Exhibitor Information

General Rules and Information
Cullman County Fair  2008
Sponsored by: Cullman Lions Club and the State of Alabama Agriculture Center Board
State Aid to Fairs

Through an enabling act  passed by the 1969 Legislature, the Alabama Department of Agriculture
Center Board are Co-Sponsors of the Fairs of Alabama and pay a portion of the premiums, prizes,
and awards given by Alabama Fairs.

1.  All entries must be made on the regular entry blanks furnished by the committee.
2.  The Fair Grounds will be open for the reception of community 4-H, FCCLA , FFA and commercial exhibits on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before the fair, and exhibits must be located in respective departments before 5:00 P.M. on Sunday.
3.  In classes in which only one exhibitor makes entries, 2nd place   premium will be paid, and if in the opinion of the judges the article is not worthy of an award, none will be paid.
4.  Every article on exhibit shall be under the control of the management, and while every reasonable precaution will be taken for safeguarding the same, neither the management or its officers, or guards, will be responsible for any loss, damage or accident that may occur.
5.  Every entry must be made in the name of the bona fide owner at the time of entry.  Any entry made contrary to this rule will not be allowed to compete, and any premium awarded under such conditions will be forfeited.
6.  All exhibits must be removed by 5:00 P.M. on Sunday after the Fair.
7.  The management reserves the right to reject any entry offered by an exhibitor and any entry offered is with the distinct understanding that the same is subject to the general and special rules as promulgated by the management
8.  Rights are reserved to carry over program from day to day and to declare off any or all classes on account of circumstances beyond our control.
9.  Decorations, signs, cabinets, shelving, counters, etc. and the arrangement of exhibitions must conform to guidelines set forth by  management and local and state fire laws.
10. Exhibitors will be held responsible for the cleanliness of their booth.  All booths must be in readiness one hour before gates open during the Fair.  In case of failure on the part of the exhibitors to keep their spaces clean and orderly, the Fair Management may use such means as they deem advisable to enforce this rule.
11.  All articles, after being entered and until surrendered to their owner or agent, will be entirely under the control and jurisdiction of the Fair Management, and no exhibitor will be allowed to remove, re-arrange or disfigure same under any circumstances.
12.  Space assigned and not occupied by 9:00 A.M. of the first day of the fair will be forfeited, as well as fees paid.
13.  The Fair management will use every precaution to guard against extortion.  A violation of this rule by any concessionaire will cause the forfeiture of the contract money paid, and expulsion from the grounds, if the management deems necessary.
14.  All complaints will be considered by the management, and their decision will be final.
15.  Articles of Handicraft.  Sewing any other other exhibit which have won premiums at any previous Cullman County Fair are not eligible to be entered.
16.  The distribution of hand bills or other advertising matter is strictly prohibited and no tacking or posting of advertising bills, cards, etc., will be permitted on any of the buildings or elsewhere. Exhibitors may advertise at and distribute from their space of exhibit only.  No political data can be distributed.  Begging, soliciting, singing or public speaking is positively prohibited.  Commercial booths, paid or free, will be limited to inside of the booth only.
17.  No roving vendor or solicitor, acting for either a profit or non-profit organization or on his own behalf, shall be permitted on the Fair Grounds.
18.  Advertising matter and samples of articles on exhibition only may be given the public from booth space or exhibit, but no articles shall be sold from the exhibit without special authority from the Management.  The right is reserved to restrict or discontinue this privilege whenever it is carried to excess or becomes an annoyance to visitors in the judgement of the Management.  Only advertising matter by exhibitors can be posted in the booth, except that cards no larger than 4" X 6"
may be used to identify firm supplying furniture or fixtures to exhibitors.
19.  No exhibit can be removed before 8:00 A.M. Sunday, after the fair , except livestock.
20.  Items exhibited must be produced, made or assembled since last year's Fair by persons entering exhibit.
21.  Any gifts to be given by registration must be done through the Fair Committee.
22.  Total height of exhibit shall not exceed eight feet.
23.  Exhibitors shall be limited to one entry in each class.
24.  Exhibitors cars should be removed from fenced area at least one hour prior to Fair opening time.
25.  All animals, except feeder steers, market lambs, market hogs, crossbreeds, horses and goats must be registered to be eligible for prizes.
26.  Premium ribbons have no value as to payment of premium as premiums are paid only from the records of the Judges' books.
27.  All showcases, cabinets, shelving, counters, walls, wiring, piping, etc., required in the installation of an exhibit shall be provided at the expense of the exhibitor.
28.  Exhibitors may sell at their respective stands any article displayed to be delivered to the purchaser at the close of Fair.
29.  The Fair management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules, as they, in their judgement, may deem advisable.
30.  Cullman County Exhibits are open to bordering counties as well as rental of commercial booths upon availability, while Cullman County businesses have first option.
31.  All exhibits not picked up within one week after the fair is over will become the property of the Fair Association and will be disposed of in the best manner  possible.

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DEPARTMENT A -- JUDGING
David Benefield, Superintendent
Tuesday, September 16, 5:00 PM

1. Contest limited to 4-H, FCCLA, and FFA members.
2. Each Club is eligible to enter one team, consisting of four (4) members.
3. Four (4) Members constitute a team, the scores of the three high scoring individuals will
constitute a team score.
4. Ten (10) minutes will be allowed for scoring each class.
5. Premiums will be awarded as follows:

DIVISION I
CLASS 01 -- TEAM AWARDS
Highest Scoring Plaque $30.00
Second Place $25.00
Third Place $20.00
Fourth Place $15.00
Fifth Place $10.00

CLASS 02 -- INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
First Place $15.00
Second Place $10.00
Third Place $ 5.00
* Entrance forms for all livestock events are available the County Extension office
737-9386 *. Return completed forms to the County Extension by Sept. 1, 2008.

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DEPARTMENT B1 -- JUNIOR HORSE SHOW
Kerri Roberts, Superintendent
SHOWTIME: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:30 PM
Entered: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 3:00--5:00 PM

RULES
1. Entry form due date is September 1, 2007.
2. All horses must be on the fairgrounds by 3 P.M. on Wednesday, Sept. 17
3. All horses must remain in place until 8:00 P.M.
4. Exhibitors are limited to no more than 2 entries in one class.
5. Exhibitors may get help when 2 animals fall into the same class.
6. All horses will show by halter.
7. No stallions will be shown.
8. The fair reserves the right to make changes if necessary.
9. Exhibitors will send in copy of the Current Coggins test with entry forms.

Show Order

Division I -- Filly Weanlings
Division II -- Colt Weanlings
Division III -- Filly Yearlings
Division IV -- Colt Yearlings
Division V -- Two year old mares and older
Division VI -- Geldings
Division VII -- Pony

Awards for Classes

Best of Show..........................Rosette
Reserve Best of Show.............Rosette

First................................$35.00
Second............................$30.00
Third..............................$25.00
Fourth..............................$20.00
fifth..................................$15.00
Sixth................................$10.00
Seventh...........................$10.00
Eight................................$10.00
Nineth..............................$10.00
Tenth...............................$10.00

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DEPARTMENT B2 -- JUNIOR HORSE SHOWMANSHIP
TROPHIES AWARDED TO WINNERS

RULES:
1 Each contestant must show his or her own horse.
2. Contestants shall not be older than 18 years of age.
3. Contestants will be divided into four age groups.

