Guess what time it is? It’s time to kick off the Meigs County Fair, and I couldn’t be more excited to extend a heartfelt invitation to everyone in and around our amazing community!
This year, we’re taking things back to our roots as we celebrate all things agriculture. From the humble beginnings to the incredible innovations shaping our future, this fair is all about honoring where we’ve come from while looking ahead to the awesome things still to come.
And here’s where y’all come in. We want YOU to be a part of the magic! Whether you’ve got a knack for crafting, a green thumb for growing, or a passion for raising the best livestock around, we want to see what you’ve got. Show off your talents and share your passions with your neighborstrust me, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of seeing your hard work on display for all to admire.
Now, I’d like to take a moment to give a HUGE shout out to the ones that are responsible for the Meigs County Fair - our board members, volunteers and sponsors. Seriously, where would we be without these incredible folks? Volunteers, you are the heart and soul of this operation. Your dedication, passion, and countless hours of hard work are what make this fair truly special. And to our sponsors, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support and generosity make all of this possible, and we couldn’t do it without you.
So, what are you waiting for? Come join us as we laugh, learn, and make memories that’ll last a lifetime. The Meigs County Fair is more than just an event - it’s a celebration of community, connection, and the incredible spirit that makes our little corner of the world so special.
I can’t wait to “See y’all at the fair”!
Sincerely,
Cable MCFA, President
Heath
2024 MEIGS COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE
Monday – August 26
2:00 p.m. ........................... Entries should be brought to Exhibit
Building Doors close at 8:00 p.m.
Anyone Interested in a Commercial Booth call Jeremy Brack at 423-715-7706
We would like to thank the Meigs FFA Alumni for the use of their tent this year.
Tuesday – August 27
5:00 p.m. ................. Gates Open
5:00 p.m. ................. Barnyard Nursery by Meigs FFA
5:30 p.m. ................. Opening Ceremony at the Exhibit Building
6:00 p.m. ................. Greased Pig Contest
7:30 p.m. ................. Best Dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl
8:00 p.m. ................. Century Farms Reception
8:15 p.m. ................. Band of Dreams Performance
Sponsored by:
Tennessee River Implement
Wednesday – August 28
5:00 p.m. Gates Open
5:00 p.m. Barnyard Nursery by Meigs FFA
5:00-9:00 p.m. Farmer For A Day
6:00 p.m. ......................... 4-H Poultry Show & Sale
6:00-9:00 p.m..................Antique Tractor Show
7:00 p.m. ........................Junior Market Lamb Show .......................................Commercial Ewe Show & Novice Show .......................................(see Page 15 for instructions)
Sponsored by:
Saturday – August 31
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Classic Car Show
1:00 p.m. ........................Junior Beef Show / Celebrity Beef Show
3:00-9:00 p.m..................Antique Tractor Show
5:00 p.m. ........................Entertainment by Fiddling Leona .......................................& JP Mathes, II
5:00-9:00 p.m..................Farmer For A Day
Sponsored by: Goodfield United Methodist Church
Sunday – September 1
1:30-2:30 p.m...................... Please pick up fair entries
(We ask that you not pick up items before 1:30 p.m. Department workers take great measures to organize your entries, making sure you receive all items entered.)
FREE ADMISSION EVERY NIGHT! UNLIMITED RIDES EACH NIGHT...ONE PRICE
President’s Award
The President’s Award will be given to an exhibitor in the youth department and one in the adult department based on the number of entries entered in the 2023 Fair and the awards received in competition in the different departments. The award will be an engraved silver tray. Recipients cannot receive the award over two (2) consecutive years.
State Aid To Fairs
“From the funds appropriated by the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee for the purpose of aiding agricultural fairs and livestock shows in the payment of agricultural premiums, the Meigs County Fair has been allotted its proportionate share by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture,” Charlie Hatcher, Commissioner of Agriculture.
The Meigs County Fair Association would like to thank
For providing crowns and sashes for the Fairest & Princess of the
Fair.
The Tennessee Century Farms Program
A joint effort of The Center for Historic Preservation of Middle Tennessee State University and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Century Farms Program
Contact Information Please contact the Center for Historic Preservation at MTSU at (615) 898-2947 or e-mail to histpres@mtsu.edu.
You may also request an application packet by contacting Center for Historic Preservation Century Farms Program
Box 80, MTSU Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Everyone Is Invited To A Reception Honoring MEIGS COUNTY CENTURY FARMS
Tuesday, August 27 - 8:00 p.m. | Pavilion at the Fairgrounds
The Tennessee Century Farms Program
The Tennessee Century Farms Program was created in 1975 by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as part of our nation’s bicentennial celebration. In 1985, the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University assumed the responsibility for the program.
The program was originally designed and continues to be a recognition and documentary effort. The Tennessee Century Farms Program has a farm in all of Tennessee’s 95 Counties.
The primary focus of the program is to continue honoring and recognizing the dedication and contributions of families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years. Since its inception, the statewide and ongoing program has more than 1800 certified farms. That number includes Pioneer Century Farms (farms founded in or prior to the year 1796, the year Tennessee became a state), farms on the National Register, farms that are a part of the Land Trust for Tennessee, farms with African American founders, and farms founded by women.
