PRIZE BOOKCOMPETITION GUIDELINES & ENTRY FORMS

AUGUST 25-28, 2016SMITHERS, BC

GOING

HOG WILD

at the 97TH ANNUAL

Bv ExHIBITION

proudly presented in partnership with the BvAIA and

the communities of the Bulkley valley

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Thanks to our Great Sponsors (see page 50), without you we would not be able to bring these three days of

action-packed rodeo and Bull Riding to the Fair! Want more rodeo info? Call (250) 877.1770

APPALOOSA: Playing Saturday night, August 27th at the Rodeo Dance, LDM Building

Dance Tickets $25 available at: BV Insurance Services / Smithers Feed Store / All 3 Rodeo Performances

IT’S RODEO TIME AGAIN! AUGUST 25-27, 2016

EXTREME BULL RIDINGThursday Night @ 6 pm

BLAYNE WENDLAND - PROFESSIONAL CLOWN

Half-Time Show Every Performance

RODEO PERFORMANCES: Friday and Saturday Night @ 5 pm

GENERAL INFORMATIONp.4 BVXOfficeCrewMessage/

ImportantDates,TimesandInformation

p.5 GeneralRules/Aims&Objectives/AdmissionRates

p.6 What’sNewp.7 FairgroundMapp.8 WelcomeMessagesp.9 Sponsors/Financial

Supporters/Partners/ThankYou’s

p.10 ParadeDetails

DIVISION DETAILSp.12 DIVISION A: LIVESTOCK A1:BeefCattle A1a:RegisteredBeefCattle A1b:UnregisteredBeefCattle A1c:JuniorBeefClassp.13 A1d:OpenBeef

ShowmanshipClass A1f:JackpotYearlingHeifer A1g:JackpotBullCalf A2:OpenDairyCattle A4:OpenSheep A5:OpenPoultry,

Waterfowl&Pigeonsp.14 A6:OpenRabbits&

GuineaPigs A7:OpenSwine

p.23 DIVISION B: SPECIAL COMPETITIONS

B1:LookingBackinTime B2:2016BCAssociation

ofAgriculturalFairs&Exhibitions

B3:ScarecrowContest B4:Business

Competitions B5:BVExhibitionTheme

Competions B6:BVExhibition

MuralCompetitions B7:HogBoardArt B8:BVXHorseshoeArt

p.18 DIVISION D: DRAFTHORSE

D1:HalterClassesGradeDraftHorses,AllBreeds

D2,D3&D4:RegisteredHalterClasses

D5:Eventsp.19 D6:BCChampionshipPull

p.33 DIVISION E: VEGETABLES, FRUITS, FLOWERS & GRAINS

E1:Vegetables E2:Fruits E3-E5:FloralClassesp.34 E3:CutFlowers E4:FloralArrangements E5:HousePlants E6:Grains&Forage

p.34 DIVISION F: FOODS F1a:Bakingp.35 F1b:CookingwithHoney F2:JamsandJellies F3:CannedGoods F4:Farm&HomeProduce F5:Seniors’Classes F6:Honey F7:CountryFairBaking F8:Nature’sPantry

SpecialtyFoods

p.36 DIVISION G: HANDICRAFTS

G1:Handicrafts 2016BCAAFEMember’s

ChoiceCategory#1-DivisionB G2:Women’sInstitute

Competition2016BulkleyTweedsmuirWI

p.15 DIVISION H: 4-H ACHIEVEMENT

H1:4-HBeef H2:4-HSheepp.16 H3:4-HRabbit H4:4-HPoultry H5:4-HHorse H6:4-HSwine H8:4-HCloverbuds H9:4-HDog H10:Crafts/LeatherCraft H11:4-HGoat H12:4-HCavy 4-HEntryFormp.17 2015BuyerThankYou

p.36 DIVISION J: BOYS’ & GIRLS’ BAKING & HOBBIES

J1:Boys’&Girls’Baking&Canning

J2:Boys’&Girls’Flowers&Vegetables

J3:Boys’&Girls’SpecialInterestCrafts&Hobbies

p.37 J4:ElementaryLevel/Home-Schooled:Arts&Crafts

J5:GroupDaycare

p.38 DIVISION K: SPECIAL NEEDS

K1:HandoverHand(workcompletedWITHdirecthandoverhandassistance)

K2:NOTHandoverHand(tobecompletedbytheentrant)

K3:Irene’sCrazyCookieContest

p.39 DIVISION L: ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

L1:Art L2:Photography 2016BCAAFEMember’s

ChoiceCategory#3-DivisionB ArtDisplayforSemi-

Professionals

p.24 DIVISION N: KID’S DOG SHOW

p.24 DIVISION P: HIGH MERIT AWARDS

p.40 DIVISION Q: HOMEMADE WINE & BEER

p.20 DIVISION S: LOGGERS’ SPORTS

S1:AdultEvents S2:Kids’Events(5-12) S3:PosterContest

p.41 DIVISION T: TEXTILES T1:Crochet T2:Knitting T3:Sewing T4:Quilting

T5:QuiltingBeginner(New)Under5Years’Experience

T6:Quilting-Group T7:Embroidery T9:Seniors’TextileClasses

p.37 DIVISION V: SHOOTING STAR AMUSEMENTS CONTESTS

p.40 DIVISION X: EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS

X1:ZucchiniRaces X2:DressupFashionShow

p.44 DIVISION Y: LIGHT HORSE SHOW RULES

p.47 DIVISION Y: LIGHT HORSE SHOW- ORDER OF SHOW

Thursday,August25p.48 Friday,August26 Saturday,August27p.49 Sunday,August28

ENTRY FORMSp.25 Generalp.26 DraftHorsep.27 Loggers’Sportsp.28 OpenPoultry,Rabbit

&SmallAnimalsp.29 OpenGeneralLivestockp.30 StoreDecorating

SPONSOR LISTSp.7 Generalp.14 Livestockp.16 4-Hp.19 Drafthorsep.20 Loggers’Sportsp.30 AntiqueTractorsp.40 Hallp.42 TraineroftheNorthp.49 LightHorsep.50 Rodeo

OTHER INFORMATIONp.14 2015BeefCattleTrophyWinnersp.23 HallDivisionRulesp.24 LaurieStoreyMemorialTrophyp.38 SmithersLibraryContestp.42 TraineroftheNorth

