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35th Annual
HOWARD COUNTY FAIR
September 26th- September 30th
Big Spring, Texas
See below for
Livestock Rules |
TCLA Sanctioned Jr. Lamb Show
JMGSC Sanctioned Jr. Meat Goat Show & Showmanship Show
Open Junior Steer Show
Agriculture Products Show
For more information contact
Amanda Toerck or Tom Yeater at (432) 264-2236
HOWARD COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
AGRICULTURAL DIVISION
2007
ADMINISTRATION OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS
The Howard County Fair Association reserves to its Executive
Committee the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and
regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters,
questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising
out of or in connections with or incident to the Fair, and the right
to amend or add to these rules as its judgment may determine. An
Exhibitor who violates any of the rules of these divisions will
forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such penalty
as the Executive Committee may order.
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
All livestock exhibits will be under the direction and control of
the management, but the Fair will, in no case, be responsible for
any losses or damage that may occur. Each Exhibitor will be solely
responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage
done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any article exhibited by
him/her and for its description as given in the official rules and
shall indemnify the Fair against legal or other proceedings in
regard thereto, as well as damage or injury to any other person or
property, caused by the exhibitor, or any of the animals exhibited
by him/her, arising out of the animals so exhibited.
TCLA SANCTIONED LAMB SHOW
JUDGE: Brent Hoover
Entries must be postmarked by September 15, 2007
FEES: $25 per head, no limit LATE FEE: $10 after September 15
MAIL ENTRIES TO: Howard County Fair Lamb Show
P.O. Box 790, Big Spring, Texas 79721 (432) 264-2236
SCHEDULE
Arrival: 1:00 - 7:00 P.M. Friday, September 28th
Weight Cards: 7:00 P.M. Friday, September 28th
Showmanship: 8:00 A.M. Saturday, September 29th
Show: 9:00 A.M. Saturday September 29th
Lambs will be released immediately following the show
JMGSC SANCTIONED JR. MEAT GOAT SHOW AND
JMGSC SANCTIONED SHOWMANSHIP SHOW
JUDGE: Steve Sturtz
Entries must be postmarked by September 15th, 2007
FEES: $20 per head, no limit LATE FEE: $10 after September 15
MAIL ENTRIES TO: Howard County Fair Goat Show
P.O. Box 790, Big Spring, Texas 79721 (432) 264-2236
SCHEDULE
Arrival: After 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 29th
Weight Cards: 9:00 A.M., Sunday, September 30th
Showmanship: 11:00 A.M., Sunday, September 30th
Show: 12:00 P.M., Sunday, September 30th
OPEN JUNIOR STEER SHOW
JUDGE: Lee Howard
Entries must be postmarked by September 15th, 2007
FEES: $30 per head, no limit LATE FEE: $10 after September 15th
MAIL ENTRIES TO: Howard County Fair Steer Show
P.O. Box 790, Big Spring, Texas 79721 (432) 264-2236
SCHEDULE
Arrival: 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 28th
Weigh and Classify: 3:00 P.M., Friday, September 28th
Show: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 29th
Showmanship: Immediately following Steer Show - Jr. & Sr. Divisions
Progress - 1001 lbs and up Prospect - 1000 lbs and under
One entry card per animal
OPEN JUNIOR LAMB SHOW
SANCTIONED BY TEXAS CLUB LAMB ASSOCIATION (TCLA)
Superintendent
TBA
Assistant Superintendent TBA
Judge
Brent Hoover
Secretary
Johnny Earp
ENTRY FEES:
MAIL ENTRIES TO:
$25 per head (no limit)
Howard County Fair Lamb Show
$10 per head late fee
P.O. Box 790
Big Spring, Texas 79721
(432) 264-2236
ENTRY DEADLINE WITHOUT LATE CHARGE: POSTMARKED BY SEPTEMBER 15TH,
2007
LAMB SHOW SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME EVENT
LOCATION
Friday, September 28th 1:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Arrival Sheep Barn
Friday, September 28th 7:00 P.M. Weight
Cards Due Sheep Barn
(Call-ins accepted)
Saturday, September 29th 8:00 A.M.
*Showmanship Judging Arena
Saturday, September 29th 9:00 A.M. **Lamb
Show Judging Arena
LAMBS WILL BE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SHOW
* Junior Showmanship - 13 years of age and younger as of January 1,
2007
*Senior Showmanship - 14 years of age and older as of January 1,
2007
**Show Order - Southdown, Finewool, Finewool Cross and Medium Wool
Weigh Back - 5 pounds above or below the official weight
SPECIAL LAMB SHOW RULES
Both ewe and wether lambs may be shown.
Lambs must have baby teeth in place and no evidence of permanent
teeth.
Lambs must be fresh shorn from the knees and hocks up at a uniform
length. Maximum of 1/4 inch wool permitted.
