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Hamilton County Youth Fair
2019
January 2nd –5th, 2019
1 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairTable of Contents
Table of contents page 2
Schedule page 3
Show Officials & Advisors page 4
General Information page 5
Overall Rules page 6
Livestock Division (Rules & Classes) page 10
Ag Mech Division (Rules & Classes) page 21
Home Economics Division (Rules & Classes)page 23
Scholarship page 31
Entry Form page 32
Appendix’s A & B page 34
Show Dedication – will be selected in fall page 36
2 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairSunday, December 30, 2018 Friday, January 4, 2019
1:00-Set Up 8:00-Home Economics Items for Sale continued
2:00-Ag Mech Projects Move in 11:30-Home Ec. /Ag Mech awards-main ring
3:00-5:00-Pick up of all Home Ec. Entries
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
9:00-Home Ec. Superintendent Meeting 7:30-Show begins-All Rolling Starts
9:30-11:30-All Home Ec. Check In Breeding Swine
1:00-Home Ec. Judging Begins Prospect Swine
5:00-Ag Mech Judging Begins Market Swine
5:00-Check In Poultry and Rabbit Swine Showmanship
6:00-Poultry Show Pee Wee Swine
Rolling Start into Rabbit Show Other Beef Heifers
Home Ec. Opens to public at the end of (Longhorn Heifers)
judging process Beef Heifers
Heifer Showmanship
Thursday, January 3, 2019 Steer Show
All Animals in Place by 12:00
Steer Showmanship
7:00-9:00-Animal Check in the following order:
Steer Sale Order
Dairy Goats
Breeding Sheep No load out on Friday until the conclusion of
Market Sheep the cattle show. All animals must be out of the
Breeding Goats barn by 10:00 am Saturday morning!
Market Goats
9:00-12:00-Swine Check In & Classifying Saturday, January 5, 2019
12:00-1:00-Cattle Check In 9:00-Set up for Meal and Premium Sale
Steers will be classified at check in &
weigh in. 10:00 All animals must be out of barn
1:30-Home Ec. Items open to public for sale 12:00-Meal
Show Start Times-ALL Rolling Starts 1:00-Premium Sale
1:30-Dairy Cattle Show
Dairy Goats At conclusion of premium sale, clean facilities
Breeding Goats so we are done and don’t have to come back
Market Goats and clean Sunday.
Goat Showmanship
Breeding Sheep
Market Sheep Please look at schedule majority of it has
Sheep Showmanship changed!!! Saturday there is NO SHOW . . . it is
Pee Wee Sheep Show only the premium sale.
Sheep & Goats can leave barn at end of Pee
Wee show 3
3 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairHamilton County Jr. Junior Livestock Association Officials
HCJLA Board Members
Rotate Off Hico Evant Hamilton
2021 Keith Davis Ellisha Weeks Faith Massingill
2020 Trigg Moore Rhonda Belanger Cody Lane
2019 Kenny Dolson Mason Bullard / Blake Edwards
HCJLA Officers
President Vice President
Kenny Dolson Mason Bullard
Treasurer Secretary
Bridgette Haile Faith Massingill
Show Secretary: Chrissy Lane
Superintendents
Overall Show Superintendent: Greg Eilers
Assistant Overall Show Superintendent: Blake Edwards
Overall Home Economics Superintendent: Emma Byers
Cattle (Beef & Dairy) Superintendent: Cindy Rogers
Sheep & Goat Superintendent: Glynn Krueger
Poultry Superintendent: Jodi Strickland
Rabbit Superintendent: Ellisha Weeks
Swine Superintendent Larry Barker
Pee Wee Swine/ Clover Kids Superintendent: Doug Wagner
Pee Wee Sheep: Ronnie McDonald
Ag Mech Superintendent: Chad Ondrusek
Awards: Mica Baize
Food Superintendent: Shirley Lewis/Paula Christian
Craft Superintendent: Elissa Crouch
Sewing Superintendent: Stacy Raibourn
Photography Superintendent: Elizabeth Marquess
Technology: Misty Slone/Shawna Mckandless
Hamilton County Extension Agents Bruce Boyd/Sheila Ondrusek
Hamilton FFA Advisors Toby Long/Terry Baize/ Jeffery Jones
Evant FFA Advisor Whitni Decker
Hico FFA Advisors Eric Kale/Josh Sanders
Hamilton FCCLA Advisor Missy Marwitz
4 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairGeneral Information
Hamilton County Junior Livestock show (HCJLA) is a 50C3 non-profit organization that is run by
volunteers. Please help us by doing your part at the show by picking up trash, dumping trash cans
into dumpster if it is full and helping wherever needed. If you are currently not a member, we
welcome your participation at any meeting. Board members are elected once a year to represent
each community in Hamilton County. If interested in serving please let any of the advisors know you
would like to get involved on the board or as a superintendent.
If you or your student make the sale. They must turn in sale card to the show staff, usually located on stage.
This must be completed by the posted deadline. When entering all checks should be made out to HCJLA or
to the organization you will be entered under (4-H, FFA, FCCLA). All fees should be paid no later than
December 1, 2018 when entries are submitted.
If you or your student make the sale be aware that they will need to attend the premium sale. A complete
buyers list will be provided to advisors, they will provide list for you to write your thank you notes. Please
complete these in a timely manner and highly recommend a small gift like cookies, cake etc. might be
appropriate.
Add-on’s: no minimum for them but a minimum amount of $50 per exhibitor to have contributor’s name
announced during sale. All add-on’s must be paid in full and prior to the beginning of the sale.
Special Awards –
Herdsman – This award is presented to a Senior and a Junior exhibitor in the Show for overall
outstanding characteristics that make this individual unique and leaves a lasting impact on all
participants. The recipients are chosen by the 4-H agents and FFA advisors at the discretion.
Awards will be given to the exhibitor best representing each of the following: Evant FFA (1),
Hamilton FFA (2 – JR/SR), Hamilton County 4-H (1), and Hico FFA (2 – JR/SR).
Jeff Fox Memorial Award – Market steer exhibitor selected on best overall job of showmanship
and presentation of the steer.
Jayson Harris Memorial Award – Beef heifer exhibitors only selected on overall presentation of
the animal and knowledge of the beef heifer project.
Cattleman’s Award in Honor of Gayland Stephens – The recipient of this award must exhibit the
finest overall qualities including
Outstanding in his/her fitting, herdsmanship, showmanship, sportsmanship, knowledge of
the animal and knowledge of their division.
Very well-mannered in interactions with the judge(s) and show personnel, and someone
with high standards at all times.
