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If you are an FFA student from an out-of-area school and want to attend our fair, you may receive ONE DAILY pass only. You must arrange for this ahead of time with your advisor and he/she will obtain permission from Mr. Rightmire for you to receive this pass.

Haul in: All entries must be in place by 9 a.m. on Monday of the fair. 

Vet Checks:

  • Beef - Sunday from 4-9 p.m. and Monday 7-9 a.m.
  • Dairy - Sunday from 5-9 p.m. and Monday from 6-9 a.m.
  • Goats and Sheep - Sunday 4-9 p.m.only
  • Swine - Monday from 6:30-8:30 a.m. only
  • Horses - Sunday from 4-9 p.m. and Monday from 7-9 a.m.
  • Poultry - Sunday 10a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Monday 7:30-9:00 a.m.
  • Rabbits - 12:45 - 5:00 p.m.

Please have your stall cards and animals ready to be vet checked at correct times.

Entry forms for animals are due in the fair office, or can be entered on-line by July 25th. If July 25th falls on a weekend, entries will be accepted in the fair office on the following Monday without penalty. Entries that come in after July 25th will be charged a fee of $25.00 per head through July 31. After July 31 late entries will not be accepted.

DIVISION 1 – BEEF

CLASS A - BLACK ANGUS
CLASS D - LIMOUSIN
CLASS B - RED ANGUS
CLASS E - OTHER PUREBRED
CLASS C - HEREFORD CLASS F - OTHER CROSSBRED OR DAIRY BEEF


**Listed and shown by breed in alphabetical order. List breed when entering. Minimum breed numbers for a class is 2 exhibitors or 5 animals. If the minimum is not met, the breed will be combined with other purebreds.

CROSSBREEDS IN BEEF - CLASSIFIED BY 3/4 BREED

 

Registration Standards - Separate by Breeds
Bulls and heifers can be shown in each class

PREMIUMS:  21.00   19.00   17.00

LOT NUMBER

  1. Spring bull calf, born after March 1, 2012

  2. Junior bull calf, born January 1 to February 28, 2012, at least 4 months old

  3. Senior bull calf, born September 1 to December 31, 2011

  4. Two bulls owned by exhibitor and shown in individual classes

  5. Junior heifer calf, born after January 1, 2012

  6. Senior heifer calf, born September 1 to December 31, 2011

  7. Summer yearling heifer, born May 1 to August 31, 2011

  8. Junior yearling heifer, born March 1  to April 30, 2011

  9. Winter yearling heifer, born January 1 to February 28, 2011

      Junior Champion - Rosette

PREMIUMS: 30.00   28.00   26.00

LOT NUMBER

10. Senior yearling heifer born September 1 to December 31, 2010

      Senior and Reserve Champion Heifer

11. Two-year-old heifer born August 31, 2008 to August 31, 2010

12. Aged Cow born before August 31, 2009

13. Cow and Calf, calf by side, cow 2 years +(enter this class even if calf is not by side)

14. Pair of Females - Ribbon only

15. Pair of Calves (male and female)

16. Produce of Dam (two generations), 2 animals either sex from 1 dam, may be owned by more than one exhibitor, limit 1 entry per exhibitor. To be eligible, each animal must be shown in individual classes.

17. Get of Sire, both sexes all sired by same bull. To be eligible, each animal must be shown in individual classes.

CLASS N – FEEDERS

PREMIUMS: 30.00   28.00   26.00

LOT NUMBER
1.  Feeder Steer, 500 to 999 pounds

CLASS O - MARKET STEERS

PREMIUMS: 30.00   28.00   26.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Market Steer, 1000 pounds and over

CLASS P - FITTING AND SHOWING

PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Senior
2. Junior
3. Novice (first year showing beef)

· Cup awarded to the best showman

· A buckle will be awarded to the Grand Champion Showman of the three divisions

· Overall Showman will compete in the Round Robin Competition, Saturday at 6 p.m.

CLASS Q - LIVESTOCK JUDGING

  • If you are coming from out-of-county schools, you are given one free day pass ONLY and you must wear FFA outfits.
  • If you are not a registered exhibitor you MUST give the advisor in charge your name and the school you attend in order to partipate in any of the FFA activities.

