WELCOME TO THE ASHLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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1 WELCOME TO THE Dear Fair Friends, Welcome to the 166th Ashland County Fair. the Officers and Board of Directors, plus countless volunteers, are happy to bring this year s event for your entertainment and enjoyment. The culmination of 51 weeks of hard work for exhibitors and all those involved with the fair has passed. Now it s time to enjoy the variety of displays, shows and of course the fair food that only comes once a year! Please bring your family and friends, have a wonderful time, be safe and make new friends and memories for years to come. Marty Wesner President ASHLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Denny Bittle Jim Justice Mike Welch 1

2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Board Marty Wesner President Montgomery Twp Ben Carpenter 1st Vice President Milton Twp Mitch Johnson 2nd Vice President City of Ashland 2018 Steve Englet Manager/Secretary Pat Deane Treasurer Directors with terms that expire in 2017 Jim Beattie Ruggles Twp. Edna Cox City of Ashland Weslee Fliger Green Twp. Jeff Jacobs Mifflin Twp. Jeff Jones Montgomery Twp 2 Donald Kaeser Director at Large Denny Lukity City of Ashland Melvin Reisinger Troy Twp. Susan Stake Hanover Twp. Ken Woode City of Ashland

3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Directors with terms that expire in 2018 Charlie Fliger Green Twp. Kristine LaFever Clearcreek Twp. Sherri Nelson Mohican Twp. Mark Rafeld Director at Large Hanover Twp. Dale Smithhisler City of Ashland Dan Stone Director At Large Mark Wertz Montgomery Twp. Directors with terms that expire in 2019 Jacob Carpenter Perry Twp. Mike Deaton Director At Large Susan Denbow Sullivan Twp. William Dillard Jackson Twp. Walt Graven Vermilion Twp. Allen Lifer City of Ashland Terry McConnell Orange Twp. Mike Reidenbach Lake Twp. Dave Snyder Director at Large 3

4 RULES AND REGULATIONS 4 RATES OF ADMISSION Membership Ticket...$20.00 Season Ticket...$20.00 Single Gate Admission...$ 5.00 Any person purchasing a membership ticket will have his or her name registered in the membership book and will become a member of the Society for the year RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. On payment of $20.00, a membership or season ticket will be issued to residents of Ashland County, also to all exhibitors in the open classes. A membership ticket entitles residents of Ashland County one vote at the annual or special called meetings of the Society provided said persons are eighteen (18) years of age or older. ALL EXHIBITORS IN OPEN CLASSES MUST PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP OR SEASON TICKET. 2. All entries close on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 12:00 noon. No additional entries will be accepted after that date, except where otherwise stated. 3. An entry fee will be charged to each exhibitor in livestock classes and the entry fees must accompany the entry. Stall and pen space must be reserved in advance. ALL JUNIOR FAIR EXHIBITORS SHOWING IN OPEN CLASSES MUST OWN A MEMBERSHIP TICKET OR A PAR- ENT OR GUARDIAN MUST OWN A MEMBERSHIP TICKET FOR THESE EXHIBITORS MUST ALSO PAY ENTRY FEES. 4. Parties living at a distance may facilitate matters by sending your proper entry blank with all entries listed, including entry fees, to the Secretary s office by the entry closing date indicating how many animals you are entering and how many stalls or pens you will need. 5. All persons who wish to make an entry will save time and avoid errors if you will use the proper entry blank with the department, book, and class indicated in which each entry will be made. 6. Every entry must be exhibited in the bona fide owner s name. ANY EXHIBITOR NOT COMPLYING WITH THIS RULE WILL BE SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE OF PREMIUM. 7. Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding, age, ownership and any other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and deception. Any premiums, trophies, awards, or sale money won by such exhibitor will be withheld. Any artificial means of removing or remedying the physical defects or conformations in exhibition cattle, such as lifting and filling under the skin, use of sting, artificial heels, etc. will be considered fraud and deception. The use of an artificial tail head or altering the natural color of a steer animal shall be considered fraud and deception. Neutral coloring only may be used. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from competition at the Ashland County Fair. Should fraud or deception be discovered after the animal or animals have been shown and prior to the sale, such animal(s) shall not be permitted to sell. The animals placing next in line at the show shall move up. Should violation be discovered after the sale, all sale money shall be returned to the buyer and the animal or carcass shall be returned to the exhibitor. In all livestock and poultry classes, these regulations will be in full force and effect. 8. Every animal or article on the grounds entered for premiums shall, during the Fair, be under the control of the Superintendent of the department in which it is entered, and no stock shall be allowed to run at large on the Fairgrounds. 9. Exhibitors will be expected to obey the Marshal promptly in presenting their stock when instructed to do so, and persons refusing to comply may be excluded from competing. 10. Any person entering stock of any kind and misrepresenting its age, condition, and ownership, will forfeit the premium and be excluded from competing. 11. Exhibitors are required to have all articles entered and fees paid at the Secretary s office before they can be assigned to their respective departments. 12. Entry tags will be furnished corresponding with the entry in the Secretary s office and are to be attached to all articles on exhibition. 13. Each entry shall specify the exhibitor s name, post office address, and department, book, and class of the animal or article entered. 14. No animal may compete in more than one class except as a pair or herd and sweepstakes. Junior Fair entries are exempted. 15. Exhibitors must see to the delivery of their animals or articles to the Superintendent of the proper department. 16. The Board will take every precaution in its power to the safe preservation of stock and/or articles on exhibit after their arrival on the Fairgrounds, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage or accident that may occur. Exhibitors are requested to give attention to their entries during the Fair, and also to the removal of entries at the close of the Fair. 17. Purity of blood of stock must be established by pedigree. Genuineness of pedigrees of horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs shall be decided by herd books and registers of acknowledged authorities of their respective classes. All things being equal, judges of livestock will give preference to registered sires. 18. Evidence will be required that animals exhibited as breeders are not barren. 19. No stock will be permitted to enter the ring unless under halter and in the care of a groom. 20. Horses, cattle, and sheep will be exhibited in the ring prepared for the purpose, and the premium ribbons or cards attached by the judges before leaving the ring. First premium being designated by blue ribbon or card; second premium by red ribbon or card; sweepstakes by purple. 21. No unsound animal in horse department will receive a premium in any class. No award will be made on any breeding animal that is barren or has any transmissible unsoundness. 22. All manufactured articles must be exhibited by the manufacturer or agent, and all grain, fruit, or vegetables to be exhibited by the owner, and must be the product of the 2017 agricultural year. 23. An efficient police force will be on the grounds at all times to maintain order. 24. If animals occupying stalls are not exhibited in the ring at the call of the Marshal, or at the time of their class as stated in the program of the day, exhibitor will be charged one dollar per day for stall rent and feed and be excluded from competition or forfeit any premiums previously awarded unless upon written

5 RULES AND REGULATIONS day for stall rent and feed and be excluded from competition or forfeit any premiums previously awarded unless upon written excuse from the Superintendent of his department, approved by the vice-president. 25. The Society reserves the right to reduce premiums which may be awarded for the exhibition of 2017 pro rata, provided there are not sufficient funds (after paying all the expenses of the Society) in the treasury to pay in full. 26. When animals or articles are not deemed worthy of premium, the judges will make no award, though there be no competition. 27. No persons other than department Superintendent and authorized personnel will have access to the entries until after the awards are made. 28. All entries will be made in strict compliance with the offered Premium List, and the awards made in compliance. Parties must therefore take particular pains to have stock and articles just as they want them. 29. It is the duty of every exhibitor to carefully study the rules and govern themselves accordingly. Any information will be carefully given in regard to exhibiting in any of the classes, by the member in charge or by the Secretary. 30. No interference or communication with the judges will be allowed and any person who, by letter or otherwise, attempts to influence the decision of any judge, shall forfeit any or all premiums which may have been awarded and ruled out of the competition as per decision of the Board. 31. If there is any question as to the regularity of any entry or of the right of any animal or an article to compete in any given class, the judges shall report the same to the Superintendent of the department, and he/she to the Secretary for adjustment. 32. The judges must not attach premium cards to articles for which no premium is offered. 33. The Society invites all persons having stock to sell or articles to bring before the public to attend our annual Fair. 34. The premiums will be payable on or after September 23, All premiums not drawn by Octobr 31, 2017 will be forfeited to the Society. This rule will be enforced to the letter, as the Treasurer is required by law to file an annual statement of the receipts and the expenditures of the Society with the County Auditor on December 1st. 36. No person or persons shall be allowed to enter the Fairgrounds for the purpose of organized political group solicitation or promotion, except within contracted space, or for the purpose of picketing, disrupting or disturbing any concessionaire, tenant, or lessee of the Ashland County Agricultural Society, or for interfering in any way with any viewer of, or participant in, the activities of the Ashland County Fair. Any person entering for the purposes hereinbefore mentioned shall be escorted from the premises of the Fairgrounds and if an admission has been paid, such admission shall be returned to the individual upon request. 37. Any vehicle parked in unauthorized areas must be moved to designated parking areas by 11:00 a.m. or said vehicle may be towed and impounded at the expense of the owner. 38. If there is a protest in any department, the protestor will put up a deposit of $75.00 per protest along with the protest, in writing, to be given to the department Superintendent. The money will be returned if the protest is upheld by the Board. The protest will be settled within a 24 hour period. All premiums will be withheld until the protest is settled and the protest shall be filed at time (one (1) hour after show) of show. 39. Anyone violating the entry release time will forfeit all premiums and be subject to a timely review by the Junior Fair Advisory Committee or the Senior Fair Board. Penalties could result in a ban from exhibiting at the Ashland County Fair for a period up to (3) three years. 40. All Junior Fair exhibitors MUST attend or complete a Quality Assurance Program PRIOR TO EXHIBITING Junior Market Livestock: (Market Steers, Market Hogs, Market Lambs, Market Dairy Steers, Market Baby Beef, Market Cattle), and lactating Dairy Cattle and lactating Goats at the Ashland County Fair. 41. The Ashland County Fair will not refund any paid entry fees or stall fees, in case of withdrawal from the fair or withdrawal from participation in events, books, or classes. 42. The Ashland County Agricultural Society assumes no responsibility for damage to or loss of vehicles that are parked on the grounds. Also, the Ashland County Agricultural Society assumes no responsibility for personal property. 43. For drones to be permitted on the fairgrounds they must first be approved through the Sr Fair Office and Safety Services. Any drones granted permission to fly must have Insurance in effect for the dates of the fair, with the Ashland County Agricultural Society listed as an also insured on the policy. 44. Dogs are not permitted on the fairgrounds during the fair, unless they are trained service animals or part of a specific 4-H Project. 5

6 LIVESTOCK HEALTH REGULATIONS 6 Veterinarian on grounds will take care of inspection of animals but if an animal becomes ill or needs medical attention at the fair, the individual owner/exhibitor should contact their own veterinarian first. If the veterinarian that is scheduled on the grounds that day is used, a fee will be charged for said services to the owner of the animal. OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Inspection and Health Requirements of Livestock exhibited in Ohio Effective for the 2017 Agricultural Fair Season 901: Chapter s application. (A) Animals listed in this chapter when moved or imported into Ohio for exhibition purposes only shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and when in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall, with the exception of rules governing movement and importation of quarantined animals, be exempt from any other rules governing movement within or importation into Ohio. (B) Animals moved within or imported into Ohio for any purpose in addition to exhibition shall meet all movement and import requirements of chapter 901:1-17 of the Administrative Code. 901: Definitions. As used in this Chapter: (A) Exhibition means any public show of animals which is sponsored by or under the control of an Ohio county or independent agricultural society organized under Chapter of the revised code; or the Ohio state fair; or which is assembled for a period which exceeds thirty-six hours or contains animals of origins other than Ohio. (B) Certificate of veterinary inspection means a form from the state of origin which has been issued and completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian attesting to the health status and identification of an animal listed thereon. (C) Approved veterinarian means any licensed and accredited veterinarian approved by the Ohio department of agriculture, or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture or the United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services. (D) Licensed and accredited veterinarian means a person who is licensed by the State of Ohio to practice veterinary medicine and who is certified by the United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services, to be an accredited veterinarian. (E) Residue means any poisonous or deleterious pesticide governed by 40 C. F. R. 180, any poisonous or deleterious substance governed by 21 C. F. R , or any other substance governed by 21 C. F. R (F) Contagious or infectious disease means any disease, including any foreign animal disease, or vector, capable of transmission by any means from a carrier animal to a human or to another animal and includes dangerously contagious or infectious diseases. (G) Tuberculosis accredited free herd is one that has passed at least two consecutive annual negative official tests for tuberculosis in accordance with the Uniform Methods and Rules - Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication, and has no other evidence of bovine tuberculosis. 901: Exhibitions: sanitation, inspection and records. (A) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall have in attendance an approved veterinarian for the duration of the exhibit. (B) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall: (1) Immediately, prior to an exhibition and under the direction of the approved veterinarian, thoroughly clean and disinfect each building, pen, stall, ring or other enclosure in which animals are to be quartered for exhibition; (2) Have the approved veterinarian: (a) Examine the certificate of veterinary inspection when required for an animal brought to the exhibition; (b) Inspect within a reasonable time of arrival each animal brought to the exhibit for symptoms of any infections or contagious diseases; (c) Daily inspect each animal present at the exhibition for symptoms of infectious or contagious disease. (3) Maintain a record for one year from the date of the exhibition of each animal present at the exhibit. The record shall contain the name and address of the owner of each animal and the species and breed of the animal. (4) May order the immediate removal of any animal which in the opinion of the approved veterinarian places other animals at unacceptable risk of disease. (C) An exemption from the requirements of paragraph (B) (1) of this rule may be requested from the department and will be granted when, in the judgment of the department, cleaning and disinfection will serve no purpose. By way of example only, cleaning and disinfection will generally serve no purpose in a newly constructed building that has never been occupied. 901: Exhibitors. (A) No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which he knows or has reason to suspect is affected with or has been exposed to a dangerously contagious or infectious disease or residue. (B) The owner or bailee of an animal with symptoms of an infectious or contagious disease shall, when directed by an exhibition official, the approved veterinarian or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture, immediately remove the animal from the exhibition premises. (C) Upon request each person who presents for exhibition or exhibits an animal shall make available any certificate of veterinary inspection, registration certificates, vaccination certificate, and other documents to exhibition officials, the approved veterinarian or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture. (D) Each person who presents for exhibition or exhibits an animal for which a certificate of veterinary inspection is required by rules 901: to 901: of the Administrative Code shall forward a copy of the certificate of veterinary inspection of the Ohio department of agriculture s division of animal industry. 901: Poultry and fowl. (A) All turkeys, chickens and gamebirds moved within or imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1) Originate directly from a flock or hatchery which is a participant in the national poultry improvement plan for the eradica-

7 LIVESTOCK HEALTH REGULATIONS tion of disease and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (2) Originate directly from a clock which has had a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease within twelve months preceding the opening date of exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (3) Have had a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease, within ninety days, preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (4) Be tested for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease upon arrival at the exhibition by a tester approved by the Ohio department of agriculture and found negative. (B) The rapid whole blood test shall not be used to test turkeys for compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (A)(2), (A) (3), and (A)(4) of this rule. (C) Waterfowl, doves and pigeons are exempt from this rule. 901: Cattle. (A) Cattle moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1) The animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (B) All cattle imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1) Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be identified with official individual identification; (2) Originate from a tuberculosis-accredited free herd, an accredited free state or zone, or a modified accredited advanced state or zone; (3) If originate from a modified accredited state or zone must comply with Rule 901: of the Administrative Code; (4) If originate from an accreditation preparatory or a nonaccredited state or zone are prohibited from exhibition; (5) If from a brucellosis class A state or area/zone must be negative to an official brucellosis test within thirty days of the opening date of the exhibition unless: they are under six months of age, steers, or official vaccinates under twenty months of age (dairy) or twenty-four months of age (beef); and (6) If from a brucellosis class B or C state or area/zone must meet all requirements for pre-entry testing as specified in 9C.F.R.78.9 and obtain an Ohio permit prior to movement. (C) Cattle from brucellosis certified free herd or class free state or area/zone are not required to be brucellosis tested. 901: Goats. (A) Goats moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (2) All sexually intact animals and any wether eighteen months of age and older must be identified with an official identification as defined in rule 901: of the Ohio Administrative Code. (B) Goats imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be identified with official individual identification; (2) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and (3) The owner and the veterinarian must attest to the following statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection the goats in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of scrapie. (4) Originate from a tuberculosis accredited free herd as defined in rule 901: (G) of the Administrative Code for bovine tuberculosis eradication; or (5) Originate from a bovine accredited free state or zone, or a bovine modified accredited advanced state or zone; or (6) Originate from a bovine modified accredited state or zone must comply with rule 901: of the Administrative Code. (C) If originate from a bovine accreditation preparatory or a bovine non-accredited state or zone are prohibited from exhibition. 901: Horses, mules and ponies. (A) Horses, mules and ponies moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1)If not under quarantine and if they are free of any signs of a contagious or infectious disease; and (2) If the animal is twelve months of age or older, the exhibition manager may require that the animal has been tested and classed negative to an official test for equine infectious anemia within twelve months of the opening date of the exhibition. (B) Horses, mules and ponies imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days of the opening date of the exhibition; and (2) If the animal is twelve months of age or older, it shall be accompanied by evidence the animal was negative to an official test for equine infectious anemia within twelve months of the opening date of the exhibition; and (3) Upon request by an authorized representative of the Ohio department of agriculture, the person responsible for each animal must make available a chronological list of dates, places and events attended by this animal within thirty days prior to entry into Ohio. 901: Sheep. (A) Sheep moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (2) All sexually intact animals and any wether eighteen months of age and older must be identified with an official identification as defined in rule 901: of the Ohio Administrative Code. (B) Sheep imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be identified with official individual identification; and (2) The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and (3) The owner and the veterinarian must attest to the following statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection the sheep in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of scrapie. 7

8 LIVESTOCK HEALTH REGULATIONS 901: Swine. (A) Swine moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1) The animals presented for exihibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (2) Will be exempt from the requirement of a certificate of veterinary inspection if they originate immediately and directly from a pseudorabies stage V area. (3) Swine originating from a pseudorabies stage IV area shall: (a) Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition; and (b) Originate from a pseudorabies qualified herd; or (c) Be negative to an official pseudorabies test within thirty days of the exihibition. (B) Swine imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition; and (a) Originate immediately and directly from a pseudorabies stage V area or an area or country recognized by the United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services as pseudorabies free; or (b) Originate immediately and directly from a pseudorabies stage IV area; and (c) Be negative to an official pseudorabies test within thirty days of the exhibition. 901: Llama. (A) Camelids including, but not limited to, llamas, alpacas and vicuanas moved within Ohio for exhibition when presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (B) Camelids including, but not limited to, llamas, alpacas and vicuanas imported into Ohio for the exhibition:: (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be identified with official individual identification. (2) When presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of contagious disease. OHIO LIVESTOCK TAMPERING EXHIBITION RULES Chapter of the Administrative Code (Ohio Livestock Exhibition Rules) will be made available to a livestock exhibitor or adult advisor upon request. 8

