225 Edward Street Chippewa Falls, WI

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1 225 Edward Street Chippewa Falls, WI July th, 2016 Exhibitor Guide and Premium List Open & Senior Departments Entry Deadline is June 10 th for mailed entries and June 13 th for online entries Department Schedule Dept Description Bring Entry: Judging: Remove Entry: A-01 Dairy Cattle July 15 8am-5pm July 16 at 9am July 17 after 4pm A-02 Beef Cattle July 15 8am-5pm July 16 at 4pm July 17 after 4pm A-04 Sheep July 15 8am-5pm July 16 at 10am July 17 after 4pm A-05 Goats July 12 8am-7pm July 13 at 9am July 14 after 5pm A-06 Draft Horses July 12 8am-3pm Hitch July 13 at 10:30am July 14 after 6pm Halter Classes July 14 at 10:30am July 14 after 6pm A-07 Poultry July 15 8am-5pm July 16 at 9am July 17 after 4pm A-11 Llamas July 15 8am-5pm July 16 at 10am July 17 after 4pm A-14 Plants & Soil* July 12 8am-5pm* July 13 at 10am July 17 4pm-6pm & July 18 8am-6pm A-15 Flower & House Plants** July 12 8am-8pm** July 13 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm A-16 Natural Sciences July 12 8am-6pm July 13 at 4pm July 18 8am-6pm A-18 Cultural Arts July 5 8am- 6pm July 7 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm A-19 Antiques July 5 8am- 6pm July 7 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm A-20 Photography July 5 8am- 6pm July 7 at 1pm July 18 8am-6pm A-25 Foods & Nutrition July 12 8am-6pm July 13 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm A-26 Clothing July 5 8am-6pm July 7 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm A-27 Knitting & Crocheting July 5 8am-6pm July 7 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm A-28 Home Furnishing July 5 8am-6pm July 7 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm Senior Division D-18 Cultural Arts July 5 8am-6pm July 7 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm D-27 Knitting & Crocheting July 5 8am-6pm July 7 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm D-28 Home Furnishing July 5 8am-6pm July 7 at 9am July 18 8am-6pm Judging times are approximate times; actual judging times depend upon the total number of entries in other classes being considered by the judge(s). *Note early delivery cut off time! **This is the only department with extended hours. Please plan accordingly. REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS: All exhibits, with the exception of animal exhibits must be picked up in the exhibit buildings on Monday, July 18, 2016 between 8am and 6pm. If ribbons are awarded, pick up your premium check in the Entry Department Office during those same hours. No local checks will be mailed. The Northern Wisconsin State Fair (NWSF) Premium Book is a listing of items offered by the association for competitive exhibits entered at the fair. Exhibits are judged and awarded premiums paid to Exhibitors that excel in competitive exhibition. We welcome all to enter items for competitive exhibition as we carry on the tradition of the Fair. We wish to thank the NWSF Board of Directors, Staff, Chippewa County Extension Office, and the volunteers who have invested hundreds of hours to present this information for the enjoyment and understanding of our community. We hope you will join us in carrying on the Fair tradition by entering and presenting your prized possessions and/or 1

2 talents for all to see and enjoy. The best exhibits will earn the most. This is your opportunity to compete in friendly and educational competition. FAIR REGULATIONS GENERAL 1. The general supervision of grounds and the entire exhibition is vested in the Executive Director of the NWSF. 2. The Superintendents of each department will be in charge of exhibits and employees/volunteers in their respective departments. Superintendents will be responsible for all activities in their departments to present the best possible show and experience for exhibitors and guests. Superintendents are responsible for recordkeeping and reporting premium results to NWSF Entry Department, assuring all state, county and local rules and regulations are upheld. 3. Main Gate opens to the public at 9:00am. PARKING PASSES do not guarantee a parking space. All exhibitors, vendors and guests will be required to park in general parking areas. ABSOLUTLY NO PARKING IS ALLOWED BEHIND OR NEXT TO THE BARNS. Unauthorized vehicles in RESTRICTED and/or HANDICAPPED PARKING AREAS will be towed at owner s expense. RESTRICTED PARKING is for the safety and security of all constituents of the fair. Please honor these requests. Vehicles parked overnight without authorization may be towed at owner s expense. FREE PARKING is available outside fairgrounds fenced area. Please observe One-Way Traffic through fairgrounds for safe management of traffic. Please drive slowly at all times while attending the fair. 4. NWSF admission tickets/weekly admission pass will be required from 9am to 10pm each day. No admission without a ticket or weekly admission pass No exceptions. 5. Electrical appliances other than fans are not permitted in the barns. Extension cords must be in good condition. Food and beverages are not to be brought in or consumed in the barns. 6. Sleeping in the barns is strictly prohibited. CAMPING is by assignment only and will be available on a first come first serve basis. Campers must complete a CAMPING REGISTRATION FORM in advance to be assigned a camping location during the fair. Campers must pay in advance unless it is a vendor paying a percentage of sales reporting daily. Campers requesting no electrical service (Dry Camping)-$10/night Campers requesting 20 amp electrical service-$15/night Campers requesting 30 amp electrical service-$20/night Campers requesting 50 amp electrical service-$30/night Campers must designate number of days they plan to camp during the fair. No generators and/or campfires unless approved by NWSF. Water hook-up is not guaranteed, campers may hook-up to water only with approval of NWSF staff. Water hoses are not provided. Picnic tables are not provided. Campers will be responsible for cleaning their campground area. Failure to pick up your area will result in forfeiture of future camping privileges. 