Chairman: Allan Johnson, New Plymouth

Honorary Chairman: Jerry Hunt, New Plymouth & Dwaine Samson, Payette

Secretary: Gayle Hagler, New Plymouth

Queen Coordinator: Mila Getman, New Plymouth

Members:

Dave Abbe, New Plymouth

Gus Sherrer , Fruitland

Jim Wells, New Plymouth

Juan Dehoyas, New Plymouth

PAYETTE COUNTY EXTENSION EDUCATOR

Joey Puetz

4-H Overall Livestock Superintendent

Les Stevens, Payette

4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Joan Gill

Kevin Barker, New Plymouth

Nate Lowe & Tyler Smith, Payette

Troy Wright & Mike Tesnohlidek, Fruitland

Art & Paintings: Pam Hooper, New Plymouth

Crafts: Carla Helzer, New Plymouth

Fancy Work: Carol Hord & Julia Alderson, New Plymouth

Floral: Cathy Eldred, New Plymouth

Foods: Debbie Molthen, New Plymouth

Photography: Connie Chaney, Payette

Produce: Kerry White, New Plymouth

General Livestock and Market Sale: Troy Wright, Fruitland

Dairy, All Breeds: Gerald Withers, New Plymouth

First District: Rudy Endrikat, Payette

Second District: Marc Shigeta, New Plymouth (Chairman)

Third District: Larry Church, Fruitland

Table of Contents

GENERAL

Schedule of Events.................................................................................... 5

General Rules, Open Class ............................................................................. 7

General Rules, Livestock .............................................................................. 8

Parking .............................................................................................. 7

4-H & FFA Market Animal Show & Sale Regulations ....................................................... 8

Disposition of Market Animals ......................................................................... 9

Health Requirements................................................................................... 9

4-H & FFA Code of Conduct ............................................................................ 11

4-H & FFA Special Awards ............................................................................. 17

Mission Statement.................................................................................... 10

Motto ............................................................................................... 10

Rules & Regulations.................................................................................. 10

Divisions & Classes.................................................................................. 10

Membership Ages & Divisions .......................................................................... 12

Rules & Regulation................................................................................... 12

Livestock ........................................................................................... 12

Home Economics & Contests ............................................................................ 12

Divisions & Classes.................................................................................. 14

Canned Foods ....................................................................................... 24

Baked Goods ......................................................................................... 25

Homemade Candy ...................................................................................... 26

Needlework/Sewing ................................................................................... 26

Art & Paintings ..................................................................................... 29

Floral ............................................................................................. 30

Crafts .............................................................................................. 32

Hobby Collections.................................................................................... 33

Industrial Arts ..................................................................................... 33

Photography ........................................................................................ 33

Produce-Crops/Horticulture .......................................................................... 33

Veggie Character .................................................................................... 35

Strange/Unique/Unusual Garden Crop ................................................................... 35

Dairy Cattle ........................................................................................ 35

(1) Limbaugh Arena (2) Earl Ford Arena (3) 4-H Horse Arena (4) Limbaugh West (5) Rodeo Arena

5:00 p.m. All animals on grounds

5:30 p.m. Mandatory meeting for all parents and 4-H/FFA exhibitors with livestock and/or horse projects (1)

6:00 p.m. Official Weigh-in of market animals with cool affidavit & health forms.

6:00-9:00 p.m. Check-in Open Division Exhibits

8:30-10:00pm "Kick Off Dance"Featuring "Workin’ On Fire" (1)

7:30 a.m. Flag raising (2)

8:00 a.m. Check-in Open Division Exhibits

8:00 a.m. FFA & 4-H Market Sheep animal pictures (2)

FFA & 4-H feeder lambs (<110 lbs.) (2)

4-H Market Sheep Judging, followed by pen of 2, followed by FFA Market Sheep Judging followed by Champion Market Sheep, followed by Pen of 2 (2)

FFA & 4-H Breeding Beef Quality (1)

FFA & 4-H Feeder Steers Quality (1)

FFA & 4-H Market Beef animal pictures (1)

FFA Market Beef Judging followed by 4-H Market Beef Judging (1)

Champion Market Beef (1)

9:00 a.m. FFA/4-H Horse Fitting and Showing followed by Western Equitation on rail followed by English Equitation followed by Hunter hack (3)

1:00 p.m. Judge Talk to FFA & 4-H Sheep Exhibitor (2)

Judge Talk to FFA & 4-H Beef Exhibitors

Open Exhibits – Judging

1:00 p.m. FFA Sheep Fitting & Showing followed by Pen of 2 (2)

1:30 p.m. FFA Beef Fitting and Showing (1)

3:00 p.m. FFA & 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

5:00 p.m. Buildings Open

5:30 p.m. Dancin" Nancy’s Dance Program (2)

5:45 p.m. Special Music Program "Gem Cloggers" (2)

6:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Fitting and Showing (1)

6:45 p.m. Cloverbud stick horse costume reining (3)

7:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Costume Reining (3)

7:00 p.m. Special Music Program"Gospel Quartet-Obadiah & the Old Testament & other Local Performers (2)

8:00 a.m. FFA Breeding Swine followed by 4-H Breeding Swine (1)

FFA Feeder Pigs followed by 4-H Feeder Pigs (1)

4-H Market Swine animal pictures (1)

FFA Market Swine followed by 4-H Market Swine (1)

8:30 a.m. Cloverbud Rabbit & Guinea pig show followed by 4-H/FFA Rabbit & Guinea Pig Fitting and Showing followed by Quality

9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Fitting and Showing followed by all 4-H/FFA Breeding Sheep (2)

9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Horses, Bareback followed by Reining (3)

Open Harness Driving Horse, Mule & Donkey Show (5)

1:00 p.m. Judge Talk to FFA & 4-H Swine Exhibitors (1)

2:00 p.m. FFA Swine Fitting and Showing (1)

4-H & FFA Poultry/Pigeon/Dove Fitting & Showing followed by Cloverbud Poultry followed by Poultry Quality at Pens (starting with Market Broilers).

4:00 p.m Market Broiler Poultry Silent Auction begins after Quality Judging & continues Thru Sat @ 8:00 pm. Market Broiler winning bids will be notified Saturday evening.

3:00 p.m. Cloverbud Dog Show followed by 4-H dog show (1)

6:30 p.m. Fair Parade, Main Street, New Plymouth

7:30 p.m. New Plymouth Fire Department "Children’s Fun Day Rodeo" (5)

7:30 p.m. Special Music Program, "Gem Cloggers" (1)

FRIDAY, AUG. 12

8:00 a.m. 4-H & FFA Market Goat animal pictures followed by 4-H & FFA Goat Wethers (only)

Show order for all 4-H & FFA classes as posted in Goat Barn. Will run straight through in order

With break at noon and will continue after Cloverbuds if needed.

4-H Swine, Fitting and Showing (1)

8:30 a.m. FFA Dairy Quality, Fitting and Showing followed by 4-H Quality, and Fitting and Showing (2)

9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Horsemanship followed by 4-H/FFA Trail, followed by dummy roping (3)

Open Dairy Show All Breeds (2)

11:00 a.m. Llama Fitting & Showing

12:00 p.m. Cloverbud Goats

4-H & FFA Packgoat & Llama Trail

2:30 p.m. Superintendents Meeting

4:30 p.m. Buyers’ Dinner (2)

6:15 p.m. 4-H & FFA Market Animal Sale (1)

Sale Order: 1. Goat 2. Sheep 3. Beef 4. Swine

8:00 p.m. Payette County Rodeo (5)

9:00 a.m. FFA Large Animal Round Robin (1)

10:00 a.m. 4-H Large Animal Round Robin (1)

11:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Small Animal Round Robin (1)

12:00 p.m. Pet Parade (1)

12:30 p.m. Siphon Tube Contest

2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Awards Assembly (1)

2:00 p.m. Stick Horse Race (2)

3:00 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest (2)

4:30 p.m. Fashion Show (2)

7:00 p.m. Special Music Program "Tiernan Irish Dancers" (2)

8:00 p.m. Payette County Rodeo (5)

SUNDAY, AUG. 15

6:00 a.m. Check out for all livestock & home economic exhibits

11:00 - 2:00 Check-out Open Exhibits

5:00 p.m. All stalls must be cleaned by this time otherwise exhibitor will be fined.

1. Check-in - Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

2. Entry forms are available on the Web at www.payettecountyfair.org or in all exhibit buildings at the time of check-in. Each department takes a separate entry form. Exhibitor must supply full name, address and phone number when signing in exhibits. Premium money will be forfeited if information is not complete or accurate. Exhibits will be individually tagged with the stub being retained by the exhibitor. Use this stub to claim exhibits during check-out.

3. Entries close Wednesday at 11 a.m. at which time the exhibits will be arranged for judging. Buildings will open again at 5 p.m.

4. Check-out - Sunday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibitor must show tags to claim articles. Premium monies and/or ribbons may be picked up at check-out time. Premiums are paid according to signed records from the department chairmen. If the exhibitor cannot be at this checkout, they must send a written note of permission and stubs with the person claiming exhibits. If you miss the check-out time, you must contact the Fair Secretary, Cathy Myers, (208) 278-5000. All items must be claimed by Sept. 1 or they become the property of the Payette County Fair and will be discarded.

