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1 RAPIDES FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC OFFICERS JIMBO THIELS... President G.H. BUBBA CROSS... Vice President D.D. FULLER... Treasurer LOU ALTAZAN-BROWN...Secretary 300 Grady Britt Drive. Alexandria LA (318) BOARD OF DIRECTORS E.A. ANDRIES, JR.... Boyce ROBERT ANDRIES... Boyce JANE BEARD... Lecompte SHERRI BENNET... Boyce CLIFF BRISTER... Boyce LOU ALTAZAN-BROWN... Colfax DANNY COOMBS... Boyce G.H. BUBBA CROSS...Pineville CAROLYN DEKEYZER... Alexandria D.D. FULLER... Glenmora BENNY LANDRENEAU... Alexandria MATT MARTIN... Glenmora THURMAN MORGAN... Alexandria JAMES THIELS, JR.... Boyce PEGGY WILLIAMS... Pineville RONALD SQUEAKY WILLIAMS... Deville 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS RAPIDES FAIR ASSOCIATION OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN ENTERTAINMENT GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS Adult Division SECTION A: Clothing, Home Improvement, Food Preservation, Knit and Crochet, Handicraft, Photography, Baking and Fresh Fruits & Vegetables SECTION B: Sr. Citizen, Nursing and Handicapped Youth Division 4-H RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION C: Pre 4-H Youth SECTION D: Pet & Dog Show SECTION E: Goat Show SECTION F: Poultry Show SECTION G: Rabbit Show SECTION H: Beef Show SECTION I: Dairy Show SECTION J: Swine Show SECTION K: Sheep show 2

3 SECTION L: Horse Show SECTION M: Agriculture and Crops -Science Exhibits, Social Studies Displays, Weed Identification Display, Seed Identification Display, Cotton, Sugarcane, Sweet Potatoes, Irish Potatoes, Fruits and Vegetables and Eggs SECTION N: Forestry SECTION O: Insect Collection SECTION P: Photography SECTION Q: Handicraft SECTION R: Clothing, Home Improvement, Food Preservation and Baking SECTION S: Special School Division SECTION T: Open Junior Beef Breeding Show SECTION U: Open Dairy Show SECTION V: Open Poultry SECTION W: Open Junior Goat Show SECTION X: Open Rabbit Show SECTION Y: Open Pigeon Show SECTION Z: Special Contests Pumpkin Decorating Contest Compact Tractor Contest Bunny Contest Pretty Cow Best Dressed Chicken Rabbit Costume Contest 3

4 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE... Jimbo Thiels, President... Bubba Cross, Vice President... D.D. Fuller, Treasurer... Lou Altazan-Brown, Secretary FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET D.D. Fuller, Chairman COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS... Lou Altazan-Brown/Cliff Brister INSURANCE... Danny Coombs CARNIVAL....E.A. Andries, Jr. NOMINATING... Peggy Williams PUBLICITY... James Thiels, Jr. CATALOG COORDINATOR... Lou Altazan-Brown FAIR SITE DEVELOPMENT... Bennett Landreneau a. Fair Ads... Board Members b. General Rules & Regulations... Danny Coombs, Lou Brown c. Adult, Senior Citizen, Nursing Home & Handicap... Quincy Cheek d. Special School... Lou Altazan-Brown e. Dog & Pet Show... Sallye Dugas/Crystal Bowie f. Youth Division... Rodney Johnson g. Open Beef Show... Peggy Williams h. Open Poultry Show... Randy Turner, Elizabeth Brownlee i. Open Rabbit Show... Jane Beard, Joel Petrus FACILITIES OPERATION a. Contracts... James Thiels, Jr. b. Barn & Livestock Exhibits... Peggy Williams c. Exhibit Building... Lou Altazan-Brown d. Barnyard Nursery... E.A. Andries, Jr. FAIR OPERATIONS a. Security... James Thiels, Jr. b. Grounds... Cliff Brister c. Queen s Contest... Sherri Bennett d. Barnyard Nursery...Rodney Johnson & Liz Manceaux e. Special Livestock Exhibits... Peggy Williams f. Dog & Pet Show... 4-H Agent & Glen Watkins g. Youth Livestock/Poultry/Rabbits... Rodney Johnson h. Adult, Sr. Citizen, Nursing Home & Handicap... Quincy Cheek i. Youth Home Economics/Handicraft/ Other 4-H Exhibits... Sallye Dugas/Crystal Bowie j. Special School... Lou Altazan-Brown k. Open Beef Show... Peggy Williams l. Open Poultry Show... Randy Turner m. Open Rabbit Show... Joel Petrus/Jane Beard n. Entertainment Committee... Jimbo Thiels o. Facility Planning Committee... E.A. Andries, Jr. p. Senior Citizens Day... Ralph Gill q. Cheerleader Contest... Mimi Bolden 4

5 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Live Entertainment on the Louisiana Lottery Stage Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Thursday, October Friday, October 12, 2018 Saturday, October 13, :00pm-9:00pm Senior Citizen Day at the Fair Ages 60+ Friday, October 12, 2018 State Evac Shelter 8:30am-12:30 pm Call (318) for tickets 5

