Polk County Fair Catalog 2026

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2026 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, SEPTEMBER 3rd – FREE

A BIG THANKS TO ALL OUR POLK COUNTY HANDICAPABLE SPONSORS! 25 years strong and still growing!

Friday, August 7th, at 9AM, Polk County Fairgrounds!

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2026 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG

Table of Contents Polk County Fair & Rodeo Association Officers and Board of Directors ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Calendar of Events ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 2025 Buckle, Trophy & Award Sponsors ������������������������������������������������������������� 4

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

Junior Livestock Premium Sale ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9

President ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Glen Miller 1st Vice President ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Phyllis Caldwell 2nd Vice President ����������������������������������������������������������������������� Shelby Sullivan 3rd Vice President ��������������������������������������������������������������������Caroline Singleton Secretary ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Debbie Thompson Treasurer ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Alexis Lawson

Beef Cattle ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10

Directors

Consultants to the Board

Jack Davis Kayla Terwilliger Cheryl Edwards Joshua Hennings Erica Huff Debbie Hughes Tina Powe John Puckett Lacey Cearley James Earl Turner Debbie Thompson Trey Vann Margie Youngblood Steve Singleton

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

Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements ���������������������������������������������������������� 6 General Livestock Rules ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 2025 Junior Livestock Premium Buyers �������������������������������������������������������������� 8

Market Steers ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Market Lambs ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Swine ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Market Hogs ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Goats �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Dairy Goat ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Meat Goat ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Market Goat �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 County Bred ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Cavy (Guinea Pigs) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Rabbits ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17 Poultry ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19 Education Building/Static Entries Rules ������������������������������������������������������������ 21 Dept. 20 – Agriculture Mechanics Exhibits �������������������������������������������������������� 21 Dept. 21 – Forestry �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Dept. 22 – Farm Crops �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Dept. 23 – Fruit & Vegetable Crops ������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Dept. 100 – Education Exhibits ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Dept. 101 – Food Preservation ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Dept. 103 – Clothing & Sewing ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 Dept. 104 – Needlecrafts – Adult ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 Dept. 105 – Household Arts & Crafts – Adult ���������������������������������������������������� 34 Dept. 106 – Adults with Disabilities ������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 Dept. 107 – Arts & Crafts – Junior & Youth ������������������������������������������������������� 36 Dept. 108 – Quilts ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38 Dept. 109 – Art Exhibits ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38 Dept. 110 – Photography – Youth, Junior & Adult ���������������������������������������������� 39 Dept. 111 – Horticulture ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Dept. 112 – Youth & School Activities ���������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Miss Polk County Fair Queen Pageant ������������������������������������������������������������� 42

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

FFA Advisors Acorn �������������������������� Jim Pennington Cossatot River ������������������� Monte Fain ���������������������������������������Scott Morgan Mena ����������������������Chase McCormick ��������������������������������� Justin Goodnight �������������������������������� Cheyenne Hogan

FCCLA Advisors Acorn ���������������������������������� Mindy Lyle Cossatot River ������������ Elizabeth Hoyle Mena ������������������������ LaDatha Hobson ���������������������������������������� Kristi Wilson ����������������������������������������Lauren Frost

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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 19th at 11:59 PM for livestock. Online entries will not be accepted after this time.

Static (Education Building) entries can also be pre-entered thru the above website up until August 30th.

Static entries can also be done at the start of the Fair – see dates below for more information on static entries.

AUGUST 7TH & 8TH RODEO AUGUST 19 - 11:59 PM

Deadline for all livestock entries.

AUGUST 31—MONDAY

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Commercial Building open for exhibitor set up.

6:00 PM Swine entries start arriving at Back Gate.

SEPTEMBER 1—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) 5:00PM – 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

SEPTEMBER 2—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

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12:00 PM - Dairy Goat Show 6:00 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

SEPTEMBER 3 – THURSDAY

2:00 PM – 9:00 PM All exhibits on display 2:00 PM – Rabbit & Cavy (Guinea Pig) Judging 2:00 PM – Rabbit Skill-a -thon 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

SEPTEMBER 4 – 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

SEPTEMBER 5 – 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.

SEPTEMBER 6 – SUNDAY

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Commercial Building Tear Down/Load Out 1:00 PM Poultry/Rabbit Barn Clean Out

SEPTEMBER 8 – TUESDAY

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Education Building Exhibit Pick up

SEPTEMBER 26 – SATURDAY

MISS POLK COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT - (TIME TO BE DETERMINED) COME EXPERIENCE THE VERY BEST OF POLK COUNTY AT THE 2026 FAIR! FROM GUINEA PIGS, POULTRY, AND RABBITS TO LAMBS, GOATS, HOGS, AND CATTLE, OUR 4-H AND FFA EXHIBITORS HAVE SPENT THE YEAR CARING FOR, TRAINING, AND PERFECTING THEIR ANIMALS. THEIR HARD WORK, DEDICATION, AND SHOWMANSHIP SKILLS ARE ON FULL DISPLAY AS THEY PRESENT NOT ONLY THEIR LIVESTOCK, BUT THEIR OWN GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT. BUT THE FAIR IS MORE THAN LIVESTOCK – IT’S A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY TALENT! POLK COUNTY IS FILLED WITH CREATIVITY AND SKILL, AND WE INVITE YOU TO BE A PART OF IT. WHETHER YOU EXCEL IN PHOTOGRAPHY, HORTICULTURE, HOME ARTS, ARTS & CRAFTS, GARDENING, DRAWING, PAINTING, OR QUILTING, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE. SHOW OFF YOUR HOME-CANNED GOODS, YOUR PRIZE-WINNING BAKED TREATS, OR THAT BLUE-RIBBON-WORTHY CAKE EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT. GOT THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN IN THE COUNTY? A STUNNING FLORAL ARRANGEMENT? A HANDMADE CREATION YOU’RE PROUD OF? THERE’S A PLACE FOR IT HERE. OUR FAIR IS ABOUT SHOWCASING THE HEART, HARD WORK, AND TALENT OF OUR COMMUNITY – YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. ENTER YOUR BEST, JOIN THE TRADITION, AND BE A PART OF WHAT MAKES THE POLK COUNTY FAIR SO SPECIAL!

2025 FAIR BUCKLE/ AWARD SPONSORS Bell Ranch Genetics (2) Edward Jones (2) Cossatot River FFA Farm Credit Services Diamond Bank Farmer’s Co-op of Polk County First Financial Bank (2) Grand Drive Genetics Holly Springs Real Estate -Tabitha Booher (5) Danny Powell Cannon Roofing Lawrence Farms (2) Lehmann Farms (3) Maye Lambs Kenny Miller Shelter Insurance McCormick Livestock John & Jessica McLain (2) Mountain Airframe (2) Rockin H Farms(2) JW Livestock RE/MAX Real Estate (3) Mena Feed Team Smallwood TMG Farms Union Bank of Mena (4) Wizard’s Guildhall Youngblood Farms & Dozer Rockin M Farms(2) Don’s EZ Pay Goss Electronics United Country Properties/Christy Titsworth (2) University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (2) Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Polk County Cattlemen’s Association

2025 TROPHIES & AWARD SPONSORS Sony’s Farm First Financial Bank Ouachita Power Washing Warren Piece Rabbitry

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EXHIBITION LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – GENERAL 1. 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.

2. 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:

CATTLE 1. Negative brucellosis test within 90 days prior to 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.

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

3. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over 12 months of age and are not official calf-hood vaccinated 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 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).

2. 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.

3. Free of other contagious, infectious and communicable diseases (erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis, etc.); otherwise, they will not be allowed to show and will be released from the fairgrounds.

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

SHEEP 1. Sheep will be inspected on grounds. No sheep showing symptoms of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, sheep pox and scrapie will be allowed to show.

2. 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.

2. Goats showing evidence of another disease may be released.

3. Animals must have scrapie ID tag in ear.

4. Dairy goats must have either a tattoo or EID matching their registration papers.

5. The dairy goat that wins overall grand champion 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 from testing if accompanied by negative test dams.

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

4. 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.

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GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES Committee Members: Justin Goodnight – Chair Don Youngblood, Monte Fain, Scott Morgan, Bryan Maye, Chase McCormick, Jim Pennington, Caroline Singleton, Gayle Wilson, Alexis Lawson and Claire Williamson.

1. ALL animal entries must be pre-registered by August 19th 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 through 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 circumstances. 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

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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. Exhibitiors 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: Pee-Wee – Age 5 years through 8 years; Junior – Age 9 years through 13 years; Senior Age 14 years and older.

