2018 Combined Rules 4H/FFA & open class

Table of Contents

Judging…………………………………………………………………………..…………………2
General Rules…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2

~~~~~~~~~~~ Community Open Classes ~~~~~~~~~~~
Department A- Pantry………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
Department B- Needle Arts………………..……………………………………………………..11
Department C-Quilts………………………………..…………………………………………….15
Department D- Arts and Crafts………………………………………………………………………………18
Department E- Fine Art…………………………………………………………………………..21
Department F- Photography…………………………………………………………………………………..22
Department G-Community Open Flowers……….……………………………………………..22
Department H- Community Open Horticulture…………………………………………………………….25
Photography – Department I Community Open Class………………………………………….9
Rocketry – Department J Community Open Class……………………………………….……..10
Sculpture – Department K Community Open Class……………………………………………………..10
Weaving/Yarns – Department L Community Open Class…………………….……..…………10
Woodworking – Department M Community Open Class……………….…………..………….11
Horticulture/Agriculture/Floral Design – Department N Community Open Class………………11
Livestock – Department O Community Open Class……………………………………………………..22
Poultry – Department P Community Open Class…………………………………………………………23
Rabbits – Department Q Community Open Class……………………………………………………….25

~~~~~~~~~~~ 4-H/FFA Classes ~~~~~~~~~~~
General Exhibits ……………………………………………………………………..………….25
Animal and Fowl – Department R……………………………………………………..……….25
Junior Livestock Sale- Department S ………………………………………………..………..36
Herdsmanship Award – Department T………………………………………………..………..38

JUDGING: Combination of Both Danish & American Systems
DANISH AWARDS SYSTEM (Individual Merit)
Each exhibit should be individually judged and awarded a blue, red or white based on individual quality, completeness and neatness of work done. Blue ribbon projects should meet all exhibit requirements. Everyone receives a ribbon. Blue is excellent quality, Red is good quality & White is fair quality.
AMERICAN AWARDS SYSTEM (1st, 2nd & 3rd places)
The color of the ribbon does not identify the QUALITY of the exhibit; it identifies the best of the Class and Department. Although rare; white ribbon exhibits can receive 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in their Class/Department.
Best of Class: The top three blue ribbon exhibits must be placed Champion (1st), Reserve Champion (2nd) and Third Champion (3rd). (Class: i.e. Homemade Cakes, Crocheting, Leather, Watercolor)
Best of Department: The top two items of the department, (Department: i.e. Baked Goods, Clothing, Art) Grand Champion (1st) & Reserve Grand Champion (2nd)
GENERAL RULES and REGULATIONS
Rules will be strictly enforced. Disqualification from one class results in disqualification from all classes; should any of these rules be broken. Disqualification will be determined by judges, superintendents and/or the Fair Board. In the event of conflict between the general rules and the special rules governing the various departments, the special rules take precedence. The Board reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with or incidental to the Montezuma County Fair. The Board reserves the right to amend or add to these rules, as it, in its judgment, may deem advisable.
4-H OPEN CLASS CHALLENGE. 4-H members are encouraged to recruit community members to enter open class exhibits. Exhibitors must identify which club will receive their points at open class entry check in. One point per person will be designated to Club of choice. The club with the most points will receive the “Go Getter” award presented at the annual 4-H Achievement Program in October. All clubs will be recognized for their efforts at the Achievement Program.
Exhibitors will observe and follow all Fairground rules. Violators will be excused with exhibits.
Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any loss or injury or damage done by any animal or article exhibited by him/her. The Fair Board will make every effort to conduct the fair in a safe manner, but accepts no responsibility for the conduct of exhibits or exhibitors.
It is preferred that all Community Open Class entries be made online at www.montezumacounty.org through the Fairentry Program link by midnight July 28, 2018.
All Community Open Class (excluding horticulture) entries will be taken on Sunday, July 29 from 2 to 4pm and from 8 to 11 am on Monday July 30 at the fairgrounds. Horticulture entries will be taken on Wednesday, August 1 from 3 to 7 pm. All Exhibitors must pay a $5.00 Entry Fee per person regardless of number of exhibits entered.
Adult (18 years of age and older, regardless of school enrollment, Youth 17 and under, regardless of school enrollment) Excluding Fine arts division.
Each exhibitor will be required to check in with the department superintendent upon entering, to obtain entry number or tag.
Exhibitors are responsible for classification of exhibit, not the superintendents.
Exhibits will only be allowed to be entered one year.
Open Class livestock, rabbit and fowl exhibitors must enter by July 12, 2018 through the Fairentry online program. Open Class Livestock fee: $5 per exhibitor; Open Class Rabbit fee: $0.50 per entry; Open Class Fowl fee: $0.50 per entry. Only one pen fee will be charged for 4-H/FFA exhibitors either through the 4-H entry process or open class entry process.
Exhibitor must own and possess all entries and be able to show proof of ownership to superintendents upon request per rules.
Community Open Class horticulture exhibits will be released on Saturday, August 4 at 4:00 pm. 4-H, FFA and Open Class general exhibits will be released Sunday, August 5 between 8:00am- 10:00am NO EARLY RELEASES. All 4-H and FFA livestock will be released on Sunday August 5, 2018 at 9:00am.
There will be designated areas for camper and livestock trailers. Violators will be towed at owner’s expense.
No youth under the age of 19 will be allowed to stay in campers or trailers without a parent. NO EXCEPTIONS.
No dogs allowed on grounds except for dog obedience classes, mini pet parade, dogs working in the guide dog puppy program, or open class cow dog trials.
Harassment: Any harassment of officials, Fair Board members, Fair Board family members, grievance committee members, superintendents, judges, Extension personnel, or FFA advisors by an exhibitor or family member will cause disqualification of the exhibitor from this and future Montezuma County Fairs.
In the event a rule can not be found in the Montezuma County Fair Book, the fair board will revert back to the Colorado State Fair Rules. In the
event that a rule can not be found in either rule book an emergency meeting with the board members will be called for a decision.

MONTEZUMA COUNTY FAIR CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATION PROCEDURE
The Montezuma County Fair Code of Conduct: Montezuma and Dolores County residents participating in Fair activities shall:
Adhere to all rules, curfews, and policies of the Montezuma County Fairgrounds.
Conduct themselves in a courteous, respectful manner, to include: use of appropriate language; exhibition of good sportsmanship; and striving to be a positive role model.
Respect the property rights of others.
Refrain from abuse (physical and/or verbal) and harassment.
Be prepared to accept personal responsibility for behavior.
The current Montezuma County Fair rules state: “The Board reserves the right to amend or add to these rules, as it, in its judgment, may deem advisable.”
To be consistent with the Code of Conduct the Fair Board shall adopt levels of sanctions for the violation of the rules. For example: private reprimand, requiring an offender to provide an apology to the judge, superintendent Fair Board members, 4-H leaders, removal from the event, removal from the fair, forfeiture of awards, disqualification from future events, etc.
A code of conduct violation that is observed by a person in a position of authority, such as a judge, superintendent, ring steward, leader, Fair Board member, etc., shall be decided either by the Fair Board or the grievance advisory committee at the Fair Board’s discretion.
The following procedure shall be used:
Misconduct is observed and reported by person with authority.
Fair Board or grievance advisory committee convenes to hear the complaint.
Accused is invited to be present, to question his/her accuser and to speak on his/her own behalf.
If the Fair Board or grievance advisory committee needs additional information the Fair Board or grievance advisory committee, at its discretion, may hear from other people who personally observed the incident in question.
If the Fair Board or grievance advisory committee is satisfied that it has sufficient information the Fair Board or grievance advisory committee shall meet privately to discuss the appropriate action to be taken.
The Fair Board or grievance advisory committee shall use a scale of 1 to 4 to evaluate the misconduct with 1 being the least offensive and 4 being the most offensive. The Fair Board or grievance advisory committee shall consider all the facts and circumstances of the behavior as well as the individual’s degree of remorsefulness for the behavior. The Fair Board shall make the final decision to remedy any grievance.
The levels of sanctions are defined as:
Level 1 – private reprimand
Level 2 – apology to affected people
Level 3 – removal from individual event or class and forfeiture of awards from that class only.
Level 4 – Removal from all events at county fair for that year and forfeiture of all fair awards for that year.
When a grievance advisory committee is used, the grievance advisory committee shall make a recommendation to the Fair Board. The Fair Board shall meet to consider the recommendation and decide to either adopt or to modify the recommendation. In each circumstance where a sanction is imposed, the fact that a sanction is imposed and the level of sanction imposed shall be made public to all 4-H and FFA members.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: All grievances must be in writing and accompanied by $50.00 cash or certified check. Such grievances must state plainly the cause of the grievance or appeal and must be delivered to the Fair Board. A person who witnessed and/or was directly affected by the incident must file the grievance. No grievance or appeal based on the general statement that the judges have overlooked an animal or exhibit will be considered. Grievances must be submitted to the Fair Board within eight hours of the incident or the conclusion of the species show, whichever is later. The current rules provide for a formal grievance advisory committee to be appointed. The grievance advisory committee shall consist of 14 livestock exhibitor parents who are randomly selected. The 14 members will vote on the appropriate sanction, if any, and 7 votes will be randomly selected to assist the Fair Board remedy the grievance. A Fair Board member, superintendent or anyone involved in the grievance shall not serve on the grievance advisory committee. By enrolling a child in the Montezuma County Fair the parent of the child is required to participate in a grievance advisory committee if so called upon.

DEPARTMENT A- PANTRY
Entry Rules and Requirements
Entries deemed unfit for judging will not be accepted (e.g. unsealed canned goods, non-standard jars, cakes in pans, china, plastic or glass pie plates, spoiled foods, or items which contain perishable foods such as fruit that spoils quickly, etc.)
Only entries that are made from scratch by the exhibitor are eligible for competition.
Professionals will not be allowed to enter any pantry classes. A professional is a person deriving any financial income from their skills in a specific division. For example, a professional baker is not permitted to enter any baking divisions, however, he or she can enter in non-baking divisions.
Any exhibit that becomes unsightly may be removed from display at the discretion of the Open Class Superintendent.
Do NOT include your name on entry in way shape or form.
All entries must be accompanied by the printed recipe on a 3” x 5” card containing recipe and all required information.
Please allow enough time to check in all items. Check in times are Sunday, August 29, 2018, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Monday, August 30, 2018, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ONLY.
Entries and 3”x5” cards must be ready to check in when you arrive. Please be prepared. We operate in a tight timeframe, so please be courteous to your fellow exhibitors.

AD. ADULT (18 years of Age and older)
YO. YOUTH (17 years of Age and under)

FOOD PRESERVATION
All entries must have been prepared since the previous fair. (August 6, 2017)
All food preservation must follow guidelines set forth by the National Center for Home Food Preservation methods.
All canned products must be displayed in standard, clear (non-colored) glass canning jars (i.e. Ball, Kerr, etc.) with two-piece canning lids. Jars and bands must be in good condition. Flat lids must be new.
Jars must be appropriate size for food e.g. 4 or 8 oz. for condiments and garnishes; 4, 8, 12, or 16 oz. for jams and jellies; 16 or 32 oz. for fruits, vegetables, or meats.
All entries must include the complete recipe. Recipes must include a reference to the source research-based, tested recipe including book title, recipe name and page number. Any recipe modifications must be indicated.
All canned entries must be processed with processing time adjusted for altitude. The following altitude adjustments are recommended:
Boiling water bath: If original processing time is 20 minutes or less, add 1 minute for 1,000 feet in elevation. If original processing time is more than 20 minutes, add 2 minutes per 1,000 feet in elevation.
Weighted gauge pressure: at 1,000 feet or higher, process all foods at 15 psi.
Dial gauge pressure: up to 2,000 feet, process at 11 psi; 2,001 – 4,000 feet at 12 psi; 4,001 – 6,000 feet at 13 psi; 6,001 – 8,000 feet at 14 psi; 8,001 – 10,000 feet at 15 psi.
All canned entries must include the following on a 3”x5” card:
Name of product
Method of preparation (type of syrup, pack and any other ingredients) as applies to product canned
Method of processing (i.e. pressure canning, water bath) indicate weighted or dial gauge
Exact processing time, altitude, and pounds of pressure (p.s.i.)
Date processed
Any jars showing leaks or spoilage will not be accepted
Jams & jellies will be opened. Other jars may be opened at the discretion of the judge
Flat-lids with decorative patterns are allowed. No cloth covers, ties, or ornamental additions are permitted.
All dried foods should be displayed in appropriate storage containers (glass jars with rust-free lids, heavy-weight plastic food – quality bags, vacuum-sealed plastic food bags, etc.).
All dried foods must be accompanied with a 3”x5” card must include the following information:
Name of product
Complete recipe including any pretreatment
Method of drying (oven or dehydrator) Solar drying not recommended
Total drying time and temperature
Date dried
Jerky recipes must use Colorado State University recommended procedures. Deer and elk meat are to include a copy of test results for Chronic Wasting Disease. Test is mandatory!
All alcoholic entries must include the following on the 3”x5” card: Approximate alcohol content; whether exhibitor is commercial or amateur
Resources for research tested recipes:
CSU Extension Fact Sheets – http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/pubs.html#nutrition
So Easy to Preserve, 5th edition. C.2006. University of Georgia Extension
Ball Blue Book of Preserving: 1994 edition or later.
Complete Guide to Home Canning: United States Department of Agriculture, 1994 edition or later.
Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: 2006.
National Center for Home Food Preservation: www.uga.edu/nchfp
Jarden Home Brands: www.freshpreserving.com

