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RIO BLANCO

COUNTY FAIRAUGUST 1ST - 6TH 2022

RBC FAIR BOARD & CSU EXTENSION OFFICE

2022

101JULY 29-30, 2022

HORSE SHOWPhoto Credit: Dembowski Babies

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2022 RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR DEDICATION

The Purkey Family“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”

~ Winston Churchill

The Purkey family has been involved in agriculture for over six generations and has contributed to our agricultural way of life in Rio Blanco County. John and Josephine Purkey started a strong family, with an extensive foundation and family tree encompassing many aspects of our daily lives. John and Josephine set the course for their preceding generations to continue their ag roots and become local business entrepreneurs and community leaders. As we reflect on the Purkey family, we can't help but be grateful for their support of the local 4-H/FFA youth programs and the Rio

Blanco County Fair. The Purkey family might be scattered from coast to coast, but they all keep in touch with their Meeker family by attending reunions now and then. This June, a large reunion was held to celebrate Bryce's life, just in time for the Rio Blanco County Fair to properly say thank you, to the entire Purkey family, for embracing their agricultural roots in the past, present, and future.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR BOARD WELCOME

This year marks 101 years of the Rio Blanco County Fair. Join the RBC fair board, participants, and attend-ees as they showcase exhibits raised, grown, and constructed in Rio Blanco County from August 1st through August 6th, 2022.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR BOARDQuentin Smith – President

Alex Plumb – Vice PresidentKaren Arnold – Secretary

Renae Neilson – Treasurer Ed Coryell

Melissa DembowskiClint Shults

Crandal MergelmanChristy Stephens

Fair Dedication, The Purkey Family.............................. Commissioners Welcome............................................. CSU Extension Welcome..............................................Fair Schedule............................................................... Fair Contests & Activities............................................. Fair Entry......................................................................Departments 1 - Horticulture & Field Crops.......................... 2 - Flowers...................................................... 3 - Pantry Stores............................................. 4 - Baked Goods............................................. 5 - Misc & Farm.............................................. 6 - Needlework & Sewing............................ 6.1 - Quilting.................................................... 7 - Hobbies & Crafts........................................

8 - Art.......................................................... 9 - Photography.......................................... 10 - Wool Fleece......................................... 11 - Booths................................................. Team Roping.............................................. 12 - Open Horse Show Comp.................... 13 - Open Beef/Dairy Cattle....................... 14 - Open PeeWee Swine.......................... 15 - Open Sheep........................................ 16 - Open Goat.......................................... 17 - Open Poultry....................................... 18 - Open Rabbit........................................Open Class Entry Form...........................................Event Participant Waiver.........................................


Welcome to the 2022 Bio Blanco County Fair. We’ve made it through another year and things seem to be to be getting back to normal, if we can remember what that’s like. Plans for a great County Fair starting with our County Shoot in Rangely on July 23rd. Then the Horse Show runs on July 29th & 30th but if you’re not into horses, you can mosey down to the Fairfield to watch the Cake Decorating Contest and Fashion Revue Show. Our 4-H kids are really creative and talented with these projects. August 1st starts the main Fair Week beginning with the Dog Show on Monday and includes setting up 4-H and Open Indoor Projects, Animal Weigh-Ins and lots of Livestock Shows throughout the week.

By Thursday night all of the Indoor winning projects are ready for viewing. On Friday there is a Talent Show in the Grand Stands and the 4-H/FFA Round Robin showmanship competition in the 4-H Building. Then everything culminates in the Livestock Sale on August 6th. There will be lots of other contests and activities for kids of all ages. Just check out the schedule in the following pages.

As you are walking around the fairgrounds, we invite you to ask our 4-H Youth about their projects. Have them explain to you how they became interested in their animal or their indoor project. How many years have been doing this type of

project? What was the hardest part of their project? What would they do differently next year? 4-H is all about learning and being able to demonstrate to others what they have learned along the way while completing their projects.

Welcome to the 101st Rio Blanco County Fair! This year’s theme is “Catching the Fair Bug” and for over 100 years, our county comes together to celebrate this time honored tradition. Our fair would not be what it is today without the continued support and dedication of our outstanding staff, volunteers, sponsors, auction buyers, and community partners. We are proud of the incredible work ethic, dedication and commitment our youth puts forth with their projects. We take pride in the many generations that have participated and enjoyed our past events and will continue to keep the next generation at the forefront to help guide their future success.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELCOME

Rio Blanco County Commissioners:Ginny Love, Ty Gates, Jennifer O'Hearon

CSU EXTENSION WELCOME

Linda Masters CSU Extension


Friday, July 15Before 5:00 PM All Open Entries, 4-H/FFA Entries, Horse Show, Talent Show, Booths, FFA Lil’

Buckaroo Rodeo Entries, Livestock Pen Requests are Due (Excluding Open Indoor Exhibits and Special Contests)

FairEntry.com

Friday, July 22Before 5:00 PM Last Entries Due - A $10.00 late fee per entry will apply Extension OfficeSaturday, July 239:00 AM 4-H County Shoot-Off Rangely RangeMonday, July 253:00 PM Fashion Revue Clinic Fairfield Center5:00 PM Premier Exhibitor Test - 2 locations offered either location is open to 4-H/FFA

livestock exhibitorsMeeker TBD Rangely TBD

Friday, July 297:30 AM - 8:30 AM Open Ranch Horse Show Check-In Crowsnest/Bucking Chutes9:00 AM - Finish Open Ranch Horse Show Outdoor Arena3:00 PM Fashion Revue Judging Fairfield Center4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Cake Decorating Contest Fairfield Center5:00 PM Fashion Revue Show Fairfield CenterUpon completion of Horse Show

Team Roping Signup Crowsnest/Bucking Chutes

Following Signup Team Roping Outdoor ArenaSaturday, July 307:00 AM - 8:00 AM Open Horse Show Check-In (Halter, English, Western & Gymkhana) Crowsnest/Bucking Chutes8:30 AM Open Horse Show, PeeWee & Lead Line Outdoor ArenaMonday, August 19:00 AM Dog Show (photos to be taken immediately after show) 4-H Building9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 4-H General Projects Check-In, Judging & Interview Exhibit HallTuesday, August 29:00 AM Supreme Sheep & Goat Award Interviews 4-H Building12:00 PM All Market Livestock Must be Stalled Livestock Barn1:30 PM All Livestock Exhibitors Meeting/Group Photo 4-H Building2:00 PM Beef Official Weigh-In / Livestock Exhibitor Check-In Scales/Showring****** Sheep Official Weigh-In / Livestock Exhibitor Check-In Scales/Showring****** Goat Official Weigh-In / Livestock Exhibitor Check-In Scales/Showring****** Swine Official Weigh-In / Livestock Exhibitor Check-In Scales/Showring****** Rabbit Official Weigh-In / Livestock Exhibitor Check-In Scales/Showring****** Poultry Official Weigh-In / Livestock Exhibitor Check-In Scales/Showring2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ultrasound Jackpot Contest - Entry and Scanning Livestock Barn

12:00PM Premier Exhibitor Interview (Once fully checked-in line up for interviews) 4-H Building - West Entry6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 4-H Barnyard Olympics Lawn

RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*** Schedule is subject to change ***


Wednesday, August 39:00 AM - 8:00 PM Booth Assembly - Must be done by this timeframe 4-H Building/ Exhibit Hall9:00 AM Rabbit Show - Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open 4-H Building30 min following Show Rabbit Show - Livestock Sale Nominations Showring Table30 min following Rabbit Show, Not before Noon

