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Union County Fair Queen

Sarah Chaparro

Parents are Armando and Rita Chaparro of Clayton, NM

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Union County Fair Princess

Preslie Poling

Parents are Todd and Honey Poling of Clayton, NM

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Union County Fair Little Miss

Alison Poling

Parents are Trent and Jennifer Clay of Clayton, NM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ***RULES may have changed PLEASE review categories***

DIVISION I – Events Schedule Page 4

General Information & Rules Page 6 DIVISION II – Open Classes to Public- Page 8 Creative Crafts Gardening Baking Canning Photography Special Art Awards Women’s Club Booths Art Department DIVISION III – Junior Indoor Exhibits – Page 31

All 4-H Projects Open Junior Projects Plant Collection Contest

DIVISION IV – Junior Livestock - Page 64 Beef Cattle Sheep Goat Swine Horse Rabbit Poultry DIVISION V – Special Events Page 90 Queen Junior Pet Show Junior Soil Conservation & Ranch Management Donor Heifer Production Steer Goat Dressing Contest DIVISION VI – Awards Page 108 Donors Incentive Previous Year Winners Previous Year Buyers

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DIVISION I

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Union County Fair

August 12, 13, 14, & 15, 2020

**ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

***RULES may have changed PLEASE review categories***

August 9, 2020

Families to set up for Fair @ 8 AM

August 12, 2020 (Wednesday) 6:00 am Fair barn Open 8:00 am ALL livestock and horse in place 9 am to 10am ALL INSIDE EXHIBITS (Tin Barn) will be checked in 8:15 am Weigh and classify.

*Steers will start followed by pigs/ sheep/goat. 10:00 am All Rabbit/Poultry/Water Fowl in place. 10am to 5 pm Tin Barn Closed for Judging and setting up displays. 2:00 pm Weigh & Scan Production Steers. 4:00 pm Project Horse Show Judging 5:00 pm Doors open to exhibition -tin barn. 7:00 pm Production Steer Written Test 11:00 pm Fair barn closes – everyone must exit barn

August 13, 2020 (Thursday) 6:00 am Fair barn Open 8:00 am Judging Breeding & Market Sheep 12:30 pm Judging Meat Goats 6:00 pm Judging Market Swine 11:00 pm Fair barn closes – everyone must exit barn

August 14, 2020 (Friday) 6:00 am Fair barn Open 8:00 am Rabbit Judging 9:00 am Poultry Judging 10:30 am NSWCD Ranch Management Contest 3:00 pm Judge Production Steer 4:00 pm Open Breeding Show (subject to change pending entries) 5:00 pm Bucket Calf Contest 5:30 pm Judging Jr Breeding Cattle & Dairy 6:00 pm Judging Market Steers 11:00 pm Fair barn closes – everyone must exit barn

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August 15, 2020 (Saturday) 6:00 am Fair barn Open 7:30 am Pig Pictures 9:00 am Queen Contest 1:00 pm Junior Pet Show (livestock show ring) 3:00 pm NON-SALE animals release 3:00 pm Production Steer Result Meeting at Livestock Show Ring 4 – 4:30 pm Check out Exhibits 4:30 pm Exhibit Barn Closes to exhibit check out 4:00 pm BBQ – open to public 5:45 pm Awards Program 6:00 pm Junior Livestock Sale (all sale animals except pigs pictures will be taken at sale ring) 11:00 pm Fair barn closes – everyone must exit barn

August 16, 2020 (Sunday)

Families to tear down fair pens & clean up @ 9 AM

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NEW ENTRY DEADLINES ONLINE FOR 4-H INDOOR EXHIBITS AND ALL 4-H or FFA LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

Online DEADLINE: August 1, 2020

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Union County Fair Board Association PO Box 29

Clayton, NM 88415

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Peddlers’ Market – Friday - Saturday

Union County Fair Association (UCFA)

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General Rules and Regulations

1. General rules shall apply in all cases except where Special Department rules state otherwise. 2. All livestock entries must be in place by 8:00 am Wednesday (unless otherwise stated in Special

Department Rules) and entries must remain in place until 3:00 pm on Saturday, unless otherwise stated. All Rabbit/ Poultry/Waterfowl in place by 10:00 am.

3. Any exhibit not removed by 7:00 pm Saturday will become property of the Fair unless previous arrangements have been made with the manager of the Fair.

4. Special awards offered by those other than the Fair Association will be awarded on the grounds. 5. Ribbons will be given for all places listed in the catalog. 6. A judge may, at his/her discretion, withhold any or all prizes where the animal or article is not worthy

of an award. 7. Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of all exhibits, but in no case will the UCFA be

responsible for loss or injury to an exhibit. 8. Judges shall not award more than one prize to a single exhibitor in any class unless so stated in special

rules. 9. All animals presented for exhibition shall be free from contagious and infectious diseases and shall, if

deemed necessary by the superintendent, be subjected to examination upon arrival at the Fairgrounds. Animals will be removed immediately if found contagious.

10. Each exhibitor will be responsible for their animal and must keep them in show condition at all times. Stall and pens must be neatly kept. Walkway should be free of tack, feeding pans, etc.

11. Stall for livestock will be furnished when entry fee is paid. All feed for livestock must be supplied by the individual exhibitor.

12. Non-compliance with general rules, department rules and special rules shall be sufficient cause to disqualify any exhibit and prizes will not be paid on such disqualified exhibit.

13. 4-H and FFA members must be in good standing with Union County Extension office or with the organizational advisors by meeting all requirements and commitments.

14. ALL RULES and REGULATIONS are subject change at board discretion. The information may be updated periodically. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.

NEW ENTRY DEADLINES ONLINE FOR 4-H INDOOR EXHIBITS AND ALL 4-H or FFA LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

NOT OPEN CLASSES TO PUBLIC IN TIN BARN

ALL BEDDING IN LIVESTOCK BARN WILL BE WOOD CHIPS ONLY!!!! No Chips allowed in the Sheep and Goat Pens.

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Judges 2020

Beef: Aaron Preator Hesperus, CO Swine: Michael Gustafson Oklahoma City, OK Sheep: Marvin Enser San Angelo, TX Horse: Sug Farrington Quemado, NM Rabbit: Teresa Dasautell Beulah, TX Poultry: Teresa Dasautell Beulah, TX Goat: Marvin Enser San Angelo, TX Open Cattle Jason Miller Dalhart, TX

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Board of Directors 2019-2020

Chad Deason . . . . . . . . . President Billy Crisp . . . . . . Vice President

Wanette Davis . . . . . Treasurer Solan Riley . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Justin Drumm. . . . . . . . Member Seth Owensby ……… Member Adam Clay . . . . . . . . .Member

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Chad Deason. . . . . . . . . . . General Superintendent

Wanette Davis/TalishaValdez . . . . . . . General Superintendent to Open Barn Exhibits Fawn Weese. . . . . . Assistant Superintendent to Open Barn Exhibits

Talisha Valdez ………………………General Superintendents to 4-H Barn Exhibits

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THANKS The Union County Fair Association acknowledges the fine assistance of the Union County Extension Service, the Vocational Education Department of Union County and the other organizations listed below:

Union County Extension Service

Talisha Valdez . . . . . . County Extension Ag/4-H Agent/Director . .. . . . . . Admin Asst. Ag/4-H

Brittany Gibbs . . . . . . . . . Ext Office Secretary

Vocational Agriculture Teachers

Matt Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . . Clayton Ginger Doherty. . . . . . . . . . . Des Moines

Photography by Patricia Isbell patriciaisbellphotography.com

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Union County Extension Council Awards

DIVISION II

OPEN CLASSES TO PUBLIC

General Rules page 6 Special Rules page 9 Handicrafts page 11 Creative Crafts page 15 Gardening page 18 Baking page 20 Canning page 24 Photography page 28 Women’s Club Booths page 29 Art Department page 30

3 Triangle Cattle Awards

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OPEN CLASSES TO PUBLIC

Special Rules:

1. All entries and awards in this department shall be subject to the general rules and regulations. 2. All entries in this department must be the products of Union, Colfax, Harding, Cimarron, or Dallam

Counties, and must have been grown or raised by the exhibitor in the current year. 3. After entry, all exhibits shall be under control of the superintendent and no one will be allowed to remove or

change them until the exhibition is closed. They will then be released upon presentation of a duplicate entry card.

4. Judges shall, without bias, consider merits only in making awards and when passing on best collection shall consider quality of distinct variety first and number of varieties second.

5. No article will be judged or awarded except for those listed under the number of the respective class. 6. When there is no competition or when and exhibit is not worthy of first prize, the judge shall place it in the

class to which it belongs, as judged by the standards of such articles. The judges shall decide as to which is standard.

7. Advertising or selling from space provided for competitive display is prohibited. 8. Exhibits must be checked in between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on Wednesday.

Awards System for the Six Open Class Divisions:

A. There will not be any premium money given for the top five winners in each class, only ribbons. B. The top three winners in each of the six divisions will receive a ribbon and money as follows:

1st - $15.00, 2nd- $10.00, and 3rd - $5.00. C. The six divisions are: Garden, Handicrafts, Photography, Baked Products, Canned Products, and Creative

Crafts. D. The top three exhibitors in each division will be determined by the point system. In case of a tie in the

division, the money from two places will be divided evenly and each winner will receive the higher placed ribbon.

Grand Champion and Reserve Champion overall:

1. The exhibitor must enter three of the six divisions to be eligible. 2. Grand and Reserve Champion will be determined by the point system. 3. Grand Champ will receive $50.00 and Reserve Champion will receive $25.00. 4. The Grand Champion will not be eligible to win this prize and award for the following year, but will be

eligible the second year.

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OPEN CLASS DIVISION

Superintendent: Fawn Weese Special Rules:

1. Exhibits for this division will be open to ANYONE WHO LIVES WITHIN Union, Colfax, Harding, Dallam, and Cimarron Counties.

2. Entries will be checked in between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on Wednesday. 3. All articles are to have been made or canned since the close of the previous year fair. 4. Each exhibitor can enter only one article in a class. 5. Each article should be well marked with owner’s name and address. 6. Exhibits check out between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm on Saturday. 7. Articles must be clean. 8. Superintendent may add or delete classes as necessary. 9. Judges will award prizes only if they feel article is worthy. 10. Not required to enter online.

ENTRY FEE: $5.00 PER DIVISION: If you enter 1 division the entry is $5.00. If you enter more –the entry fee

corresponds to the number of divisions you enter. The entry fee is $5.00 per division no matter how many items you enter in the division. Ribbons will be given for 1st through 5th place in all classes at the Judge’s discretion.

SIX DIVISIONS:

Handicrafts

Creative Crafts

Garden

Baked Products

Canned Products

Photography

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HANDICRAFTS DIVISION

Rules: 1. General Rules apply (page 6) and the Special Rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday 3. Exhibits checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday.

Entry Fee $5.00 per division. RUGS: 20 Crocheted 21 Braided 22 Rag Hook 23 Yarn Hooked 24 Rag Point 25 Knit (Hand or Machine) 26 Any Other EMBROIDERY: Ribbon Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, liquid embroidery, stamped cross stitch, crewel, candle wicking, chicken scratch and petit point will be judged separately but in the same class. 30 Tea Towel 31 Pillow case (1) 32 Sampler 33 Picture (framed) 34 Tablecloth 35 Purse 36 Cards 37 Dresser Scarf 38 Towel, Bath 39 Holiday 40 Other CUT WORK: 50 Pillow Case 51 Centerpiece 52 Other PILLOWS: 60 Quilted a. Pieced b. Appliqué c. Other 61 Crewel Embroidery 62 Embroidery 63 Crochet 64 Hooked 65 Needlepoint 66 Knitted 67 Counter Cross-stitch 68 Smocking 69 Photo Transfer 70 Other

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NEEDLEPOINT/PLASTIC CANVAS: 70 Framed Picture 71 Wall hanging, or Bell pulls 72 Purse or bag 73 Home accessory 74 Personal Accessory 75 Doll Furniture 76 Holiday Item 77 Holiday Stocking 78 Original Works 79 Miscellaneous Item 80 Petit Point (22 ct or Smaller) 81 Other OTHER: 90 Tatting a. Edging b. Flowers c. Doilies 91 Rag Point item 92 Hooked Pictures 93 String Picture 94 Weaving

a. Swedish b. Other 95 Padded Items

a. Album b. Box c. Picture Frame d. Other types 96 Folded Fabric a. Wall Hanging b. Home Accessories 97 Punch work 98 Wall Hanging 99 Earring Hanging COUNTED – CROSS STITCH: 100 Picture Frame 101 Poem Verse 102 Sampler 103 Home Accessory 104 Beaded Cross-Stitch 105 Perforated Paper 106 Wall Hanging 107 Line Weave 108 Holiday 109 Miscellaneous CROCHET (articles must be blocked): 115 Holiday decorations 116 Afghan a. Granny Square b. Novelty Stitch c. Decorated d. Baby 117 Centerpiece 14” plus

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118 Clothing accessories a. Socks b. Slippers c. Hat/Cap d. Scarf e. Gloves or Mittens f. Belt or Sash

119 Doilies under 14” 120 Edgings 121 Insertions 122 Sweater (not baby) 123 Vests or Camisole 124 Shawl or Cape 125 Doll Clothing 126 Sweater (baby) 127 Booties, Cap or Bonnet 128 Dress 129 Purse or bag 130 Home Accessory

a. Runners b. Table Cloth c.Bedspread d. Coaster e. Pot Holder f. Dish Clothes g. Place Mats h. Guest Towels i. Other

DECORATED GARMENTS: 131 Painted 132 Appliqué

a. Hand b. Machine c. Fused-decorated 133 Beading 134 Cross-Stitch 135 Quilted 136 Embroidery 137 Smocking 138 Other QUILT: 145 Appliquéd a. Appliquéd, Hand b. Appliquéd, Machine 146 Quilting Machine Quilted a. Hand pieced b. Machine pieced 147 Sewing Machine Quilted a. Hand pieced b. Machine pieced 148 Hand pieced or Hand quilted 149 Embroidery a. Hand b. Sewing machine c. Quilting Machine 150 Tied Quilt or comforter 151 Sampler 152 Photo Transfer 153 Novelty (crazy-yo- yo, etc) 154 Whole cloth

a. Hand quilted b. Sewing Machine Quilted c. Quilted Machine Quilted 155 Baby Quilts

a. Handmade b. Printed of Kit 156 Quilt as you go 157 Quillows (Pillow Quilt)

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158 Wall Hanging a. Over 19” b. Small

159 Tack (Machine) 160 Blanket KNITTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES: Loom or machine will be judged separately from hand knotted but will use same class numbers. 161 Dress 162 Afghan a. Regular b. Baby KNITTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES (cont.): 163 Poncho or Stole 164 Shell or Vest 165 Clothing Accessory a. Socks b. Slippers c. Scarf d. Hat or Cap e. Headband f. Gloves or Mittens g. Belt or Sash h. Cardigan 166 Sweater a. Adult b. Child 167 Bootie, Cap or Bonnet 168 Doll Clothing 169 Home Accessory

a. Runner b. Tablecloth c. Bedspread d. Dishcloth e. Headband f. Placemat g. Coasters h. Dish Towels i. Other

170 Purse or Bag CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION: 171 Dress 172 Apparel Accessories a. Tote Bags b. Vest c. Scarf d. Purse 173 Household Items a. Apron b. Curtains c. Place Mat, Runner or Scarf d. Pillow Case e. Bedspread 174 Skirt, Shorts or Pants 175 Blouse, Skirt or Top 176 Coat or Jacket 177 Child Garment 178 Formal Wear 179 Recycled Denim

a. Appliance Cover b. Vest c. Holiday stocking d. Other

180 Other Construction

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CREATIVE CRAFTS DIVISION

RULES: 1. General Rules apply (page 6) and Special rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 3. Exhibits checked out 4:00 pm Saturday. 4. Entries will be judged according to originality, design and craftsmanship. 5. Superintendent may add or delete classes as necessary.

Entry Fee $5.00 per division MISCELLANEOUS: 200 Glass Painting 201 Sand Painting 202 Glass Etching 203 Macramé 204 Braiding 205 Recycled items 206 Candles 207 Spun Yarn a. Hand b. Loom 208 Mosaic Wall Art 209 Nature Crafts 210 Batik 211 Wreaths (non-holiday) 212 Angles 213 Pressed Flowers 214 Flower Arrangements 215 Painted Gourds 216 Leatherwork

a. Tooled b. Other 217 Decorative Items a. Picture Frame b. Albums (not padded) c. Note pad 218 Rubber Stamping 219 Scrapbook TOYS: 220 Stuffed 221 Crocheted 222 Woodcraft 223 Knitted 224 Other POTTERY: 230 Wheel-Turned 231 Hand-Turned 232 Other

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CERAMICS: (Glazed or Dry brush or Stained or Bisque): 240 Animals 241 Figurines 242 Wall Hangings 243 Other PAINT BY NUMBER PICTURES (framed): 250 Adult 251 Junior STAIN GLASS: 252 Kit 253 Original PAPER ART: 255 Cards & Notes 256 Quilling 257 Collage 258 Scrapbook (no photo) 259 Calligraphy 260 Paper Cutting 261 Tea bag folding 262 Handmade paper 263 Paper Twist DOLLS: 265 Crochet 266 Soft sculpture 267 Knitted 268 Stuffed 269 Woodcraft 270 Porcelain a. Head & Hands b. Head, Hands & Feet 271 Bottle 272 Other types WOOD WORK 275 Small Article Furniture 276 Home 277 Clock 278 Large Furniture 279 Lawn Ornaments 280 Bird House WOOD CARVING: 281 Small article made with hand tools 282 Hand carved with knife

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CHRISTMAS ITEMS: 290 Bisque 291 Wreaths 292 Knitted 293 Crochet 294 Wood 295 Ornaments 296 Stocking 297 Plastic Canvas 298 Other Items

a. Small b. Large OTHER HOLIDAY ITEMS: 300 Easter 301 Valentines 302 St. Patrick’s 303 July 4th 304 Halloween 305 Thanksgiving 306 Other Holidays JEWELRY: 310 Silver 311 Beaded 312 Gold 313 Costume 314 Ceramic or Clay 315 Mixed 316 Other HOME ACCESSORIES: 320 Sculpture 321 Wood 322 Tin or Metal 323 Soap 324 Handmade ********************************************

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GARDEN DIVISION

RULES: 1. General Rules apply (page 6) and Special rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 3. Exhibits checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday. 4. NO more than one sample of any variety of farm products grown on the same farm may be entered for

premium.

