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Department 10
4-H &
FFA LIVESTOCK
YOUTH EXHIBITS 
Updated
June 15. 2012 |
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4-H Club
members must have passed their ninth birthday but not have passed their
nineteenth birthday by January 1, of the current year. Exhibitors must be members of a
regularly organized 4-H Club, carrying a project in the field they wish to
make entry and be under the supervision of the Pennsylvania State
University Agricultural and Home Economic Extension Service by July 1
preceding the fair. Exhibits must have been selected through an
elimination.
Students enrolled in an accepted vocational
school curriculum must be conducting a project in the class in which they
wish to make an entry. Students enrolled in general home economics in a
comprehensive high school are considered as qualifying. All entries shall
be approved prior to the fair by a member of the Pennsylvania Department
of Education, Agriculture or Home Economics staff or their designated
representative.
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WEIGH-IN
FOR ALL MARKET ANIMALS TO BE HELD SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER
2, 2012
2:00PM TO 5:00PM AT THE WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIRGROUNDS, YOUTH ARENA |
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Upon arrival, all
livestock exhibits (including out of state entries) must present a
current "Certificate of Veterinary Inspection" (CVI)
AND "Animal Owner or Caretaker's Verification of
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship" forms.
Pennsylvania
Livestock - CVI Issued after May 1, current year.
Out of State Livestock - Check Individual sections for
corresponding CVI Requirements |
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USE CAUTION WHEN FITTING YOUR
ANIMALS
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Be sure to use only grooming products that are approved for
use on meat and dairy animals when fitting your animals for show.
Unapproved products may contain ingredients that result in unacceptable
residues in meat or milk. If you are not certain that a product is residue
safe and approved for use on meat or dairy animals, DO NOT USE IT.
** IMPORTANT **: If
upon slaughter, treatment with drugs, biologics, or any chemical from
fitting products, is the cause of condemnation of a carcass, the loss of
the carcass and any other damages will be borne by the Exhibitor |
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4H and F.F.A FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AWARDS
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4-H and FFA members may show either a market
or breeding animal in the fitting and showmanship classes. The animal must be a project animal, and it must be owned by the exhibitor.
The exhibitor must show the same animal in both contests. The “Erie County Livestock Program Code of Ethics Regarding Quality Assurance and Animal Care” will apply throughout the fitting and showmanship classes. If it is determined by the 4-H Livestock Selection Committee
an exhibitor has violated revisions of this code regarding fitting or other practices, the exhibitor will not be permitted to sell through the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Waterford Fair.
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4-H and F.F.A. exhibitors who maintain the most attractive and
sanitary exhibits will be eligible for special daily premiums. Inspection to be made unannounced.
Premiums will be awarded to clubs or chapters housing animals in the
Erie County 4H and F.F.A. designated areas. There will be no double premiums given.
Animals from
one chapter or club must be grouped together to be judged and the club or
chapter number must be clearly displayed.
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Department 10 Sections eligible for Fitting & Showmanship
Classes:
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Department 10 Sections eligible for Good Housekeeping Awards:
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| 4H & F.F.A Dairy
Cattle |
4H & F.F.A. Beef
Cattle |
| 4H & F.F.A.
Sheep |
4H & F.F.A.
Swine |
| 4H & F.F.A.
Milking Dairy Goats |
4H & F.F.A.
Market Goats |
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| 4H & F.F.A Dairy
Cattle |
4H & F.F.A. Beef
Cattle |
| 4H & F.F.A.
Sheep |
4H & F.F.A.
Swine |
| 4H & F.F.A.
Milking Dairy Goats |
4H & F.F.A.
Market Goats |
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Fitting & Showmanship classes
will be divided into nearly equal classes or sub-classes by the
Department Chairs and their representatives at their discretion.
