2024 Brown County 4-H Fair Preview

2024 BROWN COUNTY

A goat at the Brown County 4-H Fair last year Photographed by Bella Hobbs

CONTENTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, May 28

6:30 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Halter & Showmanship H&PA

Thursday, May 30

5-7 p.m. Entry of 4-H & Mini Nonanimal Exhibits NO Garden or Flower EH

Sunday, June 2

3 p.m. 4-H Cat Show SP

Saturday, June 8

8 a.m. 4-H Dog Agility SP

Noon 4-H Dog Show Obedience and Showmanship SP

10 a.m. - Noon Entry of 4-H Garden and Flower Project EH

Sunday, June 9

6 a.m. 4-H Entry of Livestock

7 p.m. Queen /Princess Pageant 4-H Senior Award Ceremony 4-H Fashion Revue during intermission SP

Monday, June 10

6 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Ambassador

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CA – Commercial Area

eH – Exhibit Hall

GS – Grandstand

GSS – Goat/Sheep/ Swine Barn 1

H&pA – Horse & Pony Arena

pRC – Poultry/Rabbit/ Cattle Barn 2

SAB – Show Arena Barn (livestock) 3

Sp – Stage/Pavilion Area (Livestock) 3

Quiz & Breed ID PRC SAB

Tuesday, June 11

8 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Ambassador Showmanship SAB

9 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show SAB

7 p.m. 4-H Goat Show SAB

Wednesday, June 12

6 p.m. 4-H Cattle Show SAB

7:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show SAB

BOARD & STAFF

Thursday, June 13

9 a.m. 4-H Poultry Show PRC

7 p.m. 4-H Swine Show SAB

Friday, June 14

10 a.m. 4-H Grand Champion Photos (animals & inside projects) Livestock Auction photos to follow SAB

