman may be the representative winner in more than one species. 4. If the first place winner in any species declines, the second place winner may compete. 5. The entrant with the highest total score will receive the Master Showmanship Award. 6. Judges must be adults. 7. Master showmanship winners may not show their own animal. 8. To be held on Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. in Show Ring Three (3) FFA Exhibitors must quality in order for the fair to hold a FFA Master Showmanship contest. FAMILY SHOWMANSHIP Exhibits Judged(Large):...Fri., Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Exhibits Judged(Small):...Sun., Sept. 10 at 1:00 p.m. 1. Large Animal Family Showmanship located in Show Ring 1 and Show Ring 2. Small Animal Family Showmanship located in Show Ring Showmanship must be pre-entered. 3. Family Showmanship will consist of one (1) Junior Exhibitors and one (1) Parent. Limited to one entry per exhibitor, per specie. 4. All family members to show the same animal specie. 5. Scoring will be based on a point system, the Junior Exhibitor(s) points will come from their regular showmanship class, adding the parent(s) score from Family Showmanship. 1st Place = 20 points, 2nd Place = 18 points; 3rd Place = 16 points; 4th Place = 14 points; 5th Place = 12 points, 6th Place = 10 points and participation = 5 points. 6. Parents to show their Junior Exhibitor s animal. 7. Large Animal Showmanship Friday, Sept. 8. Small Animal Showmanship Sunday, Sept. 10. NO ENTRY FEE Division 417 Family Showmanship Open to parents of Junior Exhibitors entered in Showmanship classes at the Gold Country Fair. 1 Beef 2 Sheep 3 Swine 4 Meat Goats 5 Dairy Goats 6 Pygmy Goats 7 Poultry 8 Rabbit 9 Cavy 10 Dog 4-H / FFA STILL EXHIBIT DIVISIONS DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 4-H DIVISION DEFINITIONS: PRIMARY MEMBERS - K THRU 3RD GRADE JUNIOR MEMBERS - 4TH THRU 6TH GRADE INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS - 7TH AND 8TH GRADES SENIOR MEMBERS - 9TH GRADE AND ABOVE 1. SEE INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES. 2. All entries will be received at the Armory. 3. REFER TO LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT APPLY TO THESE DIVISIONS H classes are open to all 4-H members whose clubs are located within the boundaries of Placer County. 5. FFA classes are open to FFA Chapters located within Placer County. 6. GRADE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IS TO BE LISTED ON THE ENTRY FORM. 7. Registered 4-H Project Leader must sign entry form. 8. Substitutions may be made at any time up to 24 hours prior to first delivery date, as listed, but not after that time. 9. Building Supervisors have the right to refuse to accept entries that are obviously violating the rules and requirements stated in the Premium Book pertaining to their department. 10. The Board of Directors will use every precaution in their power for the safe preservation of all articles on exhibit, but will not be accountable for loss or damage. 11. All entries in the following divisions must have been made, collected, grown or prepared and entered by exhibitors within one year of the opening date of the Fair, except as otherwise noted. 12. Any item not picked up on the Monday, September 11, following the fair between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. will be disposed of by the fair. 4-H, FFA & JUNIOR FEATURE EXHIBITS Entries Received:...Thurs., Aug. 31, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m....fri., Sept. 1, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m....thurs., Sept. 7, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (only to install fresh items) Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7, at 10:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits displayed in the Armory. 2. The feature exhibit booth provides members an opportunity to acquaint the public with a specific phase of their club or chapter. The booth can show what they learned, the activities in which they have participated, or contributions of their organization to the community. Judges will insist upon a high quality of products and materials used in the exhibit. A high scoring exhibit will be artistically arranged, colorful, attractive and well lighted. 3. Booths must be designed, constructed and installed by organization members only. Instructors, leaders and parents may only supervise Gold Country Fair 57

59 This rule will be enforced, and if not followed may result in disqualification. 4. The entry form must be signed by a junior member of the organization. 5. All booths shall be 10 feet by 10 feet. Side and back panels of booths are 4 feet high. 6. Extension cords must be provided by exhibitor. Cords must be heavy-duty 3-wire (grounded) type. Maximum 20 foot in length. 7. All materials & decorations used in booths must be made from non-flammable material, or treated with a flame retardant, and are subject to inspection by the Fire Marshal. 8. Exhibitors must make arrangements with the Building Supervisor for a time to replace fruits, vegetables, etc., which deteriorate during the Fair. 9. LIMITS Only twelve feature booths will be accepted (includes 4- H, FFA & Junior). Feature Booths shall be limited to one entry by a Chapter or Club. ENTRY FEE $12.00 PER ENTRY PER PREMIUMS OFFERED PER 4TH $70 $60 $50 $40 DIVISION FEATURE EXHIBITS FFA CHAPTERS DIVISION FEATURE EXHIBITS 4-H DIVISION FEATURE EXHIBITS JUNIOR 1 Any theme 4-H CLOTHING & TEXTILES Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Clothing & Textile entries must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair; must have been made by the exhibitor and completed within one year of the opening date of the Fair; must be clean and pressed. 