Adult Division Rules and Regulations

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1 Adult Division Rules and Regulations 1. Open to any adult resident of Rapides Parish. 2. Only products may be exhibited. (Made since the 2009 fair) Articles previously exhibited will be disqualified. 3. Prizes will be awarded only to articles deemed worthy of a prize by the judges. 4. Articles that are not on this premium list will not be accepted for exhibit. 5. Only one article may be entered for each premium by any one exhibitor. 6. Canned products accepted in standard jars only (ex. Ball, Kerr, Mason, and Golden Harvest jars. 7. All items not advancing to State Fair are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, Articles not picked up after the Rapides Parish Fair must be picked up between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 18, At the end of this period, if not claimed, these items will be donated to a worthy cause, Exception Fresh Fruits and Vegetables will be disposed of at the fairgrounds, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 17, *Instructions for items progressing to the State fair are available as separate fact sheet. You may obtain one from the Extension/4-H office. 9. Permission by the exhibitor must be given at time of entry in order for articles to be sent to the state fair. ALL RULES, REGULATIONS, PREMIUM OFFERINGS, ETC., APPEARING IN THIS CATALOG ARE SUBJECT TO CORRECTION IN EVENT OF ANY PRINTING ERRORS THAT WOULD TEND TO CHANGE THE MEANING OR INTENT.

2 Class 1 - Clothing (Please bring garments on hangers) SECTION A Adult Division 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Child s dress or outfit (ages 3-5) Child s dress or outfit (age 6-9) Child s pants and top set Smocked, hand sewn or embroidered child s garment Pant s suit (adult) 2 pieces, matching or coordinate 6. Blouse (lady s) set in sleeves and collar Blouse (lady s) other type Shirt (man) , Shirt (boy s) Dress (daytime, street or church) adult Sleeping garment (infant & preschool) Vest Toddler s dress (age 1-3) Sleepwear (adult) Ribbon embroidery on a garment Hostess wear Pre-teen/tee s dress Child s coat Kitchen apron Robe (child or adult) Pants (men or boy s) Apron (functional) Apron (fancy or holiday) Robe (child or adult) Pants (men or boys) Child s hat (no knit or crochet) Adult Hat (no hit or crochet) piece ensemble (adult) Appliquéd garment (no readymade) Skirt (adult) Pants (lady s) Skirt & matching blouse Appliqued garment (no ready made) Wearable art Child s costume Adult Costume Jumper (adult) Jumper (child) Cloth purse Patchwork jacket 7: Hand beaded article Tailored coat or suit (lined coat or jacket) Miscellaneous (not in Premium 1-42) Clothing articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

3 Class 2 Handmade Knit or Crochet Superintendent: Patsy Casida Premiums- 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $6.00 $5.50 $ Sweater or jacket (man or boy) 2. Sweater or jacket (woman or girl) 3. Sweater (pre-schooler) 4. Set: hat (or cap) and scarf 5. Baby set sacque, cap and bootee 6. Stole, cape or poncho 7. Cape (adult) 8. Poncho (adult) 9. Stole, cape or poncho (child) 10. Collars (crochet or tatting) 11. Bedspread 12. Stuffed toys 13. Centerpieces 14. Crochet purse 15. Slippers (adult) 16. Slippers (child) 17. Vest (adult) 18. Vest (child) 19. Any other garment (not included in Premium 1-18) Handmade knit or crochet articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering. Class 3 Knit Premiums- 1 st 2 nd 3 rd $6.00 $5.50 $ Sweater or jacket (man or boy) 2. Sweater or jacket (woman or girl) 3. Sweater (pre-schooler) 4. Set: hat (or cap) and scarf 5. Baby set sacque, cap and bootee 6. Stole, cape or poncho 7. Collars 8. Bedspread 9. Purse 10. Slippers (child) 11. Slippers (adult) 12. Vest (adult) 13. Vest (child) 14. Stuffed toy or doll 15. Any other garment (not included in Premiums 1-14) Machine knit will not be sent to State Fair.

4 Class 4 Household or Home Improvement Superintendents: Helen and Frank Candilero, Roxie Castro, Linda Stuart, Daisy Dempsey AFGHANS 1 st 2 nd 3rd 1. Crocheted (baby) Crocheted (blocks) Crocheted (one piece) Crocheted (appliquéd or decorated) Knitted (child) Crocheted (panels/strips) Broomstick Knitted-block or strips Other mixed work afghan QUILTS-HAND QUILTED ONLY 10. Patchwork Appliqued Child or Baby Machine appliquéd & quilted quilt Machine quilted quilt QUILTS-MACHINE QUILTED ONLY 13. Patchwork Appliqued Child or baby quilt BEDROOM LINENS & PILLOWS 16. Quilt top (patchwork, (Patchwork, other) Crocheted bedspread Puff, cathedral or other quilt Bedspread Piece look and quilted quilt Foundation piecing Quillow Miniature Quilt Decorative pillow (crocheted) Decorated pillow (quilted) Decorated pillow (cross stitch Decorative pillow embroidery Decorative pillow (other) Homemade pillow cases (colored) Homemade pillow cases-embroidery Homemade pillowcases other Stuffed home decoration TABLE LINENS - TABLECLOTHS 33. Crocheted doilies Handmade tablecloth (cross stitch, embroidery, etc.) Crocheted Table runner Other NEEDLECRAFT (OTHER THAN PILLOWS) 38. Crocheted doilies Quilted accessories (no pillow or throws) Quilted wall hanging Candlewicking (no pillows) Tatting