7. By participating and exhibiting at the NWSF you authorize the use of pictures, audio and video production for advertising and marketing needs of the NWSF. ENTRIES AND AWARDS 1. NWSF recommends exhibitors preview premium book and enter items on-line at Online entries will be accepted until midnight June 13, Entry tags will be mailed to the exhibitor with all online entries. 2. Entry forms mailed to the Fair Office will be accepted until June 10, Mail entries to NWSF Entry Department, 225 Edward Street, Chippewa Falls, WI No entries will be processed without payment of Exhibitor Fee & any associated pen fees at the time of entry. Entry tags will be mailed to those who include $2.00 for postage and handling. Entry tags not mailed will be available for pick-up on July 5 th (8am-5pm) in the Entry Department at the fairgrounds. Open and Senior Division Exhibitors who enter on-line will be charged a $10.00 Exhibitor Fee. Those exhibitors who mail or drop off entries will pay a $12.00 entry fee. Exhibitors will receive one (1) NWSF Weekly Admission Pass which will enable them to attend each day of the fair. Additional Weekly Admission Passes will be available for purchase at the gate for $ Livestock exhibitors must send pen fees for their animals as stated on entry form. There will be a $35.00 fee for any check returned as NSF from bank, and exhibitor will not be allowed to participate and/or premiums will not be paid until all fees are paid. 2

3 3. The entries of all articles, animals and exhibits must be made in the Entry Department office before they are placed on the fairgrounds. Entry tags will be given, listing the department, class and lot. These tags must be attached to the article exhibited as specified by department. The claim ticket is to be retained by the exhibitor, to be presented to the department superintendent for the release of exhibits at the close of the fair. All Open and Senior exhibits, except animals shall be removed on Monday, July18th between 8am and 6pm. 4. No change in entries will be permitted after July 5th when the error is made by the exhibitor. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to ensure tags are accurate. Report errors to the entry department. 5. Exhibits entered in the incorrect classes may be judged; a ribbon may be awarded but will not be recorded on the judge s sheet and will not receive a premium. 6. The NWSF reserves the right to reject any entries offered, such as requires an unreasonable amount of space for display. 7. All non-animal exhibits, with the exception of antiques, must be produced by the exhibitor. Misrepresentation of an item s origin constitutes fraud, and the exhibitor shall forfeit all awards. 8. No animal or article shall compete for more than one premium (except as part of a herd, collection, or special premium). 9. Only first prize winners are eligible to compete for champions. 10. When there is but one exhibitor competing for premiums, the judge may recommend no first or second premium as merit may warrant. Judges will not award premiums to exhibits not worthy. 11. Judging will be done by a single judge system. 12. The decision of the judges will be final. 13. Judges reports shall be evidence for payment of premiums. NOTE: Premiums are paid ONLY as listed on the signed judges awards sheets and/or cards of record and NOT from ribbons attached to the exhibit or from newspaper reports of premium listing. This rule is strictly enforced as the judges reports are the only official records of correct awards. 14. All premiums will be paid in full except that the NWSF reserves the right to make deductions from premiums as a result of fraud. 15. August 20 th is the deadline for reporting any error in premium check or check not having been received by the exhibitor. After that date no changes will be made or checks issued. 16. Open class premium checks will be ready for pick-up in the Entry Department Office on the Monday following the end of the fair. Checks must be picked up in the Office. No local checks will not be mailed. 17. Premium checks will be honored for 90 days after issuance. 18. No judge can make an addition or an alteration in an award book; neither can he/she act as judge in any case where he/she may be an exhibitor. 19. No exhibitor will be allowed more than one exhibit in any lot number, except in animal divisions where there is a limit of two (2) per lot number. 20. Refunds: Any cancellation of entries must be made no later than five days prior to the opening of the fair. No refunds will be made after that date. EXHIBITORS: 1. Exhibitors must deliver their articles, with entry tags properly attached, to the appropriate department. The Department Superintendent will direct exhibit placement and exhibitors must claim property at the close of the fair. 2. Exhibitors having space awarded them or any others will not be allowed to change exhibits to another position without first having obtained consent of the superintendent of the department, under penalty of a forfeiture of premiums. 3. PREMISE ID REGISTRATION: If you are entering animals (Departments A-01-A-11), you must provide us with your premise identification on your entry form. For more information you may contact: WI DATCP at or go to the DATCP website: or the WI Livestock Identification Consortium at A premise ID must be provided before animals can be unloaded and exhibited. Sheep and goats must fill out Animal Identification Form with complete scrapie number. Poultry must provide a DATCP Poultry Certification. (forms available on-line or in the office) 4. Exhibitors of livestock will be responsible for when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the show ring shortly after being called. Any person failing to comply with this order will be ruled out of competition. 5. Exhibitors of livestock are required to display over each stall or pen occupied by their stock, a printed placard containing the name, breed and age, with registry of the animal exhibited. 6. Each animal shall be exhibited to the entire satisfaction of the judge. No person shall be permitted in the ring while the stock is being judged except the judge, the superintendent and the necessary attendants. 7. Cattle, horses, mules can enter the ring only under halter and in charge of a groom, sheep and swine only in charge of an attendant. Livestock will not be permitted to run at large at any time. 8. All ribbons or cards shall be attached by the judge before the animals leave the enclosure. 3

