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Julie and Paul Brodeur, Co-Chairman
839 Waites Corner Road West Kingston, RI 02892
Telephone: 401-783-1429 E-mail: jabrodeur@msn.com

GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES

Please check under your correct show for the arrival dates of your animals. All 4-H animals must be either owned or managed by the appropriate date of their species. Registration and management papers must be available upon request. FFA and other livestock exhibitors will be admitted at the discretion of the chairman. Please check under your correct show for the arrival dates and times for your animals.
ALL LIVESTOCK SPACE WILL BE ASSIGNED BY THE CHAIRMANS.

All entries will be accepted between July 1 and August 1 (no late entries accepted).
Please note: Entries will be limited to barn space. Due to the increase in participation an exhibitor may be asked to leave additional animals home. We will try to accommodate all entries. All feed and bedding must be provided by the exhibitor. For your animals health requirements please refer to Animal Health Regulations main menu.

All livestock passes will be given out Tuesday between 4pm and 9pm. No admittance at the livestock gate after 12:00pm NOON on Wednesday without a pass.

Release time for all leaving on Sunday is 6pm. No breaking down exhibits until 5pm on Sunday.

Friday at 1:00 PM at Ring 1
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Mary Beth Stockman-Show Secretary

The classes will be judged according to the PDCA Uniform Scorecard for Dairy Showmanship. PDCA suggested guidelines should be adhered to and judges will be asked to follow these recommendations.

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

Class 1. Freshman Ages 7-9 as of January 1
Class 2. Junior Ages 10-12 as of January 1
Class 3. Intermediate Ages 13-15 as of January 1
Class 4. Senior Ages 16-20 as of January 1

includes the:
61st Annual Black & White Show
33rd Annual Ayrshire Show
2nd Annual Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey & Milking Shorthorn Show

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Julie Brodeur, Chairman
839 Waites Corner Road West Kingston, RI 02892
Telephone: 401-783-1429 E-mail: jabrodeur@msn.com
Show Committee:

Sylvia Panciera	Susan Woloohojian
Craig Hawksley	Scooter & Cynthia LaPrise
George Whaley	Tiffany Cottrell

Entries are to be sent to Julie Brodeur
Wednesday—Holstein, Brown Swiss & Guernsey
Thursday—Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn & Jersey

Shows will start at 10:00 am on both Wednesday and Thursday. All Jr. Classes will show in the morning and milking animals will start at 1pm or as the judge designates. We will have a staggered milking time start for each breed. Times will be announced based upon the number of entries received. Each breed will complete their show, and the next breed will start. If Jr. Animal show is not completed by milking start time, we will start the milking classes and then conclude the Jr. Animals.

Holstein Exhibitors are required to belong to the State Club.

Exhibitors are reminded that hay must furnish feed and bedding for their animals.

Exhibitors are required to clean up of tie area after the show.

Entry Fees: $3.00 per head

Open show exhibitors will receive Open Show premiums and Jr. Show exhibitors will receive Jr. Show premiums. Exhibitors will either be Junior or Open exhibitor. Premiums will not be duplicated.

Wednesday animals should arrive at the Fairgrounds by 9:00am on Wednesday but can arrive on Tuesday evening.

Thursday Animals can arrive after 6pm on Wednesday of the fair and before 9am on the day of the show. Animals will be released upon completion of the show.

All entries due by August 1. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED!

Junior exhibitors are required to stay for the entire length of the fair or as barn space permits. If space allows open exhibitors may stay the length of the fair.

