2016
MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIR
LOS BANOS
Let the Good Times Grow!
CLUB STEERS & REPLACEMENT HEIFER ENTRIES DUE
JANUARY 10, 2016
CLUB SWINE, SHEEP, GOATS, ALL BREEDING ANIMAL ENTRIES DUE
MARCH 1, 2016
STILL EXHIBIT ENTRY DEADLINE!
MARCH 28, 2016
NEW FOR 2016:
New for Still Exhibits:
Hay Contest and ‘Day of Special Contests’ are now a Walk in Contest, no need to pre-enter.
Special ‘Day Of’ Chocolate Bites Contest
Special ‘Day Of’ Bacon Bites Contest
Fiber Art Contest
New for Livestock:
Livestock Feed Pass Rule
RV Space Fee Increase
Livestock Area Tent and Pop-up Rule & Fee
Merced Mariposa Bred Heifer Class
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCAL RULES__________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
SPECIAL CONTESTS ___________________________________________________________________________________ 5
ALFALFA HAY CONTEST______________________________________________________________________________ 8
SENIOR DEPARTMENT _______________________________________________________________________________ 9
SENIOR FLORICULTURE ____________________________________________________________________ 9
SENIOR CREATIVE ARTS, HOBBY, AND CRAFTS _________________________________________ 14
SENIOR FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY ____________________________________________________ 20
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT _______________________________________________________________________________ 22
JUNIOR FLORICULTURE_____________________________________________________________________ 23
JUNIOR CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS ________________________________________________________ 24
JUNIOR FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY _____________________________________________________ 28
JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL ARTS _________________________________________________________________ 29
FFA DIVISIONS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS ________________________________________________________________ 30
HORTICULTURE ______________________________________________________________________________ 31
FFA FOODS ____________________________________________________________________________________ 32
4-H DIVISIONS _________________________________________________________________________________________ 33
4-H HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT _____________________________________________________ 33
4-H ARTS AND CRAFTS _______________________________________________________________________ 35
4-H MECHANICAL SCIENCE __________________________________________________________________ 36
4-H PLANT SCIENCE, MISCELLANEOUS, AND RECORD BOOKS ___________________________ 37
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT __________________________________________________________________ 37
LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE _______________________________________________________________________ 41
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS ____________________________________________________________________ 42
4-H & FFA SPECIAL BARN QUILT CONTEST ________________________________________________ 42
BEEF CATTLE _________________________________________________________________________________ 42
DAIRY CATTLE ________________________________________________________________________________ 45
SWINE _________________________________________________________________________________________ 47
SHEEP __________________________________________________________________________________________ 49
GOATS___________________________________________________________________________________________51
SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION ___________________________________________________________________ 52
RABBITS _______________________________________________________________________________________ 53
AVIAN SCIENCE _______________________________________________________________________________ 54
PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP ____________________________________________________________________ 56
2015 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION BUYERS ______________________________________________________ 57
Merced County Spring Fair P.O. Box 71 403 “F” Street Los Banos, CA 93635
Phone: (209) 826-5166 Fax: (209) 826-8737
www.co.merced.ca.us/springfair
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2015-2016 MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Parreira – 2016 Board President
Jonathon Andrews
James Buttrey
Natasha Crivelli
Pat Gallichio
Luis Lara
Bridget Martinelli
Jeremy O’Banion
Brett Silva
Scotty Silveira
LeAne Sousa
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Larry Bergman
Wayne Hicks
Sarah Souza
Frank Swiggart Jr.
Departments are open only to children who reside in
Merced County and/or attend a Merced County School.
Directors, Fair Managers, and/or their spouses are not
eligible to exhibit at their own county fair.
12. Complimentary entries will be welcome if space
permits. No entry will be required for such exhibits.
13. Exhibitors who engage in foods or baking confections
as a profession (including catering and teaching) are
not eligible to enter in any foods or baking divisions.
LOCAL RULES
1.
The Merced County Spring Fair, Los Banos,
commences Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10 a.m. and
closes at midnight, Sunday, May 1, 2016.
2. The Fair Administration Building is located at the
corner of 4th and F Streets, Los Banos.
3. ENTRY CLOSING DATES for Market Beef and
Replacement Heifers is January 10th, All Other Market
Animals and Breeding Animals is March 1st, All Still
Exhibits, except Cut Flowers and Special Contests, is
March 28. The closing date for Cut Flowers is April 29.
However, the Management reserves the right to close
a class entry before closing dates in the event that all
available space has been allotted.
4. All entries (except floral walk-ins and special ‘day of’
contests), for the 2016 Merced County Spring Fair
must be made online by accessing our web site at
www.co.merced.ca.us/springfair . Entry fees are nonrefundable.
5. All entries are at the exhibitor’s risk. The Fair
Management will in no case be responsible for any loss
or damage that may occur.
6. Checks will be made payable to “Owner” listed on
entry. All premium checks not cashed within 90 days
of date issued will be revoked.
7. No passenger vehicles will be allowed to park in other
than designated areas at any time. Vehicles parked in
other areas may be towed away at the expense of the
owner.
8. Exhibitors are urged to become familiar with all Local
and State Rules, which will be strictly enforced.
9. NOTE TO EXHIBITORS: All rules contained in “State
Rules for California Fairs” as established by the
Division of Fairs & Expositions apply to the Spring
Fair. A copy may be obtained from the Division of
Fairs and Expositions (send a self-addressed, stamped
envelope, 1010 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95825)
or maybe viewed from their web site at
www.cdfa.ca.gov/fe.
10. a. Protests will be considered only if there has been a
violation of State or Local Rules. Decisions of Judges,
Veterinarians, Weighmasters, Livestock
Superintendent and Timers cannot be protested and
are final.
b. All protests must be presented to the Management
of the Fair in writing within 24 hours of the alleged
violation, or 24 hours after the results are available to
the public of exhibits judged pre-fair.
c. Protest must be accompanied by a $100 deposit
(cash, money order, or certified check) which will be
returned only if the protest is determined valid.
d. Protest and appropriate action are decided by the
Fair’s Board of Directors or designees in a timely
manner.
e. Violations of State Rules may be appealed to Fairs
and Expositions.
11. Exhibitors in the Senior Departments will be limited to
residents of Merced County. Exhibitors in the Junior
JUDGING SYSTEMS
DANISH JUDGING: based upon established standards of
quality for each type of product. In this system, each
exhibit is judged according to how well it meets those
standards, rather than how it compares with other
exhibits.
Placing
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Description
Superior
Good
Average
Poor
Score
92-100
84-91
70-83
69-0
Ribbon
Blue
Red
White
No ribbon
AMERICAN JUDGING: judging process to rank exhibits
against one another and award one first placing, one
second, one third, etc.
COUNTY OFFICIALS
Merced
of
Hubert “Hub”
Kelsey, Daron
Jerry
John Pedrozo
County Board
Supervisors:
Walsh, Diedre
McDaniel,
O’Banion, and
MERCED
SPRING FAIR
COUNTY
STAFF
Ron Brandt, CEO/ Fair Manager
Patti Alberti, Fair Coordinator
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Contestants may not use packaged mix.
Cheesecake must be homemade.
A 6”-12”
traditional baked whole cheesecake in a spring
form pan must be submitted for judging. Recipe
must be provided with entry. Persons not placing
first, second or third may take their cheesecakes
home immediately following the contest. Winners’
cheesecakes shall be made available for tasting by
contestants only, following judging.
SPECIAL “DAY OF” CONTESTS
These are “Day Of” Contests, no pre-entry
required.
Cheesecake Contest
NEW! Chocolate Bites Contest
Wednesday April 27th at 5:00 pm
Wednesday April 27th at 6:30 pm
Kids Best Ever Baking Contest
Best Ever Cookie Contest
Thursday April 28th at 4:30 pm
Thursday April 28th at 5:30 pm
Nuts About Almonds Contest
Friday April 29th at 5:00 pm
NEW! Bacon Bites Contest
Homemade Pasta Sauce Contest
Salsa Contest
Homemade Sausage Contest
Home Brew Contest
Deliver cheesecakes to the fair Wednesday April
27th, between 3:30-4;30pm.
Best of Show - Rosette
Saturday April 30th at 4:00 pm
Saturday April 30th at 5:00 pm
DIVISION 1: SPECIAL CHEESECAKE CONTEST
Class: 1. Classic Plain Cheesecake, without fruit
2. Plain Cheesecake, with fruit
3. Chocolate Cheesecake
4. Flavored Cheesecake (almond, mint,
lemon, amaretto, etc.)
5. Savory Cheesecake
Sunday May 1st at 1:00 pm
Sunday May 1st at 3:00 pm
Sunday May 1st at 4:30 pm
These are “Day Of” Contests, no pre-entry
required. Entry forms will be filled out on the day of
the contest. Entries will be received 1 ½ to ½ hour
prior to the contest. Your entry will admit you to the
Fair free of charge through the Fifth Street entrance.
All contests are open to any Merced County
amateur cook. All contests will be judged orally
before an audience at the Skill Demonstration Stage
in the Exhibit Building during the Fair.
Recipe must accompany entry upon
delivery. Exhibitors’ name may not appear on the
recipe card.
Entries are limited to one per class in all
Special Contests except Best Ever Cookie Contest,
which is limited to two entries per class. All food
entries become property of the fair. Disposable
containers are recommended. Exhibitors may pick up
their empty containers following the judging.
Depending on the amount of entries and time
available the fair may do an advance judging to
narrow down the live judging entries.
NEW!
CHOCOLATE BITES CONTEST
Sponsored By:
(NEED SPONSOR FOR 2016)
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$15
$10
American System of Judging
Entry must be made from a non-published recipe.
Recipe must be made with chocolate and be bite size.
One half dozen chocolate bites must be submitted for
judging. Recipe must be provided with entry.
Deliver Chocolate Bites to the fair Wednesday April
27th, between 5-6pm.
SPECIAL CHEESECAKE CONTEST
DIVISION 2: CHOCOLATE BITES
Class: 1. Any chocolate bite, specify on entry
Sponsored By:
(NEED SPONSOR FOR 2016)
KIDS BEST EVER BAKING CONTEST
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$15
$10
American System of Judging
Sponsored By:
Biscotti by Auntie B.B.
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PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$15
$10
American System of Judging
NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS CONTEST
Best of Show - Rosette
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$15
$10
American System of Judging
Sponsored By:
RPAC, LLC
Contestants must be 6-14 years old. They
must do their own mixing and baking. One half dozen
cookies or one whole cake or pie must be submitted
for judging. Recipe must be provided with entry.
Entries must be delivered to the Exhibit
Building by 5:00 p.m.
It is the exhibitor’s
responsibility to keep their entry hot. Entries will be
judged at 5:30 p.m. Entry must include almonds:
whole, sliced, chopped, etc. Almond flavoring is
allowed but nutmeats must be used in the entry.
Deliver baked goods to the fair Thursday April 28th,
between 3-4pm.
DIVISION 3: KIDS BEST EVER BAKING CONTEST
Class : 1. Any cookie or bar
2. Any cake or pie
Deliver items to fair Friday, April 29th, between
3:30-4:30pm.
BEST EVER COOKIE CONTEST
Best of Show - Rosette
Sponsored By:
DIVISION 5: NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS CONTEST
Class: 1. Main Dish
2. Appetizer
3. Cookie
4. Cakes/Pies
5. Candy/Confection
EAC Engineering
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$15
$10
American System of Judging
NEW!
Contestants may not use packaged mix.
Cookies must be handmade. One half dozen cookies
must be submitted for judging. Persons not placing
first, second or third may take their cookies home
immediately following the contest. Winners’ cookies
shall be made available for tasting by contestants
only, following judging.
BACON BITES CONTEST
Sponsored by:
(NEED SPONSOR FOR 2016)
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$15
$10
American System of Judging
Deliver cookies to the fair Thursday April 28th,
between 4-5pm.
Best of Show – Rosette
Best of Show – Rosette
Entry must be made from a non-published
recipe. Recipe must be provided at time of entry.
Recipe must contain BACON, whole, sliced or
chopped. If tasting requires chips, crackers, etc.
entrant must provide them. Items must be bite size.
One half dozen must be submitted for judging.
DIVISION 4: BEST EVER COOKIE CONTEST
Class: 1. Chocolate Chip Cookies
2. Oatmeal Cookies
3. Bar Cookies
4. Any Other Cookies (rolled or drop)
Deliver items to fair Saturday, April 30th, between
2:30-3:30pm.
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take their salsa home immediately following the
contest. Winners’ salsa shall be made available for
tasting by contestants only, following judging.
DIVISION 6: BACON BITES
Class:
1.
2.
Savory
Sweet
Deliver salsa to fair Sunday, May 1st, between
11:30-12:30pm.
SPECIAL HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE CONTEST
Sponsored By:
Best of Show winner will receive $25 plus an
Espana’s gift certificate valued at $25.
Café Fina Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$75
$50
$30
American System of Judging
DIVISION 8: SPECIAL SALSA CONTEST
Class: 1. Salsa made with tomatoes, canned or
Fresh tomatoes
2. Salsa made with fresh fruit
Entry must be made from a non-published
recipe. Submit entry in a disposable quart size
container. Sauce will be judged on pasta provided by
the Fair.
SPECIAL HOMEMADE SAUSAGE CONTEST
Sponsored By:
Ron Alberti
Deliver sauce to fair Saturday, April 30th, between
3:30-4:30pm.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$50
$30
$20
American System of Judging
Best of Show – Rosette
DIVISION 7: SPECIAL HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE
CONTEST
Class: 1. Pasta Sauce, tomato base
2. Other, non traditional
Entry must be made from non-published
recipe.
Sausage must be homemade and
accompanied by the contestant named on the entry.
Each entry must be a minimum of one pound
(1 lb) of sausage. Entrant will be responsible for
grilling/cooking their own sausage. Grills will be
provided. Only contestant will be allowed in the
grilling area.
Persons not placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd may take
their sausage home immediately following contest.
Winners sausage shall be made available for tasting
by contestants only following judging.
SPECIAL SALSA CONTEST
Sponsored By:
Espana’s Southwest Bar & Grill
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
$20
$10
American System of Judging
Deliver sausage to fair Sunday, May 1st, between
1:30-2:30pm. Entrants must be registered no later
than 2:30pm.
This contest is limited to freshly made,
(unprocessed) Mexican/Southwest style salsa to be
used for dipping. Ingredients may be fresh, frozen,
and/or canned. Salsa will be judged on tortilla chips
provided by Espana’s.
One cup of salsa must be submitted for
judging in a clear glass, one-pint canning jar,
covered with a lid and ring. Entries containing
extra hot peppers will not be accepted. (ie: ghost
peppers, habanero, scotch bonnet, etc.)
Exhibitor’s name may not be visible on the
jar. Persons not placing first, second or third may
Best of Show - Rosette
DIVISION 9: SPECIAL HOMEMADE SAUSAGE
CONTEST
Class: 1 Italian
2. Portuguese
3. Other, must identify
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1. This is a ‘Walk In’ contest, no pre-entry is
needed.
2. Limited to ONE entry (1 bale) per grower.
3. Limited to alfalfa hay growers residing in Merced
County. Hay must be grown in Merced County.
4. Entries must be from current 2016 crop.
5. Entry to be standard, commercial bale.
6. Lab test portion of the contest to include taking a
sample of the hay and having it tested for specific
nutrient content. Physical judging to consist of
the hay being judged on physical characteristics.
7. Bale entry will be judged in both categories.
8. Bales become property of the Fair.
SPECIAL HOME BREW CONTEST
Sponsored By:
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$50
$30
$20
American System of Judging
Limited to one entry per exhibitor per
class. Entry to consist of two 10-13 fluid ounce
beer bottles, either green or brown. Bottles may
be sealed with spring fitted stoppers or standard
brown caps. All bottles should be unlabeled and
information including name, phone, and
ingredients, placed on 3x5 cards. Exhibitor must
be 21 years old or older to enter.
DIVISION 11: ALFALFA HAY
Class: 1. Alfalfa Hay – Physical Judging
2. Alfalfa Hay – Chemical Analysis
SPECIAL BARN QUILT CONTEST
A Barn Quilt is a 4’x4’ piece of plywood painted
with a colorful quilt block pattern. The block is
framed and hung on a barn or out building. The
Fair will provide the 4’x4’ piece of plywood to
the entrant. There will be a limited number of
entries available, and will be on a first come first
serve basis. The completed Barn Quilts will
become the property of the fair and used at their
discretion. There will be Barn Quilt samples
available for viewing in the main office.
Deliver Home Brew to fair Sunday, May 1st,
between 3:00-4:00pm. Entrants must be registered
no later than 4:00pm.
Best of Show - Rosette
DIVISION 10: HOME BREW CONTEST
Class: 1. Ale, Light, Pale, Blonde
2. Ale, Dark
3. Seasonal Fruit
4. Any Other, (including hard ciders)
identify on entry
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 9, Germino
Building 10a.m. to 4p.m.
JUDGING: April 11
American System of Judging
ALFALFA HAY CONTEST
Sponsored By:
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
SR CLASS
st
1
2nd
3rd
$200
$100
$50
J.L. Analytical
San Joaquin Valley Hay Growers
WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: April 21, 10am-5:00pm
No pre-entry required
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 21, 10am-5:00pm
Exhibit Building
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
JR CLASS
ST
1
2ND
3RD
$25
$20
$10
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$100
$70 $50
American System of Judging
DIVISION 12: SPECIAL BARN QUILT CONTEST
Class: 1. Sr. Special Barn Quilt (18 yrs & over)
2. Jr. Special Barn Quilt (17 yrs &
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. ANNUAL: A plant that completes its outdoor cycle
of growth in one year.
2. BIENNIAL: A plan that normally completes its
outdoor cycle of growth in two years.
3. PERENNIAL: A plant that lives, blooms and seeds
for more than two years. Trees and scrubs are
hard wood perennials.
4. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS: A plant that lives
longer than two years, but which in colder
climates dies back to the ground each winter.
5. SPIKE: A flower structure with flowers, stemless
or very short-stemmed on a common length stalk.
Example: Gladiolus.
6. SPRAY: Portion on a plant with a number of
flowers on one stem. Example: Cosmos and
Salpiglosses.
7. STEM: The main ascending part of a plant.
8. STALK: A stiff stem which may or may not
branch, one or more flowers or buds.
9. BLOOM: Individual flowers, one blossom on a
stem. Example: Exhibition Dahlias, Carnations,
Roses, all disbudded.
10. SPECIMEN: A single plant, fruit, vegetable, bloom
or spike, spray, stalk or stem.
11. NOVICE: Open to amateurs who have not won
more than a total of 4 blue ribbons at any
previous Merced County Spring Fair.
12. INTERMEDIATE: Open to amateurs who have
won 5 to 10 blue ribbons at any previous Merced
County Spring Fair.
13. ADVANCED: Open to amateurs who have won
more than 10 blue ribbons with 5 or more years
experience in flower arrangement competition.
younger)
3. Jr. Groups Special Barn Quilt, class
Projects or any group other than 4-H
Or FFA
SMALL BARN QUILTS
24”x 24” Barn Quilts. Exhibitor will provide all
their own materials, including 24” square
plywood board. Boards should be ready for
hanging, if not; fair will drill corner holes for
hanging. Exhibitor has the option to donate the
finished board to the fair for further use.
Samples are available in the office.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
SR CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$20
$10
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
JR CLASS
ST
1
2ND
3RD
$15
$10
$5
DIVISION 13: SMALL BARN QUILT CONTEST
Class: 1. Sr. Special Small Barn Quilt (18 yrs &
Over)
2. Jr. Special Small Barn Quilt (17 yrs &
younger)
SENIOR DEPARTMENT
GARDENS
SENIOR FLORICULTURE
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Starting April 20
JUDGING: April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
1. NO ENTRY LIMIT PER EXHIBITOR PER CLASS
(Except Gardens).