4 9. Persons exhibiting purebred animals will be required to furnish name and register numbers of the animals to be exhibited and pedigree to the superintendent in charge when the animal is checked in. 10. Satisfactory evidence supported by affidavit or otherwise, must be furnished to the Superintendent that breeding animals four years old and up, must have produced a living offspring within the last two years which must be considered in judging breeding qualities. No award will be made where there is unsoundness in breeding animals if there is any question as to its transmissibility. 11. Exhibitors showing livestock must be at least 8 years old. 12. The NWSF will take every precaution in its power for the safe preservation of stock and articles on exhibit after its arrival and arrangement on the fairgrounds. Exhibitors are requested to pay particular attention to their article or animal on exhibition and at the close of the fair, take charge of the same. The NWSF will not be held responsible for any damage or accident that may occur. Exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage or accident which may be caused by their entries. NWSF will not in any way be responsible for articles left after 6pm on Monday following the final day of the fair. 13. If any disrespect is shown to any award, or to the superintendents, judges, NWSF staff or volunteers, by the exhibitor or his agent, he/she shall forfeit all the awards made to him/her and the officer in charge shall report the same to the Executive Director or any NWSF board member at the first subsequent meeting. 14. Should a premium be found to have been obtained by false evidence or misrepresentation, or a violation of any of the foregoing rules, the money will be withheld by the NWSF. Please go to our website, for a complete listing of the Animal Health Regulations for Fairs and Shows in Wisconsin ADDITIONAL ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements of law, the NWSF has adopted certain precautionary measures designed to meet the unusual animal health problems which arise whenever large numbers of animals from different sources are assembled for exhibition. All exhibitors must comply with the provi sions set forth below. 1. Health records should be delivered to the Superintendent of livestock before animals are unloaded at fairgrounds. All animals exhibited should be identified by registration name and numbers or by ear tag number. 2. Exhibitors must provide and use only their own utensils and water buckets when caring for livestock. 3. Animals must be transported in clean and disinfected cars and trucks to and from the fair. 4. Animals should not be unloaded or left in a stockyard during transit. 5. All interstate health certificates accompanying cattle, equine, sheep, goats and swine that originate outside of Wisconsin must be approved by the chief livestock sanitary official of the state-of-origin prior to exhibition. 6. Vaccination for shipping fever of dairy and beef animals is recommended. LIVESTOCK SALES All stock sold at the fair during fair week shall be reported to the Superintendent in charge, giving name of owner and purchaser. Superintendent shall report all sales to the Entry Department. CODE OF ETHICS Exhibitors of animals at livestock, poultry and small animal shows shall at all times conduct themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and integrity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This applies to all exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events: 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request, proof of ownership, managerial agreement, and length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts is prohibited. 2. Owners and exhibitors shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians as required by the Animal Health Rules and Regulations of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. 3. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of drugs. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owners, exhibitor, for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. 4. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug which could affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, is prohibited. Exceptions will be made for external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal. 5. Exhibitors of any livestock must be 8 years old or older. 4

5 LIABILITY INFORMATION Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association, Inc. and Northern Wisconsin Fairgrounds, Inc. and all of their respective officers, directors, and employees (collectively, NWSFA ) shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or injury or deaths by disease or from any other cause of any character, to any property while any such property is on the Fairgrounds. NWSFA hereby assumes no responsibility for any accident, injury or mishap which may befall you, your property or members of the fair-going public. NWSFA will not be responsible for losses or the security and protection of property and merchandise belonging to license holders, entry tag coupons, reserve seats and fair admission ticket holders anywhere on the Fairgrounds. NWSFA will provide general grounds security during the week the Fair is open; however, licensed holders and exhibitors shall take their own adequate steps to avoid theft or damage to their property. Any loss or damage should be reported to the Chippewa Falls Police Department and the NWSFA administration office. Licensees and exhibitors shall waive any claims against NWSFA for liability arising out of any damage done to their concession, exhibit, products or property from