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\| . Thank You 2009 Sponsors \| . Thank You Donators \| . 2009 Fair Board Greeting \| . 2009 Fair Board \| . Mission Statement \| . Dedications & Respects \| . Fair Royalty \| . Champions \| . 4-H Leaders & FFA \| . Fairground Rules \| . SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, August 5th Thursday, August 6th Friday, August 7th Saturday, August 8th \| . Parade Entry Form \| . Concert \| . Beer Garden \| . OPEN CLASSES Open Class Entry Form Floriculture Floral Arrangements Noxious Weeds Field Crops Horticulture: Fruits Horticulture: Vegetables Needlework Crafts Fine Arts Food//Wine/Canning Baked Goods \| . CPRA Rodeo \| . Children's Rodeo Entry Form \| . Children's Rodeo Release \| . Mutton Bustin' Entry Form \| . Car Show & Demolition Derby \| . Gallery from 2008 \| . Looking Forward to 2010 EMAIL US	OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENTS & SPECIAL CONTESTS - DEPT. J Open Class Superintendent: Mary Jane Hangs (970) 876-2271 Print entire Open Class Description >>>here. 2009 Rules and schedule >>>here. Entry form >>>here. A. FLORICULTURE AA. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS B. NOXIOUS WEEDS C. FIELD CROPS D. HORTICULTURE E. NEEDLEWORK F. CRAFTS G. FINE ARTS H. FOOD PRESERVATION I. BAKED GOODS J. SPECIAL CONTESTS The Open Class Departments of the Garfield County Fair gives valley residents the opportunity to brag and say, "See what I can do!" Adults and children have the opportunity to enter exhibits in categories ranging from cake decorating to cut flowers, from home canning to wood carving. Exhibits are judged on their own merit by a professional judge and ribbons are awarded accordingly. First, second, and third place ribbons are awarded for each class if the articles deserve such merit. Premiums will be paid in each department as follows: grand champion - $10, reserve grand champion - $8, best of fair - $6, first place - $3, second place - $2, third place - $1. OPEN CLASS ENTRY REGULATIONS: 1. All area residents are eligible to exhibit at the Garfield County Fair. 2. Each department has individual rules regarding age of entries. 3. All entries must be made by close of entry time. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 4. Classes may be created or combined at the discretion of the superintendent or judges. 5. No article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium. 6. Any articles not picked up during official check-out hours shall forfeit all premiums. 7. Each exhibitor may make no more than five entries in each section of each department but will be limited to no more than 2 premiums in any individual class. 8. Samples shown must be variety named. 9. Best of Fair ribbons will be given at the discretion of the judge. 10. 4-H club members and other youth are encouraged to enter in open classes. 11. The Garfield County Fair and its agents are not responsible for THEFT of or DAMAGE to exhibits. 12. ALL MAIN DEPARTMENTS WILL HAVE AGE DIVISIONS AS FOLLOWS: DIVISION # DESCRIPTION 1 Challenged (Anyone with a physical or mental challenge that would affect the creation of the entry). (CH) 2 Golden – 80 Years old & Over (GO) 3 Senior Citizen - 65 – 79 years (SC) 4 Pre-school or Younger (PS) 5 KINDERGARTEN – EIGHTH GRADE (JR) 6 High School (HS) 7 Amateur (AM) 8 Advanced (AD) 9 Professional (PR) 13 Special Contests will have age divisions as stated in their individual rules. 14 Any adult exhibitor winning a premium must move up one category the following year. 15 Any exhibitor receiving more than $50 in premium money must fill out a W-9 form prior to receiving their premium money. 16. Exhibitors are encouraged to pre-enter by submitting their entry forms by postal service or email by August 1, 2009 to the Garfield County Extension Office. Computer printed entry tags will be available for pick-up on August 3, 2009 before 6 pm. Forms may be emailed to: garfield@ext.colostate.edu Forms may be mailed to: Garfield County Fair Entries, PO Box 1112 Rifle CO 81650 OPEN CLASS SCHEDULE Monday, August 3rd 12:00 Noon – 6:00 p.m. - Entries accepted in all divisions. Fine Arts Entries MUST be entered during this time. Computer generated entry tags for all pre-entries available for pick-up. Tuesday, August 4th 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Entries accepted for Needlework and Crafts 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Entries accepted for Floriculture, Floral Arrangements, Noxious Weeds, Field Crops, Horticulture, Baked Goods, & Food Preservation 12:00 Noon – Judging for Needlework and Crafts & Fine Arts Wednesday, August 5th 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Entries accepted for Baked Goods 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Entries accepted for Food Preservation 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Entries accepted for Floriculture, Floral Arrangements, Noxious Weeds, Horticulture & Field Crops 9:00 a.m. – Judging begins for Baked Goods, Food Preservation Judging immediately following 11:30 a.m. – Judging begins for Floriculture, Floral Arrangements, Noxious Weeds, Horticulture & Field Crops Thursday, August 6th 11:00 a.m. – Apple Pie Contest 12:00 Noon – Commissioner Cookie Jar Sunday, August 9th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Check Out Time – articles