4-H Club of Mason County
Are you wondering how to find out more about 4-H? Are you curious about what you can do in 4-H?As a youth? As an adult volunteer? If you are in kindergarten through the 12th grade you can join 4-H. In addition, we are always looking for adult volunteers to work with the great variety of programs in Mason County.
The 4-H Youth Development program provides hands-on learning opportunities for youth, K-12. The program is conducted by adult volunteers in partnership with WSU faculty and county staff.
We have moved, visit us at our new location downtown Shelton:
Mason Co. Bldg. #4
303 N. 4th Street
(Behind Olsen Furniture)
Office Hours
10-4 Mon. thru Thurs.
Closed Friday
Phone:
(360) 427-9670 ext.691
(360) 275-4467 ext. 691
FAX:(360) 427-7264
Download Entry Form here
4-H Live Animal Exhibits
Superintendents: Names and phone numbers listed at each division section
RULES: ALL new 4-H members exhibiting for the first time, entering exhibits into this year’s fair, need to stop by the fair office to sign and pickup their exhibitor card, and receive an assigned Exhibitor Number. A signature on the Exhibitor Card is needed in order to enter exhibits. Animal entries accepted Thursday, July 23 from 3 to 9 p.m. Dogs and cats must be in place by 9:45 a.m. each day of the fair. Exhibits other than animals will be entered in the 4-H Building (i.e. arts & crafts, sewing, 4-H record books, etc.) on Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Gardening and Food Exhibits are to be entered in the 4-H building on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Notify a Department Superintendent of any livestock by Wednesday, two weeks before the Fair (unless otherwise specified in Department). Spots filled on a first come, first served basis. Poultry, rabbit and cavy by Saturday, two weeks before the Fair. Herdsmanship is required by all animal exhibitors 4-H and FFA. Showmanship of all animals is required, failure of showmanship will result in a loss of all premiums.
ANIMAL HEALTH AND THE USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
The use of illegal drugs and/or the improper use of animal health products or foreign substances will not be tolerated in the Washington State 4-H Youth Development Program. Extension personnel, 4-H volunteers, families, youth, and fair/show officials have a legal and moral obligation not to misuse these products. We have the responsibility to tell others not to use these substances, and to report those who do use an illegal substance.
4-H Primary Age
Live Animal Exhibits
Premium Points: All projects - 8 points
RULES: This is a noncompetitive division for all primary 4-H project areas. All entries will receive 8 premium points and a special participation ribbon.
Primary ages K to 2nd grades, must be five years of age before January 1 of current 4-H year, and enrolled in a kindergarten program. All items must be related to member project areas. Follow individual project area guidelines for Fair entries.
4-H Primary members can not enter animals larger than a Pygmy Goat.
4-H Animal Judging Contest
Premium Points: Blue 20, Red 15, White 10
Department - 4-H Cavy
Bldg. 23
Superintendent: Liana Jones 360-463-7026
Superintendent: Mia Hedman
360-490-5117
Premium Points: Blue 15, Red 12, White 8
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
RULES: All exhibitors will notify the superintendent of their entries by July 18th, the Saturday one week prior to the Fair. Online registration open until July 17th. Open to members enrolled in Mason County 4-H/FFA Cavy projects only. All Cavies must be 12 oz or over. All animals will be fed and watered by 4-H/FFA club members unless owner places an “owner will feed” sign on coop and is then responsible for feeding their animal(s). All entries will be checked by a veterinarian for mites, lice, and other diseases upon arrival to the fair, at the back gate. Any animals found with mites, lice or other diseases will be rejected. The veterinarian's decision is final. Exhibitors must identify animals entered by breed, variety, class, sex and ear number. Cavies may be limited per breed per exhibitor. When space becomes an issue 4-H and FFA entries will displace Open Class entries. All cavies will be judged by the American Rabbit Breeders Association's Standard of Perfection. All cavies must have an identifying tag in the left ear. No crossbreeds will be allowed. Exception to this rule applies to Division 382, Pet Class. All 4-H/FFA cavy exhibitors will be required to complete one shift of Herdmanship during the Fair. Showmanship is required of all 4-H/FFA animal project members.
