Open Indoor Departments 2013 Schedule of Events. 1pm-3pm. 4pm-7pm EXHIBIT HALL CLOSED DURING JUDGING. 5-10pm 11am-10pm

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1 Open Indoor Departments 2013 Schedule of Events Friday, July 12 5pm Registration Deadline Entry Forms must be RECEIVED by 5pm Sunday, July 21 Tuesday, July 23 1pm-3pm 4pm-7pm Entrants bring non-perishable departmental entries (see below) to the Exhibit Hall through the South Doors. Entrants bring *perishable department entries (see below) to the Exhibit Hall through South Doors. *Perishable Departments include Foods, Flowers and Gardens Departments, all other Departments are considered nonperishable EXHIBIT HALL CLOSED DURING JUDGING Wednesday, July 24 Thursday-Saturday, July 25, 26, pm 11am-10pm Exhibit Building Open for Viewing ***New Dates and Times for Premium Payout and Exhibit Pick up**** Friday, July 26 Sunday, July pm 1-3pm Sunday, July pm Premiums available for pick up at Southeast entrance of Exhibit Hall *Entry receipts required for pick up Pick up Entries No Entries may be picked up prior to 1pm *Entry receipts required for pick up Apple Pie Contest Back by popular demand! Bring your Best Apple Pie made from scratch to the Entry Hall of the Exhibit Building Stage, Saturday, July 27 th at 11:00 am. Judging begins at approximately 12:00 noon. Watch your pie being judged by officials of our community Must Pre Register, information on page 9-4 -

2 OPEN CLASS INDOOR FAIR EXHIBIT INFORMATION OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS Registration: All Exhibits must be PRE REGISTERED on Entry Forms (page 7) with name, address, and telephone number and list of exhibits. Entry tags will be attached and receipts will be provided upon delivery of Exhibits. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS OR ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED Competitive Divisions (ages as of July 24, 2013): Professional: Any Age- anyone who derives or has derived the major source of their income from selling goods or services, or teaching a skill closely related to the subject matter. Senior Adult: 60+ years old Adult (A): Youth, (Sr): Youth, Jr: Youth: years old years old 8-12 years old 7 and under Entrants are responsible for meeting the general rules and departmental rules for each exhibit. Department Superintendents have final discretion on enforcement of departmental requirements. Any item that cannot be safely displayed, or has subject matter of a questionable nature may be removed from display, judging or both at the Superintendent s discretion. (Rules Continued on Page 6) NORTHSTAR AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL Coupons on sale Tuesday, June 4 th at the Fairgrounds Office Outlet sales begin Wednesday, June 19 th Presale $20 FOR ONE ALL-DAY PASS* PRESALE ENDS WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 TH AT 4:00 PM Ticket outlets: US Bank, Murdoch s Ranch & Home Supply, Capital Sports & Western, Green Meadow Market, & Van s Thriftway. Day of price $25 at the gate* *CARNIVAL TICKETS DO NOT INCLUDE OUTSIDE GATE ADMISSION July 24-28, 2013 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday (carnival only) Hours 5 pm Close 2 pm Close 2 pm Close 1 pm Close 1 pm 6 pm - 5 -

3 GENERAL ENTRY RULES Each exhibit must meet the following general entry rules as well as rules for each department. Exhibits shall be cleaned and ready for display. Only Exhibits made within the last 2 years will be entered. Exhibits may not have been displayed in Open Class in prior years. Exhibits entered in the wrong Class, Division, or Department may be transferred at the discretion of the Superintendents of the Department, prior to judging. Exhibits will be accepted and displayed at the discretion of the Superintendents with regard to size of item, subject, content and space availability. Each Exhibit may only be entered in one class (an exhibit may not be entered in multiple classes regardless if it meets the criteria for multiple classes). See Department Rules for entry number limits (some departments allow a limited number of entries per class or category). Noxious weeds, medical marijuana or any illegal substance may not be included in any exhibit. NO EXHIBIT SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE FAIRGROUNDS UNTIL SUNDAY, JULY 28, PM- 3PM JUDGING INFORMATION All Exhibits will be judged on the modified Danish System of Judging. The Danish System of Judging is based upon established standards of quality for each type of product. In this system each exhibit is judged according to how well it meets that standard rather than how it compares with other exhibits. Blue, red, white, rainbow, or green ribbons may be awarded. If the exhibit does not qualify for a ribbon, none will be awarded. Premiums will be paid according to ribbon awarded Open Entry Premiums will be paid as follows: Blue $3.00 Red $2.00 White $1.00 Rainbow or Green- No Premium Special Awards (Departmental Awards) are listed within each department s section. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE PICKED UP ON SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013, 1PM 3PM Entry Schedule July Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Registration Deadline 5 pm **Non-perishable department entries accepted 1-3 pm Exhibit Hall 28 Pick up entries & Premiums 1-3 pm Exhibit Hall **Perishable department entries accepted 4-7 pm Exhibit Hall 24 Fair Opens 5 pm 25 Exhibits open 11am -10pm 26 Exhibits open 11am -10pm Premiums 4-6pm 27 Exhibits open 11am -10pm - 6 -