2. All Junior Exhibitors who do not belong to FFA or
4-H may enter Specimen Division in Senior
Floriculture Department.
3. Whole exhibits or portions of exhibits may not be
entered in more than one class.
4. Tables for assembling exhibits will be provided
near the entry door and no entries in the
arrangements and cut flower division may be
assembled at the display place. The Management
will provide containers for cut specimens.
5. Management reserved the right to assign
locations of displays to achieve the most artistic
and harmonious effect for the entire show.
Best of Show – Rosette
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
$290 $180
1. ONE entry will be accepted per exhibitor per
class.
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2. Professional gardeners must enter class 3 only.
Amateur gardeners may enter in class 1 or 2.
3. Gardens must be designed, constructed and
installed only by person, persons, and club
organization members of whose name appears on
entry form. Leaders or Instructors may supervise
only. Gardens must be the workmanship of the
exhibitor only.
4. Gardens must be completed by 8:00 p.m. on
Monday, April 25th. Monday, May 2, gardens
must be torn down, all items removed and space
returned to original state. Checks will not be
issued until gardens are cleared.
5. Exhibits are to be maintained in fresh state with
care of plant and floral material and replacement
of any and all dead or deteriorating material.
Gardens will be watered by fair personnel
only.
6. Garden space is limited. Gardens will be assigned
on a first come first serve basis.
7. Absolutely no dyed, artificial or painted flowers.
Materials must be used in their natural form.
8. Space allotted for each display will be
approximately 100 square feet.
9. After judging, the exhibitors must display their
name on a suitable sign not exceeding 18” by 24”.
The sign must show only the entrants name and
business. Signs need to be displayed Wednesday
morning between 8am-8:30am. If exhibitor is
unable to come at that time they must arrange for
someone to do it for them.
10. All gardening equipment, wagons, wheelbarrows,
tools, soil, unused plants or floral material, etc
must be removed from gardens no later than 8pm
April 25th. Any items left behind will become the
property of the fair. Nothing may be added or
removed from your garden after 8pm April 25th.
11. Work schedule for gardens: Starting April 20-24,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1st
2nd
$20
$15
Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. Amateur
gardeners only. Exhibitor must provide bicycle.
Bicycle must be designed and constructed by person
whose name appears on the entry. Bicycle must be
self supportive. All plants, containers, and
accessories must be attached to bicycle. Absolutely
no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers.
DIVISION 15: BIKES IN BLOOM
Class: 1. Bikes in Bloom
CONTAINER GARDENS
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER TO FAIR: April 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
JUDGING: April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1st
2nd
$20
$15
Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. Amateur
gardeners only. Exhibitor must provide container.
Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers.
Materials must be used in their natural form.
DIVISION 16 : CONTAINER GARDENS
Class: 1 Garden in a Wagon, standard size wagon
2. Garden in a Wheelbarrow, standard size
DIVISION 14: OUTDOOR GARDENS
Class: 1. Individual, amateur
2. Any group, club, or organization, amateur
3. Professional
SCARECROW CONTEST
BIKES IN BLOOM
WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: April 25, 2016
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gardens
JUDGING: April 26, 9:00 a.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER TO FAIR: April 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
JUDGING: April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
American System of Judging
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3. Succulent
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$15
$10
DIVISION 20: PLANTERS & TERRARIUMS
(Three or more varieties in a single decorative
planter. Plants must be rooted.
Class: 1. Bonsai, plants must be rooted.
2. Outdoor Planter
3. Terrarium, small mouth
4. Cactus and or succulents collection, 3 or
more in a re-purposed or recycled
container up to 24”. Entry will be judged
on both planting selection and
uniqueness of container.
5. Indoor dish garden - NEW
6. Herb garden - NEW
7. Indoor, any other - NEW
No pre-entry required. Entry will be made at
time of delivery.
Limit one entry per class, per exhibitor. Open
to individuals, groups, businesses, clubs,
organizations and families. Exhibits must be self
supporting. Scarecrows should be stick framed and
no less than 3 feet in height. Decorate using your
imagination. Any accessories must be attached to the
scarecrow. You may attach a sign with the name of
your business or organization, not to exceed 12” x 6”.
DIVISION 17: SCARECROW CONTEST
Class: 1. Individual
2. Club or Group
PINTEREST DIY GARDEN PROJECT
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER TO FAIR: April 25, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
JUDGING: April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PLANT DIVISIONS
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per
class. Take a DIY (do it yourself) plant/garden
idea from Pinterest.com and recreate it using live
plants. Entry item must include picture of
project from Pinterest.
Best of Show Plant $50
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 21: PINTEREST DIY GARDEN PROJECT
Class:
1.
Garden Décor with live plants
FIRST PERIOD OF JUDGING
Plant must be shown in a clean pot with saucer or
ornamental tub.
Plant must have been in possession of the exhibitor
for no less than 90 days prior to April 29, 2016.
Watering instructions must accompany plants, if not,
the exhibitor will be responsible for watering own
entries.
FLORICULTURE DIVISIONS
NOTE: All cut flowers should have self-foliage if
possible.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 21, 2016 10:00 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 18: POTTED & HANGING PLANTS
Class: 1. Any potted or hanging plant
DIVISION 19: CACTI & SUCCULENTS
(single potted specimens unless otherwise noted)
Class: 1. Cactus, and or succulents 3-6 varieties
growing in a dish garden, to be named if
possible
2. Cactus
Best of Show Floriculture Overall - 1st Period $25
Best of Show Iris - 1st Period $25
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WALK-IN DIVISION
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
1. No pre-entry required. Entry will be made at time
of delivery.
2. Specimens need not be identified.
3. Any worthy specimen may be entered.
4. Entries are not eligible for Best of Show Award.
DIVISION 22: IRIS
(One stalk, named if possible)
Class: 1. Bearded Iris; white and cream
2. Bearded Iris; pilcatas, blue, purple, violet
and rose
3. Bearded Iris; pilcatas, yellow, brown or
red
4. Bearded Iris; white and blue or violet bicolor
5. Bearded Iris; white and yellow bi-color
6. Bearded Iris; light blue selfs
7. Bearded Iris; medium to dark blue selfs
8. Bearded Iris; violet or violet bi-tones
9. Bearded Iris; blue-blacks, purple-blacks,
violet-blacks
10. Bearded Iris; purple selfs
11. Bearded Iris; light yellow selfs
12. Bearded Iris; bright yellow selfs
13. Bearded Iris; yellow, red, brown or purple
bi-color (variegated)
14. Bearded or Dutch Iris; white
15. Any other Iris
WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: April 26, 2016 10:00 a.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Best of Show Specimen - 1st Period $25
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$9
$4
$2
DIVISION 26: WALK-IN SPECIMENS
Class: 1. Walk-In Rose, any type
2. Walk-In Iris, any type
3. Walk-In Specimen, any type
DIVISION 23: PERENNIALS
(Best Display: 3 stems, unless otherwise noted)
Class: 1. Carnations
2. Columbine
3. Daisy
4. Delphinium, one stem
5. Dianthus, any variety or color
6. Geranium, with foliage, two stems
7. Peony, one stem
8. Verbena
9. Any other Perennial
ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS
1. All arrangements must contain some fresh
flowers and/or fresh plant material. No artificial
flowers or foliage will be accepted, except where
specified. Dried plant material may be altered.
2. Containers for arrangements and accessories
must have owner’s name on bottom.
3. Fresh foliage may be used in any arrangement of
a specified color.
4. No fresh NATIVE plants may be used in flower
arrangements unless grown by an exhibitor.
5. Arrangements must be maintained during show.
DIVISION 24: SHRUBS, VINES, LILIES, TUBERS,
BULB BLOOMS, DECORATIVE
FOLIAGES
(One stem unless otherwise noted)
Class: 1. Any shrub, vine, lily, tuber, bulb bloom or
Decorative foliage
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 25: COLLECTION OF CUT FLOWERS
(In single containers)
Class: 1. Bearded Iris, not less than 5 varieties,
named if possible
2. Snapdragons, not less than 5, named if
possible
Best of Show Arrangement Overall - 1st Period $50
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20. Any other Rose
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$9
$4
$3
DIVISION 29: ROSE BOUQUETS
Class: 1. Exhibitor’s Bouquet, must be named
2. Hybrid Teas, double, one color
3. Hybrid Teas, double, mixed colors
DIVISION 27: ARRANGEMENTS
(Open Division)
Class: 1. Dry Arrangement
2. Fresh Arrangement
DIVISION 30: MINIATURE ROSES
Class: 1. White or cream color
2. Copper and/or orange colors
3. Pink colors
4. Red colors
5. Yellow colors
6. Bi-colors and multi-colors
7. Any other
SECOND PERIOD OF JUDGING
FLORICULTURE DIVISIONS
NOTE: All cut flowers should have self-foliage if
possible.
DIVISION 31: ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS
(Best display, three stems with self-foliage, unless
otherwise noted.)
Class: 1. Calendula
2. Cantaureau, Bachelor Button
3. Digitalis, Foxglove, one large or two
medium
4. Larkspur
5. Pansy
6. Petunia, single ruffled
7. Petunia, double ruffled
8. Poppy, Shirley, single
9. Poppy, Shirley, double
10. Snapdragon
11. Sweet Pea
12. Sweet William
13. Any other annual
14. Any other biennial
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: April 24, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 29, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: Friday, April 29, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Best of Show Rose $25
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 28: ROSES
(One stem with self-foliage unless otherwise noted.)
Class: 1. Hybrid Tea, white or cream colors
2. Hybrid Tea, copper and/or pink colors
3. Hybrid Tea, pink colors
4. Hybrid Tea, red colors
5. Hybrid Tea, yellow colors
6. Hybrid Tea, bi-colors and multi-colors
7. Hybrid Peace
8. Hybrid Tropicana
9. Hybrid Tea, any other
10. Gradiflora, red colors
11. Gradiflora, yellow colors
12. Gradiflora, pink colors
13. Gradiflora, any other
14. Floribunda, white
15. Floribunda, yellow colors
16. Floribunda, red colors
17. Floribunda, pink colors
18. Floribunda, any other
19. Climbing Rose, one color, one branch not
to exceed 3 ft.
WALK-IN DIVISION
1. No pre-entry required. Entry will be made at time
of delivery.
2. Specimens need not be identified.
3. Any worthy specimen may be entered.
4. Entries are not eligible for Best of Show.
WALK-IN ENTRY DUE: Friday, April 29, 10:00 a.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 29, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 29, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Best of Show Specimen - 2nd Period $25
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SENIOR CREATIVE ARTS, HOBBY AND
CRAFTS DEPARTMENT
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$9
$4
$2
The Exhibitor must have home produced all entries in
these divisions within the last year.
DIVISION 32: WALK-IN SPECIMENS
Class: 1. Walk-In Rose, any type
2. Walk-In Iris, any type
3. Walk-In Specimen, any type
Best of Division Ribbons Awarded to the
Outstanding Exhibit in Each Division
Outstanding Home Arts Exhibit Award – Senior
Department $30 - Sweepstakes
ARRANGEMENT DIVISIONS
Sponsored by
Los Banos Golden Agers Club
(Pertains only to Divisions 35-71)
1. All arrangements must contain some fresh
flowers and/or fresh plant material. No artificial
flowers or foliage will be accepted, except where
specified. Dried plant material may be altered.
2. Containers for arrangements and accessories
must have owner’s name on bottom.
3. Fresh foliage may be used in any arrangement of
a specified color.
4. No fresh NATIVE plants may be used in flower
arrangements unless grown by an exhibitor.
5. Arrangements must be maintained during show.
PRESERVED FOOD DIVISIONS
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m. Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 29, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 29, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$4
$3
$2
Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor
per class, provided a different recipe is used for each
entry.
Two identical containers will be required for
each entry. One container will be opened for judging
and one for display. Exhibitors may pick-up their
opened containers April 27th, between 4:00 and 5:00
p.m. at the demonstration stage in the Exhibit
Building.
STANDARD JAR: A container specifically or specially
designed for canning purposes. No paraffin seals. All
canning must be in sealed jars.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Clear glass, wide or
narrow mouth jar with sealed lids.
JELLIES: Clear glass, standard or sculptures, 7 or 8
oz. Jelly jars with sealed lids.
JAMS: Clear glass pints or half-pints, fruit jars only
with sealed lids. Tomatoes and fruits, not including
their juices, must be processed in a boiling water
bath.
BBQ SAUCE: Clear glass pint jar with lid.
Best of Show Arrangement Overall - 2nd Period $50
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$9
$4
$3
DIVISION 33: ARRANGEMENTS
Class: 1. Dry Arrangements
2. Fresh Arrangements
3. Arrangements using fresh fruits or
vegetables
4. Arrangements using any foliage materials
DIVISION 34: DESIGN IN MINIATURES
Open division (not to exceed five inches overall,
design in miniature 60% for scale)
Class: 1. Tiny Teacups
2. A Cook’s Creation
(container must come from a kitchen)
3. Exhibitor’s Choice
DIVISION 35: CANNED FRUIT
Class: 1. Apricots
2. Peaches
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3. Pears
4. Tomatoes
5. Any other fruit, identify on entry
DIVISION 40: BREADS
Class: 1. Nut/Fruit bread
2. Yeast bread
3. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 36: PICKLES AND RELISHES
Class: 1. Cucumber, sweet pickles
2. Dill pickles
3. Vegetables, mixed, pickled
4. Relish, identify on entry
5. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 41: CAKES
Class: 1. Layer cake, two of more layers
2. Fruit cake
3. Pound or loaf cake
4. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 37: JAMS, JELLIES AND JUICES
Class: 1. Apricot, plain jam
2. Apricot, pineapple jam
3. Strawberry jam
4. Any other jam, identify on entry
5. Any jelly, identify on entry
6. Any juice, identify on entry
DIVISION 42: CAKE DECORATING
A mix, styrofoam or cardboard form may be used,
provided the shape is one which could reasonably be
achieved through baking.
Class: 1. Decorated cake, amateur
2. Decorated cake, professional
DIVISION 43: PIES AND PASTRIES
Class: 1. Fruit pie, any
2. Cream pie, any
3. Lemon, one crust, meringue
4. Any other pie, identify on entry
5. Pastry, any six, identify on entry
DIVISION 38: BBQ SAUCES
Class: 1. Sweet
2. Spicy
BAKED GOODS AND CONFECTIONS DIVISIONS
DIVISION 44: COOKIES AND CONFECTIONS
Class: 1. Bar cookies
2. Brownies
3. Drop cookies
4. Fudge
5. Ice Box cookies
6. Rolled cookies
7. Any other cookie, identify on entry
8. Any other confection, identify on entry
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Best of Show Foods Overall $50
DIVISION 45: TRICKS WITH A MIX
Begin with a packaged mix and change it. Recipe
MUST be submitted with exhibit when brought to the
fairgrounds.
Class: 1. Cake
2. Any other (identify on entry)
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$4
$3
$2
Two Entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class
provided a different recipe is used for each entry.
Recipes using alcohol not allowed.
Minimum Quantities:
Pie: One 7” or 8” pie
Cake: ½ cake, plus one slice
Confections: ½ pound,
Cookies, biscuits, rolls: ½ dozen
Breads: ½ loaf
TABLE SETTINGS
1. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per
class.
2. Space Allowed: Card table, exhibitor provides.
3. Perishable foods will not be permitted.
4. All tables are limited to four place settings.
5. Menu must be furnished on the table for display.
6. You may show company and pattern names of
china, crystal and silver used and any other
information, which might be of interest to
DIVISION 39: BISCUITS AND ROLLS
Class: 1. Sweet Rolls
2. Any other, identify on entry
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viewers. This information should be submitted
on a 5” X 8” card, neatly lettered or typed.
7. Centerpiece of flowers, fruit or plant material
may be used.
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Best of Division Ribbons are awarded to the
Outstanding Exhibit in each Division.
Best of Show Senior Clothing & Textiles $50
Best of Show Quilt, Rosette and $50 Donated by:
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25, 3:00 to 7:00
p.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Los Banos Arts Council Quilt Guild
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$3
$2
Best of Show Table Settings $50
Three entries will be accepted per exhibitor
per class, provided a different pattern is used for
each entry. All articles entered must be cleaned and
pressed.
All quilts must have a temporary 4” sleeve attached
to the top back for display purposes. Due to available
space, some quilts may not be shown in their
entirety.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$4
$3
DIVISION 46: TABLE SETTINGS
Class: 1. Let the Good Times Grow!
2. Western Roundup
3. A Bountiful Thanksgiving!
4. Exhibitors Choice
DIVISION 47: COUNTED CROSS STITCH
Class: 1. Pictured, framed
2. Any other, identify on entry
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES DIVISIONS
DIVISION 48: CROCHET
Class: 1. Afghan, continuous crochet
2. Afghan, exhibitor over 70 years of age
3. Bedspread
4. Sweater
5. Scarf
6. Any other, identify on entry
SPECIAL COTTON CONTEST
Sponsored By:
Jess Smith & Sons Cotton LLC
Available to Senior Clothing and Textiles Divisions.
Prizes will be awarded to the exhibitor earning the
most total points for all entries made with COTTON
or cotton blend (65% minimum) and bearing the
official COTTON entry labels. Fabrics or materials
must be identified by hang tabs, labels, end of
selvage, or sales slip, signed at store of purchase
stating content. Exhibitor enters contest by noting
COTTON on entry form. COTTON labels will be
furnished to exhibitors when entries are received.
Prizes shall be awarded on the basis of total ribbon
points won as follows:
1st place = 5 points
2nd place = 3 points
3rd place = 1 point
1ST
$25
DIVISION 49: EMBROIDERY, HAND
Class: 1. Clothing
2. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 50: EMBROIDERY, MACHINE
Class: 1. Clothing
2. Any other, indentify on entry
DIVISION 51: KNITTING
Class: 1. Afghan
2. Afghan, exhibitor over 70 years of age
3. Sweater
4. Scarf
5. Any other, identify on entry
PRIZE
2ND
3RD
$15
$10
DIVISION 52: LATCH HOOK
Class 1. Rug
2. Any other, identify on entry
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m. Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6, American System of Judging
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DIVISION 53: NEEDLEPOINT
Class: 1. Picture, framed
2. Any other, identify on entry
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
DIVISION 54: QUILTING
Class : 1. Quilt, appliqued, hand quilted
2. Quilt, appliqued, machine quilted
3. Quilt, hand pieced, hand quilted
4. Quilt, machine pieced, machine quilted
5. Quilt, machine pieced, hand quilted
6. Quilt, machine pieced, tied
7. Embellished quilts, added beading, trims
or other embellishments
8. Top by one, quilted by another
9. Americana Quilt (may be donated to
Hometown Heroes at the Exhibitors
discretion)
10. Quilt As You Go, using QAYG method
11. NEW - Paper pieced, either foundation
or English
12. Any other quilted article, identify on entry
Childrens Quilt, not to exceed 216”
Any Holiday Table Topper
Christmas Tree Ornament
Christmas Stockings
NEW - Christmas tree skirt
Any Holiday Wall Hanging
Any other home décor, identify on entry
DIVISION 59: BURLAP CRAFTS
Class: 1. Holiday Décor
2. Home Décor
“QUILT OF VALOR/HOMETOWN HEROES”
QUILT CONTEST
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m. Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 55: GROUP QUILTS – Entries in this
division are not eligiable for Best of Show awards.
Class: 1. Quilts made by groups of 2-4 people
2. Quilts made by groups of 5 or more
people
PREMUIMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST place $25
ND
2 and 3RD place, ribbons only
DIVISION 56: WEAVING
Class: 1. Rug
2. Tablerunner
3. Placemat
4. Any other, identify on entry
Three entries per class per exhibitor. Sew a
quilt block with red, white and blue fabrics. Block
must be a minimum of 6 ½” x 6 ½”, and a maximum
16 ½” x 16 ½”with an unfinished edge. Quilt block
must be new 100% cotton, quilting quality fabric.