22. A 4-H member shall be allowed to show livestock 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, 4-H Volunteers, 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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2025 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION BUYERS AND ADD ON CONTRIBUTORS 5 J Electric Martin’s Auction Service 5 W Welding McAlester Union Stockyards Arvest Bank McDaniel Livestock Exchange Bailey Discount Building Supply Mena Feed & Southeast Feed Baker’s Sales & Service Mena Ford Baker’s Towing Mena Title Company Barney Farms Kenny Miller Shelter Insurance Big D’s Station Mountain Airframe Broach Farms

Nor-Tex Tractor Cattlemen’s Livestock Outdoors Creation Taxidermy Central Haliburton Phillips Show Pigs Chambers Bank Polk County Cattlemen’s Association Chandler Funeral Home Polk County Farm Bureau Chapman Cattle Company Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Cossatot River Farms Poor Boys Livestock Auction Dale Craig Danny Powell & Danny Hansbrough Cypress Creek Forestry Rae-Mac Construction

De Queen Auto Group Rich Mountain Electric Co-op Diamond Bank Rise & Shine Cafe Rachel & Landon Dover Rockin’ 33 Farms Farm Credit Services – Mena Rockin M Farms Farm Credit Services - De Queen Scotty’s Fern & Company Smith Equipment First Financial Bank Dr. Lee Smith First State Bank Suttle Equipment Scott & Tracy Frachiseur

TJ’s Glenwood Equipment Tyson Foods Lonnie & Linda Hoobler Union Bank of Mena Tony Hooper James Watkins Farm Hornet Tire Wildcat Booster Club Huff Ranch Wilkerson Funeral Home Hunter Logging Trisha Youngblood J & J Livestock Youngblood Farm & Dozer Lehmann Farms Youngblood Land & Cattle

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

10. ANIMALS INCLUDED IN SALE – SALE ORDER IS SET BY THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK PREMIUM SALE COMMITTEE. 11. 1st thru 5th place Market Hogs of each of the 5 classes exhibited (25 maximum); Grand and Reserve County Bred Market Hogs if not already included in the top 25 market hogs.

12. Overall Supreme Gilt 13. Top 10 Market Lambs of the show as selected by the judge; Grand and Reserve County Bred Market Lambs if not already included in the top 10 market lambs.

14. Top 8 Market Steers of the show as selected by the judge with a minimum of 4 county bred steers.

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

16. Supreme American Heifer 17. 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. A total of 3 American heifers will sell).

18. Supreme Non American Heifer.

19. 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. A total of 3 Non-American heifers will sell).

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

21. Supreme Champion Registered Bull 22. Grand Champion County Bred Registered Bull 23. Grand and Reserve Pen of Fryer Rabbits

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24. Best of Show Rabbit 25. Best of Show Poultry 26. Grand and Reserve 4-H Pullet Chain Pen 27. Grand and Reserve Meat Production Pen of 3 28. Overall Grand Champion (Supreme) Dairy Goat 29. Supreme Ewe and Supreme Doe

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 classes exhibited (25 maximum); Grand and Reserve County Bred Market Hogs if not already included in the top 25 market hogs.

2. Overall Supreme Gilt 3. Top 10 Market Lambs of the show as selected by the judge; Grand and Reserve County Bred Market Lambs if not already included in the top 10 market lambs.

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; 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. A total of 3 American heifers will sell).

8. Supreme Non American Heifer.

9. 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. A total of 3 Non-American heifers will sell).

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

11. Supreme Champion Registered Bull 12. Grand Champion County Bred Registered Bull 13. Grand and Reserve Pen of Fryer Rabbits 14. Best of Show Rabbit 15. Best of Show Poultry 16. Grand and Reserve 4-H Pullet Chain Pen 17. Grand and Reserve Meat Production Pen of 3 18. Overall Grand Champion (Supreme) Dairy Goat 19. Supreme Ewe and Supreme Doe

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CATTLE

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

2

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

3

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

DON YOUNGBLOOD – SUPERINTENDENT

4

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

5

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

BEEF CATTLE RULES:

6

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

7

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

8

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

9

Summer 2-year-old Female, calved between May 1 & Aug. 31st , 2 years ago

20

18

16

14

12

10

10

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

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

11

Reserve Champion County Bred Heifer (American & Non-American)

Reserve Award

12

Grand Champion Registered Heifer (American & Non-American)

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

13

Reserve Champion Registered Heifer (American & Non-American)

Reserve Award

14

Supreme Heifer (American & Non-American)

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

15

Cow/calf pair

20

18

16

14

12

10

16

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

17

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

18

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

19

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

20

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

21

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

22

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

23

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

24

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

20

18

16

14

12

10

25

Grand Champion County Bred Registered Bull

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

26

Reserve County Bred Registered Bull

Reserve Award

27

Supreme Bull

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

28

Reserve Champion Registered Bull

Reserve Award

DEPARTMENT – BEEF CATTLE REGISTERED

1. Only classes listed below will be judged – all others will be for exhibit only – no premiums.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 County Bred Bull will sell.

6. 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.

7. See General Livestock Rules.

DIVISIONS: AMERICAN

101 Beefmaster �������������������������������������� 102 Braford 103 Brahman �����������������������������������������104 Brangus 105 Brangus Gold ���������106 Other American Breeds 107Santa 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.

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1

All Weights

20

18

16

14

12

10

2

Grand & County Bred

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

3

Reserve & County Bred Reserve

Reserve Award

4

Gainability

Belt Buckle (Farm Bureau) & Award (First Financial)

NON-AMERICAN

201 Angus �������������������������������������������202 Charolais 203 Charolais 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

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DIVISIONS:

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 849 pounds.

DAIRY CATTLE

Division 401 - Ayrshire ��������������Division 404 - Jersey Division 402 - Brown Swiss ��������������������������������������� Division 405 - Milking Shorthorns ������������������������������ Division 403 - Holstein ����� Division 406 - Commercial 1. All cattle must be polled/dehorned/tipped.

2. Dry Cows must have completed one lactation.

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

4. Must have registration papers (excluding commercial).

5. See General Livestock Rules.

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Heifer – 6 to 12 months

20

18

16

2

Heifer – 13 to 18 months

20

18

16

3

Heifer – 19 to 24 months

20

18

16

4

Cow – over 24 months

20

18

16

5

Grand Champion

Buckle & Grand Award

6

Reserve Champion

Reserve Award

SHEEP SUPERINTENDENT – CHEYENNE HOGAN BREEDING STOCK 1. Breeding Stock should be registered with appropriate breed association 2. Registered sheep should have breed association ear tags in ear.

3. 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.

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

5. See General Livestock Rules.

501 - Columbia ������������������������������� 504 - Hampshire 502 - Crossbreds ������������������������ 505 - Cross Breeds 503 - Dorset �������������� 506 - Other Registered Breeds 507 - Hair Sheep

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

16

14

12

16

14

12

3

Senior Ewe Lamb (Sept. 1 to Dec. 31) Junior Ewe Lamb (born after Jan. 1) Grand Champion Ewe

4

Reserve Champion Ewe

1 2

Belt Buckly & Grand Award Reserve Award

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.

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1

Market Lambs – all weights

16

14

12

10

8

6

2

Hair Lambs – all weights

16

14

12

10

8

6

3

Grand Champion & County Bred

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

4

Reserve & Reserve County Bred

Reserve Award

5

Grand Champion Hair Sheep

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

6

Reserve Champion Hair Sheep

Reserve Award

SWINE SUPERINTENDENT – SCOTT MORGAN & CHASE MCCORMICK BREEDING SWINE

1. All breeding swine should be registered with the breed’s registry.

2. All swine must be registered in exhibitor’s name.

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

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

5. See General Livestock Rules

DIVISIONS:

701 – Berkshire 705 – Hampshire 702 – Chester White 706 – Poland China 703 – Crossbreeds 707 – Spots 704 – Duroc 708 - Yorkshire

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

1

March – April Gilt

16

14

12

10

2

January – February Gilt

16

14

12

10

3

December Gilt

16

14

12

10

4

Champion Gilt – Each Breed

Rosette

5

Reserve Gilt – Each Breed

Rosette

6

Supreme Gilt

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

7

Reserve Overall Gilt

Reserve Award

8 9 10

Grand Champion Commercial Belt Buckle & Grand Award Gilt Reserve Champion CommerReserve Award cial Gilt Champion County Bred Gilt Belt Buckle & Grand Award

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

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

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

7. See General Livestock Rules.

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

1

Pre-Market Hog

16

14

12

10

8

6

2

Market Hog – all weights

16

14

12

10

8

6

3

Grand Champion & County Bred

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

4

Reserve & Reserve County Bred

Reserve Award

GOATS SUPERINTENDENT – JUSTIN GOODNIGHT & ALEXIS LAWSON

1. All goats must be on grounds by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday and will be dismissed as per instruction by fair officials.

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

3. The Dairy Goat show will begin in the Livestock Show Arena at 12:00 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.

4. 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.

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

6. No intact buck goats are allowed on the fairgrounds.

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

8. 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.

9. See General Livestock Rules.

DEPARTMENT – DAIRY GOATS – BREEDING STOCK

1

DAIRY GOAT RULES

2

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 and/or an 840-microchip matching their paperwork in lieu of scrapies tag.

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

6. Class ages are by opening day of fair.

DAIRY GOAT DIVISIONS

901 – Alpine �������������������������� 906 – Recorded Grade 902 – Unregistered ������������������������������907 – Saanen 903 – Lamancha ��������������������������� 908 – Toggenburg 904 – Nubian ��������������������������������������909 – Nigerian 905 – Oberhasli ����������������������������������������910- Sable 911 – Guernsey

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

16

14

12

16

14

12

16

14

12

16

14

12

9

Junior Kid – under 4 months Intermediate Kid – 4 months and under 8 months Senior Kid - 8 months and under 12 months Dry Yearling – 12 months to 24 months Grand Champion – Each Breed Reserve Champion – Each Breed Grand Champion Overall Junior Doe Reserve Champion Overall Junior Doe Yearling Milker

10

3 4 5 6 7 8

Rosette Rosette Belt Buckle & Grand Award Reserve Award 16

14

12

2-Year-Old Milker

16

14

12

11

3-Year-Old Milker

16

14

12

12

4-Year-Old Milker

16

14

12

13

5-Years & Older

16

14

12

14

Grand Champion – Each Breed Reserve Champion – Each Breed Grand Champion Overall Senior Doe Reserve Champion Overall Senior Doe Overall Supreme Dairy Doe

15 16 17 18

Rosette Rosette Belt Buckle & Grand Award Reserve Award Belt Buckle & Grand Award

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Division 912 1. Pygmy Goats are a dwarf breed from Africa less than 23 inches in height at maturity.

