111 th ANNUAL WEST LOUISIANA FORESTRY FESTIVAL LEESVILLE, LA OCTOBER 4-8, Fair schedule

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1 A Vernon Parish Family Affair 111 th ANNUAL WEST LOUISIANA FORESTRY FESTIVAL LEESVILLE, LA OCTOBER 4-8, 2017 Fair schedule Military & Family Free Entry to the Fair with I.D. Saturday, September 30 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Entries taken at Ag Building, Fairgrounds (including pet show). All other livestock will be entered Wednesday, Oct 4. 10:00 am Junior West LA Forestry Festival Pageant 2:00 pm Teen West LA Forestry Festival Pageant 7:00 pm Miss West LA Forestry Festival Queen Pageants Sunday, October 1 1:00 pm Horse Show held at Rodeo Arena 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Entries taken at Ag Building, Fairgrounds (including pet show). All other livestock will be entered Wednesday, Oct 4. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Buildings open to set up set up community, 4-H and homemaker displays No entries taken after 5:00 pm on Sunday Monday, October 2 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Buildings open to set up community, 4-H and homemaker displays only. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED. 5:30 pm Pine Straw Bale Stacking Contest held at the Livestock Barn Tuesday, October 3 8:00 am Food entries must be submitted for judging 9:00 am Judge Exhibits 5:30 pm 4-H Woodsman Skills Contest (Covered Arena) Wednesday, October 4 Senior Citizens Day 11:00 am Senior Citizens Day Dinner on the Grounds 3:00 pm Fair opens (Buddy Night 2 for 1 armbands) 4:00 pm Carnival opens 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm All livestock entries will be taken at the Livestock Barn. All animals must be in barn by 8:00 pm (Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Rabbits and Poultry) 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Closed Thursday, October 5 Fort Polk Appreciation Day 3:00 pm Fair opens 4:00 pm Carnival opens (1/2 price ride tickets with Military I.D.) 1 4:00 pm Rodeo Parade Downtown Leesville 7:30 pm Lions Club Rodeo (Covered Arena), Country 105/4-H Big Dog Bull Roping Preliminaries will be held during the Rodeo 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Closed Friday, October 6 School Day 9:00 am Fair and Carnival opens 9:00 am Pet Show 11:00 am Rabbit Show (Showmanship class will begin promptly at 11:00. Exhibitor must be present to compete.) 2:00 pm Poultry Show 5:00 pm 7:00 pm The Old Man Band 7:30 pm Lions Club Rodeo (Covered Arena) 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Closed Saturday, October 7 10:00 am Livestock Show (Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goats and Swine) 12:00 pm Fair and Carnival opens 5:00 pm 7:00 pm The Old Man Band 7:15 pm Parade of Champions (Covered Arena) 7:30 pm Lions Club Rodeo (Covered Arena) Country 105/4-H Big Dog Bull Roping Finals held during the Rodeo 8:00 pm Release all livestock, poultry and rabbits 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Closed Sunday, October 8 12:00 noon Fair opens 1:00 pm Carnival opens 6:00 pm Exhibit Building Closed 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pick up exhibits 6:00 pm All Poultry and Livestock exhibits must be removed 8:00 pm Fair and Carnival Closed Monday, October 9 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pick up exhibits

2 Table of Contents Page Cost of Admission...3 General Rules and Regulations...3 Entry Procedure...3 Adult...4 Section 1 Field Crops...4 Corn...4 Hay & Forage...4 Seeds & Grain...4 Fruits & Vegetables...4 Nuts...4 Sugar Cane, Syrup & Honey...4 Section 2 Home & Family...5 Clothing...5 Household or Home Improvement...5 Miscellaneous Bazaar...5 Canned Vegetables...6 Canned Fruits...6 Canned Juices...6 Pickles & Relishes...7 Preserves, Jellies, Marmalades, Jams...7 Dehydrated Foods...7 Baked Goods...7 Bread...7 Cakes...7 Cookies...8 Pies...8 Candy...8 Floral, Potted Plants, Cut Flowers...8 Section 3 Photography...9 Youth...9 Youth Livestock Schedule...9 Section 4 Youth Livestock...9 Beef & Beef Breeding Dairy Swine, Market & Breeding Sheep, Market & Breeding Goats, Market & Breeding Horses Poultry Meat & Exhibition Rabbits Pet Show Section 5 Youth Field Crops Corn Hay & Forage Seeds & Grains Fruits & Vegetables Sugar Cane, Syrup & Honey Section 6 Clothing Section 7 Home Economics Canned Fruits & Vegetables Canned Juices Pickles & Relishes Preserves, Jams, Jellies Home Accessories Arts & Crafts Youth Baking Section 8 Photography Section 9 Forestry Section 10 Insect Collection Section 11 Booth Awards Vernon Parish Fair Board Stephanie Robison, President Susan Redmond, Vice President Cheri Maines, Secretary Rhonda Plummer, Parish Administrator Belinda Diehl, Chief Financial Officer Board of Directors Donald Bush Andy Addison Peggy Vinson Gene Davis Stephanie Robison Eddie Wise Susan Redmond Damon Johnson Tonya Tilley Chad Hagan Cheri Maines Rhonda Plummer Shane Freeman Brett Wellman Agriculture and Merchants Exhibits Building Schedule Sept 30, Sat. Building open (put up exhibits)... 8 am to 5 pm Oct 1, Sun. Building open... 1 pm to 5 pm Oct 1, Sun. Deadline for all entries (except livestock)... 5 pm Oct 2, Mon. Building open... 8 am to 5 pm Oct 3, Tues. Baked goods submitted for judging... 8 am Oct 4, Wed pm to 10 pm Oct 5, Thurs pm to 10 pm Oct 6, Fri am to 10 pm Oct 7, Sat noon to 10 pm Oct 8 Sun noon to 6 pm Oct 9, Mon pm to 7 pm All exhibits must be removed from Agriculture and Merchants Exhibits Building by 5:00 pm Monday, October 9 th NOTE: ALL AWARDSCAN BE PICKED UP BEGINNING OCTOBER 23, 2017 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 20, 2017 AT THE POLICE JURY OFFICE 300 SOUTH THIRD STREET UNCLAIMED AWARDS AFTER 4:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 20, 2017 WILL BE FORFEITED 2