6 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Master

Showmanship Contest SAB

7 p.m. 4-H Large Animal Master Showmanship Contest SAB

Saturday, June 15

9 a.m. Livestock Auction SAB

10 p.m. Livestock Release SAB

Sunday, June 16

Morning Barn clean-up Barns

7 p.m. 4-H Swine Show SAB

Saturday, June 22

9 a.m 4-H Horse & Pony

English and Western Riding and Contesting Barns

7 p.m. 4-H Swine Show SAB

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2024 4-H Fair Board

Andy Bond

Tom Carter

Travis Heltman

Bill Huber

Melissa Huber

Jack Jenkins

Maggie Jenkins

Bill Kelp

Christy Lane

Franklin Lane

Jessica Lewis

Josh McConnell

Jamie Sichting

Mike Smith

Rachelle Smith

Mark Stargell

Matt Stargell

Kim Stout

Jessica Wagers

Kyle Wagers

2024 4-H Council

Andy Bond

Sam Fox

Megan Kakavecos

Harry Poling

Lacey Sichting

Rachelle Smith

Mark Stargell

Kim Stout

Kristina Terrill

Addie True

Sara Warren

Christie Wilson

2024 extension Board

Trent Austin

Keith Baker

Brent Bohbrink

Andy Bond

Jane Donaldson

Katie Finney

Rick Kelley

Karen Kirby

Hannah Lee

Freida Milnes

Janet Perkins

Allison Roberts

Atina Rozhon

Scott Rudd

Chrissy Shore

Chad Wagler

Livestock Auction Committee

Brenda Badger

Jenise Bohbrink

Andy Bond

Joey Bond

Mandy Chittum

Diane Pedersen

p-CAReT

Jenise Bohbrink

Karen Kirby

Hannah Lee

Harry Poling

2024

GRANDSTAND EVENTS

Pre-Fair Special Event

Saturday June 8th

7PM

Trac T or Pull

u P T o age 2 — F ree

a ge 3 - 5 — $5.00 each a ge 6 - a dulT — $20.00

Pi T s — $25.00 P er P erson

Monday June 10th

7PM

FlaT Track r acing g eneral a dmission

Tuesday June 11th

7PM

o bs Tacle r acing g eneral a dmission

Thursday June 13th

7PM

m ud r ace g eneral a dmission

Friday June 14th

7PM d emoli T ion d erby g eneral a dmission

Saturday June 15th k ids Power w heels m ud b og Free 5 P m

m ud b og r ace g eneral a dmission 7 P m

General Admission

Age 12 – Adult -- $15.00

Children 4 – 11 - $10.00

Children 3 & under – FREE

Pit Admission - $25.00 per person

CLUB LEADERS

Jenise Bohbrink

Goat Getters/junior leaders

Mandy Chittum

LCLB/leader

Trina Deal

4-H Gang/leader

Dianna Haines

4-H Gang/assistant

Judy Hamilton

Sewing

Brittany Harsch

Birds/Cat Tails leader

Katrina Harsch

Goat-Getters Leader

Emma Ahner

Emerson Alexander

William Alexander

Marcy Allen

Michelle Allen

Memphis Anderson

Jacob Benenati

Natalia Benenati

Daniel Billingsley

Allison Blee

Averi Bohbrink

Owen Bohbrink

Alexander Bowman

Corbin Brahaum

Roan Brahaum

Kailynn Brummett

Awna Bryenton

Bristol Bryenton

Abigail Card

William Card

Chris Cecil

Luke Cleary

Finn Clephane

Henry Clifford

Samuel Clifford

Britt Copeland

Lilyanna Cravens

Megan Cumberledge

Nathan Cumberledge

Jazleigh Davis

Maximus Day

Victor Doty

Anna East

Lily Elliott

Karma England

Lola England

Noah Erdmann

Veronica Erick

Hadleigh Fawbush

Marcin Kaganek

SS instructor

Bill Kelp

Lambchoppers leader

Brittney Ketring

Soccer

Joel Kirby

SS instructor

Karen Kirby

SS instructor

Hannah Lee pork

Folks leader

MiKayla McCoy

Rabbit leader

Mollie Finley

Katie Finney

Sam Fox

Willow Frost

Garren Gaddis

Morgan Gardner

Eli Gordon

Benjamin Hall

Ayla Hammes

Bree Hammes

Karma Harrison

Chloe Harsch

Eleanor Harsch

Emma Huber

Ryder Hunter

Lydia Irish

Jurnee Jacobs

Alayna Jacobus

Alexzander Jones

Anna Jones

Avery Kakavecos

Kennedy Kakavecos

Madison Kakavecos

Chesney KInnick

Jonathan Kirchhofer

Samuel Kirchhofer

Maverick Kolacz

Drelynn Konkle

Avalon LaGiglia

Hayden Lawson

Savannah Lawson

Abby Magner

Coleman Mathis

Jamie Mathis

Lauren Mathis

Ron Mathis

Lincoln McCormack

Graham McFall

Anela McQueen

Christopher parker

SS/instructor

Diane pedersen

Cattle Crossings leader

Bob perry

SS/coordinator

John Rodgers

SS instructor

Chrissy Shores

Pork Folks leader

Jamie Sichting

Lambchoppers leader

MEMBERS

Gertie Mercer

Henry Mercer

Ailee Metsch

Mason Micheals

James Mobley

Lillian Mobley

Timber Morgan

Jonah Muncy

Easton Murphy

Hayden Myers

Amos Ness

Elijah Ness

Eric Page

Sydney Peek

Zachary Peek

Cordelia Phillips

Violet Phillips

Grace Plumlee

Haley Plumlee

Bryson Poe

Chloe Poling

Savannah Poling

Aubree Priddy

Joel Przybyla

Marie Przybyla

Brooke Reed

Jackson Reed

Evan Roberson

Damon Robison

Bryson Rusin

Reese Russell

Ariel Salas

Jaclyn Salinas

Marqi Satter

Merci Satter

Amelia Sexton

Reva Shugars

Kason Simmons

Darby Sisson

Lacey Sichting

Lambchoppers leader

Amanda Sisson

Cattle Crossings leader

Alex Slaten

Birds/Cat Tails leader

Kim Stout H&P leader

Ann Stringer

Muddy Paws leader

Kristie Tiernan BOTS

Rory Sisson

Hunter Sizemore

Michaela Smith

Haylee Snyder

Amy Spalding

Declan Spalding

Oren Spalding

Caleigha Spivey

Daelin Spivey

Elizabeth Stakelbeck

Matthew Stargell

Oliver Starr

Avery Stewart

Bennett Still

Lucas Stoddard

Annabelle Stowers

John Stowers

Alysa Studebaker

Maccoy Sutter

Dylan Tiernan

Norah Tiernan

Addie True

Logan Tryon

Alivia Vitale

Darius Vitale

Jeffery Vitale

Lilly Voils

Ruby Wagers

Ella Warford

Evelyn Warren

Jackson Warren

Caleb Wesley

Cali Wesley

Benjamin Wilkerson

Aurora Wilson

Gideon Wilson

Alanna Woods

Reece Wrightsman

MiNi MEMBERS

Kyndall Allen

Grayson Brown

Wyatt Burton

Clayton Clements

Jaeleigh Davis

Iris Eaton

Lily Eaton

Poppy Eaton

Holden Fox

Corbin Harsch

Reese Jacobs

Maverick Kaganek

Maximilian Kaganek

Hadley Kakavecos

Coltin Keller

Juniper McCabe

Anora McGlothlin

Lawrence Moore

James Northard

Jett O’Daniels

Maggie O’Daniels

Ella Plumlee

Evelynn Poe

Baillee Proctor

Willa Quintero

Bryar Reed

Sawyer Reynolds

Jackson Roberds

Dominic Robison

Mackenzie Sadtler

Haysel Sexton

Augustus Tenbarge

Gabriel Tincher

Eli Vanderzyden

Zachary Warren

McCormick Wilcock

Sawyer Wilcock

BROwN COUNTy FAiR BABy CONTEST

DAT e : Monday, June 10, 2024

TiMe: 6 p m (check-in begins 5:30 p m )

