Welcome To The Washington County Fair

Wednesday 9:30 A.M. at the Show Barn Judge: (TBA)
Kathy Damicis, Superintendent 280 Hillsdale Road West Kingston, RI 02892 (401) 539-2919
Rules:

1.	Exhibitors must have owned or managed their sheep on or before July 1. 4-H members are limited to one entry in each class. Separate classes may be provided for purebred and for grade sheep. Exhibitors in purebred classes must show their registration papers when called for. Sheep must be shown on halter for all classes. Show is open to all enrolled RI 4-H’ers.

2.	4-H sheep must be penned and registration and rabies/health papers checked in with the 4-H Superintendents by 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

3.	4-H sheep will be released by the 4-H Sheep Superintendents by Friday 9am. Each 4-H’er is responsible for breaking down his/her sheep pens provided. If any 4-H sheep are entered and shown in the Open Show, they must stay on the fairgrounds and follow Open Show rules until released by the Open Show Superintendent on Friday, unless previous arrangements are made with Open Show Superintendent.

4.	Each exhibitor must show his or her own project sheep alone in the single classes. Another 4-H’er may help the exhibitor if the animal is extremely large, unruly or the 4-H’er has a handicap. (These exceptions must be discussed with the Superintendent prior to the show.) The exhibitor may recruit other 4-H’ers to help in the group classes.

5.	Yearling rams and aged rams shown in the 4-H show may be brought in the morning of the show and released the same day. This applies only to yearling and aged rams. All other entries will remain on fairgrounds until release time.

*Refer to Animal Health Regulations main menu
Fitting and Showmanship: All 4-H Exhibitors must enter a Fitting and Showmanship class. Judging of Fitting and Showmanship Classes is based on:
	• Blocking and fitting for the Show.
	• Handling and posing the animal before the judge.
	• Personal appearance and sportsmanship of the exhibitor.
	• Exhibitors enter only 1 Fitting and Showmanship Class: Freshman, Intermediate, Junior, Senior.
	• Exhibitor Dress: White shirt or blouse; green or white pants or slacks must be clean and neat (no blue denims).
The following classes may be divided according to breed and/or exhibitor age:
CLASSES DESCRIPTION
1.	FITTING& SHOWMANSHIP, Senior Division: members 16-19 as of 1-1.

2.	FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP, Intermediate Division: members 13-15 as of 1-1.

3.	FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP, Junior Division: members 10-12 as of 1-1.

4.	FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP, Freshman Division: members 7-9 as of 1-1.

5.	EWE LAMB — registered or grade, under one year of age.

6.	YEARLING EWE — registered or grade, over one but under two years of age.

7.	AGED EWE — registered or grade, over two years of age. Must have lambed after September 1st of the previous year.

8.	RAM LAMBS — registered, under one year of age.

9.	YEARLING RAMS — registered, under two years of age.

10.	AGED RAMS — registered, two years of age and over.

11.	MARKET LAMB (same animal may not be exhibited in any other class except showmanship) — Class may be divided on basis of weight.

12.	EWE — registered, any age: bred and owned by exhibitor — must be shown in either Ewe Lamb, Yearling Ewe or Aged Ewe Class above; may not be a market lamb entry.

13.	PAIR OF LAMBS — any combination must have been shown in another class.

14.	4-H FLOCK — 3 Ewes, any age registered and grade consisting of animals shown in above classes (may not use a market lamb).

15.	4-H FLOCK — 1 Ram and 2 Ewes, any age registered and grade consisting of animals shown in the above classes (may not use a market lamb entry).

16.	PAIR OF LAMBS— any two lambs, must have been shown in Ewe Lamb, Ram Lamb or Market Lamb class above, both owned or managed by one exhibit.

17.	BEST FLEECE ANIMAL- this class will be based on hand spinning fleece, not judged as a commercial fleece. Animals shown in this class must have been previously shown in an earlier class.

