Thank You. Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival September 23 & ENTRY BOOKLET. To all of our Sponsors & Donors. Entry Deadlines

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1 Thank You. To all of our Sponsors & Donors Sheep Show Sheep Fleece Show & Sale Alpaca Fleece Sale Handspun Skein Show Fiber Arts Show Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival September 23 & ENTRY BOOKLET Please fill out all exhibitor information on page 1 Fill out an entry form for each show Mail entries to: Washington County Fair Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY (Go to website www. adkwoolandarts.com to download Fillable/Printable forms) Online Entries at: www. adkwoolandarts.com Entry Deadlines Postmarked by Monday, September 11 Online by Wednesday, September 13 Payment: By check to: Washington County Fair Note: AWAF By Credit Card: Fill in info page 1, or call Fair Any questions? Contact Show Chairs Romney Show: Norma Johnson-Glacy: crazylegsfarm@gmail.com Karin Kennedy: karin@ensignbrookfarm.com Sheep Fleece Show/Sale: Norma Johnson-Glacy Alpaca Fleece Sale: Faith Perkins faith@gralpacas.com Homespun Skein Show & Fiber Arts Show: Jennifer DeMoy

2 ENTRY FORMS 2017 Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival September 23 & 24 ALL EXHIBITORS: Fill out this page & entry form(s) for Sheep Show, Fleece Show(s), Handspun Skein Show, and/or Fiber Arts Show ONLINE EXHIBITOR # FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CHECK ONE: Open Exhibitor Jr. Exhibitor Jr. age ENTRY FEES Sheep Show $5.00/animal no class fees Total animals entered: Name: Farm Name: Total sheep show fee: Fleece Show (Sheep & Alpaca) $3.00/fleece Total fleece entered: $ Address: Total fleece show fee: $ Phone: Handspun Skein Show $3.00/skein Total skeins entered: Cell: Total skein show fee: $ Fiber Arts Show $3.00/item Total items entered: Fleece Show, Skein Show & Fiber Arts Show entries must be brought in Friday September 22 nd from 10AM 4 PM for judging beginning at 5 PM. Sheep may either be brought in: a. Friday, September 22 rd 10AM-6PM b. Saturday 5 PM 8 PM c. Sunday 6 AM 8 AM Entry Forms for each of the shows follow:. Total fiber arts fee: TOTAL ENTRY FEES: Payment method: Cash Check Credit Card $ $ Page 1

3 The 3 rd SOUTHERN ANDIRONDACK ROMNEY SHOW Judge: Graeme Stewart Show Day: Sunday, September 24 th 12 P.M. Sheep Show Section Romney - White & Natural Colored Class: Junior Showmanship Age Novice Junior Showmanship is encouraged. Age will determine class designation. Ram lamb white Ram lamb NC Pair of ram lambs white Pair of ram lambs NC Yearling ram white Yearling ram NC Champion ram white Champion Ram NC Ewe lamb white Ewe lamb NC Pair of ewe lambs white Pair of ewe lambs NC Yearling ewe white Yearling ewe NC Aged ewe white Aged ewe NC Champion Ewe white Champion Ewe NC Ewe pair white Ewe pair NC (Yrlg. and/or Aged) (Yrlg. and/or Aged) Daughter/Dam white Daughter/Dam NC Get of Sire white Get of Sire NC (Any 3 sired by same sire) Exhibitors Flock - white (4): 1 ram & combination of lambs and/or yearlings and/or aged ewe. All animals owned by exhibitor. Exhibitors Flock - NC (4): 1 ram & combination of lambs and/or yearlings and/or aged ewe. All animals owned by exhibitor. Breeder s Flock - white (5): 1 ram, 2 lambs, 2 yearlings and/or aged ewes All animals bred & owned by exhibitor. Breeder s Flock - NC (5): 1 ram, 2 lambs, 2 yearlings and/or aged ewes All animals bred & owned by exhibitor. Juniors & Open exhibitors will be judged together. Junior exhibitors will step forward to be acknowledged after the open placings are announced. All animals shown in group classes must be shown in individual classes. Ram lamb DOB 9/1/16-5/25/17 Yearling ram DOB 9/1/15 8/31/16 Ewe Lamb DOB 9/1/16-5/15/17 Yearling Ewe DOB 9/1/15-8/31/16 Aged Ewe DOB prior to 8/31/15 Premiums Open Show Classes: 1a 8a ($20, $15, $10) Classes: 1b - 8b ($20, $15, $10) Classes: 9a 10a ($15, $10) Classes: 9b 10b ($15, $10) Classes: 11 & 12 ($20, $15, $10) Special award provided by Show Donors Special Awards Junior Showmanship Champions (8) Open & Junior White & Natural Color Best Fleece of Show (2) White & Natural Color Best Head of Show (2) White & Natural Color Best Head White Best Fleece White (One entry per class) Natural Colored (One entry per class) Natural Colored Page 2