5 43. Other than above Needlepoint Crewel embroidery Swedish embroidery (huck) Teneriffe embroidery (chicken-scratch or snowflaking) AREA RUGS 48. Hooked Braided Crochet Household or home improvement articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

6 Food Preservation Classes 5-9 Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Class 5 Canned Vegetables Superintendents: Frances Philpot (All foods must be canned in standard canning jars Kerr, Ball Golden Harvest, etc. Foods canned in mayonnaise jars, etc, will be disqualified.) Canning entries will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for that entry at the State Fair and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering. 1. Quart or pint green beans 2. Pint carrots (sliced or diced) 3. Pint corn (whole grain) 4. Pint peas (crowder, purple hull, cream etc. 5. Pint okra and tomatoes 6. Pint squash 7. Quart or pint tomatoes 8. Pint lima beans 9. Pint greens 10. Pint okra 11. Quart vegetable soup mix 12. Pint cream style corn Class 6 Canned Fruits Superintendent: Julia Helire 13. Quart blackberries 14. Quart figs 15. Quart peaches (halves) 16. Quart peaches (sliced) 17. Quart pears (sliced) 18. Quart pears (halves) 19. Quart dewberries 20. Quart boysenberries 21. Quart blueberries 22. Quart huckleberries 23. Pint apple or pear sauce Class 7 Preserves, Jellies, Marmalades, Jams Superintendents: Jackie Jones, Geraldine Mayo and Exie Kato (Jellies will not be judged if sealed with paraffin; a standard glass jar with a 2-piece lid must be used. Where fruit is not specified owners should label the jar as to fruit used) 24. Pint or half-pint crabapple jelly 25. Pint or half-pint grape jelly 26. Pint or half-pint plum jelly 27. Pint or half-pint mayhaw jelly 28. Pint or half-pint muscadine jelly 29. Pint or half-pint blackberry jelly 30. Pint or half-pint dewberry jelly 31. Pint or half-pint any other jelly 32. Pint or half-pint pepper jelly

7 33. Pint or half-pint blueberry jelly 34. Pint or half-pint fig jam 35. Pint or half-pint blackberry or dewberry jam 36. Pint or half pint strawberry jam 37. Pint or half pint strawberry fig jam 38. Pint or half-pint peach jam 39. Pint or half-pint plum jam 40. Pint or half-pint apple jelly 41. Pint or half-pint fig preserves 42. Pint or half-pint other preserves 43. Pint or half-pint pear preserves 44. Pint or half-pint peach preserves 45. Pint or half-pint strawberry preserves 46. Pint or half-pint blueberry jam 47. Pint or half-pint pear conserve 48. Pint or half-pint fig conserve 49. Pint or half-pint peach conserve 50. Pint or half-pint strawberry conserve 51. Pint or half-pint any other conserve 52. Pint or half-pint apple butter 53. Pint or half-pint pear butter 54. Pint or half-pint peach butter 55. Pint or half-pint mayhaw butter 56. Pint or half-pint any other butter 57. Pint or half-pint pear jam 58. Pint or half-pint any other jam 59. Pint or half-pint pear honey Class 8 Pickles and Relishes Superintendents: Debbie Boudreaux and Lisa Walker 60. Pint cut pickles (sweet) 61. Pint cut pickles (dill) 62. Pint whole pickles (sweet) 63. Quart or pint whole pickles (dill) 64. Pint lime-treated sweet cucumber pickles 65. Quart or pint cinnamon pickle rings 66. Pint bread and butter pickles (cucumber) 67. Pint bread and butter pickles (squash) 68. Pint green tomato pickles 69. Pint pickled beets (whole or sliced) 70. Pint pickled okra 71. Pint other pickled vegetable 72. Pint squash pickles 73. Pint any other relish 74. Pint Dixie relish 75. Pint green tomato relish 76. Pint pear relish 77. Pint chili sauce 78. Pint salsa 79. Quart pear pickles 80. Pint Chow Chow 81. Pint corn relish 82. Pint dilled green bean pickles 83. Quart peach pickles

8 84. Pint pepper pickles 85. Pint mixed pickles 86. Pint pepper and pear relish 87. Pint pickle relish 88. Pint pear mince meat Class 9 Canned Fruit Juice No fruit juices will be sent to the State Fair 89. Quart tomato juice 90. Quart blackberry, boysenberry, or dewberry juice 91. Quart grape juice 92. Quart plum juice 93. Quart mayhaw juice 94. Quart blueberry juice 95. Quart muscadine juice 96. Quart crabapple juice Food Preservation items will be sent to State Fair provided there is category the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

