Polk County Fair Catalog 2025

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2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG

LOCATIONS TO PURCHASE CARNIVAL ARMBANDS IN ADVANCE $25 IN ADVANCE $30 AT THE GATE UNION BANK OF MENA – MAIN BRANCH UNION BANK OF MENA – HATFIELD BRANCH UNION BANK OF MENA – WICKES BRANCH FIRST FINANCIAL BANK CHAMBERS BANK DIAMOND BANK BIG FORK MALL FAIR OFFICE ARMBAND IS GOOD FOR ONE CARNIVAL SESSION. THERE IS ONE SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. THERE ARE TWO SESSIONS ON SATURDAY.

GATE ADMISSION 11 YEARS OLD AND UNDER - FREE 12 YEARS OLD AND OVER - $5.00 SENIOR CITIZEN (60+) DAY – THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH - FREE

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG

TABLE OF CONTENTS Polk County Fair & Rodeo Association Officers and Board of Directors ������������������������������������������������3 Calendar of Events ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 2024 Buckle, Duffle Bag & Trophy Sponsors ��������������������������������������������������6 Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements ������������������������������������������������������6 General Livestock Rules ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Junior Livestock Premium Sale �����������������������������������������������������������������������9 2024 Junior Livestock Premium Buyers ����������������������������������������������������������9 Beef Cattle �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Market Steers ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Dairy Cattle ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Market Lambs ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Swine �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Market Hogs ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Goats �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Meat Goat ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Dairy Goat �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Market Goat ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 County Bred ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 Rabbits ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19 Cavy (Guinea Pigs) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19 Poultry �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22 Education Building Rules/Registration ���������������������������������������������������� 25-27 Dept. 20 – Agriculture Mechanics Exhibits ����������������������������������������������������27 Dept. 21 – Forestry ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27 Dept. 22 – Farm Crop ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 Dept. 23 – Fruit & Vegetable Crops ���������������������������������������������������������������28 Dept. 100 – Education Exhibits ���������������������������������������������������������������������28 Dept. 101 – Food Preservation ���������������������������������������������������������������������30 Dept. 102 – Baked Goods �����������������������������������������������������������������������������33 Dept. 103 – Clothing ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������34 Dept. 104 – Needlecrafts – Adult �������������������������������������������������������������������34 Dept. 105 – Household Arts & Crafts – Adult ������������������������������������������������36 Dept. 106 – Adults with Disabilities ���������������������������������������������������������������36 Dept. 107 – Arts & Crafts – Youth and Junior ������������������������������������������������37 Dept. 108 – Quilts ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38 Dept. 109 – Art Exhibits ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������39 Dept. 110 – Photography – Youth, Junior & Adult ������������������������������������������40 Dept. 111 – Horticulture ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������40 Dept. 112 – Youth & School Activities ������������������������������������������������������������42 Rodeo and Fair Parade ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������42 Miss Polk County Fair Queen Pageant ���������������������������������������������������������43

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Polk County Fair & Rodeo Association Officers & Board of Directors officers

Directors

President �����������������������������Glen Miller 1st Vice President �������Steve Singleton 2nd Vice President ����� Shelby Sullivan 3rd Vice President ��Caroline Singleton Secretary ��������������������Emiko Hennings Treasurer ��������������������� Phyllis Caldwell

Jack Davis Alexis Dixon Cheryl Edwards Joshua Hennings Erica Huff Debbie Hughes Tina Powe John Puckett Wendy Strother James Earl Turner Debbie Thompson Trey Vann Margie Youngblood

Consultants to the Board

FFA Advisors

County Judge ��������������Brandon Ellison County Extension Agents Bryan Maye Claire Williamson Bridgett Martin Extension Homemakers Debbie Thompson U of A Rich Mountain Antilla Walker

Acorn ��������������������������� Jim Pennington Cossatot River ������������������� Monte Fain Scott Morgan Brandon Smith Mena ������������������������Chase McCormick Justin Goodnight

Fccla Advisors Acorn ����������������������������������� Mindy Lyle Cossatot River ������������ Elizabeth Hoyle Mena �������������������������� LaDatha Hobson

Please feel free to contact any Board Director with your opinions and advice to make the Polk County Fair the absolute best it can be.

Our email address is menafair71953@yahoo.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 1 Online entry opens at http://polkar.fairwire.com All livestock must be pre-entered online. Online entry deadline is August 11th, 11:59 PM. Online entries will not be accepted after this time.

Static (Education Building) entries can also be preentered through the above website. Static entries can also be done at the start of the Fair – see dates below for more information on static entries.

AUGUST 8 & 9 – RODEO AUGUST 11 - 11:59 PM Deadline for all livestock entries AUGUST 25 – MONDAY 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Commercial Building open for exhibitor set up 6:00 PM Swine entries start arriving at Back Gate AUGUST 26 – TUESDAY 7:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – All other livestock exhibits arrival at barn.

12:00 Noon – All livestock must be in place.

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Static (Education Building) Exhibits check-in except non-canned foods and fresh cut flowers 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Rabbit, Cavy and Poultry check-in (Junior & Open) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Chicken Pullorum Testing (Abundant Life Pentecostal Church Parking Lot 2708 Highway 71 Mena) 6:00 PM – Market Animal weigh-in 7:30 PM – Livestock Exhibitor Meeting (MANDATORY) 9:00 PM – Dairy Goat milk-out AUGUST 27– WEDNESDAY Livestock will be inspected 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM Non-canned food and fresh cut flowers check-in at Education Building 12:00 Noon – Poultry judging begins 1:00 PM – Judging starts in Education Building (Static Entries) – closed to the public

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG 1:00 PM - Dairy Goat Show 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Commercial Building Open 4:00 PM – Poultry Showmanship begins 5:00 PM – Meat, Pygmy and Market Goat Judging 6:00 PM – Beef and Market Steer Judging 6:00 PM – Carnival Open AUGUST 28 – THURSDAY 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM All exhibits on display 2:00 PM – Rabbit & Cavy (Guinea Pig) Judging 2:00 PM – Rabbit Skillathon in conjunction with Rabbit Show 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Commercial Building open 6:00 PM – Sheep & Swine Judging 6:00 PM – Carnival Open *Senior Citizen Night – Age 60+ free gate entry AUGUST 29 – FRIDAY 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM All exhibits on display 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Commercial Building open 6:30 PM – Livestock Show Awards 7:00 PM – Junior Livestock Premium Sale AUGUST 30 – SATURDAY 10:00 AM – Livestock Judging Competition 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM All livestock on display and Commercial Building open 12:00 Noon – Carnival Session 1 open 12:00 Noon - 7:00 PM Education building open 6:00 PM – Carnival Session 2 open 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Education building exhibits may be picked up Livestock check-out allowed when officially released AUGUST 31 – SUNDAY 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Commercial Building Tear Down/Load-out 1:00 PM Pountry/Rabbit Barn Clean Out SEPTEMBER 2 – TUESDAY 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Education Building Exhibit Pick-up SEPTEMBER 19 – FRIDAY TIME TO BE DETERMINED - MISS POLK COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT

POLK COUNTY CITIZENS YOUNG AND OLD HAVE MANY SKILLS AND TALENTS, AND OUR FAIR HOPES TO HIGHLIGHT THOSE TALENTS AND SKILLS. IF YOU ARE AN ACCOMPLISHED HOBBIEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY, HORTICULTURE, HOME ARTS, ART & CRAFTS, GARDENING, DRAWING, PAINTING OR QUILTING — WE WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO! COME OUT AND SHOW US YOUR HOME CANNED VEGETABLES AND FRUITS. THAT SPECIAL CAKE YOU BAKE THAT EVERYONE RAVES ABOUT — WE WANT TO SEE AND TASTE IT, BECAUSE HOW GREAT WOULD IT BE TO SAY, “THIS CAKE WON FIRST PLACE AT THE COUNTY FAIR”? YOUR PUMPKIN IS THE BIGGEST — BRING IT OUT, WE HAVE A DIVISION FOR THAT. YOUR ROSES ARE PERFECT AND YOU LOVE TO USE THEM IN ARRANGEMENTS — YES INDEED, THERE IS A DIVISION FOR THAT, TOO! WE WANT EVERYONE TO ENTER THEIR BEST WORK IN THE FAIR TO SHOWCASE HOW TALENTED AND SKILLED OUR COMMUNITY IS. COME OUT AND SEE THE BEST OF THE BEST IN GUINEA PIGS, POULTRY, RABBITS, LAMBS, GOATS, HOGS AND CATTLE. 4H AND FFA STUDENTS HAVE BEEN WORKING SINCE THE LAST FAIR TO MAKE SURE THEIR ANIMAL IS THE BEST. THEY HAVE BEEN PRACTICING THEIR SHOWMANSHIP SKILLS TO SHOWCASE BOTH THEIR ANIMAL AND THE EXHIBITOR’S SKILLS.

COME ON OUT POLK COUNTY — COME SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO!

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2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG

2024 FAIR BUCKLE SPONSORS Bell Ranch Genetics Edward Jones (2) Cossatot River Ag Boosters Diamond Bank Brad & Kasey Frachiseur (3) Farm Credit Services (2) Farmer’s Co-op of Polk County First Financial Bank (2) 5F Distributing, LLC 5W Welding (2) Freedom Pharmacy (2) Grand Drive Genetics Hampton Aviation (2) Holly Springs Real Estate (4) Hunter Logging (3) Jey’s Construction Chris Jones Family Lawrence Farms (2) Lehmann Farms (2) Maye Lambs Kenny Miller Shelter Insurance McCormick Livestock John & Jessica McLain (2) Mountain Airframe (2) Pinnacle Propane Rocking H Farms Polk County Cattlemen’s Association Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Remax Realty (2) Southeast Feed (2) Sunshine House (2) Team Smallwood Triple S Ranch Union Bank of Mena (4) United Country Properties/Christy Titsworth (2) University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (2) Youngblood Farms & Dozer

2024 TROPHIES & AWARD SPONSORS Feerick Farms Mena Feed & Supply Ouachita Power Washing

EXHIBITION LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – GENERAL

All animals entering the grounds, including those showing in petting zoos, children’s barnyard animals, Old McDonald’s Farms, etc. must meet the health requirements set forth by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission for their particular species.

Arkansas livestock (except for Arkansas sheep,

goats, horses, steers and rabbits) must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within 90 days prior to exhibition, showing the following:

2. Goats showing evidence of another disease

CATTLE 1. Negative brucellosis test within 90 days prior to

5. The dairy goat that wins overall grand champion

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exhibition for females and bulls 18 months of age and over. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. Animals originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd and Certified Free Herd number is shown on certificate are exempt. If Arkansas is a Class Free State, Arkansas cattle are exempt from testing.

All heifers that are 4 – 12 months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show.

Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, 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).

SWINE 1. Animals 6 months old or older to be tested

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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 from brucellosis testing but must be pseudorabies tested).

Animals to be tested negative for pseudorabies regardless of age within 90 days of the exhibition on a test approved by the State Veterinarian or originate directly out of a Qualified Pseudorabies Free Herd, with qualified herd number and date of last test shown on certificate.

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 the fairgrounds.

As of July 1, 2001, everyone has to have a USDA 840 tag.

SHEEP 1. Sheep will be inspected on grounds. No sheep

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showing symptoms of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, sheep pox and scrapie will be allowed to show.

Animals must have scrapie ID tag.

GOATS 1. Fair personnel, veterinarians or state/federal

personnel may examine goats on grounds. No goats showing evidence of abscesses, and certainly draining abscesses, will be allowed to show and may be released by fair officials, veterinarians, or state/federal personnel.

may be released.

3. Animals must have scrapie ID tag in ear.

4. Dairy goats must have either scrapie ID or tattoo.

and makes sale cannot show in following years.

HORSES 1. Negative EIA test required within the past 12 months for all animals over 6 months of age.

2. Nursing foals under 6 months of age are exempt 3.

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from testing if accompanied by negative test dams.

Photocopies of the test papers will not be accepted; carbon copies are acceptable.

Out-of-state horses must be accompanied by valid certificate of veterinarian inspection with individual identification and a rectal temperature reading of each animal.

POULTRY

An official representing the exhibition shall notify the State Veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition, giving names, place, inclusive dates and time of the event. The requirements are as follows: 1. All in state poultry, which includes domesticated game birds, quail, pheasants, pea fowl, guineas and turkeys, present at exhibition 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 (pullorum-typhoid testing on fairgrounds during the fair is prohibited). This information will be documented on a NPIP Form VS 9-3, 90 Day Certificate, NPIP Flock Certification Form or similar certificate which will accompany the poultry during exhibition.

2. All non-certified birds must be banded (leg or wing band), with a sealed band. Wrap around plastic bands are not acceptable. In state waterfowl are exempt from pullorum-typhoid requirements.

3. Any poultry showing evidence of infectious or contagious disease or insect infestation will not be permitted to exhibit.

4. Record Keeping – The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at exhibition. This 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 shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve 12 months.

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES

Justin Goodnight – Chair Don Youngblood, Monte Fain, Scott Morgan, Bryan Maye,Chase McCormick, Jim Pennington, Caroline Singleton, Gayle Wilson, Alexis Dixon and Claire Williamson.

1. ALL animal entries must be pre-registered by August 11th thru online registration http://polkar. fairwire.com 2. No paper entry forms will be accepted for animal entries. Entry fees can be paid online or mailed to PCFRA, P.O. Box 1402, Mena, AR 71953.