GOING HOG WILD97thANNUALBULKLEYVALLEYEXHIBITIONAUGUST25-28,2016

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IMPORTANT DATES, TIMES & INFORMATIONEXHIBITION DATES Thursday,August25toSunday,August28,2016

ENTRY FORM DEADlINESJuly31:EarlyBirdLightHorse–seeDetailsSectionY,LHRulesWednesdayAugust10:LivestockWednesdayAugust10:LightHorse–AllClassesSaturdayAugust13:Hall–AllDivisions,ExceptDivisionESaturdayAugust20:KidsDogShowSaturdayAugust20:DraftHorseSaturdayAugust20:LoggersSportsSaturdayAugust20:Hall–DivisionE(Veg&Flowers)OnlyTuesday,August23–ParadeWednesdayAugust24:ShootingStarAmusementsCompetition

EXHIBIT / ANIMAl DROp OFF TIMES

HallDivisionsL(ArtsandPhotography)andNEW-QuiltsT4,T5,T6,T9(classes10-11).August19thbetween5pmand9pmandAugust20thbetween10amand2pm.NOEXCEPTIONS.HallDivisionsB,E,F,G,J,K,Q,T1,T2,T3,T7,T9(exceptquilts)andVwillbeacceptedbetween10amand4pm,Wednesday,August24th.ExhibitswillnotbeacceptedAFTER4PM.4HSmallAnimals(Poultry,Rabbit,Guineapigs)Wednesday,August249am-noonOpenSmallAnimals(Poultry,Rabbit,Guineapigs)Thursday,August259am–noon

WEIgH-IN TIMESLivestockSheep:Thursday,August25,1-3pmBeef:Thursday,August25,6-8pmSwine:Thursday,August25,3-4pmDraft HorseSaturday,August27,8am

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WELCOME TO THE 97th ANNUAL BULKLEY VALLEY EXHIBITION

PO Box 2281, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0250.847.3816

bvfa i r@te lus .netwww.bvfa i r.ca

BULKLEY VALLEY AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION

OFFICERS FOR 2016President–StevenWhite

VicePresident–CharlieMcClaryTreasurer–IanLawson

Secretary–LauraBottenPastPresident–GinaDeHoog

DIRECTORS BonnieVolk,MichaelPayne,KelliePayne,

BobMackie,LarsHobenshield

GENERAL MANAGERJanMcClary

CONTACT US:10am–5pm,Mon–Fri(Feb–June,Sept-Nov)

10am–5:30pm,Mon–Sat(July–Aug)

FROM THE BVX OFFICE CREWGoing Hog Wild at the 97th BVX! We are having fun withthat one! We really hope to see this theme reflected in theparade entries this year…. Maybe the 3 little pigs will trotdownMainStreet?

We have lots to offer this year, so many new attractions,eventsandideas,checkouttheWhat’sNewpage.TheBulkleyValley Exhibition is one of the most vibrant and popularcountryfairsintheNorth,supportedbyanamazingnetworkof community volunteers, businesses and individuals whoworktirelesslyandgive freelytomakethis fairhappenandbeasfantasticasitis.

Toalltheexhibitorsyoungandold,welcomebackandhellotoournewpeople,havefunsearchingthroughthisprizebook,findingyourregularclassesandhopefullysomenewonestoo!We know by the time fair rolls around this book will havebeenthumbedthroughcountlesstimes!SometraditionsaresoanticipatedandweknowthatthereleaseofthePrizebooksignals the start of the 2016 Bulkley Valley Exhibition formanyandwehopeyouenjoyeverystepofthewaytoAugust24th when Main Street welcomes the annual Parade! Afterthatit’sShowTimeFolks!

We thank you all and appreciate your devotion to this 97thAnnual Fall Fair, and we hope to see you all down here onAugust25-28th!

p.5GeneralRules/Aims&Objectives/AdmissionRates

1. Please Note: ONE ENTRY FORM PEREXHIBITOR with First and Last Name alongwith complete mailing address and phonenumberisrequired.

2. Allentriesmustbemadeonprescribedformslocatedinthisbookoronlineatwww.bvfair.ca

3. Entry fees must accompany all entry forms.Moneyforexhibitors’passesandcampingfeesmust be included if required. No refund onentry fees and/or exhibitors’ passes except asoutlined in livestock and horse division rules.$25feeonNSFcheques.

4. EntryfeesareshownaboveeachDivisionorClass.5. Entryformsdeadline–seeeachdivision.6. Exhibitor passes may be purchased with

minimumrequirements–seespecificdivisionsformoredetails.

7. Exhibitor camping rates are available forexhibitors who meet minimum criteriaestablishedbyeachdivision.

8. Exhibitors who are showing in more than onedivisionwillbelimitedtothemaximumnumberofpassesinonedivisiononly.

9. Anyexhibitor,whoviolatesanyof theGeneralRules, or any of the rules printed herein, shallbe liable to forfeit any or all prize money andawardsmadetosuchanexhibitor,andmayalsobe barred from further competition for such aperiodasmaybedecidedbytheDirectors.

10. Exhibitorsofanimals,machineryinmotion,andotherexhibitsliabletocauseaccidents,injuryordamagetoproperty,ortoapersoncomingintocontactwiththem,shallguardtheirexhibitsandprotectthepublicfromcomingincontacttherewithin, and every exhibitor shall indemnifythe Association from and against all claims,demands, costs, charges and expenses whichmay occur, suffer, or be put to, by reason ofaccident,oranypersonproperlyguarded,orthepublicnotbeingproperlyguardedtherefrom.

11. Eachexhibitorshallassumeresponsibilityforanyinjury occasioned to himself, or his assistants,whileexhibitingorperforming.

12.TheAssociationwilltakeallresponsibleprecautiontoensurethesafetyofexhibitssenttotheexhibition,but the owners themselves must take the risk ofexhibitingthem,andshouldanyexhibit,orportionthereof,beinjured,lostorstolen,theAssociationwill give assistance to the recovery of same, butwillnotbe liable,ormakepaymentforthevaluethereof.NightwatchmenwillbeemployedbytheAssociationduringtheexhibition.