“Runners” will bring cavies to the type judging table. Equipment entries may be new or well cleaned used equipment. All equipment must be made by the exhibitor. Entries other than animals must be accompanied by a 3”x 5” card explaining the entry: What the entry is, How it was made, Where it will be used and any special techniques used.
Division 375 ~ American
Division 376 ~ American Satin
Division 377 ~ Peruvian
Division 378 ~ Silkie
Division 379 ~ Teddy
Division 380 ~ Other Breeds, Specify
For Divisions 375-380 use classes 1-6.
class 1 Senior Boar- over 6 mos of age or weight over 32 oz.
class 2 Int. Boar- up to 6 mos of age or weight 22 to 32 oz.
class 3 Junior Boar- up to 4 mos of age or weight 12 to 22 oz.
class 4 Senior Sow- over 6 mos of age or weight over 32 oz.
class 5 Int. Sow- up to 6 mos of age or weight 22 to 32 oz.
class 6 Junior Sow- up to 4 mos of age or weight 12 to 22 oz.
Division 381 ~ Breeder's Class
Division 382 ~ Pet Class
Not eligible for Champion or Res. Champion Awards.
Division 383 ~ Herdsmanship (Required)
class 1 Senior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Junior
class 4 Primary
Division 384 ~ Showmanship (Required)
Division 385 ~ Cavy Knowledge Bowl
Knowledge Bowl will be held on Saturday. Time will be posted in the department.
Division 386 ~ Cavy Judging Contest
For Divisions 383-386 use Division 383 classes above.
Division 387 ~ Cavy Costume Contest
Costume Classes will be held Saturday. Times will be posted in the department. Costume based on originality, must be homemade. No doll clothes or commercially manufactured clothing will be allowed.
class 1 Most Original
class 2 Silliest
class 3 Prettiest/Handsomest
Division 388 ~ Cavy Equipment
class 1 Designed & Built by Exhibitor
class 2 Made From Kit
Department - 4-H Rabbits
Bldg. 23
Superintendent: Teddy Rothrock
427-9252
Premium Points: Blue 15, Red 12, White 8
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship- 5 extra points
RULES: All exhibitors will notify the superintendent of their entries by July 14th. Online registrtaion open until July 13th. All entries will be brought to the fairgrounds through the back gate on Thursday, July 23 between the hours of 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. All entries will be checked by a veterinarian for mites, lice, and other diseases upon arrival to the fair, at the back gate. Any animal found with mites, lice, or other diseases will be rejected. The veterinarian’s decision is final. All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning cages of animals they have entered in the Fair each day. Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of five rabbits per variety. Each exhibitor is required to enter Herdsmanship. The American Rabbit Breeders Association publications, “Standards of Perfection” will be used as the official reference for evaluating rabbits. All exhibitors must enter showmanship with an animal also entered in type. All rabbits on exhibit must have a permanent ear number for identification purposes and this number must be recorded on the entry card. All rabbits are to be shown by breed. Please specify variety/color on entry form. No exhibit of doe/litter or milking doe will be allowed because of security and health concerns.
Division 395 ~ Herdsmanship (Required)
Division 396 ~ Showmanship (Required)
Use Classes 1-3 for Divisions 395 & 396
class 1 Senior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Junior
Division 397 ~ Britannia Petite
Division 398 ~ Californian
Division 399 ~ Chinchilla
Division 400 ~ Dutch
Division 401 ~ Dwarf Hotot
Division 402 ~ English Angora
Division 403 ~ English Lop
Division 404 ~ English Spot
Division 405 ~ Florida White
Division 406 ~ French Angora
Division 407 ~ French Lop
Division 408 ~ Fuzzy Lop
Division 409 ~ Havana
Division 410 ~ Himalayan
Division 411 ~ Holland Lop
Division 412 ~ Jersey Wooly
Division 413 ~ Mini Lop
Division 414 ~ Mini Rex
Division 415 ~ Netherland Dwarf
Division 416 ~ New Zealand
Division 417 ~ Polish
Division 418 ~ Rex
Division 419 ~ Rinelander
Division 420 ~ Satin
Division 421 ~ Silver Marten
Division 422 ~ Other Breeds
Division 423 ~ Cross Breeds - Pet
class 1 Senior Buck
class 2 Intermediate Buck
class 3 Junior Buck
class 4 Senior Doe
class 5 Intermediate Doe
class 6 Junior Doe
Division 424 ~ Fryers - pen of 3
Division 425 ~ Rabbit Pelts
Division 426 ~ Rabbit Equipment
class 1 Designed & built by exhibitor
class 2 Made from kit
Division 427 ~ Rabbit Judging Contest
Division 428 ~ Costume Class
Department - 4-H Poultry
Bldg. 23
Superintendent: Alyson Johnson
426-9485
Premium Points: Blue 15, Red 12, White 8
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
RULES: Online registration open until July 16th. Open to all Mason County 4-H members in Poultry projects. Showmanship & herdsmanship is required. All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning cages of animals they have entered in the Fair each day. Primary members are allowed to participate. Poultry may be rejected by the vet or superintendent because of insects or disease. Veterinarian checks will be upon entry to the fairgrounds Thursday between 3 and 9 p.m. at the back gate. Decision of the veterinarian is final. Limit of 25 birds per exhibitor. A bird may be entered in Type or Meat, but not both. All judging will follow American Standard of Perfection.