Class 01 (Age 9,10, & 11)
1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 02 (Age 12 & 13)
1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 03 (Age 14 & 15)
1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 04 (Age 16, 17, & 18)
1st place: Trophy 2nd place; Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

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DEPARTMENT C1 -- BEEF CATTLE
Randy Wilkins, Superintendent
SHOWTIME: Saturday, September 20 - 1:00 PM

All Animals must be pre-registered by September 1
All Beef Cattle must be in place at Fairground by 6:00 PM Friday
Release of all Beef Cattle is 9:00 PM Saturday, September 20 unless approved by Fair Authority

1. ENTRY FORMS must be completed for each animal and returned to the County Extension office prior to September 1, 2007.
2. All beef cattle must be purebred (except as otherwise specified) and registration papers are required at time of entry.
3. No heifer or bulls in barn until Thursday, September 20.
4. Where there is no competition in a class, second prize money will be given
5. Animals will be classed by their registration papers. Each entry must have registration papers at time of entry and be in the name of the exhibitor (except in Division XVI and XVII)
6. To be eligible to compete for premiums, all animals must be halter broken and well groomed. Bulls must have nose ring and lead. Cattle that are wild and not in creditable condition will be ruled out. All animals
will be exhibited at owners risk.
7. No more than two (2) entries may be made in one class by the same exhibitor.
8. Feed and care must be furnished by the exhibitors

Health Regulations
A. General: All cattle exhibited must appear in healthy condition. An official health certificate
signed by an accredited veterinarian is not required.
B. Brucellosis Regulations:
No test required on calves under 6 months of age
No test required on officially calfhood vaccinated animals under 24 months
No test required on Alabama cattle if they originate from a herd that is not under quarantine because of brucellosis
C. Tuberculosis Requirements: No TB test required

SHOW ORDER
Division I -- Charolais Females
Division II -- Charolais Bulls
Division III -- Limousin and their crosses (Females)
Division IV -- Limousin (Bulls)
Division V -- Chianina and their crosses - Females
Division VI -- Chianina Bulls
Division VII – Polled Hereford Females
Division VIII --Polled Hereford Bulls
Division IX -- Angus Females Division
Division X -- Angus Bulls Division
Division XI -- Shorthorn Females
Division XII -- Shorthorn Bulls
Division XIII -- Santa Gertrudis (Females)
Division XIV -Santa Gertrudis (Bulls)
Division XV -- Other Breeds - Females
Division XVI -- Other Breeds - Bulls
Division XVII -- Commercial Females
Division XVIII - Maine Anjou & their crosses (Females)
Division XVIV - Maine Anjou (Bulls)
Division XX - Maine Anjou (Females)
Division XXI - Maine Anjou (bulls)
Division XXII - Simmental Females
Division XXIII - Simmental Bulls
Division XXIV - Limousin Females
Division XXV - Limousin Bulls

Places & Awards

Females
First.................... $60.00 Fifth.................. $20.00
Second............... $50.00 Sixth................. $10.00
Third................... $40.00 Seventh............. $10.00
Fourth................. $30.00 Eighth............... $10.00

Classes
1. Females may be separated into 6 classes based on age.
2. Class 01 will be for those born in 2008.
3. Class 06 will be for 2 year old females born in the fall of 2006.

Champion Female of Each Breed Rosette
Reserve Champion Female of each Breed Rosette

Places & Awards

Bulls
First.................... $60.00 Fifth................. $20.00
Second............... $50.00 Sixth................ $10.00
Third................... $40.00 Seventh............ $10.00
Fourth................. $30.00 Eighth.............. $10.00

Classes
1. Bulls may be separated into 6 classes based on age.
2. Class 01 will be for those born in 2008.
3. Class 06 will be for 2 year old bull born in the fall of 2006.

Champion Bull of Each Breed Rosette
Reserve Champion Female and Bull of each Breed Rosette

Division XX - - Herdsman Activities
Randy Wilkins, Superintendent
6:30 PM, Saturday, Sept. 20

HERDSMAN AWARD
A committee chosen by the Fair will select the best livestock Herdsman during Fair week for their
observance of the following:.
1. Order of stalls, animals, aisles.
2. Promptness in having area cleaned by noon, daily.
3. Personal appearance of herdsman, and his/her availability to answer questions
of spectators.
4. Cooperation with other exhibitors and show officials and maintaining attractive, neat
and orderly exhibits and observing rules and regulations.

Class 01
1st place - $50.00; 2nd Place - $25.00; 3rd place - $15.00

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DEPARTMENT C2 -- JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
Rusty Roden, Superintendent
Trophies Awarded to Winners

Department C-2 rules for Division I & Division II:
1. Contestants must own one or more beef animals entered in the Fair; each contestant
must show his/her own animal(s). Must show Steer on Wednesday and Heifer on Thursday.
2. Each contestant shall not be older than 18 years of age nor younger than nine
years of age to compete.
3. There will be two divisions, Senior (14 through 18 years) and Junior (9 through 13
years) as of January 1, 2008
4. Animals will be shown clean and dry with tail down and nothing on the hair coat.

Division I -- Junior Feeder Steer Showmanship
Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM
Junior Showmanship ---- Senior Showmanship
Trophies contributed by Cullman County Cattlemen's Association

Class 01 (Age 9, 10 & 11)
1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 02 (Age 12 & 13)
1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 03 (Age 14 & 15)
1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 04 (Age 16, 17 & 18)
1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Division II -- Junior Heifer Showmanship
Tuesday, September 16 6:00 PM
Junior Showmanship ---- Senior Showmanship
Trophies contributed by Cullman County Cattlemen's Association

Class 01 (Age 9, 10 & 11) 1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 02 (Age 12 & 13) 1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 03 (Age 14 & 15) 1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Class 04 (Age 16, 17 & 18) 1st place: Trophy 2nd place: Trophy 3rd place: Trophy

Division III -- BEST GIRL STEER SHOW PERSON

Class 01 First Place.....................................................Trophy

Trophy contributed by: Cullman County Cattlewomen's Association

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DEPARTMENT C3
DIVISION I -- Junior Feeder Steer Show
Randy Wilkins, Superintendent

Showtime: Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM
All entered by 3:00 PM
Immediately after showmanship

Entry forms must be completed and returned to the Country Extension Office by Sept. 1, 2008

1. Contestant must be a member of either 4-H, FCCLA OR FFA.
2. Entries are open to 4-H, FCCLA or FHA members, 9-18 years of age that are from
Cullman or bordering counties and not more than one year out of High School
3. Contestant limited to two entries.
4. All breeds will compete against one another.
5. Steers will be divided into a maximum of eight (8) classes.
6. The 1st and 2nd place winners from each class will return to the ring after the completion of all the classes for the selection of the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion.
7. Steers will be released at the completion of the show and exhibitors are encouraged to remove all steer entries to make room to receive heifer entries on Thursday.

Classed by Weight
Class 01 Lightweight Group 1
Class 02 Lightweight Group 2
Class 03 Middleweight Group 1
Class 04 Middleweight Group 2
Class 05 Heavyweight Group 1
Class 06 Heavyweight Group 2

AWARDS FOR EACH CLASS
First.................... $40.00 Fourth................. $25.00
Second............... $35.00 Fifth..................... $20.00
Third................... $30.00 Others.................. $15.00

Grand Champion Rosette
Reserve Grand Champion Rosette

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DEPARTMENT C4
Rusty Roden, Superintendent
Junior Heifer Show

All animals must be pre-registered by September 1 with show Superintendent
Heifers must be in place at Fairgrounds Thursday, September 20, 3:00 PM

Showmanship: Thursday, September 18, 6:00 PM
Showtime: Thursday, September 18, 7:00 PM

Heifers released 9:00 PM Saturday, September 20, 2008
1. ENTRY FORMS available must be completed on each animal and returned by September 1, 2008 to the County Extension Office .
2. All beef cattle that are purebred must have registration papers at the time of entry.
3. Entries are open to 4-H, FCCLA or FHA members, 9-18 years of age that are from
Cullman or bordering counties. and not more than one year out of High School.
4. No heifers in barn until Thursday, September 20.
5. Where there is no competition in a class, second prize money will be given
6. Animals will be classed by age and by registration papers. Each entry must have registration papers at time of entry and be in the name of the exhibitor except the commercial division.
7. To be eligible to compete for premiums, all animals must be halter broken and well groomed.
8. No more than two (2) entries may be made in one class by the same exhibitor
9. Feed and care must be furnished by the exhibitor

HEALTH REGULATIONS:
A. General: All cattle exhibited must appear in healthy condition. An official health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian is not required
B. Brucellosis Regulations:
No test required on calves under 6 months of age. No test required on officially calf hood vaccinated animals under 24 months
No test required on Alabama cattle if they originate from a herd that is not under quarantine because of brucellosis.
C. Tuberculosis Requirements: No TB test required

SHOW ORDER
Division I - Other Breeds
Division II - Santa Gertrudis
Division III - Shorthorn
Division IV - Angus
Division V - Polled Hereford
Division VI - Chianina and their Crosses
Division VII - Limousin and their Crosses
Division VIII - Charolais
Division IX - Commercial

Places & Awards
Females

First.................... $35.00 Fifth.................... $15.00
Second............... $30.00 Sixth.................... $10.00
Third................... $25.00 Seventh.......... $10.00
Fourth................. $20.00 Eighth.............. $10.00

Classes
1. Females may be separated into 6 classes based on age
2. Class 01 will be for those born in 2008
3. Class 06 will be for 2 year old females born in the fall of 2006

Champion Female of Each Breed Rosette
Reserve Champion Female of each Breed Rosette

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DEPARTMENT C5A
OPEN BREEDING SHEEP SHOW
Brian Heaton, Superintendent
Showtime: Monday, September 15, After Market Lamb Show
Entered: Monday, September 15
Sheep to be released at 9:00 PM Monday, September 15. Animals
released earlier only upon approval of the Fair Authority

1. Entries are open to residents of Cullman and bordering Counties.
2. All entries must be in place by 5:00 PM, Monday, September 15
3. All Sheep must be the property of and recorded in the name of the exhibitor
4. All entries must be accompanied by official health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian stating that the animal entered is free of all infectious and contagious diseases
5. Each exhibitor may exhibit only two animals per class.
6. All animals will be exhibited at the owner's risk
7. All entries must be properly recorded with their respective breed
association, except crossbreeds. Registration papers will be checked.