Exemplify qualities of a good cattleman through great care for their animal, personally
grooming and caring for the animal, and in depth knowledge of the breed and its uses.
Perform at an outstanding level in all areas and demonstrate a good spirit with all others.
The recipient will be chosen by the judge with input from the show superintendents and the
Stephens’ family members (when available).
5 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairMelissa Green Memorial Award – This award is to an exhibitor demonstrating hard work and
effort without regard to the placing of the animals. The FFA advisors, 4-H leaders and County
Agents may nominate exhibitors of market lambs for this award based on their efforts, knowledge
of their lamb, and personal involvement in its care. The award is presented by Sue Green.
Jennifer Hall Memorial Award – In honor of Jennifer’s love for the Show and the fitting and
showing of her lambs, Sandy and Roseanne Hall present this award to the exhibitor with the best
fitted lamb in the market show.
Don Plagens Memorial Award- In honor of Don’s love for showing swine. Selected for overall
presentation and knowledge of their swine project.
Overall General Rules
1. Eligibility – All participants must be a member of a Hamilton County
4-H Club or the Hamilton, Hico or Evant FFA, JR FFA, FCCLA Chapters. Members must be in the 3rd
grade to the 12th grade. A student that is considered academically ineligible by their school district
at show time SHALL NOT SHOW, NOR SHALL HIS/HER ENTRY BE SHOWN. Home schooled youth
must show proof at show date of passing grades. Proof of compliance with this requirement may
be required.
2. Residency - Participants must attend public or private school in Hamilton County or live in a
Hamilton, Hico or Evant ISD. (A child’s residence of divorced parents is determined by the county
of residence of the custodial parent.) Home schooled participants will be counted as part of the
district in which they reside; however, if the last public school in which a member of the family was
enrolled was Hamilton, Hico, or Evant ISD and they are members of Hamilton County 4-H Club,
then they shall meet the residency requirement. Participants transferring into a qualifying district
after validation or entry deadline dates but before show must be in good standing with their
former club or chapter and meet all other requirements of this show. Proof of compliance with
the residency requirement may be required.
3. Age Groups - Age groups are as follows:
Pee Wee / Clover Kids: 4 years old – 2nd grade
Junior Division: 3rd grade – 8th grade
Senior Division: 9th -12th grade
4. Exhibitor Responsibility - All exhibited animals must be under the care of the exhibitor. All items in
the home economics area, MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY EXHIBITOR. Any entry found to be in
violation of this rule will be disqualified at the sole discretion of the judges.
5. Entry Deadline – December 3, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. to FCCLA or FFA Advisor or the Hamilton County
Extension Office. All participants must complete (include required information) and turn in the
entry forms attached on or before the deadline. If incomplete it will not be a valid entry. All entry
fees due to advisor or HCJLA at deadline.
Entry form is now on two forms. Please read statement and must be signed by the Exhibitor and
Parent/Guardian.
6. Liability – Association, its member and volunteers will not be responsible for any loss or damage
that may occur, and each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any damage or loss suffered by
6 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fairhim/her or anyone else as a result of his/her actions. All exhibitors will be under the control and
direction of the Hamilton County Jr. Livestock Association and their Advisor(s).
7. Dress Code- All exhibitors will be required to follow this dress code when entering the show ring
and premium sale ring. Exhibitors are encouraged to dress appropriately at all times. Each
superintendent will be responsible for enforcing the code. The dress code includes:
A. Shirts will have sleeves and collars and be tucked in-no midriff shirts.
B. Spaghetti straps are not allowed unless another shirt is worn underneath or over.
C. Extreme holes or slashes in jeans/pants are not allowed.
D. Baggy jeans/pants are not allowed.
E. Jeans/pants worn above the hip bone.
F. Jeans/pants will be hemmed at the bottom.
G. No caps. Cowboy hats are allowed.
H. Open-toe shoes are not allowed.
I. Visible tattoos are not allowed.
J. Male exhibitors must be clean shaven.
K. Males may not wear any ornamental jewelry on their ears. By the same token, both
genders are not allowed to wear any visible piercing ornaments on the nose,
eyebrow, or tongue.
L. Hair must meet school dress code.
8. Conduct- Any exhibitor, parent, or other individual who shows disrespect or interferes with any
show official or judge will be:
A. Person(s) will be asked to leave fairgrounds by the show superintendent or their
advisor.
B. Should the person(s) refuse to leave, law enforcement will be called and they
will escort the person(s) from the grounds.
C. Person(s) will not be allowed to return to the grounds until a formal, written
apology is made by the person(s) to the show official or judge that the incident
was directed against.
D. Should the person be an exhibitor, any judging classes that are missed as a
result of their removal from the grounds will be forfeited by the exhibitor.
E. Should the person be an exhibitor, any prizes or monies won will be forfeited
should they refuse to make apology.
F. Should a second incident from the person(s) occur at any point in time
following the first incident, they will be barred from current show and
the show in the next year.
G. Should a third incident occur from the person(s) occur at any point in time
following the second incident, person(s) will be permanently barred from
the show.
H. Person(s) who have been removed from the show because of an incident
may appeal to the board of directors at the first Hamilton County Jr.
Livestock Association meeting following the show where the incident
occurred. The board will hear the side of the show superintendent and the
complainant and rule on the incident. Board ruling will be final with no
further appeal.
I. Should the board rule in favor of the complainant, any suspensions from
the show will be revoked.
7 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairJ. Should the person(s) involved in the incident be an exhibitor and their
appeal is upheld by the board, all prizes and monies that were earned will
be restored if possible.
9. Contact Judge- Exhibitors, parents, or their agents are strictly prohibited to make improper contact
with any judge for the Hamilton County Youth Fair until the judging of their entries is completed.
Should any exhibitor, parent, or their agent make improper contact with the judge before they
have completed judging, their entries will be immediately disqualified. Should a second incident
of improper contact with a judge ever occur again at any point in time by the exhibitor or by
anyone acting on their behalf, exhibitor will be permanently barred from the show. Exhibitors,
parents, or their agents may appeal to the Hamilton County Youth Fair any suspensions as a result
of improper contact with judges. The board’s ruling will be final with no further appeals.
10. Any exhibitor, parent, or their agent who engages in “bullying” another exhibitor either written, verbally, or
with the use of body language will be subject to the same penalties as outlined in rule 8.
11. Premium Sale – Eligible Sale Entries: The following entries are eligible for the premium sale:
Minimum of 3 head per division for the entries to be eligible for premium sale. Top 75% of each class
of market lambs, market goats, market hogs, and all breeding classes. Top 75% of each class of
poultry and rabbits. Grand and Reserve Champions in the Home Economics Division.