13. AllPerpetualTrophiesmustbereturned to theoffice30dayspriortothestartoftheExhibition.

14. Judgesdecisionswillbefinal.15. Allprotestsorappealsmustbemadeinwriting,

must state plainly the cause of the complaint,and must be delivered to the BVX General

Manager within 48 hours of the closing of thefair,accompaniedbyacertifiedchequefor$100,refundable if the complaint is upheld by theBoardofDirectors.

16. In offering prizes set out in this prize list,the Directors of the Association wish it to beunderstood that, in the event of funds at thedisposalof theAssociationnotbeingadequatetocoverprizemoneyinfull,aproratareductionwill be made. Special prizes offered by outsidepartieswillbepaidtothewinnersifreceivedbytheAssociation.

17. No reissuing of prize money cheques will beundertaken. All certificates must be redeemedbyDecember31ofthecurrentyear.

18. Exhibitremoval:After4pmSunday.Ifexhibitsareremovedpriorto4pmSunday,prizemoneywillbeforfeited.

19. Allprizemoneywillbemailedwithin45daysofthefinaldayofthefair.

20.Saleofraffleticketsisrestrictedtorentedboothsonly, and must meet with the approval of theAssociation. Organizations are responsible fortheir own lottery licenses and a copy must besubmittedtotheofficeone(1)weekpriortothefirstdayoftheexhibition.

21. TheAssociation reserves the right to refuseorterminate any exhibit or display it deems tobe illegal, immoral, or not in keeping with theatmosphereoftheexhibition,andtoreturnanyentryfeewithoutbeingliableforcompensation.

GENERAL RULES: EXHIBITORS

BULKLEY VALLEY AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION: AIMS & OBJECTIVES

22. Admissiontothegroundswillbebyticketorpassonly.Nobadgeorribbonwillpermitentrytothegrounds.

23.All vehicle and/or camping passes issuedmust be hung in front windshield of vehicleor admission to the grounds will be refused.Duringtheexhibition,vehiclesnotdisplayingpasses will be towed away at the owners’expense.Vehiclepassesarelimited–seeentryformsfordetails.

24.Campingfeeswillbechargedforeachcampingsiteonthegrounds.Asspaceislimited,campingisavailableona“firstcomebasis”.Additionally,

allcampersmustpurchasea4daypasstotheexhibition.Campingwristbandsmustbewornatalltimesduringtheexhibition.Newforthisyear all campers must complete a campingapplication form. Available online at www.bvfair.caandatBVXFairOffice.

25. Camping is family friendly and alcohol mayonlybeconsumedindesignatedcampsites.Theassociation reserves the right to evict campingguests or exhibitors who create a disturbanceand/ornuisancetoothercampersandfairgoers.

26.Parking and camping are under the controlof the grounds and camp managers. Guests

and exhibitors must confine their vehicles andcampsitestothedesignatedareas.Violatorsmayhave their privileges revoked and/or vehiclestowedatowner’sexpense.Novehiclesmovementongroundsbetween10amand6pm.

27. Alldogsonthegroundsmustdisplayafair-issuedpermit.Furthertothis,TownofSmithersbylawsrequiresyoutocleanupafteryourdogandhaveyourdogon-leashatalltimes.Anyuncontrolleddogswillberemoved.ThispolicyadherestotheTown of Smithers dog leash bylaw and will bestrictlyenforced.

GENERAL RULES: GUESTS & EXHIBITORS

WEEKEND DAYAdult $40.00 Adult $15.00Youth(13-16) $25.00 Youth(13-16) $10.00Child(6-12) $12.00 Child(6–12) $4.00Seniors(65+) $25.00 Seniors(65+) $10.00Camping $40.00/site Dog $3.00Sunday–FamilyPass-$30.00(2adultsandupto4children16yrs.andunder)Pleasebepreparedtopresentidentificationforageclarification.

2016 ADMISSION RATES

Phone:250.847.3816/Fax:250.847.3826Email:bvfair@telus.net/Web:www.bvfair.caAdditionalentryformscanbedownloadedfromtheFair’swebsite,orpickedupattheFallFairOffice.Enter online after May 15th

MAIL ENTRIES TO: BVEXHIBITION,BOX2281SMITHERS,BCV0J2N0

JOINTHEBVAIA!

To encourage the cultivation of the soil and all things pertaining to theindustriesofagricultureandhorticulture.To promote, encourage and assist the educational, recreational, charitable andcommunityendeavorsofthearea.Toassistinthedevelopmentofminingandagriculture.Toprovideamediumforexchangeofinformation.Toencourage4-Hclubworkthroughoutthedistrict.

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To arrange and hold at Smithers an annual agricultural and industrialexhibitionandanyothereventswhichwillbeofbenefittothecommunityanddistrict,andtoenterintoanycontractsnecessarytothecarryingonofsuchexhibitionsandevents.To become a member of, or cooperate with, any other association,societyororganization,whoseobjectivesarenotcontrary to thoseof thisorganization.

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WHAT’S NEWIN THE DIVISIONS

Theme: “GoingHogWildatthe97thAnnualBulkleyValleyExhibition!”isour2016theme.Keepaneyeoutfor contests and categories that are centered aroundthetheme!Hall: In thecategoryB1:LookingBack inTime, thenew class is Old Coin Banks (Piggy Banks). We alsohavetwoNEWcategories,B7:HogBoardArt—paintalife-sizeplywoodcut-outofahog—andB8:HorseshoeArt!SeeDivisionBfordetails!Loggers’ Sports: New Event: Obstacle Pole Buckandnewfor2016CanLogsanctionedChampionshipevents.BesuretocheckoutDivisionS.Draft Horse: Check out Division D for the newCostumeClass!Beef: Thisyear,ourfeaturedbreedwillbeSimmental.ThereisanewRegisteredBeefCattleClass,Penof32016Bullcalves(opentoallregisteredcalves).Comeand judge thesecalves in thePeople’sChoiceduringthe4Hauction,2-4pmonSaturday.ThereisalsoanewJuniorBeefClass,Femalewith2016calfatside.4H: Thisyear,therearetwonewcategoriesinthe4Hdivision,agoatcategory(H11)andadogcategory(H9).ThedogshowwillbeheldonSunday,timeTBA.Kids Zone: New activities and entertainers for thisyear;checkoutourDress-upFashionShowforkids12&underonSunday.SeedetailsunderDivisionX.Zucchini Races! Create a racecar out of a zucchiniandbringittothefair.TherewillberacesonFriday,SaturdayandSunday.Prizesribbonsandfun!DetailsunderDivisionX.