3. All sheep, goats, hogs and cattle entries must be accompanied by an entry fee. The entry fee for sheep, goats, hogs and cattle is $15.00 per animal. If your animal is also entered in County Bred Division, there is not an additional entry fee. Animals cannot be entered in the County Bred Division only. The entry fee for rabbits, poultry and cavies is $10.00 per animal. Entry fees can be paid online during the entry process via credit/debit card. If fee is to be paid in person or by U.S. Mail it must be paid by check payable to PCFRA or in cash.

4. Exhibitors are limited to 3 market animals per species. They may show up to two entries per class in all other livestock divisions. Poultry, rabbits and cavies are limited to one entry per class. Dairy goats are limited to 6 per exhibitor.

5. Health requirements for each species must be met. Health certificates must be inspected by the superintendent of the species prior to stalling the animal.

6. All cattle, sheep and swine must be in place by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday and remain in place until officially released on Saturday night no earlier than 8:00 p.m. Poultry will be accepted from 5:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday thru the back gate only. Rabbits will begin inspection at 4:00 p.m. Poultry chain chickens will be released Saturday from 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m. with receipt in hand.

7. All breeding animals in the beef, sheep, goat and swine classes must be registered with the exception of the commercial heifer classes. Any beef, sheep, goat or swine breeding animal not eligible to show in a breed class will be shown in the crossbred class.

8. The PCFRA reserves the right to prohibit the exhibition of an animal that the superintendent classes as sick, unworthy or dangerous for exhibition purposes.

9. Junior exhibitors must show their own animal unless extenuating circumstances – illness, family emergency, more than one animal in class – prevents them from doing so. The livestock superintendent must approve all circum-

stances. If a substitute showman is approved, the showman must be a current registered livestock exhibitor. It is up to the exhibitor to notify the livestock superintendent prior to entering the show ring if an extenuating circumstance has occurred.

10. Exhibitors shall show their animal at such times and places as they may be directed and shall furnish such information as required by the superintendent. The refusal to abide by this rule will forfeit premium award and exhibitor will be barred from showing.

11. Exhibitors in the Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Poultry (except for the Open Poultry Show), Goat, Rabbit and Cavy Junior Departments must be a member of 4-H or FFA and be enrolled in/or be eligible to enroll in an Elementary, Junior High or High School of a Polk County school district.

These exhibitors cannot show in the Fair following their graduation from High School. Home schooled students must be an active member of a Polk County 4-H Club in order to participate.

12. Exhibitors are prohibited from showing livestock for premium in more than one county fair.

13. Where there is no competition, the judges reserve the right to use their own discretion as to whether animal shall be awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd placing.

14. Each exhibitor shall furnish all feeds and feed and water their own livestock.

15. Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy exhibitors must provide feed for their animals. Exhibitors will feed and water their animals daily.

16. All livestock which are shown to compete for prizes must be and have been owned property of the exhibitor for not less than sixty (60) days before the opening of the Fair with the exception of steers. Steers must be and have been owned property of the exhibitor for 120 days. Spring born (current year) county bred cattle must be owned and in possession of exhibitor by July 1.

17. Exhibitors will be expected to keep the area where their animals are exhibited clean and presentable at all times. The animals will be kept in show condition throughout the Fair.

18. Forfeiture of prize money will result if Rules 14 and/or 17 are not carried out.

19. Nose tongs or ring shall be used on all bulls older than 12 months.

20. Awards will be given to the 1st place winners in the Pee-Wee, Junior and Senior Showmanship Division of beef, sheep, swine, goats, and dairy goats. Exhibitors must show an animal that is registered in their name and entered to compete in a class other than showmanship.

21. Junior exhibitors are classified as follows: PeeWee – Age 5 years through 8 years; Junior – Age 9 years through 13 years; Senior Age 14

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22. A 4-H member shall be allowed to show live-

stock eligible to make the Junior Livestock Auction as a regular exhibitor if he/she will turn age 5 years or older before the opening day of the current year’s Arkansas State Fair.

23. Youth must be old enough and strong enough to handle the livestock they are showing unassisted. Animals that break-away three times in the pen shall be removed from the pen.

24. Champion classes will be within breeds.

25. All livestock species will be shown in the “blow and show” format. No hair setting products (foam, adhesives, paints, etc.) will be allowed.

Adult fitters for hire will not be allowed to fit livestock in the Junior Show. Junior exhibitors in competition for awards and premiums are encouraged to do the bulk of their own work fitting and grooming livestock on show day and assist others whenever possible. We realize some junior exhibitors are too young and inexperienced and may need some additional help. Show preparation assistance may be provided by immediate family members, other current livestock showers, certified Polk County 4-H Leaders, Agri Instructors or County Agents. No outside fitters will be allowed. The goal of the livestock show program is to teach skills to the youth.

26. In the interest of safety to animals and fair goers, no floor fans will be allowed in the livestock barn. Fan brackets should be prepared and fans hung above the animals. An attempt will be made by Fair administration to provide these.

27. All effort should be made by exhibitors to place show boxes and equipment in the grooming area or down the aisle in front of the tie spaces.

28. No tarps or covered stalls are allowed in any livestock area at any time.

29. Any protest or complaint in livestock procedures should be submitted to a member of the livestock committee and include a $100 cash deposit. Protest should be clearly written and submitted within 2 hours of the incident. Deposit shall be forfeited if protest is determined invalid.

Deposit will be refunded if found legitimate.

30. Decision of the Livestock Committee shall be final.

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JUNIOR LIVESTOCK PREMIUM SALE FRIDAY AWARDS: 6:30 p.m.

AUCTION: 7:00 p.m.

General rules and rules specific to each species are to be followed as part of the same rules.

1. Sale participants are expected to sell in attire suitable for showing.

2. Exhibitors are limited to the sale of 2 animals total of two species.

3. Youth will be an active member of 4-H or FFA

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and will be enrolled or be eligible to be enrolled in a Polk County elementary, middle or high school.

The Fair Board is not/will not be responsible for animals listed in the sale or those not listed in the sale.

Exhibitors will receive their sale checks from the PCFRA when payment to cover checks is sufficient.

Terms of sale are cash unless prior arrangements are made with the sale clerk. Buyers are expected to settle with the sale clerk immediately after sale. Buyers with pre-approved billing arrangements MUST BE paid in full no later than 60 days after invoiced.

The exhibitor reserves the right to retain ownership and sell for premium only in the Junior Livestock Premium Sale. Therefore, the animal remains the responsibility of the exhibitor. This will allow an exhibitor to exhibit their project at district and state fairs.

Any actual purchase of a market animal for slaughter will be between the exhibitor and the buyer and will not be handled through the Junior Livestock Premium Sale.

There is a 5% commission charge to premium sale exhibitors to help off-set general fair expenses.

ANIMALS INCLUDED IN SALE – SALE ORDER IS SET BY THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK PREMIUM SALE COMMITTEE.

1. 1st thru 5th place Market Hogs of each of the 5

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classes exhibited (25 maximum) and also the Grand and Reserve County Bred Market Hogs if not already included in the 25 mentioned above.

Overall Supreme Gilt Top 10 Market Lambs of the show as selected by the judge and also the Grand and Reserve County Bred Market Lambs if not already included in the top 10 market lambs.

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG 4. Top 8 Market Steers of the show as selected

by the judge with a minimum of 4 county bred steers.

5. Top 10 Market Goats of the show as selected by the judge and the Grand and Reserve County Bred Market Goat if not already included in the top 10 market goats.

6. Supreme American Heifer 7. Grand and Reserve County Bred American Heifer (If Supreme is county bred, the next highest placing county bred American heifer will sell.

If same exhibitor has more than one of the top 3 or other beef animal already in sale, the 4th overall county bred American heifer would move up. Or if need be, the 5th heifer would move up.

3 total American heifers will sell).

8. Supreme Non American Heifer. Grand and Reserve County Bred Non American Heifer (If Supreme is county bred, the next highest placing county bred Non-American heifer will sell. If same exhibitor has more than one of the top 3 or another beef animal already in sale, the 4th overall county bred Non-American heifer would move up. Or if need be, the 5th heifer would move up. 3 total Non-American heifers will sell).

9. A total of six (6) heifers will sell in the Junior Livestock Auction.

10. Supreme Champion Registered Bull 11. Grand Champion County Bred Registered Bull.

12. Grand and Reserve Pen of Fryer Rabbits 13. Best of Show Rabbit 14. Best of Show Poultry 15. Overall Grand Champion (Supreme) Dairy Goat.

16. Grand and Reserve 4-H Pullet Chain Pen. 17. Supreme Ewe and Supreme Doe.

2024 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION BUYERS AND ADD ON CONTRIBUTORS 5 W Welding Arvest Bank Bailey’s Discount Supplies Baker’s Sales & Service Steve & Joy Bowie County Equipment Broach Farms C4 Farms Angel Cabe Cattlemen’s Livestock Market Chambers Bank Chandler Funeral Home Chapman Cattle Company Cossatot River Farms Circle H Ranch Nikki Cureton, Farm Bureau De Queen Auto Group Diamond Bank

Page 9 Oneida Fain Farm Credit Services – Mena Farm Credit Services – De Queen Fern & Company First Financial Bank First State Bank Brad & Kasey Frachiseur Orval & Barbara Frachiseur Frachiseur Farm Glenwood Equipment Goodnight Family Healthcare Hennings Electric Danny Hansbrough & Danny Powell Holly Springs Real Estate Lonnie & Linda Hoobler Hornet Tire Hunter Logging J & J Livestock LeFlore County Livestock Lehmann Farms Ligon Oil McAlester Union Stockyard McDaniel Livestock Exchange Mena Feed & Southeast Feed Mena Ford Mena Title Company Kenny Miller Shelter Insurance Mountain Airframe Moyer Equipment Jason & Amy Neugent Ouachita Pressure Wash Ouachita Rock Pilgrim’s Polk County Cattlemen’s Association Polk County Farm Bureau Rea-Mac Construction Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative Rise & Shine Café Rockin 33 Farms Rockin M Farms Scotty’s Select Realty Sevier County Farmer’s Co-op Smith Equipment Dr. Lee Smith Michelle Speight Montana & Jackie Speight Suttle Equipment T J’s T N L Meat Processing The Ouachitas Rod & Debra Titsworth Triple S Ranch Tyson Union Bank Wilkerson Funeral Home Woods Agency Insurance Youngblood Land & Cattle

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CATTLE

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG REGISTERED CATTLE - CLASSES

Department – Beef Cattle - Registered Don Youngblood – Superintendent

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1. Junior Heifer Calf, calved between Jan. 1 & April 30, this year

16

14

12

10

8

6

Beef Cattle Rules: 1. Only classes listed below will be judged – all

2. Late Senior Heifer Calf, calved between Nov. 1 & Dec. 31, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

3. Early Senior Heifer Calf, calved between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

4. Late Summer Yearling Female, calved between July 1 & Aug. 31, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

5. Early Summer Yearling Female, calved between May 1 & June 30, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

6. Late Junior Yearling Female, calved between March 1 & April 30, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

7. Early Junior Yearling Female, calved between Jan. 1 & Feb. 28, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

8. Late Senior Yearling Female, calved between Sept. 1 & Dec. 31, 2 years ago

16

14

12

10

8

6

9. Summer 2 year old Female, calved between May-August 31st, 2 years ago

16

14

12

10

8

6

10. Grand Champion County Bred Heifer (American & Non-American)

Belt Buckle & Banner

11. Reserve County Bred Heifer (American & Non)

Banner

12. Supreme Heifer (American & Non-American

Belt Buckle & Banner

13. Reserve Registered Heifer (American & Non-American)

Banner

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4.

5.

6.

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others will be for exhibit only – no premiums.

All cattle must be at least 6 months of old by the 1st day of the State Fair to be eligible to show in the County Show.

All commercial heifers will be classified by weight. Breed type (American or Non-American) will be determined by the exhibitor. Show officials reserve right to change classification if heifer does not exhibit enough characteristics for breed type declared.

All registered cattle will classify by breed and age of animal. Brahman or Brahman influenced breeds will be considered American. All other breeds will be considered Non-American.

For the American division, each breed champion and commercial champion will show for Supreme and then next four heifers will be selected from remaining champions and reserves that are county bred. If the Supreme is not county bred, five more heifers will be selected. The Non-American division winners will be selected in same manner. Champion CB Bull will sell.

All beef cattle must be registered with the appropriate breed association and in the exhibitor’s name at least 60 days prior to the opening of the County fair.

See General Livestock Rules.

DIVISIONS: American

14. Reserved for later use 15. Cow/calf pair

16

14

12

10

8

6

16. Junior Bull Calf, calved between Jan 1. & April 30, current year

16

14

12

10

8

6

17. Late Senior Bull Calf, calved between Nov. 1 & Dec. 31, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

18. Early Senior Bull Calf, calved between Sept. 1 & Oct. 31, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

19. Late Summer Yearling Male calved between July 1 & Aug. 31, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

20. Early Summer Yearling Male, calved between May 1 & June 30, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

21. Late Jr. Yearling Male, calved between March 1 & Apr. 30, last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

22. Early Jr. Yearling Male calved between Jan. 1 & Feb. 28 last year

16

14

12

10

8

6

23. Late Senior Yearling Male calved between Sept. 1 & Dec. 31, two years ago

16

14

12

10

8

6

24 Summer 2 year old male calved between May & Aug. 31, 2 years ago

16

14

12

10

8

6

26. Grand Champion County Bred Registed Bull

Belt Buckle & Banner

25 Reserve County Bred Registered Bull

Banner

26. Supreme Bull

Belt Buckle & Banner

27. Reserve Champion Registered Bull

Banner

101 Beefmaster 102 Braford 103 Brahman 104 Brangus 105 Brangus Gold 106 Other American Breeds 107 Santa Gertrudis 108 Star 5 109 Simbrah 110 Commercial

MARKET STEERS – Division 301 1. Only classes listed below will be judged or shown.

