KENT FEEDS 2016 ENTRY BOOKLET. Thank You. To all of our Sponsors CAPITAL TRACTOR, INC. Sept 24 & 25. Wiley Bros., Inc.

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1 Thank You. To all of our Sponsors Sept 24 & ENTRY BOOKLET ROMNEY SHOW SPONSORS CAPITAL TRACTOR, INC. Please fill out all information on page 1 Then, fill out an entry form for each department being entered A. Sheep Show B. Fleece Shows C. Skein & Fiber Arts Show D. Photography Show Mail entry forms to: Washington County Fair Fiber Fest 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY Payment: By check to: Washington County Fair By Credit Card: Fill in info page 1 or call fair TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORMS (Fillable/Printable) Please visit our website: Wiley Bros., Inc. Granville Large Animal Veterinary Service Purina Mills The Phantom Laboratory WASHINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE INSURANCE KENT FEEDS Entry Deadlines Department A (Sheep Show): Postmark by 9/5 or at office by 9/7. Department B-D: Postmark by 9/12 or at office by 9/14. Any questions? Contact Show Chairs Romney Show: Carole Foster: fostersheepfarm@gmail.com Norma Johnson-Glacy: crazylegsfarm@gmail.com Karin Kennedy: karin@ensignbrookfarm.com Sheep Fleece Show: Norma Johnson-Glacy Alpaca Fleece Show: Faith Perkins faith@gralpacas.com Homespun Skein Show: Norma Johnson-Glacy Fiber Arts Show: Deborah Andersen Photography Show: Jennifer DeMoy jdemoy@gracenote.com cover

2 2016 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival September 24 & 25 Entry Forms DEPARTMENT A: Sheep Show ENTRY DEADLINE: September 7 TH (Postmark by 9/5) DEPARTMENT B D ENTRY DEADLINE: September 14 th (Postmark by 9/12) DEPARTMENT A SHEEP SHOW ENTRY FEE: $ 5.00/animal (No class fees) TOTAL ANIMALS ENTERED: PAYMENT BY CHECK PAYABLE TO: WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR Entry Fee Dept A: PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD: CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE VCODE OR CALL WITH CREDIT CARD INFORMATION (Washington County Fair Office) Mail to: Washington County Fair FIBER FEST 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, New York DEPARTMENTS B, C & D Entry Fee: Dept B Dept C Dept D EXHIBITOR # (Please leave blank) Open Exhibitor Jr. Exhibitor Jr. age TOTAL ENTRY FEE: Name: Farm Name: Address: Phone: Cell: DEPARTMENT A SHEEP SHOW DEPARTMENT B FLEECE SHOWS DEPARTMENT C SKEIN & FIBER ARTS SHOWS DEPARTMENT D - PHOTOGRAPHY Department A Sheep Show SOUTHERN ANDIRONDACK ROMNEY SHOW Judge: Geof Ruppert Section 1: Romney White & Natural Colored Juniors & Open exhibitors will be judged together. Junior exhibitors will step forward to be acknowledged after the open placings are announced. Sunday, September 25 th 12 P.M. All animals shown in group classes must be shown in individual classes Class: Junior Showmanship Age Novice Junior Showmanship is encouraged. Age will. determine class designation. 9a: Daughter-Dam white 9b: Daughter-Dam NC 10a: Get of Sire white 10b: Get of Sire NC (Any 3 sired by same sire) 1a: Ram lamb white 1b: Ram lamb NC 2a: Pair of ram lambs white 2b: Pair of ram lambs NC 3a: Yearling ram white 3b: Yearling ram NC Champion ram white Champion Ram NC 4a: Ewe lamb white 4b: Ewe lamb NC 5a: Pair of ewe lambs white 5b: Pair of ewe lambs NC 6a: Yearling ewe white 6b: Yearling ewe NC 7a: Aged ewe white 7b: Aged ewe NC Champion Ewe white Champion Ewe NC 8a. Ewe pair white 8b: Ewe pair NC (Yrlg. and/or Aged) (Yrlg. and/or Aged) 11a. Exhibitors Flock (4): 1 ram & combination of lambs and/or yearlings and/or aged ewe. White All animals owned by exhibitor. 11b. Exhibitor s Flock Natural Colored 12a. Breeder s Flock (5): 1 ram, 2 lambs, 2 yearlings and/or aged ewes White All animals bred & owned by exhibitor. 12b. Breeder s Flock Natural Colored Best Head - One entry per class 13a. White 13b. Natural Colored Best Fleece - One entry per class 14a. White 14b. Natural Colored Page 1

3 DEPARTMENT A SHEEP SHOW Entry Form Exhibitor Name ENTRY # (leave blank) Section CLASS CLASS DESCRIPTION birthdate Registration # Scrapie # Registration # Sire: Dam: Breeder PLEASE MAKE EXTRA COPIES OF THIS PAGE AS NEEDED FOR ENTRIES Page 2