Poultry Show - Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open 4-H Building

30 min following Show Poultry Show - Livestock Sale Nominations Showring Table12:00 PM All Breeding Animals Must Be Stalled Livestock Barn2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Official Indoor Photography Exhibit Check-in (Exhibit Halls Closed) Exhibit Hall5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Indoor Open Exhibit Check-In Exhibit Hall5:00 PM Dairy Goat Show - Breeding & Open 4-H BuildingUpon Completion of the Dairy Goat Show

Market Goat Show - Showmanship, PeeWee Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open

4-H Building

30 min following Show Market Goat Show - Livestock Sale Nominations Showring Table8:00 PM Lil’ Buckaroo Entries Due Extension Office




Thursday, August 47:00 AM - 9:00 AM Indoor Open Exhibit Check-In Exhibit Hall9:00 AM Swine Show - Showmanship, PeeWee Showmanship, & Market 4-H Building30 min following Show Swine Show - Livestock Sale Nominations Showring Table10:00 AM Indoor Open Exhibit Judging (Exhibit Hall Closed) Exhibit Hall11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers BBQ & Woolgrowers Lamb Kabob Lawn1:30 PM Sheep Lead Contest 4-H Building

3:00 PM Sheep Show - Showmanship, PeeWee Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open

4-H Building

30 min following Show Sheep Show - Livestock Sale Nominations Showring Table6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Exhibit Hall open for viewing Exhibit HallFriday, August 59:00 AM - 9:00 PM Exhibit Hall open for viewing Exhibit Hall9:00 AM Dairy Cattle Show - Showmanship, Breeding & Open 4-H Building9:30 AM Beef Show - Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open 4-H Building30 min. folliwng Show Beef Show-Livestock Sale Nomination Showring Table2:00 PM Talent Show Check-In Grandstands3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Talent Show Grandstands5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4-H/FFA Round Robin 4-H Building7:00 PM Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo - Hosted by the FFA Outdoor ArenaSaturday, August 69:00 AM - 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall open for viewing Exhibit Hall9:00 AM Rabbit & Poultry Sale Photos Photo Backdrop9:30 AM Goat Sale Photos Photo Backdrop10:00 AM Sheep Sale Photos Photo Backdrop11:00 AM Cattle Sale Photos Photo BackdropFollowing Cattle Swine Sale Photos Photo Backdrop9:30 AM Cloverbud Show & Tell Exhibit Hall10:00 AM Pet Rock & Rock Rolling Contest Front Parking Lot11:00 AM Rabbit Chase 4-H Building12:00 PM Buyers Luncheon 4-H Building12:30 PM Presale Awards & Activities 4-H Building1:30 PM 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Sale Sale Arena2:00PM - 4:00 PM Indoor Exhibits and Booths Released - Premium Payouts Exhibit HallsFollowing End of Sale Non-Sale Livestock Released Livestock BarnSunday, August 77:00 AM Load Out Sale Animals Livestock BarnWednesday, August 108:00 AM - 4:00 PM Last Day to deliver 4-H State Fair qualifying projects Extension OfficeThursday, August 118:00 AM - 4:00 PM Last Day to Pick up Indoor Exhibits & Indoor Premium Payout Extension Office




RABBIT CHASEThe annual Rabbit Chase will take place in the 4-H Building. There are two age divisions for this event: Children ages 2-3 and ages 4-5. Rabbits will be turned loose in a small pen in the showring. Youth in each division will have a chance to chase and catch a rabbit. Please be prepared to take a bunny home if one is caught!

LIL’ BUCKAROO RODEOJoin us for all the excitement with the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! We will have mutton bustin’, calf riding, steer riding, poles, barrel races, flag races, breakaway roping, and goat tying (or ribbon pull for the younger buckaroos). Youth ages 2-18 are invited to try their hand at a little rodeo action. Entry deadline is July 15th, 2022, late entries will be excepted up to Friday August 5th, 2021 at 5:00 pm with a $10.00 late fee. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR HORSE SPEED & ROUGH STOCK EVENTS. PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN HELMETS. BICYCLE HELMETS OR HELMETS OF SIMILAR COMPOSITION WILL NOT BE ALLOWED!!

COLORING AND DESIGN CONTESTS

Coloring Contest - Pick up a coloring contest sheet at the Extension Office and return your colored entry by Thursday, at 9:00 am. Design Contest - Take your artistry to the next level by designing the 2023 Coloring Contest picture. All designs should be black and white outlines and not colored in.

PET ROCK & ROCK ROLLING CONTESTS

This popular contest will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am in the Front Parking Lot of the Fairgrounds! Competition is open to any rock owners willing to publicly claim and name their pet rocks and have the confidence in their pet to be a winner. You must provide your own rock. Judge’s decisions will be final, and the superinten-dent reserves the right to alter the course in case of an emergency.

There will be two contests: Best Dressed and Furthest Roll.Best Dressed Rules: Pet Rocks will be judged for the most original and most outstanding costumes. All entries need to be turned in on Saturday from 9:00-10:00 am.Furthest Roll Rules: Rock must race free from all man-made alterations, clothing, or adornments. Pets must compete from a standing start and maintain a right course on a track designed by the contest superintendent. All rocks must weigh at least 2 oz. and not more than 5 lbs. The pet rock traveling the furthest straight distance from start to finish will be declared the winner.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY’S GOT TALENT OPEN

Showcase your talents on Friday from 3-5 pm. Bring us your under four-minute talent, whether that be singing, tap danc-ing, magic tricks, and more. Sound technician and micro-phones will be provided, but you must provide your own CD music, instruments, props, etc. All Entries must be in by, July 15, by 5 pm. No entries will be accepted after this time.

FAIR CONTESTS & ACTIVITIES


FAIR CONTESTS & ACTIVITIES

SHEEP LEAD CONTESTSheep lead is an excellent opportunity for our youth to get in the show ring and have more than a bit of fun. Our shepherds will be judged on general appearance, garment appropriate to the fair theme, animal control, and personality. This year we will be adding the category of Mentor & Me. This new category is designed for our youth to have an opportunity to show with a mentor of their choice. It could be anyone from a parent, sibling, family friend, or any other mentor you can think of. Mentors may also lead a sheep or help the youth contestant lead their sheep. If you do not have a sheep, our Cloverbud leader has very loving, show ready sheep available for the contest with a small donation of $5.00 to our Cloverbud program. Our sheep lead is dedicated to buying all awards and mementos locally. We want our community to know that all donations we receive are put back into Rio Blanco County’s small business. All participants will receive a memento of our sheep lead. We will be awarding 1st-3rd place in the following classes. Exhibitor ages are set as of 12/31/2021. • Entries are $10.00, and Entry forms can be picked up at the

Extension Office. Classes:• 4 years and under• 5-7 years • 8-18 years • Mentor & Me. Sheep Lead Rules:1. The contestant must be a Rio Blanco County resident.2. Sheep lead contestant’s outfit must be at least 60% wool.

Please note that contestants must provide their own outfits, but they need not be homemade.

3. Mentor & Me - our Mentors are considered contestants and must dress appropriately.

4. Please be prepared to show verification of wool. 5. A $10.00 entry fee, entry form, and typed double spaced

description of contestant sheep and outfit must be to the extension office by July 15, 2022.

