2012 Howard County Fair Book Cover Contest

The Howard County Fair Board would like to invite you to design the cover art for our 2012Fair Catalog.
Entries will be accepted in the Fair Office Saturday, August 6th from 9am - 7 pm and Sunday August 7th from 9am - 5 pm
Submissions may include computer generated graphics, drawings, photographs, etc.
Your entry should represent the "Howard County Fair Experience".
The winning artist will receive an award of $250.00 plus a Season Pass to the 2012 Howard County Fair.
The winning artist will be announced before the 4-H All Star Showmanship Contest in the Show Pavilion on Saturday, August 13th.
For more information please contact Mara Mullinix at 301-865-4224

Competition Rules and Entry Form
 

 THIRD ANNUAL ARCHERY CONTEST

Chairman - Kenny Livesay (443-604-4379)
kennylives@mris.com
Saturday, August 6th - 6:00 P.M.
West Side of Main Exhibition Hall

Bring your Bow and Arrows for the Third Annual Archery Contest.
Shoot at a variety of targets from different ranges on our challenging course.
 Congratulations to the winners last year, and we hope to see you again this year.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

Traditional Archery

Compound Bows

Contestants must bring a minimum of 6 arrows

SAFETY IS #1

Cash Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Place

$5.00 Entry Fee

Sponsors Welcome!

  FOURTEENTH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE SHOW

Chairperson - Jerry Gordon

410-484-1299

Sunday, August 7th - 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Contest Arena

CHIEF JUDGE:  Larry Butcher

410- 756-5310
RULES

•            Vehicles must be 25 years old or older.

•            Peer judging.

•            Dash plaques to first 100 vehicles.

•            Trophies.

•            Vehicles must be parked and ready for judging by 11:00 a.m.

•            Every vehicle must have a working fire extinguisher to enter show field.

•            Show goes on — Rain or Shine.
 

PIE EATING CONTEST    

Co-Chairpersons - Blair and Megan Hill

Sunday, August 7th - 12:30 P.M.

Show Pavilion

RULES

•            Participants will be placed in the following age groups:

(1)  5-8 years old            (3) 13-17 years old

(2)  9-12 years old          (4) 18 years and older

•            All hands on hips or behind back.

•            Only standing, kneeling or leaning over table is permitted.

•            First one to finish last bite of pie has to have pie in stomach--not mouth.

•            A piece of pie is not a whole pie.
 

PRETTY ANIMAL CONTEST

Co-Chairpersons - Blair and Megan Hill

Sunday,  August  7th - 1:00 P.M.

Show Pavilion

RULES

•            Each participant must submit a descriptive, legible narration (1-2 minutes long) to the Fair Office by 11:30 a.m., Sunday, August 7th^. The story will be read to the audience by the Master of Ceremonies during the presentation.

•            Participants will dress their entry for the best costumed animal in the categories of:  (1) Most Creative; (2) The Prettiest; (3) Most Original; or  (4) The Funniest.  The costumed animal and the narration of what the costume signifies (not the costumed owner/participant) will be judged.

•            The costumed animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, sheep, large animals, etc.) must be treated in a humane fashion and must meet Fair Health Regulations.  Health papers must accompany animal exhibits at all times while on the Fairgrounds.  Fair regulations may change subject to State and Federal Regulation changes.

•            Dogs must have current immunization for Parvo-viral enteritis, distemper, and have current rabies
vaccination.  Dogs must be on a leash at all times, stay in the showing area, and leave the fairgrounds at the end of the show.

•            Awards will be presented to the outstanding entries in each of the four categories
 

TWENTY- NINTH ANNUAL COW MILKING CONTEST

Chairperson - Ronda Patrick and the Howard County 4-H Dairy Club
Sunday, August 8th - 2:30 P.M.
Show Pavilion

RULES

•            Always come to the Howard County Fair in a happy mooo-d.

•            Stepping on cow pies brings good luck

•            Don’t cry over spilled MILK.

•            Only two-handed MILKERS allowed.

•            No MILK buckets to be used with holes in the bottom.

•            Cows producing chocolate or strawberry MILK will be disqualified.

•            No pumping tails for extra MILK.

•            Turn the udder cheek and mooo-ve on.

•            Don’t forget to cow-nt your blessings every day.

•            Only LOVE beats MILK.

•            Got MILK?
 

Milk and Ice Cream Donated by Turkey Hill Dairy

MISS HOWARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU CONTEST

 Sponsored by Howard County Farm Bureau Women
Chairperson - Annette Fleishell 410-795-6119

       Sunday, August 7th - 3:00 P.M.

Show Pavilion

CASH AWARDS and GIFTS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS
Agricultural Scholarship to Winner
HOWARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU

RULES

 •     Ages 16-19, and must be single.