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All animal exhibits will be scored on the following basis:
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CLASS: |
PREMIUMS |
1. Fitting - Youngest Members
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Each Class or Sub-class |
$5.00 - $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 |
2. Fitting - Middle Aged Members -
Each Class or
Sub-class |
$5.00 - $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 |
3. Fitting - Oldest Members -
Each class or Sub-class |
$5.00 - $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 |
| 4. Grand Champion Fitter |
Rosette |
5. Showmanship - Youngest Members -
Each Class or Sub-class |
$5.00 - $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 |
6. Showmanship - Middle Aged Members -
Each Class or
Sub-class |
$5.00 - $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 |
7. Showmanship - Oldest Members -
Each class or Sub-class |
$5.00 - $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 |
| 8. Grand Champion Showman |
Rosette |
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Points |
| Cleanliness of animals |
15 |
| Cleanliness of bedding |
15 |
| Entry card and ribbons won properly
displayed with animal |
20 |
| Keeping grain and hay feed presentable |
10 |
| Keeping all equipment sanitary and neat |
10 |
| Keeping aisles clean |
15 |
| Courtesy to people |
15 |
| Total |
100 |
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CLASS:
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PREMIUMS |
| CLASS 1 Daily Prizes |
$6.00 -
$4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 |
| CLASS 2 Cumulative Prizes |
$12.00 -
$8.00 - $6.00 - $4.00 |
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Section 1
4-H and Vocational Dairy
Cattle |
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Chairman - Dale Chapman |
Send Entries and Fees to
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Dale Chapman
11362 West Greene Road
Waterford, PA 16441
814-796-4273 |
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Out of State Cattle - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
issued within 60 days of start of fair. |
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Refer to General Rules and
Regulations in Department 2, Specific
Health Regulations -
Dairy Cattle, and General Health
Regulations |
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Entries must be in by
August 19 on a completed entry form. It must have classes noted. |
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4-H Club or FFA
members must be present and have charge of their animals at the time of
judging. |
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Only first and
second place winners may enter Open Class competition. |
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$1.00 per head
entry fee must accompany the entry blank. |
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One animal per
exhibitor per class. |
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4H and FFA DAIRY
CATTLE EXHIBITS ELIGIBLE FOR FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP AND GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING AWARDS. |
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Click
on "Download Fair Book Info" for Specific Classes and Premiums,
Pre-Registration Instructions
and other awards. |
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Section 2
4-H and FFA
BEEF CATTLE |
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Chairman - Hal Beavers |
Send Entries and Fees to
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Hal Beavers
PO Box 498
Waterford, PA 16441 |
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WEIGH-IN
FOR ALL MARKET ANIMALS TO BE HELD SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER
4, 2011
2:00PM TO 5:PM AT THE WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIRGROUNDS, YOUTH ARENA |
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Out of State Cattle - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
issued within 60 days of start of fair. |
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Refer to General Rules and
Regulations in Department 3, Specific
Health Regulations - Beef Cattle, and General
Health Regulations |
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Entries must be by
August 19 and must show class. |
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When on exhibition
in the ring, each animal must be under halter and in charge of the owner. |
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Exhibits in these
classes can also be entered in the open class. |
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All rules as to the
time of entry and removal and fair regulations are the same as in the open
class competition. |
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All 4-H and FFA
exhibitors must furnish proof that all entries are carried as projects. |
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4H and FFA BEEF
CATTLE EXHIBITS ELIGIBLE FOR FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP AND GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING AWARDS. |
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Click
on "Download Fair Book Info" for Specific Classes and Premiums,
Pre-Registration Instructions
and other awards. |
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Section 3
4-H
and FFA SHEEP |
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Co-Chairmen
Dave Rutkowski
Dennis Fortin |
Send Entries and Fees to:
Dave Rutkowski
12291 Sharp Road
Waterford, PA 16441
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WEIGH-IN
FOR ALL MARKET ANIMALS TO BE HELD SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER
4, 2011
2:00PM TO 5:00PM AT THE WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIRGROUNDS, YOUTH ARENA |