any cause. The risk of loss occasioned by all of the operations, installations, acts, errors and omissions of the licensee or the employees and agents of the licensee on the Fairgrounds shall be that of the licensee, not NWSFA. Licensees shall not seek contribution, damages or indemnification from NWSFA for any such loss. Licensees and exhibitors shall assume all liability for injury to persons, including death, and for damage to property arising from accidents or other causes incident to movement, set-up, tear-down and operation of their exhibit and/or concession on the Fairgrounds. Licensees and exhibitors shall release NWSFA from any liability, including, but not limited to, liability for licensee s employees and to its workers compensation insurance carrier for injuries sustained by licensee s employees in the course and scope of their employment occurring on the Fairgrounds. Licensees and exhibitors shall indemnify and hold harmless NWSFA, with counsel acceptable to NWSFA, from any and all damages, claims, costs, liabilities, obligations, fines, penalties, and expenses, including but not limited to, attorneys fees, accountants fees and court costs, arising out of the actions, errors, omissions, movement, set -up, tear-down and operation of the Licensee s and exhibitor s exhibit, concession, support equipment, and/or provision of service(s) on the Fairgrounds. If licensees, exhibitors, or others interested in any property to be located on the Fairgrounds desire protection against any loss, damage, or injury from fire or from any other cause, they must make their arrangements and pay for such insurance. NWSFA does not provide insurance coverage for the benefit of any licensee or exhibitor. ATCP-Please refer to full ATCP general requirements and definitions on our website, ATCP Definitions: (1) Class means a grouping in which exhibits may be entered, including an animal breed or age group for animal exhibits; a type of produce, crop or food; or a specific age, age group or educational grade level of exhibitor. (2) Department as it relates to the organizational structure of a fair, means an animal species, production group, or other principal classification of exhibits. As used in any other context, department means the state of Wisconsin department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection. (3) Division means one of 3 exhibitor group classifications for a fair and is limited to junior division, open division and senior citizens division. (4) Lot or lot number means the numerical designation assigned by a local fair for a specific category of exhibits within a class. (5) Premium means a monetary prize that a county or district fair awards to an exhibitor after judging all competing exhibits in the class to which the premium pertains. DEPARTMENT A-01 DAIRY On-Line Entries Click Here Superintendents Jackie Johnson & Jerry Clark Competition Open to Wisconsin Residents Only Schedule: Date to bring Animals July 15 8am-5pm Barn Area Judging Date/Time July 16 9am Animal Release Date July 17 after 4pm (According to distance traveled) NOTE: No Open Class exhibitor trucks and/or trailers are allowed on the Fairgrounds Thursday evening prior to 10pm. ABSOLUTLY NO PARKING IS ALLOWED BEHIND OR NEXT TO THE BARNS AT ANY TIME. All Entries will be judged by certified specialty judges using the single judge system. 5

6 PREMISE ID REGISTRATION: If you are entering animals in this department, you must provide us with your Premise Identification Number on your entry form. For more information you may contact: WI DATCP at or go to the DATCP website: or the WI Livestock Identification Consortium at A premise ID must be provided before animals can be unloaded and exhibited. Please see complete DATCP Animal Health Regulations for Fairs on our website: Bovine animals with ringworm, mange or scab will be removed from the fair or exhibition premises, unless the veterinarian in charge finds they are incapable of transmitting disease. Cattle from within Wisconsin have no requirements for tests or health documents. Cattle from outside Wisconsin must: Be accompanied by certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) documenting offici al animal ID and all required tests and certifications Meet all of Wisconsin s normal requirements for import (see ) Acceptable animal IDs for breeding animals from outside Wisconsin Official metal ear tags Breed registration numbers Breed registration tattoos Other ID approved by DATCP Steers may be identified with the ear tag applied at weigh -in Brucellosis requirements for cattle from outside Wisconsin Steers are exempt from any brucellosis test requirement. Cattle from brucellosis-free states are exempt from brucellosis testing requirement. Cattle from certified brucellosis-free herds in Class A states do not need brucellosis tests if the CVI has the certified herd number and the last test date. All other cattle need negative brucellosis test within 30 days before entering Wisconsin. Tuberculosis requirements for cattle from outside Wisconsin Negative TB tests within 60 days before entering Wisconsin are required for cattl e if they originate from: Modified Accredited Advanced states, or states that Wisconsin treats as MAA because they have had bovine TB cases Modified Accredited states (Michigan and states with MA zones) States that do not recognize Wisconsin s TB-free status Call to find out the requirements by state Cattle from Michigan and states with MA zones: Need import permits Need negative whole-herd TB tests within 12 months before arrival in Wisconsin for all animals 1 year and older Need negative individual TB tests within 60 days before entering Wisconsin Must return directly to the state of origin after the show, and there must be a statement on the CVI that they will be doing so General Rules: 1. Exhibitors of livestock must inform themselves when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the show ring promptly after being called. Any person failing to comply with order will be ruled out from competing. 