RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. Entrant must have available age of animal, and breed of sire and dam.
3. The scoring for the Beef Fitting and Showmanship Contest will be done according to the New England Uniform Score Card for 4 H Beef Fitting and Showing.
4. Exhibitor must have owned/leased and cared for his animals since April 30th of the current year.
5. An exhibitor may enter no more than two animals in a class. Other 4-Her showing animal must also be in uniform.
6. All animals must be vaccinated for shipping fever and other respiratory disorders as recommended by your veterinarian.
7. No farm or club names are allowed on any clothing while in the show ring.
8. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.
9. See uniform requirements in Livestock Rules.
10. Leather show halters are encouraged to be used in the show ring.

BEEF FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
X5 Novice - Any boy or girl with no showmanship experience prior to this year's Fair season but at least 9 years old as of Jan. 1st of the current year. X4 Junior - Any boy or girl who was 8 but under 14 years of age as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X2 Senior - Any boy or girl 14 years of age or older as of Jan. 1 of the current year.

The winner in each class will compete for Champion Showman.

CLASSES FOR ALL BEEF BREEDS
(A) Purebred Angus
(B) Purebred Hereford
(C) Any Other Beef Purebred
(D) Beef-Beef Cross
(E) Dairy Beef Cross

Heifers, Steers by age classification.
1. Summer Calf-born May 1st to Aug. 1st 2011.
2. Junior Calf-born Jan. 1st to April 30th 2011.
3. Senior Calf-born Sept. 1st to Dec. 31st 2010.
4. Summer Yearling-born May 1st to Aug. 31st 2010.
5. Junior Yearling-born Jan. 1st to April 30th 2010.
6. Senior Yearling-born Sept 1st to Dec. 31st 2009.
7. 2 year old-born Jan. 1st to Aug. 31st 2009.
8. Aged cow-born before Dec. 31st 2008.
9. Cow with calf-ribbons only.
Calf classes and yearling classes may be combined if less than 3 entries per class.

SPECIAL AWARDS: A Rosette will be given for the best Dairy-Beef Cross, and a State Rosette for the best Purebred. Trophies will be announced the day of the Fair.

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. Exhibitor must have owned/leased and cared for his/her animals since April 30th of the current year.
3. An exhibitor may enter no more than two animals in a class. Other 4-Her showing animal must also be in uniform.
4. All animals must be vaccinated for shipping fever and other respiratory disorders as recommended by your veterinarian.
5. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.
DAIRY FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
Holly Shaw - 508-476-2123
X5 Novice - Any boy or girl, at least 8 years of age as of Jan 1 of the current year with no showmanship experience prior to this year's Fair Season.
X4 Junior - Any boy or girl with previous showmanship experience and who was 9 but under 13 years of age as of Jan 1 of the current year.
X3 Intermediate - Any boy or girl with previous experience and who was 13 but under 16 years of age as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X2 Senior - Any boy or girl with previous showmanship experience and who was 16 years of age or older as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X1 Advanced - Any former 1st place Senior Showmanship winner, including this year.

Order of classes will be Advanced, Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Novice. Winner in each class will compete for Champion Showman. The appearance of the showman, as well as his/her ability, and the appearance and behavior of his animal will be considered. Classes with 12 or more contestants may be divided into 2 groups at the discretion of the judge.

SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies will be awarded for all five classes and one for the Champion Showman.

CLASSES FOR ALL DAIRY BREEDS
(A) Ayrshires, (B) Brown Swiss, (C) Guernseys, (D) Holsteins, (E) Jerseys, (F) Milking Shorthorns, (G) Grade.

1. Junior Heifer Calf - Born March 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011. 2. Intermediate Heifer Calf - Born Dec. 1, 2010 to Feb. 27, 2011. 3. Senior Heifer Calf - Born Sept. 1, 2010 to Nov. 30, 2010. 4. Junior Yearling Heifer - Born March 1, 2010 to Aug. 31, 2010. 5. Senior Yearling Heifer - Born Sept. 1, 2009 to Feb. 27, 2010. *Junior Champion 6. Two Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2009. 7. Three Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2008. 8. Four Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2006 to Aug. 31, 2007. 9. Aged Cow - Born before Sept. 1, 2006 *Senior Champion *Grand Champion 10. * Club Herds: (3 animals) 4 people are allowed in the ring, one for each animal, and one to set up herd. *Ribbons Only SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies will be announced the day of the Fair.