A. CANNED FRUIT – All fruits must be in sealed jars and processed in a boiling water bath. Fruits should be uniform in size, natural color, shape, and well-preserved. Liquid should be clear and bright, covering food in jar.
1. Apricots
2. Peaches
3. Pears
4. Apples
5. Applesauce
6. Pitted Red Cherries
7. Black Sweet Cherries
8. Tomatoes
9. Fruit other than above
10. Pie Filling
11. Tomato Juice
12. Grape Juice
13. Fruit Juice, other than above

CANNED VEGETABLES – All entries must be sealed in jars and must have been preserved using pressure canning. No steam pressure canners. Vegetables should be uniform in size, shape, and have a natural clear, bright color. Clear liquid should be covering food in jar. Vegetables should be in the prime stages of maturity, tender, and firm.
Green or Wax Beans, cut or broken
Green or Wax Beans, fancy pack or whole
Beans, fancy pack or whole
Corn
Asparagus
Beets, small and whole
Beets, sliced or diced
Carrots
Vegetables, other than above
Stewed Tomatoes (tomatoes canned with non-acid vegetables)
Soup

JELLIES – Standard jelly jars must be used. All jelly jars should be sealed. All other containers will be disqualified. Jelly must be processed in boiling water bath. Jellies should hold shape, cut easily with a spoon leaving sharp edges, and not be syrupy or sticky. No paraffin.
Apple
Crabapple
Choke cherry
Cherry
Plum
Grape
Rhubarb
Mint
Any Berry
Combination of two (2) or more
Miscellaneous, other than above
Any Fruit Syrup
Savory (e.g., pepper)

PRESERVES AND MARMALADES – Must be in sealed jars and processed in a boiling water bath. Preserves are defined as uniform and distinct pieces of fruit in syrup or jelly. Marmalades are defined as small, transparent pieces of fruit and peel in a soft jelly. Conserves are similar to jam but always include a mixture of fruit, usually has nuts, and some raisins. No Paraffin.
Cherry Preserves, red or black
Peach Preserves
Strawberry Preserves
Plum Preserves
Preserves, other than above
Marmalade

BUTTERS – Butters must be in sealed jars and processed in a boiling water bath. Butters are defined as texture consistent with type of product, consistency appropriate, free from separations.
Apple Butter
Peach Butter
Plum Butter
Pear Butter
Apricot Butter
Butter, other than above

JAMS – Jams must be in sealed jars and processed in a boiling water bath. Jams are defined as crushed, shapeless mass made by boiling fruit and sugar to a thick consistency.
1. Peach Jam
2. Plum Jam
3. Cherry Jam
4. Apricot Jam
5. Blackberry Jam
6. Strawberry Jam
Raspberry Jam, red or black
Berry Jam
Combination of two (2) or more fruits Jam
Jams, other than above

PICKLES AND RELISHES – Must be in sealed jars and processed in a boiling water bath. Must be uniform in size, color, and shape, tender, plump, or crisp according to kind. Must be in clear liquid, not cloudy. Product should retain natural color and flavor.
Pickled Fruit
Pickled Beets
Pickled Cucumbers, sweet
Pickled Cucumbers, dill
Pickled Cucumbers, limed
Pickled Peppers, red or green
Sauerkraut
Mustard Pickles
Mixed Vegetable Pickles
Bread and Butter Pickles
Pickled Vegetable, other than above
Tomato Catsup
Chili Sauce
Salsa
Any sauce other than above
Cucumber Relish
Any other vegetable/fruit relish
Chutney, any variety

HONEY – Canning is not required.
Comb Honey cut or chunk style (4 inches x 4 inches or equivalent) submerged in Honey
Comb Honey cut or chunk style (4 inches x 4 inches or equivalent) not submerged in Honey
Comb Honey, section style
Honey – one pound, white or better
Honey – one pound, extra light or amber
Honey – one pound, light amber
Creamed Honey – one pound
Beeswax – one pound natural and unbleached
Frame of Honey

DRIED FOODS – For dried food only, exhibitor may enter more than one variety in classes 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. Use two (2) milliliter-weight plastic or freezer bags (ziplock freezer bags are acceptable)
Fruit Leathers (6 pieces)
Dried Fruit (1/2 cup)
Dried Vegetables (1/2 cup)
Soup Mix (1/2 cup)
Quick breads made with dried food (recipe must be attached to item)
Dried Meats (6 pieces) (attach recipe including type of meat and processing time)
Herbs (1/2 cup) mostly whole leaves only
Noodles (Quart size bag)
Dried Food, other than above

BAKED GOODS
All entries must be exhibited on HEAVY paper plates, or HEAVY covered cardboard, or suitable foil or other disposable cake pan.
All entries must be covered with CLEAR plastic wrap
Food items requiring refrigeration will not be accepted
Cakes can be of any size
Place 3”x5” card on base, not on any wrapping or lid, containing recipe and all required information.

YEAST BREAD – Yeast bread should have a uniform, golden crust, smooth, well-rounded top, slice easily, and hold shape. The texture should be moderately fine, even-grained, and free from large air bubbles. The flavor should be a pleasant, well-baked, bland, nutlike taste. Allow bread to cool before wrapping.
Loaf White Bread
Loaf Whole Wheat Bread, at least 90%
Loaf Raisin Bread
Loaf any other flour or grain bread, name grain
Loaf (made in bread machine)
Dinner rolls (3), any form
Dinner rolls (3), whole wheat at least 90%
Cinnamon Rolls (3)
Raised Coffee Cake
Raised Special Rolls (3)
Sourdough, any item
Yeast Bread, other than above

QUICK BREADS – Quick Breads should be even or slightly rounded, golden brown crust, may or may not have cracks, equally light throughout. Texture should be fine even grain, not crumbly. Flavor should be characteristic of ingredients. Any nuts or fruits should be uniformly distributed. No quick bread mixes.
Loaf Nut Bread, no fruits or vegetables
Loaf Banana Bread, with nuts
Loaf Banana Bread, without nuts
Loaf any other fruit bread, with nuts
Loaf any other fruit bread, without nuts
Loaf vegetable bread, with nuts
Loaf vegetable bread, without nuts
Muffins (3) any variety
Biscuits (3)
Scones (3)
Cornbread
Gingerbread
Quick Coffee Cake, no yeast
Quick Bread, other than above

PIES – All pies must be in throwaway pie tins. Two crusts required on all pies except pecan, pumpkin, and squash. No cream pies. Crust should be golden brown, flaky, crispy, and the pie should cut easily with fork or knife but hold shape when served – pleasant flavor. Consistency of filling should not be runny but hold shape, and flavor should be characteristic of fruit used. No starchy taste.
Apple
Cherry
Peach
Berry, any variety
Any other fruit
Pecan or walnut
Pumpkin, Squash, or Sweet Potato
Pie, other than above

CAKES – Cakes entered in pans in which they were baked will be disqualified. Cakes must be on firm base (no glass, plastic, or metal) no more than ½ inch wider than cake. Cakes must be covered with transparent or wax paper. Bakery boxes are okay. Cakes and icings must be non-perishable. Only whole cakes will be accepted. No pieces. No cake mixes. Cakes should have a neat appearance, texture consistent with recipe and ingredients used, and flavor well-blended and pleasant to the taste. Remember to place 3”x5” cards on the base not the wrapping.
White iced (made with egg whites), 2 layer
Yellow, iced (made with whole eggs), 2 layer
Chocolate (iced), 2 layer
Spice or Applesauce (iced or not)
Pound
Devil’s Food (iced), 2 layer
Carrot
Fruit, light or dark (traditional holiday type)
Angel Food (iced or not)
Chiffon Light or dark (iced or not)
Jelly Roll
Cake, other than above

DECORATED BAKED GOODS – Item does NOT need to be edible. Decorations MUST be edible. Context is limited to amateur only.
Decorated Cake
Decorated Cookies
Decorated Cup Cakes

COOKIES – All cookies should be at least 2” and not more than 3” in diameter. Decorated Cookies may be larger than 3 inches. Brownies must be 2” x 2” in size, and bar cookies 1 ½” x 2 ½” in size. Place three (3) cookies on a small, disposable, white plate inside of a small ziplock bag. Cookies should be of an even thickness. Drop cookies should be dropped from a spoon, not pressed, and be free from thin edges or spreading. All cookies should be free from excess flour on the outside and delicately browned, unless recipe states otherwise. Flavor should be free from excessive taste of spice, flavoring, molasses, or other sweetening. Texture depends on type of cookies. Thin, rolled cookies or refrigerator cookies should be crisp. Other cookies should have a fine, even grain, and be somewhat moist. All cookies should be tender. Bar cookies may be soft, chewy, or cake-like inside.
Fruit Drop
Filled
Brownies
Oatmeal
Fruit Bar
Chocolate Chip with or without nuts
Spiral
Ginger
Rolled, cut with cookie cutter
Sugar
Refrigerator
Press, shaped before baked
Peanut Butter
Unbaked
Cookies, other than above

BAKED GOODS FOR SPECIAL DIETS – Cookie entries must consist of three (3) pieces on a small, white, paper plate inside a ziplock plastic bag. Recipes must be attached to item for all classes.
Diabetic Sugarless Cookies
Gluten Free Cake (no wheat, oats, barley, or rye flour)
Gluten Free Cookies (no wheat, oats, barley, or rye flour)
Gluten Free Quick Breads (no wheat, oats, barley, or rye flour)
Low Calorie Cookies (no fat, must be low sugar)
High Calcium Snacks
High Protein Snacks
Sugarless Jam or Jelly, any variety
Vegan
Baked Goods for Special Diets, other than above

DEPARTMENT B- NEEDLE ARTS
Entry Rules and Requirements
All Needle Arts must be sewn. Glue will be accepted only where a sewing technique cannot be used.
Articles must be completely finished.
Items that are soiled, warn, or deemed unworthy of judging will not be accepted.
Use of patterns is permitted but is not required.
For Quilts, See Department “C – Quilts”
Judging Criteria:
General appearance
Suitability to purpose
Aesthetics
Style, color, design
Material
Finish and workmanship
AD. ADULT (18 years of Age and older)
YO. YOUTH (17 years of Age and under)
A. CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION – Items in this division can be made out of any material.
1. Adult Dress
2. Wedding Dress (veil may be included)
3. Evening formals or cocktail wear
4. Adult Suit
5. Adult Skirt
6. Adult Casual Wear
7. Adult Jacket or Coat
8. Adult Shirt or Blouse
9. Adult Vest
10. Adult Pants, Shorts, or Capris
11. Adult any other clothing item
12. Child/Youth Dress
13. Child/Youth Casual Wear
14. Child/Youth Jacket or Coat
15. Child/Youth any other clothing item
16. Clothing Accessories (hats, ties, purses, etc.)
17. Any garment from Recycled Fabric (must use a least 50% recycled fabric and include a brief description of recycled fabric)
18. Costume
19. Decorated Clothing (Clothing may be purchased, but the decoration must be a sewn technique)
20. Decorative Clothing Combination (Clothing may be purchased, but the decoration must be sewn, applied, painted, studded, etc.)

SEWING OTHER THAN CLOTHING
Stuffed toy, under 18 inches
Stuffed toy, 18 inches and over
Pillow, pieced or patched
Pillow, not listed elsewhere
Pillowcases
Bags and Totes
Decorative Accent Piece, other than above
Recycled Decorative Accent Item

RUGS, WALL HANGINGS, AND LATCH HOOK – Wall hanging must have sleeve or hanging hoop in order to be considered as a wall hanging item. Please do not bring hanging hardware.
Rug, latch hook
Rug, not listed above
Wall hanging, latch look
Wall hanging, not listed above, must be stitched to fabric (other than quilted)
Any other item, other than above.

HAND EMBROIDERY – Pictures must be framed and ready to hang. No embellishments on pictures except where specified. No counted cross-stitch.
1. Original design, any technique, picture
2. Original design, any technique, other
3. Stamped only, any item
4. Samplers (may include alphabet lettering)
5. Lettering or writing (such as poems, statements, etc.)
6. Tablecloth – embroidery, applique, or cross-stitch (napkins may be included)
7. Centerpiece, runner, or placemats
8. Embroidered Apparel
9. Embroidered picture, no sets
10. Embroidered pillowcases (pair)
11. Embroidered pillow
12. Tea Towels (3 piece set)
14. Embroidery, any other technique not listed above (chicken scratch, metallic, perforated paper

E. NEEDLEPOINT
1. Needlepoint picture or wall hanging, no sets
2. Needlepoint, other than above (multimedia canvas work, etc.)
3. Long stitch
4. Needlework on plastic canvas utility-type container (vase, tissue box, etc.)
5. Crewel
6. Cross Stitch

WEAVING – Entries will be judged according to weaving techniques, workmanship, and suitability of fabric for the finished item. Color and design will also be judged. Entries must be at least 75% handwoven (lining or backing not included)
Finished garment (any constructed clothing item made from handwoven fabric)
Shawl, ruana, shrug, poncho, cape, or stole (unstructured)
Fashion accessories (belts, purses, scarves, gloves, jewelry, hats, etc.)
House furnishings, functional (table linens, kitchen and bath linens, pillows, throws, etc.)
House furnishings, decorative
Baskets
Rugs
Tapestry

HAND-KNITTED – CLOTHING
Two or three piece infant set (e.g. sweater, cap, booties, etc.) – NO Afghans
Any other infant apparel – NO Booties
Sweater or vest
Accessories (e.g. belts, bags, purses, shawls, etc.)
Three piece set (e.g., hat, gloves, and socks)
Any other hand-knitted item not listed above.