LOCAT i ON : Brown County 4-H Pavilion Building

e NTRY i NFORMAT i ON & RUL e S

1 Contestant or parent(s) must be a resident of Brown County

2 Entry fee is $10 Cash or money order (made out to Brown County Fair Association)

3 Entry forms will be available at the Purdue Extension Office

4 Completed forms MUST either be:

Mailed to address below: Brown County Fair Association Attn: Baby Contest PO Box 1481 Nashville, IN 47448 or may be dropped off to a staff member by 4 p m at: Brown County Fair Association Purdue Extension-Brown County Attn: Baby Contest

BROwN COUNTy FAiR JUNiOR/LiTTLES CONTEST

DATe: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7 p m (Arrive 15 minutes early)

LOCATiON: Pavilion at the Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds

AGe CATeGORieS: Age is determined by age of child as of the day of the contest

Junior King & Junior Queen (12-15 years old)

Junior Prince & Junior Princess (9-11 years old)

Junior Mister & Junior Miss (6-8)

Little Mister & Little Miss (3-5)

eLiGiBiLiTY: Children must be a Brown County Resident

JUDGiNG: Children are judged on personality, interaction with judges, and response to questions .

WHAT TO WeAR: Girls should wear a nice dress and boys should wear dress pants and shirt

NO FORMAL WEAR WILL BE ALLOWED

eNTRY Fee: $10 00

Entry Fee and Registration Form deadline is Friday, June 7, 2024,

Make checks payable to: Brown County Fair Association,

Mail application and entry fee to:

Brown County Fair Association

Attn: Junior – Littles Contest

P O Box 1481 Nashville IN 47448 or May be dropped off to a staff member by 4 p m at:

Brown County Fair Association Purdue Extension-Brown County

Attn: Junior – Littles Contest 802 Memorial Drive

P O Box 1481 Nashville, IN 47448

Do NOT mail to the above address or leave money in the drop box, thank you!

Any questions call/text Maggie Evans by phone, 812-325-0517

Maximilian Kaganek was the winner of the 2022 Junior Mister contest File photo

PO Box 1481 802 Memorial Drive Nashville, IN 47448

Do NOT mail to the above address or leave money in the drop box, thank you!

5 *Payment MUST be submitted with registration form

6 Baby categories include: 3-6 months, 7-9 months, 10-12 months, 1 year old (12-24 months) and 2 year old (24-36 months) All must be the listed age by June 10, 2024

7 Awards will be given for first and second place of age categories and overall winner

8 Babies are judged on the theme, personality and interaction with the judges

9 The contest will be held Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Brown County Fairgrounds Pavilion Bldg

10 Entry deadline is Friday, June 7, 2024

Any questions call/text Maggie Evans by phone, 812-325-0517

Grace Floren, with her mother Jill, was one of two first place winners three- to six-month-old category at the 2022 Brown County Fair Baby Contest File photo

BROwN COUNTy FAiR QUEEN PAgEANT

The 2024 Brown County Fair Queen and Princess will be crowned at the Brown County 4-H Fair, Sunday, June 9 at 7 p m in the Pavilion on the Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds Entry fee is $50 You may obtain a sponsor to help you with this cost, if you choose Your parents/family/ friend or a business/organization may sponsor you

Forms are available at the Purdue Extension Office inside or outside in the Fair Information Box located next to the door Applications are due Friday, June 7, 2024

RULeS, ReSpONSiBiLiTieS

Participants must meet the following rules & responsibilities:

1 Queen contestants must be at least 18 years of age and cannot have reached their 22nd birthday on or before June 1, 2025 A Queen representative may be 17 at the time of the State Fair Queen Competition (January 2025), provided she turns 18 before or on June 1, 2025

2 Contestants no less than 16 but not reaching 18 as of June 1, 2025, will compete in the *Brown County Fair Princess Competition* held at the same time as the Brown County Fair Queen Competition Contestants in the princess category will participate in the same judging events as the queen contestants

3 Contestants must currently reside in Brown County or live in an adjoining county, taking part in activities within Brown County

