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Nothing brings together a community like the fair, and Becker County is hardly an exception.

This July 27 through 30, Detroit Lakes will host the annual Becker County Fair, in the fairgrounds near the city beach.

“I always get excited about this time of year,” said Bob Sonnenberg, the fair manager. “It’s a terrific community get-together.”

This year’s fair will feature an even greater variety of food and fun than previous years, due to the vigilant efforts of the board of directors.

“We try to make a fun time for everybody,” Sonnenberg said.

The Becker County Fair will kick off on Wednesday, July 27, with multiple performances by entertainer Laura Ernst at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.

Ernst will perform a unique blend of “kinetic entertainment,” to use her term. She opens her show in a “human sized hamster ball,” and juggles, hula-hoops and stunts her way through an unforgettable performance.

“She’s supposed to be very entertaining,” Sonnenberg said.

Her performance is more than entertaining, though. For the Becker County Fair, it is somewhat groundbreaking.

“We’ve never had a female perform under the tent before,” Sonnenberg noted. “It’s something new for us, for sure.”

On Thursday, the Greg Hager

There is entertainment — including musicians, magicians and a ventriliquist — under the big tent every day of the Becker County Fair. band will entertain at 2, 5, and 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 28, is “Senior Day” at the fair, this act was chosen with that demographic in mind.

“The seniors always want something different, and we figured he’d fit the bill,” said Sonnenberg.

Also on Thursday, Gary Ty-

son will also bring his mixture of magic and comedy to the fairgrounds in the form of two different shows.

Tyson will give his first performance at 4 p.m. under the tent, in a show geared towards the younger crowd.

At 7:30 p.m., Tyson will cap off fair to page 3 ➤

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The mud will fly and metal will bend and break during two days of demo derbies at the Becker County Fair, Friday and Saturday nights, July 29-30.

It’s demo derby time!

With more money at stake, derbies will be more exciting than ever

BY NATHAN KITZMANN

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On Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30, the Becker County Fair will host its demolition derbies.

Friday night will feature stock cars, compact pickups and minivans.

Saturday will feature large pickups and four cylinder vehicles.

Both nights, the derbies will begin at 7 p.m. and end when a winner emerges.

“I think its gonna be a good derby,” said Travis Schauer, a Becker County Fair board member who is instrumental in organizing the derbies.

“We’ll actually put more prize

money out there (than previous years).”

Demolition derbies at the Becker County Fair have become more popular than ever, so the higher purse should make for a highly successful derby.

“We’ve been happy with the turnout we’ve had at the fair, compared to what other derbies have been getting,” Schauer said.

“Hopefully that continues to be the trend.”

Although the derbies are relatively consistent from year to year, Schauer and his co-organizers are hoping to include more vehicle classes in the future.

“Next year we’re toying with the

idea of a team-run derby,” Schauer explained, where teams of two or more cars would face off in the pit.

Another option is to let local businesses create teams and compete in their own derby, giving them effective advertising in the process.

After all, with the derbies being the cornerstones of the Becker County Fair experience, it is important for them to remain relevant as the years pass.

“The demo derby nights are the main income nights to keep the fair going,” Schauer said.

“They’re kind of our bread and butter.”

For more information, contact Schauer at (218)-238-5077.

the night with an exclusive show in the grandstand.

“In the grandstand, Gary puts on a terrific show as far as hypnosis and magic and stuff,” Sonnenberg remarked.

While the first show is free, the grandstand performance requires the $2 Fair Button, available at many local businesses.

Friday, July 29, will see Gary Wick take the stage, with his show “Gary Wick and Friends.”

“He’s very good,” Sonnenberg said.

“We had him several years ago and we’ve had many requests to get him back,” Sonnenberg added, “but he’s never been available.”

Perhaps the most entertaining event at this year’s fair, however, will not be in the official lineup at all.

“Our county administrator is going to challenge our city administrator to a cowchip throwing contest,” Sonnenberg said with a laugh.

“That should be terrific.”

If last year’s fair is any indication, the 4-H and FFA barns will continue to host highly successful — and highly competitive — agricultural and artistic contests.

“Last year we broke all records in our exhibit building because we had so many entries,” Sonnenberg noted. “We’re supposed to have even more livestock this year.”

The midway will remain mostly the same as recent years, but with the expansion of three new rides.

Additionally, there will be extra benches and other seating, so people waiting in line are less likely to have to stand.

“It gets better every year,” Sonnenberg said of the midway, the cornerstone of the fair experience for those who love rides and game booths.

However, Sonnenberg made clear that though the entertainment and the barns and midway may improve with each passing year, it is the people that make the fair the beloved summer tradition that it is.

“It’s amazing how nice the people that come to the fair are,” Sonnenberg said.

“It’s always the people themselves that make the fair.”

And it is the people that make it so hard for Bob Sonnenberg to contemplate an end to his 32-year run as fair manager.

According Sonnenberg, seeing hundreds of people enjoy themselves for three days in July makes the months of intense preparation leading up to it worthwhile.

“It’s hard to walk away from the smiles on kids when they get their ribbons,” Sonnenberg said. “It is a pleasure.”

For more information, visit the fair online at beckercountyfair.tripod.com or contact Sonnenberg at (218)-847-8407.

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THE ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP AT THIS YEAR’S BECKER COUNTY FAIR INCLUDES (left to right) magician-hypnotist Gary Tyson (Thursday, July 28); ventriloquist Gary Wick (Friday, July 29) and ‘kinetic entertainer’ Laura Ernst (Saturday, July 30).

Talent at the fair:

Everything from hypnotists to human hamster bubbles

By DAIN SULLIVAN DL Newspapers

Wielding everything from humansized hamster bubbles to comical slight of hand, the entertainers scheduled to perform at the 119th annual Becker County Fair will whip up a fun atmosphere for all to enjoy.

This year’s main acts include kinetic entertainer Laura Ernst, ventriloquist Gary Wick and comic magician-mentalist-hypnotist Gary Tyson. Each will be performing more than once during the fair.

Fair organizers are especially excited to welcome Ernst to this year’s fair.

The entertainer, known for her unconventional, yet impressive acrobatic antics, caught the attention of television sensation Howie Mandel during the 2010 season of “America’s Got Talent.”

When Ernst first rolled onto the show in her human-sized hamster bubble, Mandel responded by proclaiming, “I love you … you are my soul mate.”

Fair Manager Bob Sonnenberg said he looks forward to seeing the former “America’s Got Talent” entrant perform at the fair, which is scheduled to run July 27-30 in Detroit Lakes.

Also, the manager said a major female performer has not been a common

sight throughout the fair’s existence.

“We’ve never had a lady before as a main attraction,” Sonnenberg said.

“She’s supposed to be very good.”

According to the Becker County Fair calendar of events, Ernst is scheduled to perform three shows on July 30 at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. That day is also listed as “Family Day”—a theme that ties in well with Ernst’s familyfriendly routine.

Sonnenberg encourages all to come and check out the performer, who is talented in juggling, hula hoping, flood light poi, fire stunts and aerial fabric. These are all unique feats, no doubt, but Ernst’s hamster ball routine is her main stunt.

“It’s something different,” Sonnenberg said. “It helps draw some people.”

Another performer that will hit the big tent during the fair will be ventriloquist Gary Wick, who is known for his comical one-liners and classic opera performances that are put on between himself and his puppets, Clarence Duck and the Old Man. Wick’s shows feature clean comedy and audience participation.

According to Sonnenberg, this is not the first time the ventriloquist has made it to the Becker County Fair.

“We’ve had him before,” said Sonnenberg as he recalled Wick’s visit six

years ago. The fair manager thought the ventriloquist was a terrific act then, and he feels that Wick will be just as good—if not better—at this year’s fair.

“Some people liked him and they said, ‘If you ever get a chance, get him back,’” Sonnenberg said. “He happened to have an open date this year.”

Wick will be performing three big tent shows on July 29 at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Another returning act in this year’s fair will be Gary Tyson, a comic-magician, mentalist and stage hypnotist, who has spent the last 40 years spreading laughter by doing such things as getting audience members to temporarily forget their names and become stuck to the floor.

Prior to the fair’s start, fair-goers can also keep an eye on the sky for Tyson’s black and white airplane, which he pilots himself to different shows around the country.

In addition to performing magic shows, Tyson owns a magic store and a hypnotherapy business used to help those facing issues with weight loss, smoking and stress management.

Sonnenberg describes Tyson’s type of show as “something new” that will spice up this year’s fair.

“People like change,” said Sonnen-

berg as he described Tyson’s refreshing approach to entertainment.

As the fair draws near, Tyson hinted that people can expect a great show, specifically in the hypnosis department.

“The hypnosis is basically fascinating for all ages,” Tyson said.

Skeptics be warned: When it comes to Tyson’s show, he will make sure that everyone is left asking, “How in the world did he do that?”

“I love skeptics,” the performer chuckled. “Bring ‘em on.”

Tyson will be performing two grandstand shows on July 28 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Ultimately, Sonnenberg said the performances at this year’s fair are sure to drop jaws and split sides.

“We’d just like people to come and have fun,” the fair manager said.

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‘Old bugger’ cooks up affordable fair treats

By DAIN SULLIVAN DL Newspapers

In order to preserve the good oldfashioned “fair experience,” an area food vendor is cooking up more treats at lower prices.

For the past six years, Doug Hansen, owner of Hansen’s Foods in Fergus Falls has worked alongside his family to provide fair-goers with food that goes hand-in-hand with the Becker County Fair atmosphere.

But recently, the vendor has noticed that people are striving to be increasingly money smart in response to the weakened economy.

In an attempt to make sure that fair enthusiasts can enjoy a “very positive experience” at this year’s fair, Hansen said he is implementing lower prices into the menu.

“These are tougher economic times,” Hansen admitted as he recalled witnessing a recent drop in attendance at the different fairs he has worked.

“We’re trying to make the experience at the fair affordable to families.”

The 58-year-old, who considers himself an “old bugger” in the food industry, said fairs like the one in Becker County are important because they “encourage young men and women” to have fun.

By providing lower prices and introducing a number of new food items, the former school teacher said he hopes to make the Becker County Fair a better place for families.

In addition to providing people with traditional fair foods like foot-long hot dogs, cotton candy and caramel apples, Hansen said he is trying out new recipes as well.

One of the new snacks that Hansen plans on providing at the fair is a serving of deep-fried pickles, which he says

goes best with ranch dressing.

“We’re just getting started with that project,” Hansen said. “It’s just amazing.”

Hansen also said there will be around 10 concession stands dishing out a total of 25 items, some of which will be priced down to $2.

Additionally, technology will play a role in this year’s concession scene.

People who plan on attending the fair will be able to use smartphones to their advantage, according to Hansen. Food coupons can be found at the vendor’s website, hansensfoods. com.

“There’s some savings that could be had,” Hansen said.

Essentially, fair-goers will be able to pull up the Hansen’s Foods website on their smartphones and present an electronic coupon to cashiers around the fairgrounds.

Attendees without smart phones can also print off coupons from home and present them to cashiers.

Lowering prices and maintaining an exciting menu is one thing, but Hansen believes that his job does not strictly involve serving food. He takes true pride in helping people enjoy themselves in a fun and light-hearted atmosphere.

“Everybody there is looking to have a good time,” Hansen said.

The fair is scheduled to run July 2730. Hansen’s concession stands will be placed throughout the Becker County Fairgrounds, located at 1310 Rossman Ave. in Detroit Lakes.

For the past 36 years Hansen has worked side by side with his wife, Nancy, and their two sons and two daughters to provide food at a number of area fairs. Hansen said his family agrees that the Becker County Fair

HANSEN’S FOODS OF FERGUS FALLS will again be dishing up concessions at the Becker County Fair, with a menu that includes new selections and lower pricing. is special in that it serves as a “pat on the back” for area residents who work hard all year and deserve a fun

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“It’s a very well-run … very good fair,” Hansen said.

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Midway will have several new rides

By DAIN SULLIVAN DL Newspapers

Fair-goers will be able to catch a new kind of ride during the upcoming Becker County Fair.

That’s right. Starting July 27, fair patrons can kick back, relax and enjoy a Detroit Lakes view like none other from the high-revolving seats of a good old-fashioned Ferris wheel.

