Open Class Agriculture



Department 101: Beef Cattle

Superintendent: Jana Koller, LaCrosse

The Palouse Empire Fair supports the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and by exhibition at this fair, all exhibitors agree to be bound by same rules and regulations.
Cattle to be exhibited are to be entered by August 1st. Additional entry blanks may be obtained from the Fair Office.
All cattle are to be on the grounds by 9 p.m. Wednesday. Cattle entries are not to leave the Fairgrounds until 5 p.m. Sunday. This includes any decorations/displays used as part of the exhibit.
Open Division beef cattle judging will start at 8:30 a.m. Friday.
The Palouse Empire Fair does not charge a stall fee. The Fair Association will furnish bedding. Each exhibitor is encouraged not to waste bedding material. Exhibitor will furnish his/her own feed.
All entries must be registered with their respective breed associations and registration papers and tattoos will be checked prior to showing.
No nurse cows permitted

Fair Dollars

Divisions: 1-5


1st-$12, 2nd-$10, 3rd-$8, 4th-$5


Division
  1. Angus
  2. Hereford/Polled Hereford
  3. Shorthorn
  4. Charolais
  5. Other Breeds

Awards
See classes of each section for descriptions of and qualifications for awards offered.


Classes:
  1. Late junior heifer calves, calved on or after March 1.
  2. Early junior heifer calves, calved January and February current year.
  3. Winter heifer calves, calved between November 1 and December 31, prior year.
  4. Senior heifer calves, calved between September 1 and October 31, prior year.
    Heifer calf champion, from classes
    1,2,3,4 Ribbon
    Reserve heifer calf champion from same Ribbon
  5. Summer yearling heifers, calved between July 1and August 31, prior year.
  6. Late spring yearling heifers, calved between May 1 and June 30, prior year.
  7. Early spring yearling heifers, calved between March 1 and April 30, prior year.
    Junior Champion female, from classes 5,6,7 Ribbon
    Reserve Champion female from same Ribbon
  8. Junior yearling heifers, calved between January 1 and February 28, prior year, Subclasses 1-9.
  9. Senior yearling heifers, calved between September 1 and December 31, prior year. NOTE: FEMALES COMPETING IN CLASS 9 MUST HAVE A NATURAL BORN CALF AT SIDE OR FURNISH A NONOWNER VETERINARIAN"S STATEMENT OF PREGNANCY. Senior champion female, from classes 8,9 Ribbon Reserve senior champion female from same Ribbon Grand Champion female Rosette Reserve Grand Champion female Rosette Champion and Reserve Champions from classes 1-9 compete for the rosettes)
  10. Two females, bred & owned by exhibitor
  11. Cow/calf pair
  12. Late junior bull calf, calved on or after March 1
  13. Early junior bull calf, calved January and February, current year
  14. Winter bull calves, calved between November 1 and December 31, prior year
  15. Senior bull calves, calved between September 1 and October 31, prior year
    Bull calf champion from classes 12,13,14,15 Ribbon
    Reserve bull calf champion from same Ribbon
  16. Summer yearling bulls, calved between July 1 and August 31, prior year
  17. Late spring yearling bulls, calved between May 1 and June 30, prior year
  18. Early spring yearling bulls, calved between March 1 and April 30, prior year
  19. Junior yearling bulls, calved between January 1 and February 28, prior year
    Junior champion bull, from classes 16,17,18,19 Ribbon
    Reserve junior champion bull from same Ribbon
  20. Senior yearling bulls calved between July 1 and December 31, prior year
  21. Two year old bulls, calved between January 1 and June 30
    Senior champion bull, from classes 20,21 Ribbon
    Reserve senior champion bull, from same Ribbon
    Grand champion bull Rosette
    Reserve Grand Champion bull Rosette
    (Champions and Reserve Champions from classes 12-21 compete for the rosettes.)
  22. Two bulls, bred and owned by exhibitor
  23. Three bulls owned by exhibitor
  24. Pair of calves. One bull from classes 12, 13, 14, 15 and one female from classes 1, 2, 3, 4: Must be bred and owned by exhibitor
  25. Pair of yearlings. One bull from classes 16, 17, 18 and 19 and one female from classes 5, 6, 7 or 8: Must be bred and owned by exhibitor
  26. Produce of dam, 2 animals, either or both sexes represented born to dam, either natural or a result of embryo transfer, bred and owned by exhibitor
  27. Junior Get-of-sire, 3 animals by one sire, both sexes represented, shown in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 and 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16
  28. Get-of-sire, four animals by one sire, any age, either or both sexes
  29. Best 4 head, owned by exhibitor

NOTE: All animals shown in-group classes must have been shown in their respective single age class. There will need to be more than 10 head per breed to award the Division Champion ribbons.


Division 6: Youth

Points: Blue-75, Red-45, White-25
"Pee Wee Cowpokes" Showmanship
Open to any youth currently in the third grade or younger. Heifers may be purebred or crossbred. Steers not to exceed one year of age. Showmanship Judged on Danish system.

Class:
  1. Showmanship.(Classes will be arranged by each exhibitor"s age.

