ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT EXHIBIT

DIRECTOR: Bill Roleau, 453-3713

This fascinating look at our agricultural (and household) equipment of yesteryear becomes larger and more varied each year. We have expanded the outside exhibit space for our ongoing demonstrations of threshing, milling, shelling and drag saw operations. This year we are also doing field demonstrations with antique equipment & horses! There is also a large selection of antique tractors and related farm equipment.

Demonstrations will begin at the following times:

11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Outside demonstrations are weather permitting.

SMALL ANIMAL EXHIBIT
Any youth or 4-H member raising livestock or animals other than dairy, sheep, beef animals, llamas, or horses that are not in the shows are urged to exhibit their animals with a display in the children’s barnyard. All animals must be pre-registered with both Martha Seifert in the 4-H office and the Children’s Barnyard Director John Zecher. Please read the section in back of this program book for health requirements, rules and other information on the Children’s Barnyard.
This is an educational building, so each animal or exhibit will need to have a poster or display about your animal project. Small animal exhibit nametags are available thru the 4-H office. Exhibitors should be prepared to spend some time in the petting area also.
ALL ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE BY 8:00 PM Monday and remain on display until 9 pm Saturday.

YOUTH HALL EXHIBITS
SUPERINTENDENT: Louise Bowdish, 545-2280
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
All youth are encouraged to exhibit their talents in the Youth Hall. Any non-profit youth oriented group is invited to display exhibits. Exhibits may be created by groups, clubs or individuals. Articles may be exhibited even if they do not fit into a standard category. All exhibit space must be pre-registered with Martha Seifert, UVM Extension Office, 68 Catamount Park, Middlebury, VT 05753 (or 388-4969), by July 31, 2009.
All exhibits must have been produced, made or grown by the exhibitor(s) in the current year, and are exhibited at the exhibitor’s risk.
ENTRY TAGS: All exhibits will have an entry tag securely attached, filled out by the exhibitor or group/club leader, with age as of 1/1/09 and number of years in the project. Please complete both sides of the entry tag. Tags will be available at the Youth Hall at setup time or can be picked up ahead of time at the Extension Office. Cloverbuds will have separate club tags.

CATEGORY SHEETS: Each group, club or individual will be given category sheets at time of setup. Clubs are requested to list all individual items by category on these sheets to be sure every item gets judged. Cloverbuds will have separate category sheets.
JUDGING: Each article being exhibited will be judged within the assigned club/group exhibit space using the Danish merit system. Points will deducted if items do not have a tag, if tags are not turned over so the judge can not see the members name and if there are no category sheets. Only necessary people will be allowed in the building during judging, No members can remain during judging except for designated teen leaders.
SET-UP: The Youth Hall will only be open from noon to 6pm, Sunday August 2nd to receive exhibits and set up displays. Judging will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday August 3rd. Individual exhibits will be set up within the club exhibit space all at once and left there for the whole fair. There will not be category tables with club exhibit being set up later.
REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS: Any exhibit removed from the Youth Hall prior to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8,2009 will forfeit any premiums awarded to that exhibit. After removing exhibits, the table needs to be dismantled and put away before receiving premiums. Premiums will be available at 9:00 p.m. Saturday and issued to the organizational leader, who will sign for it. The Youth Exhibit Hall will be open from 10am - noon on Sunday for removal of exhibits & premiums available then. If this option is used the Superintendent needs to be notified Saturday night. Any club/group who fails to clear out their exhibit area by noon, Sunday, will forfeit any premium that has been earned by that exhibit.
PARKING PERMITS: If necessary, each club may request one parking permit to enter the grounds to permit easier removal of exhibits from the Hall.
4-H CLUB OR YOUTH GROUP EXHIBIT
Members of a 4-H club, other youth group, or in-school program are expected to enter their articles (other than livestock) as part of a club/group exhibit. The entries will be judged as individual articles, and as an overall club exhibit. Each club/group must pre-register for space needed. The club/group is responsible for creating an attractive exhibit in that space. The club/group name should be displayed clearly. A contact person and phone number should be displayed. Use of a banner of permanent cloth construction (minimum size: eighteen inches wide by twenty-four inches long) is preferred. Do not crowd too much into a small area. Educational table top exhibits will be displayed separately from club exhibits. Separate space is reserved for posters and photographs.
Judging Criteria
• Exhibit attracts and holds viewer’s interest.
• Exhibit tells a story and/or shows accomplishments.
• Quality and workmanship in the exhibit.
• Balanced, creative display.
• Effective use of space.
Premiums: Best of Show Rosette = $25, Blue Ribbon = $12, Red Ribbon = $10