Entry Fee $5.00 per division VEGETABLES: 330 Tomatoes

a. Tomatoes, slicing (3) b. Tomatoes, canning (3) c. Tomatoes, cherry (5) 331 Onions

a. Onions, White w/o tops (3) b. Onions, Yellow w/o tops (3) c. Onions, Purple w/o tops (3)

d. Scallions 332 Cauliflower (1) 333 Cucumbers

a. Cucumbers, slicing (3) b. Cucumbers, pickling (3)

c. Cucumbers, burp-less (3) 334 Watermelon (1) 335 Field pumpkin (1) 336 Cabbage

a. Cabbage, green (1) b. Cabbage, red (1) 337 Beets, w/o top (3) 338 Carrots, w/o tops (5) 339 Cantaloupe (1) 340 Okra (5) 341 Pumpkins, pie (1) 342 Beans

a. Beans, Pinto, green (12 pods) b. Beans, Green (12 pods) c. Beans, Yellow Wax (12 pods) 343 Squash

a. Summer squash, crookneck (3) b. Summer Squash, marrow (zucchini) (3) c. Summer Squash, scalloped (white or green) (3)

d. Winter Squash (1) e. Summer Squash, straight-neck (3)

f. Butternut Squash (1) g. Acorn Squash (1) h. Ornamental Pumpkin Squash (1) i. Spaghetti Squash

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VEGETABLES (cont.): 344 Potatoes

a. Irish Potatoes, red (3) b. Irish Potatoes white (3)

345 Corn a. Sweet Corn, yellow (3) b. Sweet Corn, white (3)

346 English pods (12 pods) 347 Brussels Sprouts (5) 348 Peas

a. Peas, Sugar Snap (12 pods) b. Peas, Black-eyed (12 pods) 349 Egg Plant 350 Soft Neck Garlic 351 Hard Garlic 352 Radish PEPPERS: 370 Green Chili, long pod varieties (3) 371 Bell Peppers (3) 372 Yellow Chili, long pod varieties (3) 373 Green Small pungent type (3) 374 Jalapeno Pepper (5) 375 Red, not dry, small pungent type (3) 376 Yellow, small pungent type (3) 377 Other peppers (3) FRUITS: 380 Plums, eating variety (5) 381 Plums, jelly variety (5) 382 Pears (3) 383 Apples (3) 384 Peaches (3) 385 Other Fruits (3) *****************************************

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BAKED PRODUCTS DIVISION RULES: 1. General rules apply (page 6) and Special Rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 3. Exhibits must be picked up on Wednesday at 5 pm, all but a small amount for display in regards To loaf bread, cakes, and pies. Please tell Superintendents how you wish to dispose of all foods.

Entry Fee $5.00 per division I. Bread exhibits are: 3 rolls or 1 loaf. II. Bread score card:

General Appearance………………….. ..20 pt Size…………………………….5 pt Shape…………………………..5 pt Crust…………………………..10 pt Flavor, Aroma, Taste . …………………. 30 pt Lightness……………. ………………….15 pt Crumb…………………. ………………..35 pt Elastic………………………20 pt Color………………………..10 pt Grain or distribution of gas…..5 pt Total points available…………………..100 pt YEAST BREAD, LOAF: 390 Sourdough 391 Whole Wheat 392 White YEAST BREAD, ROLLS: 393 Parker House 394 Cinnamon 395 Plain 396 Cloverleaf 397 Pecan 398 Crescent 399 Fancy Sweet 400 Whole Wheat 401 Sourdough 402 Other fancy shapes BREAD MACHINE BREAD: 403 Loaf 404 Rolls 405 Any other SPECIALTY BREADS: 406 Swedish Tea 407 Coffee Cake 408 Holiday Bread 409 Any Other

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MISCELLANEOUS BREADS: 410 Muffins (3) 411 Tortillas (3) 412 Biscuits (3) 413 Corn Bread (3) QUICK BREADS, LOAF: 414 Pumpkin 415 Nut Bread 416 Date 417 Orange 418 Cranberry 419 Squash 420 Banana PIES: 421 Apple 422 Pecan 423 Cherry 424 Peach 425 Other CAKES: Icings will be judged on iced cakes-consistency to spread and cut without cracking: smooth; about ¼” thick; light and fluffy; flavor will balanced with that of cake NO MIXES ALLOWED. Cakes are scored by the following scorecard: General appearance………………………..20 pt Size………………………5 pt Shape…………………….5 pt Crust……………………10 pt Flavor, Aroma, Taste………………………35 pt Lightness…………………………………...15 pt Crumb……………………………………...30 pt TOTAL POINTS…………………………100 pt UN-ICED CAKES: 430 Angel Food, White 431 Angel Food, Chocolate 432 Sponge, Chocolate 433 Date 434 Spice 435 Applesauce 436 Sponge, Yellow 437 Chiffon, orange or lemon 438 Chiffon, spice 439 Pound 440 Chiffon, mocha 441 Any Other

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ICED CAKES: 442 Pumpkin 443 Red Velvet 444 White 445 Yellow 446 Banana 447 German Chocolate 448 Devil’s Food any icing 449 Chocolate, Chocolate icing 450 Carmel or Burnt Sugar 451 Applesauce 452 Spice 453 Carrot 454 Sour Cream 455 Nut 456 Any Others DECORATED CAKES: Decorated Cakes may be decorated on a form such as a box, cake pan, etc. This is optional, if exhibitor wishes, they may decorate an actual cake, but only the decorations will be judged, NOT THE CAKE. 460 Children’s Theme 461 Wedding/Anniversary 462 Holiday Theme 463 Any Event 464 Any other theme COOKIES: Cookies are scored by the following scorecard: General Appearance (Uniform in size, shape and well browned)…………………………………. 20 pt Lightness…………………………………. 15 pt Texture (crisp, tender, even grained)…….. 25 pt Flavor (no taste or baking powder or soda, not highly seasoned; well-balanced flavor)………….. 40 pt TOTAL POINTS………………………... 100 pts 470 Sugar (3) 471 Oatmeal (3) 472 Chocolate Drop (3) 473 Chocolate Chip (3) 474 Filled, fruit (3) 475 Coconut Macaroon (3) 476 Ice Box (3) 477 Brownies (3) 478 Nut Cookies (3) 479 Ginger (3) 480 Butter (3) 481 Peanut Butter (3) 482 Cake Mix Cookies (3) 483 Lemon Bars (3) 484 Snicker doodles (3) 485 Any Other (3)

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DOUGHNUTS: 485 Cake, not sugared (3) 486 Raised, not sugared (3) CANDY (a. Microwave or b. Regular): 487 Chocolate Fudge (3) 488 Butterscotch Patties (3) 489 Divinity (3) 490 Peanut Brittle (3) 491 Caramels (3) 492 Taffy (3) 493 Pralines (3) 494 Carmel Fudge (3) 495 Pecan rolls (3) 496 Hard Candy (3) 497 Any Other (3)

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CANNED PRODUCTS DIVISION RULES: 1. General rules apply (page 6) and Special Rules (page 9). 2. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 3. Exhibits checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday. 4. NO more than one sample of any variety of farms products grown on the same farm may be entered for premium. 5. To be shown in standard canning jars only, jars must be clean. SELECTION – Uniform size, shape, ripeness. COLOR – Natural color of vegetables or fruit PACK – Economical and uniform CONDITION OF SOLIDS – Firm and tender CONDITION OF LIQUIDS – Clear

Entry Fee $5.00 per division VEGETABLES: 500 Beets 501 Carrots a. Small b. Sliced 502 Corn, cream style 503 Corn, Whole Kernel 504 Green Beans 505a Green Beans (Pinto) 505b Green Beans (Pinto, Shelled) 506 Greens, any kind 507 Okra 508 Potatoes –

a. cut b. whole

509 Peas, English 510 Peas, Black-eyed Shelled 511 Peas, Black-eyed Snapped 512 Sauerkraut 513 String beans, wax 514 Tomatoes 515 Asparagus 516 Pumpkin FRUITS: 520 Apples 521 Applesauce 522 Apricots 523 Bing Cherries 524 Blackberries 525 Cherries, sweet red 526 Cherries, sour red 527 Peaches

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FRUITS (cont): 528 Pears 529 Plums, red 530 Plums, purple 531 Plums, yellow 532 Raspberries 533 Rhubarb 534 Strawberries RELISH: 540 Barbecue Sauce 541 Beet 542 Catsup 543 Chili Sauce 544 Chow Chow or Piccalilli 545 Corn 546 Cucumber 547 Pepper 548 Spaghetti Sauce 549 Squash 550 Taco Sauce 551 Tomato Sauce 552 Tomato 553 Salsa 554 Other PICKLES: 560 Beet 561 Bread and Butter 562 Cinnamon 563 Dill 564 Green Tomato 565 Kosher Dill 566 Lime 567 Mixed 568 Mustard 569 Okra 570 Onion 571 Pickled Peaches 572 Pickled Peppers 573 Squash 574 Sweets, sliced or chips 575 Sweet whole 576 Watermelon Rind 577 Corn, Small Cob 578 Carrot 579 Dilly Beans 580 Any other PIE FILLINGS: 5800 – a. Apple b. Cherry c. Peach d. Apricot e. Blueberry f. Other

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JELLIES-PRESERVES-BUTTERS-JAMS-MARMALADES-DRIED To be shown in a “regular glass” jar, either tall or small, with good lid, not paraffined MUST BE SEALED. JELLY: 581 Mixed 582 Apricot 583 Apple 584 Crab Apple 585 Cherry 586 Currant 587 Grape 588 Plum 589 Red Raspberry 590 Strawberry 591 Wild Plum 592 Peach 593 Choke Cherry 594 Other PRESERVES: 595 Apricot 596 Blackberry 597 Cherry 598 Crab Apple 599 Peach 600 Pear 601 Plum 602 Raspberry 603 Strawberry 604 Tomato 605 Watermelon 606 Any Other BUTTER and JAMS: Jams have the soft mass of fruit, syrup and of good bright color, Thick and have good consistency. 610 Apple 611 Apricot 612 Blackberry 613 Cherry 614 Grape 615 Peach 616 Plum 617 Red Raspberry 618 Rhubarb 619 Strawberry 620 Any Other

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Butters – Does the butter jelly, is it smooth with good color and not to thick? 621 Apple 622 Apricot 623 Peach 624 Pear 625 Plum 626 Wild Plum 627 Any Other MARMALADES: Soft fruit Jellies containing small pieces of fruit that appear evenly suspended in a transparent jelly. 630 Carrot 631 Orange 632 Cherry 633 Orange-Lemon 634 Orange-Cherry 635 Citrus 636 Strawberry-Pineapple 637 Any Other DRIED: 640 Fruit 641 Vegetable ******************************************

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PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION RULES: 1. Exhibits must be in place by 10:00 am Wednesday. 2. Exhibits will be checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday. 3. In order to encourage beginners, photography is divided into two divisions, professional and amateur. 4. Anyone who sells pictures produced in photographic process will be classified as professional. All others will

be placed in amateur classes. 5. All entries must be mounted or framed without glass and suitable for hanging on a peg board. No saw tooth

hangers, either wire or string. All framing/ mounting must be able to be hung in a fashion that will not fall apart. 6. All entries must be original and the work of the exhibitor but can be finished by a commercial finisher. 7. All exhibits must be taken or completed between previous year fair and current year. 8. All items need to be labeled properly. 9. Failure to comply with requirements could result in item(s) being rejected at check-in. 10. General Rules Apply (page 6) and Special rules (page 9). NOTE: Amateur and Professional categories: Color, Black/White, Digital Color, and Digital Black/White pictures will be in same class but will be judged separately.

Entries must be designated Amateur or Professional. A for Amateur or P for Professional.

CATEGORIES: 700 Portrait 701 Western 702 Still Life 703 Sunset 704 Human Interest 705 Sunrise 706 Landscape 707 Astronomy 708 Flowers 709 Automotive 710 Animal 711 Ranch Life 712 Marine 713 Wildlife 714 Building 715 Windmill 716 Bird 717 Barn 718 Fish

719 Waterfall 720 Insects 721 Rainbow 722 Plant Life 723 Sports 724 Rural America 725 City Life 726 Rodeo 727 Cowboy 728 Other OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY: 735 Photo Book 736 Photo Scrapbook 737 Photo Cards 738 Metal/Tin Photography 739 Other 740 Computer Generated or Enhanced

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WOMEN’S CLUB BOOTH DIVISION

PREMIUMS: 1ST - $10.00, 2ND - $7.50, 3RD & 4th & 5TH Ribbons GENERAL RULES: 1. All booth exhibits must be in place no later than 2:00 pm, Wednesday. Any Exhibit not in place is this department will be barred from competition. 2. Each club may enter a booth in one of the following classes:

a. Educational b. Special Interest c. General Variety Craft RULES: 1. Use effective caption on title sign, short, catchy, appropriate and well placed. 2. Variety of items in exhibit. 3. Quality of items in exhibit. 4. Appropriately, conservatively and neatly decorated. 5. Educational Booth: The booth shall carry out one theme showing a special interest of the club members and

should teach a lesson to those viewing the booth. 6. JUDGING SCORECARD:

A. STOPPING POWER:……………… 30 Points (Does the exhibit cause people to stop, is it unusual, does it have a short, catchy, appropriate, well placed title sign, does it feature one central idea, does it use life, action, color or light)?

B. INTEREST HOLDING ABILITY:.. 30 Points (Makes people stop long enough to read and study material presented. Does subject have good public appeal, is it timely and valuable information, is material conveniently arranged and in logical sequence)?

C. CONVINCING ABILITY:………… 30 Points (Does it tell a story quickly and clearly, will exhibit encourage decision or action, will it stimulate a desire to change a practice or find out more about a subject, will it motivate interest, will people talk about it and remember the exhibit, does it tell where to get further information)?

E. APPEARANCE:……………………. 10 Points (Is it well arranged, neat and simple, are good color combinations pleasing, is correct size lettering used with minimum words, good choice or words, are appropriate symbols and models, etc, used)?

TOTAL POINTS 100 POINTS

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ART DEPARTMENT (Open to Anyone)

1. All entries must be in the hands of the Screening Committee by 10:00 am Wednesday. 2. $5.00 entry per exhibitor. 3. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE framed or mounted or framed suitable for hanging on a peg

board. No saw tooth hangers, either wire or string. All framing/ mounting must be able

to be hung in a fashion that will not fall apart. 4. Committee will classify and place in proper class. 5. An exhibitor may submit two entries in each Category. 6. The entry must be completely original, not a copy, but may have been painted in class. 7. The entry must not be more than two years old, cannot have been exhibited at the Union County Fair prior to

this year. 8. All entries including teenage must be framed with wire for hanging. No saw-teeth hangers will be accepted.

(Children under 12 do not need to frame entry but it would make easier for display). 9. The Fair Association will handle all entries with care; but in no way will be liable to damage or stolen

property. 10. General rules apply (page 6). 11. Entries cannot be removed before 3:00 pm Saturday. 12. Viewers will be able select their favorite exhibit for a “People’s Choice” ribbon 13. NOT required to enter online.

CATEGORIES: A – Adult T – Teenage 300 Oil and Acrylic 301 Watercolor 302 Pastel 303 Pen and Ink 304 Watercolor &Acrylic 305 Pencil 306 Colored Pencil 306a Child 8 and under painting and drawings 306b Child 9-12 paintings and drawings The above classes will be categorized into: A Portrait E Human Interest B Still Life and Flowers F Abstract C Landscape G Seascape D Animal and Bird H Buildings

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DIVISION III JUNIOR DIVISION

INSIDE EXHIBITS Home Economics/General:

General Rules 4-H Project Exhibit Rules

4-H Home Economics page 34-37 Creative Fun for 9 yrs olds Clothing Quilting

Creative Arts page 37-44

Leathercraft Braiding Weaving Embroidery Fibercraft Cross Stitch Crochet Needlepoint

Macrame Knitting Ceramics Photography Duded Up Denim Jewelry Making Origami

Home Management Creative Living Consumer page 45 Creative Living

Arts & Crafts Food & Nutrition page 46-49

Fun with 4-H Foods Quick Meals Super Snacking Foods, Friends, Fun Adventures with Foods Outdoor Cooking Baking Dairy Foods

Food Preservation page 49-50 Engineering Science page 51-54

Welding Small Engines Wood Science Rocketry Electric Robotics Small Engines

Natural Science page 55 Entomology Shooting sports Wildlife Sports Fishing

Creative Living page 56 Housing and Interior Consumer Education

Family Life Horticulture and Agronomy page 57-58

Plant & Soil Science Gardening Forestry

Animal Science page 58 Personal Growth page 59-60

Welcome to 4-H Leadership New Mexico Round-up Computer New Mexico Flavor Public Speaking Uniquely New Mexico Digital Story Health and Safety Citizenship

Open Junior Home Ec. Page 61-63

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4-H PROJECT EXHIBITS HOME ECONOMICS AND HANDICRAFTS

Superintendent: Talisha Valdez Must be a 4-Her in good standing in Union County

NEW ENTRY DEADLINES ONLINE FOR 4-H INDOOR EXHIBITS AND ALL LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

ALL 4-H TIN BARN ENTRIES WILL BE ENTERED ONLINE BY AUGUST 1.

1. Exhibits to be checked in between 9:00 am and 10:00 am Wednesday. 2. General Rules apply. (page 6) 3. ALL Exhibits MUST match 4-H requirements. Please make sure to meet the requirements of the project. (See 4-H Green Sheets for requirements) 4. Entry fee $5.00 per person 5. Projects which require more than one article to be complete: If you do not have all the articles, each article will be judged on its own merit but will not be eligible to count for any awards or to continue on to another fair. Complete projects are required to be eligible to be judged after which each class is judged on it merit. 6. Exhibits are to be checked out at 4:00 pm Saturday. 7. 4-Hers must be enrolled in the project or activity, exhibits must meet project requirements. 8. The judge is instructed not to award prizes unless the articles are deemed worthy or merit. 9. All exhibits must be current year 4-H work and done by the exhibitor. 10. Attention Baking Exhibitors – you may pick up your surplus food between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Wednesday, all but a small portion which will be left for display in regard to loaf bread, nut bread, coffee-cakes, cakes. After 4:00 pm, Superintendent will dispose of unclaimed items. 11. All baking goods need to be brought to the fairgrounds in a zip lock type bag on a small white plate if

it is a loaf on a pig white plate. 12. Posters no longer than 14 x 22” Diplay Boards no larger than 18 x 28” other Exhibit Boards no larger than 24x24.. 13. In all Self-Determined projects – exhibit plus record sheet must be exhibited. 14. Ribbons will be given for 1st through 5th places. 15. Articles listed with an asterisk (*) will not be eligible for the New Mexico State Fair (NMSF). 16. Do NOT Remove 1st place items from Fair grounds unless these items do not qualify for state fair.

