1. All exhibits must be a bona fide project of the exhibitor for the current year.
2. All exhibits must be registered with the department chairman and accompanied with a tag indicating the crop variety, department number and class number. This must be done before placing the exhibit on display.
3. All exhibits must be displayed in or on the type of container specified. The container must be furnished by the exhibitor except for paper plates for vegetables, which will be furnished by the fair board.
4. To properly evaluate vegetables, crops, etc. as to their worth, it is necessary to set a standard of excellence. This standard is prepared by experts who describe the characteristics of the ideal or top quality crop of each type. Crops and plants are compared to these standards, or ideals.
Those exhibits most nearly resembling the ideal are awarded top prizes while those less like the standard top prizes while those less like the standard are rated lower, and possibly disqualified. Those characteristics to be considered in grading exhibits in this department are:
(A) Size of specimens;
(B) Freedom from blemishes and defects of specimens;
(C) Stage of maturity of specimens;
(D) Color of specimens;
(E) Arrangement of specimens in the container;
(F) Proper number or quantities on display.
5. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class. Display cards must be properly filled out. Exhibits must remain in place until 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
6. Interview judging will be done with projects on Monday. See Department for Schedule.
7. Exhibitors will be allowed only enough exhibit space to satisfy the needs for the entry made on or before the deadline for making entries.

DEPARTMENT NO. 19
JUNIOR BEEF BREEDING CATTLE
Co-chairmen --
Tom Spohn and Roger Davis
Judging Wednesday,
6:30 p.m.-- Coliseum

DEPARTMENT NO. 20
JUNIOR STEER SHOW
Co-Chairman
Bill Gilligan and Tom Spohn
Judging: Thursday
7:00 p.m. Coliseum

DEPARTMENT NO. 21
BEEF CARCASS CONTEST
Chairman Ted Wiseman
Judging: Monday 12:00 Noon

DEPARTMENT NO. 22
JUNIOR DAIRY CATTLE
Co-Chairman
John Reichley and Mike Skinner
Judging: Friday 10:30 a.m.

DEPARTMENT NO. 23
JUNIOR DAIRY FEEDERS
Chairman
Joey Shafer and John Reichley
Judging: Thursday, 2:00 p.m.

DEPARTMENT NO. 24
JUNIOR SWINE
Co-Chairman
John Russell, Roger Davis
and Mike Skinner
Judging: Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. (Showmanship)
Judging: Wednesday 9:00 a.m. (Live Show)

DEPARTMENT NO. 25
SWINE CARCASS CONTEST
Co-Chairman
Phil Wagner and Dan Shaw
Weigh-In: Monday, 8:00 a.m.
Live Show: Monday, 6:00 p.m.

DEPARTMENT NO. 26
JUNIOR SHEEP
Co-Chairman
Matt Plaisted and Rodney Stoltz
Judging: Thursday 9:00 a.m.

DEPARTMENT NO. 27
LAMB CARCASS CONTEST
Chairmen Matt Plaisted
Dana White and Rod Stoltz
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

DEPARTMENT NO. 28
JUNIOR POULTRY
Chairman Pat Stenson
Judging: Monday 9:00 a.m.
Dave McGaughey and Somerset Get-N-Go will donate all poultry feed.

DEPARTMENT NO. 29
JUNIOR RABBITS
Chairman Tom Spohn
Weigh Masters Theresa Olive and Tim Householder
Judging: Friday 9:00 a.m.
Dave McGaughey and Somerset Get-N-Go will donate all rabbit feed.

DEPARTMENT NO. 31
JUNIOR GOATS
Co-Chairpersons
Larry Weaver and Ericka Ryan
Dana White
Judging: Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

DEPARTMENT NO. 32
JUNIOR HORSE AND PONY
Co-Chairmen
Pat Smith and Joe Fiore
Judging: Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
(Classes 1-30)
Wednesday - 9:00 a.m.
(Classes 31-46)
Thursday - 6:00 p.m.
(Classes 47-68)

DEPARTMENT NO. 34
GRAND CHAMPION SHOWMAN
Chairman Jessica Rockey
Judging: Friday 7:00 p.m.