Showmanship Awards: Prizes and awards courtesy of Mike and Bonnie Holiday


Division 7: Educational Displays

Class:
  1. Poster or display (individual)
    Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
  2. Barn display (group)
    Points: Blue-35, Red-25, White-15

Department 102: Sheep

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Superintendent: Eric Appel, Colfax

OFFICIAL SCRAPIE TAG/TATTOO REQUIREMENT
By order of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, effective May 16, 1999, all female sheep and intact breeding males must be identified with an official WSDA Scrapie Flock Identification Tag or tattoo prior to being admitted for exhibition or sale at the Palouse Empire Fair. This requirement is in compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 16-89 "Sheep and Goat Scrapie Disease Control". Listed sheep without proper identification will be refused entry into the Palouse Empire Fair.

No washing of sheep at the Fair without permission of the Sheep Superintendent.

Lamb Tail Docking:
Scientific research indicates that the incidence of rectal prolapse is reduced when the tail is docked in a non-extreme manner. Complete tail removal(extreme docking) is not an accepted sheep production practice and will be discouraged at the Palouse Empire Fair. In order to determine extreme docking, the gray tail docking measuring device will be used. The device will be raised in a vertical plane and should catch enough tail to lift: this is comparable to two fingers width. A violation has occurred if there is inadequate tail to lift. The exhibitor will be informed with a correction expected for future Palouse Empire Fair participation.

Sheep entries are to be made to the Fair Office no later than August 1. All exhibits are to be on the grounds by 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Fair Association will furnish bedding. Each exhibitor is encouraged not to waste bedding material. Exhibitors will furnish their own feed and feed boxes. A trim stand area is available for exhibitors. Washing of sheep is up to the discretion of the superintendent.


Division 1: Sheep, Breeding Stock

Hampshire, Suffolk, Rambouillet, Columbia, Romney, Cheviot, Dorset, Crossbred
Points: 1st-40, 2nd-30, 3rd-20

Class:
  1. Ram, one year and under two
  2. Ram lamb, under one year
    Grand Champion ram over all, any age Rosette
    Reserve Grand Champion ram over all, any age Rosette
  3. Ewe, one year and under two
  4. Ewe, under one year
    Grand Champion ewe over all, any age Rosette
    Reserve Grand Champion ewe over all, any age Rosette
    Points: 1st-60, 2nd-40, 3rd-25
  5. Flock, consists of one ram, any age; two yearling ewes and two ewe lambs
  6. Pair of ram lambs
  7. Pair of ewe lambs
  8. Pair of yearling ewes

Division 2: Daddy's Little Shepherd

Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20

  1. Junior show persons who have completed the second grade and younger shall be eligible.
  2. Lamb must be ewe or wether under one year of age. Animals will be weighed in on arrival.
  3. Class will be judged 60% on conformation, 40% on fitting and showing.
  4. Entrants will be judged in this section and not in competition with other sections in the sheep division.
  5. Lambs will be sold according to the owner"s wishes. The packer's needs will also be considered. If the animal is intended to be turned to the packer, then the youth and parent must participate in a quality assurance program in correspondence with a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter prior to August 1, of current fair year.
  6. If exhibitor prefers to share a pen with a particular 4-H/FFA group or individual, please specify the Club or Chapter number on entry form.

Division 3: Open Class Wool Show

Points: Blue-15, Red-10, White-5

Fleeces are to be shown as they come from the sheep, tied in a neat bundle with fleece twine or in a non-plastic sack. Entries in the wool show shall be on the grounds by 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Class:
  1. Fine Wool
    Grand Champion fine wool fleece Rosette
    Reserve Grand Champion fine wool fleece Rosette
  2. Medium Wool
    Grand Champion medium wool fleece Rosette
    Reserve Grand Champion medium wool fleece Rosette

Division 4: Educational Displays

Class:
  1. Poster or Display (Individual)
    Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
  2. Barn Display (Group)
    Points: Blue-35, Red-25, White-15

Division 5: Lads and Ladies Lead Special - Adult

Exhibitor tag required for entry/fair office
Points: Blue-80, Red-60, White-40
The purpose of this class is to promote the use of wool and wool products.

  1. This class is open to all adults. "Adult" is defined as the equivalent of Grade 13 and older. Entrants may not be current members of FFA or 4-H.
  2. The garment can be constructed by the exhibitor, by someone else, or purchased. Material must contain at least 60% wool. Additional judging points in the amount of 50 and 25 will be awarded to those outfits sewn by the exhibitor and for the exhibitor, respectively, out of a total of 150 points.
  3. To be judged, the exhibitor will wear his/her garment and lead a lamb with a halter.
  4. The lamb must be an ewe or wether lamb under one year of age. This lamb may be entered in the Fair, and may be borrowed for the Lead with the permission of the lamb's exhibitor as well as the permission of the Barn Superintendent. Adults may bring his/her own lamb for the Lead with the permission of the Barn Superintendent. The animal will be subject to veterinary inspection.
  5. Entries will be judged on poise; attractiveness, design and fit of garment; promotion and use of wool; and knowledge of breed and training of lamb. The same judging criteria used for youth entries will be used for adult entries.
  6. All exhibitors must be pre-entered. Commentary sheets may be picked up at the Fair Office in Colfax, and must be returned to the Fair Office by August 15.
  7. No article may have been entered in a previous year. However, if the exhibitor has a wool garment entered in Department 4, Sewing Division for this year, it may also be used in this class.
  8. Adult entrants will show with youth entrants, depending upon numbers of entries, and at the discretion of the Superintendent. Adult entrants will be judged separately from youth.