The ride will be a fresh sight for fair enthusiasts who have long attended the annual fair, making it one of this year’s main attractions.

Fair Manager Bob Sonnenberg says that he expects the “huge” Ferris wheel will attract a bigger crowd to the Becker County Fairgrounds, which are located at 1310 Rossman Ave. in Detroit Lakes.

Secretary treasurer for the fair, Lowell Jorgenson, agrees that the Ferris wheel will be a “big draw.” He also said that predicted nice weather and higher gas prices will most likely encourage area residents to seek out en-

tertainment at home.

“They will probably stay and do things locally,” Jorgenson said.

Jorgenson, of Callaway, said he has helped organize the Becker County Fair for the past 15 years. It’s additions like the Ferris wheel and the sight of peoples’ eager reactions to such additions that make his fair duties worthwhile.

“It’s an enjoyable job,” Jorgenson said.

Additionally, Jorgenson thinks the new Ferris wheel will be a hard thing for people to miss.

“It’s all lit up,” Jorgenson said. “At night, it should show up pretty good.”

No doubt, the new ride will serve as a bright beacon of fun during the upcoming fair.

According to the secretary treasurer, the Ferris wheel is one of about 20 different rides that people will be able to enjoy at this year’s fair. He also said that, similar to previous years, there is no age restriction on the rides.

Amusement Attractions will begin

Popular midway rides at the Becker County Fair include the Zipper. setting up this year’s fair rides on July 25, Jorgenson said. The company is based out of Florida.

Patrons can come and enjoy rides like the new Ferris wheel by taking advantage of different fair entry options. Jorgenson said entry fees differ, depending on what day it is.

On Wednesday, July 27, people can enjoy midway access for a lowered fee of $15, if they present two food pantry items. There are no restrictions as to the type of food items that can be donated, and the offer is active from 5 p.m. to close.

The secretary treasurer also said that throughout the following day (Thursday, July 28), fair patrons can

purchase three entry armbands for $15 each, if they bring three food pantry items (In this case, three bands are required to take advantage of the lowered price). Attendees can get the three-armband deal from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

As for Friday and Saturday (July 29-30), fair entry will cost the standard amount, which is $22.

An ATM machine will be available on the fairgrounds throughout the fair’s operation. The fair runs through July 30. After seeing the changes made to this year’s event, Jorgenson said he is excited for the fair to start.

“I think it’s gonna be a good one,” Jorgenson said.

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Thanks to the efforts of the DNR and other conservation groups, the Becker County Fair is informative, as well as entertaining.

The fair’s Conservation Building is celebrating its 25th year of existence.

Although the building has changed, it has always had the same underlying goal: to inform the public.

“We want to raise conservation awareness of the resources that we have in the Becker County area,” said Howard Mooney, the chair of the Natural Resources Committee for the DNR’s forestry department.

These include everything from fishing regulations to invasive species-related issues.

Contrary to popular belief, the Conservation Building is not exclusively put on by the DNR, although that agency is heavily involved.

“There are a lot of different (conservation) groups and they have a lot of different purposes,” Mooney said.

Thus, one of the goals of the conservation building is to inform the public about the various conservation groups in the area, and the various approaches they take towards maintaining the area’s pristine habitats.

Every group represented in the Conservation Building must be nonprofit, so fair-goers will feel no pressure to buy anything, but only to learn.

And, though the building may be more interesting and informative than entertaining, it is not without its fun side.

The freshwater tanks, which feature living examples of fish species found in the area, have long been a draw for young and old alike.

“That’s probably the most popular part of the building,” Mooney said.

“You get to see a muskie or a catfish up close.”

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‘Fireworks’ theme to light up pageant

By Dain Sullivan DL Newspapers

When Tami Bigger reflects on the past year she has spent helping young area women sharpen their talents and master their strut for the upcoming Miss and Junior Miss Becker County Fair Pageant, she beams with pride.

I’ve enjoyed seeing how much the girls have grown and matured over the year, she said.

Bigger, of Lake Park, said she has helped coordinate the pageant for the past six years, and that it is her contestants’ strong camaraderie, work ethic and enthusiasm that make her job so enjoyable.

“Even if they are all complete strangers, they make some friends quickly and make the pageant worth doing,” Bigger said.

Past contestants have also contributed to Bigger’s love for the event.

The coordinator said that last year’s pageant winners (Miss Becker County

Fair Katie Winter and Junior Miss Becker County Fair Elizabeth Steger) contributed to this year’s event by whipping up a special theme.

They chose “Fireworks,” said Bigger, explaining that the name essentially correlates with the recent hit single by Katy Perry. The current theme highlights the idea that everyone brings unique color and flair to the world.

“That’s kind of what they chose it off of,” the coordinator said.

The day of the pageant, contestants will be split into two groups: Entrants in grades 7-9 will work toward earning the title of “Junior Miss Becker County Fair,” while those in grades 10-12 will strive to be crowned “Miss Becker County Fair.”

According to Bigger, the girls have been working hard to make sure that their colors burst during the upcoming pageant.

“They are busy,” she said. The contestants are “working on practicing

their talents.”

In the spirit of preparation, the event coordinator said the girls have been walking around in heels and learning how to best meet judges’ expectations.

But high heels and vigilant judges are not the only challenges the girls will have to face. The personal interview, evening gown and talent portions each count for 30 percent of the pageant. The remaining 10 percent is correlated with an on-stage interview question that each girl will have to answer.

A total of 17 contestants will take the stage on July 27.

Of the 2011 Miss Becker County Fair Contestants: Annie Erickson is the 18-year-old daughter of Donna Lefebrvre and Jamie Erickson. Annie graduated from Waubun High School this year, and her talent will be a dance selection.

Daughter of Michael and Jacklyn Schiller, Claire Schiller will be per-

forming a monologue from the play, “An Ideal Husband,” by Oscar Wilde.

Schiller is 17.

A graduate out of Lake Park Audubon, 18-year-old Typhanie Schafer will be singing “On My Own,” from the concert “Les Miserables.” She is the daughter of John and Kimberly Schafer.

Sam Byer plans on dancing to “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” by Avril Lavigne. The 16-year-old Frazee student is the daughter of Mark and Cindy Byer.

Heather Pearson, a graduate from Lake Park-Audubon, is the 18-yearold daughter of Brent Pearson and Carmen Elston. She will entertain the crowd with a German vocal piece.

Elizabeth Anderson is the 17-yearold daughter of Curt and Jane Anderson. She attends Frazee School and will be performing a lyrical dance she has choreographed herself to the song pageant to page 9 ➤

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Heather Loberg, daughter of Doug and Julie Loberg, attends school in Detroit Lakes. The 16-year-old will sing “Waiting Outside the Lines,” by Grayson Chance.

Of the 2011 Junior Miss Becker County Fair Contestants: Madalyn Schiller is the 14-year-old daughter of Mike and Jackie Schiller. She attends school in Detroit Lakes, and will be singing “I Am Not Afraid of Anything,” by Jason Robert Brown.

Sarah Labine, daughter of Cynthia McDonough and Jon Labine, will be dancing. She is 14 years old and attends school in Detroit Lakes.

Michela Sanders, 13, is the daughter of Jessica and Jason Kropuenske. She attends school in Frazee and will be singing.

AnnaRose Steger is the daughter of Bob and Barb Steger. The 12-year-old Detroit Lakes student will perform a French horn piece entitled, “Kiss the Girl,” from the movie, “The Little Mermaid.”

Mollee Byer, 13-year-old daughter of Mark and Cindy Byer, attends Frazee School and will be performing a dance to the song, “Jive Talking,” by the BeeJees.

Alex Bigger, a student in Frazee, is the daughter of Barry and Amanda Bigger. The 14-year-old will perform a monologue written by herself and her mother about “growing up on the

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Anne Holzgrove, 15, will be singing.

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There is a $7 entrance fee for this Grandstand event, and the contestants are scheduled to take the stage at 6:30 p.m.

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Tractors on parade

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Though Val Seaberg’s farm north of Detroit Lakes has been in the family for generations, he hasn’t actually farmed the land himself since the 1960s.

“My dad and I farmed together from 1953 to 1962,” Seaberg said. “Then I started with the oil business.”

Seaberg first worked at Harold Carlson’s Texaco, then Standard Oil. “I went to work for Standard Oil on Aug. 1, 1969,” he said. “We’ve been affiliated with them ever since.”

In 1975, he took charge, and has been running Seaberg Oil Co. in Detroit Lakes ever since.

But Seaberg and his wife Lorraine — married since 1955 — still live on the family farm.

“We own the land, but we rent it out,” he said.

His grandson, Thomas, marks the seventh generation of the Seaberg family to live there — and he is the only one amongst Seaberg’s three children, two grandchildren and seven stepgrandchildren who has grown up to share his passion: restoring old tractors.

“He always had a lot of interest in tractors,” said Seaberg. “I’ve been collecting tractors for 25 years … it’s turned out to be his (hobby) more than mine now. He’s the one who keeps me going.”

Val and Thomas have about 40 tractors stored on the Seaberg farm, in various stages of restoration.

He said his passion stems from the years of working on the farm with his father.

“My father was real mechanical and electrical … he taught me a lot,” Val Seaberg said. “Thomas — I’ve tried to teach him everything I know.”

Back when Seaberg was farming with his father, fixing engines was simply part of the job. They couldn’t afford to replace parts every time something broke down; rather, they found ways to make the old parts work, often cobbling them together with washers, bolts and screws.

Today, that type of ingenuity is still needed, as new parts for long-out-ofuse tractor models are hard to come by.

So why did Seaberg settle on restoring tractors as the way to spend his spare time?

“I like mechanical things,” he said.

“Everybody has to have a hobby, I guess.”

Though he has many tractors on his farm, you won’t find a John Deere or an Allis-Chalmers among them.

“We collect Massey-Harris and Wallis tractors,” Seaberg said.

The reason is simple: “When I farmed, I farmed with Massey-Harris (equipment),” he said.

Though they run all of their restored tractors around the farm “a little bit,” Seaberg said, “once you’ve really got them looking good, you’re careful with what you do with them.”

Area residents will have an opportunity to see two or three of Seaberg’s restored tractors at the third annual Becker County Fair Tractor Drive Rendezvous, which is set for Saturday, July 30 at the Becker County Fairgrounds.

Hosted by Seaberg Oil Company,

VAL SEABERG says he will probably have as many as three of his restored tractors in the Becker County Fair Tractor Drive Rendezvous, scheduled for Saturday at the fairgrounds.

Adkins Equipment and Hoffman’s Meats, the annual event begins with a pancake and sausage breakfast for participants and supporters at the Adkins Equipment dealership in Detroit Lakes, starting at 9 a.m.

Tractors will line up at the dealership starting at 10 a.m., and the parade begins promptly at 11 a.m., proceeding from the Adkins dealership down Richwood Road to Roosevelt Avenue, and continuing south to Willow Street, where it will turn west and continue to Rossman Avenue, turning south and ending at the county fairgrounds.

The tractors will return on the same route. Local historian Roger Engstrom will be videotaping interviews about the tractors and their drivers for a future show on TV-3, and Andy Lia of KDLM Radio will also be interviewing some of the drivers at Adkins Equipment.

Tractors may be brought to Adkins Equipment on June 30 and stored in the equipment yard until the parade; there is an unloading dock available.

Entry forms, including liability waivers, will also be available at Adkins’ to be filled out with tractor and driver information prior to the parade.

Information sheets should be posted on all tractors while they are parked at the fairgrounds.

Registration fee is $5, with $2 to go toward the purchase of a Becker Coun-

ty Fair button, which provides admission to the fair. The Becker County 4-H Federation will be serving food at their food booth on the fairgrounds during the event.

The parade is open to tractors of all sizes and ages, provided that they have rubber tires and are capable of traveling at minimum speeds of 6 to 7 miles per hour. They must also meet all Minnesota public road travel regulations.

No passengers other than the driver are allowed to travel on the tractors, unless safety provisions are met.

For more information, please contact Roger Engstrom, 218-847-8841, or Ken Shroyer, 218-847-2674.