9 SHEEP/GOATS SCRAPIES REGULATIONS SHEEP & GOAT EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS From the Ohio Department of Agriculture NO PERSON MAY REMOVE OR TAMPER WITH OFFICIAL SHEEP AND GOAT IDENTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 9 CFR PART 79.2 In order for Ohio to maintain Consistent State Status, Ohio sheep and goat exhibitions will be considered Interstate Commerce. A. Requirements for bringing sheep and goats into Ohio for exhibition, sale or breeding 1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days of the opening date of the exhibition. 2. CVI must be signed by the owner and the veterinarian attesting to the following statement: the sheep/goats in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of scrapie. 3. Show no evidence of infectious or contagious disease. 4. All sheep and goats must be identified with official USDA identification (USDA approved sheep tags, USDA approved tattoos, or identification in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program). 5. If the animal was born after January 1, 2002, it must have official USDA sheep/goat identification and be identified to the flock of birth. B. Identification requirements for sexually intact sheep and goats moving within Ohio for exhibition including sales 1. Official USDA sheep/goat identification in the form of an approved tag or tattoo. 2. If the animal was born after January 1, 2002, it must have official USDA sheep/goat identification and be identified to the flock of birth either by an eartag or tattoo placed by the owner of the flock of birth, or a tag or tattoo placed by the purchaser. 3. The identification requirements for flocks enrolled in the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program qualify as official USDA identification for exhibition and interstate movement; no other special identification is needed. Ohio sheep and goat wethers that are less than 18 months of age exhibited in Ohio do not require USDA identification. D. Responsibilities of an exhibition sponsor (includes show lamb and goat sales, consignment sales of livestock and jackpot shows): 1. Must have an approved veterinarian 2. Buildings, pens, stalls, rings and other enclosures in which animals are to be quartered for exhibition must be cleaned and disinfected prior to the exhibition under the direction of the approved veterinarian. 3. The approved veterinarian is required to: a. Examine CVI when required; and b. Inspect livestock for infectious or contagious diseases within a reasonable time of arrival; and c. Inspect livestock daily. 4. May order the immediate removal of any animal which, in the opinion of the approved veterinarian, places other animals at unacceptable risk of disease. 5. Maintain a record for one year from the date of the exhibition of each animal present at the exhibit. Sheep and goat sale records must be kept for 5 years. (see (F) below) E. For livestock purchased at an exhibition and moved out of state, an accredited veterinarian must issue a certificate of veterinary inspection before the animal moves across the state line. F. The Code of Federal Regulations requires that sheep and goat sale records be kept for 5 years by the seller, the buyer and the exhibition/sale sponsor. The records must contain the following information: 1. Name and address of the seller, telephone number if available; and 2. Name and address of the buyer, telephone number if available; and 3. Official identification when required as indicated in part A and B of these requirements; and 4. Date of sale. NOTICE THESE REGULATIONS APPLY TO DEPARTMENT 105 SHEEP C. Exhibition means any public show of animals which is sponsored by or under the control of an Ohio county or independent agricultural society OR the Ohio State Fair OR which is assembled for a period which exceeds 36 hours OR contains animals of origins other than Ohio. -Includes show lamb and goat sales, consignment sales of livestock and jackpot shows. 9

10 LIVESTOCK & CAMPING REGULATIONS 10 LIVESTOCK RELEASE TIMES 10:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, September 23, 2017 and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2017 All animals, except poultry, excluding market animals will be released 10:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, Poultry will be released Sunday Morning after the closing of the Fair from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 1. All Jr. Fair livestock and Open must be in place by 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017, unless stated differently in your department. 2. Open dairy will be allowed to go home Tuesday September 19, 2017 after 4:00 p.m. 3. Open beef must be tied in by 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, All animals exhibited must have been actually owned and cared for by the individual exhibitor on and after June 1. Exception - Junior Steers - effective date of ownership is the initial weigh-in date for both baby beef and market steer programs. Ownership of an animal will be considered lost if, after June 1 of current year, the animal has been consigned or sold through an auction or any other type of transaction. 5. Tampering and/or misrepresentation as to breeding, age, ownership, and any other irregularity in showing will be considered fraud and deception. Any premiums, trophies, awards or sale money won by such exhibitor will be withheld. 6. When satisfactory evidence has been obtained by the Ashland County Agricultural Society that any of the livestock rules have been violated, the exhibitor and/or exhibitors family may be barred from showing in any future Ashland County Fair. In case any premium shall have been awarded to animals shown in violation of this rule, the Ashland County Agricultural Society may request the exhibitor to refund all premiums, trophies, awards, ribbons and sale money under such violation. Unless fraud and/or deception are involved, all championship placings stand. 7. No market animals may have horns. All other animals only if it is characteristic of the breed. TESTING FOR DRUGS The Ashland County Agricultural Society shall have the right to require places 1 through 5 in each book/class of animals, or any other suspected animal, to be subject to examinations or tests as prescribed by the Commission to determine if a substance has been administered to the animal to change the conformation or temperament of the animal. CAMPING REGULATIONS MARK RAFELD SUPERINTENDENT Phone (419) COMMITTEE Ron Bostic, Mike Deaton, Mitch Johnson, Melvin Reisinger, Dan Stone 1. Camping trailers for Clouser Park use Gate #1; camping trailers for Timken Campground use Gate #5. 2. Car pass to be attached to windshield. Car pass authorizes the vehicle only to enter the campground. One car pass will be provided per lot. All passengers 10 years and older must be in possession of a Membership ticket, Season ticket, or Junior Fair wristband in order to enter fairgrounds. One vehicle per lot. All other vehicles must go to other parking. No vehicles may enter or leave the grounds between 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 3. Each camping trailer shall be in charge of an adult leaseholder. The adult to whom the lot is rented is responsible for all activities on the lot. All persons camping on a lot must be registered with the Campground Superintendent and the Secretary s Office. 4. Electrical hookups must be made in a safe manner and must be grounded to the electrical service. 5. Campers are responsible for keeping their lots clean and neat at all times using trash containers provided. 6. Persons under the age of 18 must observe the midnight curfew unless accompanied by a parent or adult supervisor. 7. After campers are parked, they must remain in place for the duration of the Fair or space will be forfeited. 8. No sewage or waste water may be discharged on the ground. It must be contained at all times and disposed of in the proper areas. 9. The Campground Superintendent will rule on any questions not specifically covered in these regulations. 10. Members of the Ashland County Fair Board, the Secretary, Manager, or the Campground Superintendent have the right to remove any person or persons not abiding with the conditions of these regulations. 11. No pets allowed in camping area. 12. Any person not a concessionaire or livestock exhibitor during the Fair will not be issued a camping permit and will be removed from the grounds if camping facilities are set up. 13. Cost per site of $125.00, commencing Friday preceding the Fair, must be paid no later than Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Secretary s office. Pre-Fair camping (one week preceding the Fair) will be an additional $ At the time of registration and receipt of camper license and automobile license, a camping pass will be issued. THIS PASS MUST BE DISPLAYED IN YOUR CAMPER WINDOW. If not visible, you will be charged again. (These rules and regulations are undergoing constant revision and the current official regulations are available from the Fair Secretary s office.)

11 GOLF CART & ATV RULES & REGS. GOLF CART AND ATV RULES AND REGULATIONS To reduce the liability and risk to Ashland County Fair Board Directors and the Ashland County Agricultural Society, the following rules and regulations have been implemented concerning the use of golf carts and ATV s on the fairgrounds. 1. All golf carts and ATV s will be banned from use on the grounds between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., with the exception of those approved by the Board. 2. Golf carts and ATV s are not considered handicapped vehicles. Only wheelchairs and three-wheel scooters are permitted for this purpose. 3. Any unauthorized golf cart, ATV, Gator, or similar vehicle will be confiscated by the Fair Board and returned to the owner after the fair. 4. Minimum age for golf cart drivers is 16 years old, with a valid driver s license. 5. No golf carts will be assigned to fair employees during fair week. (Note: If an office employee is needed outside the office during fair week, the committee chair requesting the employee s assistance will provide a golf cart for the employee s use or will chauffeur the employee.) Recommendations: 1. The Ashland County Fair Board has approved these rules, letters will be sent to all concessionaires. In addition, the rules will be added to the camping rules and published in a 4-H newsletter. 2. Recommendations for golf cart and ATV use for the Ashland County Fair: *board members & manager *department superintendents *sound man *banker *electrician *maintenance & service personnel *parking committee *Sheriff s Department *Fire Department 3. A large golf cart will be available to a member of the parking committee (or a person assigned by the committee) to transport handicapped persons to and from the parking lot and Ashland County representatives to their destinations. 6. The company that secures the golf cart contract for the Ashland County Fair must: *Show proof of insurance, with the Fair Board as additional insured. *Sign a written agreement not to rent or lease golf carts to anyone at our fair without the expressed written approval of the Fair Board. 7. Abuse or unsafe operation of golf carts and ATV s will not be tolerated. 8. Recommendations to adopt rules and regulations concerning use of golf carts, ATV s, Big Country s, and similar vehicles and to publish these rules in the fair book as made by OFMA. 9. Signs will be posted at all gates: NO GOLF CARTS, ATV S, GATOR S, BIG COUNTRY S, OR SIMILAR VEHICLES PERMITTED ON GROUNDS 11

12 HARNESS RACING HARNESS RACING Monday, September 18, :00 noon and 6:00 p.m. EDNA COX SUPERINTENDENT PHOTO FINISH PARI-MUTUELS STARTING GATE SCORE SEVEN WIDE WIDE BANKED TURNS Monday, September 18, :00 noon Pace - 2 Year Old Colt - Home Talent Colt Stake (Closed) Trot - 2 Year Old Colt - Home Talent Colt Stake (Closed) Pace- 2 Year Old Filly - Home Talent Colt Stake (Closed) Trot - 2 Year Old Filly - Home Talent Colt Stake (Closed) Trot - Free for all Added $ Monday, September 18, :00 p.m. Pace - 3 Year Old Colt - Home Talent Colt Stake (Closed) Trot - 3 Year Old Colt - Home Talent Colt Stake (Closed) Pace - 3 Year Old Filly - Home Talent Colt Stake (Closed) Trot - 3 Year Old Filly - Home Talent Colt Stake (Closed) Pace - Free for all Added $ CONDITIONS 1. Races conducted under the rules of the OSRC and USTA. 2. Home Talent Stake races are raced under conditions of the Home Talent Colt Stake Association and Fair Tax Fund Law. 3. Starting fees for Colt and Filly Stakes $ Starting fees for Overnights: $ ALL DECLARATIONS MUST PAY STARTING FEE! 5. Maximum Starters: Colts & Fillies All Two and Three Year Old Events will race ONE HEAT only. 7. Entries close at 11:00 a.m., three days before race. We reserve the right to reject any entry, and call off any race. 8. Money divisions 45% - 25 %- 15% - 10% - 5 %. 9. No straw furnished. Horses are brought on grounds at owner s risk. 10. The Ashland County Agricultural Society is not responsible for injuries to persons, animals, or equipment on track or Fairgrounds. 11. Federal Identification or Social Security number of owner will be required before any purse money will be paid. ALL HORSE VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE BARNS. FREE GRANDSTAND THREE DAY BOX THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK/TRAILER HAULING THE HORSES IS ADMITTED FREE PLUS ONE GROOM PER HORSE ADMITTED FREE FOR THE DAY OF THE RACE. HTCS MEMBERSHIP CARDS HONORED AT GATE ON RACING DAYS We ask that all owners be a member of the O.H.H.A. CALL (419) TO SECURE SPEED OFFICE AT FAIRGROUNDS STARTING SEPTEMBER 15, ENTRIES TAKEN BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: EDNA COX SUPERINTENDENT of Speed 12

13 DEPT. 100 TRACTOR PULLING TRACTOR PULL CONTESTS STOCK TRACTOR PULL Friday September 22, :00 p.m. JEFF JACOBS SUPERINTENDENT MELVIN REISINGER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE Jacob Carpenter, Ron Flickinger, Wes Fliger, Walt Graven, Dan Hastings, Donald Kaeser, Allen Lifer, Dave Mott, Mike Reidenbach, Steve Smith, Mike Stimmel, Marty Wesner LINE-UP CLASS A - 6,500 pounds PTO 5 mph Ashland Co. Residents & Tractors Only CLASS B - 6,500 pounds PTO No speed limit All Counties (open to anyone including Ashland Co.) CLASS C - 6,500 pounds Open Tractor CLASS D - 8,500 pounds PTO 5 mph Ashland Co. Residents & Tractors Only CLASS E - 8,500 pounds No speed limit All Counties (open to anyone including Ashland Co.) CLASS F- 10,500 pounds PTO & Hydraulic Ashland Co. Residents & Tractors Only CLASS G- 13,000 pounds (12,000 min) PTO & Hydraulic Ashland Co. Residents & Tractors Only CLASS H - 12,500 pounds PTO & Hydraulic 2.8 Turbo All Counties (open to anyone including Ashland Co.) CLASS I - 16,000 pounds (15,000 min) PTO & Hydraulic Ashland Co. Residents & Tractors Only CLASS J - 13,000 pounds Hot Farm All Counties (open to anyone including Ashland Co.) All rules from Stock Tractor Pull, apply to Open class tractor except: PTO not required, cut tires permitted, single fuel, single engine, operating kill switch, and scatter blanket. Safety Equipment required. RULES FOR 13,000 Hot Farm. 20 Hitch. No cut tires Tire. No aux. coolers. P Pump Max. Air shut off. 3 x 3 Turbo, no bushings. Water Injection allowed. Safety Equipment required. Ashland Co. Residents & Tractors Only classes-a,d,f,g,i: Entries close Monday, September 18, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. Entry Fee - $5.00 plus a $20.00 membership or season ticket to be purchased or shown when making entry. es B, C, E, H, J Entries made the night of event, prior to the end of the previous class. No membership needed. Entry Fee - $25.00 NO LATE ENTRIES. A tractor may be entered in only one Ashland County. Ashland County contestants entering a county class may enter one All County (entry fee $25.00). PREMIUMS & AWARDS CLASSES A, B, D, E, F, G, I $135.00, $100.00, $75.00, $50.00, $45.00, $35.00, $30.00, $25.00 CLASSES C, H, J $150.00, $100.00, $75.00, $50.00, $50.00, $50.00, $35.00, $25.00 First Place - Trophy Second Place - Trophy Third Place - Trophy Best Overall appearance - Plaque RULES Contest limited to Ashland County residents only who have not entered any other closed county tractor pull in Five entries are needed to make a class. One pit pass furnished per tractor or driver. Additional pit passes will be $7.00. Open to anyone 16 years or older, who is capable of driving a tractor and abides by the rules. No trucks. Stock rules apply to Ashland County and All County classes. TRAC- TOR CAN NOT BE DOUBLE ENTERED IN A CLASS. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS Only tractors on rubber tires are eligible. No caterpillar tractors, four wheel drive tractors, steel wheels, dual tires, or tire chains. No aux. coolers; RPM s over 3,000 RPM safety equipment required. No cut or ground tires permitted. Hitch must conform to 3 1/2 x 4 size or tractor will not be allowed to pull. Must have clear access to draw bar hitch point. Minimum length from center to axle back to point of hitch, 18 inches. All weights added must be regulation, manufactured equipment, wheel or frame weights and must be secured to tractor. Front of weights must not extend more than 24 from the front of the tractor. Loss of any weights will be an automatic disqualification. Stock tractors are Agricultural Tractors having a standard block and crank case for the make and model being entered, working power take-off, and factory standard seat. Engines must be single fuel, single 2.8 inlet no larger than 3 outlet turbo charger or original equipment. No water injection, and no turbo on gas tractor. All tractors with a straight exhaust pipe (no curves) and 13

14 DEPT. 100 TRACTOR PULLING turbo charged tractors must have two 5/16 grade 8 bolts x d in exhaust pipe. Tractors with mufflers are exempt from the no curve exhaust pipe rule. Tractors must stay within boundary limits while pull is being made. Failure to do so will disqualify entry. Only the driver is allowed on the tractor and no passengers allowed at any time. Driver must be in seat when tractor is started. 100 feet shall be allowed for a start, two starts maximum. No jerking for hole digging allowed. Track judge shall have the right to stop or disqualify any contestant or entrant if the operations of the tractor are deemed unsafe. Judges shall weigh all tractors after each class. Official driver must be in the seat of the tractor at time of weighing and measuring height of draw-bar. Height to be not higher than 20 at the top of draw-bar. The committee shall have the full power to decide all questions arising in connection with the contest, subject to the rules and administration as provided. In any event not covered by the rules, the committee shall have full power to decide in a matter that is fairest to the majority. Protests must be accompanied by $75.00 cash deposit which will be returned if protest is upheld by committee. Protest must be lodged by the end of the class protested. Failure to comply promptly and completely with the directions of the committee shall result in immediate disqualification of a contestant. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages on fairgrounds. Violations of any rules or unsportsmanlike conduct will be an automatic 10 year suspension. The Ashland County Agricultural Society will not be responsible for accidents or damage to tractors, drivers, or spectators. The committee shall determine the winners and shall award prizes in accordance with the rules. TRACTORS MUST ENTER FAIRGROUNDS FROM BANEY ROAD - GATE 6 Scales open for weigh-in at 2:00 p.m. September 22, A must be weighed in, lined up, and ready to pull by 5:00 p.m. Position will be published day of pull. All premiums must be cashed by Octobr 31, 2017 or they are then null and void. Rain date to be announced later. For Stock Tractor Pull Information Contact: Jeff Jacobs, Superintendent or Melvin Reisinger, Asst. Superintendent TRACTOR PULL TROPHY SPONSORS 6500 Ashland County - In Memory of Randy Baum 6500 All County - Ashland County Farm Bureau 6500 Open - Keith Wertz Construction 8500 Ashland County -Ashland Implement, Inc All County - Ashland Tractor Sales, Inc Ashland County - Bauer s Service & Towing Ashland County - Nova Performance Cycle All County - In Memory of Dick Hawley Ashland County - Reisinger Hay & Straw Hot Farm-All County-Ashland County Farm Bureau OSTPA MODIFIED TRACTOR PULL Sunday September 17, :30 p.m. WALT GRAVEN-CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE Jeff Jacobs, Allen Lifer, Mike Reidenbach, Melvin Reisinger, Marty Wesner PS SEMI, SS, LLPS, LPDT For Modified Tractor Pull Information Contact: Walt Graven, Chairman ANTIQUE MACHINERY DISPLAY Preferred time for machinery to be in place is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, Machinery parade prior to Stock Tractor Pull Friday, September 22, For Information Contact: Tom Adams Entry Blank for this Dept. - Page 59

15 DEPT. 101 DRAFT HORSE & PONIES DRAFT HORSE & DRAFT PONY SHOWS Tuesday, September 19, 2017 and Saturday, September 23, 2017 BEN CARPENTER BARN SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE Ross Baldner, Hershel & Virginia Bartley, Ronnie Bartley Jim Beattie, Jacob Carpenter, Ben Hasings, Denny Lukity, Therman Moody, Trudy Schmidt INFORMATION 1. Entries for the Tuesday, September 19 show must be made by Saturday, August 19, 2017 at noon. A $20.00 membership or season ticket must be purchased to make an entry. 2. Limited stalls available for horses and ponies by invitation only. No charge for stalls. 3. All stock must be in show condition. 4. All horses and ponies must be in place by 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 17, The Tuesday show will be OPEN ONLY to horses and ponies stabled on grounds. 6. The Saturday hitch classes will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandstand and are OPEN to the world. Entries to be made on day of show. 7. Stalled entries will be released at 10:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, September 23, and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2017, with clean stalls. 8. Horses and Ponies are not to be turned loose in the paddock. 9. Only seeing eye or helper dogs allowed on grounds. 10. Borrowing on Tuesday and Saturday will be allowed for unicorn, four-horse, and six horse classes. 11. Each exhibitor limited to a total of six animals unless approved by the Superintendent. Each animal must show in halter or hitch class, on Tuesday, to receive tiein fee of $30 per pony and $40 per horse. 12. No children under 10 are to be in the ring during halter classes. All youth drivers must have an adult rider to show. 13. Each exhibitor must participate in at least one hitch class on Tuesday. 14. Trailer-ins enter thru Gate #6 off Baney Rd. and park on the track, not the infield. 15. The feed gate behind the horse barn will only be open during feeding time. 16. Hitching for the Saturday show on the track must be done on the track unless only hitching 1 horse/pony. 17. Youth drivers can only drive in the youth class or adult class, but not in both. DRAFT HORSE AND DRAFT PONY HALTER BOOKS Tuesday, September 19, :00 a.m. Only Horses & Ponies stabled on grounds eligible. Entry Fee - $2.00 per Entry Ribbons Only (5 places) Plaque for Barn (Horse) Decoration Plaque for Barn (Pony) Decoration Be creative but don t block the aisle ways. BOOK A - REGISTERED HAFLINGERS 1. Mare and 2017 Foal Foal - Stud/Filly 3. Yearling Filly 4. Mare 2 years old 5. Mare 3 years old 6. Mare 4 years and over 7. Yearling Stud Colt 8. Stallion 2 years old 9. Stallion 3 years and over 10. Gelding 2 years and under 11. Gelding 3 years to 5 years 12. Gelding 6 years and over 13. Matched Pair 14. Junior Champion and Reserve - 1st and 2nd in classes 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and Senior Champion and Reserve - 1st and 2nd in classes 5, 6, 9, and Grand Champion and Reserve - 1st and 2nd in classes 13 and 14 BOOK B - GRADE DRAFT PONIES 56 AND UNDER 1. Mare and 2017 Foal Foal - Stud/Filly 3. Yearling Filly 4. Mare 2 years old 5. Mare 3 years old 6. Mare 4 years and over 7. Gelding 2 years and under 8. Gelding 3 years and over 9. Matched Pair 10. Junior Champion and Reserve - 1st and 2nd in classes 2, 3, 4, and Senior Champion and Reserve - 1st and 2nd in classes 5, 6, and Grand Champion and Reserve - 1st and 2nd in classes 10 and 11 15

