NEA District Fair 2010 by Roger Brumley

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SEPT 20 - 25 SEPT 16-17-18

Dedicated to Jim O’Neal 1950-2010 NEA District Fair Dairy Cattle Superintendent

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Volume 1, No. 27 — Published annually by Northeast Arkansas Fair Association and The Jonesboro Sun, Jonesboro, AR

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Welcome To The Fair!

2010 Northeast Arkansas District Fair Jonesboro, Arkansas

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fair Manager – Jerry W. Reece Assistant Manager – Mitch Johnson President ............................................................................................. Eddie Burris Vice President ............................................................................... Michael Cureton Secretary .................................................................................................John Judd Treasurer.............................................................................................Jeff Deniston Member ............................................................................................. Joe Christian Member ........................................................................................ Randy Barymon President, Jonesboro Jaycees................................................................... Jeff Taylor President, Craighead County Farm Bureau ........................................David Gairhan Associate Member .......................................................................... Larry Worsham Associate Member ...................................................................... Terry Anderson, Jr. Associate Member ..........................................................................Cleo Watkins, Jr. Corresponding Secretary ................................................................ Ronna Huggins Ex-Officio ....................................................................................... Branon Thiesse

The Northeast Arkansas District Fair is composed of the following counties: Clay Craighead Crittenden Cross Greene Independence Jackson Lawrence Lee

Mississippi Monroe Phillips Poinsett Randolph St. Francis White Woodruff

The Northeast Arkansas District Fair Association extends this hearty welcome to you and yours to attend the 2010 fair Monday through Saturday, September 20 - 25. This fair is sponsored by the Jonesboro Jaycees and the Craighead County Farm Bureau and the members of these organizations invite and urge you to attend the event every day during Fair Week. This week-long event officially opens at 12:00 noon on Monday, September 20. The

admission gates will be open at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon on Saturday. No effort has been spared to make this the most successful District Fair. It’s success is due to the wholehearted cooperation of our townspeople and rural families who join together in this undertaking to demonstrate their high regard for each other and their mutual respect for our common problems. This is your fair - and we hope you enjoy it to the fullest.

NOTICE

No roving vendor or solicitor, acting for either a profit or non-profit organization or on his own behalf, shall be permitted on the Fairgrounds of the Craighead Fair Association for the purpose of vending food and soft drinks for the benefit of patrons attending scheduled events therein. All solicitations for either contributions or sale must be made within the confines of a booth or display unless otherwise exempted by this regulation.

G R A N D S TA N D Saturday, Sept. 25 EARL THOMAS CONLEY 7:30 p.m.

TWISTER ALLEY 6:00 p.m.

Arm Band Day 12 noon-11 p.m. All Gate Admission $5.00 Arm Band on the Midway $14.00 for unlimited rides Single ride tickets also available

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Craighead County Fair Association

Presents The NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT

FAIR “Where Old Friends Meet” Co-Sponsored By Craighead County Farm Bureau & Jonesboro Jaycees FINE BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE, PRIZE SWINE, FIELD CROPS, HOME ARTS & HANDICRAFTS, COMMERCIAL BOOTHS, FARM MACHINERY & MORE!

SEPTEMBER 20-25 • Monday thru Saturday FAIR INFORMATION GATES OPEN:

ADMISSIONS

Monday: 12 noon Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. – Saturday: 12 noon

Adults: $500 – Under 12 $200 Saturday/Arm Band Day – All Admissions- $500

SPECIAL DAYS: Monday: BUDDY NIGHT- 2 people ride for the price of one Tuesday: ASU FRESHMAN DAY - All Arkansas State University Freshmen showing ID cards admitted free Wednesday: DOLLAR DAY - Spectacular & Adult Rides $2, Kiddie Rides $1, General Admission $500 Adults, & $200 Children Thursday: SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY/ARM BAND NIGHT All people over 65 admitted free 1 - 6 p.m. Gate Admission: $500 Adult & $200 Children • Arm Band $1200 on Midway - Unlimited Rides - Single Ride Tickets Also Available. Friday: CHILDREN’S DAY - All children under 12 admitted free 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: ARM BAND DAY - All Gate Admission $500 - Arm Band $1400 on Midway • Unlimited Rides Single Ride Tickets Also Available

X ARM BAND 2 ARM BAND NIGHT

Thursday, September 23 - 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Gate Admission: $5.00 Adult & $2.00 Children • Arm Band: $12.00 on The Midway (unlimited rides) • Single ride tickets also available

ARM BAND DAY Saturday, September 25 - 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m. All Gate Admission: $5.00 • Arm Band: $14.00 on The Midway (unlimited rides) • Single ride tickets also available ©Jonesboro Sun

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MONDAY • BUDDY NIGHT: 2 for 1 Rides • DARRYL WORLEY In Concert: 7:30 p.m.... FREE at the Grandstand! • CODY NOEL In Concert: 6:00 p.m.... FREE at the Grandstand!

TUESDAY

GOOD FOOD • • • • • • • • •

• JERROD NIEMANN In Concert: 7:30 p.m.... FREE at the Grandstand! • SHINDIGGERS In Concert: 6:00 p.m.... FREE at the Grandstand!

NONSTOP

ENTERTAINMENT

Petting Zoo Entertainment Talent Show Food Exhibits Crafts Fair Queen Pageant Demolition Derby Der by Lawn Mower Races

WEDNESDAY • DOLLAR DAY General Admission Adults $5.00, Children $2.00 Spectacular and Adult Rides $2.00 • Kiddie Rides $1.00 • TALENT SHOW: Presented by Northeast Arkansas District Fair and

r o F n u F ! e n o y r Eve ARCHWAY AMUSEMENTS, INC.

THURSDAY

• GOSPEL NIGHT JEFF and SHERI EASTER and GAGE FAMILY COUNTRY GOSPEL Rev. Stan Ballard - MC FREE at the Grandstand: 7:00 p.m. • ARM BAND NIGHT $12 (4:00-11:00 p.m. on The Midway) $5.00 & 2.00 Gate Admission Single Ride Tickets Also Available

FRIDAY • NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT... Grandstand, 7:30 p.m. LAWN MOWER RACES FREE at the Arena: 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY • ARM BAND DAY: $5.00 Gate Admission, $14.00 Arm Band on The Midway single ride tickets also available • DEMOLITION DERBY: 7:30 p.m. Arena $4.00 admission charge • TWISTER ALLEY In Concert: 6:00 p.m. FREE at the Grandstand • EARL THOMAS CONLEY In Concert: 7:30 p.m. FREE at the Grandstand

SEPTEMBER 20-25 MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY! CRAIGHEAD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JONESBORO Rides Open at 4 PM • Monday through Friday

Due to insurance regulations, management reserves the right to refuse a ride to anyone who is intoxicated, pregnant or handicapped. Some height and weight restrictions may apply.

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FREE

AT THE

GRANDSTAND!

Monday, September 20 Darryl Worley 7:30 PM and

Cody Noel 6:00 PM

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FREE CONCERT - GRANDSTAND Tuesday, Sept. 21

Jerrod Niemann 7:30 PM

Shindiggers 6:00 PM

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Cody Noel

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6:00 p.m.

Monday September 20th

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Buddy Night

Share the fun AND the ticket price!

Monday, September 20 ©Jonesboro Sun

Brought to you by

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR, ARCHWAY AMUSEMENTS and

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Angie Penny Gary Prince & Sugar Creek STAGE

Tuesday, September 21 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM

Monday, September 20 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM

STAGE

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presented by the Northeast Arkansas District Fair and Archway Amusements

Wednesday, Sept. 22 “In Appreciation of Fair Patrons”

Kiddie Rides $1.00 $ Spectacular & Adult Rides 2.00 GENERAL ADMISSION ADMISSION:: Adults: $5.00 Children $2.00 *Some Height and Weight Restrictions May Apply. Due to insurance regulations management reserves the right to refuse a ride to anyone who is intoxicated, pregnant or handicapped.

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NORTHEAST DISTRICT FAIR PRE-REGISTRATION FORM RETURN TO: NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DISTRICT FAIR

NAME:

________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:

CITY: __________________________________ COUNTY: PHONE:

P.O. BOX 300, JONESBORO, AR 72403-0300 870-933-4565

____________________________________________________ ZIP: ___________________

______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

DIVISION

JR. OR OPEN

BREED

ENTRY DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 PEN AND STALL SPACE WILL BE ASSIGNED BY SUPERINTENDENTS. ONE REGISTRATIONS FORM PER SPECIES (COPIES CAN BE MADE)

SHOW CLASS & NUMBER

SEX

AGE

ANIMAL #

Exhibitor agrees to abide by all rules as stated in fair catalog. Signed: Exhibitor_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paid politic 2010 EXHIBITION LIVESTOCK & POULTRY HEALTH REQUIREMENTS (EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 19, 2001) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Certificates of Veterinary Inspection and Entry Permits: “Certificate of Veterinary Inspection” refers to a legible record (made on an official form issued from the state of origin) by an accredited veterinarian, which shows that the animals listed thereon meet health requirements of the state of destination. It must bear the identification of each animal and separate certificates must be made for each species of animal entered. Entry permits are required on all swine, and on cattle (steers exempt) from Class B and C states only. Permit numbers can be obtained from the State Veterinarian’s office (501) 907-2400 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. a. Must be available on request by animal health officials. b. Individually identify all animals, showing positive identification of each animal by tattoo, ear tag, and registration number or ear notch. Steers should be identified by description. c. Show required tests and/or vaccination. d. Show name and address of owner or exhibitor – this shall be the same name as under which animals are exhibited. 2. Any animal or poultry showing any evidence of infections or contagious disease, or of external parasitism, and animals with active ringworm, lesions (with the resulting loss of hair), multiple warts easily visible without close examination, or atrophic rhinitis will not be permitted to exhibit. 3. All animals entering the grounds, including those shown in pet zoos, children’s barnyard animals, Old McDonald Farms, etc. must meet requirements of their particular species. 4. All animals originating out of areas quarantined because of other diseases (vesicular stomatitis, scabies, etc.) shall not be permitted to enter the State. 5. The Fair Board reserves the right to have a blood and urine laboratory analysis made for any animal at The Northeast Arkansas District Fair. 6. Any exhibitor administering a drug to an animal which would render the carcass unfit for human consumption or any exhibitor of any animal producing an analysis indicating the presence of an unapproved drug that can result in quantitative or qualitative change in the characteristic of the animal will be required to return all premium money and could be banned from further competition. Their name and the lab analysis will be submitted to the USDA & FDA for further investigation and possible prosecution. 7. Disclosure: Any animal receiving medication for any life threatening disease or illness must be registered at the time they are entered in the fair. ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK COUNTY, JR. DISTRICT, AND STATE FAIR LEVEL 1. All animals entering the grounds, including those showing in pet zoos, children’s barnyard animals, Old McDonald Farms, etc. must meet the requirements of their particular species. 2. All livestock must provide own bedding. 3. Arkansas livestock (except for Arkansas sheep, goats, horses, and steers) must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within 90 days prior to exhibition, showing the following: ARKANSAS CATTLE 1. Negative brucellosis test within 90 days prior to exhibition, for females and bulls 6 months of age or over, or 2. Animals originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free herd and Certified herd number is shown on certificate, or 3. Official calf hood vaccinated animals under 18 months of age are not required to be tested if certificate shows record of vaccination. 4. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. 5. All heifers that are 4-12 months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show. 6. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 2009, that are over 12 months of age and are not official calf hood vaccinates will not be allowed to show (unless they are from a Brucellosis Certified free herd).

ARKANSAS SWINE 1. Animals to be tested negative for brucellosis within 90 days of exhibition or originate directly out of Validated herd, with validation number and date of last herd test shown on certificate (barrows exempt). 2. Animals to be tested negative for pseudorabies within 90 days of the exhibition on a test approved by The State Veterinarian or originate directly out of a Qualified Pseudorabies Free herd. 3. Free of other contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases (erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis, etc.). Otherwise they will not be allowed to show and will be released from fairgrounds. ARKANSAS SHEEP Sheep will be inspected on grounds. No sheep showing symptoms of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, sheep pox, and scrapie will be allowed to show. Federal Law requires ALL Breeding Sheep, over 18 months o age and sexually intact sheep for exhibition, to have an official USDA tag or official tattoo PRIOR to movement. ARKANSAS GOATS Goats may be examined on grounds by fair personnel, veterinarians, or state-federal personnel. No goats showing evidence of abscesses and certainly draining abscesses will be allowed to show and may be released by fair officials, veterinarians, or statefederal personnel. Goats showing evidence of any other disease may be released. Federal Law requires ALL Breeding Goats, over 18 months of age and sexually intact goats for exhibition, to have an official USDA tag or official tattoo PRIOR to movement. ARKANSAS POULTRY An official representing the person sponsoring the exhibition shall notify the State Veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition, giving the names, place, inclusive dates and time of the event. The requirements for exhibition are as follows: 1. Pullorum-Typhoid Status – All poultry, including turkeys and excluding waterfowl, present at exhibitions in Arkansas shall have originated from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within ninety (90) days of the movement to the exhibition. This information will be documented on an NPIP Form VS 9-3, NPIP Form VS 9-2 or similar certificate, which will accompany the poultry during the exhibition. 2. Infectious or Contagious Disease – Any poultry showing evidence of infectious of contagious disease or insect infestation will not be permitted to exhibit. 3. Record Keeping – The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at the exhibition. The list shall contain the name and address of each owner, the number, species, breed, variety, type, sex, and Pullorum-Typhoid status of all poultry present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve (12) months. GENERAL RULES: These rules apply to all animal divisions. 1. All exhibitors (Junior and Senior or Open) must have owned and taken possession of their animals at least sixty (60) days prior to the opening day of the Northeast Arkansas District Fair. 2. All livestock divisions will be subject to: To constitute a Breed Show, there must be at least five (5) head and two (2) exhibitors. All breeds with less than this minimum requirement will be assigned to “All other Breeds” (“AOB”). a. All Breeds assigned to “All other Breeds” shall have a Grand Champion selected and award presented. i. Award shall be Forty Dollars ($40) and a Rosette. 3. All rules and regulations herein are subject to change without notice. 4. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS. TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED FOR WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: 1. Grand Champion Steer and Reserve Champion Steer. 2. Grand Champion Market Hog and Reserve Champion Hog. 3. Dairy Showmanship – Junior and Adult. 4. Beef Showmanship – Pee-Wee, Junior and Senior – trophies given immediately following the show.

