5-7 YEAR OLDS-NON-COMPETITIVE
DEPARTMENT 91
There is a mandatory exhibitor fee of $5.00. There are no fees for classes.
PREMIUMS ARE NOT PAID – PARTICIPATION RIBBONS ONLY
Refer to each Division for check in and judging information.
REVIEW GENERAL FAIR RULES.
Non-Competitive 5-7 Year Old Exhibitor Rules:
1.Exhibitors must be between 5 years of age and 7 years of age by January 1 of the current year.Any 5-7-year-old exhibitors registering for competitive classes in Departments 1-74 are ineligible to enter corresponding classes in Department 91.
2.All exhibitors in this category must pre-register in order to receive participation ribbons.See General Rule #2: How to register for Fair.
3.Participants may enter one or two projects per class for a total of 4 Exhibit Hall projects plus animal projects.
4.Non-competitive 5-7 years can only enter in Department 91 classes.
5.All Ellis Barn Exhibit Hall exhibits and small companion animals (dogs, cats, and pocket pets) need exhibit tags.
6.Exhibitors will exhibit Division 1 projects in the Ellis Barn Exhibit Hall.Pocket Pets and cats will show in the Companion Animal Tent.Animal projects will be shown in the appropriate species barn or tent.Division 1 projects may be checked in on Judging Saturday or the Wednesday of Fair.
7.All Ellis Barn Exhibit Hall items are to be picked up Sunday, the last day of Fair.See check out schedule for time.Items left after noon on Monday may be disposed of.
8.All pocket pets, cats, dogs, rabbits and poultry must be brought and kept in their own secure cage for the day and are to be removed the same day as judging.
9.Animal records are not required.
10.Exhibitor must be able to control his or her own animal.
11.May launch rockets with regular exhibitors.
12.5-7 Year Old Exhibitors are not required to provide animal verification forms, but will have to meet specific department health requirements.
Non-Competitive 5-7 YEAR OLD EXHIBITORS MAY ONLY ENTER CLASSES LISTED BELOW
DIVISION 1- EXHIBIT HALL NON-COMPETITIVE
Exhibit Hall Superintendent for Division 1 ONLY:
Kemlin Treece-Bacon
248-634-1163
kemlingean@yahoo.com
Check in for Exhibit Hall projects is Judging Saturday or the Wednesday of Fair, from 11am – 12:30 pm.
Judging is the Wednesday of Fair, from 11am-1pm.Please refer to specific Ellis Barn Exhibit Hall Department for rules.Any 5-7-year-old exhibitors registering for classes in Departments 49-71 and 73-74 are ineligible to enter classes in Division 1.
Class:
910101Flowers / Plants
910102Vegetables
910103Crafts
910104Hobby / Collectibles
910105Arts
910106Sewing and Creative Stitchery
910107Fashion Show
910108 Performing Arts
910109 Animal Notebook
910110All others
910111Aerospace (Kites, Rockets, Paper Airplanes, etc.)
If 5-7 youth wants to launch their rocket, the rocket must be brought to the Aerospace Superintendent for safety inspection before launching.Rocket launch will be Thursday of Fair, between 8-10 am.There is no makeup day in case of rain.
DIVISIONS 4-26-ANIMAL CLASSES-NON-COMPETITIVE
Rules:
1.If you have any questions, contact the superintendent of each animal department.
2.Exhibitor must follow all health regulations that are required within that species- see each species for specific instructions.You must also follow all MDARD health rules, General Rules and Livestock Rules. Animals brought in to Fair must be removed immediately after judging.
3.Any class that requires an exhibitor to have direct contact with an animal must take place under the direct one-on-one assistance of a responsible adult volunteer or parent at all times.Exhibitors who will be involved with an animal on a halter and lead, must be directly assisted one-on-one by an adult volunteer or parent who is on the ground holding the animal’s halter or lead for maximum safety.
4.5-7 year old noncompetitive exhibitors may bring in or borrow an animal from another exhibitor to show calves, sheep, goats, or swine.Contact the appropriate Superintendent at least 2 weeks prior to Fair to arrange for time to work with exhibitors and animals.Parents must be in attendance at all times.
DIVISION 4 – PROSPECT CALVES- NON- COMPETITIVE
See Department 4 for rules.. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 4 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Show:Monday, July 8th at 6:00 pm.
Class:
910401Prospect Calves
DIVISION 6 – SHEEP- NON- COMPETITIVE
See Department 6 for rules. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 6 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Show:Wednesday, July 10th, times will be posted.
Class:
910601Sheep
DIVISION 8 - GOATS- NON- COMPETITIVE
See Department 8 for rules. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 8 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Show:Thursday, July 11th at 9:00 am.
