RAPIDES FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. 2013

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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 AUSTIN DICK... Comptroller 300 Grady Britt Drive Alexandria LA (318) BOARD OF DIRECTORS E.A. ANDRIES, JR.... Boyce ROBERT ANDRIES... Boyce SHERRI BENNET... Boyce CLIFF BRISTER... Boyce LOU ALTAZAN-BROWN... Colfax DANNY COOMBS... Boyce G.H. BUBBA CROSS...Pineville CAROLYN DEKEYZER... Alexandria AUSTIN DICK... Alexandria D.D. FULLER... Glenmora RALPH GILL... Boyce LARRY JEANE...Pineville BENNY LANDRENEAU... Alexandria HARDIN LEWIS... Alexandria MATT MARTIN... Glenmora THURMAN MORGAN... Alexandria JAMES THIELS, JR.... Boyce PEGGY WILLIAMS...Pineville RONALD SQUEAKY WILLIAMS...Pineville DONALD WILMORE... Boyce 1

2 The 2013 Rapides Fair Premium Book Is Dedicated to the Memory of George White and John Pontif George White It is with great sadness that the Rapides Fair Association dedicates the Premium Book to George White Mr. White served as the treasurer of the Rapides Fair Association for over 25 years. His financial advice helped to make the fair what it is today. Mr. White was an avid supporter of agriculture and a promoter of the 4-H program. He believed in the 4-H program and the benefits the youth could derive from their participation in 4-H In thanks for his contributions and service to the Rapides Fair Association we wish to dedicate the 2013 Rapides Fair Premium Book to George White. 2

3 John Pontif We the members of the Rapides Fair Association would like to remember John Pontif for his contribution to the Rapides Fair. Mr. Pontif served as a board member of the association for many years. Mr. Pontif was also an avid supporter of agriculture and a promoter of the 4-H program; in particular the swine project. He too believed in 4-H and benefits that could be derived from participation in the program. In thanks for his contributions and service to the Rapides Fair Association we wish to dedicate the 2013 Rapides Fair Premium Book to John Pontif. 3

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE RAPIDES FAIR ASSOCIATION OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS... 1 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE... 5 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN... 6 EXHIBIT ENTRY & RELEASE SCHEDULE JUDGING SCHEDULE ENTERTAINMENT GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS ADULT DIVISION ADULT DIVISION RULES & REGULATIONS YOUTH DIVISION YOUTH DIVISION RULES & REGULATIONS SPECIAL SCHOOL DIVISION OPEN SHOWS SPECIAL CONTESTS

5 A Message From The President A Message From The President It It is is my my privilege to to personally welcome each of you of you to the to 2006 the 2013 Rapides Rapides Parish Parish Fair. Fair, our 53rd year. A special welcome to all the 4-H, FFA and adult A exhibitors, special welcome and we to trust all the we serve 4-H, FFA you well and in the adult facilities exhibitors, and programs and we trust offered we for serve you In the well last in years, the facilities many improvements and programs have offered. been In made the in last the livestock, years, many agriculture, improvements home economics, been special made school in the and livestock, commercial agriculture, exhibit home areas have which economics, add to the special convenience school of and those commercial who come to display exhibit and areas compete which add and to those the convenience present to observe. those who come to display and compete and of those present to observe. The Board of Directors of the Fair Association The are Board working of constantly Directors of to the make Fair it Association bigger and better are every working year. constantly This progress to make can it be bigger realized and through better the every efforts year. of the This Board progress of Directors can be realized full support through of the the efforts Rapides of the Parish Board Police of Direc- Jury, and the the tors cities and of the Alexandria full support and of Pineville, the Rapides business Parish civic Police groups Jury, and the individuals cities of working Alexandria together and and to assure Pineville, the business success of and the civic fair. groups We urge and you individuals to working support and together encourage to assure our youth, the suc- for to continue the cess betterment of the fair. of themselves, We urge you our to parish, continue our to state, support and our and nation. encourage our youth, for the betterment of themselves, our parish, our state, and We our hope nation. that all will gain much information, inspiration, and entertainment from the many activities We available hope that for all you will gain at this much year s information, Rapides Parish inspiration, Fair. and entertainment from the many activities available for you at this year s Rapides Parish Fair. JIMBO THIELS President JIMBO THIELS Rapides Fair Association President Rapides Fair Association 5

6 6 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE... Jimbo Thiels, Chairman Bubba Cross, Vice Chairman D.D. Fuller Lou Altazan-Brown FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET... D.D. Fuller, Chairman PURCHASING AGENT... Austin Dick COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS... Austin Dick INSURANCE... Danny Coombs CARNIVAL... E.A. Andries, Jr. NOMINATING... Carolyn DeKeyzer PUBLICITY... James Thiels, Jr. CATALOG COORDINATOR... Lou Altazan-Brown 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... Lois Brister f. Youth Division... Lois Brister & Rodney Johnson g. Open Beef Show... Peggy Williams h. Open Poultry Show... Randy Turner, Elizabeth Brownlee i. Open Rabbit Show... Joel Petrus FACILITIES OPERATION a. Coliseum Contract... 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... e. Special Livestock Exhibits... Peggy Williams f. Dog & Pet Show... Lois Brister g. Youth Livestock/Poultry/Rabbits... Rodney Johnson... Matt Martin h. Youth Crops/Vegetables & Fruits... Terry Washington i. Adult, Sr. Citizen, Nursing Home & Handicap... Quincy Cheek j. Youth Home Economics/Handicraft/ Other 4-H Exhibits... Lois Brister k. Special School... Lou Altazan-Brown l. Open Beef Show... Peggy Williams m. Open Poultry Show... Randy Turner n. Open Rabbit Show... Joel Petrus o. Entertainment Committee... Terry Brown p. Facility Planning Committee... E.A. Andries, Jr. q. Senior Citizens Day... Jimbo Thiels

7 EXHIBIT ENTRY AND RELEASE SCHEDULE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 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 Exhibits Adult and Youth Handicraft Exhibits Adult and Youth Household Article Exhibits Adult and Youth Food Preservation Exhibits Youth Agriculture, Insect and Forestry Exhibits Youth Photography Exhibits; Youth Science Exhibits Handicap Exhibits Nursing Home Exhibits Senior Citizens Exhibits Special School Exhibits WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 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. to 6:00 p.m. Entry of Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, and Goats 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Release of Adult Cakes and Breads (All not picked up at this time will be donated to Concession Stand) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 12:00 noon Entry of Open Junior Beef Breeding Show, Goats & Swine (through Noon on Friday, October 11) 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entry of Youth Baking Exhibits 7

8 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 12:00 noon All Open Junior Beef Breeding, Goats & Swine must be in barn 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Release Youth Baking (All not picked up at this time will be donated to Concession Stand or disposed of) 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Entry of Open Poultry 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry of Open Rabbit Specialty Show SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Registration for Open Rabbit Show 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Registration for Open Rabbits Arts & Crafts, Ugliest Rabbit and Bunny Costume 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration for Pet Show 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration for Dog Show SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 7:00 a.m. Release all livestock, poultry, and rabbits (Fair Association is not responsible for any animals left after 6:30 p.m.) 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Release all exhibits in the exhibit building (Important Entry tag stubs are necessary to enter the building) EXHIBIT BUILDING SCHEDULE The exhibit building will be open to the public during the following times: Wednesday, October :00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Thursday, October :00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Friday, October :00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday, October :00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday, October :00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. 8

9 JUDGING SCHEDULE 10:00 a.m. Youth Horse Show TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 9:00 a.m. Senior Citizens Exhibits Nursing Home Exhibits Handicap Exhibits Adult Handicraft Adult Knit & Crochet Adult Clothing Adult Food Preservation Adult Household Articles Youth Crops & Agriculture Youth Insect Collections Youth Weed & Seed Collections Youth Forestry Collections Youth Handicraft Youth Clothing Youth Home Improvement Youth Food Preservation Youth Science Fair / Social Studies Exhibits Youth Photography 9:30 a.m. Adult & Youth Fresh Fruits & Vegetables 11:00 a.m. Adult Cakes & Breads 3:00 p.m. High School 4-H Tractor & Compact Tractor Driving Contest Compact Tractor (All 4-Hers) Tractor Driving (High School only) 9

10 10 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 1:00 p.m. Youth Poultry Show followed by Poultry Showmanship 3:00 p.m. Youth Beef & Youth Dairy Shows 5:00 p.m. Youth Rabbit Show Youth Rabbit Showmanship FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 9:00 a.m. 4-H Youth Baking Contest 4:00 p.m. Youth Sheep Show 4:30 p.m. Youth Goat Show 6:30 p.m. Youth Swine Show (or immediately following sheep show) 7:00 p.m. Open Rabbit Specialty Shows SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 8:00 a.m. Rabbit Arts and Crafts 9:00 a.m. Open Poultry Show 9:00 a.m. Open Rabbit Show 10:00 a.m. Open Junior Beef Breeding Show 10:00 a.m. Open Youth Goat Show 12:00 noon Ugliest Rabbit Contest 12:00 noon Bunny Costume Contest 1:30 p.m. Youth Pet Show 2:00 p.m. Youth Dog Show 6:00 p.m. Hay Stacking Contest Rooster Crowing Contest Best Dressed Chicken Contest Pretty Cow Contest Rabbit Costume Contest

11 Entertainment Wednesday, October 9, 2013 CHEERLEADER CONTEST 6:00 p.m. Rapides Coliseum On the Louisiana Lottery Stage Thursday, October 10, 2013 & Friday, October 11, :00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. MUSIC ON STAGE Saturday, October 12, 2013 RAPIDES FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. Scholarship The Rapides Fair Association sponsors a scholarship program for Rapides Parish student(s) enrolled at LSU-Alexandria. For more information on scholarship requirements and an application, please contact Lou Altazan-Brown at S C H O L A R S H I P 11

12 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 53rd Annual Rapides Parish Fair will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana, October 9-13, 2013 inclusive on the Coliseum and Fairground site on the Leesville Highway. 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 13, Exhibits in the exhibit building must remain intact until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2013, 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 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

13 on Sunday, October 13, *Instructions for items progressing to the State Fair are available as a SEPARATE FACT SHEET. You may obtain one from the Extension/4-H office. 11. No entrance fee will be charged on an article or animal entered for exhibit, except where otherwise specified. 12. 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. 13. No premium will be awarded when the article is unworthy though there be no competition. No premium will be awarded in any department except as definitely stated in this premium list. Decision of the judges will be final. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. Articles exhibited in previous years at the Rapides Parish Fair will be disqualified.

14 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADULT DIVISION PAGE Rules and Regulations SECTION A Clothing Crochet Knit Household or Home Improvement Food Preservation Handicraft Photography Cakes & Breads Fruits & Vegetables SECTION B Senior Citizens Division Nursing Home Division Handicapped Division

15 ADULT DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Open to any adult resident of Rapides Parish. 2. Only products may be exhibited. (Made since the 2012 fair). Articles previously exhibited will be disqualified. 3. Prizes will be awarded only to articles deemed worthy of a prize by the judges. 4. Articles that are not on this premium list will not be accepted for exhibit. 5. Only one article may be entered for each premium by any one exhibitor. 6. Canned products accepted in standard jars only. Examples: Ball, Kerr, Mason, and Golden Harvest jars. 7. All items not advancing to State Fair are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, Articles not picked after the Rapides Parish Fair must be picked up between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 14, At the end of this period, if not claimed, these items will be donated to a worthy cause. Exception - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables will be disposed of at the fairgrounds, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 13, *Instructions for items progressing to the State Fair are available as a SEPARATE fact sheet. You may obtain one from the Extension/4-H office. 9. Permission by the exhibitor must be given at time of entry in order for articles to be sent to the State Fair. ALL RULES, REGULATIONS, PREMIUM OFFERINGS, ETC., APPEARING IN THIS CATALOG ARE SUBJECT TO CORRECTION IN EVENT OF ANY PRINTING ERRORS THAT WOULD TEND TO CHANGE THE MEANING OR INTENT. OUTSTANDING ADULT EXHIBITOR Points will be awarded on all entries in the Adult Division as follows: 5 points for 1 st place 4 points for 2 nd place 3 points for 3 rd place AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT SENIOR CITIZENS DAY AT THE FAIR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11,

16 16 SECTION A CLASS 1 CLOTHING Superintendents: Frank Candilero and Lisa Salard (PLEASE BRING GARMENTS ON HANGERS) 1st 2nd 3rd 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 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) Skirt & matching blouse Appliquéd garment (no ready made) Wearable art Child s costume Adult costume Jumper (adult) Jumper (child) Cloth purse Patchwork jacket piece ensemble Lined lady s jacket or coat... 7: 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.