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Swine Showmanship – Junior – trophies given immediately following the show. Goat Showmanship – Junior – trophies given immediately following the show. Sheep Showmanship – Junior – trophies given immediately following the show. Grand Champion Market Lamb – Trophy Livestock Exhibitors Neatness and Arrangement Award, during entire show. An award for First and Second Place will be presented to the adults and juniors that are selected for keeping their beef and exhibits neat, clean and kept arranged properly during the entire fair. The purpose of this contest is to encourage all exhibitors to have a neat appearing exhibit for the attending public to observe. The contest will be judged by a special committee. 10. Livestock Judging Contest for both 4-H and FFA bonafide members certified by Vo-Ag Instructors or County Extension Agents. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st Place Junior and Senior teams – The junior must not have reached 14 years by September 1, 2010 and the senior must be 14 by September 1, 2010. 11. Showmanship Junior and Senior – The junior must not have reached 14 years by September 1, 2010 and the senior must be 14 by September 1, 2010. 12. Poultry Best of Show – Junior and Adult. PLEASE NOTE: The department superintendent will be responsible and advise all contestants of the rules and regulations for competing for the above awards. BEEF CATTLE DIVISION JUNIOR AND OPEN COMPETITION SUPERINTENDENT – TOMMY HILL (870) 236-8137 – (870) 236-3081 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS – LANCE BLYTHE, ALLEN DAVIS ALL ANIMALS ENTERING FAIRGROUNDS INCLUDING THOSE SHOWN IN PET ZOOS, CHILDREN’S BARNYARD ANIMALS, OLD MCDONALD FARMS, ETC. WILL BE SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS LIVESTOCK DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS (NO DOGS ALLOWED) 1. Livestock competition is open to Northeast Arkansas District only. 2. All livestock pre-entries will be due by September 10, 2010. Mail to: Northeast Arkansas District Fair, P.O. Box 300, Jonesboro, AR 72403-0300. 3. All SENIOR Beef Cattle entries can be brought in Sunday, September 19. All SENIOR Beef Cattle entries must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Monday Morning, September 20, 2010. These animals will be released on Wednesday, September 22, at 3:00 p.m. 4. All JUNIOR Beef Cattle entries must be in place no later than 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22. These animals will be released at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25. 5. Any animal going to another show will be released with proof of entry from the other show and approved by Superintendent. 6. The SENIOR Beef Cattle show will be on Tuesday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m. 7. The JUNIOR Beef Cattle show will be on Friday, September 24, at 9:00 a.m. 8. Cattle bedding shall be wood shavings. (EXHIBITORS MUST PROVIDE OWN BEDDING) No straw or rice hulls will be used. There will be NO smoking in the livestock barns or other stall areas. 9. The fairgrounds will be open at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, September 19, 2010. 10. SPECIAL NOTE: Arkansas livestock (except sheep, goats, slaughter steers) must be accompanied by a health certificate issued within 90 days prior to exhibition. 11. The Junior Division will be open to 4-H members currently enrolled in a 4-H Club and FFA members who are currently paid members of an FFA Chapter. 12. All exhibitors (Junior and Adult or Open) must have owned and taken possession of their animals at least 60 days prior to the fair. 13. All Breeding Classes must be registered in exhibitors name and papers available for check-in. All non-registered (grade) heifer cattle will be shown as “Commercial” heifers. No non-registered bulls will be shown. 14. Classes will be broken by hip height in commercial heifers. 15. All exhibits must be cleaned by Noon daily by the exhibitor and waste disposed of daily in designated areas or exhibit may be sent home and/or prize money revoked. 16. The decision of the judge is final. 17. All animals must be exhibited in the show ring or designated area to receive premium money. 18. Cash will be awarded in addition to the Rosette of Grand Champion animal, and to the Reserve Grand Champion animal of each breed of livestock. 19. Exhibitors will be limited to three entries per class. 20. Exhibitors may not show any animal in more than one show (may not show in Junior Show and then in the Open Show – same animal). 21. The Junior Showmanship Contest will be open to any Junior and any animal in the fair. The showmanship contestant does not have to be an exhibitor in this year’s fair. 22. Tie out time will be 9:00 p.m. each night. 23. The Fair Association is not liable for loss, damage, or injury to any exhibit or animal during the show. 24. A night watchman will be provided by the Fair Association. 25. Negative brucellosis test within 90 days prior to exhibition for females and bulls 6 months of age and over, OR 26. Animals originated from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd and were included in the last herd test, and certified herd number and date of last test shown on health certificate, OR 27. Officially vaccinated animals under 18 months of age are not required to be tested if health certificate shows record of vaccination. 28. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. 29. All heifers that are 4-12 months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show. 30. Steers shall be subject to a health inspection on exhibition grounds. 31. NO LIVESTOCK IS TO BE TIED ON CHAIN LINK FENCE. 32. BREEDS WITH LESS THAN 5 HEAD AND 2 EXHIBITORS WILL BE SHOWN AS “ALL OTHER BREEDS”. 33. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS. CLASS 1. Late Junior Bull Calves (Calved between March 1 and April 30, 2010) 2. Early Junior Bull Calves (Calved between Jan 1 and Feb 28, 2010) 3. Late Senior Bull Calves (Calved between Nov 1 and Dec 31, 2009) 4. Early Senior Bull Calves (Calved between Sept 2 and Oct 31, 2009) 5. Late Summer Yearling Bulls (Calved between July 1 and Aug 31, 2009) 6. Early Summer Yearling Bulls (Calved between May 1 and June 30, 2009) 7. Junior Yearling Bulls (Calved between Jan 1 and Apr 30, 2009) 8. Senior Yearling Bulls (Calved between Sept 1 and Dec 31, 2008) 9. Summer Senior Yearling Bulls (Calved between May 1 and Aug 31, 2008) 10. Two Year Old Bulls (Calved between Jan 1 and April 30 2008) 11. Grand Champion Bull 12. Reserve Grand Champion

DOLLARS 1st 2nd $40 $32

3rd $24

4th $16

13. Three Bulls owned by Exhibitor $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 14. Two Bulls owned & bred by Exhibitor $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 15. Late Junior Heifer Calves $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between Mar 1 and Apr 30, 2010) 16. Early Junior Heifer Calves $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between Jan 1 and February 25, 2010) 17. Late Senior Heifer Calves $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between Nov 1 and Dec 31, 2009) 18. Early Senior Heifer Calves $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between Sept 1 and Oct 31, 2009) 19. Late Summer Yearling Heifer $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between Jul 1 and Aug 31, 2009) 20. Early Summer Yearling Heifer $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between May 1 and Jun 30, 2009) 21. Junior Yearling Heifer $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between Jan 1 and Apr 30, 2009) 22. Senior Yearling Heifer $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between Sept 1 and Dec 31, 2008) 23. Summer Senior Yearling Heifer $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between May 1 and Aug 31, 2008) 24. Two Year Old Heifer $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Calved between Jan 1 and Apr 30, 2008) 25. Grand Champion Heifer Rosette + $40 26. Reserve Grand Champion Heifer Rosette + $20 27. Get of Sire $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Four animals from above classes with both sexes represented. Need not be owned by exhibitor. Registration papers shown.) 28. Junior Get of Sire $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 (Three animals both sexes represented from classes 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18. Need not be owned by exhibitor. Registration papers shown.) 29. Cow-Calf Pair, both registered $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 No age requirements on cow, calf must be 4 months of age or older and may be shown in individual class of show. 30. BEST OF ALL BREEDS (FEMALE) $40 31. BEST OF ALL BREEDS (MALE) $40

MARKET BEEF (JUNIOR EXHIBITORS ONLY) Market steers or heifers will follow the Arkansas State Fair rule concerning baby teeth. CLASS

DOLLARS 1st 2nd 3rd $40 $36 $32

1. Feeder Calf (up to 650 lbs) 2. Prospect Steer a. Class 1 (651-800 lbs.) b. Class 2 (801-950 lbs.) 3. Grand Champion Prospect Steer 4. Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer 5. Market Steers/Heifer a. Class 1 (951-1100 lbs.) b. Class 2 (1101-1250 lbs.) c. Class 3 (1251-1400 lbs.) 6. Grand Champion Market Calf 7. Reserve Grand Champion Market Calf 8. All Market Calves grading prime 9. All Market Calves grading choice 10. All Market Calves grading good

5th $24

6th $20

7th $16

8th $12

9th 10th $8 $4

$40 $36 $32 $40 $36 $32 Rosette + $40 Rosette + $40

$28 $28

$24 $24

$20 $20

$16 $16

$12 $12

$8 $8

$4 $4

$40 $36 $32 $40 $36 $32 $40 $36 $32 Rosette + $40 Rosette + $20 $16 $24 $16

$28 $28 $28

$24 $24 $24

$20 $20 $20

$16 $16 $16

$12 $12 $12

$8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4

DAIRY CATTLE DIVISION JUNIOR AND OPEN COMPETITION SUPERINTENDENT – JOE GAMMILL

5th $8

Minority Breeds & ages – Open to all registered and grade dairy breeds: Jersey, Guernsey, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Holstein, Milking Shorthorn, etc. GENERAL RULES 1. Animals must comply with current health regulations (health papers required). 2. Exhibitors will be limited to two entries in each class. 3. A Junior and Senior Showmanship winner will be picked in the Showmanship Contest. The winner will be presented a trophy. 4. All dairy cattle pre-entries will be due September 10, 2010. Mail to Northeast Arkansas District Fair, P.O. Box 300, Jonesboro, AR 72403-0300. 5. Date of Judging will be posted in barn. 6. Exhibitor entries in JUNIOR AND SENIOR Dairy Cattle Divisions can be brought in Sunday, September 19, 2010. JUNIOR AND SENIOR Dairy Cattle entries must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning, September 20, 2010. These animals will be released on Wednesday, September 22 at 3:00 p.m. 7. Any animal going to another show will be released with proof of entry from the other show and approved by the Superintendent. 8. The JUNIOR AND SENIOR Dairy Cattle Show will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. 9. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS.

$40

$32

$24

$16

CLASS

$40

$32

$24

$16

1. Junior Bull Calf (Calved after Mar 1, 2010, must be 4 months old) 2. Junior Champion Bull Calf 3. Senior Bull Calf (Calved between Sep 1 2010 – Feb 28, 2010) 4. Senior Champion Bull Calf 5. Grand Champion Bull Calf 6. Reserve Champion Bull Calf 7. Junior Heifer Calf (Calved after Mar 1, 2010, must be 4 months old) 8. Intermediate Heifer Calf (Calved between Dec 1, 2009 – Feb 28, 2010) 9. Senior Heifer Calf (Calved between Sep 1, 2009 – Nov 30, 2009) 10. Summer Yearling (Calved between Jun 1, 2009 – Aug 31, 2009) 11. Junior Yearling Heifer (Calved between Mar 1, 2008 – May 31, 2008)

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

Rosette + $40 Rosette + $20

4th $28

1st $40

DOLLARS 2nd 3rd $32 $24

4th $16

5th $8

Rosette $40

$32

$16

$24

Rosette Rosette + $40 Rosette + $20 $40 $32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

$40

$32

$24

$16

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www.jonesborosun.com 12. Intermediate Senior Yearling Heifer $40 $32 (Calved between Dec 1, 2008 – Feb 28, 2009) 13. Senior Yearling Heifer $40 $32 (Calved between Sep 1, 2008 – Nov 30, 2008) 14. Junior Champion Female Rosette (Classes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) 15. Junior Two Year Old $40 $32 (Calved between Mar 1, 2007 – Aug 31, 2008) 16. Senior Two Year Old $40 $32 (Calved between Sept 1, 2007 – Feb 28, 2008) 17. Three Year Old Cow $40 $32 (Calved between Sep 1, 2006 – Aug 31, 2007) 18. Four Year Old Cow $40 $32 (Calved between Sep 1, 2004 – Aug 31, 2006) 19. Five & Older Cow $40 $32 (Calved before Aug 31, 2005) 20. Aged Cow $40 $32 (Calved before Aug 31, 2003) 21. Dry Cow $40 $32 (Any age, must have completed one lactation) 22. Senior Champion Female Rosette (Classes 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) 23. Grand Champion Female Rosette + $40 (Classes 14 & 22) 24. Reserve Champion Female Rosette + 20 25. Get of Sire $40 $32 (4 animals, same sire, any age, either sex above classes; one entry per exhibitor) 26. Produce of Dam $40 $32 (2 animals, any age, either sex; one entry per exhibitor) 27. Best three females $40 $32 (Any age, owned by exhibitor; one entry per exhibitor) 28. Dams & Daughter $40 $32 (One entry per exhibitor) 29. Best Udder (Mature Cow) $40 $32 (One entry per exhibitor)

$24

$16

$24

$16

SWINE – ADULT COMPETITION Special Rule: Registration papers will be required on all Breeding Classes. CLASS

$24

$16

$24

$16

$24

$16

$24

$16

$24

$16

$24

$16

$24

$16

1. 9-12 months Boar 2. 5-9 months Boar 3. 3-5 months Boar 4. Champion Boar 5. Yearling sows over 1 year, but under 2 6. 9-12 months Gilt 7. 5-9 months Gilt 8. 3-5 months Gilt 9. Champion Female 10. 9-12 months Commercial Gilt 11. 6-8 months Commercial Gilt 12. 3-6 months Commercial Gilt

DOLLARS 1st $20 $20 $20 Ribbon $20 $20 $20 $20 Ribbon $20 $20 $20

2nd $16 $16 $16

3rd $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4

$16 $16 $16 $16

$12 $12 $12 $12

$8 $8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4 $4

$16 $16 $16

$12 $12 $12

$8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4

SWINE – JUNIOR COMPETITION Special Rule: Registration papers will be required on all Breeding Classes. CLASS

