RIPLEY COUNTY 4-H FAIR

July 20-26th, 2008

Sunday July 20, 2008

4-H Horse and Pony Show

9:00 AM

                         Ripley County Fair Vesper Service

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

4-H Projects Open to Public

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

2008 Ripley County Fair Grand Opening

Crowning of 2008 4-H Junior Leader King & Queen

Presentation of Ripley County Queen & Court

Antique Tractor Pull

Sponsored by Osgood Lions Club

4:00 pm /  Weigh-in 2:00 pm

For more information contact:

Kevin Menchhofer at 812-756-0158

Monday July 21, 2008

4-H Dairy Show  10:00 am

4-H Cat Show  1:00 pm

4-H Poultry Show  3:00 pm

4-H Horse & Pony Show  5:00 pm

 (English Show)

Ripley County Baby Show  5:00 pm

Open Class & 4-H Exhibits Open to Public  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ride 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm  $15.00 Wristbands

Midway / Fun Time Carnival

Tractor Pull  6:00 pm for information contact

Kevin Menchhofer at 812-756-0158

Tuesday July 22, 2008

4-H Swine Show

12:00 pm Gilts Show  5:00 pm Barrow Show

Open Class & 4-H Exhibits Open to Public

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

4-H Horse & Pony Show  5:00 pm

 (Contesting)

National Pedal Pullers & Racers

5:00 pm – Registration

6:00 Dual Sled Pulls Begin

Motor Cross  7:30 pm

For class and registration information contact

Terry Eaglin at 812-689-1046 or 812-621-0259

Wednesday July 23, 2008

4-H Beef Show   10:00 am Breeding Classes                 

 Open Class & 4-H Exhibits Open to Public 5:00/ 9:00pm

 4-H Rabbit Show 5:00 pm

4-H Horse & Pony Show5:00 pm

 (Versatility, Showmanship & Horsemanship)

Midway- Ride 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm $15.00 Wristbands

Demolition Derby  7:30 pm  For class /registration information contact Terry Eaglin at 812-689-1046 or 812-621-0259

Thursday July 24, 2008

4-H Dairy Goat Show  9:00 am

4-H Meat Goat Show  1:00 pm

Open Class & 4-H Exhibits Open to Public 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

4-H Sheep Show 6:00 pm

4-H Horse and Pony Awards Night 6:30 pm

Quad & Cycle Flat Drags

No Class Entries after 6:30 pm

For class and registration information contact

Terry Eaglin at 812-689-1046

or 812-621-0259

Friday July 25, 2008

4-H Judging Contest (Swine, Beef, & Sheep) 8:30 am

4-H Supreme Showmanship Contest

The 8 Expert Showmanship Winners from the 8 Livestock shows will compete for Supreme Showman  1:00 pm

4-H Livestock Auction 3:00 pm

4-H Horse & Pony Fun Night   4:00 pm

Open Class & 4-H Exhibits Open to Public 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Truck Drags  7:30 pm   Contact:

Chairman, Gary McCoy at 812-756-4689

Scott White at 812-621-0371

Fire House Recorder at 812-689-4142

Information on cancellation call Fire House Recorder

Saturday July 26, 2008

4-H Exhibits Open to Public 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

4-H Dog Agility Show  6:00 pm

4-H Awards Program/Parade of Champions 7:00pm

     Midway- Ride 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm $15.00 Wristbands

Truck Pull   7:30 pm

Gates open for Registration at 4:30pm

Trophy Awarded for each class

For information on classes and registration

Contact:

Chairman, Gary McCoy at 812-756-4689

Scott White at 812-621-0371

Fire House Recorder at 812-689-4142

Information on cancellation call Fire House Recorder

Log on website for more information and classes

www.OsgoodFD.tripod.com

All contestants need to enter pit gate off Fairgrounds Road.  NO EARLY parking in pits!!

2008 Ripley County Farm Bureau, Inc., Fair Schedule

Saturday July 19, 2008

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Enter Kids Corner Projects

Kids Corner:  Prizes awarded.  Open to children 9 years of age and younger and member of a Farm Bureau Family.  One entry per child per category.

Poster:  14”x22” poster with 1” margins around

Theme:  “Thank you farmers.”

Collection:  A group of 10 items.

Construction:  A craft item made by the exhibitor.

Zinnias:  9 small zinnias in a pint jar.