9 Class 10 Handicraft Superintendents: Pat Lovette, Dolores Odom, and Maedean Achord Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Holiday tablecloth 2. Christmas tree skirt 3. Christmas tree ornaments (6) 4. Holiday door or wall decoration (made of fabric) 5. Other holiday decoration (1) 6. Christmas stocking (county cross stitch) 7. Christmas stocking (other) 8. Fabric doll 9. Decorated garment (painted, appliquéd, etc.) 10. Other fabric novelties (book covers, children s fabric books) 11. Stuffed toy (one-no dolls) 12. Stuffed home decoration 13. Halloween decorations 14. Hanukkah decoration 15. Thanksgiving decoration 16. Valentine Decoration 17. Easter Decoration 18. Independence Day decoration 19. Any patriotic decoration 20. Mardi Gras decoration 21. Kwanza decoration 22. Any other Religious holiday decoration 23. Pastel or charcoal decoration 24. Oil painting 25. Acrylic painting 26. Water color picture 27. Pen & ink picture 28. Creative wall hanging (other than framed or macramé items) 29. Wreaths 30. Foam art decoration 31. Stain glass 32. Pot holders (2) 33. Wood carving or small article (not larger 18 ) 34. Wood crafts (no larger than 18 in any direction) 35. Scrap booking (contents will be judged) 36. Hand woven basket 37. Jewel (limit 1 piece or 1 set) 38. Latch hook wall hanging 39. Tole painting and folk art (no fabric) 40. Tole painting on fabric 41. Leather carving and tooling 42. Wood burning no kits 43. Counted cross stitch (pictures 12 and under) 44. Counted cross stitch (pictures over 12 ) 45. Any other cross stitch 46. Smocked article 47. Calligraphy 48. Other pictures (not needlepoint, crewel or cross stitch 49. Stenciled item 50. Fowl wood carving

10 51. People wood carving 52. Aquatic wood carving 53. Animal wood carving 54. Other wood carving 55. Wood Crafts (larger than 18 ) 56. Plaster article (1 article) 57. Hobbies (collections only coins, insects, stamps etc.) 58. Plastic canvas art 59. Decoupage 60. Miscellaneous (not included in Premiums 1-58)

11 Class 11 Adult Photography (Amateur only) Photography exhibits should be in clear protective sheets Photographs in frames will not be allowed. 8 x10 only Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd B & W people 2. B & W animal 3. B & W other 4. Color people 5. Color animal 6. Color other 7. Sepia tone people 8. Sepia tone animals 9. Sepia tone - other

12 Class 12 Cakes and Breads ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ITEMS THAT REQUIRE NO REFRIGERTION Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd White layer cake/icing 2. Chocolate layer cake/icing 3. German sweet chocolate cake 4. Chiffon cake with icing 5. Pound cake (plain) 6. Other pound cake 7. Sponge cake, with or without icing 8. Angel food cake, with or without icing 9. Yellow layer cake with icing 10. Party or special occasion cake to be judged on decoration only 11. Holiday yeast bread 12 Sweet rolls (yeast) or cinnamon rolls (3) 13. Loaf yeast bread (1) 14. Loaf quick bread (1) 15. Yeast rolls plain (3) 16. Biscuits (3) 17. Muffins (3) 18. Pecan pie 19. Fruit pie 20. Other pie (must not need refrigeration) 21. Pralines (6 pieces) 22. Chocolate fudge (6 pieces) 23. Divinity (6 pieces) 24. Candy-other (6 pieces) 25. Drop cookies (6) 26. Bar cookies (6) 27. Rolled cookies (6) 28. Miscellaneous (not included in Premiums 1-27)

13 Class 13 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Six (6) pears 2. Six (6) Japanese persimmons 3. Six (6) ears popcorn 4. One (1) big pumpkin 5. One (1) pie pumpkin 6. One (1) Longfellow pumpkin 7. Six (6) pods okra 8. Six (6) radishes 9. One (1) cushaw 10. Six (6) tomatoes 11. Six (6) sweet bell peppers 12. Six (6) pimento peppers 13. Six (6) other peppers 14. Eight (8) Irish potatoes 15. Eight (8) sweet potatoes 16. Three (3) egg plants 17. Six (6) turnips 18. Six (6) beets 19. Bunch shallots 20. Bunch collards 21. Bunch mustard inch bunch snap beans inch bunch field peas 24. Pint hot pepper (no ornamental pepper) 25. Pint lima beans 26. Three (3) squash 27. Six (6) carrots 28. Quart pecans (in shell) 29. Six (6) cucumbers 30. Quart peanuts (in shell) 31. One (1) cabbage 32. One (1) cauliflower 33. One (1) bunch broccoli 34. Miscellaneous vegetables (not listed above) 35. Miscellaneous fruit (not listed above)

14 SECTION B Note: Presentation of awards & certificates for: Most Outstanding Senior Citizens Exhibitor; Senior Citizen Fair Exhibitor; Nursing Home Exhibitors and Handicapped Exhibitors, will be presented at special program. Points will be awarded on all entries made in the Senior Citizen Division, Nursing Home Division and Handicap Division of the Fair as follows: 10 points for 3 rd place 15 points for 2 nd place 20 points for 1 st place Class 1 Senior Citizens Division Superintendents: Alice Praska, Daisy Dempsey, Priscilla Flynn, Dorothy Clark, Beckie Candiloro and Elizabeth Theard Open to any resident of Rapides Parish, age 60 years & older. Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. APRONS 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Functional Fancy GARMENTS & ACCESSORIES (MACHINE SEWED) 3. Adult Children Other Garments & accessories AFGHANS 6. Crocheted (plain) Crocheted (original design) Crocheted (blocks) Baby Other Afghans (broomstick, scraps, etc.) Knitted Crocheted (ripple) PILLOWS 13. Crocheted Embroidery Other pillows Chicken scratch Candlewicking Patchwork Needlepoint PILLOW CASES 20. Embroidery Other pillow cases QUILTS 22. Appliquéd & quilted (any size) Patchwork (any size) Piece look & quilted Baby Other quilts Quilt tops (not quilted) Embroidered & quilted CROCHET 29. Clothing articles (adult) Clothing articles (children) Doilies Collars

