July 21-27, 2013

Bedford, Pennsylvania
Queen Contest Entry Form
Note: Entry forms & catalog can be downloaded as a pdf file, allowing you to type in entries, print and submit to the fair office.
Department 2
Dairy Cattle
Judges: Josh Sanders, Littletown, PA and Jesse Kline, Chambersburg, PA
Superintendent: Wayne Koontz 847-2853 Asst. Superintendent: Jason Mowry
Committee: Angelique Walason, Bernita Gable, Lori Sollenberger, Greg Imgrund, Amy Gable, Bob Stanton,
Wayne Cessna, Dwayne Hay, Holly Zembower, Beth Clark

SPECIAL RULES :
1. See Animal Health Rules
2. In classes 8, 21, 22, 23 and 24 registration papers are to be presented to a committee member prior to entry of the
show ring.
3. In classes 8 & 21 (Best 3 females) must have same breeder with two (2) owned by exhibitor.
4. In class 22 (Exhibitors' Herd) consists to two cows, two heifers and one choice, with three being bred and owned by
the exhibitor.
5. All showmen must wear cards or halters with entry numbers in the show ring.
6. No registration papers pending or photo copies accepted. Genetic recovery rules follow state show regulations.
7. Exhibitor must complete dairy catalog information form and return to the Fair office.
7. Show order to be announced.
8. Thursday - Open Show, all breeds.
9. Milking cows will be allowed to arrive on Monday and leave on Friday of fair week: except the Supreme
Champion and all Open Breed Grand Champion must remain until regular release time.
10. All cows must be identified and registered for milking and milk all week at the parlor.
11. Switching classes is not recommended and the show bookkeeper should be notified of any changes during check
in on Monday.
Breeds:
A-AYSHIRE
B-BROWN SWISS
G-GUERNSEY
H-HOLSTEIN
J-JERSEY
M-MILKING SHORTHORN
R-RED & WHITE
Section 1
Open Class
CLASS...$12 $10 $8 $7 $6
1
Spring Calf (3/1/13 - 5/31/13)
2
Winter Calf (12/1/12 - 2/28/13)
3
Fall Calf (9/1/12 - 11/30/12)
CLASS...$20 $18 $16 $14 $12

4

Summer Yearling (6/1/12 - 8/31/12)
5
Spring Yearling (3/1/12 - 5/31/12)
6
Winter Yearling (12/1/11- 2/28/12)
7
Fall Yearling (9/1/11 - 11/30/11)
8
Jr. Best Three Females
Jr. Champion......Rosettes
CLASS...$30 $27 $24 $21 $18
9
Fall Yearling in Milk (Born 9/1/11 - 11/30/11)
10
Jr. 2 Year Old (3/1/11 - 8/31/11)
11
Sr. 2 Year Old (9/1/10 - 2/28/11)
12
Jr. 3 year old (3/1/10 - 8/31/10)
13
Sr. 3 year old (9/1/09 - 2/28/10)
14
4 year old (9/1/08 - 8/31/09)
15
5 year old (9/1/07- 8/31/08)
16
6 years and over Born before September 1, 2007
17
Dry Cow 4 & under **
18
Dry Cow 5 & Over **
Classes 9-16 must have calved.
** Dry cows must be dry or have had at least one natural calf, been milking at least 305 days, and be milked out at the show.
A dry cow may be shown in the wet class, but not both classes.
Sr. Champion & Reserve Sr. Champion.....Rosettes
Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion....Rosettes
19
125,000 LB class
20
Best Udder Class
21
Sr. Best Three Females
22
Exhibitor's Herd
23
Daughter/Dam
24
Produce of Dam
Supreme Champion..............................Banner & $300 Cash
Reserve Supreme Champion.................Banner & $100
Good Housekeeping Award for Open Dairy

Open show exhibitors should have at least 5 animals housed in one area.

Open show exhibitors will be judged on the following basis:
30 points - Cleanliness of animals and bedding
20 points - Entry cards and ribbons properly displayed
10 points - Keeping grain and hay feed presentable
15 points - Keeping aisles clean
15 points - Courtesy to people
Gift Certificate Awarded
Thank you to the following 2013 Award and Banner Sponsors

Supreme Champion Banner and $300 cash - Don Fair Nutrition
Reserve Supreme Champion Banner and $100 cash - Singing Brook Farm
Supreme Champion Dairy Products Banner - Dow AgroSciences - Jennifer Bechtel
Tractor and Wagon - Manor Meadow & Beverly's Touch of Class
Good Housekeeping - Joe Speicher/Chem Gro Seeds and Steinway Equipment