4 Sheep Show Health Requirements, Rules & Regulations The Sheep Show will take place Sunday, Sept. 24 beginning at 12 PM. Welcome to the 3rd annual Southern Adirondack Romney Show. It is our hope to promote the Romney breed, encourage junior activity and welcome all those interested in the wool industry. We are resolved to keep exhibits as neat as possible for festival-goers. The show committee and the fair board have agreed that in order to provide safety for all humans & animals, this show will use NYS Ag & Markets health requirements for county and state fairs. Therefore, all animals will be accompanied by current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and physically checked by a certified veterinarian after arrival. We will use the following protocol: 1. All animals must be in place either: a. Friday, September 22 rd 10AM-6PM b. Saturday 5 PM 8 PM c. Sunday 6 AM 8 AM 2. Pens will be assigned. All animals must be accompanied by CVI and registration papers on arrival. CVI must be current (certified within 30 days). a. Animals may be unloaded upon arrival to assigned pens and will be checked in by the show superintendent ASAP. Any animal not accompanied by CVI or exhibiting signs of contagious disease may be asked to leave upon the veterinarian s decision. Veterinarian checks - Friday 6 PM and Sunday 9 AM. b. All sheep must be identified by official USDA Scrapie ID and registration paper. c. All sheep must have rabies vaccination. (All lambs will be over 4 months). Vaccine must be administered within the last 12 months and no less than two weeks before arrival. d. All out-of-state animals must be accompanied with current interstate CVI and registration papers. Also, all out-of-state sheep must have a rabies vaccination as stated above. 6. Substitutions will be allowed only within the class entered. Substitutions must be made no later than time of arrival. 7. Exhibitors will provide their own bedding, feed and supplies. Exhibitors will not be released until Sunday, 5 P.M. Exhibitors must take down and stack pens before leaving. 8. Exhibitors will wear provided Exhibitor numbers through-out show. 9. Exhibitors Passes: 2 per farm (children under 13 free) NEW Exhibitor passes will be mailed to exhibitors. Please contact fair office if more are needed. Sheep Show exhibitor parking will be near the Ag Center Building in a designated area. No vehicles in/out of gates between 10 AM & 5 PM Saturday & Sunday. 10. Entrance for animal trailers will be at Gate D. Pens are located in barns 2 & 3 and the show ring is located in barn Exhibitors meeting immediately following show. Congratulations, comments, suggestions baa, baa, baa 3. All animals must be owned by exhibitor. Registration papers must indicate ownership by July 20 th, Junior: Age 21 and under as of January 1, Junior and open exhibitors will compete together with juniors stepping forward after judging is completed to be recognized. Page 3 5. The exhibitor is responsible for entering their animals in the correct classes. Changes will not be made from one class to another.

5 Department SHEEP SHOW Entry Form Exhibitor Name Entry # (leave blank) Section Class Description DOB Registration # Scrapie # Registration # Sire: Dam: Breeder PLEASE MAKE EXTRA COPIES OF THIS PAGE AS NEEDED FOR ENTRIES

