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UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE
Updated July 5, 2022
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COMMITTEE CHAIR: Lorill Britz
ENTRY FORM DEADLINE: Friday, July 22, 2022
EXHIBITOR’S ARRIVAL TIMES:
For 2022, we will hold a Kickoff Celebration on Thursday night. To accommodate this, all exhibitors are encouraged to arrive on Thursday afternoon. All vehicles must be off site by 5 pm, Thursday August 4. Exhibitors may also arrive Friday morning, all vehicles off site before 9 am. The Fair opens to the public at 10:00 am.
If it is necessary to arrive after 5 pm on Thursday evening, please advise the office at time of entry. You will be given a gate pass, a specific time slot for arrival, and directions. YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT A PASS.
All non-livestock projects (except Educational Displays) must be in place between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, August 4. All livestock projects must be in place by 8 a.m. Friday, August 5. Educational Displays must be in place by 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 5. Entries brought after this time cannot be judged.
PARENT PASSES: Any person who wishes access to the barns after closing time at 9:30 pm must be wearing a bracelet. NO EXCEPTIONS.
ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per member for each section, sections A-N and P.
(A member with 2 dogs would pay $5 but a member with one dog and one sheep would pay $10). Please use a separate entry form for each type of project.
Note regarding online entry fees:
There will be a $5.00 entry fee per member for each section, sections A-N and P (A member with 2 dogs would only pay $5.00 but a member entering with one dog and with one sheep would need to pay $10.00. If a member enters a livestock section and a non-livestock section they would need to pay $10.00. If a member enters two non-livestock Crafts and Gardening, they would need to pay $10.00.) There is a new online entry system that will be live on June 15, 2022.
For more information or help please contact, info@chilliwackfair.com or please call 604-824-8191.
PRIZE MONEY: Members participating in sections A-N will receive $14.00 per section. Members must participate in showmanship competition to be eligible for prize money.
Educational Displays are rewarded according to sections in the Prize Book
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO 4-H MEMBERS***
Note: Young Farmers are not associated with 4-H. Further information can be found with the Open Livestock information on the Prize Book page.
Overnight Parking is permitted on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only.
4-H RULES AND REGULATIONS:
• Entries will be accepted on a first come basis until accommodations are full. Early entries are advisable. All exhibitors, including 4-H members, are bound by the Rules and Regulations, see Notice to Exhibitors. Exhibitors and 4-H members should read and become familiar with them.
1. Open to members of all 4-H clubs recognized by the B.C. Provincial 4-H Council.
2. All exhibits must remain until release time at 5 p.m. Sunday. 4-H clubs from outside the Fraser Valley may be released earlier only by written request at time of entry.
3. B.C. Provincial 4-H Council rules apply.
4. Each project must be entered on a separate entry form with a cheque attached to each entry form.
5. There must be at least 4 members entered in one project to have a competition for that project. If there are fewer than 4 members, those members are welcome to display their project and participate in 4-H events.
6. Entries may be checked for proper identification.
7. Showmanship competition – showmanship will be judged Danish system. Exhibitors to use their own 4-H project animal in the competition. Judging is to be done on the basis of: 70% – showing, 20% – conditioning, 10% – appearance of handler. It’s understood that all three placings should be used where possible, but final decision is at the discretion of the judge.
8. Project Competition – a member is only eligible to take part if he or she has shown in the Showmanship Competition. Project classes will be judged Danish System. Exhibitors to use their own project animal in this competition. It is understood that all three placings should be used where possible but the final decision is at the discretion of the judge.
9. Members must show their own project animal in both project and showmanship class.
10. Any clipping or grooming of the 4-H animal at the fair must be done by the 4-H member themselves and must not be done by an adult or leader or that animal will be disqualified.
11. ATTIRE – all 4-H members and supervising leaders must appear in suitable dress at all times.
In the show ring, members must be correctly attired for the class in question.
12. CONDUCT – SADD rules apply. Any 4-H member consuming alcohol or under the influence of alcohol/drugs or exhibiting in improper fashion will be barred from competition and may forfeit any prize money that has been awarded.
4-H SECTIONS AND CLASSES:
HERDSMANSHIP COMPETITION: SECTION O
All Clubs exhibiting livestock at the Chilliwack Fair will be automatically entered. No entry fees.
• Each club MUST supply one herdsmanship judge.
Provide name, phone, email and preferred day
(Friday, Saturday or Sunday) on your entry form.
