 Youth who are enrolled members of a registered Van Buren County 4-H Club, FFA Chapter or Boy and Girl Scout organization and all Van Buren County youth 6 years of age up to and including 19 years of age as of December 31, current year, may enter at Van Buren County Youth Fair. All exhibitors are required to have a Social Security number. |
| No entry fee will be charged for the entry of youth exhibits. |
| An exhibitor may earn up to a maximum of $75.00 in premium money. This does not include the sale of market animals. Youth may enter as many exhibits as they want. They are eligible for Best of Show and Merit Awards on all exhibits entered. |
| Premiums may be pro-rated if premium funds are limited. |
| Ribbons and Rosettes will be awarded for all places as listed for each Class unless otherwise specified. |
| All exhibits must remain on display Monday through Sunday morning of Fair week to qualify for premiums. |
| An exhibitor is not eligible for a Merit Award or a Best of Show if he/she is not present for the judging of the exhibit. |
| Premium checks are usually mailed to exhibitors by mid-August. |
| All exhibits must remain on display Monday through Sunday morning of Fair week to qualify for premiums. Check the current fair book for exhibit distribution time on Sunday. The Fair Association will not be responsible for exhibits left at the Fairgrounds after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. |
| Exhibit halls will be open at 11:00 a.m. and class at 11:00 p.m. each day of Fair week. |
| The exhibitor must have taken an active part in the production of the project from which the exhibit is selected, and must be able to submit evidence to this effect if asked to do so. |
| Posters are not required with notebooks unless specified in the Entry Guidelines for the category. |
| Still exhibit projects must be made during the past year. |
| Showmanship classes are required for species. |
| Each exhibitor will assume all risks in making an exhibit entry. |
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All exhibits must be pre-registered by June 15. Entry forms are available from the Extension Office or Fair Board Office. (SAMPLE FORM) See the current fair book for exhibit schedules. |
| There must be an entry tag (SAMPLE) for each exhibit with the exception of all large animal classes to include: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Horse, Dairy Goats and Dogs. |
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Animal exhibit superintendents and assistant superintendents will act as supervisors of exhibits in their respective divisions. |
| No youth exhibitor except those authorized by Division Superintendents and the Fair Management are permitted to stay overnight on the fairgrounds. |
| For fire and pedestrian safety, all vehicles parked near buildings and other exhibit areas, must be moved to the parking lot by 9:00 a.m. each day. |
| Youth entering a contest of any kind during Fair Week under the jurisdiction of the Fair Association does so at his own risk. |
