2019

June 13-16ITPA Tractor Pull

Outlaw Antique Tractor PullLivestock Shows

Live Beer Barn Entertainment

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2019Piatt County Fair

June 13 - 16Index

Fair Schedule pg. 3Judging Schedule pg. 4Sponsors pg. 5General Rules pg. 6IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics pg. 8Ill. Dept. of Ag. Health Requirements pg. 10Beef Cattle (Junior Show--Jackpot) pg. 17

Beef Cattle (Open Show--Jackpot) pg. 19Dairy Show (Open Show) pg. 21Swine (Open Show--Jackpot) pg. 23Agricultural Products (Junior Show) pg. 24Floriculture (Junior Show) pg. 25Fine Arts & Textiles (Junior Show) pg. 27Education & History (Junior Show) pg. 29Culinary (Junior Show) pg. 32

7 & Under Show pg. 35Adult Show pg. 37ITPA Tractor Pull pg. 38Antique Pull pg. 39Entry Forms pg. 41Entertainment pg. 45

Our Volunteers pg. 48 www.piattcountyfair.com

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Piatt County Fair June 13 – 16, 2019

Thursday, June 13 5:00 p.m. Beer Barn open

Food Vendors open

6:30 Go-Kart Race

Friday, June 14 9:00 a.m. Dairy Cattle Show

12:00 p.m. Beer Barn opens

5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Mega Action Inflatables

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Junior General Entries in

6:00 p.m. Floriculture judging

6:30 p.m. ITPA Tractor Pull

8:30 p.m. Antics—Beer Barn--$2 cover charge

Saturday, June 16 9:00 a.m. Judging for Non-livestock entries

9:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mega Action Inflatables

10:00 a.m. Cheerleading Clinic

10:00 a.m. Swine Show

11:00 a.m. Celebrate Our Youth

12:00 p.m. Beer Barn opens

9:00 p.m. Wreckless Whiskey—Beer Barn--$2

Sunday, June 17 9:00 a.m. Beef Cattle Show

11:00 a.m. Piatt County Outlaw Hookers Antique Tractor Pull,

12:00 p.m. Beer Barn opens:

www.piattcountyfair.com

2019 Judging Schedule

Piatt County Fair June 13 – 16, 2018

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Monday, June 3 midnight All entries close except Floriculture & Swine

Saturday, June 8 midnight Floriculture entries close

Thursday, June 13 7:00 p.m. Dairy in place

Friday, June 14 9:00 a.m. Dairy show6:00 p.m. Non-livestock Exhibits in place6:00 p.m. Floriculture judging

Saturday, June 15 8:00 a.m. Swine in place and entries to be made 8:30 a.m. Check in and weigh in 9:00 a.m. Non-livestock Exhibits Judging begins 10:00 a.m. Roger Flach Memorial Swine Show 8:00 p.m. Earliest arrival for Beef Cattle

Sunday, June 17 7:00 a.m. Beef Cattle in place 7:30 a.m. Steer weigh-in 9:00 a.m. Beef Cattle Show

1:00 p.m. Non-livestock Exhibits released—checks for Juniors in office

www.piattcountyfair.com

Our Sponsors

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2019 GENERAL RULES

1. All entries must be made to Piatt County Fair, P.O. Box 588, Cerro Gordo, IL 61818-0588. Mailed entries MUST be postmarked no later than Monday, June 3, 2019. Entries may also be made in person at the office on the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 1, 2019 between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm . Entry blanks are in the fair book and copies may be made.

2. Entries for ALL Departments will close June 3, 2019 at Midnight. This does not include Floriculture (entries close June 8), Tractor Pull, or Truck Pull. However, the Fair Association reserves the right to refuse entries prior to that time if space is full. Right is reserved also, to accept entries after that date if space is available and the Board of Directors approves. Livestock late entries accepted on space-available basis at Double Stall Rent.

3. NO ENTRIES MAY BE CHANGED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

4. ALL entries MUST include exhibitor’s name, Social Security number, full address, birth date, and phone number. Fees for entry fees and stall rent MUST be included with the entry.

5. NO EXHIBITOR FEES OR STALL RENT WILL BE REFUNDED. ENTRY FEES FOR DEPARTMENTS ARE NON- REFUNDABLE. ENTRY FEE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO PIATT COUNTY FAIR AND MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY OR ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED.

6. ALL LIVESTOCK SHOWS ARE JACKPOT SHOWS. PREMIUMS ARE BASED UPON NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED IN EACH CLASS.

7. All exhibits must be in place by the posted times listed in each department’s rules.

8. Exhibitors must place his or her own exhibit(s) in Ag Products, Floriculture, Collections, Fine Arts and Textiles, Education and Natural History, and Culinary. Exhibitors are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to place his/her own exhibit(s) in all other categories.

9. No exhibitor will be allowed to remove his or her own exhibit(s) before release times, except by permission of the department’s Superintendent.

10. The fair sponsors and property owners assume no liability in the event of accident to exhibitors, persons, personal property, or any Loss occasioned by theft or fire.

11. Exhibitors of Livestock must furnish their own bedding.

12. All classes of Livestock must fall within the age limits as listed for each department.

13. All Junior fair exhibitors must be 8 years of age or in third grade and not yet 19 years of age on or before September 1 of the year previous the fair.

14. HEALTH AND REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED by the superintendents.

15. A Junior exhibit, either animal, produce, or handicraft must be owned by the party showing, or be owned by the Junior exhibitor before May 31, 2019. No article may be shown more than one (1) year except as stated for returning collection classes.

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16. No exhibitor will be allowed more than two moneys per class number.

17. All animals must be exhibited in the show ring by the owners. In case of sickness, two entries, or a judging conflict, another Junior under the age of 18 may be secured to help. Parents or adults cannot help in the show ring with the exception of Open Classes when held.

18. Any exhibitor(s), individually or in a group, who is responsible for any disturbance during the Fair, shall be required to leave the grounds with their exhibit(s) and shall forfeit their premium award.

19. All winners of first premium in class are eligible for Championship of same breeding without entering.

20. All animals are to have health certificates complying with state regulations concerning exhibition of livestock.

21. Official time to be in place and release time will be as noted in department rules.

22. Department superintendents have the right to limit the number of entries per class. If this limit is surpassed, entries shall be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

23. All exhibitors and concessionaires with camping trailers of any sort shall pay a minimum of $10.00 per day, payable upon arrival. The Fair Board reserves the right to assign trailer locations and the right to provide or not to provide utilities. Electrical hook-ups are first come-first served. NO HOOK-UPS ARE ALLOWED AT THE BARNS.

24. All livestock trailers will park in designated areas.

25. Every effort will be made to hand out premium checks before exhibits are released. Entry fees must be paid before your premium check will be released.

26. NO EXHIBITS may be removed before the official release time unless given permission. Anyone removing their exhibit before this time will forfeit all premium moneys.

27. ONLY junior livestock exhibitors are eligible to show in Showmanship Classes.

28. ALL ANIMALS SHOWN IN THE PUREBRED CLASSES ARE TO BE REGISTERED IN THE EXHIBITOR’S NAME. REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED ON ALL PUREBRED ANIMALS OF ALL SPECIES. (Section 260.85-Department of Agriculture, Title 8-Chapter 1, Subchapter j, part 260) Copies of registration papers may be made at the office. Anyone not having his or her registration papers checked will show in the X-Bred or Grade Class.

29. 2016 Illinois Department of Agriculture Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements apply.

30. ALL RULES WILL BE ENFORCED.

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IAFE (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS)NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS

Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall, at all times, deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct is this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at any livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics”, fair and livestock shows may have rules and regulations, which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial, and national levels.

All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, premiums, awards, and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events: 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto, is prohibited. 2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians when requested by fair or livestock show officials.

3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animal while at fair or livestock shows.

4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of volatile drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event, which culminates with the animal entering the food provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state, and provincial statues, regulations, and rules affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event.

If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise.

At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medication for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counter-irritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns

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of animals which affect appearance only and except surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for sole purpose of protecting the health of animal is prohibited.

6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.

7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation, and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.

8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics. Violations of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.

9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.

10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent of the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rule of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving consent that any proceeding or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fair and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members.

11. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further consented that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statues, regulations, or rules, may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.

AFTER READING THE ABOVE, PLEASE SIGN THE STATEMENT ON THE ENTRY FORM

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For Health Requirement Information:

Illinois Department of AgricultureBureau of Animal Health and Welfare

State Fairgrounds P.O. Box 19281Springfield, IL 62794-9281

Phone (217) 782-4944 2019 Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements County FairsGENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Exhibitors are required to familiarize themselves with all rules applicable to their exhibits.

All out-of-state animals shall require an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/782-4944.  Permits may also be obtained online at: http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php

2. All animals, except as noted, shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) which shows that the animal meets all health requirements for the State of Illinois. CVI’s shall be made available to Bureau of Animal Health Personnel on request.

CVI means a legible record made on an official form from the state of origin which has been issued, signed and dated by an accredited veterinarian and which shows the name and address of the animal’s owner or exhibitor and the results of all required tests or vaccinations. A CVI shall list only one animal identification per line; shall be presented on the form on which it was initially issued; and shall not be corrected, changed or altered in any manner.

3. All animals shall be officially identified. The animal(s) official identification shall be recorded on the CVI.

4. If animals are from tuberculosis accredited, brucellosis certified, pseudorabies qualified, or brucellosis validated herds, the identifying herd number(s) along with the date of the last herd test(s) shall appear on the CVI.

5. CVI for out-of-state livestock shall be void thirty (30) days after issuance.6. CVI for Illinois-origin livestock shall be void ninety (90) days after issuance.7. All livestock shall be subject to examination upon entry to any Illinois fair or exhibition. Any animal

showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases shall be immediately withdrawn and held in quarantine at the owner’s risk and expense until properly treated and recovered, or until the animal is released to return to the owner’s premise. Any livestock infected with scabies, mange, active lesions of ringworm, soremouth, or multiple warts which are easily visible without close examination shall not be permitted to exhibit and are subject to quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.Sheep and goats with caseous lymphadenitis as evidenced by draining abscesses shall not be exhibited and are subject to immediate quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.

