Adult Division Rules and Regulations

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2 Adult Division Rules and Regulations 1. Open to any products may be exhibited. (Made since the 2012 fair) Articles previously exhibited will be disqualified. 2. Prizes will be awarded only to articles deemed worthy of a prize by the judges. 3. Articles that are not on this premium list will not be accepted for exhibit. 4. Only one article may be entered for each premium by any one exhibitor. 5. Canned products accepted in standard jars only (ex. Ball, Kerr, Mason, and Golden Harvest jars. 6. 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 13, 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 14, 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 13, *Instructions for items progressing to the State fair are available as separate fact sheet. You may obtain one from the Extension/4-H office. 8. 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. Outstanding Adult Exhibitor Points will be awarded on all entries in the Adult Division as follows: 5 points for 1 st place 4 points for 2 nd place 3 points for 3 rd place Awards will presented at the Senior Citizens Day at the Fair, October 11, 2013.

3 SECTION A Adult Division Class 1 Clothing (Superintendents: Frank Candilero and Lisa Salard) (Please bring garments on hangers) 1 st - $ nd- $ rd - $ Infant dress or outfit 2. Child s dress or outfit (ages 2-5) 3. Child s dress or outfit (age 6-9) 4. Child s pants and top set 5. Smocked, hand sewn or embroidered child s garment 6. Pants suit (adult) 2 pieces, matching or coordinate 7. Blouse (lady s) set in sleeves and collar 8. Blouse (lady s) other type 9. Shirt man or boys 10. Dress (daytime, street or church) 11. Dress adult formal 12. Sleeping garment (infant) 13. Vest 14. Toddler s dress (age 1-3) 15. Sleepwear (adult) 16. Sleepwear (child) 17. Pre-teen/teen s dress 18. Apron (functional) 19. Apron (fancy holiday) 20. Robe (child or adult) 21. Pants (men or boy s) 22. Child s hat (no knit or crochet) 23. Adult hat ( no knit or crochet) 24. Skirt (adult) 25. Pants (lady s) 26. Skirt & matching blouse 27. Appliqued garment (no ready made) 28. Wearable art 29. Child s costume 30. Adult Costume 31. Jumper (adult) 32. Jumper (child) 33. Cloth purse 34. Patchwork jacket 35. Miscellaneous (not In premiums 1-34) CLOTHING ARTICLES WILL BE SENT TO THE STATE FAIR PROVIDED THERE IS A CATEGORY FOR TH ARTICLE AND PERMISSION IS GIVEN BY THE EXHIBITOR AT THE TIME OF ENTERING.

4 Class 2 Handmade 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 (adult) 7. Cape (adult) 8. Poncho (adult) 9. Poncho (child) 10. Cape (child) 11. Shawl (child) 12. Collars (crochet or tatting) 13. Bedspread 14. Stuffed toys 15. Centerpieces 16. Crochet purse 17. Slippers (adult) 18. Slippers (child) 19. Vest (adult) 20. Vest (child) 21. Hat 22. Scarf 23. Any other garment (not included in Premium 1-20) 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.

5 Class 3 Knit Superindent: Patsy Casida 1. 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. Hat 16. Scarf 17. Any other garment (not included in Premiums 1-16)

6 Class 4 Household or Home Improvement Superintendents: Helen Candiloro, Roxie Castro, Lisa Salard 1 ST Place: $ nd Place - $ rd Place - $5.00 Afghans 1. Crocheted baby 2. Crocheted (blocks) 3. Crocheted (one piece) 4. Crocheted (appliqued or decorated) 5. Knitted (child) 6. Crocheted panels/strips 7. Broomstick 8. Knitted (baby) 9. Other mixed work afghan Quilts hand quilted only 10. Patchwork 11. Appliqued 12. Child or baby quilt Quilts Machine Quilted Only 13. Patchwork 14. Appliqued 15. Child or baby quilt BEDROOMS LINENS & PILLOWS 16. Quilt top (patchwork, appliqued, other) 17. Crocheted bedspread 18. Puff, cathedral or other quilt (no child s quilt) 19. Bedspread 20. Piece look and quilted quilt 21. Foundation piecing 22. Quillow 23. Miniature Quilt 24. Decorative pillow (crocheted) 25. Decorative pillow (quilted) 26. Decorative pillow (cross stitch) 27. Decorative pillow (embroidery) 28. Decorative pillow (other) 29. Homemade pillow cases (colored embroidery on white cases set of 2) 30. Homemade pillow cases (colored embroidery on colored cases set of 2) 31. Homemade pillow cases (other painted, tatted, crochet etc) 32. Stuffed home decoration Table linens tablecloths 33. Placemats/napkins (2 each) 34. Handmade tablecloth (cross stitch, embroidery, etc.)