SHOW ORDER
Division I -- Suffolk Ewes
Division VI -- Rambouillet Rams
Division II -- Suffolk Rams
Division VII -- Dorset Ewes
Division III -- Hampshire Ewes
Division VIII -- Dorset Rams
Division IV -- Hampshire Rams
Division IX -- Other Breeds & Crossbred Ewes
Division V -- Rambouillet Ewes
Division X -- Other Breeds & Crossbred Rams

AWARDS FOR CLASSES 1, 2, AND 3

First- $25.00
Second - $20.00
Third - $15.00
Fourth - $10.00
Fifth - $5.00


Champion of Breed Rosette
Reserve Champion of Breed Rosette
Breeder Group Rosette

EWES

Class No.
01 Yearling Ewe -- Female born on or after January 1, 2007 and by December 31, 2007
02 Senior Ewe Lamb -- Female born on or after January 1, 2008 and before March 1, 2008
03 Junior Ewe Lamb -- Female born on or after March 1, 2008
04 Grand Champion -- Selected from class winners from 1, 2, and 3
05 Reserve Champion -- Selected from those remaining from Championship plus 2nd place winners behind Grand Champion in class
06 Breeder group -- Three ewes, any breed or breeds, bred by one breeder; may be shown by one or more exhibitors. Entries must have been exhibited in previous classes

RAMS

Class No.
01 Yearling Male born on or after January 1, 2007 and by December 31, 2007
02 Senior Ram Lamb -- Male born on or after January 1, 2008 and before March 1, 2008
03 Junior Ram -- Male born on or after March 1, 2008
04 Grand Champion -- selected from class winners from 1, 2, and 3
05 Reserve Grand Champion -- selected from those remaining from the championship plus 2nd place winners behind Grand Champion class
06 Breeder Group -- Three rams, any breed or breeds, bred by one breeder; may be shown by one or more exhibitors. Entries must have exhibited in previous class.

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DEPARTMENT C5B
Brian Heaton, Superintendent

OPEN BREEDING GOAT SHOW
Showtime: Monday, September 15
After Junior Meat Goat Show
Entered: Monday, September 15

Goats to be released, Monday, September 15. Animals
released earlier only upon approval of the Fair Authority
1. All market Lambs must be tagged with the Alabama Junior Market Lamb Show tag/
2. Open to residents of Cullman and bordering Counties
3. All entries must be in place by 5:00 PM, Monday, September 15
4. All Goats must be the property of and recorded in the name of the exhibitor
5. All entries must be accompanied by official health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian stating that the animal entered is free of all infectious and contagious diseases
6. Each exhibitor may exhibit only two animals per class
7. All animals will be exhibited at the owner's risk

AWARDS FOR CLASSES 1, 2, AND 3
First - $25.00
Second - $20.00
Third - $15.00
Fourth - $10.00
Fifth - $ 5.00

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DEPARTMENT C6
Rusty Roden
JUNIOR MARKET LAMB SHOW

Showtime: Monday, September 15, 6:00 PM
Entered: Monday, September 15, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Lambs to be released on Monday. Animals released earlier only upon approval of the Fair
authority.

1. Exhibitors of school age must be enrolled in or have graduated the previous
spring from school. Those not of school age must be eligible to attend school.
2. All entries must have their milk teeth. Lambs should be born after January 1,
2005. Any lamb that has lost the center pair of temporary teeth is classed
as a yearling and will not be eligible to show
3 All lamb entries must weigh a minimum of 75 pounds
4 Each exhibitor may show a maximum of four (4) lambs
5. Lambs must have their tails docked and should be shown in short fleece
6. The showmanship contest shall consist of four divisions based on the age of the
exhibitor as of January 1, 2008 -- 5 years old and under, 6-8 years old, 9-13 years
old, and 14 years old and older
7. Each contestant in the showmanship contest must show his/her own lamb
8. The Fair reserves the right to make changes if necessary
9. Feed and care must be furnished by the exhibitor
10 Entries must be wether or ewe lambs
11. The lambs will be divided into 6 weight classes. There will be 2 Lightweight
Classes, 2 Middleweight Classes and 2 Heavyweight Classes

Division I -- Showmanship
Class 01 - Age 5 yrs and under
Class 02 - 6 to 8 years
Class 03 - 9 to 13 years
Class 04 - 14 years and older

Division II -- Lamb Show
Class 01 Lightweight Group 1
Class 02 Lightweight Group 2
Class 03 Middleweight Group 1
Class 04 Middleweight Group 2
Class 05 Heavyweight Group 1
Class 06 Heavyweight Group 2

Awards for Showmanship
First Place Trophy
Second Place Trophy

Awards for each Class
First - $20.00
Second - $15.00
Third - $10.00
Fourth - $ 8.00
Fifth through Tenth - $ 6.00
Grand Champion - $20.00
Reserve Grand Champion - $10.00

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DEPARTMENT C7
Randy Wilkins, Superintendent

JUNIOR MEAT GOAT SHOW
Showtime: Monday, September 15, Immediately following Lamb Show
Entered: Monday, September 15, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

YOUTH MEAT GOAT SHOW GENERAL RULES
1. Competition is open to resident youth of Cullman and bordering counties who must be 4 years
old by October 1, 2007 and not more than one year out of High School. The exhibitor must be
physically capable of showing and controlling their animal in each class entered
2. Competition is for market meat goats. All breeds and crossbreeds of goats are eligible for
competition
3. Exhibitors must show their own animal in each class unless an exhibitor has more than one
animal in that class. Another properly entered meat goat exhibitor, with animals at the
show, must exhibit the others entry
4. No meat goat exhibitor can receive unauthorized help in the show ring
5. All animals will be exhibited at the owners risk. Feed and care must be provided by the owner
6. Animals are to be shown in their natural conformation
7. Wethers and does, of any breed or crossbreed, with milk teeth in place, weighing 35 pounds or
more, are eligible to compete
8 . Any properly entered youth meat goat exhibitor is eligible to enter showmanship. Exhibitors
showmanship class is determined by age of exhibitor on January 1, 2008. Classes -- 5 and
under, 6-8 years old,9-13 years old, and 14 and older
9 . The Fair reserves the right to make changes if necessary
10 Each exhibitor may show a maximum of 4 meat goats
11. Meat goats will be divided into 6 classes. 2 lightweight, 2 middleweight, and 2 heavyweight.

Awards for Showmanship
First Place Trophy
Second Place Trophy

Awards for each Class
First - $20.00
Second - $15.00
Third - $10.00
Fourth - $ 8.00
Fifth through Tenth- $ 6.00
Grand Champion - $20.00
Reserve Grand Champion - $10.00

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DEPARTMENT D -- 4-H DOG SHOW
Superintendent: Greg Carter

Saturday, September 22, 6:00 PM

First Place - $15
Second Place - $12
Third Place - $10
Fourth Place - $8
Fifth Place - $5

DIVISION I – CONFIRMATION
CLASS 01 -- Herding/Working Groups
CLASS 02 Sporting/Hound Groups’
CLASS 03 Toy/Terrier
CLASS 04 Non Working/Miscellaneous

DIVISION II - OBEDIENCE
CLASS 0 Pre-Novice
CLASS 01 - Best Trick
CLASS 02 Novice

DIVISION IIIi - BEST TRICK

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DEPARTMENT F
Pat Floyd, Superintendent

Youth Club Exhibits

DIVISION I -- 4-H Club Booth Exhibits
Must be registered as exhibitor to receive premium money.