5. Exhibit buildings are open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the exception of Wednesday when judging is taking place. The buildings will be open Wednesday at 5 p.m.

6. All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor.

7. Exhibits may be entered in only one category.

8. During the judging on Wednesday afternoon, only those persons authorized by the department chairman will be allowed in the buildings.

9. If an exhibit is placed in the wrong category, the fair will make an effort to correct the mistake, providing it is discovered before the awards are made.

10. Open class exhibits are open to the world, unless otherwise specified. Division chairmen are authorized to accept entries not listed in the premium book if they judge the entry to be worthy.

11. The Payette County Fair Board reserves the right to refuse any entry or concession of an objectionable or inferior nature.

12. When there is but one entry in any class, the award shall be made on merit alone. The opinion of the judge(s) shall be final in all classes.

13. Exhibitors shall be limited to one premium in each category, unless otherwise stated in the premium book.

14. All exhibits must remain in place until check-out time on Sunday. Exhibits removed earlier, through special permission, forfeit any and all premium monies.

15. Premiums will be paid only on signed records returned to the Fair Office by the chairman of each division. Any exhibitor showing disrespect to any award, or to any judge, forfeits all awards.

16. Premiums for Divisions A - K, FFA & 4-H exhibits will be paid in cash when the exhibits are picked up. Divisions L (Dairy) will be mailed to the exhibitor. Exhibits and/or checks left at the Fair Office can be claimed by contacting the Fair Secretary.

17. All concessions and special exhibits must obtain permission from the Fair Secretary, and occupy such areas or booths as may be assigned to them.

18. No Electrical Refrigerators or Freezers allowed in the Barns or Booths other than registered vendors.

19. Alcohol is only permitted in the Rodeo Grounds Beer Garden and is not allowed North of the parking lots. Any one found with alcohol in an unauthorized area will be asked to leave.

20. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the fair grounds.

21. Use of 4-wheelers on the grounds is prohibited.

1. Check-in by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, unless special arrangements have been made with the livestock superintendent.

2. Entry forms for open dairy show will be mailed to exhibitors of last year’s show or may be requested from the Fair Secretary. Closing date for entries is Wednesday, Aug. 10.

3. Entry fee is $2.00 per head, payable at entry time.

4. Check-out time for all species is after 6:00 a.m., Sunday Aug. 14, NO Exceptions .

5. Premium monies will be mailed to exhibitors.

6. Check health requirements.

7. Only registered animals may be shown in the open classes. Registration papers must be in the Fair Office by Wednesday noon.

8. Animals entered in Open Class and 4-H/FFA projects must be separate animals.

1. RV/Campers-Reservations for RVs and campers will not be taken until June 1, 2011. Call the Fair Office at (208) 278-5000 to be put on the list. Spots are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis, and payment must accompany reservation form. Spaces with power will be offered for $75 (limited to the first 20 campers. Each site has a 20 amp service only - be considerate. You may be asked to conserve on power if you are running high capacity AC’s and other equipment. The $75 fee includes one assigned parking space in the vehicle parking area.) Spaces

without power will be $25 (at least 15 spots will be offered with more released if space is available). Spaces for tents will also be offered for $25 (there is no additional parking slot allotted with these sites). Prices are for the entire week. RVs and campers will be located east of the Horse Barn and along the fence running north and south. One hookup per vehicle and no extension cords are allowed from main cord. Vehicles may begin parking Monday, Aug. 8. An officer from the Payette County Sheriff’s Office will serve as a Parking Superintendent. All campers and vehicles must be kept within designated sites and out of the fire lane or they will be towed at the owner’s expense and will not be allowed back onto the fairgrounds.

These vehicles will be parked according to available spaces. Fees must be paid at time of arrival. Paid receipts are to be displayed in front window.

2. The parking area North of the goat barn is for Superintendents and Fair Personnel only. Passes will be made available for those who are authorized. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at Owner’s expense.

3. The western half of the parking lot located south of the Sheep barn is designated Handicapped and Disabled Parking only and vehicles without a permit will not be allowed to park in this lot. Violators will be towed at owner’s expense.

4. Exhibitors will be allowed to enter the barn areas to drop off feed and supplies before 8 A.M. Wednesday through Saturday. Vehicles need to be returned to the main parking area after unloading.

5. Parking between barns, buildings, booths, fire lanes or roadways is prohibited by fire code.

6. There is to be no open fires or fire pits anywhere on Fairgrounds Property.

The Payette County Fair and Rodeo will not be responsible in any way for any loss, damage or injury to any property, article, animal or person while the same is on the fairgrounds, or at any time or place, nor be liable for or make any payment for damages, loss or injury. Presentation of articles or animals for exhibition shall be deemed acceptance of this policy.

If there is any Violations or Discrepancies the Payette County Fair Board authorizes the Payette Co. Sheriffs Office to ask you to leave and if deemed necessary to prosecute you according to Payette County law.

TRI-CHAMBER BREAKFAST

Friday Aug. 5, 2011 7:00-9:00 a.m.

Fruitland City Park

Menu includes:

Ham, Eggs, Pancakes

Milk & Coffee

Price: $4.00 per person

Proceeds support the Payette County Fair & Rodeo Parade

Breakfast sponsored by the Payette, Fruitland and New Plymouth Chambers of Commerce

2011 Payette County Fair & Rodeo Parade

ANIMAL HEAVEN IN 2011

Do you have an entry for the Payette County Fair and Rodeo Parade? There is no entry fee, but pre-registration is required.

Call (208) 278-5404 for info and line-up locations.

Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Downtown, New Plymouth

1. Animals must be on grounds by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

2. The official weigh-in will be at 6 p.m., Aug. 9. The weight at this time will be the official entry weight. WEIGHTS: SHEEP, 110-130 pounds; SWINE, 220-260 pounds; BEEF, 1,000-1,250 pounds, GOATS, 70 pounds. Underweight animals will not be sold; overweight will revert to the maximum allowed. Limit of 2 animals, same species, per exhibitor at weigh-in.

3. Animals consigned to the sale must have an official ear tag.

4. All beef and sheep consigned to the sale will be given a 3 percent shrink. Sheep must be slick sheared no more than 10 days before the fair.

5. Beef must grade select or better; sheep must grade choice, and swine must grade 3 or better. Animals receiving white ribbons will not be eligible to sell.

6. Beef animals must have been owned five months prior to the sale; sheep and swine three months before the sale, death excepted. The replacement is subject to the approval from the appropriate superintendent. Exhibitors must present proof of ownership. Brand inspection slips are required on all beef animals.

7. Exhibitors are limited to one animal consigned to the sale.

8. Animals must be properly trained and fitted by the exhibitor for showing either in the ring or in the sale. No tranquilizing of animals. If an animal appears suspicious, the veterinarian will perform

a blood test. Tranquilized animals will be removed from the fairgrounds and not sold in the market animal sale.

9. A Champion and Reserve Champion of Beef, Sheep and Swine will be selected for both 4-H and FFA, with an overall champion being selected in each species with both 4-H and FFA competition. The Champions and Reserve Champions must be sold in the sale.

10. Records on all animals must be up to date and available, if requested.

11. If a 4-H or FFA exhibitor has sold a market animal in any fair’s market animal sale other than the Payette County Fair within 2011, he/she may not participate in the 2011Payette County Market Animal Sale.

12. The Mobile Trailer Office will be open during and after the sale to receive payments for animals purchased. Buyers who wish to make special arrangements for paying should contact the Fair Secretary.

13. All 4-H and FFA exhibitors are responsible for their animals until they are loaded on the trucks.

14. Exhibitors are to show their own animals through the sale ring unless excused by their leader/instructor. 4-H and FFA members must be present to get animals in line for the sale and to sell in the auction. Livestock superintendents are not responsible to find youth to line up their animals or get animals ready for the sale.

15. In 4-H/FFA Quality, and Fitting & Showing, a parent or non-fair participant may give advice and direction, but cannot do the work of the clipping, washing, fitting, barn care, etc. 4-H/FFA members will be moved down in the corresponding class placing (i.e. from blue to red, red to white), if parent(s) or others are found doing the work of fitting the animal while at the fair. This rule will be enforced by the appropriate superintendent.

16. Loss of animal – Any 4-H/FFA exhibitor whose animal dies within the time limit, which is after Friday night sale through delivery to the slaughter house, will be reimbursed the base price for that animal as listed on the sale sheet. The death of the animal must be verified by the fair veterinarian. Coverage limited to amount in sale reserve fund and number of animals involved.

17. NO SHOW – Should a 4-H/FFA exhibitor not go through the sale ring in the proper order as listed on the sale sheet, said exhibitor cannot go through the ring later, and forfeits his/her sale money.

18. Removal of animals – Market animals may not be removed until after 6:00 a.m.Sunday.

19. 4-H/FFA members who have one species they bring to fair must show in both fitting and showing and quality in order to complete their project. Members with two species must make prior arrangements with superintendents in order to substitute an exhibitor.