HAND-KNITTED – OTHER THAN CLOTHING – No Afghans
Table runner
Doily
Toy
Pillow
Bed doll (may be pillow or sitting doll)
Doll clothes displayed on doll with doll stand
Tablecloth
Bedspread
Hand-knitted item, other than above.

HAND-KNITTED – AFGHANS – Minimum size except where listed – 45 inches x 45 inches OR 45 inches x 60” with fringe. Must include measurements on entry form.
Ripple, in one piece
Indian, in one piece
Loosely, in one piece
Round, in one piece
Afghan stitch
Strip
Blocks
Any combination of above classes, minimum of three techniques
Any other, in one piece
Afghan (no size requirement)
Infant, crocheted, at least 36 inches one way (baby yarn preferred)
Juvenile/youth, over 36 inches one way
Lap robe, no larger than 45 inches x 45 inches
Sports theme, any size
Extra Large. minimum size 54 inches x 72 inches

CROCHETED – CLOTHING
1. Two or three piece infant set (e.g. sweater, cap, booties, etc.) – NO Afghans
Any other infant apparel – NO Booties
Sweater or vest
Accessories (e.g., belts, bags, purse, shawls, etc.)
Three piece set (e.g., hat, gloves, and socks)
Any other crocheted item not listed above

CROCHETED – OTHER THAN CLOTHING – No Afghans
1. Table Runner
Doily
Toy
Pillow
Bed doll (may be pillow or sitting doll)
Doll clothes displayed on doll with doll stand
Tablecloth
Bedspread
Crocheted item not mentioned above

CROCHETED AFGHANS – AFGHANS – Minimum size except where listed – 45 inches x 45 inches OR 45 inches x 60” with fringe. Must include measurements on entry form.
Ripple, in one piece
Indian, in one piece
Loosely, in one piece
Round, in one piece
Afghan stitch, afghan stitch used
Strip
Blocks
Any combination of above classes, minimum of three techniques
Any other, in one piece
Afghan (no size requirement)
Infant, crocheted, at least 36 inches one way (baby yarn preferred)
Juvenile/youth, over 36 inches one way
Lab robe, no larger than45 inches x 45 inches
Sports theme, any size
Extra Large, minimum size 54 inches x 72 inches

DEPARTMENT C- QUILTS
Rules and Requirements
All quilts must be completely finished.
Quilts entered must have been constructed and completed within the last three years.
Quilts that have been previously entered in Montezuma County Fair may not be entered again.
All entries MUST BE CLEAN and free of odors and pet hair. Dirty entries that are soiled, warn or deemed unworthy of judging will NOT be accepted.
Safety pins, only, will be used for attaching entry tags to quilts. Quilts may have a hanging sleeve.
Because of limited show space, please note that some quilts may be displayed folded.
Cover any quilt label or name of quilter.
Definitions
QUILT is defined as having three layers – a top, a batting, and a backing and MUST be quilted through all three layers.

ONE PERSON quilt is defined as a quilt made by one person, only.

DUET is a quilt constructed by one person and quilted by someone else.

ART QUILT is a contemporary artwork of original design involving the creative expression and exploration of various processes, such as dyeing, printing, painting, stitching, embellishing, quilting, and weaving. An Art Quilt does not follow traditional block lines.

MEMORY QUILTS are a way of remembering or celebrating family history, the lift of a loved one, or an important event in life. Materials used can be clothing, photos, memorabilia, etc.

APPLIQUE QUILTS use applique as the primary feature. The definition of applique is sewing of smaller pieces of fabric onto a large, whole piece of fabric. Applique quilts can include other quilting techniques in a secondary role.

MODERN QUILTS are defined as quilts that are functional, include bold colors, and are inspired by modern design. Minimalism, asymmetry, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work are often a part of modern quilt composition, as are improvisational piecing and solid fabrics.

WHOLE CLOTH QUILTS The top layer of a whole cloth quilt is made from a single piece of fabric. No patchwork or applique is used in the quilt design. The appearance of a whole cloth quilt relies on the quilting motifs that are chosen, and quilting stitches are usually intricate and closely spaced.

BABY QUILT is defined as a small quilt made to fit easily in a crib or stroller

MACHINE QUILTING is quilting with any type of machine.

AD. ADULT (18 years of Age and older)
YO. YOUTH (17 years of Age and younger)
DUET QUILTS
Art Quilt, original design, hand or machine quilted
Memory Quilt, hand or machine quilted
Modern Quilt
Quilt, applique, hand quilted
Quilt, applique, machine quilted
Quilt, pieced, hand quilted, traditional blocks, paper piecing, original designed blocks, etc.
Quilt, pieced, machine quilted, traditional blocks, paper piecing, original designed blocks, etc.
Quilt, mixed techniques, using two or more techniques such as applique, pieced, embroidery, painting, dyeing, etc., — hand quilted.
Quilt, mixed techniques, using two or more techniques such as applique, pieced, embroidery, painting, dyeing, etc., — machine quilted.
Quilt, hand embroidered with hand embroidering being the main feature, hand quilted.
Quilt, hand embroidered with hand embroidering being the main feature, machine quilted.
Quilt, machine embroidered with machine embroidering being the main feature, hand quilted
Quilt, machine embroidered with machine embroidering being the main feature, machine quilted.
Quilt, baby, hand quilted, must be appropriate for a baby.
Quilt, baby, machine quilted, must be appropriate for a baby.
Quilt, baby, tied
Whole cloth quilt, hand quilted
Whole cloth quilt, machine quilted
Preprinted panels, hand quilted. Commercially printed and/or pre-quilted, such as cheater squares or larger (Preprinted panels with heavily-pieced or applique work may be entered in other quilt classes)
Preprinted panels, machine quilted. Commercially printed and/or pre-quilted, such as cheater squares or larger (Preprinted panels with heavily-pieced or applique work may be entered in other quilt classes)
Quilt, recycled denim, must be at least 50% denim
Quilt, 50% recycled other than denim
Quilt, miniature, no larger than 24” x 24”, must reflect an overall reduced scale in piecing, applique, pattern, and binding.
Quilt, hand pieced and quilted, all work must be done by hand except binding which may be attached on one side by machine.
New quilt from old blocks or quilt tops made into finished quilt, must be at least 15 years old
Any other quilt not listed above or falling into any quilt definition (tied, cathedral window, puff, biscuit, Yo-Yo, Crazy Quilt, Comforters, etc.)
Group (more than two people) hand quilted or machine quilted, must be entered in name of group
Art wall-hanging, original design, 60-inch perimeter or smaller
Wall-hanging, hand quilted or machine quilted, 60-inch perimeter or smaller
Clothing, must be 3 layers, quilted
Pillows, must be 3 layers, quilted
Table Runners and Placemats, must be 3 layers, quilted
Accessories (purses, totes, potholders, etc.) must be 3 layers, quilted

ONE PERSON QUILTS
Art Quilt, original design, hand or machine quilted
Memory Quilt, hand or machine quilted
Modern Quilt
Quilt, applique, hand quilted
Quilt, applique, machine quilted
Quilt, pieced, hand quilted, traditional blocks, paper piecing, original designed blocks, etc.
Quilt, pieced, machine quilted, traditional blocks, paper piecing, original designed blocks, etc.
Quilt, mixed techniques, using two or more techniques such as applique, pieced, embroidery, painting, dyeing, etc., — hand quilted.
Quilt, mixed techniques, using two or more techniques such as applique, pieced, embroidery, painting, dyeing, etc., — machine quilted.
Quilt, hand embroidered with hand embroidering being the main feature, hand quilted.
Quilt, hand embroidered with hand embroidering being the main feature, machine quilted.
Quilt, machine embroidered with machine embroidering being the main feature, hand quilted
Quilt, machine embroidered with machine embroidering being the main feature, machine quilted.
Quilt, baby, hand quilted, must be appropriate for a baby.
Quilt, baby, machine quilted, must be appropriate for a baby.
Quilt, baby, tied
Whole cloth quilt, hand quilted
Whole cloth quilt, machine quilted
Preprinted panels, hand quilted. Commercially printed and/or pre-quilted, such as cheater squares or larger (Preprinted panels with heavily-pieced or applique work may be entered in other quilt classes)
Preprinted panels, machine quilted. Commercially printed and/or pre-quilted, such as cheater squares or larger (Preprinted panels with heavily-pieced or applique work may be entered in other quilt classes)
Quilt, recycled denim, must be at least 50% denim
Quilt, 50% recycled other than denim
Quilt, miniature, no larger than 24” x 24”, must reflect an overall reduced scale in piecing, applique, pattern, and binding.
Quilt, hand pieced and quilted, all work must be done by hand except binding which may be attached on one side by machine.
New quilt from old blocks or quilt tops made into finished quilt, must be at least 15 years old
Any other quilt not listed above or falling into any quilt definition (tied, cathedral window, puff, biscuit, Yo-Yo, Crazy Quilt, Comforters, etc.)
Group (more than two people) hand quilted or machine quilted, must be entered in name of group
Art wall-hanging, original design, 60-inch perimeter or smaller
Wall-hanging, hand quilted or machine quilted, 60-inch perimeter or smaller
Clothing, must be 3 layers, quilted
Pillows, must be 3 layers, quilted
Table Runners and Placemats, must be 3 layers, quilted
Accessories (purses, totes, potholders, etc.) must be 3 layers, quilted

DEPARTMENT D- ARTS AND CRAFTS

Entry Rules and Requirements
Judging Criteria
Originality
Suitability of Materials
Creativity
Workmanship
Overall Effect
AD. ADULT (18 years of Age and older)
YO. YOUTH (17 years of Age and under)
A. TOLE / DECORATIVE PAINTING – A variety of painting techniques on tin and wooden utensils, objects, and furniture (e.g., utensils saws, coffee pots, bowls, chairs, tables, chests, boxes, etc.)
1. Animals
2. Birds / Waterfowl / Fish
3. Flowers or plants
4. Folk Art
5. Holidays or special occasions
6. Winter landscape scene
7. Summer landscape scene
8. Original design
9. People (realistic)
10. People (whimsical)
11. Still life
12. Tole / Decorative Painting, other than above

WOOD
Woodcarving
Realistic (any subject)
Caricature (any subject)
Abstract
Stylized, any subject
Whittled pieces
Relief, any subject
Decoys
Woodcarving, other than above
Other Wood Techniques
Luthier (instrument)
Wood inlay or Intarsia
Scroll saw
Other Wood Technique, other than above
Wood Items Any Technique
Furniture
Clocks
Toys
Walking Sticks
Wood Items Any Technique, other than above

LEATHER
Belts
Horse gear or tack (e.g., bridles, breast collars, harness, hobbles, whips, reins, or similar items used to control a horse)
Large case items (e.g., shoulder bag, handbag, black powder possible bag, bowling bag, rifle case, briefcase, etc.)
Pictures (e.g., uncolored, colored, embossed and three dimensional etc.)
Pocket Items (e.g., billfolds, wallets, checkbook cover, key cases, fobs, eyeglass case, knife sheath, etc.)
Saddles
Small case items (e.g., camera, handcuff, holster, clutch purse, cellphone case, knife sheath, etc.)
Leather, other than above

METAL
Decorative, any metal, any technique (sculpture, wall hanging, statue, yard ornament, etc.)
Utilitarian, any metal, any technique (wall sconce, lamp, bowl, plate, spoons, pitchers, etc.)
Metal, other than above

PLASTIC BUILDING BLOCK SYSTEM (Lego Type) – Entries should be submitted on a Lego-type base affixed to wood or foam core board. Entries should be solidly constructed (not heavy or too fragile) to allow for displaying. Entries must be original, authentic design, not copies or imitated. No licensed or published design or patterns or sets can be used.
Transportation
People
Animals
Buildings
Plastic Building Block System (Lego Type), other than above

GLASS
Stained glass, original design
Stained glass, copper foil
Stained glass, lead
Stained glass, mosaic and fused glass
Etched glass
Glass, other than above

JEWELRY – Must be mounted for displaying. NO kits.
Non-traditional – handcrafted items using polymer and water-based clays, plastics, metal clay, etc. This class will include beads, buttons, components, jewelry, or jewelry-related objects that are 50% or more clay made into finished jewelry.
Fabricated – created by manipulating wires, sheet metal, and stones using traditional fabrication techniques such as bending, forging, sawing, soldering, etc. This class will include beads, buttons, components, jewelry, or jewelry-related objects that are 50% or more metal made into finished jewelry.
Strung – This class will include a piece (e.g., necklaces, earrings, or bracelets), or an ensemble of jewelry, that is made from materials such as glass beads, crystals, semi-precious stones, seed beads (piece must be less than 50% seed beads), found objects, etc.
Crocheted – This class will include a piece or an ensemble of jewelry that is made using crocheted or knotting techniques that also incorporates materials such as glass beads, crystals, semi-precious stones, seed beads, found objects, bone beads wood beads, etc.
Jewelry, other than above

