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October 4th through the 9th RULES HAVE CHANGED This information is frequently updated. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to comply with the most current rules and regulations. Rules and regulations may change at any time due to Covid-19 guidance. Exhibitors participate at their own risk. READ ALL RULES
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 20, 2021. Livestock must be brought to the Fair Grounds as stated in each department. Sec. 2. All exhibits and displays must be in place in the Rule 1 - Entry of Exhibits various departments as provided in department rules; and if not so placed the exhibitor will forfeit all right to exhibit or Sec.1. Competition open to all counties of New Mexico. compete for premiums, unless relieved from such These counties also participate in the Junior Livestock forfeiture by the order of the Management. Department by special arrangement. Applications for entry should be made on entry blank furnished by the Fair Sec. 3. On exhibits shipped by mail or express to the Management at enmsf.com Eastern New Mexico State Fair, charges must be paid by the shipper. Return fees must be paid by the exhibitor and Sec. 2. Every entry must be made in the name of the bona- arrangements made prior to the close of the Fair. fide owner at the time of entry. Sec. 3. Exhibits erroneously entered may be transferred at the discretion of the Superintendent to the department to Rule 3 - Fire Safety Instruction which they belong. If done prior to the judging of the class to which they are eligible. FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD BOOTHS Sec. 4. Any Exhibitor removing exhibits or dismantling exhibits prior to the time designated in each Department 1. Shall have a minimum of one (1) 40 BC rated portable will forfeit his right to all premium money won. Fire extinguishers per permanent food booth. Sec. 5. Paid employees are prohibited from placing entries 2. Each food booth shall have a readily accessible in the Fair department in which they are employed. disconnect switch for all cooking appliances, or fuel cut off. Sec. 6. NO PASSES WILL BE GIVEN TO DONATED BOOTHS. 3. Trailers (campers) that are utilized as food concessions where any open flames or frying is to be conducted shall Sec. 7. Any error in the awarding of prizes money shall be be equipped with a minimum of 1-20 BC portable fire conveyed in writing to the Fair Board, P.O. Box 824, extinguisher located near the exit. Roswell, NM 88202, within 30 days from the last day of the Fair. All decisions of the Fair Board will be final. 4. All fire extinguishers shall be readily accessible, they Shall be mounted on a permanent portion of the booth or Sec. 8. Entries in all departments will close as stated under trailer. department head. 5. All fuel and power connections shall be made safe. Sec. 9. On receipt of application for entry of articles, exhibitors will fill out the entry blank, specifying department, class and lot number of entry. Name of exhibitor, street address or post office box number must be plainly written. Please use the same name throughout if entering more than one exhibit; i.e., Mrs. John Smith, not Mary Smith. Rule 2 - Shipment and Reception of Exhibits Sec. 1. The Fair Grounds will be open for receipt of all educational booth exhibits beginning Monday, September 2 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • Dairy Goats on grounds 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • Baked Goods Accepted-Arts & Crafts Bldg. Sunday, August 10, 2021 10:00 a.m. • All RV/Camper spaces must be paid in full. • DAIRY GOAT SHOW Incomplete payments will be forfeit and space will 2:00 p.m. be booked to next family on the waiting list. Call • All Dairy Goats Removed From Grounds 575-623-9411 Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Sunday, October 3, 2021 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • 4-H Inside Exhibit Summary Sheets from all Livestock may begin arriving on grounds. Enter Counties Due at Chaves County Extension Office through Poe gate. Dairy Heifers must be on grounds before 2:00 p.m. September 20-23, 2021 9:00 a.m. • Receive Mail-in Entries for Arts & Crafts • Queen Contest: Contestant Check In and Items must be received no later than the 23rd to be Orientation. Photogenic pictures will be taken at placed and judged. this time. 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2021 • Queen Contest: Judges Orientation • Parade entries due 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • Flower Arrangements Accepted September 24-26, 2021 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday 24 and Saturday 25 Queen Contest: Personal Interviews 1-6 p.m. Sunday 26 12:00 p.m. • Receive the following: Arts & Crafts, Preserved • Queen Contest: Luncheon (Will need an Food, Fine Arts & Photography. approximate head count) This does not include bakes goods which will be 1:00 p.m. accepted Saturday October 2 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 • Queen Contest: Personality Competition-Speech, p.m. Modeling, Impromptu Questions. Horsemanship will begin approximately 1 hour after completion Monday, September 27, 2021 of the Personality portion of the contest. • All Junior Livestock Entry Forms Due. Approximately 1 hour after Horsemanship, This includes Swine, Sheep, Steers, Dairy Heifers, Coronation will take place. After coronation all Rabbits, Poultry, Goats, & Breeding Heifers girls are invited to go to the parade Monday morning to ride on the float. • Open Barnyard Entry Forms Due 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Natural Fibers and Wool Lead Entry Forms Due • Accept Farm & Garden 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 • Classify and pregnancy test dairy heifers • Queen Entries Due 5:00 p.m. • Rabbit Meat Pens will be Judged Friday, October 1, 2021 7:00 p.m. 8:00-11:00 a.m. • Livestock Meeting/Show Ring • 4-H Inside Exhibits will be accepted 9:00 p.m. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED • All individual, educational, extension club, FFA, 4-H, FHA booths and FFA Ag mechanics must be Saturday, October 2, 2021 in place 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021 3 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (OR one hour after the end of swine show • RABBIT SHOW should the swine show run after 5:30 p.m.) 10:00 a.m. • MEAT GOAT SHOW • Parade begins 11:00 a.m. • 4-H & FFA BIRDS JUDGED Wednesday, October 6, 2021 12:00 p.m SENIORS DAY • Market Swine classification and weight Admission and Parking free for our senior guests 55+ all declarations start in designated area in pig barn. day! Special events for seniors will take place prior to Have your weights ready to declare at the time of general opening time. Please call the fair office for more classification. information. • Meat Goat weight declarations due 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m-10:00 p.m. • MARKET LAMB SHOW • Commercial Building Open • BEEF SCALES CLOSE • Arts and Crafts Building Open -Halloween Magic Scratch Mask Free Demo & 4:00 p.m-10:00 p.m. Contest 4-9 p.m. • Arts and Crafts Building Open -Community Collective Wall Hanging Project with • Arts and Crafts Building Open free art demos & craft events 4pm - 9pm -Halloween Magic Scratch Mask Free Demo & -Flower Expo Contest 4-9 p.m. 12:00 p.m-11:00 p.m. -Community Collective Wall Hanging Project with • Carnival Open free art demos & craft events 4pm - 9pm 5:00 p.m. -Flower Expo • DAIRY HEIFER SHOW • Commercial Building Open. 