Floyd Harvest Festival
 2008

Class Division   Exhibit Description  

 GARDEN PRODUCE EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
on Friday, September 19, 2008

1. All exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor.

2. All rules applying to Garden Produce under General Rules and Regulations will apply.

3. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item per class.

4. Amateurs only!
        
Standards for Garden Produce:

        Vegetables and fruit should be in the best "eating stage" for the local market.  Exhibits should be of the same variety and typical of that variety, uniformity of size and color, and free from disease and insect damage.

Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
001 Fresh Fruit Apples (4) 002 Fresh Fruit Misc Fruit (at least ½ pt small of large fruit)
003 Fresh Fruit Tomatoes, Cherry (6) 004 Fresh Fruit Tomatoes, Red (4)
005 Fresh Fruit Tomatoes, Yellow (4)
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
006 Fresh Vegetable Beans -String (8) 007 Fresh Vegetable Beets (6 in a bunch)
008 Fresh Vegetable Broccoli (1 bunch) 009 Fresh Vegetable Cabbage (1 head)
010 Fresh Vegetable Carrots (6) 011 Fresh Vegetable Cauliflower (1 head)
012 Fresh Vegetable Cucumbers (3) 013 Fresh Vegetable Garden Basket variety of 5 vegs)
014 Fresh Vegetable Onions, (4) 015 Fresh Vegetable Peppers, (3)
016 Fresh Vegetable Potatoes, (4) 017 Fresh Vegetable Squash, Yellow     Summer (2)
                        
018 Fresh Vegetable Squash, Zucchini (2) 019 Fresh Vegetable Most Unusual     Vegetable
020 Fresh Vegetable Misc., any vegetable not  listed
 
 FOOD EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008

1. All canned products, preserves, or pickles must be in clear glass, mason, tempered,  canning jars and properly labeled.  Vegetables, fruits and juices must be in PINT or  QUART clear canning jars.  (No mayonnaise jars, etc., will receive awards.)

2. Jellies, jams, and preserves must be in clear standard pint jars, half-pint jars/jelly jars, or four ounce jelly jars.

3. When self-seal lids are used, rings should be on jars.

4. Any jar may be opened at the discretion of the judges.

5. All canned food should be properly sealed.

6. Only one entry can be made by any individual in each class.

7. All food items must be accompanied with the recipe printed or typed on a 3" x 5" card.  By  entering a food item, exhibitor gives Fair Management a right to publish recipe with exhibitor name and city.  (Please note if recipe is copyrighted)  Recipe becomes property of the Fair.