6. 2022 Fair Theme – Catch the Fair Bug If a sheep is not entered at the fair, please notify the extension office so that stall space can be provided. If you have any questions, please call Kendra Ward at 970-319-9453

RIO BLANCO COUNTY WOOLGROWERS SUPREME SHEEP & GOAT AWARDS

Criteria for “Supreme Award”• An oral interview will be conducted. Please sign-up ahead

of time so you know when you will need to be ready to interview. The interviewers will ask questions regarding the wool and sheep industry and the 4-H sheep project or the goat industry and the 4-H goat project. Successfully answering 50% of the questions will be regarded as satisfactory to advance for

• consideration for the “Producers Award” or the “Long Dock” • awards.• Study guides are available at the Extension Office.• Interview scoring will decide the final placing. Top three goat

and/or lamb exhibitors will receive 50%, 30%, and 20% of cash awards, respectively.

• Youth must report to the office and sign up for interviews. This is an optional award program, youth not signing up for an interview or failing to report will not be considered for awards.

“Producers Award” • This award will be given to those 4-H members who raise

their own animal and participate in the above award criteria 1 and 2 at a satisfactory level. Top three exhibitors will receive $75, $50, and $25, respectively.

“Long Dock Award”• A third award will be given to youth exhibiting sheep with

a long dock as measured by the Docking Device. Lambs must have a tail 0.7 inches or longer using this method. These youth must also meet the award criteria 1 and 2 at a satisfactory level. Youth will divide $100 evenly.

These awards will be announced and given out on Achievement Night


Premiums will be paid out as follows:▪ Grand—$5.00

▪ Reserve—$4.00▪ 1st place—$3.00▪ 2nd place—$2.00▪ 3rd place—$1.00

Premiums are paid for indoor exhibits and general

4-H projects only

Age Requirements are as follows For Departments 1-7▪ PeeWee (7 & under)

▪ Youth (8 to 14)▪ High School (15 to 18)

▪ Adult (19 to 60)▪ Seniors (61 to 74)

▪ Seniors (75+)▪ Professional

FAIR ENTRY

Rio Blanco County Fair has moved into the 21st century to make Fair Entry easier and more enjoyable for all! Please join us by pre-entering online as exhibitors on FairEntry.com.

For all open entries go to https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/16785, scroll down, and click on “Not in 4-H and need to create a Fair Entry account?” and follow the user-friendly instructions to create an account and register your open class entries. If you prefer a paper entry form, please contact the Rio Blanco CSU Extension Office with your paper entry form, 970-878-9490. Pre-entries are encouraged and due by July 15th, 2022, to give the Rio Blanco County Fair Staff time to print the fair tags for all entries. You may pick these up at the Rio Blanco CSU Extension Office or during entry drop-off.

You may also submit an entry form by Email, [email protected] or by US Mail, Rio Blanco Extension Office, 700 Sulphur Creek Road, Meeker, Colorado 81641.

Did you know you can register for fair:Online ~ Email ~ In Person

We look forward to seeing you at the 2022 Rio Blanco County Fair!

2021 4-H LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS2021 4-H LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS


RULE BOOK QR CODES

Indoor Rules & Guidelines Livestock Rules


Indoor Departments

SuperintendentsIndoor: Stephanie Oldland and Cassie DenneyHorticulture: Vicky Norell Flowers: Vicky NorellPantry Stores: Iris FranklinBaked Goods: Iris FranklinMisc and Farm: Iris FranklinNeedlework, Sewing, Quilts: Linda Jones & Jan KellerHobbies & Crafts: Karen ArnoldArt: Sondra GarciaPhotography: Debbie Pettijohn Wool Fleeces: Eric WellmanBooths: Stephanie Oldland


VEGETABLE CLASSES100. Head Lettuce (Such as Iceberg)**101. 5 Leaves Leaf Lettuce102. 3 Head Kohlrabi103. 1 Head Kale104. Greens, 3 lb.105. 10 Edible Pod Peas106. 10 English Peas107. 1 Head Cauliflower108. 1 Full Head Broccoli109. Swiss Chard, 1/4 lb.110. 6 Carrots111. 3 Turnips112. 1 Eggplant113. 4 Hot Peppers**114. 3 Sweet Peppers**115. 4 Pickling Cucumbers116. 4 Slicing Cucumbers117. 1 Head Red Cabbage**118. 1 Head Cabbage **119. 1 Pie or Field Pumpkin**120. 3 Ears Sweet Corn (shucked)121. 3 Summer Squash-Zucchini-Green/

Gold, under 11”, blossom end re-moved, not cut, 1” stem attached

122. 3 Summer Squash-Zucchini-Green/Gold, over 9”, blossom end removed, not cut, 1” stem attached

123. 3 Summer Squash-Crookneck-Yel-low, blossom end removed, not cut, 1” stem attached**

124. 3 Summer Squash-Straight Neck- Yellow, blossom end removed, not cut, 1” stem attached**

125. 2 Winter Squash-Acorn Type**126. 1 Winter Squash-Other**127. 4 Red Onions128. 4 Yellow Onions129. 4 White Onions130. 4 Winter Onions, skin on, & tops

trimmed 2”131. Heads of Garlic trimmed to 2” or

stems nicely braided132. 1 Bunch of 6 Green Onions, tops trim

to 6”133. 6 Green Snap Beans**134. 6 Wax Beans**135. 6 Purple Beans**136. 6 Pole Beans**137. 6 Radishes**138. 5 Beets, trimmed to 3-4”139. 3 Ripe Tomatoes, stems on**140. 6 Ripe Cherry Tomatoes, stems on**141. 3 Green Tomatoes, stems on**142. 4 Red Potatoes143. 4 White Potatoes144. 1 Domesticated Sunflower/Seeded145. 2 lb. Other Vegetable FRUITS CLASSES 150. 1 cup Strawberries*151. 1 cup Raspberries, red or black*152. 1 cup Cherries153. 1 cup Any Other Berries*154. 4 Apples (winter), 4 “dimpled” prongs

on bottom, such as delicious155. 4 Apples (summer), smooth on

bottom

156. 8 Crab Apples*157. 5 Plums*158. 4 stalks Rhubarb159. 2 lb. Other Fruit*

NOVELTY VEGETABLE CLASSES 170. Giant Zucchini171. Giant Vegetable, other (cabbage,

etc.)172. Novelty formed Vegetable173. Novelty Gourds, to fit on 8” plate174. Vegetable display (6 different

vegetables, creatively and attractive-ly displayed in area not to exceed 36 square inches at the base)

FRESH HERBS CLASSESFresh Herbs—nice stem or sprig, bagged & on plates, not in water.180. Basil181. Head Dill, 4” stem, not yet seeded182. Oregano183. Chives184. Rosemary185. Mint186. Thyme187. Other

FIELD CROPS CLASSES195. All Varieties

STANDARDS• Judging will be according to “Selection, Preparation, and Judging

Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers,” which is available in the Extension Office.

• Horticulture should be attractive and uniform.• Use amounts specified in the Fair Book.• Labels to include a variety name if known.• Horticulture exhibits, except berries, are to be displayed on trays.

Trays are available at the Extension Office at or before the Fair. An exhibit must fit on one tray in a plastic bag.

