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 2010 Fair SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - INTAKE AGRICULTURE BUILDING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - INTAKE AGRICULTURE BUILDING
CHECK-IN ANTIQUE TRACTORS & MACHINERY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - INTAKE AGRICULTURE BUILDING
CHECK-IN ANTIQUE TRACTORS & MACHINERY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
FAIR QUEEN JUDGING BEGINS AT THE VFW
UNTIL 9:00 AM - CHECK-IN FOR ANTIQUE TRACTORS
8:00 - 10:00 - INTAKE FOR BAKED GOODS ONLY
9:00 - 1:00 PM - CHECK-IN SWINE BARN
9:00 - 5:00 - CHECK-IN SHEEP BARN
10:00 - 6:00 - RABBIT BARN
11:00 - 6:00 - CHECK IN HORSE BARN
1:00 - 5:00 - CHECK IN POULTRY BARN
1:00 - 6:00 - CHECK IN STEERS, DAIRYBEEF,VEAL
NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM - CHECK IN GOAT BARN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
8:00 AM - PEEWEE RABBIT JUDGING AT BARN
9:00 - OPEN CLASS RABBIT JUDGING AT BARN
9:00 - 4-H POULTRY SKILL A THON AT BARN
9:00 - BEEF & VEAL SKILL A THON AT BARN
9:00 - NOON - CHECK-IN DAIRY BEEF & VEAL
9:00 - 1:00 PM - CHECK-N SHEEP BARN
9:00 - NOON - CHECK DAIRY CATTLE BARN
10:00 AM - ALL GATES & EXHIBIT BUILDINGS OPEN
10:00 - BAKE SALE IN THE AG. ANNEX BUILDING
10:00 - 4-H POULTRY JUDGING IN POULTRY BARN
11:00 - OPEN CLASS POULTRY JUDGING
11:00 FAIR QUEEN  CORONATION
NOON - PONY HALTER IN ARENA
AFTER - DRAFT HORSE HALTER
AFTER - DRAFT HORSE HITCH
NOON - ALL RIDES START
NOON - 4-H SWINE SKILL A THON SWINE BARN
1:00 PM - 4-H RABBIT JUDGING RABBIT BARN
5:00 - DRAFT HORSE PULLING CONTEST
5:00 - MIKE ALBERT'S ULTIMATE TRIBUTE
          FEATURING THE BIG "E" BAND
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
9:00 AM - 4-H MARKET & COUNTY BRED SWINE
10:00 AM - ALL GATES & EXHIBIT BUILDINGS OPEN
10:00 - HORSE/PONY OPEN PERFORMANCE CLASS
            ALPACA DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE SHEEP
            BARN THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

NOON - ALL RIDES START
2:00 PM - 4 LOCAL BANDS 
               GHOSTOWN REVELRY
               AMERICAN MADE
               "SOUL GRENADE"
               RIK GOLDEN BAND & "THREE"
                 
PARADE OF TRACTORS IN ARENA CHECK
                 TENT FOR TIMES
4:00 PM - 4-H RABBIT SKILL A THON AT BARN
4:00 - 4-H GOAT SKILL A THON AT BARN
6:00 - SQUARE DANCING IN AGRICULTURE BUILDING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
FREE GATE UNTIL 2:00
9:00 - LIVESTOCK BARNS AND AG BUILDINGS OPEN
9:30 - JUDGING 4-H DAIRY CATTLE AT ARENA
11:00 - JUDGING OPEN CLASS DAIRY CATTLE
2:00 - JUDGING 4-H MARKET GOATS AT BARN
AFTER - JUIDGING 4-H MEAT BREEDING GOATS
AFTER - JUDGING 4-H DAIRY GOATS
2:00 GATES OPEN
4:00 PM - ALL RIDES START
5:00 - JUDGING OPEN CLASS SHEEP IN BARN
5:30 - JUDGING 4-H SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
AFTER - JUDGING PAIRS, MARKET &
              COUNTY BRED SHEEP
AFTER - JUDGING 4-H MARKET LAMBS
AFTER - JUDGING PAIRS, MARKET & COUNTY
6:00 - HIGH SCHOOL BAND NIGHT
             CENTRAL CAMBRIA
              WESTMONT
              FOREST HILLS
              CONEMAUGH VALLEY
              NORTHERN CAMBRIA
              BISHOP CARROLL
              CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
              BLACKLICK VALLEY