Putting up Exhibits:
Plan to put up your exhibit and have it completed, ready for judging by Saturday,
September 13, at 5:00 PM
A. 4-H exhibits prepared by professional decorators or exhibit makers will not
qualify for premiums or ribbons. This does not prohibit sign painters or
artists for lettering or decorations incidental to the main theme, or the
use of commercially made mannequins or other properties
B. The exhibit should be removed Sunday, September 21 between the
hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
C. Exhibits previously entered in fair are not eligible for premi. Exhibit Space
Booths approximately 8 ft. X 8 ft. will be available, one for each exhibit

Booth will be viewed on the following criteria:
Judging will be based on the following:
A. Power to attract attention
B. Power to arouse and hold interest of viewer
C. The main idea of the exhibit is educational, worthwhile,
distinctive, and significant
D. Extent to which exhibit creates interest in the idea,
project, or practice portrayed or recommended
E. Success in relating the exhibit to 4-H activities in the community
F. General appearance, attractiveness, arrangement, and neatness

DIVISION II -- FCCLA
(Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
Booth Exhibits
Doris Patterson, Superintendent

Must be registered as exhibitor to receive premium money
1. All work should be done by FCCLA members or FACS classes.
2. If supplies are donated, recognition can be given
3. School exhibit from Family and Consumer Science Classes and FCCLA
4. Fire Codes and safety precautions shall be observed at all times
5. All exhibits must be completed by Saturday, September 13, ready for
judging at 5:00 PM.
6. Booths are 8 ft X 8 ft (approximately)
8. All exhibits should be removed Sunday, September 21, between the
hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

A. Power to attract attention
B. Power to arouse and hold interest of viewer
C. The main idea of the exhibit is educational
worthwhile, and significant
D. Exhibit should create interest in the idea, project or practice portrayed.
E. Relate FCCLA Club activities in the community
F. General appearance should be neat and attractive
G. Exhibits should remain in good condition throughout the week

DIVISION III -- Future Farmers of America
Booth Exhibits
David Bice, Superintendent

Must be registered as exhibitor to receive premium money

1. No professional printing or painting in exhibits. -- Work must be done
by FFA members and Vocational Agriculture Students
2. If supplies or professional help are donated, recognition should be given.
3. FFA student exhibits should display field, orchard, garden, forestry, animal
products, basic trades and the like. Concepts, ideas and management may be used.
4. All exhibits must be completed by Saturday, September 13 , ready for judging
at 5:00 PM
5. Booth size is 8 ft X 8 ft (approximately)
6. All exhibits should be removed Sunday, September 21, between the hours of
8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Booth will be viewed on the following criteria:
A. Power to attract attention
B. Power to arouse and hold interest of viewer
C. The main idea of the exhibit is educational worthwhile, and significant
D. Extent to which exhibit creates interest in the idea
project, or practice portrayed or recommended
E. Success in relating the exhibit to FFA Club activities in the community
F. General appearance, attractiveness, arrangement neatness

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DEPARTMENT G
COMMUNITY CLUB EXHIBITS BOOTH
Jeff Smith, Superintendent

First Place - $150.00
Second Place - $135.00
Third Place - $125.00
Fourth Place - $ 115.00
All Other Entries - $ 100.00

RULES
1. All booths must be completed by 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 14 and
must remain until 8:00 AM, Sunday, September 21
2. Name of Community should not be on booth until after judging
Judging will be based on the Following:
A. Power to attract attention 20 points
B. Power to arouse and hold interest of viewer 20 points
C. The main idea of the exhibit is educational,
worthwhile, and significant 20 points
D. Extent to which exhibit creates interest in the idea,
project, or practice portrayed or recommended 20 points
E. Success in relating the exhibit to Club activities
in the community 10 points
F. General appearance, attractiveness, arrangement, and
neatness 10 points
Total 100 points

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DEPARTMENT H -- Art Exhibit
Jane Hetherington, Superintendent

ART ENTRIES MUST NOT HAVE BEEN ENTERED BEFORE

1. Only original work is eligible. No copies of paintings or drawings by
number will be accepted.
2. All entries will be judged for awards. Each exhibitor will be represented
in the show with one or more pieces of work. While every effort will be made
to handle all entries, the Management reserves the right to make selections
and arrange exhibits according to available space.
3, Although many entries can be made, only one entry per person will be accepted in
any one class.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted in any one class. Overall dimension limited to 36 inches X
40 inches, no larger accepted
5. All entries in Adult Division I and II must be suitably framed
6. Mat Board framing will be suitable for ages 3-17, Divisions III, IV, V and VI.
7. No art work large or small will be accepted if the hangers and wires are not
strong enough to hold the entry in place for the week of the show. Committee
will not furnish wire for hanging
8. The Management will not be responsible for any loss or breakage, whatsoever,
but reasonable care will be used at all times in handling exhibit. A Watchman
will be on constant duty day and night
9. The judges reserve the right to refuse articles that are not meritorious. Any
classification may be eliminated if number of entries is not sufficient to offer
good competition
10. Entries will be judged by a competent jury of awards and their decision will be
final. No exhibitors allowed in Building during judging
11. Entries will be received at the Cullman County Fair Grounds , Sept. 11, from 12 noon until 6 PM,
Sept. 12 from 12 noon until 6 PM, Sept. 13, from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. [NO ART ON SUNDAY]. All
entries will remain at the show the entire week of the fair, and will be picked up on Sunday, Sept. 21,
between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. After that time, they will be carried
to the fair office
12. The Committee asks that all exhibitors leave the exhibit area after their
entries are made to allow the workers sufficient space and time to work
13. No nude pictures accepted
14. No computer graphics
15. No painted or graphics on saws or saw blades

DIVISION I -- Adult
(Professional or Advanced)

1st -- $30.00
2nd -- $20.00
3rd -- $10.00
Best of Show - $75.00

Class No.

01 Oil
02 Watercolor
03 Acrylic
04 Pastel
05 Drawing (pastel, pencil, ink, charcoal, or marker)
06 Air-Brush
07 Graphic (print making)
08 Mixed Media

DIVISION II-A -- Adult
(Non-Professional or Novice)

1st -- $25.00
2nd -- $15.00
3rd -- $5.00

Class No.
01 Oil
02 Watercolor
03 Acrylic
04 Pastel
05 Graphic (print making)
06 Air-Brush
07 Drawing-(pencil, ink, charcoal, or marker) 08 Mixed Media

DIVISION II-B Senior Citizens
(Non-Professional or Novice)

1st -- $25.00
2nd -- $15.00
3rd -- $5.00

Class No
01 Oil
02 Watercolor
03 Acrylic
04 Pastel
05 Graphic (print making)
06 Air-Brush
07 Drawing (pencil, ink, charcoal, or marker)
08 Mixed Media

DIVISION III -- Junior
(Ages 15- 17)

1st -- $7.00
2nd -- $5.00
3rd -- $4.00

Class No.
01 Oil
02 Watercolor
03 Drawing (pencil, charcoal, pastel, marker, or ink)
04 Pastel
05 Graphic (Print making)
06 Mixed Media
07 Acrylic
08 Air Brush

DIVISION IV -- Junior
(Ages 12 - 14)

1st -- $7.00
2nd -- $5.00
3rd -- $4.00

Class No.
01 Oil
02 Acrylic
03 Watercolor
04 Drawing (pencil, charcoal, pastel, marker, or ink)
05 Pastel
06 Graphic (Print Making)
07 Mixed Media

DIVISION V -- Junior
(Ages 9 - 11)

1st -- $7.00
2nd -- $5.00
3rd -- $4.00

Class No.
01 Oil
02 Watercolor
03 Acrylic
04 Pastel
05 Graphic (Print Making)
06 Air Brush
07 Drawing (pencil, Ink, Charcoal, or Marker)
08 Mixed Media

DIVISION VI -- Junior
(Ages 7 - 8)

1st -- $7.00
2nd -- $5.00
3rd -- $4.00

Class No.
01 Acrylic
02 Watercolor
03 Drawing (pencil, charcoal, pastel, marker or ink)
04 Mixed Media
05 Pastel

DIVISION VII -- Junior
(Ages 3 - 6)

1st -- $7.00
2nd -- $5.00
3rd -- $4.00

Class No.
01 Acrylic
02 Watercolor
03 Drawing (pencil, charcoal, pastel, marker or ink)
04 Mixed Media
05 Pastel

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DEPARTMENT I -- Culinary - Foods
Elaine Cole, Superintendent

RULES
1. Entries will be accepted on Monday, September 15, 8 AM - 11:00 AM
2. Judging will be based on Appearance 25%, Taste and Texture 75%.
3. All exhibits must be entered on plastic plates in zip-lock bags (except
cakes). Cakes must be entered on heavy cardboard covered with foil
1" larger than cake -- Cake must be covered with plastic wrap.
4. Exhibitor will be required to bring ½ cake to be judged (with the
exception of decorated cakes), and this cake will remain for the Fair.
5. Decorated cakes will be judged on decoration only. Dummy bases may
be used.
6. Standard size pies will be required.
7. Exhibitor will be required to bring ½ loaf of bread or one mini-loaf.
8. Professional Classes -- Anyone who has sold decorated cakes for a period
of more than one year is considered a professional.
9. The Fair has the option to discard food as it spoils.
10. ALL EXHIBITORS SHOULD SUBMIT RECIPES WITH EACH ENTRY.
12. All entries become the property of Cullman County Fair Association.
13. One entry per person in each class
14. No bought cakes are eligible.