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Out of State Sheep - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
issued within 60 days of start of fair. |
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Refer to General Rules and
Regulations in Department 4, Specific
Health Regulations - Breeding Sheep, and General
Health Regulations |
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No lamb weighing less than 80 lbs. and more than 160 lbs. will be accepted for show in Market
classes |
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All animals must
meet the health requirements listed under Department
4 and the health certification area
of
the fair book. |
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All animals must be
entered by the prescribed time. |
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Junior Exhibitors
must be present at the time of judging. |
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Market lambs must
be wethers or ewes exhibiting lamb teeth at Fair time. |
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Those animals not
being housed in the Erie County 4H and FFA Market Lamb area(s) must be
entered in accordance with the rules set forth under this section. |
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4-H and FFA members
must have membership identification at entry time |
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4H and FFA SHEEP
EXHIBITS ELIGIBLE FOR FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
AWARDS. |
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Click
on "Download Fair Book Info" for Specific Classes and Premiums,
Pre-Registration Instructions
and other awards. |
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Section 4
4-H
and FFA SWINE |
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Chairman - Dennis
Spitznogle |
Send Entries and Fees to
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Dennis Spitznogle
4330 Wheelertown Road
Waterford, PA 16441 |
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WEIGH-IN
FOR ALL MARKET ANIMALS TO BE HELD SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER
4, 2011
2:00PM TO 5:00PM AT THE WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIRGROUNDS, YOUTH ARENA |
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Out of State Swine - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
issued within 30 days of start of fair. |
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Refer to General Rules and
Regulations in Department 5, Specific
Health Regulations - Swine, and General
Health Regulations |
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No breeding animals will be admitted to the Fair. Market Swine must weigh a minimum of 200 lbs. and maximum of 300 lbs. One animal per exhibitor. |
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Both barrows and
gilts will be accepted for market classes. |
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4H and FFA SWINE
EXHIBITS ELIGIBLE FOR FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
AWARDS. |
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Market Swine will be divided
into nearly equal classes or sub-classes by the Department Chairs and
their representatives at their discretion. There will be a maximum of 9
classes/sub-classes with a minimum of 4 animals per class/sub-class. |
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Premium |
| 1 Light Weight Market Swine Each Class or Sub-class |
$10.00 - $8.00 - $6.00 - $4.00 |
| 2 Medium Weight Market Swine Each Class or Sub-class |
$10.00 - $8.00 - $6.00 - $4.00 |
| 3 Heavy Weight Market Swine Each Class or Sub-class |
$10.00 - $8.00 - $6.00 - $4.00 |
| 4. Light Weight
Champion |
Rosette |
| 5. Light Weight
Reserve Champion |
Rosette |
| 6. Medium Weight
Champion |
Rosette |
| 7. Medium Weight
Reserve Champion |
Rosette |
| 8. Heavy Weight
Champion |
Rosette |
| 9. Heavy Weight
Reserve Champion |
Rosette |
| 10. Grand Champion
Over All |
Rosette |
| 11. Reserve Grand Champion
Over All |
Rosette |
| Entry Codes will be assigned by department head after
weigh-in. |
Rosette |
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Section 5
4-H Milking Dairy Goats |
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Co-Chairmen - D. Chapman
- Roy Strobel |
Send Entries and Fees to
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Dale Chapman
11362 West Greene Road
Waterford, PA 16441
814-796-4273 |
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Out of State Goats -
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 60 days of start
of fair. |
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Refer to General
Health Regulations and Specific
Health Regulations - Goats |
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Dairy Goats must
conform to the standards of the breed. |
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4H MILKING DAIRY
GOAT EXHIBITS ELIGIBLE FOR FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
AWARDS. |
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Click
on "Download Fair Book Info" for Specific Classes and Premiums,
Pre-Registration Instructions
and other awards. |
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Section 6
4-H & FFA MARKET GOATS |
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Chairman - Ed Hess |
Send Entries and Fees to
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Dale Chapman
11362 West Greene Road
Waterford, PA 16441
814-796-4273 |
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WEIGH-IN
FOR ALL MARKET ANIMALS TO BE HELD SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER
4, 2011
2:00PM TO 5:00PM AT THE WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIRGROUNDS, YOUTH ARENA |
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Out of State Goats - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
issued within 60 days of start of fair. |
