2025 Polk County Fair Book by Grace Erickson

Photo courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald Free Press

The Polk County

Fair Asso ciation

would like to welcome you to our L ivestock Show and Youth Fair.

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

ere are several events planned including pie contest, tractor pulls, antique tractor show, Youth Super Farmer Contest, games, livestock shows and the Junior Livestock Auction. e 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. is 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 Poultr y Superintendent.

e 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 o ered.

Photo courtesy of Michael Jones

schedule of events

Monday, June 16, 2025

4:00–7:00 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Judging

ursday, 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 ; Dair y Show

Friday, June 20, 2025

3:30 p.m. Blood testing and registration for Poultr y 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. Poultr y Show, Goat Show, R abbit 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. B eef Show

9:30 a.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull, sponsored by Crown Power & Equipment

9:30 a.m. Kids Games, sponsored by B olivar 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 C ontest 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 B oard 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

POLK C OUNT Y FAIR ASSO CIATION

Michael Jones, Chairman

Tim Scott, Vice-Chairman

B OARD OF DIRECTORS

James Ashworth*

Jered Brown*

Z achar y Funk*

Bill B ob Kallenbach

Dexter McIntyre*

Mark Stanek

Brent Wright

Michael Jones

*Denotes Chairman

FAIR C OMMIT TEES

Dair y

Valerie Noblitt, Secretary

Bill Bob Kallenbach, Treasurer

Kira Barb

Curtis Dahlberg*

Clark Hale

Jason King*

Ashley Brown*

Maria Dinsmore*

Bob Moreland

R andy Lightfoot

Valerie Noblitt* Tim Scott

Wesley Tucker

Je Voris

Grace Erickson Butler* Nicole Murray*

Jered Brown, Chm.; Ashley Brown,

Z achar y Funk

Bee f

Grace Erickson Butler, Chm.; Ashley Brown, Bruce Blakemore, James Ashworth

Dog

Hillary Manning, Chm.

Sheep

Dexter McIntyre, Chm.; Clark Hale, Jason King, Danny Hayter

Sw ine

Katie Garretson, Chm.; Michael Jones, Jason King, Brent Wright

Goats

Maria Dinsmore, Chm.

Rabbits

Curtis Dahlberg, Chm.

Poultr y

Valerie Noblitt, Chm.; Kira Barb

FFA/Farm Mechanics & Field Crops

Jered Brown, Chm.

4-H Exhibits

Velynda Cameron

Horse Show

Nicole Murray, Chm.

Youth Games

B olivar Kiwanis Club

Fair Queen Contest

Ashley Brown, Chm.

Junior Livestock Auction

James Ashworth Chm.; Wesley Tucker,

Dexter McIntyre, B ob Moreland, Jason King

Youth Super Farmer Contest

Z achar y Funk, Chm.; Brent Wright, Wesley Tucker, Tim Scott

Pie Contest

Miki Dahlberg

Pig Scramble

Bill B ob Kallenbach, Shannon Hancock, Tim Scott, Curtis Dahlberg, Michael Jones

general rules & information

1. Entries must be made on entr y 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. Je erson, 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 ever y 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, dair y cattle, goat, rabbit, poultr y, dog and horse show, and must meet the age, ownership, and other rules and regulations.

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

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

8. Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary O ce for the Missouri State Fair. ese 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. ose 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 injur y to any person or property shall ever be asserted nor suit instituted or maintained against the Livestock Show and its o cers, 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. e decision of the judges shall be nal.

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. e 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. e civic clubs, businessmen and others that donated to make this show possible are listed in this book. Remember them when you need ser vices 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.

polk count y fair queen contest

Young women must be between 17 and 22 years of age. ey 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 inter view-40%;

• Public speaking or talent performance-40%;

• Public Appearance/modeling-20%.

e 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 entr y is May 19.

herdsman award

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

junior livestock auc tion 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 e following is the sale description:

e 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. e 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. e 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 w ishing to par ticipate in the Junior Livestock Auction must prereg ister for the sale by May 28th. Sale entries will not be accepted a er May 28th. In addition, all auction participants will be required to attend an informational meeting and will be noti ed of the date.