Each entry will become the property of the
Merced County Spring Fair and will be donated to the
Los Banos Arts Council Quilters Guild. The guild will
assemble them into quilts and the quilts will be
presented to service members and veterans who
have served in war.
DIVISION 57: SEWING
Class: 1. Apron, any type
2. Blouse/Shirt
3. Dress
4. Potholder, three
5. Skirt
6. Slacks/Pants
7. Vest
8. Pouch with zipper, snap closure
9. Purse/tote
10. Scarf
11. Pin cushion
12. Any other accessory, identify on entry
13. Any other wearing apparel, identify on
entry
DIVISION 60: QUILT OF VALOR
Class: 1. Red, White and Blue quilt block, machine
or hand pieced
2. Red, White and Blue quilt block using
applique technique
RE-PURPOSED CLOTHING
DIVISION 58: HOME DÉCOR
Class: 1. Pillow, everyday
2. Pillow, holiday
3. NEW - Art Quilt, meant to be hung as
art/mini
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m. Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6, American System of Judging
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Lined baskets
Silk and dry flowers
Soft sculpture
Stained glass
Stenciling
Tole painting
Wearable Art, quilted, painted, or
otherwise embellished clothing
11. Woodwork or carving
12. Any other, identify on entry
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1st place $25
nd
rd
2 & 3 place, ribbons only
Two entries will be accepted per class.
Using only old or used pairs of blue jeans or one Tshirt re-purpose it for another usable item. All repurposed pieces must be made by the exhibitor.
Include a 4”x6” photo of the original jeans or T-shirt
and a 3”x4” card describing how it has been “repurposed”.
DIVISION 63: SCULPTURE
Class: 1. Wood
2. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 64: SENIOR CRAFTS
Exhibitors over 70 years of age.
Class: 1. Wall hanging, any kind
2. Woodwork, any kind
3. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 61: RE-PURPOSED CLOTHING
Class: 1. Blue Jeans
2. T-shirt
DIVISION 65: GROUP ENTRY
NO ENTRY FEE, NO PREMIUMS PAID, Ribbons only.
Limited to one project per group. Any paper entry
over 2’ x 3’ must be flame retardant.
Class: 1. Any group project
HOBBY AND CRAFTS DIVISION
Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor
per class. Entries must not exceed 3’ x 7’ due to space
restrictions. Any paper entry over 2’x3’ must be
flame retardant. All hanging articles must be ready to
hang (sturdy hardware please).
Fine Art sculpture should be entered in the
Fine Art department. Any hobby or collections
entered in previous competition must show a
substantial increase to be eligible for competition this
year. Display cases will be locked for security
purposes.
DIVISION 66: HOBBY AND COLLECTIONS
Space available per exhibit is limited to one display
case.
Class: 1. Hobby; group of 10 or more items
which the exhibitor has made or
worked on.
2. Collection; group of 10 or more items
collected by the exhibitor.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m. Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 67: SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbook must contain a minimum of 10 pages.
Scrapbook must contain photos. Entrant must be 13
years or older to enter Senior Scrapbook Division.
Class: 1. Mini Scrapbook, no larger than 8”x 8”
2. Scrapebook, up to 12”x 12”
Best of Division Ribbons Awarded to the
Outstanding Exhibit in Each Division
ALTERED ART
The alteration of ordinary, everyday objects
into decroative pieces, using a wide variety of
different techniques and materials. For example:
rubber stamps, fabric, paper, paint and fibres. It’s a
broad term that seems to include many artistic styles
or genres, but at it’s most basic describes a way of
recycling, and giving new life to all sorts of
commonplace and functional ( or perhaps even
useless) items for ornamental purposes.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$3
$2
DIVISION 62: CRAFTS
Class: 1. Beadwork
2. Ceramic, original design
3. Ceramic, pre-molded
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DIVISION 68: ALTERED ART
Class: 1. Any single item
and 15 foot extension cord. Trees available on a first
come first serve basis.
DIVISION 70: CHRISTMAS IN MAY DECORATED
TREE
Class: 1. Individual handmade decorations, from
kits or original
2. Individual purchased decorations
3. Group Entry, handmade decorations only
WOODWORKING
Exhibitor must construct all items. No
refinished entries will be accepted. Limit one entry
per exhibitor per class.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m. Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PINTEREST DIY PROJECT
Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor
per class. Take a DIY (do-it-yourself) idea from
Pinterest.com and recreate it. Item must include
picture of project from Pinterest. NO FOOD ITEMS.
Grand Prize $75
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m. Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$9
$7
$5
DIVISION 69: WOODWORKING
Class: 1. Furniture – Examples: table, dresser,
nightstand, bookshelf, etc.
2. Wall Decoration – Example: wall sconce,
frames, mirrors, etc.
3. Wood Turning – Examples: bowls, vases,
etc.
4. Any other – Examples: planters, step
stool, decorative items
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$4
$3
DIVISION 71: PINTEREST DIY CONTEST
Class: 1. Home Décor, identify on entry, estimate
size of project
2. Personal Décor, clothing, jewelry or
personal item
3. Yard or Garden Décor,no live plants,
identify on entry,
estimate size of project
CHRISTMAS IN MAY
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25, 3pm-7pm
Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS,
DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m. Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Best of Show Christmas Tree $25
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$4
$3
Fair will supply 6-4 ft. artificial Christmas
trees. Tree skirting may be used but not judged. Food
‘stuff’ must be treated to repel ants and insects.
Exhibitor must furnish their own Miniature UL lights
This division is open to challenged persons
with physical or learning disabilities who are over 18
years of age. Danish, ribbons only.
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DIVISION 72: CRAFTS
Class: 1. Beads, Jewelry
2. Ceramics, clay
3. Holiday Dercorations
4. Mosaic
5. Sewing
6. Wood
7. Any other not listed, specify
PROFESSIONAL: A person who engages in art or
teaches art as a profession.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Saturday, April 9, 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 11, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 73: PAINTING & DRAWING
Class: 1. Collage
2. Colored Markers
3. Crayons
4. Paint by Numbers
5. Pencil, Colored Pencil
6. Watercolor Paints
7. Any other not listed, specify
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$9
$7
$5
FINE ARTS SPECIAL AWARDS
Judges Award of Merit: $25, Winner from
previous year not eligible.
Best of Show, Professional: $25, Sponsored by
the Merced County Arts Council Inc.
Novice Award: $30, Sponsored by The Frame Shop;
for an exhibitor who has never entered an art show,
sold paintings, or won awards.
Overall Best of Show: $75
Best of Show Amateur & Advanced
Amateur: Rosette
DIVISION 74: FINE ART
Class: 1. Any Art, identify on entry
2. Photography
SENIOR FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
1. No limit to the number of entries in the Original
Arts Divisions.
2. Once an exhibit item is received at the
fairgrounds it can not be altered in any way.
Exhibit items will be judged ‘as received’. Exhibit
items may not be removed prior to May 2, 2016.
3. All entries must be originals and must have been
completed by the artist/exhibitor within the past
two years. No wet paintings will be accepted.
4. Pictures must be framed, securely wired, backed
and ready to hang. No strings, tape, saw tooth
hangers or thumb tacks allowed.
5. A label bearing title, medium, price (if for sale) or
NFS (not for sale), name and address of the
exhibitor must be attached to the back of the
exhibit.
6. Any exhibit to be displayed shall not exceed 25
lbs.
7. Art entered in any previous Merced County
Spring Fair is not eligible.
NOVICE: A person who has never entered an
artshow, sold artwork or won awards.
AMATEUR: Those persons who engage in arts as a
hobby or for the love of the work, whose return for
sales, if any, do no exceed the cost of the materials for
the articles sold and who are not otherwise
compensated on account of engaging in this work
except cash awards.
ADVANCED AMATEUR: A person whose work sells
or wins awards at juried shows. These persons may
not enter the amateur divisions.
DIVISION 75: NOVICE
Class: 1. Oils or Acrylics
2. Sculpture
3. Watercolor or Acrylic
4. Other Media
5. Quilts on Canvas, any quilt pattern
painted on canvas, no size limitationsDIVISION 76: OILS OR ACRYLICS, AMATEUR
Class: 1. Animal life
2. Landscape
3. Marine
4. Portrait, figures
5. Still life, flowers, objects
6. Quilts on Canvas, any quilt pattern
painted on canvas, no size limitations
DIVISION 77: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC,
AMATEUR
Class: 1. Landscape
2. Marine
3. Still life, flowers, objects
DIVISION 78: OTHER MEDIA, AMATEUR
Class: 1. Pastel
2. Pen and Ink
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3. Pencil
4. Any other, including mixed media
DIVISION 87: SCULPTURE, PROFESSIONAL
Class: 1. Any Sculpture
DIVISION 79: SCULPTURE, AMATEUR
Class: 1. Ceramics
2. Wood
3. Any other
NEW!
FIBER ART
An original design whose materials consist of natural
or synthetic and or other natural components, ‘such
as’ but not limited to, fabric, threads, yarn, beading,
paints. Items must be for artistic use (not practical as
in a quilt). They must be original art, not using
preprinted matter.
DIVISION 80: OILS OR ACRYLICS, ADVANCED
AMATEUR
Class: 1. Animal life
2. Landscape
3. Marine
4. Portrait, figures
5. Still life, flowers, objects
DIVISION 88: FIBER ART
Class: 1. Any item, identify on entry
DIVISION 81: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC,
ADVANCED AMATEUR
Class: 1. Landscape
2. Marine
3. Portrait, figures
4. Still life, flowers, objects
PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
1. Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per
class.
2. All prints must be mounted and matted and
titled. Frames with or without glass will be
accepted but are not required. Frame width not
to exceed one inch. Fair staff will use extreme
care in handling, but assumes no responsibility
for breakage.
3. Photographs must be SECURELY wired, strung
for hanging, or velcro on the back for hanging, NO
HOOKS. Call 826-5166, Exhibits Supervisor, with
questions.
4. In order to display an effective photo exhibit,
exhibitors are encouraged to mount and mat
their photographs on black, white or gray boards.
5. Sizes limited to a minimum of 5” X 7”.
6. Novice Exhibitors must enter NOVICE Division to
be eligible for Novice Award.
7. Photography entered in any previous Merced
County Spring Fair is not eligible.
8. A label bearing title, price (if for sale) or NFS
(not for sale), name and address of the
exhibitor must be attached to the back.
DIVISION 82: OTHER MEDIA, ADVANCED
AMATEUR
Class: 1. Charcoal
2. Pastel
3. Pen and Ink
4. Pencil
5. Any other, including mixed media
DIVISION 83: SCULPTURE, ADVANCED AMATEUR
Class: 1. Ceramics
2. Wood
3. Any other
DIVISION 84: OILS OR ACRYLICS, PROFESSIONAL
Class: 1. Landscape
2. Marine
3. Portrait, figures
4. Still life, flowers, objects
DIVISION 85: WATERCOLOR OR ACRYLIC,
PROFESSIONAL
Class: 1. Animal life
2. Landscape
3. Portrait, figures
4. Still life, flowers, objects
PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL AWARD
Best of Show Color: Rosette and $25
Best of Show Black & White: Rosette and $25
Best of Show Photography Overall: $50
Judge’s Award of Merit: $25, Sponsored by:
Merced County Arts Council Inc.
DIVISION 86: OTHER MEDIA, PROFESSIONAL
Class: 1. Pastel
2. Pencil
3. Any other
(Winner from previous year not eligible.)
Novice Award: $30, Sponsored by:
The Frame Shop.
(For an Exhibitor who has never entered a show, sold
photographs or won awards.)
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ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 9, 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 11, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Portrait, women
Seascape
Spring
Summer
Winter
Still Life
Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 95: SPECIAL EFFECTS AND
TECHNIQUES, PROFESSIONAL
Class: 1. Special effects (double exposures,
silhouettes, etc.)
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$4
$3
DIVISION 89: NOVICE
Class: 1. Black & White
2. Color
FAIR PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Open to all photographers
2. Four entries per exhibitor per class
3. This competition is limited to Merced County
Spring Fair photographs. Photos taken during
the 2015 Spring Fair are eligible for this
competition.
4. Prints must be 5” x 7”, mounted and matted on
an 8”x10” mat board.
5. The Merced County Spring Fair may retain the
prizewinner for its collection.
DIVISION 90: BLACK AND WHITE, AMATEUR
DIVISION 91: COLOR, AMATEUR
Class: 1. Abstract
2. Action
3. Agricultural
4. Animal
5. Architectural
6. Autumn
7. Everyday life
8. Landscape
9. Nature
10. Portrait, children
11. Portrait, men
12. Portrait, women
13. Seascape
14. Spring
15. Summer
16. Winter
17. Still Life
18. Any other, identify on entry
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 9, 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Germino Building
JUDGING: April 11, American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$4
$3
DIVISION 92: SPECIAL EFFECTS AND
TECHNIQUES, AMATEUR
Class: 1. Special effects (double exposures,
silhouettes, etc.)
DIVISION 96: FAIR PHOTOGRAPHS
Class: 1. Amateur, black & white or color
2. Professional, black & white or color
DIVISION 93: BLACK AND WHITE, PROFESSIONAL
DIVISION 94: COLOR, PROFESSIONAL
Class: 1. Abstract
2. Action
3. Agricultural
4. Animal
5. Architectural
6. Autumn
7. Everyday life
8. Landscape
9. Nature
10. Portrait, children
11. Portrait, men
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
Note: Pre-school through 5th grade exhibitor’s
entries will be judged according to the Danish System
of judging. These groups will receive ribbons only.
There are no entry fees and no premiums paid.
6th grade and over classes will be judged under the
American System of judging.
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LOCAL RULES
unable to come at that time they must arrange for
someone to do it for them.
10. All gardening equipment, wagons, wheelbarrows,
tools, soil, unused plants or floral material, etc
must be removed from gardens no later than 7pm
April 25th. Any items left behind will become the
property of the fair. Nothing may be added or
removed from your garden after 7pm April 25th.
1. Entries are open only to children who have not
reached their 18th birthday by April 26, 2016.
2. All entries in these divisions shall have been
made or produced by the exhibitor.
3. Entries shall be made on online entry. The online
signature agreement of a parent or guardian is
required.
4. State and local rules apply to all entries, and score
cards in corresponding Senior and Junior
Department classes shall be used unless
otherwise provided in these divisions.
5. In all Junior Divisions using the Danish System,
the following guidelines shall be used by judges:
Placing
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Description Score
Superior 92-100
Good
84-91
Average
70-83
Poor
69-0
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: Beginning April 20
JUDGING: April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Ribbon
Blue
Red
White
No ribbon
Best of Show – Rosette
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$200 $150 $100
OUTDOOR GARDEN DIVISION
DIVISION 100: JUNIOR OUTDOOR GARDENS
Class: 1. Individual 15 & Up
2. Individual 14 & Under
3. Group/Organization
4. FFA Chapter
5. 4-H Club
1. Open to junior gardeners through high school:
individuals, clubs, schools, and organizations.
2. Gardens must be designed, constructed and
installed only by person, persons, and club or
organization members of whose name
appears on entry. Leaders or Instructors may
supervise only.
3. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per
class. Garden space is limited. Gardens will be
assigned on a first come first serve basis.
4. Gardens must be completed by 8:00 p.m. on
Monday, April 25th. Monday, May 2nd, gardens
must be torn down, all items removed and space
returned to original state. Checks will not be
issued until gardens are cleared.
5. Exhibits to be maintained in fresh state with
replacement of any and all dead and deteriorating
material. Gardens will be watered by fair
personnel only.
6. Absolutely no dyed, artificial, or painted flowers.
Material used must be in its natural form.
7. Space allotted will be approximately 100 square
feet.
8. After judging the exhibitors must display their
name or that of their organization on a suitable
sign not exceeding 18” X 24”.
9. Work Schedule: Starting April 20-24, 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The sign must show only the entrants name and
business. Signs need to be displayed Wednesday
morning between 8:30am-9:00am. If exhibitor is
JUNIOR CONTAINER GARDENS
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25, 9a.m.-7p.m.
JUDGING: April 26, 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
American System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00a.m. and
6p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1st
2nd
3rd
$20
$15
$10
Limit one entry per exhibitor per class. Exhibitor
must provide container. Absolutely no dyed,
artificial, or painted flowers. Materials used must be
in their natural form.
DIVISION 101: Jr. GARDEN IN A WHEELBARROW
OR WAGON (use standard size wagon or
wheelbarrow)
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Class:
1. Individual
2. Group
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DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m., Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
JUNIOR FLORICULTURE
1. Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per
class.
2. All arrangements must contain fresh flowers or
fresh plant material. Accessories and figurines
can be used whenever needed.
3. No fresh native plants may be used in flower
arrangements unless they are home grown.
4. Arrangements must be maintained during period
shown.
5. Best of Show award available for 6th grade
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
(for 6th graders and up only)
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 107: COLOR IN A POT
Class: 1. Junior Exhibitor, K – 5th Grade
2. Junior Exhibitor, 6th – 8th Grade
3. Junior Exhibitor, 9th Grade and up
and up only.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m., Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 108: FAIRY GARDEN
Using a container of any shape, not to exceed 42” in
circumference. Must include miniature accessories.
Class: 1. Any container, (5th grade & under)
2. Any container, (6th grade & above)
DIVISION 109: MILK JUG PLANTER
Convert a plastic milk jug into a planter. For grades
5th and under.
Class: 1. Milk Jug Planter
Best of Show Junior Arrangements $25
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
(for 6th graders and up only)
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 110: MR. OR MRS. POTATO HEAD
Create and enter your own Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head
using any type of fresh potato. For grades 5th and
under.
Class: 1. Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head
DIVISION 102: ARRANGEMENT, K – 2ND
DIVISION 103: ARRANGEMENT, 3RD – 5TH
DIVISION 104: ARRANGEMET, 6TH – 8TH
DIVISION 105: ARRANGEMENT, 9TH GRADE AND
UP
Class: 1. Exhibitors Choice
KIDS MINI SCARECROW CONTEST
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25, 3pm to7pm
Gardens
JUDGING: April 26
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 106: MINIATURE ARRANGMENT, ANY
AGE
(Not to exceed 5” overall, design in miniature 60%
for scale) RIBBON ONLY
Class: 1. Secret Garden
2. High Tea
Mini Scarecrows must not exceed 18 inches
tall. They must be on a stick, dowel, paint stirrer or
other sturdy stake that can be inserted into soil for
display purposes. Paper, fabric, buttons or other
mediums may be used to decorate your character.
COLOR IN A POT
1. One entry per exhibitor.
2. Decorate a standard 6-inch or 8 inch terra cotta
pot and plant it with well-established seasonal
flower(s).
3. Please write your name on the bottom of the pot.
4. Terra Cotta pots must have a saucer.
DIVISION 111: MINI SCARECROW
Class: 1. Mini Scarecrow (5th grade & under)
2. Mini Scarecrow (6th grade & above)
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JUNIOR CREATIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT
2. Any other (identify on entry)
PRESERVED FOOD DIVISIONS
1. Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor
per class provided different recipe is used for
each entry.
2. All entries in these divisions shall have been
made or produced by the exhbitor.
Twelve total entries will be accepted per
exhibitor. Each entry may be a different product or
the same product preserved by a different method.
Exhibitor is limited to entries in one class per
division.
Entry must list the type of product and the
method or process used. Low acid foods must be
canned under pressure. Jar labels should list the type
of product and process used. Dried products should
be wrapped in clear plastic or sealed jars. No parafin
seals, only standard canning jars with lids will be
accepted.
