117th Annual

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Carlton County Agriculture and Industrial Association wishes to extend a cordial invitation to all citizens of Northern Pine, Southern St. Louis, Eastern Aitkin and Carlton Counties to not only visit, but exhibit at the Fair held in Barnum, Minnesota on...

August 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2007.

Gate opens at 1:00 pm on Thursday and 8:00 am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.   Prices are $5 adults and $3 children 12 and under.  The Fair is Smoke Free in accordance to the County Wide Smoking Ban.  Parking is FREE!

The management will consider it a kindness if persons will report to the Secretary any mistreatment or extortion. The sale of intoxicating liquor is prohibited. Fair buildings are smoke free. Do not wait until the Fair is over to make complaints - report them immediately.

The Office is located at the Fair walk-in entrance & tickets are sold here. We welcome any questions about the Fair. Should you run into a problem or need assistance, please feel free to drop by and let us know. We will be happy to help.

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SUPERINTENDENTS of DIVISIONS

LIVESTOCK - Rules & Regulations

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Carlton County U of M Extension Educators:
Janet Adkins - Nutritional Education Assistant
Troy Selzer - Extension Educator Agriculture and Livestock
Marna Butler-Fasteland - 4H Program Coordinator
Angela Smith - Family Mentoring Coordinator
Joanne Rosberg - Horticulture Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator

Flower Gardens:
Area Cub Scouts and Barnum Kids Plus

Security and Safety Officer:
Mike Soderstrom

Little Red Schoolhouse:
Retired Teachers of Carlton County

Carlton County Historical Society Displays:
Ron Osborne (fair chairman), Marlene Wisuri (director), Betty Carlson (Old Homestead)

Antique Tractor Display:
Jim Newman - Superintendent

Blacksmith Shop:
John Schwoch, Gary Sway, Lake Superior Metal Smith

General Store:
Historical Society

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Section 1. All Entries are to remain on exhibition until 8:00 p.m. of the last day of the fair.

Section 2. All entries must be brought in according to schedule to he judged in competition.

Section 3. Exhibits in all departments except livestock must be raised or made by exhibitors in the current year.

Section 4. No awarding committee shall award any discretionary premiums. Whenever articles of superior merit are exhibited for which no premiums have been offered, the awarding committee may enter the same as "recommended" on the book of awards so the secretary may report the same to the Board for future action.

Section 5. No two premiums in any one lot will be awarded to a single exhibitor. Fair Veterinarian is Moose Lake Veterinary Clinic.

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RULES

Section 1. The Carlton County Fair management reserves to its Board the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regards thereto or otherwise arising out of connected with or incident to the Fair.

Section 2. The management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules as they, in their judgement, may deem advisable.

Section 3. Any person who violates any of the following or special rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to such penalty as the governing board may order.

Section 4. The management reserves the right to limit the number of entries if space is unavailable. The management will endeavor to arrange for space for qualified exhibitors. However, if present accommodations are exhausted, the management reserves the right to close entries at any time.

Section 5. The management will not assume responsibility for loss due to theft, fire, disease, sickness, injury or damage to exhibits during the Fair.

Section 6. No person will be permitted to distribute advertising matter in the grounds except from their place of business or exhibit. The tacking or posting of any advertisements, or distribution of bills, cards, flyers, etc. except within the space occupied by the exhibitor is prohibited. Anyone violating this rule will be liable to fine and expulsion from the grounds as the Board of Directors may elect.

Section 7. The management will not be responsible for typographical errors in this book, but should any occur, same will be interpreted by the Board of Directors.

Section 8. All premium checks must be cashed within 30 days or they become void.

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JUDGING SCHEDULE

Date not determined yet - Needlework, Hobbycraft and Historical Entries accepted 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Art and Photography Entries accepted 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Date not determined yet  - Tuesday's Open Class entries judged, 4-H Conference Judging 1-6 p.m. - Champion Ribbons placed at 6 p.m.

Date not determined yet  - Entry Day: Open Class entries, I I a.m. to 8 p.m. Livestock, Agriculture, Horticulture. See each Division for specific times. Poultry entries taken 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Baking & Canning - 2 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Date not determined yet  - ALL OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS ENTERED THURSDAY JUDGED
8:00 a.m 4-H Dairy Goat Show - Open Class follows
8:30 a.m. Lamb Lead
9:00 a.m 4-H Sheep Show - Open Class follows
9:00 a.m 4-H Dairy Show - Open Class follows
9:00 a.m 4-H Poultry Show - Open Class follows
10:00 a.m. 4-H Market Goat Show - Open Class follows
12:00 p.m. 4-H Swine Show - Open Class follows
1:00 p.m 4-H Beef Show - Open Class follows
1:00 p.m.4-H Rabbit Show - Open Class Dairy Show

Date not determined yet
7:30 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Show
3:00 p.m Open Class Dog Show

Date not determined yet
11:00 a.m. Draft Horse Show
8:00 p.m. Open Class & 4-H Exhibits released
Premiums pickup - NO PREMIUMS WILL BE MAILED.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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