District #7 of the "Make It Yourself with Wool Contest" will award wool yardage to each of the top three (3) finishers in the adult division. GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION WILL BE CHOSEN FROM THE TOP THREE FINISHERS AND WILL RECEIVE ROSETTES. All entries will be judged by the Danish System (all worthy entries will receive ribbons).


Department 103: Skil-A-Thon

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Chairperson: Tina Tate
"Test Your Livestock Knowledge"
A practical competition for the young producer!
All 4-H/FFA and Open Youth may enter.
Date: Wednesday, 12-8 p.m., Community Building
Points: Blue-25, Red-15, White-10
Premium points to be awarded based on total points scored.

AWARDS:
Large rosettes to be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each section. Trophies to be awarded to all 1st places in beef, swine, sheep, horses and goats.

Fill out the appropriate exhibitor card for your entry (i.e. Open/4-H/FFA) and bring to the competition.

Areas of Skill
Breed Identification
Equipment Identification
Feed Tag Reading
Medical Tag Reading

Division

  1. Beef
  2. Sheep
  3. Swine
  4. Goats
  5. Horses

Department 104: Goats

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Superintendent: Caylene Knox, Jennifer Broeckel


OFFICIAL SCRAPIE TAG/TATTOO REQUIREMENT
This requirement is in compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 16-89 "Sheep and Goat Scrapie Disease Control".
Acceptable identification for goats can be in form of an ear tag, tattoo or micro chip. If using tattoo or micro chip, please staple a copy of the legal papers to your registration. Goats without proper identification will be refused entry into the Palouse Empire Fair.


Rules for Goat Barn
Pens WILL be assigned.

  1. Each exhibitor is responsible for the safety, care, feeding and watering of their own animals.
    Exhibitors will provide their own feed (1 bale per animal for the duration of the fair) and bucket/pans. For safety reasons, no hay nets please.
  2. Only clean well groomed animals will be accepted for exhibit. Hooves must be trimmed, and hair to breed standards. Exhibitor shall keep their animal, pen and surrounding area well groomed throughout the fair.
  3. Goats that do not conform to any breed standard will be entered in the crossbreed class.
    Superintendents shall determine entry class. In cases of limited numbers, classes may be combined to create competition.
  4. Breeds which require horns, in their standards (i.e. Pygmy) will not be disqualified for dehorned or polled animals and vice versa. Goats do not have to be registered.
  5. No kids less than 2 months of age may be shown. These kids may be used as an educational display.
  6. Round Robin. Open to all 4H (except primary), FFA, and Open Class Youth Fitting and Showing Champions exhibiting a goat, OR rabbit, OR chicken. Contestants shall compete on all three species to be judged champion. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker will be arranged.
  7. Competition order to be determined by Superintendent.

ABSOLUTELY NO BUCKS. SUPERINTENDENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT ENTRIES PER EXHIBITOR.


Division 1: Dairy Goat Type

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
Class:

  1. Alpine
  2. Lamancha
  3. Nubian
  4. Nygerian Dwarf
  5. Oberhasli
  6. Saanen
  7. Toggenberg
  8. Crossbreeds
    Subclass designations (example: 1-a)
    1. Doelings, over 2 months and under 6 months
    2. Doelings, 6 -- 12 months
    3. Does under 2 yrs Never freshened
    4. Does, under 2 yrs. everfresh
    5. Does, 2 and under 3 yrs everfresh
    6. Does 3 and under 5 yrs everfresh
    7. Does 5 yrs and over everfresh
  9. Pygmy
    Subclass designations:(example 9-a)
    1. Wethers under 1 ys
    2. Wethers 1 and under 2 yrs
    3. Wethers 2 yrs and older
    4. Does under 6 months
    5. Does 1 under 2 yrs
    6. Does 2 under 4 yrs
    7. Does 4 yrs and older
  10. Meat Goats
    Subclass designations(example 10-a)
    1. Under 6 months
    2. 6 months " under 1 yr
    3. 1-under 2yrs
    4. 2-under 3yrs
    5. 3 yrs and older

Best of Class winners will compete for overall Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Rosettes within class.


Division 2: Fitting and Showing

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Primary: K-2
  2. Junior: 3, 4, 5
  3. Intermediate: 6, 7, 8
  4. Senior: 9, 10, 11, 12
  5. Me and My Kids: 3-4 year olds

Division 3: Costume Class

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5


Division 4: Educational Displays

Class:
  1. Poster or Display (individual)
    Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
  2. Barn Display (group)
    Points: Blue-35, Red-25, White-15

Department 105: Poultry

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Superintendent: Annette Phillips

General Rules and Regulations
Poultry entries are to be made to the Fair Office no later than August 1. All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday, and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday. Superintendents will not care for or be responsible for birds, which remain after 7 p.m. All entries shall be entered by breed. Exhibitor must own poultry they exhibit. All Showman must sign up for barn duty

POULTRY PULLORUM TESTING
Washington has a "Pullorum Clean" status and to maintain this designation all poultry going to shows or fair must either test negative at the show, or come from a flock that has tested negative in the previous 90 days, or come from a flock that has tested negative and is a member of the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Effective in 2008, poultry entering the Palouse Empire Fair may be tested for Pullorum at entry time. Birds testing negative will be leg banded and the owner will receive a certificate of testing.