PREMIUMS: 6.00   5.00   4.00

LOT NUMBER

1. All Whatcom County FFA eligible judges. You must include this on your entry to receive a premium.

2. Handlers for animals used in FFA judging.

WESTERN STATES ANGUS AUXILIARY TROPHY

The Western States Angus Auxiliary, 13016 Reiner Rd., Monroe, WA 98272, will award a silver trophy to the outstanding FFA Angus exhibitor. The selection of the winner is to be based on show ring placing of individual animals, placing in showmanship and in cooperation with Fair Management. This is open to exhibitors with one more breeding and/or market animals. It must be kept in mind that the purpose of this award is the promotion of the Angus breed. The winning of the Auxiliary trophy in previous years shall not exclude an exhibitor from winning it again. The judge of the Junior Best Show will be asked to make the selection of the winner.

WASHINGTON STATE LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION

Dennis Andrews Memorial Steer Award

These awards are available to 4H, FFA, and youth division entries at designated shows. Savings bonds of $100 will be awarded to the exhibitor of a Limousin-influenced on-hoof Grand Champion Steer and/or Grand Champion Carcass Steer of 4H, FFA, and youth divisions. The Steer must be of 50% or greater Limousin breeding and exhibit Limousin characteristics. If an exhibitor wins the grand championship, they must contact a WSLA officer listed below for an information packet. This packet must be completed by the exhibitor and mailed back within 45 days of show.

Dori Shobert, PO Box 1220, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 871-5275

Joe Stevens, 4771 So Wenas Road, Selah  WA  98942  (509)697-4373

Rich Waldemar, 1191 Garden Drive, Lynden  WA  98264  (360) 354-5598

DIVISION 2 – DAIRY

Animal Haul in – Anytime Sunday before the Fair via the north door of the Cattle Barn, and exiting via Gate 2. The vet usually arrives at 5 p.m. Sunday evening or Monday morning by 9 a.m. for vet checks.

Animal Release – Released Saturday night of the Fair at 9 p.m. Parking in turn lane before 8:55 p.m. is not allowed by the Lynden P.D. Enter at north end of barn and exit through Gate 2. This will be supervised by the Superintendent.

All FFA exhibitors need to tell the Open Class Clerk of entries to be shown and entries that have been scratched.

CLASS A - BROWN SWISS                          CLASS D - JERSEY
CLASS B - GUERNSEY                                 CLASS E - AYRSHIRE
CLASS C - HOLSTEIN                                   CLASS F - OTHER BREED NOT LISTED

PREMIUMS: 21.00   19.00   17.00

LOT NUMBER

  1. Junior heifer calf, born after March 1, 2012 and over 4 months of age

  2. Intermediate heifer calf, born December 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012

  3. Senior heifer calf, born September 1 to November 30, 2011

  4. Summer yearling heifer, born June 1 to August 31, 2011

  5. Junior yearling heifer, born March 1 to May 31, 2011

  6. Winter yearling heifer, born December 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011

  7. Senior yearling heifer, born September 1 to November 30, 2010

      Junior Champion and Reserve Champion, Rosette

PREMIUMS: 30.00   28.00   26.00

LOT NUMBER

 8. Junior 2 year old cow, born March 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010

 9. Senior 2 year old cow, born Spetember 1, 2009 through February 29, 2010

10. Junior 3 year old cow, born after March 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009

11. Senior 3 year old cow, born September 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009

12. 4 year old cow, born September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008

13. 5 year old cow, born September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007

14. Aged cow, 5 years and over, born before September 1, 2006

Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion - Rosette

Grand and Reserve Champion, Rosette

PREMIUMS: 25.00   23.00   21.00

LOT NUMBER
15. Produce of dam, both animals from one exhibitor
16. Get of sire, 3 animals from one sire, sire named, animals may be from 3 exhibitors but from the same club. Only one premium will be paid for each entry of three animals.
17. Club Herd - 5 or more animals, 2 or more exhibitors.

CLASS G - FITTING AND SHOWING

PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Senior
2. Junior
3. Novice (first year showing dairy)

   Overall Showman will compete in the Round Robin Competition, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Failure to have six animals in the Round Robin will result in forfeiture from the Round Robin.