Qualifying sale order steers – After judging of classes, steer exhibitors must bring back one steer per
exhibitor for placement in the sale order. No more than 75% of the total number of steers in the
Show will be in the premium sale. There will be no bumping. Please see attached form for auction
breakdown. (For these purposes, numbers will be rounded up to the next whole number when the
decimal is 50% or better.)
Each exhibitor may sell only one entry in the premium sale. Exhibitors wishing to sell an entry in the
premium sale or to sell an animal on the floor price must let the Show Secretary know at the close of their
species show or division show. Cattle no later than 30 minutes after the steer sale order is determined. If
judging is not completed at this time, the Show Superintendent may extend the time. Late premium sale
entries will be charged a late fee of $50.00. Exhibitors must appear in the sale ring at their scheduled time on
sale day unless an approved excuse is provided.
All Premium Sale exhibitors must report to the show grounds for set up before the show or clean up on
Sunday after the show. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $100.00 being deducted from their premium
check.
Commission – A 7% commission fee will be automatically charged on all items sold through the
Premium Sale and the floor bid process. This commission is the responsibility of the exhibitor. It
will be deducted from the check before it is issued.
Thank You – All premium sale exhibitors must send approved thank you cards to all buyers of their
entries and award sponsors. The Thank You cards must be turned in to the exhibitor’s supervising
agent /teacher with proper postage and address. Supervisors will mail all thank you cards. Award and
sale proceeds will be distributed to the supervisors or teachers. IF THE THANK YOU CARD IS NOT
TURNED INTO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE PREMIUM SALE, THE FUNDS WILL BE
FORFEITED AND DEPOSITED INTO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
Home Economic Sales – Exhibitors selling a food item must furnish a freshly made item for the sale for
delivery to the buyers. Non-food items should be cleaned and presented in an attractive manner.
8 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair12. PROTESTS. The judge’s and superintendent’s decisions are final. Any formal protest must be
made in writing. The written protest must cite the rule in question. The protest must be
accompanied by a deposit of $150 cash, which will be refunded only if the protest is upheld.
Protests must be made within 30 minutes following that species Champion selection.” Judging will
not be interrupted for protest investigation. All protests must be tendered to the Show
Superintendent. Any protest must include a written explanation of all efforts to resolve the
protest with the division superintendent. The Show Superintendent, with the assistance of the
division superintendents, will determine all protests. The Show Superintendent’s decisions will be
final.
13. Alcohol Ban – No alcohol shall be consumed at the show site during the show. At the discretion of
the Show Superintendent, any person present that appears to be intoxicated will be asked to leave
the premises.
14. Selection Process for Superintendents:
a. A nomination committee composed of 4-H and FFA advisors will meet to nominate and rank up to 5
individuals for each superintendent role, including the overall superintendent. (Nomination meeting
will be open to public, but only advisors can vote.)
b. Nominees delivered to Overall Superintendent to contact in the ranked order until one of the
nominees agrees to serve.
c. A list of confirmed superintendents will then be submitted for the board’s vote of approval.
d. In the event a superintendent steps down, resigns, or no one on the list agree to serve, the
nomination process will be repeated.
15. Selection Process for Judges:
a. A nomination committee composed of 4-H and FFA advisors will meet to nominate and
rank up to 5 individuals for each division judge. (Nomination meeting will be open to
public, but only advisors can vote.)
b. Nominees delivered to each respective superintendent to contact in the ranked order until
one of the nominees agrees to serve.
1. A list of confirmed judges will then be submitted for the board’s vote of approval.
2. In the event a judge cannot fulfill commitment, or no one on the list agree to
serve, the nomination process will be repeated.
3. Superintendents and Judges will agree to serve for a term two years, but not
limited to two years.
16. Superintendents’ Authority – All exhibits, projects and animals will be under the control and
guidance of the respective superintendents who have the right to reclassify any entry if they feel it
is in the best interest of the entry. It is the superintendents’ decision to excuse any animal from
the ring for an unruly animal and to enforce the dress code. It is the superintendents’ decision to
reject any home economics entry that does not qualify for the show. Superintendents for each
show will be elected at the April meeting preceding the show. All superintendents must be in
good standing with the Association by last fall meeting of the current year (2018). They will not be
in good standing if they owe any money to the Association or the Show or any buyer pools. If they
are not in good standing, they can and will be replaced at the next meeting.
9 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairLivestock Division ~ Rules & Classes
17. County Validation. All market animals, including market steers, market swine, market
sheep and market goats, must be brought in to the location selected by the
Superintendents and properly validated on the validation schedule for the species as
follows:
Bring registration papers with you to validation.
Validation Species Follow State Validation County
Date Guidelines
June 30 Steers Tag, nose print June 30
October 31 Heifers / Registration papers in Nov. 1
Dairy exhibitors name (hair).
October 31 Sheep/Goat Oct. 26
November 30 Swine Nov.23
December 1 Poultry Broilers and turkeys
December 15 Rabbit Breeding and meat pens Dec. 13
All entries must be owned, on feed, in the possession of, and in the care of the
exhibitor by these dates. Animals may be validated in family names rather than
individual exhibitor names on validation day. Final interpretation and decision will be
at the Show Superintendent’s discretion.
All broilers and turkeys will be ordered from the same source at the same time
through the vocational teachers or County Extension Agent.
Any swine barrows that might want to participate in the prospect show must be
validated and have a state validation tag.
18. Entry Fees - All entry fees will be $20.00 Livestock & Ag Mech. Home Economics
entry fee is $5.00. No entry fee will be refunded.
19. Entry Forms – All exhibitors will complete the entry form attached and advisors will
enter data online. Forms due December 3, 2018. Market animals will be classified at
weigh in.
20. Late Fees - Late entries will be accepted until animal weigh-in and classification at
the show. An additional $50.00 late fee will be assessed for each entry tendered
after the December 3, 2018, deadline. If animals are reclassified or substituted
within a family pursuant to these rules, corrections will be made at weigh-in.
21. Pen assignments and tie outs will be set and assigned by the number of entries per
school or 4-H chapter. Pre-penning may be allowed by Advisors for the allotted
number of pens.
10 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair22. Class breakdown- In all market departments, exhibitors may enter a maximum of
four animals in each department with no more than two animals in any one class.
There will be no limit on breeding classes, except no more than two entries per
person per class. All entries in the breeding Sheep, Goat, Swine, Cattle show must
be female. Exhibitors with more than one entry in a class must have the other entry
shown by another eligible exhibitor. Exhibitors with only one entry in a class must
show that entry themselves unless they are ill and cannot be present to show. In
classes where there is no competition for champion, the banner may be awarded if
the animal is worthy in the sole discretion of the judge. All judge’s decisions are
final.