20. A $50 fine per stall/pen for large animals and $20 for small animals will be assessed to an exhibitor if their stall/pen is not cleaned by 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.

21. If a tail on any market lamb that passed the initial weigh-in is altered or tampered with in any way, between initial weigh-in and final weigh-in, the market lamb will not be permitted.

22. All market livestock must be weighed-in at an officially designated place and time. A 4-H or FFA official must be present at both spring and fair weigh-ins to have the animal tagged and weighed-in for the fair.

23. Pictures: 4H/FFA Market Livestock projects are required to have a mandatory picture taken prior to entering their species in Quality class. The Extension office and FFA Advisors will provide the photographer with a list of project members. The Extension Office will provide a file box with club/chapter folders for pictures. Photographer will provide two copies of photos to exhibitor at no charge. A small fee will be charged for additional copies. It is the hope of the 4-H/FFA advisors these photos will be used for Thank you’s for your market livestock sale buyers.

24. Auction protocol/sale fees: It is understood that when a market animal is sold that there will be various charges (I.e. beef/dairy inspection, a 1% sale fee, BBQ fee, etc.) deducted from the check. Checks will be issued for market animal when sufficient funds are collected. It is the sellers responsibility to write thank you’s to the buyers in a timely manner and cash check within 60 days.

THE SALE ORDER FOR THE 2011 MARKET ANIMAL SALE IS:

(1) Goat 2) Sheep 3) Beef (4) Swine

1. The buyer of a market animal in the 4-H/FFA Market Animal Sale will have the option to: a) Turn the animal back to the Fair Board at the stated floor price; b) Have the animal delivered to a custom meat processing plant; or c) Pick the animal up him/herself.

2. Market animals returned to the Fair Board will be a) Delivered to a pre-arranged packer at a pre-arranged floor price; or b) Sold to the public for meat.

3. Animals turned back to the Fair Board may be sold to the public prior to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, for the pre-arranged floor price. Members of the public purchasing meat in this manner who have not contributed to the sale will be assessed an additional $25 fee.

A. ALL ANIMALS AND PERTINENT HEALTH DOCUMENTS are subject to inspection by the veterinarian in attendance upon admission to, or while on, the exhibition grounds. No animal shall be admitted to or allowed to remain on the grounds that shows evidence of any infectious or contagious disease or any unsightly condition. The management reserves the right to require health inspections, diagnostic tests, treatments and/or other animal health measures or procedures which might become necessary in emergencies. COOL Country of Origin Affidavit must be on file at the Fair Office. 4-H Members must bring completed COOL-affidavit & completed health form across scale at 2

B. DAIRY AND BEEF CATTLE-All cattle must be sound, in good health and free from communicable diseases. All female cattle over 4 months of age should have a legible Brucellosis vaccination tattoo. All out of state cattle must meet Idaho import requirements.

Requirements for FFA/4-H Cow/Calf projects: The intent of this project is to promote the

development and maintenance of long-term beef breeding projects within the FFA and 4H programs of Payette. County.

1. Cow/calf pair must be owned by the exhibitor. Proof of ownership will be required; a State of Idaho brand inspection, bill of sale is not enough.

2. Cow must have proof of Brucellosis vaccination (tag and/or tattoo) and completed health documents.

3. Calf (heifer, bull or steer) to be exhibited with a cow must be at least 1 month of age and no more than 7 months of age as of August 1

4. Bull calves may be intact. They must be kept with the cow at all times.

5. If the cow is to be shown in a class without the calf (heifer, bull or steer) the calf must be kept inside the arena and to one side away from the class being judged.

6. A heifer calf may be shown in a potential breeding class, but the cow must be kept in the arena and to one side away from the class being judged.

7. In order to qualify to show at the Payette County Fair, the exhibitor must attend two of the three scheduled beef showmanship practice classes during the summer. This is to prove that the exhibitor has control of the cow/calf pair and is safe to show the pair at the fair. If there are any problems with the cow/calf pair at any one of these activities, the exhibitor will not be allowed to bring the pair to the Payette County Fair that year.

8. Final approval of the cow/calf pair for exhibit at the Payette County Fair will be given by the FFA/4-H Superintendent and Livestock Superintendent. All requirements must be met before final approval will be given.

9. Exhibitor must have the cow/calf pair in their possession, not kept by another producer. FFA/4H leaders, superintendents may visit the project at any time to aide in the determination of exhibitor/animal safety.

10. The cow/calf pair must be kept in the corner of the FFA/4H beef barn. The stall must be lined (three or four sided) with livestock panels and tied at all times for the safety of the cow/calf pair and the public.

11. There will be the addition of a cow/calf pair class to the beef breeding show schedule. Breeds should be shown separately.

C. GOATS-Must be sound, in good health and free from any communicable disease. Out of state goats must meet Idaho import requirements. No horns will be permitted on goats. Scrapie ID must be present on all does & doelings. Requirements for Goat pairs: Offspring to be exhibited with doe must be at least 1 month of age and not more than 7 months of age as of Aug. 1

D. SHEEP-Must be sound, in good health and free from communicable diseases. It is suggested that sheep be current on vaccinations for Enterotoxemia and Tetanus. Scrapie tags must be present on market & breeding ewes. Requirements for Lamb pair projects: Offspring to be exhibited with ewe must be at least 1 month of age and not more than 7 months of age as of Aug. 1

E. SWINE-Must be sound, in good health and free from any communicable disease. All swine entering the

fair must be accompanied by a health form showing record of vaccination, including Erysipelas (using a killed or modified live vaccine given at least 60 days prior to entering.) All 4-H and FFA entrants must have the "Health Statement Form" signed by a club leader. All out of state swine must meet Idaho Bangs and Pseudorabies interstate shipment requirements. No Intact Males.

F. POULTRY, PIGEONS AND DOVES-Must be sound, in good health and free from communicable disease. They must be free from lice and mites. Out of state poultry must meet Idaho import requirements.

G. RABBITS AND CAVIES-Must be sound, in good health and free from communicable diseases.

H. HORSES-All horses must be sound, in good health and free from communicable disease. Horses under 3 years, are encouraged to be Strangles and West Nile vaccinated and for Encephalitis, Tetanus, Influenza and Rhino at least 2 months prior to entering. Out of state horses must have Coggins test to comply with Idaho state code. No Intact Males.

I. DOGS-All dogs must be sound, in good health and free from communicable diseases. Dogs are required to be current on all vaccinations and must have current rabies tag. All proof of shots to be turned in on July 15th, 2011 with entries.

J. LLAMA- must be sound, in good health, and free of communicable diseases. Curved/twisted toenails are not acceptable. No Intact Males.

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.

All FFA entries for exhibit must be approved by their advisor. Entry forms must be signed by FFA advisor for project to be eligible to exhibit, or sell in market sale. Entry forms are available from your FFA advisor.

1. Exhibitors must be active members of a Payette County FFA Chapter. New fall students may exhibit.

2. Any FFA member who in any way acts in such a manner as to be a discredit to his organization will forfeit all premiums and prizes.

3. Entries not in the premium book may be accepted at the discretion of the Superintendent.

4. LIVESTOCK:

a. FFA members who have one species they bring to fair must fit and show their own animal in both fitting

and showing and quality in order to complete their project. Members with two species must make prior arrangements with superintendents in order to substitute an exhibitor.

b. Exhibits must be owned by the FFA member, or must be one in which he/she is financially involved.

c. Exhibitor must abide by rules and regulations of open class livestock.

d. Exhibitors must follow health requirements.

e. Exhibitors must present proof of ownership and/or brand inspection slips at weigh-in time, Tuesday, 6 p.m.

f. A $50 fine per stall/pen for large animals and $20 for small animals will be assessed to an exhibitor if their stall/pen is not cleaned by 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.

g. Each child (4-H & FFA) who qualify, may show in one Round Robin Contest at the Payette County Fair. If they qualify in more than one species, they must choose Large or Small Animal and 4-H or FFA group. The competitor must use the same animal in the round robin competition that was used in the qualifying fitting and showing contest. This rule can only be waived at the discretion of the overall 4-H or FFA livestock Superintendent.

h. In FFA Quality, and Fitting & Showing, a parent or non-fair participant may give advice and direction, but cannot do the work of the clipping, washing, fitting, barn care, etc. FFA members will be moved down in the corresponding class placing (i.e. from blue to red, red to white), if parent(s) or others are found doing the work of fitting the animal while at the fair. This rule will be enforced by the appropriate superintendent.

i. All Beef animals are subject to "no fit" show. Exhibitors are allowed to wash/dry/comb their animals only. No Hoof, Body Polish, or Paint is allowed. This applies to Type and Fit & Show classes. 1st Violation results in rewash. 2nd violation - no show and animal will be removed from fairgrounds.

5. CROPS:

a. Exhibitor is limited to one entry in each premium number of crops. Entries are made in the Open Class Division.

b. Entry must have been produced on the family farm.

