Get ready for a fantastic time at the Rockingham County Fair from August 11 to 16, 2025! Ribbons and Rides will be the highlight of the event, and we can’t wait for you to join us! Whether you want to enter our exciting competitions for a chance to win some ribbons or enjoy a thrilling spin on the Ferris Wheel, there’s something for everyone.
FairEntry is now open, so don’t miss the chance to show off your talents! We’re hoping to see more entries than ever before. For all the details on how to enter, just visit www.rockinghamcountyfair.com.
Our wonderful Fair Board members, volunteers, and staff work hard to ensure this is the best county fair around. So grab your friends and family, and make sure to join us for a week of fun and excitement from August 11 to 16, 2025! We can’t wait to see you there!
2025 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR GENERAL RULES
• All exhibits must be recorded, tagged, and placed by the Department Superintendents before the exhibitor leaves the grounds.
• All exhibits must be the property of the individuals exhibiting them.
• Only exhibits from Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg are eligible.
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS APPLY AS FOLLOWS:
Livestock Departments – others outside the city or county may be invited.
• Prizes will not be paid on exhibits not listed in the catalog.
• It is especially understood that if weather conditions are such that the Fair Association finds they cannot pay their premiums in full, the exhibitors agree to accept such a portion of the premiums as the Board of Directors of the Fair association find they are able to pay, and such payment shall be considered full settlement of whatever premiums are due.
• Livestock: Premiums and ribbons will be withheld on animals leaving the grounds prior to release time.
• The decision of the judges and graders is final.
• Departments and Fair Management will not be responsible for articles exhibited. All owners and those in charge of property or livestock shall care for, guard, protect and preserve the same. Rockingham County Fair will not be responsible for any loss or damage.
• Passes will be issued to commercial exhibitors as per their contract. Extra passes may be purchased.
• No equipment or decorative materials may be nailed, tacked, screwed, taped, or bolted to any part of the Fair Association’s buildings or any of the fixtures therein. The Fair Association reserves the right to charge the exhibitor for any damage.
• Use of alcoholic beverages, drugs, abusive language, or other abusive conduct is prohibited.
• NO PETS ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS.
LIVESTOCK
• If a youth is a member of 4-H and/or FFA in one or more of the following counties (Rockingham, Augusta, Page & Shenandoah), then the 4-H/ FFA member must choose to participate in only one county’s 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Show and Sale for that project year.
HEALTH
• CATTLE
(1) Virginia is considered to be a free state of tuberculosis and brucellosis; therefore, cattle which originate from Virginia may be exhibited without additional testing.
(2) No cattle shall be exhibited unless they are accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) signed within 30 days of the exposition by a licensed veterinarian. Animals must be free of infectious and contagious disease, including Ringworm, Warts, Foot Rot, and Pinkeye. Animals currently being treated for any of the listed conditions that are visibly responding to treatment must have a written statement to that effect added to the CVI by the issuing veterinarian.
(3) All cattle are required to have official identification (RFID button)
• HORSES
(1) Each equine must have a negative Coggins test conducted within 12 months of the show.
• SHEEP
(1) A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must accompany all sheep being shown, signed by a licensed veterinarian within
30 days of arrival at the fair. Animals are not to be unloaded until the Department Superintendent has checked animals and papers and approved unloading. Sheep diagnosed with lamb fungus, sore mouth or any other contagious will not be allowed on the fairgrounds. and NO muzzles on sheep.
(2) All sexually intact sheep must have a scrapie tag.
• GOATS
(1) A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must accompany all goats being shown and signed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of arrival at the fair within 30 days of exposition by a licensed veterinarian showing they Goats should be healthy and free of communicable diseases. Animals are not to be unloaded until the Department Superintendent has checked papers and approved unloading.
(2) All goats must have official identification. All goats must have a scrapie tag or they must have a readable tattoo in the ear plus matching registration papers.
• POULTRY
(1) All poultry being exhibited must be tested for Salmonella Pullorum within 90 days of arrival at the fair or come from a NPIP certified flock.
ANIMAL WELL BEING: Management reserves the right to remove any exhibitor from the grounds who is deemed to be mistreating any animal.
FEES
• Fees for the use of stalls and pens are as follows: NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS
(1) $10.00 for each hog, sheep and goat in the market animal departments.
(2) $10.00 for each hog, sheep and goat for open and junior breeder departments.
(3) $10.00 for each dairy and beef cattle tie stall.
(4) $80.00 fine will be assessed to an exhibitor showing in the Open Goat or Open Sheep Shows whose animal damages a pen.
(5) $50 per head late fee on all livestock entries postmarked after registration deadline for a grace period of 7 days. After 7-day grace period no registrations will be accepted.
CAMPING
• Camping available only to livestock exhibitors.
• A camping fee of $250.00 for the week will be charged for electricity.
• A parent or guardian of a participant in a junior show shall sign a contract for each camper unit and designate a parent or guardian to be present from 12 midnight to 6:00 a.m. A parent or guardian can be responsible for up to three camping units.
• A camping pass will be issued to each camper.
• Campers are expected to be quiet and lights out at 12:00 a.m.
• ABSOLUTELY NO GENERATORS.
• Campers will be allowed entry for setup in the campground beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, and MUST be setup by Sunday, August 10.
BARN AREA
• All activities in the barn shall cease at midnight.
• All bedding is to be provided by the exhibitor.
• The storage of excessive amounts of hay, feed, and straw will not be permitted in the barns.
• For the health and safety of Fair visitors and livestock, we discourage food consumption inside livestock barns.
• The display of farm signs, banners, etc. over exhibits is encouraged. However, these displays must not block across the barn vision, interfere in any way with other exhibitors, or with the conduct of the show. Neither shall they create a safety hazard to animals or people.
• All livestock exhibitors are required to furnish feed, water buckets, troughs, and all bedding for the week. Exhibitors must maintain their respective area and keep their stalls, pens and aisles reasonably clean and in an orderly condition at all times.
• No automatic watering system for livestock is permitted.
• Dual registered animals may be shown only in the fair department of their primary use.
• In short leg species, tack space, if available, will be assigned by each department chair after 2:00 p.m. on Monday of Fair Week. Violations may result in removal of tack and/or animals from fairgrounds.
• Absolutely no smoking will be permitted in the Cattle Barns by exhibitors. Any violation to this rule can lead to dismissal of the exhibitor from the barn. In this event, no entry fees will be refunded or any compensation made. Premium money will also be forfeited.
• There will be NO gate panels available for exhibitor personal use.
• The tie-out area is located South of the barn only. No market livestock shall be tied or penned outside their designated barn or tent or pen.
• No animals in the show ring before 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
• Movement of livestock to and from the wash rack area is restricted between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. This would exclude animals in the process of showing during this time period.
• Open livestock exhibitors who register animals and are a no show will be banned from showing at the following year’s fair unless notification is given to the specie chair prior to barn set up on Wednesday prior to fair week.
• No aisle (butt fans) permitted.
• All livestock trailers must be moved from the barn area to the designated trailer parking by noon on Monday. All trailers must be removed from the trailer parking by 10:00 AM on Saturday.
PASSES/PARKING
• Passes will be distributed and sold to the livestock exhibitors from the Barn Office on Monday, August 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as follows:
1) 1 to 5 animals: 1 armband and 1 book of passes and 1 parking pass
2) 6 or more animals: 1 armband and 2 books of passes and 1 parking pass
3) Parking passes will be limited to 2 per family regardless of the number of exhibitors and will be in the form of a decal. The decal will be affixed to the driver’s side window toward the left side as you are looking out, as not to hinder vision in the rear-view mirror.
4) Additional passes will be sold to livestock exhibitors at $4.00 per day. No extra barn parking passes available.
• Parking cars and trucks in barn area will be limited. No parking for trailers and trucks. Trailers will park in designated area outside fence. After unloading livestock, vehicles must be moved to the parking area. All vehicles without proper credentials will be
towed.
POULTRY, RABBITS AND PIGEONS
• All exhibits will be fed and cared for by the Fair Management.
IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions)
CODE OF SHOWRING ETHICS shall govern all Rockingham County Fair livestock shows:
Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior (youth) as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the National Code of Show Ring Ethics, fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels.
All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the Rockingham County Fair. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.
The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:
1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.
2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.
3. Youth exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows. For the Rockingham County Fair, assistance may only be provided by the parents and family members, a bona fide 4-H volunteer leader enrolled in Virginia, Virginia Extension Agent, Virginia FFA Instructor, or another exhibitor with animals entered in the show.
4 Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event.
i) If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of
GENERAL RULES MEMBERS OF FAIR ASSOCIATION
forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedure of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise.
ii) At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/ or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.
5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.
7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is
prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.
8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.
9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.
10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including
Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members.
11. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.
Rockingham County Fair:
• If, in the opinion of the Department Superintendent, an exhibitor who violates any of the rules governing the Fair or any violation of this Code will result in forfeiture of premiums and awards, disqualification, possible loss of sale proceeds, and probationary status and/or loss of eligibility for future competition at the Rockingham County Fair or other penalties as deemed appropriate by the Department Superintendent, Fair President and the General Manager.
• An overview committee consisting of at least three people generally recognized as knowledgeable of livestock management and exhibition are responsible for the administration of this Code. Their decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.
• The Board of Directors of the Rockingham County Fair Association reserves the right to interpret all rules and regulations and resolve any situation which may arise and is not restricted by the lack of an omission of a specific rule or regulation.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WHOLESOME MEAT ACT
The United States Department of Agriculture Wholesome Meat Act applies to the sale of market livestock sold during the Rockingham County Fair as follows:
a. Animals must be in good health and carcasses free of drugs or chemical residues.
b. Antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and sulfonamides have required withdrawal periods.
c. Drug label directions for use and withdrawal periods must be followed.
d. If drug or other chemical residues are found in tissue of carcasses, the entire carcass may be condemned.
If drug or other chemical residues are found in tissue of carcasses of animals sold through sale or sales connected with the Rockingham County Fair, said show will in no way be liable or responsible for condition of carcass or sale price of animal.
Exhibitor forfeits all rights to premiums and the sale price. Before administering antibiotics and/ or sulfonamides, consult a licensed practicing veterinarian, or label directions of the drug.
Animal Rights Demonstrations:
Should a demonstration occur during the Rockingham County Fair, PLEASE follow these guidelines:
•DO NOT debate with demonstrators
•REMAIN CALM if an event is disrupted
•DO NOT talk to the media regarding the demonstration.
A direct confrontation with demonstrators only provides them with the attention they seek. Please alert Fair officials to any questionable activity.
American Red Cross
Bergton Ruritan Club
Bridgewater Rotary Club
Bridgewater Ruritan Club
Briery Branch Ruritan Club
Broadway Lions Club
Broadway-Timberville Ruritan Club
Clover Hill Ruritan Club
Cross Keys-Mill Creek Ruritan Club
Dayton American Legion Auxiliary
Dayton American Legion Post #27
Elkton Lions Club
Elkton Ruritan Club
Fulks Run Ruritan Club
Girl Scouts of VA Skyline Council
Grottoes Ruritan Club
Harrisonburg Lions Club
Harrisonburg Rotary Club
Harrisonburg/Rockingham
Chamber of Commerce
Keezletown Ruritan Club
Kiwanis Club of Harrisonburg
Linville-Edom Ruritan Club
McGaheysville Ruritan Club
Montezuma Ruritan Club
Mt. Crawford Ruritan Club
Port Republic Ruritan Club
Rockingham County Fire Fighters Volunteers Association
Rockingham County 4-H Clubs
Rockingham County Ag Teachers
Rockingham County Farm Bureau Association
Rockingham County FFA Federation
Rockingham FCCLA
Rockingham Young Farmers Assoc.
Shenandoah Valley Builders Association
Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club
Shenandoah Valley Soil & Water Conservation District
Singers Glen Ruritan Club
Stonewall Jackson Area Boy Scout Council
Tenth Legion/Mountain Valley Ruritan Club
Timberville Lions Club
West Rockingham Ruritan Club
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR PAGEANTS
2025 MISS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, SPARKLE LIKE A DISCO BALL
Miss, Junior Miss and Mrs. Rockingham County Fair Scholarship Pageant
SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND • 5 PM at the Fair Exhibit Hall
Open to Rockingham, Augusta, Page, Madison, Shenandoah & Greene Counties
➢ Paperwork /Enrollment/Registration, drop Pick A Date: Friday, July 18th 8 am-3 pm, fair office Sunday July 20th 1-3 pm at the fair office or Monday July 21st 9am- 3 pm at the fair office.
➢ All photogenic pictures, fees, paperwork and ads (emailed) must be turned in on one of these dates. 5 copies of application needed.
➢ Orientation & Workshop: Mandatory Sunday, July 27th 2-5 pm, exhibit hall. Light refreshments and free stage time. Line up announced, t-shirts handed out
➢ First Practice, Mandatory Monday, July 28th @ 6pm until. Bring opening number shoes. Turn in Decorated Mason Jar for People’s choice. Pizza Night!
➢ Second Practice, Mandatory. July 30th Wednesday @6pm
➢ Personal Interviews. August 1st @ 5pm: (exhibit hall).
MISS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR: Age 18-22. The compe��on will consist of a Personal Interview, Disco Wear, Evening Gown, Photogenic and On-Stage Ques�on. One winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship, fair custom crown, $750.00 cash, custom sash, flowers, trophy, gi�s, and fair �ckets. Two runner ups will receive trophies. The winner to represent the Rockingham County Fair at the Virginia Associa�on of Fairs pageant
JUNIOR MISS ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR: Age 15-17. The compe��on will consist of a Personal Interview, Disco Wear, Evening Gown, Photogenic and On-Stage Ques�on. One winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship, fair custom crown, $150.00 cash, custom sash, flowers, trophy, gi�s, and fair �ckets. Two runner ups will receive trophies. Registra�on fee is $100.00, Age determined by day of pageant.
MRS.ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR: Married. Must be 21 years old, currently married and living with spouse. The compe��on will consist of Disco Wear, Evening Gown, Photogenic, Personal Interview and On-Stage Ques�on. One winner will receive $500.00 toward educa�on assistance, fair custom crown, $150.00cash, custom sash, flowers, trophy, gi�s, and fair �ckets. Two runner ups will receive trophies. The registra�on fee is $100.00.
IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION
✥ OPENING NUMBER: Ladies will perform a simple dance together on stage. Each contestant will introduce themselves (name, age, town). T-shirts will be provided and may not be altered. All contestants must wear white flared leg jeans or white flared leg dress pants (no holes) with platform heels.
✥ DISCO WEAR: In keeping with our disco theme, contestants will wear retro outfits from the 70’s. An outfit should reflect your individual personality and unique style.
✥ EVENING GOWN: Long gown of your choice/style. On stage questions and crowning will take place in evening gowns. Gowns should reflect your age and not your age group.
✥ ON-STAGE QUESTION: An unrehearsed on-stage question to identify the impromptu public speaking ability.
✥ PHOTOGENIC: Pictures will be taken right before your interview. Pictures will be printed through the fair office. You must supply a black 8x10 frame for your picture. The frame must be able to sit on a tabletop and must be submitted at registration.
✥ PERSONAL INTERVIEW: 5-minute interview with panel of judges. Must also include a 30 second relaxed speech about “The Rockingham Co. Fair” and why you would invite someone to visit our fair. Friday, Aug 1 @ 5pm. Professional attire. No strapless attire. Look the part! Don’t sound rehearsed.
AD INFORMATION: This is a fundraiser requirement for the pageant and allows us to improve our scholarship program, year after year. All contestants are required to sell one full page ad (9” tall x 7” wide) for the program book which costs $60.00. You may also purchase a half page (4.5” tall x 7’ wide) for $40.00, more than one page, or half pages. Be creative. This ad info must be submitted by July 25th to Mike at Rockinghamfairpageant@gmail.com. Please submit it in PDF, JPG or Tiff file format. All ads will be placed in the program books which go on sale Saturday morning at 11am. The contestant selling the most ads will win a Kate Spade purse. Advertisers may call the fair at 540-434-0005 to pay for ads with credit card or include with entry fee.
• Kinley’s Book Drive: Contestants will bring 5 books to registration night. Books need to be new and for grades Pre-K - grade 5. All those participating in the book drive will receive 2 free pit passes to a fair concert during Rockingham Co. fair week. (Event is optional)
• All 3 queens will sign a contract immediately following the pageant.
• Miss Queen will not be allowed to compete in any other pageant system during her reign as Miss Rockingham County Fair.
• Forms must be either typed or computer printed and ready to hand in at Registration. This includes payment, photos, and ads. Submit 5 copies.
• No scores/comment sheets will be given out the night of the pageant. Scores can be released at your request later after the actual fair is over.
• Door Admission is $10.00 per person, everyone pays. 5-12 is $5.00. Program books are $10.00.
• For further information please contact pageant director, Melissa Frazier Stum@540-820-1930, email at coachmelissa4pvt@comcast.net or Keli @540-435-0491
• All checks need to be made payable to RCFA and are subject to a $50.00 return fee.
2025 MISS & MASTER ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT
Saturday, August 2nd Star�ng at 11 am Rockingham County Fair Exhibit Hall
Open to all counties.
“Saturday Night Fever”
Deadline for Entries is Sunday, July 27th.
Forms may be dropped off at the fair office prior to the deadline. (4808 S. Valley Pike)
Entries received after July 27th, or at the door will be accepted with $20.00 late fee.
You may also submit entry and payment online at: https://www.rockinghamcountyfair.com/ www.rockinghamcountyfair.com www.facebook.com/rockinghamcountyfairpageant
Age Divisions & Order of Events: Boys 0-3; Girls 0-11 months, 12-23 months, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-11 & 12-14
Special Division: Mom & Daughter
Beauty Compe��on: Entry Fee is $65.00. Pageant a�re is expected for girls and Sunday best for boys. Winner and 2 runner ups are given in each division. Winners receive a Beau�ful Crown, trophy, banner, gi�s and fair admission �ckets. A personality winner is also chosen. Runner ups to receive a trophy. Par�cipa�on trophy or gi� given to all not receiving another award. Modeling is judged on girls aged 4 and up. The stage is carpeted, plan accordingly!
Photogenic Compe��on: Entry Fee is $10.00, and photo may be brought to the pageant. Pictures must be 8x10 or smaller, no frames. Label them (Prior to pageant day) with name and age group on the back. One winner in each division. Extra photos can be entered for an addi�onal $10.00 each. Please do not use AI edited pictures. Pictures should be natural.
Mother & Daughter Compe��on: Mother daughter division is for any mother and daughter who is a registered contestant in either the day pageant or night pageant. No formal dresses. Use your imagina�on and come up with a cute rou�ne. Special music provided. One winner is selected. Mother and daughter/daughter’s receive crowns and fair �ckets. Entry fee is $20.00. Will take place immediately following the 12-14 division. This is a fun event and op�onal event
General Informa�on, Please Read!
➢ Dressing Room area is provided, please be considerate of your space. One person allowed with each contestant. No men are allowed in the dressing areas. Extension cords, racks and mirrors are encouraged.
➢ Past queens may not re-enter the same division they have won and must sit out for 1 year regardless of age division changes. Age is determined by the day of pageant. We do not age contestants up.
➢ Door Admission is $10.00. Everyone pays for door admission, 5 and under is free, 6-12 is $5.00. All hair and makeup ar�sts pay door admission. Day�me admission also allows entry into the night pageant. Doors will not be open un�l 9am. Program books are $10.00 each.
➢ Checks need to be made payable to RCFA and any returned check will be charged a $50.00 return fee. May also pay online.
➢ This is a fundraiser pageant; Volunteers dedicate their �me. No unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated. Anyone conduc�ng themselves in a rude or unprofessional manner will not be allowed to enter back into the pageant for 2 years and no refunds will be given, they will also be asked to leave the premises. This also applies to social media post a�er the pageant.
➢ Score sheets are not used, however comment sheets are. Judges will be discussing contestants between age divisions
Forms can be completed and mailed with payment to or submi�ed online at www.rockinghamcountyfair.com or sent to
Rockingham Co. Fair 4808 S. Valley Pike
Rockingham, VA 22801
Call 540-434-0005 for info
Voice mail can be le� for Melissa @ 540-820-1930 or Keli @ 540-435-0491
2025 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR ALL BREED HORSE SHOW
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 AUGUST 30TH TH & SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 & AUGUST 31ST ST
RAIN or SHINE
$80 00 prepaid “all day” show fee per $80.00 prepaid “all day” show fee per horse mailed and postmarked on or before horse mailed and on or before prepay date of August 15th , 2025 prepay date of 15th , 2025. The “all day fee” covers both days!! The “all fee” covers both
If you miss the PREPAY date...the “all If you miss the PREPAY date...the “all day” show fee per horse for the weekend show fee per horse for the weekend will be $100. The PREPAY date will be will be The PREPAY date will be strictly adhered to NO EXCEPTIONS adhered to….NO EXCEPTIONS. Entry fee and $10 stall fee must Entry fee and $10 stall fee must accompany entry form STALLS MUST BE accompany entry form. STALLS MUST BE RESERVED so Fair personnel will have RESERVED….so Fair will have time to set up stalls. Camper hookups time to set up stalls.
$40 for the weekend paid to the Fair $40 for the weekend paid to the Fair office in advance. The volunteers of the volunteers Alphabet Series Horse Shows are proud Series Horse Shows are to offer their help for the Rockingham to offer their for the County Fair’s 2025 All Breed Horse Fair’s 2025 All Breed Horse Show Please make checks payable to: Show. Please make checks to: “Rockingham County Fair All Breed Horse Fair All Breed Horse Show” Send check, entry form and waiver Show” Send entry form and waiver plus stall fee, hookup fee, and coggins to: stall fee, fee, and to: Debbie Huffman 1250 Mt. Olivet Church Debbie Huffman 1250 Mt. Road, Elkton, VA 22827. VA 22827.
e-mail: alphabet series@yahoo com for e-mail: alphabet.series@yahoo.com for entry form or call or text 540-246-2900 entry form or call or text 540-246-2900 for more information more information.
***Rules and Regulations***
1. Save yourself $20...get your $80 show fee in the mail and postmarked by the PREPAY date-- don’t forget to include your entry form, waiver, and COPY of your Coggins. It is not the Fair’s responsibility to mail your original Coggins back to you.
2. STALLS MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE AND YOUR $10 STALL FEE SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ENTRY FEE BY THE PREPAY DATE OF AUGUST 15th…….NO EXCEPTIONS!
3. Insurance requires approved riding helmets for exhibitors 18 years and under. Hard soled boots are required for every rider. Exhibitors wearing tennis shoes or flip flops will NOT be allowed to enter ring.
4. The Virginia Equine Law is in effect.
5. The safety of your children is not the responsibility of the Show or any Horse Show participant.
6. Substitutions will be accepted.
7. Stallions may not be shown by riders 18 or under. If you ride a stallion, take care you are not the cause of some innocent rider or horse being injured.
8. Academy riders are welcome.
9. NO DOGS, ATV’S, Or ALCOHOL. Chairs, umbrellas, or blankets are NOT permitted within ten (10) feet of the show ring.
10. Any entry exhibiting unruly or dangerous behavior will be asked by the ringmaster to leave the ring. Our equine insurance carrier requires kickers to have a red ribbon displayed on their tail. Mistreatment of animals will not be tolerated.
11 Good sportsmanship and courtesy are to be displayed at all times at this event. Persons “throwing” ribbons down on the ground will be asked to leave. Disrespect shown to judges or staff will result in a request to leave the grounds. Creating a family atmosphere is our goal!
12. Any exhibitor whose check is returned for insufficient funds, etc., will be charged a $50.00 service fee in addition to money owed and amount due will be paid by cashier’s check or money order.
13. For purposes of this show, a juvenile is a rider who has not reached their 18th birthday as of January 1, 2025.
14 Changes/additions and rules announced on show day take precedence over pre- printed information.
15. Schooling horses are welcome but will be charged a $30 “all day” entry fee… your number will stay in the folder, and you will not be judged.
16. The judges are required to have an “old fashioned workout” with classes having more than 15 horses.
17. In the issue of fairness… the judges will be required to place an exhibitor from each breed in the “all” breed classes.
18. Class patterns will be posted at the entry gate and sign-up booth
19. Class 40 & 41 will be judged on suitability as a true fox hunting horse. The Field Hunter should be obedient to rider’s aids, accepting of contact, and exhibit forwardness in a calm and relaxed manner. Horses will be asked to
supporting the 2025 Rockingham County Fair All Breed Horse Show! We hope you had a great time and an enjoyable week-end! Please make an effort to thank the volunteers (who have worked tirelessly with no pay). Without their generosity, we would not be here today. Have a safe trip home! We hope to see you again next year!
NOTICE: Your entry fee must accompany your PRE-PAID entry...if not, you will be charged a $100 entry fee. Entry form must include all requested information. -To ease the congestion at the entry gate, a divide will be set up for entry and exit to and from the ring.
Obstacle – Timed event. Judging to be held outside of main ring from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31st ONLY!!!! Class A -- equines to be led. Class B– equines to be ridden. Juniors, Seniors, and Adults.
For those wanting to camp overnight please contact the Fair at 1-540-434-0005
***JACKPOT CLASSES- an additional entry fee of $10 given to Tyler at the entry booth on day of Show…... 100% payback PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR JACKPOT FEE WITH YOUR ENTRY FEE……….PLEASE!!!
Saturday, Aug. 30th 8AM Session
1.Open Showmanship
2.Youth Showmanship
3.Open Halter- Shown together, judged in 3 divisions: English, Western, and Gaited
4.Beginner Hunter Rider/Horse- 18” cross rails
demonstrate lengthening and shortening of stride within trot and canter, as well as halt and rein-back. Conformation should be conducive to a balanced and athletic horse with a comfortable ride.
**NEW THIS YEAR** We have decided to award the top High Point Riders of the weekend, PENDING someone volunteers to keep track of winners. PLEASE reach out if you want to manage this. Awards have already been ordered!
ADDITIONAL INFO-Any person who wants to sponsor a class and provide prize money for that class is welcome to do so! Let’s leave a good impression….don’t forget to pick up the trash around your trailer! We strongly encourage good sportsmanship and try to present a good family atmosphere for our exhibitors and spectators as well!
NOTE: For those of you who want to lower your entry fee… why not get a sponsorship…. your sponsorship will be applied to your entry fee. Example: a $60 sponsorship from your “aunt/uncle” plus your $20 = an $80 entry fee. All you have to pay is $20 bucks!!!
NOTE: Announcer will ONLY call for the gaits specified on the class list.
NOTE: A 2-minute gate call will be strictly enforced by the announcer….unless there is a tack change.
NOTE: There will be no additional classes added once the program is printed. …..and last but not least, let’s thank the Fair for giving the horsemen of Rockingham and surrounding counties the opportunity for an equine showcase!!! Thank YOU for
5.Field Hunter Over Fences 2’
6.Field Hunter Over Fences 2’3
7.Beginner Hunter Under Saddle- W/T
8.Open Hunter Under Saddle-W/T/C
9.Trail Class-Walk, your pleasure gait, and canter or lope
10.Equitation Pattern Class A-Walk/Trot
11.Western GAYP Stock Type-Walk/Jog
12.Open Walk/Trot- English or Western
***TEN MINUTE BREAK***
13.Cloverleaf Barrels-Timed Event
14.Egg in Spoon
15.Pick-up Rider-Timed Event
16.Keyhole Race-Timed Event
17.Musical Poles
***6:00pm Saturday Evening Session***
***CAKE WALK! Open to exhibitors, trainers, owners, spectators, and even judges and volunteers! Come in and have fun! When a number is called, keep walking until you find it, pull that sticker off the rail, show the “cake presenter” and claim your cake! Afterwards, take a 15-minute break.
18.Stick Horse Class-Bring your own stick horse, open to all ages, ribbons to all. NO ENTRY FEE
19.Lead Line-Child to be led by an adult on horse or pony, ribbons to all, handicapped riders welcome, NO ENTRY FEE
20.Open W/T Ranch Riding Pattern
21.All Breed Beginner Rider-Open to riders
ALL BREED HORSE SHOW
in first 2 years of showing-walk and pleasure gait-only rider’s ability to be judged. No canter.
22. All Breed “Spectator to Judge” ClassOur judge will pick a spectator to be the judge for this class! Walk and your pleasure gait
23.Good ‘Ol Boys and Girls-Ride what ya got and wear what ya want! No show attire, no canter
24.Open Ranch Pleasure-Shown on the rail
25.Lite Shod Pleasure- Walk and pleasure gait. Max shoe ¾” x 3/8”
26.Open Western Pleasure-Walk/jog/lope
27.Open Equitation-Walk/Pleasure gait. No canter. Individual workout and question
28.All Day Pleasure Trot/Jog- No canter.