8. Illinois Department of Agriculture personnel or designee may collect blood, tissue, milk or urine samples from any animal being exhibited and/or raced at any Illinois fair to test for the presence of illegal drugs or banned substances. New examination techniques, such as ultrasound, may also be used at anytime while the animals are on the grounds of any Illinois fair or exhibit.The Illinois Department of Agriculture or designee may collect urine, blood, tissue or other test samples from exhibition animals at the time of slaughter.

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9. All exhibitors of animals at any Illinois fair or exhibition shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. If violations are observed, the animals(s) will be excused from exhibition and ordered removed from the grounds with all awards being forfeited.Any practice or deviation from normal, accepted care, including physical, medical or mechanical application, shall constitute a violation of show rules and may result in the animal(s) disqualification and removal from the fairgrounds.

10. Any Illinois cattle, bison, cervidae or goats being exhibited in non-accredited free states must be isolated from the remainder of the herd/flock upon return to Illinois and retested for tuberculosis 60-120 days post-entry.

CATTLEIdentification

Individual identification of each animal shall be either a fully healed and legible tattoo, approved official ear tag, registration number (can only be used if the tattoo is recorded on the registration certificate or for breeds where pictures are acceptable), or individual brands, if brand is recorded on the registration certificate.

Illinois CattleBrucellosis

Illinois is a Bovine Brucellosis Class-Free State. Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois cattle.

TuberculosisIllinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis- Free State. Tuberculin testing is not required for Illinois cattle.

Please note: Illinois calves under 6 months of age, and Illinois steers are not required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

Out-of-State-CattleAll out-of-state cattle are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/782-4944.  Permits may also be obtained online at: http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php

Brucellosis1. Female cattle six (6) months of age and older and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and older

shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within thirty (30) days prior to entry, unless exempt by one (1) of the following:

A. Originate directly from a certified brucellosis-free herd.B. Official vaccinates of dairy breeds under twenty (20) months of age or official

vaccinates of beef breeds under twenty-four (24) months of age.C. Animal originated from a “Class Free” state (if entire state is so classified)D. Steers and spayed heifers are not required to be tested for brucellosis.

2. The negative brucellosis test shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory within 30 days prior to exhibition.

Tuberculosis1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States

A. No tuberculin test required. All cattle, including steers, originating from an Accredited Tuberculosis Free State, may enter Illinois for exhibition when accompanied by a CVI issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days.

2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free)A. Cattle must originate from a herd where a complete herd test was conducted within

the past year.

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B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to an additional tuberculin test conducted within 30 days prior to exhibition.

C. Cattle that enter Illinois for exhibition and remain in Illinois (animal does not return to

the state of origin within 30 days) must be isolated and retested for TB 60-120 days from the last official TB test date.

SWINEIllinois Swine Identification

1. Swine shall be identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch.2. Ear notch identification is acceptable for barrows, crossbred gilts and breeding swine.

(Note: Ear notch identification of crossbred swine does not satisfy USDA identification requirements for interstate movement or official testing.)

BrucellosisBrucellosis testing is not required for Illinois swine.

PseudorabiesPseudorabies testing is not required for Illinois swine.

Out-of-State Swine All out-of-state swine are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/782-4944.  Permits may also be obtained online at: http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php

Identification1. Individually identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch.2. Ear notch identification is not acceptable for crossbred animals.

Brucellosis1. Breeding swine 4 months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis

within 30 days prior to exhibition unless exempt by one (1) of the following:A. Originate immediately and directly from a validated brucellosis-free herd.B. Originate directly from a validated brucellosis-free state.

2. Swine brucellosis tests for exhibition shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory.Pseudorabies

1. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage IV or V state are exempt from the pseudorabies testing requirement.

2. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage III state shall be negative to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry or originate immediately and directly from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd.

3. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage I or II state shall be negative to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within the 10 days prior to entry.

4. Barrows and females in market classes must meet the same requirements as breeding swine.

SHEEPIdentification

Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader.Ear tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal.When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.

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Market LambsAll wethers must be slick shorn (show ring ready) before weigh-in so that show lamb fungus can be identified.

Illinois Sheep1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source

flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan.2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if

different.Out-of-State Sheep

All out-of-state sheep are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/782-4944.  Permits may also be obtained online at: http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php

1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan.

2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.

GOATSIdentification

Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader.Tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal.When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.Ears should be used for tattooing when possible. If there is no space in the ear, the flank or tail fold may be used.

Illinois Goats1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd

can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan.2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if

different.Out-of-State Goats

All out-of-state goats are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/782-4944.  Permits may also be obtained online at:  http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php

1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan.

2. Tuberculosis- Goats from areas or states that are not Accredited Bovine Tuberculosis Free, must be accompanied by a CVI indicating that the goats originated from a herd where a complete negative herd test has been conducted within the past twelve (12) months and the individual animals are negative to a tuberculin test conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.

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HORSES, PONIES, MULES AND OTHER EQUIDAEIllinois Equine

1. All horses and other equidae, twelve (12) months of age and older attending an advertised equine event, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test shall accompany the animal.

2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.3. An advertised equine event means a show, rodeo, sale, auction, exhibition, trail ride, or horse fair

that is posted or media promoted.4. A CVI is not required for Illinois equine.

Out-of-State Equine

All out-of-state equine are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/782-4944.  Permits may also be obtained online at: http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php

1. All horses and other equidae entering Illinois that are twelve (12) months of age or older, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test shall accompany the animal.

2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.3. All horses and other equidae shall be accompanied by a CVI issued within thirty (30) days prior to

entry.POULTRY

1. All entries (except waterfowl, i.e. domesticated fowl that normally swim, such as ducks and geese) in a show or exhibition shall have originated from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent hatchery or flock OR have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to exhibition. Exhibitor shall show proper information as to name and address of owner or exhibitor, name and address of the authorized testing agent, date of the testing and the number, breed, and species of those tested.

2. Prior to being used to transport poultry to a show, all crates, boxes, containers and vehicles shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

3. Any poultry vaccinations must be performed at least 4 weeks prior to delivery to the show.4. Upon admission to a show, all entries shall be examined by the official county fair veterinarian or

qualified state personnel who shall also receive and examine all certificates necessary for admission of birds to a show. Birds not in show condition will be excused from exhibition and removed from the premises. Any fowl showing signs of illness during the fair will be removed from the exhibition grounds.

5. All out-of-state turkeys must originate from flocks that are officially classified as U.S. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Clean in accordance with the provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan or be negative to a test for Mycoplasma gallisepticum within 30 days prior to entry.

6. A permit is also required for out-of-state poultry. A permit may be obtained by calling (217) 782-4944.Please note: These poultry exhibition requirements do not apply to 4-H and FFA 1-day poultry shows where the entries are taken to the show and returned home the same day. However, a permit is required for out-of-state poultry.

CERVIDAE

(Deer, Elk, Reindeer, Caribou, Moose, Red Deer and other Related Species)

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IdentificationAll animals shall be individually identified with an approved tag, microchip or tattoo. Elk are required to have two official/approved unique identifiers.

Illinois Cervidae Chronic Wasting Disease

For cervidae changing ownership or moving within the State, the owner must obtain a permit issued by the Department prior to movement and the cervid must originate from a herd that is enrolled in the Certified Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Program or the Contained Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease Program. The permit shall be obtained no more than 72 hours in advance of the movement of the cervids by providing the following information:

A) Name and complete mailing address of person exhibiting the cervids;B) Certified Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease or Contained Monitored Chronic

Wasting Disease Herd number;C) Name and complete mailing address of location where the animals will be

exhibited; D) Number of animals and unique identification of the animals.

TuberculosisIllinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State. Tuberculin test is not required for Illinois cervidae.

Out-of-State CervidaeChronic Wasting Disease

1. All cervidae entering Illinois must be in compliance with the Illinois Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5]. For more information, contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at 217/782-6384.

2. All cervidae entering Illinois must be accompanied by a permit from the Department and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that:

a. has been issued by an accredited veterinarian of the state of origin or a veterinarian in the employ of the United States Department of Agriculture;

b. is approved by the Animal Health Official of the state of origin;c. shows that the cervidae are free from visible evidence of any contagious, infectious or

communicable disease or exposure thereto, do not originate from a CWD endemic area (any county and surrounding counties where CWD has been diagnosed in the past five years);

d. shows that the cervidae are not originating from a herd under quarantine for any contagious, infectious or communicable disease;

e. shows that the animals originate from a herd that has been monitored for at least 5 years under a state-approved CWD certification program.

3. A permit number can be obtained by calling (217) 782-4944. Applicant for permit shall furnish the following information to the Department:

a. Name and post office mailing address of Illinois destination;b. Name and post office mailing address of the consignor and/or source

herds;c. Name and post office mailing address of the herd veterinarian;d. Number and unique identification of cervidae in shipment.

BrucellosisCervidae six (6) months of age and older must have a negative brucellosis card or PCFIA test within sixty (60) days prior to entry.

Tuberculosis1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States

All cervidae twelve (12) months of age and over shall be negative to two (2) single cervical test for bovine TB no less than ninety (90) days apart with the second test conducted within ninety (90) days prior to entry. These animals shall be isolated from all other members of the herd

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during the testing period unless they originate from an accredited, qualified or monitored herd.A. Cervidae from an accredited herd may be moved into Illinois without further TB testing

provided that a certificate stating that such cervids originated from an accredited herd accompanies them.

B. Cervidae originating from qualified or monitored herds may enter with a negative test within ninety (90) days prior to entry and a certificate stating that the animals originate from a monitored herd.

2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free)A. All cervidae shall originate from a herd where a complete herd test was conducted within

the past year.B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to two (2) additional tuberculin

tests conducted within 180 and 30 days prior to entry or exhibition.