2. Steer classes will be divided and classified after weigh-in.

3. Minimum weight on Market Steers is 850 pounds.

4. To be eligible for the Gain-ability Award, all steers must attend weigh-in on date set by Superintendent.

5. See General Livestock Rules (Page 7).

Non-American

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

All Weights

25

20

15

10

5

4

201 Angus 202 Charolais 203Charolais Composite 204 Chi 205 Hereford 206 Limousin 207 Lim-Flex 208 Maine-Anjou 209 Maintainer 210 Other Non American 211 Red Angus 212 Percentage Red Angus 213 Shorthorn 214 Shorthorn Plus 215 Simmental 216 Sim Solution 217 Commercial

Grand & County Bred

Belt Buckle & Banner

Reserve & County Bred Reserve

Banner

Gainability

Award from First Financial Bank

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Proud to Support the Polk County Fair!

Bridgett Kesterson

CLP, CREN, CREM, ELA, BDA, RENE, CELA, CBDA, CNHP, CMREP, SDC

Principal Broker/Owner/Realtor

Polk County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year 479-234-6006

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2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG FEEDER STEERS Sponsored by Polk County Cattlemen’s Association

Division 302 1. Calves must be owned by 4-H/FFA members or chapter groups.

2. Calves must be steers.

3. Must be polled or dehorned.

4. Must have been vaccinated.

5. Must be weaned, bunk broke and gentle prior to arrival on grounds.

6. Will be shown in pens, no halters.

7. Will be graded and judged.

8. Should weigh between 450 and 650 pounds.

DAIRY CATTLE Divisions:

Division 401 – Ayrshire Division 404 – Jersey Division 402 – Brown Swiss Division 405 – Milking Shorthorns Division 403 – Holstein Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Heifer - 6 to 12 months

16

12

9

Heifer - 13 to 18 months

16

12

9

Heifer - 19 to 24 months

16

12

9

Cow - over 24 months

16

12

9

Grand Champion

Rosette

Reserve

Rosette

SHEEP Superintendent – Justin Goodnight Breeding Stock 1. Breeding Stock should be registered with appro2.

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priate breed association.

Registered sheep should have breed association ear tags in ear.

All sheep and goats must have a Federal Scrapies Identification Tag in the ear upon arrival at fair. Tags can be ordered by calling 1-866-8732824.

Animals with evidence of active ringworm or wool fungus will be dismissed from the premises.

See General Livestock Rules (Page 7).

Divisions:

501 – Columbia 502 – Crossbreds 503 – Dorset 507 – Hair Sheep

504- Hampshire 505 – Cross Breeds 506 – Other Registered Breeds

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Senior Ewe Lamb (Sept 1 to Dec 31)

8

6

4

Junior Ewe Lamb (born after Jan 1)

8

6

4

Grand Champion Ewe

Buckle & Banner

Reserve Ewe

Banner

Department – Market Lambs

Division 601 1. Market Lambs will be weighed and divided into weight classes by the Superintendent.

2. Each exhibitor is limited to three (3) Market Lambs and two (2) entries in the Breeding class.

3. All Market Lambs must have baby teeth at time of show.

4. Minimum weight is 60 pounds.

5. See General Livestock Rules (Page 7).

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

Market Lambs - All weights

16

14

12

10

5

4

Hair Lambs All weights

16

14

12

10

5

4

Grand Champion & Belt Buckle & County Bred Banner Reserve & Reserve County Bred

Banner

Grand Champion Hair Sheep

Belt Buckle & Banner

Reserve Champion Hair Sheep

Banner

SWINE Superintendent – Scott Morgan & Chase McCormick Breeding Swine 1. All breeding swine should be registered with the 2.

3.

4.

5.

breed’s registry.

All swine must be registered in exhibitor’s name.

Exhibitors are limited to no more than two (2) entries per class.

If an animal is shown in breeding class, it may not be shown in the market swine classes.

See General Livestock Rules (Page 7)

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701 – Berkshire 702 – Chester White 703 – Crossbreeds 704 – Duroc

705 – Hampshire 706 – Poland China 707 – Spots 708 - Yorkshire

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

March - April Gilt

12

10

8

6

January - February Gilt

12

10

8

6

December Gilt

12

10

8

6

Champion Gilt Each Breed Rosette Reserve Gilt Each Breed

Rosette

Supreme Gilt

Belt Buckle & Banner

Reserve Overall Gilt Banner Grand Champion Commercial Gilt

Belt Buckle & Banner

Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt Banner Champion County Bred Gilt

Belt Buckle

Reserve Champion County Bred Gilt Banner

Market Hogs Division 801 1. Only classes below will be judged or shown.

2. No Herd Boars.

3. Market hogs will weigh 140 to 280 pounds.

4. Market Hog classes will be divided into five (5) 5.

6.

7.

classes after weigh-in. All Market Hogs in a class will be placed.

If an animal is shown in a breeding class, it may not be shown in the market classes.

Each exhibitor is limited to three (3) Market Hogs.

See General Livestock Rules (Page 7)

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

Pre-Market Hog

5

5

5

5

5

4

Market Hog All weights

16

14

12

10

5

4

Grand Belt Buckle & Champion & Banner County Bred Reserve & Reserve BanCounty Bred ner

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GOATS Superintendent – Justin Goodnight & Alexis Dixon 1. All goats must be on grounds by 6:00 p.m. on

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Yearling Doe (never Freshened) 1 to 2 years

8

6

4

Junior Champion

Rosette

Junior Reserve

Rosette

Overall Junior Doe Champion

Belt Buckle & Banner

Overall Junior Doe Reserve

Banner

Yearling Doe (freshened) 1 to 2 years

8

6

4

Doe, age 2 years or older (in milk)

Grand Champion Grade Female

8

6

4

Dry Doe (must have completed on lactation)

Overall Senior Doe Champion

8

6

4

Senior Champion

Rosette

Senior Reserve

Rosette

Grand Champion Registered Female

Rosette

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Tuesday and will be dismissed as per instruction by fair officials.

All entries must register with the show Superintendent in the Livestock Arena upon arrival.

The Dairy Goat show will begin in the Livestock Show Arena at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Milk out will be at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday night. All does in milk MUST be milked out at this time and not milked again until after the show. The Pygmy Goat show, the Meat Goat show and the Market Goat show will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Dairy Goats will be shown by breed. Exhibitors are limited to two (2) goats per class. The Overall Grand Champion Dairy Goat that makes sale cannot show in following years.

This show is open to all recognized breeds and grades of goats.

No intact buck goats are allowed on the fairgrounds.

Goats should be owned by the exhibitor at least 60 days prior to the start of the county fair.

Goats must be free of disease. All goats will be inspected on the grounds. Those showing disease symptoms will be asked to leave the grounds.

See General Livestock Rules (Page 7).

Department – Dairy Goats – Breeding Stock

Grand Champion Grade Female

Rosette

Overall Senior Doe Champion

Belt Buckle & Banner

Reserve Supreme Champion

907 – Saanen 908 – Toggenburg 909 – Nigerian 910 – Sable 911 – Guernsey

4

Dry Doe (must have completed on lactation)

8

6

4

Senior Champion

Rosette

Senior Reserve

Rosette

Reserve Supreme Champion

Rosette Belt Buckle & Banner Banner

with tipped horns.

5. See General Livestock Rules (Page 7).

3rd

Junior Doe Kid, age 0 to 6 months

8

6

4

Junior Doe Kid, age 7 months to 1 year

8

6

4

Yearling Doe (never freshened) 1 to 2 years

8

6

4

Overall Junior Doe Champion

6

receive awards.

2nd

Belt Buckle & Banner

8

4. Entries should be dehorned but may be shown

1st

Rosette

Doe, age 2 years and older (in milk)

other Goat category at Polk County Fair.

Class

Junior Reserve

4

3. Entries must be shown clipped and fitted to

than 23 inches in height at maturity.

Pygmy Goats should be dehorned.

Pygmy Goats may be registered or grade.

There is not a State Fair competition for this type of goat.

See General Livestock Rules (Page 7).

Rosette

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production.

Banner

Junior Champion

8

2. Entries cannot show in this category and any

Dairy Goat Divisions: 901 – Alpine 902 – Unregistered 903 – Lamancha 904 – Nubian 905 – Oberhasli 906 – Recorded Grade

Yearling Doe (freshened) 1 to 2 years

Department – Meat Goat – Breeding Stock 1. Entries should be from breeds bred for meat

Department – Pygmy Goat – Division 911 1. Pygmy Goats are a dwarf breed from Africa less

5.

Banner

Grand Champion Registered Female Rosette

Dairy Goat Rules 1. All goats should be dehorned. All entries entered in State Fair MUST be dehorned.

2. All entries should be registered with the American Dairy Goat Association as a Purebred or Recorded Grade Dairy Goat. Dairy Goats MUST be registered to show at the State Fair.

3. All entries must be properly clipped and fitted to receive awards. (Ask the County Extension Office or Superintendent for guidelines).

4. All entries must have a legible tattoo matching their paperwork in lieu of scrapies tag.

5. Milking does must be milked out at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday night.

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3.

4.

Overall Junior Doe Reserve

Meat Goat – Breeding Stock Divisions: 1101 Boer 1102 Kiko 1103 Spanish 1104 – TN Fainting 1105 - Crosses 1106 – Market Wether Dams Class (shown by weights & slick or haired.

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Does - Ages 0 to 6 months

8

6

4

Does - Ages 7 to 12 months

8

6

4

Does - Ages 12 months and older

8

6

4

Wether Dams by weights

8

6

4

Slick Haired

8

6

4

Haired

8

6

4

Supreme Doe

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Division 1201 1. Goats may be does or wethers, does cannot show in the Dairy and Meat shows.

2. Must be dehorned or tipped and any length.

3. All breeds and crosses are allowed.

4. All Market Goats must have baby teeth (under one year).

5. Minimum weight of 35 pounds at fair time, no maximum. All entries will be divided into 3 classes by weight. Weigh-in will be held just before the Market Hogs on Tuesday evening in the Livestock Arena.

6. Market Goats will be shown following the Pygmy Goat Show.

7. State Fair entries must have been nominated by July 15 in order to show at State Fair.

8. See General Livestock Rules (Page 7).

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Market Goats - All weights

8

6

4

Grand & County Bred Champion Reserve & Reserve County Bred

Belt Buckle & Banner Banner

COUNTY BRED Market Show

All entries in this Department must be pre-registered in appropriate County Bred species division to be considered in the county bred show or be eligible to sell as a county bred animal. Changes and updates will not be allowed at ringside during the show. The registration form must be submitted as outlined in the GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES.

Exhibitors must enter their animals using the proper section number from this page and the class (where appropriate) from other pages in this catalog.

County Bred Market Steer Class Rules

– Division 1307 1. To be considered County Bred Steer, the breeder must reside within one of the three school districts in Polk County. Breeder must own the dam at the time of service and must have possession at time of birth.

2. Calves are to be nominated in May on an application submitted to the steer superintendent.

3. All rules pertaining to the County Fair Steer Show will be in effect for the County Bred Steer Show.

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG 4. Steers will also be shown in regular steer show.

5. Top four (4) placing animals in the County Bred will be sold in the Junior Livestock Premium Sale.

3. All rules pertaining to the County Fair Heifer 4.

County Bred Market Lamb Rules –

Division 1306 1. To be considered a County Bred Lamb, the breeder must reside in Polk County.

2. The ewe must be owned by a Polk County resident at the time of breeding and lambing.

3. All rules pertaining to the County Fair Market Lamb Show will be in effect for the County Bred Lamb Show.

4. The Champion and Reserve Champion County Bred Lambs will be sold in the Junior Livestock Premium Sale.

5. Polk County lambs will also be shown in the regular market lamb show.

County Bred Market Hog Rules –

Division 1305 1. To be considered a County Bred Hog, the breeder must reside in Polk County.

2. The dam must be owned by a Polk County resident at the time of breeding and farrowing.

3. All rules pertaining to the County Fair Hog Show will be in effect for the County Bred Hog Show.

4. The Champion and Reserve Champion County Bred Hogs will be sold in the Junior Livestock Premium Sale.

5. Polk County hogs will also be shown in the regular market hog show.

County Bred Registered Bulls –

Division 1302 1. To be considered a County Bred Registered Bull, the breeder must reside within one of the three school districts in Polk County.

2. Breeder must own the dam at the time of service and must have possession at the time of birth.

3. All rules pertaining to the County Fair Registered Bull Show will be in effect for the County Bred Registered Bull Show.

4. Top four (4) placing animals in the County Bred show will be sold in the Junior Livestock Premium Sale.

5. Registered bulls will be shown in the Registered Bull Show.

County Bred Breeding Stock 1. Classes are the same as regular classes for each species

2. To be considered County Bred the dam must be

County Bred Market Goat Rules –

Division 1304 1. To be considered a County Bred Goat, the breeder must reside in Polk County.