Sunday July 20, 2008

Vesper Service

4:00 – 5:00

Ice Cream Sales

5:00 – 9:00

Hosted By Insurance Agents

Monday July 21, 2008

Farm Bureau Flower Show

3:00 entries

5:00 – 6:00 judging

The flower show is open to all who are interested in gardening and flowers, except for professional flower growers.  Flowers must have been grown by exhibitor but can come from any source.  Potted plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for 3 months prior to showing.  An exhibitor may have only one entry per class.  Containers and accessories are entered at owner’s risk and should be marked with owner’s name.  Decision of the judge will be final.  (NO SILK or ARTIFICAL FLOWERS)

Prizes: 1^st place $3.00, 2^nd place $2.00, 3^rd place $1.00 Flower Judge will give an oral critique of each arrangement or specimen.  Everyone is welcome to attend and listen to the judge.

Section I – Garden Flowers

Class 1 – Arrangement of any suitable garden flowers

Class 2 – All one color arrangement of garden flowers

Section II – Wild Flowers

Arrangements in a suitable vase, bowl, or basket

Section III – Single Blooms

One Specimen, container should be a plastic pop or water bottle

Class 1 - Rose

Class 2 - Gladiolus

Class 3 - Dahlia

Class 4 - Zinnia

Class 5 - Marigold

Class 6 - Other

Section IV – House Plant

No plant larger than 12”

Class 1 - Foliage

Class 2 – Flowering Plant

Class 3 – African Violets

Class 4 – Other

Section V – Miniature Arrangement

Arrangement including container, may not exceed 4” in height or width.

Dearborn County Hospital

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Ice Cream Sales & Door Prize Registration

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hosted By Center & Deleware Townships

Tuesday July 22, 2008

Ice Cream Sales & Door Prize Registration

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hosted By Otter Creek & Brown Townships

Wednesday July 23, 2008

Ice Cream Sales & Door Prize Registration

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hosted By Adams & Washington Townships

Thursday July 24, 2008

Ice Cream Sales & Door Prize Registration

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hosted By Laughery & Jackson Townships

Friday July 25, 2008

Ice Cream Sales & Door Prize Registration

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hosted By Franklin & Jackson Townships

8:00 pm Release of Kids Corner & Flower Show Exhibits

FREE STAGE SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 20

6:00pm    4-H Events, Cutting Ribbon, Banner Parade, Fashion Revue

Monday, July 21

7:00pm    Tree City Square Dancers-Contact Person: Ron Gecks 756-0390

Tuesday, July 22

5:00pm    4-H Events, National Pullers & Racers

Wednesday, July 23

6:00pm-7:15pm    Singing Talent Charlotte Buening

7:15pm-8:15pm    Singing Talent Amberley Schmaltz

Thursday, July 24

5:00pm                Tech Setup

6:30pm-7:30pm    Kelly Bowling

7:30pm-9:00pm

9:00pm-9:30pm    650 North

Contact Person: Jeff Byard 812-907-0231

Friday, July 25

6:30pm-7:30pm    Jeff Byard & Family

7:30pm-9:30pm    Stacy Lynn & Wildcard

Contact Person: Jeff Byard 812-907-0231

Saturday, July 26

Set-Up 10am

7:00pm                4-H Awards Program

Events next to building 14 & Extension Office

2008 Ripley County Homemaker’s Fair Schedule

OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS

Sponsored by:

Ripley County Extension Homemaker’s Clubs

General Rules:

1.        Exhibits open to residents of Ripley County or any member of Ripley County Extension Home Makers Club & Mailbox members.

2.       The Fair Committee will be very careful in handling exhibits but assumes no responsibility for loss or damage.

3.       When there are less than three entries in a class, the judge will determine which placing will be given.

4.       Exhibitors may enter in as many categories as they wish within their own division, but will not have more than one entry per category.

5.       All entries must be made by the exhibitor within the last year and not shown at a previous Ripley County Fair.

6.       Each exhibitor will receive and must retain any entry stub to show when claiming exhibits.

7.       All exhibits must be entered between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Saturday July 19, 2008.

8.       Food exhibits may be picked up after judging.  A portion of each food will be left for judge’s final decision.

9.       All exhibits will be released at 8:00 pm on Saturday July 26, 2008.

10.    A 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place ribbon will be awarded in each category where judge has awarded.

