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20th DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

presents the

September 7 - 10, 2017

BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS

Exhibitor Handbook

2017 Gold Country Fair 1


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Debby Bedwell, President

Ray Smith, Vice President

Mike Carson, Director

Julia Durand, Director

Peg Johnson, Director

Luke Parnell, Director

Tim Sands, Director

STAFF

Don Ales, Chief Executive Officer

Lori Oesterling, Administrative Assistant

Brittany Jolley, Fair Marketing & Event Coordinator

Greg Toste, Senior Maintenance

Jesse Perkins, Maintenance

Mallory Hudson, Bookkeeper

STATE OFFICIALS

Jerry Brown, Governor, State of California

Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food & Agriculture

For the latest Fair Information,

to see the Exhibitor Handbook,

or to enter on line,

Please visit our website at www.goldcountryfair.com


GOLD COUNTRY FAIRGROUNDS

Location: 1273 High Street, Auburn, California

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5527, Auburn, California 95604

Main Office: (530) 823-4533

Entry Office: (530) 823-4533

Fax: (530) 885-3225

Office Hours: 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, weekdays

FAIR HOURS

Thursday, September 7..................................... 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Friday, September 8.......................................... 4:00 p.m. to Midnight

Saturday, September 9..................................... 11:00 a.m. to Midnight

Sunday, September 10..................................... 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

FAIR ADMISSION

Five Dollar Friday: All admission ..........................................$5.00

Children (6 and under) ..............................................................Free

ALL OTHER DAYS:

Admission Per Person Rate Online Only: Pre-Sale by Sept. 6 During Fair Sept. 7 - 10

General (13 years & over) $9.00 $10.00

Junior (7 years - 12 years) $6.00 $8.00

Senior (60 years & over) $6.00 $8.00

Children (6 years & under) FREE FREE

Military (must show active duty military

ID)

FREE FREE

Concessionaires & Commercial Exhibitors .............................$5.00/ticket

Livestock Exhibitor Passes........................................................$20.00

FAIR PACKAGE DEALS

Family Pack - Online Presale only (2 general, 2 junior, 2 unlimited ride wristbands) .............................$66.50

Unlimited Ride Wristbands…………………………...$23/presale wristband (until August 31st)/$28 at the door (or at the office)

PARKING

Sacramento Street Parking Lot (No overnight parking allowed) .........................$ 6.00

Livestock Parking Lot ..........................................................................................Only with Pass

CREDENTIALS

JR. LIVESTOCK AND SMALL ANIMAL EXHIBITORS: One admission credential and one livestock area parking pass, to be issued

after all exhibitor’s animals are stalled.

EXHIBITOR PASS, GOOD FOR ALL FOUR DAYS OF THE FAIR - $20.00: For parents and family members of Jr. livestock/ small

animal exhibitors, FFA Instructors, 4-H Leaders and Senior Livestock Exhibitors. Available for purchase at the FAIR OFFICE prior to

5pm on check-in date OR the LIVESTOCK OFFICE from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. on check-in day.

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY OFFERED FOR THE 2017 FAIR IS $25,000.00

BE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE YOUR SHARE!

Visit our website - www.goldcountryfair.com and ENTER ON LINE!


LOCAL RULES

(For Additional Junior Exhibit Information, Refer to Junior Division Rules and Junior Livestock Sale Rules)

General Information – This Handbook is produced in advance and is subject to any action that may cause revision or curtailment of

classes, divisions, awards, premiums, or regulations listed.

Damage and Insurance: The 20th District Agricultural Association shall not be responsible for accidents or loss that may occur to any of the

exhibitors or exhibits at a show.

Awards: If the signature of owner/agent is printed instead of written on the entry blank, awards may be forfeited.

Ribbon Placement: Placement of ribbons does not guarantee correct placing in judging. Only the official placing on the judging sheet constitutes the final placement.

Errors in Premium Payment: Errors will not be corrected unless applied for prior to October 1, 2017.

Judging: Judging will not be held in any class for late exhibitors.

Indoor Exhibit Release: Exhibits may be claimed on Monday, September 11, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified.

No entry will be released without presentation of claim tags. Entries and exhibits not claimed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017 will be

disposed of at the Fair’s discretion.

Entry Procedures and Information 1. Use one entry form for each still exhibit department. Use one livestock entry form for each specie of animal.

2. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to make corrections on entry forms and return before the entry deadline.

3. Entries close according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. for:

● All Seniors Divisions except Agriculture/Horticulture, Eggs, Floriculture and Home Brew

● All FFA and 4-H Divisions except Agriculture & Gardening

● All Junior Divisions except Agriculture, Eggs, and Floriculture

Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at noon for:

● Senior Agriculture/Horticulture, Eggs, Floriculture and Home Brew

● FFA and 4-H Agriculture & Gardening

● Junior Divisions Agriculture, Eggs, and Floriculture

4. Entries in the 4-H Department are restricted to bonafied members of a Placer County 4-H Club. Entries in the FFA Department are

restricted to FFA members enrolled in Placer County FFA Chapters. Entries in Grange Departments are restricted to youth Grange

members enrolled in Placer County Granges. Independent exhibitors MUST reside in Placer County.

5. NOTICE: Entries in 4-H, FFA, Independent and Grange divisions are restricted to residents of Placer County. Exhibitors whose

club or chapter is in Placer County but who do not reside in Placer County must submit a letter requesting a waiver from this

requirement to Gold Country Fair Management. The letter should explain the exhibitor’s reason for enrollment in an organization

outside of their county of residency. In the case of livestock projects, the letter must also state the exhibitor’s guarantee that they

intend to sell market animals at Placer County and/or Gold Country Fairs exclusively (the only exception is to sell a market animal at

Junior Grand National or California State Fair). .

6. 4-H members: A bonafide 4-H member is a youth five (5) years old or in kindergarten as of December 31, 2016 , to exhibit as a

Primary member. Primary members are eligible to enter primary classes only. Primary members are not eligible to show large

livestock or sell in the Livestock Auction. Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H members must be nine (9) years old or in the 4th grade

by December 31, 2016 . Exhibitors are eligible to compete/exhibit through December 31 of the year they turn 19 years of age. Any

questions as to eligibility rest with the Placer County 4-H Leader’s Executive Committee.

7. FFA members may participate in classes when they enroll in high school vocational agricultural classes and may exhibit as members to the

end of the calendar year following graduation.

8. Grange members may exhibit if they are at least 5 years of age as of January 1, 2017, and until the end of the calendar year in which

the member reaches age 19. Grange members ages 5 through 9 are subject to the same rules as 4-H Primary members.

9. Independent Exhibitors must be at least 9-years-old or in the 4th grade by January 1, 2017. Exhibitors are eligible to

compete/exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age. Independent Junior exhibitors must enter an

open junior class unless one is not available. If an open junior class is not available, junior exhibitors may enter an appropriate FFA or

4-H class if they meet all appropriate FFA and/or 4-H age/grade, and State Rules requirements. Juniors who have been FFA, 4-H or

Grange project members within 60 days prior to the Fair are not eligible to compete in that project as independent juniors (150 days

for market beef). Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. Entries shall be made on Junior

Department entry forms provided by the Fair. The signature of a parent or guardian is required. State and Local Rules apply to all

entries and scorecards in corresponding Senior and Junior Department classes shall be used unless otherwise provided in these

divisions.


10. ALL 4-H exhibitors, FFA exhibitors and Independent exhibitors MUST have completed mandatory Quality Assurance/

Ethics Training. Entry forms will not be accepted if training was not completed. All 4-H Leaders, FFA Advisors and Parents

and/or Guardians of 4-H, FFA, and Independent Exhibitors must abide by all rules and regulations of the 4-H and FFA

standards in the Exhibitor's Handbook including Quality Assurance/Ethics Training rules and regulations.

11. All Independent Exhibitors are required to show proof of liability insurance. County, District, and State Fairs cannot legally

carry liability insurance covering junior exhibitors and/or their exhibits. Obtaining liability insurance is the responsibility and at the

discretion of the junior exhibitors. A policy may be purchased by all exhibitors from California Fairs Service Authority (through the

fair office) at a minimal cost.

12. FFA: The official FFA Show Uniform shall be worn by all FFA exhibitors and by helpers in individual and chapter groups while

showing at the Gold Country Fair. The official FFA Show Uniform shall consist of the following: white pants, white shirt with FFA

emblem attached to left pocket, FFA tie, clean shoes or boots, cuffs to be worn over boots, FFA jacket, no hats or head gear of any

kind. 4-H: Every 4-H exhibitor of livestock must wear the official uniform of his or her organization while showing his or her animals.

The following 4-H uniform specifications must be followed: Boys: 4-H cap (appropriately worn); 4-H tie; white shirt, short sleeve or

long sleeve, buttoned at wrist; white or logan green pants with belt when belt loops are provided; shoes or boots are required; boots, if

worn, should be inside pants leg. Girls; 4-H cap (appropriately worn); white blouse and white skirt or white dress of comparable

design; green 4-H collar with 4-H emblem on back corners, with a simple white ring fastener; OR: Boy’s complete Uniform: 4-H cap

(appropriately worn); white tailored short sleeve shirt, green 4-H collar; white or logan green ankle length slacks or jeans with belt

when loops are provided; shoes or boots are required; boots, if worn, should be inside pants leg.

Independents: Must wear whites during competition. “Whites” shall consist of new-appearing, white trousers or skirt and a new-ap-

pearing, white blouse or shirt. Hats are not acceptable. Open-toed foot wear, shorts, tee-shirts, sleeveless shirts or clothing with any

artwork or embroidery are not acceptable. Any exhibitors not conforming to these qualifications will be disqualified from the class.

13. Any junior exhibitor staying in a camper facility on the Gold Country Fairgrounds must be under the direct control and supervision

of a responsible adult. Note: Anyone who had not made prior reservations will not be permitted to stay on the Fairgrounds.

14. The rules and regulations prescribed for the Junior Department have been formulated with the cooperation and approval of state

leaders of junior groups. Rules applying to the Senior Department also apply to the Junior Department.

15. Representatives and leaders of the junior groups should consult with the Fair Management in preparing the Exhibitor Handbook

for the Junior Department. The divisions and classes to be included in the Exhibitor Handbook should be selected so as to provide the

maximum of competition in order that the greatest benefits of the program of education by comparison with established standards may

be achieved.

16. Junior exhibitors are required to conform to written State and Local Rules and/or instructions. Failure to comply with the rules, or

damage to Fair and/or other exhibitors’ property will result in loss of premium awards and expulsion from the Fairgrounds.

17. Entries in Showmanship and the 4-H Department are restricted to bona fide members of a Placer County 4-H Club. Entries in the

FFA Department are restricted to FFA members enrolled in Placer County FFA Chapters. Entries in Grange Departments are

restricted to youth Grange members enrolled in Placer County Granges. Independent junior exhibitors not affiliated with any

organization can enter appropriate FFA or 4-H classes if they meet the age or grade level requirements.

18. Entries in the Open Junior Department are restricted to residents of Placer County.

19. Senior sion is open Dairy to Goat the and World. the Placer Senior County Sheep Senior and Wool Sheep divisions and Dairy are

open Goat to entries legal residents have priority of the over State other of California.

20. If the owner or co-owner of livestock or other exhibits used or housed outside Placer County is a bona fide resident of Placer

County, then such livestock or other exhibits in which they have a financial interest shall be eligible for entry in the local class.

Evidence of residence may be required, i.e.: current driver’s license and/or voter registration card.

21. To ensure the safety of exhibitors, livestock and fairgoers, no dogs are allowed on the Fairgrounds – except those used as

guide dogs for the disabled or entered in the dog show (one hour prior to and one hour after the dog show, only).

22. By the signature on the entry form, each exhibitor agrees to have his or her animals, pens, stalls, and barn aisle cleaned and in

show condition twice daily, before 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day of the fair. Aisles, pathways, and approaches must be clean at

all times. Storage of tack is forbidden in center aisle. Excessive tack and feed will be removed at the exhibitor’s expense. In addition

to the above, it is required that each livestock exhibitor (seniors – herdsman) personally care for his or her animals once each day.

There will be no exceptions. Periodic stall checks will be made. Failure to comply will forfeit premiums and exhibit privileges.

23. Any foul and/or abusive language, and /or physical abuse used toward any Fair Personnel, Weighmaster, Sale Committee Member,

Judge, animal, etc., by an exhibitor and/or their parent will result in immediate expulsion from the Fairgrounds for the duration of the

Fair and forfeiture of eligibility in future Gold Country Fairs.

24. Exhibitors, leaders, advisors and parents found in violation of rules or in practicing unethical or inimical with the fair program


shall be penalized by forfeiture of awards and/or privileges as may be deemed appropriate to the circumstances. The Management

shall report any such incidences to the Division of Fairs and Expositions in writing and such reports may become the basis for the

Gold Country Fair or any other fair to refuse entries.

25. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Fair, and may be granted only upon approval of the Fair Board of Directors.

No refund of less than ($5.00) will be given.

a. Refunds may be made only because of sickness, accident, or death, cancellation of a class or return of entries for lack of

exhibit space.

b. Non-selected exhibits in a juried show are not eligible for refunds.

c. For animal classes, request must be made prior to the event. Requests involving health or soundness of an animal must be

accompanied by a veterinarian’s certificate.

26. No entry will be accepted when an exhibitor prescribes conditions under which he or she will exhibit.

27. The Management reserves the right to interpret the rules and regulations and to settle questions of difference.

28. All Livestock and Small Animal Entry Forms that are not complete by August 15, 2017 will be charged a $5 penalty fee. The

required information and penalty fee MUST be turned in by Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

29. No entry will be judged if fees are outstanding on that entry. Exhibitors whose parents or legal guardians have fees or payments

outstanding with Gold Country Fair, including the Junior Livestock Auction may not participate until payment is made in full.

30. Attention Exhibitors: FFA classes Novice and Senior will show first, followed by H Showmanship classes Novice, Junior

and Senior . Exhibitors winning their Novice or Junior classes may move up ONE level.

For the latest Fair Information,

to see the Exhibitor Handbook,

or to enter on line,

Please visit our website at

www.goldcountryfair.com


TABLE OF CONTENTS Directors, Staff and State Officials ........................................................................................ ................................................ 3

Fair Information Page ....................................................................................................... ......................................................4

Local Rules .............................................................. ...............................................................................................................5

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... .........................................................8

How to Enter the Fair ....................................................................................................... .......................................................9

Judging & Arrival/Release Schedule .......................................................................................... ............................................10

SENIOR DEPARTMENTS

LIVESTOCK

Rules.................................................................................14

Dairy Goats ......................................................................15

Sheep ........................................................................... .....16

STILL EXHIBITS

Rules .................................................................................16

Feature Exhibits ............................................................... 17

Agriculture & Horticulture ...............................................17

Eggs ..................................................................................19

FLORICULTURE

Potted Plants ....................................................................20

Eisley’s Wine Barrel Gardens ..........................................21

Cut Flowers ..................................................................... 21

Arrangements .................................................................. 22

Niches & Segment Tables ................................................22

HOME ARTS

Fireplace Mantle Decorating ........................................... 23

Wine & Homebrew Competition ......................................23

Baking & Confections ......................................................23

Preserved Foods ...............................................................25

Clothing & Textiles ..........................................................26

ARTS

Amateur Arts & Crafts .....................................................28

Craft Department ..............................................................29

Pinterest ......................................................................... ..30

Collections ........................................................................30

Open Photography.......................................................... ...31

Professional Fine Arts .................................................... ..32

Special Friends ..................................................................32

DONATED AWARDS

Friends of the Fair .............................................................33

JUNIOR DEPARTMENTS

Jr. Eligibility Requirements ..............................................34

Jr. Livestock Rules .......................................................... .36

2017 Market Animal Showcase of Champions ............... 38

2017 Auction Buyers........................................................ 39

Jr. Livestock Auction Committee Members .................... 40

Jr. Livestock Auction Rules ............................................. 41

Jr. Livestock Auction Sale Order ......................................42

LIVESTOCK

Beef ................................................................................ 43

Sheep ...............................................................................45

Swine .............................................................................. 47

Meat & Dairy Goats ........................................................ 49

Pygmy Goats ................................................................... 51

Poultry .............................................................................52

Rabbits ........................................................................... .53

Cavy ..................................................................... ........... 54

Dog ............................................................................. .... 55

Showmanship ................................................................. 56

Futurity…….................................................................... 55

Master & Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship ....56

Family Showmanship ......................................................57

4-H STILL EXHIBITS

Feature Exhibits (4-H, FFA and Jr.) ...............................58

Clothing & Textiles .........................................................58

Foods & Nutrition ...........................................................58

Food Preservation ......................................................... 59

Arts, Crafts, & Furnishings .............................................59

Photography ....................................................................60

Agriculture & Gardening ................................................60

Miscellaneous Projects ....................................................61

OPEN JUNIOR DEPARTMENTS

Agriculture & Horticulture .............................................61

Eggs ................................................................................62

Floriculture .....................................................................62

Arrangements .................................................................62

Preserved Foods .............................................................63

Baking & Confections ....................................................64

Clothing & Textiles ........................................................64

Junior Arts & Crafts .......................................................65

Poetry ..............................................................................65

Collections ......................................................................65

Pinterest ..........................................................................66

Ag Mechanics .................................................................66

Photography ....................................................................66

Classroom Projects .........................................................67

Industrial Arts .................................................................67

Trash Can Contest ...........................................................67

Fairgrounds Map .............................................................68

Entry Forms ..................................................... Back Pages

State Rules ....................................................... Back Pages


HOW TO ENTER THE FAIR

HOW CAN I ENTER?

At the beginning of each department is information relative to that competition. This information includes eligibility requirements,

pre-registration (a.k.a. entry) deadline, delivery and pick up information and judging schedule. It is also important that you read the

Local Rules located at the beginning of the Handbook and the State Rules in the back pages.

WHAT IS THE PRE-REGISTRATION (ENTRY) DEADLINE?

All of our departments require that you submit the entry form and fees to the Administration Office prior to the Fair. Entry Forms and

fees must be received by the Administration Office before 6:00 p.m. on August 8, 2017. It is very important that you check the entry

deadline in each department as not all have the same entry deadline.

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOUTH AND STUDENT EXHIBITORS?

Youth exhibitors entering independently (not through a school or organization) must list age and have a parent/guardian’s signature.

Students enrolled in a school or organization must list the school and have the instructor/teacher’s signature.

DO I MAIL OR BRING IN THE ENTRY FORM AND FEES?

You are encouraged to mail the entry forms and fees, but you will not receive a return receipt. Forms and fees may be mailed

immediately following the issuance of this Exhibitor Handbook. Hand delivered forms will be accepted in the Administration Office

during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday). No forms or fees will be

accepted after 6:00 p.m. on the entry deadline date. Mailed forms must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. POSTMARKS

ARE ACCEPTED. No entry will be accepted with a postmark later that August 8, 2017. (Except Floriculture, Horticulture or where

otherwise noted). Metered mail is not acceptable as proof of mail deadline. Gold Country Fair is not responsible for lost or misdirected

mail.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: GOLD COUNTRY FAIR

FORMS & ENTRY FEES MAY BE MAILED TO: GOLD COUNTRY FAIR

ENTRY DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 5527

AUBURN, CA. 95604

WHAT IF I MISS THE ENTRY DEADLINE?

Late entry forms will not be accepted, no exceptions.

HOW CAN I GET ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR HANDBOOKS AND/OR ENTRY FORMS?

Additional Exhibitor Handbooks and Entry Forms may be obtained at the Gold Country Fairgrounds Office located on the Gold

Country Fairgrounds or on our website: www.goldcountryfair.com

SAMPLE ENTRY FORM

HOW TO FILL OUT YOUR ENTRY FORM STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Start an entry form by completing the information on the top of the entry form. You must fill out exhibitor’s name, signature,

mailing address, city, state, zip code, telephone number and e-mail address. Please fill out forms legibly and completely. Exhibitor’s

signature is required on all forms. Failure to provide signatures will disqualify entry.

2. List the Division Number and Class Number for each entry. (BE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT ONES.) Use a separate form

for each exhibitor and for each division and/or specie. If one form is not sufficient, use additional forms. Entry forms may be

photocopied.

3. Where Class says, “Any other, please specify,” or “list variety” - this must be done on your entry forms in the Description section.

4. If you are entering a Livestock Division, fill in the information regarding sex, date of birth and eartag or tattoo. Make sure you are

using the appropriate small animal or large animal Livestock Entry Form. A penalty fee will be charged for deficient forms.

5. If there is an entry fee, write the amount in the “entry fee” column. Be sure to include entry fees with your entry form(s).

6. Be sure to read the rules of the Department and Division you are entering, as well as the State and Local Rules. State Rules are

located in the back section of the Handbook and Local Rules in the front.

7. If you are not sure you are entering correctly, please call the Administration Office, and an exhibits representative will be happy to

assist in filling out the forms. Phone number: 530/823-4533.

8. The exhibitor is responsible for entering the correct division and class.

9. Mail or deliver your entry form and fees PRIOR to the Department Entry Deadline. POSTMARKS OF AUGUST 8, 2017 AND

EARLIER ARE ACCEPTED. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH A POSTMARK LATER THAN AUGUST 8, 2017.

10. Please note the date your entry form(s) is due (August 8, 2017) and the dates to bring exhibits to the Fair are two separate dates.

(Exception: Ag/Hort and Floriculture)

You can now enter on-line also. Please visit our website: www.goldcountryfair.com


JUDGING & ARRIVAL/RELEASE SCHEDULE

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017

2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Indoor Exhibits Received

4-H Arts, Crafts & Furnishings ..................................................................................................................................Armory

4-H Clothing & Textiles ............................................................................................... ..............................................Armory

4-H Food Preservation ......................................................................................................... .......................................Armory

4-H Miscellaneous Projects .............................................................................................................................. ..........Armory

4-H Photography.................................................................................................. .......................................................Armory

Junior Photography .......................................................................................................... ..........................................Armory

Senior/Junior Clothing & Textiles ........................................................................................... ..................................Armory

Junior Collections & Senior Collectibles ..................................................................................................................Armory

Senior/Junior Preserved Foods ............................................................................................... ...................................Armory

Senior Arts & Crafts/Fine Arts and Junior Arts & Crafts ................................................................................... ......Armory

Special Friends ..................................................................................................... .....................................................Armory

7:00 p.m.

Indoor Exhibits Judged on Entry Day:

4-H Arts, Crafts & Furnishings ................................................................................................ ..................................Armory

Junior Arts & Crafts ........................................................................................................ ..........................................Armory

4-H Clothing & Textiles ............................................................................................................................................Armory

Junior Clothing & Textiles .................................................................................................. .......................................Armory

Special Friends ............................................................................................................. ..............................................Armory

Junior Collections ......................................................................................................................................................Armory

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017

12:00 NOON

Indoor Exhibits Judged 4-H Miscellaneous Projects .................................................................................................... ....................................Armory

4-H Photography..........................................................................................................................................................Armory

Junior Photography .......................................................................................................... ...........................................Armory

Senior Clothing & Textiles .................................................................................................. .......................................Armory

Senior Collectibles ......................................................................................................................................................Armory

Senior Arts & Crafts/Fine Arts .............................................................................................. .....................................Armory

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Feature Exhibits Set-Up

4-H, FFA and Junior Feature Booth Set-Up ................................................................................................................Armory

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Thursday only)

Eisley’s Wine Barrel Contest Set-Up .......................................................................................................................... .Sierra



(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Jr. & Sr. Dairy Goats Received .............................................................................................. ............................. Show Ring 2

9:00 a.m.

Sr. Dairy Goats Judged........................................................................................................................................ Show Ring 2

Jr. Dept. Dairy Goat Showmanship

Jr. Dept. Dairy Goats

(Released after conclusion of show)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Sr. Sheep Received .......................................................................................................... .................................... Show Ring 1

9:00 a.m.

Sr. Sheep Judged .................................................................................................................................................. Show Ring 1

(Released after conclusion of show)

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Indoor Exhibits Received

4-H Food Preservation, 4-H Foods & Nutrition ...............................................................................................................Armory

4-H Agriculture & Gardening, Junior Agriculture & Eggs, Sr. Agriculture/Horticulture & Eggs. .................................Sierra

Industrial Arts, Classroom Projects ......................................................................................... .........................................Armory

Junior/Senior Baking & Confections ................................................................................................................................Armory

Senior Feature Exhibits Set-Up .......................................................................................................................... ..............Armory

Junior/Senior Floriculture, Senior and Junior Arrangements, Cut Flowers & Potted Plants ..................................... .......Sierra

Junior/Senior Preserved Foods, Senior Home Brew .................................................... .....................................................Armory

Ag. Mechanics ............................................................................................................... ....................................................Armory

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Indoor Exhibits Received 4-H Food Preservation, 4-H Foods & Nutrition........................................................................Armory

4-H Agriculture & Gardening, Junior Agriculture & Eggs, Sr. Agriculture/Horticulture & Eggs. .................................Sierra

Junior/Senior Baking & Confections .......................................................................................... .....................................Armory

Junior/Senior Floriculture, Senior and Junior Arrangements, Cut Flowers & Potted Plants ...........................................Sierra

Junior/Senior Preserved Foods ............................................................................................... ..........................................Armory

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Senior Feature Exhibits Set-Up .......................................................................................................................... ..............Armory

Indoor Exhibits Judged:

12:00 NOON (open to the public)

4-H Foods & Nutrition ......................................................................................................... ............................................Armory

Junior/Senior Baking & Confections ................................................................................................................. ..............Armory

Junior/Senior Floriculture, Junior and Senior Arrangements, Cut Flowers & Potted Plants ...........................................Sierra

Industrial Arts, Classroom Projects ......................................................................................... ........................................Armory

Eisley’s Wine Barrel Garden ............................................................................................................................................Sierra

3:00 p.m.

4-H Agriculture & Gardening, Junior Agriculture, Sr. Agriculture/Horticulture............................................ ..................Sierra


JUDGING & ARRIVAL/RELEASE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 (Cont’d)

7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Barns Available For Livestock

4:00-7:00 p.m.

Poultry Health Inspection

6:00 p.m.

All Jr. Market Animals must be in place

6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

Market Lambs Weigh-In .......................................................................................................................... ............Show Ring 1

Market Goat Weigh-In .........................................................................................................................................Show Ring 1

Market Steer Weigh-In ............................................................................................................................... Scales – Beef Barn

Market Hog Weigh-In ...................................................................................................................................Scales – Hog Barn

Small Animal Weigh-In ........................................................................................................ .............................. SAB

10:00 p.m.

All remaining livestock including small animals must be in place

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Feature Exhibits Set-Up (only to install fresh items)

4-H, FFA and Junior Feature Booth Set-Up ................................................................................................................. Armory

Senior Feature Exhibits ..................................................................................................... ............................................ Armory

Indoor Exhibits Judged:

10:00 a.m.

4-H, FFA and Junior Feature Booths ............................................................................................ .............................. Armory

Senior Feature Exhibits ..................................................................................................... .......................................... Armory

Noon

Open Wool Division .................................................................................................................................................... Armory

3:30 p.m. (open to the public)

4-H Preserved Foods ............................................................................................................................. ...................... Armory

4:00 p.m. (open to the public)

Junior/Senior Preserved Foods .............................................................................................................................. ...... Armory

Livestock Judged:

8:00 a.m.

Judge Jr. Department Swine Showmanship ...................................................................................... ..........................Show Ring 2

Followed by: ..................... Jr. Department Market & Feeder Swine ..................................................... ......Show Ring 2

Followed by: ..................... Jr. Department Breeding Swine ........................................................................Show Ring 2

8:30 a.m.

Judge Jr. Department Rabbits ................................................................................................ .................................... Small Animal Barn

Followed by:..........Jr. Dept. Rabbit Showmanship ..................................................................................... S.A.B.

