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HERITAGE BUILDING

MACHINERY AND FARM ACCESSORIES SPONSORED BY THE BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY 4-H FAIR INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

ENTRIES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16 FROM 3 TO 6 P.M. AND SATURDAY, JUNE 17 FROM NOON TO 6 P.M.

WE ASK THAT YOU NOT BRING ENTRIES ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18 IN OBSERVANCE OF FATHER’S DAY. RELEASED SATURDAY, JULY 1 AT 9 P.M. OR SUNDAY, JULY 2.

The Antique Farm Equipment Display will be located at the Heritage Building 5 on a first-come, first-serve basis; additional space will be available under the overhang of the building. There is no cost to display your machinery or implements.

There are three classes of exhibits in this display: 1.) farm tractors, 2.) stationary engines and 3.) farm implements.

The Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Inc. Board of Directors accepts no responsibility for theft loss or damage. Exhibitors must monitor and secure their items while on display at the fair. Exhibitors must also provide proof of insurance to the Fair Board of Directors on or before Wednesday, June 22. All entries will be judged and awards will be presented. Judging will be completed on or before Sunday, June 25. All display items need to be pulling lane at all times – 10 feet wide and 50 feet long.

7. If the tractor leaves the pulling lane, the distance will be measured from the starting line to the point where the tractor crossed the lane boundary.

8. There will be a $2 entry fee for all contestants.

9. In case of a tie, a pull-off will determine the winner.

10. A trophy will be awarded to the first-place winner of each class. All participants receive ribbons.

11. There will be four weight classes of contestants:

Class I, 30-40 pounds, Class II, 41-55 pounds, Class III, 56-70 pounds and Class IV, 71-85 pounds.

12. The judges’ decision will be final for all pulls.

13. The scales used by the officials will show the official weight of all participants.

14. Contestants will pull in the order in which they registered.

15. Registration will be in the Farm Bureau Building.

16. Contestant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of registration and pull.

Information: Call Mark Fischer at 812-376-7914.

The Heritage Building Now Located In Building 5

The Heritage Building is located in Building 5, allowing us to utilize all of the building for our display. The Heritage Committee is also excited to have the antique tractors and farm machinery as a part of our display. Our county Hoosier Homestead and Cemetery exhibits will be updated, as well.

Stop by and see us at the Heritage Building while visiting the Fair!

removed from the fairgrounds by 4 p.m. Sunday, July 2, or by a later appointment.

For additional information or to reserve space for your exhibit, please contact one of the committee members listed below:

Lisa Coombs — 812-350-8738

Troy Foist — 812-350-2379

Corey Jenkins — 812-343-8107