Class:
910801Showmanship
910802Costume Class
910803Milking Contest
DIVISION 10 – SWINE- NON COMPETITIVE
See Department 10 for rules.
Show:Tuesday, July 9th at 6:00 pm.
Class:
911001Swine
DIVISION 12 – POULTRY- NON- COMPETITIVE
See Department 12 for rules. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 12 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Show:Wednesday, July 10th, times will be posted.
Exhibitor may bring one (1) entry (1 chicken or 1 duck, etc.) or borrow from another exhibitor.Entry may be any breed, age or sex.
Class:
911201Poultry
911202Costume Class
DIVISION 14- RABBIT- NON- COMPETITIVE
See Department 14 for rules. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 14 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Exhibitor may bring one (1) entry or borrow from another exhibitor. Entry may be any breed, age or sex.
Show:Wednesday, July 10th at 9:00 am.
Class:
911401Rabbit
911402Costume Class
DIVISION 15 – POCKET PETS-NON-COMPETITIVE
See Department 15 for rules.
Show:Check in of animals is Saturday, July 6th , at 9:45 am, in the Companion Animal Tent.Judging will start at 10:00 sharp.
Class:
911501Pocket Pets
DIVISION 16 – HORSE-NON- COMPETITIVE
See Department 16 for rules. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 16 or 17 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Show:Classes to be held on Wednesday, July 10th.Refer to Daily Horse Schedule for specific information.
Parents must be in attendance.
Horses and ponies for 5-7 year old exhibitors entered in this division will not be assigned stalls and should be brought in the day of showing.Coggins Test:Before unloading, you must present documentation showing a current year
Negative Coggins Test.Original documentation is required, copies will not be accepted.
Class:
911601Walk Only
911602Walk-Trot
911603Costume Class
911604Fitting and Showing
DIVISION 17-HORSE PROTÉGÉ PROGRAMProtégé Program-contact the Pontiac 4-H office for rules and entry information.
Class:
911701Protégé Program Fitting and Showing
911602Protégé Program Lead Line
911703Protégé Program Records-due Wednesday, July 10th to the Protégé Program Coordinator.
DIVISION 18 – MINIATURE HORSE-NON- COMPETITIVE
See Department 16 for rules. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 16 or 17 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Show:All classes to be held on Wednesday, July 10th.Refer to Daily Horse Schedule for specific information
Miniature horses for 5-7 year old exhibitors entered in this division will not be assigned stalls and should be brought in the day of showing.
Parents must be in attendance.
Coggins Test:Before unloading, you must present documentation showing a current year
Negative Coggins Test.Original documentation is required, copies will not be accepted.
Class:
911801Fitting and Showing
911802Costume
DIVISION 22-DOGS- NON COMPETITIVE
See Department 22 for rules. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 22 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Age level notebooks and record books are available at the Fair Office or on the website:www.oakfair.org
Show:See Dates and times listed below.5-7 year olds are NOT eligible to show in any agility classes.
Dogs (4 months and older) MUST have a current rabies vaccination and DHPP or current titer from veterinarian.Vaccination record must be present at check in. Bordetella is highly recommended. TAGS ONLY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS PROOF OF VACCINES.Five to seven year old handlers will show in all classes on leash.Parents must be in attendance at all times. Non-competitive 5-7 year old handlers may use a siblings verified dog for Non-competitive 5-7 year old classes.
Class:
911401Rally, Thursday, July 11th , check in at 12:00 pm, judging at 1:00 pm
911402 Obedience, Saturday, July 13th, check in at 9:00 am, judging at 10:00 am.
911403Showmanship, Saturday, July 13th check in at 2:30 pm, judging at 3:00 pm
911404Freestyle, Sunday, July 14th, check in at 9:30 am, judging at 10:00 am
911405Fun Dog Contest Sunday July 14th, Following Free Style and Costume
911406Costume Class, Sunday, July 14th Following Free Style
911407Dog Records 5-7 years old
911408 Dog Notebook 5-7 years old
911409Dog Consumer Education 5-7 years old
DIVISION 23 – CATS-NON-COMPETITIVE
See Department 23 for rules.
Saturday, July 6th , Check In at 9:45 am in the Companion Animal Tent. Judging begins at 10:00 am
Class:
912301Cats
DIVISION 26-ALPACAS/LLAMAS- NON- COMPETITIVE
See Department 26 for rules.. An exhibitor entering classes in Department 26 is ineligible to enter classes in this division.
Show Tuesday, July 99th.Check in is at 11:00 PM.
Alpacas and llamas will be provided.
Contact the Alpaca/Llama superintendent after registering to arrange for times to work with an appropriate animal.Parents must be in attendance at all times.
Class:
912601Showmanship
912602Obstacle
912603Costume