8. All rules applying to canned and baked goods under the General Rules and Regulations will apply.

9.     Amateurs only!     

Standards for Vegetables and Fruits:
Natural fruit or vegetable color; syrup or liquid clear; tender; characteristic flavor.  Well ripened but not overripe; graded and sorted size.
Class Division    Exhibit  Description Class Division Exhibit  Description
021 Canned Fruit        Apples 022 Canned Fruit Berries
023 Canned Fruit        Peaches 024 Canned Fruit Tomatoes
025 Canned Fruit        Misc Canned Fruit 026 Canned Vegetable Beets
027 Canned Veg.        Beans 028 Canned Vegetable Carrots, sliced
029 Canned Veg.        Corn 030 Canned Vegetable Green Beans
031 Canned Veg.        Greens 032 Canned Vegetable Mixed Vegetables
033 Canned Veg.        Salsa 034 Canned Vegetable Squash, sliced
035 Canned Veg.        Misc. Canned Vegetable
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Class Division    Exhibit  Description Class Division Exhibit Description
036 Breads    Quick Bread 037 Breads Yeast Bread
038 Breads    Bread Machine Item
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Class Division    Exhibit  Description Class Division Exhibit  Description
039 Cookies    Bar Cookies (6) 040 Cookies Chocolate Chip (6)
041 Cookies    Peanut Butter Cookies (6) 042 Cookies Drop Cookies (6)
043 Cookies    Misc., any cookie not listed above
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Class Division    Exhibit  Description Class Division Exhibit  Description
044 Cake    Iced Layer (1/2 accepted) 045 Cake Cupcakes, iced (3)
043 Cake    Gingerbread 047 Cake Decorated - Sheet
048 Cake    Pound (1/2 acceptable) 049 Cake     Misc. any cake not  listed above
Class Division Exhibit  Description Class Division Exhibit  Description
050 Candy Fudge (6) 051 Candy Peanut Brittle
052 Candy Molded Mints (6) 053 Candy Misc., any candy not listed above
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Class Division Exhibit  Description Class Division Exhibit  Description
054 Pies Fruit, 2 crust 055 Pies Chess
056 Pies Chocolate 057 Pies Meringue topped
058 Pies Pecan 059 Pies Misc., any pie not listed above
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
060 Jelly Blackberry 061 Jelly Strawberry
062 Jelly Grape 063 Jelly Pepper
064 Jelly Misc., any jelly not listed above
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
065 Preserves Apple Butter 066 Preserves Berry (other than         strawberry)
067 Preserves Strawberry 068 Preserves Mixed Fruit (combination of two or more fruits/berries)
069 Preserves Misc., any not listed above
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
070 Pickles Bread and Butter 071 Pickles Chow Chow
072 Pickles Dill 073 Pickles Sweet Cucumber
074 Pickles Mixed Vegetable Pickles 075 Pickles Green Tomato Pickle (no cucumber)
076 Pickles Watermelon Rind 077 Pickles Misc., any pickles not listed above

 HORTICULTURE EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.on Friday, September 19, 2008
 
1. The horticulture events may be entered by any non-professional flower grower or designer.
2. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor.
3. All rules applying to Horticulture under the General Rules and Regulations will apply.
4. Exhibits should be labeled as to name of variety.
5.     An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one           item per class.
6.    Amateurs only!    Standards for plants and flowers: Healthy and          free of disease and insects; freshness; size and uniformity           for the variety; color; good foliage; and maturity.  
Class Division       Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
078 Plants       Any Flowering House Plant 079 Plants Any Variety Fern
080 Plants       Cactus 081 Plants Foliage House Plant
082 Plants       Misc potted house plant 083 Plants Hanging Basket
Class Division       Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
084 Cut Flowers       Dahlia  (Single Stem) 085 Cut Flowers Gladioli  (Single Stem)
086 Cut Flowers       Herbs 087 Cut Flowers Marigold (Single   Stem)
088 Cut Flowers       Meadow Flowers 089 Cut Flower Zinnia (Single Stem)
090 Cut Flower       Celosia (Single Stem) 091 Cut Flowers Chrysanthemum (Single Stem)
092 Cut Flowers       Snapdragon (Single stem) 093 Cut Flowers Day Lily (Single Stem)
094 Cut Flowers       Calla Lily (Single Stem) 095 Cut Flowers Misc Liily (Single Stem)
096 Cut Flowers       Rose (Single Stem) 097 Cut Flowers Misc. Cut Flower (Single Stem)
098 Cut Flowers       Arrangement of Cut Flowers
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
099 Dried Flowers Decorated Vine Wreath100 Dried Flowers Dried Flower Arrange -ment
101 Dried Flowers Dried Flower Wreath
        
NEEDLEWORK EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours of 4 pm and 7 pm on Friday, September 19, 2008
1.     Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between September 2007 and date of 2008 Fair.
2.     All rules applying to needlework under General Rules and Regulations will apply.
3.     An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item per class.
4.     Frames with plexiglass acceptable for embroidery and cross-stitch.  NO GLASS.
5.     Amateurs only!   STANDARDS FOR NEEDLEWORK:  Design suitable to materials; pleasing and interesting; good color combination; workmanship; neatness; durability; and originality.