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. All animals shall be handled only by their owners.
3. Exhibitors must bring their own animals to and from the show table. Nobody else will be allowed to touch, care for, or otherwise come in contact with your animal.
4. All Exhibitors are responsible for cage cleaning, watering, and feeding for their animals. Food, water, cages, and containers must be furnished by the exhibitor
5. All animals exhibited must be at least 3 months of age.
6. Entries must be pre-registered. Please use the Rabbit entry form at the back of the book.

Cloverbud Cavy Show: (Ribbons Only)
1. Cloverbuds must check their cavies in between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
2. The cloverbud workshop will be held in conjunction with the cloverbud rabbit workshop at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
3. Cloverbud ribbons will be awarded.
4. Cavies must stay in place until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Pet and Pedigreed Cavy Show:
1. Open to all Junior and Senior exhibitors. 2. Cavies must be checked in between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
3. Pedigreed classes will be judged in accordance with the American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection. Pet classes will be judged according to condition, cleanliness, grooming, and temperament.
4. All animals entered in a pedigreed class must be permanently ear-marked. This service will not be provided at the fair. Contact the commodity chairperson at least 3 weeks prior to the fair if you need an ear tag for your cavy.
5. Judging will be held in conjunction with the rabbit show at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
6. Animals must remain in place until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday but may remain until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
7. Cavy showmanship will be combined with Rabbit Showmanship. (Check under Rabbit commodity rules for information on classes).

CLASSES:
Pedigreed animals will be placed in classes according to the American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection.
CA1. Pedigreed Senior Boar
CA2. Pedigreed Senior Sow (over 30 ounces)
CA3. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Boar
CA4. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Sow (under 30 ounces)
CA5. Pedigreed Junior Boar
CA6. Pedigreed Junior Sow (22 ounces and under)
CA7. Pet
Exhibitor may show two cavies in a class. (No more than ten cavies total per exhibitor)

The following information must be on the pre-entry form for ALL cavies entered:
1. Breed. If unknown, enter "pet".
2. Age or class of animal.
3. Sex of animal.
4. Color or variety of animal.
5. Ear-number, if pedigreed.

SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies and ribbons will be announced at the fair.

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. Pre-entry required (entry blank at rear of book).
3. Knowledge test will be given at 11 am, judging will start at 11:30 am on Saturday.
4. All dogs must be licensed and have a valid rabies certificate.
5. All dogs must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases: distemper, hepatitis, parvo, and mange.
6. All dogs must be brought and kept on a leash or crated at all times.
7. All dogs must have been trained and shown by the exhibitor.
8. No dog under 6 months of age, or females in heat, will be allowed to show
9. Dogs do not have to be purebred.
10. All 4-H exhibitors must compete in Showmanship, Obedience, and Knowledge tests. Non 4-H youth exhibitors are not required to show in all classes, however to be eligible for champion of Show & Reserve, Showmanship, Obedience, and Knowledge classes are all required.
11. Exhibitor's uniform - Exhibitors must be neat and clean and wear tan pants or skirt with a white shirt showing 4-H emblem and flat shoes or sneakers. No jeans, clogs or sandals are allowed.
DOG KNOWLEDGE TESTS:
A test is required of all exhibitors. Tests will be geared toward the ages of the participants in categories for cloverbuds, novice, juniors, & seniors.
SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
CBS. Cloverbud - Handlers between the ages of 5 and 8 as of Jan 1st.
NJS. Novice Juniors - Handlers in their first year of showing between 9 and 13 years of age as of Jan 1st of the current year.
NSS. Novice Seniors - Handlers in their first year of showing between 14 and 19 years of age as of Jan 1st of the current year.
JS. Junior - Experienced handlers between 9-13 as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
SS. Senior - Experienced handlers between 14 & 19 as of Jan. 1 of the current year.

Showmanship classes will include stacking your dog (standing your dog for examination by judge) & gaiting your dog (jogging with your dog in a simple pattern).