Exhibitor must bring two jars per entry, one
for tasting and one for display. To prevent waste,
open jars may be picked up after judging.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
(for 6th graders and up only)
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 117: CANNED FRUIT
Class: 1. Apricots
2. Peaches
3. Pears
4. Tomatoes
5. Any other fruit, identify on entry
BAKED GOODS & CONFECTIONS
Management reserves the right to dispose of foods
that are no longer presentable due to spoilage.
Recipes using alcohol not allowed.
Minimum Quantities:
Pie: One 7” or 8” pie
Cake: ½ cake, plus one slice
Confections: ½ pound
Cookies, biscuits, rolls: ½ dozen
Breads: ½ loaf
DIVISION 118: PICKLES AND RELISHES
Class: 1. Cucumber, sweet pickles
2. Dill Pickles
3. Vegetables, mixed, pickled
4. Relish, identify on entry
5. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION: 119: JAMS AND JELLIES
Class: 1. Apricot, plain jam
2. Apricot, pineapple jam
3. Strawberry jam
4. Any other jam, identify on entry
5. Any jelly, identify on entry
DIVISION 112: BAKING AND CONFECTIONS, 5TH
GRADE AND UNDER
DIVISION 113: BAKING AND CONFECTIONS, 6TH –
8TH GRADES
DIVISION 114: BAKING AND CONFECTIONS, 9TH
GRADE AND UP
Class: 1. Breads, any kind
2. Cake, any kind
3. Cookies, any kind
4. Candy, any kind
5. Any other, identify on entry
JUNIOR TABLE SETTINGS CONTEST
1. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per
class.
2. Space allowed: Card table, exhibitor provides.
3. Perishable foods will not be permitted.
4. All tables are limited to four place settings.
5. Menu must be furnished on the table for display.
6. You may show company and pattern names of
china, crystal and silver used and any other
information, which might be of interest to
viewers. This information should be submitted
on 5” X 8” card, neatly lettered or typed.
DIVISION 115: CAKE DECORATING
Class: 1. Decorated Cake (5th grade & under)
2. Decorated cake (6th grade & above)
DIVISION 116: TRICKS WITH A MIX
Begin with a packaged mix and change it. Recipe MUST
be submitted with exhibit when brought to the
fairgrounds.
Class: 1. Cake
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7. Centerpiece of flowers, fruit or plant material
may be used.
8. Best of Show award available for 6th grade and up
only.
3. Any other, identify on entry
JUNIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS DEPARTMENT
1. One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per
class.
2. All entries in these divisions shall have been
made or produced by the exhibitor.
3. Entries must be matted or mounted and ready for
hanging. No wood or metal frames will be
accepted, unless the entry is done in oil or acrylic.
Call 826-5166, Exhibits Supervisor, with
questions regarding matting, mounting or
hanging.
4. BARN QUILT ART is a single quilt block pattern
of your chioce drawn, colored, painted
construction paper, paint chips, - any medium
you choose. Pattern should be square 8”x’8”,
9”x9”, 10”x10”, or 12”x12”. May be mounted.
5. Description of exhibit must be on entry.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25,
3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Best of Show Junior Table Settings $30
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
(for 6th graders and up only)
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$4
$3
DIVISION 120: JUNIOR TABLE SETTINGS
Class: 1. Let the Good Times Grow!
2. Western Roundup
3. Breakfast with Santa
JUNIOR ARTS DIVISIONS
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES DIVISIONS
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor
per class, provided a different pattern is used for
each entry. All articles entered must be cleaned and
pressed.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
(for 6th graders and up only)
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 124: JUNIOR ART, PRE-SCHOOL
DIVISION 125: JUNIOR ART, K – 2ND GRADES
DIVISION 126: JUNIOR ART, 3RD – 5TH GRADES
Class: 1. Chalk/Pastel
2. Crayon
3. Charcoal
4. Felt pen
5. Finger-paint
6. Mixed media
7. Poster paint or watercolor
8. Prints
9. Pen or pencil
10. Rubber stamp art
11. Tissue art
12. Barn Quilt Art
13. Any other, identify on entry
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
(for 6th graders and up only)
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 121: CLOTHING AND TEXTILES, 5TH
GRADE AND UNDER
DIVISION 122: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE, 6TH – 8TH
GRADES
DIVISION 123: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE, 9TH
GRADE AND UP
Class: 1. Any article, wearing apparel
2. Stuffed item (pillow, cushion or toy)
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DIVISION 127: JUNIOR ART, 6TH – 8TH GRADES
DIVISION 128: JUNIOR ART, 9TH GRADE & UP
Class: 1. Chalk/Pastel
2. Crayon
3. Charcoal
4. Felt pen
5. Mixed media
6. Poster paint or watercolor
7. Pen or pencil
8. Barn Quilt Art
9. Any other, identify on entry
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Paper mache
Paper sculpture
Knitting
Scrapbook
Woodwork
Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 132: JUNIOR CRAFTS, 3RD – 5TH GRADES
Class: 1. Clay
2. Decorated Frames
3. Decorations, Christmas, holidays, etc.
4. Missions
5. Needlepoint
6. Paper mache
7. Paper sculpture
8. Knitting
9. Scrapbook
10. Woodwork
11. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 129: GROUP ENTRY
NO PREMIUMS OFFERED, NO ENTRY FEE.
Ribbons only. One project by a group, Pre-school,
elementary, junior high or any other junior group.
Any entry on paper over 2’ x 3’ must be on flame
retardant paper. Size limit is 7’ x 7’. Only one name
per entry.
Class: 1. Painting
2. Paper quilt
3. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 133: JUNIOR CRAFTS, 6TH – 8TH GRADES
Class: 1. Clay
2. Decorated Frames
3. Decorations, Christmas, holidays, etc.
4. Knitting
5. Needlepoint
6. Paper mache
7. Scrapbook
8. Woodwork
9. Any other, identify on entry
JUNIOR CRAFTS DIVISION
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 134: JUNIOR CRAFTS, 9TH GRADE AND
UP
Class: 1. Clay/Ceramics, handmade carved or cut
out
2. Clay/Ceramics, handmade figurine
3. Clay/Ceramics handmade pots or
containers
4. Clay/Ceramics handmade any other item,
identify on entry
5. Clay, pre molded
6. Decorated Frames
7. Decorations, Christmas, holidays, etc.
8. Knitting
9. Scrapbook
10. Woodwork
11. Any other, identify on entry
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
(for 6th graders and up only)
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 130: JUNIOR CRAFTS, PRE-SCHOOL
Class: 1. Clay
2. Decorated Frames
3. Decorations, Christmas, holidays, etc.
4. Needlepoint
5. Paper mache
6. Paper sculpture
7. Woodwork
8. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 135: JUNIOR CRAFTS,
DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED
This division is open to challenged persons with
physical or learning disabilities who have not
reached their 18th birthday.
Class: 1. Any project, identify on entry
DIVISION 131: JUNIOR CRAFTS, K – 2ND GRADES
Class: 1. Clay
2. Decorated Frames
3. Decorations, Christmas, holidays, etc.
4. Needlepoint
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DIVISION 136: HOBBY AND COLLECTIONS
Space available per exhibit is limited to one display
case.
Class: 1. Hobby; group of 10 or more items
which the exhibitor has made or
worked on.
2. Collection; group of 10 or more items
collected by the exhibitor.
not to come apart easily. Gluing pieces together is
preferred.
DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING. NO ENTRY FEES, NO
PREMIUMS PAID.
DIVISION 139: INTERLOCKING BUILDING TOYS
(LEGOS, K’NEX, ETC.)
Class: 1. Original design – under 150 pieces
2. Original design – over 151 pieces and up
3. Kit – under 150 pieces
4. Kit – 151 pieces and up
JUNIOR SPECIAL CONTESTS
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
JUNIOR FINE ART DIVISION
MOMMY AND ME
One entry will be accepted per exhibitor per
class. All entries must be originals. No wet painting
will be accepted. Pictures may be framed and must
be ready for hanging. A label bearing title, medium,
name and address of exhibitor must be attached to
the back.
A division designed for our younger fairgoers.
Participants are to be 4 years and younger. Working
together and creating fun is the goal of this project.
Limited to one entry per exhibitor per class.
DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING. NO ENTRY FEES, NO
PREMIUMS PAID.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Germino Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 137: MOMMY AND ME
Class: 1. Ceramics
2. Handprint Memories
3. Any other craft, identify on entry
Judges Award of Merit $25
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
(for 6th graders and up only)
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
RE-PURPOSED CLOTHING
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND 3RD
$5 $4
$3
DIVISION 140: JUNIOR FINE ART
Class: 1. Mixed Media
2. Oil or Acrylic
3. Pen and Ink
4. Watercolor
5. Sculpture
6. Pencil
7. Charcoal
8. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 138: RE-PURPOSED CLOTHING
Using only old or used pairs of blue jeans or one Tshirt re-purpose it for another usable item. All repurposed pieces must be made by the exhibitor.
Include a 4”x6” photo of the original jeans or T-shirt
and a 3”x4” card describing how it has been “repurposed”.
Class: 1. Blue Jeans
2. T-shirt
JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
Eight photographs will be accepted per
exhibitor per class.
Standard size prints are
acceptable. NO GLASS or FRAMES. All prints must
be mounted and matted and ready for hanging or
they will be judged but not exhibited. Photographs
must be securely wired, strung for hanging, velcro on
INTERLOCKING BUILDING TOYS
Entries must be mounted on a stationary
display board. Entries must be securely constructed
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the back for hanging, NO HOOKS. Photos must not
have been exhibited at any previous Merced County
Spring Fair. Danish system of judging.
2. Sophomore
3. Junior
4. Senior
DIVISION 148: WOOD –LARGE PROJECTS
(Cost of materials needs to be over $100)
Class: 1. Group or Class project
2. Freshman
3. Sophomore
4. Junior
5. Senior
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., Germino Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Judges Award of Merit $25
DIVISION 149: MECHANICAL DRAFTING
DIVISION 150: ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING
DIVISION 151: COMPUTER DRAFTING
Class: 1. Freshman
2. Sophomore
3. Junior
4. Senior
DIVISION 141: JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY, PRESCHOOL – 5TH GRADE
DIVISION 142: JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY,
6TH – 8TH GRADES
DIVISION 143: JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY, 9TH
GRADE AND UP
Class: 1. Animals
2. Digitally enhanced photography
3. Landscape
4. People
5. Any other, identify on entry
DIVISION 152: MECHANICAL AUTOMOTIVE
Class: 1. Engines
2. Any other
4-H AND FFA DEPARTMENT
JUNIOR INDUSTRIAL ARTS
LOCAL RULES
Three projects will be accepted per exhibitor per
class. Exhibits with gas engines MUST NOT have
gasoline in tanks, but must have oil and water if
required for workable engine. No entry may be
shown for more than one calendar year.
The Merced County Spring Fair is limited to
members of chapters or clubs residing in Merced and
Madera Counties.
The Junior Department is for young people
who want to enter exhibits at Fairs. There are a
number of organizations that want competition
among members of the organizations. The Fair can
do this by establishing divisions and classes for
groups such as FFA and 4-H Clubs and others. The
Fair will provide the opportunity for young people to
exhibit who are not members of an organization. The
Fair can do this in several ways. It can let the young
person compete in the appropriate class in direct
competition with an organization member if there
are very few “independent juniors”. It can form
separate classes for these independent juniors if
there are enough to form a class. In livestock classes,
the independent must meet the age and grade
requirements if they are in direct competition with
members of an organization.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 144: WOODS – BENCH AND CABINET
DIVISION 145: WOOD TURNING
DIVISION 146: WOOD – SMALL PROJECTS
(Cost of materials not to exceed $15)
DIVISION 147: WOOD – MEDIUM PROJECTS
(Cost of materials need to be over $15)
Class: 1. Freshman
ELIGIBILITY AND AGE REQUIREMENTS
1. FFA members may participate in classes when
they enroll in High School Vocational Agricultural
classes, and may exhibit as members to the end of
the calendar year following graduation.
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2. 4-H members may enroll when entering the
fourth grade and can exhibit as members until the
end of the calendar year in which the member
becomes 19.
3. Independent junior exhibitors not affiliated with
any organization can enter appropriate FFA or 4H classes if they meet the age or grade level
requirements.
4. Home Economics Related Occupations (FHA,
HERO) is for secondary school students, grades 6
– 12, who have been or are currently enrolled in a
consumer and homemaking education or home
economics related occupational program.
5. Fairs may offer divisions and classes restricted to
children, 19 years of age and under, who are not
under the FFA, 4-H youth programs or other
recognized junior farm organization program.
6. County, District and State Fairs cannot legally
carry liability insurance covering junior
exhibitors and/or their exhibits.
Liability
insurance is the responsibility and is at the
discretion of the junior exhibitor. Therefore, it is
suggested that junior exhibitors consider taking
out a liability policy covering themselves and
their exhibits.
points for Outstanding Project. Building plans
must accompany exhibit upon delivery to Fair.
8. Exhibitors will be responsible for unloading and
loading their exhibits.
9. The DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING is used in this
Department. State Rule IV 6 does not apply.
FFA DEPARTMENT
Exhibitor must note on online entry in ‘project
description’ area if project is Ag or Recreational.
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS DEPARTMENT
Outstanding Type II or III Farm Equipment Project
$1,000 sponsored by:
McElvany Construction.
Set of plans including building materials & cost of
project to be turned in with entry. Top five (5)
exhibitors to be interviewed by sponsor on Friday
morning of fair.
Ag Mechanics Premiums Sponsored by:
Borelli Farms, Inc.
Sweetwater Meats/Andrews Farm
HCL Machine Shop
Heppner Precision Machine Shop
Laird Manufacturing
McElvany Construction
A.L. Neves & Son
Ranchers Tractors Company
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 20-21, 12:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Exhibit Building
(Appointments will be scheduled)
JUDGING: April 23
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
LOCAL RULES
1. Students entering exhibits in Agricultural
Mechanics must be regularly enrolled in a high
school that is following the California State plan
for Vocational Agriculture.
2. Although the exhibits need not be owned by the
exhibitor, all must be the products of students as
a regular part of their instruction in Agricultural
Mechanics for the past year.
The student
exhibitor must have been at least the major
contributor to the building or repairing of the
exhibit.
3. No entry may be shown for more than one
calendar year.
4. An article may not be entered in more than one
class from the same pattern.
5. Display cards must be attached to each exhibit in
this department, correctly labeling the exhibit.
6. Exhibits with gas engines MUST NOT have
gasoline in tanks, but must have oil and water if
required for workable engine.
7. Building plans will be judged separate from entry,
but score will be counted towards accumulated
Outstanding Type II or III Recreational Project (i.e.
BBQ trailer) $1,000 sponsored by:
Sweetwater Meats.
Set of plans including building materials & cost of
project to be turned in with entry. Top five (5)
project exhibitors to be interviewed by sponsor on
Friday morning of fair.
Awards:
Outstanding Small Project
Outstanding Medium Project
Outstanding Large Project
Outstanding Overall Project
Most Innovative/Original Exhibit
Outstanding Arc Welded Project
Outstanding Chapter
Outstanding Exhibitor (exhibitor must build at least
one medium or large project to qualify)
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SCORECARD FOR DETERMINING OUTSTANDING
CHAPTER AND EXHIBITOR
Award
1st
2nd
3rd
Sm. Project
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
Med. Project
5 Points
3 Points
2 Points
(Cost of materials should be between $150 and $499)
Large Project
20 Points
15 Points
10 points
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$23
$10
$5
Note: A Chapter will receive an additional 10 points
for each individual award won.
Class: 2. Type II (complex)
(Cost of materials should be between $500 and $999)
DIVISION 200: FARM EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED
– SMALL PROJECTS
Six entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class, to
be named on entry. Cost of materials not to exceed
$25.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$38
$13
$8
Class: 3. Type III (complex)
(Cost of materials should exceed $1,000)
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$2
$1
$1
DIVISION 203: REPAIRED FARM EQUIPMENT
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
$3
$1
Class: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Woodwork
Sheet metal
Welding and forging
Cold metal
Rope work, minimum of 5 knots or 3
splices, or one working project required
to constitute one entry.
6. Electrical, minimum of 5 splices required
to constitute one entry.
7. Any other
Class: 1. Type I (Simple)
(Six entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class,
to be named on the entry form. Cost of repairs $499
or less.)
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
$5
$3
DIVISION 201: FARM EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED
– MEDIUM PROJECTS
Class: 2. Type II (Complex)
(Three entries will be accepted per exhibitor per
class, to be named on entry form. Cost of repairs
$500 or more.)
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$5
$2
$1
Class: 1.
2.
3.
4.
DIVISION 204: CHAPTER PROJECT
Woodwork
Sheet metal
Combination
Welding
Cash Award of $25
Class: 1. Any FFA Chapter Ag Mechanic group
project which has been constructed during the past
year.
DIVISION 202: FARM EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED
– LARGE PROJECTS
Three entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class,
to be named on entry form. Equipment must be clean
and presentable or entry will not be accepted.
FFA HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT
1. Exhibits in the Horticulture Department must
have been grown by the exhibitors as an integral
part of their Vocational Agriculture supervised
program.
2. Plant(s) must have been in possession of and
cared for by the exhibitor for not less than 45
days prior to April 27, 2016.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$14
$6
$4
Class: 1. Type I (simple)
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3. Watering instructions must accompany plants; if
not included the exhibitor will be responsible for
watering their entries.
4. Two entries per exhibitor per class.
5. SAUCER MUST ACCOMPANY POTTED PLANTS.
6. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING.
DIVISION 207: FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Class: 1. Winter Wonderland
2. Western Roundup
3. School Spirit
FFA FOODS DEPARTMENT
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR April 25, 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
FFA PRESERVED FOOD DIVISIONS
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIEVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26, Danish System of Judging
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Awards:
Outstanding Exhibit
Outstanding Exhibitor
Outstanding Chapter
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
$2
$1
The Exhibitor must have home produced all entries in
these divisions within the last year.
DIVISION 205: ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
Class: 1. African violet
2. Begonia
3. Caladium
4. Coleus
5. Croton
6. Dieffenbachia
7. Fern
8. Ficus Elastica
9. Geranium
10. Ivy
11. Peperomia
12. Philodendron
13. Pothos
14. Prayer plant
15. Sanserveriaed
16. Spider plant
17. Sweedish ivy/creeping charlie
18. Velvet plant
19. Wandering jew
20. Hanging plant, any kind
21. Terrarium
22. Any other plant
23. Any annual
24. Any biennial
Two entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class,
provided a different recipe is used for each entry.
Two identical containers will be required for each
entry. One container will be opened for judging and
the other will remain on display. Exhibitors may pickup their opened containers April 27th, between 4:00
and 5:00 p.m. at the demonstration stage in the
Exhibit Building.
STANDARD JAR: A container specifically or specially
desgined for canning purposes. No paraffin seals. All
canning must be in sealed jars.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Clear glass, wide or
narrow mouth jar with sealed lids.
JELLIES: Clear glass, standard or sculptures, 7 or 8
oz. jelly jars with sealed lids.
JAMS: Clear glass pints or half-pints, fruit jars only
with sealed lids. Tomatoes and fruits, not including
their juices must be processed in a boiling water
bath.
DIVISION 208: CANNED FRUIT
Class: 1. Apricots
2. Peaches
3. Pears
4. Tomatoes
5. Any other fruit, identify on entry form
DIVISION 206: CACTI AND SUCCULENTS
Class: 1. Cactus
2. Succulent
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DIVISION 209: PICKLES AND RELISHES
Class: 1. Cucumber, sweet pickles
2. Dill Pickles
3. Vegetables, mixed, pickled
4. Relish, identify on entry form
5. Any other, identify on entry form
4-H MINI MEMBER PROJECTS
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO EXHIBIT BUILDING:
Non-food
April 4, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Building.