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The Becker County Fair poultry barn is a popular place with kids.

It takes a lot of work to raise an animal, and the Becker County Fair rewards the effort with recognition and prizes offered at the livestock barns on the fairgrounds.

The barns will be open throughout the fair’s entire duration: Wednesday, June 27 until Saturday, July 30.

“It’s something for the kids to have and play with in the summertime,” said Keith Sonnenberg, who is the vice president of the Fair Board and operates the livestock barns.

The livestock includes rabbits, cows, sheep, swine and many others.

Although the lineup will remain relatively consistent with past fairs, Sonnenberg is expecting twice as many llamas as last year.

“This year they’re supposed to bring

four llamas,” he noted, while last year the fair featured only two.

Participants can register with FFA, 4-H or — if they belong to neither of these organizations — as open class.

“Open class is mostly opened up to everyone that wants to bring an animal,” Sonnenberg said.

Ribbons will be handed out based on many factors and in numerous categories. Those who win with a slaughter animal have the added opportunity of selling it on the fair’s market auction, for a price that usually ranges from $50 to $300.

“They (kids) want more responsibility, so they buy an animal and see how it gets raised from birth until slaughter,” Sonnenberg said.

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General Rules: 1. Entries of premiums may be made by residents of Becker County, including residents of Clay and Otter Tail Townships adjoining Becker County, except Open Class Livestock. This includes the employees of the Fair and Fair Board members. All other entries for premiums must be first approved by the director in charge of the division.

2. Open class livestock is open to all Minnesota County residents (if space capacity is not filled and pre-registration is completed). All fair employees and fair board members are eligible to enter. All other entries and premiums must be first approved by the director in charge of the division.

3. All entries must be made in the proper division on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and until 5 p.m.

4. Check out for Open Class early a.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Sunday. 4-H check out is before10 a.m. Sunday.

5. All entries will be judged on the basis of general merit.

No consideration given to freak articles or animals.

6. All entries of potatoes or corn must be representative of class and variety under which they are shown.

7. The association will not be responsible for the loss or injury to any livestock exhibits.

8. No exhibit will be placed that has less than the required number of articles or pounds.

9. All articles of handwork must have been made since last Fair. Canned foods must be from August of the previous year to this year. Agricultural products must be grown this year.

10. All claims for premiums or errors must be made to the treasurer within 10 days after the Fair ends.

11. Diligence will be used by the officers of the Fair, but the Fair will not be responsible for the injury or loss of an exhibit or for the injury of any person.

12. All exhibitors of livestock must have stock in the ring promptly after being called by the judges.

13. All cattle, sheep, and hogs must be accompanied by a health certificate according to rules of the Minnesota Livestock Sanitary Board.

14. No article previously exhibited will be accepted.

15. Any person violating any of the rules of the Fair Association will be deprived of receiving any premium that may be awarded to his or her exhibit.

16. The Board of Directors reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations to determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or incident to the Fair and if necessary, reserve the right to prorate any or all cash prizes.

17. Motorcycle and bicycles are not allowed on the fairgrounds. All other motorized vehicles must be parked. No driving on Fairgrounds.

18. ** County Fair Camping Information: Any person 20 years old or under camping on the fairgrounds must register at the Fair Board Office prior to setting up camp. Registration requires a parents signature and overnight supervision by an adult. The registration form must be available when being checked by our security or fair personnel. All problems will be turned over to the city police.

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Becker County Youth Market Auction The Becker County Youth Market Auction is a function of the Becker County Fairboard. Below is an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members.

Becker County Youth Market Livestock Auction Bylaws: 1. To be eligible to sell in the Becker County Youth Market Livestock Auction all market beef and dairy steers, market sheep and market swine must win a red or blue ribbon and must be the recommended Becker County Livestock Committee market weight. Market poultry, market rabbits and market goats are blue ribbon winners only.

2. Becker County youth can enter only one eligible 4-H or FFA animal in the auction. Members that have more than one market animal must report to the Youth Market Livestock Auction Committee at the table set up in the barn by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. One exception, if a youth has a Champion or Reserve Champion market animal in more than one market species, he/ she would be eligible to sell both in the youth auction, provided there is more than three animals in each class. Market species are beef, swine, sheep, goats, market pens poultry, market pens rabbits, and dairy steers. Preferably, if you know what animals you are going to take into the auction let the committee know as soon as possible. Exhibitors in violation of this rule will not be in the Market Auction.

3. Exhibitors and animals going into the auction ring are to be prepared as for their regular show. If not fit for a regular show, the animals will not sell in the auction. Displaying the show ribbon is acceptable. (This would allow market animals to be shown in lamb lead wool garments, but this would be the only exception to the policy.)

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FFA & 4-H animals may be shown if entry fee is paid prior to the show.

DIVISION A - CATTLE: Premiums $15 - $12 - $9 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Application for entry to this division must be registered before Wednesday. All classes shown together, all breeds, no steers. * Registered and grade animals shown together.

Dairy Breeds Class 1-Shorthorns, Dairy Type (registered-grade) Class 2-Holstein (registered-grade) Class 3-Guerneys (registered-grade) Class 4-Jerseys (registered-grade) Class 5-Brown Swiss (registered-grade) Class 6-Airshire (registered-grade)Lot 1. Yearling Bull, 1 year and under 2 2. Bull, 2 years and over 3. Heifer Calf, 4 months and under 1 year 4. Bull Calf, 4 months and under 1 year 5. Jr. Yearling Heifer, 1 year and under 18 months 6. Sr. Yearling Heifer, 18 months and under 2 years 7. Cow, 2 years and under 3 8. Cow, 3 years and over 9. Best Uddered, overall breeds, to be judged on udder alone-ribbon only.

Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages.

Novice Class (Exhibitor 8 years and younger) Rules 1. No entry fee 2. Exhibitor must be 8 years old or younger.

3. Calf must be 4 months old or younger (born after April 15 of current year).

4. All breeds will be shown together.

5. Calf cannot be shown in any other class: Open Class, 4-H or FFA. udging Points: 40 percent on Dairy Animal characteristics, 30 percent on appearance of animal and exhibitor and 30 percent on training and handling of animal.

Premiums: $1.50 plus ribbon.

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Market Livestock Auction. Market Goats-40 lbs; Sheep-90 lbs; Swine-190. lbs; all Market Beef-1000 lbs; Lowline or Mini Breeds-550 lbs.

7. FFA members must be an active member of a Becker County FFA Chapter while in high school or must be an active member of a collegiate program. Any FFA member who has retained a membership is eligible to exhibit in up to four county fairs after high school graduation, and also must be a current resident of Becker County. Any exceptions can be brought to the auction committee at least 48 hours before the auction.

8. Youth cannot have sold an animal in another FFA/4-H auction in the same calendar year.

9. Any market animal eligible to be purchased by bidder will be announced from the block or noted in the auction program.

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Becker County Fair 2011 Class 7-Shorthorn (registered-grade) Class 8-Herefords (registered-grade) Class 9-Aberdeen Angus (registered-grade) Class 10-Simmental (registered-grade) Class 11-Any other recorded breed (registered-grade) Lot 1. Bull, Junior Calf, calved on or after Jan. 1 2. Bull, Yearling 3. Yearling Market Steer, all breeds 4. Yearling Market Heifer, all breeds 5. Heifer, Junior Calf, calved on or after Jan. 1 6. Heifer, Senior Calf, Calved Sept.-Dec. 7. Heifer, Summer Yearling, Calved June-Aug. 8. Heifer, Junior Yearling, Calved March-May 9. Heifer, Senior Yearling, Calved Jan.-Feb. 10. Heifer, Fall Yearling, Calved Sept.-Dec. 11. Cow/Calf after Jan. 1 Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages.

DIVISION B - SHEEP: Premiums $9.00 - $6.00 - $3.00 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Application for entry to this division must be registered before Wednesday.

Class 1-All recorded breeds (registered-grade) Lot 1. Ram, 2 years old or over 2. Ram, 1 year old and under 2 years 3. Sr. Ram Lamb, born before Jan. 1 of current year 4. Jr. Ram Lamb, born on or after Jan. 1 of current year 5. Ewe, 1 year old and under 2 years 6. Jr. Ewe Lamb, born on or after Jan. 1 of current year 7. Pair Ewe Lambs 8. Flock 1 ram any age, 2 ewes Lot 4 and 2 ewe lambs 9. Young Flock 2 ewe lambs and 1 ram lamb 10. Market Lamb, born after Jan. 1 of current year Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages.

DIVISION B1 - SWINE: Premiums $9.00 - $6.00 - $3.00 Class 1-Swine, all breeds, purebred, and commercial (shown together) LOT 1. Jan. Boar (farrowed Jan. current year) 2. Feb. Boar (farrowed Feb. current year) 3. Jan. Gilt (same as boar) 4. Feb. Gilt (same as boar) 5. Gilt (March and later) 6. Market barrow (any age) 7. Market guilt (any age) 4-H and FFA animals can be shown in open class if entry fee is paid on entry day, Wednesday.

Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages.

DIVISION B2 - GOATS: Premiums $9 - $6 - $3 Class 1LOT 1. Jr. Doe Kid (April 1-June 30 of current year)

2. Sr. Doe Kid (Jan. 1- March 31 of current year) 3. Dry Yearling Doe (born in previous year) 4. Milking Yearling Doe (born in previous year) 5. Milking 2 Year Old (born two years prior) 6. Milking Doe (3-4 years old) 7. Milking Doe (5+ years old) 8. Market Goat (born on or after Jan. 1 of current year) Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbons will be awarded to best male and best female overall breeds. Only blue ribbon winners are eligible, of all ages.

DIVISION C - POULTRY: DIRECTOR: Dustin Dahring Premiums $4.00 - $3.00 - $2.00 1. An exhibitor is limited to three entries.

2. An exhibitor is limited to two entries in each lot for each breed. All members of the same family should constitute a single entry.

3. All entries must be in by 10 a.m. Wednesday. Preregistration is encouraged.

4. Sick or diseased birds will not be admitted to show and birds becoming sick after entering the show will be removed by the superintendent.

5. Chickens and turkeys must have completed Form 5.00-2E from hatchery where purchased verifying that parent stock was tested negative for pollorum and typhoid diseases or a health certificate within 90 days of the fair by a veterinarian. If not, veterinarian will best and there will be a charge for testing.

6. Each entry must state whether young or old fowl. An old fowl is a bird hatched prior to the year of the fair.

7. The awards and premiums shall be selected according to the American Standard of Perfection.

8. Any breed recognized by the American Standard of Perfection may be shown.

9. Breeding pens will consist of two females and one male. Market pens will consist of either two females or two males. Single bird entries will be accepted but please note that all single entries will be judged against all other single bird entries.

10. All exhibitors are expected to clean and care for your animals at least twice a day.

Chickens Class 1-Light Chickens (egg type) Class 2-Heavy Chickens (meat types) Class 3-Bantams Class 4-Rare Breed LOT 1. Cock 2. Hen 3. Cockeral 4. Pullet Geese Class 5 - Toulouse Class 6 - African Class 7 - Chinese Class 8 - White Embden LOT 1. Gander 2. Goose Ducks Class 9 - White Pekin Class 10 - Rouen Class 11 - Mallard Class 12 - Muscovy Class 13 - Any other breed

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DIVISION D - VEGETABLE, FRUIT, HERBS, FORAGE: Superintendent: Shelia Welle Premiums $3 - $2 - $1

Turkeys Class 14 - Heavy Breeds Class 15 -Light Breeds (Beltsville) LOT 1. Tom 2. Hen

There will be a Grand and Reserve Grand Champion ribbon in each class.

You can enter up to 2 entries per lot.

Game Birds Class 16 - Guinea Fowl Class 17 - Pigeon Class 18 - Pheasant Class 19 - Partridge Class 20 - Quail LOT 1. Male 2. Female Rabbits 1. An exhibitor is limited to three entries, only two entries per lot, accepted on a first come basis while room lasts.

2. All entries must be in by 8:00 a.m. Wednesday.

3. Exhibitors are required to be present to show their own rabbit out of the cage.

4. All exhibitors are expected to volunteer time to help clean the barn and keep watch throughout the day. A sign-up sheet will be available on entry day.

