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Rules and Regulations
The Fayette County Fair reserves to its executive committee the absolute
and final right to interpret these rules and regulations, to arbitrarily
settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard
thereto or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the
Fair.
Every rule laid down in this premium book will be strictly adhered to
and no exceptions made.
Police
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The police shall
be sworn in as conservators of the peace, and it shall be their duty
to arrest any person creating a disturbance or violating any rule of
the exhibition, city, state or country.
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The grounds or
buildings of the society must not be made a rendezvous or night
lodging place for persons not legitimately connected with the fair.
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Each morning the
grounds must be patrolled and every person not provided with a
ticket good for that day must be required to procure one or be
removed from the grounds.
Concessions
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All deliveries of
goods to owners of livestock or concessions apply to the Secretary
prior to the fair and engage space for same by signing a contract
designating the kind of business to be conducted and by paying such
percent of the rental as may be arranged for between the Association
and the purchaser. The Association reserves the right to cancel at
any time for reasons satisfactory to them any contract made with
concessionaires.
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A deposit fee will
be required at the time the reservation is made. The entire amount
of the contract must be paid before the concession is set up.
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All deliveries of
goods to owners of livestock or concession must be made prior to
10:00 A.M. or between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 P.M.
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For commercial
exhibits and outside displays, contact the Secretary as early as
possible.
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Each
concessionaire or Commercial Exhibitor must purchase at least one
annual membership. In addition, anyone working at an exhibit or
stand must pay their way into the grounds.
Miscellaneous
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The use of the
loud speakers and radios will be under the control of the
management.
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Nothing will be
allowed on the Grounds that is prohibited by state or federal law.
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Anyone desiring to
obtain license for the sale of articles or for exhibitions must pay
the price of such permits in advance.
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It shall be the
duty of the gate keeper to collect from each person entering the
grounds his ticket or money for admission. He shall surrender all
admission tickets and money so collected to the finance committee
upon demand. He shall accept the receipt of the finance committee
for the number of tickets surrendered and described.
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Tickets of
admission must be procured at the office of the Treasurer or at the
gate. Gate keepers are instructed to debar all persons not having
correct admission tickets or money.
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The gates will be
operated under an “EVERYBODY PAYS POLICY.”
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Any annual
membership ticket or life membership ticket tendered for admission
by anyone other than the rightful owner shall be forfeited.
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Additional by-laws
and rules are posted in the Secretary's Office.
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Returned checks
may be subject to a fee not to exceed $25.00.
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Alcoholic
beverages including beer shall not be consumed or carried about in
any area not designated for such purpose.
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Motorized vehicles
including golf carts, 4-wheelers, mini bikes, scooters, and any
other vehicle that the fair management determines to be a hazard to
the public are not permitted on the grounds without express written
permission from the management. Proof of insurance is required
before permission is granted. Excluded from this policy are vehicles
that are designed for and used by persons with disabilities.
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The Fayette County
Fair management will endeavor to protect participants and guests
from loss or injury while attending the fair. However, they will not
be held responsible for any accident, damage, or loss.
Notice to Exhibitors
1.
4-H and FFA
exhibitors will be permitted to enter in both the junior and the open
class shows provided the qualifications of both shows are met. However,
entries in the open class show must be made in accordance with the open
class rules. Junior exhibitors who wish to enter dairy animals in the
“Blue Ribbon Diary Show” must pay any entry fee and stall rent governing
this show.
2.
Entries in the open
class departments may be made by mail or at the Secretary's office on
the fairgrounds. The closing time for most entries is 12:00 Noon
Saturday, July 19, 2008. The secretary's office will be open from 9:00
A.M. to 12:00 Noon on Saturday, July 19.
3.
The responsibility
for making correct entries rests with the exhibitor. The exhibitor must
carefully study the premium book to determine the correct entry. If
doubt exists, call at the office of the secretary or the department
superintendent for assistance. The Association will not be responsible
for premiums on articles that have not been correctly entered.
4.
Any Exhibitor's Fee
must be paid before an entry will be placed on the Fair Exhibit Entry
Books. Exceptions to this rule can be found in various departments
affected. Entries mailed to the Secretary must be accompanied by
remittance in order to receive attention.
5.