not picked up during official check-out hours shall forfeit all premiums. SPECIAL CONTESTS - DEPT J COMMISSIONERS’ COOKIE JAR CONTEST Contest sponsored and judged by the Garfield County Commissioners. Entries accepted between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5th and between 8:00 AM and 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 6th in South Exhibit Hall. Judging begins at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 6, 2009. SECTION 1 CLASS 101 Prizes: First - $40 Second - $20 Third - $15 GENERAL RULES 1. The cookie jar must be of at least one-half gallon capacity with a wide mouth. Preferably, the container and decorations are made out of recycled, food- safe materials suitable for use as a cookie jar. 2. Container must be filled and should contain a minimum of 3 varieties with a minimum of 1 dozen cookies per variety. 3. In addition to the cookie jar, place 3 cookies of each variety on a paper plate and cover with plastic wrap so that the judges may have easy access to the cookies for judging. 4. Class will be judged 50% on creativity of container and 50% on flavor, texture, and appearance of cookies. 5. Copyrighted characters, slogans, etc. are not allowed. 6. The cookie jar will remain on display at the Fairgrounds. Cookies will be removed from the jar and distributed to the employees of Garfield County. APPLE PIE CONTEST Entries accepted between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5th and between 8:00 AM and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 6th in South Exhibit Hall. Judging begins at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2009. All General Open Class and Baked Good rules apply. SECTION 6 CLASS 600 Double Crust Apple Pie Prizes: First - $25 Second - $15 Third - $10 CLASS 601 Crumb Crust Apple Pie Prizes: First - $25 Second - $15 Third - $10 Awards presented immediately after judging. All pies will be sliced and sold to the public for $1.00 per slice donation immediately following the judging. The proceeds will go to the Open Class Department. QUEEN/KING OF THE KITCHEN Competitors must enter at least twelve (12) of the competitive Food Preservation and Baked Goods Divisions and place in ten (10). The Queen/King of the Kitchen Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows: 1st Place 3 Points 2nd Place 2 Points 3rd Place 1 Point The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Queen/King of the Kitchen: A rosette and $25 PRINCESS/PRINCE OF THE KITCHEN To be eligible, an exhibitor must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2009. Competitors must enter at least nine (9) of the competitive Food Preservation and Baked Goods Divisions and place in seven (7). The Princess/Prince of the Kitchen Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows: 1st Place 3 Points 2nd Place 2 Points 3rd Place 1 Point The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Princess/Prince of the Kitchen: A rosette and $25 QUEEN/KING OF THE HOUSE Competitors must enter at least twelve (12) of the competitive Needlework, Crafts, and Fine Arts Divisions and place in ten (10). The Queen/King of the House Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows: 1st Place 3 Points 2nd Place 2 Points 3rd Place 1 Point The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Queen/King of the House: A rosette and $25 PRINCESS/PRINCE OF THE HOUSE To be eligible, an exhibitor must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2009. Competitors must enter at least nine (9) of the competitive Needlework, Crafts and Fine Arts Divisions and place in seven (7). The Princess/Prince of the Kitchen Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows: 1st Place 3 Points 2nd Place 2 Points 3rd Place 1 Point The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Princess/Prince of the House: A rosette and $25 QUEEN/KING OF THE YARD Competitors must enter at least twelve (12) of the competitive Field Crops, Horticulture, Floriculture, Floral Arrangements and Noxious Weeds Divisions and place in ten (10). The Queen/King of the Yard Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows: 1st Place 3 Points 2nd Place 2 Points 3rd Place 1 Point The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Queen/King of the Yard: A rosette and $25 PRINCESS/PRINCE OF THE YARD To be eligible, an exhibitor must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2009. Competitors must enter at least nine (9) of the competitive Field Crops, Horticulture, Floriculture, Floral Arrangements and Noxious Weeds Divisions and place in seven (7). The Princess/Prince of the Yard Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows: 1st Place 3 Points 2nd Place 2 Points 3rd Place 1 Point The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Princess/Prince of the Yard: A rosette and $25 COMMUNITY COMPETITION In the Community Competition, quality points will be awarded to the home community of the exhibitor of each placing exhibit. Points awarded will be 3 points for each first place, 2 points for each second place and 1 point for each third place received. The community with the highest total quality points will receive a rosette declaring it to be the “2009 Garfield County Fair Top Community”. In case of a tie, the community exhibiting the most Best of Fair entries shall be declared the winner.