4 Contestants must be an active member of at least one organization in her community, such as church group, 4-H, scouts, etc

5 Any contestant who has competed or participated in a prior Indiana State Fair Queen Competition is ineligible to compete again

6 Any contestant who has previously been awarded the title of Miss Brown County Fair Queen is ineligible to compete again

7 The queen and her court must participate in various activities throughout the 2023 Brown County Fair and may be invited to participate in non-fair-related actives in the community during her reign

8 The winning entrant is required to attend and compete in the Indiana State Fair Queen Competition held in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 3-5, 2024

9 Participants should give thoughtful consideration to their use of social media and be advised the Brown County Queen Competition reviews all participants’ internet presence for appropriate behavior

10 No professional model is eligible — a professional model is one who earns her livelihood by modeling A contestant who has had training or schooling in the modeling field, has been paid on occasion for modeling, or works for a fashion board is not considered a professional model

11 If the crowned queen is not able to fulfill her duties as the 2023 Brown County Fair Queen, the contestant named first runner-up will assume the title of the 2023 Brown County Fair Queen

12 Under no circumstances will it be allowed for the contestant to consume or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs at any queen activity or during the fair In addition, the use of tobacco products, regardless of age, is not permitted at any queen activity or during the fair

13 Contestants will conduct themselves in a courteous, respectful manner, exhibit good sportsmanship and demonstrate reasonable conflict-management skills

14 If any of the rules and responsibilities listed above are not followed by the contestant, the Fair Queen chairperson and the Fair Board Executive Committee have the right to disqualify the contestant from the competition

*Monetary scholarships will be awarded to the queen, court and princess*

JUDGiNG GUiDeLiNeS

Contestants will be judged based on poise, personality and the ability to converse

The judging is divided into three divisions:

1. iNTeRvieW: Solid, black pants or skirt; Solid, white top (blouse, jacket, etc )

Each contestant will have nine minutes alone before the judges, answering impromptu questions asked by each judge interview: 50 Points Total Ability to converse: 20 points personality: 15 points poise: 15 points

2. pROFeSSiONAL WeAR: Suit, pant suit, jumpsuit or dress

A suit does not have to be of the same fabric — separates are allowed Suit worn for the interview may also be worn for the Professional Wear category professional Wear: 20 Points Total

posture and poise: 10 points overall impression: 10 points

3. FORMAL WeAR: Formal gown or tuxedo

Any style tuxedo is acceptable and must include pants, shirt, jacket and tie When choosing a formal gown, at least one portion of the hemline must be floor length (touching the floor or top of the contestant’s foot) A gown with the skirt split above the knee (more than two inches above the kneecap), a low-cut bodice and/ or cut/design is inappropriate for the competition and may be

discounted by the judges upon their decision evening Gown: 30 Points Total Stage presence: 15 points overall impression: 10 points on-Stage Question: 5 Points

Points and score sheets are for the judges’ assessment only Final selection is the judges’ decision

ReHeARSALS AND pRACTiCeS

1 Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 3, Wednesday, June 5, and Friday, June 7 all at 7:30 p m at the fairgrounds* It is recommended that contestants bring shoes they intend to wear in the competition

2 Rehearsals are NOT required by state, but rather something our county does

3 It is YOUR responsibility to prepare yourself for the competition, whether through attending these rehearsals or practicing on your own

*Rehearsal dates are subject to change All contestants will be contacted in the event of a schedule change

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Director, Maggie Evans, at 812-325-0517

Lilly Voils wins 2023 Brown County Fair Queen File photo

BROwN COUNTy FAiR OPEN CLASS

e x H i B i T D RO p-O FF:

All exhibits checked in at Exhibit Building

Nonperishables: Friday, June 7 from 4 to 7 p m Late entries: Saturday, June 8 from 9 to 10 a m

perishables: Saturday, June 8 from 10 a m to noon

e x H i B i T B U i LD i NG H OURS:

June 10 to June 15, 6 to 10 p m

e x H i B i T p i CK - U p:

June 16 from 2 to 4 p m

No early pick-ups

G e N e RAL RUL e S:

Entries are open to ALL residents of Brown County or members of a Brown County organization with no limitation of age

No limits on the number of entries unless designated in a department

NOTE: Where specific rules apply, they will be explained under individual categories

Miscellaneous is only for the articles where there is no specific category (More than one entry may be made in miscellaneous provided they are different )

Entries must have been completed or grown by the exhibitor after June 30, 2023

Non-perishable exhibits will be accepted on:

June 7 from 4 to 7 p m

Late entries will be accepted on: June 8 from 9 to 10 a m

perishables: Floriculture, Gardening & Culinary Arts exhibits will be accepted on June 8, 10 a m to noon