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7 Sheep Fleece Show & Sale - Section: Sheep Wool CLASSES: 1. White Fine & Medium 7. Natural Color Long 2. White Long 8. Natural Color Fine & Medium Covered* 3. White Fine & Medium Covered* 9. Natural Color Long Covered* 4. White Long Covered* 10. Dual Coat White 5. Natural Color Fine 11. Dual Coat Colored 6. Natural Color Medium 12. Caprine *Sheep have worn coats for part or all of fleece growth DEPARTMENT FLEECE SHOWS/SALES Champion White $25 Champion White Covered $25 Champion Natural Color $25 Champion Natural Color Covered $25 Champion Dual Coat $25 Champion Caprine $25 Judge: Ken Wolf A $ 5.00 commission/fleece valued at $50 or > and 10% on fleeces <$50.00 will be assessed to the seller. **NEW for 2017** In order to allow for credit card sales, the Southern Adirondack Fiber Producers Cooperative (SAFPC) will coordinate sales and commissions of the fleece sale. Cash, checks and credit cards can be used by buyers. A $2.00 additional charge per fleece sale will be assessed. (Fleece buyers will now make checks out to SAFPC rather to buyers). This change is meant to help increase sales and decrease congestion at the end of the festival. Fleece sellers will receive a check from the SAFPC within 10 days of the sale. SAFPC will be responsible for commission payments. All Fleeces will be released at 4 P.M., Sunday Sept. 24 th Grand Champion Fleece $50 Reserve Champion Fleece $25 Champion Romney Fleece $25 All fleeces will be judged on their own merits and ribbons awarded using the Danish system blue, red & white ribbons will be awarded. Best in class ribbons will also be awarded. Entry fee: $3.00/fleece. Limits: 10 fleeces/ farm. Conditions: All fleeces must be shorn within 12 months of show date. Exhibitor must own sheep at time of shearing. Fleeces may be entered for Show Only or for Show and Sale. Show Only fleeces must stay on display until 4 P.M. Sunday. Package each fleece in a large, clear plastic bag with identification farm or exhibitor name and animal s name or number. Fleeces to be sold will be weighed upon receipt by the show staff. The seller must determine the price /lb at which the fleece will be sold please enter the price/lb on entry form. Each fleece must be well-skirted removing tags, neck, belly & high vegetation areas. The judge may reclassify fleece if incorrectly entered. The judge may reject any improperly presented fleece without refund. Fleeces must be received at the show/sale building Friday, Sept 22 rd from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Judging will take place Friday at 5 P.M Fleece Sale : Saturday 10 AM until 5 P.M. & Sunday 10 A.M. 4 P.M. Payment for fleeces will be cash/check/credit card. Entry deadlines and instructions on booklet cover. Any questions? Norma Johnson-Glacy: crazylegsfarm@gmail.com Festival Office (Janelle Moore): Alpaca Fleece Sale There will not be an Alpaca Fleece Show this year but there will be an Alpaca Fleece Sale held in conjunction with the Sheep & Goat Fleece Sale as in the past. Sale begins Saturday, September 23 at 10 AM. Please contact Faith Perkins for information: faith@qralpaca.com Fleece should be delivered to the sale area by 4PM Friday, September 22 nd. **NEW for 2017** In order to allow for credit card sales, the Southern Adirondack Fiber Producers Cooperative (SAFPC) will coordinate sales and commissions of the fleece sale. Cash, checks and credit cards can be used by buyers. A $2.00 additional charge per fleece sale will be assessed. (Fleece buyers will now make checks out to SAFPC rather than to buyers) This change is meant to help increase sales and decrease congestion at the end of the festival. Fleece sellers will receive a check from the SAFPC within 10 days of the sale. SAFPC will be responsible for commission payments. Page 5

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9 DEPARTMENT Fleece Shows Entry Form Section: Sheep/Goat Exhibitor Name Entry # (leave blank) Class # Class Description Breed Age Animal Name/# Weight (weighed at show) For Sale? Yes/No $/LB Fleece Total Price Entry Fee ($3.00) PLEASE MAKE EXTRA COPIES OF THIS PAGE AS NEEDED FOR ENTRIES