RATITES(Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Cassowaries and Kiwis)

Illinois RatitesThere are no requirements governing the movement of ratites within Illinois.

Out-of-State Ratites1. Must be accompanied by a CVI and permit number. Entry permits are available by calling the

Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 217/782-4944. 

2. Individually identified by leg band or microchip.3. Negative test for Avian Influenza within 10 days prior to entry.

PIGEONSThere are no requirements governing the movements of pigeons within or into Illinois.

RABBITSThere are no requirements governing the movements of rabbits within or into Illinois.

LLAMASThere are no requirements governing the movement of llamas within Illinois. A permit and health certificate is required for out-of-state llamas. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at (217) 782-4944. Permits may also be obtained online at: http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php

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Dept. H-1: Junior Beef Cattle Jackpot ShowEstimated Total Premiums: $1000

Superintendent: Jim Perry Phone: (217) 273-2451Entry Fee: $5.00 per entryALL JACKPOT MONIES WILL BE PAID "except for $150 for judge."Stall Rent: $5.00 (if entered in Junior only) Open to all interested Juniors

1. Please read General Rules & Regulations. 2. ENTRIES CLOSE ON JUNE 3, 2019. LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED ON SPACE AVAILABILITY BASIS AT DOUBLE THE STALL RENT. NO ENTRIES MAY BE CHANGED AFTER THE DEADLINE. 3. Entry Fees and Stall Rent must be paid for when entries are made. If an animal is being shown in both the Open and the Junior Show, then only the Open Stall Rent is charged. 4. Animals entered in the Junior Show must be owned and shown by a Junior Exhibitor (see age requirements in General Rules). Exhibitors must prove ownership with papers in office. 5. All Cattle must be in place by Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. 6. Superintendent will assign all stalls. 7. No Beef should leave the fairgrounds before official release time. Estimated release time is Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. 8. Judging will be 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 16. Junior and Open Beef will both be judged that morning. 9. Exhibitors shall pick up exhibitor number at the show ring before the show begins.10. No false tails or twine on legs allowed.11. Official health certificates must accompany all animals. Health papers will be checked.12. Classes may be combined or segregated depending on entries received.13. X-Bred Heifers will be shown by age and combined with the AOBs.14. ALL STEERS will be weighed. The time of weighing will be announced and posted.15. All steers will be mouthed during weigh-in to determine eligibility. No steer will be allowed if it is missing any milk teeth.16. One fan will be allowed per two calves. Electricity is light. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring generators.17. STALLS CANNOT BE USED FOR TACK.18. All classes will be shown.19. All animals shown in the purebred classes are to be registered in the exhibitor’s name. Registration papers must meet Association’s guidelines and will be checked. (Section 260.85 - Department of Agriculture Title 8, Chapter 1, Subtitle j, part 260)20. This will be an IBA Point Show.

REFER TO THE CHART ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR PREMIUM NUMBERS FOR ENTRY PURPOSES.

Heifer Calf Calved after January 1, 2019Winter Heifer Calf Calved Sept. 1 to December 31, 2018Late Summer Yearling Heifer Calved July 1 to August 31, 2018Early Summer Yearling Heifer Calved May 1 to June 30, 2018Late Junior Yearling Heifer Calved March 1 to April 30, 2018Early Junior Yearling Heifer Calved January 1 to February 28, 2018CHAMPION FEMALE ROSETTERESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE ROSETTEGRAND CHAMPION HEIFER ROSETTERESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER ROSETTE

STEERS

CLASSES FOR STEERS WILL BE BROKEN BY WEIGHT INTO THE FOLLOWING:

05260-ANGUS 05264-HEREFORD 05268-SHORTHORN 05272-SIMMENTAL 05276-X-BRED & AOBs

STEER CLASSES MAY BE COMBINED OR SEGREGATED DEPENDING UPON ENTRIES RECEIVED

CHAMPION STEER ROSETTERESERVE CHAMPION STEER ROSETTEOVERALL CHAMPION STEER ROSETTEOVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION STEER ROSETTE

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SHOWMANSHIP(No Entry Fee)

Junior Showmanship - Ages 8 to 13 $25.00 Senior Showmanship - Ages 14 to 18 $25.00

Exhibitors who have previously won a Showmanship Class are not eligible to participate in that class again.Those who have won Junior Showmanship may participate in Senior Showmanship.

PREMIUMS OFFERED FOR HEIFERS AND STEERS IN EACH CLASS1st – 50% of Jackpot 2nd – 30% of Jackpot 3rd – 20% of Jackpot

AngusPrem. No.

HerefordPrem. No.

ShorthornPrem. No.

SimmentalPrem. No.

AOB & X-BredPrem. No.

Heifer Calf 05201 05211 05221 05231 05241

Winter Heifer Calf 05202 05212 05222 05232 05242

Late Summer Yearling Heifer 05203 05213 05223 05233 05243

Early Summer Yearling Heifer 05204 05214 05224 05234 05244

Late Jr. Yearling Heifer 05205 05215 05225 05235 05245

Early Jr. Yearling Heifer 05206 05216 05226 05236 05246

Steer 05260 05264 05268 05272 05276

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Dept. A - OPEN BEEF CATTLE JACKPOT SHOW ALL JACKPOT MONIES WILL BE PAID "except for $150 for judge."

$600 added money to the jackpot monies by the Fair board

Superintendent: Jim Perry Phone: (217) 273-2451Entry Fee: $20.00 per entry Stall Rent: $10.00 per animal Open to all interested participants 1. Please read General Rules & Regulations. 2. Open Show is open to the World. Social Security number or Taxpayer Identification Number is required. 3. ENTRIES CLOSE ON JUNE 3, 2019. LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED ON SPACE AVAILABILITY BASIS AT DOUBLE THE STALL RENT. NO ENTRIES WILL BE CHANGED AFTER THE DEADLINE. 4. Entry Fees and Stall Rent must be paid for when entries are made. If the animal is shown in both the Open and Junior show, only the Open Stall Rental will be charged. 5. All Cattle must be placed by Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. 6. Superintendent will assign all stalls. 7. Judging time will be at 9:00 a.m. on June 16, 2019. 8. No Beef shall leave the fairgrounds before the estimated release time of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2019. 9. Weighing of Steers will be announced and posted.10. Exhibitors shall pick up exhibitor’s number at the show ring before the show begins.11. No false tails or twine on legs allowed.12. Official health certificates must accompany all animals. Health papers will be checked. 13. Classes may be combined or segregated depending on entries received.14. X-Bred Heifers will be shown by age and combined with the AOB.15. ALL STEERS will be weighed and broke into classes by the Beef Superintendent.16. All steers will be mouthed during weigh-in to determine eligibility. No steer will be allowed to show if it is missing any milk teeth.17. No Bull classes, Pairs classes, Breeder Herd classes, or Best of 6 Head classes this year. 18. One Fan Per Two Calves. Electricity is limited. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring generators.19. STALLS CANNOT BE USED FOR TACK.20. All classes will be shown.21. All animals shown in the purebred classes are to be registered in the exhibitor’s name. Registration papers must meet Association’s guidelines and will be checked. (Section 260.85 - Department of Agriculture Title 8, Chapter 1, Subtitle j, part 620)

PLEASE REFER TO THE CHART ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR PREMIUM NUMBERS FOR ENTRY PURPOSESHeifer Calf Calved after January 1, 2019Winter Heifer Calf Calved September 1 to December 31, 2018Late Summer Yearling Heifer Calved July 1 to August 31, 2018Early Summer Yearling Heifer Calved May 1 to June 30, 2018Late Junior Yearling Heifer Calved March 1 to April 30, 2018Early Junior Yearling Heifer Calved January 1 to February 28, 2018

CHAMPION ANGUS HEIFER TBDRESERVE CHAMPION ANGUS HEIFER TBDCHAMPION HEREFORD HEIFER TBDRESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD HEIFER TBDCHAMPION SHORTHORN HEIFER TBDRESERVE CHAMPION SHORTHORN HEIFER TBDCHAMPION SIMMENTAL HEIFER TBDRESERVE CHAMPION SIMMENTAL HEIFER TBDCHAMPION X-BRED HEIFER TBDRESERVE CHAMPION X-BRED HEIFER TBDCHAMPION HEIFER OVERALL ROSETTERESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER OVERALL ROSETTE

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STEERS

ALL BRITISH BREEDS WILL BE SHOWN TOGETHER; SIMMENTALS AND X-BREDS WILL BE SHOWN TOGETHER.

1102 Angus 1105 Hereford 1108 Shorthorn 1111 Simmental 1114 XBred & AOB

Steer Classes May be Combined or Segregated Depending Upon Entries ReceivedIf at least 5 of a breed are entered, that breed will show as a separate class.

BRITISH BREEDS GRAND CHAMPION STEER $50BRITISH BREEDS RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER $25

SIMM/X-BRED GRAND CHAMPION STEER $50SIMM/X-BRED RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER $25

PREMIUMS OFFERED FOR HEIFERS AND STEERS in each class"Premiums TBD based on number of entries."

1st place 50%, 2nd place 30%, and 3rd place 20%

AngusPrem. No.

HerefordPrem. No.

ShorthornPrem. No.

SimmentalPrem. No.

X-Bred & AOBPrem. No.