6. AWARDS:

a. Ribbons will be awarded as determined by the judge(s).

b. Cash premiums will be 1st-$3.00, 2nd-$2.00, 3rd-$1.00, except in the Crops Division.

c. Cash premiums will be made as listed if adequate funds are available, otherwise they will be prorated in proportion to funds available.

d. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded only if there are at least two animals and two exhibitors in competition. Exhibitor may win one Grand or one Reserve Grand, not both.

e. All breed awards and other special awards will be presented during the Saturday awards program.

f. Each award winner may be required to present his/her animal before the 4-H & FFA judging groups, as well as to parents and award representatives at the time of presentation.

A - DAIRY

Superintendent, Nate Lowe, Payette

Class I - Holstein

Class II - Jersey

Class III - Guernsey

Class IV - Ayrshire

Class V - Brown Swiss

Class VI - Milking Shorthorn Premium No.

l. Cows, over 2 years and under 5 years

2. Cows, 5 years & older

3. Heifers, 6 months to 1 year

4. Heifers, over 1 year and under 2 years

5. Best 3 females, any age

6. Offspring of Dams, 2 animals, any age

B - BEEF

Superintendent, Troy Wright. Fruitland

Class I - Hereford

Class II - Aberdeen Angus

Class III - Shorthorn

Class IV - Any other recognized breed

Premium No.

l. Breeding cow, over 2 years of age

2. Heifer, over one year of age

3. Heifer, under one year and over 6 months

4. Best 3 females

5. Produce of Dam, 2 females, any age

Class V - Fat Steers

Premium No.

1. Fat Steers, under 1,150 lbs.

2. Fat Steers, over 1,150 lb.

3. Feeder Steers, 1,000 lbs. & under

C - SWINE

Superintendent, Mike Tesnohlidek, Fruitland

Classes: (any recognized breed or crossbreed)

1. Aged sow, over 1 year

2. Fall Gilts, Aug – Dec. of previous year

3. Spring Gilts, Jan - May

4. Sow and Litter, 6 or more pigs

5. Produce of Dam, 3 Gilts, any age, over 4 months

Class VII - Market Hogs

1. Market Hog, classes divided as to weight.

2. Market Hog, pen of two

3. Pen of two feeders

D - SHEEP

Superintendent, Tyler Smith, Payette

Classes: (any recognized breed or crossbreed)

1. Ewes, over 2 years

2. Ewes, over 1 year and under 2 years

3. Ewes, under 1 year

4. Best three females, any age

5. Produce of rams, at least two females

Class IV - Market Lambs

l. Fat lambs - Market

2. Pen of two

E - HORSE

Superintendent, Kevin Barker, New Plymouth

Class I - Reining

Class II - Fitting and Showing

F – CROPS (Enter in Open Division)

G - MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS (Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, Dog, Goats-Refer to Goat Barn rules in the 4-H Section of the Premium Book.) Exhibitor check with FFA leader for instructions.

All 4-H and FFA activities and events will adhere to the appropriate Code of Conduct and the University of Idaho 4-H program policies and procedures (document #91605). As an educational program, the vision of Idaho 4-H is: 4-H …A leader in developing Idaho’s youth to become responsible, productive citizens, meeting the changing needs of a diverse society, the mission of 4-H is: 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

An exhibitor who violates any rules in any department will forfeit all privileges and premiums. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, superintendents, or other officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation, and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct towards them.

4-H and FFA Program participants are expected to:

Conduct themselves in a courteous, respectful manner

Provide positive role models for other youth.

Exhibit good sportsmanship.

Respect, adhere to, and enforce the Idaho 4-H and FFA rules, policies, and guidelines.

Volunteers, 4-H and FFA parents are expected to:

Work with youth, families, volunteers, Extension personnel, an the public in a cooperative, courteous, respectful manner demonstrating good sportsmanship and behaviors appropriate for a positive role model for all youth.

Accept supervision from Extension personnel and cooperate with other volunteers.

Encourage good sportsmanship and participation.

Uphold every individual’s right to dignity, self-expression and individual development.

Refrain from verbal or physical abuse of others and report such abuse if observed.

Respect, adhere to, and enforce the rules, policies, and guidelines established for the 4-H and FFA Youth Development programs.

Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages or using a controlled substance at events and activities. Being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while in the presence of 4-H/FFA members at or during 4-H/FFA

programs or activities is grounds for termination or expulsion from the fair grounds.

Inform Extension personnel/FFA Advisors of any incidents that may violate 4-H/FFA policies.

Treat animals humanely and encourage youth and adults to provide appropriate and ethical animal care.

Apply with all applicable laws of the city, county, and state of residence and/or location of 4-H/FFA activity.

Communicate all exhibitor policy and rules, concerns or issues first to the appropriate Payette County Fair Grievance Committee (Division Superintendent/4-H Program Coordinator or FFA Advisor) to resolve issue.

Follow and consider 4-H and FFA Code of Conduct in addressing all concerns.

Idaho 4-H Policies and Procedures Handbook

4-H age is the age of the individual on January 1 of the current 4-H year.

Clover buds is a non-competitive educational program for younger youth.

Traditional members (Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors) are eligible to participate in all programs offered through 4-H including competitive activities/events.

Youth must be at least 8 years of age to participate in the traditional 4-H program.

Individuals over 18 years of age are eligible to participate in 4-H, provided they are still enrolled in high school.

4-H membership is open to all eligible youth. However, the maximum number of club members and type of projects offered will be established by individual club leaders.

Marriage and/or parenthood shall not disqualify individuals from 4-H membership and participation, provided other requirements are met.

In recognition of the educational and developmental needs of youth, members will be grouped for program management purposes (based on age as of Jan. 1) as follows:

Cloverbuds 5 through 7

Novice 8-9 yrs. old with no previous showing experience

Junior 8 through 11 years old

Intermediate 12 through 14 years old

Senior 15 through 18 years old or still in high school

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Entries are limited to projects carried by members enrolled in Payette County 4-H Clubs.

2. Exhibits shall meet requirements as designated by the State 4-H Leaders.

3. Ribbons and/or cash will be awarded in classes listed, provided adequate money is available, otherwise money will be pro-rated.

4. All 4-H projects must be accompanied by an up-to-date record book. If the record book is not turned in, the project is considered incomplete. Books are due July 25 to the Payette County Fair 4-H Building.

5. Grievance Procedure. This procedure provides an avenue of action for individuals feeling that a complaint requires further examination. The complaint will be brought before an Executive Committee (Ex. Board member, Livestock Supt., Division Supervisor and Extension Educator) for immediate action. If FFA, Advisor is involved.

4-H HOME ECONOMICS PROJECTS

Tuesday Aug.09 from 6 pm - 9pm & Wed Aug 10 from 8 am to 11 am-enter 4H projects in 4-H building.

Wed. Aug 10 from 12 pm to 5 pm - building closed for Judging.

Sunday, Aug. 14, 4-H Building Check out 4-H projects.

IDAHO 4-H WOOL SCHOLARSHIP

4-H’ers, 14-19 yrs., enrolled in Clothing projects who meet requirements may participate at the district level for a $200 college scholarship.

CLOVERBUDS PROJECTS

Youth under 8 years old by Jan. 1 of current year may exhibit their work at the fair. Projects are "For Display Only". Each Clover bud will receive a participation ribbon. This is strictly non-competitive, educational program. No premium monies.

Premiums: 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00

1. All 4-H project animals must be stalled in the designated 4-H area during the fair. On breed show day, 4-H animals involved may be stalled with open class herd for showing, but returned to 4-H area after showing is completed.

2. Livestock, small animals and horses must be on the grounds by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9. All livestock may leave grounds after 6:00 a.m. Sunday Aug. 14.

3. 4-H members who have one species they bring to fair must fit and show their own animal in both fitting and showing and quality in order to complete their project. Members with two species must make prior arrangements with superintendents in order to substitute an exhibitor.

4. Fair is the showcase of the skills and responsibility the 4-Her has developed in working their project. If your child is capable of grooming and caring for their animal stand aside, supervise and suggest. If more experience (or physically stronger) assistance is required for certain tasks, try to get another 4-Her or sibling involved. If necessary, you may briefly assist and demonstrate for your child. This should be considered a teaching/learning interaction. The 4-H child shall be present and involved whenever another older child or adult/parent is facilitating with animal care and handling. 4-H members will be moved down in the corresponding class placing (i.e. from blue to red, red to white), if parent(s) or others are found doing the work of fitting the animal while at the fair. This rule will be enforced by the appropriate superintendent.

5. All Beef animals are subject to "no fit" show. Exhibitors are allowed to wash/dry/comb their animals only. No Hoof, Body Polish, or Paint is allowed. This applies to Type and Fit & Show classes. 1st Violation results in rewash. 2nd violation - no show and animal will be removed from fairgrounds.

6. Each child (4-H & FFA) who qualify, may show in one Round Robin Contest at the Payette County Fair. If they qualify in more than one species, they must choose Large or Small Animal and 4-H or FFA group. Member must use the same animal used in Fitting and Showing in the Round Robin Competition. Substitution of animal is up to the discretion of the Superintendent with safety being the utmost concern.

