2025 Polk County Fair Book

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June 19-21, 2025 Polk County Fairgrounds Bolivar, MO Photo courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald Free Press

The Polk County

Fair Association would like to welcome you to our Livestock Show and Youth Fair.

Every participant who preregisters by May 28 will be guaranteed a fair t-shirt.

There are several events planned including pie contest, tractor pulls, antique tractor show, Youth Super Farmer Contest, games, livestock shows and the Junior Livestock Auction. The community dinner will once again be held from 4:30-8:00 pm. Ticket price is $15.

On Friday evening there will be the return of the Rooster Crowing Contest from 5:00-5:30 pm. This contest is for exhibitors only who have entered the fair and their animal has been blood tested. Registration will be from 4:30–5:00 pm. For more rules please contact the Poultry Superintendent.

The Bolivar Kiwanis Club will once again provide games for youth on Saturday morning.

We hope you will join us this year and enjoy the many activities being offered.

Polk County Fairgrounds 4560 S. 100th Rd., Bolivar, MO 65613

So Much More than Livestock!

Photo courtesy of Michael Jones

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schedule of events Monday, June 16, 2025

4:00–7:00 p.m. __________________________________4-H Exhibit Judging

Thursday, June 19, 2025

5:45 p.m. _______________________________________Pledge of Allegiance 6:00 p.m. ____________________________________Horse Show registration 6:30 p.m. ____________________________________Sheep Show 7:00 p.m. ___________________________________ Horse Show; Dairy Show

Friday, June 20, 2025

3:30 p.m. _________________ Blood testing and registration for Poultry Show 4:30-5:00 p.m. _____________________ Rooster Crowing Contest registration 5:15 p.m. _______________________________________Pledge of Allegiance 5:00-5:30 p.m. _______________________________Rooster Crowing Contest 6:00 p.m. ________________________Poultry Show, Goat Show, Rabbit Show 6:00 p.m. _________________________ 4H/FFA Youth Super Farmer Contest

Saturday, June 21, 2025

8:45 a.m. _______________________________________Pledge of Allegiance 9:00 a.m. _____________________________________________ Swine Show 9:00 a.m. ______________________________________________ Beef Show 9:30 a.m. _____ Kiddie Tractor Pull, sponsored by Crown Power & Equipment 9:30 a.m. ________________ Kids Games, sponsored by Bolivar Kiwanis Club 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon ______________________________ Pie Entries accepted 10:30 a.m._______________________________________ Dog and Pet Show 1:00 p.m. _______________________________________ Pie Contest Judging 2:00 p.m. ____________ Pig Scramble sign up or 30 minutes prior to scramble 2:30 p.m. or immediately following beef show __________ Youth Pig Scramble 5:00 p.m. ___________________________________ Junior Livestock Auction 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. ____________ Fair Board Community Dinner-tickets $15, prepared by Curly Que BarBQue 6:00 p.m. _______________________SWMATPA Tractor Pull-Free admission 6:30 p.m. ____________________________________ Corn Hole Tournament 7:00-8:00 p.m. __________________________ All Exhibits must be picked up

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POLK COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION Michael Jones, Chairman Tim Scott, Vice-Chairman

Valerie Noblitt, Secretary Bill Bob Kallenbach, Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James Ashworth* Jered Brown* Zachary Funk* Bill Bob Kallenbach Dexter McIntyre* Mark Stanek Brent Wright Michael Jones

Kira Barb Curtis Dahlberg* Clark Hale Jason King* Valerie Noblitt* Wesley Tucker Grace Erickson Butler*

Ashley Brown* Maria Dinsmore* Bob Moreland Randy Lightfoot Tim Scott Jeff Voris Nicole Murray*

*Denotes Chairman

FAIR COMMITTEES

FFA/Farm Mechanics & Field Crops Jered Brown, Chm.

Dairy Jered Brown, Chm.; Ashley Brown, Zachary Funk Beef Grace Erickson Butler, Chm.; Ashley Brown, Bruce Blakemore, James Ashworth Dog Hillary Manning, Chm. Sheep Dexter McIntyre, Chm.; Clark Hale, Jason King, Danny Hayter Swine Katie Garretson, Chm.; Michael Jones, Jason King, Brent Wright Goats Maria Dinsmore, Chm. Rabbits Curtis Dahlberg, Chm. Poultry Valerie Noblitt, Chm.; Kira Barb

4-H Exhibits Velynda Cameron Horse Show Nicole Murray, Chm. Youth Games Bolivar Kiwanis Club Fair Queen Contest Ashley Brown, Chm. Junior Livestock Auction James Ashworth Chm.; Wesley Tucker, Dexter McIntyre, Bob Moreland, Jason King Youth Super Farmer Contest Zachary Funk, Chm.; Brent Wright, Wesley Tucker, Tim Scott Pie Contest Miki Dahlberg Pig Scramble Bill Bob Kallenbach, Shannon Hancock, Tim Scott, Curtis Dahlberg, Michael Jones

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general rules & information

1. Entries must be made on entry blanks signed by 4-H leader, parent, Vo-Ag instructor or extension agent. Entries may be mailed to Polk County Fair, Extension Center, 110 E. Jefferson, Bolivar, MO 65613.

