GUIDELINES FOR FAIR COMPETITIONS, ENTRIES,
AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to the 2009 Madison County Fair. If you are interested in
entering any of the competitions in either the
Adult or Youth
division, these guidelines will help you with that process. Other
useful information is also listed. Competitions
Craft, Horticulture & Field Crop Division for Adults and Youth
4-H Livestock & Horse Division for Youth.
Special Contests and Events:
| Queen of the Fair |
| Ugliest Truck Contest |
| Antique Tractor Show |
| Old-Time Skills Exhibit |
Fair Vendors:
• A limited number of 10’ wide by 15’ deep Exhibitor spaces will be available to rent
for the fair. |
| • The fee for each 10’ wide space is $50 which covers the entire fair. |
• Fair times are Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Friday and
Saturday from 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Vendors are encouraged to set up for the
entire length of the fair. |
• Electrical hook-ups are available for a small surcharge of $5.00 for the
entire fair. |
| • Vendors must declare the nature of their booth as to product, service, etc. |
• The Fair Exhibitor application is found at the back of the Fair Book.
Photocopies are also accepted. |
| • Rental fee plus any surcharge must accompany the application. |
• A detailed Exhibitor Rules and Regulations page is also found at the back of the
Fair Book. Please refer to that page for further information. |
Application for Competitions:
| General: |
• Only one individual may appear on each form. For example, if two members
of the same family want to enter a competition, they must each fill out a
separate form. |
• The Fair Book contains several copies of the forms. Photocopies are also
accepted. |
• For all entries in the Craft, Horticulture & Field Crops Division (including
Youth entries), use the general application that lists Departments
A through L and S. |
• Entrants in the Craft, Horticulture and Field Crop Division must be residents
of Madison County. |
• There are separate forms in the Livestock & Horses Division, so choose
the appropriate form for your entry. These forms may also be photocopied
for use. |
• Each entry form is designed to allow for entry in multiple classes. Simply
refer to the specific Department and Class Code listed in the catalogue. Be
sure to describe the entry where indicated. Note that all Youth entries begin
with “Y”. |
• If you desire to enter more classes than a form allows, an additional form
must be used. |
• Note that in the Youth Show Horse Department, a separate Pre-registration
packet must be requested and completed to finalize your application. THE
FAIR APPLICATION SHOULD BE USED TO REQUEST THE PRE-REGISTRATION
PACKET. |
• Deadlines and fees for applications vary among the departments. Deadline
dates and times are listed in the catalogue for each Division and Department. |
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| Youth Division: |
• The Madison County Fair follows the rules and regulations set forth by the
North Carolina 4-H Youth Development for all competitions in both the Craft,
Horticulture & Field Crops Division and the Livestock & Horses Division. |
• Even though 4-H rules and regulations are used, the fair is open to any
youth regardless of 4-H membership. There is no requirement that a youth
must join 4-H to participate in the Madison County Fair. These youths simply
must agree to follow the guidelines established for the various Divisions and
Departments, including age calculations for class levels. |
• The Madison County Fair is also open to 4-H members from neighboring
counties. |
• Youths should use the same form as adults in the Craft, Horticulture & Field
Crops Division. Note that all Youth classes begin with the letter “Y”,
regardless of Division. |
Premium Schedule:
Craft, Horticulture & Field Crops Division
o First Place, Blue Ribbon, $6.00 premium
o Second Place, Red Ribbon, $4.00 premium
o Third Place, White Ribbon, $2.00 premium
o No premium is awarded for any 5-8 Youth class. Ribbons will be awarded
in these classes.
Livestock & Horses Division
o Poultry:
• First Place, Blue Ribbon, $6.00 premium
• Second Place, Red Ribbon, $5.00 premium
• Third Place, White Ribbon, $4.00 premium
o Goats and Sheep Departments:
• First Place, Blue Ribbon, $25.00 premium
• Second Place, Red Ribbon, $20.00 premium
• Third Place, White Ribbon, $15.00 premium
o Beef Heifer Department:
• First Place, Blue Ribbon, $35.00 premium
• Second Place, Red Ribbon, $30.00 premium
• Third Place, White Ribbon, $25.00 premium
o Youth Horse Show – No premiums, Ribbons Only in each class:
• First Place, Blue Ribbon
• Second Place, Red Ribbon
• Third Place, White Ribbon
No youth under the age of nine (9) may receive a premium for any class
in any division. Age as of January
1, 2009 is the determining factor. The youth must be nine years old on
that date. |
Fees, Judging and Display:
Craft, Horticulture & Field Crops Division
• Applications may be submitted as soon as the Fair Book is printed.
• There are no fees for any Department in this Division.
• All applications must be received by 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009.
• Although applications can be received as early as May, entry submissions in
the Craft, Horticulture & Field
Crops Division will not be accepted prior to
Monday, October 5, 2009. Entries must be brought to the
Madison County
Cooperative Extension office between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on Monday,
October 5, 2009 or
9:00 am until noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
• Judging for this division will occur on Tuesday afternoon and evening in all
departments and classes.
• Winning entries will be displayed at the Cooperative Extension Conference
Room beginning on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, 2009.
• In departments where entries are returned to the owner, pick up cannot
occur until Monday, October 12.
• Premium checks for winning entries will be available at the extension office
or will be mailed.
Livestock & Horses Division
• Refer to each Department description for information regarding fees,
deadlines, show dates, and logistical
details. Those details vary depending
on the department.
• Judging occurs during the scheduled event and awards are made on site.
• Premium checks for winning entries will be available at the extension
office or will be mailed. |
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