Secondly, it is a documentary program that collects and interprets the agrarian history and culture of the state. The collection has supported the 1985 book, Tennessee Agriculture: A Century Farms Perspective; a traveling exhibit that toured the state from 1988-89; articles in journals and magazines; county displays; local museum exhibits; brochures and booklets; and web sites.
Families choose whether or not to submit an applicaiton and be a part of the program. The Century Farms Program places no restrictions on the farm and offers no legal protection.
1. Adult exhibits are open to residents of Meigs County and surrounding area. The youth exhibit entries are open to Meigs County youth only.
2. A $20 entry fee is required for the Pretty Baby Contest.
3. Entries in all classes shall be brought to th Meigs County Fairgrounds to the Exhibit Building on August 26.
4. Only one entry per class.
5. Exhibits must be removed Sunday afternoon, Sep. 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. If removed earlier the prize money will be forfeited. Checks will be mailed.
6. Judging will be done on Aug. 27. Fair will open at 5 p.m.
7. Every precaution will be taken to protect the exhibit entries; however, we are not responsible for lost or damaged articles in any case.
8. Premiums will be paid as follows: 1st - $3; 2nd - $2; 3rd - $1, except when otherwise stated. If only one entry in a class, second premium will be paid. In addition, a Blue, Red or White ribbon will be given.
9. Each entry will be judged on its merits. When in the opinion of the judges, an article is not worthy of placing, no premium will be paid.
10. Premiums will be paid by the Meigs County Fair Association by check when
FAIR OFFICIALS
President - Heath Cable
1st Vice-President - Shelly Ellison
2nd Vice-President - Jeff Thompson
Secretary - Penny Crittenden
Treasurer - Janna Cable
Tim Jennings
Becky Haney
Connie Landrum
Fawn Lowe
Clyde Trew
exhibits are picked up. In case Fair is rained out, premiums cannot be paid.
11. All entries should have either been prepared since September 2023 or never exhibited at the Meigs County Fair, except in the class of quilts, dolls, and rugs.
12. Youth Classes will be judged the same as adults, but will not be judged against the adults. Youth is 4-H, FFA and other school age youth.
13. Youth entries are elementary through grade 12 and are based on present school year.
14. Should unforeseen conditions arise over which we have no control, the fair officials reserve the right to cancel or call off any part or all of the fair at any time before or even during the fair.
15. The owner/custodian of property of any kind brought to the fairgrounds, either for exhibit or for other purposes, assumes, as a condition of its admission to the grounds, all risk of and responsibility and liability for any damage or injury resulting from theft, fire, the elements, accidents or other conditions or causes whether to exhibits, property of any nature whatsoever.
DIRECTORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jeff Thompson
Gena Hickman
Megan Harris
Andrea Norton
Sharon Stephens
Ruby Colbaugh
Heath Cable
Janna Cable
Donna Eaton
David Allen
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Shelly Ellison
Gail Stewart
Joan Lewis
Bridget McKenzie
Penny Crittenden
Charlene Withrow • Betty Jarvis • Emma Jennings
Larry Mitchell, UT Extension
Meagen Brown, UT Extension
Brittany Davis & Jake Garrett, FFA
Betty Lynn Thompson, Home Ec. Dept. (Retired)
2023
Fairest of the Fair (Cora Howard) and 1st Runner Up (Katie Anderson)
2024 Fairest & Princess of the Fair
Thursday, Aug. 29 - 7:00 p.m. Meigs County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Deadline for Entry: Wednesday, August 21 • 3:00 p.m. Meigs High, Meigs Middle, or 4-H extension office
Contestants and parents/guardians will be required to sign a Participation and Forfeiture of Title Agreement & Release.
CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED.
FAIREST OF THE FAIR RECEIVES A TRIP TO THE STATE FAIR PAGEANT
2023
Princess of the Fair (Chelsea Crisp) and 1st Runner - Up (Taci Truelove)
2023 Fairest of the Fair Cora Howard
2023 Princess of the Fair Chelsea Crisp
Fairest of the Fair:
Contestants must be between 16-20 years of age.
Entry fee is $30 and must be turned in with application.
•Eligible contestants must be a resident of Meigs County, attend school in Meigs County or go to college but have a Meigs County home address.
•No previous first place winner may enter.
•Contestants must not be or have been married, had a child, or been arrested for or found guilty of a felony.
Princess of the Fair:
Contestants must be between 13-15 years of age.
Entry fee is $30 and must be turned in with application.
•Eligible contestants must be a resident of Meigs County, attend school in Meigs County or go to colle ge but have a Meigs County home address.
•No previous first place winner may enter.
•Contestants must not be or have been married, had a child, or been arrested for or found guilty of a felony.
Applications are available at Meigs Middle School, Meigs High School, the Meigs County Fair Facebook page, and the Meigs County 4-H Extension office
Pretty Baby Contest
The Pretty Baby Contest will be held on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. Each baby must be accompanied by one parent or guardian while being judged. All babies will receive a ribbon and the winner in each category will receive a trophy. The judges decision is final. The Pretty Baby contest will be held in the pavilion. Entry Fee is $20.00. (This contest will be open to anyone.)