11:00 a.m.

Judge Jr. Dept. Beef Showmanship ........................................................................................................................... Show Ring 1

Followed by: ..................... Jr. Dept. Market & Feeder Beef ........................................................... .............Show Ring 1

Followed by: ..................... Jr. Department Registered Beef ........................................................................Show Ring 1

Followed by: ..................... Jr. Department Grade/Unregistered Beef ............................................ .............Show Ring 1

1:00 p.m.

Judge Jr. Department Cavy Show (following the Jr. Rabbit Show) .............................................................. ............. Small Animal Barn

Followed by:..........Jr. Dept. Cavy Showmanship ....................................................................................... S.A.B.

2:00 p.m.

Judge Jr. Dept. Meat Goat Showmanship ....................................................................................... ........................... Show Ring 2

Followed by: Jr. Dept. Market & Feeder Goats ................................................................................ .......... Show Ring 2

Followed by: Jr. Dept. Commercial Meat Goats ......................................................................................... Show Ring 2

5:00 p.m.

Judge Jr. Pygmy Goat Costume Contest & Obstacle Course ........................................................ ................ Show Ring 1

6:00 p.m.

Judge Jr. Dog Show .......................................................................................................................... ..............Show Ring 1



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

8:00 a.m.

Judge Jr. Dept. Sheep Showmanship ........................................................................................... ....................................Show Ring 1

Followed by:............................................. Jr. Department Market & Feeder Lambs .......................................Show Ring 1

Followed by: ............................................ Jr. Department Registered Sheep.................................... ................Show Ring 1

Followed by: ............................................ Jr. Department Commercial/Grade Sheep .....................................Show Ring 1

8:00 a.m.

Judge Jr. Department Poultry ................................................................................................ ......................................... Small Animal

Barn

1:00 p.m.

Judge Junior Pygmy Goat Showmanship ......................................................................................... ...............................Show Ring 1

Followed by Junior Pygmy Goat Show .................................................................................................... ........Show Ring 1

2:00 p.m.

Indoor Exhibits Judged: Senior/Junior Eggs ....................................................................... ....................................................................................Sierra

(Approximate time following Junior Poultry)

2:30 p.m.

Futurity Sheep…………………......................................................................................... ..............................................Show Ring 1

Futurity Goat................................................................................................................ .....................................................Show Ring 1

Futurity Swine……………….................................................................................................................. .........................Show Ring 2

6:30 p.m.

Family Showmanship ........................................... Large Animal ....................................................................................Show Ring 1

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

8:00 a.m.

Junior Livestock Auction Social ...................................................................................................................................Show Ring 1

10:00 a.m.

Junior Livestock Auction ..............................................................................................................................................Show Ring 1

12:00 Noon - 4 p.m.

Ag Mechanic’s Silent Auction ......................................................................................................................................Armory

8:00 p.m.

Hay Bucking Contest.......................................................................................................... ...........................................Show Ring 1

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

9:00 a.m.

Judge Large Animal Master Showmanship ....................................................................................... ...........................Show Ring 2

11:00 a.m.

Judge Small Animal Round Robin .............................................................................................................. .................Show Ring 1

12:00 Noon - 4 p.m.

Ag Mechanic’s Silent Auction .....................................................................................................................................Armory

1:00 p.m.

Family Showmanship ........................................... Small Animal ................................................. ..............................Show Ring 1

4:00 p.m.

Awards Ceremony ............................................................................................................. .........................................Show Ring 1

6:00 p.m.

Junior Livestock Released

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Exhibits Released:

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

All Senior and Junior Indoor Exhibits Released............................................................................... ..........................Sierra & Armory


SR LIVESTOCK DIVISIONS

1. SEE INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS FOR IMPORTANT

DATES AND TIMES.

2. REFER TO LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT APPLY TO

THESE DIVISIONS.

3. Senior Divisions are open to those people not qualifying for Junior

Livestock classes on the first day of the Fair.

4. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, priority

given to Placer County residents, until all stalls, pens or other

facilities are filled. Space will be assigned by management.

5. If the check for entry fee is refused by the bank, a penalty of

$20.00 must be paid prior to check-in.

6. Exhibitors must be the bona fide owners of all livestock entries 30

days prior to the opening date of the Fair.

7. REGISTERED LIVESTOCK:

● Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate for

each animal, to be checked before judging of class

(preferably at the time of entry or before Fair opens).

● Minimum information must be supplied on entry form: (1)

Dam, Birthdate and Ear Tag, Notching or Tattoo; or by (2)

Registration Number of Sire for Get of Sire entries.

Registration Number of Dam for Produce of Dam entries.

● Ownership of Registered Animals will be verified by the

DATE OF SALE, as listed on the Registration Certificate.

8. Before arrival on the Fairgrounds, all animals must be identified by

a permanent number on the animal, and recorded on the entry form,

or they will be disqualified and not judged. These may be verified by

Fair personnel prior to judging.

9. Junior Livestock Exhibitors, age 19 and under, showing livestock

in a Senior Department, must completely fill out the entry form,

including age, birthdate, and relationship to other exhibitors in that

department. See State Rule VII #22.

10. Premium Checks will not be released until all stalls/pens/cages

have been cleaned to the satisfaction of Fair Management.

11. No Premium Award will be paid on any animal which does not

meet class requirements of weight, age, identification, etc.

12. No animal will be accepted in the barns unless it is entered as an

individual in a Fair class, or a pre-approved educational display.

13. Substitutions and Scratches: Any substitution or scratch of an

animal must be made when registration papers are checked. State

Rules regarding substitutions will be followed.

14. No person or exhibitor will be permitted in the judging enclosure

or ring while stock or exhibits are being judged, unless he is an

attendant of the animal under consideration.

15. All livestock exhibitors shall go to the LIVESTOCK OFFICE as

soon as all of their animals are stalled, to receive admission

credentials. These will be given out as soon as all deficiencies have

been cleared with the office.

16. STALLS - CLEANING, BEDDING AND FEEDING: All

bedding and feeds must be supplied by the exhibitor. The Senior

Sheep and Open Dairy Goat Shows are a ONE day show, any

bedding and/or pens used MUST be cleaned prior to departure.

Premiums will not be awarded to exhibitors leaving dirty pens.

17. FOR SALE SIGNS are not allowed on any stalls/pens/cages or

animals exhibited at the Fair.

18. Vet Checks and Fees: Any request for a veterinary check for

animal(s) must be made to the Livestock Superintendent(s). If they

feel it is needed, they will contact a veterinarian. If requested by the

exhibitor, the exhibitor will pay the fee. Services or medications

rendered by the veterinarian on the grounds will be paid for by the

exhibitor. If the request for a veterinary check is made by someone

other than the exhibitor, and the animal(s) is found to have a problem,

the exhibitor will pay the fee.

19. ANY OBJECTIONABLE BEHAVIOR by exhibitors during the

period of the Fair may subject the exhibitor to disqualification of

awards and/or privileges, and dismissal from Fairgrounds of exhibitor

and exhibits and eligibility at future Gold Country Fairs.

20. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL SUBJECT

EXHIBITOR TO DISQUALIFICATION OF PREMIUM AWARDS

and eligibility at future Gold Country Fairs.

21. All Livestock Entry Forms that are not complete will be charged

a $5.00 penalty fee. The required information and penalty fee MUST

be received prior to arrival at fair.


OPEN DAIRY GOAT DIVISIONS

Entries close: ........................................Tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Livestock Received: ... Sunday, Sept. 3 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00

a.m.

Livestock Judged: ............................... Sunday, Sept. 3 at 9:00 a.m.

Livestock Released: ................................................ Sunday, Sept. 3

(at conclusion of show)

1. Entries in the Senior Dairy Goats are open to the world. The show

will be a two-ring show with the Fair sanctioning one ring and the

Sierra Foothill Dairy Goat Association sanctioning the second show

ring.

2. Refer to Local and State Rules that apply to these divisions.

3. This show is sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association

and their rules shall govern, provided they do not conflict with any of

the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and

Agriculture.

4. LIMIT – Exhibitors will be allowed three (3) does in one class.

State Rule IV-6 to prevail. Groups - two (2) entries per class per

exhibitor with the exception of Class 13 - Dairy Herd.

5. The Junior and Senior Dairy Goat Shows are separately sanctioned

by A.D.G.A.

6. Pens must be cleaned prior to departure.

7. Entry forms that are not complete will be charged a $5.00 penalty

fee. All required information, and the penalty fee must be received by

August 30, 2017.

8. All entry fees are payable to Gold Country Fair. Entry deadline for

Ring 1 is August 8, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS. Entries for Ring 2 will

be accepted up to and including the day of the show. For info about

the SFDA Show, contact Lynda Dowdy at 530/633-4919 or

[email protected].

9. The order of the show is not subject to change.

NOTE: Goat milk is not allowed to be poured in the storm drain.

Exhibitors MUST take Goat Milk off of State property/premises.

REGISTERED PUREBRED

BREEDING ANIMALS

AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

ENTRY FEE $5.00 PER ENTRY PER RING

PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH

$15 $12 $10 $8 $5

DIVISION 1 – RECORDED GRADES

DIVISION 2 – NUBIAN

DIVISION 3 – ALL OTHER PUREBREDS

DIVISION 4 – OBERHASLI

DIVISION 5 – TOGGENBURG

DIVISION 6 – ALPINE

DIVISION 7 - NIGERIAN DWARF

DIVISION 8 - LAMANCHA CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) Entire breed in each division will be judged before going on to next division

DOES DATE OF BIRTH

1 Junior Kid 4/01/17 thru 7/31/17

2 Intermediate Kid 3/01/17 thru 3/31/17

3 Senior Kid 1/01/17 thru 2/28/17

4 Yearlings not in milk Born in 2016

RIBBONS

JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE

5 Yearling Milker Born in 2016

6 2 years and under 3 years Born in 2015



9 5 years and older Born in 2012 or later

RIBBONS

SENIOR CHAMPION DOE

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DOE

GRAND CHAMPION DOE

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION DOE 10 Champion Challenge

GROUPS

All animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor, be

shown as individuals, and be of the same breed. Limit two (2) entries

per class per exhibitor in each division.

CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions)

11 Get-of-Sire: Three does sired by the same buck, at

least one to be a yearling or older in milk. One entry by

same buck per exhibitor.

12 Produce of Dam: Two does produced by same doe.

One entry by same dam per exhibitor.

13 Dam and Daughter: Any age

14 Dairy Herd: Four does in milk.

15 Best three Females: Three does of any age, all bred

and owned by one exhibitor. One entry per exhibitor.

RIBBONS

BEST JUNIOR DOE IN SHOW

BEST SENIOR DOE IN SHOW

mailto:[email protected]


SR. SHEEP DIVISIONS

Entries close: ...........................................Tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Livestock Received: ...... Tues., Sept. 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Livestock Judged: .................................. Tues., Sept. 5 at 9:00 a.m.

Livestock Released: ................................................... Tues., Sept. 5

(at conclusion of show)


2. Limit – A total of 200 animals will be accepted. Twenty-six

(26) head per exhibitor total.

3. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis,

priority given to Placer County residents.

4. Pens MUST be cleaned prior to departure.

5. Animals entered in Division 21 and 22 are not eligible to enter

registered divisions. Division 21 and 22 Champions do not compete

for Supreme Champion.

REGISTERED PUREBRED

BREEDING ANIMALS (EXTENDED DIVISIONS - OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA)


ENTRY FEE $4.00 PER ENTRY PER CLASS PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS

1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $12 $10

DIVISION 15 - HAMPSHIRE & SHROPSHIRE

(JUDGED TOGETHER)

DIVISION 17 - SUFFOLK

DIVISION 16 - ALL OTHER MEAT BREEDS

(JUDGED TOGETHER)

DIVISION 18 - NATURAL COLORED MEAT BREEDS

(JUDGED TOGETHER)

DIVISION 19 - SOUTHDOWN & CHEVIOT

(JUDGED TOGETHER)

DIVISION 20 - ALL OTHER WOOL BREEDS

(JUDGED TOGETHER) CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions)

EWES DATE OF BIRTH

1 Late Spring Lambs 2/17 and later

2 Early Spring Lambs 12/16 thru 1/17

3 Fall Lambs 9/16 thru 11/16

4 Yearlings 9/15 thru 8/16


RAMS DATE OF BIRTH

5 Late Spring Lambs 2/17 and later

6 Early Spring Lambs 12/16 thru 1/17


8 Yearlings 9/15 thru 8/16

RIBBONS Supreme Champion Over All Breeds Ram

Supreme Champion Over All Breeds Ewe

Champion Ram • Champion Ewe

Reserve Champion Ram • Reserve Champion Ewe

GROUPS All animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor,

be shown as individuals, and be of the same breed.

Limit two entries per class per exhibitor in each division.



1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH

$15 $12 $10 $8 $5


9 PAIR OF RAM LAMBS: Two (2) ram lambs, bred by

exhibitor.

10 PAIR OF YEARLING EWES: Two (2) yearling ewes,

bred by exhibitor. 11 PAIR OF EWE LAMBS: Two (2) ewe lambs, bred by

ENTRY FEE $4.00 PER ENTRY PER CLASS

12 BEST PAIR: Two (2) ewes or two (2) rams or one (1)

ewe and one (1) ram, bred by exhibitor.

13 YOUNG FLOCK: One (1) ram lamb & two (2) ewe

lambs, bred by exhibitor.

14 FLOCK: One (1) yearling or ram lamb, two (2) yearling

ewes and two (2) ewe lambs.

15 GET OF SIRE: Four (4) sheep sired by same ram, bred

by exhibitor.

DIVISION 21 - WETHER DAM

CLASS 1 Ewe Lambs 9/16 thru 5/17

2 Yearling Lambs 9/15 thru 8/16

DIVISION 22 - WETHER SIRE

CLASS 1 Ram Lambs 9/16 thru 5/17

2 Yearling Lambs 9/15 thru 8/16

Group classes #9-#14 listed above are available to entries from

Division 21 and Division 22.

SENIOR STILL EXHIBIT DIVISIONS



DATES AND TIMES.


THESE DIVISIONS.

3. Senior Divisions are open to those people 18 years old and older

on the first day of the Fair.

4. Senior Local Divisions are open to legal residents or producers of

El Dorado, Nevada and Placer Counties unless otherwise stated.

5. Senior Extended Divisions are open to California residents unless

otherwise stated.

6. Use one still exhibit form per exhibitor. All divisions should be on

the same form(s). Additional forms may be used as necessary.

7. Substitutions can only be made within the same division.

Substitutions must be made when the exhibit arrives at the


Fairgrounds.

8. Building Supervisors have the right to refuse to accept entries that

are obviously violating the rules and requirements stated in the

Exhibitor Handbook pertaining to their department.

9. All entries in the following divisions must have been made,

collected, grown or prepared and entered by exhibitors within one

year of the opening date of the Fair, except as otherwise noted.

10. The Gold Country Fair will use every precaution in their power

for the safe preservation of all articles and stock on exhibit, but will

not be accountable for loss or damage.

11. Placement of ribbons does not guarantee correct placing in

judging. Only the official placing on the judging sheet constitutes the

final placement.

FEATURE EXHIBITS

LOCAL DIVISION

Entries Close: ......................................... Tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Exhibits Received: ......... Tues., Sept. 5 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

.........................................Wed., Sept. 6 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

......................................Thurs., Sept. 7 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ..................................Thurs., Sept. 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Exhibits Released: ...............Mon., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

1. Exhibits displayed in the Sierra Building.

2. One entry per organization or family.

3. All booths shall be 10 feet by 10 feet. Side and back panels of

booths are 4 feet high.

4. Extension cords must be provided by exhibitor. Cords must be

heavy-duty 3-wire (grounded) type. Maximum 20 feet in length.

5. All materials & decorations used in booths must be made from

non-flammable material, or treated with a flame retardant, and are

subject to inspection by the Fire Marshal.

6. Exhibitors must make arrangements with the Building Supervisor

to replace fruits, vegetables, etc., which deteriorate during the Fair.

7. Limit - Six entries, on a first-come, first-served basis.


ENTRY FEE $17.00 PER CLASS


1ST 2ND 3RD

$125 $100 $75

DIVISION 32 – FEATURE BOOTHS

COMMUNITY & ORGANIZATION

Feature Exhibits show the purpose of the organization being

represented, or display an agricultural product, process or procedure

of the area.

CLASS

1 Special Feature Booth - 100 square feet.

DIVISION 34 – FEATURE EXHIBIT

ONE FAMILY FARM

All products must have been produced within the county by the

exhibitor or members of his family. Products entered as part of the

exhibit will not be eligible for competition individually.

CLASS

1 One Family Farm Feature Exhibit - 100 square feet.

AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE

DEPARTMENT

LOCAL DIVISION

18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER

Entries Close: .............................................. Tues., Aug. 15 at noon

Exhibits Received: ......................... Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

......................................................... Wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ......................................Wed., Sept. 6 at 3:00 p.m.

Exhibits Released: .................Mon., Sept.11, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

1. Exhibits received at the Sierra Building.

2. The quality desired in agricultural and horticultural products

exhibited is the quality that brings the best financial return in the

commercial market, and such exhibits must be at least equal in

maturity as that state of ripeness required by Section 42515 of the

California Agricultural Code in order to be considered for awards.

● “Mature” means having reached that state of ripeness

which will insure the completion of the ripening process to

a degree which will insure palatability after the removal of

the product from the tree, plant or vine.

● “Overripe” means having an advanced state of maturity

which causes the product to be undesirable for human

consumption in a fresh state.

3. Bring only the number of specimens required. In All Other

Classes, bring the quantity listed for similar entries.

4. Preparation of Vegetables -

● Apples - polished (no oil or wax) with or without stems

● Beets - clean with 1” stem

● Bell Peppers - trim stem close

● Cabbage - trimmed

● Carrots - clean with 1” stem

● Celery - one unit

● Corn - tip trimmed and shuck one strip

● Corn, Indian - all husks pulled back

● Dried beans or peas - ½ cup in open container

● Onions - remove first layer of skin only, trim tops

● Radishes - leave greens on

● Rhubarb - remove leaves

● Root vegetables - trimmed

● Tomatoes - stemless

5. Unless otherwise stated, the type of vegetables desired for exhibit

will be the uniform commercial grade rather than overgrown.

Monstrosities will not be considered for premium awards except in

Division G48.


ENTRY FEE $3.00 per entry per class

BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS

(as determined by judge)


AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE

DEPARTMENT (CON’T.)


1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2

BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium

AGRICULTURAL SWEEPSTAKES

1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $10 $8

DIVISION 36 - FRUIT & POD VEGETABLES

CLASS

1 Beans, snap, green (12 pods)

2 Beans, snap, wax (12 pods)

3 Beans, other, specify (12 pods)

4 Eggplant, other, specify (1)

5 Okra (6)

6 Peppers, bell type (4)

7 Peppers, chili (5)

8 Peppers, Jalapeno (5)

9 Peppers, wax (5)

10 Peppers, other, specify (5)

11 Tomatoes, Better Boy (5)

12 Tomatoes, other round red

13 Tomatoes, paste type (5)

14 Tomatoes, large, yellow (5)

15 Tomatoes, small fruited type, red (8)

16 Tomatoes, small fruited type, yellow (8)

17 All Other, not listed, specify

DIVISION 38

LEAFY & STEM VEGETABLES

(LEAFY VEGETABLES MAY BE

DISPLAYED IN WATER)

CLASS

1 Cabbage (1 head)

2 Corn, Indian (3 ears)

3 Corn, popcorn (3 ears)

4 Corn (3 ears)

5 Swiss Chard (1 bunch)


DIVISION 40

ROOT, BULB & TUBER VEGETABLES CLASS

1 Beets, garden (1 bunch)

2 Carrots (1 bunch)

3 Garlic (3 bulbs)

4 Garlic, Elephant (1)

5 Onions, specify (5)

6 Potatoes, specify (5)

7 Radishes (2 bunches)


DIVISION 42 - VINE CROPS

CLASS

1 Cucumber, Armenian (1)

2 Cucumber, green slicing (3)

3 Cucumber, lemon (3)

4 Cucumber, pickling, (3)

5 Cucumber, other, specify (3)

6 Gourds, ornamental (3) 7 Melons, Cantaloupes (1)

8 Melons, other, specify (1)

9 Pumpkins, large field (1)

10 Pumpkins, medium field (1) 11 Pumpkins, small pie (2)

12 Pumpkins, mini (3)

13 Squash, Acorn (2)

14 Squash, Banana (1)

15 Squash, Butternut (2)

16 Squash, Scallop, market size (5)

17 Squash, Straightneck (5)

18 Squash, Yellow Crookneck, market size (5)

19 Squash, Zucchini, market size(5)

20 Squash, other, specify (5)

21 Watermelons (1)


DIVISION 44 - HERBS

CLASS

1 Basil (3)

2 Chives (10)

3 Dill (5 full stalks)

4 Marjoram (3)

5 Mint (3)

6 Oregano (3)

7 Parsley (3)

8 Rosemary (3)

9 Sage (3)

10 Savory (3)

11 Thyme (3)

12 All Other, not listed - specify (3)

DIVISION 46 - MISCELLANEOUS

CLASS

1 Sunflower (1 head)

2 All Other, not listed - specify

DIVISION 48

GRAND & GROSS GARDEN GOODIES

OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS CLASS

CLASS

1 Largest Home-Grown Pumpkin, as per variety (1)

2 Largest Home-Grown Fruit or Vegetable, as per

variety, specify (1)

3 Most Unusual Shape of a Home-Grown Fruit or

Vegetable, specify (1)

DIVISION 50 - DECIDUOUS FRUITS

CLASS

1 Apples, Delicious, any variety (5)

2 Apples, any other not listed, specify (5)

3 Figs, any variety (5)

4 Grapes, Concord (3 bunches)

5 Grapes, Thompson Seedless (3 bunches)

6 Grapes, other varieties not listed, specify (3 bunches)

7 Peaches, any variety (5)


8 Pears, any variety (5)

9 Plums, any variety (5)

10 Any Other Fruit, not listed, specify (5)

DIVISION 52 - CITRUS

CLASS

1 Any Citrus, specify (5)

DIVISION 54 - BERRIES

(Exhibitor to provide standard berry basket)

CLASS

1 Berries, any variety, specify (1 basket)

DIVISION 56 - NUTS

(Commercial Grades, not less than one pound)

CLASS

1 Almonds

2 Walnuts

3 Any Other Varieties, not listed - specify

DIVISION 58 - HONEY

(Must be product of exhibitor’s apiary and produced

within one year of the opening date of the Fair)

CLASS

1 Liquid Honey, all colors judged together, specify (Each

entry consists of two identical one pound or one pint jars of the same

color honey)

DIVISION 60 - ORGANIC GROWN

(Must be “organically” grown in accordance with the

California Organic Foods Act of 1990.)

BEST OF SHOW RIBBON


1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2


CLASS

1 Tomatoes (5)

2 Leaf and stem vegetables (5)

3 Lettuce (3)

4 Herbs (1 bunch)

5 Carrots (1 bunch)

6 Garlic (5)

7 Onions (5)

8 Potatoes (5)

9 Other root/bulb vegetables

10 Beans (12)

11 Peppers (5)

12 Other bush vegetables

13 Cucumbers (5)

14 Squash (5)

15 Other vine crops

16 Cherries (5)

17 Nectarines (5)

18 Other fruit (5) 19 Nuts (1 pound)

DIVISION 62 - “BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS”

SCARECROWS

(Open to ALL EXHIBITORS)

Must be free standing, provide own base.

Minimum height – 3 feet

Sponsored by SIERRA BUILDING STAFF

Adult winner receives $25.00

Junior winner receives $25.00


ENTRY FEE $3.00 CLASS 1 Adults – 18 years and over

2 Junior – 17 years and under

◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆


ENTRY FEE $3.00 PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS

1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2



DIVISION 64 - FARMYARD FOLLIES

(Open to ALL EXHIBITORS) CLASS

1 Tallest Home-Grown Weed (1)

2 Gift Pack - “BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS”

(A container of your choice with a minimum of six different

varieties of your own fresh, home-grown fruits and/or

vegetables.)

EGG DIVISION

Entries Close: .............................................. Tues., Aug. 15 at noon

Exhibits Received: ..................Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ..................................................Wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ......................................Fri., Sept. 8 at 11:00 a.m. Exhibits Released: .........................Mon., Sept. 11, 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

1. Exhibits received in the Sierra Building.

2. Fair will furnish sanitary egg cartons for display. Please transport your washed eggs in a non-porous sanitary container



1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




DIVISION 66 - CHICKEN EGGS


(one dozen) CLASS

1 White

2 Brown

3 Other

DIVISION 68 - OTHER EGGS

(one dozen) CLASS

1 Other, specify

DIVISION 70 - ALL PEE-WEE EGGS

(1/2 dozen) CLASS

1 Pee-Wee Eggs, All

FLORICULUTRE DEPARTMENT


2. Entries in this department may not be made by professional.

3. Exhibits in the Floriculture Dept. must have been grown by

the exhibitor within Placer County, except classes for arrangements.

POTTED PLANT DIVISIONS

LOCAL DIVISION


Entries Close: ..............................................Tues., Aug. 15 at Noon

Exhibits Received: ......... Tues., Sept. 5 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

........................................ Wed., Sept. 6 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Exhibits Judged: ............................................Wed., Sept. 6 at Noon

Exhibits Released: ................Mon., Sept. 11, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

1. To be eligible for entry, a potted plant specimen must have been in

the possession and care of the exhibitor for a period of not less than 4 months.

2. Plants to be in suitable pots (cans not acceptable) with drainage

saucers, 6” or larger, except for African Violets and other miniature

plants.

3. If pots are to hang from ceiling, specify hanging on entry form and provide a hanger.



1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




POTTED PLANT SWEEPSTAKES

1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $10 $8

DIVISION 72 - SUCCULENT & CACTI

CLASS

1 Cactus, Schlumbergera (includes Christmas,

Thanksgiving and Easter)

2 Cactus, single, 6” - 8” pot, specify

3 Cactus, single, larger than 8” pot, specify

4 Cactus, multiple, 6” - 8” pot, specify

5 Cactus, multiple, larger than 8” pot, specify

6 Echeveria

7 Jade Plant (Crassula)

8 Kalanchoe

9 Succulent, single, 6” - 8” pot, specify

10 Succulent, larger than 8” pot, specify

DIVISION 74 - AFRICAN VIOLETS

CLASS

1 African Violets (Saintpaulia), double blossom (must be

in bloom)

2 African Violets (Saintpaulia), single blossom (must be

in bloom)

3 African Violets (Saintpaulia), trailing (must be in

bloom)

DIVISION 76 - FOLIAGE PLANTS

CLASS

1 Asparagus, specify

2 Coleus

3 Fern, Cavallia (Rabbit’s Foot, Squirrel’s Foot)

4 Fern, Nephrolepia (includes Boston)

5 Fern, other, specify

6 Ivy, Cissus (includes Grape, Kangaroo)

7 Ivy, other, specify

8 Philodendron, specify

9 Plectranthus (Swedish Ivy, Creeping Charlie)

10 Pothos (Rhaphidophora)

11 Sanseveria (Snake Plant, Mother-In-Law Tongue)

12 Spider Plant (Chlorophytum)

13 Tradescantia (includes Wandering Jew, Bridal Veil)

14 Plants, not listed, foliage, specify

DIVISION 78 - FLOWERING PLANTS

CLASS

1 Begonia, Rhizomatous (includes Angel Wing)

2 Begonia, tuberous (must be in bloom)

3 Begonia, other, specify

4 Fuchsia

5 Geranium, specify

6 Plants, not listed, flowering (must be in bloom), specify

DIVISION 80 - MINIATURE

CLASS

1 Roses, miniature (must be in bloom)

2 Plants, miniature (grown specifically as miniatures),

specify

DIVISION 82 - BONSAI

CLASS

1 Bonsai, deciduous

2 Bonsai, evergreen

DIVISION 84 - DISH GARDENS & BASKETS

CLASS

1 Dish Garden, succulent and/or cactus, all plants must be

rooted. Container not to exceed 20” in length.