23. Check In- Entries must arrive and be in place by designated time on show schedule.
Animals will be weighed in at the direction of the Show Superintendent. See
schedule for times and day for check in.
Substitutions may be made within the family at weigh in, but no child will be allowed
to show more animals than he or she entered. Ownership must be designated before
the animal leaves the scales, after which, no changes may be made. Exhibitors or a
representative of the family will be present at weigh in to designate ownership, and
verify association membership i.e. FFA, 4-H.
Weigh in cards will be held and filled in by the appropriate department
superintendent or designee. All animals found to be sick, diseased, or below show
quality may be removed from the show grounds at the direction of the sifting
committee. All livestock superintendents will serve as the sifting committee. The
committee will have the discretion to remove any objectionable exhibit.
24. Release- Animals will not be released from the show grounds until the show is over
by species or designated time / day on schedule. Or at the direction of the General
Superintendent. (Exception: lactating dairy cows and lactating dairy goats only may
arrive before show time on Thursday). Rabbits and poultry will be released at the
direction of the Rabbit and Poultry Superintendent. Due to limited pen space,
breeding goats and breeding sheep must arrive on Thursday morning by 9:00 am and
must go home after the show Wednesday night. The Overall Grand Champion Market
Animal and Reserve Grand Champion Market animal of each species will be asked to
remain and be present, along with their exhibitor, for the premium sale Saturday
afternoon.
25. Substitutions – The participant who claimed ownership of the animal at weigh
in/classification/check in must show the animal in the ring and be present for the
premium sale unless: *The participant has two animals in the same class. Another
exhibitor can show the second animals. The owner will show one of the animals and
must try to enter the show ring before his/her substitute.
Another UIL school sponsored event is taking place at the same time and the
exhibitor must be present. Another exhibitor can show the animals.
The exhibitor is sick. Another exhibitor can show the animals.
There is a close death/major illness in the family.
11 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair At least 10 days in advance of the show, participant has received the Show
Superintendent’s permission for another exhibitor to show the animal. This decision
is at the Show Superintendent’s discretion and will not generally be granted.
Substitution will not be allowed because the animal is unruly or the exhibitor is
scared. This is no excuse.
26. Showmanship-A showmanship award will be presented to the Junior and Senior
Exhibitor chosen as demonstrating the best showmanship in each division. Divisions
include sheep, goat, swine, steer, heifer, rabbit, and poultry. Showmanship will be a
separate class for each species.
27. Pee/ Wee Clover Kid Show- A Pee Wee Showmanship division will be conducted in the
sheep and swine divisions. Awards will be given to winners in this division. Exhibitors
can only show in one category. All exhibitors’ parents must sign a release of liability.
If an exhibitor is younger than 5 years of age, a parent or guardian over the age of
18 must accompany them in the ring during the show.
28. Bedding – All exhibitors must provide their own bedding. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility
to clean out the pen after the animal has left the show. The Exhibitor is required to take
the used materials to the designated area. A penalty will be assessed if the pen is not
cleaned. The Show Superintendent has the authority to deduct the penalty which cannot
exceed $100 from any award or premium sale check.
29. Award – At least 10 pens or exhibits must be entered in a market class before a
buckle will be awarded. (Previous years’ entries will determine if a buckle is
ordered.)
30. Special Awards – (details in general information)
Herdsman
Jeff Fox Memorial Award
Jayson Harris Memorial Award
Cattleman’s Award in Honor of Gayland Stephens
Melissa Green Memorial Award
Jennifer Hall Memorial Award
Don Plagens Memorial Award
31. Unethically Fitted Livestock. The showing of unethically fitted livestock is
prohibited. Unethical fitting shall be deemed to consist of any method altering the
natural confirmation of any part of the animal.
12 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairCattle Department-100
Cattle Superintendent: Cindy Rogers
Class 01 Steers
All market steers will be classified into 3 divisions/breeds, shown by weight
with as equal classes as possible.
a American
b British
c Exotic
Steers must weigh a minimum of 900 lbs. to be eligible for the show.
The heifer and steer show would be considered “Blow & Go”, meaning no
glues, adhesives or paint allowed in fitting the animals. No fitting!
Class 02 Heifers
Heifers must be registered with a registration certificate issued by the breed
association OR have a breeder affidavit signed for the date of birth and be tagged
at validation on or before October 31st prior to the show and not more than three
years old as of September 1st prior to the show; will be able to show with or
without calf at side.
Heifers will be shown by breed groups. A champion and reserve heifer in
each breed with an overall champion and overall reserve champion.
a) American
b) British
c) Exotic
If numbers warrant, they will be broken into classes by date of birth.
Class 03 Longhorn Heifers
Heifers must be registered with a registration certificate issued by the breed
association OR have a breeder affidavit signed for the date of birth and be tagged
at validation on or before October 31st prior to the show and not more than three
years old as of September 1st prior to the show; will be able to show with or
without calf at side.
Class 04 Commercial Steers
1. Objective – To highlight the commercial cattle industry and provide 4-H and FFA
members a learning experience emphasizing selection, record keeping, feeding,
animal health, industry standards, public speaking and technical knowledge.
2. Entry – each junior exhibitor may enter one pen of two (2) steers. One steer may
constitute a pen; however, it will result in an immediate deduction of 20 points.
Replacement steers will NOT be accepted.
13 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair3. Ownership – Steers of any beef breed are eligible to be entered in this show.
Exhibitors in this division must have owned their steers on or before September
15, the year preceding the show. And the steers must have been fed and cared for
by the exhibitor from the date of acquisition throughout the Commercial Steer
Show.
4. Weighing – Weights will be calculated as follows
Initial Weight – Steers must be individually weighed between September 6-
15, 2018 on a certified livestock scale by a certified weigh master. This
weight will be the “initial weight for the feeding record. The official scale
ticket should include: weight date, individual animal weight, animal
identification (i.e. ear tag, brand), breeder of the animal, buyer of the
animal, signature of the certified weigh master. The official scale ticket
should be retained and submitted with the record book upon arrival of the
Hamilton County Youth Fair.
Record Weight – Steers must be officially weighed, individually, on a
certified livestock scale by a certified weigh master, December 26, 2017 –
January 2, 2018 (between these dates). This weight will be the
“record weight” for the feeding records. The official scale ticket should
include: weigh date, individual animal weight, animal identification (i.e. ear
tag, brand), and signature of the certified weight master. The official scale
ticket should be retained and submitted with the Record Book upon arrival
of the Hamilton County Youth Fair.
