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THE LITILEVILLE FAIR

% Muriel E. Boisseau

15 Kinnebrook Road

Chester, MA. 01011

THE LITTLEVILE FAIR NEEDS YOUR HELP

The Littleville Fair of Chester, MA. Needs help to put a new roof on the large

Building that has the food booth-exhibit hall-kitchen and dining hall in it. It has

been leaking for a lot of years and every year it gets a little worst. It has been

patched, sealed which has not helped. The nails just keep working out due to age.

2013-2014 a lot of repairs were done which were badly needed, such as painting,

new counter tops, faucet, covering on all the work areas in the food booth. In

Kitchen area an old counter and refrigerator (not working) was removed.

This spring a new kitchen faucet and back board was installed behind the double

sinks. A rotted beam was replaced under the kitchen area. A new ramp installed

to get into the dining hall. Buildings cleaned of rubbish. Grounds cleaned, over

grown brush cut and cleaned up. Rest rooms and some toilets replaced &

repaired.

Now it is time to fix the roof and due to the size of it we will need monetary help.

I will be getting 3 estimates as soon as we can get into the grounds to measure

the building. (The building measures 143') Estimate is $16,795.00. We have raised

half of the money and would like to thank all that helped .

Send check payable to :The Littleville Fair Building Fund-% Muriel Boisseau, 801

Pochassic Road, Westfield, MA. 01085 Phone-413-568-7133.

Watch us on Face Book for updates. Many, many thanks.

Members of

The western Massachusetts Fairs Association

The Massachusetts Agriculture Fairs Association

"'Officers 2015-2016"'

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Charlie Hunter

Cathie Brown

Jody Schmider

Muriel Boisseau Secretary

Horse Pulls Oxen Pulls

Truck Pulls

Exhibit Hall

Rabbit & Poultry

Sheep Show Dairy & Beef Cattle Goat Show Concession & Vendors

(rafters

Gates Grounds & Maintenance Fair Food Booth Fair Dining Hall

Restrooms

Electrician

Sound Equipment

Contact: 413-667-3279

Fairgrounds: 413-667-3193

Directors: Mike Carpenter Gina Henrichon

Corky Carpenter Carol Hart Alicia Lord

Attendants Mary Beth & Kip Porter Josh Porter

Randy & Paul LaPointe, Moe & Ted Boisseau

Muriel Boisseau/and a judge

Rachel Gordon, Gary & Gina Henrichon

Fair Association Gina Henrichon & Sonny Lafond Shelia Litchfield

Charlie Hunter/Cathie Brown

Alicia Lord Jody Schmider

Bob Henrichon, Bill Hart & Dick Boisseau Carol Hart, Cathie Brown, Charlie Hunter

Cathie Brown, Gary & Gina Henrichon, Charlie Hunter

Fair Association

Mike Carpenter

Kim Dresser

***DEDICATION***

The Littleville Fair Premium

Book for the year of 2016 is

Dedicated to

JAN ET MOLLISON 1947-2016

A Special THANK YOU to all

that supported our efforts

in 2015 By attending the Fair.

94rd Annual Littleville Fair

15 Kinnebrook Road, Chester, MA. August 5-6-7, 2016

General Admission : $7.00 adult "" 12 years and under free. Gates open on Friday at 4:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 AM .

***All weekend Activities*** Exhibit Hall-Rabbits & Poultry-Fair Food Booth - Crafters & Vendors-Games -­Carnival Food- Entertainment-Raffles-Children's entertainment and more! Linda Burns-Folk Music and open microphone all weekend - come join the fun

***Friday Special Events*** 5:00 PM**Two classes of Oxen Draws

6:00 PM**Lawn & Garden Tractor/ Home-Made Tractor Pulls 4:00-9:00 PM * *Folk Music with Linda Burns

50/50 Raffle Linda Bum's open microphone - join the fun

* * *Saturday Special Events*** 7:00 AM Breakfast at the Food Booth

10:00 AM** Four Classes of Oxen Draws and 10:00 AM Youth Ox draw 16 & under* oxen 1600# & under

11:00 AM**Youth Dairy & Beef Cattle Show 12:30** Spaghetti and Meat Balls

Music of Linda Burns and Company open microphone 1:00-5:00 pm**Melha Shriners Clowns

1:00 PM** Youth Sheep Show 1:00-2:00 PM * * Pioneer Valley Fiddlers

11:00 AM-1 :00 PM * *Stone Boat Truck Pulls Goat Show (Time to be announced)

50/50 Raffle ***Sunday Special Events***

All Day Linda Burns open microphone 11:30 AM * *Turkey Dinner in the Dining Hall

10:00 AM **Two Classes of Horse Pulls

50/50 Raffle 3:00 PM**Drawing for the Winners of Special Raffles

**Schedule Subject to Change. More Events May Be Added**

**GENERAL FAIR RULES AND REGULATIONS**

1. All entries, including exhibit hall must be received no later than July 31. Exhibit hall entries will Not be received during Judging t ime. Please read the rules fo r each individual department and Feel free to contact department superintendent s with any questions you might have.