Division I -- Cakes (½ cake)

1st - $6.00
2nd - $4.00
3rd - $3.00

Class No.
01 White Sponge (Angel Food)
02 Yellow Sponge (no fat, no soda, or baking powder)
03 Pound Cake
04 Layer Cake
05 Dried Fruit Cake
06 Chiffon Cake
07 Decorated Cake (Non-Professional)
08 Decorated Cake (Professional)
09 Cake (Youth 18 & under)
10 Cake(Senior Citizens, 60 years and older)
11 Cake (Men Only)
12 "Glorified Box Cake" (Use cake mix as base)
13 Fresh Fruit Cake
14 Cheesecake

Division II -- Cookies (1 dozen)

1st - $6.00
2nd - $4.00
3rd - $3.00

Class No.
01 Rolled Cookies
02 Drop cookies
03 Bar Cookies)
04 Shaped Cookies
05 Pressed Cookies
06 Refrigerator Cookies
07 Meringue Cookies
08 Cookies (Youth 18 and under)
09 Cookies (Senior Citizen
10 Cookies (Men 60 years and older)
11 Brownies
12 Brownies (Youth Only)

Division III -- Candy (1 dozen)

1st - $6.00
2nd - $4.00
3rd - $3.00

Class No.
01 Fudge
02 Peanut Brittle
03 Mints
04 Pralines
05 Divinity
06 Toffee
07 Pecan Roll
08 Candy (Youth 18 and under)
09 Candy (Senior Citizens, 60 years and older)
10 Candy (Men Only)

Division IV -- Yeast Breads

1st - $6.00
2nd - $4.00
3rd - $3.00

Class No.
01 Dinner Rolls
02 Sweet Rolls
03 Loaf Bread
04 Sweet Breads
05 Yeast Breads (Youth, 18 and under)
06 Yeast Breads (Senior citizens, 60 years and older)
07 Sour Dough Bread
08 Yeast Bread (Men Only)

Division V -- Pies

1st - $6.00
2nd - $4.00
3rd - $3.00

Class No.
01 Fresh Fruit Pie
02 Cream Pie
03 Custard Pie
04 Chiffon Pie
05 Pie (Youth, 18 and under)
06 Nut Pie
07 Pie (Senior Citizens, 60 years and older)
08 Pie (Men Only)
09 Fried Pies
10 Dried Fruit Pie
11 Cobbler
12 Sweet Potato Pie

Division VI -- Quick Breads

1st - $6.00
2nd - $4.00
3rd - $3.00

Class No.
01 Biscuits
02 Cornbread
03 Sweet breads (Banana Nut)
04 Coffee Cake
05 Muffins
06 Quick Breads (Youth, 18 and under)
07 Quick Breads (Senior Citizens, 60 years and older)
08 Quick Breads (Men Only)
09 Tortilla
10 Mexican Corn Bread

Queen of the Kitchen Award

Rules of Eligibility
1. Fair participant must enter 10 or more items listed in the Culinary Department (must have at least one item in each of the following categories: Yeast Breads, Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Quick Breads, and candy). Canning entries excluded.
2. Winners will be determined on the following point system:
All First Places -- 10 points
All Second Places -- 5 points
All Third Places -- 2 points
3. Winner will be posted on www.cullmanlions.org web page, posted on Bulletin Board at Fair Office, and announced in newspaper by 2 pm Tuesday. (Please, no phone calls)
4. Persons who have won two years consecutively as Queen of the Kitchen will be awarded a plaque. They will not be allowed to compete for Queen of the Kitchen for 2 years.

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DEPARTMENT J -- Handicraft
Elaine Cole, Superintendent

1. Items to be entered on Thursday, September 11, Friday, September 11, from 12 Noon- 6:00 PM and Saturday, September 13 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. No Handicraft Exhibits will be entered on Sunday, Sept. 14.
2. Articles that have won premiums at any previous Cullman County Fair are not eligible
to be entered.
3. Articles must be made by exhibitor.
4. One entry per person in each class.
5. All items to be hung require attached wire hanger.
6. Size limited to 3 ft. square for woodworking items.
7. Wall Hangings are limited to 36" square.
8. All Models must be entered in a display case

Division I -- Holiday

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Christmas Ornament - Adult (One per Exhibitor - Hanger attached)
02 Christmas Ornament - Sr. Citizen
03 Christmas Ornament - Youth
04 Christmas Stocking
05 Christmas Tree (Table top size)
06 Christmas Tree Skirt
07 Easter Basket
08 Holiday Apron
09 Holiday Basket
10 Holiday Ceramics (One piece only)
11 Holiday Decorated Shirt
12 Holiday Gourd
13 Holiday Wall Hanging (No Wreaths)
14 Holiday Wreath (Hanger Attached)
15 Table Center Piece - Christmas
16 Table Center Piece - Easter
17 Table Center Piece - Halloween
18 Table Center Piece - Thanksgiving

Division II -- Adult

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Album (Soft Sculpture)
02 Barrettes
03 Basket (Decorated)
04 Basket weaving
05 Beaded Article
06 Birdhouse (Decorated)
07 Bread dough item
08 Calligraphy
09 Candles
10 Candlewicking (No Pillows)
11 Caning
12 Ceramics (one piece per exhibitor, No Holiday Article)
13 China Painting
14 Clay Sculpture
15 Clothing Item - Decorated (No Shirts)
16 Counted Cross Stitch Article
17 Crewel Article
18 Crochet (Not Afghans or Clothing)
19 Decorated Flowerpot
20 Decorated Mailbox
21 Decoupage
22 Doll - Animal
23 Doll - Ceramic Head
24 Doll - Corn Shuck
25 Doll - Crochet
26 Doll - Miscellaneous
27 Doll - Ragdoll
28 Doll - Soft Sculpture (Other than other than sampler or Sayng)
29 Duplicate Stitch Article
30 Embroidery Article
31 Fabric Painted Shirt ( No T-Shirts or Sweat Shirts)
32 Fabric Painting (No Shirts)
33 Flower Arrangement
34 Folk Art
35 Handmade Lamp (Not Wood)
36 Hand Thrown Ceramics
37 Jewelry
38 Leather Work
39 Liquid Embroidery (No Quilts)
40 Macrame Article
41 Metal Work
42 Model Automobile (in Case)
43 Model - Miscellaneous (in Case)
44 Needlepoint article
45 Net Darning
46 Origami
47 Painted Gourds
48 Paper Art
49 Plastic Canvas Article
50 Pottery
51 Purse
52 Quilling
53 Recycled Article
54 Resin Figurine
55 Ribbon Item
56 Rug
57 Soap
58 Stained Glass
59 Stenciling
60 Stuffed Animal
61 Sweat Shirt
62 Tatting
63 T-Shirt - Decorated
64 Tin Punch
65 Tole Painting
66 Trapunto
67 Wall Hanging - Counted Cross Stitch
68 Wall Hanging - Counted Cross Stitch (Sampler)
69 Wall Hanging - Counted Cross Stitch (Sayings)
70 Wall Hanging - Counted Cross Stitch
71 Wall Hanging - Crewel
72 Wall Hanging - Decorated Hat
73 Wall Hanging - Embroidery Hoop
74 Wall Hanging - Fabric
75 Wall Hanging - Macrame
76 Wall Hanging - Needle Point (Pre-printed)
77 Wall Hanging - Miscellaneous
78 Wall Hanging - Native American
79 Woven Article
80 Miscellaneous Craft