Division 430 ~ Standard Chickens
Division 431 ~ Bantam Chickens
class 1 Cockerel (under 12 mos)
class 2 Cock (over 12 months)
class 3 Pullet (under 12 months)
class 4 Hen (over 12 months)
Division 432 ~ Ducks
class 1 Young Drake (under 12 months)
class 2 Old Drake (over 12 months)
class 3 Young Duck (under 12 months)
class 4 Old Duck (over 12 months)
Division 433 ~ Geese
class 1 Young Gander (under 12 mos)
class 2 Old Gander (over 12 mos)
class 3 Young Goose (under 12 months)
class 4 Old Goose (over 12 mos)
Division 434 ~ Turkeys
class 1 Young Tom (under 12 mos)
class 2 Old Tom (over 12 months)
class 3 Young Hen (under 12 mos)
class 4 Old Hen (over 12 months)
Division 435 ~ Fryers
class 1 Single Fryer
class 2 Fryers (pen of 3)
Division 436 ~ Layers
class 1 Pullet (4-12 months)
class 2 Hen (over 12 months)
class 3 Pullets (3 birds, 4-12 mos)
class 4 Hens (pen of 3, over 12 mos)
Division 437 ~ Other Birds
class 1 Pigeons
class 2 Quail
class 3 Peacock
class 4 dove
class 5 guinea
class 6 pheasant
class 7 chukar
Division 438 ~ Other Poultry
Division 439 ~ Eggs
class 1 Small
class 2 Medium
class 3 Large
Division 440 ~ Other Poultry Projects
class 1 Educational Display
class 2 Equipment
class 3 Showmanship - required
class 4 Herdsmanship - required
class 5 Other
Division 441 ~ Poultry Contest
Create-A-Bird, Exhibitors will make their own bird models to display. Winners will be based on most original use of materials.
Department - 4-H Cat
Bldg. 22
Superintendent: Candy Ranney
Premium Points: Blue 15, Red 12, White 8
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
RULES: Exhibitor must confine their cats to the exhibit area, show ring and designated grooming area. All cats in competition must be at least four months old.
Cages and cats must be ready for display by 9:45am. Cats will remain in the barn until 5:00 pm. When removing cats from grounds, they must be taken directly to cars. Parents are restricted from grooming and touching cats unless an unsafe situation arises. Exhibitors must provide their own litter tray, food and water dishes. All cages must be covered on the floor, back, sides and top. Do not use materials a cat may destroy. The fair will provide cages. Exhibitors may show more than one cat in type class if space allows with the maximum of two cats. All cats must be vet checked on Friday morning and visually checked every morning of fair. Kittens must be born before April 1, but under 8 mos. of age. Two cats per cage will be allowed if the cats reside with the same family and are accustomed to each other. Proof of vaccination for rabies by a licensed veterinarian must be shown to fair time veterinarian during vet check prior to benching cats. Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Rhinotrachetitis, Calicii, Leukemia Virus and Chlamydia vaccinations are recommended. Worm treatment is also highly recommended. Cats showing agitated behavior may be removed from cage for short periods of time, with permission of Superintendent. Any cat showing overaggressive behavior will be sent home and not allowed to return. Equipment: Each cat must have an approved cat harness on at all times and have an approved leash on cat whenever cat is out of cage and being shown. Each exhibitor must have his/her own tack box for storing exhibitor's and cat's equipment. All exhibitors must have an Educational Display.