CLASS H - DAIRY JUDGING

  • If you are not a current exhibitor from our area schools, you will be given a ONE daily pass to the fair.
  • If you are from an out-of-area school and not a current exhibitor, you MUST give the advisor in charge your name, mailing address and phone number or you will not get a premium check

PREMIUMS: 6.00   5.00   4.00

LOT NUMBER
1. All Whatcom County FFA eligible judges
2. Handlers – Mr. DeHaan will decide who is qualified. Do not sign up, you will be entered.

DIVISION 3 – GOATS

Note: If showing in both FFA and 4H the exhibitor may show no more than eight animals between the two organizations.

Goats will be vet checked between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. only on Sunday prior to the fair, unless arrangements have been made with the Superintendent to have your animal checked on Monday morning. Please arrange to to bring your animals between those hours. Enter the fairgrounds through Gate 5 off the Kok Road, and continue to the east side of the Henry Jansen Building. Security will be there to assist you with directions. Your animals are to remain in your vehicle until the veterinarian asks you to remove them for vet check. You will need to come prepared with completed stall cards for all your animals. If your animal passes the vet check, you will be given a sticker to place on the stall card reflecting the animal has passed inspection. You may then proceed to the pen and hang the card in the proper place.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS REGARDING SCRAPIE ERADICATION***

All sheep and goats, except castrated males, must have official USDA National Scrapie Eradication program-assigned flock identification number. This may include either a tag, tattoo, or microchip (with reader provided by exhibitor or written proof of microchip). Unmarked animals will not be allowed to stay at Fair.

Questions concerning Health Requirements and vet check see Health Requirements.

CLASS A - FRENCH ALPINE

CLASS E - TOGGENBURG

CLASS B - LAMANCHA

CLASS F - PYGMY

CLASS C - NUBIAN

CLASS G - FLEECE

CLASS D - SAANEN

CLASS H - OTHER BREED

PREMIUMS: 16.00   13.50   11.00

LOT NUMBER

  1. Doeling, May - August 2012

  2. Doeling, April 2012

  3. Doeling, March 2012

  4. Doeling, January - February 2012

  5. Doeling, August  - December 2011

  6. Junior Yearling Doe (12-18 months), never in milk

  7. Senior Yearling Doe (18-24 months), never in milk

  Junior Champion

  All blue ribbon Alpine doelings from Lots 1 to 7

  All blue ribbon LaMancha doelings from Lots 1 to 7

  All blue ribbon Nubian doelings from Lots 1 to 7

  All blue ribbon Saanen doelings from Lots 1 to 7

  All blue ribbon Toggenburg doelings from Lots 1 to 7

  All blue ribbon Pygmy doelings from Lots 1 to 7

  8. Doe, 1 year and under 2, milking, born after August 2010

  9. Doe, 2 years and under 3, milking, born after August 2009

10. Doe, 3 years and under 4, milking, born after August 2008

11. Doe, 4 years and under 5, milking, born after August 2007

12. Doe, 5 years and under 6, milking, born after August 2006

13. Aged Doe, 6 years and over, milking

Senior Champion

All blue ribbon Alpine does from Lots 8 to 13

All blue ribbon LaMancha does from Lots 8 to 13

All blue ribbon Nubian does from Lots 8 to 13

All blue ribbon Saanen does from Lots 8 to 13

All blue ribbon Toggenburg does from Lots 8 to 13

All blue ribbon Pygmy does from Lots 8 to 13

14. Dam and Daughter. Dam must be or have been members of FFA project

15. Produce of Dam, 2 does, separate sires

16. Breeders Trio, 3 does, all bred by the exhibitor

17. Wether, under 1 year, pygmy and fleece only

18. Wether, 1 year and under 2

19. Wether, 2 years and under 3

20. Wether, 3 years and under 4

21. Wether, 4 years and over

Champion Wether

CLASS I – MEAT GOAT TYPE

LOT NUMBER
1. Feeder goat
2. Market goat

CLASS J - DAIRY GOAT FITTING AND SHOWING
*Dairy Goat Fitting and Showing Overall Champion will compete against the Meat and Pygmy Goat Fitting and Showing Champions.

PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Senior
2. Junior
3. Novice, first year showing goat

CLASS K - PYGMY GOAT FITTING AND SHOWING
*Pygmy Goat Fitting and Showing Overall Champion will compete against the Meat and Dairy Goat Fitting and Showing Champions.

PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Senior
2. Junior
3. Novice, first year showing goats

CLASS L- MEAT GOAT FITTING AND SHOWING
*Meat Goat Fitting and Showing Overall Champion will compete against the Pygmy and Dairy Goat Fitting and Showing Champions.

PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Senior
2. Junior
3. Novice, first year showing goats

DIVISION 4 - SHEEP

Sheep will be vet checked between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. only on Sunday prior to the fair, unless arrangements have been made with the Superintendent to have your animal checked on Monday morning. Please arrange to to bring your animals between those hours. Enter the fairgrounds through Gate 5 off the Kok Road, and continue to the east side of the Henry Jansen Building. Security will be there to assist you with directions. Your animals are to remain in your vehicle until the veterinarian asks you to remove them for vet check. You will need to come prepared with completed stall cards for all your animals. If your animal passes the vet check, you will be given a sticker to place on the stall card reflecting the animal has passed inspection. You may then proceed to the pen and hang the card in the proper place.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS REGARDING SCRAPIE ERADICATION***

All sheep and goats, except castrated males, must have official USDA National Scrapie Eradication program-assigned flock identification number. This may include either a tag, tattoo, or microchip (with reader provided by exhibitor or written proof of microchip). Unmarked animals will not be allowed to stay at Fair.

Questions concerning Health Requirements and vet check see Health Requirements.

CLASS A - MEAT

Suffolk, Hampshire, Cheviot, Dorset, Shropshire, and Crossbreeds

CLASS B - DUAL PURPOSE

Lincoln, Romney, Dorset, Columbia, Montadale, Crossbreeds, Hair Sheep, Katahdin, St. Croix, and Dorper

Belt Buckle for top Dorset (breeding animal preferred) sponsored by River Glen Farms.

CLASS C - WOOL

All breeds of Wool Sheep: Romney, Leicester, Columbia, Corriedale

PREMIUMS: 18.00   16.00   13.50

LOT NUMBER

  1. Ram, under 1 year, 2 can be shown in this lot

  2. Ram, 1 year and under 2 years

  3. Ram, 2 years and older (no market animals)

  4. Ewe, under 1 year, over 4 months old, breeding

  5. Ewe, 1 year and under 2 years (no market animals)

  6. Ewe, 2 and 3 year olds

  7. Ewe, 4 years and older (no market animals)

  8. Product of Ewe, 2 animals, no twins

  9. Get of Sire, 3 animals, sired by the same ram

10. Best Pair, breeding stock ONLY

11. Small Flock, 3 animals, 2 ewes and 1 ram

12. Large Flock, 5 animals, 3 or 4 ewes, 1- 2 rams

13. Chapter Flock, 5 sheep, 2 or more exhibitors

14. Wether (Class C - Wool only)

      Best of Show, selected from championships in each class: Rosette

CLASS D - FEEDER LAMBS

All breeds, minimum of 50 pounds to a maximum of 99 pounds

PREMIUMS: 14.00   12.00   8.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Feeder Lamb 50 - 99 pounds

CLASS E - MARKET LAMBS

All breeds, minimum of 100 pounds to a maximum of 150 pounds

PREMIUMS: 18.00   16.00   13.50

LOT NUMBER
1. Market Lamb 100 - 150 pounds

CLASS F - FITTING AND SHOWING

Overall Showman will compete in the Round Robin Competition, Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Senior
2. Junior
3. Novice, first year showing

DIVISION 5 – SWINE

ONLY ONE sow with litter for the whole of FFA Dept will show.  The one to show will be chosen by Mr. Rightmire.

Be sure to enter your sow with litter so Mr Rightmire knows who would like to be in the running.

    CLASS A - PUREBREDS                                       CLASS B - CROSSBREDS

    PREMIUMS:  200.00

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Sow with litter

     

    PREMIUMS: 18.00   16.00   13.50

    LOT NUMBER

    2. Gilt, 4 to 6 months

    3. Gilt, 6 to 12 months

    4. Sow, over 1 year

    5. Top female (no premium money) (purebred and crossbred)

    6. Boar, 6 to 12 months

    7. Boar, over 1 year

       Grand and Reserve Grand Champion - Rosette

    CLASS C - FEEDER PIGS

    All breeds under 220 pounds

    PREMIUMS: 14.00   12.00   8.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Feeder Pig

    No rosettes

    CLASS D - MARKET HOGS

    Trophy Sponsor - George's Chevron, Guide and Smith Road

    PREMIUMS: 18.00   16.00   13.50

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Market Hog, minimum 220 pounds - maximum 290 pounds
    2. Market Hog over 290 pounds. May not be sold in the auction. (No rosettes)

    CLASS E - FITTING AND SHOWING

    Overall Showman will compete in the Round Robin Competition, Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

    PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Senior
    2. Junior
    3. Novice, first year showing swine

    DIVISION 6 - SPECIALTY BREEDS

    Enter on livestock entry form. This class is intended for new or unusual FFA animal projects not listed elsewhere in the FFA Department. Entry in this class is subject to adequate facilities to house the exhibit.