All birds are subject to veterinary inspection. Birds must be free of parasites and clean upon arrival at the Fairgrounds, or they will not be accepted for exhibit. Exhibitors must attend to their birds daily for feeding, watering, and cage maintenance issues. Feed will be provided by Pullman Grange Supply.

Birds shall be a minimum of 4 months old in order to be judged.

Superintendent reserves the right to limit number of entries per exhibitor.


Division 1: Chickens

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Single cock
  2. Single Cockerel
    A Champion and Reserve Champion male of each breed, any age, will be awarded ribbons.
  3. Single Hen
  4. Single Pullet
    A Champion and Reserve Champion of each breed will be awarded ribbons.

Award
One overall Champion and Reserve Champion rosette will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA.


Division 2: Fitting and Showing

Points: Blue-30, Red-20, White-10

All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing. Interaction between judge and exhibitor as animal is judged. The purpose of Poultry Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling.

Award:
One overall Champion and Reserve Champion rosette will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA.

Attention Exhibitors!
Everyone who enters an exhibit will be required to sign up for barn duty at least twice during the Fair. See the superintendent for details.


Division 3: Judging

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Exhibitors are eligible to compete in judging. A judging class will be made up of four birds. Each participant will handle and examine the poultry and place according to the quality and standards, using the Hormel scoring system. All participants will receive a ribbon.


Division 4: Educational Displays

(See entry criteria at beginning of Department 1, Section 7)

Class:
  1. Poster or Display (individual)
    Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
  2. Barn Display (Group)
    Points: Blue-35, Red-25, White-15

Division 5: Waterfowl

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Drake
  2. Duck
  3. Gander
  4. Goose

Awards: A Champion and Reserve Champion of each sex will be awarded ribbons. One overall Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion rosette will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA.


Division 6: Pigeons and Doves

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Cock
  2. Hen

A Champion and Reserve Champion of each sex will be awarded ribbons.

Award
One overall Grand Champion and one Reserve Grand Champion rosette will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA.


Division 7: Guineas

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Cock
  2. Hen

A Champion and Reserve Champion of each sex will be awarded ribbons.

Award
One overall Grand Champion and one Reserve Grand Champion rosette will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4H and FFA.


Division 8: Other Fowl

Class:
  1. Male
  2. Female

Dvision 9: Egg Contest

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Each entry shall consist of 1 dozen chicken eggs with natural shell that is not oiled or treated otherwise. One entry per exhibitor.

Class: Min. Wt. (Oz.)
  1. Jumbo: 30
  2. Extra Large: 27
  3. Large: 24
  4. Medium: 21
  5. Small: 18
  6. Peewee: 15

Eggs should be weighed prior to fair entry. Special merit award to top carton.


Division 10: Costumes

Points: 1st-20, 2nd-15, 3rd-5

To be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. Open, 4H, FFA exhibitors will compete for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.


Department 106: Rabbits

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Superintendent: Judy Reiber, Shannon Hatley

Rules and Regulations
(No late entries)

  1. Rabbit entries are to be received by the Fair Office no later than August 1.
  2. All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday.
  3. Superintendents will not be responsible for rabbits that remain after 7 p.m. Sunday.
  4. All entries shall be entered by breed.
  5. Rabbits must be free of parasites and all toenails must be clipped prior to entry.
  6. All rabbits are subject to veterinary inspection.

Awards (Classes 1-3):
Champion and Reserve Champion winners will be awarded from all top ribbons in each class One overall Grand Champion and one Reserve Grand Champion rosette will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all classes combined, Open, 4-H and FFA.

Superintendents will feed rabbits. Pullman Grange Supply provides feed. Owners shall supply water bottles.

Superintendents reserve the right to limit entries per exhibitor.


Division 1: Breeding Stock

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Buck, over six months
  2. Buck under six months
  3. Doe over six months
  4. Doe, under six months
  5. Doe and Litter - 1 adult and 2 bunnies 4 weeks or older

Division 2: Crossbreds

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Buck, over six months
  2. Buck, under six months
  3. Doe, over six months
  4. Doe, under six months
  5. Doe and Litter - 1 adult and 2 bunnies 4 weeks or older

Division 3: Fitting and Showing

Points: Blue-30, Red-20, White-10
(To be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m.)
All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing, Interaction between judge and exhibitor as animal is judged. The purpose of Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling.


Division 4: Educational Displays

Class:
  1. Poster or Display (individual)
    Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
  2. Barn Display (Group)
    Points: Blue-35, Red-25, White-15

Division 5: Costume Class

To be held Saturday at 4 pm. Open, 4-H, FFA exhibitors will compete for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rosettes.


Department 107: Cavies

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Rules and Regulations
(No late entries)

  1. Cavy's entries are to be received by the Fair Office no later than August 1.
  2. All exhibits will be placed by 9 p.m. Wednesday and are not to be taken out until after 5 p.m. Sunday.
  3. Superintendents will not be responsible for cavies, which remain after 7 p.m. Sunday.
  4. All entries shall be entered by breed.
  5. Cavies must be free of parasites.
  6. All cavies are subject to veterinary inspection.

Superintendents will feed cavies. Pullman Grange Supply provides feed.

(Owners must supply water bottles.)


