Purpose of Mercer County's Fair

The people of this Fair believe that a fair should have many purposes, some of the leading are:

• To disperse information by creating interest in friendly competition

• To improve practices and methods of farming

• To encourage better co-operation between individuals, groups, organizations, schools and communities

Motto - Make Today A Better Tomorrow

Program Directors

Tyann Turner.....................................................

Rabbits

Debbie Smith - 467-8061..................................

Beauty Pageant

Sarah Howard...................................................

Pet Show

Becky and Anthony Six.....................................

Bicycle Rodeo

Pat Haye...........................................................

Games

Ted Halfield.......................................................

AHMA Music

Timmy Shrewsbury............................................

Horseshoe Pitching

Billy McCormick...............................................

WV High School

Rodeo Association

Brenda Pruett....................................................

Mercer County

4-H Extension Agent

Jodi Richmond..................................................

Mercer County

Agricultural Extension Agent

Lisa Mitchell......................................................

Family & Consumer Science

Extension Agent

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Ribbons only will be awarded for exhibits. No prize money will be awarded.

2. All exhibits with the exception of Department A-C and P must be exhibited between 3:00 pm and 7.-30 pm July 31, 2008 The fair. will accept no exhibits in Department 0-0 after 7.30 pm, Thursday, July 31, 2008.

3. Gates will open at 9:00 am each day and close at 12:00 midnight

4. All exhibits must be produced or made by persons living in Mercer County.

5. Articles that have been exhibited previously in Dept. F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N and O may not be reentered. Dept. G through 0 only one entry per class is allowed.

6 Exhibitors (Department D-O) will be responsible for their own exhibits and may remove them ONLY after 6:00 pm August 2,2008. All exhibits must be removed before 8:00 pm, August 2, 2008.

7. The judging committee will appoint Judges for the various exhibits. The Decision Of The Judges Will Be Final.

8. All entries shall be registered and labeled stating number of exhibitor, the department, Section and class according to Exhibit Catalog.

9. All livestock should be haltered and bulls should have rings in their noses. Mercer County 4-H Livestock rules must be followed. Male animals must be approved by July 31, 2008.

10. Dept. A-C, No animal may be entered in more than one class, except as noted.

11. Exhibits of hay must be about 1/4 standard bale taken from the middle of a bale of hay. No loose hay or uncured hay will be accepted.

12. A class with only one entry will be judged on quality.

13. Each grade in Mercer County elementary schools may exhibit entries for classes 1, 2 and 3. Department M, but only one entry per pupil may be exhibited in each class. Each entry shall be the child's own work.

14. All entries In classes, 1, 2 and 3 Department M are to have a small card on back bearing pupils full name, grade and school.

15. Each penmanship entry shall be mounted on construction paper.

16. Photography entries shall be mounted on mats.

17. All persons entering pets in Dept. P must provide their own leashes, cages, etc., and be responsible for care of pet. Enter and show Saturday, August 2, 2008.

18. All persons entering rabbits and poultry must provide their own cages and must feed and be responsible for their care.

19. No sick animal is to be exhibited. Animals may be turned away at the discretion of the department Superintendent.

20. Each superintendent and his aides shall give particular attention to the proper arrangement of the articles or animals exhibited in their departments, point out the articles or animals to the judges, and otherwise facilitate their examination. They shall also familiarize themselves with the Rules of the Fair.

21. All dogs on a leash at all times while on fairgrounds.

All Livestock Must pre-register with Extension office by July 28, 4:00 pm.

Stalls and pens will be assigned.