3 Cost of Admission Admission to all walk-in gates -- $3 per adult; $2 per child (a child is 12 years of age and under); preschool is free. These admission charges prevail unless lesser charges are advertised at special times. Free Parking in designated areas. General Rules & Regulations 1. The Vernon Parish Fair officially opens at 3 pm, Wednesday, the week of the fair. 2. Pick up exhibits Sunday, 6-8 pm and Monday, 4-7 pm after the fair. 3. The Vernon Parish Fair reserves to its Board of Directors the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of, connected with or incident to the fair. 4. The Board of Directors reserves the right to amend or add to these rules as they, in their judgment, may deem advisable. 5. No premium will be awarded when the article is unworthy. In cases where only one exhibit is being exhibited in a section, the judge will make his award in accordance with the merits of the exhibit being exhibited, which may be first, second, third, etc. No premium will be awarded in any department except as definitely stated in this premium list. Decision of the judges will be final. 6. In no case will the Vernon Parish Fair Board of Directors be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or death or disease of any character, to any such property or persons, while same is on the Fairgrounds. 7. NO SNAKES are allowed in exhibits. schedule. Horses must be entered between 11 am to 12 noon the day of the show (October 1). Exceptions: Baked goods, flowers and potted plants must be entered according to the above schedule, but actual items must be in place by 8 am Tuesday, October 3 just prior to judging. 4. One free admission ticket per exhibitor good for 1 day will be given at the time entries are made. 5. To enter in adult divisions, a person must be out of high school. 6. Only exhibits made since last year s fair can be entered. No repeat entries. Welcome to Vernon Parish The Vernon Parish Fair Board welcomes everyone to the 2017 West Louisiana Forestry Festival and Fair. We would like to extend a special welcome home to our troops returning from deployment, and a thank you and all servicemen and women for your service to our country. Please enjoy this time of fellowship with your local community, and know that the sacrifices made by you and your families are greatly appreciated. Entry Procedure 1. All exhibitors must fill out an entry tag for each item entered and a summary sheet on all entries (one summary sheet per exhibitor). 2. All exhibitors must be from Vernon Parish and will be responsible for entering, displaying, maintaining and removing their exhibits. 3. Entries in exhibit building will be received Saturday, September 30 from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday, October 1 from 1 pm to 5 pm. No late entries will be accepted. Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits and Pets must be entered through regular entry procedures as shown in fair 3

4 ADULT Section 1 Field Crops Note: No exhibit can be purchased and shown. Corn 1. Popcorn (any variety) 5 ears 2. White corn 5 ears 3. Yellow corn 5 ears 4. Any other variety 5 ears 5. White cornmeal 1 quart 6. Yellow cornmeal 1 quart 7. Grits 1 quart 8. Corn chops 1 quart 9. Corn and cob chops 1 quart Hay & Forage - All bales should be 8x10x12 in 10. Bahia hay 11. Bermuda hay 12. Johnson grass hay 13. Lespedeza hay 14. Oat hay 15. Peanut hay 16. Ryegrass hay 17. Sudan grass hay 18. Other hay 19. White Dutch clover hay 20. Crimson clover hay 21. Other clover hay 22. Feed sorghum 1 dozen heads Seeds & Grains 23. Oats 1 quart 24. Brown Crowder peas 1 quart 25. John Brown peas 1 quart 26. Purple hull peas 1 quart 27. Silver skin Crowder peas 1 quart 28. Whippoorwill peas 1 quart 29. Any other variety of peas 1 quart 30. Speckled lima beans (shelled, dry) 1 quart 31. White lima beans (shelled, dry) 1 quart 32. Fresh lima beans 1 quart 33. Soybeans 1 quart 34. Velvet beans 1 quart 35. Peanuts 1 quart Fruits & Vegetables 36. Beans, green pod 1 quart 37. Beets, table 6 ea Cabbage 3 heads 39. Citrus fruit - grapefruit, lemon, orange 40. Cucumbers 6 ea 41. Eggplant 3 ea 42. Gourds (dried) 43. Gourds (green) 44. Greens, Collard 1 bunch 45. Greens, Mustard 1 bunch 46. Okra 1 dozen 47. Onions, Red 6 ea 48. Onions, White 6 ea 49. Onions, Yellow 6 ea 50. Pears, cooking 6 pears 51. Pears, eating 6 pears 52. Peppers, Green Sweet 6 ea 53. Peppers, Banana 1 dozen 54. Peppers, Red Cayenne (ripe) 1 dozen 55. Peppers, Red Tabasco (ripe) 1 dozen 56. Peppers, any other variety of 1 dozen 57. Persimmons, Japanese 6 ea 58. Potatoes. Red 6 ea 59. Potatoes, White 6 ea 60. Pumpkin 1 ea 61. Pumpkin, any other variety 1 ea 62. Radishes with tops 1 dozen 63. Satsumas 6 ea 64. Shallots 1 bunch 65. Squash 3 ea 66. Sweet potatoes 6 ea 67. Tomatoes, ripe 6 ea 68. Turnips with tops 6 ea 69. Watermelon 1 ea Nuts 70. Melrose pecans 1 quart 71. Seedling pecans 1 quart 72. Stuart pecans 1 quart 73. Summer pecans 1 quart 74. Any other variety pecans 1 quart 75. Black walnuts 1 quart Sugar Cane, Syrup & Honey 76. Honey (extracted) 1 quart 77. Honey comb 1 quart 78. Sugar cane 6 stalks 79. Syrup sorghum 6 stalks 80. Blueberry syrup 1 quart 81. Cane syrup 1 quart 82. Fig syrup 1 quart 83. Mayhaw syrup 1 quart 84. Muscadine syrup 1 quart 85. Sorghum syrup 1 quart 86. Any other syrup 1 quart

