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2015 Cleveland County Fair Entry & Award Catalog 

A salute to Foothills Farmers’ Market 

At Cleveland County Fair, our purpose is to showcase and 

promote the region’s agriculture, agribusiness, arts, crafts 

and culture through the annual agricultural fair. In keeping 

with the mission, we are pleased to salute Foothills Farmers’ 

Market, a non-profit organization that makes many of these 

commodities available to local 

consumers. 

Established in 2008, Foothills 

Farmers’ Market has grown 

to serve as the cornerstone of 

Cleveland County’s rapidly 

growing local food movement. 

The Market operates three seasonal 

tailgate market locations 

in Shelby and Kings Mountain, 

providing a direct connection 

to approximately 80 vendors 

with deep roots in Cleveland 

County and the surrounding 

region. These dedicated vendors 

include farms, nurseries, 

bakeries, meat & poultry 

growers, value-added specialty 

foods producers, and artisanal 

crafters. Nearly 1,500 market 

customers visit the Market’s 

three locations each week. 

Foothills Farmers’ Market provides a viable retail market 

for locally-grown fruits, vegetables, ornamentals and valueadded 

products, which generates additional income for 

farmers and creates opportunities for small and mid-size 

family farms to engage profitably in production agriculture. 

By increasing the availability and consumption of fresh fruits 

and vegetables, the Market also improves public health. The 

Market’s surplus food distribution program helps reduce 

hunger and food insecurity in Cleveland County, and their 

educational programs helps reduce hunger and food insecurity 

in Cleveland County, and their educational programs 

and activities strengthen the social fabric of the community 

by building awareness and appreciation for local agriculture. 

Market operations produce significant impact on the 

county’s economy, health, and quality of life. Eighty percent 

of vendors report that Foothills Farmers’ Market has enabled 

them to grow their businesses by increasing production, adding 

new products, hiring additional labor, and selling at new 

market locations. Total sales at three market locations have 

grown to more than $400,000 

annually. Sales of health foods 

grew by $125,052 from 2012 to 

2015, indicating that shoppers 

are increasing their intake of 

fresh fruits and vegetables, 

shown to reduce a number 

chronic health conditions. 

Each year, approximately 1,000 

citizens participate in marketsponsored 

tours, farm to table 

events, demonstrations, and 

other activities designed to 

increase the community’s 

awareness and appreciation of 

agriculture and local foods. 

Earlier this year, Foothills 

Farmers’ Market achieved a 

milestone goal by moving its 

Uptown Shelby Market to City 

Pavilion. This beautiful, stateof-the-art 

facility now provides 

the weather protection, customer parking, restrooms, equipment 

storage, and cold storage needed to support and grow 

market operations. 

By shopping at Foothills Farmers’ Market, you’re making 

food buying choices that are good for you and the local community. 

You’re also spending your food dollar directly with 

local farmers. This strengthens the local economy, protects 

family farms, preserves open space, and protects the natural 

environment. Nourish your body, mind and spirit. Connect 

with the local community and make food shopping the 

pleasant experience it should be! Get to know the people 

who grow your food. Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, meet 

up with friends, and bring the kids along. There’s something 

for everyone at Foothills Farmers’ Market! 

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2015 Cleveland County Fair Entry & Awards Catalog www.ClevelandCountyFair.com 

THE CLEVELAND 

COUNTY FAIR, INC. 

1751 East Marion Street 

Shelby, NC 28152 

704-487-0651 

Fax: 704-487-9192 

www.ClevelandCountyFair.com 

Email: info@ccfair.net 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The Cleveland County Fair Incorporated is a public service organization assisting in the development 

of the agricultural, educational and cultural resources of the county. It encourages 

students in agricultural, homemaking studies and clubs to improve every facet of life. The fair 

encourages honorable community and citizen involvement. It includes wholesome family enjoyment 

and entertainment. All profits are used for these purposes. The fair is licensed by the 

North Carolina Department of Agriculture. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Term Expires 2015 

Gary Gold 

Barbara Greene 

Randy Sweeting 

Wanda Webber 

Angela Jenks (V-Chairman) 

Term Expires 2016 

Mary Accor 

Bill Costner 

Steve Hoyle 

Will Thompson 

Amy Hull 

Term Expires 2017 

Kevin Bridges 

Adelaide Craver 

Rodney Dedmon 

Andy Elmore (Chairman) 

Alan Hamrick 

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS 

Cleveland Community 

College, President 

Dr. Steve Thornburg 

County Manager 

Jeff Richardson 

County Extension Director 

Gregory B. Traywick 

Cleveland County Schools Ind. 

Education Coordinator 

Tony Fogleman 

OFFICE STAFF 

Administration 

Judy Brown and Tammy Falls 

MAINTENANCE STAFF 

Maintenance 

Randy Connor 

Melvin Dickerson Jr. 

Rodney Glover 

Grounds Cleanup 

Ricky Swint 

Event Manager 

Bobby Jenks 

Catalog designed by 

Lisa Zyble 

Cashier 

Debby McIntyre 

Chaplain 

The Rev. Charles Reed 

Commercial Exhibits 

Doris Beam and Wray Beam 

Concession and 

Location Supervisor 

Bobby Jenks 

County Cooperative 

Extension Director 

Gregory B. Traywick 

Entertainment Director 

Jennifer Lackey 

Exhibits Department Director 

Jennifer Lackey 

Family and Consumer Education 

Nancy Abasiekong 

County Extension Agent Gate Supervisor 

Bob Southards 

Photography 

Bill Bridges 

RV Location Supervisors 

Bill and Jo Costner 

Department directors located on the pages for department director duties and responsibilities. 

North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs 

Greater Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce 

International Association of Fairs and Expositions 

FAIR STAFF 

THE CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR INC. IS A MEMBER OF: 

North Carolina Sheriff’s Association 

Outdoor Amusement Business Association 

National Independent Concessions Association Inc. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

2015 Cleveland County Fair Entry & Awards Catalog 

General Information 

Opening ceremonies 4 

Livestock Departments Superintendent, 

directors and show chairperson 5 

Cleveland County Fair History Timeline 6 

NC Wine & Grape Industry 7 

Fairground information and rules 8 

Entertainment Schedule 11 

The Miss Cleveland County Fair Pageant 12 

Memorials 14 

Livestock and Horse Division 

Livestock and Horse Division Information 19 

Health Regulations 20 

2015 Livestock and Horse Schedule 21 

Junior Judging Contests 22 

ABGA-Sanctioned Boer Goat Show 23 

Junior Meat Goat Show 25 

Junior Market Lamb Show 27 

ADGA–Sanctioned Open Dairy Goat Show 29 

ADGA–Sanctioned Youth Dairy Goat Show 31 

Horses and Ponies 33 

• English Horse, Miniature, Pony, 

Workhorse, Mule and Donkey Show 35 

• Pony Show 36 

• English Horse Show 37 

• Work Horse, Mule and Donkey Show 38 

• Western Horse Show 39 

Dairy Cattle 40 

Junior Dairy Cattle 42 

4-H Dairy Steer Show 44 

Beef Cattle 45 

Junior Beef Cattle 49 

Junior Market Hog Show 51 

Egg Show 53 

Poultry 54 

General Departments 

2015 Exhibitor Information 56 

• Dorton Exhibit Hall Department Directors 57 

Wine Producers Competition 58 

Horticulture and Field Crops 59 

• Field Crops 61 

Family and Consumer Science 62 

Canned and Dried Foods 63 

Baked Foods and Candies 66 

Pie Baking Contest 69 

Apparel and Home Décor Sewing 70 

Art 71 

Photography 72 

Flowers And Herbs 73 

Herbs 75 

Extension Master Gardener 76 

Needlecraft 77 

Hobbies and Crafts 79 

Very Special Arts 81 

Youth Competition 82 

• Needlecraft 82 

• Apparel and Home Décor Sewing 83 

• Art and Photography 84 

• Baked Food and Candies 85 

• Canned Foods 86 

• Hobby Crafts 88 

• Horticulture 89 

• Participation Training Class 91 

• Creative Expression 92 

• 4-H Cwlub Projects 93 

Education/School Exhibits 94 

Education/School FFA Exhibits 95 

Education/School CTE Exhibits 96 

Farm Booths 97 

Scouts (Boy and Girl) 98 

Events and Entertainment 

2015 Cleveland County Fair Special Days 99 

Senior Day Program 100 

Cheerleader Performances 101 

Kids Day 104 

Elizabeth Baptist Church Worship Service 105 

Forms 108 

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91st ANNIVERSARY OPENING DAY CEREMONY 

October 1, 2015, 5 p.m. at the performing arts stage 

REITHOFFER SHOWS 

40th year at the Cleveland County Fair 

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LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENTS 

Superintendent, Directors and Show Chairperson 

JUNIOR JUDGING CONTEST – DEPARTMENT AJ 

Directors: Lindsay Allison, Matt Harris, Kaye Harris, 

Shane McKee and Craig Mayes 

ABGA- SANCTIONED BOER GOATS – DEPARTMENT BB 

Director: Greg Traywick 

JUNIOR MEAT GOAT SHOW – DEPARTMENT BG 


JUNIOR MARKET LAMB SHOW – DEPARTMENT BL 


ADGA-SANCTIONED OPEN DAIRY GOAT SHOW – DEPARTMENT BS 


ADGA- SANCTIONED YOUTH DAIRY GOAT SHOW – DEPARTMENT BSJ 


HORSES & PONIES – DEPARTMENT C 

Directors: Carter York 

DAIRY CATTLE – DEPARTMENT D 

Directors: Kevin Bridges 

JUNIOR DAIRY CATTLE – DEPARTMENT DJ 

Directors: Shane McKee and Craig Mayes 

4-H DAIRY STEER CLUB – DEPARTMENT DS 

Superintendent: Greg Traywick 

Directors: Ashley Lee and Annie Thompson 

BEEF CATTLE – DEPARTMENT E 

DIRECTOR: Justin Carpenter 

JUNIOR BEEF CATTLE – DEPARTMENT EJ 

Directors: Justin and Amanda Carpenter, 

Matt Harris and John Bridges 

JUNIOR MARKET HOG SHOW - DEPARTMENT EMH 


POULTRY – DEPARTMENT F 

Directors: Joel Ledbetter and Leon Ledbetter 

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NORTH CAROLINA WINE AND GRAPE INDUSTRY 

NC ranks 10th for wine and grape productions in the U.S. 

North Carolina is home to more than 

110 wineries. The number of wineries 

has doubled since 2005 and grown 

more than five-fold in the last decade. 

• The industry has diverse grapes: 

European-style vinifera, native muscadines, 

French-American hybrids 

and labrusca grapes. 

• Scuppernong was the first grape 

cultivated in the United States, and is 

the official state fruit of North Carolina. 

The Mothervine, in Manteo on Roanoke 

Island, is a 400-year-old Scuppernong 

vine and the oldest known 

cultivated grapevine in the nation. 

• More than 400 individually owned 

grape vineyards grow across the state 

covering more than 1,800 acres. Grape 

acreage in the state has more than 

doubled in the last decade. 

• A Travel Industry Association (TIA) 

survey named North Carolina as a topfive 

state destination in the U.S. for 

wine and culinary tourism activities. 

• The North Carolina wine and 

grape industry generates an economic 

impact to $1.28 billion and supports 

nearly 7,600 jobs. The industry 

attracts 1.3 million tourists annually, 

producing $156 million in visitor 

spending and $51 million in state and 

local taxes. 

• Medoc Vineyard, in Brinkleyville 

and Halifax County, was the state’s 

first commercial winery established in 

1835, and once led the country’s wine 

production. 

• At the turn of the 20th century 25 

wineries operated in North Carolina, 

making it one of the most productive 

wine states in the U.S. The industry 

closed with the onset of Prohibition. 

• Duplin Winery in Rose Hill is the 

largest and oldest winery in the state, 

and the world’s largest muscadine 

wine producer. 

• Biltmore Estate Winery, in Asheville, 

is the most visited winery in the 

U.S., receiving more than 1 million 

visitors annually. 

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P. 0. Box 1588, Shelby, NC 28151 • 704-487-5234 or 704-472-3100 

Specializing in Late Model Rebuildable Vehicles 

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NORTH CAROLINA WINE AND GRAPE INDUSTRY 

NC ranks 10th for wine and grape productions in the U.S. 

North Carolina is home to more than 

110 wineries. The number of wineries 

has doubled since 2005 and grown 

more than five-fold in the last decade. 

• The industry has diverse grapes: 

European-style vinifera, native muscadines, 

French-American hybrids 

and labrusca grapes. 

• Scuppernong was the first grape 

cultivated in the United States, and is 

the official state fruit of North Carolina. 

The Mothervine, in Manteo on Roanoke 

Island, is a 400-year-old Scuppernong 

vine and the oldest known 

cultivated grapevine in the nation. 

• More than 400 individually owned 

grape vineyards grow across the state 

covering more than 1,800 acres. Grape 

acreage in the state has more than 

doubled in the last decade. 

• A Trave Industry Association (TIA) 

survey named North Carolina as a topfive 

state destination in the U.S. for 

wine and culinary tourism activities. 

• The North Carolina wine and 

grape industry generates an economic 

impact to $1.28 billion and supports 

nearly 7,600 jobs. The industry 

attracts 1.3 million tourists annually, 

producing $156 million in visitor 

spending and $51 million in state and 

local taxes. 

• Medoc Vineyard, in Brinkleyville 

and Halifax County, was the state’s 

first commercial winery established in 

1835, and once led the country’s wine 

production. 

• At the turn of the 20th century 25 

wineries operated in North Carolina, 

making it one of the most productive 

wine states in the U.S. The industry 

closed with the onset of Prohibition. 

• Duplin Winery in Rose Hill is the 

largest and oldest winery in the state, 

and the world’s largest muscadine 

wine producer. 

• Biltmore Estate Winery, in Asheville, 

is the most visited winery in the 

U.S., receiving more than 1 million 

visitors annually. 

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"Why buy a car and make a wreck? Buy a wreck and make a car." 

Cleveland County Auto Brokers, Inc. 

Parts and Rebuildables 

P. 0. Box 1588, Shelby, NC 28151 • 704-487-5234 or 704-472-3100 

Specializing in Late Model Rebuildable Vehicles 

We stock cars, light trucks, heavy trucks, vans and 4 WDs - both foreign and 

domestic. We have economy cars, luxury cars and sports cars. If we don't have the 

vehicle you want, we will try to locate it. Best of all, we will save you money. 

View our inventory at www.autopartsofshelby.com 

AACE Auto Salvage 

P.O. Box 3177 • 1526 Burke Road • Shelby, NC 28150 

USED AUTO PARTS - FREE LOCATING 

MasterCard • Visa • Discover Card • AE 

704-484-0123 1-800-247-9505 

JERRY ALLEN - Owner 

Auto Parts U-Pull & Scrap Metal 

704-482-4888 

autopartsupull.com 

Auto Parts of Shelby 

Hwy. 74 Bypass (Beside Western Sizzlin') Shelby, NC 28150 

704-487-5234 • 1-800-274-9124 

Recycled Late Model Used Auto Parts 

for Foreign and Domestic Cars, Trucks, Vans & 4x4s 

FREE PARTS LOCATING SERVICE AVAILABLE 

LARGE SELECTION OF: 

Motors • Batteries • Starters • Transmissions • Radios 

A/C Compressors • Tires • Alternators • Turbos 

Call Us For All Your Automotive Needs. 




FAIRGROUND INFORMATION AND RULES 

GUEST RELATIONS 

An information booth will be located near the Dorton Exhibit Hall 

(area 5 and 6 on fairgrounds map) and will be maintained during 

opening hours of the fair. First aid stations, ambulance services and 

restrooms are conveniently located on the fairgrounds. 

ADMISSION TO GROUNDS 

n Children ages 5 years old and under, senior citizens 

65 years and older and individuals in a wheelchair and the person 

pushing the wheelchair will be admitted free. 

n All children attending public schools will receive one free ticket, 

which may be used on any of the designated school days. 

PARKING 

Free parking is available across the road from our main gate at 

Cleveland Community College and other parking lots owned/operated 

by the fair on Kemper Road. Handicapped parking is also available 

across the road from the main gate. 

PATRONS 

Patrons are requested to report any discourtesies from any Cleveland 

County Fair employee to our management located in the fair office 

(area 5 on fairgrounds map). Also, we welcome any constructive 

criticism or helpful suggestions toward bettering any part of our fair. 

If for any reason there is a misunderstanding concerning admission 

to the gates, passes, etc., please pay the gateman/ticket seller the 

regular admission requested and bring your receipt directly to the 

manager’s office (area 5 on the fairgrounds map). This will save you 

time and avoid any unnecessary blocking of the traffic gates as well. 

RELEASE OF COMPETITIVE ENTRIES AND DISPLAYS 

n All competitive exhibits and displays will be released between 

3 and 7 p.m. Monday after the closing of the fair. Any article(s) not picked 

up within two weeks after the closing of the fair will be considered abandoned 

and will be disposed of by the fair management. 

n All exhibits are under the direct supervision of the directors in charge 

and are on exhibition as part of the fair’s attractions. It is agreed by the 

exhibitors in making their entries that they will comply with the rules and 

regulations of the Cleveland County Fair or forfeit any premiums. 

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR WEAPONS 

ARE PERMITTED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS 

PREMIUM CHECKS 

Premium checks may be picked up by exhibitors during noted 

times: 

6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 

6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 

6-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 

3- 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 

Exhibits must remain on display until Monday after closing of the 

fair to avoid forfeiting premium checks. 

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RULES GOVERNING ENTRIES, EXHIBITS AND AWARDS – GENERAL 

The following rules and regulations become a part of the contract of 

each exhibitor, licensee, concessionaire and every other person having 

contractual relations with the fair. 

n The management of the Cleveland County Fair reserves the right 

to rule on all questions not covered by these rules. 

n In the event of conflict between the general rules and special 

rules governing any department, special rules will take precedence. 

n Disregard of any rules or misrepresentation by exhibitor or 

concessionaire forfeits all premiums, rights and privileges without 

recourse. 

n The management will use diligence to insure the safety of livestock 

and articles entered for exhibit or display after their arrival on 

the fairgrounds. Under no circumstances, however, will the fair or its 

management be responsible for any loss, injury, theft or damage by 

fire, lightning, wind or any other agency, to such livestock or articles 

on exhibition or display. 

n Promiscuous advertising is strictly prohibited. Exhibitors may 

advertise and distribute from their places of exhibit ONLY. Posting 

of signs on buildings or concessions is prohibited. 

n No peddling, hawking or selling of any kind will be allowed in the 

buildings or on the grounds except by special license obtained from 

the fair manager. 

n Drunkenness, quarreling or the use of profane or obscene language 

will not be permitted on the grounds. 

n The fair will use every possible means to protect property, BUT 

WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CARS OR PARTS OF CARS OR 

ARTICLES LEFT IN CARS. 

n No begging will be permitted on the fairgrounds. 

n No article or animal will be entitled to space until proper entry 

is made. After an article has been entered for a premium, it cannot 

be removed until the time designated for release of that department. 

If any person removes an article or animal prior to that time, they 

forfeit all claims to premiums even if same shall have been awarded. 

n Each department will be under the special charge of its director. 

The directors will oversee the arrangements of all articles offered 

for exhibition in their departments, have control of space assigned to 

them and deliver the articles on presentation of receipt at the close 

of the fair. 

n Articles entered under wrong classes may be reclassified at the 

discretion of the judges and the directors. 


n All livestock on exhibition must be cared for by the exhibitor. 

All stalls and pens will have a cedar bedding base provided by the 

Cleveland County Fair. 

n All articles and livestock must be delivered to the grounds. 

No charge for transportation, express or drayage will be paid by 

the fair. 

n Online entries can be accessed at www.ClevelandCountyFair. 

com under the 2015 Events Tab-Online Entries. 

EXHIBITS 

n The same article cannot compete for more than one premium 

except sweepstakes. 

n All entries must be numbered and recorded in the books of 

the proper department and class. Corresponding tags will be issued, 

which must be attached to the exhibit before it can be placed 

on exhibition. 

n No person will be allowed to see the entries or have access to 

the entry book until after the awards have been made. 

n Exhibitors must see to the delivery of any articles or livestock 

on the grounds and to the proper care of the latter, as no charge for 

transportation or drayage will be paid by the fair. 

n All exhibits (except as noted under Entries) must be installed 

by Tuesday (before the Thursday Fair opening) to receive attention 

from the awarding judges. 

Exhibitors may have the use of halls and grounds for any reasonable 

number of days before opening day. This allows sufficient 

time without any delays for the arranging and placing of their 

exhibits. 

n Exhibitors should familiarize themselves with the premium 

list and regulations. 

n The original entry card must in all cases be attached to the 

exhibit, except in the case of animals when the cards can be conspicuously 

displayed on the stall or pen. 

ENTRIES 

n Competition is open to counties indicated in rules governing 

each department. Cleveland County is defined as all residents 

and those individuals living outside the county who participate in 

educational programs of N.C. Extension, schools and colleges in 

Cleveland County. 

n Entries in livestock departments must be made online or on 

the following form (Cleveland County Fair — Entry Form for Livestock 

and Horses) and must be in full compliance with the printed 

instructions on the form. The forms can be obtained from our 

annual Cleveland County Fair Book or online at www.Cleveland- 

CountyFair.com — 2015 Events Tab — Entry Forms. 

n Exhibitors should study the premium list carefully and when 

decision has been made as to which class to enter, they should 

fill out the entry blank with the class number, premium list number 

and name as they appear in the premium book. Entries may 

be made online, mailed or delivered in person to the Cleveland 

County Fair office at 1751 E Marion St., Shelby, NC 28152. No faxed 

copies will be accepted. 

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EXHIBITS (CONT.) 

n Entries made in wrong classes may be reclassified at the request 

of the judges, provided the reclassification is approved by the director 

of the department. 

n Where there is only one entry in a class, the judge will determine 

the proper placing for premium, unless otherwise stated in the 

department rules. 

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS 

n Directors are not permitted to employ any help without written 

permission from the management. An invoice for all supplies or materials 

must be obtained at the time of delivery by the department 

head and approved by them. 

n Directors will receive all property entered for exhibition and see 

that tags are securely attached. They will arrange such property in a 

suitable and attractive manner. 

n Directors will also see that the property is not removed before 

time specified under release. They will ensure that tags are matched 

on property upon removal as a means of preventing fraud and 

mistakes. 

n DIRECTORS ARE POSITIVELY FORBIDDEN TO MAKE SUG- 

GESTION OR INTERFERE WITH THE JUDGING IN ANY WAY 

WHATSOEVER. 

n Competition is open to Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford 

counties unless otherwise noted in department headings. 

JUDGES 

n The judges, when ready for duty, shall be furnished a list of all 

entries in their respective departments and books in which their 

placements of all exhibits are to be recorded. 

n Judges are especially instructed not to award premiums to any 

animal or articles because of its presence. It must be individually 

worthy. It is not the policy of this fair to encourage indifferent production 

of any kind or to distribute premiums equally among exhibitors. 

No premiums shall be awarded to any animal or article that 

does not possess high intrinsic merit. 

n The director in charge shall be with the judges when making 

the examinations in their respective department. When professional 

workers have assisted clubs, groups or individuals in preparing 

exhibits for any department, the professional worker shall not 

accompany the judges while they are judging the exhibits of these 

clubs, groups or individuals. As the awards are made, the director 

will attach the ribbon indicating the award. 

n The decision of the judges will be considered final. No appeal 

will be considered except in the case of protest in writing, with 

strong evidence of fraud or violation of the rules of the fair, which 

must be filed with the management of the fair before the premiums 

have been presented. 

n Reports must be signed by each judge in his own handwriting. 

However, judges cannot award premiums to articles not in the regular 

premium list. 

n With the agreement of the director, the judges may have wrong 

entries re-classed. 

n Judges may award premiums to single exhibits where specifically 

worthy when authorized by management through the director. 

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GRANDSTAND 

10/1 Open 

10/2 Open 

10/3 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby 

10/4 Open 

10/5 Open 

10/6 Open 

10/7 7:00 p.m. Faith & Family Night 

10/8 Open 

10/9 Open 

10/10 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby 

10/11 Open 

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 


Some events on Grandstand will be subject to admission charge. 

WEATHERS ARENA 

10/1 7:00 p.m. Cleveland County Fair Beauty Pageant 

10/2 7:30 p.m. local dance/music groups 

10/3 7:30 p.m. local dance/music groups 

10/4 11 a.m. Non-denominational church service 

2 p.m. Elementary Cheerleading 

10/5 7 p.m. Middle School Cheerleading 

10/6 Noon Senior Day 

10/6 7 p.m. High School Cheerleading 

10/7 Open 

10/8 Open 

10/9 Open 

10/10 Open 

10/11 Open 

Free admission for all events in Weathers Arena. 

FREE MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT 

Zerbini Family Circus, Barn Yard Review, Leon Jacobs, Kenya 

Safari Acrobats, Tiger Encounter, Ackmonster’s Chainsaw 

Demonstration, and Extreme Illusions and Escapes starring Josh 

Knotts & Lea 

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THE CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR PROUDLY PRESENTS: 

THE MISS CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015, AT 7 P.M. | WEATHERS ARENA 

The winner will represent the Cleveland County Fair in the Christmas parades and other noteworthy events. 

The pageant will be directed by the Cleveland County Commission for Women. 

RULES, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES: 

1. Open to all seniors in all high schools in Cleveland County. 

CONTESTANTS WILL BE JUDGED AS FOLLOWS: 

Casual Wear/Self Introduction 

25 percent 

Ballroom/Evening wear 

25 percent 

Talent 

25 percent 

Public Speaking 

25 percent 

Two contestants will be selected from rising 

seniors at each county high school. This will 

include Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, if 

the student is a Cleveland County resident. 

Selections will be made by September 11, 2015. 

Applications should be picked up from the 

guidance office before June 10, 2015, and 

returned no later than Aug. 28, 2015. 

CONTESTANTS WILL RECEIVE PRIZES AS FOLLOWS: 

Winner 

$200, crown and bouquet 

1st Runner-up 

$175 and bouquet 

2nd Runner-up 

$150 and bouquet 

All other contestants $100 and bouquet 

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A SPECIAL 

THANK YOU 

THE CLEVELAND COUNTY 

FAIR ASSOCIATION would 

like to give a big thanks for the 

beautiful planters displayed 

at the 2015 Cleveland County 

Fair. They are a gift from the 

Cleveland County Health Department/Solid 

Waste Department 

and Republic Services of 

Shelby, North Carolina. 

The Cleveland County Fair 

Board of Directors and staff 

would like to take this opportunity 

to thank them for this 

contribution to the Cleveland 

County Fair and their longterm 

partnership with us to 

assure that the Cleveland 

County Fair remains a clean 

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Memorials 

Frances Farris 

Patsy Greene 

Samuel Greer Jr. 

SHELBY - Frances Rayle 

Pack Farris, 86, died Saturday, 

May 10, 2015, at Carolinas 

Medical Center in Charlotte. 

Born in Reidsville on Feb. 8, 

1928, she was the daughter of 

the late Rev. Paul Revere and 

Annie Belle Pearson Rayle. 

Frances was a graduate of 

SHELBY – Mrs. Patricia 

“Patsy” Adeline Canipe 

Greene was born in Cleveland 

County on June 14, 

1929. After 85 years of a 

rich, active, and blessed life 

she went to be with the Lord 

peacefully on March 2, 2015 

at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia 

with her family by her side. 

A native of Cleveland County, Patsy was 

born the third and baby daughter of the late 

John William and Etta Beatty Costner Canipe. 

She was the granddaughter of the late 

George and Winnie Navey Canipe and William 

and Mary Turner Costner. Her two loving 

sisters, Norma Marie Canipe Kiser and 

Mary Elizabeth Canipe Cash, preceded her in 

death. She was also preceded in death by a 

nephew, Clifton “Wayne” Kiser and a greatgreat-niece, 

who was her namesake, Ruby 

Adeline “Adel” Lawing. She was a wonderful 

mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother 

who loved her family and friends. 

Patsy grew up on a farm near Fallston, NC 

and she loved to share her farm adventures 

with her family. She attended Fallston High 

School where she was a member of the basketball 

team and graduated in 1948. While 

in high school, she met the love of her life, 

SHELBY - Samuel Thiral 

Greer Jr., 80, of Melody 

Lane, died Saturday, 

Aug. 16, 2015, at Hospice 

of Wendover. A native of 

Cleveland County, he was 

the son of the late Samuel T. and Faye Kidd 

Greer. He served in the Navy Aviation as an 

Aviation Ordnance Senior Chief, and retired 

from Nationwide Insurance Company. He 

Lenoir Rhyne and Appalachian State University 

with a Master’s in Education. She retired 

from Shelby Middle School in 1988. She was 

a member of Central United Methodist Church. 

She enjoyed playing cards and camping. 

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded 

in death by her first husband, Donald R. 

Pack;and a brother, Dr. Wiley W. Rayle. 

Frances is survived by her husband James 

Farris; three sons, Paul Richard Pack and wife 

Kathy of Asheville, Thomas Michael Pack and 

wife Helen of Boiling Springs, and William 

Russell Eugene Greene, a Marine who had 

just returned from serving in World War II. 