| . Thank You 2009 Sponsors

| . Thank You Donators

| . 2009 Fair Board Greeting

| . 2009 Fair Board

| . Mission Statement

| . Dedications & Respects

| . Fair Royalty

| . Champions

| . 4-H Leaders & FFA

| . Fairground Rules

| . SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, August 5th

Thursday, August 6th

Friday, August 7th

Saturday, August 8th

| . Parade Entry Form

| . Concert

| . Beer Garden

| . OPEN CLASSES

Open Class Entry Form

Floriculture

Floral Arrangements

Noxious Weeds

Field Crops

Horticulture: Fruits

Horticulture: Vegetables

Needlework

Crafts

Fine Arts

Food//Wine/Canning

Baked Goods

| . CPRA Rodeo

| . Children's Rodeo Entry Form

| . Children's Rodeo Release

| . Mutton Bustin' Entry Form

| . Car Show & Demolition Derby

| . Gallery from 2008

| . Looking Forward to 2010

EMAIL US

OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENTS
& SPECIAL CONTESTS - DEPT. J

Open Class Superintendent:
Mary Jane Hangs (970) 876-2271

Print entire Open Class Description >>>here. 2009 Rules and schedule >>>here. Entry form >>>here.

A. FLORICULTURE
AA. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
B. NOXIOUS WEEDS
C. FIELD CROPS
D. HORTICULTURE
E. NEEDLEWORK
F. CRAFTS
G. FINE ARTS
H. FOOD PRESERVATION
I. BAKED GOODS
J. SPECIAL CONTESTS

The Open Class Departments of the Garfield County Fair gives valley residents the opportunity to brag and say, "See what I can do!" Adults and children have the opportunity to enter exhibits in categories ranging from cake decorating to cut flowers, from home canning to wood carving. Exhibits are judged on their own merit by a professional judge and ribbons are awarded accordingly. First, second, and third place ribbons are awarded for each class if the articles deserve such merit. Premiums will be paid in each department as follows: grand champion - $10, reserve grand champion - $8, best of fair - $6, first place - $3, second place - $2, third place - $1.

OPEN CLASS ENTRY REGULATIONS:
1. All area residents are eligible to exhibit at the Garfield County Fair.
2. Each department has individual rules regarding age of entries.
3. All entries must be made by close of entry time. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
4. Classes may be created or combined at the discretion of the superintendent or judges.
5. No article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium.
6. Any articles not picked up during official check-out hours shall forfeit all premiums.
7. Each exhibitor may make no more than five entries in each section of each department but will be limited to no more than 2 premiums in any individual class.
8. Samples shown must be variety named.
9. Best of Fair ribbons will be given at the discretion of the judge.
10. 4-H club members and other youth are encouraged to enter in open classes.
11. The Garfield County Fair and its agents are not responsible for THEFT of or DAMAGE to exhibits.
12. ALL MAIN DEPARTMENTS WILL HAVE AGE DIVISIONS AS FOLLOWS:
DIVISION # DESCRIPTION

1 Challenged (Anyone with a physical or mental challenge that would affect the creation of the entry). (CH)
2 Golden – 80 Years old & Over (GO)
3 Senior Citizen - 65 – 79 years (SC)
4 Pre-school or Younger (PS)
5 KINDERGARTEN – EIGHTH GRADE (JR)
6 High School (HS)
7 Amateur (AM)
8 Advanced (AD)
9 Professional (PR)
13 Special Contests will have age divisions as stated in their individual rules.
14 Any adult exhibitor winning a premium must move up one category the following year.
15 Any exhibitor receiving more than $50 in premium money must fill out a W-9 form prior to receiving their premium money.

16. Exhibitors are encouraged to pre-enter by submitting their entry forms by postal service or email by August 1, 2009 to the Garfield County Extension Office. Computer printed entry tags will be available for pick-up on August 3, 2009 before 6 pm. Forms may be emailed to: garfield@ext.colostate.edu Forms may be mailed to: Garfield County Fair Entries, PO Box 1112 Rifle CO 81650

OPEN CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday, August 3rd
12:00 Noon – 6:00 p.m. - Entries accepted in all divisions. Fine Arts Entries MUST be entered during this time. Computer generated entry tags for all pre-entries available for pick-up.

Tuesday, August 4th
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Entries accepted for Needlework and Crafts
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Entries accepted for Floriculture, Floral Arrangements, Noxious Weeds, Field Crops, Horticulture, Baked Goods, & Food Preservation
12:00 Noon – Judging for Needlework and Crafts & Fine Arts

Wednesday, August 5th
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Entries accepted for Baked Goods
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Entries accepted for Food Preservation
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Entries accepted for Floriculture, Floral Arrangements, Noxious Weeds, Horticulture & Field Crops
9:00 a.m. – Judging begins for Baked Goods, Food Preservation Judging immediately following
11:30 a.m. – Judging begins for Floriculture, Floral Arrangements, Noxious Weeds, Horticulture & Field Crops

Thursday, August 6th
11:00 a.m. – Apple Pie Contest
12:00 Noon – Commissioner Cookie Jar

Sunday, August 9th
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Check Out Time – articles not picked up during official check-out hours shall forfeit all premiums.