2 Dish Garden, any other, all plants must be rooted.

Container not to exceed 20” in length.

3 Terrarium, all plants must be rooted. Container not to

exceed 20” in length.

4 Hanging Basket, featuring annuals and/or perennials,


and/or herb, must be rooted, at least three varieties. Basket

12” to 18”, wire, terra cotta, or plastic.

EISLEY NURSERY, INC. PRESENTS

“Wine Barrel Gardens”


Exhibits Received(planted):Thurs.,Aug. 31, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Exhibits Judged: ............................................Wed., Sept. 6 at Noon

1. Open to families, groups or individuals. All entries judged

together.

2. Exhibitors must be residents of Placer County.

3. Eisley Nursery, Inc. and Gold Country Fair will supply wine

barrels, planting soil, and flowering plants.

4. Exhibitors to bring their own planting tools and props. Be creative,

props may show patriotic, vacation or harvest themes, for example.

5. Construction to begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 28. Please

check in at the Fair Office.

6. Wine Barrel Gardens will be proudly displayed September 4-7,

during the 2017 Gold Country Fair.

7. Exhibitors receive one free pass to the Fair.

8. Barrels used will be half barrels this year.

DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING

NO ENTRY FEE

DIVISION 86

CLASS

1 Plant a Wine Barrel Contest

CUT FLOWER DIVISION

LOCAL DIVISION 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER

Entries Close: ................................................Tues., Aug. 1 at Noon

Exhibits Received: ........................... Tues., Sept. , 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

....................................................Wed., Sept. , 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ...............................................Wed., Sept. at Noon

Exhibits Released:..............................Mon., Sept. , 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

1. Containers for Cut Flowers are provided, except for bouquet vases,

and containers for miniatures and floated blooms. Wedges permitted.

2. Exhibitors should replace deteriorating flowers on Saturday only,

from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Use gate 2, Sacramento St. entrance.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




CUT FLOWERS SWEEPSTAKES

1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $10 $8

DIVISION 88 - CUT FLOWERS

CLASS

1 Asters (3)

2 Begonia, Tuberous (1 flower)

3 Carnations (3)

4 Celosia (1)

5 Chrysanthemums (3)

6 Cosmos (3)

7 Dahlias, Cactus or Semi Cactus specify (1)

8 Dahlias, Formal or Informal (1)

9 Dahlias, Pompon (1)

10 Dahlias, other, specify (1)

11 Daisies, Gloriosa (3)

12 Daisies, other, specify (3)

13 Marigold, French Double (3)

14 Marigold, Large, Orange (3)

15 Marigold, Large, Yellow (3) floated - provide own

container

16 Marigold, other, specify

17 Petunia (1 spray)

18 Shrub, Tree or Vine, flowering, specify (1 branch or

stem)

19 Zinnia, Cactus or Fantasy (3)

20 Zinnia, large or Dahlia type (1)

21 Zinnia, Pompon (3)

22 Zinnia, small type (3)

23 Other Annuals, not listed, specify

24 Other Perennials, not listed, specify

DIVISION 90 - FLORAL BOUQUET

(Provide own vase) CLASS

1 Bouquet - Mixed, use at least 10 stems and at least 2

varieties

2 Bouquet - One variety, use at least 5 stems

DIVISION 92 - CUT ROSES

For judging, ideally, all sprays should have at least two open blooms;

however, floribunda and mini sprays ideally show all stages of

development from green buds to fully open flowers, with florets

showing color predominating; grandiflora sprays, ideally, are

exhibited at HT show form with none or few side buds; HT sprays

are similar to grandiflora sprays with emphasis on number of blooms.

CLASS

1 Roses, Climber, Shrub or Old Garden Rose, one bloom

or spray, shown as grown

2 Roses, Floribunda or Polyantha, one spray 3 Roses, Grandiflora, one spray

4 Roses, Hybrid Tea, apricot blend, orange or orange

blend or orange-red, one bloom per stem (1)

5 Roses, Hybrid Tea, light pink, medium pink or deep

pink, one bloom per stem (1)

6 Roses, Hybrid Tea, pink blend, one bloom per stem (1)

7 Roses, Hybrid Tea, medium red, dark red or red blend,

one bloom per stem (1)

8 Roses, Hybrid Tea, white or near white, one bloom per

stem (1)

9 Roses, Hybrid Tea, mauve or lavender, one bloom per

stem (1)

10 Roses, Hybrid Tea, medium yellow, deep yellow or

yellow blend, one bloom per stem (1)

11 Roses, miniature, one spray (provide own container)

ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS

LOCAL DIVISION




Exhibits Received: ..................Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

..................................................Wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.


Exhibits Released: .........................Mon., Sept. 11, 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

1. Maximum width of arrangements shall be 30 inches.

2. Fresh flower or plant material must be used in all divisions except

dry arrangement divisions; no artificial coloring of fresh plant

material; no artificial flowers or foliage except in classes specified for

silk.

3. Foliage permitted in all arrangements, unless otherwise noted.

Succulents may be classed as foliage. A minimum of painted or

colored plant material that is dried or treated, may be used.

4. Accessories permitted in all classes, unless otherwise noted, but

emphasis to be on plant material. Using artificial fruits and

vegetables as accessories is permitted. Use fresh only if schedule

calls for it.

5. All accessories and containers must be marked on the bottom with

the exhibitor’s name. The attendants in charge will furnish all

possible protection, but disclaim all liability for loss or damage to the

property of the exhibitor.

6. Exhibitor is free to work in whatever style he or she deems best for

theme expression, such as free style, traditional, familiar modern, etc.

However, free style does not mean we do not operate within the

framework of basic art principles of design.



8. Exhibitor can enter only in one of the following categories:

● BEGINNERS: Having won 10 or less Blue Ribbons in

competition at Gold Country Fair.

● ADVANCED: Having won more than 10 Blue Ribbons in

competition at Gold Country Fair.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




ARRANGEMENT SWEEPSTAKES

1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $10 $8

DIVISION 94 - BEGINNERS SILK ARRANGEMENTS

Using Silk Flowers only. Foliage may be dry, fresh, or artificial.

CLASS

1 ELEGANT ARRANGEMENTS – Designer's choice

2 TICKLE ME PINK – Pink in color

DRY ARRANGEMENTS

CLASS

3 TIMELESS MAGIC – Designer's Choice

4 RUNNING WILD – Dried & Beautiful

FRESH ARRANGEMENTS

CLASS

5 “BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS” - Designer’s

Choice

6 THE MELTING POT – Bold/Colorful

MINIATURE ARRANGEMENTS All under 5 inches in height and width

CLASS

7 TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR – Designer’s

choice

8 SWEET AS A PEACH – Shades of Peachy Cream

DIVISION 96 - ADVANCED

SILK ARRANGEMENTS Using Silk Flowers only. Foliage may be dry, fresh, or artificial.

CLASS

1 A TISKET, A TASKET – Designer's choice

2 GOLDEN MEMORIES – Feature three (3) flowers

DRY ARRANGEMENTS

CLASS

3 LET'S DO THE TWIST – Designer’s choice

4 HIGH & DRY – Dried & Fragrant

FRESH ARRANGEMENTS

CLASS 5 ATOMIC ORANGE – Orange in Color

6 HAPPY TRAILS – Designer's choice

MINIATURE ARRANGEMENTS All under 5 inches in height and width

CLASS

7 SMALL WONDERS – Designer's choice

8 BLING - BLING – Make it Sparkle

NICHES AND SEGMENT TABLES AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

ENTRY FEE $3.00




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2

FLORAL NICHES 1. Include a fresh floral arrangement. Any background mate-

rial, accessories, and the arrangement must be kept within the space

of the niche.

2. Size: 27 ½” high, 27 ½” wide and 16 ½” deep.

3. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor per class, and a total of four (4)

entries in each class.

DIVISION 98 - FLORAL NICHES

CLASS

1 MAKING A SPLASH – Designer’s choice

2 LET IT GROW – Family Fun

SEGMENT TABLES 1. Must be displayed on a covered board 24” wide and 28” deep,

which is provided by exhibitor. A place setting for one (no

silverware) with a fresh floral arrangement..

2. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor per class, and a total of four (4)


entries in each class.

DIVISION 100 - SEGMENT TABLES CLASS

1 BARNYARD BASH – Designer’s choice

2 PICTURE PERFECT – Classic

HOME ARTS DEPARTMENT

FIREPLACE MANTLE DECORATING

1. LIMIT: One entry per exhibitor per class, and a total of four (4) entries total.

2. Mantles will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of entry forms.

3. Mantles will be displayed in the Armory Building.


ENTRY FEE $4.00




1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $12 $10

DIVISION 102 - FIREPLACES CLASS

1 “HOMETOWN HEARTH” Show your decorating

skills with pictures, dried flower arrangements, candles, or

items featuring your favorite memory.

Scorecard for Judging Fireplaces

Artistic Arrangements 50%

Variety of Plant Material 15%

Accessories 15%

Completeness 20%

Total 100%

Wine Competition

Homemade & Commercial Divisions


Exhibits Received: ..................Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

..................................................Wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.



1. Exhibitor must be 21 years of age or older.

2. Exhibits will be displayed in the Sierra Building.

3. Competition open to residents and wineries of Placer, El Dorado,

Nevada and Sacramento counties.

4. Exhibitor must bring two 750 ml bottles. One for judging, and one

for display. Any opened (judged) or display bottles not claimed

during release time on September 9th will be discarded.

5. Entries to be made on Gold Country Fair still exhibits entry form.


1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $4 $2


BEST OF DIVISION and BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS

DIVISION 103 - AMATEUR/HOMEMADE WINE

DIVISION 104 - COMMERCIAL WINE

RED WINES

CLASS

1 Cabernet Sauvignon

2 Zinfandel

3 Merlot

4 Pinot Noir

5 Any Other - Specify varietal or blend on entry

WHITE WINES CLASS

6 Chardonnay

7 Sauvignon Blanc

8 Chenin Blanc

9 Viognier

10 Any Other - Specify varietal or blend on entry

BLUSH/ROSE WINES CLASS

11 White Zinfandel

12 Other Blush Wines - Specify

DESSERT WINES CLASS

13 Muscat

14 Port

15 Other Dessert Wines - Specify

SPARKLING WINES CLASS

16 Any Sparkling Wines - Specify

NON-GRAPE WINES CLASS

17 Any Wines - Specify

DIVISION 105 - HOMEBREW CLASS

1 Pale Ale

2 IPA

3 Amber Ale

4 Brown Ale

5 Stout

6 Specialty Beer

7 Mead

8 CiderGold

BAKING AND CONFECTIONS

LOCAL DIVISION


Entries Close: ..........................................Tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Exhibits Received: .................Tues., Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

..................................................Wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.


...........................................................................(open to the public)


1. IMPORTANT - All Baking & Confections entries will be disposed

of at the close of the fair. Only Gift Packs, ribbons and checks are to

be picked up.

2. Baking & Confection Entries:

● Must be home-prepared by the exhibitor, no package

mixes.

● Must have been made by an amateur.

● Must be the quantities and sizes specified in Premium

Book.

3. Pies must be on aluminum pie plates, all other items on white

paper plates or heavy cardboard and covered with plastic or saran-

type wrap. Bread may be in plastic bags.

4. Management has the right to remove/or dispose of food items if


they deteriorate during the fair.

5. Entries in Division 105 cannot be entered into Divisions 106-121.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




BAKING SWEEPSTAKES

1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $10 $8

DIVISION 106 - “BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY

DREAMS”

Family favorites are entered here.

Entries in this Division cannot

be entered in Divisions 106-121. CLASS

1 Cookies (6)

2 Breads

3 Pies

4 Cakes

5 Confections

6 Any Other - Specify

DIVISION 107 - Breads

½ loaf - approximately ½ lb.

If machine made, specify on entry form. CLASS

1 Banana

2 Pumpkin

3 White, yeast

4 Whole Grain, yeast

5 Zucchini

6 Any Other, yeast, specify

7 Any Other, non-yeast, specify

DIVISION 108

BISCUITS, ROLLS & COFFEE CAKES CLASS

1 Biscuits (6)

2 Cinnamon Rolls, yeast (6)

3 Coffee Cake (1)

4 Muffins, bran (6)

5 Muffins, other, specify (6)

6 Rolls, yeast (6)

7 Any Other, not listed, specify

DIVISION 110 - COOKIES

½ dozen, monster cookies - 2 CLASS

1 Brownies, any variety

2 Chocolate Chip, any variety

3 Gingersnaps & other Molasses

4 Oatmeal, any variety

5 Peanut Butter, any variety

6 Sugar Cookies, any variety

7 Other Bar Cookies, specify

8 Other Drop Cookies, specify

9 Other Ice Box Cookies, chilled & sliced specify

10 Other Rolled Cookies, by rolling pin specify


DIVISION 112 - PIES & PASTRIES

One pie - not less than 6 “, on aluminum pie plate

Cheesecake - not less than 6 “ square or wedge CLASS

1 Cheesecake

2 One Crust Pie, Pecan

3 One Crust Pie, other, specify

4 Two Crust Pie, Apple

5 Two Crust Pie, other, specify

6 Tarts (3)

7 Any Other Pastry, specify

DIVISION 114 - CONFECTIONS CLASS CLASS

1 English Toffee (6)

2 Fudge (6)

3 Peanut Brittle (6)

4 Peanut Butter Candies, specify (6)

5 Any Other, specify (Candy)

DIVISION 116 - CAKES

¾ cake minimum

CAKES, TWO LAYERS OR MORE -

Must be baked in separate layers and frosted.

CAKES, ONE LAYER - Any size or shape. May be frosted. CLASS

1 Applesauce, one layer

2 Carrot Cake, one layer

3 Chocolate, one layer

4 Cupcakes(6)

5 Other Cake, one layer, specify

6 Other Cake, two layers or more, specify

7 Other Cake, tube or bundt, specify

DIVISION 118 - CLYDE'S CATCH ALL

Enter your exhibits that absolutely do not belong in another class of

the Baking & Confection Department.

CLASS

1 Any exhibit, explain in detail

DIVISION 120 - DECORATED CAKES CLASS CLASS

1 Any Decorated Cake, specify. Cake may be real, or

styrofoam form may be used.

DIVISION 121 - RECIPE IN A JAR

The exhibit to include a one-quart jar with layered recipe

ingredients and recipe card with preparation instructions

attached. Exhibit should include three pieces of prepared

product. Samples will not be displayed. Bring some samples

on a disposable plate in a clear plastic bag. CLASS

1 Any – Please specify

DIVISION 122 - GIFT PACK



ENTRY FEE $3.00


1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $5 $2


To be judged mainly on attractiveness and ingenuity of packaging.

Container to have an open top or transparent cover. Individual items

not to be judged or removed from container.

CLASS


(basket of your choice, filled with a minimum of five

different home-baked items.)

PRESERVED FOODS DIVISION

LOCAL DIVISION



Exhibits Received: .......................... Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00

p.m. ………………………………....…Wed., Aug. 30, 2:00 - 7:00

p.m. Exhibits Judged: ..................................Thurs., Aug. 31 at 4:00

p.m.


1. Exhibits will be displayed in the Armory Building.

2. Canning & Preserved Entries:

● Must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair.

● Must have been made by the exhibitor within one year of

the opening date of the Fair.

● Must be sealed in standard canning jars (See Rules 6 & 7).

● Must be two jars of the same size, and of the same batch.

3. All dried products must be wrapped or sealed in clear plastic, or

sealed in clear jars.

4. Must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Exhibitor

Handbook

5. Foods that require refrigeration cannot be entered.

6. Standard Jars: Must be a clear glass container specifically designed

for canning purposes. All canning may be in a quart, pint or half pint

jar. No special covers or lids allowed and No drinking Jars allowed.

7. Seals: All jars must be tightly sealed, with rings. No paraffin seals

allowed.

8. Labels: All jars must be neatly labeled with two small labels (not

larger than 2" x 2", as labels block view of contents). LABEL ON

FRONT OF JAR to state: name of product, date of pack, method

used. LABEL ON BOTTOM OF JAR to state: division number, class

number, exhibitor’s name.

9. Methods of Canning - Jams and jellies - open kettle or water bath.

10. Tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) - simmering water

bath (or under pressure).

11. All vegetables and non-acid foods - under pressure.

12. Low-acid foods - under pressure.

13. Low-acid fruit such as figs, should be made more acid by adding

lemon juice, as directed in the University Agriculture Extension

Service leaflet “Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables.”

14. Two Jars: One jar of all products being considered for awards,

which have not otherwise been eliminated from consideration, WILL

BE OPENED. The other jar will be for display. Judge will decide

which jar will be opened. Opened jars may be picked up by exhibitor

on Thurs. after judging or on Monday following the Fair.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




PRESERVED FOODS SWEEPSTAKES

1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $10 $8

Quantities:

● Fruit leathers - two containers with one roll in each.

● Jerky - one container with six strips.

● Dried fruits - one container with six to eight sections.

● All other items - two standard jars, containers, or packages

of the same product.

DIVISION 124 - DRIED FOODS

CLASS

1 Any Dried Fruit, or Fruit Mixture, specify

2 Any Dried Herb, or Herb Mixture, specify

3 Any Dried Meat, specify

4 Any Dried Vegetable, or Vegetable Mixture, specify

5 Any Fruit Leather, specify

DIVISION 126 - CANNED FRUITS

Two (2) jars per entry CLASS

1 Applesauce

2 Apricots

3 Cherries

4 Peaches

5 Pears, plain

6 Pears, other, specify

7 Plums

8 Any Fruit Juice, specify

9 Any Fruit Mixtures, specify

10 Any Fruit Pie filling, specify

11 Any Other Fruit, specify

DIVISION 128 - CANNED VEGETABLES


1 Beans

2 Carrots

3 Tomatoes, stewed

4 Tomatoes, whole pack

5 Tomatoes, other, specify

6 Any Vegetable Juice, specify

7 Any Vegetable Mixture, specify

8 Any Other Vegetable, specify

DIVISION 130 - SYRUPS


1 Any Fruit Syrup, specify

2 Any Other Syrup, specify

DIVISION 132 - PICKLES, RELISHES & SAUCES

Two (2) jars per entry

PICKLED VEGETABLES CLASS

1 Beans

2 Beets

3 Bread & Butter Pickles

4 Dill Pickles, Kosher

5 Dill Pickles, other

6 Peppers

7 Sweet Pickles

8 Zucchini

9 Any Other Vegetables, specify


PICKLED FRUITS CLASS

10 Any Pickled Fruit, specify

RELISHES CLASS

11 Chutney

12 Corn Relish

13 Green Tomato Relish

14 Hamburger Relish

15 Pickle Relish

16 Salsa

17 Zucchini Relish

18 Any Other Relish, specify

SAUCES CLASS

19 Barbecue Sauce

20 Catsup

21 Chili Sauce

22 Dessert Sauce or Topping, specify

23 Tomato Sauce

24 Any Other Sauce (i.e. Taco, Spaghetti, Pizza), Specify

DIVISION 134 - JAMS


1 Apricot 2 Apricot - Pineapple

3 Cherry

4 Fig

5 Fruit Combinations, specify

6 Peach

7 Pear

8 Plum

BERRY JAMS CLASS

9 Blackberry, any variety

10 Blackberry, seedless

11 Boysenberry

12 Raspberry

13 Strawberry

14 Berry, other, specify

15 Any Other Jam, specify

DIVISION 136 - JELLIES


1 Apple

2 Grape

3 Mint

4 Peach

5 Pepper

6 Plum

7 Pomegranate

BERRY JELLIES CLASS

8 Blackberry, any variety

9 Boysenberry

10 Strawberry

11 Berry, other, specify

12 Any Other Fruit Jelly, specify

13 Any Other Vegetable Jelly, specify

DIVISION 138

MARMALADES, BUTTER & PRESERVES

Two (2) jars per entry

CLASS

1 Apple Butter

2 Peach Butter

3 Any Other Butter, specify

4 Any Fruit Conserve, specify

5 Orange Marmalade

6 Any Other Fruit Marmalade, specify

7 Any Vegetable Marmalade, specify

8 Any Fruit Preserves, specify

9 Any Vegetable Preserves, specify

DIVISION 140 - CLYDE’S CATCH ALL

Enter your exhibits that absolutely do not belong in another

class of the Preserved Food Department.

CLASS


DIVISION 142 - GIFT PACK



ENTRY FEE $3.00


1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $5 $2

To be judged mainly on attractiveness and ingenuity of

packaging.

Container to have an open top or transparent cover.

Individual items not to be judged or removed from container.

CLASS


(Basket of your choice, filled with a minimum of five

different standard size jars of home-canned items such as

pickles, relishes, sauces, jams, jellies, marmalades, butters and preserves.)

CLOTHING & TEXTILES

LOCAL DIVISION




p.m. ………………………………....…Wed., Aug. 30, 2:00 - 7:00

p.m. Exhibits Judged: ........................................Thurs., Aug. 31 at

Noon



2. Clothing & Textile Entries:


● Must have been made by the exhibitor.

● Must be original and produced by an amateur.

● Must be the quantities and sizes specified in the Exhibitor

Handbook. 3. Must be cleaned and pressed

Kits - If an exhibitor gets an idea from a kit, but substantially alters

the composition and appearance of the finished product, it would no

longer be considered as a kit.





1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




PRESERVED FOODS SWEEPSTAKES

1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $10 $8

NEEDLEWORK - AMATEUR

If not specified, can be fabric, crocheted, hand-knit, machine knit or

hand woven. Specify if made from kit.

DIVISION 144 - CROCHETED ITEMS CLASS

CLASS

1 Placemats, 2

2 Centerpiece, over 12" and under 30"

3 Doily

4 Dress, infant

5 Dresser Scarf or Vanity Set

6 Lace, 1 yard minimum length

7 Pillowcase

8 Pillow

9 Hot Pads, 2

10 Wearing apparel, junior/adult, specify

11 Wearing apparel, child/infant, specify

12 Any other

DIVISION 146 - EMBROIDERED ITEMS Pictures must be framed - with hanger

CLASS

1 Crewel or Freestyle Embroidery, specify

2 Doily

3 Dresser Scarf

4 Picture, framed or matted

5 Pillow

6 Pillowcases

7 Ribbon Embroidery

8 Tablecloth

9 Towel

10 Wall hanging

11 Machine embroidery

12 Cross Stitch, Iron-on, Not counted

13 Wearing apparel, specify

14 Any other, specify

DIVISION 148 - COUNTED CROSS STITCH CLASS

1 Picture, under 12" (framed with hanger)

2 Picture, over 12" (framed with hanger)

3 Pictures - set, specify number

4 Household item – pillow, towel, etc.

5 Linen item (32 thread count)

6 Wall hanging

7 Article of clothing (purchased garments acceptable)


DIVISION 150 - TATTING

Kits must be entered in class 11

CLASS

1 Doily

2 Lace (one [1] yard minimum length)

3 Other – Specify

DIVISION 152 - HAND KNITTED CLASS

CLASS

1 Doily

2 Cape or Poncho

3 Cap, Hat, Shawl, Stole, Scarf or Set

4 Dress, infant

5 Pillow

6 Slippers or Socks

7 Sweater, men's or women's


DIVISION 154 – NEEDLEPOINT CLASS CLASS

1 Picture (framed with hanger)

2 Pillow Cover

3 Plastic Canvas


DIVISION 156 - TEXTILE PAINTING CLASS

1 Tablecloth

2 Wearing Apparel

3 Pictures (on fabric, framed with hanger)


DIVISION 158 - AFGHANS CLASS CLASS

1 Afghan, crocheted, pieced

2 Afghan, crocheted, one piece

3 Afghan, crocheted, ripple design

4 Afghan, hand knitted

5 Afghan, infant, crocheted or knitted

6 Afghan, any other, specify

DIVISION 160 - HOLIDAY ITEMS CLASS

CLASS

1 Counted Cross-stitch, kit or pattern

2 Ornaments, tatting, knitted or crocheted - 3

3 Ornaments, needlepoint or embroidered - 3

4 Ornaments, any other, specify - 3

5 Stocking Kit

6 Stocking, original design

7 Table linen

8 Tree Skirt, original design

9 Tree Skirt, kit

10 Wreath, original

11 Wreath, kit

12 Clothing, specify


DIVISION 164 - VINTAGE CLOTHING Show off your heirloom items and celebrate family and tradition!

CLASS

1 Vintage Dress

2 Vintage Hat

3 Accessories - Shoes & Gloves


5 Theme, “Blue Jeans & Country Dreams”

DIVISION 166 - INFANT & NURSERY Infant Apparel, Nursery Accessories, designed for children

2 Years & Under

CLASS

1 Baby Bib

2 Bonnet or Cap

3 Booties or Socks

4 Baby Set, apparel

5 Boy's play clothes

6 Girl's play clothes

7 Quilt, crib size

8 Dress, sewn


9 Christening Gown

10 Jacket, sweater or sacque

11 Wall hanging

12 Other Nursery accessory, specify

DIVISION 168 - ANIMALS, TOYS, DOLLS & DOLL

CLOTHES Kits must be entered in Class 11

CLASS

1 Animal, 12" or over, specify

2 Animal, 12" or under, specify

3 Bear (i.e., Teddy, Panda, etc.)

4 Bunny Rabbit 5 Doll, under 15", specify

6 Doll, over 15", specify

7 Set of Dolls, 2 or more, specify

8 Set of Doll Clothes, 4 or more, specify

9 Set of Toys, 2 or more, specify

10 Any other Toy, specify

11 Any Toy or Doll from kit, specify

DIVISION 170 - SEWING AMATEUR (specify if made from a kit)

CLASS Apparel, designed for ages 3 to 12 years

1 Sleepwear

2 Dress, fabric

3 Play clothes

4 Shirt

5 Any other, specify CLASS Apparel, designed for juniors and adults

6 Blouse

7 Coat or Suit

8 Dress, cotton

9 Dress, formal

10 Dress, any other, specify

11 Vest

12 Shirt

13 Skirt


CLASS Accessories

15 Purse or belt, specify

16 Shawl, specify type

17 Slippers

18 Any other - Specify

CLASS Fair Theme

19 “Blue Jeans & Country Dreams”

ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 8, 2016

DIVISION 172 - QUILTS/LARGE CLASS

1 Quilt, hand-pieced or appliqued, hand-quilted

2 Quilt, machine-pieced or appliqued, machine-quilted

3 Quilt, combination of hand and machine work

4 Quilt, group, made by two or more persons


DIVISION 173 - QUILTS/SMALL

(Wall hangings, crib, miniature & apparel)

CLASS

1 Hand pieced or appliqued, hand quilted

2 Machine pieced or appliqued, machine quilted

3 Combination of hand and machine work

4 Quilted Apparel, specify


DIVISION 174 - COSTUMES CLASS

1 Infant, specify

2 Children's, specify

3 Adult, specify

4 Fair Theme “BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS”

DIVISION 176

NATURAL FIBERS HANDSPUN OR FELTED OPEN

TO AMATEURS OR PROFESSIONALS Articles made & spun, or felted by exhibitor from natural fibers

CLASS

1 Handspun, hand-knit or crocheted, any item, specify

2 Handspun, hand-woven, any item, specify

3 Felted, any item, specify

DIVISION 178 - YARN (ANIMAL FIBER)

(Skeins are to be a minimum of 50 yards)

CLASS

1 Single-Ply

2 Two-Ply

3 Three-Ply

4 Novelty Yarn

DIVISION 180 - YARN (PLANT FIBER)

(Skeins are to be a minimum of 50 yards)

CLASS

1 Single-Ply

2 Two-Ply

3 Three-Ply

4 Novelty Yarn

DIVISION 182 - CLYDE'S CATCH-ALL

Enter your exhibits that absolutely do not belong in another class of

the Clothing & Textile Department

CLASS


AMATEUR ARTS AND CRAFTS

LOCAL DIVISION




p.m. Judged: .......................................................Wed., Aug. 30, at

Noon


1. Exhibits received at the Armory Building.

2. Arts & Crafts Entries:


● Must be the original work of the exhibitor, no kits.