4 Sheep Show Health Requirements, Rules & Regulations The Sheep Show will take place Sunday, Sept. 25 beginning at 12 PM. Welcome to the 2 nd 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 23 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. 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. 5. The exhibitor is responsible for entering their animals in the correct classes. Changes will not be made from one class to another. 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) Junior Show The show committee reserves the right to divide classes if needed. Special Awards Junior Showmanship Grand & Reserve Champions Juniors & Open White & Natural Color Best Fleece of Show Juniors & Open White & Natural Color Best Head of Show Juniors & Open White & Natural Color Awards provided by the American Romney Breeders Association Ram lamb DOB 9/1/15-5/25/16 Yearling ram DOB 9/1/14 8/31/15 Ewe Lamb DOB 9/1/15-5/15/16 Yearling Ewe DOB 9/1/14-8/31/15 Aged Ewe DOB prior to 8/31/14 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) 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 and show ring are located in Barn Exhibitors meeting immediately following show. Congratulations, comments, suggestions baa, baa, baa wine & sheep cheese! Page 3

5 DEPARTMENT B FLEECE SHOWS Sheep Fleece Show & Sale - Section 1 JUDGE: Lisa Merian 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 Champion White $25 Champion White Covered $25 Champion Natural Color $25 Champion Natural Color Covered $25 Champion Dual Coat $25 Champion Caprine $25 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: 5 entries/class 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 23 rd from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Judging will take place Friday at 5 P.M Please note change: The sale will commence on Saturday at 10A.M. Saturday until 5 P.M. & Sunday 10 A.M. 4 P.M. A $ 5.00 commission/fleece valued at $50 or > and 10% on fleeces <$50.00 will be assessed to the seller. Payment for fleeces will be cash or check at time of sale. We do not have credit card access. Checks will be made out directly from buyer to seller. Sellers will pick up their monies on Sunday at 4 P.M. at the show & sale barn from the show staff. The seller will be responsible for the commission fee in cash or check to the Washington County Fair at pick up. All Fleeces will be released at 4 P. M. Sunday Sept. 25 th. Entries: Fill out page 1 & the following entry form for your fleece entries. PLEASE include your price per pound for sale fleeces! Any questions to Norma Johnson-Glacy crazylegsfarm@gmail.com Alpaca Fleece Show & Sale - Section 2 Judge: To be Announced CLASSES: 1. Light Juvenile (white & beige) 7. Brown Juvenile 13. Gray Juvenile 2. Light Yearling 8. Brown Yearling 14. Gray Yearling 3. Light Brown Gray Fawn Juvenile 10. Black Juvenile 5. Fawn Yearling 11. Black Yearling 6. Fawn Black 2+ Champion Light Fleece $25 Champion Dark Fleece $25 Grand Champion Fleece $50 Reserve Champion 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 Entries must be postmarked Sept.13t h Limits: 5 entries/class 10 fleeces/ farm.. Late entries: $6.00/fleece Conditions: All fleeces must be shorn within 12 months of show date. Exhibitor must own alpaca 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. Please submit one entry blank per farm. Package each fleece in a clear plastic bag place entry blank in bag with each fleece. 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 under sale information. Entry tags will be attached by show staff. 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 23 rd from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Judging will take place Friday at 5 P.M. The judged fleeces will be on preview/exhibition Saturday 10 to noon. The sale will commence Saturday from 12 5 P.M. & Sunday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. A $5.00 commission per fleece will be assessed to the seller on sold fleeces. Payment for fleeces will be cash or check at time of sale. Checks will be made out directly from buyer to seller. Sellers will pick up their monies on Sunday at 4 P.M. at the show & sale barn from the show staff. At this time the seller will be responsible for the $5.00 commission in cash or check to the Washington Cty Fair. All unsold or Show Only Fleeces will be released at 4 P. M. Sunday, Sept 25 th. (We cannot be responsible for fleeces not picked up after 5 P.M.) Entries: Please fill out page 1 & page 5 for this department All questions to Faith Perkins, faith@qralpacas.com, Page Page 44

6 DEPARTMENT B Fleece Shows Entry Form Section 1 Wool Section 2 - Alpaca ENTRY NUMBER (leave blank) SECTION CLASS CLASS DESCRIPTION Breed Age Animal Name or # Weight (Weighed at Show) For Sale? Yes/No $/LB Fleece TOTAL Price ENTRY FEE ($3.00) Page 5