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11 DEPARTMENT Handspun Skeins JUDGE: Sylvia Graham SECTION HANDSPUN SKEINS *Class Natural Color Dyed 100 % Sheep Wool Single (=>1oz) Two-Ply (=>2oz) Multiple Ply (=>2oz) (3 or more ply) *Novelty (=>2oz) Sheep Wool Blend: 50% (or more) wool with any other natural fiber Single (=>oz.) Two-Ply (=>2oz) Multiple Ply (=>2oz) (3 or more ply) *Novelty (=>2oz) Exotic Fiber: alpaca, llama, angora, cashmere, mohair, dog, etc. or combination of animal fibers - no sheep wool. Two-Ply (=>1oz) *Novelty (=>1oz) Novice: First Year Spinner (any age) Two Ply 100% Wool (=>2oz) Two-Ply Wool Blend (=>2oz) Youth A: 12 & under (Jan.1, 2016) Any 100% Wool Single (=>1oz) Two-Ply (=>1oz) Youth B: (Jan1, 2016) Any 100% Wool Single (=>2oz) Two-Ply (=>2oz) Drop Spindle: any animal fiber Two Ply (=>2 oz.) *For each class enter natural colored or dyed Best 100% Wool Skein: $10 Best Wool Blend Skein: $10 Best Exotic Skein: $10 Best Novice Skein: $10 Best Youth A Skein: $10 Best Youth B Skein: $10 Best of Show Award - Northeast Handspinners Association Instructions & Rules: All Items must be handmade by the exhibitor from 100% wool, wool-blend (>=50% Wool) or exotic animal fibers. (Exception: *Novelty class) All skeins should be produced within the last year. Entry fee: $3.00/skein. Limit-10 entries. Skeins may be entered for show & sale or show only. All skeins will be judged on their own merits and ribbons awarded using the Danish system blue, red & white ribbons will be awarded. Best in Class ribbons will be awarded for each major class category. Skeins must be hand spun by the exhibitor with a minimum amount of 2oz (except exotic classes). Wind skeins, wash to set twist & tie neatly in four places with matching yarn. Please include a 4x6 description card for each item. Information should include: 1. Yarn or Fiber type 2. Preparation & Creation details 3. Additional comments. Please do not include farm or personal information. This information can be added for display purposes after judging. *Novelty yarns, sometimes referred to as complex yarns, are yarns which create a fabric that is not always smooth and uniform. Complex yarns are uneven yarns which may be thick and thin or have curls, loops, twists and differently colored areas along their length. Examples: Boucle', core, slub, crepe, etc. Novelty skeins may include plant and/or synthetic materials. All skeins must be received at the Wool Fleece Show/Sale Bldg. between Noon & 4 P.M. Friday Sept 22 rd Judging will begin at 5 P.M. Friday, September 22 rd. The Fleece & Skein Sale begins at 10 A.M. Saturday. Please be sure to price your skeins for sale. They will be weighed on arrival. A $ 2.00 commission will be assessed on sold skeins. Show only skeins must stay on display until 4 P.M. Sunday. All skeins or sale money must be picked up from 4 to 5 P.M. Sunday. Any skeins not picked up by 5 PM can be found at the fair office. Entry deadlines and instructions on booklet cover. Page 7

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13 DEPARTMENT Handspun Skeins Entry Form Exhibitor Name Entry # (leave blank) Section Class Class Description Sheep or Exotic Breed Sale or Show Total Price Entry Fee $3.00 PLEASE MAKE EXTRA COPIES OF THIS PAGE AS NEEDED FOR ENTRIES

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15 DEPARTMENT Fiber Arts SECTION 2 FIBER ARTS On Entry Form please select the section, category, and class. Section 2: Knitted Item Section 3: Crocheted Item Section 4: Felted Item (Wet, needle or any combination) Section 5: Woven Item Instructions & Rules: All Items must be handmade by the exhibitor from 100% wool, wool-blend (>=50% Wool) or exotic animal fibers. Entry deadlines and instructions on booklet cover. Please fill out page 1 and page 9 of entry form. The entry fee for each item is $3.00. Entry limit 2 per class. Category A: 100% Wool Category B: Wool-Blend (>=50% Wool) Category C: Exotic (Any animal fiber) (On entry form please check whether homespun or commercial yarns are used.) Entries will be judged using the Danish System with ribbons awarded to all entries. Best in class will be selected across all sections and categories. (i.e. Best Hat will be selected from all hat entries). Class: 1. Hat 7. Tote/Bag 2. Mittens/Gloves 8. Home (kitchen, dining, etc.) item 3. Sweater/Vest 9. Sculpture/Vessel (3-D) 4. Socks 10. Jewelry 5. Scarf/Cowl 11. Wall Hanging/Picture 6. Shawl 12. Other (ex. Mask, Re-purposed item) % Romney Wool Item AWARDS Best Knitted Item $15 Best Crocheted Item $15 Best Felted Item $15 Best Woven Item $15 Best of Show $50.00 The AWARDS will be selected from across all classes (i.e. best knitted item may be a hat, shawl, tote or wall hanging) Please include a 4x6 description card for each item. Information should include: 1. Yarn or Fiber type 2. Preparation & Creation details 3. Additional comments Please do not include farm or personal information. This information can be added for display purposes after judging. All items must be received at the Wool Fleece Show/Sale Bldg. between 10AM & 4 P.M. Friday Sept 22d. Judging will begin at 5 P.M. Items will be on display Saturday & Sunday in a secure setting. All possible precautions will be taken to protect your items but they are on display for public viewing. Items must be picked up between 4 & 5 PM on Sunday. Any items not picked up by 5 PM will be found at the fair office. Page 9

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17 DEPARTMENT Fiber Arts Entry Form Exhibitor Name Entry # (leave blank) Section Category Class Homespun or Commercial Yarn Description of Entry Entry Fee $3.00 PLEASE MAKE EXTRA COPIES OF THIS PAGE AS NEEDED FOR ENTRIES