7 35. Crocheted 36. Table runner 37. Other Needlecraft (other than pillows) 38. Crocheted doilies 39. Quilted accessories (no pillow or throws) 40. Quilted wall hanging 41. Candlewicking (no pillows) 42. Tatting 43. Other than above 44. Needlepoint 45. Crewel embroidery 46. Swedish embroidery (huck) 47. Teneriffe embroidery (chicken scratch or snowflaking) Area Rugs 48. Hooked 49. Braided 50. 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.

8 Food Preservation Classes 5-9 Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Class 5 Canned Vegetables Superintendents: (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 Doris Simpson (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

9 32. Pint or half-pint pepper jelly 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 any conerve 48. Pint or half pint apple butter 49. Pint or half pear butter 50. Pint or half pint any other butter 51. Pint or half pint pear jam 52. Pint or half-pint other jam 53. Pint or half-pint pear honey Class 8 Pickles and Relishes Superintendents: Debbie Boudreaux and Beth Gardner 60. Pint cut pickles (dill) 61. Pint whole pickles (sweet) 62. Quart or pint whole pickles (dill) 63. Pint lime-treated sweet cucumber pickles - sliced 64. Quart or pint cinnamon pickle rings 65. Pint bread and butter pickles (cucumber) 66. Pint bread and butter pickles (squash) 67. Pint green tomato pickles 68. Pint pickled beets (whole or sliced) 69. Pint pickled okra 70. Pint other pickled vegetable 71. Pint squash pickles 72. Pint any other relish 73. Pint Dixie relish 74. Pint green tomato relish 75. Pint pear relish 76. Pint chili sauce 77. Pint salsa 78. Quart pear pickles 79. Pint Chow Chow 80. Pint corn relish 81. Pint dilled green bean pickles 82. Quart peach pickles 83. Pint pepper pickles 84 Pint mixed pickles 85. Pint pepper and pear relish 86. Pint pickle relish 87. Pint pear mince meat

10 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.

11 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 ornament Holiday door or wall decoration (made of fabric) 5. Other holiday decoration- no wreath 6. Christmas stocking (counted cross stitch) 7. Christmas stocking (other) 8. Fabric doll 9. Decorated garment (painted appliqued, etc) 10. Other fabric novelties (book covers, children s fabric books) 11. Stuffed toy (one-no dolls) 12. Stuffed home decoration 13. Halloween not a wreath 14. Thanksgiving not a wreath 15. Valentine not a wreath 16. Easter not a wreath 17. Mardi Gras not a wreath 18. Christmas not a wreath 19. Pastel Painting 20. Oil Painting original 21. Acrylic painting original 22. Watercolor picture original 23. Charcoal picture 24. Pencil picture 25. Pen & Ink picture 26. Creative wall hanging (other than framed or macramé items) 27. Halloween Wreath 28. Thanksgiving Wreath 29. Easter Wreath 30. Patriotic Wreath 31. Mardi Gras Wreath 32. Christmas Wreath 33. Fabric covered basket 34. Desk accessories 35. Kitchen accessories 36. Stained glass 37. Pot holders (2) 38. Wood crafts (no larger than 18 in any direction) 39. Scrap booking (contents will be judged) 40. Hand woven basket

12 41. Jewelry (limit 1 piece or 1 set) 42. Latch hook wall hanging 43. Tole painting and folk art (no fabric) 44. Tole painting on fabric 45. Leather carving and tooling 46. Wood burning no kits 47. Counted cross stitch (pictures 12 and under) 48. Counted cross stitch (pictures over 12 ) 49. Any other cross stitch 50. Smocked article- no clothing 51. Calligraphy 52. Other pictures (not needlepoint, crewel or cross stitch) 53. Stenciled item 54. Fowl wood carving 55. People wood carving 56. Aquatic wood carving 57. Animal wood carving 58. Other wood carving 59. Wood crafts (larger than 18 ) 60. Plaster article (1 article) 61. Hobbies (collections only coins, insects, stamps, etc.) 62. Plastic canvas art 63. Decoupage 64. Miscellaneous (not included in Premiums 1-63) Handicraft items will be sent to the State Fair provided there is a category for the item and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