* Includes all varieties | ** specify the variety

Department 1 - Horticulture & Field Crops


CUT FLOWER CLASSES200. 1 Aster, any color201. 2 Coneflowers, any color202. 2 Bachelor Buttons203. 3 Bells of Ireland204. 5 Black-eyed Susan’s205. 4 Calendula206. 3 Clematis207. Cosmos—3 sprays208. 1 Dahlia, large (over 8”)209. 3 Dahlia, decorative (4”x 8”)210. 4 Dahlia, miniature (up to 4”)211. 4 Daisies, Gloriosa212. 4 Daisies, Shasta213. 4 Daisies, Any Other214. Gladiolus, Cream or White (1 spike)215. Gladiolus, Orange (1 spike)216. Gladiolus, Pink (1 spike)217. Gladiolus, Red (1 spike)218. Gladiolus, Violet or Purple (1 spike)219. Gladiolus, Yellow (1 spike)220. Gladiolus, Bi-Color (1 spike)221. Gladiolus, Any other color (1 spike)222. Gladiolus, miniature (1 spike)223. Daylilies (1 stem)224. True Lily, single225. 3 Marigold, African (6”-8” stems)226. 4 Marigold, French (small)227. 4 Nasturtium 228. 6 Pansies in a basket or bowl, must

have face229. 4 Petunias, single blossom, must

have stem and foliage

230. 4 Petunias, large ruffled blossom, must have stem and foliage

231. 4 Petunias, double ruffled blossom, must have stem and foliage

232. 4 Petunias, mixed blossom, must have stem and foliage

233. Phlox, Summer-flowering garden (1 stem)

234. 4 Pinks Dianthus, Carnation, Sweet William

235. 4 Poppies, California236. 3 Poppies, Iceland (hair on the stem)237. 3 Poppies, Shirley (smooth stem)238. 1 Rose, Peace Tea*239. 1 Rose, Tea Open Bloom*240. 1 Rose, Tea Bud, any color*241. Rose, Floribunda (1 cluster)*242. 1 Rose, any other open bloom*243. 1 Rose, miniature, any kind*244. 4 Snapdragons245. Sweet Peas, 4 stems, any one color246. Sweet Peas, 4 stems, mixed colors247. Perennial Sweet Peas, 4 stems, any

1 color248. 6 Violas249. 4 Zinnia, small (under 1.5”)250. 3 Zinnia, medium (1.5”-4”)251. 3 Zinnia, large (over 4”)252. Domesticated Sunflower (1 bloom)253. Commercially Grown Cut Flowers254. Any Other Flower in budding bowl,

foliage

POTTED PLANT CLASSES 260. Potted Plants, Blooming with blooms261. Potted Plants, Cacti262. Potted Plants, Succulent263. Potted Plants, Colored Foliage264. Potted Plants, Green Foliage265. Potted Plants, Vining266. Potted Plants, Vining with blooms267. African Violet in Bloom268. Potted Plants, Any Other Kind

ARRANGEMENT CLASSES275. Mystic Memories (things from the

past)276. Mountain Splendor (blue)277. Winter Wonderland (white)278. Desert Sands (pinks, reds, oranges,

& yellows)279. Irish Dell (green)280. Simplicity (light and airy)281. Anything Goes (any colors)282. Wild Flowers283. Florist Flower Arrangement using

Commercial Flowers284. Unusual Flower Display

MUNICIPAL/BUSINESS CHALLENGE CLASSES290. 4 Cut Flowers291. Potted Plant292. Outdoor Planter

STANDARDS• Judging will be according to “Selection, Preparation, and Judging

Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers” which is available in the Extension Office. Submit exhibits with foliage still attached. Stems should be as long as possible and still retain balance.

• Any container may be used for exhibits.• Use amounts specified in the Fair Book.• All flowers and plants will be exhibited indoors, free from frost.• A spray is two or more flowers.* No bud bowl, must have foliage

Department 2 - Flowers

*No Premium Payouts for Municipal/Business Challenge Classes*


Department 3 - Pantry Stores

WATER BATH FRUIT & JUICE CLASSESMust use boiling water bath method. Indicate on label both the method and time.300. Cherries301. Peaches302. Pears303. Plums304. Rhubarb305. Apples306. Applesauce307. Tomatoes308. Chutney (include ingredients)309. Syrup310. Any Other Fruit or Berries311. Apple Juice312. Tomato Juice313. Any Other Juice

PRESSURE CANNED VEGETABLE & MEAT CLASSESMust be pressure canned. Indicate on label method, pressure, altitude, and time.320. Wax Beans321. Green Beans322. Tomatoes, Stewed323. Beets324. Corn (in pint jar)325. Carrots326. Cubed Squash or Pumpkin327. Mince Meat (include ingredients)

328. Any Other Vegetable 329. Fish330. Chicken331. Any Other Meat

WATER BATH PICKLED FOOD CLASSESMust use boiling water bath method. Indicate on label both method and time. 335. Sweet Cucumber Pickles336. Any Other Sweet Pickled Product337. Dill Cucumber Pickles338. Any Other Dilled Product339. Bread and Butter Cucumber Pickles340. Any Other Bread & Butter Pickled

Product341. Pickled Cucumber Relish (include

ingredients)342. Any Other Pickled Relish (include

ingredients)343. Any Other Pickled Product344. Salsa (include ingredients)345. Any Other Kind of Sauce (include

ingredients) WATER BATH JELLY CLASSESMust use boiling water bath method. Indicate on label both method and time.350. Chokecherry Jelly351. Apple Jelly352. Grape Jelly353. Plum Jelly

354. Crab Apple Jelly355. Any Two or More Fruit Mix Jelly356. Any Other Jelly357. Healthy Recipes (include recipe) WATER BATH JAM CLASSESMust use boiling water bath method. Indicate on label both method and time.365. Peach Jam366. Raspberry Jam367. Strawberry Jam368. Apricot Jam369. Plum Jam 370. Any Two or More Fruit Mix Jam371. Any Other Jam372. Healthy Recipes (include recipe) WATER BATH MISCELLANEOUS CLASSESMust use boiling water bath method. Indicate on label the method and time.380. Strawberry Preserves381. Peach Preserves382. Any Two or More Fruit Mix Preserves383. Any Other Preserves384. Apple Butter385. Any Other Fruit Butter386. Any Marmalade (include ingredients)387. Any Conserve (include ingredients)388. Healthy Recipes (include recipe)

FOOD PRESERVATION DIVISION STANDARDS• All preserved food entries must be canned or dried according to the most recent research-based

USDA or Colorado State University recommendations for a high-altitude area. Check with your local Extension Office prior to canning for Extension endorsed recipes and instruction and adjustments needed for high altitude.