Open Livestock Class List

Department A Section 1

Cattle

(Do Not Have To Be Purebred) Beef Cattle

Class 1

Heifer Calf (up through 6 months)

Class 2

Heifer (7-12 months)

Class 3

Heifer (13 -18 months)

Class 4

Heifer (19-24 months)

Class 5

Cow and Calf

(can be same cow & calf shown in any other class)

Class 6

Cow

Class 7

Champion Female

Class 8

Reserve Champion Female

Class 9

Feeder Calf

Class 10

Junior Bull (less than one year)

Class 11

Yearling Bull (over 18 months)

Class 12

Senior Bull (over 18 months)

Class 13

Champion Male

Class 14

Reserve Champion Male

Section 2

Dairy Cattle

Class 1

Dairy Heifer

Class 2

Dairy Cow

Class 3

Champion Dairy Female

Class 4

Reserve Champion Female

Department B

Swine

(Do Not Have To Be Purebred)

Section 1

Class 1

Light Weight Market Hog

Class 2

Medium Weight Market Hog

Class 3

Heavy Weight Market Hog

Class 4

Champion Market Hog

Class 5

Reserve Champion Market Hog

Class 6

Boar Pig (less than 6 months)

Class 7

Junior Boar (6-11 months)

Class 8

Champion Male

Class 9

Reserve Champion Male

Class 10

Sow Pig (less than 6 months)

Class 11

Junior Sow (6-12 months)

Class 12

Senior Sow (over 12 months)

Class 13

Champion Sow

Class 14

Reserve Champion Sow

Department C

Sheep and Goats

All Sheep and Goats must have Scrapie tags.

Section 1

Sheep

Class 1

Ewe Lamb

Class 2

Yearling Ewe

Class 3

Ewe (over 18 months)

Class 4

Champion Female

Class 5

Reserve Champion Female

Class 6

Rom Lamb (less than I year)

Class 7

Senior Ram (over I year)

Class 8

Champion Male

Class 9

Reserve Champion Male

Class 10

Flock

Class 11

Market Lamb

Section 2

Dairy Goats

Class 1

Junior Female (less than I year)

Class 2

Senior Female (over I year)

Class 3

Champion Dairy Goat

Class 4

Reserve Champion Dairy Goat

Section 3

Meat Goat

Class 1

Market Goats (less than I year)

Class 2

Junior Female (less than I year)

Class 3

Senior Female (over I year)

Class 4

Champion Female

Class 5

Reserve Champion Female

Class 6

Junior Male (less than 1 year)

Class 7

Senior Male (over I year)

Class 8

Champion Male

Class 9

Reserve Champion Male

Department D

Poultry

Class 1

Meat Type Chicken

Class 2

Layer Type Chicken

Class 3

Turkey

Class 4

Duck

Class 5

Fancy Breed Chicken (pair)

Class 6

Fancy Breed Chicken (single)

Department E

Rabbits

Tyann Turner - Superintendent 425-0016

Trophies Sponsored By Tyann Turner (Exhibitors Should Provide Cages, Some Will Be Available)

Class 1

Commercial Buck (8 months or older)

Class 2

Fancy Buck (6 months or older)

Class 3

Commercial Buck (less than 8 months)

Class 4

Fancy Buck (less than 6 months)

Class 5

Commercial Doe (8 months or older)

Class 6

Fancy Doe (6 months or older)

Class 7

Commercial Doe (less than 8 months)

Class 8

Fancy Doe (less than 6 months)

Class 9

Best Commercial Buck

Class 10

Best Commercial Doe

Class 11

Best Fancy Buck

Class 12

Best Fancy Doe

Class 13

Commercial Champion

Class 14

Reserve Commercial Champion

Class 15

Fancy Champion

Class 16

Reserve Fancy Champion

Class 17

Best In Show

(Superintendent Will Assist In Categories)

Department F

Agricultural Exhibits

Gene Bailey, C.T. Lilly, Jr., Sam Vaught

All vegetables, fruits crops, grain and honey must have been grown or produced by the exhibitor. Produce purchased, grown or obtained from another source is not permitted.

