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General Rules
and Regulations
- Rules of the Fair must be observed by all exhibitors.
The Executive Committee reserves the right to withhold part or all
premiums from exhibitors who fail to observe the rules that are in force
when entries are made.
- Competition in all departments, unless otherwise
designated, is limited to residents of Warren County or members of 4-H
or FFA clubs in Warren County.
- Exhibitor cards will be furnished by the Secretary.
Exhibitor
should write the division and class number and name of the article on
the card and attach it to some conspicuous part of the article. It must
not be removed until the close of the Fair.
- Exhibitors may only bring exhibits that have been
entered with the Fair Secretary. All entries must be in place according
to the Fair and Judging Schedule printed in the front of this book.
- Fees for changing an entry after entries close will
be double the original entry fee. Fees must be paid and in good standing
prior to the first day of the fair.
- The Association will take every possible precaution
for the safe keeping of the articles or animals on exhibition
after their arrival and arrangement, but will not be responsible for any
loss or damage that may occur.
- All articles or animals competing for premiums must
be entered in the name of the bona fide owner, unless otherwise
specified. The Superintendents may require satisfactory proof of
ownership. Exhibitors of purebred animals must file certificate, if
required by the Secretary or Superintendents to show eligibility for
record of registry.
- Articles which are the product of the soil must be
entered
in the name of the producer. Articles which are the result of mechanical
or artistic skill may be entered in the name of the contriver. Household
articles and fancy goods offered for premium must have been manufactured
and owned by the exhibitor. Judges are authorized to eliminate from
competition any articles which do not comply with the rules.
- Where there is but one entry in a class, first
premium will be paid only if reported worthy by the Judge. In the event
of only one exhibitor in an Open Class, and showing more than one
animal, only one premium will be paid.
- Any exhibitor, who shall in any way interfere with
the awarding Judge or Committee during the examination of goods or
animals, shall forfeit any premiums that may be awarded.
- Entries in the championship classes will be
automatic. (No entry with the Secretary is required.) Only first place
winners are eligible for championship competition. If reserve is
awarded, first and second place winners are eligible.
- No premiums or other obligations will be settled
until the close of the books on September 30th.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited
on all fairground property.
- The Association reserves the right to limit
electrical consumption
by participants.
- 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.
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