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The Addison County Fair & Field Days Board extends a cordialinvitation to you, and your friends and family, to exhibit at thisyear ’s Addison County Fair & Field Days on Aug. 7-11, 2012.

It is our pleasure to present the opportunity for area citizens toshowcase the quality products which they have produced. Someof the guidelines and rules are in this booklet for anyone wishingto enter something in the competitive exhibits departments.

Field Days is Vermont's largest agricultural fair with a chil-dren's barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts,exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway,parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all who have exhibitedin the past and look forward to working with new, as well as pastexhibitors, during our 2012 fair.

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Welcome to the 2012 Addison County Fair & Field Days

2011-2012 BOARD OFDIRECTORS

PRESIDENT: JamesFoster, Jr., 388-9764

VICE PRESIDENT: DianeNorris, 897-7014

SECRETARY: KathyNisun, 352-6630

TREASURER: BrendaDeering, 545-2279

MEMBER AT LARGE:Russell Carpenter, 388-7642

MEMBER AT LARGE:Kenneth Button, 989-7055

Mike Reed, 759-2054

John Zecher, 388-1917

Neil Allen, 453-4567

William Roleau, 453-3713

Benj Deppman, 462-2122

BUSINESS MANAGER:Cara Mullin, 545-2557

GROUNDS MANAGER:Morris Lackey, 897-5341

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ACCOUNTING: CherylMorrison, 247-3610

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Your ticket price includesparking, gate admission, re-admission, grandstands, allfield days shows andexhibits.

ADULTS (ages 12 andover)

Tuesday-Friday DailyAdmission $10

Saturday Only Admission$12

SEASON PASS $35T U E S D AY / T H U R S D AY:

Only-Green MountainPassports honored FREE;Green Mountain Passportscan be purchased at yourlocal Town Clerk’s office.

CHILDREN (ages 6-11)Daily Admission $5SEASON PASS $15

CHILDREN (5 years andunder) FREE all days.

ADVANCE SEASONPASSES will be sold begin-ning July 25 at Precision Print& Copy, Main Street,Vergennes, Champlain ValleyEquipment, Exchange Street,Middlebury, Martin’sHardware, West Street, andBristol Reed’s Sales &Service, Route 17, Addison.

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ADMISSIONS Admission & Pass PolicyGENERAL POLICY

An admission fee is charged to each individual upon enteringField Days grounds each and every day from 7:00 a.m. until mid-night.

EXCEPTIONS1. Children age 5 and under will be admitted FREE at all times

when accompanied by an adult.2. Active 4-H members and leaders who are exhibiting and vol-

unteering every day will be admitted to the grounds free uponpresentation of a special colored 4-H/Fair pass. One leader fromeach club will send a list of active participating members andleaders to: 4-H Fair Passes, UVM Extension, 68 Catamount Park,Suite C, Middlebury, Vt. 05753. 4-H members will receive theirpasses from their leader or department superintendent.

3. See specific policies (below).NOTE: Special individual rate of $5.00 applies to bus loads or

groups of 20 or more people who have made prior arrangements.The payment of a one-day admission permits the individual re-

entry on the grounds during that same day and evening withhand stamp applied by Gate Admission personnel.

COMPLIMENTARY PASSESAny individual who claims that he/she should have a free

Field Days pass will pay the regular gate admission charges, butshould be advised to contact his/her department superintendentor the Field Days office. A special slip signed at the gate is used.Full refund of gate payments will be made and a Field Days passissued if such individual is so qualified.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Vermont Route 22A inAddison Four-Corners, take Vermont Route 17E for 3.8 miles.

From U.S. Route 7 in New Haven Jct., take Vermont Route 17Wfor 3.5 miles to the ACFFD site at 1790 Field Days Rd. in NewHaven, Vt. 05472


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SPECIFIC POLICIESAdmit without Passes:1. Employed entertainment groups to which Field Days has

been unable to send passes. Field Days will advise gate personnel(ticket sellers) of these specific groups.

2. Governor, driver and assistants.3. State Police.4. Congressional delegations.5. Other emergency personnel in an emergency (i.e., firemen,

veterinarians, doctors, light company and tent personnel).6. Children 5 years of age and younger.

EXHIBITOR POLICIES1. Free Exhibit Space — will be provided for UVM, the Vermont

Dept. of Agriculture and possibly others at the discretion of theboard of directors. One (1) free season pass

provided for each free exhibit space.2. Commercial Exhibitors — will receive two (2) free season

passes and two (2) parking passes for each space purchased.Additional day passes may be purchased for $5.00 each.

3. Adult Exhibitors — who participate every day. Includes:Open Dairy; Open Beef; Sheep Show.

A. Those with the above exhibits may purchase a five day passfor $10.00 each as follows:

1 - 5 animals on exhibit: limit 2 passes6 - 10 animals on exhibit: limit 3 passes11 or more animals: limit 4 passesB. All other youth and adult exhibitors — one (1) season pass

per exhibitor or the same rate ($10.00) as above.4. Non 4-H Youth Exhibitors — who pay no entry fee and who

participate one (1) day only will receive one (1) free day passthrough their Field Days Department Superintendent.

5. Adult Exhibitors — who pay no show entry fees and who

participate one (1) day only will pay the regular gate admissionwith no refund, with exception of hand mowing.

6. Youth & Adult Exhibitors — who bring in and set up exhibitsand remove them at the conclusion of Field Days are expected todo their set-up on Monday and tear-down after Field Days clos-es. Those who must enter on Saturday evening before the ticketbooths close to claim their exhibits will be issued one (1) one daypass which may be used only for exhibit pickup admission.Examples: Crops, Flower Show, Vegetable Exhibits, Handcrafts,Foods, any static exhibits.

7. Youth & Adult Horse Show Participants — entry fees arepaid by these exhibitors. Passes will be issued by theSuperintendent of Horse Shows according to announced rules,which have been approved by the Field Days Directors, with thefollowing exceptions:

A. Registered Horse Show advance entries (non 4-Hers) willget one (1) free day pass per rider.

B. 4-H Youth Horse Show riders may get, through their HorseSuperintendent and with membership card shown, one (1) freeday pass, and may purchase one (1) season pass for $10.00 at thediscretion of the Horse Show’s Superintendent, season passesmay be given to those entrants who have horses on the groundsfor the entire Field Days.

8. Maple Producers — if half (1/2) of the maple space is devot-ed to educational material, free season passes will be issued forthat area. The remaining portion of the area will be treated as aconcession. If less than half of the maple space is devoted to edu-cational material, the entire building will be treated as a conces-sion.

9. 4-H passes — see 4-H Rules 10. Active FFA members and leaders who are working at the

Mount Abe Dairy Bar or the food booth will be admitted onto thegrounds free upon the presentation of a special colored FFA pass


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bracelet. One leader from each chapter will send alist of active participating members and leadersby July 19th to: ACFFD, PO Box 745, Middlebury,Vt. 05753. This list will be cross referenced with4H, FFA pass bracelets will be mailed to theirleaders, who will pass them onto the members.

OTHER THAN EXHIBITORSThose invited for demonstrations: (fashion

show, parade, VIP’s, Dairy Queen, Miss Vermont,etc.); educational, religious - will be issued neces-sary free day passes by the departmentSuperintendent or the person(s) responsible forthe specific event. In the event gate admission hasbeen paid, Field Days will make a refund uponverification, via the special form issued at thegate where admission was paid, of payment ofsaid admission.

Holders of State Fair Assoc. passes admittedwithout charge at any time.

Employed Entertainment Groups - see #1 underSPECIFIC POLICIES, or follow instructions ofField Days office.