Class 1: Prettiest Boy....................... under 6 months
Class 2: Prettiest Girl ...................... under 6 months
Class 3: Prettiest Boy......................... 6 to 12 months
Class 4: Prettiest Girl 6 to 12 months
Class 5: Prettiest Boy ..................... 12 to 18 months
Class 6: Prettiest Girl ....................... 12 to 18 months
Class 7: Prettiest Boy ...................... 18 to 24 months
Class 8: Prettiest Girl 18 to 24 months
Class 9: Prettiest Boy..................... 24 to 36 months
Class 10: Prettiest Girl .................. 24 to 36 months
Boys & Girls Age 3 through 4
(up to the day before turning 5)
Boys & Girls Age 3 through 4 Contest will be held on Wednesday, August 28, immediately following the Pretty Baby Contest at the Pavilion on the Fairgrounds.
Contestants will be judged on appearance and personality only. The winner will receive a trophy. All others receive ribbons. Contestants must be at least 3 years old and not more than 5 years old. Entry Fee is $20.00. (This contest will be open to anyone.)
Little Miss Fairest of the Fair
Age 5 through 6 (Up to the day before turning 7)
Little Miss Fairest of the Fair Contest will be on Wednesday, August 28, immediately following the Boys & Girls Age 3 through 4 at the Pavilion on the Fairgrounds. Contestants may wear long or short dresses. The winner will receive a crown, and a trophy, and all others will receive a ribbon. Entry Fee is $20.00. (This contest will be open to anyone.)
Young Miss Fairest of the Fair
Age 7 through 9 (Up to the day before turning 10)
Young Miss Fairest of the Fair will be Wednesday, August 28, immediately following the Little Miss Contest at the Pavilion on the Fairgrounds. Contestants will be judged on appearance and personality only. The winner will receive a crown and a trophy, and all others will receive a ribbon. Contestants may wear long or short dresses. Contestants must be at least 7 and not more than 9 years old. Entry Fee is $20.00. (This contest will be open to anyone.)
Young Miss Princess of the Fair
Age 10 through 12 (Up to the day before turning 13)
Young Miss Princess of the Fair will be Wednesday, August 28, immediately following the Young Miss Fairest Contest at the Pavilion on the Fairgrounds. Contestants will be judged on appearance and personality only. The winner will receive a crown and all others will receive a ribbon. Contestants may wear long or short dresses. Contestants SHOULD NOT carry props and SHOULD NOT wear or carry flowers. Contestants must be at least 10 and not more than 12 years old. Entry Fee is $20.00. (This contest will be open to anyone.)
Registration for all Contests will begin at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 at the Pavilion. Entry Fee: $20 Cash Only. The contests will begin at 6:30 p.m. starting with Class 1. Others will follow in succession by age categories.
DEPARTMENT I - AGRICULTURE
334-5781
LOT 1 - CROPS
• Class 1: White Hybrid Corn (6 ears)
• Class 2: Yellow Hybrid Corn (6 ears)
• Class 3: Wheat, 1 quart
• Class 4: Oats, 1 quart
LOT 1 - BABY ITEMS
•Class 1: Baby QuiltsMachine Quilted
•Class 2: Baby QuiltsHand Quilted
•Class 3: Baby QuiltsMachine Embroidery
•Class 4: Baby QuiltsHand Embroidery
•Class 5: Baby BlanketsHand Knitted
•Class 6: Baby BlanketsHand Crocheted
•Class 7: Sweater Sets
•Class 8: Other
LOT II - NATURE PLAQUES
•Class 1: Nature Plaques
•Class 2: Bird Houses
•Class 3: Bird Feeders
LOT III - DOOR ARRANGEMENTS
•Class 1: Door Arrangements
LOT IV - WOODWORK
•Class 1: Small -
Non-Professional
•Class 2: Large -
Non-Professional
•Class 3: Carved Item
•Class 4: Wood Burning Item
LOT V - PILLOWS
•Class 1: Candlewicking
•Class 2: Crochet
•Class 3: Crewel Embroidery
•Class 4: Cross Stitch
• Class 5: Soybeans, 3 stalks)
• Class 7: Hay, Grass Legume Mixture (Approx. 1/4 bale)
• Class 8: Hay, Legume (Approx. 1/4 bale)
• Class 9: Corn Silage, 1 quart
DEPARTMENT II - HOBBY
Joan Lewis - 744-0495
•Class 5: Quilted (by hand)
•Class 6: Quilted (by machine)
•Class 7: Embroidery (by hand)
•Class 8: Embroidery (by machine)
•Class 9: Other
LOT VI - CHRISTMAS ITEMS
•Class 1: Tree Skirts
•Class 2: Decorations
•Class 3: Door Wreaths
•Class 4: Centerpieces
•Class 5: Ornaments
•Class 6: Stockings
•Class 7: Other
LOT VIIMISCELLANEOUS
•(Class 26 Premiums - $5, $3 and $2)
•Class 1: Needlepoint (any article)
•Class 2: Candlewicking (any article)
•Class 3: Crochet, Hand (any article)
•Class 4: Crewel, Machine (any article)
•Class 5: Crewel (any article)
•Class 6: Counted Cross Stitch (any article)
•Class 7: Stamped Cross
Stitch (any article)
•Class 8: Knitting (any article)
•Class 9: Recycled Item
• Class 10: Soybeans, 1 quart
LOT II - SPECIALTY CROPS
•Class 1: Tallest of Kind
•Class 2: Biggest of Kind
•Class 3: Most Unusual
•Class 10: Fabric Tote Bag
•Class 11: Baskets, Large (over 4” in diam.)
•Class 12: Baskets, Small (under 4” in diam.)