Heifer Calf 1006 1026 1046 1066 1086

Winter Heifer Calf 1007 1027 1047 1067 1087

Late Summer Heifer 1008 1028 1048 1068 1088

Early Summer Heifer 1009 1029 1049 1069 1089

Late Jr. Yearling Heifer 1010 1030 1050 1070 1090

Early Jr. Yearling Heifer 1011 1031 1051 1071 1091

Steers 1102 1105 1108 1111 1114

A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors:

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Dept. B – OPEN DAIRY CATTLE SHOWPartial Jackpot Show—Estimated Premiums Offered : $2000.00

Estimate includes $600 added to show by the Fair and $1000 donated by Farm Credit Services.Superintendent: Shirley Harris Phone: (217) 874-2416Asst. Superintendent: Kathy Whitted Phone: (217) 972-2157Entry Fee: $5.00 per entry Open to all interested participantsStall Rent: $5.00 per head

1. Please read General Rules & Regulations 2. ENTRIES CLOSE ON JUNE 3, 2019. NO ENTRIES WILL BE CHANGED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

Entries may be made at the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 1, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 3. All Cattle must be in place by 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019. 4. Judging time will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019. 5. The Superintendent will assign all stalls. 6. NO DAIRY CATTLE MUST ARRIVE PRIOR TO 8:00 AM THURSDAY JUNE 14th WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT. 7. NO Dairy Cattle may leave the fairgrounds before official release time, to be announced after the Show. 8. Exhibitors shall pick up exhibitor’s number at the show ring prior to show. 9. Dairy Ages are to correspond with Breed Association.10. All animals must be accompanied by official health certificate or test report. Registration papers must be available for checking prior to showing.11. All animals shown in group class must have been shown in individual classes.12. Pairs and groups must be owned by one exhibitor. Two exhibitors cannot combine cattle for pair and group classes.13. Dairy Breeds may be combined or segregated depending on entries received.14. All classes must be shown.15. All money received from dairy exhibitors will be awarded.16. ALL ANIMALS SHOWN IN PUREBRED CLASSES ARE TO BE REGISTERED IN THE EXHIBITOR’S NAME. REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED ON ALL PUREBRED ANIMALS OF ALL SPECIES. (Section 260.85 - Department of Agriculture Title 8, Chapter 1, Subtitle j, part 260)

CLASSES OFFERED(Please Refer to Chart on the Next Page for Premium Numbers)

Milking Shorthorn, Brown Swiss, HolsteinSpring Heifer CalfSummer Heifer CalfFall/Winter Heifer CalfSpring Yearling HeiferSummer Yearling HeiferFall Yearling HeiferWinter Yearling HeiferCow, 2 or 3 years oldCow, 4 years old and older

GROUPSPair of Calves, Under 2Pair of Females, any ageBest 3 Females, any age

Champion Money Offered:JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE - EACH BREED $5.00RESERVE JR. CHAMPION FEMALE - EACH BREED RIBBONSENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE - EACH BREED $15.00RESERVE SR. CHAMPION FEMALE - EACH BREED RIBBONGRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - EACH BREED $20.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - EACH BREED $10.00 AND RIBBON

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Premiums Offered:

1st place $35.002nd place $25.003rd place $15.00

MilkingShorthorn Prem. No.

Brown Swiss

Prem. No.

HolsteinPrem. No.

Spring Heifer Calf 02001 02002 02003

Summer Heifer Calf 02005 02006 02007

Fall/Winter Heifer Calf 02009 02010 02011

Spring Yearling Heifer 02013 02014 02015

Summer Yearling Heifer 02017 02018 02019

Fall Yearling Heifer 02021 02022 02023

Winter Yearling Heifer 02025 02026 02027

Cow, 2 or 3 years old 02029 02030 02031

Cow, 4 years or older 02033 02034 02035

Pair of Calves 02037 02038 02039

Pair of Females 02078 02079 02080

Best 3 Females 02082 02083 02084

Supreme Female Award donated by Farm Credit Services

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Showmanship Award donated by Terry Ellis

A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors:Farm Credit Services

Terry Ellis

DEPT. G – ROGER FLACH MEMORIAL JACKPOT SHOWOpen Swine Show

Superintendent: Aaron Bolsen 217-454-8114 Money will be added to show; $600 by the Fair.Asst. Superintendent: Roy FlachEntry Fee: $20 CASH per entry—entries made upon arrival on fairgroundsOpen to all who want to participate

1. Please read General Rules and Regulations.2. All Swine must be in place by 8:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019. Check in and weigh in at 8:30 a.m.3. Exhibitors may show off trailers. Call Aaron or Roy at least a week in advance if pens are needed.4. Judging will be at 10:00, Saturday, June 15.5. No Swine may leave fairgrounds until excused by superintendent.6. All animals must be accompanied by official Health Certificate or test reports. Registration papers must be

available for checking prior to showing.7. All pigs must be born after January 1, 2019.8. All pigs must be registered stock, except X-Bred classes.9. All animals shown in purebred classes are to be registered in the exhibitor’s name.

PREMIUMS FOR GILTS AND BARROWS to be determined after all entries are made.ALL ENTRIES TO BE MADE UPON ARRIVAL ON FAIRGROUNDS

Breed Champions TBDGrand Champion Gilt $200 GRAND CHAMPION TROPHIESRes. Grand Champion Gilt $100 DONATED BY FLACH FARMSGrand Champion Barrow $200Res. Grand Champion Barrow $100

THANK YOU to SPONSORS OF ROGER FLACH MEMORIAL SWINE SHOWEarly Bird Feeds

Flach FarmsBob Daggett

Countryside VetStutzmans

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Flach Farms7861 Angle Crossing Road

Oakley, IL 62501Proud Sponsor of the Piatt County Fair

(217) 763-6017

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Dept. J - AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTSJUNIOR SHOW

Superintendent: Contact Carol Kussart 217-855-3258 for questionsEntry Fee: $1.50 per entry

Premium Offered: $424.00

All entries must be in place Friday June 14, 2019 between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pmJUDGING TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 15th AT 9:00 AM

1. Please Read General Rules & Regulations. 2. NO Exhibits may leave the fairgrounds before 1:00pm Sunday June 16, 2019. Entries need to be picked up from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 16th. 3. All classes will be shown. 4. Exhibitor Ticket fees and Entry fees MUST be paid when entries are made or your entry will not be accepted. 5. NAME THE VARIETY OF GARDEN CROP ON THE PLATE OR NOTE CARD ATTACHED TO THE EXHIBIT. 6. Exhibits in this department MUST be placed by the Exhibitor. 7. . Exhibitor and responsible adult (person 18 & over) may observe judging in the designated area. No interrupting the judge unless the judge addresses the exhibitor. The exhibitor only may address the judge. 8. THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL. ANY INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE ELIMINATION FROM COMPETITION.

PREMIUMS OFFERED1ST - $5.50 2nd - $4.50 3rd - $3.50 4th - $2.50 5th - $2.00

CATEGORY I - FIELD CROPSClass

6001. One Stalk of Corn 6003. Half Peck (7-1/2 pounds) of Wheat6002. Two Stalks of Corn 6004. Half Peck (7-1/2 pounds) of Soybeans

CHAMPION FIELD CROP $5.00 AND RIBBON RESERVE CHAMPION FIELD CROPS $2.50 AND RIBBON

CATEGORY II- GARDEN CROPSClass Exhibit on paper plate with no covering

6007. Plate of Six Table Beets 6015. Four Pickling Cucumbers6008. Plate of Five White Onions 6016. Two Summer Squash6009. Plate of Five Yellow Onions 6017. Plate of Four Tomatoes6010. Plate of Green Beans (12 pods) 6018. Plate of Five White Potatoes6011. Plate of Yellow Beans (12 pods) 6019. Plate of Five Red Potatoes6012. Head of Cabbage 6020. Plate of Four Green Peppers6013. Plate of Six Carrots 6021. Plate of Six Radishes6014. Four Slicing Cucumbers

CHAMPION GARDEN CROPS $5.00 AND RIBBON RESERVE CHAMPION GARDEN CROPS $ 2.50 AND RIBBON

CATEGORY III- DISPLAY1ST - $7.50 2nd - $5.50 3rd - $4.00

Class

6024. Display of Five to Ten Vegetables

CHAMPION DISPLAY $5.00 AND RIBBON RESERVE CHAMPION DISPLAY $ 2.50 AND RIBBON

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Dept. L - F L O R I C U L T U R EJUNIOR SHOW

Superintendent: Cindy Miller Phone: (217) 763-6313Entry Fee: $1.50 (office phone)

Premium Offered: $815.00

JUDGING TIME: Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6:00 pmPlacing time for entries is between 5:00am and 6:00pm on Friday June 14, 2019

Entries MUST be in place by 6:00 pm - NO LATE ENTRIESNO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN THE DAY OF THE SHOW

1. Please read the General Rules & Regulations. 2. NO exhibits may leave the fairgrounds before 1:00 pm Sunday, June 16, 2019. Entries need to be picked up from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 16. 3. Exhibitors shall pick up entry tags at check-in time. 4. All classes will be shown. 5. Exhibitor ticket fees MUST be paid when entries are made or your entry will not be accepted. 6. No Commercial or Artificial Flowers may be used, except class nos. 628, 629, 630, 631, 634, 635, 636, & 637. 7. Exhibits must be placed by the Exhibitor in this department. 8. Exhibitor and responsible adult (person 18 & over) may observe judging in the designated area. No interrupting the judge unless the judge addresses the exhibitor. The exhibitor only may address the judge. 9. THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL. ANY INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE ELIMINATION FROM COMPETITION.10. Exhibitors MUST place his or her own exhibit(s).