Division 445 ~ Showmanship (Required)
class 1 Junior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Senior
Division 446 ~ Herdsmanship (Required)
class 1 Junior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Senior
Division 447 ~ Type
class 1 Kittens
class 2 Household Pet
class 3 Senior Cat, 10 years & over
Department - 4-H Dogs
Bldg. 9
Superintendent: Danielle Skeeters
360-275-1158
Obedience & Showmanship points:
Premium Points: Blue 30, Red 25, White 20
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points Agility and Additional Class points:
Premium Points: Blue 10, Red 8, White 6
RULES: This Division is open to 4-H members enrolled in Mason Co. 4-H dog project, provided member is enrolled in the project prior to April 1. Entry needs to be turned in to Superintendent two weeks before fair. Online registration open until July 13th.This division will follow “Washington State 4-H Dog Program Guidelines” publication EM2728. Veterinarian check-in is Thursday at 6pm Rabies certificate, signed by a licensed veterinarian, needs to be shown to the fair-time veterinarian at check in. All dogs must be benched with the appropriate number of 4-H members and chaperones by 9:45 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All dogs must be benched with benching chains and “quick release” collars. Dogs may be crated. There is to be no eating or drinking in the benching area. Primary members and their dogs may be excused at 6pm each day of the fair. Exhibitors are to use a 6 ft. leash with swivel snap. Chain leashes are not allowed. Training collars will be used outside the benching area. No fancy collars, spike, or other special training collars are permitted. Nothing is to be hanging from the collar during competition. Show leads may be used in Showmanship class. 4-H members need to keep their dogs in the exhibit area, show ring or designated exercise area.
The dogs will be on a leash at all times except in obedience or agility class. Members are not allowed to do intensive training of dogs on fairgrounds. Abuse or severe unwarranted disciplining of dogs on the fairgrounds will be grounds for excusing the member without premiums.
Any dog deemed to be a danger by the superintendent might be dismissed from the fair. Each exhibitor exhibiting a dog must enter Showmanship and Obedience classes. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of premiums. Members should show only dogs they have groomed and trained themselves.Senior Specials class: is for members that have won a Grand is Senior Showmanship at the County Level or a Blue at State level or hold and AKC junior showmanship number.
Division 450 ~ Primary
Division 451 ~ Junior
Division 452 ~ Intermediate
Division 453 ~ Senior
Division 454 ~ Specials, Senior only
class 1 showmanship - required
class 2 Pre Novice obedience
class 3 Novice Obedience
class 4 Advanced Novice Obed.
class 5 Graduate Novice Obed.
class 6 Open Obedience
class 7 Utility Obedience
class 8 Veterans Obedience
class 9 agility-Elementary A
class 10 agility-Elementary B
class 11 agility-Jumpers
class 12 agility-Pre novice
class 13 agility-Novice
class 14 judging
class 15 dog bowl
RIBBON ONLY CLASSES
Class 16 BRACE
Class 17 TEAMS - 2 man
class 18 teams - 4 man
class 19 herdsmansip-required
Class 20 COSTUME
Class 21 RALLY
Department - 4-H Goats
Bldg. 15
Co-Superintendents:
Becky Adams 360-427-8320
Premium Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
RULES: Pre-entry is required no later than July 1st. Online registration open until June 30th. No horned animals will be allowed. No bucks will be allowed. All exhibitors will be assigned barn duty. Premium points will be forfeited if barn duties are not fulfilled. Angora goats will be shown with sheep, matching Western Washington State Fair. Fitting of animals must be by 4-H exhibitors. Educational displays or posters are encouraged. 4-H dairy goats must have a dairy goat certificate (C0895) on file by May 1st at WSU Extension office. All 4-H goats (includes dairy goats) must have a 4-H goat certificate (different than dairy goat certificate) turned into fair superintendent by July 1st. 4-H goat certificates are available at WSU Extension Office. Animals must be veterinarian checked upon entry to the Fairgrounds at the back gate Thursday between 3-9 p.m.