15 33. Home Accessory Article Other crochet Bedspread Tablecloths Hat KNITTING 38. Adult garments (sweaters, shawls, Scarves, footwear, caps & mittens, etc.) Children s garments (sweaters, shawls, Scarves, footwear, caps & mittens, etc.) Other knitting HANDIWORK 41. Embroidery Tatting (on an article only) Tatting (separate article) Counted cross stitch Decorated wearing apparel Other handiwork (no ceramic) Purse Belt Chicken scratch Crewel embroidery Needlepoint Plain cross stitch Smocking PAINTING 54. Oil (original) Acrylic (original) Watercolors (original) Pastels (original) Charcoal, pen & ink, or pencil CRAFTS 59. Stuffed toys Dolls (stuffed) Dolls (other) Christmas items (large) Christmas items (small) Holiday items Other Quilted wallhangings Small article (not larger than 18 ) Ceramics Seasonal decoration (outdoor article) Seasonal decoration (indoor article) Handmade flowers Plaster articles Tea towels or guest towels Pot holder (2) WOODWORK 75. Wood carvings Birdhouse Woodburning Toys Other

16 Class 2 Nursing Home Division Superintendents: Emma Jean Huffman, Elnora Lourant, Peggy Pearson Note: Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Garments-hand or machine made Afghans crochet or knit Afghans crochet or knit (baby) Personal clothing article (crochet or knit) Lap robes Crochet or knit (other) Crewel or needlepoint items (pictures, Etc.) 8. Embroidery household items (scarves, Centerpieces, pillow cases, etc.) 9. Painted household items (scarves, Centerpiece, pillow cases, etc.) 10. Pillows patchwork Pillows terrycloth or other Pillows crewel Pillows needlepoint Rugs Artwork-oil painting (freehand) Artwork-watercolor or other (freehand) Artwork paint by number Ceramics Plaster Woodwork (small) Woodwork (large) Seasonal decoration Handicraft (not wood) Tea Towels Pot holders (2) Stuffed animal or dolls Quilt top (not quilted) Quilt (quilted) Beadwork Punch embroidery Macramé (small) Dolls Miscellaneous (exhibits not covered in Premium 1-32) *****Nursing Home articles WILL NOT be sent to State Fair.

17 Class 3 Handicapped Division Superintendent: Emma Jean Huffman Open to any adult handicap resident of a community home, foster home or private home in Rapides Parish. (Adult Division rules and regulations apply to this class.) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Afghans crochet or knit (large) Afghans crochet or knit (baby) Embroidery Needlepoint or crewel items (pictures, etc.) Pillows Crochet or knit (other) Plaster Woodworth (small) Handicraft (not wood) Artwork (ink or watercolor) Artwork (other) Pot holder (1) Seasonal Decoration Latch hook Painted household item Miscellaneous (exhibits not covered in Premiums 1-15) Handicapped Division Articles WILL NOT be sent to State Fair.

18 4-H Division Rules and Regulations (4-H, FFA, FCCLA) 1. All classes of this division open for competition only to bonafide members of the 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA clubs in Rapides Parish. Ann exhibitor must be 9 years old before January 1, 2011 to be eligible to exhibit. 2. Junior Exhibitor Exhibitors who are under 14 years of age as of January 1, 2011 Senior Exhibitor Exhibitors who are 14 years of age or old as of January 1, 2011 (In all classes, the age of the contestant is computed as of January 1, Only current year products may be exhibited in all classes except livestock. 4. Each exhibitor may enter only one article in each premium number except in livestock classes or as noted. 5. A high school graduate who is attending college may exhibit his/her first regular semester in college. 6. Exhibitors will not be permitted to show more than 3 market steers, 3 market hogs, 3 market goats, or 3 market lambs. Exhibits will be allowed to show only one breeding beef, diary, swine, goat sheep and or horse per class. 7. All exhibitors will use their own animals in Showmanship and performance classes. 8. Exhibitors ware required to furnish water and feed troughs, all feed and hay, and will be responsible for care of their animals an d cleaning of pens and tie spaces during the fair. No straw will be allowed for bedding in the barn. 9. No hay to be fed in the bedding area. 10. In beef, diary, swine and sheep breeding, animals must be registered in the name of the youth exhibitor. 11. Any animal that is not halter broke and is considered unsafe by the livestock committee, that is to be shown by the 4-H exhibitor, will be removed from show. 12. All animals must be tied in their designated area from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. each day except will grooming animals 13. Superintendents will be responsible for operating the scales for weighing of all market animals. 14. Canned products must be exhibited in any standard jar manufactured for home canning. 15. Exhibitors violating this rule will forfeit premium money. 16. All exhibits must be made by exhibitor 17. All crops and garden exhibits must be produced at the exhibitors home or farm. 18. All worthy exhibits that do not receive a premium will receive a ribbon. Unworthy exhibits in all cases where one exhibit is being exhibited in a class, the judge shall make his award in accordance with the merits of the exhibit being exhibited which may be either first, second or third. 19. All items not advancing to State Fair are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 5:00 pm-6:30 pm on Sunday, October 17, Articles not picked up after the Rapides Parish Fair must be picked up between 7:30 am and 9:00 am Monday, October 18, At the end of this period, if not claimed, these items will be donated to a worthy cause. Exceptions Crops,