2. Exh ibit hall entr ies must be set up by Thursday between noon and eight (8) PM, and on Friday, between 8 and 10 AM. Hall exhibits must remain until 4 pm on Sunday. Poultry. rabbits, And other livestock will only be accepted and released during the times stated in each departr.,ent of the premium book. PLEASE READ THE RULES OF EACH DEPARTMENT CAREFULLY.

EXHIBIT HALL ITEMS THAT ARE LISTED BUT MISSING. THE EXHIBITOR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

3. Youth may only enter in adult classes in the Exhibit Hall if there is no class for t heir age group. Youth Dairy and Beef cattle and Sheep exhibitors may show in both youth and adult classes. 4. Entries failing to comply w ith the premium list requirements will be disqualified. All perishables must be replaced when necessary. Hall exhibits must not have been shown at the Littleville Fair in the past.

5. Placements will be awarded on the basis of the quality of the exhibit. The decision of the judges w ill be final. The fair committee, judges or management, reserves the right to refuse any or all exhibits they feel are undesirable. Exhibits not properly entered w ill not be accepted. 6. Youth exhibits are for currently unmarried boys and girls, ages 9-19, as of Jan. 1•1 of t he current year. Children under 9 years of age may enter in special categories. Please see specific department for details.

7. New classes may be added and judged provided there are 3 or more entries. More placements maybe added in livestock classes if deemed necessary by a ruling of the judge and fair official. 8. Exhibitors may take only one (1) entry in a given class. Livestock, poultry, rabbits and draft are excluded. 9. A person shall not offer for exhibit any item not prepared or produced by him/herself. Adlllt live Stock must have been owned by the exhibitor for at least 30 days prior to the show. Youth livestock must have been owned by April 1•t, except for Jr. calves, which may have been owned as of May 1•t_ 10. All products, including jams and jellies, shall be sealed by processing. Open kett le or hot water bath should be used for fruits and pressure for vegetables. 11. The Fair Association, its officers, directors, members and volunteers will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibits, person or property, or for any injury to any person or animal. 12. All entries and changes must be on record in the secretary's office to receive premiums. All signed "statement of ownership" documents from all teams competing in draft classes must be received by the secretary before premiums will be paid. 13. All livestock exhibitors must dress appropriately. See specific dress codes for each department. 14. All exhibitors and patrons must wear shoes at all times on the fairground. NO BARE FEET! !!

15. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS. Any patron or exhibitor t hat is found to be intoxicated or in possession of alcohol will be asked to leave immediately. Exhibitors that are in violation will have their entries disqualified and their premiums will be forfeited. 16. Decisions of the Fair officials will be final. 17. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS. Medical assistance dogs are t he only exception.

Massachusetts Fairs Association Rules Governing " Pulling Contests"

Approved by: Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources Bureau of Fairs - March 2012

Rules prefixed O apply to Oxen Only. Rules prefixed H applies to Horses Only

Rules prefixed P apply to Ponies Only. All other rules apply equally to Oxen, Horses and Ponies.

1. The fairs pulling events committee shall be charged with promulgating and enforcing all rules

and guidelines pertaining to pulling events in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The

committee shall consist of two members representing the Mass. Department of Agricultural

Resources, the Mass Society for prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Mass Fairs Association, Pull Superintendent, Pull Judges, Pony Pull Association, Horse Pull Association and the Oxen Pull Association.

2. There shall be a fair superintendent and up to three judges in charge at all drawing contests.

They shall be vested with the authority to disqualify any team or driver for any cause that in

their judgement might be detrimental to the best interest to the public, animals, or the

organization conducting the contest. An official will be designated to determine the proper use

of the reigns, whip or goad stick. The sole responsibility of 1 judge is to just JUDGE THE CLASS and ensure compliance with the rules and regulations.

3. The judges and superintendent shall be qualified in stone boat contests and have full jurisdiction to decide the weight of the load at any time and to decide anything relative to the actual

drawing.