DEPARTMENT NO. 36
GENERAL LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Co-Chairmen
Roger Davis, Ted Wiseman,
and John Poorman
Friday 3:00 p.m. Coliseum

DEPARTMENT NO. 37
AGRONOMY, HORTICULTURE, FLORICULTURE AND SCHOOL PROJECTS DIVISION
Co-Chairmen
Pat Smith and Dana White
Judging: Monday
12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.
RULES:
1. All crops exhibited must be from a bona fide project of the exhibitor for the current year.
2. All crops exhibited must be accompanied with a tag indicating crop variety.
3. Interview Judging will be done with project, Monday, based upon the exhibitors last name:
A-I Noon - 1:00 p.m.
J-R 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
S-Z 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
4. Exhibits must be properly displayed according to regulations or no ribbon or premium will be given.
5. All exhibits must be displayed in or on the type of container specified. The container must be furnished by the exhibitor, except for paper plates for vegetables, that will be furnished by the fair board.
6. Crops will be judged on uniformity, size, shape, color and freedom from blemishes.
7. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class.
8. Each exhibitor must register at the H-Building before placing exhibit.
9. Refer to rules, regulations and policies at the beginning of the Jr. Fair Division.
10. Any exhibit displaying less than the required amount will be
disqualified.

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBIT REGULATIONS:
Class 1: Field Corn - 5 stalks (must have roots and be placed in a bucket of
moist soil)
Class 2: Soybeans - 5 plants (must have roots and be placed in a bucket of
moist soil)
Class 3: Sweet Corn - 6 ears
Class 4: Wheat - 1 gallon
Class 5: Oats - 1 gallon
Class 6: Barley - 1 gallon
Class 7: Mixed Legume Hay - 10 lbs., tied
Class 8: Potatoes - plate of five (5)
Class 9: Tomatoes - plate of five (5)
Class 10: Strawberries - 1 plant
Class 11: Vine Crops - 1 melon, 1 squash or 2 cucumbers
Class 12: Grapes display poster scale model of trellis or tools used with
project.
Class 13: Honey - comb or jar
Class 14: Vegetables - 1 plate of the required amount from 3 of the
following 4 groups:
1. Root Crops (3) - carrots, beets, potatoes or dry onions.
2. Pod Crops (10) - green beans, lima beans or peas.
3. Other Crops (1) - head cabbage, lettuce, cucumber or squash.
4. Other Crops (3) - ears sweet corn, tomatoes or peppers.
All exhibits must be fresh vegetables and displayed on 8-inch wide paper
plates. The Fair Board will furnish plates.
Class 15: Trees - 1st planting of 3 trees (FFA only) - 4-H entries should be
in Dept. 40.
Class 16: Flower Garden Display is an artistic arrangement of at least 5 and
not more than 10 blooms each from at least different kinds of flowers. Use
only flowers and foliage from the exhibitor¹s project. All flowers must be
displayed in a suitable container. No ribbons permitted.
Class 17: Houseplants and Terrariums - one houseplant or terrarium.
Class 18: Junior (8-14) Sweepstakes class - best arranged display of 4 or
more fresh garden vegetables. Each exhibitor allotted one square yard of
table space.
Class 19: Senior (15-19) Sweepstakes Class - best arranged display of 5 or
more fresh garden vegetables.
Class 20: Industrial & Manual Arts (a) Metal and (b) Wood
Class 21: Mechanical Drawing
Class 22: Conservation
Class 23: Arts and Crafts
Class 24: Other Individual School Projects

DEPARTMENT NO. 38
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Co-Chairmen
Pat Smith and Phil Wagner
Judging: Monday 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Class 1: Arc Welding Panel
Class 2: Oxy-Acetylene Panel
Class 3: MIG/TIG Welding Panel
Class 4: Demonstration Panel
Class 5: Farm Wood Project (small less than 5 cu ft.)
Class 6: Farm Wood Project (large more than 5 cu ft.)
Class 7: Farm Metal Project (large more than 5 cu. Ft.)
Class 8: Farm Metal Project (small less than 5 cu. Ft.)

DEPARTMENT NO. 41
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Judging: Monday 10:00 a.m.
All students enrolled, or has been enrolled in Family and Consumer
Science classes at any school in Perry County are eligible to exhibit
projects at the Fair. Entries should be made with the Family and Consumer
Science teacher at the school, but can be mailed to Mrs. Sally Smith, 2303
Twp. Road 126 NE,
New Lexington, Ohio 43764.
There is a limit of five (5) entries in this department. All projects
must be brought to the Homemaking Building on the fairgrounds Monday,
between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Judging will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Junior Fair Exhibitor passes may be purchased at the time projects are
accepted for exhibition.
Class 1: Shorts, Tops
Class 2: Jumpers, Skirts, or Pants
Class 3: School Clothes
Class 4: Active Sports
Class 5: Sleep Wear
Class 6: Dresses
Class 7: Accessories
Class 8: Home Canned Food (1 Jar)
Class 9: Jelly, Jam or Preservatives
Class 10: Candy (3)
Class 11: Cupcakes (3)
Class 12: Bread and Rolls (3)
Class 13: Pie (1 whole pie)
Class 14: Cookies (3)
Class 15: Home Furnishings
Class 16: Child Care
Class 17: Child¹s Garment
Class 18: Stuffed Animal
Class 19: Quilts and Wall Hangings
Class 20: Other Individual Projects
There will be three
Best of Show Awards given.
Each will include
$25.00 & Trophy