OBEDIENCE CLASSESClasses will be judged following the AKC rules & regulations
CBO. Cloverbuds - All youth who are between the ages of 5 and 8 years old as of Jan. 1st.
SNA. (A1.) Sub-novice A: Youth handlers showing in their first year. Must be on lead.
SNB. (A2.) Sub-novice B: Experienced youth handlers showing a new dog, second year handlers, and all others not yet ready for Novice A. Must be on lead.
NA. (A3.) Novice A - Youth Handlers working towards their CD title. (Some off leash work required.)
NB. (A5.) Novice B - Youth Handlers who previously have earned a CD title on a dog
Exhibitors must compete in both showmanship and obedience classes.

Adult Classes: AS. Adult Showmanship: Open to all adults
AO. Adult Obedience: Open to all adults

The show commodities reserve the right to combine or split classes without prior notice.

Mail entries to:
Robin Stewart
137 Mixter Rd.
Holden, MA. 01520

Entries must be postmarked by August 10th. Day of Show entries will be $5.00

SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies and ribbons will be announced the day of the fair. There will be a champion of show and a reserve.

Entry Fee - $2 per animal
Premiums: 1st - 10; 2nd - 8; 3rd - 6; 4th - 4; 5th - 2

RULES:
Classes for (A) Alpine, (B) LaMancha, (C) Nigerian Dwarf (D) Nubian, (E) Oberhasli, (F) Saanen, (G) Toggenburg, (H) Recorded Grade & Grade. This years order of show will begin with Nubians.
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed. 2. No Horned Animals. 3. An exhibitor may enter no more than 2 animals in a class. 4. Tattoos or permanent means of identification required. 5. All goats shown in group classes must also be shown in individual classes. 6. All animals must be owned/leased by exhibitor on or before June 1 of current year. 7. All animal ages are as of date of the Fair. 8. All animals are required to stay on the grounds until 4 p.m. Sunday or forfeit premiums. 9. White shirt with 4-H emblem, beige or white pants, and appropriate footwear (no sandals or open toed shoes) must be worn. 10. Stalls must be cleaned before leaving grounds or the exhibitors premiums may be forfeited in order to cover the cost of cleaning. 11. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding. 12. Large Animal Veterinary Health Certificate required. 13. All animals must pass visual inspection with Commodity Chair prior to unloading. 14. This yearŐs order of show will begin with Oberhasli. DAIRY GOAT FITTING
X1. Senior
X2. Junior
X3. Novice
CB. Cloverbud

SPECIAL AWARD: Fitting Champion

DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Y1. Senior
Y2. Junior
Y3. Novice
CB. Cloverbud

SPECIAL AWARD: Showmanship Champion

BREED CLASSES:
1. Kids 1-6 Months
2. Kids 6-12 Months
3. Dry yearling - over 1 year and under 2 years
4. Milkers 1-3 years
5. Milkers 3-5 years
6. Milkers 5 years or more
12. Dry Doe: any doe who has previously freshened but is now dry

SPECIAL AWARD: Best of Breed

SPECIALTY CLASSESS: 7. Produce of Dam - two does from same dam (Dam must be named)
8. Get of Sire - three does produced by the same sire (Sire must be named)
9. Dam and Daughter
10. Herd - three animals owned by same individual or family, at least one in milk
11. Pet Weather

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. An exhibitor may enter no more than 2 animals in a class.
3. Tattoos or permanent means of identification required.
4. All animals must be owned/leased by exhibitor on or before June 1 of current year.
5. White shirt with 4-H emblem, beige or white pants, and appropriate footwear (no sandals or open toes shoes) must be worn.
6. Fitting and Showmanship is mandatory for all exhibitors.
7. All animal ages are as of date of the Fair. 38
8. All animals must register with the commodity Chairperson at 9 a.m. Sunday. Health and registration papers will be checked by a Commodity representative at this time.
9. All animals are required to stay on the grounds until 4 p.m. Sunday, or the end of the show, whichever is later.
10. Leased animals are allowed pursuant to the requirements and conditions of the Massachusetts 4- H Leasing Program.
11. Stalls must be cleaned before leaving grounds or the exhibitors premiums may be forfeited in order to cover the cost of cleaning.
12. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS
X2. Senior - 14 to 18 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X4. Junior - 9 to 13 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X5. Novice - At least 9 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year with no showmanship experience prior to this year's Fair season.

