KENT COUNTY FAIR GUIDE www.kentcountyfair.org “4-H: The Key to Success”

PRE-ENTRIES DUE: June 17, 2013 Or Postmarked by June 15th!

Entry Forms Available Online www.kent.umd.edu -Animal Events: Beef, Dairy Cattle, Dog, Goats, 4-H Horse, Poultry, Rabbits/Cavy, Sheep, Small Pets, & Swine. -4-H Non Animal Events: Ambassador, 4-H Promotional Booths & Trash Cans -Also Due: (4-H ONLY) Overnight Approval Form, Health Form, Behavioral Expectations and MD 4-H Code of Animal Science Ethics.

2013 Design Winner—Chloie Massey (age 9) Member Puppy Pals & Fuzzy Tails & Shiny Scales 4-H Clubs

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DIRECTIONS: From Route 20, turn right onto Route 21 (take note of Kent Ag Center sign), keep left of fork in road, follow approximately 3 miles to Fair Grounds on left. Supplement to the Kent County News, May 23, 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

List of Directors and Chairpersons ......................................................................................3 Schedule of Events ..................................................................................................................4 General Rules and Regulations ...........................................................................................5-6 Animal Rules and Regulations and Premiums .......................................................................6

Divisions: A Dairy Cattle - Open and 4-H ...........................................................................................7 B Dairy & Meat Goats - Open and 4-H ..........................................................................7-8 C Livestock and Beef - Open and 4-H ...........................................................................8-9 D Sheep - Open and 4-H ......................................................................................................9 E Swine - Open and 4-H .......................................................................................................9 F Horse Show - Open and 4-H.....................................................................................10-11 G Poultry - Open and 4-H..............................................................................................11-12 H Small Pets - Open and 4-H............................................................................................. 12 I Rabbits - Open and 4-H............................................................................................ 12-13 J Dog Show - Open and 4-H........................................................................................ 13-14 K Agricultural Products - Open and 4-H .................................................................. 15-16 Vegetables and Fruits .................................................................................................... 15 Farm Crops ................................................................................................................. 15-16 Plants and Flowers........................................................................................................... 16 L Home Economics - Open and 4-H ........................................................................... 17-18 Clothing .............................................................................................................................. 17 Food Preparation ............................................................................................................. 17 Food Preservation ........................................................................................................... 18 M Home and Family Living - Open and 4-H ............................................................... 18-19 Home Furnishings ...................................................................................................... 18-19 Well Dressed Table......................................................................................................... 19 Child Care - 4-H Only ..................................................................................................... 19 N Arts and Crafts - Open and 4-H .................................................................................. 19 Crafts ................................................................................................................................ 19 Art ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Photography..................................................................................................................... 20 O Science – Open and 4-H ................................................................................................. 21 Entomology........................................................................................................................ 21 Forestry and Tree Identification ................................................................................ 21 Nature Collections .......................................................................................................... 21 Other Science Projects ................................................................................................. 21 Electricity, Small Engines and Welding – Open and 4-H ........................................ 22 Woodworking – Open and 4-H...................................................................................... 22 Energy............................................................................................................................... 22 P Fashion Revue - 4-H Only.............................................................................................. 23 Q Contests Open to the Public ......................................................................................... 23 Pedal Pull .......................................................................................................................... 23 Pre 4-H Indoor Exhibits and Baby Contest .............................................................. 24 Lawn Mower Pull, Corn Hole Tournament & Youth Turkey Calling Contest ........ 24 R 4-H Promotion - 4-H Only ....................................................................................... 25-26 Booths............................................................................................................................... 25 Banners ............................................................................................................................. 25 Poster Arts ...................................................................................................................... 25 Parade Entry ................................................................................................................... 25 Trash Can ......................................................................................................................... 26 Record Book..................................................................................................................... 26 Ambassador Contest...................................................................................................... 26 U Pretty Animal Contest - 4-H Only ............................................................................... 26 V Herdsman Contest - 4-H Only ..................................................................................... 27 W Judging Contests - 4-H ................................................................................................. 27 Entry Forms...................................................................................................................... 27-32

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2013 KENT COUNTY FAIR Kent County Agricultural Center, Tolchester, Maryland P.O. Box 386, Chestertown, MD 21620 410-778-6429; UME Extension 410-778-1661 (Phone manned during Fair only)

KENT COUNTY AG CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President/Fair Chairman......................................................................................................................................................... John Plummer Vice-President/Fair Vice-Chairman ........................................................................................................................................Ann Baldwin Secretary ...................................................................................................................................................................... Amanda “Bird” Miller Treasurer ................................................................................................................................................................................ Sharon Redding Animal Exhibit Director .............................................................................................................................................................. Kevin Miller Awards and Publicity Director ............................................................................................................................................. Patrick Welch Ground and Facilities Director ......................................................................................................................................... Danny McHenry Food and Gate Director ............................................................................................................................................... Holly Langenfelder Outdoor/Indoor Exhibits Director .......................................................................................................................................... Cindy Todd Events Director ........................................................................................................................................................................Beverly Clarke Volunteer Director ................................................................................................................................................................ Barney Debnam 4-H and Youth Director ................................................................................................................................................................RJ Baldwin FAIR CHAIR PERSONS: Commercial Exhibits ....................................................................................................................................................................Ann Baldwin OUTDOOR: Ambassador ......................... Elizabeth Morris and Kara Morris Baby Contest ................................................................... Bird Miller Dairy ........................................... Dave Schirmer & Parker Welch Dairy Goats ............................... Owen McCoy and Danya Benton Dog Show ........................................................ Bert & Jim Lindauer Fashion Revue .......................................................... Amanda Nelson Herdsman ........................................................................ Bunk Miller Horse ................................ Samantha Georgeson & Kathy Myers Lawn Tractor Pull .......................................................... Ron Usilton Livestock ............................. Jonathan Reed & Bill Langenfelder Livestock Auction.............................. Dutch & Pat Langenfelder Pedal Pull ..................................... Atlantic Tractor, Chestertown Pretty Animal ........................................................... Carrie Douthit Poultry ................................ Stefanie Blyman & Donna Simmons Rabbits ....................................................................... Carrie Douthit Rabbit Showmanship…………………………….…………….Carrie Douthit Small Pets .............................................................................................. INDOOR: Open Class Chairpersons (All Divisions) ....................................... ...................................................................... Ms. Bobby Sutton et al 4-H DIVISONS: 4-H Promotion: Booths, Poster Art, Parade ............................... Art ..................................................Teresa Quinn & JoAnn Kelley Cake Auction ................................................................ Jill Bramble Child Care ............................................................. Elizabeth Steffy Clothing Construction ........................................................................ Crafts ....................................Terri Price & Morgan Price Austin Electricity, Small Engines, Welding ................ Marshall Taylor Energy....................................................................... Marshall Taylor Entomology ....................................................................... Cindy Todd Farm Crops ......................................... Andy Mason & Jay Douthit Food Preparation….…Baked Goods: Jane Reed & Grace Crockett; .................................................................. Cakes:…...Cheryl Plummer 4-H Cake Auction ...................... Jill Bramble & Sharon Redding Food Preservation .............................................. Belinda Schirmer Forest and Tree Identification ................................. Cindy Todd Home and Family Living .................................... Elizabeth Steffy Nature Collections .........................................................Cindy Todd Needlework and Home Furnishing ................ Elizabeth Steffy Photography .................... Jessica Matthews & Steve Atkinson

INDOOR: (Continued) Plants and Flowers………..…Sabine Harvey & Cindy King Pre-4-H ..................................................................................... Science Projects .............................................. Cindy Todd Vegetables and Fruits ............................. Kathi Naumann Woodworking ............................................ Marshall Taylor

The Kent County Fair Committee wishes to thank all of the civic groups, businesses and individuals who have supported the Kent Ag Center, the Kent County 4-H Program and the Kent County Fair this year. THANKS also to the members of the MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD for their guidance and support. This group supplies premium and ribbon money for the Fair. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. If you need special assistance to participate in Kent County Extension programs, contact 410-778-1661.

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KENT COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JULY 16: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17: 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

KENT AGRICULTURE CENTER, INC. July 18-20, 2013; Online at http://www.kentcountyfair.org - Enter Indoor Exhibits - Animal Stall Assignment posted - Enter All Indoor Exhibits – No Exhibits Accepted After 5:00 p.m. - 4-H Animal Exhibits Entered - Judge Indoor Exhibits

THURSDAY, JULY 18: $2.00 Admission per person Musical Entertainment: SENIOR CITIZENS’ DAY (60 years and over) Seniors exempt from admission. Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. - Grounds Open for Animals and Outdoor Exhibit Set-up Musician John Bunts, 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. - 4-H Animal Exhibits Entered Singer Songwriter 8:30 a.m. - Open Rabbits on grounds 9:00 a.m. - Fair Officially Opens Friday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - Rabbit Show Musician Chris Cerino, 9:00 a.m. - All Commercial & Outdoor Exhibits & 4-H Animals In Place Acoustic Guitar, Local 10:00 a.m. - Poultry Show (All open Poultry on Grounds by 9:30 a.m.) 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Weigh-In The Fabulous GREASE BAND! 1:00 p.m. - Dairy Goat Show (All Open Dairy Goats on Grounds by 12:00 noon) 3:00 p.m. - Meat Goat Show 4-H Only (or following Dairy Goat Show) Saturday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Pony Rides, also following Dog Show Blake Thompson and Kate 4:30 p.m. - 4-H Ambassador Interviews, Picnic Area Russo 5:00 p.m. – until - Midway Open: Taylor & Son Amusements, special wristband pricing 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Pit Beef Dinner 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Open Dog Show Registration 6:00 p.m. - Fair Opening Ceremonies and Dedication of Dairy Barn 4-H Diamond Clover Project - 4-H Ambassador Contest, Fish Bowl Questions 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Face Painting Special Entertainment: 6:00 p.m. - until - S & S Laser Tag 6:30 p.m. - Dog Show, Horse Ring Jungle John Reptile Show 7:00 p.m. - Lawn Mower Tractor Pull Contest (Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.) Thursday July 18th, 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 4-H Pretty Animal Contest (Entries & scripts accepted until 7:00 pm) 1 Show Only! 11:00 p.m. - FAIRGROUNDS CLOSED TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FRIDAY, JULY 19 : $2.00 Admission per person 8:00 a.m. - Open Show Livestock on Grounds 8:00 a.m. - 4-H Horse Show 10:30 a.m. - Livestock Show: Beef, Sheep & Swine 4:00 p.m. - Small Pet Show (Open Small Pets on Grounds by 3:30 pm) 4:30 p.m. - Fashion Revue Interviews 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Pork Barbecue 3:00 - 5:00, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Pony Rides, in Horse Ring 4:00 p.m. - until - Midway Open - Taylor and Son Amusements 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Patty Cake the Clown 5:00 p.m.– until - Exotic Animal Exhibit 6:00 p.m. - 4-H Fashion Revue 6:00 p.m. - until - S & S Laser Tag 7:00 p.m. - Greased Pig Contest 11:00 p.m. - FAIRGROUNDS CLOSED TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS

Fair Demonstrations: Robotics Decoy Carving Scrapbooking Cake Decorating Dates and Times TBD

Special Entertainment: Ben Risney Wood Sculpture, Chain Saw Carving Artist

Friday and Saturday SATURDAY, JULY 20: $2 Admission per person July 19 & 20 8:00 a.m. - All Open Class Dairy Animals & Milk Cows On Grounds Friday beginning 3:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. - Open Horse Show: English and Western Divisions 10:00 a.m. - Dairy Cattle Show Saturday beginning 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - Antique Tractor Pull 3 Shows Daily! 12:00 p.m. - Corn Hole Tournament (see page 24 for contest information) 12:00 p.m. - until - Midway Open - Taylor and Son Amusements 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Interactive Archery Demonstration & Tree Stand Safety by Maryland Bowhunters Society 12:30 p.m. - Pedal Power Tractor Pull 2:00 p.m. - until - S & S Laser Tag 3:00 p.m. - Youth Turkey Calling Contest (see page 24 for contest information) 4:00 p.m. - Classic and Antique Cars Show (special parking and admission for exhibitors!) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Patty Cake the Clown; Pony Rides in Horse Ring 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Chicken Barbecue 6:00 p.m. - Baby Contest 7:00 p.m. - COW PLOP BINGO 7:30 p.m. - 4-H Livestock Auction and 4-H Cake Auction (immediately following livestock auction) 11:00 p.m. - FAIRGROUNDS CLOSED TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS SUNDAY, JULY 21: 4-H AND 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 6:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. -

EXHIBITORS ONLY, FAIR NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC Ag Center Fair Grounds Clean-up 4-H, Open and Commercial Animal & Indoor Exhibits Released 4-H Tug-a-War: Final 4-H Green & White Challenge Event 4-H Awards Program - All 4-H’ers must be present Fair is not responsible for items left after this time

Schedule subject to change without notice

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No dogs permitted on Fairgrounds! Thank You!

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All reasonable precautions will be taken for the protection of exhibits. The Fair does not carry insurance on exhibits. Owners may insure their exhibits before bringing them to the Fair. The Kent County Fair will not be responsible for loss, damage, injury, or accident to any person, animals or property. To enter the Kent County Fair, 4-H’ers must be enrolled in project by June 1st of the current year. Only Kent 4-H’ers may enter 4-H classes except in the 4-H Horse Show which is open to out of county 4-H’ers. Only bonafide 4-H’ers are eligible to exhibit in 4-H classes. Club members must have an enrollment form on file in the Kent 4-H office by June 1 and must be between the ages of 8 and 18 years old as of January 1st. Clover Division (Pre-4-H) participants must be less than 8 years old as of January of this year. Indoor Division: 4-H and Clover members cannot enter a project in the same class in both 4-H and Open divisions. Animal Divisions: 4-H members can enter both 4-H and Open if they pay the appropriate entry fees with their pre-registration. Anyone may enter Open classes. Any exhibitor not following rules and regulations may forfeit Premiums. Premiums will also be forfeited if exhibitor does not clean up exhibit area after removing exhibit! Must sign with Division Chair that your exhibit is clean. 4-H members who are disciplined and removed from the fair, forfeit all premiums. The Kent County Fair Committee reserves the right to interpret all rules and regulations, resolve any situations which may arise, and is not restricted by the lack of specific rule or regulation. No dogs or pets allowed on grounds. The Fair reserves the right to cancel any event without prior notice and without incurring any liability except the return of any entry fee paid. No alcohol, smoking, or tobacco products allowed on grounds. All animals must be exhibited in the name of the owner, all products of the soil in the name of the producer and articles of craftsmanship must be the handiwork of the exhibitor. All entries must have been made or prepared by the exhibitor and completed since last year’s Fair. All Indoor Open and 4-H exhibits and animals exhibits will be released after at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, no exceptions. The Fair Committee reserves the right to limit the number of open class entries if necessary due to space limitations. All hoses must have a nozzle - no running hoses.

INDOOR, OUTDOOR, AND ANIMAL EVENT ENTRY PROCEDURES:

15. Exhibitors are permitted to enter as many classes as you wish, but only ONE ENTRY PER CLASS, except market livestock, poultry, and rabbit classes. Exhibits must meet class requirements or they will be disqualified. Only one exhibit number per exhibitor. 16. Return ENTRY BLANKS for Beef, Dairy Cattle, 4-H Dog, Goats, 4-H Horse, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Small Pets, Swine, Ambassador, Promotional Booths and Overnight Approval Forms to the Kent Extension Office by June 15 (410-778-1661). Fashion Revue entries ONLY due July 1st. Open Horse and Dog may enter day of show. 17. Indoor Entry Tags may be picked up at the Extension Office. 4-H Indoor Exhibit Tags may be checked in prior to the fair at the Extension Office until Tuesday of fair week until 3:00 pm. Tags must accompany exhibits to Fair but do not attach. 18. All entrants in animal fitting and showing may only enter one fitting and showing class per species. 19. All indoor entries must be entered 6:00—8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 or 2:30-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. See Clothing Division for exception. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. All indoor entries must remain until 6:00 a.m. Sunday. 20. Kent 4-H and Open animals exhibits entered and on grounds by times in published schedule. Open animals are released after the show, 4-H animals and exhibits not released until 6:00 a.m. Sunday.

OPEN CLASS ENTRY FEES:* 21. Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine ...................................................................................................................... $5.00 per animal Horse ................. 4-H Show—$5.00 per Horse/rider combination; Open Show—$5.00/class or $30.00/day for English or Western. If riding both English & Western all day: $40.00/day, Kent 4-H’ers only: $10.00/day Dog ............................................................................................................................................................ $2.00 per animal Poultry, Rabbits and Small Pets ............................................................................................................. $1.00 per animal Entry fees (check or cash) must accompany ALL open entries. If fees are not included with entries, fees will be doubled and taken out of premiums.