17 CLASS 2 CROCHET Superintendent: Patsy Casida 1st 2nd 3rd 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 Stole (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 Scarf Any other garment (not included in Premium 1-22) 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. CLASS 3 KNIT Superintendent: Patsy Casida 1st 2nd 3rd 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 Stole, cape or poncho Collars Bedspread Purse Slippers (child) Slippers (adult) Vest (adult)

18 13. Vest (child) Stuffed toy or doll Hat Scarf Any other garment (not included in Premiums 1-16) Machine knit will not be sent to State Fair. 18 CLASS 4 HOUSEHOLD or HOME IMPROVEMENT Superintendents: Helen Candiloro, Roxie Castro, Lisa Salard AFGHANS 1st 2nd 3rd 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 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)

19 31. 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. CLASS 5 CANNED VEGETABLES (ALL FOODS MUST BE CANNED IN STANDARD CANNING JARS KERR, BALL, GOLDEN HARVEST, ETC. FOODS CANNED IN MAYONNAISE JARS, ETC. WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.) Canning entries will be sent to State Fair provided there is a category for that entry at the State Fair and permission is given by the exhibitor at the time of entering. 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Quart or pint green beans Pint carrots (sliced or diced) Pint corn (whole grain) Pint peas (crowder, purple hull, cream, etc.) Pint okra and tomatoes Pint squash Quart or pint tomatoes Pint lima beans

20 9. Pint greens Pint okra Quart vegetable soup mix Pint cream style corn CLASS 6 CANNED FRUITS Superintendent: Julia Helire 1st 2nd 3rd 13. Quart blackberries Quart figs Quart peaches (halves) Quart peaches (sliced) Quart pears (sliced) Quart pears (halves) Quart dewberries Quart boysenberries Quart blueberries Quart huckleberries Pint apple or pear sauce CLASS 7 PRESERVES, JELLIES, MARMALADES, JAMS Superintendents: Jackie Jones, Geraldine Mayo and Doris Simpson Jellies will not be judged if sealed with paraffin. A standard glass jar with a 2-piece lid must be used. Where fruit is not specified owners should label the jar as to fruit used. 1st 2nd 3rd 24. Pint or half-pint crabapple jelly Pint or half-pint grape jelly 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 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 apple jelly Pint or half-pint fig preserves

21 42. 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 blueberry jam Pint or half-pint any conserve Pint or half-pint apple butter Pint or half-pint pear butter Pint or half-pint any other butter Pint or half-pint pear jam Pint or half-pint any other jam Pint or half-pint pear honey CLASS 8 PICKLES and RELISHES Superintendent: Debbie Boudreaux and Beth Gardner 1st 2nd 3rd 60. 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 other pickled vegetable Pint squash pickles Pint any other relish Pint Dixie relish Pint green tomato relish Pint pear relish Pint chili sauce Pint salsa Quart pear pickles Pint Chow Chow Pint corn relish Pint dilled green bean pickles Quart peach pickles Pint pepper relish Pint mixed pickles Pint pepper and pear relish Pint pickle relish Pint pear mince meat

22 CLASS 9 CANNED FRUIT JUICE No fruit juices will be sent to the State Fair. 1st 2nd 3rd 89. Quart tomato juice Quart blackberry, boysenberry, 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 Superintendents: Pat Lovette, Dolores Odom, & Maedean Achord 1st 2nd 3rd 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) Fabric doll Decorated garment (painted, appliquéd, etc.) Other fabric novelties (book covers, children s fabric books) Stuffed toy (one no dolls) Stuffed home decoration Halloween decoration (not a wreath) Hanukkah 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) Pastel painting Oil painting (original) Acrylic painting (original) Watercolor picture (original) Charcoal picture Pencil picture

23 25. Pen & ink picture 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 Wood burning no kits Counted cross stitch (pictures 12 and under) Counted cross stitch (pictures over 12 ) Any other cross stitch Calligraphy Other pictures (not needlepoint, crewel or cross stitch) Stenciled item Fowl wood carving People wood carving Aquatic wood carving Animal wood carving Other 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. 23

24 CLASS 11 ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY Amateur Only 1. Photography exhibits should be in clear protective sheets. 2. Photographs in frames will not be allowed. 3. Photographs will not be sent to State Fair. 1st 2nd 3rd 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) Manipulated photo CLASS 12 CAKES and BREADS ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ITEMS THAT REQUIRE NO REFRIGERATION. 1st 2nd 3rd 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) 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)

25 24. Bar cookies (6) Rolled cookies (6) (cookies cut with a cookie cutter) Miscellaneous (not included in Premiums 1-25) CLASS 13 FRUITS and VEGETABLES 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Six (6) pears Six (6) Japanese persimmons Six (6) ears popcorn One (1) big pumpkin One (1) pie pumpkin One (1) longfellow pumpkin Six (6) pods okra Six (6) radishes One (1) cushaw Six (6) tomatoes Six (6) sweet bell peppers Six (6) pimento peppers Six (6) other peppers Eight (8) Irish potatoes Eight (8) sweet potatoes Three (3) eggplants Six (6) turnips Six (6) beets Bunch shallots Bunch collards Bunch mustard inch bunch snap beans inch bunch field peas Pint hot pepper (no ornamental pepper) Pint lima beans Three (3) squash Six (6) carrots Quart pecans (in shell) Six (6) cucumbers Quart peanuts (in shell) One (1) cabbage One (1) cauliflower One (1) bunch broccoli Miscellaneous vegetables (not listed above) Miscellaneous fruit (not listed above)

26 SECTION B CLASS 1 SENIOR CITIZENS DIVISION Superintendents: Alice Praska, Daisy Dempsey, Betty Reed, Elizabeth Theard OPEN TO ANY RESIDENT OF RAPIDES PARISH, AGE 60 YEARS & OLDER Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. Presentation of awards & certificates for: Most Outstanding Senior Citizens Exhibitor; Senior Citizen Fair Exhibitor; Nursing Home Exhibitors; and Handicapped Exhibitors, will be presented at a special program. Points will be awarded on all entries made in the Senior Citizen Division, Nursing Home Division and Handicap Division of the Fair as follows: 10 points for 3rd Place 15 points for 2nd Place 20 points for 1st Place APRONS 1st 2nd 3rd 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 (broomstic, scraps, etc.) Knitted Crocheted (ripple) PILLOWS 13. Crocheted Embroidery Other pillows Chicken scratch Candlewicking Patchwork Needlepoint PILLOW CASES 20. Embroidery Other pillow cases

27 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) 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 PAINTING 54. Oil (original) Acrylic (original) Watercolors (original) Pastels (original) Charcoal, pen & ink, or pencil CRAFTS 59. Stuffed toys Dolls (stuffed) Dolls (other)

28 62. Christmas items (large) Christmas items (small) Holiday items Other Quilted wallhangings Small article (not larger than 18 ) Ceramics Seasonal decoration (outdoor article) Seasonal decoration (indoor article) Handmade flowers Plaster articles Tea towels or guest towels Pot holder (2) WOODWORK 75. 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. 1st 2nd 3rd 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

29 18. Ceramics Plaster Woodwork (small) Woodwork (large) Seasonal decoration Handicraft (not wood) Tea towels Pot holders (2) Stuffed animals or dolls 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. Cannot be entered until 11:00 a.m. Adult Division Rules and Regulations apply to this class. 1st 2nd 3rd 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. 29

30 TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUTH DIVISION PAGE SECTION C Pre 4-H Youth H Rules & Regulations SECTION D Pet & Dog Show (Rules & Regulations listed with Class) Goat Show (Rules & Regulations listed with Class) SECTION E Poultry Show (Rules & Regulations listed with Class) SECTION F Rabbit Show (Rules & Regulations listed with Class) SECTION G Beef Show SECTION H Dairy Show SECTION I Swine Show

31 SECTION J Sheep Show SECTION K Horse Show SECTION L Science Exhibit Weed Identification Seed Identification Crops SECTION M Forestry SECTION N Insect Collection SECTION O Photography SECTION P Handicraft SECTION Q Clothing Home Improvement Food Preservation Baking SECTION R Special School Division

32 YOUTH DIVISION PRE 4-H DIVISION SECTION C PRE 4-H YOUTH AGES 3 TO 8 This division is open to school children aged 3-8 years old who are residents of Rapides Parish. Obtain entry information at the parish 4-H office. Superintendent: Colleen Lee & LaTel Lee Assistant Superintendents: Lizbeth Lee, Kate LaCour 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $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) 32

33 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, 2014 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. 4. Each exhibitor may enter only one (1) article in each premium number except in livestock classes or as noted. 5. A high school graduate who is attending college may exhibit his/her first regular semester in college. 6. 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. 7. All exhibitors will use their own animals in SHOWMANSHIP & PERFORMANCE classes. 8. 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. (NO straw will be allowed for bedding in the barn.) 9. No hay to be fed in the bedding area. 10. In Beef, Dairy, Swine and Sheep Breeding, animals must be registered in the name of the youth exhibitor. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Superintendents will be responsible for operating the scales for weighing of all market animals. 33

34 14. Exhibitors violating this rule will forfeit premium money. 15. All exhibits must be made by exhibitor. 16. All crops and garden exhibits must be produced at the exhibitor s home or farm. 17. Canned products must be exhibited in any standard jar manufactured for home canning. 18. All worthy exhibits that do not receive a premium will receive a ribbon. 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. 19. All items not advancing to State Fair are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, EXCEPTIONS Crops, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, and baked goods not picked up will be disposed of at fair grounds. 20. *Instructions for items progressing to the State Fair are available as a SEPARATE FACT SHEET. You may obtain one from the Extension/4-H office. NOTE: Specific rules pertaining to a Section or Class are listed in that Section or Class. SECTION D 4-H and NON 4-H PET SHOW and DOG SHOW 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. 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! 34

35 2. Contestants will be competing for trophies and ribbons in these categories: 1. Cutest Pet 5. Most Lovable Pet 2. Best All Around Pet 6. Biggest Pet 3. Most Unusual Pet 7. Smallest Pet 4. Best Groomed Pet 8. Best Behaved 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. CLASSES ARE: 1. Non 4-H... Ages Non 4-H... Ages H... Grades H... Grades 7-12 *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) 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. 35

36 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 $3.50 $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 36

37 GOAT SHOW Superintendents: Terry Washington & Tunk Andries Assistant Superintendents: Lauren James, Sadie Cole RULES and REGULATIONS 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only. 2. Animals must be entered by 6:00 p.m., Wednesday October 9, Judging will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 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 slicked 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: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 GRAND CHAMPION Rosette Trophy RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Rosette GOAT SHOWMANSHIP 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION Rosette Buckle 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award) 37