16 DEPT. 101 DRAFT HORSE & PONIES 16 BOOK C - PERCHERON 1. Gelding 3 years and under 2. Gelding 4 years and over 3. Stud 2 years and over 4. Mare 4 years or over 5. Mare 2 years and under 4 years 6. Yearling Filly or Colt Foal - Stud/Filly 8. Mare and 2017 Foal 9. Matched Pair 10. Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Percheron 1st and 2nd in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Ribbon and $25 premium - Grand Champion BOOK D - BELGIAN 1. Gelding 3 years and under 2. Gelding 4 years and over 3. Stud 2 years and over 4. Mare 4 years or over 5. Mare 2 years and under 4 years 6. Yearling Filly or Colt Foal - Stud/Filly 8. Mare and 2017 Foal 9. Matched Pair 10. Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Belgian 1st and 2nd in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Ribbon and $25 premium - Grand Champion BOOK E - CLYDESDALES 1. Gelding 3 years and under 2. Gelding 4 years and over 3. Stud 2 years and over 4. Mare 4 years or over 5. Mare 2 years and under 4 years 6. Yearling Filly or Colt Foal - Stud/Filly 8. Mare and 2017 Foal 9. Matched Pair 10. Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Clydesdales 1st and 2nd in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Ribbon and $25 premium - Grand Champion BOOK F - BEST OF SHOW BOOKS C, D, & E 1. Best of Show - Grand Champion Percheron, Belgian, & Clydesdales 2. Best of Show - Grand Champion Halflinger & Grade Pony BOOK G - HALTER SHOWMANSHIP Entry Fee: $2.00 per entry 1. Draft Horse (16 yrs. & over) Ribbons Only 2. Draft Pony (16 yrs. & over) Ribbons Only 3. Draft Horse (Ages 10-15) Ribbons Only 4. Draft Pony (Ages 10-15) Ribbons Only BOOK H - DRAFT HORSE & PONY HITCH Tuesday, September 19 - Noon Coliseum Only Horses & Ponies stabled on grounds eligible. (Must Change Horse/Pony for Ladies Cart es) Entry Fee: $5.00 per entry 1. Cart - Barrel Single Draft Pony $20 $15 $10 $10 $10 2. Cart - Barrel Single Draft Horse $20 $15 $10 $10 $10 3. Cart Single Draft Pony (Men only to drive) $20 $15 $10 $10 $10 4. Cart Single Draft Horse (Men only to drive) $25 $20 $15 $10 $10 5. Cart Single Draft Pony (Ladies only to drive) $20 $15 $10 $10 $10 6. Cart Single Draft Horse (Ladies only to drive) $25 $20 $15 $10 $10 7. Youth Cart Draft Pony Only (Driver 18 yrs. & under) $20 $15 $10 $10 $5 8. Youth Cart Single Draft Horse (Driver 18 yrs. & under) $20 $15 $10 $10 $5 9. Draft Pony - Tandem Hitch $25 $20 $15 $10 $ Draft Horse - Tandem Hitch $30 $25 $20 $15 $ Draft Pony - Team Hitch (Men only to drive) $25 $20 $15 $10 $ Draft Horse - Team Hitch (Men only to drive) $30 $25 $20 $15 $ Draft Pony - Team Hitch (Ladies only to drive) $25 $20 $15 $10 $ Draft Horse - Team Hitch (Ladies only to drive) $30 $25 $20 $15 $ Draft Pony - Youth Team (Drivers 18 yrs. and under) $25 $20 $15 $10 $ Draft Horse - Unicorn Hitch $35 $30 $25 $20 $ Draft Pony - Unicorn Hitch $30 $25 $20 $15 $ Draft Horse Four-Horse Hitch $40 $35 $30 $25 $25

17 DEPT. 101 DRAFT HORSE & PONIES 19. Draft Pony Four-Pony Hitch $35 $30 $20 $15 $ Draft Horse Four-Horse Freestyle $40 $35 $30 $25 $ Draft Pony Four-Pony Freestyle $35 $30 $20 $15 $15 BOOK I - DRAFT HORSE & PONY HITCH Saturday, September 23-11:00 a.m. Grandstand - Open to the World No early entries - day of show only. Entry Fee: $5.00 per entry (Must Change Horse/Pony for Ladies Cart es) No miniature horses/ponys All Department Rules apply to this show also 1. Cart Single Draft Pony (Men only to drive) $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 2. Cart Single Draft Horse (Men only to drive) $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 3. Cart Single Draft Pony (Ladies only to drive) $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 4. Cart Single Draft Horse (Ladies only to drive) $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 5. Youth Cart Single Draft Pony (Drivers 18 yrs. and under) $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 6. Youth Cart Single Draft Horse (Drivers 18 yrs. and under) $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 7. Draft Pony Tandem Hitch $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 8. Draft Horse Tandem Hitch $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 9. Draft Pony Team Hitch $35 $30 $25 $20 $ Draft Horse Team Hitch $40 $35 $30 $25 $ Draft Pony - Youth Team Hitch (Drivers 18 yrs. and under) $35 $30 $25 $20 $ Draft Horse - Youth Team Hitch (Drivers 18 yrs. and under) $40 $35 $30 $25 $ Draft Pony Unicorn Hitch $40 $35 $30 $25 $ Draft Horse Unicorn Hitch $45 $40 $35 $30 $ Draft Pony Four-Pony Hitch $45 $40 $30 $25 $ Draft Horse Four-Horse Hitch $50 $45 $40 $35 $ Draft Pony Six-Pony Hitch $55 $50 $45 $40 $ Draft Horse Six-Horse Hitch $60 $55 $50 $45 $ Draft Pony or Draft Horse - Four-Pony or Horse Hitch (Free Style Driving) $45 $40 $30 $25 $20 For Information Contact: Ben Carpenter Show Chairman Entry Blank for this Dept. - Page 57 STABLE-IN FUN SHOW Sunday, September 17, :30 p.m. Coliseum Sign up will be the day of the show. Limit of 3 entries or less per farm Various riding and relay classes based on time ASHLAND COUNTY FAIR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DRAFT PONY PULL OPEN TO THE WORLD Friday, September 22, :00 p.m. Coliseum Always fun for everyone, plan to attend! (Central Ohio Draft Pony Pulling Club, LLC rules will apply with Fair Board having final say) For Information Contact: Ben Carpenter

18 DEPT. 103 DAIRY CATTLE 18 DAIRY CATTLE Monday September 18, :00 a.m. JEFF JACOBS BARN SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE Charlene Fliger, Brian Funk, Donald Kaeser, Howard McConnell Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. ENTRY FEE - $3.00 per entry and a $20.00 membership or season ticket. Entry fee must be paid with entry. NO STRAW FURNISHED Entry limited to two in each class per exhibitor All premium checks must be cashed by Octobr 31, 2017 or they are then null and void. All premiums will be forfeited if an entry is removed before the excused time. All Dairy livestock must be in place by 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, Open class dairy will be released Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. No tie rail space shall be used for storage space unless space is not in use. Refer to Rule 3 in Rules and Regulations. STRAW MUST BE USED AS THE TOP LAYER OF BEDDING SAWDUST MAY BE USED NO PAPER BEDDING All trucks or trailers left on Fairgrounds during Fair week MUST be parked in lot across Baney Road. NO HORNS ALLOWED ON ANY ANIMAL RULES 1. The base dates in determining the classes in which animals should be shown are listed in class description. 2. To be eligible for competition, whether single or in groups, animals must be bona fide property of exhibitors, except where otherwise specified. Certificates of registration or transfer showing ownership must be produced by the exhibitor if requested by the superintendent of cattle. In the class for produce of dam, animals need not be owned by the exhibitor. 3. The owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder of the animal. 4. Firms and co-partnerships entering animals for competition must be in existence sixty days prior to the date of closing entries, and in all cases must be bona fide. Affidavits of the age of the firms may be required by the management. Firms and copartnerships entered into for show purposes will not be recognized by the association, but cattle bred by a member of the firm or company shall be considered as bred by the company. Should temporary sale or transfer of a show animal be discovered, the exhibitor and proper owner may be barred from any and all future shows. 5. Every female over twenty-four months old must have produced a living calf within twelve months or prove to be with calf. A freemartin heifer shall be barred from showing until she has become of age as to have proven a breeder. 6. Any exhibitor making a false or misleading statement, exhibiting cattle that have been artificially fitted or treated, showing an animal out of proper class, substituting one animal for another without proper correction of records at the cattle superintendent s office before entering the ring, or for any other dishonorable practice, shall forfeit all premiums. If payment to exhibitor has been made before the evidence is given that such violations have occurred, the exhibitor must refund the premium money so forfeited to the Ashland County Fair Board of the State of Ohio or be barred from showing at the Ashland County Fair in the future. 7. The judge may, in his opinion, require any cow to be milked while in the ring or before the awards are made. 8. All animals must be shown in their proper classes. 9. Judges may not award a prize to any unworthy exhibit. It is the intention of the management that no premium or distinction of any kind shall be given any animal that is not deserving. 10. Open Dairy judging will be held Monday, September at 9:00 a.m. 11. Produce of dam shall consist of two females of any age - the produce of one cow. 12. Exhibitors must specify on entry blank the number of animals entered. 13. Purity of blood as established by pedigree, symmetry, size, early maturity, and general characteristics of several breeds of all animals to be considered. The judge will make proper allowance for age, feeding, and other circumstances. 14. All animals will be health inspected before they are placed in the barn. 15. Registration papers must be accessible. 16. Each breed to be shown separately for champion. 17. Do not make entries in Championship classes. 18. Entries in each class must be in the show ring within ten minutes following the first call. 19. Any individual or group wishing to donate a trophy in any class in any breed, may do so (except championship classes). Trophy must be purchased through the Fair Board to insure uniformity. 20. Any registered Jr. Fair Dairy Female is eligible for open class upon payment of entry fee by deadline date.

19 DEPT. 103 DAIRY CATTLE 21. Exhibitors MUST keep pens and aisles clean and in order, along with keeping their animals on exhibit clean and well cared for, as a part of their contribution to the Ashland County Fair. Exhibitors must place manure outside of building in area provided for loading. Manure must not be left on ramp or platform. Exhibitors neglecting to do this will be warned for the first offense. Premiums and special awards won shall be forfeited for further neglect and lack of cooperation ASHLAND COUNTY DAIRY PRODUCT SALE COMMITTEE Kent McGovern - President, Dave Cornish, Nanette Flickinger, Brian Funk, Kent McGovern, Andrew Motter, Rhonda Motter On Monday, September 18, 2017 at 12:30 p.m., the Ashland County Junior Fair Dairy Cattle Promoters will hold their annual auction in the Coliseum. Items to be sold are handcrafted by local artisans and craftsmen and will be on display in the dairy barn before the sale. The proceeds will be used to reward those youth showing Dairy in Intermediate Senior Yearling born 12/1/15-2/28/16 $20 $15 $12 $8 $7 14. Senior Yearling born 9/1/15-11/30/16 $20 $15 $12 $8 $7 15. JUNIOR CHAMPION PLAQUE 16. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION PLAQUE 17. GRAND CHAMPION PLAQUE 18. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PLAQUE 19. SUPREME HEIFER-ALL BREEDS $ SUPREME COW-ALL BREEDS $50 Must have one lactation 21. Best Three Females-Bred, owned and shown by exhibitor $15 $12 $9 22. Produce of Dam $15 $12 $9 Groups consist of two females, any age, the produce of one cow. 23. Mother-Daughter $15 $12 $9 24. Best Udder of the Show ROSETTE BOOK B - JERSEYS BOOK C - AYRSHIRES BOOK D - GUERNSEYS BOOK E - BROWN SWISS BOOK F - MILKING SHORTHORN BOOK A - HOLSTEINS All showmanship classes will show first and will be run and sponsored by each breed. 1. Cow, 2 years and born 9/1/14-8/31/15 $30 $25 $20 2. Cow, 3 years and born 9/1/13-8/31/14 $30 $25 $20 3. Cow, 4 years and born 9/1/12-8/31/13 $30 $25 $20 4. Cow, 5 years and born before 8/31/12 $30 $25 $20 5. Dry Cow $30 $25 $20 6. SENIOR CHAMPION PLAQUE 7. RESERVE SR CHAMPION PLAQUE 8. Junior Heifer Calf born 3/1/17 $20 $15 $12 $8 $7 $6 $5 9. Intermediate Heifer Calf born 12/1/16-2/28/17 $20 $15 $12 $8 $7 $6 $5 10. Senior Heifer Calf born 9/1/16-11/30/16 $20 $15 $12 $8 $7 $6 $5 11. Intermediate Summer Yearling born 6/1/16-8/31/16 $20 $15 $12 $8 $7 12. Junior Yearling born 3/1/16-5/31/16 $20 $15 $12 $8 $7 NEW FOR 2017 MILKING ANIMALS WILL SHOW BEFORE HEIFER CLASSES THIS YEAR For Information Contact: Jeff Jacobs, Barn Superintendent Entry Blank for this Dept. - Page 57 19

20 DEPT. 104 BEEF CATTLE BEEF CATTLE Thursday 12:30pm September 21, 2017 (Showing in Coliseum) WES FLIGER BARN SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE Jacob Carpenter, Susan Denbow, Charlene Fliger, Walt Graven, Donald Kaeser, Kristine LaFever, Melvin Reisinger, Marty Wesner Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. ENTRY FEE - $5.00 per entry and a $20.00 membership or season ticket. Entry fee must be paid with entry. STRAW OR SAWDUST MUST BE USED AS BEDDING. NO PAPER BEDDING. See Barn Supt. for bedding and barn regulations! Entries limited to two per class per any firm, farm, partnership, or family living in one house - this applies only in open class. All entries received after barn is full will be returned. All exhibitors must be prepared to show certificates of registration when called for. Failure forfeits right to show or awards. No horns allowed. Bull that is over eight months old must have a ring in its nose. All animals could be subject to vet check. Any beef breed of less than five shall be entered in All Other Breeds. Any beef breed of five or more head will show as a breed or book. Beef Cattle may be brought in Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from noon until 10 p.m. Beef livestock will be released at midnight, Saturday, after the closing of the Fair. Market Beef/Sale Livestock will be released at time of sale. All trucks or trailers left on Fairgrounds during Fair week MUST be parked in lot across Baney Road. $20.00 Award in each book for: Grand Champion Bull Grand Champion Female $15.00 Award in each book for: Reserve Grand Champion Bull Reserve Grand Champion Female BOOK A - SIMMENTAL 1. Junior Bull Calf after 1/1/17 2. Senior Bull Calf 9/1/16-12/31/16 3. Summer Yearling Bull 5/1/16-8/31/16 4. Junior Yearling Bull 1/11/16-4/30/16 5. Bull 3/1/15-12/31/15 6. GRAND CHAMPION BULL 7. RES. GRAND CHAMP. BULL 8. Two Bulls owned by exhibitor $30 $20 $30 $20 $30 $20 $30 $20 $30 $20 $20 $15 $30 $20 $12 9. Jr. Heifer Calf after 1/1/17 $30 $20 $ Sr. Heifer Calf 9/1/16-12/31/16 $30 $20 $ Later Summer Yearling Heifer 7/1/16-8/31/16 $30 $20 $ Summer Yearling Heifer 5/1/16-6/30/16 $30 $20 $ Spring Yearling Heifer 3/1/16-4/30/16 $30 $20 $ Junior Yearling Heifer 1/1/16-2/28/16 $30 $20 $ *Female 5/1/15-12/31/15 $30 $20 $ *Female 1/1/15-4/30/15 $30 $20 $ *Aged Cow before 1/15 $30 $20 $ GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE $ RES. GRAND CHAMP. FEMALE $ **Cow and Calf (No steers) $30 $20 $ ***Pair of Females $30 $20 $ ***Pair of Calves - 1 Bull 1 & 2 and/or 1 Heifer 9 & 10 $30 $20 $12 * 15, 16, & 17. Cow must have calved at least once. ** 20. Cow must also be entered in a female class. Cow/Calf - Calf must be the cow s most recent natural calf and still be nursing on the day of the show. *** 21 & 22. Must be owned and entered by exhibitor. Pair must be entered in same Book. BOOK B - ANGUS BOOK C - MAINE ANJOU BOOK D - LIMOUSIN BOOK E - CHIANINA BOOK F - CROSSBRED BOOK G - HEREFORD BOOK H - SHORTHORN BOOK I- ALL OTHER PUREBRED BEEF BREEDS (please specify breed) For Information Contact: Wes Fliger, Barn Superintendent Entry Blank for this Dept. - Page 57

21 DEPT. 105 SHEEP SHEEP Wednesday September 20, :00 a.m. Allen Lifer BARN SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE Doug Kirkpatrick, Sherri Nelson, Mark Rafeld, Dave Snyder, Amy Stoner, Ken Stoner Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. ENTRY FEE - 10 percent of first place premium per entry per class entered and a $20.00 membership or season ticket. Entry fee must be paid with entry. Pens will be assigned. No pens shall be used for storing feed. No beddng will be furnished. Straw or Shavings can be used for bedding. No market animals allowed in breeding barn. A limit of two entries in single classes and one in groups for any firm, farm, partnership, or family living in one house - this applies only in open class. Absolutely no animals to be on the grounds before 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14. All entries must be in place by 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, Entries will be checked against animals brought to the fair Sunday 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. All exhibitors must be present. No changes will be made after this time. Sheep will be judged and shown Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. All entries will be released at 10:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, September 23, 2017 and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, Competition open to Ohio. All sheep must be recorded to registry. Entries will be closed when sheep barn is filled. All premiums will be forfeited if an entry is removed before the excused time. Exhibitors Young Flock must consist of sheep owned by the exhibitor and include one yearling ram or lamb ram, two yearling ewes, and two ewe lambs. All Animals must be presented clean and show ring ready, which will be determined by the Sheep Committee. The blankets shall be off all sheep on the day of the show allowing spectators to see all animals. All animals to be owned and have transfers recorded at least 30 days prior to first day of fair. Exhibitors must specify on entry blank the number of animals entered. Exhibitor must keep their pens and aisle clean, including trimming area. Best decorated and maintained exhibit will be awarded. All trucks or trailers left on Fairgrounds during Fair week must be parked in lot across Baney Road. Contagious Ecthyma (Sore Mouth) -- to protect your sheep flocks from contagious ecthyma (sore mouth), the Division of Animal Industry recommends that all sheep be vaccinated six weeks prior to entering the exhibition circuit. The vaccination should be done by and in accordance with the recommendations of your veterinarian. Mandatory presence of animals in show ring in classes 1-9. BOOK A - MERINO 1. Ram, 1 yr. and under 2 $11 $10 $9 $5 $4 2. Ram Lamb $11 $10 $9 $5 $4 3. Pair Ram Lambs $11 $9 $7 $5 4. CHAMPION MALE (No entry) $10 5. Ewe, 1 yr. and under 2 $11 $10 $9 $5 $4 6. Pair Year Ewes $11 $10 $9 $5 7. Ewe Lamb $11 $10 $9 $5 $4 8. Pair Ewe Lambs $11 $9 $7 $5 9. CHAMPION FEMALE (No entry) $ Exhibitors Young Flock $11 $9 $7 $5 11. Pen 4 Lambs (Each Sex) $11 $9 $7 $5 BOOK B - SHROPSHIRE BOOK C - CORRIEDALE BOOK D - SOUTHDOWN BOOK E - HAMPSHIRES BOOK F - DORSET - HORNED & POLLED BOOK G - SUFFOLK BOOK H - RAMBOUILLET BOOK I - CHEVIOT BOOK J - MONTADALE BOOK K - BABY DOLL SOUTHDOWN BOOK L - NATURAL COLORED BOOK M - ALL OTHER BREEDS - MEAT BOOK N - ALL OTHER BREEDS - WOOL BOOK O - COMMERCIAL/CROSSBREED EWES ONLY Entry Blank for this Dept. - Page 57 21

22 DEPT. 107 DAIRY GOATS 22 DAIRY GOATS Saturday September 23, :00 a.m. SUSAN DENBOW BARN SUPERINTENDENT MIKE DEATON SHOW CHAIRMAN BECKY DEATON SHOW SECRETARY COMMITTEE Mary Dignin, Tom Dignin, Wes Fliger, Robin Horn, Randy Keener, Bill Dillard Entries may be made through 9:00 a.m. the day of the show. Pre-entries made before show deadline are appreciated. ENTRY FEE - $3.00 per entry. Entry fee must be paid with entry. All entrants will also be required to pay the daily gate admission. ALL BUCK GOATS BARRED FROM GROUNDS No limit on entries per class per exhibitor. Only two placings per class per exhibitor shall be paid premiums. The Open Junior and Senior Doe Show will be sanctioned separately by the American Dairy Goat Association. ADGA Rules shall govern, show not subject to change. See Health Regulations in front of book. There will be a visual inspection of all goats. Questionable animals will be examined by a veterinarian. NOTE: This will be a one day show and go. Goats can show off the trailer. Some pens will be available on a first come basis. No bedding will be furnished. Exhibitors must clean pen prior to leaving. There will be NO milkout before judging. Animals may be checked in on Friday, September 22, 2017 between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. All animals must be checked in & in place by 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 23, All animals must be ADGA registered. All goats must have a legible ear or tail web tattoo. Papers will be checked - ADGA Rules apply. The secretary will accept original registration of animal or stamped duplicate under 6 months of age. All premiums must be cashed by October 31, 2017 or they are then null and void. NO TRAILERS TO BE LEFT INSIDE FAIR GATES. Senior doe classes of each breed will show 1st, followed by Junior doe classes. SR. GRAND CHAMPION - best of first in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (in each breed) - ROSETTE JR. GRAND CHAMPION - best of first in classes 11, 12, 13 (in each breed) - ROSETTE BOOK A - ALPINE Description 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1. Yearling in milk under 2 years $10 $8 $6 $4 2. Jr. Doe, 2 years & under 3 years $10 $8 $6 $4 3. Mature Doe 3 years $10 $8 $6 $4 4. Mature Doe 4 years $10 $8 $6 $4 5. Mature Doe 5 years and over $10 $8 $6 $4 6. SENIOR GRAND CHAMPION ROSETTE (no entry) 7. SENIOR RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ROSETTE (no entry) 8. CHAMPION CHALLENGE $10 $8 $6 $4 All Champions of record ROSETTE ($3.00 entry fee) 9. Best udder $10 $8 $6 $4 10. SENIOR DOE BEST OF SHOW (All Breeds) RIBBON (no entry) 11. Jr. Kid 4/1/2017 to Fair Time $10 $8 $6 $4 12. Sr. Kid 1/1/2017 to 3/31/2017 $10 $8 $6 $4 13. Yearling not in milk $10 $8 $6 $4 14. JUNIOR GRAND CHAMPION ROSETTE (no entry) 15. JUNIOR RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION ROSETTE (no entry) 16. JUNIOR DOE BEST OF SHOW (All Breeds) RIBBON (no entry) BOOK B - LA MANCHA BOOK C - NIGERIAN DWARF BOOK D - NUBIAN BOOK E - OBERHASLI BOOK F - SAANEN BOOK G - TOGGENBURG BOOK H - RECORDED GRADES For Information Contact: Susan Denbow Barn Superintendent Mike Deaton Show Chairman Thank you to our 2016 Sponsors 511 Feed Seed and Supply Ober Power Farm Town and Country Co-Op Entry Blank for this Dept. - Page 57 ADGA membership number must be included on Entry Form.