5 Section 2 Home and Family Note: No exhibit can be purchased and shown. Clothing 87. Baby set sacque, cap and bootie 88. Best dress adult (daytime, street, or church) 89. Blouse (ladies) 90. Caftan or hostess wear 91. Child's coat 92. Child's dress or outfit 93. Child's garment, smocked, hand sewn, or embroidered 94. Child's set - pants and top 95. Child's party or pageant outfit 96. Collars (handmade) 97. Dress adult (cotton or cotton blend) 98. Hair bows, hand-made 99. Hand-beaded article 100. Head bands, decorated 101. Jacket, patchwork 102. Pant Suit (adult) matching or coordinates 2 pieces 103. Set hat (or cap) and scarf 104. Shoes, decorated 105. Sleepwear (adult) 106. Sleepwear (child) 107. Stole, cape, or poncho 108. Sunglasses, decorated 109. Sweater or jacket (man, woman, boy or girl) 110. Sweater (preschool) 111. Tailored coat or suit (lined coat or jacket) woman 112. Tee shirts, decorated 113. Tutu, hand- made 114. Vests Household or Home Improvement 115. Afghan, baby 116. Afghan, crocheted, appliquéd or decorated 117. Afghan, crocheted blocks 118. Afghan, crocheted one-piece 119. Afghan, knitted adult 120. Bird houses, decorative (handmade) 121. Blanket (no-sew) 122. Bowl, hand-made Candle wicking (no pillows) 124. Coasters, hand-made 125. Crewel embroidery (other than pillows) 126. Crocheted doilies 127. Cross stitch, counted, pictures (12 and under) 128. Cross stitch, counted, pictures (over 12 ) 129. Cross stitch, any other 130. Embroidery, any other 131. Hand mirror, decorated 132. Lap throw (handmade) 133. Lap throw (machine sewn) 134. Needlepoint (other than pillows) 135. Pillows, decorative (appliquéd) 136. Pillows, decorative (other, including no-sew) 137. Pillow cases (colored embroidery or white) 138. Pillow cases (work on colored cases) 139. Pillow cases (no ready-made; white on white) 140. Placemats (no napkins) 4 ea 141. Plant holder, hand-made 142. Quilt, Childs 143. Quilt, Patchwork (hand sewn) 144. Quilt, Patchwork (machine sewn) 145. Quilt, Puff, cathedral, or other 146. Quilt Top (patchwork, appliquéd, other bedroom linen) 147. Quilted accessories (no pillows or throws) 148. Rug, any area rug 149. Smocked article 150. Stuffed home decorations 151. Table, hand-made 152. Tablecloth, crocheted 153. Tablecloth, decorative 154. Other household or home improvement item Miscellaneous Bazaar 155. Aprons kitchen 156. Aprons fancy 157. Basket, hand woven 158. Bonnet 159. Candles decorated 160. Candles multi-color 161. Candles single color 162. Carvings antlers (deer horns) 163. Carvings leather 164. Carvings wood 165. Ceramics cast glazes 166. Ceramics cast under glazed 167. Ceramics hand painted 168. Christmas decorations, Other 1 ea 169. Christmas door or wall decoration 170. Christmas stocking 171. Christmas stocking (counted cross stitch) 172. Christmas tree ornaments 6 ea 173. Christmas tree skirt 174. Clay pot, decorated

6 175. Corks, decorated 176. Duct-tape articles 177. Fabric doll 178. Fabric novelties, other (book covers, children s fabric book) 179. Feathers, painted 180. Flip-flops, hand-decorated 181. Flower baskets 182. Garment, decorated (painted, appliquéd, etc.) 183. Hair bow hanger 184. Hats, decorated 185. Holiday Crafts, Christmas 186. Holiday Crafts, Easter 187. Holiday Crafts, July 4 th 188. Holiday Crafts, Thanksgiving 189. Holiday Crafts - other 190. Ice cream stick art 191. Jars, hand-decorated 192. Jewelry beads (one-piece) 193. Jewelry beads (set) 194. Jewelry stones (hard) 195. Keychains, hand-made (all types) 196. Kitchen household ornaments 197. Koolaid bag articles 198. Lamps 199. Latch hook wall hangings 200. Leather carving and tubing 201. Magnets, hand-made 202. Mirrors, hand-decorated 203. Painting, acrylic 204. Painting, oil 205. Paper art, decorated 206. Paper roll crafts 207. Pens, decorated 208. Phone case, decorated 209. Picture, charcoal 210. Picture, ink 211. Picture, pastel 212. Picture, watercolor 213. Picture frames, decorated (all types) 214. Pot holders 2 ea 215. Purse (handmade) 216. Recycled objects, articles made from 217. Rocks/pebbles, decorated 218. Scrapbook not over ten pages 219. Soap, Home-made scented 220. Soap, Home-made unscented 221. Stained glass art (pictures, jars, etc.) 222. Stenciled items 223. Suncatcher, hand-made 224. Tablecloth, holiday 225. Table runner 226. Terrarium 227. Tole painting (on fabric) 228. Tole painting and folk art (no fabric) Tote bags painted 230. Tote bags unpainted 231. Toys, home-made no kits 232. Toys, stuffed (no dolls) 1 ea 233. Trays 234. Umbrellas, hand-decorated 235. Vegetable/fruit, painted (example - painted gourds) 236. Wall hanging, creative (other than framed and macramé items) 237. Wind chimes (handmade) 238. Wood carving (no larger than 18 in any direction) 239. Wood craft (no larger than 18 in any direction) no kits 240. Wreaths any 241. Wreaths seasonal 242. All other miscellaneous bazaar items Canned Vegetables ½ pint to 1 quart size jars 243. Beans 244. Beets (whole) 245. Beets (sliced) 246. Carrots 247. Corn (cream style) 248. Corn (whole kernel) 249. English peas 250. Greens 251. Irish potatoes 252. Lima beans 253. Okra 254. Okra and tomatoes 255. Peas (crowder, cream or any type field peas) 256. Sauerkraut 257. Soup mix 258. Squash 259. Tomatoes 260. Other canned vegetables 1 quart or pint Canned Fruits ½ pint to 1 quart size jars 261. Blackberries, dewberries, strawberries or boysenberries 262. Blueberries 263. Figs 264. Huckleberries 265. Peaches 266. Pears 267. Any other canned fruit Canned Juices ½ pint to 1 quart size jars 268. Blackberry, dewberry, or boysenberry juice 269. Blueberry juice 270. Grape juice 271. Mayhaw juice