ON THE gROUNDSAdmission: This year, the BVX has given a free daypass to every elementary school child in SchoolDistrict54andtheprivateschools!Midway: Shooting Star Amusements is bringing anew ride to the Midway, called ‘Construction Zone.’48littletruckerscanrideonthisone!Evenparents…

Kids Zone: Coming allthewayfromColoradoare

The Canine Stars featuringdock-diving,Frisbee-catching

rescue dogs that are theSTARSoftheshow!Theywillbeperformingallfourdays!

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FAIRGROUND MAPWHERE ARE WE?Turn off Highway 16 at Tatlow Road on theeastsideofSmithers;thenleftontoPacificSt.

VEHICLE TRAFFICNovehicle traffic inside fencedarea from10am-6pm.Pleaseobserveandobeythesignstokeepcongestion toaminimumandallowsafepedestriantraffic.TheExhibitionprovidesroughly1,100parkingspaces.Parkingisonafirst-comebasis.Pleaseobeyparkingattendantsstationedthroughouttheparkingarea.

Gate1CampingGateisavehicleentry&exitgateGate2Re-Entry,GeneralAdmissionallday,ServiceVehicleaccessuntil10amonlyGate3GeneralAdmissionpedestrianonlyaccessGate4LivestockGateisavehicleexitgate

ON-SITE CAMPINGOn-site camping is available to exhibitorsandthegeneralpubliconafirst-comebasis.Allpersonscampingmustpurchasea4-daycamping pass in addition to the camp sitefee.Space is limited.AllCampersmustfilloutacampingapplication.Parkingandcampingareunderthecontrolof the Grounds and Camp Managers, andcampers must confine their vehicles andcampsite to thedesignatedareas.Violatorsmayhavetheirprivilegesrevoked.No vehicles to move on the grounds between 10am-6pm.FEE:$40/campingunit(taxincl.)CAMPING LOCATIONSPublic camping at south end of fairgrounds.4-H, Draft Horses, Rodeo and Light Horseseachhavetheirowndesignatedareas.

4-H(“4-H”onmap)DraftHorses(“A”onmap)LightHorses(“B”onmap)Rodeo(“A”onmap)

PLEASE KEEP IN MINDMinors (under the age of 19) must campwithguardianorparent.No overnight camping in the parking areas.No fires are permitted! Sani-stationlocatedatcitycentre,Hwy16andMainStreetandatCanadianTire.

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GRAND CHAMPIONCJFW-FMCentralMountainAirHawkairInteriorNews

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p.8 WelcomeMessages

WELCOME MESSAGESIt’sFairTime!OnbehalfofSmithersTownCouncilandourentirecommunity,it’smypleasuretowelcomeyouto the Bulkley Valley Exhibition, our valley’s largestandmostanticipatedannualevent.This year’s theme, “Going Hog Wild,” expresses theexuberantspiritof the fair.Whether it’s thecowboysriding bulls down at the rodeo, kids running fromridetorideatthemidway,ortheactualhogstryingtoescape theirownersoverat the4Hring, theFair isa

placetocutlooseenjoyafewdaysamongfriendsandneighbours.It’salsoachancetocelebrateourvalley’srichagriculturalheritage.Eachyear,dozensofvolunteersworktirelesslytomaketheFairasuccess.Ifyouseeoneofthemaroundthefairgrounds,pleasetakeamomenttothankthem.SeeyoudownattheFair!TaylorBachrach,Mayor

97yearsoftheBulkleyValleyFair!We’vecomealongwayinthattime,andagricultureisstillattheforefrontofourValleylifestyleandeconomy.Thisyear’stheme,“GoingHogWildatthe97thAnnualBVX!”,isagreatreminderforustoletloosealittleatthefair.Whetherit’s the great food, top quality entertainment, or themanyexcitingevents,thefairisagreatopportunitytoindulgealittleafterasummerofhardworkandplayintheforestsandfieldsofourbeautifulBulkleyValley.

It’sanexcitingtimeforouragriculturalcommunity,andthefairisalwaysagreatreminder of the wealth of local talent we are blessed with. The exhibits fromourcreativecommunityarealwaysahighlight, showcasingthe fantasticresultsachievedbyinnovativeuseofourlocalresources.Ahugethankstotheallofthevolunteerswhosemanyhoursoftirelesseffortkeeptheshowrolling,yearafteryear.Andtoalloftheparticipants,bestofluck,andhavefun!OnbehalfofCouncilandstaffoftheVillageofTelkwa,wehopeyouhaveafantastictimeatthefair,andlookforwardtoseeingyouthere!!Sincerely,MayorDarcyRepen,Telkwa

I am very happy to welcome all to the 97th BulkleyValley Exhibition. Agriculture has such a strongtraditionintheBulkleyValley,onethatIknowweallfeelproudof.Thefallfairisanopportunitytoembracethishistoryand celebrate our natural resources with friends andfamilyfromnearandafar.Whetheryoucometoenterthecompetitions,participatein4H,orenjoythemusic,rodeoorotherevents,thereissomethingforeveryone

attheBVFallFair.“GoingHogWild”isagreatthemeforthefunthatisahead!I look forward to enjoying a weekend at the fairgrounds with all of you andcongratulationstotheorganizersandvolunteersthatworksohardtomakethiseventasuccess.And on your behalf, I will continue to encourage the provincial government tosupport all those involved in the agriculture sector and to protect agriculturalland.Allthebest,DougDonaldson,MLA,Stikine

Darcy Repen

OnbehalfoftheVillageofHazelton,Iconveyawarmcountry welcome to everyone attending the 2016BulkleyValleyFallFair.Thisyear’stheme,“GoingHogWildatthe97thAnnualBVX”,promisestoshowcaseourbeautifulValley,ourfriendlypeopleandwhywechoosetolivehere.

IwishthebestoflucktoalleventparticipantsandaspecialthankstothemanyvolunteersfortheirtimeanddedicationtomakingthisyetanothersuccessfulFallFair!AliceMaitland,HazeltonMayor

OnbehalfoftheRegionalDistrictofBulkleyNechakoIwould like to take thisopportunity towelcomeyouto the 2016 annual Bulkley Valley Exhibition.. Thisyears theme going hog wild fits very well with theregional districts agricultural focus. The RegionalDistrict of Bulkley-Nechako Board of Directors hasrecently formed an Agriculture Committee in aneffort tosupportandbuildAgricultureopportunitiesthroughout the region and continue to promote

the sector in our area. Every year the Bulkley Valley Exhibition proves to be aspectaculareventthatcreatesstrongregionaltiesbygatheringanddisplayingthesuccessesofourregion,itspeople,theirproducts,livestock,craftsandincrediblehardworkandtalentsThankyoutoalltheindividualswhomakethiseventsuchasuccess..BillMiller,Chair,RegionalDistrictofBulkley-NechakoBill Miller

WELCOME TO THE 2016 FALL FAIR!TheMayorandCouncilwelcomeyoutothe2016SmithersFallFairandtoourcommunity.WhateverbringsyoutotheFair,whetheritistherides,thefood,thedisplaysortheanimals,itisourhopethatyouenjoyyourselfthoroughly.

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THANKSTOTHELOCALBCAmbulanceandParamedicsandJadeFirstAidwhoprovideuswithexcellentserviceduringourFairandRodeo.Thesededicatedfolksworkallweekendtoensurewehaveemergencyandmedicalservicesonsite.

Sponsors/FinancialSupporters/Partners/ThankYou’s

BULKLEY VALLEY EXHIBITION SPONSORS

GOING HOG WILD!!

SpECIAl THANKS TO OUR FAIRgROUND pARTNERSBulkleyValley4HDistrictCouncil

BulkleyValleyFolkMusicSociety

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016STARTING AT 7PM

THEME: “Going Hog Wild at the 97th BVX!”Entrance Fee:Adultsorclubs,$10.Children,freeEntry Deadline:Tuesday,August23,2016Judging: Takes place throughout the duration of the parade.Placing will be announced at the fair. Entry number must beprominentlydisplayedonthefrontleftsideofthefloat.

Recognition & Rosette forGeneral Categories

BestCommercialBestOrganizationBestOrganization-YouthBand/MarchingBestHorse-Drawn BestTractorBestCarorTruck–pre1969BestCarorTruck–pre1989

Youth CategoriesPrizesforallcategoriesBestYouthEntryBestYouthBicycle

Entry FormsDownloadentryformsfromwww.bvfair.caorpickupatRe/MaxBulkleyValley,Smithers,orattheBVXOffice.

DropoffentryformandpaymentRe/MaxBulkleyValley,Smithers.Thejudgingproceduresareforyourinformationonlyanddonotneedtobesentin.Furtherquestionsorconcerns?PleasecontactCharlieMcClaryat250.847.5999.Welookforwardtoseeingyourentry.

Parade RouteBegins at the traffic circle (Main St. at Alfred Ave.). The routetravelsupMainStreet,crossesHighway16,turnsleftonEighthAvenueandpastthehospital.TheparadedisbandsinthechurchparkinglotatthecornerofEighthAvenueandColumbiaDrive.

Parade starts: 7 pm at the traffic circle by the ProvincialGovernmentBuilding

Marshalling area:onRailwayAvenue,betweenthetrainstationandtheGovernmentBuilding,6:00–6:45pm.

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DIVISION A: LIVESTOCKShow Secretary: bvfair@telus.net/250.847.3816GENERAL RULES:

EntrieswillcloseAugust10,2016.All entries to include full payment and photocopies of registrations.Nolateentrieswillbeaccepted.Therewillbenoprizemoneyawardedunlesstheexhibitisworthyorotherwisemarketable.Ownersareresponsibletofeedandwatertheirown stock. Shavings will be provided. Note: Livestock owners are liable for damage or injury caused by their animals.BarnspacewillbeallocatedbytheBVExhibition.Allanimalsexhibitedshallbefreefromcontagiousorinfectiousdiseases.TheCommitteemayhaveanyanimalinspectedbyaVeterinarianpriortounloading.The Committee may order the removal from thegroundsorisolationofanyanimalconsideredbytheVeterinariantobecontagiousorinfectious.Exhibits may not be removed from barns until after 4 pm on Sunday.Allexhibitorsareencouragedtodecoratetheirstalls. Include information about the entriesand the exhibitor. Educating the public andpotential customers is very important in thepromotionofyourproductandcontributestothefair’sgoalsandobjectives.Decorationsmaynotberemoveduntilafter4pmonSunday.All livestock exhibitors are required to cleantheirstallsandpensbeforeleavingthegrounds.Norefundswillbeissuedwithoutaveterinariancertificate.LivestockshouldnotbeonthegroundsbeforeThursday, except by prior arrangement withdivisioncontact.Alllivestocktrailersandtrucksmustbeparkedoutsideofthegates.PrizemoneywillbemailedaftertheFair.Exhibitors must abide by all rules or prizemoneywillbeforfeited.Noanimalsallowedinthecampingareas.

WEIGHING TIMES(allanimalsmustbeweighed)ALLSHEEP:Thursday,1-3pm/OPENBEEF:Thursday,6-8pm/SWINE:Thursday,3-4pm/POULTRY&RABBITS:checkedinandcagedThursday,9am–12pmJUDGING TIMESTHURSDAY: 1 pmOpenCavyandRabbitclasses/5 pm Open Poultry classes / FRIDAY: 8:30 amOpenSheepclasses/1 pmOpenBeefShowbeginsSATURDAY: 9 amOpenBeefShowContinues /Swine11 amOpenDairyShow/SUNDAY: 10 am:JackpotYearlingHeifer,JackpotBullCalfA1: Beef CattleContact: CharlieMcClary250.877.1770Show Secretary: LoisTaylor250.847.3692Judge: TBAEntry fee: $15(allclasses)4-HmembersareeligiblePrize Money: 1st$70;2nd$60;3rd$50;4th$40;5th$30(unlessotherwiseindicated)Entry Deadline:August10th,2016FEATURE BREED 2016:SimmentalPrize Money for Feature Breed classes:1st$100,2nd$80,3rd$70,4th$60,5th$40RULES

Allcattlemustbeshownonahalter.Bulls over one year of age cannot be shownwithout either a ring in the nose or use of a