Special season passes may be issued, at the dis-cretion of the Board of Directors, to Field Daysgrounds neighbors at the rate of one (1) per fami-ly member living at home.

CAMPING FEESThe fees for camping on the grounds are $140 a

week or $35 a night. Electricity, water andgray/septic water pumped. You must fill out andsend in your camping form before Aug. 1.

GENERAL RULES1. The following rules shall apply to

all departments of the Fair. It shall bethe responsibility of all exhibitors,food vendors and concessionaires toabide by these rules.

2. All property brought upon theField Days grounds by any person andfor any purpose is subject to theserules.

3. All persons entering upon FieldDays grounds, with or without per-mission and for any purpose, agree tohold Field Days and its officers, direc-tors, trustees, agents and employees,harmless from any loss, damage,injury, death, or disability from anycause whatsoever to any person orproperty.

4. All property brought upon theField Days grounds shall be the soleresponsibility of the owner, and FieldDays assumes no responsibility for itssafety.

5. As a part of the consideration forpermission to be upon the Field Daysgrounds, all claims for damage toproperty or for personal injury arespecifically waived; and no claim orsuit shall in any way be commencedor maintained against Field Days orits officers, directors, trustees, agents

or employees.6. All exhibits and entries must

remain intact until the release timespecified in each department. Failureto comply with this rule will result inforfeiture of all premiums and ribbonsor trophies won in all departments.

7. The Directors of Field Daysreserve the right to reassign any spacenot occupied by an exhibitor by thespecific date. No exhibitor is permit-ted to sublet or assign his/her spacewithout prior written approval of thedirector(s) in charge of such space.

8. Exhibitors and concessionairesshall keep their space(s) and stall(s)clean at all times. All waste and littershall be placed in appropriate contain-ers. Failure to do so automaticallytransfers, to the Field Days Directors,the right to contract the cleanup at theexpense of the person(s) responsiblefor such space/exhibit/concession.

9. Any person objecting in anungentlemanly or public manner tothe judgment or ruling of an awardingcommittee, judge, department super-intendent, or any official of Field Daysmay be excluded by the Board ofDirectors from further competition orexhibition until such time as he/she


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10. Any exhibitor making or causing tobe made, any false statement regarding ananimal or article, or attempting to inter-fere with any judge in the performance ofhis/her duty, shall be excluded from com-petition or exhibition.

11. Premiums shall be awarded on arti-cles listed in the premium lists only. Thejudges in each department shall beapproved by the DepartmentSuperintendent. No one shall be permittedto judge in an area in which he/sheexhibits.

12. Where there are fewer animals orarticles shown in a class than the numberof premiums offered, the judges may ormay not award a prize or prizes, or maycombine a class or classes, at their solediscretion.

13. Premiums shall be paid by the treas-urer at the close of Field Days or as soonthereafter as possible.

14. Premiums shall be awarded only inaccordance with the entry book which hasbeen properly signed by the judge(s).

15. The directors of Field Days have theright to remove from the Field Daysgrounds any exhibit, animal, concession,show, sign, banner, or advertising matterof any kind which is unsuitable or objec-tionable to them, without assigning anyreason thereto.

16. The Board of Directors shall author-

ize only those exhibits and concessionswhich evidence a high moral standard. Noexhibit or concession shall be conducted inother than a legitimate and tradesman likemanner.

17. Each exhibitor and concessionaireshall confine his/her activities to thespace assigned. Failure to do so will sub-ject them to forfeiture of the exhibit orconcession privilege and any monies paidfor such privilege.

18. No exhibitor or concessionaire mayengage in extortion or any similar activity.Any such conduct - judged by the opinionof the Board of Directors - shall result inforfeiture of contract, money paid, and inexpulsion from the grounds.

19. Advertising material shall be distrib-uted from, and displayed in, an author-ized exhibit space only. As well as, allsigns, sandwich boards and banners mustremain in the authorized exhibit spaceonly. Begging, soliciting, singing, publicspeaking or creating a general nuisance ispositively prohibited. Any person violat-ing this rule is subject to expulsion fromthe grounds.

20. All space allotted shall be appropri-ately decorated by the exhibitor or conces-sionaire at their own expense. Said deco-rations shall be subject to the approval ofthe Field Days Board of Directors. Therewill be two $100 prizes awarded each year,one each to the neatest, best kept, mostappropriately decorated of the indoor and

outdoor exhibits/concessions; to bejudged by the Board of Directors.

21. No vehicles of any sort shall be per-mitted to park or stand in any road orwalkway of the Field Days grounds. Suchvehicles may be towed at the owner ’sexpense.

22. Persons exhibiting thoroughbredanimals shall be required to furnish to thejudge(s) satisfactory evidence of the puri-ty of blood of such animals before beingallowed to compete for premiums. Theherd book of several breeds shall be suchevidence.

23. No person(s) other than the judge(s)and attendants shall be permitted to enterthe ring where stock is being judged.

24. No article or animal will be permit-ted to compete for more than one (1) pre-mium except in the case of group or flockpremiums, unless stated under the specif-ic rules for that department.

25. Department superintendents shallappoint judges when not otherwisenamed.

26. The Board of Directors may acceptlate entries, but only in the event that it isnot to the detriment of other exhibits.

27. All general awards shall have writ-ten rules approved by the Board ofDirectors prior to Field Days.

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29. No dogs shall be permitted on FieldDays grounds except for seeing eye dogs.This includes during set-up and take-down of exhibits.

30. No exhibits or entries shall beremoved from their spaces prior to 9:00p.m. on closing day unless specificallyauthorized in writing by a majority of theBoard of Directors.

31. Any person knowing of mistreat-ment or extortion practiced by anyexhibitor or concessionaire or employee ofField Days shall immediately report it toany member of the Board of Directors.

32. All camping is by permit only, inspecified areas. A fee shall be charged.Some electrical and water hookups areavailable. The running of unauthorizedextension cords or the use of unauthorizedelectrical connections shall be cause forimmediate removal of the offender fromthe grounds and forfeiture of all fees.Reservations for specific spots will bearranged, prior to the fair, with the camp-ing office. Tenting, for exhibitors at a $5charge per night, will be by permission ofthe superintendent. Campers, for 4-Hmembers, who are exhibiting, will be per-mitted at the discretion of the superin-tendent. Designated camping spots will beprovided for superintendents, withoutcharge.

33. In the event of conflict betweenthese Rules and Regulations and specialdepartment rules, the special rules shall

govern.34. Any electrical wiring must be done

by the Field Days electrician and mayinvolve additional expense to therequester of such wiring.

35. All renters, exhibitors and conces-sionaires agree to obtain and maintain inforce, at their own expense, during theterm of their contract with Field Days, andany extension thereof, liability insurancewith insurers and through brokersapproved by Field Days. Such coverageshall be adequate to protect against liabil-ity for damage claims through public, pri-vate or sublease use of, or arising out ofaccidents occurring in or around thepremises, in a minimum amount of fivehundred thousand dollars ($500,000) forany one accident, and fifty thousand dol-lars ($50,000) for property damage. Eachof the aforesaid insurance policies shallname Addison County Fair and FieldDays, Inc. as an additional insured, andAddison County Fair and Field Days, Inc.shall be furnished with a copy of saidinsurance policy(s) and/or a certificatefrom the insurer which certifies that theforegoing insurance is in effect.

36. All exhibits in the Lucien D.Paquette Building shall be self supporting(no nails, staples, screws or hooks shall beattached to the building).

37. Inside exhibit spaces are 10’ x 10’.Back walls of exhibits may be up to eightfeet (8’) in height. Sidewalls, for the first

six feet (6’) of the depth of the exhibit,may not be more than four feet (4’) inheight, to allow for better visibilitythroughout the building. The remainingfour feet (4’) of depth may be up to eightfeet (8’) in height.