13 Class 11 Adult Photography Amateur only Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Rules: 1. Photography exhibits should be in clear protective sheets. 2. Photographs in frames will not be allowed. 3. Photographs will not be sent to State Fair. 1. B & W people (8X10) print 2. B & W animal (8X10) print 3. B & W other (8X10) print 4. Color people (8X10) print 5. Color animal (8X10) print 6. Color other (8X10) print 7. Sepia tone (people) 8. Sepia tone (animals) 9. Sepia tone (other) 10. Manipulated photo

14 Class 12 Cakes and Breads ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ITEMS THAT REQUIRE NO REFRIGERATION Premiums: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd White layer cake/icing 2. Chocolate layer cake /icing 3. German sweet chocolate cake 4. Pound cake 5. Other pound cake 6. Angel food cake 7. Yellow layer cake with icing 8. Party or special occasion cake to be judged on decoration only 9. Holiday yeast bread 10. Sweet roll (yeast) or cinnamon rolls (3) 11. Loaf yeast bread (1) 12. Loaf quick bread (1) 8 ¼ X $ or 9 X5 13. Yeast rolls plain Biscuits Muffins (3) 16. Pecan pie 17. Fruit pie 18. Other pie (must not need refrigeration) 19. Pralines (6 pieces) 20. Chocolate fudge (6 pieces) 21. Divinity (6 pieces) 22. Candy other (6 pieces) 23. Drop Cookies (6) 24. Bar cookies (6) 25. Rolled cookies (6) cookies cut with a cookie cutter 26. Miscellaneous (not included in premiums 1-25)

15 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)

16 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, Elizabeth Theard and Betty Reed Open to any resident of Rapides Parish, age 60 years & older. Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. 1 st Place - $ nd Place - $ rd Place - $5.00 Aprons 1. Functional 2. Fancy Garments & Accessories (Machine Sewed) 3. Adult 4. Children 5. Other garments & accessories Afghans 6. Crocheted plain 7. Crocheted original design 8. Crocheted blocks 9. Baby 10. Other Afghans broomstic, scraps, etc. 11. Knitted 12. Crocheted ripple Pillows 13. Crocheted 14. Embroidery 15. Other pillows 16. Chicken Scratch 17. Candlewicking 18. Patchwork 19. Needlepoint Pillow Cases 20. Embroidery 21. Other pillow cases Quilts 22. Appliqued

17 23. Patchwork any size 24. Piece look & quilted 25. Baby 26. Other quilts 27. Quilt tops not quilted 28. Embroidered & quilted Crochet 29. Clothing articles adult 30. Clothing articles children 31. Doilies 32. Collars 33. Home Accessory Article 34. Other crochet 35. Bedspread 36. Tablecloths 37. Hat Knitting 38. Adult garments (sweaters, shawls, scarves, footwear, cap & mittens, etc. 39. Childrens garments sweaters, shawls, scarves, footwear, caps & mittens, etc 40. Other knitting Handiwork 41. Embroidery 42. Tatting on an article only 43. Tatting separate article 44. Counted cross stitch 45. Decorated wearing apparel 46. Other handiwork no ceramic 47. Purse 48. Belt 49. Chicken scratch 50. Crewel embroidery 51. Needlepoint 52. Plain cross stitch 53. Smocking Painting 54. Oil original 55. Acrylic original 56. Watercolors original 57. Pastels original 58. Charcoal, pen & ink, or pencil Crafts 59. Stuffed toys 60. Dolls stuffed 61. Dolls other 62. Christmas items (large) 63. Christmas items (small) 64. Holiday items

18 65. Other 66. Quilted wallhangings 67. Small article (not larger than 18 ) 68. Ceramics 69. Seasonal decoration (outdoor article) 70. Seasonal decoration (indoor article) 71. Handmade flowers 72. Plaster articles 73. Tea towels 74. Pot holder -2 Woodwork 75. Wood carvings 76. Birdhouse 77. Woodburning 78. Toys 79. Other Senior citizen articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at time of entering.