● Must have been made by an amateur, UNLESS specified in

division

● Must have been completed within one year of the opening

date of the Fair..

● Must be the quantities and sizes specified in the Premium

Book.

3. Paintings MUST HAVE A TITLE listed on the entry form.

4. Paintings MUST BE FRAMED, with hanger, and MUST BE

LABELED on back with division number, class number, and

exhibitor’s name.

5. Art Work that cannot be safely hung WILL NOT BE

DISPLAYED.

6. No kits accepted unless stated in class description.

7. Management will use every precaution within its power for the

safe preservation of all exhibits, but WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE to any exhibit. Exhibitors wishing

insurance coverage must arrange for their own insurance.

8. All exhibits must be in good taste, suitable for family viewing, or

may be subject to removal by management.

9. LIMITS: NONE





1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




AMATEUR ARTS AND CRAFTS DEPARTMENTS

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS

Title required FINE ARTS on entry form for all paintings

DIVISION 184 - PAINTINGS - OIL, ACRYLIC

Oil, Acrylic - on canvas, no glass

CLASS

1 Animals or wildlife

2 Architectural (buildings, bridges, etc.)

3 Floral

4 Landscape

5 Portrait or Figure

6 “BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY DREAMS”

7 Still Life 8 Any Other, not listed, specify

DIVISION 186 - PAINTINGS - WATER MEDIA

Water Media - includes watercolors, acrylics (under glass)

CLASS

1 Animals or Wildlife

2 Floral

3 Landscape




DIVISION 188 - PAINTINGS - PASTELS

Pastels - 55% or more pastel

CLASS 1 Any drawing

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Title required on entry form for all paintings

DIVISION 190 - GRAPHICS

Graphics - includes drawings, engravings, etchings, woodcuts,

airbrush, scratchboard CLASS

1 Drawings, Ink

2 Drawings, Pencil, black & white

3 Drawings, Pencil, colored


DIVISION 192 - MIXED MEDIA

Mixed Media - includes collage, batik

CLASS

1 Mixed Media, specify

DIVISION 194 - SCULPTURE

CLASS 1 Any Sculpture, specify

DIVISION 196 - CERAMICS & POTTERY CLASS

CLASS

1 Ceramic, glaze, under 8" largest dimension, specify

article

2 Ceramic, glaze over 8" largest dimension, specify

article

3 Ceramic, stain, specify article

4 Any Other Ceramic, specify article

5 Pottery, hand thrown, specify article

6 Pottery, other, specify article

DIVISION 198 - OTHER FINE ARTS CLASS

CLASS

1 China Painting, specify

2 Stained Glass, specify

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS

AMATEUR POETRY

1. Limit: Two entries per exhibitor per class

2. Poems of any length, in any form, single or double spaced will be

accepted.

3. Submit original 8 1/2" x 11" on white paper to be judged, and

1 additional copy.

4. Label copy with name and mailing address on back.

5. Published poems, or those previously awarded with cash prizes of

more than $20.00 are excluded from entry.

6. All poems must be in English, and the work of the exhibitor.

7. Please observe good taste in selection for entering items.

8. Juniors enter in Jr. Amateur Poetry Division.

DIVISION 199 - AMATEUR POETRY CLASS

1 Cowboy

2 Humor

3 Love/Inspirational

4 Jingles or Limericks

5 Written for or about Children


CRAFT DEPARTMENTS DIVISION 200 - “BLUE JEANS & COUNTRY

DREAMS” Share your memory of past

Auburn District/Gold Country Fairs

(Please observe good taste in selections for entering items)

CLASS

1 Short Story

2 Picture (Photograph)

3 Story and photo

4 Illustration

DIVISION 201 - OUTSIDE THE BOX

Gold Country Fair goes GREEN in this fun contest. Create a

memorable object with a recyclable box using highly recyclable

items to decorate your box. Boxes can be as small as you wish with

the maximum size no longer than 9x12x18 (file box).

CLASS

1 Decorated - Outside the Box

DIVISION 202 - DECORATED HATS CLASS CLASS

1 Baseball hat

2 Cowboy hat

3 Straw hat


DIVISION 203 - HOLIDAY CRAFTS CLASS CLASS

1 Christmas Tree Ornaments, set of 4 or more, boxed or

other pre-approved method of display no larger than 2' x 2' x 2' (only

ornaments to be judged)

2 Any Christmas Item, other, 12" or over, specify

3 Any Christmas Item, other, under 12", specify

4 Any Easter Item, specify

5 Any Halloween Item, specify 6 Any Other Holiday

Item, specify

DIVISION 204 - TOLE PAINTING CLASS CLASS

1 Tole Painting (on wood or metal), any large item, over

18”


2 Tole Painting (on wood or metal), 18" and under,

specify

DIVISION 205 - “EGG ‘N ART”

Anything goes with your creation

made of egg shells and/or feathers

CLASS

1 Any creation

DIVISION 206 - WOODWORK CLASS CLASS

1 Carving (not painted)

2 Carving (painted)

3 Any furniture item, specify

4 Models (house, barn, etc.), specify

5 Birdhouse

6 Other, specify

DIVISION 208 - OTHER CRAFTS CLASS CLASS

1 Basket

2 Decorated Clothing (liquid embroidery, puff paint,

etc.),

specify

3 Doll, Porcelain Bisque (must be dressed)

4 Doll, other, specify

5 Furniture, woven or macramé, specify

6 Indian Craft, any item, specify

7 Jewelry, specify

8 Leather work, specify

9 Leather work, from kit, specify

10 Metal Work, specify

11 Models (no kits - must be mounted on base for display),

specify

12 Toy, specify

13 Windchime or Mobile

14 Any Other household decoration, not listed, specify

15 Any Other Craft Item, not listed, specify

16 Model, made from kit, specify

17 Shabby Chic

18 Pallet Crafts

19 Fair Retro Sign

20 Farmhouse Decor

21 Recycle of tires

DIVISION 210

DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREES (Artificial trees, featuring your favorite theme and ornaments)

CLASS


2 Winter Wonderland

3 Family Favorites

DIVISION 212 - CLYDE'S CATCH-ALL

Enter your exhibits that absolutely DO NOT belong in another class

of the Arts & Crafts Department

CLASS


CRAFT DEPARTMENTS

RUBBER STAMP ART & MEMORY BOOKS 1. Limit: Two entries per exhibitor per class

2. All entries must be the work of individuals not connected with any

commercial enterprise.

3. Specifications - Memory Book pages and Rubber Stamp Art items

must be matted and ready for hanging. Greeting cards do not need to

be matted.

4. Entries to arrive with exhibitor's name, phone number, division and

class number(s) labeled on the back.

DIVISION 214 - RUBBER STAMP ART

CLASS

CLASS

1 Stationary

2 Greeting Cards

3 Any Other, specify (Name tags, invitations,

announcements, etc.)

DIVISION 216 - MEMORY BOOKS CLASS

CLASS

1 Birthday

2 Children

3 Vacation


DIVISION 218 - PINTEREST

LOCAL DIVISION





Noon


We have created a division for the Pinterest inspired. There are so

many fun and exciting Do-It-Yourself projects, yummy recipes,

fashion advice, and so much more on Pinterest. We want you to bring

them to life and show them off! Entries must include a description (if

applicable, two-page max.) with pictures in hard copy electronic

version. If project is not an original project, please include the

original source in your description.

CLASS

1 Food & Drink

2 Gardening

3 DIY Home Projects & Home Decor

4 DIY Art, Crafts, Design, Photography

5 Fashion, Hair, Beauty

6 Gifts

7 Anything & Everything Else

*Project descriptions and directions will become property of the Gold

Country Fair once submitted. We shall reserve the right to replicate

the projects, post projects on our website, copy and share with fair-

goers as we see fit. Credit will be given to exhibitor.

COLLECTIONS

LOCAL DIVISION





Noon


1. Entries will be displayed in the Armory Building.

2. A limited amount of space will be available. Please indicate your

space needs on your entry form. 3. All miniatures must be enclosed

by glass, Plexiglas, or heavy plastic (not foodwrap).





1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $1




DIVISION 219 - COLLECTIONS

Limit one entry per class An information sheet about your collection, how you started, and any

other facts about your hobby must be submitted to be displayed with

your entry.

CLASS

1 Animals

2 Animals, stuffed

3 Dolls

4 Educational (i.e. - insects, rocks, shells)

5 Housewares (i.e. spoons, cups)

6 Postage stamps - no more than 2 pages, 8-1/2x11”, 1

side per page

7 Small items (i.e. buttons, match books, key chains, pins,

magnets)

8 Sports related (i.e. equipment, memorabilia)

9 Other, not listed, specify

OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCAL DIVISION





Noon



2. Entries must be the work of exhibitor with the exception of processing and mounting.

3. Entries must be created by the exhibitor within the past two years.

4. Prints cannot have been shown at any previous Gold Country Fair.

5. The Gold Country Fair reserves the right to not display any art or photography that, in its' opinion is not suitable for family viewing.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $3 $2




DIVISION 220 - BLACK & WHITE

CLASS

1 PORTRAIT – Any picture that has a person or persons

as the interest (no nudes).

2 LANDSCAPE – Any picture that has scenic views as

main interest, including building and structural (excluding

art design used as geometric or art form).

3 ANIMAL – Any picture that has an animal or animals as the main interest (including insects).

4 STILL LIVE – Any picture using shapes and forms as

main interest (including close up of flowers or parts of

buildings used as geometric shapes).

DIVISION 221 - COLOR

CLASS

1 PORTRAIT – Any picture that has a person or persons

as the interest (no nudes).

2 LANDSCAPE – Any picture that has scenic views as

main interest, including building and structural (excluding

art design used as geometric or art form).

3 ANIMAL – Any picture that has an animal or animals

as the main interest (including insects).

4 STILL LIVE – Any picture using shapes and forms as

main interest (including close up of flowers or parts of buildings used as geometric shapes).

DIVISION 222 - MOBILOGRAPHY

Black and white photos, must be taken on a mobile device.

Any editing or touch ups must be made on the mobile device.

CLASS

1 Friends &/or Family

2 Selfies

3 Landscapes

4 Pets

5 Fair Theme, “Blue Jeans & Country Dreams”

PROFESSIONAL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT




Noon


1. A Professional: A person who produces three (3) or more items for sale in a year and/or teaches the craft/art type be ing entered.


3. Entries:

● Must have not been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair.

● Must be the original work of the exhibitor, no kits.

● Must have been completed within one year of the opening

date of the Fair. 4. Paintings MUST HAVE A TITLE listed on the entry form.

5. Paintings MUST BE FRAMED, with hanger, and MUST BE

LABELED on back with division number, class number, and exhibitor’s name.

6. Artwork that cannot be safely hung WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED.


safe preservation of all exhibits, but WILL NOT BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE to any exhibit.

Exhibitors wishing insurance coverage must arrange for their

own insurance.

8. All exhibits must be in good taste, suitable for family viewing, or may be subject to removal by management.

9. LIMITS: NONE





1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $5 $3




PROFESSIONAL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Title required on entry form for all paintings

DIVISION 224 - PAINTINGS - OIL, ACRYLIC

Oil, Acrylic - on canvas, no glass CLASS

1 Animals or wildlife

2 Architectural (buildings, bridges, etc.)

3 Floral

4 Landscape


6 Seascape

7 Still Life


DIVISION 225 - PAINTINGS - WATER MEDIA Water Media - includes watercolors, acrylics (under glass)

CLASS

1 Animals or Wildlife

2 Floral

3 Landscape / Seascape




DIVISION 226 - PAINTINGS – PASTELS 55% or more pastel

CLASS

1 Any drawing

DIVISION 227 - TOLE PAINTING

CLASS

1 Tole Painting (on wood or metal), any large item, over

18", specify

2 Tole Painting (on wood or metal), 18" and under,

specify

Entries Close: ............................................. Tues., Aug. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

DIVISION 228 - GRAPHICS

Drawings, engravings, etchings, woodcuts, airbrush, scratchboard

CLASS

1 Drawings, Ink

2 Drawings, Pencil, black & white

3 Drawings, Pencil, colored


DIVISION 230 - MIXED MEDIA

Mixed Media - includes collage, batik

CLASS

1 Mixed Media, specify

DIVISION 232 - SCULPTURE

CLASS 1 Any Sculpture, specify

DIVISION 234 - CERAMICS & POTTERY

CLASS

1 Ceramic, glaze, under 8" largest dimension, specify

2 Ceramic, glaze over 8" largest dimension, specify

3 Ceramic, stain, specify

4 Any Other Ceramic, specify

5 Pottery, hand thrown, specify

6 Pottery, other, specify

DIVISION 235 - GOURD ART CLASS

1 Pyrography

2 Painted/Colored

3 Carved/Filigree

4 Other Gourd Art

DIVISION 236 - OTHER FINE ARTS CLASS

1 China Painting, specify

2 Stained Glass, specify

SPECIAL FRIENDS DEPARTMENT

LOCAL DIVISION - ALL AGES



p.m. Exhibits Judged: ............................. Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00-7:00

p.m.


**A person exhibiting in this department IS NOT ELIGIBLE to enter the

Senior or Junior Divisions in the Clothing & Textiles or Arts & Crafts

Departments.**


NO ENTRY FEE BEST OF DIVISION - $10 premium



RIBBONS ONLY 1st thru 3rd


2. Paintings or Drawings must be framed, or mounted or matted with

cardboard or other sturdy backing, and a hanger securely attached,

Must be labeled on the back with division number, class number and exhibitor’s name.

3. Photography is not eligible in this department.

4. Limit - 4 items per class.

5. Entry tags will not state disability designations.

DIVISION 240 - ADULT/YOUTH DAY HEALTH CARE

PARTICIPANTS

DIVISION 241 - RESIDENTS OF MEDICAL

FACILITIES

DIVISION 242 - PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

CLASS

1 Clothing and textile items, specify, age 5 thru 17

2 Clothing and textile items, specify, age 18 and over

3 Arts and crafts items, specify, age 5 thru 17

4 Arts and crafts items, specify, age 18 and over


Join Friends of the Fair!

The Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center is dedicated to maintaining a vital year round facility

benefiting the people of Placer County.

All members of “Friends of the Fair” will receive recognition on our website yearlong list of sponsors at:


Bronze $100.00 1 award provided to junior exhibitors with your company name as

the sponsor plus, 2 one-day Passes to the Fair

Silver $150.00 2 awards provided to junior exhibitors with your company name as the

sponsor, plus 4 one-day Passes to the Fair

Gold $250.00 Your choice of 4 awards or 1 Champion Buckle provided to junior

exhibitors with your company name as the sponsor, plus 8 one-day Passes to the Fair

Platinum $500.00 Your choice of 10 awards or 3 Champion Buckles provided to junior

exhibits with your company name as the sponsor, plus 20 one-day Passes to the Fair

Custom $1,000 & Up All the great benefits of Platinum Level plus (2) Adults tickets to the

following: Gold Country Fair Heritage Foundation Crab Feed, Gold Country Pro Rodeo, and

Foothills Brewfest.

Detach and return completed bottom portion to: Gold Country Fair, 1273 High St, Auburn, CA 95603

Make check payable to Gold Country Fair HF Tax ID Number 46-5698815

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------

Name:

Company, if applicable:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

Club Affiliation/Sponsor:

Level of Membership (Check desired level)

▢ Bronze-$100.00 ▢ Silver-$150.00 ▢ Gold-$250.00 ▢ Platinum-$500.00

My donation amount for the Barns is $

The name or company name for the plaque:

For Office Use Only

Receipt #: Date: Initials:

Approval Date: Website: Input Date:

http://www.goldcountryfair.com/




AGE AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH EXHIBITORS

THESE DIVISIONS ARE LIMITED TO FFA, GRANGE AND 4-H MEMBERS WHOSE CHAPTERS, CLUBS OR

HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF PLACER COUNTY AND INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS

WHO RESIDE IN PLACER COUNTY.

ALL EXHIBITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOWING

LIVESTOCK AT THE GOLD COUNTRY FAIR.

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

The FFA is a national organization of students enrolled in high school vocational agriculture classes. The local unit is the chapter in

each high school offering vocational agriculture, under the supervision of the agriculture teacher who is always the chapter advisor.

The State unit includes all chapters in the State, under the supervision of the State Department of Education as represented by the

Bureau of Agricultural Education with its headquarters at the State Education Building, Sacramento, California. The national unit is

the group of associations in each state and Puerto Rico, under the supervision of the Agricultural Education Division of the U.S.

Office of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, DC. Every FFA project member in livestock, poultry, fruit or crops is a part of

the practical education of the vocational agriculture student who owns it. The program includes the improvements of agriculture,

leading ultimately to the ownership of the agriculture enterprises and the development of good citizenship. Participation in Fairs and

livestock shows is recognized as having educational value as well as stimulation for better results and finer projects, under supervision

of the qualified chapter advisor and with the cooperation of the Fair Management.

4-H YOUTH

4-H Youth programs are non-formal, voluntary educational programs, open to all youth, without regard to race, color or creed, not

connected with the public school system, under the supervision of the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of California

and United States Department of Agriculture. They are a part of Extension teaching. The projects exhibited at Fairs by members of

these groups are the result of their efforts under the supervision of volunteer adults.

4-H DIVISION DEFINITIONS

PRIMARY MEMBERS: K THROUGH 3RD GRADES

JUNIOR MEMBERS: 4TH THROUGH 6TH GRADES

INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS: 7TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES

SENIOR MEMBERS: 9TH GRADE AND ABOVE

1. 4-H MEMBER AGE POLICY: A bonafide 4-H member is a youth who is enrolled in, at least, kindergarten during the

2016-2017 school year, and can exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age. They must be enrolled

in the Placer County 4-H Program with a card on file in the County 4-H Office, and have completed all project requirements by

required deadlines, including a 4-H Recordbook, signed by all appropriate leaders. Showing in the Fair is the culmination of a year’s

efforts, therefore, a 4-H member must have been enrolled in at least the 4th Grade by December 31 2016, and fulfilled all other

membership and project requirements to show and/or sell 4-H Livestock. Any questions as to eligibility rest with the Placer County 4-

H Leader’s Executive Committee.

Junior/Intermediate & Senior Members: Exhibitors must be 9 years old or in 4th grade by December 31, 2016 and are

eligible to exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age in order to enroll in any approved

animal project as a Junior Member.

Primary Members: 4-H Primary Members are youth who are enrolled in Kindergarten through 3rd Grades. Primary

members are eligible to enter primary classes only. They are not eligible to show large livestock or sell in the junior livestock

auction. Children enrolled in Kindergarten or 5 years old as of December 31, 2016 are eligible for 4-H as Primary Members.

Involvement in animal projects is limited to approved projects only. Primary members are eligible to enroll in the following

animal projects only: pygmy goats, dogs, cavies, rabbits, embryology, entomology, marine science, poultry, and therapeutic

animal projects.

Enter on line at www.goldcountryfair.com


2. FFA

FFA members may participate as members until the end of the calendar year following the year of graduation from high school.

Students competing in this division must be regularly enrolled in the High School Vocational Agriculture Program or graduated from

High School in 2016 in order to meet the requirements, rules and regulations set up by C.A.T.A. and the State Association of FFA.

Competition is open to FFA Chapters of Placer County. Exhibitor must be in good standing in his/her FFA Chapter. No exhibit will be

received unless entry has been signed by a Chapter Advisor and parent or guardian. All entries in an FFA division must be owned by

the student and have acceptable Record Books available upon request of Fair Management.

3. GRANGE

Grange members may exhibit if they are at least 5 years of age as of January 1, 2017 and until the end of the calendar year in which

the member reaches age 19. Grange members ages 5 through 9 are subject to the same rules as 4-H Primary members.

4. INDEPENDENT JUNIOR – Independent Jr. Exhibitors must be at least 9-years-old, or in the 4th grade by January

1, 2017, and can exhibit through December 31st of the year in which they turn 19 years of age.

Independent junior exhibitors must enter an open junior class unless one is not available. If an open junior class is not available, junior

exhibitors may enter an appropriate FFA or 4-H class if they meet all appropriate FFA and/or 4-H age/grade, and State Rules

requirements. Juniors who have been FFA, 4-H or Grange project members within 60 days prior to the Fair are not eligible to compete

in that project as independent juniors (150 days for market beef). An exhibitor showing a project under 4H or FFA may also have a

project with a different specie and show it as an independent so long as the project change rule is followed. Each entry in these

divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. Entries shall be made on Junior Department entry forms provided by the

Fair. The signature of a parent or guardian is required. State and Local Rules apply to all entries and scorecards in corresponding

Senior and Junior Department classes shall be used unless otherwise provided in these divisions.

A.) Independent junior exhibitors not affiliated with any organization can enter appropriate FFA or 4-H classes if they meet

the age or grade level requirements.

B.) Independent junior exhibitors must not have been project members in a junior organization within 60 days (150 days for

market beef cattle) to be eligible to participate as an Independent Junior in that project.

C.) Independent Juniors must have “on ground” supervision by a responsible adult while at the Fair.

D.) Independent Exhibitors MUST submit a signed declaration form and submit a record book. The project record book must

be in the office by the entry deadline. The declaration MUST be signed and turned into the office before the pre-weigh dates

for their species (150 days for beef, 60 days for swine, sheep and goats and 45 days for poultry)

5. All Exhibitors must meet the ownership requirements for market livestock and small market animals by the following schedule:

● Poultry - 30 days prior to Fair, August 7, 2017 (Must be owned by 1 week of age)

● Rabbits - 30 days prior to Fair, August 7, 2017 (Must be owned since 5 weeks of age)

● Turkeys - 45 days prior to Fair, July 24, 2017

● Sheep - 60 days prior to Fair, July 7, 2017

● Swine - 60 days prior to Fair, July 7, 2017

● Market Goats - 60 days prior to Fair, July 7, 2017

● Beef - 150 days prior to Fair, April 7, 2017

● BREEDING and FEEDER (large livestock) animals must be owned at least 30 days prior to Fair. Proof of ownership may be

requested.

Please refer to Junior Livestock Auction Rules and Local Rules for more information on Independent Junior Exhibitor requirements.

6. OTHER JUNIOR EXHIBITORS

A.) Other Junior exhibitors include divisions and classes restricted to children 17 years of age and under who are not under the FFA,

4-H youth programs or other recognized junior farm organization programs.

B.) Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor. Entries shall be made on official Gold Country

Fair entry forms provided by the Fair. The signature of a parent or guardian is required for entry.

C.) State and local rules apply to all entries and score cards in corresponding Senior and Junior Department classes shall be used

unless otherwise provided in these divisions.

D.) Exhibitors who are enrolled in any junior organization for which classes are offered elsewhere are not eligible to enter in these

divisions.

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK RULES


1. ALL INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES MUST BE LISTED ON THE ENTRY FORM. Entry Forms that are not complete by

August 8, 2017 will be charged a $5.00 penalty fee.

2. JUDGING ORDER, unless noted: Showmanship, Market, Breeding. Any changes will be posted on check-in day at the Livestock

Office.

3. GRADE FOR THE 2016 - 2017 SCHOOL YEAR IS THE ONE TO BE LISTED ON THE ENTRY FORM.

4. LIVESTOCK OWNERSHIP: Junior Exhibitors must be the bona fide owners of all livestock entries, 60 days prior to the opening

date of the Fair. In addition, junior exhibitors must be bona fide owners of market beef 150 days prior, market sheep, swine and goats

60 days prior and bona fide owners of rabbit, poultry and cavy entries 30 days prior to the opening date of the fair. EACH ANIMAL

MUST BE OWNED BY THE JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, AND PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE EXHIBITOR’S CARE AND

MANAGEMENT FOR THE STATED LENGTH OF TIME.

5. In order to be eligible to show and/or sell an animal at the Gold Country Fair, 4-H members must have been enrolled in 4-H by

December 15, 2016.

6. REGISTERED LIVESTOCK: Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate for each animal, to be checked in the

Livestock Office Wednesday, September 6, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

● All information MUST be supplied on entry form: (1) Dam, Birthdate and Ear Tag, Notching or Tattoo, or by (2) The

Registration Number. Registration number of sire for Get of Sire entries. Registration number of dam for Produce of Dam

entries.

● Ownership of Registered Animals will be verified by the DATE OF SALE, as listed on the Registration Certificate, if the

date is clearly stated and identified as such. If it is not, then the date that the Breed Association Recorded the Registration

Certificate, identifying the exhibitor as owner, shall be used to determine the required length of ownership.

7. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: An official Gold Country Fair ear tag/tattoo is required on all market animals from the

time of weigh-in to the release of animals on Sunday, September 10. All other identification tags will be removed at the scales (with

the exception of Jr. Grand National or California State Fair ear tags.) All Livestock (including Pygmy Goats) MUST have Ear Tags

or tattoo identification in order to enter the Fair.

8. Livestock will not be released until all stalls/pens/cages have been cleaned to the satisfaction of Fair Management. Exhibitors must

obtain a Release Slip from Livestock Superintendent and present it at the Exit Gate.

9. No Premium Award will be paid on any animal which does not meet class requirements of weight, age, identification, etc.

10. An exhibitor may enter up to two (2) market animals total at the Gold Country Fair.

11. Each exhibitor will be allowed to sell only 1 market entry regardless of species: 1 Beef, or 1 Hog, or 1 Sheep, or 1 Goat, or 1 pen

of Rabbits, or 1 Pen of Chickens, or 1 Turkey. Animals eligible for the sale must be declared within one hour of the conclusion of the

show. All declarations must be made to the Junior Livestock Office.

12. All Champions and Reserve Champions must sell. Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded both a Champion and a

Reserve Champion will an exhibitor be allowed to sell two animals.

13. The Limit of one (1) market entry to be sold through the Junior Livestock Auction has the following Pen exceptions:

Rabbits: One Entry to consist of three (3) Rabbits

Chicken: One Entry to consist of two (2) Chickens

Ducks: One Entry to consist of two (2) Ducks

14. Market exhibitors with multiple animals will have one (1) hour after the judging of their last animal to declare which animal they

wish to sell. All declarations must be made to the Junior Livestock Office. If no declaration is made, the decision will be made by the

Jr. Livestock Office.

15. Only animals deemed worthy by the judge will be allowed to sell in the Junior Livestock Auction. Not Market Ready and Not

Market Acceptable animals will not be eligible for the Junior Livestock Auction.

16. Any animal that does not make the weight requirements of the market or feeder class or poultry pen, must be removed from the

fairgrounds by midnight, Wednesday, September 6, 2017. EXCEPTION – If the exhibitor has only one animal of a species entered in

the fair, and it does not make the weight requirements of the market class, it may remain on the fairgrounds in order to be shown

ONLY IN SHOWMANSHIP. This animal may not be advertised for sale, nor buyers solicited.

17. LIVESTOCK ARRIVAL TIMES: Barns will be ready to receive livestock and small animals starting at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday,

September 6. Livestock will not be allowed on the grounds for housing prior to this date.

● ALL MARKET and FEEDER ANIMALS shall be weighed in Wednesday, September 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

● ALL Market Replacement Hogs MUST arrive by 5:00 p.m. for weigh-in purposes.