Food
April 26, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Exhibit Building.
JUDGING:
April 6 – Non food items
April 26 – Food Items
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 210: JAMS AND JELLIES
Class: 1. Apricot, plain jam
2. Apricot, pineapple jam
3. Strawberry jam
4. Any other jam, identify on entry form
5. Any jelly, identify on entry form
4-H DEPARTMENT
Five entries per exhibitor per class, each to be named
on entry. NO ENTRY FEES, NO PREMIUMS PAID,
RIBBON ONLY.
DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING
State Rule IV, 6 does not apply.
DIVISION 211: MINI MEMBER PROJECTS
Class: 1. Mini member – Non-food item
2. Mini member – Food item
SPECIAL COTTON CONTEST
Sponsored by:
Dos Palos Cooperative Gin
4-H CLOTHING AND TEXTILES DIVISIONS
Six different entries will be accepted per exhibitor,
each to be named on entry. Different means unlike in
fabric used, pattern or style. A coordinated exhibit
consists of three to five items not judged elsewhere.
Exhibitors are limited to entries in one division.
Available to all 4-H Projects made with cotton. Prizes
will be awarded to the exhibitor for entries made
with COTTON or cotton blend (65% minimum).
Fabrics or materials must be identified by hang tabs,
labels, end of selvage, or sales slip, signed at store of
purchase stating content. Exhibitor enters contest by
noting COTTON on entry. COTTON labels will be
furnished to exhibitors when entries are received.
The judge will select winners.
1ST
$25
PRIZE
2ND
$15
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7
p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10 a.m. and 6
p.m.
3RD
$10
Irene Borelli Memorial Award for Outstanding
Beginning Sewing Project
Outstanding Clothing Exhibit Award
4-H HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
PREMIUMS OFFERED
1ST
2ND
3RD
Single Item:
$3
$2
$1
Two Piece Outfit
$3
$2
$1
Coordinated Exhibit $4
$3
$2
4-H MEDALS ARE TO BE AWARDED TO OUTSTANDING
PROJECTS
Donated by:
Helen & Frank Gallichio
Exhibitor classification definitions:
Beginning: 1st and 2nd year in project
Intermediate: 3rd and 4th year in project
Advanced: 5th year and over in project
(unless otherwise defined)
DIVISION 212: BEGINNING
DIVISION 213: INTERMEDIATE
DIVISION 214: ADVANCED
Class: 1. Single item
2. Two piece item
3. Coordinated exhibit
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entries in one class per division. Recipes using
alcohol not allowed.
Minimum quantities:
Muffins, biscuits, rolls, cookies and Candies:
½ dozen
Cake: ¼ cake plus one slice
Bread: ¼ loaf (crust end) plus one slice
Pie: ¼ pie plus one slice
4-H WEARABLE ART
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION
215:
4-H
WEARABLE
ARTEMBELLISHED
Entry must start with a purchased garment (any
clothing item, purse or scarf) and embellished by the
exhibitor.
Class: 1. Beginning (1st year)
2. Intermediate (2nd year)
3. Advanced (3rd year and over)
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11: 59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
4-H HOME FURNISHINGS DIVISIONS
Outstanding Foods & Nutrition Exhibit Award
Outstanding Cake Decorating Exhibit Award
Five different entries will be accepted per exhibitor,
each to be named on entry. Different means unlike in
fabric used, pattern or design. A coordinated exhibit
consists of from three to five items not judged
elsewhere. Emphasis to be on the coordination of
colors, texture, patterns and shapes. Exhibitors are
limited to entries in one division.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 219: FOODS AND NUTRITION
Class: 1. Beginning
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced
Four entries will be accepted per exhibitor, to be
named on entry.
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 220: CAKE DECORATING
Class: 1. Cake or cake form (beginning)
2. Cake or cake form (intermediate or
advanced)
3. Sugar mold
4. Other decorative item
Outstanding Home Furnishing Exhibit Award
PREMIUMS OFFERED
1ST
2ND
3RD
Single Item:
$3
$2
$1
Coordinated Exhibit $3
$2
$1
4-H FOOD PRESERVATION DIVISIONS
Twelve total entries will be accepted per exhibitor.
Each entry may be a different product or the same
product preserved by a different method. Exhibitor
is limited to entries in one class per division. Entry
must list the type of product and the method or
process used. Low acid foods must be canned under
pressure. Jar labels should list the type of product
and process used. Dried products should be wrapped
in clear plastic or sealed jars. No parafin seals, only
standard canning jars with lids will be accepted.
Exhibitor must bring two jars per entry, one for
tasting and one for display. To prevent waste, open
jars may be picked up after judging.
DIVISION 216: BEGINNING
DIVISION 217: INTERMEDIATE
DIVISION 218: ADVANCED
Class: 1. Single item
2. Coordinated exhibit
4-H FOODS AND NUTRITION DIVISIONS
Twelve entries will be accepted per exhibitor, one
entry of a particular type (bar cookie, drop cookie,
etc) to be named on entry. Exhibitor is limited to
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Minimum quantities for drying:
Fruit leather: two rolls
Jerky: six strips
Dried fruit: six to eight sections
Dried vegetables: ¼ cup
Dried herbs: one tablespoon
interest to viewers. This information should
be submitted on 5”x 8” card, neatly lettered
or typed.
8. Centerpiece of flowers, fruit or plant material
may be used.
DIVISION 223: 4-H TABLE SETTINGS
Class: 1. Individual, Exhibitors Choice
3. Group, Exhibitors Choice
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR April 26, 8:00 to 10:00
a.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
4-H ARTS AND CRAFTS DIVISIONS
Six entries will be accepted per exhibitor per class. If
leathercraft items are pre-cut or pre-stamped, the
exhibitor should attach a note stating which portion
of the item they completed. Exhibitors should enter
projects within their ability and will be judged on
neatness and artistry of their exhibit. Photographs
and posters must be ready for hanging, mounted on
construction paper or mount board, NO GLASS, or
they will be judged but not exhibited.
Outstanding Food Preservation Exhibit Award
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 221: CANNING
DIVISION 222: DRYING
Class: 1. Beginning
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 12 noon to 7:00
p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
4-H TABLE SETTINGS
Outstanding Exhibit Award in each Division
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 25, 3pm to 7pm
Germino Building
JUDGING: April 26
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00a.m. and
6:00p.m.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 224: LEATHERCRAFT
Class: 1. Beginning
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1st
2nd
3rd
$5
$4
$3
DIVISION 225: CRAFTS
Class: 1 Beginning Stitchery/Macrame
2. Intermediate Stitchery/Macrame
3. Advanced Stitchery/Macrame
4. Beginning/any Holiday craft
5. Intemediate/any Holiday craft
6. Advanced/any Holiday craft
7. Beginning any other craft
8. Intermediate any other craft
9. Advanced any other craft
1. Exhibitors must be enrolled in 4-H Foods &
Nutrition.
2. One entry per exhibitor or group.
3. Space allowed: Card table, exhibitor provides.
4. Perishable foods will not be permitted.
5. All tables are limited to four place settings.
6. Menu must be furnished on table for display.
7. You may show company name and pattern
names of china, crystal and silver used and
any other information which might be of
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DIVISION 226: QUILTING
Class: 1. Beginning
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced
4. Club entry – Ribbons only
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 10:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 227: PHOTOGRAPHY
Class: 1. Beginning Stills
2. Intermediate Stills
3. Advanced Stills
4. Beginning Animals
5. Intermediate Animals
6. Advanced Animals
7. Beginning People
8. Intermediate People
9. Advanced People
10. Beginning any other photo
11. Intermediate any other photo
12. Advanced any other photo
13. Beginning Nature
14. Intermediate Nature
15. Advance Nature
Outstanding Exhibit Award in each Division
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
DIVISION 229: ELECTRIC
DIVISION 230: WOODWORKING
Class: 1. Beginning
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced
4. Club entry – Ribbons only
DIVISION 231: SMALL ENGINES, TRACTORS AND
AUTOMOTIVE
Class: 1. Any engine
2. Any other (educational display)
3. Club entry – ribbon only
QUILTS OF VALOR
Three entries per class per exhibitor. Sew a
quilt block with red, white and blue fabrics. Block
must be a minimum of 6 ½” x 6 ½”, and a maximum
16 ½” x 16 ½”with an unfinished edge. Quilt block
must be new 100% cotton, quilting quality fabric.
Each entry will become the property of the
Merced County Spring Fair and will be donated to the
Los Banos Arts Council Quilters Guild. The guild will
assemble them into quilts and the quilts will be
presented to service members and veterans who
have served in war.
DIVISION 232: ROCKETRY
Class: 1. Beginning
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced
4. Homemade rocket, original
5. Club entry – Ribbons only
DIVISION 233: METAL WORK – SMALL PROJECT
Cost of material should be between $1 and $199.
Class: 1. Beginning
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced
4. Club entry – Ribbons only
DIVISION 228: QUILT OF VALOR
Class: 1. Red, White and Blue quilt block, machine
or hand pieced
2. Red, White and Blue quilt block using
applique technique
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$4
$3
$2
4-H MECHANICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Three entries will be accepted per class per
exhibitor, to be named on entry for Electric,
Woodworking and Metal Work divisions.
Small engines limited to one entry per
exhibitor per class.
Rocketry limit of four entrys. All rockets must
be on a mount. Exhibits with engines must not have
gasoline in tanks, but may have oil and water.
DIVISION 234: METAL WORK – LARGE PROJECT
Cost of materials should be over $200.
Class: 1. Large metal work project
4-H PLANT SCIENCE, MISCELLANEOUS,
AND RECORD BOOKS
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JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR:
April 26, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 26, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Dairy Replacement Heifers & Club Beef – Jan 10, 2016
Club Goats, Sheep & Swine - March 1, 2016
All Breeding Animals, Small Animals and
Showmanship – March 1, 2016
Outstanding Plant Exhibit Award
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$3
$2
$1
1. Show boxes, tack, feed or equipment is required
to be stored in the assigned tack area. This will be
an area no more than 5 feet by the length of your
club or chapter pens. Where available, this will be
the area 5 feet behind our pens. In areas where
this is not possible, an area will be assigned to
your club or chapter. Tent and pop-ups will only
be allowed in the designated area behind the
Livestock Office at a fee of $100 per 10x10 tent
and pop-up. These spaces are available on a first
come first serve basis.
2. Livestock feed pass holders will be allowed to
drive their vehicles containing necessary feed or
bedding onto the fairgrounds for the purpose of
caring for and feeding animals between the hours
of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. One Livestock feed
pass, per species, will be available for each large
club or chapter. Clubs or chapters with less than
10 exhibitors will receive one livestock feed pass
only.
3. There will be an admission charge to the fair.
Exhibitors will require a wristband, which will be
given to the club/chapter leaders. If the
wristband is tampered with, lost or confiscated
the exhibitor will have to purchase a replacement
band for $10.00. Each large club or chapter
showing large animals will receive three (3)
leader passes; clubs or chapters with 10
exhibitors or less will receive one (1) leader pass.
Additional passes may be purchased by large
animal leaders exhibiting proper ID for $14.00
until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, April 26 2016.
4. No open flames or electrical appliances with
heating elements are allowed in the livestock
area. Blowers are allowed.
5. Alcohol is not allowed to be brought into or
stored in the livestock barn area.
6. The Merced County Spring Fair will have a row of
champions’ barn. All breed grand and reserve
grand champions, (Market and Breeding) may be
used in this display. Animals in this display will
be released upon conclusion of Master
Showmanship (Round Robin) on Sunday
afternoon. Exhibitor must care for their animals
and the area until this time.
DIVISION 235: PLANT SCIENCE
Four entries will be accepted per exhibitor to
be named on entry. Watering instructions must
accompany plants or exhibitor will be responsible for
watering own plants. Plants must have been cared
for and in possession of the exhibitor for not less than
45 days prior to April 27, 2016.
Class: 1. Ornamental horticulture
2. Dish garden – terrarium
3. Forestry
4. Other plant science
ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 4, 10:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m., Exhibit Building
JUDGING: April 6
EXHIBIT CLAIMING: May 2 between 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
DIVISION 236: 4-H RECORD BOOK
Must be current year record book.
Class: 1. Beginning – 1st and 2nd year
2. Intermediate – 3rd and 4th year
3. Advanced – 5th year and over
DIVISION 237: MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
Eight entries will be accepted per exhibitor, describe
on entry. Appropriate exhibits might include posters
or displays of your knowledge or method learned.
Exhibit Department can not guarantee wall space for
displays.
Class: 1. Projects emphasizing performance and
learning
2. Group entry, performance (ribbon only)
3. Project emphasizing skills
4. Group entry, skill (ribbon only)
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7. Exhibitors will at all time give necessary and
personal attention to the animals that they have
on exhibit. Each exhibitor, or his representative,
will be solely responsible for any loss, injury, or
damage caused by any animal exhibited by him
and shall hold the Merced County Spring Fair and
its agents harmless and indemnify them against
any legal proceedings arising from each loss,
injury or damage.
8. The Merced County Spring Fair cannot legally
carry liability insurance covering junior
exhibitors and/or their exhibits. Insurance
coverage is available through California Fair
Service Authority (CFSA), before April 1, 2016,
for more information call, 826-5166.
9. Fitting of livestock is a hands-on educational
process; exhibitor must be present and actively
involved when animal is being worked on.
10. NOTE TO EXHIBITORS: All rules contained in
“State Rules for California Fairs” as established by
the Division of Fairs and Expositions apply to this
fair. A copy may be obtained at the local fair
office in late March or from the Division of Fairs
and Expositions (send a self addressed, stamped
envelope to 1010 Hurley Way #200, Sacramento,
CA 95825).
11. The Merced County Spring Fair Club Animal &
Dairy Replacement Heifer Shows are open to:
residents of the Merced County School Districts
or individuals enrolled by way of intra-district
transfer or attending private schools within
Merced County, 4-H members that are residents
of the Firebaugh School District, 4-H and FFA
members that are residents of the Chowchilla
School District and college students who were
eligible to show at the Merced County Spring Fair
the previous year. Breeding divisions are open to
the same exhibitors.
12. No water troughs will be allowed on the
Fairgrounds.
13. Fair Management can establish separate classes if
there are sufficient entries. Independent junior
exhibitors must not have been in a junior
organization within 60 days (120 for beef cattle)
to be eligible to participate and must notify Fair
Management in writing prior to January 1, 2016.
Prior to the opening of the Fair, Fair Staff may
arrange a project visit.
14. No animal shall be admitted or remain on the
grounds that shows any evidence of any
communicable disease or unsightly condition.
This may include, but is not limited to ringworm,
club lamb fungus, contagious ecthyma, prolapse
or open wounds.
15. Original ownership registration certificates must
be shown on arrival at the fairgrounds. All
animals must be checked in by 5:00 p.m. the day
prior to their show or they may be scratched.
16. All cattle must be double tied (i.e. halter and neck
rope). Fair personnel will monitor this at the
time of check in and other times as needed. The
Livestock Superintendent will have the final
decision on what is considered adequate.
17. Fair participants that would like to put liquids
into any animal by tube or drench must have
written approval from the Livestock
Superintendent. The use of any drug or
medication on Club animals will have to follow
manufacturer specifications or veterinary
instructions for withdrawal and dosage for
slaughter. Name of drug, dosage and date given
shall be presented to the Livestock
Superintendent on a “Drug Administration Form”
available in the Livestock Office.
18. Abuse of animals in any form will not be allowed.
Any violation of this rule will result in immediate
disqualification with no recourse.
19. Exhibitors must show and sell their own animal.
The Livestock Superintendent through a written
request shall clear any exception to this rule.
20. Exhibitors will cooperate with Security personnel
or any other Fair officials in all matters of policy,
including but not limited to parking,
stall/pen/space assignments and appearance,
and/or animal care.
21. Sale Policy: Once the buyer declares their
intentions for their purchase in the sale ring, the
animal will be marked for shipping. This decision
is final and will not be changed. Please do not
approach the buyers for this purpose after your
animal has been sold.
22. As a condition for participation in the Merced
County Spring Fair, every exhibitor must agree to
submit any animal entered to blood, urine and
tissue analysis by the Fair or appointed agent.
Sale prices and/or premiums will be withheld
pending test results.
23. Premium checks will be mailed to Chapter
Advisors and 4-H Community Leaders
approximately May 17, 2016.
24. The official dress code for exhibitors shall be
white pants and a white collared short or long
sleeve shirt. Members of FFA and 4-H may wear
additional items (i.e. FFA jacket, scarf or tie; 4-H –
scarf or tie, hat) as required. Dress code is to be
enforced by their organization.
25. All livestock exhibitors are required to have
themselves and their animals available to be
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presented in any special exhibit areas, contest or
publicity as requested by fair management.
26. All animals must be solely owned by the
exhibitor.
27. Livestock exhibitors are allowed to show one
large animal. Club Steer, Club Swine, Club
Lamb, Club Goat or Dairy Replacement Heifer
or one Rabbit Meat Pen, one Single Fryer
Rabbit or one Avian Meat Pen.
10. Any animal sold privately during the Fair will be
the full responsibility of the seller and the buyer.
Fair Association will not be responsible for billing
and delivery of animal. All animals must be
removed from the Fairgrounds no later than
12:00 noon, Monday, May 2, 2016.
11. All Club animal exhibitors must complete a drug
residue avoidance policy letter before their
animal is weighed in.
12. All sale animals shall be weighed Tuesday, April
26, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to noon unless otherwise
directed by the Fair. Exhibitors shall arrange to
have sale animals weighed at this time. No reweighs to meet tolerances will be allowed. The
certified fair scales shall be the official scales.
13. An eligible exhibitor may sell one Club Beef,
Lamb, Goat or Hog that has been judged
“Market Ready” or one Replacement Heifer or
one Meat Pen of Rabbits or Avian or Single
Fryer. Exhibitors may only sell in one auction,
JLA, Replacement Heifer, or Small Animal
Auction.
14. It shall be the responsibility of the ownerexhibitor of each animal to properly care for it,
including feeding and watering until removal or
5:00 p.m. Sunday of the Fair.
15. The Fair Management, Cooperative Extension
Service, 4-H Club and its leaders, FFA Chapters
and their advisors assumes no responsibility for
validity of any sale made. Sellers will dispose of
their animals solely on the own volition. Buyers
purchase animals likewise “sale is a trade” as in
any auction. Animals offered must be sound and
clean.
16. To defray the auction costs and maintain a
contingency as required by the Division of Fairs
and Expositions, the Fair will charge 10%
commission of the gross sale. The Beef Council
Amendment Bill, AB 2631, was signed into law on
July 2, 1982. It requires all livestock sales,
including Junior Livestock Auctions, to pay $1 a
head assessment to be used in the areas of
education, research and advertising. In addition,
the brand inspector’s fee will be charged to the
seller. The National Pork Producers Council
collects a $.004 assessment of the sale price per
swine sold to be used in pork promotion and
research.
17. Each Steer and Dairy Replacement Heifer that
sells must have turned in before the entry
deadline a “proof of ownership and brand
inspection” statement for the state brand
inspector. NO EXCEPTIONS.
18. Group buyer forms are provided for the
convenience of buyers wishing to purchase an
SALE OF CHAMPIONS
Rules Governing the Junior Livestock Auction
1. All animals will be sold to buyers for re-sale or
custom processing.
2. Livestock exhibitors are allowed to show one
large animal. Club Steer, Club Swine, Club
Lamb, Club Goat or Replacement Heifer or one
Rabbit Meat Pen, one Single Fryer Rabbit or
one Avian Meat Pen.
3. All Breed Champions and Reserve Breed
Champions must sell.