29.All Breed Ladies Pleasure Horse-Walk and your Favorite gait.
30.Spotted Easy Gait-Trail Walk and Trail Gait
Sunday, Aug. 31st 10AM Session
31.Beginner Pleasure Hunter-walk/trot
32.Open Pleasure Hunter-Walk/Trot/Canter
33.Equitation Pattern B-Walk/Trot/Canter
34.JACKPOT** Hunter Hack-Walk/Trot/ Canter with two 2’ jumps at judge’s discretion
35.Horsmanship Pattern- Walk/Jog
36.Open Western Pleasure-walk/Jog/Lope
37.Youth Pleasure-Walk/trot or pleasure gait.
38.Open Pleasure Stock Type-Walk/Jog/ Lope
39.Youth Hunter Under Saddle-Walk/Trot/ Canter
40.*Field Hunter Under Saddle-Walk/Trot
41.*Field Hunter Under Saddle-Walk /Trot/ Canter
***TEN MINUTE BREAK***
42.Ants in Your Pants-Timed Event. Put an extra pair of pants on at the end of the ring, zipped and buttoned, and race back! NO SPURS!!
43.Pole Bending-Timed Event
44.Open End Barrel-Timed Event. Ride to the end of the ring, dismount horse at far end of the barrel, crawl through the barrel, remount and race back across the timer!
45.Ride a Buck- ride bareback and provide your own $1. Dropped dollars are given to the ringmaster and winner takes all!
***6:00 P.M. Sunday Evening Session***
46.Stick Horse Class- Open to all ages, bring your own stick horse, a judged class! NO ENTRY FEE
47.Lead Line-child to be led by an adult. A judged class. Handicapped riders welcome! NO ENTRY FEE!
48.*Championship Barrels*-Only 1st-5th place riders from Saturdays Barrels. Let ‘em roll on!
49.All Breed Men’s Pleasure- walk and your favorite gait
50. Open Ranch Riding Pattern
51.Spots on the Trail- Walk and your Pleasure Gait. If you have spots, come on in!
52.Open Non-Gaited All Day Pleasure- Walk/ trot or jog
53.All Breed Country Pleasure-Walk/ pleasure gait
54.Spots on the Rail-Show Walk and show gait
55.Open WT Ranch Pleasure (Rail)
56.All Day Pleasure Easy Gait- Walk and your favorite Gait. No Canter.
57.JACKPOT Ranch Pleasure (Rail)
58.Open Equitation- Walk and your pleasure gait. Judged on rider’s ability. Individual workout and question. No canter
59.Open Pairs-Walk and pleasure gait. No canter. Judged on matching appearance and movement as a team.
60.Open Juvenile Pleasure-walk, your pleasure gait, and back. No canter
61.All Breed Go as You Please-Walk, trot/jog or pleasure gait
62.Open Pleasure Championship-Open to all. Walk and your favorite gait. Best horses from each discipline will be tied in 1st through 8th
Daniel Scott 540-580-9032 dscott@fmbankva.com
Bobby Williams 540-421-2040 bwilliams@fmbankva.com www.fmbankva.com
Kymberly Coffman and Henry Terry Department Superintendent and Co-Superintendent
SECTION 1 - BEEF CATTLE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.All entries and fees should be entered in the online FairEntry System by July 01, 2025. Paper forms can still be submitted, if absolutely necessary, but must be at the fair office by close of business on July 01, 2025. Make checks payable to the Rockingham County Fair Association. Refunds will only be made with a veterinarian’s signed statement.
2. No bull over 1 year of age will be allowed in the ring without a nose-lead.
3. All cattle must be secured in a stall with halter and necktie at all times. (NO EXCEPTIONS).
4. The barn superintendents will check registration papers or application papers on Monday afternoon by visiting each exhibitors stall. All registered cattle born prior to January 1, 2025 must have registration papers. All registered cattle born after January 1, 2025 must have either registration papers or a copy of their application for registration papers. Any cattle not having valid registration/ application papers will be shown in the commercial show. The Beef Department will check tattoos
5.Only cattle being shown in recognized classes will be permitted in the beef barn Animals for exhibit may be permitted in the beef section with prior approval of the livestock department chairman.
6 Only two animals per exhibitor will be allowed per class. Where there is no competition and first place ribbon is awarded, second place prize money will be given.
7.Any animal, which in the opinion of the livestock chairman constitutes a haz ard, must be removed from the grounds.
8. NO FITTING. Cattle will be shown clean and groomed, but not fitted.
9.Showmanship will be voluntary for Junior Beef exhibitors. Showmanship will start at 9:00 AM Thursday morning. Entries will be divided into three classes as follows:
(1)E xperienced - 4 or more years experience with any beef type animals anywhere.
(2) Junior – 2 or 3 years of showing experience with any beef type animals anywhere.
(2)Novice – First year of showing experience with any beef type animals anywhere.
10. The rules and regulations to qualif y as a Junior showman for the Beef Cattle Department will be the same for all JUNIOR LIVESTOCK. Juniors must be a bonafide Rockingham County 4-H or FFA member.
11.Animals shown in the Junior show must be owned and registered solely in the name of the exhibitor. (No transfer papers
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will be accepted). The bonafide 4-H or FFA member in whose name the animal is entered, must also be the one to show the animal. In the event that this is not possible, another junior member may be permitted to show the animal.
12. The Junior/Open Cattle Show will be judged on Thursday morning beginning 9:00 AM in the following order: Junior Showmanship, Other Registered Breeds, Black Angus, Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental, Charolais and commercial heifers (show order is subjec t to change). The Pee Wee Showmanship and Old Timers Showmanship will take place around 2:00pm or at the end of the breed that being exhibited at that time
13. The Junior and Open Everett Terry Herdsman Awards will be given on Saturday to an open and junior exhibitor showing the best all around quality of a good sport, the cleanliness of his or her show area, and the willingness to help his or her fellow show person. The recipients of these awards will be chosen by a selected committee. The awards are sponsored by the Everett Terr y Family.
14.ALL Livestock exhibitors must have their cattle on the grounds and unloaded by 12:00 PM Monday; NO EXCEPTIONS.
15.All cattle and tack must stay in place until 7:00 AM Saturday. All cattle must be removed from the fairgrounds and all trailers must be moved from the trailer parking by 10:00 AM on Saturday. Tack can be loaded out Saturday, but must be loaded on the camper side of the barns. No trucks can back up to the barn after 10:0 0 AM Saturday.
16.One entry per exhibitor will be allowed to show in the Cow-Calf class. Only calves born between 1/1/24 and 6/1/24 and shown in Open or Junior classes are eligible to enter.
17.Entry Head Limits:
a.There will be a limit of six (6) animals per exhibitor/registered owner.
b. Junior Exhibitors may enter six (6) animals per breed up to two (2) different breeds with a maximum of twelve (12) head that number would include commercial heifers.
18.Lights will be turned out in the beef barn at 11:00 PM; no sleeping in the barn will be allowed.
19.Personal fans will be allowed but must be moving air in the same direction as the permanently installed fans.
20.There is a minimum of 6 head (combined male and female) requirement in order to qualify for an individual breed show. Breeds not meeting the 6 head minimum will be shown in the All Other Breeds Division.
21. Out of county exhibitors participating in the open show will only be allowed if space is available.
(ANY AND ALL RULES OF THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR PUBLISHED IN THE “FAIR CATALOG” APPLY TO ALL EXHIBITORS ALSO). THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
A - 1: Junior Heifer Calf Born Between Jan. 1 & June 1, 2025
A - 2: Winter Heifer Calf Born Between Nov. 1 & Dec. 31, 2024
A - 3: Senior Heifer Calf Born Between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, 2024
A- 4: CALF CHAMPION HEIFER
A - 5: RESERVE CALF CHAMPION HEIFER
A - 6: Late Summer Yearling Heifer Calf Born Between July 1 & Aug. 31, 2024
A - 7: Early Summer Yearling Heifer Calf Born Between May 1 & June 30, 2024
A - 8: Late Junior Yearling Heifer born Between March 1 & April 30, 2024
A - 9: CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER
A - 10: RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER
A - 11: Early Junior Yearling Heifer Born Between Jan. 1 & Feb. 29, 2024
A - 12: Senior Yearling Heifer Born Between Sept. 1 & Dec. 31, 2023
A - 13: CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER
A - 14: RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER
A - 15: GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER
A - 16: RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER
A - 17: Group of Two Heifers, Any Age, Owned By Exhibitor
A - 18: Heifer - Bred and Owned By Exhibitor (Any Age, One Entry per Exhibitor)
A - 19: Junior Bull Calf Born Between Jan. 1 & June 1, 2024
A - 20: Winter Bull Calf Born Between Nov. 1 & Dec. 31, 2024
A - 21: Senior Bull Calf Born Between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, 2024
A - 22: CALF CHAMPION BULL
A - 23: RESERVE CALF CHAMPION BULL
A - 24: Late Summer Yearling Bull Born Between July 1 & Aug. 31, 2024
A - 25: Early Summer Yearling Bull Born Between May 1 & June 30, 2024
A - 26: Late Junior Yearling Bull Born Between March 1 & April 30, 2024
A - 27: CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL
A - 28: RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL
A - 29: Early Junior Yearling Bull Born Between Jan. 1 & Feb. 29, 2024
A - 30: Senior Yearling Bull Born Between Sept. 1 & Dec. 31, 2023
A - 31: Late Two Year Old Bull Born Between May 1 & Aug. 31, 2023
A - 32: Early Two Year Old Bull Born Between Jan. 1 & April 30, 2023
A - 33: CHAMPION SENIOR BULL
A - 34: RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BULL
A - 35: GRAND CHAMPION BULL
A - 36: RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL
A - 37: Group of Two Bulls, Any Age, Owned By Exhibitor
A - 38: Bull – Bred and Owned By Exhibitor (Any Age, One Entry per Exhibitor)
A - 39: Get Of Sire (4) Animals by One Sire (Either or Both Sexes) Can be Grouped by Different Owners
A - 40: Best Five Head by One Owner
A - 41: Cow-Calf Division
A - 42: Feeder Steers – Born after Jan. 1, 2025, classes by weight
J UNIOR BEEF –DEPARTMENT A
Kymberly Coffman and Henry Terry Department Superintendent and Co-Superintendent
SECTION II – BEEF CATTLE
Rules and Regulations
The Junior Livestock Show will be held on Thursday beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The same rules listed for Section 1 – Beef Cattle will be used for Junior Livestock Exhibitors. Class listings and premiums will be the same for all beef cattle, open and junior shows.
The Alice Bowman Award is presented annually to the Supreme Grand Champion Heifer and Bull of the Junior Livestock Show. A monetary award is presented to each winner by the family of Alice Bowman, a dedicated mother and fair supporter.
The Lester Estep Award is sponsored by the family and presented to the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the Cow/Calf Division of all breeds. A monetary award is given to the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion.
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Jeremy Daubert and Rosemary Life, Department Superintendents (Revised April 2025)
DAIRY CATTLE RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Entries are due July 1st online at FairEntry.com. Stall assignments will be based on pre-entries.
2. All entry fees must be paid via the Fair Entry Website. Refunds will be made only with a veterinarian’s signed statement.
3. $10.00 entry fee per animal. Tack space will be assigned 1 per exhibitor at no cost and any extra will be based on barn availability.
4. The Dairy Shows will be held on Tuesday of fair week starting at 8:00AM with Showing & Fitting Classes first, then Type Classes. Dairy Market Steers will start at the conclusion of the Dairy Type Classes. The Dairy Show order for this year is as follows: Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Red and White, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and Holstein. Only these breeds are eligible to be exhibited and shown at the Rockingham County Fair Dairy Show.
5. Open competition is open to out-of-county herds (only if space is available). Youth competition is restricted to youth exhibitors who are bona fide Rockingham 4-H Club and/or FFA members.
6. All cattle must be the property of the individual exhibiting them.
7. Registration certificates will be required on all open show exhibits. All dairy animals, original registration papers, and health papers must be at the fairgrounds by Monday Noon of fair week . Grade animals must also have DHIA paper for the Junior Show.
8. No exhibitor shall win more than two premiums in any one class.
9. The storage of excessive amounts of hay, feed and straw will not be permitted in the barns and only if space is available after stall assignments have been made. This shall be at the discretion of the barn chairman. Area storing hay/feed/straw cannot be more than three tie rings/stalls and not stacked above the wooden tie walls.
10. Milkout at the discretion of the Judge.
11. Any cattle that are shown must be shown in the breed in which they are registered. In case an animal is dual registered, the animal must be shown in one breed or another, not in both.
12. Removal of animals
• Milk cows may leave Friday of fair week from 7AM-12PM.
• Display areas and Heifers/calves and tack can be removed on Saturday morning during 7AM-10AM . Any animals or tack left after 10AM must be loaded from the camper side parking lot. NO VEHICLES CAN BACK UP TO THE NORTH END OF THE BARNS AFTER 10:00 AM SATURDAY.
13. To obtain an armband, passes or parking pass, you must have a dairy animal that is entered in the Dairy Show which is held on Tuesday of fair week.
14. No head/clipping shoots allowed in the dairy barn – must be kept in the grassy area between beef/dairy barns.
15. All advertising/sponsor signs cannot be larger than 22” X 28” in size and must be displayed in tack area.
16. No watering troughs allowed inside of the dairy barn. They must remain on the wash rack.
(ANY AND ALL RULES OF THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR PUBLISHED IN THE “FAIR CATALOG” APPLY TO ALL EXHIBIORS ALSO). THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
DAIRY CATTLE PDCA SHOW RING CODE OF ETHICS
Grooming and Preparation
(February 2025)
Dairy cattle exhibitions are conducted under standards for evaluating conformation established by the PDCA Unified Score Card (2025), with specific breed characteristics taken into consideration by the show judge. In this connection, animals will be groomed and prepared for the judge’s evaluation in order to display the animal’s natural contour, conformation, performance and mobility. Specifically:
1. Changing the natural color of the animal is prohibited (effective 6/1/2015). However, external applications of cosmetics that affect only appearance may be used, including by way of example hoof polishes and false switches.
2. The maximum allowable length of naturally growing hair anywhere on the topline is not to exceed 1 ½ inches. Exhibitors will be required to comply with this rule before the animal is allowed to enter the ring. 3. Addition of foreign objects, including but not limited to hair or hair substitutes, cloth or fiber, to change the natural contour or appearance of the
animal’s body is prohibited.
4. Externally sealing the teat end with a preparation that does not harm the animal’s skin is permissible.
5. Natural teat placement will be given preference over artificially positioned teats.
6. The practice of over bagging the udder, or allowing excessive fill of milk in the mammary system, is strongly discouraged due to the harmful impact on animal comfort and health. Any signs of this could result in competition disqualification.
Violations: False, Deceptive or Unacceptable Practices
These practices are violations of the Code of Ethics and will be reported to show management and may be reported to the respective national breed associations:
1. Misrepresenting the age, milking status and/or lactation number of the animal for the class in which it is shown.
2. Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally:
a. with an irritant or counterirritant,
b. using a device to artificially create or enhance the udder crease,
c. using other substances as detected by testing that causes changes in the udder to artificially improve the conformation.
d. no substance that is not approved by FDA or prescribed by veterinarian may be administered to the mammary system including the teat canal.
3. Surgical or unethical insertion of any matter under the skin or into body cavities, performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body (e.g., administration of fluid via a stomach tube or other similar apparatus to fi ll the rumen), though not to preclude practices required or involved in normal management.
4. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors while in the show ring or other conduct detrimental to the breed or the show.
5. Challenging, threatening or interfering with an ethics committee appointed by show management to monitor the animals on exhibit on the show grounds.
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SECTION I – TYPE CLASSES
( Tuesday morning, following Showing & Fitting Classes that start at 8:00AM)
2025 Show Order: Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Red and White Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey, and Holstein.
Heifer Classes
1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3 (open premiums) (Rosette only receives a ribbon and no cash award)
1. Spring Heifer Calf born March 1 through May 30, 2025
2. Winter Heifer Calf Calf born Dec. 1, 2024 through Feb. 28, 2025
3. Fall Heifer Calf born Sept. 1 through Nov. 30, 2024
4. Summer Heifer Calf born June 1 through August 31, 2024
5. Spring Yearling Heifer born March 1 through May 31, 2024
6. Winter Yearling Heifer born Dec. 1, 2023 through Feb. 28, 2024
7. Fall Yearling Heifer (not in milk) born Sept. 1 through Nov. 30, 2023
8. Junior Best of 3 females to consist of three animals all shown in the junior age classes, bred by exhibitor regardless of ownership.
Junior Champion Awards:
• Junior Champion (Youth Show) – Rosette
• Reserve Junior Champion (Youth Show) – Rosette
• Junior Champion (Open Show) – Rosette
• Reserve Junior Champion (Open Show) – Rosette
Cow Classes
1st-$25, 2nd-$20, 3rd-$15, 4th-$10, 5th-$5 (open premiums) (Rosette only receives a ribbon and no cash award)
9. Junior two year old cow (not necessarily in milk) born March 1. 2023 through August 31, 2023
10. Senior two year old cow born Sept. 1, 2022 through Feb. 28, 2023
11. Three year old cow born Sept. 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022
12. Four year old cow born Sept. 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021
16. Dam and Daughter – two females, one to be the offspring of the other, may be owned by two exhibitors
17. Produce of Dam to consist of two animals, any age, the produce of one cow. May be owned by two exhibitors
18. Best of three females to consist of three females, any age, all bred by one breeder, one animal may be owned by another exhibitor
Supreme Champion Classes
(No cash award, Rosette only)
The Junior Champion (heifers) and Senior Champion (cows) of the Junior and Open Shows will be pulled for the following supreme classes:
• Supreme Jr. Champion (Junior Show)
• Reserve Jr. Supreme Champion (Junior Show)
• Supreme Jr. Champion (Open Show)
• Reserve Jr. Supreme Champion (Open Show)
• Supreme Sr. Champion (Junior Show)
• Reserve Sr. Champion (Junior Show)
• Supreme Sr. Champion (Open Show)
• Reserve Sr. Champion (Open Show)
SECTION II – YOUTH SHOWING & FITTING CLASSES
(Tuesday of Fair starting at 8:00AM before Type Classes)
Youth showing and fitting is MANDATORY if youth want to receive youth premiums. Youth must be a bonafide 4-H or FFA member in good standing. Youth participating in these classes are NOT eligible for the Pee-Wee class.
• 4-H Cloverbud Showmanship ages 5-8 as of September 30th
*No premiums, but an award of some type is given
• Junior Dairy Fitting & Showmanship ages 9-12 as of September 30th
1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3
• Intermediate Dairy Fitting & Showmanship ages 13-15 as of September 30th
1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3
• Senior Dairy Fitting & Showmanship ages 16-19 as of September 30th
1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$9, 4th-$6, 5th-$3
Dairy Pee-Wee Class
SECTION III – FUN CLASSES
(Thursday of Fair)
Sponsored by Farm Credit of the Virginias
1. Ages 8 and younger as of September 30th of the current year.
2. Any dairy breed may be shown.
3. Any animal shown must have also been shown in the open or junior dairy show on Tuesday.
4. All participants will receive a ribbon – no premiums awarded.
5. Cloverbud’s that participated in the Cloverbud Showmanship class on Tuesday are not eligible.
6. Class starts at 7:00PM Thursday.
Dress a Calf Class
Sponsored by Greenmount Grain Roasting, LLC
1. Each team will need to supply their own clothing items to dress themselves and their animal.
2. Any animal used, must have also been shown in the open or junior dairy show on Tuesday.
3. All exhibits in the class are subject to the general rules of the Rockingham County Fair Association and Dairy Department. See General Rules and Regulations for Health Requirements and Barn Area rules.
4. Class will be judged strictly on the costume of the calf and participants ONLY. Fitting is not considered in the judging of this class. Participants do not need to own the animal.
5. No cash premiums will be awarded for this class. Prizes will be donated by class sponsors.
6. Any dairy breed may be shown.
7. Class will be on Thursday night of the fair, following the Pee Wee Class.
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SECTION IV – YOUTH DAIRY SHOW
Junior Premiums
• Class listings are the same as listed above for the open show.
• Youth will receive premiums as follows for placing in youth competition, in addition to any premium won in the open placings: 1st - $15 2nd - $12 3rd - $10
• All youth entries will receive a $10 participating premium for 3rd place and below in youth competition.
Junior Rules & Regulations
• All youth exhibitors must be bona fide Rockingham 4-H Club and/or FFA members meeting the following criteria:
• Youth entries may be exhibited by all bonafide Rockingham 4-H & FFA members who are 9 years old by September 30th of the current year.
• Final participation in the youth show is the show immediately following graduation from High School.
• 4-H & FFA exhibitors who participated in the previous year’s fair must turn in a project book for species they exhibited in order to be eligible to show this year.
• Pre-entry and health requirements are the same as those for the Open Dairy Show.
• Youth exhibitors may not show in the Open Show with non-registered (grade) stock.
• Cattle do not have to be registered to receive Junior Show premiums; however grade animals are not allowed in the Open Show and will not receive Open Show premiums.
• The Youth Dairy Show will be held simultaneously with the Open Show. After all animals have been placed, junior animals will be advanced and awarded Junior Show Premiums and Ribbons.
• All cattle must be owned by the exhibitor. Ownership defined:
• Animals must be registered in the name of the Youth member, or a partnership of Youth members, throughout the year exhibiting in order to qualify for Youth
recognition. Adult-Youth and family or farm partnerships are NOT acceptable.
• For an animal (cow or heifer) being transferred to a Youth, or a partnership of Youth, the transfer application must received by July 15th.
• The following actions will disqualify an animal from Youth recognition:
• Transferring an animal in or out of a Youth’s name after the deadline
• Adding or dropping any adult or Youth member as owner after the deadline
• There is also a 4-H/FFA Dairy Lease Agreement for youth that are interested in showing dairy animals without ownership. Contact the Dairy Barn Chairman or the Rockingham County Extension Office to receive a copy or explanation of the program. The Lease agreement is due to the Dairy Barn Chairman or the Rockingham County Extension office by July 1st.
• Youth Fitting and Showing is mandatory. If a youth does not participate in Youth Fitting and Showing they cannot receive Youth Premiums from Tuesday’s show. The youth would only be eligible to collect open premiums from Tuesday’s show.
• Permission for exception from Youth Fitting and Showing can be requested in writing to the Dairy Department Chairman. Chairman must receive a written request 4 days prior to the Youth Fitting and Showing Class. If there is a medical reason, a Doctor’s note must accompany a written request to be excused. The Chairman and Dairy Barn Committee will have the final decision and give a written response one day prior to the Youth Fitting and Showing class.
• All animals shown in Fitting and Showing classes must be owned by the exhibitor.
• Classes will be formed for Youth Fitting and Showing based on age as of September 30th
• Youth Fitting and Showmanship classes will be held Tuesday of fair week starting at 8:00AM
OPEN and JUNIOR BOER GOAT SHOW � DEPT. C
**Thursday August 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM**
Caity Swecker and Elizabeth Myers, Chairs
1. Entries must be completed in Fair Entry by July 1, 2025.
2. Show is non-sanctioned but will be run in accordance with the American Boer Goat Association rules.
3. The base date for computing an animal’s age is August 14, 2025.
4. All bucks must be washed prior to coming to the Fair Grounds. (per Rockingham County Fair Association)
5. Registration papers are required for ALL percentage, purebred and fullblood animals. Registration papers or application papers must be presented to the department head upon arrival on the grounds if born after April 1, 2025. All goats born prior to April 1, 2025 must have registration papers and will be checked after arrival by the department superintendent. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required for all Open Boer Goats.
6. After registration is received, no substitution of animals will be allowed without approval from Department Chair. No substitution will be authorized after August 5, 2025.
7. Any goat appearing to be in poor health or displaying any forms of infection, open abscesses or obvious signs of sore-mouth will not be allowed on the fair grounds. Show committee and/or veterinarian have the authority to request the animal be removed.
8. Any animal, which in the opinion of the livestock chairman and/or department chair, that constitutes a hazard, must be removed from the grounds.
9. All goats must be on the grounds and unloaded by NOON Monday August 11 and remain in place until 7:00 AM Saturday August 16. Animals must be removed from the Fairgrounds by 10am on Saturday August 16 .
10. All goats must show in their respective individual classes in order to compete in the specialty classes.
11. Only goats being shown in classes at the fair will be allowed on the grounds.
12. All trailers must be moved to a designated parking area after unloading.
13. All exhibits in this department are subject to the General Rules of the Rockingham County Fair. See General Rules and Regulations for Health requirements and barn area rules.
14. Chairman has the right to cancel classes due to lack of entries or to adjust class ages.
SUNSHINE CLASS (Open to an individual up to the age of 22 with a developmental disability)- Thursday August 14 at 6:00pm in The Farm Credit Showrings.
Youth Showmanship- Must be enrolled in a Rockingham County 4-H or FFA Program. Animal used for Showmanship must be registered in Youth’s Name.
Junior- Ages 9-12 as of September 30, 2025
Intermediate- Ages 13-15 as of September 30, 2025
Senior- Ages 15-19 as of September 30, 2025
Peewee Showmanship -Open to anyone under the age of 9 who can not show in the Market Show. Animals will be provided if needed.
20. Yearling Does (12-18 months) Born on or after February 14, 2024
21. Does (18-24 months)
22. Does (over 24 months)
23. Champion Fullblood Senior Doe
24. Reserve Champion Fullblood Senior Doe
25. Grand Champion Fullblood Doe
26. Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Doe
FULLBLOOD BUCKS (INCLUDES PUREBRED)
27. Buck Kids (0-3 months)
28. Buck Kids (3-6 months)
Born on or after August 14, 2023
Born before August 14, 2023
Born on or after May 14, 2025
Born on or after February 14, 2025
29. Buck Kids (6-9 months) Born on or after November 14, 2023
30. Buck Kids (9-12 months) Born on or after August 14, 2023
31. Grand Champion Fullblood Buck
32. Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Buck
33. Best Boer Goat in Show –
COMMERCIAL DOE OPEN & JUNIOR SHOW (Meat Goat Type-No registration required)
34. Doe Kids (0-3 months) Born on or after May 14, 2025
35. Doe Kids (3-6 months) Born on or after February 14, 2025
36. Doe Kids (6-9 months) Born on or after November 14, 2024
37. Doe Kids (9-12 months) Born on or after August 14, 2024
38. Champion Percentage Junior Doe
39. Reserve Champion Percentage Junior Doe
40. Yearling Does (12-18 months) Born on or after February 14, 2024
41. Does (18-24 months) Born on or after August 14, 2023
42. Does (over 24 months) Born before August 14, 2023
43. Champion Percentage Senior Doe
44. Reserve Champion Percentage Senior Doe
45. Grand Champion Percentage Doe
46. Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Doe
SPECIALTY CLASSES (ONE ENTRY PER REGISTERED OWNER)
47. Doe and Off spring (one doe and one off spring)
48. Produce of Dam (two off spring of same doe any age)
49. Get of Sire (three off spring of same buck any age, any sex)
Open Sheep – Purebreds and Commercial Section II – Sheep
Martha Phillips – Dept. Superintendent
Lisa Kanney – Assistant Superintendent Judge: Troy Longnecker
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OPEN AND JUNIOR DIVISIONS ENTRIES
1. All entries must be completed on the Fair Entry website https://www.fairentry. com by July 1. You will need correct ear tag numbers and birthdates to enter your animals. These will be required fields. Help information can be found at: https://www.rockinghamcountyfair.com/p/ fair-info/fair-entry
2. All exhibits in this department are subject to the general rules of the Rockingham County Fair Association and Show Ring Code of Ethics. See General Rules and Regulations for health requirements and barn area rules.
3. After registration is submitted, no substitution of animals will be allowed without approval of the Department Superintendents. No substitution will be authorized after August 05, 2025. Once the show has started there will be no discussion about changing ownership or classes. If you miss your class that animal will be disqualified for pair and group classes.
4. All exhibits must be in place and checked in by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, and remain in place until 7:00 am on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
5. Check-in times will be 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, for all Open and Jr Breeding Sheep. If you do not check-in your entries during this time period or made prior arrangements to come at a different time, you will be forfeited from the show.
6. All entries are open to Rockingham County residents and, depending on space, out of county entries will be accepted by invitation only.
7. Sheep Age Requirements: Yearling must be one year and under 2 years at day of show; senior lambs must be born September 1 to December 31 of the preceding year. Intermediate lambs born January 1-February 15 of the current year and junior lambs born on February 16 and after of the current year.