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2021 • Poultry Showmanship Judging 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • Classify Market Beef SPECIAL NEEDS DAY 3:00 p.m. ENMSF hosts organizations working with people with • Market Beef weight declarations due special needs. Groups should sign up with the fair office 4:00 p.m. prior to September 14th. • Scheduled Senior Day Activities Begin 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. • MARKET SWINE SHOW • Parade Trophies Awarded 12:00 p.m. 4:00-11:00 p.m. • Classify all lamb breeds, with the exception of • Carnival Open black face, start in designated area in sheep barn. Weight declarations for all breeds due during Thursday, October 7, 2021 classification. Have your weights ready to declare 9:00a.m. at the time of classification. • BREEDING BEEF HEIFER SHOW 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. • MARKET BEEF SHOW to immediately follow • Arts and Crafts Building Open heifer show. -Halloween Magic Scratch Mask Free Demo & • NM Cattle Growers Association Showmanship Contest 4-9 p.m. Contest to immediately follow Market Beef show -Community Collective Wall Hanging Project with (exhibitors must be NM Cattle Growers Youth free art demos & craft events 4pm - 9pm Member) -Flower Expo • All junior livestock pulls due in Jr. livestock office • Commercial Building Open one hour after Market Beef show 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. • Carnival Open 4 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW • Arts and Crafts Building Open - Halloween Magic Scratch Mask Winners -Halloween Magic Scratch Mask Free Demo & Announced, prizes and masks released to the public Contest 4-9 p.m. 4-9 p.m. -Community Collective Wall Hanging Project with - Community Collective Wall Hanging Project with free art demos & craft events 4pm - 9pm free art demos & craft events 4pm - 9pm -Flower Expo -Flower Expo • Commercial Building Open 12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. 4:00-11:00 p.m. • Commercial Building Open • Carnival Open 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. • Carnival Open Friday, October 8, 2021 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sunday October 10, 2021 CHILDREN’S DAY 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • ENMSF hosts schools, child cares, and other • Farm & Garden Entries Released organizations working with young children. Groups should sign up with the fair office prior to Monday, October 11, 2021 September 14th. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. • All inside exhibit booths must be emptied and • Wool Lead animals due on grounds cleaned out 2:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Natural Fibers and Wool Lead Orientation • Arts and Crafts entries released *Bring Garment* 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. • Flower vases released • Arts and Crafts Building Open 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. -Make it and Take it Flower Arrangements Demo • 4-H exhibits released and Activity 4-6 p.m. -Halloween Magic Scratch Mask Free Demo & Contest 4-9 p.m. - Community Collective Wall Hanging Project with free art demos & craft events 4pm - 9pm -Flower Expo • Commercial Building Open 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. • Carnival Open 5:00 p.m. • Natural Fibers and Wool Lead Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:00 a.m. • Buyers Breakfast 9:00 a.m. • JR. LIVESTOCK SALE BEGINS 12:00 p.m. • GATES OPEN 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. • Arts and Crafts Building Open -Make it and Take it Painting Demo and Activity 2- 4 p.m. 5 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW DEPARTMENT A 10. The directions of parade staff are to be followed by all PARADE entries - no exceptions. Monday, October 4, 2021 11. Neither the parade sponsors nor the parade staff are 10:00 a.m. Main Street, Roswell responsible for any accident involving injury to any person or 2021 Theme “A YEAR IN THE REVIEW” property associated with the parade. Sponsored by: 12. Fair passes are not given with parade entry. Eastern New Mexico State Fair Board & City of Roswell 13. RYFL teams and cheerleaders representing the same team Superintendent and age group must combine to form one entry. Adriann Ragsdale 14. Drivers of any and all vehicles in the parade areas must Parade Judging Superintendent possess a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old, and Michelle Hembree possess proof of current liability insurance. 15. Line up numbers must be displayed on both sides of the Entry Deadline, September 17, 2021 entry. Entry forms and Line-up Instructions Available at 16. Music or displays containing obscene or vulgar www.enmsf.com. Do NOT purchase a livestock parking pass. lyrics/language is prohibited and the entry is subject to removal You will not receive a pass and refunds will not be issued. from the parade. You will not receive an email with lineup number. Numbers will be found on our website and our Facebook page once the JUDGING lineup is complete, usually the day before the parade. • All entries are judged based upon originality, PARADE RULES creativity, workmanship, participation, and fair theme This event is for the primary purpose of entertaining the crowd (see header above). and keeping it safe. It goes without saying that no entries will be • All performances in front of the judges should be 2 allowed to participate should the Superintendent, in his/her sole minutes or less. discretion, decide that said entry is offensive, divisive, or • Entries that do not follow the PARADE RULES will otherwise inappropriate. The safety of the parade participants is receive a lower score or be disqualified from judging. also important and the Superintendent reserves the right to reject/remove any entry due to safety concerns. TROPHIES 1. No entries shall be greater than 60 feet in total length, 20 Trophies will be awarded in the following categories: feet wide and 14 feet 6 inches high. Maximum of three vehicles OR one truck and trailer per entry. • Youth Organization 2. Car clubs will not be permitted. • RYFL & Cheer 3. No candy, trinkets, or other objects may be thrown from any • NMMI Troop Award entry. Walkers may accompany an entry (but not dismount and • Middle School Band remount the entry) and hand out candy, etc. to the crowd. • Middle School Cheer Candy is to be gently distributed. • High School Band 4. All entries carrying children must have an ADULT riding • High School Cheer with them. 5. No entry shall allow a participant to ride on the hood, trunk, • High School Dance back or roof of any vehicle or the sides of the bed of a pickup • Commercial truck. • Non-Commercial 6. All floats should be constructed of flame-resistant materials • Religious Organizations and all floats must carry a fire extinguisher of at least 2-A 10- • Patriotism Award BC capacity. • Spirt Award 7. All entries involving animals must have “Pooper scoopers” • Grand Champion following them. 8. The parade will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. at