$24

$16

$24

$16

$24

$16

$24

$16

$24

$16

SWINE DIVISION ADULT AND JUNIOR COMPETITION SUPERINTENDENT – DOUG WARD ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS – HOMER LENDERMAN & CASSIE ROGERS ALL ANIMALS ENTERING FAIRGROUNDS INCLUDING THOSE SHOWN IN PET ZOOS, CHILDREN’S BARNYARD ANIMALS, OLD MCDONALD FARMS, ETC. WILL BE SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS. SWINE DIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All swine pre-entries will be due by September 10, 2010. Mail to: Northeast Arkansas District Fair, P.O. Box 300, Jonesboro, AR 72403-0300. 2. All swine must have a numbered ear tag for identification in the animal’s ear, prior to entering the fairgrounds. No animals may be tagged at the show. This number must be different than the heard health tag in the swine’s ear. 3. Exhibitor entries in the SENIOR Swine Division can be brought in Sunday, September 19. All SENIOR swine entries must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning, September 20, 2010. These animals will be released on Wednesday, September 22, at 3:00 p.m. 4. JUNIOR swine entries must be in place no late that 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22. These animals will be released at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25. 5. All swine & sheep must notify show superintendent NO LATER THAN THE COMPLETION OF THE SHOW if they will be removing their animals earlier than the scheduled dismissal time due to exhibition in the Mid-South Fair. Exhibitors must show proof of entry in the form of a fair pass for livestock to the Mid-South Show. Any animal leaving early without approval from the Superintendent will be subject to forfeiting of premium. 6. All Breeding Classes of Swine in both Adult and Junior Divisions must be registered. 7. All Breeding Animals will be registered except in Grade Classes. 8. All Adult Division exhibitors must own, have possession and have purchased their animals at least 60 days prior to the fair. 9. All Junior Division exhibitors must own their animals, have purchased and taken possession at least 60 days prior to the fair. 10. Swine owners will be responsible for providing bedding (no straw or rice hulls) and feeding tor their animals throughout the show. The Association will make every effort to see that all entries are cared for and protected at all times, but will not assume liability for any injury or death. 11. A night watchman will be provided by the Livestock Show Association. 12. All animals must be exhibited in the show ring or designated area. 13. The Association reserves the right to interpret its rules and to determine all differences in regard thereto. 14. All announcements made in this publication are subject to change and the Association reserves the right to make any changes at any time. 15. The judges’ decision will be final. 16. The Adult Division will be for adult exhibitors and others not exhibiting in the Junior Division. 17. Junior exhibitors will be given the opportunity to enter their animals in either the Junior or Adult division, but cannot enter in both. This applies “Across the Board”, for example, if an exhibitor chooses “Adult” in swine, they must show “Adult” in beef, etc. 18. Animals having no competition or animals not meriting first place will be placed according to the Danish System. 19. No exhibitor will be permitted to drive more than two animals in any one class. 20. All breeds will be judged separately – grade animals will be judged according to the breed they most closely represent. 21. All animals must be accompanied by a health certificate signed by a licensed D.V.M. within 60 days of the show dates. ALL HOGS ENTERING FAIR MUST HAVE A PREMISE ID. 22. Animals to be tested negative for brucellosis within 90 days of exhibition or originating out of Validated Herd, with validation number and date of last herd date test shown on certificate. 23. Animals to be tested negative for Pseudorabies within 90 days of the exhibition on a test approved by the State Veterinarian out of Qualified Pseudorabies Free Herd. 24. Free of other contagious, infections, and communicable diseases (erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis, etc.); otherwise they will not be allowed to show and will be released from fairgrounds. 25. All exhibits must be cleaned by exhibitor and waste disposed of daily in designated areas or exhibit may be sent home and/or prize money revoked. 26. The SENIOR swine show will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. 27. The JUNIOR swine show will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2010. 28. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS.

DOLLARS 1st $20 $20 $20 Ribbon $20 $20 $20 $20 Ribbon $20 $20 $20

2nd $16 $16 $16

3rd $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4

$16 $16 $16 $16

$12 $12 $12 $12

$8 $8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4 $4

$16 $16 $16

$12 $12 $12

$8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4

MARKET HOGS Market hogs will be divided into 9 classes based on weight. All hogs must weigh between 200 and 280 lbs. CLASS 1. Class 1 2. Class 2 3. Class 3 4. Division Champion 5. Class 4 6. Class 5 7. Class 6 8. Division Champion 9. Class 7 10. Class 8 11. Class 9 12. Division Champion 13. Grand Champion 14. Reserve Grand Champion All swine grading USDA #1 will receive $20.00.

DOLLARS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th $20 $18 $16 $14 $20 $18 $16 $14 $20 $18 $16 $14 $30 $15 + Rosette $20 $18 $16 $14 $20 $18 $16 $14 $20 $18 $16 $14 $30 $15 + Rosette $20 $18 $16 $14 $20 $18 $16 $14 $20 $18 $16 $14 $30 $15 + Rosette Rosette + $50 Rosette + $25

5th $12 $12 $12

6th $10 $10 $10

7th $8 $8 $8

8th $6 $6 $6

$12 $12 $12

$10 $10 $10

$8 $8 $8

$6 $6 $6

$12 $12 $12

$10 $10 $10

$8 $8 $8

$6 $6 $6

SPECIAL AWARD BY UNITED DUROC REGISTRY In shows such as the Northeast Arkansas District Fair that include a market barrow show in the junior, with different breeds competing for grand champion overall the Duroc Registry offers $7.50 cash to the owner of the grand champion barrow, provided it is a recorded Duroc Boar and out of a recorded dam. In the event that gifts show as well as barrows in a market hog show such as the Northeast Arkansas District Fair, a Duroc Gilt out of a registered sire and dam is eligible for $7.50. If this is the case and if there is an all-breed show of gilts in which a champion is named, registered Duroc gilt that is named champion over all breeds is eligible for the $7.50. No market premium will be paid on No. 2 and No. 3. GOAT DIVISION OPEN AND JUNIOR COMPETITION SUPERINTENDENT – TRUMAN EXUM ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS – LANCE BLYTHE, CEA 4-H & ERIC GRANT, CEA-AG & JIMMY WEST ALL ANIMALS ENTERING GROUNDS INCLUDING THOSE SHOWN IN PET ZOOS, CHILDREN’S BARNYARD ANIMALS, OLD MCDONALD FARMS, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS. GENERAL RULES 1. All goat pre-entries will be due by September 10, 2010. Mail to: Northeast Arkansas District Fair, P.O. Box 300, Jonesboro, AR 72403-0300. 2. Exhibitor entries in the OPEN Dairy Goat Divisions can be brought in Sunday, September 19. All OPEN Dairy Goat entries must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning, September 20, 2010. These animals will be released on Wednesday, September 22, at 3:00 p.m. 3. JUNIOR Goat division entries must be in place no late that 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22. All JUNIOR Goat entries must be in place by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, September 22, 2010. These animals will be released at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25. 4. When filling out the entry forms, the animal’s age should correspond to the age it will be at the time of the show. 5. Exhibitors will be limited to two entries per class. 6. To constitute a Breed Show, there must be a minimum of five (4) animals and two (2) exhibitors. If five animals are not represented, these animals will be shown as All Other Breeds. 7. General Rules set down by the Fair Board will apply to the Goat Show. 8. Registration papers on all registered classes and recorded grades over two (2) years of age and/or stamped duplicate application for registration for animals under two (2) years will be required. 9. Animals should be clipped at home – NOT at the fairgrounds. 10. All stalls should be marked with name of dairy or owners’ name and address. 11. Any animal going to another show will be released with proof of entry from the other show and approval of the Superintendent. 12. All breeds and recorded grades shall be shown separately. 13. Fair personnel, veterinarians, or state and federal personnel may examine goats at any time. Goats showing evidence of abscess

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www.jonesborosun.com and certainly draining abscesses will not be allowed to show and may be released by fair officials, veterinarians, or state-federal personnel. Goats showing evidence of any other disease may be released. 14. Federal Law requires ALL Breeding Goats over 18 months of age and sexually intact goats for exhibition, to have an official USDA tag or official tattoo PRIOR to movement. 15. The OPEN Dairy Goat Show will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2010. 16. The JUNIOR Goat Show will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010. 17. Dairy Goats will be shown in the Show Ring. 18. Late arrivals by permission ONLY. 19. Junior showmen may show in the Open of Junior Divisions, but will not be allowed to participate in both. 20. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS.

GRADE DIVISION CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Does under 2 years that have never freshened Does that have freshened GRADE DOE CHAMPION (by breed) RESERVE GRADE DOE CHAMPION (by breed)

DOLLARS 1st 2nd $20 $16 $20 $16 Rosette Rosette

3rd $12 $12

4th $8 $8

5th $4 $4

GRAND CHAMPION (All Breeds) Junior Champion, Senior Champion, and Grade Champion shall compete for Grand Champion. The winner will receive a rosette. JUNIOR DAIRY GOATS JUNIOR DOE DIVISION (any doe under 24 months of age that has never freshened)

CLASS 1. Does, 3 months and younger 2. Does, 3-6 months 3. Does, 7-9 months 4. Does, 10-12 months 5. Yearlings, 13-24 months 6. JUNIOR DOE CHAMPION (by breed) 7. RESERVE JUNIOR DOE CHAMPION (by breed) 8. Bucks, 3 months and younger 9. Bucks, 4-6 months 10. Bucks, 7-9 months 11. JUNIOR BUCK CHAMPION 12. RESERVE JUNIOR BUCK CHAMPION

DOLLARS 1st $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 Rosette Rosette $20 $20 $20 Rosette Rosette

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION (All Breeds) Those losing in the Grand Champion shall compete for Reserve Grand Champion. The winner will receive a Rosette.

CLASS 2nd $16 $16 $16 $16 $16

3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

$16 $16 $16

$12 $12 $12

$8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4

SENIOR DOE DIVISION (any doe that has ever freshened) DOLLARS 1st 2nd Does under 24 months $20 $16 Does 24 – 35 months $20 $16 Does over 3 years $20 $16 SENIOR DOE CHAMPION (by breed) Rosette RESERVE SENIOR DOE CHAMPION (by breed) Rosette

CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Does under 2 years that have never freshened Does that have freshened GRADE DOE CHAMPION (by breed) RESERVE GRADE DOE CHAMPION (by breed)

GRADE DIVISION DOLLARS 1st 2nd $20 $16 $20 $16 Rosette Rosette

3rd $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4

3rd $12 $12

4th $8 $8

5th $4 $4

BEST UDDER IN EACH DAIRY BREED To be milked in ring, if judge so desires. All milking does must compete. CLASS 1. Junior Division – Best Udder

DOLLARS 1st 2nd $16 $12

3rd $8

4th $4

5th $2

1. Open Division (Best Udder)

OPEN DAIRY GOAT SHOW JUNIOR DOE DIVISION (any doe under 24 months of age that has never freshened) CLASS DOLLARS 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Doe kids 3 months $20 $16 $12 2. Doe kids 3-6 months $20 $16 $12 3. Doe kids 7-12 months $20 $16 $12 4. Doe kids 13-24 months $20 $16 $12 5. JUNIOR DOE CHAMPION (by breed) Rosette 6. RESERVE JUNIOR DOE CHAMPION (by breed) Rosette 7. Bucks 3 months $20 $16 $12 8. Bucks 3-6 months $20 $16 $12 9. Bucks 7-12 months $20 $16 $12 10. GRAND CHAMPION BUCK Rosette 11. RESERVE CHAMPION BUCK Rosette SENIOR DOE DIVISION (any doe that has ever freshened) DOLLARS 1st 2nd Does under 2 years $20 $16 Does 24-35 months $20 $16 Does over 3 years $20 $16 SENIOR DOE CHAMPION (by breed) Rosette RESERVE SENIOR DOE CHAMPION (by breed) Rosette

4th $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4

$8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4

4th $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4

CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3rd $12 $12 $12

5th $4

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

$12 $12 $12 $12

$8 $8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4 $4

3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

JUNIOR BOER GOATS CLASS 1. Does, under 3 months 2. Does, 3-6 months 3. Does, 7-9 months 4. Does, 10-12 months 5. Yearling does, 13-24 months 6. Does over 2 years 7. CHAMPION DOE 8. RESERVE CHAMPION DOE 9. Bucks, under 3 months 10. Bucks,3-6 months 11. Bucks 7-9 months 12. Bucks 10-12 months 13. CHAMPION BUCK 14. RESERVE CHAMPION BUCK

CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Doe Kids, 3 months and younger Doe Kids, 3-6 months Doe Kids, 6-9 months Doe Kids, 9-12 months Yearling Does, 12-16 months Yearling Does, 16-20 months Yearling Does, 20-24 months GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE DOE RESERVE CHAMPION PERCENTAGE DOE

1st $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 Rosette Rosette $20 $20 $20 $20 Rosette Rosette

2nd $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16

$16 $16 $16 $16

JUNIOR PERCENTAGE DOES DOLLARS 1st 2nd $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 Rosette Rosette

DOLLARS 3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

JUNIOR COMMERCIAL GOATS Non-registered goats CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

JUNIOR DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP PEE-WEE SHOWMANSHIP AGES 8 AND UNDER – TROPHY JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP AGES 9 THRU 13 – TROPHY SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP AGES 14 THRU 18 – TROPHY

4th $8

JUNIOR BOER GOATS BOER GOAT SECTIONS 1. Percentage Does (50-87% Boer) (Papers required) 2. Fullblood (15/16 or 93.7% Boer and higher)/Purebred Does 3. Fullblood (21/32 or 96.8% Boer and higher)/Pureblood Bucks

GRAND CHAMPION (All Breeds) Junior Champion, Senior Champion, and Grade Champion shall compete for Grand Champion. The winner will receive a rosette. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION (All Breeds) Those losing in the Grand Champion shall compete for Reserve Grand Champion. The winner will receive a Rosette.