2. All awards will be made according to the Danish system.

3. All exhibitors in livestock, farm mechanics, and the horse show, must be 6 years of age and not over 21 years of age by fair date except the horse show lead line class, stick horse class and the Pee Wee Class in every species which will be for 4 and 5 year olds.

4. All 4-H booth exhibits are limited to members of Polk County 4-H Clubs.

5. All youth residing in Missouri may exhibit in the swine, beef cattle, sheep, dairy cattle, goat, rabbit, poultry, dog and horse show, and must meet the age, ownership, and other rules and regulations.

6. All livestock/dairy entries must be owned and/or cared for by the exhibitor.

7. No livestock or farm mechanics exhibits may be removed or loaded until after all the judging has been completed in the show or released by Fair officials.

8. Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com.

Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

9. No spectators will be allowed in the show ring during the time of show. Those allowed in the ring during the show include exhibitors, judges, and superintendents of the show. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the superintendent.

10. No claim on an injury to any person or property shall ever be asserted nor suit instituted or maintained against the Livestock Show and its officers, or the Polk County Fair Association, or its members.

11. Controversial matters will be settled by the committees or superintendents in charge of the activity where the question arises.

12. The decision of the judges shall be final.

13. No exhibitor may win more than one showmanship award at this Fair in any one year.

14. No exhibitor may win more than $125.00 premium money on livestock exhibits shown at this Fair in any one year.

15. Showmanship winners must be exhibitors of cattle or other livestock in the division the award is made.

16. The Superintendent may refuse entry of any animal that might endanger the people at the show.

17. Additional rules and information are listed on the sheets giving the classes and activities of the various events.

18. The civic clubs, businessmen and others that donated to make this show possible are listed in this book. Remember them when you need services or supplies.

19. Premiums are based on a point system. Value of points are determined by number of exhibits and funds available.

20. Only dogs exhibiting in the show will be allowed to attend.

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polk county fair queen contest Young women must be between 17 and 22 years of age. They must have been a Polk County resident for not less than six months prior to the fair, attend a Polk County high school, or a member of a Polk County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. Selection of the queen will be based on the following scoring basis: • Personal interview-40%; • Public speaking or talent performance-40%; • Public Appearance/modeling-20%.

The winner of the Fair Queen Contest will be eligible to compete in the Missouri State Fair Queen Contest. For more information contact Ashley Brown at 417-399-1668 or Polk County Extension Center at 326-4916. Deadline for entry is May 19.

herdsman award

• Exhibitor keeps area clean • Helps other exhibitors • Keeps positive attitude • Overall good exhibitor

junior livestock auction guidelines Participants must reside in Polk County, attend a Polk County School or be a member of a Polk County FFA or 4-H Club. Sellers are limited to selling 1 animal per exhibitor.

The following is the sale description: The premium sale of market animals is for premium only, not the actual animal. Whatever dollar amount is bid on the animal goes to the youth as an additional premium and the buyer does not receive the animal under this type of arrangement. The reason the sale is premium only is to allow the youth to retain ownership of the animal to show at Ozark Empire Fair and the State Fair if they wish. The premium sale allows area businesses to support the projects of Polk County youth and help ensure they have a positive experience. For anyone interested in obtaining high quality meat, you may want to visit with exhibitors because several of them will be selling their animals privately at the end of summer.

Any exhibitor wishing to participate in the Junior Livestock Auction must preregister for the sale

by May 28th. Sale entries will not be accepted after May 28th. In addition, all auction participants will be required to attend an informational meeting and will be notified of the date.

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Thanks to our 2024 Junior Livestock

AUCTION SPONSORS

Platinum Level Buyers

Gold Level Buyers

Mid-Missouri Bank OakStar Bank Crown Power Doke Propane Dennis & Donna Noblitt Commerce Bank Farmers Market of Bolivar Bill Grant Ford Billy Bruce Realty Lime Bank Precision Small Engine Erickson Stock Farm Bolivar Farmers Exchange Sherwood Farms Bruce & LeAn

B&B Wrecker SW Electric Polk County Cattlemen

Bronze Level Buyers

Bank of Missouri DBF Rabbitry – Curtis & Miki Dahlberg Northern Commissioner – Kyle Legan Southern Commissioner – Melinda Robertson John & Sheila Samek Aldrich Vet Services – Franka & Gene Toombs Giana Andrews Insurance Chaney Insurance Agency Paul & Valerie Noblitt Rob & Kim Brannon Mike & Jan Richner

Silver Level Buyers

O’Bannon Bank Ashworth Show Cattle Polk County Farm Bureau Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance

Additional Buyers

Matt Henenberg Ron & Cindy Bruce Hawk Fertilizer Ken & Becky Legan Integrity Squared John Kallenbach MO Beef Days Drake Farms – Trent Drake

Photo courtesy of Grace Erickson Butler.

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farm mechanics projects 1. All articles shall have been constructed by the boy or girl that enters the exhibit or exhibits.

2. Exhibits will be judged on workmanship, design, suitability of materials, quality and appearance.

3. It is not necessary that exhibits have been constructed in the current school year, but an article may be shown at the Polk County Fair only once. Exhibits should be in a clean and presentable condition even though used.