    CLASS A - LARGE ANIMALS

    PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Fitting and Showing

    PREMIUMS: 16.00   13.50   11.00


    LOT NUMBER
    2. Type

    CLASS B - SMALL ANIMALS

    PREMIUMS: 14.50   12.50   10.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Fitting and Showing

    PREMIUMS: 6.00   5.00   4.50

    LOT NUMBER
    2. Type

    DIVISION 7 - RABBITS: SMALL AND MEDIUM BREEDS

    All entries must be entered between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday before the fair. All rabbits entered must be at least 10 weeks of age. Rosettes will be awarded for Best of Show, Best in Division, and Best of Class.
     

    **NOTE: FOR ON-LINE RABBITS ENTRIES,  PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE TYPE, BREED AND  COLOR IN THE DESCRIPTIVE SECTION. INCLUDE AS MUCH IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE. IF USING THE PAPER ENTRY FORM BE SURE TO FILL IN THE TYPE, BREED, AND COLOR COLUMNS.**

    TATOO INFO MUST BE INCLUDED ON ENTRY FORM!

    CLASS A - AMERICAN FUZZY LOP

    CLASS J - HOLLAND LOP

    CLASS B - DUTCH

    CLASS K - JERSEY WOOLY

    CLASS C - DWARF HOTOT

    CLASS L - MINI LOP

    CLASS D - ENGLISH ANGORA

    CLASS M - MINI REX

    CLASS E - ENGLISH SPOT

    CLASS N - NETHERLAND DWARF

    CLASS F - FLORIDA WHITE

    CLASS O - REX

    CLASS G - FRENCH ANGORA

    CLASS P - SILVER MARTIN

    CLASS H - HAVANA

    CLASS Q - TAN

    CLASS I - HIMALAYAN

    CLASS R - OTHER BREED

    PREMIUMS:   4.00   3.00   2.50

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Senior Buck (6 months and over)

    6. Normal Colored Fur

    2. Senior Doe (6 months and over)

    7. Breed Fur

    3. Junior Buck (under 6 months)

    8. White Rex Fur

    4. Junior Doe (under 6 months)

    9. Colored Rex Fur

    5. Normal White Fur

     

     

     

    DIVISION 8 - RABBITS: LARGE AND GIANT BREEDS

     

    ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ENTERED BETWEEN 1 p.m. AND 5 p.m. SUNDAY BEFORE THE FAIR. ALL RABBITS ENTERED MUST BE AT LEAST 10 WEEKS OF AGE. Rosettes will be awarded for Best of Show, Best in Division, and Best of Class.

     

    CLASS A - AMERICAN CHINCHILLA

    CLASS J - GIANT CHINCHILLA

    CLASS B - CALIFORNIAN

    CLASS K - HARLEQUIN

    CLASS C - CHAMPAGNE D'ARGENT

    CLASS L - HOTOT

    CLASS D - CHECKERED GIANT

    CLASS M - NEW ZEALAND

    CLASS E - CREME D'ARGENT

    CLASS N - PALOMINO

    CLASS F - ENGLISH

    CLASS O - SATIN

    CLASS G - FLEMISH GIANT

    CLASS P - SILVER FOX

    CLASS H - FRENCH LOP

    CLASS Q - OTHER LG/GIANT BREED

    CLASS I - GIANT ANGORA


     PREMIUMS:   4.00   3.00   2.50

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Senior Buck (over 8 months)

      7. Normal White Fur

    2. Senior Doe (over 8 months)

      8. Normal Colored Fur

    3. Intermediate Buck (6-8 months)

      9. White Satin Fur

    4. Intermediate Doe (6-8 months)

    10. Colored Satin Fur

    5. Junior Buck (under 6 months)

    11. Breed Fur

    6. Junior Doe (under 6 months)

     

    CLASS R - FITTING AND SHOWING

    PREMIUMS:   6.00   5.00   4.50

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Fitting and Showing

    DIVISION 9 - RABBITS: COMMERCIAL CLASSES

    CLASS A - PEN OF FRYERS (3 fryers under 10 weeks, same breed & variety, not to exceed 5 pounds per animal. Market sale rules apply.)