The Danish system of judging (where a project is judged on its own merit by certain guidelines) will be used, and each placing will be determined by the judge according to the quality of the exhibits Any number of first, second and third places may be awarded No one will be allowed

to watch the judging except those officially designated

All exhibits will be marked with a ribbon to designate the placing following the judging No monetary awards are given

A champion and reserve champion ribbon may be awarded from the blue-ribbon winners in each category, providing there are at least three (3) blue ribbons in the category Honorable Mention ribbons may be awarded when merited

Open Class is NOT responsible for lost or damaged exhibits

Exhibits must be claimed on June 16 from 2 to 4 p m Exhibits may not be removed between the time of official entry and release Exhibits will not be released before Sunday, 2 pm Open Class

is not responsible for exhibits left after June 16

The entry slip is used to list all of your entries The white copy will stay in our records and the yellow copy will go home with you after Check-in You (or a designated pick-up person) must bring the yellow slip the day exhibits are released The entry slips are available in advance at the Extension Office or will be available at check-in

CUL i NARY ARTS

Recipe required — printed or typewritten on a card

General Rules for all Food preparation

1 Any number of baked products may be entered in any class providing they are not the same product

2 All food products must be exhibited on disposable plates and covered with clear plastic wrap

3 All exhibits become the property of the Brown County 4-H Fair

4 Recipe required (printed or typewritten on a card) Name and address on the reverse side If it’s an old family recipe you do not want to reveal, you must include a list of ingredients Recipes become the property of the Open Class Department with the right to use them in the future

5 Health Department requirements for Baked Product Competitions: filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling and meringue – whether cooked or uncooked are not permitted to contain cream cheese, whipped cream/sour cream topping, milk, evaporated

Janet Kramer, left, points out pie entries to judges Jason Kirchhofer, second from left, and Judy Games, third from right, before the start of the 2017 Brown County Fair Pie Contest File photo

Draven Cox

Craig Austin

UPCOMING SHOWS

May 15

May 18

May

May 24

June

June 16

June 22 (afternoon)

June 22

July 16

July 19

July 27

Aug 24-25

Sept 5

Sept 6

Sept 8

Sept 21

Sept

Sept 27

Nov 23

Nov 24

milk, unpasteurized eggs or egg whites Pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160 degrees F may be used Eggs from a grocery store have been pasteurized

6 Judges and individuals who will consume products from county competitions should be informed they are at risk for food borne illness The established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which is a potentially hazardous food has been properly prepared or handled before, during or following the competition

CATeGORY 1: Cakes: frosted or unfrosted

Class: 1 White

2 Chocolate

3 Other

4 Cupcakes

CATeGORY 2: Cookies (with icing or without)

Class: 1 Six drop

4-H exhibits on display for everyone to see in the Exhibit Building during the Brown County 4-H Fair File photo

2 Six bar

3 Six Rolled & shaped

4 Six miscellaneous (other than above)

CATeGORY 3: Brownies (six)

CATeGORY 4: Yeast breads

Class: 1 White - one loaf

2 Whole wheat - one loaf

3 Dinner rolls - six any shape

4 Sweet rolls - six any shape

CATeGORY 5: Quick bread

Class: 1 Fruit loaf

2 Veggie loaf

3 Cornbread or muffins

4 Other than above, includes biscuits, turnovers & scones

5 Coffee cakes

CATeGORY 6: Decorated cakes

Cake form or real cake exhibit must remain at fair all week

Class: 1 Special occasion

2 Cupcakes (three)

CATeGORY 7: Candy

Class: 1 Fudge - six pieces

2 Mints - six pieces

3 Nut brittle - six pieces

4 Caramels - six pieces

5 Miscellaneous - six pieces other than types listed above in one to four

CATeGORY 8 Healthy food — dietary restrictions

(Emphasis on reduced sugar and/ or fat and/or increased fiber, and/ or gluten free )

CATeGORY 9: Pies

Class: 1 Apple

2 Berry

3 Cherry

4 Other fruit (fresh or dried)

5 Nut Cream-, custard-, pumpkin- or meringue-topped pies will not be accepted — even if they are in compliance with Food Safety Regulations below

* Pies will be judged on general appearance, flavor, texture of crust, and texture of filling

* All pie crust and filling must be

made from scratch (No premade crust or filling)

* The pie can be prepared in any disposable pie pan, however homemakers are not responsible for your pan

Food Safety Regulation: For submitted baked products - filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling and meringue – whether uncooked or cooked are not permitted to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, sour cream, milk, evaporated milk, unpasteurized or eggs/ egg whites Pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160 degrees F before use may be used * See above Eggs from a grocery store have been pasteurized Home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are not permitted in products

CULiNARY ARTS: FOOD

pReSeRvATiON

Recipe required — printed or typewritten on a card

(CANNiNG & DeHYDRATeD)

General Rules for all Food preservation

1 All canned food must be processed using appropriate methods including jellies, jams, etc

2 Any number of jars may be entered in any category providing they are not the same product (Example: One jar peaches, one jar cherries)

3 Exhibits should be in appropriate standard canning jars for specific products (Example: fruit in a pint or quart jar, jelly in a jelly glass or jar) Jars may be opened for judging

4 Each entry should include a label on the lid with the following information Labels will be available at check-in, if needed exhibit with rings on.