6 EXHIBIT ENTRY, JUDGING AND RELEASE SCHEDULE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Enter Youth Horse (Release immediately after show) 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry of Adult and Youth Clothing, Handicraft, Home, Food Preservation and Photography Exhibits Youth Agriculture, Insects and Forestry Exhibits, Youth Science Exhibits, Handicap, Nursing Home, Sr. Citizen Special School Exhibits & Pumpkin Decorating Contest WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Entry of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Entry of Adult Cakes and Breads 9:00 a.m. Judging of Adult and Youth Clothing, Handicraft, Home, Food Preservation and Photography Exhibits Youth Agriculture, Insects and Forestry Exhibits, Youth Science Exhibits, Handicap, Nursing Home, Sr. Citizen Special School Exhibits & Pumpkin Decorating Contest 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry of Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, and Goats 9:30 a.m. Judging of Adult and Youth Fresh Fruits & Vegetables 11:00 a.m. Judging of Adult Cakes and Breads 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry of Eggs 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Release of Adult Cakes and Breads (If not picked up at this time all exhibits will be discarded) 4:00 p.m. Compact Tractor Contest 6

7 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 12:00 noon Entry of Open Jr. Beef Breeding Show, Goats, Dairy and Swine (through noon on Friday, October 13) 1:00 p.m. Youth Poultry Show followed by Poultry Showmanship 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry of Youth Baking Exhibits 4:00 p.m. Judging of Youth Beef and Dairy Show 5:00 p.m. Judging of Youth Rabbit Show and Rabbit Showmanship FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 8:30 a.m. Judging of Youth Baking 12:00 noon All Open Jr. Beef Breeding, Goats, Swine and Dairy must be in barn 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Entry of Open Poultry 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Release Youth Baking (All exhibits not picked up at this time will be disposed of.) 4:00 p.m. Judging of Youth Sheep Show 4:30 p.m. Judging of Youth Goat Show 5:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Entry of Open Rabbit Specialty Show 6:30 p.m. Judging of Open Dairy Show Youth Swine Show (or immediately following Goat Show) 6:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cooping & check-in for Pigeon Show For rules, registration forms, and more information, please contact the Southern Pigeon Club at southernpigeon@gmail.com or call Brad Stuckey at :00 p.m. Open Rabbit Specialty Shows 7

8 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 6:30 a.m.-8am Entry of Open Rabbit Show. For more information, contact Collette Waters at or or visit the website: 7:30am -8:30am Cooping- Check in for Open Pigeon Show 8:30am Judging of Open Rabbit Show 9:00 a.m. Judging Open Pigeon Show Judging Open Poultry Show 10:00 a.m. Judging Open Jr. Beef Breeding, Dairy and Goat Show 12:00 noon Judging of Bunny Costume Contest sponsored by the Central LA Rabbit Breeders Association 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration for Pet Show 1:30 p.m. Judging Youth Pet Show 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Registration for Dog Show 2:00 p.m. Judging Youth Dog Show 6:00 p.m. Judging Rooster Crowing Contest, Best Dressed Chicken Contest, Pretty Cow Contest Exhibit Building Schedule The exhibit building will be open to the public during the following times: Wednesday, October 10 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 12 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14 Closed Exhibit building entries will be released Sunday, October 14 th between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 8

9 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Entries in all classes, unless otherwise specified, will be limited to Rapides Parish residents only, regardless of race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion, or national origin. 2. The Rapides Parish Fair of Louisiana 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. 3. The Board of Directors reserves the right to amend or add to these rules as they, in their judgement, may deem advisable. In the event of conflict of general and specific rules, the latter will govern. 4. Any person who violates any of the following or special rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and may be subject to such penalty as the Board of Directors may order. 5. The following rules and regulations will apply to each and every department of the fair and exhibitors and concessionaires are required to familiarize themselves with all rules. 6. The 58th Annual Rapides Parish Fair will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana, October 10-15, 2018 on the Fairground site on Highway 71 South. The Board of Directors has the right to postpone, extend, or cancel the dates of the fair for any cause whatsoever, which they deem necessary for the good of all concerned. 7. All entries must be entered at the fairgrounds in their respective division according to the schedule. 8. All livestock exhibits must remain intact until 7:00 a.m., Sunday, October 14, Exhibits in the exhibit building must remain intact until 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2018, the closing day of the fair. Failure to comply with this requirement will bar said exhibitor from participating in premiums which may have been awarded by the judge in any department of the fair. 9. All items not advancing to State Fair are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, Articles not picked up on Sunday, may be picked up between 8:00am-9:00am on Monday, October 16, At the end of this period if not claimed will be discarded. 10. No entrance fee will be charged on an article or animal entered for exhibit, except where otherwise specified. 11. The premiums will be paid up to the amount stated on the premium list, if available. Otherwise, they will be cut in proportion to the excess. 12. No premium will be awarded when the article is unworthy though there be no competition. No premium will be awarded in any 9