19 Pre 4-H Division Section C (Pre 4-H Youth ages 3 to 8) *This division is open to school children age 3-8 years old who are residents of Rapides Parish. *Obtain entry information at the parish 4-H office. Superintendents Colleen Lee; Assist. Superintendents : Lizabeth Lee, Adrainne Vallee and Alyssa Lloid Premiums Paid 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th Class 1 Ages 3 and 4 1. Drawing (original) 2. Handicraft (handmade) 3. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric 4. Table Accessory (small size only) 5. Fabric creation (handmade item from fabric) Class 2 Ages 5 and 6 6. Drawing (original) 7. Handicraft (handmade) 8. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric 9. Table Accessory (small size only) 10. Fabric creation (handmade item from fabric) Class 3 Ages 7 and Drawing (original) 12. Handicraft (handmade) 13. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric 14. Table Accessory (small size only) 15. Fabric creation (handmade item from fabric)

20 Youth Division Pet Show Rules and Regulations Open to residents of Rapides Parish Only. 1. Any type of pet (with the exception of dogs) can be shown as long as it can be handled or controlled by the individual. The pet must belong to the exhibitor. The pet must be a living, breathing anima! 2. Contestants will be competing for trophies and ribbons in these categories: 1. Cutest Pet 5. Most Lovable Pet 2. Best All Around Pet 6. Biggest Pet 3. Most Unusual Pet 7. Smallest Pet 4. Best Groomed Pet 8. Best Behave Pet 3. All pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets should they have an accident. Disposal materials will be provided. It is suggested you exercise your pet before the show to reduce this possibility. 4. Dogs may be shown in the Pet Show ONLY in the Non 4-H Division (ages 3-5 & 6-8). 4-H ers may show their dog in the Dog Show ONLY. Non 4-H ers (ages 9-18) must show their dog in the non 4-H Dog Show. 5. Exhibitors may show only one (1) pet. 6. The same pet may not be shown by more than one exhibitor. Classes and Age Groups for Pet Show are as follows: Class 1 Non 4-H Class 2 Non 4-H Class 3-4-H Class 4-4-H Ages (3-5) Ages (6-8) Grades 4-6 Grades (7-12) *No insects may be entered. SECTION D

21 Dog Show (*Open only to Rapides Parish Residents) 1. 4-H members must enter their dogs in the 4-H Division of the Dog Show. Non 4-H members must enter their dogs in the Non 4-H Division (ages 4-18). Only for 4-H Dog Show will juniors and Seniors Divisions be divided as follows: Junior (4 th -7 th grade); Senior (8 th -12 th grade) 2. Dogs need not be registered or purebred to enter competition, but must be owned by the handler. 3. A dog may be entered and show in only one division of the Dog Show. An exhibitor may show only one dog. 4. A dog may only be shown once by one person. In other words, the same dog cannot be shown by more than one person and can only be show one time. 5. Any dog who is unmanageable or exhibits any temper toward judges, handlers, or other dogs will be excused from the ring and will not be place in the competition. 6. Dogs will be entered in competition according to the dog s height. They will be entered as SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE. The following heights will be used: SMALL DOG under 12 inches MEDIUM DOG -12 inches through 18 inches LARGE DOG over 18 inches 7. It is suggested that all competitors check their dog s rabies and parvo vaccination certificate and see that they are current. 8. All dogs owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs should they have an accident. Disposal materials will be provided. It is suggested you exercise your pet before the show to reduce this possibility. 9. Winners in each class of both the 4-H and Non 4-H Dog Show will compete for BEST DOG OF SHOW 4-H and BEST DOG OF SHOW NON 4-H. Trophies will be awarded to each class winner, and ribbons to all participants. 10. Dogs must wear a collar and a leash only. No decoration is permitted in dog show. 11. Dogs will be judged on grooming, appearance, and handling. 12. Decision of judges is final. 13. Premiums paid in each division as follows: Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $5.00 $4.50 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 Class 1-4-H (Junior (4 th -7 th Grade) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large Class 2-4-H Class 3 NON 4-H Senior (8 th -12 th Grade) All ages (4-18) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large Class 4 Best Dog of Show 4-H Best Dog of Show Non-4-H

22 Goat Show Superintendents: Terry Washington & Tunk Andries Assistant Superintendents: Roxanne Paul, Lauren James, Logan James Rules and Regulations 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Animals must be entered by 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, Judging will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15th. 3. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal. Market Goats: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ All goats must be dehorned. 2. All goats must not show evidence of permanent incisors. 3. Wether or doe goats are eligible to show. 4. All goats will be weight individually and classified into divisions. Goats eligible to show must be a minimum of 45 pounds. There is no maximum weight. 5. All goats must be slicked sheared within 7 days prior to the show. 6. Market goats will be dehorned, polled, or disbudded. Any scurs or horn structures must be blunted and not exceed one inch in length. Commercial Doe Show There will be two classes offered. 1. Spring doeling, after January 1, 2009 (Must have no visible evidence of the emergence of part or all of one or both of the first pair of permanent incisors.) 2. Yearling doe, after January 1, 2009 (two & four tooth are allowed.) Six (6) tooth does will not be allowed to show. 3. Does showing the Commercial Market Dow classes cannot be entered or shown in the Market Goat. Division. 4. All Commercial Market Does must have an ear tag for identification in the class. 5. All Commercial Market Does must be slicked sheared within 7 days of the show. 6. All Commercial Does may be shown with horns or dehorned. Junior Breeding Goat Show 1. All breeding goats must have registration papers. They maybe purebred or percentage does. 2. Breeds for Breeding Goats: 1 Registered Full Blood 2 Registered Percentage 3 - AOB CLASSES 1. Jan. 1, 2010 June 30, July 1, 2009 Dec. 31, Jan 1, 2009 June 30, July 1, 2008 Dec. 31, July 1, 2007 June 30, Born June 30, 2007 and older 7. Grand Champion Female 8. Reserve Grand Champion Female 9. Buck, kid buck born July 1, 2009 June 30, Grand Champion Buck 11. Reserve Grand Champion Buck