4. A limit of two (2) exhibits of each item per exhibitor may be shown.

5. Only those exhibits not eligible for showing in specific classes listed will be accepted in class number - 355.

6. A card with a minimum size of 5x7 must be placed on the exhibit. The card will include: (a) Name; (b) Estimated cost: and (c) Estimated construction time. The cards will be removed during judging.

7. The points assigned to projects are based on the amount and difficulty of the work involved, difficulty and cost of moving, and the cost of materials. The points given below are for average projects of the kinds listed.

8. The Farm Mechanics Committee will meet before judging to adjust the points up or down when a project is unusual in size or difficulty and it appears necessary in order to keeps the points in balance.

9. A Grand Champion trophy will be awarded to the best exhibit in the Farm Mechanics Division and will be selected by the judge of the farm mechanics exhibits.

CLASS POINT VALUE

319. Adjustable Stand 321. Car Ramp (Pair) 322. Carry All 323. Cattle Squeeze 324. Creep Feeder (calves) 326. Farm Gate 327. Farm Wagon (chassis) 330. Feed Bunk (cattle) 331. Hay Feeder (cattle) 332. Head Squeeze, metal 333. Hay Spike – 3 pt 334. Ladder 335. Loading Chute 336. Loading Chute with wheels 337. Machinery Barge 339. Picnic Table 340. Post Driver 341. Salt and Mineral Feeder 342. Sawhorse

BLUE 6 8 12 20 14 6 14 8 10 10 8 6 8 16 16 8 6 6 6

RED 4 6 8 16 12 4 12 6 8 8 6 4 6 14 14 6 4 4 4

WHITE 2 4 6 12 8 2 10 4 6 6 4 2 4 12 12 4 2 2 2 continued...

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CLASS POINT VALUE BLUE RED WHITE 346. Tractor Blade 12 10 8 347. Trailer, Gooseneck, flatbed 30 20 10 348. Trailer, Gooseneck-enclosed 50 40 30 349. Trailer, 2-wheel with bed 14 12 8 350. Trailer, Tandem 16 12 10 351. Trailer, 2 wheel-tilt 14 12 8 352. Other Items Made in Electricity — project-points to be assigned 353. Other Items Made in Woodwork — project-points to be assigned 354. Petroleum Power Educational, Display Board — points to be assigned 355. Other items not listed — points to be assigned 356. FFA Chapter or 4-H Club Farm Mechanics Exhibit — Any FFA Chapter or 4-H Club may enter Projects constructed by the members in the organization. No money will be paid on these exhibits; however, ribbons will be awarded on the Danish system.

sheep rules Dexter McIntyre, Chairman 417-830-9758 1. All lambs must be docked.

2. No one may show more than two sheep in an individual class.

3. All market lambs must be slick sheared.

Mulligan’s

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES will be awarded as follows:

Beginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Intermediate – 11-13 years of age; Senior – 14-17 years of age; Advanced 18-21 years of age.

BREEDS

Shropshire-A Corriedale-F Dorper – K

Hampshire-B Montadale-G Katahdin – L

Suffolk-C Rambouillet-H Crossbred-X

Oxford-D Columbia-I

Dorset-E Southdown-J

CLASSES

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5 2. Ram, 1 year and under 2 years 3. Fall ram lamb, September 1, 2024-December 31, 2024

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4. Spring ram lamb, After January 1, 2025 5. Pair of ram lambs — Grand Champion Ram-Rosette / Reserve Grand Champion Ram-Rosette 6. Ewe, 1 year and under 2 years 7. Pair of yearling ewes 8. Fall ewe lamb, September 1, 2024-December 31, 2024 9. Spring ewe lamb, after January 1, 2025 10. Pair of ewe lambs — Grand Champion Ewe-Rosette / Reserve Grand Champion-Rosette 11. Young flock 12. Market Lamb, wether or ewe lamb All market lambs will be divided into classes according to number of entries.

BLUE RIBBON-$15 RED RIBBON-$13 WHITE RIBBON-$10

dog & pet show rules Hillary Manning, Chairman - 417-908-4633 1. All dogs and pets must be trained by the exhibitor.

2. Exhibitors must be ready to enter the ring when their class is called.

3. All dogs must show proof of vaccination.

4. All pets will be examined for any sign of sickness or disease prior to the show.

If pets are deemed unhealthy, they may be asked to leave.

5. Dogs or pets showing aggression toward people or other animals, at any time, will not be allowed to show. Only dogs exhibiting in the show will be allowed to attend.

6. All animals must be on a leash, or properly contained at all times, unless they are in the ring, showing in a Level 3 class.

7. Each exhibitor may only enter one pet or dog per class.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

SHOWMANSHIP

1. Dogs and pets will enter the ring per the judge’s instructions.

2. Exhibitors must have proper equipment to show their animal. (collar, leash, etc.)

3. Exhibitors will be judged on their ability to handle their pet, on their knowledge of the breed of the animal, as well as grooming and routine care techniques.

OBEDIENCE/AGILITY

1. Prior to the class, the judge will demonstrate the course each exhibitor and their pet must complete.

2. Exhibitors and their pet will enter the ring, per the judge’s instructions.

3. Animals will be judged on their cooperation with their handler, their attentiveness to the course, and their ability to complete each task. continued...

