Palouse Empire Fair General Rules and Regulations


  1. The Palouse Empire Fair Association implements a non-discrimination policy in all of its programs and competitive activities, and have endeavored to make this fair representative of the agricultural interests of Whitman County.
  2. The Palouse Empire Fair does not charge entry fees except for the Open Class Horse Show. Stall fees are not charged; however, anyone who resides on the grounds during the Fair (RV Park, near horse barns, adjacent to commercial exhibit space) will pay a set fee for camping. The Palouse Empire Fair maintains a policy that ALL exhibitors and fairgoers are required to purchase daily tickets or a four-day pass for admittance to the Fair.
  3. Absolutely no moving vehicles within the Fair gates between the hours of 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (Exception for the Flower Show entries, Thursday till 11:00 am). Service vehicles will be allowed to move on the grounds before 8 a.m. and after 9 p.m. No private vehicles may move within the admission gates at any time during the Fair.
  4. Entries of all livestock should be received at the Fair Office no later than August 1st. Livestock Superintendent will pick up list of entries from the Fair Office prior to the Fair.
  5. The number of entries made by an exhibitor in any class is specified in the rules governing each division. Entries are not confined to Whitman County.
  6. NOTICE: All persons who exhibit at the Fair must complete an exhibitor registration card. Fair insurance does not cover items exhibited. Exhibitors should self insure exhibits of value through their homeowner's or personal insurance policy. An exhibit tag must be completed for each exhibit entered in the Fair.
  7. Exhibitors are to take the name of the exhibits from the Premium List, and in filling out the entry blank use the same language as that set up in the premium list, giving Department, Division, and Class.
  8. Exhibitors will give the necessary and personal attention to whatever they may enter, and at the close of the Fair take charge of the same. The officers of the Fair will use every precaution in their power but will not be responsible for loss or damage.
  9. All exhibits are to be judged on their own merit, irrespective of the number of entries in the class.
  10. Premium checks are mailed upon completion of data entry. Premium or cash award checks for the Fair must be cashed within 60 days after issuance or they shall be forfeited and the Fair is authorized to cancel same. Once exhibitor receives premium check, Fair assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged checks.
  11. Placing in all classes will be credited with the number of points indicated in specific Departments or Divisions.
  12. 4-H and FFA members entering livestock exhibits in the 4-H and FFA Departments CANNOT ENTER THEM IN THE OPEN DEPARTMENTS. No individual may show the same class of livestock in both 4-H and FFA division.
  13. 4-H Classifications (Grades recorded as year completed)
    Primary: K-2nd Grade
    Junior: Grades 3-4-5
    Intermediate: Grades 6-7-8
    Senior: Grades 9-10-11-12 (to age 19)
    FFA Novice: Grades 9, 10
    FFA Advance: Grades 11, 12
  14. Exhibits, special displays and/or barn decorations cannot be dismantled or removed until after 5:00 p.m. Sunday
  15. Animals restricted on the fairgrounds!
    In the interest of safety for both Palouse Empire Fair patrons and exhibitors, the Palouse Empire Fair Board asks that only registered animal exhibits and designated service animals be allowed within the main grounds and buildings during the Fair. Crowd conditions and bio-security issues at hand are of paramount importance in the Board's pursuit to provide a safe environment for the activities offered in the Fair program. Please contact the Fair Manager should you need further information.
    Bicycles, skateboards, etc. will not be allowed on the main grounds during the Fair. Pets must remain at campsites on leash or inside RVs. If problems arise, owners will be asked to remove pets from grounds. Livestock exhibits must stay in barns.
  16. Conflict Resolution Policy: The Palouse Empire Fair Board has formally adopted a conflict resolution policy. Copies are available from the Fair Office. This process comes into play in the event any rule or regulation is enforced and an individual wishes to appeal any facet of that enforcement.

Services Provided by Supporting Organizations

Parking
Whitman County Sheriff"s Posse


Ticket Gates
Colfax Rotary


1st Aid
Whitman County EMS


Ice Cream Parlor
Rosalia Lions


Rodeo
PEF Rodeo Association


Food Service
Steptoe Firemen, Colfax Eagles Club, Whitman County Shriners


SR Citizen Pancake Breakfast
Whitman County Elected Officials


Clerking/Finances/Accounting
Whitman County Treasurer"s Office, Bob Lothspeich Treas.


Data Processing/Computation
Whitman County Assessor"s Office, Joe Reynolds, Assessor


Program Consultants
Jr. Market Stock Sale Coordinator, WSU/Whitman County Extension, Janet Schmidt-Agent


Police Protection
Whitman County Sheriff"s Office, Sheriff Brett Myers


Public Health
Whitman County Health Department, Fran Martin-Director


Maintenance and Operations Assistance
Whitman County Parks and Developmental Services, Tim Myers-Director