          TRACTOR FUN SHOW, CHECK TENT FOR
           TIMES.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
FREE GATE UNTIL 2:00
9:00 - LIVESTOCK BARNS AND AG BUILDINGS OPEN

9:00 - 4-H BABY BEEF IN THE ARENA
12:OO NOON - 4-H DAIRY BEEF IN ARENA
2:00 GATES OPEN
4:00 PM - ALL RIDES START

4:30 - 4-H GOAT COSTUME CONTEST AT BARN
5:00 - 4-H SHEEP STOCKMAN AT BARN
5:00 - 4-H VEAL AT BEEF BARN
AFTER - OPEN CLASS BEEF CATTLE, MARKET
               STEERS & DAIRY BEEF
7:00 - ORLO TRUCK PULL 
          GRAND STAND SEATING ONLY
7:00 - PREMIER SHOWMAN CONTEST IN ARENA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
 FREE GATE UNTIL 2:00
9:00 - LIVESTOCK BARNS AND AG BUILDINGS OPEN
2:00 GATES OPEN
4:00 PM - ALL RIDES START
5:00 PM - 4-H LIVESTOCK SALE IN ARENA
7:00 PM - TONNY PETERSON'S HELL DRIVERS
                 GRANDSTAND SEATING ONLY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
 FREE GATE UNTIL 2:00
9:00 - LIVESTOCK BARNS AND AG BUILDINGS OPEN
11:00 - HORSE/PONY YOUTH PERFORMANCE CLASS
            IN ARENA. PARADE OF TRACTORS DURING
            INTERMISSION.
2:00 GATES OPEN
4:00 PM - ALL RIDES START
7:00 - NEW DAY!  
         SMALL CAR DEMO DERBY
          GRANDSTAND SEATING ONLY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
9:00 - LIVESTOCK BARNS AND AG BUILDINGS OPEN
10:00 - HORSE FUN SHOW IN ARENA
NOON - ALL RIDES START
2:00 - NEW DAY,  NEW TIME!
          LARGE CAR DEMO DERBY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
10:00 - 5:00 PM - AG BUILDING  EXHIBIT PICK UP.
                            EXHIBITS WILL ONLY BE RELEASED
                            WITH A CLAIM CHECK.


Department - 10
 4-H & Vocational

Horticulture

RULES FOR ENTRY
1.             The use or display of artificial flowers is prohibited, and no premiums will be paid on them.
2.             Plants will not be accepted for exhibition unless they have been growing in containers for two months.
3.             Baskets and containers must be supplied by the exhibitor and will be given every possible care, but the Fair will not assume responsibility for any damage.
4.             Pots are not to exceed 10 inches width or weigh more than 15 pounds.
5.             Flowers and plants entered for exhibition should be of more than ordinary standard and quality.
6.             Hanging pots or baskets must be flat bottomed for judging.
7.             The Agriculture building staff will remove and discard any exhibits that fall into bad condition throughout Fair week
8.             All entries must be grown by exhibitor with the exception of Artistic Arrangements.
9.             When entering the “Other” category, please, name the specimen.
10.          The Judges’ decision will be final. Exhibitor is permitted 1 entry per class.
Class
SECTION – 171
 FLOWERING HOUSEPLANTS
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
Ribbon
1.
African Violets, Single, Any Color                             
 
 
 
 
2.
African Violets, Bi-Colored, Any Color                      
 
 
 
 
3.
African Violet, Miniature, Any Color
 
 
 
 
4.
African Violet, Double, Any Color
 
 
 