8. Commercial wether type entries will include ewes and rams that are purebred and crossbred.
9. Entries are encouraged from juniors who have ewe lambs NOT showing in the market lamb divisions. The only tags that should be visible are the farm tag and their scrapie tag. All commercial ewes will be shown slick shorn. No ewe lambs exhibited in the Market Lamb Show will
SHEEP � DEPT. D
be eligible to show in the Breeding Sheep Show. (No cross entries)
10. Only two animals per exhibitor will be allowed per class. Only one entry in pairs, pen of 4 lambs (both sexes must be represented) and flock classes. A maximum of 8 head per breed, per exhibitor will be allowed for 2025.
11. Any sheep with percentage papers will show in the Commercial class; example: percentage Suffolk and Dorset Advantage, etc.
12. Judging starts at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13.
13. Exhibitors entering animals that are not brought to the fair will forfeit pen space with no refund. Refunds will only be made with a veterinarian’s signed statement. Superintendents will reallocate extra pen space.
ARRIVAL/DURING THE FAIR
1. Sheep must have been recently shorn prior to health papers to be written by a veterinarian and at the arrival at the Rockingham County Fair to accommodate inspections. Fleece length shall not exceed 1/4” at arrival for all Commercial and Southdown breeds as well as any other breeds showing slick sheared (exception provided for breeding sheep shown in fleece or with fitted fleece). Breeding sheep that will be fitted must be washed prior entering the fair and rough cut out.
2. No more than 2-3 animals per pen. Overcrowding will not be tolerated.
3. Fresh water will be provided to sheep at all times by the exhibitor.
4. Tack space will be eliminated to ensure proper housing for the animals. No tack will be allowed until after noon on Monday and will be assigned by Superintendents. No more than one (1) day supply of feed and hay will be kept in the tack area. All bedding and extra feed must be kept in a trailer or brought from home each day. All tack, as space permits, may be shared by several exhibitors.
5. Fitting areas will be located outside the barns or in a fitting area. No fitting inside the hoop barn, unless there is an available vacant pen. All fitting areas are to be cleaned and free from trash and wool after each fitting session.
6. Exhibitors will be responsible for disposing of wool to the designated area in the back of the barn
(DO NOT PLACE WOOL AND WET BEDDING IN TRASH CANS)
7. Judge’s decision is final.
8. Any animal deemed unsafe will be asked to leave the fairgrounds; including and not limited to destruction of the pens or being a traveler from pen to pen.
9. ALL animals, regardless of breed, will need to be halter or hand broken to show. NO dragging or picking up sheep to and from the show ring – this will NOT be tolerated and will result in the entry being automatically disqualified. The show ring is not a breaking arena.
10. Superintendents have the right to divide classes or to cancel classes due to lack of entries or to adjust class ages.
HEALTH OF ANIMALS:
In keeping with our goal of maintaining the reputation of Virginia’s finest agricultural county fair, the sheep superintendents will require that any sheep not in good health, good body condition, and properly groomed for public viewing, be immediately removed from the fairgrounds. fairgrounds.
1. Animals are not to be unloaded until a Representative from the State Veterinarians office (VDAC) has checked over the sheep before placing them in the pens. All Commercial, Southdown and any sheep that is being shown slick: Dorset, Hampshire, Suffolk, Cheviot must be ¼” wool or less for inspection. Any fitted sheep must be washed and rough cut for inspection. Sheep diagnosed with lamb fungus, sore mouth or any other contagious disease must be removed from the fairgrounds.
2. All animals must be identified with an official USDA tag (Scrapie).
3. Club Lamb Fungus: Sheep must be free of clinical symptoms of club lamb fungus (ringworm) . Any healed club lamb fungus lesions must demonstrate healthy skin and wool regrowth. Sheep with active lesions will not be permitted on the fairgrounds, animal stalling or exhibit areas.
4. Sheep must be free of clinical signs of sore mouth, foot rot, and Caseous Lymphadenitis. Animals showing clinical symptoms of these conditions will be moved from the exhibition grounds. With reference to caseous lymphadenitis, “clinical symptoms” is used to define abscesses of the lymph nodes, whether draining or not.
5. Any animal that shows evidence of prolapse will be excused from the fair and asked to be taken home. This will forfeit the animal to be shown in its class, pairs, pens and flock classes. Should the animal be taken into the ring it will immediately be excused and disqualified from all other classes.
6. Muzzles and drenching will be allowed.
RELEASE:
1. Breeding livestock will be released Saturday morning from 7am-10am.
2. All trailers must be removed from the trailer parking area by 10:00am on Saturday
3. Tack can be loaded during release times, but any tack left after 10am must be loaded from the camper side parking lot.
4. NO VEHICLES CAN BACK UP TO THE NORTH END OF THE BARNS AFTER 10:00AM ON SATURDAY
PREMIUMS:
1. Premiums less than $10.00 per exhibitor will be paid in cash
2. Cash payments will be issued beginning Tuesday, Sept 2nd from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
You will have until Nov 1 to pick-up cash premiums.
3. Checks will be issued Tuesday, September 2nd; 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. After Sept 4th will be mailed.
4. All monies not claimed by Nov 1, will be returned to the department budget for the next year.
5. Prizes will not be paid if not listed in the catalog. There are no prize monies for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions, Grand Champion, Reserve Champions, Ole timers and Showmanship. Those awards are donated by generous sponsors and from the Rockingham County Fair
PREMIUMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1st place $14 4th place $8
2nd place $12 5th place $6
3rd place $10
2025 SHOW SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. - SHOWMANSHIP- (Please indicate on entr y if you are participating and birthdate)
Class 1 – Pee Wee Showmanship – Judged (Anyone 8 and under)
Class 2 – Jr. Showmanship (9-12 years old)
Class 3 – Intermediate Showmanship (13-16 years old)
Class 4 – Sr. Showmanship (17-21 years old; Must be 21 or under on day of show)
**Classes and Divisions may be split after all entries are received, pending on entries**
BREEDING SHEEP SHOW (Immediately Following Showmanship) - Eligible Breeds: Commercial, Cheviot, Dorset, Suffolk, Southdown, Hampshire
CLASS NO./NAME OF CLASS
1-Yearling Ram 1 year, under 2
2-Senior Ram Lamb- born between Sept 1-Dec 31
3-Intermediate Ram Lamb-born between Jan 1-Feb 15
4-Junior Ram Lamb-born Feb 16 and after
5-Pair Ram Lambs
Champion and Reserve Champion Ram
6-Yearling Ewe 1 year, under 2
7-Pair Yearling Ewes
8-Senior Ewe Lamb-born between Sept 1-Dec 31
9-Intermediate Ewe Lamb-born between Jan 1-Feb 15
10-Junior Ewe Lamb-born Feb 16 and after 11- Pair Ewe Lambs
Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe
13-Pen of 4 Lambs, both sexes represented 14-Flock, Ram under 2 years, 2 yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs
SUPREME DRIVE-
OLE TIMERS SHOWMANSHIP- LAST CLASS OF THE NIGHT!
Calling all kids, husbands, wives and anyone who wants to have a good time at the fair – Open to anyone over the age of 21. Grab a sheep and show the young ones how it’s done!
4�H & FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE � DEPT. E
2024-2025 STEER REGULATIONS
(Revised December 2024)
RockinghamMas.org
**The General Rules and Regulations provided by the Rockingham County Fair Association apply to the Market Livestock Show and Sale. All exhibitors, parents and volunteers are expected to be familiar and follow the rules and regulations provided here and by the Association. The pricing and exhibit check-in dates and times are subject to change and will be finalized at a later time. General Rules and Regulations are available on our website at RockinghamMas.org, Fair Office or on the Fair’s website (rockinghamcountyfair.com).**
Anything highlighted in BLUE is an addition or change from last year’s rules & regulations!
EXHIBITOR AND ANIMAL ELIGIBILITY
1) All exhibitors must be bona fide Rockingham 4-H Club and/or FFA members meeting the following criteria:
a) Steers, lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy feeder steers may be exhibited by all bonafide 4-H & FFA members who are 9 years old by September 30th of 2025.
b) 4-H & FFA membership
i) 4-H Membership: 4-H members must be enrolled via http://v2.4honline.com/ by January 3rd.
ii) FFA Membership: FFA members must have an agriculture class scheduled for the current school year and be a member in good standing with their FFA chapter. Members must be listed on the state roster by the spring membership roster deadline.
iii) Note: A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late 4-H/FFA memberships; however, exhibitors must register through the Extension Office during this grace period and will be assessed a monetary penalty of $75 per exhibitor. Therefore, all LATE 4-H/FFA membership entries and fees must be received in the Extension Office (by 5:00 PM) Monday, January 10, 2025. There will be no protests regarding late entries and NO membership forms will be accepted after this seven-day grace period.
c) Final participation in the show and sale is the show immediately following graduation from High School or the year they turn age 19 whichever comes first.
d) 4-H & FFA exhibitors who weighed in a Market Steer(s) at the 2024 initial weigh-in must have turned in a project book for a Steer(s) in Fall of 2024 in order to be eligible to show and sell a Steer in the 2025 Fair.
i) Project books are due on the following dates for the corresponding organization
(1) 4-H: At your September club meeting unless otherwise specified by your club leader.
(2) FFA: To your advisor by the last Monday in September.
ii) Only one project book per species exhibited is required.
iii) Members MUST use:
(1) 4-H Member Record Books
(a) Experienced Senior (publication 4H-691NP)
(b) Experienced Junior (publication 4H-690NP)
(c) Novice (publication 4H-689NP)
(2) Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET) Record
Book (FFA Only)
e) If a youth is a member of 4-H and/ or FFA in one or more of the following counties (Rockingham, Augusta, Page and Shenandoah), then the 4-H/FFA members must choose to participate in only one county’s 4-H/ FFA Market Livestock Show and Sale for that project year.
2) In order to be eligible to show and sell at the 2025 Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale all FIRST YEAR 4-H and FFA Youth MUST attend a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training. YQCA is a quality assurance training for youth raising and producing production livestock for consumers. This training will also give youth the chance to learn and demonstrate additional showing, exhibition and livestock production skills.
3) Only bona fide Rockingham 4-H and FFA members as qualifying in general regulation No. 1 may be selected to show or sell in place of another exhibitor. If there is a conflict with students attending college, notification must be presented in writing by August 1, 2025 to the Extension Office for exhibitors to be allowed to sell by proxy. Approval will be determined on a case by case basis.
5) All steers must be entered through FairEntry by Friday, January 17th, 2025 at 11:59PM. Note: A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late entries; however, exhibitors must register via paper form during this grace period and will be assessed a monetary penalty of $50 per animal. Therefore, all LATE steer entries and fees must be received in the Extension Office (by 5:00 PM) or postmarked by Friday, January 24th. There will be no protests regarding late entries and NO entry forms will be accepted after this seven day grace period. Steers must be the property of the 4-H & FFA member and fed and cared for by the member exhibiting, with no change of ownership after the date of January 17, 2025.
a) There will be a fee of $5/entry charged. This is to help cover the costs of RFID tags, payment processing, etc. The fee needs to be sent to the Rockingham Extension Office with the check payable to 4-H/FFA Livestock Show & Sale Committee.
6) Youth exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals for the entire duration of the project. While 4-H leaders and volunteers, FFA advisors, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to offer support and guidance, the majority of the care, maintenance, and fitting of project animals should be left to the exhibitor with the goal of providing a hands-on, educational experience.
7) We prefer that all exhibitors register for showmanship via FairEntry.com to participate in Showmanship Classes but will accept entries until Final Weigh-In. These classes are judged strictly on showmanship. Fitting is not considered in the judging of showmanship classes.
8) Showmanship Divisions:
a) Novice: for exhibitors showing for the first time at the Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Steer Show, and who are 12 years of age or younger on September 30, 2025.
b) Junior: for exhibitors 12 years of age and younger on September 30, 2025.
c) Intermediate: for exhibitors 13 to 15 years of age on September 30, 2025.
d) Senior: for exhibitors 16 years of age and older
on September 30, 2025.
9) All market species are subject to visitations by specie chairmen.
10) Any violation of any rule may result in a fine, probation, and/or banning from future livestock show and sales.
WEIGH-INS
11) Initial weigh-in will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Rockingham Livestock Sales (Snow Date: March 1st). All steers are to be brought to this location to be weighed and identified. Steers not tagged and weighed that day are ineligible for the show and sale.
12) All steers will be required to have a halter on them before being unloaded at initial weigh-in. It is recommended that all steers be broke to lead at initial weigh-in.
13) At the initial weigh-in, a DNA sample may be collected from all steers. The committee reserves the right to test any or all steers at any time.
14) It is required that all calves be dehorned and fully castrated before initial weigh-in to be eligible to show and sell. If banding method is used, banding must have occurred at least two weeks prior to the weigh-in and have evidence of scrotal atrophy at the initial weigh-in. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles. If not, that steer will be ineligible to show and sell at the Rockingham County Fair.
15) Each exhibitor shall be allowed to nominate and weigh in a maximum of three steers at the initial weigh in.
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16) A family may designate one steer of those weighed-in as a family spare, which may be used by any immediate sibling of that family.
a) Family must identify the one steer as the “family spare” at initial weigh-in.
b) Family must notify the Extension Office in writing by final weigh-in if the steer is going to be used and which family member will be using it.
c) This option can be used as an alternative to weighing in three animals per exhibitor.
i) Example:
(1) Not using the spare option- which means you may not interchange the steers. A family with three children would weigh-in a maximum of nine steers.
(2) Using the spare option for a family of three, you would weigh-in a maximum of seven steers with one being designated the family spare that could be interchangeable.
17) Substitutions with other exhibitor’s animals will not be allowed, unless they are using the family spare option.
18) All Bred and Owned animals must be designated at the initial weigh-in by filling out the B&O Part 1 Paperwork. Rockingham Bred and Owned animals must meet the following description, “The immediate family must own the dam at time of service and conception and the exhibitor must have continuously cared for the market animal since birth”. Part 2-B&O Pictorial story is due by Friday, July 11, 2025.
19) Final weigh-in time is by appointment.
20) Each exhibitor is allowed to bring no more than two steers to the final weigh-in.
21) Each exhibitor may only bring three total market animals to the final weigh-in (maximum of two per specie) unless they are a graduating senior. Graduating seniors may
bring four total market animals to final weighin (maximum of two per specie). Animals presented at final weigh-in will be considered exhibitor’s official selections.
22) No re-weigh will be allowed.
23) Those steers that are determined by the Steer Chairmen as not being broke to lead by exhibitor at FINAL weigh-in will not be allowed to be shown or sold. Any steer that constitutes a safety hazard at any time as deemed by steer chair(s) will be sent home immediately and will not be eligible for show or sale.
24) All steers will be weighed prior to showing and selling. The final weigh-in will be Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Location will be at Shenandoah Livestock sales. Steers must weigh between 1050-1600 pounds and Grade “Select +” or better by officials of the Virginia Division of Markets Grading Service in order to show and sell. Steers not meeting the qualifications will be disqualified from the show and sale and will not unload at fairgrounds and must return home the day of weigh-in.
25) Animal Accident Protocol at Weigh-In
a) Initial Weigh-In Animal Injury/Death
i) Physical Injury/Death occurring at the weigh-in site must be reported to the Extension Office (540-564-3080) on the weigh-in date and include vet confirmation.
ii) Vaccine death needs to be reported to Extension Office (540-564-3080) or the appropriate specie chair within 24 hours of initial weigh-in and include vet confirmation.
iii) A replacement animal needs to be nominated to Extension Office (540-564-3080) within 7 days from vet confirmation.
iv) Replacement animal needs to be verified by an Extension Office (540-564-3080) and/or specie chairman
v) Replacement animal is not eligible for Rate of Gain awards.
b) Final Weigh-In Animal Injury/Death
i) Physical Injury/Death occurring at the weigh-in site must be reported to the Extension Office (540-564-3080) on the weigh-in date and include vet confirmation.
ii) If physical injury/death occurs at final weigh-in site, exhibitor can substitute a spare animal if it was previously nominated in individual’s name.
SHOW AND SALE
26) Each exhibitor can show and sell no more than three market animals total and not more than two animals of each species. Graduating seniors may show and sell four market animals total and not more than two animals of each species.
27) Each exhibitor must show and sell his or her own animal(s) unless the exhibitor has more than one animal in the same class or is unable to attend the show and sale because of sickness or death in the immediate family. Other cases will be evaluated by the Executive Committee on a case by case basis. For these reasons only will an exhibitor be exempt. Exhibitors that cannot show or sell due to an injury or illness, must be present at the show and sale if physically possible. Exhibitors must submit a written request to the Specie Chairperson at least 24 hours before the show if they will not be showing their own animal. Non-compliance with this ruling will disqualify the animal from the show and sale.the animal from the show and sale.
28) If you show you must sell or you will forfeit participation in the next year’s show.
4�H & FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE � DEPT. E
MYERS 2024 GRAND CHAMPION DAIRY STEER EMILY HAMMER 2024 GRAND CHAMPION HOG LANDON BRYAN 2024 GRAND CHAMPION LAMB SAWYER WILKINS
29) Prior to entering the ring, parents/guardian are to inform the Steer Co-Chairmen if they feel their child may have a problem in handling the steer - Parents are not to enter the show ring.
30) 4-H & FFA steer exhibitors must enter the show ring leading their steer on their own.
31) Steer Co-Chairmen will be attentive to the exhibitors and if handling problems occur will assist exhibitor in tying the steer to the rail of the show ring.
32) In all showmanship classes, the exhibitor must be showing his or her own steer.
33) Steer classes will be based on Weight Division (not breed) with a maximum of 10 steers/class.
34) The Steer Judge will be instructed to place all steers according to quality traits and not on handling ability.
35) All exhibitors are required to wear appropriate dress in both the show ring and sale ring. Inappropriate dress and appearance are:
a) Clothing with negative, indecent language or symbols.
b) Excessively tight or short garments.
c) Exposed undergarments.
d) Clothing with holes, tears, or slashes.
e) Halter tops/tube tops.
f) Tank tops with straps of less than 2 inches in width and/or cut low enough to show bosom.
g) Skirts or dresses that do not reach mid-thigh (below fingertips) or do not cover appropriate body parts.
h) Belly shirts that expose excessive midriff
i) See through blouses, skirts, or pants.
j) Any adornment that can be perceived as or used as a weapon.
k) Headgear of any type should not be worn.
L.) Leather Shoes
36) If you do not show in a market class, you must sell at floor price
37) All species must be washed and clean to participate in the show and sale.
38) All eligible animals must show and sell. Any animal unable to participate in a market class due to health reasons but has participated in the showmanship class, will place last in their respective market class and sell accordingly.
39) The sale order for the 2025 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale will be STEERS, LAMBS, DAIRY STEERS, GOATS, &HOGS.
40) All livestock will be sold by the pound.
41) It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have his or her livestock lined up in the proper specie sale order when time to sell. If not in proper sale order then livestock will be sold at the end of the specie sale order. If an exhibitor does not show up to sell their livestock then the livestock will be sold at floor.
42) A Sale Commission & Advertising Fee/animal + check off (if applicable) will be collected on each head of livestock sold at the 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale as follows:
COMMISSION & ADVERTISING CHECK-OFF
Steers 2.0% $1 per head = ($.50 State, $.50 National)
Lambs 2.0% $1.25 per head (State and National)
Goats 2.0% No Check-Off
Hogs 2.0% (.004 * total dollars realized per head)
Dairy Steers 2.0% $1 per head = ($.50 State, $.50 National)
***All commission, fees, etc. are subject to change***
43) Bye bidding is discouraged. This means if parents or siblings bid on livestock of their child or sibling then, they must purchase it. Buyers should bid with the intention to purchase.
FAIR WEEK
44) Fitting of market steers is permitted but must be performed by the Exhibitor and up to two additional people, with a maximum
of three individuals per steer: the Exhibitor and two assistants. Fitting must be in an ethical manner following the guidelines set forth below.
a) The Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee reserves the right to disqualify any animal that has been fitted in an unethical manner. Unethical fitting shall include (but not limited) the following:
i) The addition of any hair or hair like substances, including false tail heads and false polls.
ii) The cutting, tearing or gluing of the hide or underneath the hide or removal of tissue in an attempt to alter the shape of the animal.
iii) The injection of any gas, solid, or liquid under the hide to alter the normal conformation.
iv) Any product/solutions/liquids administered internally or externally to alter the conformation of the animal is prohibited. This includes the use of steroids, illegal or unapproved growth promotants, and the act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method.
v) Aerosol cans used for grooming are not permitted in show ring or make-up areas.
b) EXCEPTIONS: In the case of severely sick or severely dehydrated animals, the exhibitor may have fluids or electrolytes administered by the licensed official show veterinarian with the approval of the show superintendent. This exception is not applicable on show day or weigh in/check-in day.
45) DNA samples will be collected from the Grand and Reserve Champion steers immediately after the steer show. The samples of the Grand & Reserve Champions that were taken at the initial weigh-in and those collected at the fair will be sent for testing.
46) The Market Steer Show will immediately begin at the conclusion of steer showmanship.
47) Exhibitors assume the responsibility for feeding, loss, injury, or damage of animals in transit to weigh-
in and through the end of the sale when steers must be properly tied with halter and neck tie. Steers must be provided water thru Saturday morning 10:00 a.m. If exhibitor does not care for animal, after fair warning, livestock committee will take action.
a. Entire contents of steer tack space and pen set up must remain in place until 6:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025. A $50.00 fine will be deducted from sale checks if this requirement is not met as deemed by appropriate personnel.
b. Tie spaces, pen spaces, and tack spaces will be assigned by designated species chair persons. Any alterations or changes of designated spaces must be cleared with the designated persons making the assignments by TBD.
I. Tack space, if available will be assigned by each department chair. Violations will result in removal of tack and/or animals from fairgrounds.
II. ALL pen space must be paid/postmarked byTBD to the Rockingham County Fair Office. A $5 per head fee will be charged for every animal registered by the July 12th deadline.
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A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late entries however exhibitors registering during this grace period will be assessed a monetary penalty of $50.00 per head. After the seven day grace period entries will not be accepted and animals will be ineligible.
c. Steers cannot be in the show ring prior to 10 p.m. the night prior to the steer show.
d. For public safety:
i. No steers are to be out of their stalls between 5:00pm and 10:00pm
ii. Short Leg Animals and stands are NOT allowed in the Steer barn at any time.
e. Exercise time for steers will be set and posted by steer co-chairman. Designated exercise areas will be located on the west side of the barn.
f. No steer blocking or clipping chutes are allowed in the wash rack area. Chutes should be placed and used in the designated area west of the steer barn.
g. If an animal and/or exhibitor has a medical emergency, the Extension Office (540-5643080), FFA advisor, or species chair should be notified immediately.
h. Mistreatment or abuse of livestock project animals will not be tolerated. No animal is to be beaten, underfed, underwatered or misused in any fashion. No icing will be tolerated. No forced drenching of livestock will be permitted during fair week unless administered by a licensed veterinarian or with permission and in the presence of species chair.
i. All exhibitors must abide by prescribed withdrawal periods on antibiotics and drugs. Animals may be subject to testing by licensed vet or appointed official.
j. All animals are subject to a veterinary inspection at the final weigh-in and during fair week and if found to have an active case of an infectious or contagious disease or condition, they will be eliminated from the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds immediately.
k. If an animal’s condition is deemed unfit for exhibition during fair week by designated species chairperson, the animal may be sent home at any time.
l. Fair Week Protest Procedure
I. Protest must be in writing, plainly stating the complaint and with accompanying substantial evidence of the infraction. The person submitting the protest must print and sign their name to the protest or it will not be reviewed.
II. A $50.00 fee is to accompany the protest.
III. Both the protest and fee must be delivered to the 4-H and FFA Livestock Committee Chairperson within twelve hours after the cause of the protest.
IV. If the protest impacts the show and/or sale then Livestock Committee Chairperson will call a meeting of the Livestock Committee within twenty-four hours of receiving the protest and presenting it, and all substantial evidence, to the Livestock Committee members that are present. If the protest does not impact the show and/or sale the Livestock committee Chairperson will make the decision of when the committee will meet and review the protest and evidence.
V. The Livestock Committee members present at the meeting will review the protest and
accompanying evidence and shall make a decision as to sustain or reject the protest.
VI. If the protest is not sustained, the $50.00 fee shall be forfeited to the 4-H and FFA Livestock Show Treasury.
VII. The Livestock Committee Chairperson shall inform those involved in the protest of its decision.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
• January 3rd-Must be enrolled as a 4-H/FFA member
• January 17th-Steer entries due online using FairEntry
• January 17th- Steer Entry Fees Due to the Rockingham Extension Office $5/head
• February 15th-Initial Steer Weigh In @ Rockingham Livestock (Snow Date March 1st)
• February 15th-B&O Part 1 Paperwork due at initial weigh-in
• TBD -B&O Part 2 Pictorial Story due to Rockingham Extension Office
• TBD -Pen space fees and forms due to Rockingham County Fair
• August 10th-Final Steer Weigh-In
2024-2025 MARKET HOG, LAMB, GOAT, and DAIRY STEER REGULATIONS
(Revised March 2025)
**The General Rules and Regulations provided by the Rockingham County Fair Association apply to the Market Livestock Show and Sale. All exhibitors, parents and volunteers are expected to be familiar and follow the rules and regulations provided here and by the Association. The pricing and exhibit check-in dates and times are subject to change and will be finalized at a later time. General Rules and Regulations are available on our website at RockinghamMas.org, Fair Office or on the Fair’s website (rockinghamcountyfair.com).**
Anything highlighted in YELLOW is an addition or change from last year’s rules & regulations!
EXHIBITOR AND ANIMAL ELIGIBILITY
All exhibitors must be bona fide Rockingham 4-H Club and/or FFA members meeting the following criteria:
1. Age
a. Steers, lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy steers may be exhibited by all bona fide 4-H & FFA members who are 9 years old by September 30th of 2025.
b. Final participation in the show and sale is the show immediately following graduation from high school or the year they turn age 19, whichever comes first.
2. 4-H & FFA membership
i) 4-H Membership: 4-H members must be enrolled via http://v2.4honline.com/ by January 3rd.
ii) FFA Membership: FFA members must have an agriculture class scheduled for the current school year and be a member in good standing with their FFA chapter. Members must be listed on the state roster by the spring membership roster deadline.
iii) Note: A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late 4-H/FFA memberships; however,
exhibitors must register through the Extension Office during this grace period and will be assessed a monetary penalty of $75 per exhibitor. Therefore, all LATE 4-H/FFA membership entries and fees must be received in the Extension Office (by 5:00 PM) Monday, January 10, 2025. There will be no protests regarding late entries and NO membership forms will be accepted after this seven-day grace period.
3. Record Books
i) 4-H & FFA exhibitors who tagged in a Market Goat, Hog, Lamb or Dairy Steer(s) at the 2024 initial tag-in must have turned in a project book for that market animal(s) in Fall of 2024 in order to be eligible to show and sell a Market Goat, Hog, Lamb or Dairy Steer(s) in the 2025 Fair.
i. Project books are due on the following dates for the corresponding organization
1. 4-H: At your September club meeting unless otherwise specified by your club leader.
2. FFA: To your advisor by the last Monday in September.
ii. Only one project book per species exhibited is required.
iii. Members MUST use:
1. 4-H Member Record Books
(a) Experienced Senior (publication 4H-691NP)
(b) Experienced Junior (publication 4H-690NP)
(c) Novice (publication 4H-689NP)
2. Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET) Record Book (FFA Only)
REGISTRATION
a. All Lambs, Hogs, Goats, and Dairy Steers must be entered through FairEntry.com by April 21, 2025 at 11:59PM. Note: A seven calendar day grace period will be allowed for late entries, however, exhibitors must register via paper form during this grace period and will be assessed a monetary penalty of $50 per animal. Therefore, all late lamb, hog, goat, and dairy steer entries and fees must be received in the Extension Office (by 5:00 PM) by April 28th. There will be no protests regarding late entries and NO entry forms will be accepted after this seven-day grace period.
b. There will be a fee of $5/entry charged. This is to help cover the costs of tags, payment processing, etc. Fees need to be paid on FairEntry with a credit card or a check mailed and sent to the Rockingham Extension Office with the check payable to 4-H/FFA Livestock Show & Sale Committee by April 28,2025.
c. We prefer that all exhibitors register for showmanship via FairEntry.com to participate in Showmanship Classes by Wednesday, August 6, 2025, but we will accept entries until Final Weigh-In. These classes are judged strictly on showmanship. Fitting is not considered in the judging of showmanship classes.
5. YQCA
a. In order to be eligible to show and sell at the 2025 Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale, all FIRST YEAR 4-H and FFA Youth MUST attend a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training. YQCA is a quality assurance training for youth raising and producing production livestock for consumers. This training will also give youth the chance to learn and demonstrate additional showing, exhibition and livestock production skills.
6. If a youth is a member of 4-H and/or FFA in one or more of the following counties (Rockingham, Augusta, Page, and Shenandoah), then the 4-H/ FFA members must choose to participate in only
one county’s 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Show and Sale for that project year.