19 Class 2 Nursing Home Division Superintendents: Emma Jean Huffman, & Peggy Pearson Note: Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. 1 st Place - $ nd - $ rd - $ Garments hand or machine made 2. Afghans crochet or knit - large 3. Afghans crochet or knit baby 4. Personal clothing article (crochet or knit 5. Lap robes 6. Crochet or knit (other) 7. Crewel or needlepoint items pictures, etc 8. Embroidery household items scarves, centerpieces, pillowcases, etc. 9. Painted household items scarves, centerpieces, pillowcases, etc. 10. Pillowcases patchwork 11. Pillows terrycloth or other 12. Pillows crewel 13. Pillows needlepoint 14. Rugs 15. Artwork oil painting freehand 16. Artwork watercolor or other freehand 17. Artwork paint by number 18. Ceramics 19. Plaster 20. Woodwork small 21. Woodwork large 22. Seasonal decoration 23. Handicraft not wood 24. Tea towels 25. Pot holders Stuffed animals or dolls 27. Quilt top not quilted 28. Quilt quilted 29. Beadwork 30. Punch embroidery 31. Macrame small 32. Dolls 33. Miscellaneous exhibits not covered in Premiums 1-32 Nursing Home articles will not be sent to State Fair.

20 Class 3 Handicapped Division Superintendent: Emma Jean Huffman & Peggy Pearson 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.) CANNOT BE ENTERED UNTIL 11:00 AM 1 st nd rd Afghans crochet or knit - large 2. Afghans crochet or knit bay 3. Embroidery 4. Needlepoint or crewel items 5. Pillows 6. Crochet or knit - other 7. Plaster 8. Woodwork small 9. Handicraft not wood 10. Artwork ink or watercolor 11. Artwork- other 12. Pot holder 13. Seasonal decoration 14. Latch hook 15. Painted household item 16. Jewelry 17. Pottery 18. Miscellaneous (exhibits not covered in Premiums 1-17 )

21 Pre 4-H Division Section C (Pre 4-H Youth ages 3 to 8) Superintendent: Colleen Lee & LaTel Lee Assistant Superintendents: Lizbeth Lee, Adrianne Vallee, Alyssa Lloid *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. 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)

22 Youth Division SECTION D 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. *Ages of are the child. *Puppies must be at least 6 weeks old and able to walk on a leash if entered in the Dog Show. No animal under the age of 4 weeks may be shown.

23 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. 4-H members must enter their animals 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 $6.00 $5.00 $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 Senior (8 th -12 th Grade) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large Class 3 - Non 4-H All Ages (9-18) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large Champion Round

24 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 9, Judging will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11, Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal. Market Goats: Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 Grand Champion Rosette & Trophy 1. All goats must be dehorned. 2. Wether or doe goats are eligible to show. 3. 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. 4. All goats must be slicked sheared within 7 days prior to the show. 5. 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 (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 (two and four teeth are allowed) 3. Aged doe (6 tooth and over) 4. Does showing in the Commercial Market Doe classes cannot be entered or shown in the Market Goat Division. 5. All Commercial Market Does must have ear tag for identification in the class. 6. Commercial Does can be shown with hair or slick sheared. 7. 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, 2013 June 30, July 1, 2012 Dec. 31, Jan 1, 2012 June 30, July 1, 2011 Dec. 31, July 1, 2010 June 30, Born June 30, 2009 and older 7. Grand Champion Female- Rosette & Trophy 8. Reserve Grand Champion Female 9. Buck, kid buck born July 1, 2012 June 30, Grand Champion Buck - Rosette 11. Reserve Grand Champion Buck

25 Goat Showmanship Premiums paid: 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 Buckle 10. Champion Junior Showman Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

26 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 9, 2013, 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 10, 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 21, 2013, 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. All poultry has to be tested or they can not show. 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 13, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The Rapides Parish Fair Association will not be responsible for entries after 6:30 p.m. 16. No selling of poultry in the barn. Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $5.00

27 Class 1 Poultry classes of Cockerels, Pullets, Cocks and Hens will include classes accepted by American Standard of Perfection. Champion Standard $10 + Rosette Reserve Champion $ Rosette Champion Bantam $10 + Rosette Reserve Champion Bantam $10 + Rosette Champion Duck $ 10 + Rosette Reserve Champion Duck $10 + Rosette Best of Show $10 SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship will be held immediately following the poultry Show on Thursday, October 10, Open to 4-H & FFA members that has poultry in the show. 2. Member must own the bird that they are doing showmanship with. Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00