2. The doe must be owned by a Polk County resident at the time of breeding and kidding.

3. All rules pertaining to the County Fair Market Goat Show will be in effect for the County Bred Goat Show.

4. The Champion and Reserve Champion County Bred Goats will be sold in the Junior Livestock Premium Sale.

5. Polk County goats will also be shown in the regular market goat show.

County Bred Heifer Rules –

Division 1301 1. To be considered a County Bred Heifer, the breeder must reside within one of the three school districts in Polk County.

2. Breeder must own the dam at the time of service and must have possession at the time of birth.

Show will be in effect for to County Bred Heifer Show.

Top 2 county bred heifers from each division (American & Non-American) will be sold in the Junior Livestock Auction. If the same exhibitor has more than one of the top 3 or has another beef animal in the sale, next overall county bred heifer will move up. For each division, 3 total heifers will be sold, including no less than 2 county bred heifers.

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5.

owned by a Polk County resident at the time of breeding and must have possession at time of birth.

To receive premium or be considered as County Bred entry, the proper division must be marked on the entry form County bred show may be run concurrent with the regular show.

Points and premium value will be the same as regular show for that species.

County Bred Divisions:

1301 County Bred Heifers 1302 County Bred Registered Bulls 1304 County Bred Market Goats 1305 County Bred Market Hogs 1306 County Bred Market Lambs 1307 County Bred Market Steers

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG Class Registered Cattle should use classes appropriate to their species in other division All market animals will be classed according to weight as in their regular classes

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

3

2

1

Senior - Age over 6 months and weigh 32 ounces and up

3

2

1

Breed Champions 16

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Best of Show

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10

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CLA

exhibitor no later than July 1, 2023.

nized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association Handbook. Breeds can be viewed at www. arba.net.

CAVY (GUINEA PIG) Superintendent - Gayle Wilson 1. Open to any youth, ages 5 to 19, residing or

5.

2. Animal must be owned and in the care of the 3. Rabbits will show by breeds and by color recog-

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4. Rabbits of unrecognizable breeds, colors or

Banner as Neded

BREED RABBITS Superintendent – Gayle Wilson 1. Youth should be a member of 4-H, FFA or FC-

Grand Cham- Belt Buckle & pion Banner Reserve

Intermediate - Age 4 to 6 months and weigh 22 to 31 ounces

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mixes or breeds will not be shown for points.

They will be for display only, but still must be pre-registered.

Each exhibitor is limited to one rabbit per class per breed and color.

All rabbits must be checked in with the superintendent from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the County Fair. Rabbit entries will be released as announced by fair officials and must be removed by 10:00 p.m. Saturday.

All rabbits will be inspected upon arrival at fairgrounds by the Superintendent. Any rabbits that show any sign of disease or parasite will be disqualified and removed from the fairground to protect the health of the other rabbits in the show.

All rabbits must be identified legibly and permanently by tattoo in the left ear.

Exhibitor will provide feed for their rabbits and will feed and water their animals daily.

attending school in Polk County.

2. Animal must be owned and in the care of the exhibitor no later than July 1, 2023.

3. Exhibitors are limited to two (2) entries per class.

4. All cavy entries must be accompanied by a $5.00 per entry fee.

5. Entries should arrive on Thursday and be pre6.

7.

8.

sented to the Superintendent between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Any cavy exhibiting symptoms of disease or poor health will be excused from the show at the discretion of the show superintendent.

Showmanship will be held on Thursday of the fair at 2:00 p.m.

Cavies will be shown by breed and variety.

Breeds can be viewed on www.arba.net

Divisions 1701 – Abyssinian 1702 – Abyssinian Satin 1703 – American 1704 – American Satin 1705 – Coronet 1706 – Peruvian 1707 – Peruvian Satin Class Junior - Age up to 4 months and weigh from 12 to 21 ounces

1708 -Silkie 1709 – Silkie Satin 1710 – Teddy 1711 – Teddy Satin 1712 – Texel 1713 – White Crested

1st

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2

3rd

1

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BREED RABBITS (continued) 10. Showmanship will be held at 2:00 p.m. on

Thursday of the county fair. Breed show will take place after showmanship. Youth are expected to present their rabbits to the judge.

11. A Best of Breed will be recognized for each breed shown at the fair. Champion rabbits will be chosen from the Best of Breed winners.

12. Classes will be awarded 3 points for blue (1st place), 2 points for red (2nd place) and 1 point (3rd place) for white ribbons.

13. Each exhibitor is responsible for removing and cleaning the bowls used during the fair. A tub of water will be provided at the barn for this purpose. Failure to comply may result in the loss of any prizes awarded at the fair.

14. Best of Show will make sale.

Class 4 Rabbit Breed Divisions

1401 – American Fuzzy Lop 1417 – Mini Lop 1402 – American Sable 1418 – Mini Rex 1403 – Belgian Hare 1419 – Mini Satin 1404 – Britannia Petit 1420 – Netherland Dwarf 1405 – Dutch 1421 - Polish 1406 – Dwarf Hotot 1422 – Rex 1407 – English Angora 1423 – Rhinelander 1408 – English Spot 1424 – Satin Angora 1409 – Florida White 1425 – Silver 1410 – French Angora 1426 – Silver Martin 1411 – Harlequin 1427 – Standard Chinchilla 1412 – Havana 1428 – Tan 1413 – Himalayan 1429 - Thrianta 1414 – Holland Lop 1430 – Lionhead 1415 – Jersey Woolsey 1431 – Velveteen Lop 1416 – Lilac 1432 – Dwarf Papillon 1433 – Czech Frosty 1434 – Blue Holicer

Class 6 Rabbit Breed Divisions

1501 – American 1511 – Giant Angora 1502 – American Chinchilla 1512 – Giant Chinchilla 1503 – Bevern 1513 – Hotot 1504 – Californian 1514 – New Zealand 1505 – Champagne de Argent 1515 – Satin 1506 – Checkered Giant 1516 – Silver Fox 1507 – Cinnamon 1517 – Argente Brun 1508 – Crème de Argent 1518 – French Lop 1509 – English Lop 1519 – Palomino 1510 – Flemish Giant

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BREEDER AWARD: 1. Showman must show at least 4 rabbits of the

may have one rabbit designated by the owner and signed by their County Agent, FFA Advisor or 4H Leader to be moved to the Single Fryer competition. This must be done two (2) days prior to the County Fair and communicated to the Rabbit Superintendent.

There is a limit of 2 entries per exhibitor for the meat pen contest.

Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Met Pen will make sale.

2.

3.

same breed. Two must be seniors – 1 buck and 1 doe, plus two that are not seniors (any sex).

Breeders will be awarded prizes based on placing points in the Breed Show. Only those placings within the breed will count toward showman placings.

All showmanship meeting the minimum requirements will receive a certificate and have their name, breed and year placed on the Breeders Wall of Fame.

MARKET RABBITS 1. Market rabbits must be owned and in the care 2.

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6.

of the exhibitor no later than the first Saturday in August.

Rabbits must be presented to an official appointed by the Polk County Fair Board on the first Saturday of August. The official will be available at the rabbit barn from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Each rabbit will be tattooed in the right ear.

Only rabbits with the official tattoo are eligible to be shown as a market rabbit.

On the day of the show, Market Rabbits must weigh at least 3 ½ pounds and no more than 5 ½ pounds. Rabbits cannot be over 10 weeks old. Market Rabbits may be any breed or mixed breed.

There will be an official shirt at 2:00 PM on Thursday of the county fair. Each exhibitor must present their market rabbits to be weighed by an official appointed by the Polk County Fair Board.

Each rabbit must meet the weight requirements in Rule 3 above or they will be disqualified from competition.

Market rabbits must be free from all disqualifications as listed in the Standard of Perfection published by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Any market rabbit that has a disqualification will be eliminated from competition.

Any rabbit entered as a Market Rabbit is not eligible to compete in the Breed Show.

Meat Pens 1. Meat Pen is defined as three rabbits of the 2.

3.

same color that meet Market Rabbit requirements.

Each rabbit in the meat pen must meet the weight and age requirements. If one or more of the meat pen rabbits do not meet the weight and age requirements the entire meat pen will be disqualified from competition Rabbits entered in the Single Fryer competition cannot be entered as part of a meat pen trio. EXCEPTION: A meat pen entered that has a mortality that would disqualify the entry

4.

5.

Single Fryer 1. Single Fryer is defined as one rabbit that meets Market Rabbit Requirements.

2. Rabbits entered in single fryer competition cannot be entered as part of a meat pen trio.

3. There is a limit of two (2) entries per exhibitor

for the Single Fryer contest. EXCEPTION: Exhibitor may show a 3rd Single Fryer if a rabbit is moved from the Meat Pen contest (see Met Pen Exception - Rule 3 of Meat Pens).

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Division 1601 - Meat Pen (3 rabbits not over 10 weeks, weighing between 3.5 and 5.5 pounds each

6

5

2

Division 1602 - Single Meat Rabbit (1 rabbit not over 10 weeks and weighing between 3.5 and 5.5 pounds)

6

5

2

Meat Pen Best in Show

Buckle & Banner

Single Fryer

Buckle & Banner

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4-H POULTRY Superintendent – Caroline Singleton 4-H Pullet Chain – Division 5001 4-H Poultry Project – Division 5002 1. Division 5001 - Only current year 4-H poultry chain pullets will be allowed.

2. Division 5002 – Only current year poultry chain pullets will be allowed except in Class 1, Class 3 and Class 5.

3. Do not place birds in cage until Superintendent assigns a cage.

4. Poultry Pullorum Testing is required for all poultry.

5. Poultry check in for pre-tested or exempted birds will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the county fair. Bleeding will take place 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life UPC church.

6. Poultry will be inspected upon arrival. Any chicken that exhibits any sign of disease or parasite will be disqualified and removed from the fairgrounds to protect the health of the other chickens in the show.

7. Feed, water and care will be provided for poultry entries.

8. Classes will be awarded 8 points for blue (1st place), 6 points for red (2nd place) and 4 points for white (3rd place) ribbons.

9. Each exhibitor is responsible for removing and cleaning the ceramic crocks used with their animal during the fair. A tub of water will be provided at the barn for this purpose. Failure to comply may result in loss of any prizes awarded at the fair.

10. Poultry will be judged at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday. Showmanship will begin at 4:00 p.m.

11. See General Livestock Rules for State Health Requirements (Page 7).

PULLET CHAIN PROJECTS Superintendent – Caroline Singleton

Junior Poultry Show Rules 1. This show will follow the standard APA format.

2. No miscellaneous game or mixed breeds (except in Production Class) will be accepted.

3. Poultry will be inspected upon arrival. Any chicken that exhibits any sign of disease or parasite will be disqualified and removed from the fairgrounds to protect the health of the other chickens in the show.

4. Birds shown in single classes cannot compete for pen or trio prizes, nor can birds entered in pen or trio classes compete for prizes in single classes.

5. The following definition of terms will be used: HEN – female bird over one year of age; PULLET – female bird under one year of age; COCK – male bird over one year of age; COCKEREL – male bird under one year of age; OLD TRIO – Cock and two (2) hens; YOUNG TRIO – Cockerel and two (2) pullets.

6. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each class.

7. Do not place birds in cages until Superintendent assigns cage.

8. Poultry will be judged at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday. Showmanship will begin at 4:00 p.m.

9. Poultry check in for pre-tested or exempted birds will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the county fair. Bleeding will take place 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life UPC church.

10. Feed, water and care will be provided for poultry entries.

11. PRODUCTION CLASS INFORMATION: This class is for any single bird (no trios) to be judged on egg laying ability only. This class accepts mix breeds. A Champion and Reserve ribbon will be awarded to the Best Production Entry.

12. See General Livestock Rules for Check In Times (Page 7).

13. Each exhibitor is responsible for removing and cleaning the ceramic crocks used with their animal during the fair. A tub of water will be provided at the barn for this purpose. Failure to comply may result in loss of any prizes awarded at the fair.