Division 1: Breeding Stock

Points: Blue-20, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Boar, over six months
  2. Boar, under six months
  3. Sow, under six months
  4. Sow, under six months

Awards (Divisions 1 & 2)
Champion and Reserve Champion winners will be awarded from all top ribbons in each DIVISION. One overall Grand Champion and one Reserve Grand Champion rosette will be awarded from the champion ribbon winners in all DIVISIONS combined, Open, 4-H and FFA.


Division 2: Fitting and Showing

Points: Blue-30, Red-25, White-20

All exhibitors are eligible to compete in Fitting and Showing, Interaction between judge and exhibitor as animal is judged. The purpose of Showmanship is to help young people become better acquainted with proper handling.


Division 3: Educational Displays

Class 1: Poster or Display (individual)
Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15


Department 108: Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs

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Superintendents: Mary Carol Sarve, Rosie Geiger

Open class entries only will be listed under this division. 4-H and FFA members with garden projects will enter under Department 2, Division J.
A standard display will consist of the number of vegetables indicated in each class. Odd or curious vegetables are not encouraged. Each exhibitor will be limited to one entry in a variety. All entries shall be in place by 9 p.m. Tuesday, and shall remain in place until 5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibitor shall grow vegetables.
NOTE: Each exhibit shall be uniform in size and color. All root crops should be washed gently not scrubbed to the point that outside skin is injured. Vegetables such as beets, carrots, turnips and onions should have one to two inch stems. Leave root tips on. Fine roots should be taken off, trimmed with shears or sharp knife to avoid injury to the exhibit.

  • Onions should have one outside layer of dry skin left on.
  • Vegetables such as cabbage and cauliflower should have at least one layer of protective leaves left on and stem cut even with base of the head.
  • Tomatoes should have either all stems on or all stems off. Stems should be left on fruit if possible.
  • Rhubarb, pull stems from crown, clean, but do not cut. Leave about one inch of leaf at the top.
  • Beans (shelling stage) should have well formed beans in pods. No beans missing in pods.
  • Beans (snap stage) should have beans in pods not formed enough to be very noticeable.
  • Potatoes should have no sunburn, cuts or worm holes.

Fair Dollars
The Palouse Empire Fair will award $10.00 cash prize and rosette to the exhibitor entering the tallest sunflower (Dept. 108 Div 1, Class 71)
The Palouse Empire Fair will award $10.00 cash prize and rosette to the exhibitor entering the largest Pumpkin Contest (Dept. 108, Div 1, Class 48)


Division 1: Vegetables

Points: Blue-15, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Beans, snap 3
  2. Beans, shelling 3
  3. Beans, lima (green shelling stage) 3 pods
  4. Beans, shelled, dry, one-half pint
  5. Beans, shelled, not dry, one-half pint
  6. Beans, lima, shelled, one-half pint
  7. Beets, baby, greatest diameter 1", 3
  8. Beets, table, greatest diameter 1" to 3 inches, 3
  9. Broccoli, 1 head
  10. Cabbage, any variety, 1 head
  11. Carrots, baby, greatest diameter 1- inch, 3
  12. Carrots, table, diameter 1 to 2 inches, 3
  13. Cauliflower, 1 head
  14. Celery, 1 bunch
  15. Corn, sweet, roasting ear stage, (husks removed) 3 ears
  16. Corn, sweet, past roasting stage, (husks removed) 3 ears
  17. Popcorn, (3 ears) subclass, a, b, c, etc., husks removed
  18. Cucumbers, pickling, length 1 to 2" inches, 3
  19. Cucumbers, pickling, length 2" to 5 inches, 3
  20. Cucumbers, slicing, minimum length 6 inches, 3
  21. Cucumbers, ripe, 3 (yellow or turning yellow)
  22. Dill, 1 stalk with roots
  23. Eggplant, 1
  24. Garlic bulbs, 3
  25. Gourds, 3 alike or 3 different
  26. Ground Cherries, 1 hallock
  27. Horseradish roots, 3
  28. Kale, 1 bunch
  29. Kohlrabi, 3
  30. Lettuce, 1 head
  31. Muskmelon or cantaloupe, 1
  32. Onions, red, dry, 3
  33. Onions, yellow, dry, 3
  34. Onions, white, dry, 3
  35. Parsnips, 3
  36. Peppers, small sweet or small hot, 3-use subclass a,b,c, etc.
  37. Peppers, sweet, green, 3
  38. Peppers, large sweet, ripe, 3
  39. Peppers, red, 3
  40. Potatoes, round red variety, 3
  41. Potatoes, long, red variety, 3
  42. Potatoes, round, white variety, 3
  43. Potatoes, long, white variety (except Netted Gems) 3
  44. Potatoes, Netted Gems, 3
  45. Pumpkin, pie or other, 1
  46. Pumpkin, mini, 3 alike
  47. Pumpkin, Connecticut field, 1
  48. Pumpkin, largest single, pumpkins in classes 45 and 47 are also entered in this class, must be at least 58" in circumference to qualify
  49. Rhubarb, 3 stalks
  50. Rutabagas, 3
  51. Squash, green Hubbard, 1
  52. Squash, blue Hubbard, 1
  53. Squash, golden Hubbard, 1
  54. Squash, Spaghetti, 1
  55. Squash, Marblehead, 1
  56. Squash, Butter Cup, 1
  57. Squash, Banana, 1
  58. Squash, Butternut, 1
  59. Squash, Marrow varieties such as Zucchini (skin penetrable by thumbnail) 1
  60. Squash, Table Queen, Danish or Acorn, (green or yellow) 1
  61. Squash, crookneck or straight neck, (skin penetrable by thumbnail) 1
  62. Squash, scallop, (skin penetrable by thumbnail) 1
  63. Squash, any other variety, 1"use subclass a,b,c, etc.
  64. Sunflowers, 1 head
  65. Tomatoes, ripe, except pear or cherry variety, 3
  66. Tomatoes, green, except pear or cherry variety, 3
  67. Tomatoes, small ripe cherry or pear variety, except green, 3"use subclass a,b,c, etc.
  68. Turnips, 3
  69. Watermelon, 1
  70. Watermelon, largest, all class 69 entered in this contest by judge and committee
  71. Tallest Sunflower
  72. Largest Sunflower head
  73. Any other vegetable or plate of three"use subclass a,b,c, etc.