4. Any individual, firm or corporation found guilty of administering drugs, which may affect the

conduct, actions, endurance, strength, speed or performance of any animal competing in any pulling competition within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shall forfeit all prize money won that day. First offence would consist of a $500.00 fine and a 30-day suspension to be served May 15-0ctober 30. Second offence will result in a $1000.00 fine and 1-year suspension; a third

offence will result in the teamster being barred for life. (All fines payable to the Mass. Fairs

Association and mailed to George Dole, 72 Anderson Road, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.) Any

teamster who refuses to assist the vet in testing any animal, or refuses to have an animal tested, will be guilt of a first offence drug violation, punishable by a $500.00 fine and a 30-day suspension to be served May 15-0ctober 30.

5. Any owner and/or teamster who has been convicted or found in violation of any other state's

statute relating to the use of drugs or stimulants, or other animal statute shall be barred from

participation in any contest, in this state, for the period prescribed by that state. All testing will be done before the first load or after the last load.

6. Any team disqualified by an agent of the Human Society appointed under Chapter 22C, Section 57, of the M.G.L. shall be taken out of the contest immediately. Before any team is taken out,

there should be consultation among the Humane Society, superintendent and judges, and may

be announced to the public by the judges.

7. All participants will be properly dressed. Any exhibitor, judge or superintendent who has been

drinking alcoholic beverages will be disqualified from the contest and removed from the pull ing area. Breathalyzers may be used at pulling events to determine if and not you will be able to pull

until the fines are paid. (All fines are payable to the Mass. Fairs Association and mailed to George Dole, 72 Anderson Road, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.)

8. Sores and abrasions caused or likely to be irritated by the bearing surface of harne.sses or yokes

will deem the animal unfit for use in the contest, decision to be made by superintendent or

judges. Any lame animal will not be allowed to pull. Lameness, mechanical in nature and that

doesn't cause pain or suffering, as certified by a licensed veterinarian on a health certificate dated within the previous twelve months, will be allowed to pull.

9. Teams deemed uncontrollable or teamsters losing control, that go beyond the defined pit area, will be immediately disqualified by the superintendent or judges and removed from the contest

if individual has been drinking. The drinking of alcoholic beverages in and around the ring is

prohibited. Any foul or abusive language to the public or anyone connected with the draw, by

the driver or his helpers will cause the driver and team to be disqualified immediately. First

offence may result in fines up to $250.00 and a 2-week suspension; second offence may result in a 1-year suspension and fines up to $1000.00; third offence teamster will be barred for life. Anyone disputing the decision of the judges will be immediately disqualified and fined $100.00.

If the teamster is fined, the teamster will. Each fair will mark a defined pit area and make it

known at the driver's meeting prior to each class. In addition, any driver that pulls the load

beyond the defined pit area will be penalized-1st offence will be loss of that hitch; 2nd offence is

disqualification for the day and forfeit of the entire days premium.

10. HP - All horses and ponies to compete in contest, other than Free-For-All teams, shall be weighed in no earlier than three hours before competition. Check weighing will be permitted

before the three-hour period prior to the first class. Horses must wear halters while on the

scale. All horse and ponies will be weighed in the presence of a delegate appointed by the fair,

organization or person who is conducting the contest. The delegate shall present weigh-bill to

the teamster, a copy of which is to be kept by said delegate, certifying that the horse or ponies name and description as certified by a negative Coggins certificate, the exact time of weighing. The scale shall be balanced with a person standing on it, this person shall hold all horses or

ponies. The person holding horses or ponies shall be appointed by the delegate if he/she is

unable to do this himself /herself. The delegate must sign the weighing certificate. It is the

judge's discretion of whether animals can be weighed with or without himself/herself. The

delegate must sign the weighing certificate. It is the judge's discretion of whether animals can be weighed with or without blanket coverage.

11. 0 -All Oxen will be weighed in front of the sponsoring delegate; all weight classes shall be

under 24001bs, 24001bs-28001bs, 280llbs-32001bs, over 3200lbs and Free-For-All.

12. 0 - All weight classes will increase by lOOlbs for the Labor Day Weekend events and remain

until the end of the season. H -All weight classes will be increased by 1% for the Labor Day

Weekend events and remain until the end of the season.

13. P -All owners/ponies must have proof of measuring by the N.E. Draft Pony Association to pull in

a contest. All weight classes shall be under 12001bs, 12001bs-1400lbs, 1401-18001bs and over.

14. H - Horse weight classes; 1 day events - 30001bs and under, 30011bs-33001bs, 33011bs-36001bs;

Free-For-All. 2 day events weights will be at the discretion of the fair.

15. HPO - Once a team has been weighed in, there will be no switching of horses, ponies or oxen. Split owner teams will be allowed to compete for premiums. Any claimed owner must remain

with the horses, ponies or oxen for the duration of the contest.

