This Fair Book of 2012 is dedicated to
All of Our Veterans past and present
Young and Old
That have served Our Country in the
United States Military and South Dakota National Guard
To the Firemen, Rescue Teams and Law Enforcement
Thank You for all that you have done and all that you do
To keep us safe and free
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Table of Contents
Commercial Booth 3
Code of Conduct 4
Talent Show 4
Camping Fees 4
Exhibitor Ticket Fees 4
Animal Veterinary Inspection 4
Open and 4-H/FFA Fair Schedule 5
Open Class Horse 6
Open Class Dairy Cattle 6
Open Class Dairy Goats 7
Open Class Meat Goats 7
Open Class Sheep 7
Open Class Swine 8
Open Class Poultry, Rabbits &
Small Animals 9
Open Class Beef 9
Open Class Horticulture 10
Open Class Booths 11
Open Class Sewing & Needlework 15
Open Class Arts & Crafts 18
Open Class Foods 20
Open Class Food Preservation 21
Open Class Flower Show 22
4-H & FFA Division Rules &
Regulations 24
4-H & FFA Horse 26
4-H & FFA Beef 26
4-H & FFA Production Futurity 28
4-H & FFA Dairy Cattle 28
4-H & FFA Dairy Goats 29
4-H & FFA Meat Goats 30
4-H & FFA Sheep 30
4-H & FFA Production Futurity 31
4-H & FFA Swine 31
4-H & FFA Poultry, Rabbits, Exotic
and Small Animals 32
4-H & FFA Livestock Sale 34
Herdsmanship 35
Sheep Dog Trial Info 35
Catch A Sheep Contest 35
Bum Lamb Dress Up Contest 35
Baby Contest 35
Thank You to Sponsors 35
Creating Opportunities for a Lifetime
South Dakota State University, South Dakota Counties and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating
South Dakota State University as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Male/Female) and offers all benefits, services, education and employment opportunities without regard for ancestry, age, race, citizenship, color, creed, religion, gender, disability, national origin, sexual preference or Vietnam Era veteran Status
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INTERPRETATION OF RULES…
All exhibitors are requested to read carefully the rules governing the department in which they wish to exhibit. All exhibitors should provide themselves with an Exhibitor’s Ticket, which entitles them to one exhibit in each class and will be used for identification purposes. Further information may be obtained from the superintendent in charge. All animals exhibited must be free from infectious or communicable diseases. Stalls for Open Class Livestock could be reserved by contacting the Superintendent. Board members in charge will make final decisions in any discrepancies.
BUTTE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
“Sec. 13,4508 Fairgrounds or Buildings: Loitering on; reopening fences; violations; penalty. Any person who shall loiter on, around or in any fairgrounds or buildings, without any reasonable or lawful purpose, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding ten days; or both such fine and imprisonment. “Any person convicted or violating any provision of the two preceding paragraphs shall, in addition to any punishment imposed, be liable in treble damages for any injury done by such unlawful act, to be recovered in a civil action by the board or corporation in control of such grounds.” SD Code 1939.
MISSION
The Butte/Lawrence County Fair has a solid tradition of not only providing an enjoyable way for people to exchange ideas, demonstrate skills and exhibit products, but also promoting a great source of family entertainment and competition. Its foremost mission is to provide a learning environment for both our youth and the general public.
SUPERINTENDENTS
Superintendents of the various departments will be provided with badges of the respective departments. The superintendent, together with the member in charge shall have full charge of the department.
BUTTE/LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIRBOARD
Jim Kokesh President
Jon Pochop Vice President
Sheryl Pittman Secretary/Treasurer
Jack Johnson Executive Board
Karen Swan Executive Board
Rea Weyrich Executive Board
Mark Hespe Member
Marilyn Hespe Member
Miles Burtzlaff Member
Karla Lewis Member
Ken Hansen Butte County Commissioner
Richard Sleep Lawrence County Commissioner
FAIRBOARD MEMBERS IN CHARGE
Dan Holben Arena Events
Vern Ward Arena Events
Mark Hespe Beef
Jack Johnson Dairy Cattle
Jack Johnson Dairy Goats
Marilyn Hespe Sheep
Jon Pochop Swine
Miles Burtzlaff Poultry
Miles Burtzlaff Rabbits/Small & Exotic Animals
Karla Lewis Open Class Pavilion
Sheryl Pittman Open Class Pavilion
Kay Cooper Open Class Pavilion
Rea Weyrich Horticulture
FFA Advisor
Jodie Severson FFA Advisor
Butte/Lawrence 4-H Advisory Staff
Betsy Burtzlaff 4-H/Youth Program Advisor
Amy Hauck 4-H Administrative Assistant
EXHIBIT
Non-livestock exhibits must remain in place until 4:00 pm Saturday. All exhibits will be open to visitors until 9:00 pm on Thursday, 9:00 pm on Friday & 4:00 pm on Saturday. An Exhibitor not complying with these regulations may be subject to penalty by loss of premium money.