Class 21-Any breed LOT 1. Single fryer, purebred or crossbred, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs.

2. Pen of 3 purebreed fryers all the same breed and variety, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs.

3. Pen of 3 crossbreed fryers, not over 70 days of age, weighing 3-5 lbs.

LOTS 4-11 are for Purebreeds 4. Pre-Jr. Buck, ARBA Standards 5. Pre-Jr. Doe, ARBA Standards 6. Jr. Buck, 6 mo. or less, ARBA Standards 7. Jr. Doe, 6 mo. or less, ARBA Standards 8. Intermediate Buck, ARBA Standards 9. Intermediate Doe, ARBA Standards 10. Sr. Buck, ARBA Standards 11. Sr. Doe, ARBA Standards LOTS 12-15 are judged on meat quality only 12. Crossbred Jr. Buck, 6 mo. or less 13. Crossbred Jr. Doe, 6 mo. or less 14. Crossbred Sr. Buck, over 6 mo.

15. Crossbred Sr. Doe, over 6 mo.

Lama D-2 Completed grades 9 + D-3 Completed grades 6-8 D-4 Completed grades 3-5 Classes 1. Costume (optional) 2. Showmanship (required) 3. Obatacle course (required) 4. Public Relations (required) Birthdate 4-H Lama progects must be born prior to Jan 1 Gender No sexally intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition All castrated males born prior to Jan 1, are eligible for exhibition All females born prior to Jan 1, are eligible for exhibition

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Class 1 - Garden Vegetables Vegetables are not to be skinned or scrubbed. Tap root should be trimmed to 1-1/2 inches. Tops should be trimmed off to 1-1/2 inch to 2 inches above the crown.

Leave few outer leaves on cabbage.

LOT 1. Beans, green (9) 2. Beans, yellow (9) 3. Beans, purple (9) 4. Beets (6) 5. Broccoli (1) 6. Cabbage, early (1) 7. Cabbage, red (1) 8. Carrots (6) 9. Cantaloupe (2) 10. Cauliflower (1) 11. Corn, sweet, yellow (5 in husks) 12. Corn, sweet, white (5 in husks) 13. Cucumber, pickling, 3-5 long (6) 14. Cucumber, slicing, 6-10 long (3) 15. Eggplant (2) 16. Garlic (3 bulbs) 17. Gourds, any variety (2) 18. Kohlrabi, 2-3 ball (2) 19. Lettuce, leaf (entire plant) (1) 20. Onions, yellow (4) 21. Onions, white (4) 22. Onions, purple (4) 23. Peas, green (9 in pod) 24. Peas, snap (9 pods) 25. Peppers, sweet (3) 26. Peppers, hot (3) 27. Potatoes, Norland (6) 28. Potatoes, Pontiac (6) 29. Potatoes, Russet (6) 30. Potatoes, Kennebec (6) 31. Potatoes, Other (6) 32. Pumpkins, Mini 6 inch or less (2) 33. Pumpkins, over 6 inces (1) 34. Rhubarb, leaves trimmed (6 stalks) 35. Squash, summer, 6-8 (2) 36. Squash, Zucchini 6-8 inches (2) 37. Squash,round, scallop (2) 38. Squash, summer, other variety (2) 39. Squash, acorn (2) 40. Squash, Buttercup (2) 41. Squash, winter, other variety (2) 42. Tomatoes, cherry, one inch or less (12) 43. Tomatoes, cherry, over one inch, remove stems (6) 44. Tomatoes, red slicing (4, remove stems) 45. Tomatoes, yellow (4) 46. Turnips (6) 47. Watermelon (2) 48. Any other vegetable (4 is small, 2 if large) Number of vegetables in display should be the same as listed in the Lot Number (for example: carrots (6) etc).

Class 2 - Fruit LOT 1. Apples, crab (5)

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2. Apples, large (5) 3. Cherries, any type (12) 4. Currants, (1 cup) 5. Gosseberries, (1 cup) 6. Grapes (2 clusters) 7. Plums (5) 8. Raspberries (remove stems, 1 cup) 9. Strawberries-pint box (1) 10. Wild Chokecherries (1 cup) 11. Any other wild berries, labeled (1 cup) 12. Any other fruit

Class 3 - Herbs, 3 stems of each LOT 1. Basil, sweet 2. Basil, purple 3. Dill 4. Oregano 5. Cilantro 6. Sage 7. Thyme 8. Fennel 9. Margoram 10. Rosemary 11. Mint 12. Parsley 13. Chives 14. Any other herb Class 4 - Forage, Hay & Grain LOT 1. Alfalfa, sheaf, green 2. Alfalfa, cured (3 bundle tied, in bag) 3. Mix or grass hay, cured (3 inch bundle tied) 4. Oats-sheaf 5. Barley-sheaf 6. Rye-sheaf 7. Wheat, spring-sheaf 8. Soybeans-sheaf 9. Corn, silage- 6 stalks tied, no roots 10. Sunflower, 5 stalks tied, no roots 11. Sugarbeet, group of 4 12. Other *** Grain bundles 3 in diameter, leave stripped and tied in 3 places, variety lael on each bundle.

Class 6 - Grain Threshed, 1 Quart Samples LOT 1. Barley 2. Oats 3. Soybeans 4. Spring Wheat 5. Other DIVISION E - Home Economics: Superintendent: Deb Grose 1. All entries must be made in the name of the individual baking/canning the exhibit (for safety reasons, must be at least 5 years old for baking, 8 years for canning and have active participation in the exhibit) 2. Wrap baked goods in clear ziplock gallon size plastic bags.

3. Enter items made since August 2010.

4. There are classes available for children and classes for adults. 4-Hers may also enter items in these divisions.

5. Adult canning rules apply to youth classes 6. No commercial mix products 7. You can enter up to 2 entries per lot.

8. All exhibits must be entered between 8 am and 5 pm. Wednesday •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

*** Special contest on Friday, July 29- “Salsa” - entry day is Friday only from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Need 1 jar for judging and display afterward. Judging by local celebrities at 1:15.

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Premiums $3 - $2 - $1 All deserving entries will receive ribbons.

Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Ribbons (no additional premium) will be handed out to the top two entries in each class.

Class 1 through class 3 are for children 5 - 12 (they may exhibit in other classes if they want) CLASS 1 - QUICK BREADS Lot 1 - Baking powder biscuits (3) Lot 2 - Muffins (3) Lot 3 - Banana Bread (medium loaf) Lot 4 - Vegetable Bread (medium loaf) CLASS 2 - BARS AND COOKIES Three bars or cookie per entry, cut in uniform size (2 - 2 1/2 inches) Lot 1 - Bars unfrosted Lot 2 - Frosted bars Lot 3 - Chocolate Chip Cookies Lot 4 - Peanut Butter Cookies Lot 5 - Ginger Snap Cookies Lot 6 - Other Cookies CLASS 3 - CANDY Four to be shown Lot 1 - Fudge Lot 2 - Caramels Lot 3 - Peanut Brittle Lot 4 - Assorted plate of 6 CLASS 4 - YEAST BREAD (Medium size loaves) Lot 1 - White Loaf Lot 2 - Graham Lot 3 - Oatmeal Lot 4 - Rye Lot 5 - Multi-Grain Lot 6 - Whole Wheat Lot 7 - Bread Machine Lot 8 - French Bread Lot 9 - Other CLASS 5 - SWEET YEAST BREAD Lot 1 - Buns (3) Lot 2 - Cinnamon rolls (3) Lot 3 - Cloverleaf, Parkerhouse or dinner rolls Lot 4 - Caramel rolls Lot 5 - Other CLASS 6 - QUICK BREADS Lot 1 - Baking powder biscuits (3) Lot 2 - Blueberry muffins (3) Lot 3 - Any other muffins (3) Lot 4 - Lefse (1 round) Lot 5 - Banana bread (medium loaf) Lot 6 - Vegetable bread (medium loaf) Lot 7 - Other (3) CLASS 7 - CAKE (About 8” size pan) Lot 1 - Decorated cupcakes, judged on decoration (4) Lot 2 - Decorated cake (not cupcakes) Lot 3 - Spice cake (unfrosted) Lot 4 - Sponge cake (unfrosted) Lot 5 - Chocolate cake (unfrosted) Lot 6 - Coffee cake (unfrosted) Lot 7 - Other (unfrosted) CLASS 8 - BARS AND COOKIES Three bars or cookies per entry unless specified. About 2 to 2 ½” in uniform size Lot 1 - Bars, unfrosted, not brownies Lot 2 - Bars, frosted, not brownies Lot 3 - Brownies, unfrosted Lot 4 - Brownies, frosted

Lot 5 - Chocolate chip cookies Lot 6 - Peanut butter cookies Lot 7 - White drop cookies Lot 8 - Chocolate drop cookies Lot 9 - Icebox cookies Lot 10 - Rolled white cookies Lot 11 - Rolled dark cookies Lot 12 - Sugar cookies Lot 13 - Oatmeal raisin cookies Lot 14 - Festive assortment (4) Lot 15 - Holiday or wedding (4) Lot 16 - Gingersnaps Lot 17 - Snickerdoodles Lot 18 - Date bars Lot 19 - M&M cookies Lot 20 - Molasses cookies Lot 21 - Other cookies Lot 22 - Other bars CLASS 9 DONUTS three to be shown Lot 1 - Plain rolled donuts Lot 2 - Donuts dropped from donut maker CLASS 10 - PIE (Small size shell, 6 inches) no cream or custard type pies Lot 1 - Apple Lot 2 - Cherry Lot 3 - Peach Lot 4 - Blueberry Lot 5 - Rhubarb Lot 6 -Empty shell (any size) CLASS 11 - CANDY Four to be shown Lot 1 - Fudge Lot 2 - Peanut Brittle Lot 3 - Dipped chocolate Lot 4 - Caramels Lot 5 - Assorted plate or box Lot 6 - Miscellaneous candy other than listed above PROCESSING RULES: Exhibit in colorless, standard jars. Jams, jellies and pickles may use 1/2 pint or pint size jars. Low acid vegetables need to be processed in a pressure canner according to the times recommended in the University of Minnesota publications available at the Extension Office.

They will not be judged if they were not prepared according to the recommendations.

Check for positive seal. Remove outer ring. NO WAX!! Label should include PRODUCT NAME, METHOD OF PROCESSING AND TIME OF PROCESSING. NO OPEN KETTLE WILL BE ACCEPTED IN ANY CANNING CATEGORY INCLUDING JAMS AND JELLIES. No food coloring. **ALL CANNING INCLUDING JAMS AND JELLIES MUST HAVE A 1”x3” LABEL PLACED ON TOP OF JAR WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, METHOD OF PROCESSING AND TIME. NO MIRACLE WHIP JARS ALLOWED - MUST USE REGULAR CANNING JARS. CLASS 12 - CANNED FRUIT *Refer to processing rules Lot 1 - Peaches Lot 2 - Pears Lot 3 - Crab apple, whole Lot 4 - Plums Lot 5 - Blueberries Lot 6 - Rhubarb Lot 7 - Apricots Lot 8 - Cherries Lot 9 - Raspberries Lot 10 - Syrup (any kind) Lot 11 - Applesauce Lot 12 - Honey

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Lot 13 - Other CLASS 13 - CANNED VEGETABLES AND MEAT *Refer to processing rules Lot 1 - Beans, green Lot 2 - Carrots Lot 3 - Corn Lot 4 - Peas Lot 5 - Beets Lot 6 - Pumpkin Lot 7 - Potatoes Lot 8 - Tomato, whole Lot 9 - Beef Lot 10 - Chicken Lot 11 - Fish Lot 12 - Spaghetti sauce Lot 13 - Sauerkraut Lot 14 - Salsa Lot 15 - Vegetable juice Lot 16 - Turnips Lot 17 - Asparagus Lot 18 - Chili sauce Lot 19 - Stew tomatoes Lot 20 - Other CLASS 14 - JELLY AND JAM *Refer to processing rules Lot 1 - Chokecherry jelly Lot 2 - Crab apple jelly Lot 3 - Grape jelly Lot 4 - Strawberry jelly Lot 5 - Raspberry jelly Lot 6 - Strawberry jam Lot 7 - Raspberry jam Lot 8 - Apricot jam Lot 9 - Peach Jam Lot 10 - Blueberry Jam Lot 11 - Jelly, any native fruit Lot 12 - Jam, any native fruit Lot 13 - Jam, any native vegetable Lot 14 - Jelly, any native vegetable Lot 15 - Any marmalade Lot 16 - Apple butter Lot 17 - Apple jelly Lot 18 - Other jams Lot 19 - Other jellies CLASS 15 - PICKLES *Refer to processing rules Lot 1 - Bread and butter Lot 2 - Beet Lot 3 - Whole sweet cucumber Lot 4 - Sweet chunk cucumber Lot 5 - Dill pickles Lot 6 - Relish Lot 7 - Pickled peppers Lot 8 - Pickled veggies Lot 9 - Pickled carrots Lot 10 - Other NEEDLEWORK Class 1 - 10 and under Class 2 - 11 to 14 Class 3 - 15 to 18 Class 4 - 19 to 65 Class 5 - 65+ Class 6 - Nursing Home or group home resident, any age Ribbons are given to all deserving entries. Grand and Reserve Grand Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top entries in each class to deserving entries.