23 Goat Showmanship th & Below 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 Classes: years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. Champion Rosette Trophy 10. Champion Junior Showman Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

24 SECTION E Poultry Show Superintendents: Randy Turner, Jim Brownlee, Elizabeth Brownlee and Patricia Turner Notice: NEW HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR POULTRY - The Louisiana Livestock Sanitary Board recently passed the following regulation Regulation Admittance of Louisiana Poultry to Fairs, Livestock Shows and Poultry Shows which states: All poultry going to Louisiana fairs, livestock shows, and poultry shows shall be accompanied by a VS Form 9-2 indicating the flock of origin is under the National Poultry Improvement Plan is free of Salmonella gallinarum (typhoid). If the flock of origin is not under the National Poultry Improvement Plan, the birds of breeding age must be accompanied by VS Form 9-2 health certificate or Certificate of Veterinary inspection indicating the birds were tested negative or pullorum/thyphoid within 90 days prior to admittance to the fair. 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Exhibitors must be in possession and ownership of the birds by two (2) months of age. 3. Exhibitors are encouraged to feed and water their exhibits at least once during the fair H and FFA Poultry Show Birds will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m H and FFA Poultry Show judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, No registration fees required in the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show. 7. Birds will be judged by the American Standard of Perfections in the show. No Crossbred birds will be shown. 8. NO exhibit other than in good health and in good condition will be received in the show. 9. Those exhibiting poultry will do so at their own risk. The poultry will be given special care and attention and precaution will be taken to return the birds in good shape to owner. 10. Birds will be entered as cockerels, pullets, cocks, and hens. 11. Each exhibitor may enter in six premium numbers in the poultry division. Premiums WILL NOT be paid for more than six (6) entries by one (1) exhibitor. 12. On September 2010 (call the 4-H office for dates), any bird needing testing for thyphoid/pullorum, testing be done free of charge at the Dewitt Livestock Complex on Hwy 71 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 13. The following definitions will apply to all exhibits in the poultry division: COCKEREL A male bird under (1) year old PULLET A female bird under one (1) year old COCK - A male bird over one (1) year old HEN A female bird over one (1) year old 14. No birds over two (2) years old will be allowed to show. 15. Official release time for all birds is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The Rapides Parish Fair Association will not be responsible for entries after 6:30 p.m. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $5.00

25 Class 1 Poultry classes of Cockerels, Pullets, Cock and Hens will include classes accepted by American Standard of Perfection. Champion & Reserve Champions of each class will receive $10.00; Best of Show $10.00 Champion Standard Reserve Champion Champion Bantam Reserve Champion Bantam Champion Duck Reserve Champion Duck SHOWMANSHIP 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $20.00 $17.50 $16.00 $12.50 $10.00

26 SECTION F RABBIT SHOW Superintendents: James Gauthier, Theresa Carroll, Charlette Carroll, Kurt Thacker, Jenny Thacker and Joel Petrus Assistant Superintendent: Heather Fontenot Rules and Regulations 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only H and FFA rabbit will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010, FROM 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 p.m H and FFA Rabbit Show judging will begin at 5:00 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, Classes will be called in order listed and exhibitors must show his/her own animal or provide for showing animal. 5. Exhibitors must supply their own feed and water containers. 6. Exhibitors may enter in six (6) premium numbers. Premiums WILL NOT be paid for more than (6) entries by one (1) exhibitor. (Exception: Exhibitors will be allowed to show two (2) meat pens in addition to six (6) other entries.) 7. Definition of classes: Senior rabbits six (6) months of age and over in those breeds having two (2) show room classes (Junior and Senior). Junior rabbits under six (6) months of age st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $ All rabbit exhibits must be officially entered in the fair and have a class number assigned to it. 10. All exhibitors must bring their own rabbit to the show table. No talking to the judge while judging. Anyone under 9 years of age will not be eligible to enter rabbits in the show. Any violations of these rules will lead to disqualification. 11. Entries will be accepted and premiums paid on the breeds and classes listed below: Breed Class Numbers Senior Junior Buck - Doe Buck - Doe Florida White (4) Mini Lop (4) Mini Rex (4) Rex (4) Holland Lop (4) Sliver Martin (4) Dutch (4) Netherland Dwarf All other breeds (4) California (6) French Lop (6) Checkered Giant (6) Satin (6) Palomino (6) New Zealand (6) Cross breed /Mixed

27 Meat Pens will consist of three (3) rabbits, all the same breed and variety. Age limit is not over ten (10) weeks; weight limit is not over fiver (5) pounds each rabbit. (Rabbits born after August 8 th this year are eligible for Meat Pen) Premiums for Meat Pens: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $17.00 $15.50 $12.00 $9.50 $ The breeds will be show in order as above. The small (4 class) rabbits will show first. The larger (6 class) rabbits will show next. Each class of rabbits will show. Senior Buck Junior Buck - Senior Doe Junior Doe If you are a first place winner in the above divisions, your rabbit will compete for the Best of Breed. After that rabbit is selected, the judge will choose Best Opposite Sex. Award top 3 placings for BEST IN SHOW. 13. Rabbits will be released Sunday, October 17, 2010 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