2. Entries must specify with full pedigree and post office address, the name, age, sex and breed or description with full pedigree and registered number. This information must be provided to the Department Superintendent upon check-in. 3. Cattle entered must be owned by the individuals or firms exhibiting them, but the get or progeny of animals may not be owned by the individuals or firms exhibiting them, qualifying without ownership. 4. All purebred animals in Department to be entitled to compete shall show certificate of registry in the government recognized Stud, Herd and Flock Books of their respective breeds. 5. A charge of $1.00 per head will be made in this department. Cows with suckling calf count as one. Stall fee along with completed Exhibitor Entry Form must be received at the NWSF Entry Department prior to the entry deadline. No stalls reserved unless accompanied by fee. 6. All blue ribbon exhibitors from Junior Fair may show in open class for ribbon only. Trophies & Awards The Bruce Ewings Family (Memory of Raleigh and Florence Ewings): Trophy to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Guernsey Female. 6

7 ATCP Class definitions (individual classes) (1) DAIRY CATTLE. (a) A spring calf is one born on or after March 1 of the exhibit year. (b) A winter calf is one whose date of birth is between December 1 of the year preceding the exhibit year and February 28 or 29 of the exhibit year. (c) A fall calf is one whose date of birth is between September 1 and November 30 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (d) A summer yearling is one whose date of birth is between June 1 and August 31 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (e) A spring yearling is one whose date of birth is between March 1 and May 31 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (f) A winter yearling is one whose date of birth is between December 1 of the second year preceding the exhibit year and February 28 or 29 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (g) A fall yearling is one whose date of birth is between September 1 and November 30 of the second year preceding the exhibit year. (h) A 2 year old is one born between September 1 of the third year preceding the exhibit year and August 31 of the second year preceding the exhibit year. A 2 year old includes a yearling that has freshened. (i) A 3 year old is one whose date of birth is between September 1 of the fourth year preceding the exhibit year and August 31 of the third year preceding the exhibit year. (j) A 4 year old is one whose date of birth is between September 1 of the fifth year preceding the exhibit year and August 31 of the fourth year preceding the exhibit year. (k) A 5-year-old is one born before September 1 of the fifth year preceding the exhibit year. (l) A dry cow is a 3-year-old or over that has milked 280 days or more since last calving. (2) GROUP CLASSES (a) Dairy Cattle. 1. A dairy junior get of sire shall consist of 3 animals which are the offspring of the same bull. All of these animals shall be under 2 years of age and not more than one can be a bull. 2. A dam and offspring shall consist of 2 animals 1 animal and her offspring. The animals need not be owned by a single exhibitor. 3. A produce of dam shall consist of 2 animals, any age or sex which are the produce of one cow. 4. A group of 3 best female cattle shall consist of 3 animals of any age which were bred and are owned by the exhibitor. Class A: Holstein Class B: Jersey Class C: Guernsey Class D: Brown Swiss Class E: Ayrshire Class F: Any Other Breed Lot Description Premiums 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 1. Bull calf, spring Bull calf, winter Bull calf, fall Junior Champion Bull 5. Reserve Junior Champion Bull 6. Heifer calf, spring Heifer calf, winter Heifer calf, fall Heifer calf, summer yearling Heifer calf, spring yearling Heifer calf, winter yearling Heifer calf, fall yearling Champion Heifer, under 2 years 14. Reserve Champion Heifer 15. Cow, 2-3 years old Cow, 3-4 years old Cow, 4-5 years old Cow, over 5 years old Dry Cow, 3 years and over Champion Cow, 2 years and over 21. Reserve Champion Cow 22. Grand Champion Female ROSETTE 23. Reserve Grand Champion Female ROSETTE 24. Junior get of sire Dam and Offspring Best Females of any age

8 27. Produce of dam, 2 any age/sex Supreme Champion Female-overall ROSETTE DEPARTMENT A-02 BEEF CATTLE Superintendents Jackie Johnson & Jerry Clark Schedule: On-Line Entries Click Here Date to Bring Animals July 15 8am-5pm Barn Area Judging Date/Time July 16 4pm Animal Release Date July 17 after 4pm (according to distance traveled) NOTE: No exhibitor trucks or trailers are allowed on the Fairgrounds Thursday evening prior to 10pm. ABSOLUTLY NO PARKING IS ALLOWED BEHIND OR NEXT TO THE BARNS AT ANY TIME. All Entries will be judged by certified specialty judges using the single judge system Rules Governing Exhibits 1. All animals must comply with the Health rules set forth on our website, 2. PREMISE ID REGISTRATION: If you are entering animals in this department, you must provide us with your premise identification on your entry form. For more information you may contact: WI DATCP at or go to the DATCP website: or the WI Livestock Identification Consortium at A premise ID must be provided before animals can be unloaded and exhibited. 3. Exhibitors of livestock must inform themselves when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the show ring promptly after being called. Any person failing to comply with order will be ruled out from competing. 4. Entries must specify with full pedigree and post office address, the name, age, sex and breed or description with full pedigree and registered number. No animal may be entered in the name of any other person than the bonafide owner or owners, and should any prove to be otherwise entered, premiums awarded them will be forfeited to the Association. 5. Cattle entered must be owned by the individuals or firms exhibiting them, but the get, or progeny of animals may not be owned by the individuals or firms exhibiting them, qualifying without ownership. 