2. Pygmy Goats should be dehorned.

3. Pygmy Goats may be registered or grade.

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

5. See General Livestock Rules.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2nd

3rd

1

Does – 7 to 12 months

16

14

12

RULES – DIVISION 1307

2

16

14

12

3

Does – 12 months and older Wether Dams by weight

16

14

12

4

Slick Haired

16

14

12

5

Haired

16

14

12

Supreme Doe

1st

2nd

3rd

Junior Doe Kid, age 0 to 3 months Junior Doe Kid, age 3 to 6 months Junior Doe Kid, age 6 to 9 months Junior Doe, age 9 to 12 months Junior Doe, age 12 to 24 months Junior Champion Doe

16

14

12

6

16

14

12

DEPARTMENT – MARKET GOAT

16

14

12

16

14

12

16

14

12

Rosette

10 11

Reserve Champion Doe

Rosette

12

Grand Champion Doe

Rosette

13

Reserve Grand Champion Doe

Rosette

9

1st

Class

Reserve Junior Champion Doe Doe, age 12 to 24 months (freshened) Doe, age 2 years and older (in milk) Senior Champion Doe

8

Class

FROM THIS PAGE AND THE CLASS (WHERE APPROPRIATE) FROM OTHER PAGES IN THIS CATALOG. COUNTY BRED MARKET STEER CLASS

1105 Crosses �������� 1106 Market Wether Dams Class (shown by weights & slick or haired.)

DEPARTMENT – PYGMY GOAT

Rosette 16

14

12

16

14

12

Rosette

DEPARTMENT – MEAT GOAT – BREEDING STOCK 1. Entries should be from breeds bred for meat production.

2. Entries cannot show in this category and any other Goat category at Polk County Fair.

3. Entries must be shown clipped and fitted to receive awards.

4. Entries should be dehorned but may be shown with tipped horns.

5. See General Livestock Rules.

MEAT GOAT – BREEDING STOCK DIVISIONS

1101 Boer �������������������������������������������������� 1102 Kiko 1103 Spanish ����������������������������������1104 TN Fainting

Belt Buckle & Grand Award

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.

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Market Goats - all weights

16

14

12

2

Grand & County Bred Champion Reserve & Reserve County Bred

Belt Buckle & Grand Award Reserve Award

3

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

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.

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.

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 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

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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 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

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

20

18

16

14

12

10

16

14

12

10

8

6

3

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 Grand Champion

4

Reserve Champion

2nd

3rd

1

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.

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

4. 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.

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

3. To receive premium or be considered as County Bred entry, the proper division must be marked on the entry form 4. County bred show may be run concurrent with the regular show.

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

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Belt Buckle & Grand Award Reserve Award

CAVY (GUINEA PIG)

Class

SUPERINTENDENT - GAYLE WILSON

1. Open to any youth, ages 5 to 19, residing or 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 presented to the Superintendent between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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

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

8. Cavies will be shown by breed and variety.

Breeds can be viewed on www.arba.net

DIVISIONS

1701 – Abyssinian ���������������������������������� 1708 -Silkie 1702 – Abyssinian Satin �������������� 1709 – Silkie Satin 1703 – American ��������������������������������� 1710 – Teddy 1704 – American Satin ����������������1711 – Teddy Satin 1705 – Coronet ��������������������������������������1712 – Texel 1706 – Peruvian ��������������������� 1713 – White Crested 1707 – Peruvian Satin

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3rd

Junior – Age up to 4 months, and weight from 12 to 21 ounces Intermediate – Age 4 to 6 months, and weight 22 to 31 ounces Senior – Age over 6 months, and weight 31 ounces and up

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Breed Champions

Rosette

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Grand Champion Cavy

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Reserve Champion Cavy

Belt Buckle & Grand Award Reserve Award

BREED RABBITS SUPERINTENDENT – GAYLE WILSON

1. Youth should be a member of 4-H, FFA or FCCLA 2. Animal must be owned and in the care of the exhibitor no later than July 1, 2026.

3. Rabbits will show by breeds and by color recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association Handbook. Breeds can be viewed at www. arba.net.

4. Rabbits of unrecognizable breeds, varieties, or mixes of breeds will not be shown for points.

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

5. Each exhibitor is limited to one rabbit per class.

6. 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.

7. All rabbits will be inspected upon arrival at fairgrounds by the Superintendent. Any rabbit that shows signs of disease, parasite, or open sores will be disqualified and removed from the fairgrounds to protect the health of the other rabbits in the show.

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

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

10. Showmanship will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday of the county fair. Breed show will take place after showmanship. Each exhibitor is expected to present their rabbits to the judge.

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11. Each exhibitor is responsible for removing and cleaning the bowls used during the fair. Failure to comply may result in the loss of any prizes at the fair.

12. A Best of Breed will be recognized for each breed shown at the fair.

13. A Best of 4 Class and a Best of 6 Class will be recognized.

14. Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, and 2nd Reserve Best in Show will be chosen from the Best of Breed winners.

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

16. Best of Show will make sale.

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

CLASS 6 RABBIT BREED DIVISIONS

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

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CLASS 4 RABBIT BREED DIVISIONS

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4 Class 1 – Junior Buck (6 months and under) 4 Class 2 – Junior Doe (6 months and under) 4 Class 3 – Senior Buck (7 months and older) 4 Class 4 – Senior Doe (7 months and older)

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Reserve Award Reserve Award Buckle & Grand Award

BREEDER AWARD:

Showman must show at least 4 rabbits of the 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 of the exhibitor no later than the second Saturday in August.

2. Rabbits must be presented to an official appointed by the Polk County Fair Board on the second 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 same color that meet Market Rabbit requirements.

2. 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 3. 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 may have one rabbit designated by the owner and signed by their County Agent, FFA Advisor or 4-H 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.

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

5. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Pen will make sale.

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 Meat Pen Exception - Rule 3 of Meat Pens).

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Division 1601 – Meat Pen (3 rabbits not over 10 weeks, weighing between 3.5 and 5.5 pounds each) Division 1602 – Single Meat Rabbit (1 rabbit not over 10 weeks and weighting between 3.5 and 5.5 pounds) Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen

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Reserve Champion Meat Pen Grand Champion Rabbit Single Fryer Reserve Champion Single Fryer

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Reserve Award Belt Buckle & Grand Award Reserve Award

POULTRY JUNIOR DEPARTMENT 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. Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each class and division if cage numbers require.

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

7. Poultry will be judged on Wednesday. Showmanship will begin at time set by Judge and Superintendent, and will be announced and posted at check-in.

8. 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. All birds must be in place no later than 9:00 p.m.

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. Each exhibitor is responsible for the daily care of their birds, (feed and water). Water lines will be hooked up but not all animals will be used to them, and additional water is the responsibility of the exhibitor.

11. Poultry Best of Show will make sale.

12. Grand and Reserve Pen of Three will make sale in both Egg and Meat Production.

13. Open Show will NOT receive Premiums.

14. See General Livestock rules for additional information.

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OVERALL AND BREEDER’S AWARDS

1. The Overall Poultry Entry will receive a Buckle, Grand Award, and go to Sale.

2. Reserve Overall Poultry Entry will receive a Reserve Award.

3. The Overall Trio will receive a Grand Award.

4. Best in Show Pen of Three – Egg production will receive a Buckle, Grand Award, and go to Sale.

5. Reserve Best in Show Pen of Three – Egg Production will receive a Reserve Award and go to Sale.

6. Best in Show Pen of Three – Meat Production will receive a Buckle, Grand Award, and go to Sale.

7. Reserve Best in Show Pen of Three – Meat Production will receive a Reserve Award and go to Sale.

The Breeder’s 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 or corresponding age brakes for other fowl.

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

POULTRY – PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT – JUNIOR ONLY 1. This department is for any mix or cross birds or any birds that will only be judged on the production value and health of birds. They will not be judged on APA breed standards.

2. Pen of Three Project completion is only for chickens dispersed from the Extension Office, current year birds only.

3. Production in both Meat & Egg entrees are not limited to chickens and can include any type of Poultry. Excluding Class 7 pen of three Project.

4. Pen of Three Meat birds must be 5-7 weeks old at the time of the show. This is after the standard “Owned by date” listing in the fair rules. As such for validation, you must have the Broiler Show Form signed off by a 4-H/FFA leader to be eligible for the show.

