Baldwin County Fair General Rules, Regulations and Premiums
1.The Baldwin County Fair, held at the Robertsdale Baldwin County Coliseum, is scheduled to start on the last Tuesday of September and end Saturday.
2.All articles and products for exhibit or competition in the fair must be registered on Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or Monday, 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m. .
3.All items on display are entered in the name of the grower, maker, or owner, unless the Fair Management has approved otherwise.
4.The Fair will furnish competitive judges and their decisions are final. Judging is scheduled for the last Tuesday of September at 9:00 a.m.. Only judges and their assistants are allowed in the Fair building during the selection process.
5.It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to enter products in the correct department, class and age group (see age groups under definitions) when registering. Changes are not allowed after the judging has begun.
6.In any class where entries are made by only one exhibitor, the Fair will award one premium. The decisions of the judges are final.
7.Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each class and eight entries per department/category.
8.All winners are awarded ribbons or cash premiums.
9.Premiums are only awarded for articles listed in this catalog. Except as noted the premium awards are:
¯ 1st Place-$5
¯ 2nd Place-$4
¯ 3rd Place-$3
10.Premium checks are mailed within 30 days following the last day of the fair. Anyone not receiving a check within 30 days should contact the Fair Office.
11.Each child 17 and under, with an individual exhibit, is eligible to register for a one-time $50.00 award. Two awards, one to a boy and one to a girl, will be presented. Awards donated by the B.C. Cattle & Fair Association.
12.Entries found to perpetrate a fraud are automatically disqualified and no premium shall be awarded, regardless of the judges’ decision.
13.All entries must be original & completed within the previous 12 months.
14.The Fair reserves the right to judge the suitability of the entry.
15.Agronomy exhibits must have variety identification labels attached. The entries are not returned and become the property of the Baldwin County Fair.
16.Exhibitors must claim their property at the end of the Fair. All Exhibits must remain on display for the entire period of the Fair.
17.All special rules in other departments are equally binding as their general rules.
18.The Fair shall take every precaution for the safeguarding of exhibits. However, it should be understood that exhibits are entered in competition for premiums and that the owner assumes all responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur.
19.The Baldwin County Fair, owner of the Fair Grounds, will not be responsible or liable for accidents occurring upon any part of the said Fair Grounds, Concession Booths, Agriculture Building, Stock Barns or any other building, or tents. The management will undertake reasonable precaution in an endeavor to prevent any accidents.
20.Parking on the Fair Grounds is free. The Baldwin County Fair, the owners of the Fair Grounds, are not responsible for said autos, trucks, or other vehicles or their contents, etc. while parked on the fair grounds, in the Agriculture Building or Stock Barns, etc. Management will endeavor to guard against loss or damage by using responsible precautions.
21.Children are forbidden to play near or around the agriculture exhibits, commercial displays, concession booths, or stock barns. Parents/guardians are responsible for behavior of minors under their care.
22.Professional entries not allowed for individual competitions.
Livestock Exhibitor Code of Conduct
The Baldwin County Fair is committed to responsible animal care and treatment. This Code of Conduct outlines what is expected of livestock exhibitors in the
handling and exhibiting of all animals at our Fair.
This Code has been developed to meet the following objectives:
To ensure the health and well-being of all animals at the Fair.
To demonstrate an accurate and responsible animal care message to the public.
To maintain the integrity of all livestock competitions, displays, and sales.
Livestock and poultry must be transported to and from the Fair in accordance with all humane transport regulations and standards.
Loading and unloading must be undertaken using proper equipment and procedures.
All animals must be treated and handled in a responsible manner. The well-being of the animals shall take precedence over the demands of owners, sellers,
buyers, organizers, sponsors, and officials.
The care of all animals must be as consistent as possible with their normal schedules and standards. High standards of nutrition, health, sanitation, environment, and safety must be met at all times. All handling, housing, and veterinary treatments.
Livestock should be prepared with proper training, fitting and groom prior to the Fair. Excessive disciplining of animals at the Fair is unacceptable.
Exhibitors are expected to provide adequate training for anyone handling their livestock. Untrained individuals, including Fair Personnel and Visitors, should
not be permitted to handle animals or equipment.
Exhibitors should take every opportunity to enhance public awareness, education, and appreciation of proper livestock management and handling practices.
Rules and Regulations for Goats, Sheep, Poultry and Rabbits
The judging of all animals will be judged on accomplishments.