11.    Entries will bear no labels or nametags.

12.     Judges decisions will be final.  If they feel there are no deserving entries in a category, no ribbon or award will be given in that category.  A Division Champion and Reserve Division Champion will receive an award and be given at the discretion of the judge.

For baked product competitions:  “Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling, and meringue whether cooked or uncooked are not permitted to contain cream cheese, whipped cream, unpasteurized milk or uncooked eggs/egg whites (pasteurized eggs or eggs cooked to 160 degrees F may be used). No home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are permitted in products.  Recipes and a list of ingredients (on a 5x8” recipe card or index card) must be provided that show ingredients were used in each part of the product.  Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods.  Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41 degrees F).

Division I – Prepared Foods Categories are:

        a) Cookies                     b) Cakes        c)  Quick Breads          d) Yeast Breads & Rolls        e) Pies, Fruit & Pumpkin        f) Decorated Cakes      g) Miscellaneous Entry

Division II – Food Preservation (canning only)

Entries must be in standard jars.  Categories are:

        a) Fruits – One pint or quart        b) Vegetables – One pint or quart        c) Jams & Jellies – One jar        d) Pickles and Relishes – One jar        e) Miscellaneous

Division III – Crafts  Categories are:

        a) Dried, Fresh, or Foliage Arrangements        b) Potted Plants           c) Wooden Article                d) Baskets                     e) Miscellaneous

Division IV – Quilts (HAND QUILTED)

        a) Bed                            b) Wall        c) Throws                     d) Miscellaneous

Division V – Quilts (MACHINE QUILTED)

        a) Bed                            b) Wall        c) Throws                     d) Miscellaneous

 Division VI – Fine Arts

        a) Oil Paintings            b) Water Color        c) Charcoals                 d) Acrylics

Division VII – Photography

        a) Professional – entry will be FREE  advertising and NOT JUDGED        b) Amateur                   c) Life in Ripley County

DIVISION VIII – Needlework

        a) Crochet                     b) Knit

              1) Doilies                    1) Garments

              2) Afgans                     2) Afgans

              3) Miscellaneous       3) Miscellaneous

        c) Needlepoint             c) Crewel        e) Embroidery             f) Counted Cross-Stitch        g) Small Quilted Items

Division IX – Christmas

Division X – Fresh Produce

     a) Single Vegetable Exhibit – Exhibit a single plate of a vegetable selected from the Single Vegetable Class Table (on Page 17 of this book)

maximum of 5 different exhibits per exhibitor

     b) Single Herb Exhibit – Exhibit three single herbs that must be labeled and in pots 8” in diameter MAX.

maximum of 3 different exhibits per exhibitor

list of herbs acceptable for exhibit:

        c) Garden Collection – Classes Below

              1) A collection of 3 plate with different

                   Vegetables

              2) A collection of 4 plate with different

                   Vegetables

              3) A collection of 5 plate with different

                   Vegetables

·      Vegetables in a collection exhibit must be of different species (kinds).  Collection exhibits can include members from the different species, but not from within a species.  For example if you show a pumpkin (C. pepo) you could not show an acorn squash (C. pepo).  You could however combine and show a pumpkin and butternut squash (C. moschata).

·        In all three classes a display of garden flowers is optional.  The display of not less than three varieties of garden flowers in one container, taken from those grown in your garden this year.  Attractive flower displays should have flowers in different heights, colors that harmonize and varieties that stay nice for several days. (Shade tolerant types do best)  No Silk or Artificial foliages may be used to exhibit.

·      Garden collection entries must be labeled with common name, latin name, and variety when appropriate.

·      The vegetables in all three classes must be selected from the single vegetable list (on page 17 of this book)

        d)  Garden Educational Exhibit –

·      Four plates containing two varieties of two different kinds of vegetable in your garden.  For example:  Display Rutgers & Roma Tomatoes on two plates and Melody & American Spinach on two plates.  Label your varieties.

·      Label and exhibit three unusual vegetables (may or may not be discussed in your 4-H Garden Manuel) you grew in your garden this year.  If not listed in the single vegetable class table, check with the Project Superintendent.  E.g.  spaghetti squash, head lettuce, cowpea, etc.

UPDATE - 2008

The following will apply to ALL Fresh Produce, Gardening & Vegetable exhibits, both Open Class Homemakers & 4-H exhibits.