23 DEPT. 109 RABBITS/CAVIES RABBITS/CAVIES OFFICIAL AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION SANCTIONED SHOW P.O. Box 5667 Bloomington, IL Membership Dues: Adults - $20.00 per year, 3 yrs. $50.00 Youth - $12.00 per year, 3 yrs. $30.00 Combination Husband/Wife - $30.00 per yr., 3 yrs. $75.00 Single Adult Family - $20.00 plus $5.00 per youth per year, 3 yrs. $50.00 plus $10.00 per youth Husband/Wife Family - $30.00 plus $5.00 per youth per year, 3 yrs. $75.00 plus $10.00 per youth ARBA National Convention Indianapolis, IN September 28, October 5, 2017 This will be an all breeds show sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc. and American Cavy Breeders Association. A complete list of breeds and entry form may be obtained at the Fair Secretary s Office or by mailing a request with a SASE to:ashland County Fair 2042 Claremont Avenue Ashland, Ohio SHOW RULES The latest rules of the ARBA will govern this show. Filing an entry blank indicates acceptance of same. All rabbits/cavies must be permanently earmarked.specify Breed, Variety, Sex, and Age, and Ear Tattoo/Tag number when making entries. ARBA number must be on entry to receive Grand Champion Legs. The following breeds will be sanctioned: Californian, Flemish Giant, Holland Lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, New Zealand, Polish, Satin and Thrianta. Those wishing to sanction other breeds may do so. The Fair Board cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to stock; however, reasonable precautions will be taken for protection. RABBIT/CAVY Show & Go Sunday September 17, 2017 Check in Starts 7:30 a.m. Judging 9:00 a.m. SUSAN DENBOW BARN SUPERINTENDENT PHIL METZGER SHOW SUPERINTENDENT BECKY MILKS SHOW SECRETARY COMMITTEE Mike Deaton, Sherri Nelson Entries may be made through 8:00 a.m. the day of the show. Pre-entries made before show deadline are appreciated. ENTRY FEE - $2.00 per rabbit/cavy Entry fee must be paid with entry. All premiums must be cashed by October 31, 2017 or they are then null and void. Sanctioned Breed Premiums (10 or more must compete): Best of Breed - $5.00 Best Opposite of Breed - $3.00 Best of Show - Trophy Reserve Best of Show - Trophy For Information Contact: Mike Deateon Susan Denbow Building Superintendent Becky Milks NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE FAIR GATES 23

24 DEPT. 110 POULTRY POULTRY Monday September 18, :00 a.m. MIKE DEATON BARN SUPERINTENDENT Trophies will be awarded for: Champion Large Male, Champion Large Female, Champion Bantam Male, and Champion Bantam Female. Section 1 - Large Fowl AMERICAN 24 COMMITTEE Becky Deaton, Terry McConnell, Ronald Miller. Craig & Michelle Miller, Amy & Chad Thompson, Tara Stryker, Bill Dillard Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. ENTRY FEE -$1.00 per head and a $20.00 membership/season ticket. Entry fee must be paid with entry. Please send Poultry entries to: Ashland County Fair, 2042 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, OH Due to limited space, the show superintendent reserves the right to return entries. Cooping capacity is 600. Maximum of two entries per class per exhibitor. Each exhibitor is limited to 200 birds. All poultry must be pullorum tested. Specify on entry blank whether large fowl or bantams or pigeons. All fowl must be in place Saturday, September 16, 2017 by 10:00 p.m. Cooping, feed, water cups, and care furnished by show superintendent. All diseased birds will be removed promptly and the owner contacted as to the disposal of the bird. This is a classified show. Exhibitors need not be present for judging. American Standard Rules apply to all entries. Exhibits will be released 7:00 a.m. Sunday, September 24. Poultry barn will be locked Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Sunday, September 24. Poultry and pigeons must be picked up by 2:00 p.m. Sunday. No early release! Only breeds listed may be entered. Show management reserves the right to double coop birds if necessary. The Fair Board cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to poultry or pigeons, however, reasonable precautions will be taken for protection. Poultry Building will close each evening at 10:00 p.m. Premiums: 1. Cock $3 $2 $1 2. Hen $3 $2 $1 3. Cockerel $3 $2 $1 4. Pullet $3 $2 $1 Book AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AI AJ AK AL AM AN AO AP AQ AR AS AT AU BA BB BC BD BE BF BG BH BI CA CB CC CD CE CF CG CH CI Barred Rock White Rock Buff Rock Silver Penciled Rock Partridge Rock Columbian Rock White Wyandotte Black Wyandotte Silver Laced Wyandotte Partridge Wyandotte Buff Wyandotte Columbian Wyandotte Golden Wyandotte Silver Penciled Wyandotte Single Comb Rhode Island Red Rose Comb Rhode Island Red Buckeye Black Giant White Giant New Hampshire Dominique ASIATIC Light Brahma Dark Brahma Buff Brahma White Cochin Partridge Cochin Black Cochin Buff Cochin Black Langshan White Langshan ENGLISH White Cornish Dark Cornish White Lace Red Cornish Buff Orpington Black Orpington White Orpington Speckled Sussex Dorking Australorp

25 DEPT. 110 POULTRY MEDITERRANEAN Section 2 - Bantam DA DB DC DD DE DF DG DH DI DJ DK DL DM DN DO DP EA EB EC ED EE EF EG EH FA FB FC FD FE FF Single Comb Light Brown Leghorn Rose Comb Light Brown Leghorn Single Comb Dark Brown Leghorn Rose Comb Dark Brown Leghorn Single Comb White Leghorn Rose Comb White Leghorn Buff Leghorn Black Leghorn White Minorca Single Comb Black Minorca Rose Comb Black Minorca Buff Minorca Blue Andalusian Single Comb Ancona Rose Comb Ancona Buttercup HAMBURG Silver Spangled Hamburg Golden Spangled Hamburg Silver Penciled Hamburg Gold Penciled Hamburg White Hamburg Black Hamburg Silver Campines Golden Campines POLISH Golden Polish Silver Polish White Polish Buff Lace Polish White Crested Black Polish Any Other Variety Polish Book IA IB IC ID IE IF IG IH II IJ IK IL IM IN IO IP IQ JA JB JC JD JE JF JG KA KB KC AMERICAN Barred Rock White Rock Buff Rock Columbian Rock Partridge Rock Silver Penciled Rock Single Comb Rhode Island Red Rose Comb Rhode Island Red White Wyandotte Buff Wyandotte Partridge Wyandotte Silver Lace Wyandotte Black Wyandotte Silver Penciled Wyandotte Columbian Wyandotte Golden Wyandotte New Hampshire ASIATIC Light Brahma Dark Brahma Buff Brahma White Cochin Black Cochin Buff Cochin Partridge Cochin ENGLISH Dark Cornish White Cornish White Laced Red Cornish ORIENTAL MEDITERRANEAN GA GB HA HB HC HD HE Black Sumatra Yokohama FRENCH Mottled Houdan Ameraucana Araucana Any Other Variety Clean Legged Large Fowl Any Other Variety Feather Legged Large Fowl LA LB LC LD LE LF MA MB MC Single Comb Light Brown Leghorn Rose Comb Light Brown Leghorn Single Comb Dark Brown Leghorn Rose Comb Dark Brown Leghorn Single Comb White Leghorn Rose Comb White Leghorn HAMBURG Silver Spangled Hamburg Gold Penciled Hamburg Silver Penciled Hamburg 25

26 DEPT. 110 POULTRY NA NB NC ND NE OA OB OC OD OE OF OG PA PB PC PD PE PF PG QA QB QC QD QE QF QG QH QI QJ QK QL QM QN QO QP QQ QR QS QT POLISH White Crested Black Polish Buff Lace Polish White Polish Golden Polish Silver Polish GAME Silver Duckling Modern Game Black Breasted Red Modern Game White Modern Game Black Modern Game Brown Red Modern Game Red Pyle Modern Game Any Other Variety Modern Game OLD ENGLISH Silver Duckling Old English Black Breasted Red Old English White Old English Black Old English Brown Red Old English Red Pyle Old English Any Other Variety Old English ORNAMENTAL Silver Seabright Gold Seabright Black Rosecomb White Rosecomb Blue Rosecomb Any Other Variety of Rosecomb White Silkie Black Silkie Buff Silkie Partridge Silkie Any Other Variety of Silkie Mille Fleur Black Japanese White Japanese Black Tailed White Japanese Antwerp Belgian Black Sumatra Araucana Any Other Variety Clean Leg Bantam Any Other Variety Feather Leg Bantam Section 3 - Pigeons Premiums: 1. Old Cock $3 $2 $1 2. Old Hen $3 $2 $1 3. Young Cock $3 $2 $1 4. Young Hen $3 $2 $1 RA RB RC RD RE RF RG RH RI RJ RK RL RM RN RO RP RQ RR RS RT RU RV RW RX Kings Modenas German Beauty Homers Racing Homers Parlors Rollers Tipplers Helmets Nuns Tumblers Hungarians Old Dutch Capuchines Archangels Carriers Lahores Jacobins Baldhead Rollers Oriental Frills Pouters Fantails Barbs Trumpeters ChineseOwls A.O.V - Recognized Breeds Best Utility Best Flying Best Fancy Cock Best Fancy Hen SPECIAL AWARDS Trophy Trophy Trophy Trophy For Information Contact: Mike Deaton Barn Superintendent Entry Blank for this Dept - see page 61 26

27 DEPT. 111 GRAIN/SEED/POT./VEG. GRAIN/SEED/POTATO/VEGETABLE Sunday September 17, 2017 Judging at 9:00 a.m. Building will be closed during judging. SUSAN STAKE BUILDING SUPERVISOR SHOW COMMITTEE Carolyn Beck, Marla Garrison, Phyllis Hiller, Ray Hiller, Howard McConnell, Terry McConnell, Lauren Smith, Carol Spreng, Jean Stauffer, Joan Stauffer, Don Stiner Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. Entry Fee - $20.00 membership ticket to be purchased or shown when making entry. One Entry Per Competition limited to Ashland County. All exhibits must be in place and completed by 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, All seed and grain exhibits to be in clear glass container, having one inch of empty space. Children under 18 years of age may enter under their parents membership ticket. NO DISPLAY SHALL BE REMOVED UNTIL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 AT 9:00 P.M., CARRY OUT ONLY IN HANDS - 11:00 P.M. IN VEHI- CLES. Building will be open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24 to remove articles. All premiums must be cashed by Octobr 31, 2017 or they are then null and void. ALL PRODUCTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT MUST BE GROWN IN 2017 except Clover Seed, Shelled Corn, Soybeans, and Buckwheat. THIS IS A MUST! Product should be grown by person entering. Rosettes will be given to Grand Champion Hay, Straw, Corn, Potatoes, Squash, Pumpkins, Apples, and Sunflower. *NOTE: If entering Any Variety or Any Other in a class, you must write the actual name of the variety on the entry tag once it is picked up from the office before delivering to Grange. BOOK A - GRAIN In clear glass quart jars One inch below top of jar 1. Medium Clover Seed $3.00 $2.00 $ Timothy Seed $3.00 $2.00 $ Hopewell Wheat $3.00 $2.00 $ Pioneer Wheat $3.00 $2.00 $ Freedom Wheat $3.00 $2.00 $ Croplan Wheat $3.00 $2.00 $ Wheat (*Any Variety) $3.00 $2.00 $ Ogle Oats $3.00 $2.00 $ Armour Oats $3.00 $2.00 $ Oats (*Any Variety) $3.00 $2.00 $ Barley $3.00 $2.00 $ Speltz $3.00 $2.00 $ Shelled Corn (2016) $3.00 $2.00 $ Shelled Corn (2017) not dried $3.00 $2.00 $ Pioneer Soybeans $3.00 $2.00 $ Defiance Soybeans $3.00 $2.00 $ Soybeans (*Any Other) $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Grains in Sheaf (Present Year) To be shown in sheaves 2 diameter at center and 20 long will be judged on quality of grain. (No roots) 18. Oats in Straw $3.00 $2.00 $ Wheat in Straw $3.00 $2.00 $ Wheat in Straw (bearded) $3.00 $2.00 $ Soybeans (6 stalks with $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 bean pods) BOOK B - HAY EXHIBIT This exhibit is a part of the Ashland County Fair to permit and encourage the display of samples of one of the county s most important crops. Displays will be in 3 1/2 pound samples taken from the crops as they are harvested, according to the following premium list. All entries must be securely tied with tags attached, or exhibit will be disqualified. 1. Alfalfa (50%-90%) first cutting $3.00 $2.00 $ Alfalfa 2nd & 3rd cutting, 90% $3.00 $2.00 $ Alfalfa and grass mixed (less than 50% Alfalfa) $3.00 $2.00 $ Clover (90% or more) 1st cut $3.00 $2.00 $ Clover (90% or more) 2nd cut $3.00 $2.00 $ Heavy mixed Clover $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 (50%-90%) 7. Light mixed (under 50% $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 legumes) 8. Timothy (90% or more) $3.00 $2.00 $ Grand Champion (No Entry) Rosette BOOK C - STRAW EXHIBIT Displays will be in 3 1/2 pound samples taken from the crops as they are harvested, according to the following premium list. All entries must be securely tied with tags attached, or exhibit will be disqualified. 1. Wheat Straw $3.00 $2.00 $ Oats Straw $3.00 $2.00 $ Grand Champion (No Entry) Rosette 27

28 DEPT. 111 GRAIN/SEED/POT./VEG. 28 BOOK D - CORN Exhibit to consist of 10 ears Must write name/number of variety on Entry Tag 1. Pioneer $3.00 $2.00 $ DeKalb $3.00 $2.00 $ Doebler s $3.00 $2.00 $ Northrup King $3.00 $2.00 $ Moews $3.00 $2.00 $ Croplan $3.00 $2.00 $ Garst $3.00 $2.00 $ Wensink $3.00 $2.00 $ Seed Consultants $3.00 $2.00 $ Flint Ornamental Corn $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 (Smooth Kernel) with Husks 11. Dent Ornamental Corn $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 with Husks 12. *Any other named variety $3.00 $2.00 $ Best Ear of Corn $3.00 $2.00 $ Longest Ear of Field Corn $3.00 $2.00 $ Heaviest Ear of Corn by weight $3.00 $2.00 $ Tallest Stalk of Corn $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 with Ears Attached 17. Grand Champion (No Entry) $3.00 Rosette BOOK E - POPCORN AND SWEET CORN Exhibit to consist of 10 ears 1. Large Yellow Type Popcorn $3.00 $2.00 $ Large White Rice $3.00 $2.00 $ Australian Hulless $3.00 $2.00 $ *Any other named variety $3.00 $2.00 $ White Sweet Corn $3.00 $2.00 $ Yellow Sweet Corn $3.00 $2.00 $ Bi-color Sweet Corn $3.00 $2.00 $ Pint Shelled White Popcorn $3.00 $2.00 $ Pint Shelled Yellow Popcorn $3.00 $2.00 $ Pint Shelled Red Popcorn $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 BOOK F - POTATOES Potato exhibits to be shown in 1/2 peck baskets except Katahdin $3.00 $2.50 $ Kennebec $3.00 $2.50 $ Yukon Gold $3.00 $2.50 $ Russett $3.00 $2.50 $ Red Norland $3.00 $2.50 $ Red Pontiac $3.00 $2.50 $ Blue Mechanic $3.00 $2.50 $ Fingerling $3.00 $2.50 $ *Any other named variety $3.00 $2.50 $ Largest Potato by weight (1potato) $3.00 $2.50 $ Potato Display - 3 varieties $3.00 $2.50 $ per plate, name the varieties 12. Plate of 5 Sweet Potato/Yams $3.00 $2.50 $ Plate of 5 Heaviest Sweet $3.00 $2.50 $1.50 Potatoes by weight 14. Heaviest Single Sweet Potato $3.00 $2.50 $1.50 by weight 15. Grand Champion (No Entry) $3.00 Rosette BOOK G - SQUASH 1. Acorn Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Butternut Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Orange Hubbard Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Hubbard Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Sweet Dumpling Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Zucchini Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Banana Squash - Pink $3.00 $2.00 $ Crookneck Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Cushaw Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Spaghetti Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Straight neck Summer Squash $3.00 $2.00 $ Squash (*Any other variety) $3.00 $2.00 $ Largest Atlantic Pumpkin $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 by weight NOTE Atlantic Giants are Squash even though sometimes listed in seed catalogs as Pumpkins - Must be entered under Squash. 14. Largest Squash by weight $4.00 $2.50 $2.00 under 100# 15. Largest Squash by weight $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 over 100# 16. Gourd Display - Your box $4.00 $3.00 $ x 18 x 18 inside dimensions 17. Longest Gourd any variety $3.00 $2.00 $ Imprinted Zucchini Squash $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 (Ashland County Fair 2017) Scratch in the above on a zucchini when the squash is young. Be sure it is wide enough to be seen as the squash grows. 19. Largest Zucchini by weight $3.00 $2.00 $ Grand Champion (No Entry) Rosette BOOK H - PUMPKIN Pumpkins have hard ribbed stems. Squash have round, soft, fleshy stems. Cinderella s have soft stems. 1. Sweet Pumpkin under 5 lbs. $3.00 $2.00 $ Sweet Pumpkin under 10 lbs. $3.00 $2.00 $ Field Pumpkin under 10 lbs. $3.00 $2.00 $ Field Pumpkin lbs. $3.00 $2.00 $ Field Pumpkin lbs. $3.00 $2.00 $ Field Pumpkin over 50 lbs. $3.00 $2.00 $ Cinderella Pumpkin $3.00 $2.00 $1.50