Section 1

Grain

Class 1

White Field Corn (10 ears)

Class 2

Yellow Field Corn (10 ears)

Class 3

3 Stalks of Field Corn (cut oft at top of ground)

Class 4

Tallest Stalk of Corn (cut oft at top of ground)

Class 5

1/2 Gallons Oats

Section 2

Forage Crops

Class 1

Alfalfa Hay (1/4 Bale)

Class 2

Clover Hay (1/4 Bale)

Class 3

Timothy Hay (1/4 Bale)

Class 4

Mixed Hay (1/4 Bale)

Class 5

Bundle Any Other Grain

Section 3

Vegetables

(A trophy will be given to the exhibitor with the most points received in this Section through Class 24)

Class 1

5 Red Potatoes

Class 2

5 White Potatoes

Class 3

1 Quart of Green Beans (Bush)

Class 4

1 Quart of Green Beans (Pole)

Class 5

1 Quart of Green Beans (Horticulture)

Class 6A

5 Large Red Tomatoes

Class 6B

5 Small Red Tomatoes

Class 7A

5 Large Yellow Tomatoes

Class 7B

5 Small Yellow Tomatoes

Class 8

5 Cucumbers (Slicing)

Class 9

5 Cucumbers (Pickling)

Class 10

5 Beets

Class 11 A

5 Yellow Onions

Class 11 B

5 White Onions

Class 11 C

5 Red Onions

Class 12

5 Carrots

Class 13

1 Head of Cabbage

Clan 14

5 Green Sweet Peppers

Class 15

5 Hot Peppers

Class 16

5 Ears of Sweet Corn

Class 17A

3 Squash (Summer)

Class 17B

3 Zucchini Squash

Class 18

3 Squash (Winter)

Class 19

Watermelon

Class 20

Pumpkin

Class 21

Cantaloupe

Class 22

Vegetable Display

Class 23

Broccoli

Class 24

Cauliflower

Class 25

Largest Potato By Weight

Class 26

Largest Tomato By Weight

Class 27

Largest Head of Cabbage By Weight (remove stem)

Class 28

Largest Pumpkin By Weight

Class 29

Largest Cucumber By Weight

Class 30

Largest Zucchini By Weight

Class 31

Best Decorated Cabbage Head

Class 32

Best Decorated Potato

Class 33

Best Decorated Apple

Class 34

Rhubarb (5 stalks)

Section 4

Fruits

Class 1A

5 Apples (Winter)

Class 1 B

5 Apples (Summer)

Class 2

5 Peaches

Class 3

5 Plums

Class 4

5 Pears

Class 5

Red Grapes

Class 6

White Grapes

Class 7

Blue Grapes

Class 8

Fruit Display (5 or more varieties)

Section 5

Eggs

Class 1

Light Eggs (1 Dozen)

Class 2

Dark Eggs (1 Dozen)

Section 6

Honey (1 Quart)

Class 1

Light Honey (Strained)

Class 2

Dark Honey (Strained)

Class 3

Light Honey (Comb)

Class 4

Dark Honey (Comb)

Department G

Canned Foods Betty Conner, Superintendent

Section 1

Canned Food (Must use standard jar)

Class 1

Tomatoes

Class 2

Green Beans

Class 3

Beets

Class 4

Corn

Class 5

Peas

Class 6

Lima Beans

Class 7

Cherries

Class 8

Peaches

Class 9

Pears

Class 10

Carrots

Class 11

Applesauce

Class 12

Shelled Beans

Class 13

Berries

Class 14

Sliced Apples

Class 15

Grape Juice

Class 16

Tomato Juice

Class 17

Kraut

Class 18

Salsa

Section 2

Pickles

Class 1

Cucumber (Sweet)

Class 2

Cucumber (Sour)

Class 3

Cucumber (Dill)