BEADING – Must be mounted for displaying. No plastic beads.
Loom
Beaded objects (original design) – This class will include a non-jewelry item or accessory (e.g., purses, shoes, sculptures, wall hangings, etc.) in which the design is original to the exhibitor.
Beaded objects (designer) – This class will include a non-jewelry item or accessory (e.g., purses, shoes, sculptures, wall hangings, etc.) in which the design is created by some person other than the exhibitor. Designer must be acknowledged by name on entry item.
Beaded wearable jewelry – This class will include beaded beads, a piece or an ensemble of jewelry (e.g., necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings) that is predominantly seed beads or bugle beads. If the design is created by a person other than the exhibitor of the piece, the designer must be acknowledged by name on the entry item.
Beading / Loom, other than above
Off loom
Beaded objects (original design) – This class will include a non-jewelry item or accessory (e.g., purses, shoes, sculptures, wall hangings, etc.) in which the design is original to the exhibitor.
Beaded objects (designer) – This class will include a non-jewelry item or accessory (e.g., purses, shoes, sculptures, wall hangings, etc.) in which the design is created by some person other than the exhibitor. Designer must be acknowledged by name on entry item.
Beaded wearable jewelry – This class will include beaded beads, a piece or an ensemble of jewelry (e.g., necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings) that is predominantly seed beads or bugle beads. If the design is created by a person other than the exhibitor of the piece, the designer must be acknowledged by name on the entry item.
Beading / Off Loom, other than above

MISCELLANEOUS CRAFTS
Collection (a group of objects to be seen, studied, or kept together – collections must be displayed in a shadow-type box)
Decorated clothing, applied elements
Painted or decorated gourds
Decoupage item
Mosaics
Paper-mache item
Sculpture
Ceramics
Wreath or swag
Scrapbooking, two page layout any size
Duct tape
Miscellaneous Crafts, other than above

MODELS
Metal
Rocketry
Die Cast
Plastic
Miniature Scenes
Model, other than above

DEPARTMENT E – FINE ART

Rules and Requirements
Original artwork only. Paintings, which are copies of published photographs or copies of other paintings or Class work, are not acceptable. A copy is “any reproduction or facsimile of an original work of art (or photograph) done in the same art form, although not necessarily in the same size or with the same materials,” (Meyer’s Dictionary of Art and Techniques)
Artwork must have been completed within the last two years.
Exhibitors may select the class in which the work will be entered, however the General Class Superintendent will make final classification decisions.
Artwork may not have been previously exhibited at Montezuma County Fair.
Two dimensional artwork must be suitably-framed and wired using strong screw eyes and wire.
All oils, acrylics, watercolors, graphics, etc. MUST be wired and have hooks for hanging. If these requirements are not met, entries will be refused at the discretion of the General Open Class Superintendent.
Artwork with clip mounts, missing wires, string, scotch tape, will not be accepted.
All artwork must be dry when entered.
General Open Class Superintendent will have the final decision regarding proper artwork condition and location of each piece.
AD. ADULT (18 years of Age and older)
Adult Exhibitors are limited to six (6) entries, two (2) per class.
Acrylic
Oil
Pastel/Charcoal
Pencil
Watercolor
Other Media, other than above

YO. YOUTH – Youth division entered to be determined by grade at the end of the 2017-2018 school year in May, 2018
Youth Exhibitors may enter up to six (6) entries.
Elementary School (Grades K – 5)
Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)
High School (Grades 9 – 12)

DEPARTMENT F PHOTOGRAPHY

Rules and Requirements
Only original works, never before shown at the Montezuma County Fair will be accepted.
ALL photos must be 5×7 or 8×10.
ALL photos MUST be framed and prepared with eyelet screws and wire ready to hang.
Montezuma County Fair Board is not responsible for broken glass or frames.
The type of CAMERA used, not the printing process will determine classification.
Classification and class must be clearly indicated by the exhibitor at the time of registration. General Open Class Superintendent will have the final decision regarding proper classification, but is NOT responsible for classification errors.
Three (3) entries per class not to exceed nine (9) total in photography.
AD. ADULT (18 years of Age and older)
YO. YOUTH (17 years of Age and under)
FILM

DIGITAL
Animals
Architecture
Black & White
Floral
Landscape
People
Computer Enhanced
Digital Photography, other than above

DEPARTMENT G: COMMUNITY OPEN FLOWERS
This department is made possible by Mesa Verde Gardeners Club. Our thanks to their members and all volunteers who make this show possible. Department Coordinator: Ann Streett-Joslin 970-317-4566.

Entries will be accepted on Wednesday, August 1, from 3 pm until 7 pm.
Judging will be on Thursday, August 2, at 9 am. Only authorized personnel will be allowed on the floor during judging. Decision of the judges will be final.
Entries, ribbons, and awards must be picked up between 4 pm and 5 pm on Saturday, August 4. Entries & awards not claimed will be forfeited unless other arrangements have been made.
The show will open to the public on Thursday, August 2, at noon.

Division I. Fresh Flowers
All entries must be grown by the exhibitor and be free of disease and insect infestation.
Bud and small vases will be provided for entries. Provide your own vase for larger flowers.
Scientific and variety names should be used on all entries as possible.
Cut specimens should not have foliage below water level.
An exhibitor may make only one entry in each class.
Classes may be divided by species, color, size, etc. as needed.
Entries that are not of show quality or that contain Noxious Weed material will not be accepted.
Award of Merit winners are eligible, if merited, for a Best of Show award for the finest entry in Division I.
The exhibitor with the most blue ribbons in this division may be eligible for a Sweepstakes award.
A People’s Choice award will be presented based on visitor ballots.

Section A – Garden Flowers
Hollyhocks may NOT be entered as they do not maintain show quality.
Blue ribbon winners in this Section are eligible, if merited, for four Awards of Merit.

Agastache/Hyssop (Agastache rupestris), 3 stems
Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum), 1 stem
Amaranth Hopi Red Dye (Amaranthus), 1 stem
Amaranth Other (Amaranthus), 1 stem
Angel Trumpet (Datura), 1 stem
Angelonia, 1 stem
Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila), 1 stem, double
Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila), 1 stem, pink, single
Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila), 1 stem, white, single
Bachelor Button (Centaurea cyanus), annual, 3 stems, 1 color
Bachelor Button/Corn Flower (Centaurea montana), perennial, 3 stems, 1 color
Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), 1 stem
Bee Balm/Monarda (Monarda), 1 stem
Bell Flower/Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium), 1 stem
Bell Flower/Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), 3 stems
Bell Flower – any other (Campanula), 1 stem
Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis), 1 stem
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia), 3 stems, 1 color
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia), 3 stems, bi-color or tri-color
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia spp.), 1 stem
Calendula (Calendula officinales), 3 stems, 1 color
Calendula (Calendula officinales), 3 stems, different colors
Calibrachoa 1 stem
California Poppy (Eschscholtzia californica), 3 stems
Catmint (Nepeta), 3 stems, 1 variety
China Aster (Callistephus chinesis), annual, 1 stem
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera lyrata), 3 stems
Clematis, large, 1 bloom
Clematis, small, 3 blooms
Cockscomb Crested (celosia), 1 stem
Cockscomb Plume (Celosia), 1 stem
Coleus (Plectranthus & Solenostemon), 1 stem
Columbine (Aquilegia), double, 3 stems
Columbine (Aquilegia), single, 3 stems
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), purple, 1 stem
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), purple, 3 stems
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), any other color, 1 stem
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), any other color, 3 stems
Coral Bells (Heuchera), 1 stem
Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora), double, 3 stems
Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora), single, 3 stems
Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), 3 stems
Cosmos, pink, lavender, purple, 1 stem
Cosmos, pink, lavender, purple, 3 stems
Cosmos, white, 1 stem
Cosmos, white, 3 stems
Cosmos, any other color, 1 stem
Cosmos, any other color, 3 stems
Delphinium (Delphinium grandiflorum), perennial, 1 stem
Delphinium Hybrids (Delphinium elatum), perennial,1 stem
Dianthus Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), 1 stem
Dianthus Pinks (Dianthus chinensis), 3 stems
Dianthus Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), 1 stem
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), 1stem
Foxglove (Digitalis), 1 stem
Gay Feather (Liatris), purple, 1 stem
Gay Feather (Liatris), white, 1 stem
Geranium (Geranium), perennial, 3 stems
Geranium (Pelargonium), tender, 1 stem
Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro), 1 stem
Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta), double, 1 stem
Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta), double, 3 stems
Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta), single, 1 stem
Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta), single, 3 stems
Goldenrod (Solidago), 1 stem
Hydrangea, 1 bloom
Jupiter’s Beard (Centranthus ruber), 1 stem
Jupiter’s Beard (Centranthus ruber), 3 stems
Knautia, 3 stems
Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantinia), 1 stem with flowers
Larkspur (Consolida), annual, 1 stem
Love-in-a-Mist (Nigelia), 3 stems
Maltese Cross (Lychnis chalcedonica), 3 stems
Marigold (Tagetes), large, 1 stem
Marigold (Tagetes), small, 1 stems
Marigold (Tagetes), small, 3 stems
Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), red, 3 stems
Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), yellow, 3 stems
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum), 1 bloom
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum), 3 blooms
Osteosperma Cape Daisy, 3 stems
Parrot’s Beak (Lotus berthelotii), 3 stems
Penstemon/Beardtongue (Penstemon), 1 stem
Penstemon/Beardtongue (Penstemon), 3 stems, 1 variety
Petunia, single, 1 bloom
Petunia, single, 1 stem with multiple blooms
Petunia, double, 1 bloom
Petunia, double, 1 stem with multiple blooms
Phlox/Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), 1 stem
Phlox/Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii), 1 stem
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa), 3 stems
Plume poppy (Macleaya cordata), 1 stem
Queen Ann’s Lace (Ammi majus), 1 stem
Rudbeckia Goldstrum (Rudbeckia laciniata), 1 stem
Rudbeckia Goldstrum (Rudbeckia laciniata), 3 stems
Rudbeckia Herbstonne (Rudbeckia laciniata), 1 stem
Rudbeckia Herbstonne (Rudbeckia laciniata), 3 stems
Rudbeckia Hortensia (Rudbeckia laciniata), 1 stem
Rudbeckia Hortensia (Rudbeckia laciniata), 3 stems
Russian Sage (Perovskia), 1 stem
Salvia, 1 stem
Sea Holly (Eryngium planum), 1 stem
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum), double, 1 stem
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum), single, 1 stem
Snapdragon (Antirrhimun majus), 1 stem, at least 6”
Snapdragon (Antirrhimun majus), 3 stems
Spider Flower (Cleome spp.), 1 stem
Statice German (Goniolimon tataricum), 1 stem
Statice Sea Lavender (Limonium latifolium), 1 stem
Stock (Matthiola), 1 stem
Sunflower (Helianthus annus), single, yellow/orange, 1 bloom
Sunflower (Helianthus annus), single, red/maroon, 1 bloom
Sunflower (Helianthus annus), single, any other color, 1 bloom
Sunflower (Helianthus annus), double, 1 bloom
Sunflower (Helianthus annus), mammoth, 1 bloom
Sunflower Maximillian (Helianthus maximilliani), 1 stem
Sunflower (Helianthus), any other, 1 stem
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus latifolius), perennial, 3 stems, 1 color
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus), annual, 3 stems, 1 color
Tobacco Flower (Nicotiana), 1 stem
Verbena (Lantana), 3 stems
Veronica/Speedwell (Veronica spicata), 1 stem
Veronica/Speedwell (Veronica spicata), 3 stems, 1 color
Viola Johnny Jump Up (Viola tricolor), 3 blooms
Viola Pansy (Viola), 3 blooms, same
Viola Pansy (Viola), 3 blooms, all different
Wine Cups (Callirhoe involuerata), 1 stem
Yarrow (Achillea), 1 stem
Yarrow (Achillea), 3 stems, 1 color
Yarrow (Achillea), 3 stems, different colors
Zinnia, large, 1 stem
Zinnia, medium, 1 stem
Zinnia, medium, 3 stems, 1 color
Zinnia, small, 3 stems, 1 color
Any other garden flower not listed, 1 stem

Section B – Bulbs, Tubers, Rhizomes & Corms
Day Lilies may NOT be entered as they do not maintain show quality.
Provide your own container for entries that will not stand in a bud vase.
Blue ribbon winners in this Section are eligible, if merited, for one Award of Merit.

Dahlia Ball/Pompon, large, 1 bloom
Dahlia Ball/Pompon, small, 3 blooms
Dahlia Cactus, large, 1 bloom
Dahlia Cactus, small, 3 blooms
Dahlia Decorative, large, 1 bloom
Dahlia Decorative, small, 3 blooms
Dahlia Anemone, 3 blooms
Dahlia Any other, 1 bloom
Lily Asiatic, 1 stem
Lily Oriental, 1 stem
Lily Tiger, 1 stem
Lily Trumpet, 1 stem
Lily Any Other, 1 stem
Gladiolus, standard, 1 spike
Gladiolus, standard, 3 spikes, 1 color
Gladiolus, standard, 3 spikes, different colors
Gladiolus, miniature, 3 spikes
Cattail, 3 stems under 24”
Orchid
Any other bulb, tuber, corm, or rhizome

Section C – Roses
Blue ribbon winners in this Section are eligible, if merited, for one Award of Merit.