Division 2: "Nature's Freaks"

Specimens entered in this class may be freaks of unusual shapes of known varieties. They may also be varieties strange to this area. FOR DISPLAY ONLY. Purple ribbon will be awarded to most unusual.


Division 3: Fruit

Points: Blue-10, Red-7, White-5
Local fruit must have been grown by exhibitor.

Class:
  1. Apples, Red Delicious, 3
  2. Apples, Golden Delicious, 3
  3. Apples, Jonathan, 3
  4. Apples, Wealthy, 3
  5. Apples, Gravenstein, 3
  6. Apples, Winesaps, 3
  7. Apples, Winter, 3"use subclass a,b,c, etc.
  8. Apples, Crab, 3"use subclass a,b,c, etc.
  9. Grapes, Concord, 1 cluster
  10. Grapes, other blue variety, 1 cluster
  11. Grapes red variety
  12. Grapes, white variety, 1 cluster
  13. Nuts, 3-use subclass
  14. Pears, Bartlett, 3
  15. Pears, D"Anjou, 3
  16. Pears, other variety, 3"use subclass a,b,c, etc.
  17. Peaches, Cling, 3
  18. Peaches, Elberta, 3
  19. Peaches, Hale, 3
  20. Peaches, Freestone, 3
  21. Peaches, other variety, 3
  22. Plums, any variety, 3"use subclass a,b,c, etc.
  23. Prunes, any variety, 3"use subclass a,b,c, etc.
  24. Raspberries, 1 hallock
  25. Strawberries, 1 hallock
  26. Any other berries, 1 hallock
  27. Any other local fruit"use subclass a,b,c, etc.

Division 4: Honey

Points: Blue-15, Red-10, White-5

Class:
  1. Comb - 2 sections
  2. 1 Shallow - extracting frame
  3. Extracted Honey - 1 quart jar
  4. Wax Display - 2 molds

Division 5: Herbs

Points: Blue-15, Red-10, White-5
Herbs shall be native to Whitman County. Exhibit shall consist of 3 snippings of same variety. Exhibit shall be in vase of appropriate size. Exhibitor to provide vase.

Class:
  1. Cooking
  2. Medicinal

Division 6: Garden Critters

Points: Blue-15, Red-10, White-5

Rules:
  1. The entry shall by original work of the exhibitor and shall be placed by the exhibitor.
  2. The exhibitor may enter each class but only one entry to a class.
  3. The exhibitor need not grow items used in the exhibit. Use your imagination and have fun.
  4. No pins, paper or cloth should be used in making the exhibit " toothpicks and glue are allowed.
Class:
  1. People Critter: a figure made from fresh fruit and/or vegetable and/or flower, nuts, seeds and grasses.
  2. Animal Critter: an animal made from fresh fruit, vegetable, seed, nuts, grasses, etc.
  3. Space Critter/Person: a space person or spaceship made from fresh fruit and/or vegetable and/or flowers, nuts, seeds and grasses.

Please state on entry form if critter is in the animal, people or space sub-class.


Division 7: Scarecrow

Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
This contest has three divisions: adult, youth and commercial

Rules:
  1. Height shall be no smaller than 3'4" and no taller than 6'.
  2. Scarecrow can be posed sitting or standing, etc. Props allowed.
  3. All entries will receive premium points based on their initial placing.
A Best of Show Rosette and Award of Merit Rosette will be awarded to the top two entries in each DIVISION.

Gardener of the Year
The exhibitor with the most ribbons and rosettes awarded for entry in Division J shall be selected as Gardener of the Year. In the event of a tie, the candidate with the highest premium points will be honored. An exhibitor may be awarded the honor a maximum of two (2) times. Upon achieving recognition limit, the exhibitor will be acknowledged as and receive an "Honorary Gardener Award".


Division 8: Educational Displays

Class 1: Poster or Display (individual)
Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
Class 2: Barn Display (Group)
Points: Blue-35, Red-25, White-15


Division 9: Market Basket

Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15

Rules:
  1. Collections of vegetables and/or fruit grown by the exhibitor are to be displayed in a container or basket. Dimensions are not to exceed 24 inches long or 18 inches high.
  2. Judging will be on variety and quality of produce as well as artistic and imagination of design.

Division 10: Wreaths or Swags

Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15

Rules:
  1. Collections of vegetables and/or fruits grown by the exhibitor are to be arranged in a wreath no larger than 24 inches in diameter or swag no longer than 24 inches.
  2. May use additional decoration in moderation, using cellophane or ribbons or bows.