• All canned products must be labeled properly. The label must include the following information:1. Name of product2. Method of preparation (type of syrup, style of the pack)3. Method of processing (i.e. water bath, pressure canner—indicate weighted or dial gauge)4. Processing time, altitude, and pounds of pressure (p.s.i.)5. Date canned (all entries must have been preserved since the completion of the 2020

contest)


PIE CLASSES400. Apple 401. Cherry 402. Cream403. Custard404. Pumpkin405. Meringue406. Any Other Kind of Pastry407. Any Other Pie408. Gluten Free CAKE CLASSES415. Applesauce Cake416. Angel Food Cake417. Any Layer Cake418. Sponge Cake or Chiffon Cake419. Carrot Cake420. Coffee Cake (no yeast dough)421. Pound Cake422. Fancy Decorated Cake (no size req.)423. Cheesecake (baked)424. Cheesecake (unbaked)425. Cake from Packaged Mix426. Any Other Cake427. Healthy Recipes (include recipe)428. Gluten Free

YEAST BREAD CLASSES 435. White Bread436. Whole Wheat Bread437. French Bread438. Sourdough Bread439. Bread Machine Loaf440. Coffee Cake (yeast dough)441. Bread from Frozen or Packaged Mix442. Plain Rolls, 1/2 dozen443. Whole Wheat Rolls, 1/2 dozen444. Rolls from Frozen or Packaged

Dough445. Cinnamon Rolls, 1/2 dozen446. Any Other Yeast Bread447. Any Other Rolls448. Gluten Free QUICK BREAD CLASSES455. Cornbread456. Banana Bread457. Zucchini Bread458. Bread from Packaged Mix459. Bread Machine Loaf460. Biscuits, 1/2 dozen461. Muffins, 1/2 dozen462. Any Other Quick Bread463. Gluten Free

COOKIE CLASSES470. Sugar Cookies, 1/2 dozen471. Molasses Cookies, 1/2 dozen472. Peanut Butter Cookies, 1/2 dozen473. Chocolate Chip Cookies, 1/2 dozen474. Oatmeal Cookies, 1/2 dozen475. Party Cookies, 1/2 dozen476. No-Bake Cookies, 1/2 dozen477. Brownies, 1/2 dozen478. Any Other Bar Cookies, 1/2 dozen479. Any Other Cookie, 1/2 dozen 480. Gluten Free

CANDY CLASSES485. Peanut Brittle, 6 pieces486. Fudge, 6 pieces487. Caramel, 6 pieces488. Any Other Candy, 6 pieces

Department 4 - Baked Goods

BAKED GOODS DIVISION STANDARDS• Limit of three entries/class/exhibitor of different recipe.• Exhibits must be displayed on trays available at the Fair or the Extension

Office unless the product will not fit on the provided trays.• Baked products must be placed in clear plastic bags, or they will not be

accepted.• Cakes and pies must be a standard size—8” or 9“, or layer—and have an

appropriate clear cover.• No cake in a baking pan will be considered. • Pies are accepted only in disposable aluminum pans.


MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES500. Herbs, dried, 1/4 cup501. Spices, dried, 1/4 cup502. Fruits, dried, 1 cup503. Vegetables, dried, 1 cup504. Jerky, 4 pieces505. Fruit Leather506. Granola, 1 cup507. Snack Food (trail mix, popcorn, etc.),

1 cup508. Homemade Wine, 1 bottle509. Homemade Beer, 1 bottle510. Any Other Miscellaneous Item

EGGS CLASSES515. One Dozen White Chicken516. One Dozen Brown Chicken517. One Dozen Green Chicken518. One Dozen other than Chicken DAIRY CLASSES525. Cow Milk, 1 pint526. Goat Milk, 1 pint527. Hard Cheese, 1/2 pound528. Cottage Cheese, 1 pint529. Any Other Cheese, 1/2 pound530. Cream, 1 pint531. Yogurt, 1 cup

SOAP CLASSES540. 1 Bar Homemade, From A Kit541. 1 Bar Homemade, From Scratch542. Miscellaneous Soap SAUSAGE CLASSES550. Venison, 2 Links551. Pork, 2 Links552. Any Other Meat

HONEY CLASS560. Jar of Extracted Honey

Department 5 - Miscellaneous Foods & Farm Foods

MISCELLANEOUS FOODS & FARM FOOD STANDARDS• Dried products must be in airtight containers. Rolls of fruit

leather may be wrapped in cellophane. Label container with the processing method used.

• All dried foods should be displayed in appropriate storage containers (glass jars with rust-free lids, heavy-weight plastic food-quality bags, vacuum-sealed plastic food bags, etc.)

• Jerky recipes must use Colorado State University recommended procedures. Deer and elk meat are to include a copy of test results for Chronic Wasting Disease. This test is mandatory.


Department 6 - Needlework & Sewing

SEWING CLASSES600. Dress601. Jacket602. Jumper603. Suit604. Blouse605. Sleepwear606. Shirt607. Infants Wear608. Skirt609. Vest610. Slacks611. Garment, made from a kit612. Coat613. Sportswear614. Pantsuit615. Decorated Clothing/Stitched616. Aprons617. Miscellaneous Sewing618. Unfinished Quilt Top

DECORATIVE STITCHING - EMBROIDERY & NEEDLEPOINT625. Hand Pillow Cases (1 pair)626. Hand Tea Towels (Set of 2)627. Hand Tablecloth or Luncheon Cloth628. Hand Crewel Picture629. Hand Crewel Pillow

630. Hand Counted X-stitch Picture (8x10” & larger)

631. Hand Counted X-stitch Picture (less than 8x10”)

632. Hand Counted X-stitch Pillow633. Hand Counted X-stitch Other634. Hand Garment635. Hand Scarves, Place Mats, or

Napkins636. Hand Candle Wicking637. Miscellaneous Hand Embroidery638. Machine Pillow Cases (1 pair)639. Machine Tea Towels (Set of 2)640. Machine Tablecloth or Luncheon

Cloth641. Machine Scarves, Place Mats, or

Napkins642. Miscellaneous Machine Embroidery643. Needlepoint Pillow644. Needlepoint Picture645. Miscellaneous Needlepoint CROCHET CLASSES651. Hot Pads and Pot Holders652. Afghan653. Baby Afghan654. Sweater655. Tablecloth– large656. Bedspread

657. Pillow658. Centerpiece, over 26 inches659. Doily, under 17 inches660. Doily, 17-26 inches661. Cape or Shawl662. Doily Set663. Scarf or Runner664. Toy665. Doll666. Table Topper over 30 inches667. Miscellaneous Crochet KNITTING CLASSES675. Sweater, adult676. Sweater, child677. Afghan678. Baby Afghan679. Scarf680. Toy681. Baby Hats682. Miscellaneous Knitting MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES690. Tatted doilies691. Tatting, other692. Toy, fabric693. Plastic Canvas694. Weaving695. Hooked Rugs696. Miscellaneous

STANDARDS• Exhibits must be made by the exhibitor and not previously

entered at the Rio Blanco County Fair.


Department 6.1 - Quilting

BED SIZE QUILT 6001. Pieced—hand quilted6002. Pieced—machine quilted6003. Pieced by Individual—professional quilted

LAP QUILT6005. Pieced—hand quilted6006. Pieced—machine quilted6007. Pieced by Individual — professional quilted6008. Pieced by group—professional quilted

BABY QUILT6010. Pieced—hand quilted6011. Pieced—machine quilted6012. Pieced by Individual—professional quilted

WALL HANGING QUILT6014. Pieced—hand quilted6015. Pieced—machine quilted6016. Pieced by individual—professional quilted

TABLE RUNNER & TOPS QUILT6018. Pieced—hand quilted6019. Pieced—machine quilted6020. Pieced by individual—professional quilted

HAND APPLIQUÉD QUILT6022. Hand quilted6023. Machine quilted6024. Pieced by individual—professional quilted

MACHINE APPLIQUÉD QUILT6026. Hand quilted6027. Machine quilted6028. Pieced by individual—professional quilted

HAND EMBROIDERED QUILT6030. Pieced—hand quilted6031. Pieced—machine quilted6032. Pieced by individual—professional quilted