They met on a blind date arranged by friends 

and were married on January 29, 1949 and 

remained married for almost 52 years. Her 

husband, who died on November 10, 2000, 

preceded her in death. 

Patsy worked outside of the home with J.C. 

Penney and was a Department Manager at the 

Shelby store for 38 years until she retired in 

2001. She also worked at Goody’s Department 

Store in Shelby for another 5 years and 

retired at the age of 75. 

Russell and Patsy were blessed with one 

child, Aleta Michele, who was loved dearly 

and she became the center of their life. After 

Aleta’s graduation from Shelby High School 

in 1968, Patsy became very active with her 

husband in AMVETS and AMVETS AUX- 

ILIARY and they spent the next 32 years 

side-by-side serving and caring for the veterans 

in the State of North Carolina doing 

community service work in the VA Hospitals 

in NC. She was local President at AMVETS 

Auxiliary Post #42 several times and was NC 

State Department President for three terms. 

She held every office on the local level and 

she also served as National Executive Committee 

(NEC) person on the National Level 

of AMVETS AUXILIARY. They visited 

over 35 states serving AMVETS. Together 

they accumulated over 4,000 hours of Community 

Service. Patsy received many honors 

was past Commander of American Legion 

Post 82, Shelby Amateur Radio Club, and 

chairman of Shelby Airport Commission. He 

was a charter member of Westview Baptist 

Church, and was an avid photographer and 

radio operator for the Navy’s Military Affiliate 

Radio System. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded 

in death by his brother, Richard Greer; sisters, 

Peggy Percival and Ninkey McMullen 

and her husband Bill; father and mother-inlaw, 

Jesse Wilson and Myrtle C. Borders; 

Sherman “Buddy” and wife Sheila of Fallston; 

a daughter, Cynthia Ann Pack Hoyle and husband 

Odell of Lake Norman; eight grandchildren, 

Jim Hoyle, Elizabeth Hoyle McSwain and 

husband John, Carol Pack, Justin Hoyle, Haley 

Pack Moore and husband Taylor, Taylor Hoyle, 

Kenny Pack, Buddy Pack and wife Tosha and 

Kevin Pack; and six great-grandchildren, Ethan 

Hutchins, Landon Moore, Brantley Moore, 

Ayden Pack, Paisley Thompson and Makenzie 

Beam. 

and awards through AMVETS but she was so 

proud to receive the J.C. Penney Community 

Service Award in 1989, 1993, and 1998 for 

her work with veterans. She was also a member 

of Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. 

Patsy is survived by her loving daughter, 

Aleta Michele Greene Sutherland and her 

husband Tom of Shelby, with whom she 

made her home after her husband’s death and 

who cared for her until her death. She is also 

survived by her grandson Rev. Hershal Eugene 

Spangler III “Tripp” and wife Angela 

of Shelby and a granddaughter Traci Michele 

Spangler Floyd of Shelby; four great-grandchildren, 

Patricia Lou Spangler, Jonathan 

Eugene Spangler, Ethan Thomas Spangler 

and Alexis Katelyn Floyd of Shelby; three 

special nieces; Lydia Cash Mullis (Jim) of 

Gastonia, Martha Kiser Biggerstaff Phillips 

(Ed) of Shelby and Maryetta Kiser Wease 

(Tim) of Lawndale; one special nephew, John 

Kiser (Robin) of Boiling Springs; six greatnieces, 

Renae Mullis Lawing, Anissa Mullis 

Mobley of Gastonia, Allison Kiser Lyons of 

Fuquay-Varina, Adrienne Kiser of Sarasota, 

Fla., Amanda Wease Philbeck of Fort Mill, 

SC, Stephanie Kiser of Chapel Hill; four 

great-nephews, Todd Biggerstaff of Lexington, 

Travis Biggerstaff of Gastonia, Timothy 

“Tim” Wease Jr. of Shelby, and Matthew 

Kiser of Statesville. 

and brother-in-laws, Bud Banta and Bobby 

Rainey. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 

years, Iris Champion Greer, of the home; 

sons, Gregory S. Greer and wife Linda of 

Cornelius, and Erick R. Greer and wife Susan 

of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Anne Banta of 

Orlando, FL and Marjorie Rainey of Rockingham, 

NC; and brother, Doug Greer of 

Little River, SC; sister-in-law, Sarah Greer of 

Shelby; grandchildren, Brandon and Tatiana 

Greer. 

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Memorials 


Glenn Poston 

SHELBY- Glenn A. 

“G.A.” Poston, 72, passed 

away Thursday, Aug. 29, 

2013, at Crawley Memorial 

Hospital after an extended 

illness. He was a member of 

Elizabeth Baptist Church, an 

active member of the Board 

of Directors of Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department, 

the Cleveland County Firefighters 

Assoc., the N.C. Law Enforcement Officers 

Assoc., and the Cleveland County Law Enforcement 

Officers Assoc. He was also a Mason 

and member of Cleveland Lodge 202. 

Mr. Poston started his career as a jailer with 

the Cleveland County Sherriff Dept. He then 

served as a police officer with Shelby Police, 

and then went back to the Sheriff’s Dept as a 

Deputy Sheriff until retirement. After his retirement 

as a deputy he worked for a number 

of years with Security at Cleveland Community 

College. Mr. Poston was also a familiar 

face for many years at the Cleveland County 

Fair as he carried out his duties there. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, 

Clyde G. Poston Sr. and Ruth Leonard Poston; 

brothers, Clyde Poston Jr., Claude Arey 

Poston, Jerry S. Poston, Donald Lee Poston 

and D.J. Poston; and sisters Annie Poston Wiley 

and Edna Poston Glover. 

He is survived by his brothers, Ronald 

Poston, and Dan C. Poston and Norma, all of 

Shelby; sister, Barbara Kay Poston Grayson of 

Shelby; sisters-in-law, Cathy Poston of Shelby 

and Barbara W. Poston of Miami, Fla.; and a 

number of nieces and nephews. 

Sarah Poston 

SHELBY - Sarah LaRue 

Hord Poston, 84, went 

peacefully into her Lord’s 

arms on Monday, Aug. 26, 

2013, at White Oak Manor 

in Kings Mountain. 

Born on Jan. 4, 1929, she 

was the daughter of the late Jasper Columbus 

and Genell Black Hord and her maternal 

grandparents Oscar Clayborne and Theodora 

“Theadie” Hord Black. In addition to her parents 

and grandparents, she was preceded in 

death by her brothers, James Allen Hord, Johnston 

Theodore Hord, Jessie Richard Hord, and 

Benjamin Clyde Hord; and one sister, Emma 

Hord Myers. 

A Christian, she was a member of Elizabeth 

Baptist Church where she was an adult Sunday 

School teacher for several years. She was also 

an active member of the Women’s Missionary 

Union, often serving as president. A former 

member of New Prospect Baptist Church, she 

helped Mrs. A. M. Kiser to organize the WMU 

and served as the first president of the organization 

there. 

She worked in Cleveland County having 

served as bookkeeper for the Cleveland County 

Register of Deeds, Dedmons Livestock, and 

retired from the Cleveland County Fair. 

She attended Waco High School where she 

graduated in 1947 as valedictorian of her class. 

She enjoyed reading, writing poetry, 

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and visiting friends. Many of her lifelong 

friends were made through her Rook Club. 

She was a member over 60 years. 

Her love was taking a leading part in planning 

and promoting family reunions for many 

branches of her family. 

She is survived by her daughter, Anita 

Poston Hooker and son-in-law Bill Hooker; 

two granddaughters, Sarah Ellen Kelly and 

husband Jeb Kelly of Durham, and Elizabeth 

Anne Hooker of Charlotte; a sister-in-law, Pat 

Ledbetter Hord; and niece, Teresa Ann Hord, 

both of Houston, Texas; a nephew, Allen Mills 

Hord and wife Kim Smith Hord; and two 

great-nieces, Emily and Melissa Hord, all of 

Katy, Texas. 

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Memorials 

Ralph Spangler 

LAWNDALE- Ralph 

Reuben Spangler, 94, of 

3303 Rube Spangler Road, 

Lawndale, passed away 

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2015, at 

Cleveland Regional Medical 

Center in Shelby. Born in Cleveland County 

on May 16, 1920, to the late C.R. and Elizabeth 

Cabaniss Spangler, he ran and operated 

his own cattle farm. 

In recognition of 50 years of work in the 

cattle industry as well as being a charter member 

and faithful supporter of the Cleveland 

County Cattlemen’s Association, Mr. Spangler 

became the first inductee the Cattleman’s 

Hall of Fame on Jan. 26, 2001. Mr. Spangler 

also served on the board of trustees for Cleveland 

Memorial Hospital and Gardner-Webb 

University. He was a member and proudly 

supported the Christian Service Organization 

at Gardner Webb University. He served on the 

North Carolina Association of Soil and Water 

Conservation District and the board of directors 

for the local American Red Cross and was 

a former member of the Shelby Lions Club. 

Mr. Spangler was a faithful member of 

Double Shoals Baptist Church where he was 

an active trustee and past deacon, and served 

on various other committees. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded 

in death by his brother, Thomas Spangler and 

sister, Golda Spangler. 

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Clevie 

Whisnant Spangler; son, Ronald Spangler and 

wife Ginger of Lawndale; daughters, Margie 

Christopher and husband Stephen of Lawndale 

and Mary Ann Lattimore and husband Dobbin 

of Polkville; four grandchildren, Beth Sibley 

of Charlotte, Josh Spangler and wife Brooke 

of Charlotte, Katie Earl and husband Greg of 

Lawndale and Elizabeth Lattimore of Raleigh; 

and four great-grandchildren, Bryce Spangler, 

Taylor Spangler, Cooper Earl and Parker Earl. 

Robert Warlick 

BELWOOD- Robert 

Decatur Warlick, 92, of 322 

Eastridge Drive, Belwood, 

passed away Saturday, June 

22, 2013, at Peak Resources, 

the old Century Care, in 

Shelby. 

He was born in Cleveland County on July 9, 

1920, to the late Walter Theodore Warlick and 

Lessie Lawrence Downs Warlick. 

He worked as a vocational agriculture teacher 

in Union County until entering the Navy 

during World War II, from 1944 to 1946. Mr. 

Warlick then returned to teaching agriculture 

at Belwood, Fallston, and finished his teaching 

career at Burns High School in 1978. 

During his teaching years, many of his FFA 

teams competed in the local, state, and even 

national competitions. Robert loved working 

with his “boys and girls.” 

He was instrumental in the rechartering 

and incorporation of the Town of Belwood in 

1978. He then served as the first mayor from 

1978 to 1998. 

He was a member of Norman’s Grove 

Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday 

school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, 

deacon, and deacon chairman. 

A farmer to the core, Robert is probably 

best known in the apple orchard. He served 

as past president of the NC Apple Growers 

Association. 

Mr. Warlick also served on numerous civic 

organizations, including the Cleveland County 

Fair Board of Directors, BB&T Board of Directors, 

Upper Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 

and the Lions Club. Robert served also 

as a past Boy Scoutmaster for Troop 100 for 

many years, but what brought him great pride 

is that all four of his grandsons obtained their 

Eagle Scout. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in 

death by his wife of 63 years, Blanche Elizabeth 

Peeler Warlick; daughter, Robbie Dixon; 

and great-grandson, Nathaniel Paul Dixon. 

He is survived by two daughters, Sheila 

London of Monroe and Susan Jolley and 

husband Mark of Belwood; son-in-law Ralph 

Dixon Jr. and wife Myra of Boiling Springs; 

three brothers, Walter Warlick Jr. of Vale, 

Ray Warlick Sr. of Vale, and Troy Warlick of 

Casar; four sisters, Mary Lou Davis of Shelby, 

Cecelia Miller of Lenoir, Margaret Harbison 

of Commerce, Texas, and Phyllis Miller of 

Huntersville; six grandchildren, Chris Dixon 

and wife Farrah, Seth London and wife Sarah, 

Heather Dixon Wolking and husband Alan, 

Rob London and wife Karla, James Jolley 

and wife Emily, and Sarah Jolley; eight greatgrandchildren, 

Cam Dixon, Kenan Dixon, 

Andrew London, Jack London, Emma Cate 

London, Cy London, Karsyn London, and 

Kate Wolking. 

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LIVESTOCK AND HORSE DIVISION INFORMATION 

WHO CAN EXHIBIT 


Junior Judging Contests — Open to teams or individual youths actively enrolled in public schools, 4-H or FFA. 

Competitions available in poultry, beef, dairy and horse judging. 

ABGA-Sanctioned Boer Goats — Open to the world. 

Junior Meat Goats — Open to North Carolina and South Carolina youths, plus any youth participating in the Foothills 

Goat and Sheep Association Youth Show Circuit. 

Junior Market Lambs — Open to youth exhibitors in Cleveland, Burke, Catawba, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford 

counties in North Carolina, and Cherokee and York counties in South Carolina, plus any youth participating in the 

Catawba Valley Livestock Foundation Carolina Farm Credit Youth Show Circuit. 

ADGA-Sanctioned Dairy Goats — Open to the world. 

Junior Dairy Goats — Open to North Carolina youths. 

Horses and Ponies — Open to exhibitors in Cleveland, Burke, Catawba, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford counties in 

North Carolina, and Cherokee and York counties in South Carolina. 

Dairy Cattle — Open to exhibitors in Cleveland, Burke, Catawba, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford counties in North 

Carolina, and Cherokee and York counties in South Carolina. 

Junior Dairy Cattle — Open to youth exhibitors in North Carolina and South Carolina. 

4-H Dairy Steer — Open to Cleveland County 4-H Dairy Steer Program participants. 

Beef Cattle — Open to exhibitors in Cleveland, Burke, Catawba, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford counties 

in North Carolina, and Cherokee and York counties in South Carolina. 

Junior Beef Cattle — Open to youth exhibitors in Cleveland, Burke, Catawba, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford counties 

in North Carolina, and Cherokee and York counties in South Carolina. 

Junior Market Hogs — Open to youth exhibitors in Cleveland, Burke, Catawba, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford 

counties in North Carolina. 

Entry information 

Make your entries early! 

n Available pens and tie spaces are assigned in the order entries are 

received. 

n No entries will be accepted after Sept. 16, 2015. 

Entry forms 

n All livestock must be entered on an official Cleveland County Fair 

Entry Form for Livestock and Horses located in the back of this book or 

online at www.ClevelandCountyFair.com. Click on the “2015 Events” 

tab and then on “Entry Form.” 

n Use a separate entry form for making entries in each department. 

For example, do not include goats and lambs on the same entry form. 

n All entry forms must be filled in completely, accurately and legibly. 

n List the class number as indicated in the premium list and for each 

entry made. 

n Use a separate line for each animal. 

n Do not enter championship classes. 

n Do enter group classes and showmanship classes as appropriate. 

Fees 

Remittance made payable to “Cleveland County Fair” must accompany 

the entry form. Entry fees are required for all entries in senior (open) 

classes. Entries exclusively in the Junior Livestock Show are not subject 

to fees. Please be sure to indicate on the entry form the total number of 

animals you will be bringing. Storage for tack and feed will be allocated 

by the livestock superintendent and horse superintendent subject to the 

space available. 

THE FOLLOWING ENTRY FEES WILL GOVERN 

Cattle 

Sheep 

Goats 

Horses and Ponies 

$5 per head 

$5 per head 

$5 per head 

$5 per head 

No substitutions are permitted unless so specified 

in the show rules and regulations for each 

department. 

Check-in 

Animals must be delivered to the fairgrounds during the dates and 

times indicated in the rules and regulations for each department unless 

a variance is approved by the relevant department director. 

Exhibitors removing their animals from the fairgrounds prior to the 

posted release time without approval by the department superintendent 

shall forfeit all premiums earned and shall be prohibited from 

competition at the Cleveland County Fair the following year. 

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HEALTH REGULATIONS 

n No animals may be off-loaded at the fairgrounds before being 

checked and approved by the department superintendent or his 

designee. 

n All livestock and horses are subject to follow-up inspection by an 

appointed veterinarian or credentialed livestock inspector. Those exhibiting 

any sign of disease or illness will not be allowed to enter the 

barn and will be promptly returned to the farm of origin. 

n All livestock must have a permanent form of identification (ear tag, 

tattoo, ear notch or microchip — reader must be provided by owner) 

to enter the fairgrounds. 

Cattle — Dairy and Beef 

Cattle must be accompanied by an official health certificate issued 

within 60 days of entry signed by an accredited veterinarian or an approved 

state or federally employed veterinarian. The health certificate 

should contain the following: 

n Name and address of exhibitor. 

n Description of each animal, including breed, age, sex and regulation, 

tattoo or ear tag numbers. 

n A statement by the veterinarian signing the health certificate that 

the cattle listed are not infected with, nor have been recently exposed 

to, any communicable disease, to the best of their knowledge. 

Goats and Sheep 

Goats and sheep must be accompanied by an official health certificate 

issued within 60 days of entry signed by an accredited veterinarian 

or an approved state or federally employed veterinarian. The health 

certificate should contain the following: 

n Name and address of exhibitor. 

n Description of each animal, including breed, age, sex and regulation, 

tattoo or ear tag numbers. 

n A statement by the veterinarian signing the health certificate that 

the goats or sheep listed are not infected with, nor have been recently 

exposed to, any communicable disease, to the best of their 

knowledge. 

All goats, regardless of state of origin, must be appropriately identified 

and comply with USDA and NCDA&CS Scrapie Eradication Program 

Guidelines. Call 1-866-USDA Tag (873-2824) or 919-855-7707 for 

more information. 

Horses and Ponies 

All weaned horses and ponies must be accompanied by an original 

EIA Test Chart Coggins Test (dated within 12 months of the show) indicating 

negative status with regard to Equine Infectious Anemia. 

No equine may be offloaded until the Coggins Test has been verified 

by the superintendent or his designee. 

ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 

1. Late entries: Livestock and horses being shown at other fairs may 

be permitted to arrive late or leave early, subject to prior approval by 

the department superintendent. Only those animals being shown at 

other fairs will be permitted this exception. Others arriving late may 

be barred from competition. Removing animals prior to posted release 

time forfeits places, awards and premiums. 

2. Illegible or incomplete entry forms will not be accepted. 

3. In order to compete, all exhibitors must be capable of showing animals 

without assistance in the ring. 

4. Livestock and horse shows are designed to educate and promote 

good sportsmanship. As such, show judges or the livestock superintendent 

are authorized to disqualify any exhibitor and/or bar them from future 

competition because of objectionable conduct both in and around 

the show ring. 

5. All female cattle 36 months of age must have produced a live calf. 

6. When on exhibit in the show ring: 

n Cattle and horses must be haltered and under the complete control 

of the exhibitor. 

n Halters are optional for market lambs. 

n Show chains are recommended for goats. 

7. Herdsman’s Contest for Cattle Exhibitors: 

n Please do not enter this contest on the livestock entry form. All 

exhibitors (including juniors) in charge of four or more animals will 

automatically be entered. 

n Cattle exhibits require more attention to neatness, cleanliness 

and sanitation than any other species of livestock. Realizing that the 

herdsman is directly responsible for the condition of his herd and 

the space it occupies, the fair sponsors a Herdsman’s Contest for 

beef and dairy exhibitors in charge of four or more animals entered 

in competition. The contest not only recognizes those herdsmen 

who do a good job, it also serves as an incentive for all exhibitors to 

improve the appearance and sanitation of the barn. 

n The following SCORECARD will serve as the basis for the livestock 

superintendent and his appointed judges to use in making the determination 

for awards: 

EVAUATION CRITERIA 

POSSIBLE POINTS 

Condition and cleanliness of herd 15 

Neatness of herdsman and helpers 10 

Courtesy of herdsman and helpers 10 

Method of keeping feed and equipment 10 

Cleanliness of stalls 10 

Cleanliness of alleys 10 

Decoration and attractiveness of barn 10 

Promptness in getting cattle to show ring 10 

Cooperation with show directors 10 

Support provided to other exhibitors 5 

Total: 100 

n Duration of contest: The Herdsman’s Contest will begin as animals 

are off-loaded at the fair and shall continue until animals are 

officially released. 

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2015 LIVESTOCK AND HORSE SCHEDULE 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 

3-8 p.m. Dairy Cattle and Display Livestock Accepted 

THURSDAY, OCT. 1 

Noon Dairy Cattle Must Be in Place 

10 a.m.–2 p.m. English Horses and Ponies Accepted 

4 p.m. Junior Dairy Judging Contest 

FRIDAY, OCT. 2 

3:30 p.m. Open and Junior Dairy Show 

4 p.m. Junior Poultry Judging Contest 

8 p.m. Dairy Cattle Released 

SATURDAY, OCT. 3 

10 a.m. Dairy Goats Must Be in Place 

1 p.m. English Horse, Miniatures, Ponies, 

Workhorses, Mules & Donkey Show 

4 p.m. Youth ADGA Dairy Goat Show 

SUNDAY, OCT. 4 

9 a.m. Open ADGA Dairy Goat Show 

8 p.m. All Dairy Goats Released 

MONDAY, OCT. 5 

10 a.m. Market Lambs Must Be in Place 

6 p.m. Junior Market Lambs Show 

8 p.m. All Market Lambs Released 

8 p.m. English Horses and Ponies Released 

TUESDAY, OCT. 6 

10 a.m. All Boer Goats Must Be in Place 

10 a.m. All Jr. Meat Goats Must Be in Place 

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Western Horses and Ponies Accepted 

2 p.m. ABGA Boer Goat Show 

6 p.m. Jr. Meat Goat Show 

8 p.m. All Boer and Jr. Meat Goats Released 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7 

8 a.m.–2 p.m. Barn Closed for Cleaning 

2–8 p.m. Beef Cattle Accepted 

THURSDAY, OCT. 8 

11 a.m. Beef Cattle Must be in Place 

4 p.m. Junior Horse Judging Contest 

FRIDAY, OCT. 9 

4 p.m. Junior Beef Judging Contest 

5 p.m. Open Beef Show 

SATURDAY, OCT. 10 

9 a.m. 4-H Dairy Steers Must Be in Place 

10 a.m. Western Horse and Pony Show 

Noon Junior Beef Show 

6 p.m. Junior Horse Judging Contest 

8 p.m. All Beef Cattle and Horses Released 

SUNDAY, OCT. 11 


10 a.m. Junior Market Hogs Must Be in Place 

Noon Junior Market Hog Show 

2 p.m. 4-H Dairy Steer Show 

5 p.m. Dairy Steer Support Auction 

8 p.m. All 4-H Dairy Steers and Market Hogs Released 

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JUNIOR JUDGING CONTESTS — AJ 

OPEN TO BURKE, CATAWBA, CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA, 

AND CHEROKEE AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA 

DIRECTORS: Shane Mckee, Lindsey Allison, 

Matt Harris, Kaye Harris and Craig Mayes 

Rules and regulations 

1. Competition is open to individuals or teams enrolled in public 

schools, 4-H or FFA. 

2. Teams consist of three members. 

3. Only students ages 9-19 are eligible to compete. 

4. All students participating in the judging contest: 

n Will be admitted free. 

n Enter at Gate 10. 

n Must be listed on a roster compiled by team instructor. This 

roster must include each student’s name, address and phone 

number. 

5. Competitors need to register 30 minutes prior to judging in 

order to receive premiums. 

DAIRY JUDGING 

Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. 

Dept-Division-Class 

PREMIUMS 

AJ-13-12 High Scoring Team $100 

1st 2nd 3rd 

AJ-13-13 High Scoring Individual $50 $35 $15 

POULTRY JUDGING 

Friday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. 


PREMIUMS 

AJ-12-10 High Scoring Team $100 

1st 2nd 3rd 

AJ-12-11 High Scoring Individual $50 $35 $15 

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Thursday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m 


PREMIUMS 

AJ-14-14 High Scoring Team $100 

1st 2nd 3rd 


BEEF JUDGING 

Friday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m 


PREMIUMS 

AJ-15-16 High Scoring Team $100 

1st 2nd 3rd 


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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. BB continued 

Sanctioned show rules (cont.) 

5. Computing Ages: 

n Birth dates, as listed on the registration certificate, will be used in 

determining class divisions. In order to calculate the class breaks, take 

the show date and count back to the birth date to determine the age 

and the class for the animal. 

6. Classes: 

n All animals must be registered purebred, fullblood, or percentage 

blood Boer goats. Divisions are according to the chart below. 

n Bucks 96.86 percent and lower are not eligible to be shown. 

n Progeny of fresh does will not be allowed in the ring with their 

dam. 

n At the discretion of the judge and the superintendent, the animals 

may be let loose in the ring as a function of judging. 

n The Champion and the Reserve Champion classes will be chosen 

from the first and second place animals in that division of the show. 

n Divisions will be defined as follows: 

ANIMAL DIVISION 

PERCENTAGE OF BOER 

Percentage does 50% to 88% 

Fullblood/pureblood does 

93.75% and higher 

Fullblood/pureblood bucks 


7. Exhibitor Responsibilities: 

n No animal bracing allowed at ABGA Sanctioned Shows: Goats’ 

front legs must be on the ground during judging. Front feet must remain 

on the arena floor during judge’s evaluation. Exhibitors may lift 

feet off the ground for a period not to exceed 10 seconds when posing 

the goat. 

n It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to refrain from presenting 

any animal owned by the presiding judge within 90 days prior to the 

show date. 

DIVISION 1 – PERCENTAGE DOES 

Dept-Division-Class Premiums:: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 

BB-1-1 0 to under 3 months $30 $25 $20 $15 



BB-1-4 9 to under 12 months $30 $25 $20 $15 

BB-1-5 Junior Division Champion (sash) 

BB-1-6 Junior Division Reserve Champion (sash) 

BB-1-7 12 to under 16 months $30 $25 $20 $15 



BB-1-10 Yearling Division Champion 

(sash) 

BB-1-11 Yearling Division Reserve Champion 

(sash) 

BB-1-12 24 to under 36 months $30 $25 $20 $15 

BB-1-13 36 months-plus $30 $25 $20 $15 

BB-1-14 Senior Division Champion 

(sash) 

BB-1-15 Senior Division Reserve Champion 

(sash) 

BB-1-16 Grand Champion Percentage Doe 

(sash) 

BB-1-17 Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Doe (sash) 

DIVISION 2 – FULLBLOOD/PUREBRED DOES 






BB-2-22 Junior Division Champion 

(sash) 

B-2-23 Junior Division Reserve Champion (sash) 





(sash) 

BB-2-28 Yearling Division Reserve Champion (sash) 


BB-2-30 36 months-plus $30 $25 $20 $15 


(sash) 

BB-2-32 Senior Division Reserve Champion (sash) 

BB-2-33 Grand Champion Fullblood Doe 

(sash) 

BB-2-34 Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Doe (sash) 

DIVISION 3 – FULLBLOOD BUCKS 







(sash) 





BB-3-44 Yearling Division Champion 

(sash) 



BB-3-47 36 months plus $30 $25 $20 $15 


(sash) 


BB-3-50 Grand Champion Buck 

(sash) 

BB-3-51 Reserve Grand Champion Buck 

(sash) 

Required Show Classes 

Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, The standardized classes for percentage does, 

fullblood/purebred does, and fullblood/purebred bucks at all shows 

independent of a fair or livestock exposition shall be as follows: 




Fullblood/pureblood does 97.35% and higher 

Fullblood/pureblood bucks 96.87% and higher 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. BB continued 

Sanctioned show rules (cont.) 

5. Computing Ages: 

n Birth dates, as listed on the registration certificate, will be used in 

determining class divisions. In order to calculate the class breaks, take 

the show date and count back to the birth date to determine the age 

and the class for the animal. 

6. Classes: 

n All animals must be registered purebred, fullblood, or percentage 

blood Boer goats. Divisions are according to the chart below. 

n Bucks 96.86 percent and lower are not eligible to be shown. 

n Progeny of fresh does will not be allowed in the ring with their 

dam. 

n At the discretion of the judge and the superintendent, the animals 

may be let loose in the ring as a function of judging. 

n The Champion and the Reserve Champion classes will be chosen 

from the first and second place animals in that division of the show. 

n Divisions will be defined as follows: 




Fullblood/pureblood does 


Fullblood/pureblood bucks 


7. Exhibitor Responsibilities: 

n No animal bracing allowed at ABGA Sanctioned Shows: Goats’ 

front legs must be on the ground during judging. Front feet must remain 

on the arena floor during judge’s evaluation. Exhibitors may lift 

feet off the ground for a period not to exceed 10 seconds when posing 

the goat. 

n It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to refrain from presenting 

any animal owned by the presiding judge within 90 days prior to the 

show date. 