Egg Production Division 01 Meat Production Division 02

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Class 03 Cock – Male bird over one year of age Class 04 Cockerel – Male bird under one year of age Class 05 Old Trio – Cock and two (2) hens Class0 6 Young Trio – Cockerel and two (2) pullets Class 07 Pen of Three – 3 Pullets current year project birds Class 08 Meat Pen of 3 – 3 Birds age 507 weeks old at time of show Best in Show Pen of Three

Buckle & Grand Award

10

Best in Show Single

Rosette

11

Best in Show Trio

Rosette

3 4 5 6 7 8

POULTRY – LARGE FOWL DEPARTMENT 1. This department is for APA style breed judging or Large Fowl or Standard Chickens.

2. Youth may enter the Junior and Open Show with the same bird, but they must register and pay an additional entry fee.

3. Breeds and Judging Class listed on last page of poultry.

Junior Division 01 Open Division 02

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3rd

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Class 01 Hen – Female bird over one year of age Class 02 Pullet – Female bird under one year of age Class 03 Cock – Male bird over one year of age Class 04 Cockerel – Male bird under one year of age Class 05 Old Trio – Cock and two (2) hens Class 06 Young Trio – Cockerel and two (2) pullets Best in Show Single

8

Best in Show Trio

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3rd

Class 01 Hen – Female bird over one year of age Class 02 Pullet – Female bird under one year of age

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POULTRY – BANTAM DEPARTMENT

Junior Division 01 Open Division 02

Class

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3rd

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Class 01 Hen – Female bird over one year of age Class 02 Pullet – Female bird under one year of age Class 03 Cock – Male bird over one year of age Class 04 Cockerel – Male bird under one year of age Class 05 Old Trio – Cock and two (2) hens Class 06 Young Trio – Cockerel and two (2) pullets Best in Show Single

8

Best in Show Trio

2 3 4 5 6

Rosette

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Class 04 Cockerel – Male bird under one year of age Class 05 Old Trio – Cock and two (2) hens Class 06 Young Trio – Cockerel and two (2) pullets Best in Show Single

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Best in Show Trio

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Class

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2nd

3rd

Class 01 Hen – Female bird over one year of age Class 02 Pullet – Female bird under one year of age Class 03 Cock – Male bird over one year of age

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Class 06 Young Trio – Cockerel and two (2) pullets (duck or goose) Best in Show Single

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Best in Show Trio

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Rosette Rosette

Rosette

LARGE FOWL (7000 SERIES) AMERICAN

Junior Division 01 Open Division 02

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POULTRY – BREEDS BY APA CLASS

1. This department is for APA style breed judging of other fowl such as Turkeys, Guineas, etc.

2. Youth may enter the Junior and Open Show with the same bird, but they must register and pay an additional entry fee.

3. Breeds and Judging Class listed on last page of poultry.

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Class

Rosette

POULTRY – WATERFOWL DEPARTMENT

3

Junior Division 01 Open Division 02

3

3rd

2

1. This department is for APA style breed judging of other fowl such as Turkeys, Guineas, etc.

2. Youth may enter the Junior and Open Show with the same bird, but they must register and pay an additional entry fee.

3. Breeds and Judging Class listed on last page of poultry.

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2nd

1

Rosette

POULTRY – OTHER FOWL DEPARTMENT

1

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4

1. This Department is for APA style breed judging of Bantam Chickens.

2. Youth may enter the Junior and Open Show with the same bird, but they must register and pay an additional entry fee.

3. Breeds and Judging Class listed on last page of poultry.

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Class

7101 – Buckeyes ������������������������������ 7108 – Lamona 7102 – Chantecler ��������������� 7109 – New Hampshire 7103 – Delaware ������������������� 7110 – Plymouth Rock 7104 – Dominique �������������7111 – Rhode Island Red 7105 – Holland ����������������������������� 7113 – Wyandotte 7106 - Java ��������������������������������7107 – Jersey Giant

ASIATIC

7201 – Brahma ������������������������������� 7303 - Langshan 7202 - Cochin

ENGLISH

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Class 01 Old Goose – Female bird over one year of age Class 02 Young Goose – Female bird under one year of age Class 03 Old Gander – Male bird over one year of age Class 04 Young Gander – Male bird under one year of age Class 07 Old Duck – Female bird over one year of age Class 08 Young Duck – Female bird under one year of age Class 09 Old Drake – Male bird over one year of age Class 10 Young Drake – Male bird under one year of age Class 05 Old Trio – Cock and two (2) hens (duck or goose)

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7301 - Australorp ���������������������������� 7304 - Orpington 7302 – Cornish ���������������������������������� 7305 - Redcap 7303 - Dorking ����������������������������������� 7306 – Sussex 7504 – Leghorn

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BANTAM BREEDS (8000 SERIES) ALL OTHER COMBS CLEAN LEGGED

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8101 – Ameraucana �����������������������8107 – Cubalaya 8102 – Araucana ������������������������������� 8108 - Houdan 8103 - Buckeye ������������������������������������8110 – Malay 8104 - Chantecler ���������������������������������8111 – Polish 8105 – Cornish �����������������������������������8112 – Shamo 8106 – Crevecoeur

FEATHER LEGGED 8

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8201 – Belgian Bearded D’Uccle ��� 8205 – Favorelle 8202 – Booted (Non-bearded) ������� 8207 – Langshan 8203 – Brahma ������������������������������������� 8208 – Silkie 8204 – Cochin �������������������������������������8209 – Sultan

GAME CLASS

8301 – American Game ����8302 – Old English Game 8303 - MODERN GAME (class of its own)

WATERFOWL(9000 SERIES) BANTAM DUCK

9001 – Call Duck ��������������������������� 9003 – East Indie 9002 - Mallard

HEAVY DUCK

9101 – Appleyard ��������������������������������� 9104 – Pekin

2026 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG 9102 – Aylesbury �������������������������������� 9105 – Rouen 9103 – Muscovy �������������������������������� 9106 – Saxony

MEDIUM DUCK

9201 – Buff ��������������������������������������� 9203 – Crested 9202 – Cayuga �������������������������������� 9204 – Swedish

OTHER FOWL (9000 SERIES)

9705 – Hamburg �����������������������������9712- Rosecomb 9706 – Leghor ���������������������������������� 9713 - Sebright 9707 - Minorca ������������������������������9714 - Wyandotte

LIGHT DUCK

9801 – Campbell �������������������������������� 9803 - Runner 9802 – Magpie ���������������������9804 – Welsh Harlequin

9301 - Turkey ������������������������������������ 9304 – Guinea 9302 – Quail ������������������������������������9305 - Pheasant 9303 – Pea Fowl (responsible for own cage) ������������ 9306 - Chukar

HEAVY GOOSE

ALL OTHER STANDARD BREEDS

9904 – American Buff ������������������ 9907 – Sebastopol 9905 – Pilgrim ����������������������������9908 – Steinbacher 9906 – Saddleback Pomeranian

9401 – Ameraucana ��������������������������9409 - Phoenix 9402 – Araucana ��������������������������������9410 – Shamo 9403 – Asee �����������������������������������������9411 - Sultan 9404 – Cubalaya ������������������������������ 9412 - Sumatra 9405 – Malay ��������������������������������� 9413 - Yokohama 9406 – Modern Game ��������������� 9414 – Other Breed 9407 – Naked Neck ����������9408 – Old English Game

CONTINENTAL

9501 – Barnevelder ����������������������� 9511 – La Fleche 9502 – Campine ������������������������ 9512 – Lakenvelder 9503 – Crèvecoeur ������������������������������9513 – Maran 9504 – Faverolle ����������������������������������� 9514 - Polish 9505– Hamburg ���������������������������9515 - Welsummer 9506 – Houdan

MEDITERRANEAN

9601 – Ancona ��������������������������������� 9605 – Minorca 9602 – Andalusian ������������� 9606 – Sicilian Buttercup 9603 – Catalana ��������������������������������9607 - Spanish 9604 – Leghorn

SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG (SCCL)

9608 – Ancona ��������������������������������� 9622 – Lamona 9609 – Andalusian ����������������������������9623 – Leghorn 9610 – Australorp ����������������������������� 9624 – Minorca 9611 – Barnevelder ������������������� 9625 – Naked Neck 9612 – Campine ���������������������������������9626 – Nankin 9613 – Catalana ������������������ 9627 – New Hampshire 9614 – Delaware ��������������������������� 9627 – Orpington 9615 – Dorking ��������������������������������� 9628 – Phoenix 9616 – Dutch �������������������������9629 – Plymouth Rock 9617 – Holland ����������������� 9630 – Rhode Island Red 9618 – Japanese ������������9631 – Serama (American) 9619 – Java �������������������������������������� 9632 – Spanish 9620 – Jersey Giant ��������������������������� 9633 - Sussex 9621 – Lakenvelder ���������������������9634 - Welsummer

ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG (RCCL)

9701 – Ancona ������������������������������������9708 - Nankin 9702 – Belgian Bearded d’Anver ������� 9709 - Redcap 9703 – Dominique ������������ 9710 – Rhode Island Red 9704 – Dorking ���������������9711 – Rhode Island White

9901 – African ���������������������������������9903 – Toulouse 9902 - Embden

MEDIUM GOOSE

LIGHT GOOSE

9909 – Canada �������������������������������� 9911 – Egyptian 9910– Chinese ����������������������� 9912 – Tufted Roman

EDUCATION BUILDING/STATIC ENTRIES RULES 1. Entries may be pre-entered/registered online at http://polkar.fairwire.com. Walk in entries will also be accepted.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. All items must be clean and smoke free.