 •     Family must be Howard County Farm Bureau Member.

 •     Contestants shall submit application to Committee.

 •     Howard County Farm Bureau Women have the right to decide final eligibility.

 •     Former winners are ineligible.

 •     All contestants must abide by Rules of Score Cards.

 •     Decision of the judges is final.

FUTURE HOWARD COUNTY FARMER
LITTLE MISS HOWARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU CONTEST

SPONSORED BY:
Howard County Farm Bureau Women and Howard County Young Farmers

Chairpersons:  Annette Fleishell (410-795-6119)
                  Dawn Watkins (301-253-2921)

  Sunday, August 7th.- 3:00 P.M.

Show Pavilion
(Intermission of Miss Howard County Farm Bureau Contest)

Cash Awards to All Participants
Agricultural Scholarship to Winners

RULES

·         Boys and Girls, ages 8 – 11, as of August 1, 2011

·         Family must be a member of the Howard County Farm Bureau as of the date of the contest.

·         Contestants shall submit an application to the Committee, providing information regarding their involvement in agricultural, school and community activities.

·         Contestants must belong to 4-H, or participate in agricultural activity.  These could include gardening, food and nutrition, home economics, or animal project.

·         Each contestant must create a poster about their agricultural project, to be displayed throughout the fair.

·         Howard County Farm Bureau women have the right to decide final eligibility.

·         All contestants must abide by the Rules of Score Cards.

·         Dress for the Contest is “Sunday Best”.

·         Decision of the judges is final.

 

FOURTH ANNUAL SKID LOADER RODEO

Chairman – Kenny Livesay (443-604-4379)
kennylives@mris.com

Monday, August 8th – 6:30 P.M. – Contest Arena

Test your operating skills against Howard County’s best operators at our fourth annual competition.
 Invite your friends and family to cheer you on and enjoy a night of country competition.
 Events for this year are to be determined.

·         Registration begins promptly at 5:30 P.M.

·        Only the first 60 qualified operators to register will compete.

·         $5 Entry Fee (each operator will receive a free T-Shirt for participating).

·         Cash Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

·         A variety of machines will be provided for the competition.

·         All competitors will be timed and judged through an obstacle course.

·         ONLY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS WILL COMPETE.

·         Corporate sponsorships available.

SEVENTH ANNUAL MULE PULLING CONTEST

Chairperson - Howard Streaker - 443-398-4532
Co-Chairperson - Mary E. F. Streaker - 410-382-7135

 Tuesday, August 9th - 5:00 p.m.
Contest Arena
RULES 

·         Mule Pulling is run according to the Maryland Horse Pulling Rules of Competition with the following two exceptions:

1.         All teams are weighed and divided as nearly as possible into a Heavy Group and Light Group.  This
         weight break runs at about 2,600 lbs. team weight.
2.        The mule teams are required to pull a distance of 17½ feet.

·         The teams will be weighed at the Fairgrounds between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. the day of the Pulling Contest.

·          There will be a $10 Entry Fee for each team.

·           Prizes for each class will be: First–$275.00; Second–$225.00; Third–  $175.00; Fourth–$125.00; Fifth–$100.00;
         All Others–$75.00

FIRST ANNUAL COON MULE JUMP

Chairperson - Clint Thomas - 443-277-4147

 Tuesday, August 9th - Immmediately Following Mule Pule
Contest Arena
RULES 

·         Two Classes (1) 54" & Under; and (2) Over 54"

·         Mules must jump from a stand still without knocking the bar off the jump.

·         The Mule that jumps the highest, through a process of elimination, is declared tge winner.

·         Two Divisions based on height of mule at withers.

·         Initial jump will be determined by the chest height of the smallest mule.

·         Initial jump must be cleared to qualify for a place.

·         You have 60 seconds to make a qualifying jump.

·         There will be a $5 Entry Fee for each Mule.

·         Prizes will be:

·         Small Mule Jump: First - $200; Second - $150; Third - $100; and Fourth - $50

·         Large Mule Jump: First - $250; Second - $200; Third - $175; Fourth - $125; Fifth - $100; Sixth - $75; Seventh - $50; and Eight - $25.

SECOND ANNUAL ZERO-TURN MOWER CHALLENGE

kennylives@mris.com

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

Experienced operators only

SAFETY IS #1

$5.00 Entry Fee

16 Years Old or Older

Cash Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Place

AMATEUR VARIETY SHOW

  Chairperson - Mary E. F. Streaker (410-328-7135)       

    Thursday, August 11th - 7:00 P.M.
Main Exhibition Stage

SONGS · DANCING · COMEDY ACTS · INSTRUMENTAL NUMBERS
3 to 5 Minute Time Limit

    $500.00 -- To Be Awarded In Various Age Groups
 
RULES

1.     Contest open to residents of Howard County and adjoining counties.

2.         Entry forms will be available at the Fair Office during the week of the Fair until 6:00 p.m. on the day of the contest, and at the Stage Area from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening.