28 RABBIT SHOW Superintendents: Theresa Carroll, Kurt Thacker, Jenny Thacker, Charlotte Carroll, and Joel Petrus Rules and Regulations 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only H and FFA rabbit will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013, FROM 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 p.m H and FFA Rabbit Show judging will begin at 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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. Premiums Will Not be paid for more than six entries by one exhibitor. (Exception: Exhibitors will be allowed to show tow 2 meat pens in addition to six other entries) 8. 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. 9. Premiums paid: 1 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. 11. 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. 12. Tattoos encourage but not mandatory. 13. Entries will be accepted and premiums paid on the breeds and classes listed below: Breed SECTION F 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

29 **Other Breeds As Needed** 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 7 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, 1 ST RUNNER UP, BEST OF THE BEST OPPPOSITE SEX Showmanship class will be held during the show. Enter at the time of registration or during show. Awards will be given in Junior Showman and Senior Showman All Best of Breeds entries are automatically entered into the Open Show. (Must have permanent tattoo to enter. 15. Rabbits will be released Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.

30 Beef Show Chairman Tunk Andries Superintendents: Reggie Lucas, Carmie Lucas, Assistant Superintendents: Haley Williams 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). Class I - Market Steer Division SECTION G Premiums paid: 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 Buckle 6. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer Rosette Class 2 Beef Breeding Division Individual breed classes will be formed with 3 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, SENIOR BULL CALF calved September 1-October 31, 2012

31 15. 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 Premiums paid: 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 Buckle 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

32 Dairy Show Superintendent: Martha Petrus,Joe Caraveo Assistant Superintendents: Marcela Caraveo (Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section) Class Dairy Breeding Division SECTION H Premiums paid: 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, 2011-Febuary 28, SENIOR CALF calved September 1 November 30, INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR YEARLING calved June 1-August 31, JUNIOR YEARLING calved March 1-May 31, INTERMEDIATE SENIOR YEARLING calved December 1, 2010-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, 2009 February 28, YEAR OLD COW calved September 1, 2008 August 31, YEAR OLD COW -calved September 1, 2007-August 31, AGED COW born before September 1, CHAMPION Rosette Trophy 14. RESERVE CHAMPION Rosette Commercial Dairy Heifer 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $30 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00

33 Class 5 Dairy Showmanship Premiums paid: 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)

34 Swine Division Chairman: Robert Andries Superintendents: Sara Martin and Glenda Andries Assistant Superintendents: Jay Norman & Alexis Dekeyzer (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. Premiums paid: 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 Buckle 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hogs Rosette Class 2-3 Swine Breeding SECTION I Premiums paid: 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 Ewe Rosette Trophy 6. Reserve Champion Ewe - Rosette

35 Class 5 Swine Showmanship Any pig entered in the Market classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section Premiums paid: 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)

36 SECTION J Class 1 Market Lambs Sheep Division Chairman Danny Coombs 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. Premiums paid: 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 Buckle 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb- Rosette Class Sheep Breeding Premiums paid: 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, YEARLING EWE after January 1, 2011 (Two tooth ewes are allowed) 6. AGED EWE 4 tooth and over 7. CHAMPION EWE Rosette Trophy 8. RESERVE CHAMPION EWE Rosette

37 Class 4 Commercial Ewe 1. Spring Ewe Lamb, after January 1, Yearling Ewe, after January 1, 2012 two (2) tooth ewes 3. Aged Ewe Class 4 to 6 tooth and over 4. CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE - Rosette trophy 5. RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE Rosette Class 5 Sheep Showmanship Premiums paid: 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 Buckle 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

38 SECTION K Horse Division Chairman: Peggy Williams Superintendents: Becky Richerson & Susan Hickman, Penny Thibodeaux Assistant Superintendent: Rachel Slay, Wes Thibodeaux, 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 1-5 Premiums paid: 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 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 2013 (weanling) 2. Gelding, foaled in 2013 (weanling) 3. Gelding, foaled in 2012 (yearling) 4. Gelding, foaled in (2 year old) 5. Gelding, foaled in 2010 (3 year old) 6. Gelding, foaled in 2009 & before (4 year old & older) 7. Champion Gelding Rosette Trophy 8. Reserve Champion Gelding Rosette 9. Mare, foaled in 2013 (weanling) 10. Mare, foaled in 2012 (yearling) 11. Mare, foaled in 2010 (2 year old) 12. Mare, foaled in 2010 ( 3 year old) 13. Mare, foaled in 2009 & before (4 year old & older) 14. Broodmare, mares which have produced a foal in the current year or the previous year (2011 or 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