First 1st place items will be taken to NMSF.

Exhibit Sizing Guidelines: (PLEASE READ GREEN SHEETS)

a. Posters-may be no larger than 14 x 22 inches (this is half of a standard sheet of poster board). Posters are defined as any flat paper, foam board, cardboard, or other backing appropriate for hanging on the wall for display. Flat items placed on placed stands or with stands attached will be considered posters and the stands will not be utilized for display.

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b. Display Boards- may be no larger than 18 x 48 inches (this is a small size display board, or half of a standard display board.) Display boards are defined as scored, freestanding science boards that may be purchased at any school supply store. These are boards made freestanding by the sides being folded in slightly.

c. Other Exhibit Boards-bases for three dimensional vertical displays may be no larger than 24 x 24 inches. A vertical display is defined as an exhibit with a solid base were the exhibit itself rises up. This would apply to small engines, Self-Determined, or any other appropriate 3-D Display.

d. Project Specific Boards-Some project boards are given specific measurements within the project. For example, Leathercraft and braiding have guidelines in the project book. If an exhibit is defined by the project book that is the rule members must follow.

E. Photography Exhibits-See specific sizing guidelines under the Photography Section. Photos may be mounted or matted with a material strong enough to withstand transport and display (cardboard, mat board, poster board, etc). We are not responsible for lost or damaged photos – please keep a copy of all prints submitted.

Exhibited in the “tin barn” – east side of fair barn Note: All 4-H exhibits will be judged by age as a set forth by 4-H rules.

Lot N - Novice Lot J - Junior Lot S - Senior

SPECIAL AWARDS

There will be cash awards given in this division instead of premiums. The awards will be based on a point system: 1st – 5 pts, 2nd – 4 pts, 3rd – 3 pts, 4th – 2 pts, 5th – 1 pts. The exhibitor with the highest number of points will win: 1st - $25.00 2nd $15.00 3rd - $10.00 These awards will be given in two divisions:

4-H Home Economics and 4-H Handicrafts. Points from one division are clearly marked in the fair book 4-H Home Economics and 4-H Handicrafts. These awards will be based on a Maximum of 10 (ten) entries in each division. This will make the awards more on quality and not quantity. Exhibitors need to declare which entries will count toward points if they have more than 10 entries in any one division. These entries need to be entered on an additional entry blank to save confusion.

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4-H HOME ECONOMICS CREATIVE FUN FOR 9 YEAR OLDS: *Union County Project Only* C-25 Apron C-26 a (3) No Bake Cookies b (3) Confetti Chews c (3) Chocolate Whirls d (3) Orange Tumbles e (3) Ribbon Bars C-27 Mini Tack Board * Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair.

CLOTHING

SEWING I: Clothing – two of the following required: 1100 Sewing Tool Kit 1101 Simple Gathered Skirt 1102 Quick and Easy Tote Bag 1103 Scrunchie C-1100 Other Beginning Items SEWING II: Clothing – Two of the following: 1104 Patchwork Pillow 1105 Handy Dandy Apron 1106 X-tra Special Shirt 1107 X-citing pants or shorts MIX AND MATCH I: Required: Exhibit at least one completed outfit with either: one, two, or three-piece outfit of woven fabric. Must use three of the following construction techniques collar without band, buttons and button holes, 2 inseam pockets, faced neckline, interfacing in front placket/collar/facing. NO Zipper in garments 1108 Sam the Slinky Snake 1109 Skirt and Top 1110 Vest and Skirt/pants 1111 Pants/Shorts and Top 1112 Jumper and Top MIX AND MATCH II: Required a two or three-piece outfit. One completed outfit with one item that must have a lapped or centered zipper and at least two construction skills: darts, gathers, sleeve (set-in, raglan, puffed or other), attached/seamed waistline, sleeve band and continuous placket, pleats.

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1113 Top and skirt 1114 Top and pants/shorts 1115 Jumper and top 1116 Outfit with 3 pieces 1117 Vest and pant/shirt LET’S MAKE A T-Shirt: 1118 Let’s make a T-shirt SEW AND GO: Novice: Quick sack. Junior: Quick Sack or Handy Duffle Bag or both. Senior: Jumbo garment bag, Super duffle bag or both. 1119 Quick sack 1120 Jumbo garment bag 1121 Handy Duffle bag 1122 Super Duffle bag CREATIVE TOUCHES: Exhibit one of the following: 1123 Embellished shirt-denim, sweatshirt, or T-shirt using techniques in project book 1124 Embellished jacket 1125 Embellished vest 1126 Embellished pants 1127 Accessories – decorated tote bag, shoes, hat, socks SERGER: Exhibit tone of the following: 1169 Tissue Holder Cover 1170 Eye Glasses Case 1171 Book Cover 1172 Tote Bag 1173 T-shirt 1174 Running Shorts 1175 T-shirt Dress 1176 Half Slip 1177 Fringed skirt and shawl 1178 Scarf 1179 Placements mats and napkins (Set of 4) 1180 Advanced Garment 1181 Self -Determined with record sheet

SENIOR CLOTHING – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CASUAL WEAR: Exhibit at least one of the following: 1128 Casual Dress 1 or 2 pc 1129 Pants or slacks with blouse or shirt(2pcs) 1130 Shorts and top (2 pcs)

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1131 Skirt and top (2 pcs) 1132 Jumper and blouse (2 pcs) 1133 Jumpsuit COORDINATES: Exhibit at least one of the following: 1134 Coordinates – Skirt/short/pants/vest/jacket/ dress (3 pieces) 1135 Coordinates – Skirt/short/pants/vest/jacket/ dress (4 pieces) DRESS-UP ATTIRE: Exhibit at least one of the following: 1138 Dress (non-formal) 1139 Suit (at least 2 pieces) 1140 Dress and jacket (2 pieces) FORMAL WEAR: Construct an after-six, formal or prom outfit. 1141 Prom dress or bridesmaid dress – short 1142 Prom dress or bridesmaid dress – long 1143 Wedding Dress 1144 Tuxedo 1145 Cutaway coat and slacks CREATIVE DESIGN: All garments must be original design or adaption of the exhibitor. 1146 Shirt/Blouse/Top 1147 Pants/Shorts/Skirt 1148 Dress 1149 Two piece outfit: shirt and pants or skirt 1150 Three piece outfit: jacket, shirt, and pants or skirt

FASHION MAGIC SERIES (Pilot) Senior level: Exhibit one of the following FASHION MAGIC WARDROBE PLANNING: 1164 Planning Notebook and Clothing ensemble 1165 Wardrobe Planning Exhibit FASHION MAGIC CLOTHING COORDINATION: 1166 Coordination Notebook and clothing ensemble 1167 Coordinated Outfit FASHION CONSUMERISM AND CAREERS: 1168 Fashion Consumerism and careers

QUILTING: 1182 Quick & Easy Throw 1183 Rag Throw

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1184 Large Rag Quilt 1185 Rail Fence Throw – quilted by member (tied, hand or machine quilted) 1186 Rail Fence Throw – quilted by other 1187 Rail Fence Quilt - quilted by member (tied, hand or machine quilted) 1188 Rail Fence Quilt – quilted by other 1189 9-Patch Throw - quilted by member (tied, hand or machine quilted) 1190 9-Patch Throw – quilted by other 1191 9-Patch Quilt - quilted by member (tied, hand or machine quilted) 1192 9-Patch Quilt – quilted by other 1193 Quick & Easy Pillowcase 1194 Rag Quilt Pillow 1195 Rail Fence Pillow 1196 9-Patch Pillow 1198 * Self-determined Advanced Quilting exhibit including Self-Determined Record Sheet CREATIVE ARTS

LEATHERCRAFT Label your display with the correct information *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT I: Leathercraft I - NO Carving and NO use of swivel knife . Use coasters to show progression. The coasters should be show skills that are building from the previous coaster and must use the same pattern to show the progress. 705 Practice Board: on a 12”x18”x1/8”or ¼” piece of pegboard, attach items that illustrate the skills learned and show a progression. Label each item/scrap with the date it was done and the skill it shows. Top Row: Attach early pieces that show stamping, finishing, lacing (one or two of each as space allows. Include a whipstitch and a running stitch. Second Row: Attach a practice piece completed later that shows how you have improved your skills. Must complete three articles of the article below, two of which include lacing. 700 Coaster 701 Dog Collar 702 Coin Purse 703 Knife Sheath 704 Other stamped item *C-700 comb case *C-700A bag tag *C-700B key case *C-700C bookmark UNIT II: Leathercraft II 706 Exhibit board with samples and two complete articles which include lacing at least one of which is double loop lacing.

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A. Exhibit Board: on a 12”x18”x1/8”or ¼” preferable piece of pegboard, to which the following is attached, each of the following steps shown on a separate leather sample: 1. Carving use of swivel knife. 2. Use of seeder, pear shader, camouflage, and veiner. 3. Use of beveler and backgrounder. 4. Completely tooled sample with decorative cuts. 5. Finish samples using clear finish only.

B. Snap Fastener. C. Two completed articles which include lacing (at least one with double loop lacing). The following may be exhibited separately but will not qualify for NMSF.

Roper wallet/check book cover Money clipper wallet Belt Purse Wristband Knife pouch Bookmark Any Other

UNIT III and advanced: Leathercraft III One completed article or set which includes at least three of the major skills listed: Inverted carving, color application, lining, buck stitching or hand stitching. 707 Wallet/check book cover 708 Belt 709 Chaps/chinks 710 Purse/bag 711 Notebook/portfolio/tablet case 712 Home or office accessory 713 Tack & saddle 714 Gun cases/holsters 715 Saddle 716 Any other small 717 Any other large Self Determined 718 Advanced Leathercraft exhibit including SD record form.

BRAIDING:

UNIT I: Exhibit board, should be 14 x 20 x 1/8” or ¼” (preferably peg board), with samples at least 6” long and three completed articles which may be attached only board qualifies for NMSF. 725 Exhibit board with attached samples.

1. 3 strand wall knot 2. 4 strand wall knot 3. 3 plait braid with burned end 4. 4 plait flat with burned end

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5. 4 plait flat braid with a 3 plait split out and back in 6. 4 plait round braid with wall knot tied at both ends 7. 3 completed articles – attached to board, these 3 articles can be tagged individual for

judging also. Three of the following articles must be completed, and if the board wins, will continue to NMSF. Individual articles below do not qualify for the NMSF. *725-C Completed Article options: a. 3 plait key chain b. 4 plait head band c. 4 plait book marker d. 3 plait split reins e. 4 plait dog leash f. 4 plait dog collar g. 4 plait jump rope h. 4 plait round hat band i. 4 plait bracelet j. 4 plait sheep and goat halter UNIT II: 726 Exhibit board same size as Unit I with the following samples.

1. 5 plait flat braid. 2. 6 plait flat braid. 3. 6 plait split braid. 4. 8 plait braid. 5. 8 plait split 6. 10 plaid sisal with fluffed ends 7. 10 plait braid 8. 8 plaid sample of your own design. 9. 6 plaid sample of own design. 10. 4 plaid loop end 11. 3 Completed Articles – DO NOT attach.

The following articles may be entered in addition to the above, this is strictly optional. The following exhibits are not eligible for the NMSF. *726- C Completed Article options:

a. Lead Shank 4 plait switch b. 6 plait dog collar c. 4 Plait switch dog leash d. 3 plait spiral trivet e. 3 plait napkin ring f. 8 plait wall hanging g. 4 plait flat and round tie down headstall h. 8 plait belt i. 4 plait roping rein j. 8 plait tied down strap k. 8 plait headstall split

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UNIT III: Advanced Belt Braiding 727 Suggested types of belts: 4 plait, 6 plait, 8 plait, 10 plait, 12 plait, 14 plait, 4 plait round and flat combination, 6 plait round and flat combinations, 8 plait round and flat combination. Belts may include buck or whip stitches and/or conchos. Use your imagination. 728 Self-Determined advanced braiding exhibit including SD project sheet. WEAVING: UNIT I: 831 Constructed Loom UNIT II: 832 Woven coasters UNIT III: 833 Woven Placemat UNIT IV: 834 Self determined project plus record sheet

EMBROIDERY

On plain woven cloth using cotton embroidery floss or washable 4 ply yarn, exhibits the following articles using at least 5 basic stitches in each.(Items taken to NMSF must have a record sheet attached). UNIT I: Must exhibit at least two articles. 800 Article for self: shirt, pants, purse, scarf, vest, etc. 801 Article for home: pillow top, placemat and napkin, pillowcase, picture, etc. UNIT II: Exhibit an article which shows at least one of the following: 802 Appropriate use of at least 10 basic stitches using at least two types of yarn. C-802 *Finishing techniques appropriate for the background fabrics used for the projects. C-803 *Article or original design (attach pattern). UNIT III: Exhibit one article in each of the following classes: 803 Article using Colcha or crewel for yourself. 804 Article using Crewel or colcha for your home. *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair.

FIBERCRAFT

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CROSS-STITCH

UNIT I: Exhibit one of the following: 805 Scarf, cap, or beret using pre-stamped design 806 Pillow using embroidery transfer design UNIT II: Exhibit one of the following: 807 Article on even weave from charted design 808 Article on gingham from charted design 809 Article on perforated paper from charted design UNIT III: Exhibit one of the following: 810 Article with design charted from a picture 811 Article with design from an original chart 812 Article done in Assisi

CROCHET

UNIT I: Both required using a 4-ply yarn and crochet thread: 819 Article using single and double crochet stitches 820 Article using granny square design UNIT II: Both required: 821 Article of yarn using basic crochet stitches and one or more pattern stitches 822 Article of threat using basic stitches and one or more pattern stitches UNIT III: One item required: 823 An afghan, shawl, scarf, throw using one or a combination of afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace.

NEEDLEPOINT Articles from kits (book cover, eyeglass cover, small picture, pin cushion, belt, doorstop cover or other item.) If items go to NMSF a record form must be attached. UNIT I: Exhibit two articles – from kits or other items: 813 Design article in half cross-stitch 814 Design article in half cross-stitch and continental stitch UNIT II: Exhibit two articles:

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815 Sample with 12 stitch variations: picture, pillow top, book cover or other item 816 Knife-edge pillow or picture with at least 6 stitch variations UNIT III: Exhibit at least one of the following: 817 Article in Bargello, Florentine, Hungarian, Parisian, brick or upright Gobelin stitch 818 Article using at least 5 slanted and 2 straight stitch variations

MACRAME

If articles are taken on to NMSF record sheet must be attached. UNIT I: 824 Two small articles illustrated square and half hitch knots and their variations. UNIT II: 825 Two articles using different knots or knot variations. Use a different yarn for each article. UNIT III: 826 Article of original design with chart

KNITTING

827 Unit 1 – two small articles, basic knitting stitches 828 Unit II – two knitting articles 829 Unit III – garment or large article 830 Unit III – mitten, socks or hat knitted

CERAMICS UNIT I, II or III: Exhibit at least one article in the unit you are in: 900 One glazed item 901 One under-glazed item – a ceramic color was used under a glaze 902 One over-glazed item – decorative finish was fired on a glazed surface 903 One unfired finish item – stains, dry brush, gold leaf, air brush, etc. 904 One hand molded clay item 905 One green-ware adaptation item 906 Self-Determined Advanced Ceramics with record sheet form

PHOTOGRAPHY: Single photograph (3 1/2"x 5", 4"x6", or 5"x7" prints) must be mounted

26 on an 8" x 10" backing without frames or glass, captioned.

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Sets of photographs (3 1/2"x5"or 4"x6") 2 or 3 photographs should be mounted on an 11" x14" backing without frames or glass, with a caption for each photo.

Sets of 4 or 5 photographs (3 1/2 x 5” or 4”x6” prints) should be mounted on a 14” x 22” backing without frames or glass with a caption for each photo.

Backing needs to be sturdy enough to support photo and travel well UNIT I – FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: Exhibit three of the following: 1000 Set of two portraits (same individual- Using same landscape/using same portrait position) 1001 a Set of 2 Shadow Photos (1 with casting shadow/1 with shadow only) 1002 Trick Photo 1003 Same subject taken front, back, side and top lighting (4 photos) 1004 Set of Birds eye view and Bugs eye view photos (2 photos) 1005 Black and White photo 1006 Flash photo 1007 Macro Photo 1008 Selfie Photo UNIT II – CONTROLLING THE IMAGE: Exhibit three of the following: 1009 Photo showing good composition 1010 Action Photo 1011 Photo set taken at night 1012 Silhouette Photo 1013 Set of 5 photos that build a photo UNIT III – MASTERING PHOTOGRAPY: Exhibit three of the following: 1014 Reflection Photo 1015 Still-life photo 1016 Portrait Photo 1017 Display of 3 photos for a marketing brochure 1018 Exhibit of 5 specialty photos (photos using special lens, special effects, lighting and/or other specialized equipment labelled for techniques) DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Exhibit three of the following: 1020 Display of your five (5) favorite photos with captions 1021 Display of three (3) news events 1022 Color photo converted to black and white-must include original photo 1023 Black and white photo with some color added-Must include original b/w photo 1024 Photo with added vignette and background must include original photo 1025 Photo documenting a 4-H event with caption SELF-DETERMINED – ADVANCED: 1029 Exhibit including Self-Determined Record Sheet SCRAPBOOKING: Exhibit two of the following:

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1030 One scrapbook page is an 8.5” x 11” or 12” x 12” format 1031 Two scrapbook pages in a 8.5” x 11” or 12” x 12” format that go together in a set (a two page spread) 1032 One completed theme album of any size 1033 One completed gift album of any size 1034 One covered photo album 1035 Self-determined Advanced Scrapbooking exhibit including Self-determined Record Sheet

DUDED UP DENIM:

Exhibit two of the following: 1040 Pocket Purse 1041 Pot Holder 1042 Apron 1043 Pocket Frame 1044 Magnetic Board 1045 Rag Quilt 1046 Any other item from the project book.