Classes as follows:
420001	Bull Calf	Under one year of age
420002	Jr. Heifer Calf	Born after 3-1-08
420003	Intermediate Heifer Calf	Born 12-1-07 to 2-28-08
420004	Senior Heifer Calf	Born 9-1-07 to 11-30-07
420005	Summer Yearling Heifer	Born 6-1-07 to 8-31-07
420006	Jr. Yearling Heifer	Born 3-1-07 to 5-31-07
420007	Intermediate Yrlng Heifer	Born 12-1-06 to 2-28-07
420008	Sr. Yearling Heifer	Born 9-1-06 to 11-30-06
420009	Jr. Get of Sire
420010	Best Jr. Three
420011	Sweepstakes Showmanship	(over 19 years of age)
420012	Jr. Two Year Old	Born 3-1-06 to 8-31-06
420013	Sr. Two Year Old	Born 9-1-05 to 2-28-05
420014	Three Year Old Cow	Born 9-1-04 to 8-31-05
420015	Four Year Old Cow	Born 9-1-05 to 8-31-04
420016	Five Year Old Cow	Born 9-1-04 to 8-31-03
420017	Aged Cow-over 5 yrs old	Born Before 8-31-02
420018	Dry Cow	Must have calved at least once
420019	Best Udder (Designated by the judge)
420020	Sr. Get of Sire
420021	Produce of Dam
420022	Daughter-Dam
420023	Breeder’s Herd of Four Animals	(At least two over two & two under two)

Open Premiums: 1st-$30.00; 2nd–$25.00; 3rd- $20.00; 4th-$10.00; and 5th-$5.00

Group Classes: 1st--$10.00; 2nd --$6.00; 3rd --$4.00

Jr. Premiums: 1st $22.00; 2nd $17.00; 3rd $13.00; 4th $10.00

The fair committee has approved premiums for group classes.
**Refer to State of RI Regulations in the front of the program book**

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George J. Schopac, Jr. Superintendent
60 Camp Avenue | North Kingstown, RI 02852
Telephone: 401-295-8663 (after 5pm)
Assistant Superintendent: Donna Schopac & Ron Pierce

1. All entries must be mailed directly to the superintendent.

2. All animals must be in good health and free from disease.
*Refer to Animal Health Regulations main menu
3. All entries must be received by August 1. No late entries accepted.
Limit 20 entries per family.

4. All entries must state – OPEN or Youth, breed of animal (or pet class), variety (or color) and class (cock, hen cockerel, pullet or Sr. Buck or Doe, Jr. Buck or Doe). If you have any questions, please call the superintendent.

5. There will be classes for mixed breed, pet stock as well as purebred.

6. Entry fee is $.50 each in Open Show, no fee for the youth show. Entry fees must be received with the entry. Make checks payable to: Washington County Fair.

7. Exhibitors may enter only one show; please state Open Show or Youth Show.

8. All animals must be brought to the Fair on Tuesday between 5pm and 9pm. Animals will be release at 6:30pm on Sunday. Exhibitors must be there at this time.

9. A pass will be given to each exhibitor entering three or more animals only, see Superintendent.

10. Animals will be cared for by experienced volunteers. All animals exhibited will be at the sole risk of the owner.

11. For Sale spaces will be limited, for exhibitors only, see Superintendent.

12. Out of state animals will be accepted on space availability basis.

13. No changing or substitution at cooping.

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1. All exhibitors MUST bring heavy weighted water dishes only or entries will not be accepted. No plastic or metal dishes. Cages and feed are provided.

2. Judging will be on Wednesday. Exhibitors do not have to be present for judging.

3. Judging of purebreds will be by the ABRA Standard of Perfection. There will also be classes for mixed bred pet stock. (Please state male or female, Sr. or Jr.).

4. Classes for purebreds will be: Sr. Buck, Sr. Doe, Jr. Buck, Jr. Doe.
Please state class on Entry.

5. Classes will be judged by breed. Pet classes will be grouped accordingly.

6. Awards:

1st $5.00
2nd $4.00
3rd 3.00.
Showmanship: 1st $20.00; 2nd $15.00; 3rd $10.00; 4th $5.00; 5th 1.00.
Trophy-Show Champion
Trophy-Reserve Show Champion
Rosettes: Best and Reserve Champion Pet Class
Ribbons given for First, Second and Third place.