Thanks to our 2024 Junior Livestock AU C TIO N S PONSOR S

Platinum L e vel 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

Silver L e vel Buyers

O’Bannon Bank

Ashworth Show Cattle

Polk County Farm Bureau

Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance

G old L e vel Buyers

B&B Wrecker

SW Electric

Polk County Cattlemen

Bronze L e vel 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

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.

farm mechanics projec ts

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 necessar y 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 speci c classes listed will be accepted in class number - 355.

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

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

8. e Farm Mechanics Committee will meet before judging to adjust the points up or down when a project is unusual in size or di culty 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.

farm mechanics projec ts

ASS P

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 B oard — 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 clas 3. All market lambs must be slick sheared.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION

Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary O ce for the Missouri State Fair. ese may be Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of t

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES will be awarded as B eginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Interme Senior – 14-17 years of age; Advanced 18-21 years of age.

BREEDS

347. Trailer, Gooseneck, atbed Su olk-C

Shropshire-A Hampshire-B Oxford-D Dorset-E Corriedale-F Montadale-G R ambouillet-H Columbia-I Southdown-J Dorper – K Katahdin – L Crossbred-X

C

ASSES

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5

2. R am, 1 year and under 2 years

3. Fall ram lamb, September 1, 2024-December 31, 2024

Photo courtesy of Linda Simmons, Bolivar Herald-Free Press

Mulligan’s

sheep rules

Spring ram lamb, A er January 1, 2025

5. Pair of ram lambs — Grand Champion R am-Rosette / Reser ve Grand Champion R am-Rosette

6. Ewe, 1 year and under 2 years

7. Pair of yearling ewes

8. 9.

Fall ewe lamb, September 1, 2024-December 31, 2024

Spring ewe lamb, a er January 1, 2025

10. Pair of ewe lambs — Grand Champion Ewe-Rosette / Reser ve Grand Champion-Rosette 11.

Young ock

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

do g & 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.

Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary O ce for the Missouri State Fair. ese 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. ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION

do g & pet show rules

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

TOP HANDLER

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

COSTUME CONTEST

1. e 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. Stu ed Animal (ages 3-7)

2. Showmanship/Obstacle

3. Costume

Open Pet Show (ages 8+)

Open to any pet listed above.

1. Showmanship/Obstacle

2. Costume

do g & pet show rules

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 Terri c 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 speci c 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. e 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

Photos courtesy of Linda Simmons,

Polk Count y Junior Livestock Show & Horse Show

Sponsored by Polk County Fair Association

Nicole Murray, Chairman, 417-399-9905

Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary O ce for the Missouri State Fair. ese may be found at the ursday, June 19, 2025 11. TRAIL CLASS 14 & over

Polk C ounty Fairgrounds Arena, Bolivar, MO

REGISTRATION 6 p.m. • TIME: 7:00 p.m.

Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt

Required current Neg. C oggins (no exceptions).

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

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION

Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

CL ASSES (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 12. FLAG RACE 13 & under 13. FLAG RACE 14 & over 14. BARREL PATTERN 15. COSTUME CONTEST

Linda Simmons, ess

dair y c attle rules

Jered Brown, Chairman, 417-838-0185

1. All dair y animals must be halter broken.

2. Either grade or purebred animals may be shown in all dair y 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

SHOWMANSHIP T

ROPHIES will be awarded as follows:

B eginner – 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 Brown Swiss-B Guernsey-G Holstein-H Jersey-J Milking Shorthorn-M

CL ASSES

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5

Junior Heifer, born a er March 1, 2025 to May 15, 2025

3. Intermediate Heifer, born December 1, 2024 to Februar y 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 Februar y 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 Februar y 28, 2023

12.

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. Dr y Cow, any age

17. Senior Champion Female

18. Grand and Reser ve Champion Female

BLUE RIBBON-$22; RED RIBBON-$18; WHITE RIBBON-$14 ree Year Old Cow, born September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022

Photo courtesy of Ashley Brown.

p oultr y 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. e Danish system of judging will be used to judge exhibits (blue, red, and white ribbons).