7. Only bona fide Rockingham 4-H and FFA members as qualifying in general regulation No. 1 may be selected to show or sell in place of another exhibitor. If there is a conflict with students attending college, notification must be presented in writing by August 1, 2025 to the Extension Office for exhibitors to be allowed to sell by proxy. Approval will be determined on a case by case basis.
8. Entries must be in the exhibitor’s ownership and daily care and on feed by June 10, 2025 to be eligible to show and sell.
9. Youth exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals for the entire duration of the project. While 4-H leaders and volunteers, FFA advisors, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to offer support and guidance, the majority of the care, maintenance, and fitting of project animals should be left to the exhibitor with the goal of providing a hands-on, educational experience.
10. All market species are subject to visitations by specie chairmen.
11. Any violation of any rule may result in a warning, fine, probation, and/or banning from future livestock show and sales.
INITIAL TAG IN/ FINAL WEIGH-IN
12. All hogs, lambs, goats, and dairy steers must complete the Tag-It-Yourself nomination procedure by Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy steers not tagged by the 10th will not be eligible to show or sell.
13. Each exhibitor may tag in a maximum of 4 lambs, 4 hogs, 4 goats, and 3 dairy steers at the initial tag-in, unless you will be utilizing the family spare option (see rule #14).
14. A family may designate one lamb, goat, hog, or dairy steer of those tagged-in as a family spare, which may be used by any immediate sibling of that family.
a. A family must identify the one lamb, goat, hog, or dairy steer as the “family spare” at Tag-in time.
b. A family must notify the Extension Office in writing by final weigh-in of the lamb, goat, hog, or dairy steer that is going to be used and which family member will be using it.
c. This option can be used as an alternative to tagging in four animals per exhibitor.
i) Example:
1. Not using the spare option-which means you may not interchange the animals. A family with three children has the option to tag a maximum of 12 lambs, goats, or hogs.
2. Using the spare option for a family of three, you would tag a maximum of 10 lambs, goats, or hogs with one being designated the family spare that could be interchangeable.
15. All Bred and Owned animals must be designated at the initial tag-in. Rockingham Bred and Owned animals must meet the following description, “The immediate family must own the dam at the time of service and conception. The exhibitor must have continuously cared for the market animal since birth”. The Livestock Committee reserves the right to pull DNA from any animal to confirm Bred & Owned status. Deadline for part 2 due July 15th.
16. Final weigh-in time is by appointment. Tentative dates for final weigh-in: hogs, goats, and lambs will be on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Location is tentatively set for Rockingham County Fairgrounds (location and dates may change).
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Dairy Steers will weigh in at Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales with the Market Steers.dates for final weigh-in: hogs, goats, and lambs will be on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Location is tentatively set for Rockingham County Fairgrounds (location and dates may change). Dairy Steers will weigh in at Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales with the Market Steers.
17. Each exhibitor will be allowed to present at the final weigh-in a maximum of two lambs, two hogs, two goats, or two dairy steers which are selected from those that were officially tagged in at the 4-H and FFA Hog, Lamb, Goat, and Dairy Steer Initial tag-in, with no more than three total animals being presented at final weigh-in, unless they are a graduating senior. Graduating seniors may bring four total market animals to the final weigh-in (maximum of two per specie). Substitutions with other exhibitor hogs, lambs, goats, and dairy steers will not be allowed. Any eligible animal not shown will be sold at the Floor Price.
18. Final Weigh-In Requirements
a. All lambs must weigh between 90 and 170 pounds to show. Lambs must grade Blue-O, Red-O, Heavy Blue-O or Heavy Red-O.
b. Hogs must have clean backs at final weigh-in in order to weigh in. Hogs must weigh between 220 and 295 pounds and must grade 1 or 2.
c. Goats must be washed and clean. Goats must weigh between 60 and 130 pounds at final weigh in and grade 1, 2, or 3.
d. Dairy Steers must weigh between 400 and 850 pounds to show. Dairy steers must grade M or L: 2, 3, or 4.
19. Hogs, lambs, goats, and dairy steers not meeting the weight and/or grade requirements will be ineligible for show and sale and will be marked and must return home on the day of weigh-in. Ineligible animals are not to be unloaded or housed at the fairgrounds.
20. Re-weigh for equipment check will be at the discretion of the Chairman (Re-weigh is defined as an animal that is taken off the scale, scales are zeroed, and the animal is put immediately back on.)
21. Animal Accident Protocol
a. Initial Tag in/Weigh-In Animal Injury/Death
i) Physical Injury/Death occurring at the tag-in site must be reported to the Extension Office (540564-3080) on the weigh-in date and include vet confirmation.
ii) Vaccine death needs to be reported to Extension Office (540-564-3080) or the appropriate specie chair within 24 hours of initial weigh-in and include vet confirmation.
iii) A replacement animal needs to be nominated to Extension Office (540-564-3080) within 7 days from vet confirmation.
iv) Replacement animal needs to be verified by an Extension Office (540-564-3080) and/or specie chairman.
v) Replacement animal is not eligible for Rate of Gain awards.
b. Final Weigh-In Animal Injury/Death
i) Physical Injury/Death occurring at the weigh-in site must be reported to the Extension Office (540-564-3080) on the weigh-in date and include vet confirmation.
ii) If physical injury/death occurs at final weigh-in site, exhibitor can substitute a spare animal if it was previously nominated in individual’s name.
SHOW AND SALE
22. Each exhibitor can show and sell no more than
three market animals total and not more than two animals of each species. Graduating seniors may show and sell four market animals total and not more than two animals of each species.
23. Each exhibitor must show and sell his or her own animal(s). The following exceptions apply:
a. The exhibitor has more than one animal in the same class.
b. The exhibitor is unable to attend the show and sale because of sickness or death in the immediate family.
c. Other cases will be evaluated by the Executive Committee on a case by case basis.
d. Exhibitors who cannot show or sell due to an injury or illness, must be present at the show and sale if physically possible. Exhibitors must submit a written request to the Specie Chairperson at least 24 hours before the show if they will not be showing their own animal. Non-compliance with this ruling will disqualify the animal from the show and sale.
e. If you show, you must sell or you will forfeit participation in the next year’s show.
f. If you do not show in a market class, you must sell at floor price.
24. Hog, lamb, goat, and dairy steer classes will be divided on the day of the show based on weight. The Grand Champion will be selected from the division champions.
25. All exhibitors are required to wear appropriate dress in both the show ring and sale ring. Exhibitors should strive to look professional. Call will be made by committee chair and if not compliant, will be asked to change. Inappropriate dress and appearance are:
a. Clothing with negative, indecent language or symbols.
b. Excessively tight or short garments.
c. Exposed undergarments.
d. Clothing with holes, tears, or slashes.
e. Halter tops/tube tops.
f. Tank tops with straps of less than 2 inches in width and/or cut low enough to show bosom or chest.
g. Skirts or dresses that do not reach mid-thigh (below fingertips) or do not cover appropriate body parts.
h. Belly shirts that expose excessive midriff
i. See through blouses, skirts, or pants.
j. Any adornment that can be perceived as or used as a weapon.
26. All eligible lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy steers must show and sell. Any animal deemed nonambulatory and/or unfit as determined by the species chair and/or veterinarian may not enter the show or sale ring.
27. The sale order for the 2025 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale will be BEEF STEERS, LAMBS, DAIRY STEERS, GOATS, &HOGS.
28. All livestock will be sold by the pound.
29. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have his or her livestock lined up in the proper specie sale order when time to sell. If not in proper sale order then livestock will be sold at the end of the specie sale order. If an exhibitor does not show up to sell their livestock then the livestock will be sold at floor.
30. Bye bidding is discouraged. This means if parents or siblings bid on livestock of their child or sibling, they must purchase it. Buyers should bid with the intention to purchase.
31. A Sale Commission & Advertising Fee/animal + check off (if applicable) will be collected on each
head of livestock sold at the 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale as follows:
COMMISSION & ADVERTISING CHECK-OFF
Steers 2.0% $1 per head = ($.50 State, $.50 National)
Lambs 2.0% ($.50 State + $.005 * Lamb Weight National)
Goat 2.0% No Check-Off
Hogs 2.0% (.004 * total dollars realized per head)
Dairy 2.0% $1 per head = ($.50 State, $.50 National) Steers
SHOWMANSHIP DIVISIONS:
a. Novice: for exhibitors showing for the first time at the Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Show, and who are 12 years of age or younger on September 30, 2025.
b. Junior: for exhibitors 12 years of age and younger on September 30, 2025.
c. Intermediate: for exhibitors 13 to 15 years of age on September 30, 2025.
d. Senior: for exhibitors 16 years of age and older on September 30, 2025.
e. Master Showmanship. Please refer to the Master Showmanship Rules.
SPECIFIC SPECIE RULES
LAMBS
32. All lambs must bear an official USDA scrapie flock identification tag at the initial tag-in. Lambs not bearing an official tag will not be allowed to weigh-in, show, or sell.
33. All lambs must be docked and all male lambs must be castrated by the initial tag-in date to be eligible to show and sell. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles. No short sacking or crimping.
34. Lamb coverings will be taken off immediately after unloading. They can be put back on following the animals being weighed and graded.
35. All lambs must be washed and wool length must not exceed ¼ of an inch over the body at the final weigh-in Measuring will be done before animals are put on the scale. If wool exceeds this limit,
lambs will not go through the scale and will not be allowed to go to show/sale. NO EXCEPTIONS.
36. Lambs must have milk teeth and show no eruption of permanent teeth at the final weigh-in. Permanent teeth or rupture will be cause for disqualification.
37. Lambs must be washed and clean to participate in the show and sale. Please reference the International Association of Show Ring Ethics adopted by Rockingham County Fair.
38. Exhibitors are expected to care for their animals in an acceptable manner and adhere to quality assurance guidelines. Use of irritants including alcohols, sprays, and other irritants is prohibited.
39. The use of muzzles are permitted so long as the muzzle does not impede the animals access to water.
40. The use of coloring agents must not be used to change the natural color of the animal.
41. The addition of twine, wool, hair, or any substance (such as to “build” legs) is prohibited.
GOATS
42. All goats must bear an official USDA scrapie flock identification tag at the initial tag-in. Goats not bearing an official tag will not be allowed to weigh in, show, or sell.
43. All male goats must be castrated by the initial tag-in date to be eligible to show and sell. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles. No short sacking or crimping.
44. Goat coverings will be taken off immediately after unloading. They can be put back on following the animals being weighed and graded.
45. Goats must have milk teeth and show no eruption of permanent teeth at the final weigh-in. Permanent teeth or rupture will be cause for disqualification.
46. Goats must be washed and clean to participate in the show and sale. Please reference the International Association of Show Ring Ethics adopted by Rockingham County Fair.
47. Exhibitors are expected to care for their animals
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in an acceptable manner and adhere to quality assurance guidelines. Use of irritants including alcohols, sprays, and other irritants is prohibited.
48. The use of muzzles are permitted so long as the muzzle does not impede the animals access to water.
49. The use of coloring agents must not be used to change the natural color of the animal.
50. The addition of twine, hair, or any substance (such as to “build” legs) is prohibited.
HOGS
51. All hogs may be vaccinated for Erysipelas at the initial tag-in. The vaccine will be provided if needed at the tag-in.
52. All male hogs must be castrated by the initial tagin date to be eligible to show and sell. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles.
53. Hogs must be washed and clean to participate in the show and sale. Please reference the International Association of Show Ring Ethics adopted by Rockingham County Fair.
54. Exhibitors are expected to care for their animals in an acceptable manner and adhere to quality assurance guidelines. Use of irritants including alcohols, sprays, and other irritants is prohibited.
55. Hair Clipping: For show eligibility, hair length on the pig body (hams, top, sides, and shoulders) must be at least one-half inch. Pigs with body hair length less than one-half inch are not eligible to show.
56. Pig snaring at the fairgrounds is prohibited. If a pig must be snared, it must be done under the direction of a veterinarian and hog chairman.
DAIRY STEERS
57. All dairy steers must have been born after November 1, 2024. Animals are subject to age verification by a certified veterinarian.
58. All dairy steers must be purebred and one of the following dairy breeds: Holstein, Red & White Holstein, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Guernsey, or Jersey. Verification by genetic testing may be required if the animal does not meet breed color standards.
59. It is required that all calves be dehorned, weaned and fully castrated before the initial tag in date to be eligible to show and sell. There shall be no visible or palpable evidence of testicles. No short sacking or crimping.
60. Dairy steers may be implanted with growth hormones. It is recommended that dairy steers receive a nasal vaccine prior to weaning and at least one dose of respiratory vaccine.
61. Those steers that are determined by the Dairy Steer Chairmen as not being broken to lead by the exhibitor at FINAL weigh-in will not be allowed to be shown or sold. Any steer that constitutes a safety hazard at any time as deemed by dairy steer chair(s) will be sent home immediately and will not be eligible for the show or sale.
62. Prior to entering the ring, parents/guardians are to inform the Dairy Steer Co-Chairmen if they feel their child may have a problem handling the steer. Parents are not to enter the show ring.
63. 4-H & FFA dairy steer exhibitors must enter the show ring leading their steer on their own.
64. Dairy steer Co-Chairmen will be attentive to the exhibitors and if handling problems occur will assist the exhibitor in tying the steer to the rail of the show ring.
65. No dairy steer blocking or clipping chutes are allowed in the wash rack area. Chutes should be placed and used in the designated area.
66. For public safety, no dairy steers are to be out of their stalls between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
67. Fitting of market dairy steers is allowed, but it must be done in an ethical manner following the guidelines set forth below.
a. The Rockingham County 4-H/FFA Livestock Committee reserves the right to disqualify any animal that has been fitted in an unethical manner. Unethical fitting shall include (but not limited to) the following:
i) The addition of any hair or hair-like substances, including false tail heads and false polls.
ii) The cutting, tearing, or gluing of the hide or underneath the hide or removal of tissue in an attempt to alter the shape of the animal.
iii) The injection of any gas, solid, or liquid under the hide to alter the normal conformation.
iv) Any product/solutions/liquids administered internally or externally to alter the conformation of the animal is prohibited. This includes the use of steroids, illegal or unapproved growth promotants, and the act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include: stomach pumping, drench tubes, or any other method. v) Aerosol cans used for grooming are not permitted in the show ring or make-up areas.
b. EXCEPTIONS: In the case of severely sick or severely dehydrated animals, the exhibitor may have fluids or electrolytes administered by the licensed official show veterinarian with the approval of the show superintendent. This exception is not applicable on show day or weigh-in/check-in day.
FAIR WEEK
68. Exhibitors assume the responsibility for feeding, loss, injury, or damage of animals in transit to weigh-in and through the end of the sale. All lambs, hogs, goats, and dairy steers must be provided feed and water until the end of the sale. If the exhibitor does not care for animals, after a fair warning, the livestock committee will act. Pens are expected to be as clean, dry, and professional as possible. Add fresh shavings if needed.
69. Tie spaces, pen spaces, and tack spaces will be assigned by designated species chair persons. Any alterations or changes of designated spaces must be cleared with the designated persons making the assignments by July 15, 2025.
a. Tack space, if available will be assigned by each department chair. Any adjustments of pen space must be approved by the Species Chair. Violations will result in a warning with 24 hours to remove tack. If not done at that time animals will be disqualified from show/sale.
b. ALL pen space must be paid/postmarked by July 15, 2025 to the Rockingham County Fair Office. A $5 per head fee will be charged for every animal registered. A seven-calendar day grace period will be allowed for late entries however exhibitors registering during this grace period will be assessed a monetary penalty of $50.00 per head. After the seven-day grace period entries will not be accepted and animals will be ineligible.
70. If an animal medical emergency occurs, an FFA advisor, Extension Office (540-564-3080), or species chair should be notified immediately.
71. Mistreatment or abuse of livestock project animals will not be tolerated. No animal is to be beaten, underfed, under watered, or misused in any fashion.
72. All exhibitors must abide by prescribed withdrawal periods on antibiotics and drugs. Animals may be subject to testing by licensed vet or appointed official.
73. All animals are subject to a veterinary inspection at the final weigh-in and during fair week and if found to have an active case of an infectious or contagious disease or any other deem able condition, they will be eliminated from the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds immediately.
74. If an animal’s condition is deemed unfit for exhibition during fair week by designated species chairperson, the animal may be sent home at any time.
75. Fair Week Protest Procedure
a. Protest must be in writing, plainly stating the complaint and with accompanying substantial evidence of the infraction. The person submitting the protest must print and sign their name to the protest or it will not be reviewed.
b. A $50.00 fee is to accompany the protest.
c. Both the protest and fee must be delivered to the 4-H and FFA Livestock Committee Chairperson within twelve hours after the cause of the protest.
d. If the protest impacts the show and/or sale then Livestock Committee Chairperson will call a meeting of the Livestock Committee within twenty-four hours of receiving the protest and presenting it, and all substantial evidence, to the Livestock Committee members that are present. If the protest does not impact the show and/or sale the Livestock committee Chairperson will make the decision of when the committee will meet and review the protest and evidence.
e. The Livestock Committee members present at the meeting will review the protest and accompanying evidence and shall make a decision as to sustain or reject the protest.
f. If the protest is not sustained, the $50.00 fee shall be forfeited to the 4-H and FFA Livestock Show Treasury.
g. The Livestock Committee Chairperson shall inform those involved in the protest of its decision.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
• January 1st-Must be enrolled as a 4-H/FFA member
• April 21st -Market Hog, Lamb, Goat, and Dairy Beef entries due online using FairEntry
• April 28st - $5/entry fees due via FairEntry with a Credit Card or Check mailed, or dropped off to the Rockingham Extension Office
• April 28th- Late Entry Deadline ($50 a head late fee) due to the Extension Office
• May 27nd- Tag-It-Yourself Packets Available for Pickup
• June 10th - Tag-It-Yourself Procedure Completed (Includes all tags in place for Market Hogs, Lambs, Goats, and Dairy Steers data submitted correctly to the Extension Office)
• June 10th – Bred & Owned Part 1 Paperwork due at Tag-It-Yourself
• July 15th -Bred & Owned Part 2 Pictorial Story due to Rockingham Extension Office
• July 15th -Pen space fees and forms due to Rockingham County Fair Office
• August 10th -Final Market Hog, Lamb, and Goat Weigh-In, starting at 6AM
• August 10th -Final Beef Steer and Dairy Steer Weigh-In, start time TBD
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ENTRY INFORMATION:
• Online Registration through FairEntry
• Registration Deadline – August 7, 2025
• No Late Entries
• No Onsite Registration
• Eggs can be registered onsite August 10 (2 a.m.–6 p.m.) & 11 (8 a.m.–12 p.m.)
RULES AND
REGULATIONS
1. All birds must be tested for pullorum-typhoid before they are entered for the fair. A list of local lay testers may be obtained by calling Verne Leininger (896-7584).
2. Poultry in the show may be tested by the state veterinary lab for other diseases during the fair.
3. All poultry, pigeons, rabbits and guinea pigs must be preregistered between July 1 and August 7 online using FairEntry or if you have trouble online by calling Verne Leininger (540-896-7584) or by email at vleining@bridgewater.edu.
4. Eggs do not have to be preregistered.
5. An exhibitor must be able to identify the breed and sex of their entry.
6. Pigeons will be separated into classes and judged by breed and/or variety even through the breeds are not listed in the fair catalog.
7. In the Poultry, Pigeon and Rabbit Departments, there is no entry fee and all animals are watered and fed daily at no charge.
8. Persons showing in the Junior classes must be at least 6 years old and no older than 18 at the start of the fair. All ages may show in the open show. No exhibitor may show in both the Junior Show and the Open Show.
9. A sweepstakes ribbon will be given in the Open Poultry Show and the Junior Poultry Show.
10. No sweepstakes ribbon will be given in the Rabbit Show.
11. A Best in Show rosette will be given in the Open and Junior Rabbit Show and in the Open and Junior Poultry Show.
12. Every precaution will be taken to protect exhibits in the department; however, neither the Committee nor the Rockingham County Fair Association will be responsible for sickness, loss, or theft of exhibit.
13. Entries will be received Sunday, August 10, 2025, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday, August 11, between 8 a.m. and Noon.
14 No Peacocks will be accepted.
15. All show and sale entries will be inspected, and the chairs have the right to refuse the entry (for show and/or sale).
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
Showmanship is open to any youth between the ages of 6 and 18. If the showman is not a poultry exhibitor, they will be allowed to choose a bird from set of birds to use for showmanship. No untested birds are allowed in the building. Showmanship will take place at 1 pm on Monday, August 11. Exhibitors may sign up for showmanship when they preregister their birds, when they enter their birds in the fair, or by stopping by the front table in the poultry building before 1 pm on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Showmanship is judged on the ability to correctly handle a bird and information about poultry including breeds and varieties, care of a bird, parts of a bird, diseases, show classes, and differences in different types of birds.
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
Showmanship is open to any youth between the ages of 6 and 18. If the showman is not a rabbit exhibitor, they will be allowed to choose a rabbit from set of rabbits to use for showmanship. Showmanship will take place on 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12 at the G & M Hoop Barn. Exhibitors may sign up for showmanship when they preregister their rabbits, when they enter their rabbits in the fair, or by stopping by the front table in the poultry building before 7 pm on Tuesday, August 12.
Showmanship is judged on the ability to correctly handle a rabbit and information about rabbits including breeds and varieties, care of a rabbit, parts of a rabbit, diseases, show classes, and differences in different types of rabbits.
Premiums for showmanship will be paid as follows:
1st Place - $15.00 | 2nd Place - $12.00 | 3rd Place - $9.00
Classes:
4th Place - $6.00 | 5th Place - $3.00
F-001 Novice ages 6-7
F-002 Junior ages 8-10
F-003 Intermediate ages 11-13
F-004 Senior ages 14-18
SECTION I –OPEN CLASSES
SECTION II – JUNIOR CLASSES
Premiums will be paid as follows: 1st Place - $4.00
2nd Place - $3.00
3rd Place - $2.00
If there is only one bird in a class, 2nd place premium will be paid.
CLASSES:
LARGE CHICKENS – AMERICAN CLASS F-101. Plymouth Rock
a. Barred
b. Blue
c. Buff
d. Columbian
e. Partridge
f. Silver Penciled
g. White
h. All Other Varieties F-102. Dominiques F-103. Wyandottes
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Buff
d. Columbian
e. Golden Laced
f. Partridge
g. Silver Laced
h. Silver Penciled
i. White
j. All other varieties F-104. Javas
a. Black
b. Mottled F-105. Rhode Island Reds
a. Single Comb
b. Rose Comb F-106. Rhode Island Whites F-107. Buckeyes F-108. Chanteclers
a. White
b. Partridge F-109. Jersey Giants
a. Black
b. White
c. All Other Varieties F-110. Lamonas F-111. New Hampshires F-112. Hollands
a. Barred
b. White F-113. Delawares
LARGE CHICKENS – ASIATIC CLASS F-201 Brahmas
a. Buff
b. Dark
c. Light F-202. Cochins
a. Barred
b. Black
c. Blue
d. Brown
e. Buff
f. Golden Laced
g. Partridge
h. Silver Laced
i. White
j. All Other Varieties F-203. Langshans
a. Black
b. Blue
c. White
LARGE CHICKENS – ENGLISH CLASS F-301. Dorkings
a. Colored
b. Cuckoo Rose Comb
c. Cuckoo Single Comb
d. Red
e. Silver-Gray
f. White
F-302. Redcaps F-303. Cornish
a. Buff
b. Dark
c. White
d. White Laced Red
e. All Other Varieties F-304. Orpingtons
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Buff
d. White F-305. Sussex
a. Red
b. Light
c. Speckled F-306. Australorps
LARGE CHICKENS –MEDITERRANEAN CLASS F-401. Leghorns
a. Rose Comb Black
b. Rose Comb Buff
c. Rose Comb Dark Brown
d. Rose Comb Light Brown
e. Rose Comb Silver
f. Rose Comb White
g. Single Comb Black
h. Single Comb Black-Tailed Red
i. Single Comb Buff
j. Single Comb Columbian
k. Single Comb Dark Brown
l. Single Comb Golden Duckwing
m. Single Comb Light Brown
n. Single Comb Red
o. Single Comb Silver
p. Single Comb White
q. All Other Varieties F-402. Minorcas
a Rose Comb Black
b. Rose Comb White
c. Single Comb Black
d. Single Comb Buff
e. Single Comb White
f. All Other Varieties F-403. White-Faced Black Spanish F-404. Andalusians F-405. Anconas
a. Rose Comb
b. Single Comb F-406. Sicilian Buttercups F-407. Catalanas
LARGE CHICKENSCONTINENTAL CLASS
F-501. Barnevelders F-502. Hamburgs
a. Black
b. Golden Penciled
c. Golden Spangled
d. Silver Penciled
e. Silver Spangled
f. White
g. All Other Varieties F-503. Campines
a. Golden
b. Silver F-504. Lakenvelders F-505. Welsummers F-506. Polish
a. Bearded Buff Laced
b. Bearded Golden
c. Bearded Silver
d. Bearded White
e. Non-Bearded Black Crested White
f. Non-Bearded Buff Laced
g. Non-Bearded Golden
h. Non-Bearded Silver
i. Non-Bearded White
j. Non-Bearded White Crested Black
k. Non-Bearded White Crested Blue
l. All Other Varieties F-507. Houdans
a. Mottled
b. White F-508. Crevecoeurs F-509. La Fleche F-510. Faverolles
a. Salmon
b. White
LARGE CHICKENS – ALL OTHER STANDARD BREEDS CLASS F-601. Modern Games
a. Golden b. Silver F-905. Catalanas F-906. Delawares F-907. Dorkings
a. Colored
b. Silver-Gray F-908. Dutch
a. Black
b. Blue Light Brown
c. Light Brown
d. Silver F-909. Hollands
a. Barred
b. White F-910. Japanese a. Barred
b. Black
c. Black Tailed Buff
d. Black Tailed White
e. Brown Red
f. Gray g. Mottled h. Wheaten
i. White j. All Other Varieties F-911. Javas a. Black b. Mottled F-912. Jersey Giant a. Black b. White F-913. Lakenvelders F-914. Lamonas F-915. Leghorns (single comb) a. Barred b. Black c. Black Tailed Red d. Buff e. Columbian f. Dark Brown g. Golden Duckwing h. Light Brown i. Red j. Silver k. White l. All Other Varieties F-916. Minorcas a. Black
Buff c. White F-917. Naked Neck a. Black b. Buff c. Red d. White F-918. New Hampshires F-919. Orpingtons a. Black b. Blue
Verne Leininger, Amanda Leininger, co-chairs
POULTRY, PIGEON & RABBITS � DEPT. F
BANTAM CHICKENS – ROSE COMB CLEAN LEGGED
F-1001. Anconas
F-1002. Belgian Bearded d’Anvers
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Cuckoo
d. Mille Fleur
e. Mottled
f. Porcelain
g. Quail
h. Self Blue
i. White
j. All Other Varieties
F-1003. Dominiques
F-1004. Dorkings
F-1005. Hamburgs
a. Black
b. Golden Penciled
c. Golden Spangled
d. Silver Penciled
e. Silver Spangled
f. White
F-1006. Leghorns (rose comb)
a. Black
b. Buff
c. Dark Brown
d. Light Brown
e. Silver
f. White
F-1007. Minorcas
a. Black
b. White
F-1008.Redcaps
F-1009.Rhode Island Reds (rose comb)
F-1010.Rhode Island Whites
F-1011.Rosecombs
a. Black
b. Blue
c. White
d. All other Varieties
F-1012. Sebrights
a. Golden
b. Silver
F-1013. Wyandottes
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Buff
d. Buff Columbian
e. Columbian
f. Golden Laced
g. Partridge
h. Silver Laced
i. Silver Penciled
j. White
k. All other Varieties
BANTAM CHICKENS – ALL OTHER COMBS CLEAN LEGGED
F-1101. Aneraucanas
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Blue Wheaten
d. Brown Red
e. Buff
f. Silver
g. Wheaten
h. White
i. All Other Varieties
F-1102. Araucanas
a. Black
b. Black Red
c. Golden Duckwing
d. Silver Duckwing
e. White
F-1104. Buckeyes
F-1105. Chanteculers
a. Partridge
b. White
F-1106.Cornish
a. Black
b. Blue Laced Red
c. Buff
d. Dark
e. Mottled
f. Spangled
g. White
h. White Laced Red
i. All other Varieties
F-1107. Crevecoeurs
F-1108. Cubalayas
a. Black
b. Black Breasted Red
c. White
F-1109. Houdans
a. Mottled
b. White
F-1110. La Fleche F-1111. Malays
a. Black
b. Black Breasted Red
c. Red Pyle
d. Spangled
e. Wheaten
f. White F-1112. Polish
a. Bearded Buff Laced
b. Bearded Golden
c. Bearded Silver
d. Bearded White
e. Non-Bearded Buff laced
f. Non-Bearded Golden
g. Non-Bearded Silver
h. Non-Bearded White
i. Non- Bearded White Crested Black
j. Non-Bearded White Crested Blue
k. All Other Varieties F-1113. Shamos
a. Black
b. Dark
c. Wheaten F-1114. Sicilian Buttercups F-1115. Sumatras
a. Black
b. Blue F-1116. Yokohamas
a. Red Shouldered
b. White
BANTAM CHICKENS –FEATHER LEGGED CLASS F-1201. Booted
a. Non-Bearded Black
b. Non-Bearded Mille Fleur
c. Non-Bearded Porcelain
d. Non-Bearded Self Blue
e. Non-Bearded White
F-1202. Belgian Bearded d’Uccle
a. Bearded Black
b. Bearded Golden Neck
c. Bearded Mille Fleur
d. Bearded Mottled
e. Bearded Porcelain
f. Bearded Self Blue
g. Bearded White F-1203. Brahmas
a. Buff
b. Dark
c. Light F-1204. Cochins
a. Barred
b. Birchen
c. Black
d. Blue
e. Brown Red
f. Buff
g. Columbian
h. Golden Laced
i. Mottled
j. Partridge
k. Red
l. Silver Laced
m. White
n. All Other Varieties F-1205. Faverolles
a. Salmon
b. White F-1206. Langshans
a. Black
b. Blue
c. White F-1207. Silkies
a. Bearded Black
b. Bearded Blue0
c. Bearded Buff
d. Bearded Gray
e. Bearded Partridge
f. Bearded Splash
g. Bearded White
h. Non-Bearded Black
i. Non-Bearded Blue
j. Non-Bearded Buff
k. Non-Bearded Gray
l. Non-Bearded Partridge
m. Non-Bearded White
n. All Other Varieties F-1208. Sultans
PRODUCTION CHICKENS
Production Chickens F-1301. Mixed Large Chicken F-1302. Mixed Bantam Chicken
DUCKS – BANTAM CLASS F-1401. Call
a. Blue
b. Buff
c. Gray
d. Pastel
e. Snowy
f. White
g. All Other Varieties F-1402. East Indie F-1403. Mallard
a. Gray
b. Snowy
DUCKS – LIGHT WEIGHT CLASS F-1501.Campbell F-1502. Magpie
a. Black & White
b. Blue & White F-1503.Runner
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Chocolate
d. Cumberland Blue
e. Fawn & White
f. Gray
g. Penciled
h. White
DUCKS – MEDIUM CLASS
F-1601. Buff F-1602. Cayuga F-1603. Crested
a. Black
b. White
F-1604. Swedish
DUCKS – HEAVY CLASS F-1701. Aylesbury F-1702. Muscovy
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Chocolate
d. White
F-1703. Pekin F-1704. Rouen
F-1705. Saxony
F-1706. Silver Appleyard
GEESE – LIGHT CLASS F-1801. Canada
F-1802. Chinese
a. Brown
b. White
F-1803. Egyptian F-1804. Tufted Roman
GEESE – MEDIUM CLASS
F-1901. American Buff F-1902. Pilgrim F-1903. Saddleback Pomeranian
a. Buff
b. Gray
F-1904. Sebastopol
GEESE – HEAVY CLASS
F-2001.African
a. Brown
b. White
F-2002. Embden F-2003. Toulouse
a. Buff
b. Gray
TURKEYS
F-2101. Beltsville Small White
F-2102. Black
F-2103. Bourbon Red
F-2104 Bronze
F-2105. Narragansett
F-2106. Royal Palm F-2107. Slate
F-2108. White Holland
F-2109. All Other Varieties
GUINEA FOWL
F-2201. Pearl
F-2202. White
F-2203. All Other Varieties
PIGEONS
F-2301. Any Breed
PHEASANTS
F-2401. Any Variety, Single Male
F-2402. Any Variety, Single Female
EGGS
F-2501. One Dozen White Eggs
F-2502. One Dozen Brown Eggs
F-2503. One Dozen Colored Eggs
RABBITS
F-2601. American
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2602. American Fuzzy Lop
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2603. American Sable
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2604. English Angora
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2605. French Angora
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2606. Giant Angora
a. Buck
b. Doe
F2607. Satin Angora
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2608. Belgian Hare
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2609. Beveren
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2610. Britannia Petite
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2611. Californian
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2612. Champagne D’Argent
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2613. Checkered Giant
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2614. American Chinchilla
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2615. Giant Chinchilla
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2616. Standard Chinchilla
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2617. Cinnamon
a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2618. Crème D’Argent
a. Bu0ck
b. Doe
F-2619. Dutch a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2620. Dwarf Hotot a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2621. English Spot a. Buck
b. Doe
F-2622. Flemish Giant a. Buck b. Doe
F-2623. Florida White a. Buck b. Doe
F-2624. Harlequin
Buck b. Doe
F-2625. Havana
Buck b. Doe
F-2626. Himalayan
Buck b. Doe
F-2627. Hotot a. Buck b. Doe F-2628. Jersey Wooly a. Buck b. Doe F-2629 . Lilac a. Buck b. Doe F-2630. English Lop a. Buck b. Doe F-2631. French Lop a. Buck b. Doe F-2632. Holland Lop a. Buck b. Doe
F-2633. Mini Lop a. Buck
b. Doe F-2634. Netherland Dwarf a. Buck b. Doe F-2635. New Zealand a. Buck b. Doe F-2636. Palomino b. Doe F-2637. Polish a. Buck b. Doe F-2638. Rex a. Buck b. Doe F-2639. Mini Rex a. Buck b. Doe F-2640. Rhinelander a. Buck b. Doe F-2641. Satin
Sandra Hammer and Pam Huffman, Department Superintendents
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Section I – Senior Horticulture
1. Online entries will be accepted through Fair Entry. Please pre-register your exhibits before you arrive. There will still be volunteers to check in if you are not able to pre-register.