38 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 (6 teeth and over) 4. Does showing in the Commercial Market Doe classes cannot be entered or shown in the Market Goat division. 5. All Commercial Market Does must have an ear tag for identification in the class. 6. Commercial Does can be shown with hair or slick sheared. 7. All Commercial Does may be shown with horns or dehorned. JUNIOR BREEDING GOAT SHOW 1. All breeding goats must have registration papers. They maybe purebred or percentage does. 2. Breeds for Breeding Goats 1) Registered Full Blood 2) Registered Percentage 3) AOB CLASSES 1. Jan. 1, 2013-June 30, July 1, 2012-Dec. 31, Jan June 30, July 1, 2011-Dec. 31, July 1, 2010-June 30, Born June 30, 2010 and older 7. Grand Champion Female Rosette -Trophy 8. Reserve Grand Champion Female 9. Buck, kid buck born July 1, 2012-June 30, Grand Champion Buck Rosette 11. Reserve Grand Champion Buck 38 SECTION E POULTRY SHOW Superintendents: Randy Turner, Jim Brownlee, Elizabeth Brownlee and Patricia Turner NOTICE: NEW HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR POULTRY The Louisiana Livestock Sanitary Board recently passed the following regulation - Regulation Admittance of Louisiana Poultry to Fairs, Livestock Shows and Poultry Shows which states:

39 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 H and FFA Poultry Show Birds will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m H and FFA Poultry Show judging will begin at 1:00 p.m., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, No registration fees required in the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show. 7. Birds will be judged by the American Standard of 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 , any bird needing testing for typhoid/ pullorum, testing will be done free of charge at the Dewitt Livestock Facility 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. 39

40 14. No birds over two (2) years old will be allowed to show. 15. Official release time for all birds is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The Rapides Parish Fair Association will not be responsible for entries after 6:30 p.m. 16. No poultry can be sold in the barn. Premiums paid: 1st 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. 40 Champion Standard... $ Rosette Reserve Champion... $ Rosette Champion Bantam... $ Rosette Reserve Champion Bantam... $ Rosette Champion Duck... $ Rosette Reserve Champion Duck... $ Rosette Best of Show... $ Rosette SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship will be held immediately following the Poultry Show on Thursday, October 10, Open to all 4-H and FFA members exhibiting poultry. 2. Poultry shown in showmanship must be owned by the exhibitor. Showmanship Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 SECTION F RABBIT SHOW Superintendents: Theresa Carroll, Kurt Thacker, Charlotte Carroll, Jenny Thacker, and Joel Petrus RULES and REGULATIONS 1. Open to 4-H and FFA members in Rapides Parish only H and FFA rabbits will be entered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m H and FFA Rabbit Show judging will begin at 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013.

41 4. Classes will be called in order listed and exhibitors must show his/her own animal or provide for showing animal. 5. Exhibitors must supply their own feed and water containers. 6. Exhibitors may enter in six (6) premium numbers. Exhibitors must supply their own feed and water containers. 7. Premiums WILL NOT be paid for more than six (6) entries by one (1) exhibitor. (EXCEPTION: Exhibitors will be allowed to show two (2) meat pens in addition to six (6) other entries.) 8. Definition of classes: SENIOR rabbits six (6) months of age and over in those breeds having two (2) show room classes (Junior and Senior). JUNIOR rabbits under six (6) months of age. 9. Premiums paid: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 $5.50 $ All rabbit exhibits must be officially entered in the fair and have a class number assigned to it. 11. All exhibitors must bring their own rabbit to the show table. No talking to the judge while judging. Anyone under 9 years of age will not be eligible to enter rabbits in the show. Any violations of these rules will lead to disqualification. 12. Tattoos encouraged but not mandatory. 13. Entries will be accepted and premiums paid on the breeds and classes listed below: BREED CLASS NUMBERS Senior Junior Buck Doe Buck Doe Florida White (4) Mini Lop (4) Mini Rex (4) Rex (4) Holland Lop (4) Silver Martin (4) Dutch (4) Netherland Dwarf (4) All other breeds (4) California (6) French Lop (6) Checkered Giant (6) Satin (6) Palomino (6) New Zealand (6) Cross breed/mixed Other breeds as needed 41

42 MEAT PENS- will consist of three (3) rabbits, all the same breed and variety. Age limit is not over ten (10) weeks; weight limit is not over five (5) pounds each rabbit. (Rabbits born after August 7th this year are eligible for Meat Pen.) Premiums paid for Meat Pens: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $17.00 $14.50 $12.00 $9.50 $ The breeds will be shown in order as above. The small (4 class) rabbits will show first. The larger (6 class) rabbits will show next. Each class of rabbits will show: Senior Buck Senior Doe Junior Buck Junior Doe If you are a first place winner in the above divisions, your rabbit will compete for Best of Breed. After that rabbit is selected, the judge will choose Best Opposite Sex. All rabbits winning Best of Breed will compete together at the end of the show for Best in Show. Award top 3 placings for Best in Show, 1st runner up, and best of Best Opposite Sex. All Best of Breed entries are automatically entered into Open Show. Must be tattooed to enter Open Show. SHOWMANSHIP Jr Showman $30 Sr Showman $ Rabbits will be released SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013 at 7:00 a.m. SECTION G BEEF SHOW Chairman Tunk Andries Superintendents: Reggie Lucas, Carmie Lucas Assistant Superintendents: Kelly Lucas, Abby Bradford Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. ADDITIONAL RULES: 1. Breeding animals which are registered or recorded in the herd book of their respective breed association are eligible for show if the registration certificate contains animal identification data, a birthdate, and a registration number. 42

43 2. All beef breeding entries must be registered or recorded with their respective breeding organization. Young Simmental and Simbrah cattle will be exempted if documentation showing eligibility for recording or registering is provided. Polled Hereford bulls from Range Bull certificates will not be eligible for showing. 3. Minimum weight for steer classes will be 850 lbs. with no maximum weight limit. 4. Minimum of five (5) entries per breed class or show in AOB (BI) or AOB (NBI). CLASS 1 MARKET STEER DIVISION 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $ Prospect Steers 2. Light Weight Steers 3. Medium Weight Steers 4. Heavy Weight Steers 5. Grand Champion Market Steer - Rosette - Buckle 6. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer - Rosette CLASS 2 BEEF BREEDING DIVISION INDIVIDUAL BREED CLASSES WILL BE FORMED WITH THREE (3) OR MORE ENTRIES PER BREED. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $45.00 $42.50 $40.00 $37.50 $35.00 $32.50 All bulls MUST be shown with nose leads. The following classifications will be used for all breeds in the Youth Beef Breeding Division: 1. SPRING HEIFER CALF, calved March 1-April 30, JUNIOR HEIFER CALF, calved January 1-February 28, WINTER HEIFER CALF, calved November 1-December 31, SENIOR HEIFER CALF, calved September 1-October 31, LATE SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER, calved July 1-August 31, EARLY SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER, calved May 1-June 30, SPRING YEARLING HEIFER, calved March 1-April 30, JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER, calved January 1-February 28, SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER, calved September 1-December 31,

44 10. TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER, calved May 1-August 31, SPRING BULL CALF, calved March 1-April 30, JUNIOR BULL CALF, calved January 1-February 28, WINTER BULL CALF, calved November 1-December 31, SENIOR BULL CALF, calved September 1-October 31, LATER SUMMER YEARLING BULL, calved July 1-August 31, EARLY SUMMER YEARLING BULL, calved May 1-June 30, SPRING YEARLING BULL, calved March 1-April 30, JUNIOR YEARLING BULL, calved January 1-February 28, SENIOR YEARLING BULL, calved September 1-December 31, TWO YEAR OLD BULL, calved May 1-August 31, CHAMPION FEMALE - Rosette - Trophy 22. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE - Rosette 23. CHAMPION BULL - Rosette - Trophy 24. RESERVE CHAMPION BULL - Rosette CLASS 3 COMMERCIAL HEIFER DIVISION 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ This division is subject to the general rules and regulations in addition to these division rules. 2. Any crossbred/grade heifers are eligible to enter the commercial heifer division. 3. The weight of the heifer cannot be less than 400 pounds. Calves will be weighed only one time. 4. The heifer must have a tag in ear when she comes to the show in October. 5. The entries in this division will be judged as replacement heifers and should be fed and fitted accordingly. 6. Each exhibitor must be able to show their heifers unassisted. Heifers will be shown at halter and proper showing paraphernalia for the exhibitor is encouraged. Exhibitors will be allowed to groom the hair, brush the hair forward, up, or down, and clip the body hair. No grooming aids except soap and water must be used on show day. (For example: no tail balls, no hoof paint, no adhesives, no show sheens, no shaving cream, etc.) 7. Number of classes will be determined by the number of heifers exhibited. 44

45 8. Possession date for commercial heifers will be July 1, The commercial heifers will be split by Brahman Influence and Non Brahman Influence. 10. Mouthing requirements will be determined by visual inspection of the teeth. Commercial heifers must have their front two baby teeth and must have no visible evidence of the first pair of permanent teeth. If baby teeth are not evident or permanent incisors are evident they will be classified as yearlings. Heifers that mouth as yearlings will be allowed to show in the yearling class BUT NOT ALLOWED TO COMPETE FOR CHAMPION. CLASS 4 BEEF SHOWMANSHIP 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION - Rosette - Buckle 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN - Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award) Special Award Leo Lewis Memorial Award will be awarded to Outstanding Junior Showman in each of the five Livestock Categories SECTION H DAIRY SHOW Superintendents: Martha Petrus, Joe Caraveo Assistant Superintendent: Marcela Caraveo Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. 45

46 A Parish of 2008 Census RAPIDES PARISH Located in Cent Alexandria, L DISTRICT A BUBBA MOREAU 148 Susan Drive Pineville, LA DISTRICT B JOE BISHOP 205 Greer St. Pineville, LA Richard Vanderlick Vice President Boat DISTRICT C CRAIG SMITH 20 Paul Cemetery Road Deville, LA DISTRICT D THEODORE FOUNTAINE, JR. 509 Evangeline Lane Alexandria, LA

47 DISTRICT I SCOTT PERRY, JR England Drive Alexandria, LA DISTRICT H RICHARD W. BILLINGS 137 J Bonnett Road Glenmora, LA DISTRICT G SEAN McGLOTHLIN 433 Camille Alexandria, LA DISTRICT F OLIVER OLLIE OVERTON 3809 Spencer St. Alexandria, LA

48 CLASS 1-4 DAIRY BREEDING DIVISION 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $45.00 $42.50 $40.00 $37.50 $35.00 $32.50 The show order for Youth Dairy is as follows: 1. Holstein 2. Jersey 3. Guernsey 4. Other Pure Breeds The following classifications will be used for all Dairy breeds: 1. JUNIOR CALF, calved March 1-May 30, INTERMEDIATE CALF, calved Dec. 1, 2010-Feb. 28, SENIOR CALF, calved Sept. 1-Nov. 30, INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR YEARLING, calved June 1-Aug. 31, JUNIOR YEARLING, calved March 1-May 31, INTERMEDIATE SENIOR YEARLING, calved Dec. 1, Feb. 28, SENIOR YEARLING, calved Sept. 1-Nov. 30, JUNIOR 2-YEAR OLD COW, calved March 1-Aug. 31, SENIOR 2-YEAR OLD COW, calved Sept. 1, 2006-Feb. 28, YEAR OLD COW, calved Sept. 1, 2008-Aug. 31, YEAR OLD COW, calved Sept. 1, 2007-Aug. 31, AGED COW, born before Sept. 1, CHAMPION - Rosette - Trophy 14. RESERVE CHAMPION - Rosette COMMERCIAL DAIRY HEIFER 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 CLASS 5 DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 48

49 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION - Rosette - Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN - Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award) SECTION I SWINE DIVISION Chairman - Robert Andries Superintendents: Sara Martin and Glenda Andries Assistant Superintendents: Jay Norman, Alexis DeKeyzer Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. CLASS 1 MARKET HOGS Entries in this class shall be limited to barrows and gilts weighing not less than 215 lbs. or more than 285 lbs. on entry day. For market hogs, all breeds will be combined and shown by weight. Market classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries per class. Market swine not meeting the above requirements will not be allowed to compete for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ Light Weight Market Hogs 2. Medium Light Weight Market Hogs 3. Medium Weight Market Hogs 4. Medium Heavy Weight Market Hogs 5. Heavy Weight Market Hogs 6. Grand Champion Market Hogs - Rosette - Buckle 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hogs - Rosette CLASS 2-3 SWINE BREEDING 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $

