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Northern
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Fair
Includes: Bingo on the grounds all week!
Children 2 and under get in FREE!
No Rainchecks! No Refunds!
Absolutely NO unauthorized animals on grounds!
Vets &
Seniors
Absolutely NO bikes on grounds!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 ALL DAY Embryology - Come watch chicks hatch
9:00 a.m. Open Horse Show
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Civic Center Open for Open & Youth Entries
1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt
1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Civic Center Open
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 2:00 to close MIDWAY OPEN
7:00 a.m. Small Animal Barn Opens 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. KIDS DAY - ARMBAND SPECIALS*
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Civic Center for Open and Youth Entries 6:30 p.m. Showmanship Sweepstakes
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pullorum Testing for Poultry 7:00 p.m. Battle of the Bands
6:00 p.m. Animals must be in Assigned Pens
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
MONDAY, AUGUST 14 ALL DAY Embryology - Come watch chicks hatch
9:00 a.m. Judging in Civic Center (all departments) Noon to close MIDWAY OPEN
9:00 a.m. Judging - Market Swine 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Civic Center Open
10:00 a.m. Horse and Barn Open 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Commodity Carnival
12:30 p.m. Judging - all Sheep, Goat, and Beef Classes 7:00 p.m. TNT Enterprise Demo Derby
3:00 p.m. Registration for Kids Pedal Pull
(Sponsored by Ina Store)
4:00 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
10:00 a.m. Ag Olympics - OPEN TO PUBLIC
6:00 p.m. Veterans Salute in the Grandstand
Noon to close MIDWAY OPEN
1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Civic Center Open
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Potluck and Trophy
ALL DAY Embryology - Come watch chicks hatch Presentations in the Civic Center
9:00 a.m. Youth Horse Show 7:00 p.m. TNT Enterprise Demo Derby
9:00 a.m. Poultry Classes
1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Civic Center Open
3:00 to close MIDWAY OPENS SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Nutrition Wheel 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. All pens / cages MUST be cleaned
6:00 p.m. Kitchen Band in the Civic Center 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. All animals MUST be removed
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Civic Center Open for item pick-up.
7:00 p.m. Farm Stock Tractor Pull in the Grandstand
YOU MUST HAVE CLAIM CHECKS IN ORDER TO PICK UP EXHIBITS.
The Northern District Fair has been a pastime for many years, The gate entrance fee is $2, which allows people to walk around the
bringing fun and entertainment to the whole family. grounds and see the exhibits. Seniors and veterans will be admitted
Families can enjoy an array of events at the fair this year. Events for free.
include a kids power wheel races, big car figure eight and a demo The annual Northern District Fair will be open Monday, Aug. 14
derby, to name a few. through Saturday, Aug. 19.
If you like something that is more hands-on, there will be a pie
baking contest on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Bakers are required Looking For Some More
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We are a family venue and everything is directed towards family Featuring the latest in local and regional happenings!
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08 - Officers & Directors
- Department Superintendents
- Thank you 2016 Market Animal Sale Buyers
- Thank you 2016 Trophy Sponsors
- Fair Season Letters
EXHIBITORS GUIDE
09 - Entry Blank Form
10 - Reservation Forms
11 - Rules and Regulations
- 2017 Pie Baking Contest
and Auction
12 - OPEN CLASS Livestock
13 - OPEN CLASS Exhibits
18 - YOUTH PROJECT Rules
20 - YOUTH CLASS Livestock
24 - YOUTH CLASS Exhibits
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Managers
Dawn Paulin, Mike Paulin, David Pierce,
Margaret Lucas
Candy Prince, Erica Ronk, Bill Wirth & Liz Wirth Rick Snyder
Governor
Brandi Lucas
Exhibitor Name:___________________________________________ Please send completed entry form to the address listed above.
Address: _________________________________________________ Print name and address plainly. Classify each entry by Department,
Division, Section and class; describe article using the exact wording
City/ Zip Code:____________________________________________ of the premium list. Only one item per class.
Phone #:__________________________________________________ Send entry blanks with fees to the Fair as early as possible. THE
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS LAST SUNDAY OF JULY. CIVIC CENTER FEE is
Email Address:_____________________________________________ $3.00 for 1 - 5 items. Animal fees are listed on the back of the entry
blank. Entries MUST be postmarked by last Saturday of July. The Fair
Date of Birth:______________________________________________
Office will be open last Saturday and Sunday of July 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. to
take entries. All animals must be in assigned pens by 6 p.m. ENTRY DAY.
GRAND TOTAL
Street:___________________________________________________
I will need space for this years fair.
City:____________________________________________________
Horse Stall
State:_______________________ Zip:_______________________ Mandatory Coggins Test
Phone No.:______________________________________________ Coggins to be mailed with stall reservation.
Email: __________________________________________________ Please fill in how many stalls you will need in the space below.