BEST UDDER IN EACH DAIRY BREED To be milked in ring, if judge so desires. All milking does must compete. DOLLARS 1st 2nd 3rd $20 $16 $12

Does, under 3 months Does, 3-6 months Does, 7-9 months Does, 10-12 mont Yearling does, 13-24 months Does over 2 years CHAMPION DOE RESERVE CHAMPION DOE

DOLLARS 1st $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 Rosette Rosette

2nd $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16

JUNIOR MARKET GOATS ALL ANIMALS ENTERING GROUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Exhibitor entries in the JUNIOR Market Goat division can be brought in Wednesday, September 22. JUNIOR Market Goat entries must be in place by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010. These animals will be released on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. 2. The Superintendent will release any animal going to another show with proof of entry from that show. 3. General Rules set down by the Fair Board will apply to the Junior Market Goat Show. 4. Both does and wethers will be allowed to show. Does shown in ANY OTHER SHOW may not be shown in the market show. 5. Minimum weight will be 30 lbs., no maximum. Entries will be divided into classes by weight after weigh-in. 6. All goats must have baby teeth. 7. Any breed of goat or cross may be shown. 8. Goats may be horned, but horns must be tipped for safety. 9. All goats stalled shall be marked with the owner’s name and address. 10. Fair personnel, veterinarians, or state and federal personnel may examine goats at any time. Goats showing evidence of abscesses and certainly draining abscesses will not be allowed to show and may be released by fair officials, veterinarians, or state and federal personnel. Goats showing evidence of any other disease may be released. Federal Law requires ALL Breeding Goats over 18 months of age and sexually intact goats for exhibition to have an official USDA tag or official tattoo PRIOR to movement. 11. Junior Market Goats will be shown in the Show Ring. 12. Late arrivals by permission only. 13. Junior Market Goat Show will follow all other Junior Divisions; with the first being Junior Dairy Goats at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010. 14. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS.

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www.jonesborosun.com OFFICIAL SHOW CLASSES 2010 The following awards will be paid on a placing basis for the following places in each weight class. CLASS $30

1st $27

2nd $24

3rd $21

4th $18

DOLLARS 5th 6th $15 $12

7th $9

8th $6

9th $3

10th

PEE-WEE SHOWMANSHIP 8 AND UNDER – TROPHY JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 9 THRU 13 – TROPHY SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 14 THRU 18 – TROPHY OPEN BOER GOATS BOER GOAT SECTIONS 1. Percentage Does (50-87% Boer) (Papers required) 2. Fullblood (15/16 or 93.7% Boer and higher)/Purebred Does 3. Fullblood (21/32 or 96.8% Boer and higher)/Pureblood Bucks CLASS 1. Does, under 3 months 2. Does, 3-6 months 3. Does, 7-9 months 4. Does, 10-12 months 5. Yearling does, 13-24 months 6. Does over 2 years 7. CHAMPION DOE 8. RESERVE CHAMPION DOE 9. Bucks, under 3 months 10. Bucks,3-6 months 11. Bucks 7-9 months 12. Bucks 10-12 months 13. CHAMPION BUCK 14. RESERVE CHAMPION BUCK

CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Does, under 3 months Does, 3-6 months Does, 7-9 months Does, 10-12 months Yearling does, 13-24 months Does over 2 years CHAMPION DOE RESERVE CHAMPION DOE

2nd $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16

3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

$16 $16 $16 $16

$12 $12 $12 $12

$8 $8 $8 $8

$4 $4 $4 $4

3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

OPEN PERCENTAGE DOES DOLLARS 1st 2nd $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 Rosette Rosette OPEN COMMERCIAL GOATS Non-registered goats DOLLARS 1st 2nd $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 $20 $16 Rosette Rosette

POULTRY DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT – EVELYN MITCHUSSON (870) 930-0651 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS – TRUMAN EXUM, MARVIN MCCAIN, LOUISE MCCAIN, AND HAROLD MITCHUSSON PULLORUM TESTING ON THE FAIRGROUNDS: SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2010 – 5:00 TO 7:00 P.M. THERE WILL BE NO TYPE OF PULLORUM-TYPHOID TESTING DONE ON THE DAY OF ENTERING YOUR ANIMALS. TESTING SHOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO ENTERING. ALL ANIMALS ENTERING THE GROUNDS INCLUDING THOSE SHOWN IN PET ZOOS, CHILDREN’S BARNYARD ANIMALS, OLD MCDONALD FARMS, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS. NO GEESE OR TURKEYS ARE ALLOWED. ONE DAY PASS ONLY FOR EXHIBITORS. 1. Exhibitor entries in the Poultry Division must be in place by 12:00 Noon, Monday, September 20, 2010. The Junior and Senior Poultry Show will be Tuesday, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. 2. Poultry will be released on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. Any poultry going to another show will be released with proof of entry from the other show and approved by Superintendent. 3. A minimum of 25 birds must be pre-registered or the show will be canceled. 4. No more than three (3) birds per cage. 5. All poultry must be free of disease and open wounds or sores. 6. All officials representing the person sponsoring the exhibition shall notify the State Veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition giving the names, place, inclusive dates and times of the event. The requirements for exhibition are as follows: a. Pullorum-Typhoid Status – All poultry excluding waterfowl present at exhibitions in Arkansas shall have originated from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within ninety (90) days of the movement to the exhibition. This information will be documented on an NPIP Form VS 9-3, NPIP Form VS 9-2, or similar certificate which will accompany the poultry during the exhibition. b. Record Keeping – The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at the exhibition. The list shall contain the name and address of each owner, the number, species, breed, variety, type, sex, and Pullorum-Typhoid status of all poultry present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve months. 7. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS. 8. All entries will be judged by breed. Classes are open for Adult and Junior exhibitors. There must be a minimum of six (6) exhibitors in each class or it will be an Open Show. The classes are as follows: POULTRY COMPETITION All poultry must be free of insects and open sores. CLASS- POULTRY 1. Pairs, Cock/Hen

$8 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $5 $3 $10 $10

CLASS- DUCKS

DOLLARS 1st $6 $6 $6

1. Pairs, Young 2. Pairs, Old 3. BEST OF SHOW, Pairs

Rosette

CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

DOLLARS 1st $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 Rosette Rosette $20 $20 $20 $20 Rosette

2. Pairs, Cockerel/Pullet 3. Trios, Young (1 Cockerel & 2 Pullets) 4. Trios, Old (2 Hens & 1 Cock) 5. Pens, 3 Pullets 6. Pairs, Broiler (Jr. only) 7. Pens, Broiler (Jr. only) 8. GRAND OVERALL 9. RESERVE OVERALL 10. BEST OF SHOW (Large Fowl) 11. BEST OF SHOW (Bantam)

DOLLARS 1st 2nd $8 $6

3rd $4

$6 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9

$4 $6 $6 $6 $6 $6

2nd $4 $4 $4

3rd $2 $2 $2

All poultry will be shown in a class with its own breed. There will also be a mixed breed class judged. All entries must be checked in by the superintendent upon arrival for pen assignments. FEED AND WATER WILL BE PROVIDED. RABBIT DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT – KIM WILLIAMS-HOPKINS (870) 931-PETS (email: adorablepetsgrooming@hotmail.com) ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS – SHEA HALLETT, CHERYL RENFRO AND CHRISTINE FIELDER ALL ANIMALS ENTERING THE GROUNDS INCLUDING THOSE SHOWN IN PET ZOOS, CHILDREN’S BARNYARD ANIMALS, OLD MCDONALD FARMS, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS. Please notify Superintendent if your Rabbits are pedigreed or registered upon arrival. 1. All entries can be brought in Sunday, September 19 between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. or Monday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. All entries must be checked in by the superintendent upon arrival for pen assignments. FEED AND WATER WILL BE PROVIDED. 2. Exhibitor entries in the Rabbit Division must be in place by 12:00 Noon, Monday, September 20, 2010. All entries will be released Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. Any animal going to another show will be released with proof of entry from the other show and approved by Superintendent. 3. All rabbits must be pre-registered by September 10, 2010. Mail to: Northeast Arkansas District Fair, P.O. Box 300, Jonesboro, AR 72403-0300. 4. RABBIT SHOW WILL BE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, AT 9:00 A.M. 5. A minimum of 25 rabbits must be pre-registered or the show will be canceled. 6. No more than two animals per cage. 7. All animals must be free of disease and open wounds or sores. All rabbits must be free of ear mites and open sores. 8. An official representing the person sponsoring the exhibition shall notify the State Veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition giving the names, place, inclusive dates, and time of the event. 9. All rabbits will be shown in a class with its own breed. There will also be a mixed breed class judge. 10. Limit 3 entries of the same breed, age, sex per category. Example: 3 mini Lop, young does, 3 mini Lop young buck, 3 m ini Lop old doe, 3 mini Lop old buck. 11. All entries will be judged by breed. Classes are open for Adult and Junior exhibitors. 12. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS. 13. The classes are as follows: RABBIT – ADULT COMPETITION CLASS DOLLARS 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Young Doe $4 $3 $2 2. Old Doe $4 $3 $2 3. Young Buck $4 $3 $2 4. Old Buck $4 $3 $2 5. GRAND OVERALL, Young $5 6. GRAND OVERALL, Old $5 7. RESERVE OVERALL, Young $3 8. RESERVE OVERALL, Old $3 9. BEST OF SHOW $10 RABBIT – JUNIOR COMPETITION CLASS DOLLARS 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Young Doe $4 $3 $2 2. Old Doe $4 $3 $2 3. Young Buck $4 $3 $2 4. Old Buck $4 $3 $2 5. GRAND OVERALL, Young $5 6. GRAND OVERALL, Old $5 7. RESERVE OVERALL, Young $3 8. RESERVE OVERALL, Old $3 9. BEST OF SHOW $10 SHEEP SUPERINTENDENT – KEITH BLACKMAN ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT – ERIC GRANT, CEA-AG 1. Competition in this department is open to only Northeast Arkansas District Fair entries. 2. All sheep must be pre-registered by September 10, 2010. Mail to: Northeast Arkansas District Fair, P.O. Box 300, Jonesboro, AR 72403-0300. 3. Exhibitor entries in the SENIOR Sheep Division can be brought in Sunday, September 19, 2010. SENIOR sheep entries must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Monday morning, September 20, 2010. The animals will be released on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. The SENIOR Sheep Show will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010. 4. JUNIOR sheep entries must be in place no later than 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. These animals will be released on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. The JUNIOR Sheep Show will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010. 5. Any animal going to another show will be released with proof of entry from the other show and approved by Superintendent. 6. Exhibitors may not receive more than two awards in any single class and not more than one award in any group class. Animals ingroup classes must be entered and exhibited in their respective single class. 7. To constitute a Breed Show, there must be a minimum of 5 animals and 2 exhibitors. If 5 animals are not represented, these animals will show as All Other Breeds. 8. All entries in this department shall be subject to the general rules and regulations of the Northeast Arkansas District Fair Association. 9. All breeding sheep must be registered in their respective association and wear the association ear tag. Registration papers must be in possession of exhibitor or a letter from breed association stating that registration is pending. 10. No combination of breeders in filling group classes will be tolerated. 11. All animals must be clean, slick shorn, or neatly trimmed at time of show. 12. Individuals in lamb classes must have lamb teeth and be born after September 2, 2010. Yearlings may have four (4) teeth.

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www.jonesborosun.com 13. Juniors may show in the Open or Junior Department, but will NOT be allowed to show in both categories. All entries must be on the appropriate department entry form. 14. Blankets will be removed after the show unless the animals are to appear in another show within a short period of time, or at the Superintendent’s discretion. Sheep will be inspected on grounds. No sheep showing symptoms of disease, particularly foot rot, wool fungus, sore mouth, sheep pox, and scrapie will be allowed to show. 15. Federal Law requires ALL Breeding Sheep, over 18 months of age and sexually intact sheep for exhibition, to have an official USDA tag or official tattoo PRIOR to movement. 16. All exhibitors (junior, adult, or open) must have owned and taken possession of their animals at least 60 days prior to the fair. 17. All animals must be shown, cared for, and groomed by the junior exhibitor; only other junior members, parents, Agri teachers, County Extension Agents, or 4-H Leaders may assist. 18. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS. 19. All other breeds (AOB), section H, shall be defined as any registered sheep meeting the requirements above, but which do not meet the requirements for a breed show. Section A ...................................................................... Columbia, Corriedale, Ramboillet Section B ...................................................................... Dorset Section C ...................................................................... Hampshire Section D ...................................................................... Shropshire Section E ...................................................................... Southdown Section F ...................................................................... Suffolk Section G ...................................................................... Montadale Section H ...................................................................... All Other Breeds ADULT DIVISION CLASS 1. Yearling Ram 2. Senior Ram Lamb (born Sep 1 – Dec 31 2009) 3. Junior Ram Lamb (born on or after Jan 1, 2010) 4. Par of Ram Lambs (Classes 2 or 3) 5. Yearling Ewe 6. Pair of Yearling Ewes 7. Senior Ewe Lamb (born Sep 1 – Dec 31, 2009) 8. Junior Ewe Lamb (born on or after Jan 1, 2010) 9. Pair of Ewe Lambs (Classes 7 or 8) 10. Best Pair (Ram & Ewe of same age class) 11. Exhibitor’s Flock (1 Ram under 2 years, 2 yearling Ewes, and 2 Ewe lambs) 1. Pen of Three Lambes (both sexes represented) JUNIOR DIVISION CLASS 1. Yearling Ram 2. Senior Ram Lamb (born Sep 1 – Dec 31 2009) 3. Junior Ram Lamb (born on or after Jan 1, 2010) 4. Par of Ram Lambs (Classes 2 or 3) 5. Yearling Ewe 6. Pair of Yearling Ewes 7. Senior Ewe Lamb (born Sep 1 – Dec 31, 2009) 8. Junior Ewe Lamb (born on or after Jan 1, 2010) 9. Pair of Ewe Lambs (Classes 7 or 8) 10. Best Pair (Ram & Ewe of same age class) 11. Exhibitor’s Flock (1 Ram under 2 years, 2 yearling Ewes, and 2 Ewe lambs) 1. Pen of Three Lambes (both sexes represented)

1st $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

2nd $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16

$20

$16

1st $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

2nd $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16

$20

$16

DOLLARS 3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 DOLLARS 3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHEEP SHOW 1. Commercial Breeding Sheep will be defined as sheep not eligible to be registered in a breed association, or which do not have registration papers. 2. Age will be determined by teeth. All lambs must have lamb teeth. Yearlings may have four (4) teeth. 3. Commercial Breeding Sheep must abide by the general rules of the fair as well as the rules of the sheep department. CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Yearling Ewe Senior Ewe Lamb (born Sep 1 – Dec 31, 2009) Junior Ewe Lamb (born on or after Jan 1, 2010) Yearling Ram Junior Ram Lamb (born on or after Jan 1, 2010)

1st $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

2nd $16 $16 $16 $16 $16

DOLLARS 3rd $12 $12 $12 $12 $12

4th $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

5th $4 $4 $4 $4 $4

MARKET LAMBS OPEN AND JUNIOR All market lambs must have baby teeth and be slick shorn. (No britches will be allowed.) Market lambs will be proportionately broken into classes after weigh-in Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. The classes wil be posted by Thursday, September 23, at 8:30 a.m. CLASS 1st $30

2nd $27

DOLLARS 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th $21 $18 $15 $12 $9 CHAMPION – TROPHY RESERVE CHAMPION – TROPHY

3rd $24

9th $6

10th $3

FAMILY LIVING DEPARTMENT Debbie DeRossitte, Craighead County Extension Agent, FCS Advisor GENERAL RULES / ADULT DIVISION & YOUTH DIVISIONS SEPTEMBER 20-25, 2010 1. All entries in the Adult and Youth Divisions shall be subject to the General Rules and Department Instructions published in this publication. 2. All persons in the participating counties who have previously entered a county fair or a multiple county fair (Tri-County or ThreeCounty) AND RECEIVED A BLUE OR RED RIBBON may enter exhibits in the Family Living Department (This does not apply to Craighead County exhibitors.) Divisions are as follows: • Persons 20 years of age or older must enter as Adult Exhibitors • Persons age 5-19 must enter the youth division. • Youths less than 5 years of age may enter in the Youth Handicrafts however it will not be judged. Their items will receive a participation ribbon and one premium point.

