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12MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRGeneral Rules and Regulations1. T he Mississippi State Fair reserves to itself the sole and absolute right to construe its ownrules and regulations and to determine all matters and differences in regard thereof, fromwhich there is no appeal.2. G eneral Rules shall take precedent over Department rules in case of conflict.ENTRIES AND EXHIBITORS3. A ll entries must be made on regular entry blanks furnished by the Mississippi State Fairand filed with the secretary.4. No animal or article will be entitled to a place on the fairgrounds until proper entry thereofshall have been made. Every entry must be made in the name of the bona fide owner at thetime of entry.5. For arrival and departure time of exhibits, see schedule of events.6. E xhibitors will be required to keep their spaces in a clean condition, and see that theirexhibits have personal attention, and at the close of the fair take entire charge thereof.7. E xhibitors of livestock must exercise due discretion in regard to the animals they areexhibiting, whether in the ring, stall or pen; and assume all responsibility for any damagecaused by their animals. They must exhibit and parade their animals in the ring providedfor that purpose at the discretion of the Superintendent.8. A ny owner, or exhibitor, or persons, exhibiting animals or articles and who publicly expressdisapproval, in the show ring or on the grounds, of the decision of the Judge or Judges,or who by act or interference shall be guilty of conduct unbecoming an exhibitor, may bedisqualified and be requested to remove themselves and their exhibits from the grounds.They may not be permitted to compete for premiums at future state fairs.PREMIUMS AND AWARDS9. T he awarding of premiums at the fair shall be confined to entries named in the premiumlist, and new classes shall not be added.10. W HERE THERE IS NO COMPETITION BETWEEN EXHIBITORS, ONLY ONEPREMIUM SHALL BE AWARDED. The premium to be paid and the ribbons to be placedon the exhibit are to be left to the discretion of the Judge. Merit of the exhibit is to be thedetermining factor. No animal or article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium.Merit must exist.11. P remium checks will be mailed by the fair to winning exhibitors, according to books signedby Judges and Superintendents, as soon as possible after the close of the fair.12. N O PREMIUMS WILL BE PAID IF EXHIBITS ARE REMOVED BEFORE STATEDTIME OF RELEASE.13. Premium checks not cashed within 90 days will be void.

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR1314. A ny judge may demand proof of age of any animal where a doubt exists and awards ofpremiums will be withheld until satisfactory proof of age is given.15. T he Judge and Superintendent of the department shall sign each award book immediatelyafter all awards have been made.16. T he Superintendents of the respective departments of the exposition shall have supervisionand direction of all exhibits or exhibitions during the fair.PROTESTS17. A ll protests must be made on an official protest form available at the livestock manager’sshow office. Protests must be made and signed by the person(s) protesting. The protestmust designate the exhibitor and animal involved and the specific rule or regulation thatthe exhibitor and/or animal is violating. Protests not requiring carcass inspection and/orlaboratory tests must be accompanied by a 100.00 cash deposit (which will be forfeited, ifprotest is not sustained) and submitted to the show manager before official placings of theclass involved are announced. Protests concerning unethical procedures, the basis of whichrequires inspection of hide, carcasses, and/or laboratory tests be accompanied by a 500.00cash deposit (which will be forfeited, if protest is not sustained) and subjected to the showmanager within one (1) hour after the end of the show involved.LIABILITY OF EXHIBITORS18. A LL property of every character entered for competition, display or other purpose, or beinganywhere in the fairgrounds, shall be subjected to the control of the fair management.19. I f the property owners, or others interested in the property, desire protection against loss,damage or injury from fire or from any other cause, they must make their own arrangementsand pay for any such insurance.CLAIMS FOR INJURY20. No claim for injury to any person or property shall ever be asserted, no suit instituted ormaintained against the Mississippi State Fair, its officers or their agents, by or on behalfof any persons, firm or corporation or their agents, representatives, servants or employeeshaving license or privilege to exhibit on the fair ground or occupy any space thereon.21. I f any damage, loss or injury to person or property shall be caused by reason of any neglector willful act of any person, firm or corporation, or their agents, representatives, servantsor employees having license or privilege to exhibit on said grounds or occupying spacethereon, the Mississippi State Fair shall in no manner be responsible therefore and in caseit be subjected to any expense or liability, all persons causing same are liable therefore andshall indemnify the same Mississippi State Fair.LIVESTOCK LIABILITY BILL22. WARNING: Under Mississippi law, an equine or livestock activity sponsor or an equineor livestock professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant inequine activities or livestock shows resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities orlivestock shows pursuant to this chapter.

14MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRMississippi State FairStockdog TrialsOctober 9-10, 2018EQUINE CENTER1.2.3.4.5.RULES & REGULATIONSEntries open to the World.Trials will be conducted according to International Sheepdog Society Rules.This trial is sanctioned by the U.S.B.C.H.A.Entries must be entered by 8:00 a.m., October 9, 2018. Exhibitors may enter as many dogs as they want, but they may be awarded premiumson no more than two entries per class.6. Dogs must be on leash except when working.7. Premium checks will be mailed after the conclusion of the Fair.8. Entry blanks and information can be requested from and returned to:MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRStockdog Trials1207 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39202Phone: (601) 961-4000ClassesTuesday, October 9, 20181. Open Sheep2. Nursery Sheep3. Pro-Novice Sheep4. Novice SheepCattle in Expo Center 6:00 p.m. - Until5. Brace Cattle6. Open Cattle7. Pro-Novice Cattle9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Premiums C lasses 3, 5, 7 - 100 added to each class to 80% entry fee each day.places (30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%)Premiums Class 1 and 6 - 200 added to 80% entry fees each day.10 places (18%, 16%, 14%, 12%, 10%, 8%, 6%, 6%, 5%, 5%)Wednesday, October 10, 20189:00 a.m.1. Open Sheep2. Nursery Sheep3. Pro-Novice Sheep4. Novice SheepPremiums Class 1 - 200 added to 80% entry fees each day10 places (18%, 16%, 14%, 12%, 10%, 8%, 6%, 6%, 5%, 5%)Class 3 - 100 added to 80% entry fees each day5 places (30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%)No added money in Class 4 & 2.

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRMississippi State FairPoultry Show4-H and FFA Poultry Competition15Friday, October 12, 2018 9:00 A.M. - Barn 13Open Poultry ShowSaturday, October 13, 2018 9:00 A.M. - Barn 13Poultry for exhibition shall not have been vaccinated with a live virus vaccine withinthe last 30 days preceding the exhibition. All live virus vaccines must get approvalfrom the State Veterinarian prior to use.Testing paperwork or NPIP card must be presented at entry to show at Gate #14 (theLivestock Entrance to fairgrounds).During the exhibition, birds are subject to examination (including blood test andswabs) by a representative of the Mississippi Board of Animal Health. Birds will notbe accepted which are infected with or showing any clinical signs of a contagiousdisease, or are infested with lice and/or mites.The secretary of each show will furnish the representative of the Board of AnimalHealth with a list of names and addresses of all exhibitors at the time of exhibition.

16MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRDepartment O Family LivingDivision I - Food PreservationMISSISSIPPI TRADE MARTSuperintendent .Food Preservation1207 Mississippi StreetJackson, MS 392021.2.3.4.RULES & REGULATIONSEach individual may enter a TOTAL OF 25 JARS.Attractive money prizes and ribbons will be awarded.All products must have been canned since the 2015 State Fair. All products must be brought to the Mississippi Trade Mart on Friday, September26, 2018. Check-in time will be from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on that date.Exhibits must remain in place throughout the Fair. Check-out time will be onMonday, October 15, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.5. Competition open to all persons in Mississippi.6. No exhibitor will be awarded more than one prize under one lot number.7. Only clear glass standard canning jars with two-piece lids may be used.(No other type of seal including paraffin may be used.)8. Checks for premiums will be mailed to winning exhibitors after the close of theFair. Errors in premiums will not be corrected after December 18, 2018.9. The superintendent has the authority to accept or reject any exhibit.10. RatingsScore for Ribbon Classes1st - Blue Ribbons. 90-1002nd - Red Ribbons. 80-903rd - White Ribbons . 70-80FOOD PRESERVATION1st place overall most blue ribbons - 200.002nd place most blue ribbons - 100.003rd place most blue ribbons - 50.00

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRClass Number 1 - FruitsStandard quart or pint jars.Lot No.1. Canned peaches2. Canned pears3. Canned figs4. Canned blueberries5. Canned blackberries6. Canned apples7. Apple Sauce8. MiscellaneousClass Number 2 - VegetablesStandard quart or pint jars, except Lot No. 12 and No. 14 pints only.Lot No.9. Canned green beans10. Canned tomatoes11. Canned beets12. Canned turnip greens13. Canned lima beans14. Canned corn, whole kernelor creamed15. Canned carrots16. Canned English peas17. Canned peas; blackeyed, crowder,lady18. Canned tomato juice19. MiscellaneousClass Number 3 - Preserves and JamsHalf-pint jars ONLY.Lot No.20. Peach preserves21. Pear preserves22. Fig preserves23. Watermelon preserves24. Strawberry preserves25. Pear honey26. Muscadine preserves27. Grape preserves28. Blackberry jam29. Strawberry jam30. Blueberry jam31. MiscellaneousClass Number 4 - PicklesStandard quart or pint jars.Lot No.32. Peach pickles33. Pear pickles34. Watermelon rind pickles35. Cucumber pickles (sweet)36. Cucumber pickles (sour)37. Cucumber pickles (dill)38. Pickled Okra39. Bread and butter Pickles40. Beet Pickles41. Green Tomato Pickles42. Squash Pickles43. Miscellaneous17

18MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRClass Number 5 - RelishesStandard pint jars.Lot No.44. Corn relish45. Chow-Chow relish46. Cucumber relish47. Chili sauce or tomato relish48. Beet Relish49. Pepper relish50. Pear relish51. Squash relish52. MiscellaneousClass Number 6 - JelliesHalf pint jars ONLY.Lot No.53. Muscadine jelly54. Grape jelly55. Blackberry jelly56. Plum or apricot jelly57. Apple jelly58. Blueberry Jelly59. Wild plum jelly60. Scuppernong jelly61. Pepper jelly62. Miscellaneous

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRDivision IIArts and Crafts19MISSISSIPPI TRADE MARTSuperintendent.Arts & Crafts1207 Mississippi StreetJackson, MS 392021.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.1 1.12.13.14.15.16.RULES & REGULATIONSAttractive monetary prizes and ribbons will be awarded in each class.All specimens must be the handiwork of the exhibitor.All specimens must be articles made in 2017 & 2018All products must be brought to the Mississippi Trade Mart on Friday, September 29, 2018. Check-in time will be from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. onthat date. Check-out time will be Monday, October 15, 2018 from 9:00 a.m.until 1:00 p.m.Competition is open to all Mississippi people.No exhibitor will be awarded more than one prize.Place application for entry blanks with your Extension Home Economist, who will forward same to the State Fair. You may also contact the Fair officedirectly, at 601-961-4000. Upon receipt of application for entry blanks, identification tags will be mailed tothe owner of the entry. These tags must be affixed to the back of each article. FRAMED PICTURES SHOULD HAVE NAME TAPED TO BACK OFFRAME. EACH EXHIBITOR MUST ENTER ALL EXHIBITS AT HIS/HER OWNRISK.O nly exhibits listed in catalog will be accepted. No exceptions will be made. The superintendent has the authority to accept or reject any exhibit.ALL PICTURES MUST HAVE HEAVY WIRE FOR HANGING.All pictures must have complete backing.All crochet and knitting items should be blocked.Hanging items must be in a frame with wire hanger.GRADING SCOREBLUE90-100RED 80-89WHITE 70-79

20MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRClass Number 1 - QuiltsAn individual and/or a group (two persons) may enter lot numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6, or 7in hand quilted and machine quilted. Individual only in Lot Numbers 8 - 5.ARTS AND CRAFTS, - 2012Class 1 Hand QuiltedLot #1Patchwork (Twin or Larger)2Applique (Twin or Larger)3Cross Stich or Embroidery (Twin or Larger)4Mixed Techniques (Twin or Larger)5Crazy or Novelty (Twin or Larger)6Cathedral Window (Twin or Larger)7Whole Cloth (Twin or Larger)8Pillow Quilt9Baby10Quilted Lap Robe11Wall Hanging (over 36” x 36” with hanging rod)12Wall Hanging (under 36” x 36” with hanging rod)13Quilted Pillow14Quilted Garment15Quilted Tote or bag16Miscellaneous Quilted itemClass 2 Machine QuiltedLot #1Patchwork (Twin or Larger)2Applique (Twin or Larger)3Cross Sitch or Embroidery (Twin or Larger)4Mixed Techniques (Twin or Larger)5Crazy or Novelty (Twin or Larger)6Cathedral Window (Twin or Larger)7Whole Cloth (Twin or Larger)8Pillow Quilt9Baby10Quilted Lap Robe11Wall Hanging (over 36” x 36” with hanging rod)12Wall Hanging (under 36” x 36” with hanging rod)13Quilted Pillow14Quilted Garment15Quilted Tote or Bag16Miscellaneous Quilted itemClass 3 Crochet (Fine Thread)Lot #1Bedspread2Afghan

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR3Tablecloth4Table Topper or Runner5Dresser Scarf6Unframed Doilies7Framed Doilies8Fillet9Edging or Lace10Pillow11Adult Garment12Child Garment13Baby Set (Sweater, Hat & Booties)14Handbag15Collar16Holiday Decoration17MiscellaneousClass 4 Crochet (Yarn or Heavy Cotton)Lot #1Adult Afghans2Baby Afghans3Lap Robe or Shawl4Pillow5Adult Garment6Adult Sweater7Adult Sleeveless Sweater or Vest8Child Garment9Child Sweater10Childs Sleeveless Sweater or Vest11Baby Set (Sweater, Cap & Booties)12Cocoon & Cap Set13Handbag14Holiday Decoration15MiscellaneousClass 5 Knitting (Yarn or Heavy Cotton)Lot #1Adult Afghan2Baby Afghan3Lap Robe or Shawl4Pillow5Adult Afghan6Baby Afghan7Adult Garment8Adult Sweater9Adult Sleeveless Sweater or Vest10Childs Garment21

22MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR11Childs Sweater12Childs Sleeveless Sweater or Vest13Baby Set (Sweater, Cap & Booties)14Hat, Scarves or Booties15Handbag16MiscellaneousClass 6 TattingLot #1Table Runner2Pillow3Doilies4Collars or Cuff5Garter6Baby Caps7Baby Booties8Edging (36”)9Christmas Decoration10MiscellaneousClass 7 Thread CountLot #1Afghans2Picture, 11 x 14 or Larger3Picture, 11 X 14 or Smaller4Pillow5Holiday Decoration6Christmas Stocking7MiscellaneousClass 8 Hand Needlework, EmbroideryLot #1Tablecloth2Luncheon Cloth (48”)3Dresser Scarf4Pillow Cases (pair)5Pillow6Tea Towel (set 2)7Napkins (set 6)8Embraided Garment9Hardanger Item10Smocked Garment11Smocked Miscellaneous Item12Stamped Cross-stitch13Chicken Stitched Item14Chicken Stitched Garment

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR15Ribbon Embroidery16Punch Embroidery17Holiday decoration using any of the above techniques18Miscellaneous item using any of the above techniquesClass 9 Machine needlework and embroideryLot #1Tablecloth2Luncheon Cloth (48”)3Dresser Scarf4Pillow Cases (pair)5Pillow6Tea Towel (set 2)7Napkins (set 6)8Embroided Garment9Heirloom Stitchery10Toy or Doll11Pillow12Tote13Holiday decoration using any of the above techniques14Miscellaneous item using any of the above techniquesClass 10 Needlepoint, Crewel, EmbroideryLot #1Picture (11” x 14” or larger, framed for hanging)2Picture (11” x 14” or smaller, framed for hanging)3456Wall hanging, unframed with handing rodPillowHoliday decorationMiscellaneous item using any of the above techniquesClass 11 Creations using Leather, Cloth, Yarn or stringLot #1Rugs2Baskets3Bag or tote4Macramé5Hand Woven Wall Art, with hanging rod6Hand Woven Garment7String Art (ready for hanging if wall art item)8Stenciled Item9Tooled or Dyed Leather Item10Hand made Leather Garment23

24MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRClass 12 Earthenware, Glass & BeadworkLot #1Stained Ceramics2Glazed Ceramics3Mother of Pearl Ceramics4Porcelain5China Painting6Hand Shaped or Thrown Pottery7Raku8Gold Decorated9Majolica10Stained Glass (Pieced & edged with lead)11Etched Glass12Glass or Ceramic Mosaic (completed item that has been grouted)13Native American Beadwork14Bead Creation other than jewelryClass 13 From the Forest, wood, vines, straw, gourds or paperLot #1Hand-made Furniture2Hand-made Musical Instrument3Hand-made Toy4Carved or Turned Wooden Item5Cane Bottom Chair or Stool6Hand Painted Item not Hand-made7Painted Decoration for Home8Painted Wood Yard Art9Wood Burned Item10Decoupaged Wood Item11Holiday Decoration12Hand-made Yard Art13Split Oak Basket14Pine Needle Basket15Grapevine Wreath, Swag or Straw Broom Wall Hanging16Decorative use of Gourds17Stenciled or Tole Painted Item18Paper Mache19Paper quilling20Paper Snipping, Framed with Wire Hanger

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR25Class 14 Metal ArtLot #1Hand Forged Weapon or Bladed item2Hand Forged Tool for Home or Farm3Hand Forged Implement4Hand Forged Ornament5Hand Forged Yard Art6Hand Forged Jewelry7Welded Metal Item8Hand-made Metal ItemClass 15 Precious MetalsLot #1Gold wire wrapped scellaneous2Sterling or Fine Silver wrapped iscellaneous3Cooper wire wrapped iscellaneousYOUTH CORNERAll categories for youth are the same as listed above. When tagging, indicate by lotnumber, followed by a “Y”. Only youth ages 9-19 may enter. An award for youthentries will be the same as an adult entry.AWARDSIn each class (1-19), an overall

11:00 a.m. Beef Showmanship - Judging Arena (two rings; 8-13 years old in one ring and 14-18 years old in other ring) 12:00 Noon Deadline for arrival of Junior and Open Market Swine 4:00 p.m. Deadline to turn in weight cards for market swine – Barn 7 4:00 p.m. Deadline for CORRECT