39 Class 6 Unregistered Horses Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $26.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ MARED 14 hands (56 inches or taller) at the wither 2. GELDINGS 14 hands (56 inches or taller) at the wither 3. MARES Under 14 hands (less than 56 inches) at the wither 4. GELDINGS Under 14 hands (less than 56 inches) at the wither Class 7 Horse Showmanship Premiums paid: 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 Buckle 10. Champion Junior Showman Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award)

40 SECTION L AGRICULTURE Superintendent: Jennifer Brister & Colt Brister, Dustin Brister, Amy Flynn Assistant Superintendent: Anna Harris Science Displays/Social Studies Displays Exhibits should no larger than 30 inches wide and 21 inches deep and 48 inches high. 1. Any aspect of the selected topic may be featured 2. The exhibit should be educational in nature 3. A complete idea should be carried out. 4. Exhibits should be no larger than 30 inches wide and 21 inches deep and 48 inches high. Exhibits should be project boards. 5. The exhibit may include pictures, sketches, charts, models or any other illustration which will demonstrate or convey the intended idea. 6. Judging will be based on the following: Originality... 25% Accuracy of facts presented... 50% Neatness and Quality of Display... 25% 7. Exhibit must stand on its own merits for the duration of the fair. Class I Science Displays Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th -10 th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00 *Classes: 1. Plant Life- under 14 years of age 2. Plant Life 14 years of age and older 3. Wildlife under 14 years of age 4. Wildlife 14 years of age and older 5. Farm/Domestic under 14 years of age 6. Animal Science 14 tears if age and older 7. Diet, Nutrition and Health under 14 years of age 8. Diet, Nutrition and Health 14 years of age and older 9. Science and Technology under 14 years of age 10. Science and Technology 14 years of age and older 11. Other under 14 years of age 12. Other 14 years of age and older * These exhibits will not be eligible for State Fair. Note: No more than 3 total Science exhibits per 4-H er may be entered.

41 Class II Social Studies Displays Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th -10 th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00 *Classes: 1. Geography under 14 years of age 2. Geography 14 years of age & older 3. LA. History under 14 years of age 4. Am. History under 14 years old & older 5. Am. History under 14 years of age 6. Am. History 14 years of age & older 7. Character Ed under 14 years of age & older 8. Character Ed- 14 years of age & older 9. Other under 14 years of age 10. Other 14 years of age & older *These exhibits will NOT be eligible for State Fair. Explanations of each topic may be obtained from the parish 4-H office.

42 Class 3 Weed Identification Display 1. All weeds must have been collected with the past 12 months. 2. Each specimen (leaves, flower and/or seed) shall be mounted on pressure sensitive self adhering transparent plastic sheets. 3. Each specimen shall be properly identified as to botanical and common name. This information and exhibitor s name, age, and school or parish fastened in the lower right corner of the mount. 4. Exhibit shall include individually mounted specimen displayed in a conventional loose-leaf notebook binder or similar ringed folder. 5. The exhibit shall contain weed plants found in Louisiana. (Contact the office for a listing of weeds) 6. A display will consist of twenty (20) samples of weeds commonly found in Louisiana taken from the list. Additional points may be earned by displaying up to ten (10) additional samples from list. Juniors Under 14 Seniors 14 and over Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 Class 4 Seed Identification Display 1. All seeds must have been collected within the past 12 months. 2. Each sample of seed must be displayed in a clear 4-8 dram vial of this description should be available from your local drug store. 3. Label each sample with common name as shown in No. 4 below. Names must be printed in ink or typed on a piece of white paper approximately ½ X 1 ¾ and taped to the vial with clear tape. 4. A display will consist of thirty (30) samples of crop and weed seed commonly found in Louisiana. (Call the office for seed listings) Additional points may be earned by displaying up to six additional samples from list. 5. Vials must be displayed in a container as described below. This container can be made as follows: a. Drill three rows of ten holes each (11 or 12 each if extra samples are included as described in NO. 4 above) in a dressed 1 x 6 board 22 to 26 long. The holes should be in diameter. The center of each row should begin 2 from the end of the board and all holes in each row show be centered 2 apart. One row should be located in the middle of the board. The center of the holes in the two outside rows should be located 1 from the edge of the board. b. Nail or glue another piece of 1 X 6 board 22 X26 long to one side of the piece in which the holes have been drilled. c. Finish your display board with a clear varnish. 6. Displays shall be judged as follows: a. Proper identification.. 50 b. Number of specimen plants (30) 30 c. Additional samples as described in No d. Condition of samples. 10 e. Neatness of display 10 Junior Under 14 Senior 14 and over Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00