3. Exhibits must be entered from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday, September 20 and must remain in place until Sunday, September 26. ANY EXHIBIT REMOVED BEFORE SUNDAY AFTERNOON WILL FORFEIT ANY CASH PREMIUM WON. Note: Special time for entering Flower Show and Floriculture exhibits: Monday, September 20 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. 4. Exhibits must be picked up from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Sunday, September 26. Persons arriving early to pick up items will not be allowed in the building until 1:30 pm. The Fair Association will not be responsible for articles called for after 3:30 pm on Sunday, September 26. Exhibitor number and entry stubs required for pickup. 5. All exhibits must be the original work of the exhibitor and must have been completed since the 2009 Fair. 6. All exhibits must follow specific department guidelines. Examples: All artwork must be prepared for hanging with a wire on the back. Small items such as jewelry must be mounted. 7. Exhibitors may make only one entry in any classification unless otherwise noted under department rules. 8. There is a category in each department to allow for the entry of ONE non-listed class. Craighead County exhibitors may utilize the “Craighead County – Other” category to enter one item for which there is not a specific class. The “County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class” category will allow exhibitors (other than Craighead County) to exhibit one entry that won a blue ribbon in a county (or multi-county) fair but is not specifically listed in the NEA Fair premium list. Each exhibitor may enter only ONE non-listed item in department. This does not apply to departments (such as Art) which have maximum exhibit rules. 9. An exhibit which received the Best of Show award at a county or multiple county fairs may be entered in the "County Fair Best of Show" category in the appropriate department, if there is not a specific class listed for the item. Exhibitors may enter only (1) "Best of Show" in a department. 10. First Place, Second Place, Third Place and Participant Ribbons will be awarded. Judges will be instructed not to award premiums to articles not worthy of merit. Premium money will be awarded for First through Third Place. No premium money will be award for Participant Ribbons. 11. The best entry or entries in each department will be recognized with a "Best of Show" ribbon and displayed in a special area. Ten (10) additional premium points will be awarded to the "Best of Show" exhibit. 12. Exhibits will be marked with colored dots so they can be easily identified. The colors are: Clay County – Light Blue; Craighead County – White; Crittenden County – Fluorescent Red; Greene County – Dark Blue; Independence County – Black; Lawrence County – Lime; Mississippi County – Green; Poinsett County – Bright Orange; Randolph County – Bright Orange; St. Francis – Fluorescent Yellow; Three County (Cross, Jackson, Woodruff) – Purple; Tri-County (Lee, Monroe, Phillips) – Yellow; White County – Red. Dots will be placed on items upon entry. 13. Premium checks will be voided after 90 days. EACH EXHIBIT IS ENTERED AT EXHIBITOR’S OWN RISK. THE FAIR IS NOT LIABLE FOR ARTICLES LOST BY FIRE, THEFT, OR BREAKAGE. HIGH VALUE ITEMS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SHOWING. ADULT ART, WOODWORKING & METAL DEPARTMENT Brenda Shields, Superintendent ADULT ART Entries MUST be framed and wired for hanging. There is a minimum size requirement of 5” x 7” and a maximum size requirement of 36” x 27” overall. Judging will be based on workmanship, creativity, appearance, and difficulty. Entries must be the original work of exhibitor and completed in last three years. Entries must not have been previously entered in the Northeast Arkansas District Fair. Only one item can be entered in a category. Because of space limitations each exhibitor is limited to 3 entries. Each entry will receive either a 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, or Participation ribbon. Premium points will be paid according to the award. One Best of Show award will be presented for one adult art department, one for adult photography, and one for woodworking/ metal art. CATEGORIES ADULT ART PASTELS 1. Portrait 2. Landscape 3. Non-objective/Abstract 4. Animal 5. Still Life OIL 6. Portrait 7. Landscape 8. Non-objective/Abstract 9. Animal 10.Still Life ACRYLIC 11. Portrait 12. Landscape 13. Non-objective/Abstract 14. Animal 15. Still Life WATERCOLOR 16. Portrait 17. Landscape 18. Non-objective/Abstract 19. Animal 20. Still Life PEN & INK 21. Portrait 22. Landscape 23. Non-objective/Abstract 24. Animal 25. Still Life PENCIL 26. Portrait 27. Landscape 28. Non-objective/Abstract 29. Animal 30. Still Life MIXED MEDIA 31. Portrait 32. Landscape 33. Non-objective/Abstract 34. Animal 35. Still Life 36. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 37. County Fair Best of Show 38. Craighead County Other

POINTS 1st

2nd

3rd

12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4

12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4

12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4

12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4

12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4

12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4

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www.jonesborosun.com ADULT WOODWORKING Each exhibit should be the original work of the exhibitor and be primarily constructed of wood. Only one item can be entered in each category. Because of space limitations each exhibitor is limited to 3 entries. CATEGORIES 1. Birdhouse 2. Carving - Figure 3. Carving - Wildlife 4. Furniture 5. Toys 6. Wood burning - must be original 7. Household Items 8. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 9. County Fair Best of Show 10. Craighead County Other

POINTS 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

CHINA PAINTING 27. Basic China Painting (small item, such as handmade jewelry) 28. Advanced China Painting (plates, vases, etc.) 29. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 30. County Fair Best of Show 31. Craighead County Other

POINTS 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Amy Barber & Amy Carter, Co-Superintendents Exhibitors are limited to three entries – one per category. Photographs must be 8” x 10” on an 11” x 14” mount or mat with a stiff backing. Entries do not have to be commercially matted (homemade mats are acceptable). No identifying marks are permitted on the front of the mount or photo. NO PHOTOS FRAMED WITH GLASS. Judges will disqualify exhibits that do not meet the specifications as stated above. CATEGORIES: 1. Portraiture, Black and White 2. Portraiture, Direct Color 3. Landscape or Seascape, Black and White 4. Landscape or Seascape, Direct Color 5. Still Life, Black and White 6. Still Life, Direct Color 7. Special Effects, either Black and White or Color 8. Animals, Black and White 9. Animals, Direct Color 10. Creative Enhanced 11. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 12. County Fair Best of Show 13. Craighead County Other

POINTS 1st 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

2nd 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

3rd 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

ADULT CRAFTS DEPARTMENT Amber Richbourg, JoAnn Williams & Sherry Lindley, Co-Superintendents Each entry must be the work of the exhibitor. Only one entry will be accepted in each category. HANGING ITEMS MUST HAVE WIRE HANGER, OR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Items that are falling apart, soiled, dirty or deemed to small to exhibit will be refused. CATEGORIES: POINTS CRAFTS 1st 1. Beaded Crafts (safety pin/wire and beads) 8 2. Ceramics (Single item only) (NO plaster or clay) 10 3. Doll (Porcelain or Other Fancy) 10 4. Doll (Soft Sculpture) 8 5. Floral Swags 8 6. Jewelry (mounted for display) 8 7. Needlepoint on plastic canvas 8 8. Padded Photo Album 10 9. Paper Crafts (Rubberstamp Art, Greeting Cards, Stationary, Collage Art, these must be quality items; wrapped in plastic) 10 10. Scrapbooking – General (one page) 10 11. Scrapbooking – Sports (one page) 10 12. Scrapbooking – Family Heritage (one page) 10 13. Scrapbooking – Holiday or Special Occasion (one page) 10 14. Shirt (Decorated 10 15. Stained Glass 12 16. Stuffed Animal or Toy 8 17. Tole Painting 10 18. Wreath (Not Holiday) 8 NEEDLECRAFTS 19. Basic Embroidery 6 20. Machine Embroidery (judge on creativity) 12 21. Basic Counted Cross Stitch (Picture) 12 22. Basic Counted Cross Stitch (not a Picture) 8 23. Basic Counted Cross Stitch (Saying) 12 24. Advanced Cross Stitch (linen, beadwork, Over-one, Petal Point) 12 25. Specialty Cross Stitch (Hardangar, Special Stitches) 12 26. Silk Ribbon Embroidery 12

2nd 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

3rd 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

6 6 6 6 6 6 8 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 8 8 6 8 8 8 8

2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4 4

Each entry must be the work of the exhibitor. Only one entry will be accepted in each category. Due to limitations in space, each exhibitor will be limited to 25 items. HANGING ITEMS MUST HAVE WIRE HANGER, OR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. CATEGORIES:

CATEGORIES 1. Sculpture 2. Toy 3. Wall hanging 4. Wildlife 5. Furniture 6. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 7. County Fair Best of Show 8. Craighead County Other

8 8 6 6 6

ADULT HOLIDAY CRAFTS DEPARTMENT Ivaline Moody and Carolyn Thompson, Co-Superintendents

POINTS 1st

ADULT METAL ART Each exhibit should be the original work of the exhibitor and be primarily constructed of metal. Only one item can be entered in each category. Because of space limitations each exhibitor is limited to 3 entries.

12 12 10 10 10

CHRISTMAS 1. Christmas Basket 2. Christmas Clothing Recycle 3. Christmas Tree Skirt 4. Christmas Centerpiece 5. Christmas Door Decoration for Exterior 6. Christmas Door Decoration for Interior 7. Christmas Wall Hanging 8. Christmas Stocking 9. Christmas Tree Ornament 10. Christmas Package Christmas Package not accepted in 2010 11. Christmas Ceramic 12. Christmas Wreath 13. Christmas Shirt (Decorated or Painted) 14. Christmas Picture - Cross Stitch (counted) 15. Christmas Reverse Collage Picture 16. Christmas Tree Ornament (Tatted) 17. Christmas Cross Stitch (not a picture) 18. Christmas Bell Pull 19. Christmas Silk Ribbon Embroidery 20. Christmas Tablecloth 21. Christmas Placemats 22. Christmas Jewelry 23. Christmas Floral Swag 24. Christmas Pillow 25. Christmas Guest Towel 26. Christmas Table Runner

10 8 12 10 12 8 12 12 8 0 12 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 12 10 8 8 8 8 8 8

ANY OTHER HOLIDAY (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, etc.) 27. Centerpiece 10 28. Clothing Recycle 8 29. Wall hanging 10 30. Basket 10 31. Ceramic 12 32. Holiday Jewelry 8 33. Holiday Picture - Cross Stitch (counted) 12 34. Holiday Cross Stitch (not a picture) 12 35. Holiday Floral Swag 8 36. Wreath 10 37. Door Decoration 12 38. Shirt (Decorated or Painted) 12 39. Holiday - Silk Ribbon Embroidery 12 40. Tablecloth 10 41. Apron 10 42. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 10 43. County Fair Best of Show 10 44. Craighead County Other 10

2nd

3rd

6 6 8 6 8 6 8 8 6 0 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

6 6 6 6 8 6 8 8 6 6 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

ADULT CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Jala Erby and Gail Warnick, Co-Superintendents Each entry must be the work of the exhibitor. Entries must be clean, pressed and on a hanger. Only (1) entry in each category can be judged. No crocheted or knitted items accepted. CATEGORIES: CHILDREN'S CLOTHING 1. Blouse 2. Boy's Suit 3. Boy's Shirt 4. Coat, Boys 5. Coat, Girls 6. Dress, 2 to 6 7. Dress, 6 to 12 8. Pants/Slacks 9. Robe 10. Shorts 11. Skirt 12. Smocking, 2 to 6 13. Smocking, 6 to 12 14. Child’s Sleepwear LADIES’ CLOTHING 1. Apron (Fancy) 2. Apron (Kitchen) 3. Antique Fabric

POINTS 1st

2nd

3rd

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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2nd 6 6 6

3rd 4 4 4

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10 12 12 12 12 12 10 20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 10 12 12 10 12 12 12 8

6 8 8 8 8 8 6 16 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 8 8 6 8 8 8 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

MEN'S CLOTHING

POINTS 1st 20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

2nd 16 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

3rd 12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

INFANTS’ (No Crocheted or knitted items accepted) 1. Booties 2. Cap 3. Dress 4. Sleepwear 5. Suit 6. Burp Cloths ACCESSORIES (No Crocheted or knitted items accepted)

POINTS 10 10 10 10 10 10

6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

6 6 10 6 6 6 10 10 10

4 4 6 4 4 4 6 6 6

2 2 4 2 2 2 4 4 4

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Jacket (Custom Tailored) Jacket (not custom tailored) Jogging Outfit Shirt Sports Coat Suit Trousers Men’s Sleepwear

Bib House Shoes Poncho or cape Purse (Misc.) Scarf Hat County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class County Fair Best of Show Craighead County Other

ADULT HOME FURNISHINGS Nancy Weaver and Deloris Cole, Co-Superintendents Each entry must be made by the exhibitor and be completely finished. Only (1) entry in each category can be judged. CATEGORIES PILLOWS 1. Appliquéd 2. Cross Stitched 3. Embroidered Pillow 4. Needlepoint 5. Quilt 6. Smocked 7. Tapestry Corded 8. Trapunto 9. Woven

POINTS 1ST 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

2ND 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

3RD 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

HOUSEHOLD LINENS 10. Casserole Carrier 11. Napkins (4) 12. Pillow Cases, all white (Handmade Pair) 13. Pillow Cases, with color 14. Place Mats, set of 4 15. Potholder 16. Table Cloth 17. Table Runner 18. Tatting (Needle) 19. Tatting (Shuttle)

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

BEDSPREADS 20. Appliqué

RUGS 21. Braided 22. Hooked 23. Woven

10 10 10

6 6 6

2 2 2

KNITTING/CROCHET 24. Afghan 25. Baby Afghan 26. Bedspread/Coverlet 27. Booties

10 8 10 6

6 4 6 4

4 2 4 2

28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51.