28 Beef Show Chairman Tunk Andries Superintendents: Reggie Lucas, Carmie Lucas, Will Rabalais, Haley Williams, and Lisa Williams Assistant Superintendents: Sarah Cook and Kelli Lucas Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. Additional Rules: 1. Breeding animals which are registered or recorded in the herd book or their respective breed association are eligible for show if the registration certificate contains animal identification data, a birthdate, ad a registration number. 2. All beef breeding entries must be registered or recorded with their respective breeding organization. Young Simmental and Simbrah cattle will be exempted if documentation showing eligibility for recording or registering is provided. Polled Hereford bulls from Range Bull certificates will not be eligible for showing. 3. Minimum weight for steer classes will be 850 lbs. with no maximum weight limit. 4. Minimum of five (5) entries per breed class or show in AOB (BI) or AOB (NBI). 5. All steers must have all baby teeth. No broken mouth allowed. Class I - Market Steer Division SECTION G 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $ Prospect Steers 2. Light Weight Steers 3. Medium Weight Steers 4. Heavy Weight Steers 5. Grand Champion Market Steer Rosette Trophy 6. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer Rosette Class 2 Beef Breeding Division Individual breed classes will be formed with five (5) or more entries per breed. 1 st - 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $45.00 $42.50 $40.00 $37.50 $36.00 $32.50 Note: All bulls must be show with nose leads. The following classifications will be used for all breeds in the Youth Beef Breeding Division. 1. SPRING HEIFER CALF - calved March 1-April 30, JUNIOR HEFIER CALF calved January 1-Febraury 28, WINTER HEIFER CALF - calved November 1-December 31, SENIOR HEIFER CALF - calved September 1 October 31, LATER SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER calved July 1-August 31, EARLY SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER calved May 1-June 30, SPRING YEARLING HEIFER calved March 1 April 30, JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER, calved January 1-February 28, SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER calved September 1-December 31, TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER - calved May 1-August 31, SPRING BULL CALF calved March 1-April 30, JUNIOR BULL CALF calved January 1-February 28, WINTER BULL CALF - calved November 1-December 31, 2010

29 14. SENIOR BULL CALF calved September 1-October 31, LATER SUMMER YEARLING BULL calved July 1-August 31, EARLY SUMMER YEARLING BULL calved May 1-June 30, SPRING YEARLING BULL - calved March 1-April 30, JUNIOR YEARLING BULL - calved January 1-February 28, SENIOR YEARLING BULL calved September 1-December 31, TWO YEAR OLD BULL - calved May 1-August 31, CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette Trophy 22. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette 23. CHAMPION BULL Rosette Trophy 24. RESERVE CHAMPION BULL Rosette Class III Commercial Heifer Division Premium Paid - 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ This division is subject to the general rules and regulations in addition to these division rules. 2. Any crossbred/grade heifers are eligible to enter the commercial heifer division. 3. The weight of the heifer cannot be less than 400 pounds. Calves will be weighed only one time. 4. The heifer must have a tag in ear when she comes to the show in October. 5. The entries in this division will be judged as replacement heifers and should be fed and fitted accordingly. 6. Each exhibitor must be able to show their heifers unassisted. Heifers will be shown at halter and proper showing paraphemalia for the exhibitor is encouraged. Exhibitors will be allowed to groom the hair, brush the hair forward, up, or down, and clip the body hair. No grooming aids except soap and water must be used on show day. (For example: no tail balls, no hoof paint, no adhesives, no show sheens, no shaving cream, etc.) 7. Number of classes will be determined by the number of heifers exhibited. 8. Possession date for commercial heifers will be July 1, The commercial heifers will be split by Brahman influence and Non-Brahman Influence. 10. Mouthing requirements will be determined by visual inspection of the teeth. Commercial heifers must have their front baby teeth and must have no visible evidence of the first pair of permanent teeth. If baby teeth are not evident or permanent incisors are evident they will be classified as yearlings. Heifers that mouth as yearlings, will be allowed to show in the yearling class BUT NOT ALLOWED TO COMPETE FOR CHAMPION. Class IV Beef Showmanship 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION Rosette Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

30 Dairy Show Superintendent: Martha Petrus Assistant Superintendents: Marcela Caraveo (Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section) Class Dairy Breeding Division 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $45.00 $42.50 $40.00 $37.50 $36.00 $32.50 The show order for YOUTH DAIRY is as follows: 1. Holstein 2. Jersey 3. Guernsey 4. Other Pure Breeds The following classifications will be used for all Dairy breeds: 1. JUNIOR CALF- calved March 1-May 30, INTERMEDIATE CALF calved December 1, 2008-Febuary 28, SENIOR CALF calved September 1 November INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR YEARLING calved June 1-August 31, JUNIOR YEARLING calved March 1-May 31, INTERMEDIATE SENIOR YEARLING calved December 1, 2008-Feburary 28, SENIOR YEARLING calved September 1-November 30, JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD COW calved March 1-August 31, SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD COW calved September 1, 2007 February 28, YEAR OLD COW calved September 1, 2006 August 31, YEAR OLD COW -calved September 1, 2005-August 31, AGED COW born before September 1, CHAMPION Rosette Trophy 14. RESERVE CHAMPION Rosette Class 5 Dairy Showmanship SECTION H 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION Rosette Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