Class Division         Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
102 Crocheting         Afghan 103 Crocheting Dollies
104 Crocheting         Infant's Set 105 Crocheting Table Linens
106 Crocheting         Misc. crocheted item
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Class Division         Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
107 Knitting         Afghan 108 Knitting Infant's Set
109 Knitting         Sweater, Adult 110 Knitting Sweater, Child
111 Knitting         Miscellaneous    
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Class Division         Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description 112 Cross-Stitch         Baby Item 113 Cross-Stitch Christmas Item
114 Cross-Stitch         Wall Hanging (unframed, 115 Cross-Stitch Afghan
                         but finished)
116 Cross-Stitch         Beaded Items 117 Cross-Stitch Miscellaneous
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Class Division         Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description 118 Embroidery         Crewel 119 Embroidery Needlepoint
120 Embroidery         Silk Ribbon Embroidery 121 Embroidery Smocking
122 Embroidery         Table Linens 123 Embroidery Miscellaneous            Embroidery
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Class Division         Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description 124 Machine         Skirt, dress, jumper, 125 Machine Embroidery Children's item     Embroidery             
126 Machine         Holiday Ornament 127 Machine Embroidery Table Linen (basket Embroidery cloth, etc.) liner,   napkins , table                
128 Machine         Original Design 129 Machine Embroidery Miscellaneous Ma Embroidery chine Embroidery        _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Class Division         Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description 130 Clothing         Blouse or shirt 131 Clothing Decorated Sweatshirt
132 Clothing         Dress   133 Clothing Totebag or handbag
134 Clothing         Skirt 135 Clothing Miscellaneous clothing article
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Class Division         Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description 136 Quilt         Pieced 137 Quilt Wall Hanging
138 Quilt         Machine Embroidery / cross stitch
139 Quilt         Miscellaneous Quilt
 

CRAFT EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours of 4 pm and 7 pm on Friday, September 19, 2008
1. Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between September 2007 and date of  2008 Fair.
2. All rules applying to handicrafts under the General Rules and Regulation will apply.
3. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item per class.
4. No art in frames or under glass.  Sturdy plastic over matt board acceptable.
5. Amateurs only!   No personal cards or business cards allowed.

Class Division              Exhibit Description  Class Division Exhibit Description
139 Handicraft              Leather craft  140 Handicraft Model Kit
141 Handicraft              Plastic Canvas Item  142 Handicraft Button Crafts (jewelry, etc.)
143 Handicraft              Creative Craft: toothpicks,  144 Handicraft Creative toy
                              rolled paper, popsicle sticks  
145 Handicraft              Item made from recycled  146 Handicraft Jewelry
                              materials
147 Handicraft              Miscellaneous Handicraft  148 Handicraft For Seniors Only (Age 65+)
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Class Division              Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
149 Home Craft              Ink Stamped Item  150 Home Craft Fabric Painting
151 Home Craft              Hooked Rugs  152 Home Craft Decorative Painting
153 Home Craft              Candle  154 Home Craft Basket
155 Home Craft              Miscellaneous Handicraft  156 Home Craft For Seniors Only (Age 65+)
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
157 Holiday Decorations Christmas  158 Holiday Decorations Door Decoration (other than wreath)
159 Holiday Decorations Hanukkah  160 Holiday Decorations Kwanza
161 Holiday Decorations Fall (Halloween,  162 Holiday Decorations Holiday other than Thanksgiving) those above
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Class Division               Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
163 Woodworking              Wood Carving  164 Woodworking Wood Burning
165 Woodworking              Woodcraft, Whittling 166 Woodworking Bird House
167 Woodworking              Woodcraft, Misc  168 Woodworking Wood Turning
169 Woodworking              Kitchen Utensil (bowl, spoons, etc.)
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
170 Ceramics/Clay Figurine 171 Ceramics/Clay Hand Built Item
172 Ceramics/Clay Wheel Thrown Item 173 Ceramics/Clay Miscellaneous
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Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
174 Art Calligraphy 175 Art Drawing - Ink/Pen
176 Art Drawing 177 Art Metal Art/Metal Jewel- ry (open enameling, casting, etc.)
178 Art Stamping 179 Art Multimedia Art Piece
180 Art Painting 181 Art Scrapbooking - 2 page layout
182 Art Cartooning 183 Art Mosaic
184 Art Miscellaneous Art

 PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS
These exhibits will be received between the hours of  4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008
1. All photography (including youth photography) must be the work of the exhibitor, including  the composition determination, set up, and photographing.
2. Exhibits must have been made by exhibitor between September 2007 and date of  2008 Fair.  
3. Photographs must be 8"x10" or 8.5" X11", color or black and white, with no mating and/or color borders except for the while border where the picture ends and the photographic paper starts.
4. All photography entries must be mounted on an 11" X 14"  black foam core board.    Un-mounted photographs will not be accepted.  NO frames and no glass.  Pictures in frames and/or glass will not be accepted.
5. An individual may enter as many classes as they wish in the division, but can enter only one item  per class.  AMATEURS  ONLY!

Class Division Exhibit Description Class Division Exhibit Description
185 Photography Floyd Fest 186 Photography Floyd Icon (any Town or County location)
187 Photography Barns/Farm Land 188 Photography Flowers
189 Photography Birds 190 Photography Streams/Waterfalls
191 Photography Children at Play 192 Photography Wildlife
193 Photography Pets/Domestic Animals 194 Photography Sports (Action Shots)
195 Photography Insects 196 Photography Open (anything not fitting in above classes)

                 YOUTH CLUB EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
Exhibit may be entered by 4-H Club, vocational club or scout troop.  Exhibits will be judged on the design and educational content and needs to address theme of CHARACTER COUNTS IN FLOYD.   SIZE; tabletop exhibit, maximum size of 36" wide by 24" deep.

  
General Livestock Rules

(4-H and FFA Members Only)

 All Animals must be checked in before entering the fairgrounds.  Health papers will be checked at this time.

1. Entry forms are required and must be received by mail or fax by Sept. 15, 2008 to be         accepted.  Address and phone number of entry form.
2. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing and following all rules of the shows.
3. Using unethical techniques to train, feed, or medically treat a show animal is prohibited.  Anyone found to be using unethical methods with their show animals will be asked to remove animals from the fairgrounds.  All animals must be fed and watered frequently during the day to keep them in good health.
4. Any animal suspected of carrying a contagious disease will be required to leave fair grounds.
5. Good showmanship and conduct is expected from all exhibitors.  Members are expected to follow code of conduct rules enclosed in this booklet.
6. All livestock must be on fairgrounds between 7 and 9am Sat. Sept. 20, and checked in no later 9am.  Release of all animals will be at 4:15 pm at the earliest or 15 minutes after the last show is finished.
7. The Fair Committee reserves the right not to pay premiums for exhibitors who leave before the release time, unless permission is granted by the chair.
8. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up the area where their livestock are kept or tied and any waste between trailers and ring.  No straw, shavings or other waste may be left.  
9. Exhibitor may leave after release time when your area is cleaned up.  Manure to be disposed of in designated area only.
10.  All out of state exhibitors must have veterinarian's health certificate.  Out of state exhibitors are required to have negative TB and Bangs test.
11.  The livestock chairs reserve the right to refuse entry of any animal.
12.  Some type of permanent ID is required for market lambs.
13.  All animals must be kept in the gravel area near the livestock tent.  No animals on ball field areas at any time.
14.  Livestock must be inspected by Veterinary Medical Official for signs of contagious disease.  Any animal found to possess signs of contagious disease will not be allowed to enter fairgrounds and will be prohibited from showing.
15.  Classes in showmanship will be judged on showmanship only.  Animals must be clean, dry and unfitted.  No fitting of animals is permitted.  "No Fitting" permits animals to be washed and dried. However, no adhesives, glues, paints, etc. will be permitted.
16.  Health papers are required for all animals, brought on fairgrounds, signed by a vet, and dated no later than 30 days before the day of the fair.  Health papers will be checked at the entrance.
17.  Showmanship Divisions: (age as of date of show)
        a.  Novice (Age 9-13 that has never shown at Floyd County Fair.
        b.  Junior (Age 10-11)
        c.  Intermediate (Age 12-13)
        d.  Senior (Age 14-19) *must have turned 19 prior to Jan. 1, 2008
18.  Lambs are to be shown closely shorn.
19.  All ewe lambs must be identified with a scrapie tag.  Wethers under 18 months will not be   required to have this tag.
20.  Only ewes and wethers may be shown in the market lamb classes.
21.  Animals shown in showmanship must be entered in another show class.
22.  The livestock chair reserve the right to ask that any unruly animal or exhibitor be removed from the grounds.  All animals must be kept under control at all times by handler/owner.
23.  Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or smoking is permitted in the livestock area.
24.  All decisions rendered by the show chair are considered final and are not subject to appeal.
25.  Each exhibitor will be issued 1 vehicle pass when entering the grounds.  No vehicles parked in the grounds may be moved after 9:30 am unless approved by the show chair.
26.  Open to 4-H and FFA members only.