10 department except as definitely stated in this premium list. Decision of the judges will be final. 13. All property of every character entered for competition, display or other purposes, or being anywhere in the fairgrounds, shall be subject to the control of the Rapides Fair Association Board of Directors. 14. In no case shall the Rapides Fair Association Board of Directors be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or death by disease of any character, to any such property or persons, while the same is on the fairgrounds. 15. All exhibitors will be responsible for entering, displaying, maintaining and removing their exhibits. No professional of a category may enter that category of the fair. 16. The management reserves the right to remove from the grounds any exhibit, animal, concession, or show that may be falsely entered and may be deemed unsuitable or objectionable by them without assigning a reason therefore. 17. Nothing will be sold, given away, raffled or otherwise disposed of by an exhibitor or concessionaire with the same as specifically designated in this contract unless given permission by the board. No concessionaire will be allowed to display, sell or give away beer, whiskey, or wine. 18. All exhibits in the exhibit building and the livestock barn must be officially entered in the fair and have a class number assigned to it. 19. Articles exhibited in previous years at the Rapides Parish Fair will be disqualified. ADULT DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Open to any adult resident of Rapides Parish. 2. Only products may be exhibited. (Made since the 2017 fair). Articles previously exhibited will be disqualified. 3. Articles that are not on this premium list will not be accepted for exhibit. 4. Only one article may be entered for each premium by any one exhibitor. 5. All items not advancing to State Fair are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, Articles not picked after the Rapides Parish Fair must be picked up between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 15, At the end of this period, if not claimed, these items will be discarded. Exception - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables will be disposed of at the fairgrounds, at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14,

11 6. Permission by the exhibitor must be given at time of entry in order for articles to be sent to the State Fair. ALL RULES, REGULATIONS, PREMIUM OFFERINGS, ETC., APPEARING IN THIS CATALOG ARE SUBJECT TO CORRECTION IN EVENT OF ANY PRINTING ERRORS THAT WOULD TEND TO CHANGE THE MEANING OR INTENT. OUTSTANDING ADULT EXHIBITOR Points will be awarded on all entries in the Adult Division as follows: 5 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd place, 3 points for 3rd place. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT SENIOR CITIZENS DAY AT THE FAIR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, SECTION A CLASS 1 -CLOTHING Superintendents: Frank Candilero and Lisa Salard (PLEASE BRING GARMENTS ON HANGERS) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Infant dress or outfit Child s dress or outfit (age 2-5) Child s dress or outfit (age 6-9) Child s pants and top set Smocked, hand sewn or embroidered child s garment Capri pants Pants suit (adult) - 2 pieces, matching or coordinate Blouse (lady s) - set in sleeves and collar Blouse (lady s) - other type Shirt (man or boy s) Dress (daytime, street or church) adult Dress (adult formal) Sleeping garment (infant) Vest Toddler s dress (age 1-3) Sleepwear (adult) Sleepwear (child) Pre-teen/teen s dress Apron (functional) Apron (fancy or holiday) Robe (child or adult) Pants (men or boy s) Child s hat (no knit or crochet) Adult hat (no knit or crochet) Skirt (adult) Pants (lady s)

12 27. Skirt & matching blouse Appliquéd garment (no ready made) Wearable art Child s costume Adult costume Jumper (adult) Jumper (child) Cloth purse piece ensemble Lined lady s jacket or coat Miscellaneous (not in Premiums 1-36) Clothing articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering. 12 CLASS 2 - CROCHET Superintendent: Patsy Casida 1st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Sweater or jacket (man or boy) Sweater or jacket (woman or girl) Sweater (pre-schooler) Set: hat (or cap) and scarf Baby set sacque, cap and bootee Shawl (adult) Cape (adult) Poncho (adult) Poncho (child) Cape (child) Shawl (child) Collars (crochet or tatting) Bedspread Stuffed toys Centerpieces Crochet purse Slippers (adult) Slippers (child) Vest (adult) Vest (child) Hat (other) Scarf Child s outfit Beanie hat Headwrap/Headbands Any other garment (not in Premiums 1-25) Handmade knit or crochet articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering.

13 CLASS 3 - KNIT Superintendent: Patsy Casida 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Sweater or jacket (man or boy) Sweater or jacket (woman or girl) Sweater (pre-schooler) Set: hat (or cap) and scarf Baby set sacque, cap and bootee Cape or poncho Collars Bedspread Purse Slippers (child) Slippers (adult) Vest (adult) Shawl Child s outfit Beanie hat Headwrap/headbands Scarf Other (not in Premiums 1-17) Machine knit will not be sent to State Fair. CLASS 4 - HOUSEHOLD or HOME IMPROVEMENT Superintendents: Helen Candiloro, Roxie Castro, Lisa Salard AFGHANS 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Crocheted (baby) Crocheted (blocks) Crocheted (one piece) Crocheted (appliquéd or decorated) Knitted (child) Crocheted (panels/strips) Broomstick Knitted (baby) Other mixed work afghan QUILTS HAND QUILTED ONLY 10. Patchwork Appliquéd Child or baby quilt QUILTS MACHINE QUILTED ONLY 13. Patchwork Appliquéd Child or baby quilt BEDROOM LINENS & PILLOWS 16. Quilt top (patchwork, appliquéd, other) Crocheted bedspread Puff, cathedral or other quilt (no child s 13

