| Superintendent: Rick Elmore, Decatur Judge: PURPOSE To provide an opportunity for 4-H, FFA, and VICA members to display the projects constructed in agricultural mechanics laboratories and: 1. To promote the development of skills in agricultural mechanics through competition. 2. To recognize individual and group accomplishments in the area of Agricultural Mechanics. 3. To provide an opportunity for the public to develop an appreciation of this important phase of FFA, 4-H, and VICA youth programs. RULES AND INFORMATION 1. Eligible Entries: This department is open to all FFA, 4-H, and VICA members. 2. Projects: Projects exhibited must have been constructed by FFA, 4-H, and VICA members, under direct supervision of the Career and Technology Teacher or the County Extension Agent. 3. Group Entries: All projects entered must be entered under the name(s) of the exhibitor(s) who participated in the planning and construction of the project. 4. Individual/Group Ownership: Projects may be individually or group constructed, and may be individually or group owned. |
| 5. Construction Date: A project may only be shown one time at the Wise County Your Fair and must have been constructed within one calendar year of the show date. 6. Project presentation: All projects must be painted or properly treated and must be clean and in presentable condition even though they may have been used. 7. Plans/Photographs: An “ORIGINAL” working plan or drawings, photographs showing stages of construction, and a bill of materials are required with each project. 8. Safety: Appropriate and safe display stands are to be provided for gates, panels, and other projects that need support. Sharp edges and points; such as found on self feeder roofs, bale movers, etc.; are to be padded and/or covered as necessary to prevent injury. 10. Move in Day: Projects must be in place by 8:00 a.m. Friday. Judging will be 12:00 noon. Projects will be released at conclusion of premium sale. 11. For Sale Signs: All projects are to be identified with club exhibitor cards. Additional signs, banners, etc., are encouraged, but are subject to approval of the Committee. Items that are eligible for sale to the public should be designated by a small “For Sale” sign, not to exceed 8” x 14” and will accept silent bids. 12. Loss or Damage: Every precaution will be taken to protect the projects entered. However, the Wise County Youth Fair will not be responsible for any loss or damage to projects. 13. Judging System: The Danish will be used in judging the projects. Projects will be judged on: A. Workmanship 30 B. Design and materials used 20 C. Practicality 20 D. Degree of difficulty 10 E. Finish 10 F. Plans, Bill of materials, Photos 10 Blue 90—100, Red 80—90 points, White 70—80 points 14. Projects with engines: There is to be no more than two (2) gallons of fuel in any tank; the fuel cap is to be in place and sealed with tape; and the battery, if equipped, is to be disconnected. This applies to all engines in the exhibit area. |
| Awards: Plaques will be presented to the first place projects in each division. Plaques or trophies will be also presented to the grand and reserve grand champion projects of the show. The overall Grand and Reserve will sale in the auction for premium money. Exhibitor will keep possession. Showmanship awards will be awarded to the school or club selected as having the best public image. Awards will be given to the first and second place. Major considerations in the selection of winners will be as follows: A. Appropriate display and presentation of projects B. Appropriate display of plans, bill of materials, and photographs. C. Housekeeping around projects. D. Appropriate dress. E. Conduct, attitude and participation of students. Awards will be presented on Saturday at 12:30p.m. |
| Classes: *NOTE: Judging of showmanship begins when projects arrive on the show grounds and end at the conclusion of the judging. It is expected that displays will be maintained throughout the show. Exhibitors are not to interfere with judging. It is recommended they be with their projects as they are judged to answer questions and demonstrate operation as requested by the judges. AST and CEA’s are not to participate in judging activities. DIVISIONS Agricultural Machinery Classes: $15.00 entry fee 1. Hay handling, Spraying Equipment, Mounted or Pull Type Tractor Equipment. 2. Hydraulic Equipment 3. Shop Equipment (electrical or manual type) 4. Truck, Tractor, and Agriculture Equipment Accessories Livestock Equipment Classes: $15.00 entry fee 5. Gates and Livestock Panels 6. Squeeze chutes, blocking stands, livestock crates and head gates 7. Feeders (creep and self feeders, wooden or metal) 8. Other livestock equipment Recreational and Creative Classes: $5.00 entry fee 9. Bar-B-Q pits 10. Creative Metal Works (metal chairs, lawn furniture, fireplace equipment, etc.) 11. Creative Wood Works (Book shelves, gun cabinets, towel holders, etc.) Trailer Classes: $15.00 entry fee Bumper Pull Type 12. Small utility trailers less than 12 foot 13. Utility and implement trailers 14. Small stock trailers—under 12 foot 15. Stock Trailers 16. Multi-Bale Trailers 17. Other trailers (Welder trailers, dump beds, car haulers, etc.) Goose Neck Type 18. Goose neck lowboy and flatbed utility and implement trailers 19. Small goose neck stock trailers—under 16 foot 20. Goose neck stock trailers Restoration or Refurbish 21. Trailer Restoration *NOTE: Trailer size is determined by measuring trailer cargo space, and is measured in increments of feet: (example: A bumper pull utility trailer measuring 11’ - 10” is considered to be a 12 foot trailer.) Any project not fitting into a specific class will be placed into a class at the discretion of the show superintendents. AG/Automotive Power Classes: $5.00 entry fee 22. Small Gas Engines (Rebuild/Refurbish) 23. Automotive/Diesel Engine (Build/Rebuild/Refurbish) 24. Electrical Mechanical (Starters, alternators, etc.) 25. Automotive Mechanical (Carburetors, etc.) 26. Automotive Accessories |
| 2008 Wise County Youth Fair |
| March 24, 2008 --- March 29, 2008 |
| Department M Agricultural Mechanics |