SPECIAL CONTESTS - DEPT J

COMMISSIONERS’ COOKIE JAR CONTEST
Contest sponsored and judged by the Garfield County Commissioners. Entries accepted between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5th and between 8:00 AM and 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 6th in South Exhibit Hall. Judging begins at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 6, 2009.
SECTION 1 CLASS 101
Prizes: First - $40
Second - $20
Third - $15
GENERAL RULES
1. The cookie jar must be of at least one-half gallon capacity with a wide mouth. Preferably, the container and decorations are made out of recycled, food- safe materials suitable for use as a cookie jar.
2. Container must be filled and should contain a minimum of 3 varieties with a minimum of 1 dozen cookies per variety.
3. In addition to the cookie jar, place 3 cookies of each variety on a paper plate and cover with plastic wrap so that the judges may have easy access to the cookies for judging.
4. Class will be judged 50% on creativity of container and 50% on flavor, texture, and appearance of cookies.
5. Copyrighted characters, slogans, etc. are not allowed.
6. The cookie jar will remain on display at the Fairgrounds. Cookies will be removed from the jar and distributed to the employees of Garfield County.

APPLE PIE CONTEST
Entries accepted between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5th and between 8:00 AM and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 6th in South Exhibit Hall. Judging begins at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2009. All General Open Class and Baked Good rules apply.
SECTION 6
CLASS 600
Double Crust Apple Pie
Prizes: First - $25
Second - $15
Third - $10
CLASS 601
Crumb Crust Apple Pie
Prizes: First - $25
Second - $15
Third - $10

Awards presented immediately after judging. All pies will be sliced and sold to the public for $1.00 per slice donation immediately following the judging. The proceeds will go to the Open Class Department.

QUEEN/KING OF THE KITCHEN
Competitors must enter at least twelve (12) of the competitive Food Preservation and Baked Goods Divisions and place in ten (10). The Queen/King of the Kitchen Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows:
1st Place 3 Points
2nd Place 2 Points
3rd Place 1 Point
The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Queen/King of the Kitchen:
A rosette and $25

PRINCESS/PRINCE OF THE KITCHEN
To be eligible, an exhibitor must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2009. Competitors must enter at least nine (9) of the competitive Food Preservation and Baked Goods Divisions and place in seven (7). The Princess/Prince of the Kitchen Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows:
1st Place 3 Points
2nd Place 2 Points
3rd Place 1 Point
The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Princess/Prince of the Kitchen:
A rosette and $25

QUEEN/KING OF THE HOUSE
Competitors must enter at least twelve (12) of the competitive Needlework, Crafts, and Fine Arts Divisions and place in ten (10). The Queen/King of the House Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows:
1st Place 3 Points
2nd Place 2 Points
3rd Place 1 Point
The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Queen/King of the House:
A rosette and $25

PRINCESS/PRINCE OF THE HOUSE
To be eligible, an exhibitor must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2009. Competitors must enter at least nine (9) of the competitive Needlework, Crafts and Fine Arts Divisions and place in seven (7). The Princess/Prince of the Kitchen Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows:
1st Place 3 Points
2nd Place 2 Points
3rd Place 1 Point
The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Princess/Prince of the House:
A rosette and $25

QUEEN/KING OF THE YARD
Competitors must enter at least twelve (12) of the competitive Field Crops, Horticulture, Floriculture, Floral Arrangements and Noxious Weeds Divisions and place in ten (10). The Queen/King of the Yard Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows:
1st Place 3 Points
2nd Place 2 Points
3rd Place 1 Point
The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Queen/King of the Yard:
A rosette and $25

PRINCESS/PRINCE OF THE YARD
To be eligible, an exhibitor must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2009. Competitors must enter at least nine (9) of the competitive Field Crops, Horticulture, Floriculture, Floral Arrangements and Noxious Weeds Divisions and place in seven (7). The Princess/Prince of the Yard Award will be determined on the basis of total ribbon points won, with points to be counted as follows:
1st Place 3 Points
2nd Place 2 Points
3rd Place 1 Point
The Garfield County Fair offers the winning Princess/Prince of the Yard:
A rosette and $25

COMMUNITY COMPETITION

In the Community Competition, quality points will be awarded to the home community of the exhibitor of each placing exhibit. Points awarded will be 3 points for each first place, 2 points for each second place and 1 point for each third place received. The community with the highest total quality points will receive a rosette declaring it to be the “2009 Garfield County Fair Top Community”. In case of a tie, the community exhibiting the most Best of Fair entries shall be declared the winner.

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