14 quilt) Bedspread Piece look and quilted quilt Foundation piecing Quillow Miniature Quilt Decorative pillow (crocheted) Decorative pillow (quilted) Decorative pillow (cross stitch) Decorative pillow (embroidery) Decorative pillow (other) Homemade pillow cases (colored embroidery on white cases set of 2) Homemade pillow cases (colored embroidery on colored cases set of 2) Homemade pillow cases (other painted, tatted, crochet, etc.) Stuffed home decoration TABLE LINENS TABLECLOTHS 33. Placemats/napkins (2 each) Handmade tablecloth (cross stitch, embroidery, etc.) Crocheted Table runner Other NEEDLECRAFT (OTHER THAN PILLOWS) 38. Crocheted doilies Quilted accessories (no pillows or throws) Quilted wall hanging Candlewicking (no pillows) Tatting Other than above Needlepoint Crewel embroidery Swedish embroidery (huck) Teneriffe embroidery (chicken-scratch or snowflaking) AREA RUGS 48. Hooked Braided Crochet Household or home improvement articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering. 14

15 Canning entries will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for that entry at the State Fair and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering. CLASS 5 - CANNED VEGETABLES All Foods Must Be Canned In Standard Canning Jars With Two Piece Lid Any Other Type Jar Will Be Disqualified. 12 oz. jars will not be accepted for competition 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Quart or pint green beans Pint carrots (sliced or diced) Pint corn (whole grain) Pint cream style corn Pint peas (crowder, purple hull,... cream, etc.) Pint okra and tomatoes Pint squash Quart or pint tomatoes Pint lima beans Pint greens Pint okra Quart vegetable soup mix CLASS 6 - CANNED FRUITS 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 13. Quart blackberries Quart figs (not preserves) Quart peaches (halves) Quart peaches (sliced) Quart pears (sliced) Quart pears (halves) Quart dewberries Quart boysenberries Quart blueberries Quart huckleberries CLASS 7 PRESERVES, JELLIES, MARMALADES, JAMS Jellies will not be judged if sealed with paraffin. A standard glass jar with a 2-piece lid must be used. Where fruit is not specified owners should label the jar as to fruit used. 12 oz. jars will not be accepted for competition 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 23. Pint or half-pint crabapple jelly Pint or half-pint grape jelly

16 25. Pint or half-pint plum jelly Pint or half-pint mayhaw jelly Pint or half-pint muscadine jelly Pint or half-pint blackberry jelly Pint or half-pint dewberry jelly Pint or half-pint any other jelly Pint or half-pint pepper jelly Pint or half-pint blueberry jelly Pint or half-pint apple jelly Pint or half-pint blueberry jam Pint or half-pint any other jam Pint or half-pint pear jam Pint or half-pint fig jam Pint or half-pint blackberry or dewberry jam Pint or half-pint strawberry jam Pint or half-pint strawberry fig jam Pint or half-pint peach jam Pint or half-pint plum jam Pint or half-pint fig preserves Pint or half-pint other preserves Pint or half-pint pear preserves Pint or half-pint peach preserves Pint or half-pint strawberry preserves Pint or half-pint apple butter Pint or half-pint pear butter Pint or half-pint any other butter CLASS 8 PICKLES and RELISHES 12 oz. jars will not be accepted for competition 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 51. Pint cut pickles (dill) Pint whole pickles (sweet) Quart or pint whole pickles (dill) Pint lime-treated sweet cucumber pickles (sliced) Quart or pint cinnamon pickle rings Pint bread and butter pickles (cucumber) Pint bread and butter pickles (squash) Pint green tomato pickles Pint pickled beets (whole or sliced) Pint pickled okra Pint dilled green bean pickles Pint mixed pickles Pint squash pickles Pint other pickled vegetable Quart pear pickles

17 66. Quart peach pickles Pint Dixie relish Pint green tomato relish Pint pear relish Pint corn relish Pint pickle relish Pint any other relish Pint Chow Chow Pint chili sauce Pint salsa CLASS 9 - CANNED FRUIT JUICE No fruit juices will be sent to the State Fair. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 76. Quart tomato juice Quart blackberry, or dewberry juice Quart grape juice Quart plum juice Quart mayhaw juice Quart blueberry juice Quart muscadine juice Quart crabapple juice Food Preservation items will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering. CLASS 10 - HANDICRAFT 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Holiday tablecloth Christmas tree skirt Christmas tree ornaments (6) Holiday door or wall decoration (made of fabric) Christmas stocking (counted cross stitch) Christmas stocking (other) Christmas tree (handmade of wood, tin, wire, or other material, not over 30 high) Christmas tree (handmade of felt, lace, or other fabric, not over 30 high) Fabric doll Decorated garment (painted, appliquéd, etc.) Other fabric novelties (book covers, children s fabric books) Handmade Tote Bag 13. Stuffed toy (one no dolls) Stuffed home decoration Mask creation (any occasion, decorative, 17