Division III -- Youth (18 years old and under)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Barrettes
02 Basket Weaving
03 Building Kit Craft
04 Candles
05 Ceramics
06 China Painting
07 Counted Cross Stitch Wall Hanging
08 Cross Stitch Wall Hanging
09 Crochet Article
10 Decorated Clothing Item (No T-Shirts or Sweat Shirts)
11 Decoupage
12 Doll - Rag Doll
13 Doll - Soft Sculpture
14 Fabric Painting (No Shirts)
15 Folk Art
16 Gourd, Painted
17 Jewelry
18 Leather Work
19 Macrame
20 Metal Work
21 Model Airplane (In Case)
22 Model Automobile (In Case)
23 Needle Work Article (No Wall Hanging)
24 Plastic Canvas Item
25 Puppet
26 Recycled Article
27 Rug
28 String Art
29 Stuffed Animal
30 Sweat Shirt - Decorated
31 T-Shirt - Decorated
32 Tin Punch
33 Toy
34 Wall Hanging - Crewel
35 Wall Hanging - Needlepoint
36 Wall Hanging - Miscellaneous
37 Miscellaneous Craft



Division IV -- Senior Citizen (60 years and older -- one entry per exhibitor)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Basket Weaving
02 Candlewicking ( No Pillows)
03 Ceramics (One Piece)
04 Crewel Article
05 Crochet Article (No Afghan or clothing)
06 Crochet Doily
07 Cross Stitch Article
08 Decoupage
09 Doll Crochet
10 Doll -- Miscellaneous
11 Doll - Ragdoll
12 Doll - Soft Sculpture
13 Fabric Painting
14 Folk Art
15 Gourds, Painted
16 Jewelry
17 Knitted Article (No Afghans or Clothing)
18 Leather Work
19 Liquid Embroidery Article
20 Metal Work
21 Needlepoint Article
22 Plastic Canvas
23 Recycled Article
24 Rug
25 Shirt - Decorated
26 Stenciling
27 Stuffed Animal
28 Tatting
29 Tin Punch
30 Trapunto
31 Toy
32 Wall Hanging (Crewel)
33 Wall Hanging - Needlepoint
34 Wall Hanging (Counted Cross Stitch)
35 Wall Hanging (Miscellaneous)

Division V -- Quilts and Afghans

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Afghan - Baby
02 Afghan - Crochet
03 Afghan - Knitted
04 Afghan - Sr. Citizen
05 Afghan - Youth
06 Afghan - Woven
07 Comforter
08 Quilt - Applique
09 Quilt - Commemorative
10 Quilt - Cross Stitch
11 Quilt - Embroidered
12 Quilt - Infant's Applique
13 Quilt - Infant's Embroidered
14 Quilt - Infant Miscellaneous
15 Quilt - Liquid Embroidery
16 Quilt - Mixed Techniques - Machine Quilted
17 Quilt - Mixed Techniques - Hand Quilted
18 Quilt - Original Design- Machine Quilted
19 Quilt - Original Design - Hand Quilted
20 Quilt - Patchwork - Machine Quilted
21 Quilt - Patchwork - Hand Quilted
22 Quilt - Preprinted - Machine Quilted
23 Quilt - Preprinted - Hand Quilted
24 Quilt - Sampler - Machine Quilted
25 Quilt - Sampler - Hand Quilted
26 Quilt - Sr. Citizen - Machine Quilted
27 Quilt - Sr. Citizen - Hand Quilted
28 Quilt - Whole Cloth - Machine Quilted
29 Quilt - Whole Cloth - Hand Quilted
30 Quilt - Youth
31 Quilted Wall Hanging
32 Quilted Accessory Item

Division VI -- Woodworking

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Article of Woodwork (Handcrafted, Not Furniture)
02 Article of Woodwork (Machine Crafted, Not Furniture)
03 Bird Feeder (Youth)
04 Bird Feeder (Adult)
05 Birdhouse - Adult
06 Birdhouse - Youth
07 Bowl
08 Doll House
09 Fern Stand
10 Foot Stool
11 Gun Rack
12 Hand Carved Item
13 Misc. Handpainted & Crafted Wood Item
14 Miniature Replica
15 Shadow Box
16 Picture Frame
17 Small cabinet or Piece of Furniture
18 Towel Rack
19 Toy
20 What Not Shelf Unit
21 Wood Carving
22 Wood Burning
23 Misc. Youth Wood Work Article

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DEPARTMENT K -- Sewing
Elaine Cole, Superintendent

1. Items to be entered on Thursday, September 11, Friday, September 12. from 12 Noon- 6:00 PM and Saturday, September 13, from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2. Articles that have won premiums at any previous Cullman County Fair are not eligible to be entered.
3. Articles must be made by exhibitor.
4. One entry per person in each class.

Division I -- Adult
1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Active Sportswear
02 Apron
03 Baby Dress (0-24 Mos) - Handmade
04 Baby Dress (0-24 Mos) - Machine Made
05 Baby Clothing Item (0-24 Mos) - Misc.
06 Blouse
07 Bonnet
08 Children's Play Outfit
09 Clothing Accessory Item - Misc.
10 Coat or Jacket
11 Collars
12 Costume
13 Crochet Article of Clothing
14 Doll Clothes
15 Dress (Child's)
16 Dress (Lady's)
17 Dress Suit (Lady's)
18 Formal Wear (Lady's)
19 Knitted Article of Clothing
20 Lingerie
21 Pageant Dress ( Children's 2-12 yr. old )
22 Pageant Dress
23 Pants Suit (Lady's)
24 Pants (Man’s or Boy’s)
25 Shirt (Man’s or Boy’s)
26 Skirt
27 Smocked Garment
28 Suit (Man’s or Boy’s)
29 Tote Bag
30 Vest

Division II -- Youth

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Apron
02 Blouse -Shirt
03 Collars
04 Costume
05 Crochet Article Of Clothing
06 Doll Clothes
07 Dress
08 Formal Wear
09 Knitted Article of Clothing
10 Pageant Dress
11 Pants - Shorts
12 Play Clothes
13 Skirt
14 Tote Bag
15 Vest
16 Wall Hanging

Division III -- Household Linens

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Bedspread
02 Casserole Carrier
03 Crocheted Bedspread
04 Crocheted Tablecloth
05 Linens - Misc.
06 Luncheon Set
07 Pillow Cases
08 Pillow - Candlewick
09 Pillow - Crochet
10 Pillow - Cross Stitched
11 Pillow - Embroidered
12 Pillow - Latchhook
13 Pillow - Misc.
14 Pillow - Patch Work
15 Pillow - Senior Citizen
16 Pillow - Stuff Stitched
17 Pillow - Youth
18 Placemats
19 Pot Holder
20 Table Cloth
21 Towel Set - Decorated
22 Towels - Hand or Dish
23 Table Runner

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DEPARTMENT L -- Food Preservation
Elaine Cole, Superintendent

1. Only Standard quart or pint jars accepted (not mayonnaise or other jars).
2. All jars must have rings left on.
3. All jars must be sealed
4. Judging will be based on: Appearance (color-clearness, Texture,
Uniformity, Packing.)
5. No jars accepted with rusty rings or lids.
6. No jars accepted that have been shown before.
7. Items to be entered on Thursday, September 11, Friday, September 12 from 12 Noon- 6:00 PM
and Saturday, September 13 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Division I -- Canned Fruits (Adult)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Apple Sauce
02 Apples
03 Blackberries
04 Blueberries
05 Cherries
06 Figs
07 Fruit Juices
08 Grapes
09 Huckleberries
10 Muscadine
11 Peaches
12 Pear Sauce
13 Pears
14 Pie Filling
15 Plums, Prunes
16 Strawberries

Division II -- Canned Vegetables (Adult)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Asparagus
02 Beets
03 Butterbeans
04 Cabbage
05 Carrots
06 Casserole
07 Corn
08 Egg Plant
09 English Peas
10 Field Peas
11 Green Beans
12 Kraut
13 Okra
14 Pimento Peppers
15 Poke Sallet
16 Potatoes - Irish
17 Potatoes - Sweet
18 Pumpkin
19 Shelled Beans
20 Soup Mixture
21 Stew
22 Tomato Juice
23 Tomatoes
24 Turnip Greens
25 Wax Beans


Division III -- Jelly, Butters, Conserves, Marmalades, Preserves, Jam (Adult)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Butters
02 Conserves
03 Jam
04 Jelly
05 Marmalades
06 Preserves