AWARDS: Ribbons for Blue, Red and White placing.

Showmanship Rosette for Freshman, Intermediate, Junior and Senior Champions. Trophies for Freshman, Intermediate, Junior and Senior Showmanship. Trophies are given for Champion Ewe, Champion Ram & Champion Market Lamb.

Premiums: 1st — $10.00; 2nd — $7.00; 3rd — $6.00; 4th — $3.00 Showmanship: 1st — $20.00; 2nd — $15.00; 3rd — $10.00; 4th —$5.00

Wednesday at 12:00 P.M., Ring 2 Back To Top
Grace Rodriques, Superintendent 607 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817 401-397-8566 Deb Macera, Co-Superintendent 800 Carr’s Pond Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818 401-884-1472

Entries Due: August 1, 2008

Follow 4-H Guidelines for rules. Refer to general health regulations. All entries are due by August 1. Open to any enrolled RI 4-H member. This is one of the shows that will be qualifying exhibitors for participation in the ESE 4-H Beef show. 4-H members showing in the 4-H show will be required to keep their animals on the fairgrounds for the entire fair, being released Sunday night at 6 pm. All Beef animals are to be kept in the beef barn.
Classes:
Steers
	Light weight
	Medium weight
	Heavy weight
Champion Steer
Reserve Champion Steer
Females - All Breeds
	0-3 months
	4 -6 months
	7 – 12 months
	13 – 18 months
	2 Years & Older

	Two years of age and over

Cows with calves will be shown in class #6 or 7 depending on age of cow (calves up to 8 months.)

Showmanship and Fitting
	• Freshman (Ages 8 to 9 as of 1/1)
	• Junior(Age 10 to 12 as of 1/1)
	• Intermediate (Age 13 to 15 as of 1/1)
	• Senior (Age 16 to 19 as of 1/1)

Awards:
Ribbons will be awarded for Blue, Red and White levels of performance and rosettes for showmanship.
Trophies for freshman, intermediate, junior and senior showmanship champions and champion steer and champion breeding animal.
Premiums: 1st—$10.00; 2nd—$7.00; 3rd—$6.00; 4th— $3.00
Showmanship premiums: 1st—$20.00; 2nd—$15.00; 3rd—$10.00; 4th—$5.00

Saturday at 9:30 AM at Show Barn
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Penny & Tim Tefft, Co-Chairs
455 Main Street, Ashaway, RI 02804
Lisa Dallas, Assistant Chairman
401-315-0265
e-mail: TPTefft@aol.com
455 Main Street, Ashaway, RI 02804

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

TIME: 4-H goats will arrive on Friday 12 pm. All 4-H goats will remain on the fairgrounds until 6pm on Sunday. The show will start promptly at 9:30 am with Senior Showmanship, Junior Showmanship, Intermediate Showmanship & Freshman Showmanship followed by Fitting Classes then Conformation classes.

All animals being shown must be owned by the youth or being raised under a management agreement properly filed in the Ex¬tension office prior to June 1. Show is open to all enrolled RI 4-H’ers

If any Rhode Island 4-Her wishes to attend the Eastern States Ex¬position Dairy Goat Show, it is necessary that he or she participate and be judged two RI 4-H Dairy Goat Shows.

All animals must have a current year health certificate and have permanent identification number either by tattoo or ear tag and will be checked before unloading. Any animal found to have a serious health problem will not be allowed to unload. The show com¬mittee reserves the right to reject any animal for health reasons if advisable. The dam’s health papers may be used if a kid is under 6 months of age. ** Refer to State of R.I. Regulations in front of program book immediately following Rules of the Fair.
* DUE TO THE EMERGENCY RABIES ALERT IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED ALL DAIRY GOATS ENTERING THIS SHOW BE VACCINATED FOR RABIES.

NO HORNED ANIMALS ... NO BUCKS. Wethers are accepted in showmanship classes only, without horns.