7. Exhibitor may win one Grand or one Reserve Grand award, but not both.

8. Each 4-H member’s record book should have a statement of project ownership or share-agreement signed by a parent or guardian where needed. The registration slip should be in the member’s name. Portfolio/Record Books are due to the PCF 4H building by Monday July 25.

9. Exhibitors must show proof of ownership and/or a brand inspection at the official weigh-in on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Without proof of ownership, the animals cannot be sold at the market animal sale.

10. Extra Animal Protocol - 4-H/FFA member may weigh in two animals of the same species at the initial weigh-in, OR each 4-H/FFA member may weigh in and tag one animal, and weigh in and tag another animal of the same species as a "family animal. This extra animal may be used by a family member (either for 4-H or FFA) for exhibit at the Payette County Fair, but must be declared by only one family member. Each market animal will be weight in at the official scale for 4-H or FFA. Once the animal has been weighed, there will be no re-weighs allowed.

11. A $50 fine per stall/pen for large animals and $20 for small animals will be assessed to an exhibitor if their stall/pen is not cleaned by 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.

12. All market lambs are required to have a dock length of .7 inches (minimum) or longer as measured by the "De Tail" device at the initial weigh in to be eligible for the market show, effective 2010 fair season and beyond. There will be three (3) people present at the initial and final weigh-ins to help with the tail length determinations. If a tail on any market lamb that passed the initial weigh-in is altered or tampered with in any way, between initial weigh-in and final weigh-in, the market lamb will not be permitted to show or sell at the Payette County Fair.

13. Dress Code for show and sale ring: Acceptable attire for the show/sale ring will be a collared, button-up or polo, sleeved and tucked in shirt; blue or black jeans with belt, or long skirt; and closed-toe shoes. No baseball caps, sleeveless shirts, or open toed shoes allowed. Clothes should be neat, clean and presentable. Preferred attire for fitting and showing: white, sleeved shirts; black jeans or pants; belt and closed toed shoes or boots. Superintendents will have the authority to pull out of line an exhibitor who is not in proper attire, and they will not be allowed to show or sell their animal. Dairy guidelines: Collared, sleeved white shirt with white pants or long white skirt and close toed shoes.

Care of livestock animals will be consistent with production practices and accepted standards. Exhibitors are

encouraged to follow the guidelines listed below. REMEMBER that you are proud to show your animal at its best. Please show our fairgoers that all of our exhibits are purple ribbon winners.

1. Stalls and pens should have sawdust or straw for bedding. Bedding should be kept clean and dry at all times. All stalls and pens should be kept in sanitary condition. All livestock pens should be cleaned by 8:00 a.m. each morning and by 6:00 p.m. each evening by the exhibitor.

2. Exhibitor cards identifying projects are available in the Fair Office. Decorations are acceptable and encouraged.

3. General Herdsman ship Guides:

BEEF & DAIRY: Straw or sawdust should be used to bed all beef and dairy animals. Bedding should be kept fresh; wet straw and manure should be promptly removed. Water should not be placed in the stall areas. Water troughs are available outside the barns. Feed troughs should be removed when animals are done feeding. Animals should be kept clean and groomed while on display at the Fair. Grooming and washing should be done in the designated washing and grooming areas outside the exhibit barns.

SWINE: Keep all wet areas cleaned in the pen. Large feed troughs, fence feeders and water barrels are prohibited. Pigs can be fed and watered in shallow feed pans. Remove all feed and water when animals have finished feeding. Do not leave water with pigs; they’ll only spill it and make a mess. Wash racks are available for washing animals. Oils and powders are prohibited; trimming of tails and ears is unnecessary for most feeder and market hogs. Depending upon the type of animal, trimming it may be beneficial for breeding stock.

SHEEP AND GOATS: Pens should be kept free of all manure. Blankets are recommended for ease of keeping lambs clean. Feeds should be in pans or feeders.

RABBITS AND POULTRY: Provide ample fresh water and feed in sturdy pans. In extremely hot weather, keep cage shaded. Keep locks on pens for security. Check pens regularly.

4-H Livestock Superintendent, Les Stevens, Payette

A - DAIRY

Superintendent, Gayle VanWeerdhuizen, Fruitland

(See Health Requirements)

CLASS I - Guernsey’s CLASS II - Holsteins CLASS III - Jerseys

CLASS IV - Milking Shorthorns

CLASS V - Ayrshires

CLASS VI - Brown Swiss

Each recognized breed will show separately in Quality.

Premium No.

1. Heifer, Junior Calf - born on or after March 1, 2011

2. Heifer, Intermediate Calf - born after Nov. 30, 2010 and before March 1, 2011.

3. Heifer, Senior Calf - born after Aug. 31, 2010 and before Dec. 1, 2010

4. Heifer, Summer Yearling - born after May 31, 2010 and before Sept. l, 2010.

5. Heifer, Junior Yearling - born after Feb. 28, 2010 and before June 1, 2010.

6. Heifer, Winter Yearling - born after Nov. 30, 2009 and before March 1, 2010.

7. Heifer, Senior Yearling - born after Aug. 31, 2009 and before Dec. 1, 2009. Not in milk (Senior Yearlings that have freshened, show in 2-year-old class).

8. Cows (2 and 3 years old) - born between Aug. 31, 2008 and before Sept. l, 2009.

9. Cows (over 3 years of age) - born before Sept. 1, 2008.

10. Dry Cow

11. Dam/Daughter

12. Cow/calf project

DAIRY FEEDER STEERS

Rules:

1. Only dairy feeder steers will show.

2. Steers will be shown as a separate class and be graded separate.

3. Any dairy crossed with a beef animal will show in beef classes.

4. Animals who would grade compete with market beef.

Classes:

1. Dairy steers, from 500 lbs. to under 700 lbs.

2. Dairy steers, from 700 lbs. to under 1,050 lbs.

3, Market steers, over 1,050 lbs.

B - BEEF CATTLE

Superintendent, John Verbance, New Plymouth

CLASS I - Aberdeen Angus CLASS II - Herefords CLASS III - Shorthorn

CLASS IV - Charolais CLASS V - Crossbreed

Breeding Classes:

l. Junior calves, born after Jan. 1, 2011

2. Senior calves, July 1 to Dec. 31, 2010

3. Junior Yearling, Jan. 1 to June 30, 2010

4. Senior Yearling, July 1 to Dec. 31, 2009 (not in milk)

5. Two-year olds, born Jan. l, 2009 to June 30, 2009

6. Three year-olds

7. Four Years and Older

Market Classes:

l. Market steer or heifer, under 1,000 lbs.

2. Market steer or heifer, over 1,000 lbs.

3. Feeder steer, under 700 lbs.

4. Feeder steer, over 700 lbs.

C - SHEEP

Superintendent, Katrina Johnston, New Plymouth

Breeding Classes: (any recognized breed or crossbreed)

1. Ewes, over 2 years

2. Ewes over 1 year and under 2 years

3. Ewes, under 1 year

4. Best three females, any age (owned by same exhibitor)

5. Produce of rams, at least two females

6. Supreme Ewe Class

Class IV - Market Classes

l. Fat lambs - Market.

2. Pen of two (owned by same exhibitor)

D - SWINE

Superintendent, Jim Flannery, Fruitland

Breeding Classes: (any recognized breed or crossbreed)

1. Gilt, under six months

2. Gilt, six months and under one year

3. Sow, one year and over

Grand Champion Sow

Reserve Champion Sow

Grand Champion Gilt

Reserve Champion Gilt

Market Classes:

Classes will be broken down by weight according to number of animals in classes.

1. Market Hog

2. Feeder Pig

3. Weaner Pig

Grand Champion, individual

E - RABBIT/CAVY

Superintendent, Martha Schwartz, Nu Acres

Rules:

1. Rabbits must be shown in the name of the owner and must have been owned at least 60 days prior to entry.

2. Entries must be checked in by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9.

3. Judging will be Thursday, Aug. 11.

(See fair schedule).

4, Complete rules will be announced to club members prior to the fair.

Rabbit Quality Classes:

1. Juniors: Under 6 months of age

2. Intermediate: 6 months & under 8 months of age

3. Senior: 8 months of age and older

4. Does & Bucks

5. Pen of three fryers, 4 to 5 lbs. each

6. Champion Doe

7. Champion Buck

8. Best of Show

Rabbit Fitting & Showing Classes:

l. Novice: 8-9 years old. Never shown before

2. Junior: 9-10-11 years old.

3. Intermediate: 12-14 years of age

4. Senior: 15-18 years of age

5. Champion and Reserve Champion Fitting and Showing

F - POULTRY/PIGEON

Superintendent, Marilyn O’Leary, Classes:

1. Cockerel, one, any age.

2. Fryers, pen of 2, either sex.

3. Pullet

4. Hen

5. Ducks, one drake and one hen. If you bring a duck or "other fowl" project to the fair, you MUST furnish your own crate for fair exhibit.

6. Pigeons - same.

7. Clover Bud Chicken Show Rules - Bantam Breeds are preferred, Standard Breeds will be accepted as long as child is able to handle bird properly. Entry forms are required to show at fair. No Pigeons or doves will be allowed. No game birds will be allowed. Clover bud birds are to be exhibited on day of show only. Exhibitor must supply own pen, feed and water containers. These rules are for the safety and encouragement of our clover bud members so they may have an enjoyable experience while exhibiting their project. The goal is to make this experience satisfying and rewarding for all participants.