 
5.
African Violet, Other, Name Entry, Any Color                                     
 
 
 
 
6.
Begonia, Single, Tuberous Rooted in Bloom                           
 
 
 
 
7.
Begonia, Double, Tuberous Rooted in Bloom
 
 
 
 
8.
Begonia, Hanging Basket Variety, Tuberous Rooted in Bloom
 
 
 
 
9.
Begonia, Single, Fibrous Rooted in Bloom                        
 
 
 
 
10.
Begonia, Double, Fibrous Rooted in Bloom,                        
 
 
 
 
11.
Begonia, Hanging Basket Variety, - Fibrous Rooted in Bloom
 
 
 
 
12.
Geranium, Bedding or Common    
 
 
 
 
13.
Geranium, Variegated Leaf
 
 
 
 
14.
Geranium - Ivy
 
 
 
 
15.
Gloxinia               
 
 
 
 
16.
Bird of Paradise                       
 
 
 
 
17.
Jasmine
 
 
 
 
18.
Lily, Calla                           
 
 
 
 
19.
Lily, Other, Name Entry
 
 
 
 
20.
Impatiens, Single, Potted                 
 
 
 
 
21.
Impatiens, Variegated, Potted
 
 
 
 
22.
Impatiens, Double, Potted            
 
 
 
 
23.
Impatiens, Hanging Basket               
 
 
 
 
24.
Impatiens, Other, Name Entry, Potted or Basket
 
 
 
 
25.
Bridal Veil                 
 
 
 
 
26.
Other Flowering Plant, Name Entry
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION – 172
FOLIAGE HOUSE PLANTS
Hanging Baskets or Potted
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
Ribbon
27.
Begonia - Angel Wing - Foliage Type
 
 
 
 
28.
Cacti, 1 Pot            
 
 
 
 
29.
Cacti Garden
 
 
 
 
30.
Coleus, Common               
 
 
 
 
31.
Coleus, Fancy Leaf
 
 
 
 
32.
Coleus, Other, Name Entry
 
 
 
 
33.
Episcia - Any Leaf
 
 
 
 
34.
Fern, Asparagus            
 
 
 
 
35.
Fern, Boston                  
 
 
 
 
36.
Fern, Bird’s Nest           
 
 
 
 
37.
Fern, Dwarf
 
 
 
 
38.
Fern, Other, Name Entry
 
 
 
 
39.
Dracaena
 
 
 
 
40.
Ivy, English                 
 
 
 
 
41.
Ivy, Swedish                
 
 
 
 
42.
Ivy, Grape                    
 
 
 
 
43.
Ivy, Variegated
 
 
 
 
44.
Ivy, Other, Name Entry
 
 
 
 
45.
Philodendron
 
 
 
 
46.
Caladium      
 
 
 
 
47.
Aspidistra     
 
 
 
 
48.
Baby Tears   
 
 
 
 
49.
Rubber Plant
 
 
 
 
50.
Joseph’s Coat
 
 
 
 
51.
Chlorphytum
 
 
 
 
52.
Purple Velvet
 
 
 
 
53.
Hoya, Wax Plant             
 
 
 
 
54.
Jade                                   
 
 
 
 
55.
Pepper, Ornamental          
 
 
 
 
56.
Wandering Jew
 
 
 
 
57.
Moses in the Cradle
 
 
 
 
58.
Sansevieria, (Snake Plant)
 
 
 
 
59.
Pothos, (Devils Ivy)
 
 
 
 
60.
Aloe Vera
 
 
 
 
61.
Other, Name Entry
 
 
 
 
Class
SECTION – 173
 SPECIMEN FLOWERS, ANNUAL
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
Ribbon
62.
Ageratum - 4 Stems
 
 
 
 
63.
Aster, Single, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
64.
Aster, Double, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
65.
Aster, Semi-Double, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
66.
Aster, Other, Name Entry, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
67.
Bell of Ireland - 4 Stems
 
 
 