Check In / Sale Weight – Each steer must weigh-in between 1,000 and 1,350
lbs. Failure to comply will result in point deductions (see point breakdown).
There will be NO reweighs.
Day 1 = Initial Weigh Date
Ending Day = Record Weigh Date
5. Record Books – Exhibitors must maintain an official San Antonio Stock Show &
Rodeo Commercial Steer Record Book including feeding, animal health, and income
and expense record regarding their commercial Steer project. An Official
Commercial Steer Record Book may be obtained at www.sarodeo.com. The Official
S.A.L.E. Commercial Steer Record Book must be completed and submitted upon
arrival at the show. All receipts and related records must be attached. Record
books must be complete, neat and accurate. Exhibitors must submit their Record
Book for judging in person. All calculations are to be rounded to the hundredth
decimal from the beginning of the project.
6. Live Visual Evaluation – Junior Commercial Steers visually evaluated based on the
USDA quality and yield grades for slaughter steers. Steers must be presented for
live visual evaluation.
7. Quality and Yield Point Schedule – The following point schedule will apply to the Live
Visual Evaluation
14 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairQuality & Yield Point Schedule
Quality Grade Points Yield Grade Points
Prime 10 Yield Grade #1 10
Choice-Average/High 8 Yield Grade #2 6
Choice-Low 6 Yield Grade #3 3
Select 4 Yield Grade #4 0
Standard 0 Yield Grade #5 0
8. Public Speaking/ Questions – Each exhibitor must recite a memorized speech
lasting a minimum of three (3) minutes and a maximum of five (5) minutes regarding
their project, what they learned and how it relates to the industry. There will be a
point deduction of ¼ point per fifteen (15) seconds the exhibitor is shorter or
longer than the allotted speech limit. Each exhibitor will be required to answer
verbal question regarding their commercial steer project following delivery of their
speech.
9. Beef Science Test – Exhibitors will be administered a written, Beef Science Test.
Only exhibitors may enter the test area. Study Guide links will be available online at
the Official San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo internet site www.sarodeo.com. The
Beef Science Test will be composed of questions derived from this Study Guide and
other sources.
10. Horns – Steers must have horns tipped with no more than three inches of
horn growth beyond the base of the head.
Exhibitors Scorecard
Animal Visual Evaluation Possible Points (If all complete) Total Points
Yield Grade (Steer A) 10
Yield Grade (Steer B) 10
Quality Grade (Steer A) 10
Quality Grade (Steer B) 10 40
Exhibitor
Beef Science Test 35
Public Speaking/Question 35 70
Record Book
Record Book 8
Cost of gain (Pen of 2 head) 4
Average Daily Gain (Pen of 2) 4
Feed conversion (Pen of 2) 4 20
Totals (maximum) 130
15 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairDiscounts
Pen of 1 Head -20
Missed General / Ultrasound Orientation -10
Missed Live Evaluation Orientation -10
Weight
Below Weight Target: (2 point deduction per 25 lbs.)
975-999 -2
950-974 -4
925-949 -6
900-924 -8
899 and less – 2 point deduction per 25 lbs.
Above Weight Target: (1 point deduction per 25 lbs.)
1351-1375 -1
1366-1400 -2
1401 and more – 1 point deduction per 25 lbs.
Dairy Cattle
Classes:
05 Dairy Heifers
06 Dairy Heifers
07 Dairy Heifers
08 Cows in Milk
Registered and grade cattle will show together. Age will be determined as June
1 & Dec. 1 breaks.
Beef Heifers January 4, 2019 at approximately noon (rolling schedule)
Dairy Cattle Show January 3, 2019 at 1:30 pm
Weigh-In: 12:00 – 1:00pm ~ Thursday January 3rd, 2019
Weight Cards to be turned in by weigh in & classification.
Market Steers to follow the Beef Heifers January 4, 2019 (rolling
schedule)
Gender specific showmanship to follow each show
16 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairGoat Department-200
Goat Superintendent: Glynn Krueger
Breeding Boer Goats
Commercial and registered will show together. There will be classes for does only. Split the
breeding goat baby tooth does into 2 classes by weight if numbers warrant.
Classes:
09 Doe kids
10 Mature Does (2 tooth and over)
Dairy Goats
Does only, registration papers are not required. All dairy goats will be dehorned. Show will be
winter clip only.
11 Does (0-6 months)
12 Does (7 months - 1 year)
13 Does (1 year to freshening)
14 All Milking Does
Market Goats
Market goats must be weighed and checked in by superintendent at show time. All market
goats must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. No maximum weight. Goats will be divided by weight
with no more than 15 head per class.
All market goats must be dehorned or tipped. All market goats must have a hair length of
3/8 inches or less. An award will be given to the champion and reserve champion in each
weight division.
Classes:
15 Light
16 Medium
17 Heavy
7:00 – 9:00 am Animal Check In – January 3rd, 2019 in this order:
Dairy Goats
Breeding Sheep
Market Sheep
Breeding Goats
Market Goats
1:30 Show starts with Dairy Cattle followed by:
Dairy Goats
Breeding Goats
Market Goats
Goat Showmanship
Breeding Sheep
Market Sheep
Sheep Showmanship
Pee Wee Sheep Show
Sheep Department-300
Sheep Superintendent: Glynn Krueger
17 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairBreeding Sheep – Classes:
18 Breeding Fine Wool Ewe Lambs
19 Breeding Fine Wool Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)
20 Breeding Southdown Ewe Lambs (milk teeth)
21 Breeding Southdown Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)
22 Breeding Medium Wool Ewe Lambs (all milk teeth)
23 Breeding Medium Wool Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)
24 Breeding Cross Ewe Lambs
25 Breeding Cross Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)
26 Breeding Hair Sheep Ewe Lambs (all milk teeth)
27 Breeding Hair Sheep Mature Ewes (two mature teeth or over)
Market Sheep: Lambs must be slick shorn from the knee up, with no more than 1/4 inch of
wool at show time. Minimum weight is 90 pounds on all breeds except Southdown and Hair
Sheep. Southdown and Hair Sheep minimum is 70 pounds. No maximum. Lambs will be
divided by weight with no more than 15 lambs per class. Lambs will be classified into the
following classes listed below. An award will be given to the champion and the reserve
champion in each breed.