● ALL OTHER ANIMALS must be on the grounds by 10:00 P.M. Wednesday night.

18. No animal will be accepted in the barns unless it is entered as an individual in a Fair class or a pre-arranged educational display.

19. Substitutions and Scratches: Any substitution or scratch of an animal must be made at the time registrations are checked.

20. No person or exhibitor will be permitted in the judging enclosure or ring while stock or exhibits are being judged, unless he is an

attendant of the animal or exhibit under consideration.

21. Delivery of LIVESTOCK FEEDS and SUPPLIES to the barn area may only be made from 6:00A.M. to 10:00A.M. or from

11:30P.M. to Midnight, each day of the Fair. Vehicles will not be allowed on the grounds after 10:00A.M. Any vehicles parked

illegally on grounds after 10:30A.M. will be towed at the owner’s expense. Gate 4 next to McCann Stadium must be used, and a

livestock area parking pass is required to enter.

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK RULES CONT’D

22. ORIENTATION MEETING will be held Wednesday, following weigh-in, in the judging arena. All Auction participants MUST


attend the orientation meeting.

23. All livestock exhibitors shall go to the LIVESTOCK OFFICE as soon as all of their animals are stalled, to receive stall cards and

admission credentials. These will be given out as soon as all deficiencies have been cleared with the office.

24. STALLS – CLEANING, BEDDING AND FEEDING: All bedding and feeds must be supplied by the exhibitor. Livestock entries

must be bedded fully and only with clean, bright straw or shavings. Pens, stalls and barn areas must be kept clean at all times, to the

satisfaction of Fair Management, or premiums will be withheld. Please have all areas cleaned and trash out to be picked up by 8:00

A.M. each day of the Fair. JUNIOR EXHIBITORS - Only exhibitors are to clean pens, stalls and barn areas, or Herdsmen Awards

cannot be considered for that area. 4-H Club members, FFA Chapters or Grange members sharing the same barn area, pen, etc., may

share feeding of their club or chapter animals. Early morning feeding of animals(s) may be done by parents, ONLY to enable exhibitor

to attend school. 25. GROOMING AND CARE OF ANIMALS: Animals must be kept groomed and in show condition at all times by

the exhibitor. Junior Exhibitors are expected to groom and care for their own animal(s) when at the Fair, or the animal(s) and exhibitor

may be subject to disqualification and loss of premiums. Parents, 4-H leaders and FFA advisors, Jr. Grange Advisors, Sr. Herdsmen

and any other adults are prohibited from grooming junior livestock. Failure to comply with this rule may cause the forfeit of premiums

and exhibit privileges and market animals may not sell.

26. FOR SALE SIGNS are not allowed on any stalls/pens/cages or animals exhibited at the Fair.

27. Condition of Animals: No painted or decorated animals allowed. All market animals must be in show groom condition when

brought into the ring for judging and for sale order determination, OR PREMIUMS WILL BE DISALLOWED. All sale animals must

be in show ring condition when brought into the auction ring, OR ANIMALS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM SALE.

28. Vet Checks and Fees: Any request for a veterinary check for animal(s) must be made to the Livestock Superintendent(s). If they

feel it is needed, they will contact a veterinarian. If requested by the exhibitor, the exhibitor will pay the fee. Services or medications

rendered by the veterinarian on the grounds will be paid for by the exhibitor. If the request for a veterinary check is made by someone

other than the exhibitor, and the animal(s) is found to have a problem, the exhibitor will pay the fee. All animals are subject to

veterinary inspection as deemed necessary by Fair Management.

29. It is mandatory that Junior Exhibitors must present their own animals in the ring when animals are called for judging, sale order

determination, and auction. Special permission may be granted by Fair Management through the Livestock Superintendent or his

representative to use a substitute for handling the animal if a legitimate excuse is presented in writing and approved prior to judging.

Substitute handler must be a junior exhibitor who meets the eligibility requirements for a junior exhibitor at the Gold Country Fair. If

an exhibitor has two entries in a class, the second animal can be shown by an assistant handler only if the exhibitor is present showing

the other animal. (Exception: If an exhibitor has entries in more than one specie and, due to show scheduling the times overlap, a

substitute handler may show the second animal. This does not apply to showmanship classes.)

30. Regulation Uniform: Livestock exhibitors must be dressed in regulation uniform, as prescribed by State & County 4-H Leaders,

Grange and FFA Advisors, or they will not be permitted in the show ring or auction ring. Independent Junior Exhibitors shall wear

whites during competition. Whites shall consist of new-appearing white trousers or skirt and a new-appearing white blouse or shirt.

Hats are not acceptable. Open-toed foot wear, shorts, tee-shirts, sleeveless shirts or clothing with any artwork or embroidery are not

acceptable.

31. ANY OBJECTIONABLE BEHAVIOR by exhibitors during the period of Wednesday, September 6 through Sunday, September

10 may subject the exhibitor to disqualification of awards and/or privileges, including disqualification at future Gold Country Fairs

and dismissal from fairgrounds of exhibitor and exhibits.

32. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL SUBJECT EXHIBITOR TO DISQUALIFICATION OF PREMIUM AWARDS.

33. MARKET LAMBS – To qualify for exhibit after December 31, 2000, market lambs must be docked such that the tail (dock) is

healed and can be lifted from the exterior. Lambs that have no dock will not be eligible. Market Lambs must show lamb’s teeth.

34. All sheep and goats entering fairs require individual scrapie identification. Animals must be enrolled in the scrapie program. The

Fair WILL NOT automatically be providing scrapie tags for market lambs and market goats. Lost scrapie tags are the exhibitor’s

responsibility.

35. Any removal inhumane of the or exhibit other or inappropriate exhibitor from action the fairgrounds. to animals by This the

includes exhibitor icing, may slapping, cause disqualification, muzzling, drenching forfeiture or of improper awards, care and of

exhibitor’s animals.

36. Fair management reserves the right to declare ineligible for competition and/or remove any entry which is unhealthy, injured,

lame, unsound or endangers public safety. Cattle that are not easily controlled will be subject to disqualification and immediate

removal from the grounds as declared by Fair Management.

37. ALL auction checks not cashed after 90 days will be considered null and void.

2016 GOLD COUNTRY FAIR


JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOWCASE OF CHAMPIONS

CHAMPION MARKET STEER Exhibitor: Grace Bentien, Gold Country 4-H

Buyer: Les Schwab Tire Center, Auburn

CHAMPION MARKET GOAT Exhibitor: Pierce O'Neil, Miners Ravine 4-H

Buyer: Judy Vermason

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET STEER Exhibitor: Bailey Baser, Sheridan 4-H

Buyer: Don Robinson Sand & Gravel

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET GOAT Exhibitor: Josie Hernandez, Gold Country 4-H

Buyer: Nathan & Ann Baker

CHAMPION FFA MARKET STEER Exhibitor: Wyatt Dornbush, Lincoln FFA

Buyer: Bess Cattle Ranch

CHAMPION PAIR OF MEAT BIRDS

Exhibitor: Megan Ellis, Eureka-Granite Bay 4-H

Buyer: Chan's Bookkeeping & Tax Prep

RESERVE CHAMPION FFA MARKET STEER Exhibitor: Peyton Wheeler, Lincoln FFA

Buyer: Sinclair Concrete

RESERVE CHAMPION PAIR OF MEAT BIRDS

Exhibitor: Clayton Rhoades, Long Valley 4-H

Buyer: Raley's/Bel Air Markets

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG

Exhibitor: Rodric Corey, Mt. Pleasant 4-H

Buyer: Echo Valley Ranch

CHAMPION PAIR OF MEAT DUCKS

Exhibitor: Cassandra Rhoades, Long Valley 4-H

Buyer: Warehouse Paint

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG

Exhibitor: Tanner Wharton, Del Oro FFA

Buyer: Longhorn Meats

RESERVE CHAMPION PAIR OF MEAT DUCKS

Exhibitor: Leah Humber, Gold Country 4-H


RESERVE 4-H CHAMPION HOG

Exhibitor: Rebecca Chaddock, Ophir 4-H


CHAMPION MARKET TURKEY Exhibitor: Krystyn Rowe, Placer FFA


RESERVE FFA CHAMPION HOG

Exhibitor: Megan Snook, Lincoln FFA

Buyer: I-80 Forklift

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET TURKEY

Exhibitor: Maya Pessin, Miners Ravine 4-H


GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB

Exhibitor: Jacey Gottlieb, Del Oro FFA


CHAMPION RABBIT MEAT PEN Exhibitor: Martha Humber, Gold Country 4-H


RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB

Exhibitor: Declan Kellog, Del Oro FFA


RESERVE CHAMPION RABBIT MEAT PEN Exhibitor: Leah Humber, Gold Country 4-H

Buyer: Lee Bastien

CHAMPION 4-H LAMB

Exhibitor: Trinity Faith Bonachita, Ophir 4-H

Buyer: Roseville Meat Co.

CHAMPION SINGLE FRYER RABBIT

Exhibitor: Lauren Jonk, Lincoln FFA

Buyer: Harlan Livestock

RESERVE CHAMPION 4-H LAMB Exhibitor: Maycee Leal, Sheridan 4-H


RESERVE CHAMPION SINGLE FRYER RABBIT

Exhibitor: Nathan Jonk, Lincoln FFA

Buyer: Mertens, Ed & Wanda Farms, Ins.

BUYERS FROM AUBURN Ag Yes Inc

All Sierra Technologies

BUYERS FROM

LINCOLN/SHERIDAN

BUYERS FROM APPLEGATE/

MEADOWVISTA


Anderson Livestock

Arnold & Marion Lyon

Aubrun Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Auburn

49er Lions Club

Auburn Elks #1691

Auburn Host Lions

Auburn Kiwanis Club

Auburn Nutrition

Auburn Racquet Club

Auburn Rotary Club

AWI Management Corp

Azevedo & Associates

Bar "S" Ranch

Bootleggers

Burleson Consulting Inc

Chan's Bookkeeping & Tax Prep. Community

1st Bank

Craig Nowicki Dave Ebbert

David D. Chaddock - Auctioneer Designs 1st

Don Robbinson's Sand & Gravel Echo Valley

Ranch

Feed the Hungry

First Northern Bank

Ford Family Photography

G & H Glass Co.

Gary & Donna Stangeland

Gold Country Fair Board

Jim Holmes - Placer Cnty Board of Superv

Les Schwab Tire Center, Auburn Longhorn

Meats

Maki Heating & Air

Mark Berg, Attorney At Law

Mark Wallace Masonry

Marlee Griswald

Miller Heating & Air

Paradigm

Precision Earthworks Construction

Pizza Express

Placer Co. Realtor Foundation

R & K Enterprise Solutions

Raley's / Bel Air Markets

Rick & Dee Sample

Rick Henson

Robinson Sand & Gravel

Ross & Bev Berlin

Savemart #600

Sweetwater Ranch

Syblon Reid Const

Tokutomi & Carruthers, CPAS

Tom Fink

Valley Carpet Care

Warehouse Paint

Wilson, Wilson & Taylor

Yurdana Livestock

Bess Cattle Ranch

Bob Fish Trucking

Browen Mechanical

Fish Club Lambs

Giffins Ranch

Harlan Livestock

Lee Bastien

Michael Maul

Mike & Cindy Prentice

Pat & Stephanie Maul

Patrick & Cheryl McCourtney

Rolling M Polled Herefords

Sierra Hay & Feed

Snook Family

Superior Livestock Supply Thermalands

Sportsman Club

Troy Scott Custom Grading

Wagon Works Farm

Wayne Molebash-Laura Bullard

Wheatland Natural

BUYERS FROM

NEWCASTLE/

LOOMIS/PENRYN/ROCKLINAlan & Kori Wittinger

Chris Bradburn DO Inc.

Do-Right Concrete

Duarte Family Vineyard

Farmer's Farrier Service

Foothill Fire Alarm

Foothill Fire Protection

Foothill Fire Protection Inc

Frank & Maureen Lisotta

Gregg Rhoades

Gruber Ranch

Henry Sinclair

Jeff Sevey

Johnson & Co. CPA's

Kori & Alan Wittinger

L & G Enterprises

Luann Lamay

Nathan & Ann Baker

Neil's Controlled Blasting

Paul Belli

Placer County Farm Bureau

Placer Farm Supply

Richard & Elaine Carrington

Shooters All-Season Paintball

Sinclair Concrete, Inc.

Spanish Cooral Ranch

The Hot Water Heater Co

Tucker Ranch

Turn-Key Construction Services

Jennifer Donovan

Johna Humber

Robert Boeger Plastering

BUYERS FROM

ROSEVILLE/GRANITE BAY

Consulo Insurance Co.

J & M Well Rehab Co.

Jake Whittle

Kee & Associated CPA's

Michelle E Phillips Accountancy Corp

Mountain Mikes Pizza - Roseville

Roseville Meat Co.

Val Berlin - Douglass

BUYERS FROM OTHER

AREAS

Colusa Riverside Alpacas

Drywall Company

Ellis & Ellis Signs

Ellis Cattle

Fred Leach

I-80 Forklift

Independent Plumbing

Jeff Beyers

Jeremy & Rebecca Turner

Lori Colburn

Matt Belair

Mertens, Ed & Wanda Farms Ins Natalee

Consulo

Pacific Land Energy

Sharif Jewelers

Sierra Vista Tree Service

The Mean Nurse

Thank You To

Craig Holyfield and Ken

Tokutomi for supporting the

Junior Livestock Auction and

Feeding the Hungry within

our community.

Special Thanks To All The

Buyers Who Contributed Add

On Donations!

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mike Clader, Chairman


Brian Lopez, Vice Chairman

Kori Wittinger, Secretary/Treasurer

Shannon Browning Russ Cary Pat Clader

Ashley Countryman Darron Countryman Pat Coughran

Gina Dvorak Dave Ebbert Trevor Frank

Mike Gruber Julie Hernandez Mark Karthauser

Mike Pahl Jack Pchelkin Christy Penner

Joani Utterback Tammy Warmuth Alan Wittinger

A COMMITTEE DEDICATED TO YOUTH PROJECTS!

THE AUCTION COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR

THEIR SUPPORT OF THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION:

*Community First Bank & Bank of America for clerking the auction

*Auburn Kiwanis and *Placer/Nevada Cattlewomen

for hosting the Buyers Breakfast & Buyers Dinner

*Tina Raibley for the photographs

*Matt Wolter for serving as auctioneer

Placer County Farm Bureau for their support

*All the volunteers and staff who make this event possible


JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION The JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION - Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

The Junior Livestock Auction is open only to FFA Members, 4-H Members, Grange Members and Independent Juniors who reside in

Placer County. Each exhibitor may sell ONE ANIMAL, OR ONE PEN OF POULTRY OR RABBITS, at the Gold Country Fair. Only

in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded a both a Champion and a Reserve Champion will an exhibitor be allowed to sell two

animals.

1. Pre-Tag & Ownership – Each exhibitor may pre-tag not more than two animals of each species. Gold Country Fair Pre-tag for

Swine, Sheep and Goats will be on Saturday, July 8th, from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Market steers must have been tagged at the Gold

Country Fairgrounds on April 6th to be eligible to show at the Gold Country Fair. Placer County Fair weights are not acceptable.

Animals will be tagged or tattooed at pre-weigh times, and must have been pre-tagged in exhibitor’s name to be eligible for Auction.

If not pre-tagged, any animal in a market class WILL ONLY be allowed to show in that class and in showmanship, BUT WILL NOT

BE ELIGIBLE FOR AUCTION.For those animals tagged at the state fair on or prior to the applicable date for their specie here, the

state fair credential and tag will be accepted as proof of ownership.

2. Entry Forms – All animals listed on entry form in Market Classes for Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit Meat Pens and

Replacement Females will be considered as Auction Animals. If you do not want your animal included in the Auction, or if it is not

eligible, you must indicate NOT FOR AUCTION on the entry form, OR state it at weigh-in, OR notify the Livestock Office.

3. Limit of one (1) animal to be sold through the Junior Livestock Auction with the following exception:

One pen consisting of three (3) rabbits, two (2) chickens or two (2) ducks.

4. The 201 Junior Livestock Auction is a TERMINAL SALE FOR ALL ANIMALS, except Replacement Heifers, Ewes, Gilts &

Does.

5. Weigh-in – Market steers, hogs, lambs, goats and replacement females shall be weighed Wednesday, the night before the Fair

opens, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Weights will be posted by the Auction Committee. This weight shall be the selling weight. There shall

be NO ABNORMAL METHODS USED TO ALTER THE WEIGHT OF THE ANIMAL (force feeding, over exercising, etc.).

Poultry Meat Pens and Rabbit Meat Pens will be weighed Wednesday, arrival night, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

6. Weighmasters will be provided.Weights will be read by an official. No re-weigh or preweighing will be permitted. If weight is

contested, it must be done immediately. The animal will be taken from the scales, the scales will be rebalanced, and the animal will

again be weighed. The weighmaster’s decision is final. Under no circumstances shall the animal leave the scale area. Excessive

exercise of a market animal for the purpose of weight reduction is forbidden on the Fairgrounds. Excessively wet animals will be

disqualified by the weighmaster. Underweight market animals entered in a market class will automatically drop to a feeder class,

overweight feeder animals may NOT move up to a market class, only one (1) feeder entry per specie is allowed per exhibitor.

7. Livestock Eligibility – All animals eligible for the sale must have been shown as individuals in their respective classes of the market

divisions and weigh within the weight limits of the market divisions.

8. Market lambs and goats must be slick sheared within 10 days of the opening day of the fair (20 tooth goat comb).

9. Market lambs and market goats must show milk teeth.

10. PAY WEIGHT LIMITS - Top weight limits have been removed for the following species and the top pay weights for sale

purposes

are as follows:

Beef = 1400 pounds

Sheep = 150 pounds

Goats = 105 pounds

Swine = Top weight limit is 285 lbs., top pay weight is 270 lbs.

11. Independent exhibitors must have “on ground” supervision by a responsible adult.

12. Condition of Animals – No Painted or Decorated animals allowed. All market animals must be in SHOW GROOM CONDITION

when brought into the ring for judging, or PREMIUMS WILL BE DISALLOWED. All sale animals must be in SHOW GROOM

CONDITION when brought into the AUCTION RING, or ANIMALS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM SALE.

13. Sale Order – (A) All animals eligible for the sale must be shown as individuals in their respective classes and will be selected at

the judge’s discretion. Animals will be placed in sale order by official show clerks based upon the judge’s direction. They will be

designated from Market Ready & Market Acceptable animals. Only animals deemed worthy by the judge will be allowed to sell in the

Junior Livestock Auction. B) Sale order will be posted prior to sale. Any error or omission must be brought to the attention of the

Livestock Office prior to sale or sale order shall stand as printed.

14. All market animals MUST have their photo taken. These photos will go the the buyers. The photo booth is set up near the swine judging ring. A

fee of 0.00 will be deducted from the auction checks for each photo.

15. Auction – Animals must be presented in the Auction Ring by the owner (in uniform) and penned after the sale. Failure to observe

this rule may result in the animal being excluded from the sale.

16. Only market animals deemed worthy by the judge will be allowed to sell at the Junior Livestock Auction. Primary members are

not eligible to show or sell market animals.

17. All market exhibitors have one (1) hour after the judging of their last market animal to declare their sale animal and sign a

declaration form. Forms are available in the Livestock Office and at the photo booth. Only animals with signed declaration forms will

sell. Fair staff will not chase you down to get your signature. Forms are to be turned into the Livestock Office.


18. Price per pound – All animals, except replacement females, will be sold on a price per pound basis. JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION CONTINUED

19. Commission – Seven percent (7%) commission will be charged for each sale, three percent (3%) for all add ons. This commission

fee will be placed in a Junior Livestock Auction Fund for promotion expenses and Auction Contingency Fund.

20. Swine, Sheep & Beef Fees – These federally mandated promotion fees will be deducted from the auction checks. Swine

$0.40/$100.00 sale price; Sheep $0.70/100 lbs; Beef $2.75. flat fee for brand inspection.

21. Processing Regulations – All animals destined for processing after the auction should be delivered only to licensed state or fed-

eral plants (California Food & Agriculture Code and Federal Code). Auction animals declared unfit and rejected at the processors

ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELLER. Rabbits and Poultry are to be processed by producer, and delivered to the buyer.

22. Responsibility for sale animals remains with the seller until 5:00 P.M., Sunday, or until Fair staff has removed them; thereafter, the

responsibility will rest with the transportation company for safe delivery. Beef animals to be delivered by seller with new or

equivalent halter and neck rope. (If identified, ropes and halters will be returned.)

23. Checks for Sale Animals – may be picked up at the Gold Country Fair office beginning on Monday, September 18th. In order to

receive a check buyer’s thank you letters must be presented.

23. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ORIENTATION MEETING ON WEDNESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 6th, FOLLOWING WEIGH-IN.

Thank you to Bank of America for their contributions to the Junior

Livestock Auction.

SALE ORDER

Sale Order for the 2017 Junior Livestock Auction will be done on a rotational basis as follows:

1. Goats: Champion and Reserve Champion followed by FFA and 4-H Champions, followed by the first set of

market goats

2. Beef: Champion and Reserve Champion, followed by the first set of market steers

3. Poultry: All

4. Swine: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, followed by FFA and 4-H Champions, followed by the

first set of market hogs

5. Rabbit Meat Pens: All

6. Single Fryer Rabbit: All

7. Turkeys: Champion and Reserve Champion followed by the first set of market turkeys

8. Ducks: All

9. Sheep: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, followed by FFA and 4-H Champions, followed by the

first set of market goats

10. Replacement Goats, Heifers, Gilts, and Ewes

11. Goats: Remaining market acceptable goats

12. Beef: Remaining market acceptable steers

13. Swine: Remaining market acceptable hogs

14. Turkeys: Remaining market acceptable turkeys

15. Sheep: Remaining market acceptable lambs

16. 4-H Scholarship Animal


JR. BEEF CATTLE DIVISIONS


Livestock check-in:................Wed., Sept. 6, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Market Animal Weigh-in: ...............Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibits Judged: ................................. Thurs., Sept. 7 at 11:00 a.m.

Exhibits Released: .................................Sun., Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m.


2. LIMIT Eight (8) animals per exhibitor, a total of 80 animals.

Market, Two entries per exhibitor.

3. All breeds to be judged together.

4. Nurse cows will not be permitted on the fairgrounds.

MARKET ANIMALS - BEEF

1. All market steers must be individually owned by the exhibitor for

150 days prior to the opening of the Fair!

2. Brand inspector’s requirements for ownership must be enforced.

3. SEE LOCAL AND STATE RULES THAT PERTAIN TO THIS

DIVISION.

4. After weighing, market steers may be divided into weight lots for

convenience in judging.

5. Animals Auctioned will not receive premiums.

6. Limit – Two market animals may be shown. Only one is eligible

for auction.

7. Yellow transportation slips are mandatory when transporting cattle

to and from the Fair!

8. NEW! Attention Exhibitors: FFA Showmanship classes (Novice

and Senior) followed by 4-H Showmanship classes Novice, Junior

and Senior).


ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER CLASS Market Ready

Market Steers projected to have sufficient fat deposition to meet the

marbling specifications for USDA Prime, Choice, or Select+ quality

grades.

Not Market Ready

Market Steers lacking evidence of sufficient fat deposition to produce

a desirable consumer product. Steers projected to grade USDA

Select- or lower.

DIVISION 250 - SINGLE MARKET ANIMALS

All breeds judged together CLASS

1 Market Steers, 1000 pounds and over (steers weighing

1400 pounds and over will sell at 1400 lbs.). Classes will

be determined after weigh-in based upon weights.

RIBBONS

Champion

Reserve Champion

JUNIOR BEEF CARCASS CONTEST SPONSORED BY

THE TAHOE CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Gold Seal Carcass - $50.00 premium

Carcass of Merit - $25.00 premium

DIVISION 252 - Group of 3 Market Animals

(No entry Fee – No Cash Award)

NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES PER CLUB OR CHAPTER

CLASS

1 4-H Group of Three (3) Market Steers - Shown as

individuals in market class, owned by members of one

club.

2 FFA Group of Three (3) Market Steers - Shown as

individuals in market class, owned by members of one

chapter.

PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED

Sponsored by Tahoe Cattlemen's Association &

Qest Ranch






1. Entry is to be made on a Gold Country Fair Entry Form.

2. Market steers which have been bred within Placer County and fed

by an FFA, 4-H or Independent exhibitor qualify.

3. Categories will be determined by Fair Management.

4. Copy of Bill of Sale must accompany entry form. If animal was

raised by the exhibitor a letter stating this will take the place of Bill

of Sale.


RIBBONS

Champion/Reserve Champion

DIVISION 254– PLACER COUNTY

BRED & FED MARKET STEERS CLASS

1 Steers weighing 1,000 lbs. and over and shown in

the Market Division 250

◆◆◆◆◆

FEEDER ANIMALS

Only one entry will be accepted on entry form, or in class.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $10 $7

RIBBONS

Champion

Reserve Champion

DIVISION 256 - SINGLE FEEDER STEERS

Steers entered in the Feeder Division are NOT eligible to move up to

the Market Division, and are NOT eligible to sell at the Livestock

Auction.

CLASS

1 Feeder Steer – 500 to 900 pounds

2 Prospect Steer – 901 pounds and above


REPLACEMENT HEIFERS






1. Replacement heifers must be owned by the exhibitor for a

minimum of 150 days prior to the opening of the fair.

2. All replacement heifers must be weighed in on Wednesday,

September 6th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

3. Heifers must be between 6 and 24 months of age.

4. Heifers 18 months and over, must be bred. Bred heifers

entered in this division must have a mandatory pregnancy

confirmation by a veterinarian within 30 days prior to arrival at the

fairgrounds, at exhibitor's expense. Proof of pregnancy must be

turned in to the Livestock Office on check-in day.

5. Purebred and crossbred heifers will be shown and judged together.

6. All heifers must have proof of Brucellosis vaccination.

7. Brand Inspector's requirements for ownership will be enforced.

Brand inspection and bill of sale must be turned in at weigh-in on

Wednesday, September 6th.

8. A minimum of five entries must be judged in order for a Champion

and Reserve Champion to be awarded.

9. Only the top two placing heifers, determined by the judge are

eligible to sell in the Jr. Livestock Auction, Limit – a total of two sale

animals may be entered and shown by an exhibitor (replacement

heifers are included). Only in the instance that an exhibitor is

awarded both Champion and Reserve Champion, will an exhibitor be

allowed to sell two animals.

10. Heifers entered in this division may not be shown in any other

breeding divisions or classes, but are allowed in Division 272 Beef

Showmanship.

DIVISION 257 - REPLACEMENT HEIFERS

CLASS 1 Replacement heifers – 6-24 months of age, all breeds

judged together

REGISTERED PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS




1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $12 $10

DIVISION 258 - ALL BREEDS

JUDGED TOGETHER

CLASS

FEMALES DATE OF CALVING

1 Senior & Junior Calf 9/1/16 thru 5/2/17

2 Jr. & Summer Yearlings 1/1/16 thru 8/31/16

3 Senior Yearling 1/1/15 thru 12/31/15

BULLS DATE OF CALVING

1 Yearlings & Calves 1/1/15 thru 5/2/17

RIBBONS

Champion

Champion Female




1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $12 $10

DIVISION 260 - GROUPS All breeds judged together

Animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor, be

shown as individuals, and be of the same breed.

CLASS 5 Pair of Females – Two females

DIVISION 262 - ALL BREEDS COW/CALF

REGISTERED 1. Any registered cow of recognized beef breed with calf at side

(born on or after February 1, 2017).