Make checks payable to: “Kent County Fair”. No entry fees are refundable. *There are no entry fees for Open or 4-H indoor exhibits.

JUDGING: 22. All indoor 4-H entries will be judged by Junior, Intermediate and Senior Age Divisions. Juniors: 8-10 as of Jan. 1 Intermediates: 11-13 as of Jan. 1 Seniors: 14-18 as of Jan. 1 23. Exhibits are judged by the numerical system, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. and participation. The judge has the privilege of not giving a first place award if it is felt the top exhibit does not warrant it. 24. Only items included in this catalog will be eligible for awards. PREMIUMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID FOR UP TO FIVE ANIMALS PER SPECIES PER EXHIBITOR, EXCEPT POULTRY AND RABBITS WHICH ARE ALLOWED 10 EXHIBITS. 25. Decisions of the judges will be final in all cases. 26. NO ONE, other than authorized help, will be allowed in the indoor exhibit building while exhibits are being entered and judged on Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. Exhibitors of vegetable displays, well dressed table, educational displays, collections and club booths will be permitted to set up their exhibit. Only authorized help and exhibitors will be permitted in Indoor Building when exhibits are released on Sunday after 6:00 a.m. 27. In animal classes only, Open and 4-H exhibitors will show simultaneously. Open Class competition will be held first, then Kent 4-H’ers will be pulled forward for their placement.

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HOW TO FILL OUT AN ENTRY TAG FOR INDOOR EXHIBITS Each indoor exhibit must have an entry tag. Tags are available at Extension Office. DO NOT ATTACH YOUR TAGS TO YOUR EXHIBITS!! Bring them in UNATTACHED. Fair officials will attach them for you. The 4-H -

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Tag needs some adjustments when completing. Follow these directions please. On the first line, ENTRY NO = Exhibitor number., AGE = 4-H Age: Jr., Int., Sr. On the 2nd line, left hand side, PROJECT = Class # On the 2nd line, right hand side, DIV = Division - example: HM, HN, etc. On the 3rd section under Article – describe the item entered - example: B/W Photo - landscape NAME = 4-H’ERS Name 4-H Indoor exhibit tags can be pre-entered in the Extension CLUB = Club Name Office until Tuesday July 16th at 3:00 pm. LEADER = Can leave blank

ANIMAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Exhibitors must follow all MDA health regulations. Must have valid CVI (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) and signed Self-Certification. Current interstate health papers are required for out-of-state animals. Call the Extension Office for further information. (410-778-1661) 2. The fitting and preparation of all animals for exhibit is the responsibility of the Exhibitor. Exhibitors may receive guidance from immediate family members, other Maryland 4-H/FFA youth and appointed UME Volunteers or FFA Advisors. Violation of this policy may result in immediate disqualification of the exhibitors from all 4-H/FFA livestock shows and competitions at the Kent County Fair and possible dismissal from the fairgrounds. 3. ALL LIVESTOCK WILL BE CHECKED BY THE STATE VETERINARIAN OR DESIGNEE BEFORE BEING UNLOADED FROM TRAILERS. If state vet unavailable, decision to deny animal entry due to disease: 1) State Veterinarian or a fair committee of at least 2 representatives from the following: 2) Department Chairperson; 3) Fair Board Animal Director; and/or 4) Extension Ag and/or 4-H Educator. 4. The Kent County Fair Committee reserves the right to interpret all rules and regulations, resolve any situations which may arise, and is not restricted by the lack of specific rule or regulation. A 4-H Animal Science Oversight Committee will resolve disputes in Animal Divisions. All protests must be submitted in writing with-in 24 hours of show. 5. All 4-H exhibitors must have a current, signed, MD 4-H Code of Animal Ethics form on file in Extension Office to participate. See the current MD State Fair guidelines and standards. Prescribed show attire is required for all 4-H exhibitors in fitting & showmanship breed & market classes and the livestock sale. Safe, appropriate attire, including footwear is required at all times. No farm names or other identification is permissible, no caps or headwear permissible except for Horse protective headgear. Shirts must have collars, be tucked in, with no undergarments showing. Girls may substitute slacks with skirt of appropriate length. Note: No halter tops, spaghetti straps, or exposed mid-drifts permissible. Dairy Cattle, Dairy Steers & Dairy Goats - 4-H/FFA: white slacks with white shirt. Neckpieces optional. Beef, Market Goats, Sheep & Swine - 4-H: green or tan slacks, white or tan shirt with green or black neckpiece. FFA: tan or black slacks, tan or white shirt with blue or black neckpiece. Horses: appropriate riding clothes and headgear as defined in 4-H 266, MD 4-H Horse & Pony Rule Book. Dogs: Attire that is suitable for showing a dog - Boys: slacks, shirt and tie; Girls: skirt or slacks and blouse or shirt. Only Kent 4-H youth exhibiting animal projects—dairy, horse, goat, beef, sheep, swine, rabbits, poultry, and small pets may stay overnight on the fairgrounds. Any youth staying overnight must have a completed Maryland 4-H Behavioral Expectations Agreement, a Health Form, and a Fair Overnight Approval Form including the signature of the designated chaperon. Gates will be locked from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. No open class animals admitted during this time. 4-H’ers must stay in same areas as designated chaperones. All 4-H’ers exhibiting the following project species: beef, dairy, sheep, meat & dairy goats, horse & pony, swine, poultry, & rabbits must show current 4-H Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance Certification. Animal division stall assignments will be posted by chairperson in appropriate barns by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. No stall decorations are permitted prior to this time. MD 4-H Sheep Tail Docking Policy: “Lambs should be docked no shorter than the distal end (farthest point from the body) of the caudal tail fold. The caudal fold is a

flap of skin attached to the underside of the tail near the rectum that is clearly visible when the tail is lifted. Lambs docked in this manner will have a minimum tail length of 0.7 inches at the time of show. Purchased lambs should have a minimum tail length of 1.4 inches at the time of weaning.” Tails will not be measured at 4-H events. Mandatory Policy: “Any sheep or lamb that exhibits a rectal prolapse at a 4-H activity will be ineligible for that show and be sent home by the Extension Educator, Sheep Superintendent, or other appropriately deemed individual. Lambs that have had surgical repair of a rectal prolapse must not have visible sutures to be eligible to show. The following will be used as a guideline for making this determination: ‘A rectal prolapse is defined as an inversion of the rectum that protrudes 4 cm (1.6 in.) or more outside the body and remains exterior to the body while the animal is standing.’ (Journal of Animal Science, 2003, Thomas et al.) If a lamb is observed with a rectal prolapse (by one of the above people) and in the future is not observed with a rectal prolapse, it is still classified as having a rectal prolapse.”

PREMIUMS

Premiums paid as listed in each class. Animal classes paid on scales listed below. Premiums paid up to 5 animals per species per exhibitor. Premiums paid only in individual animal age classes. All others receive a ribbon. Horses will receive the highest earned premium from all classes entered per horse/rider combination. All premiums subject to change.

SCALE 1 - DAIRY/BEEF # of Animals Shown 1 1 $12 2 $13 3 $14 4 $15 5 $16 6 $17

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SCALE 2 - SHEEP/SWINE/GOATS # of Animals Shown Placings 1 2 3 1 $9 2 $10 $9 3 $11 $10 $9 4 $12 $11 $10 5 $13 $12 $11 6 $14 $13 $12

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OUTDOOR CLASSES - OPEN AND 4-H

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DEPARTMENT HA - DAIRY CATTLE - 4-H DEPARTMENT HA0 - DAIRY CATTLE - OPEN Open and 4-H Co-Chairpersons: Dave Schirmer and Parker Welch Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. See animal rules and regulations on page 6. All animals for exhibition must be owned and registered in the exhibitors name only by July 1 of the current year. Entries received with papers pending will not be accepted. Dairy animals in the in the “Maryland 4-H Breeding Animal Leasing” Program must be assigned to the youth by May 1 of the current year. The individual must comply with the rules stated in the Maryland 4-H Dairy Cattle Leasing agreement and have a completed lease on file in the Extension Office. MD 4-H lease to ownership rules apply. Registration papers, including 4-H Breeding Arrangement (Leasing) Forms, will be checked prior to the show. All 4-H animals must be shown by exhibitor. Dairy cattle are subject to Rules and Regulations of the MD PDCA. Each exhibitor must supply their own hay and straw and clean up after the show. Open class animals must be on the grounds by 8:00 a.m. Saturday, and may come in Friday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Open animals are released at end of Show. All 4-H Animals, except milking cows, must be on the grounds by 8:30 a.m. Thursday. No 4-H animals except milk cows are to be released before 6:00 a.m. Sunday. Animal Stall assignments will be posted by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. No stall decorations are permitted until after this time. 4-H Fitting and Showing Age Divisions A. Novice: First Year Showman, any age C. Intermediate: 11 to 13 years old B. Junior: 8 to 10 years old D. Senior: 14 years or older Grand Champion Showman is selected from champion in each of 4 age divisions. Grand Champion Showman is eligible to compete in Sweepstakes Division. If they do not win, they must compete in appropriate age class in future years. Sweepstakes Champions may not compete in Fitting and Showing class, just in sweepstakes class. 4-H dairy exhibitors must show current 4-H Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance Training Certification. Substitutions may be made across classes within breed only.

OPEN AND 4-H - DAIRY CATTLE (Classes for each breed - PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15) Section 1 - Fitting & Showing: Must pre-enter on entry form! Class: 4-H ONLY 1 Novice Fitting and Showing (first year showman) - Member must have started showing since January 1. 2 Junior Fitting and Showing (8-10 years) - Note: If there are 12 or more entries, this class may be divided into 2 groups 3 Intermediate Fitting and Showing (11-13 years) 4 Senior Fitting and Showing (14-18 years) 5 Champion Fitting and Showing - Sponsored by the Miller Family 6 Sweepstakes Fitting and Showing - Sponsored by the Hill Family 7 Open Fitting and Showing—Youth under 18 years of age 8 Open Fitting and Showing—Adults 18 years and over - Sponsored by Kent Manor and 4M’s Farms Section 2 - Breeding: Class: OPEN AND 4-H 9 Junior Calf (3/1/13 to 4/30/13) 10 Intermediate Heifer Calf (12/1/12 to 2/28/13) 11 Senior Heifer (9/1/12 to 11/30/12) 12 Summer Yearling Heifer (6/1/12 to 8/31/12) 13 Junior Yearling Heifer (3/1/12 to 5/31/12) 14 Intermediate Yearling Heifer (12/1/11 to 2/28/12) 15 Senior Yearling Heifer (9/1/11 to 11/30/11) 16 JUNIOR CHAMPION ANIMAL (by breed) 17 Cow, Unfresh 2 year old (3/1/11 to 8/31/11) 18 Cow, Junior 2 Year Old (3/1/11 to 8/31/11)

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Cow, Senior 2 Year Old (9/1/10 to 2/28/11) Cow, 3 Year Old and Under 4 (9/1/09 to 8/31/10) Aged Cow, 4 Years and Older (prior to 9/1/09) Dry Cow (3 years old and over) SENIOR CHAMPION BY BREED GRAND CHAMPION BY BREED SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION SUPREME CHAMPION Best Udder of Show (all breeds)- Ribbons Only (no pre-entry) Best Female Bred And Owned- Ribbons Only (no pre-entry) Dam and Daughter - Ribbons Only All Breeds: Best Three Females/exhibitor

DEPARTMENT HB - DAIRY GOATS - 4-H DEPARTMENT HB0 - DAIRY GOATS - OPEN Co-Chairpersons: Owen McCoy & Danya Benton MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 Thursday, July 18, 1:00 p.m.

See animal rules and regulations on page 6. This is not a sanctioned American Dairy Goat Association show. Dairy goats may be registered or recorded grades. Base age for all goats shall be determined by the day of the show—See class ages The original registration certificate is required for all animals six months of age or older. The original registration certificate or duplicate application stamped by ADGA office is required for all animals under six months of age. These must be shown to the Show Secretary before the start of the show. No copies of the registration certificate or the stamped duplicate application, telegrams or phone calls will be accepted in lieu of the original certificate. Goats in the in the “Maryland 4-H Breeding Animal ” Program must be assigned to the youth by May 1 of the current year. The individual must comply with the rules stated in the Maryland 4-H Breeding Lease agreement and have agreement papers ready for inspection at show. Goats with abscesses in any stage will not be allowed to unload. Open animals must be in place and checked in by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Open and Milking Goats will be released upon conclusion of the show. Show will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Showmanship classes. 4-H animals must be in place by 8:30 a.m. Thursday. NO animals will be released before 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. Open Division can enter up until day of show with double entry fees of $10 per animal. Pre-Enter by June 15 for $5 per animal fee. There will be no pre-show milk-out. All animals are entered at owner's risk. No horned animals allowed. Show Committee has the right to disqualify an exhibit for infringement of rules. Animals shown in group/ special classes must have been shown in their regular class. There is no pen fee; however, a limited number of pens are available. Only Kent 4-H'ers may enter 4-H division.

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OPEN AND 4-H DAIRY GOAT SHOW CLASSES The following breeds to be shown in this order: Alpine, Nubian, Recorded Grade, Toggenburg, All Other Purebreds Section 1 - Fitting & Showing: Class: 1 Novice Fitting and Showing - First year showman, any age - Rosette 2 Junior Fitting & Showing (Age 8-10) - Rosette 3 Intermediate Fitting & Showing (Age 11-13) - Rosette 4 Senior Fitting & Showing (Age 14 and over) - Rosette Fitting and Showing Grand Champion – Rosette Sweepstakes Champion Fitting and showing – Only Grand or Sweepstakes Champions from current or previous years Section 2 - Breeding: Class: 5 Junior Doe (0-3 months) April 18 - July 18, 2013 6 Junior Doe (3-6 months) January 18 - April 17, 2013 7 Junior Doe (6-12 months) July 18, 2012 - January 17, 2013 8 Dry Yearling (12-24 months) July 18, 2011 - July 17, 2012 9 Junior Champion - Rosette 10 Reserve Junior Champion - Rosette 11 Senior Doe (Milker under 2 years) 12 Senior Doe (2-3 years) July 18, 2009 - July 17, 2011 13 Senior Doe (3-4 years) July 18, 2008 - July 17, 2010 14 Senior Doe (4-5 years) July 18, 2007 - July 17, 2009 15 Senior Doe (5 years and older) BEFORE July 17, 2008

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Senior Champion - Rosette Reserve Champion - Rosette Grand Champion (Jr. vs. Sr. Champions) - Rosette Reserve Grand Champion - Rosette Champion Challenge (This show's champs vs. previous champs - winner will be Best of Breed) - Rosette Best Doe in Show (Award sponsored by the McCoy and Tribbitt Families) Best Udder (top 3 udders in classes 11-15 to compete.) Rosette Dam and Daughter - Rosette Dairy Herd (4 milking does, any breed, one herd per exhibitor) - Rosette

DEPARTMENT HB1—MEAT GOAT SHOW (4-H ONLY) Chair: Judge: GENERAL RULES: Must Pre-enter by June 15th 1. Only Kent County 4-H’ers may enter 4-H division. 2. 4-H Meat Goats on grounds Wed. July 17, between 2:30-9:00 p.m. or Thurs July 18 , 6:30—8:30 a.m.

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This is not a sanctioned Meat Goat Show. All animals must have a collar/chain. All horned goats must be blunt tipped. Exhibitors are limited to 5 goats per class. No cross entering between market and breed class. All fitting and showing animals must be prepared by the exhibitor. Meat goat show attire: white or tan slacks, white collared shirt. Shirt must be tucked in. 10. Purebred & Full blood goats must have registration papers issued in the name of the exhibitor by July 1, 2013 or they will be shown as crossbred/percentage. 11. Pens will have shavings placed; exhibitor is responsible for shavings for the rest of the show. 12. Only those animals registered to be shown on official entry form will be allowed on fair grounds. 13. See/Follow general Animal Rules and Regulations (page 6) 14. Goats with abscesses in any stage will not be allowed to show.