29 DEPT. 111 GRAIN/SEED/POT./VEG. 8. Carved Pumpkin Face $4.00 $3.00 $ Decorated Pumpkin Face $4.00 $3.00 $ White Pumpkin Face $4.00 $3.00 $ Little Pumpkin Pyramid - $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Your Box 1 x 12 x 12 inside dimensions 12. Pumpkin and Squash Display $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Display of 6 total (Name Variety), 4 Different Squash, 1 field pumpkin, 1 sweet pumpkin 13. Grand Champion (No Entry) Rosette (Hard stem field pumpkin) BOOK I - OTHER VEGETABLES *Onions to be shown with skins on (unskinned). 1. Head Round Cabbage $3.00 $2.00 $ Head Flat Cabbage $3.00 $2.00 $ Head Red Cabbage $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 (round or flat) 4. Plate of 5 Table Beets $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Yellow Onions* $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 White Onions* $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Red Onions* $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Largest Onions* $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Garlic Bulbs $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Red Tomatoes $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Yellow Tomatoes $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Pink Tomatoes $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Roma Tomatoes $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 10 Red Cherry $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Tomatoes with stems 15. Plate of 10 Yellow Cherry $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Tomatoes with stems 16. Plate of 3 Heaviest Tomatoes $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 by weight 17. Plate of 10 Salad Tomatoes $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 with stems 18. Plate of 10 Red Pear $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Tomatoes with stems 19. Plate of 10 Yellow Pear $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Tomatoes with stems 20. Plate of 10 Grape $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Tomatoes with stems 21. Tiniest Tomatoes in egg $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 carton (12 count) with stems 22. Head of Broccoli $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Red Bell Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Other Red Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Yellow Bell Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Other Yellow Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Green Bell Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 3 Other Green Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Habanero Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Jalapeno Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Purple Peppers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Different Colored $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Peppers 33. Plate of 5 Parsnips $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Carrots Topped $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Purple Turnips $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Kohlrabi $3.00 $2.00 $ Head Cauliflower $3.00 $2.00 $ Bunch of Celery $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 with roots in container 39. Bunch of Swiss Chard $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 with roots in container 40. Three Stalks of Endive $3.00 $2.00 $ Eggplant $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Pickling Pickles $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Heaviest Cucumbers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Straight 8 Cucumbers $3.00 $2.00 $ Plate of 5 Brussels Sprouts $3.00 $2.00 $ Five Stalks of Rhubarb $3.00 $2.00 $ Qt. Ground Cherries $3.00 $2.00 $ Qt. Wax Beans in Pod $3.00 $2.00 $ Qt. Green Beans in Pod $3.00 $2.00 $ Qt. Lima Beans in Pod $3.00 $2.00 $ Muskmelon (Any Variety) $3.00 $2.00 $ Heaviest Muskmelon $4.00 $2.50 $ Display - 3 Varieties of $4.00 $2.50 $2.00 Muskmelon as is 54. Watermelon (*Any Variety) $3.00 $2.00 $ Heavest Watermelon $4.00 $2.50 $2.00 (*Any Variety) 56. Display 3 Watermelon Varieties $4.00 $2.50 $ Tallest Sunflower-Minus Roots $3.00 $2.00 $ Largest Sunflower Head $3.00 $2.00 $ Mixed Vegetable Basket With $5.00 $4.00 $ Different Vegetables, Decorated Basket 60. Fruit or Vegetable Creation $3.00 $2.00 $ Vegetable Oddity $3.00 $2.00 $ Best Sunflower Head Rosette HERBS - DRIED Herbs must be dried to a length as specified in each class and include 5 stalks/stems tied with twine. Herbs must be labeled true to variety on exhibitors entry tag. No labels on Jars. Herbs must be current year and grown by exhibitors Herbs may be shown with or without bloom 63. Basil - any variety Mint - any variety Parsley - any variety Lavender with bloom - any variety Sage - any variety Italian Dried Herbal Blend - minimum of 3 herbs and show in a clear glass jelly jar with lid. (Judge will open jars.) Herbs must be listed on exhibitor s entry tag. 29

30 DEPT. 111 GRAIN/SEED/POT./VEG. 30 BOOK J - APPLES Plate of 5 - Must write name of variety on Entry Tag 1. Cortland $3.00 $ Gala $3.00 $ Ginger Gold $3.00 $ Grimes Golden $3.00 $ McIntosh $3.00 $ Red Delicious $3.00 $ Yellow Delicious $3.00 $ *Any Other Variety $3.00 $ Grand Champion (No Entry) $3.00 BOOK K - MISCELLANEOUS FRUITS In each class, a plate of three of each variety. Must write name of variety on Entry Tag. 1. Pears $3.00 $2.00 $ Grapes $3.00 $2.00 $ Plums $3.00 $2.00 $ Nuts $3.00 $2.00 $ Quinces $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 BOOK L - EGG EXHIBIT 1. Dozen White Eggs $3.00 $2.00 $ Dozen Brown Eggs $3.00 $2.00 $ Dozen Green Eggs $3.00 $2.00 $ Dozen Blue Eggs $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 SIZE - 24 points. The dozen should weigh from 24 to 29 ounces. The exhibit will be cut one point for each varying egg from the average for the dozen. COLOR - 2 points. The exhibit will be cut 1/4 to 1/2 point for each from chalk white or average shade of brown. SHAPE - 6 points. The exhibit will be cut 1/4 to 1/2 point for each egg varying from the average shape of the dozen. SHELL TEXTURE - 12 points. The exhibit will be cut 1/4 to 1/2 point for each egg or rough shell or blind check. CONDITION - 10 points. The exhibit will be cut 1/4 to 1 point for each washed or soiled egg. INTERIOR QUALITY - 36 points. The exhibit will be cut 1 1/2 points for each egg showing U.S. Standard Quality, and 2 1/2 points for each egg showing U.S. Trade Quality. DISQUALIFIED EGGS - Rots, blood clots, leakers. The exhibit will be cut 3 points for each disqualified egg. BOOK N - DRESSED GOOSE CONTEST GENERAL RULES 1. Exhibitor must furnish their own Goose. 2. Goose must be life size or larger. 3. Contest is open to all ages. 4. Plastic or Rubber (only). 5. Costumes do not need to be handmade. 1. Motorcycle $4.00 $3.00 $ OHIO $4.00 $3.00 $ NFL Football Teams $4.00 $3.00 $ Super Heroes $4.00 $3.00 $ Anything Red $4.00 $3.00 $ Any Other $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 BOOK O - SCARECROWS (Your favorite Holiday) Rules: 1. Single, free standing creation. 2. Height must not exceed 6 ft. and not be below 3 ft. 3. Width must not exceed 3 ft. 1. Scarecrow $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 BOOK P - BOOTH DISPLAY By Invitation Only 1. Booth Display $50.00 BOOK Q - BIRD HOUSES Any theme - Need not be home made 1. Gourd - plain $3.00 $2.00 $ Gourd - decorated $3.00 $2.00 $ Wooden - plain $3.00 $2.00 $ Wooden - decorated $3.00 $2.00 $ Any other $3.00 $2.00 $ Home made only $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 BOOK R - DECORATED FENCE Section to be no larger than 3 x 3 1. Fence must be freestanding and must not exceed size specifications. 2. Contest open to all ages. One entry per person. 3. Decorations for fence do not need to be hand made. Categories may include holidays of the season. 1. Spring $3.00 $2.00 $ Summer $3.00 $2.00 $ Fall $3.00 $2.00 $ Winter $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 BOOK S ASHLAND COUNTY LITTLE FARMER S CORNER es for children 8 and under and not in 4-H. Mr. Potato Head Create a Mr. Potato Head by using a real potato along with other items, not to exceed 8 inches by 8 inches. 1. Age 5 and under $3.00 $2.00 $ Age 6 through 8 $3.00 $2.00 $1.50

31 DEPT.111GRAIN/SEED/ POT./VEG. It s A Great Pumpkin Participants must decorate their pumpkin by using complete pumpkin (not carved) along with any items of their choice, not to exceed 12 inches by 12 inches. Note: Pumpkins have hard ribbed stems and squash have soft fleshy stems. 3. Age 5 and under $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Your choice 4. Age 6 through 8 $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Your choice 5. Age 5 and under $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 King Pumpkin 6. Age 6 through 8 $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 King Pumpkin 7. Age 5 and under $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Queen Pumpkin 8. Age 6 through 8 $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Queen Pumpkin Biggest and Best 9. Largest pumpkin $3.00 $2.00 $ Largest squash (any variety) $3.00 $2.00 $ Largest onion $3.00 $2.00 $ Largest carrot $3.00 $2.00 $ Largest potato (any variety) $3.00 $2.00 $ Largest ear of field corn $3.00 $2.00 $ Smallest and most perfect $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 vegetable 16. Vegetable animal creation $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 (Best and most clever animal fashioned from plant material only). 17. Largest sunflower head $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 Go Green with Soybeans Make a soybean creation on an 8 1/2 x 11 cardboard. (Suggestion - Mosaic picture). 18. Age 5 and under 19. Age 6 through 8 Duct Tape Creations 20. Any Duct Tape Creation - Any Color. Must fit in 12 x 12 x 12 space. For Information Contact: Susan Stake Barn Superintendent Entry Blank for this Dept. - see page 59 DEPT. 111 HONEY HONEY & BEES Sunday September 17, 2017 Judging at noon. Building will be open for viewing only during judging. SUSAN DENBOW BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Mike Deaton, Chris Merkle, Tom Oakes, Richard Sprague, Randall Westfall Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. Entry Fee - $20.00 membership or season ticket to be purchased or shown when making entry. No display shall be removed until Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. with the exception of observation hives. Building will be open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24 to remove articles. Items entered will be accepted Saturday, September 16, Noon - 9:00 p.m. or Sunday, September 17 from 8:00 a.m. - Noon at the Grange Annex. Rules: 1. Only one entry per class per exhibitor. 2. Honey to have been produced not earlier than previous year. 3. All products entered shall be the property of and have been produced by the exhibitor. 4. Display consists of three 1 lb jars (Queenline or Gamber - Glass only - No Mason Jars). 5. All Comb honey frames and Extracting honey frames must be displayed in a clear bee-proof container. Premiums: 1st $4.00 2nd $3.00 3rd $ White 2. Light Amber 3. Amber 4. Dark 5. Comb Honey - 3 sections 6. Comb Honey - 1 shallow or medium frame for cutting 7. Cut Comb - 3 boxes 8. Extracting Honey - any standard size frame 9. Beeswax - 1 piece (1 lb. minimum) 10. Fancy Beeswax - 1 piece 11. Best Display of Bees and their activity For Information Contact: Susan Denbow Building Superintendent Tom Oakes Entry Blank for this Dept. - see page 59 31

32 DEPT. 112 FLOWER SHOW 32 FLOWER SHOW THEME: A MAGICAL DISNEY FLOWER SHOW JEANIA CLINE & SUE KELLEY CO-CHAIRPERSONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Char Dowiatt, Andree HajAbed, Lee Heckman, Unie Kettering, Linda Kline, Mary Lou Mackenzie, Barbara Mooney, Diana Scott, Val Smith, Niki Sponsler, Jean Stauffer Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at noon. Show is open to all residents of Ashland County and members of Ashland County garden clubs. Exhibitors must purchase a $20.00 membership ticket as entry fee. Youth exhibitors under the age of 18 may enter on their parents /guardians ticket, but youth s name must show on entry tag. All entry tags must be picked up by 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, RULES GOVERNING EXHIBITS IN FLOWER SHOW 1. Entries for the show will be accepted Saturday, September 16th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Judging will start at 5:00 p.m. 2. Show will be open to the public Sunday, September 17, 2017 thru Saturday, September 23, a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 3. Entries must be removed 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24, Entries not removed on time will be removed by the committee and arrangements will need to be made with the committee or the Fair Board for pickup. 4. Only required personnel may be present during the judging times. 5. No exhibits may be placed unless a show member is present. 6. All entries must be placed by the exhibitor. 7. The committee and the Ashland Co. Fair Board will exercise due diligence to protect all exhibits but cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of exhibit. 8. There must be an emphasis on fresh plant material. No artificial plant material shall be used in any division, unless specifically specified. 9. Garden clubs may set up for the show Friday, September 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. but no floral arrangements may be placed until Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 10. Decisions of the judges and committee are final. 11. Awards may be withheld if not merited. HORTICULTURAL EXHIBIT RULES 1. All amateur gardeners are invited to exhibit. Garden Club membership is not necessary. 2. All plant material must be fresh and grown by the exhibitor. 3. Exhibits must have been in possession of exhibitor for no fewer than 90 days; however, combination plantings must have been grown together in container for at least a minimum of 6 weeks. 4. Specimens should have the common and/or botanical name. 5. An exhibitor is permitted one entry per class. 6. The committee may subdivide classes, if deemed necessary. 7. Exhibitors will use clear or the fair committees glass containers. Clear bubble-wrap will be provided to use as wedges by the committee. 8. Committee will not be responsible for glass containers that are not provided by the fair board. 9. No foliage permitted below water line in exhibited cut specimens. 10. Back of entry tag must be marked save or toss for purpose of clean up on Sunday. 11. No shrubs, trees or bushes permitted in any class unless specified. DESIGN RULES 1. All amateur floral designers, arrangers and gardeners are invited to exhibit. Garden club membership is not necessary. 2. Some plant material must be used in every exhibit. Landscapes are NOT permitted in Design Division. 3. No artificial flowers or foliage are permitted (except where specified). 4. Fresh plant material may not be artificially colored, painted or treated in any way. 5. An exhibitor is permitted one entry per class. 6. All entries are to be the work of one exhibitor. 7. Religious symbols used must be displayed in a respectful manner in accordance with the policies of local religious organizations. 8. Living members of the animal kingdom are not permitted. 9. The American flag and other national flags must be displayed in accordance with proper flag etiquette and may not be incorporated into any competitive designs. 10. Non-perishable food products are allowed but must be sealed if the possibility exists for attracting insects or producing undesirable odor. Artificial or plastic food may be used in the garden club exhibits. 11. Exhibitors are not required to grow their plant materials. Flowers and plant materials may be purchased from stores or markets (except where specified).

33 DEPT. 112 FLOWER SHOW SPECIAL AWARDS PER SHOW Award of Design Excellence - Most Blue Ribbons in Design Awarded by Floral Garden Florists Award of Horticulture Excellence Most Blue Ribbons in Horticulture Awarded by Willo Dell Nursery Garden & Lawn Center Top Designer of Show - Chosen by the Judges Awarded by Parsley Pot Creativity Award - Chosen by the Judges Awarded by Four Seasons Flowers, Gifts, and Collectibles Best of Show - Annual Awarded by Honey Haven Farms LLC Best of Show - Perennial Awarded by Beuhler s Fresh Food Market Best of Show - Bulb, Corm, Tuber, or Rhizome Awarded by Richardson s Greenhouse BOOK A - HORTICULTURE One (1) Entry Per Specify cultivar or variety Premiums $2.50 $2.00 $ Aster, annual - 3 Stems, same color 2. Begonia, fibrous - 1 Stem 3. Calendula - 3 Blooms w/foliage 4. Celosia, crested - 1 Flower Head 5. Celosia, plumed - 1 Flower Head w/side branches 6. Cleome - 1 Stem w/foliage 7. Coleus - 1 Stem 10 or over 8. Cosmos - 3 Stems, same color 9. Everlasting - 3 Stems, same color 10. Geranium - 1 Stem w/foliage 11. Marigold, small flowered - 1 Spray w/foliage 12. Marigold, large flowered - 1 Bloom w/foliage 13. Ornamental Sunflower - 1 Bloom, under 4 diameter 14. Ornamental Sunflower - 1 Bloom, 4 to 8 diameter 15. Petunia - 1 Spray w/foliage 16. Calibrachoa - 1 Spray w/foliage 17. Salvia, annual - 1 Stem w/foliage 18. Snapdragon - 3 Stems, same color 19. Zinnia - 1 Bloom, less than 2 diameter 20. Zinnia - 1 Bloom, 2 to 4 diameter 21. Zinnia - 1 Bloom, over 4 diameter 22. Any Other Annual - named 23. Aster, perennial - 3 Stems, same color 24. Chrysanthemum - 1 Spray w/foliage 25. Chrysanthemum - 1 Large Bloom w/no side buds 26. Gloriosa Daisy - 1 Stem w/foliage 27. Rose, Hybrid Tea - 1 Stem w/foliage 28. Rose, Miniature - 1 Stem w/foliage 29. Rose, any other - 1 Stem w/foliage 30. Sedum - 1 Stem w/foliage 31. Any Other Perennial - named 32. Begonia, Tuberous - 1 Bloom + 1 unattached leaf in saucer 33. Canna - 1 Flower Stalk w/foliage 34. Dahlia, 1 Bloom, under 4 diameter w/foliage 35. Dahlia, 1 Bloom, 4 to 8 diameter w/foliage 36. Dahlia, 1 Bloom, over 8 diameter w/foliage 37. Gladiolus - 1 Spike 38. Any other Bulb, Corm, Tuber, or Rhizome - named 39. Basil - 1 Stem 40. Lavender - 1 Stem 41. Parsley, Curly Leaf - 1 Stem 42. Parsley, Flat Leaf - 1 Stem 43. Sage - 1 Stem 44. Scented Geranium - 1 Stem 45. Rosemary - 1 Stem 46. Thyme - 3 Stems 47. Any Other Herb - named BOOK B - ARRANGEMENTS Premiums $6.00 $5.00 $ Homeward Bound - using home grown materials 2. Beauty & the Beast - plain note card 5 X5 1/2 decorated with pressed flowers, must be free standing 3. Jungle 2 Jungle - using roadside materials 4. Mary Poppins - design using a hat 5. Sleeping Beauty - using dried materials 6. Snow White - predominately white arrangement 7. The Little Mermaid - small design Tangled - silk arrangement, artificial flowers allowed 9. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids - miniature design Finding Nemo - water design 11. Lady & the Tramp - wedding corsage 12. Up - vertical design 13. Dumbo - traditional mass design* 14. Flubber - all foliage arrangement 15. Parent Trap - two containers, twin design* 16. Mulan - oriental manner 17. Fantasia - decorated shirt box 15 X9 1/2 X2 18. Frozen - reflective design* 19. Winnie the Pooh - using yellow flowers 20. Hocus Pocus - Parallel design* 21. Alice in Wonderland - design using a tea cup Dalmations - synergistic design* 23. The Shaggy D.A. - design using mums 24. Brave - using red flowers 33

34 DEPT. 112 FLOWER SHOW Traditional Mass: A design characterized by large quantities of plant material and other components in a full, but not crowded design. The design will have a focal point as well as an outline in the shape of a sphere, oval, triangle or other geometric form. Twin Design: A design using two containers where each unit appears as an individual, but when placed together appears as twins. Containers and plang material do not need to be identical, but should emphasize the effect of similarity. May have connecting material, but is not required. Reflective Design; Creative design containing materials that reflect or give back image(s) of light. Reflective materials placed to reflect light and may be part of the design. Reflective material may be shiny metal, plastic, paper, pieces of mirror, mirrored objects, etc... Parallel: A design consisting of three or more clusters or groups of flowers & foliage in strong parallel lines with open spaces between. They may be horizontal, vertical or oblique with clear, dominate directional thrust. Multiple containers may be used, but design must appear as a single unit. Synergistic: Creative design of three or more units. Individual units should not appear as completed designs in themselves, but when combined they create a complete and artistic effect. BOOK C - YOUTH Only One (1) Entry per Youth under 18 years of age may enter any of these classes, only one entry per class allowed. Youth may enter on their parents / guardians ticket, but the youth s name must show on the entry tag. All county youth are encouraged to enter including 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and FFA members. Youth must follow Horticulture exhibit and Design rules for these classes. Floral designs are own interpretation. Premiums $3.00 $2.00 $ Any Horticulture Annual - Age Any Horticulture Annual - Age Floral Design Bambi - Age Floral Design Monsters, Inc. - Age Dish Garden - Age 6-11, in a 20 or less plant saucer 6. Dish Garden - Age 12-17, in a 20 or less plant saucer BOOK D - MISCELLANEOUS Only One (1) Entry Per class All plants must have been grown by exhibitor for at least three months. No plant shine on foliage plants. Exhibitor must be responsible for watering and cleaning up their exhibits as needed. No FERNS due to limited amount of space. One variety and color per pot. Must be accompanied by 3x5 card with the plants common and /or botanical name. Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Succulent 2. House Plant - Flowering, Pot 10 and under 3. House Plant - Foliage, Pot 10 and under 4. Violets - Pot 10 and under 5. Hanging Plant - Flowering, Pot 10 and under 6. Hanging Plant - Foliage, Pot 10 and under 7. Bonsai Tree - Pot 10 and under 8. Orchids - Pot 10 and under, must be blooming BOOK E - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAINERS WITH TWO OR MORE PLANTS First four (4) entries per class accepted. Only One (1) Entry Per All plants must have been planted and grown by exhibitor for at least three months. No plant shine on foliage plants. Exhibitor must be responsible for watering and cleaning up their exhibits as needed. Must be accompanied by 3x5 card with the plants common and /or botanical name. Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Outdoor plants - Pot 14 or under BOOK F - DISH GARDEN Miniature landscape in an open flat container with no lid Only One (1) Entry Per All plants must have been planted and grown by exhibitor for at least three months. No plant shine on foliage plants. Exhibitor must be responsible for watering and cleaning up their exhibits as needed. 34 Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Dish Garden - container under 20