Mandatory meeting for all Livestock & Horse # of stalls needed ________
Exhibitors and their parents at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Animals must be in assigned pens by 6 p.m. entry day. I will need cage space for this years fair.
Poultry Cage
I will need camper space for this years fair. Entry Fee - $1.00 per Bird
Camper Reservation
Please fill in how many cages you will need in the space below.
Emergency Contact:_____________________________________
I will need stall space for this years fair.
Large Animal Stall
Camping Rules Market Breeding
Breeding Stock & Market Animals
1. D.E.Q. requires a minimum of 4 FT. between units. Cattle ________________________ ________________________
2. There will be no water hook-ups available. Sheep ________________________ ________________________
3. NO one under the age of eighteen is permitted to stay in a camper without Swine ________________________ ________________________
a parent or legal guardian. Goat ________________________ ________________________
Other ________________________ ________________________
4. Only exhibitors may camp.
5. All horse trailers must be parked on your site or taken home.
6. Only barn superintendents will be allowed to park between the barns. I will need cage space for this years fair.
7. Quiet at 11PM. No generators in use after 11PM. All children must be at Rabbit Cage
their own site by 11PM, unless with a parent or at an activity with adult Entry Fee - $1.00 per Rabbit
supervision. Please fill in how many cages you will need in the space below.
8. Reserve your campsite by mail. Camp fee must be sent with reservation Youth Rabbit___________________ Open Rabbit___________________
NLT last Sunday of July. If we do not receive your money by last Youth Market Pen_______________ Open Cavy____________________
Sunday of July, we will consider your spot VACANT.
Youth Cavy____________________
10. Please check in at fair office before setting up camper.
ALL RABBITS MUST HAVE PERMANENT TATTOO
004. Dress, Adult, Cotton Blend 014. Slacks 065. Adult vest 078. Child slippers
GENERAL RULES 005. Dress, Evening 015. Sleepwear 066. Adult mittens 079. Child socks
006. Dress, Adult, Knit (Stretches) 016. Vest 067. Adult hat 080. Child sweater
FOR ALL ENTRIES 007. Jacket 017. Skirt 068. Adult scarf 081. Child scarf
008. Pant Suit (2 or 3 Piece) 018. Swimwear 069. Baby bonnet 082. Bed doll
009. Pet Clothes 019. Any Other Not Listed 070. Baby booties 083. Doll clothes
1. Pre-entry required on all exhibits. 071. Baby bunting 084. Pet clothes
2. PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE IS LAST SUNDAY OF JULY. SECTION B - WEARING APPAREL (Serger Machine) 072. Baby bib 085. Any other not listed
3. Entry fee $3.00 per 1 to 5 items, to be PAID at time of pre-entry. Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
4. Only one entry per class, per exhibitor. Class No. SECTION B - WEARING APPAREL (Knitting, Hand)
5. Individual entries may only be entered once for entire book. 030. Apron 039. Robe Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
6. Any Other Not Listed items may not DUPLICATE Class Numbers 031. Dress, Babys 040. Shirt, Cotton Blend Class No.
in that Section. 032. Dress, Childs 041. Shirt, Knit (Stretches) 090. Adult cape 103. Baby dress
7. All exhibits must be original and created / grown by the exhibitor. 033. Dress, Adult, Cotton Blend 042. Shorts 091. Adult shawl, shrug 104. Baby sweater
8. All exhibits must have been created within two years of fair. & must 034. Dress, Evening 043. Slacks 092. Adult slippers 105. Child cape
NOT have been shown previously; Exception: Collections, which 035. Dress, Adult, Knit (Stretches) 044. Sleepwear 093. Adult socks 106. Child hat
must have been improved on from previous year. 036. Jacket 045. Vest 094. Adult sweater 107. Child mittens
037. Pant Suit (2 or 3 Piece) 046. Skirt 095. Adult vest 108. Child slippers
038. Pet Clothes 047. Swimwear 096. Adult mittens 109. Child socks
DEPARTMENT 40: 048. Any Other Item Not Listed 097. Adult hat
098. Adult scarf
110. Child sweater
111. Child scarf
NEEDLEWORK 40 - DIVISION B - WEARING APPAREL 099. Baby bonnet 112. Bed doll
(CROCHET, KNIT, ETC.) 100. Baby booties 113. Doll clothes
40 - DIVISION A - WEARING APPAREL (SEWN) SPECIFIC RULES 101. Baby bunting 114. Pet clothes
SPECIFIC RULES Exhibits must be clean and complete. 102. Baby bib 115. Any other not listed
Exhibits must be clean and complete.
SECTION A - WEARING APPAREL (Crochet) SECTION C - WEARING APPAREL (Knitting, Machine)
SECTION A - WEARING APPAREL (Regular Machine) Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00 Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00 Class No. Class No.