 
68.
Bachelor Buttons - 4 Stems
 
 
 
 
69.
Calendula - 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
70.
Celosia, Crested - 1 Stem
 
 
 
 
71.
Celosia, Plume - 4 Stems
 
 
 
 
72.
Cleaona - Spider Flower
 
 
 
 
73.
Cosmos - 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
74.
Dahlia, Anemone - 3 Blooms, Any Color
 
 
 
 
75.
Dahlia, Cactus - 3 Blooms, Any Color
 
 
 
 
76.
Dahlia, Collorette - 3 Blooms , Any Color
 
 
 
 
77.
Dahlia, Decorative - 3 Blooms , Any Color
 
 
 
 
78.
Dahlia, Honeycomb - 3 Blooms , Any Color
 
 
 
 
79.
Dahlia, Pompom - 3 Blooms , Any Color
 
 
 
 
80.
Dahlia, Single - 3 Stems , Any Color
 
 
 
 
81.
Dahlia, Largest in Diameter, , Any Color
 
 
 
 
82.
Gallardia - 4 Stems
 
 
 
 
83.
Gladiolus, Large Flowering, 1 Spike
 
 
 
 
84.
Gladiolus, Miniature Flowering, 1 Spike
 
 
 
 
85.
Gladiolus, Largest - From Bottom to Tip, 1 Spike
 
 
 
 
86.
Marigolds, Large, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
87.
Marigolds, Single, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
88.
Marigolds, Small, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
89.
Marigolds, Double, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
90.
Marigolds, Other, Name Entry, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
91.
Nasturtiums, Single, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
92.
Nasturtiums, Double, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
93.
Nasturtiums, Other, Name Entry, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
94.
Pansy - Any Variety, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
95.
Petunia, Single, 4 Blooms                                        
 
 
 
 
96.
Petunia, Double, 4 Blooms                                    
 
 
 
 
97.
Petunia, Ruffled, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
98.
Petunia, Other Name Entry, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
99.
Rudbeckia, (Glorious Daisy) 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
100.
Salvia, Blue, 4 Blooms                      
 
 
 
 
101.
Salvia, Red, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
102.
Salvia, Other, Name Entry, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
103.
Scabiosa - 3 Blooms
 
 
 
 
104.
Snapdragons - 3 Spikes
 
 
 
 
105.
Strawflower, Single Color, 4 Blooms                        
 
 
 
 
106.
Strawflower, Mixed Colors, 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
107.
Sweet Pea, Any Color or Variety            
 
 
 
 
108
Zinnia, Giant - 3 Blooms                 
 
 
 
 
109.
Zinnia, Cactus - 3 Blooms               
 
 
 
 
110.
Zinnia, Double - 6 Blooms              
 
 
 
 
111.
Zinnia, Semi - Double - 6 Blooms   
 
 
 
 
112.
Zinnia, Dwarf Ball - 6 Blooms
 
 
 
 
113.
Zinnia, Single - 6 Blooms
 
 
 
 
114.
Zinnia, Novelty - 6 Blooms
 
 
 
 
115.
Zinnia, Largest in Diameter             
 
 
 
 
116.
Zinnia, Other, Name Entry
 
 
 
 
117.
Sunflower - 8" or Smaller - Including Petals - 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
118.
Largest Sunflower in Diameter - Excluding Petals
 
 
 
 
119
Other Annual, Name Entry
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION – 174
SPECIMEN FLOWERS, PERENNIAL
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
Ribbon
120.
Mum, Garden – Cushion, 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
121.
Mum, Garden – Decorative, 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
122.
Mum, Garden – Single, 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
123.
Mum, Spider – Single, 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
124.
Mum, Other, Name Entry, 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
125.
Coreopsis - 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
126.
Delphinium - 1 Spike
 
 
 
 
127.
Lily - 3 Spikes
 
 
 
 
128.
Black Eye Susan - 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
129.
Chinese Lantern - 4 Stems
 
 
 