Division IV -- Pickles and Relishes (Adult)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Bread & Butter Pickles
02 Catsups
03 Chow-Chow
04 Cucumber Pickles - Dill
05 Cucumber Pickles - Sweet
06 Cucumber Relishes
07 Fruit Pickles
08 Fruit Relishes
09 Hot Pepper Sauce
10 Pickled Peppers
11 Pepper Relish
12 Salsa
13 Sauces ( Tomato Base)
14 Sweet Pickle Relish (Not Cucumber)
15 Sweet Vegetable Pickles (Not Cucumber)
16 Vegetable Pickles - Dill


Division V -- Canned Meats (Adults)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Beef
02 Pork
03 Poultry

Division VI -- Dried Foods (Adults)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Fruits
02 Meats
03 Nuts
04 Vegetables

Division VII -- Youth (Under 18 Years Old)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Fruit Juices
02 Fruits
03 Jelly, Preserves, Jam, etc.
04 Soup
05 Salsa
06 Tomatoes
07 Vegetable - Fruit Pickles
08 Vegetables - Fruit Relishes
09 Vegetables

Division VIII -- Senior Citizens (60 Years and Older)

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class No.
01 Dried Fruit
02 Dried Vegetables
03 Fruit Juices
04 Fruit Pickles
05 Fruit Relishes
06 Fruits
07 Jelly, Preserves, Jam, etc.
08 Salsa
09 Tomato Juice
10 Vegetable Pickles
11 Vegetable Relishes
12 Vegetables

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DEPARTMENT M -- Field Crops
Superintendent: Jeff Smith
Rules:
1. Entries will be received Sunday, September 14, from 1:00 PM--5:00 PM and Monday, September 15, from 8:00-11:00 AM
2. All exhibits must be prepared for display as stated for each category. Entries not properly prepared for exhibit will not be allowed to participate.
3. All exhibits must remain in place in 3he Agricultural Exhibit Building until 8:00 AM Sunday, September 21. All exhibits should be picked up by 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 21.

Division I -- Corn

1st - $14.00
2nd - $12.00
3rd - $10.00

Class 01 -- (Yellow) -- 10 Ears Tied Together with String in the shape of a Pyramid.
Class 02 -- (White) -- 10 Ears Tied Together with String in the shape of a Pyramid.
Class 03 -- (Ornamental) -- 3 Ears Tied Together With String in the Shape of a Pyramid.
Class 04 -- (Popcorn) -- 3 Ears Tied Together With String in the Shape of a Pyramid.

Division II -- Hay

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 Bermuda Grass - (One Bale)
Class 02 Alfalfa - (One Bale)
Class 03 Fescue - (One Bale )
Class 04 Lespedeza - (Sericea & Annual) (One Bale)
Class 05 Soy Bean (One Bale)
Class 06 Grass - Other (1 Bale)

Division III -- Cotton

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 (Two Stalks Tied Together with String)

Division IV -- Soybeans

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 (Three Stalks Tied Together with String)

Division V -- Potatoes

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 -- Sweet Potatoes (4 quart basket)
Class 02 -- (White) Irish Potatoes(4 quart basket)
Class 03 -- (Red) Irish Potatoes(4 quart basket)

Division VI -- Pumpkins

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 -- Ornamental Type - (1 Pumpkin)
Class 02 -- Jack-O-Lantern Type (1 Pumpkin in Original State) (15# & above)
Class 03 -- Giant Size Type (1 Pumpkin)

Division VII -- Peppers

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 – Serrano - (One Quart Container)
Class 02 – Cubanelle (Frying type, One Quart Container)
Class 03 – Cayenne -(One Quart Container)
Class 04 – Pimento (One Quart Container)
Class 05 – Annaheim (One Quart Container)
Class 06 – Jalapeno - (One Quart Container)
Class 07 – Cherry - (One Quart Container)
Class 08 -- Bell - (One Quart Container)
Class 09 -- Ancho - (One Quart Container)
Class 10 -- Banana - (One Quart Container)

Division VIII -- Watermelons

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 -- Watermelon, Oblong - (1) 35 lb & over
Class 02 -- Watermelon, Oblong - (1) Under 35 lb.
Class 03 -- Watermelon, Round - (1)
Class 04 – Watermelon, Small Round (1)

Division IX --- Vegetables
Must be Grown by Exhibitor

1st- $7
2nd - $6
3rd - $5

Class 01 -- Beets - (Five Roots)
Class 02 -- Beans, Dry Shelled - (One Plate)
Class 03 -- Beans, Lima (One Plate)
Class 04 -- Beans, Snap (One Plate)
Class 05 -- Chestnuts (One Plate)
Class 06 -- Collards (2 Plants tied together)
Class 07 -- Cucumbers ( 2 Quart Basket)
Class 08 -- Garlic (3 Bulbs)
Class 09 --- Eggplant, Finger shape (2)
Class 10 -- Eggplant, Traditional (2)
Class 11 -- Muscadines, Bronze (1 Plate)
class 12 -- Muscadines, Dark Fruited (1 Plate)
Class 13 -- Okra (1 Plate of Okra)
Class 14 -- Onions, Green (5 Plants tied in Bundle)
Class 15 -- Onions, Whole ( 6 Onions)
Class 16 – Onions, Yellow (6 Onions)
Class 17 – Peanuts (1 Plate of peanuts)
Class 18 -- Peas (1 Plate of Peas)
Class 19 -- Squash, Kershaw (1 Plate)
Class 20 -- Squash, Yellow Crookneck (1 Plate)
Class 21 -- Squash, Yellow Straight neck (1 Plate)
Class 22 -- Winter Squash ( 1 Plate)
Class 23 -- Squash, Zucchini (2)
Class 24 -- Sunflower (1 Sunflower Head)
Class 25 -- Turnips (5 Plants with roots attached)
Class 26 -- Persimmons
Class 27 -- Grapes (Bunch)

Division X -- Tomatoes

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $5

Class 01 - Tomatoes, Green (2 quart Basket)
Class 02 - Tomatoes, Cherry or Salad (Pint Container)
Class 03 - Tomatoes, Roma (Green)

Division XI – Current Season Gourds (green gourds)

1st - $7
2nd - $6
3rd - $5

Judging for current season gourds: 25% cultural perfection, 25% quality, 25% cleanliness, 25% maturity


Class 01 – Gourd with largest circumference
Class 02 – Longest overall STRAIGHT gourd 1st
Class 04 – Ugliest/freak gourd naturally (2 or more OK if inseparable)
Class 05 – Most unusual gourd grown naturally
Class 06 -- Smallest overall gourd
Class 07 -- 3 identical fresh gourds (any variety)
Class 08 – Gourd with longest stem

Division XII -- Apples (One 2 Quart Basket of Apples)

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 - Red Delicious
Class 02 - Golden Delicious
Class 03 - Other Varieties
Class 04 - Crab Apple 1st

Division XIII -- Pears (One 2 Quart Basket of Pears)

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 - Pears (Hard)
Class 02 - Pears (European or French)
Class 03 - Pears (Asian)

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DEPARTMENT N -- APICULTURE
Division I -- Extracted Honey
Charles Pinkston & Jeff Smith, Superintendents

1st - $14
2nd - $12
3rd - $10

Class 01 - Extra white or light in color
Class 02 - White or light in color
Class 03 - Extra light amber in color
Class 04 - Light amber in color
Class 05 - Amber in color

Division II -- Chunky or Comb Honey

Class 01 - White comb and extract
Class 02 - Light amber comb and extract
Class 03 - Amber comb and extract 1st

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DEPARTMENT O -- Horticulture:
The Cullman County Fair Association
(Flower Show)
Horticulture Chairperson: Millie Evers
Co-Chairperson: Donna Cheatham

Rules:
1. All entries shall be in place by 10:00 AM ,Monday, September 15.
2. The Show committee cannot be responsible for personal or club properties placed in the show. Articles, where feasible, should be marked or tagged with exhibitor's name and address.

