The Burleson County Fair is a non-profit organization which exists solely to promote the educational opportunities of the youth of our county. In order to produce this event the fair must be able to financially meet all of its obligations. Accordingly, all persons entering the fairgrounds for the duration of the fair are expected to pay an entry fee or be a member of the fair association and thereby have paid a fee. No exceptions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
For information not herein contained concerning entries in any department contact the Burleson County Fair Association, Post Office Box 634, Caldwell, Texas 77836. 979-567-3938
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Telephone service will be maintained on the grounds for local and long distance calls.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
Emergency personnel will be on the grounds Friday and Saturday night.
PARKING
The FREE shuttle bus operates between downtown Caldwell and the fairgrounds on a regular basis -avoid the hassle of parking. Cars on the fairgrounds need to be parked in designated parking areas. The Burleson County Fair Association is not responsible in case of loss by fire or theft.
ADMISSION PRICES
Thursday, September 27 - Senior Citizens day (Age 65+)
September 28
September 29 $15.00
No memberships will be sold after Wednesday night.
No pets allowed on fairgrounds, except to assist handicap or participate in Saturday morning pet show.
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
2018 membership of $25.00 entitles entry to all fair events on September 24-29, 2018. Memberships may be purchased from Queen candidates, membership committee or at the gate. All directors, chairpersons, committee members and advisors must be members of the Burleson County Fair Association for the current year. Membership also includes free meal at the annual meeting November 8, 2018.
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING
The 2017 Annual Burleson County Fair Association Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the BCFA Expo Center in Caldwell.
2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018
Burleson County Fair Scholarship application due.
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2018
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Baked Food Validation at EXPO
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.……………………………………………………………… Baked Food Validation at EXPO
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Parade Entry Deadline
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Organizational Educational Exhibits MUST NOTIFY Texas AgriLife Extension Office
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
9:00 a.m.
Parade Entries in Place 10:00 a.m. Parade Begins
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
4:00 – 7:00 p.m .
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Creative Living Check-In
7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Baked Foods Check-In
10:00 a.m. Baked Food Judging Creative Living Judging
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Baked Foods Picked Up
Little Miss Contest 7:00 p.m. Baked Auction Fair Queen Contest
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Horticulture Check-In 10:00 a.m.
Horticulture Judging Photography Judging
9:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Pet Show Registration 9:30 a.m.………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pet Show Begins 10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
Livestock Judging Contest
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Creative Living Check-Out Grand Champion pictures will be taken in the BCFA EXPO CENTER on Sunday between 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CREATIVE LIVING DIVISION GENERAL RULES
Director: Cassie Baldwin | Advisor: Tina Roehling | Chairman: Connie Mantey Committee: Becky Peters, Lisa Blum, Carol Coker, Sandra Stone, Kristine Faust, Stephanie Hancock, Karen Gaas, Denise Long, Jennifer Fletcher, Mahaley Bodemann
1. All entries and awards in this department shall be subject to the rules and regulations published in this premium list. Competition in this division shall ONLY BE OPEN TO BURLESON COUNTY RESIDENTS.
2. Adult Division includes all over 19. Professional categories are provided in Art, Photography, Clothing, and Embellished Wear.
3. Youth division is open to all youth in Burleson County from 3rd grade to 12th grade. Some youth divisions are divided into three age groups: Senior Youth 9th - 12th grade, Intermediate Youth 6th8th grade, and Junior Youth 3rd - 5th grade.
4. Children’s Corner is for children 2nd grade and younger.
5. All items must have been made within the last 12 months.
6. Articles exhibited at a previous fair ARE NOT acceptable and WILL NOT be displayed. All items and food must have been made by the person entering them.
7. Each exhibitor may enter as many classes/categories as desired. However, only one entry per category will be allowed. If a class does not have any categories, only one entry per class will be allowed.
8. Pre-registration is optional, but strongly encouraged in all departments to speed in check-in. Exhibitors can pre-register at the Texas Agri-Life Extension Office, 100 West Buck Street Suite 105, Caldwell, Texas 77836.
CHECK IN AND JUDGING TIMES
9. Check-In and Judging times: CREATIVE LIVING AND EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS will be received Monday, September 24 beginning at 4:00 p.m. and must be in place by 7:00 p.m. the same day. Judging for all divisions, other than Horticulture and photography, will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018. BAKED FOODS will be received between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 25. Judging for Baked Foods begins at 10:00 a.m.
10. Check-Out Times: Creative Living Exhibits will be checked out between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00
p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Chairmen or any fair official will not be responsible for articles left after check-out time Sunday, September 30, 2018.
11. Check-Out Times: Baked Foods may only be picked up from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25. Food remaining will be destroyed no exceptions.
12. The Baked Food Auction in this division shall only be open to: Burleson County 4-H members, Burleson County FCCLA, or Burleson County FFA members.
13. Exhibitors selected to participate in the Bake Food Auction must bring a freshly baked entry on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 to be presented to the buyer at the Bake Food Auction.
14. No ribbon will be awarded on any article not mentioned in the catalog. Classes with only one entry will receive a ribbon if deemed worthy by the judges.
15. Miscellaneous Categories – Any entry entered into Miscellaneous Category shall be items other than those already listed as a Category and cannot be a duplicated entry.
16. Judges will not award a ribbon to any unworthy exhibit. The decision of the judges shall be final.
17. Grand Champions and Reserve Champions will be awarded in each of the departments.
Professional Grand Champion and Reserve Champion winners will only receive banners and pennants, no money will be awarded.
18. Every precaution will be taken to protect all articles entered, however in no case will the Burleson County Fair Association, any director or volunteer be held responsible for loss, damage theft or breakage or for any other forms of loss.
19. ENTRY FEES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: (ONLY IN BAKED FOODS)
*Volunteers are needed to assist with the operation of the Creative Living Division. Sign up to volunteer by emailing bcfa.creativeliving@yahoo.com or contacting:
ORGANIZATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT
ADULT
1. Every organized club in Burleson County is eligible to enter one Educational Exhibit. Any organization wishing to enter an exhibit MUST NOTIFY the Texas AgriLife Extension Office by September 19, 2018, and space will be assigned in the order of entry. No organizational names on exhibits.
2. The Educational Exhibit shall be scored according to a score card approved by the Organizational Educational Exhibit Committee .
3. The exhibit should be planned not to exceed a space 2.5’ deep and 3’ wide. (A smaller space may be used.) Needs to be self standing.
4. Exhibits MUST be set up on Monday, September 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
5. Judging of the exhibits will be Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
6. All exhibits must be taken down Sunday, September 30.
7. All exhibits will be scored and ribbons awarded as follows:
8. In addition, recognition will be given for (1) Most Educational (2) Best of Show.
9. All exhibits will be scored according to the score card listed below:
10. Only youth exhibits will receive prize money. DIVISIONS: 1. YOUTH 2.
BLOOPERS DEPARTMENT
DIVISIONS: 1. YOUTH 2. ADULT
Entries can be anything that is messed up from any of the departments in the Creative Living Division. Each entry should include a brief description about the item and why it is considered a blooper. Only Grand Champion and Reserve Champion banners will be awarded in each division.
AFGHANS DEPARTMENT
DIVISIONS: 1. YOUTH 2. ADULT
CLASS A: AFGHANS
CATEGORIES
1. Crocheted
2. Knitted
3. Knitted & Crocheted
4. Miscellaneous
ART DEPARTMENT DIVISIONS
1. YOUTH/4-H/FCCLA/FFA
2. ADULT NON-PROFESSIONAL
3. ADULT: PROFESSIONAL ADULT
Department Chairmen: Kristine Faust
Art is judged on eye appeal, form, color, substance and originality. All work must be dry and able to hang. Pictures are not required to be framed but must be able to hang. Grand and Reserve will be given in each class. Youth divisions will be divided into Senior, Intermediate and Junior divisions.
CLASS A: OIL
CATEGORIES:
1. Still Life
2. Landscape
3. Seascape
4. Portraits
5. Buildings & Structures
6. Other
CLASS B: ACRYLICS
CATEGORIES:
Still Life
Landscape
Seascape
Portraits 5. Buildings & Structures
Other
CLASS C:
BASED MEDIA
Still Life
Landscape 3. Seascape 4. Portraits
5. Buildings & Structures
6. Other
CLASS D: PEN & INK
CATEGORIES:
1. Still Life
2. Landscape
3. Seascape
4. Portraits
5. Buildings & Structures
6. Other
CLASS E: PASTELS
CATEGORIES:
1. Still Life
2. Landscapes
3. Seascapes
4. Portraits
5. Buildings & Structures
6. Other
CLASS F: PENCIL OR MAP COLORS
CATEGORIES:
1. Still Life
2. Landscapes
3. Seascapes
4. Portraits
5. Buildings & Structures
6. Other
CLASS G: MISCELLANEOUS
Art work including mixed media, gold leaf, and tempera.
CATEGORIES:
1. Still Life
2. Landscape
3. Seascape
4. Portraits
5. Buildings & Structures
6. Other
CLASS K: SCHOOL ART PROJECTS (Youth
only)
This class is for school art projects completed in a classroom setting where multiple pictures have the same topic or theme. Pictures will be displayed as space allows. Fair representatives reserve the right to take measures necessary to display the artwork including, but not limited to, taping or tacking the pictures so they can hang in rows on walls. Individual entry cards must be completed for each student wishing to receive points, ribbons, and/or awards.
BAKED FOOD DEPARTMENT
Chairman: Connie Mantey
Divisions: 1. 4H/FCCLA/FFA 2. Youth 3. Adult
BAKED FOOD RECIPES ARE DUE FOR VALIDATION:
JUNE 11, 2018…………………………………………… 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
AUGUST 6, 2018 ……………………………………… 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
ENTRY FEES: ENTRY FEES WILL BE CHARGED AS FOLLOWS:
Each Exhibitor in Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions..…………………………..$10.00
AUCTION NOTE: Those selected for the Baked Food Auction will be sold at the auction on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, between the Little Miss Contest and the Queen’s Contest. Those selected for the Baked Food Auction will be asked to bake a fresh and identical entry for the Auction on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Items may be auctioned only once. Only winning adults and youth who are members of 4-H, FCCLA, and/or FFA are eligible to sell baked items in the auction.
DIVISION 1 These exhibitors are in either 4-H, FCCLA and/or FFA. Each exhibitor may only sell one item at the Baked Food Auction provided an exhibitor’s entry is selected for the bake sale. Exhibitors will receive the proceeds from the items auctioned minus a 5% commission which will go to the Burleson County Fair Association. 20 entries will be auctioned from this division This division is divided into three groups: Juniors 3rd grade – 5th grade, Intermediate 6th grade –8th grade and Seniors 9th grade – 12th grade. Adam’s Extract will be given to the top 3 entries in Cakes, Candies, Cookies and Pies.
DIVISION 2 This division is for exhibitors that are not enrolled in 4-H, FCCLA, or FFA. Adam’s Extract will be given to the top 3 entries in Cakes, Candies, Cookies and Pies.
DIVISION 3 The top four adult entries will be sold at the Baked Food Auction and the money raised will go to the Creative Living Department for premiums. Adam’s Extract will be given to the top 3 entries in Cakes, Candies, Cookies and Pies.
MANDATORY: Thank you notes to Adam’s Extract and the Buyers of baked foods will be given to 4-H Leaders and Advisors in a stamped, addressed envelope. BCFA will mail the thank you notes to the Buyers. Thank you notes must be in twenty (20) words or more and received by November 1. When money is available and thank you notes received, the BCFA will make checks available to Exhibitors.
DEPARTMENT RULES:
1. AT VALIDATION: Exhibitor must submit a Burleson County Baked Food ENTRY FORM and a Burleson County Baked Food PROJECT FORM for all recipes at
validation, June 11, 2018 or August 8, 2018. The recipe on the project form must specify all steps used in preparation of the product. Additional paper may be used to include the entire recipe. All items will be cut and may be tasted. All parts must be 100% edible.
2. AT CHECK-IN:
All entries must follow the Texas Cottage Laws. Items defined by the USDA or FDA as requiring refrigeration include pumpkin, chess or pecan WHOSE FILLINGS USE EGGS AND MILK AS A MAJOR COMPONENT. NOTHING MADE WITH CREAM CHEESE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Baked items that need to be refrigerated will not be accepted. (i.e. cream cheese, whipped topping, ganache) For more information on what will be accepted Please GOOGLE: Texas DSHS Cottage Food Law. Recipes will be reviewed at validation and exhibitors may be asked to substitute part of or an entire recipe.
3. All foods must be made from scratch, except categories specifying mixes.
4. Small food entries such as cookies, bars, and candies are to be exhibited in groups of 12. (Example: 12 cookies, 12 candies) Items that are pre-sliced or cut into parts will not be judged (except for cookies, bars, and candies that are cut for grouping.)
5. All food must be well covered and presented in a sturdy DISPOSABLE CONTAINER.
6. All foods in the department will be judged on the following criteria: (a) moisture; (b) color; (c) texture; (d) content; (e) flavor; and (f) appearance.
7. Only one entry per CLASS.
8.Review General Rules.