JEWELRY MAKING You must exhibit 3 of the following 1050 Pair of Earrings 1051 Keychain 1052 Leather Bracelet 1053 Necklace 1054 Bookmark 1055 One complete set: including earrings, necklace and bracelet 1056 Jewelry Business Portfolio: including business name, logo, outline of 5 step marketing plan and product pricing worksheets 1057 Other item using memory wire, elastic bead cord or flex bead cord 1058 Self-determined Advanced Jewelry exhibit including Self-Determined Record Sheet

Origami You must exhibit 1 of the following 1070 Origami Exhibit – types of paper, techniques, history, etc 1071 Origami House 1072 Origami Piano 1073 Origami Crane 1074 Origami Ball 1075 Origami Four Leaf Clover 1076 Origami Item not in project manual

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HOME MANAGEMENT/CREATIVELIVING CONSUMER ED

*Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. CREATIVE LIVING: Exhibit at least two of the following: 1600 Stenciled item 1601 Framed Fabric 1602 Simple Covered Can 1603 Advanced covered can 1604 Mini tack board 1605 Mounted Poster 1606 Covered book 1607 Covered brick doorstop/bookend 1608 Articles for living room 1609 Articles for bedroom 1610 Articles for kitchen 1611 Articles for bathroom 1612 Articles for specialty room 1613 Self-determined

Arts and Crafts:

ALL Arts and Crafts must contain the Self-determined form when the projects are entered at County and State Fair.

1800 Arts items such as paintings, sketches, sculpture 1801 Crafts Other handmade craft items not appropriate in any other category 1802 Hobby Crafts Other craft kit items (models, construction bocks ect.) not appropriate in any

other category

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FOOD & NUTRITION

FUN WITH 4-H FOODS: C-198 3 no bake peanut butter cookies C-199 Small individual fruit cobbler C-200 Granola (1/2 pint jar) C-201 Whole wheat biscuits (3) C-202 Pretzels (3) SUPER SNACKING: 1225 Completed super snack record form 1226 Super snacking exhibit 1230 Self-Determined with record sheet ADVENTURES WITH FOODS: Exhibit at least two of the following: 1200 Trail Mix in ½ pint jar 1201 Butterscotch fingers (3) 1202 Oatmeal cookies (3) 1203 Peanut Butter Cookies (3) 1204 Completed project book QUICK MEALS: Exhibit at least two of the following: 1205 Spice Granola Cereal ½ pint jar 1206 Breakfast bars (3) 1207 Oatmeal applesauce cookies (3) 1208 Menu for a day (mounted) 1209 Completed project workbook FOOD, FRIENDS, FUN: Exhibit at least two of the followings: 1210 Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins (3) 1211 Plan a Party Guide (mounted on Firm paper) 1212 Gift from Kitchen 1213 Completed project workbook OUTDOOR COOKING Unit 1 –on the Grill Must exhibit one of the following: 1214 Grilling exhibit 1215 Grilling Recipe (original or adapted mounted on firm paper 8 ½ x 11) 1216 Grilling Menu Planning Worksheet Unit II- Going Dutch

1217 Dutch oven exhibit 1218 Dutch Oven Recipe (original or adapted- mounted on firm paper 8½” x 11)

1219 Completed Dutch oven menu planning worksheet.

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BAKING (Food and Nutrition) UNIT I: Exhibit at least two of the following: 1300 3 Biscuits 1301 3 Plain muffins 1302 3 Chocolate Chip cookies 1303 Sugar Cookies (round, plain, un-iced) *C-1300 3 Chocolate Drop cookies *C-1300-A 3 Peanut Butter cookies *C-1300-B 3 Oatmeal cookies *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT II: Exhibit at least two of the following: 1304 Banana Nut Bread loaf 1305 Quick Coffee Cake (two 2”x2” squares) 1306 Three (3) Brown Sugar nut Cookies 1307 3 Jam Thumbprint cookies 1308 2 Plain Brownies (two 2”x2” squares) 1309 Cornbread (two 2”x2” squares) *C-1301 Zucchini Bread loaf *C-1301-A 3 Peanut Butter Blossoms *C-1301-B 3 Butterscotch Bars (three 3”x3”squares) *C-1301-C Gingerbread (one 3”x3” square) *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT III Breads: Exhibit at least two of the following: 1310 3 Cinnamon Rolls iced 1311 3 whole wheat refrigerator rolls 1312 1 9x5 loaf white yeast bread 1313 3 crescent rolls 1314 3 Angel Biscuits 1315 1 loaf or 3 rolls of any other specialty bread PIES AND PASTRIES: Exhibit at least two of the following: 1316 One 8” or 9” double crust peach or apricot 1317 One 8” or 9” Berry Pie 1318 Two fruit filled turnovers empanadas 1319 One 8” or 9” Apple Pie *C-1316 8” Pie Crust CAKES: Must choose at least one: 1320 8” or 9” round yellow cake, unfrosted 1321 White or Yellow 2-Layer Cake with plain butter cream frosting 1322 Chocolate 2-Layer Cake with Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting 1323 Sponge Cake Unfrosted

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1324 Angel Food Cake Unfrosted 1325 Pound Cake Unfrosted 1326 German Chocolate Cake 1327 Jelly Roll 1328 Apple Bundt Cake – unfrosted *C-1320 any other specialty cake or every day cake *C-1320-A any other everyday cake CAKE DECORATING: All entries must be real cakes (no forms or foam) and will be cut and tasted for judging. Exhibit one of the following: 1340 Unit 1- One decorated single layer cake: 8”-9” round, square or 9x13 using edible decorations, no decorator tips, character pans or cut up cakes. 1341 Unit 2 –One decorated single layer cake using writing, leaf and star tips. 1342 Unit 3 – One decorated two layered cake using the 4-5 tips writing, leaf and star tips in decorating, a side border and demonstrate figure piping. Unit 4 – Unit 5 - Unit 6 1343 One decorated character cake which resembles the shape of a character or object made without cutting. 1344 Three (3) decorated cupcakes of a similar design or theme. 1345 Character or design using a single layer of cupcakes on one cake board no larger than 9”x13” 1346 One decorated cup-up cake using three different types of tips (frosting, edible materials-including royal icing and fondant are allowed) (internal non-edible supports allowed, but must not show.) Unit 7 – Unit 8 - Unit 9 1347 One two-layer 8”, 9” or 10” cake using a minimum of one flat surface flower, one flower made on a flat flower nail, one border and one side trim. 1348 One decorated two-layer 8”, 9” or 10” cake using fondant and gum paste decorations as well as any skills from Units 3-7. 1349 One Decorated two layer 8”, 9”, or 10” cake using string work flower(s) made on a lilly flower nail and border. Unit 10 – Unit 11 - Unit 12 (Seniors Only) 1350 One decorated cake of three or more tiers of graduated sizes, using supports and separator plates. Pillars may be used, but are not required. A border is required. 1351 One molded or shaped object may be on a decorated cake or an independent display in a case (no larger than 10 inches) to protect the item from harm. 1352 One detailed notebook describing your cake decoration project including goals, plans, accomplishments, evaluations and photos.

DAIRY FOODS

UNIT I MILK: Exhibit one of the following: 1400 Buttermilk Cornbread (1) 3” piece 1401 Oatmeal cookies (3) 1402 Complete project book UNIT II ICE CREAM:

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Exhibit one of the following: 1403 Granola cookies (3) 1404 Completed project book UNIT III CHEESE: Exhibit one of the following: 1405 Cheese Sticks 1406 Completed project book

FOOD PRESERVATION

1. Label jars on the side with name of product and the year of the project work. 2. Put this label one inch from the bottom of the jar. 3. Jars should be standard canning jars. Clean lids with no rust. FOODS FOR THE FUTURE UNIT I: FREEZING 1500 Home Freezer Inventory Record 1501 Menu Plan for 3 meals using frozen food in your freezer inventory (8 ½”x11”) DRYING: Exhibit at least one of the four posters: 1502 Poster to which 2 samples of different dried fruits are attached. Each sample should be in a small zip lock plastic bag and should contain about ¼ cup dried fruit. Label each fruit sample with drying method used and date. 1503 Poster to which 2 samples of either different fruit or dried vegetables are attached. Each sample should be in a small zip lock plastic bag and should contain a strip of square of fruit leather and 4” x 4”. Label each fruit with drying method used and date. 1504 Poster to which 2 samples of different dried vegetables are attached. Each sample should be in a zip lock bag and should contain at least ¼ cup of vegetables. Label drying method and date prepared. 1505 Poster to which 2 samples of different dried herbs attached. Each sample should be in a ziplock bag and should contain at least ¼ cup of dried herbs (only leaves, no stems, whole, chopped or crumbled). FOOD FOR THE FUTURE UNIT II: WATER BATH CANNING VEGETABLES: Exhibit at least three of the following: Pickles 1506 Relish 1507 Bread & Butter 1508 Fresh pack dill pickles Tomatoes

1509 Tomatoes, in juice 1510 Tomato Salsa

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Fruit: 1511 Peaches

Apricots Nectarins Pears

1512 Berries 1513 Cherries 1514 Any variety jelly 1515 Any variety jam 1516 No sugar jelly or jam

FOODS FOR THE FUTURE III: PRESSURE COOKING: Exhibit at least three of the following in standard canning jars: 1517 Green Beans 1518 Chile Peppers 1519 Corn, Whole Kernel 1520 Carrots 1521 Green Peas 1522 Spaghetti Sauce without meat 1523 Dried beans or peas SELF-DETERMINED FOOD PRESERVATION: 1524 Exhibit plus record sheet

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ENGINEERING SCIENCE

WELDING UNIT I: No grinding or cleanup of cutting done in Unit I. Exhibit at least two of the following: 325 Exhibit name plate no larger than 12” x 24” x 1/4” or 3/16 ” thick 326 Silhouettes (set of 4 animals) ¼” or 3/16” thick (4 NRA small bore rifle regulation animals) 327 4-H Clover no larger than 12” across by ¼” or 3/16 thick – Do not grind or clean up the cutting on these projects. (wire brush only). UNT II: Exhibit at least one of the following: 328 Skill Plate 329 Adjustable saw horse SELF-DETERMINED WELDING: 330 Advanced Welding Exhibit including SD project form

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WOOD SCIENCE:

Articles for Unit I, II, III for self, home and workshop, must be chosen from list. *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT I- Measuring Up: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 336 Flower Box 337 Napkin or Letter Holder 338 Picture frame 339 Unit I project book *C336 Wire Wigley *C336a Nail point design *C336b Sand paper block *C336c Horse show tie rack *C336d Nest shelf for robins *C336e Stilts *C336f Coping saw puzzle UNIT II- Making the Cut: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 340 Napkin or letter holder

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341 Bird house 342 Foot Stool 343 Unit II project book C-340 Shifting pyramid game *C-340a 4-H Key holder *C-340b 4-H Book ends *C-340c Cutting board *C-340d Book rack *C-340e Tool box UNIT III- Nailing it Together: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 344 Bookcase 345 Learning Tree Jigsaw Puzzle 346 Box of many uses 347 Unit III project book *C-344 Get Along little Doggie *C-344a Medicine cabinet barn *C-344b Shoe shine box *C-344c Saw horse *C-344d Perky door knocker *C-344e Garage creeper *C-344f Box hockey *C-344g Sandbox *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT IV- Finishing it Up: Must exhibit at least one of the following: 348 Name plate with inlay and overlay 349 Step Stool/Chair 350 Table top Hockey Game 351 Unit IV project book

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ELECTRIC *Items are not eligible for the New Mexico State Fair UNIT I: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 300 Flashlight 301 Simple switch 302 Electromagnet 303 Completed Magic of Electricity project book

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UNIT II: Must exhibit at least two of the following: 304 Complete Simple Circuit demonstrating DC and AC current *C304 Simple electric meter 305 Parallel Circuit Board proper symbols 306 Series Circuit board proper symbols *C304a Galvanoscope 307 Battery Alarm *C304b Telegraph Station 308 Complete Investigating Electricity project book UNIT III: Must exhibit at least one of the following: *C310 Extension cord 309 Exhibit of various electrical wires labeled with gauge, type and usage *C310a Display of splices 310 Poster demonstrating 3 major types of light bulb *C310b Trouble light *C310c Test lamp 311 Poster showing circuits and swatches of the floor plan of your home including receptacles & fixtures label with proper symbols 312 Completed Wired for Power Project Book UNIT IV: Must exhibit at least one of the following: *C313 Meter reading poster *C313a Solar hot dog cooker *C313b Lamp 313 Circuit using diodes. Label all parts with proper symbols *C313c Appliance survey *C313d Service Chart 314 Circuit that intermittently flashes the LED 315 A 6 to 8 Watt Amplifier SELF-DETERMINED ELECTRIC: 317 Self-determined project and record sheet

Small Engine I & II

Unit I 318 Crank it up – exhibit 319 Crank it up – Complete project workbook Unit II 320 Warm it up – exhibit 321 Warm it up – completed project workbook

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Unit III 322 Tune it up – exhibit 323 Tune it up – completed project workbook – self determined project 324 Self-determined project and record sheet

ROCKETRY UNIT I: Exhibit at least one of the following: 331 Skill Level I Model rocket. 332 Skill II level rocket UNIT II: Exhibit at least one of the following: 333 Model rocket – Multi Stages 334 Rocketry Exhibitor SELF-DETERMINED ROCKETRY: 335 Advanced rocket project and SD record sheet

ROBOTICS

360 Self determined robotics exhibit

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NATURAL SCIENCE

ENTOMOLOGY UNIT I: 200 Entomology I exhibit (not an insect collection) UNIT II: 201 Exhibit Insect Collection (20 specimens from at least 5 Different orders). UNIT III: 202 Exhibit Insect Collection (30 specimens from at least 10 Different orders). UNIT IV: 203 Exhibit Insect Collection (30 specimens from at least 10 Different orders). UNIT V: 204 Exhibit Insect Collection (30 specimens from at least 10 Different orders). SELF-DETERMINED ENTOMOLOGY: 205 Advanced Entomology exhibit including SD project record form. Wildlife 206 Unit I-Discovering Wildlife in New Mexico exhibit 207 Unit II-Small Game of New Mexico exhibit 208 Unit III-Waterfowl Management exhibit 209 Unit IV-Big Game of New Mexico exhibit 210 Furbearers Exhibit 211 Self-Determined Rifle/Shotgun/Pistol SHOOTING SPORTS: - If you did not enter County Shooting Contest you must exhibit one of the following. 220 Rifle exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques 221 Completed Rifle Member Record Book (100.F-38 N-16) 222 Pistol exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques 223 Shotgun exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques 224 Completed Shotgun Member Record Book (100.F-40 N-18) 225 Archery exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques 226 Completed Archery Member Record Book (100.F-41A) 227 Muzzleloading exhibit showing terms, history, parts, equipment or techniques 228 Completed Muzzleloading Member Record Book (100.F-44 N-18) 229 Self-determined advanced Shooting Sports exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Sheet SPORTS FISHING (optional) 240 Poster showing common sports fishing species found in Union County and the water where they can be found 241 Exhibit on fishing safety 242 Exhibit using rope to demonstrate tying the common knots used on fishing 243 One artificial fly or lure crafted by the member with a poster describing which fish

and the conditions the fly is designed for and how to use the tackle properly

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244 Self-Determined project with record sheet

CREATIVE LIVING:

UNIT I - HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN: Exhibit two of the following: 1600 Stenciled Item 1601 Framed fabric 1602 Simple covered can 1603 Advanced covered can 1604 Mini-tack board 1605 Mounted Poster 1606 Covered Box 1607 Covered brick doorstep/bookends 1608 Article for living room 1609 Article for bedroom 1610 Article for kitchen 1611 Article for bathroom 1612 Article for Specialty Room 1613 Self-Determined advanced housing/Interior design exhibit including Self-Determined

Record Form

CONSUMER EDUCATION: Must Exhibit from the level you are in. 1700 Consumer Savvy Level I Exhibit 1701 Consumer Savvy Level II Exhibit 1702 Consumer Savvy Level III Exhibit 1703 Self-Determined with Record Sheet

FAMILY LIFE: Understanding Preschool children 1900 Poster showing safe and unsafe toys for young children 1901 Poster showing what member learned about young children. Generation Celebration 1902 Photo poster of an experience with an older friend. 1903 Story told by an older person that is recorded or written with illustrations 1904 Completed project workbook Babysitting Basics 1905 Babysitting Resume 1906 Babysitting Advertising Flyer 1907 Babysitting Exhibit 1908 Self Determined family life exhibit

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Horticulture & Agronomy : 1. General and special rules apply. 2. Exhibits must be raised as 4-H or FFA projects.

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GARDEN DIVISION 1. General and special rules apply. 2. Collection of five different products grown as exhibitor’s current year project. (Exhibitor should furnish plates or trays for display). 3. Exhibit of smaller vegetables (such as tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.) shall include 3-5 of each on a plate. Consult open class. 106 Flower arrangement 107 Exhibit about either Flower gardening 109 Self-Determined Advanced Flowering with SD record form 112 Vegetable Basket 113 Gardening Exhibit 115 Self –determined advanced vegetable with SD Record Form

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RANGE PLANTS Choose one of the following to exhibit: 116 Poster about Range Plant Management 117 Plant exhibit – collection of 10 plants with 3x5 labels in a NOTEBOOK 118 Self-determined advanced range plant management exhibit with project book.

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Exhibit one of the following: 100 Poster about soils 101 Display board utilizing soils 102 Poster about plant, label different parts and functions of each part 103 Display utilizing a live plant/parts & must be labeled 104 Terrarium 105 Self-determined Advanced Plant and Soil exhibit including record book

LANDSCAPE GARDENING: 110 Landscape Gardening Exhibit 111 Self determined Landscape Gardening exhibit including record book.