YOUTH RABBIT SHOW
Open to all Youth up to 15 years of age.

1. No Entry fees.
2. Judging by the Danish system.
3. Same awards as the Open Show.

RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP

Classes:
Novice (Age 4-6)
Freshman (age 7 to 9)
Junior (age 10-12)
Intermediate (age 13-15)
Senior (Age 16-19)

1. There will be a written test included. Help will be available for special needs.
2. Times will be posted on Tuesday. Please sign up on Tuesday if interested at the coop.
3. Awards- Rosette for First, Second, Third in each class. Participant ribbons for all who compete. Trophy for Grand Champion Showman, Reserve Champion Showman.

BUNNY RACE

1. Friday at 10:00am in the Show Barn
2. Sign up at coop on Tuesday.
3. Team of 2 youth – ages 5 – 12 years.
4. Entries on a first come, first serve basis due to limited time and space.
5. All animals must be in good health or will not be accepted.
6. Must be able to hand and control rabbit.
7. No touching the rabbit at any time when racing begins.

Classes: Male & Female rabbits.

Rosette for 1st and 2nd place.

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1. Judging will be on Friday.
2. Purebreds will be judged by the ABA & APA standard of perfection.
3. There will be classes for mixed breeds
4. Classes shall be cock, hen cockerel, and pullet for purebreds. Mixed breeds will be judged accordingly.

5. Awards:

1st $5.00
2nd $4.00
3rd 3.00.
Showmanship: 1st $20.00; 2nd $15.00; 3rd $10.00; 4th $5.00
Trophy: Champion of Showmanship
Trophy: Reserve Champion of Showmanship
Rosettes:
Best and Reserve Bantam
Best and Reserve Standard
Best and Reserve Waterfowl
Best and Reserve Pet (mixed breeds)

Ribbons given for First, Second and Third Place.

YOUTH POULTRY SHOW
Open to all Youth up to 15 years of age.

1. 1. Open to all Youth 15 years and younger.
2. No Entry fees.
3. Judging by the Danish system.
4. Same awards as the Open Show.

POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP

1. There will be Poultry Showmanship classes if there is any interest.
2. Same classes and awards as Rabbit Showmanship.

BUNNY RACE

1. Friday, August at 10:00am in the Show Barn
2. Sign up at coop on Tuesday.
3. Team of 2 youth – ages 5 – 12 years.
4. Entries on a first come, first serve basis due to limited time and space.
5. All animals must be in good health or will not be accepted.
6. Must be able to hand and control rabbit.
7. No touching the rabbit at any time when racing begins.

Classes: Male & Female rabbits.
Rosette for 1st and 2nd place.

Friday at 5:00 PM @ Show Barn
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1. Friday, 5 PM in the Show Barn
2. Entry fee $2.00 per bird. Cages provided.
3. A bird that crows the most times in allotted time is the winner.
4. No touching cage or bird.
5. Winner takes all entry money (guaranteed $20.00).
6. Open to anyone, bird does not have to be in the show.

Thursday 9:00AM Prompt
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Tina Fisk-Colt, Chairman | Chris Colt, Co-Chairman
P. O. Box 71
Clayville, RI 02815
Tel: 465-8159

NOTE: ALL SHEEP MUST HAVE A SCRAPIE TAG IN THEIR EAR
ENTRY FEE: 2.00 per head Make checks payable to: Washington County Fair

Send entry blank and fees by August 1 to the chairman:
Tina Colt-Fisk, P. O. Box 71, Clayville, RI 02815

Animals may arrive on grounds between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday and will be released Friday by 9am. Exhibitor is limited to two entries per family or farm. Show is open to classes listed below. All bedding, feed, etc. must be supplied by the Exhibitor.