EMBROIDERY Only two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories.

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Becker County Fair 2011 Lot 2 - Clothing article Lot 3 - W all hanging or picture - must be able to be hung for display Lot 4 - Dish towels Lot 5 - Counted cross stitch, up to 6” diameter Lot 6 - Counted cross stitch, 7 - 10” diameter Lot 7 - Counted cross stitch, 11” or larger Lot 8 - Hardanger, up to 7”, not wall hanging Lot 9 - H ardanger, 8” or larger diameter, not wall hanging Lot 10 - H ardanger, any size, wall hanging only - dowel rods/hangers attached must be attached Lot 11 - Hardanger, any size, table runner only Lot 12 - H ardanger, miscellaneous other than listed above Lot 13 - Brazilian embroidery Lot 14 - Swedish weaving Lot 15 - Miscellaneous other than listed above CHRISTMAS - needlework only Lot 20 - Lunch or table cloth Lot 21 - Table Runner Lot 22 - Tree skirt Lot 23 - W all hanging - dowel rods/hangers must be attached Lot 24 - Tree decoration Lot 25 - Stocking Lot 26 - Centerpiece - needlework only Lot 27 - M iscellaneous - needlework only other than listed above CROCHETED ARTICLE Lot 30 - Booties Lot 31 - Doily, up to 10 inches Lot 32 - Doily, 11 inches or larger Lot 33 - Pot holders (2) Lot 34 - Table cloth Lot 35 - Sweater Lot 36 - Pillow Lot 37 - Afghan Lot 38 - Baby Afghan Lot 40 - Crocheted baby set Lot 41 - Shawl / poncho Lot 42 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy) Lot 43 - mittens Lot 44 – Cap / Hat child, Lot 45 - Cap / hat, adult Lot 46 - Cap / had and scarf set Lot 47 - Cap and mittens set Lot 48 - Scarves Lot 49 - Vest KNITTING Lot 60 - Booties Lot 61 - Plain mittens Lot 62 - Man’s sweater Lot 63 - Lady’s sweater Lot 64 - Child’s sweater Lot 65 - Infant’s sweater Lot 66 - Afghan Lot 67 - Baby afghan Lot 68 - Knitted baby set Lot 69 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy) Lot 70 - Cap / Hat, child Lot 71 - Cap / Hat adult Lot 72 - Cap / Hat and scarf set Lot 73 - Poncho or shawl Lot 74 - Scarf Lot 75 - Felting Lot 76 - Vest Lot 77 - Cap and mittens set Lot 78 - Purse MACHINE KNITTING: Lot 90 - Man’s sweater Lot 91 - Lady’s sweater

Lot 92 - Child’s sweater Lot 93 - Afghan Lot 94 - Scarf Lot 95 - Miscellaneous other than listed above QUILTS - judging based on category Lot 100 - Patchwork quilt Lot 101 - Baby quilt Lot 102 - Appliquéd quilt Lot 103 - Hand stitched quilting Lot 104 - Machine stitched quilting (not professionally done) Lot 105 - Tied quilt Lot 106 - Pieced quilt - machine stitched Lot 107 - Pieced quilt - hand sewn piecing Lot 108 - Quilted wall hanging (must bring dowel rod or other hanging device and able to be hung up or will not be entered) Lot 109 - Miscellaneous quilted item other than listed above Lot 110 - Crib quilt embroidered Lot 111 - Large embroidered quilt Lot 112 - Table Runner Lot 113 - Table Runner seasonal Lot 114 - Paper Piecing method of quilting Lot 115 - Left over fabrics, color coordinated Lot 116 - Lap quilts Sewing Lot 130 - Woman’s blouse or shirt Lot 131 - Man’s shirt Lot 132 - Child’s shirt Lot 133 - Dress Lot 134 - Sleep or lounge wear Lot 135 - Skirt Lot 136 - Suit Lot 137 - Coat or outdoor jacket Lot 138 - Active sportswear Lot 139 - Skirt, slacks or shorts Lot 140 - Designer shirt (shirt may be purchased) Lot 141 - Child’s dress Lot 142 - Child’s active sportswear Lot 143 - Child’s sleepwear Lot 144 - Infants clothing Lot 145 - Vest Lot 146 - Dress jacket Lot 147 - Miscellaneous (not doll or toy) other than listed above Lot 148 - Room accessory Lot 149 - Costumes Lot 150 - polar fleece Lot 151 - recycled item – needlework DOLL / TOYS Lot 160 - Toy - crocheted Lot 161 - Toy - knitted Lot 162 - Toy - sewed Lot 163 - Doll - crocheted Lot 164 - Doll - knitted Lot 165 - Doll - sewed Lot 166 - Doll clothing crocheted Lot 167 - Doll clothing knitted Lot 167 - Doll clothing sewed Lot 168 - Fancy dolls (meant to be looked at only dolls) RUGS Lot 180 - Braided Lot 181 - Loom woven Lot 182 - Crocheted Lot 183 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Potpourri Lot 190 - Needlepoint Lot 191 - Crewel Lot 192 - Fancy pillow Lot 193 - Tatted article Lot 194 - Recycled handcraft (must involve needle-

work) Lot 195 - Plastic canvas item Lot 196 - Loom weaving - clothing Lot 197 - Loom weaving - other Lot 198 - Beadwork - on clothing or other needlework Lot 199 - Latchhook Lot 200 - Gift idea - must include needlework Lot 201 - Miscellaneous other than listed above DIVISION F - FINE ARTS & CRAFTS: Superintendent: Kathy Jacobson Premiums $3 - $2 - $1 All deserving entries will receive ribbons Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top two entries in each class.

Classes will be available for children and adults.

4-Hers may also enter items in this division.

1. Each entry must be amateur work, made by the exhibitor.

2. Each entry must have been made since August of 2010.

3. Exhibit in age group, as specified. May not enter in more than one class 4. All wall hangings/ pictures must have hangers attached, or will not be entered or judged.

5. All photos will be in 5x7 size, mounted and matted, no frames; also entered in a gallon ziplock bag.

6. Art exhibits will have judging emphasis placed on originality and craft exhibits will emphasize workmanship.

7. All classes will receive Grand and Reserve Grand Ribbons (no premiums) on deserving entries.

8. Peoples Choice Ribbon will be awarded to one person, from all of the “Fall” theme entries.

9. Only two per lot, if more are brought you will not be able to enter in Misc. categories Class 1 - Children 5-8 Class 2 - Ages 9 - 12 Class 3 - Ages 13 - 18 Class 4 - Ages 19 - 64 Class 5 - Senior citizens, 65 and over - not nursing home residencts Class 6 - Nursing home/Group home residents (any age) Shop Lot 1 - Model building - no working engines allowed on models Lot 2 - Legos - no kits Lot 3 - K’Nex - no kits Lot 4 - Hand carving rounds and shaping Lot 5 - Hand carved article Lot 6 - chip carving Lot 7 - Wood burning Lot 8 - Wood turning Lot 9 - Jigsaw article Lot 10 - Woodworking article Lot 11 - Metalworking: metal article Lot 12 - Metalworking: forged article Lot 13 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Art work ALL art work must be placed on poster board and ready to hang Lot 14 - Pencil sketch, one color Lot 15 - Pencil sketch, colored Lot 16 - Pen and Ink drawing Lot 17 - Marker picture Lot 18 - Crayon picture Lot 19 - Dry medium artwork, charcoal Lot 20 - Dry medium artwork, chalks

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19 Lot 21 - Dry medium artwork, pastels Lot 22 - Wet medium artwork - acrylic Lot 23 - Wet medium artwork - water colors Lot 24 - Wet medium artwork - oil Lot 25 - Mixed media Lot 26 - Scratch art Lot 27 - Chalk art Lot 28 - Construction paper art work Lot 29 - Clay sculpture Lot 30 - Fimo sculpture Lot 31 - Bread dough sculpture Lot 32 - Pottery Lot 33 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Lot 34 - Playdough figures Craft items Lot 35 -Recycled article Lot 36 -Christmas decoration, any kind Lot 37 - Book Lot 38 - Rubber stamp/embossing stencil art Lot 39 - Wall hanging, wood Lot 40 - Wall hanging, cloth Lot 41 - Silk flower arrangement Lot 42 - Beadwork - traditional Lot 43 - Beadwork - craft beading Lot 44 - Jewelry Lot 45 - Ceramic article Lot 46 - Ceramic article - Christmas Lot 47 - Ceramic article - any other holiday Lot 48 - Ceramic article - glazed Lot 49 - Ceramic article - chalked (75% or more) Lot 50 - Rosemaling Lot 51 - Tole painting Lot 52 - Glass etching Lot 53 - China painting - Portraits Lot 54 - China painting - Animals Lot 55 - China painting - Nature Lot 56 - Stained glass Lot 57 - Origami – paper folding Lot 58 - Scrapbooking Lot 59 - Miscellaneous other than listed above Only two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories.

Photography PHOTOS NOT FOLLOWING RULES WILL NOT BE JUDGED – All photos must be 5x7, mounted & matted, no frame for judging, and entered in a gallon ziplock bag. Any not following these rules will not be displayed.

Lot 60 - Photo: people Lot 61 - Photo: animals Lot 62 - Photo: birds Lot 63 - Photo, insects Lot 64 - Photo: landscape Lot 65 - Photo: nature – flowers & plants Lot 66 - Photo: Buildings, machinery & cars Lot 67 - Photo: Black and white Lot 68 - Photo: Computer enhanced Lot 69 - Photo: Still life, abstracts, designs Lot 70 - Photo: Night imagery, time exposure Lot 71 - Photo album Lot 72 - Photo collage to tell a story Lot 73 - Miscellaneous photo other than listed above Only two per lot, if more are brought in, you will not be able to enter it in miscellaneous categories.

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1. All flowers must be grown and entered by the exhibitor, including flowers used in arrangements. Make sure you enter the number of specimens requested.

Containers can be supplied for all cut flowers, but containers and accessories for arrangements must be provided by the exhibitor. If you would like to bring your own container for your cut flowers it must be a clear glass vase. There is no limit to number of entries.

2. For best display, condition all flowers. Cut your flowers early in the morning using a sharp knife, cut on a slant, place immediately in warm water, and place in a cool area away from any drafts to harden. Cut stems as long as possible, leaving foliage for a natural effect, but remove all foliage that will be below the water line on the container. Stems with sticky sap should be synged on the cut edge or sealed by placing lower end of stem in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Woody stems should be crushed to increase water intake during display. All horticulture specimens must be grown by the exhibitor and houseplants, hanging baskets, terrariums, and dish gardens must be in the exhibitors possession for at least three months.

3. Cut flowers should be uniform in size, shape and color. Remove soil, bruised leaves and petals, or any sign of disease or insect damage. Please label plants and give varieties if possible.

4. Glads should be straight of stem showing 1/3 open, 1/3 showing color and 1/3 buds. The use of a prop to hold larger flowers upright makes for better exhibit.