Division 460 ~ Showmanship Dairy - Required
Division 461 ~ Showmanship Pygmy - Required
class 1 Junior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Senior
Division 462 ~ Herdsmanship - Required
Division 463 ~ Alpine
Division 464 ~ La Mancha
Division 465 ~ Nigerian Dwarf
Division 466 ~ Nubian
Division 467 ~ Oberhasli
Division 468 ~ Saanen
Division 469 ~ Toggenburg
Division 470 ~ Crossbreeds
class 1 Kid - born Apr 15 - Jun 30
class 2 Kid - born Jan 1 - Apr 14
class 3 Doe - under 2 yrs, Never in Milk
class 4 Doe - 1 yr & under 2 yrs, In Milk
class 5 Doe - 2 yrs & under 3 yrs, In Milk
class 6 Doe - 3 yrs & under 5 yrs, In Milk
class 7 Doe - 5 yrs & over, In Milk
class 8 Dairy Herd: 3 Does by one Exhibitor
class 9 Dam & Daughter
Division 471 ~ Pygmy
class 10 Wether - under 1 yr
class 11 Wether - 1yr –3yrs
class 12 Wether - 3yrs & older
Best Wether
class 13 Doe - 0-6 mos of age,
Never Freshened
class 14 Doe - 6-12 mos of age,
Never Freshened
class 15 Doe - 12-24 mos,
Never Freshened, Jr. Doe
class 16 Does - 0-24 mos of age,
First Freshening
class 17 Does - 2-4 yrs of age
class 18 Does - 4 yrs & older, Sr. Doe
Division 472 ~ Special Costume Contest Ribbon Only
Division 473 ~ Club Herd - Ribbon Only
A club herd shall consist of at least 3 does, owned by two or more exhibitors from one club, of any age, any breed. Only one herd per club may be entered in this class.
4-H UTILITY GOATS
Division 474 ~ Showmanship Pack Goat
Division 475 ~ Showmanship Harness Goat
Division 476 ~ Pack Goat Obstacle Course
Division 477 ~ Harness Kid
Division 478 ~ Green Goat In Harness
Division 479 ~ Precision Driving Goat
Use these Classes for Divisions 474-479
class 1 Junior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Senior
4-H MARKET GOATS
Division 480 ~ Showmanship Market Goat
Division 481 ~ Market Goat (Sale)
Division 482 ~ Market Goat (No Sale)
4-H MEAT GOATS
Division 483 ~ Showmanship Meat Goat
Division 484 ~ Boer
Division 485 ~ Other Purebred
Division 486 ~ Cross Breed
Use below Classes for Divisions 484-486
class 1 Doeling - 0 to under 3 mos
class 2 Doeling - 3 to under 6 mos
class 3 Doeling - 6 to under 9 mos
class 4 Doeling - 9 to under 12 mos
class 5 Doeling - 1 yr & under 2 yrs
class 6 Does - 2 yrs & under 3 yrs
class 7 Does - 3 yrs & under 4 yrs
class 8 Does - 4 yrs & over
Division 487 ~ Slaughter Goat Up to 1 Yr
class 1 Wether - 0 to under 3 months
class 2 Wether - 3 to under 6 months
class 3 Wether - 6 to under 9 months
class 4 Wether - 9 to under 12 mos
PRIMARY MEMBERS
Division 488 ~ All Primary Entries
Department - 4-H Swine
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Rick Johnson 426-9485
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
RULES: All exhibits must be entered by July 14th, with the superintendent. Online registration open until July 13th. All exhibitors will be assigned barn duty. Pens will be cleaned daily and animals washed daily.Cleanup after the fair is required of all exhibitors in order to receive premiums. All animals must be veterinarian checked. Pen space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Animals may be entered in more than one division but in only one Class.