Department 109: Cereal, Grains, Oilseeds and Forage Crops

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Superintendents: Myrna Morasch, Dave Bilow

All entries shall be in place by 9 p.m. Tuesday and shall remain in place until 5 p.m. Sunday.

Only grain harvested in current year is eligible for entry. Each exhibitor may enter one exhibit of each variety he/she produced. Separate adult and youth awards are given for entries within each class.

PREPARATION OF GRAIN SHEAVES:
Grain Sheaves should be prepared in advance of show. After grain is ripe, in hard dough stage, select heads in the field, true to type, good color, long stiff straw and well filled heads free from disease. Cut these off at ground level, three to five times the necessary amount to complete one sheaf. Be careful not to break straw in handling. Spread sample to dry in sun for a day or two or hang in dry shed, heads down in small bundles. Do not allow grain sheaf to get wet. When green color is entirely gone and straw dries, bind in bundles, tying with a soft cloth, which will not cut the straw. Make bundles three inches in diameter at the center band. Tie snugly and tape in three places and hang in a dry place with heads down.

One quart of thresher run grain, by variety, shall constitute an exhibit, unless noted.

Entries will be judged on the following basis:

  1. Purity as to variety and freedom from weed seed, other grains and foreign material.
  2. Uniformity in shape, size and color of kernels.
  3. Test weight.

Division 1: Commercial Grain (Certified)

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10

Only grain harvested/grown from foundation/registered or certified seed will be eligible for entry in the classification.
Class:

  1. Wheat
  2. Barley
  3. Oats

Division 2: Commercial Grain (Uncertified)

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10

Only grain harvested / grown from seed will be eligible for entry in the classification.
Class:

  1. Wheat
  2. Barley
  3. Oats

Division 3: Commercial Legumes (Certified)

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
Only peas and lentils harvested/grown from foundation, registered or certified seed will be eligible for entry in the classification.

Class:
  1. Field Peas
  2. Lentils

Division 4: Commercial Legumes (Uncertified)

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
Only peas and lentils harvested/ grown from seed will be eligible for entry in the classification.

Class:
  1. Field Peas
  2. Lentils

Division 5: Grasses and Oilseeds

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
Either certified or uncertified grass and legume seed harvested/grown from seed will be eligible for entry in the classification. One pint of thresher run seed, by variety, shall constitute an exhibit.

Class:
  1. Grasses
  2. Oil Seeds

Division 6: Sheaves - Grain

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
To be exhibited by variety. All sheaves shall All sheaves shall meet requirements in general rules stated in general rules for this Division. Any one exhibitor may exhibit one sheaf per variety of grain.


Division 7: Sheaves - Grasses

Points: Blue-20, Red-15, White-10
To be exhibited by variety. All sheaves shall meet requirements in general rules stated in general rules for this Division. Sheaves must be dry. All Sheaves exhibited for seed quality must be in at least the dough stage.

Class:
  1. Sheaf judged for forage quality
  2. Sheaf judged for seed quality

Division 8: Educational Displays

Class:
  1. Poster or Display (individual)
    Points: Blue-25, Red-20, White-15
  2. Barn Display (Group)
    Points: Blue-35, Red-25, White-15

Division 9: Pomona Grange

"Granger's Wheat King Award"
Open to an individual who is a member of good standing in a subordinate grange. Must be separate entry from those in Class 1.
The Pomona Grange offers the following prize: Sweepstakes Winner Plaque
A traveling plaque will be presented to be displayed at the winner's grange hall. Prizes will be presented at the Grange's annual meeting.


Division 10

Cooperative Agricultural Producers, Inc./Whitman County Growers "From the Field to the Table" Contest
1st Place: $50.00
2nd Place: $40.00
3rd Place: $30.00
4th Place: $20.00
5th-10th Place: $10.00 each

Open to any individual, adult or youth. An entry will consist of one quart of cleaned, threshed, soft white wheat; one wheat sheaf of soft whit wheat, and four (4) blueberry muffins made using ground, soft white wheat flour. Muffins should be entered on an 8" paper plate and enclosed in a zip lock or plastic tie bag. Recipe for muffins must accompany exhibit on a 3"x5" card. (NOTE: Baked entry may vary from year to year at superintendent's discretion.)

Entries will be judged on the following:

  1. Quart of Grain - Purity as to variety and freedom from weed seed, other grains and foreign materials.
  2. Wheat Sheaf - General attractiveness: Proper construction as per exhibit book information.
  3. Four (4) Blueberry muffins - taste and texture; proper use of ingredients.

Whitman County Crop Improvement Association
Senior Wheat King Award
All exhibits will be eligible for the Senior Wheat King Award, and will be automatically entered in the Wheat King Contest. Only one grain entry can be made by an exhibitor in each variety.
The Whitman County Crop Improvement Association offers the following award: Sweepstakes Winner: Plaque
The Senior Wheat King plaque will be awarded at the Whitman County Crop Improvement Association annual meeting.


Senior Barley King Award
All exhibits will be eligible for the Senior Barley King Award, and will be automatically entered in the Barley King Contest. Only one grain entry can be made by an exhibitor in each variety.
The Senior Barley King plaque will be awarded at the Whitman County Crop Improvement Association annual meeting.