16. HPO - Starting load: Maximum load of 40001bs. for all weight classes and SOOOlbs. Free-For-All classes. Added loads in each class at the discretion of the judges depending on the type of pit. At no time after weight has been increased, may it be decreased.

17. Pulling positions to be determined by the drawing of numbers just before the start of each class.

18. All teamsters to compete in a contest shall have their teams ready at the publ ished time and

MUST attend driver meetings. All classes will close at the completion of the first heat of each class.

19. There shall be a time limit of five (5) minutes. Time will be taken out while the boat is positioned for the next hitch. The time will be kept by an announcer, or appointed time keeper.

20. Method of Pull: Three hitches with a 5-minute time limit. The boat to be pulled back to the

starting pin after each hitch. There will be no heading of horses. Teams to be driven by one

teamster only. Starting point of the boat shall be properly marked to indicate same starting point for all loads. The distance of each pull will be measured from the center of the boat to the most recent pin. All pullers may have the option to have a 5-hitches from the pin while staying

hooked to the boat, within a 5-minute time limit. At no time should the boat begin at 72" or

more from the pin. Teamster may request that the boat be sent back to pin. 5 HITCH PULLS

MUST BE PUBLICLY PRE-ADVERTISED PRIOR TO THAT DAY.

21. P - Use of reins is prohibited for any purpose other than to guide the team. Hats and hands on

the hindquarters only. Hands must be in sight at all times.

22. H - One inch or more constitutes a hitch. 0 - Two inches or more constitutes a hitch.

23. P - Three inches or more constitutes a hitch.

24. Breakdown: An actual separation, braking or bending of equipment shall constitute a

Breakdown. In the event the teamster and/or owner wishes credit for the distance the boat

moved before breakage, it would be considered a hitch.

25. Over The Rail: If an animal's foot strikes dirt outside the rai l, it constitutes a hitch with no-credit for the distance pulled. Teams must remain within the rail while hitched to the boat. Teams

must be unhooked from the boat if they step over the rail.

26. Any team deliberately driven over the rail will be disqualified from the contest.

27. All teams shall remain in the ring at all times, until the class is completed or unless excused by the judge.

28. In case of a tie on longest distance, the second longest distance already pulled will take

the top placing.

29. Changing Teamsters: No teamster may be charged after pulling the first load in any class except

in an emergency, then only when permitted by the judge.

30. HP - Interference of evener men. No assistance other than hitching. Evener men Will NOT go

ahead of evener, and are to remain silent and do no waving of arms while a team is being set up to be hitched to the load.

31. 0 - Hitchers will not be allowed to twist tails or use the chain or any other device to stimulate

the cattle. They cannot carry anything in their hands but the chain to hitch the cattle. They then

shall stand back of the boat at a distance prescribed by the judge.

32. Classes shall be as publicized in Premium Booklet or by Fair/Pub

33. 0 -A twisted whip with a braided lash or a goad stick may be used in the pit or on the

fairgrounds. The goad stick must not be over 4ft. long and must not exceed Yz inch diameter on

the small end. The goad stick may be taped with tape, but not weighted. The goad stick shall have no brad in it. Plastic goad sticks may be used, but must be wrapped with black tape. Any

driver causing a welt, swelling or drawing blood with the whip or goad stick will be fined

$1000.00 per infraction. Second offenses may include suspension.

34. O - A twisted whip or goad stick shall only be used to guide the oxen outside of the pit area. The

whip or goad stick may be used lightly to place the oxen, after being hitched to the boat. Then the oxen may be touched once only to start the boat and once only when the boat in in motion. 2 HITS ONLY TO ANIMAL OR YOKE. There will be NO RUNNING of teams within the ring and pit

areas. No use of butt end of whip or goad stick will be allowed.

35. 0 - The chain shall not be hitched to the boat while it is under, around or in front of the oxen's

legs. (Only when the chain is between the animals.)

36. 0 - No driver shall strike the ox in the face except to guide the animal with an open hand. The

goad stick or whip may be used lightly in the area of the animal's ears and horns for the steering of the animals only. No use of hands as a twitch on the nose, or in the nostrils.

37. The only persons allowed in the pit and ring areas are fa ir officials, drivers, the person hitching

the boat, agents of Humane Society appointed under chapter 22C, section 57, M.G.L. And the

Bureau of Fairs Inspections, only pertinent personnel allowed and at the discretion of the

judges.

38. 0 -All calves over the age of twelve (12) months must be castrated to show or enter any class.

39. 0 -Age of oxen and steers should be judged as of day event.

