RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. People, other (showing action, candid, etc.)
3. Scenic with water
4. Scenic without water
5. Sunsets/Sunrises (with or without water)
6. Flowers, plants, and trees
7. Animals - farm (cows, pigs, horses, etc.)
8. Animals – nonfarm (cats, dogs etc.)
9. Shadows
10. Architecture
11. Still life
12. 4-H in Action - any photo of a 4-H activity, with 4-Her(s)
13. Camp Marshall in Action
14. Friendship
15. Farm Implements
16. Sequence of prints. Must visually tell a story through 3 to 10 prints. Maximum size, including mat, 36" x 48." Title on front of mat.
17. Spiders or insects in their natural environment.
18. Textures in Nature
19. Night Shots
20. Any other not listed in above classes. Photos meeting requirements of other classes will NOT be judged in the "any other" class.

BEEF FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
X5 Novice - Any boy or girl with no showmanship experience prior to this year's Fair season but at least 9 years old as of Jan. 1st of the current year.v X4 Junior - Any boy or girl who was 9 but under 14 years of age as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X2 Senior - Any boy or girl 14 years of age or older as of Jan. 1 of the current year.

The winner in each class will compete for Champion Showman.

CLASSES FOR ALL BEEF BREEDS
(A) Purebred Angus, (B) Purebred Hereford,
(E) Dairy Beef Cross.

Heifers, Steers by age classification.
1. Junior Calf - Born Jan. 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008.
2. Senior Calf - Born Sept. 1, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2007.
3. Junior Yearling - Born Mar. 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2007.
4. Senior Yearling - Born Sept. 1, 2006 to Feb. 27, 2007.
5. Aged - Born before Sept. 1, 2006.
6. Cow & Calf - Ribbons only

Classes 1 & 2, 3 & 4, to be combined if less than THREE entries per class.

SPECIAL AWARDS: A Rosette will be given for the best Dairy-Beef Cross, and a State Rosette for the best Purebred. Trophies will be announced the day of the Fair.

RULES:
Classes for: (A) Alpine, (B) LaMancha, (C) Oberhasli, (D) Nubian, (E) Saanen, (F) Toggenburg, (G) Recorded Grade & Grade.
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. Exhibitor must have owned/leased and cared for his/her animals since April 30th of the current year.
3. An exhibitor may enter no more than two animals in a class. Other 4-Her showing animal must also be in uniform.
4. All animals must be vaccinated for shipping fever and other respiratory disorders as recommended by your veterinarian.
6. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

DAIRY FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
Holly Shaw – 508-476-2123
X5 Novice - Any boy or girl, at least 9 years of age as of Jan 1 of the current year with no showmanship experience prior to this year's Fair Season.
X4 Junior - Any boy or girl with previous showmanship experience and who was 9 but under 13 years of age as of Jan 1 of the current year.
X3 Intermediate - Any boy or girl with previous experience and who was 13 but under 16 years of age as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X2 Senior - Any boy or girl with previous showmanship experience and who was 16 years of age or older as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X1 Advanced - Any former 1st place Senior Showmanship winner, including this year.

Order of classes will be Advanced, Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Novice. Winner in each class will compete for Champion Showman. The appearance of the showman, as well as his/her ability, and the appearance and behavior of his animal will be considered. Classes with 12 or more contestants may be divided into 2 groups at the discretion of the judge.

SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies will be awarded for all five classes and one for the Champion Showman.

CLASSES FOR ALL DAIRY BREEDS
(A) Ayrshires, (B) Brown Swiss, (C) Guernseys, (D) Holsteins, (E) Jerseys, (F) Milking Shorthorns, (G) Grade.

1. Junior Heifer Calf - Born March 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008.
2. Intermediate Heifer Calf - Born Dec. 1, 2007 to Feb. 27, 2008.
3. Senior Heifer Calf - Born Sept. 1, 2007 to Nov. 30, 2007.
4. Junior Yearling Heifer - Born March 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2007.
5. Senior Yearling Heifer - Born Sept. 1, 2006 to Feb. 27, 2007.
*Junior Champion
6. Two Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2005 to Aug. 31, 2006.
7. Three Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
8. Four Year Old - Born Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
9. Aged Cow - Born before Sept. 1, 2003
*Senior Champion
*Grand Champion
10. * Herd-owned by one individual or members of the same family: (3 animals)
11. * Club Herds: (4 animals) 5 people are allowed in the ring, one for each animal, and one to set up herd.
*Ribbons Only

Classes 1,2,3 to be combined if less than three entries per class. Classes 6 and 7 to be combined if less than three entries per class. Classes 8 and 9 to be combined if less than three entries per class.

SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies will be announced the day of the Fair.

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. All animals shall be handled only by their owners. Exhibitors must bring their own animals to and from the show table. Nobody else will be allowed to touch, care for, or otherwise come in contact with your animal.
3. All Exhibitors are responsible for cage cleaning, watering, and feeding for their animals.
4. Food, water, cages, and containers must be furnished by the exhibitor.
5. All animals exhibited must be at least 3 months of age.
7. Entries must be pre-registered. Please use the Rabbit entry form at the back of the book.

Cloverbud Cavy Show: (Ribbons Only)
1. Cloverbuds must check their cavies in between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
2. The cloverbud workshop will be held in conjunction with the cloverbud rabbit workshop at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
3. Cloverbud ribbons will be awarded.
4. Cavies must stay in place until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Pet and Pedigreed Cavy Show:
1. Open to all Junior and Senior exhibitors. v 2. Cavies must be checked in between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
3. Pedigreed classes will be judged in accordance with the American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection. Pet classes will be judged according to condition, cleanliness, grooming, and temperament.
4. All animals entered in a pedigreed class must be permanently ear-marked. This service will not be provided at the fair. Contact the commodity chairperson at least 3 weeks prior to the fair if you need an ear tag for your cavy.
5. Judging will be held in conjunction with the rabbit show at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
6. Animals must remain in place until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday but may remain until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
7. Cavy showmanship will be combined with Rabbit Showmanship. (Check under Rabbit commodity rules for information on classes).

CLASSES:
Pedigreed animals will be placed in classes according to the American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection.
CA1. Pedigreed Senior Boar
CA2. Pedigreed Senior Sow (over 30 ounces)
CA3. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Boar
CA4. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Sow (under 30 ounces)
CA5. Pedigreed Junior Boar
CA6. Pedigreed Junior Sow (22 ounces and under)
CA7. Pet
Exhibitor may show two cavies in a class. (No more than ten cavies total per exhibitor)

The following information must be on the pre-entry form for ALL cavies entered:
1. Breed. If unknown, enter "pet".
2. Age or class of animal.
3. Sex of animal.
4. Color or variety of animal.
5. Ear-number, if pedigreed.

SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies and ribbons will be announced at the fair.

The Dog Show is open to all youth and adults both 4-H members and non-members.

Entry Fee - $2 per animal
Premiums: 1st - 10; 2nd - 8; 3rd - 6; 4th - 4; 5th - 2

RULES:
Classes for (A) Alpine, (B) LaMancha, (C) Oberhasli, (D) Nubian, (E) Saanen, (F) Toggenburg, (G) Recorded Grade & Grade.
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. No Horned Animals.
3. An exhibitor may enter no more than 2 animals in a class.
4. Tattoos or permanent means of identification required.
5. All goats shown in group classes must also be shown in individual classes.
6. All animals must be owned/leased by exhibitor on or before June 1 of current year.
7. All animal ages are as of date of the Fair.
8. All animals must register with the commodity Chairperson at 9 a.m. Sunday. Health and registration papers will be checked by a Commodity representative at this time.
9. All animals are required to stay on the grounds until 4 p.m. Sunday.
10. White shirt with 4-H emblem, beige or white pants, and appropriate footwear (no sandals or open toed shoes) must be worn.
11. Stalls must be cleaned before leaving grounds or the exhibitors premiums may be forfeited in order to cover the cost of cleaning.
12. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

DAIRY GOAT FITTING
X1. Senior - 14 to 18 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X2. Junior - 9 to 13 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X3. Novice - At least 9 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year with no showmanship experience prior to this year's Fair season
X4. Cloverbud

SPECIAL AWARD: Fitting Champion

DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Y1. Senior
Y2. Junior
Y3. Novice
Y4. Cloverbud

SPECIAL AWARD: Showmanship Champion

BREED CLASSES 1. Kids 1-6 Months
2. Kids 6-12 Months
3. Dry Yearling over 1 year and under 2 years
4. Milkers 1-3 years
5. Milkers 3-5 years
6. Milkers 5 years or more

SPECIAL AWARD: Best of Breed

SPECIALITY CLASSES:
7. Produce of Dam – two does from same dam (Dam must be named)
8. Get of Sire – three does produced by the same sire (Sire must be named)
9. Dam and Daughter
10. Herd – three animals owned by same individual or family at least one in milk
11. Pet Weather