7 272. Plum juice 273. Tomato juice 274. Any other canned juice Pickles & Relishes ½ pint to 1 quart size jars 275. Chili sauce 276. Chow chow, plain 277. Pear mincemeat 278. Pickled beets (whole or sliced) 279. Pickled figs 280. Pickled okra 281. Pickled vegetables, other 282. Pickles, bread & butter (cucumbers) 283. Pickles, bread & butter (squash) 284. Pickles, cinnamon rings 285. Pickles, crunchy cucumber sticks 286. Pickles, fancy pack pickles (any vegetables) 287. Pickles, green tomato 288. Pickles, lime treated sweet cucumber 289. Pickles, mustard 290. Pickles, quick process cut (dill) 291. Pickles, quick process cut (sour) 292. Pickles, quick process cut (sweet) 293. Pickles, quick process whole (dill) 294. Pickles, quick process whole (sour) 295. Pickles, peach pickles 296. Pickles, pear pickles 297. Pickles, squash 298. Pickles, watermelon rind 299. Pickles, any other pickle 300. Relish, corn 301. Relish, dixie 302. Relish, green tomato 303. Relish, pear 304. Relish, any other 305. Salsa 306. Tomato ketchup Preserves, Jellies, Marmalades, Jams (Owner should label jars as to fruit used) ½ pint to 1 quart size jars 307. Apple butter 308. Apple jelly (pure) 309. Blackberry jelly 310. Blackberry or dewberry jam 311. Blackberry or dewberry preserves 312. Blueberry jam 313. Blueberry jelly 314. Crabapple jelly 315. Dewberry jelly 316. Fig jam 317. Fig preserves 318. Grape jelly Mayhaw jelly 320. Muscadine jelly 321. Peach jam 322. Peach preserves 323. Pear butter 324. Pear marmalade 325. Pear preserves 326. Pepper jelly 327. Plum jam 328. Plum jelly 329. Plum preserves 330. Strawberry fig jam 331. Strawberry jam 332. Strawberry preserves 333. Watermelon rind preserves 334. Any other jam 335. Any other jelly 336. Any other preserves Dehydrated Foods 337. Beef or deer jerky 338. Fruits 339. Herbs or seasoning (not mixed) 340. Vegetables Baked Goods Food and paperwork must be entered by Sunday of fair week. Food must be in by 8 am, Tuesday, day of judging Food maybe picked up after 1 pm, day of judging Bread 341. Baking biscuits, 6 ea 342. Cornmeal muffins, 6 ea 343. Loaf bread (yeast) 344. Rolls (yeast), 6 ea Cakes 345. Cake, Angel food 346. Cake, Chocolate with frosting 347. Cake, Decorated 348. Cake, Layer (white or yellow) 349. Cake, Pound (no glaze or icing) 350. Cake, any other 351. Cupcakes 6 ea 352. Donuts 6 ea 353. Muffins blueberry, apple 6 ea 354. Muffins any other 6 ea

8 Cookies 355. Brownies 6 ea 356. Chocolate chip 6 ea 357. Macadamia Nut 6 ea 358. Oatmeal 6 ea 359. Peanut butter 6 ea 360. Refrigerator 6 ea 361. Sugar 6 ea 362. Any other cookies 6 ea 363. Rice Krispy treats 6 ea Pies 364. Apple 365. Cherry 366. Chocolate 367. Egg custard 368. Fruit 369. Lemon icebox 370. Pecan 371. Pumpkin 372. Sweet potato 373. Any other Candy 374. Candy dish made of candy 375. Divinity 6 pieces 376. Fudge (chocolate) 6 pieces 377. Fudge (vanilla) 6 pieces 378. Nut brittle 6 pieces 379. Pralines 6 pieces 380. Any other candy 6 pieces Floral Potted plants must be in clean clay pots or ceramic pots not more than 12 inches across (old buckets, etc. are not allowed). Cut flowers can be displayed in cold drink bottles. All entries must be free of insects and insect damages. Entries compete for more one premium only. Cut flowers and potted plants must be entered by Sunday, but may be brought in by 8 am on Tuesday, the day of judging. All potted plants and cut flowers must be home grown no exhibit can be purchased and shown. Potted Plants 381. African violets Airplane (chlorophytum) 383. Baby tears 384. Begonias, any color or kind 385. Bromelaid 386. Cactus, hat rack 387. Cactus, pencil 388. Cactus, all other 389. Coleus 390. Crown of thorns 391. Dieffenbachia exotic, dumb cane 392. Fern, asparagus 393. Fern, baby breath 394. Fern, bird nests 395. Fern, boston 396. Fern, holly fern 397. Fern, lacy leaf 398. Fern, maiden hair 399. Fern, rabbit foot 400. Fern, resurrection 401. Fern, staghorn 402. Fern, sword 403. Geraniums, any color 404. Hen & chicken plant 405. Ivy 406. Jade plant 407. Jew, Wandering 408. Jew, Large leaf purple 409. Orchid 410. Ornamental pepper 411. Philodendron 412. Prayer plant 413. Pepperonia 414. Rubber plant 415. Schefflera (umbrella tree) 416. Shrimp plant 417. Snake plant (sanseveria) 418. Sultania 419. Any other pot plant (correctly named by exhibitor) Cut Flowers stems with bachelor buttons stem canna (any color) cockcomb stem dahlia stems daisy marigolds stems with marigold dwarf stems periwinkle stems petunia stems phlox pink rose red rose white rose yellow rose