2. An exhibit may be wearable clothing, or wearable needlework such as knitting, crochet or embroidery work, or a non-wearable item made in a 4-H Clothing and Textiles project under the supervision of a recognized 4-H Clothing & Textiles Leader. 3. Limits Twelve (12) different exhibits, each to be listed separately and identified by name on entry form (dress, blouse, crocheted shawl, etc.). Primary members limited to six (6) entries in their class only. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION H CLOTHING & TEXTILES PRIMARY MEMBERS DIVISION H CLOTHING & TEXTILES JUNIOR MEMBERS DIVISION H CLOTHING & TEXTILES INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS DIVISION H CLOTHING & TEXTILES SENIOR MEMBERS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Single Item, specify 2 Coordinated Exhibit, specify 3 Any Knit or Crochet item, specify 4-H FOODS & NUTRITION Entries Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6, at 12 Noon (Judging open to the public) Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Foods & Nutrition entries must have been made by the exhibitor, NO MIXES; must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Premium Book; foods that require refrigeration cannot be entered; pies must be on aluminum pie plates, all other items on white paper or heavy cardboard and covered with plastic bags, except breads may be in the plastic bag only. 2. Decorated Cakes and Other Decorated Items must be freshly decorated. 3. Quantities Muffins, biscuits, rolls, cookies, candies - one half dozen; Cakes 1/2 cake plus enough for one slice that judge will remove; Bread 1/2 loaf; Monster Cookies, Popcorn Balls, Candied Apples two. 4. All Foods & Nutrition entries will be disposed of at the close of the Fair. Only Table Settings, ribbons, and checks are to be picked up. 5. Management has the right to remove/or dispose of food items if they deteriorate during the Fair. 6. Limits Twelve (12) different exhibits, each to be listed separately and identified by name on entry form. Primary members limited to six (6) entries in their class only. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION H FOODS & NUTRITION PRIMARY MEMBERS DIVISION H FOODS & NUTRITION JUNIOR MEMBERS DIVISION H FOODS & NUTRITION INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS DIVISION H FOODS & NUTRITION SENIOR MEMBERS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Any Item, specify 2 Table Setting FAMILY RECIPE (Table setting to consist of a menu for a nutritionally balanced complete meal, place mat, a place setting for one using paper and/or plastic dishes and utensils, and a centerpiece. Maximum size: 2 x 2.) DIVISION H FOODS & NUTRITION ALL MEMBERS 1 Decorated Cakes Cake may be real, or Styrofoam form may be used provided the shape is one which could reasonable be achieved through baking; base not to be judged. 2 Any Other Decorated Item, specify 2017 Gold Country Fair 58

60 4-H FOOD PRESERVATION Entries Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Sept. 7, at 3:30 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Canning & Preserved Entries: Must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair. Must have been made by the exhibitor within one year of the opening date of the Fair. Must be sealed in standard canning jars (See Rules 6 & 7). Must be two jars of the same size and from the same batch. 2. All dried products must be wrapped or sealed in clear plastic, or sealed in clear jars. 3. Must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Premium Book. 4. Foods that require refrigeration cannot be entered. 5. Standard Jars: Must be a clear glass container specifically designed for canning purposes. All canning may be in a Quart, Pint or Half Pint jar. No special covers or lids allowed and No drinking jars allowed. 6. Seals: All jars must be tightly sealed, with rings. No Paraffin Seals Allowed. 7. Labels: All jars must be neatly labeled with two small labels (not larger than 2" x 2", as labels block view of contents). LABEL ON FRONT OF JAR to state: name of product, date of pack, method used. LABEL ON BOTTOM OF JAR to state: division number, class number, exhibitor s name. 8. Methods of Canning Jams and jellies open kettle or water bath. 9. Tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) simmering water bath (or under pressure). 10. All vegetables and non-acid foods under pressure. 11. Low-acid foods under pressure. 12. Low-acid fruit such as figs, should be made more acid by adding lemon juice, as directed in the University Agriculture Extension Service leaflet Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables. 13. Two Jars: One jar of all products being considered for awards, which have not otherwise been eliminated from consideration, WILL BE OPENED. The other jar will be for display. Judge will decide which jar will be opened. Opened jars may be picked up by exhibitor on Thurs. after judging or on Monday after the fair. 14. Limits Twelve (12) different exhibits, each to be listed separately as determined by judge and identified by name on entry form. Primary members limited to six (6). DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION H CANNING PRIMARY MEMBERS DIVISION H CANNING JUNIOR MEMBERS DIVISION H CANNING INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR MEMBERS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Any Item, specify DIVISION H DRYING PRIMARY MEMBERS DIVISION H DRYING JUNIOR MEMBERS DIVISION H DRYING INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR MEMBERS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Any Item, specify 4-H ARTS, CRAFTS & FURNISHINGS Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Entries must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair; must have been made by the exhibitor and completed within one year of the opening date of the fair. 2. Paintings & drawings must be mounted or matted on heavy paper or cardboard, and not larger than 16" x 20". NO FRAMES OR GLASS ALLOWED. Must be labeled on the back with division number, class number and exhibitor s name. 3. This division includes projects such as leatherwork, ceramics, macramé, paintings, drawings, and other craft items, as well as home furnishings projects. An exhibit may also be a table-setting, a non-wearable textile, needlework item or wearable clothing. 