the Trophies will be awarded at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, October 2nd corner of College and Main Streets. All entries must be in place at the fairgrounds. no later than 9:00 a.m. The parade will proceed south on Main Street and will conclude at the corner of South Main and East Summit. The parade route is approximately 2 miles. ENTRY FEES 9. All entries are subject to on-sight inspection by the Roswell Youth groups and youth organizations $35 Police Department, Roswell Fire Department, or other Commercial/Political groups $150 appropriate authority. Non-Commercial, Non-Profit, Religious groups $50 Bands-No Charge 6 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW DEPARTMENT B received from engaging in business in New Mexico are subject to the tax, Commercial Exhibits and Food Handling Concessions except receipts specifically exempt or deductible. Special Rules A person or company wishing to do business in New Mexico must apply for a 1. General rules and instructions aforementioned in this catalog are applicable gross receipt’s identification number (use Form ACD-31015, Application for and will apply to this department. Registration). 2. All persons making application for an exhibit or concession, hereinafter You can receive additional information, including reporting requirements, referred to as LESSEE, will be required to sign a contract before being allowed through the mail or in person through any district office (see address above). to transact any business; and no contract may be sublet. Contracts may be The Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act is administered by the assigned with approval of Management. Taxation and Revenue Department in accordance with sections 7-11 through 3. The Eastern New Mexico State Fair Board, hereinafter referred to as the 7-1-82 of the New Mexico Statues Annotated, 1978. MANAGEMENT, reserves the right to cancel at any time, for reasons State & Local Regulations satisfactory to it, any and all contracts made with LESSEE. Each Concession must comply with the regulations of the N.M. Health and 4. All rentals are payable in full in advance at the time the contract is signed. Environment Department (HED) and with City of Roswell codes including 5. All Exhibitor and Concessionaire Gate and Automobile Permits will be Fire, Electrical, and Plumbing. issued when the contract is paid in full. Permits are issued for the exclusive use Concession operators shall arrange for inspections and permits before opening. of the LESSEE, attendants, or employees working in their booth. Booth operators found to be in violation of these regulations may be ordered 6. NO VEHICLES WILL BE PERMITTED ON GROUNDS AFTER 11:00 off the grounds by the MANAGEMENT. A.M. DELIVERIES AFTER THIS TIME MUST BE CARRIED IN. No vehicles will be permitted on grounds when children school groups are present. N.M. ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (NMED) 7. All exhibits and concessions must be in place by 11:00 a.m. on the opening 1914 W. 2nd St., Roswell, NM, 575-624-6046 day of the Fair. Failure to have exhibits ready at the opening hour will be cause The New Mexico Food Service and Processor Regulations shall apply to all for forfeit of that space. No exhibit or concession may be moved after the food-handling booths. opening day of the Fair. 8. All vendors/exhibitors must submit with their contract, a Certificate of 1. All food-handling concessions must obtain a permit from the NMED. A pre- Liability Insurance in amount satisfactory to the FAIR BOARD listing permit fee of $25.00 will be charged by NMED for booths serving potentially ENMSF as an ADDITIONAL INSURED. hazardous foods. Payment to “NMED Food Program” must be by money order 9. By order of Roswell Fire Marshall, all food vendors owning, utilizing or in or certified check. possession of a deep fryer must obtain and have present, at least 1 Class-K- 2. Food preparations shall be conducted in an enclosed shelter or booth. Fire Extinguisher in food booth at all times. This can easily be acquired 3. All off-site preparation of food must be done in a facility with a current through your local fire safety dealer or they will be available for sale through NMED permit. Detailed description of off-site preparation of potentially our vendor at the rate of $151.00 per unit. hazardous foods must accompany permit applications. Cooling of cooked 10. LESSEE must confine himself to the space assigned and all decorations, foods is prohibited. lighting, and other improvements must be done at LESSEE’s contract. 4. All potentially hazardous foods to be served shall be specified in writing on 11. Each LESSEE is expected to deal honestly and fairly with the public and the permit application and shall be approved by the NMED at the time the any attempted fraud or misrepresentation will be considered sufficient cause permit is issued. Only those menu items approved by the NMED will be for revoking the LESSEE’s contract. MANAGEMENT reserves the right to allowed for sale. For unrestricted food service operations, booth operators shall govern what items are dispensed or displayed and the manner in which the meet fully the requirements of the Regulations. LESSEE operates his booth. 5. Ice which will be consumed, or which will come in contact with food, shall 12. Sale of or dispensing of food or drink inside the Commercial Building be obtained from an approved source in chipped, crushed, or cubed form. must be approved by MANAGEMENT. Such ice shall be obtained in single service, closed containers of an approved 13. No exhibits may be occupied after closing hours of the Fair, nor will type, and shall be held therein until used. Such ice shall not be used for other trailers, campers, mobile homes, etc., be allowed to be occupied without purposes such as food storage. express consent of MANGEMENT. 6. Food-contact surfaces of food preparation equipment such as grills, stoves, 14. All contracts and leases shall expire at the close of the Fair, unless and work tables shall be protected from contamination by consumers and dust. otherwise specified, and all temporary buildings, frames, booths, etc., must be Where necessary, effective shields shall be provided. removed by the time set in the rules pertaining to participant's section or they 7. Equipment shall be installed in such a manner that the establishment can be become the property of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. kept clean, and so that food will not become contaminated. 15. MANAGEMENT will use all reasonable care to prevent loss or damage to 8. An adequate supply of water for cleaning shall be maintained in the LESSEE’s property, but is not liable in any manner for such loss. Participants establishment, and auxiliary heating facilities, capable of producing an ample should be aware that security is not provided after the fair contract ends. supply of hot water for such purpose(s) shall be provided. If any reusable 16. Dispensing of Alcoholic Beverages is prohibited. utensil is used, adequate dish washing facilities shall be provided. 17. MANAGEMENT may sell exclusive rights to the sale of certain food 9. Liquid waste and grey water shall be discharged into a sewage system. items. A list of these concessions may be obtained from the MANAGEMENT. 