35 DEPT. 112 FLOWER SHOW GARDEN CLUB EXHIBITS The following section is open to all garden clubs in Ashland County. Garden Club exhibitors who enter but do not exhibit will forfeit the right to enter that category next year. Each club entering shall receive the premium listed and a ribbon if designated by the judges. Only one club entry allowed in each category (Books G-K). BOOK G - TABLE SETTING THEME - Ratatouille First six (6) entries accepted This is a functional table with two place settings and must include a decorative unit (container with floral design). Space allotted is 8 wide, 5 deep, and 8 high. A standard folding card table, not to exceed 40 X40 X29 tall must be used in the display, two chairs allowed. Napkins are required, but no silverware. No staples, nails or tape may be used on the wooden room divider. Background is optional, but can not exceed the total allotted space. Ribbons awarded - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention 1. Table Setting $35.00 BOOK H - WREATH THEME - Pirates of the Caribbean First eight (8) entries accepted Space allotted is 25 wide X 36 high X 24 deep. Background cloth is to compliment the wreath and extend over the front of display area by 8. A 14 wreath is suggested, but no materials may extend beyond the 25 width of the allotted space. Artificial wreath may be used; however, emphasis should be on fresh or dried plant material. Must supply own hanger. This is own interpretation. Please remove any nails, screws or staples when you take down display. Please be courteous when setting up to avoid disturbing adjacent displays. Ribbons awarded - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention 1. Wreath $20.00 BOOK I - NICHE THEME - Around the World in 80 Days First seven (7) entries accepted Arrangement is to be in a picture box, size: 48 tall x 32 wide x 16 deep. It is recommended that you use a complimentary background and cover the bottom/floor of the box. Own design interpretation. Please remove any nails, screws, or staples when you take down display. Please be courteous when setting up to avoid disturbing adjacent displays. Ribbons awarded - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention 1. Niche $20.00 BOOK J - PEDESTAL THEME - Cinderella First seven (7) entries accepted Arrangement will be displayed on pedestals provided by committee. Pedestal dimensions are 4 high with a top that is 15 x 15 square. Top of pedestal may not be modified to increase size or shape. Pedestals must be covered in a material to compliment the design. Own interpretation, plant materials and other components may extend beyond and downward from the top surface of the pedestal. Ribbons awarded - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention 1. Pedestal $20.00 BOOK K - COMBINATION PLANTER THEME - That Darn Cat First eight (8) entries accepted. Planter must have four (4) different types of herbs, (one must be any type of catnip) grown together in one container SEE RULE 3 - HORTICULTURE. Container of choice must be no more than 14 in diameter at the top rim. Container must be accompanied by a 3x5 card with the plants common and/or botanical name for container to be judged. The card may be fixed to the container or on a stand beside the container. Plants may touch the ground and appropriate accessories may be used. Planters will be displayed on pedestals that are 2 high with a top that is 15 x 15 square. It is suggested, but not necessary, that all exhibitors cover their pedestal to compliment their flowers. Ribbons awarded - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention 1. Combination Planter $20.00 For Information Contact: Jeania Cline jcline1654@hotmail.com or Sue Kelley susankelley@hotmail.com Entry Blank for this Dept. - see page 59 35

36 DEPT. 113 DOMESTIC CULINARY ARTS 36 DOMESTIC CULINARY ARTS Saturday September 16, 2017 Judging at 3:00 p.m. CAROL MORRISON CHAIRPERSON COMMITTEE Lisa Maynard, Patricia Morrison. Phoebe Spidel, Carolyn Wagner, Ada Sue Workman, Jean Yancer Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. Competition limited to Ashland County Residents. ENTRY FEE - $20.00 membership ticket to be purchased or shown when making entry. Entry must be made by person whose name is on the ticket. Children under eighteen years old may enter on their parent s membership ticket. Each adult must have their own membership. Entries must be wrapped in clear plastic twist-tie or zip bags. Do not tape shut. All baked goods must be made from scratch. No commercial mixes may be used. Baked goods are to be removed from the pan. Forms may be used for decorated cakes. Cakes and pies should be able to fit into a 10 bakery box. Bread, pies, cakes, confections, and canned goods must be delivered to the members in charge between 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, After judging, samples of the entries will be displayed. No late entries. Breads, Pies, and Cakes can be picked up from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sunday, September 17, All exhibits in the Arts & Crafts Building, both Open and Junior Fair, shall not be removed until 9:00 a.m. Sunday, September 24, The building will be open Sunday, September 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All premiums will be forfeited if an entry is removed before the excused time. SPECIAL AWARDS Best Bread Rosette & $20.00 Gift Certificate Miller s Hawkins Market Best Cake Rosette & $20.00 Gift Certificate Miller s Hawkins Market Best Decorated Cake Rosette & $20.00 Gift Certificate Hiller s Country Market Best Pie Rosette & $20.00 Gift Certificate Walmart Most Blue Ribbons in es A through H Rosette & $25.00 Gift Certificate Buehler s Fresh Foods Best Canned Foods- Most Blue Ribbons in Canning Rosette & $20.00 Gift Certificate Mitchell s Orchard Best Cookie Rosette & $20.00 Gift Certificate Walmart Best Plate of Mixed Candies Rosette and $20.00 Gift Certificate Grandpa s Cheesbarn BOOK A - BISCUITS AND YEAST BREADS SCORE CARD FOR BREAD Possible 100 Points External Appearance (25), Flavor (25), Crust (25),Lightness (25) Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Loaf White Yeast 9x5x3 pan 2. Loaf Whole WheatYeast 9x5x3 pan 3. 1/2 dozen Yeast Dinner Rolls 4. 1/2 dozen Yeast Cinnamon Rolls 5. 1/2 dozen Biscuits 6. French Baguette BOOK B - QUICK BREADS Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Banana Bread 9x5x3 pan 2. Pumpkin Bread 9x5x3 pan 3. Zucchini Bread 9x5x3 pan 4. Lemon Bread 9x5x3 pan 5. 1/2 dozen Blueberry Muffins 6. 1/2 dozen Banana Nut Muffins 7. 1/2 dozen Pumpkin Muffins 8. 1/2 dozen Cranberry Muffins 9. 1/2 dozen Cornbread Muffins

37 DEPT. 113 DOMESTIC CULINARY ARTS BOOK C - CAKES SCORE CARD FOR CAKE Possible 100 Points General Appearance (25) Flavor (25) Lightness (25) Moisture (25) Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ German Chocolate 2. Red Velvet Cake 3. White 4. Yellow 5. Chocolate 6. Frosted Cupcakes 1/2 dozen 7. Frosted Carrot Cake 8. Angel Food BOOK D - DECORATED CAKES BEGINNER - One who has had a few or no lessons in cake decorating. Cake boards should be as close to the cake as possible. Total height of any cake and decoration cannot exceed 20 inches. Base of cake board and decorations cannot exceed a 14 inch square. Judging based on neatness of icing, difficulty of technique, design, creativity and originality, uniformity and precision of workmanship, and appropriateness to theme or category. Decorated cakes need not be wrapped; also forms may be used for decorated cakes. Premiums $7.00 $6.00 $ Decorated Cake 2. Decorated Cupcakes-1/2 dozen BOOK E - JAMS & JELLIES Must be accompanied by a tiny disposable jar of the product for judges to taste. Can enter up to two different flavors of each class. Premiums $3.00 $2.00 $ Jam (1/2 pint) 2. Jelly (1/2 pint) 3. Fruit Butter (1/2 pint) BOOK F - PIES (Pies must be in disposable 8 3/4 foil pie pans) Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Apple, 2 crust 2. Peach, 2 crust 3. Cherry, 2 crust 4. Raspberry/Black Raspberry, 2 crust 5. Pecan, 1 crust 6. Dutch Apple, 1 crust 7. Brownie Pie, 1 crust 8. Pumpkin 9. Your Favorite Pie-Not Listed (No Cream Pies) BOOK G - COOKIES (1/2 Dozen on Disposable Plate) Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Oatmeal 2. Drop 3. Filled 4. Chocolate Chip 5. Brownies 6. Bars 7. Peanut Butter 8. Decorated Cut Out Cookies 9. Snickerdoodles 10. No Bake Cookies 11. Honey-any cookie sweetened with only honey BOOK H - CONFECTIONS (Six Pieces) Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Chocolate Fudge 2. Peanut Butter Fudge 3. Peanut Butter Cups 4. Peanut Brittle 5. Peanut Butter Buckeyes 6. Caramels 7. Peanut Clusters 8. Turtles 9. Molded Mints 10. Best Plate of Mixed Candies (2 each of four varieties) 37

38 DEPT. 113 DOMESTIC CULINARY ARTS 38 BOOK I - CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE (1/2 Dozen on Disposable Plate) Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Peanut Butter Cookies 2. Chocolate Chip Cookies 3. Any cookie made with candy 4. Chocolate Cookies 5. Decorated Cake Pops (cake mix may be used) 6. Cupcakes - frosted - chocolate 7. Pumpkin Muffins BOOK J - CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES One entry per class Must be canned in year 2017 All exhibitors must use standard or wide mouth quart jars, lids, and rings unless otherwise specified. Lids must be new (no decorations). One quart and suitable for table use. Premiums $3.00 $2.00 $ Applesauce*, canned between Sept 2016 & Sept Peaches 3. Red Beets 4. String Beans 5. Tomatoes* 6. Tomato Juice 7. Spaghetti Sauce* 8. Pickles, sweet (1 pint or 1 quart)* 9 Pickles, dill (1 pint or 1 quart)* 10. Relish (1/2 pint or 1 pint)* 11. Cherries 12. Sauerkraut 13. Pickled Vegetable * Must be accompanied by a tiny disposable jar of the product for judges to sample. Put cooking process on back of ticket. Include processing method, date canned, and pounds of pressure if using pressure canner. Judging criteria: General appearance; Quality of solid; Pack & Fill; Seal; Method used. BOOK K - SALSA Premiums $4.00 $3.00 $ Mild Salsa (1 pint)* 2. Medium Salsa (1 pint)* 3. Hot Salsa (1 pint)* *Must be accompanied by a tiny disposable jar of the product for judges to sample. BOOK L - CULINARY FEATURE Premium $5.00 $4.00 $ Culinary Feature BLUEBERRY SCONES 2 C flour 1/2 C sugar 1 T baking powder 1/2 t salt 2 t grated orange zest 1/2 cup cold salted butter cut into small cubes 1 large egg 1/2 C cold heavy vream (Optional: 1/2 t vanilla) 1 C blueberries additional heavy cream for brushing the tops turbinado sugar for sprinkling the tops 1. Preheat the oven to 400. Stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest in a large bowl. Add the butter. Mix with an electric mixer until fine crumbs form. 2. With the mixer on low, add the egg and heavy cream in a slow stream. Mix until a thick, stiff dough forms. Add the blueberries and mix until the blueberries are just incorporated into the dough. 3. Flour your hands. Remove the dough from the mixing bowl; place on a floured surface. Roll into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 triangles; pull the triangles apart from each other and brush with heavy cream. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake on parchment-lined baking pan for minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Sprinkle again with turbinado sugar. *Keep the butter as cold as possible while assembling. Refrigerate the dough for a few minutes if it s getting too warm/soft. [For Culinary Feature, please submit 6 scones on a disposable plate] For Information Contact: Carol Morrison or Entry Blank for this Dept. - see page 59

39 DEPT. 114 NEEDLECRAFT NEEDLECRAFT Closed Judging Saturday, September 16, :00 p.m. Theme: FOUR SEASONS: SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER ROBIN BOWMAN / CATHY VIERS CO-CHAIRPERSONS COMMITTEE Barb Bender, Nancy Boyd, Sherry Cooke, Sara Dinsmore, Carla Graven, Cindy Hamilton, Shana Hillyer, Diana Linn, Susie Stake Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. Competition limited to Ashland County Residents. Amateurs Only. ENTRY FEE - $20.00 membership ticket to be purchased or shown when making entry. Children eight years old and under eighteen years old may enter on their parent s membership ticket. ARTICLES MUST BE WORK OF AMATEUR EXHIBI- TOR AND COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS EXCEPT ANTIQUE CLASS. Entry tags must be picked up at the Secretary s Office and placed securely on your entry prior to coming to the Needlecraft Dept. to be checked in. No premium will be awarded to any article improperly entered. All articles must be entered in the proper class number. Only completed articles may be entered. New work will be given preference. ARTICLES STAINED, SOILED, OR WITH NOTICEABLE WEAR WILL NOT BE JUDGED. ANY EXHIBITOR RECEIVING FIRST PLACE IN ANY CLASS IN 2015 SHALL NOT ENTER THAT ARTICLE THE FOLLOWING YEAR. Only one article may be entered under one class number. Exhibits not listed will not be accepted. Articles entered are to be delivered to the committee in charge between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, No articles will be accepted after 2:00 p.m. Articles may not be removed until Sunday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All premiums will be forfeited if an entry is removed before the excused time. The Fair Board will do everything possible to assure that articles are properly protected, but can assume no obligation for loss or damage. SPECIAL AWARDS BEST OF NEEDLECRAFT SHOW Rosette Gift from: Anonymous Donor BEST OF CROCHET & KNIT Rosette Gift from: Candy & Nut Shoppe 39 East Main St. Ashland, OH BEST OF QUILTS Rosette Gift from: Country Charm 14 E. South St. Jeromesville, OH BEST OF COUNTED CROSS STITCH-EMBROIDERY- NEEDLE POINT - CREWEL Rosette BEST OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY Rosette Gift from: Hiller s Country Market 1280 Twp. Rd. Ashland, OH BEST OF SEWING Rosette BOOK A - AFGHAN 1. Knitted $5.00 $4.00 $ Crocheted $5.00 $4.00 $ Crocheted - Granny Square $5.00 $4.00 $ Knitted, Carriage or Crib $4.00 $3.00 $ Crocheted, Carriage or Crib $4.00 $3.00 $ Novelty $4.00 $3.00 $ Lap $4.00 $3.00 $ Afghan Stitch $5.00 $4.00 $ Antique (50 yrs. or older) $5.00 $4.00 $ Miscellaneous $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 NOTE: PLEASE BE CAREFUL TO MEASURE COR- RECTLY AND ENTER ITEM IN THE CORRECT CLASS. 39

40 DEPT. 114 needlecraft 40 BOOK B - QUILT (No Knotting) Quilts in classes 1-13 must be twin size (72 x 96 ) or larger. 1. Applique $10.00 $8.00 $ Embroidered $10.00 $8.00 $ Patchwork $10.00 $8.00 $ My First Quilt $ 8.00 $5.00 $ All Machine Made $10.00 $8.00 $ All Hand Made $10.00 $8.00 $ Pieced by machine, hand quilted $10.00 $8.00 $ Applique & Pieced $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Made by 2 or more people $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Best Preserved Antique $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Unfinished Quilt Top, Antique $ 8.00 $5.00 $ All Flannel $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Misc. (other than listed) $ 8.00 $5.00 $3.00 Quilts in classes must be smaller than a twin size or as described. 14. Applique $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Embroidered $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Patchwork $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Whole Cloth $ 5.00 $3.00 $ My First Quilt $ 5.00 $3.00 $ All Machine Made $ 8.00 $5.00 $ All Hand Made $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Pieced by machine, hand quilted $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Applique & Pieced $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Made by 2 or more people $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Paper Pieced $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Unfinished Quilt Top, Antique $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Crib/Baby $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Miniature Quilt (Replica of Full Size) $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Doll Bed Quilt $ 2.00 $1.50 $ All Flannel $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Wall Hanging - 25 or smaller $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Wall Hanging - larger than 25 $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Table Topper - 36 x 36 or $ 5.00 $3.00 $2.00 smaller 33. Table Topper - larger than 36 $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Table Runner $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Wool Applique $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Stain Glass $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Speciman Block (not quilted) $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Embellished $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Art $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Misc. (other than listed) $ 8.00 $5.00 $3.00 BOOK C - COMFORTER (Knotted) 1. Comforter $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Crib Comforter $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Antique Comforter $ 5.00 $3.00 $2.00 BOOK D - CROCHET 1. Infant Booties/Bonnet $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Infant Sweater or Dress $ 2.00 $1.50 $ Infant set, (sweater, hat, booties) $ 4.00 $2.00 $ Sweater $ 4.00 $2.00 $ Dress or Coat $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Wearable Accessory $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Vest $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Doily, Mounted on paper $ 1.50 $1.00 $ Pillowcase (1), Crocheted Edge $ 1.50 $1.00 $ Tablecloth/Bedspread $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Scarf $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Hat $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Mittens/Glove - pair $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Hairpin Lace $ 5.00 $4.00 $ Antique (50 yrs. or older) $ 4.00 $3.00 $ Socks pair $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Misc. (other than above) $ 2.00 $1.00 $1.00 BOOK E - KNIT (Hand Knit Only) 1. Infant Booties/Bonnet $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Infant Sweater or Dress $ 2.00 $1.50 $ Infant set (sweater,hat,booties) $ 4.00 $2.00 $ Sweater $ 4.00 $2.00 $ Dress or Coat $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Wearable Accessory $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Vest $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Doily, mounted on paper $ 1.50 $1.00 $ Pillow Case (1) Knitted edge $ 1.50 $1.00 $ Tablecloth/Bedspread $ 4.00 $2.00 $ Scarf $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Socks - pair $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Hat $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Mittens/Gloves - pair $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Antique (50 yrs. or older) $ 4.00 $3.00 $ Misc. (other than above) $ 2.00 $1.00 $1.00 BOOK F - EMBROIDERY 1. Bedspread/Tablecloth/ Lunchcloth $ 6.00 $4.00 $ Table Runner $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Wall Hanging $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Napkin (1) $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Pillowcase (1) $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Doily $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Antique (50 yrs. or more) $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Misc. (other than above) $ 2.00 $1.00 $1.00

41 DEPT. 114 needlecraft BOOK G - COUNTED CROSS STITCH *Needlework measured from outside stitch to outside stitch. 1. Afghan $ 4.00 $3.00 $ Baby or Small Blanket $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Pictures-framed-Aida Cloth 12 inches and under* $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Pictures-framed-Aida Cloth over 12 inches* $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Pictures-framed-Linen/Even Weave - up to 12 inches* $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Pictures-framed-Linen/Even Weave - over 12 inches* $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Finished Wallhangings - unframed over 6 inches* $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Embellished $ 4.00 $3.00 $ Towel, Baby Bib, Breadcloth Bag, Ornament, Place Mat, Napkin, etc. $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Cross Stitch Paper/Vinyl/Plastic Canvas $ 2.00 $1.00 $ Waste Canvas (wearable) $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Hardanger table linen $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Hardanger picture $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Holiday Stocking $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Huckweaving/Swedish $ 3.00 $2.00 $1.00 BOOK H - PILLOW (One Only) 1. Knitted $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Crocheted $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Needlepoint $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Stamped Cross Stitch $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Appliqued $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Embroidered $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Hardanger $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Quilted $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Candlewicking $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Counted Cross Stitch $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Misc. (other than listed) $ 3.00 $2.00 $1.00 BOOK I - RUG (No Frames) 1. Crocheted $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Hooked $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Latchhook $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Braided $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Woven $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Knitted $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Antique (50 yrs. or more) $ 3.00 $2.00 $1.00 BOOK J - PICTURE (Framed/Mounted) *Needlework measured from outside stitch to outside stitch. 1. Needlepoint, over 8 inches* $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Needlepoint, 8 inches or less* $ 2.00 $1.50 $ Embroidered $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Stamped Cross Stitch $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Crewel, over 8 inches* $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Crewel, 8 inches or less* $ 2.00 $1.50 $ Misc. (other than listed) $ 3.00 $2.00 $1.00 BOOK K - MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY 1. Afghan $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Quilt $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Comforter $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Crochet $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Knit $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Embroidery $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Counted Cross Stitch $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Pillow $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Rug $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Picture - Needlecraft $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Sewing $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Wall Hanging $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Table Runner $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Center Piece/Door Swag (Needlecraft) $ 8.00 $5.00 $ Hat $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Scarf $ 5.00 $3.00 $2.00 ADULT SEWING BOOK L - CHILDREN S WEAR Made within the past year 1. Baby Bib $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Baby Bonnet $ 1.50 $1.25 $ Blouse or Shirt $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Slacks/Shorts/Skirt/Skort $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Dress $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Jumper $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Jacket/Coat $ 4.00 $3.00 $ Nightwear $ 1.50 $1.25 $ Vest $ 1.50 $1.25 $ Wearable Accessory $ 1.50 $1.25 $ Costume $ 3.00 $2.00 $

