GRANGE EXHIBITS
Superintendent Gilbert Emens
All exhibits must be in place by Saturday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. Judging will be Sunday, September 21st at 1:00 p.m. Exhibits will not be released until the Sunday, following the Fair.
Those who exhibited last year will occupy the same booth this year.
All ENTRIES must be in
the fair office by August 29th.
DIRECTION TO JUDGES
Use the following information for judging section 297
Each Grange may use themes if they so desire.
POTATOES: two early varieties, three late, one sweet or yam,
three for each exhibit.
FRUITS, VEGETABLES, JELLIES AND MEATS CANNED: quality and appearance, not quantity, display according to size of space.
GRAINS AND SEEDS THRESHED: bright and fresh and update varieties.
PLANTS AND FLOWERS: attractive display.
CORN HUSKED: 5 varieties field, 3 sweet, and 2 pop.
VEGETABLES: quality and attractiveness.
SQUASH: 7 varieties. PUMPKINS: 3 varieties.
MELONS: MUSK, 4 varieties. WATER, 6 varieties
POULTRY AND DAIRY PRODUCTS: attractive display.
POSTERS: slogans and scenic pictures concerning Grange activities, no labels.
FRESH FRUITS: Attractive display of quality fruits.
MISCELLANEOUS: Small items need not be labeled
Exhibits will be judged on the following scale of points:
DO NOT LABEL ITEMS
General Attractiveness 20
Potatoes 6
Fruit, Vegetables, Jellies and Meat, canned 8
Grain and seeds, threshed 5
Plants and Flowers 6
Corn husked 6
Vegetables 6
Squashes and Pumpkins 5
Melons and Cantaloupes 5
Poultry and Dairy Products 5
Fruit, green 6
Posters, Slogans or Scenic Pictures 6
Originality 5
Miscellaneous 6
Quality of all articles exhibited 5
TOTAL
100
SECTION 297 ADULT GRANGES
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 297 3525 Adult Grange Booth Display
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd
200.00 190.00 180.00
The 158th Hillsdale County Fair Theme is
Weve Got A Good Thing Growin
SCHOOLS AND RELIGIOUS EXHIBITS
Superintendent William White
General Rules
Exhibits must be in place no later than noon, Saturday, September 20th, and shall remain until 10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27th. Open Sunday, the day after the fair, 9:00 a.m. to Noon to remove exhibits.
Each exhibit may be built around a central theme, or unit with materials exhibited developing the chosen theme. Judging will take place Sunday, September 21st at 2:00 p.m.
YOUTH not to exceed the age of 19 by December 31st of the current Fair year.
Learning Objective- To encourage youth to work together reaching and exploring to develop a creative, educational, informational display around a chosen fair theme.
SECTION 298 PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC ELEMENTARY CITY, CHURCH & VILLAGE SCHOOLS
One entry per school building, representing any grouping of grades desired, may enter.
Use the following score card for section 298:
1. Student body
representation 20
2. Originality of students work
40
3.
Neatness
15
4. Variety of
media 15
5. Creativity in following the theme
10
TOTAL 100
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 298
3530 Booth Display
Premiums: 1st
2nd 3rd
30.00 27.00 23.00
4th
5th thru 24th
20.00 10.00
SECTION 299 HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Entries open to any school sponsored organization or club (FFA,
FHA, Vocational, etc.)
Use the following score card for section 299:
1. Student body
representation 20
2. Originality of students work
40
3.
Neatness
15
4. Variety of
media 15
5. Creativity in following the theme
10
TOTAL 100
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 299
3535 Booth Display
Premiums: 1st
2nd 3rd
30.00 27.00 23.00
4th
5th thru 24th
20.00 10.00
SECTION 300 DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Groups not qualifying for above, which operate in all or several grades of elementary through high schools. (Music, Art, Science, Language, Scouts, Camp Fire, etc.)
Use the following score card for section 301:
1. Student body
representation 20
2. Originality of students work
40
3.
Neatness
15
4. Variety of
media 15
5. Creativity in following the theme
10
TOTAL 100
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 300
3540 Booth Display
Premiums: 1st
2nd 3rd
30.00 27.00 23.00
4th
5th thru 24th
20.00 10.00
SECTION 301 CHURCH SCHOOLS & YOUTH
RELIGIOUS GROUPS
All exhibits
should be plainly marked with the name of the Church School or Youth Group.