Each exhibitor will be given weight cards to fill out when checking
in. Scales will be provided.
Lambs will be classified prior to judging in an area designated
prior to show time. Lambs will be divided into weight groups as
equally as possible by classification.
NO protests allowed on classifying or judging of any lambs. Judge
and Classifiers decisions are final.
AWARDS: Bag to Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Lamb
Buckles to Junior and Senior Showmanship winners
65% payback to exhibitors
OPEN JUNIOR MEAT GOAT SHOW
SANCTIONED JUNIOR MEAT GOAT SHOW CIRCUIT (JMGSC)
Superintendent
TBA
Assistant Superintendent TBA
Judge
Steve Sturtz
Secretary
Johnny Earp
ENTRY
FEES:
MAIL ENTRIES TO:
$20 per head (no limit)
Howard County Fair Goat Show
$10 per head late fee
P.O. Box 790
Big Spring, Texas 79721
(432) 264-2236
ENTRY DEADLINE WITHOUT LATE CHARGE: POSTMARKED BY SEPTEMBER 15TH
2006
GOAT SHOW SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME EVENT
LOCATION
Saturday, September 29th 3:00 P.M.
Arrival Sheep Barn
Sunday, September 30th 9:00 A.M. Weight Cards
Due Sheep Barn
(All goats in place)
Sunday, September 30th 11:00 A.M.
*Showmanship Judging Arena
Sunday, September 30th 12:00 P.M. Goat
Show Judging Arena
ALL GOATS WILL BE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SHOW
*Junior Showmanship - 9 years of age and younger as of January 1,
2007
*Intermediate Showmanship - 10-13 years of age as of January 1, 2007
*Senior Showmanship - 14-19 years of age as of January 1, 2007
Weigh Back - 4 pounds above or below the official weight.
SPECIAL GOAT SHOW RULES
Both nanny and wether goat may be shown.
Each exhibitor will be given weight cards to fill out when checking
in. Scales will be furnished.
All goats must have baby teeth in place and no evidence of permanent
teeth.
Horns must be tipped.
Goats must be shorn 3/8 inch or less above the knees and hocks.
No protests allowed on judging of goats.
AWARDS: Bag to Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Goat
Buckles to All Showmanship winners
65% payback to exhibitors
OPEN JUNIOR PROSPECT AND PROGRESS STEER SHOW
Superintendent
Kevin Hamlin
Assistant Superintendent
TBA
Judge
Lee Howard
Secretary
Johnny Earp
ENTRY
FEES:
MAIL ENTRIES TO:
$30 per head (no limit)
Howard County Fair Steer Show
$10 per head late fee
P.O. Box 790
Big Spring, Texas 79721
(432) 264-2236
ENTRY DEADLINE WITHOUT LATE CHARGE: POSTMARKED BY SEPTEMBER 15TH
2006
STEER SHOW SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME
EVENT LOCATION
Friday, September 28th 1:00 P.M.
Arrival Steer Barn
Friday, September 28th 3:00 P.M. *Weigh &
Classify Steer Barn
Saturday, September 29th 1:00 P.M. **Steer
Show Judging Arena
Saturday, September 29th after show
***Showmanship Judging Arena
ALL STEERS WILL BE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SHOW
* Weighing and classifying - 16 Breed Format (must have 3 head to
constitute a breed).
** Judging of Steers - Beginning with PROGRESS STEERS (1001 & up) in
three major breed classifications: British, American and European
Crosses. PROSPECT STEERS (1000 & less) to follow
***Junior Showmanship - 13 years of age and younger as of January 1,
2007
Senior Showmanship - 14 years of age and older as of January 1, 2007
SPECIAL STEER SHOW RULES
Steers may be entered in their respective breeds to the best
knowledge of their exhibitor, but the official show classifier may
determine, in his opinion, whether that individual steer is a true
representative of its breed.
Steers will be weighed and classed by breeds entered according to
the schedule on the preceding page. IF IT IS THE OPINION OF THE
SHOW CLASSIFIER THAT THE STEER CANNOT BE PLACED IN A RECOGNIZED
BREED, THE CLASSIFIER WILL PLACE THE STEER IN THE AOB CLASS. Steers
classed as an AOB by the show classifier will not be required to
return for weighing.
The 16 breed format will be honored but there must be 3 head to
constitute a breed class. If there is not 3 head in a breed class,
the Show Superintendent will combine the animal(s) with another
breed of similar relationship.
NO protests will be allowed - the decision of the classifier at the
time of classification is final.
NO adhesives or any other product may be used on the steers. This is
a Blow and Go Show!!