All animals and
articles for exhibition will be taken in charge by the Superintendent of
each department and arranged in order for the inspection of the judge.
6.
Exhibitors in stock
divisions who make entries by mail must enclose payment in full to be
sure of entry. No premiums will be paid on stock shown before stall
rent, entry fees, and other incidentals are paid.
7.
The Association
reserves the right to refuse to accept the entry of any applicant and
assumes no duty to accept entries nor any liability of any kind for
refusing to accept same regardless of whether a tender of the entry fee
has been made or not; and if in the case the entry fee has been paid,
the Association reserves the right, in its own discretion to return the
same.
8.
No entries will be
made of articles or animals not listed in the catalog. There are no
“Specials.”
9.
No exhibitor shall
inspect or be allowed access to entry books for any purpose.
10.
All articles and
animals entered for premiums must be made in the name of the bona fide
owner or manufacturer, and no animal will be examined by the judges
unless it has a card attached showing its division, class and age, or
unless the judge shall have in his possession at the time of judging the
original entry books showing said division, class and age. Cards,
where necessary, will be furnished by the Society.
11.
Exhibitors shall be
limited to two premiums in classes where there is no competition.
12.
The Board of
Directors will take precautions in their power for the safekeeping of
stock and articles on exhibition, but will not be responsible for any
loss or damage that may occur. A well regulated police force will be on
the grounds at times during the fair, and with a little care on the part
of the owners, this will secure safety of all articles on exhibition.
13.
The General
Superintendent will receive all goods shipped to his care, but they will
not be brought upon the grounds except by the owner or his agent, nor
will the Society be in any case responsible for transportation.
14.
Exhibitors are
expected to obey the Superintendent promptly in producing their stock
when instructed to do so, and any person proving refractory will be
ruled out of competition.
15.
Exhibitors of stock
must put their name and the name of the particular breed to which the
animal belongs, and also the name, so far as known, in a conspicuous
place on their respective stalls on a card or banner.
16.
Wood chips or
shavings will be allowed in the Hog and Sheep barns. No free bedding.
17.
All awarded premiums
not called for before November 1, 2008, shall be forfeited to the
Society. If premium payments are not available at the close of the Fair,
they will be mailed.
18.
There will be
adequate stalls and pens on the grounds for stock during the Fair. The
Society shall determine proper use of all areas used for housing stock.
19.
All entries to be
number written on entry cards instead of the name of the exhibitor.
20.
Persons who may wish
to make special arrangements for the exhibition of any article or those
who may want detailed information on any particular subject are invited
to correspond with the Secretary.
21.
Drinking Cups or any
other type of unattended watering system that requires a pressure water
source are not permitted on the grounds.
22.
Power washers are not
permitted on the grounds.
To Superintendents and Judges
1. The Superintendents of each Department and their assistants will
attend to the reception and arrangement of all articles and animals in
their respective divisions.
2. The judges are requested to meet at the office of the Secretary,
whence they will proceed to their respective duties.
3. No person will be allowed to interfere with the judges during or
before their adjudication; and any person, who by word, letter, or
otherwise, attempts to interfere with the judges shall be excluded from
competition.
4. The Superintendents are expected to make written reports signed by
the judges, and file the same immediately with the Secretary. Blank
reports will be furnished by the Secretary.
5. No person shall ACT AS JUDGE FOR AWARDING PREMIUMS OF WHICH HE IS IN
ANY WAY A COMPETITOR.
6. When an article or animal entered has no competition and the same is
of ordinary or inferior quality, the judges shall not award the first
premium. The Society shall discountenance the awarding of premiums in
the absence of corresponding merit. No special premiums shall be awarded
any article not entered for special premiums.
7. An animal or article entered for one premium cannot compete for
another individual premium; except in sweepstakes, or in the case of 4-H
exhibits entering Open Class Shows.
8. The awarding committee, especially on animals will be expected to
give their report for the reason of their decision, embracing the
valuable qualities of the animals or article or articles to which
premiums are awarded. The chairman must not fail to present the report
of the committee when handing in his report, must assist the Secretary
in making a correct report of it, so there can be no mistakes as to the
meaning and intention of the committee.
9. Awarding committees will only award premiums on articles on which
premiums are offered in their respective classes; but they are requested
to examine all animals and articles entered in the miscellaneous class
of the same division, and recommend those deemed meritorious for
premiums.