9 rose (any color) rose spray stem with spider lilies stem verbena zinnias 439. Dried flower arrangement 440. Arrangements with any mixed cut flowers 441. Any other cut flower Section 3 Photography Note: No exhibit can be purchased and shown The photo contest entry will consist of one (1) picture (print) of size 8 x 10. Pictures should not be mounted. Each picture shall have a one-line title, written on the back of a fair label. The label shall be completed and taped to the back of the picture. All pictures must be taken by the exhibitor. Any picture in which the exhibitor appears must be explained on back of the print (written lightly in pencil) giving the technique used. Failure to follow the above rules and instructions could result in lowering the value of the entry by the judges, and possibly disqualifying the entry Black and white print (animals) exhibitor 19 years or older 443. Black and white print (people) exhibitor 19 years or older 444. Black and white print (places) exhibitor 19 years or older 445. Black and white print (montage) exhibitor 19 years or older 446. Black and white print (other) exhibitor 19 years or older 447. Color print (animals) exhibitor 19 years or older 448. Color print (people) exhibitor 19 years or older 449. Color print (places) exhibitor 19 years or older 450. Color print (montage) exhibitor 19 years or older 451. Color print (other) exhibitor 19 years or older YOUTH Open to bonafide Vernon Parish residents youth or students Eligibility of exhibitors is as follows: Peewee 8 years and under (livestock and horse only) Junior 9-13 years of age (one who has not reached 14 prior to January 1, current year Senior one who was 14 on or prior to January 1, current year. An exhibitor may show until the first semester of college. Articles exhibited must be made by the individual this year. Each exhibitor can enter only one exhibit per class (except livestock, poultry, rabbits, horses and pets). Unworthy exhibits: in cases where only one exhibit is being exhibited in a class, the judge shall make his award in accordance with the merit of the exhibit being exhibited. Entries may be received until 5 pm on Sunday. Baked goods must be entered by 5 pm on Sunday but do not have to be in place until 8 am on Tuesday, day of judging. Livestock, rabbits and poultry must be entered on Wednesday, Oct 4 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Livestock Barn. Livestock, poultry and rabbits must be in the barn by 8 pm Wednesday and must remain in place until release time (8 pm Saturday, Oct 7). Failure to comply with this will result in forfeiture of all premiums. All livestock must be removed Sunday, Oct 8 by 6 pm Note: Premiums will be cash only and will be ready for pickup October 23 through November 20, 2017 at the Police Jury Office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 7:30 am through 4:00 pm. Unclaimed awards after 4:00 pm on November 20, 2016 will be forfeited. Section 4 Youth Livestock Animals must be in the barn by 8 pm Wednesday (except pets). Exhibitors are required to furnish feed, water and hay and will be responsible for the care of their animals and cleaning of pens and tie spaces during the fair. (No hay or straw will be allowed in the tie areas.) All breeding animals must be registered in the name of the exhibitor. 9

10 Any animal considered unsafe by the livestock committee shall be removed from the barn. Livestock Committee will have final decision in classification of all animals at the fair. All animals must be tied in the tie spaces from the time the fair opens until closing each day except while being groomed. In the beef breeding division, there must be three or more cattle per breed to constitute a breed division. Beef (1 st Place - $15, 2 nd Place - $10, 3 rd Place - $5) 452. Steers light weight (minimum 500 lb) 453. Steers medium weight 454. Steers heavy weight Beef Breeding 475. Peewee beef showmanship 476. Junior beef showmanship 477. Senior beef showmanship number will be the class plus the age group number. Example: Hereford spring heifer calf would be class Hereford 525. Brahman 550. AOB Brahman Influence 575. AOB Non-Brahman Influence 600. Commercial Brahman Influence 650. Commercial Non-Brahman Influence (Commercial heifers weight range 450 lbs and up) Age Groups 1. Spring heifer calved between 3/1 and 4/30 current year 2. Junior heifer calved between 1/1 and last day of February current year 3. Winter heifer calved between 11/1 and 12/31 previous year 4. Senior heifer calved between 9/1 and 10/31 previous year 5. Late Summer yearling heifer calved between 7/1 and 8/31 previous year 6. Early Summer yearling heifer calved between 5/1 and 6/30 previous year 7. Spring yearling heifer calved between 3/1 and 4/30 previous year 8. Junior yearling heifer calved between 1/1 and last day of February previous year Senior yearling heifer calved between 9/1 and 12/31 two years previous 10. Two-Year-Old heifer calved between 5/1 and 8/31 two years previous 11. Grand Champion Female 12. Reserve Grand Champion Female 13. Spring bull calved between 3/1 and 4/30 current year 14. Junior bull calved between 1/1 and last day of February current year 15. Winter bull calved between 11/1 and 12/31 previous year 16. Senior bull calved between 9/1 and 10/31 previous year 17. Late Summer yearling bull calved between 7/1 and 8/31 previous year 18. Early Summer yearling bull calved between 5/1 and 6/30 previous year 19. Spring yearling bull calved between 3/1 and 4/30 previous year 20. Junior yearling bull calved between 1/1 and last day of February previous year 21. Senior yearling bull calved between 9/1 and 12/31 two years previous 22. Two-Year-Old bull calved between 5/1 and 8/31 two years previous 23. Grand Champion Bull 24. Reserve Grand Champion Bull Dairy All breeds show together (1 st Place - $15, 2 nd Place - $10, 3 rd Place - $5) 700. Junior calf born 1/1 to 5/30 current year 701. Senior calf born 1/1/ to 12/31 previous year 702. Aged cows born prior to 1/1 two years previous 703. Peewee dairy showmanship 704. Junior dairy showmanship 705. Senior dairy showmanship Swine (1 st Place - $15, 2 nd Place - $10, 3 rd Place - $5) Market Swine All market swine must weigh between 175 and 260 lb. All breeds show together Light weight 707. Medium weight 708. Heavy weight

