Exhibit Guide | Open Class Animals
There are cash prizes, ribbons and of course, the fame and praise... to be won! The Open Class is open to everyone.... of all ages and you don't need to live in Mason County to enter most of the divisions in this Class.
For the 4-H and FFA classes
you must be a enrolled member of the club to enter those classes.
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Department - Open Cavy
Bldg. 23
Superintendent: Liana Jones
360-463-7026
Superintendent: Mia Hedman 360-490-5117
Premium Points: Blue 15, Red 12, White 8
RULES: All exhibitors will notify the superintendent of their entries by July 17th, the Saturday one week before the fair. 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 animal found with mites, lice, or other diseases will be rejected. The veterinarian’s decision is final. 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. Eception to this rule applies to Division 247, Pet Class - youth exhibitors only, not eligible for Championship awards. “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. Exhibitors must identify animals entered by breed, variety, class, sex, and ear number. 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 240 ~ American
Division 241 ~ American Satin
Division 242 ~ Peruvian
Division 243 ~ Silkie
Division 244 ~ Teddy
Division 245 ~ Other Breeds- Specify
Divisions 240-245 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 246 ~ Breeder's Class
Division 247 ~ Pet Class
Division 248 ~ Cavy Equipment
class 1 Designed & built by exhibitor
class 2 made from kit
Division 249 ~ Herdsmanship
Department - Open Rabbits
Bldg. 23
Superintendent: Teddy Rothrock 360-427-9252
Premium Points: Blue 15, Red 12, White 8
RULES: All exhibitors will notify the superintendent of their entries by July 13th. All entries will be brought to the fairgrounds through the back gate on Thursday, July 22 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, but if space becomes an issue, 4-H/FFA animals will have priority. The American Rabbit Breeders Association publications, “Standards of Perfection” will be used as the official reference of evaluating rabbits. 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 255 ~ Open Herdsmanship
Division 256 ~ Britannia Petite
Division 257 ~ Californian
Division 258 ~ Chinchilla
Division 259 ~ Dutch
Division 260 ~ English Angora
Division 261 ~ English Lop
Division 262 ~ English Spot
Division 263 ~ Florida White
Division 264 ~ French Angora
Division 265 ~ French Lop
Division 266 ~ Fuzzy Lop
Division 267 ~ Havana
Division 268 ~ Himalayan
Division 269 ~ Holland Lop
Division 270 ~ Jersey Wooly
Division 271 ~ Mini Lop
Division 272 ~ Mini Rex
Division 273 ~ Netherland Dwarf
Division 274 ~ New Zealand
Division 275 ~ Polish
Division 276 ~ Rex
Division 277 ~ Rinelander
Division 278 ~ Satin
Division 279 ~ Silver Marten
Division 280 ~ Other Breeds
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 281 ~ Fryers - pen of 3
Division 282 ~ Rabbit Pelts
Division 283 ~ Rabbit Equipment
class 1 Designed & built by exhibitor
class 2 Made from kit
Department - Open Poultry
Bldg. 23
Superintendent: Alyson Johnson 360-790-2668
Premium Points: Blue 15, Red 12, White 8
MAIL ALL ENTRIES BY JULY 16, TO:
ALYSON JOHNSON
W. 2648 MATLOCK-BRADY RD.
ELMA, WA 98541
Call in Entries can be done taken until Thursday, July 22nd.
RULES: Open to all Mason County residents. All animals will be fed and watered by 4-H/FFA Club members that have been assigned barn duties, unless the owner places a sign on the coop and is responsible for feeding their animal (no paper sign tied on with string). All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning cages of animals they have entered in the Fair each day. Entries will be brought to the Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 22 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. There will be no exceptions to this rule. All entries must be checked by the Fair Veterinarian at the back livestock entry gate prior to entering the Fairgrounds. Any animal found with mites, lice, or other diseases will be rejected. The Veterinarian’s decision will be final.
Poultry entries will be limited to no more than 25 birds per exhibitor and limited to three birds per variety due to space limitations. When space becomes an issue, Mason County 4-H and FFA entries will displace open Class entries. All judging will follow the American Standard of Perfection. All animals must be identified correctly by breed and variety by exhibitors.
Division 290 ~ Standard Chickens
Division 291 ~ Bantam Chickens
For Divisions 290 & 291, Use Classes 1-4 below
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 292 ~ Ducks
class 1 Young Drake (under 12 mos)
class 2 Old Drake (over 12 mos)
class 3 Young Duck (under 12 mos)
class 4 Old Duck (over 12 months)
Division 293 ~ Geese
class 1 Young Gander (under 12 months)
class 2 Old Gander (over 12 mos)
class 3 Young Goose (under 12 months)
class 4 Old Goose (over 12 mos)
Division 294 ~ 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 295 ~ Eggs
class 1 Small
class 2 Medium
class 3 Large
Division 296 ~ Other Birds
class 1 Piegons
class 2 Quail
class 3 Peacock
class 4 dove
class 5 guinea
class 6 pheasant
class 7 chukar
Division 297 ~ Educational Display
class 1 Youth
class 2 Adult
Department - Open Dogs
Bldg. 9
Superintendent: Mary Cultum
253-887-4748
Premium Points: Blue 25, Red 20, White 15 only awarded in Obedience Division.