40. H - The number of times a horse draws will be left up to the discretion of the fair.

41. OHP - No animals will be blindfolded.

42. H - In horse pulls the use of the reins as a whip is prohibited. The light use of the reins on entry

to the pit and while the team is making its draw, will be limited to that area from the root of the tail to the bottom of the round. IN A SIDE ARM MOTION ONLY. Hands must be in sights at all times. The use of the reins after the boat has stopped or any place on the grounds is prohibited.

Lines must be doubled. Reins may be aped together only if no wider than the width of your hand

with a single wrapping of tape.

43. The pit area will be covered the day before the draw, when possible.

44. Participating in pulling events within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been determined to be a privilege and not a right. Participating in these events are discretionary.

Individuals are only permitted to enter the contests if the judges, superintendents and fairs deem it advisable. Individuals who blatantly disregard these rules and regulations and place

animals or the public at risk will not be allowed entry to these family events.

45. If an incident should arise and warrants a hearing, a majority of the Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs Associations Pulling Events Committee can make a decision pertaining to, disciplinary action. Any infractions are to be made known to the offending party by certified mail within 30

days of the infraction. The offending party has the right to either pay the fine or appeal the

decision within 30 days of receipt of notification. Failure to acknowledge notification will result

in suspension from all pulling events until the fine(s) have been paid, or the decision of the

Committee has been revoked.

46. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP - The signature on said form verifies the I have read, understood

and agree to abide by The Massachusetts Fa irs Association Rules Governing Pulling Contests and

that the judge(s) decision in these competitions are FINAL.

47. Any variation of these rules shall be in the spirit of aforesaid rules and at the discretion of the

judges.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRACULTURAL RESOURSES/FAIRS

In addition to complying with all laws and regulations governing animal health issues (M.G.L. C. 129;

14D, 14E, 44 and 330 CMR 4.03,4.07,16.03), all fairs must adopt and enforce the following rules for governance of the fair:

2016 Fairs - Animal Health Rules

NO animal will be admitted to the fairgrounds unless it meets the requirements below. NO animal is to

be unloaded or enter a barn or tie-out stall until the animal and its paperwork have been inspected and approved for entry.

A. General Rules for All Animals

1. All animals must be in proper physical condition, be properly identified and free of visual

evidence of infectious, contagious or parasitic disease at time of arrival. Specific diseases

and conditions which will disqualify an animal for entry are identified for each species in the following sections of the rules. Animals of any species with open or draining wounds will not be approved for entry.

2. Evidence of infectious, contagious or parasitic disease or failure to produce the necessary

documents for health certification, vaccination or testing will result in the animal's rejection for entry. THE INSPECTORS DECISION IS FINAL.

3. All livestock must have proper ID, official metal ear tag, tattoo, scrapie tag for goats and sheep, registration or microchip. For animals identified by microchip, readers must be available to the Inspectors.

4. Health Certificates - All animals entering a Massachusetts fairground from out of state must

be accompanied by a valid health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian certifying

that the animals are clinically free of infectious or contagious disease and exposure from

such disease. Documents of health certification must be written on relevant state or federal health forms only. In-State animals may be accompanied by a certificate of examination on a

veterinarian's letterhead stationary which clearly identifies the contact information for the

veterinarian signing the certification. All animals on the certificate must be individually

identified. Certificates written on plain paper are not acceptable. All Health Certificates must

be dated January 1, 2016 or later. These documents will be accepted for the entire fair

season in Massachusetts. These certificates must be available upon request to fair inspectors.

5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH SPECIES ARE LISTED BELOW. B. Cattle

1. TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from TB-Accredited and Brucellosis­

Free States and in-state animals. Current brucellosis and TB status in the exhibitor's state can be obtained from the state veterinarian's office in each state/ If the exhibitor's state is no TB-Accredited or Brucellosis-Free, then the exhibitor must call the Massachusetts

Division of Animal Health for entry requirements (617-626-1795). All animals must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: foot rot, mange, pink-eye, ringworm, warts, cow-pox and open or draining wounds.

2. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all cattle be currently vaccinated for

rabies.

C. Poultry

1. No poultry will be admitted to a fairground until it has been individually inspected. 2. All poultry must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases: infectious bronchitis,

coryza, pollorum-typhoid, fowl-pox, external parasites and laryngotracheitis.

3. Each bird must be accompanied by written proof (ID Card or Test Report) that the breeding

flock was blood-tested negative for pullorun-typhoid within one year prior to entry date.

4. Birds from quarantined states will not be permitted entry.

5. All birds over 16 weeks of age as of January 1,2014 shall be individually leg banded with a state leg band. This includes out of state exhibitors.

6. No bird vaccinated for laryngotracheitis within thirty (30} Days of the fair will be admitted. D. Goats

1. TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from TB-Accredited and Brucellosis­

Free States and in-state animals.