2. Calf must be cow’s natural calf, not an embryo transplant, and

eligible for registration.

3. Cow and Calf must be fully identified on entry form. Use a separate line for each.

4. Both animals count towards livestock limit of eight animals per exhibitor.

CLASS 1 Cow/Calf - Registered, all breeds judged together

DIVISION 264 - BRED AND OWNED (Animal must be bred/owned by exhibitor and shown in a

breeding class. Specify animal on form.)




1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $12 $10

CLASS 1 Registered animals, bred & owned by exhibitor &

shown in a registered class.

2 Grade animals bred and owned by exhibitor and shown

in a breeding class.

DIVISION 266 - GROUP OF TWO (2) HEIFERS

NO ENTRY FEE - NO CASH AWARDS

1 Two (2) registered and/or grade unregistered heifers

that have been shown in a breeding class, owned and

shown by at least two (2) members of one Chapter or Club.

CLASS

1 Group of two (2) heifers

ENTER SHOWMANSHIP DIVISIONS

ON PAGE XX

GRADE OR UNREGISTERED PUREBRED ANIMALS


1. Animals entered in the following classes cannot be entered in any

other classes of the Beef Cattle Division (except Bred & Owned).

2. Animals which have been registered with a purebred association

are not eligible, except those animals that are registered or recorded

in herd improvement program, but not purebred, as per association

requirements, are eligible.

3. Specify Breed of Sire for all animals.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$15 $12 $10

DIVISION 268 - GRADE BEEF

ALL BREEDS JUDGED TOGETHER CLASS

FEMALES DATE OF CALVING

1 Senior & Junior Calf 9/1/16 thru 5/2/17

2 Jr. & Summer Yearlings 3/1/15 thru 8/31/16

RIBBONS

Champion

Reserve Champion

◆◆◆◆◆

DIVISION 270 - ALL BREEDS

COW/CALF - GRADE 1. Any grade or unregistered cow of recognized beef breed with calf

at side (born on or after February 1, 2017).

2. Calf must be cow’s natural calf, not an embryo transplant.

3. Cow and Calf must be fully identified on entry form. Use a

separate line for each.

4. Both animals count towards livestock limit.

CLASS 1 Cow/Calf - Grade, all breeds judged together

JR. SHEEP DIVISIONS




Exhibits Judged: ....................................... Fri., Sept. 8 at 8:00 a.m.



2. LIMIT – Twenty (20) animals per exhibitor, a total of 200

animals (includes Junior Breeding Animals and Market and Feeder Lambs).

3. Lambs must show lambs teeth.

4. Ewes entered in the market or feeder sheep division may not be entered in breeding divisions.


and Senior) classes will show first, followed by 4-H Showmanship (Novice, Junior and Senior).

MARKET ANIMALS - LAMBS

1. All market sheep must be individually owned by the exhibitor for

60 days prior to the opening date of the fair.


DIVISION. Market lambs must show lamb’s teeth.

3. After weighing, market sheep may be divided into weight lots for


4. Market lambs must be slick sheared within 10 days of the opening

day of the fair (20 tooth goat comb).


6. Limit – Two market animals may be shown at Gold Country Fair.

Only one is eligible for auction unless an exhibitor has a Grand

Champion and a Reserve Grand Champion market animal.

7. FFA and 4-H Market Lambs will enter separate divisions.

Independent exhibitors enter according to exhibitors age.

8. Grand and Reserve Grand Champions will be determined from

FFA and 4-H Champions.

9. ALL Market lambs must be slick shorn prior to official weigh-in.


ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER CLASS Market Ready

USDA Prime or Choice quality grade with 12th rib back fat range

.16-.35, average or greater conformation and cutability.

Not Market Ready

Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat of .15 or less, or

backfat greater than .36, or equal to .36"; underfinished lambs

grading USDA good or lower, below average conformation or

cutability.

★See State Rules for Score cards★

DIVISION 274 - FFA MARKET ANIMALS

All breeds judged together

DIVISION 276 - 4-H MARKET ANIMALS


1 Market Wether/Ewe lambs - 110 pounds and over

(lambs weighing 150 pounds and over will sell at 150lbs.)

Classes will be determined after weigh-in based upon weights.

RIBBONS

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion

FFA Champion & FFA Reserve Champion

4-H Champion & 4-H Reserve Champion

JUNIOR MARKET LAMB CARCASS CONTEST

SPONSORED BY A GROUP SUPPORTING

YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE

Gold Seal Carcasses and Carcass of Merits will be

presented!

DIVISION 278 - GROUPS OF MARKET LAMBS

No Entry Fee – No Pre-entry Required – No Cash Award

NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES PER CLUB OF CHAPTER

CLASS


1 4-H Club group of three (3) sheep shown as individuals

in market classes. Must be owned by members of one club.

2 FFA Chapter group of three (3) sheep shown as

individuals in market classes. Must be owned by members

of one Chapter.


1. Market lambs which have been bred by a Placer County adult

breeder Class 1, or a Placer County junior breeder (under 18 years as

of January 1, 2017) Class 2; and fed and shown by a 4-H, FFA or

Independent exhibitor.

2. Copy of Bill of Sale MUST accompany entry form. If animal is

bred by the exhibitor a letter stating this will take place of a bill of

sale.

3. Market Lambs – 110 lbs. and over, entered and shown in Market

Lamb Division 274 and 276.


RIBBONS


DIVISION 280 – Placer County Bred & Fed Market

Lambs

CLASS

1 Lambs bred by Placer County adult breeders.

2 Lambs bred by Placer County junior breeders.

MARKET LAMB FUTURITY IS BACK!

See Division 413-415

Page 55 to enter

FEEDER LAMBS Only one entry will be accepted on entry form, or in class.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $4 $3

DIVISION 284 - SINGLE FEEDER LAMBS

CLASS

1 Feeder lambs - 75 to 109 pounds. All feeder lambs to be

shown together, broken into classes by weight only, not

organization.

REPLACEMENT EWES



Replacement Animal Weigh-in: ......Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibits Judged: ....................................... Fri., Sept. 8 at 8:00 a.m.


1. Must be owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 60 days prior to

the opening of the fair.

2. All replacement ewes must be weighed in on Wednesday,

September 6th from 6 to 8 p.m.

3. Ewes must be between 6 and 11 months of age and not bred.

4. Ewes are taken home live for breeding purposes.

5. Purebred and crossbred ewes will be shown and judged together.

6. Individual scrapie tag and flock identification is mandatory.

7. A bill of sale or registration certificate must accompany entry form

with proof of ownership and ewe's age.



9. Only the top two placing ewes, determined by the judge are

eligible to sell in the Jr. Livestock Auction. Limit – a total of two sale

animals may be entered and shown by an exhibitor (replacement

ewes are included). Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded

both Champion and Reserve Champion, will an exhibitor be allowed

to sell two animals.

10. Ewes entered in this division may not be shown in any other

breeding divisions or classes, but are allowed in Division 296 Sheep

Showmanship.



DIVISION 285 - REPLACEMENT EWES CLASS

CLASS

1 Replacement Ewes, 6-11 months

REGISTERED PUREBRED

BREEDING ANIMALS - SHEEP 1. Flock numbers shall be used to identify all entries and must be listed on entry form.

2. Any breed meeting breed association requirements for purebred registry is eligible.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$12 $10 $8

RIBBONS

Supreme Champion Ram

Supreme Champion Ewe

(Selected from Registered and Wether Sire Divisions)

RIBBONS EACH DIVISION

Champion Ram Champion Ewe

Reserve Champion Ram Reserve Champion Ewe

DIVISION 286 - ALL MEAT BREEDS

DIVISION 288 - ALL WOOL BREEDS


EWES DATE OF BIRTH

1 Spring Lambs 1/1/17 thru 6/31/17

2 Fall Lambs 9/1/16 thru 12/31/16

3 Yearlings 9/1/15 thru 8/30/16

RAMS DATE OF BIRTH


5 Fall Lambs 9/1/16 thru 12/31/16


GROUPS

Animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor,

be shown as individuals, and be of the same breed. Limit two

entries per class per exhibitor in each division.



7 Best Pair: Two (2) Ewes or two (2) Rams, or one (1)

Ewe and one (1) Ram, bred by exhibitor.

8 Pair of Yearling Rams: Two yearling rams, bred by

exhibitor.

9 Pair of Ram Lambs: Two ram lambs, bred by exhibitor

10 Pair of Yearling Ewes: Two ewe lambs, bred by

exhibitor.

11 Pair of Ewe Lambs: Two ewe lambs, bred by exhibitor.

12 Young Flock: One ram lamb and two ewe lambs, bred

by exhibitor.

13 Get of Sire: Four sheep sired by same ram, bred by

exhibitor.

14 Flock: One yearling or lamb ram, two yearling ewes

and two ewe lambs.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $6 $4

DIVISION 290 - BRED & OWNED CLASS

CLASS

1 Must be bred and owned by exhibitor and shown in a

breeding class. Specify animal on form. REGISTERED

ANIMALS ONLY.

GRADE OR UNREGISTERED PUREBRED

ANIMALS – SHEEP

1. Animals entered in the following classes cannot be entered in any

other classes of the Sheep Division.

2. Animals which have been registered with a purebred association

are not eligible.

3. Specify Breed of Sire for all animals.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $6 $4

DIVISION 292 - WETHER SIRES

CLASS

EWES DATE OF BIRTH


2 Fall Lambs 9/1/16 thru 12/31/16


RAMS DATE OF BIRTH




Group classes listed above with the exception of Class #10 are

available to entries from Division 292.

RIBBONS

Champion and Reserve Champion

JR. SWINE DIVISIONS




Exhibits Judged: ................................... Thrus., Sept. 7 at 8:00 a.m.



2. Registered Animals: Draw ear notchings on entry form. Do not use

numbers to identify notching.

3. Any breed meeting association requirements is eligible.

4. LIMIT – Eight (8) animals per exhibitor, a total of 160 animals.

Bred & Owned, two (2) entries per exhibitor; Market, two (2) entries

per exhibitor.


and Senior) classes will show first, followed by 4-H classes (Novice,

Junior and Senior).

MARKET ANIMALS - SWINE 1. All market swine must be individually owned by the exhibitor for

60 days prior to the opening date of the Fair.


DIVISION.

3. After weighing, market swine may be divided into weight lots for



5. Limit – Two market animals may be shown. Only one is eligible

for auction.

6. Market hogs must be stalled by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday,

September 6th.

7. It is recommended that all market hogs arrive show ready.



Market Ready

U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 hogs of average or greater conformation

that are acceptable in leanness, muscularity and production

traits.

Not Market Ready

Any hog of below average conformation including U.S. No. 3,

No. 4 and Utility Grade.

★See State Rules for Score cards★

DIVISION 298 - FFA MARKET ANIMALS


DIVISION 299 - 4-H MARKET ANIMAL CLASS

CLASS

1 Market Hogs – 220-285 pounds

Classes will be determined after weigh-in based upon

weights. Hogs weighing over 2 lbs. will be disqualified

from market classes.

RIBBONS


FFA Champion & FFA Reserve Champion

4-H Champion & 4-H Reserve Champion

DIVISION 300

4-H/FFA Group of Market Swine (No entry fee - no cash award)

NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES PER CLUB OF CHAPTER CLASS

CLASS


1 FFA Chapter group of three (3) swine previously shown

as individuals in the FFA market classes. Each group must

be owned by members of one chapter. Does not require

pre- entry.

2 4-H Club – group of three (3) swine previously shown

as individuals in the 4-H market classes. Each group must

be owned by members of one club. Does not require pre-

entry.


MARKET SWINE 1. Market Hogs which have been bred within Placer County and fed

by a Placer County junior exhibitor.

2. All exhibitors will compete together.

3. Bill of Sale must accompany Entry Form. If animal was bred by

Exhibitor, a letter stating this will take the place of Bill of Sale.


RIBBONS Champion/Reserve Champion

DIVISION 302 - PLACER COUNTY BRED & FED

MARKET HOGS

CLASS

1 Market Hog – 220-285 pounds, entered and shown in Market Hog Division.

PERFORMANCE BARROW

FUTURITY IS BACK!

See Division 413-415 Page 55 to enter

FEEDER ANIMALS - SWINE Only one entry will be accepted on entry form, or in class.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $4 $3

DIVISION 306 - SINGLE FEEDER PIGS

CLASS

1 Feeder Pigs 50-219

REPLACEMENT GILTS




Exhibits Judged: ....................................Thurs., Sept. 7 at 8:00 a.m.




2. All replacement ewes must be weighed in on Wednesday,

September 6th from 6 to 8 p.m.

3. Must be between 6 and 11 months of age.

4. Must be open

5. Replacement gilts will be divided into weight lots for convenience in judging.

6. Purebred and crossbred gilts will be shown and judged together.



8. Only the top two placing gilts, determined by the judge are eligible

to sell in the Jr. Livestock Auction. Limit – a total of two sale animals

may be entered and shown by an exhibitor (replacement ewes are

included). Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded both

Champion and Reserve Champion, will an exhibitor be allowed to

sell two animals.

9. Gilts entered in this division may not be shown in any other

breeding divisions or classes, but are allowed in Division 314 Swine

Showmanship.



DIVISION 307 - REPLACEMENT GILTS

CLASS

1 Replacement Gilts, 6-11 months

BREEDING ANIMALS - SWINE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING



1ST 2ND 3RD

$12 $10 $8

DIVISION 308 - REGISTERED SWINE CLASS

CLASS

SOWS DATE OF BIRTH

1 Spring Pig 1/17 thru 5/2/17

2 Fall Pig or Junior Yearling 9/16 thru 12/31/16

BOARS DATE OF BIRTH

3 Spring Pig 1/17 thru 5/2/17

RIBBONS

Champion Sow • Champion Boar

Reserve Champion Sow

Reserve Champion Boar

◆◆◆◆◆




1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $6 $4

DIVISION 310 - BRED & OWNED

CLASS


breeding class. Specify animal on form. REGISTERED

ANIMALS ONLY.

GRADE OR UNREGISTERED

PUREBRED ANIMALS Specify breed of sire




1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $6 $4

DIVISION 312 - GRADE SWINE



CLASS

SOW AND GILT DATE OF BIRTH

1 Spring Pig 1/1/17 thru 5/2/17

2 Fall Pig or Junior Yearling 1/1/16 thru 12/31/16

MARKET/FEEDER GOATS




Exhibits Judged: ...................................Thurs., Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m.


1. FFA and 4-H Market Goals to be judges together.

2. The Danish System of judging will be used.

3. Market Goat weigh-in will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on

Wednesday, September 6th.

4. Entry fee will be forfeited on animals that fail to meet market

weight.

5. Only one (1) animal will be accepted for sale entry.

6. Animals auctioned will not receive premiums.

7. No junior exhibitor may exhibit a market animal which has been

sold through a fair junior livestock auction whether or not there is an

actual change of ownership.

8. Wethers and does may be exhibited.

9. Market animals may not be over one (1) year of age.

10. ALL Market goats MUST be disbudded or dehorned - no horns

allowed. Slight scurs will be accepted.

11. Market animals must be slick sheared or ⅜” hair only.

12. Dairy and Meat breeds will be judged together.

13. NEW! Attention Exhibitors: FFA Showmanship classes

(Novice and Senior) classes will show first, followed by 4-H classes

(Novice, Junior and Senior).



Market Ready

USDA Prime or Choice quality grade with 12th rib back fat range

.08-12 most desirable, .13-.22 back fat acceptable, average or greater

conformation and cutability.

Not Market Ready

Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.08 or

>.22; underfinished goats grading USDA good or lower, below

average conformation or cutability.

RIBBONS

Champion and Reserve Champion

DIVISION 316 - SINGLE MARKET ANIMALS


1 Market Goat, 60 pounds and over (goats weighing 105

lbs. and over will sell at 105 lbs. Classes will be determined

after weigh-in based upon weights.

DIVISION 318 - GROUP OF 3 MARKET ANIMALS (No Entry Fee – No Pre-Entry – No Cash Award)

NO LIMIT ON ENTRIES PER CLUB OR CHAPTER

CLASS

1 4-H Group of Three (3) Goats – Shown as individuals

in Market Class, owned by members of one Club.

2 FFA Group of Three (3) Goats – Shown as individuals

in market class, owned by member of one Chapter.

PLACER COUNTY

BRED & FED MARKET GOATS 1. Market goats which have been bred by a Placer County breeder

(adults and juniors) and fed and shown by a 4-H, FFA or Independent

exhibitor.

2. Copy of Bill of Sale must accompany entry form. If animal was

bred by the exhibitor a letter stating this will take place of a bill of

sale.

3. Market Goats – 60 lbs. and over, entered and shown in Market

Goat Division 288.

4. All exhibitors will compete together.


RIBBONS


DIVISION 320 – PLACER COUNTY

BRED & FED MARKET GOATS

CLASS

1 Bred & Shown by Exhibitor

2 All Other Market Goats - 60 lbs. And over

MARKET GOAT FUTURITY IS BACK!

See Division 413-415

Page 55 to enter

FEEDER ANIMALS

Only one entry will be accepted on entry form, or in class.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$5 $4 $3

DIVISION 322 - SINGLE FEEDER GOATS

CLASS

1 Goats 25 to 59 pounds

REPLACEMENT DOES




Exhibits Judged: ...................................Thurs., Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m.




2. All replacement does must be weighed in on Wednesday,

September 6rd from 6 to 8 p.m.

3. Must be between 6 and 12 months of age.

4. All does must be open

5. Purebred and crossbred does will be shown and judged together.

6. Individual scrapie tag and flock identification is mandatory.

7. A bill of sale or registration certificate must accompany entry form

with proof of ownership and doe's age.



9. Only the top two placing does, determined by the judge are eligible

to sell in the Jr. Livestock Auction. Limit – a total of two sale animals

may be entered and shown by an exhibitor (replacement does are


included). Only in the instance that an exhibitor is awarded both

Champion and Reserve Champion, will an exhibitor be allowed to

sell two animals.

10. Does can be registered or non-registered. All does will be shown

together. Does entered in this division may not be shown in any other

breeding divisions or classes, but are allowed in Division 328 Meat

Goat Showmanship.



DIVISION 323 - REPLACEMENT DOES

CLASS

1 Replacement Does, 6 - 12 months

JR. MEAT GOAT DIVISION Limit: 10 Head Per Exhibitor

1. FFA and 4-H Meat Goats to be judged together.

2. The American System of judging will be used.

3. Entries will be limited to 10 animals per exhibitor. Two (2) entries

per class per exhibitor.

4. Only meat goats will be allowed to enter this division.

5. Animals with natural horns, disbudded, or dehorned may be shown

without regards to discrimination.

6. Does entered in the market or feeder goat division may not be

entered.

7. Exhibitor must show own animal except when he/she has more

than one animal in a class.

8. Bucks must be 31/32 or fullblood. Papers MUST be

Checked. 9. Bucks CANNOT be in rut, and must be free of stain and odor.

Bucks in rut will be disqualified and must be removed from the

fairgrounds.

10. Does can be registered or non-registered. All does will be shown together.

BREEDING ANIMALS – MEAT GOATS

ENTRY FEE $6.00 PER ENTRY PER CLASS Must be pre-entered


1ST 2ND 3RD

$12 $10 $8

RIBBONS

Champion/Reserve – Doe

Champion/Reserve – Buck

DIVISION 324 – COMMERCIAL MEAT GOATS

CLASS

Does

1 Doe Kids – 2 to under 6 months

2 Doe Kids – 6 to under 12 months

3 Does – 12 to Under 20 months

4 Does – 20 to 36 months (to have kidded)

5 Does – 36 months and over (to have kidded)

Bucks 6 Buck Kids – 2 to under 6 months

7 Buck Kids – 6 to under 12 months

Groups 8 Best Pair – Does and/or Bucks, bred and owned by the

exhibitor and shown in breeding class




1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $6 $4

DIVISION 326 - BRED AND OWNED

CLASS


breeding class.

YOUTH DAIRY GOAT DIVISION


Livestock check-in:....................Sun., Sept. 3, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ..........................................Sun., Sept. 3, 9:00 a.m.

Following Open Show:

Showmanship - Dairy Goats

Jr. Dairy Goats

Exhibits Released: ..................Sun., Sept. 10 at conclusion of show


2. The Jr. Registered Purebred Breeding Goat show is sanctioned by

the American Dairy Goat Association and their rules shall govern,

provided they do not conflict with any of the rules & regulations of

the Dept. of Food and Agriculture.

3. Other Youth Dairy Goat Divisions will be judged according to the

American Dairy Goat Association rules, provided they do not conflict

with any of the rules & regulations of the Dept. of Food and

Agriculture.

4. This is a “Fuzzy Goat” show, Breeding Divisions only need not be

clipped (udders clipped as usual).

5. LIMIT - Bred & Owned, Two entries per class per exhibitor; 14

animals per exhibitor; Market, Two entries per exhibitor. A total of

200 animals will be accepted. 6. The Junior and Senior Dairy Goat

classes are NOT separately sanctioned by A.D.G.A.

7. NEW! Youth exhibitors are to arrive and check-in by 9 a.m. as the

Youth Dairy Goats will be judged before the Open Dairy Goats.

8. Registered goats will be entered together, with a predominant

breed determined after entries are received.

REGISTERED PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS




1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $6 $4

RIBBONS

Grand Champion

Reserve Grand Champion

Senior Champion & Junior Champion

Best Doe of Show DIVISION 330 – NIGERIAN DWARFS

DIVISION 331 – PREDOMINATE BREED

DIVISION 332 – ALL OTHER BREEDS

DIVISION 333 – RECORDED GRADES


DOES DATE OF BIRTH

1 Junior Kid 4/1/17 thru 7/4/17

2 Senior Kid 1/1/17 thru 3/31/17

3 Yearlings not in milk 1/1/16 thru 12/31/16

4 Yearling Milkers Born in 2016


5 2 years & under 3 Born in 2015


7 Four years & under 5 Born in 2013

8 5 years & over Born prior to Jan. 1, 2013

GROUPS

All animals in each group must be owned by the same exhibitor, be

shown as individuals, and be of the same breed. Limit one entry per

class per exhibitor in each division.

CLASS

9 Jr. Get of Sire: Three (3) does of any age sired by same

buck. One (1) entry by the same buck per exhibitor.

10 Dam and Daughter: Any age

11 Produce of Dam: Two (2) does, produce of same doe.

One (1) entry by same dam per exhibitor.

12 Dairy Herd: Three (3) does in milk. One (1) entry per

exhibitor.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$8 $6 $4

DIVISION 334 - BRED AND OWNED CLASS

CLASS


breeding class.

DIVISION 335 - NON-RECORDED

GRADE (All Breeds Judged Together) CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions)

DOES DATE OF BIRTH

1 Junior Kid 4/1/17 thru 7/4/17

2 Senior Kid 1/1/17 thru 3/31/17

3 Yearlings not in milk 1/1/16 thru 12/31/16

4 Yearling Milkers Born in 2016



7 Four years & under 5 Born in 2013

8 5 years & over Born prior to Jan. 1, 2013

JR. PYGMY GOAT DIVISION


Livestock check-in:.................Sun., Sept. 3, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Exhibits Judged: .......................................Fri., Sept. 8, at 1:00 p.m.



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

3. Exhibitors may be required to show proof of ownership.

4. Primary classes are for 4-H Primary members only. Animals

entered by Primary members cannot be entered in any other Pygmy/Dwarf Goat Division.

5. Pygmy Goats have these options: 1) Stalled during the fair

(Wednesday through Sunday); or 2) Arrive and depart Thursday for

the Costume Contest and/or Obstacle Course.

PLEASE STATE YOUR OPTION ON ENTRY FORM. All pygmy

goats will then return on Friday, September 5th for the Junior Pygmy

Goat Show.

DIVISION 338 - REGISTERED PYGMY GOATS

CLASS

JUNIOR DOES DATE OF BIRTH

1 3 to 6 months 3/08/17 thru 6/08/17

2 6 to 12 months 9/08/16 thru 3/07/17

3 12 to 24 months 9/08/15 thru 9/08/16

4 24 months & over Born prior to 9/08/15

WETHERS DATE OF BIRTH

1 3 to 6 months 3/08/17 thru 6/08/17

2 6 to 12 months 9/08/16 thru 3/07/17

3 12 to 24 months 9/08/15 thru 9/08/16


DIVISION 340 - UNREGISTERED PYGMY/DWARFS

GOATS

CLASS

JUNIOR DOES DATE OF BIRTH

1 3 to 6 months 3/08/17 thru 6/08/17

2 6 to 12 months 9/08/16 thru 3/07/17

3 12 to 24 months 9/08/15 thru 9/08/16


WETHERS DATE OF BIRTH

1 3 to 6 months 3/08/17 thru 6/08/17

2 6 to 12 months 9/08/16 thru 3/07/17

3 12 to 24 months 9/08/15 thru 9/08/16


Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Doe

Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Doe


Wether Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Wether

DIVISION 342 - PRIMARY MEMBERS CLASS

1 Wethers (registered and unregistered)

2 Does (registered and unregistered)

PYGMY GOAT COSTUME CONTEST

AND OBSTACLE COURSE

Thursday, September 7

Show Ring 1

1. Pre-entry is required – entry deadline is Tuesday, August 8th.

Entries to be made on Gold Country Fair Entry Form and postmarked

or delivered to the Fair Office by August 5th.

2. Exhibitor is responsible for providing their own goat.

3. Animals must be conditioned, fitted, and trained to show at halter.

Final grooming must be done by entrant.

4. Animals are allowed on grounds one hour prior to and one hour

following judging. Exhibitors will be mailed a gate and livestock

parking pass for entry to lawn area.

DIVISION 344 - OBSTACLE COURSE

DIVISION 346 - COSTUME CONTEST CLASS

1 All exhibitors

JUNIOR POULTRY DIVISIONS



Market Animal Weigh-in:........Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


Exhibits Judged: .......................................Fri., Sept. 8, at 9:00 a.m.



2. Premium checks will not be released until exhibitor has dumped

and hosed out trays and feeders, to the satisfaction of Fair

Management. A clean Stall Slip must be obtained and presented to

the Livestock Office.

3. Birds must be banded with a metal or plastic tag or they will be

disqualified and not judged. Tape will not be allowed.

4. Utility Chickens – To be judged two-thirds on a utility basis and

one-third on a standard basis. Breeds must be named on entry form, if

crossbred both breeds need to be listed.

5. Rules, Definitions and Judging procedures as prescribed in the

latest edition of the Official Show Rules and the Standard of

Perfection of the American Poultry Association, Inc., shall apply to

all district and county fair poultry shows, except in such instances

where they are in conflict with the rules and regulations prescribed by

the Department of Food and Agriculture.

6. A Judge may excuse a bird from competition if it appears to be

fatigued or out of condition, but the bird shall be counted as an entry.

7. Every exhibitor is personally responsible for the care of their1 Two

Ducks, 4 to 9 pounds each, not over 10 weeks old. bird(s), including

feeding, watering, and cleaning of cage(s), for all four days of the

Fair, and to see that their cage has feed and water containers. If this is

not done, exhibitor may lose premiums won and the right to sell at

auction.

8. Exhibitor will furnish containers for food and water, as well as

own bird’s food, and will be responsible for the care and well being

of his or her poultry exhibit.

9. All birds will be checked for mites prior to cooping.

10. LIMIT – Eight (8) birds per exhibitor, plus one meat pen;

OR nine (9) birds per exhibitor (no meat pen); a total of 100 birds.

Large birds may be limited due to space. Game Birds – limit two (2)

per class per exhibitor.

11. Primary Divisions are for 4-H and Grange Primary members

only. Animals entered by primary members cannot be entered in any

other Poultry Division. Primary limit one (1) animal per species.

12. Poultry Health checks will be performed upon arrival, prior to

coop-in.