38. All overnight vehicles and exhibitorsmust be registered at the Field Days officeand must either display the tags on theirvehicle or have their ID tag on the person.

39. No commercial exhibitor or conces-sionaire may dig holes, pound stakes orpoles, or mount antennas or satellite dish-es without obtaining permission of thegrounds manager.

40. Commercial delivery trucks andexhibitor vehicles may not move on themain streets of Field Days groundsbetween 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.Noncompliance with this regulation mayresult in loss (without compensation) ofField Days admittance privileges and/orexhibit spaces. There will be a reservedarea for exhibitors to park their vehiclesoutside the fence.

41. Tent stakes, exhibitor vehicles, etc.must stay within the boundaries of thespace actually rented.

42. Concessionaires and food vendorsmay sell ONLY those items specificallylisted on the contract signed with and sub-mitted to Addison County Fair and FieldDays. The directors in charge of the foodvendor/exhibit/concession areas have thesole right to limit items which may be sold

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44. All permanent buildings owned by Field Days and used byother than Field Days personnel (i.e., 4-H Exhibit Hall, MapleExhibit, Grange, etc.) must have current, negotiated, and signedcontracts prior to any occupancy.

45. Field Days is not responsible for damage caused by poweroutages.

46. All exhibitors and concessionaires must send an appropri-ate deposit (at least 20%) to hold their space and must make allpayments in full by set-up day.

47. All livestock trailers, after unloading, must be parkedacross the brook during the fair.

48. The Field Days Board of Directors reserves the right toamend these rules from time to time, as they see fit.

49. Any exhibitor bringing chemicals onto the fairgroundsmust have a Material Safety Data Sheet for each chemical in theirbooth at all times.


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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSTUESDAY, Aug. 7, 2012Addison County Day – Green Mountain Passports HonoredMORNING8:30 Western Only 4-H and Open Youth Junior Horse Show

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AFTERNOON & EVENING12:00 Midway Opens (approximately)12:00 Dig For Treasure! (youth activity area)12:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena)12:30 Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)12:30 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)1:00-6:00 Bingo (Bingo Tent)1:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)1:00 VTPA-Garden Tractor & ATV Pulls (tractor pad)1:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)2:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)2:00 Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep tent)2:00-4:00 Children’s Activities (children’s barnyard area)2:30 Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)3:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)3:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)3:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena)

3:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)4:00 Vermont Feed Dealers Association meeting4:45 Vermont Products Dinner-1st Sitting (dining hall)5:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)5:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)5:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Connor Home Stage in the

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12:00 Men’s Caber Toss (Tractor pad)12:30 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)1:00-6:00 Bingo (Bingo Tent)1:00 Ladies Cast Iron Skillet Toss (tractor pad)1:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)1:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)2:00 Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)2:00 Tom Joyce, The Magic Man (Bandstand)2:00 Sheep Shearing/Handling Demonstration (sheep show

tent)3:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)3:00 Horses, Horses, Horses (show arena )3:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)3:30 4-H Hands on Workshop (4-H exhibit building)4:00 Buffalo Barfield’s “Unherd of Entertainment” (show tent)5:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)5:00 “Rosie’s Racing Pigs” (children’s barnyard area)5:30 Miniature Horse Team Hitching Demonstration (children’s

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MORNING8:30 Annual ACFFD Open Horse Show (horse area)9:00 4-H Dairy Fitting & Showmanship Classes (animal show

arena)9:00 4-H & Other Youth Sheep Show (sheep show tent)10:00 Hand Mowing Contest (antique equipment demo area)10:30 Pony Pulling (Butterfield arena)11:00 Antique Equipment Demos (antique equipment area)11:00 Pedal Tractor Pull (Show tent) (sign-ups at 10:00)11:00-7:00 Cupcake Party (Connor Home Stage in Paquette

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4-H CLUB SHOWS4-H DAIRY CATTLE EXHIBITDirector: Diane Norris • Superintendent: Robin SeveryTuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 — 9 a.m. — ConformationThursday, Aug.t 9, 2012 — 9 a.m. — Fitting & Showmanship

ENTRY RULES:CLASS FEE: $2 per class for the following (*) classes,

Conformation *1 thru *12, Showmanship and Fitting Classes *1thru *4.

1. A.4-H Dairy Entries are due July 23, 2012.Mail entries and fees to: Robin Severy142 Hemenway Hill Rd.Shoreham, Vt. 057702. All 4-H members need to turn in one (1) Dairy Animal

Record Book, which includes all of the animals they will beexhibiting.

3. Cattle must be on the grounds no later than 2 p.m., Monday.Cattle may leave no earlier than 9 p.m. on Saturday. Any milkingcow may be dismissed Wed. eve, except those who will be show-ing for either Showmanship or Open Colored Breeds show. Oneanimal must remain for each 4-H member all week.

4. Animals to be exhibited must have been cared for by theexhibitor since May 1, and listed on their current approval formsand/or lease contracts and signed by the Extension representa-tive by April 30. Exceptions are accepted on agreement of theDairy Superintendents. State 4-H Dairy Project Rules apply. PastApproval forms must be included for animals over 2 years old.

5. Each animal must be positively identified by an ear tag, reg-istration paper, tattoo or photos as per approval form.

6. All exhibitors and youth showing will be at least 8 years of

age as of Jan. 1 of the year of the show and under 19 as of Jan. 1ofthe year of the show.

7. All participants must enter both the Fitting & Showing classas well as the Conformation classes. All 4-H members are eligibleto participate in all classes. There are Special awards that will beawarded to Addison County 4-H members only.

8. Each 4-H club will be responsible for providing adult super-vision at night and reporting to the Superintendents.

9. 4-H members staying overnight must sign in each night andname a chaperone responsible. Under NO circumstances shall anon-chaperoned non 4-H member be allowed to stay overnight inthe 4-H area. Camper sites ($140) and tent sites are $5 a night or$25 per week will be assigned only after camping registrationforms and fees are paid to ACFFD.

10. Judging will also be done on: Herdsmanship andSportsmanship, which will be judged continually throughout theweek. Appearance of exhibitor, neatness of club exhibit area, atti-tude of exhibitor, cooperation for individual members and clubs,exhibit equipment and public safety. A Club Exhibit Displayrosette will be awarded to the club with the best presentationarrangements (decorations, name cards, information).

11. All “Open Dairy Show” entries need to be made as per rulesin “Open Dairy Cattle Shows” section and proper fee paid byentry date. There will be no late entries.

12. The 4-H Dairy Superintendent’s decisions shall rule. Anyconflicts with scheduling need to be addressed to the leaders orsuperintendents.

13. PREMIUMS: $9 = Blue, $7 = Red, and $4 = White, for thefollowing (*) classes, Conformation *1 thru *12, Showmanshipand Fitting Classes *1 thru *4.

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HEALTH MANAGEMENT and SAFETY14. A Universal Dairy Health Form for 4-H Animals must be

available for inspection at any time during the show. Animalsand their Health papers will be checked before unloading isallowed. ACFFD or 4-H reserves the privilege to amend healthrequirements as the need arises or VT State Health regulationschange.

15. HEALTH REGULATIONS:• Rabies vaccination with veterinarian’s certification to verify

the vaccination at least 30 days before the fair begins. Rabies vac-cinations are good for only one year.

• Vaccination required for shipping fever (respiratory disease).• Animals showing any signs, symptoms, suspicions or evi-

dence of any infectious disease, sickness or disorder (including,but not limited to, mange, warts, pinkeye, ringworm, scabies,foot rot) shall be barred from the grounds upon arrival and/or atany time during the show when such is detected.