Premiums Offered1st) $5.50 2nd) $4.50 3rd) $3.50 4th) $2.50 5th) $2.00

Category I - Specimen - One Bloom or SpikeDisplay in a bottle with 2" or smaller neck

Class06301. Dahlia, large 06306. Rose06302. Dahlia, small or medium 06307. Rose, Miniature06303. Gladiola 06308. Daisy06304. Hemerocallis (Day Lily), any color 06309. Any other Perennial, Linear shaped06305. Lily, any other Tiger Lily 06310. Any other Perennial, Round shaped

Champion Specimen - Category I $10.00 and RibbonReserve Champion Specimen - Category I $ 5.00 and Ribbon

Category II- Specimen - One Bloom, Spray, or SpikeDisplay in a bottle with 2" or smaller neck

06313. Marigold (African), large 06317. Petunia, striped06314. Marigold (French), smaller 06318. Zinnia06315. Petunia, single 06319. Any other annual, Linear shaped06316. Petunia, double 06320. Any other annual, Round shaped

Champion Specimen - Category II $10.00 and RibbonReserve Champion Specimen - Category II $ 5.00 and Ribbon

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Category III - Arrangements

06323. Miniature Arrangement not to exceed 3 inches in height - by 8 to 13 year old06324. Miniature Arrangement not to exceed 3 inches in height - by 14 year old and older06325. Miniature Arrangement, artificial, not to exceed 3 inches in height – by 8 to 13 year old06326. Miniature Arrangement, artificial, not to exceed 3 inches in height - by 14 year old and older06327. Dried Arrangement (dried flowers only) - by 8 to 13 year old06328. Dried Arrangement (dried flowers only) - by 14 year old and older06329. Holiday Arrangement - any media - by 8 to 13 year old06330. Holiday Arrangement - any media - by 14 year old and older06331. Garden Flowers Arrangement (marigolds, petunias, etc.) by 8 to 13 year old06332. Garden Flowers Arrangement (marigolds, petunias, etc.) by 14 year old and older06333. Silk Flower Arrangement (Silk only) - by 8 to 13 year old06334. Silk Flower Arrangement (Silk only) - by 14 year old and older06335. Any other Arrangement - any media by 8 to 13 year old06336. Any other Arrangement - any media by 14 year old and older

Champion Arrangement by 8 to 13 year old $10.00 and RibbonReserve Champion Arrangement by 8 to 13 year old $ 5.00 and RibbonChampion Arrangement by 14 year old and older $10.00 and RibbonReserve Champion Arrangement by 14 year old and older $ 5.00 and Ribbon

Category IV- Potted Plants06339. African Violet 06343. Foliage Plant06340. Cacti, large 06344. Vining Plant06341. Cacti, small or medium 06345. Dish Garden, Cacti06342. Flowering Plant 06346. Dish Garden, Foliage

Champion Potted Plants $10.00 and RibbonReserve Champion Potted Plants $ 5.00 and Ribbon

BEST OF SHOW $20.00 and Rosette

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Dept. M - Fine Arts and TextilesJUNIOR SHOW

Superintendent: Judy Sochor Phone: (217) 763-4691Entry Fee: $1.50 eachPremiumOffered: $1,469.00

JUDGING TIME: Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.Placing Time for Entries: Friday, June 14, 2019 between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Entries must be in place by 6:00 p.m. - NO LATE ENTRIESNO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN THE DAY OF THE SHOW

ENTRY TAGS MUST BE ATTACHED TO EACH ITEM BEING ENTERED

1. Please read General Rules & Regulations. 2. NO exhibits may leave the fairgrounds before 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2019. All entries must be picked up from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2019. 3. Exhibitors shall pick up entry tags at check in. 4. All classes will be shown. 5. Exhibitor ticket fees MUST be paid when entries are made or your entry will not be accepted. 6. No article previously exhibited at this fair will be considered in competition. 7. The Superintendent reserves the right to move any article improperly entered to the correct class. 8. The judge may move any exhibit to a more appropriate category. THE JUDGE’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL. ANY INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE ELIMINATION FROM COMPETITION. 9. . Exhibitor and responsible adult (person 18 & over) may observe judging in the designated area. No interrupting the judge unless the judge addresses the exhibitor. The exhibitor only may address the judge.

PREMIUMS OFFERED1st - $5.50 2nd - $4.50 3rd - $3.50 4th - $2.50 5th - $2.00 Category I - TextilesMachine-Sewn Items - Age on Entry Tag, Please

06501. Skirt with elastic waist 06504. Machine-Stitched Pillow06502. Dress 06505. Any other SEWN garment not mentioned06503. Shorts with elastic waist 06506. Any other SEWN item, other than clothing

CHAMPION TEXTILES $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION TEXTILES $ 5.00 AND RIBBON

Category II- NeedleworkNeedlework is embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, plastic canvas, and woven beadwork - Age on Entry Tag, Please

06509. Any Embroidery Article 06512. Cross-Stitch Article06510. Hook Rug or Wall Hanging 06513. Plastic Canvas (any article)06511. Hook Pillow 06514. Any other article hand-made, not mentioned

CHAMPION NEEDLEWORK $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION NEEDLEWORK $ 5.00 AND RIBBON

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Category III- Fine ArtsA. Items are not to be framed OR mounted. Photographs should not be larger than 4" to 6"; all other artwork should be no larger

than 11” x 14” - All Items Are to Be Original In DesignIF THESE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE ENTRY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

06517. Colored Pencil Drawing by 8 to 10 year old 06525. Oil or Acrylic Pictures on Canvas by 14 year old & older06518. Colored Pencil Drawing by 11 to 13 year old 06526. Oil or Acrylic Pictures not on Canvas by 8 to 10 year old06519. Colored Pencil Drawing by 14 year old and over 06527. Oil or Acrylic Pictures not on Canvas by 11 to 13 year old06520. Free-Hand Pencil Drawing by 8 to 10 year old 06528. Oil or Acrylic Pictures not on Canvas by 14 year old and over06521. Free-Hand Pencil Drawing by 11 to 13 year old 06529. Oil or Acrylic Painting on Wood by 8 to 10 year old06522. Free Hand Pencil Drawing by 14 year old and over 06530. Oil or Acrylic Painting on Wood by 11 to 13 year old06523. Oil or Acrylic Pictures on Canvas by 8 to 10 year old 06531. Oil or Acrylic Painting on Wood by 14 year old and over06524. Oil or Acrylic Pictures on Canvas by 11 to 13 year old

06532. Chalk Drawing by 8 to 10 year old 06548. Fabric Painting by 8 to 10 year old06533. Chalk Drawing by 11 to 13 year old 06549. Fabric Painting by 11 to 13 year old 06534. Chalk Drawing by 14 year old and over 06550. Fabric Painting by 14 year old and over06535. Cartoon by 8 to 10 year old 06551. Tie-dyed Article by 8 to 13 year old06536. Cartoon by 11 to 13 year old 06552. Tie-dyed Article by 14 year old and over06537. Cartoon by 14 year old and over 06553. Original Computer Card (i.e. greetings, etc.) by 8 to 10 year old06538. Watercolor Picture by 8 to 10 year old 06554. Original Computer Card (i.e. greetings, etc.) by 11 to 13 year old06539. Watercolor Picture by 11 to 13 year old 06555. Original Computer Card (i.e. greetings, etc.) by 14 year old + over06540. Watercolor Picture by 14 year old and over 06556. Computer Clip Art by 11 to 13 year old06541. Paper Mache’ Article (Exhibitor’s Age on Tag) 06557. Computer ClipArt by 14 year old and over06542. Color Photograph by 8 to 10 year old 06558. Original Computer Ad by 11 to 13 year old06543. Color Photograph by 11 to 13 year old 06559. Original Computer Ad by 14 year old and over06544. Color Photograph by 14 year old and over 06560. Scanned Computer Art by 11 to 13 year old06545. Black & White Photograph by 8 to 10 year old 06561. Scanned Computer Art by 14 year old and over06546. Black & White Photograph by 11 to 13 year old06547. Black & White Photograph by 14 year old and over

A. Framed or Mounted Art—All artwork should be no larger than 11” x 14”.

06562. Colored Pencil Drawing by 8 to 10 year old 06570. Oil or Acrylic Pictures on Canvas by 11 to 13 year old06563. Colored Pencil Drawing by 11 to 13 year old 06571. Oil or Acrylic Pictures not on Canvas by 8 to 10 year old06564. Colored Pencil Drawing by 14 year old and over 06572. Oil or Acrylic Pictures not on Canvas by 11 to 13 year old06565. Free-Hand Pencil Drawing by 8 to 10 year old 06573. Oil or Acrylic Pictures not on Canvas by 14 year old and over06566. Free-Hand Pencil Drawing by 11 to 13 year old 06574. Oil or Acrylic Painting on Wood by 8 to 10 year old06567. Free Hand Pencil Drawing by 14 year old and over 06575. Oil or Acrylic Painting on Wood by 11 to 13 year old06568. Oil or Acrylic Pictures on Canvas by 8 to 10 year old 06576. Oil or Acrylic Painting on Wood by 14 year old and over06569. Oil or Acrylic Pictures on Canvas by 11 to 13 year old

06577. Chalk Drawing by 8 to 10 year old 06582. Watercolor Picture by 8 to 10 year old06578. Chalk Drawing by 11 to 13 year old 06583. Watercolor Picture by 11 to 13 year old06579. Chalk Drawing by 14 year old and over 06584. Watercolor Picture by 14 year old and over

CHAMPION FINE ARTS $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION FINE ARTS $ 5.00 AND RIBBONBEST OF SHOW $20.00 AND ROSETTE

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Dept. N - Education and Natural HistoryJUNIOR SHOW

Superintendent: Contact Carol Kussart 217- 855-3285 for questionsEntry Fee: $1.50

Premium Offered: $1,322.00Judging Time: Saturday, June 15, 2019 after Ag Products judging

Placing time for the entries is Friday, June 14 between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.Entries MUST be in place by 6:00 p.m.

NO LATE ENTRIES - NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN THE DAY OF THE SHOW

1. No articles previously exhibited at this fair will be considered in competition except when specifically noted by the word “RETURNING” in the class description. 2. These returning classes may only be returned one time and must have been added to since the previous year’s show. 3. We reserve the right to remove any article improperly entered to the correct class. 4. ENTRY TAG MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE ITEM BEING ENTERED. 5. Read General Rules. They will be followed and enforced. 6. One exhibitor can enter only 2 entries per class. 7. No entries may be removed before 1:00pm Sunday, June 16, 2019. Entries must be picked up between 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 16, 2019. 8. The judge may move an exhibit to a more appropriate category. THE JUDGE’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL. ANY INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE ELIMINATION FROM COMPETITION. 9. . Exhibitor and responsible adult (person 18 & over) may observe judging in the designated area. No interrupting the judge unless the judge addresses the exhibitor. The exhibitor only may address the judge.10. Collections MUST be placed by the exhibitor. In other classes, the exhibitor is encouraged to place his/her own project.