Section 1: Fitting and Showing Class: 1 Novice Fitting & Showing (1st year showman, any age) 2 Junior Fitting & Showing (age 8-10) 3 Intermediate Fitting & Showing (age 11-13) 4 Senior Fitting & Showing (age 14 and over) Section 2: Breeding Breed Codes: B (Boer—purebred & full blood); C (Crosses, Percentages); D (Meat Breeds—Spanish, Tennessee, Kiko); P (Pygmy)

Class: 1 Junior Doe Kid (3-6 mos) 2 Sr. Doe Kid (6-9 mos) 3 Yearling Doe (9 mos - 24 mos) 4 Sr. Doe (over 2 years old not kidded) 5 Production Doe (must have kidded at least once) 6 Junior Buck Kid (3-6 mos) 7 Sr. Buck Kid (6-9 mos) Market Class Rules: 8 Yearling Buck (9-24 mos) 1. Market goats must be less than one year old and owned by 4-H’er by May 1st. 9 Sr. Buck (over 2 years) 2. Market goats will be weighed in on Thursday, 12:30 p.m., at Livestock weigh-in. Section 3: Market Section 4: Other 3. The 4-H Market Livestock sale is for Kent County 4-H Members only, Class: 4. Only wether and doe kids may be shown in market classes and be tagged with 4-H tag. Class: All wethers must be completely healed. 1 Market Goats (50-125 lbs) 1 Pet Wether Divided by weight after weigh-in

4-H AND OPEN LIVESTOCK Open and 4-H Chairpersons: Jonathan Reed and Bill Langenfelder Friday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. Judge: David Gordon GENERAL RULES: MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 1. See animal rules and regulations on page 6. 2. All animals must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor. Ownership deadlines: Beef and Dairy Steers - January 1; Market Sheep, Market Hogs, Market Goats and Feeder Steers - May 1. All 4-H Market animals and commercial breeding beef & sheep must attend county weigh-in and tagging day(s). Feeder steers attend May tagging. 3. Breeding animals must be bonafide property of exhibitor and must have been owned and registered in owner’s name by June 1 of current year. Animals in the in the “MD 4-H Leasing” Program must be assigned to the youth by May 1 of the current year. The individual must comply with the rules stated in the 4-H Breeding Animal Leasing Agreement. Registration certificates will be checked by Chairperson. 4. Commercial breeding beef & sheep must be owned by May 1st and have 4-H tag. 5. Ear tattoos must be legible and conform with registration certificate. Ears must be free of wax and dirt at time of check-in. 6. All entries must follow General and Health Rules and Regulations. 7. Rules and regulations will be followed as listed in the Maryland State Fair Premium List for 4-H except all fitting will be done prior to showing in the ring. 8. Only one entry per class permitted except market classes. 9. Market animals will be weighed prior to show to determine classes. 10. All open class animals are to be on the grounds by 8:00 a.m. on show day and leave at end of show. All 4-H Animals must be on the grounds by 8:30 a.m. Thursday, no animals may be released before 6:00 a.m. Sunday. 11. No premiums will be paid for 4-H Fitting and Showing classes. Champion 4-H Fitting and Showing persons from previous years cannot compete in age division. Previous Champion and Sweepstakes can come back and compete in Sweepstakes Champion Division. 12. Rate of Gain Contest: 4-H ONLY, Calculated from county weigh-in day and Kent County Fair weigh-in weights. Market & Dairy Steers, Market Lamb and Market Swine Divisions 1st: $15.00 and Trophy 2nd: $10.00 3rd: $ 5.00 13. Dairy steers must be 100% dairy breed. They must be dehorned, castrated and healed before the show.

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Open Market Hog – exhibitors can exhibit more than 1 market hog. All 4-H’ers must have completed the 4-H Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance program prior to showing livestock. Training is valid once for each age division . Exception: Kent 4-H market hog exhibitors must attend Pork Quality Assurance training annually if required. The Maryland Sheep Tail Docking Rule. See animal rules #10, page 6. DEPARTMENT HC - BEEF - 4-H DEPARTMENT HC0 - BEEF - OPEN MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15

Section 1 - Fitting and Showing: Class: 4-H ONLY 1 Novice Fitting & Showing (1st yr. Any age) 2 Junior Fitting & Showing (8-13) 3 Senior Fitting & Showing (14-18) 4 Champion Fitting & Showing 5 Sweepstakes Fitting & Showing

Section 2: Breeding Class: OPEN AND 4-H Beef Heifer (any breed) 6 Junior Heifer Calf born after January 1, 2013 7 Senior Heifer Calf born July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012 8 Junior Yearling born January 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012 9 Senior Yearling born July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011 10 Cow/Calf - Natural Calf, nursing and born after January 1, 2013

Section 3: Market Class: OPEN AND 4-H 11 Beef Feeder Steer born after January 1, 2012 12 Dairy Feeder Steer born after January 1, 2012

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Beef Market Steer (any breed) 1000-1400 lbs. Dairy Market Steer (100% dairy) 1000-1500 lbs.

DEPARTMENT HD - SHEEP - 4-H DEPARTMENT HD0 - SHEEP - OPEN MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 Section 1 - Fitting & Showing: Class: 4-H ONLY 1 Novice Fitting & Showing (1st yr. Any age) 2 Junior Fitting & Showing (8-13) 3 Senior Fitting & Showing (14-18) 4 Champion Fitting & Showing 5 Sweepstakes Champion Fitting & Showing

Section 2 - Breeding: Class: OPEN AND 4-H 6 Breeding Ewe Lamb 7 Breeding Ewe Yearling 8 Aged Breeding Ewe 9 Ram (any age)

Section 1 - Fitting & Showing: Class: 4-H ONLY 1 Novice Fitting & Showing (1st yr. Any age) 2 Junior Fitting & Showing (8-10) 3 Intermediate Fitting & Showing (11-13) 4 Senior Fitting & Showing (14-18) 5 Champion Fitting & Showing 6 Sweepstakes Champion Fitting & Showing

Section 2 - Breeding: Section 3 - Market: Class: OPEN AND 4-H Class: OPEN AND 4-H 7 Junior Gilt (born 1/1/13 to 4/30/13) Any Breed 9 Market Hogs (225-285 lbs.) 8 Senior Gilt (born before 1/1/13) Any Breed

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Section 3 - Market: Class: OPEN AND 4-H 10 Market Lamb (any breed) 95-140 lbs.

DEPARTMENT HE - SWINE - 4-H DEPARTMENT HE0 - SWINE - OPEN MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15

2013 LIVESTOCK SALE - SATURDAY, JULY 20, 7:30 P.M. KENT COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK SALE GUIDELINES CHAIRPERSON: Pat and Dutch Langenfelder Each Kent County 4-H member may sell 1 beef steer, 1 dairy steer, 1 hog, 1 lamb, 1 goat, 1 pen of rabbits and 1 poultry project from section 4 - Classes 1-3. Only 4-H members may take their animals through the sale ring. No uncontrollable animals will be allowed to sell. Specific Fitting and Showing outfits must be worn by 4-H’ers with animals in the sale. Lambs to be sold must weigh between 95-140 pounds. - Beef Steers to be sold must weigh between 1000-1400 pounds. - Swine to be sold must weigh between 225-275 pounds. - Dairy Steers to be sold must weigh between 1000-1500 pounds. - Goats to be sold must weigh between 50-125 pounds. - There will be a 1% tolerance of the animal’s weight. The Grand Champion Market Steer, Dairy Steer, Lamb, Hog, Goat, Broiler and Rabbit must be sold. The sale of Reserve Champions is optional. All Champions are exempt from sale weight limitations. All animals must be shown in respective class to be eligible for sale. A 2% commission will be charged on all steers sold, 4% on hogs, sheep, rabbits, goats and broilers and 6% on re-sales. All animals shall be graded to determine eligibility in the sale. All 4-H’ers must have current 4-H Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance Training Certification prior to showing and selling a market animal. All 4-H’ers exhibiting market hogs must attend PQA Training annually or test out to sell in the 4-H Livestock Sale.

2012 4-H LIVESTOCK SALE BUYERS — THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

AMSOIL ANDELOT FARM ATLANTIC TRACTOR ANDREW BRADLEY BRIAN BROWN CHESTER RIVER LANDSCAPING CLARK’S SEAFOOD CLASSIC TIRE BUD DEBNAM DELMARVA FEED & SERVICE CENTER CHRIS DEGASPEN

DTS TRUCKING EASTERN SHORE TENTS & EVENTS EVERGRAIN BREAD COMPANY FREEMAN & SON SEED COMPANY GOOSE HOLLOW FARM - ED SCHAEFFER ALLAN HILL HOOBER EQUIPMENT, INC. HORIZON ORGANIC DAIRY KENT COOPERATIVE KENT FRIENDS OF 4-H

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DUTCH & PAT LANGENFELDER McHENRY BACKHOE & PAVING JAMES MERRELL MOLLY’S TRACTOR RYAN NEWMAN PARDOE’S TREE & LAWN SERVICE JONATHAN QUINN SCHEELER SEEDS STOLTZFUS OUTDOOR LIVING T.A. SEEDS - CHARLIE PRICKETT WILLARD’S AGRI SERVICE

DEPARTMENT HF - HORSE SHOW - 4-H DEPARTMENT HF0 - HORSE SHOW - OPEN Friday, July 19, 8:00 a.m. (rain or shine) – 4-H SHOW: HALTER, ENGLISH & WESTERN CLASSES Saturday, July 20, 8:00 a.m. – OPEN SHOW: ENGLISH & WESTERN CLASSES Chairperson: Samantha Georgeson Co-Chair: Kathy Myers Judge: Lizze Sughrue FRIDAY 4-H SHOW ONLY: MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 SATURDAY OPEN SHOW: ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED UP TO AND INCLUDING THE DAY OF THE SHOW RULES 1. The Friday, 4-H Show is open to any Maryland 4-H member enrolled in the Horse & Pony or Horse Lovers projects. All owned and leased project animals will exhibit together & must have a current Horse and Pony ID Card on file in the Extension Office by May 1 of current year. Lease agreements must also be on file by May 1. 2. The Saturday Open Show is open to the public as well as 4-H members. 3. All mounts must be serviceably sound. 4. All riders including Western riders must wear protective headgear with an ASTM/SEI seal while mounted. All riders must wear boots or shoes with heels and long trousers. 5. Please dress in traditional attire and conventional 4-H uniforms as specified by the MD 4-H Horse and Pony Rulebook (4-H 266) - http:// www.4hhorse.umd.edu/documents/4H266Maryland4HHorseShowRuleBook.pdf . Failure to do so may result in the rider being excused for any class. 6. Horses/ponies will not be allowed to show without valid current negative Coggins certificate, issued within one calendar year of the show date. New Horse exhibitors required to present a completed MDA Equine Exhibitors Self Certification of Equine Health form at time of check-in. 7. All 4-H exhibitors must have completed the 4-H Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance (AH&QA) Online Training by July 1 to be eligible for show. 8. Equipment must be in conformance with the MD 4-H Horse and Pony Rule Book. A copy will be available at the entry booth. Protective boots, leg wraps and martingales are prohibited except for certain classes. 9. Each class will be awarded six ribbons. Kent 4-H Junior and Senior High Point Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded. Points will be as follows: 1st: 6 pts, 2nd: 5 pts, 3rd: 4 pts, 4th: 3 pts, 5th: 2 pts, 6th: 1 pt (on a sliding scale). Points must be earned by the same horse/rider pair. 10. Open show points will be as follows: 1st: 10 pts, 2nd: 6 pts, 3rd: 4 pts, 4th: 2 pts, 5th: 1, 6th: 1/2. A Western and an English High Point Champion will be awarded a special ribbon and award. 11. The Show Chairman reserves the right to cancel, split, or combine classes. Changes will be posted at the entry booth and announced at the show. 12. Riders for the Friday 4-H show may not cross-enter Western & English Classes. 13. Riders for the Saturday Open Show may cross-enter Western & English Classes. 14. The decision of the judge and chairperson is final. 15. Each entry form must be signed by parent or guardian. 16. Juniors are riders less than 14 years of age as of January 1st. Seniors are riders ages 14-18 as of January 1st. 17. Entry Fee: Friday 4-H Show: Out of county 4-H’ers: $5.00 per horse/rider combination. 4-H Entry Deadline June 15. Entry Fee: Saturday Open Show: $5.00/class or $30.00 to ride all day for English or Western. If choosing to ride both English and Western , the fee is $40.00 for the day. Kent 4-H’ers ONLY may ride all day for $10.00 Open Show only: entries will be accepted up to and including the day of the show. 18. Mail entry and fee to: Kent County Extension, 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620. Make checks payable to: Kent County Fair. 19. Stallions over one year of age are prohibited. 20. The University of Maryland and the Kent County Ag Center will not be held responsible for injury, loss and/or damage to exhibitors, spectators, animals or property occurring during the show. 21. All animals must be managed safely by their exhibitor. The show chairman reserves the right to excuse from the ring or grounds animals exhibiting unsafe behavior. 22. Use of profanity will result in removal from the grounds. 23. Request all 4-H’ers with horses at the fair, that each horse have its temperature taken each morning to stay at the fair. 4-H’ers will need to bring their own thermometer and take the temperature. 24. All General Rules including Animal Rules and Regulations apply. Exhibitors must have current signed MD 4-H Code of Animal Science Ethics. Exhibitors must abide by Health Regulations for Livestock Exhibited in MD and MD Horse and Pony Rule Book (4-H 266). 25. No gaits allowed faster than a trot outside of designated arenas. 26. There will be a TWO minute call for classes. The class may continue without you if you are not in the ring on time.

4-H SHOW: ENGLISH and WESTERN CLASSES - FRIDAY, July 19, 2013 - 8:00 a.m. GROOMING AND SHOWMANSHIP - To be exhibited with bridle or halter as appropriate. Will be judged on presentation of animal and appearance/cleanliness. 1. Junior Class (8-10) 2. Intermediate (11-13) 3. Senior Class (14-18) CONFORMATION CLASSES 4. Model mare (pony) 7. Model gelding (horse)

5. Model mare (horse) 8. Champion and Reserve

6. Model gelding (pony)

IN HAND DIVISION - Open to any competitor not riding or clovers doing leadline. Classes to be done un-mounted with bridle or halter as appropriate. To be judged on performance, willingness and manners of horse. 9. Walk/trot or jog 10. Over poles at trot 11. Trail—Complete trail course unmounted MAIDEN EQUITATION - Leadline - English or Western. Clovers are eligible (noncompetitive) Clovers not eligible for other mounted classes 12. Walk 13. Walk/trot 14. Over poles (walk or trot) BEGINNER WESTERN EQUITATION – 1st or 2nd yr riders/Open to those riders not able to lope. Cross entries only to Beginner Western Pleasure 15. Walk 16. Walk/Jog 17. Walk over poles WESTERN EQUITATION 18. Walk/Jog

19. Walk/Jog/Lope

20. Pattern - will be posted by ring

BEGINNER WESTERN PLEASURE - 1st or 2nd yr riders/Open to riders not able to lope. Cross entries only to Beginner Western Equitation 21. Walk 22. Walk/Jog 23. Command and Out WESTERN PLEASURE 24. Walk

25. Walk/Jog/Lope

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TRAIL CLASS - Open to all riders *** Trail may go on simultaneously as other classes. Check with secretary’s desk on show day for details. 27. May be ridden English or Western SCHOOLING BREAK - 20 MINUTES

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BEGINNER ENGLISH EQUITATION - 1st or 2nd yr riders/Open to those riders unable to canter. Cross entries only to Beginner English Pleasure. 28. Walk 29. Walk/Trot 30. Over Poles ENGLISH EQUITATION 31. Walk/Trot

32. Walk/Trot/Canter

33. Over fences 18”

BEGINNER ENGLISH PLEASURE - 1st or 2nd year rider/ Open to those riders unable to canter. Cross entries only to beginner English Pleasure. 34. Walk 35. Walk/Trot 36. Over poles ENGLISH PLEASURE 37. Walk/Trot

38. Walk/Trot/Canter

HUNTER 40. Hunter Under Saddle (Walk/Trot/Canter)

39. Over fences 18” 41. Over fences 2”

DEPARTMENT HF0 - OPEN HORSE SHOW Saturday, July 20, 8:00 a.m. – OPEN SHOW: HALTER, ENGLISH & WESTERN CLASSES ENTRY FEES: $5.00/class; $30.00/day for English or Western; $40.00/day for both English & Western; $10.00/day Kent 4-H’ers ONLY All horse show rules apply. This will be a relaxed, welcoming show for all riders. GROOMING AND SHOWMANSHIP - To be exhibited with bridle or halter as appropriate. Will be judged on presentation of animal and appearance/cleanliness. 1. Competitors 14 years and under 2. Competitors over 14 years CONFORMATION CLASSES 3. Model mare (pony) 7. Champion & Reserve

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MAIDEN EQUITATION – Leadline— Not eligible for any other mounted classes 8. Walk 9. Walk/Trot 10. Over poles (walk or trot) IN HAND DIVISION - Open to any competitor not riding or clovers doing leadline. Classes to be done un-mounted with bridle or halter as appropriate. To be judged on performance, willingness and manners of horse. 11. Walk/Trot or Jog 12. Over poles at trot/jog 13. Trail BEGINNER WESTERN EQUITATION—1st or 2nd year riders. Open to riders not able to lope. Cross entries only to beginner Western Pleasure 14. Walk 15. Walk/Jog 16. Walk over Poles WESTERN EQUITATION 17. Walk/Jog