EDUCATIONAL TABLE TOP EXHIBITS
Any 4-H club, project group, other youth group, in-school program or individual youth may prepare educational exhibits. This is an excellent opportunity to show some phase of learning in which you have been involved. Both table top and backboard should be utilized as a 3 dimensional display. A single or series of posters is not an educational exhibit! Items should be secured down so they don’t fall over or blown off by the wind.
Judging Criteria
• Attracts attention and holds interest.
• Conveys message — instructional.
• Displays effective title.
• Displays club/individual name.
• Subject is suitable, timely and important.
• General appearance and workmanship of exhibit.
Premiums: Best of Show Rosette = $20, Blue Ribbon = $8, Red Ribbon = $6
PROJECT BEST OF SHOW ROSETTES Best of Show rosettes will be awarded when deemed suitable in the following project areas: art, clothing, crafts, foods/nutrition, flower arrangements, handiwork, photography, vegetable garden exhibit, woodworking/electrical. Premiums are only awarded to the Best of Show projects.
Premiums: Best of Show Rosette = $10
4-H CLUB/YOUTH GROUP HANDS-ON ACTION EXHIBIT
Any 4-H club/group or individual may prepare an action exhibit showing some phase of the youth program. These exhibits provide an excellent opportunity for you to show the public any outstanding achievement or an activity being done by your program. Exhibit should be interactive with the public either through conversation, music or by actually doing an activity. Be creative! Many project areas can be adapted into this type of exhibit. An on-going exhibit should last approximately one hour at 10:30 a.m. 1:30 or 3:30pm or by special request. These may be done more than once.
Judging Criteria
• Holds interest. • Entertaining or educational.
• Enjoyable and timely subject. • Interactive with public.
• Explanatory material used where needed. • Overall appearance.
Best of Show Rosette = $15, Blue Ribbon= $10, Red Ribbon = $8
ART EXHIBIT
Any piece of work or study consisting of water colors, pen and ink, charcoal, acrylic, oils, sculpture or other artistic medium created by youth may be exhibited. No paint-by-numbers.
CLOTHING/SEWING EXHIBIT
Articles made by the youth — for example: an equipped sewing box, animal garment (like horse blankets), apron, dress, skirt, shorts, blouse, slacks, jumpsuit, coat, quilts, etc. Outfits will be evaluated as one entry.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ITEM
For example: PowerPoint presentation, poster, webpage, computer game or video. Must be easily communicated to the viewer.
CRAFTS EXHIBITS
Any hand-made craft may be exhibited by youth. Precut or preprinted kits are not permitted. Examples of crafts; ceramics, dolls, leather items, jewelry or beads, picture frames, stained glass, clay or plaster, novelties, baskets, pottery, etc.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
Exhibitors may display potted, fresh and/or dried arrangements which have been designed by youth in your own container.
Judging Criteria — Flowers
• Design - including balance, harmony and scale
• Workmanship, Creativity, Choice of container
• Condition of flowers-free from disease and not overmature
FOODS/NUTRITION EXHIBIT
Recipes must accompany items, no mixes permitted. Small entries should be attractively displayed on a paper plate, i.e.: five cookies, three muffins, etc. Examples of exhibits: breads, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, fudge, pies, muffins, nutritional games, etc. Food items may be brought in Monday morning before judging. Clubs need to notify the Superintendent if a food item is to be added to their display.
HANDIWORK EXHIBIT
Handmade handiwork consists of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, tatting, latch hook, & rug hooking. Other items will be considered as crafts.
KITS
Article assembled and finished from a kit.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
All photographic exhibits must be taken by the youth, it must consist of one picture in proper display in frame or a series comprising a study or telling a story. A separate section is set aside for photos. These items still need to be on a category sheet and left with their club display. If there is no club display then the sheets should be turned in to the Superintendent.
VEGETABLE GARDEN EXHIBIT
Garden Basket
Produce from youth gardens should be presented as a variety basket garden exhibit. Produce should be arranged in an attractive container.