CLASS A: QUICK BREADS
CATEGORIES:
1. Biscuits
2. Cornbread
3. Fruit loaf
4. Vegetable loaf
5. Other bread not listed
CLASS B: YEAST BREADS
CATEGORIES:
1. Cinnamon rolls
2. Kolaches
3. Loaf breads
4. Yeast rolls
5. Other yeast bread not listed
CLASS C: CAKES
CATEGORIES:
1. Scratch cakes - cakes made without a mix, any kind
2. Creative cakes - cakes made with a mix with added ingredients
3. Any other cakes
CLASS D: COOKIES
(12 pieces of each kind exhibited)
CATEGORIES:
1. Bar cookies
2. Dropped cookies
3. Icebox cookies
4. Brownies
5. Any other cookie not listed
CLASS E: CANDY
(12 pieces of each kind exhibited)
CATEGORIES:
1. Brittles
2. Divinity
3. Fudge
4. Molded Candies
5. Pralines
6. Other candies
CLASS F: PIES
(No refrigerator pies, meringue or ice box pies of any kind)
CATEGORIES:
1. Fruit
2. Nut
3. Other pies not listed
Cakes
2017 SPONSOR: BURLESON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
ADAMS EXTRACT AWARDS SINCE 1889
The first, second and third place award winners in each of these four classes - Cakes, Cookies, Candies and Pies will receive special awards. The awards are as follows:
1ST PLACE WINNERS will receive a 8 ounce bottle of Adams Best Vanilla.
2ND PLACE WINNERS will receive a 4 ounce bottle of Adams Best Vanilla.
3RD PLACE WINNERS will receive a 1.5 ounce bottle of Adams Best Vanilla.
ADULT
First Place
Cookies
Pies
Katrina LaCaze
Second Place Nicole Filger
Third Place Samantha Evans
First Place
Samantha Evans
Second Place Denise Long
Third Place Ann Sebesta Pies
First Place Donna Svec
Second Place
Cakes
Samantha Evans
Third Place Nichole Hejl
SENIORS
First Place Jewell Jarrott
Second Place Sierra Sebesta
Third Place Grace Lewis Cookies
First Place
Caroline Supak
Second Place Tyland Lackey
Third Place Konner Eldridge
Candy
First Place
Layne Tharp
Second Place Paige Odenbach
Third Place Hannah Blaha Pies
First Place Dillion Narro
Second Place Cheyenne Grassl
Third Place Samantha Hoelscher
INTERMEDIATE
Cakes
First Place Ryan Roehling
Second Place Abigail Flencher
Third Place Cooper Odenbach Cookies
First Place Caleb See
Second Place Alexis Macik
Third Place Asher Boniol
Cakes
Cookies
First Place Hagan Sebesta
Second Place Kadie Hartman
Third Place Garrett Tittle JUNIOR
First Place Brycen Suehs
Second Place Averie Hernandez
Third Place Caiden Gill
First Place Hadleigh Novosad
Second Place Hays Beavers
Third Place Aubrey Becker
Candy
First Place Ava Fry
Second Place McKenzie Sebesta
Third Place Caiden Gill
Pies
First Place
Brett Withem
Second Place Tansley Johnson
Third Place Reese McManus
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Cakes
First Place Arabella Orozco
Second Place Marley Kocurek
Third Place Bailen Kocurek
Cookies
First Place Bailen Kocurek
Second Place Alexa Johnson
Third Place Marley Kocurek
Candy
First Place Lilly Hill
Second Place Bailen Kocurek
Candy
First Place
Justin B. Hruska
Second Place Hagan Sebesta
Third Place Jalynn Urbanosky
Pies
Third Place Marley Kocurek
First Place
Bailen Kocurek
Second Place Corbin Neuendorff
Third Place Marley Kocurek
CANNED FOODS DEPARTMENT
Divisions: 1. Youth 2. Adult
DEPARTMENT RULES:
1. All containers must be standard canning jars.
2. Pectin may be used in jellies.
3. All jars must be sealed with one lid. Rings will be removed.
4. Standard pint, ½ pint, quart, or jelly jars must be used with the brand name on the side of the jar. (MASON, BALL OR KERR) Standard jelly jars must be used for jelly. Mayonnaise jars, etc. will not be judged and Will Not be accepted for display. All exhibits must be clear, rust-free and in unbroken jars. Do not place label of any kind on the jar or lid.
5. All canned foods must have been canned within the last 12 months with canned date written on lid.
6. Entries not meeting the standards set above will be disqualified.
7. Entries will be judged on pack, color, texture, and taste.
8. Only one entry per category.
9. Review general rules.
10. All canned foods will be tasted by the judges.
CLASS A: CANNED VEGETABLES
CATEGORIES:
1. Beans, lima
2. Beans, green snap
3. Beans, pinto
4. Beets
CLASS B: CANNED FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICES
CATEGORIES:
1. Apples
2. Berry
CLASS C: JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, BUTTERS
CATEGORIES:
1. Apple
2. Blackberry
3. Cactus
4. Dewberry
CLASS D: PICKLES AND RELISH CATEGORIES:
1. Beets
2. Catsup
3. Chili sauce
4. Chow-chow
5. Corn relish
6. Cucumber, sweet
5. Carrots
6. Corn
7. Okra & tomatoes
8. Okra
9. Peas, purple hull
10. Peas, English
11. Peas, black-eyed
3. Blackberries
4. Dewberries
5. Figs
6. Grape
7. Mixed Fruit
8. Peach Halves or Slices
5. Exotic
6. Fig
7. Grape
8. Hot Pepper
9. Jam with Jell-o
10. Marmalade (any kind)
7. Cucumber, dill
8. Cucumber, bread & butter
9. Cucumber, sour
10. Okra
11. Pear relish
12. Pepper relish
13. Peppers, hot
14. Peppers, sweet
12. Peppers
13. Soup mix
14. Squash
15. Tomatoes
16. Tomatoes (whole)
17. Zucchini
18. Any other kind
9. Pear Halves or Slices
10. Plums
11. Tomato
12. Other
11. Peach
12. Plum
13. Strawberry
14. Tomato
15. Watermelon
16. Miscellaneous
15. Picante sauce
16. Relish (any kind)
17. Salsas
18. Tomato relish
19. Vegetable pickles
20. Watermelon rind
21. Miscellaneous
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT
Chairman: Mary Murphy
DIVISIONS: 1. Youth 2. Adult Non-Professional 3. Adult Professional
DEPARTMENT RULES:
1. Entries may be constructed on a machine or by hands.
2. Entries will be judged on (a) construction, accuracy, and neatness, (b) suitability fabric to pattern, (c) overall appearance.
3. Hanging garments must be on hangers and covered with clear plastic.
4. Exhibitor may enter one per category.
5. Review general rules.
CLASS A: ADULT SIZED ITEMS
CATEGORIES:
1. Apron
2. Bathing Suit
3. Blouse
4. Dress
5. Night Gown
6. Pajamas
7. Pants and Top
8. Party Dress
9. Robe
CLASS B: BABY ITEMS (UNDER 3 YEARS) CATEGORIES:
1. Bathrobe
2. Bib
3. Blanket
4. Booties or Shoes
5. Boy Suit
6. Cap
7. Coat and Cap
10. Shorts and Top
11. Shorts
12. Skirt
13. Slacks
14. Suits
15. Tailored Coat
16. Two Piece Dress
17. Jackets
18. Miscellaneous
8. Diaper Set, Shirt & Pants
9. Dress, Infant
10. Dress, Toddler
CLASS C: CHILDREN’S WEAR (AGES 4-12)
CATEGORIES:
1. Blouse
2. Pajamas
3. Play Clothes
4. Dress
5. Sun Clothes
6. Caps
7. Shirt (boy’s)
8. Skirt
9. Tailored Coat (Boy/Girl)
10. Pants or Shorts
11. Pillow Case
12. Miscellaneous
11. Miscellaneous
CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS DEPARTMENT
Division: 1. Youth/4-H/FCCLA/FFA 2. Adult
DEPARTMENT RULES:
1. Division 1 will be divided into Senior 9th grade – 12th grade, Intermediate 6th grade – 8th grade, and Junior 3rd grade – 5th grade.
2. Hanging articles must have hangers.
3. Items may be kits or originals.
4. Criteria based on creativity, artistic design, quality.
5. Individuals may enter one item per category
6. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded in both categories: Class A - Home Accessories and Class B - Woodwork
Still Life (pre-arranged or set-up by photographer)
Florals (focus on plant or flower structure – not scene or landscape)
Details/Macro (Close-up features of any object or design features: geometric lines, Patterns, textures, inanimate objects)
CLASS D: NATURE
Color or Black & White:
Buildings/Structures
Underwater scenes
CLASS E: ANIMALS:
Color or Black & White:
Animals (domestic or wild, sea creatures, etc.)
Insects
CLASS F: AROUND BURLESON COUNTY FAIR
Color or Black & White:
Any photo taken during the previous year’s show
CLASS G: MISCELLANEOUS
NOTES:
QUILT DEPARTMENT
DIVISIONS:
1. Youth 2. Adults
A quilt is a type of bedding - a bed covering composed of a quilt top, a layer of batting, and a layer of fabric for backing, generally combined using the technique of quilting. Tied quilts are not accepted in the Quilt Department.
Quilts and quilted items are judged on appeal, construction, finish, design, and originality. If you want your quilt hung properly, please attach a 4” sleeve to the back of the quilt - at the top.
DEPARTMENT RULES:
1. Quilts and quilted items are judged on appeal, construction, finish, design and originality.
2. If you want your quilt hung properly please attach a 4” sleeve to the back of the quilt – at the top.
3. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded in all Classes.
4. Review general rules.
CLASS A: QUILTS - LARGE BED QUILTS CATEGORIES:
King
Full
CLASS B: SMALL QUILTS
CATEGORIES:
Throws
CLASS C: WALL HANGINGS CATEGORIES:
Large
CLASS D: MISCELLANEOUS CATEGORIES:
1. Wearable Quilted Items
2. Quilted Home Decorations
3. Other Miscellaneous Items
Queen
Twin
Baby, Crib Size
Small
DIVISION RULES:
CHILDREN'S CORNER
2nd grade & younger
1. Completion in this division shall be open to youth, second grade and under.
2. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded in all Classes.
3. Review general rules.
A. BAKED FOODS DIVISION CATEGORIES:
1. Breads 2. Cakes
B. ARTS & CRAFTS DIVISION CATEGORIES:
1. Ceramics
2. Decorations
Candies
Cookies
3. Models 4. Needlework
5. Stenciling 6. Yarn Craft
Pies
7. Refrigerator Magnet
8. Pot Holders 9. Other
C. ART DIVISION CATEGORIES:
1. Acrylic
Crayon
Oil
Other
D. PHOTOGRAPHY E. HORTICULTURE
Water Color
THE BURLESON COUNTY FAIR IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH EXISTS SOLELY TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THE YOUTH OF OUR COUNTY. IN ORDER TO PRODUCE THIS EVENT THE FAIR MUST BE ABLE TO FINANCIALLY MEET ALL OF ITS OBLIGATIONS. ACCORDINGLY, ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE DURATION OF THE FAIR ARE EXPECTED TO PAY AN ENTRY FEE OR BE A MEMBER OF THE FAIR ASSOCIATION AND THEREBY HAVE PAID A FEE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT
Chairman: Lisa Blum
DIVISION: 1. Youth 2. Adult
DEPARTMENT RULES:
1. Specimens in Class 1 will be exhibited in quart jars & on paper plates.
2. Exhibits will be received beginning at 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. on September 27, 2018.
3. Exhibits must be removed between 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. on September 30, 2018. All entries not removed will be destroyed.
4. Each exhibitor will be permitted to enter as many different articles as desired, but not two of the same article in the same class.
5. Judges will not award a prize to any unworthy exhibit, and, the decision of the judges will be final.
6. The committee reserves the right to remove any and all undesirable specimens from the show.
7. All vegetables and farm produce must be home grown.
8. All ornamental items must be owned at least 90 days prior to show date.
9. Review general rules.
CLASS 1: HORTICULTURE CATEGORY 1:
4 apples
6 apricots
6 artichokes
1 quart beans, green
1 quart beans,yellow
1 quart beans, pinto
1 quart beans, lima
4 beets
1 quart blackberries
1 quart blueberries
6 brussel sprouts
1 head cabbage,white
1 head cabbage, red
1 cantaloupe
6 carrots
1 bunch celeriac
1 bunch celery
1 quart cherries
6 chives
3 cucumbers
1 cushaw
3 egg plants
6 figs
4 garlic
3 bunches grapes
1 head lettuce, bib
1 head lettuce , misc.
1 head lettuce, salad bowl
1 honey dew melon
6 leeks
4 onions, yellow
4 onions, white
4 onions, red
1 Parisian melon
6 parsnips
6 peaches
4 pears
6 peppers, bananas
6 peppers, cayenne
6 peppers, green bell
6 peppers, jalapeno
6 peppers, ornamental
6 peppers, red bell
4 persimmons
6 plums
4 pomegranates
6 potatoes
1 quart okra
1 quart peas, crowder
1 quart peas, cream
1 quart strawberries
1 quart peas, purple
1 quart peas, black-eyed
4 shallots
3 squash. acorn
3 squash, butternut
3 squash, crooked-neck
3 squash, hubbard
3 squash. white scalloped
3 squash. zucchini
3 sweet potatoes
4 tomatoes
CLASS 2: FIELD CROPS
6 ears popcorn
6 ears Indian corn
6 ears field corn
2 gourds
6 heads hegari
6 heads maize
3 cotton boll
1 pumpkin
1 quart dried black-eyed peas
1 quart peanuts
1 quart any field crop seed
1 sunflower head
1 watermelon
CLASS 3: FALL HARVEST DECORATIVE DISPLAY
No larger than 2’ x 2’. Any grouping of crops harvested in the fall. Example: wheat , corn, grain sorghum tied together for display
CLASS 4: HORTICULTURE
1 dozen eggs, brown
1 dozen eggs, white
1 quart pecans or other nuts
1 quart any kind of nut
CLASS 5: UNUSUAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
Any unusual crop or horticultural product produced on the farm
FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT DIVISION
CLASS 1:
This exhibit consists of anything produced on the farm. Example: Corn, nuts, cheese, pickles, eggs, etc. Attention will be given to the number of items and arrangement of display. Each exhibit will receive Blue, Red, or White ribbons. Exhibits will be judged for First, Second, and Third places in the division. Grand and Reserve will be awarded to First and Second places.