All animal exhibits will stay on exhibit for the full
duration of the fair. Removal of the animals before the
designed dismissal time will result in forfeiture of
awards, unless approved by a fair official.
All individuals exhibiting live animals are required to
register their exhibits at the livestock registration table
starting Monday, September 24, 2007, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contestant numbers and stall/pen cards will be
assigned at this time.
If the animal does not fall into a specific recognized
breed, it will be classified in an “Other” breed category.
The same limit applies in this category. (*See specific
breed limitation)
Stalls/pens, water and bedding will be provided by the
management. Each exhibitor will be responsible for furnishing
their animal’s water and feed devices and for
keeping his/her area clean and neat during the Fair.
General care, grooming, cleaning stall and feeding of
animals will be the responsibility of the exhibitor with
assistance only from a parent, guardian or fellow
exhibitor.
Exhibitors and parents offering guidance are expected
to demonstrate courtesy and respect toward all livestock,
peer exhibitors and all individuals in the fairgrounds.
Anyone exhibiting inappropriate behavior
may be disqualified and/or asked to leave the premises.
All animals must be the actual property of the
exhibitor and registered at the Fair under his or her
name, not a group or farm name. Should any entry be
found to be otherwise entered, any award by judges
will be forfeited.
In the event there is but one entry in a class, the placing
shall depend on the merit of the entry and the
award made at the discretion of the judge.
Each exhibitor is encouraged to fill out a fact sheet
about their exhibits to be displayed for additional interesting
information about the particular animal or
breed.
Specifics for Goats and Sheep
1. Exhibits must be does or ewes only. NO BUCKS,
RAMS OR WETHERS ALLOWED.
2. The exhibitor may register up to 6 entries in the
goat/sheep division.
3. Goats and Ewes can be placed in stalls together as
long as they are of the same breed and size is not
an issue. Each goat or ewe will be judged as a single
entry.
Specifics for Poultry
1. The exhibitor may register up to three chickens per
breed.
2. Chickens may be a hen, rooster, or a combination.
Grouped by recognized breed. There will be a limit
of three breeds that can be entered.
3. Each exhibitor entering more than one and up to
three of a breed will place them in the same pen.
Each pen will be judged as a single entry.
4. Exhibits of turkeys will be limited to a gobbler, hen
or breeding pair of a recognized breed.
5. Exhibits of quail will be a limit of 6 per pen per recognized
breed.
6. All other fowl for exhibit not mentioned will be
classed the day of registration.
Specifics for Rabbits
1. Each exhibitor member can exhibit a doe with or
without litter and a buck from a recognized breed.
No limits on the number of breeds.
2. Each pen will count as a single entry.
Contact Fair Office: 251-947-3247 • 251-947-3492
Exhibit of Livestock
All livestock entered will be shown as an “Exhibition Entry.”
An “exhibition entry” will consist of a “pen of animals.”
One pen shall consist of no less than 3 and no
more than 5 head of uniform type animals of same
species. All awards will be given per pen not individual.
No intact male animal will be allowed on
grounds for exhibit judging. Due to limited space
only 1 pen entry per person or farm.
$5.00 per poultry entry
$75.00 per pen of cattle
$75.00 per pen of goats
$10.00 per head for goats
$5.00 per entry for rabbits
$25.00 per pen of exotic animals
$10.00 per head sheep
$50.00 per hive (protective) apiary
Age Groups – Adult (A) – 19 years & over;Elementary (E) – ages 6 to 10; Intermediate (I) – ages 11 to 13; and Senior (S) – ages 14 to 18.
Agronomy – The application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production.
Amateur – A person who engages in an event or activity as a pastime rather than a professional – hobbyist.
Class – A group of like exhibits that are judged together: a sub-category of a department – same as lot.
Class Number – The number assigned to each class or lot.
Department – A generalized category of exhibits or a group of classes/lots.
Entry – An eligible exhibit that is entered and judged.
Exhibitor – Owner of the exhibit as shown on the entry form.
Exhibition Number – A permanent number that is assigned an exhibitor.
Handbook – A book that contains rules and regulation regarding entries in the Baldwin County Fair.
Horticulture - The cultivation of plants.
Professional – A person who engages in an event or activity for monetary profit. A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft. A creator of great skill in the manual arts. A person who teaches and/or instructs a particular craft or skill.