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. An exhibitor may enter no more than 2 animals in a class.
3. Tattoos or permanent means of identification required.
4. All animals must be owned/leased by exhibitor on or before June 1 of current year.
5. White shirt with 4-H emblem, beige or white pants, and appropriate footwear ( no sandals or open toes shoes) must be worn.
6. Fitting and Showmanship is mandatory for all exhibitors. v 7. All animal ages are as of date of the Fair.
8. All animals must register with the commodity Chairperson at 9 a.m. Sunday. Health and registration papers will be checked by a Commodity representative at this time.
9. All animals are required to stay on the grounds until 4 p.m. Sunday, or the end of the show, whichever is later.
10. Leased animals are allowed pursuant to the requirements and conditions of the Massachusetts 4-H Leasing Program.
11. Stalls must be cleaned before leaving grounds or the exhibitors premiums may be forfeited in order to cover the cost of cleaning.
12. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS
X2. Senior - 14 to 18 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X4. Junior - 9 to 13 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year.
X5. Novice - At least 9 years old as of Jan. 1 of the current year with no showmanship experience prior to this year's Fair season.

BREED CLASSES:
A1. Wethers
a. 1 month to 1 year
b. 1 year and older
A2. Baby doe kid - one month to 3 months
A3. Junior doe kid - 3 to 6 months
A4. Senior doe kid - 6 months to 1 year
A5. Dry yearling - 12 to 24 months
A6. Yearling doe (freshened) - 12 to 24 months or younger
A7. Doe - 2 to 3 years
A8. Mature doe - 3 years and older
A9. Buck kid 1-6 months

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. All animals will be on grounds and ready by 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Animals may come the night before if arrangements are made in advance.
3. Pre-entry is required.
4. Age groupings will meet General Livestock Rules. Cloverbuds must have an adult escort whenever their animals leave the pens.
5. Animals must be registered in the exhibitors name, or have a lease agreement per Massachusetts 4-H Leasing Program.
5. Health papers in accordance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements must be presented before animals are unloaded
6. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

CLASSES:
A1. Public Relations Class - Class designed to challenge animal and handler in situations they may encounter when out introducing themselves to a larger public.
A2. Obstacle Course - Class designed to challenge animal and handler in situations they might encounter when on a hike or even on a normal farm. Situations that an animal may interpret as difficult or challenging.
A3. Costume Parade - To be held only if time and weather permit. A prize for best costume and presentation behavior will be awarded. (Ribbons Only)
A4. Packing Class - To be held only if time and weather permit. (Ribbons Only)
X1. Showmanship Contest - to be judged on the working partnership that the showman and llama exhibit while completing the movements and pattern requested by the judge and presenting the llama to its best advantage.

SPECIAL AWARDS: an overall Champion Handler Award will be presented to the exhibitor that has shown the most consistent understanding and excellence throughout the day.

GENERAL SHOW RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. All animals shall be handled only by their owners. Exhibitors must bring their own animals to and from the show table. Nobody else will be allowed to touch, care for, or otherwise come in contact with your animal.
3. All Exhibitors are responsible for cage cleaning, watering, and feeding for their animals. Food and water containers must be furnished by the exhibitor.
4. All animals must be at least 3 months of age.
5. Entries must be pre-registered. Please use the Rabbit entry form at the back of the book.
6. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

Cloverbud Rabbit Show:
(Cloverbud Ribbons Only)
1. Cloverbuds must check their rabbits in between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The cloverbud workshop will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
2. The Cloverbud Rabbit Show will consist of a workshop, where 4-H leaders and older rabbit 4-Her's will work with the cloverbuds to "judge" the cloverbuds' rabbits. Cloverbuds will learn how to participate in Showmanship, and what judges are looking for when judging rabbits. This will be a hands-on participatory event.
3. Only Cloverbud ribbons will be awarded.
4. Rabbits must stay in place until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Pet and Pedigreed Rabbit Show
1. Open to all Junior and Senior exhibitors.
2. Rabbits must be checked in between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.v 3. Showmanship is mandatory for all rabbit exhibitors and will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Pedigreed classes will be judged in accordance with the American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection. Any rabbit disqualified per the ARBA standard will be allowed to move into pet class.v 4. Pet classes will be judged according to condition, cleanliness, grooming, and temperament and will only be placed down to 5th place. Classes to be set at the discretion of the Commodity chair at the time of judging.
5. All animals entered in a pedigreed class must be permanently ear-marked. This service will not be provided at the fair. Contact the commodity chair at least 3 weeks before the fair if you need your rabbit tattoed. (Contact by August 1 if you are interested in attending a tatto workshop in August.)
6. Judging will start at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Pedigreed rabbits will be judged first, then pets.
7. Animals must remain in place until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