5. 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. 6. Judging begins at Noon on Wednesday.

7. No exhibitor will be awarded more than one premium on entries in any one class number.

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

8. 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.

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

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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 AND YOUNGER REGISTRATION

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

2. 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.

3. After obtaining form, take your entry to the proper departments. If you entered online, the registration desk will have your form.

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

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

6. 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 to pick up your entry.

7. 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 FFA/4-H members either as a part of their Agriculture Mechanics instruction or as part of their Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (Youth and Junior Divisions). Exhibitors cannot enter as both FFA and 4-H members.

2. Adults can enter in Division 100 – Adult 3. Entries will be judged based on workmanship, finish, design, strength and usefulness.

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4. An article can be shown only once at the Polk County Fair but does not have to be constructed during the year it is exhibited. Articles can be shown twice only if they have been reconditioned.

5. All articles must be painted or properly preserved. In the case of used projects, they must be clean and in presentable condition.

6. Entries may be individual projects or chapter/ club projects.

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

DIVISIONS

100 – Adult �������������������������������������������� 200 – Junior 300 – Youth 12 & Under �������������������������400 - Group

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Baskets & Wreaths

3

2

1

2

Environmental Posters

3

2

1

3

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

6

Made from Recycled Items – Toys & Games Made from Recycled Items - Useful Made from Recycled Items - Decorative Wildlife Habitat Houses

3

2

1

7

Feeders

3

2

1

8

3

2

1

9

Wood Products – Toys & Games Wood Products - Furniture

3

2

1

10

Wood Products – Useful

3

2

1

11

3

2

1

3

2

1

4 5

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

1

Trailers

16

14

12

10

2

Tractor Implements

16

14

12

10

3

Tools

16

14

12

10

12

Wood Products - Decorative Wood – Relief Carving

4

Livestock Equipment

16

14

12

10

13

Wood – Utility Carving

3

2

1

5

Automotive Modifications

16

14

12

10

6

Forestry and Wildlife

16

14

12

10

14

Wood – Table Décor

3

2

1

7

Home or Farm Improvement

16

14

12

10

15

Wood - Toys

3

2

1

8

Shop Improvement

16

14

12

10

16

3

2

1

9

Reconditioned Equipment

16

14

12

10

3

2

1

10

Arts and Crafts

16

14

12

10

11

Miscellaneous

16

14

12

10

18

Wood – Bird House (Decorative) Wood – Bird House (Utilitarian) Wood Burning Article

3

2

19

Clocks

3

20

Made from Native Materials (Decorative) Made from Native Materials (Useful) Furniture

DEPARTMENT 21 – FORESTRY U. S. Forest Service 1. Each article must be exhibited in only one class or exhibit. Two exhibits may be shown by each exhibitor in each class; however, only one will be judged.

2. All articles must have been made since the last fair.

3. Check in time is Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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.

DIVISIONS

101 – Adult ��������������������������301 – Youth 12 & Under 201 – Juniors ������������������������������������������401 - Group

DEPARTMENT 22 – FARM CROPS SUPERINTENDENT - POLK COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

1. All products exhibited must have been produced in Polk County by the exhibitor 2. 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.

3. Only one entry per person in each class allowed.

4. 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.

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

DIVISIONS

102 – Adult ��������������������������302 – Youth 12 & Under 202 – Junior

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

Corn – Field, Ornamental, Pop (3 ears) Eggs – Chicken (1 dozen, any color) Eggs – Duck (1 dozen)

3

2

1

4

Eggs – Quail (1 dozen)

3

2

1

5

Gourd – Any Variety

3

2

1

1

6

Honey, dark (1 pint)

3

2

1

2

1

7

3

2

1

3

2

1

8

Honey, dark (1 pint with comb) Honey, light (1 pint)

3

2

1

3

2

1

9

3

2

1

3

2

1

10

Honey, light (1 pint with comb) Nuts – any variety (1 pint)

3

2

1

3

2

1

11

2

1

3

2

1

12

Peanuts – any variety (1 pint) Pumpkin – Sugar/Pie

3

24

Insect Collection (preserved insects – no live) Knapping

3

2

1

25

Rock Art

3

2

1

13

Pumpkin - Ornamental

3

2

1

26

Leaf Collection

3

2

1

14

Pumpkin – Large Carver

3

2

1

27

Pressed/Dried Plant Art

3

2

1

15

Sunflower – Giant Head

3

2

1

28

Forging - Tools

3

2

1

16

Watermelon

3

2

1

29

Forging - Utensils

3

2

1

30

Forging - Decorative

3

2

1

31

Forging - Knives

3

2

1

32

Forging - Axes

3

2

1

17

21 22 23

1 2

17

Creative Squash/Pumpkin 3 2 1 Art 18 Any other field crop not 3 2 1 listed above THE SQUASH CANNOT BE PUNCTURED IN ANY WAY TO STAY FRESH FOR DISPLAY DURING FAIR WEEK.

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DEPARMENT 23 – FRUIT & VEGETABLE CROPS SUPERINTENDENT - POLK COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

1. All products exhibited must have been produced in Polk County by the exhibitor.

2. 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.

3. Only one entry per person in each class.

4. 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.

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

6.

DIVISIONS

103 – Adults �������������������������303 – Youth 12 & Under 203 – Juniors

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Apples, any variety (3 fruit)

3

2

1

2

Berries, any variety (6 fruit)

3

2

1

3

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

6

Musk Melons (cantaloupe, honey dew, etc.)

Grapes, any variety (1 bunch) Muscadines, any variety (8 fruit) Pears, any variety (3 fruit)

3

2

1

7

Any other fruit not listed

3

2

1

8

3

2

1

9

Fresh beans in pod, any variety (6) 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

2

1

14

Herbs, fresh cut (1 bunch)

3

2

1

15

Okra (6)

3

2

1

16

3

2

1

17

Onions, any color/variety (3) Shelling peas (6)

3

2

1

18

Peppers, banana (3)

3

2

1

19

Peppers, bell sweet (3)

3

2

1

20

Peppers, hot (3)

3

2

1

4 5

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

21

Peppers, ornamental (3)

3

2

1

22

Potato, any variety (3)

3

2

1

23

Potato, sweet (3)

3

2

1

24

Squash, summer (2)

3

2

1

25

Squash, winter (2)

3

2

1

26

Tomato, slicer any variety (3) Tomato, cherry any variety

3

2

1

3

2

1

Tomato, canning any variety (3) Any other vegetable not listed above

3

2

1

3

2

1

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DEPARTMENT 100 – EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS SUPERINTENDENT – DEBBIE THOMPSON DIVISION 401

1. Space, if available, will be provided for each of the six 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.

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

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

7. 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 �������������������������������� CLASS 6 – 501(c) 3

Page 27 EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS SCORECARD

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

COMPONENT

POINTS

SCORE

Appropriateness of Theme – Educational and/or Promotional message, timely, important, practical. Message suited for viewing audience.

Presentation – Attracts attention (Light, Motion, Sound, Color, Size, etc.)

Title of Exhibit – Appropriate placement Design – Good use of color, center of interest, unity, and movement, contrast, balance, proportion, and scale.

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

Effectiveness – Message accurate, concise, and simple. Only one subject covered, unnecessary material eliminated.

Educational or Promotional Effectiveness – Increases knowledge/ changes, attitude/creates a desire for involvement PERFECT SCORE

15

______

10

______

10

______

20

______

10

______

15

______

20

______

100

______

DEPARTMENT 101 – FOOD PRESERVATION RULES

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Judges will use the “USDA Complete Guide to

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Home Canning”. These can be obtained from the Extension Service Office at 211 DeQueen Street, Mena.

5. 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.

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

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

FRUITS – SECTION 1

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

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Apples, sections

3

2

1

2

Applesauce

3

2

1

3

3

2

1

4

Berries (black, blue, or any young berries) Cherries

3

2

1

5

Fruit Juices – Apple

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

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

PRESERVES – SECTION 3

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

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

Pepper

3

2

1

13

Plum

3

2

1

14

Raspberry

3

2

1

1st

2nd

3rd

15

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Blackberry

3

2

1

16

No Added Sugar, any fruit

3

2

1

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

6

Fruit Juices – Berry

3

2

1

7

Fruit Juices – Grape

3

2

1

2

Cherry

3

2

1

8

Fruit Juices – Plum

3

2

1

3

Figs

3

2

1

9

Peaches

3

2

1

4

Muscadine

3

2

1

10

Pears

3

2

1

5

Peach

3

2

1

11

Pie Filling

3

2

1

6

Pear

3

2

1

12

Plums

3

2

1

7

Plum

3

2

1

13

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

8

Strawberry

3

2

1

14

No Added Sugar, Any Fruit

3

2

1

9

Tomato

3

2

1

10

Watermelon

3

2

1

11

Marmalade

3

2

1

12

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

13

No Added Sugar, any fruit

3

2

1

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

Division 107 – Adult Division307 – Youth 12 & Under Division 207 – Junior

Class 1

VEGETABLES – SECTION 2

JELLIES – SECTION 4

JAMS – SECTION 5

Division 108 – Adult Division 308 – Youth 12 & Under Division 208 – Junior

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

8

Raspberry

3

2

1

1

Beans, Lima

3

2

1

9

Strawberry

3

2

1

2

Beans, Green

3

2

1

10

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

3

Beets

3

2

1

11

Pepper Jam

3

2

1

4

Carrots

3

2

1

12

No Added Sugar, any fruit

3

2

1

5

Corn, cream style (pint)

3

2

1

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BUTTERS – SECTION 6

Division 109 – Adult Division309 – Youth 12 & Under Division 209 – Junior

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Apple

3

2

1

2

Peach

3

2

1

3

Pear

3

2

1

4

Plum

3

2

1

5

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

6

No Sugar Added, any fruit

3

2

1

MEATS – SECTION 7

Division 110 – Adult Division 310 – Youth 12 & Under Division 210 – Junior

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

15

Cowboy Candy

3

2

1

16

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

SAUCES & CHUTNEYS – SECTION 9 Division 112 – Adult Division 312 – Youth 12 & Under Division 212 – Junior

3

2

1

4

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

11

Miscellaneous Chutney

3

2

1

DRIED FOODS – SECTION 10 DRIED FOODS DO NOT HAVE TO BE HEAT SEALED.