The original certificate of registration is required for all animals 6 months of age or older. The original certificate of registration or a stamped copy is required for all animals under 6 months of age.

There will also be classes for unregistered animals. **Please enter them as Grade**

No more than 2 animals owned by the exhibitor in the same class.

All 4-H entrants will be responsible for a 1 hour shift to work with their animals and talk to the public in a sectioned area of the goat barn. A sign up sheet will be available at registration.

All goat milk will be disposed of in the proper bulk tank near the dairy cow milk area. DO NOT DUMP MILK DOWN THE DRAINS.

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Pens will be assigned. Space will be tight and tack may need to be in a separate area. Please include on entry form how many single or double pens are required are required and the quantity.

11.

Everyone must clean their own stall and area before leaving on Sunday. NO EXCEPTIONS.

12.

After unloading all trailers need to be parked in the designated area of the parking lot.

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There will be no entry fee. Premiums will be paid as follows:
Classes: 1st — $10.00; 2nd — $7.00; 3rd — $6.00; 4th — $3.00
Showmanship: 1st — $20.00; 2nd — $15.00; 3rd — $10.00; 4th — $5.00

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Entries must be in the hands of the Show Secretary by August 1. NOTE: Goats may not enter the Goat Barn before 12pm on Friday. Please use the 4-H Livestock Form and **note on it whether it is Dry, Milking and a Doe or Wether.**

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Exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their stalls and each exhibitor will be judged on Herdsmanship according to their ADGA Score Sheet. This will be judged at random times throughout the entire time of the fair.

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All exhibitors and families should exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. We want everybody to have a good time!

Fitting and Showmanship:

A. Senior (16-19 years old)
B. Intermediate (13-15 years old)
C. Junior (10- 12 years old)
D. Freshman (8-9 years old)

4501XX CONFORMATION CLASS

	Oberhasli	Nubians	Rec. Grade	AOB	Grades
0 - 4 months	01	09	17	25	33
4 - 6 months	02	10	18	26	34
6 - 12 months	03	11	19	27	35
12 - 24 Dry Doe	04	12	20	28	36

4502XX JUNIOR CHAMPION and RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

	Oberhasli	Nubians	Rec. Grade	AOB	Grades
1 - 2 years	05	13	21	29	37
2 - 3 years	06	14	22	30	38
3 - 5 years	07	15	23	31	39
5 years and over	08	16	24	32	40

4503999 Conformation Class Senior DRY Doe
2 to 5 years—All Breeds

Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion
Best Doe in Show

Pee Wee Class—Ages 5 to 8 years old. Show begins at 9:00 am on Saturday. This is showmanship & Fitting only. No Conformation Classes.

Show follows all guidelines of 4-H Goat Show with the exception of premiums. Prizes awarded at the discretion of fair committee. No prize money paid for Fitting Class.

Please register using the WCF Livestock Entry Form and Note PEE WEE on the top right hand corner.

Immediately following the 4-H Dairy Goat Show in Show Barn
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Rules:

1.	Must be a registered goat show exhibitor

2.	Sign up is required

3.	Goat must always be handled in a human way

Obstacle course will consist of a minimum of 5 stations. This is a timed event

Classes:

Pee Wee:	Ages 5 to 8

Junior:	Ages 9 to 11

Intermediate:	Ages 12 to 15

Senior:	Ages 16 to 19

Premiums: 1st – $30.00, 2nd - $25.00, 3rd - $20.00, 4th $15.00, 5th - $10.00

Leah Adams, 874-2959 ladams05@yahoo.com
Send entries to:
URI 4-H, 75 Peckham Farm, Kingston, RI 02881
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4H EXHIBIT HALL ENTRY FORM

4H EXHIBIT HALL INFO

RULES:

All exhibits must be set up between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Monday, August 10th, 2009.

Exhibits cannot be removed from the building before 8:00 PM on Sunday, August 16th 2009.