18. Walk/Jog/Lope

19. Pattern (will be posted ringside)

BEGINNER WESTERN PLEASURE - 1st or 2nd year riders. Open to riders not able to lope. Cross entries only to Beginner Western Equitation. 20. Walk 21. Walk/Jog 22. Command and Out WESTERN PLEASURE 23. Walk

24. Walk/Jog/Lope

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TRAIL CLASS - Open to all riders. May run simultaneously with other classes. Decision will be announced show day. 26. May be ridden English or Western SCHOOLING BREAK - 20 MINUTES BEGINNER ENGLISH EQUITATION - 1st or 2nd year riders. Open to riders unable to canter. Cross entries only to Beginner English Pleasure. 27. Walk 28. Walk/Trot 29. Over Poles ENGLISH EQUITATION 30. Walk/Trot

31. Walk/Trot/Canter

32. Over fences 2’

BEGINNER ENGLISH PLEASURE - 1st or 2nd year riders. Open to riders not able to canter. Cross entries only to Beginner English Equitation. 33. Walk 34. Walk/Trot 35. Over poles ENGLISH PLEASURE 36. Walk/Trot

37. Walk/Trot/Canter

HUNTER 39. Hunter Under Saddle (Walk/Trot/Canter)

40. Over fences 2’

DRIVING 42. First Year Driving (must have adult accompany)

38. Over fences 18” (may enter 40 or 41 not both)

41. Over fences 2’3” to 2’6” (may enter 40 or 41 not both)

43. Open Driving

DEPARTMENT HG - POULTRY - 4-H DEPARTMENT HG0 - POULTRY - OPEN Open and 4-H Chairperson: Stefanie Blyman, Co-Chairperson: Donna Simmons Judged: Thursday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. Judge: Michael Wasylkowski MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 Postmarked, Delivered June 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

See animal rules and regulations page 6. Exhibitors must follow General and Health Rules and Regulations and present a completed MDA Self Certification of Poultry Health Form. 4-H exhibitors must complete 4-H Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance (AH&QA) Online Training. Open Birds must be on grounds by 9:30 a.m. Thursday. 4-H birds must be on grounds between 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Thursday and must stay until 6:00 a.m. Sunday. Open Class birds may leave at conclusion of show. Cages, containers and shavings will be supplied. No straw will be used in cages. Entry tags will be filled out and attached to cages by chairperson and will not be removed or switched. Birds not originating from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks are required to have negative pullorum-tyhoid test within 60 days of movement to an exhibition. Birds must be over 4 months of age and completely feathered. Call the Kent County Extension Office for testing information. No substitutions of birds permitted. All birds shown must have been owned by and on the exhibitor's premises on or before June 1st. All exhibitors must register premises with Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). Forms available in Extension Office. Exhibitors must present a completed Self-Certification of

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Poultry Health” available at www.mda.state.md.us or Extension Office. 4-H Exhibitors must complete a 4-H Poultry Registration Form and submit to the Extension Office by June 1st. Found at http:// www.extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_docs/programs/4-H/Maryland4HPoultryRabbitandCavyRegistrationForm.pdf Exhibitors must supply food and make sure birds are fed and watered daily. Any bird showing signs of disease, deformity or injury will be refused entry. The decision of State Vet/Division Chairperson will be final. All poultry must be free of lice and other external parasites in order to exhibit. 4-H exhibitors will be responsible for keeping their spaces clean and for helping to clean up building after exhibits are released Sunday. Failure to do so will result in withholding of all premiums. Wheelbarrow, shovel and rake will be available. Exhibitors must have signature of chair that exhibit is clean to receive premiums. Poultry exhibitors are required to be present for judging. Each exhibitor is allowed to exhibit up to 10 birds and 1 market pen regardless of breed or class Will select 4-H and Open Division “Best of Show” and “Reserve Best of Show” Champions.

Section 1 - American Poultry Association (APA) Standard Breeds Class: 1. American 2. Asiatic 3. Continental

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Section 4 - Market Pen 1 Market Broilers - Pen of 5 birds (each less than 7-9 weeks old - Born between May 17 - May 31, 2012) 2. Market Roasters - Pen of 5 birds (10-16 weeks old - Born between March 29 - May 10, 2012) 3. Market Other—Pen of 2 birds (over 4 months of age) Section 5 - Waterfowl Class: 1. Heavy Ducks 2. Medium Ducks 3. Light Ducks 4. Bantam Ducks 5. Heavy Geese 6. Medium Geese 7. Light Geese

Section 6 - Game Birds Class: 1. Pheasants 2. Dove 3. Quail 4. Turkeys 5. Other Game Bird

Section 7 - Other Fowl Class: 1. Guinea Fowl 2. Non-recognized APA Breeds, Standard 3. Non-recognized APA Breeds, Bantam

DEPARTMENT HH - SMALL PETS - 4H DEPARTMENT HH0 - SMALL PETS - OPEN Open and 4-H Chairperson: Co-Chair: Judged: Friday, July 19; 4:00 p.m. MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 1. 2.

See animal rules and regulations page 6. Exhibitors must follow General and Health Rules and Regulations. 4-H animals must be on the grounds between 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Open animals by 3:30 p.m. Friday. 4-H Pets stay until 6:00 a.m. Sunday. Open Class may leave after show. 3. Exhibitors are responsible for their food and water and container. Exhibitors must bring own cages, except rabbits. 4. All animals will be checked on arrival. Any showing signs of disease will not be entered and must be removed. 5. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their animal. 6. 4-H exhibitors will be responsible for keeping their cages clean and for cleaning up building after exhibits are released on Sunday. Failure to do so will result in withholding of all premiums. Must have release signature from chair. 7. Exhibitor must present animal to judge. 8. Class 5 entering information - poster to be entered with animal entries by 2:30 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Posters judged by small pet judge and will be displayed in the 4-H Rabbit and Small Pet building. Class: 1 Mixed Breed Rabbit 2 Purebred Rabbit, no tattoo or papers 3 Guinea Pig (in cage) 4 Other Small Pet (in cage) 5 Fish, Cat, or Other Pet Poster - Pictures and story telling of you caring for your pet, 1 per exhibitor, no entry fee required

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DEPARTMENT HI - RABBITS - 4-H DEPARTMENT HI0 - RABBITS - OPEN Open and 4-H Chairperson: Carrie Douthit; Judge: Karen Dixon Judged: Thursday, July 18, 9:00 a.m. MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 Postmarked, Delvered by June 17. Contestants must comply with general rules and regulations. Open class rabbits must be on the grounds by 8:30 a.m. Thursday. 4-H rabbits to be on the grounds Wednesday 2:30 - 9:00 p.m. 4-H rabbits must stay until 6:00 a.m. Sunday unless arranged by department chairperson. Open class may leave after the show. All exhibits must be pre-entered by June 15th. NO EXCEPTIONS. Exhibitors are limited to a total of 10 rabbits in breed classes and one exhibit in market pen classes. Ear number substitutions will be permitted in the same breed, variety, age, and sex on the day of the show. No substitutions will be allowed for a different breed.

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Rabbits must be permanently tattooed in the left ear prior to the day of the show. All rabbit exhibitors must complete the MD 4-H Poultry, Rabbit and Cavy Registration form by June 1. Available in Ext. Office. All animals will be checked upon arrival. Any rabbit showing signs of disease or in poor condition will be refused entry. Exhibitors must present a completed self certification of Rabbit Health at check-in. Form available at www.mda.state.md.us/ All rabbits must be breed recognized by ARBA. No mixed breeds allowed. (Mixed breeds may be shown in Small Pet Division.) The Extension Office has breed standards available to assist in correct entering. Exhibitor is responsible for the care of their animal. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their cages clean and for cleaning up the building after exhibits are released on Sunday. Failure to do so will results in withholding of all premiums. Only shavings are permitted in rabbit cages. No straw. 4-H exhibitors will be provided with cages, but animal should be brought in their carrier to the fair. Carriers must have solid bottoms. Open and 4-H exhibitors are expected to clean their area before leaving. Rabbits over two weeks pregnant will not be accepted. Rabbits in breed must a minimum of 12 weeks old at show time to be shown. No rabbit does with litters allowed. All 4-H Rabbit exhibitors must complete the MD 4-H Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance Online Training as 4-H rules require. All Open Rabbit exhibitors must be present to show.

Section 1 - Rabbit Showmanship (4-H Only) Showmanship Judge: Cindy Dixon Class: 1 - Novice 2 - Junior 3 - Intermediate 4 - Senior 5 - Sweepstakes Section 2 - Breed Classes Classes: 1. Jr. Doe, 6 months & under 2. Int. Doe, 6-8 months 3. Sr. Doe, over 6 months 4. Jr. Buck, 6 months & under 5. Int. Buck, 6-8 months 6. Sr. Buck, over 6 months

Section 3 - Market Pen Class: 7. Three rabbits-all the same breed and variety. No mixed breeds. Age limit not over 69 days. Weight limits not over 5 pounds per rabbit. All breeds compete together.

Official Rabbit Breeds: Go to the ARBA website at https://www.arba.net/

DEPARTMENT HJ - DOG - 4H DEPARTMENT HJ0 - DOG - OPEN Open and 4-H Chairpersons: Jim and Alberta Lindauer Open Registration: Thursday, July 18, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Judged 6:30 p.m. Fitting and Showing, Obedience, Rally and Obstacle Course Judge: Jerry Rollison MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 DOG SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. 4-H Division is for Kent County 4-H’ers only. Open Division is for all others. Open youth division is for ages 6-7 and Open adult division for ages 19 and over. All Ages are as of January 1. Awards will be given in 4-H and Open. 4-H ages: Junior: 8-10 years, Intermediate: 11-13 years, Senior: 14-18 years. 2. 4-H exhibitors must pre-enter and be received by Kent County Extension Office on postmarked by June 15 or delivered by June 17th. 3. Open Exhibitors can register until 6:00 pm the day of show for $2.00/class 4. Exhibitors must report to show officials to register and pick up arm bands during designated registration time. 5. Female dogs in season may not compete. Kent County 4-H exhibitors may substitute another dog for one in season up to 1 week prior to the County Fair, providing they have a dog I.D. card on file by May 1 in the Extension Office. The Extension Office must be notified if a substitution must be made and a signed certificate from a veterinarian must be shown at that time. 6. Any dog holding a CD degree from the Am. Kennel Club or a UCD from United Kennel Club may not compete in sub-novice or novice classes. 7. Any dog who has won its obedience class with an AKC qualifying score of 170 or above may not compete in that class in a succeeding year. Dog must go up in divisions; or handler must change age divisions. 8. Mixed breeds or unregistered dogs may be entered in this competition. 9. When possible, except as expressly altered in these rules, American Kennel Club rules governing the standards of performance and judging of obedience trials will prevail. 10. Good sportsmanship will be expected of all participants and spectators. 11. The judge(s) may excuse from the ring any dog or handler who falls into these categories: a. Any handler who willfully interferes with another participant or his/her dog; b. Any dog who cannot be controlled by its handler; c. Any obviously ill or lame dog; d. Any handler who abuses his/her dog in or out of the ring. 12. Handler’s attire for 4-H dog show: Boys: Slacks, shirt and tie, jacket (optional) Girls: Skirt and blouse, dress or slacks and blouse Exhibitors shall be neatly dressed in attire which is suitable for showing a dog. 13. All grooming must be done by the exhibitor except specialized breed grooming (i.e. stripping and clipping). No artificial preparations such as powder or corn starch may be left on dog. 14. All dogs shall be immunized and have a valid Rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccination number and expiration date shall be listed on dog registration form. Dogs without valid rabies vaccination will be ineligible to show. 15. Dogs exhibited at the 4-H Dog Show must be trained by individual 4-H’er. A complete Dog I.D. card for 4-H project animals must be on file in the Extension Office by May 1 of current year. 16. Fitting and Showing classes will be governed by the 4-H and FFA Regulations. 17. For 4-H Youth leasing, a completed “Performance Animal” Leasing agreement must be on file in Extension Office by May 1 of current year.

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FITTING AND SHOWING SCORING POINTS AND RULES: Fitting of Animal 40 points Body Condition Grooming Performance in the Ring Performance of Animal Presentation of Animal

60 points Sportsmanship of Handler Personal Appearance of Handler

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Dogs should be clean (including ears) with coats brushed and free of mats. Dogs should be free of external parasites. Allowance will be made for unavoidable surface dirt due to wet weather. In those breeds requiring specialized trimming or clipping for AKC competition, adult or professional assistance is permitted in trimming/clipping only. All other grooming is to be done by exhibitor in accordance with general rules for Fitting and preparation. See Animal Rules #2 on page 6. 2. Exhibitors should be able to show their dogs at an appropriate gait, show the dog’s bite on request of the judge and stand their dogs in an acceptable pose to permit examination by the judge. 3. Exhibitors should be able to answer questions on care, grooming and background of the breed. 4. Judging will be based on condition of the dog, neatness of the exhibitor, presentation of the dog, attentiveness to the judge and ability to follow the judge’s direction. Performance of the dog shall not count unless it obviously interferes with another exhibitor’s dog. Section 1 - Fitting & Showing Class: 1. Novice, 4-H 2. Junior. 4-H 3. Intermediate, 4-H 4. Senior, 4-H

5. Youth under 18 years, Open 6. Adult over 18 years, Open

Section 2 - Obedience Class: 7. 1st Year Pre-Novice, Junior 4-H 8. 1st Year Pre-Novice, Intermediate 4-H 9. 1st Year Pre-Novice, Senior 4-H 10. 1st Year Pre-Novice, Open 11. Pre-Novice, Junior 4-H 12. Pre-Novice, Intermediate 4-H 13. Pre-Novice, Senior 4-H 14. Pre-Novice, Open 15. Novice, Junior 4-H 16. Novice, Intermediate 4-H 17. Novice, Senior 4-H 18. Novice, Open 19. Graduate Novice, Junior 4-H 20. Graduate Novice, Intermediate 4-H 21. Graduate Novice, Senior 4-H 22. Graduate Novice, Open 23. Open, Junior 4-H 24. Open, Intermediate 4-H 25. Open, Senior 4-H 26. Open, Open

Section 3 - Rally and Obstacle Course Class: 27. Novice Rally - Junior 4-H 28. Novice Rally - Intermediate 4-H 29. Novice Rally - Senior 4-H 30. Novice Rally - Open 31. Advanced Rally - Junior 4-H 32. Advanced Rally - Intermediate 4-H 33. Advanced Rally - Senior 4-H 34. Advanced Rally - Open 35. Excellent A Rally - Junior 4-H 36. Excellent A Rally - Intermediate 4-H 37. Excellent A Rally - Senior 4-H 38. Excellent A Rally - Open 39. Excellent B Rally - Junior 4-H 40. Excellent B Rally - Intermediate 4-H 41. Excellent B Rally - Senior 4-H 42. Excellent B Rally - Open 43. Obstacle Course - 4-H 44. Obstacle Course - Open

Sub-Novice: All work will be done on lead, including stays. Novice: Most work will be done off lead including stays.

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INDOOR CLASSES - OPEN AND 4-H Exhibits entered Tuesday July 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.; and Wednesday July 17 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. Exhibit Halls Open to Public Thursday, July 18, at 9:00 a.m. OPEN & 4-H Exhibits located in the Indoor Exhibit Building 1. 2. 3.