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LONGEST SIT

1. Exhibitors will walk their dog into the ring, per the judge’s instructions.

2. Once the dog is in a sitting position, and the leash is released, time will start.

MOST TERRIFIC TRICK

1. The exhibitor and their dog will be judged on their ability to work together to perform their best trick.

TOP HANDLER

1. The exhibitors will be judged, at the judge’s discretion, based on their confidence and knowledge throughout the show, as well as their attitude toward other exhibitors and their animals.

COSTUME CONTEST

1. The exhibitor and their pet may both dress in coordinating costumes, or the pet may wear an individual costume.

Approved Pets Include: ▪ Amphibians: frogs, toads ▪ Birds ▪ Cavies: guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters ▪ Cats ▪ Chickens ▪ Chinchillas ▪ Dogs ▪ Ducks ▪ Fish ▪ Hedgehogs ▪ Snakes/lizards ▪ Rabbits

PET SHOW CLASSES Young Pups (ages 4-7) Open to any pet listed above.

1. Stuffed Animal (ages 3-7) 2. Showmanship/Obstacle 3. Costume Open Pet Show (ages 8+) Open to any pet listed above.

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DOG SHOW CLASSES Dog Showmanship (ages 8+) 1. Level 1 (1st show year, w/ leash) 2. Level 2 (2+ show years, w/ leash) 3. Level 3 (3+ show years, no leash)

Dog Agility & Obedience (ages 8+) 1. Level 1 (1st show year, w/ leash) 2. Level 2 (2+ show years, w/ leash) 3. Level 3 (3+ show years, no leash) Open Dog Classes (ages 8+) 1. Longest Sit 2. Most Terrific Trick 3. Top Handler 4. Best Hair Day 5. Costume Contest

TIPS AND TRICKS

1. Exhibitors may wear jeans and a nice shirt, or fair shirt.

2. Be sure to have your animal freshly bathed and groomed.

3. Refresh your knowledge on your animal’s specific breed and daily needs.

4. Prior to the show, work with your pet to walk properly on a leash, obey basic commands, and practice your best trick!

5. The agility obstacles will be open 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the show for exhibitors to familiarize themselves with the pattern.

PREMIUM: BLUE - $7; RED - $5; WHITE - $3

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Polk County Junior Livestock Show & Horse Show Sponsored by Polk County Fair Association

Nicole Murray, Chairman, 417-399-9905 Thursday, June 19, 2025 Polk County Fairgrounds Arena, Bolivar, MO REGISTRATION 6 p.m. • TIME: 7:00 p.m.

Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt Required current Neg. Coggins (no exceptions).

WESTERN ATTIRE: boots, short sleeve fair shirt or western shirt, western hat or helmet, and jeans.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

CLASSES (subject to change)

1. STICK HORSE 2. LEAD LINE 3. MINIES AND PONIES AT HALTER 4. MARES AT HALTER 5. GELDINGS AT HALTER 6. SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER 13 & under 7. SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER 14 & over 8. HORSEMANSHIP 13 & under 9. HORSEMANSHIP 14 & over 10. TRAIL CLASS 13 & under 11. TRAIL CLASS 14 & over 12. FLAG RACE 13 & under 13. FLAG RACE 14 & over 14. BARREL PATTERN 15. COSTUME CONTEST

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dairy cattle rules Jered Brown, Chairman, 417-838-0185 1. All dairy animals must be halter broken.

2. Either grade or purebred animals may be shown in all dairy classes.

3. Only two animals may be shown in a class by an exhibitor.

4. See Health Rules and General Rules.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES will be awarded as follows: Beginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Intermediate – 11-13 years of age; Senior – 14-17 years of age; Advanced 18-21 years of age.

BREEDS

Ayrshire-A Holstein-H

Brown Swiss-B Jersey-J

Guernsey-G Milking Shorthorn-M

CLASSES

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5 2. Junior Heifer, born after March 1, 2025 to May 15, 2025 3. Intermediate Heifer, born December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025 4. Senior Heifer, born September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024 5. Summer Yearling Heifer, born June 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024 6. Junior Yearling Heifer, born March 1, 2024 to May 30, 2024 7. Intermediate Yearling Heifer, born December 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023 8. Senior Yearling Heifer, born September 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 9. Junior Champion Female 10. Junior Two Year Old Cow, born March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 11. Senior Two Year Old Cow, born September 2021 to February 28, 2023 12. Three Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 13. Four Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 14. Five Year Old Cow, born before September 1, 2020 15. Aged Cow, 6 years and over, born before September 1, 2019 16. Dry Cow, any age 17. Senior Champion Female 18. Grand and Reserve Champion Female BLUE RIBBON-$22; RED RIBBON-$18; WHITE RIBBON-$14

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poultry show rules Valerie Noblitt, Chairman, 417-327-3279 Date: Friday, June 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

All animals need to be checked in at 3:30 p.m. for blood testing.

