4H

The Lincoln Agricultural Society proudly presents:

THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR

September 10 to 12, 2010

Niagara's Finest Agricultural Show Case

THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR - SEPTEMBER 10 TO 12, 2010

4H CLUBS

Fair Photographs are available here:

2010 4-H Club Work

Sponsored by

LINCOLN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

in co-operation with

Niagara Junior Farmer’s Association

North Niagara Federation of Agriculture, and

Ontario 4-H Council

Read the articles by Ann Marie Chechalk detailing the work of 4H with:

4H Discovery Days

The 4H Intercounty Dairy Show

The 4H - GO FOR THE GOLD competition.

4H advancement to the Royal!

Entry forms

WHY ARE 4-H CLUBS INVOLVED IN THE FAIR?

To supplement and encourage youth activities as organized by 4-H members and leaders in the Niagara area served by the Fair, by providing the opportunity for individual participation.
To improve the educational value of the Fair.
To develop new exhibitors for the future.
To stimulate the interest of a greater number of people in the Fair.

PROJECT AWARDS

The Ontario 4-H Council, Niagara North Federation of Agriculture, Niagara Junior Farmers Association, the Lincoln Agricultural Society, and local sponsoring organizations each provide support to the Club members under the direction of 4-H Club leaders. Tangible awards are presented to members completing their project.

OBJECTIVES OF LIVESTOCK CLUBS

To create interest among young people in the caring, feeding, and record keeping of livestock.
To better develop general knowledge of the evaluation and selection of livestock.
To encourage the adoption of better feeding and management methods of livestock.
To encourage the improvement of type and quality of livestock in the area.
To expose the marketing aspect to 4-H members.
To provide an opportunity for the Personal Development of 4-H members.

4-H GOAT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT (part of Goat Show)

Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:00 am

Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk

Class Description

2009 doe kid 4-H project confirmation
2008 doe kid confirmation
Novice goat showperson – ages 10-12
Novice goat showperson – ages 12-15
Junior goat showperson
Senior goat showperson
Grand champion goat showperson
Goat Club Special – exhibitors' showmanship prize donated by the Niagara Goat Club, “Not Just Kidding”

CHECHALK FAMILY SPECIAL Prize: $25 each

Novice Goat Show Person, Junior Goat Showperson, and Senior Goat Showperson

4-H RABBIT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT

Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10:00 am

Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk

Class Description

Confirmation of all Rabbits
Novice Showmanship
Junior Showmanship
Senior Showmanship
Grand Champion Showperson

TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIAL Prize: $25 Gift Certificate to Grand Champion Showperson.

4-H SHEEP CLUB ACHIEVEMENT (part of Sheep Show)

Sunday, September 13, 2009 2 pm

Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk

Class Description

Novice Showman
Junior Showman
Senior Showman
Grand Champion Showman – chosen from 1st and 2nd place finishes of first 3 classes.

4-H INTER-COUNTY DAIRY CALF SHOW

Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 11 am

RULES:

Exhibitors must be members of a 4-H Calf Club organized in 2008 and show their 2009 4-H project calf.
Entries to be received by August 15, 2009.
All exhibits must be on the grounds by 8 am. 4-H members will receive a meal tickets, courtesy of the Lincoln Agricultural Society. 4-H members must enter by the West Avenue entrance only.
The Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage or accident to any person or property on the grounds during the Fair.
All animals must meet health standards of the Fair.
The Committee reserves the right to adjust classes according of the entries received.
Classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 judged on a group basis.

Prize money: Group A - $20, Group B - $17, Group C - $15

Class 11 & 19A - 1st - $20, 2nd - $16, 3rd - $14, 4th - 12, all others $10

Class Description

Novice Show Person, open to 4-H members who are 10 – 11 yrs of age before Jan1/08
Junior Show Person, open to 4-H members who are 12 – 14 yrs of age before Jan 1/08
Senior Show Person, open to 4-H members who are 15 – 21 yrs of age before Jan 1/08
Grand Champion Show Person, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive rosettes
Junior Heifer, born Mar 1/09 – May 31/09
Intermediate Heifer, born Dec 1/07 - Feb 29/09
Senior Heifer, born Sept 1/07 - Nov 30/08
Summer Yearling, born Jun 1/07 – Aug 31/08
Junior Yearling, born Mar 1/07 – May 31/08
Grand Champion Calf, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive rosettes
Group of four calves, must be from the same 4-H club and be entered by the club leader. Limited to one entry per club.

TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIAL Prize: $25 Gift Certificates

Novice Show Person, Junior Show Person, and Senior Show Person

SPECIALS

Freurehaven Farms Award (Gerald Freure and Sons, R.R.#3, Wellandport) to the Grand Champion Calf
Grassiedale Holsteins Award (John McDougall and Family, Grassie) to the Grand Champion Showperson
Nello Romagnoli Auction Services, Smithville, to the top Group of Four Calves

4-H INTER-COUNTY BEEF SHOW

Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 11 am

Class Description

Open to 4-H Beef Junior Steers born Jan 1/09 – Mar 31/09
Open to 4-H Beef Senior Steers born Apr 1/08 – Dec 31/08
Open to 4-H Beef Junior Heifers born Apr 1/09 – May 31/09
Open to 4-H Beef Senior Heifers born Jan 1/09 – Mar 31/09
Open to 4-H Beef Junior Yearlings born Apr 1/08 to Dec 31/08
Open to 4-H Beef Senior Yearlings born Jan 1/08 to Mar 31/08
Champion Beef Steer, open to Classes 1 & 2. Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes.
Champion Beef Heifer, open to Classes 3 to 6Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes. The David Johnson Memorial Award is presented to the Champion Heifer.
Novice Beef Show Person, open to 1st year 4-H Beef Club members.
Junior Beef Show Person, open to Beef members 14 yrs and under before Jan 1/09.
Senior Beef Show Person, open to Beef members 15 to 21 yrs of age before Jan 1/09. Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes.
Grand Champion Beef Show Person, open to 1st & 2nd placed show Person in Novice, Junior, and Senior Beef Show Person Classes. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive Rosettes.
Group of four calves, must be from same 4-H club and be entered by club leader. Limited to one entry per club.

TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIAL Prize: $25 Gift Certificates

To Grand Champion Beef Showperson

HERDSMAN COMPETITION

Saturday, September 12, 2009 (Dairy) « Sunday, September 13, 2009 (Beef)

Open to all 4-H Clubs entered in the Inter-county Show. Judging will take place from 11 am until the conclusion of the show. Prizes:1st - $20, 2nd - $16, 3rd - $14 plus a special Rosette all presented by Lincoln Agricultural Society to the winning Club.

General appearance & eye appeal........20
Club name & 4-H exhibit cards............. .15
Courtesy of attendants..............................15
Neatness.....................................................20
Grooming of animals................................10
General information about 4-H...............20
Total points..............................................100

4-H EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS

Open to 4-H Clubs and Junior Farmers in the Region of Niagara who participated in the programs since September 1, 2008.
Each club may place only one exhibit at any Fair in any one year.
Exhibitors may be from any 4-H project taken since September 1, 2008.
No entry fee is required.
Club name shall be used in the display.
Display should be set up by club members.
Exhibits will be evaluated and given ribbons for Groups A, B and C. each club will receive $15.00 for entering. The best overall exhibit will receive an additional $5.00.
All exhibits are to be set up in the designated area on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 to 9 pm. Table space for each display (3’ x 4’) will be available. Exhibits must remain on display until 5 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2009. at which time a designated member must pick up the display (between 5 and 7pm).
The Lincoln Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.

	The Lincoln Agricultural Society proudly presents: THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR September 10 to 12, 2010 Niagara's Finest Agricultural Show Case
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	THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR - SEPTEMBER 10 TO 12, 2010
	Go to important 4H information by By Ann Marie Chechalk 4H CLUBS

	Fair Photographs are available here:
	2010 4-H Club Work Sponsored by LINCOLN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY in co-operation with Niagara Junior Farmer’s Association North Niagara Federation of Agriculture, and Ontario 4-H Council

	Read the articles by Ann Marie Chechalk detailing the work of 4H with:

	4H Discovery Days

	The 4H Intercounty Dairy Show

	The 4H - GO FOR THE GOLD competition.

	4H advancement to the Royal!

	Entry forms
	WHY ARE 4-H CLUBS INVOLVED IN THE FAIR? To supplement and encourage youth activities as organized by 4-H members and leaders in the Niagara area served by the Fair, by providing the opportunity for individual participation. To improve the educational value of the Fair. To develop new exhibitors for the future. To stimulate the interest of a greater number of people in the Fair.
	PROJECT AWARDS The Ontario 4-H Council, Niagara North Federation of Agriculture, Niagara Junior Farmers Association, the Lincoln Agricultural Society, and local sponsoring organizations each provide support to the Club members under the direction of 4-H Club leaders. Tangible awards are presented to members completing their project.
	OBJECTIVES OF LIVESTOCK CLUBS To create interest among young people in the caring, feeding, and record keeping of livestock. To better develop general knowledge of the evaluation and selection of livestock. To encourage the adoption of better feeding and management methods of livestock. To encourage the improvement of type and quality of livestock in the area. To expose the marketing aspect to 4-H members. To provide an opportunity for the Personal Development of 4-H members.
	4-H GOAT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT (part of Goat Show) Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:00 am Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk
	Class Description 2009 doe kid 4-H project confirmation 2008 doe kid confirmation Novice goat showperson – ages 10-12 Novice goat showperson – ages 12-15 Junior goat showperson Senior goat showperson Grand champion goat showperson Goat Club Special – exhibitors' showmanship prize donated by the Niagara Goat Club, “Not Just Kidding” CHECHALK FAMILY SPECIAL Prize: $25 each Novice Goat Show Person, Junior Goat Showperson, and Senior Goat Showperson

	4-H RABBIT CLUB ACHIEVEMENT Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10:00 am Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk
	Class Description Confirmation of all Rabbits Novice Showmanship Junior Showmanship Senior Showmanship Grand Champion Showperson TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIAL Prize: $25 Gift Certificate to Grand Champion Showperson.
	4-H SHEEP CLUB ACHIEVEMENT (part of Sheep Show) Sunday, September 13, 2009 2 pm Leader: Ann Marie Chechalk
	Class Description Novice Showman Junior Showman Senior Showman Grand Champion Showman – chosen from 1st and 2nd place finishes of first 3 classes.