Single Vegetable Item-

Exhibit individual vegetables or fruit. Exhibit 4-6 items for small produce, 1–3 for larger produce.

Judging Criteria — Vegetables

• Variety of vegetables exhibited

• Uniformity in size, shape, color and maturity

• Quality — peak condition for eating purposes

• Condition — free from disease, insect damage, cuts, bruises, or growth cracks

Foods, vegetables and flowers used in exhibits must stand the test of time. Exhibits which become unattractive will be removed.

WOODWORKING/ELECTRICAL EXHIBIT

Articles made of wood and/or that use electrical circuitry in their construction may be exhibited in this category. No kits permitted, but pre-cut items will be judged accordingly. Dairy show boxes & Horse tack boxes will be judged while in use during the week. These must be pre-registered to account for scheduling and must be made by member. Check with the Superintendent upon arrival.

AGRICULTURE RELATED OR SCENIC DIORAMA

Don’t let the name scare you. These are models and miniature scene displays arranged on a board with 3 dimensional figures. Maximum size of 2’ x 4’. Must be on a firm base. Examples: a farm scene or layout, garden plots, horse show or sugarbush scene. Please attach a 3 x 5 card with title, brief description of your project, and your name. Be imaginative and creative in your use of materials.

MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT EXHIBITS

Any item that does not fall easily into any of the other categories must be relative to a current 4-H project. There will only be a rosette if an exhibit is deemed very superior.

POSTER EXHIBIT

Posters are to be hung and displayed on the poster display board. Posters may be exhibited from any project area. Examples: 4-H promotion, career exploration, citizenship, horsemanship, health, leadership, foods, dairy, livestock, child care, clothing, shop and handiwork, etc. Minimum size: 14 inches by 22 inches. May be any medium: marker, watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils or collage, but not three-dimensional. Please attach poster entry tag to poster. Posters will be exhibited on the poster display at all times.

Judging Criteria

• General appearance and lettering

• Attracts interest

• Conveys message

• Subject suitable, timely and important.

• Extra points will be given for those done by hand

Premiums - Rosette - $5, Blue Ribbon $2, Red Ribbons $1

CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT CONTEST

Youth may enter an original handmade ornament that will be displayed on a tree in the Youth Exhibit Hall. Ornaments must be created by youth.

Judging Criteria

• Workmanship • Creativity

• Age of exhibitor • Appropriate use of color.