2. In order to help the Horticulture Department in entering all vegetables in the proper categories, there will not be additional categories added at sign-up and only those in the book will be recognized.
3. Where there are only one or two exhibits in a category, judging will be determined by the judges based on the quality of the exhibits.
4. Only home-grown produce raised by the exhibitor will be allowed to be exhibited. Any exhibitor found to exhibit purchased produce will forfeit ribbons, premiums and, where applicable, sweepstakes.
5. Exhibits will be received 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025; and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, only.
6. Display Tips: Uniformity is a key in displaying more than one of any item. Do not deform fruit or vegetables by cutting off parts. Display consumer size items, not too large or small and damage free.
7. Items need to be picked up on Sunday, August 17, 2025, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
8. Must be a resident of Rockingham County, including the City of Harrisonburg.
9. Only one entry per individual per class, including scarecrow.
Section II – Junior Horticulture
10. All rules and regulations of the Senior Division apply to the Junior Division.
11. Open to 4-H, FFA & FHA members, and other youth 19 years of age and under, who have actively participated in the culture of the entries.
12. Classes in this division will be identical to those in the Senior Section. They will be identified by the same class number.
DIVISION 1 – VEGETABLES
H-1. Display- Must include 8 Vegetables (Size-not over 2 feet wide)
H-90. Largest Watermelon H-91. Largest Cucumber H-92. Largest Tomato H-93. Largest Head of Cabbage H-94. Largest Potato H-95. Largest Pepper H-96. Largest Cantaloupe H-97. Largest Sweet Potato H-98. Longest Bean H-99. Largest Pumpkin H-100. Tallest Sunflower (Clean cut at base of stalk, No Roots or Dirt Attached)
NOTE: Scarecrows should be lovable, mischievous or humorous, not frightening. (Witch or monster faces on scarecrows will be disqualified).
H-131.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Exhibits open to all amateur flower growers. All specimens must have been grown by the exhibitor and should be identified.
2. Flower Specimens and Artistic entries will be entered only from 1:00- 7:00 Sunday August 10.
Judging will take place Monday August 11.
3. Only one entry per exhibitor per class unless otherwise designated
4. A Specimen is a single stem with one bloom and its accompanying foliage. A spray is a single stem consisting of several blooms, buds, and leaves.
5. Vines, Shrubs, grasses, ferns, or flowers from house plants will not be accepted.
6. All specimens are to be fresh not dried.
7. Classes may be divided or added at the discretion of the department committee or the judges.
8. The Fair is not responsible for accessories or personal containers.
9. Arrangements must be the work of the exhibitor.
10. Awards are only given if merited.
11. Exhibits are to be removed on Sunday August 17 between 2:00 and -4:00 pm.
12. Junior exhibitors are age 18 and younger.
AWARDS
Adult Horticulture Sweepstakes- Section I $5.00
Awarded to the Adult exhibitor that wins the most money
Junior Horticulture Sweepstakes- Section II
$5.00
Awarded to the Junior exhibitor that wins the most money
Adult Tricolor
$5.00
Awarded to the best arrangement in the adult section of the show
Junior Tricolor
$5.00
Awarded to the best arrangement in the junior section of the show
Arrangement Ribbons Blue (1st)
$5.00 Red (2nd) $4.00 Yellow (3rd) $3.00
Horticulture Ribbons Blue (1st0
$4.00 Red (2nd $3.00 Yellow (3rd) $2.00
CLASSES:
SECTION I ADULT HORTICULTURE
FLOWERING PLANTS
1. Ageratum, Blue, Purple
2. Ageratum, White
3. Allium
4. Alyssum
FLOWERS � DEPT. I
14. Begonia, Fibrous spray of flowers
15. Begonia, Tuberous spray of flowers
16. Begonia, Angelwing spray of flowers
17. Calendula (Pot Marigold)
18. Calibrachoa (Miniature Petunia, Million Bells) spray of flowers
19. Calla Lily
20. Campanula
21. Canna flower
22. Centaurea, Perennial (Knapweed)
23. Centaurea, Annual (Bachelor’s Buttons)
24. Centranthus (Jupiter’s Beard)
25. Chelone (Turtle Head)
26. Chrysanthemum, Yellow, spray of flowers
27. Chrysanthemum, Bronze, spray of flowers
28. Chrysanthemum, Pink, spray of flowers
29. Chrysanthemum, Lavender, spray of flowers
30. Chrysanthemum, Maroon spray of flowers
31. Chrysanthemum, White, spray of flowers
32. Cleome (Spider Plant)
33. Coreopsis, threadleaf (Tickseed),
34. Coreopsis, broadleaf (Tickseed),
35. Cosmos, Pink
36. Cosmos, White
37. Cosmos, Orange or Yellow
38. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Yellow
39. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Bronze
40. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Orange
41. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Pink
42. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Purple
43. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Red
44. Dahlia, 4” or larger, White
45. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Variegated
46. Dahlia, 4” or larger, Bi-color
47. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Yellow
48. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Bronze
49. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Orange
50. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Pink
51. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Purple
52. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Red
53. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, White
54. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Variegated
55. Dahlia, 2 to 4”, Bi-color
56. Dahlia, under 2”, Yellow
57. Dahlia, under 2”, Bronze
58. Dahlia, under 2”, Orange
59. Dahlia, under 2”, Pink
60. Dahlia, under 2”, Purple
61. Dahlia, under 2”, Red
62. Dahlia, under 2”, White
63. Dahlia, under 2”, Variegated
64. Dahlia, under 2”, Bi-color
65. Dahlia, Pompom type, Yellow
66. Dahlia, Pompom type, Bronze
67. Dahlia, Pompom type, Orange
68. Dahlia, Pompom type, Pink
69. Dahlia, Pompom type, Purple
70. Dahlia, Pompom type, Red
71. Dahlia, Pompom type, White
72. Dahlia, Pompom type, Variegated
73. Dahlia, Pompom type, Bi-color
74. Dahlia, Daisy type, Yellow, Bronze, Orange
75. Dahlia, Daisy type, Pink, Purple, Red
76. Dahlia, Daisy type, White
77. Dahlia, Daisy type, Variegated
78. Dahlia, Daisy type, Bi-color
79. Delphinium
80. Dianthus
81. Digitalis (Foxglove) Perennial
82. Digitalis (Foxglove) Biennial
83. Echinacea, Purple (Coneflower)
84. Echinacea, White (Coneflower)
85. Echinacea, Other color (Coneflower)
86. Echinacea, Pom Pom or double (Coneflower)
87. Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
88. Gazania
89. Geranium flower
90. Gerbera Daisy
91. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Red 92. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Pink 93. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, White 94. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Orange
95. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Salmon
96. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Lavender 97. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Purple 98. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Yellow 99. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Green 100. Gladiolus, Flowers 3” and larger, Bi-Color 101. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Red 102. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Pink 103. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, White 104. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Orange 105. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Salmon 106. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Lavender 107. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Purple 108. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Yellow 109. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Green 110. Gladiolus, Flowers under 3”, Bi-Color
111. Helenium (Sneeze Weed)
112. Helianthus, Annual (Sunflower) in flower, yellow
113. Helianthus, Annual (Sunflower) in flower, bronze
117. Hemerocallis (Daylily) include several buds for blooms through the week
118. Heuchera (Coral Bells) flower only 119. Hibiscus, Perennial include several buds for blooms through the week
120. Hosta, white, flower only
121. Hosta, other color, flower only
122. Impatiens, Single
123. Impatiens, Double
124. Impatiens, New Guinea Type
125. Impatiens, Other
126. Knifphofia (Red Hot Poker, Tritomea, Torch Lily)
127. Lantana- Yellow blends
128. Lantana- Pink blends
129. Lathyrus (Sweet Pea)
130. Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy)
131. Liatris (Blazing Star)
132. Lilium from a Bulb
133. Liriope (Monkey Grass)
134. Lisianthus
135. Lycoris (Magic Lily, Resurrection Lily)
136. Lysimachia (Gooseneck Loosestrife)
137. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, Orange
138. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, Yellow
139. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, White
140. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, Orange
141. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, Yellow
142. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, White
143. Marigold, Petite Single, Orange
144. Marigold, Petite Double, Orange
145. Marigold, Petite Single, Yellow
146. Marigold, Petite Double, Yellow
147. Marigold, French Variegated, Single
148. Marigold, French Variegated, Double
149. Gem Marigold
150. Melampodium (Miniature Zinnia)
151. Mirabilis (Four O’clock)
152. Monarda (Bee Balm, Bergamot)
153. Nasturtium
154. Nicotiana (Ornamental Tobacco)
155. Oenothera (Evening Primrose)
156. Osteospermum
157. Penstemon
158. Pentas
159. Perovskia (Russian Sage)
160. Petunia, Single, 3” and larger, Red 161. Petunia, Single, 3” and larger, Pink
162. Petunia, Single, 3” and larger, Blue 163. Petunia, Single, 3” and larger, Purple
164. Petunia, Single, 3” and larger, White, Yellow, Green
165. Petunia, Single, 3” and larger, Bi-Color
166. Petunia, Single, 3” and larger, Veined 167. Petunia, Double, 3” and larger, Red 168. Petunia, Double, 3” and larger, Pink 169. Petunia, Double, 3” and larger, Blue 170. Petunia, Double, 3” and larger, Purple
171. Petunia, Double, 3” and larger, White, Yellow, Green
172. Petunia, Double, 3” and larger, Bi-Color
173. Petunia, Double, 3” and larger, Veined
174. Petunia, Single, under 3”, Red
175. Petunia, Single, under 3”, Pink
176. Petunia, Single, under 3”, Blue
177. Petunia, Single, under 3”, Purple
178. Petunia, Single, under 3”, White, Yellow, Green
179. Petunia, Single, under 3”, Bi-Color
180. Petunia, Single, under 3”, Veined
181. Petunia, Double, under 3”, Red
182. Petunia, Double, under 3”, Pink
183. Petunia, Double, under 3”, Blue 184. Petunia, Double, under 3”, Purple 185. Petunia, Double, under 3”, White, Green, Yellow
186. Petunia, Double, under 3”, Bi-Color
187. Petunia, Double, under 3”, Veined
188. Phlox, White
189. Phlox, Light Pink
190. Phlox, Dark Pink
191. Phlox, Lavender
192. Phlox, Bi-Color
193. Physostegia (Obedient Plant)
194. Platycodon (Balloon Flower)
195. Portulaca (Moss Rose)
196. Rose, Red
197. Rose, Light Pink
198. Rose, Dark Pink
199. Rose, Yellow
200. Rose, White
201. Rose, Orange (dark orange)
202. Rose, Coral (light orange)
203. Rose, Lavender
204. Rose, Bi-Color
205. Rose, Blend
206. Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan (solid yellow petals)
207. Rudbeckia, Gloriosa Daisy (petals are yellow with an inner ring of brown or black)
208. Rudbeckia, Brown-Eyed Susan
209. Salvia, Annual, Red
210. Salvia, Annual, Blue
211. Salvia, Annual, Other color
212. Salvia, Non-hardy Perennial, Blue
213. Salvia, Non-hardy Perennial, Purple
214. Salvia, Non-hardy Perennial, Red
215. Salvia, Perennial, Blue
216. Salvia, Perennial, Red
217. Salvia, Perennial, Other color
218. Scabiosa
219. Snapdragon, Dragon type, Red
220. Snapdragon, Dragon type, Pink
221. Snapdragon, Dragon type, White
222. Snapdragon, Dragon Type, Yellow
223. Snapdragon, Dragon Type, Bi-color
224. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, Red
225. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, Pink
226. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, White
227. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, Yellow
228. Snapdragon, Butterfly Type, Bi-Color
229. Stock
230. Stokesia (Stoke’s Aster)
231. Tanacetum (Feverfew)
232. Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower)
233. Torenia (Wishbone Plant)
234. Verbena, Low Growing
235. Verbena, bonariensis
236. Veronica, tall
237. Veronica, ground cover type
238. Vinca, Annual
239. Viola, species type
240. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” & larger, Red
241. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” & larger, Light Pink
242. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” & larger, Dark Pink
243. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” & larger, Purple
244. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” & larger, Orange
245. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” & larger, Yellow
246. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” & larger, White
247. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” & larger, Variegated
248. Zinnia, Cactus type, 4” and larger, Blend
249. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Red
250. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Light Pink
251. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Dark Pink
252. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Purple
253. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Orange
254. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Yellow
255. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, White
256. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” up to 4”, Variegated 257. Zinnia, Cactus type, 2” upt to 4”, Blend
338. Chives, (purple flowered variety) enter 3 leaves and flower if available
339. Chives, garlic (white flowered variety) enter 3 leaves and flower if available
340. Cilantro
341. Comfrey
342. Costmary
343. Dill
344. Fennel, Green
345. Fennel, Bronze
346. Hyssop
347. Lavender
348. Lemon Balm
349. Lemon Verbena
350. Lovage
351. Marjoram
352. Mint (May enter more than one variety)
353. Oregano
354. Parsley, (curly-leaved)
355. Parsley, Italian (flat- leaved)
356. Rosemary
357. Rue
358. Sage
359. Pineapple Sage
360. Santolina
361. Savory, winter
362. Savory, summer
363. Scented Geranium
364. Shiso (Beefsteak Plant, Perilla) Red or Green
365. Sweet Annie
366. Sweet Woodruff
367. Tansy
368. Tarragon
369. Teucrium (Creeping Germander)
370. Thyme
371. Any Other Herb not listed above (May enter more than one variety)
CONTAINER PLANTS MEASUREMENTS ARE TAKEN FROM THE SOIL SURFACE OF THE POT
372. Potted plant, blooming, over 10”
373. Potted plant, blooming, 10” and under
374. Potted plant, foliage, over 10”
375. Potted plant, foliage, 10” and under
376. Succulents over 10”
377. Succulents 10” and under
378. African Violets
379. Dish Gardens (Dish is over 10” in diameter)
380. Dish Gardens (Dish is 10” or less in diameter)
381. Mixed Annual Planter
SECTION III ADULT ARRANGEMENTS
382. Tilt-a-Whirl, Make a rhythmic design showing the spins, tilts, and undulations of a tilt-a-whirl amusement ride
383. Ferris Wheel - The Ferris Wheel as we know it was designed and constructed by George Washington
Gale Farris Jr as a major attraction for the world’s fair in Chicago in 1893. Do an arrangement about other famous inventions from the Chicago or other world’s fairs.
384. Blue, Red, or Yellow - Make a monotone arrangement in either blue, red, or yellow to symbolize 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbons.
385. Ribbons and Bows- Ribbons are used to symbolize many things. Whether it was a yellow ribbon to honor the Iran hostages in 1979, a pink bow to show solidarity with the fight against breast cancer, or maybe a red bow to symbolize solidarity with AIDS victims. Design an arrangement featuring an awareness ribbon.
S ECTION II. JUNIOR HORTICULTURE
FLOWERING PLANTS
386. Ageratum
387. Alyssum
388. Angelonia
389. Aster
390. Balsam
391. Begonia, Fibrous, spray
392. Begonia Tuberous
393. Begonia, Angel Wing
394. Calendula (Pot Marigold)
395. Calibrachoa (Million Bells)
396. Calla Lily flower
397. Canna flower
398. Centaurea (Bachelor’s Button)
399. Chrysanthemum, Spray
400. Cleome
401. Coreopsis- Threadleaf
402. Coreopsis- Broad leaf
403. Cosmos, Pink
404. Cosmos, Orange
405. Cosmos, other color
406. Cuphea
407. Dahlia (4” and over)
408. Dahlia, (under 4”)
409. Delphinium
410. Dianthus
410. Dianthus
411. Digitalis (Foxglove)
412. Echinacea, purple
413. Echinacea, white
414. Echinacea, other 415. Gaillardia
416. Geranium
417. Gerbera Daisy
418. Gladiolus (flowerets 3”and over)
419. Gladiolus (flowerets under 3”)
420. Helianthus, Annual (Sunflower)
421. Heliopsis
422. Hemerocallis (Daylily) include additional buds for blooms through the week
423. Heuchera (Coral-bells)
424. Hosta, white flower
425. Hosta, other color flower
426. Impatiens, Single
427. Impatiens, Double
428. Impatiens, New Guinea
429. Impatiens, Other
430. Lantana, pink blends
431. Lantana, yellow/orange blends
432. Lathyrus (Sweet Pea)
433. Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy)
434. Lilium (from a bulb)
435. Lisianthus
436. Lobelia
437. Lycoris (Magic Lily)
438. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, Orange 439. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, Yellow
440. Marigold, Hybrid, 3” and larger, White 441. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, Orange 442. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, Yellow 443. Marigold, Hybrid, under 3”, White 444. Marigold, French Variegated, Single
445. Marigold, French Variegated, Double 446. Marigold, Petite Single, Orange
447. Marigold, Petite Double, Orange
448. Marigold, Petite Single, Yellow 449. Marigold, Petite Double, Yellow 450. Mexican Marigold
451. Melampodium
452. Mirabilis (Four O’clock)
453. Monarda (Bee Balm)
454. Myosotis (Forget Me Not) spray
FLOWERS � DEPT. I
455. Nasturtium
456. Nicotiana
457. Oenothera (Evening Primrose)
458. Pentas
459. Petunia 3” and larger, Single
460. Petunia 3” and larger, Double 461. Petunia under 3”, Single 462. Petunia under 3” Double 463. Phlox
464. Physostegia (Obedient Plant)
465. Rose, Red, Red Blends
466. Rose, Pink, Pink Blends
467. Rose, Yellow
468. Rose, White
469. Rose, Orange, Coral
470. Rose, Lavender
471. Rose, Bi-color
472. Rudbeckia, Black-eyed Susan 473. Rudbeckia, Gloriosa Daisy
491. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and over, Orange, Yellow, White
492. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, 4” and over, Other Color
493. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, under 4”but over 2”, Red, Purple, Pink
494. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, under 4” but over 2”, Orange, Yellow, White
495. Zinnia, Flat Petaled Type, under 4” but over 2”, Other Color
496. Zinnia Miniature, Red, Purple, Pink
497. Zinnia Miniature, Orange, Yellow, White
498. Other Flowering Plants not listed above May enter more than one variety
EVERLASTING- MUST BE FRESH NOT DRIED
499. Achillea (Yarrow) any color
500. Celosia (Plumed) any color
501. Celosia (Crested) any color
502. Celosia (Candelabra) any color
503. Echinops (Globe Thistle)
504. Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)
505. Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath), spray
506. Sedum, upright
507. Sedum, low growing
508. Statice
509. Xerochrysum (Straw Flower)
510. Any other everlasting not listed above May enter more than one variety
FOLIAGE - PLANTS GROWN FOR ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE
511. Amaranthus
512. Artemisia (Dusty Miller)
513. Artemisia (other)
514. Begonia leaf only
515. Caladium
516. Calla leaf only
517. Canna leaf only
518. Coleus May enter more than one variety
519. Hosta leaf only
520. Stachys (Lamb’s Ear)
521. Euphorbia (Snow on the Mountain)
522. Euphorbia (other)
523. Other Foliage Plants not listed above May enter more than one variety
HERBS
524. Agastache
525. Angelica
526. Artemisia
527. Basil, Green
528. Basil, Red
529. Borage
530. Salad Burnet
531. Chamomile
532. Cilantro
533. Chives
534. Garlic Chives
535. Comfrey
536. Dill
537. Fennel
538. Hyssop
539. Lavender
540. Lemon Balm
541. Lemon Verbena
542. Lovage
543. Marjoram
544. Mint
545. Oregano
546. Parsley
547. Pineapple Sage
548. Rosemary
549. Rue
550. Sage
551. Santolina
552. Savory
553. Scented Geranium
554. Sweet Woodruff
555. Tansy
556. Tarragon
557. Thyme
558. Any Other Herb not listed above May enter more than one variety
POTTED HOUSE PLANTS
559. House Plant, Blooming over 10”
560. House Plant, Blooming 10” and under 561. House Plant, Foliage over 10”
562. House Plant, Foliage 10” and under 563. Succulents
SECTIONS IV JUNIOR ARRANGEMENTS
564. Blue, Red, or Yellow - Make a monotone arrangement in either blue, red, or yellow to symbolize 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbons.
565. Bumper Cars - Do an arrangement using a car either as part of the bouquet or as an accessory.
566. Carousel - Carousels were invented to train cavalry in war techniques. Today, one usually rides. carved horses, but other animals were used as well. Make an arrangement symbolizing your favorite merry-go-round animal.
FLOWERS
Fair Arrangements 2025
ADULTS
1.
Tilt-a-Whirl
Make a rhythmic design showing the spins, tilts, and undulations of a tilt a whirl amusement ride.
2. Ferris Wheel
The Ferris Wheel as we know it was designed and constructed by George Washington
Gale Farris Jr as a major attraction for the world’s fair in Chicago in 1893. Do an arrangement about other famous inventions from the Chicago or other world’s fairs.
JUNIORS AGES 4-9
1.
Blue, Red, or Yellow
Make a monotone arrangement in either blue, red, or yellow to symbolize 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbons.
2. Bumper Cars
Do an arrangement using a car either as part of the bouquet or as an accessory.
JUNIORS AGES 10-16
1. Blue, Red, or Yellow
Make a monotone arrangement in either blue, red, or yellow to symbolize 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbons.
2. The Girl with the Green Ribbon
One very popular ghost story tells of the girl that uses a green ribbon tied around her neck to hold her head on.
Do a design that depicts a scene from your favorite ghost story.
3. Blue, Red, or Yellow
Make a monotone arrangement in either blue, red, or yellow to symbolize 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbons.
4. Ribbons and Bows
Ribbons are used to symbolize many things. Whether it was a yellow ribbon to honor the Iran hostages in 1979, a pink bow to show solidarity with the fight against breast cancer, or maybe a red bow to symbolize solidarity with AIDS victims.
Design an arrangement featuring an awareness ribbon.
3. Carousel
Carousels were invented to train calvaries in war techniques. Today, one usually rides carved horses but other animals were used as well.
Make an arrangement symbolizing your favorite merrygo round animal.
3. Fun House
Is it the mirrors or the moving floors? What is your favorite part of the fun house?
Make an arrangement to show us your favorite Fun House.
ART EXHIBIT � DEPT. L
Megan Meyerhoeffer & Shelby McDorman
RULES AND REGULATIONS
All entries must be original work, not previously exhibited at the RCF, and completed in the last 2 years. NOTE: Works and images downloaded or generated from the internet will not be accepted, including images created by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fair Entry will be used again this year. You can enter your entries earlier, from July 1st to August 8th All entries must be delivered with a completed entry form between the hours of 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
All works, other than sculptures, must be able to be hung on arrival (except for Section I), or they will not be accepted. Sculptures are limited to a base of 12” square and a height of 18”, or a square footage of 216”.
***Optional: Artist Statement – Provide a brief description of your entered work.***
Section I – Ages 8 and Under
Each submitted work is to be mounted on neutral-colored construction paper with at least a 1” border around the artwork. Please do not otherwise frame the artwork.