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

4. If a speci c class is not o ered, 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 certi cate of inspection will be given to all birds testing negative. e certi cate 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 poultr y 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

CL ASSES

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

Class 4

Bantam Cock AGE/SEX DEFINITIONS:

Bantam Cockerel

Class 5 Bantam Hen

Class 6

Bantam Pullet

Cock: Male bird more than 1 year old

Cockerel: Male bird less than 1 year

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

Class 10 Large Fowl Chicken-Pullet

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.

e bird must be able to be seen easily in the pen. Prizes will be certi cates and ribbons.

p oultr y show rules

continued

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES

will be awarded as follows:

B eginner – 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 RIBB ON $3

dair y 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.

Animal age must be gured from show date.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES - FOR DOES & WETHERS ONLY

B eginner – 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.

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

dair y goat rules continued

BREEDS

Alpine-A Saanen-B Lamancha-C

Nubian – D

Grades-E Sable – F Pygmy/Nigerian – G Toggenburg/Oberhasi -H

CL ASSES

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

BUCK SHOW

10. 0-3 months

11. 3-6 months

2. 0-3 months

4. Senior Kids-7 months- under yearling

6. Milker under 2 years

8. 3 years and under 4 years

Grand Champion & Reser ve Grand Champion

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

meat goat rules

Maria Dinsmore, Chairman, 417-619-2728

2. Meat goats may have horns.

3. No bucks over 6 month.

Animal age must be gured from show date.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION

1. Each member is limited to showing one goat per class except group classes.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES - FOR DOES & WETHERS ONLY

B eginner – 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 D OES BREED

B oer A Kiko B Savanna C Spanish E Cross Breed F

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

meat goat rules

CL ASSES

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5

3. 3-6 months

5. 1-2 years

7. 3-4 years

BUCK SHOW

9. 0-3 months

10. 3-6 months

WETHER CL ASS

Meat Goat - 1 year and under (must have milk teeth)

Dair y Wether – 1 year and under (must have milk teeth)

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

2. 0-3 months

4. 6-12 months

6. 2-3 years

8. 4 years and over

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 entr y (must be shown in regular class).

Each rabbit MUST be tattooed or marked in the le ear for identi cation.

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.

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

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION

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

rabbit show rules

C

ASSES

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 B est in Show and Reser ve in Show

3. Fur Class

Limited to only one rabbit per exhibitor. R abbit 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. R abbits show on 20 June 2025 and return on 21 June 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the sale providing they were grand or reser ve 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 Reser ve Champion Meat Pen

5. Single Fr yer & Roaster

1. Single Fr yer : 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. R abbits show on 20 June 2025 and return on 21 June 2025 at 5:00 pm for the sale providing they were Grand or Reser ve 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 Reser ve Champion.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES

will be awarded as follows:

B eginner – 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 RIBB ON $3

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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

SHOWMAN

SHIP 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

B erkshire – A Duroc – D

Other – G Tamworth - J

Chester White – B Hampshire – E Poland – H Yorkshire - K

Cross Bred – C Landrace – F Spotted – I

CL ASSES

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.

RIBBON-$15

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b eef c attle 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

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES will

be awarded as follows:

B eginner – 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

B eefmaster-2

Brahman-In uenced-3

Brangus-4

Charolais-5

Gelbvieh-6

CL ASSES

Gelbvieh Balancer-7

Hereford-8

Limousin-9

Lim- ex-10

Red Angus-11

Shorthorn-12

1. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5

2. Bucket Calf

3. Market Steer (Grand & Reser ve Champio

Junior Heifer Calf – born a er 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 Apri

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 – B efore July 1, 2023

12. Grand and Reser ve Champion Heifer

13. Cow and Calf Pair – Calf not over 205 da

14. Grand and Reser ve Champion Cow and Calf

15.

Junior Bull Calf – born a er Jan. 1, 2025

Simmental-13

Percentage Simmental-14

AOB-Large/Standard Frame-15

AOB-Small Miniature, Dexter

Lowline, Mini Hereford-16 Crossbred/Commercial-17

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b eef c attle rules

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 – B orn before May 1, 2023

22. Grand and Reser ve Champion Bull

23. Supreme Champion Female

24. Supreme Champion Bull

25. Polk County Premier Female

(Participants must be Polk C ounty re Polk C ounty FFA Members or attend a Polk C ounty School.)