MACHINE EMBROIDERED QUILT6034. Pieced—hand quilted6035. Pieced—machine quilted6036. Pieced by individual—professional quilted

MISCELLANEOUS QUILT6038. Comforter, tied6039. Miniature Quilts6040. Foundation Piecing6041. Miscellaneous Quilting6042. Panel Quilt


STUDIO CRAFTS CLASSES700. Beadwork701. Jewelry702. Stamped or Tooled Leather Work 703. Sewn Leather Work 704. Braided705. Ceramics, Pre-Formed706. Wall Plaque707. Collections708. Models709. Hand-painted China710. Wreaths711. Tole Painting/Wall Plaques712. Tole Painting/Holiday713. Tole Painting/Furniture714. Calligraphy715. Playdough716. Mosaics717. Paint by Number

PAPER & TEXTILES CLASSES725. Yarn Work726. Macramé727. Textile Painting728. Dolls

729. Soft Sculptures730. Decorated Clothing - Non-Stitched731. Greeting Cards732. Paper Art733. Scrapbooks

NATURE INSPIRED 740. Artificial Flowers741. Bone Work742. Centerpiece Arrangement743. Basket Weaving744. Basketry745. Nature Made Crafts746. Hand Spun Wool

SHOP WORK 750. Handmade Furniture751. Woodwork, cut & finished752. Wood Carving, rough finish753. Wood Carving, sanded754. Wood Burning755. Block Printing756. Leaded Glass, 2 dimensional757. Leaded Glass, 3 dimensional758. Etched Glass

759. Sand Blasted Glass760. Metal Parts Sculpture761. Metal Art Welded (ex. coat rack)762. Metal Art Forged (ex. knife)763. Metal Art Cut (ex. wall hanging)764. Bird House

INSPIRATIONAL770. Holiday Decorations771. Holiday Needlework772. Holiday Wreaths773. Recycled Art774. Restoration775. Recycled Refurbished Craft776. Yard Art777. Fridge Magnet778. Household Clearning Products779. Personal Use Products780. Musical Instruments781. Any Other

Department 7 - Hobbies & Crafts

STANDARDS• Exhibits must be made by the exhibitor and not previously entered at the Rio Blanco

County Fair.• Collections (rocks, arrowheads, etc.) are required to be in a glass case or under

plastic.• Exhibits of knives, blades and weapons upon completion of judging will be replaced

with a photo for public viewing. All exhibits will be stored in the extension office.


ACRYLIC/OIL CLASSES800. Landscape801. Still Life802. Portrait 803. Animal804. Floral805. Abstract WATERCOLOR CLASSES810. Landscape811. Still Life812. Portrait 813. Animal814. Floral815. Abstract PASTELS CLASSES820. Landscape821. Still Life822. Portrait 823. Animal824. Floral825. Abstract

PENCIL, PEN & INK CLASSES830. Landscape831. Still Life832. Portrait833. Animal834. Floral835. Abstract836. Graphic Design CRAYONS CLASSES840. Landscape841. Still Life842. Portrait 843. Animal844. Floral845. Abstract

MIXED MEDIA CLASSES850. Landscape851. Still Life852. Portrait 853. Animal854. Floral855. Abstract

SCRATCHBOARD CLASSES860. Landscape861. Still Life862. Portrait 863. Animal864. Floral865. Abstract COMPUTER ART870. Landscape871. Still Life872. Portrait 873. Animal874. Floral875. Abstract SCULPTURE ART880. Clay881. Metal882. Ceramic883. Art Dough - Soft884. Art Dough - Baked885. Other

Department 8 - Art

STANDARDS• Exhibits must be made by the exhibitor and not previously entered at the Rio Blanco County Fair.• All exhibits may be date stamped on the back with the year exhibited.• Artwork not prepared/unable to be hung will not be considered for awards/premiums but will be judged.


CAMERA, POINT & SHOOT900. Landscapes901. Wildflower/Plant902. Domestic Flower/Plant903. Still Life904. Domestic Animal905. Wild Animal906. Human Portrait907. Architecture908. Action909. Miscellaneous CAMERA, COLOR, EDITED915. Landscapes916. Wildflower/Plant917. Domestic Flower/Plant918. Still Life919. Domestic Animal920. Wild Animal921. Human Portrait922. Architecture923. Action924. Miscellaneous

CAMERA, MONOCHROME/BLACK & WHITE, EDITIED930. Landscapes931. Wildflower/Plant932. Domestic Flower/Plant933. Still Life934. Domestic Animal935. Wild Animal936. Human Portrait937. Architecture938. Action939. Miscellaneous CELLPHONE, POINT & SHOOT945. Landscapes946. Wildflower/Plant947. Domestic Flower/Plant948. Still Life949. Domestic Animal950. Wild Animal951. Human Portrait952. Architecture953. Action954. Miscellaneous

CELL PHONE, COLOR, EDITED960. Landscapes961. Wildflower/Plant962. Domestic Flower/Plant963. Still Life964. Domestic Animal965. Wild Animal966. Human Portrait967. Architecture968. Action969. Miscellaneous

CELL PHONE, MONOCHROME/BLACK & WHITE, EDITIED975. Landscapes976. Wildflower/Plant977. Domestic Flower/Plant978. Still Life979. Domestic Animal980. Wild Animal981. Human Portrait982. Architecture983. Action984. Miscellaneous

Department 9 - Photography

STANDARDS• Exhibits must be made by the exhibitor and not previously entered at the Rio Blanco County Fair.• Entries should be entered in miscellaneous only if the entry does not fit into a specific category.• Photographs must be either matted and/or framed and have large eye hangers attached for hanging.• Photographs not prepared/unable to be hung will not be considered for awards/premiums but will be judged.• Appropriate hanging materials that are accceptable: wire and screws or staples on frames, or plastic hangers on

mat. SCOTCH TAPE AND STRING HANGERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. SAWTOOTH HANGERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE DUE TO THE TYPE OF HANGER ON THE DISPLAY.

• Superintendents may also create additional classes if 3 or more like entries are present. Due to the high volume of entries in the Photography Division, exhibitors are highly encouraged to bring their photography exhibits in on Wednesday between 2 pm- 8 pm.


STANDARDS• Fleeces are checked-in, judged, and released according to the indoor exhibits schedule.• Classes will be divided into Junior (18 and under) and Adult (19 and over) divisions. • Entry tags for fleeces available at check-in or the Extension Office.

Eligibility of Fleeces—in order to be judged, each fleece must:• Have been shorn in 2022• Represent no more than 12 months growth • Display in a clear bag that can be easily untied• Superintendent or Judge reserves the right to untie and inspect any fleece entered to determine eligibility. Fleeces judged

over-aged and/or found to contain parts of other fleeces will be disqualified.

Department 10 - Wool Fleece

RANGE FLEECE CLASSESFleeces from sheep ran under strictly range conditions.1000. Ewe 1001. Ram

FARM FLOCK FLEECE CLASSESFleeces from sheep ran under farm flock conditions.1002. Ewe1003. Ram

HANDSPINNING NATURALLY COLORED FLEECE CLASSES1004. Ewe1005. Ram

Department 11 - Booths

STANDARDS• All booths are 6 feet wide x 4 feet deep x 8 feet high• Booths are to be educational in manner and may not promote a business or company. Business booths are deemed to be

commercial booths and are not judged. • Booths may be assembled beginning Wednesday at 9:00 am and must be finished no later than 8:00 pm that same day. • Booth space will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 878-9490 by July 15th before 5 pm to reserve your booth.