CLASS 2:
Fall Harvest Display - No larger than 2’ x 2’
Any grouping of crop harvested in fall. Example: Wheat, corn, grain, sorghum, bound for display,
ORNAMENTALS DIVISION
DIVISION: Adult and Youth
CLASS A: FOLIAGE POTTED PLANTS
(Remove dead or damaged foliage and exhibits should be in clean containers) CATEGORIES
1. Airplane
2. Artillery Plant
3. Asparagus Fern
4. Begonia
5. Boston Fern
6. Caladium
7. Chinese Evergreen
8. Coleus
9. Copper Plant
10. Croton
11. Dracaena
12. Dumb-cane
13. English Ivy
14. Fishtail Fern
15. Fiddleleaf Fig
CLASS B: POTTED FLOWERING PLANTS
(Must be in bloom) CATEGORIES
1. African Violet (Single or Double)
2. Begonia (Any Variety)
3. Bougainvillea
4. Geranium
5. Hibiscus
CLASS C: CACTI & SUCCULENTS
(May be in ornamental containers) CATEGORIES:
1. Aloes
2. Cabbage Head
3. Cacti Collection (5 or more varieties)
4. Christmas Cactus (5 or more varieties)
5. Cobra Plant
16. Ivy
17. Joseph’s Coat
18. Lace Fern
19. Maidenhair Fern
20. Miscellaneous
21. Palm
22. Pedilanthus
23. Peperomia
24. Philodendron
25. Pineapple Plant
26. Rubber Plant
27. Sansevieria (Dwarf & Regular)
28. Sword Fern
29. Wandering Jew
6. Miscellaneous
7. Ornamental Pepper Plant
8. Shrimp Plant
9. Bromeliad
10. Chrysanthemum
6. Hen & Chick
7. Jade Plant
8. Succulent Collection
9. Miscellaneous
CLASS D: CUT SPECIMENS
(Specimens MUST be exhibited in plastic bottles and MUST be in place by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018. No leaves in water and only one stem per specimen.)
CLASS E: FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
CATEGORIES:
1. Fresh Flowers
2. Artificial/Silk Flowers
3. Dried Flowers
CLASS F: SHRUBBERY
(Grown for attractive foliage, color or berry – specimens MUST be exhibited in plastic bottles and MUST be in place by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017, and should be in a spray from 17" to 24")
Snook EEA (Adult)……………………… Most Educational & Best of Show
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN EACH YEAR.
Director - Dennis J. Gaas
This year’s top applicant will receive the Junice Baldwin Memorial Scholarship of $1500
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Scholarship applications will be accepted without regard to socio-economic level, race, creed, color, religion or national origin .
BASIC APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactorily complete the requirements for a high school diploma in the spring of the current year.
Plan to attend a Vocational/Technical school, accredited College or University or Military.
Meet the minimum entrance requirements for the educational institution of their choice.
Must have been a participant in the Burleson County Fair for at least three (3) years.
CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT:
The following material must be submitted for the Burleson County Fair Association scholarship. Scholarship application
A High School transcript for the first three and one-half years.
A brief narrative about yourself. (Goals, why specific career was selected, plans for future, etc.) No more than two pages, 8 I /2 x 11, double spaced. Three letters of recommendation.
Proof that applicant meets the Basic Applicant Requirements as stated above.
Date and sign the application and submit, postmark no later than April 6, 2018 to the Burleson County Fair Association at the address below.
Burleson County Fair Association | P.O. Box 634 Caldwell, Texas 77836
Applications are available from the Burleson County Fair, County Extension Office, any Agriculture Science Instructor or School Counselor.
Winners of scholarships will be determined by the following:
2017 SCHOLARSHIPWinners
CALDWELL
Dalton Armstrong
Rylee Bowers
Jorden Beran
Daleigh Drgac
Dennis Engelmann
Kyle Gaar-Humphreys
Haley Hallford
Stephen Hancock
Madison Hodges
Abigail Homeyer
Dylan Jennings
Levi Monroe
Madison Morton
Trevor Perry
SNOOK
Maloria Vacha Wade Vajdak
SOMERVILLE
Dalton Sparks
COUNTY FAIR
2017 CAKE AUCTION BURLESON
EXHIBITOR NAME BUYER
Colby J. Ferrell US Health Advisors
Rowdy Smith Doonan & Lyday Insurance
Brycen Suehs Evers & Sons, Inc.
Hadleigh R. Novosad Dennis & Gina Engelmann
Ava Fry US Health Advisors
Brett E. Withem SPJST District 1 – Donnie Victorick
Joy Baldwin Home & Ranch Real Estate
Harrison Novak Evers & Sons, Inc.
Ryan Roehling Prosperity Bank
Caleb See Rocking G Oil Company
Justin B. Hruska, II Evers & Sons, Inc.
Hagan W. Sebesta Coufal Prater Equipment
EXHIBITOR NAME BUYER
Gauge Faust C & H Building Construction Inc.
Brenden McClosky C & H Building Construction Inc.
Jewel Jarrott Phyllis & Thomas Tietjen
Caroline G. Supak Delores (Dee) Boedeker
Layne Tharp Wine & Roses
Dillon Narro Susan Skrabanek Insurance
Sierra R. Sebesta Citizens State Bank
Tyland Lackey Wine & Roses
Carolyn Doonan C & H Building Construction Inc.
Katrina LaCaze Rocking G Oil Company
Samantha Evans Rocking G Oil Company
Donna Svec Wine & Roses
FAIR Queen Contest BURLESON COUNTY
Chairman
- Susan Skrabanek | Director - Theresa Schoppe Committee - Jennifer Piwonka, Taylor Muzny, Hannah Kovar, Tammi Skrhak, Bailey Brinkman, Carlee See and Tammy Novosad
The Fair Queen Contest is a long standing tradition at the Burleson County Fair. Although the criteria for the queen contest has evolved over the years, these hard working young ladies are tasked with promoting the Burleson County Fair and also perform the duty of selling advanced fair memberships. Fair Queen Contestants are selected by local schools, organizations and/or businesses within Burleson County. These Contestants compete for the prestigious title of Burleson County Fair Queen as well as scholarships given by the Burleson County Fair Association.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A FAIR QUEEN CONTESTANT
1. Contestants must be a single female, never married or had a marriage annulled. She must be a sophomore, junior or senior at the time of the contest and reside in Burleson County. She must be a member in good standing in either 4-H, FFA or FCCLA and have a Fair Project for the 2018 fair. The contestant is now and has always been a female.
2. Contestant is not now, nor has ever been pregnant. The contestant is not the adoptive parent of a child.
3. Contestant has never been charged with or convicted of a felony offense. There are no adjudications presently pending against her.
4. Contestant must have a float entry in the Burleson County Fair Parade. Float themes will be determined and selected so there are no duplicate float themes.
5. Contestants will be required to sell fair memberships. All contestants will be required to sell a minimum of $500 in individual memberships to qualify as a queen contestant. Contestant must sell a MINIMUM of 100 memberships to qualify for one of the scholarships awarded by the Burleson County Fair Association. Each contestant will be rebated a total of $2.00 for each membership sold. Rebated amounts will only be paid out upon BCFA receiving an acceptance letter from an accredited institution of higher education. The check will be made payable to the contestant. All proceeds shall be disbursed within two years of graduation from high school.
6. Hair and make-up for the contest should be age appropriate.
7. Contestants must attend all practices, pre-contest events and rehearsals unless excused, in advance, by the contest director and chairman.
8. Any official reports of misconduct or unsportsmanlike behavior of a contestant or parent may result in disqualification.
9. The Burleson County Fair Queen Contest has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY. This includes but is not limited to the use of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, pregnancy, etc. In the event a situation arises, the contestant/Fair Queen will be notified of our knowledge of the situation and could be asked to relinquish their title, sash, trophy and other awards, including forfeiture of any and all scholarship funds.
10. Contestants will use extreme caution and are encouraged to make certain there are no unseemly photos such as and not limited to alcohol, tobacco, illegal actions or lewd activities that the Burleson County Fair Association deems inappropriate on any social media pages. This includes written comments. This is part of the ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY. By not deleting said photos or comments, you could be asked to withdraw from the contest or relinquish the title.
11. The contestants will abstain from public displays of affection (with boyfriends) during fair week.
The Burleson County Fair Queen Contestants compete in several categories, earning points by advance membership sales, stage presence, two on-stage interview questions and a biography.
POINTS ARE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:
Total Ticket Sales = 50 Points
Three Judges scores (50 points / judge) to include:
· Stage Presence = 10 points /judge
· Interview Question #1 = 10 points/judge
· Biography = 15 points/ judge
· Interview Question #2 = 15 points/judge
Maximum Total of 200 Points. The contestant with the highest total score will be crowned Burleson County Fair Queen. Contestants agree that the decision of the judges is FINAL.
RESPONSIBILITIES/GUIDELINES OF THE FAIR QUEEN AND CONTESTANTS
· The winning contestant will serve as the official ambassador of the Burleson County Fair and must attend all functions that are required as designated by the Fair Queen Committee.
· The Fair Queen and contestants are required to attend and help out at the Commercial Heifer Sale and the Youth Auction.
· The Fair Queen will be required to take pictures with all winners in the livestock and creative living divisions. She will be required to be present for all judging events as well as other events sponsored by the Fair Association. She will also represent Burleson County at Go-Texan festivities and at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as well as any request by other organizations and fair functions.
· The Burleson County Fair Queen will also be required to be present to crown the BCFA Fair Queen at next year’s fair queen ceremony.
· During the year of the Fair Queens reign, the Fair Queen must conduct herself in a professional manner.
· No awards that were won at the current year’s Burleson County Fair will be worn while exhibiting projects at the fair. This includes crowns, buckles, and sashes. Fair Queen and contestants will NOT wear their crown or sashes while selling their projects.
· If for any reason should the Fair Queen not be able to fulfill her duties in accordance to these rules and regulations, she shall relinquish her title and all awards (including scholarships) and the 1st Runner Up shall be named Fair Queen and duly authorized to perform in this capacity for the remainder of the reign.
· Once a contestant has been crowned Burleson County Fair Queen, she is ineligible to run for the position in the future.
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR SPONSORS Queen Contest
TIARAS - THE COTTAGE
SASHES – BRAD & TAMMI SKRHAK
FLOWERS – COUNTRY BLOSSOMS
TROPHIES – WINE & ROSES; CITIZENS STATE BANK
QUEEN BUCKLE - METROPOLITAN WATER CO., L.P.
HIGH POINT TICKET SALES BUCKLE – SLOVACEK’S SAUSAGE COMPANY
QUEEN MEAL – SARGENTO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
RAFFLE DONATION – ROCKING G OIL COMPANY
RAFFLE DONATION – CANERON J. SCHLUENS, LLC
2018 BURLESON COUNTY FAIR QUEEN
Queen - Grace lewis
1st Runner Up - Emily Jennings
2nd Runner Up - Karli Shupak
3rd Runner Up - Lani Pieper
2018 BURLESON COUNTY LITTLE MISS
Little Miss Jenna Hibbeler
Chairman: Susan Skrabanek | Director: Theresa Schoppe Committee -Jennifer Piwonka, Taylor Muzny, Hannah Kovar, Tammi Skrhak, Bailey Brinkman, Carlee See and Tammy Novosad
I . Contestant must be 4 years of age by the day of the Little Miss Contest to compete, but not have reached their 5th birthday.
2. The contestant and a parent or guardian must attend the mandatory informational meeting to participate in the Little Miss Contest.
3. Contestant must live in Burleson County or have a parent or guardian who lives in Burleson County.
4. Little Miss winner is required to be at all Burleson County Fair activities the remainder of the fair week and for their term as Burleson County Little Miss.
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR
Little Miss Contest Little Miss Contest
SPONSORS
TIARAS - THE COTTAGE
SASHES – BRAD & TAMMI SKRHAK
FLOWERS – COUNTRY BLOSSOMS
TROPHIES – WINE & ROSES; CITIZENS STATE BANK
LITTLE MISS BUCKLE - RICKY AND KARA MANTEY
LITTLE MISS MEAL- PIZZA HUT
T-SHIRTS - BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS
FLOAT - C&H BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INC.
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR PARADE RULES
Directors: Randy Doonan Committee: Beverly Blinka, Joe Baldwin, Cassie Baldwin, Brian Chapman
September 12, 2018 Deadline for all parade entries.
September 22, 2018 All parade entries in place by 9:00 a.m. Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate.