• Recently calved animals must have passed their placenta andbe odor free.

• All animals over 6 months of age must be dehorned andhealed. No Horns allowed.

16. Dairy Leaders and Superintendents will inspect animals fordiseases and horns.

17. Dairy animals will be located and tied in the 4-H DairyBuilding according to instruction of the superintendents and/orthe 4-H leader. No animal is allowed out of the stall area withoutbeing haltered and under control.

18. 4-H Dairy Barn bedding is furnished. Exhibitors must bringtheir own hay, grain, and water pails. Wash hoses must be noz-zled during use. There will be no water tub.

SHOW PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS:19. Each 4-H club member should be present to show his/her

animal and should not receive help from any person outside theshow ring. No one is allowed in the show ring except exhibitors,judge and necessary attendants for safety reasons unless pre-approved by superintendents.

20. In group classes, all animals must be held by 4-H members.21. All 4-H dairy members are to be in the 4-H barn or at ring-

side during the 4-H show.22. The 4-H dairy project is a 4-H member activity. Members

ONLY should care and prepare the animal for the show.23. Show Uniform dress code: white or khaki pants, knee

length walking shorts or skirt and white shirt with collar thatcovers the entire midriff (no gaps between shirts and pants). Beltsand ties are desirable. Appropriate footwear required. No cloth-ing advertising a

farm name or breed or any other clothing considered inappro-priate by superintendents. No short skirts or short shorts.

24. Proper footwear must be worn at all times in the 4-H DairyBarn, wash rack and working with animals. No bare feet, flip-flops or open toe shoes.

25. There will be mandatory exhibitors meeting on Mondayevening, at 6:00pm in the 4-H Dairy show arena.

26. Club awards will be presented on Saturday at lunch break,at the Dairy Ring. All members and clubs should be represented.

27. There will be a night watchman on duty for the week. Barnlights will be turned out 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. (only milkers allowed).Doorways will be chained to contain loose animals at night.

Consequences of violations and infractions:28. Depending upon the severity of the infraction of any of the

above rules or other rules posted at fair time, the punishment caninclude, but is not restricted to the following:

• Send the member and their animal home.• Withhold premiums to the club• Recommend exclusion from participating in the rest of the


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4-H DAIRY CLASSESConformation Classes

(Tuesday)*1. Spring Calf — born

between March 1, 2012 andApril 30, 2012.

*2. Winter Calf — bornbetween Dec. 1, 2011 and Feb.29, 2012.

*3. Fall Calf — born betweenSept. 1, 2011 and Nov. 30, 2011.

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*7. Fall Yearling Heifer—born between Sept. 1, 2010 andNov. 30, 2010.

Junior Champions*8. Two Year Old Cow —

milking — born between Sept.1, 2009 and Aug. 31, 2010.

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*10. Four Year Old and Over— born before September 1,2008.

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*12. Aged Dry Cow bornbefore 9/1/2007.

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past approval forms listing ownership.14. Dam and Daughter — One cow & her

daughter15. Produce of Dam — Two offspring of

1 cow.16. Member ’s Herd — Arthur Williams

Award — 3 animals, any age, same breed.17. Club Herd — 5 animals — of which

at least two must be from classes 1-7.Open to all clubs.

SHOWMANSHIP AND FITTINGCLASSES (Thursday)

*1. Novice Class Division A: Member 8years of age (as of Jan. 1, 2012) who hasnever shown before.

*2. Novice Class Division B: Member 9-12 years of age (as of Jan. 1, 2012) andunder who have not shown an animalbefore. NOTE: Superintendents reservethe right to divide classes according tosize.

*3. Junior Division : 12 years of age andunder as of Jan. 1, 2012.

Junior Champion Showman--All FirstPlace showmen compete from JuniorDivision Showmanship classes.

*4. Senior Division: Age 13 to 19 years asof Jan. 1, 2012.

Senior Champion Showman--All FirstPlace winners from Senior Showmanshipdivision classes. (In the event that theFirst Place winner in this class is a previ-ous winner, then the first eligible winner

will compete).SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS SPON-

SORED FOR ADDISON COUNTY 4-HMEMBERS ONLY

GEORGE HIGHTER AWARDMr. George Highter donated a rotating

and permanent trophy to the winner of theSenior Showmanship Division in the 4-HDairy Show. This trophy may only be wononce by an individual. Permanent trophydonated by Mr. & Mrs. Norman Audet.

MILK AND HONEY GENETICSAWARD

Skip and Ruth Maynard donated a per-manent and rotating trophy to the 4-Hmember who is a winner of the JuniorShowmanship Division in the 4-H DairyShow.

DAN HUESTIS AWARDHuestis Farm Supply donates an award

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ERIC POPE AWARDDonated by Lynn Pope -Hier, awarded

to the winner in the Novice AShowmanship Class.

TRISTAN QUINN MEMORIAL SHOW-MANSHIP AWARD

Given by the Quinn family to the win-ner of selected members from Fitting andShowmanship classes, starting over forTOP Showman.

SPECIAL CONFORMATION AWARDSMUNGER AWARDThe Shoreham Early Birds donated this

award for the Best Spring Calf in confor-mation.

PLOUFFE AWARDJean–Noel and Mary Plouffe and family

donated this award to the Best Winter Calfin conformation for Addison County 4-HMembers.

STEVE POPE AWARDK.Pope and Sons of Shoreham donated

this award to the Best Fall Calf in confor-mation for Addison County 4-H members.

PERRY BROOK FARM AWARDLorenzo and Amy Quesnel donated this

award to the Best Summer Yearling shownfor Addison County 4-H members.

BRISSON’S DAONA FARM AWARDThe Harris Brisson family donated this

award for the Best Spring Yearling shownfor Addison County 4-H members.

CHAMPLAINSIDE FARM AWARDTim & Julie Howlett Family donated this

award to the Best Winter Yearling in showfor Addison County 4-H members.

AUDET’S BLUE SPRUCE FARMAWARD

The Norman Audet family donated thisaward for the Best Fall Yearling shown forAddison County 4-H members.

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Year Old of Show.NORRIS AWARDThis award is donated each

year by Terry & Diane Norrisand awarded to the JuniorChampion in each of the dairybreeds for Addison County 4-H members.

POULIN FEEDS AWARDThis award is donated each

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JOYCE & FRANCIS HAG-GARTY AWARD

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ERIK BARNES MEMORIAL-GRAND CHAMPION AYR-SHIRE

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REGINALD MORSE AWARDA permanent and rotating

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KATHY PECK-TRAVERSEAWARD

For Best Bred and OwnedAyrshire of Show given inmemory of 4-H leader andAyrshire breeder by ShorehamEarly Bird 4-H Club.

ARTHUR A. WILLIAMSAWARD

Presented to the “BestMember ’s Herd” in the 4-HYouth Dairy Show. In memoryof Kenneth and Liz Nimblettfor Addison County 4-H mem-bers.

MT. INDEPENDENCE 4-HCLUB AWARD

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DAY (during lunchbreak of open show inAnimal Show Arena)

4-H CLUB HERDSMANSHIP EXHIBITEvery 4-H club exhibiting animals must

take part in this event. The purpose of theevent is to develop a sense of pride in theneatness of the dairy exhibitor and of theirarea; also to develop good sportsmanshipamong the youth of the county. Judging ofthis event will be based on the followingpoints:

A. Neatness of club area (cattle andarea).

B. Neatness of club members (dress andappearance).

C. Equipment (in good condition, inproper place).

D. Sportsmanship (in ring, in tent, onField Days grounds).

Judging includes all days of the Fair.Judging will be done on the Danish sys-tem. Clubs will receive either a blue, redor yellow ribbon. Premiums are awardedfor this event. Each club exhibiting willreceive a certain amount; The ribbonaward per animal and premium will bepaid to the club treasury.