5. May enter up to 2 entries per lot.

Grand Champion Ribbons will be awarded to the top exhibit in each Class. These ribbons will be furnished by the Lake Region Garden Club.

Country Fields Greenhouse, Detroit Lakes, will give a $15.00 gift certificate to the winner of the Sweepstakes Award. Two points for a white ribbon, three points for a red ribbon, five points for a blue ribbon, ten points for a Champion ribbon.

Lake Region Garden Club will also give a $10.00 gift certificate as a memorial for their deceased members of their club. This year the award will be for the Hydrangeas.

6. An exhibitor may enter more than one horticultural specimenin a single class, provided each entry is of a different named variety.

7. The use of wild flowers listed as protected in the state of MN is prohibited. Included are Lady Slipper, Trillium, Arbutus, Lotus, Gentian, and Wild Lily. If the judge discovers a protected plant or plant parts inadvertently displayed, the judge must notify the fairboard and the exhibit must be removed from public display.

8. Noxious weeds are not to be used. There are ten plants declared noxious weeds according to the Agronomy Services Division of the MDA: Field Bindweed, Hemp, Purple Loosestrife, Poison Ivy, Canadian Thistle, Musk Thistle, Plumeless Thistle.

9. Prepare your designs and other exhibits before you arrive at the show so only a minimum amount of time is needed in the work area.

10. If you want to recycle your ribbons, please leave them after the show with show superintedents or at the fair office.

Premiums - 1st $3.00 - 2nd $2.00 - 3rd $1.00 Grand & Reserve Ribbons (no premium) will be handed out to the top two entries in each class.

CLASS 1 - ANNUAL CUT FLOWERS Three stems to be shown except when stated otherwise.

Must use lots as listed Lot 1 - Ageratum (3)

Lot 2 - Amaranths (1) Lot 3 - Asters Lot 4 - Bachelor Buttons Lot 5 - Bells of Ireland (1) Lot 6 - Calendulas Lot 7 - Candytufts Lot 8 - Canterbury Bells (1) Lot 9 - Celosia Plumbed (1) Lot 10 - Celosia, Crested (1) Lot 11 - Clarkia Lot 12 - Cleome (1) Lot 13 - Cosmos, any color Lot 14 - Cosmos, orange Lot 15 - Dianthus carnations Lot 16 - Dusty Miller (3) Lot 17 - Euphorbia (3) Lot 18 - Helichrysum (straw flowers) Lot 19 - Helianthus (sunflower) (1) Lot 20 - Kale, ornamental (1 specimen) Lot 21 - Larkspur (2 spikes) Lot 22 - Lavatera (1 stem) Lot 23 - Lisianthus (1) Lot 24 - Marigold, over 3” Lot 25 - Marigold, 1 1/2 to 3” Lot 26 - Marigold, under 1 1/2” Lot 27 - Marigold, variegated Lot 28 - Monarda, annual Lot 29 - Nasturtiums Lot 30 - Nicotina (1) Lot 31 - Pansy, 1 color 3” + stems Lot 32 - Pansy, mixed, 3” + stems Lot 33 - Petunias, double Lot 34 - Petunias, single Lot 35 - Salvia Lot 36 - Scabiosa Lot 37 - Snapdragon Lot 38 - Statice (1) Lot 39 - Sweet Peas, 1 color Lot 40 - Sweet Peas, mixed (1) Lot 41 - Tithania Lot 42 - Verbena Lot 43 - Zinnia, under 4” (1) Lot 44 - Zinnia, 4” or larger (1) Lot 45 - Zinnia, cactus, 4” or larger (1) Lot 46 - Zinnia, cactus, under 4” Lot 47 - Zinnia, pompom Lot 48 - Any other annual not listed CLASS 2 - PERENNIALS, BIENNIALS, & MORE Three stems to be shown except when stated otherwise - use lots as listed Lot 1 - Achillea, yarrow (1) Lot 2 - Asclepisa, butterfly plant (1) Lot 3 - A. Canna a. flower (1) b. foliage (1) B. Calla Lilly (1) C. Any other tender bulbs Lot 4 - Centaurea, perennial bachelor buttons (2) Lot 5 - Chinese Lanterns (3) Lot 6 - Chrysanthemum, single (1 spray) Lot 7 - Chrysanthemum, spider (1 spray) Lot 8 - Coreopsis (3) Lot 9 - Daisy (3) Lot 10 - Delphinium (1) Lot 11 - Dianthus, sweet william, carnation (3) Lot 12 - Echinops, coneflower (3) Lot 13 - Echinops, globe thistle (3) Lot 14 - Gaillardia Lot 15 - Golden glow Lot 16 - Gypsophilia, baby’s breath (1 spray) Lot 17 - Hemerocallis, daylilly (1)

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a. cream white b. peach c. pink d orange e. red f. yellow g. lavendar e. any other Lot 18 - Hevchera, coral bells (3) a. bloom b. leaf Lot 19 - Hosta a. large leaf (1) b. medium leaf (1) c. small leaf (1) d. miniature leaf (1) e. any bloom (3) Lot 20 - Hydrangea (1) a. white b. color Lot 21 - Liatris (1 spike) Lot 22 - Lily (1) a. asiatic b. trumpet c. oriental d. tiger e. orienpet f. any other Lot 23 - Lupine (1) Lot 24 - Monarda (Bee Balm) (2) Lot 25 - Ornamental grasses a. over 3’ ht. (2) b. under 3’ ht. (3) Lot 26 - Perovskia, russian sage (1 stem) Lot 27– Phlox (1 truss, 12”-15” stem) Lot 28 - Platycodon, balloon flower (1) Lot 29 - Rudbeckia (3 blooms) Lot 30 - Salvia (3 spikes) Lot 31 - Scabiosa, pincushion (3 blooms) Lot 32 - Sedum a. autumn joy b. any other Lot 33 - Statice (1 stem) Lot 34 - Sweet peas (3) Lot 35 - Veronica (3 spikes) Lot 36 - Any other a. large (1) b. small (3) Lot 37 - Collection of wild flowers, 1 each of 5 varieties CLASS 3 - GLADIOLUS One spike to be shown. Staging is recommended to hold glad straight in bottle. Use lots as listed. Exhibitor must decide which lot you want to enter your specific color in.

Lot 1 - White Lot 2 - Yellow Lot 3 - Red Lot 4 - Rose Lot 5 - Pink Lot 6 - Salmon Lot 7 - Orange Lot 8 - Peach Lot 9 - Lavender Lot 10 - Purple Lot 11 - Violet Lot 12 - Burgundy Lot 13 - Smokey Lot 14 - Green Lot 15 - Bi-color (2 separate colors) Lot 16 - Blends (same color, shades of) Lot 17 - Any other glad not listed

Lot 18 - Collection, 1 each of 3 colors CLASS 4 - MINIATURE GLADIOLUS Lot 1 - White Lot 2 - Yellow Lot 3 - Red Lot 4 - Rose Lot 5 - Pink Lot 6 - Salmon Lot 7 - Orange Lot 8 - Peach Lot 9 - Lavender Lot 10 - Purple Lot 11 - Violet Lot 12 - Burgundy Lot 13 - Smokey Lot 14 - Green Lot 15 - Bi-color (2 separate colors) Lot 16 - Blends (same colors, shades of) Lot 17 - Collection, (1 each of 3 colors) CLASS 5 - ROSES Lot 1 - Hybrid Tea (1) Lot 2 - Grandiflora (1) Lot 3 - Floribunda (1) Lot 4 - Miniature (1) Lot 5 - Shrub roses (1) Lot 6 - Any other rose use these colors for each lot: a. Pink b. Red c. White d. Yellow e. Any other CLASS 6 - DAHLIAS One bloom to be shown otherwise - use lots as listed Lot 1 - Ball a. over 3.5” b. under 3.5” Lot 2 - Cactus a. over 8” b. 4” to 8” c. under 4” Lot 3 - Decorative a. over 8” b. 4” to 8” c. under 4” Lot 4 - Any other Lot 5 - Collection of any three CLASS 7 - POTTED PLANTS All potted plants must have been in possession of the exhibitor for at least three months and grown in the exhibiting container. Plants having signs of disease or insects will not be allowed in the competition. PLEASE LABEL YOUR PLANTS WITH THEIR PROPER NAMES use lots as listed Lot 1 - Aloe Vera Lot 2 - Amaryllis Lot 3 - African Violet, double Lot 4 - African Violet, single Lot 5 - Angel Plant Lot 6 - Baby tears Lot 7 - Begonia, fibrous Lot 8 - Begonia, Rex Lot 9 - Begonia, Tuberous Lot 10 - Cacti Lot 11 - Christmas Cactus Lot 12 - Coleus Lot 13 - Dieffenbachia Lot 14 - Fern

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Becker County Fair 2011 Lot 15 - Ficus Lot 16 - Fuchsia Lot 17 - Geranium Lot 18 - Trailing Geranium Lot 19 - Gloxinia Lot 20 - Hoya Lot 21 - Impatiens Lot 22 - New Guinea Impatiens Lot 23 - Ivy Lot 24 - Jade Lot 25 - Norfolk Pine Lot 26 - Patio Planter, 2 or more plants Lot 27 - Philodendron Lot 28 - Prayer plant Lot 29 - Spider plant Lot 30 - Terrarium Lot 31 - Any hanging plant not listed Lot 32 - Most unusual plant not listed Lot 33 - any other plant not listed FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Premiums: 1st $3 – 2nd $2 – 3rd $1 Figurines and accessories may be used in all arrangements as desired. Dried materials may be used where indicated or in interpretive arrangements. Please bring your own containers and these entries must be set up by the exhibitor. All flowers must be grown and entered by the exhibitor used in arrangements.

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CLASS 8 - CHILDREN UNDER 10 Lot 1 - Merry Marigolds - Designer’s choice Lot 2 - Summer Sunset - Designer’s choice Lot 3 - Becker County Fair - Designer’s choice CLASS 9 - YOUTH 10-18 Lot 1 - Grandma’s Kitchen - Designer’s choice Lot 2 - Green Grass of Home - Green design Lot 3 - H arvest Time - Mass design (can view from all sides) CLASS 10 - Adult (19+) Novice, has won less than 4 blue ribbons on arrangements Lot 1 - My Garden Path - Designer’s choice Lot 2 - Field & Stream - Showing water Lot 3 - Green Thumb - Under 5” miniature Lot 4 - Praise the Lord - Using white - interpretive Lot 5 - The Prairie - Dried materials only CLASS 11 - Adult (19+) Advanced, has won 4 or more blue ribbons on arrangements Lot 1 - Sound of Silence - Dried materials only Lot 2 - Child’s Birthday - Miniature - under 5” Lot 3 - Anniversary Dinner - Mass - view from all sides Lot 4 - Pebble Pond - Showing water Lot 5 - Fireworks - Parallel design Lot 6 - Going Green - using green Lot 7 - The Old Wooden Cross - using white We cannot record each individuals blue ribbons. Please keep records yourself, if you’re novice or advanced.

THE LITTLE COUNTRY SCHOOL: Detroit Lakes area Retired Educators Organization is happy to maintain and open the Little Red School; so fairgoers can enjoy visiting a schoolroom of many years ago.

There will a contest for children and adults held in The Little Red School. There will be artwork on display from Becker County Schools and photos of Becker County Rural schools. Everyone is welcome.

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10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

FFA: Superintendent: Trescha Mitchell 218-841-0354 Assistant Superintendent: Doug Schwarzrock, Ken Hammer Rules & Regulations: 1. Entry Day: Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2. No fee will be charged for stall or pen.

3. All cattle and hogs must be accompanied by health certificate.

4. Livestock checkout Sunday morning by 10 a.m.

5. No straw will be furnished this year.

6. Two exhibits per lot.

CLASS 1 - BEEF Blue: $15 Red: $10 Participation LOT 1. Heifer calf (born after Jan. 1) 2. Yearling heifer (born between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31) 3. Yearling market beef 4. Beef Bulls 5. Dairy Steer 6. Cow/calf, either sex born after Jan. 1 7. Feeder beef calf born after Jan. 1 CLASS 2A - DAIRY Blue: $15 Red: $10 Participation LOT 1. Heifer calf-4 months and under 1 yr.