PENS WILL NEED TO BE BROKEN DOWN BEFORE LEAVING ON FRIDAY

BREEDS

40310 – Cheviot	40350 – Shropshire
40320 – Colored	40360 – Southdown
40330 – Dorset	40370 – Romney
40340 – Hampshire	40390 – All other breeds
40311 – Tunis	40380 – Black Lincolns
40312 – Cotswold	40391 – Border Liecester

CLASSES

1. Ram Lamb—Sr. (born between Dec 1 to Jan 31)
2. Ram Lamb—Jr. (born Feb 1 and after)
3. Pair Ram Lambs
4. Yearling Ewe
5. Pair Yearling Ewes
6. Ewe Lamb—Sr. (born between Dec 1 to Jan 31)
7. Ewe Lamb—Jr. (born Feb 1 and after)
8. Pair Ewe Lambs
9. Pen of 3 Lambs
10. Flock consisting of: 1 Ram, 2 Yearling Ewe, and 2 Ewe Lambs
One flock per exhibitor Must have been shown in individual classes.
Group Classes–One pair per exhibitor. Must have been shown in individual classes.

Premiums: 1st-$20.00; 2nd-$15.00; 3rd-$10.00; 4th-$7.00; 5th-$5.00

ALL SHEEP MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN OFFICIAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE AND SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT RABIES VACCINATION FOR EACH ANIMAL ENTERED. RABIE VACCINATION MUST HAVE BEEN GIVEN A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SHOW.

403900- MARKET LAMB CLASSES (May not be shown in breed classes) Weight to be determined at show time.

RULES

1. Out of State sheep MUST HAVE INTERSTATE HEALTH PAPERS showing them to be free of contagious disease or will be disqualified.

2. Information on Entry Form must be complete or will not be accepted.

3. Registration number must be shown on Entry Form for each animal. Substitutions permitted in some classes.

4. Ear Tag or Legible Tattoo, attached to ear, must be the same as shown on Entry Form.

5. Entries must be in the name that appears on the Registration Papers.

6. Registration and management papers must be available upon request.

7. Sheep must be Clean and Fitted For Show or they will be disqualified. If possible, wash animals before bringing to fair.

8. All Exhibitors must be properly and cleanly dressed.

9. All Livestock space is on a first come, first served basis.

10. TEETH:
a) Lambs born after January 1st, must have all their lambs teeth.
b) Lambs born after September 1st , shown in senior classes, may have dropped the first pair of lambs teeth, but show no more than one corner of each yearling tooth.
c) Yearlings cannot have more than four (4) permanent teeth in use.

11. Classes with only one entry may receive 1st premium ribbon, but only second premium money.

12. Any class with only one exhibitor will be paid second and third premium monies.

13. The show committee reserves the right to cancel, combine, subdivide, or reclassify any classes.
ALL STOCK TRAILERS ARE TO BE MOVED TO THE DESIGNATED AREA IN THE PARKING LOT

Friday at 6:30 PM @ Show Barn
Arrival: By 9:00 P.M., Tuesday
Swine Weigh-In: 8:00 A.M., Wednesday
Knowledge Test: 9:00 A.M.., Wednesday (Show Barn Area)
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Kenneth Andrews Sr., Superintendent
Wendy Tavares and Carol Rathbun, Asst. Superintendents
436 Robin Hollow Road, West Greenwich, RI 02817
Tel: 401-397-5424 or 401-397-7116 | E-Mail: Pigfarmer2@verizon.net

RULES

The Swine Show is open to youth to age 21 as of January 1st. They must have proof of ownership of the hogs by June 1st. Exhibitor should bring this proof of purchase to the fair for viewing by the superintendent if necessary. Hogs must weigh at least 100 pounds (including Pee-Wee hogs). Hogs will be weighed in on Wednesday at 8:00 A.M. by the superintendent or assistant superintendent(s) and a WCF official. All purebred gilts must be registered and registration papers are to be available to the superintendents upon arrival. Any purebreds without registration papers will automatically go in the crossbred gilt class. All exhibitors must pen their own hogs or be there to help pen their hogs upon arrival.