14. Poultry Best of Show will make sale.

15. See General Livestock Rules for additional information (Page 7).

Class

1st 2nd 3rd

Division 5001 - Pen of 3

8

6

4

Division 5002 Class 1 Hen - female over 1 year

8

6

4

Division 5002 Class 2 Pullet female under 1 year

8

6

4

Division 5002 Class 3 Cock male over 1 year

8

6

4

Division 5002 Class 4 Cockerel male under 1 year

8

6

4

Division 5002 Class 5 Old Trio cock & 2 hens

8

6

4

Division 5002 Class 6 Young Trio - cockerel & 2 pullets

POULTRY - Divisions (Breeds): Bantam Breeds (9000 Series)

8

6

4

9201 – Old English Game

SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEGGED

9301 – Anconas 9315 – Lamonas 9302 – Andalusians 9316 – Leghorns 9303 – Australorps 9317 – Minorcas 9304 – Campines 9318 – Naked Necks 9305 – Catalanas 9319 – New Hampshires 9306 – Delawares 9320 – Orpingtons 9307 – Dorkings 9321 – Phoenix 9308 – Dutch 9322 – Plymouth Rock 9309 – Frizzles 9323 – Rhode Island Reds 9310 – Hollands 9324 – Spanish 9311 – Japanese 9325 – Sussex 9312 – Javas 9326 – Welsummers 9313 – Jersey Giants 9327 – Nankins 9314 – Lakenvelders 9328 – Seramas

ROSE COMB CLEAN LEGGED

9401 – Antwerp Belgians (D’Anvers) 9405

– Hamburgs 9402 – Anconas 9406 – Leghorns 9403 – Dominiques 9407 – Minorcas 9404 – Dorkings

ALL OTHER COMBS CLEAN LEGGED 9501 – Ameraucana 9502 - Araucana 9503 – Buckeye 9504 – Chanteclers 9505 – Cornish 9506 – Crevecoeurs 9507 – Cubalayas 9508 – Houdans

9509 – La Fleche 9510 – Malays 9511 – Polish 9512 – Shamos 9513 – Sicilian Buttercups 9514 – Sumatras 9515 – Yokohamas

FEATHER LEGGED

9601 – Belgian d’Uccle 9602 – Booted 9603 – Brahmas 9604 – Cochin 9605 – Favorelles

9606 – Frizzles 9607 – Langshans 9608 – Silkies 9609 – Sultans

NEW ADDITIONS:

9701 – Modern Game 9702 – Other (Mixed Breed)

LARGE FOWL (8000 Series) AMERICAN 8101 – Buckeyes 8102 – Chanteclers 8103 – Delawares 8104 – Dominique’s

8108 – Lamonas 8109 – New Hampshire 8110 – Plymouth Rock 8111 – Rhode Island Red

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG POULTRY – Division (Breeds) (continued)

8105 – Hollands 8112 – Rhode Island White 8106 – Javas 8113 – Wyandotte’s 8107 – Jersey Giants

ASIATIC

8201 – Brahmas 8202 – Cochins

CONTINENTAL

8401 – Barnevelders 8402 – Campines 8403 – Crevecoeurs 8404 – Faveerolles 8405 – Hamburgs 8406 – Houdans

MEDITERRANEAN 8501 – Ancona 8502 – Andalusians 8503 – Catalanas 8504 – Leghorns

8203 – Langshams

8407 – La Fleche 8408 – Lakenvelders 8409 – Polish 8410 – Welsummers 8411 – Marans

8505 – Minorcas 8506 – Sicilian Buttercups 8507 – Spanish

ENGLISH

8301 – Australorps 8302 – Cornish 8303 – Dorkings

ALL OTHER BREED 8601 – Ameraucanas 8602 – Araucanas 8603 – Aseels 8604 – Cubalayas 8605 – Frizzles 8606 – Malays 8608 – Naked Necks 8609 – Old English

8304 – Orphingtons 8305 – Redcaps 8306 – Sussex

8610 – Phoenix 8611 – Shamos 8612 – Sultans 8613 – Sumatras 8614 – Yokohamas 8615 – Others 8616 – Production Egg 8617 – Production Meat

POULTRY – JUNIOR DIVISION – Class/ Points Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Hen

3

2

1

Pullet

3

2

1

Cock

3

2

1

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3

2

1

Old Trio

3

2

1

Young Trio

3

2

1

Production

3

2

1

Best Chicken

Buckle and Banner

Best Trio

Buckle and Banner

Poultry Chain Grand Champion

Buckle and Banner

POULTRY BREEDERS AWARD

This award will be presented to any Showman that meets the following requirements: 1. They must show a hen, pullet, cock and cockerel of the same breed and variety.

2. The recipients of this award will be presented with a certificate and have their name and year added to the perpetual plaque.

POULTRY – OPEN DIVISION Superintendent – Caroline Singleton Poultry Open Division Rules: 1. This show will follow the standard APA format.

2. All Open Division poultry entries are preferred to be pre-registered on the online site http://polkar. fairwire.com but walk in entries will be allowed.

A $10.00 entry fee is due with registration for each entry.

3. No miscellaneous game or mixed breeds (except in Production Class) will be accepted.

4. Poultry will be inspected upon arrival. Any bird that exhibits any sign of disease or parasite will be disqualified and removed from the fairgrounds to protect the health of the other birds in the show.

5. The following definition of terms will be used: HEN – female bird over one year of age; PULLET – female bird under one year of age; COCK – male bird over one year of age; COCKEREL – male bird under one year of age.

6. Exhibitors will be limited to one entry per breed in each class.

7. Do not place birds in cages until Superintendent assigns cage.

8. Poultry check in for Pre-tested and Exempted

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG birds will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the County Fair. Bleeding will take place 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m at the Abundant Life UPC church (2708 Hwy 71, Mena).

9. Open Poultry show will be judged at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday in conjunction with Junior Show.

10. Division (breed) numbers are the same as the Junior Division.

11. See General Livestock Rules (Page 7).

12. Open Show Premiums – Payouts will be based on percentage of entries.

ADDITIONAL FOWL Turkey

7001 – Beltsville Small White 7005- Bourbon Red 7002 – Black 7006 – Royal Palm 7003 – Bronze 7007 – Slate 7004 – Narragansett 7008 – White Holland Turkey Classes

1st

2nd

3rd

Old Tom (male bird over 1 year

3

2

1

Old Hen (female bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

Young Tom (male bird under one year)

3

2

1

Young Hen (female bird under one year)

3

2

1

Duck – Heavy

7100 – Appleyard 7101 – Aylesbury 7102 – Muscovy

7103 – Pekin 7104 – Rouen 7105 – Saxony

Duck – Medium 7110 – Buff 7111 – Cayuga

Duck – Light

7120 – Campbell 7121 – Magpie

7112 – Crested 7113 – Swedish 7122 – Runner 7123 – Welsh Harlequin

Duck – Bantam 7130 – Call 7131 – East Indie

7132 – Mallard

Duck Classes

1st 2nd 3rd

Old Drake (male bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

Old Duck (female bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

Young Drake (male bird under 1 year)

3

2

1

Young Duck (female bird under one year)

3

2

1

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Geese – Heavy 7200 – African 7201 – Embden 7202 – Toulouse

Geese – Medium

Guinea Classes

1st 2nd 3rd

Cock (male bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

Hen (female bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

7210 – American Buff 7213 - Sebastopol 7211 – Pilgrim 7214 – Steinbacher 7212 – Saddleback Pomeranian

Cockerel (male bird under 1 year)

3

2

1

Pullet (female bird under 1 year)

3

2

1

Geese – Light

7400 – Other Fowl 7500 – Other Waterfowl

7220 – Canada 7221 – Chinese

7222 - Egyptian 7223 – Tufted Roman

Goose Classes

1st 2nd 3rd

Old Gander (Male bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

Old Goose (Female bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

Young Gander (Male bird under 1 year)

3

2

1

Young Goose (Female bird under 1 year)

3

2

1

Guinea 7300 – Lavender

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3.

7400 & 7500 Classes

1st

2nd 3rd

Cock (male bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

Hen (female bird over 1 year)

3

2

1

Cockerel (male bird under 1 year)

3

2

1

Pullet (female bird under 1 year)

3

2

1

4.

5.

6.

7.

at http://polkar.fairwire.com. Walk in entries will also be accepted.

All articles must have been made in Polk County by the exhibitor and not previously entered in the Polk County Fair. Articles must be made or finished since the end of the last fair.

Each exhibitor may have up to two (2) exhibits in each class, but only one (1) will be judged.

“NFJ” (Not For Judging) will be written on the registration form and the entry card.

All items must be clean and smoke free.

All entries EXCEPT “Baked Goods and Candies”, “Fresh Cut Flowers” and “Flower Bouquets & Arrangements” must be entered on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. “Baked Goods and Candies,” “Fresh Cut Flowers” and “Flower Bouquets & Arrangements” must be entered on Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. “Farm Crops” and “Fruit & Vegetable Crops” can be entered on either day. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Judging begins at Noon on Wednesday.

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8.

9.

premium on entries in any one class number.

Names will be covered on entry tags on exhibits during judging.

Where there is no competition, articles will be awarded first, second, third or no premium according to the merits of the article. Best of Show and Participation ribbons will be awarded as merited.

If rules are not obeyed, prizes and premium money will be forfeited.

EDUCATION BUILDING/STATIC ENTRIES AGE CATEGORIES

Age is based upon age as of the first day (Tuesday) of the Fair.

ADULT – 19 years and older JUNIOR – 13 years to 18 years YOUTH – 12 years & younger.

REGISTRATION 1. For your safety, while carnival rides are being

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

assembled, please use the Exhibitor Entrance located at the south end of the fairgrounds off Rodeo Drive. From Mena, traveling on 71 South, about a half mile past Fairgrounds Road, turn left on Griffith Park Drive (next to Bowser Funeral Home), turn left on Rodeo Drive.

Continue past the dead end sign, the Exhibitor Entrance is on the right.

The Registration desks will be located at the entry to the Education Building. Everyone must secure an Individual Registration Form and Entry Number before proceeding to the individual departments.

After obtaining Form and Entry Number, take your entry to the proper departments.

Before leaving the Education Building, please turn in your Individual Registration Form so your entry (entries) can be entered into the computer and judged.

All entries must stay in the building until Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

All entries must be picked up on Saturday from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. or Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you cannot pick it up at this time, please have someone pick it up for you.

Baked goods and cut flowers are thrown out, so you do not have to pick them up. Entry tag stubs must be shown in order to pick up your entry.

Ribbons and premium checks will be given out when entries are being picked up on Saturday or Tuesday. Checks will not be mailed due to the large volume of checks issued.

DEPARTMENT 20 – AGRICULTURE MECHANICS EXHIBITS 1. Articles exhibited must have been constructed by

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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4. Check out time is Saturday 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m or Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

FFA/4-H members either as a part of their AgriculDIVISIONS ture Mechanics instruction or as part of their Su101 – Adult 301 – Youth 12 & under pervised Agriculture Experience Program (Youth 201 – Juniors 401 – Group and Junior Divisions). Exhibitors cannot enter as both FFA and 4-H members.

Adults can enter in Division 100 – Adult Class 1st 2nd 3rd Entries will be judged on the basis of workman1. Baskets & Wreath 3 2 1 ship, finish, design, strength and usefulness.

2. Poster - Plant & Tree IdentificaAn article can be shown only once at the Polk tion 3 2 1 County Fair, but does not have to be constructed during the year it is exhibited. Articles can be 3. Poster - Fire Prevention 3 2 1 shown twice only if they have been reconditioned.

4. Poster - Conservation of Live All articles must be painted or properly preserved.

Natural Resources 3 2 1 In the case of used projects, they must be clean 5.

Poster Soil, Water & Air Conserand in presentable condition. vation 3 2 1 Entries may be individual projects or chapter/club projects.

6. Poster - Recycling 3 2 1 Exhibits must be entered between 1:00 p.m. and 7. Made from Recycled Items - Toys 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. & Games 3 2 1

DIVISIONS 100 – Adult 300 – Youth 12 & Under

200 – Junior 400 – Group

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

1. Trailers

16

14

12

10

2. Tractor Implements

16

14

12

10

3. Tools

16

14

12

10

4. Livestock Equipment

16

14

12

10

5. Automotive Modifications

16

14

12

10

6. Forestry and Wildlife

16

14

12

10

7. Home or Farm Improvement

16

14

12

8. Made from Recycled Items Useful

3

2

1

9. Made from Recycled Items Decorative

3

2

1

10. Wood Products - Wildlife Habitat Houses

3

2

1

11. Wood Products - Feeders

3

2

1

12. Wood Products - Toys & Games

3

2

1

13. Wood Products - Furniture

3

2

1

14. Wood Products - Useful

3

2

1

15. Wood Products - Decorative

3

2

1

16. Wood - Relief Carving

3

2

1

17. Wood - Utility Carving

3

2

1

10

18. Wood - Table Décor

3

2

1

3

2

1

8. Shop Improvement

16

14

12

10

19. Wood - Toys

9. Reconditioned Equipment

16

14

12

10

20. Wood - Bird House (decorative)

3

2

1

10. Arts and Crafts

16

14

12

10

21. Wood - Bird House (utilitarian)

3

2

1

11. Miscellaneous

16

14

12

10

22. Wood burning article

3

2

1

23. Clocks

3

2

1

24. Made from Native Materials

3

2

1

25. Furniture

3

2

1

26. Insect Collection (preserved insects - no live)

3

2

1

27. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 21 – FORESTRY U. S. Forest Service 1. Each article must be exhibited in only one class

2.

3.

or exhibit. Two exhibits may be shown by each exhibitor in each class; however, only one will be judged.

All articles must have been made since the last fair.

Check in time is Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until

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DEPARTMENT 22 – FARM CROPS Superintendent - Polk County Master Gardener 1. All products exhibited must have been produced 2.

3.

4.

5.

in Polk County by the exhibitor.

All exhibits must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. or Wednesday between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Only one entry per person in each class allowed.

Exhibits are to be picked up Saturday between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. or Tuesday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Any produce that starts to rot will be disposed of properly.

DIVISIONS 102 – Adult 202 – Junior

302 – Youth 12 & under

DEPARMENT 23 – FRUIT & VEGETABLE CROPS Superintendent - Polk County Master Gardener

25. Squash, winter (2)

3 3

2 2

1 1

26. Tomato, slicer any variety (3)

3

2

1

1. All products exhibited must have been produced

27. Tomato, cherry any variety (6)

3

2

1

2.

28. Tomato, canning any variety (3)

3

2

1

29. Any other vegetable not listed above

3

2

1

3.

4.

5.

in Polk County by the exhibitor.

All exhibits must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. or Wednesday between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Only one entry per person in each class.

Exhibits are to be picked up Saturday between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. or Tuesday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Any produce that starts to rot will be disposed of properly.