Cap/Hat Coasters Coat Dish Cloth Doily Doll Dress Dress Gloves/Mittens House Shoes Pillow Placemats Poncho Purse Pot Holder Rug Shawl Sweater Scarf Table Cloth Table Runner Vest County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class County Fair Best of Show Craighead County Other

6 6 10 6 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 10 8 6 6 6 6

4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 4 4 4 4

2 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 2

ADULT QUILT DEPARTMENT Ann Davis and Gerri Keene, Co-Superintendents Wall hangings must have a hanger on back for hanging. CATEGORIES

POINTS 1ST 2ND

QUILTS (Hand Quilted) 1. Appliquéd 2. Baby 3. Cross Stitched 4. Embroidered 5. Mixed Techniques (pieced/embroidered and/or appliquéd, etc.) 6. Pieced 7. Quilted Wall Hanging …(must have hanger) 8. Whole Cloth 9. Group Quilt 10. Table topper QUILTS (Machine Quilted) 11. Appliquéd 12. Baby 13. Cross Stitched 14. Embroidered 15. Mixed Techniques (pieced/embroidered and/or appliquéd, etc.) 16. Pieced 17. Quilted Wall Hanging..(must have hanger) 18. Group Quilt 19. Table topper 20. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 21. County Fair Best of Show 22. Craighead County Other

3RD

20 10 20 20 20 20 10 12 12 10

16 6 16 16 16 16 6 8 8 6

12 4 12 12 12 12 4 4 4 4

12 10 12 12

8 6 8 8

4 4 4 4

12 12 10 10 10 12 12 12

8 8 6 6 6 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

ADULT CULINARY / BAKED FOODS DEPARTMENT Ann Maynard, Superintendent All entries should be made from “scratch” – assembled from recipes of basic ingredients. Entries can not be made of or contain prepared mixes (cake, muffins, and breads) or purchased pie crust. Breads, cookies, and candy should be displayed on a paper plate and sealed NEA District Fair 2010 a re-closeable bag. Cakes should be entered on sturdy cardboard covered in foil or in disposable pans. Cover cakes with plastic wrap. Half of a cake is acceptable as an entry. Pies may be placed in a zip lock bag. Items that need refrigeration will not be accepted. Machine bread will not be accepted. Following judging all baked goods, except decorated cakes and sweepstake winners, will be discarded. Ribbons and entry tags will be available for pick up on Sunday, September 23rd. Winning entries will be posted in the baked foods area. SPECIAL CULINARY AWARDS RICELAND FOODS, INC., Stuttgart, AR and Jonesboro, AR will present a Best of Show Ribbon and assorted Chefway products to the winners of the following: Best Cookie, Best Cake, Best Pie and Best Bread. WILTON ENTERPRISES INC. will present one “Best of Class” award (consisting of one current Wilton Yearbook of Cake Decorating and the winner’s choice of one of the following: Brownie Fun! book, Gifts from the Kitchen book, or Cake Decorating Basics DVD) to the Decorated Cake selected for the top honor by the judges. WILTON will also award one current Wilton Yearbook of Cake Decorating for each 1st prize winner in all cake decorating categories. Please note: Exhibitors may decorate an actual cake or a synthetic form for the competition. ARCHWAY AMUSEMENTS / 2010 Northeast Arkansas District Fair Carnival will present special awards for decorated cakes using a Fair Theme. One $15 cash award will be presented to the adult division winner and one $15 cash award will be presented to the youth division winner. ARCHWAY AMUSEMENTS / 2010 Northeast Arkansas District Fair Carnival will present special awards for a decorated cakes using a “Clown Cake Theme” (In Memory of Sunshine The Clown) One Adult Cash Award of $15; One Youth Cash Award of $15.

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www.jonesborosun.com CATEGORIES BREAD - YEAST 1. White yeast bread (1 loaf) 2. Whole wheat bread (1 loaf) 3. Parker House Rolls (white or whole wheat) 3 Rolls 4. Artisan Bread (challah, baguettes, ciabatta, etc.) 5. Cinnamon Rolls (3) 6. Coffee Cake 7. Artisan Bread

POINTS 1st

2nd

3rd

12 12 12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4 4 4

BREAD - QUICK 8. Corn Meal Muffins or Sticks (3) 9. Cracklin or Mexican Style Bread 10. Biscuits (3) 11. Nut Bread 12. Fruit/Vegetable Bread CAKES (1/2 Cake) 13. German Chocolate with icing 14. Fruit (candied or other) 15 .White cake with icing 16. Devils Food with icing 17. Pound Cake 18.Angel Food 19. Jam cake with icing 20. Gingerbread 21. Applesauce Cake 22. Jelly Roll 23. Chiffon Cake 24. Bundt Cake 25. Fresh Apple Cake 26. Carrot Cake with icing 27. Yellow Cake with icing 28. Coconut Cake with icing 29. Cup Cakes-Plain (3)

6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

DECORATED CAKES (Whole Cake) (No larger than 9 X 13 Pan or 9 inches round) 29. Best Decorated Cake (Wilton Award) 30. Best Decorated Cake (Clown Cake) 31. Best Decorated Cake (Fair Theme) 32. Cup Cakes-decorated (3)

POINTS 1st 12 12 12 12

2nd 8 8 8 8

3rd 4 4 4 4

POINTS 1st 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

2nd 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

3rd 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2

12 12 12 12 12 10 10 10

8 8 8 8 8 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

33. Plain Sugar Cookies (3) 34. Party Cookies (3) 35. Chocolate Chip Cookies (3) 36. Peanut Butter Cookies (3) 37. Brownies (3) 38. Bar Cookies (3) 39. Dietetic Cookies (3) 40. Oatmeal Cookies (3) CANDY 41. Chocolate Fudge (3) 42. Divinity (3) 43. Dinner Mints (condensed milk or sugar water) (small plate) 44. Peanut Butter Fudge (3)… PASTRY – WHOLE PIE 45. Apple Pie 46. Mince Pie 47. Peach Pie 48. Pecan Pie 49. Cherry Pie 50. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 51. County Fair Best of Show 52. Craighead County Other

ADULT FOOD PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT Cindy Elmore and Betty Meredith, Co-Superintendents Lucy Cooper, Assistant Superintendent Only standard canning jars accepted. Each jar should be labeled with name and category. Labels may be obtained at the County Extension Office. Each jar should have a colored dot on the lid. (Use only the dot color assigned to your county. Dot assignments can be found in the General Rules section.) Entry number will be written on the dot. Foods must be processed by one of two acceptable methods – pressure canner or hot water bath canner. No dried foods, squash, or canned meat accepted. Half pint jars are acceptable for jellies. CATEGORIES VEGETABLES 1. Carrots 2. Corn, (cream style or whole grain) (pint only) 3. Green Beans 4. Green or English Peas 5. Greens (Turnip or Mustard) 6. Kraut 7. Lima Beans... 8. Mixed Vegetables 9. Purple Hull Peas or Field Peas... 10. Shelled Beans

POINTS 1st

2nd

3rd

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

11. Stewed Tomatoes. 12. Sweet Potatoes or Pumpkin 13. Tomatoes (hot pack only) 14. Tomato Juice 15. Vegetable Soup Mix FRUIT 16. Apples 17. Apple Sauce 18. Blackberries 19. Cherries 20. Figs 21. Grape Juice 22. Mincemeat 23. Peaches. 24. Pears 25. Pie Filling (limit 1) 26. Plums PRESERVES 27. Apple 28. Fig 29. Peach 30. Pear 31. Strawberry. 32. Tomato JAMS 33. Blackberry 34. Blueberry 35. Marmalade 36. Muscadine 37. Peach 38. Plum 39. Strawberry FRUIT BUTTER 40. Apple Butter 41. Fruit Butter (1 Other Only) 42. Fruit Honey (1 Other Only) JELLIES 43. Apple 44. Blackberry 45.Cherry 46. Grape 47. Muscadine 48. Peach 49. Pepper 50. Plum CONDIMENTS 51. Beet Pickles 52. Bread & Butter Pickles 53. Chow Chow 54. Chunk Pickles 55. Corn Relish 56. Dill Pickles (whole, sliced or spears) 57. Green Tomato Pickles 58. Mixed Pickles 59. Pepper Relish 60. Pickle Relish 61. Pickled Okra 62. Pickled Peppers or Pepper Sauce 63. Pickled Squash 64. Rotel, Picante, or Salsa (1) 65. Spaghetti Sauce, Pizza Sauce, or Chili Sauce 66. Squash Relish 67. Sweet Pickles (whole, sliced or spears) 68. Tomato Sauce NON-LISTED CLASS 69. Other

6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2

6 6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

BALL® Fresh Preserving™AWARD FOR ADULT LEVEL presented by: BALL® & KERR® Fresh Preserving™ PRODUCTS Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball® and Kerr® FreshPreserving™ Products is proud to recognize today’s fresh preserving (canning) enthusiasts, so First and Second Place Awards will be given to those individuals judged as the best in designated recipe categories. A panel of judges will select the two best entries submitted by an adult in Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle and Soft Spread categories. Entries must be preserved in Ball® or Ball® Collection Elite™Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands or Ball ®Collection Elite™ Lids and Bands, or preserved in Kerr® Jars sealed with Kerr® Lids and Banks or Ball® Collection Elite™ Lids and Bands. In addition, soft spread entries will be limited to recipes prepared using Ball® Pectin: Original, No Sugar Needed or Liquid. A proof of purchase of Ball® pectin must be provided at the time of entry. Entries designated First Place from each category will receive the following: • Two (2) Five Dollar Coupons ($5.00) for Ball® or Kerr® FreshPreserving™ Products and one (1) Free (up to $4 value) Ball® Pectin Products. Entries designated Second Place from each category will receive the following: • One (1) Five Dollar Coupons ($5.00) for Ball® or Kerr® FreshPreserving™ Products One (1) Free (up to $4 value) for Ball® Pectin Products.

ADULT MORE THAN ART DEPARTMENT Jessy Wade, Superintendent This is a special category open to adults with developmental disabilities. Exhibitors are limited to eight entries – one per category. Paintings, drawings, and 5” x 7” photography are to be matted or mounted. (Professional mats or mounts are not required. Homemade mats/mounts are acceptable.) NO FRAMES WITH GLASS. Entries must be the original work of the exhibitor and completed in the last three years. Each entry will receive either a 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, or Participation ribbon. Premium points will be paid according to the award. One Best of Show ribbon will be awarded.

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www.jonesborosun.com Sponsored Awards Special Merit Awards will be presented for Painting, Drawing, Photography, Scrapbooks and Crafts by the Autism Awareness Association of Northeast Arkansas. The Jonesboro Civitan Club will present Merit Awards for Ceramics, Woodworking, and Fiber exhibits. Puzzle Craft Award (in memory of Carol Ann Coker) – A special award presented for the best craft using recycled puzzle pieces. MORE THAN ART – ADULT CATEGORIES 1. Painting (Any method or material) 2. Drawing (Any method or material) 3. Photograph (8x10 mounted or matted) 4. Ceramics (Any method or material) 5. Crafts (Any method or material) 6. Scrapbook 7. Woodworking (any method or material) 8. Fiber (Any method or material) 9. Special Category: Craft made from recycled puzzle pieces 10.Wildcard (any item not listed 1-9)

POINTS 1st 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

2nd 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

3rd 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

YOUTH ART DEPARTMENT Braun Campbell and Mary Ann Warner, Co-Superintendents Entries MUST be framed and wired for hanging. There is a minimum size requirement of 5” x 7” and a maximum size requirement of 36” x 27” overall. Judging will be based on workmanship, creativity, appearance, and difficulty. Entries must be the original work of exhibitor and completed in the last three years. Entries must not have been previously entered in the Northeast Arkansas District Fair. Only on eitem can be entered in a category. Because of space limitations, each exhibitor is limited to 3 entries. CATEGORIES 1. Pastels 2. Oil 3. Acrylic 4. Water Color 5. Pen and Ink 6. Collage 7. Pencil 8. Crayon 9. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 10.County Fair Best of Show 11.Craighead County Other

POINTS 1st 6 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

2nd 4 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

3rd 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Diana Ruesewald, Superintendent Exhibitors are limited to three entries – one per category. Photographs must be one of two sizes: 5” x 7” on an 8” x 10” mount or mat with a stiff backing OR 8” x 10” on an 11” x 14” mount or mat with a stiff backing. (Please note: Only 8” x 10” photos will be accepted at the Arkansas State Fair.) Entries do not have to be commercially matted (homemade mats are acceptable.) No identifying marks are permitted on the front of the mount or photo. NO PHOTOS FRAMED WITH GLASS. Judges will disqualify exhibits that do not meet the specification as stated above. CATEGORIES 1. Nature/Scenic in Black and White 2. Nature/Scenic in Color 3. People in Black and White 4. People in Color 5. Animals/Pets in Black and White 6. Animals/Pets in Color 7. Any other Photography 8. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 9. County Fair Best of Show 10. Craighead County Other

POINTS 1st 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

2nd 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

3rd 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

YOUTH HANDICRAFT DEPARTMENT Charlotte Wright, Sharon Johnston & Teresa Harris, Co-Superintendents The Youth Handicraft Department will be divided into the following age divisions: • Under age 5 • Ages 5 through 8 • Ages 9 through 13 • Ages 14 through 19 Items entered by persons under 5 years of age will not be judged, they will, however, receive a participation ribbon and one premium point. A “Best of Show” ribbon will be awarded in handicrafts to each of the age divisions. Only one entry can be placed in each category. Items deemed too small to display will not be accepted. Items falling apart, soiled or dirty are not acceptable. All pictures must be framed and ready for hanging with a wire hanger. Hobby Collections of closely related objects (stamps, matchbooks, dolls, etc.) must have a minimum of 25 items. High value items are not recommended for showing. Collections from nature in rocks, leaves, insects, etc. - correct labeling will earn more points in scoring. POINTS 1st COLLECTIONS - (New or added to since previous Fair) (Maximum 1. Simple Collection 6 2. Advanced Collection (25 or more) 10