31 Swine Division Chairman: Robert Andries Superintendents: Sara Martin and Glenda Andries Assistant Superintendents: Austin Pace (Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section.) Class I Market Hogs Entries in this class shall be limited to barrows and gilts weighing not less than 215 lbs. or more than 285 lbs. on entry day. For market hogs, all breeds will be combined and shown by weight. Market classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries per class. Market swine not meeting the above requirements will not be allowed to compete for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ Light Weight Market Hogs 2. Medium Light Weight 3. Medium Weight Market Hogs 4. Medium Heavy Weight Market Hogs 5. Heavy Weight Market Hogs 6. Grand Champion Market Hogs Rosette Trophy 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hogs Rosette Class 2-3 Swine Breeding SECTION I 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 The show order is as follows: 1. Hampshire 2. Duroc 3. Other Pure Breeds The following classifications will be used for all breeds: 1. February Gilt, farrowed Feb. 1-Feb. 28, March Gilt, farrowed March 1-March 31, April Gilt, farrowed April 1-April 30, May Gilt, farrowed May 1-May 31, Champion Gilt Rosette Trophy 6. Reserve Champion Gilt Rosette Class 4 Commercial Gilts Any pig entered in the Market classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section. 1. February Gilt, farrowed Feb.1 Feb. 28, March Gilt, farrowed March 1-March 31, April Gilt, farrowed April 1-April 30, May Gilt, farrowed Mary 1-May 31, Champion Commercial Gilt Rosette Trophy 6. Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt Rosette

32 Class 5 Swine Showmanship Any pig entered in the Market classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. Champion Rosette Trophy 10. Champion Junior Showman Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

33 SECTION J Class 1 Market Lambs Sheep Division Chairman Danny Coombs Superintendents: Jessica Thacker Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. Entries in this class shall be limited to lambs weighing a minimum of 80 lbs. with no maximum weight. All breeds of market lambs will be combined and shown by weight. Market classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries per class. Market lambs not meeting the above weight limits will not be allowed to compete for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ Light Weight Market Lambs 2. Medium Light Weight Market Lambs 3. Medium Weight Market Lambs 4. Medium Heavy Weight Market Lambs 5. Heavy Weight Market Lambs 6. Grand Champion Market Lamb- Rosette Trophy 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb- Rosette Class Sheep Breeding 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 The show order is a follows: 1. Suffolk 2. Hampshire 3. Other Pure Breeds 4. Commercial Ewes (All lambs must be wearing association ear tags at the time of showing.) The following classifications will be used for all sheep breeds: 1. SPRING RAM LAMB, after January 1, CHAMPION RAM Rosette Trophy 3. RESERVE CHAMPION RAM Rosette 4. SPRING EWE LAMB, after January 1, FALL EWE LAMB, September 1 December 1, YEARLING EWE, 1 year old but under 2, September 1, CHAMPION EWE Rosette Trophy 8. RESERVE CHAMPION EWE Rosette Class 4 Commercial Ewe

34 1. Spring Ewe Lamb, after January 1, Yearling Ewe, after January 1, 2009, two (2) tooth ewes are allowed. Four (4) to six (6) tooth ewes will not be allowed to show. 3. CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE - Rosette trophy 4. RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE Rosette Class 5 Sheep Showmanship 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION Rosette Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

35 SECTION K Horse Division Chairman: Peggy Williams Superintendents: Becky Richerson & Susan Hickman Assistant Superintendent: Justin Johnson, Rachel Slay, Haley Williams Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. Additional Rules: 1. All horses must be officially registered in the same of the exhibitor or immediate family 30 days prior to the show. 2. Weanlings will be accepted in regular horse classes with papers pending. 3. Registered horses will not be allowed to show in the Grade Horse Class. 4. All horses must be accompanied by a record of negative test for equine infectious anemia (Coggins test) conducted within the past 12 months. 5. Clothing must be clean and neat. A western style shoe with a minimum of ½ inch heel can be used. A minimum of a short sleeved shirt is required. The shirt must button or snap down the entire length of the shirt. Cowboy hats may be worn, NO CAPS. Class st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 This show order is as follows: 1. Appaloosa 2. Quarter Horse 3. Paint 4. AOB The following classifications will be used for all breeds: 1. Stallion, foaled in 2010 (weanling) 2. Gelding, foaled in 2010 (weanling) 3. Gelding, foaled in 2009 (yearling) 4. Gelding, foaled in 2008 (2 year old) 5. Gelding, foaled in 2007 (3 year old) 6. Gelding, foaled in 2006 & before (4 year old & older) 7. Champion Gelding Rosette Trophy 8. Reserve Champion Gelding Rosette 9. Mare, foaled in 2010 (weanling) 10. Mare, foaled in 2009 (yearling) 11. Mare, foaled in 2008 (2 year old) 12. Mare, foaled in 2007 ( 3 year old) 13. Mare, foaled in 2006 & before (4 year old & older) 14. Broodmare, mares which have produced a foal in the current year or the previous year (2008 or 2009). Mares shown in this class are ineligible to compete in 2 year old, 3 year old, or 4 year old & older classes. 15. CHAMPION MARE Rosette Trophy 16. RESERVE CHAMPION MARE - Rosette