DIVISIONS 103 – Adults 203 – Juniors

303 – Youth 12 & under

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Corn - field, ornamental, pop (3 ears)

3

2

1

2. Eggs - Chicken (1 dozen, any color)

3

2

1

3. Eggs - Duck (1 dozen)

3

2

1

4. Eggs - Quail (1 dozen)

3

2

1

5. Gourd - Any variety

3

2

1

6. Honey, dark (1 pint)

3

2

1

7. Honey, dark (1 pint with comb)

3

2

1

8. Honey, light (1 pint)

3

2

1

9. Honey, light (1 pint with comb)

3

2

1

10. Nuts - any variety (1 pint)

3

2

1

11. Peanut - any variety (1 pint)

3

2

1

12. Pumpkin- sugar/pie

3

2

1

13. Pumpkin - ornamental

3

2

1

14. Pumpkin - large carver

3

2

1

15. Sunflower - giant head

3

2

1

15. Okra (6)

16. Watermelon

3

2

1

16. Onions, any color/variety (3)

17. Creative Squash/Pumpkin Art

3

2

1

18. Any other field crop not listed above 3 2 1 NOTE: Class 17 - pumpkin and other winter squash varieties decorated with paint, craft supplies, fabric, etc. The squash cannot be punctured in any way in order that they stay fresh for display during fair week.

Class

1st

2nd 3rd

1. Apples, any variety (3 fruit)

3

2

1

2. Berries, any variety (6 fruit)

3

2

1

3. Musk melons (cantaloupe, honey dew, etc)

3

2

1

4. Grapes, any variety (1 bunch)

3

2

1

5. Muscadines, any variety (8 fruit)

3

2

1

6. Pears, any variety (3 fruit)

3

2

1

7. Any other fruit not listed above

3

2

1

8. Fresh beans in pod, any variety (6)

3

2

1

9. Dry beans, any variety (12)

3

2

1

10. Carrots (3)

3

2

1

11. Corn, sweet (3 ears)

3

2

1

12. Cucumbers (3)

3

2

1

13. Eggplant (2)

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

14. Herbs, fresh cut (1 bunch)

17. Shelling peas (6) 18. Peppers, banana (3) 19. Peppers, bell sweet (3) 20. Peppers, hot (3) 21. Peppers, ornamental (3) 22. Potato, any variety (3) 23. Potato, sweet (3)

24. Squash, summer (2)

DEPARTMENT 100 – EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS Superintendent – Debbie Thompson Division 401

1. Space, as long as available, will be provid-

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

ed for each of the five classes listed below.

Each entry will have one-half of a six (6) foot table for their display. Please notify the superintendent by the Friday before the fair, so that a space can be reserved.

No article entered in the exhibits will be allowed to compete in any other division or as a separate entry.

Entries will be accepted Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. All exhibits must be installed and ready for exhibition by Tuesday 7:00 p.m. and remain in place until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Awards will be as follows: $7.00 participation to all entries; Champion award of $10.00 to overall winner of department.

If there is no competition, the judges may reserve the right to use their own discretion as to whether the exhibit is worthy of a ribbon. The following scorecard will be used in judging exhibits.

Ribbons – 1st, 2nd, 3rd places, Best of Department and Participation.

Exhibits must be removed between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturday or Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. or awards will be withheld.

CLASS 1 – EHC Club CLASS 2 – 4-H Club CLASS 3 – FCCLA CLASS 4 – FFA CLASS 5 – Other Youth Groups

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EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS SCORECARD

This scorecard for judging educational exhibits was adopted for use in Arkansas in 1994.

COMPONENT POINTS Appropriateness of Theme - Educational and/or Promotional Message Timely, Important Practical. Message Suited for Viewing Audience 15 Presentation - Attracts Attention (Light, Motion, Sound, Color, Size, etc.)

10 Title of Exhibit - Appropriate Placement 10 Design - Good use of color, center of interest, unity and movement, contrast, balance, proportion and scale.

20 Printed Visuals - appropriate size, placement, neat and easy to read.

10 Effectiveness - Message accurate, concise and simple.

Only one subject covered, unnecessary material eliminated.

15 Educational or Promotional Effectiveness - Increases knowledge/changes, Attitude/creates a desire for involvement 20 PERFECT SCORE 100

SCORE

4.

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RULES 1. Vegetables must be young and tender, free from

3.

6.

7.

DEPARTMENT 101 – FOOD PRESERVATION

2.

5.

strings, fiber, large stems, cores and starchiness. Pieces should be of the same size and shape and should hold their shape and not appear mushy, do not use split beans or peas.

Fruit should be firm yet tender. The edge of the fruit should be smooth. It should be free from dark places, peel pieces, seed or sediment of any kind. Pieces should be the same size and shape and product should be free from mushiness or fruit pulp. The shingle pack is optional for peaches, pears and apples.

Headspace – for jams, jellies, juices and fruit

purees, one-fourth inch; for fruits, pickles and tomatoes, one-half inch; for vegetables, meats or other pressure canned foods, one inch to one and one-fourth inch. Liquid should be clear and over the product. There should be no sediment in the bottom of the jar. Use clean clear jars and rust-free lids. Bands should be left on jars.

Judges will use the “USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning”. These can be obtained from the Extension Service Office at 211 DeQueen Street, Mena.

Canned products must be canned in clear, standard (half-pint, pint or quart) jars in good condition with new, two piece canning lids (flat lid and band). NOTE: 12-ounce jars are allowed if they were canned using the pint (16 ounce) guidelines.

Exhibits must have been canned by exhibitor since the last fair.

All exhibits must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

FRUITS – Section 1

Division 104 – Adult Division 204 – Junior Division 304 – Youth 12 & under

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Beans, Lima

3

2

1

2. Beans, Green

3

2

1

3. Beets

3

2

1

4. Carrots

3

2

1

5. Corn, cream style (pint)

3

2

1

6. Corn, whole kernel

3

2

1

7. English peas

3

2

1

8. Field peas

3

2

1

9. Okra

3

2

1

10. Pinto beans

3

2

1

11. Potatoes

3

2

1

12. Sauerkraut

3

2

1

13. Soup mix

3

2

1

14. Spinach or other greens

3

2

1

15. Tomatoes

3

2

1

16. Tomatoes, stewed

3

2

1

17. Tomato Juice

3

2

1

18. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

PRESERVES – Section 3

Division 106 – Adult Division 206 – Junior Division 306 – Youth 12 & under

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Apples, sections

3

2

1

2. Applesauce

3

2

1

3. Berries (black, blue or any young berries

3

2

1

1. Blackberry

3

2

1

4. Cherries

3

2

1

2. Cherry

3

2

1

5. Fruit Juices - Apple

3

2

1

3. Figs

3

2

1

6. Fruit Juices - Berry

3

2

1

4. Muscadine

3

2

1

7. Fruit Juices - Grape

3

2

1

5. Peach

3

2

1

8. Fruit Juices - Plum

3

2

1

6. Pear

3

2

1

9. Peaches

3

2

1

7. Plum

3

2

1

10. Pears

3

2

1

8. Strawberry

3

2

1

11. Pie Filling

3

2

1

9. Tomato

3

2

1

12. Plums

3

2

1

10. Watermelon

3

2

1

13. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

11. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

12. No Added Sugar, any fruit

3

2

1

14. No Added Sugar, Any Fruit

VEGETABLES – Section 2

3

Division 105 – Adult Division 205 – Junior Division 305 – Youth 12 & under

2

1

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Division 107 – Adult Division 207 – Junior Division 307 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Apple

3

2

1

2. Blackberry

3

2

1

3. Blueberry

3

2

1

4. Cherry

3

2

1

5. Crabapple

3

2

1

6. Dewberry

3

2

1

7. Elderberry

3

2

1

8. Grape

3

2

1

9. Muscadine

3

2

1

10. Peach

3

2

1

11. Pear

3

2

1

12. Plum

3

2

1

13. Raspberry

3

2

1

14. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

15. No Added Sugar, any fruit

3

2

1

Jams – Section 5

Division 108 – Adult Division 208 – Junior Division 308 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Blackberry

3

2

1

2. Blueberry

3

2

1

3. Elderberry

3

2

1

4. Grape

3

2

1

5. Muscadine

3

2

1

6. Peach

3

2

1

7. Plum

3

2

1

8. Raspberry

3

2

1

9. Strawberry

3

2

1

10. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

11. Pepper Jam

3

2

1

12. No Added Sugar, any fruit

3

2

1

BUTTERS – Section 6

Division 109 – Adult Division 209 – Junior Division 309 – Youth 12 & under

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Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Apple

3

2

1

1. Bar-B-Que Sauce

3

2

1

2. Peach

3

2

1

2. Chili Sauce

3

2

1

3. Plum

3

2

1

3. Hot Sauce

3

2

1

4. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

4. Spaghetti Sauce

3

2

1

5. No Sugar Added, any fruit

3

2

1

5. Tomato Catsup

3

2

1

6. Tomato Sauce

3

2

1

7. Picante Sauce

3

2

1

8. Salsa

3

2

1

9. Taco Sauce

3

2

1

MEATS – Section 7

Division 110 – Adult Division 210 – Junior Division 310 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd 3rd

1. Beef

3

2

1

2. Chicken

3

2

1

3. Pork

3

2

1

4. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

PICKLES & RELISHES – Section 8 Division 111 – Adult Division 211 – Junior Division 311 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Beet Pickles

3

2

1

2. Bread & Butter Pickles

3

2

1

3. Fruit Pickles - Peach

3

2

1

4. Fruit Pickles - Pear

3

2

1

5. Mixed Pickles

3

2

1

6. Peppers

3

2

1

7. Relishes - Chow Chow

3

2

1

8. Relishes - Pepper

3

2

1

9. Relishes - Pickle or Cucumber

3

2

1

10. Relishes - Green Tomato

3

2

1

11. Sweet Cucumber Pickles

3

2

1

12. Sour or Dill Cucumber Pickles

3

2

1

13. Vegetable Pickles - Okra

3

2

1

14. Vegetable Pickles - Squash

3

2

1

15. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

SAUCES & CHUTNEYS – Section 9 Division 112 – Adult Division 212 – Junior Division 312 – Youth 12 & under

10. Miscellenous Sauce

3

2

1

11. Miscellaneous Chutney

3

2

1

DRIED FOODS – Section 10

Dried Foods do not have to be heat sealed.

Division 113 – Adult Division 213 – Junior Division 313 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Eggs

3

2

1

2. Fruit - Apples

3

2

1

3. Fruit - Peaches

3

2

1

4. Fruit - Other

3

2

1

5. Herbs - Parsley

3

2

1

6. Herbs - Basil

3

2

1

7. Herbs - Other

3

2

1

8. Meats

3

2

1

9. Mushrooms

3

2

1

10. Nuts

3

2

1

11 Vegetables - Onions

3

2

1

12. Vegetables - Pepper

3

2

1

13. Vegetables - Tomatoes

3

2

1

14. Vegetables - Other

3

2

1

15. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

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DEPARTMENT 102 – BAKED GOODS

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

5. Muffins, Others (4)

3

2

1

RULES 1. All products must be enclosed in re-closeable plastic food bags and should be displayed on a HARD disposable plate.

2. All exhibits must be entered Wednesday between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

3. No custard or cream products can be accepted.

4. No foods that require refrigeration can be accepted.

5. Products may be prepared from packaged mixes if desired.

1. Bar

3

2

1

6. Coffee Cake

3

2

1

2. Brownies

3

2

1

7. Gluten Free

3

2

1

3. Chocolate Chip

3

2

1

8. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

4. No sugar/Low Sugar

3

2

1

5. Fruit

3

2

1

6. Oatmeal

3

2

1

7. Peanut Butter

3

2

1

8. Sugar

3

2

1

9. Gluten Free

3

2

1

10. Decorated Cookies

3

2

1

2nd

3rd

11. Flavored Cookies

3

2

1

12. Chocolate Cookies

3

2

1

13. No Bake Cookies

3

2

1

14. Miscellaneous Cookies

3

2

1

CAKES – Section 1 Container size not to exceed 9” x 13” (may be ¼ cake)

BREADS (YEAST) – Section 3

1st

2nd

3rd

1

1. Blackberry

3

2

1

1

2. Cherry

3

2

1

3. Figs

3

2

1

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Angel Food

3

2

2. Chocolate

3

2

3. Decorated (only decoration judged)

3

2

1

4. Muscadine

3

2

1

4. No Sugar/Low Sugar

3

2

1

5. Peach

3

2

1

5. Layer (iced)

3

2

1

6. Pear

3

2

1

6. Pound

3

2

1

7. Plum

3

2

1

7. Cupcakes (4)

3

2

1

8. Strawberry

3

2

1

8. Cupcakes decoration (4) only decoration judged

9. Tomato

3

2

1

3

2

1

10. Watermelon

3

2

1

9. Fruit Cake

3

2

1

11. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

12. No Added Sugar, any fruit

3

2

1

10. Gluten Free

3

2

1

11. White Cake

3

2

1

12. Yellow Cake

3

2

1

13. Fruit Flavored Cake

3

2

1

14. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

COOKIES (plate of 4) – Section 2 Division 118 – Adult Division 218 – Junior Division 318 – Youth 12 & under

Class

1st

1. Divinity

3

2

1

2. Fudge

3

2

1

3. Peanut Butter

3

2

1

4. Uncooked

3

2

1

5. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Cobbler

3

2

1

2. Fried Pies (Hand Pies)

3

2

1

3. Fruit

3

2

1

4. Nut

3

2

1

5. Tart

3

2

1

6. Gluten Free

3

2

1

7. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Division 122 – Adult Division 222 – Junior Division 322 – Youth 12 & under

Class

Class

Division 121 – Adult Division 221 – Junior Division 321 – Youth 12 & under

PIES – Section 6

Division 119 – Adult Division 219 – Junior Division 319 – Youth 12 & under

Division 117 – Adult Division 217 – Junior Division 317 – Youth 12 & under

CANDY (4 Pieces) – Section 5

BREADS (QUICK) – Section 4 Division 120 – Adult Division 220 – Junior Division 320 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Fruit, Nut or Vegetable Bread

3

2

1

2. Biscuits (4)

3

2

1

3. Cornbread

3

2

1

4. Muffins, Corn (4)

3

2

1

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DEPARTMENT 103 – CLOTHING & SEWING

DEPARTMENT 104 – NEEDLECRAFT – ADULT

RULES 1. All entries must be entered Tuesday between

RULES 1. Entries must be clean and smoke free.