3.         Contestants will be divided by age into three categories:

Children’s Group --  9 years old and under

Youth Group  -- 10 to 15 years old

Teenage/Adult Group -- 16 years old and older

4.         The Groups will perform as follows:

•                 Children’s Group Show begins at 7:00 p.m.

•                 Youth Group Show follows Children’s Group

•                 Teenage/Adult Group Show  follows Youth Group

5.         The judges’ evaluations will be calculated and awards will be made after Youth Group and at end of show.

6.         Cassette tapes or CD’s may be used to accompany performers.  A piano will be available and on stage.  Band groups will hook up to electric equipment provided by management.  ALL CONTESTANTS SHOULD PLAN FOR EXPEDIENT SET-UP.

7.         Premium money of $500.00 will be awarded as follows in each Group: First--$35; Second--$30; Third--$25; Fourth--$20; Fifth--$15; Sixth--$10; All Others--$5.

The Howard County Fair Association reserves the right to approve both the content and expression of any act.  A representative of the HCFA shall have the authority to prohibit or cancel in progress any act that such representative determines, in his/her sole discretion, is not in keeping with the family atmosphere of the Fair.  Please plan your act accordingly.

BABY CONTEST MINIATURE PARADE

Chairperson - Anita Schmidt

Saturday, August 13th - 10:30 A.M.
Entertainment Stage

Prizes in Each Group:  First, Second and Third
Special Baby Contest Ribbons Will be Awarded in Addition to Prizes

GROUP I - Non-Walking Babies        J      GROUP II - Walking Babies

RULES

•            All babies must be residents of Howard County.

•            Babies must not have attained his/her third birthday before Saturday, August 13^th.

•            Entry forms will be available at the Fair Office during Fair Week.  

•            No entries will be accepted after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, the day of the contest.

•            All babies will parade in decorated carriages, wagons, strollers, etc., no larger
than 42"x 25"x 40" high.  NO MOTOR-PROPELLED VEHICLES.

•            Walking babies, to be judged, must walk as part of a decorated unit.

•            Judging will be based on general attractiveness of babies (in keeping with theme), and on originality and simplicity in presenting Floats.

•            Judges will confer to reach a majority decision, AND THEIR DECISION WILL BE FINAL.

•            No exotic or live animals allowed.

•            All contestants will receive free tickets for Kiddie Rides.

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL HORSE PULLING CONTEST

Chairperson - Howard Streaker - 443-398-4532
Co-Chairperson - Mary E. F. Streaker - 410-382-7135

Saturday, August 13th - 10:30 A.M.
Contest Arena
RULES

•            There will be two (2) classes: Light Weight (under 3,300 lbs.) and Heavy Weight
(3,300 lbs. and up).

•            The teams will be weighed at the Fairgrounds between 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. the day of the Pulling Contest.

•            National Horse Pulling Rules will be observed and enforced.

•            The Contest will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 13th with the Light Weight Class first.

•            There will be a $10 Entry Fee for each team. 

•            Prizes for each class will be: First--$400.00; Second--$350.00; Third-- $300.00; Fourth--$250.00; Fifth--$215.00; Sixth--$190.00; Seventh-- $165.00; Eighth–$140.00; Ninth--$120.00; Tenth--$110.00; All Others-- $100.00.

PARADE OF FLOATS

Co-Chairpersons - Jason and Lindsay Hough

Judging:  Saturday, August 13th - 5:00 P.M.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION I - 4-H CLUBS    DIVISION II - OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

•            The Floats will parade on the Fairgrounds.

•            Any Organization in the County may participate.

•            Make your entry with the Fair Office, and include a story about the Float
(not to exceed one 8½ x 11" page, double-spaced).

•            Judging will be based on the following:  Originality, simplicity, arrangement, identity, quality, attractiveness, neatness, and educational value.

•            No distribution of candy or handouts allowed during parade for safety of spectators.

•            Judges will use score cards and will confer after completing scores.  The decision of the judges will be final.

•            Floats may not repeat themes from previous years.

•            MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OVER TO OPERATE ANY MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT.

•            4-H prizes:  Danish System - $75.00, $50.00, $25.00

Pride of the Fair Float (Champion) - $100.00

•            Open prizes:  $20.00, $15.00, $10.00

•            NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 12 NOON ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2011.  Pick up your assigned parade number between 2 & 4 pm at the Fair Office   

        Special Awards for Parade of Floats -$200
Donated by Bixler's Lemonade Stand
Winner - Pride of the Fair 4-H Float -$75

Remaining Monies to be Divided Equally Between Blue Ribbon 4-H  Floats