Relishes – Chow Chow

3

8

Relishes – Pepper

9

3

2

1

1

Miscellaneous Sauce

7

Miscellaneous

2

10

2

20

3

1

3

1

Tomato Sauce

2

Peppers

2

6

3

6

3

1

Pork

1

Freeze Dried Miscellaneous

2

3

2

19

3

1

3

1

Tomato Ketchup

2

Mixed Pickles

2

5

3

5

3

RULES

Taco Sauce

1

Freeze Dried Candy

1

9

2

18

2

1

3

1

3

2

Fruit Pickles – Pear

2

Spaghetti Sauce

3

4

3

4

Chicken

1

Soup Mix

1

2

2

17

2

1

3

1

3

2

Fruit Pickles – Peach

2

Hot Sauce

3

3

3

3

Salsa

1

Freeze Dried Vegetable

DEPARTMENT 102 – BAKED GOODS

8

2

16

1

1

3

1

2

2

Bread & Butter Pickles

2

3

3

2

3

Chili Sauce

Beef

1

Vegetables – Other

2

1

2

15

1

1

3

1

2

2

Beet Pickles

2

3

3

1

3

Barbecue Sauce

Picante Sauce

3rd

Vegetables – Tomatoes

1

7

2nd

14

3rd

3rd

1st

3rd

2nd

2nd

Class

2nd

1st

1st

Division 111 – Adult Division 311 – Youth 12 & Under Division 211 – Junior

1st

Class

Class

PICKLES & RELISHES – SECTION 8

Class

Division 113 – Adult Division 313 – Youth 12 & Under Division 213 – Junior

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.

CAKES – SECTION 1 CONTAINER SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 9” X 13” (MAY BE ¼ CAKE).

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

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Angel Food

3

2

1

2

Chocolate

3

2

1

3

3

2

1

4

Decorated (only decoration judged) No Sugar/Low Sugar

3

2

1

1

5

Layer (iced)

3

2

1

2

1

6

Pound

3

2

1

3

2

1

7

Cupcakes (4)

3

2

1

Herbs – Other

3

2

1

8

3

2

1

9

Meats

3

2

1

10

Mushrooms

3

2

1

9

Cupcakes decoration (4) only decoration judged Fruit Cake

3

2

1

11

Nuts

3

2

1

10

Gluten Free

3

2

1

1

12

Vegetables - Onions

3

2

1

11

White Cake

3

2

1

1

13

Vegetables – Pepper

3

2

1

12

Yellow Cake

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Eggs

3

2

1

2

Fruit – Apples

3

2

1

3

Fruit – Peaches

3

2

1

1

4

Fruit – Other

3

2

1

2

1

5

Freeze Dried Fruit

3

2

3

2

1

6

Herbs – Parsley

3

3

2

1

7

Herbs – Basil

10

Relishes – Pickle or Cucumber Relishes – Green Tomato

3

2

1

8

11

Sweet Cucumber Pickles

3

2

1

12

3

2

1

13

Sour or Dill Cucumber Pickles Vegetable Pickles – Okra

3

2

14

Vegetable Pickles – Squash

3

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3rd

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Fruit Flavored Cake

3

2

1

14

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

COOKIES (PLATE OF 4) – SECTION 2 Division 118 – Adult Division 318 – Youth 12 & Under Division 218 – Junior

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Bar

3

2

1

2

Brownies

3

2

1

3

Chocolate Chip

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

3

2

1

10

Decorated Cookies

3

2

1

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

BREADS (YEAST) – SECTION 3 Division 119 – Adult Division 319 – Youth 12 & Under Division 219 – Junior

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Biscuits (4)

3

2

1

2

Coffee Cake

3

2

1

3

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

6

Loaf, White (full, half, or mini loaf) Loaf, Wheat (full, half, or mini loaf) Loaf, Miscellaneous (full, half, or mini loaf) Rolls, Cinnamon (4)

3

2

1

7

Rolls, Light (4)

3

2

1

8

Rolls, Whole Wheat (4)

3

2

1

9

Rolls, Miscellaneous (4)

3

2

1

5

1st

2nd

3rd

10

Sourdough

3

2

1

11

Gluten Free

3

2

1

12

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

BREADS (QUICK) – SECTION 4

Class

4

Class

Division 120 – Adult Division 320 – Youth 12 & Under Division 220 – Junior

Page 31 CANDY (4 PIECES) – SECTION 5 Division 121 – Adult Division 321 – Youth 12 & Under Division 221 – Junior

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

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

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

3

2

1

2

Fruit, Nut, or Vegetable Bread Biscuits (4)

3

2

1

3

Cornbread

3

2

1

4

Muffins, Corn (4)

3

2

1

5

Muffins, Others (4)

3

2

1

6

Coffee Cake

3

2

1

1

Cobbler

3

2

1

7

Gluten Free

3

2

1

2

Fried Pies (Hand Pies)

3

2

1

8

Miscellaneous

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

1

PIES – SECTION 6

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

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DEPARTMENT 103 – CLOTHING & SEWING RULES

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

2. Entries must have been completed since the last fair.

3. All entries must be clean and smoke free.

1st

2nd

3rd

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

29

Western Wear

3

2

1

26

Toy

3

2

1

30

Doll Clothes

3

2

1

27

Christmas item

3

2

1

31

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

28

Other holiday item

3

2

1

29

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 104 – NEEDLECRAFT – ADULT

KNITTING – SECTION 2 – DIVISION 130

RULES

Division 126 – Adult Division 326 – Youth 12 & Under Division 226 – Junior

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

3

2

1

2

Accessories (cosmetic bag, purse, etc.)

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

Class

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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.

CROCHET – SECTION 1 – DIVISION 129 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Art to Wear

2

Bag

3

Bedspread

4

Cape

5

Collar

3

2

1

6

Cowl

3

2

1

7

Dish cloth

8

Doily or runner

9

Doll outfits - thread

3

2

1

1

10

Doll outfits - yarn

3

2

1

Edgings

3

2

1

14

Ensemble, 2 piece

3

2

1

11

15

Hats & Head Gear

3

2

1

12

Filet Crochet

3

2

1

16

Jacket, Lined

3

2

1

13

Hat

3

2

1

17

Jacket, Unlined

3

2

1

14

Headband

3

2

1

18

Lingerie

3

2

1

15

Infant items (cap, jacket)

3

2

1

19

Party Wear

3

2

1

16

Infant booties

3

2

1

20

Shorts Outfit (2 piece)

3

2

1

17

Pillow

3

2

1

21

Skirt

3

2

1

18

Poncho

3

2

1

22

Slacks

3

2

1

19

Potholder

3

2

1

23

Sleepwear

3

2

1

20

Scarf

3

2

1

24

Sportswear

3

2

1

21

Shawl, Stole

3

2

1

25

Suit

3

2

1

22

Socks, slippers

3

2

1

26

Sweatshirt

3

2

1

23

Sweater, dress - adult

3

2

1

27

Tote Bag (not quilted)

3

2

1

24

Sweater, dress - child

3

2

1

28

Vest

3

2

1

25

Tablecloth

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Bag

3

2

1

2

Cap, hat

3

2

1

3

Cape

3

2

1

4

Cowl

3

2

1

5

Dish cloth

3

2

1

6

Edging

3

2

1

7

Headband

3

2

1

8

Infant items (cap, jacket)

3

2

1

9

Infant booties

3

2

1

10

Mittens

3

2

1

11

Pillow

3

2

1

12

Poncho

3

2

1

13

Potholder

3

2

1

14

Scarf

3

2

1

15

Shawl, stole

3

2

1

16

Socks, slippers

3

2

1

17

Sweater, dress - adult

3

2

1

18

Sweater, dress – child

3

2

1

19

Christmas item

3

2

1

20

Other holiday item

3

2

1

21

Toy

3

2

1

22

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

23

Sweater, dress - adult

3

2

1

24

Sweater, dress - child

3

2

1

25

Tablecloth

3

2

1

26

Toy

3

2

1

27

Christmas item

3

2

1

28

Other holiday item

3

2

1

29

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

30

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

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EMBROIDERY – SECTION 3 – DIVISION 131 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