•Class 13: Decorated Baskets
•Class 14: Plastic Canvas, Needlepoint
•Class 15: Any Other Craft or Hobby
•Class 16: Centerpieces
•Class 17: Hair Accessories
•Class 18: Jewelry
•Class 19: Model Cars (Kits)
•Class 20: Stuffed Animals
•Class 21: Decorated Gourds
•Class 22: Floral Arrangements
•Class 23: Embrodery, Hand (any article)
•Class 24: Embroidery, Machine (any article)
•Class 25: Scrapbooking (Individual)
•Class 26: Scrapbooking (Clubs or Groups)
•Class 27: Stained Glass
•Class 28: Fabric Purse
LOT VIII - DRAWINGS
(Instructions: All drawings must be mounted unless framed)
•Class 1: Charcoal
•Class 2: Pens
•Class 3: Pencils
•Class 4: Oil or Acrylics
LOX IX - DOLLS
•Class 1: Dolls, Handmade
Cloth
•Class 2: Porcelain, Handmade
•Class 3: Antique
•Class 4: Crochet, Dressed
Barbie Doll
•Class 5: Dolls, Other
LOT X - PICTURES (FRAMED)
•Class 1: Embroidery (by hand)
•Class 2: Embroidery (machine)
•Class 3: Cross Stitch (counted)
•Class 4: Cross Stitch (stamped)
•Class 5: Needlepoint
•Class 6: Other
LOT XI - DECORATING CLOTHING
•Class 1: T-Shirt (painted)
•Class 2: T-Shirt (other)
•Class 3: Sweatshirts (painted)
•Class 4: Sweatshirts (other)
•Class 5: Miscellaneous
LOT XIII - CERAMICS
•Class 1: Centerpiece
•Class 2: Other
LOT XIV - ANTIQUE TOYS
•Class 1: Small
•Class 2: Other
Counseling
Meigs County Fair Junior Market Lamb & Commercial Ewe Show
Chairperson: Brandon Cobble
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. All livestock must comply with the Tennessee State Livestock Health requirements for Fairs and Exhibits (i.e. must have valid health papers).
2. The show will be Friday, August 30, 2024. Weigh in from 5:00-6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm.
3. Entry is open to anyone that is 21 years old or under.
4. There will be no weight limit.
5. Lambs will be divided into equal weight classes determined by number of lambs entered.
6. All lambs must have an ear tag.
7. All animals shall have an official veterinary health certificate.
8. All exhibitors must provide care for their own animals at all times, show their own animals, and maintain their animals’ pens in an acceptable manner.
9. Feed, bedding (please, shavings only no straw), and all equipment needed, will be the responsibility of each exhibitor. Due to space limitations, exhibitors may be required to show from their trailers.
10. All rules and regulations must be adhered to or all premiums for the guilty party will be forfeited.
11. We welcome all exhibitors and will make every effort to see that your stay is pleasant and worthwhile for you.
12. Exhibitors must clean their area before leaving.
13. Alcohol is prohibited on the grounds. No smoking in the barns or show arena.
14. Market lambs will be weighed one time only on site and classes arranged by the committee.
15. Judges and Committee decisions are final.
Financing Rural America since 1916
Livestock | Farm | Equipment
Market Lamb Show
(Premiums: Champion - $50, Reserve - $25)
(1st-$20 • 2nd-$15 • 3rd-$10 • 4th-$5)
1. Entry fees are $3 per lamb (non-refundable), payable day of show when lambs are weighed.
2. Each exhibitor is limited to 4 entries
Commercial Ewe Show
(Premiums: Champion - $50, Reserve - $25)
(1st-$20 • 2nd-$15 • 3rd-$10 • 4th-$5)
1. Open to non-registered yearling ewes and ewe lambs of any breed or combination of sheep breeds.
2. Each exhibitor is limited to a grand total of 4 entries.
3. Entry fees are $3 per lamb (non-refundable), payable day of show when lambs are weighed.
4. Ewe lambs must have lamb teeth.
5. Yearling ewes may have no more than four permanent teeth.
6. Entries are shown by weight within the ewe lamb and yearling categories, respectively.
Novice Show
1. One class will be conducted during the sheep show for children under the age of 9. Exhibitor does not have to own the animal. Only ribbons will be awarded.
One class will be conducted.
If you have questions concerning this event you may contact the chairperson Brandon Cobble or by contacting the Agriculture Extension Service in Meigs County at 423-334-5781.
• Class 2: People in Action - Photo needs to show a person or people in action, doing something.
• Class 3: Babies - 18 mos. and under
• Class 4: Children - over 18 mos.
• Class 5: Close-Ups - (People) Pictures taken at a distance of less than 4 feet.
• Class 6: Close-Ups - (Objects) Pictures taken at a distance of less than 3 feet.
• Class 7: Patriotism - "Showing love for, or devotion to, one's coun try" Webster's. Scenes that inspire our love, loyalty, and devotion. E.G., flags, soldiers leaving, returning, performing duties, training.
• Class 8: Pets - Photo of your pet (NO HUMANS - Non Farm Animals).
• Class 9: Wild Life - Photo of Wild animals - non farm animal may be taken at a zoo. Avoid manmade items in back or foreground.
• Class 10: Farm Animals - Farm animals may includepeople, and/or pet with farm animals in your photo.