RULES: This division is open to any dog handler, including 4-H members who want to show in open class. Cross entry will not be allowed, any animal entered as a 4-H project may not be shown in open classes and vice versa. Any breed or crossbreed. Entries need to be turned in to the Superintendent two weeks before fair. Veterinarian check-in is Friday morning at 8am. Rabies certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian, needs to be shown to the fair-time veterinarian, at check-in. Exhibitors are to use a 6ft. leash with a swivel snap and loop on opposite ends. Leather or fabric leads are preferred. 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 should be used in Showmanship class. Exhibitors need to keep their dogs in the exhibit area, show ring or designated exercising area during the Fair. The dogs will be on a leash at all times except in obedience or agility class.
Exhibitors 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 exhibitor from grounds without premiums. Any dog deemed to be a danger by the superintendent might be dismissed from the fair by the superintendent. There will be NO disciplining of dogs permitted during competition. Each exhibitor exhibiting a dog in the fair must enter Showmanship and Obedience classes. Exhibitors will be asked to do herdsmanship during designated times.
Division 300 ~ Showmanship (Required)
Division 301 ~ Obedience (Required)
class 1 pre novice obedience
class 2 novice obedience
class 3 advanced novice
class 4 graduate novice
class 5 open obedience
class 6 utility obedience
class 7 veterans obedience
Division 302 ~ Agility
class 1 beginner
class 2 elementary a
class 3 elementary b
class 4 jumpers
Division 303 ~ Brace
class 1 Showmanship
class 2 Obedience
Division 304 ~ Teams
class 1 2 Man Team
class 2 4 Man Team
Division 305 ~ Rally
Division 306 ~ Costume
Department - Open Class Dairy Goats
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Jessica Howard 426-2423
Jessica@Jekuthiel.com
Superintendent: Mary Chilton 426-7696
or 360-275-2652
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Junior Champion Doe, Junior Reserve Doe, Senior Champion Doe, Senior Reserve Doe
RULES: Animals must be pre-entered with a Superintendent by June 30. Only 2 premiums per class per exhibitor will be paid. No horned animals will be allowed. No bucks will be allowed. A goat may enter one department only. Cleanup must be approved by Superintendent before premiums will be paid. Educational displays or posters are encouraged. Animals must be veterinarian checked upon entry to the Fairgrounds at the back gate. Dairy goats show on Saturday appr. 10am after the 4-H show.
Division 310 ~ LaMancha
Division 311 ~ Nubian
Division 312 ~ Swiss Breeds (Alpine, Oberhasli, Saanen, Toggenburg, & Sable)
Division 313 ~ Nigerian Dwarf
class 1 Doe Kid - Apr 15 & after of current year
class 2 Doe Kid - under 1 yr before Apr 15 of current year
class 3 Doe - 1 yr & under 2 yrs, not in Milk
class 4 Doe - 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 Dam & Daughter (any age)
class 9 Get of Sire 3 daughters from same sire (any age)
class 10 Dairy Herd, 3 Does in Milk (1 herd/per breed, per exhibitor)
Department - Open Class Pygmy Goats
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Jessica Howard 426-2423
Jessica@Jekuthiel.com
Superintendent: Mary Chilton 426-7696
or 360-275-2652
Premium Points: Blue 40, Red 30, White 20
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Junior Champion Wether, Junior Reserve Wether, Senior Champion Wether, Senior Reserve Wether, Junior Champion Doe,
Junior Reserve Doe, Senior Champion Doe, Senior Reserve Doe
Please see RULES for Dairy Goats. Pygmy goats show on Friday after the 4-H show.
Division 315 ~ Pygmy
class 1 Wether - under 1 yr old
class 2 Wether - 1 yr & under 3 yrs
class 3 Wether - 3 yrs & older
class 4 Doe - under 1 yr old
class 5 Doe - 1 yr & under 2, not in Milk
class 6 Doe - 2 yrs & under 3, not in Milk
class 7 Doe - 3 yrs & under 4 yrs, not in Milk
class 8 Doe - 4 yrs & under 5 yrs, not in Milk
class 9 Doe - 5 yrs & over, not in Milk
class 10 Doe - Doe any age, in Milk
Department - Open Class Working Goats
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Kerri Olsen
426-4108
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
*Please see RULES for Dairy Goats
Division 317 ~ Pack Goat, goat with pack led over course
class 1 Under 1 yr old
class 2 1 yr and older
Division 318 ~ Harness Goat
class 1 Harness Kid - Broke to Lead
class 2 Green Goat in Harness -
Harnessed to pull an empty cart. Responds to: stop, go, back, left, & right.