11 Breeding Swine All breeding swine show together 709. January gilt 710. February gilt 711. March gilt 712. Spring gilt 713. Peewee swine showmanship 714. Junior swine showmanship 715. Senior swine showmanship Sheep (1 st Place - $15, 2 nd Place - $10, 3 rd Place - $5) Market Lambs Lambs must weigh between 80 and 150 lb. All breeds show together Light weight 717. Medium weight 718. Heavy weight Sheep Breeding All breeds show together 719. Peewee sheep showmanship 720. Junior sheep showmanship 721. Senior sheep showmanship 722. Ewe lambs 723. Yearling ewes year old ewes 725. Ram lambs 726. Yearling Rams year old rams Market Goats (1 st Place - $15, 2 nd Place - $10, 3 rd Place - $5) Goats must be shown with a collar or chain around the neck. Only unbred wethers and does will be eligible to show. There must be 3 per class or classes may be combined Peewee goat showmanship 729. Junior goat showmanship 730. Senior goat showmanship 731. Light weight 732. Medium weight 733. Heavy weight Goat Breeding Boer Does months months months months Boer Bucks months months months % Boer Does months months months months AOB Dairy Bucks months months months AOB Meat Bucks months months months AOB Dairy Does months months months months AOB Meat Does months months months months Commercial 759. Commercial doeling (kit, baby teeth) 760. Yearling doe (2 or 4 teeth) 761. Aged (5+ teeth) 762. Commercial dairy doe 763. Commercial buck 764. Companion wethers Pygmy Bucks months months months months Pygmy Does months months months months Horses (1 st Place - $10, 2 nd Place - $7, 3 rd Place - $5) All exhibitors must show their own horse. All breeds will show together. Horses must have current negative Coggins test. Age of horse will be determined by January of current year. No stallions, only one horse per person per class.

12 765. Junior Gelding (3 and under) 766. Senior Gelding (4 and above) 767. Weanling Filly (under 1 year) 768. Junior Mare (3 and under) 769. Senior Mare (4 and above) 770. Peewee Horse Showmanship 771. Junior Horse Showmanship 772. Senior Horse Showmanship 773. English Pleasure (junior) 774. English Pleasure (senior) 775. Working Hunter Over Fences (junior, fair option) 776. Working Hunter Over Fences (senior, fair option) 777. Western Pleasure (junior) 778. Western Pleasure (senior) 779. Stock Horse Pleasure (junior) 780. Stock Horse Pleasure (senior) 781. Reining (junior) 782. Reining (senior) 783. Barrel Racing (junior) 784. Barrel Racing (senior) 785. Pole Bending (junior) 786. Pole Bending (senior) 787. Stake Race (junior) 788. Stake Race (senior) 789. Breakaway Roping (junior) 790. Breakaway Roping (senior) 791. Tie down Roping (junior) 792. Tie down Roping (senior) Poultry (1 st Place - $5, 2 nd Place - $3, 3 rd Place - $2, Overall Grand Champion - $10, Overall Reserve Grand Champion - $5) Poultry must be entered at the livestock barn on Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm. No late entries will be accepted. All entries shall be a recognized breed of the American Standard of Perfection and will be judged according to those guidelines. Any animals not in good health will be removed from the barn. Those exhibiting poultry do so at their own risk. Exhibitors will be allowed to exhibit 2 cocks, 2 cockerels, 2 hens and 2 pullets. Cock male bird 12 months or older; Cockerel male bird under 12 months of age; Hen female bird 12 months or older; Pullet female bird under 12 months of age. All birds must remain for the entire fair. Pickup time will be after 8 pm Saturday. There will be a champion and reserve champion for both large and bantam breeds. There will be a champion of the show. 12 numbers, entry form and tags, and exhibitor numbers will be given out at time of entry. Will be accepting entries on chickens (large fowl and bantams), ducks and quail. Rabbits All rabbits must be entered on Wednesday, Oct 4 from 5 to 8 pm at the Livestock Barn. Meat Rabbits (1 st Place - $4, 2 nd Place - $3, 3 rd Place - $2) Exhibitors must show 3 rabbits per pen. Exhibitors can show only 1 pen. Rabbits can be any sex. Rabbits cannot be over 70 days old or over 5 lb. Rabbits should all be the same breed. All meat pens show together. Rabbits will be judged on uniformity, meat conformation, and condition. All meat pens will stay the entire fair Meat pens Exhibition Rabbits (1 st Place - $4, 2 nd Place - $3, 3 rd Place - $2, Overall Grand Champion - $10, Overall Reserve Grand Champion - $5) Rabbits will be shown by variety and age. Bucks and does show separately. Exhibitors must carry their own rabbit to and from the show table. All rabbits will remain for the entire fair. Junior class 6 months or less Senior class over 7 months 801. Peewee rabbit showmanship 802. Junior rabbit showmanship 803. Senior rabbit showmanship Bucks Junior Senior California New Zealand Mini Lops Dutch Satins Florida White Mini Rex Holland Lop Netherland Dwarf Mixed (AOB) French Lop

13 Does Junior Senior California New Zealand Mini Lops Dutch Satins Florida White Mini Rex Holland Lop Netherland Dwarf Mixed (AOB) French Lop Pet Show No Snakes or Aggressive Animals Allowed! Pure Bred Dogs 900. Best breed representative 901. Best groomed 902. Largest 903. Smallest Mixed Breed Dog 904. Best groomed 905. Largest 906. Smallest All Other Dogs 907. Most unusual 908. Most tricks Cats 909. Best representative of breed 910. Best groomed 911. Most unusual 912. Largest 913. Smallest Any other pet (besides dogs and cats) 914. Prettiest pet 915. Most unusual pet 916. Largest pet 917. Smallest pet All Pets 918. Best Pet in Show (1 only) 919. Showmanship Award (1 only) Section 5 Youth Field Crops Corn - Youth Corn, Popcorn (any variety) 5 ears Corn, White 5 ears Corn, Yellow 5 ears Corn, any other variety 5 ears Corn chops 1 quart Corn and cob chops 1 quart Corn Meal, White 1 quart Corn Meal, Yellow 1 quart Grits 1 quart Hay & Forage Youth All bales should be 8 x 10 x Bahia hay Bermuda hay Johnson grass hay Lespedeza hay Oat hay Peanut hay Ryegrass hay Sudan grass hay White Dutch clover hay Crimson clover hay Other clover hay Feed sorghum 1 dozen heads Seed oat 1 lb (on plate) Seeds & Grains - Youth Oats 1 quart Peas, Brown Crowder 1 quart Peas, John Brown 1 quart Peas, Purple Hull 1 quart Peas, Silver Skin Crowder 1 quart Peas, Whippoorwill 1 quart Peas, any other variety 1 quart Beans, Fresh lima 1 quart Beans, Speckled lima (shelled, dry) 1 quart Beans, White lima (shelled, dry) 1 quart Beans, Velvet 1 quart Peanuts 1 quart Soybeans 1 quart 13