18 for walls, Mardi Gras, etc. 16. Halloween decoration (not a wreath) Thanksgiving decoration (not a wreath) Valentine decoration (not a wreath) Easter decoration (not a wreath) Mardi Gras decoration (not a wreath) Christmas decoration (not a wreath) Any Patriotic decoration (not a wreath) Any other Religious holiday Decoration Pastel painting Oil painting (original) Acrylic painting (original) Watercolor picture (original) Charcoal picture Pencil picture Pen & ink picture Sculpture Mantel cover or decoration Creative wall hanging (other than framed or macramé items) Halloween wreath Thanksgiving wreath Easter wreath Patriotic wreath Mardi Gras wreath Christmas wreath Fabric covered basket Desk accessories Kitchen accessories Stained glass Pot holders (2) Paper craft Wood crafts (no larger than 18 in any direction Scrap Booking (contents will be judged) Hand woven basket Jewelry (limit 1 piece or 1 set) Latch hook wall hanging Tole painting and folk art (no fabric) Tole painting on fabric Leather carving and tooling Any Leather article (machine or hand-sewn) Wood burning no kits Counted cross stitch (pictures 12 and under) Counted cross stitch (pictures over 12 )

19 58. Any other cross stitch Calligraphy Other pictures (not needlepoint, crewel or cross stitch) Stenciled item Any wood carving Wood crafts (larger than 18 ) Plaster article (1 article) Hobbies (collections only coins, insects, stamps, etc.) Plastic canvas art Decoupage Miscellaneous (not included in Premiums 1-63) Handicraft items will be sent to the State Fair provided there is a category for the item and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering. CLASS 11- ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY Amateur Only --Photography exhibits should be in clear protective sheets. Photographs in frames will not be allowed. Photographs will not be sent to State Fair. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. B&W people (8x10 print) B&W animal (8x10 print) B&W other (8x10 print) Color people (8x10 print) Color animal (8x10 print) Color other (8x10 print) Sepia Tone (people) Sepia Tone (animals) Sepia Tone (other) CLASS 12 -CAKES and BREADS ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ITEMS THAT REQUIRE NO REFRIGERATION. Baked goods not picked up by 6:00 p.m. Wed, Oct. 10th will be discarded 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. White layer cake/icing Chocolate layer cake/icing German sweet chocolate cake Pound cake (plain) Other pound cake Angel food cake Yellow layer cake with icing Party or special occasion cake to be judged on decoration only Holiday yeast bread Sweet rolls (yeast) or cinnamon rolls (3)

20 11. Loaf yeast bread (1) Loaf quick bread (1) (8 1/4 x 4 or 9 x 5) Yeast rolls plain (3) Biscuits (3) Muffins (3) Pecan pie Fruit pie Other pie (must not need refrigeration) Pralines (6 pieces) Chocolate fudge (6 pieces) Divinity (6 pieces) Candy other (6 pieces) Drop cookies (6) Bar cookies (6) Rolled cookies (6) (cookies cut with a cookie cutter) Miscellaneous (not included in Premiums 1-25) CLASS 13 - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 1 st - $ nd - $ rd - $ Three (3) pears 19. Bunch shallots 2. Three (3) Japanese persimmons 20. Bunch collards 3. Six (6) ears popcorn 21. Bunch mustard 4. One (1) big pumpkin in bunch snap beans 5. One (1) pie pumpkin inch bunch field peas 6. One (1) Longfellow pumpkin 24. Pt. hot peppers 7. Six (3) pimento peppers 25. Pt. lima beans 8. Six (6) radishes 26. Three (3) squash 9. One (1) cushaw 27. Six (6) carrots 10. Three (3) tomatoes 28. Qt. pecans (in shell) 11. Three (3) sweet bell peppers 29. Three (3) cucumbers 12. Three (3) pimento peppers 30. Qt. peanuts (in shell) 13. Six (6) other peppers 31. One (1) cabbage 14. Eight (8) Irish potatoes 32. One (1) cauliflower 15. Eight (8) sweet potatoes 33. One (1) bunch broccoli 16. Two (2) eggplants 34. *Miscellaneous vegetable 17. Six (6) turnips 35. *Miscellaneous fruit 18. Six (6) beets (Not listed above) 20 SECTION B CLASS 1-SENIOR CITIZENS DIVISION

21 Superintendents: Alice Praska, Betty Reed, Elizabeth Theard OPEN TO ANY RESIDENT OF RAPIDES PARISH, AGE 60 YEARS & OLDER General and Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. Presentation of awards for: Outstanding Senior Citizens Exhibitor; Nursing Home Exhibitors; and Handicapped Exhibitors, will be presented on Senior Citizens Day. Points will be awarded on all entries made in the Senior Citizen Division, Nursing Home Division and Handicap Division of the Fair as follows:5 points for 1 st Place, 3 Points for 2 nd Place, 1 point for 3 rd Place APRONS 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Functional Fancy GARMENTS & ACCESSORIES (Machine Sewed) 3. Adult Children Other garments & accessories AFGHANS 6. Crocheted (plain) Crocheted (original design) Crocheted (blocks) Baby Other Afghans (broomstick, scraps, etc.) Knitted Crocheted (ripple) PILLOWS 13. Crocheted Embroidery Other pillows Chicken scratch Candlewicking Patchwork Needlepoint PILLOW CASES 20. Embroidery Other pillow cases QUILTS 22. Appliquéd & quilted (any size) Patchwork (any size) Piece look & quilted Baby Other quilts Quilt tops (not quilted) Embroidered & quilted CROCHET 29. Clothing articles (adult)