Class No. 060. Adult cape 073. Baby dress 120. Cape or Shawl 124. Mittens
000. Apron 010. Robe 061. Adult shawl, shrug 074. Baby sweater 121. Sweater 125. Socks
001. Doll Clothes 011. Shirt, Cotton Blend 062. Adult slippers 075. Child cape 122. Vest 126. Slippers
002. Dress, Babys 012. Shirt, Knit (Stretches) 063. Adult socks 076. Child hat 123. Hat 127. Any Other Not Listed
003. Dress, Childs 013. Shorts 064. Adult sweater 077. Child mittens
SECTION F - CERAMICS
42 - DIVISION A
SECTION B - VEGETABLES Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00 Class No.
SPECIFIC RULES
Class No 860. Ceramic Glaze 865. Ceramic holiday - any other
1. All exhibits must be suitably framed with WIRE firmly attached for hanging.
630. Asparagus 638. Peppers, Any Variety 861. Ceramic Glaze with underglaze 866. Ceramic stain
2. ONLY ENTRIES WITH WIRE FIRMLY ATTACHED FOR
631. Beans, Green 639. Squash 862. Ceramic holiday - Halloween 867. Ceramic stain - dry brush
HANGING WILL BE JUDGED. If you need help, please ask.
632. Beans, Yellow 640. Tomatoes 863. Ceramic holiday - Thanksgiving 868. Ceramic stain - translucent
3. Both Frames, Paintings & Drawings must be ABSOLUTELY DRY.
633. Carrots 641. Beets 864. Ceramic holiday - Christmas 869. Any Other Not Listed
4. All exhibits must have been made by exhibitor and be original.
634. Corn 642. Cabbage
635. Potatoes 643. Peas SECTION G - PAINTINGS
SECTION A - PAINTINGS AND DRAWING
636. Pumpkin 644. Any Other Not Listed (FINE ART-TYPE PAINTING: See Dept F42, Div A, Sect A)
Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
637. Sauerkraut Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
Class No.
Class No.
781. Drawing, people (pencil) 801. Acrylics, still life
SECTION C - CONSERVES, JAMS AND JELLIES 876. Country Painting on Cloth 881. Painting on Glass
782. Drawing, people (colored pencil) 802. Acrylics, animals
Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00 877. Country Painting on Metal 882. Tole Painting on Metal
783. Drawing, people (charcoal) 803. Acrylics, buildings
Class No. 878. Country Painting on Wood 883. Tole Painting on Trivet
784. Drawing, people (ink) 804. Acrylics, portraits
660. Apple Butter 672. Raspberry Jam (Seedless) 879. Paint By Number 884. Tole Painting on Wood
785. Drawing, scenery (pencil) 805. Pastels, people
661. Apple Jelly 673. Raspberry Jelly 880. Painting on China 885. Any Other Not Listed
786. Drawing, scenery (colored pencil) 806. Pastels, scenery
662. Blackberry Jam 674. Strawberry Jam 787. Drawing scenery (charcoal) 807. Pastels, still life
663. Blackberry Jam (Seedless) 675. Strawberry Jam (Seedless) SECTION H - WOOD
788. Drawing scenery (ink) 808. Pastels, animals
664. Blackberry Jelly 676. Strawberry Conserves Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
789. Drawing, still life (pencil) 809. Pastels, buildings
665. Grape Jam 677. Blueberry Jam Class No.
790. Drawing, still life (colored pencil) 810. Pastels, portraits
666. Grape Jelly 678. Apricot Jam 890. Wood Carving 892. Woodworking - Furniture
791. Drawing, still life (charcoal) 811. Watercolor, people
667. Peach Jam 679. Cherry Jam 891. Wood Burning 893. Any Other Not Listed
792. Drawing, still life (ink) 812. Watercolor, scenery
668. Peach Conserves 679. Cherry Jam 793. Oils, people 813. Watercolor, still life
669. Pear Conserves 680. Rhubarb Jam SECTION I - HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
794. Oils, scenery 814. Watercolor, animals
670. Plum Jam 681. Any Other Jam Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
795. Oils, still life 815. Watercolor, buildings
671. Raspberry Jam 682. Any Other Jelly Class No.
796. Oils, animals 816. Watercolor, portraits
896. Christmas 899. Thanksgiving
797. Oils, buildings 817. Mixed Media
SECTION D - JUICES 897. Halloween 900. Valentines Day
798. Oils, portrahs 818. Computer Creation
Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00 898. Independence Day 901. Easter
799. Acrylics, people 819. Any Other Not Listed
Class No. 902. Any Other Not Listed
800. Acrylics, scenery
690. Apple 694. Tomato
691. Berry, Any Flavor 695. Vegetable, Any SECTION J - COLLECTIONS (6 or more items)
SECTION B - SCULPTURE AND POTTERY
692. Mixed Fruit 696. Mixed Vegetable Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00
693. Grape 697. Cherry Class No. (G120-G169)
Class No.