• A sample judging form will be provided when you arrive.
• Ribbons 1st to 3rd in each category.
CLASSES:
1. Penned – sheep, llama and horse
2. Tied – beef and dairy
3. Caged – dog, rabbit and poultry
PRIZES: Rosettes awarded at closing ceremony.
TIMES:
Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Note that clubs are expected to be ‘on duty’ until 8 p.m.)
MARKS:
• 35% for general neatness of exhibit, grooming of animals and dust control. Tack boxes will be inspected. Floors should be swept or raked clean. Walkways to the show ring and wash racks will be monitored.
• 35% for courtesy of attendants, public engagement, and accuracy of information provided. Must have stall cards with pertinent information, signage and club identification.
• 30% for educational content and display.
THEME OF THE FAIR COMPETITION
Decorate your stall for the 2022 Fair Theme: ‘150 YEARS AND GROWING!’
PRIZE: Rosettes to 3rd place
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS: SECTION P
PRIZE Sponsored by the Chilliwack Fair: Classes 1 & 2 only – 1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25
Ribbons to 5th place for classes 1, 2, 3, and 4
RULES:
• Open to all clubs in British Columbia. B.C. Provincial 4-H Council rules and guidelines apply.
• Displays must have proper member/club identification per the 4-H Communication Manual
(pg. 42) or they will not be judged.
• Limit of 3 entries per club.
• No entry fee.
• Can be club or individual entry. Please state names of members on the club entry form. (If the name is not given, there will be no space allocated for the display.)
• Set up by Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. Displays not set up by 10:30 a.m. Friday will not be judged.
CLASSES:
1. Senior – theme: “Value Added Food”
2. Junior – theme: “Value Added Food”
3. Senior – any subject
4. Junior – any subject
POULTRY: SECTION A
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Smith 604-316-7628
All poultry must supply their own cages.
SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES:
1. Junior Poultry Showmanship
Champion & Reserve Jr. Showman
2. Senior Poultry Showmanship
Champion & Reserve Senior Showman
PROJECTS:
3. Unit 1 – Record Book
Champion & Reserve Unit 1
4. Unit 2 – Chicken
Champion & Reserve Unit 2
5. Unit 3 – Duck
Champion & Reserve Unit 3
6. Unit 6 – Quail, Pheasant, Peacock
Champion & Reserve Unit 6
7. Unit 8 – Layer
Champion & Reserve Unit 8
8. Unit 9 Market Meat
Champion & Reserve Unit 9
9. Special – Best Trio in Show
Champion & Reserve Trio
10. Junior Fitting
11. Senior Fitting
FITTING CLASSES:
Two members to form a team. Team may consist of one senior and one junior member. One member to do the actual fitting while the other member to act as a handler. No communication between the two members except for the fitter asking the handler for tools, etc. On completion of the fitting the handler will pose the fowl for the judge. All competitors will come to the judging table at the same time and will be instructed by the judge of what process is to take place.
Maximum time allowed for fitting: 20 minutes
Method of Scoring: total 100 points
25 points each for:
• Knowledge of needs and reasons governing fitting of animals
• Knowledge and ability to describe tools, equipment and their use
• Proficiency in using tools and grooming animal
• Condition and showing of animal
DAIRY: SECTION B
CHARIPERSON: Clark Thomson
SHOWMANSHIP:
1. Age 9 2. Age 10
3. Age 11 4. Age 12
Champion & Reserve Champion Junior Dairy
5. Age 13 6. Age 14 7. Age 15
8. Age 16 9. Age 17 & over
Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Dairy Showman
PROJECTS:
Calf Placings All Breeds
10. Dec. 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022
11. Sept. 1, 2021 to Nov. 30, 2021
12. June 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2021
13. March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
Champion & Reserve Champion Heifer
14. Interclub
15. Dairy Clipping Competition for Beginners – any age, teams of 2 members. Must have never placed in a fitting or clipping competition before.
16. Dairy Clipping Competition Junior: 9 – 12 years
17. Dairy Clipping Competition Senior: 13 – 19 years
Clubs MUST indicate on entry form how many members will participate and MUST supply a calf for that number of members.
• 90 minutes to clip
• Bring a calf (Sept. to Nov.)