• Class 11: Farm Life - Must depict scenes of everyday farm living.
• Class 12: Insects
• Class 13: Sports - Photo of sports - Ballooning, Kayaking, Baseball, Football, Sky diving, Rock climbing Camping and Hunting, etc.
• Class 14: Flowers - Close-up of a flower or group of flowers.
• Class 15: Manmade LandscapesManmade garden arrangements around a Building, Park, Fountain, Entrance. Photo can be taken from a vacation or around the home.
• Class 16: Natural LandscapesA natural scene composed of land and may include Ponds, Rivers, Roads, and Bridges, but "NO Buildings Allowed."
• Class 17: Rivers, Falls, LakesBeing the main point of interest. Buildings may be included.
• Class 18: Seascapes - View of an Ocean scene, may include some land features, and manmade structures. (NO Lakes). Horizon lines need to be straight.
• Class 19: Sun Rise/Sun SetsScene with the Sun Setting or Rising in all its splendid color.
• Class 20: Barns - Being the main focal point, different sizes, shapes, colors, textures may be all or part of picture.
& Check-In:
• Class 21: Architecture - Close up of a building structure that makes an interesting photo.
• Class 22: Special MomentA once in a lifetime photo opportunity. Photo depicts something special happening and photo MUST be a candid shot, NOT SET UP.
• Class 23: Vacation - Photo must show person or people in a setting or an activity special to a vacation.
• Class 24: Humorous - Funniest photo ever taken by the photographer. Must be a candid shot and NOT SET UP.
• Class 25: Candid Shots - The photographer does not set up the shot. Picture is not posed.
• Class 26: Weather - Photo may show a type of weather: raining, snowing, hail, lightning, etc. No sunrise/sunset pictures.
• Class 27: UT Pride/Life - Picture shows a love for UT/ Tennessee.
• Class 28: None of the above. If photo fits any of the above categories, it cannot be entered here.
• Class 29: Northern Lights - Photo of the night sky displaying various colors/stars.
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING PHOTOS: OPEN TO ALL 4H & FFA YOUTH!
1. Only One COLOR Entry Per Class Per Name! 2. Photo Must Have Been Taken By Entrant. 3. Photo Size and Mounting Instructions: A. Photo any larger than 4x6 or smaller than 3x5 cannot be accepted. (We have limited space to hang photos). B. MOUNTING: Photos MUST be mounted on a backing which is 1/2 inch larger than the photo. You may use heavy duty construction paper or poster board. We staple photos to our display board and we need the border to avoid stapling the photo itself. You may staple the four corners of your photo to the backing. DO NOT USE RUBBER CEMENT OR SCOTCH TAPE to mount your photo, it gets very hot in our building and these will not hold for long. Elmers glue holds good, but it may come thru your photo. Double-sided mounting squares work BEST and can be found at a craft store/craft dept. C. In the top right corner on the back of your photo please put a personal address label and add your phone number and class (Adult or Youth) to it, this saves space. (Do not write your name on the front of the photo.) Entries will be judged according to the following criteria: Composition, subject, clarity, color, originality, character, and exposure. Judges reserve the right not to mount some photos that do not place - due to lack of space. Please don’t use black backing to mount your pictures. It blends with the background on the display wall, and it is near impossible to write on the black border for identification purposes.
Jr. Showmanship - 4th and 5th grades
Jr. High Showmanship - 6th, 7th and 8th grades
• Sr. Showmanship - 9th thru 12th grades
• Registered Heifers - 5 animals make a breed
• Commercial Heifers - Shown by Weight
• Prospect Steer - Shown by Weight
• Showmanship Class - 3rd grade and under
Sponsored by:
• Athens Stockyard • Meigs County Farm Bureau • AgCentral Co-op of Decatur
• Decatur Funeral Home • Farm Credit Services of
DEPARTMENT IV - GARDEN
LOT I - VEGETABLES
• Class 1: Corn (6)
• Class 2: Popcorn (6)
• Class 3: Kennebek Potatoes (6)
• Class 4: Cobbler Potatoes (6)
• Class 5: Red Potatoes (6)