1. Only two entries per class per individual.

2. The Danish system of judging will be used to judge exhibits (blue, red, and white ribbons).

3. The exhibitor is responsible for feeding his/her own animals and must provide food and water containers.

4. If a specific class is not offered, check with the show superintendent before the fair.

5. Any animal showing signs of sickness will be removed from the show area.

6. All birds except waterfowl must be pullorum-typhoid tested as per MO Department of Agriculture regulations. Pollorum-Typhoid testing will be performed free of charge prior to the show, and a certificate of inspection will be given to all birds testing negative. The certificate is valid for 90 days for the birds tested. Please present your birds for testing at 3:30 p.m.

7. Contestants who have not pre-registered, MUST check in at the registration table in the poultry barn.

8. Each bird entered must have a fair tag attached to their show pen and be in the proper show area to be judged.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

CLASSES

Class 1 Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5 Class 2 Live Market (Pen of 4) Must be 6-7 weeks of age Class 3 Bantam Cock AGE/SEX DEFINITIONS: Class 4 Bantam Cockerel Cock: Male bird more than 1 year old Class 5 Bantam Hen Cockerel: Male bird less than 1 year Class 6 Bantam Pullet Hen: Female bird more than 1 year old Class 7 Large Fowl Chicken-Cock Pullet: Female bird less than 1 year Class 8 Large Fowl Chicken-Cockerel Class 9 Large Fowl Chicken-Hen Large Fowl Chicken-Pullet Class 10 Class 11 Waterfowl Class 12 Game Birds Class 13 Turkeys Class 14 Fun Class Fun Class is for any breed, age or sex bird. All birds will be tested and free of clinical signs of disease as other classes. Birds may be of a mixed breed, aged 4 months or older. Prizes will be awarded for interesting markings, most colorful, ugliest, etc. Limit one bird per contestant, in the owner’s pen.

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SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES will be awarded as follows:

Beginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Intermediate – 11-13 years of age; Senior – 14-17 years of age; Advanced 18-21 years of age.

Will award champion ribbons for the following: Champion Live Market Champion Waterfowl-Game Bird-Turkey Champion Bantam Cock Champion Bantam Cockerel Champion Bantam Hen Champion Bantam Pullet Champion Large Fowl Cock Champion Large Fowl Cockerel Champion Large Fowl Hen Champion Large Fowl Pullet PREMIUM: ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST PREMIUM — 1st - $20; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5 BLUE RIBBON $7; RED RIBBON $5; WHITE RIBBON $3

dairy goat rules Maria Dinsmore, Chairman, 417-619-2728 1. Each member is limited to showing one goat per class except group classes.

2. Meat goats may have horns.

3. No bucks over 6 month.

4. Animal age must be figured from show date.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES - FOR DOES & WETHERS ONLY Beginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Intermediate – 11-13 years of age; Senior – 14-17 years of age; Advanced 18-21 years of age.

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dairy goat rules BREEDS

Alpine-A Grades-E

Saanen-B Sable – F

Lamancha-C Pygmy/Nigerian – G

CLASSES

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5 3. Junior Kid-3-6 months 5. Under 2 years (not in milk) 7. 2 years and under 3 years 9. 4 years and over

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Nubian – D Toggenburg/Oberhasi -H

2. 0-3 months 4. Senior Kids-7 months- under yearling 6. Milker under 2 years 8. 3 years and under 4 years

BUCK SHOW

10. 0-3 months 11. 3-6 months

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion BLUE RIBBON-$15; RED RIBBON-$13; WHITE RIBBON-$10

meat goat rules Maria Dinsmore, Chairman, 417-619-2728 1. Each member is limited to showing one goat per class except group classes.

2. Meat goats may have horns.

3. No bucks over 6 month.

4. Animal age must be figured from show date.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES - FOR DOES & WETHERS ONLY Beginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Intermediate – 11-13 years of age; Senior – 14-17 years of age; Advanced 18-21 years of age.

MEAT GOAT DOES BREED

Boer A

Kiko B

Savanna C

Spanish E

Cross Breed F

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meat goat rules CLASSES

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5 3. 3-6 months 5. 1-2 years 7. 3-4 years

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2. 0-3 months 4. 6-12 months 6. 2-3 years 8. 4 years and over

BUCK SHOW

9. 0-3 months 10. 3-6 months

WETHER CLASS

Meat Goat - 1 year and under (must have milk teeth) Dairy Wether – 1 year and under (must have milk teeth) BLUE RIBBON-$15; RED RIBBON-$13 ; WHITE RIBBON-$10

rabbit show rules Curtis Dahlberg, Chairman, 417-399-5325 Date: Friday, June 20, 2025. Animals in place by 5:30 p.m. Show Starts at 6:00 p.m.

1. Only two entries may be entered in each class, and only 1 fur class entry (must be shown in regular class).

2. Each rabbit MUST be tattooed or marked in the left ear for identification.

3. Exhibitors must provide their own cage or carrier.

4. Purebreds must show proper characteristics or they will be entered in crossbred class.

5. Exhibitors must personally handle their entries, unless it is due to an illness or physical handicap.

6. Any animal showing signs of sickness or disease will be asked to leave to show area.

7. Pre-registration not required but encouraged. Entry forms available at Extension Office or by contacting show superintendent.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

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CLASSES

1. Pee Wee Class - Youth ages 4 and 5 2. Purebred All animals entered in this class will be shown by breed in age and sex classes listed below.