September 22, 2018 Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
Fair Queens will be judged and awarded: lst Place $500.00 • 2nd Place $300.00 • 3rd Place $200.00
A trophy will be awarded to First Place Winners in each of the following categories: Civic Organizations • Youth Organizations • Schools • Businesses
1. NO THROWING OF ANY CANDY, TOYS, BALLOONS, ETC. FROM ANY PARADE ENTRIES ALLOWED.
2. All officials will provide their own vehicles and banners.
3. All entries must be identified by sign or banner with the themes of floats on the sides and the organization name on the rear.
4. All participates must conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
5. Only actual parade entries shall be on the parade route and line-up area.
WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE TO RECEIVE THEIR TROPHIES ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 DURING THE LITTLE MISS AND FAIR QUEENS CONTEST
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR
2017PARADE Winners
SCHOOL: CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL HONEYBEES
BUSINESS: KICE’S ELITE DANCE CENTER
CIVIC: CALDWELL MAIN STREET
YOUTH: DISTRICT 1 SPJST
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RESERVE CHAMPION STEER
Exhibitor: Hadleigh R. Novosad
Buyers: Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
RESERVE CHAMPION SWINE
Exhibitor: Barrett A. Spacek
Buyer: Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
GRAND CHAMPION STEER
Exhibitor: Kaitlin M. Schroeder
Buyer: J x J Ranch & JMF Landworks
GRAND CHAMPION SWINE
Exhibitor: Kyleigh M. Hruska
Buyer: Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
GRAND CHAMPION LAMB
Exhibitor: Colby Rutherford
Buyer: Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
GRAND CHAMPION GOAT
Exhibitor: Colby Rutherford
Buyer: Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
RESERVE CHAMPION LAMB
Exhibitor: Garrett V. Tittle
Buyer: Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
RESERVE CHAMPION GOAT
Exhibitor: Cameron Rutherford
Buyers: Phillips & Luckey Co., Inc.
GRAND CHAMPION BROILER
Exhibitor: Cullen Sablatura
Buyer: Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
HEAVIEST BROLIER
Exhibitor: Morgan Becka
Buyer: Evers & Sons, Inc.
PICTURED RIGHT:
RESERVE CHAMPION BROILER
Exhibitor: Lani Pieper
Buyer: Marvin & Martha Kacer
GRAND CHAMPION TURKEY
Exhibitor: Tyland Lackey
Buyer: Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
RESERVE CHAMPION TURKEY
Exhibitor: Rylee S. Flanagan
Buyer: Rocking G Oil Company
GRAND CHAMPION RABBIT
Exhibitor: Alexis G. Macik
Buyers: J x J Ranch and JMF Landworks
GRAND CHAMPION BREEDING HEIFER
Exhibitor: Kaitlin M. Schroeder
RESERVE CHAMPION RABBIT
Exhibitor: Colleen M. Kovar
Buyer: Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
RESERVE CHAMPION BREEDING HEIFER
Exhibitor: Grace Fritcher
GRAND CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFER
Exhibitor: Preston Supak
Buyer: Glen Supak
RESERVE
CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFER
Exhibitor: Collin Burgess
Buyer: Randy & Elaine Doonan
AG MECHANIC CHAMPIONS
Ag Mechanic Group – Grand Champion: Caldwell FFA – Matthew Hancock, Thomas Berry, Hunter Blaha, Luke Skrabanek
Ag Mechanic Group – Reserve Champion: Caldwell FFA –Matthew Hancock & Jack Gruber
Grand Champion: Exhibitor: Matthew Hancock Buyer: Evers & Sons, Inc.
Reserve Champion: Exhibitor: Madison Meyers Buyer: Evers & Sons, Inc.
2017 SUPPORT
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
Sponsors
Metropolitan Water – Grand Champion Exhibitor Jackets
Metropolitan Water – Reserve Champion Exhibitor Satchel Bags
UBEO – Copiers
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. – Cooling fans
Groce Home and Auto – Soft Drinks & Water For Auctions
Creative Awards – ½ Class Winner Awards
Small Farm Innovations – ½ Class Winner Awards
Coufal-Prater – John Deere Gators & Tractor
Farm Bureau - Caps
Rob’s Fun Center – ATV’s
Kawasaki of Caldwell – Kawasaki Mules
Ricky’s Catering/Mantey Country – Pre-Sale Brunch/Judges and workers meal
Bryan We Rent It – Light Towers
Bobcat of Brazos County – ATV’s/Tractor
Caldwell Livestock Commission – Facilities
Germania Insurance/Garland Jaecks – Bottled Water
Phil and Sharon Livengood – Square bales of hay
Lamar Kovar – Square bales of hay
Tractor Supply – 90 bags Shavings
KTEX 106 – Advertisements
City of Caldwell
Burleson County Commissioners
Roots & Shoots – Your Vitamin Department – Carnival Buddy Passes
Adams Extract Vanilla – Creative Living Baked Food Awards
Campbells Portable Buildings – Donated Portable Building
Republican Party of Burleson County – Gospel Concert
Wildhorse Resources – Entertainment
Thanks to the Caldwell FFA and Burleson County 4-H for serving refreshments during the auctions.
4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Provides an educational activity to evaluate livestock
Chairman: Keith Schroeder | Committee: Rhonda Schroeder
Saturday, September 29
Registration
DATE AND SCHEDULE:
Livestock Judging Contest Begins
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Awards Presentation (Official placing and reasons will be given immediately following the Livestock Judging Contest)
Registration Fee: Free (subject to change at the discretion of the chairman and committee)
Tabulation: Contest committee & volunteers
GENERAL RULES:
1. Only Texas 4-H and FFA members may enter as individual contestants (no teams).
2. Divisions: The contest will be divided into 3 age divisions (based on age at contest date).
3. Contestants must be bona fide 4-H or FFA members and certified as such at registration to be eligible for the contest.
4. Contestants will be allowed eight (8) minutes per class: seven (7) minutes to judge and one (1) minute to move. There will be at least one questions class.
5. No oral reasons for this contest.
6. Bring two (2) #2 pencils and a manila folder and clip board.
THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED:
7. There will be no cheating allowed. Anyone caught cheating will be removed from the contest immediately and disqualified.
8. The decisions of the contest officials are final.
9. Results: The contest results, as announced, will be final.
2018 BURLESON COUNTY FAIR
CHILDREN’S PET SHOW
Registration of pets:
Beginning at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Dance pavilion at the Fairgrounds. Pet show begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.
RULES:
1. All entries are subject to the Burleson County or attending school in the County can enter in the pet show.
2. Any person, 18 and under, living in Burleson County or attending school in the County can enter a pet in the pet show.
3. Young exhibitors (second grade and under) must be accompanied by an adult.
4. Pets must be on a leash or cages. Pets must be owned by the exhibitor or person in the immediate family.
a. Dogs and Cats:
i. Rabies vaccination certification for animals 4 months old or older must be available for presentation during registration.
ii. Dogs six weeks and older must be vaccinated parvovirus.
5. Classes are open to dogs, cats, birds, costumed pets and miscellaneous pet entries.
6. Prizes of trophies and ribbons will be awarded.
7. The drawing for a bicycle and other prizes is open to any and all children attending the pet show.
8. One pet per exhibitor.
THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS:
The Amherst House
ArmstrongCaperton & Co
Brazos Valley Mobile Vet Service
Broesche Cattle Co.
Burleson County 4-H
Caldwell Veterinary Clinic
Danny Koeth, CPA
Evers and Sons
Maresh and Sons Equipment
Summit Pump and Safety, Inc.
Rockin’ Mc Rustin Furniture & Home Décor
TLC Photography & Walmart – Caldwell Store
CHILDREN’S PET SHOW ENTRY FORM
Chairman: Marsha Kocurek | Committee: Emily Dawson and Crystal Faust
Date: September 29, 2018 – Registration: 9:30 a.m.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. – Location Dance Pavilion
Entry Form Exhibitor Name: __________________________________________________
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Release of all other livestock
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR LIVESTOCK DIVISION
LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT: Pete Scarmardo
AUCTION COMMITTEE
YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION
CHAIRMAN - Carl Herrmann
DIRECTOR - Dennis J. Gaas
COMMERCIAL HEIFER AUCTION
DIRECTOR - Dennis J. Gaas
MARKET STEER DIVISION
CHAIRMAN - Milton Charanza, Jr.
DIRECTOR - Dennis J. Gaas
COMMITTEE - Jeff Baldwin, Randy Doonan, Mitchell Charanza, Crystal Baldwin
MARKET SWINE DIVISION
CHAIRMAN - Joe Dillard
CO-CHAIRMAN - Ed Savage
DIRECTOR – Jason Neuendroff
COMMITTEE - Randy Berryhill, Danny Loehr, Gerald Loehr, Wayne Drgac, Clayton Hildebrand, David Paul, Kenton Lilie, Keith Eldridge, James Faust, Brad Bowers, Brian Chapman, Michael Supak, Justin Hruska
MARKET LAMB DIVISION
CHAIRMAN - Mary & David Cass
DIRECTOR - Stacy Stefka
COMMITTEE - Frank & Joy Monroe, Kevin & Brittany McManus, Laramie Cass, Tyler Monroe, Levi Monroe, Dusty Tittle, Hannah Kovar, Coy Casss
MARKET GOAT DIVISION
CHAIRMAN - Trey Rutherford
DIRECTOR - Stacy Stefka
COMMITTEE - Mike Kaatz, David & Mary Cass, James Baldwin, Gary & Bridget Sebesta, Karrie Rutherford, Brent Sears, Eric Boniol and Steve & Julie Kauvar
POULTRY DIVISION
CHAIRMAN - Beverly Blinka
DIRECTOR - Ricky Mantey, Jr.
COMMITTEE - Donnie Blinka, Kara Mantey, Russell & Rhonda Bentke, Patrick Mantey, Victor and Michelle Mendez, Chris Smith
IN MEMORY OF RICKY MANTEY, SR.
RABBIT DIVISION
CHAIRMAN - Chris Beasley
DIRECTOR - Leann Chmelar
COMMITTEE - Boelden Chmelar, Jennifer Parker, Tracey Cavin, Weldon Coker, Cody Cavin, Carol Coker, Dale Mott, Crystal Faust, Lindy Beasley
JUNIOR BREEDING BEEF HEIFER SHOW
CHAIRMAN - Karen Gaas
DIRECTOR - Dennis Gaas
COMMITTEE - Jason Gaas, Curtis Schoppe, Theresa Schoppe, Travis Schoppe, Jeff Baldwin, Crystal Baldwin
COMMERCIAL HEIFER DIVISION
CHAIRMAN - Charles Doonan
DIRECTOR - Davy Lockhart
COMMITTEE - Carolyn Doonan
Craig Shupak, Curtis Shupak, Phil Shupak, Bruce Alford, Carl Herrmann, Roger Broesche, Shawn Fryrear, Jeff Perry, Dwayne Faust, Bradley Suehs, Brad Balcar, Brad Blaha, Brad Novasad
IN MEMORY OF BILLIE JOE SHUPAK
GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES
The Burleson County Fair Association reserves to its officers and Board of Directors the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations, and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard to or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the Fair. The management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules as its judgment may seem fit and advisable.
THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BURLESON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION.
1. All exhibitors must be a member of a Burleson County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, attend 5 4-H Club or FFA Chapter meetings between September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018, and be in good standing with their respective club or chapter. Any incoming FFA member who has not been a member of 4-H must have approval by the Agricultural Science teacher. It is the responsibility of the FFA advisors and AgriLife Extension agents to inform the Burleson County Fair Association whether an exhibitor has met this requirement or not. Missed meetings can be made up according to the guidelines set by your FFA Chapter or Burleson County AgriLife Extension office.
2. Exhibitors must have owned and fed their animals since tag in date (except Poultry and Rabbit exhibits). All entries must be submitted on official entry blanks at time of tag in or order. All exhibitors are required to provide their social security number at time of entry, and to use the name listed on their social security card as the name on their entry card.
3. Competition will be open to Burleson County 4-H or FFA members only.
4 Every precaution will be taken to protect all articles entered, but in no case will the Burleson County Fair Association or any director chairman, or worker be responsible for loss, damage, theft, or breakage or for other forms of loss.
5. Entry fees will be charged as follows: Market Animals, Poultry & Rabbits, Ag Mechanics…………… $10.00
Heifers
6. Livestock are not to be removed from stalls except for water, leading about for exercise, or washing, except by special permission from that chairman in charge.
7. Exhibitors will be required to keep their space and stalls in a clean condition by removing filth and litter and placing the same in a designated area where the management may move it with ease. No bedding hay will be allowed in the livestock buildings. Violation of this rule will result in a $100 fine. The money will be deducted from sale proceeds if available. If the fine is not paid, there will be a one year suspension of the exhibitor from the fair.
8. All exhibitors will abide by the parking rules established by the Burleson County Fair Board of Directors. V.I.P. passes only.
9. Each exhibitor must feed, bed, care for, and groom his animal or poultry exhibit during the entire fair. All stalls must be cleaned before 9:00 a.m. each morning.
Evening feedings should be completed by 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday night of the Fair evening feeding should be completed by 5:30 p.m. The committee chairman must approve any exceptions. Violation of this rule will result in a $100 fine. The money will be deducted from sale proceeds if available. If fine is not paid, there will be a one year suspension of the exhibitor from the fair.