• Class 6: Sweet Potatoes, White (6)
• Class 7: Sweet Potatoes, Yellow (6)
• Class 8: Tomatoes, Red (6)
• Class 9: Tomatoes, Yellow (6)
• Class 10: Tomatoes, Salad (6)
• Class 11: Tomatoes, Cherry or Tommy Toes (6)
• Class 12: Banana Peppers (6)
• Class 13: Sweet Peppers (6)
• Class 14: Hot Peppers (6)
• Class 15: Jalapeno Peppers (6)
• Class 16: Habenero Peppers (6)
• Class 17: Onion, Sweet (6)
• Class 18: Onion, Yellow (6)
• Class 19: Onion, White (6)
• Class 20: Cantaloupe (1)
• Class 21: Eggplant (1)
• Class 22: Turnips (6)
• Class 23: Acorn Squash (1)
• Class 24: Butternut Squash (1)
• Class 25: Yellow Squash (6)
• Class 26: Dried Fruit, dehydrated (pint)
• Class 27: Dried Fruit, sun-dried (pint)
• Class 28: Green Beans (tray)
• Class 29: Lima Beans (tray)
• Class 30: Okra (6)
• Class 31: Red Okra (6)
• Class 32: Peanuts (pint)
• Class 33: Field Peas (tray)
• Class 34: Tray of Vegetables
• Class 35: Herbs
• Class 36: Ornamental
Gourd Collection
• Class 37: Large Gourd (1)
• Class 38: Watermelon (1)
• Class 39: Largest Watermelon (1)
• Class 40: Field Pumpkin (1)
• Class 41: Pie Pumpkin (1)
• Class 42: Sweet Potato Pumpkin (1)
• Class 43: Cushaw (1)
• Class 44: Sunflower (1)
• Class 45: Largest of a Kind (1)
• Class 46: Most Unusual of a Kind (1)
• Class 47: Miscellaneous (1)
LOT II - FRUIT
• Class 1: Apples (6)
• Class 2: Grapes
• Class 3: Pears (6)
• Class 4: Sugar Pears (6)
• Class 5: Muscadines (pint)
• Class 6: Scuppernog (pint)
• Class 7: Peaches (6)
• Class 8: Tray of Home Grown Fruit
LOT III - HONEY
• Class 1: Strained Honey, Light (quart)
• Class 2: Strained Honey, Dark (quart)
• Class 3: Comb Honey, Light (quart)
• Class 4: Comb Honey, Dark (quart)
LOT IV - EGGS
• Class 1: Eggs, White (6)
• Class 2: Eggs, Brown (6)
DEPARTMENT VFLORICULTURE
• Class 3: Annual (Cut)
• Class 4: Cactus
• Class 5: Cockscombs Arrangement
• Class 6: Ferns
• Class 7: Ferns, Asparagus
• Class 8: Flowering Hanging Basket
• Class 9: Flowering House Plant
• Class 10: Marigolds
• Class 11: Miscellaneous
• Class 12: Most Unusual
• Class 13: Most Attractive Display, Plants
• Class 14: Non-Flowering Hanging Basket
• Class 15: Non-Flowering House Plant
• Class 16: Palms
• Class 17: Peace Lily
• Class 18: Perennials
• Class 19: Rose (Single)
• Class 20: Rose Arrangement
• Class 21: Single Cut Flower
• Class 22: Spider Vine
• Class 23: Wildflower Arrangement
• Class 24: Ornamental Pepper
LOT 1 - JELLY AND PRESERVES
• Class 1: Apple Jelly
• Class 2: Blackberry Jelly
• Class 3: Blackberry Jam
• Class 4: Blueberry Jelly
• Class 5: Grape Jelly
• Class 6: Fruit Butter
• Class 7: Peach Jelly
• Class 8: Plum Jelly
• Class 9: Miscellaneous
LOT II - CANNING (QT.)
• Class 1: Apples
• Class 2: Green Beans
• Class 3: Okra
• Class 4: Peaches
• Class 5: Pears
• Class 6: Tomatoes
• Class 7: Tomato Juice
• Class 8: Miscellaneous
LOT III - CANNING (PINT)
• Class 1: Apples
• Class 2: Green Beans
• Class 3: Okra
• Class 4: Peaches
• Class 5: Pears
• Class 6: Tomatoes
• Class 7: Tomato Juice
• Class 8: Miscellaneous
LOT IV - PICKLES & RELISH (PINT)
• Class 1: Beets
• Class 2: Chow Chow
• Class 3: Cucumbers (Sliced)
• Class 4: Cucumbers (Whole)
• Class 5: Okra
• Class 6: Peppers
• Class 7: Salsa
• Class 8: Miscellaneous
LOT V - VEGETABLES & AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
• Class 1: Sweet Corn (3 Ears)
• Class 2: White Hybrid Corn (3 Ears)
• Class 3: Yellow Hybrid Corn (3 Ears)
• Class 4: Cobbler Potatoes (3)
• Class 5: Kennebec Potatoes (3)
• Class 6: Red Potatoes (3)
• Class 7: Yellow Tomatoes (3)
• Class 8: Red Tomatoes (3)
• Class 9: Salad Tomatoes (3)
• Class 10: Banana Peppers (3)
• Class 11: Hot Peppers (3)
• Class 12: Sweet Peppers (3)
• Class 13: Pumpkin (Field)
• Class 14: Pumpkin (Cushaw or Potato)
• Class 15: Pumpkin (Squash)
• Class 16: Gourd
• Class 17: Acorn Squash
• Class 18: Butternut Squash
• Class 19: Squash (Other)
• Class 20: Apples (3)
DEPARTMENT VI - YOUTH
Janna Cable • April Long • 334-5781
• Class 21: Cantaloupe
• Class 22: Cucumbers (3)
• Class 23: Okra (3)
• Class 24: Pears (3)
• Class 25: Sweet Poatoes (3)
• Class 26: Watermelon
• Class 27: Eggs (White) (6)