COMMERCIAL BOOTHS
Based on availability. Reservation can be made before the fair by calling Jim Kokesh 892-4740 or Marilyn Hespe 892-2156
MANAGEMENT
The management of the Butte/Lawrence County Fair will use diligence to ensure the safety of all exhibits, but in no case will they be responsible for any loss or damage of any article on exhibition. The management of the Butte/Lawrence County Fair is not responsible for accidents or the damage or loss of property, and will use all means to guard against accidents and the loss or damage of property. The tacking or posting of advertising matter on the buildings or property or the defacing of any property of the Butte/Lawrence County Fairgrounds is prohibited and punishable by law.
JUDGES
Judges are requested to read carefully the rules under the head of the department, which they are to judge. Judging of the exhibits, except special exhibits, will be judged Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday unless otherwise announced.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Adults are to conduct themselves in a manner, which reflects a positive role model. Excessive use of alcoholic beverages or any use of controlled substances during the fair will result in automatic expulsion from the fairgrounds. Use of abusive or profane language or any instances of inappropriate behavior will also result in expulsion from the fairgrounds. All grievances are to be brought to the superintendent and decisions will be made by the appropriate committee members. No one is permitted in the show ring for the purpose of arbitration with the judge or interfering with the class.
TALENT SHOW,
Age limits are 13-21, including 13 and not over 21 years (as of first day of State Fair) and junior division 5 – 12 years of age. Talent show entries contact fair office or Karla Lewis 257-0082.
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Anyone requiring assistance to any of the buildings on the grounds, please check at the Secretary’s office.
CAMPING
Camping privileges may be obtained at the office. All persons remaining on the grounds overnight must secure a Camping Permit.
Parking space w/electricity $20/day
Tent/Campers without electricity $10/day
The above rates apply for the entire week of the Fair. Showers are available on the grounds.
BUTTE/LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR CHARGES
EXHIBITOR TICKET (All week) $5
EACH ADDITIONAL LIVESTOCK ENTRY $2/head
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AT FAIR GROUNDS:
ANImal Veterinary Inspection
ALL ANIMALS WILL BE VET INSPECTED AT THE FAIR GROUNDS OR PRIOR TO CHECK IN OR STALLING ANIMALS. VET INSPECTION PAPERS MUST BE HANDED TO APPROPRIATE SUPERINTENDENT BEFORE UNLOADING AND STALLING ANIMALS.
All livestock includes HORSE, BEEF, DAIRY, GOATS, SHEEP, SWINE, POULTRY, RABBITS, SMALL AND EXOTIC ANIMALS. All out-of-state livestock exhibits must comply with the South Dakota Import requirement. All livestock must be free of any contagious or infectious diseases. Import shipping permit number (for all animals coming into South Dakota) should be included. All sheep and dairy goats must have the scrapie tags in their ears before they will be allowed to be unloaded. All sheep originating from outside the State of South Dakota must have a telephone permit number. Sheep originating from areas other than a tuberculosis accredited-free state or zone need to contact the South Dakota Animal Industry Board at 605-773-3321 for current test requirements.
FAIR COLORS: RED, WHITE AND BLUE
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605-257-2370
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2012 FAIR SCHEDULE (OPEN & 4-H/FFA)
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Tuesday
8:00 am Pavilion & Fair Office open
8:00 am - 7:00 pm Enter all Open Class exhibits in Pavilion, set up individual & FCE Club Booths
7:00 pm Office close
Wednesday
8:00 am Fair office & Pavilion open
8:00 am – 10 am Enter Swine
10:00 am Open Class Judging begins
10:00-12 noon 4-H Computer Science & Wood exhibit judging
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Enter & interview judge all 4-H
non-livestock exhibits
11:00 am Wool Fleece Judging (Open & 4-H)
12:30 pm Judging individual & FCE Club Booths
11:00 am - 1:00pm Enter Dairy Goats & Dairy Cattle, Meat Goat weigh ins
(4-H, FFA, Open)
1:00 pm Dairy Cattle Showmanship/Judging
1:30 pm Dairy & Meat Goat Showmanship/Judging
300 - 6:00 pm Enter 4-H & Open Class Poultry, Rabbits & Small Animals
4:00 - 7:00 pm Enter 4-H, FFA & Open Class Sheep (weigh Market & Feeder Lambs)
Enter all Beef (weigh Feeders & Market)
5:00 pm Deadline for 4-H Fashion Revue Scripts – due to Fair Office
5:00 pm Pavilion & Fair Office close