698. Any Other Not Listed 906. Bottle Caps 923. Magnets
820. Pottery, Any 822. Any Other Not Listed
907. Bottles 924. Matchbooks
821. Sculpture, Any
908. Business Cards 925. Miniatures
16. ALL MARKET ANIMALS NEED TO BE WASHED AND BACK 8. All steer shown and sold at the Northern District Fair MUST be
1. All Official NDF Book Entry Forms for members must be sent to the IN THEIR PENS BY 5:00 P.M. ON SALE DAY! WASH RACK USE registered with the Cadillac Area Livestock Committee by December
NORTHERN DISTRICT FAIR P.O. BOX 131 CADILLAC, MI IS PROHIBITED UNTIL AFTER MANDATORY MEETING ON 1, prior to Fair year. The steer MUST be weighed-in and tattooed at
49601, by last Sunday of July. FIRST SUNDAY AT 7 P.M. Marion in December of current Fair year. NOTE: All steers will be
2. Each animal must be a YOUTH or Future Farmers of America (FFA) 17. All animals must be properly cleaned before show and sale. properly dehorned and castrated before the December weigh-in. All
project and must be in good health. Age limits for YOUTH or FFA 18. ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR ear tags must be cleaned before weigh-in!
members is from 6 years old to 18 years old, as of January 1 of Fair ANIMALS DURING A PRACTICE RUN, WHICH IS ONE 9. ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR ANIMALS
year. HOUR AFTER THE MANDATORY MEETING. ANY DURING A PRACTICE RUN, WHICH IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE
3. Weight requirements for Market Livestock are listed below. NOTE: UNCONTROLLABLE ANIMAL WILL BE SENT HOME BY THE MANDATORY MEETING. ANY UNCONTROLLABLE ANIMAL
The first two species listed below are REQUIRED to weigh-in at BARN SUPERINTENDENT AND LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE. WILL BE SENT HOME BY THE BARN SUPERINTENDENT
Marion in December of previous year. The next three species listed AND LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE
below are REQUIRED to weigh in the first Saturday of May in current MARKET RECORD BOOKS
Fair year at the Northern District Fairgrounds between 1 p.m. and 3 You MUST use the approved Cadillac Area Livestock Committee RULES FOR MARKET DAIRY STEER FEEDING PROJECT
p.m. Record Book obtained when the animals are registered with the 1. All Official NDF Book Entry Forms for members must be sent to the
STEERS................................................ 1,000 pounds and up Livestock Committee. Record Books will be available at weigh-ins for NORTHERN DISTRICT FAIR P.O. BOX 131 CADILLAC, MI
DAIRY STEERS.................................. 1,100 pounds and up Large Animals and will be provided to Small Animal members when the 49601, by last Sunday of July.
SWINE.................................................. 220 to 300 pounds max poultry is picked up or rabbits registered. 2. ALL MARKET DAIRY STEERS MUST MEET RFID TAG
LAMBS................................................. 100 pounds and up After being signed by the Barn Superintendent, these completed REQUIREMENTS.
GOATS.................................................. 40 pounds and up Record Books must be turned in to the Livestock Superintendent by 3. Each animal MUST be a YOUTH or FFA project and be straight dairy
TURKEYS............................................ Hens - 18 pounds and up NOON, THURSDAY of the week of the Fair. Record Books MUST breeding.
............................................ Toms - 20 pounds and up be completed by the exhibitor!!! If Record Book is NOT turned in...on 4. See Rules 3 - 8 of Market Beef Steer Feeding Project.
(Must be ordered through Cadillac Area Livestock Committee) time, or is NOT completed by the exhibitor, 10% of the sale check will 5. ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR ANIMALS
BROILERS........................................... 6 pounds and up be deducted! A Record Book that is NOT complete will NOT receive DURING A PRACTICE RUN, WHICH IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE
(Must be ordered through Cadillac Area Livestock Committee) a premium or award. Three-ring binders and sheet protectors are NOT MANDATORY MEETING. ANY UNCONTROLLABLE ANIMAL
CORNISH............................................. 2 to 5 pounds ALLOWED, ONLY Official Cadillac Area Livestock Committee Record WILL BE SENT HOME BY THE BARN SUPERINTENDENT
(Must be ordered through Cadillac Area Livestock Committee) Books MUST be used. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. AND LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE.
RABBITS.............................................. 2.5 pounds to 5 pounds max
ALL UNDERWEIGHT AND OVERWEIGHT ANIMALS Showmanship Sweepstakes RULES FOR MARKET GOAT FEEDING PROJECT
WILL BE SENT HOME RIGHT OFF THE SCALES. Senior: This class is made up from the 15-18 year olds that win a first 1. All Official NDF Book Entry Forms for members must be sent to the
4. Swine will be weighed beginning at 3 p.m. ON ENTRY DAY OF place in a showmanship class. This person can only compete from one NORTHERN DISTRICT FAIR P.O. BOX 131 CADILLAC, MI
FAIR; all other Large Animals will be weighed at 6 p.m the same day. species as long as said person has not won showmanship sweepstakes 49601, by last Sunday of July.