All hogs must be pre-entered by August 1st no exceptions will be allowed.

Pens will be assigned by the superintendent or assistant superintendent(s). Bedding will be provided by the fair. All hogs will be required to remain on the fairgrounds for display until the release of other animals or premium money will be forfeited. All pens are to be cleaned out at the end of the fair. Pens and area should be clean and presentable to the public at all times. All show persons must wear proper show clothing (no sneakers or sandals allowed).
* Please refer to Animal Health Regulations main menu

Note: Please note changes in the Pee-Wee Class: They must own their own hog(s) and register (enter) with the superintendent. Also, they will come in on Tuesday and remain until the close of the fair on Sunday. Market and Gilt classes may be divided by the superintendent if over 5 hogs in a class. Please do not dismantle your swine exhibit or clean out pens till 5:00 P.M. on Sunday.

SWINE CLASSES

Market Hogs ( Minimum Weight 100lbs)
1.	100 lbs. – 125 lbs.
2.	126 lbs. – 150 lbs.
3.	151 lbs. – 175 lbs.
4.	176 lbs. – 200 lbs.
5.	201 lbs. – 225 lbs.
6.	226 lbs. – 250lbs.
7.	251 lbs. – 275 lbs.
8.	Over 275 lbs.
9.	Champion Market Hog
Breeding Gifts ( Minimum Weight 100lbs)
10.	January Purebred Breeding Gilt
11.	February Purebred Breeding Gilt
12.	March Purebred Breeding Gilt
13.	April Purebred Breeding Gilt
14.	Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt
15.	January Crossbred Breeding Gilt
16.	February Crossbred Breeding Gilt
17.	March Crossbred Breeding Gilt
18.	April Crossbred Breeding Gilt
19.	Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt
20.	Champion Overall Breeding Gilt
21.	Youth General Knowledge Test (ages 5-9)
22.	Youth General Knowledge Test (ages 10-14)
23.	Youth General Knowledge Test (ages 15-21)
24.	Pee-Wee Fitting Class (age 6 and under)
25.	Pee-Wee Showmanship Class (ages 6 and under)
26.	Freshman Fitting Class (ages 7-9)
27.	Freshman Showmanship Class (ages 7-9)
28.	Junior Fitting Class (ages 10-12)
29.	Junior Showmanship Class (ages 10-12)
30.	Intermediate Fitting Class (ages 13-15)
31.	Intermediate Showmanship Class ( ages 13-15)
32.	Senior Fitting Class (ages 16-21)
33.	Senior Showmanship Class (ages 16-21)
34.	Champion Fitting and Showmanship Class

Some of the classes may be combined to suit the numbers of hogs.

Premiums: 1st - $20.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $10.00; 4th - $7.00; 5th - $5.00
Showmanship: 1st - $20.00; 2nd - $15.00; 3rd - $10.00; 4th - $5.00

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Carol Rathbun, Supt. Bill Rathbun, Asst. Supt.
239 Plain Road, West Greenwich, RI
Phone: 401-397-3996, E-Mail: rihogs@aol.com

RULES

1. Must be swine exhibitor and owner.
2. Sign up is required.
3. Swine must be handled in a humane way.

Obstacle course will consist of a minimum of 5 stations. Will be a timed event and scored by points. Some of the classes may be combined to suit the number of hogs.

Classes:
Pee-Wee (6 and under)
Junior (7-11)
Intermediate (12-15)
Senior (16-21)

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

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Deb Macera - Superintendent
800 Carr’s Pond Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Tim and Grace Rodrigues, Co-Chairs

Entries Due: August 1 | Entry Fee: $1.00 per head

Refer to General Health Regulations. An Open Show for Angus, Hereford or Grade steers will be held simultaneously.
ALL STEERS INCLUDING 4-H BEEF ALREADY ON THE FAIRGROUNDS WILL BE WEIGHED IN BEFORE THE OPEN SHOW STARTING 7:30 A.M. ON SHOW DAY.
Cattle must be in place by 8 A.M. on show day.