Class 3 Precision Driving - Goat driven with rider over course
class 4 Team Driving
Department - Open Class Meat Goats
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Shirley HasBrouck
360-426-4370
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
*Please see RULES for Dairy Goats
Division 320 ~ Boer
Division 321 ~ Other Purebred
Division 322 ~ Cross Breed
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 323 ~ Slaughter Goat up to 1 Year
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
Department - Open Swine
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Rick Johnson 360-790-1137
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
RULES: All exhibits must be entered by July 19th, with the Superintendent. Pens will be cleaned daily and animals washed. Cleanup after the fair is required by exhibitors in order to receive premiums. All animals must be veterinarian checked upon entry to the Fairgrounds on Thursday between 3-9 p.m. at the back gate. Pen space is limited. First come, first served.
Division 327 ~ Open Swine
class 1 Gilt under 6 months
class 2 Gilt over 6 months
class 3 Sow farrowed before Aug. 1st, 2007
class 4 Sow with Litter
(Premium Points: 100)
Class 5 MARKET HOG - NOT FOR SALE
Class 6 FEEDER SWINE UNDER 200LBS.
Department - Open Sheep
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Mary Brown
253-857-5476
email: hugecreeksuffolk@hotmail.com
Asst Supers: Shirley & Greg HasBrouck
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED BY JULY 16 TO:
MARY BROWN
15906 126TH AVE. KPN
GIG HARBOR, WA 98329
RULES: Fair RULES require sheep entries to be mailed to Superintendent no later than July 16th. All exhibitors will be assigned barn duty. Premium Points will be forfeited if barn duties are not fulfilled. Open Class is for purebred sheep only. “Bred by exhibitor” means that the lambs were born on your farm. Exhibitors are limited to two fleeces per Class. Fleeces do not need to be tied. Fleeces may be in plastic bags. Fleeces need to be clean, with tags removed. Judging is at 9am Friday. Herdsmanship points will be given based on educational display, neatness, and interaction with public. All Sheep must be scrapie tagged to enter the Fair/Fairgrounds.
Division 330 ~ Dorset
Division 331 ~ Hampshire
Division 332 ~ Katahdin
Division 333 ~ Natural Color
Division 334 ~ Oxford
Division 335 ~ Shropshire
Division 336 ~ Southdowns
Division 337 ~ Suffolk
Division 338 ~ Other Wool, Purebred Only
Division 339 ~ Other Meat, Purebred Only
Division 340 ~ Fleeces
Division 341 ~ Herdsmanship-Mandatory
class 1 Yearling Rams (1 yr old and under 2)
class 2 Ram Lamb
class 3 Pair of Ram Lambs (Bred by Exhibitor)
class 4 pair of ram lambs fall (Bred by Exhibitor)
class 5 Yearling Ewe (1 yr old and under 2)
class 6 Pair of Yearling Ewes (Bred by Exhibitor)
class 7 Ewe Lamb
class 8 Pair of Ewe Lambs spring (Bred by Exhibitor)
class 9 pair of ewe lambs fall (Bred by Exhibitor)
class 10 Breeder’s Young Flock (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, Bred by Exhibitor)
class 11 Flock (1 Ram, 2 Yearling Ewes, & 2 Ewe Lambs)
class 12 Get of Sire (4 Animals, All sired by same Ram, both sexes represented, bred by exhibitor)
class 13 Best Pair (2 sheep, any age)
class 14 Natural Color Fleeces
class 15 Wool Breed Fleeces
class 16 Meat Breed Fleeces
FOR Suffolk , Shropshire, Dorset, & Southdown Spring Lamb - Jan1 to Aug10.
FOR Natural Color, Romney, the following dates will apply: Spring Lamb - Feb 1 to Aug 10.
Special rosette award for Best Young Flock. Open Class Entries will be accepted on a space available basis. In-county exhibitors have first priority.
Department - Lads’ & Ladies
Bldg. 15
Superintendent: Kristin Kirkendoll (360) 432-1264
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
RULES: Entrants will be divided into Classes as outlined below. Animal must be conditioned, fitted and trained to show on a halter. Participants need not own the animal they are showing. Contestants must wear a garment which is at least 70% wool, mohair, llama or alpaca. Entry shall include a typed or printed description of the garment to be worn, the background of the contestant and the breed of the animal shown. This is to be read during the contestant’s promenade in the ring.
