July 21-27, 2013

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Rules & Regulations To All
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1. All exhibitors and concessionaires agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Bedford County
Fair. The Fair Management reserves the right to reject or remove any item from the fairgrounds that may cause or be considered a hazard.
2. Entries will be made according to classification. The Fair Management reserves the right to interpret, amend or add to these rules and regulations as its judgment may determine.
3. All exhibits must be the property of exhibitors at the time of entry. Any entry not deemed worthy will not be placed or the judge may give an award such as they deem the exhibit is worthy to receive.
4. Decision of the judges will be final.
5. Every effort will be made to protect all exhibits on display from all injury and damage, but the association is not, in any way, to be held responsible for accidents, loss or damage by water, fire, theft, any financial losses or otherwise whatever the cause or extent of the damage or loss. Any insurance desired on an entry must be carried by the exhibitor.
6. Appropriate ribbons will be awarded in the various classes and cash prizes as stated in the premium book, unless in case of natural disaster premiums may be prorated according to monies available.
7. No advertising circulars or posters, with the exception of those in paid commercial space, will be allowed on the fairground.
8. No person can act as judge in any class in which he or she may be an exhibitor, an agent of an exhibitor, or in any way interested in the results of the award.
9. No canned or glass bottled beverages may be sold on the fairgrounds. Persons under influence of alcohol or drugs will be expelled from the grounds.
10. No demonstrations or picketing of any kind will be permitted on the fairground property.
11. No Smoking in any building.

Department 11-24 Rules

901. Exhibitors are urged to mail properly filled out entry forms early, prior to bringing in exhibits. Check under department headings for age requirements. No entry fees. Exhibits, except farm machinery, will be accepted at the Fairground office one week prior to the Fair.
902. Articles must be grown or made by exhibitor.
903. Exhibitors are limited to 1 (one) entry in each catergory. For example, an exhibitor may enter an article in Class 1-A, Class 1-B, etc.
904. No article will be accepted for competition unless class is listed on the premium tabloid.
905. Exhibits (Dept. 11 through 19 and 23) will be received at the Fair office one week prior to the Fair. On Friday and Saturday July 19 & 20, Department 11 (Junior Exhibits) should be delivered to the Junior Exhibit 4-H Center, for entry tags and display. Departments 8, 12 though 19 and 23 (Senior exhibits) should be delivered to Jordan Hall for entry tags and display. Department 24 (Antique Farm Machinery) entry tags and gate passes to be picked up at the Livestock Office in the Junior Exhibit 4-H Center.
906. Antique Farm Machinery (Dept 22) will be received Friday & Saturday before the Fair opens. Must be entered by 6pm Saturday.
907. Exhibits may be removed 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday July 27, at which time it is hoped that premium checks will be available at the Jordan Hall & Junior Exhibit Buildings from the superintendents. Antique Farm Machinery checks will be available at the Livestock Office. Exhibits may also be picked up Sunday, July 28, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Any violation of this rule will cause prize money to be forfeited.
908 No "For Sale" allowed on entries.
909. All exhibitors MUST have their entries register and IN PLACE by Saturday, July 20, 7:00 p.m.

With the EXCEPTIONS of Baked goods and Floral exhibits, which will be received Monday, July 22, 9:00 to 11:00 am, after being registered.