6. All purebred animals in Department to be entitled to compete shall show certificate of registry in the government recognized Stud, Herd and Flock Books of their respective breeds. 7. If there are eight or more animals in a breed not listed, a show may be formed for that particular breed. 8. A charge of $1.00 per head will be made in this department. Cows with suckling calf to count as one. Stall fee along with completed Exhibitor Entry Form must be received at the NWSF Entry Department Office prior to the entry deadline. No stalls reserved unless accompanied by stall fee. Please see complete DATCP Animal Health Regulations for Fairs on our website: ATCP (2) BEEF CATTLE. (a) A junior calf is one born on or after January 1 of the exhibit year. The calf shall be at least 4 months old at the time of exhibit. (b) A senior calf is one whose date of birth is between September 1 and December 31 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (c) A summer yearling is one whose date of birth is between May 1 and August 31 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (d) A junior yearling is one whose date of birth is between January 1 and April 30 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (e) A senior yearling is one whose date of birth is between September 1 and December 31 of the second year preceding the exhibit year. (f) A 2 year old or older cow is one born before September 1 of the second year preceding the exhibit year and which has calved during the past year. (3) STEERS. (a) A senior calf is one whose date of birth is between September 1 and December 31 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (b) A summer yearling is one whose date of birth is between May 1 and August 31 of the year preceding the exhibit year, and which has all milk teeth in place. (c) A junior yearling is one whose date of birth is between January 1 and April 30 of the year preceding the exhibit year, and which has all milk teeth solidly in place and shows no nicking at the gums. 8

9 ATCP Class definitions (group classes) (1) Beef (a) A beef junior get of sire shall consist of 3 animals which are the offspring of the same bull and are animals in the junior calf, senior calf, and/or the summer yearling, bull and heifer classes, with both sexes to [be] represented. (b) A beef senior get of sire shall consist of 3 animals which are the offspring of one sire. All of these animals shall be 2 years of age or over. In either a dairy or beef breed get of sire, the name of the sire shall be designated by the exhibitor. The animals need not be owned by a single exhibitor. (c) A breed or herd shall consist of 4 animals bred and owned by the exhibitor. Class A: Angus Class B: Herford Class C: Simmental Class D: Shorthorn Class E: Any other Pure Breed Class F: Commercial (Females Only) Lot Description Premiums 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 1. Bull calf, junior Bull calf, senior Bull, summer yearling Bull, junior yearling Bull, senior yearling Champion Bull, any age Reserve Champion Bull 8. Heifer calf, junior Heifer calf, senior Heifer, summer yearling Heifer, junior yearling Heifer, senior yearling Cow, over 2 years old Champion Female, any age Reserve Champion Female 16. Junior get of sire Senior get of sire Breeders herd Pair of calves-1 bull/1 heifer Supreme Champion, Female-all classes ROSETTE Trophies and Awards: A traveling trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Supreme Champion Beef Female Market Class G Lot Description Premiums 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th` 1. Senior Calf Summer Yearling Junior Yearling DEPARTMENT A-04 SHEEP Superintendent Gerry Artz Schedule: On-Line Entries Click Here Date to bring Animals July 15 th 8am-5pm Sheep Barn Judging Date/Time July 16 th 10am Animal Release Date July 17 th after 4pm (according to distance traveled) Please see complete DATCP Animal Health Regulations for Fairs on our website: All entries will be judged by certified specialty judges using the single judge system. ABSOLUTLY NO PARKING IS ALLOWED BEHIND OR NEXT TO THE BARNS. Sheep from within Wisconsin: If sexually intact, need official individual ID at any age 9

10 If not sexually intact, need official individual ID if they are 12 months or older Official ID may be scrapie ear tags, USDA 840 button ear tag, or breed association tattoo (as long as it is unique to that animal) Cannot have been exposed to scrapie if they are sexually intact Sheep from outside Wisconsin: Need certificate of veterinary inspection and official individual ID: scrapie ear tag, USDA 840 button ear tag, or breed association tattoo (as long as it is unique to that animal) By federal rule, the CVI must also include: a statement by the issuing accredited or state or federal veterinarian that the animals were not exhibiting clinical signs associated with scrapie at the time of examination an owner statement indicating whether the animal is or is not a scrapie-positive, suspect, high-risk or exposed animal and whether it originated in an infected, source, exposed, or noncompliant flock Requirements are subject to change as conditions warrant. For current information, check Rules Governing Exhibit: (1) All animals must comply with the health rules. (2) PREMISE ID REGISTRATION: If you are entering animals in this department, you must provide us with your premise identification on your entry form. For more information you may contact: WI DATCP at or go to the DATCP website: or the WI Livestock Identification Consortium at A premise ID must be provided before animals can be unloaded and exhibited. Forms available on-line or in the office) (3) **A Scrapies Identification Form listing each animal entered must be completed and turned in at check in time. These forms is available online, or contact the entry department ( ) for assistance. (4) Exhibitors of livestock must inform themselves when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the show ring promptly after being called. Any person failing to comply with order will be ruled out from competing. (5) Entries must specify with full pedigree and post office address, the name, age, sex