42 DEPT. 114 needlecraft BOOK M - ADULT WEAR 1. Jumper $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Dress $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Formal/Prom Dress $10.00 $5.00 $ Bridal Dress $10.00 $5.00 $ Slacks/Shorts/Skirt/Skort $ 2.00 $1.50 $ Blouse or Shirt $ 2.00 $1.50 $ Apron $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Vest or Weskit $ 2.00 $1.50 $ Nightwear $ 2.00 $1.50 $ Jacket/Coat $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Wearable Accessory $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Costume $ 3.00 $2.00 $1.00 BOOK N - MISCELLANEOUS (All items must have some needlework on it) 1. Placemat (1) $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Any Tatted Item $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Potholder/Dishcloth $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Guest or Kitchen Towel $ 1.25 $1.00 $ Purse/Bag/Tote $ 3.00 $1.50 $ Stuffed Animal or Toy $ 2.50 $1.50 $ Stuffed Doll $ 2.50 $1.50 $ Doll Clothes, (3 outfits) $ 3.00 $1.50 $ Table Center Piece $ 1.50 $1.00 $ Table Runner $ 3.00 $1.50 $ Seasonal Swag $ 1.50 $1.00 $ Needlepoint - Plastic Canvas $ 1.50 $1.00 $ Recycled (Blue Jeans, Ties, Hankies, Quilts, etc.) $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Any needlework on pre-made clothing item $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Quilted Wearable (Jacket, Vest, etc.) $ 5.00 $3.00 $ Holiday Stocking $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Any Other Needlecraft Item, (other than listed) $ 1.50 $1.00 $1.00 BOOK P - HAND WEAVING 1. Woven Item $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Woven Item Antique (over 50 years) $ 3.00 $2.00 $1.00 For Information Contact: Robin Bowman Cathy Viers Entry Blank for this Dept. - see page BOOK O - HAND SPUN YARN Spun by the exhibitor 1. Hand Spun Hank (1 oz. or more) $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Exotic Fibers (1 oz. or more) anything other than sheep wool $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Drop Spindle Only (1 oz. or more) $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Hand Spun Item $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Exotic Fiber Item $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Wet Felting Item $ 3.00 $2.00 $ Needle Felting Item $ 3.00 $2.00 $1.00

43 ANTIQUES Saturday September 16, 2017 Judging at 3:00 p.m. NATALIE ANDERSON & CHERI DENNEY CHAIRPERSONS COMMITTEE Mary Ann Denney, Bruce English, Rick Hirst, Dave & Diana Kowalka, Cindy McClaran, Sonja Obrynba, Tim Ross, Derek Russell, Holly Taylor, Kim Troth, Bill Warnes DEPT. 115 ANTIQUES without a claim check. All premiums will be forfeited if an entry is removed before the excused time. The Fair Board will do everything possible to protect the antiques displayed, but cannot assume obligation for loss or damage. All articles must be at least 50 years old and in a good state of preservation. The committee reserves the right to reject items that do not fit age or category criteria. For the education of the public, if you know, please print on a 4 x 6 card any information about the article such as date, maker, history, etc. to exhibit with the article. Judges value the provenance. An independent judge is hired to determine placement of prizes. Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. Entry Fee - $20.00 membership or season ticket to be purchased or shown when making entry. (Entries limited to one entry per class per exhibitor.) Exhibits are limited to a single item per class unless otherwise specified. Best of Show and first place winning items may not be entered in competition for two years. A dealer may elect to enter a maximum of 3 classes. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. IT WILL ALLOW THE COMMITTEE TO ACCEPT AND REMOVE ITEMS MORE QUICKLY. 1. Entry tags must be picked up at the Secretary s Office before Saturday, September Before removing the claim check from the entry tag, write the name of the class on the claim check. If it is a class that has more than one item, write the number of items. 3. Remove the claim check. On the front of the entry tag fold your name up and paper clip. Be sure your name does not appear but the class does show. 4. Entries must be tagged for the designated class prior to the arrival at the Antique Booth. 5. If you bring a stand to better show an item, please have your name on the stand. SPECIAL AWARDS BEST OF SHOW Rosette $25.00 Gift Certificate by Troth Auctioneering 696 Co. Rd Ashland, OH RESERVE BEST OF SHOW Rosette $20.00 Gift Certificate by Dilgard & Associates 135 Union St. Ashland, OH HONORABLE MENTION Rosette $15.00 Gift Certificate by Antiques on Main 145 W. Main St. Ashland, OH BEST OF ASHLAND COUNTY Rosette $25.00 Gift Certificate by The Gleaner 1488 Co Rd 995 Ashland, OH Antiques must be in place by 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16. The Antique Booth will accept entries from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16. Closed judging of antiques will be Saturday, September 16 at 3:00 p.m. Antiques may not be removed until Sunday, September 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No entry may be removed 43

44 DEPT. 115 ANTIQUES BOOK A - ANTIQUES 1. Cut glass $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Satin glass $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Glass decanter $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Blue depression $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Glass vase - between 6-12 $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Glass goblet $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Sugar and creamer -- 4 or less $ 8.00 $6.00 $ China item -- Christmas $ 8.00 $6.00 $ China/porcelain animal -- $ 8.00 $6.00 $ or less 10. Nippon $ 8.00 $6.00 $ RS Prussia $ 8.00 $6.00 $ China/porcelain box with lid-small $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Silver plated platter/tray $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Peanut butter jar $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Canning jar -- colored $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Food grinder $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Egg beater $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Carving set $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Potato masher $ 8.00 $6.00 $ String holder $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Pottery pitcher $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Weller pottery $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Kerosene lamp $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Lantern with colored globe $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Inkwell $ 8.00 $6.00 $ School slate $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Lunch box $ 8.00 $6.00 $ ring $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Club pin $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Man s wristwatch $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Lady s high heel shoes $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Curling Iron $ 8.00 $6.00 $ National Park memorabilia $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Historical flag with information $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Stuffed animal/no bears $ 8.00 $6.00 $ China doll -- with holder $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Child s tricycle -- limit 5 only $ 8.00 $6.00 $ High chair $ 8.00 $6.00 $ New Years item $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Railroad item -- no lanterns $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Darning egg $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Duck decoy $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Tintype/daguerreotype photo $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Lithograph $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Camera $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Book ends $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Wooden tool $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Faultless Rubber Item $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Crazy quilt $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Hooked/braided rug $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Dated item $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Dated item $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Dated item $ 8.00 $6.00 $ Ashland Historical item -- $ 8.00 $6.00 $4.00 no advertising item For Information Contact: Co-Chairperson Natalie Anderson or Co-Chairperson Cheri Denney Entry Blank for this Dept. - see page 59

45 DEPT. 116 ADULT HOBBY ADULT HOBBY Photography/ Art Judging Sunday, September 17, :00 a.m. Hobby Judging Monday, September 18, :00 a.m. Ken Woode Chairman COMMITTEE Ray & Kathy Baldner, Betty Barker, Cheryl Bartley, Sherry Bowling, Kaye Denier, Carol Dickson, Claudia Dunn, Nancy & Ron Dupre, Denise Gillette, Clinton Haught, Barb Hendrix, Ruth Hoover, Marty Krause, Bill & Pennola Nolan, JoAnn Woode Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. Entry Fee - $20.00 membership ticket to be purchased or shown when making entry. Competition limited to Ashland County residents. Articles must be appropriate for a family fair. Articles must be completed within the last five (5) years. All entry tags must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2017 and MUST be attached before bringing item to the Hobby Building. Be sure to check entry tags when receiving them from the Secretary s office. The building will be open Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for preliminary work on displays. Articles entered must be in the hands of the superintendent no later than 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16. Exhibitors from the 2016 Fair cannot enter the same exhibit unless substantially changed. The Fair Board will do everything possible to see that displays are properly protected, but can assume no obligation for loss or damage. Security will be provided in the building from Saturday evening, September 16 until exhibits are released. Management reserves the right to move or remove any articles. The building will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24 to remove articles. All premiums will be forfeited if an entry is removed before the excused time. Whenever possible, the management suggests that you bring your own case or frame for the protection of your display. Space will be allocated as available. The building will be closed for judging on Monday, September 18 at 8:00 a.m. Photography and Art judging will be held Sunday, September 17 at 8:00 a.m. An entry in any book not worthy of a prize will not be awarded one. Entries entered in the wrong category will not be judged. An entry tag must be checked by a committee member before the exhibit may be placed by the entrant. An entry cannot be removed without a claim tag. All premiums must be cashed by October 31, 2017 or they shall become null and void. Exhibitors must bring the necessary equipment and materials for installing their display. Articles entered in the Hobby Show will be judged as follows: Display (suggest a theme to be chosen) - 25 points; Decoration - 25 points; and Collection (judged for quality not quantity) - 50 points. ARTICLES MUST BE THE WORK OF ASHLAND COUNTY EXHIBITORS. Persons with advanced study or those who have sold their work must enter Professional Painting, Drawings & Art - Book C. BOOK A - PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS One Entry Per All entries must be framed, wired, ready to hang. No string or tape hangers. Can be any medium. 1. Abstract $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Animals $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Computer Art $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Floral $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Landscape $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Paint by Number $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Portraits $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Still Life $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Unclassified $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $15.00 BOOK B - ART One Entry Per, One Piece Per Entry Example: Bookends should be considered one piece. 1. Basketry $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Folk Art $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Handmade Christmas ornament (1) $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Handpainted ceramic $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Handpainted ceramic, glazed $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Handpainted figurine $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Jewelry making (can be a matching set) $ 7.00 $5.00 $

46 DEPT. 116 ADULT HOBBY Leather $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Metal work $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Photo composite $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Sculpturing $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Silk/Dried Floral Arrangement $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Stained glass $ 7.00 $5.00 $ String art $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Tole painting $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Wood art $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Wood carving $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Miscellaneous (Other than above) $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $15.00 BOOK C - PROFESSIONAL PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, & ART All entries must be framed, wired, ready to hang. No string or tape hangers. One Entry Per Can be any medium. 1. Abstract $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Animals $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Computer art $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Floral $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Jewelry making $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Landscape $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Portraits $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Sculpturing $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Still Life $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Unclassified $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $15.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Advanced photographers or amateurs who have won numerous previous awards at past fairs in the amateur division are encouraged to enter the Advanced category. Exhibitors MAY NOT cross enter between Advanced and Amateur class. Photograph must be 8 x 10 or larger mounted on stiff backing and stiff matting (your color preference). Otherwise the photos may not be accepted. Construction paper and poster board are NOT acceptable forms of mats. Overall, must be 11 x 14. No names, dates, wire, or hardware attached; no strings on entry tags and no framed pictures. Photograph must be taken within the past five years. The same photograph cannot be entered in both Black & White Photography and Color Photography. BOOK D-BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY AMATEUR BOOK E-BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED NO SEPIA Ten (10) Entries Per Book Allowed One Entry Per Allowed 1. Abstract/Texture $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Action/Sports $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Animal(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Bridge(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Building(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Cemetery/Tombstone(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Digitally Manipulated - NO Color $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Flower(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Human Interest - Must include a person(s) engaged in everyday activity or interesting situation $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Insect(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Landscape $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Local Attractions - Ashland & surrounding counties $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Person(s) - Baby/Toddler $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Persons(s) - Youth $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Person(s) - Adult $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Portrait $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Reflection(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Silhouette $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Vegetables/Fruit $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Water $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Weather $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Unclassified $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $15.00 BOOK F- COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY AMATEUR BOOK G-PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED Twenty (20) Entries Per Book Allowed One Entry Per Allowed 1. Abstract/Texture $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Action/Sports $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Amphibians/Fish/Reptiles $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Amusing Signs $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Animal(s) - Domestic $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Animal(s) - Wild $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Bird(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Bridge(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Building(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Caption(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Cemetery/Tombstone(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Digitally Manipulated $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Flower - One Bloom $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Flower - Multiple Blooms $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Holiday Theme $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $2.00

47 DEPT. 116 ADULT HOBBY 16. Human Interest - Must include a persons(s) engaged in everyday activity or interesting situation $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Insect(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Landscape - Spring/Summer $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Landscape - Fall $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Landscape - Winter $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Local Attractions - Ashland & Surrounding Counties $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Night $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Person(s) - Baby/Toddler $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Person(s) - Youth $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Person(s) - Adult $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Portrait $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Reflection(s) $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Silhouette $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Sunrise/Sunset $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Vegetables/Fruit $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Water $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Water - Sea/Ocean $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Weather $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Unclassified $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $15.00 BOOK H - NOSTALGIC TREASURES PHOTOGRAPHY One Entry Per Person Allowed 1. Nostalgic Photography $ 7.00 $5.00 $3.00 Entry must be reprinted from an old negative or photograph (dated prior to 1950, please) - no originals! Entry must be exact copy of original. Entry does not have to be taken by entrant. Image size: minimum 8 x 10, maximum 11 x 14 and must comply with matting requirements. Please include any pertinent historical or technical information on a 3x5 card and attached to front of entry. BOOK I - PERSONALIZED ARTICLE HAND WORKED One Entry Per Allowed One Item Per Allowed All articles must be the work of the amateur exhibitor & must be completed within the last five (5) years. Item to be handed to one of the Hobby Committee members and they will place it for display. 1. Auto model, custom made stock $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Auto model, kit $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Handworked card $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Model train, handmade $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Model truck $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Woodworking $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Model plane, rocket $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Model ship $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Farm machinery $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Scrap booking - 2 pages $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Miscellaneous, Other than above $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $15.00 BOOK J - PERSONALIZED COLLECTIONS Two Entries Per Book Allowed One Entry Per Allowed Display area is approximately 3 x 3. A collection must consist of at least seven pieces to classify as a hobby. A collection cannot be entered in more than one display or class. The display must be set up by the entrant. 1. Action figures $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Angels $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Animals $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Animals (Fictitious) $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Antiques - before 1950 MUST HAVE A THEME $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Ashland memorabilia $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Baskets $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Bells $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Birds $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Bottles/Beverage memorabilia $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Buttons $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Candles $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Caps (Headgear) $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Carousels $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Cartoon characters $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Celebrities/Movie memorabilia $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Ceramics/China $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Clowns $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Coins $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Cookbooks $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Disney items $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Doll house $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Dolls $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Glass $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Holiday displays $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Humorous $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Indian artifacts $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Jewelry/Jewelry boxes/ Hair combs $ 7.00 $5.00 $

48 DEPT. 116 ADULT HOBBY 29. Jigsaw Puzzles $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Lighthouses $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Locks/keys/keychains/etc. $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Marbles $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Metal objects $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Miniatures to 4 high $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Miscellaneous $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Money banks $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Music boxes $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Paper items $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Pens or Pencils $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Porcelain figurines $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Postage stamps $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Item relating to a profession $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Salt and Pepper shakers $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Sea creatures/space creatures $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Service station memorabilia $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Ships/boats $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Smoking memorabilia matchbook covers/lighters/ pipes/ash trays/etc. $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Snowmen/snowglobes $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Sports memorabilia $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Stoneware/crockery/jugs $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Tinware/pewter/granite $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Toys $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Trains $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Wooden items $ 7.00 $5.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $15.00 For Information Contact: Ken Woode Entry Blank for this Dept. - see page 59 48

49 DEPT. 117 YOUTH HOBBY YOUTH HOBBY Photography Judging Saturday, September 16, :30 p.m. Art Judging Sunday, September 17, :00 a.m. Hobby Judging Monday, September 18, :00 a.m. Ken Woode Chairman COMMITTEE Ray & Kathy Baldner, Betty Barker, Cheryl Bartley, Sherry Bowling, Kaye Eenier, Carol Dickson, Claudia Dunn, Nancy & Ron Dupre, Denise Gillette, Clinton Haught, Barb Hendrix, Ruth Hoover, Marty Krause, Bill & Pennola Nolan, JoAnn Woode Entries in this department will close Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Noon. Entry Fee - $20.00 membership ticket to be purchased or shown when making entry. Open to any Ashland County youth 6 years through 17 years. Children under 18 years of age may enter under their parents membership ticket. Two grade classifications available: Grade at the end of previous school year. Group A: Grades K through 5th Grades K-5 Group B: Grades 6th through 12th Grades 6-12 All entry tags must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2017 and MUST be attached before bringing item to the Hobby Building. Be sure to check entry tags when receiving them from the Secretary s office. The building will be open Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for preliminary work on displays. Articles entered must be in the hands of the superintendent no later than 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16. Exhibitors from the 2016 Fair cannot enter the same exhibit unless substantially changed. The Fair Board will do everything possible to see that displays are properly protected, but can assume no obligation for loss or damage. Security will be provided in the building from Saturday evening, September 16 until exhibits are released. Management reserves the right to move or remove any articles. The building will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24 to remove articles. All premiums will be forfeited if an entry is removed before the excused time. Whenever possible, management suggests that you bring your own case or frame for the protection of your display. Space will be allocated as available. The building will be closed for judging on Monday, September 18 at 8:00 a.m. An entry in any book not worthy of a prize will not be awarded one. Entries entered in the wrong category will not be judged. An entry tag must be checked by a committee member before the exhibit may be placed by the entrant. An entry cannot be removed without a claim tag. All premiums must be cashed by October 31, 2017 or they shall become null and void. Exhibitors must bring the necessary equipment and materials for installing their display. Articles entered in the Hobby Show will be judged as follows: Display (suggest a theme to be chosen) - 25 points; Decoration - 25 points; and Collection (judged for quality not quantity) - 50 points. ARTICLES MUST BE THE WORK OF ASHLAND COUNTY AMATEUR EXHIBITORS. BOOK M - PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS One Entry Per All entries must be framed. Can be any medium 1. Abstract $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Animals $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Computer Art $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Floral $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Landscape $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Paint by Number $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Portraits $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Still Life $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Unclassified $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $ 5.00 BOOK N - ART One Entry Per One Piece Per Entry Example: Bookends should be considered one. Jewelry can be a matching set. 1. Basketry $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Folk Art $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $

50 DEPT. 117 YOUTH HOBBY Handmade Christmas ornament (1) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Handpainted ceramic $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Handpainted ceramic, glazed $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Handpainted figurine $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Handpainted flower pot $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Jewelry making $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Leather $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Metal work $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Photo composite $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Sculpturing $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Stained glass $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ String art $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Tole painting $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Wood art $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Wood carving $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Miscellaneous (Other than above) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $ 5.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Photograph must be 8 x 10 or larger mounted on stiff backing and stiff matting (your color preference). Otherwise the photo may not be accepted. Construction paper and posterboard are NOT acceptable fomrs of mats. Overall, must be 11 x 14. No names, dates, wire, or hardware attached; no strings on entry tags and no framed pictures. Photograph must be taken within the past five years. The same photograph cannot be entered in both Black & White Photography and Color Photography. BOOK O - BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY NO SEPIA One Entry Per Allowed 1. Abstract/Texture $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Action/Sports $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Animal(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Bridge(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Building(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Cemetery/Tombstone(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Digitally Manipulated - NO Color $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Flower(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Human Interest - Must include a person(s) engaged in everyday activity or interesting situation $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Insect(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Landscape $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Local Attractions - Ashland & surrounding counties $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Person(s) - Baby/Toddler $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Persons(s) - Youth $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Person(s) - Adult $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Portrait $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Reflection(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Silhouette $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Vegetables or Fruit $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Water $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Weather $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Unclassified $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $ 5.00 BOOK P - COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY One Entry Per Allowed 1. Abstract/Texture $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Action/Sports $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Amphibians/Fish/Reptiles $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Amusing Signs $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Animal(s) - Domestic $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Animal(s) - Wild $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Bird(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Bridge(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Building(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Caption(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Cemetery/Tombstone(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Digitally Manipulated $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Flower - One Bloom $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Flower - Multiple Blooms $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Holiday Theme $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Human Interest - Must include a person(s) engaged in everday activity or interesting situation $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Insect(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Landscape - Spring/Summer $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Landscape - Fall $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Landscape - Winter $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Local Attractions - Ashland & surrounding counties $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Night $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Person(s) - Baby/Toddler $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Person(s) - Youth $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Person(s) - Adult $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Portrait $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Reflection(s) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Silhouette $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Sunrise/Sunset $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Vegetables/Fruit $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Water $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Water - Sea/Ocean $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Weather $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Unclassified $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $ 5.00