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FORESTRY

119 Poster about Forestry 120 Forest Tree Collection – cross-section of tree trunk/large branch with parts labeled &

purpose of part listed 121 Self-determined advanced Forestry exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record

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Animal Science:

Dog Care and Training 9 Dog I: Wiggles and Wags Exhibit 10 Dog II: Bounding Away Exhibit 11 Dog III: Leading the Way Exhibit 12 Self-determined advanced Dog Care exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record CATS 13 Cat I: Purr-fect Pals Exhibit 14 Cat II: Climbing Up Project Exhibit 15 Cat III: Leaping Forward Exhibit 16 Self-determined advanced Cat exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form Rodeo 20 Rodeo Exhibit 21 Self-determined advanced Rodeo exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form Veterinary Science (Seniors Only) – ANIMAL SCIENCE 33 The Normal Animal Exhibit 34 Animal Disease Exhibit 35 Animal Health and Our World Exhibit 36 Self-determined advanced Veterinary Science exhibit including Self-Determined Project

Record Form Small Pets 37 Pet Pals Exhibit 38 Completed Pet Pals Project Workbook 39 Scurrying Ahead Exhibit 40 Completed Scurrying Ahead Project Workbook 41 Tropical Fish Exhibit 42 Hamster Exhibit 43 Guinea Pig Exhibit 44 Birds (Indoor) Exhibit 45 Self-determined advanced Small Pets exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record

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Personal Growth and Development:

Welcome to 4-H 400 4-H Banner (no larger than 18x24 inches) including name, club, county and clover 401 Decorated 4-H T-shirt (must have a 4-H theme) 402 Frame decorated with 4-H clover and slogan or motto - no larger than 9x12 inches with a

photo of 4-H members or a 4-H activity (frame may not contain glass) 403 Poster showing your participation in a 4-H event or activity 406 Self-determined advanced 4-H Growth and Development exhibit including Self-

Determined Project Record Form Leadership 417 Leadership I – Poster demonstrating personal leadership 418 Leadership II – Photo story showing personal leadership event 419 Leadership III – Written goals, action plan and results of a leadership event encouraging leadership in others 420 Self-determined advanced Leadership exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record COMPUTER 600 Self-determined Computer exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form PUBLIC SPEAKING 421 Written speech on a topic of choice given at a 4-H Event 422 Portfolio on a speech given at a 4-H Event 423 Picture Display of Visual Aids 424 Video of Speech 425 Written story of your Public Speaking experience 426 Self-determined advanced Public Speaking exhibit including Self-Determined Project

Record Form DIGITAL STORY TELLING 429 Exhibit about Digital Story Telling 430 Digital Story with a 4-H Theme 431 Digital Story with a non-4-H Theme HEALTH AND SAFETY 407 Sports Fitness exhibit 408 Self-determined Physical Fitness exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form 409 Self-determined Health exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form 410 Self-determined Safety exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record Form

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CITIZENSHIP 411 Unit I – My Clubs and Groups project exhibit 412 Unit II – My Community project exhibit 413 Unit III – My Heritage project exhibit 414 Unit IV – My Government project exhibit 415 Unit V – My World project exhibit 416 Self-determined advanced Citizenship exhibit including Self-Determined Project Record NEW MEXICO ROUND-UP: Exhibit at least three of the following: 516 Rope Article 517 Plate of three (3) sourdough biscuits 518 Beef Jerky – four (4) strips 519 Trail Mix (1/2 pint jar) 520 Poster of Your County Agricultural Products 521 Poster on the Cattle Industry in New Mexico 522 Poster on the Sheep Industry in New Mexico 523 Craft of Your Choice using a recycled boot 530 Self-determined advanced Cultural Education exhibit including Self-Determined Project

Record NEW MEXICO FLAVOR: Exhibit at least two of the following: 502 Plate of three (3) flour tortillas (specify flour type) 503 Chile Ristra 504 Recipe Box with recipes 505 Plate of three (3) biscochitos 506 Plate of three (3) NM Wedding Cookies 507 Plate of three (3) corn tortillas 508 Plate of three (3) empanadas UNIQUELY NEW MEXICO: Exhibit at least three of the following: 509 Journal about a County Trip 510 Sand Art Article 511 Tin Art Article 512 Corn Necklace 513 Cornhusk Doll 514 Piñata 515 Craft of Your Choice (must pertain to New Mexico)

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OPEN JUNIOR HOME ECONOMICS 1. Exhibitor must be 18 years of age or younger 2. Canned exhibits must have been canned since previous fair 3. Must use standard canning jar 4. Rules for General Junior Home Economics Department (4-H) apply 5. Classes will be divided into Junior 12 and under, Senior 13 and over 6. 4-H Home Economics or 4-H Handicraft awards 7. No premiums will be given – only ribbons CLOTHING: C600 Blouse C601 Skirt C602 Shorts or pant C603 Sweat suit C604 Garment made from a kit C605 Jumper C606 Accessories C607 Coordinated outfit C608 Dress ***************************************** NEEDLE ART: C609 Needlepoint C610 Embroidery C611 Cross Stitch C612 Decorated Garment C613 Plastic Canvas C614 Any other article C615 Quilt ****************************************** BAKED FOODS – BREADS: C620 Biscuits C621 Nut bread C622 Yeast Bread, loaf C623 Sweet Yeast Rolls (3) C624 Muffins C625 Brownies C626 Plain Yeast Rolls (3) C627 Yeast coffee cake BAKED FOODS – OTHER: C628 Candy, any type C629 Drop cookies (3) C630 Decorated cake (may be decorated on a real cake or decorated on a cake pan, box, etc.) C631 Rolled cookies (3) C632 No-bake cookies (4)

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CANNED PRODUCTS – VEGETABLES: C640 Beets C641 Carrots C642 Black-eyed peas C643 Snap beans C644 Tomatoes C645 All other vegetables CANNED PRODUCTS – FRUITS: C646 Apricots C647 Peaches C648 Berries C649 Pears C650 All other fruit CANNED PRODUCTS – PICKLES: C651 Bread and Butter C652 Dill C653 Relish C654 All other pickles CANNED PRODUCTS – JELLIES, JAMS, AND PRESERVES: C655 Jelly C656 Conserves C657 Preserves C658 Butters C659 Jam OTHER FOOD PRESERVATION: C660 Dehydrated foods C661 Frozen foods ************************************ HANDICRAFTS: C662 Leather craft C663 Macramé C664 Wall hangings C665 Latch hook rug C666 Latch hook picture C667 Woodcraft C668 Holiday C669 Weaving C670 Rag rug C671 Braiding C672 Rocketry ******************************************

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CANNED PRODUCTS – VEGETABLES: C640 Beets C641 Carrots C642 Black-eyed peas C643 Snap beans C644 Tomatoes C645 All other vegetables CANNED PRODUCTS – FRUITS: C646 Apricots C647 Peaches C648 Berries C649 Pears C650 All other fruit CANNED PRODUCTS – PICKLES: C651 Bread and Butter C652 Dill C653 Relish C654 All other pickles CANNED PRODUCTS – JELLIES, JAMS, AND PRESERVES: C655 Jelly C656 Conserves C657 Preserves C658 Butters C659 Jam OTHER FOOD PRESERVATION: C660 Dehydrated foods C661 Frozen foods ************************************ HANDICRAFTS: C662 Leather craft C663 Macramé C664 Wall hangings C665 Latch hook rug C666 Latch hook picture C667 Woodcraft C668 Holiday C669 Weaving C670 Rag rug C671 Braiding C672 Rocketry ******************************************

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DIVISION IV

LIVESTOCK

General Rules page 6

Special Rules page 65 Youth Meat Quality Assurance Cert. page 69 Vaccination/Treatment Form page 70 Showmanship page 71 Junior Livestock Sale Rules page 72 Union County Bred Division page 74 Beef Cattle Division page 75 Sheep Division page 78 Goat Division page 79 Swine Division page 82 Horse Division page 84 Rabbit Division page 86 Poultry Division page 88 Duck Division page 89

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JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT General Superintendents: Chad Deason Entries Close: August 1 SPECIAL RULES:

1. All contestants must be 4-H or FFA members in Union County for the current year. 2. All members exhibiting livestock should accompany their exhibit, care for it and show it. If the

club member who owns the animal cannot be present, another club member may care for and show the animal.

3. All exhibitors who make the Junior Livestock Sale must bring their Thank You notes September 15th for their buyer(s) to the Union County Extension Office or mail to UCFA before their sale check will be mailed. Any thank you notes received after September 15th will have a 6% commission reduction from their final sale check.

4. All livestock must be in place by 8:00 am Wednesday. Poultry/Rabbits in place by 10:00 am Wednesday.

5. All animals must be show ready. Must be clipped before unloading from trailers. 6. All market animals will be weighed. A quality check sift will be held at the scales, any animal not

making sift will not be judged. 7. A Junior Livestock Auction Sale will be held at 6:00 pm Saturday for those wishing to sell their

livestock. 8. No breeding stock will be sold through the auction ring. 9. Exhibitor may show as may animals in one class as he/she wants. 10. An entry fee of $15.00 per head on cattle, horses and swine; $10.00 per head on goats and sheep

will be charged; $3.00 a piece or $5.00 per pen for poultry and rabbits. Entry blanks will be furnished to exhibitors and entries on all livestock will be closed August 1. The entry fees must accompany entries. Mail to forms to UCFA, PO BOX 29, Clayton, NM 88415.

11. Breeding stock and those not making the sale may be removed at 3:00 pm Saturday. 12. All market animals must meet weight requirements to be eligible to show. 13. All exhibitors are required to sign a Youth Quality Meat Assurance Certificate (Wholesome Meat

Act) form before sale. 14. Upon weighing in livestock animals, the weigh master decision is final in all weights of livestock. 15. Superintendents (in agreement with Fair Board members) may have animals removed from the

fairgrounds if deemed necessary for health and safety of animals and exhibitors. 16. Sheep, Goats, and Swine will be classified. 17. Fitting: If instruction and assistance is required and performed, the exhibitor must be involved.

The exhibitor’s involvement is the responsibility of the parents and instructors. 18. All horse exhibitors (4-H or FFA Members) must have horse certificates turned into Extension

office by April 15 of the current year. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. 19. Horses must be owned or managed by the exhibitor at least 75% of the time in order to be eligible

to show. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. 20. All livestock must be clipped before unloading on the fairgrounds. 21. NO EXHIBITOR may approach a buyer in order to buy back their animal during or after the Union

County Livestock Sale. 22. ALL animals must be declared on whether they are going home, to the packer, or through the

Junior Livestock Sale by end of pull meeting Friday after steer show. 23. Exhibitors will need to declare if their animal is Union County born and raised or purchased

outside the county on entry forms. 24. Participants are encouraged to write thank you notes to donors of the awards received during the

Union County Fair.

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25. If any exhibitor or their friends or family interferes or shows disrespect with the judges, the fair board directors, superintendents, or any volunteer workers of the fair; the fair board reserves the right to take steps to deal with the inappropriate behaviors.

26. 4-H and FFA exhibitors should complete a treatment/shot record for all species shown at the Union County Fair. A copy may be requested as per the Wholesome Meat Act. A form may be obtained for use in fair book or from your 4-H office or FFA Advisors. Any vaccination or treatments provided to animal(s) should be recorded.

27. All animals that are exhibited must remain on fairgrounds, to include all horses. 28. There will be a 3% handling charge deducted from the price of all non-sale packer animals and

production steer premiums to cover all expenses incurred by the Union County Fair Board Association.

29. ALL RULES and REGULATIONS are subject change at board discretion. The information may be updated periodically. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.

NEW ENTRY DEADLINES ONLINE FOR 4-H INDOOR EXHIBITS AND ALL FFA or 4-H LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

SALE ANIMAL INCENTIVES ARE DONATED BY:

BRITT LAND & CATTLE INC SAM & ROSA LEE BRITT

THANK YOU!!

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Prohibited Acts

1. The injection, use or administration of any drug to the animal that is prohibited by Federal, State, or Local Law or any drug that is used in a manner prohibited by Federal, State or Local Law.

2. The injection or internal or external administration of any product or material, whether gas,

solid, or liquid, to an animal for the purpose of deception, including concealing, enhancing, or transforming the true conformation, configuration, color, breed, condition or age or by making the appear sounder than otherwise appear.

3. The administration, use or application of any drug or feed additive affecting the central nervous

system.

4. The administration of: diuretics for cosmetic purposes, tissue manipulation, removal, surgical attachment or otherwise to change, conceal, enhance, or transform the true conformation or configuration of the animal with the exception of any of the following: foot and hoof management, castration and dehorning. Attaching to the hide foreign objects including hair or hair substitutes, cloth or fiber for the purpose of deception.

5. Any physical or physiological attempt to alter the natural musculature or weight by use of

injections or ingested material not conductive to the continued health or marketability of bovine, sheep, swine or goat carcass or for deception.

6. Violation of the Wholesome Meat Act.

7. Violation of the Union County Fair General Rules, Junior Livestock Department rules, Junior

Livestock Sale rules or any division or special rules listed in this book. This includes the manipulation of documents or providing false statement as to effect of ownership of an animal and its eligibility to be exhibited at the Union County Fair.

Exhibitor Responsibility: It is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to follow all rules contained herein. Extent of knowledge on the part of the Exhibitor with regard to the animal being subject to any prohibited act is not relevant to any issue, and it shall not be a defense that a person or person’s unknown subjected the animal to any prohibited act.

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Penalties An Exhibitor who violates any of the rules contained herein, or whose animal is found to be in violation of the rules is subject to:

1. May permanently bar such animal from competition at the Union County Fair.

2. May bar the exhibitor from entering and/or participating at the Union County Fair.

3. May bar the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor’s Family, representatives or agents or any or all of them from any further participation in the Union County Fair.

4. May submit name and address of the Exhibitor and action taken against Exhibitor to other cooperating Livestock Exhibitions, Shows and Sales, affecting eligibility.

5. Awards may be withheld. In the event any awards shall have been given by the Union County Fair to an animal in violation of these rules, the Exhibitor will, upon demand by the Union County Fair Association, immediately return all awards given to such animal.

6. The Exhibitor may forfeit all money derived from the Union County Livestock sale.

Person’s Involved in Prohibited Act: Any person that in any way performs any prohibited act, with or without the owner’s permission, may be forever barred from showing at the Union County Fair. In addition, the case will be turned over to an appropriate authority. Any sponsoring Agent, Advisor or Person associated with the sponsoring Agent, Advisor, Leader, Parent or Guardians who are found to be involved with the encouragement of prohibited acts may be barred from future participation at the Union County Fair.

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Youth Meat Quality Assurance Certification Wholesome Meat Act

The Management of the County Fair endorses and supports the USDA Wholesome Meat Act. Management also recommends that all youth that are exhibiting market and/or breeding animal projects should comply with the 10 Good Production Practices listed below:

Identify and Track All Treated Animals Maintain Medication and Treatment Records Properly Store, Label, and Account for all Drug Products and Medicated Feeds Obtain and Use Veterinary Prescription Drugs only based on a Valid Veterinarian/Client/Patient

Relationship Use Drug Residue Testing when Appropriate Establish an Efficient and Effective Health Management Program Provide Proper Animal Care Follow appropriate Feed Processor Procedures Complete a quality Assurance Checklist Annually

The member/family agrees and consents to abide by the rules of competition and will be in compliance with the proper labeled use of medications and additives as required under the USDA Wholesome Meat Act. Will comply with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation, 21 CFR 589.2000, prohibiting the feed of any mammalian/ruminant-derived protein (meat and bone meal) to cattle and other animals. All market animals (beef, swine, lambs, and goats) may be tested for anti-inflammatory, diuretics, antibiotics, steroids, tranquilizers, and other foreign substances via urine/blood/tissue/testing. If substance(s) are found at a prohibited level in blood, urine, tissue, hide or carcasses of animals at time of testing or following slaughter or if there is any evidence of unethical fitting, sabotage and/or tampering, the participant may, including but not limited to forfeit awards, sale proceeds, and premiums. All animals may be subject to be tested.

Circle Specie or Species that will be exhibited (only one sheet needed per exhibitor):

Beef Goats Sheep Swine

Rabbits Poultry

Our signatures indicate that we have read and understand the above statements. _____________________________ ____________________________ Exhibitor Name (Please Print) Exhibitor Signature _____________________________ ____________________________ Parent or Guardian (Please Print) Parent or Guardian Signature _________________________ (Date)

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SHOWMANSHIP – SHEEP, GOATS, SWINE, STEERS,

HORSES & RABBITS

Following the Championship Drive in sheep, goats, swine, and steers, a showmanship contest will be held. Those exhibitors who choose may enter the showmanship contest. The judge will then judge the

showmanship class.

The showmanship classes will be divided as follows: Senior, Junior, Mini and Booster.

TO PARTICIPATE in the showmanship classes – Exhibitors must declare on fair entry form. Anyone attempting to show in showmanship classes that have not signed up will be turned away.

Age as of January 1st of the Current Show Year

THIS IS only for Livestock shows for the County Fair

Does not override the age classification requirements for 4-H tin barn projects

Booster showmanship: youth must be 5-8 years old

Mini (Novice) showmanship: youth must be 9-11 years old

Junior showmanship: youth must be 12-14 years old

Senior showmanship: 15-18 years old

A youth will be allowed to show only in their age group with the exception of Mini Showmanship which can be won only once, therefore, if a Mini has won their age group, they must move to the Junior age

group. Junior and Senior Showmanship may be won more than once. Booster Showmanship, age 5-8 yrs old, can show sheep, goats, swine, horses, and rabbits – no steers.

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JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE RULES

Sale Manager: 5 States Livestock Auction / Kenny Dellinger: Sale: Saturday, 6:00 pm

1. The Junior Livestock Sale will be held in the Sale Ring at the Fairgrounds. 2. Animals eligible to sell are market calves, market lambs, meat goat, market swine, rabbit market

pens, and meat pens. Animals consisting of up to 32 market calves, 50% of entries up to 32 and not less than 25 head will be sold in the market lamb and swine division. In the Goat division, 50% of entries will be sold up to 32 head. Market rabbit and market chickens will be sold in proper order as placed by the judges provided the classes are filled.

3. Market beef, swine and lamb classes will be divided on a percentage basis provided that all classes are filled.

4. Steers will be classified by weight method. Minimum weight 1100 pounds with no sale animals being listed as above 1300 pounds. Exhibitor can only be paid up to 1300 pounds.

5. Market swine must weigh between 200 and 280 pounds. Market lambs must weigh between 90 and 165 pounds. Market goats must weigh between 50 and 130 pounds.

6. All exhibitors must sign a Wholesome Meat Act form (Youth Meat Quality Assurance Certificate). 7. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion have the privilege of choice of sale position provided

they notify the Superintendent within one hour after the champion of their division is designated except rabbits and chickens.