Department 110: Old Machinery

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Superintendents: Tom Hennigar, Nicole Wells


Rules and Regulations
  1. All tractors, engines, and combines shall be in place and ready for exhibit by 8 p.m. Wednesday.
  2. Exhibits are to remain in place until 5 p.m. Sunday. All exhibits shall be off grounds no later than September 15.
  3. Exhibits will be judged 8 a.m.-noon on Thursday.
  4. Judges will make their selection based on points earned in these categories:
    General Appearance: 10 points
  5. Mechanical Condition: 20 points
  6. Exhibits previously judged in the past five years are not eligible for judging and premium points; but will be welcomed as additions to the overall spectator show.

Division 1: Wheel Type Tractors (Gasoline, Diesel and all fuel types)

Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20

Rules:
  1. Tractor shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display, but cannot be judged.
  2. Components on tractor will be judged for originality; such as carburetion, fuel injection systems, ignition intake, and exhaust systems, etc.
  3. Shall be clean and painted. Correct color and decal placement will be considered.
  4. Shall be 40 years or older. Newer units welcome for display but cannot be judged.

Division 2: Track Type Tractors (Gasoline, Diesel and all fuel types)

Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20

Rules:
  1. Tractor shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display, but cannot be judged.
  2. Components on tractor will be judged for originality; such as carburetion, fuel injection systems, ignition intake, and exhaust systems, etc.
  3. Shall be clean and painted. Correct color and decal placement will be considered.
  4. Shall be 40 years or older. Newer units welcome for display but cannot be judged.

Division 3: Steam Engines

Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20

Rules:
  1. Engines shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display only.
  2. No alterations to operating systems such as water injectors, relief valves, etc. will be allowed.
  3. Must meet Washington State safety code in order to operate on grounds.
  4. No limit on age of engines; reproductions welcome.

Division 4: Combines (Pull Types and Self-Propelled)

Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20

Rules:
  1. Combine shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display, but cannot be judged.
  2. Components on machine will be judged for originality (such as power unit and drive systems).
  3. Must be clean and painted. Correct color and decal placement will be considered.
  4. Shall be 30 years or older. Newer units welcome for display only.

Division 5: Stationary Engines (Water and Air Cooled)

Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20

Rules:
  1. Originality of ignition, fuel and cooling systems should be maintained as close as possible.
  2. Shall be 50 years or older.
  3. Must be clean and painted.
  4. Uniqueness of engine will be considered in judging.

Division 6: Old Vehicles (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles)

Points: Blue-30, Red-25, White-20

Rules:
  1. Vehicle shall be operative to be judged. Non-operative units welcome for display only.
  2. Must be clean and painted.
  3. Originality of operating components will be considered in judging, such as engine, drive train, wheels, etc.
  4. Shall be 40 years or older. Newer units welcome for display with Superintendent"s permission, but cannot be judged.

Division 7: Old Machinery (Tractor Drawn)

Points: Blue-30, Red-25, White-20

Rules:
  1. Shall be operative.
  2. Must be clean and painted as close to original as possible.
  3. Shall be at least 40 years old.

Division 8: Horse Machinery

Points: Blue-30, Red-25, White-20

Rules:
  1. Shall be operative.
  2. Must be clean and painted to original color.

Division 9: Horse Wagons and Carts

Points: Blue-30, Red-25, White-20

Rules:
  1. Shall be operative.
  2. Must be clean and painted.

Division 10: Special Displays

Points: Blue-40, Red-30, White-20
A grouping of 3 large or 10 small items displayed together. Items in display may have been exhibited and judged separately in prior years.


Department 111: Open Horse Show

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Superintendent: Connie Ham, Palouse

Date: Saturday, September 10th at 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Outdoor Arena

Entry forms available by contacting Palouse Empire Fair, see entry forms for complete rules and regulations. Entry fees are $5.00 per class, payable before August 25. Post entries will be $7.00 per class. Show office will open at 6 a.m. and the show will start promptly at 7:30 a.m., ending at or before 4 p.m. regardless of accomplished classes.
Open to all breeds.

  1. Stall availability is limited; arrangements must be made in advance with Superintendent (ham@wsu.edu)
  2. Hats and boots and long sleeve shirts are mandatory. A rider at their discretion may wear appropriate protective headgear with secured harness in any event.
  3. No cross entry between Riders in Walk-Trot, and lope class, and Lead Line Classes also ranch horse and western pleasure class. Gaited horses are welcome: Where trot commands are used, running walk or rack can be used instead.
  4. No stallions allowed in classes with handlers 18 and under.
  5. No running Martingale or gag bits.
  6. Junior horses are 5 years and under.
  7. Classes 21-23 & 37-43: will be judged by the trail judge.
  8. Trail/Lounge Line class will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ribbons will be presented after 2:00pm in the arena.
  9. Practice class 1, 13 and 25 can be paid at the gate.
  10. If gate holds are needed for tack changes, the person or horse has to be in the class before, and the show secretary must be notified.
  11. The horse's birthday shall be January 1 of the year foaled. Participant's age is determined as of January 1 of the show year.
  12. Classes may be split or combined at the discretion of the show committee.
  13. The show committee and or Judge reserves the right to disqualify any contestant who displays poor sportsmanship or who is abusive to any individual or animal, and may be asked to leave the show.
  14. Judges decisions are final in all classes.
  15. Parking will be on the South side next to the highway. Sign will be posted.
  16. High points in Ranch Horse, English and Western Pleasure.