4. If you choose to have an animal that has qualified
for the sale removed from the sale, you must do
this no later than one hour after the show. If your
animal is one that is in the sale order and it
misses it’s time to be in the ring it will be sold by
the auctioneer at resale price. The animal will be
shipped and you will be paid resale price. Release
time for club animals that are not in the sale will
be set by the Livestock Superintendent.
5. Individuals exhibiting the first place 4-H and FFA
Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats and Dairy educational
displays will have their animal sold just before
the Reserve Champion of that species.
6. The JLA Auction will be held Saturday, April 30,
2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
7. AUCTION RUNNERS. Each 4-H Club and FFA
Chapter is responsible for providing runners
for the Auctions. A time schedule and the
number of runners needed from each
club/chapter for each auction will be
arranged by the Livestock Office.
8. All animals offered for sale shall be part of a FFA
Chapter, 4-H Club, Grange, or an Independent
project. All projects must comply with the
California State Rules and shall have been on
exhibit for the duration of the 2016 Merced
County Spring Fair.
9. Selling a dead animal or reselling of animals
previously sold is expressly prohibited. .
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animal as a group. THESE FORMS ARE NOT TO
BE USED TO SOLICIT BIDS THE MORNING OF
THE AUCTION.
19. Sale checks will be ready for the exhibitors on
Sunday, May 1, 2016 after 4:00 p.m. They must
be picked up and signed for by the consignor.
Those not picked up will be mailed Monday.
20. The Merced County Spring Fair will have a
row of champions’ barn. All breed grand and
reserve grand champions, (Market and
Breeding) may be used in this display.
Animals in this display will be released upon
conclusion of Master Showmanship (Round
Robin) on Sunday afternoon. Exhibitor must
care for their animals and the area until this
time.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
REPLACEMENT HEIFER PROJECT SALE
13.
Heifers to be sold Thursday, April 28, 2016 must have
been raised by 4-H and FFA members. Heifers may
be grade or registered animals, which are safe in calf.
Animals must also be:
14.
15.
1. A bonafide 4-H or FFA project of owner.
Replacement Heifers must be owned 120 days
prior to the opening day of the fair.
2. Sired by a registered bull of the same breed as
dam.
3. Identified by an ear tattoo, California Brucellosis
ear tag number and a side view either sketched
or photographed.
4. Bred to a registered bull of the same breed or, if
not, the breed of the sire must be listed on the
entry.
5. Certified by the seller to be open in all four
quarters, vaccinated for Brucellosis, Rednose and
Leptosipiroses within a year of sale and have
been dehorned and discrepancies concerning
health to be determined by committees’
consulting veterinarian.
6. The animal must be within approximately 75
days of calving by the day of sale. If the heifer
calves before Monday, April 25, 2016, 9:00 a.m.,
the animal must be transferred to a breeding
class and will not be eligible for the sale. If she
calves after this date, she must calve on the
grounds and the exhibitor must notify the
Livestock or Dairy Superintendent before the calf
is born. If she is eligible to sell, she will be sold
with the calf by her side.
7. Fitted out in show condition for judging during
Fair and subsequent sale. Animals will be judged
in a special division for acceptance for sale and
order in sale.
Only superior quality dairy
replacement heifers will be eligible.
Must be owned by exhibitor and registered with
the Merced County Spring Fair on proper forms
provided for that purpose by the officer of the
Fair prior to January 10, 2016. Entry fee of
$17.00, bill of sale and brand inspection are also
due at this time.
Seller to transfer papers on registered animal.
Production record of dam is required. Include
this information with replacement heifer
application, it will be accepted and announced at
sale.
Only one (1) animal may be entered.
The sale will be conducted in the Carousel Ring.
As soon as the auctioneer strikes off the animal,
she is the buyer’s responsibility and may be
removed from the Fairgrounds by payment of
amount bid and acquiring a release from the
Livestock Office.
Seller shall feed, water and care for animal until
removal, or 5:00 p.m., Sunday of the Fair.
All applicable rules of the Club animal sale shall
apply.
Individuals exhibiting the first place 4-H and FFA
Dairy educational displays will have their animal
sold just before the Reserve Champion.
All Outstanding Exhibitor Applications are due on
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 no later
than 5:00 p.m.
Other Awards that are offered include:
Outstanding First Year Exhibitor
Jaime Brown Memorial
Bud Cozzi Memorial
Lloyd Cotta Memorial
D.O. Germino Scholarship
Merced County Spring Fair Heritage Foundation
Scholarship
For more information on Awards and Scholarships
contact the Fair Office.
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LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, April 23rd
9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
SUNDAY, April 24th
8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
MONDAY, April 25th
8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.
8:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
6:00p.m.
TUESDAY, April 26th
9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
11:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.
1:00p.m.
3:00p.m.
Barns Available for tack, feed and straw
only. Barn charts will be posted. NO
CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO BARN
CHARTS WITHOUT LIVESTOCK
SUPERINTENDENTS APPROVAL.
Livestock staff and security will not be
available. Only entrance will be through
the Livestock gate.
10:00 a.m.
FFA ONLY, Barns are available for
livestock. (Trailers w/10 head or
greater of sheep, swine or goats; beef &
dairy w/5 head or more. Less than,
must come in after 9:00am.)
12 Noon
Livestock staff and security will be
on grounds and available to assist
you.
Receive 4-H & FFA Livestock.
(Trailers w/10 head or greater of
sheep, swine or goats; beef & dairy w/5
head or more. Less than, must come in
after 9:00am.)
6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, April 29th
7:00a.m. – 8:00a.m.
ALL LIVESTOCK MUST BE IN PLACE
Weigh in Club Swine at Swine Scale
Club Lambs and Club Goats weigh in at
Beef scale, end of Barn 2
Beef weigh in at Beef scale, end of Barn
2
All Club Animals must be weighed by
deadline.
Replacement Heifer Check in, location
TBA
4-H & FFA Grade Dairy Show, classes
alternating
7:00a.m. - 8:00a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, April 27th
9:00 a.m.
FFA Club Swine followed by 4-H Club
Swine, followed by Grand Champion
Swine followed by Breeding Swine –
Pavilion Ring # 1, FFA Club Goats,
followed by 4-H Club Goats, followed by
Grand Champion Club Goat, followed by
FFA Goat Showmanship, followed by 4H Goat Showmanship, followed by,
Independent Goat Showmanship,
followed by, Breeding Goats – Pavilion
Ring #2
10:00 a.m.
Dairy Replacement Heifers, 4-H
followed by FFA (classes may be split)
4-H & FFA Jersey/AOB Dairy (classes
alternating) followed by Dairy
Showmanship: 4-H Junior/FFA
Novice/4-H Intermediate/FFA
Freshman/4-H Senior/FFA
Advanced/Independent– Arburua
Arena
THURSDAY, April 28th
9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00p.m.
SATURDAY, April 30th
10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY, May 1st
6am-10am
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
2:00 p.m.
FFA Swine Showmanship, followed by
4-H Swine Showmanship, followed by
Independent Swine Showmanship –
Pavilion Ring #1.
4-H & FFA Valley Lamb, followed by
FFA Club Lambs, followed by 4-H Club
Lambs, followed by Grand Champion
Lamb, followed by Breeding Sheep,
followed by Supreme Champion,
followed by Wether Dams – Pavilion
Ring #2
4-H & FFA Holstein Dairy (classes
alternating), followed by Supreme
Champions – Arburua Arena
FFA Club Beef, followed by 4-H Club
Beef, followed by Breeding Beef, MMCA
Bred Heifer Class, followed by FFA Beef
Showmanship, followed by 4-H Beef
Showmanship, followed by
Independent Beef Showmanship –
Arburua
Replacement Heifer Sale – Carousel
Arena
Weigh in FFA Rabbit Meat Pens
followed by 4-H Rabbit Meat Pens,
followed by FFA Single Fryer weigh in,
followed by 4-H Single Fryer weigh in –
Arburua Arena
Receive Avian – Inspection area
FFA Rabbit Meat Pens, followed by 4-H
Rabbit Meat Pens, followed by, FFA
Single Fryers, followed by 4-H Single
Fryers, followed by Breed classes and
Showmanship – Arburua Arena.
4-H & FFA Avian Judging, followed by
Avian Showmanship - Arburua Arena
FFA Valley Lamb Showmanship,
followed by 4-H Valley Lamb
Showmanship, followed by FFA Sheep
Showmanship, followed by 4-H Sheep
Showmanship, followed by
Independent Sheep Showmanship –
Pavilion
Pee Wee Showmanship – Arburua
Arena
Small Animal Master Showmanship
Small Animal Auction, Carousel Arena
Junior Livestock Auction – Carousel
Arena
Livestock Released
FFA Leaders Meeting – Location to be
announced
4-H Leaders Meeting – Location to be
announced
Livestock Awards – Arburua Arena
Master Showmanship – Arburua Arena
Open Master Showmanship
All Animals must be released by the Livestock Office to leave
the grounds
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ONLINE ENTRIES DUE: March 28, 2016 11:59 p.m.
DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIR: April 20-21, 10a.m. to
4p.m. to the Exhibit Building
American System of Judging
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
NO ENTRY FEE. Winner in each specie will
sell just prior to the Reserve Champions. The
exhibitor must build the display. Exhibitors name and
Club/Chapter listed on it. Displays will be judged for
each species on the content of the display, its
educational value, visual aspects and appeal to the
fair going public, and promotion of agriculture.
Lettering shall be legible from 10 feet and on one side
only. No display may be used more than one year.
Displays must be set up by Wednesday, April 27,
2016 at 12 noon.
Displays for Rabbits and Avian must be
brought to the Small Animal Show Area on the
morning of the show.
Please contact the Livestock Office, should
you require additional space for a display. This
additional space may not be in the area that your
animal will be penned.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$25
$20
$10
DIVISION 401: 4-H & FFA SPECIAL BARN QUILT
CONTEST
Class: 1. 4-H Special Barn Quilt
2. FFA Special Barn Quilt
BEEF CATTLE
MERCED COUNTY-BRED CLUB STEERS
Club Beef entries close 1/10/2016
DIVISION 400: EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY
Class: 1. Beef
2. Sheep
3. Swine
4. Dairy Cattle
5. Goat
6. Rabbit (Display on Friday)
7. Avian (Display on Friday)
8. Other, identify on entry
Club Beef are judged under the DANISH
SYSTEM of Judging. After weigh in, Club beef may be
divided into weight lots within the limitations as
desired by Management for convenience in judging.
The decision of the Judges at the scales is final.
It is the intent of the Division of Fairs and
Expositions that the quality standards established for
Club animals be maintained.
Therefore,
classifications will be subject to change in the event
that there are changes made in federal grading.
County Bred Steer show in 2017 will not be
limited to only County Bred Steers.
SPECIAL BARN QUILT CONTEST
A Barn Quilt is a 4’x4’ piece of plywood
painted with a colorful quilt block pattern. The
block is framed and hung on a barn or out
building. The Fair will provide the 4’x4’ piece of
plywood to the entrant. There will be a limited
number of entries available, and will be on a first
come first serve basis.
A 3x5 card with the club name, a
contact person and a phone number must be
attached to the back of each barn quilt
entered.
The completed Barn Quilts will become
the property of the fair and used at their
discretion. There will be Barn Quilt samples
available for viewing in the main office. Up to
100 points for clean barn may be given for
Barn Quilts.
Market Ready Steers may sell.
For sale purposes, payment will be made on
maximum weight of 1300 lbs.
The exhibitor must individually own Club Beef for
120 days prior to the opening day of the fair.
All of the following must be in place at the time of
the entry deadline:
1. Online entry complete with proper fees.
2. Brand Inspection and Bill of Sale must be
mailed in or delivered to the fair office by
1/10/2016 or online entries will not be
accepted.
3. Breeder’s affidavit stating the steer was bred in
the county, breeder name and address.
4. Photo of steer with ear tag and hot brand
showing along with exhibitor and leader/advisor.
All steers must have a hot brand from the
breeder. No unbranded steers. Brand must be
registered to a Merced county address.
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5. For exhibitors that are not residents of Merced
County, if their steers are bred by exhibitor, all of
the above rules apply plus dam and calf must be
blood typed for proof of parentage at breeders’
expense. Fair will determine location of testing.
Please contact the fair office for more
information.
4-H and FFA exhibitors show together in registered
and grade classes.
DIVISION 405: ALL BREEDS BEEF CATTLE
Class: 1. Junior-Senior Bull Calf
Sept. – Dec 2015
2. Summer Yearling Bull
May – Aug. 2015
3. Junior Yearling Bull
Jan. – Apr. 2015
4. Supreme Champion Bull – No cash award
5. Junior-Senior Heifer Calf
Sept. –Dec. 2015
6. Summer Yearling Heifer
May – Aug. 2015
7. Late Junior Yearling Heifer
March – Apr. 2015
8. Early Junior Yearling Heifer
Jan. – Dec. 2014
9. Late Senior Yearling Heifer
Sept. – Dec. 2014
10. Intermediate Senior Yearling Heifers
May – Aug. 2014
11. Early Senior Yearling Heifer
Jan. – April 2014
12. Supreme Champion Female – No cash
award
13. Pair of Females (2 of same breed, owned
by exhibitor)
14. Get of Sire (3 animals by same sire, owned
by exhibitor)
CARCASS CONTEST
Exhibitor’s attendance is mandatory at carcass
contest to be eligible for premiums. Carcass contest
will be held at Los Banos Abattoir at a date to be
determined later.
Beef Champions:
FFA Champion Beef
FFA Reserve Champion Beef
4-H Champion Beef
4-H Reserve Champion Beef
Grand Champion Club Beef
Reserve Grand Champion Club Beef
Entry Fee: $17 per entry
DIVISION 402: FFA CLUB BEEF
Class: 1. FFA Club Beef 1000 lb. & up
DIVISION 403: 4-H CLUB BEEF
Class: 1. 4-H Club Beef 1000 lb. & up
DIVISION 404: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP CLUB
BEEF
No cash award. Three animals that have been shown
in proceeding Club divisions. Owned by members of
one chapter or club. Limited to one entry per group.
Pre-entry not required, can be entered on day of
show.
Class: 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
DIVISION 406: COW/CALF, ALL BREEDS
Cow born prior to January 1, 2014. Cow
cannot be entered in any other class and is not
eligible for Champion. Calf may be entered in
appropriate class. Exhibitor must be owner at time of
calving. Calf at side must be born after August 31,
2015 and nursing cow.
Class: 1. Cow/Calf, All breeds
REGISTERED BEEF
GRADE OR UNREGISTERED PUREBRED
ANIMALS BY PUREBRED SIRE
Special Awards:
Supreme Champion Registered Bull
Supreme Champion Registered Female
Special Award:
Champion Grade Beef Female
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
$45
$40
$35
$30
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$20
$18
$15
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
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4-H and FFA exhibitors show together in
unregistered and grade classes.
A permanent ear or tattoo number is required
and must be listed on the online entry along with the
animal birth date. Animals that have been registered
by a purebred association cannot be entered in this
division.
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
PREMIUMS OFFERED
For 4-H Senior and FFA Advanced Showmanship
Divisions only.
1st 2nd
$10 $9
DIVISION 407: GRADE BEEF FEMALES
Class: 1. Junior Calf
Nov. – Dec. 2015
2. Senior Calf
Sept.- Oct. 2015
3. Summer Yearling
May- Aug. 2015
4. Junior Yearling
Jan. – April 2015
5. Late Senior Yearling
March – July 2014
6. Early Senior Yearling
August – Dec. 2014
7. Champion Grade Beef Female – No cash
award.
3rd 4th 5th
$8 $7 $6
6th 7th
$5 $4
8th
$3
NO ENTRY FEE IF ENTERED BY MARCH 1, 2016.
LATE ENTRY FEES OF $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED
IF ENTERED AFTER MARCH 1, 2016. LATE
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 26, 2016.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW THEIR OWN
ANIMAL. Entries in Showmanship MUST be made
online by March 1, 2016.
Exhibitors must be on hand and ready to
exhibit at the time called for judging. All exhibitors
are required to wear the official show uniforms as
outlined in the Livestock Rules.
Exhibitors in 4-H and FFA winning Master
Showmanship at the Merced County Spring Fair in
previous years are not eligible to compete in Master
Showmanship again.
4-H EXHIBITORS ARE TO USE THEIR GRADE
AS OF March 1, 2016 WHEN DETERMINING WHICH
DIVISION TO ENTER.
The winner of 4-H Senior Showmanship and
of FFA Advanced Showmanship will qualify for
Master Showmanship. Independent exhibitors will
have showmanship for each species. Classes of less
than 15 in showmanship may be combined. Any
division with less than 4 species qualifying for Master
Showmanship will not have a Master Showmanship.
The division must have 6 entries to qualify that
specie for Master Showmanship.
If an exhibitor qualifies in more than one
specie, they will have to choose which they will
represent in Master Showmanship.
DIVISION 408: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP BREEDING
BEEF
No cash award. Three animals that have been shown
in preceding breeding divisions. Owned by members
of one chapter or club. Limited to one entry per
group. Pre-entry not required, can be entered on
day of show.
Class: 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
NEW MERCED MARIPOSA CATTLEMEN
ASSOCIATION
BEEF BRED HEIFER PROJECT
Sponsored by:
Merced Mariposa Cattleman Association
FFA NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Exhibitors who have never shown
that specie of animal. The first three winners may
enter advanced showmanship division finals.
FFA FRESHMAN SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Freshman Exhibitors. The first three
winners may enter advanced showmanship division
finals.
4-H JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 4 and 5. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
This class is open only to exhibitors pre-registered
with the MMCA Beef Bred Heifer Project.
PREMIUMS OFFERED
1st 2nd 3rd
$20 $18 $15
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
DIVISION 409: MMCA BEEF BRED HEIFER
Class: 1. MMCA Beef Bred Heifer
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Open to exhibitors Grades 6, 7 and 8. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to Grade 9 and above.
All Other Breeds (AOB) shall be Guernsey,
Brown Swiss, Milking Shorthorns, Ayshires and
Dutch Belts. Red Holsteins shall be shown in
Holstein-Friesian Divisions. Classes will be shown in
following order as listed; bull classes will begin
approximately one hour after Senior Champion is
selected.
DIVISION 410: BEEF CATTLE
Class:1. FFA Novice Showmanship
2. FFA Freshman Showmanship
3. FFA Advanced Showmanship
4. 4-H Junior Showmanship
5. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship
6. 4-H Senior Showmanship
7. Independent Showmanship
DIVISION 412: FFA REGISTERED JERSEY AND AOB
DIVISION 413: 4-H REGISTERED JERSEY AND AOB
DIVISION 414: FFA REGISTERED HOLSTEINFRIESIAN
DIVISION 415: 4-H REGISTERED HOLSTEINFRIESIAN
Class: 1. 2 years under 3, not in milk
(September 2013-August 2014)
2. 2 years under 3, in milk
(September 2013-August 2014)
3. 3 years under 4, in milk
(September 2012-August 2013)
4. 4 years under 5, in milk
(September 2011-August 2012)
5. 5 years or over, in milk (Prior to Sept.
2011)
6. Dry cow, 3 years and over
7. Senior Champion Female – No cash award
8. Reserve Senior Champion Female – No
cash award
9. Bull Class (includes Junior Yearling)
(March 2015 – February 2016)
10. Champion Bull – No cash award
11. Reserve Champion Bull – No cash award
12. Winter Female Calf
(December 2015 – February 2016)
13. Senior Female Calf
(September – November 2015)
14. Summer Female Calf
(June – August 2015)
15. Junior Yearling Female
(March – May 2015)
16. Winter Yearling Female
(December 2014 –February 2015)
17. Senior Yearling Female
(September – November 2014)
18. Junior Champion Female – No cash award
19. Reserve Junior Champion Female – No
cash award
20. Grand Champion Female – No cash award
21. Reserve Grand Champion Female – No
cash award
22. Young Herd (one bull and two females, all
senior yearling or younger)
23. Best Three Females (any age, each
exhibitor limited to one entry)
DAIRY CATTLE
DAIRY REPLACEMENT HEIFERS
Replacement Heifer entries close 1/10/2016
Animals to be sold at the Replacement Heifer
Auction Thursday, April 28, 2016 must be entered in
this division and complied with Replacement Heifer
Project Sale requirements.