2. Jr. Yearling Heifer, 1 yr. and under 18 months 3. Sr. Yearling Heifer, 18 months ad under 2 yrs.

4. Cow 2 years and under 3 5. Cow 3 years and over CLASS 2B - DAIRY GOAT Blue: $7 Red: $6 Participation LOT 6. Dairy Goat CLASS 3 - SHEEP Blue: $7 Red $6 Participation LOT 1. Ram Lamb, Purebred 2. Ewe lamb 3. Yearling Ram, Purebred 4. Yearling Ram 5. Aged Ewe 6. Aged Ram 7. Market Animal 8. Production Pen (3 ewes and their lambs) CLASS 4 - SWINE Blue: $9 Red: $6 Participation LOT 1. Breeding gilt (born after Jan. 1 of this yr.)

2. Young boar (born after Jan. 1 of this yr.)

Market Swine Blue: $9 Red: $7 Participation LOT 3. Market barrow (born after March 1 of this yr.)

CLASS 5 - SADDLE HORSES (ONLY MARES AND GELDINGS) Blue: $3 Red: $2 Participation LOT 1. Halter class, any age 2. Horsemanship in Saddle (ribbon only) CLASS 6 - POULTRY Blue: $3 Red: $2 Participation Each FFA member must bring 2 one-gallon plastic jugs

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with handles, i.e. milk bottles or bleach bottles, for watering. Market chicken exhibitors need to bring 4 plastic jugs. (See section 5 of Poultry for regulations).

LOT 1. Production pen (2 pullets) 2. Market pen (2 broilers) 3. Turkeys, market pen (2) 4. Geese (pen of 2) 5. Ducks (pen of 2) 6. Pigeons (pair) 7. Game birds (breeding pair) 8. Other CLASS 7 - RABBITS Blue: $3 Red: $2 Participation LOT 1. Buck (breeding age) 2. Sr. Doe (breeding age) 3. Fryer CLASS 8 - FIELD CROPS Blue: $3 Red: $2 Participation Must be grown in current crop year and prepared by exhibitor. Sheaf of grain must be 3 in diameter at a point halfway between the heads and the butt. Grain is 4 qts.

LOT 1. Hybrid corn (10 stalks) for grain 2. Hybrid corn (10 stalks) for silage 3. Corn (grain) 4 quarts 4. Oats (sheaf) 5. Oats (grain) 6. Wheat (sheaf) 7. Wheat (grain) 8. Barley (sheaf) 9. Barley (grain) 10. Flax (sheaf) 11. Alfalfa (sheaf) 12. Soybean (sheaf) 13. Soybeans 14. Alfalfa hay (8x12x12 slice) 15. Mix or grass hay slice 16. Haylage (1 peck) ¼ bushel 17. Corn silage (1 peck) 18. Other silage 19. Rye (sheaf) 20. Rye (grain) 21. Sunflowers (5 stalks) 22. Other CLASS 9 - HORTICULTURE Blue: $3 Red: $2 Participation LOT 1. Strawberries (1 pint) 2. Raspberries (1/2 pint) 3. Sweet corn (5 in husk) 4. Tomatoes (4) 5. Carrots (6) 6. Beets (6) 7. Radishes (6) 8. Other root vegetable 9. Onions (6) 10. Cabbage (1 head) 11. Lettuce (1 head) 12. Cauliflower (1) 13. Broccoli (1) 14. Cucumbers (6) 15. Squash (1) 16. Pumpkin (1) 17. Muskmelons (1) 18. Watermelons (1) 19. Peas (12 in pod) 20. Beans (12)

21. Peppers (3) 22. Egg Plant (2) 23. Potatoes (8) 24. Apples (6) 25. Crab apples (10) 26. Grapes (2 clusters) 27. Plums (6) 28. Dill (2 heads) 29. Slicing cucumbers (4) 30. Rhubarb (3) 31. Decorative Pumpkin (2) 32. Zucchini (2) 33. Natural odd-shaped fruit or vegetable 34. Manmade odd-shaped fruit or vegetable 35. Carved or decorated pumpkin 36. Wildberries (1/2 pt) 37. Leaf lettuce (3 plants) 38. Chives (6) 39. Beets (3) 40. Other

CLASS 10 - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS Large: Blue: $16 Red: $13 Participation Small: Blue: $10 Red: $7 Participation Wood Projects: LOT 1. Shop Equipment 2. Crop & Livestock Equipment 3. Home & Recreation 4. Other Metal Projects: LOT 5. Power Driven Equipment 6. Trailers, 2 wheel 7. Trailers, 4 wheel 8. Trailers, garden & ATV 9. Crop Equipment 10. Livestock Equipment 11. Shop Equipment 12. Home & Recreation 13. Other Miscellaneous: 14. Miscellaneous: display boards, panels, electrical displays CLASS 11 - NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Blue: $4.50 Red $3 Participation LOT 1. An exhibit displaying good management practices relating to natural resources.

CLASS 12 - CHILDREN’S BARNYARD Entry by previous arrangement only. Contact one of the Agriculture Education instructors.

LOT 1. Large animal with young (cow, horse, sow) $15.00 2. Medium animal (sheep, bear cub) $10.00 3. Small animals with young (rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, etc.) $5.00 CLASS 13 - LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP Participation: $2 LOT 1. Beef 2. Dairy 3. Goat 4. Poultry 5. Rabbit 6. Sheep 7. Swine

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2. Eligible beef animals are those in Class 1,lot 3.

3. FFA market wethers and market barrows must be weighed at the fair on entry day.

4. Lambs must weigh at least 90 pounds and barrows must weigh at least 170 pounds to qualify for the sale.

Beef, swine and wethers must be blue or red ribbon exhibits.

5. FFA market poultry pens and market rabbit pens are also eligible for the auction. These animals must be blue ribbon exhibits.

6. FFA members may enter only one eligible beef animal, barrow, wether, or one pen of eligible poultry or rabbits.

7. The buyer has the option of either buying the animal or paying the market price plus the premium and taking the animal or birds; or just paying the premium and allowing the member to keep the animal. The buyer will declare to the auctioneer which option he wants immediately after the animal(s) or bird(s) have been declared sold.

8. FFA members must be on hand to bring exhibit into the ring. They also must be present at the end of the auction to thank the buyer and bring the exhibit out for pictures.

9. Only FFA members living in Becker County, including residents of Clay and Otter Tail Townships adjoining Becker County are eligible to sell an animal at the FFA market auction. No items are to be sold from the childrens barnyard.

Special Awards/Miscellaneous HERDSMAN award for Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy and Horses (see section regarding Herdsman awards) presented by Becker County Fair Association.

CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP AWARD for each of the following areas: Beef, Sheep, Swine & Dairy presented by the Becker County Fair Association to the top FFA Showman.

SPECIAL NOTE: All entries for FFA Livestock to be exhibited at the State Fair must have been in by July 1 to the Agricultural Education Instructor (FFAers do not have to win at county fair to be eligible for State Fair).

GRAND CHAMPION LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP AWARD s open to all 4-H & FFA Livestock exhibitors.

Rules: Award open to 4-H & FFA Livestock Exhibitors.

To enter the Grand Championship Showmanship Contest, you must place first in showmanship in either beef, dairy, swine or sheep in either 4-H or FFA. The judge will then select the top FFA & 4-H showman in each division, and then select the top showman in each livestock class.

The four finalists will compete by showing all four classes of livestock in a rotation fashion. The judges will then select the Grand Champion.

Traveling trophy with plaque presented the next year over a ten-year period.

AGASSIZ LEADERS: Agassiz Leaders is the title now given to rural leaders in place of the title King Agassiz. The King Agassiz Program has been in place since 1961 but the title was changed in 1994. Every year new Agassiz Leaders are selected by alumni in participating counties. These leaders are ages 30-45 who represent the future of agriculture in the Red River Valley area. These people are farmers, community members, educators, and agri-business men and women who have made contributions to their communities. These Agassiz Leaders then take part in the Emerging Leadership Program, which is an opportunity to develop and expand their leadership skills. The current Agassiz Leaders also meet and select Agassiz Ambassadors to represent agriculture in the Red River Valley for one year. There are sixteen counties involved in this program.

CENTURY FARM AWARDS Qualifications for Becker County Century Farm Award: 1. The farm must be at least 100 years old according to the abstract of title, land patent, original deed, county land records; court file registration proceedings or other authentic land records.

2. Your family must have owned the farm for 100 years.

Family is defined as father, mother, aunt, uncle, brother,

Becker County Fair 2011 sister, son, daughter, first cousin and direct in-laws (father, mother, brother, sister, daughter, son-in-law).

3. Continuous residence on the farm is not required, but ownership must be continuous.

4. The farm must consist of 50 or more acres.

If you have any questions, call Roger Engstrom at 8478841 or the Becker County Extension Office. Entry forms are available at the Becker County Extension Office.

Deadline for entries in one week prior to fair.

OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN: Judy Peterson, Emmanuel Community Senior Citizens recognition of the 2011 Outstanding Senior Citizens will be held Thursday, July 28th under the Big Tent. Please come and help us recognize these outstanding members of our community.

NOMINATE A FAIR BUILDER OF THE PAST & PRESENT: Awards for Fair Builder of the Past & Present will be presented Saturday evening under the tent. Each year the Becker County Fair recognizes a business, family, or individual who has made a significant contribution to the Becker County Fair. Current board members are not eligible for this award. You can nominate a business, family or individual for this award by contacting a fairboard member or the fair office.

NATURAL RESOURCES Highlighting the unique diversity of Becker County’s resources. Free wildlife posters for the kdis. Live animalsmink, fox, fish, beaver, porcupine, raccoon, fawn deer and turtles. Live Fish: walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish, bullhead, and carp. Many mounted animals and fish will be on display.

Building hours: Wednesday 3PM-11PM; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10AM-11PM. DEMOLITION DERBY Becker County Fairgrounds, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Friday, July 29, 2011 at 7:00 pm Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm Driver Entry: 1. Drivers must be 18 years of age or older.

2. Drivers must furnish their own car or have a sponsor.

3. Drivers may enter each heat, but must have a different car and entry form for each heat. Each driver may have only one car in the final heat.

4. An entry fee of $30 will be charged if pre-registered. There will be a $50.00 registration fee at the gate.

5. Drivers will be allowed in free. All pit crew and others will be charged gate admission.

6. Entries will be accepted on a first-registered basis.

Regulations: 1. Cars should arrive at the fairgrounds by 5:00 pm for inspection by the judges.

2. All drivers must attend the 6:30 meeting by the announcers stand prior to race time for judge’s rules and explanations. Drivers not at the 6:30 pm meeting will be DISQUALIFIED!!

3. No drivers or pit crew under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate.

4. All drivers must wear safety belts and helmets.

5. Drivers may maneuver their cars forwards or backwards.

6. No hitting of the opponents drivers doors will be tolerated.

7. If a driver does not hit another car in 2 minutes time, the driver will be disqualified. No playing “possum.” No team driving.

8. Drivers will display their flags when out and remain in the car until the heat is over.

9. All drivers must have working brakes to enter the derby.

10. There will be 10 minutes at the end of the last heat until the consolation heat begins.

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Friday July 29, at 7:00 pm

Stock Class Vans/Compact Trucks 1980s and Newer Outlaws Saturday July 30, at 7:00 pm Compact Class Pickups Stock Class 1st Place: $1000/Trophy 2nd Place: $500/Trophy 3rd Place: $250/Trophy Consolation: $50/Trophy (min 6 cars to run 1 heat) Vans/Compact Truck 1st Place: $750 2nd Place: $300 (Need 6 car minimum to run) Outlaw Stock Class 1st Place- $750 2nd Place- $300 (Min 6 cars to run 1 heat) Compact Class 1st Place: $1000/Trophy 2nd Place: $500/Trophy 1980’s and Newer Class 1st Place: $750 2nd Place: $300 Consolation: $50/Trophy Heats: 1. There will be 4 heats of 10 cars each if the quota of 40 cars is met. (Exception: Vans/Compact Trucks and 1980s and Newer: only one heat will be run unless more entries are received.) Late entries fill vacancies on a first-registered basis.