MARY ROSE AND NORMAN AUDETAWARD

A $25.00 cash award presented each

year to the most outstanding club inAddison County 4-H in the Herdsmanship4-H Club event. To be presented onSaturday, during lunch break, in theAnimal Show Arena.

JAMES DUBOIS MEMORIAL SPORTS-MANSHIP

Sponsored by Mt. Independence 4-HClub for outstanding sportsmanship.

BOB & MAROLYN BINGHAM AWARDThe Bingham’s donated this award to

the Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year.Nominations for this award may be sub-mitted in letter form by Thursday at 4pmto the 4-H Dairy Superintendent. This willbe awarded on Saturday.

ADDISON COUNTY DAIRY CLIPPINGCONTEST

August 6, 2012 7:00 (or right after themeeting)

Each club is to bring one yearling heiferthat can be handled and has a full coat ofhair with

its head clipped. An animal will revertto the club of origin if she is found to bedirty, unruly or

injured. She needs to have the samehealth requirements as the animals beingshown. She can

go home after the contest.DESCRIPTION OF CONTEST. Prior to entering the ring animals

should be clean, dry and the head clipped.. Animals will be previewed by the

judge prior to the contest beginning, thenthe clipping

team will have one hour to fit the ani-mal.

. Animals will be selected by a lotterytype system.

. Each team may use any equipment orproducts they deem necessary to fit theanimal.

. PDCA fitting guidelines will be consid-ered in topline height and no artificial orreplaced

hair will be accepted.. All clippers and other equipment need

to be turned off at the time limit end ofcontest.

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DAIRY-SHEEP SHOWMAN ROUND-UP

Wednesday, August 8th 7:30pm theDairy Showmanship will be held in theAnimal Show Arena

Sheep Showmanship will be held in theSheep Show Area

1. Open to all ACFFD dairy & sheepyouth exhibitors.

2. Lots will be drawn for show animals.3. Showmanship ClassesJunior----8-12 years of age (as of Jan. 1,

2012)• Dairy• SheepSenior----13-19 years of age (as of Jan. 1,

2012)• Dairy• Sheep4. Prizes for top showman & participa-

tion

5. Registrations due Tues. August 7th,2012 in the Sheep Tent.

PEEWEE DAIRY SHOWMANSHIPSuperintendent: Robin Severy, 897-2680Friday, August 10th, 12:30 p.m. –

Animal Show ArenaThis is a show planned especially for

youngsters, at least 3 and under 8 1/2years of age who are too young to show 4-H with any breed of dairy calf. Theemphasis is on fun and learning withidentical ribbons and t-shirts awarded toall.

A big thank you goes out to the ChalkerFarm for donating the t-shirts again thisyear!

1. It is suggested that the calves beyoung (junior calves) but not too young(as in milk fed baby calves).

2. Calves must be vaccinated for ship-ping fever at least two weeks before theshow and rabies vaccinated as per yourveterinarian.

3. Send entries (no cost) to: RobinSevery, 142 Hemenway Hill Road,Shoreham, VT 05770 by July 30, 2012.Email:[email protected] or call in theinformation to 897-2680. Please include:Name of exhibitor, address, telephone #,child’s birth date and parents’ names.

VermontProducts Dinner

“A Taste of Vermont”Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 • Four seatings:

4:45, 5:30, 6:15 and 7 p.m.LOCATION: Dining Hall Restaurants and food producers from

Addison County and beyond will pres-ent a delicious and plentiful buffet offine foods, desserts, ice cream, milk,and maple for your dining pleasure atField Days. Soft drinks are available.Tickets for adults are just $10; childrenunder 10 years are $5.

Tickets will be on sale Tuesday, July20th at The Middlebury Inn(Middlebury), Classic Stitching(Vergennes), and Martin’s Hardware(Bristol). Please call Lisa Rowell 759-2078 or the Field Days office 545-2557for tickets as well. Tickets not sold priorto the beginning of the fair will be avail-able at the Field Days office.

Please call the fair office to check onavailability before you come there fortickets.


HOME & GARDENNinth Baked Bean BonanzaSaturday Aug. 11, 2012Director: Cheryl Morrison 247-3610 Superintendent: Peg Allen, 623-6211, Bring a pot of your favorite Baked Beans

and the recipe on a 5x8 card to theGreenhouse/Picnic Area on Saturday at10:00 Official judging will begin then.

All entrants must be present to win.From noon until 1 p.m. the entrants

should be prepared to hand out small sam-ples of their beans to the public. Allentrants will receive a special ribbon.

PRIZES:1st - $100, the Wanda Goodyear

Memorial Award2nd- $50 from Loewer & Associates3rd - Pampered Chef Baking Dish from

January Stearns, Realtor, Lang McLaughrySpera

4th - Bean Pot from Paris Farmers Union5th- $25 Gift Certificate from

Middlebury Natural Foods CoopNo pre-registration will be required.

One entry per person.HOME & GARDEN GENERAL RULESPlease Read Carefully. These Rules

apply along with, and in addition to theGeneral Rules of Addison County Fair &

Field Days.Most contests are for AMATEURS. For

the Home & Garden Department, anAMATEUR is someone, who does not reg-ularly sell their products or is not paid toteach the skill needed for their products .

1. Only one entry per person per Class.Use 1 entry form for each department.

2. Entrants may be of any age.3. Work must be of competitive quality

and completed solely by the entrant.4. Entries will be accepted at the HOME

& GARDEN CENTER BUILDING Aug. 6between 9 a.m. and noon.

None will be accepted before or afterthat period. Do not leave entries withoutreporting to a committee member, orbefore completing an entry form. Allentries will be issued a receipt. Items willbe disqualified if they do not conform tothe Rules of each department.Responsibility will not be accepted foritems left in any other manner, nor willsuch items be judged. Items entered in anyCategory or Class must not have beenexhibited at Addison County Fair & FieldDays before. Entrants will not be permit-ted in the building while theseDepartments are being judged. Anyone

entering before judging is completed willbe asked to leave.

5. Items will be judged according to theDanish System. Each entry being rankedExcellent, Good, or Fair. (Blue, red orwhite ribbons will be awarded respective-ly.) Best of Show rosettes will be awardedto winners of listed prizes, except com-mercial exhibits. Other rosette winnerswill receive $5 in cash. SpecialMerchandise prizes may be awarded.

There will be an Awards Presentationheld at 8 p.m. on THURSDAY evening inthe HOME & GARDEN Building.Recipients will be notified and are encour-aged to attend.

6. ALL ENTRIES ARE TO REMAIN INPLACE UNTIL 10 p.m. SATURDAY.Entries & prizes can be picked up between10-10:30 p.m. on Saturday or between 1pm and 3 pm on Sunday. PRIZES NOTPICKED UP AT THIS TIME WILL BE FOR-FEITED. Entries will not be released with-out a receipt. A Special Gate Pass will begiven to each exhibitor with their entryreceipt, Any item left after 3 p.m. onSunday will be disposed of at the conven-ience of the committee. No vehicles will beallowed inside the fence before 10 pm on

Agri‐Mark’s dairy farm families work together in the marketplace for higher farm

prices and stable dairy markets.

Cheese produced at our Middlebury andCabot plants from milk supplied by local

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again in 2012!

Best of all, 100% of our profits are paid outto our 1,200 farm families each year.