DIVISION 1 – PERCENTAGE DOES 






BB-1-5 Junior Division Champion (sash) 


BB-1-7 12 to under 16 months $30 

$25 $20 $15 




(sash) 

BB-1-11 Yearling Division Reserve Champion 

(sash) 

BB-1-12 24 to under 36 months $30 $25 $20 $15 

BB-1-13 36 months-plus $30 $25 $20 $15 


(sash) 

BB-1-15 Senior Division Reserve Champion 

(sash) 

BB-1-16 Grand Champion Percentage Doe 

(sash) 

BB-1-17 Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Doe (sash) 

DIVISION 2 – FULLBLOOD/PUREBRED DOES 







(sash) 

B-2-23 Junior Division Reserve Champion (sash) 





(sash) 



BB-2-30 36 months-plus $30 $25 $20 $15 


(sash) 


BB-2-33 Grand Champion Fullblood Doe 

(sash) 

BB-2-34 Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Doe (sash) 

DIVISION 3 – FULLBLOOD BUCKS 







(sash) 





BB-3-44 Yearling Division Champion 

(sash) 



BB-3-47 36 months plus $30 $25 $20 $15 


(sash) 


BB-3-50 Grand Champion Buck 

(sash) 

BB-3-51 Reserve Grand Champion Buck 

(sash) 

Required Show Classes 

Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, The standardized classes for percentage does, 

fullblood/purebred does, and fullblood/purebred bucks at all shows 

independent of a fair or livestock exposition shall be as follows: 




Fullblood/pureblood does 97.35% and higher 

Fullblood/pureblood bucks 96.87% and higher 

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DIRECTOR: Greg Traywick 

Check in: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, until 10 a.m. 

Show: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at 6 p.m. 

Release: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at 8 p.m. 

JUNIOR MEAT GOAT SHOW — BG 


OPEN TO YOUTH EXHIBITORS IN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA 

PLUS ANY YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE FOOTHILLS GOAT AND SHEEP ASSOCIATION YOUTH SHOW CIRCUIT 


n Please use a separate entry form for each show. For example, do 

not list Junior Meat Goats and ABGA-Sanctioned Boer Goats on same 

entry form. 

n Important: No entries will be accepted after Sept. 16. Exhibitors 

removing their animals from the barn prior to posted released time 

shall forfeit premiums. 

n Make your entries early using the entry form at the back of this 

book or online at www.ClevelandCountyFair.com. Space is assigned in 

the order entries are received and the show is limited to available pen 

space. 

No fee is required for entry in the Junior show. 

Admission tickets and parking 

See the director for admission and parking passes at check-in. Vehicles 

and trailers must be moved to the special Livestock Parking Area 

immediately after unloading. 

Guidelines 

n The show is open to all youths aged 5-21 years on show day. 

n Limit four entries per exhibitor (any combination of meat kids or 

commercial does). 

n All exhibitors must present a health certificate. 

n All goats must be tagged in compliance with the USDA AND 

NCDA&CS Scrapie Eradication Control Program (refer to Health Regulations 

in this catalog for additional information). 

n Exhibitors must have owned and worked with their entries at least 

30 days prior to show. 

n Exhibitors must maintain control of their animals at all times in the 

show ring. 

n Only non-registered does and wethers with all baby teeth and 

weighing at least 35 pounds are eligible to compete in meat goat kid 

classes. (Entries will be weighed and mouthed at check-in). Wethers 

must be castrated or banded and completely healed. 

n Non-registered commercial does 1 year and older will be shown 

by age. 

n In order to compete, exhibitors must be capable of showing animals 



1. The management reserves the right of declining any entry. 

2. Furthermore, the directors reserve the right to bar from 

competition: 

n Goats of decided poor conformation. 

n Goats not fitted properly for the show. 

n Goats not possessing sufficient merit to warrant recognition. 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. BG continued 

Rules and regulations (cont.) 

3. Exhibitors are expected to: 

n Display their animals as directed by the director(s). 

n Accept assigned pen spaces without controversy. 

n Keep their animals and display in attractive 

appearance. 

n Cooperate with the department in every way such 

as may serve to increase the educational value of the 

show. 

4. Exhibitors failing to promptly exhibit their 

animals in the arena to be rated by the judge as per 

schedule, shall forfeit the privilege of competition. 

Decorations with ribbons previously won by animals 

in the show shall be prohibited until after the awards 

have been made in their respective classes. Current 

Cleveland County Fair ribbons must be displayed. 

5. The judge shall determine proper placing in the 

absence of competition in any class. Should unsound, 

inferior or distinctly unworthy specimens be presented 

in competition, the Association shall be under 

no obligation to decorate them with ribbons or distribute 

prizes as scheduled. Merit alone shall justify 

recognition. 

6. Feed and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitor. 

Care will be exercised to have all pens clean 

and bedded with a suitable base material at the time 

of entry. However, the exhibitor will be expected to: 

n Provide on-site supervision of their animals. 

n Keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary 

condition. 

n Remove all litter or equipment promptly as the 

superintendent may direct. 

7. Exhibitors removing their animals from the 

barn prior to the posted release time shall forfeit all 

premiums. 

8. The Cleveland County Fair Association shall not 

be responsible for any accident which may occur to, 

or by reason of any animals exhibited at the show. 

Also, the exhibitor shall hold the Cleveland County 

Fair blameless and indemnify the Cleveland County 

Fair against any legal proceedings arising from such 

actions. 

MEAT GOATS AND MEAT GOAT KIDS 

Enter these classes on Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for Livestock and Horses. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $25 2nd: $20 3rd: $15 4th: $10 5th and below: $5 

Dept.-Division-Class 

BG-1-1 Junior Meat Goats (Wethers, Does and Commercial Does) 

CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Do not enter these classes on Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for Livestock and Horses. 

PREMIUMS 

BG-2-1 Grand Champion Meat Goat Sash and $100 

BG-2-2 Reserve Champion Meat Goat Sash and $50 

COMMERCIAL MEAT GOAT DOES 

PREMIUMS 


BG-3-1 Does 1 year old and under 2 years 

BG-3-2 Does 2 years old and under 3 years 

BG-3-3 Does 3 years and older 

BG-3-10 Grand Champion Doe Sash 

BG-3-11 Reserve Champion Doe Rosette 

JUNIOR MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP 

Juniors are eligible to compete provided they can control their animal without assistance in 

the show ring. Exhibitors may use kids or nannies in the showmanship competition. Enter the 

appropriate age division on Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for Livestock & Horses to be 

eligible to compete. 

PREMIUMS 


BG-4-1 Exhibitors 5-8 years old on day of the show (non-competitive, ribbons and $5) 

BG-4-2 Exhibitors 9-13 years old on day of the show 

BG-4-3 Exhibitors 14-21 years old on day of the show 

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JUNIOR MARKET LAMB SHOW — BL 


Check-In: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, 9-10 a.m. 

Show: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at 6 p.m. 

Release: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at 8 p.m. 


OPEN TO YOUTH EXHIBITORS IN CLEVELAND, BURKE, CATAWBA, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTIES 

IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND CHEROKEE AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 

PLUS ANY YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY LIVESTOCK FOUNDATION CAROLINA CREDIT YOUTH SHOW CIRCUIT 



not list Junior Market Lambs and Junior Meat Goats on the same entry 

form. 






the order entries are received, and the show is limited to available pen 

space. No fee is required for entry in the junior show. 


See the director for admission and parking pass at check-in. 

n Vehicles and trailers must be moved to the special livestock parking 

area outside the gate immediately after unloading. 

Guidelines 

n The show is open to all youths aged 5-21 years on show day. 

n The show is limited to 160 entries, with the entries being accepted 

in the order they are received. 

n Only ewes and wethers weighing between 75 and 145 pounds will 

be permitted to show. 

n Wethers must be castrated or banded and completely healed. 

n Limit three entries per exhibitor. 

n Should an exhibitor have more than one lamb assigned to a particular 

class, another youth exhibitor will be allowed to assist in the 

show ring. 

n All exhibitors must present a health certificate. 

n All goats must be tagged in compliance with the USDA and 

NCDA&CS Scrapie Eradication Control Program (refer to Health 

Regulations on page 20 for additional information). 

n Exhibitors must have owned and worked with their entries at least 

30 days prior to show. 

n Exhibitors must maintain control of their animals at all times in the 

show ring. 

n Classes will be assigned by ascending weight, with no more than 10 

animals per class. 





2. Furthermore, the directors reserve the right to bar from competition: 

n Junior Market Lambs of decided poor conformation. 

n Junior Market Lambs not fitted properly for the show. 

n Junior Market Lambs not possessing sufficient merit to warrant 

recognition. 


n Display their animals as directed by the director(s). 

n Accept assigned pen spaces without controversy. 

n Keep their animals and display in attractive appearance. 

n Cooperate with the department in every way such as may serve to 

increase the educational value of the show. 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. BL continued 


4. Experienced judges shall pass on each class. 

5. The judge shall determine proper placing in the 

absence of competition in any class. Should unsound, 

inferior or distinctly unworthy specimens be presented 

in competition, the Association shall be under no obligation 

to decorate them with ribbons or distribute prizes as 

scheduled. Merit alone shall justify recognition. 

6. Feed and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitor. 

Care will be exercised to have all pens clean and bedded 

with a suitable base material at the time of entry. No 

straw is permitted for bedding. 

The exhibitor will be expected to: 

n Provide on site supervision of their animals. 

n Keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary 

condition. 

n Remove all litter or equipment promptly as the 

superintendent may direct. 

7. Illegal drugs, poor sportsmanship and/or unethical 

conduct in fitting and showing will not be permitted. 

Ramping (elevating the front feet of lambs with heads 

tied close to the rail) will not be permitted. 

8. Exhibitors removing their animals from the barn 

prior to the posted release time shall forfeit all premiums. 

9. The Cleveland County Fair Association shall not be 

responsible for any accident which may occur to, or by 

reason of any animals exhibited at the show. Also, the 

exhibitor shall hold the Cleveland County Fair blameless 

and indemnify the Cleveland County Fair against any 

legal proceedings arising from such actions. 

MARKET LAMBS 

Enter these classes on Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for Livestock and Horses. 

PREMIUMS 


Dept.-Division-Class 

BL-1-1 Junior Market Lambs 

CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Do NOT enter these classes on Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for Livestock and Horses. 

PREMIUMS 

BL-2-1 Grand Champion Market Lamb Sash and $100 

BL-2-2 Reserve Champion Market Lamb Sash and $50 

JUNIOR MARKET LAMB SHOWMANSHIP 

Enter the appropriate age division on the Cleveland County Fair Entry Form 

for Livestock and Horses to be eligible to compete. Only 1 entry per person. 

PREMIUMS 


BL-3-1 Exhibitors 5-8 years old on day of the show (non-competitive, ribbons and $5) 

BL-3-2 Exhibitors 9-13 years old on day of the show 

BL-3-3 Exhibitors 14-21 years old on day of the show 

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ADGA-SANCTIONED OPEN DAIRY GOAT SHOW — BS 

OPEN TO THE WORLD 


Check-In: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, until 10 a.m. 

Show: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at 9 a.m. 

Release: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at 8 p.m. 



not list meat goats and dairy goats on the same entry form. 






the order entries are received, and the show is limited to available tie 

space which is 200 head. 

n Entry fee is $5 per head. Please remit fees payable to the “Cleveland 

County Fair” with your entry form(s). 





Breed codes 

1. Nubian (NU) 5. Saanen (SA) 

2. Oberhalsi (OB) 6. Nigerian Dwarf (NG) 

3. Alpine (AP) 7. Recorded Grades (RG) 

4. LaMancha (LM) 8. All Other Purebred (AOP) 

Guidelines, rules and regulations 

NEW RULE: NO STRAW! NO EXCEPTIONS! 

Cleveland County Fair will provide bedding. 

1. These junior and senior doe shows are sanctioned separately by 

the American Dairy Goat Association and their rules shall govern. 

Refer to http://adga.org./ShowKit/ShowRules.pdf for complete details. 

Only American Dairy Goat Association, American Goat Society 

and Canadian Goat Society registered, recorded or applied for animals 

may be shown in an official American Dairy Goat Association Show. 

2. The superintendent reserves the right to limit the number of entries 

per farm. 

3. Limit of 20 head per farm. 

4. The base date for computing ages of animals is the date of the 

show. There is no pre-show milk-out. 

5. The original registration certificate is required for all animals six 

months of age and older and MUST be shown to the show secretary 

before the start of the show. 

6. The original registration certificate or duplicate application 

stamped by the ADGA office is required for all animals under six 

months of age and MUST be shown to the show secretary before the 

start of the show. 

7. No copies of registration certificate or the stamped duplicate application, 

telegrams or phone calls will be accepted in lieu of the original 

certificate. 

8. All animals entering the grounds must have health certificates. 

Negative brucellosis and TB tests within 30 days or herd certifications 

and accreditation are also required unless animals are from 

states that are certified “TB and Brucellosis Free” by the USDA (check 

with veterinarian). 

9. A health check of all animals will be performed on the grounds and 

suspect/unhealthy animals will be barred from entry. 

10. When you submit your entry you agree to abide by the decision 

of the show officials. 

11. All animals must comply with USDA Scrapie Eradication program. 

12. All animals must be checked in with the attending health inspectors 

and the show superintendent during the prescribed check-in times. 

13. If your animal is awarded a GCH or RGCH, you must have your 

papers ready for immediate viewing by the judge. 

14. Please verify all the information on the official show sheet prior 

to signing. 

15. Cleveland County Fair will provide bedding — NO STRAW! NO 

EXCEPTIONS! 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. BS continued 

SENIOR DOES 

Senior Grand Champion — rosette 

Senior Reserve Grand Champion — rosette 

JUNIOR DOES 

Junior Grand Champion — rosette 

Junior Reserve Grand Champion — rosette 

Show order will be as listed: 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $30 2nd: $25 3rd: $20 4th: $15 

Dept.-Division-Classes: 

BS-1 Milkers under 2 years of age 

BS-2 Milkers 2 years and under 3 years 



BS-5 Milkers 5 years and over 

BS-6 Best 3 does (Dairy Herd) 

(1 entry per person. Animals in herd must be registered in classes 1-5.) 

Show order will be listed as: 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $30 2nd: $25 3rd: $20 4th: $15 

Dept.-Division-Classes: 

BS-7 Junior Doe Kids 

• April 1, of current year to date 

BS-8 Intermediate Doe Kids 

• March of current year Kids Only 

BS-9 Senior Doe Kids 

• October of previous year through Feb. of current year 

BS-10 Dry Yearlings 

• 1 year old not in milk 

BS-11 Breeders Trio 

(1 entry per person. Animals in trio must be registered in classes 7-10.) 

CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVE 

Show order will be as listed: 

BS-12 Best Junior Doe in Show - Sash 

BS-13 Best Junior Udder in Show 

BS-14 Best Senior Doe in Show - Sash 

BS-15 Best Senior Udder in Show 

BS-16 Best Overall Doe in Show 

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ADGA-SANCTIONED YOUTH DAIRY GOAT SHOW — BSJ 

OPEN TO NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH AGES 5-21 YEARS 



Check-In: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, until 10 a.m. 

Show: Saturday, Oct. 3,, 2015, at 4 p.m. 

Release: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at 8 p.m. 


not list meat goats and market goats on the same entry form. 






the order entries are received and the show is limited to available tie 








Breed codes 

1. Nubian (NU) 5. Nigerian Dwarf (NG) 

2. Alpine (AP) 6. Recorded Grades (RG) 

3. LaMancha (LM) 7. All Other Purebred (AOP) 

4. Saanen (SA) 

Guidelines, rules and regulations 

NEW RULE: NO STRAW — NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Cleveland County Fair will provide bedding 

1. These combined junior and senior shows are sanctioned by the 

American Dairy Goat Association and their rules shall govern. 

Refer to http://adga.org/ShowKit/ShowRules.pdf for complete details. 

Only American Dairy Goat Association, American Goat Society and Canadian 

Goat Society registered, recorded or applied for animals may be 

shown in an official American Dairy Goat Association Show. 

2. The superintendent reserves the right to limit the number of entries 

per farm. 

3. The base date for computing ages of animals is the date of the show. 

There is no pre-show milk-out. 

4. The original registration certificate is required for all animals six 

months of age and older and MUST be shown to the show secretary before 

the start of the show. 

5. The original registration certificate or duplicate application stamped 

by the ADGA office is required for all animals under six months of age 

and it MUST be shown to the show secretary before the start of the show. 

6. No copies of registration certificate or the stamped duplicate application, 

telegrams, or phone calls will be accepted in lieu of the original 

certificate. 

7. All animals entering the grounds must have health certificates. 

Negative brucellosis and TB tests within 30 days or herd certifications 

and accreditation are also required unless animals are from states that 

are certified “TB and Brucellosis Free” by the USDA (check with 

veterinarian). 

A health check of all animals will be performed on the grounds and 

suspect/unhealthy animals will be barred from entry. When you submit 

your entry you agree to abide by the decision of the show officials. 

All animals must comply with USDA Scrapie Eradication program. 

8. All animals must be checked in with the attending health inspectors 

and the show superintendent during the prescribed check-in times. 

9. If your animal is awarded a GCH or RGCH you must have your 

papers ready for immediate viewing by the judge. Please verify all the 

information on the official show sheet prior to signing. 

10. Cleveland County Fair will provide bedding — NO STRAW! NO 

EXCEPTIONS! 

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DIRECTOR: Carter York 

The Horse and Pony show is divided into two shows: 

English Horses, Miniatures, Ponies, 

Workhorses, Mules and Donkeys 

Accepted: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Show: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 1 p.m. 

Released: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at 8 p.m. 

Western Horses and Ponies 

Accepted: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 


Show: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at 10 a.m. 

Released: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at 8 p.m. 


not list horses and any other species of livestock on the same form. 

n No entries will be accepted after Sept. 16. Exhibitors removing 

their animals prior to the posted release time shall forfeit all premiums 

earned and shall be prohibited from competition at the Cleveland 

County Fair the following year. 

HORSES AND PONIES — C 

OPEN TO CLEVELAND, BURKE, CATAWBA, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA, 




n Two exhibitor passes will be issued per entry. 



Guidelines 

1. Make your entries early using the entry form at the back of this 

book or online at www.ClevelandCountyFair.com. 

2. Use a separate form for each horse (do not include them on the 

entry form with any other type of livestock). 


4. A copy of Coggins Report certified by the issuing veterinarian must 

be mailed with the entry form. The original Coggins report must be presented 

once the animal arrives at the fairgrounds. 

5. Written proof of age must be provided for horses and ponies less 

than one year of age and must be mailed with entry. 

6. Space is assigned in the order entries are received and show is limited 

to available stall space. 

7. Entry fee is $5 per head. Please remit fees payable to the “Cleveland 

County Fair” with your entry form(s). No entries will be accepted after 

Sept. 11. 

8. Junior exhibitors 9-19 years of age must have fitted, cared for and be 

in the possession of their animals for 30 or more days prior to the show. 

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M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-12pm • 110 North Hwy 18 Vale, NC 28168 

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DIRECTOR: Carter York 

The Horse and Pony show is divided into two shows: 

English Horses, Miniatures, Ponies, 

Workhorses, Mules and Donkeys 

Accepted: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Show: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 1 p.m. 

Released: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at 8 p.m. 

Western Horses and Ponies 

Accepted: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 


Show: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at 10 a.m. 

Released: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at 8 p.m. 


not list horses and any other species of livestock on the same form. 

n No entries will be accepted after Sept. 16. Exhibitors removing 

their animals prior to the posted release time shall forfeit all premiums 

earned and shall be prohibited from competition at the Cleveland 

County Fair the following year. 

HORSES AND PONIES — C 





n Two exhibitor passes will be issued per entry. 



Guidelines 



2. Use a separate form for each horse (do not include them on the 

entry form with any other type of livestock). 


4. A copy of Coggins Report certified by the issuing veterinarian must 

be mailed with the entry form. The original Coggins report must be presented 

once the animal arrives at the fairgrounds. 

5. Written proof of age must be provided for horses and ponies less 

than one year of age and must be mailed with entry. 

6. Space is assigned in the order entries are received and show is limited 

to available stall space. 

7. Entry fee is $5 per head. Please remit fees payable to the “Cleveland 

County Fair” with your entry form(s). No entries will be accepted after 

Sept. 11. 

8. Junior exhibitors 9-19 years of age must have fitted, cared for and be 

in the possession of their animals for 30 or more days prior to the show. 

WESTENDSALES.COM 

704-538-5345 

Fax 704-538-7849 

M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-12pm • 110 North Hwy 18 Vale, NC 28168 

63467 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. C continued 


Exhibitors removing their animals prior to the posted release time 

shall forfeit all premiums earned and shall be prohibited from competition 

at the Cleveland County Fair the following year. Show horses being 

exhibited at other fairs are not permitted to arrive late or leave early 

unless prior permission has been granted by the department director. 

Exhibitors are expected to: 

n Display their horses and ponies as directed 

by the fair management. 

n Accept assigned stalls without controversy. 

n Keep their animals and stalls in attractive 

appearance. 

n Keep clean drinking water available at all 

times. 

n Cooperate with the department director 

in every way such as may serve to increase the 

educational value of the exhibits and show. 

Furthermore, exhibitors must agree to comply 

with the following show guidelines. 

Show guidelines: 

1. To be eligible to show in competitive 

classes, the exhibitor must be nine years of age 

or older on the day of the show. 

2. The fair will make a non-competitive participation/training 

class available as an option 

for young exhibitors who may require assistance 

from an adult in the show ring. Exhibitors 

eight years of age and under may only show in 

the participation/training class. Horses and 

ponies used in the participation/training class 

may also show in correct competition class by a 

qualified family member. 

3. Each exhibitor is limited to two entries in 

the Miniature Division, Pony Division, English 

Horse Division, Work Horse, Mule and Donkey Division and Western 

Horse Division. 

4. Any individual horse or pony may compete in only one division. 

For example, English or Western Division not both. 

5. Horses and/or ponies must be fitted and shown by the exhibitor. In 

an emergency, a substitute show person may be used pending approval 

by the department director. 

6. The department director is responsible for determining classes for 

entrants. Entries will not be changed nor substitutions allowed after 

entries are received, unless approved by the department director. 

7. Individual animals may only be shown once in fitting and 

showmanship. 

8. Exhibitors must have animals ready and enter the show ring 

promptly when classes are called. Animals not in place within three 

minutes will be disqualified and barred from competition. 

9. Discourteous and unsportsman like behavior by exhibitors or ringside 

affiliates will not be tolerated. Violation could lead to disqualification 

and one year ban from competition in the horse and pony department 

at the Cleveland County Fair. 

Stalls: 

1. Only animals accepted for stall space will be allowed to show. No 

Exceptions. 

2. Forty stalls are available for each show. These will be assigned by 

the department director in the order the entries are received (based on 

postmark or time of hand delivery to the office of the Cleveland County 

Fair). 

3. No stall may be bedded, decorated, locked or otherwise claimed 

until official assignments have been posted by the director. 

4. The Cleveland County Fair will provide a layer of sawdust in the 

stalls. Exhibitors must provide all additional bedding and feed. The fair 

will not have bedding or feed available for sale. 

5. Exhibitors are expected to keep their stalls 

clean. 

6. Exhibitors are expected to ensure that 

the horses and ponies are fed and watered 

regularly. 

7. Unclaimed or otherwise empty stalls may 

not be used for storing tack, feed or equipment 

until approved by the director. Such stalls will 

be made available by the director on a firstcome 

first–served basis. 

Health and safety: 

1. All weaned horses and ponies must be accompanied 

by: 

n Written proof and approval negative test 

for equine infectious anemia. 

n Original Coggins report dated within 

12 months of the opening of the fair (Must 

be presented). 

2. Horses and ponies must not be off-loaded 

until the Coggins report has been verified by 

the director or his approved representative. 

3. All animals, regardless of age, must be 

shown at halter. All animals must be haltered 

except when confined to a stall. 

4. No weaned stud horses or ponies will be 

accepted. All weaned males must be castrated 

and healed. 

5. Children 10 years of age and younger may 

be assisted by an adult if needed during showing 

of the animals. 

6. Any horse or pony deemed by the director to be a threat to the safety 

of exhibitors, spectators or other animals will be promptly returned 

to the farm of origin. 

7. Animals are permitted to be exercised only on the parking field and 

this must be completed by 2 p.m. each day. Horses and ponies must be 

saddled and unsaddled outside of the gate. 

8. The Cleveland County Fair shall not be responsible for any accident 

which may occur to or by reason of any exhibit animals. The exhibitor 

shall hold the Cleveland County Fair blameless and indemnify 

them against any legal proceedings arising from such actions. 

Horse exhibitor contest criteria: English and Western 

n Condition and cleanliness of horse. 

n Neatness and cleanliness of exhibitor. 

n Courtesy and sportsmanship of exhibitor. 

n Cleanliness of stalls, hallways and decoration. 

n Promptness of time for show. 

n Cooperation with directors and judges. 

Duration of Contest: The Horse Exhibitor Contest will begin as the 

animals are off-loaded at the fairgrounds and shall continue until the 

animals are officially released. 

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English Horse Exhibitor Contest 

Do not enter this contest on the Cleveland County Fair 

Entry Form for Livestock and Horses. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $25 

Dept.-Division-Classes 

C-1-1 English Horse Exhibitor Contest 

Western Horse Exhibitor Contest 

Do not enter this contest on the Cleveland County Fair 


PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $25 

C-2-1 Western Horse Exhibitor Contest 

ENGLISH HORSE, MINIATURE, PONY, 

WORKHORSE, MULE AND DONKEY SHOW 

Participation/training class 

Open only to exhibitors 8 years of age and under 

(See Show Guidelines — second bullet point). 

Enter this class on Cleveland County Fair 


PREMIUM: $20 per exhibitor 


C-3-1 Participation Class for English Horses, Ponies and Miniatures 

MINIATURE HORSE SHOW (34 INCHES AND UNDER) 

Miniature Mares and Geldings 

Enter the classes on Cleveland County Fair 

Entry Form for Livestock and Horses 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 

C-4-1 Mares under one year of age 

C-4-2 Mares one year of age and under two years 

C-4-3 Mares two years of age and under three years 

C-4-4 Mares three years of age and over 

C-4-5 Geldings under one year of age 

C-4-6 Geldings one year of age and under two years 

C-4-7 Geldings two years of age and under three years 

C-4-8 Geldings three years of age and over 

Best Miniature Mare and Foal 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 


C-4-9 Best mare and foal 

Miniature Championships 

Do not enter these classes on the Cleveland County Fair 


Winners from classes C-4-1 through C-4-8 are eligible to compete. 

PREMIUMS 

C-4-10 Grand Champion Mare $50 

C-4-11 Reserve Champion Mare $40 

C-4-12 Grand Champion Gelding $50 

C-4-13 Reserve Champion Gelding $40 

Miniature Fitting and Showmanship 



Each miniature is eligible to compete in only one class. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 

C-4-14 Junior youth exhibitors ages 9-14 

C-4-15 Senior youth exhibitors ages 15-19 

C-4-16 Adult exhibitors 20 years of age and older 

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SMALL PONIES (UNDER 48 INCHES) 

Small Pony Mares and Geldings 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 










Best Small Pony, Mare and Foal 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 


Small Pony Championships 




PREMIUMS 





PONY SHOW 

Best Large Pony, Mare and Foal 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 



Large Pony Championships 




PREMIUMS 



C-5-25 Grand Champion Gelding $50 


Pony Fitting and Showmanship 

Enter the classes on Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for 

Livestock and Horses. Each pony is eligible to compete in only one class. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 




LARGE PONIES (48 INCHES TO 57 INCHES) 

Large Pony Mares and Geldings 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 









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ENGLISH HORSE SHOW 

Registered English Horses 

Enter these classes on the Cleveland County Fair 


PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 



C-6-2 Mares one year and under two years 

C-6-3 Mares two years and under three years 



C-6-6 Geldings one year and under two years 

C-6-7 Geldings two years and under three years 


Non-Registered English Horses 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 




C-6-12 Mares three years of age and over 





Best English Mare and Foal 

Enter this class on the Cleveland County Fair 


PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 


C-6-17 Best Mare and Foal 

English Horse Championships 




PREMIUMS 





English Horse Fitting and Showmanship 

Enter the classes on Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for Livestock and 

Horses. Each horse is eligible to compete in only one class. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 




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WORK HORSE, MULE AND DONKEY SHOW 

Work Horses 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 


C-7-1 Mares under one year 








Best Work Horse Mare and Foal 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 


Mule and Donkey Classes 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 


C-7-14 Mule Mare (any age 800 lbs and over) 

C-7-15 Mule Gelding (any age 800 lbs and over) 

C-7-16 Mule Mare (any age 800 lbs and under) 

C-7-17 Mule Gelding (any age 800 lbs and under) 

C-7-18 Donkey Mare (any age or size) 

C-7-19 Donkey Gelding (any age or size) 

Work Horse, Mule and Donkey Showmanship 



Each animal is eligible to compete in only one class. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 




Work Horse Championships 




PREMIUMS 





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PARTICIPATION/TRAINING CLASS 

Open only to exhibitors five to eight years of age 

(See Show Regulations – second bullet point). 