50 The show order is as follows: 1. Hampshire 2. Duroc 3. Other Pure Breeds The following classifications will be used for all breeds: 1. FEBRUARY GILT, farrowed Feb. 1-Feb. 28, MARCH GILT, farrowed March 1-March 31, APRIL GILT, farrowed April 1-April 30, MAY GILT, farrowed May 1-May 31, CHAMPION GILT - Rosette - Trophy 6. RESERVE CHAMPION GILT - Rosette CLASS 4 COMMERCIAL GILTS Any pig entered in the MARKET classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section. 1. FEBRUARY GILT, farrowed Feb. 1-Feb. 28, MARCH GILT, farrowed March 1-March 31, APRIL GILT, farrowed April 1-April 30, MAY GILT, farrowed May 1-May 31, CHAMPION COMMERCIAL GILT - Rosette - Trophy 6. RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL GILT - Rosette CLASS 5 SWINE SHOWMANSHIP Any pig entered in the MARKET classes cannot show in the Commercial Gilt Section. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION - Rosette - Trophy 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN - Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award) 50

51 SECTION J SHEEP DIVISION Chairman - Danny Coombs Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. CLASS 1 MARKET LAMBS Entries in this class shall be limited to lambs weighing a minimum of 80 lbs. with no maximum weight. All breeds of market lambs will be combined and shown by weight. Market classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries per class. Market lambs not meeting the above weight limits will not be allowed to compete for Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ Light Weight Market Lambs 2. Medium Light Weight Market Lambs 3. Medium Weight Market Lambs 4. Medium Heavy Weight Market Lambs 5. Heavy Weight Market Lambs 6. Grand Champion Market Lamb - Rosette - Trophy 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Rosette CLASS 2-4 SHEEP BREEDING 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 The show order is as follows: 1. Suffolk 2. Hampshire 3. Other Pure Breeds 4. Commercial Ewes All lambs must be wearing association ear tags at the time of showing. The following classifications will be used for all sheep breeds: 1. SPRING RAM LAMB, after January 1, CHAMPION RAM - Rosette - Trophy 3. RESERVE CHAMPION RAM - Rosette 4. SPRING EWE LAMB, after January 1, YEARLING EWE, 1 year old but under 2, September 1, 2011 and after. 6. CHAMPION EWE - Rosette - Trophy 7. RESERVE CHAMPION EWE - Rosette 51

52 CLASS 4 COMMERCIAL EWE 1. SPRING EWE LAMB, after January 1, YEARLING EWE, after January 1, 2012 two (2) tooth ewes are allowed. 3. AGED EWES 4 tooth and over. 4. CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE - Rosette - trophy 5. RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL EWE - Rosette CLASS 5 SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION - Rosette - Buckle (Rodney Cotton Memorial Award) 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN - Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award) SECTION K HORSE DIVISION Chairman - Peggy Williams Superintendents: Susan Hickman, Penny Thibodeaux, Stacy Bonnette Assistant Superintendents: Rachel Slay, Wes Thibodeaux Youth Division Rules and Regulations apply to this section. ADDITIONAL RULES: 1. All horses must be officially registered in the name of the exhibitor or immediate family 30 days prior to the show. 2. Weanlings will be accepted in regular horse classes with papers pending. 3. Registered horses will not be allowed to show in the Grade Horse Class. 4. All horses must be accompanied by a record of negative test for equine infectious anemia (Coggins test) conducted within the past 12 months. 52

53 5. Clothing must be clean and neat. A western style shoe with a minimum of 1/2 inch heel can be used. A minimum of a shortsleeved shirt is required. The shirt must button or snap down the entire length of the shirt. Cowboy hats may be worn, NO CAPS. CLASS 1-5 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $35.00 $32.50 $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 The show order is as follows: 1. Appaloosa 2. Quarter Horse 3. Paint 4. AOB The following classifications will be used for all breeds: 1. STALLION, foaled in 2013 (weanling) 2. GELDING, foaled in 2013 (weanling) 3. GELDING, foaled in 2012 (yearling) 4. GELDING, foaled in 2011 (2-year old) 5. GELDING, foaled in 2010 (3-year old) 6. GELDING, foaled in 2009 & before (4-year old & older) 7. CHAMPION GELDING - Rosette - Trophy 8. RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING Rosette 9. MARE, foaled in 2013 (weanling) 10. MARE, foaled in 2012 (yearling) 11. MARE, foaled in 2011 (2-year old) 12. MARE, foaled in 2010 (3-year old) 13. MARE, foaled in 2009 & before (4-year old & older) 14. BROODMARE, mares which have produced a foal in the current year or the previous year (2011 or 2012). Mares shown in this class are ineligible to compete in 2-year old, 3- year old, or 4-year old & older classes. 15. CHAMPION MARE Rosette - Trophy 16. RESERVE CHAMPION MARE - Rosette CLASS 6 UNREGISTERED HORSES 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ MARES - 14 hands (56 inches or taller) at the wither 2. GELDINGS - 14 hands (56 inches or taller) at the wither 3. MARES - Under 14 hands (less than 56 inches) at the wither 4. GELDINGS - Under 14 hands (less than 56 inches) at the wither 53

54 CLASS 7 HORSE SHOWMANSHIP 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $30.00 $27.50 $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $ years and over years old years old years old years old years old years old 8. 9 years old 9. CHAMPION - Rosette - Buckle 10. CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOWMAN - Trophy (Leo Lewis Memorial Award) SECTION L AGRICULTURE Superintendents: Jennifer Brister, Colt Brister, Dustin Brister, Amy Flynn Assistant Superintendent: Anna Harris RULES and REGULATIONS SCIENCE DISPLAYS/SOCIAL STUDIES DISPLAYS 1. Any aspect of the selected topic may be featured. 2. The exhibit should be educational in nature. 3. A complete idea should be carried out. 4. Exhibits should be no larger than 30 inches wide and 21 inches deep and 48 inches high. Exhibits must be project boards. 5. The exhibit may include pictures, sketches, charts, models, or any other illustration which will demonstrate or convey the intended idea. 6. Judging will be based on the following: Originality... 25% Accuracy of Facts Presented... 50% Neatness and Quality of Display... 25% 7. Exhibit must stand on its own merits for the duration of the fair. 8. An exhibitor may enter no more than a total of 3 Science/Social Studies displays. CLASS 1 SCIENCE DISPLAYS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $

55 *CLASSES: 1. Plant life - under 14 years of age 2. Plant life - 14 years of age and older 3. Wildlife - under 14 years of age 4. Wildlife - 14 years of age and older 5. Farm / Domestic Animals - under 14 years of age 6. Farm / Domestic Animals - 14 years of age and older 7. Diet, Nutrition and Health - under 14 years of age 8. Diet, Nutrition and Health - 14 years of age and older 9. Science and Technology - under 14 years of age 10. Science and Technology - 14 years of age and older 11. Other - under 14 years of age 12. Other - 14 years of age and older CLASS 2 SOCIAL STUDIES DISPLAYS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00 *CLASSES: 1. Geography - under 14 years of age 2. Geography - 14 years of age and older 3. La. History - under 14 years of age 4. La. History - 14 years of age and older 5. American History - under 14 years of age 6. American History - 14 years of age and older 7. Character Education - under 14 years of age 8. Character Education - 14 years of age and older 9. Other - under 14 years of age 10. Other - 14 years of age and older Explanations of each topic may be obtained from the Parish 4-H office. CLASS 3 WEED IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY 1. All weeds must have been collected within the past 12 months. 2. Each specimen (leaves, flower and/or seed) shall be mounted on pressure sensitive self-adhering transparent plastic sheets. 3. Each specimen shall be properly identified as to botanical and common name. This information and exhibitor s name, age, and school or parish fastened in the lower right corner of the mount. 4. Exhibit shall include individually mounted specimen displayed in a conventional loose-leaf notebook binder or similar ringed folder. 55

56 5. The exhibit shall contain weed plants found in Louisiana and taken from the following list: COMMON NAME Annual bluegrass Bermudagrass Blackberry Blue vervain Broadleaf signalgrass Carolina geranium Chickweed, Common or Mouse-ear Cocklebur Common Ragweed Crabgrass Dichondra Dock Dogfennel Goldenrod Goosegrass Henbit Johnsongrass Jungle rice, barnyard grass, etc. Knotweed or smartweed Little barley Morning Glory Nightshade or horsenettle Nutsedge Prickly sida Purple Nutsedge Pigweed or Careless weed Poorjoe or buttonweed Sesbania Smutgrass Vaseygrass Wild garlic BOTANICAL NAME Poa annua Cynodon dacylon Rubus sp. Verbena hastata Brachiaria platphylia Geranium carolinianum Stellaria media Cerastium vulgatum Zanthium pensylvanicum Ambrosia artemisiifolia Digitaria sanguinalis Dichondra repens Rumex specie Eupatorium capillitolium Solidago sp. Elusine indica Lamium amplexicaule Sorghum halepense Echinochloa spp. Polygonum spp. Hordeum pusillum Ipomoea spp. Solanum spp. Cyperus sp. Sida spinosa Cyperus rotunda Amaranthus spp. Diodia spp. Sebania exaltata Sporobolus poiretti Paspalum uruillei Allium vineale Aster pilosus 6. A display will consist of twenty (20) samples of weeds commonly found in Louisiana taken from the given list. Additional points may be earned by displaying up to ten (10) additional samples found in the given list. Juniors Under 14 Seniors 14 and over 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 CLASS 4 SEED IDENTIFICATION DISPLAY 1. All seeds must have been collected within the past 12 months. 56

57 2. Each sample of seed must be displayed in a clear 4-8 dram vial with cap. Vials of this description should be available from your local drug store. 3. Label each sample with common name as shown in No. 4 below. Names must be printed in ink or typed on a piece of white paper approximately 1/2 x 1 3/4 and taped to the vial with clear tape. 4. A display will consist of thirty (30) samples of crop and weed seed commonly found in Louisiana taken from the following list. Additional points may be earned by displaying up to six additional samples also taken from the list below. COMMON NAME Cotton Field corn Sweet corn Rice Soybeans Crimson clover White clover Kobe lespedeza Oats Wheat Ryegrass Grain sorghum Dallis grass Bahia grass Bermuda grass COMMON NAME Singletary peas Hairy vetch Alfalfa Red Clover Millet Dodder Purple moonflower Wild onion (bulb) Johnsongrass Crabgrass Morningglory Sesbania Cocklebur Prickley sida Ballonvine Sicklepod Nutsedge (tuber) Dock Red rice Pigweed Barnyard grass or jungle rice Horsenettle BOTANICAL NAME Gossypium hirstum Zea mays Zea mays saccharata Oryza sativa Glycine max Trifolium incarnatum Trifolium repens Lespedeza striata var kobe Avena sativa Triticum vulgare Lolium multiflorum Sorghum vulgare Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum notatum Cynodon dactylon BOTANICAL NAME Lathyrus hirsutus Vicia villosa Medicago sativa Trifolium patense Setaria italica Cuscuta spp. Calonyction muricatum Allium vineale Sorghum halepense Digitaria sanquinalis Iponoea Sesbania exaltata Xanthium pensylvanicum Sida spinosa Cardiospermum halicacabum Cassia obtusifolia Cyperus sp. Rumex sp. Oryza sativa var. Amaranthus spp. Enchinochola spp. Solanum carolinense 57