Indoor Division: 4-H members cannot enter a project in the same class in both 4-H and Open divisions. During Entry times, exhibitor will be permitted in the indoor building to set up vegetable displays, well dressed table and collections only. Only chairman and authorized helpers will be permitted in exhibit areas. PREMIUMS FOR ALL INDOOR EXHIBITS: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $4.00; 3rd - $3.00; 4th - $2.00; All Others - $1.00

DEPARTMENT HK - AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS - 4-H DEPARTMENT OK - AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS - OPEN

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Squash: Patty Pan - 3 Squash: Yellow Straightneck - 3 Squash: Spaghetti - 1 Squash: Zucchini – 3 Pumpkin: Any Variety - 1 Squash: Any Other Variety - 3 Sweet Potato: Any Variety - 5 Tomatoes: Cherry - 10 Tomatoes: Mature Green - 5 Tomatoes: Red - 5 Tomatoes: Red Pear or Plum - 5 Tomatoes: Yellow - 5 Any Other Vegetable

SECTION 1: VEGETABLES and FRUITS Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton... 4-H Chairpersons: Kathi Naumann 1. All exhibitors must follow all General Rules and Regulations. 2. All vegetables in all classes must be grown and exhibited by the exhibitor. 3. Paper plates and wicker holders are provided for all classes except Classes 1 - 3. 4. Exhibitors are reminded to obtain “Exhibiting Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables” Guide from Extension Office (410-778-1661), for judging criteria. 5. All 4-H entries must be labeled with name of item on plate, FRUIT container or with sticker. 50. Apples - 3 6. Artistic displays may be judged with crafts or home arts judges. 51. Plums - 3 52. Peaches - 3 Class: 53. Other Fruit – 3 VEGETABLE - ARTISTIC 54. Berries: Any Variety – ½ Pint Berries in appropriate container 1. Display of Vegetables: Entry will consist of a group of not less than 5 different vegetables arranged artistically. Displays will be Herbs - bunches are 6 stalks in water in a container judged on quality of individual vegetable, artistic arrangement of 55. Parsley: Any Variety - 1 bunch display and number of varieties of vegetables used. Greens may be 56. Basil: Any Variety - 1 bunch left on vegetable. 57. Mint: Any Variety - 1 bunch 2. “Best Dressed Vegetable” - individual vegetable 58. Thyme: Any variety - 1 bunch 3. Vegetable Gift Basket 59. Dill - 1 bunch 60. Rosemary - 1 bunch VEGETABLES 61. Lavender - 1 bunch 4. Beans: Lima Beans - 10 (in shell) 62. Any other Herb - 1 bunch 5. Beans: Green Snap - 10 6. Beans: Yellow Snap - 10 SECTION 2: FARM CROPS 7. Beets – 5 (tops removed) Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton... 8. Broccoli - 1 bunch 4-H Chairperson: Jay Douthit and Andy Mason 9. Brussel Sprouts - 1 pint 1. ALL hay, grain, haylage, and silage must be grown on farm, leased or 10. Cabbage: Green or Red - 1 head owned by parents/employer of 4-H'er or open class exhibitor. 11. Carrots - 5 (topped) 2. Hay must be cured below 20% moisture. Alfalfa, clover or Lespedeza 12. Cauliflower - 1 head hay with more than 10% grass will be classified mixed. An entry shall 13. Corn: Sweet, White - 5 (husked) consist of a bundle approximately 18" by 18" by 6" and should be se14. Corn: Sweet, Yellow - 5 (husked) curely tied 8 ways for hanging up for display. 15. Cucumbers: Pickling - 5 3. NO purchased hay or grains may be exhibited. 16. Cucumbers: Salad - 3 4. Silage and Haylage MUST be in a clear gallon jar with a lid. 17. Egg plant - 1 5. Age division Champions awarded in Hay and Straw, Grain and Silage, 18. Green Leafy Vegetables: Collards, Chard, Endive etc. (except Kale) Stalk Corn, and other agriculture products and 1 overall grand and -1 bunch (same variety in water) reserve champion. 19. Gourds - 3 20. Kale - 1 bunch Class: 21. Melon: Cantaloup - 2 HAY & STRAW 22. Melon: Honeydew – 2 1. Alfalfa Hay 23. Melon: Watermelon (All types) – 1 2. Lespedeza Hay 24. Okra – 10 pods 3. Red Clover Hay 25. Onions: White – 5 (tops removed) 4. Timothy Hay 26. Onions: Yellow – 5 (tops removed) 5. Orchard Grass Hay 27. Onions: Red – 5 (tops removed) 6. Sudan Sorghum Hay 28. Peppers: Banana - 5 7. Mixed Hay 29. Peppers: Bell - 5 8. Other Hay 30. Peppers: Hot - 5 (any type) 9. Barley Straw 31. Potatoes: Red - 5 10. Wheat Straw 32. Potatoes: White - 5 11. Oat Straw 33. Squash: Acorn - 1 12. Other Straw 34. Squash: Butternut - 1 35. Squash: Crookneck - 3 15 36. Squash: Hubbard - 1

SILAGE & GRAIN 13. Rye Silage 14. Corn Silage 15. Barley Silage 16. Haylage 17. Other Feed Stocks (ex: ground corn) 18. Shelled Corn - 1 Qt. 19. Soybeans - 1 Qt. 20. Wheat - 1 Qt. 21. Rye - 1 Qt. 22. Oats - 1 Qt. 23. Barley - 1 Qt. 24. Other Small Grain - 1 Qt. STALK CORN 25. 6 Best Ears of Corn (husked) 26. Indian Corn - 6 Best Ears of Corn (husked) 27. 1 Best Stalk of Corn with Roots washed and in a Clear Plastic Bag 28. 1 Stalk of Corn With Largest Numbers of Ears with Roots washed and in a Clear Plastic Bag OTHER AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS 29. White Eggs - 1 dozen 30. Brown Eggs - 1 dozen 31. Bantam Eggs—1 dozen 32. Other Eggs - 1 dozen 33. Extracted Honey (1 pound clear jar) 34. 1 Sunflower - field variety only, in glass with water (will be judged on seed and stalk quality) 35. Other Agriculture Products - example: cheese, etc. SECTION 3: PLANTS & FLOWERS Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton 4-H Co-Chairpersons: Sabine Harvey and Cindy King “Exhibiting Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables Guide” available at Extension Office, 410-778-1661 1. All exhibitors must follow General Rules and Regulations. 2. All entries must be grown and exhibited by member, except plant materials for arrangements and corsages which can be purchased and arranged by exhibitor. 3. All cut flower branch stems must have stem leaves attached. 4. Potted plants, except in hanging basket classes, must be in pots not to exceed 10 inches top diameter. Dish garden containers may not exceed 20 inches maximum width. Hanging baskets must be able to hang. Exhibits exceeding these limits will be disqualified. 5. House plants and terrariums should have been established in the pot or container at least one month; must be labeled. 6. All entries must be labeled on container, written on cup or sticker with name of flower. CUT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

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FLOWERS (Perennials and Shrubs) Aster: China Double - 3 blooms, one variety and color Aster: Pom Pom - 3 blooms, one variety and color Black Eyed Susan - 3 blooms, 1 variety Butterfly Bush - 3 stalks Chrysanthemum - 3 stems of 1 color, 1 variety Coneflower - 3 stalks Dahlia: Giant or Large - 1 bloom, must be disbranched Dahlia: Medium - 3 blooms same variety & color, must be disbranched Dahlia: Small - 3 blooms same variety & color, must be disbranched Daisy - 3 stalks Gladiolus - 1 spike any color Hydrangea - 1 bloom Rose - 1 bloom, any variety Rose - any color, any size most fragrant Any Other Cut Flower - 3 blooms small flower, 1 bloom large flower

ARRANGEMENTS AND CORSAGES 33. Line arrangement, all fresh materials 34. Line arrangement, all dried materials 35. Line arrangement, all silk materials 36. Mass arrangement, all fresh materials 37. Mass arrangement, all dried materials 38. Mass arrangement, all silk materials 39. Bud vase arrangement, all fresh materials 40. Bud vase arrangement, all dried materials 41. Bud vase arrangement, all silk materials 42. Nosegay Bouquet, all fresh materials 43. Nosegay Bouquet, all silk materials 44. Corsage - Spray Type, all fresh materials 45. Corsage - Spray Type, all silk materials 46. Corsage - Individual Flower, all fresh materials 47. Corsage - Individual Flower, all silk materials 48. Holiday Corsage, all fresh materials 49. Holiday Corsage, all dried materials 50. Holiday Corsage, all silk materials 51. Wall Arrangement, all dried materials 52. Wall Arrangement, all silk materials 53. Fruit Centerpiece HOUSE PLANTS 54. African Violets 55. Begonia - flowering type 56. Begonia - foliage type 57. Philodendron- vine type 58. Pathos 59. Prayer Plant 60. House Plant: Foliage - any variety not listed above, single plant in pot. MUST label with variety name. 61. House Plant: Cacti or Succulent – single plant in pot. MUST label with variety name 62. House Plant: Most unusual plant - pot not over 10”

FLOWERS (Annuals) Ageratum - 3 stalks Cockscomb: (celosia) Plume Type - 1 Spike Cockscomb: (celosia) Crested Type - 1 Spike Impatiens: single, 1 Color - 3 Stalks DISH GARDENS, TERRARIUMS Impatiens: double, 1 Color - 3 Stalks 63. Dish Garden - should contain at least 3 foliage house plants. Must Marigold: large orange varieties - 3 stems, one bloom each, same label with variety names. variety. 64. Dish Garden - should contain at least 3 cacti and/or succulent. Marigold: large non-orange varieties - 3 stems, one bloom each, Must label with variety names. same variety. 65. Terrarium - with cover or lid. Must label with variety names. Marigold: small flowering, single colored - 3 separate branches with 66. Hanging Basket: Indoor plants - MUST label with plant variety a minimum of one bloom per branch, same variety names. Marigold: small flowering, multi colored - 3 separate branches with 67. Hanging Basket: outdoor flowering type - MUST label with plant a minimum of one bloom per branch, same variety variety names. Petunia - 3 branches with a minimum of one bloom per branch, one 68. Hanging Basket: outdoor foliage type - MUST label with plant variety, single variety name Petunia - 3 branches with a minimum of 1 bloom per branch, one 69. Hanging Basket: outdoor type - annuals and/or perennials (at least variety, double three different varieties) - MUST be labeled with variety names Strawflower - 3 blooms Sunflower - 1 bloom, not field or seed variety POTTED PLANTS Zinnia: Pom Pom type - 3 blooms same variety & color 70. Potted Plant: Annual - Blooming Zinnia: Cactus type - 3 blooms same variety & color 71. Potted Plant: Perennial - Blooming Zinnia: Any other miniature variety - 3 blooms same variety & color 72. Potted Annual or Perennial — grown from seed (Must include seed packZinnia: Any other non-miniature variety - 3 blooms same variety & age) color 16

DEPARTMENT HL - HOME ECONOMICS - 4-H DEPARTMENT OL - HOME ECONOMICS - OPEN SECTION 1: CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairpersons: 4-H’ERS MUST ENTER GARMENTS ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, JULY 15 by 4:30 PM AT THE KENT CO. EXTENSION OFFICE. GARMENTS WILL BE JUDGED AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE. FAIR PERSONNEL WILL TRANSPORT EXHIBITS TO THE FAIR. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The garment’s guide sheet (pattern directions) must be attached to the hanger. Cover garment with clear plastic. Note on entry tag if item has been worn and washed. May enter more than one garment; only one per class. 4-H Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Grand Champions will be selected. First Year Clothing Project Awarded for Class #25. 4-H exhibits may be removed one hour before Fashion Revue interviews are scheduled on Friday, if 4-H’er in Fashion Revue Contact Extension Office for Judging Standards.

Classes: 1. Simple Blouse no collar or set-in sleeves 2. Blouse/Shirt - with sleeves and/or collar, no detail 3. Blouse/Shirt - with details (ruffles, tucks, lace or other trim) 4. T-shirt Type Garment - Knit fabric 5. Vest – lined 6. Vest - unlined 7. Skirt - elastic waist 8. Skirt - with zipper, or other closure 9. Shorts, Pants, Split Skirt, Skort with fitted waistband 10. Shorts, Pants, Split Skirt, Skort with elastic waistband 11. Playwear – Shorts or pants with top, swimsuit or beach cover- up 12. Jumper, Sundress, Sleeveless Dress 13. One Piece Dress – sleeves and/or collar, no details 14. One-piece dress – with details (ruffles, tucks, lace, etc.) 15. Two-piece or Three-Piece Outfit 16. Jumpsuit, Warm-up Suit or Overalls 17. Simple Jacket 18. Tailored Jacket 19. Evening Wear - formal or semi-formal 20. Outerwear - polartec pullovers, jackets, ski coats, coats, etc. 21. Pajamas, nightgown or other sleepwear 22. Costume 23. Clothing Accessory – totebag, purse, hat, apron, belt, scarf, necktie 24. Clothing for Child – Age 4 & under 25. First year Clothing project 26. Wedding dress makeover - 4-H only 27. Other Clothing Project 28. Design your own garment - no pattern, no pre-stamped fabric 29. Other Sewing Constructed Article - pillowcase etc. SECTION 2: FOOD PREPARATION Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairpersons: Cheryl Plummer, Grace Crockett, Jane Reed Auction Chair: Jill Bramble and Sharon Redding (4-H’ers enter these exhibits in the Dining Hall) 1. 2.

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All Kent Fair General Rules and Regulations must be followed. Entry tags must be checked in during pre-registration or at the registration table in 4-H Indoor Exhibit Building. Exhibits must then be entered in the Kitchen. All exhibits entered on Tuesday will be refrigerated. All exhibits must include 3 x 5 recipe card. Recipe should include ingredients (with amounts) and directions for preparation. Recipes for icings, glazes, fillings, toppings, crusts, etc. must be included. ENTRIES WITHOUT RECIPES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Exhibitors must enter the exact number of items indicated in parentheses in class descriptions, ie. Cookies (4) means 4 individual cookies. All exhibits are to be entered whole and unsliced. All exhibits must be made entirely from scratch. Commercial frostings, icings, fillings, crusts and toppings are NOT allowed. Exception— Decorated cake classes may use commercial or fondant frosting. Recipe (s) must be included on Recipe Card. No cake, cookie, biscuit or pancake mixes allowed except in the Decorated Cake, Create-a-Cake and 4-H First Year Food Members Classes. Exhibitors are responsible for entering exhibit in the correct class. Read class descriptions carefully. Exhibits not meeting class specifications will be disqualified.

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Fair is not responsible for containers, plates, etc. Items should be on sturdy paper plate or cake rounds. Cookies, candies, etc. should be on 6-inch paper plate sealed in plastic sandwich bag. 8. Exhibits (except Decorated Cakes) must be of standard size: Cakes—8 or 9 inch round pans, standard tube/Bundt pan or 9x13 pan. Breads in 9x5 or 8x4 loaf pans. 9. All Open cakes and 4-H Cakes not eligible for auction, will be donated to the Ag Ctr. kitchen. Single slices will be displayed. Exhibits will be discarded when no longer visually appealing. 10. Grand Champions will be selected in each division listed 11. 4-H Cake Auction Rules a. Only Blue and Red ribbon cakes/pies in classes 13-26, 43-44 & 49 are eligible for sale. b. Champion cakes will be exhibited in refrigerated case. All other cakes will be refrigerated until Auction. Photo will be displayed. c. 4-H’er is eligible to sell 1 cake only. d. 60% of proceeds go to exhibitor, 20% to Kent Ag Center and 20% to 4-H program. e. All cakes must be presented at the auction by the exhibitor OR 100% of proceeds will benefit the Ag Center and 4-H. Any exceptions must have prior approval of the Auction Chair. f. 4-H’ers must complete Buyer Thank you prior to payment. Classes: QUICK BREAD DIVISION CLASSES

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Baking Powder Biscuits—rolled (4) Muffins—any variety (4) Corn Bread—2” x 3” pieces (4) Ginger Bread—no icing Fruit and Nut Bread—identify Vegetable and Nut Bread—identify Cheese Bread

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Rolls—plain, (4) Rolls—other, identify (4) Loaf—plain, white Loaf—other, identify Loaf - made with bread machine, identify

CAKE DIVISION CLASSES 13. Coffee Cake/Ring—non-yeast

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Cheesecake—any variety Yellow Cake (any icing) Chocolate Cake—iced White Cake—iced Sponge Cake or Chiffon Cake—no icing Angel Food Cake—no icing Pound Cake—icing optional Fruit Cake—fruit in batter (ie. apple, applesauce, blueberry, etc.) Fruit Topped Cake (ie. pineapple upside down, etc.) Spice or Carrot Cake—icing optional “Healthy Choice” Cake* “Create-A-Cake” (commercial mix with additions) Other Cake—icing optional Cupcakes—yellow, iced (4) Cupcakes—chocolate, iced (4) Cupcakes—other, iced (4)

OTHER BAKED ITEMS DIVISION CLASSES 30. Chocolate Chip Cookies (4) 35. Rolled Cookies (4) 31. Oatmeal Cookies (4) 36. Pressed Cookies (4) 32. Peanut Butter Cookies (4) 37. Bar Cookies—2”x2”square (4) 33. Other Drop Cookies (4) 38. Brownies—2” x 2” square (4) 34. Refrigerator Cookies (4) 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48.

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Fancy Cookies—filled, iced, etc. (4) “Healthy Choice” Cookies* (4) Fudge - any variety (4) Candy - any variety (4) Fruit Pie Pie crusts must be homemade Other Pie Pastry Pie Shell - no filling Decorated Cake -judged on decoration ONLY, will not be cut School Box Lunch—include all food except beverage; label thermos to denote contents; menu must be printed on 3 x 5 card Gift Basket: Include at least 5 items in attractive display for your favorite baker! (ie. variety of baked goods, kitchen gadgets, etc.)