ALL EAR TAGS MUST BE CLEANED BEFORE ANY WEIGH-IN as a senior. 2. Each animal MUST be a YOUTH or FFA project and be for straight
DAY. ON ENTRY DAY OF FAIR, STARTING AT 7 A.M. Poultry Intermediate: This class is made up from the 10-14 year olds that win a dairy breeding.
will be tested at 7 a.m. All Weigh-ins will be done by the Livestock first place in a showmanship class. If this person has won (intermediate) 3. ALL GOATS MUST MEET USDA IDENTIFICATION
Superintendent or Committee. These weights will be used as the showmanship sweepstakes, they may move up to compete in the senior REQUIREMENTS.
Official Sale Weights. level. 4. Goats must be Wethers or Does and must be properly dehorned and
5. All Market exhibitors must be present with their animals at weigh-in, * If the first place person is already competing or have won showmanship casterated with no horns at fair.
except by permission of the Market Livestock Committee prior to sweepstakes in the past; the second place person (only) will be allowed 5. Goats (spring kids) MUST be registered with the Cadillac Area
weigh-in. to compete. Livestock Committee by March 1 and MUST be in your possession
6. All owners of animals must be present to show and to sell their animal, by May 1, current Fair year. All Market Goats are REQUIRED to
except by permission of the Market Livestock Committee. CLEANLINESS POLICY weigh in on the first Saturday of May, current Fair year.
7. Your Market animal project(s) must be registered on Official Forms As an Exhibitor of the NDF, I agree to maintain a clean pen and provide 6. To be eligible for the sale, the Goat (spring kid born between December
provided by the Cadillac Area Livestock Committee on the following appropriate care for my animal(s) from their arrival to the fairgrounds 1 and May 1 of current Fair year) must attain a minimum weight of
dates: until their departure from th fairgrounds. At 10:00 a.m. each morning 40 pounds.
Beef & Dairy Market Steers, Turkey..............................December 1 and 6.30 p.m. each night the project area superintendent will do a barn 7. ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR ANIMALS
(Beef & Dairy Steers must be in possession by December 1.) check and a warning (yellow tag) will be issued at this time if pen(s) DURING A PRACTICE RUN, WHICH IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE
Swine, Lambs, Goats and Rabbits.............................................April 1 and care are found to be unsatisfactory. The yellow tag will be issued MANDATORY MEETING. ANY UNCONTROLLABLE ANIMAL
(Swine, Lambs and Goats must be in possession by May 1.) by two (2) superintendents from two different species. Any pen that WILL BE SENT HOME BY THE BARN SUPERINTENDENT
Cornish / Broilers..............................................................December 1 was issued a warning at 10:00 a.m. will be tagged with a yellow tag and AND LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE.
8. All projects must adhere to USDA/MDA rules available at www. rechecked at noon. If the pen(s) is still found to be unsatisfactory at noon,
michigan.gov/mdafairregs. a red tag will be issued and will result on a $25.00 fine for the exhibitor. RULES FOR MARKET SWINE FEEDING PROJECT
9. All market animals making weight and properly registered must be sold The Livestock Committee must check and sign the red tag. The project 1. All Official NDF Book Entry Forms for members must be sent to the
in the Auction. superintendent will make an attempt to notify the exhibitors leader, NORTHERN DISTRICT FAIR P.O. BOX 131 CADILLAC, MI
10. Each YOUTH or FFA member may sell three (3) categories at the before fines are assessed. An additional $25.00 fine will be accessed 49601, by last Sunday of July.
SMALL AND LARGE animal sale at the Northern District Fair. everyday thereafter, if pen(s) and care are still found unsatisfactory. 2. Each animal MUST be a YOUTH or FFA project and be in good health.
11. The sale order for all species will be determined by the judge as: The fine(s) will be deducted from market livestock sale proceeds or 3. All Swine MUST have a minimum of -inch hair on the majority of
Grand and Reserve Champions first; then the remaining animals in premium checks. Fines may be issued after agreement of project area the body to be eligible to show and sell. All swine that do not meet
show placing order, by species. superintendent and Cadillac Area Livestock Committee. these requirements will be sent home!
12. All Small Animal projects must be processed and delivered to the 4. Each member may feed two (2) hogs for the feeding project but may
buyer within two weeks of the sale, unless otherwise requested by the ALL ANIMALS MUST BE IN PLACE BY 6 P.M., only select and bring one (1) for exhibiting and sale at the fair. If you
buyer. ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF FAIR. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! bring two (2) hogs to Fair, the first hog to make weight is the hog
13. ALL ANIMALS MUST BE PROPERLY CARED FOR that will be used for the sale. The remaining hog will be taken home
(FED, WATERED, PENS CLEANED DAILY) AND UNDER RULES FOR MARKET BEEF STEER FEEDING PROJECT without being weighed.
COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE EXHIBITOR FOR THE 1. All Official NDF Book Entry Forms for members must be sent to the 5. The Swine project to be shown and sold at the Northern District Fair
ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE FAIR, AS DETERMINED BY THE NORTHERN DISTRICT FAIR P.O. BOX 131 CADILLAC, MI MUST be registered with the Cadillac Area Livestock Committee by
BARN SUPERINTENDENT AND / OR THE LIVESTOCK 49601, by last Sunday of July April 1, current Fair year, and MUST be in your possession by May
COMMITTEE; OR ANIMALS WILL BE PROMPTLY 2. ALL MARKET BEEF STEER MUST MEET RFID TAG 1, current Fair year. They must be weighed and tagged on the first
REMOVED FROM THE FAIRGROUNDS AND ALL MONIES REQUIREMENTS. Saturday of May, current Fair year.
FROM ALL MARKET ANIMALS WILL BE FORFEITED. 3. Each steer MUST be a YOUTH or FFA project and MUST exhibit 6. No oil-based products may be used on swine.
ANY UNRULY ANIMALS WILL BE DISMISSED BY THE dominant characteristics of Beef Breeds. 7. All swine must be clean before show and sale. EAR TAGS MUST BE
BARN SUPERINTENDENT. 4. Club members may feed and tag two (2) steers but may ONLY exhibit CLEANED BEFORE ALL WEIGH-INS.
14. All of the above policies may be changed, revised or reinterpreted at and sell one (1) steer at Fair. 8. ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR ANIMALS
the discretion of the Cadillac Area Livestock Committee. 5. Steers must be properly dehorned (with the exception of Scottish DURING A PRACTICE RUN, WHICH IS ONE HOUR AFTER THE
15. Market checks are to be PICKED UP IN PERSON the second Highlanders and Watusi) and castrated, in order to show in the Fair MANDATORY MEETING. ANY UNCONTROLLABLE ANIMAL
Wednesday in September, during the regular Cadillac Area Livestock and sale. Scottish Highlanders must have proper protective covering WILL BE SENT HOME BY THE BARN SUPERINTENDENT
Committee meeting. If you are unable to pick up your check in person, on the horns. AND LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE.
you must provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope during fair 6. Owners of steers must be present to show and sell their steers, except
week. Any member, whose Buyer has not yet paid for said animal by permission of the Cadillac Area Livestock Committee. RULES FOR MARKET LAMB FEEDING PROJECT
by the meeting date, will receive their check upon receipt of payment 7. All steers will be tied with a halter and a neck rope until removal from 1. Each animal must be a YOUTH or FFA project and be predominately
from Buyer. the Fairgrounds. of meat breeding and be a wether or ewe.
DIVISION 60C - YOUTH FINE ARTS: Ages 2-5 DIVISION 60G - YOUTH FLORICULTURE: Ages 2-5
SECTION A - FINE ARTS
YOUTH DEPARTMENT RULES Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
See Rules before Department 60
SECTION A
Class No. Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
GENERAL RULES FOR ALL ENTRIES: 2015. Coloring Book Picture 2019. Finger Paint Picture Class No.
1. Pre-entry required on all exhibits 2016. Drawing, Crayon 2020. Marker 2135. Dried Flower Arrangement 2138. Potted Flowering Plant
2. PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE IS last Sunday of July. 2017. Drawing, Colored Pencil 2021. Watercolor 2136. Flower, Cut (Single Species) 2139. Sunflowers
3. Entry fee $3.00 per 1 to 5 items, to be PAID at time of pre-entry. 2018. Drawing, Pencil 2022. Any Other Not Listed 2137. Flower, Cut Arrangement 2140. Any Other Not Listed
4. Only one entry per class, per exhibitor.
5. Any Other Not Listed items may not DUPLICATE Class DIVISION 60D - YOUTH FOLK ARTS: Ages 2-5 DIVISION 60H - YOUTH HORTICULTURE: Ages 2-5
Numbers in that Section. See Rules before Department 60
6. All exhibits must be original and created, grown or baked by the exhibitor. SECTION B - CREATIVE CRAFT
7. Exhibits must have been created within two years prior of fair Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00 SECTION A
entry & must NOT have been shown previously. Class No. Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
2030. Beadwork 2040. Paper Mache Class No.
SPECIFIC RULES 2031. Button Art 2041. Popsicle Stick Art 2145. Hanging Plant 2147. Terrarium
Needlework (Ages 6-18) 2042. Recycled Products Art 2146. Plants in pot or planters 2148. Any Other Not Listed
1. Exhibits must be clean and complete. 2033. Foam Art 2043. Scrapbooking
2034. Holiday Decoration/Ornament 2044. Seed Art
Baking (All Ages)
1. Exhibits should be displayed in ziploc-style bags on paper plates.
2035. Jewelry 2045. Sunday School Project DEPARTMENT 61:
2036. Lego Art 2046. Toothpick Art Structure
If item is too large, use plastic wrap or a see-through box. 2037. Model, Any 2047. Wire Art YOUTH - AGES 6 THROUGH 9
2. Exhibits must be whole cakes, pies or loaves and may be small size. 2038. Nature Art 2048. Woodworking
3. Products made with commercial mixes will NOT be accepted or judged. 2039. Paint By Number 2049. Any Other Not Listed DIVISION 61A - YOUTH NEEDLEWORK
Canned Goods (Ages 6-18) SECTION A
1. Please see rules under E41-Division B SECTION C - COLLECTIONS (6 or more items) Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
See Rules before Department 60 Class No.