Senior Buck - Senior Doe - Intermediate Buck - Intermediate Doe - Junior Buck - Junior Doe *Awards to Best in Show and Reserve in Show 3. Fur Class Limited to only one rabbit per exhibitor. Rabbit must be shown in one of the other classes to participate. Will be judged on their fur quality only. *Awards to top three entries.

4. Meat Pen 1. Set of three rabbits of any meat-type breed, or cross. Weight must be between 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds and matched as closely as possible.

2. Rabbits show on 20 June 2025 and return on 21 June 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the sale providing they were grand or reserve champion and were a blue ribbon recipient. Additional requirements for premium auction may be found under the premium auction section of the fair book. *Awards to Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Pen 5. Single Fryer & Roaster 1. Single Fryer: All rabbits entered in this class must be 70-90 days old and weigh 3 1/2-5 1/2 pounds. Animals must be a meat class rabbit or a cross of meat class rabbits.

2. Roasters: All rabbits entered in this class must be under 6 months of age. Minimum weight 5 1/2 pounds, maximum weight 9 pounds. Animals must be a meat class rabbit or a cross of meat class rabbits.

3. Rabbits show on 20 June 2025 and return on 21 June 2025 at 5:00 pm for the sale providing they were Grand or Reserve Champion winner and a blue ribbon recipient. Additional requirement for premium auction can be found under the premium auction section of the fair book. * Awards to the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES

will be awarded as follows:

Beginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Intermediate – 11-13 years of age; Senior – 14-17 years of age; Advanced 18-21 years of age.

PREMIUM: BLUE RIBBON $7; RED RIBBON $5; WHITE RIBBON $3 Photo courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald-Free Press.

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swine rules Katie Garretson, Chairman, 417-770-4120 and Michael Jones, 417-770-1493 1. WEIGH IN WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 AM as you unload to reduce stress on the animals.

2. Each member is limited to showing two pigs in a class.

3. Gilts may be shown in a gilt and market class. Must weigh in to show in a market class.

4. All market hog exhibitors need to be in place by 8:30 a.m.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES will be awarded as follows: Beginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Intermediate – 11-13 years of age; Senior – 14 & up.

BREEDS

Berkshire – A Chester White – B Cross Bred – C

Duroc – D Hampshire – E Landrace – F

Other – G Poland – H Spotted – I

Tamworth - J Yorkshire - K

CLASSES 1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5 2. Showmanship, class breakdown above.

3. Market Hog, (220+ pounds) any breed, sex and including cross.

(Weighed day of show and then divided into classes).

4. Grand & Reserve Champion Market Hog. 5. Prospective Market Hog Class, (under 220 pounds) (Weighed day of show and then divided into classes).

6. Grand and Reserve Prospect 7. Gilt, farrowed December, 1 2024 to March 31, 2025 (Class breakdown determined day of show).

8. Grand and Reserve Champion Gilt.

9. Boar, farrowed December 1 2024 to March 31 2025.

(Class breakdown determined day of show).

10. Grand and Reserve Champion Boar.

BLUE RIBBON-$15 RED RIBBON-$13 WHITE RIBBON-$10

Photo courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald-Free Press.

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beef cattle rules

Grace Erickson Butler, 417-399-1147, Chairman 1. All beef animals must be halter broken.

2. Either grade or purebred animals may be shown in all beef classes except bull classes.

3. Ages are to be taken as of date of show where applicable.

4. Only two animals may be shown in a class by an exhibitor.

5. See Health Rules and General Rules.

6. All animals need to be in place by 9 am.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES will be awarded as follows: Beginner – 6-9 years of age; Junior – 10-13 years of age; Intermediate – 14-17 years of age; Senior – 18-21 years of age.

Showmanship class show time will be at the discretion of the judge.

BREEDS

Angus-1 Beefmaster-2 Brahman-Influenced-3 Brangus-4 Charolais-5 Gelbvieh-6

Gelbvieh Balancer-7 Hereford-8 Limousin-9 Lim-flex-10 Red Angus-11 Shorthorn-12

Simmental-13 Percentage Simmental-14 AOB-Large/Standard Frame-15 AOB-Small Miniature, Dexter Lowline, Mini Hereford-16 Crossbred/Commercial-17

CLASSES

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5 2. Bucket Calf 3. Market Steer (Grand & Reserve Champion) 4. Junior Heifer Calf – born after Jan. 1, 2025 5. Winter Heifer Calf – Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 - 2024 6. Senior Heifer Calf – Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2024 7. Summer Yearling – May 1 to Aug. 31 - 2024 8. Spring Yearling Female – March 1 to April 30, 2024 9. Junior Yearling Female – Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2024 10. Senior Yearling Female – July 1 to Dec. 31, 2023 11. 2 Year Old Bred Heifer – Before July 1, 2023 12. Grand and Reserve Champion Heifer 13. Cow and Calf Pair – Calf not over 205 days 14. Grand and Reserve Champion Cow and Calf 15. Junior Bull Calf – born after Jan. 1, 2025 continued...

Photo courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald-Free Press.