Class 4

Mixed Pickles

Class 5

Pickled Beets

Class 6

Pickled Relish

Class 7

Pickled Peaches

Class 8

Pickled Peppers

Class 9

Pickled Beans

Class 10

Dill Beans

Class 11

Pickled Cauliflower

Section 3

Jams, Preserves, and Jellies

Class 1

Berry Jams

Class 2

Berry Jellies

Class 3

Berry Preserves

Class 4

Fruit Jellies

Class 5

Fruit Preserves

Class 6

Apple Butter

Department H

Baked Goods Betty Conner - Superintendent 425-4361

Section 1

Baked Products

Class 1

Loaf Yeast Bread

Class 2

Yeast Rolls

Class 3

Plate of Biscuits

Class 4

Plate of Muffins

Class 5

Cornbread

Class 6

Pound Cake

Class 7

White Layer Cake

Class 8

Yellow Layer Cake

Class 9

Devil's Food Cake

Class 10

Chocolate Layer Cake

Class 11

Chiffon Cake

Class 12

Angel Food Cake (not iced)

Class 13

Best Decorated Cake

Class 1 A

Fruit Cake

Class 15

Any Other Cake

Class 16A

Plate of Drop Cookies

Class 16B

Plate of Bar Cookies

Class 16C

Plate of Roll Cookies

Class 17

Homemade Candy

Class 18

Zucchini Bread

Class 19

Cup Cakes

Class 20

Fried Pies

Class 21

Novel Breads

Class 22

No-Bake Cookies

Department I

Needlework

Debbie Smith - Superintendent

Section 1

Embroidery

Class 1

Center Piece

Class 2

Dresser Scarf

Class 3

Pair Pillow Cases

Class 4

Crewel

Class 5

Counted Cross-Stitch

Class 6

Any Other Embroidered Work (none listed above)

Section 2

Knitting

Class 1

Sweaters

Class 2

Shawl and Capes

Class 3

Baby Items

Class 4

Any Other Knitting (none listed above)

Section 3

Crocheting

Class 1

Buffet and Vanity Sets or Doilies

Class 2

Ponchos and Capes

Class 3

Bedspreads

Class 4

Tablecloths

Class 5

Sweaters

Class 6

Collars

Class 7

Baby Afghans

Class 8

Any Other Crocheting (none listed above)

Section 4

Novelty Crocheting

Class 1

Kitchen Items

Class 2

Bedroom Items

Class 3

Tatting

Class 4

Any Other Novelty Item (none listed above)

Section 5

Quilts

Class 1

Appliqued

Class 2

Pieced

Class 3

Crib Quilt

Class 4

Tacked Quilts

Class 5

Antique Quilts

Class 6

Embroidered Quilts

Class 7

Quilted Wall Hangings

Class 8

White On White

Class 9

Machine Quilted

Class 10

Any Other Quilt (none listed above)

Section 6

Afghans

Class 1

Knitted

Class 2

Crocheted

Section 7

Miscellaneous

Class 1

Pillow

Class 2

Needle Point

Class 3

Handmade Dolls

Class 4

Toys

Class 5

Swedish Weaving

Class 6

Any Other Handmade Items (none listed above)

Section 8

Sewing

Class 1A

Ladles'Dress

Class 1 B

Ladles' Dressy Dress

Class 2

Children's Clothing

Class 3

Pajamas or Gown

Class 4

Women's Sportswear

Class 5

Men's Sportswear

Class 6

Formal Dress

Class 7

Original Design

Class 8

Fashion Craft

Class 9

Coats

Class 10

Children's Sewing under 18

Class 11

Any Other Sewing (none listed above)

Class 12

Infant Layette Set

Class 13

Beginner Sewing Project

DepartmentJ

Floriculture Shirley Vaught, Superintendent

Section 1 Bouquets and Arrangements

(Large bouquets more than 15 inches in diameter, small bouquets less than 15 inches in diameter.)