4 INDOOR EXHIBIT ENTRY FORM We look forward to seeing our entrants and sharing your amazing talents and gifts with the community. We wish you a fun filled and unique fair experience Last Chance Stampede & Fair 98 West Custer Avenue, Helena, MT Professional, Senior and Adult Exhibit Fee Youth Exhibit $5.00 for up to 15 Exhibits (use additional pages as needed) No Fee Limit 15 entries CHECK YOUR AGE DIVISION AT TIME OF FAIR Professional Senior Adult 60+ Adult Youth (S) Youth Jr.8-12 Youth 7 & under Please Print Exhibitor s Name Phone Mailing Address City Zip PLEASE MAIL ENTRY FORMS WITH CHECK MADE TO LCC FAIRGROUNDS TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Entry forms must be RECEIVED no later than July 12, 2013 at 5pm. Please accept the Exhibits indicated below, subject to the rules and classifications governing exhibits as published in your premium list of the current year, by which I hereby agree to be governed in exhibiting the same, and declare that all statements made in connection with said Exhibits are true. I hereby release the Last Chance Stampede and Fair, Lewis and Clark County, its officers and employees thereof from any liability for loss, damage or injury to property, while said property is on or en route to or from the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. Dept. Letter Class No Description ADDITIONAL ENTRY FORMS CAN BE PRINTED FROM THE FAIRGROUNDS WEBSITE I do herby acknowledge that I have read the rules and regulations in the Exhibitor s Handbook and that I understand and agree with the provisions state therein. Exhibitor s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature (Exhibitor under 18 must have parent/guardian signature) Date: - 7 -

5 Department C Flowers/Crops & Gardens Sponsored by Valley Farms Flowers Superintendent Carol Higgins Special Premium Awards Adult Best of Show $25 sponsored by Doug Williams CPA Youth Best of Show $25 sponsored by Finstad s Carpet One Judge s Choice $25 sponsored by Finstad s Carpet One General Rules for Flowers: 1. LIMIT- 2 Entries per class per exhibitor. 2. Exhibits shall contain the exhibitors name on a piece of tape on the bottom of the container. 3. All exhibits must be clean. 4. Replacement Cut Flowers are encouraged on Friday before 11:00 a.m. Cutting and hardening of plant material. If plant material is to hold up through the exhibition period, it must be cut no later than the day before it is to be judged. Cutting should be done about 4 pm, since at that time there is the greatest amount of sugar in the leaves, and as soon as the flowers are plunged into water, they take up enough to overcome any apparent temporary wilting. Plunging stems into water at 110 degrees F is usually best, then set in a cool room, out of any draft and let the water cool to room temperature. This enables the flowers to regain their turgidity and last much longer. Cut stems cleanly at an angle with a sharp knife and place at once in deep water. Flowers should be kept in deep water 8-12 hours or overnight. All foliage that is below the waterline should be removed. Foliage to be used in arrangements, such as hosta, vegetable leaves, canna, peony, etc., should be clean; any broken, diseased or disfigured foliage or petals removed. Flowers or branches with wood stems, such as Phlox, Stocks, Chrysanthemums, should be split, crushed or pounded before being placed in deep water. Dahlias should be picked at daybreak with long stem, placed first in cold water and then into hot water and placed in a dark, cool place during the day. An exhibitor should pay close attention to grooming all exhibits by removing all dirt, spray residue, dead leaves and blooms. Divisions: HOUSE PLANTS, TERRARIUMS, & HANGING BASKETS ~ Indoor and outdoor 500 Dish Garden - Combination of tropical plants in one container. 501 Fair Theme 502 Ferns 503 Flowering Plants-Name included 504 Hanging Baskets may be one plant or an assortment 505 House Plants-Name included 506 Novelty House plants (String of Pearls, etc) 507 Succulents or cactus Hints to Exhibitors: Exhibits are judged on the following basis: 1. Size % 2. Stem and foliage % 3. Color % 4. Presentation % 5. Quality of material %