    CLASS B – SINGLE FRYER (UNDER 10 WEEKS & 5 POUNDS)

    CLASS C – ROASTER (UNDER 8 MONTHS)

    CLASS D – STEWER (OVER 8 MONTHS)

     

    PREMIUMS:   4.00   3.00   2.50

    LOT NUMBER

    1. All above classes

     

    DIVISION 10 – POULTRY

    All early entries will be accepted Sunday before the Fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ONLY.
     

    **NOTE: FOR ON-LINE POULTRY ENTRIES,  PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE TYPE, BREED AND  COLOR IN THE DESCRIPTIVE SECTION. INCLUDE AS MUCH IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE.

    CLASS A - CHICKENS (LARGE FOWL

    CLASS F - ROASTERS

    CLASS B - CHICKENS (BANTAMS)

    CLASS G - DUCKS

    CLASS C - CROSSBREEDS (4)

    CLASS H - GEESE

    CLASS D - MEAT BIRDS CLASS

    CLASS I - TURKEYS

    CLASS E - FRYERS

    CLASS K - MISCELLANEOUS POULTRY

    PREMIUMS:   3.00   2.50   2.00

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Cock

    3. Hen

    2. Cockerel

    4. Pullet

    PREMIUMS:   7.50   5.00   4.00

    LOT NUMBER

    5. Old Trio

    7. Pen of Hens

    6. Young Trio

    8. Pen of Pullets

    Grand and Reserve Champion – Male awarded in each class

    Grand and Reserve Champion – Female awarded in each class

    CLASS L – FITTING AND SHOWING

    PREMIUMS:  9.00   8.00   7.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Fitting and Showing

    Poultry Trophy - Type

    Poultry Trophy - Fitting and Showing

    DIVISION 11 - STALL AWARD

    1. Stall will be judged by the vocational agriculture instructors each day on forms provided by the secretary.

    2. Stall will be judged on: neatness, cleanliness, arrangement, decorations, condition of animals, attentiveness of person on duty, and education.

    3. Danish System will be used.

    4. Rotating trophy will be given to the top chapter with 10 head or more.

    5. Stalls in sheep and swine building will be considered, 1 pen equals 1 animal.

    6. All stalls need to be cleaned by 8 a.m. each morning.

    CLASS A - STALL AWARD

     

    LOT NUMBER          PREMIUMS:

    1.    1 - 10 head

    20.00

      7.00

    2.  11 - 20 head

    29.00

    14.00

    3.  21 - 30 head

    38.00

    20.00

    4.  31 - 40 head

    47.00

    27.00

    5 . 41 - 50 head

    55.00

    36.00

    6.  51 - 70 head

    77.00

    44.00

    7. Over 71 head

    94.00

    53.00

     

     

    DIVISION 13 - SHOP

     AG Mech entries can be placed on-line through the Friday prior to the fair.

    1. An entry committee of three shop instructors will check each project after it is entered to determine the lot number of the exhibit. The committee will reject any exhibits for low quality.

    2. SCORECARD:
    Design - appearance and suitability to desired job: 50%
    Workmanship - welds, cuts, fits: 35%
    Finish - clean and painted: 15%

    3. After the exhibits have been entered and graded by the committee, the judge will assign placing on the Danish System. The placing of the judge will determine the value of the premium.

    4. Over 2 projects can be shown with Superintendent's permission.

    5. If you don't pick the correct lot at entry time, it will be changed for you at time of judging to the correct lot.

    CLASS A - PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
    CLASS B - RECONSTRUCTION
    CLASS C - DISPLAY BOARDS

    Minimum size 14" x 18", 5 items or more

    LOT NUMBER                                        PREMIUMS:  

      1. Giant (25 hour or more) . . . . .   50.00   40.00   30.00

    2. Large (10 - 25 hours). . . . . . .

    40.00

    30.00

    20.00

    3. Small (3 - 10 hours) . . . . . . .

    25.00

    20.00

    10.00

    4. Midget (3 hours or less) . . . .

    10.00

      8.00

      5.00

    DIVISION 14 - EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS

    BOOTHS MUST RECEIVE 70 POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CASH AWARDS.