7 DEPARTMENT C Section 1 Homespun Skeins SECTION 1 Best 100% Wool Skein: $10 Best Wool Blend Skein: $10 Best Exotic Skein $10 Best Novice Skein $10 Best YouthA Skein $10 Best YouthB Skein $10 HANDSPUN SKEINS Classes Class# Class# Natural Color Dyed 100 % Sheep Wool Single (=>1oz) 1 (natural or dyed) Two-Ply (=>2oz) 2 2a Multiple Ply (=>2oz) (3 or more ply) 3 3a * Novelty (=>2oz) 4 4a Sheep Wool Blend 50% (or more) wool with any other natural fiber Single (=>oz) 5 (natural or dyed) Two-Ply (=>2oz) 6 6a Multiple Ply (=>2oz) (3 or more ply) 7 7a *Novelty (=>2oz) 8 8a Exotic Fiber alpaca, llama, angora, cashmere, mohair, dog, etc. or combination no sheep wool Two-Ply (=>1oz) 9 9a *Novelty (=>1oz) 10 10a Novice First Year Spinner (any age) Two Ply 100% Wool (=>2oz) 11 11a Two-Ply Wool Blend (=>2oz) 12 12a YouthA 12 & under (Jan.1, 2016) Any 100% Wool Single (=>1oz) 13 13a Two-Ply (=>1oz) 14 14a YouthB (Jan1, 2016) Any 100% Wool Single (=>2oz) 15 15a Two-Ply (=>2oz) 16 16a AWARDS Champion Natural Color $10 Champion Dyed Skein $10 Champion Novelty Skein $10 Most Creataive Skein $10 Best of Show Skein $25 Best 100% Romney Skein $25 Special Award from Northeast Handspinners Association for Best of Show Instructions & Rules: JUDGE: Sunny Bixby 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: $2.00/skein. Limit-12 entries. Skeins may be entered for show & sale or show only. Entries should be postmarked by September 12 TH. 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 23 rd Judging will begin at 5 P.M. Friday, September 23 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 will be found at the fair office. Please read the entry booklet cover. Fill out page 1 and page 7 for this department. Questions? Please call Norma or crazylegsfarm@gmail.com Page 6

8 DEPARTMENT C Section 1 Entry Form Homespun Skeins Exhibitor Name ENTRY NUMBER (leave blank) Section CLASS CLASS DESCRIPTION Sheep or Exotic breed Sale or Show TOTAL Price ENTRY FEE $2.00 Page 7

9 SECTION 2 FIBER ARTS DEPARTMENT C Section 2-5 Fiber Arts Instructions & Rules: JUDGE: Mary Jean Packer 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 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.) 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 100% Wool Item $15 Best Wool-blend Item $15 Best Exotic Fiber Item $15 Best Jr Exhibitor Item $15 Best 100% Homespun Item $15 All Items must be handmade by the exhibitor from 100% wool, wool-blend (>=50% Wool) or exotic animal fibers. See Entry Booklet Cover for deadlines. Entries are by mail or may be dropped off at fair office. No late entries. 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. 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. (ie Best Hat will be selected from all hat entries). The AWARDS will be selected from across all classes (ie 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 Noon & 4 P.M. Friday Sept 2 3rd. 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. Any questions? Please contact: Deborah Andersen Best of Show $50.00 Best 100% Romney Item $25.00 Page 8

10 DEPARTMENT C Section 2-5 Entry Form FIBER ARTS Exhibitor Name ENTRY NUMBER (leave blank) Section Category CLASS Home Spun Yarn? Commercial Yarn? Description of Entry ENTRY FEE $3.00 Page 9

11 DEPARTMENT D PHOTOGRAPHY Exhibitor Name Categories: 1. Fiber Animal Portrait (face of animal is focus of photo) 2. Fiber animal with Person 3. Pastoral Photo 4. Fleece, Fiber or Yarn 5. Fiber Animal at Work or Play 6. Barn/Barns 7. Silhouette (fiber related) 8. Farm or Domestic Animal with Fiber Animal 9. Photo of Processing Fiber (spinning wheel, loom, knitting needles, etc.) Name of Photo Category # Color Black & White Rules & Regulations: 5 1. All photos must be framed and ready to be hung with secure hanging devices in place. 2. Matting is suggested, but not necessary. 3. All photos must be at least 8 x 10. (This does not include frame measurements) Entry fee is $3.00 per entry. 5. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, & third place. There will be one (1) Best of Show awarded Only one entry per category A hanging tag will be filled out for each photo at the time of your entry All entries must be delivered to the show building #31 on Friday, September 23rd between 3:00 pm 7:00 pm. (If unable to deliver during these times contact Jennifer DeMoy to make other arrangements.) 9. All pictures must be left on display for the entirety of the festival. By submitting photo entries, participants agree that photos may be used on the festival s website, print materials, and festival s promotional materials. 10. All entries must be picked up between 2 4pm on Sunday, September 25th Entries may be made day of show at the fair office or mailed. If mailed, please fill out page 1 & 10 of this entry booklet. Mail as directed on page 1 of Entry Booklet. 18 Page 10