Dehydrated foods — exhibit in zip-lock bags with at least ½ cup of dried product — labeled and dated on the bag

Canning

CATeGORY 1: Fruit

CATeGORY 2: Vegetables (including tomatoes)

CATeGORY 3: Juices, sauces, & salsas

CATeGORY 4: Pickles

CATeGORY 5: Relishes

CATeGORY 6: Jams, marmalades, butters or preserves

CATeGORY 7: Jellies

Dehydrated Foods

be exhibited in sandwich size zip-lock bag

CATeGORY 8

No more than three exhibits of

collections may be entered by an individual

2 Exhibits must be presented securely on or in a container conducive to making a good showing The exhibit will be judged on presentation and content

3 . An index card must be included with a description of the collection and it’s origin

4 A collection is three-10 items only

Examples: spoons, stamps, marbles, buttons, antique toys, figurines, etc

D e CORAT ive ARTS

Any number of items may be entered in any category providing different techniques are used

CATeGORY i: Christmas at the Fair Class: 1 Door, window or wall decoration (not a wreath)

2 Tree skirt or tree topper

3 Christmas wreath

4 Stocking

5 Christmas ornament or set of ornaments

6 Christmas quilt

CATeGORY 2: Creative crafts

Class: 1 Handmade toys

2 Weaving, hand spun, dying

3 Tole or folk art article

4 . Basketry

5 Handmade card (one per exhibit)

6 Gift wrapping

7 Diamond art

8 Miscellaneous

CATeGORY 3: Leathercraft

CATeGORY 4: Dried or silk flowers

CATeGORY 5: Scrapbooking

Exhibit a two-page spread in page protectors Join or link the two pages so they can be spread open

Judging will include creativity, neatness, documentation or labeling (names, dates, places, etc )

CATeGORY 6: Recyclables

Class: 1 Fabrics

2 Wood/glass

3 Paper/plastic

4 Miscellaneous

CATeGORY 7: Coloring Pages

All exhibits must be framed for display

Class: 1 Ages 12 & under

2 Ages 13 – 18

3 Ages 19 and up

Only three entries in Category 7 per exhibitor

FiNe ARTS

Any number of items may be entered in any category providing different techniques are used

Artwork intended to hang must be framed for hanging unless using wrap around canvas on wooden frame

C ATeGORY 1: Paintings — Oil, acrylics, synthetics & airbrush

C ATeGORY 2: Watercolor

C ATeGORY 3: Drawings — charcoal, pastel, pencil & ink

C ATeGORY 4: Computer art/digital art

C ATeGORY 5: Mixed media

C ATeGORY 6: Sculpture/metal

C ATeGORY 7: Ceramics/pottery

C ATeGORY 8: Woodworking

C ATeGORY 9: Glass — stained glass & other handcrafted glass objects

C ATeGORY 10: Jewelry

C ATeGORY 11: 12 & under

C ATeGORY 12: Middle school & high school classroom art

C ATeGORY 13: Professional artists

All art techniques included in this category

A professional artist is defined as an artist or craftsman who is in the arts and crafts teaching profession or doing extensive exhibiting and selling of their work

FLORiCULTURe

A clear glass vase will be provided for each exhibit upon arrival for Categories one to four

It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to place their exhibit into the provided vase

Any number of exhibits may be

entered in any category provided they are different varieties

If an exhibit has leaves, all leaves above water should be left on stem No leaves below water level

One entry per bottle

CATeGORY 1: Zinnia

CATeGORY 2: Marigold

CATeGORY 3: Rose

CATeGORY 4: Miscellaneous

Class: 1 Any exhibit not listed in Categories one to three

CATeGORY 5: Potted Plants (12-inch container, maximum )

Class: 1 Blooming plant — must have at least one bloom

2 Foliage plant

3 Vine plant

4 Cactus & succulent

5 Combination — one or more varieties in same container

CATeGORY 6: Artistic design

No artificial flowers or foliage are permitted

Plant materials for the Artistic Sections may be dried and acquired from any source