Paintings and Drawings (Ages 14-18) 2200. Cloth Needlepoint 2205. Quilting
1. All exhibits must be suitably framed with WIRE firmly attached. Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00 2201. Counted Cross Stitch 2206. Sewing
2. Frames, paintings and drawings must be absolutely dry. Class No. 2202. Crocheting 2207. Weaving and Loom Made
3. ONLY entries with wire firmly attached for 2060. Bottle Caps 2076. Keys 2203. Embroidery 2208. Any Other Not Listed
hanging will be judged. 2061. Bottles 2077. Magnets 2204. Knitting
2062. Business Cards 2078. Matchbooks
Collections 2063. Buttons 2079. Miniatures DIVISION 61B -
1. Collections must contain at least 6 items. 2064. Cans 2080. Models YOUTH CULINARY ARTS: Ages 6-9
2. Exhibitor may enter collection each year, but it must be improved 2065. Caps and Hats 2081. Pencils
on from the previous year. 2066. Cards, Any Type 2082. Pens SECTION A - BAKING
3. If using a display board, limit size of board to 3 ft. by 3 ft. 2067. Cars 2083. Pins Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
2068. Coins 2084. Post Cards Class No.
Photography (Ages 14-18) 2069. Colored Pencils 2085. Rag Dolls 2215. Bars, Any, (6) 2222. Pies, Any
1. All exhibits must be suitably framed with WIRE firmly attached. 2070. Comic Books 2086. Sea Shells 2216. Brownies, Any, (6) 2223. Rolls, Any, (6)
2. ONLY ENTRIES WITH WIRE FIRMLY ATTACHED FOR 2071. Dolls 2087. Sports Cards 2217. Cakes, Any 2224. Cookies, Chocolate Chip, (6)
HANGING WILL BE JUDGED. 2072. Erasers 2088. Stamps 2218. Candy, Any, (6) 2225. Cookies, Peanut Butter, (6)
2073. Figurines, Any 2089. Stickers 2219. Cookies, No Bake, (6) 2226. Cookies, Molasses, (6)
Agriculture 2074. Trucks 2090. Stones 2220. Doughnuts, Any, (6) 2227. Cookies, Oatmeal, (6)
1. Exhibit produce as if you are selling it. Look for uniformity in 2075. Insects 2091. Any Other Not Listed 2221. Quick Breads, Any 2228. Any Other Not Listed
multiple items.
2. All exhibits must be displayed on plates or in other appropriate DIVISION 60E - YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY: Ages 2-5 SECTION B - CANNED GOODS
containers. See Rules before Department 60 Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
Class No.
Floriculture SECTION A 2235. Fruits 2239. Pickles
1. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00 2236. Jams 2240. Relishes
2. All vases must be no less than 2 inches in diameter. Class No. 2237. Jellies 2241. Vegetables
3. Vases will not be considered when judging. 2095. Photo, B&W, Animals 2099. Photo, Color, Animals 2238. Juices 2242. Any Other Not Listed
4. Supports such as frogs, wires, oasis, tape, etc. may be used. 2096. Photo, B&W, Landscape 2100. Photo, Color, Landscape
5. Entry tags are to be attached to the container, NOT to the flower. 2097. Photo, B&W, People 2101. Photo, Color, People DIVISION 61C - YOUTH FINE ARTS: Ages 6-9
6. Weight must not exceed 25 lbs. 2098. Photo, Collage 2102. Any Other Not Listed
SECTION A - PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS
Horticulture DIVISION 60F - YOUTH AGRICULTURE: Ages 2-5 Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
1. All exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor. See Rules before Department 60 Class No.
2. Entry tags are to be attached to the container, NOT the plant. 2250. Acrylic 2256. Drawing, Colored Pencil
3. Weight must not exceed 25 lbs. SECTION A - VEGETABLES 2251. Coloring Book Picture 2257. Drawing, Pencil
Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00 2252. Computer Creation 2258. Mixed Media
DEPARTMENT 60: Class No.
2106. Beans, Green (1 pint) 2111. Tomatoes (3)
2253. Crayon
2254. Drawing, Ink
2259. Watercolor
2260. Any Other Not Listed
YOUTH - AGES 2 THROUGH 5 2107. Beans, Yellow (1 pint) 2112. Vegetable Display, 4+ varieties 2255. Drawing, Charcoal
2108. Cucumbers (3) 2113. Vegetable, Leaf (1 bunch)
DIVISION 60B YOUTH CULINARY ARTS: Ages 2-5 2109. Radishes (1 bunch) 2114. Any Other Not Listed SECTION B - POTTERY AND SCULPTURE
2110. Squash (2) Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
SECTION A - BAKING (60B) Class No.
Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00 SECTION B - FRUITS 2265. Pottery, Any 2266. Sculpture, Any
Class No. Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
2000. Bars, Any, (6) 2005. Cookies, Chocolate Chip, (6) Class No DIVISION 61D - YOUTH FOLK ARTS: Ages 6-9
2001. Brownies, Any, (6) 2006. Quick Bread, Any, (6) 2120. Berries 2124. Pears
2002. Candy, Any, (6) 2007. Cookie, Molasses, (6) 2121. Cherries, Sweet or Tart 2125. Peaches SECTION A - LITERARY
2003. Cookies, No Bake, (6) 2008. Cookie, Oatmeal, (6) 2122. Rhubarb 2126. Plums Premiums: A - $2.00; B - $1.50; C - $1.00
2004. Cookies, Peanut Butter, (6) 2009. Any Other Not Listed 2123. Apples 2127. Any Other Not Listed Class No.
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August 13-19, 2017 | www.northerndistricfair.org Cadillac News - Northern District Fair 27
History of the
Northern District Fair Association
1879-1900 JULY 21, 1908
FAIRGROUNDS located in west Harristown. Boundries: West Divi- Building of Fair Buildings will begin at once and be completed 2 weeks
sion Street, Chestnut, Colfax and Dr Lessons farm. prior to the Fair. C.E. Dutton- Superintendent
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SEPTEMBER 15, 1908 SEPTEMBER 12, 1911
In FLORAL HALL, merchants have been busy getting their booths Fourth Annual Fair Perry F Powers-President, F.A. Diggins-Treasurer,
ready. A fine line of school exhibits have been spread out in a booth set John M. Tellwilliger-Secretary, Board of Directors: R.D. Frederich, W.A.
apart for school work. McDowell, F.E. Rice, H.G. Hutzler, Perry F. Powers, R.W. Crawford,
Charles R. Smith, E.L. Metheany, Charles T. Mitchell.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 1908
Booths tastily arranged and competent demonstrators in charge. The 1928
merchants exhibits at the Northern District Fair are vieing for those 2 large barns built for housing and exhibiting cattle were built. (These are
of the many excellent specimens of fruits, vegetables, stock, etc., for the the current Beef barn and the larger Horse Barn.)
attention of the thousands who are attending the big event. The displays
are certainly a great credit to the efforts put forth by the merchants and 1933-1935
receive many expressions of praise. No fair was held by the NORTHERN DISTRICT FAIR ASSOC. (due
As one enters Floral Hall from the south entrance he is first attracted by to the depression).
the display of Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets by Harris & Savery. Across
the way are attractive designs in rugs to be found AW Linds booth. 1936
Donnellys Table Supply House, JP Herzog, a local florist, SS Thorpe First fair held since 1932. Fair dates Aug 25th through Aug 28th.
nicknamed The Land Man was handing out brochures, Cadillac Water
& Light Co, Mrs. O.D. Legg was furnishing concerts with an Edison 1938
Phonograph, Cable Piano Co, McDougall Kitchen Cabinets, Citizens New Grandstand built at a cost of $12,000.00 (this burned in 196?)
Telephoe, Universal Stove, Nelson R. Torrey, local monument man,
Howard Packard Land Co, The National Grocery Co, and EJ Morgan 1940
displaying Favorite stove and ranges. Large steel Building for 4-H and a large steel Annex to the Merchants
Building were erected.
1908
Only two buildings were available for the first fair and displays and ex- 1942-1944
hibits had to be shown under tents. The fair organization also had the No fairs held due to World War II
use of the grandstand which belonged to the horse racing association
Monday, August 14
Ve t e r a n s S a l u t e
P M in th e G ra nd stands FREE Event
6:00 program to honor our
The Amer ican Legion puts on a e that
ns . A tri bu te to th os e that are serving, thos
vete ra e ultimate sacrifice.
d th os e th at m ad e th
have served an
Tuesday, August 15
Farm Stock Tractor Pull Put on by: Marion Vintage Power & Machine Club
7:00PM $5 Admission Children 2 years and younger FREE
Tractors compete to see who can pull the heaviest load.
Sponsored by:
Cadillac
Wednesday, August 16
Garden Tractor Pull ee Admission
Sponsored by:
Friday, August 18
T E n t e r p r i s e - D e m o D e r b y
T N
7:00 PM inssth e Grandstands
Sponsored by:
Saturday, August 19
TNT Enterprise - Night of Smashing
7:00 PM in the Grandstands Sponsored by:
Grandstand Admission: $10 Adults,
$5 children 3 thru 10, Children 2 and under FREE.
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