The NRI 4-H Fair
	At Foster Old Home Days
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Animal Exhibits Dairy, Rabbits, Sheep, Beef, Dairy Goats, Poultry, and Swine Exhibits (No Working Steer Show) All 4-H animal exhibitors MUST participate in their respective showmanship classes, and adhere to the revised animal health regulations listed in the RI 4-H Exhibits Guidelines. 4-H Livestock Shows will follow the RI 4-H Exhibits Guidelines for 2008, unless stated. Livestock Arrival: Friday, July 25th, 4-8:00 PM. Livestock Release: Sunday, July 27th, 6:00 PM, after all areas are cleaned. Bedding/Feed: Sheep, dairy, beef, dairy goat, and swine exhibitors will provide their own bedding and feed. Rabbits will be fed by the Rabbit Show Chairperson; exhibitors must bring their own feed and water dishes. SHOW SPECIFICS FOR Rabbits, Beef, Dairy Goats, Swine: 4-H Rabbit Show: All 4-H Rabbit Exhibitors will participate in both the (1) Rabbit Quiz and (2) Rabbit Showmanship. These events will be scored as separate events. 4-H Beef Show: No-Fit Showmanship class this year. 4-H Dairy Goats: Separate Fitting and Showmanship classes. Cloverleaf Division (see sheep description) New **** ANIMAL EXHIBITORS****New A written knowledge quiz will be given for exhibitors in Swine, Sheep, Rabbit and Dairy Goat Areas. This is a great opportunity to find out how much you know about your animal. The quiz will be given upon arrival on Friday. SHOW SPECIFICS FOR Sheep: 4-H Sheep Show: Fitting and Showmanship, Open Cloverleaf Division (not a 4-H Class): Youth under 7 approved by the Show Chair. No premiums will be awarded in the Cloverleaf Division. Cloverleaf exhibitors must be accompanied by a parent, adult volunteer or 4-H Junior Leader in the show ring. Sheep Leadline class brought back this year. Sheep exhibitors will participate in a Sheep written quiz this year. No Costume Class or Blocking Workshop this year. The RI Sheep Cooperative will award each 4-H Sheep Exhibitor at Foster Old Home Days and the Southern RI 4-H Fair a $10.00 Encouragement Award. These awards will be given out at the completion of each Showmanship Class. SHOW SPECIFICS FOR Dog: OPEN DOG SHOW - Friday, July 25, 2008 7:00 PM Pre-Registration: Friday, July 25th, 5:30-6:30 PM *Fee: $3.00 per class - this will be donated to local animal shelters in Scituate and Glocester. Classes: 1. Obstacle Course 2. Costume - Dress up your pet in costume. You may also dress up! 3. Obedience Class (Including a special Police Dog Demonstration!) 4. Tricks - Who can do the best trick! Rules: 1. Pets should be healthy. 2. Pets should be on leashes or in pet carriers at all times. 3. Pets should be clean. 4. Keep your pet away from other pets. 5. Do not leave pets unattended. 6. Do not bring unfriendly pets. 7. Make sure your pet has water. 8. Clean up after your pet. 9. Dogs must have rabies shot NRI 4-H Clubs and the Foster Old Home Days Committee are not responsible for any lost or harmed pets, or injury to exhibitors. Overnight Supervision of Livestock 4-H Fair Livestock Show Superintendents may designate an adult as overnight supervisor to maintain security for their livestock section. 4-H Exhibitors with animals may stay overnight with these designated adults or an adult family member, camper space permitting. There are 6 spaces designated for 4-H Campers at Foster Old Home Days. Preference will be given to 4-H Show Superintendents and their families. All Campers must be registered with Bill Jones (397-3269) by July 16th. All campers must be self-supporting units; there are NO water or electric hookups on the grounds. All campers housing 4-H Exhibitors need an adult chaperon. A list of all individuals staying on the grounds must be given to Bill Jones by 8:00 PM on July 25th. Campers will be assigned spaces by the Foster Old Home Days Committee. Campers should be brought to the fairgrounds preferably on Thursday night, July 24th, after 6:30 PM, but no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, July 25th. Stock trailers may not be left on the grounds at any time. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the grounds. Curfew is when the Foster Old Home Days Committee shuts down the lights following the last show or event on each night. At that time, all overnighters must be in their camper area.