Enter this class on Cleveland County Fair 


PREMIUM: $20 per exhibitor 


C-8-1 Participation Class for Western Horses 

WESTERN HORSE SHOW 


Best Western Mare and Foal 

Enter this class on the Cleveland County Fair 

Entry Form for Livestock & Horses. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 


C-9-17 Best Mare and Foal 

Registered Western Horses 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 

C-9-1 Mares under one year 








Non-Registered Western Horses 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 




C-9-12 Mares three years of age and over 





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Winners from classes C-9-1 through C-9-16 are eligible to compete 

PREMIUMS 





Western Horse Fitting and Showmanship 

Enter the classes on Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for Livestock and 

Horses. Each horse is eligible to compete in only one class. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $40 3rd: $30 4th: $20 5th-10th: $10 




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DAIRY CATTLE — D 




DIRECTOR: Kevin Bridges 

CHECK IN: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, by noon 

SHOW: Friday, Oct. 2, at 3:30 p.m. 

RELEASE: Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at 8 p.m. 


not list dairy cattle and beef cattle on the same entry form. 

n Important Information: No entries will be accepted after Sept. 16. 

Exhibitors who remove their animals from the barn prior to the posted 

release shall forfeit all premiums. 




space which is 125 head. Entry fee is $5 per head with the exception 

of the junior shows. No fee is required for entry in the junior shows. 

Please remit fees payable to the “Cleveland County Fair” with your entry 

form(s). 





Breed codes and show order 

1. Guernsey (G) 

2. Holstein (H) 

3. Jersey (J) 

4. Ayshire (A) 

5. Brown Swiss (BS) 

Guidelines 

NEW RULE: NO STRAW – NO EXCEPTIONS 

Cleveland County Fair will provide dry shavings. 


without assistance in the show ring. 

n ALL exhibitors, regardless of the state of origin, must present a 

health certificate dated within 60 days of the opening date of the fair 

(see livestock health regulations). 

n Animals exhibited in the Junior Dairy Show are eligible for competition 

in the Open Show provided they are entered on a separate form 

under the same exhibitor’s name and number as in the junior show 

n An animal shown in the Junior Show shall not be entered in another 

exhibitor’s name in the Open Show. 

n Junior exhibits will show at the same time and with animals entered 

in the Open Show. When the judge completes each class, the ribbons 

will be presented and the placing recorded in for the Open Show. 

The junior exhibitors will then step forward to determine their places in 

the Junior Show. 

n Juniors may not enter group classes. However, junior entries may 

be used to complete group classes in the Open Show provided they are 

owned by the same family or farm. 

n No animal shall be allowed to compete in group classes unless also 

registered in an individual class. 


1. Animals must be registered. Copies of registration papers should 

be available for inspection by the livestock superintendent, department 

directors or the show judge. 

2. All animals must be in the possession of the exhibitor. They must 

be under the exhibitors care for thirty days prior to the opening day of 

the fair. 



n Dairy cattle of decided poor conformation. 

n Dairy cattle not fitted properly for the show. 

n Dairy cattle not possessing sufficient merit to warrant recognition 


n Display their animals as directed by the superintendent and 

director(s). 

n Accept assigned tie spaces without controversy. 

n Keep their animals and display area in attractive appearance. 



6. Exhibitors failing to promptly exhibit their animals in the arena 

to be rated by the judge as per schedule, shall forfeit the privilege of 

competition. Decorations with ribbons previously won by animals in 

the show shall be prohibited until after the awards have been made in 

their respective classes. Current Cleveland County Fair ribbons must 

be displayed. 


8. The judge shall determine proper placing in the absence of competition 

in any class. Should unsound, inferior or distinctly unworthy 

specimens be presented in competition, the Association shall be under 

no obligation to decorate them with ribbons or distribute prizes as 


9. Feed must be furnished by the exhibitor. No straw for bedding. 

Fair will provide dry shaving for bedding. Care will be exercised to have 

all tie spaces clean and bedded with a suitable base material at the time 

of entry. However, the exhibitor will be expected to: 


n Keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary condition. 

n Remove all litter or equipment promptly as the superintendent 

may direct. 

10. All herdsmen in charge of a herd of four or more animals exhibited 

in classes will automatically be entered in the Herdsmen’s contest 

(see the rules governing livestock). 

11. There will be no classes offered or premiums awarded for any 

breed show with three or less animals entered in that show. These animals 

will be eligible to show in the commercial division. 

12. The Cleveland County Fair Association shall not be responsible 

for any accident which may occur to, or by reason of any animals exhibited 

at the show. Also, the exhibitor shall hold the Cleveland County 

Fair blameless and indemnify the Cleveland County Fair against any 


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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. D continued 

SINGLE ENTRIES 

Enter these classes on the Cleveland County Fair Entry Form for Livestock 

and Horses. The standard classification will be used as follows: Base dates 

for computing the ages of dairy cattle are March 1 and Sept. 1. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $45 3rd: $40 4th: $35 5th: $30 


D-2 Junior Heifer Calf — born between March 1, 2015, and May 30, 2015 

D-3 Intermediate Heifer Calf — born between Dec. 1, 2014, and Feb. 28, 2015 

D-4 Senior Heifer Calf — born between Sept. 1, 2014, and Nov. 30, 2014 

D-5 Summer Yearling Heifer — born between June 1, 2014, and Aug. 31, 2014 

D-6 Junior Yearling Heifer — born between March 1, 2014, and May 31, 2014 

D-7 Winter Yearling Heifer — born between Dec. 1, 2013, and Feb. 28, 2014 

D-8 Senior Yearling Heifer — born between Sept. 1, 2013, and Nov. 30, 2013 

D-9 Two Year Old Cow — born between Sept. 1, 2012 and Aug. 31, 2013 

D-10 Three Year Old Cow — born between Sept. 1, 2011 and Aug. 31, 2012 

D-11 Four Year Old Cow — born between Sept. 1, 2010 and Aug. 31, 2011 

D-12 Cow Five Years of Age and Older — born before Sept. 1, 2010 

GROUP CLASSES 



Junior exhibitors are not eligible to compete. 

Limited to one entry per class per farm. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $45 3rd: $40 4th: $35 5th: $30 


D-17 Junior Best Three Females — Coming from entries 

D-18 Produce of Dam — Two heifers from the same dam, both bred and owned 

by the exhibitor 

D-19 Get of Sire — Four animals all by the same sire, all bred and owned by the 

exhibitor. 

D-20 Breeder’s Herd — All in group are to be owned by the exhibitor at least 

60 days prior to the show. Group to consist of: 

n Two females over two years of age in milk or previously in milk. 

n Two females under two years of age. 

n One female any age. 

n At least three animals in entry must be bred by the exhibitor. 

CHAMPIONSHIPS 



D-13 Junior Champion Female 

(winners of classes D-2 through D-7 are eligible) — Sash 

D-14 Senior Champion Female 

(winners of classes D-8 through D-12 are eligible) — Sash 

D-15 Grand Champion Female 

(Junior Champion Female & Senior Champion Female are eligible) — Sash 

D-16 Reserve Champion Female — Sashj 

HERDSMAN’S AWARD 

Juniors in charge of four or more animals may compete 

(see livestock department for contest rules and scorecard for judging). 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $65 and Sash 2nd: $55 3rd: $45 4th: $35 5th: $25 

D-HA-21 Herdsman’s Award 

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JUNIOR DAIRY CATTLE — DJ 

OPEN TO ALL YOUTH IN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA AGES 5-21 


DIRECTORS: Shane McKee and Craig Mayes 

CHECK IN: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, by noon 

SHOW: Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. 

RELEASE: Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at 8 p.m. 


not list junior dairy cattle and junior beef cattle on the same entry form. 


removing their animals from the barn prior to the posted release time 

shall forfeit all premiums. 



the order entries are received, and the show is limited to available tie 


n No fee is required for entry in the junior show. However, junior 

entries in the open show are subject to a $5 per head entry fee. 

n Please remit fees payable to the “Cleveland County Fair” with your 

entry form(s). 





Breed codes and show order 

1. Guernsey (G) 

2. Holstein (H) 

3. Jersey (J) 

4. Ayrshire (A) 

5. Brown Swiss (BS) 

Guidelines 

NEW RULE: NO STRAW — NO EXCEPTIONS 

Cleveland County Fair will provide dry shavings. 

1. In order to compete, the exhibitor must be capable of showing 

animals without assistance in the show ring. 

2. Open to junior exhibitors 5-21 years of age (as of show date) residing 

in North Carolina and South Carolina. 

3. Junior exhibitors must have fitted, cared for and been in possession 

of their entries for 30 days prior to the show. 

4. Exhibitors must present a health certificate dated within 60 days 

of the opening date of the fair (see livestock health regulations on page 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. DJ continued 

Guidelines (cont.) 

5. Limit one entry per class. 

6. Animals exhibited in the Junior Dairy Show are eligible for competition 

in the open show provided they are entered on a separate form 


7. An animal shown in the junior show shall not be entered in another 

exhibitor’s name in the open show. 

8. Junior exhibits will show at the same time and with animals entered 

in the open show. When the judge completes each class, the ribbons 

will be presented and the placing recorded for the open show. The 

junior exhibitors will then step forward to determine their places in the 

junior show. 

9. Juniors may not enter group classes. However, junior entries may 

be used to complete group classes in the open show provided they are 

owned by the same family or farm. 


1. Animals must be registered. Copies of registration papers should 

be available for inspection by the livestock superintendent, department 

directors or the show judge. 



the fair. 



competition: 

n Junior dairy cattle of decided poor conformation 

n Junior dairy cattle not fitted properly for the show 

n Junior dairy cattle not possessing sufficient merit to warrant 

recognition 


n Display their animals as directed by the superintendent and 

directors 

n Accept assigned tie spaces without controversy 

n Keep their animals and display area in attractive appearance 








be displayed. 







9. Feed and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitor. Care will be 

exercised to have all tie spaces clean and bedded with a suitable base 

material at the time of entry. However, the exhibitor will be expected 

to: 

n Provide onsite supervision of their animals 

n Keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary condition 


may direct 

10. All juniors in charge of a herd of four or more animals exhibited 

in classes will automatically be entered in the Herdsmen’s contest (see 

the rules governing livestock). 









SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES - ALL BREEDS COMBINED 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th: $20 


DJ-20 Cloverbud Fitting & Showmanship 

Youth ages 5-8 by day of show (non-competitive class, ribbons and $5) 

DJ-21 Junior Fitting and Showmanship (youth ages 9-13) 

DJ-22 Senior Fitting and Showmanship (youth ages 14-21) 

SINGLE ENTRIES 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th: $20 

The standard classification will be used as follows: 

Base dates for computing the ages of dairy cattle are March 1 and Sept. 1. 

DJ-2 Junior Heifer Calf – born between March 1, 2015, and May 30, 2015 

DJ-3 Intermediate Heifer Calf – born between Dec. 1, 2014, and Feb. 28, 2015 

DJ-4 Senior Heifer Calf – born between Sept. 1, 2014, and Nov. 30, 2014 

DJ-5 Summer Yearling Heifer – born between June 1, 2014, and Aug. 31, 2014 

DJ-6 Junior Yearling Heifer – born between March 1, 2014, and May 31, 2014 

DJ-7 Winter Yearling Heifer – born between Dec. 1, 2013, and Feb. 28, 2014 

DJ-8 Senior Yearling Heifer – born between Sept. 1, 2013, and Nov. 30, 2013 

DJ-9 Two Year Old Cow – born between Sept. 1, 2012, and Aug. 31, 2013 

DJ-10 Three Year Old Cow – born between Sept. 1, 2011, and Aug. 31, 2012 

DJ-11 Four Year Old Cow – born between Sept. 1, 2010, and Aug. 31, 2011 

DJ-12 Cow Five Years of Age and Older – born before Sept. 1, 2010 

CHAMPIONSHIPS 



DJ-13 Junior Champion Female 

(winners of classes DJ-2 through DJ-8 are eligible) — Sash 

DJ-14 Senior Champion Female 

(winners of classes DJ-9 through DJ-12; Junior Champion Female and Senior 

Champion Female are eligible) — Sash 

DJ-15 Grand Champion Female 

(Junior Champion Female and Senior Champion Female are eligible) — Sash 

DJ-16 Reserve Champion Female – Sash 

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4-H DAIRY STEER SHOW — DS 

OPEN ONLY TO YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE CLEVELAND COUNTY 4-H DAIRY STEER CLUB. 

DIRECTORS: Ashley Lee and Annie Thompson 

CHECK-IN: Steers must be in place in Weathers 

Livestock Arena by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. 

There is no entry fee for this show. 

SHOW TIMES: Showmanship competition begins at 1 p.m. 

on Sunday Oct. 11, 2015. Stock show immediately follows. 

Live auction begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. 

For more information, or to apply for the 2016 project, 

contact the County Extension Center at (704) 482-4365. 

Project Description & Background: The 4-H Dairy Steer Club, coordinated 

through N.C. Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development 

Program, provides an opportunity for youth ages 5 to 18 to develop 

important life skills through their involvement in a long-term, handson 

livestock activity. It also helps participants develop basic animal 

husbandry skills and a greater appreciation for production agriculture. 

Terminal Show – Rules and regulations 

n Animals will not be allowed to enter the barn until visually inspected 

and passed by health officials. 

n Health regulations — Please refer to the general rules for livestock 

on page 20. 

n To be eligible for competition in the fitting and showmanship contest 

and the stock class, participants must submit a completed entry 

form at the back of this book or online at www.ClevelandCountyFair. 

com. 

n Important: No entries will be accepted after Sept. 16, 2015. 

n Exhibitors will feed and care for their animals during the Fair until 

they are sold at auction. 

n Exhibitors are required to sell their animals to form a feedlot load. 

2015 sale details will be announced at fair or before. 

FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST 

Exhibitors will be evaluated on their ability to present their steer in a 

manner that will develop the most favorable impression on the judge. 

Elements include: 

n Grooming 

n Leading and setting up the animal in the show ring 

n Show ring etiquette 

n Ability to answer technical questions about the livestock project 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th & below: $20 


DS-1-1 Cloverbud Fitting and Showmanship 

Non-competitive class for exhibitors 5-8 years of age. 

PREMIUMS 

Each exhibitor will receive a $20 premium. 

Exhibitors will be critiqued, not ranked. 

DS-1-2 Junior Fitting and Showmanship 

Competitive class for exhibitors 9-13 years of age. 

DS-1-3 Senior Fitting and Showmanship 


STOCK SHOW 

Steers will be evaluated on their relative growth and performance, carcass 

merit, and other factors relevant to their value as a meat animal. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th & below: $20 

DS-2-1 Cloverbud Steers 

Non-competitive class for exhibitors 5-8 years of age. 

Each exhibitor will receive a $20 premium. 

Exhibitors will be critiqued, not ranked. 

DS-2-2 Junior Steers 


DS-2-3 Senior Steers 


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BEEF CATTLE — E 



DIRECTORS: Justin Carpenter 



CHECK IN: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, by 11 a.m. 

SHOW: Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at 5 p.m. 

RELEASE: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at 8 p.m. 

The barn will be available Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, after 2 p.m. to 

allow for bedding and tack unloading ONLY. 

NO UNLOADING will be allowed on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, 2015. 



not list open beef cattle and junior beef cattle on the same entry form. 







space. Entry fee is $5 per head with the exception of the junior shows. 

No fee is required for entry in the junior shows. Please remit fees payable 

to the “Cleveland County Fair” with your entry form(s). 

Guidelines 

n NO STRAW - NO EXCEPTIONS 

n In order to compete, the exhibitor must be capable of showing animals 


n Out of state exhibitors must present a health certificate dated within 

60 days of the opening date of the fair (see livestock health regulations). 

n Animals exhibited in the Junior Beef Show are eligible for competition 

in the open show provided they are entered on a separate form 


n An animal shown in the junior show shall not be entered in another 


n Each exhibitor is limited to six entries in the beef shows. No farm or 

family may occupy more than one row of tie spaces. 

n Juniors may not show bulls. 

n Juniors may not enter group classes. However, junior entries may 

be used to complete group classes in the open show provided they are 

owned by the same family or farm 

n Feeder steers and market steers must be weaned, halter-broken, 

polled or dehorned castrated and completely healed. (See class listings 

for other restrictions). 

Show order 

1. Simmental (S) 

2. Angus (A) 

3. Commercial (CM) 

4. Charolais (CH) 

5. Red Angus (RA) 

6. Limousin (L) 

7. Hereford (H) 

8. Shorthorn (SH) 

9. Feeder Steers (FS) 



63460 

63441 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. E continued 



be under the exhibitor’s care for 30 days prior to the opening day of the 

fair. 

2. Each individual exhibitor may enter up to six animals with no more 

than one entry per class. 



competition: 

n Beef Cattle of decided poor conformation 

n Beef cattle not fitted properly for the show 

n Beef cattle not possessing sufficient merit to warrant recognition 


n Display their animals as directed by the directors 










be displayed. 







n Feed must be furnished by the exhibitor. Care will be exercised to 

have all tie spaces clean and bedded with a suitable base material at 

the time of entry. However, the exhibitor will be expected to: 

n Provide on site supervision of their animals 

n Keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary condition 


may direct 

10. All herdsmen in charge of a herd of four or more animals exhibited 

in classes will automatically be entered in the herdsmen’s contest 










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HEIFERS 



Juniors may compete. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $45 3rd: $40 4th: $35 5th: $30 


E-1 Spring Heifer Calf 

(calved after March 1 of current year) 

E-2 Junior Heifer Calf 

(calved January — February of current year) 

E-3 Winter/Late Senior Heifer Calves 

(calved November — December of previous year) 

E-4 Early Senior Heifer Calves 

(calved September — October of previous year) 

E-5 Late Summer Yearling Females 

(calved July — August of previous year) 

E-6 Early Summer Yearling Females 

(calved May — June of previous year) 

E-7 Late Spring (April) Yearlings 

(calved April 1 — 30 of previous year) 

E-8 Early Spring (March) Yearlings 

(calved March 1 — 30 of previous year) 

E-9 Early Junior Yearling Females 

(calved January — February of previous year) 

E-10 Late Senior Yearling Females 

(calved November — December two years previous) 

E-11 Early Senior Yearling Females 

(calved September – October two years previous) 

E-12 Cow /Calf 

n Calves are to be no more than 250 days of age at the time of 

the show. 

n There are no age restrictions on the cows. 

n Cows are eligible for the grand champion drive. 

n Calves are not eligible to compete in individual calf classes if 

shown with dam. 

n Cow and/or calves may compete in group classes. 


HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIPS 



Competition is open to winners of classes E-1 through E-12. 


E-13 Grand Champion Female - Sash 

E-14 Reserve Champion Female - Sash 

E-15 Supreme Champion Female - Sash 

BULLS 



Juniors may not compete 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $45 3rd: $40 4th: $35 5th: $30 

E-16 Spring Bull Calves (calved after March 1 of current year) 

E-17 Junior Bull Calves (calved January — February current year) 

E-18 Winter/Late Senior Bull Calves 

(calved November — December of previous year) 

E-19 Early Senior Bull Calves 

(calved September — October of previous year) 

E-20 Late Summer Yearling Bulls 

(calved July — August of previous year) 

E-21 Early Summer Yearling Bulls 

(calved May — June of previous year) 

E-22 Spring Yearlings Bulls 

(calved March — April of previous year) 

E-23 Early Junior Yearling Bulls 

(calved January — February of previous year) 

E-24 Late Senior Yearling Bulls 

(calved November — December two years previous) 

E-25 Early Senior Yearling Bulls 

(calved September — October two years previous) 

E-26 Summer Yearling Bulls 

(calved May — August two years previous) 

E-27 Two Year Old Bulls 

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BULL CHAMPIONSHIPS 



Competition is open to winners of classes E-16 through E-27. 


E-28 Grand Champion Bull — Sash 

E-29 Reserve Champion Bull — Sash 

E-30 Supreme Champion Bull — Sash 

GROUP CLASSES 



Junior exhibitors are not eligible to compete. 

Limited to one entry per class per farm. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $45 3rd: $40 4th: $35 5th: $30 

E-31 Best Pair of Females (both bred and owned by the exhibitor) 

E-32 Produce of Dam 

(Two animals of either sex, from the same dam and all bred 

and owned by the exhibitor) 

E-33 Junior Get of Sire 

(Three animals all by the same sire, both sexes and all bred 


E-34 Get of Sire 

(Four animals all by the same sire, both sexes and all bred 


E-35 Breeder’s Herd 

(Four animals of either sex, bred and owned by the exhibitor) 

E-36 Group of 5 Head 

(Five animals of either sex, bred and owned by the exhibitor) 



(see livestock department for contest rules and scorecard for judging.) 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $65 and Sash 2nd: $55 3rd: $45 4th: $35 5th: $25 


E-HA-50 Herdsman’s Award 

FEEDER STEERS 

Juniors may compete. Limited to feeder steers of beef type 

under one year of age. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $50 2nd: $45 3rd: $40 4th: $35 5th: $30 

E-FS-40 Beef Feeder Steer 

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JUNIOR BEEF CATTLE — EJ 


OPEN TO AGES 5-21 OF CLEVELAND, BURKE, CATAWBA, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA, 


DIRECTORS: Justin and Amanda Carpenter, 

Matt Harris and John Bridges 

CHECK IN: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, by 11 a.m. 

SHOW: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at noon 

RELEASE: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at 8 p.m. 

The barn will be available Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, after 2 p.m. to 

allow for bedding and tack unloading ONLY. 

NO UNLOADING will be allowed on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, 2015. 



not list junior beef show and open beef show on the same entry form. 

Do not enter championship classes. However, an entry in the appropriate 

showmanship class MUST be received in order to compete for 

awards. 




n Make your entries early using the entry form at the back of this book 

or online at www.ClevelandCountyFair.com. Space is assigned in the 

order entries are received and the show is limited to available tie space. 

No fee is required for entry in the junior show. However, junior entries 

in the open show are subject to a $5 per head entry fee. Please remit fees 

payable to the “Cleveland County Fair” with your entry form(s). 





Date and Time of Show 

SHOW ORDER 

1. Simmental (S) 6. Limousin (L) 

2. Angus (A) 7. Hereford (H) 

3. Commercial (CM) 8. Shorthorn (SH) 

4. Charolais (CH) 9. Feeder Steers (FS) 

5. Red Angus (RA) 

Guidelines 

n NO STRAW - NO EXCEPTIONS 

n No entry fee is required to enter the junior show. However, junior 

entries in the open show are subject to a $5.00 per head entry fee. 

n In order to compete, the exhibitor must be capable of showing animals 


n Owner must present a health certificate dated within 60 days of the 

opening date of the fair (see livestock health regulations). 

n Animals exhibited in the Junior Beef Show are eligible for 

competition in the open show provided entry fees are paid and they 

are entered on a separate form under the same exhibitor’s name and 

number as in the junior show 

n An animal shown in the junior show shall not be entered in another 


n Each exhibitor is limited to six entries in the beef shows. No farm or 

family may occupy more than one row of tie spaces. 

n Exhibitors may compete for the showmanship award under only 

one breed department, even if they exhibit multiple breeds. 

n Feeder steers must be weaned, halter-broken, polled or dehorned, 

castrated and completely healed. (See class listings for other 

restrictions). 




the fair. 

2. Each individual exhibitor may enter up to six animals with no more 

than one entry per class. 



n Junior Beef Cattle of decided poor conformation. 

n Junior Beef cattle not fitted properly for the show. 

n Junior Beef cattle not possessing sufficient merit to warrant 

recognition. 


n Display their animals as directed by the directors 





6. Exhibitors failing to promptly exhibit their animals in the arena to be 

rated by the judge as per schedule, shall forfeit the privilege of competition. 

Decorations with ribbons previously won by animals in the show 

shall be prohibited until after the awards have been made in their respective 

classes. Current Cleveland County Fair ribbons must be displayed. 



in any class. Should unsound, inferior or distinctly unworthy specimens 

be presented in competition, the Association shall be under no obligation 

to decorate them with ribbons or distribute prizes as scheduled. 

Merit alone shall justify recognition. 

9. Feed and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitor. Care will be 

exercised to have all tie spaces clean and bedded with a suitable base 

material at the time of entry. However, the exhibitor will be expected to: 


n Keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary condition. 


may direct. 

10. All junior exhibitors in charge of a herd of four or more animals 

exhibited in classes will automatically be entered in the Herdsmen’s contest 





12. Feeder Steers will be weighed and sorted into like classes. 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. EJ continued 


13. The Cleveland County Fair Association shall not be responsible for 

any accident which may occur to, or by reason of any animals exhibited 

at the show. Also, the exhibitor shall hold the Cleveland County Fair 

blameless and indemnify the Cleveland County Fair against any legal 

proceedings arising from such actions. 

BREED CLASSES 



PREMIUMS 

1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th: $20 


EJ-1 Spring Heifer Calves 

(calved after March 1 of current year) 

EJ-2 Junior Heifer Calves 

(calved January – February of current year) 

EJ-3 Winter/Late Senior Heifer Calves 

(calved November – December of previous year) 

EJ-4 Early Senior Heifer Calves 

(calved September – October of previous year) 

EJ-5 Late Summer Yearling Females 

(calved July – August of previous year) 

EJ-6 Early Summer Yearling Females 

(calved May – June of previous year) 

EJ-7 Late Spring (April) Yearlings 

(calved April 1 – 30 of previous year) 

EJ-8 Early Spring (March) Yearlings 

(calved March 1 – 30 of previous year) 

EJ-9 Early Junior Yearling Females 

(calved January - February of previous year) 

EJ-10 Late Senior Yearling Females 

(calved November– December two years previous) 

EJ-11 Early Senior Yearling Females 

(calved September – October two years previous) 

EJ-12 Cow/Calf 

n Calves are to be no more than 250 days of age at the time of 

the show. 

n There are no age restrictions on the cows. 

n Cows are eligible for the grand champion drive. 

n Calves are not eligible to compete in individual calf classes if 

shown with dam. 

n Cow and/or calves may compete in group classes 

SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES 

Enter the appropriate class on Cleveland County Fair 


PREMIUMS 

1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th: $20 


EJ-SC-37 Cloverbud Fitting and Showmanship (youth ages 5-8) 

(non-competitive class, ribbons and $5) 

EJ-SC-38 Junior Fitting and Showmanship (youth ages 9-13) 

EJ-SC-39 Senior Fitting and Showmanship (youth ages 14-21) 

FEEDER STEERS 

Limited to feeder steers of beef type under one year of age. 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th: $20 

EJ-FS-40 Beef Feeder Steer 

BEST OF SHOW 



EJ-45 Supreme Heifer Showmanship 

(1st place showman from each breed is eligible) — Sash 

EJ-46 Supreme Heifer 

(Grand Champions from each breed division are eligible) — Sash 



(see livestock department for contest rules and scorecard for judging) 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $65 and sash 2nd: $55 3rd: $45 4th: $35 5th: $25 

EJ-HA-50 Herdsman’s Award 

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES 



Competition is open to winners of classes EJ-1 through EJ-11. 


EJ-13 Grand Champion Female – Sash 

EJ-14 Reserve Champion Female – Sash 

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JUNIOR MARKET HOG SHOW — EMH 

Open to Youth Exhibitors in Cleveland, Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander, Burke, Lincoln, Rutherford and Gaston Counties 


SHOW CHAIRMAN: Greg Traywick 

CHECK-IN: Sunday, Oct. 11, by 10 a.m. 

SHOW: Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon 

RELEASE: Sunday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. 

n Important: No entries will be accepted after September 16. Exhibitors 

removing their animals from the barn prior to posted release 

time shall forfeit premiums. 


book or online at www.ClevelandCountyFair.com. Space is assigned 

in the order entries are received and the show is limited to available 

pen space. No fee is required for entry in the Junior show. 


See the director for admission and parking passes at check-in. 

n Vehicles and trailers must be moved to the special Livestock Parking 

Area immediately after unloading. 

Guidelines 

n Open to junior exhibitors ages 5-21 years of age as of day of show. 

n Only junior exhibitors are allowed in ring during show. 

NO EXCEPTIONS! 

n Entries are due by Thursday, Sept. 16, 2015. 

n All Swine will be weighed on arrival. Animals must be in pens no 

later than 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 11. 

n Feed and bedding: Exhibitor will feed and water animals while 

on fairgrounds, and exhibitor must furnish feed. First bedding will be 

furnished by the Cleveland County Fair. 

n Classes will be broken based on weight into a light, middle and 

heavyweight division. All animals must weigh from 220-280 lbs in order 

to compete. Final class assignments will be made after all animals 

are weighed. 

PREMIUMS 



EMH-1 Individual weighing 220-239 lbs 



EMH-4 Grand Champion Junior market Swine Individual — Sash 

EMH-5 Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Swine Individual — 

Sash 

PREMIUMS 


EMH-6 Cloverbud Fitting and Showmanship (5-8 years of age) 

EMH-7 Junior Fitting and Showmanship (9-13 years of age) 

EMH-8 Senior Fitting and Showmanship (14-21 years of age) 

The Cleveland County Fair Association shall not be responsible for 

any accident which may occur to, or by reason of any animals exhibited 

at the Show. Also, the exhibitor shall hold the Cleveland County Fair 

blameless and indemnify the Cleveland County Fair against any legal 

proceedings arising from such actions. 