10. Adequate facilities and water shall be provided for employee hand 18. ENMSF may be a sponsored event. If ENMSF is sponsored by a washing, disinfection solution, soap, and individual paper towels. corporation, the vendor will comply with any product supply responsibilities. 11. No prepared foods shall be carried over from one day to the next. 12. Any other requirements deemed necessary by the NMED to protect the TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT public in view of the particular nature of the food service preparation shall be 400 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 200 met by the operator. P.O. Box 1557 Roswell, New Mexico 88202-1557 575-624-6065 The Gross Receipts Tax is a tax on the privilege of doing business in the state of New Mexico and is levied on the seller. It is not a sales tax and, therefore is not levied on the buyer, though the tax is customarily passed on the buyer by the seller. The tax is imposed on any individual, partnership or corporation engaged in business activity in New Mexico. The tax is broadly based, and all receipts 7 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW DEPARTMENT C Individual and Educational Booth Exhibits Score Card General Instructions, Rules & Regulations as covered in I. FARM PRODUCTS 20 points this Catalog are applicable and will apply in this 1. Head or ear grain Department. 2. Cotton Special Rules 3. Grain and Seed 1. Individual booths and all such exhibits must be in place 4. Sheaf Grain no later than 9:00 p.m. on the Sunday prior to opening 5. Sheaf forage Monday of the fair. Any exhibit in this department not in 6. Grass and Forage place and completed will be barred from competition. The 7. Vegetables Management of the Fair also reserves the right to refuse 8. Fruit payment when such exhibits are not in place and 9. Eggs completed by the time specified above. II. ATTRACTIVENESS OF EXHIBIT 40 points 2. Space allotted for each organization will be a booth 1. Arrangement and neatness approximately 9 feet wide by 9 feet deep and will be 2. Signs and Place cards assigned by the Fair Management. III. LESSON TAUGHT BY BOOTH 40 points 3. Sign bearing name of organization will be responsibility TOTAL 100 points of the organization. A fair representative will hang your sign for you. Signs will be accepted in the fair office. AWARDS Painting on the outside will NOT be allowed. First $50.00 4. BOOTH MUST BE EMPTIED AND CLEANED Second $40.00 BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. MONDAY, Third $30.00 OCTOBER 11, 2021 OR PREMIUM MONEY WILL BE Other Booths that qualify $20.00 FORFEITED OR $25.00 FINE ASSESSED. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS MADE. DIVISION 2 - 4-H BOOTHS 5. Exhibitors in this Department will be asked to sign an Booths must be in place by Sunday October 3, 2021 and Agreement with the Management. will be released Monday, October 11, 2021 between 9:00 6. The following score cards shall be used as a standard to a.m. - 12:00 noon. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE guide the exhibitor in preparing exhibits and to assist the CONSIDERED ON INDIVIDUAL BASIS, PLEASE SEE judge in making awards. SUPERINTENDENT. DIVISION 1 - F.F.A. BOOTHS Score Card Booths must be in place by 9:00 p.m. Sunday October 3, Booths will be judged on the following basis: 2021, and will be released Monday, October 11, 2021 THE EXHIBIT between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE 1. Uses effective caption on the title sign-short, catchy, CONSIDERED ON INDIVIDUAL BASIS, PLEASE SEE appropriate, well placed 5 points SUPERINTENDENT. 2. Draws attention, caused people to stop 15 points 3. Arouses and holds interest, makes people stop long Special Rules and Score Card enough to read and study essentials of material 20 points 1. See special booth rules. 4. High educational value. Presents facts worth knowing 2. Chapters to put booths in Fair shall be given space as and used in a way easy to remember 25 points applications are received until space is exhausted. 5. Develops a theme around skills learned through 4-H by 3. Farm products for the exhibit must contain crop sample creating an understanding of the theme and/or appealing to from three of the nine divisions listed below. potential 5 points 4. The front half of the booth shall be used for farm 6. Addresses Theme products. "A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW" 15 points 5. The backboards shall be used only for signs, pictures, 7. Pleasing appearance. Booth appropriately, and place cards. conservatively and neatly decorated 15 points TOTAL 100 points 8 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW AWARDS First $50.00 Second $40.00 Third $30.00 Other Booths that qualify $20.00 DIVISION 3 EDUCATIONAL BOOTH EXHIBITS Booths for educational purposes only. Premiums do not apply. This space is provided to nonprofit clubs and agencies for the purpose of display only. Booths must be in place by 9:00 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2021 and will be released Monday, October 11, 2021 between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. DIVISION 4 EXTENSION CLUB EXHIBITS Booths must be in place by Sunday, October 3, 2021 and will be released Monday, October 11, 2021 between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON INDIVIDUAL BASIS, PLEASE SEE SUPERINTENDENT. The Extension Clubs of Chaves County are entitled to put in ONE (1) booth per club. Each booth exhibit is to feature a part of the subject matter studied during the current year. $25.00 premium per booth will be paid. 9 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW DEPARTMENT D be transferred to the class where they belong at the Farm & Garden Competition discretion of the Superintendent prior to judging. Decisions of the Judge are FINAL. Troy Thompson and Sandra Barraza, Superintendents 8. No advertising or selling from the competitive space is Troy Thompson and Sandra Barraza, Judges allowed. 9. Entry Forms may be obtained on separate web tab, or This competition is open to individual fruit and vegetable will be furnished at time of entry. growers. Those engaged in selling their crops 10. All entries and awards in this department are subject to commercially may enter as individuals. General Rules and Regulations. Farm and Garden Produce Score Card for Farm and Garden Competition Entries Received: Vegetables or Fruits Sunday, October 3, 2021 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Arrangements 15 points • Properly displayed, neat, correct number of Entries Released: specimens Sunday October 10, 2021 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Type and Size 25 points • True to type for the variety or group AWARDS • Conforms to correct size • BEST OF SHOW - $500.00 Uniformity 15 points • RESERVE BEST OF SHOW - $250.00 • Specimens uniform in size, color, shape, size and • BEST WHOPPER - $150.00 maturity Condition 25 points Premiums offered: • Well grown, good color and shape, clean, trimmed, 1st Ribbon free from blemishes and rots. 2nd Ribbon Market Quality 20 points 3rd Ribbon TOTAL 100 points DIVISION 1 Special Rules HEAD AND GRAINS 1. There is NO ENTRY FEE for this department. All exhibits to be three (3) heads or ears 2. All entries must be products grown in the counties that participate in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair and must Class be grown by exhibitor. Exhibitors may be required to 1 Corn any variety, specify present an affidavit that his/her entry complies with this 2 Hegari or Kafir rule. 3 Milo; Martin, Midland or Western 3. Exhibitor is limited to one entry per class. One grower 4 Any Sorghum seed, specify may deliver entries and entry forms for several 5 Any Sorghum hybrid seed, specify participants. 