4. All exhibits must have been made in a 4-H arts, crafts or furnishings Project, under supervision of a recognized 4-H Arts, Crafts or Furnishings Leader. 5. Limits Twelve (12) different exhibits, each to be listed separately and identified by name on entry form. Primary members limited to six (6) entries in their class only. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION H ARTS, CRAFTS & FURNISHINGS PRIMARY MEMBERS DIVISION H ARTS, CRAFTS & FURNISHINGS JUNIOR MEMBERS DIVISION H ARTS, CRAFTS & FURNISHINGS INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS DIVISION H ARTS, CRAFTS & FURNISHINGS SENIOR MEMBERS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Any Item, specify 2 Collections - Collection of small items (10 or more), specify 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISIONS Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at 12 Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Photographs must be mounted or matted on heavy paper or cardboard, and not larger than 16" x 20". 2. NO FRAMES OR GLASS ALLOWED. 3. Must be labeled on the back with division number, class number and exhibitor s name. 4. Entry must be identified on entry form (i.e. Set of 5 prints on mounting board; Single photo, 5" x 7" landscape; Photo album containing 20 pictures) Gold Country Fair 59

61 5. Limits Twelve (12) different exhibits, each to be listed separately and identified by name on entry form. Primary members limited to six (6) entries in their class only. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS as determined by judge BEST OF DIVISION $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION H PHOTOGRAPHY PRIMARY MEMBERS DIVISION H PHOTOGRAPHY JUNIOR MEMBERS DIVISION H PHOTOGRAPHY INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS DIVISION H PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR MEMBERS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Any Item, specify 4-H AGRICULTURE & GARDENING Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits Received at the Sierra Building. 2. Primary Senior members use same division and class numbers. 3. The quality desired in agricultural product exhibits is the quality that brings the best financial return in the commercial market, and such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as that state of ripeness required by Section of the California Agricultural Code in order to be considered for awards. Mature means having reached that state of ripeness which will insure the completion of the ripening process to a degree which will insure palatability after the removal of the product from the tree, plant or vine. Overripe means having an advanced state of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state. 4. Bring only the number of specimens required. In All Other Classes, bring the quantity listed for similar entries. 5. See Junior Agriculture Department for quantities required for display. 6. Preparation of Vegetables - Apples - polished (no oil or wax) with or without stems Beets - clean with 1 stem Bell Peppers - trim stem close Cabbage - trimmed Carrots - clean with 1 stem Celery - one unit Corn - tip trimmed and shuck one strip Corn, Indian - all husks pulled back Dried beans or peas - ½ cup in open container Onions - remove first layer of skin only, trim tops Radishes - leave greens on Rhubarb - remove leaves Root vegetables - trimmed Tomatoes - stemless 7. Monstrosities will not be considered for premium awards. SEE Senior Agriculture Department for Grand & Gross and Farmyard Follies and Eisley s Wine Barrel Gardens DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd Enter on line at DIVISION 470 AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE 1 Fruit & Pod Vegetables, specify 2 Leafy & Stem Vegetables, specify 3 Root, Bulb & Tuber Vegetables, specify 4 Vine Crops, specify 5 Herbs, specify 6 All Others, not listed, specify 7 Fruit, specify DIVISION FLORICULTURE 1 Potted Plants foliage 2 Potted Plants flowering 3 Cacti & Succulents 4 Dish Gardens 5 Miscellaneous, specify 4-H MISC. PROJECTS DIVISIONS Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at 12 Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. List entries separately by name on entry form, with a brief description. Items should be different, meaning unlike in material used, pattern or style. 2. Small similar items should be mounted and shown in sets of 4 or more, which would count as one entry. 3. Listed project on entry form. 4. Limits Eight (8) different exhibits, each to be listed separately and identified by name on entry form. Primary members limited to four (4) entries in their class only. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION H EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY PRIMARY MEMBERS DIVISION H EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY JUNIOR MEMBERS DIVISION H EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR MEMBERS DIVISION H ALL OTHER PROJECTS PRIMARY MEMBERS DIVISION H ALL OTHER PROJECTS JUNIOR MEMBERS 2017 Gold Country Fair 60

