Open Class General Rules

WHATS NEW THIS YEAR

• Rabbits and Poultry: Unfortunately, there will be no Open Class Livestock this year. Be sure to check out the Open Livestock Show in May.

• Adult Show: No longer 4-H exclusive, adults and 4-H alumni are welcome and encouraged to take part in this adult livestock show. See Department 20 for more information.

• Youth Awards: Youth points will now be calculated to go toward Jr. Green Thumb, Best Jr. Cook, and Premier Jr. Exhibitor.

• Competitive Exhibits Checklist: For convenience we have supplied you with a list to help make sure all items get to their destination in time.

• Various Departments: This year, new awards will be available for first-time exhibitors and exhibitors with special needs or that require assistance to enter. Participants should make note of these categories when updating their personal information while registering.

• Various Departments:Find the theme logo throughout the Exhibitor’s Handbook to take part in theme related Special Contests! This year’s theme is The Fair Necessities!

On-line: Monday, August 5 by midnight

Using Entry Form: Monday, August 5 by 5 pm

Entry intake days:

· Quilts: Thursday, August 8 from 2 to 7 pm

· Non-perishables: Monday & Tuesday, August 12 & 13 from 2 to 7 pm

· Culinary perishables: Monday, August 19 from Noon to 7 pm

· Fruits and Vegetables: Monday, August 19 from 4 to 7 pm

· Fruits, Vegetables and Tuesday Flowers: Tuesday, August 20 from 7 am to Noon

· Friday Flowers: Friday, August 23 from 6:30 to 9:30 am