6 Forage Sorghum 4. Exhibitors must complete a 5”X8” card per entry at registration with the following information: Name of DIVISION 2 exhibitor, Division/Class and Crop Variety. GRAINS AND SEEDS 5. No entries will be released before the close of the fair. Each exhibit must contain one (1) quart of product Products which have deteriorated or spoiled during the fair Class will be disposed of. 7 Alfalfa Seed 6. Exhibitors may claim their entries, ribbons and/or premiums October 10, 2021 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. NO 8 Barley, Winter ribbons or premiums will be mailed. 9 Barley, Spring 7. The judge will award premiums only to those entries 10 Corn, any variety shelled worthy of merit. Vegetables will be judged as if they are 11 Milo; Martin, Midland or Western quality to be in a store. Exhibits erroneously entered may 12 Hegari or Kafir 10 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW 13 Millet Oats 44 Corn, sweet, 5 ears 14 Red Oats 45 Cucumbers, slicing, 3 15 White 46 Cucumbers, pickling, 6 16 Peanuts, Spanish 47 Cucumbers, burpless, 3 17 Peanuts, any variety 48 Eggplant,3 18 Rye 49 Garlic, 6 mature, 3 heads 19 Sunflower Seeds 50 Lettuce, any variety, 3 heads 51 Melon, Cantaloupe, 2 DIVISION 3 52 Melon, Casaba, 2 Sheaf Storage 53 Melon, Honeydew, 2 Exhibit to be not less than three (3) inches and not greater 54 Melon, Muskmelon, any variety than five (5) inches at center brand, with leaves tied 55 Melon, Watermelon, Winter Green, 1 making compact bundle. 56 Melon, Watermelon, long, any variety, 1 Class 57 Melon, Watermelon, round, any variety, 1 20 Alfalfa 58 Okra, table size, 8 pods 21 Grain Sorghum, any variety Onions, green, 1 bunch (6) 59 22 Millet 60 Onions, red, 4 23 Peanuts 61 Onions, white, 4 24 Hybrid Sorghum, Silage varieties 62 Onions, yellow, 4 25 Sorghum Sudan Hybrid, any variety 63 Peas, any variety, in pods, 1 quart 26 Peanuts 64 Peas, black-eyed, in pods, 1 quart 65 Peas, black-eyed, 1 quart DIVISION 4 GRASS AND FORAGE 66 Pepper, Green Bell, 3 Each exhibitor must be a standard bale or shock 67 Pepper, Bell, not dried, 3 Class 68 Pepper, Green Chile, 8 27 Alfalfa 69 Pepper, Red or other color Chile, 8 long pod, not 28 Sudan Grass or Sorghum Sudan hybrid dried Any other grasses 70 Pepper, HOT!, 8 29 71 Pepper, Jalapeno, 8 DIVISION 5 72 Pepper, any variety, 8 VEGETABLES 73 Potato, any variety, 5 tubers Class 74 Potato, Sweet, any variety, 5 tubers 30 Beans, Lima, in pods, 12 75 Pumpkin, Halloween type (med., round, yellow) 31 Beans, Snap, in pods, 12 1 32 Beans, Snap, Yellow Wax in pods, 12 76 Pumpkin, Pie or sugar type (small to medium, round, flattened at ends, orange-yellow) 1 33 Beans, Snap, any other variety, in pods, 12 77 Pumpkin, cushaw type, striped, yellow, white, 1 34 Beans, Dry Pintos, 1 quart 78 Pumpkin, any other variety, 1 35 Beans, Dry, Limas, 1 quart 79 Rhubarb, 6 stalks 36 Beans, Dry, any variety, 1 quart 80 Radish, red, 2 bunches (each 6 roots with tops) 37 Beets, Red, 6 without tops 81 Squash, cushaw 1 38 Broccoli, 3 heads 82 Squash, oriental, 1 39 Brussels Sprouts, 8 83 Squash, Summer, yellow 40 Cabbage, any variety, 2 heads (crookneck/straightneck) 3 41 Carrots, 6 without tops 84 Squash, Summer, scallop types (white or green) 42 Cauliflower, 3 heads with wrapped leaves 3 43 Celery, 3 bunches 11 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW 85 Squash, Summer, marrow (zucchini, cocozelle, crate, tray or plate, container is not to exceed caserta, etc.) 3 2’x 2’ x 6” in size. 86 Squash Winter, banana types (yellow/orange/grey) 1 Judging Criteria 87 Squash, Spaghetti, 1 Quality of products............................................ 50 points 88 Squash, Winter, Hubbard types Number of varieties .......................................... 25 points (blue/grey/green/yellow) 1 Arrangements ................................................... 25 points 89 Squash Winter, butternut, 1 TOTAL............................................................ 100 points 90 Squash, Winter, buttercup, 1 91 Squash, Winter, turban, 1 Class 92 Squash, Winter, acorn, 1 115 Garden Exhibit 93 Squash, Any not listed DIVISION 8 94 Tomatoes, red commercial, 6 HERB BASKET 95 Tomatoes, Green Market, 6 A collection of five (5) or more different herbs. Quantity 96 Tomatoes, Cherry, 6 submitted for each should be five (5) stems, dried, and tied 97 Tomatoes, Pear (red or yellow) 6 in a bundle, arranged in a basket, tray or plate not to 98 Turnips, any variety, 3 exceed 12”X18” approximately in size. Judging Criteria 99 Any baby-veggie varieties, miniature, 3 for Division 7 will be used. 100 Leeks, 4 Class 101 Dried Corn, Pop, 116 Herb Basket 102 5 ears Dried Corn, Indian, 5 ears 103 Gourds, 1 DIVISION 9 104 Pumpkin, Ugly, 1 FRUITS AND NUTS Fruits and exhibits must consist of a plate containing five (5) specimens, unless otherwise listed. Entrants are DIVISION 6 responsible for correct class entry. WHOPPER CLASS Class Entries in the Whopper Class will be displayed in a section 117 Apples, any variety, 5, specify by themselves. 118 Grapes, 3 bunches, any variety, specify Class 105 Largest Apples 119 Peaches, any variety, 5, specify 106 Largest Peaches 120 Pears, any variety, 5, specify 107 Largest Onion 121 Plums, any variety, 5, specify 108 Largest Pumpkin 122 Quinces, 5 109 Largest Summer Squash 123 Pecans, unshelled, 1 quart, specify 110 Largest Winter Squash 124 Pomegranate, 5 111 Largest Tomato 125 Walnuts, English, 1 quart 112 Largest Watermelon 126 Nuts, any variety, 1 quart, specify 113 Largest Sunflower 127 Citrus, any dwarf variety, 3, specify 114 Largest Gourd 128 Jujubes, 1 quart 129 Sunflower Head DIVISION 7 GARDEN EXHIBIT HOME-GROWN COLLECTION DIVISION 10 HONEY PINT OR QUART JARS A collection of five (5) or more different products grown in exhibitor’s own present year garden. Quantity of Class each variety should consist of at least half the amount 130 Honey - Extracted required as single item exhibits in this department or 131 Honey - Creamed or Crystallized 1 whole item. Exhibitor must arrange exhibit using a basket, 132 Honey - Cut Comb or Crunch Honey 12 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW 133 Honey - Comb, Square or Round 134 Bees Wax JUDGING CRITERIA – HONEY Class 130 - Extracted Honey Flavored and aroma 30 points Body 25 points Color 15 points Clearness 15 points Freedom from impurities and crystals 15 points TOTAL 100 points Class 131 - Creamed or Crystallized Fineness of Crystals 30 points Flavor 25 points Uniformity and Firmness 20 points Absence of impurities 15 points Color 10 points TOTAL 100 points Class 132- Cut Comb or Chunk Clean & Uniform Capping 30 points Neatness of Packing 25 points Quality of Cut Edges 25 points Neatness of Cut Edges 20 points TOTAL 100 points Class 133 - Comb Honey, Square or Round Uniformity of Appearance 30 points Cleanliness of the Section & Frame 25 points Absence of Uncapped Cells 25 points Uniformity of the Honey & Color 20 points TOTAL 100 points Class 134- Bees Wax Well-formed block, no air bubbles 30 points Free of Foreign Material 30 points Light in Color 25 points Aroma 15 points TOTAL 100 points 13 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW DEPARTMENT E laboratory shall be final and binding without recourse JUNIOR LIVESTOCK against ENMSF or any of its officers. An exhibitor of an animal that is found to be unethically fitted, over age, Superintendent and/or testing positive for any drug or medication or Craig Walker unapproved chemical may forfeit all entry fees, awards Assistant Superintendents both monetary and symbolic, rights, and privileges to Mark Steen, Jerry Vaz exhibit livestock in the future at ENMSF. 