Poultry projects must be accompanied by record book. Provide your own lock on pen.

4-H Market Broilers (Poultry) Project:

1. Member may tag 12 broilers. Tag date will be July 2 or 9, 2011. Broilers should be 2-5 weeks of age at tag in date. Receipt/s with date of purchase must be presented at tag in time. If broilers are homegrown, then exhibitor will be required to sign an affidavit stating age of broilers. A livability and meat production record sheet will be given at the spring market livestock clinic or weigh-in and must be included with record book for project completion.

2. Member may select 3 broilers from tagged animals for exhibit and sale. Only 1 pen of 3 broilers may be exhibited or sold at Fair. Broilers that are chosen for exhibit must meet a minimum weight of 4 lbs for each broiler. No pen averages will be allowed. Weigh in will take place at the Payette County Fair on Tuesday August 9

3. Sale will be a silent Auction, with pen of 3 being sold to highest bidder. Bids will be price per lb of live weight for the entire pen of Broilers. If buyers wish they may form a buyers’ pool to purchase pen of

3 broilers. Primary buyer will be responsible for collecting monies from his/her pool buyers. Processed broilers will be delivered to primary buyers location (20 mile delivery limit) by Seller or poultry superintendent.

4. Floor price for broilers will be current local market prices. Buyer will then bid at or above floor price. Highest bidder will be declared winner of auction. Auction will end Saturday, Aug. 13

5. Transaction of the sale will be between the Seller and the Buyer. Payment must be completed to seller at the end of the silent auction or at time of delivery. If buyer defaults/or declines bid, then Seller has option to offer pen of 3 broilers to runner up bidder or to not sale the pen.

6. Poultry Superintendent will transport broilers to Homegrown Poultry for processing after buyer has completed payment to Seller. Date of processing is still to be determined.

7. Seller or superintendent will pick up processed broilers from Homegrown Poultry and deliver finished product to Buyer (20 mile delivery limit) with an appropriate Thank you. Thank you’s will be written/made on Saturday Aug. 13

G - GOAT

Superintendent, Naomi Counides, Payette

Check in with Barn Supervisor Tuesday and get stall cards and post them on your pen(s).

All Goats in the Payette County Fair 4-H & FFA Market Animal sale will meet the following criterion:

No Horns on Goats No goats with horns will be allowed on the fairgrounds. ALL Goats must be polled or properly and smoothly disbudded (as determined by Goat Barn Supt.)

1. All Goats will be Wethers only

2. The Goats will be of a recognized Meat Breed or a crossbreed with Mea Breed ancestry of 50% or more.

3. The Goats will have weighed in at the Spring Fair Goat weigh-in date with a maximum weight of 50# and 52 # at the scheduled weigh-ins the following Friday at the fairgrounds.

4. The Goats will have weighed in at the opening of the Payette County Fair with a minimum weight of 70# & "blue sky" money be paid up to 80#. Any weight over will be paid floor price only.

5. The Goats will have been shown in the Market Wether Meat Goat Class at the Payette County Fair.

6. Must be in sound good health and free of any communicable disease. Out of state goats must meet Idaho import requirements. Any Goat which does not meet this criteria will not be presented in the 4-H & FFA Market Animal Sale.

7. Supervised Milk Out will be 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 11 in the goat barn. Superintendent will be present. If you do not milk out at this time the superintendent will be available from 10 a.m. to noon, Fri. Aug. 12. ALL SENIOR DAIRY DOES must milk out and be checked or they will not be allowed to enter the show ring.

8. Pet Wether Class is restricted to MINI BREEDS ONLY. All miniature breed wethers and any miniature doe 2 years or older, never kidded are in the pet wether class.

9. Division Information and substitute showman policy will be available in the County Extension office prior to fair and posted in the goat barn at fair. Sign up for your divisions in the Goat Barn at Check-in. Written

notice of Substitute showman must be turned into the Superintendent by 3:00 pm Thursday prior to show.

10. Clover bud show Goats must be a recognized miniature breed does or wethers. The recognized miniature goat breeds are Nigerian, Pygmy and Miniature Dairy Goats. Meat goats (Boers, Kiko Spanish e.g.) are not miniature breeds and cannot be brought to the Clover bud Show. All Clover bud show goats must be cleanly and smoothly disbudded or polled. No horns or scurs. All goats will be examined prior to judging. Goats that do not conform to the rules above will be excused from the ring. Clean goats with trimmed hooves look better in the ring. Clover bud show is at 12:00 PM Friday.

H. Llama

Superintendent, Rebekah Smith, Payette

All llamas are expected to be fully groomed for the fitting and showing class. Shearing is strongly encouraged for long- wooled individuals. Llamas participating the Trail class must be 6 months of age or older. Llamas 6 to 18 months will wear a training saddle only, and llamas older than 18 months will wear a 20 pound pack saddle.

I - HORSES

Superintendent, Wendy Everson, New Plymouth

Awards and Trophies-Payette County Horses Leaders

For rules and regulations of the 4-H Horse Projects, entrants should refer to the 4-H Horse Project and Rule Book, copies of which are distributed through the 4-H Horse clubs and/or the County Extension office in Payette.

NO TEMPORARY/DAILY RELEASES PERMITTED.

A permanent medical release means that if a horse is ill or lame, the fair veterinarian will release the horse from the fair. Once the horse is released from the grounds, it will not be allowed to re-enter the Payette County Fairgrounds for the remainder of the fair.

Fitting & Showing

Awards will be based on 1st, $3.00; 2nd, $2 00; and 3rd, $1.00, provided there are at least two entries in each class. The contest will be in four groups:

NOVICE - 8 & 9 years old, no previous showing experience

JUNIOR - 9-11 years old

INTERMEDIATE - 12-14 years old

SENIOR – 15-18 years

Ages taken as of Jan, l. Classes with excess of 12 to 15 entries may be divided by decision of the Horse Superintendent.

J-DOG

Superintendent, Lesli Smith, Fruitland

General Comments:

1. Exhibitors will keep their dogs under control at all times. OWNER ASSUMES FULL LIABLITY FOR ANY ACTION OF THEIR DOG(S). The judge will remove from competition any dog that cannot be controlled by its handler. Any handler who interferes willfully with another competitor or dog; and/or any handler who abuses his/her dog will be removed. Exclusion or expulsion is at the discretion of the judge, Dog Supervisor or their designated person. If a dog or handler is expelled or excused by a judge, the reason shall be stated in the judge’s report. ALL DECISIONS OF THE JUDGE ARE FINAL. All dog entries are due in the Payette County Extension Office by July 25, by 4:00 pm. No late or incomplete entries will be allowed to show.

2. All exhibitors must provide proof of current Distemper and Parvo vaccinations along with Rabies Certificate to the Payette County Extension Office by July 24, 2011, with entries. If you give your own vaccinations (excluding rabies) then you must provide the label from the bottle with the date vaccine was given.

3. No bitches in season allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS. The judge will remove from competition any dog that cannot be controlled by its handler.

4. All exhibitors must show in a showmanship class in order to compete in the obedience class.

5. If there are not more than four FFA members entered there will not be divided classes. The FFA members will show with the 4-H.

Rules & Regulations:

1. All dogs will be brought in and taken home the day of the show.

2. All exhibitors’ dogs must comply with the health requirements.

3. Exhibitors are not permitted to show two dogs in one class.

4. Dogs are to be crated or leashed at all times, and be kept in exhibit area.

5. NO DOG IS TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED!

6. All youth must exhibit dog in fitting & showing. Obedience is optional (mandatory if you went through the Scotch Pines Obedience Training).

7. Champion and Reserve Champion showmanship winners will be eligible to compete in the Small Animal Round Robin. Anyone previously winning a Small Animal Round Robin in a different species must choose which species to go on with.

8. All general and livestock rules apply to this department.

9. Winner of Champion Showman or High in trial does not constitute automatic winner of High Combined.

10. Any dog relieving themselves in the obedience ring will automatically be disqualified. Handler will still be able to complete all exercises.

11. Clover buds must fill out a fair entry form, Including vaccination records. Entry must include a picture of Clover bud dog they will be showing. NO ENTRY-NO SHOW. If dog does not match picture at fair Clover bud will NOT be able to participate Clover bud MUST be able to control said dog at all times. Dogs must be smaller that the children showing them. These rules are for the safety of our 4-H Clover buds.

Showmanship Classes:

Showmanship will be judged based on the criteria as outlined on page 16 in the Canine Connections Dog 2 Book. In summary, the exhibitor will be judged on the ability of the member to handle his/her dog skillfully and to control the dog at all times while in the show ring. General health, cleanliness and grooming of the dog will be judged. Exhibitor’s knowledge of basic dog anatomy, health and care will be judged. Dogs must be shown in proper handling

equipment; show collars and show leads. Members should be dressed appropriately for showmanship and be neat and clean. No open toe shoes.