Health regulations 

n Exhibitors must present a health certificate dated within 60 days of 

the opening date of the fair (see livestock health regulations). 

n If animals are from an out-of-state herd, then an official health 

certificate is required. The health certificate must contain a statement 

that all swine originate from a PRV Stage IV or V state or a Validated 

Brucellosis-Free and Qualified Pseudorabies-Free herd. The herd validation 

qualification numbers must be listed. 

Please pay special attention 

to health regulations. 

They will be strictly enforced! 

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Livestock and Horse Division — DEPT. EJ continued 

DIRECTOR: Joel Ledbetter 

Entries must be made Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. 

Time of Judging: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 

Release: Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. If the eggs 

are not picked up by 7 p.m., they will be disposed of. 


n Make your entries early using the entry form at the back 

of this book or online at www.ClevelandCountyFair.com. The 

right is reserved to reject entries received after all available 

space is taken. 


1. Use a separate form for entries in other departments. 

Please be sure to fill in the application completely and legibly 

to include your name, address, phone number and county of 

residence. 

2. All eggs entered must have been produced on the exhibitor’s 

farm. 

3. Each exhibitor may enter two dozen eggs in each competitive 

class. For example: 

n You may enter two dozen large and two dozen medium 

size white or brown shell eggs. 

n Or you may enter both white and brown shell eggs. 

n The eggs shall be fresh, shell natural. 

4. All eggs are to be placed small end down in cartons. 

5. Helpful Hints: 

n All eggs in the carton should be similar in color and size. 

n If possible, candle eggs prior to entering eggs. 

n Weigh your eggs in order to know which class to enter 

them in. 

EGG SHOW 


EGG EXHIBITS 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $6 2nd: $5 3rd: $4 4th: $3 


F-9-50 Eggs, brown shelled, dozen — extra large size (27-29 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-51 Eggs, brown shelled, dozen — large size (24-26 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-52 Eggs, brown shelled, dozen — medium size (21-23 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-53 Eggs, brown shelled, dozen — small size (18-20 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-54 Eggs, white shelled, dozen — extra large size (27-29 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-55 Eggs, white shelled, dozen — large size (24-26 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-56 Eggs, white shelled, dozen — medium size (21-23 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-57 Eggs, white shelled, dozen — small size (18-20 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-58 Eggs, all other class, dozen — extra large size (27-29 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-59 Eggs, all other class, dozen — large size (24-26 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-60 Eggs, all other class, dozen — medium size (21-23 oz. per dozen) 

F-9-61 Eggs, all other class, dozen — small size (18-20 oz. per dozen) 

SWEEPSTAKE PRIZES 

F-10-62 Eggs, white shelled, dozen — in all classes (extra large – small) — ribbon 

F-10-63 Eggs, brown shelled, dozen — in all classes (extra large – small) — ribbon 

F-10-64 Eggs, best dozen — in all classes — ribbon 

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POULTRY — F 

COMPETITIVE CLASSES OPEN TO AGES 9 AND OLDER 

DIRECTORS: Joel Ledbetter and Leon Ledbetter 

ENTRY: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 

TIME OF JUDGING: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at 9 a.m. 

RELEASE: Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. 

All birds not picked up at this time will be considered 

unwanted and will be disposed of. 


1. Entries are limited to residents of Cleveland County. 

2. To be eligible to exhibit, the exhibitor must be nine years of age or 

older by the first day of the fair to show in regular competitive classes. 

3. All chickens and turkeys for exhibition at the fair must originate from 

a pullorum-typhoid clean or equivalent flock. An official test chart showing 

the flock of origin has met test requirements should accompany the 

birds. The test requirements may be satisfied by a negative test conducted 

by an official state tester at the time the birds are brought to the fair. Noncommercial 

poultry displayed at the fairgrounds for any purpose must be 

tested and meet the same requirements as commercial poultry in the official 

poultry show. 

4. All birds will be presented for examination before being placed in the 

show. 

5. The director will not accept birds infectious with or showing any clinical 

symptoms of an infected or communicable disease. 

6. Birds developing symptoms of infectious or communicable disease 

during the show will be placed in isolation. 

7. All birds must be true to breed to be considered by the judges. 

8. An exhibitor may make only one entry in each class. 



BROILERS PREMIUMS 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $8 2nd: $6 3rd: $4 4th: $2 


F-1-1 Best pen of three broilers 3 to 3 1/2 Ibs. each 

F-1-2 Best pen of three hens, broiler breeders 

COMMERCIAL LAYERS, WHITE LEGGONS 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $8 2nd: $6 3rd: $4 4th: $2 


F-4-9 Best pen of three hens 

F-4-10 Best pen of three pullets (7-13 weeks old) 


COMMERCIAL LAYERS, BLACK SEX LINK 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $8 2nd: $6 3rd: $4 4th: $2 

F-5-12 Best pen of three hens 



CHAMPIONSHIP 

PREMIUM: Ribbon 

F-6-15 Best pen of three hens or pullets in show 

TURKEYS 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $8 2nd: $6 3rd: $4 4th: $2 

F-7-16 Best pen of two turkey hens, bronze 

F-7-17 Best pen of two turkey toms, bronze 

F-7-18 Best pen of two turkey hens, white 

F-7-19 Best pen of two turkey toms, white 

COMMERCIAL LAYERS, RI REDS 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $8 2nd: $6 3rd: $4 4th: $2 




COMMERCIAL LAYERS, BAR ROCKS 

PREMIUMS 

1st: $8 2nd: $6 3rd: $4 4th: $2 




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2015 EXHIBITOR INFORMATION 

Competition is open to the residents 

and agencies in the counties 

indicated in the rules governing each 

department. 

Cleveland County is defined as all 

residents and those individuals living 

outside the county who participate 

in educational programs of N.C. 

Extension, schools and colleges in 

Cleveland County. 

Competitive Entries will be accepted 

in all departments on Tuesday, 

Sept. 29, 2015, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with 

the exception of display booths, pie 

baking contest and second cut flower 

departments 

— NOTE TIMES BELOW. 

REMOVAL TIMES FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS 

IS MONDAY, OCT. 12, 2015, 3-7 P.M. 

Premium checks may be picked up: 

n Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m. 

n Monday, Oct. 12, 3-7 p.m. — when 

exhibits are released to each entrant. 

EDUCATION, FFA, CTE, FARM, ECA, SCOUTS, AND 

DORTON HALL COMMERCIAL AND NONPROFIT BOOTHS 

Installed no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, Dorton Hall 

will be open Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 for these groups. 

Call fair office to obtain special hours of operation time schedule. 

n Pie Baking Contest entries will be accepted: 

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, 10-11 a.m. 

n Second Cut Flower Department entries will be accepted: 

Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, 9 a.m.-noon. 

BOOTH ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE 

DEPARTMENTS BELOW AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES: 

Installed no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. Dorton Hall 

will be open Sept 26 and Sept. 27 for these groups. 

Call fair office to obtain special scheduled operating hours. 

n Commercial and Nonprofit Groups 

n Education Department, FFA, CTE 

n Family and Consumer Education 

Extension Homemaker Clubs 

n Farm 

n Scouts (Boys and Girls) 

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DORTON EXHIBIT HALL DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

n Directors are not permitted to 

employ any help without written permission 

from the management. 

n Purchases for supplies or 

materials must receive prior approval 

and requires an invoice. 

n Directors will receive all competitive 

entries, supervise attaching exhibitor 

tags, and arrange entries in a suitable, 

attractive manner for public display. 

n Directors will see that entries are 

not removed before release date and will 

ensure that exhibitor tags are matched 

properly to entrant on removal day. 

n Directors are not allowed to make 

suggestions or interfere with judging 

except to assist in locating and 

presenting items for judges review. 

DEPARTMENT 

DIRECTORS 

G Wine Daniel Shires and Shawn Rhinehardt 

H and HH Horticulture and Field Crops Roger Howell and Meriel Peeler 

I ECA Clubs Nancy Abasiekong 

II Canned/Dried Foods Haley England and Daunita Blanton 

J Baked Food/Candies Joyce Couey and Marsha Proctor 

JJ 

Pie Baking Contest 

K Apparel/Home Décor Sewing Nancy Hoyle and Gayla Rikard 

L Art Jewel Peppers 

LA Photography Lee Jay Cobb 

M Flowers Julia Weathers and Georgianna Wright 

MH Herbs Julia Weathers and Georgianna Wright 

MM 2nd Cut Flower Show Julia Weathers and Georgianna Wright 

MN Garden Clubs Julie Flowers 

N Needlecraft Cheryl Ann Gantt and Diane Ross 

O Hobbies and Crafts Melissa Martin 

P Very Special Arts Shannon Mayhew 

QH,QK,QL,QLA,QN,QQ,QJ,Q11 Youth Betty Wright, Ashley Lee and Joie Lovelace 

QCE Creative Expression - Youth Judy Gray 

Q4H 4-H - Youth Ashley Lee and Annie Thompson 

QQ Participation — Youth Peggy Earl and Peggy McNeilly 

R Education — School Booths Tony Fogleman and Lori Gardner 

RCT Education — CTE Booths Tony Fogleman and Lori Gardner 

RF Education — FFA Booths Tony Fogleman and Lori Gardner 

S Farm Booths Roger Howell 

T Scouts - Boys and Girls Jeremy Falkenau, Matthew Taylor and Liz Popwell 

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WINE PRODUCERS COMPETITION — DEPARTMENT G 

OPEN TO CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY RESIDENTS 

Purpose 

DIRECTORS: Daniel Shires and Shawn Rhinehardt 

Entry Day: Tues. Sept. 29, 2015, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Removal Day: Mon. Oct 12, 2015, 3-7 p.m. 

1. Promote agriculture by recognizing the wine industry as a vital 

agricultural commodity in our region. 

2. Offer meaningful competition between winemakers to encourage 

high quality practices in both amateur and commercial wine 

production. 

PREMIUMS ALLOTTED: $593 

Guidelines and rules 

1. Only ages 21 and older may enter in this department. 

2. Only wines made from at least 75 percent N.C. fruit are eligible for 

competition. 

3. Fruits/juices must be home prepared. Wines from concentrates or kits 

are ineligible 

4. Wines should be in 750 ml or 350 ml corked or capped bottles. 

5. All bottles must be corked properly using a commercial corking devise. 

The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension office has a commercial bottle 

corker which may be used free of charge. 

6. Grape or fruit variety must be listed on entry form. 

7. Only one entry per class per entrant is allowed. 

8. Wine bottles labels are not judged. You must, however, have a label with 

the type of wine on the bottle. 

9. Vinifera refers to type of grape (ex: Chardonnay, Cabernet, Franc and 

Merlot). 

10. Additional information available at Cleveland County Cooperative 

Extension – 704 482 4365 

11. All entries must be produced by the individual or business entering the 

item(s). 

COMMERCIAL CLASS 

Premiums: 1st - $15 2nd - $12 3rd - $10 


G-1-1 Vinifera White 

G-1-2 Vinifera Red 

G-1-3 Vinifera Blush 

G-1-4 Muscadine White 

G-1-5 Muscadine Red 

G-1-6 Muscadine Blush 

G-1-7 Fruit Blackberry 

G-1-8 Fruit Blueberry 

G-1-9 Fruit Other 

AMATEUR CLASS 

Premiums: 1st - $12 2nd - $10 3rd - $8 


G-2-10 Vinifera Red, White or Blush 

G-2-11 Muscadine White 

G-2-12 Muscadine Red 

G-2-13 Muscadine Blush 

G-2-14 Fruit Blackberry 

G-2-15 Fruit Blueberry 

G-2-16 Fruit Other 

12. Each division may have one Best of Show award which includes a Rosette 

and $25 premium. 

13. Judges evaluate wine on color, clarity, bouquet, flavor and overall presentation. 

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HORTICULTURE AND FIELD CROPS — DEPARTMENTS H AND HH 


Purpose 

DIRECTORS: Roger Howell and Meriel Peeler 

Entry Day: Tues. Sept. 29, 2015, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Removal Day: Mon. Oct 12, 2015, 3-7 p.m. 

Encourage home agricultural food production by showcasing the 

variety of fruits, vegetables and field crops produced by families in 

our region. 

PREMIUMS ALLOTTED: $1,095 



2. Entries must be produced by the individual exhibitor during 

the most recent growing season. 

3. Fruit, vegetable or field crop specimens must meet the following 

specifications: 

n Have stems attached 

n Be a specimen of the variety in which produce is entered 

n Contain no cuts or bruises 

n Contain no insect or disease blemishes 

4. Entries which do not meet specifications will be ineligible for 

competition. 

Display containers for fruits and vegetables provided by the 

Cleveland County Fair. Exhibitor must provide jars. 

5. Only one entry per category per entrant is allowed. 

6. Management may, as necessary, remove produce which begins 

to rot/decay. 

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SCORE CARD 

(Judge’s decisions are final) 

Premiums for fruits, vegetables and field crops 

will be awarded according to the following: 

Points 

Form — appropriate for produce 20 

Size — appropriate for marketing 10 

Color — fresh and colorful 10 

Uniformity — consistent in size and appearance 40 

Condition — no visible damage to produce 20 

Total: 100 

Premiums: 1st - $6 2nd - $5 3rd - $4 

SWEET POTATOES 


H-1-1 Carolina Rose (5 specimens – uniform size) 

H-1-2 Centennial (5 specimens – uniform size) 

H-1-3 Jewel (5 specimens – uniform size) 

H-1-4 Other variety not listed 

(must list name – 5 specimens – uniform size) 

IRISH POTATOES 

H-2-11 Irish Cobbler (8 specimens – uniform size) 

H-2-12 Kennebec (8 specimens – uniform size) 

H-2-13 Pontiac (8 specimens – uniform size) 

H-2-14 Other variety not listed 

(must list name – 8 specimens – uniform size) 

MISCELLANEOUS 

H-3-15 Bean, Bunch (10 specimens) 

H-3-16 Beans, Lima (10 specimens-unshelled) 

H-3-17 Beans, October (10 specimens) 

H-3-18 Beans, Pole (10 specimens) 

H-3-19 Beets (5 specimens) 

H-3-20 Citron 

H-3-21 Corn, Ornamental (5 ears) 

H-3-22 Cucumbers (2 specimens) 

H-3-23 Egg Plant (1 specimen) 

H-3-24 Garlic — any variety (5 cloves) 

H-3-25 Gourd — small or ornamental (3 same type) 

H-3-26 Gourd — large handle variety (1 specimen) 

H-3-27 Gourd, any other 

H-3-28 Okra, pods (10 pods) 

H-3-29 Okra, pods — red (10 pods) 

H-3-30 Onion sets (12 specimens) 

H-3-31 Peas, Crowder (10 specimens) 

H-3-32 Peas, Field (unshelled — 10 specimens) 

H-3-33 Peppers, Banana (5 specimens) 

H-3-34 Peppers, Green Bell (5 specimens) 

H-3-35 Peppers, Green Hot (5 specimens) 

H-3-36 Peppers, Hot (any other variety — 5 specimens) 

H-3-37 Peppers, Red Bell (5 specimens) 

H-3-38 Peppers, Red Hot (5 specimens) 

H-3-39 Peppers, Red Pimento (5 specimens) 

Continues on Page 60 

FUN FACT: Sweet Potato adopted as the Official Vegetable of the State of N.C. in 1995 

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General Departments — DEPT. H continued 

MISCELLANEOUS (CONT.) 


H-3-40 Peppers, Sweet (any other) (5 specimens) 

H-3-41 Peppers, Tray 

(4 varieties, any size or color — 3 specimens per variety) 

H-3-42 Popcorn (5 ears) 

H-3-43 Popcorn, Ornamental (5 ears) 

H-3-44 Pumpkin (Miniature) 

H-3-45 Pumpkin (Standard) 

H-3-46 Radishes (10 specimens) 

H-3-47 Rhubarb (5 stalks in a bunch) 

H-3-48 Seed, Collection (7 types in a tray) 

H-3-49 Squash, Acorn (2 specimens) 

H-3-50 Squash, Butternut (2 specimens) 

H-3-51 Squash, Summer (2 specimens) 

H-3-52 Squash, Winter (any other – 2 specimens) 

H-3-53 Sunflower Head 

H-3-54 Tomatoes - any variety, pear shape, 5 specimens 

H-3-55 Tomatoes – any variety, slicing, 5 specimens 

H-3-56 Tomatoes – Grape (5 specimens) 

H-3-57 Tomatoes – Salad (5 specimens) 

H-3-58 Turnips (5 specimens) 

H-3-59 Vegetable, arrangement 

(5 different vegetables in basket no larger than 14”) 

H-3-60 Vegetable, Most Unusual 

H-3-61 Watermelon (Best) 

APPLES 

Best of any apple variety listed below. 

Five apples per Cleveland County Fair provided container. 

H-4-62 Peck, Single (any variety) 

H-4-63 Tray, Single (any variety) 

H-4-64 Trays, Three (1 each of 3 varieties) 

H-4-65 Arkansas Black Limbertwig 

H-4-66 Crabapple (edible) 

H-4-67 Fuji 

H-4-68 Gala 

H-4-69 Gold Rush 

H-4-70 Golden Delicious 

H-4-71 Granny Smith 

H-4-72 Mutsuz 

H-4-73 Pink Lady 

H-4-74 Red Delicious 

H-4-75 Stamen Winesap 

H-4-76 Winesap 

H-4-77 Apple, any other variety (identify) 

H-4-78 Apple, largest 

GRAPES 

one (1) pint quantity 


H-5-79 Black, small fruit (ex: Nobel) 

H-5-80 Black, large fruit (ex: Nesbit, Jumbo) 

H-5-81 Bronze, small fruit (ex: Carlos, Magnolia, Scuppernong) 

H-5-82 Bronze, large fruit (ex: Frye, Higgins, Triumph) 

H-5-83 Grapes, wine 

H-5-84 Muscadines, wild 

FRUITS 

H-6-86 Fruit, most unusual (identify) 

H-6-87 Pears, Kieffer (5 specimens) 

H-6-88 Pears, Bartlett (5 specimens) 

H-6-89 Persimmon, American (5 specimens) 

NUTS 

Exhibitors should bring nuts in containers as specified below. 

H-6-91 Chestnuts (1 quart jar w/lid) 

H-6-92 Hickory (1 quart jar w/lid) 

H-6-93 Peanuts, Spanish in shell (1 quart jar w/lid) 

H-6-94 Peanuts, Virginia in shell (1 quart jar w/lid) 

H-6-95 Pecans, Papershell (1 quart jar w/lid) 

H-6-96 Pecans, Stuart (1 quart jar w/lid) 

H-6-97 Walnuts, Black Hulled (l quart jar w/lid) 

HONEY & MOLASSES 

Exhibitors should bring Honey/Molasses 

in clear quart jar, sealed. 

H-7-100 Honey, comb 

H-7-101 Honey, dark (extracted or crushed and strained) 

H-7-102 Honey, light amber (extracted or crushed 

and strained) 

H-7-103 Honey, white (extracted or crushed and strained) 

H-7-104 Molasses 

Cleveland County Cooperative Extension is a free resource to assist you with questions regarding fruit, vegetable or field crop production. 

Cooperative Extension utilizes research information from N.C. State University, 130 S. Post Road, Suite-1, Shelby, N.C., 704-482-4365. 

FUN FACT: Scuppernong Grape is the Official N.C. State Fruit 

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COTTON 


HH-1-1 Bolls (12” zip-lock bag) 

HH-1-2 Lint (1 lb. in zip-lock bag) 

HH-1-3 Stalks, three — with bolls and roots 

CORN 

5 ears, uniform size 

HH-2-4 Hybrid, white any variety — identify 

HH-2-5 Hybrid, Yellow any variety — identify 

HH-2-6 Open Pollinated — any variety — identify 

GRAIN/SORGHUM 

HH-3-7 Milo — any variety (3 heads) 

SOYBEANS 

HH-4-8 Beans only, any variety (quart jar) 

HH-4-9 Stalks, three — any variety — identify 

FIELD CROPS — HH 



HH-5-10 Barley, any variety 

HH-5-11 Oats, any variety 

HH-5-12 Rye, any variety 

HH-5-13 Wheat, any variety 

SMALL GRAINS 

Bring 1 quart jar of grain 

HAY 

Note instructions below 

HH-6-14 Alfalfa 

HH-6-15 Fescue 

HH-6-16 Hay, any other 

HH-6-17 Hybrid Bermuda 

HH-6-18 Lespedeza 

HH-6-19 Oat 

HH-6-20 Orchard Grass 

HH-6-21 Soybean 

Hay exhibit consist of hay removed from the center of 

the bale — 12 inches in thickness tied with baler twine. 

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES — DEPARTMENT I 

EXTENSION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CLUBS (ECA) | OPEN TO CLEVELAND COUNTY ECA CLUBS ONLY 

DIRECTOR: Nancy Abasiekong 

Final Entry Date: Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, 5 p.m. 

Removal Day: Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, 3-7 p.m. 

Purpose 

Showcase programs that support families; extend homemaking skills 

and promote public service. 



1. Exhibits must not exceed the height and width of the booth. Booth 

size is approximately 8’ square with slanting side panels and backdrop 

approximately 5’ high. Exhibits that exceed booth dimensions will receive 

penalty points and may be ineligible for competition. 

2. Groups should measure assigned booth(s) to acquire exact dimensions 

before installing exhibits. 

Note: Display items may not exceed the height of the slanting sides separating 

each display 



Premiums for ECA Clubs will be awarded according to the following: 

Points 

1. Educational Value (teaches a lesson) 40 

2. Relevance (includes features interesting to public) 25 

3. Attractiveness & Arrangement (visually appealing) 25 

4. Adheres to dimension guidelines/rules 10 

Total: 100 

Premiums: 1st - $150 2nd - $135 3rd - $125 

All Other Creditable Booths — $100 

To be eligible for a premium booth/display 

must acquire at least 70 points 


I-1-1 ECA Club Booth 

Cleveland County has four ECA Clubs: Belwood ECA,, Boiling Springs ECA, Ellie Jolley ECA (Mooresboro) and Lawndale 

ECA. To learn how to establish an ECA Club in your community or to join an existing club contact Cleveland County 

Cooperative Extension,130 S. Post Road, Suite 1, Shelby, N.C. 704-482-4365 

GOFORTH 

(704) 739-7648 

MECHANICAL SERVICE 

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION 

ICE MAKING EQUIPMENT 

63452 

63427 63436 

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ED GOFORTH 

OWNER 

257 GOFORTH ROAD 

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 

FOOTHILLS 

PAWN SHOP 

Jewelry, Tools, DVDs, & More 

1740 Fallston Road • Shelby, NC 

Phone: 704-481-8587 Fax: 704-482-1264 

63426



Purpose 

CANNED AND DRIED FOODS — DEPARTMENT II 

To support and encourage home food preservation as a safe, healthy 

lifestyle for individuals and families in the twenty-first century 




DIRECTORS: Haley England and Daunita Blanton 

Entry Day: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 



2. All entries must have been prepared by the individual exhibitor 

since the (most recent) previous fair. 

3. Personal name or name of item should NOT be placed on jar or lid. 

4. Exhibits must be sealed in standard canning jars of specified size 

using two-piece lids. 

5. All products must be processed according to recognized safe 

methods found in the current edition of the USDA Complete Guide to 



Premiums for canned foods will be 

awarded according to the following: 

Points 

Processing/Packing — USDA Standards 50 

Quality of Product — color, texture, uniformity 40 

Container — clear, standard, appropriate size 10 

Total: 100 


Home Canning (available online) or Ball Blue Book. Reference Ball Blue 

Book for processing time requirements 

*6. All canned foods (exception: dried) must have a processing label 

attached, available at the Cleveland County Fair (704-487-0651) or Cooperative 

Extension (704-482-4365), identifying processing procedure. 


8. Jars may be opened by judges. 

Sample processing label: 

Entry Number: _______________ Contents (Food) ______________ Date Processed _________ 

Processing (check one) ( ) Pressure Canner ( ) Boiling Water Bath Processing Time _________ 


Presented by: Ball ® & Kerr ® Fresh Preserving 

Products 

Jarden Home Brands, marketers of 

the Ball ® and Kerr Fresh Preserving 

Projects is proud to recognize today’s 

fresh preserving (canning) enthusiasts. 

First and second place awards 

will be given to individuals judged as 

the best in designated categories. 

A panel of judges will select the 

two best entries for Fruit, Vegetable, 

Pickle, and Soft Spread Categories. 

BALL FRESH PRESERVING AWARD FOR ADULT LEVEL 

Entries must be preserved in Ball Jars 

sealed with Ball Lids and Bands, or 

Ball Collection Elite Jars sealed with 

Collection Elite Lids and Bands, Ball 

Heritage Collection Jars sealed with 

Ball Lids and Bands or preserved in 

Kerr Jars sealed with Kerr Lids and 

Bands. In addition, soft spread entries 

must be prepared using Ball Pectin: 

Classic, Low or No-Sugar Needed 

or Liquid. 

Entries designated First Place from 

each category will receive: Two (2) 

Five-Dollar ($5) coupons for Ball ® or 

Kerr ® Fresh Preserving Products and 

one (1) Free (up to $5 value) coupon 

for Ball ® Pectin. 

Entries designated Second Place 

from each category will receive: One 

(1) Five-Dollar ($5) coupon for Ball or 

Kerr Fresh Preserving Products and 

one (1) free (up to $5 value) coupon 

for Ball Pectin. 

www.dmecutter.com 

DM&E CORPORATION 

POST OFFICE BOX 580 

SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA 28151-0580 

USA 

TELEPHONE: (704) 482-8876 

FAX: (704) 484-8326 


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General Departments — DEPT. II continued 

CANNED FRUITS 

Pint or Quart Jar 

Dept – Division - Class 

II-3-11 Apples 

II-3-12 Applesauce 

II-3-13 Blackberries 

II-3-14 Blueberries 

II-3-15 Cherries 

II-3-16 Figs 

II-3-17 Grapes 

II-3-18 Peaches 

II-3-19 Pears 

II-3-20 Any other fruit (identify) 

CANNED VEGETABLES 

Pint or Quart Jar 

II-4-21 Beans, Green 

II-4-22 Beans, Lima 

II-4-23 Beets, Baby 

II-4-24 Carrots 

II-4-25 Corn (pints only) 

II-4-26 Greens (turnip or other) 

II-4-27 Kraut 

II-4-28 Okra 

II-4-29 Peas, English (green) 

II-4-30 Peas, Field 

II-4-31 Potatoes, Sweet (cubed) 

II-4-32 Soup, Vegetable 

II-4-33 Tomatoes (red) 

II-4-34 Tomatoes (yellow) 

II-4-35 Tomatoes (green) 

PRESERVES 

Half Pint or Pint Jars 

Preserves contain whole fruit or fruit pieces that retain their shape and 

are clear, shiny and plump. Fruits should be suspended in clear syrup 

that is the consistency of honey or soft jelly filled to within ¼ inch of the 

top of a standard canning jar and must be processed in a boiling water 

bath for airtight seal (no paraffin). 


II-5-37 Apple 

II-5-38 Cherry 

II-5-39 Fig 

II-5-40 Peach 

II-5-41 Pear 

II-5-42 Strawberry 

II-5-43 Any other preserve (identify) 

JAMS AND FRUIT BUTTERS 

Pint Jars Only – No Paraffin 

Jams are made from crushed fruits, cooked to a smooth consistency 

that will mound up on a spoon, but not as firm as jelly. Butters are 

pureed fruit cooked to a smooth consistency. These products should be 

filled to ¼ inch of the top of a standard canning jar. 

II-6-45 Butter, Apple 

II-6-46 Butter, Peach 

II-6-47 Butter, Pear 

II-6-48 Jam, Blackberry 

II-6-49 Jam, Blueberry 

II-6-50 Jam, Fig 

II-6-51 Jam, Grape 

II-6-52 Jam, Peach 

II-6-53 Jam, Pear 

II-6-54 Jam, Plum 

II-6-55 Jam, Strawberry 

II-6-56 Jam, any other (identify) 

JELLY 

Half Pint or Pint Jars 

Jelly is made from home-prepared fruit juice and sugar cooked to a 

thick, spreading consistency. These products should be filled to ¼ inch 

of the top of a standard canning jar and must be processed in a boiling 

water bath for airtight seal (no paraffin). 

II-7-58 Apple 

II-7-59 Apple, Crab 

II-7-60 Blackberry or Dewberry 

II-7-61 Blueberry 

II-7-62 Grape, Concord 

II-7-63 Muscadine 

II-7-64 Pepper 

II-7-65 Plum 

II-7-66 Scuppernong 

II-7-67 Jelly, any other — identify 

FUN FACT: The General Assembly of 2001 designated the Strawberry as the State’s Official Red Berry 

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General Departments — DEPT. II continued 

PICKLES AND RELISH 

Pint or Quart Jars 

Dept – Division – Class 

II-8-70 Pickles, Beet 

II-8-71 Pickles, Bread and Butter 

II-8-72 Pickles, Cucumber — Sour 

II-8-73 Pickles, Cucumber — Sweet 

II-8-74 Pickles, Dill 

II-8-75 Pickles, Green Tomato 

II-8-76 Pickles, Hot Peppers 

II-8-77 Pickles, Okra 

II-8-78 Relish, Chow-Chow 

II-8-79 Relish, Cucumber 

II-8-80 Relish, Green Tomato 

II-8-81 Relish, Pear 

II-8-82 Relish, Pepper 

II-8-83 Relish, Squash 

II-8-84 Salsa 

II-8-85 Pickles (any other) 

JUICES 

Pint or Quart Jars 


II-9-91 Blackberry 

II-9-92 Grape 

II-9-93 Muscadine 

II-9-94 Scuppernong 

II-9-95 Tomato 


II-11-105 Blueberries 

II-11-106 Figs 

II-11-107 Herbs, Culinary 

II-11-108 Peppers 

II-11-109 Tomatoes 

DRIED FOODS 

Pint Jars 


704.487.5263 

217 Arrowood Street | Shelby, NC 28150 

www.CLEVELANDLUMBERCOMPANY.com 

Cleveland Lumber Company is known as "The 

Builders Choice" and was founded in the 1930's which 

gives us over 80 years of experience. We range from 

wood working and wood sales, to print and hardware 

supplies, window and door sales, roofing, cabinetry, 

sheetrock, paneling, and locks. 

