1. See the General Rules and Regulations and the State Livestock Health Rules and Regulations on previous pages.
2. Animals to compose competitive groups need not be named in application for entry, but exhibitor must indicate the group classes in which he/she wishes to make entries.
3. Exhibitors must keep their stalls open and stock uncovered from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during each day of exhibition. Exception: Exhibitors will be allowed to use blankets on sheep up until show day. After completion of the show, blankets will no longer be used to cover any of the animals. All exhibitors are asked to present their stalls in an attractive manner. There will be no blocking chutes allowed in the aisles or doorways. On show day, blocking chutes will be allowed in the aisles; however, safety and courtesy to others shall be maintained.
4. Stalls will be assigned by Superintendents. All animals entered must remain until 10 p.m., Sunday, July 27. All livestock exhibitors must obtain a livestock release slip signed by a superintendent to present at the exit gate at 10:00 p.m. Sunday night. Each exhibitor is expected to furnish his/her own feed. Common bedding will be provided at a cost of $10 per head of all beef and dairy animals—due at Fair Sign Up. Rabbit exhibitors may use straw. All other exhibitors are to use wood products.
5. Exhibitors are expected to obey the Marshall promptly in producing their stock in show rings when requested to do so. No refractory person will be allowed to compete for premiums.
6. If a question should arise regarding a market steer breed designation, the following procedure will be followed: A signed written protest will be given to the Fair Secretary by noon on Friday. Every effort will be made to contact the owner by 2:00 P.M. and the owner will then have until 8:00 A.M. Saturday to verify. The executive committee and the beef superintendents will be the final authority.
7. Any changes in entry to 4H or open in any species after entry closing will be charged double the original entry fee.
8. Any family or exhibitor that removes an open class or 4H exhibit (livestock or non-livestock) prior to Sunday night at 10 p.m. will NOT be allowed to exhibit the next year and will forfeit all premiums due.
9. Cattle will not be allowed in horse barns or stalls. Horses will not be allowed in cattle barns.
10. A tent has sides, a canopy or awning does not. No tents will be allowed on the grounds during the fair.

4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibiting Rules
The General Rules and Livestock Rules, as printed in this premium list, will apply in all cases unless exceptions are printed under department headings.

Competition in this department is limited to 4-H and FFA members properly enrolled in Warren County 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters. In order to show at the Warren County Fair, the Fairboard requires that all FFA members and projects shall comply with the same regulations as 4-H members and projects.

All livestock exhibitors (except horse exhibitors) are to wear a collared, sleeved, tucked in shirt or an official 4-H/FFA t-shirt tucked in, into the show ring.

All animals (except Market Beef and Advanced Cattle Feeders) must have been identified on their specific 4-H Identification Report, which was on file at the County Extension Office by May 15, 2008. Market Beef must have been identified on the Market Beef Identification Form (4H-106-bi) and on file in the County Extension Office by January 15, 2008.

Removing or remedying physical defects by any artificial means in animals exhibited will be considered as fraud and deception. Any attempt to improve the showing quality of an animal by artificial means (other than castration or grooming) will not be allowed. All animals showing evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition. For clarification, check with project Superintendent or the Fair Secretary.

All livestock must be shown by the member identifying the project except in case of sickness, injury, service in the Armed Forces, or when more than one animal is being exhibited at the same time. The substitute must be another eligible Warren County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter member.

Any and all other exceptions must be approved by all respective division Superintendents.
Any 4-H project removed from the County Fair without official permission of the Fair Executive Committee will automatically disqualify that 4-H member from entering the County 4-H competition the following year, and all 4-H premiums due that member in any 4-H division for the current year will be forfeited.

In classes where no livestock merits first award, the Judges will award premiums from second place down.

Showmanship contests are held during the various livestock shows under the supervision of the Superintendents. Ribbons and/or trophies will be awarded depending upon the livestock division.

Any situation arising, relative to 4-H Club and FFA exhibits not covered in the rules, or in case of a conflict or misunderstanding, the final authority for the interpretation rests with a board of two members of the executive committee, two members of the county Extension Youth Committee, one FFA advisor, one county Extension staff member, and the superintendent of the division in which the dispute developed.

1. To be consistent with the overall purposes of 4-H club work and the 4-H livestock program.
2. To acquaint the public with the 4-H Program.
3. To provide individual members with appropriate recognition for their achievements.
4. To provide group experiences that will help participants develop appropriate attitudes, understandings and abilities in working with others.
5. To help young people develop an appreciation for the dignity of work and the satisfaction from a job well done.
6. To develop the ability to recognize and appreciate desirable livestock.
7. To develop an appreciation for proper preparation and presentation in selling an article or service, and to provide an opportunity to apply skills related thereto.
8. To provide an opportunity for 4-H club members to learn and understand marketing principles and procedures.

4-H and FFA Herdsmanship
Exhibitors of livestock are expected to maintain their quarters as orderly as possible, and must keep that part of the building occupied by them neat and attractive in appearance at all times. Herdsmanship judging will be conducted Friday, Saturday and Sunday by a committee. Clubs will be given a numerical score, 0-100, each day as determined by the committee. The scores will be posted beside the 4-H Office on the Fairgrounds. Each club’s score will be tallied on Sunday afternoon, and appropriate ribbons will be given at 4-H Family Night. Scores will be based on: Cleanliness of alleys, stalls and pens, arrangement of exhibit, appearance of animals, attendant on duty, and decorations (first day only).