58 5. Vials must be displayed in a wooden seed box as described below. This container can be made as follows: a. Drill three rows of ten holes each (11 or 12 each if extra samples are included as described in No. 4 above) in a dressed 1 x 6 board 22 to 26 long. The holes should be 15/16 in diameter. The center of each row should begin 2 from the end of the board and all holes in each row should be centered 2 apart. One row should be located in the middle of the board. The center of the holes in the two outside rows should be located 1 from the edge of the board. b. Nail or glue another piece of 1 x 6 board 22 x 26 long to one side of the piece in which the holes have been drilled. c. Finish your display board with a clear varnish. 6. Displays shall be judged as follows: a. Proper identification b. Number of specimen plants (30) c. Additional samples as described in No d. Condition of samples e. Neatness of display Junior Under 14 Senior 14 and over 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $ CROPS Superintendents: Elaine Mathews & Ashley Meadows LSU & Southern Ag Center/LCES Master Gardeners CLASS 5 COTTON COTTON PICKED FROM CURRENT YEAR CROP The exhibit shall consist of 35 bolls, packed in wood containers measuring 18 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 2 inches deep. Exhibits which are not shown in suitable containers of the above dimensions will not be considered in the judging. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $ locks bolls - boys and girls 14 years old and over 2. 5 locks bolls - boys and girls 14 years old and over 3. 4 locks bolls - boys and girls under 14 years of age 4. CHAMPION - Rosette

59 CLASS 6 SUGARCANE Three stalks any variety topped in last mature joint and labeled as to variety. Must be home grown in Rapides Parish. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 CLASS 7 SWEET POTATOES 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $ Beauregard type (16 potatoes) 2. Any other type (16 potatoes) CLASS 8 IRISH POTATOES 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $ Any red variety (20 potatoes) 2. Any white variety (20 potatoes) CLASS 9 HYBRID CORN 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $10.00 $8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00 $ Ten ears white hybrid 2. Ten ears yellow hybrid CLASS 10 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Superintendents: Kitty Brister & Chrissy Brister 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $5.00 $4.50 $4.00 $3.50 $ One (1) pie pumpkin 2. One (1) large pumpkin 3. One (1) cushaw 4. Six (6) tomatoes 5. Six (6) bell peppers 6. Six (6) pimento peppers 7. Six (6) hot peppers 8. Six (6) other peppers 9. Three (3) eggplants 59

60 10. Six (6) ears popcorn 11. Six (6) turnips 12. Six (6) carrots 13. Six (6) pods okra inch bunch field peas inch bunch shallots inch bunch snap beans 17. Bunch mustard 18. Pint lima beans 19. Pint hot peppers 20. Quart peanuts 21. Quart pecans (in shell) 22. Six (6) pears 23. Six (6) persimmons 24. Six (6) cucumbers 25. Three (3) squash 26. Other vegetable (not listed) 27. Other fall fruit (not listed) SECTION M FORESTRY Superintendent: Robbie Hutchins 1. All exhibits must have been prepared since the State Fair of the preceding year. No old exhibits will be accepted. 2. Woods, fruits and winter twigs/buds must be mounted on white poster board 22 x 28 inches. 3. Leaves must be mounted according to your age category as follows: a. Juniors (under 14 years of age) - on white poster board 22 x 28 inches OR loose-leaf 3 ring binder b. Seniors (14 years of age and older) - loose leaf 3-ring binder ONLY 4. Mounting the collection on posterboard shall be as follows: a. The title shall be Tree fruits, Leaves, Woods, or Twigs and Buds of Louisiana across the 28 side of the posterboard. The Title shall be 1/2 from the top and shall be 1 in height. (Only required on first poster when the collection consists of several posters.) b. Mounting on the material shall start 2 from the top and 2 from the left edge of the posterboard. c. In the lower right-hand corner, the exhibitor will print his name, age, 4-H club, or FFA chapter, parish and post office. 60

61 5. Mounting the forest leaves collection in the notebook shall be as follows: a. Each specimen shall be dried and individually mounted on conventional size material about 8 1/2 x 11 and displayed in a conventional looseleaf notebook binder or similar ringed binder. The specimens may be mounted on pressure sensitive self-adhering transparent plastic sheets or similar material. Gluing the specimen directly to heavy duty paper or light cardboard is also acceptable. b. A label about 2 1/2 x 3 in size shall be glued to the lower right-hand corner of each display sheet. The label shall contain the scientific and common name, general description of the tree (i.e. size, habitat, etc.), location collected, date collected and the collector s name. Senior exhibitors (14-18 years of age) must identify leaves using scientific and common names. Junior exhibitors (9-13 years of age) should identify leaves using common names only. c. The front page of the notebook shall have typed or printed on it Tree Leaves of Louisiana. The exhibitor s name, age, 4-H club, or FFA chapter, parish and post office shall also be typed or printed on this page. In the list of species to be used in making the collection delete the American chestnut and add sawtooth oak. (4-H Booklets - Units 1 & 2 provide guidance for making collections.) d. Judges will subtract two (2) points from the score for each specimen incorrectly identified. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00 For boys and girls 9 and 10 years of age. Must not be 11 years of age as of December 31 of the current year. 1. Collection of forest leaves (25 or more leaves) (poster or binder). 2. Collection of native woods (25 or more woods). Diameter minimum 1/2, maximum 1, slope 1 1/2 to center of wood (poster only). 3. Collection of forest fruits (25 or more fruits) (poster only). 4. Collection of winter twigs and buds (25 or more twigs) (poster only). For boys and girls years of age. Must not be 14 years of age as of December 31 of the current year. 5. Collection of forest leaves (35 or more leaves) (poster or binder). 6. Collection of native woods (35 or more woods). Diameter minimum of 1/2, maximum 1, slope 1 1/2 to center of wood (poster only). 61

62 7. Collection of forest fruits (35 or more fruits) (poster only). 8. Collection of winter twigs and buds (35 or more twigs) (poster only). For boys and girls 14 to 18 years of age. Must not be 19 years of age as of December 31 of the current year. 9. Collection of forest tree leaves (50 or more leaves) (binder only). 10. Collection of native woods (50 or more woods). Diameter minimum 1/2, maximum 1, slope 1 1/2 to center of wood (poster only). 11. Collection of forest fruits (50 or more fruits) (poster only). 12. Collection of winter twigs and buds (50 or more twigs) (poster only). 62 SECTION N INSECT COLLECTION Superintendent: Sara Martin 1. All insects displayed must have been collected within the past 12 months. 2. Exhibits shall be enclosed in a wooden case 18 inches wide by 24 inches long by 3 1/2 inches deep with a glass top. 3. Each insect specimen shall have a collector s label showing the place collected (town, city, etc.), the date collected, and the name of the collector. This label shall be centered on the pin 1/2 inch from the bottom of the case and read from the left side of the specimen. 4. Specimen shall also be labeled as to common name (if specimen has a common name). This label shall be placed beneath the specimen flat on the bottom of the case with the pin through the center and read from the left side of the specimen. 5. Specimens shall be grouped by Orders. 6. Specimens shall be positioned in the case where they will be facing forward when case is horizontal. 7. 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 x 3 card. 8. Collections for boys and girls under 14 years of age shall consist of exactly fifty (50) specimens, six of which shall be moths or butterflies which will be judged on the basis of proper mounting and the remainder will be judged on economic importance. 9. Collections for boys and girls 14 years of age and older shall consist of exactly 75 specimens, 10 of which shall be moths or butterflies which will be judged on the basis of proper mounting and the remainder will be judged on economic importance.

63 10. Exhibits shall be judged as follows: Proper identification as to Order... 1 each Orders represented... 3 each Proper identification as to common name... 1 each Economic importance to specimens... 2 each Condition of specimen... 1 each Proper mounting... 1 each Proper labeling... 1 each Butterflies and moths properly mounted... 2 each Neatness and arrangement...20 Correctness in size of case...20 INSECT CLASSES 1. Boys under 14 years of age as of December 31 of current year. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $ Girls under 14 years of age as of December 31 of current year. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th-10th $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $ *Boys and girls under 14 years of age as of December 31 of current year. ALL OTHER INSECT COLLECTIONS. (Members exhibiting in Premium Numbers 1 & 2, NOT ELIGIBLE.) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th-10th $10.00 $9.00 $8.00 $ Boys and girls 14 years of age & older as of December 31 of current year. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th & Below $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $11.00 $10.00 SECTION O PHOTOGRAPHY Superintendents: Beth Carmouche, Lisa Collins, Donna Brister Assistant Superintendents: Kaitlyn Hunter, Becca Beers 63

64 1. Photos must be 8 x Only photos that are 8 x10 size will qualify to advance to State Fair. 3. Each photo should have a one-line title. The title should be written on back of fair label. The label should be completed and taped to the back of the photo. 4. All photos must be taken by the exhibitor. 5. One photo per category. 6. Photos must be original and the exhibitor cannot appear in the photo. 7. Photos must be placed in a protective photo sleeve. No mats or frames allowed. 8. Failure to follow the above rules and instructions could result in lowering the value of the entry by the judges, and possibly the disqualification of the entry. 9. Juniors and Seniors will compete for overall Champion and Reserve Champion in selected categories (Rosettes). 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 CLASS 1 DIGITAL PHOTOS ONLY JUNIOR - UNDER 14 Color Prints: Sepia Tone: 1. Building 7. People* 2. People* 8. Animal* 3. Animal* 9. Other* 4. Plants 5. Landscape 6. Other* CLASS 2 DIGITAL PHOTOS ONLY SENIOR - OVER 14 Black and white prints: Color prints: 1. Building 6. Building 2. People* 7. Landscape 3. Animal* 8. Plants 4. Architectural Elements 9. People* 5. Other* 10. Animal* 11. Other* *State Fair Categories - Entries for State Fair will be matted by the photography superintendents. 64

65 SECTION P HANDICRAFT Superintendents: Elize Marler, Gerry Phillips, Tammy Lloid, Allison Hall, Tish Soileau, Susan Hall, Donna Fontenot, Greg Lloid Assistant Superintendents: Elizabeth Hall, Jessica Edmonson, Ben Knowles, Megan Tassin, Lexie Dekeyzer, Katelyn Schwartz, Whitney Joffrion CLASS 1 JUNIOR - UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 All items must be made by the 4-H er. All drawings, painting, etc. must be framed; must be ready for hanging with hook/wire attached on back of exhibit. *Categories for State Fair 1. Birdhouse -decorative (no larger than 24 x 24 )* 2. Birdhouse - functional (attach card identifying type of bird; house no larger than 24 x 24 )* 3. Braiding 4. Carving - wood, stone, soap, etc. 5. Ceramics, cast - glazed 6. Ceramics, cast - stained 7. Decoupage - functional item 8. Decoupage - wall plaque 9. Drawings (ages 9-11) - original pastels or charcoal* 10. Drawings (ages 12-13) - original pastels or charcoal* 11. Fabric Decoration (ages 9-11) - appliqué, embroidery, needlework, etc.* 12. Fabric Decoration (ages 12-13) - appliqué, embroidery, needlework, etc.* 13. Fabric Painting (ages 9-11) - batik, stenciling, acrylics, etc. 14. Fabric Painting (ages 12-13) - batik, stenciling, acrylics, etc. 15. Tie Dying (ages 9-11) 16. Tie Dying (ages 12-13) 17. Original Graphics (ages 9-11) - ink, pencil, other 18. Original Graphics (ages 12-13) - ink, pencil, other 19. Jewelry (age 9) - 1 piece or matching set* 20. Jewelry (ages 10-11) - 1 piece or matching set* 21. Jewelry (ages 12-13) - 1 piece or matching set* 22. Leathercraft 23. Decorative Magnet (age 9) 24. Decorative Magnet (ages 10-11) 25. Decorative Magnet (ages 12-13) 65