Booth classes are divided into: CLASS 1100: Community CLASS 1101: Special Interest CLASS 1102: Junior

Scorecard = 100 possible points 1. Educational Values—35 pts. 2. General Appearance—25 pts. 3. Originality—20 pts. 4. Practical Application—20 pts.


Livestock Departments

SuperintendentsSheep: Tricia RuppGoat: Shawna EubanksSwine: Tobey Willey and Nick PreciadoBeef: Andi DuzikDairy: Beth WilleyHorse: Justyne PetersRabbit/Poultry: Bonnie CoryellDog: Arlene EstesRound Robin: Jamie Rogers


HALTER CLASS1. Mares 5 years old & under2. Mares 6 years old & over3. Geldings 5 years old & under4. Geldings 6 years old & over5. Stallions 5 years old & under6. Stallions 6 years old & over

4-H SHOWMANSHIP CLASS• Junior (Ages 8-10)• Intermediate (Ages 11-13)• Senior (Ages 14-18)

OPEN AGE DIVISIONS• Walk/Trot ONLY (All Ages)• 7 & Under • 8-13 • 14-18• 19 & Over

ENGLISH PLEASURE (RAIL) CLASS• Walk/Trot ONLY (All Ages)• 7 & Under • 8-13 • 14-18• 19 & Over

ENGLISH EQUITATION (PATTERN) CLASS• Walk/Trot ONLY (All Ages)• 7 & Under • 8-13 • 14-18• 19 & Over

ENGLISH EQUITATION OVER FENCES CLASS• 8-13 • 14-18• 19 & Over

WESTERN PLEASURE (RAIL) CLASS• Walk/Trot ONLY (All Ages)• 7 & Under • 8-13 • 14-18• 19 & Over

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP (PATTERN)CLASS• Walk/Trot ONLY (All Ages)• 7 & Under • 8-13 • 14-18• 19 & Over

TRAIL (ON THE TRACK) CLASS• Walk/Trot ONLY (All Ages)• 7 & Under • 8-13 • 14-18• 19 & Over

LEADLINE (ON THE TRACK) CLASS1. Western Horsemanship (Pattern)2. Flags3. Barrels4. Poles5. Keyhole6. Trail

GYMKHANA CLASSES (ALL-AROUND SPEED QUALIFIERS)1. Flags2. Barrels3. Poles 4. Keyhole

RANCH SORTING CLASSES• 8-13 (2 head, 2.5 minutes)• 14-18 (2 head, 2.5 minutes)• 19 & Over (3 head, 2.5 minutes)

RANCH CUTTING CLASS (Sort/Box/Pen, 1 head, 2.5 minutes)• 8-13• 14-18• 19 & Over

RANCH HORSEMANSHIP CLASS (PATTERN)• 8-13• 14-18• 19 & Over

RANCH REINING CLASS• 8-13• 14-18• 19 & Over

RANCH TRAIL (ON THE TRACK) CLASS• 8-13• 14-18• 19 & Over

Department 12 - Open Horse Show Competition

STANDARDS• Two All-Around champion buckles will be awarded. One for

speed and one for performance per division.• Divisions: Walk/Trot ONLY (All Ages), 7 & Under, 8-13, 14-18,

19 & Over • Showmanship class will be used to determine 4-H/FFA

Round Robin.• One horse, one rider used for All-Around• Participants in the RBC Horseshow must complete entries

through the Fair Entry Program no later than the July 15th

cut off date. Late entries will be accepted up to July 22, 2022. Any entries after the July 15th deadline will be charged $10.00 per entry. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE SHOW.

• Open class Horse show entries in the Adult division (19 years and older) will be required to pay either a $5.00 per class or $25 for the full day entry fee.

• All horse buckles will be given during the pre-sale awards for the livestock sale on Saturday instead of the day of the Horse Show.

Note: Depending on Class size, classes will be combined, but still judged separately.


Department 13 - Open Beef/Dairy Cattle

DAIRY STANDARDS & CLASSES• The following classes are offered for all breeds. • Dairy cattle are released immediately following the show.• Classes may be combined at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. • Nose lead required in Class 5 and 6.

1. Heifer, born in current year2. Female, born in previous year3. Cow, born two or more years prior

4. Male, born in current year5. Male, born in previous year6. Male, born two or more years prior

BEEF STANDARDS & CLASSES• There will be a minimum of three entries per class to form a breed class. An “other breeds” class will be formed for classes

with less than three entries. • No arrivals before Tuesday by 8 am.• Open Beef exhibits to be released immediately following the show.• Nose lead required for all bull classes.• Classes may be combined at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. • All animals that will be used for any of the PeeWee Showmanship classes MUST BE ENTERED BEFORE FAIR (see schedule for

deadlines) or there will not be a stall available and all animals must be stalled.1. Female, calved in current year2. Female, calved in previous year 3. Female, calved two or more years prior with calf under

halter4. Bull, calved in current year5. Bull, calved in previous year 6. Bull, calved two or more years prior 7. Commercial Female, calved in current year8. Commercial Female, calved in previous year9. Commercial Female, calved two or more years prior with

calf under halter10. Registered Female11. Registered Bull12. Bucket Calf (must drink from a bottle or bucket)

PEEWEE CLASS13. PeeWee Beef Showmanship (7 and under as of Decem-

ber 31, 2021)

STANDARDS• The Team Roping Competition will be held following the

completion of Ranch Horse Events, with entries taken at 5:00-6:00 pm at designated location.

• The Team Roping will be ran as a jackpot.

CASH ONLY - DUE AT SIGN-UPRoping #1: Open Roping

A person may enter 3 times. If you enter with the same person, you must swap ends on the second steer. Entry fee is $30.00 per team (CASH ONLY).

Roping #2: Mixed Team & CenturyA person may enter up to 6 times. You can rope 3 times in the Century (50+ both people) and 3 times in the mix (one male roper, one female roper). You may rope twice with the same person as long as you swap ends. Entry fee is $30.00 per team (CASH ONLY).

Roping #3: Switch Ender Team RopingA person may enter up to 3 times. You will enter with a partner and run two steers. On the first steer, Roper “A” will head, and Roper “B” will heel. The team will come back on the second steer and Roper “A” will heel and Roper “B” will head. This will be done on the same horse with the same rope. Entry fee is $30.00 per team (CASH ONLY).

Roping #4: Junior - Senior & All GirlsA person may enter up to 6 times. You can rope 3 times in a Junior (under 18 years old) and Senior (over 18 years old) and 3 times on an All-Girl Team. You may rope twice with the same partner as long as you swap ends. Entry fee is $30.00 per team (CASH ONLY).

Roping #5: Jr. Youth (18 and under)A person may enter up to 3 times. You can rope with the same person as long as you swap ends. Entry fee is $30.00 per team (CASH ONLY).

TEAM ROPING COMPETITION

JACKPOT TO FOLLOW FAIR ROPING IF TIME ALLOWS!


STANDARDS• All animals that will be used for any of the PeeWee

Showmanship classes MUST BE ENTERED BEFORE FAIR (see schedule for deadlines) or there will not be a stall available and all animals must be stalled.