AWARDS: Bag to Grand Champion Steer
Bag to Reserve Champion Steer
$1500 to Grand Champion Prospect Steer
Buckle to Junior and Senior Showmanship winners
AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS SHOW
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
SUPERINTENDENT Howard
County Master Gardeners
All entries in Agriculture Products Show must be entered between
8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Judging will
take place on September. 25th.
All entries must be picked up by 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 30th
or they will become property of the clean-up committee of the Fair.
All products must be grown by the exhibitor and must be a Howard
County resident or in a county adjoining Howard County. NO age
restrictions on exhibitors.
All products will receive quality grade ribbons (blue, red, white).
THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS WILL BE OFFERED
WATERMELONS:
Classes: a) Largest (each entry to be weighed by
superintendent at time of entry)
b) Best market type
Awards: Rosettes to be awarded to Reserve Champion in
above classes
Plaques to be awarded to Champion largest and best market
watermelons
Ribbons to all participants
CANTALOUPES:
Classes: a) Largest (each entry to be weighed by
superintendent at time of entry)
b) Best market type
Awards: Rosettes to be awarded to Reserve Champion in
above classes
Plaques to be awarded to Champion largest and best market cantaloupe
Ribbons to all participants
PUMPKINS:
Classes: a) Largest (each entry to be weighed by
superintendent at time of entry)
b) Best market type
Awards: Rosettes to be awarded to Reserve Champion in
above classes
Plaques to be awarded to Champion largest and best market pumpkins
Ribbons to all participants
PEPPERS:
Classes: a) Hot (6 per entry)
b) Sweet (6 per entry)
c) Ornamental (6 per entry)
Awards: Rosettes to be awarded in Champions
Rosettes to be awarded to Reserve Champions
Ribbons to all participants
TOMATOES:
Classes: a) Small - Cherry type (6 per entry)
b) Large (6 per entry)
Awards: Rosettes to Champions
Rosettes to Reserve Champion
Ribbons to all participants
ONIONS:
Classes: a) Bunch type (10 per entry)
b) Yellow (4 per entry)
c) White (4 per entry)
d) Purple or Red (4 per entry)
Awards: Rosettes to Champions
Rosettes to Reserve Champions
Ribbons to all participants
OKRA:
Classes: a) Okra (6 per entry)
Awards: Rosettes to Champions
Rosettes to Reserve Champions
Ribbons to all participants
PEAS AND BEANS:
Classes:
a) Black-eye (12 pods)
b) Purple Hull (12 pods)
c) Cream (12 pods)
d) Other Peas (12 pods)
e) Pinto (12 pods)
f) Green (12 pods)
g) Other beans (12 pods)
Awards: Rosettes to Champions
Rosettes to Reserve Champions
Ribbons to all participants
MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES:
Open to any garden produce not previously listed.
Awards: Rosettes to Champions
Rosettes to Reserve Champions
Ribbons to all participants
Produce part must fit on a 9-inch paper plate (leaves, seeds,
flower, fruit, etc.)
MOST UNUSUAL:
Open to any unusual garden produce.
Awards: Rosettes to Champions
Rosettes to Reserve Champions
Ribbons to all participants
Produce part must fit on a 9-inch paper plate (leaves, seeds,
flower, fruit, etc.)
FRUIT:
Open to any type fruit. (4 required per entry of any variety)
Awards: Rosettes to Champions
Rosettes to Reserve Champions
Ribbons to all participants
PECANS:
Open to any type of pecan. (4 required per entry of any variety)
Awards: Rosettes to Champions
Rosettes to Reserve Champions
Ribbons to all participants
AN OVERALL GRAND AND RESERVE CHAMPION PLAQUE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE
WINNERS SELECTED FROM THE CHAMPIONS IN EACH OF THE ABOVE DIVISIONS.
HOWARD COUNTY COTTON SHOW
This show is open to any producer in Howard County only. No entry
fees. Plaques will be awarded the Champions of each of the
following divisions:
1) Tallest Stalk of Cotton
2) Most Unusual Stalk of Cotton
3) Cotton with the Most Formed Bolls
Only bolls that are dime-size or larger will be counted.
4) Best Stripper Type of Cotton Stalk
$100.00 CASH AWARD will be presented the Overall Grand Champion
Stalk of Cotton by STONEVILLE TEXAS, INC. of Big Spring. An Overall
Grand Champion Plaque and a plaque for the Reserve Champion Stalk of
Cotton selected from the Champions listed above will be awarded the
exhibitors of those entries. All exhibitors will receive
participation ribbons.
Stalks must be stripped of leaves. There is no limit on the number
of entries an exhibitor may enter and there is no age requirement
for participation. However, all entries must be grown in Howard
County.
PLEASE NOTE: THE ORIGINAL ENTRY FORMS FOR EACH AGRICULTURAL DIVISION
MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE HOWARD COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE LOCATED IN
THE BASEMENT OF THE HOWARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
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