4-H DAIRY CATTLE EXHIBIT
Director: Diane Norris • Superintendent: Robin Severy
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 — 9:00 a.m. — Conformation
Thursday, August 5, 2009 — 9:00 a.m. — Fitting & Showmanship
ENTRY RULES:
CLASS FEE: $2.00 per class for the following (*) classes, Conformation *1 thru *12, Showmanship and Fitting Classes *1 thru *4.
1. 4-H dairy entry blanks and 4-H Dairy Project & Member Record books are due before July 21, 2008. Mail entries to: 4-H UVM Extension, 68 Catamount Park, Suite C, Middlebury, VT 05753-1292.
2. Entry blanks may be obtained at the Middlebury Extension office or from your 4-H leader. Please turn in the State Dairy Show / ESE entry blank at the same time if you plan to attend.
3. All 4-H members need to turn in one (1) Dairy Animal Record Book, which includes all of the animals they will be exhibiting.
4. Cattle must be on the grounds no later than 2:00p.m., Monday, August 3rd. Cattle may leave no earlier than 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8th. Any milking cow may be dismissed Wed. eve, except those who will be showing for either Showmanship or Open Colored Breeds show. One animal must remain for each 4-H member all week.
5. Animals to be exhibited must have been cared for by the exhibitor since May 1, and listed on their current approval forms and/or lease contracts and signed by the Extension representative by April 30th. Exceptions are accepted on agreement of the Board of Dairy Superintendents. State 4-H Dairy Project Rules apply. Past Approval forms must be included for animals over 2 years old.
6. Each animal must be positively identified by an ear tag, registration paper, tattoo or photos as per approval form.
7. All exhibitors and youth showing will be at least 8 years of age as of January 1st of the year of the show and under 19 as of Jan. 1st of the year of the show.
8. All participants must enter both the Fitting &Showing class as well as the Conformation classes. All 4-H members are eligible to participate in all classes. There are Special awards that will be awarded to Addison County 4-H members only.
9. Each 4-H club will be responsible for providing adult supervision at night and reporting to the ‘Board of superintendents’.
10. 4-H members staying overnight must sign in each night and name a chaperone responsible. Under NO circumstances shall a non-chaperoned non 4-H member be allowed to stay overnight in the 4-H area. Camper sites ($100.00) and tent sites (free) will be assigned only after camping registration forms and fees are paid to ACFFD.
11. Judging starts at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4th for Conformation Classes, and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6th for Fitting & Showmanship Classes.
12. Judging will also be done on: Herdsmanship and Sportsmanship, which will be judged continually throughout the week. Appearance of exhibitor, neatness of club exhibit area, Attitude of exhibitor, Cooperation for individual members and clubs, Exhibit equipment and Public Safety. A Club Exhibit Display rosette will be awarded to the club with the best presentation arrangements (decorations, name cards, information).
13. All “Open Dairy Show” entries need to be made as per rules in “Open Dairy Cattle Shows” section and proper fee paid by entry date. There will be no late entries.
14. The 4-H Dairy “Board of Superintendent’s” decisions shall rule. Any conflicts with scheduling need to be addressed to the leaders or superintendents.
15. PREMIUMS: $9.00 = Blue, $7.00 = Red, and $4.00 = White, for the following (*) classes, Conformation *1 thru *12, Showmanship and Fitting Classes *1 thru *4.
HEALTH MANAGEMENT and SAFETY
15. A Universal Dairy Health Form for 4-H Animals must be available for inspection at any time during the show. Animals and their Health papers will be checked before unloading is allowed. ACFD or 4-H reserves the privilege to amend health requirements as the need arises or VT State Health regulations change.
16. HEALTH REGULATIONS:
•Rabies vaccination with veterinarian’s certification to verify the vaccination at least 30 days before the fair begins. Rabies vaccinations are good for only one year.
•Vaccination required for shipping fever (respiratory disease).
•Animals showing any signs, symptoms, suspicions or evidence of any infectious disease, sickness or disorder (including, but not limited to, mange, warts, pinkeye, ringworm, scabies, foot rot) shall be barred from the grounds upon arrival and/or at any time during the show when such is detected.
•Recently calved animals must have passed their placenta and be odor free.
•All animals over 6 months of age must be dehorned and healed. No Horns allowed.
17. Dairy Leaders and Superintendents will inspect animals for diseases and horns.
18. Dairy animals will be located and tied in the 4-H Dairy Building according to instruction of the superintendents and/or the 4-H leader. No animal is allowed out of the stall area without being haltered and under control.
19. 4-H Dairy Barn bedding is furnished. Exhibitors must bring their own hay, grain, and water pails. Wash hoses must be nozzled during use. There will be no water tub.
SHOW PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS:
20. Each 4-H club member should be present to show his/her animal and should not receive help from any person outside the show ring. No one is allowed in the show ring except exhibitors, judge and necessary attendants for safety reasons unless pre-approved by superintendents.
21. In group classes, all animals must be held by 4-H members.
22. All 4-H dairy members are to be in the 4-H barn or at ringside during the 4-H show.
23. The 4-H dairy project is a 4-H member activity. Members ONLY should care and prepare the animal for the show.
24. Show Uniform dress code: white or khaki pants, knee length walking shorts or skirt and white shirt with collar that covers the entire midriff (no gaps between shirts and pants). Belts and ties are desirable. Appropriate footwear required. No clothing advertising a farm name or breed or any other clothing considered inappropriate by superintendents. No short skirts or short shorts.