DEPARTMENT NO. 46
JUNIOR FAIR ART
Chairman Joe Fiore
The Junior Fair Art Show is open to any school student in Perry County
who is currently taking or has completed an art class (grades 6-12). No
entry previously exhibited is eligible. The entries must be the work of the
exhibitor and no more than two years old. The entries MUST be properly
framed, matted or mounted, and ready to hang on peg board hooks. Entries
that do not meet this requirement will not be exhibited or judged. All
entries must have a signed letter from their art teacher or the approval of
the chairman and his committee. All entries must be brought to the
Homemaking Building Sunday, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and Monday between
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Entries must stay on display throughout the fair,
and will be released between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Each exhibitor
must fill out an entry form, voucher card, and display card. The exhibitor
is responsible for the proper classification and tagging of their entry. The
exhibitor must purchase a junior fair exhibitor¹s armband for $1.00, which
can also be used at the gates for admission. Best of show winner is at the
discretion of the judge and will receive # 25 and a trophy to be picked up
at Senior Fair Board Office. No more than three (3) entries will be
permitted.
Class 1: Oil Painting
Class 2: Acrylic Painting
Class 3: Tempera Painting
Class 4: Watercolor Painting
Class 5: Montage Painting
Class 6: Pencil Drawing
Class 7: Charcoal Drawing
Class 8: Pen and Ink Drawing
Class 9: Pastel/Chalk Drawing
Class 10: Crayon Drawing
Class 11: Montage Drawing
Class 12: Miscellaneous
Class 13: Magic Marker
Class 14: Colored Pencil
Premiums paid to exhibitor: ~
1st-- $3
2nd-- $2
3rd-- $1

DEPARTMENT NO. 47
JUNIOR FAIR PHOTOGRAPHY
Chairman Joe Fiore.
The Junior Fair Photography Show is open to any school student in Perry
County in grades 6 through 12. No entry previously exhibited is eligible.
The entries must be the work of the exhibitor and no more than two years
old.
Photographs are limited to a maximum size of 11² x 14², and a minimum
size of 3.5² x 5². All entries must be brought to the Homemaking Building
Sunday, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. or Monday, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00
p.m. Entries must stay on display throughout the fair, and will be released
between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Each exhibitor must fill out an entry
form, voucher card, and display card. The exhibitor is responsible for the
proper classification and tagging of their entry.
The exhibitor must purchase a junior fair exhibitor¹s armband for $1.00,
which can also be used at the gates for admission.
Best of Show winner is at the discretion of the judge. The Best of Show
winner will receive $25.00 and a trophy to be picked up at the Senior Fair
Board office. The photograph, if selected as Best of Show will become the
property of the Board of Directors of the Perry County Fair. A $10.00
stipend will be given for the print. The photograph will not be re-printed
or used for any purpose other than displayed in the Perry County Fair Photo
Gallery.
No more than three
(3) Entries per class:
Class 1: Black and white
Class 2: Baby Photos
Class 3: Groups of people
Class 4: Still life
Class 5: Collage
Class 6: Funny photos
Class 7: Trick photos
Class 8: Animals
Class 9: Flowers
Class 10: Insects
Class 11: Scenery
Class 12: Portrait of adult
Class 13: Portrait of child
Class 14: Portrait of children
Class 15: Water photos
Class 16: Barns
Class 17: Bridges
Class 18: Night Pictures
Class 19: Fair Pictures
Class 20: Sports
Premiums paid to exhibitor: ~
1st-$3.00
2nd- $2.00
3rd-$1.00

Antique Display Rules
Entries in these classes will be accepted Sunday, July 15 from 12 p.m.
Noon until 4 p.m.
All Items entered in theses classes must be of a previous period and not
be modern. Judging will be done on the basis of condition of articles in
relation to age.
Judging will be done on Thursday, July 19.
Perry County Historical Society will give a $50.00 prize to the Best
Overall Display.
Exhibitors must have a membership ticket in the Perry County
Agricultural Society.
2007 Antique Show
Antique Kitchen Items
1. Oldest $10.00
2. Most Unusual $10.00
3. Most Valuable $10.00
4. Cutest $10.00
Best Bottle - 1st & 2nd
Best Glassware - 1st & 2nd
Best Pottery - 1st & 2nd
Oldest Antique
Most Unusual Antique
Best Display 1st, 2nd & 3rd