• Class 28: Eggs (Brown) (6)
• Class 29: Tray of Vegetables
• Class 30: Nut Collection
• Class 31: Ornamental Gourd Collection
• Class 32: Green Beans (6)
• Class 33: Largest of Kind
• Class 34: Most Unusual
• Class 35: Qt. Jar of Peanuts
• Class 36: Qt. Jar of Oats
• Class 37: Qt. Jar of Comb Honey (Light)
• Class 38: Qt. Jar of Comb Honey (Dark)
• Class 39: Qt. Jar of Strained Honey (Light)
• Class 40: Qt. Jar of Strained Honey (Dark)
• Class 41: Qt. Jar of Soybeans
• Class 42: Soybeans (Tied in hands - 3 Stalks)
• Class 43: Grass Legume Mixture (1 Flake)
• Class 44: Grass Hay (1 Flake)
• Class 45: Miscellaneous
• Class 46: Sunflower
• Class 47: Flower Exhibit
• Class 48: Cotton
LOT VI - FOOD PREPARATION
• Class 1: Corn Meal Muffins (3 on plate)
• Class 2: Biscuits (3 on plate)
• Class 3: Cookies, Peanut Butter (3 on plate)
• Class 4: Cookies, Chocolate Chip (3 on plate)
• Class 5: Cookies, Sugar (3 on plate)
• Class 6: Cookies, Other (3 on plate)
• Class 7: 1/2 Loaf of Quick Bread
• Class 8: 1/2 Loaf of Yeast Bread
• Class 9: Yeast Rolls (3 on plate)
• Class 10: 1/2 Frosted Cake (any kind)
• Class 11: Muffins (3 on plate)
LOT VII - CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
• Class 1: Apron (Grades 4-5-6)
• Class 2: Skirt and/or Blouse (4-5-6)
• Class 3: Skirt and/or Blouse (7-8-9)
• Class 4: Sports Outfit (4-5-6)
• Class 5: Sports Outfit (7-8-9)
• Class 6: Sports Outfit (10-11-12)
• Class 7: Dress (4-5-6)
• Class 8: Dress (7-8-9)
• Class 9: Dress (10-11-12)
• Class 10: Skirt (10-11-12)
• Class 11: Blouse (10-11-12)
• Class 12: Vests
• Class 13: Boxer Shorts
LOT VIII - YOUTH HANDICRAFT
• Class 1: Any Wood Article
• Class 2: Any Leather Article
• Class 3: Decoupage Article
• Class 4: Any Ceramic Article
• Class 5: Macrame
• Class 6: Any Wall Hanging
• Class 7: Throw Pillow
• Class 8: Basket
• Class 9: Jewelry
• Class 10: Weaving
• Class 11: Oil Painting
• Class 12: Stuffed Toy
• Class 13: Wreath
• Class 14: Christmas Wreath
• Class 15: Christmas Decoration
• Class 16: Christmas Ornament
• Class 17: Crocheted Article
• Class 18: Knitted Article
• Class 19: Embroidered Article
• Class 20: Needlepoint Article
• Class 21: Cross Stitch Article
• Class 22: Candlewicking Article
• Class 23: Plastic Canvas Needlepoint
• Class 24: Stenciling
• Class 25: Tole Painting
• Class 26: Nature Exhibit
• Class 27: Model
• Class 28: Painting
• Class 29: Miscellaneous
• Class 30: Antique Collection
• Class 31: Drawing - Charcoal
• Class 32: Drawing - Black and White Pencil
• Class 33: Drawing - Colored Pencils
• Class 34: Drawing - Chalk
• Class 35: Drawing - Markers
• Class 36: Hair Bow
• Class 37: Halloween Decoration
• Class 38: Pottery/Clay
• Class 39: Quilting
• Class 40: Recycleables
• Class 41: Sand Art
• Class 42: Shoe Box Float
• Class 43: Lego Exhibit
• Class 44: Scrapbook
• Class 45: Seed Design
• Class 46: Beaded Art
• Class 47: Item Made of 4-H Fabric
• Class 48: Tractor Poster*
*Youth are encouraged to submit a poster 14”x22” (one-half sheet of poster board) of a scene representative of Meigs County. A tractor must be included somewhere on the poster. Posters must be submitted on Monday, August 26, from 2 p.m. till 8 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Building.
4-H Poultry Show & Sale
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.
DEPARTMENT VII - HOME EC
LOT 1 - CANNING
(Standard Quart Jars with Rings - Sealed)
• Class 1: Apples*
• Class 2: Applesauce
• Class 3: Blackberries
• Class 4: Blueberries
• Class 5: Peaches*
• Class 6: Pears
• Class 7: Grape Juice
• Class 8: Apple Juice
• Class 9: Green Beans*
• Class 10: Greens
• Class 11: Kraut
• Class 12: Okra
• Class 13: Salsa
• Class 14: Soup Mix
• Class 15: Tomatoes
• Class 16: Tomato Juice
• Class 17: Tomato Sauce
• Class 18: Other Fruits
• Class 19: Other Vegetables
• Class 20: Other
LOT II - CANNING
(Standard Pint Jars with RingsSealed)
• Class 1: Apples
• Class 2: Applesauce
• Class 3: Blackberries
• Class 4: Blueberries
• Class 5: Peaches
• Class 6: Pears
• Class 7: Grape Juice
• Class 8: Apple Juice
• Class 9: Green Beans
• Class 10: Okra
• Class 11: Salsa