PREMIUMS OFFERED1st - $5.50 2nd - $4.50 3rd - $3.50 4th - $2.50 5th - $2.00

Category I - CollectionsALL COLLECTIONS ARE LIMITED TO A SPACE OF NO MORE THAN 30 INCHES WIDE

Returning Collections are limited by a 2-year showing at this fair, and must have been added to since the previous fair Collections will not be included in Department N Best of Show.

Class06701. New Collection of Stuffed Animals by 8 to 13 year old06702. Returning Collection of Stuffed Animals by 8 to 13 year old06703. New Collection of Stuffed Animals by 14 year old and over06704. Returning Collection of Stuffed Animals by 14 year old and over06705. New Educational Collection of articles by 8 to 13 year old (i.e. rocks, bugs, shells, etc.)06706. Returning Education Collection of articles by 8 to 13 year old (i.e. rocks, bugs, shells, etc.)06707. New Educational Collection of articles by 14 year old and over (i.e. rocks, bugs, shells, etc.)06708. Returning Educational Collection of articles by 14 year old and over (i.e. rocks, bugs, shells, etc.)06709. New Collection of any other articles by 8 to 13 year old06710. Returning Collection of any other articles by 8 to 13 year old06711. New Collection of any other articles by 14 year old and over06712. Returning Collection of any other articles by 14 year old and over

CHAMPION COLLECTION BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION COLLECTION BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $ 5.00 AND RIBBONCHAMPION COLLECTION BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION COLLECTION BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $ 5.00 AND RIBBON

Class Category II - Individual Exhibits06718. New or Returning Scrapbook by 8 to 13 year old06719. New or Returning Scrapbook by 14 year old06720. New or Returning Photo Album by 8 to 13 year old06721. New or Returning Photo Album by 14 year old and over06722. Color Book picture by 8 to 10 year old06723. Color Book picture by 11 to 13 year old06724. Ceramic article from green ware mold by 8 to 13 year old06725. Ceramic article from green ware mold by 14 year old and over

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06726. Ceramic article from Potters Wheel, Slab, or Coil by 8 to 13 year old06727. Ceramic article from Potters Wheel, Slab, or Coil by 14 year old and over06728. Any 3-D Sculpture by 8 to 13 year old06729. Any 3-D Sculpture by 14 year old and over06730. Informative Poster, any subject, by 8 to 13 year old06731. Informative Poster, any subject, by 14 year old and over06732. Any other individual exhibit, any media, by 8 to 13 year old06733. Any other individual exhibit, any media by 14 year old and over

CHAMPION INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $ 5.00 AND RIBBONCHAMPION INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $ 5.00 AND RIBBON

Class Category III - Handicraft06738. Any Commercial Number Craft by 8 to 13 year old06739. Any Commercial Number Craft by 14 year old and over06740. Article made from Wood by 8 to 13 year old (judged on craftsmanship)06741. Article made from Wood by 14 year old and over (judged on craftsmanship)06742. Flapstick article by 8 to 13 year old06743. Flapstick article by 14 year old and over06744. Puppet by child any age (Exhibitor’s Age on Tag, Please)06745. Article made from paper plate(s) by 8 to 10 year old06746. Article made from paper plate(s) by 11 to 13 year old06747. Article made from Recyclable items by 8 to 13 year old06748. Article made from Recyclable items by 14 year old and over06749. Any other Handicraft article by 8 to 13 year old06750. Any other Handicraft article by 14 year old and over

CHAMPION HANDICRAFT ARTICLE BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION HANDICRAFT ARTICLE BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $ 5.00 AND RIBBONCHAMPION HANDICRAFT ARTICLE BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION HANDICRAFT ARTICLE BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $ 5.00 AND RIBBON

Class Category IV - Hobby Exhibits06755. Doll House by Child any age (Exhibitor’s Age on Tag, Please)06756. Interlocking block structures by 8 to 13 year old (example: Legos, etc.)06757. Interlocking structures by 14 year old and over (example: Legos, etc.)06758. Beadwork Article by 8 to 13 year old06759. Beadwork Article by 14 year old and over06760. Soap Carving by 8 to 13 year old06761. Soap Carving by 14 year old and over06762. Model snapped or glued by 8 to 13 year old (examples: car, truck, airplane)06763. Model snapped or glued by 14 year old and over (examples: car, truck, airplane)06764. Sand Art by 8 to 13 year old06765. Sand Art by 14 year old and over

CHAMPION HOBBY EXHIBIT BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION HOBBY EXHIBIT BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $ 5.00 AND RIBBONCHAMPION HOBBY EXHIBIT BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION HOBBY EXHIBIT BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $ 5.00 AND RIBBON

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Class Category V – Home Decorations06770. Baked Suncatcher by 8 to 13 year old06771. Baked Suncatcher by 14 year old and over06772. Non-Baked Suncatcher by 8 to 13 year old06773. Non-Baked Suncatcher by 14 year old and over06774. Stencil on any article by 8 to 13 year old06775. Stencil on any article by 14 year old and over06776. Refrigerator Magnet by 8 to 13 year old06777. Refrigerator Magnet by 14 year old and over06778. Christmas Tree Ornament by 8 to 13 year old06779. Christmas Tree Ornament by 14 year old and over06780. Wind Chimes made by 8 to 13 year old and over06781. Wind Chimes made by 14 year old and overCHAMPION HOME DECORATION BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION HOME DECORATION BY 8 TO 13 YEAR OLD $ 5.00 AND RIBBONCHAMPION HOME DECORATION BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $10.00 AND RIBBONRESERVE CHAMPION HOME DECORATION BY 14 YEAR OLD AND OVER $ 5.00 AND RIBBON

BEST OF SHOW $20.00 AND ROSETTE

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Dept. O – CULINARYJUNIOR SHOW

Superintendent: Cheryl Horne Phone: (217) 620-6602Entry fee: $1.50 per entry

Premium Offered: $1,214.00

JUDGING TIME: Saturday June 15, 2019 at 9:00 amPlacing time for entries is between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm, Friday, June 14th

Entries must be in place at 6:00 pm. NO LATE ENTRIES.NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN THE DAY OF THE SHOW

1. Please read General Rules & Regulations. 2. NO exhibits may leave the fairgrounds before official release time at 1:00 pm, Sunday June 16, 2019. All exhibits must be picked up between 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Sunday June 16, 2019. 3. Exhibitors shall pick up entry tags at check in. 4. All classes will be shown. 5. Exhibitor ticket fees MUST be paid when entries are made or your entry will not be accepted. 6. No article previously exhibited will be considered for competition. 7. The superintendent reserves the right to move any article improperly entered into the correct class. 8. Articles are to be placed on a paper plate or covered cardboard and covered. NO FOIL, unless it is stated otherwise. Cookies, rolls, and candy are to be displayed on a paper plate. Pies are to be on a foil pie pan. Cakes are to be on a piece of covered cardboard. 9. NO MIXES are to be used, except for Class IV - Decorated Cakes, which will be judged based on decorations and shape.10. Members of the same family should not use the same recipe.11. When whole products, cakes, and pies are judged, 1 slice will be kept on exhibit. The rest may be taken, after judging is done. Decorated Cakes will remain when judging is over.12. The judge may move an exhibit to a more appropriate category. THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL. ANY INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE ELIMINATION FROM COMPETITION.13. Failure to follow rules can result in elimination from competition.14. Exhibitor and responsible adult (person 18 & over) may observe judging in the designated area. No interrupting the judge unless the judge addresses the exhibitor. The exhibitor only may address the judge.15. RECIPES MUST BE ATTACHED TO PRODUCT - ALSO STATE IF A MIX IS USED.16. ENTRY TAGS NEED TO BE ATTACHED TO ITEM BEING ENTERED.17. THE EXHIBITORS IN THIS DEPARTMENT MUST PLACE HIS OR HER OWN EXHIBITS.

Premiums Offered1st: $5.50 2nd - $4.50 3rd - $3.50 4th: $2.50 5th - $2.00

CATEGORY I- CANDY, SNACKS3 pieces displayed on a paper plate, in zip lock bag, unless otherwise noted

06901 Bon bon, any flavor, by 8 to 13 year old06902 Bon bon, any flavor, by 14 year and older06903 Fudge, by 8 to 13 year old06904 Fudge, by 14 year old and over06905 Cereal treats (Bar-type such as Rice Krispies squares, etc.) by 8 to 13 year old06906 Cereal treats (Bar-type such as Rice Krispies squares, etc.) by 14 year old and over06907 No-bake cookies by 8 to 13 year old06908 Snack mix, by child any age (loose mix in plastic bag)CHAMPION Candy and Preserve by 8 to 13 year old $10 and Ribbon RESERVE CHAMPION Candy and Preserve by 8 to 13 year old $5 and Ribbon CHAMPION Candy and Preserve by 14 year old and over $10 and Ribbon RESERVE CHAMPION Candy and Preserve by 14 year old and over $5 and Ribbon

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CATEGORY II - BAKED COOKIESNot a mix - 3 on a paper plate, in a zip lock bag

06915 Chocolate chip cookies by 8 to 13 year old06916 Chocolate chip cookies by 14 year old and over06917 Brownies by 8 to 13 year old06918 Brownies by 14 year old and over06919 Peanut butter cookies by 8 to 13 year old06920 Peanut butter cookies by 14 year old and over06921 Snickerdoodle cookies by 8 to 13 year old06922 Snickerdoodle cookies by 14 year old and over06923 Cereal cookies (oatmeal, cornflakes, etc.) by 8 to 13 year old06924 Cereal cookies (oatmeal, cornflakes, etc.) by 14 year old and over06925 Sugar cookie by 8 to 13 year old06926 Sugar cookie by 14 year and older06927 Any other cookie 8 to 1306928 Any other cookie 14 year old and olderCHAMPION Cookies by 8 to 13 year old $10 and RibbonRESERVE CHAMPION Cookies by 8 to 13 year old $5 and RibbonCHAMPION Cookies by 14 year old and over $10 and RibbonRESERVE CHAMPION Cookies by 14 year old and over $5 and Ribbon

CATEGORY III - CAKENot a mix - Display whole product on covered cardboard

06931 Iced cake, 1 or 2 layers by 8 to 13 year old06932 Iced cake, 1 or 2 layers by 14 year old and over06933 Uniced Chiffon, Sponge, or Angel Food Cake by 8 to 13 year old06934 Uniced Chiffon, Sponge, or Angel Food Cake by 14 year old and over06935 Uniced cake, any other kind by 8 to 13 year old06936 Uniced cake, any other kind by 14 year old and over

CATEGORY IV - DECORATED CAKESMay be a mix. Display on disposable container, uncovered Styrofoam cake forms may be decorated.