We provide the best quality available and we deliver as well! 

We are open Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

Momentum Mazda 

of Gastonia 

4811 Wilkinson Boulevard 

Gastonia, NC 28056 

www.MomentumMazda.com 

704-867-4606 . Fax: 704-478-1186 

Cleveland Lumber 

The Builders' Choice 

of the Foothills 

Joseph Kaye 

Sales Manager 

jkaye @toyotaofgastonia.com 

Toyota/Scion 

of Gastonia 

4821 Wilkinson Boulevard 

Gastonia, NC 28056 

www.ToyotaofGastonia. com 

704-824-7777 F ax:704-824-0118 


63428 

63461 

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Open Mon. -Fri. 8:30 -5:30 pm•Sat. 8:30 -5:00 PM 

90 DAYS SAME ASCASH WITH CREDIT APPROVAL. VISA, MASTERCARD, &DISCOVER ACCEPTED 




BAKED FOODS AND CANDIES — DEPARTMENT J 


Purpose 

DIRECTORS: Joyce Couey and Marsha Proctor 



Showcase the baking skills of individuals in our region and promote 

‘made-from-scratch’ cooking. 




2. All entries in this department must be made from scratch, except 

in ‘boxed mix makeover’ category. 

3. All entries must have been prepared by the individual exhibitor; 

consequently, a product may not be divided and entered by 

more than one person. 

4. Products which need refrigeration will not be accepted. 

5. Eggs used in icing must be cooked. 


7. Management may, as necessary, remove items which begin to 

decay. 



Premiums for Baked Food and Candies will be 


Points 

Appearance 40 

Taste 40 

Texture 20 

Total: 100 

BREADS 


Place bread items on 6” disposable plate in large reclosable plastic bag 


J-1-1 Biscuits, Traditional or Plain (4) 

J-1-2 Biscuits, Any Other (4) 

J-1-3 Bread, Banana (1/2 loaf) 

J-1-4 Bread, French Yeast (1/2 loaf) 

Continued on Page 67 

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JACK’S 

Fire Extinguisher Co., Inc. 

Ph: 704-482-2676 • Res. 704-538-9058 

Box 74, Fallston, North Carolina 28042 

Service 7 Days A Week • Sales & Service 

Fire Hose Testing • Fire & Safety Schools 

Hood Systems Cleaned & Serviced 

Exit & Emergency Lights Installed 

CO 2 Refilled 

63402 

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General Departments — DEPT. J continued 

BREADS (CONT.) 


J-1-5 Bread, Sour Dough (1/2 loaf) 

J-1-6 Bread, Whole Wheat (1/2 loaf) 

J-1-7 Bread, Yeast (1/2 loaf) 

J-1-8 Bread, Quick (1//2 loaf) 

J-1-9 Buns, Cinnamon (4) 

J-1-10 Cake, Coffee (1/2 loaf) 

J-1-11 Cheese Straws or Wafers (6) 

J-1-12 Muffins, Bran (4) 

J-1-13 Muffins, Cornmeal (4) 

J-1-14 Muffins, Fruit (4) 

J-1-15 Muffins, Any Other — identify (4) 

J-1-16 Rolls, Whole Wheat (4) 

J-1-17 Rolls, Yeast (4) 

TWO LAYER CAKES (ICED) 


Enter ½ cake on half-moon cardboard circle 

covered with foil in reclosable plastic bag 

J-2-18 Caramel Filling — yellow or white layers 

J-2-19 Carrot 

J-2-20 Chocolate Filling – yellow or white layers 

J-2-21 Coconut filling — yellow or white layers 

J-2-22 Devil’s Food 

J-2-23 German Chocolate 

J-2-24 Prune 

J-2-25 Red Velvet 

J-2-26 Spice 

J-2-27 Layer — any other kind (identify) 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Lail’s Upholstery & Auto Trim 

Furniture Division 

1540 N. Post Rd, Hwy. 180 N. 

Shelby, North Carolina 28150 

704-487-4791 

Fax: 704-481-1448 

email: lails@charlottetwcbc.com 

LA MORRIS LAIL, Owner 

TRAVIS LAIL, Inside Sales & Mgmt 

63462 

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DECORATED CAKES 


Use cake form * Entry may not exceed 12” in height or diameter. 

Decorated cakes are judged on decorations only and must be made by 

the exhibitor Cover cake securely with clear plastic wrap. 


J-3-29 Birthday Cake 

J-3-30 Holiday Cake (ex: Christmas, Easter) 

DECORATED CUPCAKES 


J-3-40 Decorator’s Choice — 4 items on half moon cardboard 

circle — Judged on decorations only 

CAKES — POUND OR LOAF 


Enter ½ cake on half-moon cardboard circle covered with foil in 

reclosable plastic bag 

J-4-30 Angel Food 

J-4-31 Applesauce 

J-4-32 Chiffon or Sponge 

J-4-33 Pound, Chocolate 

J-4-35 Pound, Plain 

J-4-36 Pound, Any Other — identify 

J-4-37 Spice 

CAKES — BOXED MIX MAKEOVER 


Enter ½ cake on half-moon cardboard circle covered 

with foil in reclosable plastic bag 

Statement on index card indicating ‘makeover of mix’ 

is required with entry 

J-5-40 Chocolate 

J-5-41 Lemon 

J-5-42 Spice 

J-5-43 White 

J-5-44 Any Other — identify 

MAYFLOWER 

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 

DAILY SPECIALS: SEAFOOD • STEAK • CHICKEN 

704-482-8411 

Private Private Dining Dining Room Room Available Available • Dine • Dine In or InCarry or Carry Out Out 

1315 East1315 DixonEast Blvd Dixon • Shelby, Blvd • NC Shelby, 28150NC 28150 

Sun 11am-9pm / ClosedSun Mon 11:30-7:30 / Tues-Thurs/ 11am-9pm Mon-Thur/ 11am-9pm Fri 11am-9:30pm / Fri /& Sat 11am-9:30pm 

63463


General Departments — DEPT. J continued 

BROWNIES/COOKIES/CUPCAKES 


Each entry consist of four items on 6” paper plate in reclosable bag 

All cookies must be oven-baked — boiled or 

unbaked cookies will not be accepted 


J-6-45 Brownies, Blond 

J-6-46 Brownies, Chocolate 

J-6-47 Cookies, Bar 

J-6-48 Cookies, Chocolate Chip 

J-6-49 Cookies, Gingersnaps 

J-6-50 Cookies, Macaroons 

J-6-51 Cookies, Oatmeal 

J-6-52 Cookies, Peanut Butter 

J-6-53 Cookies, Pressed or Molded 

J-6-54 Cookies, Refrigerator Dough, baked 

J-6-55 Cookies, Rolled 

J-6-56 Cookies, Sugar 

J-6-57 Cookies, Any Other (identify) 

J-6-58 Cupcakes, Any Variety (identify, iced or un-iced) (4) 

CANDIES 


Each entry consist of four pieces on 6” paper plate in reclosable bag 


J-7-62 Candies, Variety of Four (4) 

J-7-63 Candy, Dipped 

J-7-64 Candy, Any Other 

J-7-65 Fudge, Chocolate 

J-7-66 Fudge, Peanut Butter 

J-7-67 Fudge, Any Other 

J-7-68 Peanut Brittle 

HEALTHY LIVING RECIPES 

Package according to other category instructions as appropriate 


J-8-61 Sugar-free Cookies (4) 

J-8-62 Sugar-free Candy (4) 

J-8-63 Sugar-free Cake (1/2) 

J-8-64 Gluten-free Muffin or Bread 

J-8-65 Gluten-free Dessert (any) 

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PIE BAKING CONTEST – DEPARTMENT JJ 


Purpose 

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, 10–11 a.m. – Dorton Exhibit Hall 

Judging at 11:30 a.m. 

Showcase the baking skills of individuals in our region and Provide recognition 

for creativity in the kitchen and preserve ‘from-scratch’ cooking. 



1. Open to Adults and Youth — Enter in Appropriate Age Division. 

2. Only one entry per category per entrant is allowed in appropriate age 

division. 

3. Pies must be homemade from an original or adapted recipe. 

4. Each pie must be accompanied by the recipe; use pie baking contest 

entry form in back of this book. 

5. Pie crust must be homemade and may be either pastry or crumb crust. 

6. All pies become property of the Cleveland County Fair and will be 

served to the public at the conclusion of judging, therefore, ALL pies should 

be prepared in disposable containers. Cleveland County Fair will not return 

any containers, dishes, or plates. 

7. Show pie at any gate and ‘baker’ receives free admission to the fair 

from 10–11 a.m. 



Premiums for Pie Baking will be awarded 

according to the following: 

Points 

Taste 35 

Originality 20 

Overall Appearance — visually appealing 15 

Filling — consistency, moistness, flavor 15 

Crust — color, flavor, texture, doneness 15 

Total: 100 


“Master Pie Baker” Award: $30 

To be eligible for a premium entry 

must earn at least 70 points 

PIES (ADULT DIVISION) 


JJ-1-1 “Ripe and Ready” Fruit or Berry Pies 

JJ-1-2 “Farm Fresh” Custard or Cream Pie 

PIES (YOUTH DIVISION — SCHOOL AGE) 

JJ-2-1 “Ripe and Ready” Fruit or Berry Pie 

JJ-2-2 “Farm Fresh” Custard or Cream Pie 

Auto Servicing & Repair • Computerized Wheel Alignment 

Computerized Tire Balancing 

MILLER BRIDGES 

AUTO & ALIGNMENT SERVICE, INC. 

1610 Patrick Ave. • P.O. Box 144 

Boiling Springs, N.C. 28017 

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT 

TELEPHONE 

704-434-9869 

63464 

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Purpose 

APPAREL AND HOME DÉCOR SEWING — DEPARTMENT K 

Promote the value of sewing for self-sufficiency and creativity for 

home and personal needs 




DIRECTORS: Nancy Hoyle and Gayla Rikard 





3. All entries must be produced by the individual entering the item(s) 

since the most recent (prior) fair. 

4. All articles/entries must be clean and suitable for display. Clothing 

must be entered on a hanger. 



Premiums for Apparel & Home Décor Sewing will 

be awarded according to the following: 

Points 

Workmanship (quality of work) 40 

General appearance 30 

Suitability of fabric to pattern/item 15 

Degree of difficulty 15 

Total: 100 


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ADULT CLOTHING 


K-1-1 Articles, Appliquéd or Decorated 

K-1-2 Apron 

K-1-3 Blouse 

K-1-4 Dress 

K-1-5 Dress (semi-formal or party) 

K-1-6 Jacket or Blazer 

K-1-7 Jumper 

K-1-8 Pants 

K-1-9 Shirt 

K-1-10 Shorts 

K-1-11 Skirt 

K-1-12 Suit 

K-2-15 Dress 

K-2-16 Pajamas 

K-2-17 Robe 

K-2-18 Shorts 

K-2-19 Skirt 

K-2-20 Costume (child size) 

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING 

PERSONAL AND HOME DÉCOR 

K-3-25 Article, clothing, machine embroidered 

K-3-26 Article, any other, machine embroidered 

K-3-27 Article, latchhook 

K-3-28 Article, woven 

K-3-29 Diaper bag 

K-3-30 Handbag or purse, machine sewn 

K-3-31 Picture, machine embroidered 

K-3-32 Pillow, pieced or quilted 

K-3-33 Pillow, quilted on printed design 

K-3-34 Pillow, any other 

K-3-35 Pillowcase, machine embroidered 

K-3-36 Placemats 

K-3-40 Quilt, appliquéd 

K-3-41 Quilt, hand quilted 

K-3-42 Quilt, machine quilted 

K-3-43 Quilt, pieced 

K-3-44 Quilted, wall hanging 

K-3-45 Quilted, other article 

K-3-46 Quilt or coverlet, baby 

K-3-47 Quilt or coverlet, embroidered 

K-3-48 Quilted purse, tote or backpack 

K-3-49 Table runner 

K-3-50 Wall hanging 

K-3-51 Any other sewing item 

K-3-52 Family themed quilted item




ART — DEPARTMENT L 


DIRECTORS: Jewel Elliott and Jewel Peppers 



Purpose 

Showcase the artistic talents of local amateur and professional 

artist 




2. Only one entry per category per entrant is allowed and limited 

to three entries total. 

3. Entries must be the original work of the exhibitor and appropriate 

for public audiences of all ages. 

4. Entries must have been prepared by the individual exhibitor 

since the (most recent) previous fair. 

5. Size may not exceed 20” x 26” (including frame) and ready to 

hang using wire attached to frame. 

6. Amateur is defined as one who does not advertise, teach, sell, 

trade or work with art as a livelihood. 

7. Professional is defined as one who advertises, teaches, sells, 

trades or works with art as a livelihood. 

8. Awards will be made on quality of workmanship and originality 

of design. 

AMATEUR ONLY 



L-1-1 Acrylic 

L-1-2 Acrylic, Cleveland County Scene 

L-1-3 Acrylic, Still Life 

L-1-4 Charcoal, any subject 

L-1-5 Collage 

L-1-6 Graphics 

L-1-7 Media, mixed 

L-1-8 Media, other 

L-1-9 Painting, oil 

L-1-10 Painting, oil — Cleveland County Scene 

L-1-11 Painting, oil — Still Life 

L-1-12 Pastel 

L-1-13 Portrait, any media 

L-1-14 Portrait, oil 

L-1-15 Portrait, Pastel 

L-1-16 Portrait, pencil 

L-1-17 Sketch, pen and ink 

L-1-18 Sketch, pencil 

L-1-19 Watercolor 

L-1-20 Watercolor, Cleveland County Scene 

L-1-21 Watercolor, portrait 

L-1-22 Watercolor, Still Life 

PROFESSIONAL ONLY 


L-2-30 Acrylic 

L-2-31 Collage 

L-2-32 Cleveland County Scene, any media 

L-2-33 Graphics 

L-2-34 Media, other 

L-2-35 Painting, oil 

L-2-36 Portrait, any media 

L-2-37 Sketch, pen and ink 

L-2-38 Sketch, pencil 

L-2-39 Watercolor 

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PHOTOGRAPHY — DEPARTMENT LA 

Purpose 

Showcase the skills of non-professional photographers in our region. 




DIRECTOR: Lee Jay Cobb 

Entry Day: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. 



2. Only one entry per category per entrant is allowed and limited to 

three entries total in this department. 

3. All entries must be photographed by the individual entering the 

item/s since most recent (previous) fair. 

4. Photographs must be a minimum of 5” x 7” and must be framed. 

Frame, including photograph, may not exceed 12” x 14”. Pictures 

mounted on cardboard or construction paper will not be accepted. 

5. Tinted or hand-colored photographs will not be accepted. 

6. This department is open to non-professional photographers only. 

Professional photographers and their employees are not eligible to participate 

in this department. 

7. Cleveland County Fair will demonstrate responsible behavior regarding 

protection and display of items in this department, however, 

the fair cannot accept responsibility for broken or damaged frames. 



Premiums for adult Photography will be awarded 


Points 

Technique (focus, exposure, lighting, depth of field) 40 

Contrast (camera angle, framing, background, foreground) 30 

Enlargement quality (clarity, sharpness, print condition) 30 

Total: 100 


SMALL 

ENGINE 

REPAIR 

Your Local Hardware Store 

for all your Home Improvement Needs. 

506 South Lafayette Street 

Shelby, North Carolina 

704-482-4405 

Mon-Fri. 7:30-5:30 Saturday 8:00-1:00 

63465 

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PORTRAITS 


LA-1-1 Single Adult, black and white 

LA-1-2 Single Adult, color 

LA-1-3 Single Child, black and white 

LA-1-4 Single Child, color 

LA-1-5 Single Animal, black and white 

LA-1-6 Single Animal, color 

LA-1-7 Two or More People, black and white 

LA-1-8 Two or More People, color 

LA-1-9 Two or More Animals, black and white 

LA-1-10 Two or More Animals, color 

PICTORIAL SUBJECT 

LA-2-14 Abstract/computer enhanced 

LA-2-15 Architecture (buildings) black and white 

LA-2-16 Architecture (buildings) color 

LA-2-17 Fireworks, aerial 

LA-2-18 Flowers, black and white 

LA-2-19 Flowers, color 

LA-2-20 Insects 

LA-2-21 Landscape, black and white 

LA-2-22 Landscape, color 

LA-2-23 Nature (sunset, sunrise, clouds) black and white 

LA-2-24 Nature (sunset, sunrise, clouds) color 

LA-2-25 Picture, Cleveland County Fair 

LA-2-26 Scene, black and white 

LA-2-27 Scene, color 

LA-2-28 Seascapes (ocean) black and white 

LA-2-29 Seascapes (ocean) color 

LA-2-30 Miscellaneous, black and white 

LA-2-31 Miscellaneous, color 

PERSONALITY OR HUMOROUS 

LA-4-33 Animal (antics or express) black and white 

LA-4-34 Animal (antics or express) color 

LA-4-35 Group (two or more) black and white 

LA-4-36 Group (two or more) color 

LA-4-37 Humorous, Adult, black and white 

LA-4-38 Humorous, Adult, color 

LA-4-39 Humorous Child, black and white 

LA-4-40 Humorous, Child, color 

SEPIA 

LA-5-45 Sepia, miscellaneous



Purpose 

FLOWERS AND HERBS — DEPARTMENT M 

Recognize the “green thumb” residents in our region and showcase 

the beauty they produce. 




DIRECTORS: Julie Weathers and Georgianna Wright 



Entry Day 2: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, 

9 a.m. – noon for Second Cut Flower Competition 



3. Commercial growers, florist and their employees, are not eligible 

to compete for premiums. 

4. No pots may be over 10 inches except where specified. 

5. All flowering plants must be in bloom. 

6. Banquet size arrangements are not accepted. 

7. Vases will be provided by Cleveland County Fair for cut flowers. 

8. Fair employees may, as necessary, remove flowers which begin to 

wilt and lose attractiveness. 



Premiums for Potted Plants/Flowers will be awarded 


Points 

Condition and Distinctiveness of Plant/Flower 30 

Color and Markings of Plant/Flower 30 

Size of Plant/Flower 15 

Foliage 15 

Plant/Flower entered in appropriate class 10 

Total: 100 



POTTED PLANTS 

Plants must be potted at least three months before the Cleveland 

County Fair 


M-1-1 Begonia, Angel Wing 

M-1-2 Begonia, Double 

M-1-3 Begonia, Rex 

M-1-4 Begonia, Single 

M-1-5 Bonsai 

M-1-6 Cacti 

M-1-7 Dish Garden (no bedding plants) 

M-1-8 Fern, Asparagus 

M-1-9 Fern, Boston 

M-1-10 Fern, any other 

M-1-11 Flower (no annuals) 

M-1-12 Foliage 

M-1-13 Geranium 

M-1-14 Hanging Basket, Asparagus Fern 

M-1-15 Hanging Basket, combination 2 or more flowers 

M-1-16 Hanging Basket, Flowering Begonia (10” pot) 

M-1-17 Hanging Basket, Flowering Impatient (10” pot) 

M-1-18 Hanging Basket, Rabbit Foot Fern 

M-1-19 Impatien, Double 

M-1-20 Impatien, Single 

M-1-21 Jade 

M-1-22 Ornamental 

M-1-23 Planter, combination (12”, 2 or more plants) 

M-1-24 Prayer 

M-1-25 Succulent, Aloe 

M-1-26 Succulent, any other 

M-1-27 Terrarium (growing) 

M-1-28 Tropical (no pot over 10”) 

M-1-29 Violet, Pink African — Single 

M-1-30 Violet, Purple African — Single 

M-1-31 Violet, any color not listed — Single 

M-1-32 Violet, Variegated African 

M-1-33 Violet, any color — Double 

M-1-34 Potted Plant, any other not listed 

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General Departments — DEPT. M continued 

FIRST CUT FLOWER SHOW 

Entry Day: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. 


M-2-41 Arrangement, White Flower 

M-2-42 Arrangement, Artistic Autumn 

M-2-43 Arrangement, Home Dried Materials 

(in frame or tray) 

M-2-44 Arrangement, Home Dried Materials 

M-2-45 Arrangement, Floral (for serving tray) 

M-2-46 Basket (6 – 10”) 

M-2-47 Centerpiece, Floral (10” container) 

M-2-48 Centerpiece, Floral 

(large dining table – 12 people) 

M-2-49 Centerpiece, Floral (small dining table – 6 people) 

M-2-50 Chrysanthemums, 3 any variety 

M-2-51 Dahlias, collection 

(1 bloom each, 5 varieties in one container) 

M-2-52 Dahlias, collection, miniature 


M-2-53 Dainty (2-4”) 

M-2-54 Fall, specimen of 12 different kinds 

M-2-55 Gourds & related cucurbits, collection 

(not to exceed 14” square) 

M-2-56 Home Dried Materials, best collection 12 or more 

M-2-57 Marigolds, miniature (3 same color) 

M-2-58 Marigolds, 3 of same color 

M-2-59 Perennials, fall – best collection 

M-2-60 Roses, collection – 1 bloom 

(6 varieties in one container) 

M-2-61 Roses, miniature collection – 1 bloom 


M-2-62 Wreath, home dried materials 

M-2-63 Zinnias, miniature (3 of same color) 

M-2-64 Zinnias, 3 of same color 

M-2-65 Celosia, Cocks Comb (1 specimen) 

M-2-66 Celosia, Plumosa Plume (1 specimen) 

M-2-67 Dahlias, any variety (1 specimen) 

M-2-68 Daisy, Gerbera (1 specimen) 

M-2-69 Daisy, Shasta (1 specimen) 

M-2-70 Rose, coral (1 specimen) 

M-2-71 Rose, pink (1 specimen) 

M-2-72 Rose, red (1 specimen) 

M-2-73 Rose, white (1 specimen) 

M-2-74 Rose, yellow (1 specimen) 

M-2-75 Rose, variegated (1 specimen) 

M-2-76 Rose, any other color (1 specimen) 

M-2-77 Rose, miniature (1 specimen) 

M-2-78 Sedum (1 stem) 

M-2-79 Specimen, any other flower, identify 

M-2-80 Topiary, any plant, non-herb 

SECOND CUT FLOWER SHOW 

Entry Day: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, 9 a.m.–noon 


MM-3-1 Arrangement, White Flowers 

MM-3-2 Arrangement, Artistic Autumn 

MM-3-3 Arrangement, Floral (in serving tray) 

MM-3-4 Basket (6 - 10”) 

MM-3-5 Centerpiece, Floral (10” container) 

(large dining table – 12 people) 

MM-3-6 Centerpiece, Floral 

(small dining table – 6 people) 

MM-3-7 Chrysanthemums, 3 any variety 

MM-3-8 Dahlias, collection 


MM-3-9 Dahlias, collection, miniature 


MM-3-10 Dainty (2-4”) 

MM-3-11 Fall, specimen of 12 different kinds 

MM-3-12 Marigolds, miniature (3 same color) 

MM-3-13 Marigolds, 3 of the same color 

MM-3-14 Perennials, fall – best collection 

MM-3-15 Roses, collection – 1 bloom each 


MM-3-16 Roses, miniature collection, 1 bloom each 


MM-3-17 Zinnias, miniature (3 of same color) 

MM-3-18 Zinnias, 3 of same color 

MM-3-19 Celosia, Cocks Comb (1 specimen) 

MM-3-20 Celosia, Plumose Plume (1 specimen) 

MM-3-21 Dahlias, any variety (1 specimen) 

MM-3-22 Daisy, Gerbera (1 specimen) 

MM-3-23 Daisy, Shasta (1 specimen) 

MM-3-24 Rose, coral (1 specimen) 

MM-3-25 Rose, pink (1 specimen) 

MM-3-26 Rose, red (1 specimen) 

MM-3-27 Rose, white (1 specimen) 

MM-3-28 Rose, yellow (1 specimen) 

MM-3-29 Rose, variegated (1 specimen) 

MM-3-30 Rose, miniature (1 specimen) 

MM-3-31 Rose, any other color (1 specimen) 

MM-3-32 Sedum (1 stem) 

MM-3-33 Specimen, any other flower, identify 

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HERBS — DEPARTMENT MH 



Purpose 

DIRECTORS: Julie Weathers and Georgianna Wright 



Showcase the beauty of herbs and the importance of herbs in our 

foods and to our health. 





3. Plant must be grown by the exhibitor. 

4. Commercial growers and their employees are not eligible to 

compete for premiums. 

5. No pots may be over 10 inches except where specified. 

6. Potted herbs must be potted at least two months before the 

Cleveland County Fair. 

7. One plant per pot except in Kitchen Garden class. 

8. If there is a class for the plant, you cannot enter the plant as any 

other flower or herb. 



Premiums for Herbs will be awarded according to the 

following: 

Points 

Plant condition (free from damage) 40 

Size according to variety 25 

Plant quality (form, foliage, substance) 25 

Herb entered in appropriate class 10 

Total: 100 



MH-1-1 Basil, sweet (Ocimum Basilcum) 

MH-1-2 Basil, any other kind 

MH-1-3 Bay (Lauris Nobilis) 

MH-1-4 Chives, Garlic 

MH-1-5 Chives, Onion 

MH-1-6 Geranium, scented 

MH-1-7 Ginger, plant 

MH-1-8 Herbs, Kitchen Garden (display maximum 8”x10”) 

MH-1-9 Lavender, English 

MH-1-10 Lavender, French 

MH-1-11 Lemon Balm 

MH-1-12 Lemon Verbena 

MH-1-13 Marjoram 

MH-1-14 Mint 

MH-1-15 Oregano, Greek 

MH-1-16 Oregano, any other 

MH-1-17 Parsley (Crispum) 

MH-1-18 Parsley, Italian 

MH-1-19 Rosemary (R. Prostasis) 

MH-1-20 Rosemary (Romaris Officinalis) 

MH-1-21 Sage, fruit scented 

MH-1-22 Sage, pineapple 

MH-1-23 Sage, regular 

MH-1-24 Sage, any other 

MH-1-25 Thyme 

MH-1-26 Topiary, herb 

MH-1-27 Herb, any other not listed in 3”– 5” pot 

MH-1-28 Herb, any other not listed in 6” – 10” pot 

MH-1-29 Herb, any 3 stems same variety not listed 

To learn about herbs, contact Cleveland County 

Cooperative Extension (704-482-4365) or the Foothills 

Herb Society at Foothillsherbsociety@yahoo.com. 

www.sugarhillcu.com 

Sugar Hill 

CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY 

63438 

David Self 

Co-Owner 

email davidself@sugarhillcu.com • Custom Built Furniture 

local 704-538-9360 

• Re-upholstery Services 

toll-free 800-259-0267 • Re-finishing Service 

fax 888-308-1094 • Thousands of fabrics & styles 

cell 704-472-2852 to choose from 


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EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER — DEPARTMENT MN 

CLEVELAND COUNTY MASTER GARDENER IS A VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAM OPERATED BY CLEVELAND COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. 

Margaret Yarboro Memorial Garden 

Dedicated to the everlasting memory of 

Margaret Yarboro (Mrs. Gene Yarboro) for the 

decades of service to the Cleveland County Fair. 

During those years, Margaret volunteered to 

make certain that the various county garden 

club’s floral arrangements were displayed in the 

exhibit hall during every fair event. 

Dr. Gene Yarboro and family made the generous 

contribution to honor Margaret and establish 

the garden. 

The Cleveland County Master Gardeners 

designed the garden in 2014 and finalized the 

plantings in 2015 

Purpose 

DIRECTOR: Julie Flowers 

Final Entry Date: Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, 5 p.m. 


THE DISPLAY IS LOCATED AT THE REVOLVING WHEEL 

IN THE CENTER OF DORTON EXHIBIT HALL. 

1. Provide recognition for the Cleveland/Gaston Master Gardener 

program and volunteers. 

2. Provide the public access to experts able to answer questions about 

gardening and horticulture. 


1. All booth work prepared by Master Gardener volunteer. 

2. Containers, floral arrangements, plants and accessories be appropriate 

size for designated space and may not exceed the booth dimensions 

(approximate size — backdrop: 30”; length: 71”; front width: 74”; 

back width: 23”). 

3. Signage should include common name of plants for the educational 

benefit of the public. 