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humbug. Bulls over one year of age must behandledbyamaturehandler.All cattle must be tied with a safety rope inadditiontoahalter.AllanimalsmustdisplayCCIARFIDtags.Untaggedanimalswillnotbeallowedonthepremises.All animals exhibited in the classes ofregistered livestock must be registered inthe name of the exhibitor at closing date ofentries.Theanimal’sname,dateofbirth,andregistrationnumbermustbegivenontheentryform. Current-year animals do not requireregistration certificates but must be eligiblefor registration and properly identified. AllAngusentriesMUSTberegisteredatthetimeof judgingandproofof registrationprovided.Photocopies of registrations must be sent with entry forms.All animals exhibited must be weighed onThursdayattheprescribedtimes.If more than 20 head in any class, thecommittee may split class and pay out prizesoneachclass.All animals exhibited must be owned by theexhibitorortheexhibitor’sfamily.Allexhibitorsmusthaveanexhibitor’spass.4-HmembersenteringOpenClassesmustpayregularentryfees.Exhibitor must wear exhibit number andanimalinformation.Allclipping/groomingchutesarerestrictedtodesignatedareasonly.Angus Show animals are NOT to have anycolourproductsappliedtothem.Animals may not be tied to the ring fencing(insideoroutside)exceptforholdinguntilthenextclass.

15)New for 2016: RegisteredBeefCattleClass201;Penof32016Bullcalves.(Opentoallregisteredcalves)Entry fee: $50.00coversbothIndustry Judgedclass(201)andPeople’sChoiceclass(201a)Payout: Industry Judge: 1st $400; 2nd $200; 3rd$100People’s Choice:1st$150;2nd$100;3rd$50PenswillbesetupforPeople’sChoiceviewingand judging, Industry Judge Class will beshown in ring during the Beef show, Time tobedetermined.

A1a: Registered Beef CattleBREED CLASS: Ang – Angus (Registered) /Her – Hereford (Registered) / Lim – Limousin(Registered)/Cha–Charolais(Registered)/Sim–Simmental(Registered)/AOB–Allotherbreeds(Registered).Iftherearefewerthanthreebreeders(fromdifferentfarms)and10animalsinanybreed,theywillbeplacedinthe“Allotherbreeds”class.REGISTEREDCLASSES:101 Heifercalfborn2016111 Yearlingheiferborn2015CHAMPIONSHIP:Junior&Reserve,Ribbononly121 Female born 2014 with 2016 calf. To be

judgedasaunit.131 Femalebornpriorto2014with2016calfat

foot.Judgedasaunit.CHAMPIONSHIP:Senior&Reserve,Ribbononly141 Bullcalfborn2016151 YearlingBullborn2015CHAMPIONSHIP:Junior&Reserve,Ribbononly161 Bull: born between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2014

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171 Breeder’sHerd(Groupof4,bredbyexhibitor,bothsexesmustberepresented.)

181 Get of Sire (3 animals from the same sire,bothsexesrepresented.At leastoneanimalowned by exhibitor). Must be shown inpreviousclasses.

191 Progeny of Dam (2 animals, any sex). Musthavebeenshowninpreviousclasses.

201NEW:Penof32016bullcalves(tobejudgedbyIndustryJudgeduringregularBeefShow)and People’s Choice (Saturday between 2-5pm)Seerulesforentryfeeandpayouts.

SUPREME COW: The Grand Champion female(registered)fromeachbreedclasswillreturntotheringtobejudgedforoverallSupremeCow.TrophydonatedbyBulkley Valley Cattlemen(keeper).SUPREME BULL: The Grand Champion male(registered)fromeachbreedclasswillreturntotheringtobejudgedforoverallSupremeBull.Trophydonated by Quick Haven Angus (perpetual) &Storey’s Ranch Ltd–(keeper).A1b: Unregistered Beef Cattle(Allbreedstobeshowntogether)101 Heifercalfborn2016111 Yearlingheiferborn2015121 Female born 2014 with 2016 calf. To be

judgedasaunit. TROPHY:DonatedbyThompson Creek

Cattle Corp.131 Femalebornpriorto2014with2016calfat

foot.JudgedasaunitA1c: Junior Beef Class RULES: Exhibitorsmustbeunderageof21yearsin the calendar year. No requirement for JuniorAssociation membership, but animal(s) shownmustbeownedbytheJuniorortheJunior’sfamilyfarm.Ifmorethanoneanimalintheentry,anotherJuniormustassist. NEW Junior Beef Class: #151 Female with 2016calfatside,judgedasaunit.SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Noentryfee,butmustbeonanentryform.Nolateentriesaccepted.Opento4-Halso.

Showmanship:70%ConditionofExhibit:20%AppearanceofExhibit:10%

101 JuniorShowmanship(age10andunder)TrophyBuckle:Donated by Royal Bank

111 IntermediateShowmanship(age11-15)TrophyBuckle:Donated by Dallaine Ranch

121 SeniorShowmanship(age16-21)TrophyBuckle:Donated by Richardson Ranch

Next 4 classes: Entry fee: $5Prize money: 1st$30;2nd$20;3rd$10131 Heifercalfborn2016141 Heiferborn2015151 Female with 2016 calf at side, judged as a

unit161 Bestpairoffemaleanimals*** The BC Hereford Association is offering

a cash incentive to be split amongst exhibitors showing animals with Hereford Influence in Classes 131, 141, 151 & 161.

TROPHY: Donn Bruhjell Memorial (perpetual) Keeper donated by Bruhjell family (mostpointsfromjuniorbeefclasses131,141,161,andshowmanship)TROPHY: Joe Utz Memorial Trophy (perpetual)

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Keeper donated by Yellowhead Hereford Breeders (points from juniorshowmanship,and juniorbeefclasses131,141,and161forHerefordanimals)TROPHY: Vanderhoof & Districts Co-Op Class131TROPHY: Dallaine Ranch Class141TROPHY: Poplar Meadows Class161TROPHY: Class151(TBA)A1d: Open Beef Showmanship Class (Age 22+)ClassshownonSunday,August28Noentryfee,butmustbeonanentryform.Nolateentriesaccepted.Ribbonsonly.