PEEWEE CLASS1. PeeWee Swine Showmanship (7 and under as of

December 31, 2021)

Department 14 - Open PeeWee Swine

STANDARDS• There must be a minimum of three entries per class to form a breed class. An “other breeds” class will be formed for classes with

less than three entries. • Pen of three entries will be one pen entry per breeder per class. • Open sheep to be released following show.• Classes may be combined at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. • All animals that will be used for any of the PeeWee Showmanship classes MUST BE ENTERED BEFORE FAIR (see schedule for

deadlines) or there will not be a stall available and all animals must be stalled.

SHEEP CLASSES

Department 15 - Open Sheep

1. Orphan Lamb (must drink from a bottle)

2. Ram/2 years & older3. Ram/1 year & under 24. Ram Lamb/under 1 year5. Pen of 3/Ram Lambs6. Ewe/2 years & older

7. Pen of 3/aged Ewes8. Ewe/1 year & under 29. Pen of 3/yearling Ewes10. Ewe Lamb/under 1 year11. Ewe Lamb/Any Breed (Jr. Exhibitor

age 12 and under)12. Pen of 3/Ewe Lambs

13. Flock (1 Ram Lamb & 3 Ewe Lambs)

PEEWEE CLASSES14. PeeWee Sheep Showmanship

(7 and under as of December 31, 2021)

STANDARDS• Each goat must have ID number and/or neck collar—tags available at Extension Office. • Classes may be combined at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. • Bucks must always be controlled and taken home IMMEDIATELY after the show.• All animals that will be used for any of the PeeWee Showmanship classes MUST BE ENTERED BEFORE FAIR (see schedule for

deadlines) or there will not be a stall available and all animals must be stalled.• Open goats to be released following the show.

Department 16 - Open Goats

DAIRY GOAT CLASSES1. Dairy Doeling 0-6 Months2. Dairy Doeling 6-12 Months3. Dairy Doe 12 Months or Older4. Dairy Junior Buck 0-6 Months5. Dairy Junior Buck 6-12 Months6. Dairy Buck 12 Months or OlderPEEWEE CLASS7. PeeWee Goat Showmanship (Child

under 7 years of age as of December 31, 2021)

MEAT GOAT CLASSES8. Meat Doeling 0-6 Months9. Meat Doeling 6-12 Months10. Meat Doe 12 Months or Older11. Meat Junior Buck 0-6 Months12. Meat Junior Buck 6-12 Months13. Meat Buck 12 Months or Older

FIBER/OTHER GOAT CLASSES14. Fiber/Other Doeling 0-6 Months15. Fiber/Other Doeling 6-12 Months16. Fiber/Other Doe 12 Months or Older17. Fiber/Other Junior Buck 0-6 Months18. Fiber/Other Junior Buck 6-12 Months19. Fiber/Other Buck 12 Months or Older


STANDARDS• Leg bands are required and available at the Extension Office - MUST BE BANDED before entering the fairgrounds.• Open class poultry must be caged on Wednesday by 8 am. • Exhibitors may show as many different breeds as fit the class. • All poultry can be released Saturday after the sale. • Contact the Extension Office for variety/breed classification. • A trio is 1 male and 2 female of the same breed & variety and may be entered as a trio or as three single entries, but not both, trios

exclude geese and turkey.• Classes may be combined at the discretion of the judge or superintendent.

STANDARDS• All rabbits are required to have a legible number or tattoo

in either ear. All tattoo numbers must be on the exhibitor’s entry.

• Exhibitors must be present to show rabbits and are responsible for caring for their rabbits while at Fair.

• Rabbits must be caged by Wednesday at 8:00 AM. • Classes will be divided according to breed and type.• Classes may be combined at the discretion of the judge or

superintendent. • Open & Breeding rabbits can be released following the

completion of the Rabbit Show.

RABBIT CLASSES1. Junior Buck (under 6 months)2. Intermediate Buck (6-8 months)3. Senior Buck (over 8 months)4. Junior Doe (under 6 months)5. Intermediate Doe (6-8 months)6. Senior Doe (over 8 months)

PEEWEE CLASSES7. PeeWee Rabbit Showmanship (7 and under as of

December 31, 2021)

Department 17 - Open Poultry

STANDARD CLASSES1. American2. Asiatic3. English4. Mediterranean5. Continental6. Others BANTAM CLASSES7. Game8. Single Comb Clean Legged Other

than Game9. Rose Comb Clean Legged10. All Other Combs, Clean Legged11. Feather Legged12. Heavy Wt.13. Med. Wt.14. Light Wt.15. Bantam

WATERFOWL CLASSES16. Heavy17. Medium18. Light TURKEY CLASS19. Any of the recognized breeds

GAME BIRDS20. Quail21. Pheasant/Peafowl22. Chukar/Partridge23. Quinea

PEEWEE CLASSES24. PeeWee Poultry Showmanship

(7 and under as of December 31, 2021)

Department 18 - Open Rabbit


Rio Blanco County FairOpen Class Entry Form

Exhibit Department Division Class Indoor

Age GroupDescription of Entry or

Breed for Livestock

Example Horticulture Vegetable 100 2 Iceberg Lettuce

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This certifies I have received a copy of the 2022 Rio Blanco County Fair Events booklet. I understand and agree to the General and Department Rules and Regulations outlined for the County Fair including the rules and regulations for my specific events. I further certify this entry application is correct, and I am a bona fide participant in compliance with the said rules and regulations. The undersigned hereby releases the Rio Blanco County Government, the elected officials, and employees, the officials, judges and volunteers of the Rio Blanco County Fair for any and all liability for injury, theft or damage, whether actual or consequential, to me or my property, arising out of negligence, recklessness or any other basis for legal action, except intentional conduct. I further expressly assume the risk of participating in this event with full knowledge and understanding of the risks.

Exhibitor Signature: _________________________ Parent/Guardian: ________________________________

Exhibitor Name: _____________________________________________________________ (First, Last Name)

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ________________

Telephone: ( _________ ) ____________________ Email: __________________________________________

1. Pee Wee (7 & Under)2. Youth (8 to 14) 3. High School (15 to 18)4. Adult (19 to 60)

5. Seniors (61 to 74)6. Seniors (75+)7. Professional

Open Livestock entries will not require an age group on this

entry form.

Indoor Age Groups:


The Rio Blanco County (referred to as “the county”) Fair will be held at the county fairgrounds (located at 700 Sulphur Creek Road, Meeker, CO 81641) during the following dates: July 29th – August 7th, 2022.

I acknowledge that I am entering any event, contest, and/or exhibition at my sole risk. I under-stand and am fully aware of the risks involved and hazards connected with a County Fair, and I hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said events with full knowledge that said activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I also understand that Rio Blanco County does not provide any insurance coverage for participants arising from their participation in this event or any activity associated with or facilitating that participation. I covenant not to sue, and here-by release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the Rio Blanco County, the Board of County Commissioners, Elected Officials, appointed boards, employees, agents or assigns and releas-es them from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the myself, or any of the property belonging to the myself while participating in such ac-tivity, or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted except for intentional acts that may arise through the participation in this event.

By signing this Acknowledgement and Waiver of Liability, I agree to abide by all rules and regulations pertaining to this event. I further agree and understand that the county is not re-sponsible for my actions and I release and absolve the county from any liability associated with this event.

___________________________________________Participant Printed Name

____________________________________________Participant/Guardian Signature

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EVENT PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

RIO BLANCO COUNTY


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The Rio Blanco County 4-H & FFA youth would like to thank the award sponsors, leaders, volunteers, and the 2021 sale buyers!

Ryann Mergelman

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