8

Breakfast, Luncheon Table Runner Counted Cross Stitch – small (up to 8” x 10”) Counted Cross Stitch – medium (up to 16” x 20”) Counted Cross Stitch – large (over 16” x 20”) Stamped Cross Stitch – small (up to 8” x 10”) Stamped Cross Stitch – medium (up to 16” x 20”) Stamped Cross Stitch – large (over 16” x 20”) Machine Embroidery kit

3

2

1

9

Napkins, placemats

3

2

1

10

3

2

1

11

Pillowcase (set of 2) or pillow Tablecloth

3

2

1

12

Blackwork

3

2

1

13

Crewel

3

2

1

14

Hardanger

3

2

1

15

Machine

3

2

1

16

Needlepoint

3

2

1

17

Ribbon Embroidery

3

2

1

18

Embroidery

3

2

1

19

Tatting

3

2

20

Swedish Weaving

3

21

Christmas Item

22

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

AFGHANS – SECTION 5 – DIVISION 133

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

18

Homespun Yarn

3

2

1

19

Jewelry

3

2

1

20

Leathercraft

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

21

1

Afghan Stitch

3

2

1

22

Lotions & Potions, scrubs, lotion, soap, lip balm Paper Craft

2

Other Crochet Stitch

3

2

1

23

Pillow

3

2

1

3

Baby

3

2

1

24

Pin Cushion

3

2

1

4

Knitted

3

2

1

25

Placemats (set of 4)

3

2

1

5

Combined Techniques

3

2

1

26

Plastic Canvas

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 105 – HOUSEHOLD ARTS & CRAFTS – ADULT

27

Polymer clay items

3

2

1

28

Potholder

3

2

1

29

Purse

3

2

1

RULES

30

Rubber Stamp Item

3

2

1

31

Scrapbooking (1 page only)

3

2

1

32

Stained Glass

3

2

1

33

3

2

1

34

Sun Catcher/Dream Catcher Sweatshirt – decorated

3

2

1

35

Tote Bag/Diaper Bag

3

2

1

36

Towels – hand, guest, tea

3

2

1

37

T-Shirt – decorative

3

2

1

38

Weaving – hand

3

2

1

39

Weaving – loom

3

2

1

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 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Adult Coloring Page

3

2

1

2

Apron

3

2

1

3

3

2

1

4

Basket – purchased – lined/decorated Basket Weaving

3

2

1

40

Electronic Art

3

2

1

1

5

Bib – adult or baby

3

2

1

42

Pixel Art

3

2

1

2

1

6

3

2

1

43

Robotics

3

2

1

3

2

1

2

1

1

1

3

2

2

Lego Kits

3

3

44

Other Holiday Item

45

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

23

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

8

Casserole Tote/Bun Warmer Ceramic or Porcelain Figures Decorated Box or Utensil

3

2

1

24

Techniques not listed

3

2

1

9

Decoupage

3

2

1

10

Doll Costume

3

2

1

11

Etched Glass

3

2

1

12

3

2

1

3

2

1

RUGS – SECTION 4 – DIVISION 132

7

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Braided

3

2

1

13

Flower Arrangement – silk or dried Glass Painting

2

Crochet Rag

3

2

1

14

Gourd Art

3

2

1

3

Crochet Yarn

3

2

1

15

Hand Beadwork

3

2

1

4

Jelly Roll Rug

3

2

1

16

Handmade Candle or Soap

3

2

1

5

Latch Hook

3

2

1

17

Hat, Sunbonnet, or Cap

3

2

1

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS – SECTION 2 – 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 Decor

3

2

1

6

Tree Ornaments

3

2

1

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2026 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG Class

1st

2nd

3rd

7

Tree Skirts

3

2

1

8

Wreaths

3

2

1

9

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

TOYS, PLAYTHINGS & DOLLS – SECTION 3 – DIVISION 138 Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Animals (stuffed)

3

2

1

2

Bed Sitters

3

2

1

3

3

2

1

4

Cornhusk or Paper twist dolls Dolls (handmade)

3

2

1

5

Other toys

3

2

1

6

Sculptured Dolls

3

2

1

7

Miscellaneous

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

Jelly Roll Rug

3

2

1

4

Lawn & Garden Decoration

3

2

1

5

Pillows

3

2

1

6

Pillowcases

3

2

1

7

Stuffed Figures

3

2

1

8

Table Décor

3

2

1

9

3

2

1

10

Table Linens, Runners, Toppers Wall or Door Hangings

3

2

1

11

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 106 – ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES DIVISION 143 RULES

1. Entries must be clean and smoke free.

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

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Painting – any method/ material Drawing – any method/ material Pixel Art

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

3

7

Ceramics – any material/ design Crafts – any material/ design Woodworking – any wooden article Fiber – any fiber article

8 9

1 2 3 4 5 6

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

10

Pixelated Art

3

2

1

11

Polymer Clay

3

2

1

12

Posters

3

2

1

1

13

Steam Punk

3

2

1

2

1

14

Three Dimensional

3

2

1

3

2

1

15

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

Adult coloring page

3

2

1

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

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

5. 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

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

OTHER HOUSEHOLD ARTS & CRAFTS – SECTION 3 Division 246 – Junior Division 346 – Youth 12 & under

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Birdhouse

3

2

1

2

Button Art

3

2

1

3

Christmas Décor

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

4

Decorated Picture Frame

3

2

1

1

Ceramics & Pottery

3

2

1

5

Embellished Clothing

3

2

1

2

3

2

1

6

2

1

3

2

1

7

Household Articles (pillowcases, linens, potholders) Jewelry

3

3

Clay (clay type) & Plaster of Paris Completed Coloring Sheet

3

2

1

4

Mixed Media

3

2

1

8

Loom Weaving

3

2

1

5

Origami

3

2

1

9

Macramé

3

2

1

6

Painted Rocks

3

2

1

10

Other Holiday Décor

3

2

1

7

Paintings & Drawings

3

2

1

11

Other Home Décor

3

2

1

8

Written Works

3

2

1

12

Shell Art

3

2

1

9

Anime

3

2

1

13

String Art

3

2

1

14

Stuffed Toys

3

2

1

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1st

2nd

3rd

15

Wall Hanging/Door Décor

3

2

1

16

Wind Chimes

3

2

1

17

Yard Art

3

2

1

MISCELLANEOUS ARTS & CRAFTS – SECTION 4 Division 247 – Junior Division 347 – Youth 12 & under

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Keychain

3

2

1

2

Lego Diorama

3

2

1

3

Lego Kit/Set

3

2

1

4

Lego Unique Creation

3

2

1

5

Modeling – Original

3

2

1

6

Modeling – Kit

3

2

1

7

Poetry

3

2

1

8

3

2

1

9

Popsicle Stick/Clothespin Items Rubberband Art

3

2

1

10

Woodcraft

3

2

1

11

Electronic Art

3

2

1

12

Robotics

3

2

1

13

Miscellaneous

3

2

1

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2026 POLK COUNTY FAIR CATALOG OTHER QUILTED ITEMS – SECTION 2 – DIVISION 152

DEPARTMENT 108 – QUILTS RULES

1. All items must have been completed since the last fair.

2. All items must be quilted: stitched or tied, with a layer of batting between two layers of fabric.

Stabilizer is not batting.

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.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Hand appliqued, hand quilted Hand appliqued, quilted by other Machine appliqued, hand quilted Machine appliqued, quilted by other Hand pieced, hand quilted

6

5

4

5

4

3

6

5

4

Hand pieced, quilted by other Hand pieced, tied

5

4

3

6

5

4

5

4

3

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Wall Quilt, pieced

4

3

2

2

Wall Quilt, appliqued

5

4

3

3

4

3

2

4

Wall Quilt, combined techniques Lap Quilt

5

4

3

5

Baby Quilt

4

3

2

6

3

2

1

7

Household Item (placemat, tablecloth, etc.)

Clothing

3

2

1

8

Quilted tote, bag, purse

3

2

1

9

Miscellaneous, quilted item not listed Original Design

3

2

1

5

4

3

10

QUILT BLOCKS & TOPS – SECTION 3 – DIVISION 153

5. Exhibit must be appropriate for viewing by all age audiences.

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

7. Entries must be clean and smoke free.

PAINTING – SECTION 1

Division 157 – Adult Division 257 – Junior Division 357 – Youth 12 & under

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Acrylics – Animals

3

2

1

2

3

2

1

3

Acrylics – Landscapes & Architecture Acrylics - Portraits

3

2

1

4

Acrylics – Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

5

Acrylics – Miscellaneous

3

2

1

6

Oil – Animals

3

2

1

7

3

2

1

8

Oil – Landscapes & Architecture Oil – Portraits

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

9

Oil – Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

4

3

2

1

Quilt Block – hand pieced

3

2

1

10

Oil – Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Machine pieced, hand quilted Machine pieced, machine quilted Machine pieced, quilted by other Machine pieced, tied

6

5

4

2

3

2

1

11

Pastels – Animals

3

2

1

5

4

3

12

2

1

3

2

1

4

3

2

13

Pastels – Landscapes & Architecture Pastels - Portraits

3

3

3

2

1

4

3

2

1

14

Pastels – Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

3

2

1

5

Quilt Block – machine pieced Quilt Block – hand appliqued Quilt Block – machine appliqued Quilt Top – hand pieced

3

2

1

15

Pastels – Miscellaneous

3

2

1

Hand embroidered, hand quilted Hand embroidered, machine quilted Machine embroidered

6

5

4

6

3

2

1

16

Watercolor – Animals

3

2

1

5

4

3

17

2

1

3

2

1

4

3

2

8

3

2

1

3

2

1

6

5

4

3

2

1

9

3

2

1

5

4

3

DEPARTMENT 109 – ART EXHIBITS

3

2

1

6

5

4

RULES

Watercolor – Still Life & Floral Watercolor – Miscellaneous Mixed/Other – Animals

3

2

1

2

1

6

5

4

19

Mixed Technique

6

5

4

Mixed/Other – Landscapes & Architecture Mixed/Other – Portraits

3

18

Whole cloth quilt, hand quilted Whole cloth quilt, machine quilted Crazy quilt with hand embroidery Original Design

Quilt Top – machine appliqued Original Design

Watercolor – Landscape & Architecture Watercolor – Portraits

3

7

Quilt Top – machine pieced Quilt Top – hand appliqued

3

2

1

20

Group Quilt

4

3

2

3

2

1

21

First Quilt

5

4

3

3

2

1

22

Other

3

2

1

Mixed/Other – Still Life & Florals Mixed/Other – Miscellaneous

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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

2. All exhibits must be mounted, matted or framed and wired for hanging – NO saw tooth hangers.

Framing and glass are optional.