8. An exhibitor may exhibit as many animals as he/she wishes, but may sell through the sale one of the following combinations:

1 Steer 2 - Lambs 1 Steer, 1 Swine 2 - Goats 1 Steer, 1 Lamb or 1 goat 2 - Swine 1 Swine, 1 Lamb or 1 goat Chickens and rabbits will equal lambs, goats, and swine in combination.

9. Best of Show rabbit will sell in livestock sell provided there are a minimum of 5 exhibitors showing and a minimum of 10 animals entered. This animal will be terminal and will not be returned to exhibitor.

10. A 3% commission will be withheld from the gross premium price of each animal selling through the Union County Fair Sale. An additional $15.00 will be held out of check to pay for the buyer’s gift. No more than two animals will be sold by any one exhibitor.

11. Thank you letters or notes from each exhibitor to each buyer must be sent to PO Box 29, Clayton NM or dropped off at Union County extension office before sale checks will be mailed to that exhibitor. These are due no later than September 15. Checks will be mailed in the order the thank you notes have been received and the majority of the money has been collected from the sale buyers. If thank you notes are received after September 15, a commission of 6% will be withheld from sale checks.

12. Sale order will be made up by Superintendents of the various divisions. 13. All animals will be weighed. Animals will be sold by the head, not by weight. 14. Exhibitors must have their animals ready to go through the ring when called for, in show shape.

No bows, glitter, paint, signs etc., otherwise they will lose their position in the sale order and drop to the bottom of the list (animals will have to be washed again).

15. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their animals until received by the purchaser. Sold animals will be released after sale on Saturday. Failure of the exhibitor to comply with these rules will necessitate withholding a portion of the sale price to apply toward expenses incurred. Rabbits and chickens will be sold on a pen basis.

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16. Exhibitors will be responsible for ordering pictures from photographer for their personal use. 17. Packer bids will be posted by 6 PM Friday. 18. Exhibitors will be given a sheet at check-in with all animals in each species. This sheet will have a

space for exhibitor to write instructions for animals (i.e. sale, packer, home). This must be turned in to Superintendents by end of pull meeting on Friday Night, failure to turn in will determine animal to go home.

19. Exhibitor must adhere to all other rules contain herein, which includes General Rules, Junior Livestock Rules, and division rules.

A donation to help pay for the buyer photographs of animals sold at the Junior Livestock Sale is from:

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UNION COUNTY BRED DIVISION

1. Open to Market livestock animals (Swine, Steer, Lamb, and Goat) must be Union County bred, born, and raised.

2. Animals must show in Market Class. 3. The exhibitor may show only one animal per species, beef, swine, lamb, and goat, entered in the

Union County Fair. 4. Members (4-H and FFA) must designate their animal of choice for class on Entry Forms. Must list

breeder and Tag number of animal. 5. Members (4-H and FFA) can only show the designated animal listed on the Entry form. 6. The Union County Bred class will follow the showmanship classes. 7. The judge will choose the top animal in class only. No other placings will be awarded. 8. Union County Bred winners will receive a buckle. 9. All general and special rules apply.

Union County Market Bred Goat Grand Champion –Aralyn Myers

Union County Market Bred Steer

Grand Champion – Sydney Johnson

Union County Market Bred Lamb

Grand Champion – Skylar Wright

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BEEF CATTLE DIVISION

Superintendent: Seth Owensby Asst: Dawna Owensby MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN!

1. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 65-70) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Each contestant is entitled to enter only calves carried as current 4-H or FFA projects and must have been

owned by exhibitor 150 days prior to September 1st. 3. Minimum weight 1100 pounds, with no top weight limit in order to show in the Junior Livestock Market

Show. 4. Minimum weight of 1000 lbs to 1099 lbs to participate in Exhibition show and animal will not be allowed to

participate in Junior Market Show. No sale slot for exhibition show animals. 5. Market calves shown in competition must have been dropped on or after January 1st of the previous year. 6. All animals in this division must compete on their merits without classification or breed. 7. Steers will be divided into classes at superintendent’s discretion. 8. All cattle must be clipped before unloading at the fairgrounds. 9. A quality sift will be held at the scales. All sifted animals must be removed from the Fair Grounds by 6:00

pm Wednesday. This will be enforced! ** Market Steers and Breeding Cattle will be BLOW AND SHOW ONLY.***

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MARKET STEERS

Minimum weight limit to sell – 1100 pounds Junior Market Show Steers will be divided into classes on a weight, at superintendent’s discretion.

BREEDING BEEF HEIFERS

1. Junior Heifer calves born after January 1 of current year. 2. Senior Heifer calves born October 1 to December 31 of previous year. 3. Summer Yearling calves born July 1 to September 30 of previous year. 4. Junior Yearling Heifers, April 1 – June 30 of previous year. 5. Senior Yearling Heifers, January 1 – March 31 of previous year. 6. Senior 2 year old Heifer with no calf. 7. Senior 2 year old Heifers with Calf-at-side.

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Grand Champion Steer – Sydney Johnson

Reserve Champion Steer – Paiton Owensby

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Grand Champion Heifer –

Paiton Owensby

Reserve Champion Heifer –

Nicole Myers

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SHEEP DIVISION Superintendent: Ginger Doherty Assistant Superintendent: Justin Drumm MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN!

1. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 65-70) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Market lambs must have been owned and cared for by the exhibitor 60 days prior to date shown. 3. Must be clipped before unloading at the fairgrounds. 4. The exhibitor may show as many animals as he/she desires in one class. 5. Halters and other aids will not be used for showing animals, except breeding. 6. Lambs minimum weight 90 pounds. Top weight of 165 lbs. to participate in the Junior Livestock Market

Show. 7. Lambs weight of 80 lbs to 89 lbs and animals over 166 lbs can participate in Exhibition show. No sale slot

for exhibition show animals. 8. A quality shift will be held at the scales. All shifted animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 6:00

pm Wednesday. Classifier opinion will be final. This will be enforced! 9. A minimum of four (4) animals per breed to make a class. If a class is not established the animal will be

placed in the all other breeds or a cross class as determined by superintendent. 10. All lambs will be weighed without halters or blankets. 11. All market lambs will be slick shorn with a uniform fleece not longer than ¼”, not flat backed. Lambs will

be classified at weigh in. Classifier opinion will be final. This will be enforced! 12. A minimum of four (4) animals per breed to make a class. If a class is not established the animal will be

placed in the All Other Breeds class. 13. All lambs will be toothed, must have milk teeth.

MARKET LAMBS

Minimum Weight Limit – 90 lbs to 165 lbs Note: Lambs will be divided into classes on distinct weight break, at superintendent’s discretion. A class must have enough entries to warrant a sale position; if not enough entries, the class will be combined with a compatible breed.

White Faced Lambs Includes Corriedale, Columbia, Ramboiullet or cross between Any of the above. Black Face Lambs Includes Hampshire and Hampshire dominance, Suffolk and Suffolk dominance. Cross Lambs All Crosses

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Grand Champion Lamb –

Sydney Johnson

Reserve Champion Lamb –

Joe Clay

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JUNIOR MEAT GOAT Superintendent: Ginger Doherty Asst. Superintendent: Justin Drumm MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN

1. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 65-70) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Sale order will be determined from Champion down. 3. Market goats must have been owned and cared for by the exhibitor 60 days prior to show date. 4. All goats must be clipped before unloading at the fairgrounds. 5. Exhibitors may show as many animals as desired in the meat goat show 6. Choke chains or collar will be the only devices used in the show ring to control the animal. 7. Wether goats or nannies are eligible. NO BILLY GOATS. Minimum weight will be 50 pounds; maximum

weight will be 130 pounds to participate in the Junior Livestock Market show. 8. Goats weight of 40 lbs to 49 lbs and animals over 131 lbs can participate in Exhibition show. No sale slot for

exhibition show animals. 9. Goats must have their milk teeth at weigh in and all be mouthed to verify age. Goats showing permanent

incisors will be disqualified. 10. Goats must be slick shorn above the hock and knees with hair not to exceed a length of 3/8”. No hair

compounds, including oil, paints, powders and/or other dressing will be allowed. 11. Only goats of at least ½ blood Boer goats will be allowed to show. No full blood milking goats will be

allowed to show. 12. Goats will be classified at weigh in. Classifier opinion will be final. This will be enforced! 13. All sifted and disqualified animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 3:00 pm on Wednesday.

Note: A class must have enough entries to warrant a sale position. If the class does not have enough entries, it will be combined with the next weight class. Classes will be determined as follows:

Up to 30 head – as many as 3 classes 31 to 45 head – as many as 4 classes 46 to 60 head – as many as 5 classes

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Grand Champion Goat –

Trevin Lopez

Reserve Champion Goat –

JC Miller

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SWINE DIVISION Superintendent: Chad Deason Asst. Superintendent: Kellie Deason MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN!

1. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 65-70) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. Exhibitor must have owned the animal 60 days prior to show. 3. Swine must be clipped before unloading at fair. 4. Swine weighing less than 280 pounds or over 200 pounds at the scales will be permitted to show in the

Junior Livestock show. 5. Swine weight of 160 lbs to 199 lbs and animals over 281 lbs can participate in Exhibition show. No sale slot

for exhibition show animals. 6. There will be classification according to breeds and weights in the swine classes. Breed Standards from

NSR and CPS will be adhered to. Classifier opinion will be final. 7. Hogs in each division will be divided into weight classes in the breeds on the basis on the number of animals

in each breed. 8. A minimum of four (4) animals per breed to make a class. If a breed class is not established the animal will

be placed in the All Other Breeds class as determined by superintendent. 9. A quality shift will be held at the scales. All sifted animals must be removed from the fairgrounds by 6:30

pm Wednesday. 10. For the purpose of the Junior Livestock Sale list; all swine classes will be divided on a percentage basis of

each class. 11. Swine will be divided into classes on a distinct weight break, at superintendent’s discretion. 12. A class must have enough entries to warrant a sale position. If the class does not have enough entries, it will

be combined with a compatible breed.

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Grand Champion Swine –

Jaycie Deason

Reserve Champion Swine –

Addie Owensby

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HORSE DIVISION

Superintendent: Molly Crisp Asst. Superintendent: Cody Morrow

1. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 65-70) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 2. All horse exhibitors (4-H or FFA Members) must have horse certificates turned into Extension office by

April 15 of the current year. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. 3. Horses must be owned or managed by the exhibitor at least 75% of the time in order to be eligible to show.

Members must have possession or ownership of the animal by April 15. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. 4. Superintendents have the right to call a veterinarian prior to allowing stalling to check if there is a question

on the horse’s health. 5. Animals must be in place at 8:00 am Wednesday. 6. All horses must be rode ONLY inside the track or in the arena by the grandstands. NO riding in or around

stalls or in parking lots. 7. All horses must be clipped before unloading at the fairgrounds. 8. ALL horses that are exhibited or used for any contest must remain on the fair ground for the duration of the

fair. 9. There will be no overall Showmanship Award. Showmanship trophies will be given to the winners of the

showmanship classes. The showmanship classes will be broken down as follows: Mini – age 9-11, Junior – age 12-14, Senior – age 15 and over. (** Age as of January 1 or current year). A Junior or Senior youth must show in their age group until they have moved into the next age group. You may not show in an older age group until the age requirement is met with exception of Mini.

10. In the Mini Showmanship class, the winner of this class from the previous year is not eligible to win the Mini Showmanship class again. The winner, from the previous year, must move into the Junior age group showmanship class in order to compete.

11. Classes may be broken down further at the Superintendent discretion. Classes:

1. 2019-2020 Filly 2. 2017-2018 Mares 3. 2016 and before Mares 4. 2019-2020 Geldings and Stallions 5. 2017-2018 Geldings 6. 2016 and before Geldings 7. Senior Showmanship 8. Junior Showmanship 9. Mini Showmanship (can only be won once)

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Grand Champion Mare – Cassidee Cruz

Grand Champion Gelding – Bo Poling

Reserve Champion Mare – Alison Poling

Reserve Champion Gelding – Kaylee Mitchell

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RABBIT DIVISION

Superintendent: Asst Superintendent:

Rabbit Show @ 8:00 am on Friday

1. Ribbons/Awards given to 4-H and FFA members only. 2. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 65-70) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 3. $5.00 per entry and $10.00 per pen 4. All purebred rabbits must be permanently tattooed in the left ear as pedigree states. 5. INDIVIDUAL RABBITS: Ownership date for Senior, Intermediate, and Junior rabbits is May 1st of the

Show Year. Validation of Senior, Intermediate and Junior rabbits will be DATE TBD. Rabbits and a copy of pedigree filled out by rabbit owner with complete information. No rabbit will be validated without being seen, by a superintendent and without proper completed pedigree. Without validation rabbit will not be allowed to show.

6. MARKET PENS: Validation date for market pens is DATE TBD. Rabbits along with Bill of Sale must be brought to validation. Bill of Sale must have complete information:

a. Name of Exhibitor b. Rabbit Breed c. Rabbit date of birth d. Date rabbit purchase e. Number of rabbits purchased f. Rabbit breeder’s complete information (name, address and telephone number) g. Rabbit Parents information – Doe’s Tattoo and Bucks Tattoo.

7. Each market pen will consist of three (3) rabbits no older than 70 days on show date. Each rabbit must weigh between 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds per ARBA rules and look alike.

8. Rabbit Market pens will be weighed before show at judge’s discretion. 9. Only the judge, the superintendent, and/or the exhibitor will be allowed to touch the animal on the day of

weigh in and show. 10. Best of Show, Showmanship, Champion, and Reserve Champion will be chosen from 4-H and FFA

members only. 11. Champion and Reserve Champion Market Pen of 3 are eligible for Jr. Livestock Sale. If neither of the Grand

or Reserve Champion pens sale, the next placing may have the opportunity to be sold. 12. All Rabbits will be weighed, sexed, and classified on Wednesday. (Re-weighed at Judges discretion)

Classes: “ARBA Standards of Perfection Guide” Junior Doe under 6 months (179 days) of age. Junior Buck under 6 months (179 days) of age. Intermediate Doe 6-8 months (180-240 days) of age. Intermediate Buck 6-8 months 180-240 days) of age. Senior Doe (over 240 days) of age. Senior Buck (over 240 days) of age. Market Pen – 3 rabbits, 3 1/2-5 1/2 lbs each, each individual maximum age is 70 days old at show date. 13. Best of Show will sell in livestock sell provided there are a minimum of 5 exhibitors showing and a

minimum of 10 animals entered. This animal will be terminal and will not be returned to exhibitor. 14. OPEN CLASSES available for Adult and Youth not enrolled in local 4-H or FFA. Exhibitors may be

required to furnish cages and awards to be ribbons only. NO PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID and are NOT eligible to sale in Junior Livestock Sale Entry forms/fees due to Extension office by July 29. Show open to residents in Union, Harding, and Colfax Counties in New Mexico, Dallam County, Texas, and Cimarron County, Oklahoma.

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Grand Champion Market Pen Rabbits

Camry Sullivan

Grand Champion Market Poultry NO Entries

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POULTRY DIVISION Superintendent: Asst Superintendent: SHOW ON FRIDAY FOLLOWING RABBIT SHOW

1. Market pen sale eligible for 4-H and FFA members only. 2. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 63-66) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 3. $5.00 per entry and $10.00 per pen. 4. Champion and Reserve champion will be chosen from FFA & 4-H members only. 5. Adult Poultry in each pen must be same breed. NO CROSS BREED. Exception of Market Pen. 6. Market pen proof of ownership will be the delivery confirmation from the hatchery. Proof of all

ownership/possession for all non-market pen poultry and water fowl must be available at validation. 7. Validation will also take place on or by DATE TBD at fair grounds. All poultry and water fowl must have a

numbered leg band which is placed on leg of birds at validation. 8. Market Pen: Marked pen must be owned and in possession of the exhibitor from the date of delivery from

the hatchery. A copy of the receipt showing proof of delivery from hatchery must be attached to entry form. Market pens should match as closely as possible in size of breast, weight and appearance. A pen of pullets or cockerels will be disqualified.

9. Water fowl and Ducks will be shown individually. 10. All poultry will be weighed and classified on Wednesday. Re-weighing will be at judge discretion. 11. Only the judge, the superintendent, and/or the exhibitor will be allowed to touch the animal on the day of

weigh in and show. 12. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion meat pen of 3 are eligible for Junior Livestock Sale. If

neither of the Grand or Reserve Champion pens sale, the next placing may have the opportunity to be sold. 13. All Non-Meat Pen Poultry must be owned and cared for by June 1st of current year. 14. Meat Pens must be owned and cared for by July 8th.

Classes are by APA Standards of Perfection guide: Hens – Female all breeds Over 1 year old. Pullet – Female all breeds Under 1 year old. Cock – Male all breeds Over 1 year old. Cockerel – Male all breeds Under 1 year old. Meat Pen of 3. Age is 6-10 weeks old on day of show. Hatched after June 1st current year.

Pen shall weigh a minimum weight of 12 lbs. but no more than 16 lbs. Old waterfowl–(all breeds) Hatched before January 1 of current year. Young waterfowl – (all breeds) Hatched after January 1 of current year.

15. There is no Showmanship for poultry or water-fowl. 16. Best of Show Champion Poultry. Reserve Best of Show Champion Poultry. 17. All poultry projects must be health and free from deformities. Any of the following faults will result in

disqualifications: missing extremities, clipped wings, curly toes or parasites. 18. OPEN CLASSES available for Adult and Youth not enrolled in local 4-H or FFA. Exhibitors may be

required to furnish cages and awards to be ribbons only. NO PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID and are NOT eligible to sale in Junior Livestock Sale. Entry forms/fees due to Extension office by July 29. Show open to residents in Union, Harding, and Colfax Counties in New Mexico, Dallam County, Texas, and Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Participants will need to bring their own cages.

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DUCKS DIVISION Superintendent: Asst Superintendent: SHOW ON FRIDAY FOLLOWING RABBIT SHOW

1. Market pen sale eligible for 4-H and FFA members only. 2. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 65-70) rules apply as well as Division Rules. 3. $5.00 per entry and $10.00 per pen. 4. Best of Show Champion and Reserve Best of Show Champion will be chosen from FFA & 4-H members

only. 5. NO CROSS BREED. 6. Copy of bill of sale or hatchery invoice is due into Extension office by June 20. Validation will be July 15

at the Union County Fair Grounds. 7. Ducks will be shown individually. 8. All will be weighed and classified on Wednesday. Re-weighing will be at judge discretion. 9. No Showmanship for Duck Exhibitors. 10. All ducks must be owned and cared for by June 20 of current year.