2. Contestants: All contestants in this department must be bonafide 4-H (or eligible for 4-H membership in the October Notice To All Junior Livestock Exhibitors RULES HAVE 2021 October 2022 year) or FFA members and will be CHANGED-READ CAREFULLY General Rules and subject to the rules as stated in this catalog. All entries must Regulations Administration of Rules and Regulations be certified by the County 4-H Agent or the Vocational The Eastern New Mexico State Fair Board, Inc. reserves to Agriculture Teacher plus the parent. the Fair Board the final and absolute right to interpret Participants must be in good standing with 4-H or FFA in these rules and regulations and to arbitrarily settle and one of the participating ENMSF counties and be a minimum determine all matters, questions and differences in regard of 8 years of age AND in the third grade and a maximum of thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with or 19 years of age as of January 1st of the current calendar year. incident to the Show, and the right to amend or add to these 3. 4-H exhibitors must be enrolled in the project in which rules as its judgment may determine. An exhibitor who they are exhibiting. FFA exhibitors can exhibit only the violates any of the following rules will forfeit all privileges animals which are part of their project. Feeding practices and premiums and be subject to such penalty as the Junior and record keeping of this work must be done under the Livestock Committee may order. supervision of: County Extension 4-H Agents, Vo-Ag Special rules or conditions are published in each Instructors or 4-H Club Leaders. Documentation may be department where necessary; if there is a conflict between requested of instructor by ENMSF at any time. the special rules of any department and the general rules and 4. Livestock must be owned by exhibitor during the feeding regulations, the special rules will govern. period preceding the Fair and cannot change ownership or The Eastern New Mexico State Fair Board, Inc. reserves the be transferred from one program to the other. The right to test when and where they feel it necessary, included, ownership period shall be: Market Beef by May 1; Market but not limited to, random testing on entry day. Hog by June 30; Market Lamb by June 30; Dairy Heifer by June 30; Meat Goats by June 30; Breeding Heifer by June Entry Deadline: 30; Poultry by June 1 (Broilers by August 9); Rabbits by All Entries must be submitted by Monday September 27, August 23. 2021 on enmsf.com 5. No exhibitor shall be eligible to compete, or having Eligibility for Entry competed be eligible to win a premium, if he or she has been All Animals MUST be on the grounds as listed on their disqualified from competition or has had a premium department page. NO EXCEPTIONS. ALL ANIMALS withheld or withdrawn on the grounds of rule violations MUST ENTER THROUGH THE RODEO GATE ON involving misrepresentation, fraud or deception, practiced POE. or attempted at any fair. 1. Animal Inspection: As condition for participation at 6. Exhibitor must show own animals unless excused in the ENMSF, exhibitor must agree to submit any animal writing by Superintendent. Owner may secure some other entered by the exhibitor for inspection. Exhibitor agrees Junior Show exhibitor to show his or her animal in case of to have such animal submitted to any tests requested by illness or if he or she is showing more than one entry at that officials of ENMSF. Exhibitor also agrees that the time. No one will be permitted to assist the exhibitor while option reached by the ENMSF or its officials as to showing any animal unless prior permission is granted by whether such animal is unethically fitted or over age the Junior Livestock Superintendent. shall be final and binding without recourse against 7. Exhibitor will stand accountable for loss if carcass is ENMSF or any of its officers. Further, ENMSF condemned. specifically reserves the right to have tissue, blood, or 8. All Dairy Heifers must arrive with TB test urine laboratory analysis made on any animal entered documentation. TB tests must be within 90 days prior to for competition. The conclusions reached by the arrival at ENMSF. 14 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW 9. ENMSF reserves the right to weigh any participating and mailing in official entry sheets in accordance with animal that is eligible for packer bid. instruction on same, giving information required on said 10. All livestock exhibits will be under the control and sheet. Incomplete entries will not be processed. Mailed direction of the fair board, but the show will in no case be entries shall be sent to ENMSF P.O. Box 824, Roswell, NM responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Each 88202-0824. exhibitor will be solely responsible for any consequential or 2. In all cases, the Fair Board reserves the right to reject, other loss, injury or damage done to, or occasioned by, or accept or accept conditionally, an application for entry, and arising from, any animal or article exhibited by him or her does not guarantee space in the exhibition buildings. Entries and for its description as given in the catalog, and shall received after all pens, stalls or coops have been reserved indemnify the fair board against all legal or other will be returned to the exhibitor. proceedings in regard thereto, as well as damage or injury 3. By submitting an online entry or downloading an entry to any other person or property, caused by the exhibitor, or the Exhibitor (an exhibitor’s parent or legal guardian if any of the animals exhibited by him or her or arising out of, exhibitor is a minor) is acknowledging that he or she or in any way connected with such exhibition or any of the understands and will abide by the liability requirements and animals so exhibited. rules and regulations. 