5. Ceramics 6. Cross Stitch (Anything but a picture) 7. Decorated Baskets 8. Decorated Bear, or Hat 9. Doll, misc. 10. Embroidery (Anything but a picture) 11. Foam Art 12. Greeting card, handmade 13. Hair Accessories 14. Holiday, ceramic 15. Holiday Decoration, door 16. Holiday Decoration, table 17. Holiday Decoration, tree 18. Holiday Picture, Cross-Stitch (counted) 19. Holiday, Cross-Stitch (not a picture) 20. Jewelry 21. Key Chains 22. Magnets 23. Model, must be mounted on base 24. Needlepoint, (Anything but a picture) 25. Picture, crewel or embroidery 26. Picture, counted cross stitch 27. Picture, cross stitch sayings 28. Picture, needlepoint 29. Picture Frame, decorated 30. Pin Cushion 31. Recycled Items 32. Sand Art 33. Scrapbooking – one page 34. Scrapbooking – two page spread 35. Wall Plaque 36. Wall Hanging 37. Weaving, including basketry 38. Windsocks, Wind chimes 39. Wreath, Not Holiday

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

WOODWORKING (Majority of item must be made of wood - Decoupage only not accepted.) 40. Bird House 6 4 41. Book Ends 6 4 42. Pencil Holders 6 4 43. Bird Feeder 6 4 44. Shelves 6 4 45. Wood Carving 6 4 46. Decorative Wood Work 6 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

YARN / FLEECE CRAFTS 47. Any Crocheted Item 48. Any Knitted Item 49. Any other Yarn Craft 50. Fleece item – clothing or accessory 51. Fleece item – non-clothing item

6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2

52. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class. 53. County Fair Best of Show 54. Craighead County Other

6 6 6

4 4 4

2 2 2

YOUTH SEWING DEPARTMENT Jala Erby and Gail Warnack, Co-Superintendents Participation is open to youth ages 6 through 19. Only one entry can be made in each category. Clothing must be clean, pressed, and on a hanger. Items that are incomplete or dirty will not be accepted. This category is for stitched items only. Cut and tied items such as fleece garments and accessories will not be accepted. CATEGORIES

POINTS

SEWING 1. Apron 2. Blouse 3. Skirt 4. Dress 5. Vest 6. Tote Bag/Purse 7. Shorts 8. Slacks 9. Jacket 10. Hat 11. Embellished Jacket 12. Pillow Cases (2) 13. Pillow 14. Pot Holders (3) 15. Quilted Items 16. Stuffed Animal (Must be handmade, not stamped fabric) 17. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 18. County Fair Best of Show 19. Craighead County Other

1st 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

2nd 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2nd 3rd size (1’x2’) 4 2 8 4

Wall hangings must have a hanger on back for hanging. CATEGORIES 1st

6 6

4 4

2 2

3rd 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

YOUTH QUILTING DEPARTMENT Gerri Keene and Ann Davis, Co-Superintendents

CATEGORIES

POINTS 1st

2nd

3rd

BREADS-YEAST 1. Yeast Rolls (3) 2. Yeast Sweet Rolls (3) 3. Loaf Bread (1/2 loaf)

6 6 6

4 4 4

2 2 2

BREADS-QUICK 4. Biscuits (3) 5. Corn Meal Muffins or Sticks (3) 6. Fruit / Vegetable Bread (1/2 loaf) 7. Muffins (3)

6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2

CAKES 8. Layer Cake (iced) (1/2 cake) 9. Pound Cake (1/2 cake) 10. Cakes (plain) (1/2 cake) 11. Cupcakes (plain) (3)

6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2

DECORATED CAKES (Whole Cake) (No larger than 9 inches round or 9 X 13) 12. Best Decorated Cake (Wilton Award) 6 4 13. Best Decorated Cake (Fair Theme) 6 4 14. Best Decorated Cake (Clown Cake) 6 4 15. Cupcakes (decorated) (3) 6 4

2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

COOKIES 16. Sugar Cookies (3) 17. Party Cookies (3) 18. Brownies (3) 19. Chocolate Chip Cookies or M & M Cookies(3) 20. Peanut Butter Cookies (3) 21. Oatmeal Cookies (3) 22. No Bake Cookies (3) 23. Bar Cookies ((3)

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1 1

CANDY 24. Fudge (sugar coated) (3) 25. Fudge (marshmallow creme) (3)

6 6

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6 6 6

4 4 4

2 2 2

6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2

33. County Fair Blue Ribbon in Non-listed Class 34. County Fair Best of Show 35. Craighead County Other

6 6 6

4 4 4

2 2 2

Proportion and Scale PRINTED VISUALS Neat and Easy to Read Appropriate Size Appropriate Placement

10 points

_________

MESSAGE DELIVERY Message is accurate and concise -- only one subject covered Unnecessary Material Eliminated

15 points

_________

20 points

_________

Total 100 points

_________

EFFECTIVENESS Creates a desire for involvement or change in attitude Increases Knowledge

YOUTH MORE THAN ART Barbara Junyor, Superintendent Malinda Brown, Assistant Superintendent

YOUTH JUDGING CONTESTS

This is a special category open to youth (ages 5-19) with developmental disabilities. Exhibitors are limited to eight entries – one per category. Paintings, drawings, and 5” x 7” photography are to be matted or mounted. (Professional mats or mounts are not required. Homemade mats/mounts are acceptable.) NO FRAMES WITH GLASS. Entries must be the original work of the exhibitor and completed in the last three years. Each entry will receive a 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, or Participation ribbon. Premium points will be paid according to the award. One Best of Show ribbon will be awarded. Sponsored Awards Special Merit Awards will be presented for Painting, Drawing, Photography, Scrapbooks and Crafts by the Autism Awareness Association of Northeast Arkansas. The Jonesboro Civitan Club will present Merit Awards for Ceramics, Woodworking, and Fiber exhibits.

The Northeast Arkansas District Fair offers seven educational exercises in which you may enter on an individual basis or as a team. To be eligible to enter, individuals must live in one of the Northeast Arkansas District Fair Counties and must be enrolled in grades 4-12. There is no limit on the number of individual youths who may enter from a county; however, teams are limited. Only one team per county or organized group (FFA, FHA, or 4-H) may enter each judging contest. A team is considered three or four individuals judging together in a particular event. If four members participate, the lowest scoring individual will not be included in the total score. Registration for all contests except Tractor Driving and ATV Safety Class must be completed by 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 22. (Please refer to the Tractor Driving Contest and ATV Safety Class Rules for more detailed information.) The Youth Judging Contest will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. ALL PRIZE CHECKS WILL BE VOIDED AFTER 90 DAYS.

Puzzle Craft Award (in memory of Carol Ann Coker) – A special award presented for the best craft using recycled puzzle pieces. The following prize money will be awarded: TEAMS -

MORE THAN ART – ADULT CATEGORIES 1. Painting (Any method or material)

POINTS 1st 10

2nd 6

3rd 4

2. Drawing (Any method or material)

3. Photograph (8x10 mounted or matted)

4. Ceramics (Any method or material)

5. Crafts (Any method or material)

6. Scrapbook

7. Woodworking (Any method or material)

8. Fiber (Any method or material)

9. Special Category: Craft made from recycled puzzle pieces

10. Wildcard (Any item not listed 1-7)

1st Place - $25 2nd Place - $20 3rd Place - $18 4th Place - $18 5th Place - $16 6th Place - $16 7th Place - $15 8th Place - $15 9th Place - $12 10th Place - $12

11th Place - $8 12th Place - $8 13th Place - $8 14th Place - $8 15th Place - $8 16th Place - $6 17th Place - $6 18th Place - $6 19th Place - $5 20th Place - $5

NO CHECKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THE DAY OF THE CONTEST. ENTRIES MUST HAVE COMPLETE SCHOOL ADDRESS ON THE REGISTRATION SHEETS SO CHECKS CAN BE MAILED AT A LATER DATE. PERSONS IN CHARGE OF EACH ACTIVITY MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AND THEIR SCHOOL ADDRESS TO THE FAIR OFFICE AFTER ACTIVITY IS COMPLETED.

Exhibits must be educational rather than promotional. All educational exhibits will receive $25.00 for participation. Additional awards will be presented to eligible organizations based upon receiving blue, red or white ribbon. Exhibitors will be able to set up educational exhibits SATURDAY afternoon, September 19, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. All exhibits must be in place by Noon Monday. All counties must check in at the EHC Food Booth before putting up their exhibit and must check out at the EHC Food Booth before removing their exhibit Sunday, September 27, 2009 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. If removed earlier, group will forfeit all premium money due for the educational exhibit.

SCORE CARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS POINTS

4th Place - $20 5th Place - $10

INDIVIDUALS (Junior and Senior)

EXTENSION HOMEMAKER CLUB & YOUTH ORGANIZATION EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS Kim Watkins, Superintendent Special Instructions: EHC, 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are eligible to compete in the Educational Exhibit Competition. Exhibits are limited to two per county (1 adult and 1 youth). Pre-registration is required by Friday, September 4, 2009. Forms with complete information are available from County Extension Offices. Booths are assigned on a “first come, first served” basis due to space limitations.

EXHIBIT COMPONENTS

1st Place - $50 2nd Place - $40 3rd Place - $30

SCORE

APPROPRIATENESS OF THEME 15 points

_________

10 points

_________

CROPS JUDGING AND SEED IDENTIFICATION ANDY VANGILDER, CEA-Staff Chair and BLAKE McCLELLAND, CEA-AG The Seed Identification section will consist of seed samples displayed for identification. These will be selected from the 4-H Publication B-301, 4-H Crops Judging and Seed Identification. The Crops Judging section will consist of marketing classes and planting seed classes. Each class will consist of four samples. Crop species and judging criteria will also be from the 4-H publication B-301, 4-H Crops Judging and Seed Identification. GENERAL LIVESTOCK JUDGING NATHAN REINHART, CEA-AG, CHAIRMAN Beef, swine, and sheep classes will be used based on availability. All combinations could be possible such as market or breed class in each division. Team members will be required to give oral reasons on one class of livestock. To compete for high points, individual contestants will need to give reasons. WEED IDENTIFICATION CONTEST RICK THOMPSON, CEA-AG & CRAIG ALLEN, CEA-AG, CO-CHAIRMEN Chemical weed control measurers require all of us to know the names of many weeds since some chemicals will control certain weeds and not others. Common weeds will be on display for identification as to their proper common name. Twenty-five fresh samples of summer type weeds will be chosen for the contest. Scoring will be numerical based on 100 points. Participants are encouraged to use correct spellings and complete common names. Registration will begin prior to 10:00 a.m. A reference that can be used for contest preparation is Extension Publication MP-169 “Weeds of Arkansas Lawns, Turfs, Roadsides and Recreation Areas”. Contact your County Extension Agent for further assistance.

Educational message is timely / important Practical message suited for the viewing audience PRESENTATION Attracts attention with light, motion, sound, color, size, etc. TITLE 10 points

_________

20 points

_________

Attractive, catchy, easy to read, appropriate placement DESIGN Good Use of Color / Contrast Center of Interest / Balance Unity of Movement

BIG PUMPKIN AND WATERMELON WEIGH-IN RULES CRAIG ALLEN, CEA-AG, CHAIRMAN 1. Entrants must be a member of 4-H. 2. Pre-registration is due in the Poinsett County Extension Office by September 17, 2010, 302 N. Main, Harrisburg, AR 72432. Pumpkins and watermelons must be registered at the fairgrounds by 6:00 p.m. on September 20, 2010 and must stay on display during the duration of the fair. 3. Pumpkins or watermelons that are damaged due to rots, punctures, etc. will not be eligible for district or state weigh-ins. The criteria for conducting the weigh-in will be actual weight of quality watermelons or pumpkins. 4. Only the Atlantic Giant variety of Pumpkin will be considered for the district weigh-in. 5. Only the Cob Gem variety of watermelon will be considered for the district weigh-in. 6. Each District Winner will be awarded a trophy, one for the Big Watermelon and one for the Big Pumpkin. Second place through fifth

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place winners will receive ribbons.

TRACTOR DRIVING CONTEST RANDY CHLAPECKA, CEA-Staff Chair, ASSISTED BY BRANDON THIESSE, CEA-AG & ERIC GRANT, CEA-AG • All contestants must pre-register by sending application forms to Cooperative Extension Service, 649 Jackson 917, Newport, AR 72112 by September 17, 2010. Application forms may be obtained from Vo-Ag instructors and County Extension Agents. There is a limit of 3 entrants per club or school unless the limit is not reached. The contest is limited to the first 25 applicants. • Contestants should be from Grades 9-12. • Contest will consist of a written examination covering safety and maintenance and a tractor driving contest consisting of maneuvering a 2-wheel trailer. • A liability release signed by a parent or guardian must be submitted with application before the contestant will be allowed to participate. INSECT IDENTIFICATION CONEST DR. GLENN STUDEBAKER, EXTENSION ENTOMOLOGIST, CHAIRMAN Contestants should learn to identify the common insects, both harmful and beneficial. The contest will consist of the identification of insects as to order and common names. Correct spellings of both the order and common name are very important. ATV SAFETY CLASS JOHN McFARLAND, CEA 4-H, CHAIRMAN & BRYCE BALDRIDGE, CEA-AG • All participants must pre-register by sending application forms to the Craighead County Extension Office, 611 East Washington Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401 by September 1, 2010. Forms may be obtained from County Extension Agents. The class is limited to the first 8 applicants. ATVs and safety equipment will be provided. A long-sleeve shirt and boots are required. • Participants should be from Grades 9-12. • Class will consist of 16 lessons ranging from basic to advanced riding techniques. • A liability release signed by a parent or guardian must be submitted with application before the contestant will be allowed to participate. FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT – LESIA PITTMAN GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS – ARTISTIC DIVISION

CATEGORIES 1. Ageratum 2. Bachelor's Button 3. Begonia 4. Black-Eyed Susan 5. Cockscomb 6. Coleus 7. Cone Flower 8. Dahlia 9. Daisy 10. Gaillardia 11. Hosta (or other decorative leaf) 12. Hibiscus 13. Impatiens 14. Lantana 15. Marigold 16. Monkey Grass (1 leaf & bloom) 17. Periwinkle 18. Petunia 19. Rose 20. Miniature Rose 21. Salvia 22. Sedum 23. Snapdragon 24. Sunflower 25. Zinnia 26. Hanging Plants 27. Potted Plants 28. Any other Worthy Specimens

1. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 9:00 AND 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 20 and picked up Sunday, September 26 between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. 2. Only one entry in each class may be made by the exhibitor. 3. The chairman, committee, or fair officials cannot be responsible for loss or breakage of containers or accessories. 4. No one will be permitted in the area while judging is taking place. 5. Artificial flowers, artificial foliage, flags and bows are not permitted in any class. 6. The Danish method of judging is used for the NEA Fair. Each exhibit is judged against a standard with First Place, Second Place, Third Place and Participant ribbons awarded to each exhibit. 7. If persons have questions concerning the flower show, they can call the Craighead County Extension Office, prior to September 20, 2010. 8. All prize checks will be voided after 90 days.