Brand Inspection and Bill of Sale must be
mailed in or delivered to the fair office by
1/10/2016 or online entries will not be accepted.
Replacement Heifer Champions:
Grand Champion Replacement Heifer
Reserve Grand Champion Replacement Heifer
Entry Fee: $17 per entry
DIVISION 411: REPLACEMENT HEIFER
Class: 1. 4-H Replacement Heifer
2. FFA Replacement Heifer
REGISTERED DAIRY CATTLE
Special Award:
Supreme Champion Registered Dairy Bull
Supreme Champion Registered Dairy Female
Supreme Champion Registered Junior Dairy
Female
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
$45
$40
$35
$30
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
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24. Produce of Dam (two animals, any age,
either sex, the produce of one cow; dam
must be identified by a registration
number)
25. Daughter and Dam (group to consist of
two females, one being the dam of the
other; animals must be owned by
exhibitor)
8. Reserve Junior Champion Female – No
cash award
9. 2 years under 3, not in milk
(September 2013-August 2014)
10. 2 years under 3, in milk
(September 2013-August 2014)
11. 3 years under 4, in milk
(September 2012-August 2013)
12. 4 years and over
(September 2011-August 2012)
13. Senior Champion Female – No cash award
14. Reserve Senior Champion Female – No cash
award
15. Grand Champion Female – No cash award
16. Reserve Grand Champion Female – No cash
award
DIVISION 416: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP
REGISTERED DAIRY CATTLE
No cash award. Five animals that have been shown
in preceding divisions. Owned by members of one
chapter or club, no more than two by any one
member. Limited to one entry per group. Pre-entry
not required, can be entered on day of show.
Class: 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
DIVISION 419: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP GRADE
DAIRY CATTLE
No cash award. Five animals that have been shown
in preceding grade divisions. Owned by members of
one chapter or club, no more than two by any one
member. Limited to one entry per group. Pre-entry
not required, can be entered on day of show.
Class: 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
GRADE OR UNREGISTERED PUREBRED DAIRY
CATTLE
Special Award:
Grand Champion Grade
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
$20
$18
$15
$10
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
PREMIUMS OFFERED
For 4-H Senior and FFA Advanced Showmanship
Divisions only.
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
All breeds judged together. A permanent ear
or tattoo number is required and must be listed on
the online entry along with the animal birth date.
Animals that have been registered by a purebred
association cannot be entered in this division.
Classes will be shown in following order as listed.
1st 2nd
$10 $9
3rd 4th 5th
$8 $7 $6
6th 7th
$5 $4
8th
$3
NO ENTRY FEE IF ENTERED BY MARCH 1, 2016.
LATE ENTRY FEES OF $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED
IF ENTERED AFTER MARCH 1, 2016. LATE
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 26, 2016.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW THEIR OWN
ANIMAL. Entries in Showmanship MUST be made
online by March 1, 2016.
Exhibitors must be on hand and ready to
exhibit at the time called for judging. All exhibitors
are required to wear the official show uniforms as
outlined in the Livestock Rules.
Exhibitors in 4-H and FFA winning Master
Showmanship at the Merced County Spring Fair in
previous years are not eligible to compete in Master
Showmanship again.
DIVISION 417: FFA ALL BREEDS GRADE DAIRY
DIVISION 418: 4-H ALL BREEDS GRADE DAIRY
Class: 1. Winter Female Calf
(December 2015 – February 2016)
2. Senior Female Calf
(September – November 2015
3. Summer Female Calf
(June – August 2015)
4. Junior Yearling Female
(March – May 2015)
5. Winter Yearling Female
(December 2014 – February 2015)
6. Senior Yearling Female
(September – November 2014)
7. Junior Champion Female – No cash award
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4-H EXHIBITORS ARE TO USE THEIR GRADE
AS OF March 1, 2016 WHEN DETERMINING WHICH
DIVISION TO ENTER.
The winner of 4-H Senior Showmanship and
of FFA Advanced Showmanship will qualify for
Master Showmanship. Independent exhibitors will
have showmanship for each species. Classes of less
than 15 in showmanship may be combined. Any
division with less than 4 species qualifying for Master
Showmanship will not have a Master Showmanship.
The division must have 6 entries to qualify that
specie for Master Showmanship.
If an exhibitor qualifies in more than one
specie, they will have to choose which they will
represent in Master Showmanship.
Club Swine classes will be broken and judged
by breed. There must be a minimum of 15 to
constitute a breed. For swine breeds with less than
15 head, an All Other Breeds Division will be offered.
The decision of the Judges is final. It is the
intent of the Division of Fairs and Expositions that
the quality standards established for Club animals be
maintained. Therefore, classifications will be subject
to change in the event that there are changes made in
federal grading.
Market Ready Swine may sell.
The exhibitor must individually own Club
Swine for 60 days prior to the opening day of the fair.
CLUB SWINE SCORECARD:
Market Ready: U.S. number 1 and U.S. number
2 hogs of average or greater conformation
that are acceptable in leanness, muscularity
and production traits. Recommended back
fat thickness at the 10th rib is >.35 and <1.1.
Not Market Ready: Any hog of below average
conformation including U.S. number 3, U.S.
number 4 and utility grade hogs. Includes
any hog with backfat thickness at the 10th rib
of <.35 and those >1.1.
FFA NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Exhibitors who have never shown
that specie of animal. The first three winners may
enter advanced showmanship division finals.
FFA FRESHMAN SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Freshman Exhibitors. The first three
winners may enter advanced showmanship division
finals.
4-H JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 4 and 5. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 6, 7 and 8. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to Grade 9 and above.
Swine Champions:
FFA Champion Club Hog
FFA Reserve Champion Club Hog
4-H Champion Club Hog
4-H Reserve Champion Club Hog
Grand Champion Club Hog
Reserve Grand Champion Club Hog
Entry Fee: $17 per entry
DIVISION 421: FFA CLUB HOGS
Class: 1. FFA Club Hogs, 210-275 lbs.
DIVISION 420: DAIRY CATTLE
Class: 1. FFA Novice Showmanship
2. FFA Freshman Showmanship
3. FFA Advanced Showmanship
4. 4-H Junior Showmanship
5. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship
6. 4-H Senior Showmanship
7. Independent Showmanship
DIVISION 422: 4-H CLUB HOGS
Class: 1. 4-H Club Hogs, 210-275 lbs.
DIVISION 423: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP CLUB
HOGS
No cash award. Five animals that have been shown in
proceeding Club divisions. Owned by members of
one chapter or club. Limited to one entry per group.
Pre-entry not required, can be entered on day of
show.
Class: 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
SWINE
CLUB SWINE
Club Swine entries close 3/1/2016
BREEDING SWINE
Club Swine are judged under the DANISH
SYSTEM of Judging. After weigh in, Club Swine may
be divided into weight lots within the limitations as
desired by Management for convenience in judging.
Special Award:
Supreme Champion Sow
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ALL EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW THEIR OWN
ANIMAL. Entries in Showmanship MUST be made
online by March 1, 2016.
Exhibitors must be on hand and ready to
exhibit at the time called for judging. All exhibitors
are required to wear the official show uniforms as
outlined in the Livestock Rules.
Exhibitors in 4-H and FFA winning Master
Showmanship at the Merced County Spring Fair in
previous years are not eligible to compete in Master
Showmanship again.
4-H EXHIBITORS ARE TO USE THEIR GRADE
AS OF March 1, 2016 WHEN DETERMINING WHICH
DIVISION TO ENTER.
The winner of 4-H Senior Showmanship and
of FFA Advanced Showmanship will qualify for
Master Showmanship. Independent exhibitors will
have showmanship for each species. Classes of less
than 15 in showmanship may be combined. Any
division with less than 4 species qualifying for Master
Showmanship will not have a Master Showmanship.
The division must have 6 entries to qualify that
specie for Master Showmanship.
If an exhibitor qualifies in more than one
specie, they will have to choose which they will
represent in Master Showmanship.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$28
$20
$16
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
classes.
4-H and FFA exhibitors show together in
Breeds Offered: Any recognized registered
breed meeting Breed Association requirements. Use
numbers to identify notchings.
Entries in group classes must be of same
breed, owned by one exhibitor and entered and
shown as individuals.
DIVISION 424: REGISTERED SWINE, ALL BREEDS
Class: 1. Senior Yearling Sow
(July – December 2014)
2. Junior Yearling Sow
(January – June 2015)
3. Fall Sow
(July – December 2015)
4. Champion Sow
5. Reserve Champion Sow
6. Get of Sire (three swine any age, get of
same sire)
7. Best Pair of Females (any age, one entry
per exhibitor)
FFA NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Exhibitors who have never shown
that specie of animal. The first three winners may
enter advanced showmanship division finals.
FFA FRESHMAN SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Freshman Exhibitors. The first three
winners may enter advanced showmanship division
finals.
4-H JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 4 and 5. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 6, 7 and 8. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to Grade 9 and above.
DIVISION 425: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP
REGISTERED SWINE
No cash award. Five animals that have been shown
in the preceding divisions. Owned by members of
one chapter or club, no more than two by any one
member. Limited to one entry per group. Pre-entry
not required, can be entered on day of show.
Class: 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
PREMIUMS OFFERED
For 4-H Senior and FFA Advanced Showmanship
Divisions only.
1st 2nd
$10 $9
3rd 4th 5th
$8 $7 $6
6th 7th
$5 $4
DIVISION 426: SWINE
Class: 1. FFA Novice Showmanship
2. FFA Freshman Showmanship
3. FFA Advanced Showmanship
4. 4-H Junior Showmanship
5. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship
6. 4-H Senior Showmanship
7. Independent Showmanship
8th
$3
NO ENTRY FEE IF ENTERED BY MARCH 1, 2016.
LATE ENTRY FEES OF $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED
IF ENTERED AFTER MARCH 1, 2016. LATE
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 26, 2016.
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CLUB LAMBS
SHEEP
Club Sheep entries close 3/1/2016
VALLEY LAMB SHOW
Entries close 3/1/2016
DANISH SYSTEM of Judging
Club Lambs are judged under the DANISH
SYSTEM of Judging. After weigh in, Club Lambs will
be divided into weight classes. Number of division
champions will be determined at this time. Club
Lambs will be divided into classes as
Blackface/Blackface Cross and Whiteface/Whiteface
Cross. Whiteface/Whiteface Cross must have greater
than 35% white on face and ears. If less than 20
whiteface/whiteface cross are exhibited in 2016, this
class may be eliminated in 2017.
All Club Lambs must be slick sheared before
weigh in. All Lambs must be sheared above the
knees and hocks. Lambs will be limited to 1/8 of an
inch of wool and the fleece length must be uniform
over the entire body. Head wool in front of the ears,
leg wool below the knee and hock is allowed. This
must be done before the being weighed. Scale will not
be held open. This rule will be enforced at the scale
and may also be checked during the show. Any Lamb
that does not comply with this rule will not be
allowed to weigh in. The decision of the Judges is
final.
It is the intent of the Division of Fairs and
Expositions that the quality standards established for
Club animals be maintained.
Therefore,
classifications will be subject to change in the event
that there are changes made in federal grading.
Market Ready Sheep may sell.
The exhibitor must individually own Club
Sheep for 60 days prior to the opening day of the fair.
All sheep and goats require complete SCRAPIES
identification, breeder number and individual animal
ID number on online entry.
See State Rules pages 24 –25 for more
information. For sale purposes payment will be made
on a maximum of 150 lb.
Local kids showing locally produced lambs fed locally
produced feed products.
This show is open to all clubs and chapters in
Merced County. Exhibitors are allowed to show one
Club Lamb or one Valley Lamb, see Livestock Rule
#28. Letters of intent must be submitted to the fair by
December 18, 2015.
Locally produced lambs will be available for
selection. A random draw for selection order will
take place.
Lambs must be fed locally produced feed
products. Alfalfa hay, corn, almond hull, cotton seed
meal, oats. A basic ration developed for the
competition will be available at the fair on scheduled
days at the cost of the feed. Exhibitors are welcome to
adjust feed with the approved feeds from this list.
Lambs will be presented with 14-21 day
wool, sheared uniformly to increase the value of the
pelt.
Qualifying lambs will be placed in the sale
order in the final rotation and will have a highter
resale price based on the value that they have for the
consumer.
Valley lambs will be eligible for a special
showmanship, they may also compete in regular
showmanship classes. Valley Lambs can be used in
club and chapter groups.
Market Ready Valley Lambs may sell.
Special Awards
FFA Champion Valley Lamb
FFA Reserve Champion Valley Lamb
4-H Champion Valley Lamb
4-H Reserve Champion Valley Lamb
Grand Champion Valley Lamb
Reserve Grand Champion Valley Lamb
CLUB LAMB SCORECARD:
Market Ready: USDA Prime or Choice quality
with 12th rib back fat range .16 - .35, average
or greater conformation and cutability.
Not Market Ready: Good of lower quality
grade with 12th rib back fat range <.16 or
>.35; underfinished lambs grading USDA good
or lower, below average conformation or
cutability.
Entry Fee: $17 per entry
DIVISION 427: FFA VALLEY LAMBS
Class: 1. Wether or Ewe Lambs, 100 lb. and up
2. Showmanship – no entry fee
DIVISION 428: 4-H VALLEY LAMBS
Class: 1. Wether or Ewe Lambs, 100 lb. and up
2. Showmanship – no entry fee
Lamb Champions:
FFA Champion Club Lamb
FFA Reserve Champion Club Lamb
4-H Champion Club Lamb
4-H Reserve Champion Club Lamb
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10. Young Flock (one ram lamb and two ewe
lambs)
11. Best four head
12. Flock (one ram any age, two yearling
ewes and two ewe lambs)
Grand Champion Club Lamb
Reserve Grand Champion Club Lamb
Entry Fee: $17 per entry
DIVISION 429: FFA CLUB LAMBS
Class: 1. Wether or Ewe Lambs, 100 lb. and up
WETHER DAM
DIVISION 430: 4-H CLUB LAMBS
Class: 1. Wether or Ewe Lambs, 100 lb. and up
Special Award:
Champion Wether Dam
Champion Wether Sire
DIVISION 431: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP CLUB
LAMBS
No cash award. Five animals that have been shown in
proceeding Club divisions. Owned by members of
one chapter or club. Limited to one entry per group. .
Pre-entry not required, can be entered on day of
show.
Class: 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$20
$15
$10
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
A permanent ear or tattoo number is required and
must be listed on the online entry along with the
animal birth date.
REGISTERED SHEEP
DIVISION 434: ALL BREEDS WETHER DAM
Class: 1. Ram Lamb
(September 2015 – January 2016)
2. Yearling Ewe
(September 2014 – August 2015)
3. Ewe Lamb
(September – December 2015)
4. Ewe Lamb
(December 2015 – January 2016)
5. Ewe Lamb
(February 2016)
6. Champion Ewe
Special Award:
Supreme Champion Registered Ram
Supreme Champion Registered Ewe
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
$33
$24
$21
$18
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
Breeds offered: Any recognized registered
breeds meeting breed association requirements. 4-H
and FFA exhibitors show together in registered and
grade classes.
Sheep breed, date of birth, and scrapie
number must be noted on the online entry.
DIVISION 435: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP SHEEP
No cash award. Five animals that have been shown
in the preceding divisions. Owned by members of
one chapter or club, no more than two by any one
member. Limited to one entry per group. Pre-entry
not required, can be entered on day of show.
Class 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
DIVISIONS 432: REGISTERED SHEEP
Class: 1. Yearling Ram
(September 2014 – August 2015)
2. Ram Lamb
(September 2015 – January 2016)
3. Pair of Ram Lambs (two ram lambs)
4. Champion Ram
5. Yearling Ewe
(September 2014 – August 2015)
6. Pair of Yearling Ewes (two yearling ewes)
7. Ewe Lamb
(September 2015 – January 2016)
8. Pair of Ewe Lambs (two ewe lambs)
9. Champion Ewe
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
PREMIUMS OFFERED
For 4-H Senior and FFA Advanced Showmanship
Divisions only.
1st 2nd
$10 $9
50
3rd 4th 5th
$8 $7 $6
6th 7th
$5 $4
8th
$3
NO ENTRY FEE IF ENTERED BY MARCH 1, 2016.
LATE ENTRY FEES OF $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED
IF ENTERED AFTER MARCH 1, 2016. LATE
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 26, 2016.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW THEIR OWN
ANIMAL. Entries in Showmanship MUST be made
online by March 1, 2016.
Exhibitors must be on hand and ready to
exhibit at the time called for judging. All exhibitors
are required to wear the official show uniforms as
outlined in the Livestock Rules.
Exhibitors in 4-H and FFA winning Master
Showmanship at the Merced County Spring Fair in
previous years are not eligible to compete in Master
Showmanship again.
4-H EXHIBITORS ARE TO USE THEIR GRADE
AS OF March 1, 2016 WHEN DETERMINING WHICH
DIVISION TO ENTER.
The winner of 4-H Senior Showmanship and
of FFA Advanced Showmanship will qualify for
Master Showmanship. Independent exhibitors will
have showmanship for each species. Classes of less
than 15 in showmanship may be combined. Any
division with less than 4 species qualifying for Master
Showmanship will not have a Master Showmanship.
The division must have 6 entries to qualify that
specie for Master Showmanship.
If an exhibitor qualifies in more than one
specie, they will have to choose which they will
represent in Master Showmanship.
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6
7
4-H Intermediate Showmanship
4-H Senior Showmanship
Independent Showmanship
GOATS
CLUB GOATS
Club Goat entries close 3/1/2016
Club Goats are judged under the DANISH
SYSTEM of Judging. After weigh in, Club Goats may be
divided into weight lots within the limitations as
desired by Management for convenience in judging.
The decision of the Judges is final. It is the
intent of the Division of Fairs and Expositions that
the quality standards established for Club animals be
maintained. Therefore, classifications will be subject
to change in the event that there are changes made in
federal grading.
Market Ready Goats may sell.
The exhibitor must individually own Club
Goats for 60 days prior to the opening day of the fair.
All sheep and goats require complete
SCRAPIES identification, breeder number and
individual animal ID number on online entry. See
State Rules pages 24 – 25 for more information.
For sale purposes payment will be made on a
maximum of 110 lb. Boer and Boer Cross are eligible.
Goat Champions:
FFA Champion Club Goat
FFA Reserve Champion Club Goat
4-H Champion Club Goat
4-H Reserve Champion Club Goat
Grand Champion Club Goat
Reserve Grand Champion Club Goat
FFA NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Exhibitors who have never shown
that specie of animal. The first three winners may
enter advanced showmanship division finals.
FFA FRESHMAN SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Freshman Exhibitors. The first three
winners may enter advanced showmanship division
finals.
4-H JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 4 and 5. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 6, 7 and 8. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to Grade 9 and above.
Entry Fee: $17 per entry
DIVISION 437: FFA CLUB GOATS
Class: 1. Chevons, 55 lb. and up
DIVISION 438: 4-H CLUB GOATS
Class: 1. Chevons, 55 lb. and up
DIVISION 439: CHAPTER/CLUB GROUP CLUB
GOATS
Five animals that have been shown in proceeding
Club divisions. Owned by members of one chapter or
club. Limited to one entry per group. Pre-entry not
required, can be entered on day of show.
