Submitted by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri- Sunday, September 15th kicks off the first day of entries for the all exhibits (except livestock) at the Stoddard County Fair. Entries will be accepted from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. All exhibits (except livestock) will be judged on Monday, September 16th. Livestock will not be accepted until Monday with large animal entries from Noon until 8:00 p.m. and small animal livestock entries 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Below are the rules and regulation for livestock:
-All animals and poultry must have health certificate and all market animals will be weighed when unloaded.
-4H/FFA classes are open to 4H & FFA Chapter members who live in Stoddard County and/or a member of a Stoddard County 4H or FFA Chapter. Members entering livestock must be paid up active members in their chapters or clubs in order to be eligible for premiums. Active, paid-up status will be verified (in case of question) with the FFA or 4H Advisors.
-Any question of sickness in exhibited livestock will be resolved by inspection by a DVM. Sick animals will be removed upon the recommendations of the veterinarian, regardless of the health certificate in possession. Health papers should be given to livestock committee.
--There will be a small animal show during check-in at the 2013 Stoddard County Fair. This includes all rabbits, cavies and poultry with the exception of geese and turkeys. Each exhibitor must remove the animal from the cage and place it on a table for judging without help from anyone else. The animal will not be exhibited at the fair if the exhibitor is unable to do this.
- Livestock can be checked out between the hours of 8 a.m. through 1 p.m. on Sunday.
-All judging will be done by the Danish system, which includes blue, red, and white ribbon groups. Each animal will be judged on its own merit. All ribbons will be awarded at the judge’s discretion. The decision of the judges is final.
- Exhibitors are limited to two entries per class number, with the exception of market animals.
- Exhibitors in market classes will be limited to showing and selling not more than 2 market steers, 2 market hogs, 2 market lambs, and 2 market goats.
- “No Market Animals can be shown as breeding stock.”
-The decision of the judge will be final and irrevocable in regard to premiums awarded. In any show where there is only one entry, the judge reserves the right to award less than first premium, if entry does not warrant the same.
- A quorum of the livestock committee may reserve the right to discontinue any livestock activity in the event of bad weather or other unavoidable causes.
- Only the Judge, Livestock Chairman, Livestock Co-Chairman and Exhibitor may be in the exhibition ring during show.
- No responsibility will be taken in case of fire, theft, damage, injury, or death if any person, animal or article.
- Each livestock exhibitor is to furnish feed and bedding for their animal and is to keep pens clean. (PLACE USED BEDDING AT EAST END OF SOUTH LIVESTOCK BUILDING.)
- Only exhibitors will be allowed to stay and care for livestock.
- Entries must, in all cases, be made in the clerk’s books and entry ticket promptly attached before animals will be permitted to compete for premiums.
- Leaders of FFA and 4H will be responsible for the conduct of their members. Misconduct means withdrawal of exhibits. Parents will assume the responsibility for youth ages 7 and under. In accordance with the state 4H Office, youth enrolled as 4H Clover Kids will not be eligible to show or sell in any livestock category.
- Open class entries are open to the state.
- Entry tag must be in on Monday, September 16th by 8pm to committee Chairman.
- Point schedule is the same for Open, 4H and FFA.
- Exhibitor must be present for animal to show and sell.
- Animals below minimum weight requirements can show, but not sell at auction.
The sale will be held Saturday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m. The Buyers Breakfast will be at 8:00 a.m. For more information call Anthony Bockhold at 624-4856 or J.T. Brehmer at 624-2361.
Special awards in Livestock Showmanship
The Stoddard County Fair Board will give a Showmanship Award in each Livestock Division (Beef, Swine, Goats, Sheep, Equine, Rabbits, and Poultry.) There will be one award given in each class: 4H, FFA, and Open. (This award will be based on participant’s control and handling of animals shown and showmanship abilities in the show ring). The Showmanship Award is chosen by the livestock judge and will be presented after the livestock show of each livestock division.
Herdsmanship
The Stoddard County Fair Board will give a Herdsmanship Trophy in each Livestock Division, (Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goats and Equine.) This award is based on attitude and conduct of participant concerning the care of his/her animals, pens, and contribution of services on an as needed basis throughout the fair. This award will be presented to the one person in each group (one 4H, one FFA, and one Open Class.) Presentation will be made prior to the livestock sale on Saturday morning. Herdsmanship awards will be selected by the livestock committee.ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT TAGS MUST HAVE CLASS NUMBER & BREED LISTED. EXAMPLE: 617 Black Angus
Submitted by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri- The 2013 Stoddard County Fairboard would like to announce the Parade Float Categories. Below the categories are listed with the prize money. To enter the parade float contest call the Dexter Chamber of Commerce, Inc. at 573-624-7458 or 800-332-8857.
Parade Float Categories
Commercial Category
1st Place $150.00
2nd Place $100.00
3rd Place $ 50.00
School Category (Includes Clubs)
1st Place $150.00
2nd Place $100.00
3rd Place $ 50.00
Churches & Other Category
1st Place $150.00
2nd Place $100.00
3rd Place $ 50.00
The recent 2012 Band Competition winners have been the Puxico Rhythm Steppers in 1st place, Advance High School in 2nd place, and Bell City High School in 3rd place. Enjoy the Puxico Rhythm Steppers as they have won the honor of being the lead band in the 2013 Stoddard County Fair Parade.
Submitted by Jill Temples
SMT Writher
Dexter, Missouri- The 2013 Stoddard County Fair Queen Contest
Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. or immediately following the Stoddard County Parade. The Contest will take place at the Stoddard County Fair Grounds in Arena B.
Requirements for the contest:
-Contestants must attend a Stoddard County High School or reside within Stoddard County. Home school contestants must reside in Stoddard County.