25. Proper footwear must be worn at all times in the 4-H Dairy Barn, wash rack and working with animals. No bare feet, flip-flops or open toe shoes. 

26. There will be mandatory exhibitors meeting on Monday evening, August 4, 2009 at 7pm in the 4-H Dairy show arena.

 27. Club awards will be presented on Saturday, August 8th at lunch break, at the Dairy Ring. All members and clubs should be represented. 

28. There will be a night watchman on duty August 3,4,5,6,7 & 8. Barn lights will be turned out 11:00pm – 4:00am. (only milkers allowed). Doorways will be chained to contain loose animals at night. 

Consequences of violations and infractions: 

29. Depending upon the severity of the infraction of any of the above rules or other rules posted at fair time, the punishment can include, but is not restricted to the following: 

•Send the member and their animal home. 

•Withhold premiums to the club 

•Recommend exclusion from participating in the rest of the Vermont Fairs and 4-H events. 

•Not allowed back in future years.

SHEEP EXHIBIT
SHEEP DISPLAY: Various breeds of sheep, all raised locally, will be exhibited. Sheep growers will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss sheep raising in Addison County. 4-H youth will be showing their sheep projects and will demonstrate washing and grooming of their sheep for showing. 4-H Clubs from other areas will participate in the activities.
There will be demonstrations of sheep handling and sheep shearing DAILY at 2:00 p.m. except Thursday and Friday (show days).

TWIST O’ WOOL GUILD EXHIBIT
Twist O’ Wool Guild, which has met regularly since 1979 in the Middlebury area, occupies a tent between the Sheep Exhibit and animal show arena. There will be demonstrations of spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting, knitting & crocheting from 10:00am to 6:00pm throughout fair week. Exhibits of handspun yarn and finished articles will be on display. Guild members will be available to answer any questions you may have concerning working with any fibers - animal or vegetable!
The Twist O’ Wool Guild is a non-profit, educational, spinning and weaving organization which meets on the first Thursday of each month September through June at 7:00 pm at the American Legion Hall on Wilson Road (behind G. Stone Motors) off Route 7 South in Middlebury. For more information, contact Chris Turner 352-4778.

ADDISON COUNTY MAPLE SUGARMAKERS’ ASSOCIATION SUGARHOUSE
SUPERINTENDENTS: Three ACMSA Board of Directors
MAPLE JUDGES: Department of Agriculture
SUGARHOUSE MANAGER: Barb Rainville; DEMONSTRATION ORGANIZER: Sheila Masterson