• Head clipped, calf washed & halter broke
BEEF: SECTION C
CHAIRPERSONS: Donna Allen
Note: Additional prize money for Champion and Reserve Champions sponsored if there are enough entries
ADDITIONAL PRIZE MONEY:
Champion Steer – $500
Reserve Champion Steer – $250
CLASSES:
1. Junior Showmanship (Ages 9-12)
Champion & Reserve Champion Junior Beef Showman
2. Intermediate Showmanship (Ages 13-14)
Champion & Reserve Champion Inter. Beef Showman
3. Senior Showmanship (Ages 15-19)
Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Beef Showman
4. Team Fitting (2-3 members)
5. Home Grown Steer
Champion & Reserve Champion Home Grown Steer
6. Market Steer & Fed Calf
Champion & Reserve Champion Steer
7. Steer Interclub
8. Home Grown Heifer
Champion & Reserve Champion Home Grown Heifer
9. Heifer
Champion & Reserve Champion Heifer
10. Cow & Calf
Champion & Reserve Champion Cow & CalfGrand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Female
SHEEP: SECTION D
CHAIRPERSON: Karen Chambers
SHOWMANSHIP:
1. Junior Showman (Ages 9-12)
Champion Junior & Reserve Showman
2. Senior Showman (Ages 13 and over)
Champion & Reserve Intermediate Showman
3. Market Lamb
Champion & Reserve
4. Carcass Lamb
Champion & Reserve
5. Ewe Lamb
Champion & Reserve
6. Yearling Ewe
Champion & Reserve
7. Mature Ewe with Lamb(s)
Champion & Reserve
8. Full Fleece (Ewe and Yearling)
Champion & Reserve
Overall Grand Champion Ewe
Overall Reserve Champion Ewe
9. Market Lamb Interclub
10. Ewe Lamb Interclub
RABBIT: SECTION E
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Smith 604-316-7628
SHOWMANSHIP:
1. Junior (9-11 years)
2. Intermediate (12-14 years)
3. Senior (15 & over)
PROJECT:
3. Unit 1 – Record Books
4. Fancy Doe
Champion & Reserve Fancy Doe
5. Fancy Buck
Champion & Reserve Fancy Buck
6. Commercial Doe
Champion & Reserve Commercial Doe
7. Commercial Buck
Champion & Reserve Commercial Buck
8. Doe and Litter
Champion & Reserve Doe & Litter
CAVY: SECTION F
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Smith 604-316-7628
SHOWMANSHIP:
1. Junior Showman (ages 9-12)
Champion & Reserve Junior Showman
2. Senior Showman (ages 13-19)
Champion & Reserve Intermediate Showman
Champion & Reserve Senior Showman
PROJECT:
3. Unit 1 – Record Book
4. Short Hair Project
Champion & Reserve Short Hair Cavy
5. Long Hair Project
Champion & Reserve Long Hair Cavy
DOG: SECTION G
CHAIRPERSON: Lorill Britz 604-858-6924
• No kennel space for non 4-H project dogs
• No prong collars will be permitted
• No dogs under 6 months of age permitted in show rings
SHOWMANSHIP: Baiting will be allowed in the showmanship ring.
1. Junior, Year 1 2. Junior, Year 2
3. Junior, Year 3 4. Junior, Year 4
Champion & Reserve Junior Dog Showman
5. Senior, Year 1 6. Senior, Year 2
7. Senior, Year 3 8. Senior, Year 4
9. Senior, Year 5 10. Senior, Year 6
11. Senior, Year 7 & Over
Champion & Reserve Senior Dog Showman
Grand Champion & Reserve Dog Showman
OBEDIENCE: Please stipulate jump heights; no food or toys allowed in the ring. Please state obedience level on entry, or contact the chairperson.
12. Junior Exploring Obedience: Unit A
Junior Champion & Reserve Champion Exploring Obedience
13. Junior Beginner Novice: Unit 1
Junior Champion & Reserve Champion Beginner Novice
14. Junior Novice: Unit 2
Junior Champion & Reserve Champion Novice
15. Senior Exploring Obedience: Unit A
Senior Champion & Reserve Champion Exploring Obedience
16. Senior Beginner Novice: Unit 1
Senior Champion & Reserve Champion Beginner Novice
17. Senior Novice: Unit 2
Senior Champion & Reserve Champion Novice
18. Beginner Open: Unit 3
Champion & Reserve Champion Beginner Open
19. Open: Unit 4
Champion & Reserve Champion Open
20. Utility: Unit 5 & 6
AGILITY:
Dogs must be over 18 months of age at date of show for all but “Puppy/Tunneler” Class 25 (6-18 months). No food or toys allowed in the ring. Any dogs that are not able to jump their ‘Regular’ height class should be entered in the ‘Select’ class. No on-leash dogs will jump more than 16”.