6 ARTISTIC FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Must be live flowers, unless otherwise specified in lot description. Flowers need not be raised by exhibitor. 508 A Pot-et-fleur: A design of 2 or more rooted plants, and cut flowers in (1) container. 509 America the Beautiful: Red, white and blue colors 510 Artificial Arrangements: Silk, etc. 511 Basket Social: Using any type of basket with fresh flowers. 512 Birds and Blooms, using birds, fresh flowers and accessories 513 Daisies Galore: Daisy flower of any type & style. 514 Dried Arrangements 515 Fair Theme 516 Gold Strike: using gold or yellow flowers 517 Gone Fish n: Floral arrangement using fishing gear as accessories. 518 Lady in Red All red with greenery 519 Lariats and Lassoes: A design interpreting Montana s ranching heritage. 520 Mountain Tears: Purple and blue colors 521 Nature s Treasures: Native flora (no endangered species) 522 Ol Lonesome Me: An arrangement using a single flower as the focal point. 523 Tea Time: Tea Party Theme 524 Thumbelina Miniature Designs not over 5 high, including container. Please measure. YOUTH CLASS ONLY (under 18) Must be live flowers, unless otherwise specified in lot description. Flowers need not be raised by exhibitor. 525 Cheering Section - Using school colors, fresh flowers, and accessories. 526 Boot Scootin - Using any type of materials: item must include a boot. 527 Fair Theme 528 Fly Away Home - Using birds, fresh flowers and miniatures. 529 Tiny Treasures - Not over 5 high including container. FLORICULTURE Exhibits must conform exactly to rules relative to number of stems, stalks, etc. FLOWERS MUST BE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER, PLEASE USE CONTAINERS THAT DO NOT TIP OR BREAK EASILY. MUST BE CUT FLOWERS. All flowers entered must be grown by the Exhibitor. BLOOM Individual flower, solitary flower, terminating on stem. SPRAY A group of florets on a branched stem, each on its own pedicel. SPIKE Lengthened flower clusters in which flowers are practically stem less: (example: gladiolus, snapdragons). STEM The major supporting structure in plants, to which buds, leaves and flowers are attached at regular intervals at points called nodes. 530 Asters- 3 stem 531 Bachelor Buttons- 5 blooms 532 Calendula- 3 blooms 533 Columbine- 2 sprays 534 Cosmos- 3 blooms 535 Dahlia- 1 bloom 536 Daisies- 1 bloom 537 Daisies- Shasta, 3 stems 538 Delphinium- 1 spike 539 Dianthus- Annual, 3 stems 540 Gaillardia- 3 blooms 541 Geraniums- 1 bloom stem 542 Gladiolus- 1 spike 543 Impatience 544 Marigold- small- 4 stems 545 Marigold- other- 4 stems 546 Pansy with foliage and flowers, 5 stems 547 Petunias- double 3 stems 548 Petunias- single, 3 stems 549 Roses- Hybrid tea (including Polyanthus) 1 bloom 550 Roses- any other, 1 bloom 551 Snapdragons- 3 spikes 552 Sunflowers- large, 2 stems 553 Sunflowers- small, 2 stems 554 Sweet Peas- 5 stems 555 Sweet Peas- perennial, 5 stems 556 Tuberous begonias- 1 stem 557 Zinnias- large, 3 stems 558 Zinnias- small, 3 stems 559 Other Annuals- name included 560 Other Perennials- name included