The ACMSA is open to all who make maple syrup or have an interest in promoting maple syrup. The objectives of the ACMSA are:
1. Maple promotion.
2. Support and coordination of maple research.
3. Keeping members informed on issues and trends related to maple.
ACMSA Officers for 2009 are:
President: Moe Rheaume, Middlebury
Vice President: Andy Hutchison, Leicester
Sec./Treasurer: Barbara Rainville, Lincoln
Membership-$5.00 per year.
Come visit the Sugarhouse for demonstrations on sugarhouse operating technology, making maple products and cooking with maple at 11:00-2:00 p.m. daily.
On-going activities held in the Sugarhouse:
• Maple Products Judging - Tuesday a.m.
• General Maple Information
• Maple Displays and Exhibits
• Maple Syrup Sales
• Sugar on Snow
• Maple Cotton Candy
• Maple Milkshakes
• Maple Frosted Doughnuts & Coffee.
Maple Products and Judging Information Classes
Entries can be delivered to the Sugarhouse at Field Days on the Monday before the fair opens and up to 9:00am on the opening day, Tuesday. Judging is usually at 11:00am on opening day. Please call Barb Rainville, 453-5797 to arrange other pickups.
Entry Tags
Name, address, phone no. and if appropriate, grade of syrup or recipe must be included with each entry. All entries become the property of the Sugarmakers’ Association.
Use only New, Unused Containers for all maple products. Always use only hot water to clean maple equipment and containers. Do not use dish soap or other kinds of soap when cleaning and preparing maple equipment or containers as soap will flavor the syrup or contents of the container. No containers or dishes can be returned to the exhibitor. It is your responsibility to pick up any dishes you’ve used for your exhibit. Dishes will only be available after 6 pm on Saturday night.
Classes
1. Maple Syrup: 1 full pint, Fancy, Grade A Medium Amber, Grade A Dark Amber, Grade B or Backyard. Before sending to be judged, open the container and check for:
a. Color b. Density
c. Clarity d. Flavor
Be sure the container meets the size requirements for the contest. (one full pint)
2. Maple Candy: (sugar cakes) – 8 oz. Make sure you use good-flavored Fancy or Medium Amber syrup. Check the boiling point of water when you make any maple product and adjust the temperature to avoid making product that is too soft or too hard. Submit Four – eight pieces for judging.
3. Maple Cream: 1/2 lb.
Use light-flavored Fancy or Medium Amber syrup. Watch temperature and adjust accordingly. Maple cream picks up other flavors quickly. Pack cream in new 8-oz. jars or other airtight containers.
4. Indian Sugar: Try to get consistent sized grains in the product. (You might want to put through a sieve.) Avoid large crystals. Submit 8 oz. Jar.
5. Maple Fudge: (nuts allowed) – Can be either pure maple or cream fudge. Be sure it is not too hard or too soft. If you use nuts, make sure they are fresh and that the nut flavor doesn’t overpower the maple flavor. If using nuts, label containers as to kind of nuts (butternut, walnut, pecans, etc.). Show all ingredients on container.
6. Maple Specialty: All entries must have an accompanying recipe. All recipes must contain at least 1/2 cup of maple syrup. Entries can include any dish with maple syrup – cookies, baked beans, cakes, pies, etc. Be mindful of presentation of whole cakes, pies and other baked goods. Dishes must be disposable, entries must stay until 6pm Saturday night.
7. Best Overall in all Classes
Prizes
Classes 1 - 5: $10.00 if judged Excellent, plus Rosette for Best in Class.
Class 6: $10.00 and Blue ribbon if judged Excellent, plus one Rosette and $25.00 for Best in Specialty Class. Prizes will be awarded by ACMSA.
Class 7: Special Rosette
Backyard Amateur Sugarmakers
If you hang 50 buckets or less, you may enter one (1) pint of syrup in the Amateur Sugarmakers Contest. Blue ribbons and a $10.00 premium will be awarded to entries judged Excellent.
Blake Roy Memorial Fund
Blake Roy was a Field Days Maple Judge for many years with a special interest in quality control.
• Best in Class Fancy will receive $25.00 plus Blake Roy Ribbon
• Best in Class Medium Amber will receive $25.00 plus Blake Roy Ribbon
• Best in Class Dark Amber will receive $25.00 plus Blake Roy Ribbon