All other rules are listed in the RI GUIDELINES FOR 4-H EXHBITS.

One one-day pass for each 4-H exhibitor over the age of 10. One one-day pass for any 4-H Leader who has a Club exhibit. Note: Exhibitor passes good on Wednesday only..

Top part of entry MUST be mailed, postmarked no later than August 1, 2009 and include exhibitor's name, 4-H Club, and the number and name for each class you wish to enter. No Late entries will be accepted

Each exhibitor may enter no more than 2 individual exhibits in class 30200 or class 304002

Each exhibitor may enter no more than 3 individual exhibits in class 303002 or class 303004.

Cloverbud exhibits will be accepted, but will not be judged and will all receive a green ribbon. Additionally, all cloverbud exhibits must fit into one of the listed categories or classes.

SPACE: Individual exhibits must not be larger than 4 feet deep and 3 feet wide. Club exhibits are limited to 4 feet deep and 3 feet wide.

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Final decision on any question regarding the 4-H Exhibit Building rests with the 4-H Building Chairperson.

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HOSTS and HOSTESSES: 4-H members/parents/volunteers will be scheduled to greet the public at the 4-H building during the fair and will receive passes for those days. There are 58 hours of scheduling for the Exhibit Hall, all available help is needed. Please email Leah to schedule a time.

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4-H WORKING DEMONSTRATIONS: Individuals and groups will be scheduled to do "show how" demonstrations in the 4-H building on Wednesday through Sunday of fair week. Schedule your group for a day when you can see the fair also. Show the public some of your club's work. Bring enough members so that you can rotate shifts. Register on entry form the time and date you would like to demonstrate, and leave a contact number so that Leah can call to schedule you.

301000 CLUB EXHIBITS

301001 Variety Show

301002 Baked Goods

301003 Clothing

301004 Crafts

301005 Flowers and Potted Plants

301006 Food Preservation

301007 Vegetable Garden

301008 Other

302000 INDIVIDUAL THEME EXHIBITS

302001 Variety Show

302002 Baked Goods

302003 Clothing

302004 Crafts

302005 Food Preservation

302006 Other

303000 SINGLE ITEM EXHIBITS

303001 Sewing (Quilts, needlework, clothing, etc…)

303002 Art (Painting, sculpture & drawings)

303003 Baked Goods (Recipe needs to be submitted on a 3X5 Index Card)

303004 Photography

304000 TOPIC EXHIBITS

304001 Club Exhibits

304002 Individual Exhibits

305000 SPECIAL EXHIBITS

305001 KNOW YOUR ANIMAL CONTEST
(Sponsored by the SRI All Stars)

1.	Open to individuals only.
2.	Limit one entry per person.
3.	Topic type exhibit to explain to the public "All there is to know about the care of an animal before it reaches the table or old age" - includes disease and Vet service.
4.	Prizes: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - $3.00
5.	Poster required

305003 4-H PROJECT IN PROGRESS

1.	Open to individuals only.
2.	Topic Exhibit to show off your accomplishments in a 4-H project.
3.	Should include pictures of exhibitor working on project, record books kept and finished product if possible.
4.	Prizes: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $7.00, 3rd - $5.00

305004 BOUNTIFUL HARVEST

1.	Open to individuals only.
2.	A Collection of garden produce attractively displayed in a container of your choice.
3.	Will be judged on: Quality - 75 points; Arrangements - 25 points.
4.	May include canning, jams, jellies, and pickles if grown by the exhibitor.
5.	Prizes: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - $5.00

305005 HANDS ON CLUB EXHIBITS

1.	An exhibit on any 4-H Topic to be set up with no screen (expressly to be touched).
2.	Will be judged by Topic Exhibit score sheet.
3.	Prizes: 1st - $25.00, 2nd- $20.00, 3rd - $15.00