4. To maintain a high quality display exhibitors should replace specimens 

as needed. 

5. Cleveland County Fair reserves the right to remove wilted items as 

necessary. 

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63429 

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NEEDLECRAFT — DEPARTMENT N 


Purpose 

DIRECTORS: Cheryl Ann Gantt and Diane Ross 



Showcase the beauty of needle crafted items and the skill required 

to produce fine home arts. 





3. All entries must be produced by the individual entering the 

item/s since the most recent (prior) Cleveland County Fair. 

4. All articles/entries must be clean and suitable for display. Garments 

should be entered on a hanger. 

5. Knitted, crocheted and stitchery articles must be completely 

hand-made. Entries using a machine or loom in the production 

will not be accepted. 

6. Entries — such a pictures, wall hangings or bell pulls — should 

have wire hanger or similar attachment to allow for appropriate 

display of the item. 

7. Premiums will not be awarded when entries do not meet score 

card criteria. 



Premiums for Needlecraft will be awarded 


Points 

Workmanship (Quality of Work Product) 30 

General Appearance and Cleanliness 30 

Suitability of Finished Product to Materials Used 15 

Complexity/Degree of Difficulty 25 

Total: 100 


Join the fun 

Use your sewing skills and join the staff at The Rag Bag, 810 W. 

Warren St., Shelby, NC (704-482-6121) in the “Dress A Girl Around 

the World” project — “because every girl deserves at least ONE 

dress.” 

Over 1600 volunteers around the world donate their time to 

produce shift dresses of various sizes (made according to specific 

guidelines) that allow continued use as the girl grows. This nonprofit 

organization partners with The Rag Bag to involve local citizens in 

producing the dresses. Contact The Rag Bag or visit the website at 

www.DressAGirlAroundTheWorld.com to volunteer your time. Be 

sure to view this special display in the Needlecraft and Sewing Department 

during the Cleveland County Fair and help a child in need. 

KNITTING 


N-1-1 Afghan 

N-1-2 Afghan, Baby 

N-1-3 Article, Knitted (small) 

N-1-4 Article, Knitted (original design) 

N-1-5 Baby Set 

N-1-6 Coat, Cape or Poncho 

N-1-7 Dress or Suit 

N-1-8 Hat, knitted 

N-1-9 Hat, felted 

N-1-10 Scarf 

N-1-11 Shawl or Stole 

N-1-12 Shawl, Prayer 

N-1-13 Sweater or Dress (Baby or Child size) 

N-1-14 Sweater, Cardigan or Pullover (1 color) 

N-1-15 Sweater, Decorative (2 or more colors) 

N-1-16 Any other knitted item 

NEEDLEPOINT 

N-2-16 Bell Pull or Wall Hanging (not framed picture) 

N-2-17 Embroidery, Machine 

N-2-18 Needlepoint, article using decorative stitches 

N-2-19 Needlepoint, article, small 

N-2-20 Needlepoint, article, medium (Handbag, etc.) 

N-2-21 Any other needlepoint item 

N-2-22 Needlepoint, article large (chair, footstool, etc) 

N-2-23 Needlepoint, original (novelty plastic canvas) 

N-2-24 Needlepoint, original, any article 

N-2-25 Pattern (novelty plastic canvas) 

N-2-26 Picture with frame (from pattern or chart) 

N-2-27 Pillow, fully assembled (from pattern or chart) 

CREATIVE STITCHERY 

Articles entered as Creative Stitchery may be on any fabric 

using thread or yarn (or combination of both) 

and must consist entirely of handmade stitches. 

N-3-30 Creative Stitchery, original (no pattern) 

N-3-31 Creative Stitchery, Picture or Wall Item 

N-3-32 Creative Stitchery, Pillow 

N-3-33 Creative Crewel Embroidery, original design 

N-3-34 Embroidery (Huck—Swedish Embrodiery) 

N-3-35 Embroidery, Crewel, any article 

N-3-36 Tatting 

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General Departments — DEPT. N continued 

CROCHET 


N-4-40 Afghan, Creative 

N-4-41 Afghan, one color 

N-4-42 Afghan, two colors 

N-4-43 Afghan, three or more colors 

N-4-44 Afghan, decorative (cross stitched or worked-in) 

N-4-45 Afghan, variegated yarn 

N-4-46 Afghan or Lap Robe, Baby (one color) 

N-4-47 Afghan or Lap Robe, Baby (two or more colors) 

N-4-48 Article, large (tablecloth, etc) 

N-4-49 Article, medium 

N-4-50 Article, novelty 

N-4-51 Article, small 

N-4-52 Baby Set 

N-4-53 Bedspread or Coverlet (60 x 60” and over) 

N-4-54 Cape or Stole 

N-4-55 Hat (not made with Looper Clips) 

N-4-56 Pillow 

N-4-57 Scarf 

N-4-58 Shawl, Prayer 

N-4-59 Sweater or Jacket, adult 

N-4-60 Sweater or Jacket, child 

N-4-61 Any other crocheted article 

CROSS STITCH 

N-5-70 Article, any original design 

N-5-71 Article, large, chart design 

N-5-72 Article, medium 

N-5-73 Article, small (ex: pocketbook, etc.) 

N-5-74 Article (design stamped on fabric) 

N-5-75 Picture (design stamped on fabric) 

N-5-76 Picture (design area up to 8 x 10”) 

N-5-77 Picture (chart design, 8” x 10” to 16 x 20”) 

N-5-78 Picture (chart design, larger than 16 x 20”) 

N-5-79 Pictorials (two or more from chart group) 

N-5-80 Pillow (chart group) 

N-5-81 Sampler (design stamped on fabric) 

N-5-82 Sampler (chart design) 

N-5-83 Any other cross stitch item 

N-6-84 Tatting 

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63408



HOBBIES AND CRAFTS — DEPARTMENT O 


DIRECTOR: Melissa Martin 




O-3-6 China, paint 


CHINA 

Purpose 

Showcase the artisanship talents of the citizens in our region. 





3. All entries must be produced by the individual entering the item/s 


4. Items must be clean and free of blemishes. 



Premiums for Needlecraft will be awarded 


Points 

Creativity and Originality 45 

Craftsmanship 35 

Functionality and/or Appearance 25 

Total: 100 


CELEBRATION CRAFTS 

Creatively Wrapped Gift 


O-1-1 Gift Wrap, any occasion 

Table Decoration (not to exceed 20” high) 

O-1-3 Centerpiece, any occasion 

O-4-1 Animals, dressed 

O-4-2 Doll, Creative 

O-4-3 Doll, Porcelain 

O-4-4 Doll, Rag 

O-4-5 Doll, Any Other 

DOLLS 

HOLIDAY CRAFTS 

O-5-1 Christmas Decoration (not ceramic or sewn) 

O-5-2 Christmas Ornament (6” or less) 

O-5-3 Wreath, (may not exceed 24” completed) 

JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES 

O-6-5 Jewelry Set, 2 pieces 

O-6-8 Accessory, handmade 

O-6-9 Jewelry, handmade: necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring 

LEATHER WORK 

O-12-1 Bag, Handbag 

O-12-2 Belt 

O-12-3 Wallet or Coin Purse 

O-12-4 Leather Work, any other, identify 

METAL WORK 

O-13-1 Tin Punch 

O-13-2 Original Design 

O-13-3 Tooling 

O-13-4 Metal, any other, identify 

CERAMICS 

O-2-1 Animals or Birds 

O-2-2 Baby Item 

O-2-3 Bowl 

O-2-4 Figurine 

O-2-5 Holiday, Single 

O-2-6 Holiday, Set (3 or less pieces) 

O-2-7 Tray or Plate 

O-2-8 Vase 

O-2-9 Ceramic, any other, identify 

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General Departments — DEPT. O continued 

MISCELLANEOUS 


O-14-1 Basket, small (10” or less) 

O-14-2 Basket, medium (11-17”) 

O-14-3 Basket, large (18” – 24”) 

O-14-4 Cane or Walking Stick 

O-14-5 Candles, handmade 

O-14-6 Decoupage 

O-14-9 Gourd, painted 

O-14-10 Macrame 

O-14-11 Soap (Handmade) 

O-14-12 Shell or Beadwork (not jewelry) 

O-14-13 Stained Glass, Sun Catchers — 12” or less 

O-14-14 Stained Glass, any other 24” or less 

O-14-15 Any other craft, identify 

POTTERY 

O-15-1 Container, Hand-Formed 

O-15-2 Wall Piece, Hand-Formed 

O-15-3 Hand-Formed, any other 

O-15-4 Container, Wheel Thrown 

O-15-5 Wall Piece, Wheel Throw 

O-15-6 Wheel Thrown, any other, identify 

SCRAPBOOKING (1 OR 2 PAGES IN PROTECTORS) 


O-16-1 Holiday 

O-16-2 Special Occasions 

O-16-3 Vacations 

O-16-4 Scrapbooking, any other, identify 

WOOD CRAFT/WHITTLING 

O-17-1 Animals 

O-17-2 Birds 

O-17-3 Household item – 12” or less 

O-17-4 Household item – 13”- 24” 

O-17-5 Signs (24” or less) 

O-17-6 Toys (20” or less) 

O-17-7 Whittling, miscellaneous 

O-17-8 Wood Burning 

O-17-9 Wood Carving 

O-17-10 Woodwork, any other, identify 

MODEL CARS 

O-18-1 Stock - standard, antique, trucks, racers 

0-18-2 Custom - standard, antique, trucks, racers 

GINGER’S 

Tuesday-Saturday 

9am-6pm 

GARDENS & PONDS 

TheStore with Personality 

Koi -Gold Fish -Stones -Aquatic Supplies 

Mulch -Sand -Gravel -Trees -Natural Rock -Long Leaf Needles 

Shrubs -Landscaping -Flowers 

5164 Fallston Rd., Hwy.18 

Lawndale, NC 28090 

FAX 704-538-1909 

704-538-1908 

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VERY SPECIAL ARTS — DEPARTMENT P 


Purpose 



1. Showcase the craftsmanship talents of our citizens with disabilities 

or special needs. 

2. Recognize that a disability does not mean an inability. 



DIRECTOR: Shannon Mayhew 

1. Competition is limited to individuals with disabilities or special 

needs, ages 5 and older, in our region. 


3. All entries must be produced by the individual entering the item/s 




Premiums for Very Special Arts will be 


Points 



Functionality and Appearance 25 

Total: 100 


ART 

Artwork may not exceed 18” x 24” and must be framed or 

mounted on cardboard and covered with clear plastic. 


P-1-1 Artwork, abstract, any media 

P-1-2 Artwork, animal or bird, any media 

P-1-3 Artwork, original, any media 

P-1-4 Artwork, portrait, any media 

P-1-5 Artwork, any other 

BAKED GOODS 

P-2-1 Candy, any variety (4 pieces) 

P-2-2 Cupcakes, Decorated (4 on plate) 

P-2-3 Baked Good, any other (identify) 

BREAKFAST ART 

P-3-1 Milk Jug Art — use quart or ½ gallon milk jug, create 

an original design 15” or less in height and 12” or less in 

width using any media. Must stand alone. 

P-3-2 Oatmeal Box Art — use 18 ounce oatmeal container, 

create an original design 15” or less in height and 12” or less 

in width using any media. Must stand alone. 

HOBBIES AND CRAFTS 

P-4-1 Beadwork (any creation using beads) 

P-4-2 Buttonwork (any creation using buttons) 

P-4-3 Creator’s Choice (Original Design) 

P-4-4 Woodwork (any design using wood) 

P-4-5 Any Other Craft 

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YOUTH COMPETITION — DEPARTMENT Q 

OPEN TO CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTH 

DIRECTORS: Betty Wright, Ashley Lee and Joie Lovelace 

NEEDLECRAFT — YOUTH DEPT QN 

Purpose: 



Showcase the various talents and skills of the youth in our region. 


Guidelines and rules: 

1. Open to ages 9 to 18 years old only. 


since the most recent (previous) fair. 


4. Entries must also meet standards established for specific division(s) 

and class(es). 


Premiums are for all youth divisions 

unless noted otherwise 

SWAP SHOP 

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM 

MONDAY-FRIDAY 

704-482-1390 



Premiums for Needlecraft – Youth will be 


Points 

Workmanship (Quality of Work Product) 30 

General Appearance and Cleanliness 30 

Suitability of Finished Product to Materials Used 15 

Complexity/Degree of Difficulty 25 

Total: 100 

NEEDLECRAFT 

Ages 9–12 


QN-6-84 Creative Stitchery, Kit or Pattern 

QN-6-85 Creative Stitchery, original piece 

QN-6-86 Crewel Embroidery piece 

QN-6-87 Crocheted piece 

QN-6-88 Cross Stitch (design stamped on fabric) 

QN-6-89 Cross Stitch (worked from chart) 

QN-6-90 Needlepoint (from pattern or chart) 

QN-6-91 Needlepoint, original design 

QN-6-92 Knitted item 

NEEDLECRAFT 

Ages 13–18 

QN-7-94 Creative Stitchery, Kit or Pattern 

QN-7-95 Creative Stitchery, original piece 

QN-7-96 Crewel Embroidery piece 

QN-7-97 Crocheted piece 

QN-7-98 Cross Stitch (design stamped on fabric) 

QN-7-99 Cross Stitch (worked from chart) 

QN-7-100 Needlepoint (from pattern or chart) 

QN-7-101 Needlepoint, original design 

QN-7-102 Knitted item 

64099 

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General Departments — DEPT. Q continued 

APPAREL AND HOME DÉCOR SEWING — YOUTH DEPT QK 

CLOTHING - GIRLS/BOYS 



QK-4-10 Apron 

QK-4-11 Blouse or Shirt 

QK-4-12 Costume 

QK-4-13 Dress 

QK-4-14 Dress, Evening or Party 

QK-4-15 Garment, Decorated 

QK-4-16 Handbag or Sewn Accessories 

QK-4-17 Jacket or Blazer 

QK-4-18 Pajamas or Gown 

QK-4-19 Shorts or Skorts 

QK-4-20 Skirt 

QK-4-21 Slacks or Pants 

QK-4-22 Vest 

QK-4-23 Garment, any other 


CLOTHING - GIRLS/BOYS 

Ages 13–18 


QK-5-51 Apron 

QK-5-52 Blouse or Shirt 

QK-5-53 Costume 

QK-5-54 Dress 

QK-5-55 Dress, Evening or Party 

QK-5-56 Garment, Decorated 

QK-5-57 Handbag or Sewn Accessories 

QK-5-58 Jacket or Blazer 

QK-5-59 Pajamas or Gown 

QK-5-60 Shorts or Skorts 

QK-5-61 Skirt 

QK-5-62 Slacks or Pants 

QK-5-63 Vest 

QK-5-64 Garment, any other 

HOME DECOR — GIRLS/BOYS 


QK-4-28 Bag, Tote 

QK-4-29 Cap or Hat, Decorated 

QK-4-30 Cap or Hat, Original Design, Sewn 

QK-4-31 Cover, Bread Roll 

QK-4-32 Embroidered Article — Machine 

QK-4-33 Embroidered Article — Any Other 

QK-4-34 Knitted or Crocheted Item, Large 

QK-4-35 Knitted or Crocheted Item, Small 

QK-4-36 Napkin (1) 

QK-4-37 Needlework 

QK-4-38 Pillow, Miscellaneous 

QK-4-39 Pillow, Quilted 

QK-4-40 Placemat (1) 

QK-4-41 Quilt, Hand Quilted 

QK-4-42 Quilt, Machine Quilted 

HOME DECOR — GIRLS/BOYS 

Ages 13–18 

QK-5-70 Bag, Tote 

QK-5-71 Cap or Hat, Decorated 

QK-5-72 Cap or Hat, Original Design, Sewn 

QK-5-73 Cover, Bread Roll 

QK-5-74 Embroidered Article — Machine 

QK-5-75 Embroidered Article — Any Other 

QK-5-76 Knitted or Crocheted Item, Large 

QK-5-77 Knitted or Crocheted Item, Small 

QK-5-78 Napkin (1) 

QK-5-79 Needlework 

QK-5-80 Pillow, Miscellaneous 

QK-5-81 Pillow, Quilted 

QK-5-82 Placemat (1) 

QK-5-83 Quilt, Hand Quilted 

QK-5-84 Quilt, Machine Quilted 

P.O. Box 639 

Fallston, NC 28042 

Providing Service With Dignity 

Phone (704) 538-8631 

Owned and Operated by 

846 E. Stage Coach Trail 

Fallston, NC 28042 

Doug Tysinger Judy Tysinger Joseph R. Tysinger 

63431 

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Dellinger's Sales & Service 

New & Used eqUipmeNt 

5731 FallstoN Road - lawNdale, NC 

LocateD in BeLwooD, nc 

704-538-3451 

Fax: 704-538-0095 Cell: 704-477-0425 

owners, don dellinger, allen dellinger 

63432



ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY — YOUTH DEPT QL AND QLA 

Guidelines and rules: Art — Youth 



to two entries total in art. 



4. Entries must have been prepared by the individual exhibitor 

since the (most recent) prior fair. 

5. Size may not exceed 18”x 24” (including frame), and be ready to 

hang using wire attached to frame. 

6. All youth artwork must be framed (ready to hang) OR mounted 

on cardboard covered with clear plastic or laminated (ready to hang). 

Tape does not hold hooks adequately. 

7. Premium awards will be made on quality of workmanship and 

originality of design. 

Guidelines and rules: Photography — Youth 



to three entries total in photography. 



4. Entries must have been photographed by the individual exhibitor 

since the (most recent) prior fair. 

5. Photographs may be 5 x 7 or 8 x 10. Photos must be framed and 

no larger than 12 x 14 (including frame). 

6. Premium awards will be based on exposure, lighting, composition, 

depth of field and focus. 

ART PRODUCED BY GIRLS/BOYS 



QL-3-40 Collage 

QL-3-41 Crayon 

QL-3-42 Graphics 

QL-3-43 Magic Marker 

QL-3-44 Media, Mixed 

QL-3-45 Pastel 

QL-3-46 Pen and Ink 

QL-3-47 Pencil, Color 

QL-3-48 Portrait, Any Media 

QL-3-49 Sketch, Pencil 

QL-3-50 Tempra Paint 

QL-3-51 Watercolor 

QL-3-52 Miscellaneous Artwork 

ART PRODUCED BY GIRLS/BOYS 

Ages 13–18 

QL-4-60 Acrylic 

QL-4-61 Charcoal 

QL-4-62 Collage 

QL-4-63 Graphics 

QL-4-64 Media, Mixed 

QL-4-65 Painting, Oil 

QL-4-66 Pastel 

QL-4-67 Pen and Ink 

QL-4-68 Pencil, Color 

QL-4-69 Portrait, any media 

QL-4-70 Sketch, Pencil 

QL-4-71 Tempra Paint 

QL-4-72 Watercolor 

QL-4-73 Miscellaneous Artwork 

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PHOTOGRAPHY – COLOR 


QLA-8-1 Animals or Birds Up Close 

QLA-8-2 Celebrations 

QLA-8-3 Cleveland County Fair 

QLA-8-4 Country Life 

QLA-8-5 Flowers Around Us 

QLA-8-6 Fun-in-the-Sun 

QLA-8-7 Mother Nature 

QLA-8-8 People Are Funny 

QLA-8-9 Sports Antics 

PHOTOGRAPHY – BLACK AND WHITE 

QLA-9-1 Animals or Birds Up Close 

QLA-9-2 Celebrations 

QLA-9-3 Cleveland County Fair 

QLA-9-4 Country Life 

QLA-9-5 Flowers Around Us 

QLA-9-6 Fun-in-the-Sun 

QLA-9-7 Mother Nature 

QLA-9-8 People Are Funny 

QLA-9-9 Sports Antics 

Elmore’s 

Feed & Seed, Inc 

121 Carpenters Grove Church Road 

Lawndale, NC 28090 

Phone: 704-538-3164 • Fax: 704-538-1491 

Mike ElmoreMike Elmore Richard Hord 

704-538-3166 704-538-3166 704-482-9628 

63434




BAKED FOOD AND CANDIES — YOUTH DEPT QJ 



2. All entries in this department must be made from scratch, no mixes. 

3. All entries must be prepared by the individual exhibitor; consequently, 

a product may not be divided and entered by more than one 

person. 

4. Products which need refrigeration will not be accepted. 

5. Eggs used in icing must be cooked. 


7. Fair personnel may, as necessary, remove items which begin to 

decay. 



Premiums for Baked Food and Candies — Youth 


Points 

Appearance (uniform shape, level, attractive) 40 

Taste (ingredients produce flavorful taste) 40 

Texture appropriate for item 20 

Total: 100 

Premiums for Breads, Candies and Cookies 

1st: $5 2nd: $4 3rd: $3 

BREADS 

Display on plate in recloseable plastic bag. 


QJ-14-100 Biscuits (four on plate) 

QJ-14-101 Bread, Yeast, ½ loaf 

QJ-14-102 Bread, Any Other Variety, ½ loaf (identify) 

QJ-14-103 Cheese Straws or Wafers (6) 

QJ-14-104 Muffins, Cornmeal (4) 

QJ-14-105 Muffins, Any Other (4) (identify) 

Premiums for Cakes 

1st: $5 2nd: $4 3rd: $3 

CANDIES 

Display 5 pieces on 6” plate in recloseable plastic bag. 


QJ-16-125 Chocolate, Dipped or Molded 

QJ-16-126 Fudge, Chocolate 

QJ-16-127 Fudge, Peanut Butter 

QJ-16-128 Mints, Pressed 

QJ-16-129 Peanut Brittle 

QJ-16-130 Candy, Any Other (identify) 

CAKES 

Display ½ cake on half-moon cardboard circle covered with foil in 

recloseable plastic bag. No refrigerated cakes accepted. 

QJ-15-111 Angel Food, No Icing 

QJ-15-112 German Chocolate 

QJ-15-113 Layer, Any Variety (identify) 

QJ-15-114 Pound, Chocolate 

QJ-15-115 Pound, Plain 

QJ-15-116 Pound, Any Other (identify) 

QJ-15-117 Cake, Any Other 

QJ-15-118 Cupcakes, Decorated, Fall Theme (3) 

QJ-15-119 Cupcakes, Decorated, any occasion (3) 

QJ-15-120 Cupcakes, Iced (3) 

COOKIES 

Display 4 cookies on 6” plate in recloseable bag. Cookies must be 

oven baked. Boiled or unbaked cookies not accepted. 

QJ-17-135 Brownies, Any Variety (identify) 

QJ-17-136 Cookies, Chocolate Chip 

QJ-17-137 Cookies, Drop, any variety (identify) 

QJ-17-138 Cookies, Oatmeal 

QJ-17-139 Cookies, Peanut Butter 

QJ-17-140 Cookies, Sugar 

QJ-17-141 Cookies, any other (identify) 

63435 

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Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Dept. 

(704) 484-4888 Sheriff Sherriff Alan Norman 

63456





2. All entries must have been prepared by the individual exhibitor since 

the (most recent) previous fair. 

3. Personal name or name of item should NOT be placed on jar or lid. 

4. Exhibits must be sealed in standard canning jars of specified size using 

two-piece canning lids. 

5. All products must be processed according to recognized safe methods 

found in the current edition of the USDA Complete Guide to Home 

Canning (available online) or Ball Blue Book. 

6. All canned foods must have a processing label attached, available at 

the Cleveland County Fair (704-487-0651) or Cooperative Extension (704- 

482-4365), identifying the processing procedure. 


CANNED FOODS — YOUTH DEPT QII 



Premiums for Canned Foods — Youth will 


Points 

Processing/Packing 

(according to USDA or Ball Blue Book Standards) 50 

Quality of Product — color, texture, uniformity 40 

Container — clear, standard, appropriate size 10 

Total: 100 


FRUIT 

(Pint or Quart Jars Only) 


QII-6-1 Applesauce 

QII-6-2 Blackberries 

QII-6-3 Peaches 

QII-6-4 Pears 

QII-6-5 Fruit, Any Other (identify) 

VEGETABLE 



QII-7-15 Beets, Baby (sliced or whole) 

QII-7-16 Beans, Green 

QII-7-17 Corn 

QII-7-18 Peas, Any Variety (identify) 

QII-7-19 Soup, Vegetable 

QII-7-26 Tomatoes 

QII-7-27 Vegetable, Any Other (identify) 


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PICKLES AND RELISH 



QII-8-29 Pickles, Beet 

QII-8-30 Pickles, Bread and Butter 

QII-8-31 Pickles, Cucumber, Sour 

QII-8-32 Pickles, Cucumber, Sweet 

QII-8-33 Pickle, Dill 

QII-8-34 Relish, Any Variety (identify) 

QII-8-41 Salsa 

PRESERVES 

(Pint Jars Only) 

QII-9-45 Apple 

QII-9-46 Berry, Any Variety (identify) 

QII-9-47 Peach 

QII-9-48 Pear 

QII-9-49 Preserve, Any Other (identify) 


JAMS AND MARMALADES 



QII-10-55 Apple Butter 

QII-10-56 Jam, Berry, Any Variety (identify) 

QII-10-57 Jam, Fig 

QII-10-58 Jam, Any Other Variety (identify) 

QII-10-59 Marmalade, Any Variety (identify) 

JELLY 


QII-11-65 Apple 

QII-11-66 Berry, Any Variety (identify) 

QII-11-67 Grape 

QII-11-68 Muscadine 

QII-11-69 Scuppermong 

QII-11-70 Jelly, Any Other (identify) 

Sample processing label: 

Entry Number: ____ Contents (Food) ______ Date Processed ______ 

Processing (check one) ( ) Pressure Canner ( ) Boiling Water Bath 

JUICES 

(Quart Jars Only) 

QII-12-78 Apple 

QII-12-79 Blackberry 

QII-12-80 Grape 

QII-12-81 Muscadine 

QII-12-82 Scuppernong 

QII-12-83 Tomato 

BALL FRESH PRESERVING AWARD FOR YOUTH LEVEL 

Presented by: Ball ® & Kerr ® Fresh Preserving 

Products 

In recognition of youth who excel in the art 

of fresh preserving (canning), Jarden Home 

Brands, marketers of the Ball ® Jars sealed with 

Ball ® Lids and Bands or Ball ® Collection Bite ® 

Jars sealed with Collection Elite ® Lids and 

Bands, Ball ® Heritage Collection Jars sealed 

with Ball ® Lids and Bands or preserved in 

Kerr ® Jars sealed with Kerr ® Lids and Bands. In 

addition soft spread entries must be prepared 

using Ball ® Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar 

Needed or Liquid. 

The best entry from each category will receive: 

One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) coupon for Ball ® 

or Kerr ® Fresh Preserving Products and one (1) 

Free (up to $5 value) coupon for Ball ® Pectin. 

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HOBBY CRAFTS — YOUTH DEPT QO 




(unless noted otherwise) 

HOBBY CRAFT 



QO-13-1 Article, Woven 

QO-13-2 Basket, Handmade 

QO-13-3 Beadwork 

QO-13-4 Birdhouse, Original Design 

QO-13-5 Ceramic, Glazed 

QO-13-6 Ceramic, Stained 

QO-13-7 Decoration, Any Other Holiday 

QO-13-8 Decoration, Christmas 

QO-13-9 Decoration, Christmas Ornament 

QO-13-10 Dioramas, 12” Square or Smaller Only 

QO-13-11 Jewelry, Handmade 

QO-13-12 Leatherwork 

QO-13-13 Metal Craft, Original Design 

QO-13-14 Pottery 

QO-13-15 Scrapbooking, One Page Only 

QO-13-16 Sculpture, Free Form 

QO-13-17 Wood Craft 

QO-13-18 Any Other Craft 



Premiums for Hobby Crafts — Youth 


Points 

Workmanship (quality of work) 40 


Level of Difficulty 15 

Items Clean and Display Ready 15 

HOBBY CRAFT 

Ages 13–18 


QO-14-40 Article, Woven 

QO-14-41 Basket, Handmade 

QO-14-42 Beadwork 

QO-14-43 Birdhouse, Original Design 

QO-14-44 Ceramic, Glazed 

QO-14-45 Ceramic, Stained 

QO-14-46 Decoration, Any Other Holiday 

QO-14-47 Decoration, Christmas 

QO-14-48 Decoration, Christmas Ornament 

QO-14-49 Dioramas, 12” Square or Smaller 

QO-14-50 Jewelry, Handmade 

QO-14-51 Leatherwork 

QO-14-52 Metal Craft, Original Design 

QO-14-53 Pottery 

QO-14-54 Scrapbooking, Two Pages 

QO-14-55 Sculpture, Free Form 

QO-14-56 Wood Craft 

QO-14-57 Any Other Craft 

Total: 100 

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HORTICULTURE — YOUTH DEPT QH 



2. Entries must be produced by the individual exhibitor during the most recent 

growing season. 

3. Fruit, vegetable or field crop specimens must meet the following specifications: 

n Have stems attached 

n Be a specimen of the variety in which produce is entered 

n Contain no cuts or bruises 

n Contain no insect or disease blemishes 

4. Entries which do not meet specifications will be ineligible for competition. 

5. Display containers for fruits, vegetables will be provided by the Cleveland County 

Fair. Exhibitor must provide jars. 