Class: 1 Sunshine and Shadows — an arrangement with two colors with a definite contrast

2 Little Bit o’Irish — green and white arrangement in a green or white container

3 Simple and Sweet — an arrangement using a single flower

4 Over the Rainbow — an arrangement using seven colors of flowers red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet

5 Kaleidoscope of Color — an arrangement using as many colors as possible

6 Country Roads — meadow or roadside material in a suitable container

7 Coffee/Tea arrangement — utilizing a mug or teapot as your container for the display

GARD e N i NG & CRO p S

Exhibitor may enter any number of different vegetables, fruits, or herbs

exhibits will be judged on:

Uniformity: all specimens should be the same size, shape, and color

Condition: free from dirt, disease, and blemish and proper degree of edible maturity

Quality: crispness, firmness, flavor, etc

A paper plate will be provided for Categories one and two

CATeGORY 1: Vegetables

Exhibit recommendations for vegetables:

a) Root vegetables (beets, carrots, onions, etc ) — Cut tops 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch Do not peel onions

b) Cabbage, corn, etc — leave three or four wrapper leaves

c) Cucumbers — specify if it is a pickling or slicing cucumber

Class: 1 One plate of three vegetables (same kind), six pods, or one head A vegetable over 5 inches can be displayed singly

2 . Collection of six different vegetables plated together Exampleone each (beet, potato, onion, tomato, zucchini, pepper)

CATeGORY 2: Fruits

Class: 1 One plate of three (apples, etc ) or 10 (cherries, berries, etc ) on or off the vine

CATeGORY 3: Herbs

Class: 1 Specimens — 2 sprigs (parsley, etc ) or 2 heads (dill, etc )

A clear glass vase will be provided for each exhibit upon arrival· It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to place their exhibit into the provided vase

2 Potted Herbs —

Single Potted Herb or Combination — two or more in single container

NeeDLe ARTS

Any number of items may be entered providing they are different (Ex needlepoint-belt, picture, cross stitch, pinafore, picture )

CATeGORY 1: Needlework

Class: 1 Needlepoint — canvas

2 Counted cross-stitch

3 Embroidery — crewel, machine or hand

4 Rugs

5 Miscellaneous

CATeGORY 2: Knitting

Class: 1 Adult garment

2 Accessories

3 Infant & children

4 Household

5 Original design, no pattern

6 Miscellaneous

CATeGORY 3: Crocheting

Class: 1 Adult garment

2 Accessories

3 Infant & children

4 Household

5 Miscellaneous

CATeGORY 4: Felting

Se WiNG

Any number of items may be entered in any category providing they are different types

CATeGORY 1: Sewing for self or others

Examples:

» Street length dress or dress with jacket, coat or suit

» Swimwear, loungewear, tennis wear or costume

» Evening wear

» Shirt, skirt, jacket or vest

» Children’s wear — boy or girl

» Aprons

» Purses/totes

CATeGORY 2: Sewing for the home

Examples:

» Place mats (set of two)

» Tablecloth

» Table napkins (set of two)

» Shower or window curtains

» Miscellaneous (any number of items providing they are different )

CATeGORY 3: Creative Sewing

Examples:

» Sewing machine embellished garment

» Appliquéd garment

» Serged garment

» Doll clothes or dolls

» Miscellaneous — any garment utilizing creative techniques

pHOTOGRA p HY

» All exhibits will be displayed in clear acid free protector sleeves (which will be provided at checkin)

» You may bring your photos in your own sleeves however to provide uniform judging we will ask you to place them in the type we are providing

» Photographs that are mounted, matted or framed will not be accepted

» All prints must be made from images taken since June 30, 2023 Only one entry may be made in each class Photos previously entered for judging may not be entered again in open class

» We reserve the right to reject pictures not in good taste

» All photos must be 5 inches by 7 inches or 8 inches by 10 inches

» Each entry should have the

following on the back side's upper left corner:

Name

Address

Title of exhibit

Category

Class numbers

» No more than six photos will be accepted from one exhibitor

Category 1: Color

Class: 1 Animals/insects

2 Plants

3 Portraits/people scenes

4 Scenery

5 Barns, bridges, buildings

6 Miscellaneous (must not fit in class 1-5)

Category 2: Black& white

Class: 1 Animals/insects

2 Plants

3 Portraits/people scenes

4 Scenery

5 Barns, bridges, buildings

6 Miscellaneous (must not fit in classes one to five)

Category 3: Photoshop

Poster boards filled with different photos of nature, people and places were on display during the 2023 Brown County 4-H Fair File photo