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Saturday.7. Items are entered at your

own risk. Security is provided,but not guaranteed. Items willbe in a closed, locked buildingat night.

Bring all entries to the Home& Garden Building on Aug. 6between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

DEPARTMENT: HG 1HANDICRAFTS AMATEUR

Director: Cheryl Morrison247-3610

Superintendents: LeeGreenewalt 758-2598, TammyIffland 623-7911, Megan Sutton545-2475

RULES: Please read careful-ly. These Rules apply alongwith and in addition to theGeneral Rules for the Home &Garden Department, and theGeneral Rules of AddisonCounty Fair & Field Days.

Entries will be accepted atthe HOME & GARDEN CEN-TER BUILDING on MON 9a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

These classes are for AMA-TEURS. See the definitionunder HG General RulesUnworthy, soiled or wornitems will not be accepted or

judged.Items must be made by an

individual and completedwithin the last year.

SPECIAL AWARDS1 ~ Loewer & Associates ~

$50 for Most OutstandingQuilt.

(Aug 6)2~ Loewer & Associates ~

$50 for Most OutstandingQuilt. Quilted by aProfessional on a CommercialMachine. See Quilt class IIIA7.

3 ~ Loewer & Associates ~$50 for Most Outstandingother Quilted Item. (pillow,bag, wall hanging,etc.)

4 ~ Loewer & Associates~$25 for Most OutstandingSYNTHETIC FIBER in Knitting& Crocheting categories.

5.~ Vermont Yarn Company~ $25- Most Outstanding NAT-URAL FIBER entry in Knitting& Crocheting categories.

6.~Knits & Bolts~ $25 giftcertificate - Top Youth winner,16 year & under, in Knitting &Crocheting categories.

7.~ Loewer & Associates ~ -$30 for Most Outstandingentry in Embroidery &


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Needlepoint.8.~ Rae Dwight Award~ -$25 for an

Outstanding entry in Embroidery &Needlepoint.

9 ~ Laurie Lynn “Tigger” RomineYouth Award~ $25 for anOutstanding entry in Embroidery &Needlepoint by a youth 16 and

under.10 ~ Middlebury Sew "N" Vac - $50

Gift Certificate - for Best SewnGarment.

11 ~ Middlebury Sew "N" Vac ~$50Gift Certificate for Best MachineEmbroidered Piece

12.~ Laurie Lynn “Tigger” RomineYouth Award ~ - $25 for MostOutstanding entry in Sewing byyouth 16 or under. (may

be garment or quilt)13.~ Amy Oxford Award~ $50 -

Most Outstanding entry in Hookingand Braiding

14.~ Green Mt Rug HookingGuild~ -$50.00 can be divided amongthe Most Outstanding entries inHooking by youth 16 and

under.15.~ Eleanor Boucher Memorial

Award from Twist O'Wool Guild~ $25for most outstanding woven article.16.~ Twist O'Wool Guild~ Award $25- for the Most Outstanding Item madefrom Hand Spun Yarn .

17 ~ Brown Novelty Company~Three $50 -for Outstanding entries

in Woodworking & Woodcarving –Categories VIII & IX (Three individu-als,

preferably one exhibited by ayouth.)

18 ~Bethany Barry Award ~ $60Outstandingly Creative Beadwork(displaying color, creativity, tech-nique & design in beadwork.)Category XIII

19~ Bethany Barry Award ~ $60Outstandingly Creative Beads &Fibers (combining color, creativityand design by using beads & fibertechniques such as crochet, knitting,or twining.) Category XIII

20 ~ Bethany Barry Award ~ $60Outstandingly Creative Wire andBead technique in Jewelry CategoryXIII

21 ~ Golden Years Award ~ $25 forOutstanding Handicraft entered byan exhibitor over 80 yearsold(Marked over 80 on entry form) .

22.~Jerry & Cheryl Connor Award~$50.00 for THE MOST OUTSTAND-ING YOUTH ENTRY in Handicraftsby a youth(18 years & under).

23.~ A Grand Prize of $100 will beawarded to THE MOST OUTSTAND-ING ENTRY in the HandicraftsDivision

KING ARTHUR FLOUR FOOD CONTEST

Special rules apply as well as regular FoodsRules. (Recipes, disposable dishes, covered)

1. Entrants will show use of King Arthur Flour bybringing an open bag or UPC label from a bag toentry day.

2. Entries must be from recipes in the categorylisted.

A. Youth contest for ages 13 through 17. The cat-egory is Pizza & Flatbread B. Adult contest for ages18 and up. The category is Pizza & Flatbread

Recipes in these categories can be found on line atkingarthurflour.com or use your own recipe. Prizes:

Adult 1st place: $75 gift certificate to the Baker ’sCatalogue/ kingarthurflour.com

2nd place: $50 gift certificate to the Baker ’sCatalogue/ kingarthurflour.com

3rd place: King Arthur Flour Baker ’s CompanionCookbook

Youth 1st place: $50 gift certificate to the Baker ’sCatalogue/ kingarthurflour.com

2nd place: $25 gift certificate to the Baker ’sCatalogue/ kingarthurflour.com 3rd place: KingArthur Flour Cookie Companion Cookbook

Late Announcement for HandicraftsThe Twist O’ Wool guild has set up a new award

to honor Patricia Henecke :Patricia Henecke Award - $25 for Most

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SUPERINTENDENTS: Stephanie Pope 88 North Wind Ln.,Shoreham, Vt. 05770, 236-5695, Sue James

ENTRY CLERK: Marion Seifert 259 North Orwell Road, Orwell,Vt. 05760, 948-2473

JUDGE: To be announced with entries

HOLSTEINS, BROWN SWISS & GUERNSEYSWednesday, Aug. 8, 2012 9 a.m.

AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS & MILKING SHORTHORNSSaturday, Aug. 11, 2012 9 a.m.

RULES1. Exhibitors shall be familiar with - and comply with - both

these rules and with the general Field Days rules (copies avail-able from the office or any member of the Board of Directors).

2. An entry fee of $3.50 per animal shall accompany the entryform. Make checks payable to Addison County Fair & Field Days.All 4-H and FFA exhibitors are encouraged to enter the OpenDairy Cattle Shows, but must submit entry ahead of time.

3. Entries must be received by Marion Seifert not later than July21. There will be no entry fee for group classes. BECAUSE SUB-STITUTIONS ARE PERMITTED, NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BEACCEPTED.

In the event you do not receive an entry form in time to meetthe deadline, make out an entry form as best you can and mail it,with your entry fee, to the Entry Clerk. Based on the birth date ofthe animal, your entry will be assigned to the proper class. BESURE TO INDICATE THE BREED. If a dry cow, so indicate. If eli-gible for a production award, be sure to include all necessaryinformation.

4. ALL BREEDS: All animals over six (6) months of age must be

dehorned.5. There must be a person in charge and present on the grounds

for each cattle display.6. HOLSTEIN, BROWN SWISS AND GUERNSEY BREEDS

MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS NO LATER THAN 10 P.M. ONMONDAY AND WILL BE EXCUSED AFTER THE SHOW ONWEDNESDAY. THE HOLSTEIN, BROWN SWISS ANDGUERNSEY GRAND CHAMPIONS WILL BE THE ONLY ANI-MALS ALLOWED TO STAY ALL WEEK. All other Holsteins,Brown Swiss and Guernseys need to be off the grounds and cowbeds cleaned by 8:00 p.m. so the barn can be bedded betweengroups. AYRSHIRE, MILKING SHORTHORNS AND JERSEYBREEDS MAY START ARRIVING AFTER 8 PM WEDNESDAYAND MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS BY THURSDAY 10:00 A.M.AND MUST REMAIN ON THE GROUNDS UNTIL 9 P.M. ONSATURDAY. FFA AND 4-H ANIMALS MUST BE HOUSED INYOUTH BUILDING.