NOTE: FOR FIRST YEAR 4-H FOOD MEMBERS ONLY! 49. Cakes—any variety from commercial mix, any icing 50. Cookies—any variety from commercial mix (4) 51. Cupcakes—any variety, from commercial mix, any icing (4)

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*Healthy Choice Baked Goods - Ingredients have been eliminated, reduced, or substituted for people with dietary restrictions. Substitutions must be specifically identified in recipe and needs being met by changes. SECTION 3: FOOD PRESERVATION Open Chairperson: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairperson: Belinda Schirmer NOTE: 1. Fruit, tomatoes, jams, jellies and pickled vegetables should be processed in a boiling water bath canner, following recommended processing times. This is a safe procedure for acid foods. (Tomatoes should be hot-packed and water bath processed.) 2. Low-acid foods such as all vegetables (except tomatoes) and all meats must be processed in a pressure canner, following recommended processing times and pressure. (Pressure canning is necessary, because low acid foods require processing temperature higher than that of boiling water.) 3. One Jar is required for each entry except classes 11, 27, 34, 46. 4. Only standard canning 2 pint, pint, 1-1/2 pint or quart jars in clear glassware are acceptable. Jars should be exhibited with rings on (will be removed during judging). 5. Any entries that have been preserved since last year’s Kent County Fair are eligible for exhibit. Write date canned and canning method on label on lid. 6. Judges WILL NOT open any canned products during judging. Classes: FRUIT 1. Apples 2. Applesauce 3. Apple Juice 4. Blackberries 5. Cherries - sour 6. Cherries - sweet 7. Grape Juice 8. Peaches 9. Pears 10. Fruit-any other variety 11. Three jars of Fruit (3 varieties) VEGETABLES 12. Asparagus 13. Beans - green 14. Beans – wax 15. Beans - lima 16. Beets - sliced (no vinegar) 17. Beets – whole (no vinegar) 18. Carrots - sliced or diced 19. Carrots - whole 20. Corn - whole kernel 21. Mixed vegetables 22. Peas 23. Tomatoes - broken in juice 24. Tomatoes - whole 25. Tomato juice 26. Vegetable - any other variety 27. Three jars of vegetables (3 varieties) 28. Beets – pickled, slice or whole 29. Pickle – sliced cucumber – sweet 30. Pickle – bread and butter 31. Pickle – sour or dill 32. Pickle – Any other (label with name) 33. Relish 34. Three jars of pickles or relish (3 kinds) JAMS 35. Jam – blackberry 36. Jam - blueberry 37. Jam – raspberry

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Jam - strawberry Jam - peach Jam - any variety

JELLY 41. Jelly - apple 42. Jelly – grape 43. Jelly – raspberry 44. Jelly - strawberry 45. Jelly - any other variety 46. Jelly collection (3 kinds) PRESERVES 47. Preserves – blackberry 48. Preserves – peach 49. Preserves – pear 50. Preserves – strawberry 51. Preserves – any other variety 52. Fruit butter - apple, lemon, etc. 53. Jam, Jelly, or Preserves - Freezer method any variety DRIED FOODS 54. Fruit Leather 55. Dried Fruit 56. Dried Vegetables 57. Dried, Other (example: jerky, etc.) 58. Gift Basket: At least 5 items Homemade or Purchased appropriate for division (ie. items used in canning, etc.)

DEPARTMENT HM - HOME & FAMILY LIVING - 4-H DEPARTMENT OM - HOME & FAMILY LIVING - OPEN Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairperson: Elizabeth Steffy All General Rules and regulations must be followed. SECTION 1: HOME FURNISHINGS 1. Decorating with Stitchery 2. Embroidery Article 3. Needlepoint Article 4. Crewel Article 5. Cross Stitch Article 6. Lace Needlework Article 7. Decorative Pillow (needlepoint, candlewicking, counted cross stitch) 8. Plastic Canvas Needlework 9. Other Needlework Project 10. 1st year Needlework (4-H Only) 11. Table Covering, Tablecloth, 4 Placemats or Table Runner 12. Kitchen Accessory - Fabric only (toaster cover, pot holder, etc.) 13. Decorative Hand or Guest towel - 2 (needlework, applique or other fabric trimmed 14. Appliqued Article 15. Quilt Top Only - pieced or appliqued (45” x 56” or larger) 16. Miniature Quilt - pieced or quilted, less than 20” x 24” 17. Quilt - Hand quilted 18. Quilt - Machine quilted 19. Hand Quilted Article 20. Machine Quilted Article 21. Wall Hanging pieced or appliqued and quilted, no frame 22. Wall Hanging - Other 23. Soft Sculpture Project 24. Accessories, decorative headbands, barrettes, scrunchies 25. Crocheted - Afghan 26. Crocheted - Sweater 27. Crocheted - Scarf 28. Crocheted - Other 29. Knitted - afghan 30. Knitted - sweater 31. Knitted - scarf 32. Knitted - other 33. Knitted or Crocheted Purse 34. Pillow (other than needlework)

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Woven Item - any method Window Treatment Decorated Frames Decorative Bulletin Board Wreath Storage Item - fabric only - (locker caddy, laundry bag, covered hanger, etc.) Desk Accessories - 2 different items (blotter, pencil holder, etc.) Sewing Box or Basket decorated by exhibitor (include 8 (juniors; 12 intermediates & seniors) notions a sewer would need) Gift Basket – at collection of 5 home environment items for a specific occasion (label occasion) Homemade Rug (braided, hooked or latchhooked) Scrapbook Page - single page Scrapbook - entire scrapbook (must add at least 5 additional pages each year) Educational Display - Any type except Science (HO/OO, Sect 4) Any Other Home Furnishing Project

SECTION 2: WELL DRESSED TABLE 49. Well Dressed Table (provide menu, occasion card and place setting appropriate for occasion) SECTION 3: 4-H CHILDCARE - 4-H ONLY! 50. Toy - Original (not a kit, designate appropriate child’s age) 51. Toy - (Made from a kit, designate appropriate child’s age) 52. Game - attach instructions on how to play the games & give the age level 53. Stuffed Animal or doll – Original (designate appropriate child’s age) 54. Babysitters Scrapbook Containing Pictures for specific age group (designate appropriate child’s age) 55. Child Care Reference Book – Notebook that includes general and specific information on child care and babysitting – may include short magazine articles, activities conducted as part of project fact sheets). 56. Baby Sitting Kit – A bag of games, books, toys, that can be taken to each babysitting job (minimum 10 items) identify age level. DEPARTMENT HN - ARTS AND CRAFTS - 4-H DEPARTMENT ON - ARTS AND CRAFTS - OPEN 1. All General Rules and Regulations must be followed. 2. All reasonable precautions will be taken for the protection of exhibits, but the fair shall not be responsible for any loss or damage. The Fair does not carry insurance on exhibits and will not be responsible for items lost, damaged or stolen. The owners may insure their exhibits before bringing them to the Fair.

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SECTION 1: CRAFTS Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairpersons: Terri Price & Morgan Price Austin Silk Screening Basketry Ceramics – original mold Dough Clay Plaster Paper Mache Spattering Leather Work Yarn Craft Felt Craft Candle – Original Mold Jewelry – kit Jewelry - original Macramé String art Wood Craft Mosaics (glass, seeds, tiles, etc.) Stained Glass Decoupage/Mod Podge Wood Carving Quilling

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*Give a short description of your collection on a 3 x 5 card. NOTE: FOR FIRST YEAR 4-H ARTS AND CRAFTS MEMBERS ONLY! 52. Any Arts & Crafts (no Kits used) 53. Any Arts & Crafts (kits used)

SECTION 2: ART Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairpersons: Teresa Quinn & JoAnn Kelley 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Sand Art (picture) Sand Terrarium (no plants) Mobiles Metal Craft Holiday Decoration Holiday Ornament Eggery Weaving (loom only) Collage (cloth, paper, etc. ready to hang) Sculpture – stone, metal or wire. Nature Craft (i.e. cornsilk dolls - no terrariums accepted) Fabric Painting Rock or Shell Craft Liquid Embroidery Stenciled Item Driftwood Art Model – Original Model – kit – no model rockets or Legos Tie Dyed Tee Shirts – on hanger Other Tie Dyed Article Heritage Crafts (include history) Bead Craft Calligraphy Paper Craft Painted item - Judged on painting quality only Recycled Craft Other Craft – no kit used Other Craft – kit used Collection* at least 15 or more samples arranged for display by 4-H’er - stamps, buttons, etc. (must add 10 new items each year. Collections of insects, forestry, rocks, shells, weeds and flowers are to be entered in 4-H Science Division).

Entries limited to original works in all media. Do not Frame art exhibits; paper border permitted Exhibits with matting will not be judged on matting Size limit 36”. Copyrighted figures such as Snoopy, Nintendo, Sponge Bob, etc. may not be used.

Classes: 1. Acrylic painting 2. Black and white pencil line drawing 3. Black and white pencil drawing 4. Charcoal drawing 5. Color pencil drawing 6. Crayon drawing 7. Pastels painting 8. Pen and Ink drawings 9. Print making (Block printing, must include block) 10. Scratch Art 11. Water color painting 12. Mixed Media - 2 or more medias from any class listed here 13. Oil Painting 14. Marker Drawing/Painting 15. Digital Art (generated on a computer) 16. Collage 17. Other Art Project

SECTION 3: PHOTOGRAPHY Open Chairpersons: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairperson: Jessica Matthews and Steve Atkinson

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All General Rules and regulations must be followed. All photos must be a minimum of 5" x 7" and not larger than 11" x 14". Exceptions to this rule are the Sequence Category, Photo Story, and First Year Photographer. In these categories, photos should be a minimum of 4” x 6” to maximum of 5" x 7". All photos should be mounted on mat board or illustration board (no foam core) using spray adhesive, heat seal, or other permanent mounting medium. Do not frame photos or use clips of any kind. Photos may be mounted horizontally or vertically. Mat size should correspond to photo size as listed below: Photo Size 5x7 inches 8x10 inches 11x14 inches

Mat Size 8x10 inches 11x14 inches 16x20 inches

Composition Story Telling Ability Photographic Quality Developing & Printing Mounting

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No lettering will be permitted on the front of the mount or on the picture. Each exhibitor’s name, age, and phone number must be written on the upper left hand corner of the back of the mount. A white, 3 x 5 card should be attached to the lower front right corner of the mount. The following information should be typed or neatly printed on the card: 1. Title of Picture 3. Name of Camera 5. Kind of Film Used (if applicable) 2. Date Picture Taken 4. Type of Camera The following categories will be used to judge photography entries (point system may be used):

COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS: 1. Building 2. Landscapes/Seascape 3. Flowers or Plants 4. People - Individual 5. People - Two or more 6. Animals 7. Birds 8. Insects 9. First Year Photographer 10. Picture Maryland - a photo that captures the spirit of our state 11. Photograph developed by the Exhibitor 12. Sequence of two to four related pictures matted on one board 13. Photo story - 4 or more than four pictures/collage telling a story, mounted on one board 14. Experimental Photography (pinhole camera pictures, photograms, special effects) 15. Miscellaneous (Other pictures which have merit but do not conform with the other classes) 16. Digitally altered image 17. *Tree(s) of Kent County (4-H Only) Special Award Recognition for each age division in this class by Kent Co. Forestry Board BLACK and WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS 18. Building 19. Landscapes/Seascape 20. Flowers or Plants 21. People - Individual 22. People - Two or more 23. Animals 24. Birds 25. Insects 26. First Year Photographer 27. Picture Maryland - a photo that captures the spirit of our state 28. Photograph developed by the Exhibitor 29. Sequence of two to four related pictures matted on one board 30. Photo story - 4 or more than four pictures/collage telling a story, mounted on one board 31. Experimental Photography (pinhole camera pictures, photograms, special effects) 32. Miscellaneous ( Other pictures which have merit but do not conform with the other classes) 33. Digitally altered image 34. *Tree(s) of Kent County (4-H Only) Special Award Recognition for each age division in this class by Kent Co. Forestry Board

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DIVISION HO - SCIENCE - 4-H DIVISION OO – SCIENCE - OPEN Open Chairperson: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairperson: Cindy Todd 1. 2.

All General Rules and Regulations must be followed. Previously entered exhibits must have a minimum of 5 additional specimens since last exhibit that are well labeled. SECTION I – ENTOMOLOGY 4-H Chairperson: Cindy Todd

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Insects should be mounted according to instructions in the 4-H Entomology Project Guide, 4-H 225. Insects of the same order should be grouped together. Specimens should be mounted on standard insect pins. Each specimen should be labeled to show where and when it was caught and collectors name. Labels should not be larger than 1/2" x 1". Collections will be judged on: a) Accuracy in naming and grouping by order. c) Neatness in labeling. b) Variety of species. d) Preservation techniques. In order to re-enter an exhibit, a minimum of 5 new specimens must be added each year. Indicate which are the new specimens by placing a straight pin with colored head next to the specimen. Each collection must be accompanied by 3 x 5 card identifying the number specimens, number of orders and number of new specimens added since previous year.

Classes: 1. Insect Collection (Collection of 10 or more insects.) representing at least 3 orders 2. Ecology (Collection.) A collection of insects which are related to each other by habitat such as the insects on one crop, on one plant, in a garden, on an animal, household pests, aquatic insects, gall insects, etc. Identify as specifically as possible. Include a brief explanation of the collection on 3” x 5” card. 3. Insect Life Cycle - exhibit a life cycle of a single insect. 4. Specialty Collection - collection of specimens in special taxonomic group (e.g., family, genus in a single order) Identify specimens as specifically as possible. 5. Educational Exhibit - an exhibit suitable for teaching some aspect of entomology. For example, a collection indicating the various types of metamorphosis (e.g., egg, larva, pupa, and adults of selected insects) or one that shows various types of mimicry (e.g., flies and the bees they mimic, insects with warning coloration, etc.). Include a brief explanation of the collection on a 3” x 5” card. SECTION 2 - FORESTRY and TREE IDENTIFICATION 4-H Chairperson: Cindy Todd Indicate scientific and common name. In order to re-enter an exhibit, a minimum of 5 new items must be added each year. Indicate which are the new specimens. Separate deciduous, coniferous and shrub samples. Classes: 1. Bark Collection (10 or more specimens) 2. Leaf Collection (10 or more specimens) 3. Twig Collection (10 or more specimens) SECTION 3 - NATURE COLLECTIONS 4-H Chairperson: Cindy Todd In order to re-enter an exhibit, a minimum of 5 new items must be added each year. Indicate which are new specimens. Classes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Rocks (Collections of 10 or more different samples labeled) Shells or Arrowheads (Collection of 10 or more different labeled samples) Weeds (Collection of 10 or more mounted and labeled weed) Wild Flowers (Collection of 10 or more mounted and labeled flowers) Fossils (Collection of 10 or more labeled samples) Soils (Collection of 10 or more labeled samples) Grass (Collection of 10 or more labeled samples) SECTION 4 - OTHER SCIENCE PROJECTS 4-H Chairperson: Cindy Todd

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Create an educational display for the following projects. The display may not exceed 32" wide x 17" deep x 42" high and must be strong enough to stand alone. Does NOT need to be a tri-fold display! Be creative in your display! Only one display per class may be exhibited. Note: Non-Science Educational displays can be entered in Home & Family Living, Class #47

Classes: 1. Forestry Educational Display 2. Wildlife Educational Display 3. Water Quality Educational Display 4. Composting Educational Display 5. Recycling Educational Display 6. Veterinary Science Educational Display 7. Sport Fishing Educational Display 8. Shooting Sports Educational Display 9. Miscellaneous Educational Display (A science project that has merit but does not fit in any other category) 10. Used Birdhouse – house must be clean and in a presentable condition. House must have been built, erected and observed by the exhibitor. A record of eggs laid, eggs hatched, birds fledged, number of brood and probable cause of mortality must be included.

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SECTION 5 - ELECTRICITY, SMALL ENGINES and WELDING Open Chairperson: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairperson: Marshall Taylor All General Rules and Regulations must be followed. Classes: 1. Lamp Made From Kit* (Lampshade not required) 2. Lamp (NOT made from kit)* (Lampshade not required) 3. Extension Cords or Drop Lights* 4. Electrical Games, Quizzes, Demonstrations, etc.* 5. Practical Electrical Appliances* 6. Electrical Motor or Robotics Educational Display* 7. Electronics Article* 8. Small Engines (include card with explanation of how it is used)* 9. Rebuilt Small Engine Educational Display 10. Functional Welding Item - majority of joints must be welded electrically (MIG, SMAW, TIG) or with an oxy-fuel process; welds shall not be ground or filed to improve appearance; may or may not be painted; must be clean.* Judged on basis of workmanship, finish, design, strength, usefulness and suitability. *All 4-H’ers are encouraged to follow MD State Fair Guidelines, listed below: 1. A wiring diagram and statement of intended use must accompany each article. Enclose diagram and statement of intended use in an envelope listing exhibitor’s name, county and class, securely attached with string or tape. 2. Used articles must be in a clean and presentable condition. 3. Articles will be judged on safety (must meet Underwriters Code), workmanship, approved materials, design and performance. SECTION 6 - WOODWORKING Open Chairperson: Bobby Sutton 4-H Chairperson: Marshall Taylor All projects must be constructed by exhibitor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Birdhouse* Feeder* Furniture - large outdoor (Any dimension 22" or more)* Furniture - small outdoor (Largest dimension less than 22")* Furniture - large indoor* (Any dimension 22” or more) Furniture - small indoor* (largest dimension less than 22”) Woodwork articles for farm or shop use* Lathed Turnings* Chest or storage box – large* (any dimension 22” or more) Chest or storage box – small* (largest dimension less than 22”) Wooden Toys* Wooden Jewelry Article* Planter* Kitchen article - includes cutting board* Refinished article* Outdoor Article Bookshelf, bookends, rack or keyholder Wooden clock – face, wall, table, mantel or floor* Other woodwork articles - not included in above classes* Any Woodworking Project Constructed by Exhibitor – for 1st year woodworking members only!