51 Fair Theme - Ribbons & Rides in 2025 (Media of your choice)
SENIOR HOMEMAKING � DEPT. J
Barbara Roadcap,Chair • bbroadcap@gmail.com • 540-830-1896
SCHEDULE FOR 2025 FAIR FOR ADULT HOME ARTS DIVISION
FAIR ENTRY WILL OPEN JUNE 1, 2025
TAKE IN OF ALL NON-BAKED GOODS FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025, 3 PM. TO 7 PM.
TAKE IN OF BAKED GOODS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025, FROM 10 AM. TO NOON JUDGING OF QUILTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025, 7:30 PM.
JUDGING OF ALL OTHER ITEMS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025, BEGINNING AT 12:30 PM. CHARCUTERIE BOARD CONTEST WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025, AT 6PM.
TABLE SETTING CONTEST SET UP FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025, 10 AM. – 5 PM. JUDGING AT 6PM
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Participants must be a resident within Rockingham County or the City of Harrisonburg.
2. Age for participation in the Adult Home Arts Department is 20 (as of January 1) and older. Only one entry per class, per person. If an entry does not fit the class description, it will not be changed or judged. We reserve the right to accept or refuse an exhibit.
3. No article will be accepted that does not have a division/class listed in the catalog. Articles entered in the Miscellaneous class must not fit in any class listed elsewhere.
4. When there is no competition in a class, the judges reserve the right to award the prize the item is worthy of, or if it is not worthy, no prize will be given. All exhibits entered must be the handiwork of the person entering except for the quilting departments where there are allowances – pay notice to those descriptions. The exhibits should be completed during the year since the last fair, and not previously exhibited.
5. The Department and Fair Management will not be responsible for articles exhibited. All care and considerations will be extended for the safety of all entered items.
6. No display of articles for commercial purposes.
2025 AWARDS & PREMIUMS
1. PREMIUMS will be $5 $4 AND $3 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd RESPECTFULLY except for those listed below
2. PREMIUMS for BED SIZE QUILTS, AFGHANS, SWEATER SETS, LARGE FRAMED COUNTED CROSS STITCH and group comforts and quilts will vary $15, $12, $10 RESPECTFULLY. Items with an asterisk are eligible.
3. FAIR ENTRY.COM, our fair-wide computer program will be used, HOWEVER , if you don’t feel comfortable doing this, bring items and they will be entered for you. You can pre-register until Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Go to: WWW.FAIRENTRY.COM
4. ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES ADDED and explained in a different fashion.
5. Consider entering a THEME BASKET. GARDEN, PICNIC OR DATE NIGHT!
6. Try your hand at TABLE SETTING and/or SPECIAL BAKING CONTESTS. Both are separate and are not on Fair Entry
BAKED GOODS
Baked products will be brought on Saturday morning, August 9, 10 A.M. to Noon ONLY. All products in this section must be exhibited in clear plastic on white paper plate; ¼ cake, ½ loaf bread, 4 rolls,4 muffins, and 3 cookies. Use as small a plate as possible for an attractive exhibit. Awards this year will be designated with color coordinated dots to conserve space and enhance displays. Ribbons distributed on Sunday.
BREADS
001 Biscuits Baking Powder
002 Biscuits, Cheese, Apple, etc.
003 Bread, Banana
004 Bread, Loaf, Whole Wheat, Yeast
005 Bread, Loaf, White, Yeast
006 Bread, Fruit breads other than listed
007 Bread, Nut
008 Bread, Pumpkin
009 Bread, Sourdough
010 Bread, Zucchini
011 Muffins, Plain 012 Muffins, Variation
013 Rolls, Plain Yeast, White 014 Rolls, Plain Yeast, Whole Wheat 015 Miscellaneous bread not previously listed in this category.
judged only on decoration 033 Decorated Cupcakes, Plate of 3 judged only on decoration 034 Jelly Roll, 1 quarter of roll 035 Miscellaneous cake not previously listed in this category.
072 Miscellaneous pie not listed in the above category.
CANDIES
073 Brittle, Peanut
074 Chew, Cereal
075 Dipped Candy
076 Fudge, Chocolate (Plain)
077 Fudge, Chocolate (with Nuts)
078 Miscellaneous fudge not listed in the above category
079 Hard Candy
080 Molded Chocolate
FOOD
PRESERVATION
Only clear glass regular pint or quart clean canning jars will be accepted. No mayonnaise jars or colored jars will be accepted. Leave rings on jars. No rusty rings or lids will be accepted. Jars should be clean. No artificial coloring. Label are jars on the bottom stating the contents but not the name of the exhibitor. If labeled otherwise, they will not be accepted. No jars will be opened for judging. Awards will be made with color dots. Ribbons will be distributed on Sunday pick up.
FRUITS
081 Canned Applesauce
082 Canned Blackberries
083 Canned Blueberries
084 Canned Cherries, sour
085 Canned Cherries, sweet
086 Canned Cherries, white
087 Canned Juice any
088 Canned Peaches
089 Canned Pears
090 Canned Plums, Blue, etc.
091 Canned Raspberries
092 Miscellaneous fruit not listed in the above category
VEGETABLES
093 Canned Beans, Green
094 Canned Beans, Roma or other flat bean
095 Canned Beans, Lima
096 Canned Beets, Whole
097 Canned Beets, Sliced
098 Canned Carrots, Sliced
099 Canned Corn, (Cut Off Cob)
100 Canned Peas
101 Canned Potatoes
102 Canned Sweet Potatoes
103 Canned Tomato, Juice
104 Canned Tomatoes, Halves
SENIOR HOMEMAKING � DEPT. J
MEAL FROM THE SHELF-
Class of preserved foods to create a meal. At least 2 or more must be used in the menu. Attach menu.
PIE FILLING
110 Apple pie filling
111 Blackberry pie filling
112 Blueberry pie filling
113 Cherry pie filling
114 Mincemeat pie filling
115 Peach pie filling
116 Miscellaneous pie filling not listed in the above category.
MEAT
117 Beef
118 Pork, Sausage
119 Pork, Tenderloin
120 Poultry (Turkey, Chicken, etc.)
121 Wild Game
122 Miscellaneous meat not listed in the above category.
PRESERVES, JAMS, JELLIES, PICKLES, SAUCES, RELISHES, ETC.
Leave rings on jars. Jams, jellies, and preserves must be processed. All relishes, preserves, jellies, jams, sauces and honey accepted in clean 1/2 pint, pint, or quart clear canning jars. All jars should be labeled with the product name but not the exhibitor. If labeled otherwise will not be accepted. No jars will be opened for judging.
PRESERVES (WHOLE PIECES SEEN)
123 Marmalade
124 Preserves, Blueberry
125 Preserves, Cherry
126 Preserves, Peach
127 Preserves, Pear
128 Preserves, Strawberry
129 Miscellaneous preserves not listed in the above category
JAMS (made with ground fruit)
130 Jam, Blackberry
131 Jam, Blueberry
132 Jam, Cherry
133 Jam, Peach
134 Jam, Raspberry
135 Jam, Strawberry
136 Miscellaneous jam not listed in the above category.
JELLIES (clear, no pieces, firm, but spreadable)
137 Jelly, Apple
138 Jelly, Blackberry
139 Jelly, Blueberry
140 Jelly, Cherry
141 Jelly, Grape
142 Jelly, Peach
143 Jelly, Raspberry
144 Jelly, Strawberry
145 Miscellaneous jelly not listed in the above category
HONEY
146 Honey, with comb
147 Honey, strained
BUTTERS
148 Butter, Apple
149 Butter, Pear
150 Butter, Peach
151 Miscellaneous Butter not listed in above category.
PICKLES
152 Pickles, Beets
153 Pickles, Bread and Butter
154 Pickles, Cucumber (Dill)
155 Pickles, Cucumber (Sweet)
158 Pickles, Watermelon
159 Miscellaneous pickles not listed in the above category.
RELISHES AND SAUCES
160 Catsup
161 Chili
162 Relish
163 Salsa
164 Pizza Sauce
165 Spaghetti Sauce
166 Miscellaneous relish not listed in the above category.
DRIED OR DEHYDRATED FOODS
(½ dozen pieces in plastic bag labeled with contents)
167 Dried Fruits
168 Dried Meats
169 Dried Vegetables
170 Dried Herbs
VINEGARS (in clear containers quart size and under)
171 Vinegar, Apple Cider
172 Vinegar, Flavored
THEME BASKETS –
Judged on creativity and presentation of the theme. Wine is acceptable as it is an agricultural product and will not be opened.
173 Date Night Basket
174 Garden Basket
NEEDLE ARTS
Items created using a needle other than hand sewing needle and not listed in Fabric Arts. Technique is most important. All exhibits should be cleaned and laundered before exhibiting. All exhibits must be made by the person exhibiting except where class indicates. All Framed Needlework should have picture wire attached and be ready to hang. Asterisks * indicate higher premiums.Please note that all things quilts have now been moved to their own division. In Fair Entry the quilt numbers will be at the end.
COUNTED CROSS STITCH (CCS) from pattern or original design
175 CCS, Baby bib
176 CCS, Bookmark
177 CCS, Bread Cover
178 CCS Framed picture, worked area over 8 1/2” x 10” *
179 CCS Framed picture, worked area up to 8 1/2” x 10”
180 CCS, Ornament
181 CCS, Pillow
182 CCS, Tablecloth*
183 CCS, Table Runner
184 CCS, Towel
185 CCS, Worked area over 16” x 20”*
186 CCS, Worked area over 8 1/2” x 10” to 16” x20”*
187 CCS, Worked area up to 8 1/2”x 10”
188 Miscellaneous counted cross stitch not previously listed in above category.
STAMPED CROSS STITCH (SCS)
189 SCS, worked area up to 8 1/2” x 10”
190 SCS, worked area over 8 1/2” x 10” to 16 x 20”
191 SCS, worked area over 16” x 20” *
192 SCS, Baby bib
193 SCS, Blanket
194 SCS, Pillow
195 SCS, Pillowcase
196 SCS Tablecloth*
197 SCS, Towel
198 Miscellaneous stamped cross stitch not previously listed in this category.
HAND EMBROIDERY (HE)
201 HE Ornament, Kit, or pattern
202 HE Ornament, Original design
203 HE Pillow, Kit
204 HE Pillow, Original work
205 HE Tablecloth*
206 HE Wall Hanging Kit over 8” square
207 HE Wall Hanging Kit under 8” square
208 HE Wall Hanging, Original work, over 8” sq work area
209 HE Wall Hanging, Original work, up to 8” sq work area
210 Miscellaneous hand embroidered item not previously listed in this category.
MACHINE EMBROIDERY (ME)
211 ME, Bag/tote, backpack
212 ME, Booties
213 ME, Cap, hat
214 ME, Clothing item, knit
215 ME, Clothing item, woven
216 ME, Computerized pattern stitched by machine
217 ME, Novelty item
218 ME, Ornament
219 ME, Sweatshirt
220 ME, Wall hanging
221 ME, Towel
222 ME, Wash cloths
223 Miscellaneous machine embroidered item not listed in above category.
KNITTING
224 Knitted Afghan/blanket*
225 Knitted Baby Set
226 Knitted Baby blanket Crib or Carriage
227 Knitted Fingerless gloves
228 Knitted Hat
229 Knitted Hat plastic Loom
230 Knitted Garment, Top
231 Knitted Mittens
232 Knitted Scarf
233 Knitted Scarf, plastic loom
234 Knitted Shawl-wrap, poncho, cape *
235 Knitted Socks
236 Knitted Sweater, Cardigan*
237 Knitted Sweater Pullover*
238 Knitted Item with Recycled material
239 Knitted Variety Basket of at least 5 Knitted Novelties
240 Miscellaneous knitted item not listed in any other class.
CROCHET
241 Crocheted Blanket, Lap robe*
242 Crocheted Blanket, Granny*
243 Crocheted Blanket, Ripple*
244 Crocheted Blanket, Shell Stitch *
245 Crocheted Blanket, Broom Stitch*
246 Crocheted Blanket/Not Listed in any other class*
247 Crocheted Animal/Critter/Toy
248 Crocheted Baby Blankets (Crib or Carriage)
249 Crocheted Baby Set
250 Crocheted Booties
251 Crocheted Decorative item
252 Crocheted Doll Ensemble
253 Crocheted Dress, Infant or Child
254 Crocheted Edge, Pillowcase
255 Crocheted Fingerless gloves
256 Crocheted Garment, Top
257 Crocheted Hat
258 Crocheted Hat and Scarf Set
259 Crocheted Jewelry
260 Crocheted Mittens
261 Crocheted Pillow
262 Crocheted Purse
263 Crocheted Scarf
264 Crocheted Shawl/ wrap/poncho/cape *
265 Crocheted Scuffs/slippers
266 Crocheted Socks
267 Crocheted Sweater *
269 Crocheted Novelty basket of at least 5 items
270 Miscellaneous crocheted items not previously listed above category.
MISCELLANEOUS NEEDLE ARTS
271 Stitching, Hemstitch
272 Heirloom Stitching, Smocking *
273 Latch Hook, Pillow
274 Latch hook, Rug
275 Needle Felting, Creature
276 Needle Felting, Decorative object
277 Needle Felting, Ornament
278 Needlepoint, Framed Picture
279 Needlepoint, Stocking
280 Miscellaneous needlepoint not previously listed above
281 Needle Punch
282 Plastic Canvas, Decorative object
283 Plastic canvas, 3-D Ornament
284 Plastic Canvas, Flat Ornament
285 Plastic Canvas, Magnet
286 Plastic Canvas, Tissue box
287 Miscellaneous Plastic canvas craft item not previously listed above
288 Rug Hooking, Decorative item
289 Rug Hooking, Rug *
290 Rug Hooking, Wall hanging *
291 Miscellaneous craft item not previously listed above.
FABRIC ARTS
Items created using a needle, sewing machine and/or serger. All exhibits should be clean and pressed and must be made by the person exhibiting. Hangers should be used where appropriate.
SEWN GARMENTS MADE FOR ADULTS
292 Sewn Apron, Waistband
293 Sewn Apron, Bib
294 Sewn Apron, cobbler style
295 Sewn Apron, Miscellaneous apron not previously listed above.
296 Sewn Athletic/Sports apparel
297 Sewn Blouse, with sleeves
298 Sewn Blouse, without sleeves
299 Sewn Blouse, T-shirt style, knit
300 Sewn Dress/Jumper
301 Sewn Dress, Formal/dressy
302 Sewn Nightwear
303 Sewn Slacks with fitted waistband
304 Sewn slacks with elastic waist
305 Sewn Shorts with fitted waistband
306 Sewn Shorts with elastic waist
307 Sewn Skirt, with fitted waistband
308 Sewn Skirt, with elastic waist
309 Sewn Skort with fitted waistband
310 Sewn Skort with elastic waist
311 Sewn Split Skirt with fitted waistband
312 Sewn Split Skirt elastic waist
313 Sewn Original Design, not from commercial pattern
314 Sewn Upcycled, Garment made from another garment
315 Miscellaneous adult sewn garment not previously listed above.
SEWN GARMENTS MADE FOR CHILDREN
316 Sewn for Baby up to age 1, Garment
317 Sewn for Baby up to age 1, 2 or 3-piece Outfit
318 Sewn for Baby up to age 1, Pajamas
319 Sewn for Toddler aged 1-3, Garment
320 Sewn for Toddler aged 1-3, 2 or 3 piece Outfit
321 Sewn for Toddler aged 1-3, Pajamas
322 Sewn for Child aged 4-10, Garment
323 Sewn for Child aged 4-10, 2 or 3 piece Outfit
324 Sewn for Child aged 4-10, Pajamas
COSTUMES
326 Costumes sewn for adults
327 Costumes sewn for children WEARABLE SEWN ACCESSORIES
328 Sewn Bag/Tote
329 Sewn Hat
330 Sewn Purse/Handbag
331 Sewn Scarf
332 Miscellaneous garment accessory not listed above.
350 Miscellaneous sewn home decor accessory not listed above.
SEWN HOLIDAY DECORATIONS—YEAR-ROUND HOLIDAYS
351 Sewn Christmas Stocking
352 Sewn Felt Decorative Object:
353 Sewn Flag or Banner
354 Sewn Holiday Centerpieces/ Table decoration
355 Sewn Holiday Wall hanging, Kit
356 Sewn Holiday Wall hanging, original design
357 Sewn Holiday Wreath
358 Sewn Ornament, 3-D (2+ sided)
359 Sewn Ornament, Flat (One-sided)
360 Sewn Quilted tree skirt
361 Sewn Tree Skirt
362 Miscellaneous sewn holiday decoration not listed above.
SEWN CHILDREN’S TOY/ ACCESSORY
363 Sewn Cloth Doll
364 Sewn Doll Dress
365 Sewn Doll Wardrobe (3 or more items)
366 Sewn Stuffed toy
367 Sewn Nursery/Baby accessory, Bib/ Burp cloth
368 Sewn Nursery/Baby accessory, Diaper bag
369 Sewn Nursery/Baby accessory, Décor item
370 Miscellaneous children’s toy/ accessory not listed above.
SEWN PET ITEMS/ACCESSORIES
371 Sewn Pet Bag
372 Sewn Pet Bed
373 Sewn Pet Collars
374 Sewn Pet Costume
375 Sewn Pet Outfit
376 Sewn Pet Toy
105 Canned Tomatoes, Whole
106 Vegetable Soup, no meat
156 Pickles, Lime
157 Pickles, Mixed
199 Embroidered beading
200 HE Garment, Original design
268 Crocheted item Made with recycled material
325 Miscellaneous sewn garment for children not previously listed above category.
377 Miscellaneous sewn pet item not listed above
HANDCRAFTED ITEMS
These items are not sewn. Anything utilizing glitter MUST be encased in plastic. Basket Flat Splint 3/4 of basket woven with flat oak or ash reed. Basket Natural Material includes honeysuckle, grapevine, willow, wisteria, etc. BASKETS
378 Basket, Rib Construction egg, melon, potato, etc.
379 Basket, Round Reed or Backer using all round reed
380 Basket, Miscellaneous not previously listed in this division
SPECIAL CLASS:
381 Handcrafted item (any method) that reflects the 2025 Rockingham County Fair Theme Ribbons and Rides in 2025 HOLIDAY / SEASONAL DECORATIONS
382 Christmas Decorative item
383 Christmas Table decoration
384 Christmas Tree ornaments, Beaded
385 Christmas Tree ornaments, Multimedia, or combination of materials (2 items)
386 Christmas Tree ornaments, Sequin/ Beading on Felt
387 Christmas Tree ornaments, Upcycled
388 Christmas Tree ornaments, Wooden
389 Christmas Wall hanging, Sequin/ Beading on Felt
470 Miscellaneous wheel thrown pottery not previously listed in this category.
WEAVING
471 Dream Catcher
472 Loom (other than wall hanging or rug)
473 Mixed Media/Miscellaneous materials
474 Woven Rug
475 Wall Hanging (12” square or smaller)
476 Wall Hanging (larger than 12” square)
477 Miscellaneous weaving not previously listed in this category.
WOOD TURNING (WT)
478 WT Bowl/Platter
479 WT Lidded Box/Container
480 WT Hollow form
481 WT Made from segmented beginnings
482 WT Pens/Pencil
483 WT Segmented item (bowl or vase)
484 WT Vase
485 WT incorporating surface treatments or decorations
486 Miscellaneous wood turning not previously listed in this category.
WOODWORKING
487 Wooden item made from segmented beginnings
488 Wooden Bed
489 Wooden Bench
490 Wooden Bowl
491 Wooden Box
492 Wooden Cabinet
493 Wooden Chair
494 Wooden Item made from a kit
495 Wooden item, Laser cut
496 Wooden Model not made from a kit
497 Wooden Musical Instrument
498 Wooden Shelf
499 Wooden Stool
500 Wooden Table
501 Wooden Tools and Toys
502 Miscellaneous woodworking not previously listed in this category
MISCELLANEOUS
HANDCRAFTED ARTS
503 Alcohol Inks
504 Beaded item (other than Christmas
ornament or Jewelry)
505 Candle, handmade
506 Ceramics-Glazed
507 Ceramics- Painted
508 Decorative Painting, Fabric item
509 Decorative Painting, Glass item
510 Decorative Painting, Metal item
511 Decorative Painting, Rocks
512 Decorative Painting, Wood item
513 Diamond Painting worked area up to 8 1/2” x 10”
514 Diamond Painting worked area over 8 1/2” x 10” to 16 x 20”
515 Diamond Painting worked area over 16” x 20” *
516 Die-cut Machine Design, garment
517 Die-cut Machine Design, home décor
518 Die-cut Machine Design, wood
519 Embroidered beading
520 Framed picture made from material not previously listed
521 Glass Etching
522 Handmade flowers (other than paper)
523 Leatherwork (tooled, carved, stamped, etc.)
524 Metalwork item (tin punch, embossed, etc.)
525 Miniatures, one piece
526 Miniatures, room/vignette/group
527 Model made of plastic
528 Model made of wood
529 Mosaics
530 Novelty Item
531 Paint Pouring, 12 inches and smaller
532 Paint Pouring, 12 inches and larger
533 Plastic Bricks- Original Mechanical set less than 24x”24”x24” (Like LEGOS™)
534 Plastic Bricks-Original Design set less than 24x”24”x 24”
535 Plastic Bricks- Kit Mechanical set less than 24x”24”x24” (Like LEGOS™)
536 Plastic Bricks-Kit Design set less than 24x”24”x 24”
537 Pressed Flowers: card or picture
538 Resin Covered Art work
539 Resin Covered 3D work
540 Rubber Stamped item (other than on paper)
541 Seashell Craft
542 Shadow Box Display
543 Soap, handmade/decorated
544 Stained Glass item
545 Stenciled item
546 String Art
547 Upcycled Craft (other than paper/ cardboard products)
548 Wall Hanging Not previously listed in any other category QUILTED ARTS
All items quilted (machine or hand quilted) and not listed in the Fabric Arts section. All quilted items include batting and backing except for Cathedral Window class, 2 layer classes and frayed edge comforter. Technique is most important. All exhibits should be cleaned and laundered before exhibiting. Exhibits must be made by the person exhibiting unless otherwise stated. Quilt sleeves optional.
Asterisks * indicate higher premiums. COMFORTERS
600 Comforter, bed knotted*
601 Comforter, frayed edge *
602 Comforter, lap knotted*
603 Cathedral Window bed size*
604 Cathedral Window, baby/small
605 Comforter, Small/baby knotted
606 Comforter, Small/baby frayed edge
607 Comforter, small/baby 2 layer (no batting)
608 Comforter, 2 layer bed size (no batting)*
QUILTED ITEMS, HAND QUILTED (HQ)
609 HQ, Group quilt (guild, friends, church etc. all worked on quilt) *
610 HQ, Lap Quilt*
611 HQ, Small/Baby Machine Appliqued quilt
612 HQ, Small/Baby Machine Embroidered quilt
613`HQ, Small/Baby, Hand Embroidered quilt
614`HQ, Small/Baby, Panels in quilt
615`HQ, Small/Baby, Pieced quilt
616`HQ, Bag/Tote
617`HQ, Friendship quilt*
618`HQ, Hand Appliqued quilt*
619`HQ, Hand Embroidered quilt*
620`HQ, Machine Appliqued quilt*
621`HQ, Machine Embroidered quilt*
622`HQ, Miniature or doll quilt
623`HQ Panels in quilt*
624`HQ, Pictorial quilt*
JUNIOR/YOUTH HOMEMAKING � DEPT. K
Rockingham County Fair (www.rockinghamcountyfair.com)
Megan Trice and Heather Croushorn, Department Superintendents
ELIGIBILITY AND REGULATIONS
This department is open to all youth (ages 4-19 as of January 1, 2025) living in Rockingham County or the City of Harrisonburg. Rockingham 4-H members who reside outside Rockingham or Harrisonburg are also eligible to enter exhibits in this department. Age will be determined by the exhibitors age as of January 1,2025.
• All exhibits, except baked goods, must be brought in from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10.
• Only baked goods may be brought in on Monday, August 11, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Absolutely nothing other than baked goods will be accepted on Monday.
• Judging will be from Monday from 9:30 am until complete. EXHIBITS ENTERED SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED AND ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE MADE BY THE EXHIBITOR. Only one exhibit permitted per class per person. The department and fair management will not be responsible for articles exhibited. Items must be picked up on Sunday afternoon, August 17, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
FAIR ENTRY / PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
Pre-registering your entries is recommended, but not required.
FAIR ENTRY for this department will open June 1, 2025.
Pre-registration for this department will END on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to give us time to print tags. However, you can still enter as we will accept eligible items at take-in!
You can also add additional eligible items that were not pre-registered at take-in.
Remember, it is FREE to enter your creations in the Homemaking Department.
If you have any questions about Junior/Youth Homemaking and this catalog, you can…
★ call the Fair Office to leave us a message (540-434-0005);
★ send a message through our Facebook page (Rockingham County Fair Homemaking Department); or
★ Email us at rocohomemaking@gmail.com
PREMIUMS, RIBBONS & SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS RULES
Premiums this year will be $4 for blue ribbons (1st place) $3 for red ribbons (second place) and $2 for all white ribbons (third place). When there is no competition in a class, the judges reserve the right to award whichever prize is worthy.
An OVERALL SWEEPSTAKES ribbon & premium will be awarded to:
• one youth age 9-13, who receives the most blue ribbons in their age division AND has entered at least 3 items in each of at least three of the six sections in Junior Homemaking.
• one youth age 14-19, who receives the most blue ribbons in their age division AND has entered at least 3 items in each of at least three of the six sections in Junior Homemaking.
• one child age 4-8, who receives the most blue ribbons in their age division AND has entered at least 2 of the three sections in their age division.
Mt. Crawford Creamery generously provides the Overall Sweepstakes premiums:
$200 to the 14 – 19 division winner, $100 to the 9 – 13 division winner, and $50 to the 4 – 8 division winner.
(note: Exhibitors are not eligible to receive this award but one time in a period of 3 years [not counting 2020 Covid year]. Once in three years applies to changing age groups as well.)
A SWEEPSTAKES ribbon & premium is awarded IN EACH of the 6 sections in Junior/Youth Homemaking. (Note: these may be won more than once). The following locally-owned small businesses generously provide these premiums
CRAFTS – Braithwaite Studios & Café in Dayton providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19 and 9-13 winners of the most blue ribbons. Tic Tac Toys in the Dayton Market providing a $25 gift certificate for the 4-8 winner.
STEM & Woodworking – Timeless Toys in the Shenandoah Heritage Market providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19 and 9-13 winners of the most blue ribbons.
CANNING/FOOD PRESERVATION – Kitchen Kupboard in the Shenandoah Heritage Market providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19, and 9-13 winners of the most blue ribbons.
SEWING – Patchwork Plus in Dayton providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19 and 8-13 winners of the most blue ribbons.
CERAMICS – You Made It! in Harrisonburg providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19, 9-13, and 4-8 winners of the most blue ribbons.
BAKING – The Cheese Place in the Dayton Market providing gift certificates of $25 for the 14-19, 9-13, and 4-8 winners of the most blue ribbons.
SECTION I - CRAFTS
Take-in time: Sunday, August 10, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. ONLY
All craft items must be made by the exhibitor. Exhibits must be clean and dry. Hangers should be used for displaying clothing items when appropriate, and all pictures should have hooks for hanging. Names are not permitted on the item, so please cover any name that is permanently displayed on the craft until after the judges have made their decision. Remember, only one item per class can be entered by an individual.
CRAFT CLASSES
for Ages 4-8
Please remember that “constructed toys” - blocks, logs, Legos™, etc., must be entirely self-supporting and MUST be in a sturdy container. We suggest baking sheets, cardboard box lids or clear plastic boxes.