10. All non sale steers, hogs, lambs and goats will be picked up between 9-10 a.m. Saturday, September 29th. Broiler exhibitors shall leave one (1) broiler in each assigned coop (pen) after judging and shall take home all other broilers. The broiler remaining at the fair shall be released on Sunday, September 30, 2018. On Sunday, September 30, 2018 poultry and rabbit divisions will be released between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., all other livestock will be released at 10:00 a.m. and must be removed by 12:00 p.m. of that same day, except by approval of the committee chairman. Violation of this rule will result in a $100 fine. The money will be deducted from sale proceeds if available. If the fine is not paid, there will be a one year suspension of the exhibitor from the fair.
11. If an animal has no competition in a class, the judge will award a ribbon depending on what the animal merits unless otherwise specified.
12. Exhibitors must be present at the auction sale and sell their own item unless permission is granted by that particular department chairman. Exhibitors must pick up sale order numbers prior to the sale from the Division Chairman.
13. The decision of the judge shall be FINAL. Any interference with Judge will result in disqualification or removal from fairgrounds.
14. PROTEST - for breeding and market classes.
a. All protest must be in writing and accompanied by a $150.00 cash or cashier’s check deposit, which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. Such protest shall state plainly the cause of the complaint or appeal and must be delivered to the chairman immediately following the occasion for such protest.
b. Protests against the Judge’s decision will not be accepted by the management and the decision of the Judge shall be FINAL.
15. Any questions, complaints, protests or concerns within a committee must be taken through the proper chain of command. They include: committee chairmen, director in-charge, livestock superintendent then fair board of directors.
16. The Fair Executive Committee will review all violations and has final authority on all disputes.
17. All livestock that are found to be infected with or exposed to any contagious disease will be removed from the show grounds immediately.
ATTENTION: USE OF DRUGS
The use by non-veterinarians* of animal drugs of other substances in any manner other than in accord with the labeling approved by FDA is a violation of federal law. Exhibitor and Exhibitor’s parents and/ or guardians agree that: (1) they are absolutely and completely responsible persons for the care and custody of their animals, (2) the Burleson County Fair Association shall be entitled to disqualify any exhibitor whose animal tests positive for any drug, even if the exhibitor and the exhibitor’s parents or guardians are
innocent of any wrongdoing and did not administer the drug, (3) the drug test results of the testing laboratories are final and binding upon the exhibitor and the exhibitor’s parents and/or guardian. Even if the source of the drug is unknown, the Burleson County Fair Association shall be entitled to disqualify the exhibitor. *Abuse of the extra-label privilege by the veterinarians is unethical and is subject to serious consequences such as license revocation.
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
All exhibits are under the control and direction of the Burleson County Fair, but the Burleson County Fair Association is not responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any consequential or any other loss, injury or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from, any animal or article exhibited by him and for its description as given in the catalog, and shall indemnify the Burleson County Fair Association against all 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, or arising out of, or in any way connected with such exhibition of any of the animals so exhibited.
ANIMAL/EXHIBITOR DISQUALIFICATION
To foster fair competition, to provide a level playing field and to protect the safety of food, the showing of unethically fitted livestock, livestock of any ineligible age for exhibition in the class entered, and/or animals being administered unapproved drugs is strictly prohibited. Additionally, any animal that has been administered a drug that is FDA approved for its species is subject to disqualification if that animal tests positive for that drug upon arrival at the Fairgrounds. All animals must remain free and clear of all drug and chemical residues while on Fairgrounds.
UNAPPROVED DRUG USE
The showing of any animal that has been administered during its life any quantity of any unapproved drug, chemical or medication is strictly prohibited. Such drugs include, but are not limited to, any diuretic, unapproved growth stimulant or other unapproved medication. Unapproved means not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for slaughter animals including animals that may be destined for human consumption.
APPROVED DRUG USE
If an animal has been administered a drug that is FDA approved for its species, sufficient time must have passed so that the animal does not test positive for that drug upon arrival at the Fairgrounds. Animals must remain free and clear of all drug and chemical residues while on the Fairgrounds. Please note that elimination time (the time it takes for no drug residue to be found in the system) is generally longer than the labeled withdrawal time for most approved drugs.
ANIMAL INSPECTION
As condition for participation in the Fair, exhibitor must agree to submit any animal entered by the exhibitor for inspection. Exhibitor agrees to have such animal submitted to any test requested by the Fair. Exhibitor also agrees that the opinion reached by the Fair or its officials as to whether such animal is unethically fitted or over age shall be final and binding without recourse against the Fair or any of its officers. Further, the Fair specifically reserves the right to have tissue, blood or urine laboratory analysis made on any animal entered for competition. The conclusions reached by the laboratory shall be final and binding without recourse against the Fair or any of its officers. An exhibitor of an animal that is found to be unethically fitted, over age,
and/or testing positive for any drug or medication or unapproved chemical may forfeit all rights and privileges to exhibit livestock in the future at the Fair.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT
If an animal requires emergency treatment while on Fairgrounds, only a licensed veterinarian will be allowed to administer any drug, chemical or feed additive. An exhibitor may choose a licensed veterinarian other than the official Fair veterinarian, but the official Fair veterinarian MUST be notified in advance and he/she MUST be present. Animals which are administered treatments with a withdrawal or extended elimination time period will be disqualified from competition. Furthermore, The Official Fair Veterinarian, in agreement with Fair Management, reserve the right to treat any animal if, in the opinion of the Official Fair Veterinarian, it is in the best interest of the animal’s health and well-being to be treated. If the Official Fair Veterinarian administers treatment to an animal, and therefore uses any medication that does not meet the appropriate withdrawal and/or elimination time, the animal will be determined ineligible for completion.
TREATMENT COST
All treatment costs are the responsibility of the exhibitor. The Burleson County Fair Association reserves the right to condemn and/or disqualify any animal, either live or slaughtered, found in violation of the use of drugs, chemicals or feed additives as described above and the exhibitor will forfeit all auction sale and/or premium money if the animal is disqualified. If an animal(s) is disqualified for testing positive and/or the carcass condemned at slaughter, the class placing will not change. An exhibitor of animal producing a sample having a quantity of drug residue of any kind may forfeit all rights and privileges to exhibit livestock in the future at the BCF.
*1st Offense - Loss of premium money and auction proceeds, Failure to surrender these may/will result in 1 year suspension.
*2nd Offense - Rule #1 plus suspension of 1 year from participating in BCF
*3rd Offense – Rule #1 and exhibitor will be banned from future participation.
21. Feeding medicated feed to market animals and poultry after the withdrawal period has expired is not permitted. All feed must be fed in accordance with the withdrawal period.
22. Registration papers for breeding beef heifers must be presented to Division Chairman as proof of ownership.
23. Showmanship awards will be presented to the top showman of the Steer, Swine, Lamb, Goat, and Heifer Divisions. Winners will be selected on the merits received for fitting and showing their own animals during their respective judging events.
24. It will be left up to the sale order committee to make up the sale order list.
25. The highest placing animal within the specific market divisions must sell.
26. The highest placing livestock project must sell unless exhibitor requests change in person with the division committee chairman by 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 28, 2018. All release forms must be turned in to the fair office, Friday by 1:00 p.m.
27. Animals not qualifying for the Auction must be picked up between 9-10 a.m. Saturday morning, or they will go to the floor buyer.
28. All livestock, poultry, and rabbit exhibits will be checked in with that division chairman according to the schedule listed in Livestock Rule Book. Stall assignments will be made by the committee chairman. Livestock Divisions with weight requirements will be weighed one time only including any Division with a weight back rule.
29. If an exhibitor has two or more animals showing at the same time, a qualified Burleson County 4-H or FFA exhibitor will be allowed to serve as a substitute exhibitor.
30. All market animals and Jr. Breeding Beef Heifers will be fitted and groomed by exhibitors, parents, family members, Burleson County 4-H Leaders, Vo-Ag Instructors, County Extension Agent.
30a. No market animals will be allowed to be clipped or sheared on fair grounds. No blow dryers to be used on market animals.
30b. No change of the color pattern of the market animals by painting or dyeing will be allowed.
31. Each division will formulate a list of judges that is agreed on by that division committee. List will be taken before BCFA Board of Directors for approval by February 1, 2018, and the judge confirmed by March 1, 2018. No judge or sifter shall be a Burleson County resident or related to any exhibitor showing at the Burleson County Fair or any other interest that is deemed a conflict by the Burleson County Fair Board Directors.
32. Mandatory: Thank you notes to the Buyer of exhibitor animals, buckles, premium money and any other sponsored item, will be given to 4-H Leaders or Advisors in a stamped, addressed unsealed envelope. BCFA will mail the thank you notes to the Buyers. Thank you notes must be handwritten in twenty (20) words or more and received by November 1, 2018. When money is available and thank you notes received, the BCFA will make checks available to Exhibitors.
FAILURE TO SUMBIT “THANK
YOU” LETTERS BY DECEMBER 1, 2018, WILL RESULT IN THE FORFEITURE OF THE EXHIBITORS PROCEEDS, AND MONIES WILL BE DONATED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
33. All checks left more than 90 days from date of issue become the property of the Burleson County Fair Association and will be applied to the scholarship fund.
34. Only pictures to be taken with buyers during the Livestock Sale shall be the pictures of the exhibitors with the buyer of the grand and reserve champions in each division. All other pictures may be taken during and after the sale.
35. No Awards that were won at the 2018 Fair will be worn while exhibiting projects at the fair. This consists of crowns, ribbons, sashes and belt buckles.
36. Poultry and rabbits that are not of show quality will be sifted at time of check in and will be sent home immediately and not eligible for sale. All other market animals will be sifted for market quality at the time of weigh in. Sifted animals are not eligible for sale.
37. Showmanship exhibitors will come back with their own animal. Showmanship divided by Senior Showmanship 14 and over and Junior Showmanship 13 and under.
38. Exhibitors must show their own animals unless approved by committee chairperson. EXCEPTION: poultry and rabbits.
39. No pets allowed on fairgrounds during Fair, except to assist handicapped people or while participating in pet show Saturday morning.
40. IF BUYER REPORTS TO BCFA ABOUT A REQUEST TO CHANGE A DESTINATION OF BOUGHT ITEM TO BENEFIT THE SELLER, THE SALE PROCEEDS WILL BE WITHHELD FROM EXHIBITOR AND DONATED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. NO HARASSMENT OF BUYERS.
NO TRAVEL TRAILERS, CAMPERS, LIVESTOCK TRAILERS OR TRAILERS WITH LIVING QUARTERS WILL BE ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS OR SADDLE CLUB GROUNDS AFTER TUESDAY NIGHT.
41. All market animals must comply with USDA regulations for transportation, slaughter, country of origin statement, and no feeding of animal byproducts at time of tag-in and entry!
The Burleson County Fair is a non-profit organization which exists solely to promote the educational opportunities of the youth of our county. In order to produce this event the fair must be able to financially meet all of its obligations. Accordingly, all persons entering the fairgrounds for the duration of the fair are expected to pay an entry fee or be a member of the fair association and thereby have paid a fee. No exceptions.
TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Post Office Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966
The Burleson County Fair Association will abide by the current rules and regulations governing county fairs and expositions, set by the Texas Animal Health Commission, for all livestock and poultry.
Consult with the Livestock Superintendent, Livestock Division Directors, Agri-Life Extension Agent,
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION RULES
DIRECTOR: Dennis J. Gaas
1. All exhibitors must be a member of a Burleson County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, attend 5 4-H Club or FFA Chapter meetings between September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018, and be in good standing with their respective club or chapter. Any incoming FFA member who has not been a member of 4-H must have approval by the Agricultural Science teacher. It is the responsibility of the FFA advisors and AgriLife Extension agents to inform the Burleson County Fair Association whether an exhibitor has met this requirement or not. Missed meetings can be made up according to the guidelines set by your FFA Chapter or Burleson County AgriLife Extension office.
2. An individual may have only one sale through the auction. There will be no limit on the number of sales per family. EXCEPTION! All grand and reserve champions will be allowed to sell in the youth livestock auction.
3. Grand and Reserve Champion of each division must sell through the auction.
Other sale eligible animals must sell or be subject to $1000 withdrawal fee, from the auction with prior approval of the division chairman.
4. The number of items eligible for the Youth Livestock Auction are as follows: 18 STEERS • 20 LAMBS • 36 PENS OF BROILERS • 60 GOATS 60 HOGS • 8 TURKEYS • 60 PENS OF RABBITS
5. All steers, market hogs, market lambs and goats will be sold by the head; and rabbits and poultry will be sold by the pen.
6. Buyers will be requested to pay the night of the sale.
7. No individual financial donations will be accepted on livestock, poultry or rabbit exhibits. Donations will be accepted and will be distributed equally in that particular division to increase the value of all items in that division. This applies to the youth livestock auction only.
8. Only animals donated back to the Fair Association will be cared for after the sale.
9. There will be a sale fee charge of five (5) percent on all animals sold through the Fair Auction. In order to comply with the national law on the Beef Check-Off, two dollars will be deducted from the sale of each steer sold.
10. Sale order will be determined by the judge as follows: TURKEYS - TOP 8 • GOATS - TOP 10 IN EACH CLASS • STEERS - TOP 18 RABBITS - TOP 60 PENS • LAMBS - TOP 5 IN EACH CLASS BROILERS - TOP 36 PENS • SWINE - TOP 10 IN EACH CLASS
11. All livestock, poultry, and rabbits will be sold in order of placing beginning with the Grand and Reserve Champion animals.