    1. A 10 'x 6' area in the Jansen Agricultural Center will be available for the Educational Displays on a rotation each year.

    2. Booths may not be dismantled until the Sunday after the Fair.

    SCORECARD: I. THEME (50)

    a. Appropriate to Vo-Ag . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    15 points

    b. Technical excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

      5 points

    c. Does it tell a story? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    10 points

    d. Power to attract attention . . . . . . . . . .

    10 points

    e. Selling power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    10 points

    SCORECARD: II. APPEARANCE (40)

    a. Attractiveness

    15 points

    b. Balance

    10 points

    c. Workmanship, including mechanics

    10 points

    d. Color scheme

      5 points

     

    SCORECARD: III. TEACHING INVOLVED (10)

     

    a. In the preparation of the exhibit

    10 points

    CLASS A - EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS

    PREMIUMS:   95.00   75.00   46.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Educational Booth

    CLASS B - DEMONSTRATIONS

    Chairman, Edwin Elefson. One hour minimum demonstration.

    PREMIUMS:    10.00   7.00   4.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Manned Demonstration

    DIVISION 15 - DISPLAY BOARDS and POSTERS

     

    Maximum of 2 boards or posters per exhibitor, (2' x 3' minimum to a 4' x 8' maximum), 5 items or more per board.

     

    CLASS A - DISPLAY BOARDS

     

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Display Board

     

    CLASS B – POSTERS

     

    PREMIUMS:   4.00   2.50   1.50

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Poster

     

    DIVISION 16 - HORTICULTURE

     

      1. All exhibits shall be displayed in space provided by the Superintendent of FFA.

      2. All landscape projects must be set up Friday before the Fair.

      3. No commercially grown plants shall be entered in the general FFA plant show. All horticulture exhibits shall be grown or made as a part of the instructional program or supervised agricultural experience program of the FFA.

      4. Student must have owned exhibit at least three months prior to Fair time and must have personally groomed the exhibit.

      5. Landscape exhibits may use commercially grown plants. Exhibits shall be judged on the Danish System.

      6. Containers shall be commercial plastic containers. Cans and wooded boxes shall not be used for exhibit purposes. Certain plants may require clay containers. Such containers shall be clean, and attractive. A decorated container shall be considered only to the degree it detracts from the appearance of the plant.

      7. Plants shall be identified properly by the exhibitor prior to entry by the appropriate markings as both the scientific and common name.

      8. Exhibits shall be free of contaminating insects and diseases. The Superintendent may reject any exhibit with visible contamination.

      9. Exhibits shall not be removed from the display until released by the Superintendent. Prior removal shall be cause for loss of ribbons and premiums.

    10. Exhibits of individual plants shall be limited to one of any variety and two of any one genus. Design shall be limited to one of each lot.

    11. Exhibits will not be accepted after 9 a.m. on Monday, entry day.

    12. Plants judged on:

          a. Condition: Grooming, freedom from mechanical damage, disease, insects, appropriate color and fertility.

          b. Cultural perfection: the degree of perfection possible for its variety.

          c. Maturity: plants must be mature for display purposes. d. Container: over potted, under potted, cleanliness, appropriateness

    13. Over two entries must be approved by the Superintendent.

     

    CLASS A - SINGLE POTTED PLANTS

     

    PREMIUMS:   3.00   2.50   2.00

    1. Foliage house plant

    4. Vining or trailing plant

    2. Flowering or fruiting house plant

    5. Cacti or succulent

    3. Bedding or border plant

    6. Other potted plant

    CLASS B - HANGING BASKET PLANTS

    PREMIUMS:   4.50   3.00   2.50

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Trailing flowering

    4. Trailing ferns

    2. Trailing foliage

    5. Other trailing

    3. Trailing mixed

     

    CLASS C - DESIGN DIVISION

    PREMIUMS:   6.00   4.00   2.50

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Bonsai

    5. Three or more in single container for effect

    2. Dish garden

    6. Two or more plants on rock or driftwood

    3. Dried floral arrangement

    7. Other design

    4. Terrarium

     

    CLASS D - CONTAINERIZED PATIO PLANTINGS

    PREMIUMS:  4.50   3.00   2.50

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Evergreen shrub

    5. Standard

    2. Evergreen tree

    6. Portable garden

    3. Deciduous shrub

    7. Mixed planter

    4. Deciduous tree

     

    CLASS E – GREENHOUSE

    Portable greenhouses: Shall be no smaller than 8' x 10'. Benches, as appropriate, shall be included. Electrical wiring and water piping is not required. Houses shall be complete in all other details.