-Contestants shall be single, shall never have been married, nor had a marriage annulled, nor have cohabited with a male in lieu of a marriage contract.
-Contestants who are pregnant or have been pregnant are ineligible.
The 2013 Queen agrees to be available to attend and perform her duties at the 2013 Stoddard County Fair. She is also required to assist with the SCF Children’s Pageant the Saturday of the fair.
Upon crowning, queen will receive a list of duties for fair week. The Queen must also understand that her duties will include presenting ribbons, trophies, and attending other activities that will be held at the fairgrounds during the year (Demo Derby, Tractor pulls, etc.) as designated by either the Fair Board or the Pageant Directors.
The 2013 Stoddard County Fair Queen will receive a $150 cash prize along with her crown, trophy, sash, and flowers.
The entry fee for all contestants is $20.00. Forms may be picked up throughout the county at local businesses. For a list of businesses you may call Ashley Huey Jarrell at 573-421-7300 (cell) after 5 p.m. or Toni Holman at 573-703-6765. Forms can also be emailed or find them on the website at http://www.stoddardcountyfair.com/queen.html
Entry forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13th. Cash or money orders only. There will be no entries accepted at the door. Forms can be dropped off at The Bunny Patch in Dexter or mailed to:
Stoddard County Fair Pageant
c/o Ashley (Huey) Jarrell
18215 County Road 426
Bloomfield, MO 63825
Submitted by Jill Temples
SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri- This year marks the eighty-sixth year of the Stoddard County Fair. The Stoddard County Fair works to do many things for the surrounding communities. The fair supports our youth, promotes community spirit, enhances Stoddard County’s image, and also showcases the agriculture in the county.
The members of the Stoddard County Fair board that help organize and prepare for the fair are listed below:
President- Don Parks
Vice-President- Kevin Holman
Treasurer- Jeanie Huey
The Stoddard County Fairboard Scholarship Program has awarded over $33,500 in scholarships to graduates of the county since the 1980s. The only criteria to be eligible for the scholarship is the student must have exhibited in 3 of the 5 years from the eighth grade through the twelfth grade.
Listed below in alphabetical order are the scholarship recipients from 2000 to 2012:
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Megan Agey |
Andrew Kestner |
The 2013 Stoddard County Fair will begin on Sunday, September 15th and end on Saturday, September 21st. The gates will open at 6:00 p.m. every day, except on Saturday when the gates will not open until 1:00 p.m. All events below will start at 7:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Sunday, September 15th
All exhibit (except Livestock) entries accepted from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Monday, September 16th-
All exhibits (except Livestock) judged
Large Livestock Entries will be accepted from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Small Livestock Entries will be accepted from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 17th-
The Parade in Downtown Dexter will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Main Stage – Queen Pageant will begin directly after the parade
In Arena A - Chicken Catching & Youth Games directly after the parade
In Arena B – TBA
Ground Act – Magic Mike (Magician) at 6:30 p.m.
Midway – Justin Heskitt Band Performs at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 18th-
Sheep and Goats Judging will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Midway – Church Services will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Arena A – TBA
Arena B – TBA
Ground Act –Magic Mike (Magician) at 6:30 p.m.
Midway –Fuse Worship /Tyler Feller /Kryst Lyke at 7:00 p.m.
Ground Act –Magic Mike (Magician) at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 19th-
Arena A- Cattle, Hogs and Equine Judging at 6:00 p.m.
Arena A –FFA Tractor Rodeo at 7:00 p.m.
Arena B – Karaoke at 7:00 p.m.
Midway – Flashback at 7:00 p.m.
Ground Act- Magic Mike (Magician) at 6:30 p.m.
Bracelet Night - $20 EACH from 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Friday, September 20th-
Arena A –Antique Tractor Pull at 7:00 p.m.
Arena B- Karaoke at 7:00 p.m.
Midway- Blackjack Billy at 7:00 p.m.
Ground Act - Magic Mike (Magician) at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 21st-
Buyers Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
Livestock Barns- 4H & FFA Livestock Auction begins at 9:00 a.m.
Main Stage- Stoddard County Youth Pageant begins at 10:00 a.m.
Main Stage- 4-H/FFA Public Speaking Contest begins at 3:00 p.m.
Arena B- Youth Events at 3:00 p.m.
Arena A – Demo Derby at 7:00 p.m.
Arena B – Karaoke at 7:00 p.m.
Midway –Maggie Thorn 5-7 p.m. & Anna Katherine DeHart 8-10 p.m.
Ground Act - Magic Mike (Magician) at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 22nd-
Livestock Check Out 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibits MUST be picked up Noon to 4 PM/Exhibit Barn A
Submitted by Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
news@showmetimes.com
Dexter, Missouri - Want to show your Bearcat Spirit? Are you ready for the Super Bearcat Football Homecoming Celebration?
Our Bearcats play the New Madrid Eagles on Friday, Oct. 4th. Regional Healthcare Foundation is sponsoring a pregame and post-game tailgate event in the parking lot of the Bearcat Event Center beginning at 4pm.
Today is the deadline to rent a tailgate space with table and chairs at a cost of $100.00.
You will still be able to rent a tailgate space without table and chairs at a cost of $80.00 until September 27, 2013. Booth Spaces are 18’x20’.
We invite businesses, class reunions, civic groups and individuals to join us and help kick off the Super Bearcat Homecoming Events.
Food, music, games will all be part of the fun. Contact Lisa Thrower at the Regional Healthcare Foundation at 573-624-1607 or visit our website at www.regionalhf.org for more information and an application.
Thank you,
Lisa Thrower, RHF Director