Entrant’s will be judged as follows:
A. Garment – 40%
B. Handling & appearance of animal - 30%
C. Exhibitor’s overall image - 30%
Entries are due in by Sunday morning July 25th (time will be posted in the arena). Be sure to fill out a separate entry form. Judging will be at the arena, as close to 1:00 pm as possible; based on availability of the arena. All exhibitors are encouraged to participate in the Lads’ and Ladies’ contest. Including non-animal exhibitors.
Division 345 ~ Lads & Ladies
class 1 Ages 10 and Under
class 2 Ages 11 to 19
class 3 Ages 20 and Older
class 4 Handmade by Contestant
class 5 Handmade Garment
class 6 Lads Only
Department - Open Class Beef Cattle
Bldg. 26
Superintendent: Ken Brown 253-857-5476
Premium Points: Blue 60, Red 50, White 40
MAIL ALL ENTRIES BY JULY 14, TO:
KEN BROWN 15906 126TH AVE KPN,
GIG HARBOR, WA 98329
RULES: Registration open until July 12th. 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. All 4-H animals will be placed in their own section of the barn. All bulls over 1 year old must have a ring in their nose. All open class animals must be pre-entered with Superintendent by due date. All animals must be double tied and will be led with a tie rope or show halter lead strap while on the Fairgrounds. Educational displays may be entered in both Beef and Dairy as space allows. Cleanup approval paper must be signed by Superintendent before premiums will be awarded.
Division 350 ~ Angus
Division 351 ~ Brahman
Division 352 ~ Hereford
Division 353 ~ Limousine
Division 354 ~ Pinzgauer
Division 355 ~ Shorthorn
Division 356 ~ Simmental
Division 357 ~ Other Breeds
(Must meet breed eligibility)
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 Junior Bull Calf; Calved after Jan 1 of current year, over 4 mos of age (Must be purebred)
class 8 Senior Bull Calves; Calved between Sep 1 & Dec 31 of previous year
class 9 Summer Yearling Bull Calved between May 1 & Aug 31, previous year
class 10 Junior Yearling Bull; Calved between Jan 1 & Apr 31 of previous year
class 11 Senior Yearling Bull; Calved between Sep 1 & Dec 31, 2 yrs previous
class 12 2 yr Old Bull; Calved between Jan 1 & Aug 31, 2 yrs previous
class 13 Cow & Calf
class 14 Breeder’s Best 4 Animals
class 15 Get of Sire
class 16 Herdsmanship
Department - Open Class Dairy Cattle
Bldg. 26
Superintendent: Ken Brown 253-857-5476
Premium Points: Blue 60, Red 50, White 40
MAIL ALL ENTRIES BY JULY 14, TO:
KEN BROWN
15906 126 TH AVE KPN,
GIG HARBOR, WA 98329
RULES: Online registration open until July 12th. Clean up is required of exhibitor after fair to receive premium points and prize money. Animals have to pass veterinarian checks to stay, exhibit, and show. All open Class animals must be pre-entered with Superintendent by due date.
Division 360 ~ Ayrshires
Division 361 ~ Brown Swiss
Division 362 ~ Guernseys
Division 363 ~ Holsteins
Division 364 ~ Jerseys
Division 365 ~ Milking Shorthorns
Division 366 ~ Other Breeds
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 Sep 1 prior year & Nov 30 of prior year
class 4 Summer Yearling Heifer born between Jun 1 prior year & Aug 31 of prior year
class 5 Junior Yearling Heifer born between Sep 1 prior year & Feb 28 of prior year
class 6 Senior Yearling in Milk and Junior 2 yr old Cow born between Mar 1, 2 yrs prior & Aug 31, 2 yrs prior
class 7 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 Breeders Best 4 Head (must be shown in individual classes)
class 13 Best Udder, Limited to blue ribbon winners
class 14 Best 3 Females
class 15 Herdsmanship
Department - Open Llamas
Bldg. 12
Superintendent: Duane Nault
360-426-9253
Premium Points: Blue 50, Red 40, White 30
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE TO MAILED BY JULY 12 TO:
DUANE NAULT
30 W CLOVERDALE PLACE
SHELTON, WA 98584
RULES: Exhibitors are responsible to provide for their own animal. Amount of animals allowed are at the superintendent’s discretion depending on space. Animals must be taken care of by the exhibitor on a daily basis prior to Fair opening each day and tended throughout the day. We have very limited space 4-H entries will displace open class. Exhibitors must complete a llama certificate available at the WSU Extension Office and return to Superintendent with their entry form.
Division 370 ~ Open Llamas
class 1 showmansip-Primary
class 2 showmansip-Adult
class 3 Obstacles
class 4 Public Relations
class 5 Handlers
class 6 Driving