62 DIVISION H ALL OTHER PROJECTS INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR MEMBERS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Any Item, specify OPEN JUNIOR DIVISIONS DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 1. SEE INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES. 2. A 4-H member may exhibit in an Open Junior Division if that exhibitor is not, or has not been, enrolled in a 4-H project that pertains to that division within 60 days prior to the Fair. 3. REFER TO LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT APPLY TO THESE DIVISIONS. 4. Substitutions may be made at any time up to 24 hours prior to first delivery date, as listed, but not after that time. 5. BIRTHDATE MUST BE ON ENTRY FORM. 6. Junior Exhibitors must sign their own entry form. 7. Junior departments are open to Placer County youth at least 5 years of age and must not be older than 17 years of age on January 1, All entries in the following divisions must have been made, collected, grown or prepared and entered by exhibitors within one year of the opening date of the Fair, except as otherwise noted. 9. Building Supervisors have the right to refuse to accept entries that are obviously violating the rules and requirements stated in the Premium Book pertaining to their department. 10. The Board of Directors will use every precaution in their power for the safe preservation of all articles on exhibit, but will not be accountable for loss or damage. 11. Any item not picked up on the Monday following the Fair between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. will be disposed of by the Fair. JUNIOR AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 29 at Noon Entries Received:...Tues., Sept. 5 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6 at 3:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits Received at the Sierra Building. 2. The Quality Desired in agricultural product exhibits is the quality that brings the best financial return in the commercial market, and such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as that state of ripeness required by Section of the California Agricultural Code in order to be considered for awards. Mature means having reached that state of ripeness which will insure the completion of the ripening process to a degree which will insure palatability after the removal of the product from the tree, plant or vine. Overripe means having an advanced state of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state. 3. Bring only the number of specimens required. In All Other Classes, bring the quantity listed for similar entries. 4. Preparation of Vegetables Apples - polished (no oil or wax) with or without stems Beets - clean with 1 stem Bell Peppers - trim stem close Cabbage - trimmed Carrots - clean with 1 stem Celery - one unit Corn - tip trimmed and shuck one strip Corn, Indian - all husks pulled back Dried beans or peas - ½ cup in open container Onions - remove first layer of skin only, trim tops Radishes - leave greens on Rhubarb - remove leaves Root vegetables - trimmed Tomatoes - stemless 4. Monstrosities will not be considered for premium awards. SEE Senior Agriculture Department for Grand & Gross and Growing Gold in the Mother Lode Scarecrows and Eisley s Wine Barrel Gardens DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION FRUITS 1 Most unusual fruit 2 Any fruit, specify on entry form DIVISION VEGETABLES 1 Most unusual vegetable 2 Any vegetable, specify on entry form DIVISION HERBS 1 Any herb, specify on entry form (3) DIVISION MISCELLANEOUS 1 Sunflower (1 head) DIVISION MOMMY (or DADDY) AND ME This division is designed for our youngest exhibitors. Participants must be younger than 5-years-old. Show off the fruit, vegetables or herbs you grew with your little one and join the fun! 1 Any fruit 2 Any vegetable 3 Any other - specify EGG DIVISION Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 29 at Noon Entries Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Fri., Sept. 8, at 11:00 a.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Entries received in the Sierra Building. 2. Fair will furnish sanitary egg cartons for display. Please transport your washed eggs in a non-porous sanitary container. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION NO CHICKEN EGGS 1 White (one dozen) 2017 Gold Country Fair 61

63 2 Brown 3 Other DIVISION NO. 496 OTHER EGGS 1 Other, specify (1/2 dozen) DIVISION NO. 498 PEE-WEE EGGS 1 Pee-Wee, All (1/2 dozen) JUNIOR FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 29 at Noon Entries Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits received at the Sierra Building. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd POTTED PLANT DIVISIONS To be eligible for entry, a potted plant specimen must have been in the possession and care of the exhibitor for a period of not less than 4 months. Plants to be in suitable pots (cans not acceptable) with drainage saucers, 6 or larger, except for African Violets and other miniature plants. If pots are to hang from ceiling, specify Hanging on entry form and provide a hanger. DIVISION 500 FOLIAGE PLANTS 1 Potted Plants, trailing, vining, specify 2 Potted Plants, upright, specify DIVISION FLOWERING PLANTS 1 Potted Plants, trailing, vining, specify 2 Potted Plants, upright, specify DIVISION CACTI & SUCCULENTS 1 Cactus 2 Succulent DIVISION DISH GARDEN 1 Dish Garden, using Cacti and/or Succulents, at least 3 rooted, growing plants 2 Dish Garden, at least 3 rooted, growing plants (no Cacti or Succulents) 3 Terrarium, must be covered, at least 3 rooted, growing plants ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 15 at Noon Entries Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits received at the Sierra Building. 