14 Fruits & Vegetables - Youth Beans, green pot 1 quart Beets, table 6 ea Cabbage 3 heads Cucumbers, - 6 ea Eggplant 3 ea Greens, Mustard 1 bunch Greens, Collards 1 bunch Okra 1 dozen Onions, Red 6 ea Onions, White 6 ea Onions, Yellow 6 ea Pears, cooking 6 ea Pears, eating 6 ea Peppers, banana 6 ea Peppers, green sweet 6 ea Peppers, red cayenne (ripe) 1 dozen Peppers, red tobacco (ripe) 1 dozen Peppers, any other variety 1 dozen Persimmons, Japanese 6 ea Potatoes, Red 6 ea Potatoes, White 6 ea Pumpkin Pumpkin, any other variety Radishes with tops 1 dozen Satsumas 6 ea Shallots 1 bunch Sweet Potatoes 6 ea Tomatoes, ripe 6 ea Turnips with tops 6 ea Watermelon 1 Sugar Cane, Syrup & Honey - Youth Sugar cane 6 stalks Syrup sorghum 6 stalks Cane syrup 1 quart Sorghum syrup 1 quart Honey (extracted) 1 quart Honey comb 1 quart Section 6 Clothing Juniors exhibitors under 14 years as of 12/31 current year Seniors exhibitors 14 or older as of 12/31 current year Junior es H neat nightie Apron, drawstring kitchen Apron, other Blouse or shirt Book sack or duffle Dress up dress (church or similar occasion) Flip flops, hand decorated Hair bows, hand-made Hats, decorated Head band, decorated Pants School dress Shoes, decorated Shorts Skirt Slippers, crocheted Socks, crocheted Sportswear complete set Sun glasses, decorated Tutu, hand-made Windsock or kite Senior es Blouse or shirt Dress up dress (church or similar occasion) Flip flops, hand decorated Formal or party dress Hair bows, hand-made Hats, decorated Head band, decorated Nightwear Pants School dress Shoes, decorated Shorts Skirt Skirt, wrap Slippers, crocheted Socks, crocheted Sportswear Sun glasses, decorated Tailored outfit (with linings) Tutu, hand-made Vest Section 7 Home Economics Half pint to 1 quart size jars Canned Fruits & Vegetables Junior Senior Beets, (whole) Blackberries, dewberries, boysenberries Blueberries Carrots (sliced or diced)

15 Junior Senior Corn (creamed) Corn (whole grain) Dehydrated fruits Dehydrated vegetables English peas Figs, canned Green beans Greens Huckleberries Lima or other beans Okra (sliced 1/8 to 1/2) Squash (sliced or diced) Peaches (halves) Pears, Canned (halves) Peas (crowder, purple hull, cream, etc.) Tomatoes Any other canned fruit Any other canned vegetable **half pint to 1 quart size jars** Canned Juices Junior Senior Blackberry, dewberry, boysenberry juice Blueberry juice Grape juice Mayhaw juice Plum juice Tomato juice Any other canned vegetable juice Any other canned fruit juice Pickles & Relishes Junior Senior Chili sauce Chow chow, plain Pear mince meat Pickled okra Pickles, beets (whole) Pickles, beets (sliced) Pickles, bread & butter (cucumber) Pickles, bread & butter (squash) Pickles, cucumber (dill) Pickles, cucumber, sour quick method (sliced) Pickles, cucumber, sour quick method (whole) Pickles, cucumber, sweet quick method (cut) Pickles, cucumber, sweet quick method (whole) Pickles, fancy pack (any vegetable) Pickles, fig (whole) Pickles, peach (whole) Pickles, pear (whole) Junior Senior Pickles, watermelon rind Pickles, other vegetable Pickles, any other Relish, dixie Relish, pear Relish, any other Salsa Tomato catsup **half pint to 1 quart size jars** Preserves, Jams & Jellies Junior Senior (owners should label jars as to what kind of fruit used) Apple butter Apple jelly Blackberry or dewberry jam Blackberry, dewberry, or boysenberry jelly Blueberry jam Blueberry jelly Crabapple jelly Fig jam Fig preserves Grape jelly Mayhaw jelly Muscadine jelly Peach preserves Pear butter Pear marmalade Pear preserves Plum jam Plum jelly 8 oz Plum preserves Strawberry fig jam Strawberry jam Strawberry preserves Watermelon rind preserves Other jelly Other jam Other preserves Items not fitting category will be disqualified from placing. No decorated readymade items unless specified otherwise. Home Accessories Junior Senior Afghan (crochet or knit) Basket, handmade Door decoration Drawing or painting, original (must be ready to hand) Flower arrangement (dried or artificial) Holiday decoration (for house interior or Christmas tree)