2. All goats and kids presented, regardless of age, must be individually listed and identified on the health certificate. All goats must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and

conditions: foot-rot, mange, pink-eye, ringworm, warts, pox and open or draining wounds.

All goats must also be free of sore mouth and scrapie exposure.

3. Based on the Federal Scrapie Eradication Program (FSEP), goats and sheep of any age or sex

brought to show or exhibition from either out of state or within state must process a USDA

approved individual identification tag, tattoo, or electronic implant consistent with the

requirements of the FSEP and the Massachusetts Emergency Order 1-AH0-06. Information on approved tags, tattoos and electronic implants is available from the USDA-APHIS office in Sutton, MA at 508-363-2290.

E. Camelids (Llamas, Alpacas, etc.)

1. TB and Brucellosis testing is not required for animals from TB-Accredited and Brucellosis­

Free States and in-state animals. Current Brucellosis and TB Status in the exhibitor's state can be obtained from the state veterinarian's office in each state. If the exhibitor's state is not TB-Accredited or Brucellosis-Free, then the exhibitor must call the Massachusetts

Division of Animal Health for entry requirements (617-626-1795).

2. All Camelids originating from outside the Commonwealth are required to be tested for Blue

Tongue. Exception: Animals from a USDA declared "Low Incident State" are exempt. Note:

New England and New York are low incident states. 3. All animals must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: foot­

rot, mange, pink-eye, ringworm, warts, pox and open or draining wounds. F. Swine

1. All swine must be identified by an official ear tag or registration .

2. Swine must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: erysipelas,

atrophic rhinitis, mange, and open or draining wounds.

3. No person shall import into Massachusetts from outside the state any swine which have been pseudorabies vaccinated. M.G.L. c. 129; 14E.

4. No person shall import into Massachusetts swine from Stage I to Stage II Pseuoorabies

States.

5. All swine shall originate from qualified pseudorabies-free herds, or monitored herds in

qualified pseudorabies free States only. The pseudo rabies status of the exhibitor's state can be obtained from the state veterinarian's office in each state.

G. Sheep

1. No sheep will be allowed entry from flocks in which Scrapie has been diagnosed or in which

animals are under surveillance for Scrapie during the previous eighteen months. Based on

the Federal Scrapie Eradication Program (FSEP) and the Massachusetts Emergency Order 1-

AH0-06, sheep of any age or sex brought to show or exhibition from either out of state or

within the state must possess a USDA approved individual identification tag, tattoo, or electronic implants is available from the USDA APHIS office in Sutton, MA at 508-363-2290.

2. No sheep will be permitted for entry from flocks in which Soremouth has existed or in which

Soremouth Vaccine has been administered in the previous sixty (60) days.

3. Sheep must be free from visual evidence of foot rot, pink-eye, ringworm, and open and

draining wounds.

4. While not required, it is strongly recommended that sheep be currently vaccinated against rabies.

H. Equine

1. All equines entering a Massachusetts fairground must have a valid health certificate.

2. All equines must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases and conditions: mange,

ringworm, soring, strangles, and open or draining wounds.

3. All equines originating from within and outside of the Commonwealth must have a negative

USDA-approved EIA test (i.e., Coggins test or ELISA test) dated within twelve months of entry.

4. While not required, it is strongly recommended that all equines be vaccinated for rabies,

tetanus and EEE and WNV within one year of the fair.

I. Rabbits

1. Rabbits must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases: snuffles, wet tail, skin and ear infections.

J. Dogs and Cats

1. All dogs and cats must be free of visual evidence of the following diseases: kennel cough,

distemper, hepatitis, parvo, ringworm and mange.

2. All Massachusetts Dogs and Cats and those originating from out of this State must have a

valid and current vaccination certificate for rabies.

All petting zoos are required to have a USDA Exhibitor's License and Valid Health Certificates.

4X4 Truck Pull -Saturday 11:00 AM-Entry Fee $20.00 per pull

Measuring of Hitch 10:00 AM

Superintendent: Paul LaPointe 413-244-7412

ONLY THE PIT CREW IS TO BE INSIDE THE PIT OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALITIED.

The driver gets t he gate fee ($7.00) deducted from $20.00 fee fo r the 1 st pull .

Prize money depends on number of entries.

1. 5800 lbs 6500 lbs

The Superintendent and Fai r Officials reserve the r ight to add classes if deemed necessary.

OX DRAW-FRIDAY 5:00 PM-Scales open at 2:00 PM.

Superintendent: Josh Porter 413-348-5767

Friday's weight will hold over t o Sat urday's draws. Current MA Fairs pu lling

rules will be fo llowed. See Animal Health Regulations.