2. The 2 finalists from each heat and consolation winner will compete in the final heat.

3. Any drivers who do not qualify for the finals will be eligible for the consolation heat.

Car Preparation: 1. All American cars, vans, trucks, and wagons, EXCEPT Chrysler Imperials, lincolns and thunderbirds they run in outlaw class.

2. AL COMPACT TRUCKS MUST BE 2-WHEEL DRIVE--NO EXCEPTIONS! 3. Absolutely no frame reinforcement, stuffing, filling, or welding.

4. No painting or undercoating of frames or subframes.

5. Reinforcing will be permitted for driver’s safety and for fuel tank protection (Be reasonable.)

6. Driver’s door must have protection added or you will not run. a. Bracing across door posts is permitted and encouraged. b. Rearward interior bracing must end 1’ in front of the rear wheels.

7. ALL COMPACT CARS—106” or less wheelbase (front and rear drive) / cars up to 109” (front wheel) a. Anyone caught cheating may be disqualified indefinitely. b. Judges decisions are final.

8. All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection.

9. All hoods must have a minimum of 18” opening for inspection and fire safety.

10. No under hood bracing is allowed.

11. All hoods must be secured by chain or bolts.

12. Bolts are permitted. No more then 4 large bolts (3/4” max) are allowed to secure the hood.

13. Bolts from radiator support through the hood are permitted.

14. Bolts welded to (not through) the frame and then bolted through the hood are also permitted.

15. Trunk inspection holds are not needed. You must be able to see through the back seat area. All trunk areas must be clean of misc. parts, tires, etc.

16. All trunks must be secured using chains or welding (using 5” on, 5” off). Nothing else!

17. Bolts through the trunk lid and floor are permitted. Bolts may be welded to the frame, but not through the frame rail. (Limited to 2 bolts not over ¾”) 18. ALL STATION WAGONS — Rear jump seat must be removed and lift panel also removed.

19. Suspension must appear as factory components.

20. Front suspension may be welded/bolted up providing height requirement is met.

21. Coil or leaf suspension is permitted. Interchange permitted, but must function properly.

22. All leaf suspension must stagger as factory leafs—NO double leafs. Do not weld leafs together or add leafs.

23. NO welding of shocks, shackles, or any other movable rear suspension parts.

24. Rear shackles may be shortened/lengthened to meet height requirements.

25. Coil springs may be welded in place or chained to prevent them from falling out.

26. Steering — You may strengthen steering/tie rods as long as they appear stock.

27. Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted. Chains must be loose at stock height.

28. Bottom of bumper height: a. No higher than 24” for full size b. No higher than 20” for compacts 29. Bumpers are interchangeable, no truck bumpers 30. Bumpers may be welded to bumper mounts or frames.

31. All shock absorber bumpers may be collapsed and welded.

32. Front and rear bumpers may be chained or welded to prevent dragging.

33. Bumpers MAY NOT be filled, stuffed, or added to in any way!

PICKUP CLASS Saturday, July 30 at 7:00 pm 1st Place: $1250 2nd Place: $500 3rd Place: $250 Truck Preparation: 1. Only rear wheel drive trucks will be allowed.

2. All glass and chrome and must be removed before entering the fairgrounds.

3. Absolutely no frame reinforcement, stuffing, filling, or welding.

4. No painting or undercoating of frames or subframes.

5. Reinforcing will be permitted for driver’s safety and for fuel tank protection. Be reasonable.

6. All cab reinforcing must be within the shell of the cab… NO kickers to the frame.

7. Driver’s door must have protection or you will not run. a. Bracing across door posts is permitted and encouraged. b. Bracing behind drivers head area is permitted and suggested.

8. If any frame reinforcing is found you will be DISQUALIFIED! 9. All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection.

10. All hoods must have 18” minimum opening for inspection and fire safety.

11. No under hood bracing is permitted.

12. All hoods must be secured by chains or bolts.

13. Bolts are permitted. No more than 4 large bolts (3/4” max) can be used to secure the hood.

14. Bolts from radiator support through the hood are permitted.

15. Bolts welded to (and not through) the frame and then bolted through the hood are also permitted.

16. You may bolt the cab to the box with as many as 6 large bolts and washers (up to 4”x4” plates as washers.)

17. You may bolt the box directly to the frame with up to 10 bolts (1/2”).

18. When you cut a hole in the cab/box for fuel lines, make sure the lines are well protected. a. Use pipe or something similar to protect the lines. b. DO NOT run the lines through the back window.

19. Suspension must appear as factory components.

20. No welding of shocks, shackles, or any other movable rear suspension parts.

21. Front suspension may be welded/bolted up providing height requirements are met.

22. Coil or leaf suspension is permitted; interchange permitted, but must function properly.

23. All leaf suspensions must stagger as factory leafs (no double leafs.)

24. DO NOT weld leafs together.

25. Rear shackles may be shortened/lengthened to meet height requirements.

26. Steering — You may strengthen steering/tie rods as long as they appear stock.

Becker County Fair 2011 27. Limiting rear suspension travel with chain is permitted. Chains must be loose at stock height.

28. Bottom bumper height: No higher than 26” for full size pickups.

29. Bumpers are interchangeable as long as they appear to be stock…. No bumpers from vehicles not in your class.

30. Bumpers may be welded to bumper mounts or frames.

31. All shock absorber bumpers must be collapsed and welded.

32. Front and rear bumpers may be chained to prevent dragging.

Please follow all of the rules for your own safety and the safety of others. We are all here to have fun!

Outlaw stock class Friday, July 29 at 7:00pm 1st Place: $750 2nd Place: $250 Only 1 heat and need a minimum of six cars to run IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE RULES FOR THE MAIN STOCK CLASS YOU RUN IN THIS CLASS!!!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS 1. All Thunderbirds, lincolns, and anything imperial must run in this class (NO EXCEPTIONS).

2. Again if you do not follow the above rules in moderation you WILL run in this class.

3. This class is given entry by judges discretion our decision is final if you do not like the results you may choose not to run that is your choice.

1980s and Newer Class Friday, July 29, at 7:00 pm 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $250 Car Preparation: (Follow these rules or you will not run) 1. Only cars dating from 1980 and newer will be allowed.

2. Absolutely no frame reinforcement, stuffing, filling, or welding.

3. No painting or undercoating of frames or subframes.

4. The only welding allowed will be for driver’s door protection and differential.

5. No changing of the suspension will be permitted.

6. No sliding driveshafts.

7. Bars will be permitted only on the dash and seat.

No bars inside the doors will be permitted.

8. Only 4 or 6-ply tires are allowed. No double sidewalls.

9. The trunk can be reinforced with 2 chains. Kinking the trunk is permitted.

10. 1 chain will be allowed per door.

11. 4 chains will be allowed on the hood. Front hood chains should go around the bumper.

12. No threaded rod may be used on the vehicle.

13. The motor may be chained.

14. The rear axel may be chained with 2 chains.

15. No changing of the bumpers is allowed.

16. Bumper shocks may be collapsed. All hoods must be opened or removed for inspection.

17. All hoods must have 18” minimum opening for inspection and fire safety.

18. No pulling body mounts.

19. Valve stem protectors are permitted.

20. The addition of any metal is strictly prohibited.

21. Any cars that have been modified outside of these rules will be given the option to run with the welded/stock cars.

2011 BECKER COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27th Entry Day 8am-5pm Open Class exhibit entry.

9am 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Poultry Show (Amanda Foltz Arena) 11am-dusk Live pony rides located near the childrens barn.

12-noon 4-H Rabbit Judging (Amanda Foltz Arena) 12:30 pm 4-H Junior Fair Superintendent Assistant Meeting (4-H Foodstand) 1pm-6 pm 4-H Exhibit Entry and Conference Judging (4-H Exhibit Building).

1pm 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Dairy Steers in place.

Livestock verification done for all breeding and market animals.

(Livestock Barn) 2pm Bingo opens for the day.

2:00pm Sean Paul Sapphire (juggler, magician) 4:00 Sean Paul Sapphire 5pm Commercial Building and Midway open.

6:30pm Miss and Junior Miss Becker County Fair Pageant. (Grandstand)

Admission is $7.00 for all .

6pm Open Class Flower Judging will start. Time is approximate.

(Open Class Building) 6pm Sean Paul Sapphire (juggler, magician) 7pm Llama show (Amanda Foltz arena) 7:15pm Tim Eggebraaten under the big tent.

9:45pm Button drawing located under the big tent.

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Thursday, July 28th Senior Citizens Day 8:30am 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Lamb Lead, Sheep Show and Market Goat Show.

(Amanda Foltz Arena) 10:30am 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Swine Show.

Time is approximate.

(Amanda Foltz Arena) 11am Commercial Building opens.

11am-dusk Pony Rides located near the childrens barnyard.

11 am Bingo opens.

1 pm Midway opens.

1 pm Open class building opens 1 pm 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Beef Show. Time is approximate.

(Amanda Foltz Arena) 1:15 pm Senior Citizen Awards Program. (Big Tent) 2 pm Greg Hager (music) 4 pm Gary Tyson (magic) 5 pm Greg Hager 7:30 pm Live entertainment under the big tent by Greg Hager.

7:30 pm Gary Tyson Hypnosis Show in grandstand. $2 or free with fair button 9:45 pm Button drawing under the big tent.

Friday, July 29th Kids Day 8am 4-H Horse Show (Horse Arena) 8:30am 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Dairy Goat Show.

(Amanda Foltz Arena) 9am 4-H, FFA and Open Class Dairy Show (Amanda Foltz Arena).

11am Open Class and Commerical Buildings open.

11am Bingo opens.

11am-dusk Pony rides located near the childrens barnyard open.

11am-1pm Entries taken in the Open Class Building for the “Blueberrey muffins” Contest.

1pm Midway opens.

1pm Gary Wick (ventriliquist), under the big tent 1:15pm Judging to be held in the Open Class Building for the “Salsa” Contest.

1pm-4 pm 4-H Day Camp (4-H Exhibit Building) 1:45pm 1-1/2 hours of Kids Games for all different age groups under the Big Tent.

3:30 & 4:30 Live entertainment under the big tent from Gary Wick 7pm Demo Derby featuring Stock Car Class and Minivans in the grandstand.

$7 for Adults, $5 12 & under.

7:45 pm Mike Hokanson playing musical entertainment under the tent. This event is free.

9:45pm Button drawings under the big tent.

Saturday, July 30th Family Day 7:30-8:30 Market Auction Bidders Breakfast. ( 4-H Kitchen) 8:30am 4-H and FFA Round Robin Showmanship Contest (Amanda Foltz Arena) 9am Market Livestock Auction (Amanda Foltz Arena) 11am Open Class and Commercial Buildings open.

11am Bingo opens.

11am-dusk Pony rides available near the childrens barnyard.

12:30pm 4-H Fashion Revue held under the big tent.

1pm Midway opens.

1pm 4-H Horse Fun Show. (Horse Arena) 2 pm Laura Ernst (magic) entertainment under the big tent 3 pm 4-H Arts-In & Share the Fun, Big Tent 3:30pm Laura Ernst under the big tent 4 pm State Fair Regular Encampment Mandatory Meeting & Registration. Exhibitor and parent must attend. (4-H Exhibit Building Office) 4:45 Laura Ernst entertainment under the big tent 5 pm State Fair Livestock Encampment Mandatory Meeting & Registration. Exhibitor and parent must attend. (4-H Exhibit Building Office) 6 pm State Dog and Horse Show Mandatory meeting & registration 6pm King Agassiz Awards under the Big Tent.

6:10pm Fair Builder of the Past and Present under the Big Tent.

6:20pm Century Farm Awards under the Big Tent.

7pm Demo Derby featuring classes in Pick-ups and 4 Cylinder. Admission is

$7 for Adults, $5 12 & under 7:30pm Danny Holt band under the big tent. This is free musical entertainment.

9:45pm Button drawings under the big tent WEDNESDAY, JULY 27th Early am-10 am Open class exhibits released. All livestock must be removed by 10 am.

7:30am All exhibits in the 4-H and Open Class building must be removed by 11 am. ** Times are subject to minor changes.

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