7. Management may, as necessary, remove produce which begins to rot/decay. 



Premiums for Very Special Arts will be 


Points 

Form — appropriate for produce 20 

Size — appropriate for marketing 10 

Color — fresh and colorful 10 

Uniformity — consistent in size and appearance 40 

Condition — no visible damage to produce 20 

Total: 100 


SWEET POTATOES 

3 of uniform size on a disposable plate 


QH-19-147 Sweet Potato, White (identify) 

QH-19-148 Sweet Potato, Yellow (Yam) (identify) 

QH-19-149 Sweet Potato, Any Other (identify) 

IRISH POTATOES 



QH-20-151 Irish, White, Any Variety (identify) 

QH-20-152 Irish, Red, Any Variety (identify) 

QH-20-153 Irish, Any Other (identify) 

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VEGETABLES 

Select uniform specimens in quantities noted for display. 

Plate provided by Cleveland County Fair. 


QH-21-1 Beets (5) 

QH-21-2 Beans, Bunch (10) 

QH-21-3 Beans, Lima (10 unshelled) 

QH-21-4 Beans, Pole (10) 

QH-21-5 Citron 

QH-21-6 Corn, Field 

QH-21-7 Corn, Ornamental (5) 

QH-21-8 Cucumber — must be edible 

QH-21-9 Egg Plant (1) 

QH-21-10 Gourd, Long Handle Variety (1) 

QH-21-11 Gourd, Small or Ornamental (3 same variety) 

QH-21-12 Okra, Pods (10) 

QH-21-13 Peas, Field (10) 

QH-21-14 Pepper, Green Bell (5) 

QH-21-15 Pepper, Red Bell 

QH-21-18 Pepper, Green Hot 

QH-21-19 Peppers, Red Hot (5) 

QH-21-20 Popcorn, 5 ears 

QH-21-21 Pumpkin, Miniature 

QH-21-22 Pumpkin, Standard 

QH-21-23 Squash, Acorn (2) 

QH-21-24 Squash, Butternut (2) 

QH-21-25 Squash, Summer (5) 

QH-21-26 Sunflower Head (largest) 

QH-21-27 Tomatoes, Grape (5) 

QH-21-28 Tomatoes, Roma (5) 

QH-21-29 Tomatoes, Slicing (5) 

QH-21-30 Tomatoes, Any Other Variety (5) (identify) 

QH-21-31 Turnips (5) 

QH-21-32 Watermelon (1) 

QH-21-33 Watermelon, largest 

NUTS 

Display in quart jar with lid 


QH-23-50 Chestnuts 

QH-23-51 Hickory Nuts 

QH-23-52 Peanuts, Spanish 

QH-23-53 Peanuts, Virginia 

QH-23-54 Pecans, Papershell 

QH-23-55 Pecans, Stuart 

QH-23-56 Walnuts, Black 

QH-23-57 Any Other Nut, Identify (Not Acorn) 

FRUITS 


QH-24-65 Apples, Red (identify variety) 

QH-24-66 Apples, Yellow (identify variety) 

QH-24-67 Pears 

QH-24-68 Persimmons, American 

QH-24-69 Miscellaneous Fruit (identify) 

GRAPES 


QH-22-41 Grapes, Bunch 

QH-22-42 Grapes, Wine (identify variety) 

QH-22-43 Fruit, Black Muscadine, Any Variety 

QH-22-44 Fruit, Bronze Muscadine, Any Variety 

QH-22-45 Miscellaneous Grape (identify) 

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PARTICIPATION TRAINING CLASS — DEPARTMENT QQ 

OPEN TO CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTHS AGES 5–8 

Purpose 

Introduce children to non-competitive entry experience at an agricultural fair. 

Guidelines and Rules 

1. Open to youth ages 5-8. 

2. All entries must be produced by the individual entering the item(s) since the 

most recent (previous) fair. 

3. Only one entry per category per entrant is allowed with a limit of three entries 

in this department. 

4. Entries must also meet standards established for specific division(s) and 

class(es). 

DIRECTOR: PEGGY EARL 



PREMIUM: Each exhibitor will receive a participation 

ribbon and $1 for each entry (not to exceed 

three entries). 


QQ-1-1 Animals 

QQ-1-2 Fun on the Farm 

QQ-1-3 Fun in the Sun 

QQ-1-4 Plants and Flowers 

QQ-1-5 People and Portraits 

QQ-1-6 Sports 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

HOBBIES AND CRAFTS 

QQ-2-6 Beadwork 

QQ-2-7 Christmas Ornament 

QQ-2-8 Design, Clay 

QQ-2-9 Design, Felt 

QQ-2-10 Design, Sand 

QQ-2-11 Leatherwork 

QQ-2-12 Metalwork 

QQ-2-13 Original Creation 

QQ-2-14 Pottery or Ceramic 

QQ-2-15 Scrapbooking, One Page Only 

QQ-2-16 Woodwork 

QQ-2-17 Any Other Craft Not Listed 

ART * 

QQ-4-26 Crayon 

QQ-4-27 Magic Marker 

QQ-4-28 Painting, Oil 

QQ-4-29 Pen and/or Ink 

QQ-4-30 Pencil (colored) 

QQ-4-31 Tempra 

QQ-4-32 Watercolor 

QQ-4-33 Any Other Art Not Listed 

BAKED FOODS AND CANDIES 


QQ-5-35 Candies, (any type, 3 on 6” plate) 

QQ-5-36 Cookies (any type, 3 on 6” plate) 

QQ-5-37 Cupcakes (any type, 3 on 6” plate) 

QQ-5-38 Muffins (any type, 3 on 6” plate) 

HORTICULTURE 

QQ-7-41 Fruit, Large 

QQ-7-42 Fruit, Small 

QQ-7-43 Vegetable, Green 

QQ-7-44 Vegetable, Yellow 

QQ-7-45 Vegetable, Any Other 

QQ-7-46 Miscellaneous Horticulture Product 

SEWING AND NEEDLECRAFT 

QQ-10-52 Accessory, Clothing 

QQ-10-53 Clothing (made by boy) 

QQ-10-54 Clothing (made by girl) 

QQ-10-55 Clothing Item, Decorated 

QQ-10-56 Pillow 

QQ-10-58 Tote Bag, Purse or Backpack 

QQ-10-59 Needlecraft, Any Type 

QQ-10-60 Miscellaneous Sewn/Craft Item 

CANNED FOODS 

QQ-9-48 Jams, Jellies, Marmalades (1/2 or 1 Pint Jar) 

* Artwork must be mounted on construction paper, poster paper or cardboard covered in plastic wrap to protect against moisture. 

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CREATIVE EXPRESSION — DEPARTMENT QCE 

OPEN TO CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTHS 

Purpose 



Showcase the creativity of youths in our region. 

Guidelines and Rules 

DIRECTOR: JUDY GRAY 

1. Open to youth ages 5-18 in the fair region. 


since the most recent (previous) fair. 

3. Only one entry per category per entrant is allowed AND only three 

total entries for this department. 

4. Entries must also meet standards established for specific division(s) 

and class(es). 



Premiums for Creative Expression will be 


Points 

Originality and Creativity 50 


Neatness 10 

Adheres to all guidelines/rules 10 

Total: 100 


BREAKFAST ART 

Breakfast — the most important meal of the day — gets your body ready for an energy-filled day. Recycle your milk jugs and oatmeal boxes into 

original creations to decorate your room, create new toys, or entertain your friends. Whatever your creation becomes, enter it in the Cleveland 

County Fair Breakfast Art Department for fun and money. 

Ages 5-8 Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 

Milk Jug Art — use quart or ½ gallon milk jug to create an 

original design 15” or less in height and 12” or less in width 

using any media. Must stand alone. 

Oatmeal Box Art — use an 18 ounce oatmeal container to 

create an original design 15” or less in height and 12” or less 

in width using any media. Must stand alone. 

QCE-1-1 QCE-2-1 QCE-3-1 

QCE-1-2 QCE-2-2 QCE-3-2 

DUCT TAPE ART 

Use the duct tape of your color choice(s) to create an item of clothing and/or an original design (tool, pet, hat, etc). 


Duct Tape Clothing (item no larger than 18” x 24”) 

Original Design (item no larger than 18” x 24”) 

QCE-5-1 QCE-6-1 QCE-7-1 

QCE-5-2 QCE-6-2 QCE-7-2 

LEGO BRICKS AND K’NEX 

Use your Lego bricks/K’nex to create a design no larger than 20” in any directions. Parts must be anchored securely and creation may be enclosed 

in plastic see-through box if necessary to maintain stability. 


“This Old Shoe” — create a shoe people might wear in 2025 

“My New Friend” — create an imaginary “friend” 

Creator’s Choice — create any item of your choice not listed 

QCE-10-1 QCE-11-1 QCE-12-1 



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4-H CLUB PROJECTS — DEPARTMENT Q4H 

OPEN TO CLEVELAND COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS AND CLUBS 

DIRECTORS: Ashley Lee and Annie Thompson 

Entry Day: Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Removal Day: Monday Oct. 12, 2015, 3-7 p.m. 

Purpose 

Recognize the importance of leadership training and 

experiential learning for Cleveland County Youth. 



1. Open to Cleveland County 4-H clubs only. 

2. All entries must be produced by the group entering 

the item(s) since the most recent (previous) fair. 

4. Entries must also meet standards established for 

specific division. 



Premiums for 4-H Club Projects will 


Points 

Exhibit informative and attractively displayed 30 

Necessary information provided to make project understandable 30 

Terminology used correctly with no misspelled words 20 

Includes brief statement describing how your project ‘Makes the Best Better’ 10 

Adheres to the guidelines/rules for Exhibition Projects 10 

Must score 70 points or more to be eligible for awards Total: 100 

Premiums: 1st - $175 2nd - $150 3rd - $125 

Creditable Booths: $100 

Dept/Div/Class 

Q4H-1-1 Club Projects 

1. Copyrighted characters or patented materials 

are not acceptable unless directly related to project 

topic. Copyrighted/patented materials must be labeled 

and cited. 

2. Labels should be used to explain the project, 

but personal name should not be visible to the 

judges. 

3. Models/artifacts/props/photographs may be 

used to illustrate the project but should not extend 

beyond the length or height of the display area. 

4. Your display should include a brief statement 

describing how your project “Makes the Best 

Better.” 

The 4-H name and emblem are federally 

protected by 18 US Code 707. 

When a 4-H club or group is formed, 

the members register with the local 

Extension Office and complete the 

“4-H Charter Requirements” document, 

which signifies they have 

permission to use the 4-H name and 

emblem. Cleveland County currently has 

seven (7) active 4-H clubs. To learn more about joining a 4-H 

club, or establishing a 4-H club that appeals to your interest, 

contact the 4-H agent at your county Cooperative Extension 

office. 

Cleveland County Cooperative Extension, 

130 South Post Road, Shelby, N.C. 704-482-4365 

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Purpose 

EDUCATION/SCHOOL EXHIBITS — DEPARTMENT R 

DIRECTORS: Tony Fogleman and Lori Gardner 

Final Entry Day: Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, 5 p.m. 


Recognize the innovative and progressive educational options in 

Cleveland County Schools. 



1. Open to Cleveland County district schools only. 


size is approximately 8’ square with slanting side panels. Backdrop is 

approximately 5’ high. Exhibits which exceed booth dimensions will 

receive penalty points and may be ineligible for competition. 

3. Groups should measure assigned booth(s) to acquire exact dimensions 


Note: Display items may not exceed the height of the slanting sides 

separating each school display. 

4. Copyrighted characters or patented materials are not acceptable 

unless directly related to theme. Copyrighted/patented materials must 

be labeled and cited according to copyright laws. 

5. Exhibits must represent the designated theme for the education 

OPEN TO CLEVELAND COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOLS ONLY 



Premiums for Education Exhibits will be awarded according to the following: 

Points 

Exhibit informative and attractively displayed using designated education theme 30 

Contents (exhibit has public appeal and educational value) 25 

Range of student contributions visible in the display 25 

Grammatically correct signage with no misspelled words 10 

Adheres to the guidelines/rules and dimensions for education exhibits 10 

Premiums: 1st - $150 2nd - $135 3rd - $125 Creditable Booths: $100 

(To be eligible for a premium, booth/display must acquire at least 70 points) 

department. 

6. 2015 Education Exhibit Theme: “We Believe In...” must be visible. 

7. Participating schools and booth assignments will be determined by 

the department directors annually. 

Schools should contact department directors for more information. 

8. This department showcases student work with support from teachers 

or other school employees. 

9. School principals serve as the liaison between schools and department 

directors. 


R-1-1 Booths representing elementary 

education work/activities 

(Grade K-5 or any elementary grade 

Total: 100 


combination) 

R-1-2 Booths representing middle 

grade education work/activities (Grade 

6-8 or any middle grade combination) 

R-1-3 Booths representing high 

school education work/activities (any 

high school grade combination) 

63535 

63415 

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EDUCATION/SCHOOL FFA EXHIBITS — DEPARTMENT RF 

OPEN TO FFA CHAPTERS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS ONLY 

DIRECTORS: Tony Fogleman and Lori Gardner 

Final Entry Day: Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, 5 p.m. 


Purpose 

Recognize the leadership and educational opportunities afforded students 

who participate in FFA chapters at local high schools. 



1. Open to FFA programs in Cleveland County schools only. 




receive penalty points and may be ineligible for competition. 

3. Groups should measure assigned booth/s to acquire exact dimensions 







5. Booth assignments will be determined by the department directors 

annually. FFA’s should contact department directors for more 

information. 



7. Department Directors serve as the liaison between principals, 

schools and FFA programs. 



Premiums for FFA Exhibits will be awarded according to the following: 

Points 





Adheres to the guidelines/rules and dimensions for education exhibits 10 

Total: 100 




RF-1-1 Booth for FFA Chapter 

The FFA mission is to 

make a positive difference 

in the lives 

of students by developing 

their potential 

for premier leadership, 

personal 

growth and career 

success through agricultural 

education. 

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EDUCATION/SCHOOL CTE EXHIBITS — DEPARTMENT RCT 

OPEN TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS ONLY 

Purpose 

Recognize that Career and Technical Education 

is vital training for the future workforce. 

Theme 

DIRECTORS: 

Tony Fogleman and Lori Gardner 

Final Entry Day 

Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, 5 p.m. 

Removal Day 

Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, 3-7 p.m. 

21st Century Skills in the Classroom 



Premiums for CTE Exhibits will be awarded according to the following: 

Points 

Exhibit informative and attractively displayed using designated theme 30 




Adheres to the guidelines/rules and dimensions for exhibit space 10 

Total: 100 

$150.00 per CTE program (not to exceed 4) as determined by department directors. 



1. Open to CTE programs in Cleveland County schools only. 




receive penalty points and may be ineligible for competition. Groups 

should measure assigned booth/s to acquire exact dimensions before 

installing exhibits. 






4. Exhibits must represent the designated theme for the CTE 

department. 

5. 2015 CTE Exhibit Theme: “We Believe In...” 

6. Participating CTE program booth assignments will be determined 

by the department directors annually. 

Schools should contact department directors for more information. 



8. Department Directors serve as the liaison between principals, 

schools and CTE programs. 


RCT-1-1 Booths representing CTE programs 

Mawyer wins ‘Best 

of Show’ honor 

Caleb Mawyer won “best of show” at the N.C. State 

Fair in the youth division by entering a present he 

made as a mother’s day and birthday gift for his mom. 

The fair is held annually in Raleigh. 

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Purpose 

DIRECTOR: Roger Howell 



Removal Day 


Showcase the diversity of family farms and 

agriculture production activities in our region. 



1. Open to farm family operations in the 

region. 

2. Exhibits must not exceed the height and 

width of the booth. Booth size is approximately 

8’ square with slanting side panels. Backdrop 

is approximately 5’ high. Exhibits which exceed 

booth dimensions will receive penalty points 

and may be ineligible for competition. Persons 

should measure assigned booth(s) to acquire 

exact dimensions before installing exhibits. 

Note: Display items may not exceed the height 

FARM BOOTHS — DEPARTMENT S 

OPEN TO CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARM FAMILIES 



Premiums for Farm Booths will be awarded according to the following: 

Points 

Exhibit informative, colorful and attractively displayed 25 

Contents — exhibit has public appeal and focuses on overall farm operation 25 

Clearly displays commercial activities on the farm 20 

Clearly displays home/family activities on the farm (ex: gardening) 20 

Adheres to the guidelines/rules and dimensions for farm booths 10 

Total: 100 



of the slanting sides separating each display. 

3. Name of the farm/family should be on signage 

that is not visible until judging is complete. 

4. Booths may focus on the commercial aspect 

of the farm but should also reflect how the family 

and home contribute to the total operation of a 

balanced family farm. 

5. Booths may include business cards or flyers 

but should not distract from the purpose or focus 

of display. 

6. Only ten farm booths will be available and 

are assigned on first come/first serve basis. Contact 

Cleveland County Fair office for more information 

— 704-487-0651. 

7. Questions regarding rules and installation 

of booth should be directed to the exhibit hall 

director . 


S-1-2 Individual Farm Booth 

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SCOUTS (BOY AND GIRL) — DEPARTMENT T 

OPEN TO BOY AND GIRL SCOUT GROUPS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY 

DIRECTORS: Matthew Taylor and Liz Popwell 

Purpose 



Removal Day 


Showcase the role of Scouts in the development 

of youth through leadership opportunities, 

exposure to lifelong values, application 

of practical skills and a focus on community 

service. 





approximately 5’ high. Exhibits which exceed booth dimensions will receive 

penalty points and may be ineligible for premium. Groups should 

measure assigned booth(s) to acquire exact dimensions before installing 

exhibits. 


separating each display. 



Premiums for Scouting Exhibits will be awarded according to the following: 

Points 



Range of youth contributions visible in the display 25 


Adheres to the guidelines/rules and dimensions for exhibits 10 

Total: 100 

Scout Booths needs to acquire 70 or more points to receive a $150 premium. 

3. Directors will work with Cleveland County Scout troops of all levels 

to develop a booth that is informative, attractive and appeals to the public. 

Booth should include information regarding the value of Scouting 

and leadership opportunities. 

4. Directors should work with troops to man the booth on high traffic 

days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). 

5. Activities and demonstrations in the booth increase public interest 

and interaction, and showcase the value of Scouting. 


T-1-1 Boy Scout Booth Exhibit 

T-2-1 Girl Scout Booth Exhibit 

GIRL SCOUTS 

Girl Scouts Carolina 

Peaks to Piedmont 

250 South New Hope Road 

Gastonia, NC 28054 

DIRECTOR: Liz Popwell 

Service Unit Specialist 

BOY SCOUTS 

Boy Scouts of America 

Piedmont Council 

1222 East Franklin Blvd 

Gastonia, NC 28054 

DIRECTOR: Jeremy 

Falkenau and Matthew Taylor 

District Executive 

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2015 CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR SPECIAL DAYS 

9/30 PREVIEW DAY 

$1 admission ages 6 and up. FREE 5 and under 

10/1 FAIR APPRECIATION DAY 

One price includes all rides from 4 p.m. to closing 

plus free gate admission 

10/2 REGULAR ADMISSION 

Entry Day 

Monday, Sept.28, 2015, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Removal Day 


Purpose 

To recognize progressive youth programs in Cleveland County and 

to encourage their creativity in showcasing agriculture and beautifying 

the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. 

PREMIUMS ALLOTED: $225 

Dept- Division-Class 

U-1-1 Decorated Hay Bale Display 

DECORATED HAY BALE CONTEST – DEPARTMENT U 


1. The Contest is open to all youth-serving programs/organizations 

in Cleveland County, but competition will be limited to the first ten 

(10) exhibitors who call the Cleveland County Fair at 704-487-0651 to 

reserve their bale. Deadline for entry is September 16, 2015. 

2. All entries must be produced by the youth members of the 

10/3 ARM BAND DAY 

Buy from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ride until 4 p.m. $18 

10/4 HALF PRICE SUNDAY ADMISSION 

Half off regular admission. Free admission kids 5 and under. 

ARMBAND DAY: Buy from noon-4 p.m., ride until 7 p.m. 

OPEN TO ANY YOUTH ORGANIZATION IN CLEVELAND COUNTY 

sponsoring organization. Adult representatives may only supervise and 

assist youth in the performance of work. 

3. The Cleveland County Fair will provide one round bale for each 

participating organization to decorate. These 10 bales will be placed in 

various locations around the fairgrounds, and must be decorated onsite. 

Some bales will be located on grass, while others may be located 

on pavement. No paint may be applied to pavement. 

4. Decorated hay bales must be agriculture themed (farm animals, 

crops, produce, barn, equipment, etc.). Bales can be decorated lying 

on their side or standing on end, and may be painted or decorated in 

line with the theme. Paint and applied decorations must be rain/wind 

proof. Additional items may be displayed around the bale, permitting 

they are weatherproof, contribute to the overall theme, and do not extend 

more than 3 feet from the base of the round bale. 

5. Bales must be accompanied by an attractive weatherproof sign 

identifying the sponsoring organization (this sign will be obscured during 

judging). 

6. Entries will be judged on eye appeal, construction, use of materials 

and creativity. Decisions of judges are final. 

7. No commercial or political party signs or copyrighted materials of 

any kind are allowed in conjunction with the display. 

8. Any decorations, signs, etc. remaining after posted removal day 

are subject to disposal. 

Premiums: 1st-150 2nd-$75 

10/6 TEN BUCK TUESDAY 

Regular Admission. Armbands for $10 can ride all rides until 

closing. SENIOR CITIZEN DAY: Special Program for seniors at 

noon in Weathers Arena. 

10/7 FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT 

KIDS DAY: Gates open at 9 a.m. with entertainment for kids. 

FREE admission until 2 p.m. 



10/10 ARMBAND DAY 

Buy from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ride until 4 p.m. for $18 

10/5 DOLLAR DAY MONDAY 

Take $1 off gate admission on all tickets for that day. Also 

take one ticket off all rides. Special concessions for $1. 

10/11 HALF PRICE SUNDAY 

Half off regular admission. Free admission kids 5 and under. 

ARMBAND DAY: Armbands $18 

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Senior Day Program 

Tuesday, Oct. 6, noon 

at Weathers Arena 

100



DIRECTOR: TERRE BULLOCK 

The cheerleading performances are 

open to all elementary, middle, 

and high school cheerleading 

groups. This event is strictly a performance 

opportunity, with no judging involved. 

Good sportsmanship is expeceted 

from both participants and the audience. 

2 coaches per squad & cheerleaders 

in uniform will be allowed in the gate 

free on the day of their performance. 

CHEERLEADER PERFORMANCES 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE 

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. 


RULES 

1. Coaches must enter squads and furnish a list 

of performers no later than Sept. 16, 2015. 

2. Open to Cleveland County elementary-age 

cheerleaders. 

3. Cheer squads must consist of at least 5 

members. 

4. Presentation may include all chants, cheers, 

dance, and pompom routine. NO STUNTS AL- 

LOWED! (A stunt includes any activity where 

both feet leave the floor; such as cartwheel, knee 

stand, front roll over, etc) 

5. Presentation should be no longer than 10 

minutes. 

6. Waiver form must be signed by parent before 

a cheerleader may perform. 

7. Cleveland County Fair Management reserves 

the right to determine the order of performances. 

8. Each participant will receive an item of recognition 

and a gate ticket to return to the fair. 

OPEN ALL YEAR 

Monday - Saturday 

Hamrick’s Produce 

A Family Tradition 

314 S. Post Road • Shelby • 704-480-0905 

64102 

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All Types of Building Supplies 

and Hardware 

704-538-8211 

4401 Polkville Road | Polkville, N. C. 28136 

64101




MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE 

Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 • 7 p.m. 


RULES 

1. Coaches must enter squads 

and furnish a list of performers no 

later than Sept. 16, 2015. 

2. Open to Cleveland, Gaston, 

Lincoln, and Rutherford Co. middle 

school cheerleading squads. 

3. Cheer squads must consist of at 

least 5 members. 

4. Presentation my include 

chants, cheers, dance, and pompom 

routines. The use of stunts in 

routines is governed by individual 

county school system rules. Coaches 

are expected to follow rules and 

guidelines established by their individual 

school systems, and by the 

state of NC, to ensure the safety and 

well being of each cheerleader. 

5. Presentation should last no 

longer than 15 min. Fair management 

reserves the right to stop the 

performance of any group using 

distasteful or vulgar music or dance 

moves. 

6. Waiver form must be signed by 

parent and cheerleader before the 

cheerleader may perform. 

7. Cleveland County Fair management 

reserves the right to determine 

the order of performance. 

8. Each participant will receive an 

item of recognition and a gate ticket 

to return to the fair. A $25 check will 

be given to each school entering a 

squad to be used for their cheerleading 

program. 

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE 

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 • 7 p.m. 


RULES 

1. Coaches must enter squads 

and furnish a list of performers no 

later that Sept. 16, 2015. 

2. Open to Cleveland, Lincoln, 

Gaston and Rutherford Co. high 

school cheerleading squads. 

3. Cheer squad must consist of at 

least 5 members. 

4. Presentation may include 

chants, cheers, dance, pompom 

routines, and stunts. Coaches are 

expected to follow rules and guidelines 

established by their individual 

school systems, and by the state of 

NC to ensure the safety and well-being 

of each cheerleader. With regard 

to stunts, Fair Management asks that 

the NFHS Spirit Rule Book (which 

most high schools already use) be 

the guide to determine which stunts 

may be safely presented. 

5. Presentation should last no 

longer than 15 min. Fair management 

reserves the right to stop the 

performance of any group using 

distasteful or vulgar music or dance 

moves. 

6. Waiver form must be signed by 

parent and cheerleader before the 

cheerleader may perform. 

7. Cleveland County Fair management 

reserves the right to determine 

the order of performance. 

8. Each participant will receive an 

item of recognition and a gate ticket 

to return to the fair. A $25 check will 

be given to each school entering a 

squad to be used for their cheerleading 

programs. 

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Kids Day 

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. 

Gates open at 9 a.m. 

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ELIZABETH BAPTIST CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 

Come 

Join Us 

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, 

11 a.m., at Weathers Arena 

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START YOUR 

ENGINES 

Demolition Derby 

Saturday, Oct. 3, and 

Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. 

at Grandstand 

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a sneek peek before 

the festivities begin 

Preview Day 

Wednesday, Sept. 30 | $1 admission ages 6 and up. FREE 5 and under. 

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Entries will be closed on September 16, 10, 2015 2014. 

Jr. Market Hogs 

SS# required for persons receiving 

premiums of $600 or more.**


Fair use Only 

Exhibitor # ______ 

1751 E Marion St., Shelby NC 28152 

Youth Exhibitors are ages 18 & under – Age _____ 

SS# required for persons receiving premiums of $600 or more.** 

ENTRY 

ENTRY 

DAY: 

DAY: 

Tuesday, 

Tuesday, 

September 

September 

29, 

23, 

2015, 

2014, 

9 a.m. 

9 a.m.-7 

- 7 p.m. 

p..m. PREMIUM 

PREMIUM 

CHECKS 

CHECKS 

PICKUP: 

PICKUP: 

REMOVAL 

REMOVAL 

TIME: 

TIME: 

Monday, 

Monday, 

October 

October 


6, 


2014, 

3-7 

3-7 

p.m. 

p.m. 

October 

October 

9-11, 

4-6, 6-9 

6-9 

p.m. 

p.m./October 

/ October 


7, 3-7 

3-7 

p.m. 

p.m. 

Enter as individual person – not as a business or farm. 

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CONTINUED 

Exhibitor Name: ____________________________________ 



Telephone #: _________________ 


No. Dept. Sect. Class Description of Articles (Use Exact Language of Premium List) 

H 1 2 Example: Best Tray, Centennial 

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21 

22 

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24 

25 

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27 

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I certify that these entries were made or produced since the last fair and represent my participation in producing the final 

product. 

Signature ________________________________________________ Date __________________, 20___ 

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Pie Baking Instructions: 



Exhibitor Name: ____________________________________________________ 

Street Address: ____________________________________________________ 

EMail: ____________________________________________________________ 

County: ___________________________ 

Day Time Phone: _____________________________ Evening Time Phone: __________________________ 

Always something to 

do on the Midway 

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Baking Instructions: 

Exhibitor Name: ____________________________________________________ 

Street Address: ____________________________________________________ 

EMail: ____________________________________________________________ 

County: ___________________________ 

Day Time Phone: _____________________________ Evening Time Phone: __________________________ 

Always something to 

do on the Midway 


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63473

6679 Hwy 27 West 

Vale, North Carolina 

704-276-1155 

Open 7 days a Week! 

Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 am - 8 pm 

Sunday- 7 am - 2 pm 

DRIVE THRU for your convenience 

Dine 

In 

Carry 

Out 

We have a huge selection 

of Burgers, Chicken, 

Hot Dogs, Barbecue, 

Seafood and More! 

Breakfast Served 7 days a week 

Catering 

Available 

YOU WON'T 

GO HOME 

HUNGRY! 

See you at 

the Cleveland 

County Fair! 

Visit us on 

www.mitchemskitchen.com 

63399 

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