Classes:
28 Market Lambs-Fine Wool
29 Market Lambs-Fine Wool - Medium Wool Cross
30 Market Lambs-Southdown
31 Market Lambs-Dorper/Dorper Cross (Hair sheep must be 50% hair breed)
32 Market Lambs-Medium Wool
7:00 – 9:00 am Animal Check In – January 3rd, 2019 in this order:
Dairy Goats
Breeding Sheep
Market Sheep
Breeding Goats
Market Goats
1:30 Show starts with Dairy Cattle followed by:
Dairy Goats
Breeding Goats
Market Goats
Goat Showmanship
Breeding Sheep
Market Sheep
Sheep Showmanship
Pee Wee Sheep Show
Swine Department-400
Swine Superintendent: Larry Barker
18 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairClasses:
33 Breeding Gilts-Duroc
34 Breeding Gilts-Hampshire
35 Breeding Gilts-Yorkshire
36 Breeding Gilts-Other Pure Breeds
37 Breeding Gilts-Crossbred
38 Prospect Swine-Duroc
39 Prospect Swine-Hampshire
40 Prospect Swine- Yorkshire
41 Prospect Swine-Other Pure Breeds
42 Prospect Swine-Crossbred
43 Market Swine-Duroc
44 Market Swine-Hampshire
45 Market Swine-Yorkshire
46 Market Swine-Other Pure Breeds
47 Market Swine-Crossbred
Breeding Swine: All animals will be shown by breed, age, or weight. Only Registered Gilts and
state tagged crossbred gilts are eligible. Crossbred gilts must weigh 189 pounds or less. There
will be no boar classes. Breeding gilts must be born between July 1st and September 15th of the
year before the show and will be broke into classes based upon age. Crossbred gilts will be
broken into classes based upon weight. Animals must be validated and all crossbred gilts with
state tag weigh 189 or less will be in class 37.
Prospect Swine : Weight range up to 189 pounds. Only barrows with a state validation tag will be
eligible for these classes. Five Breed categories listed by class name. At the discretion of the
swine superintendent, classes may further be broken by weight. Barrows must be owned by the
date of and validated at the state swine validation time. 75% of the entries will be eligible for the
premium sale. Swine entered in this class would not be eligible to be floored. Any entries into the
prospect class will count towards the limit of four entries into the market swine show.
Market Swine: All swine will be shown by breeds (listed above) with no more than 15 head per class.
Minimum weight is 190 pounds; maximum weight is 275 pounds – NO TOLERANCE.
An award will be given to the champion and the reserve champion in each breed for
Breeding, Prospect and Market categories.
Weigh-in and Classification: January 3, 2019 at 9:00 - 12:00 Only one re-weigh is allowed, & only
for those over or under the allowed weight limits.
Swine Show January 4, 2019 ~ 7:30 am. All rolling starts:
Breeding Swine
Prospect Swine
Market Swine
Swine Showmanship followed by Pee Wee Show
19 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairPoultry Department-500
Poultry Superintendent: Jodi Strickland
Poultry Department
Exhibitors must be present at time of judging. Exhibitors may show up to 4
entries in the broilers division and 4 entries in the turkey division. Poultry will be
sifted and then judged. Sifted birds will not be eligible for the premium sale. No
weight limit on turkeys.
Broiler Classes:
48 Cockerels (Pen of three)
49 Pullets (Pen of three)
Turkeys Classes:
50 Turkey Toms
51 Turkey Hens
Weigh-In: January 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Poultry Show will begin at 6:00 pm
Rabbit Department-600
Rabbit Superintendent: Ellisha Weeks
Rabbit Department
Breeding classes will include classes for bucks and does. Exhibitors may also enter
four pens of fryers. Pens will consist of 3 rabbits all the same breed & variety.
Weight 3 lb. each - max 5 lbs. each. Exhibitors must be present at judging.
Classes for breeding rabbits will be broken into age and breed (fancy or
commercial) if numbers warrant.
Breeding Rabbits
Classes:
52 Breeding Doe (6 mos. and younger)
53 Breeding Does (6 mos. and older)
54 Breeding Bucks (6 mos. and younger)
55 Breeding Bucks (6 mos. and older) Division: Market Rabbits
Market Rabbit Class:
56 Fryer Rabbits (pen of 3)
Weigh-In: January 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Rabbit Show will begin January 2, 2019 following poultry show
20 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairAgricultural Mechanics Division ~ Rules & Classes
Department Superintendent: Chad Ondrusek
All projects must have been made in the 2018 calendar year. Individual projects
should be solely owned and all major construction steps completed by the individual.
This does not prohibit assistance in holding for nailing or other minor help. Entry
form must state: What entry is and the class it is entered in. If a project is entered
in the wrong class the projects will be classified by the Ag Mechanics
Superintendent. Shop project entries cannot be entered in the Home Ec.
Division/Creative Arts. Shop projects may be individual or team projects. Each
class will have a Jr. and Sr. division. Senior is 8th grade to 12th, and Junior is 3rd to
7th grade.
Departments: Farm & Ranch / Yard / Household / Wildlife
Farm & Ranch: Classes: 57 Wood: 58 Metal
Example: trailers, creep and mineral feeders, saddle racks, hayforks, box blades,
carry-alls, shop tables, wire rollers, goat carriers, hay rollers, tractors, etc.
Yard Conveniences: Classes: 59 Wood: 60 Metal
Example: picnic tables, swings, arbors, playhouses, wood racks, Bar-B-Que pits, fish
cookers, smokers, etc.
Household Projects: Classes: 61 Wood: 62 Metal
Example: gun cabinets, hutches, corner shelves, cedar chests, household furniture,
coffee tables, chests, baker’s racks, etc.
Wildlife: Class 63 Example: deer stands, deer feeders, hog traps, game hangers, etc.
Projects will be judged on:
A Workmanship 3
5
B Structural 2
Design & Balance 5
C Difficulty 2
0
D Documentation 1
0
E Originality 1
0
Total Points 100
Ribbons will be awarded 1st-5th, and an overall Grand and Reserve Champion will be awarded
from the champions of each class. The Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Project of the
show will be allowed to sale in the premium sale and the participant can keep their project.
21 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairIn case of a Team Entry- Each team member can only sell one project in the premium sale.
For Example: A 3 person Team makes the premium sale with their ag mechanics project, and
one of the members decides to sell their steer project instead, the sale money would be
split between the remaining two team members.
Exhibitors will be allowed to sell these projects during the show using a silent
auction format; Items for sale must clearly state the minimum price and contact
information. If you do not wish to sell item, please place a
“not for sale” tag.
Check-in: December 30, 2018 2:00 pm to 6:00pm.
Judging: January 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm.
Please use the form at the end of the rule book – one form for Ag Mech &
Livestock entries. Home Economics is on separate form.