16 Junior Senior Latch hook (rug, wall hanging or pillow) Needlework picture Pot holders (2) or oven mitts (2) Table runner & napkins (2) Pillow, handmade with needlework Pillow, handmade without needlework (no quilting) Pillow, handmade quilted Pillow case or sheet, decorated (case or sheet may be ready made) Placemats & napkins (2) Picture frame, decorated Plant holder, hand-made Quilt or comforter (hand sewn) Quilt or comforter (machine sewn) Soft sculpture home accessory Storage aides (shoe bags, magazine holder, shelf, jewelry box, etc.) Table accessory (lamp, ashtray, vase, sculpture, bookends, etc.) Wall accessory, rigid (plaque, ceramic, dock, mosaic, etc.) Wall hanging, creative soft (weaving, macramé, etc.; no latch hook, no needlework picture) Window treatment, homemade (bring one panel of curtains, draperies or shade and a photo of installed window covering) Other home accessory (not fitting above categories) Arts & Crafts Junior Senior Basketry reed, wood strips, straw Birdhouse Braiding Candle, decorated Carving wood, stone, etc Ceramics, cast glazes Ceramics, cast under glazed Ceramics, hand shaped Ceramics, thrown (potter s wheel) Clay pot, decorated Coasters, hand-made Cork Art Decoupage all plaques Decoupage purses and other functional items Junior Senior Drawings pastels, charcoal (original) Duct tape articles Fabric decorating batik, appliqué, embroidery, textile painting, etc. Fabric painting Feathers, painted Graphics (original) ink pencil, other Graphics string art Hair bow hangers, hand-made Jewelry Key chains, homemade Leather craft Macramé Magnets, hand-made Metal tooling, etching, etc Mirror, decorated Mirror, hand-made Mosaics Paintings (no kits) decorative, on functional objects Paintings (original) acrylic, mixed Paintings oil Paintings (original) watercolors Paper Art Paper Mache Paper Roll Crafts Pens, decorated Phone case, decorated Rock/pebbles, decorated Rubbings Stained glass articles String art (original) Tassle charms Terrarium Tie dying Weaving Wood burning Woodcraft other, small items only Any other arts & crafts Baked Goods Food must be entered by Sunday of fair week. Food must be in by 8 am Tuesday, day of judging. Food may be picked up after 1 pm, day of judging. No mixes may be used. Exhibits must be on cardboard or paper plates. Junior Senior Biscuits 3 ea Cake, Angel food uniced

17 Junior Senior Cake, Chiffon with icing Cake, decorated decorations judged only Cake, iced layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting Cake, iced layer white or yellow Cake, Pound un-iced Chocolate fudge 6 pieces Cornbread 3 muffins Cookies, dropped 6 ea Cookies, rolled 6 ea Divinity 6 pieces Pie, Cream 1 ea Pie, Fruit 1 ea Pie, Pecan 1 ea Pralines 6 pieces Rice Krispy Treats Yeast sweet rolls 6 ea Yeast bread (white) 1 loaf Yeast bread (whole grain) 1 loaf Section 8 Photography The photo contest will consist of one picture (print) of size 8 x 10. Pictures shall not be mounted. Each picture shall have a one-line title. The title shall be written on back of a fair label. The label shall be completed and taped to the back of the picture. All pictures must be taken by the exhibitor. Any picture in which the exhibitor appears must be explained on the back of the print (written lightly in pencil) giving the technique used. Failure to follow the above rules could result in lowering the value of the entry by the judges, and possible the disqualification of the entry. Junior 13 years old or younger Senior 14 years old or older Junior Senior Black & white print (animals) Black & white print (people) Black & white print (places) Black & white print (other) Color print (animals) Color print (people) Color print (places) Color print (other) Section 9 Forestry All exhibits must have been prepared this year. Leaves, woods, fruits, winter twigs and buds will be mounted on white cardboard 22 x 28 inches. The title shall be Tree Fruits, Leaves, Woods, Twigs or Buds across the 28-inch side of the cardboard. The title shall be 1/2 inch from the top and 1 inch in height. Mounting shall start 2 inches from the top and 2 inches from the left. In the lower right-hand corner, the exhibitor shall print his name, age, 4-H club, parish and post office. Advanced leaf collections should be made according to directions in the 4-H Forestry Project Book. That is: A. Each specimen mounted individually on material 8 ½ x 11 inches exhibited in a loose leaf ring binder. B. A label about 2 ½ x 3 inches in size shall be glued at the lower right-hand corner. The label should contain the scientific and common name, general description of tree, location collected and collector s name. C. The title on the folder should read Tree Leaves of Louisiana. All exhibits must have 25 specimens. Junior under 14 years of age on 12/31 current year. Senior 14 years of age or older as of 12/31 current year. Junior Senior Wood collections Tree fruit collections Tree leaf collections Twig and winter bud collections Section 10 Insect Collection All insects collected must have been collected within the last 12 months. Exhibits shall be enclosed in a wooden case 18 inches wide by 24 inches long by 3 ½ inches deep with a glass top. Each insect specimen shall have a collectors label showing the place collected (town, city, etc.), the date collected and name of collector. This label shall be centered ½ inch from the bottom of the case and read from the left side of the specimen. Specimens shall also be labeled as the common name (if specimen has a common name). This label shall be placed beneath the specimen flat on the bottom of the

18 case with a pin through the center and read from the left side of the specimen. Specimens shall be grouped by orders. Specimens shall be positioned in the case where they will be facing forward when the case is horizontal. Exhibits shall be judged as follows: A. Proper identification as to order 1 point B. Orders represented 3 points C. Proper identification as to common name 1 point D. Economic importance of specimen 2 points E. Condition of specimen 1 point F. Proper mounting 1 point G. Proper labeling 1 point H. Butterflies and moths properly counted 2 points I. Neatness and arrangement 20 points J. Correct size of case 20 points The name, address, parish, age, 4-H Club, or FFA Chapter of the exhibitor shall be displayed on the outside of the glass in the lower right-hand corner of the case on a 1 inch x 3 inch card. Junior under 14 years of age as of 12/31 current year Senior 14 years of age or older as of 12/31 current year Section 11 Booth Awards ($30.00 EACH) Competitive Homemakers Community H* Junior Junior collections of 50 specimens, 6 of which shall be moths or butterflies which will be judged on the basis of proper mounting rather than economic importance. Senior Senior collections of 75 specimens, 6 of which shall be moths or butterflies which will be judged on the basis of proper mounting rather than economic importance. Non-Competitive Extension 4-H Extension Forester Extension Homemakers Score card for Judging Booths: General Appearance 40 points Educational Feature 30 points Quality of Exhibit 30 points *4-H booths must not have any decorations on the floor of the booth. 18