Use the following score card
for section 300:
1. Biblical
Integrations 20
2. Express/Clarity of Intended Message 40
3. Neatness
15
4. Variety of media
15
5. Creativity in following the theme
10
TOTAL 100
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 301
3545 Booth Display
Premiums: 1st
2nd 3rd
30.00 27.00 23.00
4th
5th thru 24th
20.00 10.00
SECTION 302 CHURCH & OTHER ORGANIZATION
EXHIBITS
All exhibits
should be plainly marked with the name of the Church & Other Organization
(Non-Youth Groups).
Use the following score card
for section 300:
1. Biblical
Integrations 20
2. Express/Clarity of Intended Message 40
3. Neatness
15
4. Variety of media
15
5. Creativity in following the theme
10
TOTAL 100
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 302
3550 Booth Display
Premiums: 1st
2nd 3rd
30.00 27.00 23.00
4th
5th thru 24th
20.00 10.00
SPECIAL EVENTS
SECTION 303 VETERANS DAY PARADE
Contact: Floyd Bordner (517) 849-9164
Units must be commercial or non-commercial. Judging will be on non-commercial only. Judging at the MidTown Parking Lot in Hillsdale at 9:00 a.m. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 22nd.
Trophies given for 1st 3rd place.
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 303 3555 Parade Units Floats
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
30.00 20.00 20.00 10.00
BAND SCHEDULE
Superintendent- TBA
MONDAY High School Parade Bands: Camden-Frontier, Hillsdale, Hudson, Jonesville, Litchfield, North Adams, Pittsford, Reading, Addison, Waldron.
Learning Objective To encourage youth to work together to perform a program creating teamwork, self awareness and self confidence.
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 303 3557 Parade Band Morning
Premiums: 1st through 10th - $50.00
SECTIONS 304 TALENT CONTEST
Entry Deadline Friday, August 29th.
Contest at Nichols Bandshell, 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21st.
Rules:
1. Entry Fee - $3.00 for each participant
2. Entries Limited to forty (40)
3. Classes The first four (4) entries in each class will be
accepted. The remaining openings will be filled on a first come first serve
basis. Entertainers will receive an information packet prior to the event.
4. Contestants must have own musical accompaniment, props,
instruments and equipment. Piano furnished.
5. THREE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER ACT.
6. Contestants may participate in one class only.
7. First place winners of each division in 2007 can not
compete in the same class.
8. Auditions may be required.
Learning Objective To provide an opportunity for youth to perform in front of their peers and the general public, creating self awareness and increased self confidence.
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 304 3560 Senior 17 Years and Over
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
100.00 75.00 50.00 25.00
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 304 3561 Teen Ages 12 to 16 Years
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd
75.00 50.00 25.00
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 304 3562 Junior 11 and under
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd
75.00 50.00 25.00
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 304 3563 Senior Bands/Groups, 17 Years & Over
Premiums: 1st 2nd 3rd
125.00 75.00 50.00
Dept. Sec. Class Description
12 304 3564 Junior Bands/Groups, 16 and under
Premiums: 1st
2nd 3rd
125.00 75.00 50.00
HORSESHOE PITCHING
Coordinator: Bill Tedrick (517) 849-2589
E-mail wtedrick2589@comcast.net
www.jacksoncountyhorseshoeclub.org
Entry fee is $6.00 with $5.00 per entry returned in prize money, $1.00 towards pit maintenance and improvements.
Trophies given for 1st
& 2nd class winners.
Sign in and declare percentage to clerk
Mon. & Tues. Sept 22nd & 23rd
by Noon
Wed. & Sat. Sept. 24th & Sept. 27th by 10:00 a.m.
Pitchers may start at a later time based on the number of entries.
Tournaments.
EVENING PITCHING Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Sept. 22nd , 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th - 6:00 p.m. Open Single Tournament
Entries will be limited to not more than 28.
Sign in and declare percentage to clerk by 5:30 p.m.
YOUTH FUN THROW
Sign in 9:00 a.m. on Monday Sept. 22nd. Each participant will pitch 12 shoes provided by the Fair. Winners to be determined by total scores. Trophies will be given to the first three places in each class. NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED.
Pitching Distance: Ages 8 to 12 pitch 20
Ages 13 to 18 pitch 30 or up to 40
(personal choice)
Monday Open Singles & Veterans only (sign in by noon)
Monday Open Singles Evening (sign in by 5:30)
Tuesday Open Singles (sign in by noon)
Tuesday Open Singles Evening (sign in by 5:30)
Wednesday Doubles Tournament (sign in by 10:00 am)
Wednesday Open Singles Evening (sign in by 5:30)
Thursday Open Singles (sign in by 5:30) NEW TIME
Friday Open Singles (sign in by 5:30) NEW TIME
Saturday Open Singles (sign in by 10:00 am)