7. Movement of exhibits and/or vehicles between arrival anddeparture times shall be in accordance with the instructions andapproval of the Dairy Superintendent ONLY.

8. Milking parlor facilities will be available. There will be nopayment for milk produced.

9. Two exhibitors meetings will be held at 7:00p.m.-one onTuesday and one on Saturday. Both will be held in the OPENDAIRY BARN. It is desirable for each exhibitor to have one rep-resentative there.

10. P.D.C.A. rules apply to the conduct of the show (copiesavailable upon request).

11. All who are willing to abide by these rules are welcome toparticipate.

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12. PLEASE review rule #6 so the show, arrival and departuretimes are firmly in mind.

13. Holstein, Brown Swiss and Guernsey Grand Championsmust remain on the grounds until Saturday night or they will notbe eligible for Supreme.

14. There will be NO kick or curb boards allowed to reduce theamount of bedding used.

RIBBONSRibbons will be awarded for 6 places. There will also be rib-

bons for Junior Champions, Senior Champions, Grand andReserve Champions.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS1. State Health Regulations in effect at the time of entry shall

apply, if they happen to conflict with any of these requirements.An update will be sent with entry forms.

2. A health certificate prepared by a veterinarian shall berequired for all animals BEFORE stabling is permitted. Such cer-tificate shall be available for inspection at any time during theshow. Health papers will be checked before unloading. One cer-tificate will be sufficient for all shows: Open, 4-H, FFA, etc.

3. Vaccination for shipping fever is required.4. All livestock require Rabies vaccinations a minimum of thir-

ty (30) days before Field Days begins, with a veterinarian’s cer-tificate to verify the vaccination.

5. Animals showing any sign, symptom, suspicion or evidenceof any infectious disease, sickness or disorder (including, but notlimited to, mange, warts, pinkeye, ringworm, scabies) shall bebarred from the grounds upon arrival and/or at any time duringthe show when such is detected.

6. Animals over six (6) mos. of age must be dehorned.PASS POLICYYouth and Adult Exhibitors who participate every day

(includes FFA & 4-H Dairy, FFA & 4-H Beef, Open Beef, Open

Sheep Shows) may purchase season passes for $15.00 each as fol-lows:

• 1 - 5 animals on exhibit: limit 2 passes• 6 - 10 animals on exhibit: limit 3 passes• 11 or more animals on exhibit: limit 4 passesPasses will be mailed to exhibitors. Season passes may be

exchanged for 5 one day passes by request only.BEDDINGField Days will provide the base bedding pack. Exhibitors may

bring their own additional bedding or will be able to buy shav-ings at the fair.

OPEN DAIRY CATTLE SHOW CLASSES1. Spring Heifer Calf born March 1, 2012 or later2. Winter Heifer Calf born Dec. 1, 2011-Feb. 28, 20123. Fall Heifer Calf born Sept. 1, 2011-Nov. 30, 20114. Summer Yearling Heifer born June 1, 2011-Aug. 1, 20115. Spring Yearling Heifer born Mar. 1, 2011-May 31, 20116. Winter Yearling born Dec. 1, 2010-Feb. 28, 20117. Fall Yearling born Sept. 1, 2010-Nov. 30, 20108. Dry Cow, under 5 years old, Born after Aug. 31, 20079. Dry Cow, over 5 years old, Born before Sept. 1, 200710. Junior TwoYear Old, born Mar. 1, 2009-Aug. 31, 201011. Senior TwoYear Old, born Sept. 1, 2008-Feb. 29, 201012. Junior ThreeYear Old, born Mar. 1, 2009-Aug. 31, 200913. Senior ThreeYear Old, born Sept. 1, 2008-Feb. 28, 200914. FourYear Old, born Sept. 1, 2007-Aug. 31, 200815. FiveYear Old, born Sept. 1, 2006-Aug. 31, 200716. Aged Cow, Born before Sept. 1, 200617. GRANDMOTHER COW, Made 100,000 lbs. milk OR 4,000

lbs. fat verifiedIndividual Animals May Be Shown In One Single Age Class

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Grand Champion And Reserve Grand Champion18. Produce of Dam: Two offspring of 1 cow19. Dam and Daughter: One cow & her daughter20. Junior Best Three Females: All bred by Exhibitor, and at

least one owned by exhibitor from classes 1-7. Limit of oneentry/exhibitor

21. Senior Best Three Females: All bred by Exhibitor, and atleast one owned by exhibitor, from classes 8-17. Limit of oneentry/exhibitor

Limit of one group per exhibitor in each group classes.PremiumsClasses 1-7: $16, $14, $12, $10, $8, $6 Classes 8-16: $35, $30, $25,

$20, $15, $10Class 17: $40, $35, $25, $20 Classes 18: RosetteClasses 19-22: $20, $15, $10, $5Fitzsimmons AwardThe Robert Fitzsimmons Memorial Trophy will be awarded to

the highest protein-producing animal in the show. The record isnot to exceed 305 days and will be computed on a mature equiv-alent basis. Record must be verified by official records fromeither DHIA or breed testing program. Such record must be avail-able for inspection upon arrival and throughout the duration ofthe show. A plaque will also be awarded for permanent posses-sion by the winning exhibitor. Any updates must be given tosuperintendent before Wednesday night.

Herdsmanship AwardHerdsmanship awards will be given in recognition of the best

maintained and managed exhibit, one award for Holstein/BrownSwiss/Guernsey and one award for Ayrshire/Jersey/ MilkingShorthorn divisions. Cooperation with Field Days management,along with consideration for optimum public relations with thefairgoing public, are inherent elements for winning aHerdsmanship award.

DAIRY AWARDSO.G. Farnham AwardPurpose: To enhance the Dairy Industry through better genet-

ics and improved mating practices. An individual must be com-mitted to dairy farming as an occupation.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION1. Must be 15-25 years of age and a resident of Addison County.2. Must be actively engaged in farming and working toward a

future in dairy farming.3. Must own his/her own cattle and be interested in improving

his/her herd.4. Must have participated in Addison County Fair & Field Days

cattle show.METHOD OF SELECTION1. An individual must be the breeder, owner and exhibitor of

eligible animal.2. Animal must be milking two (2) year old shown in its prop-

er class (including all breeds in current year ’s dairy show class-es).

3. Winning animal must be selected by judge as best two (2)year old of all breeds, bred and owned by exhibitor.

AWARDThe recipient of the award will receive a check in the amount

of $100, designated the O.G. Farnham Award.Addison County Dairyman of the Year • Lucien D. Paquette

AwardAwarded to the Addison County dairy farmer who has exhibit-

ed excellence in the area of herd production/management, feed-ing program, crop program and soil conservation, marketing,farm family leadership, and farm appearance. The award is spon-sored by the Addison County Extension Service Advisory Boardand the Vermont Dairyman of the Year selection committee.


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SHEEP & WOOLRULES1. Entry fee - $2 per class. Mail entries to Janelle Ashley, 33

North Main St., Whiting, Vt. 05778 Tel. 989-9528. Entries must bereturned by Thursday, July 19, 2012.

2. Exhibitors must provide their own feed and bedding.Sawdust & straw can be purchased at the grounds.

3. All animals must arrive on the grounds between noon,Monday, Aug. 6, and 9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6, and remain on thegrounds until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, or Sunday, Aug. 12.