• Class 12: Tomatoes
• Class 13: Tomato Juice
• Class 14: Tomato Sauce
• Class 15: Other Fruits
• Class 16: Other Vegetables
• Class 17: Other
LOT III - JELLY
(Standard 1/2 or Pint Jars with Rings - Sealed)
• Class 1: Apple*
• Class 2: Blackberry
• Class 3: Crab Apple
• Class 4: Grape
• Class 5: Muscadine
• Class 6: Plum
• Class 7: Cherry
• Class 8: Strawberry Jelly
• Class 9: Pear
• Class 10: Blueberry
• Class 11: Peach Jelly
• Class 12: Pepper Jelly
• Class 13: Other
LOT IV - JAMS, MARMALADES, BUTTERS
(Standard 1/2 or Pint Jars with Rings - Sealed)
• Class 1: Apple
• Class 2: Blackberry
• Class 3: Strawberry
• Class 4: Grape
• Class 5: Peach
• Class 6: Pear
• Class 7: Plum
• Class 8: Blueberry
• Class 9: Other
LOT V - PRESERVES
(Standard 1/2 or Pint Jars with Rings - Sealed)
• Class 1: Strawberry
• Class 2: Peach
• Class 3: Pear
• Class 4: Other
LOT VI - PICKLES AND RELISHES
(Standard 1/2 or Pint Jars with Rings - Sealed)
• Class 1: Beet
• Class 2: Cucumber (Whole or Stick)
• Class 3: Cucumber (Sliced)*
• Class 4: Cucumber (Dill)
• Class 5: Green Tomato
• Class 6: Okra
• Class 7: Pepper or Pimento
• Class 8: Pepper (Banana)
• Class 9: Pepper (Hot)
• Class 10: Squash
• Class 11: Corn Relish
• Class 12: Cucumber Relish
• Class 13: Squash Relish
• Class 14: Zucchini Relish
• Class 15: Chow Chow Relish
• Class 16: Bread and Butter
• Class 17: Sweet Pickles
• Class 18: Other Pickles
• Class 19: Other Relish
LOT VII - PICKLES & RELISHES
(Standard Quart Jars with Rings - Sealed)
• Class 1: Beet
• Class 2: Cucumber (Whole or Stick)
• Class 3: Cucumber (Sliced)
• Class 4: Pickles
• Class 5: Relishes (Fruit)
• Class 6: Bread and Butter
• Class 7: Banana Pepper
• Class 8: Other
LOT VIII - BAKING AND CANDY
Class 4 - Premiums $5, $3, & $2 (3/4 of baked cake can be removed by owner after judging)
• Class 1: Angel Food Cake
• Class 2: Layer Cake (Any Icing)
• Class 3: Pound Cake (No Icing)
• Class 4: Decorated Cake
• Class 5: Bar Cookies (6)
• Class 6: Drop Cookies (6)
• Class 7: Rolled Cookies (6)
• Class 8: Biscuits (6)
• Class 9: Cornmeal Muffins (6)
• Class 10: Muffins, Other (6)
• Class 11: Yeast Rolls (6)
• Class 12: Sweet Rolls (6)
• Class 13: Yeast Bread Loaf (Standard Size)
• Class 14: Machine Bread Loaf (Standard Size)
• Class 15: Quick Bread Loaf
• Class 16: Fudge Squares (6)
• Class 17: Brownies (6)
• Class 18: Other Candy
• Class 19: Cupcakes (6)
• Class 20: Other
LOT IX - CLOTHING & NEEDLEWORK
• Class 1: Apron
• Class 2: Vest
• Class 3: Dress
• Class 4: Blouse
• Class 5: Skirt
• Class 6: Pillow Case, Hand Embroidered
• Class 7: Pillow Case, Machine Embroidered
• Class 8: Pillow Case, Cut Work
• Class 9: Pillow Case, Cross Stitch
• Class 10: Quilt Top, Applique
• Class 11: Quilt Top, Hand Embroidered
• Class 12: Quilt Top, Machine Embroidered
• Class 13: Quilt Top, Pieced
• Class 14: Quilt Top, Other
• Class 15: Quilt, Applique (Machine Quilted)
• Class 17: Quilt, Hand Embroidered
• Class 18: Quilt, Machine Embroidered
• Class 19: Quilt, Hand PiecedHand Quilted
• Class 20: Quilt, Hand PiecedMachine Quilted
• Class 21: Quilt, Machine Pieced- Hand Quilted
• Class 22: Quilt, Machine Pieced-Machine Quilted
• Class 23: Quilt, Commemorative
• Class 24: Quilt, Heirloom
• Class 25: Quilt, Holiday
• Class 26: Quilt, Novelty
• Class 27, Quilt, Yo Yo
• Class 28: Quilt, Other
• Class 29: Quilt,OldApplique
• Class 30: Quilt, Old-Pieced
• Class 31: Quilt: Landscape
• Class 32: Panel Quilt
• Class 33: Patriotic Quilt
• Class 34: Paper Piece
• Class 35: Crazy Quilt
• Class 36: Bed Runner
• Class 37: Quilt: Other
• Class 38: Wall HangingHand Quilted
• Class 39: Wall HangingMachine Quilted
• Class 40: Quilted ArticleHand Quilted
• Class 41: Quilted ArticleMachine Quilted
• Class 42: Crocheted Afghan
• Class 43: Crocheted Article
• Class 44: Knitted Afghan
• Class 45: Knitted Article
• Class 46: Towel, Hand Embroidered
• Class 47: Towel, Machine Embroidered
• Class 48: Towel, Other
• Class 49: Tatted Article
• Class 50: Framed Hanging
• Class 51: Bedspread
• Class 52: Quilt, Crazy
• Class 53: Other (Clothing & Needlework)
Donna Eaton • Pat King • Ruby Colbaugh • Gail Stewart • 334-5781