MARKET ANIMALS - MEAT BIRDS

1. Exhibitors must be present during judging.

2. Hatchery receipt or delivery invoice must be presented for

proof of age. If birds are hatched from exhibitors own stock, a

written verification of hatching date must be presented, signed by

exhibitor, parent and 4-H Poultry Leader or FFA Instructor.

3. See Auction and State Rules that pertain to this division.

4. Meat Birds will be weighed on check-in on September 6th at

7 p.m. Two pens may be weighed in and shown BUT ONLY ONE

PEN will be eligible for the auction. Pens not making weight must be

removed from the grounds by midnight on Wednesday.

5. If exhibitor is entering and weighing in TWO PENS OF MEAT

BIRDS, LIST BOTH SETS OF LEG BANDS on entry form.

6. After judging of division, JUDGE will place eligible pens of meat

birds in sale order for Auction.

7. Animals auctioned WILL NOT RECEIVE PREMIUMS.

8. LIMIT – Only Two Entries Per Division Will Be Accepted On

Entry Form. Only One Entry Is Eligible For Auction unless exhibitor

has a Champion and Reserve Champion market animal.

9. Primary members are not eligible for market classes.

10. Poultry Health checks will be performed upon arrival, prior

to coop-in, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6,

2017.

11. Verification of market animal's age is required. Send hatchery

receipt with your entry form or bring to barn superintendent at check-

in.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$3 $2.50 $1.50

DIVISION 350 – PAIR OF MEAT BIRDS STANDARD-BRED OR COMMERCIAL

CLASS

1 Two Birds, 3 1/2 to 7 pounds each, not over 10 weeks old

DIVISION 352 – SINGLE TURKEY

CLASS

1 Single Turkey, minimum of 14 pounds, not over 20 weeks

DIVISION 354 – PAIR OF MEAT DUCKS

CLASS

1 Two Ducks, 3 1/2 to 8 pounds each, not over 10 weeks old

RIBBONS Champion - Reserve Champion

BREEDING ANIMALS - POULTRY




1ST 2ND 3RD

$3 $2.50 $1.50

RIBBONS Best Of Show

Best of Division - each division

DIVISION 356 All Breeds - Chickens


1 Cock – one year and older

2 Hen – one year and older

3 Cockerel – under one year

4 Pullet – under one year

DIVISION 368 - Turkey

All varieties judged together CLASS

1 Old Tom – one year and older

2 Old Hen – one year and older

3 Young Tom – under one year

4 Young Hen – under one year

DIVISION 370 – Waterfowl


(Limited to ducks and geese) CLASS

1 Old Drake – one year and older

2 Old Duck – One year and older

3 Old Gander – one year and older

4 Old Goose – one year and older

5 Young Drake – under one year

6 Young Duck – under one year

7 Young Gander – under one year

8 Young Goose – under one year





1ST 2ND 3RD

$3 $2.50 $1.50

DIVISION 372 – Bred & Owned Must be pre-entered. Must be bred and owned by exhibitor and

shown in Division 356-370. CLASS

1 All Poultry

2 All Turkey

3 All Waterfowl

DIVISION 374 – Primary Poultry

Primary exhibitors are limited to one (1) animals per specie.

Showmanship is automatically included in Primary Poultry

CLASS

1 All Poultry

2 All Turkey

3 All Waterfowl

JR. RABBIT DIVISIONS



Market Animal Weigh-in:........Wed., Sept. 6, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibits Judged: ...................................Thurs., Sept. 7, at 8:30 a.m.



2. Premium checks will not be released until exhibitor has dumped

and hosed out trays and feeders, to the satisfaction of Fair

Management. A Clean Stall Slip must be obtained and presented to

the Livestock Office.

3. Rabbits that are disqualified because of permanent defects,

deformities or blemishes, and those absent at the time of judging do

not count when computing the number of exhibitors in the class.

4. A Judge may eliminate (excuse) a rabbit from competition because

of temporary or curable defects, but the rabbit should be counted as

an entry.

5. Ear number, birthdate and sex must be on entry form.

6. Official A.R.B.A. Youth Sanctioned Show Rules, definitions and

judging procedures a prescribed in the latest edition of the Guide

Book and Standard of the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association,

Inc., shall apply to all district and county fair rabbit shows, provided

they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed

by the Department of Food and Agriculture.

7. Every exhibitor is personally responsible for the care of their

rabbit(s), including feeding, watering, and cleaning of cage(s), for all

four days of the Fair, and to see that their cage has feed and water

containers. If this is not done, exhibitor may lose premiums won and

the right to sell at auction.

8. Only breeds listed in the Standard of American Rabbit Breeder’s

Assoc., Inc., are eligible.

9. Duplication of identification numbers are acceptable on animals of

different breeds.

10. LIMIT – Two (2) entries per class (meat pen counts as one

animal). No limit on fur entries. Primary Limit – One (1) animal per

species.

MARKET ANIMALS - PEN OF MEAT ANIMALS

1. A meat pen shall consist of three (3) rabbits. Meat pen rabbits may

be crossbred, but the primary bred must be listed on the entry form

(i.e. California cross).

2. Rabbits will be weighed on September 6th at 7 p.m. Rabbits cannot

be over ten (10) weeks of age. Meat pens will be judged according to

Meat, Condition and Uniformity.

3. Exhibitors must be present during judging.

4. Receipt must be presented for proof of ownership. If rabbits

are bred from exhibitors own stock, a written verification must

be presented, signed by exhibitor, parent and 4-H Rabbit Leader

or FFA Instructor.

5. Two pens may be weighed in and shown BUT ONLY ONE PEN

will be eligible for the auction, unless exhibitor has a Grand and

Reserve Grand Champion market animal.

6. If exhibitor is weighing in TWO PENS OF RABBITS, LIST

BOTH SETS OF EAR NUMBERS on entry form.

7. After judging of division, JUDGE will place eligible pens of

meat rabbits in sale order for Auction.

8. Animals auctioned WILL NOT RECEIVE PREMIUMS.

9. Primary members are not eligible for market classes.

10. Meat type is the most important factor in judging these pens. The

hindquarters are most important, loin second, and forequarters are

third in importance. All fryers in a pen must be in prime condition.

The fryers must be firm and solid. Uniformity must be present in

weight, size, appearance, condition, meat type and should be as

similar in all respects as possible.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$3 $2.50 $1.50

DIVISION 378 – PEN OF MEAT ANIMALS

(SPECIFY BREED ON ENTRY FORM) CLASS

1 Three (3) rabbits, with a minimum weight of three (3)

pounds per rabbit or a total of at least nine (9) pounds per

pen. The maximum weight is to be five (5) pounds per

rabbit or a total of no more than 15 pounds per pen; not

over 10 weeks of age; all breeds judged together. Each

entry must be of the same breed.

2 Single (1) fryer rabbit, 5 pounds not over 10 weeks old.

RIBBONS Champion • Reserve Champion




1ST 2ND 3RD

$3 $2.50 $1.50

BREEDING ANIMALS - RABBIT Make your entry by class number only. Divisions will be

determined after the close of entries. A maximum of 42

breeding classes will be offered. Breed and Variety of each

animal must be listed on entry form.


DIVISION 380 - HEAVYWEIGHT RABBITS CLASS

1 Senior Buck – 8 months of age and older

2 Intermediate Buck – 6 months and under 8 months of

age

3 Junior Buck – Under 6 months of age

4 Senior Doe – 8 months of age and older

5 Intermediate Doe – 6 months and under 8 months of

age

6 Junior Doe – Under 6 months of age

DIVISION 382 - LIGHTWEIGHT RABBITS

CLASS





FUR ANIMALS 1. Specify breed on entry form.

2. Animals must have been shown and qualified in regular breed

classes.

DIVISION 384 - FUR ANIMALS CLASS

1 Normal Fur – Colored

2 Normal Fur – White

3 Rex Fur

4 Satin Fur

5 Wool

DIVISION 385 - MIXED BREED CLASS








1ST 2ND 3RD

$2.50 $1.50 $1.00

DIVISION 396 - BRED & OWNED

Must be pre-entered CLASS


breeding class. Specify animal on form.

DIVISION 398 - PRIMARY RABBITS

Primary Divisions are for 4-H and Grange Primary members only.

Animals entered by Primary members cannot be entered in any other

Rabbit Division. Primary exhibitors are limited to one (1) animal per

specie. Showmanship is automatically included in Primary Rabbits.

CLASS 1 All Heavy and Lightweight Rabbits

SMALL ANIMAL BARN PRIMARY SHOW

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH 9-11:30 A.M.

For Primary Exhibitors in Rabbits, Poultry and Cavy.

JR. CAVY DIVISIONS



Exhibits Judged: ..................................Thurs., Sept. 7, at 1:00 p.m.



2. Exhibitors are to supply their own water bottles and feeders.

3. Cavy’s that are disqualified because of permanent defects,

deformities or blemishes, and those absent at the time of judging do

not count when computing the number of exhibitors in the class.

4. A Judge may eliminate (excuse) a Cavy from competition because

of temporary or curable defects, but the Cavy should be counted as an

entry.

5. Ear number, birthdate and sex must be on entry form.

6. Every exhibitor is personally responsible for the care of their

Cavy(s), including feeding, watering, and cleaning of cage(s), for all

four days of the Fair, and to see that their cage has feed and water

containers. If this is not done, exhibitor may lose premiums won.

7. Only breeds listed in the Standard of American Rabbit Breeder’s

Assoc., Inc., are eligible.

8. Duplications of identification numbers are acceptable on animals

of different varieties.

9. LIMIT – Six (6) animals per exhibitor.

10. Primary Divisions are for 4-H and Grange Primary members

only. Animals entered by Primary members cannot be entered in any

other Cavy Division. Primary exhibitors are limited to one (1)

animals per specie. Showmanship is automatically included in

Primary Cavy.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$3 $2.50 $1.50

DIVISION 402 – PUREBRED CAVIES

Make your entry by class number only. Divisions will be

determined after the close of entries. A maximum of 24

breeding classes will be offered. Variety of each animal must

be listed on entry form. CLASS

1 Senior Boar – weight over 32 oz.

2 Intermediate Boar – under 6 months, 22 oz - 32 oz

3 Junior Boar – under 4 months, min. 12 oz - 22 oz.

4 Senior Sow – weight over 32 oz.

5 Intermediate Sow – under 6 months, 22 oz - 32 oz

6 Junior Sow – under 4 months, min. 12 oz - 22 oz




1ST 2ND 3RD

$2.50 $1.50 $1.00


DIVISION 403 – MIXED BREED CAVIES

Enter as two breeds on entry form.

Example: American x Texel CLASS

1 Senior Boar – weight over 32 oz.

2 Intermediate Boar – under 6 months, 22 oz - 32 oz

3 Junior Boar – under 4 months, min. 12 oz - 22 oz.

4 Senior Sow – weight over 32 oz.

5 Intermediate Sow – under 6 months, 22 oz - 32 oz

6 Junior Sow – under 4 months, min. 12 oz - 22 oz

DIVISION 404 – BRED & OWNED

(Must be pre-entered) CLASS 1 Must be bred & owned by exhibitor and shown in indi-

vidual class

DIVISION 406 – PRIMARY CAVIES

CLASS 1 Boars & Sows – All ages

DIVISION 407 – CAVY DISPLAY Entrants for this division will receive an 18x20 cage box to

house their cavy in and decorate. During the fair this display

will be presented in the small animal barn. Title of display to

be on the entry form. CLASS

1 Fair theme

2 All other

(Awards will be presented for this division)

JR. DOG DIVISIONS



1. Show location in Show Ring 1.

2. Please pick up arm bands by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September

7th at the entry desk in the designated show

3. Entry form must contain: dog’s area. name, breed, sex, age and

exhibitor’s age.

4. Participants must wear a 4-H white uniform.

5. All dogs must have choke chain and six-foot leather lead in

obedience classes.

6. Exhibitor may show more than one dog.

7. Dog need not be entered in showmanship.

8. Only animals owned, trained and entered by junior exhibitors in

the junior department are eligible for entry by the owner in the

showmanship classes.

9. Non-purebred dogs are welcome.

10. All dogs must have complete, current vaccinations and be disease

and parasite free.

11. Dogs are not allowed in livestock barns, outside of Show Ring 1.

12. Dogs may only be on grounds for judging and must be removed

after judging is completed.

13. All classes will be run in accordance with A.K.C. rules and

regulations, provided they do not conflict with any of the rules and

regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture.

14. Classes will be shown in the same order as listed in the premium

book.

15. American System of judging will be used.


17. Primary members may show in obedience classes.




1ST 2ND 3RD

$3 $2.50 $1.50

DIVISION 410- OBEDIENCE

CLASS

1 Primary – Open to all youth exhibitors ages 5 to 9

years old.

2 Novice A – Open to exhibitors who have not won

more than two (2) blue ribbons in the Novice A

category. Novice A will follow all AKC novice

guidelines with the distinction that all exercises are

performed on-leash.

3 Novice B – Open to exhibitors who have won two (2)

blue ribbons in the Novice A category. Once an

exhibitor moves to Novice B, they may no longer

compete in Novice A. Novice B follows AKC novice

guidelines and includes off-leash work.


ENTRY FEE $3.00 PER ENTRY

MARKET FUTURITY

Animals Judged: ..................................Fri., Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m.

1. Show is open to market wethers,does, ewes and barrows

2. All animals must be shown in their respective market divisions

3. Goats must weigh 65 - 105 pounds

Sheep must weigh 110 - 150 pounds

Barrows must weigh 215 - 285 pounds

4. Classes will be based on weight at pre-weigh, not fair weight.

5. Placing in this division will not affect the market class

championship or sale order.



Limits - 3 animals per exhibitor


1ST 2ND 3RD

$100 $50 $25

Division 413 – Single Market Sheep Futurity CLASS

1 Market Sheep, 110 - 150 pounds

Division 414 – Single Market Goat Futurity CLASS

1 Market Goat, 65 - 105 pounds

Division 415 – Single Market Barrow Futurity CLASS

1 Market Barrow, 220 - 285 pound

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

1. ALL SHOWMANSHIP MUST BE PRE-ENTERED.

ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017 2. Independent Exhibitors WILL enter either a 4-H class or FFA class

according to their age. All fourth through eighth grade independent

exhibitors enter 4-H classes based on their abilities (Novice, Junior or

Senior). All High School Independent exhibitors enter FFA classes

based on their abilities (Novice or Senior)

3. Judging:

a. Showmanship classes are judged on the American


System of ribbon awards (1st through 10th).

b. The Judges will help members improve showmanship

techniques while judging and will demonstrate proper

procedures.

c. A large class may be divided into smaller groups for ease

of handling and judging and to provide maximum benefits

of this learning experience for the Novice and Junior Show-

men.

d. A first place award indicates that the showman is

proficient for his or her age level and experience and

should move to a more advanced class.

4. Exhibitors are allowed to show as Novice Showmen for one (1)

year only. a. Whenever a member elects to move to a more advanced

class, he or she is no longer eligible for the prior class.

b. A member may elect to start at any level of

showmanship competition but may progress only in the

direction of advanced competition.

c. The normal procedure would be to start in the Novice

class.

d. At the next fair, or year, the member would enter the

Junior Class and remain there until awarded a first place

ribbon.

5. Novice, Junior and Senior Showmanship classes are judged on the

American System of ribbons and awards (1st through 10th).

6. Showmanship animals must be owned, shown and groomed by

their exhibitor only. All others may be subject to disqualification.

Under no circumstances are parents, leaders, herdsmen, or any other

adult to do any grooming.

7. An exhibitor whose only animal fails to make weight may show

that animal in showmanship classes.

8. Only animals owned, shown, and entered by junior exhibitors in

the junior department are eligible for entry by the owner in the

showmanship classes.

9. For 2017, FFA classes (Novice and Senior classes) will show first,

followed by 4-H Showmanship classes Novice, Junior, Senior First

place winners may move up one class.

Score Card For

Judging Showmanship

Appearance ........................................................................... 50%

Condition of animal (15)

Grooming and/or clipping of animal (15)

Cleanliness of animal (10)

Appearance of exhibitor (10)

Showing in the Ring ..................................................................50%

Moving or leading (15)

Posing (15)

Showing animals to best of advantage (10)

Poise, alertness, and attitude (10)

Total ...........................................................100%

Novice Showmanship Novice Showmanship is a division for first year showmen, OR

showmen exhibiting a species for the first time. Novice showmen

may move up to the Junior Class at this fair.

Junior Showmanship

Junior Showmanship is a division for intermediate showmen. Junior

showmen may move up to the Senior Class at this fair. The First

Place 4-H Junior Showman will be eligible for the 4-H Junior Master

Showmanship Class.

Senior Showmanship Senior Showmanship is a division for experienced showmen. The

First Place Senior Showman will be eligible for the Senior Master

Showmanship Class. LARGE ANIMAL SHOWMANSHIP

ALL SHOWMANSHIP MUST BE PRE-ENTERED

ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017

Division 272 – Beef Cattle

Division 296 – Sheep

Division 314 – Swine

Division 328 – Goat (Meat)

Division 336 – Goat (Dairy)


Premiums Offered Per Class in Senior Division only

1st - $8.00 2nd - $7.00 3rd - $6.00 4th - $5.00

5th - $4.00 6th - $3.00 7th - $2.00 8th - $1.00

CLASS

1 FFA Novice

2 FFA Senior

3 4-H Novice

4 4-H Junior

5 4-H Senior* Refer to rule #3 under Junior

Showmanship for Independent entry

SMALL ANIMAL SHOWMANSHIP ALL SHOWMANSHIP MUST BE PRE-ENTERED

ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017

1. Only animals owned, groomed and shown by the exhibitor

in the regular classes are eligible.

2. Only dogs owned, groomed and trained by the exhibitor are

eligible.

3. Exhibitors shall be on hand and ready to exhibit at the time called

for judging.

4. Exhibitors are required to wear the official show uniform.

5. Entries in the showmanship class must be made in advance of

showing.

6. Primary showmanship classes are non-competitive, for experience

only, and all participants will receive ribbons.

7. Novice & Junior Showmanship are judged on the American

System and will receive ribbons only.

8. Senior Showmanship only will be judged on the American System

and will receive premium awards.

9. No entry fee – for Primary Showman.

10. Small animal showmanship will be divided into classes. 4-H

Small Animal, FFA Small Animal, and Independent/Grange Small

Animal. See class listings below.


Premiums Offered Per Class in Senior Division only

1st – $5.00 2nd – $4.00 3rd – $3.00

4th – $2.00 5th – $1.00

Division 348 – Pygmy Goats

Division 376 – Poultry

Division 400 – Rabbits

Division 408 – Cavies

Division 416 – Dogs

CLASS

1 FFA Novice

2 FFA Senior

3 Primary 4-H (Pygmy Goats and Dogs)


4 4-H Novice

5 4-H Junior

6 4-H Senior

SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN

1. These are classes for first place Senior Showman and First Place

Junior Showman in cavy, dog care, poultry, pygmy goats and rabbits.

First place 4-H/Independent Junior Show- men will compete

together; and first place 4-H/Independent and FFA Senior Showmen

will compete together.

2. First place showmen in these classes will show each type of small

animal.

3. NOTICE: A showman may be the representative winner in more

than one species.

4. If the first place winner in any species declines, the second place

winner may compete.

5. The exhibitor with the highest total score will receive the Round

Robin Award.

6. Judges must be adults.

7. Master showmanship winners may not show their own animal.

8. To be held on Sunday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. in Show Ring

1.

4-H JUNIOR & SENIOR

MASTER SHOWMANSHIP

1. These are classes for first place Senior Showman and First place

Junior Showman in beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats (dairy and meat)

2. Showmen in these classes will show each type of livestock.


than one species.


winner may compete.

5. The entrant with the highest total score will receive the Master

Showmanship Award.



8. To be held on Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. in Show Ring 2.

FFA MASTER SHOWMANSHIP

1. This is a class for first place Senior Showman in beef cattle, swine,

sheep, goats (dairy and meat).

2. First place showmen in these classes will show each type of

livestock.


than one species.


winner may compete.

5. The entrant with the highest total score will receive the Master

Showmanship Award.



8. To be held on Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. in Show Ring 2.

9. Three (3) FFA Exhibitors must quality in order for the fair to hold

a FFA Master Showmanship contest.

FAMILY SHOWMANSHIP


Exhibits Judged(Large): ...........................Fri., Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m.

Exhibits Judged(Small): .........................Sun., Sept. 10 at 1:00 p.m.

1. Large Animal Family Showmanship located in Show Ring 1 and

Show Ring 2. Small Animal Family Showmanship located in Show

Ring 1.

2. Showmanship must be pre-entered.

3. Family Showmanship will consist of one (1) Junior Exhibitors and

one (1) Parent. Limited to one entry per exhibitor, per specie.

4. All family members to show the same animal specie.

5. Scoring will be based on a point system, the Junior Exhibitor(s)

points will come from their regular showmanship class, adding the

parent(s) score from Family Showmanship. 1st Place = 20 points, 2nd

Place = 18 points; 3rd Place = 16 points; 4th Place = 14 points; 5th

Place = 12 points, 6th Place = 10 points and participation = 5 points.

6. Parents to show their Junior Exhibitor’s animal.

7. Large Animal Showmanship – Friday, Sept. 8.

Small Animal Showmanship – Sunday, Sept. 10.

NO ENTRY FEE

Division 417 – Family Showmanship

Open to parents of Junior Exhibitors entered in Showmanship classes

at the Gold Country Fair.

CLASS

1 Beef

2 Sheep

3 Swine

4 Meat Goats

5 Dairy Goats

6 Pygmy Goats

7 Poultry

8 Rabbit

9 Cavy

10 Dog

4-H / FFA STILL EXHIBIT DIVISIONS DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING

4-H DIVISION DEFINITIONS:

PRIMARY MEMBERS - K THRU 3RD GRADE

JUNIOR MEMBERS - 4TH THRU 6TH GRADE

INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS - 7TH AND 8TH GRADES

SENIOR MEMBERS - 9TH GRADE AND ABOVE


DATES AND TIMES.

2. All entries will be received at the Armory.


THESE DIVISIONS.

4. 4-H classes are open to all 4-H members whose clubs are

located within the boundaries of Placer County.

5. FFA classes are open to FFA Chapters located within Placer

County.

6. GRADE FOR THE 2016- 2017 SCHOOL YEAR IS TO BE

LISTED ON THE ENTRY FORM.

7. Registered 4-H Project Leader must sign entry form.

8. Substitutions may be made at any time up to 24 hours prior to first

delivery date, as listed, but not after that time.



Premium Book pertaining to their department.

10. The Board of Directors will use every precaution in their

power for the safe preservation of all articles on exhibit, but will

not be accountable for loss or damage. 11. All entries in the following divisions must have been made,



12. Any item not picked up on the Monday, September 11, following

the fair between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. will be disposed of by the fair.

4-H, FFA & JUNIOR FEATURE EXHIBITS


Entries Received:.........Thurs., Aug. 31, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

...........................................Fri., Sept. 1, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

.......................................Thurs., Sept. 7, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

(only to install fresh items)

Exhibits Judged: .................................Thurs., Sept. 7, at 10:00 a.m.


Exhibits Released: .......Mon., Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

1. Exhibits displayed in the Armory.

2. The feature exhibit booth provides members an opportunity to

acquaint the public with a specific phase of their club or chapter. The

booth can show what they learned, the activities in which they have

participated, or contributions of their organization to the community.

Judges will insist upon a high quality of products and materials used

in the exhibit. A high scoring exhibit will be artistically arranged,

colorful, attractive and well lighted.

3. Booths must be designed, constructed and installed by organization

members only. Instructors, leaders and parents may only supervise.

This rule will be enforced, and if not followed may result in

disqualification.

4. The entry form must be signed by a junior member of the

organization.

5. All booths shall be 10 feet by 10 feet. Side and back panels of

booths are 4 feet high.

6. Extension cords must be provided by exhibitor. Cords must be

heavy-duty 3-wire (grounded) type. Maximum 20 foot in length.

7. All materials & decorations used in booths must be made from

non-flammable material, or treated with a flame retardant, and are

subject to inspection by the Fire Marshal.

8. Exhibitors must make arrangements with the Building Supervisor

for a time to replace fruits, vegetables, etc., which deteriorate during

the Fair.

9. LIMITS – Only twelve feature booths will be accepted (includes 4-

H, FFA & Junior). Feature Booths shall be limited to one entry by a

Chapter or Club.




1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

$70 $60 $50 $40

DIVISION 420 - FEATURE EXHIBITS FFA CHAPTERS

DIVISION 422 - FEATURE EXHIBITS 4-H

DIVISION 423 - FEATURE EXHIBITS JUNIOR CLASS

1 Any theme

4-H CLOTHING & TEXTILES


Entries Received:...........Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Exhibits Judged: ...........Tues., Aug. 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.


1. Clothing & Textile entries must not have been shown at a previous

Gold Country Fair; must have been made by the exhibitor and

completed within one year of the opening date of the Fair; must be

clean and pressed.

2. An exhibit may be wearable clothing, or wearable needlework such

as knitting, crochet or embroidery work, or a non-wearable item

made in a 4-H Clothing and Textiles project under the supervision of

a recognized 4-H Clothing & Textiles Leader.

3. Limits – Twelve (12) different exhibits, each to be listed separately

and identified by name on entry form (dress, blouse, crocheted shawl,

etc.). Primary members limited to six (6) entries in their class only.


NO ENTRY FEE





DIVISION 424 – 4-H CLOTHING & TEXTILES

PRIMARY MEMBERS


JUNIOR MEMBERS


INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS


SENIOR MEMBERS


1 Single Item, specify

2 Coordinated Exhibit, specify

3 Any Knit or Crochet item, specify

4-H FOODS & NUTRITION


Entries Received:.........Tues., Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

.........................................Wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ......................................Wed., Sept. 6, at 12 Noon

(Judging open to the public)


1. Foods & Nutrition entries must have been made by the exhibitor,

NO MIXES; must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Premium

Book; foods that require refrigeration cannot be entered; pies must be

on aluminum pie plates, all other items on white paper or heavy

cardboard and covered with plastic bags, except breads may be in the

plastic bag only.

2. Decorated Cakes and Other Decorated Items must be freshly

decorated.

3. Quantities – Muffins, biscuits, rolls, cookies, candies - one half

dozen; Cakes – 1/2 cake plus enough for one slice that judge will

remove; Bread – 1/2 loaf; Monster Cookies, Popcorn Balls, Candied

Apples – two.

4. All Foods & Nutrition entries will be disposed of at the close of the

Fair. Only Table Settings, ribbons, and checks are to be picked up.


they deteriorate during the Fair.


and identified by name on entry form. Primary members limited to

six (6) entries in their class only.


NO ENTRY FEE





DIVISION 432 – 4-H FOODS & NUTRITION

PRIMARY MEMBERS


JUNIOR MEMBERS




SENIOR MEMBERS


1 Any Item, specify 2 Table Setting – “FAMILY RECIPE”

(Table setting to consist of a menu for a nutritionally

balanced complete meal, place mat, a place setting for one

using paper and/or plastic dishes and utensils, and a


centerpiece. Maximum size: 2’ x 2’.)


ALL MEMBERS

CLASS

1 Decorated Cakes – Cake may be real, or Styrofoam

form may be used provided the shape is one which could reasonable

be achieved through baking; base not to be judged.

2 Any Other Decorated Item, specify

4-H FOOD PRESERVATION


Entries Received:.........Tues., Sept. 5, from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

.........................................Wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.







● Must be sealed in standard canning jars (See Rules 6 & 7).

● Must be two jars of the same size and from the same batch.


sealed in clear jars.