4. Barn Meeting for all exhibitors Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m., inthe Show Tent.

5. HEALTH REGULATIONS: All sheep must have health cer-tificates and MUST be free of visual evidence of the followingdiseases: foot rot, sore mouth, pink-eye, and ringworm. Anysheep deemed to be unhealthy by the Judge or ShowSuperintendent will be barred from exhibition and showing. Allsheep must be vaccinated for rabies thirty (30) days prior toAug.t 6, 2012 and must have a certificate to verify the vaccina-tion. All sheep must have scrapie ear tag.

6. Only registered sheep may enter this show.7. Exhibitors may show no more than two (2) breeds and no

more than twelve (12) head. Exhibitors are limited to two entriesper single class and one entry in any group class. All sheepshown in group classes must have been shown in individualclasses.

8. Lambs born after January 1, must have all their lamb’s teeth.Lambs born after September 1, shown in Senior Classes, mayhave dropped the first pair of lamb’s teeth, but not up even withtheir lamb teeth. Yearlings may not have more than 4 permanentteeth at the time of competition. Dividing date for Senior andJunior lambs is January 1st.

34 - 2012 Addison County Fair & Field Days9. Breeds will be shown separately.10. All sheep must be presented appro-

priately according to breed standards.11. Breeders should have farm signs and

information on their breed for promotion-al and educational purposes.

12. EXHIBITOR POT LUCK DINNERSaturday, Aug. 11, 5 p.m.

CLASSES1. Yearling Ram - 1 year of age, but

under two years2. Senior Ram Lamb-Born Sept.1 to Dec.

31, 20113. Junior Ram Lamb-Born after Jan. 1,

20124. Pair of Ram LambsChampion Ram5. Age ewe6. Yearling Ewe - 1 year of age, but

under two years7. Pair of Yearling Ewe8. Senior Ewe Lamb-Born Sept. 1 to Dec.

31, 20119. Junior Ewe Lamb-Born after Jan. 1,

201210. Pair of Ewe LambsChampion Ewe11. Daughter/Dam12. Flock (1 ram, 3 ewes)Supreme Champion Ram All BreedsSupreme Champion Ewe All BreedsMarket Lamb-lamb must be slick shorn

and may be divided into light and heavyweight at the discretion of the judge.

Best Fleeced Animal: one entry perexhibitor, award only top fleece. Naturalcolored and white wool classes.

PremiumsNo. in Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

8th 9th 10th1 $102 $10 $83 $10 $8 $54 $10 $8 $5 $35 $12 $10 $8 $5 $36 $12 $10 $8 $5 $3 $27 $12 $10 $8 $5 $3 $2 $28+ $12 $10 $8 $5 $3 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2All premiums will be presented at the

exhibitors meeting at 7:00 p.m. on August11, 2012. The Superintendent reserves theright to withhold any premium or awardto any exhibitor who has not adhered tothe rules of the OPEN SHEEP SHOW.

OPEN SHEEP SHOWFriday, Aug. 10, 2012 — 9 a.m.SUPERINTENDENTS: Leslie Goodrich,

897-5885; Janelle Ashley 989-9528YOUTH SHEEP PROMOTIONAL CON-

TESTSEntry Form due Thursday, July 19, 2012.

The purpose of these contests is to provideall youth exhibitors a chance to participatein the Addison County Fields Day, as wellas provide displays describing the fun andvalue of youth sheep projects to the pub-lic.

There are three different contests avail-able for youth to enter. Youth are not lim-ited in the number of entries.

1. Photo Contest – All photographs mustbe taken by the youth making the entry.One entry/exhibitor. Entries may be blackand white or color photos. Photos measur-ing 5x7 minimum: 8x10 maximum. Entriesshould be labeled with a short identifyingcaption on the front. All photos must bematted and in a plastic sleeve, no framesplease.

2. Ad Layout Contest-Develop anAdvertisement promoting your sheepproject, sheep products or sheep industry.Do not use any commercial or brandnames, including farm names in your ad.(Think of this as developing a full-page adon your sheep project for a national maga-zine or flyer to distribute to the public atthe fair.) Finished advertisements shouldfit on paper size 8.5” x 11”.

3. Poster Contest- Youth may use pic-tures, drawings, photographs, charts andwords to promote one aspect of sheep pro-duction, management or showmanship-such as barn safety, proper animal nutri-tion, why people pick a specific breed, etc.Posters should make people stop, read andremember.

4. These contest are open to all youth inthe following age groups: Junior age 8-12;Intermediate/Senior age 13-21.

5. Exhibitor name, address, age as ofJan. 1, 2012 and contest entered must beattached to the BACK of each entry.

6. Copyrighted material, such as thePeanuts Cartoon characters, etc., and com-mercial signs, materials, or pictures pro-moting specific companies, farm names orproducts, may not be used.

7. Entries should have wires or stringsattached for hanging. If no other meansare provided, staples will be used to dis-play entries.

8. All entries must be received by 8 a.m.August 6th and picked up Aug. 11 after9:00pm.

9. Champions will be given in each agegroup in the three contests. Also, a “PublicChoice Award” in each overall contest willbe chosen by fairgoers during AddisonCounty Field Days, votes will be talliedand awarded on Saturday August 11th atthe Sheep Barn meeting at 7:00pm.

Questions?Please call Leslie Goodrich 897-5885

SHEEP & WOOL GARMENT LEAD LINE CLASSSaturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at 3 p.m. At the

sheep show tent.Under the direction of Christa

Cousineau, Kathleen Parent 948-2779The purpose of this class is to provide

an opportunity to promote wool garments& sheep to the public

Classes:• Novice (8 and under or 1st year)

• Junior (9-12)• Seniors (13-18)• Adult (19 and over)1. Participants need not be involved in a

sheep project, contact Christa Cousineauor Kathleen Parent if interested in borrow-ing a sheep. A training session in sheepwill be given before the show.

2. Garment must be at least 70 percentwool, may be purchased or homemade.

3. Contestant must be able to set posewith a well mannered sheep for the judge.

4. All contestants must bring the patternenvelope if they sewed or knitted theirown garment

5. Extra points for garment if it is home-made.

6. Send lead line entry form byThursday, July 19, 2012 to:

Janelle Ashley, 33 North Main Street,Whiting, Vt. 05778 Tel. 989-9528

7. Submit commentaries for judges byAugust 7, 2012.

YOUTH BLOCKING AND FITTING CONTESTSaturday, Aug. 11, 2012, 10:30-11:30

Entry Forms due Thursday, July 19, 2012The purpose of this contest is to allow

contestants the opportunity to show his orher ability and skills at preparing a sheepfor show. Judging will be based on team-work, blocking and trimming ability, tech-nique (i.e. patience gentleness) in han-dling a sheep which has not been handledbefore. Technique is using various piecesof trim equipment, and the ability to findand accentuate the good qualities of asheep.

1. Sheep will be assigned by a randomdrawing of numbers.

2. Senior (18-21 years of age as of Jan. 1,2012), Intermediate (13-17 years) andJunior (8-12 years) classes.

3. The oldest team member determinesthe age class in which the team will partic-ipate. Teams consist of two contestantsonly.

4. Untrimmed sheep will be provided.The trimming of feet is not part of contest.

5. Contestants handling sheep in a man-ner which might harm the sheep will bedisqualified.

6. During the contest, every team isgiven one hour to prepare and fit the ani-mal for show. Each team must providetheir own stand and equipment. Electricclippers are permitted; one pair of clippersper team is allowed. Judging will directlyfollow the hour of trimming time.

7. No opened-toe shoes are allowed dur-ing this contest!

8. Safety is key factor for both animaland contestants. Adults may assist youthonly when preparing ring and clearingequipment or when there is a safety issue.

9. Animals will be fit as meat sheep

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