    PREMIUMS:    50.00   36.00   30.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Small house (between 8' - 10' wide x 10' - 12' long)

    PREMIUMS: 60.00   50.00   42.00

    LOT NUMBER
    2. Large house (12' - 20' long and 12' wide)

    CLASS F - Landscape Design Exhibit

    · Shall be constructed in spaces by the water tower and installed by Friday before the Fair.

    · All nursery stock MUST be baled or in cans.

    · Chapters are limited to one entry.

    · Adult involvement is limited to supervision and advice.

    · Entry shall exemplify some phase of home landscaping or home beautification typical of student effort.

    · A planting plan covered with plastic facing a list of plants must be with the exhibit and be displayed in prominent location.

    · Put plan out without school name for judging.

    · Display judged on:

    a) Educational value

    b) Flow and blending of materials

    c) Condition of plants and materials

    d) Appropriate to the theme of use of display

    e) Neatness and quality of construction

    f) Labeling of materials, explanation of purpose and display of plan

    PREMIUMS   150.00   125.00   100.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Landscape design exhibit

    CLASS G - ANY OTHER ORNAMENTAL

    PREMIUMS:   12.50   10.00   7.50

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Other Ornamental Exhibit

    CLASS H – VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AND NUTS

    You can enter more than one item in each lot, but only one of a kind

    PREMIUMS:   3.00   2.50   2.00

    LOT NUMBER

      1. Vegetables

      2. Fruits

      3. Nuts

      4. Miscellaneous

     

    DIVISION 17

    HORSES

    1. FFA members must enter fitting and showing and choose other LOTS.

    2. No cross entries of animals between FFA and 4H or Open unless different horses are used. Animals are hauled in by 7:30 am Tuesday and out by 1:30 pm Tuesday.

    3. Fair vet must and will reject any animal with an infectious disease or ectoparasites, ringworm, warts, pink eye, strangles, contagious exthyma, scabies, lice, mites, ticks, fleas, and all respiratory diseases.

    4. Helmets must be worn in gaming events, no matter of age. This is not an option, it is mandatory!

    5. Western attire or FFA official dress is acceptable.

     

    CLASS A - FITTING AND SHOWING

    PREMIUMS: 27.00   22.00   17.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. Novice
    2. Junior
    3. Senior

    CLASS B - HALTER

    PREMIUMS: 16.00   14.00   12.00

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Foal of 2011, colts and fillies

    4. Mare, 4 years and under

    2. Gelding, 4 years and under

    5. Mare, 5 years and over

    3. Gelding, 5 years and over

     

    CLASS C - EQUITATION CLASSES

    PREMIUMS: 16.00   14.00   12.00

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Novice, English and Stock Seat combined

    4. Novice Bareback

    2. Junior, English and Stock Seat combined

    5. Junior Bareback

    3. Senior, English and Stock Seat combined

    6. Senior Bareback

    CLASS D - GAMES

    PREMIUMS: 18.00   16.00   14.00

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Barrels

    3. Two barrel flag

    2. Poles

    4. Figure eight stake race

    CLASS E - HORSE JUDGING

    PREMIUMS:   6.00   5.00    4.00

    LOT NUMBER
    1. All Whatcom County FFA eligible judges

    DIVISION 18 - TRACTOR DRIVING

    • If you are not a current exhibitor, you MUST sign up with the advisor in charge so we have your name, mailing address and phone number. If we do NOT have the infor, you will not get a premium check.
    CLASS A - TRACTOR DRIVING

     

    PREMIUMS:   6.00    5.00    4.00

    LOT NUMBER

    1. Tractor Driving

    Whatcom County drivers eligible for premiums. The highest scoring FFA driver from Whatcom County will receive the Keith McKay  Memorial rotating trophy.

     

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