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beef cattle rules

continued

16. Senior Bull Calf – Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024 17. Summer Yearling – May 1 to Aug 31, 2024 18. Spring Yearling Bull - Jan. 1 to April 30, 2024 19. Senior Yearling Bull – Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023 20. Summer Senior Yearling Bull – May 1 to Aug. 31, 2023 21. Two-year old bull – Born before May 1, 2023 22. Grand and Reserve Champion Bull 23. Supreme Champion Female 24. Supreme Champion Bull 25. Polk County Premier Female (Participants must be Polk County residents, Polk County FFA Members or attend a Polk County School.)

BLUE RIBBON-$22 RED RIBBON-$18 WHITE RIBBON-$14

Photos courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald-Free Press.

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youth pig scramble 1. All participants must be at least 6 years old and less than 16 years by Scramble date.

2. All participants must reside in Polk County, attend Polk County School, or belong to a

Polk County 4-H Club or Jr. FFA Chapter or be an exhibitor of livestock in the current year’s fair.

3. Classes will be structured by age and will consist of separate classes for boys and girls.

6-7 years of age; 8-9 years of age; 10-12 years of age; 13-15 years of age.

4. Pigs will be prorated among boys and girls on the basis of entries.

5. All participants will be required to register for the Scramble just prior to the beginning of the event.

6. Contestants will at all times during the Scramble attempt to make a clean catch on the pig without injury to the pig or other participants.

7. Captured pigs must be declared caught by a majority of Scramble Judges before ownership is claimed.

8. Should pig regain freedom before declared caught by the Judges, said pig becomes fair game and may be pursued by entire class of contestants until declared recaptured.

9. Should the Scramble Judges declare a tie catch, the pig will be returned to the middle ring and the Scramble reopened between only previous tied contestants only.

10. No Scramble Judges will be permitted to participate in the Scramble ring while their children are scrambling for pigs.

11. Decisions of the judges will be final in all matters and should any controversial issues arise, it will be settled by the Scramble Committee.

Photo courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald-Free Press.

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pie contest Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025. Pies to be delivered between 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. to the Polk County Fairgrounds. Judging at 1 p.m.

Categories

1. Youth & Open (Youth are those 17 and under; Open exhibitors must be 18 and older) 2. Custard/Pudding/Cream Pie 3. Fruit/Nut Pie 4. Cobbler

Pie Contest Rules

1. One entry per category per exhibitor.

2. Names are not to be displayed on the entries.

Entries will be assigned a number at registration.

3. Pie crust and filling must be made from scratch and the recipe must be entered with the pie or cobbler. The name must not be on the recipe card or pie/cobbler.

4. All pies and cobblers must be baked in an 8 inch or 9 inch disposable pan. Winning pies will be auctioned and you will not receive your pan back.

Judging

1. Judging will be begin at 1 pm and is not open to the public.

2. The judges decision will be final.

3. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three pies in each category.

4. There will be one overall grand prize award to the overall highest scoring pie out of all pies entered.

Auction

The top three placing youth and top three open pies will be auctioned Saturday evening around 6 pm at the Appreciation dinner. All proceeds go to the Polk County Fair Association. The remaining pies and cobblers will be sold by the slice at the dinner with the proceeds going to the Polk County Fair Association.

Judging

1. Appearance (evenly cooked, edges uniformly done, any additional effort lattice).

2. Crust (crust appears flaky, crust uniformly cooked, not doughy, etc.).

3. Filling - (removes from pie plate easily, filling evenly cooked).

4. Overall Taste – (so good you would eat the whole thing).

For questions or to preregister, contact Miki Dahlberg, 417-399-4195 or the Polk County Extension Center, 417-326-4916.

Photo courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald-Free Press.

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Polk County Youth Fair Entry Form

Deadline May 28, 2025 Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt Youth and Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL

Name ______________________________________T-shirt size________________________ Complete Address _____________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________ Date of Birth ________________________ Email address _____________________________ 4 & 5 years olds must be entered in the Pee Wee Class only Class Number & Class Name as listed in the book

Birth Date of Livestock*

Breed*

Division _____________________________________________________ (Use separate form for each division) The animal(s) listed above is owned and/or cared for by the exhibitor and is approved to show.

The above listed farm mechanics item(s) or field crops exhibit(s) were made or grown by exhibitor.

Signed ________________________________________________________ Leader, Vo-Ag Instructor, 4-H Specialist (if not a member of club, Parent) Submit completed entry form to Bolivar, MO 65613 (326-4916); email: drakek@missouri.edu

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Please check if you plan to participate in the Premium Sale

Polk County Youth Fair Rabbit Show Entry Form Deadline May 28, 2025 Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt. Youth and Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL Name ______________________________________T-shirt size________________________ Complete Address _____________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________ Date of Birth ________________________ Email address _____________________________ 4 & 5 years olds must be entered in the Pee Wee Class only Breed

Sex

Class

Ear #

Please check if you plan to participate in premium auction Submit completed entry form to 26

Polk County Youth Fair Poultry Show Entry Form Deadline May 28, 2025 Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt. Youth and Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL Name ______________________________________T-shirt size________________________ Complete Address _____________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________ Date of Birth ________________________ Email address _____________________________ 4 & 5 years olds must be entered in the Pee Wee Class only Class Number

Class name as listed in the book

Birth Date

Breed

Color

Rank Ribbon

The animal(s) listed above is owned and/or cared for by the exhibitor and is approved to show.