51 DEPT. 117 YOUTH HOBBY BOOK Q - PERSONALIZED ARTICLES HAND WORKED Two Entries Per Book Allowed One Entry Per Allowed All articles must be the work of the amateur exhibitor. Item to be handed to one of the Hobby Committee members and they will place it for display. 1. Auto model, custom made stock $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Auto model, kit $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Model train, handmade $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Model truck $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Construction (i.e. Legos, Lincoln Logs, etc.) 1 item $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Woodworking $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Model plane, rocket $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Model ship $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Farm machinery $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Soft sculpturing $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $ 5.00 BOOK R - PERSONALIZED COLLECTIONS One Entry Per Allowed Two Entries Per Book Allowed EXHIBITS MUST BE PUT IN PLACE BY YOUTH EXHIBITORS! Display area is approximately 3 x Doll House $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Dolls $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Glass $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Holiday displays $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Humorous $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Indian artifacts $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Jigsaw Puzzles $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Lighthouses $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Marbles $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Miniatures to 4 high $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Miscellaneous $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Money banks $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Music boxes $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ NASCAR memorabilia $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Paper Items $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Pens or Pencils $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Sea or Space creatures $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Service station memorabilia $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Ships/Boats $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Sports memorabilia $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Stamps - Postage $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Toys $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Trains $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Wooden items $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Best of Show (No entry) $ 5.00 A collection must consist of at least seven pieces to classify as a hobby. A collection cannot be entered in more than one display or class. DISPLAY MUST BE SET UP BY THE YOUTH 1. Action Figures $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Angels $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Animals $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Animals (Fictitious) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Barbie/Fashion Dolls $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Baskets $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Beanie Babies $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Bells $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Candles $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Caps (Headgear) $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Carousels $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Cartoon characters $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Celebrities/Movie Memorabilia $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Ceramics/China $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Clowns $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Coins $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $ Disney items $ 4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 For Information Contact: Ken Woode Entry Blank for this Dept. - see page 59 51

52 LAWN MOWER DERBY Lawn Mower es A - Light Duty B - Heavy Duty $25.00 non-refundable entry fee. Entries are to be made the night of the event. Rules and entry form are available at the Secretary s office and on line at All drivers must have a valid drivers license and be 18 years of age or older. TROPHIES - Sponsored by Aber s Towing Service First Place - Trophy $100 Second Place - Trophy $ 75 Third Place - Trophy $ 50 Lawn Mower Derby/Truck Pull Wednesday, September 20th 6:00 p.m. Grandstand Mitch Johnson & Melvin Reisinger Co-Chairmen COMMITTEE Jacob Carpenter, Brad Dalton, Wes Fliger, Walt Graven, Jeff Jacobs, Donald Kaeser, Mark Rafeld, Mike Reidenbach, Dave Snyder Lawn Mower Derby Rules 1. Must be 18 years of age. 2. There will be 2 classes, a light and a heavy-duty class. Mower classes will be determined by the judges the day of the derby. 3. Gasoline only, no other fuel. 4. No foam or liquid filled tires. 5. Any riding mower with a front mounted engine allowed. No rear mounted engines permitted; 18 horse power maximum. Electric start preferred, but if you have a pull start, you must be able to start FROM YOUR SEAT. No zero turn mowers. 6. Decks must be removed. You may make a homemade exhaust, but it must point straight up and be permanently fixed, not wired on. 7. Bars will be welded on the side of the mower for leg and foot protection only. 8. If battery or fuel tank is in the front of the engine, it must be moved to a safe location. 9. You may make a hand throttle for your use. Hoods must be bolted or wired down tightly. 10. You may use a spark plug protector. This must be mounted to the ENGINE ONLY. 11. You may weld flat bumpers to the front and rear of the mower. They can not exceed the width of the frame. They also may not exceed further than 6 from the mower. No pointed or jagged edges allowed. 12. Bumpers are optionl. If you have bumpers, front and rear height should be No excessively thick bumpers (not over 1/2 x 2 angle-iron). Remember, these are mowers. 14. Nothing may protect the tires in any way. No frame reinforcement permitted, except what may be needed to attach bumpers and cages to. Self tapping screws are permitted. 15. Pulleys may be changed to your desired gearing. 16. Helmets and boots are required. Hits are to be made to the front ends and tires of other mowers. Rear hits may be made using smart judgment. 17. No homemade mowers are permitted. 18. Rear wheels may be no larger than 13. No duals, chains or wheel weights. 19. Drivers are to remain on their mowers at all times unless mower is tipped over. No getting off to work on your mower, doing so will result in disqualification. 20. ABSOLUTELY NO SANDBAGGING OR GANG HITTING. You will receive one warning. Second time disqualification. You will have 60 seconds to make an aggressive hit or you will be disqualified. 21. All mowers with a side shift must have a hand guard. 22. ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL. 52

53 Truck Pull es Trophy Sponsor A 6500 Limited Street Truck Guy s Tire Service B 8000 Work Stock Diesel Truck Guy s Tire Service C Turbo Diesel Truck Bakos Auto Repair D 6500 Cheater Stock Truck Turbos checked at weigh in TRUCK PULL TROPHIES & PURSE First Place - Trophy $150 Second Place - Trophy $ 75 Third Place - Trophy $ 50 Fourth Place - $ 25 $25.00 non-refundable entry fee. Entries are to be made the night of the event. Complete rules and entry form are available at the Secretary s office and online at All drivers must have a valid drivers license. NOTE: Preliminary Buckeye Power Production Rules will be followed for Gasoline Trucks See website for complete set of rules for all Truck Pull es. Lawn Mower Derby/Truck Pull Wednesday, September 20th 6:00 p.m. Grandstand Mitch Johnson & Melvin Reisinger Co-Chairmen COMMITTEE Jacob Carpenter, Brad Dalton, Wes Fliger, Walt Graven, Jeff Jacobs, Donald Kaeser, Mark Rafeld, Mike Reidenbach, Dave Snyder TRUCK PULL Truck Pull General Rules 1. All drivers must have a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, registration, license plate, and sticker. 2. All decisions of the judges, track officials, etc. are final. 3. Ashland County Fair is not responsible for accidents or damages to trucks. All contestants and truck owners will enter the ground and contest at their own risk. 4. No alcoholic beverages permitted at event. Anyone with alcohol or under the influence will be asked to leave the event. 5. No unsportsmanlike conduct or horseplay. Pulling vehicles will be operated in a safe and orderly manner at all times, in all areas, on the track, in the pits, staging areas, etc. 6. Judges have the right to stop and disqualify anyone at any time. This may result in the participant being asked to leave the premises. 7. Any disqualification means forfeiture of any and all prize money and entry fee. 8. The hook will start with a tight chain, no jerking. 9. Only track officials and the driver are allowed on the track. 10. All pulls will be made under a green flag. There will be two green flags before a hook will be able to start. The hook man will hook the truck, signal for a tight chain. At this time, he will give his green flag thus signaling the start of the pull/hook. A red flag will be immediate stop. This can come from either flagman. 11. A puller has until the sled reaches the 100 mark to shut down his or her vehicle. The sled must not pass the 100 mark and the driver must show signs of stopping. Only one restart will be given per hook. If restart is taken, the distance of that pull will be final. 12. The pulling vehicle must stay in bounds at all times. However, the sled can go anywhere on the track. 13. Flagman has the right to stop any pull that is being done in an unsafe manner. 14. The flagman has the final say on the track. All other matters revert back to the officials. 15. No passengers allowed in the pulling vehicle. 16. All trucks must have at least a sling device to catch drive shafts. 17. All trucks must provide their own clevis or loop with a 3 ½ x 4 (pear shaped) diameter hole for the hook. If you can t hook, you can t pull. 18. Driver must be ready at time of hook or they will be disqualified. 19. Weigh in will start at 4:00 p.m. All trucks must be weighed in prior to the start of the class. 20. Pull order will be set at sign up. 21. First puller in each class is the test puller and has the right to reject their first pull. 22. Any loose items or parts falling off the truck are grounds for disqualification. 23. All classes close after the first hook. 24. No double entries. 25. Entry fee will allow the driver only into the Fairgrounds and event. All others must pay gate and event admission. 53

54 CRAFT SHOW ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW In the Buckeye Barn September 21, 22, & 23, :00 8:00 p.m. 1. All items must be hand-crafted by the vendor. We reserve the right to remove any inappropriate items. 2. Applications must be postmarked or received by August 19, 2017 to be considered. 3. All new applicants must enclose or (JPEG files only) three current photos of your listed items. to: 4. You may display for 1, 2, or 3 days. Cost is $25 per day. Please enclose check made payable to Ashland County Fair for number of days along with your application and photos, and mail to: Ashland County Fair Arts & Crafts Show 2042 Claremont Avenue Ashland, OH Interior booth is approximately 10 x 10. Electricity is available. All vendors must bring their own tables, chairs, etc. Notification will be by mail. At that time we will send your booth number, fair pass, and directions. If we do not accept your application,we will return your check. Comments or questions please call (419) Information to be included on your application: Name, address, phone, , description of the items you make and will be selling. Applications can be found on the website at: ashlandcountyfair.com NOTE: Several important changes have been made to the Arts & Crafts Show. Please read the rules and regulations carefully to note dates, times, and regulation changes. Along with these changes, improvements have been made to the Buckeye Barn; signage has been improved; and we re hoping to have several new vendors. Looking forward to an exciting year, please come and join us! Ashland County Fair Arts and Crafts Show Rules 1. Show will take place in the Buckeye Barn. This is located on Baney Road at Gate Booths will be awarded to the first 19 entrants. 3. All items must be hand-crafted by the applicant and his/her apprentices. 4. All new applicants must supply photos or photo files in JPEG format, or have a representative website with photos to be considered for the show. 5. Setup will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the day you are displaying and must be completed by 12 noon. Breakdown will commence no sooner than 8:00 p.m. Vendors may pull up to the Barn for setup. After setup is complete, all vehicles must be moved to the general parking area. If accepted, you will be receiving your fair packet by mail which will contain a free fair admission pass, directions to the Buckeye Barn, and other information. 6. Each vendor is responsible for furnishing their own display, display walls, tables, and chairs. 7. All items for sale must be within your allotted booth area. 8. The Ashland County Fair takes no percentage of vendor profits. 9. Each vendor is selected on merit as interpreted by an independent jury. 10. Once accepted for the show, there will be no refunds issued for cancellations. 11. This is a family oriented event and any objectionable items on display will result in removal from the fair without refund. 12. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the fairgrounds. 13. No raffles or solicitation is permitted. 14. You are responsible for your own trash. There will be plenty of trash barrels on the fairgrounds. Please be respectful of others and of the fair. 15. Any artist or their workers defacing fairgrounds property in any way will be fined by law and asked to leave immediately with no refund allowed. 54

55 SCHEDULE Sunday, September 17 - Opening Day ENTERTAINMENT Wood Carver 3 times Daily Buckeye Triangle Opening Ceremonies Noon Entertainment Pavilion Jr. Fair King and Queen 12:30 Entertainment Pavilion Parade of Bands 2:00 Grandstand Kiddie Tractor Pull 4:00 Entertainment Pavilion K-9 Demo 4:00 Coliseum Ash-Fair Raceway Tribute 4:15 Grandstand Skillet Throw 5:00 Coliseum Pure Country Dancers 6:00 Entertainment Pavilion OSTPA Pull 6:30 Grandstand LIVESTOCK EVENTS Mkt Steer Showmanship 9:00 Coliseum Open Rabbit 9:00 Swine Pavilion Draft Horse Stable-In 12:30 Coliseum Fun Show Jr Fair Mkt Rabbit 5:00 Rabbit Barn 4H Dog Demo 5:30 Coliseum Market Steer Show 7:00 Coliseum Monday, September 18 - Veterans Day Free Meal for Vets from 12 6 ENTERTAINMENT Wood Carver 3 times Daily Buckeye Triangle Veteran s Walk of Honor 10:30 Veterans Building Veterans Service 11:00 Entertainment Pavilion Harness Racing Noon & 6:00 Grandstand Human Tractor Pull 6:00 Draft Pony Barn ACF Idol Round One 7:00 Entertainment Pavilion LIVESTOCK EVENTS Jr Fair Breeding Sheep 8:30 Open Sheep Barn Jr Fair Rabbit Show 9:00 Rabbit Barn Dairy Judging 9:00 Coliseum Poultry Show 10:00 Poultry Bldg Jr Fair Market Lamb 11:00 Swine Pavilion Dairy Benefit Auction 12:30 Coliseum Jr Fair Saddle Horse 3:00 Coliseum Jr Fair Goat Costume 5:00 Goat Barn Jr Fair Rabbit Costume 6:00 Rabbit Barn Tuesday, September 19 - Senior Citizens Day ENTERTAINMENT Wood Carver 3 times Daily Buckeye Triangle Kroc Center Band Noon Entertainment Pavilion Sr King/Queen Contest 2:00 Entertainment Pavilion AU National Championship 5:30 Entertainment Pavilion Girls Basketball Team Meet and Greet John Michael Montgomery 7:00 Grandstand and Collin Raye LIVESTOCK EVENTS Draft Horse/Pony Halter 8:00 Coliseum Jr Fair Mkt Hog Show 9:00 Swine Pavilion Jr. Fair Poultry Show 9:00 Poultry Barn Draft Horse/Pony Hitch Noon Coliseum Jr Fair Baby Beef Show 6:00 Coliseum Wednesday September 20 Ladies Day Programs Expand Your Horizons 10 3 Mozelle Hall & Entertainment Paviln ENTERTAINMENT Wood Carver 3 times Daily Buckeye Triangle Cornhole Tournament 6:00 Byers Building Lawnmower Derby & 6:00 Grandstand Truck Pull Top Rail Band 7:00 Entertainment Pavilion LIVESTOCK EVENTS Jr Fair Saddle Horse 9:00 Coliseum Jr Fair Angora Goat 9:00 Swine Pavilion Jr Fair Dairy/Market 9:00 Swine Pavilion & Meat Goat show Sheep Judging 9:00 Sheep Barn Thursday, September 21 ENTERTAINMENT Wood Carver 3 times Daily Buckeye Triangle Diaper Derby Crawling 10:00 Entertainment Pavilion Arts & Craft Show 1:00 to 8:00 Buckeye Barn Toddlers Foot Race 1:30 Entertainment Pavilion Motocross 6:00 Grandstand Cornhole Tournament 6:00 Byers Building Big Blue Band 7:00 Entertainment Pavilion LIVESTOCK EVENTS Jr Fair Dairy Show 9:00 Coliseum Jr Fair Breeding Beef 9:00 Coliseum Jr Fair Beef & Dairy 9:00 Coliseum Feeder Steer Jr Fair Pygmy Goat 9:00 Swine Pavilion Beef Cattle Show 12:30 Coliseum 4-H Fun Horse Show 5:00 Paddock Little Int l Showmanship 8:00 Coliseum LIVESTOCK SALES Market Rabbits 4:00 Coliseum Market Turkeys 4:30 Coliseum Market Broilers 5:00 Coliseum Market Steers, followed by 6:30 Coliseum Baby Beef Friday, September 22 - Youth Day ENTERTAINMENT Wood Carver 3 times Daily Buckeye Triangle COSI Noon to 6 Veterans Building Arts & Craft Show 1:00 to 8:00 Buckeye Barn Small Fry Car Race -2 to 4 Yrs 1:30 Entertainment Pavilion Herd Dog Show 1:00 & 3:00 Coliseum Stock Tractor Pull 5:00 Grandstand Draft Pony Pull 7:00 Coliseum The County Line Band 7:00 Entertainment Pavilion LIVESTOCK SALES Swine, Sheep, then 8:30 Swine Pavilion Dairy & Market Goats Saturday September 23 - Demolition Derby Day ENTERTAINMENT Wood Carver 3 times Daily Buckeye Triangle Arts & Craft Show 1:00 to 8:00 Buckeye Barn Woodcarving Auction 2:00 Buckeye Triangle Open Draft Horse 11:00 Grandstand & Pony Hitch Fiddler s Contest 1:00 Entertainment Pavilion 4-H Baking Contest Judging 2:00 Veteran s Building 4-H Baking Auction 4:00 Veteran s Building Demolition Derby 6:00 Grandstand KRUSH 7:00 Entertainment Pavlion LIVESTOCK EVENT Open Goat 9:00 Swine Pavilion *Ashland Train Club Trains on Display Tues - Fri - Veteran s Bldg * Myers Hatchery - Chicks Hatching - Poultry Barn * First Bite-Fishing Tanks * Mr. Puppet * Laser Tag * Gaelic Glen Alpacas 55

56 RELEASE TIME FOR LIVESTOCK 10:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 PLEASE KEEP YOURSELF AND YOUR ANIMALS SAFE! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE, OR MOUTH. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK NEAR ANIMALS OR ANIMAL PENS. REPORT ANY SIGNS OF ILLNESS IN YOUR ANIMAL. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SPONSORS of the Day SUNDAY-OPENING DAY MONDAY-VETERANS DAY 56

57 LIVESTOCK ENTRY BLANK Entries close August 19, 2017 at Noon TOWNSHIP NAME Membership Ticket No. Membership to be issued to: ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP Number of animals Jr. Fair Entry? PHONE Entry fee - Refer to department Dept. Book Qty. Description Entry Fee Make checks payable to: Ashland Co. Fair Membership $20.00 each $ 2042 Claremont Ave. Entry Fees $ Ashland, OH Total Due $ Phone:

58 RELEASE TIME FOR ARTICLES: SUNDAY, September 24, :00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SPONSORS of the Day TUESDAY-SENIOR CITIZENS DAY WEDNESDAY-LADIES DAY 58

59 NON-LIVESTOCK ENTRY BLANK Entries close August 19, 2017 at Noon TOWNSHIP NAME Membership Ticket No. Membership to be issued to: ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP Age/Grade of Youth Entrant PHONE Dept. Book Qty. Description Make checks payable to: Ashland Co. Fair Membership $20.00 each $ 2042 Claremont Ave. Tractor Fees $ Ashland, OH Total Due $ Phone:

60 RELEASE TIME FOR POULTRY & PIGEONS: SUNDAY, September 24, :00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SPONSORS of the Day THURSDAY FRIDAY-YOUTH DAY SATURDAY-DEMOLITION DERBY DAY 60

61 POULTRY & PIGEONS ENTRY BLANK Entries close August 19, 2017 at Noon TOWNSHIP NAME Membership Ticket No. Membership to be issued to: ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP Bantams Large Fowl PHONE Total No. of Fowl Entry fee - $1.00 per head Dept. Book Variety (Use line for each variety) Cock Hen C kl. Pullet Make checks payable to: Ashland Co. Fair Membership $20.00 each $ 2042 Claremont Ave. Entry Fees $ Ashland, OH Total Due $ Phone:

62 ENTERTAINMENT John Michael Montgomery / Collin Raye Tuesday September 19, :00 PM WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS 62

63 Kiddie Tractor Pull Sunday, September 17 4:00 pm KIDDIE EVENTS Diaper Derby Crawling Thursday, September 21 10:00 am Toddlers Foot Race Thursday, September 21 1:30 pm Small Fry Car Race(2-4 yrs) Friday, September 22 1:30 pm FAMILY FUN SHOWS AND ACTIVITIES Fishing DAILY Mr. Puppet 63

64 HIGHLIGHTS CREDIT CARD MACHINES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT GATES 4 & 5! WOOD CARVER-3 times daily Buckeye Triangle Woodcarving Auction-2:00 p.m. SHUTTLE SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE ALPACAS ON DISPLAY ALL WEEK Tent is between Hobby Building and Gate 4 HUMAN ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL Monday, September 21 6:00 p.m. In front of the Draft Horse Barn DRAFT HORSE & PONY HITCH Saturday, September 23 11:00 a.m. Open to the World In front of the Grandstand 64