BLUE RIBBON-$22

RED RIBBON-$18

WHITE RIBBON-$14

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 injur y 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 b permitted to participate in the Scramble ring while their children are scrambling for pigs.

11. Decisions of the judges wil should any controversial issues arise, it will be settled by the Scramble Committee.

be nal in all matters and

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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 C ounty Fairgrounds. Judging at 1 p.m.

Judging

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

e judges decision will be nal.

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

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

Auction

e 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. e 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 e ort lattice).

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

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

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

For questions or to preregister, contact Miki Dahlberg, 417-399-4195 or the Polk C ounty Extension C enter, 417-326-4916.

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Polk Count y Youth Fair

Entr y Form

Deadline May 28, 2025

Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt

Youth and Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, L arge, XL

Name T-shirt size

Complete Address

Phone

Email address

Date of Birth

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)

e animal(s) listed above is owned and/or cared for by the exhibitor and is approved to show. e above listed farm mechanics item(s) or eld 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 entr y form to Bolivar, MO 65613 (326-4916); email: drakek@missouri.edu

Please check if you plan to par ticipate in the Premium Sale

Polk Count y Youth Fair

R abbit Show Entr

y Form

Deadline May 28, 2025

Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt. Youth and Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, L arge, XL

Name T-shirt size

Complete Address

Phone

Email address

Date of Birth

4 & 5 years olds must be entered in the Pee Wee Class only

Polk Count y Youth Fair

Poultr y Show Entr y Form

Deadline May 28, 2025

Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt. Youth and Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, L arge, 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

e 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 entr y form to Bolivar, MO 65613 (326-4916); email: drakek@missouri edu

Please check to par ticipate in Showmanship

Please check if you plan to par ticipate in premium auction

Polk Count y Youth Fair

Dog & Pet Show Entr y Form

Deadline May 28, 2025

Name T-shirt size

Complete Address

Phone Date of Birth

Email address

Pre-registration guarantees participant a t-shirt. Youth and Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, L arge, XL Class Name Class # Pet Type and Breed Pet Name

e 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)

e 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. ank 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 InsuranceJerald & 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

Win el 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 High ll & 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 elen 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

e 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 O set Printing

Ronald & Cindy Bruce

Central Bank

Commerce Bank

Ken Degra enreid

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

e 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

2025 Polk County Fair Book

The Polk County

Fair Asso ciation

schedule of events

POLK C OUNT Y FAIR ASSO CIATION

B OARD OF DIRECTORS

FAIR C OMMIT TEES

general rules & information

polk count y fair queen contest

herdsman award

junior livestock auc tion guidelines

Thanks to our 2024 Junior Livestock AU C TIO N S PONSOR S

farm mechanics projec ts

farm mechanics projec ts

sheep rules

BREEDS

C

ASSES

sheep rules

do g & pet show rules

SHOWMANSHIP

OBEDIENCE/AGILITY

do g & pet show rules

LONGEST SIT

MOST TERRIFIC TRICK

TOP HANDLER

COSTUME CONTEST

PET SHOW CLASSES

do g & pet show rules

DOG SHOW CLASSES

TIPS AND TRICKS

Polk Count y Junior Livestock Show & Horse Show

dair y c attle rules

SHOWMANSHIP T

BREEDS

p oultr y show rules

CL ASSES

p oultr y show rules

continued

dair y goat rules

dair y goat rules continued

meat goat rules

meat goat rules

CL ASSES

BUCK SHOW

WETHER CL ASS

rabbit show rules

rabbit show rules

C

ASSES

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES

swine rules

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION

SHOWMAN

CL ASSES

b eef c attle rules

BREEDS

CL ASSES

b eef c attle rules

youth pig scramble

pie contest

Categories

Judging

Judging

Polk Count y Youth Fair

Entr y Form

Polk Count y Youth Fair

R abbit Show Entr

y Form

Polk Count y Youth Fair

Poultr y Show Entr y Form

Polk Count y Youth Fair

Dog & Pet Show Entr y Form