 
 Premiums:  1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
                  $8 $7 $3 $2 $1 $1

 
 **Suggestions for improvement of this show should be given in writing to the livestock chair before you leave the fair grounds

Dairy Cattle
 Check in 7-9am Sept. 20, 2008
Show . 2:00 p.m. Sept. 20, 2008

 
Rules:  General Livestock Rules Apply

 Show Order: Holstein, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey, Ayrshire

 Showmanship:
1. Senior Showmanship
2.     Intermediate Showmanship
3.     Junior Showmanship
4. Novice Showmanship
5. Non-Ownership
 Classes:
" Jr. Calf born Mar 1, 2008 - May 31,2008
" Inter. Calf born Dec. 1 2007 - Feb 29, 2008
" Sr Calf born Sept 1, 2007 - Nov 30, 2007
" Summer Calf born Jun 1, 2007 - Aug 31, 2007
" Jr Yearling born Mar 1, 2007 - May 31, 2007
" Inter. Yearling born Dec 1, 2006 - Feb 29, 2007
" Sr Yearling (not in milk) born Sept. 1, 2006 - Nov. 30, 2007
" Champion and Reserve Heifer
" Two year Old Cow born Sept 1, 2005-Aug, 31, 2006
" Three year Old Cow born Sept. 1, 2004 - Aug. 31, 2005
" Aged Cow  born prior to Sept, 1, 2004
" Champion and Reserve cow
" Supreme and Reserve Supreme Female (all breeds)

Market Lamb Show
 Check In/ Weigh In:  7- 9am Sept. 20, 2008
Show: 10:00  a.m. Sept. 20, 2008
 
Rules: Follow General Livestock Rules
1. Lambs must weigh a minimum of 70 lbs.
2. Lambs will only be weighed once
3. Exhibitors may show 5 singles
4. All lambs with maximum of ¼ inch of fleece
5. All shearing mess must be cleaned up immediately
6. Class and division weight breaks will be made at the discretion of the show officials.  Division Champion and Reserve Champion will compete for Grand and Reserve Champion.
Showmanship:
1. Senior Showmanship
2. Intermediate Showmanship
3. Junior Showmanship
4. Novice Showmanship

 Market lamb Divisions
1. Light
2. Medium
3. Heavy
4. Overall Champion and Reserve Champion

 Beef Cattle Show
 Check In: 7-9 am Sept. 20, 2008
Show: 1:00 pm, Sept. 20,  2008

 Rules: Follow General Livestock Rules
1. Heifer classes same as open classes
2. Registration papers required for livestock in purebred shows.
3. Only heifers accepted
4. A minimum of 4 animals is required for a breed show.  If a breed does not meet this requirement they will show with the other registered breed classes all together.
5. Breed Division Order:  Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Other Registered breeds (All together), commercial heifers (all breeds shown together in this division).