2. Entries must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

3. Must be completed since the last fair.

2.

3.

1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Entries must have been completed since the last fair.

All entries must be clean and smoke free.

CROCHET – Section 1 –

Division 126 – Adult Division 226 – Junior Division 326 – Youth 12 & under Class

Division 129

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Accessories (cosmetic bag, purse, etc.)

3

2

1

2. Aprons

3

2

1

3. Art to Wear

3

2

1

4. Beachwear

3

2

1

5. Bibs (adult or baby)

3

2

1

6. Blouse

3

2

1

7. Bridal Wear

3

2

1

8. Clothing for Children

3

2

1

9. Clothing for Men

3

2

1

10. Coat, Lined

3

2

1

11. Coat, Unlined

3

2

1

12. Costume

3

2

1

13. Dress

3

2

1

14. Ensemble, 2 piece

3

2

1

15. Hats & Head Gear

3

2

1

16. Jacket, Lined

3

2

1

17. Jacket, Unlined

3

2

1

18. Lingerie

3

2

1

19. Party Wear

3

2

1

20. Shorts Outfit (2 piece)

3

2

1

21. Skirt

3

2

1

22. Slacks

3

2

1

23. Sleepwear

3

2

1

24. Sportswear

3

2

1

25. Suit

3

2

1

26. Sweatshirt

3

2

1

27. Tote Bag (not quilted)

3

2

1

28. Vest

3

2

1

29. Western Wear

3

2

1

30. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Bedspread

6

5

4

2. Cape, shawl, stole

4

3

2

3. Collar, hat

3

2

1

4. Dish cloth

3

2

1

5. Doily or runner

3

2

1

6. Doll outfits - thread

3

2

1

7. Doll outfits - yarn

3

2

1

8. Edgings

3

2

1

9. Filet Crochet

3

2

1

10. Infant items (cap, jacket)

3

2

1

11. Infant booties

3

2

1

12. Pillow

3

2

1

13. Potholder

3

2

1

14. Scarf

3

2

1

15. Socks, slippers

4

3

2

16. Sweater, dress - adult

6

5

4

17. Sweater, dress - child

3

2

1

18. Tablecloth

3

2

1

19. Toy

3

2

20. Christmas Item

3

21. Other Holiday Item 22. Miscellaneous

7. Mittens

4

3

2

8. Pillow

3

2

1

9. Potholder

3

2

1

10. Scarf

3

2

1

11. Socks, slippers

4

3

2

12. Sweater, dress - adult

6

5

4

13. Sweater, dress - child

3

2

1

14. Christmas item

3

2

1

15. Other Holiday Item

3

2

1

16. Toy

3

2

1

17. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

EMBROIDERY – Section 3 – Division 131 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Breakfast, Luncheon Table Runner

3

2

1

2. Counted Cross Stitch small (up to 8” x 10”)

3

2

1

3. Counted Cross Stitch - medium (up to 16” x 20”)

3

2

1

4. Counted Cross Stitch large (over 16” x 20”)

3

2

1

5. Stamped Cross Stitch small (up to 8” x 10”)

3

2

1

6. Stamped Cross Stitch - medium (up to 16” x 20”)

3

2

1

7. Stamped Cross Stitch large (over 16” x 20”)

3

2

1

8. Napkins, placemats

3

2

1

1

9 Pillow case (set of 2) or pillow

3

2

1

2

1

10. Tablecloth

3

2

1

3

2

1

11. Blackwork

3

2

1

3

2

1

12. Crewel

3

2

1

13. Hardanger

3

2

1

14. Machine

3

2

1

15. Needlepoint

3

2

1

16. Ribbon Embroidery

3

2

1

17. Embroidery

3

2

1

KNITTING – Section 2 – Division 130 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Cap, hat

4

3

2

2. Cape, shawl, stole

4

3

2

3. Dish cloth

3

2

1

4. Edging

3

2

1

5. Infant items (cap, jacket)

4

3

2

6. Infant booties

3

2

1

18. Tatting

3

2

1

19. Swedish Weaving

3

2

1

20. Christmas Item

3

2

1

21. Other Holiday Item

3

2

1

22. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

23. Techniques not listed

3

2

1

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RUGS – Section 4 – Division 132

14. Gourd art

3

2

1

15. Hand beadwork

3

2

1

16. Handmade candle or soap

3

2

1

TOYS, PLAYTHINGS & DOLLS – Section 3 – Division 138

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

17. Hat, sunbonnet or cap

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Braided

3

2

1

18. Homespun yarn

3

2

1

1. Animals (stuffed)

3

2

1

2. Crochet Rag

3

2

1

19. Jewelry

3

2

1

2. Bed sitters

3

2

1

3. Crochet Yarn

3

2

1

20. Leathercraft

3

2

1

4. Latch Hook

3

2

1

3

2

1

5. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

21. Lotions & Potions - scrubs, lotion, soap, lip balm

3. Cornshuck or Papertwist dolls

3

2

1

4. Dolls (handmade)

3

2

1

22. Paper craft

3

2

1

5. Other toys

3

2

1

23. Pillow

3

2

1

6. Sculptured Dolls

3

2

1

24. Pin cushion

3

2

1

7. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

25. Placemats (set of 4)

3

2

1

26. Plastic canvas

3

2

1

AFGHANS – Section 5 – Division 133 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Afghan Stitch

6

5

4

27. Polymer clay items

3

2

1

2. Other Crochet Stitch

6

5

4

28. Potholder

3

2

1

3. Baby

6

5

4

29. Purse

3

2

1

4. Knitted

4

3

2

30. Rubber stamp item

3

2

1

5. Combined Afghan & Other

6

5

4

31. Scrapbooking (1 page only)

3

2

1

32. Stained glass

3

2

1

33. Sun catcher/Dream catcher

3

2

1

34. Sweatshirt - decorated

3

2

1

35. Tote bag/Diaper bag

3

2

1

36. Towels - hand, guest, tea

3

2

1

37. T-Shirt - decorated

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 105 – HOUSEHOLD ARTS & CRAFTS – ADULT RULES 1. Entries must be clean and smoke free.

2. Entries must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 pm.

MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS – Section 1 – Division 136

38. Weaving - hand

3

2

1

39. Weaving - loom

3

2

1

40. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS – Section 2 –

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Adult Coloring Page

3

2

1

2. Apron

3

2

1

3. Basket - purchased - lined/ decorated

3

2

1

4. Basket weaving

3

2

1

5. Bib - adult or baby

3

2

1

6. Casserole tote/Bun warmer

3

2

1

7. Ceramic or porcelain figures

3

2

1

8. Decorated box or utensil

3

2

1

9. Decoupage

3

2

1

10. Doll costume

3

2

1

11. Etched glass

3

2

1

12. Flower arrangement - silk or dried

3

2

1

13. Glass painting

3

2

1

HOME DÉCOR OTHER THAN CHRISTMAS – Section 4 – Division 139 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. All Occasion Wreaths

3

2

1

2. Floor Figures

3

2

1

3. Lawn & Garden Decoration

3

2

1

4. Pillows

3

2

1

5. Pillowcases

3

2

1

6. Stuffed Figures

3

2

1

7. Table Décor

3

2

1

8. Table Linens, Runners, Toppers

3

2

1

9. Wall or Door Hangings

3

2

1

10. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 106 – ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Division 137 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Door or Wall Decorations

3

2

1

2. Figures

3

2

1

3. Pillow Linens

3

2

1

4. Stockings

3

2

1

5. Table or Mantle Décor

3

2

1

6. Tree Ornaments

3

2

1

7. Tree Skirts

3

2

1

8. Wreaths

3

2

1

9. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

DIVISION 143

1. Entries must be clean and smoke free.

2. Must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Class

1st

2nd 3rd

1. Painting - any method/material

3

2

1

2. Drawing - any method/material

3

2

1

3. Ceramics - any material/design

3

2

1

4. Crafts - any material/design

3

2

1

5. Woodworking - any wooden article

3

2

1

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3

2

1

7. Adult coloring page

3

2

1

8. Wild card - any item not listed above

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 107 – ARTS & CRAFTS – JUNIOR & YOUTH RULES 1. All articles must have been made by the exhibitor since the last Polk County Fair.

2. All articles must be clean and smoke free.

3. Exhibitor may enter more than one entry per 4.

5.

class, but only one (1) entry will be judged.

All articles consisting of more than one (1) piece should be well-secured.

Entries must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

ARTS & CRAFTS – Section 1 (Items that do not qualify for entry in the ART exhibits) Division 244 – Junior Division 344 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Ceramics & Pottery

3

2

1

2. Clay (clay type) & Plaster of Paris

3

2

1

3. Polymer Clay

3

2

1

4. Origami

3

2

1

5. Painted Rocks

3

2

1

6. Paintings & Drawings

3

2

1

7. Completed Coloring Sheet

3

2

1

8. Posters

3

2

1

9. Three Dimensional

3

2

1

10. Mixed Media

3

2

1

11. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Page 37 NEEDLE ARTS & CRAFTS – Section 2 Division 245 – Junior Division 345 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Crochet/Knit

3

2

1

2. Dolls

3

2

1

3. Embroidery (all types)

3

2

1

4. Pillowcases

3

2

1

5. Beaded Articles

3

2

1

6. Quilting

3

2

1

7. Sewing

3

2

1

8. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

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OTHER HOUSEHOLD ARTS & CRAFTS – Section 3

15. Macrame

3

2

1

16. Loom Weaving

3

2

1

17. Other Home Décor

3

2

1

Division 246 – Junior Division 346 – Youth 12 & under

DEPARTMENT 108 – QUILTS RULES 1. All items must have been completed since the last fair.

MISCELLANEOUS ARTS & CRAFTS – Section 4

2. All items must be quilted: stitched or tied, with a

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Jewelry

3

2

1

2. Embellished Clothing

3

2

1

Division 247 – Junior Division 347 – Youth 12 & under

3. Household Articles (pillow cases, linens, potholders)

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4. Decorated Picture Frame

3

2

1

1. Modeling - Original

3

2

1

5. Stuffed Toys

3

2

1

2. Modeling - Kit

3

2

1

6. Wall Hanging/Door Décor

3

2

1

3. Modeling - Lego

3

2

1

7. Shell Art

3

2

1

4. Poetry

3

2

1

8. Button Art

3

2

1

5. Woodcraft

3

2

1

9. String Art

3

2

1

10. Wind Chimes

3

2

1

6. Popsicle stick/clothespin items

3

2

1

11. Yard Art

3

2

1

7. Rubber band art

3

2

1

12. Birdhouse

3

2

1

8. Keychain

3

2

1

13. Christmas Décor

3

2

1

9. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

14. Other Holiday Décor

3

2

1

layer of batting between two layers of fabric.

3. All items must be clean and smoke free.

4. Items must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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BED QUILTS – Section 1 – Division 151 Class

1st 2nd 3rd

1. Hand appliqued, hand quilted

6

5

4

2. Hand appliqued, quilted by other

5

4

3

3. Machine appliqued, hand quilted

6

5

4

4. Machine appliqued, quilted by other

5

4

3

5. Hand pieced, hand quilted

6

5

4

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG 6. Hand pieced, quilted by other

5

4

3

7. Hand pieced, tied

4

3

2

8. Machine pieced, hand quilted

6

5

4

9. Machine pieced, machine quilted

5

4

3

10. Machine pieced, quilted by other

4

3

2

11. Machine pieced, tied

3

2

1

12. Hand embroidered, hand quilted

6

5

4

13. Hand embroidered, machine quilted

5

4

3

14. Machine embroidered

4

3

2

15. Whole cloth quilt, hand quilted

6

5

4

16. Whole cloth quilt, machine quilted

5

4

3

17. Crazy quilt with hand embroidery

6

5

4

18. Original Design

6

5

4

19. Mixed technique

6

5

4

19. Group Quilt

4

3

2

20. First Quilt

5

4

3

21. Group Quilt

4

3

2

22. Other

3

2

1

OTHER QUILTED ITEMS – Section 2 – Division 152 Class

1st

2nd 3rd

1. Wall Quilt, pieced

4

3

2

2. Wall Quilt, appliqued

5

4

3

3. Wall Quilt, combined techniques

4

3

2

4. Lap Quilt

5

4

3

5. Baby Quilt

4

3

2

6. Household Item (placemat, tablecloth, etc.)

3

2

1

7. Clothing

3

2

1

8. Quilted tote, bag, purse

3

2

1

9. Miscellaneous, quilted item not listed

3

2

1

10. Original Design

5

4

3

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Quilt Blocks & Tops – Section 3 –

10. Oil - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Division 153

11. Pastels - Animals

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

12. Pastels - Landscapes & Architecture

3

2

1

1. Quilt Block - hand pieced

3

2

1

13. Pastels - Portraits

3

2

1

2. Quilt Block - machine pieced

3

2

1

14. Pastels - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

3. Quilt Block - hand appliqued

3

2

1

15. Pastels - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

4. Quilt Block - machine appliqued

16. Watercolor - Animals

3

2

1

3

2

1

5. Quilt Top - hand pieced

3

2

1

17. Watercolor - Landscape & Architecture

3

2

1

6. Quilt Top - machine pieced

3

2

1

18. Watercolor - Portraits

3

2

1

7. Quilt Top - hand appliqued

3

2

1

19. Watercolor - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

8. Quilt Top - machine appliqued

20. Watercolor - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

3

2

1

21. Mixed/Other - Animals

3

2

1

9. Original Design

3

2

1

22. Mixed/Other - Landscape & Architecture

3

2

1

23. Mixed/Other - Portraits

3

2

1

24. Mixed/Other - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

25. Mixed/Other - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 109 – ART EXHIBITS RULES 1. All exhibits must have been completed since the last fair.