305006 HANDS ON INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITS

1.	An exhibit on any 4-H Topic to be set up with no screen (expressly to be touched).
2.	Will be judged by Topic Exhibit score sheet.
3.	Prizes: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $7.00, 3rd - $5.00

305006 POSTER ART

1.	MUST BE A 4-H RECRUITMENT THEME!
2.	One entry per exhibitor

305007 PHOTOGRAPHY

1.	Photo must be no smaller than 5 x 7 and no larger than 8 x 10)
2.	Two entries per exhibitor maximum
3.	This is a Special class and MUST have a 4-H theme (kids working on a project, project areas, project results…)

305008 FLORAL DESIGN

1.	A design of your choice using no more than 12 stems of flowers (bought or home grown) plus unlimited greens Arranged in a container of your choice (basket, vase, etc…) Exhibitor supplies all materials.
2.	Must be done at the exhibit hall on Monday August 9th 3-8 PM.
3.	Exhibitors should know all the names of the flowers and greens used.
4.	Prizes: 1st- $10.00, 2nd - $5.00, 3rd - $5.00

AWARDS

RIBBONS: Ribbons will be awarded to each entry. Best of Show ribbons will be awarded in each class in Categories 303000, 304001, and 304002, as long as the class has at least 3 entries.

PREMIUMS: Premium money will be paid in all divisions. Unless otherwise noted premiums are as follows. Club Exhibits: 1st Place =$10.00 2nd Place = $7.00, 3rd Place = $5.00
Individual Exhibits: 1st Place =$5.00 2nd Place = $3.00, 3rd Place = $2.00

Click Here For The Farm School Entry Form
Friday at 10:30 AM - 3:30PM at the Show Barn
Friday, August 14 , 2009
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4-H Farm School at Washington County Fair will provide the opportunity for youth to educate, promote and entertain the public about agriculture and the 4-H program by showcasing their 4-H animal projects. Farm school teams should choose animal topics that will interest the general public, especially small children. Some topic examples are basic grooming, training or showing, breeds, how to milk, shear, or tack up, parts of the body, stages of growth, life cycles, etc. Contact the 4-H office for additional information.

RULES

4-H youth will work in teams consisting of three members. Team members should be of similar age and ability. Members must be between the age of 8 and 18 as of 01/01/09.

One team member will serve as the main speaker. The other team members may speak, but will mainly handle the animal(s) and demonstrating. Speakers should be enthusiastic about the topic and the audience.

Each team presentation will be at least 10 minutes long and no longer than 15 minutes. Exhibitors must be prompt and efficiently set up and cleanup the presentation areas and materials. A microphone and PA system will be provided.

Live farm animals will be a major part of the presentation. All state Animal Health Regulations apply for this program. Animals must be inspected by the appropriate official and have current and correct health certification to be unloaded and allowed on the fairgrounds. If your animal is coming to the fair for this program only, plan to provide your own containment for your animal while it is at the fair. Trailers will have to leave the livestock parking area as soon as 4-H Farm School is finished.

Exhibitors and their animals must be on the fairgrounds and registered by 9am.

Team entries due by August 1, 2009. Due to the limited time available for this program, there will be a limit of 10 team presentations. If more than 10 entries are received, teams will be chosen based on providing a variety of species representation. Early registration is suggested. Teams will receive confirmation of approval.

Exhibitors must be clean and dressed appropriately - NO TORN JEANS, SHORT SHORTS, CUTOFFS, or SPAGHETTI STRAPS. Excessive jewelry should not be worn.

Team members will receive participation rosettes and T-shirts. Farm school will count towards community service and public speaking requirements for Big E and record books.

Click Here For Dog Show Entry Form

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10 Full set of Rosette ribbons

1 set of slip ribbons for You and your dog class (non-competition class)

3 Trophies
1	for High in Trial Obedience
1	for High in Trail Fitting and Showmanship
1	for High Scoring Clover Bud