10. Blue ribbons are designed for first premiums, red ribbons for the
second premiums, and white ribbons for the third, which will be affixed
by the Superintendent at the time of award.
11. Any award made for premiums contrary to the above rules will not be
paid unless approved by the Board of Directors.
International Association of Fairs and Expositions ~ National Code of Show
Ring Ethics
Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport
themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this
competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of
honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education.
This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete
in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock
offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE
National Code of Show Ring Ethics”, fairs and livestock shows may have
rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state,
provincial and national levels.
All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative
responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable
acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those
younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners,
exhibitors, fitters, trainers, and absolutely responsible persons who
violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction
proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with
the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors
who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock
exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock
shows in the United States and Canada.
The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all
livestock in competitive events:
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All exhibitors must present,
upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership,
length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of
ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.
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Owners, exhibitors, fitters,
trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health
certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or
livestock show officials.
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Junior exhibitors are
expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock
shows.
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Animals shall be presented
to show events where they will enter the food chain free of volatile
drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the
giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, and/or
absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any
specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal
to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates
with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs
other than in accordance with applicable federal, state, and provincial
statutes, regulations, and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if
the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state, provincial
statues, regulations, and rules affect the animal’s performance or
appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of
saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the
presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie
evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either
internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine,
saliva, blood, or other substance tested by laboratory to which it is
sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is
preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation,
transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and
accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the
sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the
condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the
burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely
responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal
arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving
the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting
the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed
veterinarian.
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Any surgical procedure or
injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application
of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which
could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour,
conformation or appearance, except external applications of substances
to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except
for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for
the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
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The use of showing and/or
handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause
swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are
not acceptable and are prohibited.
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Direct criticism or
interference with the judge, fair, livestock show management, other
exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or
after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their
official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other
show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation, and respect
and personal shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.
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No owner, exhibitor, fitter,
trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another
person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or
knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either
by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics.
Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary
action.
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The application of this code
of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animals condition
by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not
he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the
treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.
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The act of entering an
animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter,
trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action
taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show
Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock
show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of
entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or
disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published
with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the
International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and
Expositions and any special notices to members.
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The act of entering of an
animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the
owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that
he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and
understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions
prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which
contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or
provincial statues, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate
law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXHIBITION
OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND BIRDS
AT THE FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR
All livestock including, beef, dairy, swine, sheep, bucket/bottle calves
and horses must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection dated within
30 days of the fair (sheep – 14 days). These will be checked upon
arrival and includes all animals except rabbits and poultry.
• Dogs and cats must have a current rabies vaccination certificate
presented before the show.
• Any evidence of warts, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, draining
abscesses, club lamb fungus, sore mouth, or any other contagious or
infectious condition will eliminate the animal from the show.
• Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be
exhibited.
• 4-H & FFA swine exhibitors must sign, and present an owner affidavit
that the animals being exhibited did not originate from a quarantined
herd and to the best of their knowledge, swine dysentery has not been in
evidence in their herd for the past 12 months.
• No pseudorabies testing is required for swine at an exhibition that
involves only market classes, provided all swine are consigned directly
to a slaughter establishment from the exhibition. The site that the
swine originate from must have a current monitored status in order for
the swine to be transported to the fairgrounds.
• All sexually intact male and female sheep must have an individual
Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag. All sexually intact male and
female goats must be identified with an Individual Scrapie Flock of
Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA
(to register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG).
• The poultry show is being held in accordance with the Iowa Department
of Agriculture 2008 regulations relating to the exhibiting of poultry in
the State of Iowa. All poultry exhibited must originate from U.S.
Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative
Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test
must have been performed by an authorized tester. If needed, an
authorized tester will be available to test for Pullorum-Typhoid at the
fair from 10:00 to 12 noon on Monday, July 21. Birds cannot go into
their cage until a Pullorum-Typhoid test is seen at the time of
check-in. Any bird over 4 months of age must be tested.
THE DECISION OF THE OFFICIAL SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL.
David D. Schmitt, D.V.M.,
State Veterinarian
Bureau of Animal Industry |