Example below:
Division Department Class # Category Tag/ Reg # DOB / Entry Fee
Breed Class Name Description
Ag Mech Household 62 Metal Metal Pancake $20
grill
Ag Mech Farm 57 Wood Wood Feeder $20
Total $40
22 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairHome Economics Division ~ Rules & Classes
Home Economics entries will follow the general rules of the show as well as these
additional specific rules for each department.
Entry Fees should be made out to your club or organization.
All Home Economics entries from every club/organization must be turned in to the
Extension Office by December 3, 2018 with advisor’s signature.
It is the participant’s responsibility to read the rules and follow their specifications.
Exclude names, initials and so forth as much as possible on items.
Any signatures, initials etc. must be covered prior to entry with exception of scrapping. All
identifying marks that are not the actual project (example: name on belt) should be covered.
The superintendents reserve the right to accept or reject an entry due to violation of the
rules and regulations.
Superintendents reserve the right to change a class or category where deemed appropriate.
Items are subject to disqualification or reclassification at the discretion of advisors and
overall superintendent if it is in an inappropriate class at time of entry.
All Home Economics entries need to be made From January 1, 2018 until the Hamilton
County Youth Fair 2019.
Entry Rules
Home Economics exhibitors may enter one entry per class in each category.
Category and Class Alpha Numeric information must be on the entry form.
Any missing mandatory information on an entry will result in the item not being placed.
Please include the item description if possible.
Entry form provided in the rule book MUST be used. No other forms will be accepted.
Any item that is offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate will be disqualified and not put on
exhibit. No refund will be given.
NO items displaying alcohol or inappropriate language will be allowed to enter.
Entry Fees
Late entries will be accepted until December 14, 2018 at 5:00pm.
$50.00 will also be charged for entries that are moved from one category to another by the
exhibitor.
Item/Prizes and Money Pick Up
Ribbons, prize money and entries may be picked up between 3:00 and 5:00 pm on the Friday
January 4th, 2019.
23 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair All ribbons, prize money and entries MUST be picked up by NOON ON SATURDAY or items
will be forfeited.
Premium Sale Eligibility
Items that receive Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, or Best of Show will be able to
enter the Premium Sale on Saturday afternoon.
Home Economics items sold at the premium sale become property of the buyer at the
auction.
Items receiving Grand or Reserve on a Food entry, will need to prepare a freshly baked item
to present to the buyer at the premium sale.
Foods Department-exhibitors are limited to no more than 15 entries total.
All entries made from scratch except for the mix plus class.
Recipes will be due at check in. Attach recipe on top of the item. DO NOT include
your name on the recipe card. Recipes may be typed or hand written.
Recipes must contain ingredients, measurements and directions.
All food items will be tasted.
12 cookies, muffins, candy, etc.or one recipe constitute an entry. Display space is
limited. Please keep to a minimal/appropriate size.
Non-edible decorations are discouraged, except in the decorated cake
No container will be returned. We encourage all containers to not be breakable,
except in the canned classes on preservation.
Acceptable Containers: Plastic domes, Ziploc bags, oven roaster bags, foil covered
cardboard, glad disposable containers and Saran Wrap.
Non-Acceptable Containers: Non see-through containers, glass (except for
preservation) and breakables.
Creativity on decorations and making foods look attractive is encouraged.
Decorative containers are not.
No NAMES are allowed on food entries.
Food entries containing the following items may compete, but will NOT be
allowed to be sold to the public due to food safety reasons.
Cream cheese frosting or filling
Custards
Whipped cream topping
Meringues
Preservation Classes-
Canned goods must completely fill the jars.
All canned goods must be homemade and canned in regular or wide mouth
canning jars. (Reuse of commercial jars will be disqualified)
24 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair Lids must have an airtight seal with the ring intact, smooth, unbent and free
of rust or corrosion. All entries must be made by the exhibitor. No
purchased product may be repackaged for entry.
Canned Categories must BRING TWO of each item.
Fresh uncooked fruit/vegetables (even for garnishing)
All preservation entries must be hot water bathed or pressure canned with
the exception of jerky, granola or non-perishables.
Craft Department
Craft entries must have a card attached with a brief description of how it
was made or it will not be awarded placement.
EXAMPLE: Bought a wooden mailbox, attached dry flowers and ribbons.
Original drawn stenciled bird design.
Horticulture Department
Flowers and or plants must have been grown, arranged, and in the exhibitors possession for at least
two months. Arrangements are not “cut flowers arranged.”
Art Department
Entries may be any size, but consider that space is limited.
Entries may be framed, but NO glass (exception: stained glass)
All entries must have a stable surface (example: canvas or matted)
All entries must be original work.
Sewing Department
Sewing, textiles, and quilts must have a card with a brief description of how
it’s made, how long it took to make, and difficulty level or it will not be
placed.
(example: kit or pattern, 4 hours to make, difficult or easy, etc..)
Please cover entries with dry cleaning bags or protective plastic. No Saran
Wrap.
Photography Department
All photography may be any size up to 8x10.
Entries may be matted, mounted, on canvas, or any other method of
mounting such as cube. Should be suitable for hanging.
Same photo cannot be entered in more than one class.
It is recommended that you include the process of capturing the photo
(camera settings, location, time of day, season, weather)
Place description of back of photo.
Cover entries with plastic.
25 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairFood Department – A. Cake Category / Classes:
1. Decorated
2. Sponge or Angel or Pound
3. Chocolate
4. Fruit or Vegetable (ex: banana / carrot)
5. Cupcakes
6. Mix Plus
7. Other
B. Cookie Category / Classes:
8. Drop-(dropped by spoon-chocolate chip, oat meal)
9. Bar
10. Rolled or Pressed-(rolled out with a rolling pin or cut with a cookie
cutter/cookie press used. May be decorated or iced.)
11. Molded-(molded by hand into balls or shaped, ex-snicker doodles, peanut butter,
etc.)
12. Brownies
13. Mix Plus
14. Other
C. Bread Category / Classes:
15. Yeast (ex: loaves or rolls)
16. Sweet Yeast (ex: cinnamon rolls)
17. Quick (ex: apricot or banana)
18. Muffins
19. Biscuits
20. Mix Plus-(ex: mixes, ready to cook)
21. Other
D. Candy Category / Classes:
22. Fudge
23. Other Chocolate
24. Divinity
25. Brittle/Toffee (may be with or without nuts)
26. Pralines
27. Coated Nuts
28. Other
26 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairE. Pie Category / Classes-Crust can be bought or homemade. If pie
crust is homemade, the recipe must be included with the pie.