and breed or description and registry number. No animals shall be entered in the name of any other person than the bonafide owner or owners, and should any prove to be otherwise entered, prem ium s awarded them will be for feited to the society. No pedigree required with exhibits of wethers. (6) Any artificial coloring or oiling of any breed of sheep will bar the showing and will be discriminated against by the judge. (7) Registered wool breeds including Columbias, Corriedales, Rambouillets and Targhees shall be shown with two inches of wool or less. All meat breeds shall have been completely shorn not more than 2 months nor less than 2 weeks prior to show date. (8) Breeding animals will not be eligible to exhibit in Market Class. (9) A charge of $.50 per head will be made for each pen in this department. Pen fee is to be included with entry fee and submitted by the entry deadline. No pens will be reserved unless accompanied by fee. (10) Any other breed with 10 head or more for a minimum of 2 consecutive years will be added as a breed class. SHEEP (a) A fall lamb is one born between September 1 and December 31 of the year preceding the exhibit year. (b) A yearling ram or ewe is one born outside the date of birth limitations in pars. (a) through (c). The age of yearlings may be subject to verification by a veterinarian s examination whose findings shall be final. (c) A market lamb is one born after January 1 of the exhibit year. Group Classes (a) A get of sire shall consist of 4 lambs or yearlings, or both, of either sex, from one sire, which were bred and are owned by the exhibitor. (b) An exhibitor s flock shall consist of one yearling or ram lamb, 2 yearling ewes and 2 ewe lambs which are owned by the exhibitor. Class A: Suffolk Class B: Hampshire Class C: Dorset Class D: Shropshire Class E: Southdown Class F: Other Breed, Meat Type Registered Class G: Any Other Breed, Wool Type Registered Class H: Wether Style 10

11 Lot Description Premiums 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 1. January Ram Lamb February Ram Lamb March Ram Lamb Fall Ram Lamb Pen of 2 Ram Lambs Yearling Ram Champion Ram, any age Reserve Champion Ram 9. January Ewe Lamb February Ewe Lamb March Ewe Lamb Fall Ewe Lamb Pen of 2 Ewe Lambs Yearling Ewe Pen of 2 Yearling Ewes Mature Ewe Champion Ewe, any age Reserve Champion Ewe Get of Sire Exhibitors Flock Class I: Commercial Ewes Lot Description Premiums 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 1. January Ewe Lamb February Ewe Lamb March Ewe Lamb Fall Ewe Lamb Pen of 2 Ewe Lambs Yearling Ewe Pen of 2 Yearling Ewes Mature Ewe Champion Ewe, any age Reserve Champion Ewe Get of Sire Exhibitors Flock Class J: Market Class Lot Description Premiums 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 1. Light (90 pounds or less) Medium ( pounds Heavy ( 121 pounds and up) Supreme Champion Ram, overall ROSETTE Supreme Champion Ewe, overall ROSETTE Supreme Market Animal, overall Best Wisconsin Flock DEPARTMENT A-05 GOATS Superintendent-Wayne Greene ( ) ROSETTE The Wisconsin Suffolk Sheep Association is sponsoring a traveling trophy for the highest placing Wisconsin Flock. (Qualifying individuals must be paid members in the WSSA.) Schedule: Date to bring Animals July 12 noon-7pm Goat Tent Judging date-premium Show July 13 9am Goat Tent Judging date-non-premium Show July 14 9am Goat Tent On-Line Entries Click Here 11

12 Animal Release Date July 14 after 5pm Entry Fee: ADGA Sanctioned Show (Premium Show) July 13 th : $4.00 per animal plus exhibitor s ticket ADGA Sanctioned Show (No Premiums) July 14 th : $4.00 per animal plus exhibitors ticket. Questions, comments, or to order Dry Wood Shaving, contact Linda Lux-Lucarellli. ( , or ) PREMISE ID REGISTRATION: If you are entering animals in this department, you must provide us with your premise identification on your entry form. For more information you may contact: WI DATCP at or go to the DATCP website: or the WI Livestock Identification Consortium at A premise ID must be provided before animals can be unloaded and exhibited. Sheep and goats must fill out Animal Identification Form with complete scrapie number. (Forms available on-line or in the office) Please see complete DATCP Animal Health Regulations for Fairs on our website: Goats from within Wisconsin: If sexually intact, need official individual ID at any age If not sexually intact, need official individual ID if they are 12 months or older Official ID may be scrapie ear tags, USDA 840 button ear tag, or breed association tattoo (as long as it is unique to that animal) Cannot have been exposed to scrapie if they are sexually intact Goats from outside Wisconsin: Need certificate of veterinary inspection and official individual ID: scrapie ear tag, USDA 840 button ear tag, or breed association tattoo (as long as it is unique to that animal) By federal rule, the CVI must also include: a statement by the issuing accredited or state or federal veterinarian that the animals were not exhibiting clinical signs associated with scrapie at the time of examination an owner statement indicating whether the animal is or is not a scrapie-positive, suspect, high-risk or exposed animal and whether it originated in an infected, source, exposed, or noncompliant flock Goats from Michigan s TB Modified Accredited Zone: Need import permits Need negative whole-herd TB tests within 12 months before arrival in Wisconsin Need negative individual TB tests within 60 days before entering Wisconsin Must return directly to the state of origin after the show, and there must be a statement on the CVI that they will be doing so For information on obtaining an import permit: Online DATCPAnimalImports@wi.gov Call Requirements are subject to change as conditions warrant. For current information, check 1. These shows are sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association and their rules shall govern. Only ADGA, AGS and CGS registered, recorded or applied for animals may be shown in an official ADGA show. 2. The Junior and Senior Shows are separately sanctioned. 