2. Exhibits in the Floriculture Dept. must have been grown by the exhibitor within the county, except classes for arrangements. 3. Maximum width of arrangements shall be 30 inches. 4. Fresh flower or plant material must be used in all classes except dry arrangement divisions; no artificial coloring of fresh plant material; no artificial flowers or foliage except in classes specified for silk. 5. Foliage permitted in all arrangements, unless otherwise noted. Succulents may be classed as foliage. A minimum of painted or colored plant material that is dried or treated, may be used. 6. Accessories permitted in all classes, unless otherwise noted, but emphasis to be on plant material. Using artificial fruits and vegetables as accessories is permitted. Use fresh only if schedule calls for it. 7. All accessories and containers must be marked on the bottom with the exhibitor s name. The attendants in charge will furnish all possible protection, but disclaim all liability for loss or damage to the property of the exhibitor. 1. To be eligible for entry, a potted plant specimen must have been in the possession and care of the exhibitor for a period of not less than 4 months. 8. Exhibitor is free to work in whatever style he or she deems best for theme expression, such as free style, traditional, familiar modern, etc. However, free style does not mean we do not operate within the framework of basic art principles of design. 9. Exhibitors should replace deteriorating flowers on Saturday only, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Use gate 2, Sacramento St. entrance. 10. Limit Two entries per class, and a total of eight (8) arrangements per exhibitor. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION MOMMY (OR DADDY) AND ME This division is designed for our youngest exhibitors. Participants must be younger than 5-years-old. Grow a plant or create an arrangement with your little one and join the fun! 2017 Gold Country Fair 62

64 1 Any potted plant - specify 2 Floral arrangement (dry, silk or fresh). Using Blue Jeans & Country Dreams as your arrangement theme. DIVISION 508 ARRANGEMENTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9 1 BOUNTIFUL HARVEST Silk/dry 2 FALL FANTASY Fresh 3 TWIST & SHOUT Mini DIVISION 510 ARRANGEMENTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12 1 DREAM CATCHER Silk/dry 2 PLAY GROUND Fresh 3 TINKER TOYS Mini DIVISION 512 ARRANGEMENTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 1 ROLLER COASTER Silk/dry 2 FAIRY GARDEN Fresh 3 ANGRY BIRDS Mini DIVISION 513 TABLE SETTINGS 1 TABLE SETTINGS TAILGATIN' Table setting to consist of a menu for a nutritionally balanced complete meal, place mat, a place setting for one using paper and/or plastic dishes and utensils, and a centerpiece. Maximum size: 2' x 2'. JUNIOR HOME ARTS DEPARTMENTS 1. For important dates and times see individual departments. 2. Exhibits received in the armory building. 3. Divisions are open to residents of Placer County only. 4. Refer to local and state rules that apply to these divisions. PRESERVED FOODS DIVISIONS Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m....wed., Aug. 30, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Aug. 31, at 4:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits will be displayed in the Armory Building. 2. Canning & Preserved Entries: Must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair. Must have been made by the exhibitor within one year of the opening date of the Fair. Must be sealed in standard canning jars. Must be two jars of the same size and from the same batch. 3. All dried products must be wrapped or sealed in clear plastic, or sealed clear jars. 4. Must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Premium Book. 5. Standard Jars: Must be a clear glass container specifically designed for canning purposes. All canning may be in a Quart, Pint, or Half Pint jar. No special covers or lids allowed and No drinking jars allowed. 6. Seals: All jars must be tightly sealed, with rings. No Paraffin Seals Allowed. 7. Labels: All jars must be neatly labeled with two small labels (not larger than 2" x OF 2", as block view of contents). LABEL ON FRONT OF JAR to state: name of product, date of pack, method used. LABEL ON BOTTOM OF JAR to state: division number, class number, exhibitor s name. 8. Methods of Canning - Jam and jelly - open kettle or water bath. 9. Tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) - simmering water bath (or under pressure). 10. All vegetables and non-acid foods - under pressure. 11. Low-acid foods - under pressure. 12. Low-acid fruit such as figs, should be made more acid by adding lemon juice, as directed in the University Agriculture Extension Service leaflet Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables. 13. Two Jars: One jar of all products being considered for awards, which have not otherwise been eliminated from consideration, WILL BE OPENED. The other jar will be for display. Judge will decide which jar will be opened. Opened jars may be picked up by exhibitor after judging on Monday after the Fair. 14. Limit - eight (8) different exhibits, each to be listed separately by name on entry form. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION 514 CANNING ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 10 DIVISION 516 CANNING ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 11 THRU 17 (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Canning, Jams & Jellies, specify 2 Canning, Fruits, specify 3 Canning, Vegetables, specify 4 Canning, not listed, specify DIVISION 518 DRIED FOODS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 10 DIVISION 520 DRIED FOODS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 11 THRU 17 1 Dried meat, specify 2 Dried fruit or vegetable, specify BAKING & CONFECTIONS DIVISIONS Entries Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6, at Noon (open to the public) Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Foods & Nutrition entries must have been made by the exhibitor, NO MIXES; must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Premium Book; foods that require refrigeration cannot be entered; pies must be 2017 Gold Country Fair 63