Showmanship:70%/ConditionofExhibit:20%/AppearanceofExhibit:10%

A1f: Jackpot Yearling HeiferOpen to registered or commercial heifers. (ClassshownonSunday,August28)Entry fee: $25Prize Money: 1st40%;2nd25%;3rd15%;(20%proceedstowardsbeefshow)Judges: ThreelocalcommercialcattlemenA1g: Jackpot Bull CalfOpen to registered bull calves. (Class shown onSunday,August28)Entry fee: $25Entry Deadline: August10th,2016Prize Money: 1st40%;2nd25%;3rd15%;(20%proceedstowardsbeefshow)Judges: ThreelocalcommercialcattlemenSTALL DECORATING COMPETITION:Openforbeefonly.1st(perpetual)Harry Giddings Memorialtrophy.2ndto4thplaceRibbonsonly.PREMIER EXHIBITOR:Aggregatepointsbybreed.1st10pts;2nd7pts:3rd5pts;4th2ptsADDITIONAL BEEF CATTLE TROPHIES:

Angus Premier Exhibitor: George Shuhyta Memorial (Perpetual) BV Insurance Services(Keeper)Grand Champion Angus Female: Mike Vandermeulen Memorial (Perpetual), BV Insurance Services(Keeper)Grand Champion Angus Bull: Quick Haven Angus (Perpetual ) & Storey’s Ranch Ltd –(Keeper)HerefordPremierExhibitor:Brook Memorial (Perpetual)GrandChampionHerefordFemale:Lowell Davison Memorial(Perpetual)Limousin Premier Exhibitor: Sausage Factory (Perpetual)Grand Champion Limousin Male: Hilltop(Perpetual)Grand Champion Limousin Female: Nature’s Pantry(Perpetual)

Note: Breed-specific trophies are only awarded ifthebreedhasenoughentriesandbreederstohaveitsownshow.A2: Open Dairy Cattle Contact: JessicaCulleton250.877.8794Judge: TBAEntry fee: $15(allclasses)Entry Deadline: August10th,2016Prize Money: 1st$70,2nd$60,3rd$50Milking demonstrations TBA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday201 Open Showmanship with a Heifer

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221 Heifercalf231 YearlingHeifer CHAMPIONSHIP:Junior&Reserve(keeper)241 1stlactationmilkingcow251 Seniormilkingcow:2ndlactationandolderCHAMPIONSHIP:Senior&Reserve(keeper)SPONSORS: BV Dairymen, J+D Farmers Dairy Service Ltd, Mountain View Electric, Evelyn Mtn. View FarmsA3: Open GoatContact: RhondaStronks250.846.5535Duetolackofentriesinthepastseveralyearsweareunabletoofferouropengoatclassesthisyear.Checkoutthe4Hgoatprojectsin2016.A4: Open SheepContact:RhondaStronks250.846.5535Judge: JordanPawloski,Langley,BC Entry fee:$10/4-HeligibleEntry Deadline: August10th,2016Show: 8:30amFriday(inSheep/Goatring)Prize Money(unlessotherwisestated):1st$25,2nd$20,3rd$15.Ribbonsto5thplace.Ifonlyoneentryinclass,1stplaceribbonmaybeawardedbutonly2ndplacemoney.RULES:

AllsheepmusthaveCSIP/EID/RFIDtagsandthe#mustbelistedonentryform.All sheep must be free from Keds andcommunicablediseasesSheepMUSTbecheckedbeforeunloadingSheep must be on the Fairgrounds between1-4 pm Thursday. When arriving check withthedirector/assistantbeforeunloading.Class403-426MUSTfilloutanentryformandsubmitbydeadlineduetolimitedstalling.

CLASSES:401 Open Showmanship: No entry fee. Ribbons

only.Judgedfor:Showmanship:70%Conditionofexhibit:20%Appearanceofexhibit:10%

402 Junior Showmanship – under 9 years as ofJan.1. No entry fee. Ribbons. TROPHY andclasssponsoredbyDeer Ridge Farm.

403 Junior Class – Junior under 9 years. Mayshow any animal. MUST BE ON ENTRYFORM.Noentryfee.Ribbons.

TROPHYandclasssponsoredbyDeer Ridge FarmUnregistered: Farm ID & CSIP/EID/RFID tag # required on entry form404 Graderamlamb405 Gradeyearlingram406 Graderam,2yearsandoverRegistered: Registration and tattoo # required on entry form407 Ramlamb408 Yearlingram409 Ram,2yearsandoverCHAMPIONSHIP:Grand&ReserveRam(Top2fromeachclass)–RibbonsonlyUnregistered: Farm ID & CSIP/EID/RFID tag # required on entry form410 Ewelamb411 Yearlingewe412 Ewe,2yearsandoverCHAMPIONSHIP: Grand & Reserve Grade Ewe(top2 fromeachclass)RibbonsTROPHY:GrandChampionGradeEwe–Eljira SuffolksRegistered: Registration and tattoo # required

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on entry form 413 Ewelamb414 Yearlingewe415 Ewe,2yearsandoverCHAMPIONSHIP: Grand & Reserve RegisteredEwe(Toptwofromeachclass)–Ribbonsonly.SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP: Both GrandChampionEweswillreturntotheringtobejudgedforoverallSupremeEwe.Ribbon.TROPHY: SupremeChampionEwe–Kal Tire416 Ewewith2016lamb(s)atside.Judgedasaunit.

(Ewemustbeshowninapreviousclass.)417 ProgenyofDam(2animalsanysex,offspring

only).418 Penof3ewelambs419 Breeder’sFlock(Groupof4bredandowned

by the exhibitor, both sexes represented.Each animal previously exhibited in one oftheaboveclasses)

420 Marketlamb(4-HEligible)421 Penof3marketlambs(4-HEligible)GRAND CHALLENGE COMPETITIONA three-year class for females born in BC. Thesameanimalmustbeshownforthreeconsecutiveyears, starting as a lamb. Eartags will be theidentificationmethod.Pointswillbeawardedeachyearforplacings,withdoublepointsthethirdyear.Winner will be decided on total points for threeyears.Prizemoneywillbepaidto3placings,withall entry fees plus added money being split 60%,25%and15%.Entry fee$20.Additional prize money sponsored by: Dr. F. Strauss422 2016lamb423 2015lambshownasayearling424 2014lambshownasaewe,with2016lamb(s)

atside425 CostumeClass:Sheepandshowmandressed

inaspecifictheme.4-HGoatprojectselegible.Ribbonsonly.Entry fee:non-perishableitemforfoodbank.Tobebroughtatshowtime.