6:00 pm 4-H, FFA & Open Class Swine Showmanship/Judging
6:00 pm Nisland Bingo
8:30 pm Movie night, Pavilion
Thursday
7:00 am Fair Office opens
8:00 am Pavilion Opens
8:00 am 4-H & FFA Sheep Showmanship/ Judging
8:00 -10:00 am Enter flowers in Flower Show
8:30 am Deadline for all Livestock Sale Entries
10:00 am Judging Flower Show in Pavilion
1:00 pm Open Class Poultry Judging
1:00 pm Bum Lamb Dress Up Contest
1:30 – 3:30 pm Talent Show
2:30 pm 4-H & FFA Poultry Judging
5:00 pm Tractor Pull weigh-ins
5:00 - 5:30 pm Cowboy Band
5:30 - ? pm Butch Samuelson Entertainment
5:00 - 6:30 pm Free Barbecue
6:00 pm Tractor Pull
7:00 pm Catch A Sheep Contest
9:00 pm Pavilion & Fair Office close
Friday
7:00 am Fair Office & Pavilion open
7:00 - 8:00 am Enter Junior Calves
9:00 am 4-H & FFA Beef Showmanship/ Judging & Futurity
Open Class Beef Show to Follow
10:30 am 4-H, FFA and Open Class Rabbit Showmanship/Judging followed by Small Animals & Pets
1:00pm Sheep Dog Trials
4:00 pm 4-H Fashion Revue on stage
5:00 pm Release 4-H Junior Calves & Cow-Calf Pairs
5:00 pm Fair Office Closes
5:30 pm 4-H Round Robin Showmanship
7:00 pm 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale
9:00 pm Pavilion closes
9:00 - Midnight Dance
Saturday
8:00 am Fair Office & Pavilion open
8:00 am Enter 4-H, FFA & Open Class Horse
8:30 am 4-H, FFA & Open Class Horse Judging
9:30 am Swine released - ONLY
10:00-Noon Baby Show
10:30 am Enter youth Rodeo
11:30 - 3:30 pm Picture and Start Youth Rodeo
1:00 pm Release of animals sold to locker plants ONLY
3:00 pm Stall cleaning begins release of remaining 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibits
4:00 pm Pick up open class exhibits from Pavilion
4:00 pm Release Non-Livestock Exhibits & Fair Premium Pick Up at Fair Office
5:00 pm Fair Office closes
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Farmers Market Thursday and Friday
Call Jim Kokesh for info 892-4740
OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK
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DEPARTMENT A-Horse
Superintendents-Shanna Howell
Enter 8:00 am Sat. • Judging 8:30 am Sat.
Rules
1. All Open Class exhibitors must purchase an exhibitors ticket before they may show. Tickets are available at the Fair Office, which includes a gate pass for each day of the Fair plus allows one to exhibit in any Open fair class.
2. All horses will be vet checked on the fairgrounds before entering classes. Horses rejected by the veterinarian will not be allowed to show in any Open Class.
3. Horse’s exhibitors must inform themselves when their stock will be judged.
4. Stock must be in the show ring promptly after being called, with entry number attached.
5. Entries must specify owner’s name, address, animal’s name, sex, breed and registration number (if any).
6. January 1st will be the base for computing the age of the horse.
7. If there is no competition in the various classes, the judge will award premiums according to merit.
8. All horses entered in breed classes must be registered. All registration papers must be examined at time of entry and Fair class horses competing must be entered in the books of the superintendent.
9. Animals having hereditary unsoundness, determined by the official judge, will not be allowed to compete for premiums.
10. All horses are limited to the west end of the fairgrounds racetrack and rodeo grounds. No horses will be permitted on the midway.
11. There are no stalls available on the fairgrounds.
12. Fair halter and performance classes will pay 4 placings.
FAIR HORSE HALTER CLASSES
Fair horse classes will consist of the following classes, age and sex divisions and will be open to any rider and horse who has purchased an exhibitor’s ticket from the Fair Office. The classes will consist of the following:
Class #1 • Horses 14 hands & over Lot
1. Stallions, Current Year $5 $4 $3 $2
2. Stallion, Yearling $5 $4 $3 $2
3. Stallions, 2 yr old $5 $4 $3 $2
4. Stallions, 3 yrs & over $5 $4 $3 $2
5. Mares, Current Year $5 $4 $3 $2
6. Mares, Yearling $5 $4 $3 $2
7. Mares, 2 yr old $5 $4 $3 $2
8. Mares, 3 yrs & over $5 $4 $3 $2
9. Geldings, Yearling $5 $4 $3 $2
10. Geldings, 2 yr old $5 $4 $3 $2
11. Geldings, 3 yrs & over $5 $4 $3 $2
Class #2 • Ponies 13 to 14 hands (Lots 1-11)
Class #3 • Ponies 13 hands & under (Lots 1-11)
Class #4 • Miniature Horses 34” & under
(Lots 1-11)
Awards
Best of Show Trophy for Miniature Horses
Fair Performance Classes
Fair performance classes will be open to any rider and horse that has purchased an exhibitor’s ticket from the Fair Office. The classes will consist of the following:
Class #5 • Fair English Pleasure
Open to all breeds, horses and riders of any age.
Class #6 • Fair Western Pleasure