BREED CLASSES:

A1. Wethers
  a. 1 month to 1 year   b. 1 year and older A2. Baby doe kid - one month to 3 months
A3. Junior doe kid - 3 to 6 months
A4. Senior doe kid - 6 months to 1 year
A5. Dry yearling - 12 to 24 months
A6. Yearling doe (freshened) - 12 to 24 months or younger
A7. Doe - 2 to 3 years
A8. Mature doe - 3 years and older
A9. Buck Kid - 1-6 months

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. All animals will be on grounds and ready by 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Animals may come the night before if arrangements are made in advance.
3. Pre-entry is required.
4. Age groupings will meet General Livestock Rules. Cloverbuds must have an adult escort whenever their animals leave the pens.
5. Animals must be registered in the exhibitors name, or have a lease agreement per Massachusetts 4-H Leasing Program.
6. Health papers in accordance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements must be presented before animals are unloaded
7. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

CLASSES:
A1. Public Relations Class - Class designed to challenge animal and handler in situations they may encounter when out introducing themselves to a larger public.
A2. Obstacle Course - Class designed to challenge animal and handler in situations they might encounter when on a hike or even on a normal farm. Situations that an animal may interpret as difficult or challenging.
A3. Costume Parade - To be held only if time and weather permit. A prize for best costume and presentation behavior will be awarded. (Ribbons Only)
A4. Packing Class - To be held only if time and weather permit. (Ribbons Only)
X1. Showmanship Contest - to be judged on the working partnership that the showman and llama exhibit while completing the movements and pattern requested by the judge and presenting the llama to its best advantage.

SPECIAL AWARDS: An overall Champion Handler Award will be presented to the exhibitor that has shown the most consistent understanding and excellence throughout the day.

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. Exhibitor may enter two birds per class, per breed.
3. Three entries shall constitute a class. If there are 10 or more pullets, the class will be divided.
4. Animals must be in place by 9:00 a.m.
5. Water and food containers must be furnished by exhibitor. Exhibitors responsible for feeding, watering, and cleaning their own birds by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Commodity Chair will provide shavings.
6. All birds with the exception of waterfowl and pigeons must be blood tested. Pullorum typhoid clean as requested by State Department of Animal Health. Arrangements for testing must be made at least 30 days ahead by Poultry Inspector Ed Hagman (617) 626-1796. Certificates will be checked before bird can be cooped.
7. Dress code for Poultry Exhibitors - White shirt or blouse, dark pants or skirt. Dress jeans are acceptable.
8. All poultry exhibits must stay caged overnight in the poultry pavilion, no removal until close of fair.
9. Entries must be pre-registered. Positively no entries will be accepted after August 15, 2010. Please use Poultry Entry Form only, located at back of book.
10. The age for cockerels and pullets is over four months and under one year.

CLASSES:
A. Standard Bred Chickens
Al. Cock
A2. Hen
A3. Cockerel (over 6 months and under one year)
A4. Pullet

B. Bantam Chickens
B1. Cock
B2. Hen
B3. Cockerel
B4. Pullet

C. Crossbred Chickens (only two entries per exhibitor)
C1. Production Pullet
C2. Production Hen
C3. Meat type, Female
C4. Meat type, Male

D. Ducks:
D1. Young Duck
D2. Young Drake
D3. Old Duck
D4. Old Drake

G. Geese:
G1. Young Goose
G2. Young Gander
G3. Old Goose
G4. Old Gander

H. Other Birds:
H1. Cock
H2. Hen
H3. Cockerel
H4. Pullet

T. Turkeys:
T1. Young Hen
T2. Young Tom
T3. Old Hen
T4. Old Tom

X. Showmanship:
CB. Cloverbud - Danish Ribbons Only
X2. Senior - Ages 15 and older as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X3. Intermediate - Ages 12-14 as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X4. Junior - Ages 8-11 as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X5. Novice - Those who have never participated in showmanship, regardless of age.

You will be mailed a worksheet on how to do poultry showmanship when your poultry entry is received. Poultry showmanship is mandatory for all poultry exhibitors. If showmanship time conflicts with another commodity please notify commodity chair.

Special Award: A State Rosette will be given to theMost Outstanding Bird exhibited in a Production Class.