426 FleeceCompetitionRules: All fleeces must be in natural unwashed(beforeoraftershearing)condition.Allfleecesmustberolled.Excessmoisture,vegetationorotherforeignmatterwillbepenalized.Unsuitablefleeceswillbedisqualified.TaketoHallThursdayfordisplay.Prize:1st$15;2nd$10.Otherplacing,ribbonsonly.Entry fee: $5PREMIEREXHIBITOR:Aggregatepoints.(1st10pts;2nd7pts;3rd5pts;4th2pts.)Ribbon.Sponsoredby:Dr. F. StraussA5: Open Poultry, Waterfowl & PigeonsContact: ElroyCreswell250.846.9248Judge: TBAEntry fee: Poultry,Waterfowl:$1.50perentry.Pigeons:$1perentry.Entry Deadline:August10,2016RULES:

Allbirdsmustbeowned,notlessthan30dayspriortoshow,bytheexhibitor.All birds must be in good health and clean.Mustbefreeoflegmites.PoultryfeeddonatedbySmithers Feed Store.All exhibitors will be responsible for feedingandwateringtheirownexhibits.Anexhibitorcanentermorethanonebirdinaclassuptoamaximumofthree.Exhibitorscanprovidecontainers.Pigeonexhibitorsmustprovidetheirownfeed.

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Please specifybreedandvarietyinallclasses(foreducationalpurposes).For a list of Light and Heavy Breeds go towww.bvfair.ca/exhibition/prizebookAllpoultryMUSTremainintheircagesduringthefair.Dropoffbetween9amand12noonThursday.Allpoultrymustbecagedby12noon.Judging starts 5pm Thursday. Trophies andribbonstobehandedoutafterjudging.Nopoultrytoleaveshowareauntil4pmSunday.Allanimalsmustberemovedby6pmSunday.All pens must be cleaned before exhibitorleaves.

PRIZE MONEY:Poultry,Waterfowl:1st$10;2nd$5;3rd$3Pigeons:1st$3;2nd$2Poultry502&503:1st$20;2nd$10;3rd$5SponsoredbyDaybreak Farms (Terrace) Ltd.POULTRY:501 Chickenpullets,anytype,2birds502 Layinghen,light-5lbsandunder503 Layinghen,heavy504 CockerelorRooster,light-6lbsandunder505 CockerelorRooster,heavy506 Pair of standard size chickens (male and

female)507 PairofBantamchickens(maleandfemale)508 SingleBantammale509 SingleBantamfemale510 Mother and Young, any breed, any fowl

(youngtobemaximumof4weeksold)511 PairofTurkeys(maleandfemale)512 PairofPheasants(maleandfemale)513 PairofGuineaFowl(male&female)514 PairofQuail(maleandfemale)WATERFOWL:515 PairofDucks(maleandfemale)516 PairofGeese(maleandfemale)PIGEONS:517 PairFancy(maleandfemale)518 PairRacingHomer(maleandfemale)TROPHIES:BestHen:A-Z PlayhouseBestRooster:PRT Summit NurseryMost pointsClasses501–513.OTHERSPONSORS:Christina Johnstone,West Fraser Concrete, EJ Poultry VaRareities, Tim McCosker PhysiotherapyA6: Open Rabbits & Guinea PigsContact: TyBarker250.643.0131Judge: TBAEntry fee: $1.50perentryEntry Deadline: August10th2016Prizes: 1st$10;2nd$5;3rd$3RULES:

All rabbits and guinea pigs shown must beownedby theexhibitor,not less than30dayspriortoshow.Rabbitsandguineapigsmustbeingoodhealthandfreeofearmites.Rabbit feed donated by Smithers Feed Store (guineapigexhibitorsmustprovidetheirownfeed). Exhibitors are responsible for feedingandwateringtheirownexhibits.Anexhibitorcanentermorethanonerabbitorguineapiginaclass,uptoamaximumof3.Exhibitorscanprovidetheirowncontainers.Please specifybreedandvarietyinallclasses(foreducationalpurposes).

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CLASSES:601 Openrabbitjuniorshowmanship.Exhibitors

9yearsandunderlastDecember31.Noentryfee,ribbononly.

602 Openrabbitshowmanship(ages10andup).Noentryfee,ribbononly.

603 Juniorclassrabbit–Anyrabbit–Exhibitor9yearsandunderlastDecember31.Noentryfee,ribbononly.

Rabbits – Standard and Large Size:PUREBRED604 Buckover6months605 Doeover6months606 Buckunder6months607 Doeunder6months608 Doewithlitter(littermustbemin.6wks.)609 Penof3CROSSBRED610 Buckover6months611 Doeover6months612 Buckunder6months613 Doeunder6months614 Doewithlitter(littermustbemin.6wks.)615 Penof3Rabbits – Mini and Dwarf Size:PUREBRED616 Buckover6months617 Doeover6months618 Buckunder6months619 Doeunder6months620 Doewithlitter(littermustbemin.6wks.)621 Penof3CROSSBRED622 Buckover6months623 Doeover6months624 Buckunder6months625 Doeunder6months626 Doewithlitter(littermustbemin.6wks.)627 Penof3Guinea Pigs:628 Sow629 Boar630 SowwithlitterBestRabbitBuck: Bulkley Valley Home Centre Ltd. (Telkwa)BestRabbitDoe: McKnight VenturesOTHERSPONSORS:Christina Johnstone, PRT Summit Nursery, Ron Toews, West Fraser Concrete, Orkin Canada

A7: Open SwineContact: PaulaDieleman250.846.5305

ArleneHuisman250.847.4537Judge: JordanPawloski,Langley,BCEntry fee: $10(4-Heligible) Judge: JordanPawloski,Langley,BC

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Prize Money: 1st$25,2nd$20,3rd$15RULES: If only one entry in class, 1st place ribbon will beawardedbutonly2ndplacemoney.701 OpenShowmanship(Noentryfee,ribbonsonly)702 MarketHog703 YearlingGilt704 SowandLitter705 Penof3WeanerPigs(6-8wksold)SPONSORS: J. P. & Sons Ranch, Rick and Arlene Huisman, and Old Iron Farms & Apiary

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