Division 490 ~ 4-H Swine
class 1 Gilt under 6 months
class 2 Gilt over 6 months
class 3 Sow farrowed before
Aug. 1, 2007
class 4 Sow with Litter
(PREMIUM POINTS: 100)
class 5 Market Hogs - Not for Sale
class 6 Market Hogs
class 7 Feeder Swine under 200 lbs.
class 8 Herdsmanship
class 9 Showmanship -Junior
class 10 Showmanship - Intermed.
class 11 Showmanship - Senior
Department - 4-H Sheep
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Mary Brown 253-857-5476
email: hugecreeksuffolk@hotmail.com
Asst. Super: Shirley HasBrouck
360-426-4370
Asst. Super: Kirstin Kirkendoll
360-432-1264
Premium Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion – 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED
BY JULY 17, TO:
MARY BROWN
15906 126TH AVE. KPN
GIG HARBOR, WA 98329
RULES – HERDSMANSHIP: (Mandatory)
All exhibitors will be assigned barn duty. Premium Points will be forfeited if barn duties are not fulfilled. Fair rules require sheep entries be mailed to Superintendent no later than July 17. Online registration open until July 16th. Call and we will send you an entry in the mail. Exhibitors are limited to two fleeces per Class. Fleeces do not need to be tied. Fleeces may be in plastic bags. Fleeces to be clean, with tags removed. Judging is at 9:00 a.m., Friday. All animals will be veterinarian checked upon entry to the fairgrounds through the back gate, on Thursday between 3 and 9 p.m. Decision of the veterinarian is final. All Sheep must be Scrapie tagged to enter the Fair/Fairgrounds. Individual entries may be limited based on pen space.
Division 495 ~ Showmanship (Required)
Division 496 ~ Herdsmanship (Required)
class 1 Junior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Senior
Division 497 ~ Market Lamb: For Sale
Division 498 ~ Market Lamb: No Sale
Division 499 ~ Dorset
Division 500 ~ Hampshire
Division 501 ~ Katahdin
Division 502 ~ Natural Color
Division 503 ~ Oxford
Division 504 ~ Shropshire
Division 505 ~ Southdowns
Division 506 ~ Suffolk
Division 507 ~ Other Wool Breeds
Division 508 ~ Other Meat Breeds
Division 509 ~ Crossbreeds-Ewes Only
Division 510 ~ Fleeces, Wool Breeds
Division 511 ~ Fleeces, Meat Breeds
class 1 Yearling Rams, 1yr & under 2 yrs. (Not Recommended for Jr. Members)
class 2 Ram Lambs, under 1 yr old
class 3 Ewe, 2 yrs & over
class 4 Yearling Ewe, 1 yr & under 2 yrs
class 5 Ewe Lamb, under 1 yr old
class 6 Best Pair: Best two animals of same breed or class BRED by exhibitor --RIBBON ONLY
Department - 4-H Beef Cattle
Bldg. 26
Superintendent: Ken Brown
253-857-5476
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
MAIL ALL ENTRIES BY JULY 14, TO
KEN BROWN
15906 126TH AVE KPN
GIG HARBOR, WA 98329
RULES: See detailed Health Regulations which can be obtained at the Mason County Extension Office 360-427-9670 x691. Animals must pass to be exhibited or shown. All entries must be checked by the veterinarian upon entry onto the fairgrounds at the back gate, Thursday before fair between 3-9 p.m.
All 4-H animals will be placed in their own section of the barn. All exhibitors will be assigned barn duty. Premium points WILL BE FORFEITED if barn duties are not fulfilled. All 4-H beef entries must be preregistered with superintendent two weeks before the fair. All animals must be double tied and will be led with a tie rope or show halter lead strap while on the Fairgrounds. A cleanup approval paper needs to be signed by department superintendent before premiums will be awarded.
