Mille Lacs County Fair
2009 Premium List
Online registration is not available.
Printable form here.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. Please preregister by completing the entry form and sending
it to: Judy Gerth, 4181 60th Ave., Princeton, MN 55371, by
August 2, 2009. If you have questions, call the superintendent
of the division you are entering.
2. All entries will be accepted Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 1:30 to 8
p.m. No entries will be accepted on Thursday, Aug. 6. Judging
will begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 6, 2009. Building will open when
judging is completed. Exhibits released from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday,
Aug. 9, and must be removed by 11 a.m. Aug. 10. Failure to
comply will be forfeiture of premiums.
3. Entries are open to anyone whose exhibits represent a recreational
hobby and are not used as a means of livelihood. All work
must be done by the exhibitor.
4. Each exhibitor may have only one entry in each lot. “Not specified” in the premium list means that there is no lot that the exhibit
fits into within the Division and Class.
5. All entries must be recorded and numbered by the Fair
Management computer system. Tags will be issued which must
be attached to the article or stall and remain during the fair or
premium is forfeited.
6. Exhibitors from adjoining counties may compete for premiums.
7. Exhibitors will give necessary personal attention to their exhibits,
and at the close of the fair, take charge of same. The Mille Lacs
County Agricultural Society will endeavor to prevent loss or
damage to all exhibits but will not be responsible for any such
damage that may occur.
8. For sale signs may not be put on open class exhibits.
9. Articles not categorized for judging may be displayed upon
approval of the Society secretary. A request may be made to the
board of directors to make provisions for additional classes or
lots in succeeding years.
10. If the appropriation to pay premiums is insufficient, the board of
directors reserves the right to prorate such premiums.
11. Police and a night watchman will be provided; but the Society will not be responsible for damage by water, fire, theft, or otherwise.
12. Inquiries as to terms and applications for space rentals must be
made to the Society secretary, Judy Gerth, 389-2979.
13. Permission for soliciting or campaigning on the grounds, the
posting or distribution of cards, flyers, etc., must be arranged
with the Society secretary and must be confined to a booth.
14. No pets or livestock allowed in open class or commercial buildings.
15. No dogs allowed on the fairgrounds.
16. The Mille Lacs County Agricultural Society reserves to its board
of directors the final and absolute right to interpret these regulations
and settle all questions or differences arising therefrom.
17. Any person or group that conducts a protest action must limit its
activity to the location designated by the fair board. The designated
location is outside the southwest gate by First Street and
the Fairground property. No entrances or exits can be obstructed
or limited in any way.
AWARDS
1. The awards shall be designated by ribbons as follows:
First Premium . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ribbon
Second Premium . . . . . . . . Red Ribbon
Third Premium . . . . . . . . . .White Ribbon
2. Decisions of the judging committee will be final.
3. Special premiums may be offered by interested persons for
entries, which conform to the general classification of the fair
association.
4. No premiums awarded unless article has been judged by official
judge.
5. Grand champion and reserve champion ribbons will be given in
each division.
6. Special awards sponsored by Red Star Yeast and Ball/Kerr will
be awarded in the culinary division.
LIVESTOCK REQUIREMENTS
All animals must be inspected by Fair board Livestock
Committee before unloading. A copy of the health certificate must
be provided for the Fair board to keep for their records. Animals
will then be examined by an official veterinarian on opening day and
daily during exhibition. Animals not complying with health requirements,
improperly registered, etc., as well as animals showing signs
of any infections or communicable disease will be sent home for
everyone’s protection.
A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated
for these diseases is not acceptable. This includes livestock with
warts and ringworm.
Arrangements for testing 4-H animals may be made through
the Mille Lacs County Extension office. Members and leaders will
be notified beforehand. Requests MUST BE MADE for testing.
The following are HEALTH REQUIREMENTS BY TYPE OF
ANIMAL FOR THOSE ORIGINATING IN MINNESOTA. If your animal
originates from another state, check with your veterinarian. All animals
must follow these Minnesota Board of Animal Health Rules.
Livestock and poultry entered in a petting exhibit are not
exempt from the exhibition rules if the animals are from more than
one farm or there are other animals at the exhibits.
CATTLE - No warts or ringworm
GOATS, SHEEP, HORSES - Coggins Disease Test is required by
Fair board in accordance with Minnesota Board of Animal Health
Rules.
RABBITS - No specific requirements.
SWINE - Negative official (SN, Latex, ELISA) pseudorabies test
within 30 days of the opening date of the exhibition. The differential
pseudorabies tests are not approved for exhibition. Exceptions to
testing requirements:
1. Swine from a pseudorabies qualified negative herd.
2. Swine from a pseudorabies controlled vaccinated herd.
When pseudorabies testing is required, all swine (including barrows)
from monitored herds must meet the testing requirements.
POULTRY - (Originating from Minnesota) except waterfowl and
pigeons
1. Identified by leg or wing band
2. Negative pullorum - typhoid test within 90 days or record of
origin from a flock tested negative within the last 12 months.
3. Turkeys must be tested at a laboratory for typhimurium and
mycoplasmas or have a statement of origin if less than 6
months old.
DOGS - Dogs over 6 months of age shall be accompanied by a
certified of rabies vaccination issued by a licensed veterinarian.
Must be currently recognized certified.
Please Preregister