Rules for Horticulture
1. Competition is open in all listed classes to anyone in Cullman County.
2. Exhibitors must have secured an exhibitor number from the Cullman County Fair Office..
3. Potted plants should be brought in for exhibition Monday, Sept 15, 8:00 to 10:00 AM.
4. Pots containing plants should not exceed 12 inches. Pots and plants must be clean
and free of disease and insects.
5. One entry allowed per exhibitor of each class of each variety.
6. Plant material and container plants must have been grown by the exhibitor or in their
possession at least 3 months.
7. Entry tags will be furnished and will be filled out by the Classification Committee..
8. Exhibits must remain until the close of the show. Exhibits and ribbons may be picked up
on Sunday morning , Sept. 21.
9. The Show Committee reserves the right to interpret the rules and make
further rules for the conduct of the show and its exhibitors

Division I -- Potted Ferns (pots limited to 12")

1st - $7
2nd - $6
3rd - $5

Class 01 Asparagus
Class 02 Bird Nest Fern
Class 03 Boston
Class 04 Boston (Sword Fern)
Class 05 Boston (Petticoat)
Class 06 Boston (Dwarf Boston)
Class 07 Boston (Fluffy Ruffles)
Class 08 Boston (Lace Fern)
Class 09 Maiden Hair Fern
Class 10 Rabbit Hair Fern
Class 11 Rabbit Foot
Class 12 Any Other Not Listed

Division II-- Potted Plants (limited to 12")

1st - $7
2nd - $6
3rd - $5

Class 01 Begonia (Colored Foliage)
Class 02 Begonia (Green foliage)
Class 03 Anthium Foliage Plant
Class 04 Peace Lily Foliage Plant
Class 05 Shamrock Foliage Plant
Class 06 Peppers Foliage Plant
Class 07 Bromeliads Foliage Plant
Class 08 Schefflera Foliage Plant
Class 09 Palms Foliage Plant
Class 10 Philodendron Foliage Plant
Class 11 Sweet Potato Vine
Class 12 Saintpaulis (African Violet - single blossom) Single Crown
Class 13 Saintpaulis (African Violet - Double blossom) Single Crown
Class 14 Sansevieria
Class 15 Orchids
Class 16 Geraniums
Class 17 Any other not listed

Division III -- Cactus and Succulents (limited to 12" pots)

1st - $7
2nd - $6
3rd - $5

Class 01 Aloe
Class 02 Cactus - Small Variety (1 plant per pot)
Class 03 Cactus - Small Variety (More than 1 plant - same variety)
Class 04 Cactus - Small Variety (More than one variety per pot)
Class 05 Cactus - large variety (1 per pot)
Class 06 Cactus - (More than 1 per pot)
Class 07 Echeveria (Hen and Chick) (1 variety per pot)
Class 08 Echeveria (Hen and Chick) (More than one variety per pot)
Class 09 Jade - 1 plant (Green)
Class 10 Jade - 1 plant (Variegated)
Class 11 Any other not listed

Division IV -- Hanging Containers (only one per exhibitor)
(limited to 12" pots)

1st - $7
2nd - $6
3rd - $5

Class 01 Aspargus Ferns
Class 02 Boston Fern
Class 03 Other Ferns
Class 04 Flowering
Class 05 Non-Flowering
Class 06 Collection of three or more kinds of plants in one container

Division V

1st - $7
2nd - $6
3rd - $5

Class 01 Dish Gardens

Division VI (limited to 12" pots)

1st - $7
2nd - $6
3rd - $5

Class 01 Basil
Class 02 Chives
Class 03 Oregano
Class 04 Rosemary
Class 05 other

Top Awards for Horticulture Division:

The Award of Horticulture Excellence (Finest in the entire division)
Sweepstakes Award (Exhibitor winning the largest number of awards)

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DEPARTMENT Q
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Theresa Burns, Superintendent

NOTE: These rules have been expanded and clarified for 2008 to promote an increased quality of and protection for this year's photographic entries. Previous rules DO NOT apply and entries conforming to old rules will regretfully be disallowed.

1. Each entry must have been created by the exhibitor, within the past 12 months. No previous entries will be accepted. Only one entry per class is allowed with a maximum of 6 entries per exhibitor.
2. ENTRANT ELIGIBILITY: No professional prints will be accepted, nor will prints be accepted from any individual who derives an income from photography. This is strictly an amateur competition.
3. SIZES: All print entries may be either 8 X 10 or 8 X 12 to suit either full or cropped 35 MM film format sizes. You may enter either or both of these sizes. No other sizes will be accepted.
4. PRINT QUALIFICATIONS: All entries must be prints made from color or black and white negatives printed on photographic paper. No "color prints," laser prints, digital prints, digitally enhanced photographs will be accepted in Division I and II. Each exhibitor shall place his or her name, address division and class on the back, upper right hand corner of prints.
5. DIGITAL CAMERA PRINTS IN DIVISION III AND DIVISION IV: A digital camera is a camera that uses electronic media (floppy disk or flashcard) rather than film to capture an image.
6. MOUNTING: Prints must be on 1/16 inch thick (minimum) mounting board available at most frame shops or art supply stores. It is very important that the mounting board be the exact same size as the print mounted to it -- Spray adhesive works well to mount prints. Any prints in frames or behind glass, plastic, or clear "saran wrap" will be disallowed. Please DO NOT attach any kind of hanger on the back of the print, as the Fair committee uses a very simple uniform system of
displaying entries.
7. TRANSPARENCIES and SLIDES HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED.
8. DEFINITIONS
a. Division I Color Prints: Any color print produced from a color negative or slide process, shall contain no visible artwork or enhancement.
b. Division II Black and White Prints. Produced from a black and white negative or color negative on Black and White photographic paper.
c. Division III Digital Camera Prints Any color print produced from a digital camera and printed on photo quality paper using any color printer printer. These
prints must also be 8X10 in size and mounted similar to Division I and II. These prints may be digitally enhanced. Contestants are urged to show creativity in this division.
D. Division IV Black and White Prints. Produced from a digital camera and printed on photo quality paper using any color printer. These prints must also be 8X10 in size and mounted similar to Division I and II. These prints may be digitally enhanced. Contestants are urged to show creativity in this division
9. IDENTIFICATION: Each exhibitor shall place his/her name, address, division, and class on the back of the print. Please have all prints identified and in the proper class prior to registration in order for the registration process to proceed smoothly.
1O. ACCEPTABILITY: All photographic entries should be in keeping with the wholesome family theme of the Fair. Nude, suggestive or inappropriate entries shall be disallowed by the registration committee and will not be considered for any type judging.
11. JUDGING: The decision of the judges is final. No one is to be in the building during judging.
12. CLASSES

Class 01 Portraits of Adults... Shall be primarily of a person or persons, either close up or full length, intended to show true features in a flattering manner.
Class 02 Portraits of Children... ages from babies up through High School Age, with the child predominately visible in the photograph.
Class 03 Places and things... Shall be primarily man-made subjects such as cities, bridges, buildings, harbors, machinery, autos, etc.
Class 04 Landscapes, Mountains, sunsets, rivers, where nature predominates.
Class 05 Human Interest... Humor, drama, action, showing emotion.
Class 06 Flowers... Groups or close-ups of individual blossoms.
Class 07 Animals... Shall include one or more animal(s) in a setting natural to the animal.
Class 08 Action/Sports... Pictures should show action such as football, baseball, basketball, running, skiing, auto-racing, gymnastics, dancing, etc.

13. Entries will be received at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Sunday, September 17, between the hours of 1:00 and 5:00 PM.

Division I -- Color Prints

1st - $10.00
2nd - $5.00
3rd - $3.00

Class No.
01 Portraits of Adults
02 Portraits of Children
03 Places
04 Landscapes
05 Human Interest
06 Flowers
07 Animals
08 Action/Sports

Division II -- Black and White Prints

Class No.
01 Portraits of Adults
02 Portraits of Children
03 Places
04 Landscapes
05 Human Interest
06 Flowers
07 Animals
08 Action/Sports

Division III -- Digital Color Prints
Any color print produced from a digital camera and printed on photo quality paper using a printer. These prints must also be 8X10 in size and mounted similar to Division I and II. These prints may be digitally enhanced. Contestants are urged to show creativity in this division.

Class No.

01 Portraits of Adults
02 Portraits of Children
03 Places
04 Landscapes
05 Human Interest
06 Flowers
07 Animals
08 Action/Sports

Division IV -- Digital Black and White Prints

Class No.
01 Portraits of Adults
02 Portraits of Children
03 Places
04 Landscapes
05 Human Interest
06 Flowers
07 Animals
08 Action/Sports

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DEPARTMENT R -- Individual Exhibits
FCCLA Exhibits
D. Patterson, & B. Pope, Superintendents

Rules
1. Project entered must have been made under the supervision of the teacher.
2. Project en