To comply with Idaho 4-H Policies and Procedures recommended classes will be:

1. Senior – 4-H member 15-18 years as of January 1st of the current fair year.

2. Intermediate – 4-H member 12-14 years as of January 1st of the current fair year.

3. Junior – 4-H member 8-11 years as of January 1st of the current fair year.

4. Novice – 4-H member 8-11 years as of January 1st of the current fair year, with no previous show ring experience with any species.

5. Clover bud – 4-H members 5-7 years as of Jan. 1 for the current fair year. Participation only!

Note: Classes can be divided at the discretion of the Dog Superintendent.

Obedience Classes:

Obedience will be judged based on the criteria as outlined on pages 6-16 in the Dog Helper’s Guide Book. In summary, obedience will be judged on the ability of the exhibitor to have their dog perform a series of exercises of each class as described in the above book. The judge will award points based on the exhibitor’s ability to complete each exercise. All obedience dogs must wear a properly fitted collar or training collar, being defined as either a flat collar or a slip collar of either chain or fabric lead.

To comply with Idaho 4-H Policies and Procedures recommended classes will be:

1. Sub-Novice – Heel on lead; right, left and about turns; automatic sits; figure eight; stand for examination; recall, long sit (1 minute), long down (3 minutes) and grooming of dog and handler.

2. Novice – Heel on and off lead; right, left, and about turns; automatic sits, figure eight; stand for exanimation; recall, long sit (1 minute), long down (3 minutes).

3. Graduate Novice – Heel on and off lead; right, left and about turns; automatic sits; figure eight off lead; stand for exanimation off lead; drop on recall; long sit (3 minutes with handler out of sight), long down (5 minutes with handler out of sight).

4. Open – Heel off lead; right, left, and about turns; automatic sits; figure eight off lead; drop on recall; retrieve on flat; retrieve over high jump; broad jump; long sit (3 minutes with handler out of sight), long down (5 minutes with handler out of sight).

5. Utility – Signal exercises; scent discrimination (article 1 and 2); directed retrieve; directed jump; moving and stand for examination.

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K - OPEN/4-H STYLE REVIEW

Chairman, Jody Talley

Fashion Show – Saturday Aug 13 @ 4:30 pm

1. All general 4-H rules apply.

2. 4-Hers who complete a clothing, knitting, crocheting project (Looking Your Best and/or The Total Look project) may participate in the Fashion Review.

3. 4-Hers may model one outfit in each clothing project area (i.e. Ready, Set, Sew, etc.) Outfits must be returned to the 4-H Building after the style show for display.

4. Open Class Exhibits (Section D) are also welcome to model outfits/sewing entries. Entries must be returned to the Open Class exhibit hall after the style show for display.

5. Completed Fashion Revue description and entry forms will be available at registration on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 6 - 9 pm, and on Wednesday, August 10th, from 9-11 am in the 4-H Building.

6. Procedures for the Fashion Review:

FASHION REVIEW PRACTICE - MONDAY AUGUST 8TH IN 4-H BUILDING

FASHION INTERVIEW - SEWING/GREAT SHOPPING CHALLENGE 10 AM - NOON.

MANDATORY FASHION REVIEW PRACTICE NOON - 2 PM.

a. Wednesday, August 10th, 6:30 pm check out your garments from exhibit building

b. Check in with person in charge, Jody Talley or Myrn Gosse in 4-H Building.

c. Change clothes, and check with chairman for line up order.

d. Following the Fashion Revue, you are responsible for returning your outfit to the Exhibit building.

The Great Shopping Challenge Project

Requirements;

The goal of this project is comparative shopping……

1. 5 Items must be purchased for a set price of $25.00

2. Items can be purchased at yard sales, 2

3. In lieu of doing a demonstration, the outfit must be modeled at the Style Review at the Payette County Fair.

4. Record sheet must be filled out showing the original receipts & a story telling how the outfit was put together, and name/address/club etc. This record sheet will be on display next to the displayed outfit in the 4-H building during the fair.

5. Categories will be as follows: Sportswear, casual wear, business/semi-formal and special occasion. Awards will be given in each category and each age division at the fair as well as the Best Use of the $25.00 Award. Make sure you add this project to your list of projects on your enrollment forms. Happy Spending!

Grand Champion Overall Belt Buckle: Clayton & Velma Tschirgi Memorial Award, sponsored by Tschirgi Family, Fruitland

Reserve Champion Overall:

Snake River Veterinary Center, Fruitland

4-H Grand Champion Market:

Gentry Ford Lincoln Mercury Subaru, Ontario

4-H Reserve Champion Market:

Gosse Trucking, New Plymouth/Caldwell

FFA Grand Champion Market: Williamson Roofing (Dale & Dean Williamson) New Plymouth

FFA Reserve Champion Market:

The Insurance Group, Fruitland

4-H Grand and Reserve Champion: L-3 Cattle Co. (Wrights), Fruitland

4-H Novice Showmanship: Hanigan Chevrolet, Payette

4-H Junior Showman: Malheur Federal Credit Union, Payette

4-H Intermediate Showman: Farmers Mutual Telephone Co., Fruitland

4-H Senior Showman: Key Bank of Idaho, Fruitland

FFA Grand Champion:

Malheur Federal Credit Union, Payette

FFA Reserve Champion:

Shoreline Pest Control, Fruitland

Idaho Angus Auxiliary: 1) Award for Outstanding Black Angus Market Project (4-H or FFA) is given to the highest placing Black Angus market steer. The animal must be owned by the exhibitor and the divisions of both quality and fitting & showing are considered. If no Black Angus project is entered then a crossbred animal is eligible providing it is 50 percent Black Angus (verified Black Angus sire or dam). An exhibitor may receive the Outstanding Black Angus Market Project award more than once, but not two years in a row. 2) Award for the outstanding Black Angus Breeding Project (4-H or FFA). Females and bulls are eligible. Same guidelines prevail as listed above. 3) Award ($100 cash and plaque) to the highest placing Black Angus Carcass in the state. In order to qualify, animals must be 51% black in color and have no Brahma and dairy influence. Criteria for judging will be based from Certified Angus Beef (CAB) formula.

Western States Angus Auxiliary: Provides awards, 1 each 4-H and FFA, for the outstanding Black Angus Exhibitor. Winner is selected based on the show ring placing of individual animals, showmanship placing and educational display. The following point system must be followed: Conformation point placing-Grand Champion: 40, Reserve Champion: 30, 1st place: 20, 2nd place, 15, 3rd place: 10. Showmanship: Participation: 6. Educational display promoting the Black Angus breed: 25. If steers and breeding animals are both exhibited, points may be combined to select a winner. Breeding animals must be registered with papers. For market steers, this award should go to the highest placing predominately black steer, the sire must be Angus. It must be kept in the mind the purpose of this award is the promotion of the Angus breed; therefore Angus breeding animals should take precedence over market animals.

Boise Valley Angus: Award for top placing Black Angus Carcass. Animal must be black-hided. Entries must be submitted by Fair Representatives.

Idaho Cattle Association Superior Beef Award: The ICA awards 1 FFA buckle and 1 4-H buckle for the Superior Beef Award. Award criteria: Recipient should be a well-rounded individual who exhibits the best combination of performance, sportsmanship and citizenship; not necessarily the individual with the winning steer/beef project. Recipient must be enrolled in a beef project in the year the award is presented. The Superior Beef Award should be awarded to an individual ONLY ONCE.

Top 4-H Cow & Calf Project: Gosse Trucking, New Plymouth

Intermountain Community Bank, Payette: will present $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, & $50 for 3rd for the Beef Carcass Contest.

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Overall: Zions Bank, New Plymouth

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion Overall: Prism Industrial (Rick Surmeier) Fruitland

4-H Grand Champion: Pat, Dina & Hayden Haines, New Plymouth

4-H Reserve Champion: Malheur Federal Credit Union, Payette

4-H Novice & Junior Showman: John & Sherri Stelljes, NuAcres

4-H Intermediate Showman: Prism Industrial (Rick Surmeier), Fruitland

FFA Grand champion Fitting & Showing - Williamson Roofing (Dale & Dean Williamson) New Plymouth

Grand Champion Overall Belt Buckle: Clayton & Velma Tschirgi Memorial Award sponsored by the Tschirgi Family, Fruitland

Reserve Champion Overall: Bruce & Barbara Peterson, Fruitland

4-H Grand Champion Market: Campbell Tractor, Fruitland

4-H Reserve Champion Market: Sand Hollow Country Stores/ Randy & Louisa Cone, Caldwell

FFA Grand Champion Market: Rob & Marcia Hanne, New Plymouth

FFA Reserve Champion Market: Ted & Bonnie Ney, Nu Acres

4-H Grand & Reserve Champion: Amalgamated Sugar Co., Nyssa

4-H Novice Showman: Christian Feed Mill, Payette

4-H Junior Showman: Prism Industrial (Rick Surmeier), Fruitland

4-H Intermediate Showman: Farmers Mutual Telephone Co., Fruitland

4-H Senior Showman: T & T Forest Products/Ted & Teresa Allen, New Plymouth

FFA Grand Champion: Larry & Gail Church, Fruitland

FFA Reserve Champion: Kevin & Jenna Barker, New Plymouth

4-H/FFA Outstanding Breeding Project: Jim & Cheryl Flannery, Fruitland

4-H/FFA Best Rate of Gain 1st Place: Intermountain Community Bank, Payette

4-H/FFA Best Rate of Gain 2nd Place: Larry & Susan Dahnke, Payette

Grand Champion Overall Belt Buckle: Clayton & Velma Tschirgi Memorial Award sponsored by the Tschirgi Family, Fruitland