12. Exhibitors must be present at the auction sale to sell their own item unless permission is granted by that particular department chairman. Failure to comply with this rule will result in loss of sale. Exhibitors must pick up sale order numbers prior to the sale from the Division Chairman.
13. All broilers, turkeys and rabbits will be processed by the exhibitor and promptly deliver to the buyer within two weeks unless directed differently by the buyer. If a buyer of broilers, turkeys or rabbits reports to BCFA that buyer was not contacted by exhibitor on the processing of the project, sale proceeds may be withheld from exhibitor and donated to scholarship fund.
14. Final destination of all livestock will be determined by the buyer the night of the sale. There will be no exceptions to these rules. If destination not declared by buyer, item goes to the floor buyer.
15. All animals purchased by the floor buyer will be loaded on his truck only. No private treaty trades will be allowed on the fairgrounds. Violations of this rule will result in a $500 fine. The money will be deducted from sale proceeds if available. If the fine is not paid, there will be a one year suspension of the exhibitor from the fair.
16. Any animal not shown or disqualified from showing is not eligible for the Youth Livestock Auction but may be eligible for Supplemental Sale.
SUPPLEMENTAL AUCTION RULES
1. The supplemental sale allows 4-H and FFA members who did not make the youth
livestock auction to sell one item. (No animals taken through the show ring.)
2. An individual is not required to sell items in the supplemental sale.
3. Exhibitors must be present at the auction sale to sell their own item unless permission is granted by that particular department chairman. Failure to comply with this rule will result in loss of sale.
4. A maximum price received by the exhibitor will be determined by the lowest selling animal within their respective division in the Youth Livestock Auction.
5. No financial donations will be accepted on supplemental sale items.
6. The sale order will be the same as in the youth livestock auction.
7. There will be a sale fee charge of 5% on all animals sold through the supplemental sale.
8. All broilers, turkeys and rabbits will be processed by the exhibitor and delivered to the buyer, unless directed differently by the buyer.
9. Final destination of all livestock will be determined by the buyer the night of the sale. There will be no exceptions to these rules. If destination not declared by buyer, item goes to the floor buyer.
10. All animals purchased by the floor buyer will be loaded on his truck only. No private treaty trades will be allowed on the fairgrounds. Violations of this rule will result in a $500 fine. The money will be deducted from sale proceeds if available. If the fine is not paid, there will be a one year suspension of the exhibitor from the fair.
11. Any animal not shown or disqualified from showing maybe eligible for the supplemental sale.
AG MECHANICS
Director: Cassie Baldwin | Chairman: Wes Hancock Committee: Don House, Joe Baldwin, Justin House, Russell Bentke, Fritz Steenken, Davy Lockhart, Jason Neuendorff, Kyle Skrabanek, Tyler Monroe, Colton Lilie
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members to display projects constructed as part of their Agricultural Mechanics Experience programs. To promote the development of skills in agriculture mechanics through competition. To recognize individual and group accomplishments in the area of agricultural mechanics. To provide an opportunity for the public to develop an appreciation of this important phase of 4-H and FFA youth programs.
RULES:
1. All Agricultural Mechanics Projects are subject to BCFA General Rules and Regulations.
2. All projects must have been constructed by the exhibitors’ own efforts. Group entries may be constructed by multiple individuals or as a class project in school. Adult supervision is encouraged, but fabrication, construction, and/or painting of the project by adults is prohibited.
3. All projects must be clean, painted or treated, and in a presentable condition even though they may have been used.
4. In order for a project to be eligible for a blue ribbon, exhibitors must submit a narrative summary of the construction of the project, a blueprint or drawing, photographs showing the exhibitor(s) performing the construction, and a bill of materials with each project entered.
5. Before and after photos, a description of service performed, photos showing the exhibitor(s) performing the service, and a bill of materials is required to be submitted with restored tractors. Other documentation may be provided at the exhibitor’s discretion.
6. A project can be exhibited only one time at the Burleson County Fair.
7. Projects may have been individually or group constructed, and may be individually or chapter owned.
8. Individual entries that receive a blue ribbon are eligible to sell in the Youth Livestock Auction on Saturday Night provided the exhibitor does not have a youth livestock market entry. There will be a maximum of 10 Ag Mechanics projects in the sale as ranked by the judges. There will be a sale fee charge of 5% on all Ag Mechanic projects sold through the Fair Auction.
9. All entries must be entered with the committee chairman by : September 7, 2018.
10. Projects must arrive on the grounds on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, between 8-10 a.m. between 8-10 a.m. All entries must be checked in with the committee chairman or his designee by 10 a.m. Judging is Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10 a.m.
11. The exhibitor(s) must be present during the judging to present their projects and to discuss their project with the judges. Projects must be presentable for the public each evening from 4-8 p.m.
12. Every precaution will be taken to protect the projects entered; however, all exhibitors must agree that the BCFA, Members of the BCFA Board of Directors, or members of the BCFA Ag Mechanics Committee will not be held responsible for any losses or damages to projects.
13. The BCFA reserves the right to display projects as space allows. It is possible that larger projects may be displayed at an alternate location.
14. Projects will be judged on the following:
a. Workmanship & Finish 30 points
b. Design & Degree of Difficulty 30 points
c. Materials Used & Practicality 20 points
d. Documentation & Showmanship 20 points
15. Projects will be released on Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m.
DIVISION:1. Individual 2. Group 3. Tractors
CLASSES:
1. Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
Hay Equipment
Spraying Equipment
Mounted and Pull-Type Tractor Equipment
Hydraulic Equipment
Shop Equipment
Truck, Tractor, and Agricultural Equipment or Accessories
2. Livestock Handling Equipment Classes:
Gates and Panels
Squeeze Chutes and Restraining Equipment
Trim Chutes, Blocking Stands, Livestock Crates
Head Gates
Feeders
Other Livestock Equipment
3. Trailer Classes:
Small Utility
Small Stock
Utility and Implement Trailers
Stock Trailers
Multi-Bale Trailer
4. Home Convenience/Recreation:
Barbecue
Picnic Table
Other Home Convenience
Recreation Projects
5. Tractors
MARKET STEER DIVISION
Chairman - Milton Charanza, Jr. | Director - Dennis .J. Gaas Committee - Jeff Baldwin, Randy Doonan Mitchell Charanza, Crystal Baldwin,
RULES:
1. All steers will be weighed and divided into three uniform weight classes with a minimum of three animals per class. If less than 9 head, there will only be two classes.
2. The top 18 in division will be sold at the auction and sale order determined by Judge.
3. Judging of steers will be Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
4. Premium money will be paid for the top 4 places in each class: $10.00, $8.00, $6.00, and $4.00 respectively; the Grand Champion Banner and Buckle: and the Reserve Champion - Pennant and Buckle. If additional funds are available, it will be added to the premium money.
5. Each exhibitor will be allowed to purchase and feed no more than two (2) steers. Steers must be fed and fitted to specifications of General Rules.
6. All steers must be between a minimum weight of 1,000 pounds and a maximum weight of 1,400 pounds, with a 15 pound tolerance on both the minimum and maximum weight at final weigh in. Steers will only he weighed once.
7. All steers are subject to a 5% weigh back based on the actual weigh-in weight. The first and second placing steers in each class will be weighed back by Fair officials. If the first or second steer are weighed out, the third placing steer will be moved up and will also be weighed. One steer will be randomly drawn by Fair officials from the remaining steers in each class, to be weighed. If a steer is weighed out, the steer will be placed in the supplemental sale.
8. All steers must be clipped so that the hair is no more than 1/4" in length prior to entering the fairgrounds. Hair will be checked for length at weigh-in. If any hair is longer than permitted, steer will be sifted.
9. Steers must be dehorned. Recommended show cut.
10. Parents or other adults will not be allowed to assist the exhibitor in the ring during judging. Committee member only allowed in ring.
11. No pumping of liquids into steers will be allowed on fairgrounds.
12. Exhibitors will be required to keep their space and stalls in a clean condition by removing filth and litter and placing the same in a designated area where the management may move it with ease. No bedding hay will be allowed in the livestock buildings. Violation of this rule will result in a $100 fine. The money will be deducted from sale proceeds if available. If the fine is not paid, there will be a one year suspension of the exhibitor from the fair.
13. Any steer found in violation of the Official Livestock Rules after weigh-in will be disqualified from the show. This division is subject to the Burleson County Fair Association General Rules and Regulations and the Livestock Department Rules and Regulations.
14. Steer Tag-In/Check-In:
A. March 29, 2018 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration & Entry
B. September 25, 2018 6:00 p.m. Must be stalled 7:30 p.m. Fair - weigh in & sifting
Tag in will be at fairgrounds.
MARKET SWINE DIVISION
Chairman - Joe Dillard | Co-Chairman - Ed Savage | Director – Jason Neuendroff Committee - Randy Berryhill, Danny Loehr,Gerald Loehr, Wayne Drgac, Clayton Hildebrand, David Paul, Kenton Lilie, Keith Eldridge, James Faust, Brad Bowers, Brian Chapman, Michael Supak and Justin Hruska
RULES:
1. Exhibitors will be required to feed and care for their animals until released by the chairman of the swine committee.
2. Feed and water troughs must be provided by exhibitors.
3. Pens will be required to be clean.
4. Exhibitors must show their own animals.
5. Barrows and gilts may be shown.
6. A maximum of 4 hogs may be tagged in and no individual will be allowed to exhibit more than 2 market hogs. Family entries will be permitted.
7. Ownership and ear tag numbers must be submitted to the committee chairman prior to swine weigh in.
8. Any clipping of market hogs must be done prior to entering the fairgrounds.
9. Market hogs will be tagged in and entry fee to be paid on Saturday, June 16, 2018, between 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Burleson County Fairgrounds. If a hog loses a tag it is the exhibitor's responsibility to notify the chairman immediately.
10. Swine must be checked in with the division chairman by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Hogs will be weighed and sifted only one time upon arrival by the swine committee. Judging will be at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2018.
11. Market hog weight classes: Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6
Six weight classes will be established by the committee to divide the hogs as equally as possible among those entered.
* If additional funds are available, it will be added to the premium money.
12. The top 10 hogs in each class will be sold.
13. Swine weight limits: Minimum -230 pounds; Maximum -280 pounds. There will be a three (3) pound tolerance on both the minimum and maximum weight. Hogs must be clean at time of weigh in.
14. Sifted hogs must be removed by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
15. No oil or oil based products allowed for grooming of swine.
16. All swine must have permanent identifying ear notches prior to swine tag-in.
MARKET LAMB DIVISION
Chairman: Mary & David Cass | Director: Stacy Stefka Committee: Dusty Tittle, Kevin & Brittany McManus, Laramie Cass. Coy Cass, Frank & Joy Monroe, Tyler Monroe, Levi Monroe, Hannah Kovar RULES:
1. A maximum of 4 lambs may be tagged and no individual will be allowed to exhibit more than two market lambs at the show. Family entries will be permitted.
2. All lambs must weigh a minimum of 90 pounds at the Fair. There will be a three pound tolerance allowed on the minimum weight. Although there is not a maximum weight limit for lambs, the judge will select lambs for placing, based on the size demanded by packers and consumers.
3. All lambs will be weighed in and sifted one time only on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
4. Weight classes will be determined by number of lambs checked-in, not to exceed four classes.
5. Wethers or ewe lambs may be exhibited.
6. Market lambs will be judged Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
7. All market lambs must be slick shorn prior to entering the fairgrounds.
8. Top 5 lambs in each class will sell at the auction.
9. Premium money will be $10.00, $8.00, $6.00, and $4.00 for the first four places and a Banner and a Buckle for Grand Champion and a Pennant and a Buckle for Reserve Champion. If additional funds are available, it will be added to the premium money.
10. Market lambs will be tagged in and entry to be paid on Thursday, June 14, 2018 between 5:307:00 p.m. at the Burleson County Fairgrounds. Wethers must be castrated by this date.
11. Ownership and ear tag numbers must be submitted to the committee chairman prior the lamb weigh-in and sifting.
12. Exhibitors must control lambs at time of showing. It is up to the discretion of judge or chairman to remove uncontrollable animals from the show ring.
13. Sifted lambs must be removed by 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
MARKET GOAT DIVISION
Chairman: Trey Rutherford | Director: Stacy Stelka Committee: Mike Kaatz, David & Mary Cass, Gary & Bridget Sebesta, Karrie Rutherford, James Baldwin, Steve & Julie Kauvar, Eric Boniol and Brent Sears
RULES:
1. Goats will be handled with a collar, chain, halter or lead rope less than 12 inches.
2. All goats must be dehorned or tipped.
3. Market goats must weigh no less than 60 pounds and no more than 120 pounds. There will be a three pound tolerance allowed on the minimum and maximum weight. All goats will be weighed one time only with no collars, halters, sweats or lead ropes.
4. The market goats must be trained to lead.
5. Wethers and does may be shown. It is open to any and all goats and crosses.
6. Goats will be tagged in and entered on Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Burleson County Fairgrounds. Wethers must be castrated by this date.
7. Market goats will be judged on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 12:00 noon.
8. A maximum of four market goats may be tagged in and no individual will be allowed to exhibit more than two goats at the show. Family entries will be permitted.