Classes are by APA Standards of Perfection guide: Hen Duck – Female all breeds Over 1 year old. Drake duck – male all breeds over 1 year old. Old duck–(all breeds) Hatched before January 1 of current year. Young duck– (all breeds) Hatched after January 1 of current year.

11. OPEN CLASSES available for Adult and Youth not enrolled in local 4-H or FFA. Exhibitors may be required to furnish cages and awards to be ribbons only. NO PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID and are NOT eligible to sale in Junior Livestock Sale. Entry forms/fees due to Extension office by July 29. Show open to residents in Union, Harding, and Colfax Counties in New Mexico, Dallam County, Texas, and Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Participants will need to bring their own cages.

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DIVISION V

SPECIAL EVENTS

Union County Queen Contest page 91 Junior Pet Show & Bucket Calf page 95 Junior Soil Conservation & page 96

Ranch Management Calf Scramble/Donor Animal pages 97 Production Steer page 102 Exhibition Classes page 104 Horse Performance Class page 105

Open Breeding Show page 110

ALL RULES and REGULATIONS are subject change at board discretion. The information may be updated periodically. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.

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2020 UNION COUNTY QUEEN, PRINCESS & LITTLE MISS CONTEST

Superintendent: Bethany Posey Eligibility Requirements:

1. A QUEEN Candidate must be a single girl between the age of 16-21. A PRINCESS Candidate must be between the ages of 13-15. A LITTLE MISS Candidate must be between the ages of 9-12. All ages must be as of September 1st of the current year.

2. Candidates must have not been previously married and/or pregnant. 3. Candidates must be a resident of Union County. 4. Shall abide by all rules and regulations of the Union County Fair Board, Queen Committee and

State Fair Queen Contest 5. Should any title holder become pregnant and/or married during her reign, she then will forfeit her

benefits derived by title and the next qualified runner-up shall assume title 6. Candidate may not have criminal charges against them or have never been found guilty of a felony

or other serious criminal activities. Contestants are not allowed to curse, smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or be under the influence of narcotics at any time after their application is received.

7. Any unsatisfactory behavior can and will be cause for dismissal of contestant and relinquishment of title and/or any awards.

8. Candidates are required to wear western attire for all functions related to the contest. Hat and boots are mandatory.

9. Recipients will reign for one year and may hold title for only 2 years 10. It is recommended that the Union County Fair Queen Represent Union County by entering the

New Mexico State Fair Queen Contest at the end of her reign, but it is NOT required. Horsemanship Requirements:

1. Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic horsemanship skills. 2. Candidates must ride a western saddle and use a western bridle. 3. Candidates must be able to ride split reins, one handed. Bosal hackamores and snaffle bits are

considered illegal. 4. Candidates must wear a white long sleeve button up shirt, blue denim jeans, boots and a western

hat with her hair pulled back.

$10 Stall Fee & Application Due to Bethany Posey by August 1st.

Please call Bethany Posey at (806) 443-5561 for more information.

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2020 UNION COUNTY QUEEN, PRINCESS & LITTLE MISS CONTEST

SPEECH TOPIC Candidate is to speak about her country, state or province or on anything with a western theme ONLY THIS PORTION WILL BE READ FOR THE SPEECH/MODELING COMPETITION. NAME: __________________________________________________________ AGE: ________________ HOMETOWN: _________________________________________ PARENT’S NAMES: _______________________________________________________________________ OTHER ACTIVITIES: ______________________________________________________________________ SPEECH TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________

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2020 UNION COUNTY QUEEN, PRINCESS & LITTLE MISS

CONTEST PERSONAL INTERVIEWS

There will be a time limit of ten (10) minutes for each contestant’s interview. Candidates will have to check in ten (10) minutes prior to scheduled time of interviews.

2020 UNION COUNTY QUEEN, PRINCESS & LITTLE MISS CONTEST HORSEMANSHIP

The Horsemanship portion of the contest is to demonstrate the ability of the candidate to show herself and her horsemanship skills. Therefore, the following pattern will be used to demonstrate basic horsemanship skills. In an effort to eliminate the need for a finished reining horse, judges will be critiquing basic horsemanship skills, appearance and presentation while correctly performing the adopted pattern.

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2020 UNION COUNTY QUEEN, PRINCESS & LITTLE MISS CONTEST HORMANSHIP PATTERN

**Enter arena at the south gate

1. Start at the center of the arena facing West. 2. Complete 2 spins to the left 3. Complete 2 spins to right. Hesitate. 4. Beginning in the right lead, lope 2 right circles. The 1st circle large and fast and the 2nd circle small

and slow. Simple or flying lead change at the center of the arena. 5. Complete two circles to the left. 1st circle small and slow and the 2nd circle large and fast. 6. Complete a half-left circle and run down the East rail of the arena past the center marker. Do a

right roll back. No hesitation. 7. Continue back around the previous circle but do not close the circle. Run down the West rail and

do a sliding stop past the middle marker. Back the length of a horse. Hesitate to demonstrate completion of pattern.

8. Dismount and approach the judges. 9. Exit arena and begin queen’s run.

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JUNIOR PET SHOW

Sponsored by the AIMBank -FNB of New Mexico Saturday 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the Livestock Fair Barn. Anyone 12 years old and under at Fair time can enter any pet. All pets eligible – calf, pig, dog, cat, hamster, horse, fish, lizard, frog, etc. ANY PETS! Ribbons will be awarded.

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BUCKET CALF CONTEST

All entries are due by July 17, mailed to Union County Fair Board, PO Box 29, Clayton, NM 88415. Entries must list exhibitor name, age, and name & age of calf. Superintendent: Kathleen Myers

Check-in Time: From Wednesday 8:00 am and NO later than 4:30 pm on Friday. Animals are not required to be on fairgrounds prior to 30 minutes before show time.

Calves must be on fairgrounds 30 minutes before show.

Release time: Immediately after the Bucket Calf Show. RULES:

1. The Bucket calf project is open to all youth ages 4 to 8 years and not enrolled in any 4-H project other than Clover Buds. However, Clover Bud enrollment is not required.

2. Calves must be born between April 1 - July 1 of current year. 3. Exhibitor will be allowed to show only ONE calf. 4. All Bucket Calves will be assigned to a specific area in the livestock barn by the superintendent. 5. Calves must be tied with neck ropes and halters. 6. All calves must be on the bucket or bottle at Fair time, no nurse cows. 7. All calves must be halter broken. 8. Calves may be any breed or sex. 9. No entry fee required.

Awards: Winners will receive ribbons only. No premiums.

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JUNIOR SOIL CONSERVATION RANCH MANAGEMENT CONTEST

Superintendent: Justin Bennett & Brett Bannon Fair Barn Concession Area –10:30 am Friday Contest will be divided into Junior and Senior Levels. Juniors: Ages 9 through 13 Seniors: Ages 14 through 18 Awards: Senior Division: 1st – Individual buckle donated by Farmer’s and Stockman’s Bank of Clayton. Junior Division: 1st– Individual buckle donated by Northeastern Soil and Water Conservation District. The contest will consist of: Plant identification (25 Plants) and livestock judging (1 class each of sheep, beef, and horses). Combined total scores will determine winners.

1. Any resident of Union County between the age of 9 and 19 years may compete. 2. Entries must be made at the contest booth by noon of the day of the contest. 3. Entrants will be furnished score cards and have one minute to identify and check the characteristics of each

plant in the contest. 4. One point for each plant correctly identified and one point for each characteristic correctly checked. 5. If the plant is not correctly named, no credit will be given for the characteristic. 6. Common names from the Manual of Grasses of the United States will be used to judge identification. 7. In case of ties for trophies, a coin toss will determine winners. 8. Plant judging contest will consist of 25 plants. Plants in contest will be selected from 84 possibilities. Lists

of plants may be obtained from the Soil Conservation Office or County Extension Office. 9. Livestock judged will be what is available at the time of the contest. Each class will be worth a total of 50

points for the correct placing. Hormel Scoring will be used.

Range Management – Senior Division Range Management – Junior Division

2019 Winners 2019 Winners Morgan Crisp Hadley Crisp

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Union County Fair Board Calf Scramble Program

APPLICATION DEADLINE JULY 15th of current year.

Mail To: Union County Fair Board Association,

Box 29, Clayton, NM 88415

Event Details This year’s Calf Scramble will be held Thursday evening at the Union County Fair. Entrants must comply with the Junior Livestock General Rules. The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations. Contestant Meeting Contestant meeting on Saturday, August 15 at 10:45 AM in the grandstands. Scramble will take place following meeting. Special Rules Calf Scramble

1. The Union County Fair Association (UCFA) will not be responsible for any accidents that may occur to any participant in the Calf Scramble before, during, or after the scramble.

2. Must be eligible to show livestock at the UCFA.

3. Incomplete Minors Releases Will Not Be Accepted. All information requested on the Minors Release must

be complete. There must be two adult witnesses to the signing of the Release by the parents and the participants. BOTH PARENTS/GUARDIANS must sign the Release. However, if the parents are divorced, or if one is deceased, one signature is sufficient, but the notation of “DIVORCED” or “DECEASED” must be made in the space provided or the Minor’s Releases will be returned.

Selection of Contestants

1. Entry forms may be downloaded from enmsf.com or picked up in the fair office. Entries for the Calf Scramble will be taken until June 1 of the current fair year. Entries will be taken on a first come, first serve basis until the maximum number of contestants is reached, provided entrants meet the qualifications listed below.

2. These participants will be carefully selected. Absolutely no substitutions will be made in the participant lists after they are received by the UCFA, from Agriculture Education Advisor or County Extension Agent. a. Must be in good standing with 4-H or FFA. b. Participants: Participants who report to the mandatory meeting must be in top physical condition. Any participant appearing with broken limbs, etc. will automatically be disqualified and the first alternate will be put in their place.

3. The following questions should be taken into consideration by Agricultural Education Advisor or County Extension Agents when making the selection of participants in the Calf Scramble:

a. Would the participant’s parents be financially able to do this if it is found to be necessary?

b. Does the participant have suitable facilities for caring for and developing a show animal?

c. Does the participant have a real desire to own and show animals? d. Is the participant the type who would devote their attention to the said animal? e. Are the parents willing (and are grades satisfactory) to allow the participant to

spend the time away from school and other activities to Show an animal at a fair and stay with them for the days necessary to show and care for it?

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f. Will the participant be conscientious in submitting regular monthly reports to their sponsor? This could include a short write up and pictures on how their project is progressing?

4. Any participant who has received a donor animal through participation in the Calf Scramble at the Union County Fair will not eligible to participate again.

5. After all Minor’s Releases have been checked by the UCFA, each applicant will be notified of their acceptance as a participant to participate in the Calf Scramble at the Union County Fair.

6. FAILURE to COMPLETE any of the requirements listed below can result in immediate removal of the donor animal from the participant.

7. FAILURE to Complete could result in being ineligible to sell at the Union County Fair the following year.

Arena Rules

1. Participants and un-haltered calves will be placed in the arena as directed by the arena director. 2. At no time will a participant be permitted to tie the rope to his/her body or belt. 3. Each participant will attempt to catch one of the calves released. The participant catching a calf is required

to lead it across to the center box line without aid. 4. If a participant has hold of a calf, no other participant will be allowed to touch the calf until it breaks away. 5. If a participant catches the calf by the tail, they will be given a reasonable amount of time to work around

to his head; otherwise, the referee will order him to let the calf go. 6. If two or more participants catch the same calf, the calf will be turned loose. 7. A participant who secures a calf and leads it across the finish line will be declared a winner when so

indicated by the referee. 8. The referee will not tolerate undue roughness. Poor sportsmanship automatically disqualifies any

contestant. Do not drag the calf. 9. The Calf Scramble is to be refereed by a select group of not less than four referees. 10. Shoes with any type of knob or cleat (rubber or metal) will not be allowed.

Rules For Receiving Donor Animals Won In The Calf Scramble It is the responsibility for the proper selection on the participant, animal donor, and their supervisor. It is designed to give the participant experience in selecting the proper type of animal for showing purposes. Rules, Reporting, and Exhibition 1. Winners MUST exhibit their animals at any 2021 Union County Fair. 2. TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (no exceptions):

a. REQUIRED: Provide proof of Insurance donor animal for a minimum of $1000, must be done within 30 days of receiving donor animal from donor.

b. REQUIRED: Feed and Fit donor animal to grow, breed and show in acceptable manner. c. REQUIRED: Write a monthly letter to the donor about the donor animal, must include a

picture of the donor animal. The letter and picture will be turned in to the Fair Board by the 15th of each month. The Fair Board will be responsible for forwarding the letter along with picture to the animal donor. Sent via mail to Union County Fair Association, PO Box 29, Clayton, NM 88415.

d. REQUIRED: Show donor animal at the Union County Fair following heifer selection. e. The donor animal will remain the property of the breeder until all requirements are met and

the youth 3. If at any time any of the following people: Donor, Fair Board member, 4-H Extension Agent, or Ag. Teacher,

believe that the donor animal is not being properly cared for or that a breech of agreement is present and the goals for the project are not being met, they will submit to the Donor Committee such concerns and they will

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make a determination as to whether the donor animal should be returned to breeder. Their decision will be final. (Special circumstances will be considered).

4. The donor animal will not be re branded and will remain the property of the Donor until the youth completes the project successfully.

5. The Fair Board reserves the right to take possession of the donor animal and return to the donor if any of the above requirements are not completed as instructed.

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APPLICATION UNION COUNTY FAIRBOARD Calf Scramble Program PROGRAM

NAME:__________________________AGE_________ CLUB or

CHAPTER_______________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________

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PHONE NUMBER _____________________________Date:__________________________________________

****Must include 2 letters of recommendation, one from Leader or Ag. Teacher and one from other adult.

(Additional Pages may be used if necessary).

1. Briefly explain “WHY” you want a donor animal. 2. Briefly explain where you will keep the donor animal.

3. Explain your management plan for the donor animal including how you will feed, fit, grow and manage your

donor animal. 4. Briefly explain how you will provide for the donor animal after completion of the requirements.

5. Briefly explain the financial obligation of having this project. Include what you think it will cost to care for this donor animal during this project period.

***************************************************************************************** By signing this document, the undersigned has read and understands all rules and regulations of the Union County Fair Board Donor Animal Program and are in agreement with following the requirements and rules of the program and understand all the penalties for non-compliance with the program. __________________________ _______ ____________________ (Member Signature) (Parent Signature)

____________________________________ (Agent or Ag. Advisor Signature)

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THANKS TO THE HEIFER DONORS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EXHIBITORS

DONOR EXHIBITOR

2018-2019

Durrett Ranches Morgan Crisp

2017-2018 Silver Spur Ranches/Gladstone Feed Mill Brycen Drumm Brett and Jody Bannon Aralyn Myers

Springhill Ranches Hayden Drumm Tim and Jill Morrow Tyler Drumm

2013-2014 TO Ranch Alyssa Myers Cottonwood Cattle (Ross/Shelly Carter) Nicole Myers

2012-2013

Tim Morrow Jake Mitchell Raymond Owensby Tate Mitchell Britt Land & Cattle Cutter Davis

2011-2012

Bob & Fawn Weese Makenna Hittson Manny & Hayley Encinias Tristan Davis

2009-2010

Cedar Creek Ranch Sean Owensby Richard and Connie Snyder

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PRODUCTION STEER Superintendent: Kathy Roberts Asst. Supt: Darby Makloski

1. Production Steers must meet all requirements of Junior Market Steer Project. Open to all steers exhibited by

Union County 4-H and FFA members that are current in Beef Quality Assurance training. To be current, training must be completed within the current year. (or as determined by board)

2. Steers must be owned and verified by January 15 of the current year by an FFA advisor or 4-H agent. Exhibitor must set up a time with the FFA advisor or 4-H agent to have the steer(s) verified. Visual verification will include a home visit or video. Must be verified for safety precautions.

3. All performance steers will be: a. Shown in one class and must be halter broken and clean groomed. b. Eligible to show in the junior market steer show. c. Required to be on the fairgrounds by 8 am on Wednesday. Steers will be scanned @ approximately

11 am or right after the weigh in of all livestock. d. Steers will not be required to dry-lotted for a period of time. Steers will be calculated at an industry

standard rate of 4% shrinkage rate. e. Weighed on the same date using the same set of scales for all weight measurements (no exceptions).

Steers will be weighed twice to estimate ADG:1) at designated required weigh in date and 2) at weigh in for the fair. Note: Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any steer if it does not appear thrifty or has a dishonest fill.

f. All steers will be scanned via real-time ultrasound to estimate carcass characteristics at fairgrounds by a qualified ultrasound technician(s). (All steers scanned on the non-show side (left side of animal) parallel to and between the 12th and 13th rib and also perpendicular to the 12th and 13th ribs to estimate ribeye area, back fat, and intramuscular fat).

4. Production steers will be judged for visual appraisal by a panel of 3 judges. (No Grooming Products allowed; steers will be shown clean and dry. Steers will be checked prior to entering show ring).

5. Production steers will be presented in a separate individual class prior to the Junior market steer show and results will be announced on Saturday before Awards Program.

6. Interview/exam times will take place at a designated time between steer check-in and the visual portion of the contest. Study manuals will be distributed to exhibitors prior to County Fair. Scores will be compiled by a 2-3 person board.

7. Contestants are required to participate in all parts of the contest in order to be eligible for awards. 8. Placing will be a combined index score including:

a. Avg. Daily Gain 35% b. Grid Carcass Value 35% c. Visual Appraisal 20% d. Interview/Test 10%

9. Placing will be highest overall index score to lowest. Scores will be computed and verified by a three-person board. Overall Champion Union County Production Steer will be the steer with the highest overall score.

10. Ties will be broken in order on: a. Grid carcass value (Total dollar value; determine by ultrasound scan). b. Average Daily Gain c. Visual Appraisal

11. Premiums will be based on number of entries and donations received. 12. Overall Champion Union County Production Steer will receive a cash award and buckle. 13. Champion gird carcass value steer will receive a buckle. 14. Champion average daily gain steer will receive a banner. 15. Champion Union County Breed Production steer will receive a buckle. 16. All general and special rules apply.