CLASSES
A1. Pedigreed Senior Buck
A2. Pedigreed Senior Doe
A3. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Buck
A4. Pedigreed Intermediate (6-8) Doe
A5. Pedigreed Junior Buck
A6. Pedigreed Junior Doe
A7 Pet
F-1 White normal colored fur
F-2 White Rex fur, colored rex fur
F-3 White Satin Fur
F-4 White Angora Wool
F-5 Colored Angora Wool
F-6 Colored Satin Furn
Exhibitor may show two rabbits in a class. (No more than ten rabbits total per exhibitor)

The following information must be on the pre-entry form for ALL rabbits entered:
1. Breed. If unknown, enter "pet".
2. Age or age class of animal.
3. Sex of animal.
4. Color or variety of animal.v 5. Ear-number, if pedigreed.
6. Place a check mark under fur class if animal is being entered in fur class. (See entry fee rules.)
7. Please note your showmanship class on the form after you have listed your rabbits. (NOTE: Showmanship is mandatory for all exhibitors.)

RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES:
X2. Senior - 15 to 18 years old as of Jan 1st of the current year.
X3 Intermediate - Ages 12-14 as of January 1 of the current year.
X4. Junior - 9 to 11 years old as of Jan. 1st of the current year.
X5. Novice - At least 9 years old as of Jan 1st of the current year with no showmanship experience prior to this year's fair.
X6. Pet- This class is for exhibitors who have pet rabbits only. If you are showing a rabbit in a breed class, you cannot do pet showmanship, you must do Senior, Intermediate, Junior, or Novice Showmanship. If you have only a pet rabbit and would like to enter in one of the other showmanship classes you may do so instead of Pet Showmanship.

SPECIAL AWARDS: Trophies and ribbons will be announced at the fair.

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.v 2. All animals must be owned/leased by exhibitor as of June 1 of the current year.
3. An exhibitor may enter two animals in a class.
4. Individual sheep may compete in no more than one class, except group classes. All sheep shown in group classes must be shown in individual classes.
5. Aged ewes must have raised a lamb born on or after September 1 of the previous year.
6. Lambs must not show yearling teeth.
7. Market lambs must be clean shorn or not have more than 1/4" wool.
8. All animals are required to stay on the grounds until 4 p. m. Saturday, or the end of the show, whichever is later.
8. Stalls must be cleaned before leaving grounds or the exhibitors premiums may be forfeited in order to cover the cost of cleaning.
9. ALL sheep shown must be washed & fitted for show.
10. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

CLASSES:

FITTING & SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTS
X2. Senior - 14-18 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
X4. Junior - 9-13 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
X5. Novice - 1st year showing and 9 years of age as of Jan. 1 of current year.

Y. JUDGING CONTEST
BREED CLASSES: Meat breeds - M & Wool (Fleece) breeds - N
1. Ewe Lamb (under 1 year)
2. Yearling Ewe (1 year and under 2)
4. Aged Ewe (over 2 years)
5. Ram Lamb (under 1 year)
7. Yearling Ram
9. Flock: 1 Ram and 3 Ewes of different ages
11. Pair of Ewe Lambs
12. Pair of Ram Lambs
13. Pair of Yearling Ewes
14. Ewe and Lamb (bred by exhibitor)

MARKET LAMBS: All lambs will be Market and cannot be shown in Purebred classes.
M1. Light weight
M2. Medium weight
M3. Heavy weight
M4. Pair market Lambs - to consist of two lambs from the same weight category.

SPECIAL CLASSES -
S1. Lead line. Contestants are to dress stylishly in wool clothing and lead a well groomed animal. This is a premium paid class.

S2. BLOCKING CONTEST
Premiums: 1st-12, 2nd-10, 3rd -8, 4th-6, 5th-6
Senior - 14-18 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
Junior - 9-13 as of Jan. 1 of current year.
Novice - 1st year showing and 9 years of age as of Jan. 1 of current year.

RULES:
1. No electric shears.
2. 45 minute time limit
3. Sheep can be washed, but must have at least 1 inch of fleece that is not fitted.
4. Sheep used for contest need not be owned by exhibitor.

SPECIAL EVENT - (Ribbons Only)
Poster Contest - These are to be an educational, focus on a sheep topic, and will be displayed to the public in the sheep area.

SPECIAL AWARDS: State Rosette will be given to the Best individual Sheep bred by an exhibitor. A Rosette will be given to the Best Ram and Best Ewe. A Good Shepherd Award will be given also.

RULES:
1. All General Rules, Livestock Division Rules, and Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
2. Any exhibit will be judged.
3. Exhibitors must provide their own bedding.

Fitting and Showmanship Contest.
Classes will be set up at time of fair.