Class: 1 Collage — four or more pictures on 8x10

2 Special effect — copy/paste, halo, etc

CATeGORY 4: Sepia Any sepia photo

Q U i LT i NG

CATeGORY 1: Pieced quilting by hand

Class: 1 Bed — hand pieced, hand quilted

2 Bed — machine pieced, hand quilted

3 Wall — hand or machine pieced, hand quilted

4 Lap/Baby — hand or machine pieced, hand quilted

5 Hand applique, pieced and quilted

CATeGORY 2: Pieced Quilting with Long Arm Machine

Class: 1 Bed — hand pieced, ma-

chine quilted

2 Bed — machine pieced, Machine quilted

3 Wall — hand or machine pieced, machine quilted

4 Lap/baby — hand or machine pieced, machine quilted

CATeGORY 3: Pieced quilting with regular sewing machine

Class: 1 Bed — hand pieced, machine quilted

2 Bed — machine pieced, machine quilted

3 Wall — hand or machine pieced, machine quilted

4 Lap/baby — hand or machine pieced, machine quilted

Category 4: Applique quilting with long arm machine

Class: 1 Bed — hand appliqued, machine quilted

2 Bed — machine appliqued, machine quilted

3 Wall — hand or machine appliqued, machine quilted

4 Lap/baby — hand or machine appliqued, machine quilted

Category 5: Applique quilting with regular machine

Class: 1 Bed — hand appliqued, machine quilted

2 Bed — machine appliqued, machine quilted

3 Wall — hand or machine appliqued, machine quilted

4 Lap/baby — hand or machine appliqued, machine quilted

Category 6: Mixed technique quilting

Class: 1 Bed — hand and/or machine quilted

2 Wall — hand and/or machine quilted

3 Team/group/organization

CATeGORY 7: Other quilting

Examples: novelty, embroidered,

legacy quilt, miniature

Category 8: Patriotic quilts — any technique'

v.i.p.— ve RY i M p ORTANT pe O p L e

(People with special needs)

Any number of items may be entered, provided they are not the same product

Please list age or limitation

CATeGORY 1: Arts and crafts

Class: 1 Christmas (any item)

2 Creative crafts (any item)

3 Woodworking (any item)

4 Drawing and painting (any item)

5 Coloring pages (max 3)

Category 2: Needlecrafts

Class: 1 Needlework (any item)

2 Quilting (any item)

3 Knitting (any item)

4 Crocheting (any item)

CATeGORY 3: Miscellaneous

TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL

DATe: Saturday, June 8

TiMe: Pulling starts at 7 p m ; registration opens at 5 p m Vehicles enter off Old State Road 46 by highway department

ADMiSSiON: $20 for age 6 to adults; $5 for ages 3 to 5; free for 3 and younger No alcoholic beverages allowed

piT ADMiSSiON: $25

QUeSTiONS? Mark 317-534-7753

Johnny Wiseman rides his John Deere tractor during the Truck and Tractor Pull at the Brown County 4-H Fair File photo

A competitor barrels through the Mud Bog course in the Grandstand at the Brown County 4-H Fair File photo

FLAT TRACK RACiNg

DATe: Monday, June 10

TiMe: 7 p m

ADMiSSiON: $15 for age 12 to adults; $10 for ages 4 to 11; free for 3 and younger

No alcoholic beverages allowed

OBSTACLE RACiNg

DATe: Tuesday, June 11

TiMe: 7 p m

ADMiSSiON: $15 for age 12 to adults; $10 for ages 4 to 11; free for 3 and younger

No alcoholic beverages allowed

MUD RACE

DATe: Thursday, June 13

TiMe: 7 p m

ADMiSSiON: $15 for age 12 to adults; $10 for ages 4 to 11; free for 3 and younger

No alcoholic beverages allowed

DEMOLiTiON DERBy

DATe: Friday, June 14

TiMe: 7 p m

ADMiSSiON: $15 for age 12 to adults; $10 for ages 4 to 11; free for 3 and younger No alcoholic beverages allowed QUeSTiONS? Contact Mark at 317-534-7753

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MUD BOg

DATe: Saturday, June 15

Starts at 5 p m Must bring your own vehicle FRee ADMiSSiON

QUeSTiONS? Contact Erick Osborn at 317-376-0175

MUD BOg RACE

DATe: Saturday, June 15

TiMe: Race starts at 7 p m Registration is between 4:30 and 6:30 p m Vehicles enter off Old State Road 46 by the highway department

ADMiSSiON: $15 for age 12 to adults; $10 for ages 4 to 11; free for 3 and younger No alcoholic beverages allowed QUeSTiONS? Contact Jamie Sichting at 317-966-7277

Kenny Michaels, right, lines up a hit on James Stott during the Brown County 4-H Fair demolition derby in 2018 File photo