Sash provided by Idaho Wool Growers

Reserve Champion Overall: Amerititle, Payette

Sash provided by Idaho Wool Growers

4-H Grand Champion Market: The Insurance Group, Fruitland

4-H Reserve Champion Market: Malheur Federal Credit Union, Payette

FFA Grand Champion Market: Farmers Mutual Telephone Co., Fruitland

FFA Reserve Champion Market: Shoreline Pest Control, Fruitland

4-H Grand Champion: Zions Bank, New Plymouth

4-H Reserve Champion: The Insurance Group, Fruitland

4-H Novice Showman: Campbell Tractor, Fruitland

4-H Junior Showman: Farmers Mutual Telephone Co., Fruitland

4-H Intermediate Showman: Prism Industrial (Rick Surmeier), Fruitland

4-H Senior Showman: Campbell Tractor, Fruitland

FFA Grand Champion: T & T Forest Products/Ted & Teresa Allen, New Plymouth

FFA Reserve Champion: The Insurance Group, Fruitland

4-H/FFA Over-all Supreme Ewe: Rick & Rosie Debban, Ontario

4-H/FFA Best 3 Breeding Ewes(all 3 must be owned by the same Producer): Killion Family of the Sizzler, Ontario

4-H/FFA Best Rate of Gain 1st Place: Intermountain Community Bank, Payette

4-H/FFA Best Rate of Gain 2nd Place: Olde School Community Center, Fruitland

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Standard/Mini Dairy Doe: Morrow & Fischer Attorneys At Law, Nampa

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion Standard/Mini Dairy Doe: Gentry Ford Lincoln Mercury Subaru, Ontario

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Over-all Market Wether: Dr. Doug Pesnell, Parma

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion over-all Market Wether: Prism Industrial (Rick Surmeier) Fruitland

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Meat Doe: T & T Forest Products, New Plymouth

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion Meat Doe: U.S. National Bank, Payette

4-H Grand Champion and Reserve Champion: Treasure Valley Eagle Auxiliary #3803, Payette

FFA Grand Champion: Zions Bank, New Plymouth

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4-H/FFA Grand Champion Pet Wether: Hanigan Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge, Ontario

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Pygmy Doe: Hanigan Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge, Ontario

4-H Grand Champion: Brent Huffman Agency, Ontario

4-H Reserve Champion: Morrow & Fischer Attorneys At Law, Nampa

4-H Grand Champion Overall: Bert & Suzanne Sideroff, Fruitland

4-H Reserve Champion Overall: 4-H Horse Leaders

4-H Grand and Reserve Champion in Novice, Junior I, Junior II, Intermediate I, Intermediate II and Senior: Allen & Debbie Schmid, New Plymouth

10 High Individuals in 4-H Horse Judging Contest will receive ribbons.

10 High individuals in 4-H Hippology Contest will receive ribbons.

Top Horse Judging – Four divisions: Novice, Junior, Intermediate & Senior will receive $25.00 cash awards & ribbons

FFA Grand Champion: TB Construction, Trevor & Renee Bonfiglio

FFA Reserve Champion: TB Construction, Trevor & Renee Bonfiglio

4-H/FFA Overall Grand Champion: Gentry Ford Lincoln Mercury Subaru, Ontario

4-H/FFA Overall Reserve Champion: Dunlap Hatchery, Caldwell

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Cockerel: Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, Fruitland

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion Cockerel: T & T Forest Products, New Plymouth

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Hen: Morrow & Fischer Attorneys At Law, Nampa

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion Hen: Curves for Women, Payette, Ontario, Weiser

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Broiler: Curves for Women, Payette, Ontario, Weiser

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion Broiler: T & T Forest Products, New Plymouth

4-H/FFA Grand Champion: Prism Industrial (Rick Surmeier), Fruitland

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion: Zions Bank, New Plymouth

4-H Novice Showman: Gentry Ford Lincoln Mercury, Subaru, Ontario

4-H Junior Showman: US National Bank, Payette

4-H Intermediate Showman: Gentry Ford Lincoln Mercury Subaru, Ontario

4-H Outstanding Poultry Project: Dunlap Hatchery, Caldwell

FFA Outstanding Poultry Project: Dunlap Hatchery, Caldwell

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Other Fowl Project: Jim & Martha Schwartz, Parma

4-H/FFA Grand Champion: Gentry Ford Lincoln Mercury Subaru, Ontario

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion: T & T Forest Products, New Plymouth

4-H/FFA Grand Champion: Sand Hollow Country Stores/Randy & Louisa Cone, Caldwell

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion: Hanigan Chevrolet, Payette

4-H/FFA Grand Champion Best of Show: Malheur Federal Credit Union, Payette

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion Best of Show: Farmers Mutual Telephone Co., Fruitland

4-H/FFA Grand Champion: Rick Howard, Accounting Northwest, PA, Fruitland

4-H/FFA Reserve Champion: Gentry Ford Lincoln Mercury Subaru, Ontario

4-H Novice Showman: Hanigan Chevrolet, Payette

4-H Junior Showman: Farmers Mutual Telephone Co., Fruitland

4-H Intermediate Showman: T & T Forest Products

4-H Senior Showman: Prism Industrial (Rick Surmeier), Fruitland

4-H Grand & Reserve Champion: Four Rivers Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Erin Robertson, Ontario

4-H Novice Showman: U.S. National Bank, Payette

4-H Intermediate Showman: Morrow & Fischer Attorneys At Law, Nampa

4-H Senior Showman: Key Bank of Idaho, Fruitland

OBEDIENCE

4-h Grand Champion - Morrow & Fischer Attorneys At Law, Nampa

4-H Reserve Champion: Snake River Veterinary Center, Fruitland

LLAMA

Llama Fitting & Showing

4-H Grand Champion Overall: Gentry Ford Lincoln Mercury Subaru, Ontario

4-H Reserve Champion Overall: Farmers Mutual Telephone Company, Fruitland

4-H Large Animal Grand Champion: Intermountain Community Bank, Payette

4-H Large Animal Grand Champion: DRS Investigations/Danny & Lesli Smith, Fruitland

4-H Large Animal Reserve Champion: Williamson Roofing, Dale & Dean Williamson, New Plymouth

FFA Large Animal Grand Champion: The Insurance Group, Fruitland

FFA Large Animal Grand Champion: DRS Investigations/Danny & Lesli Smith, Fruitland

FFA Large Animal Reserve Champion: Intermountain Community Bank, Payette

4-H/FFA Small Animal Grand Champion: Pioneer Enterprises, New Plymouth

4-H/FFA Small Animal Grand Champion: DRS Investigations/Danny & Lesli Smith, Fruitland

4-H/FFA Small Animal Reserve Champion: Key Bank of Idaho, Fruitland

Best 4-H record book in each division, Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior: Kent & Edith Gist, Fruitland

STYLE REVIEW "GREAT SHOPPING CHALLENGE"

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4-H & FFA HERDSMANSHIP AWARDS: Fruitland Lions Club

Daily Herdsmanship Recognition - The Payette County Fair Board sponsors 4-H club daily recognition for herdsman ship in dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goats, horses and small animal areas. Recognition is given in the form of a vinyl banner placed in the winning 4-H club area, by a fair board member, to the club who achieves the Best Herdmanship in each species daily. The banner will be moved daily from Wednesday through Saturday of the fair. The banners are to be returned to the PCF office on Sunday August 14

Herdsmanship Score Card

Cleanliness: 50 pts. Manure should be cleaned out and put in bunker before 8:30 a.m. Stalls are to be kept clean during the day. Proper care of feed & equipment.

Management: 30 pts- Includes feeding and caring for animals by members (not adults doing the work). General attractiveness of exhibit. Sportsmanship: 20 pts- This includes conduct and attitude of members and parents during the fair.

Beef:------------------Fruitland Jr. Livestock

Sheep:----------------Helping Hands 4-H Club

Swine:----------------Blue ribbon 4-H Club

Dairy:-----------------Everson Residential Design

Horse:----------------Rawhiders 4-H Club

Goat:------------------Naomi & Mark Counides

Dog------------------ Danny Smith Family

Rabbit/cavy -------- Rawhiders 4-H Club

Poultry: -------------O’Leary Farms

Sewing:-------------Verna Christensen, Parma

Cooking------------Verna Christensen, Parma( Juniors & Seniors)

All food and commercial vendor booths, 4-H clubs and FFA chapters are encouraged to decorate their stall/exhibit areas for this year’s Fair theme, "Animal Heaven in 2011". A cash prize of $25 will be awarded to the group who decorates the best!