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

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

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1st

2nd

3rd

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

2

Graphite – Animals

3

2

1

3

3

2

1

4

Graphite – Landscapes & Architecture Graphite – Portraits

3

2

1

5

Graphite – Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

6

Graphite – Miscellaneous

3

2

1

9

Clay Pottery – Hand Built or Thrown Plaster of Paris Sculpture – Cast Plaster of Paris Sculpture – Sculpted Paper-Mache SculptureRelief Paper-Mache Sculpture – In the Round Polymer Clay Sculpture

7

Ink – Animals

3

2

1

10

Rock Art (Painted) Animals

3

2

1

8

3

2

1

11

Rock Art (Painted) Flowers

3

2

1

9

Ink – Landscapes & Architecture Ink – Portraits

3

2

1

12

Rock Art (Painted) Houses

3

2

10

Ink – Still Life & Floral

3

2

1

13

Rock Art (Painted) Fish

3

11

Ink – Miscellaneous

3

2

1

14

Rock Art (Painted) Other

15

Class

4

Class 1st

2nd

3rd

Graphite (pencil or charcoal)

Colored Pencils (Prisma color & watercolor)

5 6 7 8

3rd

1

Landscape

3

2

1

1

2

Seascape

3

2

1

2

1

3

Animals

3

2

1

3

2

1

4

Portraits

3

2

1

China Painting

3

2

1

5

Still Life

3

2

1

16

Collage

3

2

1

6

Flowers

3

2

1

17

String Art

3

2

1

7

Computer Photography

3

2

1

18

Other

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

2

1

14

Colored Pencils – Landscape & Architecture Colored Pencils – Portraits

3

2

1

3

2

1

Colored Pencils – Sill Life & Floral Colored Pencils – Miscellaneous Mixed/Other – Animals

3

2

1

3

2

1

Division 160 – Adult Division 260 – Junior Division 360 – Youth 12 & under

3

2

1

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

Mixed/Other – Landscapes & Architecture 20 Mixed/Other – Portrait

3

2

1

1

Intaglio

3

2

1

3

2

1

2

Relief

3

2

1

21

3

2

1

3

Serigraph

3

2

1

4

Lithography

3

2

1

3

2

1

5

Computer Art

3

2

1

18 19

22

Mixed/Other – Sill Life & Floral Mixed/Other – Miscellaneous

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

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

3

2

1

2

Clay Sculpture – In the Round Clay Sculpture – Ceramics

3

2

1

3

Clay Pottery – Cast

3

2

1

1

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

2nd

3

17

COLOR – SECTION 1

1st

Colored Pencils – Animals

16

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.

Class

13

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PRINT MAKING – SECTION 4

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

Class

1st

2nd

3rd

1

Landscape

3

2

1

2

Seascape

3

2

1

DEPARTMENT 110 – PHOTOGRAPHY

3

Animals

3

2

1

4

Portraits

3

2

1

5

Still Life

3

2

1

RULES

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

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. Exhibitor must provide the matte frame as the fair is not furnishing them.

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CUTEST PET – SECTION 3

BEST IN SHOW

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

SUPERINTENDENT – POLK COUNTY MASTER GARDENER RULES FOR ADULT, JUNIOR & YOUTH HORTICULTURE

1. All exhibits for Section 3 – Potted Plants must be entered Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

2. 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.

3. Only one entry per person in each class allowed.

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

5. Exhibitor must furnish containers. Attractive containers are desired.

6. 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.

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

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

9. All exhibits are to be picked up Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

10. The Polk County Fair Board or the volunteer workers are not responsible for broken containers or plants.

AWARDS FOR ADULT HORTICULTURE BEST IN SHOW BEST IN DIVISION

Master Gardener Commemorative Award 1. Flower Bouquets & Arrangements

$50.00 $20.00

$50.00

3. Potted Plant

$20.00

$20.00

AWARDS FOR JUNIOR AND YOUTH HORTICULTURE BEST IN SHOW BEST IN DIVISION

DEPARTMENT 111 – HORTICULTURE

Master Gardener Commemorative Award 2. Fresh Cut Flower

3

2

1

3

2

1

17

Fresh Arrangement

3

2

1

3. Potted Plant

$20.00

19

Vegetable Arrangement

3

2

1

20

Any other flower bouquet 3 2 not listed above Any other arrangement 3 2 not listed above Class 16-19 & 21 must use oasis floral form

2

1

2

Dried Mixed Flower Bouquet – flowers taller than 12” Dried Mixed Flower Bouquet – flowers shorter than 12” Dried Single Flower Variety Bouquet – flowers taller than 12” Dried Single Flower Variety Bouquet – flowers shorter than 12” Dried Wildflower Bouquet – flowers taller than 12” Dried Wildflower Bouquet – flowers shorter than 12” Dried Miniature Flower Bouquet – flowers shorter than 5” Fresh Miniature Flower Bouquet – flowers shorter than 5” Fresh Wildflower Bouquet – flowers taller than 12” Fresh Wildflower Bouquet – flowers shorter than 12” Fresh Mixed Flower Bouquet – flowers taller than 12”

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

12

1

1

3

11

2

2

Foliage Only Bouquet

10

3

14

3

1

9

1

Fruit Arrangement

3rd

8

2

18

2nd

7

3

16

Fresh Mixed Flower Bouquet – flowers shorter than 12” Fresh Single Flower Variety Bouquet – flowers taller than 12” Fresh Single Flower Variety Bouquet – flowers shorter than 12” Dried Arrangement

13

$20.00

$20.00

1st

6

3rd

$20.00

Class

5

2nd

Master Gardener Commemorative Award 1. Flower Bouquets & Arrangements 2. Fresh Cut Flower

Division 170 – Adult Division 270 – Junior Division 370 – Youth 12 & under

4

1st

15

FLOWER BOUQUETS & ARRANGEMENTS – SECTION 1

3

Class

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

21

1 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

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3rd

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2nd

3rd

18

Marigold

3

2

1

16

Herb

3

2

1

19

Million Bells (Evening Star)

3

2

1

17

Crawling Ground Cover

3

2

1

20

3

21

Monkey Grass (One bloom & one leaf) Rose (spray)

2

1

18

3

2

1

3

2

1

19

3

2

1

Rose (open single bloom)

3

2

1

Mixed Planting (taller than 12”) Mixed Planting (shorter than 12”)

22 23

Rosebud

3

2

1

24

Rose Miniature (spray)

3

2

1

25

3

2

1

26

Rose Miniature (open single bloom) 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

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

Class

1st

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

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

14

Flowering Plant (taller than 12”) Flowering Plant (shorter than 12”) Foliage Plant (taller than 12”) Foliage Plant (shorter than 12”) Garden Art with planting

3

2

1

15

Hanging Basket

3

2

1

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DEPARTMENT 112 – YOUTH & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART EXHIBITS RULES

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

2. Each elementary school, including special education classes, pre-schools and home-schools are encouraged to prepare an exhibit which illustrates some area of work being done by their students.

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

4. Judging is Wednesday at 12:00 Noon.

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

8. 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 artworks MUST be picked up at this time.

MISS POLK COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT MHS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

The Polk County Fair Catalog is designed and printed by

501 Mena Street, Mena, Arkansas (479) 394-1900

AGE GROUPS

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AGES 0 – 12 YEARS • •

$40.00 Entry Fee Compete in gown only (photo/side awards optional)

JUNIOR MISS (13 – 15 YEARS)

Publisher ���������������������������������������� Jamie Hammack Editor ������������������������������������������������������Ethan Nahté Advertising Director �����������������������������Debbie Frost Sales ������������������������������������������������� Georgia Landry ��������������������������������������������������������������������Vicki Agee Graphic Design & Layout �������������������� John Russell ��������������������������������������������������������������������Tim Hesse Press Foreman ��������������������������������������� Donny Hunt Accounts Receivable ������������������� Loretta Johnston

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$50.00 Entry Fee Must be Polk County resident Compete Interview 50% Sportswear 15% Evening Gown 35% (on stage question)

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$50.00 Entry Fee Must be Polk County resident Compete Interview 50% Sportswear 15% Evening Gown 35% (on stage question)

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