FUNNY CREATURE SHOW-YOUTH DIVISION A category for Funny Creatures made from Vegetables and/or Fruits. Entries will be exhibited in the Floriculture Department. Open to grades K-6th Ribbons to be awarded as merited. FIELD CROPS AND HORTICULTURE SUPERINTENDENT – BRANON THIESSE, CEA-AG ASSITANT SUPERINTENDENTS – RALPH CHESHIER, RANDY KINGSTON, DONNIE ENGLAND, STEVE CULP, KEVIN SCARBOROUGH, ERIC BRANSCUM, AND LANCE ENGLAND

Overall Theme: “Color me Beautiful” CATEGORIES FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENT (Staged in a niche 24” X 32”) Class A: “The Choice is Yours” Class B: “Accent on Color” Class C: “A Thing of Beauty”

FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF POSSIBLE ENTRIES: POINTS 1st 2nd 3rd 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2

EXHIBITS MUST BE ENTERED FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010.

POINTS 1st

2nd

3rd

6 6 6

4 4 4

2 2 2

SPECIAL NOTE: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PICKED UP SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 BETWEEN 1:30 AND 3:30 P.M. LIMIT ON THREE TYPES PER CLASS. IF YOU DO NOT MEET QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRIES, NO POINTS WILL BE AWARDED.

MINIATURE FLOWER ARRANGMENT (No more than 5” in any direction)

FIELD CROPS – ADULT DIVISION POINTS 1st 2nd Quart of Oats or Wheat 6 4 Pop Corn (3 ears) 6 4 Stalk of cotton (leaves removed) 6 4 Block of Hay, legume, mixed hay (tied) 6 4 Head of Grain Sorghum (bundle of 3, securely tied) 6 4 Soybean Stalk (leaves removed) 6 4 Hybrid Corn (yellow, white) (3 ears) 6 4 Sunflower (1 head) 6 4

3rd 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

FIELD CROPS – JUNIOR DIVISION POINTS 1st 2nd Quart of Oats or Wheat 6 4 Pop Corn (3 ears) 6 4 Stalk of cotton (leaves removed) 6 4 Block of Hay, legume, mixed hay (tied) 6 4 Head of Grain Sorghum (bundle of 3, securely tied) 6 4 Soybean Stalk (leaves removed) 6 4 Hybrid Corn (yellow, white) (3 ears) 6 4 Sunflower (1 head) 6 4

3rd 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

CLASS Fresh and/or dried plant material may be used. Class A: “The Choice is Yours” Class B: “Accent on Color” Class C: “A Thing of Beauty”

6 6 6

4 4 4

2 2 2

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS - CUT FLOWER DIVISION 1. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 9:00 AND 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 20 and picked up Sunday, September 26 between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. 2. All entries in Floriculture categories must be grown solely by the EXHIBITOR. 3. Cut specimens will be exhibited in glass bottles provided by the NEA Fair. 4. Entries should be correctly named, if possible. 5. Only two specimens per category will be accepted. 6. Each exhibitor will be limited to 20 specimens in the Floriculture Department. 7. Please exhibit only 1 bloom, flower head, spray, stem or stalk per specimen. 8. PLEASE DO NOT bring flowers that show signs of age. Freshness and cleanliness are important in winning blue ribbons. 9. Before placing in water, strip the lower leaves from stems, but do not remove all foliage, as clean green leaves add to the attractiveness of the exhibit, and are necessary in the judging process. 10. No trees or shrubs may be entered. 11. The Danish method of judging is used for the NEA Fair. Each exhibit is judged against a standard with First Place, Second Place, Third Place and Participant ribbons awarded to each exhibit.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

CLASS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

HORTICULTURE – ADULT DIVISION GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS – HANGING AND POTTED PLANTS CLASS 1. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 9:00 AND 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 20 and picked up Sunday, September 26 between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. 2. Suitable display space will be provided for hanging baskets and potted plants. 3. Potted plants should be in the exhibitor’s possession for at least three months. 4. Potted plants and hanging baskets should be clean and “groomed.” Remove spots, dirt, insects or dead steams and leaves. Do not use oil or “Plant Shine” on foliage. 5. No flags, bows, or any other decorative items are to be placed in pots or baskets.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Apples Beans, Green Beans, Lima Cantaloupe Cucumber (4) Eggplants

POINTS 1st 3 3 3 3 3 3

2nd 2 2 2 2 2 2

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3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

POINTS 1st 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1. Apples 2. Beans, Green 3. Beans, Lima 4. Cantaloupe 5. Cucumber (4) 6. Eggplant 7. Gourds 8. Okra 9. Onions (4) 10. Peanuts 11. Peas, Southern 12. Pecans 13. Peppers 14. Potatoes, Irish (4) 15. Potatoes, Sweet (3) 16. Pumpkins 17. Squash 18. Tomatoes 19. Watermelons 20. Herbs (in bundles, not jars) 21. Miscellaneous

2nd 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3rd 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Bundle of Rice – Arize 1003 – 1” in dia., leaves removed Bundle of Rice – Banks – 1” in dia., leaves removed Bundle of Rice – Bengal – 1” in dia., leaves removed Bundle of Rice – Catahoula – 1” in dia., leaves removed Bundle of Rice – Clearfield varieties – 1” in dia., leaves removed 6. Bundle of Rice – Cocodrie – 1” in dia., leaves removed 7. Bundle of Rice – Francis – 1” in dia., leaves removed 8. Bundle of Rice – Jupiter – 1” in dia., leaves removed 9. Bundle of Rice – RiceTec (varieties) – 1” in dia., leaves removed 10. Bundle of Rice – Spring – 1” in dia., leaves removed 11. Bundle of Rice – Wells – 1” in dia., leaves removed 12. Other varieties

POINTS 1st 6

2nd 4

3rd 2

2 2 2

6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2

6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2

POINTS 1st 6 6 6 6

2nd 4 4 4 4

3rd 2 2 2 2

6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2

6 6 6 6

4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2

HONEY & SORGHUM – JUNIOR DIVISION CLASS/COLOR RANGE

CLASS

4 4 4

HONEY & SORGHUM Don Waterworth, Bert McGowan & Steve Culp, Co-Superintendents 1. Bring honey & sorghum in clear glass jars. 2. Extracted honey only. 3. Honey colors are taken from USDA color standards.

RICE – ADULT DIVISION

1. Bundle of Rice – Arize 1003 – 1” in dia., leaves removed

6 6 6

RICE – JUNIOR DIVISION CLASS

HORTICULTURE – JUNIOR DIVISION CLASS

2. Bundle of Rice – Banks – 1” in dia., leaves removed 3. Bundle of Rice – Bengal – 1” in dia., leaves removed 4. Bundle of Rice – Catahoula – 1” in dia., leaves removed 5. Bundle of Rice – Clearfield varieties – 1” in dia., leaves removed 6. Bundle of Rice – Cocodrie – 1” in dia., leaves removed 7. Bundle of Rice – Francis – 1” in dia., leaves removed 8. Bundle of Rice – Jupiter – 1” in dia., leaves removed 9. Bundle of Rice – RiceTec (varieties) – 1” in dia., leaves removed 10. Bundle of Rice – Spring – 1” in dia., leaves removed 11. Bundle of Rice – Wells1 – 1” in dia., leaves removed 12. Other varieties

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

White / 0-34 Extra Light Amber / 34-50 Light Amber / 50-85 Amber / 85-114 Dark Amber / Over 114 Comb Honey Sorghum – Mill Run

POINTS 1st 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

2nd 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

3rd 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

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County Roads In my 33 years working in multiple areas of the Craighead County Road Department I have working knowledge of every road in the county.

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Fair Queen Pageant September 24 — 7:30 p.m. Northeast Arkansas District Fairgrounds Entrants for the pageant must be between the ages of 16 and 21 years of age, must be single, must have never been married and have no children. Proof of age will be required at check-in. Contestants must never have been paid for modeling. A contestant must reside in the county they represent or attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. The District Fair Queen will represent the district at the Arkansas State Fair Queen pageant in Little Rock in October.

For more information, call the Fair Ofﬁce at 935-4331

Funding In the 9 years as your Craighead County Road Superintendent I have helped secure state funds for our roads and bridges.

Financial In my 9 years as Road Superintendent I was responsible for development and oversight of the county’s multimillion dollar road budget. This accounts for a large portion of the County Judge’s budget. The next Craighead County Judge could not only impact our financial stability but our children’s. We need a financially responsible County Judge.

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Kurby, the Blue Bag, accepts: All Metal Cans (Steel and Aluminum) Clear Glass Containers #1 and #2 Plastics (PETE or HDPE) (Check bottom for recycling symbol)

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BUDDY NIGHT MON., SEPT. 20 2 People Ride for the Price of 1 9:00AM Flower Entries received 9 AM-11 AM 10:00AM All Senior Livestock, Junior Dairy Cattle & Senior Sheep & Senior Dairy Goats & Senior Swine must be in place 12:00PM All Junior & Senior Poultry & Rabbit Entries must be in place EHC & Youth (4-H, FFA, FCCLA) Educational Exhibits must be in place 4:00PM Carnival Opens for one week run 6:00PM All Field Crop Exhibits must be in place Family Living Department (all youth & adults) exhibits must be in place Big Pumpkin & Watermelon entries must be in place Cody Noel Concert- Sponsored by The Fox 104.9 - Grandstand 7:00PM Angie Penny Concert - KFIN Stage 7:30PM Darryl Worley Concert FREE - Grandstand 7:45PM Rocky Clements Magic Show - Front Stage 8:30PM Angie Penny - KFIN Stage

FRESHMAN DAY TUES., SEPT. 21 ASU Freshmen Admitted FREE Senior Swine Judging, Junior & Senior Dairy Cattle Judging 8:30AM Family Living Department Judging 9:00AM Rabbit Judging & Junior & Senior Poultry Judging 10:00AM Senior Sheep Judging 1:00PM Senior Beef Cattle & Senior Dairy Goat Judging 4:00PM Midway opens 6:00PM Shindiggers - Grandstand Sponsored by The Fox 104.9 7:00PM Gary Prince & Sugar Creek - KFIN Stage 7:30PM Jerrod Niemann Concert - FREE Grandstand 7:45PM Rocky Clements Magic Show - Front Stage 8:00PM Northeast Arkansas Boot Scooters 8:30PM Gary Prince & Sugar Creek - KFIN Stage

SENIOR DAY/ARM BAND NIGHT THURS., SEPT. 23 Seniors over 65 Admitted FREE 1-6 PM Arm Bands $12.00 on Midway 4-11PM; Single Rides Available; Gate Admission $5.00 Adults, $2.00 Children 9:00AM 1:30PM 1:30PM 3:30PM 4:00PM

6:30PM 7:00PM 7:45PM 8:00PM 8:30PM

Junior Swine Judging, Awards for “More Than Art” at the KFIN Stage Junior Sheep Judging Junior Dairy Goat Judging Midway opens Junior Market Goat Judging (immediately after Senior Dairy Goats) Culinary Awards - KFIN Stage Jeff & Sheri Easter & Rev. Stan Ballard & Gage Family Gospel - FREE at the Grandstand Rocky Clements Magic Show Front Stage Northeast Arkansas Boot Scooters Every Day Life - KFIN Stage

8:00AM

DOLLAR DAY WED., SEPT. 22 Spectacular & Adult Rides $2, All Others $1.00 10:00AM Registration for all youth contests and ATV safety classes except Tractor Driving must be complete Big Pumpkin & Watermelon Weigh-In Youth Judging Contest Begins 3:00PM All Senior Livestock, Senior Swine, Senior Sheep, & Senior Dairy Goats dismissed 4:00PM Midway opens 6:00PM Temple Student Band - KFIN Stage 7:00PM Ben Brand - KFIN Stage Northeast Arkansas District Fair & The Fox 104.9 Youth Talent Contest 7:45PM Rocky Clements Magic Show - Front Stage 8:00PM Junior Swine, Junior Sheep & Junior Beef Cattle & Junior Dairy Goats & Junior Market Goats must be in place 8:30PM Ben Brand - KFIN Stage

CHILDRENS DAY FRI., SEPT. 24 Children Under 12 Admitted FREE 1-6 PM 9:00AM 3:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 7:45PM 8:30PM

Junior Beef Cattle Judging Midway opens Scatter Creek - KFIN Stage Northeast Arkansas District Fair Queen Pageant - Grandstand Lawn Mower Races - Free at Arena Rocky Clements Magic Show - Front Stage Scatter Creek - KFIN Stage

ARM BAND DAY SAT., SEPT. 25 $5.00 Gate Admission for Everyone $14.00 Arm Band on The Midway Single Rides Available 12 noon-11PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM 7:45PM 8:30PM 9:00PM

Twister Alley Concert Sponsored by The Fox 104.9 - Grandstand Faultline - KFIN Stage Earl Thomas Conley - Grandstand Demolition Derby - Arena - $4 Admission Rocky Clements Magic Show Front Stage Faultline - KFIN Stage Junior Beef Cattle, Junior Swine, Junior & Senior Poultry, Rabbits & Junior Sheep, Junior Dairy Goats & Junior Market Goats Dismissed