3. Must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Premium Book.

4. Foods that require refrigeration cannot be entered.


for canning purposes. All canning may be in a Quart, Pint or Half

Pint jar. No special covers or lids allowed and No drinking jars

allowed.

6. Seals: All jars must be tightly sealed, with rings. No Paraffin Seals

Allowed.


larger than 2" x 2", as labels block view of contents). LABEL ON




8. Methods of Canning – Jams and jellies – open kettle or water bath.

9. Tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) – simmering water


10. All vegetables and non-acid foods – under pressure.

11. Low-acid foods – under pressure.








on Thurs. after judging or on Monday after the fair.

14. Limits – Twelve (12) different exhibits, each to be listed

separately as determined by judge and identified by name on entry

form. Primary members limited to six (6).


NO ENTRY FEE





DIVISION 442 – 4-H CANNING

PRIMARY MEMBERS

DIVISION 444 – 4-H CANNING

JUNIOR MEMBERS

DIVISION 446 – 4-H CANNING INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR MEMBERS


1 Any Item, specify

DIVISION 448 – 4-H DRYING

PRIMARY MEMBERS

DIVISION 450 – 4-H DRYING JUNIOR MEMBERS

DIVISION 452 – 4-H DRYING

INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR MEMBERS CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions)

1 Any Item, specify

4-H ARTS, CRAFTS & FURNISHINGS





1. Entries must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair;

must have been made by the exhibitor and completed within one year

of the opening date of the fair.

2. Paintings & drawings must be mounted or matted on heavy paper

or cardboard, and not larger than 16" x 20". NO FRAMES OR

GLASS ALLOWED. Must be labeled on the back with division

number, class number and exhibitor’s name.

3. This division includes projects such as – leatherwork, ceram-

ics, macramé, paintings, drawings, and other craft items, as well as

home furnishings projects. An exhibit may also be a table-setting, a

non-wearable textile, needlework item or wearable clothing.

4. All exhibits must have been made in a 4-H arts, crafts or

furnishings Project, under supervision of a recognized 4-H Arts,

Crafts or Furnishings Leader.





NO ENTRY FEE





DIVISION 454 –


PRIMARY MEMBERS

DIVISION 456 –


JUNIOR MEMBERS

DIVISION 458 –



DIVISION 460 –


SENIOR MEMBERS CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions)

1 Any Item, specify

2 Collections - Collection of small items (10 or more),

specify

4-H PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISIONS




Exhibits Judged: ....................................Wed., Aug. 30, at 12 Noon


1. Photographs must be mounted or matted on heavy paper or

cardboard, and not larger than 16" x 20".

2. NO FRAMES OR GLASS ALLOWED.

3. Must be labeled on the back with division number, class number

and exhibitor’s name.

4. Entry must be identified on entry form (i.e. Set of 5 prints on

mounting board; Single photo, 5" x 7" – landscape; Photo album

containing 20 pictures).





NO ENTRY FEE

BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS as determined by judge

BEST OF DIVISION – $5 premium


DIVISION 462 – 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY

PRIMARY MEMBERS


JUNIOR MEMBERS



DIVISION 468 – 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR MEMBERS

CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions) 1 Any Item, specify

4-H AGRICULTURE & GARDENING





1. Exhibits Received at the Sierra Building.

2. Primary – Senior members use same division and class numbers.

3. The quality desired in agricultural product exhibits is the quality

that brings the best financial return in the commercial market, and

such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as that state of

ripeness required by Section 42515 of the California Agricultural

Code in order to be considered for awards.










5. See Junior Agriculture Department for quantities required for

display.

6. Preparation of Vegetables -














● Tomatoes - stemless 7. Monstrosities will not be considered for premium awards.

★ SEE Senior Agriculture Department for “Grand & Gross”

and “Farmyard Follies” and Eisley’s “Wine Barrel

Gardens”★


NO ENTRY FEE





Enter on line at


DIVISION 470 – AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE

CLASS 1 Fruit & Pod Vegetables, specify

2 Leafy & Stem Vegetables, specify

3 Root, Bulb & Tuber Vegetables, specify

4 Vine Crops, specify

5 Herbs, specify

6 All Others, not listed, specify

7 Fruit, specify

DIVISION 472 - FLORICULTURE CLASS

1 Potted Plants – foliage

2 Potted Plants – flowering

3 Cacti & Succulents

4 Dish Gardens

5 Miscellaneous, specify

4-H MISC. PROJECTS DIVISIONS



Exhibits Judged: ....................................Wed., Aug. 30, at 12 Noon


1. List entries separately by name on entry form, with a brief

description. Items should be different, meaning unlike in material

used, pattern or style.

2. Small similar items should be mounted and shown in sets of 4 or

more, which would count as one entry.

3. Listed project on entry form. 4. Limits – Eight (8) different

exhibits, each to be listed separately and identified by name on entry

form. Primary members limited to four (4) entries in their class only.


NO ENTRY FEE






DIVISION 474 – 4-H EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY

PRIMARY MEMBERS


JUNIOR MEMBERS


INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR MEMBERS

DIVISION 480 – 4-H ALL OTHER PROJECTS

PRIMARY MEMBERS


JUNIOR MEMBERS


INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR MEMBERS CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions)

1 Any Item, specify

OPEN JUNIOR DIVISIONS



DATES AND TIMES.

2. A 4-H member may exhibit in an Open Junior Division if that

exhibitor is not, or has not been, enrolled in a 4-H project that

pertains to that division within 60 days prior to the Fair.


THESE DIVISIONS.

4. Substitutions may be made at any time up to 24 hours prior to first

delivery date, as listed, but not after that time.

5. BIRTHDATE MUST BE ON ENTRY FORM.

6. Junior Exhibitors must sign their own entry form.

7. Junior departments are open to Placer County youth at least 5

years of age and must not be older than 17 years of age on

January 1, 2017.

8. All entries in the following divisions must have been made,





Premium Book pertaining to their department.

10. The Board of Directors will use every precaution in their

power for the safe preservation of all articles on exhibit, but will

not be accountable for loss or damage.

11. Any item not picked up on the Monday following the Fair

between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. will be disposed of by the Fair.

JUNIOR AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE

Entries Close: ..........................................Tues., Aug. 29 at Noon

Entries Received:.............Tues., Sept. 5 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

……………………..........Wed., Sept. 6 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ....................................Wed., Sept. 6 at 3:00 p.m.


1. Exhibits Received at the Sierra Building.

2. The Quality Desired in agricultural product exhibits is the quality

that brings the best financial return in the commercial market, and

such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as that state of

ripeness required by Section 42515 of the California Agricultural

Code in order to be considered for awards.










4. Preparation of Vegetables –














● Tomatoes - stemless 4. Monstrosities will not be considered for premium awards.

★ SEE Senior Agriculture Department for “Grand & Gross”

and “Growing Gold in the Mother Lode” Scarecrows and

Eisley’s “Wine Barrel Gardens” ★


NO ENTRY FEE





DIVISION 486 - FRUITS

CLASS 1 Most unusual fruit

2 Any fruit, specify on entry form

DIVISION 488 - VEGETABLES CLASS

1 Most unusual vegetable

2 Any vegetable, specify on entry form

DIVISION 490 - HERBS CLASS

1 Any herb, specify on entry form (3)

DIVISION 492 - MISCELLANEOUS CLASS

1 Sunflower (1 head)

DIVISION 493 - MOMMY (or DADDY) AND ME

This division is designed for our youngest exhibitors. Participants

must be younger than 5-years-old. Show off the fruit, vegetables or

herbs you grew with your little one and join the fun!

CLASS 1 Any fruit

2 Any vegetable

3 Any other - specify

EGG DIVISION


Entries Received:............Tues., Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

........................................Wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ....................................Fri., Sept. 8, at 11:00 a.m.


1. Entries received in the Sierra Building.

2. Fair will furnish sanitary egg cartons for display. Please transport


your washed eggs in a non-porous sanitary container.


NO ENTRY FEE





DIVISION NO. 494 - CHICKEN EGGS

(one dozen)

CLASS 1 White

2 Brown

3 Other

DIVISION NO. 496 – OTHER EGGS

(1/2 dozen)

CLASS 1 Other, specify

DIVISION NO. 498 – PEE-WEE EGGS

(1/2 dozen)

CLASS 1 Pee-Wee, All

JUNIOR FLORICULTURE DEPARTMENT




Exhibits Judged: ...........................................Wed., Sept. 6, at Noon




NO ENTRY FEE





POTTED PLANT DIVISIONS

To be eligible for entry, a potted plant specimen must have been in

the possession and care of the exhibitor for a period of not less than 4

months.

Plants to be in suitable pots (cans not acceptable) with drainage

saucers, 6” or larger, except for African Violets and other miniature

plants.

If pots are to hang from ceiling, specify Hanging on entry form and

provide a hanger.

DIVISION 500 – FOLIAGE PLANTS

CLASS 1 Potted Plants, trailing, vining, specify

2 Potted Plants, upright, specify

DIVISION 502 - FLOWERING PLANTS

CLASS

1 Potted Plants, trailing, vining, specify

2 Potted Plants, upright, specify

DIVISION 504 - CACTI & SUCCULENTS

CLASS 1 Cactus

2 Succulent

DIVISION 506 - DISH GARDEN

CLASS

1 Dish Garden, using Cacti and/or Succulents, at least 3

rooted, growing plants

2 Dish Garden, at least 3 rooted, growing plants (no Cacti

or Succulents)

3 Terrarium, must be covered, at least 3 rooted, growing

plants

ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS




Exhibits Judged: ...........................................Wed., Sept. 6, at Noon



2. Exhibits in the Floriculture Dept. must have been grown by the

exhibitor within the county, except classes for arrangements.

3. Maximum width of arrangements shall be 30 inches.

4. Fresh flower or plant material must be used in all classes except

dry arrangement divisions; no artificial coloring of fresh plant

material; no artificial flowers or foliage except in classes specified for

silk.

5. Foliage permitted in all arrangements, unless otherwise noted.

Succulents may be classed as foliage. A minimum of painted or

colored plant material that is dried or treated, may be used.

6. Accessories permitted in all classes, unless otherwise noted, but

emphasis to be on plant material. Using artificial fruits and

vegetables as accessories is permitted. Use fresh only if schedule

calls for it.

7. All accessories and containers must be marked on the bottom with

the exhibitor’s name. The attendants in charge will furnish all

possible protection, but disclaim all liability for loss or damage to the

property of the exhibitor.

1. To be eligible for entry, a potted plant specimen must have

been in the possession and care of the exhibitor for a

period of not less than 4 months.

8. Exhibitor is free to work in whatever style he or she deems best for

theme expression, such as free style, traditional, familiar modern, etc.

However, free style does not mean we do not operate within the

framework of basic art principles of design.



10. Limit – Two entries per class, and a total of eight (8)

arrangements per exhibitor.



NO ENTRY FEE





DIVISION 507 - MOMMY (OR DADDY) AND ME


must be younger than 5-years-old. Grow a plant or create an

arrangement with your little one and join the fun!

CLASS

1 Any potted plant - specify

2 Floral arrangement (dry, silk or fresh). Using “Blue

Jeans & Country Dreams” as your arrangement theme.

DIVISION 508 – ARRANGEMENTS

ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9 CLASS

1 BOUNTIFUL HARVEST – Silk/dry

2 FALL FANTASY – Fresh

3 TWIST & SHOUT – Mini

DIVISION 510 – ARRANGEMENTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12

CLASS

1 DREAM CATCHER – Silk/dry

2 PLAY GROUND – Fresh

3 TINKER TOYS – Mini

DIVISION 512 – ARRANGEMENTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17

CLASS

1 ROLLER COASTER – Silk/dry

2 FAIRY GARDEN – Fresh

3 ANGRY BIRDS – Mini

DIVISION 513 – TABLE SETTINGS

CLASS

1 TABLE SETTINGS – “TAILGATIN' ” – Table setting

to consist of a menu for a nutritionally balanced complete meal, place

mat, a place setting for one using paper and/or plastic dishes and

utensils, and a centerpiece. Maximum size: 2' x 2'.

JUNIOR HOME ARTS DEPARTMENTS 1. For important dates and times see individual departments.

2. Exhibits received in the armory building.

3. Divisions are open to residents of Placer County only.

4. Refer to local and state rules that apply to these divisions.

PRESERVED FOODS DIVISIONS



.......................................Wed., Aug. 30, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: .................................Thurs., Aug. 31, at 4:00 p.m.







● Must be sealed in standard canning jars.

● Must be two jars of the same size and from the same batch.


sealed clear jars.

4. Must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Premium Book.


for canning purposes. All canning may be in a Quart, Pint, or Half

Pint jar. No special covers or lids allowed and No drinking jars

allowed.

6. Seals: All jars must be tightly sealed, with rings. No Paraffin Seals

Allowed.


larger than 2" x OF 2", as block view of contents). LABEL ON




8. Methods of Canning - Jam and jelly - open kettle or water bath.

9. Tomatoes and fruits (not including their juices) - simmering water


10. All vegetables and non-acid foods - under pressure.

11. Low-acid foods - under pressure.








after judging on Monday after the Fair.

14. Limit - eight (8) different exhibits, each to be listed separately by

name on entry form.


NO ENTRY FEE

BEST OF SHOW RIBBONS (as determined by judge)



DIVISION 514 – CANNING ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 10

DIVISION 516 – CANNING ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 11 THRU 17

CLASS (Use same class number for all divisions)

1 Canning, Jams & Jellies, specify

2 Canning, Fruits, specify

3 Canning, Vegetables, specify

4 Canning, not listed, specify

DIVISION 518 – DRIED FOODS

ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 10

DIVISION 520 – DRIED FOODS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 11 THRU 17

CLASS 1 Dried meat, specify


2 Dried fruit or vegetable, specify

BAKING & CONFECTIONS DIVISIONS


Entries Received:...........Tues., Sept. 5, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

.......................................Wed., Sept. 6, from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Exhibits Judged: ...........Wed., Sept. 6, at Noon (open to the

public)


1. Foods & Nutrition entries must have been made by the exhibitor,

NO MIXES; must be in the quantities and sizes specified in Premium

Book; foods that require refrigeration cannot be entered; pies must be

on aluminum pie plates, all other items on white paper plates or

heavy cardboard and covered with plastic bags, except breads may be

in plastic bags only.

2. Decorated Cakes and Other Decorated Items must be freshly

decorated.

3. Quantities – Muffins, biscuits, rolls, cookies, candies – one half

dozen; Cakes – 1/2 cake plus enough for one slice that judge will

remove; Bread – 1/2 loaf; Monster Cookies, Popcorn Balls, Candied

Apples – two.

4. All Foods & Nutrition entries will be disposed of at the close of the

Fair. Only Table Settings, ribbons, and checks are to be picked up.


they deteriorate during the Fair.

6. Limits – Eight (8) different exhibits, each to be listed separately

and identified by name on entry form (Example: banana bread, sugar

cookies, chocolate fudge, etc.).




DIVISION 522 – COOKIES


DIVISION 524 – COOKIES

ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 11 THRU 17 CLASS (Use same class number for all divisions)

1 Cookies, any kind, specify

DIVISION 526 – BAKING & CONFECTIONS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 9

DIVISION 528 – BAKING & CONFECTIONS


DIVISION 530 – BAKING & CONFECTIONS


1 Breads, any kind, specify (i.e. muffins, biscuits, coffee

cake)

2 Cake, any kind, specify

3 Confections, any kind, specify (i.e., popcorn balls,

candied apples, fudge)

4 Any other baked goods, specify (i.e., pie, cheesecake,

cobbler)

DIVISION 532 – DECORATED ITEMS


CLASS 1 Any Decorated Item, specify

DIVISION 533 - MOMMY (or DADDY) AND ME


must be younger than 5-years-old. Create a special memory baking

with your little one and join the fun!

CLASS

1 Cookie or cupcakes - specify

CLOTHING & TEXTILE DIVISIONS



Exhibits Judged: .................................Wed., Aug. 30, at 1:00 p.m.


1. Clothing & Textile entries must not have been shown at a previous

Gold Country Fair; must have been made by the exhibitor and

completed within one year of the opening date of the Fair; must be

clean and pressed.

2. An exhibit may be wearable clothing, or wearable needlework such

as knitting, crochet or embroidery work, or a non-wearable item.

3. Limits – Eight (8) different exhibits, each to be listed separately

and identified by name on entry form (i.e. dress, blouse, crocheted

shawl).


NO ENTRY FEE




DIVISION 534 – CLOTHING & TEXTILES

WEARABLE



WEARABLE ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 10 THRU 12


WEARABLE


1 Any sewn single item, specify

2 Any knit or crochet item, specify

3 Coordinated outfit, specify

DIVISION 540 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM


DIVISION 542 – HOUSEHOLD ITEM


1 Quilt, specify

2 Afghan, specify

3 Any other item, specify

DIVISION 544 – MISCELLANEOUS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 5 THRU 12

DIVISION 546 – MISCELLANEOUS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17

CLASS (Use same class number for all divisions)

1 Cross-stitch, specify

2 Any crafty item, specify

3 Any other item, specify

JUNIOR ARTS & CRAFTS DEPARTMENT


2. Entries must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair;

must have been made by the exhibitor and completed within one year

of the opening date of the Fair.

3. Paintings & drawings must be mounted or matted on heavy paper

or cardboard, and not larger than 16" x 20". NO FRAMES OR

GLASS ALLOWED. Must be labeled on the back with division


number, class number and exhibitor’s name.

4. Pre-cut or Pre-stamped items must have a note attached stating

which portion of the exhibit was completed by the exhibitor.


safe preservation of all exhibits, but WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE to any exhibit. Exhibitors wishing

insurance coverage must arrange for their own insurance.

6. All exhibits must be in good taste, suitable for family viewing, or

may be subject to removal by management.


NO ENTRY FEE




DIVISION 548 – JUNIOR ARTS


DIVISION 550 – JUNIOR ARTS


DIVISION 552 – JUNIOR ARTS ENTRY BY EXHIBITORS AGES 13 THRU 17

Limit three entries per class CLASS (Use same class number for all divisions)

1 Any painting, specify

2 Any drawing, specify

3 Any other creative art, specify

4 Theme – “Blue Jeans & Country Dreams”

DIVISION 554 – JUNIOR CREATIVE CRAFTS






Limit four entries per class CLASS (Use same class number for all divisions)

1 Creative Craft, any article, specify (includes ceramics,

paper mache, etc.)

2 Memory Craft

DIVISION 560 – JUNIOR ARTS & CRAFTS






Limit two entries per class CLASS (Use same class number for all divisions)

1 Woodwork, specify

2 Lego, any entry (must be mounted on a hard board, no

cardboard)

3 Model, specify (model of vehicle, house, building,

scene, etc. – 3 dimensional)

4 Diorama (a miniature three dimensional scene viewed

from the side)

5 Decorated Hats (any cap or hat displaying your unique

personality

DIVISION 565 - OUTSIDE THE BOX Gold Country Fair goes GREEN in this fun contest. Create a

memorable object with a recyclable box using highly recyclable

items to decorate your box. Boxes can be as small as you wish with

the maximum size no longer than 9x12x18 (file box).

CLASS

1 Decorated - Outside the Box

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

JUNIOR POETRY 1. Limit: Two entries per exhibitor per class.

2. Poems of any length, in any form, single or double spaced will be

accepted.

3. Submit original 8-1/2" x 11" on white paper to be judged, and one

additional copy.

4. Label copy with name and mailing address on back.

5. Published poems, or those previously awarded with cash prizes of

more than $20 are excluded from entry.

6. All poems must be in English, and the work of the exhibitor.

7. Please observe good taste in selection for entering items.

8. Adults enter in the Amateur Poetry Division.

DIVISION 566 – JUNIOR AMATEUR POETRY CLASS

1 Cowboy

2 Humor

3 Love/Inspirational

4 Jingles or Limericks

5 Written for or about Children


JUNIOR COLLECTIONS



Exhibits Judged: .........................................Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon


1. Entries are displayed in the Armory Building.

2. Collections to consist of a minimum of 10 small items, such as

Buttons, Cards, Coins, Stamps, Stickers, etc. Must be securely

mounted, not larger than 2' x 2', and include a card or sign with

information concerning the collection. Judges to consider quality,

variety, method of display, originality, and educational value.


NO ENTRY FEE




DIVISION 568 – COLLECTIONS


DIVISION 570 – COLLECTIONS


DIVISION 572 - COLLECTIONS


LIMIT - 1 ENTRY PER CLASS CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions)

1 Collection of small items (10 or more), specify

DIVISION 573 - PINTEREST LOCAL DIVISION


Entries Received:......Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m, Armory



We have created a division for the Pinterest inspired. There are so

many fun and exciting Do-It-Yourself projects, yummy recipes,

fashion advice, and so much more on Pinterest. We want you to bring

them to life and show them off! Entries must include a description (if


applicable, two-page max.) with pictures in hard copy electronic

version. If project is not an original project, please include the

original source in your description.

CLASS

1 Food & Drink

2 Gardening

3 DIY Home Projects & Home Decor

4 DIY Art, Crafts, Design, Photography

5 Fashion, Hair, Beauty

6 Gifts

7 Anything & Everything Else

*Project descriptions and directions will become property of the Gold

Country Fair once submitted. We shall reserve the right to replicate

the projects, post projects on our website, copy and share with fair-

goers as we see fit. Credit will be given to exhibitor.

AGRICULTURE MECHANICS LOCAL JUNIOR DIVISION


Entries Received:...................Tues., Sept. 5, from Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibits Judged: .............................................Wed., Sept. 6, (TBD)

Silent Auction:.........................Sat., Sept. 9, from Noon - 4:00 p.m.

..............................................Sun., Sept. 10, from Noon - 4:00 p.m.


1. Entries will be received, exhibited and judged in the Armory

Building.

2. Students must be enrolled in a high school following the California

State plan for vocational agriculture.

3. Exhibits may not be purchased items, project must be a product of

the student's completed class in Agricultural Mechanics.

4. Exhibitor must have been the major contributor to building the

project.

5. No entry can be shown more than one calendar year.

6. Entries are limited to one project per exhibitor, and projects cannot

be entered in more than one class.

7. Each high school competing may only bring a maximum

of five (5) projects, for a total of fifteen (15) projects in this

department.

8. All projects must be completed. Additions or embellishments will

NOT be allowed once the project is received by Gold Country Fair.

9. Group entry – must specify a single name for the group.


ENTRY FEE – $3.00

RIBBONS ONLY 1st – 3rd

DIVISION 582 – Small Projects

DIVISION 583 – Medium Projects

DIVISION 584 – Large Projects

DIVISION 585 – Group Projects

CLASS 1 Wood Technology

2 Metal Fabrication

3 Farm Equipment

SILENT AUCTION RULES

1. Exhibitor may establish a minimum bid.

2. Buyers must be registered. Buyer registration can be done at

the Jr. Livestock Auction on Saturday or at the Silent Auction table

located in the Armory building during Silent Auction hours – Noon

to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday only.

3. Project must be entered and judged in an Ag. Mechanics Division

in order to be considered for the Silent Auction.

4. One (1) entry per exhibitor is allowed.

5. Judge determines projects eligible for the Silent Auction.

6. Exhibitor may establish a minimum bid.

7. Only first place exhibits will be considered for auction.

8. Final bids will be accepted and processed on Sunday, September

10th at 4:00 p.m. ALL Buyers must pay via credit card with

information given at Buyer Registration! Any Buyer wishing to pay

by check must be present Sunday at 4:00 p.m. SALE ITEMS WILL

NOT BE RELEASED TO BUYERS UNTIL PAYMENT IS

RECEIVED.

JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT


Entries Received:....................Tues., Aug. 29, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m




2. Entries must not have been shown at a previous Gold Country Fair.

3. Must have been taken by the exhibitor within one year of the

opening date of the Fair.

4. If processed by exhibitor, note on entry form.

5. Must be mounted or matted on heavy paper or cardboard, and not

larger than 16" x 20". NO FRAMES OR GLASS ALLOWED.

Minimum picture size is 3" x 4"; Minimum mounted size is 5" x 7".

6. Limit – A total of eight (8) entries per exhibitor. Each to be listed

separately by name on entry form.

7. All exhibitors must be in good taste, suitable for family viewing or

may be subject to removal by management,


NO ENTRY FEE


as determined by judge



DIVISION 576 – PHOTOGRAPHY

Entry by Exhibitors ages 5-9


Entry by Exhibitors ages 10-12


Entry by Exhibitors ages 13-17 CLASS

1 Black & White Photography

2 Color Photography

3 Digital Black & White Photography

4 Digital Color Photography

5 Mobilography, Friends Family

6 Mobilography, Selfies

7 Mobilography, Landscape

8 Mobilography, Pets

9 Mobilography, Theme,“Blue Jeans & Country Dreams”

CLASSROOM PROJECTS



Exhibits Judged: .......................................Thurs., Aug. 31, at Noon


1. Each classroom can enter a maximum of three (3) project(s) in the

Fair’s Competition.

2. Projects may be under the supervision of a teacher, home school or other youth organization other than 4-H or FFA

3. Projects must have been started and completed during the 12

month period preceding the Fair. Projects made from kits are not


eligible. Component parts should be made by the exhibitor whenever possible.

4. Best of Show Ribbon(s) at judge’s discretion.


NO ENTRY FEE

DIVISION 586 – PRE-SCHOOL

(See classes 1 through 5 below)

DIVISION 587 – PRIMARY (K through 3rd)


DIVISION 588 – ELEMENTARY (4th through 6th)


DIVISION 590 – JUNIOR HIGH (7th through 9th)


DIVISION 592–HIGH SCHOOL (10th through 12th)

(See classes 1 through 5 below) CLASS

1 Following the Fair’s Theme

2 Science

3 School Newspaper/Yearbook

4 California Missions

5 Golden Gate Bridge (no larger than 2 x 3)

6 Project made by class or group of students

7 Any other (specify)

Class Project Scorecard

Educational Value 30%

Ingenuity 30%

Attractiveness 20%

Artistic Arrangement 5%

Completeness 15%

Total 100%

INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT



Exhibits Judged: .......................................Wed., Aug. 30, at Noon


1. Classes are open to students (7 through 12 grade) enrolled in a

Vocational Education Program at any Placer County School.

2. Only projects made in school under the supervision of an instructor

may be entered in this section.

3. Projects must have been made during the present school year.

4. The instructor must sign your entry form.


6. Best of Show Ribbon(s) at judges’ discretion


NO ENTRY FEE



DIVISION 596 – WOODWORKING

Grades 7 thru 8

DIVISION 598 – WOODWORKING

Grades 9 thru 12

DIVISION 600 – WELDING

Grades 7 thru 8

DIVISION 602 – WELDING

Grades 9 thru 12

LIMIT – 2 ENTRIES PER CLASS CLASS (Use same class numbers for all divisions)

1 Any Item, Beginning, specify

2 Any Item, Advanced, specify

DIVISION 604 – TRASH CAN CONTEST


TRASH CAN CONTEST

Entries Close: ..............................................................Tues., Aug. 8

Entries Received:...................................................Tuesday, Aug.

29

Exhibits Judged: ...................................................Tuesday, Aug. 29


1. One trash can per organization (i.e. 4-H club can enter one (1)

trash can in the sheep barn, one (1) trash can in the poultry barn, etc.)

2. Group must provide their own trash can. 3. Decorations must reflect theme of the Fair, "Blue Jeans & Country Dreams"

Score Card for Judging Showmanship

Theme ............................................. 40%

Educational Value ........................... 30%

Creativity ......................................... 20%

Quality ............................................. 10%

One winning trash can per barn will be chosen. Prize will be awarded

at the Sunday Awards Assembly.

The Fair Manager reserves the right to change documentation, wording, phrases

and the overall final right to interpretation of this handbook in its entirety.


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