**Please provide the height at the withers for all dogs entered in an agility class
21. ON LEASH – Dog Agility
Small:
a) 10” and under
b) Over 10” to 14”
c) Over 14” to 18”
Large:
d) Over 18” to 22”
e) Over 22”
22. OFF LEASH – Dog Agility
Small:
a) 10” and under
b) Over 10” to 14”
c) Over 14” to 18”
Large:
d) Over 18” to 22”
e) Over 22”
23. SELECT – Dog Agility
Small (dogs can run on or off leash):
a) 10” and under
b) Over 10” to 14”
c) Over 14” to 18”
Large (on leash):
d) Over 18” to 22”
e) Over 22”
Large (off leash):
f) Over 18” to 22”
g) Over 22”
24. VETERAN Dog Agility
Small (dogs can run on or off leash):
a) 10” and under
b) Over 10” to 14″
c) Over 14” to 18”
Large (on leash):
d) Over 18” to 22”
e) Over 22”
Large (off leash):
f) Over 18” to 22”
g) Over 22”
25. Puppy/Tunneler Agility
AGILITY ROSETTES
Champion and Reserve On Leash Agility
Champion and Reserve Off Leash Agility
Champion and Reserve Select Agility
Champion and Reserve Veteran Agility
Champion and Reserve Puppy/Tunneler Agility
HORSE: SECTION H
CHAIRPERSON: Glenda Dyck (604) 302-1393 gmdyck01@shaw.ca
RULE: Exhibitor must purchase a gate pass at the time of entry.
ENTRIES: Must complete entry form and Gate Pass and Camping Form. Please submit 1 entry per club.
PARKING: No livestock vehicles may park on the fair grounds. Please enter via Farm Gate and proceed to the right around the south side of the track. Park in designated area.
Rosettes:
Champion and Reserve Jr Showman
Champion and Reserve Sr Showman
Jr Western High Point Champ and Reserve
Sr Western High Point Champ and Reserve
Jr English High Point Champ and Reserve
Sr English High Point Champ and Reserve
Jr Overall High Point Champ and Reserve
Sr Overall High Point Champ and Reserve
SHOWMANSHIP ENGLISH/WESTERN
Pattern to be posted. The horse is the means by which the exhibitor demonstrates his/her ability to show a horse at halter. The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident, neatly attired exhibitor leading a well-groomed and conditioned horse that quickly and efficiently performs the requested patterns with promptness, smoothness and precision. The exhibitor will show the horse in the posted pattern.
1. Unit 6 2. Unit 5 3. Unit 4
4. Unit 3 5. Unit 2 6. Unit 1
ENGLISH EQUITATION
Pattern to be posted. The class will proceed at least once around the ring at each gate – walk, trot, sitting trot, and canter, and on command reverse and repeat. They shall then line up on command and execute individual tests at the judge’s discretion. The judge may ask concerning horsemanship, anatomy of the horse, tack stable management and any others.
7. Unit 6 8. Unit 5 9. Unit 4
10. Unit 3 11. Unit 2 12. Unit 1
ENGLISH PLEASURE
To be shown at a flat-footed walk, normal trot and easy canter; not to gallop; light contact to be maintained. To be judged on 45% performance; 40% manners and 15% conformation
13. Unit 6 14. Unit 5 15. Unit 4
16. Unit 3 17. Unit 2 18. Unit 1
ROAD HACK
To be shown at a flat-footed walk with reasonably loose rein, trot, strong trot, easy canter and hand gallop. To be judged 55% performance, 15% conformation, 20% substances and 10% manners.
19. Unit 6 20. Unit 5 21. Unit 4
22. Unit 3 23. Unit 2 24. Unit 1
WESTERN EQUITATION
Pattern to be posted. Riders will be judged on seat, hands, ability to control, and show their horse. Results as shown by performance of the horse are NOT to be considered more important than the method used by the rider. The judge will ask each rider to work individually and rail work.
25. Unit 6 26. Unit 5 27. Unit 4
28. Unit 3 29. Unit 2 30. Unit 1
WESTERN PLEASURE
To be shown at a walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring on a reasonable loose rein without undue restraint.