*All 4-H’ers are encouraged to follow MD State Fair Guidelines listed below. 1. A plan, blueprint, working drawing or sketch used in construction, or refinishing method and a “before” photograph must accompany each article along with a statement of intended use, (bird house plans must state the species of bird house is designed for). Enclose plans in an envelope listing the exhibitor’s name, county and class. Attach envelope to exhibit securely with string or tape. 2. Maximum article size not to exceed 3’ x 6’ x 5’. 3. Articles will be judged on usefulness, design and plan, workmanship, choice of wood, suitability and quality of finish. 4. All articles must be made of worked wood (cut, shaped, sanded, etc.) Kits are only allowed if wood has been worked. SECTION 7 – ENERGY 4-H ONLY Chairperson: Marshall Taylor 1. 2.

Solar Energy Educational Display Any Other Energy Project

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DEPARTMENT HP - 4-H FASHION REVUE Chairperson: Amanda Nelson Fashion Revue Interviews – 4:30 p.m. Friday - Dining Hall Fashion Revue - 6:00 p.m., Friday - Main Show Pavilion PRE-ENTRY BY JULY 1st REQUIRED: 1. All Fashion Revue entries, with the exception of Ready-to-Wear outfits, must be entered in the Clothing Construction Division. A description of the constructed clothing and a description of the Ready-to-Wear garments must accompany the pre-entry form. 2. Individuals may enter more than one outfit, but only one outfit per class! 3. Judges will examine each garment entry on the contestant prior to the Fashion Revue on a one-to-one basis. Judges will make preliminary decisions. Upon completion of the Revue, they will make the final decisions. 4. Contestants will be judged using the Danish System on the following criteria: a. poise, grooming, presentation and modeling skills b. outfit on model - total look, fit, design, fashion and attractiveness c. garment appearance (construction), pressing, seams, hems, stitching, design match, cut on grain, details of garment d. value of investment (Ready-to-Wear) - selection, cost, care of requirements, quality of money invested. 6. Exhibits may be removed one hour before Fashion Revue interviews are scheduled and must be returned one hour after the Revue in plastic bag with ribbons attached. 7. Junior, Intermediate, Senior clothing, Ready-to-Wear, and Grand Champion in each division will be awarded in “Constructed Garments” and “Ready to Wear” divisions. 8. One Senior may be selected to represent Kent County in the State 4-H Fashion Revue in each of the Fashion Revue classes. The highest placing participant in each class will have 1st option to attend State Fair. If unable to attend 2nd place finisher is eligible. Contact the Extension Office for more information. 9. One 13 year old 4-H’er as of January 1 will be selected to go to State Fashion Revue, to participate in the non-competitive 13 year old division.

PREMIUMS: $5.00 PER EXHIBIT SECTION 1: GARMENTS MADE AND MODELED BY 4-H MEMBER Classes: 1. Sports Wear/Lounge Wear- Outfits include jogging outfits, beach wear, tennis wear, riding habits, ski outfits, skating, or other sports outfits. Lounge wear includes appropriate sleepwear. 2. Costumes - Costumes which are historic, ethnic, or created for theatrical or special events. 3. Creative Choice - Outfits which are knitted, crocheted, or made from fabric that the member has tie-dyed, batiked, handpainted, appliquéd, or created by similar methods. 4. Re-design - Outfit created by re-constructing or reutilizing an existing garment. 5. Formal Wear - Outfits suitable for evening or semi-formal events, including men’s wear, long or short dress or skirt. 6. Business/Professional Wear - Outfit appropriate for job interviews or professional settings. 7. Outer Wear - Pull-over jackets, short and long coats, rain wear, capes, blazers and other garments to be worn outdoors but not specifically designed for a particular sport. 8. Dresses - could include a sundress or other non-formal dress. 9. Separates - Jacket, vest, slacks, skirt, blouse, shorts an outfit appropriate for school or casual affair. (2 or more pieces) SECTION 2: READY-TO-WEAR FASHION MODELED BY 4-H MEMBER A complete fashionable outfit with a majority of the main items purchased as ready-to-wear by the participant. Important factors to consider are: (1) value of money spent; (2) fashion trend; (3) usability for the individual; (4) creativity and individuality; (5) appropriateness for the occasion. Class descriptions are the same as for constructed garments. Classes: 10. Sport Wear/Lounge Wear 11. Costumes 12. Formal Wear 13. Business/Professional Wear 14. Outerwear 15. Dresses 16. Separates DEPARTMENT OQ - CONTESTS OPEN TO PUBLIC SECTION 1: PEDAL PULL Chairperson: Atlantic Tractor, Chestertown; Bill Cooper and Staff Saturday, July 20, 12:30 p.m. Registration: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at contest site 1. 2. 3. 4.

The pedal pull tractor contest is open to the general public. Age is determined as of present date, not January 1. All tractors will be provided. Driver must be seated at all times, must keep feet on pedals at all times, and must back up.

Classes: 1. Ages 4 and 5 2. Ages 6 and 7 3. Ages 8 and 9 4. Powder Puff – Women over 21

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SECTION 2 - PRE-4-H INDOOR EXHIBITORS – OPEN AND 4-H Chairperson: 4-H Office ...For little ones not old enough to join 4-H, but old enough to enjoy it. Enter projects the kids have been working on. Anyone under 8 years of age eligible. You can choose to enter Pre 4-H Division or Open Indoor Division, not both. 1. A $2.00 premium will be awarded to all pre-4-H entries. Special Pre-4-H participation ribbons will be awarded. 2. Use 4-H entry tags from the Extension Office or registration table on Tuesday, July 16 or Wednesday, July 17. 3. Only one entry for each Indoor Department permitted. As an example, only 1 Food Preparation, or 1 Craft, 1 Vegetable, etc. 4. Enter as many different departments as you'd like. No entries accepted in 4-H outdoor classes. 5. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 and may not be removed until Sunday, July 21, 6:00 a.m.

SECTION 3 - KENT COUNTY FAIR BABY CONTEST Saturday, July 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

OPEN TO ALL BABIES, INFANTS AND TODDLERS (newborn to four years of age) Register at the Fair Office before 5:45 p.m., Saturday, July 20 There is a $2.00 registration fee per child.

Sponsored by The Peoples Bank of Kent County

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SECTION 4: OPEN LAWN MOWER PULL Chairperson: Ron Usilton Thursday, July 18 - Registration 6:00 p.m., Contest 7:00 p.m. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times. Operators must remain seated during pull and must have complete control of the tractor at all times. No consumption of alcoholic beverages in track or pit area before or during the pull. Alcohol not permitted on Fairgrounds. Each participant can have two attempts to pull sled. The first tractor in each class has the option for a second pull. If second pull is chosen, this participant pulls in the third position and must take this footage. No rain covers on stack. Tractors must remain within the track boundaries. Any loss of weights or equipment parts during the pull will result in a disqualification. All tractors must have strong and rigid seats. Shut off switch must be within reach of the participant. Any hole digging or jerking of the sled will result in disqualification. Contest is open to garden tractors with rubber tires. No 4-wheel drive, dual tires, tire studs or chains permitted. Draw bar may be no longer than ten inches from the center of the rear wheel to the point of hook-up. Draw bar must be stationary in all directions and no higher than the center of the axle. All stock tractors must be equipped hood.

Causes for Disqualification 1. Use of illegal fuels. 2. Unsafe operation of competition vehicle. 3. Intoxication of participant. 4. Illegal equipment (see above rules). 5. Leaving starting line under red flag. 6. Un-sportsman-like conduct. 7. Loss of weights. 8. Hole digging. 9. Jerking of the sled. 10. Driving off track.

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Classes: Youth Division in each class - 14 years and under/15 years and over STOCK CLASSES—no weights, turf ties only, stock hitch, rims 14” or less 1. 14 Horse Power and under 2. Over 14 Horse Power STOCK CLASSES - with weights and Bar Tires 3. 14 Horse Power and Under 4. Over 14 Horse Power MODIFIED CLASSES 5. Single Cylinder 6. Multi Cylinder 7. Unlimited

SECTION 5: OPEN CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT Chairperson: Beverly Clarke Saturday, July 20; 12:00 p.m. Register by July 13th prior to fair or same day registration at 11:30 p.m. Registration is $40.00/team Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, abd 3rd place teams For more information and to register, visit the Kent County Fair website - http://www.kentcountyfair.org or call 410-708-4722 SECTION 6: YOUTH TURKEY CALLING CONTEST Chairperson: Beverly Clarke Saturday, July 20; 3:00 p.m., Registration begins at 2:00 p.m. Registration fee is $5.00 per youth Age groups are as follows: 7-10 years, 11-14 years and 15-17 years Prizes available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group. Contestants will be scored on 3 calls and callers choice or best call. Calls will be posted at the time of registration. Calls can be performed using friction call or mouth calls. A more detailed list of contest rules is at http://www.kentcountyfair.org

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DEPARTMENT HR - 4-H PROMOTION Chairperson: MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15 SECTION 1: CLUB BOOTHS PREMIUMS: 1st - $20.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $10.00; All Others - $5.00 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Booths are to be pre-entered by club leader. Each club may enter one booth. All booths should relate to some phase of 4-H club work and include the 4-H clover emblem and current “AA Statement” somewhere in booth. Booth can follow “4-H: Let the Magic Flow” County Fair theme, the MD State Fair theme or any related 4-H theme. Booth size should be 47" wide and 36" deep. The back of each booth should not exceed 22" high. Sides of the booth shall be 22" high at the back and should run diagonally to the floor of the booth. If possible, please bring a card table to put your booth on. The 2 most outstanding booths are eligible to represent Kent County 4-H at the MD State Fair. Club names should not appear as part of the booth. Club name and club leaders name(s) must be printed on a card which will be displayed near booth after judging. Booths shall be judged on the basis of: * Effective Title (short, personal, and active verb) 10 * Conveys Message (accomplishes purpose) 30 * Attracts Attention (stopping power) 20 * Holds Interest (encourages study) 10 * General Appearance (simple, balance, color) 10 * Workmanship (neat, well constructed) 10 * Suitable Subject (timely, personal) 10 100

SECTION 2: CLUB BANNERS PREMIUMS: 1st - $15.00; 2nd - $10.00; 3rd - $5.00; All Others $3.00 1. 2. 3.

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Each club may enter one banner. Banners are entered with Indoor exhibits on Tuesday and Wednesday. Banners must be constructed by club members of any type of durable material with any type of application that may be folded or rolled. Applique, embroidery and trapunto are suggested applications. The design must be on one side only and be two-dimensional. Only one idea should be expressed. Banners must be 50” wide x 38” long. They must be constructed to hang on a rod or pole provided by the exhibitor and be no longer than 56” long. Banner may follow annual Fair Theme, MD State Fair Theme or any theme of club’s choosing. The club or chapter name must be a prominent part of the banner. The 4-H clover must also be present. Judging: Banners will be judged using the same criteria and point system as for booths.

SECTION 3 - 4-H PROMOTIONAL POSTER ARTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Only one entry per 4-H member is accepted. Posters may be either horizontal or vertical and must promote some aspect of 4-H! Posters must be designed on or affixed to standard poster board 14"x 22" dimensions. Posters may use any medium; water color, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, or collage. They must not be three-dimensional. Well-known cartoon figures - such as Snoopy, Orphan Annie, Charlie Brown, etc. cannot be used because they are copyrighted. Posters will be displayed to the extent of available space. The 4-H member's name, age, address, and county, and a brief interpretive statement should be clearly written on an index card & attached to the back of each poster in the upper left-hand corner. The following scorecard will be used to evaluate entries: (Grand Total 100) A. Information Given and Idea Expressed - 50 points (Theme-25; Simplicity-10; Originality-15) B. Art, Design, Lettering - 40 points (Pleasing composition, attractive-10; Dynamic, eye-catching, original-10; Neat, easilyread lettering-10; Use of color-10) C. Construction - 10 points (Materials: Texture, shape, size-5; Durable enough to withstand shipping-5)

Classes: 1. Junior (8-10) 2. Intermediate (11-13) 3. Senior (14-18)

SECTION 4 - 4-H PROMOTION PARADE ENTRY A photo or photo display promoting any aspect of 4-H, from any community parade in Kent County since the 2012 Kent County Fair PREMIUM: $12.00 Class: 1. Parade entry - Photo or photos should be mounted and entered with indoor exhibits. Club name and date of parade should be attached to exhibit.

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SECTION 5 - 4-H CLUB PROMOTIONAL TRASH CAN CHALLENGE Premiums - 1st -$20; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10; All others $5 1. 2. 3. 4.

Only one entry per club, per year. Can reuse a previous year’s can with a new design or create a new one. A limited number of cans will be available on 1st come 1st serve basis. All trash cans must be 4-H related and have the 4-H Clover on it. The can may reflect the club, the annual 4-H Fair theme or any 4-H related theme. Trash cans will be judged using all criteria for booth judging except Effective Title.

Class: 1. Club 4-H Promotional Trash can SECTION 6 - 4-H AMBASSADORS Chairperson: Elizabeth Morris & Kara Morris Interview: Thursday, July 18, 5:00 P.M. - Contest: 6:30 p.m. LEADER MUST PRE-ENTER CLUB PARTICIPANTS BY JUNE 15. PREMIUM: $5.00 per entry. 1. Club Leader must pre-register the club's entries by using the appropriate form at the 4-H office by June 15. 2. Each club may enter 5 juniors, 5 intermediates and 5 seniors. The method of choosing club candidates is left to the discretion of the club. Previous county winners may not re-enter in the same age division. 3. Each contestant must complete a short written information form and return it to the Extension Office by July 1st. 4. The winners will be expected to be present for the remaining Fair activities; a schedule will be posted. Ambassador may be asked to represent the Kent 4-H program throughout the year. 5. Contestants and winners are requested to dress neatly in business attire. 6. The contest will consist of a private interview between contestants and judges, and a fish bowl question at the opening festivities Thursday evening. 7. As pre-registration forms are received from club leaders, details and application forms will be sent to contestants. 8. Contestants will be judged on: Personality, Manners, Friendliness...30 Points; General Appearance, Poise, Posture...10 Points; Home, School, and Community Responsibilities...20 points; 4-H Projects and Activities...30 Points; Fish Bowl...10 Points. TOTAL...100 Points. Classes: 1. Junior (8-10)

2. Intermediate (11-13)

3. Senior (14-18)

SECTION 7 - 4-H RECORD BOOK Completed record books will be submitted to 4-H Office in January - DO NOT complete a pre-entry form. PREMIUM: $10.00 Per 4-H Exhibitor Juniors (Age 8-10 as of Jan. 1) Intermediates (Ages 11-13 as of Jan. 1) Seniors (Age 14-18 as of Jan. 1)

PREMIUM: $5.00 PER Clover & Mini Record Book Exhibitors Clover (5-7 as of Jan. 1)