65 on aluminum pie plates, all other items on white paper plates or heavy cardboard and covered with plastic bags, except breads may be in plastic bags only. 2. Decorated Cakes and Other Decorated Items must be freshly decorated. 3. Quantities Muffins, biscuits, rolls, cookies, candies one half dozen; Cakes 1/2 cake plus enough for one slice that judge will remove; Bread 1/2 loaf; Monster Cookies, Popcorn Balls, Candied Apples two. 4. All Foods & Nutrition entries will be disposed of at the close of the Fair. Only Table Settings, ribbons, and checks are to be picked up. 5. Management has the right to remove/or dispose of food items if they deteriorate during the Fair. 6. Limits Eight (8) different exhibits, each to be listed separately and identified by name on entry form (Example: banana bread, sugar cookies, chocolate fudge, etc.). DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium DIVISION 522 COOKIES ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 10 DIVISION 524 COOKIES ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 11 THRU 17 (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Cookies, any kind, specify DIVISION 526 BAKING & CONFECTIONS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9 DIVISION 528 BAKING & CONFECTIONS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12 DIVISION 530 BAKING & CONFECTIONS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Breads, any kind, specify (i.e. muffins, biscuits, coffee cake) 2 Cake, any kind, specify 3 Confections, any kind, specify (i.e., popcorn balls, candied apples, fudge) 4 Any other baked goods, specify (i.e., pie, cheesecake, cobbler) DIVISION 532 DECORATED ITEMS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 17 1 Any Decorated Item, specify DIVISION MOMMY (or DADDY) AND ME This division is designed for our youngest exhibitors. Participants must be younger than 5-years-old. Create a special memory baking with your little one and join the fun! 1 Cookie or cupcakes - specify CLOTHING & TEXTILE DIVISIONS Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Clothing & Textile entries must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair; must have been made by the exhibitor and completed within one year of the opening date of the Fair; must be clean and pressed. 2. An exhibit may be wearable clothing, or wearable needlework such as knitting, crochet or embroidery work, or a non-wearable item. 3. Limits Eight (8) different exhibits, each to be listed separately and identified by name on entry form (i.e. dress, blouse, crocheted shawl). DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION 534 CLOTHING & TEXTILES WEARABLE ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9 DIVISION 536 CLOTHING & TEXTILES WEARABLE ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12 DIVISION 538 CLOTHING & TEXTILES WEARABLE ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Any sewn single item, specify 2 Any knit or crochet item, specify 3 Coordinated outfit, specify DIVISION 540 HOUSEHOLD ITEM ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 12 DIVISION 542 HOUSEHOLD ITEM ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Quilt, specify 2 Afghan, specify 3 Any other item, specify DIVISION 544 MISCELLANEOUS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 12 DIVISION 546 MISCELLANEOUS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Cross-stitch, specify 2 Any crafty item, specify 3 Any other item, specify JUNIOR ARTS & CRAFTS DEPARTMENT 1. Exhibits received at the Armory Building. 2. Entries must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair; must have been made by the exhibitor and completed within one year of the opening date of the Fair. 3. Paintings & drawings must be mounted or matted on heavy paper or cardboard, and not larger than 16" x 20". NO FRAMES OR GLASS ALLOWED. Must be labeled on the back with division number, class number and exhibitor s name. 4. Pre-cut or Pre-stamped items must have a note attached stating which portion of the exhibit was completed by the exhibitor. 5. Management will use every precaution within its power for the safe preservation of all exhibits, but WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE to any exhibit. Exhibitors wishing insurance coverage must arrange for their own insurance. 6. All exhibits must be in good taste, suitable for family viewing, or may be subject to removal by management. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 2017 Gold Country Fair 64