31. Unit 6 32. Unit 5 33. Unit 4
34. Unit 3 35. Unit 2 36. Unit 1
ON COMMAND CLASS
The command class is neither a race, nor is it a gymkhana event. It is a competition which exhibits a well-trained, responsive performance horse/pony. Riders must be dressed in suitable western attire. Entries are eliminated one at a time at the discretion of the judge as commands are not executed correctly.
At no time are ring stewards allowed to partake in the judging or placing of the class.
37. Unit 6 38. Unit 5 39. Unit 4
40. Unit 3 41. Unit 2 42. Unit 1
LLAMA: SECTION I
CHAIRPERSON: Al DeJong 604-465-4286
CLASSES:
1. Junior Showmanship, 9-12
Champion & Reserve Junior Llama Showman
2. Senior, 13 & Older
Champion & Reserve Senior Llama Showman
3. Junior Llama Obstacle
Champion & Reserve Junior Llama Obstacle
4. Senior Llama Obstacle
Champion & Reserve Senior Llama Obstacle
5. Junior Llama Public Relations
Champion & Reserve Junior Llama Public Relations
6. Senior Llama Public Relations
Champion & Reserve Senior Llama Public Relations
7. Llama Packing
Champion & Reserve Llama Packing
8. Llama Driving
Champion & Reserve Llama Driving
9. Llama Performance
Champion & Reserve Llama Performance
GOAT: SECTION N
CHAIRPERSON: Lisa Warkentin
CLASSES:
SHOWMANSHIP:
1. Junior Showmanship
2. Senior Showmanship
3. Champion and reserve champion showman
PROJECT:
4. Female Kid- unit 1
5. Yearling doe- unit 2
6. Jr champion/Jr reserve champion class
7. Doe with kids- unit 3
8. Milking doe- unit 4
9. Chevon- unit 5
10. Pack goat competition- unit 7
11. Pygmy goat- unit 8
12. Fibre Goat- unit 9
13. Sr champion/reserve Sr champion class
14. Grand/reserve champion class (combining Jr and Sr champion/reserve champion animals)
4-H NON-LIVESTOCK SECTIONS
• Must be set up in the Display Building by Thursday, August 4, 5 p.m.
• The display must be set up by 4-H members. These displays should be manned at all times during the fair when the building is open.
CRAFTS: SECTION J
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Smith 604-316-7628
Record books to be displayed with project.
JUNIOR CLASS (9-12):
Junior Champion & Reserve
Unit 1. Simply Crafts Unit 2. Discovering Crafts
Unit 3. Creating Crafts Unit 4. Crafts and Patterns
SENIOR CLASS (13-19):
Senior Champion & Reserve
Unit 1. Simply Crafts Unit 2. Discovering Craft
Unit 3. Creating Craft Unit 4. Crafts and Patterns
CLOVER BUDS CLASS: SECTION K
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Smith 604-316-7628
Entries should be included on the 4-H club entry form and identified as “Clover Buds”.
1. Display your scrapbook on your club table. Fun activity to be planned.
GARDENING: SECTION L
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Smith 604-316-7628
JUNIOR CLASSES:
1. Unit 1. Exploring a Vegetable Garden
2. Unit 2. Exploring a Community Garden
3. Unit 3. Exploring Container Gardening
4. Unit 4. Exploring Worm Composting
5. Unit 5. Exploring a Butterfly Garden
Champion & Reserve Junior Gardener
SENIOR CLASSES:
6. Unit 1. Exploring a Vegetable Garden
7. Unit 2. Exploring a Community Garden
8. Unit 3. Exploring Container Gardening
9. Unit 4. Exploring Worm Composting
10. Unit 5. Exploring a Butterfly Garden
11. Unit 6. Exploring a Larger Garden
(Senior Management)
Champion & Reserve Senior Gardener
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Clubs with projects not mentioned in this prize book are invited to contact the Fair office to make arrangements.
CALL 604-824-8191
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PHOTOGRAPHY: SECTION M
CHAIRPERSON: Jackie Smith 604-316-7628
Record books to be displayed with project.
JUNIOR CLASS (9-12):
Junior Champion & Reserve
Unit 1. Adventures with your Camera
Unit 2. Getting to Know your Camera
Unit 3. Exploring Photography
Unit 4. Artistic Photography
SENIOR CLASS (13-19):
Senior Champion & Reserve
Unit 1. Adventures with your Camera
Unit 2. Getting to Know your Camera
Unit 3. Exploring Photography
Unit 4. Artistic Photography