Climbing, 1 bloom with foliage, no side buds
Climbing, 1 spray with two or more blooms
Floribunda, 1 bloom with foliage, no side buds
Floribunda, 1 spray with two or more blooms
Grandiflora, 1 stem
Hybrid tea, 3 blooms, same color
Hybrid tea, 3 blooms, mixed colors
Hybrid tea, 1 bloom
Miniature, 1 bloom, no side buds.
Miniature, 3 blooms, one color
Miniature, 3 blooms, mixed colors
Miniature, 1 spray with two or more blooms
Polyantha, 1 spray with two or more blooms
Shrub Rose, 1 bloom
Shrub Rose, 1 dominant bloom with side buds
Shrub Rose, 1 spray with two or more blooms
Any Rose – Fully open with stamens showing, 1 bloom
Any Heirloom Rose, 1 bloom
Any Heirloom Rose, 1 spray
Any Other Rose, 1 bloom
Any Other Rose, 1spray

Division II. Design
Exhibitors should register their entry with the Department Coordinator by Monday, July 30, so that space can be provided.
Entries that are not of show quality or that contain Noxious Weed material will not be accepted.
Award of Merit winners are eligible, if merited, for an Award of distinction for the finest entry in Division II.
A People’s Choice award will be presented based on visitor ballots.

Section A – Fresh Flower Vases

Entries must be displayed in your own vase of an appropriate size.
Entry may include stems of the same or different flowers along with greenery.
Flowers must be fresh but do not have to be grown by the exhibitor.
Blue ribbon winners in this Section are eligible, if merited, for Awards of Merit.

Youth
Adult

Section B – Floral Designs – Open Theme

Some live plant material must be used in every exhibit, but does not need to be home grown.
Only live or dried plant material may be used. Appropriate accessories may be included. Fresh plant material may be clipped, stripped, bent, or otherwise manipulated. It may not be dyed or painted.
Designs must be to scale to fit within the provided wooden backgrounds without touching sides or back or extending above. Backgrounds are 32” high, 24” wide, and 14” deep and may be draped to compliment the arrangement.
Exhibitor may add a small interpretation card which is helpful to the judges and the public; e.g. all plant material was dried or grown by the entrant; what inspired the arrangement, etc.
Blue ribbon winners in this Section are eligible, if merited, for Awards of Merit.

Youth
Adult

DEPARTMENT H: COMMUNITY OPEN HORTICULTURE
This department is made possible by Mesa Verde Gardeners Club. Our thanks to their members and all volunteers who make this show possible. Department Coordinator: Ann Streett-Joslin 970-317-4566.

Division I. Fruits, Vegetables, & Herbs
All entries must be grown by the exhibitor and be free of disease and insect infestation.
Unless otherwise specified, display entries on a paper plate or bowl of appropriate size. Small plates and bowls will be provided or you may use your own.
Variety names should be used on all entries as possible.
An exhibitor may make only one entry in each class.
Classes may be divided by species, color, size, etc. as needed.
Entries that are not of show quality or that contain Noxious Weed material will not be accepted.
Award of Merit winners are eligible, if merited, for a Best of Show award for the finest entry in Division I.
The exhibitor, either youth or adult, with the most blue ribbons in this division may be eligible for a Sweepstakes award.
A People’s Choice award will be presented based on visitor ballots.

Section A – Fruit
Blue ribbon winners in this Section are eligible, if merited, for one Award of Merit.

Berries, Raspberries, ½ cup
Berries, Strawberries, ½ cup
Berries, Blackberries, ½ cup
Berries, Any other, ½ cup
Cherries, 1 cup
Chokecherries, 1 cup
Peaches, 3
Plums, 3
Grapes, green, 1 bunch
Grapes, red, 1 bunch
Grapes, any other, 1 bunch
Apples, green, 3
Apples, red, 3
Apples, heirloom, variety must be named, 3
Any other heirloom fruit
Any other fruit not listed

Section B – Vegetables
Blue ribbon winners in this Section are eligible, if merited, for two Awards of Merit.

Beans, dried, ½ cup
Beans, green, 12 beans
Beans, yellow, 12 beans
Beans, any other fresh color or variety in the pod, 12 beans
Beets, red, 3 without tops
Beets, other color, 3 without tops
Beet Tops, 10 leaves in water
Broccoli, 1 head
Brussels Sprouts, 1 stem
Brussels Sprouts, 6 sprouts
Cabbage, Napa, 1 head
Cabbage, green, 1 head
Cabbage, red, 1 head
Carrots, orange, 3 without tops
Carrots, any other color, 3 without tops
Cauliflower, white, 1 head
Cauliflower, any other color, 1 head
Celery, 1 head
Chard, colored, 10 leaves in water
Chard, green, 10 leaves in water
Corn, sweet white, 3 ears husked
Corn, sweet yellow, 3 ears husked
Corn, popcorn, 3 ears husked
Corn, any other variety, 3 ears husked
Cucumber, slicing, 3
Cucumber, small pickling, 5
Cucumber, Lemon, 3
Eggplant, large, 1
Eggplant, Japanese, 3
Eggplant, any other large, 1
Eggplant, any other small, 3
Fennel, 1 bulb
Garlic, hard neck, no tops, 3 bulbs
Garlic, soft neck, no tops, 3 bulbs
Kale, 10 leaves in water
Kohlrabi, purple, 1 bulb
Kohlrabi, white, 1 bulb
Lettuce, 1 head in water if possible
Lettuce, leaf, 10 leaves in water if possible
Onion, red, 1
Onion, red, 3
Onion, white, 1
Onion, white, 3
Onion, yellow, 1
Onion, yellow, 3
Peppers, bell, green, 1
Peppers, bell, red, 1
Peppers, bell, yellow, 1
Peppers, chili, long green, 3
Peppers, chili, short green, 5
Peppers, chili, long red, 3
Peppers, chili, short red, 5
Peppers, any other, 3
Potatoes, blue/purple, 3
Potatoes, fingerling, 3
Potatoes, red, 3
Potatoes, white, 3
Potatoes, any other, 3
Radishes, 5 without tops
Spinach, 10 leaves in water if possible
Squash, Winter, 1
Squash, White Scallop, 3
Squash, Yellow Scallop, 3
Squash, Yellow Crookneck, 3
Squash, Yellow Straight neck, 3
Squash, Zucchini, 3
Squash, any other summer, 3
Tomatillo, 6
Tomato, Heirloom, variety must be named, 1
Tomato, large red, 1
Tomato, large red, 3
Tomato, large yellow, 1
Tomato, large, any other, 1
Tomato, red cherry, 5
Tomato, yellow cherry, 5
Tomato, any other cherry, 5
Turnips, 3 with tops
Any heirloom vegetable
Any other vegetable not listed
Basket of vegetables – a collection of vegetables displayed in your own basket

Section C – Culinary Herbs
Unless otherwise specified, display herbs as a ½” stem diameter bunch in water, not to exceed 12” in height. You may provide your own container.
Blue ribbon winners in this Section are eligible, if merited, for one Award of Merit.

Basil, foliage only
Borage
Chamomile
Chives, foliage only
Chives, with flowers
Cilantro, foliage only
Cilantro, 1 stem up to 24” with seed/flower head
Comfrey
Dill, foliage only
Dill, 1 stem up to 24” with seed/flower head
Fennel, foliage only
Lemon Balm
Marjoram
Mint
Oregano
Parsley, curly leaf
Parsley, Italian flat leaf
Rosemary
Sage
Tarragon
Thyme
Any other culinary herb, not listed
Collection, 3 different species/varieties of the same herb in a display
Collection, 3 different herbs in a display

Division II. Educational Display

Section A – Displays

Exhibitors should register their entry with the Department Coordinator by Monday, July 30, so that space can be provided.
Displays must represent an agricultural, forestry, gardening, horticultural, landscaping, or similar topic.
Entries must be setup during the regular horticulture entry time of 3 to 7 pm on Wednesday, August 1.
Displays must be less than 3’ wide and suitable for a table top. A three-fold display board is recommended.
Items may be placed on the table in front of the display board.
Blue ribbon winners are eligible, if merited, for Champion and Reserve Champion.
Champion winners are eligible, if merited, for an Award of Distinction for the finest entry in Division II, Section A.

Youth
Adult
Professional

Section B – Largest Squash

Entries will be divided by type of squash.
A blue ribbon will be awarded to the heaviest squash of each type.
The heaviest overall squash will be awarded Champion and Reserve Champion.
Squash weigh-in is during the regular horticulture entry time of 3 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, August 1.
Entries will be displayed as possible.

Youth
Adult

COMMUNITY OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK – DEPARTMENT J
Entry fee: $5 per exhibitor, except where otherwise noted
4-H/FFA members: no entry fees, except where otherwise noted
In order for the fair management to provide facilities, entries should be submitted July 12, 2018 to the Extension office.
All breeding classes of cattle will be judged by breeds, when numbers warrant.
Classes may be added or dropped at the discretion of the Superintendent.
Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. 1st and 2nd place animals in open classes are eligible for selection of Grand and Reserve Grand Champion.
All bulls must have neck chains and nose rings for safety in keeping them tied.
Open class entries can be released following the conclusion of the show with Superintendent permission.
Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the superintendent.

GOAT DIVISION
SECTION A – A.D.G.A. Dairy Goats (proof of registry required) classified by breed according to entry form age categories.
SECTION B – Non-registered dairy goats
Does, under 6 months
Does, 6 months – 1 year
Does, over 1 year – 2 years (non-lactating)
Lactating does under 2 years
Lactating does over 2 years – 3 years
Lactating does over 3 years
Wether or buck under 6 months
Wether or buck 6 months – 1 year
Wether or buck over 1 year

SECTION C- Angora/Cashmere – based on age groups above
SECTION D – Market Goats (meat wethers & does)

CATTLE DIVISION (ALL BREEDS)
SECTION A – BREEDING BEEF
Bulls under 1 year
Bulls over 1 year
Heifers under 1 year
Heifers over 1 year
Cows
Cow/calf pair
SECTION B – MARKET BEEF
Beef over 1 year and under 2 years
SECTION C – DAIRY CATTLE
Heifers over 1 year
Cows over 2 years
SHEEP DIVISION
SECTION A – MARKET SHEEP
Wether or ewe lamb under 1 year
SECTION B – BREEDING SHEEP
Ram any age
Ewe any age
SWINE DIVISION
SECTION A – MARKET
SECTION B – BREEDING SWINE
Gilts farrowed after 1/1/17

HORSE DIVISION
All State 4-H Horse rules will be followed regardless of circumstances.
Ribbons will be awarded using the American Ribbon System which is a placing system.
Stallions over one year of age will not be allowed to show in any class.
Exhibitors may enter English, Western and Gymkhana classes. Points will be totaled either English, Western or Gymkhana. Declaration of which Class exhibitor wants to take points in must be made before the start of the Show. Entries are due July 12, 2018 by 4:00 p.m.
Jumpers in open class are not levels tested and will be jumping at their own risk.
Classes may be combined, added, or dropped at the discretion of the superintendent. A walk trot group will be offered for each class, at the discretion of the superintendent.

Western Division
Western Horsemanship
Western Riding
Western Reining
Trail
English Division
English Equitation
English Show Hack
English Control
Trail
Working Ranch Horse Division
Ranch Horsemanship
Ranch Pleasure
Ranch Trail
Ranch Penning/Sorting
Performance division
Barrels
Poles
Flag Race
Keyhole

COMMUNITY OPEN CLASS POULTRY – DEPARTMENT P
$0.50 per entry all money will go back to placing jackpot
Open Class entries will be made online at montezuma.fairentry.com
by July 12, 2018 in order to provide cooping. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the superintendent.
All entries shall include the sex of the bird, age of the bird, breed, and variety. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the entry fee.
Tuesday, July 31, poultry check in 8 – 10:00 a.m., all open entries will be released on Sunday, August 5, at 9:00 a.m. Open may be released day of show at the discretion of the superintendent.
Any bird showing symptoms of disease or parasites of any kind will not be permitted in the barns. If disqualified, all entry fees will be forfeited.
Definitions: Poultry: cock & hen birds over one year; cockerel & pullet under one year; breeding trio – one male, two females.
Grand Champion Open Class Fowl exhibit will be named from the champions in each breed.
Additional fowl classes will be established as warranted by entries.
Definitions and Judging procedures as described in the latest edition of the A.P.A. and A.B.A. Shall apply to all entries.