66 26. Handcrafted Keychain (age 9) 27. Handcrafted Keychain (ages 10-11) 28. Handcrafted Keychain (ages 12-13) 29. Mosaic* 30. Decorative Painting - on functional object* 31. Paintings, original (ages 9-11) - acrylic or mixed* 32. Paintings, original (ages 12-13) - acrylic or mixed* 33. Paintings, original - oil* 34. Paintings, original (ages 9-11) - watercolor* 35. Paintings, original (ages 12-13) - watercolor* 36. Papercraft 37. Beadwork 38. Handmade hair accessory 39. Weaving 40. Scrapbook (contents and cover)* 41. Woodcraft (ages 9-11) - small items only (no larger 18 x 18 )* 42. Woodcraft (ages 12-13) - small items only (no larger 18 x 18 )* 43. Hand-shaped pottery 44. Potter s wheel pottery 45. String art 46. Pen and Ink Drawing (original) - must be framed 47. Metal Work - tooling, etching, etc. 48. Paper Maché - item must be hand-crafted, not purchased 49. Plaster Item - made with a mold 50. Rubbing - must be matted or framed 51. Woodburning 52. Door Decoration (ages 9-11) 53. Door Decoration (ages 12-13) 54. Christmas Tree Ornaments (set of 2 matching items) 55. Collection - include paragraph explaining facts about collection 56. Handmade Developmental Toy include paragraph on how to use toy 57. Foil Antiquing 58. Handmade Flowers (in appropriate container) 59. Christmas Decoration (ages 9-11) - not a wreath 60. Christmas Decoration (ages 12-13) - not a wreath 61. Other Holiday Decoration (ages 9-11) - not a wreath 62. Other Holiday Decoration (ages 12-13) - not a wreath 63. Christmas Wreath (ages 9-11) 64. Christmas Wreath (ages 12-13) 65. Other Holiday Wreath (ages 9-11) 66. Other Holiday Wreath (ages 12-13) 67. Stenciled Item 68. Glass craft - etching, stained, etc. 69. Clay Sculpture small size only (no larger than 12 inches) 70. Duct Tape Art (no larger than 18 inches)* 71. Duct Tape Useable/Wearable Item* 72. Art from recycled materials (no larger than 18 x 18 )* 66

67 CLASS 2 SENIOR - AGES 14 YEARS AND OVER 100. Birdhouse -decorative (no larger than 18 x 18 )* 101. Birdhouse - functional (attach card identifying type of bird; house no larger than 18 x 18 )* 102. Braiding 103. Carving - wood, stone, soap, etc Ceramics, cast - glazed 105. Ceramics, cast - stained 106. Decoupage - functional item 107. Decoupage - wall plaque 108. Drawings - original pastels or charcoal* 109. Fabric Decoration - appliqué, embroidery, needlework, etc.* 110. Fabric Painting - batik, stenciling, acrylics, etc Tie Dying 112. Original Graphics - ink, pencil, other* 113. Jewelry - 1 piece or matching set* 114. Leathercraft 115. Decorative Magnet 116. Handcrafted Keychain 117. Mosaic 118. Decorative Painting - on functional object* 119. Paintings, original - acrylic or mixed* 120. Paintings, original - oil* 121. Paintings, original - watercolor* 122. Papercraft 123. Beadwork 124. Weaving 125. Scrapbook (contents and cover)* 126. Woodcraft - small items only (no larger than 18 x 18 )* 127. Hand-Shaped Pottery 128. Potter s Wheel Pottery 129. String art 130. Pen and Ink Drawing (original) - must be framed 131. Metal Work - tooling, etching, etc Paper Maché 133. Plaster Item - made with a mold 134. Rubbing - must be matted or framed 135. Woodburning 136. Door Decoration 137. Christmas Tree Ornaments (set of 2 matching items) 138. Collection - include paragraph explaining facts about collection 139. Handmade Developmental Toy include paragraph on how to use toy 140. Foil Antiquing 141. Handmade Flowers (in appropriate container) 67

68 142. Christmas Decoration - not a wreath 143. Other Holiday Decoration - not a wreath 144. Christmas Wreath 145. Other Holiday Wreath 146. Stenciled Item 147. Glass craft - etching, stained, etc Clay Sculpture small size only (no larger than 12 inches) 149. Duct Tape Art (no larger than 18 x 18 )* 150. Duct tape useable/wearable item* 151. Art from recycled materials (no larger than 18 x 18 )* * Categories for State Fair 68 SECTION Q CLASS 1 CLOTHING Superintendent: Sandra Munsen, Hannah Munsen, Sarah Munsen Assistant Superintendents: Jennifer Edmonson, Becca Cates All items must be made by the exhibitor using a sewing machine or hand sewing. JUNIOR - UNDER 14 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $ Drawstring apron - ages 9-11* 2. Drawstring apron - ages 12-13* 3. Other apron - ages 9-11* 4. Other apron - ages 12-13* 5. Blouse or shirt* 6. Skirt - ages 9-11* 7. Skirt - ages 12-13* 8. Pants* 9. Sportswear - complete outfit* 10. School dress - ages 9-11* 11. School dress - ages 12-13* 12. Vest* 13. Boy s garment made by a boy 14. Booksack or duffel bag 15. Shorts 16. Jumper or sundress 17. Fabric purse (machine or handmade by 4-H er) 18. Fabric hat (machine or handmade by 4-H er) 19. Scarf (machine or handmade by 4-H er) H neat nightie

69 21. Pajama pants* 22. Decorated footwear (pairs only)* 23. Wearable art (hair accessory, pin, etc.) 24. Hair bows* 25. Miscellaneous clothing - (Must be a wearable item; hand or machine-made) SENIOR - 14 AND OVER 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $ Skirt* 27 Blouse or shirt* 28. Pants* 29. Sportswear (complete outfit)* 30. School dress* 31. Shorts 32. Vest* 33. Boys garment made by a boy 34. Booksack or duffel bag 35. Pajama pants* 36. Jumper or sundress 37 Fabric purse (machine or handmade by 4-H er) 38. Fabric hat (machine or handmade by 4-H er) 39. Scarf (machine or handmade by 4-H er) 40. Apron* 41. Decorated footwear (pairs only)* 42. Wearable art - (hair accessory, pin, etc.) 43. Crocheted clothing item 44. Hair bows 45. Miscellaneous clothing (not listed above) *Categories for State Fair Special Award Millie Hazmuka Memorial Home Economics Award will be presented to the exhibitor who accumulates the most total points in the Home Economics Section of the Fair (Clothing, Home Improvement, Food Preservation and Baking) 69

70 70 CLASS 2 HOME IMPROVEMENT Superintendents: Virginia Doherty, Michelle LaCour Monica Polk, Abby Doherty, Tracy Flynn, Vivian Tassin, Stacy Brouilette, Rachel Peterson, Frances Andrews, Shelly Smith Assistant Superintendents: Anna Doherty, Breanna Budnik, Liraz Anderson, McKenzie Crooks, Zella LaCour, Dakota Crooks, Lindsey Evans, Cierra Anderson, Savanna Budnik, Ladayna Terrell, Alyssa Humphries No decorated, ready-made items unless category allows for ready-made items to be used. All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor; exhibits must have been made in the year prior to the Fair. *Categories for State Fair. JUNIOR - UNDER 14 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $ Pot holders (2) or oven mitt (1) 2. Placemats and napkins (set of 2) or table runner and napkins (2) 3. Handmade pillow without needlework (age 9)* 4. Handmade pillow without needlework (age 10-11)* 5. Handmade pillow without needlework (age 12-13)* 6. Pillowcases - set of 2 (made by 4-H er; no ready-made) 7. Bulletin Board (no ready-made)* 8. Waste basket (no ready-made) 9. Desk accessory (pencil holder, bookends, paperweight, 5 x 7 free-standing picture frame, etc.) - age 9* 10. Desk accessory (pencil holder, bookends, paperweight, 5 x 7 free-standing picture frame, etc.) - ages 10-11* 11. Desk accessory (pencil holder, bookends, paperweight, 5 x 7 free-standing picture frame, etc.) - ages 12-13* 12. Door decoration (general) - age 9* 13. Door decoration (general) - ages 10-11* 14. Door decoration (general) - ages 12-13* 15. Door decoration (holiday) - age 9* 16. Door decoration (holiday) - ages 10-11* 17. Door decoration (holiday) - ages 12-13* 18. Soft Sculpture home accessory or quilted item 19. Handmade holiday decoration for house interior* 20. Handmade pillow WITH needlework* 21. Table accessory (lamp, vase, sculpture, etc.) - age Table accessory (lamp, vase, sculpture, etc.) - ages Table accessory (lamp, vase, sculpture, etc.) - ages Handmade Patriotic decoration - ages 9-11*

71 25. Handmade Patriotic decoration - ages 12-13* 26. Creative soft wall hanging (no latchhook, needlework, or cross stitch) 27. Rigid wall accessory (plaque, ceramic, clock, mosaic, etc.) - age 9* 28. Rigid wall accessory (plaque, ceramic, clock, mosaic, etc.) - ages 10-11* 29. Rigid wall accessory (plaque, ceramic, clock, mosaic, etc.) - ages 12-13* 30. Storage aid or accessory (laundry bag, magazine holder, shelf, jewelry box, etc.) - age 9* 31. Storage aid or accessory (laundry bag, magazine holder, shelf, jewelry box, etc.) - ages 10-11* 32. Storage aid or accessory (laundry bag, magazine holder, shelf, jewelry box, etc.) - ages 12-13* 33. Needlework or cross stitch project* 34. Latchhook project* 35. Lap blanket (no larger than 3 x 4 ) 36. Decorated pillowcases, set of 2 (cases may be ready-made) 37. Shoe rack or bag 38. Bed accessory (no pillows) - stuffed animal, doll, blanket, etc. 39. Framed original picture (no photographs) 40. Dried flower arrangement (not over 16 high) 41. Terrarium 42. Potted house plant (not over 18 high) - attach identifying card 43. Plastic canvas item 44. Homemade candle - age Homemade candle - ages Homemade candle - ages Suncatcher - age Suncatcher - ages Suncatcher - ages Homemade soap 51. Mardi Gras decoration* 52. Easter decoration* 53. Miscellaneous home improvement item (not fitting any other category) HOME IMPROVEMENT SENIOR - 14 AND OVER 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 *Categories for State Fair 100. Pot holders (2) or oven mitt (1) 101. Placemats and napkins (set of 2) or table runner and napkins (2) 102. Handmade pillow without needlework* 103. Pillowcases - set of 2 (made by 4-H er, no ready-made) 71

72 104. Bulletin Board (no ready-made) 105. Waste basket (no ready-made) 106. Desk accessory (pencil holder, bookends, paperweight, 5 x 7 free-standing picture frame, etc.)* 107. Door decoration (general)* 108. Door decoration (holiday) 109. Soft Sculpture home accessory or quilted item 110. Handmade holiday decoration for house interior* 111. Handmade pillow WITH needlework* 112. Table accessory (lamp, vase, sculpture, etc.) 113. Handmade Patriotic decoration* 114. Creative soft wall hanging (no latchhook, needlework, or cross stitch) 115. Rigid wall accessory (plaque, ceramic, clock, mosaic, etc.) 116. Storage aid or accessory (laundry bag, magazine holder, shelf, jewelry box, etc.)* 117. Needlework or cross stitch project* 118. Latchhook project* 119. Lap blanket (no larger than 3 x 4 ) 120. Decorated pillowcases, set of 2 (cases may be ready-made) 121. Shoe rack or bag 122. Bed accessory (no pillows) - stuffed animal, doll, blanket, etc Framed original picture (no photographs)* 124. Dried flower arrangement (not over 16 high) 125. Terrarium 126. Potted house plant (not over 18 high) - attach identifying card 127. Plastic canvas item 128. Homemade candle 129. Suncatcher 130. Homemade soap 131. Mardi Gras decoration* 132. Easter decoration* 133. Miscellaneous home improvement item (not fitting any other category) 72 CLASS 3-9 FOOD PRESERVATION Superintendents: Resenda Wilson, Beth Poe Assistant Superintendent: Jacob Wilson 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 All canned foods must be in standard canning jars. Mayonnaise jars, etc., will be disqualified. Check to make sure all items are sealed. Entry must fit the category. Youth canned goods do not advance to State Fair.