7 Crops and Gardens Superintendent Rebecca Hargis Sponsored By Valley Farms Special Premium Awards Adult Best of Show $25 sponsored by Napa Auto Parts, Lonnie Davis Senior Youth Best of Show $25 sponsored by Napa Auto Parts, Lonnie Davis Junior Youth Best of Show $25 sponsored by Napa Auto Parts, Lonnie Davis Judge s Choice $25 Sponsored by Napa Auto Parts, Lonnie Davis General Rules for Crops and Gardens: 1. LIMIT two entries per class per exhibitor. 2. Display each class number on all entries. 3. Check each class for presentation rules. 4. No controlled substances such as Medical Marijuana. What Judges look for: Quality: In best & prime eating condition, not necessarily the biggest. Condition: Clean, free from blemishes & disease. Uniformity: All specimens uniform in size, ripeness, shape & color. Typical of variety: Varieties should be identified. Hints to Exhibitors: Exhibits are judged on the following basis (unless otherwise stated): 1. Size % 2. Stem & foliage----10% 3. Color % 4. Quality of material----40% DIVISIONS: VEGETABLES Display on a paper plate in a zip lock bag or in a professional display. 600 Beans, Bush (5 Pods) 601 Beets, cylindra (3) leave 1 tops 602 Beets, table (3) leave 1 tops 603 Broccoli, (3) heads 604 Cabbage, leaves 605 Carrots (4) leave 1 tops 606 Chives, one bunch, 6 tops 607 Corn, Sweet (3) ears 608 Cucumbers, (3) 609 Garlic bulbs (5 heads) 610 Gourd (1) 1 2 stem 611 Kohlrabi, purple(2) 612 Kohlrabi, white (2) 613 Lettuce (head or bunch) 614 Onions (3) 615 Peas (5 pods) 616 Peppers (3) 617 Potatoes (4) 618 Pumpkins 619 Radishes (3) leave 1 tops 620 Rhubarb (5 stalks) remove leaves 621 Shallots, (5) Squash, summer 623 Swiss Chard (1 bunch) 624 Tomatoes (3) 625 Any vegetable variety not listed 626 Potato Gift Pack. 627 Vegetable oddity 628 Veggie Critter 629 Mr. Potato Head VEGETABLE & HERB COMBOS Entry consists of your choice of 5 varieties of vegetables, (tomatoes may be used). List varieties on entry description and display in your own covered container. Presentation 70%. 630 Salad Bowl 631 Vegetable soup 632 Stir fry favorites

8 FRUITS 633 Apples-display on paper plate in zip lock bag ATTENTION: The next class numbers for Fruits are to be placed in a ½ pint container and then put in a plastic bag. 634 Cherries (½ pint) 635 Chokecherries (½ pint) 636 Raspberries ( ½ pint) 637 Strawberries (½ pint) 638 Any other Fruit not listed FRESH HERBS Herbs are to be displayed as a potted plant or fresh cut in a small vase with water. 639 Basil 640 Oregano 641 Peppermint 642 Rosemary 643 Sage 644 Spearmint 645 Thyme 646 Herb pot (1 or more herbs growing together in a container, list common name) 647 Any other herb not listed SHEAF GRAINS Sheaves should be 1-1/2 diameter just below the head displayed in a clear jar. State variety on exhibit tag/description. 664 Sheaf of Wheat- any variety 665 Sheaf of Oats- any variety 666 Sheaf of Barley- any variety 667 Any other grain not listed above FORAGE CROPS Flake should consist of cured hay and must not be less than 2 thick displayed on a cardboard flat. 668 Flake of Baled Alfalfa 669 Flake of Baled Mixed Hay 670 Grasses and Legumes 671 Flake of any other Baled Hay DRIED HERBS Herbs are to be dried & placed in sandwich size zip lock bag. 648 Basil 649 Cilantro 650 Oregano 651 Rosemary 652 Sage 653 Thyme 654 Any other herb not listed (named) 655 Dried herb display -any 3 or more herbs displayed 656 Oil Infusions GRAINS AND FORAGES Specify variety on Exhibit tag. Combined or thrashed grain may be from last year s crop. No treated seed. Exhibitor must furnish own clear container with lid. 657 One-quart Hard Red Wheat 658 One-quart Hard Spring Wheat 659 One-quart Oats- any variety 660 One-quart Feed Barley 661 One-quart Malting Barley 662 One-quart dried legumes 663 Any other grain not listed