Prizes: 1st — $30.00; 2nd — $25.00; 3rd — $20.00; 4th — $10.00

CLASSES

Showmanship:
Showmanship:
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

Steer Classes:
40205X Feeder Calves
40210X Lightweight Steer
40220X Medium Weight Steer
40230X Light Heavyweight Steer
40240X Heavyweight Steer
****Subject to Change depending upon the numbers of steers

Heifer Classes: All Registered Breeds—Registration Papers Needed
40250X Angus
40260X Hereford Females
40270X All Other Registered Breeds
40280X All Other Non-Registered Breeds

1. Jr. Heifer Calf -- Born after November 1st 2007
2. Sr. Heifer Calf -- Born July to October 31, 2007
3. Jr. Yearling -- Born January 1 to June 30, 2007
4. Sr. Yearling -- Born July 1 to December 31, 2006
5. Cow/Calf & 2 yr. olds with calves
6. Aged Cow without Calf
7. Chamion of Breed
8. Reserve Champion Breed
9. Best 3 Females
10. Produce of Dam
11. Get of Sire
12. Beef Herd-4 Animals by One Owner or 4-H Club
13. Supreme Breeding Animal
14. Reserve Supreme Breeding Animal

Tim Rodrigues, Superintendent
401-397-8566
607 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817

Sherry Griffiths-Co-Chair

Thursday 6:00PM @ Showbarn
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This clipping contest is a practice and an educational competition for the regional contest held at the Eastern States Exposition.

Rules: Animals will be provided by the Beef Superintendent. Clippers and all grooming equipment (i.e.: brushes, extension cords, blowers, chutes, etc.) must be provided by the participants. Each team will consist of three youth involved in AG programs. A fourth person may serve as a coach (i.e.: X-4H'ers, X-FFA). This is optional. Participants must wash and blow-dry the animals prior to the start of the event. This event is timed and judged. Teams must be entered the day before the competition. Prize money and rosettes will be awarded.

Prizes:
1st place team— $90.00; 2nd place team— $75.00; 3rd — $60.00; 4th — $45.00; 5th place team— $30.00; 6th — $15.00

Saturday 6:00PM @ Showbarn
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This clipping contest is a practice and an educational competition for the regional contest held at the Eastern States Exposition.

Rules:
Animals will be provided by the Beef Superintendent. Clippers and all grooming equipment (i.e.: brushes, extension cords, blowers, chutes, etc.) must be provided by the participants. Each team will consist of three youth involved in AG programs. A fourth person may serve as a coach (i.e.: X-4H'ers, X-FFA). This is optional. Participants must wash and blow-dry the animals prior to the start of the event. This event is timed and judged. Teams must be entered the day before the competition. Prize money and rosettes will be awarded.
Prizes:
1st place team— $90.00
2nd place team— $75.00
3rd — $60.00
4th — $45.00;
5th place team— $30.00; 6th — $15.00

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Susanna Andrews

The contest Dairy and Beef exhibitors starting Wednesday afternoon at noon through Sunday evening. They will be judged on cleanliness of exhibit including animals, neatness, presentation and sportsmanship. Results will be announced Sunday evening. First, second and third prizes are donated by “Harbet Farm”, Matunuck, RI.

The swine contest will be starting on Wednesday to Sunday evening. They will be judged on cleanliness of exhibit including animals, neatness, presentation and sportsmanship. Awards will be given out on Sunday evening. Prizes sponsored by Washington County Fair.

Saturday 2-6PM @ Ring 2
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Jim & Susan Woloohojian, Superintendent (401) 397-7060
90 Seth Brown Road | West Greenwich, RI 02817