22 30. Clothing articles (children) Doilies Collars Home Accessory Article Other crochet Bedspread Tablecloths Hat KNITTING 38. Adult garments (sweaters, shawls, scarves, footwear, caps & mittens, etc.) Children s garments (sweaters, shawls, scarves, footwear, caps & mittens, etc.) Other knitting HANDIWORK 41. Embroidery Tatting (on an article only) Tatting (separate article) Counted cross stitch Decorated wearing apparel Other handiwork (no ceramic) Purse Belt Chicken scratch Crewel embroidery Needlepoint Plain cross stitch Smocking Handmade Tote Bag PAINTING 55. Oil (original) Acrylic (original) Watercolors (original) Pastels (original) Charcoal, pen & ink, or pencil CRAFTS 60. Stuffed toys Dolls (stuffed) Dolls (other) Christmas items (large) Christmas items (small) Holiday items Other Quilted wall-hangings Small article (not larger than 18 ) Ceramics Seasonal decoration (outdoor article)

23 71. Seasonal decoration (indoor article) Handmade flowers Plaster articles Tea towels or guest towels Pot holder (2) WOODWORK 76. Wood carvings Birdhouse Woodturning Toys Other Senior citizen articles will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for the article and permission is given by the exhibitor at time of entering. CLASS 2 -NURSING HOME DIVISION Superintendents: Emma Jean Huffman & Peggy Pearson Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Garments hand or machine made Afghans crochet or knit (large) Afghans crochet or knit (baby) Personal clothing article (crochet or knit) Lap robes Crochet or knit (other) Crewel or needlepoint items (pictures, etc.) Embroidery household items (scarves, centerpieces, pillow cases, etc.) Painted household items (scarves, centerpiece, pillow cases, etc.) Pillows patchwork Pillows terrycloth or other Pillows crewel Pillows needlepoint Rugs Artwork oil painting (freehand) Artwork watercolor or other (freehand) Artwork paint by number Ceramics Plaster Woodwork (small) Woodwork (large) Seasonal decoration Handicraft (not wood) Tea towels Pot holders (2) Stuffed animals or dolls

24 27. Quilt top (not quilted) Quilt (quilted) Beadwork Punch embroidery Macramé (small) Dolls Miscellaneous (exhibits not covered in Premiums 1-32) Nursing Home articles WILL NOT be sent to State Fair. CLASS 3 -HANDICAPPED DIVISION Superintendents: Emma Jean Huffman & Peggy Pearson OPEN TO ANY ADULT HANDICAP RESIDENT OF A COMMUNITY HOME, FOSTER HOME, OR PRIVATE HOME IN RAPIDES PARISH. Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 1. Afghans crochet or knit (large) Afghans crochet or knit (baby) Embroidery Needlepoint or crewel items (pictures, etc.) Pillows Crochet or knit (other) Plaster Woodwork (small) Handicraft (not wood) Artwork (ink or watercolor) Artwork (other) Pot holder (1) Seasonal decoration Latch hook Painted household item Jewelry Pottery Miscellaneous (exhibits not covered in Premiums 1-17) Handicapped Division Articles WILL NOT be sent to State Fair. 24

25 YOUTH DIVISION PRE 4-H DIVISION - SECTION C AGES 3 TO 8 This division is open to school children aged 3-8 years old who are residents of Rapides Parish. Superintendents: Colleen Lee, LaTel Lee, Lizbeth Lee 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th $5.00 $4.50 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 CLASS 1 -AGES 3 AND 4 1. Drawing (original) 2. Handicraft (handmade) 3. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric) 4. Table Accessory (small size only) 5. Fabric Creation (handmade item from fabric) CLASS 2 -AGES 5 AND 6 1. Drawing (original) 2. Handicraft (handmade) 3. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric) 4. Table Accessory (small size only) 5. Fabric Creation (handmade item from fabric) CLASS 3 AGES 7 AND 8 1. Drawing (original) 2. Handicraft (handmade) 3. Fabric Painting (any type painting on fabric) 4. Table Accessory (small size only) 5. Fabric Creation (handmade item from fabric) 4-H DIVISION (4-H, FFA, & FCCLA) RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All classes of this division open for competition only to bonafide members of the 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA clubs in Rapides Parish. An exhibitor must be 9 years old before January 1, 2018 to be eligible to exhibit. 2. JUNIOR EXHIBITOR- Exhibitors who are under 14 years of age as of January 1, SENIOR EXHIBITOR Exhibitors who are 14 years of age or older as of January 1, In all classes, the age of the contestant is computed as of January 1, Only current year products may be exhibited in all classes except livestock. 25