 
130.
Butter Fly Bush - 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
131.
Painted Daisy - 4 Stems
 
 
 
 
132.
Hollyhock - 6 Blooms - 1Stem
 
 
 
 
133.
Hens & Chicks - 1 Hen and 4 Chicks
 
 
 
 
134.
Phlox - 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
135.
Rose, Old Garden, 3 Blooms Any Color                          
 
 
 
 
136.
Rose, Grandiflora, 1 Stem 3-5 Flowers, Any Color                         
 
 
 
 
137.
Rose, Floribunda, 1 Spray Any Color                           
 
 
 
 
138.
Rose Hybrid Tea, 1 Stem 1 Bloom Any Color
 
 
 
 
139.
Rose, Miniature, Potted
 
 
 
 
140.
Rose, Other, Name Variety, 1 Bloom
 
 
 
 
141
Sweet William-4 Blooms 
 
 
 
 
142.
Periwinkle-4 Blooms       
 
 
 
 
143.
Shasta Daisy-4 Blooms    
 
 
 
 
144.
Hydrangea-4 Blooms       
 
 
 
 
145.
Sedum - 3 Stems
 
 
 
 
146.
Red Hot Poker - 3 Spikes
 
 
 
 
147.
Yarrow - 4 Blooms
 
 
 
 
148.
Other, Perennial  Name Entry
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION – 175
 ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS
$5.00
$3.00
$1.00
Ribbon
 
ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS - LIVE ONLY - The use of artificial flowers is prohibited and no premiums will be paid on them.
 
 
 
 
149.
Arrangement of wild flowers - No Plants forbidden by Conservation rules may be used.
 
 
 
 
150.
Arrangement using dried materials - wreaths and vine arrangements
 
 
 
 
151.
Arrangement in Pedestal container
 
 
 
 
152.
Fruit and/or vegetable arrangement with/without flowers or foliage
 
 
 
 
153.
Arrangement depicting Natural or Pennsylvania History
 
 
 
 
154.
Arrangement featuring a candle
 
 
 
 
155.
Arrangement in a bottle
 
 
 
 
156.
Arrangement using 1 flower only - foliage and/or accessories permitted
 
 
 
 
157.
Arrangement depicting a Holiday or Special Occasion
 
 
 
 
158.
All White Arrangement - Foliage permitted
 
 
 
 
159.
Arrangement of Foliage - No Flowers
 
 
 
 
160.
Nosegays - Small Arrangements not to exceed 5" in height.
 
 
 
 
161.
Miniature - Small Arrangements not to exceed 3" in height.
 
 
 
 
162.
Corsage
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION - 176
 PLANT SCIENCE
$5.00
$3.00
$1.00
Ribbon
163.
Exhibit displaying any phase of Science and the Growing Plant
 
 
 
 
 
SECTION - 177
 FORESTRY EXHIBITS
$5.00
$3.00
$1.00
Ribbon
164.
10 Leaf specimen, 5 Cones, 1 Potted Seedling bred from seed bed
 
 
 
 
165.
15 Leaf Specimen properly labeled
 
 
 
 
166.
25 Leaf Specimen and 10 Wood Specimen
 
 
 
 
167.
Adopt-a-Tree Seedling Book - Exhibitor ages 8-10
 
 
 
 
168.
Adopt-a-Tree Seedling Book - Exhibitors ages 11-14
 
 
 
 
169.
Adopt-a-Tree Seedling Book - Exhibitors ages 15 and over
 
 
 
 
 
BEST OF SHOW
FLOWERING PLANTS
 
 
 
 
 
BEST OF SHOW
FOLIAGE PLANTS
 
 
 
 
 
BEST OF SHOW
SPECIMEN FLOWERS, ANNUAL
 
 
 
 
 
BEST OF SHOW
SPECIMEN FLOWERS, PERENNIAL
 
 
 
 
 

BEST OF SHOW
ROSE

       
 
BEST OF SHOW
ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
BEST OF SHOW
PLANT SCIENCE