May be placed in a cake box from the store.PUT AGE ON ENTRY TAG

06937 Decorated cake (birthday, etc.) by 8 to 10 year old06938 Decorated cake (birthday, etc.) by 11 to 13 year old06939 Decorated cake (birthday, etc.) by 14 year old and over06940 Decorated cake from molded cake form, by 8 to 13 year old06941 Decorated cake from molded cake form, by 14 year old and over06942 Cake cut and assembled (i.e. clown, rabbits, etc.) by 8 to 13 year old06943 Cake cut and assembled (i.e. clown, rabbits, etc.) by 14 year old and over06944 Decorated cupcakes by 8 to 13 year old06945 Decorated cupcakes by 14 year old and overCHAMPION Cake by 8 to 13 year old $10 and RibbonRESERVE CHAMPION Cake by 8 to 13 year old $5 and RibbonCHAMPION Cake by 14 year old and over $10 and RibbonRESERVE CHAMPION by 14 year old and over $5 and Ribbon

CATEGORY V - QUICK BREADSNot a mix. Display 3 on a paper plate, in a zip lock bag, for the following:

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06952 Whole grain muffins by 8 to 13 year old06953 Whole grain muffins by 14 year old and over06954 Muffin with fruit or nuts by 8 to 13 year old06955 Muffin with fruit or nuts by 14 year and older

06956 Biscuits, baking powder by 8 to 13 year old06957 Biscuits, baking powder by 14 year old and over

Display 3 pieces (or a corner) on a paper plate, in a zip lock bag, for the following:

06958 Coffee cake, not yeast, by 8 to 13 year old06959 Coffee cake, not yeast, by 14 year old and over

Display the following whole product on a paper plate or covered cardboard, in a zip lock bag:

06960 Any nut bread (banana, etc.) by 8 to 13 year old06961 Any nut bread (banana, etc.) by 14 year old and over

CATEGORY VI- YEAST BREADNot a mix - No machine bread

Display 3 on a paper plate, in a zip lock bag, for the following:

06962 Dinner rolls by 8 to 13 year old06963 Dinner rolls by 14 year old and over06964 Uniced cinnamon rolls by 8 to 13 year old06965 Uniced cinnamon rolls by 14 year old and over

Display the following whole product on a paper plate or covered cardboard in a zip lock bag:(After judging, the equivalent of 2 portions are to remain on exhibit on a paper plate in a zip lock bag.)

06966 Tea ring or braid by 8 to 13 year old06967 Tea ring or bread by 14 year old and over06968 Loaf of bread by 8 to 13 year old06969 Loaf of bread by 14 year old and over06970 Any other yeast bread product by 8 to 13 year old06971 Any other yeast bread product by 14 year old and overCHAMPION Bread by 8 to 13 year old $10 and RibbonRESERVE CHAMPION Bread by 8 to 13 year old $5 and RibbonCHAMPION Bread by 14 year old and over $10 and RibbonRESERVE CHAMPION Bread by 14 year old and over $5 and Ribbon

CATEGORY VII - PIESDisplay whole product in foil panNot a mix - NO ready-made crust

After judging, one full slice must remain on exhibit on a paper plate in a zip lock bag.

06976 Pie crust by 8 to 13 year old06977 Pie crust by 14 year old and over06978 Any pie by any age (Double crust) - Age on entry tagCHAMPION Pie by 8 to 13 year old $10 and RibbonRESERVE CHAMPION Pie by 8 to 13 year old $5 and RibbonCHAMPION Pie by 14 year old and over $10 and RibbonRESERVE CHAMPION Pie by 14 year old and over $5 and Ribbon

BEST OF SHOW $20.00 and Rosette

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Dept. V-17 Y e a r s of Age & U n d e r

Superintendent: Call Fair office Phone: (217) 763-6313Entry Fee: $ 1.00 Premium Offered: $495.00 Judging Time: See each category for Judging times

Placing Time for entries: Between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday June 14, 2019. Entries MUST be placed by 6:00 pm

1. This Department is open to any exhibitor 7 years old and under as of January 1, 2019. 2. No articles previously exhibited at this fair will be considered in competition. 3. Read the General Rules. Rules will be followed and enforced. 4. We reserve the right to remove any article improperly entered to the correct class. 5. ENTRY TAG MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE ITEM BEING ENTERED. 6. One exhibitor can enter only two entries per class. 7. No entries may be removed before 1:00 pm on Sunday June 16, 2019. Entries must be picked up between 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 16. 8. The judge may move an exhibit to a more appropriate category. 9. THE JUDGE’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL. ANY INTERFERENCE CAN CAUSE ELIMINATION FROM COMPETITION.10. The Superintendent makes the final decision on exhibitors’ viewing during judging.11. Exhibitors MUST place his or her own exhibit(s) in Floriculture, Culinary, andCollections classes. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to place his or her exhibit(s) in all other categories.

Premiums Offered 1st) $2.50 2nd) $1.75 3rd) $1.25 4th) $0.75

Category 1 - FloricultureJudging starts Friday, June 14 at 6:00 pm.

08001 Dahlia, large 08014 Petunia, double08002 Dahlia, small or medium 08015 Petunia, striped08003 Gladiola 08016 Zinnia08004 Hemerocallis (day lily) 08017 Other linear shaped annual08005 Lily, any other tiger lily 08018 Other round shaped annual08006 Rose08007 Rose, miniature08008 Daisy08009 Other linear shaped perennial08010 Other round shaped perennial08011 Marigold (African), large08012 Marigold (French), smaller08013 Petunia, single

CHAMPION FLORICULTURE $3.00 AND RIBBON Category 2 - Fine Arts and Textiles (Sewn Items)

Judging starts Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m.08019. Skirt with elastic waist08020. Pillow08021. Fabric Painting08022. Any hand-stitched article; embroidery, cross-stitch, knitting, etc.08023. Any other hand-sewn item08024. Any other machine-sewn item

CHAMPION FINE ARTS & TEXTILES $3.00 AND RIBBON

Category 3 - Educational and Hobby

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Judging is Saturday, June 15 after Ag Products Judging08025. Free-hand pencil drawing including colored pencils08026. Finger painting08027. Commercial number-craft08028. Color book picture by child age 5 and under08029. Color book picture by child age 6 to 7 years old08030. Collection of toys (stuffed animals, doll, and trolls, etc.)08031. Collection of any other articles (rocks, pencils, shells, etc.)08032. Ceramic article08033. 3-D sculpture – any media08034. Informative poster – any subject08035. Any other fine arts articleCHAMPION EDUCATIONAL AND HOBBY $3.00 AND RIBBON

Category 4 – HandicraftJudging is Saturday, June 15, after Ag Products Judging

08037. Article made from wood kit 08043. Article made from paper plates08038. Flapstick article 08044. Stencil on any article08039. Baked suncatcher 08045. Refrigerator magnet08040. Non-baked suncatcher 08046. Interlocking block structure (Legos, etc.)08041. Model - snap together 08047. Article made from recyclable items08042. Christmas tree ornament 08048. Any other handicraft articleCHAMPION HANDICRAFT EXHIBIT $3.00 AND RIBBON

Category 5 – CulinaryJudging starts Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m.

(3 pieces displayed on a paper plate, in a zip lock bag, unless otherwise noted)08050. Cereal treats08051. No-bake cookies08052. Miscellaneous candy08053. Chocolate-chip cookies08054. Brownies08055. Peanut butter cookies08056. Any other cookies08057. Snack mix - loose mix displayed in a plastic bag08058. Decorated cookie, cupcake, or cake on a disposable container, uncovered08059. Any nut bread displayed on a paper plateCHAMPION CULINARY EXHIBIT $3.00 AND RIBBON

Category 6—Ag ProductsJudging Time starts Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m.

08064. One Stalk of Corn 08066. Half Peck (7-1/2 pounds) of Wheat08065. Two Stalks of Corn 08067. Half Peck (7-1/2 pounds) of Soybeans08068. Plate of Six Table Beets 08076. Four Pickling Cucumbers08069. Plate of Five White Onions 08077. Two Summer Squash08070. Plate of Five Yellow Onions 08078. Plate of Four Tomatoes08071. Plate of Green Beans (12 pods) 08079. Plate of Five White Potatoes08072. Plate of Yellow Beans (12 pods) 08080. Plate of Five Red Potatoes08073. Head of Cabbage 08081. Plate of Four Green Peppers08074. Plate of Six Carrots 08082. Plate of Six Radishes08075. Four Slicing Cucumbers

CHAMPION AG PRODUCTS EXHIBIT $3.00 AND RIBBON

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Committee Chair: Joan Nickey Dept. AA - Adult Show Phone: (217) 422-3154 No Premiums Offered—Ribbons Awarded

Placing Time for Entries: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Friday June 14, 2019.(Entries MUST be in place by 6:00 pm)

Judging will take place at 9:00 am June 15, 2019, except Floriculture on Friday, June 14 at 6:30. pm.No entry may be removed before 1:00 pm Sunday June 15, 2019 and must be removed by 3:00 that day.