Division I Chickens- Large Fowl
American: Buckeye, Chanteclers, Delaware, Dominique, Holland, Java, Jersey Giant, Lamona, New Hampshire, Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red or White, Wyandotte.
English: Australorp, Cornish, Dorking, Orpington, Red Cap, Sussex
Mediterranean: Ancona, Andalusian, Catalana, Leghorn, Minorca, Sicilian Buttercup, Spanish
Asiatic:Brahma, Cochin, Langshan
Continental: Campine, Crevecoeurs, Faverolle, Hamburg, Houdan, La Fleche, Lakenvelder, Polish (Bearded and Non Bearded) Barnevelders, Welsummers
All Other Standard Breeds: Ameraucana, Araucana, Aseel, Cubalaya, Malay, Modern Game, Naked Neck, Old English Game, Phoenix, Shamo, Sultan, Sumatra, Yokohama
Miscellaneous and Non- Standard Breeds
Division II Bantams
Single Comb Clean Legged: Ancona, Andalusian, Campine,Catalanas, Delawares, Dorking, Dutch, Hollands, Japanese, Java, Jersey Giant, Jungle Fowl, Lakenvelder, Lamona, Leghorn, Minorca, Naked Neck, New Hampshire, Orpington, Phoenix, Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Spanish Sussex, Welsummers, White Faced Black Spanish
Rose Comb Clean Legged: Ancona, Belgian Bearded D’Anver, Dominiques, Dorking, Red Cap, Rhode Island Red or White, Rosecomb, Sebright, Hamburg, Leghorn, Minorca, Wyandotte
All Other Combed Clean Legged:Ameraucana, Araucana, Buckeyes, Cornish, Crevecoeur, Cubalaya, Houdan, La Fleche, Malay, Polish, Shamo, Sumatra, Sicilian Buttercups, Yokohama
Feather Legged: Booted, Belgian Bearded D’Uccle, Brahma, Cochin, Faverolle, Langshan, Silkie, Sultan
Game Bantams- Modern Games, Old English Games, American Games
Division III Waterfowl
Heavy Ducks: Pekin, Aylesbury, Rouen, Muscovy, Saxony, Silver Appleyard
Medium Ducks- Cayuga, Crested,Swedish, Buff
Light Ducks: Campbell, Magpie, Runner, Welsh Harlequin
Bantam Ducks: Call, East India, Mallard
Heavy Geese: African, Embden, Toulouse
Medium Geese:Sebastopol, Pilgrim, American Buff, Saddleback Pomeranian
Light Geese: Canada, Chinese, Egyptian, Tufted Roman
Division IV Barnyard Mix
Large Chicken
Bantam
Waterfowl
Other
Division V Show Turkeys
Standard Turkeys: Black, Bronze, Bourbon Red, Narragansett, Royal Palm, Slate, and Beltsville Small White, White Holland
Division VI Guineas
Pearl,, White and Lavender
Division VII Pigeons
Fancy: Budapest, Copuchin, English Trumpeter, Fantail, Frillback, Jacobin, King, and Modena
Rare Ice: Arc Angels
Performance: Birmingham Roller, Racing Homer
Utility: Swiss Modena
Division VIII Game Birds
Pheasants
Doves
Quail
Chukars
Division IX Eggs
White- One Dozen
Brown – One Dozen
Colored – One Dozen
Any Other- One Dozen

COMMUNITY OPEN CLASS RABBITS – DEPARTMENT Q
$0.50 per entry all money will go back to placing jackpot
It is preferred that all Open Class entries be made online at montezuma.fairentry.com
by July 12, 2018. Entries will be taken day of show within the posted time on the schedule and will close 30 minutes prior to show.
All entries must be listed on the entry form by Class, age and tattoo.
The open rabbit show will follow all ARBA show guidelines and classes.
All rabbits are subject to a health inspection
Substitutions may be made only in the same Class and sex and must be recorded with the superintendent at the time entries are brought to the fair.
All rabbits must have a permanent, legible tattoo in the left ear.
Open rabbit division will be a carrying cage show. No pens will be provided.

4-H/FFA Classes
General Exhibits
All general exhibits follow the Colorado State Fair rules and regulations. Please find these websites helpful for your project. If you still need help please reach out to your leader and/or the extension office. www.colorado 4h.org and http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf

Animal and Fowl – Department R
“The Montezuma County Fair Board in cooperation with Montezuma County 4-H Program ask for your cooperation in minimizing the use of adult assistance in preparing animals for show at the fair. We understand the younger exhibitors will probably need some assistance. Helping an exhibitor in such a way that he/she is learning the techniques of properly preparing an exhibit is an important part of the total project experience. When an adult lends the assistance in the process, then it becomes a contest among adults, and we have lost the teaching and learning aspect of 4-H/FFA exhibits. Since this is a 4-H/FFA Show, the goal of the Montezuma County Fair Board is to direct the fair in such a way that it is a positive learning experience for our young exhibitors.”

NOTE: The following rules apply to all 4-H and FFA members regardless of animal or fowl species shown
Disqualification may result if found in violation, ultimate and final decision will be made by the Montezuma County Fair Board if stated violation cannot be handled at the superintendent level.
Eligibility: Youth exhibiting in 4-H/FFA animal or fowl departments must be a bona fide member of the Montezuma or Dolores Counties 4-H or FFA programs and have not reached their 19th birthday as of 1/1 of current year to be eligible to compete. Members must be enrolled in the project, which is being exhibited and be in good standing under 4-H/FFA guidelines. The 4-H project leader, Extension Agent or FFA Advisor must certify members, at the time of entry to the Fair.
4-H and FFA members must turn in an “up-to-date” record by July 12, 2018 @ 4 p.m. for a pass/fail review. If a member chooses not to turn in an up-to-date record, the member has also made the choice not to participate in any 4-H and/or FFA fair shows.
4-H and/or FFA members must own all animals or fowl shown by a 4-H or FFA member.
Exhibitors must be present to show their own animals or fowl. If an exhibitor is unable to show or has two entries in the same class, an animal or fowl may be shown by another eligible 4-H or FFA member who is registered and in good standing in Montezuma County or Dolores County. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to notify the superintendent no less than 30 minutes prior to the class. The superintendent or judge will make no attempt to locate an exhibitor, nor place an animal or fowl in any Class.
Members must meet ownership dates specific to the species shown. Each exhibitor is required to turn in a bill of sale for each animal at tag in.
No animal shall be shown in both breeding and market classes. All class designations will be made at the time of entry on July 12, 2018. All members showing in a breeding class must also be enrolled in a breeding project for that species with the exception of Rabbits.
Exhibitors are prohibited from showing unethically fitted animals or fowl, or animals or fowl of an ineligible age. “Unethical practices” will be grounds for dismissal of the exhibitor and the exhibit. “Unethical practices” are: doctoring, drugging or injecting show animals for body “fill-ins”, filling the abdominal cavity with air, or the alteration, changing, defacing, bleaching, shading, dying, frosting, or any other modification of the markings of an anatomical structure of show animals, such as blowing binder twine, wood chips or cork on the legs to make them heavier boned, and artificial tail fins to make rump appear longer and more level. The use of adhesives to bone-up legs and make tail fins is acceptable, as long as ingredients foreign to leg hair and tail fin are not used. Adding hair is considered foreign to the animal, as well as any type of injection and/or external application of oils, glycerin or similar substance for body “fill-ins”, or for edematous condition.
All animals or fowl must be disease and pest free upon entering the fairgrounds. Superintendents may dismiss or remove any animal or fowl found to be diseased, pest ridden or otherwise in bad health, with the assistance of the vet on call.
Each exhibitor is required to check in with the department superintendent upon arrival to obtain entry number or tag, and pen assignment. Pen assignment does not apply to dog or horse exhibitors. No animal or fowl will be allowed in stalls or pens prior to scheduled entry times. Once animals or fowl are checked in at the Montezuma County Fair, they are not permitted to be loaded into a trailer for any reason. (Except for animals trailered to and from main arena for show or sale. Animals must be unloaded immediately.)
Market beef, goats, sheep, and swine will be weighed by fair management. Animals will be given one weigh-in. There will be NO re-weighs.
All animals or fowl must be brought to the fair reasonably clean, and have the preliminary clipping and grooming done. All exhibitors must groom and fit livestock in designated areas only.
Uncontrollable animals or fowl will be dismissed from the fairgrounds, if they pose a threat to the safety of other animals or fowl, exhibitors, or fair visitors. Nose rings or tongs will not be allowed, except for bulls, as a means of controlling the animal.
All exhibitors named as owner will accept and acknowledge responsibility for the custody, care, and feeding of their animal(s). Exhibitors are expected to have prepared their own project animal for exhibition. While on the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, it is expected that animals exhibited in any show be washed, trained, fitted, and dressed for show competition by the exhibitor. Senior/Experienced members are encouraged to provide assistance and support for younger members.
Family members can help with tasks such as verbal support, leading animals, feed and watering. (All feeding must be in respective barns/feeding area at the discretion of the superintendent.)
If, for educational purposes, an exhibitor would need help from someone other than another member, he/she may contact the Livestock Superintendent to obtain permission for assistance. Assistance may only be provided by immediate family members (father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, sister, brother, aunts, uncles, grandparents or legal guardian of exhibitor – this does not include hired family employees). The Superintendent must be notified of the assistance provided and the exhibitor/owner must be present when family member(s), 4-H Club Leader(s), FFA Advisor(s) and Superintendent(s) are aiding with the exhibitor’s animal. Only the exhibitor with the animal is allowed in the show ring and photo area.
Superintendents have the responsibility to determine that said help and/or assistance is educational/demonstrational and youth is present at all times if and when an adult is assisting with the livestock exhibit.
At any time if any animal becomes unsafe and jeopardizes the safety of anyone or itself, it is our utmost goal that anyone and everyone one will aid in the immediate safety of the animal and people.
If an animal or fowl is unopposed in a Class, the placing may be made at the judge’s discretion as determined by the quality of the animal or fowl.
Manure Removal: A designated location will be provided for the disposing of manure. Manure must be taken to this area via wheelbarrow or other conveyance.
Pen set up before the fair and clean up on Sunday following release time of Sunday, August 5 at 9:00 a.m. is the responsibility of the beef, goat, rabbit, poultry, sheep, and swine exhibitors. Set up times will be announced in advance. Failure to appear may result in failure to have stall or pen space available for the exhibitor at the fair. Failure to help with cleanup may result in a monetary fine at the discretion of the superintendent, Montezuma County Fair Board, and the Extension office.
Exhibit barns for beef, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine are for exhibition of the animals or fowl only. No unattended feed stored, or in stalls or pens will be allowed to remain in the exhibit barns. Exhibitors are responsible for checking with the superintendent about feeding practices in each species. Unattended feed left, without prior approval, will be removed. No equipment, feed, tack or personal belongings will be allowed in the aisles. As space allows, areas will be designated by each superintendent for tack, personal items, etc.
Parents and family members are encouraged to enjoy and join in on fair activities. They are reminded the care of animals or fowl is the 4-H/FFA member’s responsibility, as the individual’s capabilities allow.
No animal may be released from the fair until release date of 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the forfeiture of all premiums and ribbons! Exception of bucks, boars, billys, rams and Bulls for breeding class, due to animal safety. Bucks, boars, billys, rams and bulls will come and go day of show, animals will not be given a pen on site.

NOTE: The remaining general 4-H/FFA Animal and Fowl Rules apply only to market beef, goat, sheep and swine.

4-H and FFA market beef, goat, sheep and swine will be weighed one (1) time only on official scales during the published weigh in time for each individual species. The Fair Board will appoint a weigh master. Market classes will be determined following each species’ weigh in time.
Members may tag in up to 6 animals per species, but only exhibit a maximum of 4 market beef, 4 market lambs, 4 market hogs, and 4 market goats at the Montezuma County Fair. Members must designate which animals will be used for the Montezuma County Fair at the time of tag-in, but may tag in as many animals as they wish for the Colorado State Fair.
No animal shall be shown in both breeding and market classes. All class designations will be made at the time of entry on July 12, 2018. All members showing in a breeding class must also be enrolled in a breeding project for that species with the exception of Rabbits.
Any animal underweight or overweight will be put in an under or heavy weight class. Animals will not be moved to open. Any animal not meeting the weight requirements are not eligible for the sale.

4-H/FFA SHOWMANSHIP & SHOW DRESS – GUIDELINES
NOTE: The following rules apply to all 4-H and FFA members regardless of animal or fowl species shown.
Eligibility: To show in an individual species Showmanship Class, 4-H and FFA members must be enrolled in the project. Exhibitors must show in Showmanship Classes.
Exhibitors must show his/her own animal or fowl. Exhibitors may show either a breeding or market animal or fowl in Showmanship. In the case of an animals death a member may show another members animal in order to complete their project.
Showmanship Classes will be divided by age group as evenly as possible in each species; exception is horse and dog projects, where specific age groups are identified. Top two exhibitors in each Class or age group will compete for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Showman in each species.
Exhibitors are required to wear the appropriate show dress for the individual species classes.

GRAND ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Showman in dog, alpaca, rabbit, fowl, beef, goat, horse, sheep and swine qualify for the Grand Round Robin contest.
Qualifiers for the Round Robin contest must contact their superintendent immediately after qualifying to state if he/she will compete. Previous Round Robin contest overall winners are not eligible to compete.
Superintendents will record the all placings in the overall individual species showmanship contest.
If either the Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Showman in each species is ineligible or chooses not to participate in the Round Robin contests, the third place exhibitor in the overall species showmanship contest becomes eligible for Round Robin contests and so on.

SUPREME EXHIBITOR
4-H members only
Species: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat
All 4-H members that show at the Montezuma County Fair can compete for this award that is given at the Annual 4-H Achievement night. This special award will be given to the top point winner in each species. Calculations for this award will be given in; Showmanship, Regular show class placing- (breeding or market), Written Test, Educational Poster contest and Record Book judging. Members must participate in each category in order to qualify for this award.

BRED and FED PROGRAM
The Bred and Fed program will include the market beef, market goats, market lambs, market rabbits, and market swine for the 2018 Montezuma County Fair.
Animals must be bred and purchased in Montezuma or Dolores Counties, or bred and raised by exhibitor in Montezuma or Dolores Counties.
Each exhibitor is responsible for providing a bill of sale on all animals purchased for this program at the time of tag in. Bill of sale must include the breeder’s name, physical address, date, and be signed by the breeder.
All general and specific rules as specified in the fair book will apply to this program.