Premiums: The number of places paid depends on the number of teams competing. For example, if only 4 teams pull, only four (4) places will be

awarded

1st - $50 2nd_$40 3rd_$35 4th_$30 5th_$25 5th_$20 i h-$15 gth_$10

1. 1600 lbs 2. 2000 lbs

OX DRAWS-DEPARTMENT lOC-SATURDAY 9:00 AM-SCALES OPEN AT 7:00 AM.

Current MA fa irs Pulling Rules wi ll be fo llowed. See Animal Health Regulations. All Oxen must

stay on t he ground unt il 6:00 PM. Only oxen coming in for Saturday's draws need to be

weighted today. The Fair will pay 3 of the 4 classes on Saturday. The Pullers will take care of one (1) class.

C lass C: l st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6rH ih gth

1. 2400 1bs $60 $45 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $15 2. 2800 1bs $70 $55 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15

3. Youth 4. 3200lbs $80 $65 $50 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 5. FREE FOR ALL $125 $95 $75 $55 $40 $30 $20 $15

Horse Pulls - Department lOA - Sunday 12:00 noon - Scales open at 9AM

Current MA. Fairs Pulling Rules will be followed. See Animal Health Regulations. The number of places paid will depend on the number of teams competing. For example, if only four {4} teams pull, only four {4} places will be awarded.

Superintendent: Kip Porter 413-238-5948

1. Under 3300 $125 $105 $90 $80 $70 2. Over 3300 $125 $105 $90 $80 $70 3. Free For All-Will depend on amount of teams.

$50 $40 $50 $40

Rabbits and Poultry - Dept 6

$30 $30

Send Entries To: Littleville Fair Assoc., 15 Kinnebrook Rd., Chester, MA. 01011

Entries must be received by July 29st, due to limited space, the Superintendent reserves the right to limit the number of entries per exhibitor, If needed. Rabbits and poultry will be accepted on Friday between 9:00 AM and 7:00PM.They must remain on the grounds until Sunday at 5:00 PM. Exhibitors must supply suitable food and water dishes. All Poultry must be blood tested by the state of Massachusetts and valid proof must be present before birds are unloaded from your vehicle. The Superintendent reserves the right to refuse and send home any anima ls or birds showing signs of illness or disease. Adults and Youth will be competing together in Rabbit and Poultry Departments.

RABBITS OR POULTRY CANNOT BE SOLD AT THE FAIR.

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Rabbits & Poultry Continued

**Please specify Standard or Bantam Poultry on Entry Form** Class A: Premiums: 1st -$3.00 2nd -$2.50 3rd - $2.00 4th_ $1.50

l .Cock 2. Hen 3. Cockerel 4. Pullet 5. Single Duck 6. Single Goose 7. Single Turkey 8. Single Guinea Fowl

9. Production Hen 10. Production Pullet 11. Meat Type Male

12. Meat Type Female.

Class B: Premiums:

13. Old pair Chickens

16. Pair of Geese

Class C: Premiums:

1st - #3.50 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.50 4th - $2.00

14. Young pair Chickens 15. Pair Ducks

17. Pair of Turkeys 18. Pair of Guinea Fowl

1st_ $3.75 2nd_ $3.00 3rd_ $2.75 4th_ $2.00

19. Old trio of Chickens 20. Young Trio of Chickens 21.- Trio of Ducks

22. Trio of Geese 23. Trio of Turkeys 24.- Trio of Guinea Hens

RABBITS **Please include breed, variety, Class and Sex of each animal**

Class D: Premiums: 1st - $3.00 2nd_ $2.50 3rd_ $2.00 4th_ $1.50

1. Senior Buck 2. Senior Doe 3. Intermediate Buck 4. Intermediate Doe 5. Junior Buck 6. Junior Doe 7. Pet Class (Specify Buck or Doe)

8. Pet Class - For Exhibitor 8 years of age and under. (Specify Buck or Doe)

Class E: 1st_ $3.75 2nd_ $3.00 3rd_ $2.75 4th_ $2.00

9. Pen of 3 Bucks 10. Pen of 3 Does

Adult and Youth Sheep Show - Department 102

Judging Starts at 1:00pm Saturday/ Youth Classes First, Followed by Adults

Send Entries to: Littleville Fair Association, 15 KinneBrook Road, Chester, MA 01011

Questions: 413-667-3279

* Please Specify Youth or Adult on Entry Form

*Adult Entry Fee - $1.00 Per Animal

(Youth may show in the Adult Show if $1.00 per animal entry fee is paid)

Sheep will only be received on Friday night, between 6PM and 9PM, and Saturday morning between

10AM and NOON. All sheep must stay on the grounds until 5PM. See Animal Health Regulations. All

animals must be registered and papers must be shown before unloading. All sheep must be unloaded

and penned to qualify for premiums. Age of animals to be figured as of September 1. All sheep to be

sheared by January 1. All market lambs to be sheared by July 1. Exhibitors must supply their own

bedding. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their own pens before leaving the grounds, otherwise

premiums will be forfeited. Exhibitors must be in proper dress for the show (solid color pants or jeans

with no holes and a shirt appropriate for showing). No exhibitors will be allowed more than 2 entries per

class, per breed. No more than 2 breeds per exhibitor. See General Fair Rules. Youth classes are for

exhibitors age 19 years or younger as of January 1st of the current year.