26 4. Each exhibitor may enter only one (1) article in each premium number except in livestock classes or as noted. 5. Exhibitors will not be permitted to show more than 3 MARKET STEERS, 3 MARKET HOGS, 3 MARKET GOATS, OR 3 MARKET LAMBS. Exhibitors will be allowed to show only one (1) BREEDING BEEF, DAIRY, SWINE, GOAT, SHEEP and/or HORSE per class. 6. All exhibitors will use their own animals in SHOWMANSHIP & PERFORMANCE classes. 7. Exhibitors are required to furnish water and feed troughs, all feed and hay, and will be responsible for care of their animals and cleaning of pens and tie spaces during the Fair. 8. In Beef, Dairy, Swine and Sheep Breeding, animals must be registered in the name of the youth exhibitor. 9. Any animal that is not halter broke and is considered unsafe by the Livestock Committee, that is to be shown by the 4-H exhibitor, will be removed from the show. 10. All animals must be tied in their designated area from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. each day except while grooming animals. 11. Superintendents will be responsible for operating the scales for weighing of all market animals. 12. All exhibits must be made by exhibitor. 13. All crops and garden exhibits must be produced at the exhibitor s home or farm. 14. UNWORTHY EXHIBITS In cases where one exhibit is being exhibited in a class, the judge shall make his award in accordance with the merits of the exhibit being exhibited, which may be either first, second, third, etc. All items not advancing to State Fair are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, EXCEPTIONS Crops, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, and baked goods not picked up will be disposed of at fair grounds. SECTION D 4-H and NON 4-H PET SHOW and DOG SHOW Superintendents: RPSO & 4-H Agents Assistant Superintendents: Rapides Parish 4-H Teen Leaders and 4-H Teens In Action Members The pet and dog show is open to residents of Rapides Parish only. 26

27 PET SHOW RULES and REGULATIONS Open to residents of Rapides Parish only. 1. Any type of pet may be shown as long at it can be handled or controlled by the individual. The pet must belong to the exhibitor. The pet must be a living, breathing animal! 2. Contestants will be competing for trophies and ribbons in these categories: 1. Cutest Pet 2. Best All Around Pet 3. Most Unusual Pet 4. Best Groomed Pet 3. All pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets should they have an accident. Disposal materials will be provided. It is suggested you exercise your pet before the show to reduce this possibility. 4. Dogs may be shown in the Pet Show only in the Non 4-H Division (ages 3-5 and 6-8). 4-H ers must show their dogs in the Dog Show only. Non 4-H ers (ages 9-18) must show their dog in the Non 4-H Dog Show. 5. Exhibitors may show only one (1) pet and one dog 6. The same pet may not be shown by more than one exhibitor. The pet can only be shown one time. CLASSES ARE: 1. Non 4-H... Ages H... Grades 4-12 *Ages are of the child **No insects ***Puppies must be at least 8 weeks old and able to walk on a leash if entered in the Dog Show. ****No animal under the age of 4 weeks may be shown. DOG SHOW RULES and REGULATIONS Open to residents of Rapides Parish only H members must enter their dogs in the 4-H Division of the Dog Show. Non 4-H members must enter their dogs in the Non 4-H Division (ages 4-18). Only for 4-H Dog Show will Juniors and Seniors Division be divided as follows: Junior (4th-7th grade) Senior (8th-12th grade) 27

28 2. Dogs need not be registered or purebred to enter competition, but must be owned by the handler. 3. A dog may be entered and shown in only one division of the Dog Show. An exhibitor may show only one dog. 4. A dog may only be shown once by one person. In other words, the same dog cannot be shown by more than one person and can only be shown one time. 5. Any dog who is unmanageable or exhibits any temper toward judges, handlers, or other dogs will be excused from the ring and will not place in the competition. 6. Dogs will be entered in competition according to the dog s height. They will be entered as SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE. The measurements will be from the dog s shoulder to the floor. The following heights will be used: SMALL DOG - under 12 inches MEDIUM DOG - 12 inches through 18 inches LARGE DOG - over 18 inches 7. It is suggested that all competitors check their dog s rabies and parvo vaccination certificate and see that they are current. 8. All dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs should they have an accident. Disposal materials will be provided. It is suggested you exercise your pet before the show to reduce this possibility. 9. Winners in each class of both the 4-H and Non 4-H Dog Show will compete for BEST DOG OF SHOW 4-H and BEST DOG OF SHOW NON 4-H. Trophies will be awarded to each class winner, and ribbons to all participants. 10. Dogs must wear a collar and a leash only. No decoration is permitted in dog show. Dogs must be leash trained. 11. Dogs will be judged on grooming, appearance, and handling. 12. Decision of judges is final. 13. Premiums paid in each division as follows: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $ CLASS 1-4-H Junior (4th-7th Grade) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large CLASS 2-4-H Senior (8th-12th Grade) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large CLASS 3 - NON 4-H All Ages (9-18) 1. Small 2. Medium 3. Large CHAMPION ROUND