29. Fruit
30. Nut (ex: pecan)
31. Cobblers
32. Custard
33. Meringue
34. Other
F. Preservation Category / Classes:
35 Jerky (No wild game allowed, ex: venison)
36 Canned Fruits
37 Canned Vegetables
38 Canned Salsa
39 Canned Jellies & Jams
40 Canned Pickles/Cucumbers
41 Canned Pickled Eggs
42 Canned Relishes
43 Canned Sauces
44 Other (ex: granola, dehydrated fruit/vegetables- seasoned crackers are not
allowed)
G. Craft Category / Classes:
45. Stenciling
46. Toy Creations
47. Jewelry-(ex: necklaces, earrings, bows)
48. Clay, Dough Art, Plaster, etc.
49. Models
50. String Art
51. Wood items decorated – non furniture
52. Handmade soaps, lotions, bath oils etc.
53. Leatherwork (non-wearable or accessory)
54. Other
H. Home Accessory Category / Classes:
55. Holiday
56. Wall Hanging
57. Mosaic
58. Wreaths
27 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair59. Recycled
60. Other
I. Wood & Metal Category / Classes:
61. Woodworking
62. Metal Works
63. Birdhouses
64. Recycled
65. Other
J. Scrapping Category Classes:
64. Computer Generated Projects
65. Handmade Scrapbooks
66. Handmade Cards
67. Creative Stamping
68. Other (paper quilling, paper quilts, paper etching etc.)
K. Horticulture Department – Flowering Category / Classes:
69. Live Floral arrangement - Fresh Flower * would not be 2 mo. old
70. Hanging Basket, blooming
71. Potted Plant, blooming
72. Artificial flower arrangement
73. Centerpiece
L. Non Flowering Classes:
74. Hanging basket, foliage
75. Potted plant, foliage
76. Non-flowering, artificial foliage
77. Centerpiece
M. Art Department – Painting Classes:
78.Oil Paintings
79.Acrylic Paintings
80.Paint by Number
81. Water Color
82.Charcoal
83.Other
N. Drawings Classes:
84. Pen and Ink
85. Charcoal
86. Pastels
87. Pencil
28 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair88. Computer Art
89. Relief / Scratch Art
90. Other
O. Sewing Department / Construction ? Category – Sewing Classes:
91. Apparel Separates (shirt, pants, shorts, dresses, rompers, skirt-
single item)
92.Coordinated Pieces-(2 or more pieces)
93.Sewn Accessories-(this includes leather sewn items)
94. Costumes
95. Pet Costumes-(Some part of costume must be constructed. Photo of animal in
costume may accompany entry.)
96. Doll Clothes-(clothes only-not displayed on a doll or stuffed animal. May include
photo)
97. Sewn Embellished-(50% sewn)
98. Recycled-Trash to Treasure
99. Other
P. Textile Category / Classes:
100. Embroidery & Crewel
101. Needlepoint
102. Knitted & Crocheted
103. Counted Cross Stitch
104. Decorated Towels
105. Embellished Pillow
106. Recycled
107. Other
Q. Quilting Category / Classes:
108. Machine Quilts
109. Hand Quilts
110. Mixed Quilts-(hand & machine)
111. Tacked Quilts
112. Other (rag, no sew, etc..)
R. Photo Categroy - Color Photo Classes:
113. People
114. Animals & Insects
115. Landscapes & Scenic
116. Floral & Plants
29 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair117. Still Life
118. Promote 4-H, FFA, & FCCLA (must show organization name or logo)
119. Creative Effects
120. Details/Macro
121. Night Photo
122. Theme-(connect to state 4-H categories)
123. Collage
Black & White Photo Classes
124. People
125. Animals & Insects
126. Landscapes & Scenic
127. Floral & Plants
128. Still Life
129. Promote 4-H, FFA, & FCCLA (must show organization name or logo)
130. Creative Effects
131. Details/Macro
132. Night Photo
133. Theme-(connect to state 4-H categories
134. Collage
30 ~ Hamilton County Youth FairScholarship
The Hamilton County Livestock Association in effort to encourage higher
education of our youth will present scholarships to graduating exhibitors each year.
The dollar amount, as well as number given will be determined by the scholarship
committee. Applicants must have participated in at least three county shows during
their high school years including their senior year. Graduating senior must attend a
state accredited institution of higher learning. Each applicant must demonstrate:
leadership, community involvement, scholarship and need. Please relate specific
values you have received from show experience and discuss the varied ways the
project experience may have benefited others through your essay. Recommend listing
all school/ community activities.
A committee made up of at least (3) three people approved by the HCJLA Board will
be appointed. Applicants must complete and submit a scholarship application by
December 3, 2018. Application should be turned into the Hamilton County Extension
Office, located in the Courthouse Annex 1st floor by 5:00 p.m. December 3rd, 2018.
Please submit application in a sealed envelope.
Scholarships will be given at the 2019 County Show Premium Sale. Please include the
following items in your scholarship application:
1. Cover page to include: Name, address, high school, phone number &
parent/guardian name. Recent photo of yourself. At bottom please sign and
date your application.
2. Typed resume including:
a. HCYF participation (Include years)
b. School and Community Involvement
c. Leadership
3. Essay “My Show Experience” (Include values learned or gained through project
experiences at HCJLA and ways project has benefitted others. What the
project has meant to you and your family over the years.)
4. Need (Essay or letter to express why you need scholarship)
5. College or University where you have been accepted should be included.
6. Grades (transcript)
7. 2-3 letters of recommendation from person other than relatives. (Strongly
recommend that one letter be from HCJLA Board member).
8. An interview may be set up by committee if needed.
31 ~ Hamilton County Youth Fair2019 Hamilton County Youth Fair Entry Form
Name:__________________________Address: _______________________
Phone Number:__________________Email:___________________________
School:_________________Grade: _____Age as of show date:___________
Organization:_______________________Age Group:_______Jr._______Sr.
Division Department Class # Category Tag/ Reg # DOB / Entry Fee
Breed Class Name Description
Livestock Steer/ Heifer 02 Angus A1433678 1/14/18 $20
Ag Mech Farm 65A Wood Wood Feeder $20
Total
I have read the rules of the Hamilton County Youth Fair and agree to abide by the rules. I
represent that I am in compliance with all rules including eligibility. I release the Show, Directors,
Officers, Superintendents, Judges and Volunteers from any loss, damage, or injury to my person,
animals or property. I understand that in the case of scholastic ineligibility, I will not be able to show
no will my animal/project be shown. Deadline December 3, 2018. Paper copy due to advisor & payment.
________________________________ __________________________________
Participant Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
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