We reserve the right to move any article and/or divide any Category.Ribbons will be awarded per the selected judging panel’s decision.

Textiles

8701 Quilted Item 8708 Afghan8709 Needlework, any article 8715 Knitting, any article8713 Crochet, any other article 8716 Any handiwork item not listed8721 Clothing, any item8727 Any other sewn item

Grand Champion Textiles Ribbon

Fine Arts, Crafts and HobbiesLimited to Amateurs and Experienced Amateurs Only

Explanation of Levels Professional: Has an Art degree, has taught Art or has sold artwork

Experienced: Has experience and trainingAmateur: Beginner

1. Photographs must not be framed or mounted and must be 4 x 6” or smaller.2. Collections should take up a space of no more than 36 x 36”.

8748 Scrapbook 8749 Photo Album8750 Past Piatt County Fair Photo 8751 Commercial Number Craft, any medium8752 Original Painting 8753 Any Collection8754 Ceramic Article 8756 3-D Sculpture8757 Photograph NOT framed, NOT mounted, 4 x 6 or smaller 8758 Any other article

Champion Fine Arts, Crafts, Hobbies Ribbon

Floriculture

8760 Single Bloom—any shape—in plastic water bottle8761 Arrangement—cut flowers8762 Arrangement—potted plants

Champion Floriculture Ribbon

Culinary

8770 Any Candy 8772 Any Cookie8774 Any Yeast Bread 8776 Any Fruit Pie

Champion Culinary Ribbon

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ITPA SANCTIONED TRACTOR PULLCerro

Gordo, IL

Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.Superintendent: Jason Bolsen Phone: (217) 454-

8115

ITPA CLASS AA

5,800 lb Modified Tractors (entry fee $30) (Class 07001) Premiums offered: $27001st $575 2nd $460 3rd $390 4th $330 5th $270 6th $210 7th $1508th $110 9th $105 10th $100

8500 lb Limited Pro Stock (entry fee $30) (Class 07003) Premiums offered: $27001st $575 2nd $460 3rd $390 4th $330 5th $270 6th $210 7th $1508th $110 9th $105 10th $100

6,200 lb 2 WD Trucks (entry fee $35) (Class 07005) Premiums offered: $30001st $700 2nd $560 3rd $440 4th $360 5th $310 6th $260 7th 2108th $160

8000 lb Pro-Street Diesel Trucks (entry fee $20) (Class 07007) Premiums offered: $ $16001st $300 2nd $270 3rd $230 4th $200 5th $180 6th $160 7th $140 8th $120

5,500 lb Classic Tractors (entry fee $10) Class (07011) Premiums Offered: $8001st $210 2nd $160 3rd $120 4th $100 5th $80 6th $60 7th $40 8th $30

Total Purse: $10,800 Thank you to RURAL KING, our sled sponsor!

Thank you to LG Seeds, sponsor of the 5500 lb Classics!

Mean Green Sled Rental***No Coolers will be allowed in the Grandstands***

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Charge for coolers in the pits

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Sunday, June 16, 2019 11:00AM Free Admission

Piatt County OUTLAW

Antique hookers

ANTIQUE TRACTORPULL

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:

Quite possibly the best tractor pull in Piatt County

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2019 PIATT COUNTY FAIR OUTLAW ANTIQUE HOOKER PULL

CERRO GORDO, IL SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019

Sign in 10:00 a.m. Pull starts at 11:00

$15 per hitch (cash only no checks)75% Pay Back

5 Tractors must be entered to pay 3 placesContact Information:

Andy Bolsen 217-620-0077Jason Bolsen 217-454-8115

CLASSES RULES

1. 3750 lb (4 mph max) *All drawbar height of 20 in max2. 4000 lb uncut tires (low gear) *All 20%over factory RPMs max3. 4000 lb (4 mph max) *All weights safely secured4. 4500 lb uncut tires (low gear) *Tractor can pull twice per5. 4500 lb (4 mph max) weight bracket6. 4500 lb (open) *Driver must remain seated7. 5000 lb uncut tires (low gear) *No IPA sanctioned tractors8. 5000 lb (open) in Farmstock classes9. 5500 lb uncut tires (low gear) *Any intoxicated pullers10. 5500 lb (4 mph max) will be disqualified11. 5500 lb (open) *Announcements that day12. 6000 lb uncut tires (low gear) will be the rule. Judges13. 6000 lb (open) decisions are final14. 6500 lb uncut tires (low gear) *4 mph classes have both15. 6500 lb (4 mph max) cut and uncut tire tractors16. 10,000 lb farm stock N/A pulling together17. 11,500 lb farm stock N/A *Hitches will be secure in all18. 12,000 lb farm stock blower directions. Jam nuts will be

tightened. Or DQ

Food and Drink available on fairgrounds - No shade trees so feel free to bring your awnings

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS - BEER BARN WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS

SLED SPONSORED BY WYFFELS HYBRIDS

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NON-LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORMEntries Close June 3, 2019

Please Print in Ink or Type Only. List items entered on next page.Please fill out separate entry forms for each exhibitor—entry form can be duplicated

Mail Entry Form and payment to: Piatt County Fair, P.O. Box 588, Cerro Gordo, IL 61818

You may make Entries in person on Saturday, June 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.If you have questions, please call Carol Kussart at 217-855-3258

EXHIBITOR’S NAME:________________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________________

CITY:________________________ STATE:_________________ ZIP:___________ ____

Email: ________________________ D.O.B. (Required) ___________________

Please enclose a check, payable to Piatt County Fair for the following:Sub-Total:

Dept. J entry fee: __________@ $1.50 per entry _______________

Dept. L entry fee: ___________@ $1.50 per entry _______________

Dept. M entry fee: __________@ $1.50 per entry _______________

Dept. N entry fee: ___________@ $1.50 per entry _______________

Dept. O entry fee: ___________@ $1.50 per entry _______________

Dept. V-1 entry fee: _________@ $1.00 per entry _______________

Dept. AA entry fee:____0_____ no entry fee _______________Total (Payment must be included with this form. Thank you.) $______________

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NON-LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM(Page 2 of 2)

Name: _______________________________

Dept. Class # Description Entry Fee

Thank you. We look forward to seeing you at the fair.

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LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORMPlease print in Ink or Type Only

Fill out separate entry forms for each Exhibitor – entry form may be duplicated.Mail Entry Form and payment to: Piatt County Fair, P.O. Box 588, Cerro Gordo, IL 61818

You may make entries in person on Saturday, June 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.If you have questions, please call Carol Kussart at 217-855-3258

Entries Close June 3, 2019

EXHIBITOR’S NAME: __________________________________ Premise ID (opt): _________________

PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________EMAIL: _________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________

CITY: _______________________ STATE: _________________ ZIP: ________________

SS# or Tax ID# (specify) ______________________________ D.O.B. (Required) __________Please enclose check, payable to Piatt County Fair, for the following:

Dept. A Entry Fee: _______@ $20.00 per entry _______________

Dept. B Entry Fee: _______@ $5.00 per entry _______________

Dept. G Entry Fee: $20.00 CASH per entry UPON ARRIVAL at fairgrounds

Dept. H1 Entry Fee: _______@ $5.00 per entry _______________

Beef Stalls, per head: _____________ @ $10.00 _______________

Diary Stalls, per head: _______________@$5.00 _______________

If entered in Jr. Beef ONLY, stall rental is $5.00 per head _______________Swine Pens, per head: Call Roy or Aaron if you need pens.Camping Fees: __________ @ $10.00 per day (limited # of hookups available) _______________

Total (Must be included with this form. Thank you.) $______________Livestock Exhibitor’s Entry Statement

Must be signed by Depts. A, B, G, & H1I have read and understand, and in consideration for being permitted to exhibit at this event, agree and consent to

abide by the rules of competition, including the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) National Code of Show Ring Ethics as stated in the premium list of this event.______________________________________________ ______________________________Exhibitor (owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person) Date

_______________________________________________________ ____________________________________Guardian or Parent of the Exhibitor Date

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Livestock Entry Form(Page 2 of 2)

Exhibitor’s Name: __________________________________________________________________Department:________________________________________________________________Total number of animals entered:_______________________________________________

Class No. Description Entry Fee

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Thursday, June 13Beer Barn Open

Food Vendors

Go-Kart Races at 6:30 p.m.

BEER BARN ENTERTAINMENT$2 Cover Charge!

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Friday, June 14

8:30 p.m.

Antics21 and older after 9:00 p.m.—IDs checked

BEER BARN ENTERTAINMENT$2 Cover Charge!

9:00 p.m.

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21 and older after 9:00 p.m.—IDs checked

Wreckless Whiskey

Saturday, June 16

9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mega ActionInflatables

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TBD a.m. – Bags TournamentCapital City Cornholers

10:00 a.m. – Cheerleading Clinic

11:00 p.m. Celebrate Our YouthJudging categories vary

Contact Tina Bolsen at 217-620-8185For more information about Celebrate Our Youth.

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Thank you for supporting the Piatt County Fair.We hope you enjoyed yourself and we look forward to seeing you

again next year!

President Don Ritchie Directors: Dean Day Vice-President Jim Morrison Jason Bolsen Secretary Tina Bolsen Jim Perry Treasurer Carol Kussart Steve Ritchie

Superintendents:Jim Perry—Livestock and Beef CattleAaron Bolsen and Roy Flach—Swine

Shirley Harris and Kathy Whitted—Dairy CattleCindy Miller—Floriculture

Ag Products, Education & Natural HistoryCheryl Horne—Culinary

Judy Sochor—Fine Arts and TextilesJoan Nickey—Adult Show

Steve Ritchie—beer barn and entertainmentJason Bolsen—tractor pull

Andy Bolsen—antique tractor pull Tina Bolsen—advertising

Piatt County FairJune 13-16

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Piatt County FairP.O. Box 588Cerro Gordo, IL 61818

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