9. Six weight classes will be established by the committee to divide the goats as equally as possible by the number of goats.
10. Premium money will be:* 1ST PLACE - $10.00 • 2ND PLACE - $8.00 • 3RD PLACE - $6.00 • 4TH PLACE - $4.00
* If additional funds are available, it will be added to the premium money.
11. Ownership and ear tag numbers must be submitted to the committee chairman prior to the goat weigh-in and sifting.
12. Top ten goats in each class will sell and will be determined by judge.
13. All goats must be slick shorn prior to entering the fairgrounds with no more than 3/8 inch hair above the hock.
14. Sifted goats will be removed by 10:00 p.m. - on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
15. Goats will be free of any health or skin disease.
16. No bedding material allowed in goat pens.
POULTRY DIVISION
CHAIRMAN: Beverly Blinka | DIRECTOR: Ricky Mantey, Jr.
COMMITTEE: Donnie Blinka, Kara Mantey, Patrick Mantey, Victor and Michelle Mendez, Chris Smith, Russell and Rhonda Bentke IN MEMORY OF RICKY MANTEY, SR
BROILERS:
1. All entries in the category must conform to the rules and regulations specified under the general rules.
2. All poultry will be sifted at the time of entry by a qualified sifter. Each exhibitor can bring a pen of three (3) birds and two (2) spare birds to the sift. Sifted birds must be removed by 8:30 a.m. September 28, 2018. Spare birds stay at vehicle.
3. The chairman or an assistant will attend the cooping. No change of exhibit from one coop to another will be allowed except by permission from the chairman of the department.
4. Each exhibitor will be responsible for the proper feeding, caring of their exhibits, and removal of shavings.
5. Each bird must weigh a minimum of 4 pounds. There is no maximum weight limit.
6. Market poultry exhibits must have been owned by the exhibitor from the start of the feeding period.
7. Broilers must be ordered at the mandatory poultry meeting to be held on March 27 or June 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Expo Center. All birds will be wing banded. Exhibitor will order in lots of 25 birds and a maximum of 2 lots (50 birds). Exhibitor can only show birds out of their assigned wing ban numbers. Broilers will be distributed TBA at the Expo Center from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Entry fees will be paid at this time. No refunds on ordered birds. A parent or guardian must be present. BCFA is not responsible for lost wing bands.
8. A pen of broilers shall consist of three (3) birds. A maximum of two (2) pens may be entered per exhibitor but only one pen may be sold through the auction.
9. Sifting/Judging will be held at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018. Broilers must be in line by 7:30 a.m. Judging will start at the end of the turkey show.
10. Each exhibitor must be present for the judging or notify the division chairman of the person designated to handle his pen of broilers during the judging.
11. The top 36 pens of broilers will be sold.
12. Exhibitors selling market poultry in the youth auction will be responsible for processing and delivering them to the buyer within two weeks.
* If additional funds are available, it will be added to the premium money.
14. Poultry meeting will be held during the year. All exhibitors must make the Tuesday March 27th or June 12th meeting at the Expo Center. Meeting can be attended by either or both parents or exhibitor.
15. If a buyer of broilers reports to BCFA that buyer was not contacted by exhibitor on the processing of the project, sale proceeds may be withheld from exhibitor and donated to the scholarship fund.
16. Broiler exhibitors shall leave one (1) broiler in each assigned coop (pen) after judging and shall take home all other broilers. The broiler remaining at the fair shall be released on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
HEAVIEST BROILER:
1. Must not be from pen of broilers checked in to show.
2. Exhibitor may bring only 1 broiler for opportunity to win.
3. Broilers will be weighed during broiler check in only.
4. Buckle and jacket will be given to Heaviest Broiler winner.
5. Proceeds from sale of Heaviest Broiler will go to scholarship fund.
TURKEYS:
1. Must be ordered on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Exhibitor can order a maximum of 20 turkeys.
Turkeys will be wing banded. Exhibitor can only show birds that are assigned by the bird wing bands. Turkeys will be distributed on TBA at the Expo Center at 4:00 p.m. Entry fees are to be paid at this time. No refunds on ordered birds.
2. All turkeys will be sifted at time of entry by a qualified sifter. Each exhibitor can bring 3 hens and two spares to the sift. Shifted hens must be removed immediately following the poultry show.
3. A maximum of two (2) pens may be entered per exhibitor.
*If additional funds are available, it will be added to the premium money
4. Turkeys with fowl pox will be eliminated from the show and sale.
5. The top eight turkeys will sell through the auction.
6. All entries in the category must confirm to the rules and regulations specified under the general rules.
7. The chairman or an assistant will attend the cooping. No change of exhibit from one coop to another will be allowed except by permission from the chairman of the department.
8. Each exhibitor will be responsible for the proper feeding, caring of their exhibits, and removal of shavings.
9. Market poultry exhibits must have been owned by the exhibitor from the start of the feeding period.
10. Sifting/Judging will be held at 6:30 a.m. and judging to follow on Friday, September 28, 2018.
11. Each exhibitor must be present for the judging or notify the division chairman of the person designated to handle their turkeys during the judging.
12. Exhibitors selling market poultry in the youth auction will be responsible for processing and delivering them to the buyer within two weeks.
13. Mandatory meeting to order turkeys will be Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Expo Center. Meeting can be attended by either or both parents or guardian and exhibitor.
14. If a buyer of a turkey reports to BCFA that buyer was not contacted by exhibitor on the processing of the project, sale proceeds may be withheld from exhibitor and donated to scholarship fund.
15. Turkey exhibitors shall leave their highest placing (1) turkey in coop (pen) after judging and shall take home all other turkeys. The turkey remaining at the fair shall be released on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 7:00 -10:00 a.m.
RABBIT DIVISION
Chairman: Chris Beasley | Director: Leann Chmelar | Committee: Boelden Chmelar, Jennifer Parker, Tracey Cavin, Carol & Weldon Coker, Dale Mott,Crystal Faust, Lindy Beasley
MARKET RABBITS: The show is governed by the latest ARBA rules
1. All rabbit exhibitors must attend one of the mandatory meetings scheduled for Wednesday April 18, 2018 and Monday May 7, 2018 at the Expo Center. Meetings start at 7 p.m.
2. Each exhibitor may show two pens of 3 fryer rabbits each weighing between 3.5 and 5.5 pounds. Rabbits cannot be over 70 days of age.
3. Fryer rabbits may be purchased but must be owned by August 23, 2018.
4. Rabbits must all be of the same breed or will be disqualified at weigh in.
5. All rabbits must be tattooed and entry fee paid on August 23, 2018, at the Burleson County Fairgrounds at 5:30.
6. A maximum of 18 rabbits per exhibitor can be tattooed.
7. Exhibitor must bring a towel or carpet to place your rabbits on during tattooing.
8. All rabbits will be tattooed in the right ear.
9. Rabbit check-in is on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Exhibitors may start arriving at 7 a.m. to place your rabbits in their assigned pens. All rabbits must be in their assigned pen by 7 p.m.
10. Sifting will start at 3 p.m. and will be randomly called in rows from your assigned pens.
11. One alternate rabbit per pen. Any additional rabbits brought to the fairgrounds will be inked before your pens are weighed.
12. All rabbits will be sifted at time of entry by a qualified sifter.
13. Buck teeth, ear cankers, sore hocks, ruptures, broken tails etc. are cause for sifting.
14. Diseased rabbits will be disqualified.
15. Rabbits will be weighed only once.
16. No substitutions allowed after sifting. Sifted rabbits will be inked.
17. All sifted rabbits will need to be removed from the rabbit area by conclusion of check-in.
18. Exhibitor agrees to allow Extension Agents, Ag Teachers or Committee member to check rabbits at any time without prior notice.
19. Judging will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 beginning at 7 a.m. The top sixty pens of fryer rabbits will be sold at the auction.
20. Exhibitor is only allowed to show their assigned ear tattoo.
21. The Grand Champion will receive a banner and a buckle. The Reserve Champion will receive a pennant and a buckle. Premium awards will be given to the top four places. If additional funds are available, it will be added to the premium money.
22. Auction will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2018.
23. Exhibitors selling pens of fryer rabbits in the auction, will be responsible for processing and delivering them to the buyer within two weeks.
24. Rabbit check out will be on September 30, 2018 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Taking rabbits prior to checking out on September 30th will result in a fine of $100.
25. If a buyer reports to BCFA that they have not been contacted by the exhibitor on the processing of the project, sale proceeds may be withheld from exhibitor and donated to scholarship fund.
JUNIOR BREEDING BEEF HEIFER DIVISION
Chairman: Karen Gaas | Director: Dennis Gaas
Committee: Jason Gaas, Curtis Schoppe, Theresa Schoppe, Travis Schoppe, Jeff Baldwin, Crystal Baldwin
RULES:
1. Health papers are required as according to Texas Animal Health Commission. This division is open to all 4-H and FFA members with registered beef heifer projects or ABC and AOB heifers in Burleson County.
2. Entries will be checked in with the division chairman by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
3. Heifers must be registered in the records of their respective breed association in the name of the exhibitor. Exhibitors must have registration certificates for each animal available for inspection at check-in. Copies of scramble heifer papers will be accepted, PROVIDING THE OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION FROM THE SCRAMBLE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION IS PRESENT WITH THE REGISTRATION PAPERS, VERIFYING THAT THE HEIFER IS A SCRAMBLE HEIFER.
4. Cattle entered in this show must be born on or after March 1, 2016 .
5. The judging will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018.
6. Premium and Ribbons:
1ST PLACE - $10.00 • 2ND PLACE - $8.00 • 3RD PLACE - $6.00 • 4TH PLACE - $4.00
7. Ribbons will be awarded to places 1-4 in all classes. Banners and belt buckles will be awarded to Grand Champion and Reserve Champion winners.
8. Classes are as follows:
1. Junior heifer calves born after January 1, 2018
2. Senior yearling heifers born October 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
3. Summer yearling heifers born July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017.
4. Junior yearling heifers born April 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017.
5. Early Senior yearling heifers born January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017.
6. Late Senior Yearling heifers born October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
7. Heifers and cows calved March 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016.
9. Health papers are required as according to Texas Animal Health Commission.
10. No fans will be allowed in aisles or alley ways.
11. Entries due August 23, 2018.
12. Exhibitors will be required to keep their space and stalls in a clean condition by removing filth and litter and placing the same in a designated area where the management may move it with east. No bedding hay will be allowed in the livestock buildings. Violation of this rule will result in a $100 fine. The money will be deducted from premium proceeds if available. If this not paid, there will be a one year suspension of the exhibitor from the fair.
13. No feed or water buckets are to be left in the stalls except during morning and evening feeding periods.
14. The committee will classify any heifer as ABC or AOB for our show only. Heifers will need to be classified by a three man committee before the entry deadline on August 23, 2018.
15. No tranquilizers or pain killers may be administered to any heifer after being checked into the fairgrounds. Any exceptions must be approved by the committee.
JR. BREEDING HEIFER SPONSORS:
Washington Animal Clinic
Joe Baldwin
Citizens State Bank
Weaver’s Refrigeration
Strickland Funeral Home
Bud Cross Ford
Gooseneck Trailer Mfg. Co. Inc.
Producer’s Cooperative, Inc.
Lillian Crnkovic – Income Tax and Bookkeeping Services
COMMERCIAL HEIFER
CHAIRMAN - Charles Doonan | DIRECTOR - Davy Lockhart COMMITTEE - Carolyn Doonan, Craig Shupak, Curtis Shupak, Phil Shupak, Carl Hermann, Roger Broesche, Jeff Perry, Shawn Fryrear, Dwayne Faust, Bradley Suehs, Brad Balcar, Brad Blaha, Brad Novosad
$10.00 per head entered Due at Heifer Validation All consignment fees used for premiums ENTRY FEE
$30.00 per pen
Due at Heifer Validation
Heifer release OCT. 4, 2018
Barn Clean up
HEALTH PAPERS
Fees will be deducted from sale proceeds COMMISSION 6% sale commission will be deducted from sale proceeds
INTRODUCTION: This project is not a part of the junior livestock division, therefore, 4-H & FFA members can sell in this program as well as in the junior livestock auction. (Example: you can sell a pen of heifers in addition to a swine, lamb, broilers, rabbits, steer, turkey or goat). However, exhibitors must abide by the general junior livestock division rules.
RULES:
1. All exhibitors must be a member of a Burleson County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, attend 5 4-H Club or FFA Chapter meetings between September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018, and be in good standing with their respective club or chapter. Any incoming FFA member who has not been a member of 4-H must have approval by the Agricultural Science teacher. It is the responsibility of the FFA advisors and AgriLife Extension agents to inform the Burleson County Fair Association whether an exhibitor has met this requirement or not. Missed meetings can be made up according to the guidelines set by your FFA Chapter or Burleson County AgriLife Extension office.
2. One pen of heifers may be shown per exhibitor.
3. Commercial heifer entries are highly encouraged to come from producers in Burleson or surrounding counties.
4. All junior Commercial Heifer entries will be validated at the Caldwell Livestock Commission on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 8:00 -12:00 noon. There will be a consignment fee of $10.00 per head and an entry fee of $30 per pen due at validation.
5. Commercial heifer entries must be less than two years of age at validation. Any heifer with eruption of adult incisors will not be allowed to enter. THIS WILL BE DETERMINED BY A LICENSED VETERINARIAN.