3. These shows are sanctioned by ADGA for the following breeds: Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Sables, Toggenburg, Recorded Grade, AOP (Nigerian Dwarf, Oberhasli, and Saanen). Group classes will follow breed classes (Wednesday show only) 4. The Dairy Goat Superintendent may, under severe hardships, allow possible late entries. 5. The original registration or recordation certificate is required for all animals six months of age or older. The original registration, recordation certificate or duplicate application stamped by the registry office is required for all animals under 6 months of age. These must be shown to the show secretary prior to the start of the show. No copies of the registration, recordation certificate or stamped duplicate applications, telegrams or phone calls will be accepted in lieu of the original documents. 6. Proof of ownership shall be the ADGA ID# on the registration or recordation certificate or on the stamped duplicate application. Persons showing animals, whose registration/recordation certificates have signed transfers that have not been processed by 12

13 the ADGA office, must show those animals as agent for the owner shown on ADGA records. All names listed under one ID number constitute only ONE membership and ONLY ONE exhibitor. 7. The base date for determining the age of the animal is the opening day of the fair. 8. Animals with full natural horns (not disbudded or dehorned) may not be shown in an official ADGA show. 9. No more than 2 premiums paid per exhibitor per lot in lots Only 1 premium will be paid per exhibitor in lots ADGA Sanctioned Show, Wednesday, July 13. Premiums will be paid as listed Class A: Alpine Class B: Lamancha Class C: Nubian Class D: Sables Class E: Toggenburg Class F: Recorded Grades Class G: AOP (Nigerian, Oberhasli & Saanen) Lot Description Premiums 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 1. Junior Doe Kid ( or after) Intermediate Doe Kid ( to ) Sr. Doe Kid ( to ) Jr. Yearling Doe ( to ) Sr. Yearling Doe ( and under 2 yrs.) Grand Champion Junior Doe Ribbon Reserve Grand Champion Junior Doe Ribbon Best Junior Doe in Show Ribbon 9. Milker under 2 years Milker 2 years and under 3 years Milker 3 years and under 4 years Milker 4 years and under 5 years Milker 5 years and older Champion Challenge Grand Champion Senior Doe Ribbon Reserve Grand Champion Senior Doe Ribbon Best Senior Doe in Show Ribbon Best Udder of Breed Ribbon Best Udder in Show Ribbon 20. Exhibitors Herd (1 Doe under 1 year, 1 yearling Doe & 1 Doe 2 years or older all owned by same exhibitor) Three Best Females (3 animals, any age born and owned by exhibitor) Junior Get of Sire (3 Does under 2 years, never fresh, out of same sire & owned by same exhibitor) Senior Get of Sire (3 Does that have freshened and are out of the same sire.) Produce of Dam (2 Does any age out of same Dam) Dam and Daughter Dairy Herd (3 Does in milk,, owned by same exhibitor) ADGA Sanctioned Show Thursday July 14: No premiums paid in this show. Class H: Alpine Class I: Lamancha Class J: Nubian Class K: Sables Class L: Toggenburg Class M: Recorded Grades Class N: AOP (Nigerian, Oberhasli & Saanen) Lot Description 1. Junior Doe Kid ( or after) 2. Intermediate Doe Kid ( to ) 3. Sr. Doe Kid ( to ) 13

14 4. Jr. Yearling Doe ( to ) 5. Sr. Yearling Doe ( and under 2 yrs.) Grand Champion Junior Doe Reserve Grand Champion Junior Doe Best Junior Doe in Show Ribbon 9. Milker under 2 years 10. Milker 2 years and under 3 years 11. Milker 3 years and under 4 years 12. Milker 4 years and under 5 years 13. Milker 5 years and older 14. Champion Challenge Grand Champion Senior Doe Reserve Grand Champion Senior Doe Best Senior Doe in ShowRibbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon DEPARTMENT A-06 DRAFT HORSES Superintendent Keith Lee Schedule: Date to bring Animals July 12 8am-3pm Horse barn Judging Date/Time (Hitch) July 13 10:30am Judging Date/Time (Halter) July 14 10:30am Animal Release Date July 14 after 6pm On-Line Entries Click Here Please see complete DATCP Animal Health Regulations for Fairs on our website: Equine animals from within Wisconsin need documentation of a negative EIA test done in 2014, which clearly identifies the animal by registration number, lip tattoo, freeze brand, or complete description. Documentation may be: Official test report VS 10-11, or USDA-approved electronic test form, or Global Vet Link EIA electronic form, or Certificate of veterinary inspection with the test results listed Equine animals from outside Wisconsin need: Certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) Negative EIA test done in 2015, which clearly identifies the animal by registration number, lip tattoo, freeze brand, or complete description, and reported on the CVI Equines from Minnesota are exempt from the CVI requirement if: Ownership does not change while the animal is in Wisconsin The animal remains in Wisconsin no longer than 7 days Proof of an EIA test in the current calendar year (2015) accompanies the animal AH FR 100 P (01/2015) Requirements are subject to change as conditions warrant. For current information, check Rules Governing Exhibits 1. Exhibitors will be required to purchase an Exhibitor s ticket in the amount of $10.00 at the time of making entry. 2. Stall rent in the amount of $1.50 per animal is required in the department. 3. All animals must be the legal property of the exhibitor as of July 1 st. 4. No more than two prizes shall be awarded any exhibitor under any one lot number. 5. General Health rules apply. Horses found to be infected with a contagious or infectious disease may be ordered to be removed from the fairgrounds at any time during the progress of the fair. 6. PREMISE ID REGISTRATION: All exhibits in this department must have a Premise Identification Number listed on the entry form. For more information you may contact: WI DATCP at or go to the DATCP website: or the WI Livestock Identification Consortium at A Premise ID must be provided before animals can be unloaded and exhibited. 7. ABSOLUTLY NO PARKING BEHIND OR NEXT TO THE BARNS IS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. 14