1: Collection - Description or Labeling Required
2: Constructed Toy - Single Item (less than 8”x8”x8”)
3: Constructed Toy - Building or Scene, single item (greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”)
4: Constructed Toy - Building or Scene, single item (greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”)
5: Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Watercraft, single item (greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”)
6: Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Watercraft, single item (greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”)
7: Craft - Article made from Recyclable materials
8: Craft - Basket Decorated
9: Craft - Basket Handmade
10: Craft - Christmas Ornament
11: Craft - Clay Foam Item
12: Craft - Craft Flowers (Set of Three)
13: Craft - Creative Craft, Natural Materials
14: Craft - Creative Craft, Not Previously Listed
15: Craft - Creative Crafts made with Craft Sticks or Toothpicks
16: Craft - Decorated item; Only “decoration” judged
17: Craft - Decoupaged Item
18: Craft - Diamond Painting
19: Craft - Doll from kit
20: Craft - Door Hanging (Fall theme)
21: Craft - Door Hanging (Spring theme)
22: Craft - Door Hanging (Summer theme)
23: Craft - Door Hanging (Winter theme)
24: Craft - Dream Catcher
25: Craft - Duct Tape item
26: Craft - Embroidered item
27: Craft - Fast-Fuse beads
28: Craft - Foam Article, other than seasonal
29: Craft - Foam Decorative Object (Fall theme)
30: Craft - Foam Decorative Object (Spring theme)
31: Craft - Foam Decorative Object (Summer theme)
32: Craft - Foam Decorative Object (Winter theme)
33: Craft - Hair Accessory
34: Craft - Key Chain
35: Craft - Lap Blanket Made by Group* (to be donated) (see details on page 16)
36: Craft - Macramé
37: Craft - Masks
38: Craft - Model Kit
39: Craft - Mosaic Art Piece
40: Craft - Painted Item, Free-Hand (other than picture)
41: Craft - Painted Item, Pre-Designed (other than picture)
42: Craft - Painted Shirt, Hand Decorated
43: Craft - Paper Craft 3-D
44: Craft - Paper Craft Flat (not a drawing)
45: Craft - Paper Mache
46: Craft - Pillow Kit
47: Craft - Pillow Original
48: Craft - Plastic Craft
49: Craft - Pompom item, display of 3 or more figures
50: Craft - Puppet
51: Craft - Refrigerator Magnet
52: Craft - Rock Babies, display of 3 or more figures
53: Craft - Rubber Stamped Card
54: Craft - Sand Art Flat, Picture -Framed
55: Craft - Sand Art in bottle
56: Craft - Seed Art
57: Craft - Sewn Item
58: Craft - Shirt Decal Decorated
59: Craft - Stenciled item
60: Craft - Stepping-stone
61: Craft - Stuffed toy
62: Craft - Sun Catcher (Original)
63: Craft - Sun Catcher (Pre-designed)
64: Craft - Tea Towel Decorated
65: Craft - Tie Dyed Item
66: Craft - Velvet Art Framed or matted
67: Craft - Wall hanging; Not a drawing
68: Craft - Wooden Item handmade
69: Craft - Woven Item (not a potholder)
70: Craft - Woven Potholder
71: Themed Gift Basket - Exhibitor’s Choice but you must clearly state the theme. (basket/container can be handmade or purchased; items inside must reflect the theme AND 50% of items must be made by exhibitor)
72: Jewelry - Miscellaneous, Labeling required
73: Jewelry - Rubber Band
74: Jewelry – Strung
CRAFTS CLASSES for Ages 9-13
75: Collection - Cars
76: Collection - Description or labeling required
77: Craft - 3-D Art, kit
78: Craft - 3-D Art, original
79: Craft - Basket, Decorated (not a gift basket)
80: Craft - Basket, Handmade
81: Craft - Candle
82: Craft - Christmas Centerpiece
83: Craft - Christmas Door Decoration
84: Craft - Christmas Tree Ornaments, Kit
85: Craft - Christmas Tree Ornaments, Original
86: Craft - Clay Foam item
87: Craft - Decorated Item, only “decoration” judged
96: Craft - Duct-Tape Item - Not Previously Listed
97: Craft - Fast-Fuse Beads
98: Craft - Flowers Craft (set of 3), not duct tape
99: Craft - Foam Article (other than seasonal)
100: Craft - Foam Decorative Object, Fall Theme
101: Craft - Foam Decorative Object, Spring Theme
102: Craft - Foam Decorative Object, Summer Theme
103: Craft - Foam Decorative Object, Winter Theme
104: Craft - Foil Engraving
105: Craft - Hair Accessory
106: Craft - Key Chain
107: Craft - Kindness Rock
108: Craft - Macramé
109: Craft - Masks
110: Craft - Mosaic Art
111: Craft - Paint by number picture
112: Craft - Painted Flower Pots
113: Craft - Painted Item, Free-Hand (other than picture)
114: Craft - Painted Item, Pre-Designed (other than picture)
115: Craft - Painted Shirt, hand-decorated
116: Craft - Paper Craft, 3-D
117: Craft - Paper Craft, Flat (not a drawing)
118: Craft - Paper Mache
119: Craft - Paper Marbling
120: Craft - Paper Quilling
121: Craft - Plaster Paris Craft
122: Craft - Plastic Craft
123: Craft - Pompom Animals Display (3 or more figures)
124: Craft - Puffed Paint, Article of clothing
125: Craft - Puppet
126: Craft - Recycled, Item made from recyclable materials
127: Craft - Refrigerator Magnet
128: Craft - Resin or Epoxy-coated Item
129: Craft - Rubber Stamped Article
130: Craft - Rubber Stamped card
131: Craft - Stained Glass, Soldered Article
132: Craft - Sand Art Flat, Picture-Framed
133: Craft - Sand Art in Bottle
134: Craft - Scene/Dollhouse
135: Craft - Scrapbooking as a craft
136: Craft - Shirt Decal Decorated, on hanger
137: Craft - Silk Flower arrangement
138: Craft - Stained Glass, Soldered Article
139: Craft - Stenciled Item
140: Craft - String Art
141: Craft - Sun Catcher, Kit
142: Craft - Sun Catcher, Original
143: Craft - Tie Dyed Item
144: Craft - Velvet Art, Framed or matted
145: Craft - Wall/Door Hanging, Fall theme (must be hangable for display)
146: Craft - Wall/Door Hanging, Spring theme (must be hangable for display)
147: Craft - Wall/Door Hanging, Summer theme (must be hangable for display)
148: Craft - Wall/Door Hanging, Winter theme (must be hangable for display)
149: Craft - Woven Item, (not a potholder)
150: Themed Gift Basket - Exhibitor’s Choice but you must clearly state the theme; (basket/container can be handmade or purchased; Items inside must reflect the theme; 50% of items must be made by exhibitor and include 1 baked item made by exhibitor)
199: Craft - Flowers Craft (set of 3), not duct tape
200: Craft - Foam Article, Original (no pre-cut designs)
201: Craft - Foil Engraving
202: Craft - Key Chain
203: Craft - Kindness Rock
204: Craft - Macramé
205: Craft - Masks
206: Craft - Mosaic art
207: Craft - Paint by number picture
208: Craft - Painted Flower Pots
209: Craft - Painted Item, Free-Hand (other than picture)
210: Craft - Painted Item, Pre-Designed (other than picture)
211: Craft - Painted Shirt, hand-decorated on hanger
212: Craft - Paper Craft, 3-D
213: Craft - Paper Craft, Flat (not a drawing)
214: Craft - Paper Marbling
215: Craft - Paper Quilling
216: Craft - Plastic Craft
217: Craft - Pompom Animals Display (3 or more figures)
218: Craft - Puffed Paint, Article of clothing
219: Craft - Puppet
220: Craft - Refrigerator Magnet
221: Craft - Resin or Epoxy-coated Item
222: Craft - Rubber Stamped Article
223: Craft - Rubber Stamped card
224: Craft - Rug
225: Craft - Sand Art, Flat Picture-Framed
226: Craft - Sand Art in Bottle
227: Craft - Scrapbooking as a craft
228: Craft - Shirt Decal, Decorated on hanger
229: Craft - Silk Flower arrangement
230: Craft - Stained Glass, Soldered Article
231: Craft - Stenciled Item
232: Craft - String Art
233: Craft - Sun Catcher, Kit
234: Craft - Sun Catcher, Original
235: Craft - Tie-Dyed Item
236: Craft - Wall/Door Hanging, Fall theme (must be hangable for display)
237: Craft - Wall/Door Hanging, Spring theme (must be hangable for display)
238: Craft - Wall/Door Hanging, Summer theme (must be hangable for display)
239: Craft - Wall/Door Hanging, Winter theme (must be hangable for display)
240: Craft - Woven Item (Not a potholder)
241: Themed Gift Basket - Exhibitor’s Choice but you must clearly state the theme (basket/container can be handmade or purchased; Items inside must reflect the theme; 50% of items must be made by exhibitor and include 1 baked item made by exhibitor)
247: Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Necklace, Pendant
248: Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Pin/Brooch
249: Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Ring
250: Handmade Jewelry - Article made from Recyclable Materials
251: Handmade Jewelry - Handmade Jewelry Set of Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet
252: Needlework - Article Crocheted
253: Needlework - Article Hand Embroidered
254: Needlework - Article Knitted
255: Needlework - Article Needlepoint
256: Needlework - Cross Stitch, Kit
257: Needlework - Cross Stitch, Original
258: Needlework - Doll, Original
259: Needlework - Hooked Item (not a wall hanging)
260: Needlework - Machine Embroidered
261: Needlework - Pillow, Cross Stitch
262: Needlework - Pot Holder, Other (not sewn)
263: Needlework - Pot Holder, Woven
264: Needlework - Table Mats (Set of 4), not sewn
265: Needlework - Wall Hanging, Embroidered (must be hangable for display)
266: Needlework - Wall Hanging, Hooked (must be hangable for display)
267: Needlework - Wall Hanging, Needlepoint (must be hangable for display)
268: Needlework - Wall Hanging, Cross Stitch (must be hangable for display)
269: Needlework - Wall Hanging, Miscellaneous (must be hangable for display)
270: Needlework - Wall Hanging, Wool Felting (must be hangable for display)
271: Needlework - Wool Felting item, 3-D
SECTION II – STEM & WOODWORKING
(STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Take-in time: Sunday, August 10, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ONLY!
All items must be made by the exhibitor. Items must be clean and dry. Names are not permitted on the item, so please cover any name that is permanently displayed on the item until after the judges have made their decision. Only one item per class can be entered by an individual.
Please remember that “constructed toys” - blocks, logs, Legos™, etc., must be entirely self-supporting and MUST be in a sturdy container. We suggest baking sheets, cardboard box lids or clear plastic boxes.
STEM & WOODWORKING CLASSES for Ages 9-13
272: STEM - Constructed Toy - Structure or Scene Single item less than 8”x8”x8”
273: STEM - Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item less than 8”x8”x8”
274: STEM - Constructed Toy - Structure or Scene Single item greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”
275: STEM - Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”
276: STEM - Constructed Toy - Structure or Scene single item greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”
277: STEM - Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”
278: STEM - Creative Crafts Model Kit, glued permanent construction
279: STEM - Creative Craft Natural Materials
280: STEM - Creative Craft Toothpicks or Craft Sticks
281: STEM - Creative Craft Not Previously Listed
282: STEM - Creative Toy, Other than Stuffed
283: STEM - Lamp
284: STEM - Leather Craft
285: STEM - Metal Craft
286: STEM - Birdhouse
287: STEM - Taxidermy Project
288: STEM - Preserved Wildlife, Other Than Taxidermy
289: STEM - Wood Burning, 1 Item
290: STEM - Wooden Furniture
291: STEM - Wooden Item from Kit
292: STEM - Wooden Kitchen Utensil
293: STEM - Wooden Toy
294: STEM - Wooden item, not previously listed
295: STEM - Entomology Collection
296: STEM - Nature Collection, no purchased items
297: STEM - Seed art
298: STEM - Stepping Stone
299: STEM - 3-D Item - Made using 3-D Pen
300: STEM - 3-D Printed Item
STEM & WOODWORKING CLASSES
for Ages 14-19
301: STEM - Constructed Toy - Structure or Scene Single item less than 8”x8”x8”
302: STEM - Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item less than 8”x8”x8”
303: STEM - Constructed Toy - Structure or Scene Single item greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”
304: STEM - Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item greater than 8”x8”x8” and less than 12”x12”x12”
305: STEM - Constructed Toy - Structure or Scene single item greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”
306: STEM - Constructed Toy - Vehicle, Air, Space, or Water Craft single item greater than 12”x12”x12” and less than 16”x16”x16”
307: STEM - Creative Craft Model Kit, Glued Permanent Construction
308: STEM - Creative Craft Natural materials
309: STEM - Creative Craft Toothpicks or Craft Sticks
310: STEM - Creative Toy other than Stuffed
311: STEM - Creative Craft Not Previously Listed
312: STEM - Leather Craft
313: STEM - Metal Craft
314: STEM - Birdhouse
315: STEM - Taxidermy Project
316: STEM - Preserved Wildlife, Other than Taxidermy
317: STEM - Wood Burning
318: STEM - Wooden Furniture
319: STEM - Wooden Item, Kit
320: STEM - Wooden Kitchen Utensil
321: STEM - Wooden Toy
322: STEM - Wooden Item, not previously listed
323: STEM - Entomology Collection
324: STEM - Nature Collection, no purchased items
325: STEM - Seed Art
326: STEM - Stepping Stones
327: STEM - 3-D Item - Made using 3-D Pen
328: STEM - 3-D Printed Item
SECTION III – CANNING/FOOD PRESERVATION
Take-in time: Sunday, August 10, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. ONLY
All entries must be made by the exhibitor. All exhibits must be in clear glass, regular canning jars – pints or quarts, except for jams, jellies and preserves which must be in ½ pint or pint size jars. No mayonnaise jars, etc. will be accepted. Leave rings on canning jars. No rusty lids or rings will be accepted. Jams, jellies and preserves must be processed (no Paraffin will be accepted) and must be labeled on the bottom stating contents, but not the exhibitor’s name. No mixes may be used for pickle or relish classes. Dried fruits and vegetables must be in ½ dozen pieces in a plastic bag. Label type of fruit or vegetable. No artificial coloring except in novelties.
*We no longer encourage or allow exhibitors under age 9 to enter canning.
FOOD PRESERVATION: CANNED & DEHYDRATED CLASSES for Ages 9-13
329: Fruit - Apples
330: Fruit - Apple Butter
331: Fruit - Applesauce
332: Fruit - Blackberries
333: Fruit - Blueberries
334: Fruit - Cherries sour, Pitted
335: Fruit - Cherries Sweet, Pitted
336: Fruit - Huckleberries
337: Fruit - Peach Halves
338: Fruit - Pear Halves
339: Fruit - Plums
340: Fruit - Raspberries
341: Fruit - Grape Juice
342: Fruit - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required
343: Vegetable - Beans French cut
344: Vegetable - Beans Green, String
345: Vegetable - Beans Lima
346: Vegetable - Beans Waxed
347: Vegetable - Beets Sliced
348: Vegetable - Beets Whole
349: Vegetable - Carrots Sliced
350: Vegetable - Carrots Whole
351: Vegetable - Corn Cut Off
352: Vegetable - Peas
353: Vegetable - Salsa
354: Vegetable - Sauerkraut
355: Vegetable - Soup Mixture
356: Vegetable - Tomato Soup
357: Vegetable - Tomato Quartered
358: Vegetable - Tomato Whole
359: Vegetable - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required
360: Jelly - Apple
361: Jelly - Black Raspberry
362: Jelly - Blackberry
363: Jelly - Grape
364: Jelly - Peach
365: Jelly - Red Raspberry
366: Jelly - Strawberry
367: Jelly - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required
368: Jam - Black Raspberry
369: Jam - Blackberry
370: Jam - Peach
371: Jam - Red Raspberry
372: Jam - Strawberry
373: Jam - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required
374: Preserves - Miscellaneous, labeling required
375: Pickles - Beets
376: Pickles - Bread & Butter
377: Pickles - Cucumber Dill
378: Pickles - Cucumber Sour
379: Pickles - Cucumber Sweet
380: Pickles - Fruit (Peach, Pear, etc.)
381: Pickles - Mixed Pickle
382: Pickles - Novelty Pickle
383: Relishes - Ketchup
384: Relishes - Chili Sauce
385: Relishes - Pizza Sauce
386: Relishes - Relish
387: Relishes - Spaghetti Sauce
388: Relishes - Tomato sauce
389: Dried Fruits & Vegetables - Dried Fruit (clear bag of 6)
390: Dried Fruits & Vegetables - Dried Vegetables (clear bag of 6
FOOD PRESERVATION: CANNED & DEHYDRATED CLASSES for Ages 14-19
391: Fruit - Apples
392: Fruit - Apple Butter
393: Fruit - Applesauce
394: Fruit - Blackberries
395: Fruit - Blueberries
396: Fruit - Cherries sour, Pitted
397: Fruit - Cherries Sweet, Pitted
398: Fruit - Huckleberries
399: Fruit - Peach Halves
400: Fruit - Pear Halves
401: Fruit - Plums
402: Fruit - Raspberries
403: Fruit - Grape Juice
404: Fruit - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required
405: Vegetable - Beans French Cut
406: Vegetable - Beans Green String
407: Vegetable - Beans Lima
408: Vegetable - Beans Waxed
409: Vegetable - Beets Sliced
410: Vegetable - Beets Whole
411: Vegetable - Carrots Sliced
412: Vegetable - Carrots Whole
413: Vegetable - Corn Cut off
414: Vegetable - Peas
415: Vegetable - Salsa
416: Vegetable - Sauerkraut
417: Vegetable - Soup Mixture
418: Vegetable - Tomato Juice
419: Vegetable - Tomatoes Quartered
420: Vegetable - Tomatoes Whole
421: Vegetable - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required
422: Jelly - Apple
423: Jelly - Black Raspberry
424: Jelly - Blackberry
425: Jelly - Grape
426: Jelly - Peach
427: Jelly - Red Raspberry
428: Jelly - Strawberry
JUNIOR HOMEMAKING � DEPT. K
429: Jelly - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required
430: Jam - Black Raspberry
431: Jam - Blackberry
432: Jam - Peach
433: Jam - Red Raspberry
434: Jam - Strawberry
435: Jam - Miscellaneous, not previously listed, labeling required
436: Preserves - Miscellaneous, labeling required
437: Pickles - Beet
438: Pickles - Bread & Butter
439: Pickles - Cucumber Dill
440: Pickles - Cucumber Sour
441: Pickles - Cucumber Sweet
442: Pickles - Fruit (Peach, Pear, etc.)
443: Pickles - Mixed Pickle
444: Pickles - Novelty Pickle
445: Relishes - Ketchup
446: Relishes - Chili Sauce
447: Relishes - Pizza Sauce
448: Relishes - Relish
449: Relishes - Spaghetti sauce
450: Relishes - Tomato Sauce
451: Dried Fruits & Vegetables - Dried Fruit (clear bag of 6)
452: Dried Fruits & Vegetables - Dried Vegetables (clear bag of 6) SECTION IV – SEWING
Take-in Time: Sunday, August 11, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ONLY!
All clothing or sewn items must be made by the exhibitor. Exhibits must be clean and pressed. Hangers should be used for items when appropriate.
SEWING CLASSES for Ages 8-13
453: Garment - Apron, Bib
454: Garment - Apron, Drawstring
455: Garment - Apron, Waistband
456: Garment - Blouse, Sleeveless
457: Garment - Blouse, Raglan Sleeve
458: Garment - Blouse, Set-in Sleeve
459: Garment - Capri Pants
460: Garment - Dress, Sleeveless
461: Garment - Dress, Sleeves
462: Garment - Dress, Dressy
463: Garment - Sundress
464: Garment - Jacket
465: Garment - Jumper
466: Garment - Nightwear-Gown, Pajamas, Robe
467: Garment - Overalls or Jumpsuit
468: Garment - Skort
469: Garment - Shorts, Elastic or Drawstring
470: Garment - Shorts, Waistband
471: Garment - Skirt, A-Line or Straight
472: Garment - Skirt, Elastic Waist
473: Garment - Skirt, Gathered to Waistband
474: Garment - Skirt, Miscellaneous not previously listed
475: Garment - Slacks or Jeans
476: Garment - Split Skirt
477: Garment - Vest
478: Garment - Miscellaneous, Not Previously Listed
479: Sewing - Comforter
480: Sewing - Knotted Fleece Blanket not sewn, not Kit
538: Sewing - Pillow, Plain, two-piece, not decorated
539: Sewing - Pillow, Sewn, not previously listed
540: Sewing - Pillowcase
541: Sewing - Quilt, Hand Quilted
542: Sewing - Quilt, Machine quilted
543: Sewing - Lap Blanket Made by Group (to be donated see below for more info)
544: Sewing - Sewing Box -Advanced
545: Sewing - Stuffed Animal
546: Sewing - Stuffed Toy, not an animal
547: Sewing - Tea Towel
548: Sewing - Tote Bag, Fabric
549: Sewing - Miscellaneous Sewn item, Not previously listed like (tie, belt, etc.)
*About LAP BLANKET Made by Group (to be donated): Are you in a club, have a group of crafty friends, or need a class project for community service? Then consider this outreach Fair project! We want to promote fabric arts, encourage group participation and competition, and give back to our community. Your group makes the Lap Blanket then enters it into the Junior/Youth Homemaking Department at the Rockingham County Fair in August. If you win a ribbon, the group keeps the ribbon and the premium, BUT the lap blanket must be donated to an aging adult or senior residential facility! Making one can easily be done by a group in less than an hour. No sewing required. Open to ages 4 to 19 in three age
SECTION V – CERAMICS
Take-in Time: Sunday, August 10, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ONLY!
Items entered in all classes may be either poured (pre-molded) ceramics OR original hand-built items. Poured ceramics will be judged on glazing or staining techniques, while original hand-built items will be judged on both construction AND glazing or staining techniques. (Hand built items made of colored clay, however, will be judged on construction only). All exhibits must be made by the exhibitor, be finished with all finishes dry, and the name or initials of exhibitor masked. Glazed items that are dry-footed are acceptable.
CERAMICS CLASSES for Ages 4-8
550: Poured Ceramics - Animal Figure Glaze
551: Poured Ceramics - Animal Figure Stained
552: Poured Ceramics - Vase Glazed
553: Poured Ceramics - Vase Stained
554: Poured Ceramics - Christmas Item Glazed
555: Poured Ceramics - Christmas item Stained
556: Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday item glazed
557: Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday Item Stained
558: Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Glazed
559: Poured Ceramics - Spring theme Stained
560: Poured Ceramics - Summer theme Glazed
561: Poured Ceramics - Summer theme Stained
562: Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Glazed
563: Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Stained
564: Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Glazed
565: Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Stained
566: Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Glazed
567: Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Stained
568: Hand Built ceramics - Animal Glazed
569: Hand Built ceramics - Animal Stained
570: Hand Built ceramics - Box or other container Glazed
571: Hand Built ceramics - Box or other container Stained
572: Hand Built ceramics - Holiday item Glazed
573: Hand Built ceramics - Holiday item Stained
574: Hand Built ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Glazed
575: Hand Built ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Stained
576: Hand Built ceramics - Colored Clay item - Animal (unpainted)
577: Hand Built ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Miscellaneous (unpainted)
578: Hand Built ceramics - Clay Item Fire or Baked (unpainted)
579: Hand Built ceramics - Fused Glass
CERAMICS CLASSES for Ages 9-13
580: Poured Ceramics - Animal Figure Glazed
581: Poured Ceramics - Animal Figure Stained
582: Poured Ceramics -Vase Glazed
583: Poured Ceramics - Vase Stained
584: Poured Ceramics - Christmas Item Glazed
585: Poured Ceramics - Christmas Item Stained
586: Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday Item Glazed
587: Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday Item Stained
588: Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Glazed
589: Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Stained
590: Poured Ceramics - Summer Theme Glazed
591: Poured Ceramics - Summer Theme Stained
592: Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Glazed
593: Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Stained
594: Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Glazed
595: Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Stained
596: Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Glazed
597: Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Stained
598: Hand Built Ceramics - Animal Glazed
599: Hand Built Ceramics - Animal Figure Stained
600: Hand Built Ceramics - Box or other container Glazed
601: Hand Built Ceramics - Box or other container Stained
602: Hand Built Ceramics - Holiday item Glazed
603: Hand Built Ceramics - Holiday item Stained
604: Hand Built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Glazed
605: Hand Built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Stained
606: Hand Built Ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Animal (unpainted)
607: Hand Built Ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Miscellaneous (unpainted)
608: Hand Built Ceramics - Clay Item Fired or Baked (unpainted)
609: Hand Built Ceramics - Fused Glass
CERAMICS CLASSES for Ages 14-19
610: Poured Ceramics-Animal figure Glazed
611: Poured Ceramics -Animal figure Stained
612: Poured Ceramics – Vase Glazed
613: Poured Ceramics - Vase Stained
614: Poured Ceramics - Christmas item Glazed
615: Poured Ceramics - Christmas item Stained
616: Poured Ceramics - Other holiday item Glazed
617: Poured Ceramics - Other Holiday Item Stained
618: Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Glazed
619: Poured Ceramics - Spring Theme Stained
620: Poured Ceramics - Summer Theme Glazed
621: Poured Ceramics - Summer Theme Stained
622: Poured Ceramics - Fall Theme Glazed
623: Poured Ceramics - Fall theme Stained
624: Poured Ceramics - Winter Theme Glazed
625: Poured Ceramics - Winter theme Stained
626: Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Glazed
627: Poured Ceramics - Miscellaneous Stained
628: Hand built Ceramics - Animal Glazed
629: Hand built Ceramics - Animal Stained
630: Hand built Ceramics - Box or other container Glazed
631: Hand built Ceramics - Box or other container Stained
632: Hand built Ceramics - Holiday Item Glazed
633: Hand built Ceramics - Holiday Item Stained
634: Hand built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Glazed
635: Hand built Ceramics - Miscellaneous Item Stained
636: Hand built Ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Animal unpainted
637: Hand built Ceramics - Colored Clay Item - Miscellaneous Unpainted
638: Hand built Ceramics - Clay item - Fired or Baked unpainted
639: Hand built Ceramics - Fused Glass
JUNIOR HOMEMAKING � DEPT. K
SECTION VI – BAKED GOODS
Take-in Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11 ONLY!
Take-in time: Monday, August 11, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ONLY
No mixes may be used in baked products section, except for molded candy. No store-bought pie shells or fillings. All products must be made by the youth and obvious “batches” of a recipe shared with other family members entering in the same class will most likely be disqualified by the judges. Miscellaneous baked goods must be identified at take-in to be properly judged!
Please observe these entry specifications:
• Breads must be ½ standard loaf; 3 muffins; 3 rolls.
• Pies must be ¼ of an 8” or 9” pie. (no small pies, except in the mini-tart class)
• Cakes must be ¼ of an 8”X 8” cake, except whole decorated cakes.
• Breads, pies and cakes are to be on a plain white disposable plate and covered with clear plastic wrap or a clear zip-lock bag.
• Cookies and candies must be 3 pieces on a plain white “dessert-size” disposable plate in a clear plastic bag (no doilies please).
• Clam-shell containers are acceptable for decorated items.
BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 4-8
640: Bread - Biscuits Baking powder
641: Bread - Muffins
642: Bread - Quick Bread, Half Loaf
643: Cake - Decorated Cake, Whole
644: Cake - Decorated Cupcakes (3)
645: Cake - Pound Cake, Quarter of a cake
646: Candy - Cooked
647: Candy - Uncooked
648: Cookies - Bar or Square
649: Cookies - Decorated
650: Cookies - Drop
651: Cookies - Miscellaneous, labeling required
652: Cookies - No Bake
653: Cookies - Rolled
654: Dried Fruit (6 pieces)
655: Dried Vegetables (6 pieces)
BAKED GOODS CLASSES for Ages 9-13 (breads & cakes)
Shenandoah Valley Soil Water Conservation District
SunBelt Rental
TB Pallets
The Salon Professional Academy
The Power Connection
Top Bead Welding
United Bank
Valley Structures
Valley View Golf Carts
Danone North America
VPGC, LLC
Vision Technology Group
Hampton Inn University
Cargill
Shenandoah Ag Supply
Frieden Farms
Sleep On It
JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT � DEPT. M
JUNIOR DIVISION
Don Aittama, Department Superintendent
JUNIOR DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Photography Department will accept entries on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
* Pre-Registration of your entries will be available through the Rockingham County Fair Website. The link will be posted from July 1 through midnight on Wednesday, August 6. Pre-Registration will save considerable time for both you and the Photography Department staff during the intake process and everyone is encouraged to use it.
Entries are to be reclaimed on Sunday, August 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A claim ticket must be presented. Any exhibitors removing their entries prior to this time will be prohibited from future participation in this event.
The department reserves the right to refuse to accept or display a photograph that is deemed to be inappropriate in content for viewing by a general audience.
Care will be taken in handling and displaying your photos, however, the Photography Department and the Fair Association assumes no liability for damaged or stolen entries.
JUNIOR DIVISION ENTRANT ELIGIBILITY
The Junior Division is divided into three age categories:
Section I - Ages 8 & Under
Section II - Ages 9 – 13
Section III - Ages 14 – 19
January 1, 2025 will be used to determine the contestant’s age. All contestants must reside within the City of Harrisonburg or the County of Rockingham.
PHOTO ELIGIBILITY
Previous entries exhibited at the Rockingham County Fair are not eligible.
Photos must be the work of the exhibitor
Only one photo per class may be entered. The same subject may not be used more than once in any class. Entries may be in color or black & white. Except for the Artistic category listed below, digital enhancements are limited to cropping and basic corrections for exposure, color and contrast.