2. All exhibits must be mounted, matted or framed 3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

and wired for hanging – NO saw tooth hangers.

Framing and glass are optional.

No exhibit may be larger than 36” x 27”.

Exhibitor may enter more than one entry per class, but only one will be judged; exhibitor must designate which entry will be judged.

Exhibit must be appropriate for viewing by all age audiences.

All exhibits must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Entries must be clean and smoke free.

PAINTING – Section 1 Division 157 – Adult Division 257 – Junior Division 357 – Youth 12 & under

DRAWING – Section 2 Division 158 – Adult Division 258 – Junior Division 358 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st 2nd 3rd

Graphite (pencil or charcoal)

3

2

1

1. Graphite - Animals

3

2

1

2. Graphite - Landscapes & Architecture

3

2

1

3. Graphite - Portraits

3

2

1

4. Graphite - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

5. Graphite - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

6. Ink - Animals

3

2

1

7. Ink - Landscapes & Architecture

3

2

1

Class

1st 2nd 3rd

8. Ink - Portraits

3

2

1

1. Acrylics - Animals

3

2

1

9. Ink - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

2. Acrylics - Landscapes & Architecture

3

2

1

10. Ink - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

3. Acrylics - Portraits

3

2

1

Colored Pencils (prisma color & watercolor)

3

2

1

4. Acrylics - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

11. Colored Pencils - Animals

3

2

1

5. Acrylics - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

6. Oil - Animals

3

2

1

12. Colored Pencils - Landscape & Architecture

3

2

1

7. Oil - Landscapes & Architecture

3

2

1

13. Colored Pencils - Portraits

3

2

1

8. Oil - Portraits

3

2

1

9. Oil - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

14. Colored Pencils - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

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15. Colored Pencils - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

16. Mixed/Other - Animals

3

2

1

17. Mixed/Other - Landscapes & Architecture

3

2

1

18. Mixed/Other - Portrait

3

2

1

19. Mixed/Other - Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

20. Mixed/Other - Miscellaneous

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 110 – PHOTOGRAPHY

4. Portraits

3

2

1

5. Still Life

3

2

1

6. Flowers

3

2

1

7. Computer Photography

3

2

1

8. Birds

3

2

1

9. Bugs & Butterflies

3

2

1

10. Professional

3

2

1

11. Nature, other

3

2

1

12. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Class

1st 2nd 3rd

1. Clay Sculpture - In The Round

3

2

1

2. Clay Sculpture - Ceramics

3

2

1

3. Clay Pottery - Cast

3

2

1

Rules 1. All exhibits must have been completed since the last fair.

2. All photographs must be 8” x 10” and matted with an 11” x 14” mat with no frame.

This rule complies with Arkansas State Fair regulations. Photographs submitted with glass will NOT be accepted.

3. Exhibitor may enter more than one entry per class, as space permits, but only one entry will be judged. Exhibitor must designate which entry will be judged.

4. Exhibits must be appropriate for viewing by all age audiences.

5. All exhibits must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

4. Clay Pottery - Hand Built or Thrown

3

2

1

5. Plaster of Paris Sculpture - Cast

3

2

1

COLOR – Section 1

6. Plaster of Paris Sculpture Sculpted

3

2

1

7. Paper-Mache Sculpture - Relief

3

2

1

THREE DIMENSIONAL – Section 3 Division 159 – Adult Division 259 – Junior Division 359 – Youth 12 & under

8. Paper-Mache Sculpture - In The Round

3

2

1

9. Polymer Clay Sculpture

3

2

1

10. Rock Art (Painted) Animals

3

2

1

11. Rock Art (Painted) Flowers

3

2

1

12. Rock Art (Painted) Houses

3

2

1

13. Rock Art (Painted) Fish

3

2

1

14. Rock Art (Painted) Other

3

2

1

15. China Painting

3

2

1

16. Collage

3

2

1

17. String Art

3

2

1

18. Other

3

2

1

PRINT MAKING – Section 4 Division 160 – Adult Division 260 – Junior Division 360 – Youth 12 & under

CUTEST PET – Section 3

Division 166 – Adult Division 266 – Junior Division 366 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st 2nd 3rd

1. Black & White

3

2

1

2. Color

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 111 – HORTICULTURE Superintendent – Polk County Master Gardener

Division 164– Adult Division 264 – Junior Division 364 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Landscape

3

2

1

2. Seascape

3

2

1

3. Animals

3

2

1

4. Portraits

3

2

1

5. Still Life

3

2

1

6. Flowers

3

2

1

7. Computer Photography

3

2

1

8. Birds

3

2

1

9. Bugs & Butterflies

3

2

1

10. Professional

3

2

1

11. Nature

3

2

1

12. Miscellaneous

3

2

1

RULES FOR ADULT, JUNIOR & YOUTH HORTICULTURE 1. All exhibits for Section 3 – Potted Plants must 2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

BLACK & WHITE – Section 2 Division 165 – Adult Division 265 – Junior Division 365 – Youth 12 & under

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1. Intaglio

3

2

1

2. Relief

3

2

1

Class

1st 2nd 3rd

3. Serigraph

3

2

1

1. Landscape

3

2

1

7.

4. Lithography

3

2

1

2. Seascape

3

2

1

5. Computer Art

3

2

1

3. Animals

3

2

1

8.

9.

be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

All exhibits for Section 1 – Flower Bouquets and Arrangements and Section 2 – Fresh Cut Flowers must be entered Wednesday between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Only one entry per person in each class allowed.

All flowers, plants and vegetables must be grown and arranged by the exhibitor and must be pest and disease free.

Exhibitor must furnish containers. Attractive containers are desired.

For Section 1 – judging of Flower Bouquets and Arrangements and for Section 3 – judging of Dish Gardens, Driftwood with Plantings, English Trough Gardens, Garden Art with Plantings and Terrariums – the containers will be considered part of the entry and judged as one.

No bows or figurines are to be added to plants or flowers.

Once a plant has been entered in the Polk County Fair, it cannot be entered again in subsequent years.

All exhibits are to be picked up Sunday between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

2025 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG 10. The Polk County Fair Board or the volunteer

workers are not responsible for broken containers or plants left after 3:00 p.m. Sunday.

BEST IN SHOW

Master Gardener Commemorative Award

$50.00

1. Flower Bouquets BEST IN DIVISION & Arrangements $20.00 2. Fresh Cut Flower $20.00 3. Potted Plant

$20.00

Awards for Junior and Youth Horticulture Master Gardener ComBEST IN SHOW mermorative Award $20.00 BEST IN DIVISION

1. Flower Bouquets & Arrangements $20.00 2. Fresh Cut Flower

$20.00

3. Potted Plants

$20.00

FLOWER BOUQUETS & ARRANGEMENTS – Section 1 Division 170 – Adult Division 270 – Junior Division 370 – Youth 12 & under

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3

2

1

8. Dried Miniature Flower Bouquet - flowers shorter than 5”

3

2

1

9. Fresh Miniature Flower Bouquet - flowers shorter than 5”

3

2

1

Class

1st 2nd 3rd

1. Foliage Only Bouquet

3

2

1

10. Fresh Wildflower Bouquet flowers taller than 12”

3

2

1

2. Dried Mixed Flower Bouquet flowers taller than 12”

3

2

1

11. Fresh Wildflower Bouquet flowers shorter than 12”

3

2

1

3. Dried Mixed Flower Bouquet flowers shorter than 12”

3

2

1

12. Fresh Mixed Flower Bouquet - flowers taller than 12”

3

2

1

4. Dried Single Flower Variety Bouquet - flowers taller than 12”

3

2

1

13. Fresh Mixed Flower Bouquet - flowers shorter than 12”

3

2

1

5. Dried Single Flower Variety Bouquet - flowers shorter than 12”

3

2

1

14. Fresh Single Flower Variety Bouquet - flowers taller than 12”

3

2

1

6. Dried Wildflower Bouquet flowers taller than 12”

3

2

1

15. Fresh Single Flower Variety Bouquet - flowers shorter than 12”

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15. Fresh Single Flower Variety Bouquet - flowers shorter than 12" 3 16. Dried Arrangement 17. Fresh Arrangement 18. Fruit Arrangement 19. Vegetable Arrangement

2

3

2

3

2

3

18. Marigold

3

2

1

20. Orchid

3

2

1

1

19. Million Bells (Evening Star)

3

2

1

21. Philodendrons/Pothos

3

2

1

22. Succulent

3

2

1

1

20. Monkey Grass (One bloom & one left

3

2

1

23. Terrarium

3

2

1

21. Rose (spray)

3

2

1

24. Tropical

3

2

1

22. Rose (open single bloom)

3

2

1

23. Rosebud

3

2

1

25. Any other potted plant not listed above

3

2

1

1

24. Rose Miniature (spray)

3

2

1

25. Rose Miniature (open single bloom)

3

2

1

26. Rosebud Miniature

3

2

1

27. Shamrock/Oxalis

3

2

1

28. Sunflower

3

2

1

29. Zinnia

3

2

1

30. Any other fresh cut flowers

3

2

1

1

2

3

2

1

20. Any other flower bouquet not listed above 3

2

1

21. Any other arrangement not listed above

2

1

3

Class 16-19 and 21 must use oasis floral foam

FLOWER BOUQUETS & ARRANGEMENTS – Section 1 FRESH CUT FLOWERS – Section 2 1. Only 1 bloom, flower head, spray, stem or stalk per specimen.

Division 171 – Adult Division 271 – Junior Division 371 – Youth 12 & under Class

1st

2nd 3rd

1. Aster

3

2

1

2. Begonia

3

2

1

3. Black-eyed Susan

3

2

1

4. Canna

3

2

1

5. Cardinal Flowers

3

2

1

6. Chrysanthemum

3

2

1

7. Cockscomb

3

2

1

8. Coleus

3

2

1

9. Cone Flower

3

2

1

10. Coreopsis

3

2

1

11. Cosmos

3

2

1

12. Dahlia

3

2

1

13. Daisy

3

2

1

14. Geranium

3

2

1

15. Hibiscus

3

2

1

16. Hydrangea

3

2

1

17. Lantana

3

2

1

1st

Division 376 – Youth 12 & under

RULES 1. Stickers will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each class.

2. Each elementary school, including special edu-

POTTED PLANTS – Section 3 Division 172 – Adult Division 272 – Junior Division 372 – Youth 12 & under Class

DEPARTMENT 112 – YOUTH & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART EXHIBITS

3.

2nd

3rd

1. African Violet

3

2

1

2. Begonia

3

2

1

3. Bonsai

3

2

1

4. Cactus

3

2

1

5. Coleus

3

2

1

6. Dish Garden

3

2

1

7. Driftwood with planting

3

2

1

8. English Trough Garden

3

2

1

9. Fern

3

2

1

10. Flowering Plant (taller than 12")

3

2

1

11. Flowering Plant (shorter than 12")

3

2

1

12. Foliage Plant (taller than 12")

3

2

1

13. Foliage Plant (shorter than 12")

3

2

1

14. Garden Art with planting

3

2

1

15. Hanging Basket

3

2

1

16 Herb

3

2

1

17. Crawling Ground Cover

3

2

1

18. Mixed Planting (taller than 12")

3

2

1

19. Mixed Planting (shorter than 12")

3

2

1

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

cation classes, pre-schools and home schools are encouraged to prepare an exhibit which illustrates some area of work being done by their students.

All entries must be registered and installed with the superintendent on Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Judging is Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m.

The teacher’s name, school and grade should be in bold lettering on the top of the exhibit.

Background paper of school color is optional.

The child’s name should be placed in the lower right corner of their picture.

Each picture should be of regular paper size and placed on a large sheet of paper no longer than eight (8) feet long.

Every effort possible is made to hang each child’s work for viewing. In order to have room for all, each teacher is asked to submit only one piece of work per child.

Check out time is Saturday from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. or Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. All artwork MUST be picked up at this time.

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Junior Miss (13 – 15 years) 1. $50.00 Entry Fee 2. Must be a Polk County resident 3. Compete 4. Interview 50% 5. Sportswear 15% 6. Evening Gown 35% (on-stage question) Miss (16 – 21 years) 1. $50.00 Entry Fee 2. Must be Polk County resident 3. Compete 4. Interview 50% 5. Sportswear 15% 6. Evening Gown 35% (on-stage question) For registration forms and more info please follow Miss Polk County Fair Queen Pageant on Facebook and Instagram.

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