66 NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION 548 JUNIOR ARTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9 DIVISION 550 JUNIOR ARTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12 DIVISION 552 JUNIOR ARTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 Limit three entries per class (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Any painting, specify 2 Any drawing, specify 3 Any other creative art, specify 4 Theme Blue Jeans & Country Dreams DIVISION 554 JUNIOR CREATIVE CRAFTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9 DIVISION 556 JUNIOR CREATIVE CRAFTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12 DIVISION 558 JUNIOR CREATIVE CRAFTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 Limit four entries per class (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Creative Craft, any article, specify (includes ceramics, paper mache, etc.) 2 Memory Craft DIVISION 560 JUNIOR ARTS & CRAFTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9 DIVISION 562 JUNIOR ARTS & CRAFTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12 DIVISION 564 JUNIOR ARTS & CRAFTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 Limit two entries per class (Use same class number for all divisions) 1 Woodwork, specify 2 Lego, any entry (must be mounted on a hard board, no cardboard) 3 Model, specify (model of vehicle, house, building, scene, etc. 3 dimensional) 4 Diorama (a miniature three dimensional scene viewed from the side) 5 Decorated Hats (any cap or hat displaying your unique personality DIVISION OUTSIDE THE BOX Gold Country Fair goes GREEN in this fun contest. Create a memorable object with a recyclable box using highly recyclable items to decorate your box. Boxes can be as small as you wish with the maximum size no longer than 9x12x18 (file box). 1 Decorated - Outside the Box FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT JUNIOR POETRY 1. Limit: Two entries per exhibitor per class. 2. Poems of any length, in any form, single or double spaced will be accepted. 3. Submit original 8-1/2" x 11" on white paper to be judged, and one additional copy. 4. Label copy with name and mailing address on back. 5. Published poems, or those previously awarded with cash prizes of more than $20 are excluded from entry. 6. All poems must be in English, and the work of the exhibitor. 7. Please observe good taste in selection for entering items. 8. Adults enter in the Amateur Poetry Division. DIVISION 566 JUNIOR AMATEUR POETRY 1 Cowboy 2 Humor 3 Love/Inspirational 4 Jingles or Limericks 5 Written for or about Children 6 Any other, specify JUNIOR COLLECTIONS Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Entries are displayed in the Armory Building. 2. Collections to consist of a minimum of 10 small items, such as Buttons, Cards, Coins, Stamps, Stickers, etc. Must be securely mounted, not larger than 2' x 2', and include a card or sign with information concerning the collection. Judges to consider quality, variety, method of display, originality, and educational value. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge) BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION 568 COLLECTIONS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9 DIVISION 570 COLLECTIONS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12 DIVISION COLLECTIONS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17 LIMIT - 1 ENTRY PER (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Collection of small items (10 or more), specify DIVISION PINTEREST LOCAL DIVISION Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m, Armory Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. We have created a division for the Pinterest inspired. There are so many fun and exciting Do-It-Yourself projects, yummy recipes, fashion advice, and so much more on Pinterest. We want you to bring them to life and show them off! Entries must include a description (if applicable, two-page max.) with pictures in hard copy electronic version. If project is not an original project, please include the original source in your description. 1 Food & Drink 2 Gardening 3 DIY Home Projects & Home Decor 4 DIY Art, Crafts, Design, Photography 5 Fashion, Hair, Beauty 6 Gifts 7 Anything & Everything Else *Project descriptions and directions will become property of the Gold Country Fair once submitted. We shall reserve the right to replicate the projects, post projects on our website, copy and share with fair Gold Country Fair 65

67 goers as we see fit. Credit will be given to exhibitor. AGRICULTURE MECHANICS LOCAL JUNIOR DIVISION Entries Received:...Tues., Sept. 5, from Noon - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Sept. 6, (TBD) Silent Auction:...Sat., Sept. 9, from Noon - 4:00 p.m....sun., Sept. 10, from Noon - 4:00 p.m. Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Entries will be received, exhibited and judged in the Armory Building. 2. Students must be enrolled in a high school following the California State plan for vocational agriculture. 3. Exhibits may not be purchased items, project must be a product of the student's completed class in Agricultural Mechanics. 4. Exhibitor must have been the major contributor to building the project. 5. No entry can be shown more than one calendar year. 6. Entries are limited to one project per exhibitor, and projects cannot be entered in more than one class. 7. Each high school competing may only bring a maximum of five (5) projects, for a total of fifteen (15) projects in this department. 8. All projects must be completed. Additions or embellishments will NOT be allowed once the project is received by Gold Country Fair. 9. Group entry must specify a single name for the group. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING ENTRY FEE $3.00 RIBBONS ONLY 1st 3rd DIVISION 582 Small Projects DIVISION 583 Medium Projects DIVISION 584 Large Projects DIVISION 585 Group Projects 1 Wood Technology 2 Metal Fabrication 3 Farm Equipment SILENT AUCTION RULES 1. Exhibitor may establish a minimum bid. 2. Buyers must be registered. Buyer registration can be done at the Jr. Livestock Auction on Saturday or at the Silent Auction table located in the Armory building during Silent Auction hours Noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday only. 3. Project must be entered and judged in an Ag. Mechanics Division in order to be considered for the Silent Auction. 4. One (1) entry per exhibitor is allowed. 5. Judge determines projects eligible for the Silent Auction. 6. Exhibitor may establish a minimum bid. 7. Only first place exhibits will be considered for auction. 8. Final bids will be accepted and processed on Sunday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m. ALL Buyers must pay via credit card with information given at Buyer Registration! Any Buyer wishing to pay by check must be present Sunday at 4:00 p.m. SALE ITEMS WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO BUYERS UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Exhibits received at the Armory Building. 2. Entries must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair. 3. Must have been taken by the exhibitor within one year of the opening date of the Fair. 4. If processed by exhibitor, note on entry form. 5. Must be mounted or matted on heavy paper or cardboard, and not larger than 16" x 20". NO FRAMES OR GLASS ALLOWED. Minimum picture size is 3" x 4"; Minimum mounted size is 5" x 7". 6. Limit A total of eight (8) entries per exhibitor. Each to be listed separately by name on entry form. 7. All exhibitors must be in good taste, suitable for family viewing or may be subject to removal by management, DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS as determined by judge BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION 576 PHOTOGRAPHY Entry by Exhibitors ages 5-9 DIVISION 578 PHOTOGRAPHY Entry by Exhibitors ages DIVISION 580 PHOTOGRAPHY Entry by Exhibitors ages Black & White Photography 2 Color Photography 3 Digital Black & White Photography 4 Digital Color Photography 5 Mobilography, Friends Family 6 Mobilography, Selfies 7 Mobilography, Landscape 8 Mobilography, Pets 9 Mobilography, Theme, Blue Jeans & Country Dreams ROOM PROJECTS Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 15 at Noon Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m Exhibits Judged:...Thurs., Aug. 31, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Each classroom can enter a maximum of three (3) project(s) in the Fair s Competition. 2. Projects may be under the supervision of a teacher, home school or other youth organization other than 4-H or FFA 3. Projects must have been started and completed during the 12 month period preceding the Fair. Projects made from kits are not eligible. Component parts should be made by the exhibitor whenever possible. 4. Best of Show Ribbon(s) at judge s discretion. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE DIVISION 586 PRE-SCHOOL (See classes 1 through 5 below) DIVISION 587 PRIMARY (K through 3rd) (See classes 1 through 5 below) DIVISION 588 ELEMENTARY (4th through 6th) (See classes 1 through 5 below) DIVISION 590 JUNIOR HIGH (7th through 9th) 2017 Gold Country Fair 66

68 (See classes 1 through 5 below) DIVISION 592 HIGH SCHOOL (10th through 12th) (See classes 1 through 5 below) 1 Following the Fair s Theme 2 Science 3 School Newspaper/Yearbook 4 California Missions 5 Golden Gate Bridge (no larger than 2 x 3) 6 Project made by class or group of students 7 Any other (specify) Class Project Scorecard Educational Value 30% Ingenuity 30% Attractiveness 20% Artistic Arrangement 5% Completeness 15% Total 100% INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 15 at Noon Entries Received:...Tues., Aug. 29, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m Exhibits Judged:...Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. Classes are open to students (7 through 12 grade) enrolled in a Vocational Education Program at any Placer County School. 2. Only projects made in school under the supervision of an instructor may be entered in this section. 3. Projects must have been made during the present school year. 4. The instructor must sign your entry form. 5. Entries will be displayed in the Armory Building. 6. Best of Show Ribbon(s) at judges discretion DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF DIVISION - $5 premium RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd DIVISION 596 WOODWORKING Grades 7 thru 8 DIVISION 598 WOODWORKING Grades 9 thru 12 DIVISION 600 WELDING Grades 7 thru 8 DIVISION 602 WELDING Grades 9 thru 12 LIMIT 2 ENTRIES PER (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Any Item, Beginning, specify 2 Any Item, Advanced, specify DIVISION 604 TRASH CAN CONTEST ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY TRASH CAN CONTEST Entries Close:...Tues., Aug. 8 Entries Received:...Tuesday, Aug. 29 Exhibits Judged:...Tuesday, Aug. 29 Exhibits Released:...Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1. One trash can per organization (i.e. 4-H club can enter one (1) trash can in the sheep barn, one (1) trash can in the poultry barn, etc.) 2. Group must provide their own trash can. 3. Decorations must reflect theme of the Fair, "Blue Jeans & Country Dreams" Score Card for Judging Showmanship Theme... 40% Educational Value... 30% Creativity... 20% Quality... 10% One winning trash can per barn will be chosen. Prize will be awarded at the Sunday Awards Assembly. The Fair Manager reserves the right to change documentation, wording, phrases and the overall final right to interpretation of this handbook in its entirety. FAIRGROUNDS 2017 Gold Country Fair 67

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