Class 1

Large Specimen Bouquet (one kind of flower)

Class 2

Large Mixed Bouquet (more than one kind)

Class 3

Small Specimen Bouquet (one kind of flower)

Class 4

Small Mixed Bouquet (more than one kind)

Section 2

Cut Flowers

(Show in Clear Glass Container with Foliage. Must be grown by Exhibitor)

Class 1

One Bloom Dahlia

Class 2A .

One Spike of Gladiolus

Class 2B

Any Other Bulb-Root Plant Bloom

Class 3

Five Blooms of Zinnias

Class 4

Five Blooms of Marigolds (Large)

Class 5

Five Blooms of Marigolds (Dwarf)

Class 6

Five Blooms of Cosmos

Class 7

Three Blooms of Asters

Class 8

Five Blooms of Petunias

Class 9

One Bloom Sunflower

Class 10

Five Blooms of Any Other Annual

Class 11

Five Blooms of Any Other Perennial

Class 12

Three Buds or Blooms of Roses

Section 3

Potted Plants (Must have been in possession for at least 90 days)

Class 1

African Violet

Class 2

Geranium

Class 3

Wax Begonia

Class 4

Any Other Begonia

Class 5

Coleous

Class 6

Foliage Plant

Class 7

Impatiens

Class 8

cactus

Class 9

Succulent

Class 10

Fem

Class 11

Dish Garden (May contain blooms)

Class 12A

Blooming Vine

Class 12B

Non-Blooming Vine

Class 13

Any Other Potted Blooming Plant

Department K

Handicraft

Harriet Reynolds and Dora Makavus, Superintendents

Section 1

Adults

Class 1A

Woodwork

Class 1 B

Wood Carving

Class 2

Leatherwork

Class 3

Ceramics

Class 4

Handmade Jewelry

Class 5A

Artificial Flower Arrangement

Class 5B

Artificial Flower Sprays, Wreaths or Swags

Class 6

Novel Arts & Crafts

Class 7

Models

Class 8A

Novel Dolls

Class 8B

Novel Critters

Class 9

Homemade Flags

Class 10

Plastic Canvas Creations

Class 11

Scrap Booking

Section 2

Children

Class 1

Model Display

Class 2

Woodwork

Class 3

Leatherwork

Class 4

Ceramics

Class 5

Novel Arts and Crafts

Class 6

Scrap Booking

Department L

Antiques

Carol Davis, Superintendent

Class 1A

Antique Display (one or more Glass Items)

Class 1B

Antique Display (one or more Porcelain Items)

Class 1C

Antique Display (one or more Crockery Items)

Class 2

Antique Display (one or more Metal Items)

Class 3

Antique Display (one or more Wood Items)

Class 4

Antique Display (one or more Fiber Items)

Class 5

Antique Display (one or more Leather Items)

Class 6

Dolls

Class 7

Jewelry

Class 8

Toys

Class 9

Books

Class 10

Pictures

Class 11

Any Other Display

Class 12

Oldest Machine in Operation

Department M

Art, Penmanship, Creative Writing

Carol Davis, Superintendent 384-3298

Class 1

Penmanship (Judged according to grade)

Class 2

Art Display (Judged according to grade)

Class 3

Creative Writing (Judged according to grade)

Department N

Art

Carol Davis, Superintendent

(Pictures must be framed and ready to hang) Each exhibitor will be allowed to enter up to three exhibits in each class. However, only the highest placing exhibit will receive a ribbon in each class.

Section 1

Adult

Class 1

Oils

Class 2

Acrylics

Class 3

Watercolor

Class 4

Pencil

Class 5

Pastel

Class 6

Other Media

Class 7

Non-Original (copies or paint by number)

Section 2

Youth (split classes)

Teen 13 - 18 years - Child 12 and under

Class 1

Oils

Class 2

Acrylics

Class 3

Watercolor

Class 4

Pencil

Class 5

Pastel

Class 6

Other Media

Class 7

Non-Original (copies or paint by number)

Section 3

Sculpture

Class 1

Adults

Class 2

Youth

Department O

Photography

Wendy Johnston• Superintendent

Section 1

Black and While Pictures (Amateur)

Class 1

Nature (Vegetation, Flowers, Etc.)