	4-H INTER-COUNTY DAIRY CALF SHOW Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 11 am
	RULES: Exhibitors must be members of a 4-H Calf Club organized in 2008 and show their 2009 4-H project calf. Entries to be received by August 15, 2009. All exhibits must be on the grounds by 8 am. 4-H members will receive a meal tickets, courtesy of the Lincoln Agricultural Society. 4-H members must enter by the West Avenue entrance only. The Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage or accident to any person or property on the grounds during the Fair. All animals must meet health standards of the Fair. The Committee reserves the right to adjust classes according of the entries received. Classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 judged on a group basis.
	Prize money: Group A - $20, Group B - $17, Group C - $15 Class 11 & 19A - 1st - $20, 2nd - $16, 3rd - $14, 4th - 12, all others $10 Class Description Novice Show Person, open to 4-H members who are 10 – 11 yrs of age before Jan1/08 Junior Show Person, open to 4-H members who are 12 – 14 yrs of age before Jan 1/08 Senior Show Person, open to 4-H members who are 15 – 21 yrs of age before Jan 1/08 Grand Champion Show Person, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive rosettes Junior Heifer, born Mar 1/09 – May 31/09 Intermediate Heifer, born Dec 1/07 - Feb 29/09 Senior Heifer, born Sept 1/07 - Nov 30/08 Summer Yearling, born Jun 1/07 – Aug 31/08 Junior Yearling, born Mar 1/07 – May 31/08 Grand Champion Calf, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive rosettes Group of four calves, must be from the same 4-H club and be entered by the club leader. Limited to one entry per club.
	TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIAL Prize: $25 Gift Certificates Novice Show Person, Junior Show Person, and Senior Show Person SPECIALS Freurehaven Farms Award (Gerald Freure and Sons, R.R.#3, Wellandport) to the Grand Champion Calf Grassiedale Holsteins Award (John McDougall and Family, Grassie) to the Grand Champion Showperson Nello Romagnoli Auction Services, Smithville, to the top Group of Four Calves

	4-H INTER-COUNTY BEEF SHOW Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 11 am
	Class Description Open to 4-H Beef Junior Steers born Jan 1/09 – Mar 31/09 Open to 4-H Beef Senior Steers born Apr 1/08 – Dec 31/08 Open to 4-H Beef Junior Heifers born Apr 1/09 – May 31/09 Open to 4-H Beef Senior Heifers born Jan 1/09 – Mar 31/09 Open to 4-H Beef Junior Yearlings born Apr 1/08 to Dec 31/08 Open to 4-H Beef Senior Yearlings born Jan 1/08 to Mar 31/08 Champion Beef Steer, open to Classes 1 & 2. Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes. Champion Beef Heifer, open to Classes 3 to 6Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes. The David Johnson Memorial Award is presented to the Champion Heifer. Novice Beef Show Person, open to 1st year 4-H Beef Club members. Junior Beef Show Person, open to Beef members 14 yrs and under before Jan 1/09. Senior Beef Show Person, open to Beef members 15 to 21 yrs of age before Jan 1/09. Champion and Reserve Champion receive Rosettes. Grand Champion Beef Show Person, open to 1st & 2nd placed show Person in Novice, Junior, and Senior Beef Show Person Classes. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive Rosettes. Group of four calves, must be from same 4-H club and be entered by club leader. Limited to one entry per club.
	TSC, GRIMSBY SPECIAL Prize: $25 Gift Certificates To Grand Champion Beef Showperson
	HERDSMAN COMPETITION Saturday, September 12, 2009 (Dairy) « Sunday, September 13, 2009 (Beef)
	Open to all 4-H Clubs entered in the Inter-county Show. Judging will take place from 11 am until the conclusion of the show. Prizes:1st - $20, 2nd - $16, 3rd - $14 plus a special Rosette all presented by Lincoln Agricultural Society to the winning Club. General appearance & eye appeal........20 Club name & 4-H exhibit cards............. .15 Courtesy of attendants..............................15 Neatness.....................................................20 Grooming of animals................................10 General information about 4-H...............20 Total points..............................................100
	4-H EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
	Open to 4-H Clubs and Junior Farmers in the Region of Niagara who participated in the programs since September 1, 2008. Each club may place only one exhibit at any Fair in any one year. Exhibitors may be from any 4-H project taken since September 1, 2008. No entry fee is required. Club name shall be used in the display. Display should be set up by club members. Exhibits will be evaluated and given ribbons for Groups A, B and C. each club will receive $15.00 for entering. The best overall exhibit will receive an additional $5.00. All exhibits are to be set up in the designated area on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 to 9 pm. Table space for each display (3’ x 4’) will be available. Exhibits must remain on display until 5 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2009. at which time a designated member must pick up the display (between 5 and 7pm). The Lincoln Agricultural Society is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.