DEPARTMENT HU - 4-H PRETTY ANIMALS Chairperson: Carrie Douthit Contest - Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. NO PRE-ENTERY REQUIRED; SIGN-UP AND SUBMIT LEGIBLE SCRIPTS BY JULY 18, 7:00 PM PREMIUMS— $2.00 per participant; $5.00 for the overall Grand Champion 1. Each participant must submit a typed or very neatly handwritten narration to the fair office by July 18, 7:00 pm. The story will be read by the Master of Ceremonies during the presentation. Include your name and phone number. 2. Any animal that can be controlled by exhibitor and costumed may enter. Only animals that are being shown at the Fair in their respective species classes are eligible for the Pretty Animal Contest. 3. All General and Health Rules and Regulations must be followed. 4. Awards may be presented in each class to the outstanding entries in each of the following categories: 1. The Prettiest 4. Judge’s Choice 2. The Funniest 5. Overall Grand Champion Selected 3. The Most Creative 5. Both 4-H’er and Animals must be in costume. Judging will be based on the costumed animal and the narration. 6. You may not enter more than 1 animal per class. 7. All Animals must have appropriate health papers (CVI’s, etc.) as required for each species. Classes: 1. Junior (8-10) SMALL ANIMALS (rabbits, dogs, poultry, sheep, small pets, goats, etc.) 2. Intermediate (11-13) SMALL ANIMALS 10. Senior (14-18) LARGE ANIMALS 3. Senior (14-18) SMALL ANIMALS 11. Dairy Promotion (DAIRY CATTLE & DAIRY GOATS 4. Junior (8-10) MEDIUM ANIMALS (goat, sheep, dog, and swine) ONLY) 5. Intermediate (11-13) MEDIUM ANIMALS 12. Other Species Commodity Promotion (BEEF, 7. Senior (14-18) MEDIUM ANIMALS (goat, sheep, dog and swine) SHEEP, SWINE, MEAT GOAT, ETC.) 8. Junior (8-10) LARGE ANIMALS (beef, dairy, horses) 9. Intermediate (11-13) LARGE ANIMALS

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DEPARTMENT HV - 4-H HERDSMAN CONTEST Chairperson: Bunk Miller 1ST Place only – 1 Trophy per species winner 1. All participants must follow all General and Health Rules and Regulations. 2. There will be no entry required for the Herdsman Contest. All 4-H’ers entering dairy, goat, livestock, or horse exhibits that will stay on the fairgrounds, will automatically be judged in the Herdsman contest. 3. Indicate on entry form whether you will be judged as a group or an individual. 4. The winner will be announced at the awards program Sunday at 11:00 a.m. 5. Herdsman entries will be scored as follows: 20 Educational Value of Exhibit — Exhibitor name and information present and clearly visible; Educational information about animal species present; Information clear and understandable; Information of value or interesting to the public P 20 Animal Care — Animal is clean and comfortable; Animal has water/feed available as appropriate for each species O Check with Herdsman Chair for specifics of each species; animal looks healthy and cared for I 20 Cleanliness — Exhibit area clean and neat; Area including aisles are free from trash; stray tools and equipment and N other debris T 20 Attractiveness — Exhibit area is colorful and attractive to the public; Exhibit has an interesting “theme” or subject matter; Effort was displayed in preparing and organizing exhibit S 20 Cooperation — Exhibitor show positive attitude; Exhibitor show cooperation and willingness to work with other 4-H’ers, 100 Exhibitor works well with adults, volunteers, parents and fair staff Classes: 1. Dairy Herdsman 4. Goat Herdsman 7. Horse Stable Management 2. Beef Herdsman 5. Sheep Herdsman 3. Swine Herdsman 6. Rabbit Management, with Poster DEPARTMENT HW - 4-H JUDGING AND BOWL TEAM PARTICIPATION PREMIUM : $10.00 PER ENTRY (Members are selected to represent Kent in State Judging and Bowl Contests. DO NOT complete an entry form for these classes.) Awards Presented at 4-H Achievement Banquet. 1. Consumer Judging 5. Livestock Judging 9. Forestry Judging 2. Dairy Judging 6. Poultry Judging 10. Dairy Bowl 3. Horse Judging 7. Rabbit Judging 11. Dog Bowl 4. Horticulture Judging 8. Wildlife Judging 12. Horse Bowl

ENTRY DEADLINE—JUNE 15 NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED Postmarked 6/15; Delivered by 6/17

2013 ENTRY FORM KENT COUNTY FAIR POULTRY/FOWL

Please Check One: 4-H ONLY OPEN ONLY 4-H AND OPEN

Full page form available at Extension Office for multiple entries or http://kent.umd.edu

Name of Exhibitor:

Exh. #:

Email:

Complete Address: 4-H Age:

Premises Reg. # Phone:

Cell:

County:

Animal exhibitors will receive 1 Kent Co. Fair T-shirt. CIRCLE the size of exhibitor: Youth— Y Sm, YMed or YLarge; Adult— SM, Med, Large, X-Large, or XXL SECTION

CLASS

TYPE

COMB

LEG

BREED

COLOR

EX: 02

05

Bantam

SC

FL

Cochin

Buff

Open Entry Fees Due: Number of Open Poultry Entries: I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accident or injury which may occur while my child is participating in the Kent County Fair.

Sex: Cock, Hen, Cockerel or Pullett

MEAT

x $1.00 = $

Cockerel

due with entry

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations published in the Kent County Fair Show book. I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accidents or injuries which may occur while participating in the Kent County Fair.

Exhibitor Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

Date: Return to: Kent County Extension Office, 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620 *Make checks payable to: “Kent County Fair”

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

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KENT COUNTY FAIR 4-H FASHION REVUE 2013 ENTRY FORM DUE JULY 1ST MAIL OR BRING TO: KENT COUNTY 4-H OFFICE, 709 MORGNEC ROAD, SUITE 202, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620. COMPLETE ONE ENTRY FORM FOR EACH OUTFIT. CLASS NUMBERS: Section 1: CONSTRUCTED GARMENTS: 1. Sports Wear/Lounge Wear 2. Costumes 3. Creative Choice 4. Re-designed 5. Formal Wear 6. Business/Professional Wear 7. Outer Wear 8. Dresses 9. Separates SECION NUMBER:

Section 2: READY-TO-WEAR: 10. Sport Wear/Lounge Wear 11. Costumes 12. Formal Wear 13. Business/Professional Wear 14. Outer Wear 15. Dresses 16. Separates

CLASS NUMBER:

EXHIBITOR NUMBER:

YOUR NAME:

AGE (as of Jan 1st):

EMAIL:

PHONE:

CELL:

ADDRESS: 4-H CLUB:

YEARS IN CLUB:

SCHOOL NAME:

GRADE GOING INTO:

TYPE OF GARMENT (SHORTS, DRESS, ETC.): YEAR(S) IN CLOTHING PROJECT:

IS THIS YOUR FIRST YEAR IN THE 4-H FASHION REVUE? FASHION REVUE NARRATION

Use the narration space to write your Fashion Revue script. The script is to be up to a 2 minute narrative that does a good job of describing your outfit/garment and your work creating the garment. May also include club and project information and interesting things about yourself. *Redesign participants must add Before and After photos of your outfit. Ideas for inclusion in script include: Fabrics used, cost of garment, new techniques learned, difficulty level, where garment(s) will be worn, accessories, etc.

For Constructed Garments Only Pattern #: Attach a clear copy of the front and back of pattern envelope(s).

Pattern Company:

Cost of Garment: Lining/Interfacing Material Miscellaneous Notion

Buttons Zipper

Trimmings Pattern

Total:

Fiber Content Care Needed What new skills did you learn in planning, constructing and accessorizing this garment?

Please attach (with straight pin or staple) and label swatch(es) of all material(s) used. Be sure sample as are large enough to clearly show design of fabric (no smaller than 4”square). Also include sample trimming used.

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will be judged as: Group

Email:

or Individual

Name of Group:

4-H Age: Phone:

NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED* *OPEN DAIRY GOATS CAN ENTER UP UNTIL DAY OF SHOW @ $10 PER ANIMAL

ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 15 POSTMARKED; DELIVERED JUNE 17

Full Page Entry For each species available online or Extension Office or http://extension.umd.edu/kent-county

2013 ENTRY FORM KENT COUNTY FAIR BEEF, DAIRY, SHEEP, DAIRY GOAT, MEAT GOAT, SWINE

BREED

specifications

*See below for

(ex. HA/HAO)

DEPARTMENT CLASS

FITTING & SHOWING

NAME OF ANIMAL Please print or type

X $5.00 = $

MD 4-H EAR TAG or I.D. No.

Parent or Guardian

Date of Birth

SIRE Please print or type

*Make checks payable to: “Kent County Fair”

Registry No.

due with entry.

Sex

MAIL TO: Kent County Extension Office, 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620 *Dairy Breeds: AY-Ayrshire; BS-Brown Swiss; GU-Guernsey; HO-Holstein; JE-Jersey; MS-Milking Shorthorn, RW-Red & White Holstein *Dairy Goat Breeds: AOP-All Other Purebreds; AL-Alpine; LA-Lamancha; NU-Nubian; TO-Toggenburg; RG-Recorded Grade *Meat Goat Breeds: B-Boer (purebred and Full blood; C-Crosses, percentages; D-Meat breeds (Spanish, Tennessee, Kiko), P-Pygmy

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations published in the Kent County Fair Show book. I will not hold the University of Maryland or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accidents or injuries which may occur while participating in the Kent County Fair. Signed Exhibitor

Check if leased animal

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

Signed

I will not hold the University of Maryland or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accident or injury which may occur while my child is participating in the Kent County Fair.

OPEN ENTRY FEES DUE: NUMBER OF OPEN ANIMAL ENTRIES

SPECIES

Cell:

Please Check One: 4-H ONLY OPEN ONLY 4-H AND OPEN

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Exh. # AH & QA

County:

All animal exhibitors will receive a Kent County Fair t-shirt. Please circle the size of exhibitor: Youth— Y Sm, YMed or YLarge; Adult— SM, Med, Large, X-Large, or XXLarge

Herdsman: Species :

Complete Address:

Name of Exhibitor:

NOTE: SEPARATE ENTRY FORMS are required for each SPECIES entered. Additional forms are available from Kent County 4-H Office or copy this form.

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Entry Deadline: JUNE 15 Postmarked; Delivered June 17th NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

2013 ENTRY FORM - 4-H DOG SHOW KENT COUNTY FAIR

For Office Use Only: Dog Card

Exh:

Full page form available at Extension Office for multiple entries http://extension.umd.edu/kent-county

NAME: ADDRESS: CLUB NAME: EMAIL:

AGE (as of January 1): PHONE:

CELL: EXH. NO.:

Animal exhibitors will receive a Kent Co. Fair t-shirt. CIRCLE the size of exhibitor: Youth— Y Sm, YMed or YLarge; Adult— SM, Med, Large, X-Large, or XXL DEPARTMENT

CLASS NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

RABIES #

NAME OF ANIMAL

HJ HJ HJ HJ

I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accident or injury which may occur while my child is participating in the Kent County Fair.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations published in the Kent County Fair Show book. I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accidents or injuries which may occur while participating in the Kent County Fair.

Exhibitor Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

Date: Return to: Kent County Extension Office, 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620

Open Division Entries will also be accepted the day of Show, Thursday July 18, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Full page form available at Extension Office for multiple entries http://extension.umd.edu/kent-county

2013 ENTRY FORM - OPEN DOG SHOW KENT COUNTY FAIR

NAME:

PHONE:

CELL:

ADDRESS: COUNTY:

EMAIL:

EXH. NO.:

Animal exhibitors will receive a Kent Co. Fair t-shirt. CIRCLE the size of exhibitor: Youth— Y Sm, YMed or YLarge; Adult— SM, Med, Large, X-Large, or XXL

DEPARTMENT

CLASS NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

RABIES #

NAME OF ANIMAL

HJO HJO HJO HJO

I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accident or injury which may occur while my child is participating in the Kent County Fair.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations published in the Kent Co. Fair Show book. I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accidents or injuries which may occur while participating in the Kent Co. Fair.

Exhibitor Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

Date: Return to: Kent County Extension Office, 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620 *Make checks payable to: Kent County Fair

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

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2013 ENTRY FORM - SMALL PETS KENT COUNTY FAIR Must Pre-enter By June 15 Postmarked, Delivered by June 17

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Exhibitor #

Please Check One: 4-H ONLY OPEN ONLY 4-H AND OPEN

Full page form available at Extension Office for multiple entries Or online at http://extension.umd.edu/kent-county Name of Exhibitor:

4-H Age:

Email:

County:

Phone:

Cell:

Complete Address: OPEN ENTRY FEES DUE JUNE 15: Number of Small Pets: X $1.00 = $ * Make checks payable to: Kent County Fair Animal exhibitors will receive a Kent Co. Fair t-shirt. CIRCLE the size of exhibitor: Youth— Y Sm, YMed or YLarge; Adult— SM, Med, Large, X-Large, or XXL

DEPARTMENT

CLASS NO.

(ex. HH or HHO)

TYPE of PET SPECIES

BREED

PET NAME

I will not hold the University of Maryland or the Kent Ag Center liable for for any accident or injury which may occur while my child is participating in the Kent County Fair.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations published in the Kent County Fair Show book. I will not hold the University of Maryland or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accidents or injuries which may occur while participating in the Kent County Fair.

Signed

Signed Parent or Guardian

Exhibitor

Please Check One: 4-H ONLY OPEN ONLY 4-H AND OPEN

2013 ENTRY FORM - RABBIT KENT COUNTY FAIR MUST PRE-ENTER BY JUNE 15

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Exhibitor # Rabbit Reg.

Full page form available at Extension Office for multiple entries Or online at http://extension.umd.edu/kent-county

Name of Exhibitor:

4-H Age:

Email :

Phone:

Cell:

Complete Address:

County:

OPEN ENTRY FEES DUE JUNE 15: NUMBER OF RABBITS ENTERED:

X $1.00 = $

Animal exhibitors will receive a Kent Co. Fair t-shirt. CIRCLE the size of exhibitor: Youth— Y Sm, YMed or YLarge; Adult— SM, Med, Large, X-Large, or XXL

CLASS

BREED

COLOR

EAR # BUCK DOE

SENIOR JUNIOR 6-8 MO. MEAT PEN

* Open exhibitors are required to be present to show. I will not hold the University of Maryland or the Kent Ag Center liable for for any accident or injury which may occur while my child is participating in the Kent County Fair.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations published in the Kent County Fair Show book. I will not hold the University of Maryland or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accidents or injuries which may occur while participating in the Kent County Fair.

Signed

Signed Parent or Guardian

Exhibitor

MAIL TO: Kent County Extension Office, 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620 *Make checks payable to: Kent County Fair* University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

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2013 ENTRY FORM - 4-H HORSE and PONY SHOW KENT COUNTY FAIR Friday, July 19, 2013 - 8:00 a.m.: All 4-H Classes Pre-Entry Due: Postmarked June 15th, Delivered June 17th

Full page form available at Extension Office for multiple entries or online at http:// extension.umd.edu/kent-county

NAME:

For Office Use Only: Exh. #: Horse Card Coggins

Complete one form for each horse/rider entry Exhibitors must be bonafide 4-H Horse & Pony or Horse Lovers Project members with Horse ID card on file. EMAIL:

ADDRESS: COUNTY: Age as of January 1 of current year:

EXHIBITOR NO.: PHONE NO.: (To be used for Rider Eligibility)

CELL:

Animal exhibitors will receive a Kent Co. Fair t-shirt. CIRCLE the size of exhibitor: Youth— Y Sm, YMed or YLarge; Adult— SM, Med, Large, X-Large, or XXL

Kent & Out of County 4-H’ers: Fee per 4-H’er horse/rider combination, due June 15/17

X $5.00 = $

* Make check payable to Kent County Fair

DEPARTMENT

CLASS NUMBER(s)

COGGINS

HORSE/PONY NAME

STALL REQUESTED (4-H ONLY)

(COPY REQUIRED WITH ENTRY)

HF HF HF I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accident or injury which may occur while my child is participating in the Kent County Fair.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations published in the Kent County Fair Show book. I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accidents or injuries which may occur while participating in the Kent County Fair.

Exhibitor Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

Date:

Full page form available at Extension Office for multiple entries or online at http:// extension.umd.edu/kent-county

2013 ENTRY FORM - OPEN HORSE and PONY SHOW KENT COUNTY FAIR Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 8:00 a.m. All Open Classes

For Office Use Only: Exh. #: Coggins

Complete one form for each horse/rider entry: Can Pre-enter by June 15th, or up until day of show NAME:

EMAIL:

ADDRESS: COUNTY:

EXHIBITOR NO.:

Age as of January 1 of current year:

PHONE NO.:

CELL:

(To be used for Rider Eligibility)

Fee per horse/rider combination: $5.00/Class; OR $30.00 all day English or Western; OR $40.00/day English & Western; OR Kent 4-H’er Only $10.00/day FEE Required = $ * Make check payable to “Kent County Fair” Animal exhibitors will receive a Kent Co. Fair t-shirt. CIRCLE the size of exhibitor: Youth— Y Sm, YMed or YLarge; Adult— SM, Med, Large, X-Large, or XXL

DEPARTMENT

CLASS NUMBER(S)

HORSE/PONY NAME

COGGINS (COPY REQUIRED WITH ENTRY)

No Stalls for Open

HFO HFO HFO I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accident or injury which may occur while I am or my child is participating in the Kent County Fair.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations published in the Kent County Fair Show book. I will not hold the University of Maryland, its employees and volunteers or the Kent Ag Center liable for any accidents or injuries which may occur while participating in the Kent County Fair.

Exhibitor Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

Date:

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

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