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Production Steer Winner –Paiton Owensby

Average Daily Gain Winner – Gavin Morrow

2019 Production Steer Winners: Paiton Owensby, Gavin Morrow, Addie Owensby, Nancy Gonzalez,

Mandy Crisp, and Mario Gonzalez

NEW ENTRY DEADLINES ONLINE

FOR 4-H INDOOR EXHIBITS AND ALL 4-H or FFA LIVESTOCK PROJECTS

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Exhibition Show

An exhibition class will allow exhibitors (must be an FFA or 4-H member) to show animals not meeting the requirements of the Junior Livestock Market Class Shows.

An exhibition class winner WILL NOT be allowed a potential sale slot in the Junior Livestock

Sale or WILL NOT be allowed to participate in a Junior Livestock Market show classes.

Only ribbons will be awarded.

There will be a maximum of 2 additional classes for each species but classes will be set at the discretion of the superintendents.

The following weights are set for each species for the Exhibition Show.

Goats: 40-49 lbs or over 131 lbs+ Swine: 160-199 lbs or 281 lbs+ Lamb: 80-89 lbs or 166 lbs+ Steers: 1000-1099 lbs Rabbits (per rabbit): 2.5-2.9 lbs Chickens (per meat pen): 11-11.9 lbs

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Horse Performance Class

(Optional Event) Rules:

Must be a member of a 4-H or FFA organization. All horses used for halter, showmanship and performance classes must turn in a

horse certificate by April 15th. All fair entries must be entered online. In order to participate in the “optional” horse performance class the individual must

show a horse in a halter class. It is not required to participate in the horse performance class in order to complete your project.

A horse used in the halter/showmanship class by one individual can be used by another family member in the performance class.

A horse can be rode by more than one family member. One pattern will be specifically for Mini and Junior participants. One pattern will be specifically for Senior participants. The pattern to be used in the performance class will be set and provided to

individuals after receiving horse certificates. Plaques will be awarded to winners of each age group (Mini, Junior & Senior) in

the performance class. Once an individual has won the Mini age level they will be required to move up to

the Junior age level regardless of your age.

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Senior Pattern- Judged

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Novice and Junior Pattern- Judges

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OPEN Breeding DIVISION Superintendent: Seth Owensby Asst: Dawna Owensby MUST BE SHOW READY WHEN CHECKED IN!

1. ALL General (page 6) and Special (pages 65-70) rules apply as well as Division Rules.

2. All animals in this division must compete on their merits without classification or breed.

3. Bulls and Heifer will be divided into classes at superintendent’s discretion.

4. All cattle must be clipped before unloading at the fairgrounds.

5. Animals may be shown out of trailer. No stall space inside fair barn will be allocated. If need space please contact superintendent as soon as possible.

6. Animals are not required to be on display entire Union County Fair. Animals are required to be on grounds one (1) hour prior to show.

7. Animals may be entered online or on day of show.

8. Bulls will have a permanent nose ring or bug. Anytime the bull is moved a lead rope must be attached to the ring or bug.

9. Entry Fees will be $35 per head 10. Awards will be cash paybacks and

banners/ribbons. ** Bulls and Breeding Cattle will be BLOW AND SHOW ONLY.*** *******************************************

BREEDING BEEF HEIFERS

A. Junior Heifer calves born after January 1 of current year.

B. Senior Heifer calves born October 1 to December 31 of previous year.

C. Summer Yearling calves born July 1 to September 30 of previous year.

D. Junior Yearling Heifers, April 1 – June 30 of previous year.

E. Senior Yearling Heifers, January 1 – March 31 of previous year.

F. Senior 2-year-old Heifer with no calf. G. Senior 2-year-old Heifers with Calf-at-side.

BREEDING BEEF BULLS

A. Junior Bull calves born after January 1 of current year.

B. Senior Bull calves born October 1 to December 31 of previous year.

C. Summer Yearling calves born July 1 to September 30 of previous year.

D. Junior Yearling Bulls, April 1 – June 30 of previous year.

E. Senior Yearling Bulls, January 1 – March 31 of previous year.

F. Senior 2-year-old Bull.

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DIVISION VI

AWARDS

2020 Award Donors page 112 2019 Award Winners page 116 2019 Jr. Livestock Sale Buyers page 118

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2020 AWARDS DONORS

SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS: SENIOR (Age 15 and up): Beef Prize ……. Five States Livestock Auction Sheep Prize ……. City Drug Swine Prize ……. Ropes Western Wear Rabbit Prize ……. Folsom 4-H Club Horse Prize ……. Billy & Myah Crisp Goat Prize ……. Justin & Cassie Drumm JUNIOR (Age 12 to 14): Beef Prize ……. Mike & Kathleen Myers Sheep Prize ……. Midge Graham Swine Prize ……. Union County Agency Rabbit Prize ……. Mt Dora 4-H Club Horse Prize ……. The Family of Kirk Gilbert Goat Prize ……. Clayton Cattle Feeders MINI (Age 9-11): Beef Halter ……. Lariat Cow Belles Sheep Prize ……. Chad & Kellie Deason Swine Prize ……. Union County Leader Rabbit Prize ……. Happy Rock 4-H Horse Prize ……. Black Mesa Ranch Goat Prize ……. Desmond & Linda Griggs SHOWMANSHIP MONETARY AWARDS: Sr Beef $100 Jill & Tim Morrow Sr Swine $100 Josh and Talisha Valdez Sr Horse $100 CDL Services Sr Sheep $100 Chris Johnson, CPA Sr Goat $100 UC Youth Supporters SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP BUCKLES: Sr Beef Des Moines FFA Alumni Sr Swine Chad & Kellie Deason Sr Horse Bradley Supply/The Tire Shop Sr Sheep Tommy & Joyce Jantz Sr Goat UC Youth Supporters

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HORSE PERFORMANCE CLASS: Mini Prize …… Justin/Kristy Bennett Junior Prize …… Stockmen’s Feed Bunk Senior Prize …… Des Moines FFA Alumni UNION COUNTY BRED, BORN, and RAISED: UC Breed Grand (Mkt) Steer Buckle… … Fair Play Brand UC Breed Res Grand (Mkt) Steer Buckle… … Copeland Show Cattle UC Breed Grand (Mkt) Lamb Buckle . . . Cody & Janice Morrow UC Breed Res Grand (Mkt) Lamb Buckle . . . Solon Riley Family UC Breed Grand (Mkt) Pig Buckle . . . Springhill Ranch UC Breed Res Grand (Mkt) Pig Buckle . . . UC Breed Grand (Mkt) Goat Buckle …. . Double Bars Livestock UC Breed Res Grand (Mkt) Goat Buckle …. . Judy Steen

GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS:

Steer Mkt Buckle …… Seth & Dawna Owensby Jacket . . . .. MTC LLC Heifer Buckle …… Fawn Weese Jacket . . . .. MTC LLC Sheep Buckle …… Justin & Cassie Drumm Jacket . . . .. MTC LLC Swine Buckle …… Folsom Well Service Jacket . . . .. MTC LLC Rabbit (BOS) Buckle … Union County Farm Bureau Jacket . . . .. MTC LLC Goat Buckle …… Something Clever Jacket . . . .. MTC LLC Mare Buckle …. . Andrew & Breann Jeffers Jacket . . . .. MTC LLC Gelding Buckle …… Mark & Wanette Davis Jacket . . . .. MTC LLC Production Str Buckle …… Hittson Land & Cattle Production Str Grid Carcass Buckle …… Pat Riley Family Daily Gain Banner …… High Country Mercantile Breed Poultry Banner …… Rock-n-Ride 4-H Club Mkt Pen Rabbit Banner……. Travis & Salana Sullivan

Jacket…. … MTC LLC Mkt Pen Poultry Banner……

Jacket….… MTC LLC

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RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS:

Steer Banner …… Danny & Durga Deason Buckle …… Southwestern Electric Heifer Banner … AimBank Buckle …… Southwestern Electric Sheep Banner …… Juston and Brittany Gibbs Buckle …… Southwestern Electric Swine Banner …… Jim & Wanna Hall Buckle …… Southwestern Electric Mare Banner …… Des Moines FFA Buckle …… Southwestern Electric Gelding Banner …… Joel & Rhonda Gilbert Buckle …… Southwestern Electric Goat Banner … Clay Family Buckle …… Southwestern Electric Mkt Rabbit Banner …… JD & Brandy Thompson Mkt Chicken Banner …… Union County 4-H Council

UNION COUNTY QUEEN/PRINCESS/LITTLE MISS:

Queen Buckle ……. AimBank Princess Belt Buckle…. Clayton Ranch Market Perpetual Crown……... Brenda Christy Memorial Fund Saddle Blanket……. Lawrence Boot & Saddle Flowers……. Queen Spurs ……. Farmers & Stockman’s Bank Tiaras . … . . Sashas . . . . . Union County Fair Association Little Miss Halter… Union County Fair Association Little Miss Buckle . . . . . Clayton Ranch Market Princess Buckle . . . . . . Clayton Ranch Market Princess Halter . . . . . Union County Fair Association

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HERDSMAN AWARD (BANNER): Criteria:

1. Stall cleanliness. 2. Care of animal (feed, water, grooming, etc.)

3. Display of class cards and ribbons 4. Area cleanliness. 5. Cooperation with:

a. Fair Officials. b. Fellow Exhibitors.

6. Courteousness. 7. Following of rules.

INSIDE EXHIBIT AWARDS: Homemaker Awards……Union County Extension

Homemaker Council General Awards…… Union County Extension

Homemakers Council

3 Triangle Cattle- AWARDS:

Inside Exhibit Plaques – Two per age group: Novice (9-11) Junior (12-13) Senior (14-19)

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2019 AWARD WINNERS

SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS: SENIOR (Age 15 and up): Beef Prize ……. Felysse Montano Sheep Prize ……. Tasha McDonald Swine Prize ……. Jaycie Deason Rabbit Prize ……. Camry Sullivan Horse Prize ……. Kaylee Mitchell Goat Prize ……. Nicole Myers JUNIOR (Age 12 to 14): Beef Prize ……. Gavin Morrow Sheep Prize ……. Joe Clay Swine Prize ……. Addie Owensby Rabbit Prize ……. No Entry Horse Prize ……. Cassidee Cruz Goat Prize ……. Hadley Miller MINI (Age 9-11): Beef Halter ……. Mario Gonzalez Sheep Prize ……. Will Clay Swine Prize ……. Will Clay Rabbit Prize ……. Hayden Patno Horse Prize ……. Riata Valdez Goat Prize ……. Jada Clay SHOWMANSHIP MONETARY AWARDS: Sr Beef $100 Felysse Montano Sr Swine $100 Jaycie Deason Sr Horse $100 Kaylee Mitchell Sr Sheep $100 Tasha McDonald Sr Goat $100 Nicole Myers GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS: Steer Buckle …… Sydney Turner Heifer Buckle …… Paiton Owensby Sheep Buckle …… Sydney Johnson Swine Buckle …… Jaycie Deason Rabbit (BOS) Buckle……. Camry Sullivan Goat Buckle …… Trevin Lopez Mare Buckle …… Cassidee Cruz Gelding Buckle …… Bo Poling Production St Buckle …… Paiton Owensby Grid Carcass Buckle …… Gavin Morrow Daily Gain Prize …… Gavin Morrow Breed Poultry Prize …… No Entry Mkt Poultry Jacket……. No Entry Mkt Pen Rabbit Jacket……. Camry Sullivan Queen Buckle …… Sarah Chaparro

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RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS: Steer Prize/jacket …… Paiton Owensby Heifer Prize/Jacket …… Nicole Myers Sheep Prize/Jacket …… Joe Clay Swine Prize /Jacket…… Addie Owensby Mare Prize/Jacket …… Alison Poling Gelding Prize/Jacket …… Kaylee Mitchell Goat Prize/Jacket …… JC Miller Mkt Rabbit Prize …… Sydney Turner Mkt Chicken Prize .…… No Entry UNION COUNTY BRED, BORN, and RAISED: UC Breed (Mkt) Steer Buckle……. Sydney Johnson UC Breed (Mkt) Lamb Buckle . . . . Skylar Wright UC Breed (Mkt) Pig Buckle . . . . No Entry UC Breed (Mkt) Goat Buckle …. . Aralyn Myers HERDSMAN AWARD (BANNER): Beef ………… Morgan Crisp Sheep ……… Joe and Will Clay Swine ………. Braelyn Riley Goat …………… Jada Clay Horse …………... Hadley Crisp Rabbit…………. Camry Sullivan Poultry…………. No Entry 4-H HOME ECONOMICS 1st - Alison Poling 2nd - Riata Valdez 3rd - Jada Clay 4-H HANDICRAFTS 1st - Reata Brownlee 2nd - Johnna Cloud 3rd - Amarissah Johnson 3 Triangle Cattle - AWARDS: Inside Exhibit Plaques – Two per age group: Novice (9-11) 1st Reata Brownlee

2nd Alison Poling Junior (12-13) 1st Briana Taylor

2nd Joe Clay Senior (14-19) 1st Abby Lawrence 2nd Melissa Warner RANGE MANAGEMENT CONTEST: Senior Division: 1st Morgan Crisp Junior Division 1st Hadley Crisp HORSE PERFORMANC CLASS AWARDS:

Senior - Kaylee Mitchell Junior - Morgan Crisp Novice - Hadley Crisp

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2019 Buyers and Fair Donors ADW PETROLEUM ALLIANCE IRRIGATION AMISDAD CATTLE ANIMAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL ARRINGTON, JIM ARRINGTON, PAUL BACA VALLEY TELEPHONE BAILEY FLYING SERVICES BANNON, BRET & JODI BENAVIDEZ, WILLIE BENNETT, JUSTIN & KRISTY BEZNER BEEF BLACK MESA RANCH BOND RANCH BRADLEY LUMBER & SUPPLY BRAMBLETT, PHILLIP & KATI BRENDA CHRISTY MEMORIAL FUND BRITT LAND & CATTLE INC BROWN, RYAN BUHR, BILL & KAREN. BURTON, FRANK C’S CATTLE COMPANY CARTER, ROSS & SHELLY CATTLEMENS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CDL SERVICES CHANNEL SEED CHRIS W. JOHNSON, CPA CHRISTY, AVERY & KRISTEN CITY DRUG STORE CLAYTON CATTLE FEEDERS CLAYTON HEALTH CLUB CLAYTON VET CONSULTANTS COPELAND SHOW CATTLE CORNERSTONE VENTURES COWAN, GAYLAND CRISP, BILLY & MYAH CRISP, CHAD & MOLLY CRISP, CLAY & AUDRA DAVIS, MARK & WANETTE DAY CATTLE COMPANY DAY, RICK DEASON, CHAD & KELLIE DEASON, DANNY & DURGA DEEDS CATTLE CO DELLINGER, KENNY & BETTY DETTLES COLDWATER CREEK CATTLE CO DES MOINES FFA DES MOINES FFA ALUMNI DIAMOND K FENCING DOHERTY LAND & CATTLE DOUBLE BARS LIVESTOCK DRY CIMARRON VET DRUMM, JUSTIN & CASSIE DURRETT CATTLE CO. EARLE, NORMAN & LEANN FAIRPLAY BRAND FAMILY OF KIRK GILBERT FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FARM CREDIT OF NEW MEXICO FARMERS & STOCKMANS BANK FARMWAY FEEDS FIDDLER SPRING RANCH

FNB OF NEW MEXICO FIVE STATES LIVESTOCK AUCTION FOLSOM 4-H FOLSOM WELL SERVICE GARDEN PATCH GEO GROUP GILBERT, DIANA GILBERT, JOEL & RHONDA GRAHAM, MIDGE & FAMILY GREAT PLAINS LAND CO GREEN COUNTRY EQUIPMENT GRIFFIN AND SONS GRIGGS, DESMOND HALL, JIMMY & WANNA HAPPY ROCK 4-H CLUB HARPER RANCH & CATTLE, LLC HART CHEVROLET BUICK GMC HI PRO FEEDS HIGH COUNTRY MERCANTILE HITTSON LAND & CATTLE CO HOPPE TRUCKING INTERNATIONAL BANK ISAACS HARDWARE JANTZ, TOMMY & JOYCE JEFFERS, ANDREW & BREANN JEFFERS, EDDIE & SHIRLEY KEETH COYOTE RV KENNEDY HUNTING KENNEDY, KIRK & CATHY KIESLING, CLAY KIMBLE, ERIC KIMBLE, TODD & JOHNNA KOTHMAN RANCHES L&K AUTO WASH L & K ELECTRIC LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION LARIET COWBELLES LAWRENCE BOOT & SADDLE LONESTAR AG MACKS DRILLING MADISON FARMS MAKLOSKI AUTO REPAIR MAKLOSKI, DARBY MAS TRAILERS MCDUFFY, DALLS MILLER, JIM MILLER, RED & KIM MITCHELL, KIM MOOVIN MOR CATTLE MORROW AND DELLINGER MORROW, CODY & JANICE MORROW, TIM & JILL MT DORA 4-H CLUB MTC, LLC MYERS, MICHAEL & KATHLEEN NORTEX FEEDERS OWENSBY RANCH OWENSBY, SETH & DAWNA PALOMA CATTLE COMPANY PLATEAU POLING, TODD & HONEY PRATHER, DAVID R.O.P.E.S. WESTERN WEAR

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RABBIT EAR CAFE RANCH MARKET RICK HELMCAMP L&C RILEY, PATRICK & BOBBIE ROBERTS, KATHY ROCK-N-RIDE 4-H CLUB RUSTLER IMPLEMENTS S&P HOLDIAY MOTEL SCOTT LAND CO SHIELD RANCH/BURSON SIERRA COMMUNICATIONS SNELLER, DAVID SOMETHING CLEVER SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOP. SPEAR P CATTLE SPRINGHILL CORP. STARKEY, JESS & LOLA STEINLE RANCH SUMPTER, JUSTIN & KODI SWAGERTY PLUMBING TAYLOR WELDING SERVICE THOMPSON, JD & BRANDY THOMPSON, FRED THREE TRIANGLE CATTLE TRIANGLE CATTLE COMPANY UC EXTENSION COUNCIL UNION COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL UNION COUNTY AGENCY UNION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UNION COUNTY FARM BUREAU UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY LEADER UNION COUNTY YOUTH SUPPORTERS VALDEZ, JOSH & TALISHA WEDDING CAKE RANCH WEESE, BOB & FAWN WESTERN BEEF WOOD, CHIP & SAMMIE WOOD, PAT WW FEED & SUPPLY XIT FORD

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THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE YOUTH OF

UNION COUNTY

4-H Web Page:

http://unionextension.nmsu.edu