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No goat weighing less than 80
lbs and more than 125 lbs. will be accepted for show in Market Classes. |
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Market goats must
be sold at sale. |
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Market goats must
be castrated and dehorned by the date the animal is weighed. |
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MARKET
GOAT EXHIBITS ELIGIBLE FOR FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
AWARDS. |
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Market Goats will be divided
into nearly equal classes or sub-classes by the Department Chairs and
their representatives at their discretion. There will be a maximum of 9
classes/sub-classes with a minimum of 4 animals per class/sub-class. |
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Premium |
| 1 Light Weight Market Swine Each Class or Sub-class |
$10.00 - $8.00 - $6.00 - $4.00 |
| 2 Medium Weight Market Swine Each Class or Sub-class |
$10.00 - $8.00 - $6.00 - $4.00 |
| 3 Heavy Weight Market Swine Each Class or Sub-class |
$10.00 - $8.00 - $6.00 - $4.00 |
| 4. Light Weight
Champion |
Rosette |
| 5. Light Weight
Reserve Champion |
Rosette |
| 6. Medium Weight
Champion |
Rosette |
| 7. Medium Weight
Reserve Champion |
Rosette |
| 8. Heavy Weight
Champion |
Rosette |
| 9. Heavy Weight
Reserve Champion |
Rosette |
| 10. Grand Champion
Over All |
Rosette |
| 11. Reserve Grand Champion
Over All |
Rosette |
| Entry Codes will be assigned by department head after
weigh-in. |
Rosette
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Section 7
4-H
and FFA RABBITS |
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Co-Chairmen - Darlene
Kinnear & Dawn Parella |
Send Entries and Fees to
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Darlene Kinnear
118 East 6th Street
Waterford, PA 16441 |
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SHOW RULES |
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Out of State Rabbits - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
(CVI) issued within 60 days of start of fair. |
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All entries must be mailed with
a check made payable to The Waterford Fair Association, $1.00 per animal
to: Darlene Kinnear, 118 East 6th Street, Waterford, PA 16441.
Remittance must accompany entry form. |
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Entries must include color, sex,
and class (Jr., 6-8, Sr. on entry blank. |
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The rules of the American Rabbit
Breeders Association will govern. |
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Trophies will be awarded to:
BEST IN SHOW and BEST PET RABBIT (exhibitor under age 19) |
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Rabbits must have permanent and
legible ear marks. |
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All rabbits will be judged
according to the latest standards of perfection of American Rabbit
Breeders Association. |
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Rabbits will be accepted Monday
from 9:00am to 8:00pm |
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NO DOES AND LITTERS WILL BE
ACCEPTED. |
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Judging will take place
Wednesday at 5:00pm. |
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Premiums will be given out when
rabbit is picked up. |
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Rabbits will be released at
8:00pm Saturday, (None will be released earlier). All rabbits
must be removed by 10:00pm latest. |
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$1.00 Entry Fee per rabbit.
Remittance must accompany entry form. Make checks payable to "Waterford
Fair Association" |
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Specials will be posted in the showroom. Rosettes for Best of
Breed, Best of Variety, and Best of Opposite Sex will be awarded with 5 or
more entries in breed or variety. |
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Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd -
$2.00; 3rd - $1.00; 4th - $.50
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BREEDS
We will accept the following breeds |
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| 1. American |
16. Dwarf Hotot |
31. New Zealand |
| 2. Angora (English) |
17. English Spot |
32. Palomino |
| 3. Angora (French) |
18. Flemish Giant |
33. Polish |
| 4. Belgian Hare |
29. Florida White |
34. Rex |
| 5. Bevern |
20. Harlequin |
35. Mini Rex |
| 6. Britannia Petite |
21. Havana |
36. Rhinelander |
| 7. California |
22. Himalayan |
37. Sable |
| 8. Champagne D’Argent |
23. Hotot |
38. Satin |
| 9. Checkered Giant |
24. Lilac |
39. Silver |
| 10. Chinchilla (American) |
25. Lop (English) |
40. Silver Fox |
| 11. Chinchilla (Giant) |
26. Lop (French) |
41. Silver Marten |
| 12. Chinchilla (Standard) |
27. Lop (Holland) |
42. Tan |
| 13. Cinnamon |
28. Lop (Mini) |
43. Jersey Wooley |
| 14. Creme D’Argent |
29. Lop (Fuzzy) |
44. Angora (Giant) |
| 15. Dutch |
30. Netherland Dwarf |
45. Pet Class (Child under
19) |
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Section 8
YOUTH GROUP EXHIBITS |
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Thursday afternoon at 1:00pm
Premiums: $40.00, $30.00, $20.00 |
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Vocational School
Exhibits |
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This is to be arranged as an
educational booth. Vocational departments from the Fort LeBoeuf School
District are eligible to participate. Booth will be 4'x8'. For more
information contact Mike Jenkins at 814-796-4587 |
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Premium |
| 1. Vocational School
Exhibits |
$40.00 - $30.00 -
$20.00 |
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