4-H/FFA CATTLE (BEEF)
Exhibitors may exhibit no more than four breeding animals per Breeding Class
Breeds will be separated if there are enough entries.
Animal must be of normal size, weight, and condition for its class and age.
SHOW DRESS: Cowboy hat or bare headed, long or short sleeved button down or snap shirt, and western style pants in good condition, or official FFA dress. Leather show halters with leather lead rope for beef in the ring.
NOTE: Classes may be combined, added, or dropped at the discretion of the superintendent.

4-H/FFA BREEDING BEEF
Bulls, calved after 1/1/18
Bulls, calved between 7/1 & 12/31/17
Bulls, calved between 1/1 & 6/30/17
Heifers, calved after 1/1/18
Heifers, calved between 1/1/ & 6/30/17
Heifers calved between 7/1 & 12/31/17
Cow/Calf (dam not to exceed 6 years of age)

4-H/FFA DAIRY CATTLE
SHOW DRESS: No caps or hats. White shirt, pants and shoes. Leather halter with leather lead rope on animal in ring.
Bull, under 1 year
Heifer calf, under 1 year
Heifers, over 1 year
Cow, 2 years & over

4-H/FFA MARKET BEEF
(minimum weight 1,000 pounds)
All market beef, classes to be determined by WEIGHT. Show order will be light to heavy.
Rate of Gain- All 4-H and FFA Market Beef that are tagged and weighed in for participation in the Montezuma County Fair are eligible for the Rate of Gain contest. The official weighs from the February 4, 2018 and July 31, 2018 will be used to calculate the daily rate of gain. The Market Beef with the highest daily gain will be awarded Grand Champion Rate of Gain. Winner will be announced during the Awards ceremony before the Junior Livestock Auction
Carcass Contest- All market beef that are shown at the Montezuma County Fair and are sent to a local processor are eligible for this contest. All beef Carcasses will be judged by the Beef Superintendent or Designee with emphasis on education for the members present. The Beef Superintendent or designee will compile all needed data and all tabulations will be sent to CSU for final ranking. Winners of the Carcass Contest will be announced at the Annual Achievement Night or when final rankings become available. An Extension Staff member will be present to serve as the final decision at all evaluations. All Market members are encouraged to attend these evaluations. Date and times will be sent out through the Extension Office when they become available.

4-H/FFA FOWL
NOTE: All general rules for 4-H/FFA animal and poultry exhibitors apply to this department.
This division is open to poultry owned by members enrolled in a 4-H/ FFA poultry project
All entries are due to the Extension Office by Thursday, July 12, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
All entries shall include the sex, class, breed and the variety of the bird.
Definitions and judging procedure as described in the latest edition of the A.P.A. and A.B.A. shall apply to ALL entries.
Definitions:
Cockerel (male) or Pullet (female) – birds less than one (1) year of age.
Cock(male) or Hen (female) – birds older than one (1) year of age.
Breeding Trio – one (1) male and two (2) female birds of same breed and age variety.
Meat Pen (ALL market poultry) – three (3) birds of same breed, sex, age and variety.
Fryer Pen – consists of three (3) birds with collective weights between 13 pounds 14 ounces and 18.0 pounds. This gives each chicken in the pen a weight range of 4.5 to 6 pounds. Each bird must reach a minimum weight of 4.5 pounds.
Roaster Pen – consists of three (3) birds with collective weights between 18 pounds 3 ounces and 27 pounds. This gives each bird in the pen a weight range between 6.1 and 9.0 pounds.
Market and Meat class Definitions – Market/meat chickens, turkeys and ducks will be judged on meat quality and market readiness ONLY. Pure breeds, commercial hybrids and cross breeds are acceptable.
Turkey Pens-Minimum weight 15 lbs per bird, maximum 40 lbs
Duck Pens-No minimum or maximum weights
Ownership dates:
Breeding Poultry: All birds shall be owned and possessed by the member by May 1, 2018
Market Turkeys – earliest HATCH date is February 15, 2018, and must be owned and possessed by the member by April 15, 2018 in order for the Poults to be of appropriate market age (24 weeks max). A receipt showing date of purchase must accompany the entry when turned into the Extension Office.
Market Ducks: earliest HATCH date is March 15, 2018, and must be owned and possessed by the member by April 15, 2018, in order to be appropriate market age (20 weeks max). A receipt showing date of purchase must accompany the entry when turned into the Extension Office.
Market Chickens: All market chicks will be ordered by the Superintendent through the Extension Office. There will be 2 available dates for chicks in order to give members a better chance at having both a fryer and roaster pen. Dates will be dependant on hatchery dates and will be chosen to provide age appropriate birds for each class.(under 10 weeks of age for fryers and 8 to 12 weeks of age for roasters.) Members do not have to have both pens in order to show. Chicks will be available in multiples of 5 with a minimum amount for each member to be 5. Orders for the market chicks with payment shall be to the Extension Office no later than 4:00 p.m.on May 1, 2018.
Exhibited birds may be shown in breeding or market class but not both.
Birds may only be shown by their owners.
Breeding exhibitors may enter no more than two (2) birds per CLASS: i.e., Exhibitor may enter two (2) Plymouth Rock, Barred pullets AND two (2) Plymouth Rock, Barred, Cockerel, Hens and Cocks.
Market exhibitors may enter no more than one (1) pen of birds per CLASS; i.e., Exhibitor may enter one pen of turkeys, one pen of ducks, one pen of fryers and one pen of roasters.
Champion and Reserve Champion of breed will be chosen in each breed. A Champion will be selected in Standard Chicken, Bantam Chickens, Breeding Waterfowl and Breeding Turkeys. Overall Grand Champion Breeding Fowl will be selected from the above four classes. Overall Market Poultry will be selected from the Champion and Reserve Champions of the exhibited market classes.
Showmanship is required for all 4-H/FFA exhibitors. Classes will be divided into junior, intermediate and senior divisions. Ribbons will be awarded in each division for champion and reserve.Rosettes will be given for the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Showman. The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Showman will be selected based upon the judges score sheets.
Additional poultry classes may be established as warranted by entries. Classes will be based upon breeds entered. Classes may be combined, added or dropped at the discretion of the Superintendent.
No “for sale signs” shall be placed on market pens until after the completion of the Junior Livestock Auction. Breeding birds may have “for sale signs” placed immediately following the show.
All sales of breeding animals will be approved, through the superintendent. Montezuma County Fair Board is not liable for any transactions.
The superintendent will have the “for sale” signs on hand and no personal information will be placed on sign.

Poultry Poster Contest
Entries will be accepted during the poultry check-in-times.
The purpose of this contest is to provide the public with information on poultry and waterfowl. Information on the posters may include any subject related to poultry, such as breeds, health basic care, incubation, etc.
No limit to number of posters entered.
Posters are to be on standard poster board of any color.
All posters shall be displayed in the poultry barn.
Placement ribbons and champion and reserve shall be awarded to the best posters.

Poultry Quiz
The written test is designed to provide an opportunity for the youth enrolled in 4-H/FFA to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the poultry project/industry. It is hoped that this written test will provide a rewarding experience for the contestants.
Examples of quiz questions: parts of the poultry and breed characteristics, health and general poultry care.
Ribbons will be awarded to 1-5 places with rosettes to champion and reserve awarded to the top scoring individuals. Results of the poultry quiz will be posted in the poultry barn on August 4, 2018.
The written test shall be given by the superintendent during the week.

Supreme Poultry Award
This special award shall be awarded to the top point winner enrolled in the poultry project. Calculations for this award are based upon the following:
Class placing, showmanship placing, attendance of meetings, record book scores, poultry quiz and poster contest.
This award will be given at the Annual Achievement Night in October.

Eggs –
White – one dozen
Brown – one dozen
Colored – one dozen
Any other – one dozen

4-H/FFA GOATS & DAIRY GOATS
NOTE: All general rules for 4-H/FFA animal and fowl exhibitors apply to this Department.
Members enrolled in dairy, market or fleece goat project are required to enter showmanship in addition to any other Class.
All goats, except fleece goats, will be shown fully clipped, done prior to entering the fairgrounds.
Members must provide adequate feeders and water containers for their animals.
All grooming supplies and equipment must be located in area designated by the superintendent.
No hay or feeds can be stored inside the barn.
NOTE: Any doe 24 months of age or older that has never freshened cannot be shown.
A mandatory, supervised milk-out is required for senior does the evening prior to showing see superintendent for time and location information.
STARTING 2019 ALL goats must have a scrapies tag. Market animals must have them in at tag in. Should one fall out it is the exhibitors responsibility to get it replaced.
SHOW DRESS: No caps or hats. Long or short sleeved button down or snap shirt, long western style pants in good condition, or official FFA dress.
Classes:
Junior Does- DOES THAT HAVE NEVER FRESHENED
Junior does – birth to under 4 months
Junior does – 4 months to under 8 months
Junior does – 8 months to 12 months
Junior does – 1 year to 24 months
SENIOR DOES – DOES THAT HAVE FRESHENED ONCE OR MORE
Senior does – under 2 years
Senior does – 2 years and under 3 years
Senior does – 3 years and under 5 years
Senior does – 5 years and older

4-H/FFA DAIRY GOAT MILK PRODUCTION
All 4-H/FFA senior dairy goat projects are eligible
Entries will be milked-out under supervision of the superintendent.
Milk collections will be weighed night of check-in and the next morning following judging on the same scale by the superintendent, with the contestant present.
Does’ score will be tabulated as follows: p.m. and a.m. milk weights plus number of days since freshening times.
An award will be given for the Best Milk Producer.

4-H/FFA MARKET GOATS
(minimum weight 50 pounds, maximum weight 115 pounds)
Only wethers or does may be shown; no bucks.
Market goats must be less than 1 year of age, no yearling teeth allowed.
All goats will be required to have horns tipped blunt, no sharp points allowed. De-horning is recommended. Length of horn is at the discretion of the superintendent. No dehorning or cutting of horns will be allowed on the fairgrounds. All wethers must be banded by the time of tag-in.
Identification will be by tag in the ear.
SHOW DRESS: No caps or hats. Long or short-sleeved button down or snap shirt, western style pants in good condition or official FFA dress.
Classes:
Lightweight wethers or does
Medium weight wethers or does
Heavy weight wethers or does

4-H/FFA BREEDING GOATS
Classes:
Does under 12 months
Does over 12 months
Bucks under 12 months
Bucks over 12 months
4-H/FFA PYGMY GOATS
Classes:
Junior goats – under two years
Senior goats – two year & older

4-H/FFA HORSE
All State 4-H Horse rules will be followed regardless of circumstances.
Member age groups are as of January 1 of the current year.
Ribbons will be awarded using the American Ribbon System which is a placing system.
Stallions over one year of age will not be allowed to show in any class.
All exhibitors must comply with county regulations and rules set by the Montezuma County Fair Board.
Exhibitors may enter English, Western and Gymkhana classes. Points will be totaled either English, Western or Gymkhana. Declaration of which Class exhibitor wants to take points in must be made before the start of the Show.
Entries are due July 12, 2018 by 4:00 p.m.
Classes may be combined, added, or dropped at the discretion of the superintendent. A walk trot group will be offered for each class, at the discretion of the superintendent.

Showmanship
Western Division
Western Horsemanship
Western Riding
Western Reining
Trail
English Division
English Equitation
English Show Hack
English Control
Trail
Working Ranch Horse Division
Ranch Horsemanship
Ranch Pleasure
Ranch Trail
Ranch Penning/Sorting
Performance Division (Helmets are required)
Barrels
Poles
Flag Race
Keyhole

4-H/FFA RABBITS
NOTE: All general rules for 4-H/FFA animal and fowl exhibitors apply to this Department.
● This division is open to rabbits owned by members enrolled in 4H/FFA Rabbit projects in Montezuma and Dolores Counties.
● All rabbits are subject to a health inspection.
● All rabbits must have a permanent, legible tattoo in the left ear and these tattoos must be recorded with the show Superintendent.
● All entries must be in the Extension Office by July 12, 2018 by 4:00 p.m.
● All entries must be listed by Breed, Variety, Sex (Buck, Doe) and age (Jr, Int, Sr) and tattoo numbers of each rabbit must be on the entry form.
● All rabbits must be checked into the fair and given their pen assignments by the Superintendent or assistant.
● Substitutions may be made only in same class and sex and must be recorded with the Superintendent at the time entries are brought to the fair.
● Classes will be provided for all breeds, and varieties recognized by the American Rabbit
Breeders Association at the time of judging. All judging including Showmanship and Meat Pen will follow the guidelines of the American Rabbit Breeders Association’s current Standard of Perfection. Ribbons will be awarded for each place except disqualified animals.
● All 4H/FFA exhibitors must enter Showmanship Class. A Grand Champion and
Reserve Grand Champion Showman will be selected.
● The judge shall select the best of each Breed and the best Opposite Sex of each
breed. The best of each Breed shall go back for judging and a Grand and Reserve Grand
Champion will be selected.
●No animal may be released from the Fair until release time on the last day of the Fair. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the forfeiture of all awards, premiums and ribbons.
● Rabbits entered in 4H/FFA division will not be eligible to enter the Open Class Division, unless they have placed 1st or 2nd in their Class in 4H/FFA Division and the open division entry fees are paid. (OPEN CLASS ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN DAY OF SHOW)

SHOW DRESS: No caps or hats. Long sleeved button down or snap shirt, long western style pants in good condition, or official FFA dress.