73 CLASS 3 CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES JUNIOR UNDER Quart or pint green beans 2. Pint peas (crowder, purple hull, cream, etc.) 3. Pint squash (diced or sliced) 4. Quart or pint tomatoes 5. Quart blackberries, dewberries or boysenberries 6. Quart peaches (halves) 7. Quart pears (halves) 8. Quart pears (sliced) 9. Quart blueberries 10. Quart tomato juice 11. Quart plum juice 12. Quart muscadine juice 13. Quart crabapple juice 14. Quart blueberry juice 15. Quart blackberry, dewberry or boysenberry juice 16. Quart mayhaw juice 17. Quart or pint vegetable soup mix CLASS 4 JELLIES, JAMS AND PRESERVES JUNIOR UNDER Pint or half-pint apple jelly 19. Pint or half pint blackberry, boysenberry or dewberry jelly 20. Pint or half pint blueberry jelly 21. Pint or half pint mayhaw jelly 22. Pint or half pint muscadine jelly 23. Pint or half pint grape jelly 24. Pint or half pint other jelly 25. Pint or half pint crabapple jelly 26. Pint or half pint plum jelly 27. Pint or half-pint blackberry, boysenberry, dewberry jam 28. Pint or half pint blueberry jam 29. Pint or half pint plum jam 30. Pint or half pint fig preserves 31. Pint or half pint pear preserves 32. Pint or half pint peach preserves 33. Pint or half pint dewberry or blackberry preserves 34. Pint or half pint any other preserves 35. Pint or half pint strawberry preserves 36. Pint or half pint strawberry jam 37. Pint or half pint strawberry fig jam 38. Pint or half pint any other jam 73

74 74 CLASS 5 PICKLES AND RELISHES JUNIOR UNDER Pint sweet cucumber pickles - lime treated (cut) 40. Quart cucumber pickles (dill) (whole) 41. Pint bread and butter pickles (cucumber) 42. Pint bread and butter pickles (squash) 43. Pint other vegetable pickles 44. Pint pickled okra 45. Pint chow chow 46. Pint salsa 47. Pint pickled beets (sliced) 48. Pint squash pickles 49. Pint pear relish 50. Pint green tomato pickles CLASS 6 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SENIOR 14 AND OVER 51. Quart or pint green beans 52. Pint peas (crowder, purple hull, cream, etc.) 53. Pint squash (diced or sliced) 54. Pint greens 55. Quart or pint tomatoes 56. Quart dewberries, blackberries or boysenberries 57. Quart pears (halves) 58. Quart peaches (halves) 59. Quart blueberries 60. Quart pears (sliced) CLASS 7 CANNED JUICES SENIOR 14 AND OVER 61. Quart tomato juice 62. Quart blackberry, boysenberry or dewberry juice 63. Quart grape juice 64. Quart plum juice 65. Quart mayhaw juice 66. Quart blueberry juice 67. Quart muscadine juice 68. Quart other juice CLASS 8 PICKLES AND RELISHES SENIOR 14 AND OVER

75 69. Pint chow chow 70. Pint salsa 71. Pint pickled okra 72. Pint sweet cucumber pickles - lime treated (sliced) 73. Pint other vegetable pickles 74. Quart cucumber pickles (dill) 75. Pint green tomato pickles 76. Pint pear relish 77. Pint squash pickles 78. Pint bread and butter pickles (cucumber) 79. Pint bread and butter pickles (squash) 80. Pint or quart fruit pickles (any fruit) 81. Pint pickled beets (sliced) CLASS 9 PRESERVES, JAMS AND JELLIES SENIORS 14 AND OVER 82. Pint or half pint fig preserves 83. Pint or half pint pear preserves 84. Pint or half pint peach preserves 85. Pint or half pint blackberry, boysenberry or dewberry jam 86. Pint or half pint strawberry jam 87. Pint or half pint plum jam 88. Pint or half pint apple jelly 89. Pint or half pint blackberry, boysenberry or dewberry jelly 90. Pint or half pint blueberry jelly 91. Pint or half pint plum jelly 92. Pint or half pint mayhaw jelly 93. Pint or half pint muscadine jelly 94. Pint or half pint grape jelly 95. Pint or half pint other jelly 96. Pint or half pint strawberry preserves 97. Pint or half pint dewberry or blackberry preserves 98. Pint or half pint other preserves 99. Pint or half pint blueberry jam 100. Pint or half pint peach jam 101. Pint or half pint strawberry fig jam 102. Pint or half pint any other jam 103. Pint or half pint crabapple jelly CLASS 10 BAKING Superintendents: Cassandra Scott, Debra Jackson Assistant Superintendent: Marzetta Scott 75

76 All entries must be items that require no refrigeration. All entries must be ones that are cooked or baked, with exception of No Bake cookies. 76 BAKING JUNIOR UNDER 14 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.50 $5.00 $4.50 $ Drop cookies chocolate chip (6) - age 9 2. Drop cookies sugar (6) - age 9 3. Drop cookies chocolate chip (6) - ages Drop cookies sugar (6) - ages Drop cookies other flavor (6) - ages Drop cookies sugar (6) - ages Drop cookies peanut butter (6) - ages Drop cookies other flavor (6) - ages No-Bake Cookies (6) - cookies not baked but otherwise cooked 10. Rolled cookies, any flavor (6) - made with a cookie cutter 11. Bar cookies (6) 12. Iced Cupcakes (3) - age Iced Cupcakes (3) - ages Iced Cupcakes (3) - ages Brownies (6) - age Brownies (6) - ages Brownies (6) - ages Chocolate fudge (6 pieces) 19. Candy (6 pieces) 20. Loaf quick bread (whole loaf) 21. Un-iced pound cake (whole cake) 22. Iced or glazed pound cake (whole cake) 23. Iced layer cake (white or yellow, whole cake) 24. Iced layer cake (chocolate, whole cake) 25. Iced sheet cake 26. Gingerbread (6 pieces) 27. Decorated Cake (*judged on decoration only). Size limited to no more than 24 inches long. *Cake must be hand-decorated by 4-H member. BAKING SENIOR 14 AND OVER 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $6.00 $5.50 $5.00 $4.50 $ Drop cookies any flavor (6) 29. Rolled cookies -- any flavor (6) - cut with cookie cutter 30. Bar cookies, any flavor (6)

77 31. No-bake cookies, any flavor (6) - not baked in oven, but cooked otherwise 32. Chocolate Fudge (6 pieces) 33. Pralines (6 pieces) 34. Other homemade candy (6 pieces) 35. Brownies (6) 36. Iced cupcakes (3) 37. Loaf quick bread (entire loaf) 38. Un-iced pound cake (whole cake) 39. Iced or glazed pound cake (whole cake) 40. Iced layer cake (white or yellow, whole cake) 41. Iced layer cake (chocolate, whole cake) 42. Iced sheet cake 43. German chocolate cake (whole cake) 44. Other iced cake (whole cake) 45. Gingerbread (6 pieces) 46. Sweet rolls (yeast) (3 rolls) 47. Yeast rolls (3 rolls) 48. Decorated Cake (*judged on decoration only). Size limited to no more than 24 inches long. *Cake must be hand-decorated by 4-H member. **Note: All baked goods should be cooked or baked thoroughly. Cookies, brownies, candies, etc., should be placed on a paper plate and then in a zip-type storage bag. The fair tag should be taped to the outside of the bag. Cakes should be exhibited uncut; please use disposable cake platters and cover the cake. All items should be home-made by the 4-H er. Items not picked up will be discarded. SECTION R Please obtain all instructions, entry forms, and tags from the Rapides Extension Office, 300 Grady Britt Drive, Alexandria, SPECIAL SCHOOL DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All classes of this division are open for competition to those students enrolled in St. Mary s Day School, Pinecrest State School, Louisiana Special Education Center and Pecan Grove Training Center and special education classes. 2. Only 2013 products may be exhibited in all classes. 77

78 3. Each exhibitor may enter only one article in each premium number, with a maximum of 15 items. 4. Exhibit numbers, tags, and additional information will be available at the 4-H Office by September 2, All worthy exhibits that do not receive a premium will receive a ribbon. 6. Exhibits are to be entered on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. All exhibits will be released on Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7. All items are to be picked up at the Rapides Parish Fair between the hours of 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, Articles not picked up after the Rapides Parish Fair must be picked up by 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 14, At the end of this period, if not claimed, these will be discarded. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $ Basketry 2. Beadwork 3. Birdhouse (decorative) 4. Bulletin Board 5. Christmas tree ornaments 6. Christmas wreath 7. Other holiday wreath 8. Christmas decoration (not a wreath) 9. Other holiday decoration (not a wreath) 10. Creative wall hanging 11. Candle 12. Ceramics cast (glazed or underglazed) 13. Ceramics cast (stain) 14. Ceramics handcrafted 15. Decoupage 16. Drawing - original 17. Door decoration (not a wreath, Christmas) 18. Door decoration (not a wreath, general) 19. Decorative keychain 20. Decorative magnet 21. Decorative pillow 22. Dried flower arrangement 23. Door knob hanger 24. Decorative storage container 25. Handmade flowers 26. Hair accessory 27. Handprint art (turkey, etc) 28. Handmade musical instrument 29. Egg carton art 78

79 30. Glass craft 31. Graphics (ink, pencil, other) 32. Jewelry 33. Mosaics 34. Macramé 35. Metal work 36. Rubber stamp creation 37. Rigid wall accessory 38. Paper craft 39. Placemat 40. Pinecone art 41. Pencil holder 42. Pot holder 43. Paint by number 44. Popsicle stick creation 45. Paper mache 46. Painting (decorative on a functional object) 47. Painting (watercolor) 48. Plaster item (made from a mold) 49. Stenciled item 50. String art 51. Sun catcher 52. Stained glass 53. Sand art 54. Sponge painting 55. Tie-dyed- t-shirt 56. Tie-dyed other 57. Woodcraft 58. Weaving 59. Woodburning 79

80 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPEN SHOWS SECTION S PAGE Open Junior Beef Breeding Show (Rules & Regulations listed with show) SECTION T PAGE Open Poultry Show (Rules & Regulations listed with show) SECTION U PAGE Open Goat Show (Rules & Regulations listed with show) SECTION V PAGE Open Rabbit Show (Rules & Regulations listed with show) SECTION W PAGE Special Contests (Rules & Regulations listed with shows) 80

81 SECTION S OPEN JUNIOR BEEF BREEDING SHOW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 TH 10:00 AM Superintendents: Peggy Williams and Tunk Andries RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All classes of this division are open to Youth exhibitors from Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Sabine, St. Landry, Vernon, West Feliciana and Winn Parishes. Exhibitors in other parishes will be notified after the entry deadline date, provided that barn space is available. 2. Exhibitors must be under 20 years of age as of January 1, 2013, to be eligible to participate in the show. 3. Animals may enter the barn beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 10 th, and must be in the barn by 12:00 noon on Friday, October 11 th. All cattle must remain in the barn until 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 13 th. 4. Entry forms must be postmarked on or before October 1, 2013 to be eligible to participate in the Open Junior Beef Breeding Show. These forms should be mailed to: RAPIDES PARISH FAIR 300 Grady Britt Drive Alexandria, LA Entry forms may be obtained from your local County Agent. 5. All animals must be registered with their respective breed associations, and transferred to the name of the Youth exhibitor, by the entry deadline, October 1, 2013 to be eligible to participate in the Youth Open Junior Beef Breeding Show. 6. Exhibitors will be limited to one (1) animal per class. 7. All exhibitors are required to furnish water and feed troughs, feed and hay. No hay to be used for feed or bedding in bedding area. Exhibitors will be responsible for care of their animals, cleaning stalls and aisles during fair. 81