Class 2

Scenic

Class 3

Human Interest (Emotion)

Class 4

Animal Wildlife

Class 5

Animal Domestic

Class 6

Children

Section 2

Black and White Pictures (Advanced)

Class 1

Nature (Vegetation, Flowers, Etc.)

Class 2

Scenic

Class 3

Human Interest (Emotion)

Class 4

Animal Wildlife

Class 5

Animal Domestic

Class 6

Children

Section 3

Color Pictures (Natural, Not Tinted• Amateur)

Class 1

Nature (Vegetation, Flowers, Etc.)

Class 2

Scenic

Class 3

Human Interest (Emotion)

Class 4

Animal Wildlife

Class 5

Animal Domestic

Class 6

Children

Section 4

Color Pictures (Natural, Not Tinted - Advanced)

Class 1

Nature (Vegetation, Flowers, Etc.)

Class 2

Scenic

Class 3

Human Interest (Emotion)

Class 4

Animal Wildlife

Class 5

Animal Domestic

Class 6

Children

Department P

Pet Show

Sarah Howard - Superintendent

Show Scheduled Saturday August 4, 2007 Registration 9:00 am and show of 9:30 am

Section 1

Dogs

Class 1

Sporting Dog

Class 2

Non-Sporting Dog

Class 3

Toy Dog

Class 4

Mixed Breed

Class 5

Cutest Dog

Class 6

Ugliest Dog

Class 7

Most Obedient Dog

Class 8

Best In Group

Section 2

Cats

Class 1

Large Cat

Class 2

Small Cat

Class 3

Prettiest Cat

Class 4

Cutest Cat

Class 5

Ugliest"Cat

Class 6

Most Obedient Cat

Class 7

Best In Group

Section 3

All Other Pets

Class 1

Most Unusual Pet

Class 2

Cutest Pet

Class 3

Ugliest Pet

Class 4

Most Obedient Pet

Class 5

Best In Group

Section 4

Miscellaneous

Class 1

Best Costumed Dog

Class 2

Best Costumed Cat

Class 3

Best Costumed Rabbit

Class 4

Best Costumed Any Other Pet

Department Q

4-H Exhibits

Brenda Pruett - Superintendent

2008

Mercer County Fair

OFFICERS

President …………………………………….

Joe Stafford

Vice-President…………..……………………

Steve Johnston

Secretary …………………………………….

Anna Johnson

Treasurer……………………………………..

Wendy Johnston

Exhibit Coordinator ………...………………...

Dana Moye

Directors

James Bryant

Sue Bryant

Leslie Cline

Ben Faulkner

Ted Hatfield

Anna Johnson

Steve Johnston

Wendy Johnston

Dana Moye

Sid Moye

Jodi Richmond - Ext. Agent

Debra Smith

Joe Stafford

Stephanie Stafford

Tyann Turner

Ben Dissibio......................................................

PikeView High School Principal

For Information Call Steve and Wendy Johnston 304-384-9075

Miss Mercer County Fair 2007

Kellen Honaker

Dedicated to promoting the Musical Heritage of the Appalachians.

Providing Great Bluegrass and Old-Time Music.

We encourage students who want to be musicians by awarding scholarships of Instruments and Music Lessons.

Annual AHMA Membership Dues $20.00 for Individual $25.00 for Family

www.ahma-online.org

A Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) Organization

West Virginia High School & Wrangler Division Annual Rodeo

Presented At The Mercer County Fair

Friday and Saturday August 1 & 2, 2008

7 pm

Pole Bending, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Calf Roping, Goat Tying and Mutton Busting

+ MORE

Call in 8 pm - 10 pm July 21 st

Anna Johnson 304-425-7262

For More Information Call Billy McCormick: 645-2618