Cropping to custom sizes is encouraged such as 5” x 10” or 12” x 6” to enhance the composition of the image.
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
SIZE: Minimum photo size is 5” in any direction and the maximum photo size 12” in any direction.
PRESENTATION: Only one image per entry
BACKING: All photos shall be either mounted on foam board or matted.
Mounting photographs on a foam board with permanent adhesive is the most secure way to display your photographs. It is recommended that you make the foam board ½” longer at the top of your picture to allow for space to attach hanging clips. If this space is not provided the clips will have to be placed directly on your print and will leave a mark on your print.
Matted photos will also be accepted. The preferred color of the mat is black or white. All matted prints must be secured to the back of the mat. Wide tape or permanent adhesive is recommended for securing the prints between the mat and backing. DO NOT USE FOAM TAPE TO TAPE THE PICTURE TO THE BACK OF THE MAT.
The entrants name and class must be on the back of each entry. In addition, entries in the following classes must also include the following information:
1. Rural Rockingham & Rocktown: location taken
2. Abstract: identify the subject matter
3. Artistic: identify the process or technique used
HANGING: All photos must be ready for hanging. Binder clips and pegboard hooks will be provided. Do not attach any hanging hooks.
DETERMINING CLASS ELIGIBILITY
1. Class eligibility will be determined by the main subject matter of each photo.
2. Not all classes are available in all age groups.
JUNIOR DIVISION CLASS AND DEFINITIONS:
SECTION I - AGES 8 & UNDER:
101. People –Your best photo of a person(s)
102. Pets - Your favorite animal photo
103. Down on the Farm – A photo that depicts life on the farm
104. Life in the City – A photo that depicts an activity in a city or town
105. School Days – Show youth engaged in an organized activity; may be school, church, 4-H, Boys & Girls Club, organized sporting event, etc.
106. Vacation! – A photo taken while you were on a trip or vacation
107. On The Move – Your best action shot
108. That’s Funny! – A photo that makes you laugh
109. Rural Rockingham – A photo that defines our county (location must be noted on the back of the entry)
110. Rocktown – A unique photo that depicts our county seat, Harrisonburg (location must be noted on the back of the entry)
111. Miscellaneous – A photo that does not fit into any other category
112. Patriotic. A photo that exemplifies the patriotic spirit of our country.
SECTION II – AGES 9 -13
201. People – A posed or candid photo of a person
202. Pets - Your best shot of your companion animals
203. Wildlife - Wildlife in a natural habitat or zoo
204. Landscapes – Depicts natural scenery
205. Cityscapes – An urban landscape that includes manmade structures and scenery
206. Rural Rockingham – A photo that defines our county (location must be noted on the back of the entry)
207. Rocktown – A unique photo that depicts our county seat, Harrisonburg (location must be noted on the back of the entry)
208. Humorous – An amusing or humorous moment caught in the image
209. Action – The focal point is a moving object
210. Architecture – A structure, such as a building or bridge that is the focal point
211. Close-up – An object photographed at very close range, with the subject clearly defined and recognizable
212. Pictorial – A photo that conveys a feeling or an emotion
213. Abstract – Contains a design of patterns or shapes where the subject matter is not evident. (subject matter must be identified on the back of entry)
214. Photojournalism – Depicts a newsworthy event
215. Artistic - A photo that has been altered using digital editing software or post printing. This would include, but not limited to, digital stitching techniques or those enhanced or altered through the use of digital software programs such as Photoshop. It may include composites of several images. Any digital processing technique may be used. (the technique or process must be described on back of entry)
216. Patriotic. A photo that exemplifies the patriotic spirit of our country.
SECTION III – AGES 14 - 19
301. People – A posed or candid photo of a person
302. Pets - Your best shot of your companion animals
303. Wildlife - Wildlife in a natural habitat or zoo
304. Landscapes – Depicts natural scenery
305. Cityscapes – An urban landscape that includes manmade structures and scenery
306. Rural Rockingham – A photo that defines our county (location must be noted on the back of the entry)
307. Rocktown – A unique photo that depicts our county seat, Harrisonburg (location must be noted on the back of the entry)
308. Humorous – An amusing or humorous moment caught in the image
309. Action – The focal point is a moving object
310. Architecture – A structure, such as a building or bridge that is the focal point
311. Close-up – An object photographed at very close range, with the subject clearly defined and recognizable
312. Pictorial – A photo that conveys a feeling or an emotion
313. Abstract – Contains a design of patterns or shapes where the subject matter is not evident. (subject matter must be identified on the back of entry)
314. Photojournalism - Depicts a newsworthy event
315. Artistic - A photo that has been altered using digital editing software or post printing. This would include, but not limited to, digital stitching techniques or those enhanced or altered through the use of digital software programs such as Photoshop. It may include composites of several images. Any digital processing technique may be used. (the technique or process must be described on back of entry)
316. Patriotic. A photo that exemplifies the patriotic spirit of our country.
AWARDS
Photographs will be judged on originality, composition, technical merit, overall quality and subject matter pertaining to the class. The maximum number of ribbons awarded per class will be as follows:
Blue Ribbons (First Premium) – up to 3
Red Ribbons (Second Preumium) – up to 3
White Ribbons (Third Premuim) – up to 3
The number of ribbons awarded in each class will depend on the merit of the images in each class.
Ribbon winners will receive a cash award, as follows:
Blue Ribbons: $5
Red Ribbons: $4
White Ribbons: $3
Judging will occur on Monday morning by a panel of independent professional photographers.
A “Sweepstakes” ribbon will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in each age section. In case of a tie, the number of second place awards of the tied participants will determine the sweepstakes winner.
A “Best of Show” ribbon will be presented to a single entry in each age section that is judged to be the most outstanding in composition, technical merit and creativity. All first place entries are eligible.
Rockingham County Fair PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT � DEPT. M
SENIOR DIVISION
Don Aittama, Department Superintendent
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Photography Department will accept entries on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
* Pre-Registration of your entries will be available through the Rockingham County Fair Website. The link will be posted from July 1 through midnight on Wednesday, August 6. Pre-Registration will save considerable time for both you and the Photography Department staff during the intake process and everyone is encouraged to use it.
Entries are to be reclaimed on Sunday, August 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A claim ticket must be presented. Any exhibitors removing their entries prior to this time will be prohibited from future participation in this event. The department reserves the right to refuse to accept or display a photograph that is deemed to be inappropriate in content for viewing by a general audience.
Care will be taken in handling and displaying your photos, however
SENIOR DIVISION ENTRANT ELIGIBILITY
The senior division is open to all amateur photographers over 19 years of age that reside in the City of Harrisonburg or the County of Rockingham. January 1, 2025, will be used to determine the contestant’s age. For the purpose of this event, an amateur is defined as an exhibitor who has not advertised their services, or received money from the sale of photographs in the past year with the exception of winnings from a photography contest.
PHOTO ELIGIBILITY
Previous entries exhibited at the Rockingham County Fair are not eligible.
Photos must be the work of the exhibitor
Only one photo per class may be entered. The same subject may not be used more than once in any class. Entries may be in color or black & white and commercial processing is acceptable. Except for the Artistic category below, digital enhancements are limited to
SENIOR DIVISION CLASS DEFINITIONS:
401. People – A posed or candid photo of a person
402. Pets - Your best shot of your companion animals
403. Wildlife - Wildlife in a natural habitat or zoo
404. Landscapes – Depicts natural scenery
405. Cityscapes – An urban landscape that includes man-made structures and scenery
406. Rural Rockingham – A photo that defines our county
407. Rocktown – A unique photo that depicts our county seat, Harrisonburg
408. Humorous – An amusing or humorous moment caught in the image 409. Action – The focal point is a moving object
410. Architecture – A structure, such as a building or bridge that is the focal point
cropping and basic corrections for exposure, color and contrast.
Cropping to custom sizes is encouraged such as 5” x 10” or 12” x 6” to enhance the composition of the image.
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
SIZE: Minimum photo size is 5” in any direction and the maximum photo size 12” in any direction.
PRESENTATION: Only one image per entry
BACKING: All photos shall be either mounted on foam board or matted.
Mounting photographs on a foam board with permanent adhesive is the most secure way to display your photographs. It is recommended that you make the foam board ½” longer at the top of your picture to allow for space to attach hanging clips. If this space is not provided the clips will have to be placed directly on your print and will leave a mark on your print.
Matted photos will also be accepted. The preferred color of the mat is black or white. All matted prints must be secured to the back of the mat. Wide tape or permanent adhesive is recommended for securing the prints between the mat and backing. DO NOT USE FOAM TAPE TO TAPE THE PICTURE TO THE BACK OF THE MAT.
The entrants name and class description must be on the back of each entry. In cases where it is difficult to determine the proper orientation of the print, the orientation of the entrant’s name will be used. In addition, entries in the following classes must also include the following information:
1. Rural Rockingham & Rocktown: location taken
2. Abstract: identify the subject matter
3. Artistic: identify the process or technique used
HANGING: All photos must be ready for hanging. Binder clips and pegboard hooks will be provided. Do not attach hanging hooks.
DETERMINING CLASS ELIGIBILITY
1. Class eligibility will be determined by the main subject matter of each photo.
2. The same photo or similar photo cannot be entered in multiple classes.
411. Close-up – The subject is photographed at a very close range and is clearly defined and recognizable
412. Pictorial – A photo that conveys a feeling or an emotion
413. Abstract – Contains a design of patterns or shapes where the subject matter is not evident. Subject matter must be identified on the back
414. Photojournalism - Depicts a newsworthy event
415. Artistic - A photo that has been altered using digital editing software or post printing. This would include, but is not limited to, digital stitching techniques or those enhanced or altered through the use of digital software programs such as Photoshop. It may include composites of several images. Any digital processing technique may be used. (the technique or process must be described on back of entry)
416. Patriotic. A photo that exemplifies the patriotic spirit of our country.
SAVE TIME WITH PHOTOGRAPHY PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration of your photo entries is available through the Rockingham County Fair Website: www.RockinghamCountyFair.com from July 1 through midnight on Wednesday, August 6. It is highly recommended that you pre-register your photos as it will eliminate having to wait in long lines during the intake process on Saturday, August 9.
Please list all of your entries in one email and send it to rockfairphoto@gmail.com. The email should include the following:
1. Name, Address and Phone Number of exhibitor
2. Division (Junior or Senior)
3. Section (Juniors only – Section I, II or III)
4. A list of all of the class numbers and descriptions for which you plan to enter a photo into the competition (e.g. 101- People, 102-Pets, 103-Down on the Farm, etc).
AWARDS
Photographs will be judged on originality, composition, technical merit, overall quality and subject matter pertaining to the class. The number of ribbons awarded per category will be as follows:
Blue Ribbons (First Premium) – up to 3
Red Ribbons (Second Premium) – up to 3
White Ribbons (Third Premium) – up to 3
Ribbon winners will receive a cash award, as follows:
Blue Ribbons: $5
Red Ribbons: $4
White Ribbons: $3
Judging will occur on Monday morning by a panel of independent professional photographers.
A “Sweepstakes” ribbon will be awarded to the exhibitor winning the most blue ribbons in the senior division. In case of a tie, the number of second place awards of the tied participants will determine the sweepstakes winner.
A “Best of Show” ribbon will be presented to a single entry in the senior division that is judged to be the most outstanding in composition, technical merit and creativity. All first place entries are eligible.
Rockingham County Fair PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
FARM & TWEAKED FARM TRACTOR PULL
FARM AND TWEAKED FARM TRACTOR PULL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 • 3:00 PM
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT NOON CLOSES AT 2:30 PM, NO EXCEPTIONS
$20.00 Hook Fee
MANDATORY DRIVER MEETING 2:45 PM
FARM TRACTOR CLASS RULES
Only Tractors 1960 or newer and cannot pull in Antique and Farm Pull
2. Torque Converters and automatic shifts are permitted. No Slipper clutches
3. Contest open to two (2) wheel drive, rubber tired tractors. No 4-wheel drives, dual tires, chains or studded tires. All power must be transmitted through rear wheels.
4. The width is limited to a maximum of 24.5”
5. No external engine modifications. Factory pump for make and model of tractor. If turbocharger has been added, must be OEM stock turbo and manifold for make and model of tractor. No performance enhanced turbos allowed in stock class. No open turbo intakes. All intake hoses must be stock from factory. Tractor must have Factory Air Cleaner with air filter installed.
6. No mixing of fuels allowed. Tractor must use the fuel the factory engine was designed for. No fuel additives or water injection.
7. A no-stripping regulation will be enforced only if parts removed render the tractor unsafe to drive. Specific items illegal to remove are either front wheels, hood, grill assembly, rear fender. All sheet metal, hoods, fender, dash, grills and fuel tanks have to be in original location as from factory.
8. Any supplement to the drawbar such as hitching rings or plow couplers must conform to the 20” maximum height to the top of the device, parallel to the ground and a minimum of 18” from the center of the rear axle. Supplement drawbars must be a minimum of 1” thick and with at least a 3” hole. No weights or brackets may be within 8” side to side or 12” above center of hook.
9. Maximum RPM – 2800 RPM. No building of extreme RPM’s or turbo boost allowed on takeoff
10. Straight pipes will be allowed in place of vertical muffler if they extend 18” above the hood. Underneath exhaust system in original condition. NO RAIN CAPS ALLOWED.
11. Custom built weight frames are allowed behind front wheels. No weight shall exceed more than 24” in front of the foremost portion of the tractor. No weights may extend past the rear tires and all weights must be secured. Any weight lost during pull is automatic disqualification.
12. Skid bars are recommended for insurance regulations. Skid bars must be minimum of 32” behind center of rear axle. Bars must be not more than 10” off ground. Contact patch must be 5 sq. in. (5” X 5”). Bars must be able to support weight of tractor in heaviest class. If tractor is not equipped with skid bars, forward progress will be stopped when front wheels are an unsafe distance from ground.
13. No alteration to wheelbase and frame.
14. Tractor shall be subject to official Tech Inspection to pull. Tractor subject to official Tech inspection after pull. All Tech inspector decisions are final.
15. Driver must be fully clothed and while not required, it is recommended driver wear helmet. No shorts.
16. Any equipment lost while hooked to the sled is an automatic disqualification.
17. Tractor can only pull once per class. Two class limit.
18. No excessive wheelies on takeoff
19. All PTO’s, hydraulics must be operational like on the farm.
20. All engines have to be original size for tractor. No factory updated engine.
21. All injection pumps must be OEM for make and model of tractor. No inline pumps for rotary. Stock Farm cannot pull in Tweaked Farm Classes.
22. No cut tires.
23. If tractor is equipped with rollover equipment (rollover case, etc.), driver must wear seat belt.
TWEAKED FARM TRACTOR CLASS RULES
Only Tractors 1960 or newer and cannot pull in Antique and Farm Pull
2. Torque Converters and automatic shifts are permitted. No slipper clutches.
3. Contest open to two (2) wheel drive, rubber tired tractors. No 4-wheel drives, dual tires, chains or studded tires. All power must be transmitted through the rear wheels.
4. Tire width is limited to a maximum of 24.5”.
5. Maximum 2.4 intake allowed, open turbos allowed. Slipper clutches are allowed. RPM limit allowed 10% above (no inlet slug used as reducer) factory recommendations. Fuel pumps has to be original for make and model, but can be modified for extra
fuel and RPM’s. Electric transfer pumps allowed. No water injection allowed. Updated injection allowed as long as it is factory updated.
6. No mixing of fuels allowed. Tractor must use the fuel the factory engine was designed for. No fuel additives of water.
7. A no-stripping regulation will be enforced only if parts removed render the tractor unsafe to drive. Specific items illegal to remove are either front wheels, hood, grill assembly, rear fender. All sheet metal, hoods, fender, dash, grill have to be in original location as from factory. Fuel tanks can be modified from original location to accommodate turbo modification.
8. Any supplement to the drawbar such as hitching rings or plow couplers must conform to the 20” maximum height to the top of the device, parallel to the ground and a minimum of 18” from the center of the rear axle. Supplement drawbars must be a minimum of 1” thick and with at least a 3” hole. No weights of brackets may be within 8” side to side or 12” above center of hook.
9. Straight pipes will be allowed in place of vertical muffler if they extend 18” above the hood. Underneath exhaust systems must be a factory in original condition. NO RAIN CAPS ALLOWED.
10. Custom built weight frames are allowed. No weights shall exceed more than 24” in front of the foremost portion of the tractor. No weights may extend past the rear tires and all weights must be secured. Any weight lost during pull is automatic disqualification.
11. Skid bars and side shields are recommended for insurance regulations. Skid bars must be a minimum of 32” behind center of rear axle. Bars must be no more than 10” off ground. Contact patch must be 5 sq. in. (5” X 5”). Bars must be able to support weight of tractor in heaviest class. If tractor is not equipped with skid bars, forward progress will be stopped when front wheels are an unsafe distance from ground.
12. No alteration to wheelbase or frame.
13. Tractor shall be subject to official Tech Inspection to pull. Tractor subject to official Tech inspection after pull. All Tech inspector decisions are final.
14. Driver must be fully clothed, and while not required, a helmet is recommended. No shorts.
15. Tractor can only pull once per class. Two class limit.
16. All PTO’s, hydraulics must be operational like on the farm.
17. Engine updates can be operational like on the farm.
18. Engine updates can be used as long as there are no frame alterations to install engine.
19. Tractor must maintain stock appearance.
20. If tractor is equipped with rollover equipment (roll cage), seat belt must be worn.
6,500 LB. T04 TURBO OPEN FARM CLASS
1. Side Clutch housing or transmission blanket.
2. Clutch housing or transmission blanket.
3. Wheelie Bars recommended. No wheelie bars requires lower front end. Excessive wheelie on take off may be cause for disqualification.
4. If tractor runs in this class, no other class can be run.
5. If tractors run Tweaked Farm class they cannot run this class.
6. Minor stripping, 3 points, PTO, etc.
7. Must have farm application engine
8. Hitch must be rigid – not clevis type.
9. Tractor can run cut tires.
10. Maximum 360 cu. Inch displacement.
Any question or concerns for this class of any farm class, please contact A.J. Simmons@ 540-271-2998
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
ROCKINGHAM
COUNTY FAIR ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 20245
REGISTRATION CLOSES 2:30PM
HARRISONBURG FORD ARENA – 3:00 P.M.
1. All safety Rules will be enforced at all times on and off the track!
One Person on Tractor at All TIMES
2. Must be 16 and Older to pull
• Under 18:
o Must have Photo ID with birthdate (ex. Driver’s License)
o Parent and participant signature on release waiver
• Over 18:
o Must have Photo ID with birthday (ex. Driver’s License)
o Participant signature on release waiver
3. “A” Class tractors must be 1959 or older; “B” Class tractors must be 1959 or older. No turbochargers allowed. Cannot pull in Antique and Farm Pull.
4. “A” Class maximum RPMS 10% over stock high idle. “B” Class maximum RPMS 3,000.
5. “A” Class 3.5 MPH; “B” Class 6.0 MPH
6. “A” Class tractors must have an original engine. That is, stock block and stock head. “B” Class tractors must have original frame and manufacturer’s brand of engine fitting into the original bell housing without adapter plates and no more or less cylinders.
7. “A” Class tires only: No sharpened, altered or excessive road wear tires will be allowed. “A” Class tire guide must maintain factory rim diameter. Class “B” Tires can be sharpened and shaped, to top of cleat only, and any size up to 20.8 X 38 maximum.
8. Wheelie bars are recommended on “A” Class and are mandatory on tractors in all “B” Classes. “B” Classes will be required to have Wheelie Bars and Kill Switch to be allowed to pull! IF “B: Class tractors are not equipped with wheelie bars or kill switches they will NOT be allowed to pull.
9. If the track judge feels your front end is too high a flag or whistle blowing will stop you. If the is equipped with wheelie bars the rule does not apply to you.
10. Classes Offered:
2,500 A; 2,500 B
3,000 A; 3,000 B
3,500 A; 3,500 B
4,000 A; 4,000 B
4,500 A; 4,500 B
5,000 A; 5,000 B
6,000 A; 6,000 B
7,000 A; 7,000 B
8,000 A; 8,000 B
9,000 A; 9,000 B
10,000 A; 10,000 B
11. Drawbar height 20” maximum and 18” from center of axle. Tractors with 3-point hitches must have sway bars so the hitch cannot raise over 20”. Hitch to have a 3” horizontal ring. Height checked at the highest portion of the ring.
12. All tractors must have working governors.
13. Instead of random RPM checks, a “protest only” method by which members will protest, in writing, other members in their class and within 5 places of their finish. The protest must be made by the end of the following class and given to a track official or taken to the announcer’s stand.
14. Horn can blow 3 times. 1st and 2nd blows, puller must slow to turn horn off. 3rd blow puller is disqualified.
15. Suitcase weights allowed. Should weights or any other parts fall to the ground during pull, puller will be disqualified. The rear weights shall not extend past the rear tires. The front weight bracket must not extend more than 24 inches in front of the furthermost portion of the grill or main frame of tractor.
16. During pull, if any tractor tires cross the white line, will be disqualified.
17. No shifting gears while sled is in motion. Ampli-torc hydra-power torque amplifiers will be allowed to shift in all classes.
18. Racing fuels allowed. No injected gases or nitrous.
19. Hook fee will be $15.00 per hook. There will be up to two hooks per tractor, but the hooks are to be in different classes. You cannot pull the same tractor in the same class with a different driver. YOU MAY PULL TWO CLASSES PER TRACTOR.
20. 75 ft. rule will apply for all pullers (back up and pull again).
21. Only 2-wheel drive tractors will be allowed to pull.
22. No drugs or alcoholic beverages allowed.
23. Nobody will be allowed on the track except the puller and the track officials. (No walking beside the tractor, no sitting too close to the track beyond the fence, etc.) Track officials will be appointed to enforce this rule.
24.Puller must be able to independently drive tractor on track safely to hook up and pull.
DRAFT HORSE PULL
1st
HORSE PULLING RULES
1. Pulling Distance – 27 1/2 feet.
2. Width of Pulling Area – 20 feet.
3. Two Classes of Horses – Lightweight, 3,400 lbs. and under; Heavyweight, over 3,400 lbs.
4. Hookers – Two hookers, plus driver to drive teams will be allowed. All helpers stay behind eveners and remain silent once the team is hooked.
5. Boundaries – If a team steps on or over the side line, the pull attempt will not be counted.
6. Three Pulls – Each driver entitled to take 3 pulls. All teams must take 1st pull. If he unhooks after 1st pull, he forfeits his 2nd. He may come back in order for his third attempt. If he does not come back, the pull is lost.
7. Pull Attempts – 3 unsuccessful attempts to hook will count as one pull attempt. Driver will have 6 tries to get hitched. If all 6 are missed, the team will be disqualified. All teams must take first and second pull to be entitled to a third.
8. Direction of Pull – 1st and 2nd pull shall be taken in the direction indicated by the judge. Third pull may be taken in either direction providing there is enough room.
9. Movement of Sled – Any forward movement of load after driver gives command to will be counted as a pull and measurement will be recorded except in case of breakage which entitles team to another pull.
10. Breakage of Equipment – Team must remain in pulling area and come in at the end of the round for their turn and pick up their proper place in the next round.
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AUGUST 16, 2025 7:30 PM
11. Drivers – Each team shall be driven by one driver at all times through the entire contest except in case of injury.
12. Heading of Horse – Heading of horses is prohibited. In case of unhooked tug or horse over tug, the driver must unhitch from sled, correct problem, and then hitch again for the same pull.
13. Treatment of Horses – Drivers shall not prod, whip or touch horses while pulling and in no case whirl or shake lines over horses or above his own head. Jumping of doubletrees not allowed.
14. Unmanageable Teams – If any team becomes unmanageable or difficult to handle, and in the opinion of the judge may endanger other teams, drivers or spectators, they will be frozen in position and ordered taken from the field. If any team breaks away from driver or helpers or runs away, it forfeits any premium it might have earned in the contest up to the time it runs away.
15. Conduct of Horsemen – Behavior of all horsemen (drivers and helpers) will be above reproach at all times. Disciplinary action by the judges will be taken. Anyone disputing the decision of the judge will be immediately disqualified. This includes all teams the driver has in the contest.
16. Bridles and other Equipment – Bridles may be open-faced or with blinders. No change can be made after contest starts. Teams may be tied together with check lines only. Hitching with cross tugs is prohibited. No bits, chains, or extras will be hung on the harness.
17. Time Limit – Each team will have three minutes to get hooked to the sled and make their first pull. That is after the announcer calls your name. You will have one minute between your first and second pull. Third pull will be the same as the first.
HISTORY OF THE ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR
History of the Rockingham County Fair
By Dennis Cupp
The current Rockingham County Fair Association, Inc. is a notfor-profit organization and held its first Fair at the Linville Edom High School north of Harrisonburg in 1949. As told by the fair’s first president Charlie Wampler, the commercial exhibit chairman had the commercial exhibit booth partitions nailed to the gym floor to the great displeasure of the school principal. The first three-day fair in 1949 made a profit of approximately $130 and, as reported in the local Daily News Record, 5,000 were in attendance. Additional officers were: E.W. Roller, 1st Vice President of VoAg teachers at Broadway and Timberville; H. T. Acker, Sr, 2nd Vice President and 4-H leader from Port Republic; Eva Minix, 3rd Vice President and Virginia Cooperative Extension Home Demonstration Agent; Welty Holsinger, 4th Vice President and 4-H leaders from Pleasant Hill; T. L. Holoman, Secretary and Virginia Coopertaive Extension 4-H Agent; and P. A. “Dick” Carver, Treasurer, poultry business in Dayton, VA.
Many fairs, however, were hosted by various organizations and 4-H and FFA were held prior to this at a variety of sites in Harrisonburg, Lacey Springs, and Ed’s Park at Rawley Springs. One archived news article indicates that the “First Annual County Fair at Rockingham” was conducted in 1891. This Fair advertised “jousting, good music, and a grand balloon ascension” where two daredevils ascended to 8,000 feet then parachuted back to earth in “the most daring and thrilling act ever undertaken by an aeronaut.”
In 1915, the Fair organization distributed advertising flyers throughout the county that was recognizing the 50th anniversary of the U.S. War Between the States. A currency-sized flyer that was printed featured one side that was a facsimile of a $100 Confederate bill while the opposite side was printed with an ad for the 1915 Rockingham County Fair. It promised “Upto-date Exhibits, New Novelties and the Best Fair Ever.”
In 1953 land was purchased on Kratzer Road just north of Harrisonburg and the fair was moved there from Linville Edom High School where it had been for three years. In 1979 the Kratzer fairgrounds
Rockingham County Fair Past Presidents
1948-1973 – Charles Wampler, Jr.
1974-1975 – Thurston J. Pfoutz
1976-1977 – Douglas L. Flory
property was sold to R. R. Donnelley for $1.5 million dollars and 111 acres were purchased from Hazel Wenger and Dennis Early. The new property is one half mile south of Harrisonburg and it was here that several of the buildings were moved from the existing fairgrounds and new ones were also constructed.
In1980 the first fair was conducted at the new location and included a 21,000-squarefoot exhibit hall; a barn complex with more than 80,000 square feet providing space for hundreds of hogs, sheep, goats, beef and dairy cattle; a farm museum; a building for horticulture, flowers and farm crop displays; and numerous food concession buildings operated by local civic organizations. A 3,200 square foot Virginia Poultry Industry Center including a museum and animal display facility have been added to the assets of the property.
The Rockingham County Fair is recognized as one of the leading agricultural fairs. The International Association of Fairs and Expositions has awarded the Fair 1st place for approximately 20 years with the “Overall Program for Competitive Agricultural Exhibitors.”
1978-1979 – R. Carlton Cupp
1980-1981 – Melvin A. Miller
1982-1983 – Dan W. Brubaker
1984-1985 – Larry E. Garber
1986-1987 – William H. Bowman
1988-1989 – Doris M. Whitmore
1990-1991 – Carroll T. Yankey, Sr
1992-1993 – Nelson W. Sheets
1994-1995 – Charles E. Whetzel
1996-1997 – C.T. Yankey, Jr.
1998-1999 – William C. Simmonds
2000-2001 – Jack Wenger
2002-2003 – Kern Houff
2004-2005 – Tom Burgess
2006-2007 – Kenneth W. Hawkins
2008-2009 – Timothy P. Smiley
2010-2011 – Richard Chew
2012-2013 – Michael Gochenour
2014-2015 – Donnie Liskey
2016-2017 – Brian Carpenter
2018-2019 – Jeff Germroth
2020-2021 – Ron Williams
2022-2023 – Keith Sheets
2024-current–Darla Miller
An aerial view of the sun setting on the fair in 2015.