Signed ________________________________________________________ Leader, Vo-Ag Instructor, 4-H Specialist (if not a member of club, Parent) Submit completed entry form to Bolivar, MO 65613 (326-4916); email: drakek@missouri.edu

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Please check to participate in Showmanship Please check if you plan to participate in premium auction

B R W

Polk County Youth Fair Dog & Pet Show Entry Form Deadline May 28, 2025 Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt. Youth and Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL Name ______________________________________T-shirt size________________________ Complete Address _____________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________ Date of Birth ________________________ Email address _____________________________ Class Name

Class #

Pet Type and Breed

Pet Name

The animal(s) listed above is owned and/or cared for by the exhibitor and is approved to show. ________________________________________________________ Signed Leader, Vo-Ag Instructor, 4-H Specialist (if not a member of club, Parent)

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Pet Age

The Polk County Fair Association would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to the following list of sponsors who have made cash contributions to our general fund or assisted in the in-kind donations that enhance our fair.

Thank you for your encouragement in working toward a better fair.

Bolivar Farmer’s Exchange Derald Isdell Memorial Trust Fund Delarue Trust/Polk County Commission Lehman Shelter Insurance – Craig & Lisa Lehman Issac & Katie McGinnis Hawk Fertilizer Rae Hubbert Bolivar Kiwanis Club Kallenbach Family Woods Super Market Wheeler Metals Tractor Supply Co. Southwest Electric Coop Garretson Trash Service State Farm Insurance Jerald & Giana Andrews Bolivar Herald Free Press Citizens Memorial Hospital DCBC KYOO Radio OakStar Bank Polk County Cattlemen Tim Scott Carpentry Senator Sandy Crawford C&C Farm & Home Bolivar Ready Mix Robertson Plumbing & Excavation B&B Sales & Wrecker Service Vicky Davis Fred Lower Winfiel Tax Service Farmer’s Market of Bolivar All Creatures Animal Clinic Bolivar Rotary Club Butler Funeral Home Hy-Tech Marketing & Dairy Sales McDonalds of Bolivar Meeks Building Center Mid-Missouri Bank Polk County Soil & Water Conservation District Wommack Monument Dugan’s Paint & Flooring Liberty Utility White River Marine Group AIM Fence & Welding B.J. Land& Cattle Cackle Hatchery Curly Q Bar B Que

Curtis Dahlberg Family Dairy Farmers of America Eddie & Glada Gorden Jason & Leah Descamps Katie Highfill & Bert Bond Kira’s Pet Retreat Dexter McIntyre Agency Deanne Murphy Jim Netherton Pitts Chapel Monty & Mary Wheeler Sho-Me Enterprises – Roger & Debra Short Kenneth & Dawn Jones Morris & Sharon Westfall Bill Grant Ford Cedar Creek Farm Kyle & Rita Legan Jim Midles Dennis Noblitt Alvin & Elizabeth Rohrs Linda Wollard Aldrich Veterinary Services – Franka Toombs American Legion Post #138 Randy & Arlene Ankrom Bill Roberts Chevrolet Bill’s Feed & Farm Supply Bolivar Area Home School Boone’s Barbecue Barn Conco Quarries Crown Power & Equipment Diamond S. Auction & Real Estate Doke Propane El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant FCS Financial Hagedorn Angus Farm Hubbert Realty Mike & Amanda Jones Lou Thelen Kemp Ken& Becky Legan Jill McCracken Porter Seed House Precision Small Engine RBW Agricultural Rains & Martin Inc. Raney Cattle Company Roberts Brothers Sale Barn Denzil & Donna Roberts Bolivar Plumbing Raymond & Katy Crain Erickson Stock Farm

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The Flower Patch & More Margaret L. Godfrey Hobbytime Motor Sports J.C.G. Tod & Rose Kinerk Main Street Barber – Aaron Munch Paul & Valerie Noblitt Lloyd Boyd Roy & Amber Reed Stewart Concrete Walgreens of Bolivar Walmart of Bolivar Pat Kirby Woodlawn 4-H Club Shell Title Company Ozark Offset Printing Ronald & Cindy Bruce Central Bank Commerce Bank Ken Degraffenreid Douglas, Haun & Heidemann Drake Farms Steve Garretson Clark & Martha Hale Hammons Black Walnuts Jasmine Chinese Restaurant Jennys Dry Cleaning & Alterations Donald & Carolyn Jump Knights of Columbus Lightfoot Farms Lime Bank The Marketing Bunch Mid Missouri Insurance Miller’s Fine Jewelry O’Reilly Automotive Ozarks Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper Parrish Tire & Alignment Quarles Supply Robinson Vet Brent & Vesta Seiner Sonic Drive-In Lori Stanek Greg Stephenson Keith & Beverly Stevens Matt & Lacy Sukovaty U.S. Bank Ronald & Sue Entlicher Chuck Gettle Gustavo & Laua Nix Countryside Vet Clinic Jim Rush Auto Mall