11. No golf carts, 4 wheelers, ATVs, etc. past the barn area. 12. All walkways and high traffic areas must be kept clear It is the policy of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair Board, of extension cords. Any cord deemed to be unsafe will be Inc., that all exhibitors, parents, advisors and representatives removed. of schools and counties represent themselves in an ethical 13. Every species will go through a sifting committee manner at all times. inspection. Any animal that is deemed to be unsightly or Exhibitors, parents, advisors and other individuals suspected to have health issues may be excused from the associated with an exhibitor shall at all times adhere to the grounds. All livestock animals on grounds must have a rules and procedures set forth in this Fair Book and will valid entry form and must go through the sifting committee. comply with the instructions of Superintendent, Assistant 14. Entry forms for all divisions shall act as granted Superintendent and other Fair officials. Exhibitors and permission for ENMSF to use participants’ images on their representatives will afford all Superintendents, social media, advertising, and other publications without assistants and Fair officials the proper respect at all times. liability or compensation. Unethical practices shall include but not be limited to the following: doctoring, drugging, or injecting show animals Care of Animals, Stalls and Pens for body fill-ins, filling of abdominal cavity with air. The 1. All animals will be shown as brought to fairgrounds, alterations, changing, defacing, bleaching, shading, dyeing, there will be no electrical or battery-operated clippers frosting or any other modification of the markings of show allowed on fairgrounds at any time. Animals may be animals and the anatomical structure of an animal (such as washed & blow dried, hand clippers & scissors will be blowing binder twine, wood chips or cork on the legs to allowed. make them appear heavier boned and more level). Added 2. All animals may be weighed at random. hair is considered foreign to the animal, also any type of 3. All livestock will be bedded on washed sand or cedar injection where oil, glycerin or like substances are used for fiber ONLY. Sand must not be removed from stalls. body “fill- ins”, or external application of edematous 4. If medication needs to be administered to an animal, you condition. The removal, alteration, changing or purposely must first notify a board member or superintendent before damaging of ear tags is cause for disqualification. the medicine is given. No exceptions!! Any exhibitor found guilty of any of the above listed 5. Outside pens for breeding beef heifers, steers, and dairy Unethical practices, or any other practice deemed unethical heifers may be rented for $50 for the week of fair. This fee by the Fair Board will be subject to such penalties against will be paid online with entry or upon arrival. This option the exhibitor and person or organization associated is based on availability. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring therewith, as the Fair Board deems appropriate such penalty their own pens at no charge. may include forfeiture of sale prices and loss of privilege to exhibit in the future. PROCEDURES FOR ENTRY 1. All applicants for entry must be made online at NUMBER OF ENTRIES AND FEES enmsf.com either by digital submission or by downloading 15 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW Entry Fee: An entry fee of $30.00 per head will be charged presence of the Junior Exhibitor. Violation of above will be to junior exhibitors of steers, breeding beef heifers and dairy grounds for disqualifications. Steer trimming chutes will not heifers. A fee of $20.00 per head will be charged to junior be allowed in the barns or in alley ways. No animals bearing exhibitors of market sheep, market swine and meat goats. graffiti of any kind will be allowed through the show or sales Stalls will be bedded on sand upon arrival. No tie outs ring. allowed. There will be NO refunds on animals entered but not brought to the fair. PEN ASSIGNMENT Superintendent will assign pens to each exhibit by county or PROTESTS chapter. Information for Junior Poultry, Rabbits & Goats Three (3) individuals must submit written protests and can be found under the respective headings. be accompanied by $50 cash or certified check which will Outside pens for breeding beef heifers, steers, and dairy be forfeited if protest is not sustained. Such protest must heifers may be rented for $50 for the week of fair. This fee state plainly the cause of the complaint or appeal and must will be paid online with entry or upon arrival. This option be delivered to the Superintendent of Show immediately is based on availability. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring after the occasion for such protest. Protests must be their own pens at no charge. submitted either prior to judging or immediately after the Trim chutes will be in designated areas only. conclusion of CLASS judging. Once an animal reaches championship judging NO protest will be accepted. SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS Judging procedures will not be interrupted for protest Prizes will be awarded to junior exhibitors for investigation. Depending on the basis of the protest, a showmanship ability on the following: decision may be withheld until a thorough investigation is completed. No complaint or appeal that judges overlooked (a) Showmanship in the ring - 50% an animal will be considered. (b) Cooperation with officials and other exhibitors - 25% (c) Grooming, fitting and training of animals - 25% DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES FINAL The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases. In cases RELEASE FROM LIABILITY where fraud, misrepresentation, error or collusion is As condition to entry the exhibitor and parent/guardian discovered after awards are given, the livestock agrees to release, acquit, and forever discharge and Superintendent or such referee as may be appointed, may agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ENMSF make a decision regarding final placement. Such cases may their present and former directors, officers, employees, be appealed to the Junior Livestock Committee, from whose agents, and representatives and the respective heirs, decision there will be no appeal. administrators, executors, successors, and assigns If any exhibitor or his or her representative interferes in any (collectively the “ENMSF Parties” or individually, an way with the judges or shows disrespect to them, or the Fair, “ENMSF Party”) from any and all claims, causes of the Superintendent may withhold from such exhibitor any actions, suits, and/or demands for personal injury, premium monies that may have been awarded, or take any death, or property damage accrued or to accrue in the other steps deemed acceptable. future, known or unknown, (collectively, “Claims”) relating to or arising out of any negligent, grossly EXHIBIT REMOVAL negligent, and/or intentional or unintentional acts on the At the close of the Fair, all exhibits must be claimed at once part of the exhibitor in connection with entry into and by the exhibitor or by parties representing the exhibitor. participation at ENMSF. Without limiting the Those in charge will assume no responsibility for exhibits foregoing, the exhibitor agrees that the ENMSF Parties left on the fairgrounds after the close of the Fair. The shall not be liable to them, their family, heirs, Eastern New Mexico State Fair is responsible for the administrators, executors, or assigns for Claims arising disposition of Sale Animals ONLY. from or related to the exhibitor’s entry and participation at ENMSF. FITTING OF LIVESTOCK The Junior Livestock Committee agrees that instruction in RV/CAMPER SPACES fitting show animals at the ENMSF should be encouraged, Hook ups are available on a limited basis. Prior reservations but that fitting by adults will be prohibited except in the are required. Rental is a flat rate of $125 and will cover 16 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW Sunday through Saturday regardless of how many days the unit is on ground during that time. Each additional night prior or after the fair is $25 per night. Reservations must be made through the fair office at 575-623-9411. Checks or money orders should be mailed to ENMSF PO Box 824 Roswell NM 88202. Please include name and space number in memo line. Spaces must be paid in full before August 10th. Any reservation not paid in full prior to August 10th will be cancelled and any money paid will be forfeit. PETS/SERVICE ANIMALS All animals on grounds must have current vaccines and must be leashed. There will be no pets beyond the barn area at any time unless they are certified and identifiable as service animals. All animals must be under control at all times. PASSES As always, ENMSF continues to make changes in hopes of bettering your showing experience. For the 2021 season we will be selling parking passes for Gate 6 (Livestock Gate). This pass will be the ONLY way your vehicle is permitted through Gate 6 Atkinson Gate during public hours of the fair. As always, we do not want to prevent any family from watching a child show. The gates will be open during the day for families to come and go. Gate security will begin turning away non-permitted vehicles at 3:30 p.m. daily. You must purchase parking passes through your online entry form. The passes will be $25 for one, $40 for two. These passes must accompany an animal entry and will not be sold to the general public. Passes must be adhered to the vehicle. 17 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
2021 A YEAR IN THE REARVIEW JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE forfeiture of the sale slot. Exhibitors are required to sell their own October 9, 2021 animals unless excused by the Superintendent for documented health reasons. James Duffey, Jonathan Dudley, Jerry Vaz 10. Any Junior Exhibitor or anyone acting in his or her Tri-chairs behalf, contacting a buyer for repurchase of livestock from Buyers Breakfast Premium Sale; will forfeit premium and premium sale October 9, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. Buyers Breakfast Donated & Prepared by receipts. FARMERS COUNTRY MARKET 11. The Eastern New Mexico State Fair reserves the right to SALE: 9:00 a.m. permanently mark all animals sold through the Junior Livestock 1. A Junior Livestock Sale will be held under the auspices of a Sale. committee directly responsible and appointed by the Fair Board. 12. Each animal sold in the Sale will have 10% of the proceeds The sale will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., October 5, following deducted to help finance promotion for securing buyers to the Buyers Breakfast. A maximum of 20 Steers, 32 Lambs, 30 participate in the Sale. A $15.00 fee will also be deducted from Swine, up to 2 broiler pens, 1 Poultry Best of Barn, up to 4 each animal sold to pay for the color picture provided to the Rabbits, 14 Dairy Heifers and up to 11 Goats, depending on Buyer. If more than one buyer, $10.00 will be deducted for each number of entries will be sold. Order of sale will be determined buyer’s picture. by Jr. Livestock Sales Committee. All animals may be marked on 13. Medication: The use of chemical or compound that is not leaving Sales Ring. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to have approved by the FDA for use in meat producing animals and the animals ready and in place at time of sale. illegal use of approved chemicals or compounds is prohibited. As 2. No animal, or any representation of same animal, sold a condition for participation in the sale, every exhibitor must through a Jr. Livestock or any other premium sale in New Mexico agree to submit any animal entered by exhibitor to inspection by or elsewhere will be allowed to show at ENMSF. a veterinarian appointed by the Fair Board, FDA, USDA/FSIS, 3. All animals participating in sale must be presented as if they New Mexico Department of Agriculture, and/or New Mexico were going to the show ring. No graffiti, ribbons, boxes, tubs, Department of Health and agrees to have such animal submitted glitter, etc. of any kind will be allowed. to any test designated and requested by the veterinarian. The Fair 4. SALE LIMIT: One 4-H or FFA member will be allowed to Board specifically reserves the right to have tissue, blood, or sell only one animal at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair for the urine laboratory analysis made on any animal entered into the Junior Livestock Sale. competition. The conclusion reached by drug testing committee, 5. Any Junior Exhibitor may withdraw from the sale any as to whether such animal has been administered a diuretic, animals he/she so desires other than the Grand Champion or unapproved growth stimulant or other medication, or has not been Reserve Grand Champion Steer, Swine, Lamb, Dairy Heifer or properly withdrawn from approved drugs shall be final, Meat Goat and the exhibitor who wishes to pull steer, swine, without recourse against the Fair Board and any of its officers. lamb, dairy heifer, or rabbit from the sale must notify the ENMSF shall be entitled to disqualify an exhibitor whose superintendent of that decision in writing, in the Jr. Livestock animal tests positive for any drug, even if the exhibitor and Office NO EXCEPTION by one (1) hour after the NM Cattle the exhibitor’s parents or guardians are innocent of any Growers Showmanship Contest on Thursday, October 7, 2021. wrongdoing and did not administer the drug. Animals not in the Junior Livestock Sale will remain the property 14. Junior Livestock Sale exhibits will not be paid until the of the Exhibitor. Should an exhibitor have both the Grand and Eastern New Mexico State Fair has received payment from all the Reserve Grand Champion Steer or Dairy Heifer, only the Grand buyers. This pertains to Sale and add-on monies. Sale checks are Champion will be sold. typically mailed after the first of the year. 6. PACKER ANIMALS: ENMSF may secure packer bids on 15. Exhibitors are encouraged to write thank you steers, swine, goats, and lambs as a courtesy for exhibitors. notes to their buyers, including add-ons. Buyer Packer prices will be based on declared weights. ENMSF reserves appreciation baskets are encouraged but should be the right to weight animals at will. distributed after the sale is over. 7. There will be a 10% handling charge deducted from the 16. Any animal eligible to participate in the price of all non-sale packer animals to cover all expenses incurred Grand/Reserve Grand drive must report to the show ring for by ENMSF. the drive or may risk losing sale slot. 8. If an exhibitor does not properly care for his animal (feed, water, cleaning pens, etc.) during the Fair and before delivery to the packer, he or she will be charged for this service and his or her eligibility to show in future years will have to be considered by the Junior Livestock Committee. 9. It shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor to see his/ her animal in the designated sale order. Failure to do so will result in 18 The information in this section is frequently updated. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the most recent regulations.
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