Class: 1. Chapter Group
2. Club Group
DIVISION 436: SHEEP
Class: 1. FFA Novice Showmanship
2. FFA Freshman Showmanship
3 FFA Advanced Showmanship
4 4-H Junior Showmanship
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The division must have 6 entries to qualify that
specie for Master Showmanship.
If an exhibitor qualifies in more than one
specie, they will have to choose which they will
represent in Master Showmanship.
FFA NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Exhibitors who have never shown
that specie of animal. The first three winners may
enter advanced showmanship division finals.
FFA FRESHMAN SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Freshman Exhibitors. The first three
winners may enter advanced showmanship division
finals.
4-H JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 4 and 5. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 6, 7 and 8. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to Grade 9 and above.
4-H & FFA BREEDING BOER GOATS
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$20
$15
$10
Entry Fee: $14 per entry
4-H and FFA exhibitors show together. All breeds
judged as one. A permanent ear tag number and
scrapie identification number along with the birth
date must be listed on the entry.
DIVISION 440: 4-H & FFA BOER GOATS
Class: 1. Doe kids (3 - under 12 months)
2. Yearling Does (12 – under 24 months)
3. Champion Doe
GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
PREMIUMS OFFERED
For 4-H Senior and FFA Advanced Showmanship
Divisions only.
1st 2nd 3rd
$10 $9 $8
4th
$7
5th
$6
DIVISION 441: GOAT
Class: 1. FFA Novice Showmanship
2. FFA Freshman Showmanship
3. FFA Advanced Showmanship
4. 4-H Junior Showmanship
5. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship
6. 4-H Senior Showmanship
7. Independent Showmanship
6th 7th 8th
$5
$4 $3
NO ENTRY FEE IF ENTERED BY MARCH 1, 2016.
LATE ENTRY FEES OF $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED
IF ENTERED AFTER MARCH 1, 2016. LATE
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 26, 2016.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW THEIR OWN
ANIMAL. Entries in Showmanship MUST be made
online by March 1, 2016.
Exhibitors must be on hand and ready to
exhibit at the time called for judging. All exhibitors
are required to wear the official show uniforms as
outlined in the Livestock Rules.
Exhibitors in 4-H and FFA winning Master
Showmanship at the Merced County Spring Fair in
previous years are not eligible to compete in Master
Showmanship again.
4-H EXHIBITORS ARE TO USE THEIR GRADE
AS OF March 1, 2016 WHEN DETERMINING WHICH
DIVISION TO ENTER.
The winner of 4-H Senior Showmanship and
of FFA Advanced Showmanship will qualify for
Master Showmanship. Independent exhibitors will
have showmanship for each species. Classes of less
than 15 in showmanship may be combined. Any
division with less than 4 species qualifying for Master
Showmanship will not have a Master Showmanship.
SMALL ANIMALS
SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION
The auction of rabbit and avian meat pens
will be held in the Carousel Arena, Friday, April 29,
2016 at 6p.m. following Small Animal Master
Showmanship.
All exhibitors are required to wear the official
show uniform as stated in the Local Rules. The sales
order will be in reverse order to which the pens are
placed, with the Champion Pen selling last for each
species. Exhibitors may sell one meat pen of
rabbits, or one single fryer or one meat of avian,
or one Club Swine, Lamb, Goat or Steer or one
Replacement Heifer. All applicable rules of the
Junior Livestock Auction and Sale of Champions shall
apply.
A maximum of one hundred twenty (120)
sale lots of Small Animals judged worthy of
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selling and meeting the weight requirements of
each specie will be auctioned.
Individuals exhibiting the first place 4-H and
FFA Rabbit and Avian educational displays will have
their animal(s) sold just before the Reserve
Champion on that species.
All
market
animals
must
have
identification (tattoo numbers or leg band
numbers) listed on online entry. Meat animal
entries will not be accepted without tattoo/band
number.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$6
$5
$4
FFA and 4-H exhibitors will show together in
these divisions.
The American Rabbit Breeder’s Association,
Inc. sanctions this show. Rules, definitions and
judging procedures as prescribed in the latest edition
of the Guide Book and Standard of the A.R.B.A. Inc.
shall apply to all district and county fair rabbit shows,
provided they do not conflict with any of the rules
and regulations prescribed by the Department of
Food and Agriculture. Please consult an ARBA
Standard for Perfection for answers to varieties and
appropriate weight for the classes in each breed.
Do not enter division number on entry except
on Fur and Showmanship. Fair management will
break divisions. The three heavyweight breeds with
the greater number of entries will receive their own
division. The five lightweight breeds with the
greatest number of entries received will each have
their own division. Rabbits must be entered, shown
and judged in proper division and class for breed,
variety, age and sex. Be sure to note breed, variety,
age and sex on your online entry.
Rabbits found to be in ill health must be
refused by the show committee and must be removed
from the Fairgrounds.
All substitutions must be completed by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016.
All
corrections due to Fair clerical errors must be made
promptly upon arrival at the show and before judging
begins.
Exhibitors are responsible for getting their
animals to the judging table on time. Exhibitors shall
not state ownership of any animal to the judge.
Anyone interfering with the judges or clerks will be
asked to leave the show area.
This will be a one-day carry case show.
Rabbits will remain in carry case except during
judging. Rabbits will be released after showmanship
and must be checked out by 5:00 p.m. All exhibitors
are required to wear the official show uniform (see
livestock rules). All rabbits must be owned by
exhibitor a minimum of thirty (30) days.
Special Award:
Grand Champion Meat Pen – John Borelli Memorial
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen
4-H Champion Meat Pen
4-H Reserve Champion Meat Pen
FFA Champion Meat Pen
FFA Reserve Champion Meat Pen
Grand Champion Single Fryer – Mark Williams
Memorial
Reserve Champion Single Fryer
4-H Champion Single Fryer
4-H Reserve Champion Single Fryer
FFA Champion Single Fryer
FFA Reserve Champion Single Fryer
Entry Fee: $13
DIVISION 442: FFA MEAT RABBITS
DIVISION 443: 4H MEAT RABBITS
Limit one (1) entry per exhibitor. Exhibitor
can enter both meat pen and single fryer classes, but
can only show and sell one. If a meat pen rabbit does
not make weight at weigh in, the exhibitor has the
option to be put into the single fryer class. Exhibitor
must state their decision before leaving the scale. List
all tattoo numbers on online entry.
Class:
1. Meat Pen of three (3) rabbits; not under
three (3) pounds and not over five (5)
pounds each, or over ten (10) weeks old,
judged alive. Must all be the same breed
and variety.
2. Single Fryer; not under three (3)
pounds and not over five (5) pounds, or
over ten (10) weeks old, judged alive.
Entry Fee: $6 per entry
RABBITS
Breeding entries are limited to
per class. Maximum number
fifteen (15) entries per
showmanship and fur classes.
identified by permanent ear
Best in Show
Reserve in Show
Best in Show Fur
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(2) two per exhibitor
of entries limited to
exhibitor excluding
All animals must be
marking conforming
with the entry on arrival at the show. Positively no
substitutions except in same breed, sex class and
variety.
The division must have 6 entries to qualify that
specie for Master Showmanship.
If an exhibitor qualifies in more than one
specie, they will have to choose which they will
represent in Master Showmanship.
DIVISION 444 – 453: RABBITS
Class: 1. Senior Buck, 6 months of age and over
2. Intermediate Buck, 6 – 8 months of age
3. Junior Buck, under 6 months of age
4. Senior Doe, 6 months of age and over
5. Intermediate Doe, 6 – 8 months of age
6. Junior Doe, under 6 months of age
FFA NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Exhibitors who have never shown
that specie of animal. The first three winners may
enter advanced showmanship division finals.
FFA FRESHMAN SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Freshman Exhibitors. The first three
winners may enter advanced showmanship division
finals.
4-H JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 4 and 5. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 6, 7 and 8. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to Grade 9 and above.
DIVISION 454: BREED FUR
Entry Fee: $6.00.
Class: 1.
Ribbons only, no premiums paid.
Animals that have been shown and qualified in
regular breed classes. List breed on entry.
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP
PREMIUMS OFFERED
For 4-H Senior and FFA Advanced Showmanship
Divisions only.
1st 2nd
$10 $9
3rd 4th 5th
$8 $7 $6
6th 7th
$5 $4
DIVISION 455: RABBITS
Class: 1. FFA Novice Showmanship
2. FFA Freshman Showmanship
3. FFA Advanced Showmanship
4. 4-H Junior Showmanship
5. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship
6. 4-H Senior Showmanship
7. Independent Showmanship
8th
$3
NO ENTRY FEE IF ENTERED BY MARCH 1, 2016.
LATE ENTRY FEES OF $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED
IF ENTERED AFTER MARCH 1, 2016. LATE
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 26, 2016.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW THEIR OWN
ANIMAL. Entries in Showmanship MUST be made
online by March 1, 2016.
Exhibitors must be on hand and ready to
exhibit at the time called for judging. All exhibitors
are required to wear the official show uniforms as
outlined in the Livestock Rules.
Exhibitors in 4-H and FFA winning Master
Showmanship at the Merced County Spring Fair in
previous years are not eligible to compete in Master
Showmanship again.
4-H EXHIBITORS ARE TO USE THEIR GRADE
AS OF March 1, 2016 WHEN DETERMINING WHICH
DIVISION TO ENTER.
The winner of 4-H Senior Showmanship and
of FFA Advanced Showmanship will qualify for
Master Showmanship. Independent exhibitors will
have showmanship for each species. Classes of less
than 15 in showmanship may be combined. Any
division with less than 4 species qualifying for Master
Showmanship will not have a Master Showmanship.
AVIAN SCIENCE
Special Award:
Grand Champion Meat Pen – Derrick Jensen
Memorial
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen
Grand Champion Game Bird
Reserve Grand Champion Game Bird
Best in Show
Reserve in Show
Entry Fee: $6 per entry for breeding
$13 per entry for market
Entries are limited to three (3) birds per exhibitor,
per class.
All birds must have numbered leg bands (not colored
bands) at time of inspection.
All birds are required to go through a poultry
health inspection prior to the show. Birds found in ill
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health will be refused from the show and must be
removed from the fairgrounds.
The American System of judging is used.
Exhibitor shall not state ownership of any birds to
the judge.
This will be a one-day carry cage show. One
bird per carry cage due to limited number of cages
provided by Fair Management. Birds will be released
after showmanship. All exhibitors are required to
wear the official show uniform (see livestock rules).
Anyone interfering with the judges or clerks will be
asked to leave the show area.
Exhibitors showing avian must be in
uniform during judging and remain at ringside
during the duration of the show.
2. Standard Eggs
AVIAN SHOWMANSHIP
PREMIUMS OFFERED
For 4-H Senior and FFA Advanced Showmanship
Divisions only.
1st 2nd 3rd
$10 $9
$8
4th
$7
5th
$6
6th 7th 8th
$5
$4 $3
NO ENTRY FEE IF ENTERED BY MARCH 1, 2016.
LATE ENTRY FEES OF $25.00 WILL BE CHARGED
IF ENTERED AFTER MARCH 1, 2016. LATE
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 26, 2016.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST SHOW THEIR OWN
ANIMAL. Entries in Showmanship MUST be made
online by March 1, 2016.
Exhibitors must be on hand and ready to
exhibit at the time called for judging. All exhibitors
are required to wear the official show uniforms as
outlined in the Livestock Rules.
Exhibitors in 4-H and FFA winning Master
Showmanship at the Merced County Spring Fair in
previous years are not eligible to compete in Master
Showmanship again.
4-H EXHIBITORS ARE TO USE THEIR GRADE
AS OF March 1, 2016 WHEN DETERMINING WHICH
DIVISION TO ENTER.
The winner of 4-H Senior Showmanship and
of FFA Advanced Showmanship will qualify for
Master Showmanship. Independent exhibitors will
have showmanship for each species. Classes of less
than 15 in showmanship may be combined. Any
division with less than 4 species qualifying for Master
Showmanship will not have a Master Showmanship.
The division must have 6 entries to qualify that
specie for Master Showmanship.
If an exhibitor qualifies in more than one
specie, they will have to choose which they will
represent in Master Showmanship.
DIVISION 456: MEAT PEN OF AVIAN
Limit one (1) entry per exhibitor
Class: 1. Market Broilers (specific weight groups to
be determined after weigh-in) Minimum
of 4lbs per bird with a maximum of 9
lbs per bird. 2 birds per pen.
2. Game Birds (quail, dove, pigeons,
pheasants, ducks) 2 birds per pen.
PREMIUMS OFFERED PER CLASS
1ST
2ND
3RD
$6
$5
$4
DIVISION 457: COMPANION BIRDS
Class: 1. Parakeets
2. Cockatiels
3. All other breeds (Identify on entry)
DIVISION 458: GAME BIRDS
Class: 1. Doves
2. Pigeons
3. Quail
4. Ducks
5. All other breeds, identify on entry
DIVISION 459: BANTAM BREEDS/OLD ENGLISH
DIVISION 460: BANTAM BREEDS/ALL OTHER
BREEDS
DIVISION 461: LARGE STANDARD BREEDS
DIVISION 462: LARGE NON-STANDARD BREEDS
DIVISION 463: UTILITY, MEAT & EGG
Class: 1. Cock (male one year & older)
2. Hen (female one year & older)
3. Cockerel (male under one year)
4. Pullet (female under one year)
FFA NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Exhibitors who have never shown
that specie of animal. The first three winners may
enter advanced showmanship division finals.
FFA FRESHMAN SHOWMANSHIP
Limited to FFA Freshman Exhibitors. The first three
winners may enter advanced showmanship division
finals.
4-H JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 4 and 5. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
DIVISION 464: EGGS
Class: 1. Bantam Eggs
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4-H INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
Open to exhibitors Grades 6, 7 and 8. The first three
winners may enter Senior Showmanship division
finals.
4-H SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Open to Grade 9 and above.
Entries forms will be available the Fair Office,
403 F Street in Los Banos, beginning April 11 until
12:00 p.m. April 29, 2016.
Sheep & Dairy showmanship only. NO BULLS.
Animals must be typical in conformation. Each
showman must provide his/her own animal, or make
arrangements with an exhibitor prior to Pee Wee
Showmanship. Dairy animals must be less than six
(6) months old. TB testing is not required on dairy
animals. Use child’s age as of April 29, 2016.
DIVISION 465: AVIAN
Class: 1. FFA Novice Showmanship
2. FFA Freshman Showmanship
3. FFA Advanced Showmanship
4. 4-H Junior Showmanship
5. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship
6. 4-H Senior Showmanship
7. Independent Showmanship
Ages 3 to 5 years Class
Ages 6 to 9 years Class
(Children who are 9 and not currently
enrolled in 4-H are eligible).
PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP
Friday, April 29, 2016
5:00 P.M.
Depending on the amount of entries
received, classes may be split into age
groups
Entry Fee $5.00
WORLD CHAMPION MASTER SHOWMANSHIP
Enter to show Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep and Goats. Open to exhibitors ages nine to nineteen. Exhibitors are
to use their age as of May 1, 2016. Exhibitors must show proof of age (CDL, birth certificate). Show tools
(show stick, brush, etc) must be provided by the exhibitor. All livestock will be provided by the event. Local
Fair and State rules apply. No refunds. All exhibitors must wear assigned entry number.
Cash prizes and buckles awarded to first place Sr. Showman in each specie and Overall Showman. Buckle
awarded to Overall Jr. Showman and cash prizes to first place winners in each species of Jr. showmanship.
Entry Fee: $25.00
Entries close Friday, April 29, 2016
Judging
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2 p.m.
DIVISION: 2016
Class: 1 Jr. Showman, ages 9-14
Class: 2 Sr. Showman, ages 15-19
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Soares Dairy Farm
Soares/Johnson Orchards
Dennis Soares
Advanced Eye Care
Tag Soares O.D
Barbara Souza
Brent Souza Custom Big
Bales
Fred Sousa
Jeff Sousa
Joe Sousa
Matt & Sarah Souza
Michael & Lisa Souza
Souza Trucking
Jerry Souza Farms
Merced Farm Bureau
Star Creek Land Steward Inc.
Andree Soares
State Farm-Andrea Brandt
David & Kathy Suarez
Sunset Farms
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Ron Pereira
Frank Swiggart
T & B Tree Service
Terry Talbott
Nick Tatarakis
Bob Teicheira Farm Inc.
Teicheira Farms
Robert Teicheira
Bob Teicheira Farm
Teixeria & Sons
Tony’s Rendevous
Don J. Toscano
Tuff Boy Leasing Inc.
Hank & Theresa Vander Poel
Vesugi Farms
G. Chiala Farms
Jim Vincent Farming
Sheriff Vern Warnke
David Wetherington
Richard Weaver
Westside Pallet
West Coast Trucking
West Eye Inc.
Scott Emerson
Westside Transplants
Westside Truck Repair
Westside Vet Services
West Valley Hulling
Chris White
Kyle & Judy Whiteaker
Wilbur Ellis 2
Windecker Inc.
Wolfsen Land & Cattle
Laurel Skinner
Woods Transplant Service
Lonnie Wooten
Ted & Linda Woods
Darrell Worthy Sr.
Young’s Air Conditioning
Anthony Zavala
Raylene Barton
Luis Meza
Tony Lemus
Tim Salcido
Ignacio Cevera
Walter Mueller
Office Supply Express
Brandon Latronica
Leora Lewis
Scott Miller
MB Lucky Lady Farms
FG Spreader
Gary Nieuwkoop
Jones Farms
JB Dairy
Sammy Habib Jr.
Vlot Dairy Calf Ranch
William Soares
Joan Soares
Bruce & Talina Powers
Michael Hill
Pereira Bros & Sons
Van De Pol Petroleum
Jean DeSalles
Joe Gann
CM Enterprise
Scott & Chuey Menefee
Wendy Navarro
Western Ag & Turf Inc.
All Points Construction Inc.
Randy Leighton
Walter Alamo
Joe Carlucci
Theresa Moore
Fred Gomez
Pat Gallichio
Melody Bettencourt
April & Karl Baty
Anthony Carlucci
Land Mark Irrigation
James Medina
Mark Freitas
Frank & Laura Vierra
Michael Howard
Sean Howard
Crop Production Service
Mike Bryant Ag.
Jeff Bryant
Darrell Vincent Farms
West Wind Transport Inc.
Double E
Brenda Lawrence
3R Cattle – Ken Rose
Michael & Christina Aaron
Jason Flavietta
Yvonne McMurray
Terry Burkhart
Lou & Heather Ruiz
BBQ – PROS
Rocha Way Farms
Carlos Rosa Dairy Farms
MHK Construction Inc
Johnny Mattos
Lorraine Jurado
Luis C. Nunes Dairy
Chris & Natasha Crivelli
Josh & Kristin Lewis
Brent Warren
The Enterprises THL AG
William Grijalva
John Chavier
Beth Johnson
Sloan Cattle Company
Jody Silveira Dajan
Ed Bright
Assemblyman Adam Gray
Robert & Jennifer Alamo
Tacherra for Congress
Dennis Warren
Mark & Melinda Wortman
CCT Trucking
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Arnold Barcellos
Michael & Allison Davis
Amber McFarland
Van Templeton
Genevieve Grayalva
Cycle Masters of Turlock
Todd & Ali Vincent
Eisebio Saille Jr.
David Affonso
Erin & Izzy Luna
Richard Barba
Ralph Fagundes
Franklin Rego
Barney Meza
Mostafa Rharbi
Lois & Carolyn Ciuffo
Kathleen Borba
Nick Cozzitorto
January Innovations
Matt Freitas
Christopher Souza
Richard Iest
Joshua & Melissa
Houtekamer
Gary Freeman
Los Banos Racquet Club