29 SECTION E GOAT SHOW Superintendents: Terry Washington & Tunk Andries RULES and REGULATIONS 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Animals must be entered by 6:00 p.m., Wednesday October 10, Judging will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal. MARKET GOATS 1. All goats must be dehorned. 2. Wether or doe goats are eligible to show. 3. All goats will be weighed individually and classified into divisions. Goats eligible to show must be a minimum of 45 pounds. There is no maximum weight. 4. All goats must be slick sheared within 7 days prior to the show. 5. Market Goats must be dehorned, polled, or disbudded. Any scurs or horn structures must be blunted and not exceed one inch in length. Premiums paid: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 GRAND CHAMPION Rosette Trophy RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Rosette GOAT SHOWMANSHIP 1 st 2 nd 3rd 4th 5 th 6 th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years years old 8. 9 years old years old 9. Champion/Rosette/Buckle years old 10. Champion Jr. Showman/Trophy COMMERCIAL DOE SHOW 1. Spring doeling (Must have no visible evidence of the emergence of part or all of one or both of the first pair of permanent incisors) 2. Yearling doe (two and four teeth are allowed) 3. Aged Doe (5 teeth and over) 4. Does showing in the Commercial Doe classes cannot be entered or shown in the Market Goat division. 5. All Commercial Does must have an ear tag for identification in the class. 6. Commercial Does can be shown with hair or slick sheared. 29

30 7. All Commercial Does may be shown with horns or dehorned. JUNIOR BREEDING GOAT SHOW 1. All breeding goats must have registration papers. They may be purebred or percentage does. 2. Any breed having 5 or more will have a class. CLASSES 1. April 1, 2017 June 30, Jan. 1, 2017 March 31, July 1, 2016 Dec. 31, April 1, 2016 June 30, Jan. 1, 2016 March 31, July 1, 2015 Dec. 31, July 1, 2015 June 30, Born 30, 2015 and older 9. Grand Champion Female 10. Reserve Grand Champion Female 11. Buck, born April 1, 2018 June 30, Buck, born Jan. 1, 2018 March 31, Buck, born July 1, Dec. 31, Grand Champion Buck 15. Reserve Champion Buck 30 SECTION F POULTRY SHOW Superintendents: Randy Turner, Jim Brownlee, Elizabeth Brownlee and Patricia Turner NOTICE: NEW HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR POULTRY The Louisiana Livestock Sanitary Board recently passed the following regulation - Regulation Admittance of Louisiana Poultry to Fairs, Livestock Shows and Poultry Shows which states: All poultry going to Louisiana fairs, livestock shows, and poultry shows shall be accompanied by a VS Form 9-2 indicating the flock of origin is under the National Poultry Improvement Plan and is free of Salmonella gallinarum (thyphoid). If the flock of origin is not under the National Poultry Improvement Plan, the birds of breeding age must be accompanied by VS Form 9-2 health certificate or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection indicating the birds were tested negative for pullorum/thyphoid within 90 days prior to admittance to the fair. 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Exhibitors must be in possession and ownership of the birds by two (2) months of age. 3. Exhibitors are encouraged to feed and water their exhibits at least once during the fair.

31 4. 4-H and FFA Poultry Show Birds will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m H and FFA Poultry Show judging will begin at 1:00 p.m., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, No registration fees required in the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show. 7. Birds will be judged by the American Standard of Perfection in the show. No Crossbred birds will be shown. 8. No exhibit other than in good health and in good condition will be received in the show. 9. Those exhibiting poultry will do so at their own risk. The poultry will be given special care and attention and precaution will be taken to return the birds in good shape to owner. 10. Birds may be entered as cockerels, pullets, cocks, and hens. 11. Each exhibitor may enter in six premium numbers in the poultry division. Premiums WILL NOT be paid for more than six (6) entries by one (1) exhibitor. 12. On September 15, 2018, any bird needing testing for typhoid/pullorum, testing will be done free of charge at the 4-H Office from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ABSOLUTELY NO TESTING OF BIRDS THE DAY THEY ARE ENTERED. All poultry must be tested in order to show in poultry show. 13. The following definitions will apply to all exhibits in the poultry division: COCKEREL - A male bird under one (1) year old. PULLET - A female bird under one (1) year old. COCK - A male bird over one (1) year old. HEN - A female bird over one (1) year old. 14. No birds over two (2) years old will be allowed to show. 15. Official release time for all birds is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. The Rapides Fair Parish Association will not be responsible for entries after 12:00 noon. 16. No poultry can be sold in the barn. Premiums paid: 1 st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $5.00 CLASS 1 Poultry classes of Cockerels, Pullets, Cocks and Hens will include classes accepted by American Standard of Perfection. Champion Standard... $ Rosette Reserve Champion... $ Rosette Champion Bantam... $ Rosette Reserve Champion Bantam... $ Rosette Champion Standard Duck... $ Rosette Reserve Champion Standard Duck.. $ Rosette Champion Bantam Duck... $10 + Rosette Reserve Champion Bantam Duck... $ Rosette 31