6. All heifers must be Brucellosis calfhood vaccinated prior to validation. They must have a metal calfhood vaccination tag and/or a legible tattoo in their ear. Heifer’s without vaccination tags and/ or vaccination tattoos in their ear will not be allowed to show. Vaccination of heifers will not occur at validation.
7. A minimum of three and a maximum of five heifers may be weighed in at validation. Each pen of heifers must average 750 pounds per head.
8. In the event an exhibitor’s heifer(s) loses an official BCFA ear tag, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to notify the Commercial Heifer Committee so the heifer(s) can be re-tagged.
9. A pen of three bred heifers must be exhibited for completion. If a heifer(s) are unable to compete, the remaining heifers will be eligible to sell in the sale, but will be ineligible for competition and prize money.
10. All heifers must be dehorned or naturally polled prior to validation.
11. Classes will consist of the following:
a. Brahman X Hereford (F-1)
b. Black Brahman Derivative (3/8-1/2 blood Brahman cross)
c. All Other Breeds
12. Heifers will be classified at validation by a classifier designated by the committee. If all heifers in a pen do not meet classifications for the class, heifers will be shown as AOB.
13. Heifers cannot be added or switched after validation on April 14, 2018
14. Heifers must be palpated and Brucellosis tested on September 15, 2018 from 8:00-12:00 noon at the Caldwell Livestock Commission by firm approved by BCFA
15. Exhibitors are required to submit a completed record book by 7:00 pm on September 25, 2018. Each record book will be judged and the exhibitors will be interviewed to determine placing. Exhibitor interviews will be on September 27, 2018 at 9:00 am. Interviews will be divided into two classes, Junior (13 and under) and Senior (14 and up). Interview times will be randomly selected. Any scheduling requests must be made in writing and attached to record book cover prior to turn in deadline. Interviews are required for all exhibitors.
16. Heifers will be checked in on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 3-7:00 pm at the Burleson County Fairgrounds.
17. Pen heifers will be judged on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 9:00 am
18. Since this is a terminal show, all bred heifers must sell in the Commercial Heifer Sale on Friday September 28, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Heifers will sell as a group with the number of heifers times the bid price being the amount received. A 6% sale fee will be deducted from each sale.
19. Feeding, watering, and cleaning of heifer pens are the sole responsibility of the exhibitor upon check-in on Sept. 25, 2018 until release on September 30, 2018.
20. The committee has the right to sift or reject any heifer for defects or injuries, upon check-in at the BCFA fair.
21. In order to comply with the national law on Beef Check-Off, two dollars ($2.00) will be deducted from the sale of each heifer.
22. All heifers must comply with Texas Animal Health Commission rules governing entry in the Burleson County Fair. Health papers will be provided at palpation by the BCFA.
23. All heifers will be released on Sunday morning, September 30, 2018 from 8-12:00 noon by the Heifer Committee. Payment is due at this time.
24. Barn cleanup day will be October 4, 2018 from 4-7:00 pm. All exhibitors must have stalls cleaned on or before this day unless approved by committee.
25. All heifers entered in this program and sold become property of the buyer and will remain sold.
26. The Burleson County Fair Association and the Commercial Heifer Committee act as agents only for the exhibitors. All guarantees are between buyers and sellers.
27. There will be no harassment of the judges, veterinarians, or classifiers prior to, during, or after the show. The judge will give reasons for the placing and that will be considered adequate explanation of the placing.
28. This program is designed to be educational and beneficial to the youth of Burleson County. Any parent or exhibitor who does not adhere to the rules pertaining to the Commercial Heifer Show may be banned for a period of one (1) year from exhibition in the program.
29. Premiums will be set according to monies available.
30. The Commercial Heifer Committee reserves the right to amend these rules with approval of the Executive Committee of the Burleson County Fair.
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR
JR. BREEDING BEEF HEIFERS
Sr. Showmanship Madalyn Reed
Jr. Showmanship Mackenzie Groce
LAMBS
Sr. Showmanship Laramie Cass
Jr. Showmanship Garrett V. Tittle
GOATS
Sr. Showmanship Colby Rutherford
Jr. Showmanship Cameron Rutherford
STEERS
Sr. Showmanship Joshua F. Urbanosky
Jr. Showmanship Kaden Schroeder
SWINE
Sr. Showmanship Natalie R. See Jr. Showmanship Dyson W. Drgac
AG MECHANICS
Showmanship Madison Myers
THANK YOU METROPOLITAN WATER CO., LP & SCOTT CARLSON FOR SPONSORING
Grand Champion Livestock Exhibitors Jackets and Reserve Champion Livestock Cameo River Ice Chest Stool.
2017 2017 SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPION
GRAND CHAMPION BUYERS
EXHIBITOR
Kyleigh M. Hruska
Tyland Lackey
Matthew Hancock
Alexis G. Macik
Kaitlin M. Schroeder
Colby Rutherford
Cullen Sablatura
Colby Rutherford
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR Winners Buyers
DIVISON
Market Swine
Market Turkeys
Ag Mechanic
Market Rabbits
Market Steers
Market Goats
Market Broilers
Market Lambs
2017 RESERVE CHAMPION RESULTS AND BUYERS:
EXHIBITOR
Barrett A. Spacek
Rylee S. Flanagan
BUYER
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
Evers & Sons, Inc.
J x J Ranch & JMF Landworks
J x J Ranch & JMF Landworks
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
DIVISON BUYER
Market Swine
Market Turkeys
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
Rocking G Oil Company
Madison Myers Ag Mechanic Evers & Sons, Inc.
Colleen M. Kovar
Hadleigh R. Novosad
Cameron Rutherford
Lani Pieper
Garrett V. Tittle
Market Rabbits
Market Steers
Market Goats
Market Broilers
Market Lambs
2017 HEAVIEST BROILER:
Morgan Becka Evers & Sons, Inc.
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
Phillips & Luckey Co., Inc.
Marvin & Martha Kacer
Metropolitian Water Co., L.P.
2017 GRAND CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFERS:
Preston Supak
Glen Supak
2017 RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFERS:
Collin A. Burgess
Randy & Elaine Doonan
2017 YOUTH LIVESTOCK BURLESON COUNTY FAIR Buyers
Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
Evers & Sons, Inc.
J x J Ranch
JMF Landworks
Rocking G Oil Company
Phillips & Luckey Co., Inc.
Marvin & Martha Kacer
Wildhorse Resouce Management Co.
Wine & Roses
Brazos Valley Mobile Vet Service
Choice Safety
US Health Advisors
Somerville Farm & Ranch, Inc.
Summit Pump & Safety, Inc.
Tim Kocian
Becka Construction, LLC
Scarmardo Cattle Company
Zodiac Enterprises
Drgac Fencing
Jack & Shirley Hearne
Pizza Hut
J & B Storage
Michael Krueger
Triple M Storage
Citizens State Bank
Caldwell Country Chevrolet
SPJST District 1 – Donnie Victorick
James Coston
Bud Cross Ford
Danny Koerth, CPA, P. C.
Coufal-Prater Equipment
Dr. Kristel Leubner
Jaecks Insurance Agency
Engelmann Land Services
C & H Building Construction, Inc.
Grimes Co. Steel Supply
Weisse Ranch
Eric & Jennifer Boniol
B & S Welding
Larry Young Paving, Inc.
Alford Oil Company
Slammin 4 LLC
Royal K Ranch
WC Tractor
Drgac Dental
JB Rancho
CC Electric
Don & Jeri Haisler
Daniel & Nancy Griffin
C & H Welding & Fabricating, Inc.
Kocurek Industries
Hi-Tech Septic
Homeyer Feed
John’s Hot Oil
Kevin Supak
A & B Livestock Company
Daisy Dukes BBQ
Jeff & Crystal Baldwin
Thomas Tietjen
Double X Livestock
Ron Sebesta
Sebesta Show Goats
Baldwin Farms
James & Bonnie Baldwin
Lelands of Bryan
Novosad Enterprises, Inc.
Capital Farm Credit
Mark Melson
Home & Ranch Real Estate
Producer’s Cooperative
Edward W. Vajdak
HWY 21 Food Mart – Essani & Jangda Financials, Inc.
Broesche Cattle Company
Ben & Dot Schroeder
Gary & Becky Zwernemann
Lee’s Dozer Service
Urbanosky Construction
Victor Mendez
Rhodes Building Systems, Inc.
Buck Trader
Weavers Refrigeration
G-4, LLC
5-B Services
Spirit of Texas Bank
Lamar Technical Services
Anthony Muzny
Double P A/C & Heat
Z4 Cattle Services
Connie & PatrIck Smotek
Tommy Lee
Burleson County Co-Op
The Amherst House
Equipment Express, Inc.
Caldwell Vet Clinic
Q2-ALS
Brookshire Brothers
Collie Construction, Inc.
Double A Cattle Feeders
Clay Fritcher
Woodson Lumber Company
Jim Stelzig
West Side Ranch
Sammy Brinkman
Hy-Point Energy
Brazos Valley Containers
KTEX 106.1
Caldwell Livestock Commission
John & Dorothy See
Maresh & Sons
Borchard Cattle Company
Matt & Kit Hart
2017 2017 YOUTH LIVESTOCK
Keith & MeganYazzie
Burleson County Title Company
Aaron Flencher
JP’s Taco Express
YOUTH LIVESTOCK
BURLESON COUNTY FAIR BURLESON COUNTY FAIR Buyers Buyers Top
2017 TOP BUYERS: YOUTH LIVESTOCK SALE
Top Buyer -Evers & Sons, Inc.
2nd - Metropolitan Water Co. L.P.
3rd - Wine & Roses
4th - J xJ Ranch & JMF Landworks
COMMERCIAL HEIFER SALE
Top Buyer – Malazzo Farms
2nd – Lamar Technical Services, Inc.
3rd – C & H Building Construction Inc.
4th – J x J Ranch
OVERALL TOP BUYERS IN BAKED GOODS AUCTION
Top Buyer – Wine & Roses
2nd – C & H Building Construction Inc.
3rd – Evers & Sons, Inc.
4th – Rocking G Oil Company
TOP SELLING Grand Champions 2017
Drgac Fencing - Dennis Drgac, Dannie and Marilyn Schmidt, Bud Cross Ford, Novosad and Sons, Terry and Rhonda Floyd, Burleson County Farm Bureau, Drgac Fleet and Ag Service, Shawn and Sunday Fryrear
2017 AG MECHANIC SPONSORS
J & J Transportation
Burleson County Motor Supply
C & H Welding & Fabricating Inc.
Broesche Cattle Co.
Kocourek Industries, Inc.
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Sr. Showmanship
C & H Building Construction, Inc.
Small Farm Innovations, LLC.
Coufal Prater Equipment
BWM Services LP
WRI Tractors
2017 BUCKLE SPONSORS
JR. BREEDING BEEF HEIFERS:
Rhodes Building Systems
Garland & Judy Jaecks-Germania Insurance
Spirit of Texas Bank
Jr. Showmanship………………………………………………………………
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Sr. Showmanship
Jr. Showmanship
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Sr. Showmanship
Jr. Showmanship
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Sr. Showmanship
Jr. Showmanship
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Sr. Showmanship
Jr. Showmanship
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Heaviest Broiler
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Showmanship
Fair Queen
High Point Ticket Sales
Burleson County Saddle Club
MARKET STEERS:
Novosad Enterprises, Inc.
Burleson County Tribune
Brazos Valley Containers
David & Mary Cass
MARKET SWINE:
Family of Jonathan Urbanosky-Jack & Carolyn Howe
SPJST District 1 – Donnie Victorick
Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
Danny Loehr
MARKET GOATS:
Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
Bud Cross Ford
Somerville Farm & Ranch Inc.
Patrick Mantey Family
MARKET LAMBS:
Randy & Rose Berryhill
Homeyer Feed
Don & Jeri Haisler
Double X Livestock
MARKET RABBITS:
E. Murl Bailey, Jr., D.V.M., Ph.D.
David & Terri Armstrong
MARKET TURKEYS:
Reva Towslee Corbett
Orsak Insurance
MARKET BROILERS:
Burleson County Co-Op
Ricky’s Catering/Mantey Country
Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
AG MECHANICS:
Joe & Cassie Baldwin
Jason & Niki Neuendorff
Blinn College
FAIR QUEEN CANDIDATES:
Metropolitan Water Co., L.P.
Slovacek’s Sausage Co.
Little Miss
Ricky & Kara Mantey, Jr.
PREMIUM MONEY SPONSORS
COMMERCIAL HEIFER SPONSORS
Buckle
Buckle
Braford
Black Brahman Derivative
Junior Record Book 1st
Record
Jack & Nita Stifflemire
Junior Record Book 2nd Junior Record Book Milton & Gladys Engelmann
Junior Record Book 3rd Junior Record Book Diamond A Ranch
Junior Record Book 4th Junior Record Book Burleson County Beef & Forage
Senior Record Book 1st
Senior Record Book Capital Farm Credit
Senior Record Book 2nd Senior Record Book Kawasaki of Caldwell
Senior Record Book 3rd
Senior Record Book 4th
Senior Record Book Alford Oil Company
Senior Record Book Burleson County Beef & Forage
High Volume Buyer Hay Ring High Volume Buyer Somerville Feed & Ranch
Use of Auction Barn Tag In & Palpation Caldwell Livestock Commission