Division 515 ~ Showmanship (Required)
class 1 Junior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Senior
Division 516 ~ Angus
Division 517 ~ Brahman
Division 518 ~ Hereford
Division 519 ~ Limousine
Division 520 ~ Pinzgauer
Division 521 ~ Shorthorn
Division 522 ~ Simmental
Division 523 ~ Other Breeds
(Must Meet Breed Eligibility)
Division 524 ~ Crossbreeds
Division 525 ~ Dairy Beef Cross
(Not Eligible for State 4-H)
Division 526 ~ Market Steers For Sale
Division 527 ~ Herdsmanship (Required)
class 1 Junior Heifer Calf; Calved
after Jan 1 of current year, over
4 months of age
class 2 Senior Heifer Calf; Calved between Sep 1 & Dec 31 of previous year
class 3 Summer Yearling Heifer;
Calved between May 1 & Aug 31 of previous year
class 4 Junior Yearling Heifer;
Calved between Jan 1 & April 30 of previous year
class 5 Senior Yearling Female;
Calved between Sep 1 & Dec 31, 2 yrs previous
class 6 2 year Old Female; Calved
between Jan 1 and Aug 31,
2 yrs previous
class 7 3 year Old Female;
Calved between Jan 1 & Aug 31, 3 yrs previous
class 8 Aged Cow; Calved before Jan 1, 3 yrs previous
class 9 Junior Bull Calf; Calved after Jan 1 current year, over 4 mos of age (Must be purebred)
class 10 Cow & Calf
class 11 Club Herd: 4 Animals of 1 Breed, A club may enter one club herd in each breed
class 12 Feeder Light 0-400 lbs
class 13 Feeder Heavy 401-900 lbs
class 14 Market Steer 901 lbs & up
class 15 Get of Sire
Department - 4-H Dairy Cattle
Bldg. 26
Superintendent: Ken Brown 253-857-5476
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
MAIL ALL ENTRIES BY JULY 14 TO:
KEN BROWN
15906 126TH AVE KPN
GIG HARBOR, WA 98329
RULES: Online registration open until July 13th. See detailed Health Regulations, which may be obtained at the Mason County Extension Office by calling 427-9670 x691. Animal must pass regulations to show & exhibit. All 4-H animals will be placed in their own section of the barn. All animals must be double tied and will be led with a tie rope or show halter lead strap while on the fairgrounds. All exhibitors will be assigned barn duty. Premium points will be forfeited, if barn duties are not fulfilled and post fair clean-up completed. All 4-H dairy entries must be entered with the superintendent no later than due date listed above. No dairy animals with horns will be permitted to exhibit except those in the Junior Heifer Calf Classes. Horns as defined for all other Classes shall include “scurs”, “nubbins”, or “stubs”, which extend beyond the skin. (This applies when qualifying for State Fair.) Exhibitors are required to milk their animals. Proper 4-H standards of dress are required for showing.
Division 530 ~ Showmanship (Required)
class 1 Junior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Senior
Division 531 ~ Ayrshires
Division 532 ~ Brown Swiss
Division 533 ~ Guernseys
Division 534 ~ Holsteins
Division 535 ~ Jerseys
Division 536 ~ Milking Shorthorns
Division 537 ~ Other Breeds
Division 538 ~ Herdsmanship (Required)
class 1 Junior Heifer Calf born after Mar 1 of the current year
class 2 Intermediate Heifer Calf born between Dec 1 prior year & Feb 28 of current year
class 3 Senior Heifer Calf born between Mar 1, prior year & Nov 30 prior year
class 4 Junior Yearling Heifer born between Mar 1 prior year & Aug 31 prior year
class 5 Senior Yearling Heifer born between Sep 1, 2 yrs prior & Feb 28 of prior year
class 6 Senior Yearling in Milk & Junior 2 Year Old Cow born between Mar 1, 2 yrs prior & Aug 31, 2 yrs prior
class 7 Senior 2 Year Old Cow born between Sep 1, 3 yrs prior & Feb 28, 2 yrs prior
class 8 3 Year Old Cow born between Sep 1, 4 yrs prior & Sep 1, 3 yrs prior
class 9 4 Year Old Cow born between Sep 1, 5 yrs prior & Sep 1, 4 yrs prior
class 10 Aged Cow 5 Years & Over
born before Sep 1, 5 yrs prior
class 11 Dry Cow 3 Years & Over
born before Sep 1, 3 yrs prior
class 12 Club Herd: A club shall consist of 4 animals of one breed (all females) 2 or more owners must be represented. The animals may be any age (4 mos or over). All animals of the club herd must be exhibited in their individual classes.