4-H & FFA RABBIT MEAT CLASS
Exhibitors in 4H/FFA Meat Class must own, and have possession of the doe(s) by April 15, 2018. All rabbits in the Meat Pen must have been offspring from the Exhibitors registered doe(s). Registration of the doe to the extension office must be completed by April 16, 2018.
Meat pens shall consist of three (3) rabbits of the same breed, and variety. Age limit 70 days, with a minimum weight of 3.5 pounds and maximum weight of 5.5 pounds. All rabbits will be weighed by the judge at the time of judging.
Blue and red ribbon meat pens are eligible for the livestock sale, if all exhibitor requirements are met. Exhibitors may only sell one trio or market animal.
Exhibitors in 4H/FFA division may enter up to four market pens.

4-H & FFA RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP CLASS
Class will be divided into junior (8-10), intermediate (11-13), and senior 14-18).

SUPREME RABBIT EXHIBITOR
This special award shall be given to the top point winner enrolled in the Rabbit project at the Annual Achievement Night in October. Calculations for this award are based upon the following:
Points will be earned in the following categories:
Showmanship – 100 points possible
Market/Breeding Class Highest Placing- 100 points possible
Rabbit Test- 100 points possible
The rabbit test will be given the day of check-in of rabbits.
Breed ID Contest – 50 points possible
Will be held day of rabbit show
Record Book – 100 points possible
Points will be awarded after judging of all books is complete

4-H & FFA PET RABBIT
This project is designed for members who want to learn more about how to care for rabbits. Rabbits may be exhibited at fair and shown in showmanship class.

4-H & FFA SHEEP
Starting 2019 ALL sheep must have a scrapies tag. Market animals must have them in at tag in. Should one fall out it is the exhibitors responsibility to get it replaced.
Sheep with a rectal prolapse will be released from the fair and may not remain in the barn or be shown. A slight amount of rectal tissue that protrudes when the lamb is laying down, but then retracts without assistance upon standing, will not be considered a prolapse for this purpose. The following will be used as a guideline to determine occurrence of a rectal prolapse: “A rectal prolapse is defined as an inversion of the rectum that protrudes 4cm (1.6 inches) or more outside the body and remains exterior to the body while the animal is standing.” Discretion will be left up to the superintendent and vet on call for the fair.

SHOW DRESS: No caps or hats. Long or short-sleeved button down or snap shirt, long western style pants in good condition, or official FFA dress. No show halters or collars on sheep in the ring.

4-H & FFA BREEDING SHEEP
Junior ram, under 1 year of age
Senior ram, over 1 year of age
Junior ewe, under 1 year of age
Senior ewe, over 1 year of age

4-H & FFA MARKET SHEEP
(minimum weight 100 pounds, there shall be no maximum weight- exceptions Haired, Southdown and Southdown Cross minimum weight 70 lbs, ).
Lambs must still have lamb teeth present at time of show. No testicles allowed in body cavity. Classes may be broken down into black face, white face, speckled, haired, southdown, and cross breed at the discretion of superintendent.
All market sheep MUST have ¼” or less of wool.
All market sheep MUST be shorn within 30 days prior to weigh-in.
All wether or ewe lambs
Market Classes to be determined after official weigh in by superintendent.

4-H & FFA SWINE
SHOW DRESS: No caps or hats. Long or short sleeved, button down or snap shirt, western style pants in good condition, or official FFA dress. Bats or pig sticks only in show ring.

The Montezuma County Fair Board reserves the right to combine or add breed classes.
STARTING 2019 ALL PIGS MUST BE EAR NOTCHED TO SHOW AT THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY FAIR.
4-H & FFA BREEDING SWINE
Gilt, farrowed after 1/1/18
Sow, any age (Will only be at Fairgrounds day of show)
Jr Boar, farrowed after 1/1/18 (Will only be at Fairgrounds day of show)
Sr Boar, farrowed after 1/1/17 (Will only be at Fairgrounds day of show)
4-H & FFA MARKET SWINE
(minimum weight 220 pounds, maximum weight 280 pounds)
Divisions:
Light weight
Medium weight
Heavyweight

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE – DEPARTMENT S
MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
Youth must be a bona fide member and in good standing of the 4-H and/or FFA program.
Members must meet ownership dates specific to the species shown.
Members must meet all tag, tattoo, and/or weigh dates and times.
Members required to attend the Quality Assurance workshops must have met this requirement.
Members must have a “Quality Assurance Certification and Statement of Disclosure” form on file in the Montezuma County Extension office or with FFA chapter advisors each year.
4-H and FFA members must turn in an up-to-date record by the second Thursday in July for a pass/fail review. If a member chooses not to turn in an up-to-date record, the member has also made the choice not to participate in the current year 4-H and/or FFA fair shows as well as the junior livestock sale.
Member must have brought into the Extension Office signed buyer letter showing proof of delivery of fair poster by 4:00 p.m. July 19, 2018.
Members must weigh animals during designated fair weigh-in times. All market animals are given one (1) weigh-in opportunity and are to be weighed only on the official scale.
Members must participate, and show their own animal in showmanship
NOTE: If a member chooses not to meet any of the above requirements, the member has also made the choice to not participate in the Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Sale.
ANIMAL/FOWL ELIGIBILITY:
Animals or fowl must be owned by the member by specified ownership dates.
Animal or fowl must be tagged, tattooed and/or weighed on specified dates.
Even though qualified animals will be sold by the head all fair market weights must be met; beef – 1000 pounds minimum weight; goats – 50 pounds minimum weight with a 115 maximum weight; sheep – 100 pounds minimum weight , exceptions Haired, Southdown and Southdown Cross minimum weight 70 lbs ;swine -220 pounds minimum with a 280 pound maximum weight.
Market fowl must be a pen of three (same sex, breed, color, etc.)
Market rabbits must be a pen of three (breed, color, etc.)
Market animals or fowl must receive a blue or red ribbon to qualify for the sale. All animals or fowl must be in good health.
NOTE: Animals or fowl not meeting these requirements are not eligible for the Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Sale.

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE RULES:
All Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions and Champion, Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Fed in all species must sell unless the exhibitor pulls completely out of the livestock sale. In the event an exhibitor has more than one Grand Champion the exhibitor must indicate which animal is to be sold, the member has within the hour of the conclusion of the last show he/she has animals or fowl entered. In the event an exhibitor has a Grand and Reserve Champion in any of these species that Grand Champion must sell. If cards are not turned in on time for Grand or Reserve Champions, a lower place animal from any species will not be allowed to sale by that same exhibitor.
All members selling animals or fowl are responsible for loading, care and safekeeping until delivered to the buyer. Members are responsible for death loss until delivered into the buyer’s truck or arrival to the location specified by the buyer.
The Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Sale will be clerked and handled by a team of volunteers on behalf of 4-H and FFA.
A 6% sale commission will be assessed to cover sale costs, advertising/public relations, and scholarship funding. These funds may also be used for show improvements as allowed for by the 4-H/FFA stakeholders.
Members may sell only one animal or meat pen of three (3). An animal or fowl’s placing in its class will determine its order in the sale, with the exception of champion and reserve champion bred & fed market beef, sheep, swine and goats.
Official fair entry weight will be used as the sale weights.
All drug or feed additives used must comply with current government regulations. If the USDA meat inspector condemns a carcass, the member will reimburse the buyer the full purchase price of the animal or fowl. The member will be banned from all future Montezuma County Junior Livestock Sales. The member will also be subject to federal fines and/or imprisonment outlined by the law.
Members are responsible for turning sale designation card in to the show secretary, which animal or fowl he/she will sell within one hour of the conclusion of the species show. Exception- Rabbits and Poultry will turn sale designation card in to the superintendent within one hour following the show. Failure to turn in the completed Sale Designation Card within the specified time frame means the member has chosen not to sell in the Junior Livestock Sale. In the event the member is competing in more than one species, the member has until the conclusion of the last show he/she has animals or fowl entered. There will be no substitutions for animals or fowl once the member has specified the animal or fowl to be sold.
Members will sell his/her animal or fowl in the order as listed on the official sale sheet.
Members are responsible for checking the sale order to make sure they are properly listed with the correct animal or fowl prior to the start of the junior livestock sale. Members are also responsible for notifying the sale management prior to the start of the junior livestock sale if an error exists.
Members must be showmanship ready for the Junior Livestock Sale in order to present his/her animal or fowl and him/herself in the best possible light to the buyers and spectators.
No private treaties will be allowed of breeding and/or market animals or fowl during the Montezuma County Fair.
Any consignee of an animal to the auction who withdraws an animal from the sale without written permission of the Montezuma County Extension Office shall be banned from showing any animal(s) in the market classes at the Montezuma County Fair for a 2 year period.
Buy Back Program
This program is set up to benefit the BUYERS of the Junior Livestock sale. It is designed to give the Buyers that do not have a need for multiple animals an option to support the 4-H/FFA members by purchasing animals but not having to take possession of the purchased animal.
The “Buy back” bid is sent out prior to the County Fair for any person or business to submit a bid. The successful bidder must be willing to take all species that are designated for “Buy Back”. The successful bidder has a set price that they will pay for animals that the Sale Buyer does not need. The “Buy Back” Bidder is purchasing the animal directly from the Buyer for the amount of the “Buy Back” Bid.
Example- Chicken House Antiques thinks that Annie did a wonderful job on her steer project and decided that they want to support her, but they don’t have a freezer big enough for a whole steer. They know that the “Buy Back” price for the year has been set at $0.90 per pound. Annie’s steer weighs 1200 pounds so they know that the “Buy Back” price will be $1080.00. They have a budget of $1500.00 to spend so they purchase Annie’s Steer for $2600.00.
Chicken House Antiques writes a check for $1520.00 and the “Buy Back’ Bidder writes a check for 1080.00 and the “Buy Back” bidder takes ownership of the Steer. Total sale price of Annie’s steer is $2600.00, but the “Buy Back” Bidder has helped Chicken House Antiques stay within their budget and still support Annie by purchasing an animal at the Junior Livestock Sale.
The Buy Back Price will be listed on the Sale Sheets after acceptance of the ‘Buy Back” Bid by the Junior Livestock Sale Committee and is listed for the Convenience of the Livestock Buyer ONLY so they may quickly figure their expenditures. If your animal is placed in the “ Buy Back” program by the Buyer it becomes the property of the ‘Buy Back” bidder. The “Buy Back” Bidder MAY decide to offer the animal back to the member at the price of their choosing. IF the animals will be offered to the members the times and prices will be announced at the Mandatory Sale meeting Saturday morning.
It is NOT/ NEVER appropriate to ask a BUYER to place an animal on the “Buy Back” Program or too expect that you will be able to purchase your animal back from the “Buy Back” bidder. This is a COURTESY if offered to the members. All Market Livestock that are sold at the Junior Livestock Sale should be viewed as terminal.

Herdsmanship
The purpose of this contest is to encourage cooperation, fellowship, and teamwork among exhibitors in developing and maintain a display of their species and stalling areas. It also promotes pride and enthusiasm for the industry and rewards those exhibitors that achieve this purpose. Herdsmanship duties are the primary responsibility of the livestock exhibitor. The herdsmanship awards should be held in high regard and sponsored by the Fair Board.
Herdsmanship will be divided into two categories: individual and barn awards.
Individual: One top individual member 4-H or FFA per species will be determined by meeting all the requirements below. Beef, Sheep, Goats, Swine, Poultry, and Rabbit members will be eligible for this award. This member will be presented with a trophy buckle during their achievement night.
Each member may only enter one species to participate in the herdsmanship award. Should an exhibitor have more than one species at fair they must designate on entry which species they would like to participate in.
The Herdsmanship contest will start on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. and will conclude Sunday at 12:00 p.m.
In the event of a tie showmanship score will be used to break the tie.
Division Points Definition Judging Time Judges
Animals 15 Fed, Water, Clean, Comfortable Tuesday-Sunday 2
Stalls and Pens 15 Clean pen, alleys, Signs displayed Tuesday-Sunday
Member 15 Appearance, courtesy, attitude Show 2
Educational Effect 15 Poster displaying an educational topic about their species. Tuesday 2
Pen Set Up 10 Member will be present and helping. During Pen set up 1
Pen Tear Down 10 Member will be present and helping. During Pen tear down
Interview 20 Interview Tuesday 2

Definitions:
Animals – clean at all times with proper bathing, grooming, feeding, bedding, and water.
Stalls and Pens – Fresh bedding at all times, feeders and waterers clean and in place, stall signs displayed, and alleys maintained
Member – will be judged on appearance, courtesy, and attitude during their designated show time.
Education Effect – exhibitor will provide an educational board on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. to be judged. The board will be educating the public about their species. Boards are to be easily read, organized, and clean.
Pen Set Up – exhibitor will attend and participate.
Pen Tear Down – exhibitor will attend and participate.
Interview – exhibitor will be interviewed on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. by a panel of judges.
Barn to Barn Competition: Beef, Sheep, Goats, Swine, Poultry and Rabbit members will be eligible for this award. This winning barns name will be placed on a banner on display at the fair each year. The winning barn will be announced at the sale on Saturday recognizing the group of members who best care for and presented their livestock barns during the fair.
The Herdsmanship contest will start on Tuesday and conclude on Sunday. Educational effects must be posted for public 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday.
Scores will be based on the exhibitor’s scores for the day and then averaged among participants for each species. The five scores will then be added up, highest species will be awarded the overall Barn Winner.
Sign up will be on Fair Entry system, deadline July 12, 2018.