 Showmanship:
1. Senior Showmanship
2. Intermediate Showmanship
3. Junior Showmanship
4. Novice Showmanship

 Classes:
1. Junior Heifer Calf - calved after Jan. 1, 2008
2. Winter Heifer Calf - calved Nov, 1, 2007 - Dec. 31, 2007
3. Senior Heifer Calf - calved Sept. 1, 2007-Oct. 31, 2007
4. Late Summer Yearling Heifer - calved July 1, 2007-Aug, 31, 2007
5. Early Summer Yearling Heifer-calved May 1, 2007-June 30, 2007
6. Late Junior Yearling Heifer-calved March 1, 2007- Apr. 30, 2007
7. Early Junior Yearling Heifer-calved Jan. 1, 2007-Feb. 28, 2007
8. Senior Yearling Heifer - calved Sept. 1, 2006-Dec. 31, 2006
9.     Champion and Reserve Champion Female

Livestock Costume Show
Show:  12:00 p.m., Sept. 20, 2008

4-H members show livestock in coordinating safe costume for themselves and
animal along with story related to county fair.

Class One-Dairy and Beef
Class Two-Goat and Sheep
Leadline Show
Show:  12:00 p.m., Sept. 20, 2008

4-Her/FFA member must be wearing wool outfit purchased or made by youth.

Animal Exhibitor Code of Conduct
The Code of conduct is an agreement, formal or implied, between the
participants and the management of the Fair.  Its purpose is:
" To ensure the overall well-being of animals exhibited
" To ensure the use of commonly accepted practices in preparing and exhibiting animals for show
" To maintain a safe and wholesome food supply
" To maintain the intent and integrity of animal competitions and display for future generations

Animal exhibitors participating at this Fair agree to the following guidelines:
 
1. Animals must be transported to and from the Fair in accordance with all transport regulations and standards.
2. Intentional misrepresentation of an animal in any way including age of the animal, ownership, altering of pedigree, or other misinformation provided by the exhibitor is prohibited.
3. Animals must be treated and handled in a responsible manner.  They will be fed and watered at least twice daily.
4. Treating an animal internally or externally with any substance or procedure used to artificially change the conformation, appearance, or handling characteristics of the animal for show is prohibited.  This does not apply to accepted methods of clipping or combing an animal's hair.
5. The use of abusive showing and/or handling practices such as striking animals or administering an electrical shock to cause swelling or to affect the bracing behavior of an animal is prohibited.
6. Direct criticism, intimidation, or interference with the judge, show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after a competitive event is prohibited.
7. Exhibitors are expected to wear appropriate clothing at all times.  No excessively revealing clothing or inappropriate words or pictures on clothing will be allowed.

 Any violation of this code of Conduct will result in forfeiture of premiums and awards, disqualification, and probationary status and/or loss of eligibility for future competition at this Fair.

 An overview committee consisting of at least three people generally recognized as knowledgeable of livestock management and exhibitions are responsible for the administration of this Code of Conduct.  Their decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

Agricultural Olympics

 Sign Up: 11:30 am
Contest: 12:00 noon

 Rules:
1. Teams are made up of 3 people ages 9 and up.  Adults and youth may be on the same team.
2. Teams must pick a name for the entry form
3. Milk products will be consumed by at least two members so please make sure at least two members of your team can consume milk products.
4. This is intended to be a fun event where competition is minimal and fun abounds.  Please help us keep it in this spirit.
5. Decision of the judges is final.
*Not required to be a 4H or FFA member to participate

 Contest event order:
1. Milk Chugging - new washed calf bottles will be used.  Only one team member will participate in the chugging but the others are encouraged to cheer their contestant on.  The team whose member chugs the most milk in 2 minutes wins.
2. Hog Calling - the team can choose to have one, two or all members participate in this event.  Be inventive.  Costumes are great and even a little skit for this event will make it lots of fun.  Creativity does count.  Judges will determine the winners
3. Cheese Eating - one member will be given a slice of American cheese.  A picture of something will be shown to all and the team member is asked to bite parts of the cheese away leaving the uneaten part in the shape of the picture.  The best sculpture wins as determined by the judges
4. Hay Bale Stacking - a stack of 12 bales of hay will be on one end of the show area.  Team members must move the entire stack beyond a marked line, restack the bales and all members must be on the stack without anyone touching the ground when time is called.  The team with the fastest time wins.  If the stack falls before the entire team is off the ground you must restack the bales and try again.

 Points for each event will be combined to determine the winning team.

         1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
                   (4pts)   (3pts)   (2pts)   (1pt)