82 8. All animals must be tied in their assigned spaces from 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. each day (except for grooming & exhibiting). Exhibitors violating this rule will forfeit premium money. 9. Premium checks will be mailed to exhibitors following the show. Exhibitors who leave prior to the release time will forfeit all premium money. 10. All Bulls MUST be shown with nose leads. 11. Exhibitors are required to show their own animal. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 $15.00 INDIVIDUAL BREED CLASSES WILL BE FORMED WITH FIVE (5) OR MORE ENTRIES PER BREED. The following classifications will be used for all breeds in the Open Junior Beef Breeding Show. 1. SPRING HEIFER CALF, calved March 1 April 30, JUNIOR HEIFER CALF, calved Jan. 1 Feb. 28, WINTER HEIFER CALF, calved Nov. 1 Dec. 31, SENIOR HEIFER CALF, calved Sept. 1 Oct. 31, LATE SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER, calved July 1 Aug. 31, EARLY SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER, calved May 1 June 30, SPRING YEARLING HEIFER, calved March 1 April 30, JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER, calved Jan. 1 Feb. 28, SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER, calved Sept. 1 Dec. 31, TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER, calved May 1 Aug. 31, SPRING BULL CALF, calved March 1 April 30, JUNIOR BULL CALF, calved Jan. 1 Feb. 28, WINTER BULL CALF, calved Nov. 1 Dec. 31, SENIOR BULL CALF, calved Sept, 1 Oct. 31, LATE SUMMER YEARLING BULL, calved July 1 Aug. 31, EARLY SUMMER YEARLING BULL, calved May 1 June 30, SPRING YEARLING BULL, calved March 1 April 30, JUNIOR YEARLING BULL, calved Jan. 1 Feb. 28, SENIOR YEARLING BULL, calved Sept. 1 Dec. 31, TWO YEAR OLD BULL, calved May 1 Aug. 31, CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette 22. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette 23. CHAMPION BULL Rosette 24. RESERVE CHAMPION BULL Rosette All breed champions will compete for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Grand Champions 82

83 25. SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - $100 Rosette 26. RESERVE SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - $75 Rosette 27. SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION BULL - $100 Rosette 28. RESERVE SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION BULL - $75 Rosette COMMERCIAL HEIFER DIVISION 1. This division is subject to the General Rules and Regulations in addition to these Division Rules. 2. Any Crossbred/Grade Heifer is eligible to enter the Commercial Heifer Division. 3. Official weigh-in will be at check-in. Commercial Heifers will show by weight with no top. 4. The Heifer must have a tag in ear when she comes to the show in October. 5. Heifers must check-in and be tied in place at specified time and date on Schedule of Events. 6. Each exhibitor will be allowed to weigh in three Heifers at tag in and will be allowed to show three of the Heifers at the show. 7. Commercial Heifers to be judged as shown on soundness, quality, conformation and their usefulness as replacement heifers. 8. Each exhibitor must be able to show their Heifers unassisted. Heifers will be shown at halter. Clipping of the head, belly and dewlap is all that is allowed. NO GROOMING AIDS EXCEPT SOAP AND WATER MAY BE USED ON SHOW DAY. (For example, no tail balls, no hoof paint, no adhesives, no show sheen, no shaving cream, etc.). Hair must be brushed down. 9. Number of classes will be determined by the Commercial Heifer Committee based on the number of Heifers exhibited. 10. The Commercial Heifer Show will be split between Brahman Influence and Non-Brahman Influence. 11. Must be polled or behorned. 12. Minimum weight for Commercial Heifers will be 400 lbs. with no maximum weight limit. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $25.00 $22.50 $20.00 $17.50 $15.00 Champion Rosette 83

84 SHOWMANSHIP 1. All contestants must use their own animals. 2. In all classes, the age of the contestant is computed as of January 1, st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $15.00 $12.50 $10.00 $7.50 $5.00 CLASSES: years of age and over years of age years of age years of age and under SECTION T OPEN POULTRY Superintendent: Randy Turner Assistant Superintendent: Jim Brownlee, Elizabeth Brownlee 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/tyhphoid within 90 days prior to admittance to the fair. RULES AND REGULATIONS No mixed breed chickens will be allowed. 1. Exhibitors will have no limit. 2. Birds will be judged by the American Standard of Poultry Perfection (not in comparison), which requires purebred breeds only and no crosses. 3. No exhibit other than that in good health and in good condition will be received in the show. 84

85 4. 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. 5. Birds may be entered as cockerels, pullets, cocks and hens. 6. Rapides Poultry Club Open Show birds will be entered Friday, October 11, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 7. Official release time for all birds is Sunday, October 13, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. The Rapides Parish Fair Association is not responsible for animals left after 6:30 p.m. There will be no exceptions. 8. All 4-H birds will automatically be entered in the Open Poultry Show. 9. All birds must be tested for the thyphoid/pullorum. On September 22, 2012, any bird needing testing will be done free of charge at the Dewitt Livestock Complex from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. 10. No birds over 2 years old will be allowed to show. 11. All bird must be tested in order to show. 12. Judging as follows: Premium paid: SINGLE: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $5.00 $4.50 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 CLASSES: Poultry classes of cockerels, pullets, cocks and hens will include classes accepted by American Standard of Perfection. Champion Standard - Rosette + Plaque Res. Champion Standard - Rosette Champion Bantam - Rosette + Plaque Res. Champion Bantam - Rosette Champion Duck - Rosette + Plaque Res. Champion Duck - Rosette Best of Show - Rosette + Plaque 85

86 SECTION U OPEN JUNIOR GOAT SHOW MARKET AND BREEDING DOES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 TH 10:00 AM Superintendents: Tunk Andries, Terry Washington RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All classes of this division are open to Youth exhibitors from Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Sabine, St. Landry, Vernon, West Feliciana, and Winn Parishes. Exhibitors in other parishes will be notified after the entry deadline date, provided that barn space is available 2. Exhibitors must be under 20 years of age as of January 1, 2013, to be eligible to participate in the show. 3. Animals may enter the barn beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 10 th, and must be in the barn by 12:00 noon on Friday, October 11 th. All goats must remain in the barn until 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 13 th. 4. Entry forms must be postmarked on or before October 1, 2013, to be eligible to participate in the Open Junior Goat Show. These forms should be mailed to: Rapides Parish Fair 300 Grady Britt Drive Alexandria LA All animals must be registered with their respective breed associations, and transferred to the name of the youth exhibitor, by the entry deadline, October 1, 2013, to be eligible to participate in the Youth Open Goat Breeding Show. 6. Exhibitors will be limited to one (1) animal per class. (Exception: Market Class) (Market limited to three (3) total entries.) 7. All exhibitors are required to furnish water and feed troughs, feed and hay. No hay to be used for feed or bedding in the bedding area. Exhibitors will be responsible for care of their animals, cleaning stalls and aisles during fair. 8. All animals must be tied in their assigned spaced from 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. each day (except for grooming and exhibiting). Exhibitors violating this rule will forfeit premium money. 86

87 9. Premium checks will be mailed to exhibitors following the show. Exhibitors who leave prior to the release time will forfeit all premium money. 10. Exhibitors are required to show their own animal. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $20.00 $17.50 $15.00 $12.50 $10.00 MARKET GOATS 1. All goats must be dehorned. 2. All goats must not show evidence of permanent incisors. 3. Weter or doe goats are eligible to show. 4. 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. 5. All goats must be slick sheared within 7 days prior to the show. 6. Market Goats must be dehorned, polled, or disbudded. Any scurs or horn structures must be blunted and not exceed one inch in length, 7. Champion Market Goat will receive $ Reserve Champion Market Goat will get $50. 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 (6 teeth and over) 4. Does showing in the Commercial Market Doe classes cannot be entered or shown in the Market Goat division. 5. All Commercial Market Does must have an ear tag for identification in the class. 6. Commercial Does can be shown with hair or slick sheared. 7. All Commercial Does may be shown with horns or dehorned. JUNIOR BREEDING GOAT SHOW 1. All breeding goats must have registration papers. They may be purebred or percentage does. 2. Breeds for Breeding Goats 1) Registered Full Blood 2) Registered Percentage 3) AOB 87

88 CLASSES 1. January 1, June 30, July 1, December 31, January 1, June 30, July 1, December 31, July 1, June 30, Born June 20, 2010 and older 7. Grand Champion Female 8. Reserve Grand Champion Female 9. Supreme Champion Doe - $ Reserve Supreme Champion Doe - $ Grand Champion Buck 12. Reserve Grand Champion Buck 13. Supreme Champion Buck $ Reserve Supreme Champion Buck $50.00 SHOWMANSHIP 1. All contestants must use their own animals. 2. In all classes, the age of the contestant is computed as of January 1, st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th $15.00 $12.50 $10.00 $7.50 $5.00 CLASSES: years of age and older years of age years of age years of age and under SECTION V OPEN RABBIT SHOW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 AM Superintendent: Joel Petrus 1. Open to all exhibitors. 2. Must use a rabbit that is in the show. 3. For more information, contact: Central Louisiana Rabbit Breeders Association Mona Or visit website at: 88

89 SECTION W SPECIAL CONTESTS PRETTY COW CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 PM RULES AND PREMIUMS 1. Any beef or dairy animal entered in the 2013 Rapides Fair is eligible for the contest 2. 4-H/FFA member does not have to own the cow that is entered in the pretty cow contest. 3. Exhibitor must be able to control animal. If they cannot control animal, they will be disqualified and asked to leave the ring. 4. All animals must have current health papers. 5. All animals must have head dress. 6. Contestant must have a description of costume, name of animal, age, breed, weight, color of eyes, and an introduction to be read in the ring when the cow is being introduced. 7. Entries are to be made to Peggy Williams by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, st Place $ nd Place $ rd Place $20.00 ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 PM Superintendents: Elizabeth Brownlee, Martha Petrus 1. Open to Adults and Children. 2. Will have to crow like a rooster. 3. Children: 7-10 Adults: 19 and up Trophy awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 89

90 BEST DRESSED CHICKEN CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 PM Superintendents: Elizabeth Brownlee, Martha Petrus 1. Open to all 4-H and FFA members. 2. Must have poultry in the 4-H show. 3. Dress the bird in the best costume you can think up! 4. Will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. 5. Must use a chicken that is in the 4-H Poultry Show. 1st Place $ nd Place $ rd Place $ H RABBIT COSTUME CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 PM 1. Open to all youth exhibitors 2. Dress rabbit in best costume you can think of! 1st Place $ nd Place $ rd Place $10.00 Awards will be provided by Central Louisiana Rabbit Breeders Association UGLIEST RABBIT CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 NOON 1. Open to 4-H and Open Rabbit exhibitors. 2. Bring your ugliest healthy rabbit. 90 Awards will be provided by Central Louisiana Rabbit Breeders Association

91 BUNNY COSTUME CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 NOON 1. Open to 4-H and Open Rabbit exhibitors. 2. Dress rabbit in the best costume you can think of! Awards will be provided by Central Louisiana Rabbit Breeders Association RABBIT-THEMED ARTS & CRAFTS COMPETITION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 A.M. 1. Open to all 4-H and Open Rabbit exhibitors. 2. Any arts and crafts are eligible as long as they are rabbitthemed. Awards will be provided by Central Louisiana Rabbit Breeders Association HAY STACKING CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 PM Superintendents: Elizabeth Brownlee, Jim Brownlee 1. Open to all 4-H and FFA members. 2. Must be able to pick up at least 30 lbs. or more. 3. Must be a team of 2 people in the same age group. RULES 1. Will have an obstacle course to run and then you will have to have one person on the trailer to stack and the other person to throw the hay to the stacker. 2. Best time will win. Hay will have to be stacked the right way on trailer and on ground. 91