Department - 4-H Llamas & Alpacas
Bldg. 12
Superintendent: Duane Nault
360-426-9253
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
Pick 3 classes for premium points
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
RULES: All members exhibiting must enter showmanship. No llamas will be allowed in the horse arena. Any llama unmanageable by exhibiting member or showing extreme signs of stress will be sent home. No tranquilizers will be allowed. An exercise area will be assigned for llamas. Llamas will not be allowed in other areas of the Fairgrounds without special permission from the 4-H Llama Superintendent or Fair Manager. Llamas must be attended by their exhibitor every day of Fair. 4-H members may pre-arrange with a Mason County llama rancher to help on their ranch to be able to exhibit a llama from that ranch. Arrangements must be made by April 1. Llamas may be used by members of the same family as long as each child is in a different age group. Member may receive premiums in three (3) classes only, one of which must be Showmanship. Only junior, intermediate and seniors are eligible to show llamas. Due to space restrictions, safety concerns, and animal well being issues, only intact males under 16 months of age, females, and gelded males may be shown. Only approved, appropriate llama/alpaca tack will be allowed. A halter must remain on animals at all times, in case of emergency. Exhibitors are responsible to provide their own herdsmanship and animal care equipment and supplies, as well as feed. Clean, safe, and appropriate attire should be worn by exhibitors while in the barn. Sandals are not appropriate. Llamas younger than 12 months may not be used in the pack class competition. Packs must be put on in handlers class to be used in trail obstacles. Exhibitors must complete a llama certificate available at the WSU Extesnion Office and return to Superintendent by June 25th, with entry form. Online registration open until June 24th.
Division 545 ~ Showmanship (Required)
Division 546 ~ Club Herdsmanship (Required)
Division 547 ~ Handlers
Division 548 ~ Obstacles Trail/Pack
Division 549 ~ Obstacles
Division 550 ~ Public Relations
Division 551 ~ Driving - Ground
Division 552 ~ Driving - Cart
Division 553 ~ Arts & Crafts with Llama Fiber - 2 entries allowed per child, fiber must be off animal that belongs to child.
Division 554 ~ Alpaca
Division 555 ~ Llama
Division 556 ~ Costume - Ribbon Only
class 1 Junior
class 2 Intermediate
class 3 Senior
Department - 4-H Horses
Bldg. 10 & 12
Superintendent: Tami Ford
360-426-6152
Premium Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20
Champion – 10 extra points
Reserve Champion - 5 extra points
Showmanship - 5 extra points
RULES: Any breed or crossbreed. Horse must have been enrolled as exhibitor’s project by April 1st current year. Premium Points will be paid on exhibitor’s five highest ribbons. Anyone participating in Western Games Showmanship, must compete in at least 3 of the 6 gaming events.
All Washington 4-H Youth participating in all Equine projects and activities must wear ASTM/SEI approved headgear when riding or driving. The headgear must have a chin strap and be properly fitted. It is strongly encouraged for all equestrians to wear headgear at all times when working around horses. To qualify for novice Classes, exhibitors must be in their first or second year in the performance horse project. Novice exhibitors may enter Classes 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Novice exhibitors may also participate in Western Games. Online registration will be open until July 9th.
Division 560 ~ Junior
Division 561 ~ Intermediate
Division 562 ~ Senior
class 1 Production Horse - Halter
Green Horses - (Horses shown as a green horse may not enter performance classes)
class 2 showmanship - (Required)
class 3 Weaning & Yearling - Halter
class 4 2, 3, 4 & 5 yrs old - Halter
class 5 Green Horse Trail
class 6 Walk/Trot
Preformance (All riders must enter ONE of Classes 8-15)
class 7 Showmanship - (Required)
class 8 Bareback Equitation
class 9 English Equitation, Hunt Seat
class 10 English Equitation, Saddle Seat
class 11 Stock Seat Equitation
class 12 Trail Horse
class 13 Advanced Riding
class 14 Hunter Hack
class 15 Versatility
Western Games
class 16 Showmanship - (Required)
class 17 Pole Key Race
class 18 Two Barrel Flag Race
class 19 idaho Figure-Eight
Stake Race
class 20 Texas Barrels
class 21 Pole Bending
class 22 International Flags
Driving
class 23 Showmanship - (Required)
class 24 Reinsmanship
class 25 Driving Pleasure
class 26 Precision Driving