Classes: A-Cheviot C - Corriedale D - Dorset E - Hampshire G - Shropshire

H - Southdown I -Suffolk J - Montdale M - Market K-Tunis L - Other

Other breeds, fleece and meat classes will be made if there are 3 or more exhibitors. Ram and Ewe

classes will split as follows: January 1- Corriedale, Dorset, Hampshire and Suffolk; February 1-

Southdown;

Premiums: pt - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd - $6.00 4th - $4.00

Rams:

1. Yearling Ram Lamb - 1 year & under 2 years

2. Senior Ram Lamb

3. Junior Ram Lamb

4. Pair of Ram Lambs - 1 Owner

Ewes:

5. Yearling Ewe Lamb - 1 year & under 2 years

6. Pair of Yearling Ewe Lambs- 1 Owner

7. Senior Ewe Lamb

8. Junior Ewe Lamb 9. Pair of Ewe Lambs -1 Owner

Groups: All animals must have been shown in a previous class. 1 entry per class, per breed, per

exh ibitor.

Premiums: p t - $12.00 2nd - $10.00 3rd - $8.00 4th - $6.00

10. Exhibitors Flock- Ram of Any Age, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs.

11. Breeders Flock- Yearling or Ram Lamb, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs/ Bred and Owned by

Exhibitor

12. Get of Sire - 4 Animals

13. Pen of 3 - 3 Lambs bred and owned by Exhibitor

Market Lambs - Premiums: 5th - $3.00

14. Light Market Lamb

15. Medium Market Lamb

16. Heavy Market Lamb

17. Pair of Market Lambs

1st - $7.00 2nd - $6.00

Youth Showmanship - Special awards will be given in each class.

Premiums: 1st - $10.00 2nd - $8.00 3rd -$6.00

18. Novice -1st Year Showing 19. Junior - Age 13 & Under

3rd - $5.00 4th - $4.00

4th - $5.00 5th - $4.00

20. Senior - Age 14 & Over

Adult and Youth Dairy Cattle - Department 101

Youth Dairy Cattle Show - Judging starts at 11 A.M. Saturday/ Adult Dairy Cattle Show - Not Yet scheduled

Send Entries To: Littleville Fair Association, 15 Kinne Brook Road, Chester, MA 01011/ 413-667-3410

'"Please specify Youth or Adult on Entry Form • Both Youth and Adult Dairy Cattle will only be received on Saturday between 7:00 A.M. and 9 A.M. •

Exhibitors must report to the department superintendent for stabling directions upon arrival. Only sawdust, shavings and straw are allowed for bedding. Exhibitors are responsible for clearing up their area before they leave, or premiums will be forfeited. No more than two entries will be allowed per class, per exhibitor. There may be no more than 1 entry per class, per exhibitor in group classes. Proper dress, including a white shirt, white, tan or khaki pants and suitable footwear must be worn by exhibitors. Youth may show in both the youth and adult classes if they wish. Adults may not show in youth classes. All youth animals must have the exhibitor's name on the registration papers. Youth may exhibit animals that have been leased under 4-H, Breed Association or FFA programs. Signed lease papers and registrations must be available upon request, if applicable. Animals must have been leased by April 1, 2014, except spring calves, which must have been leased by May 1, 2014. Youth must enter a showmanship class. The Fair reserves the right to limit entries to 12 head per exhibitor.

Breed Classes: A - Ayrshire B - Brown Swiss G-Guernsey J- Jersey H- Holstein s-Shorthorn GR - Grade

Premiums: 1" - $10.00 2nd - $9.00 3rd - $8.00 4th - $7.00

1. Spring Heifer Calf (March 1, 2014 or later) 2. Winter Heifer Calf (Dec. 1, 2013-Feb. 29, 2014) 3. Fall Heifer Calf (Sept. 1, 2013-Nov.30, 2013) 4. Summer Yearling (June 1, 2013 Aug. 31, 2013) 5. Spring Yearling Heifer (March 1, 2013-May 31, 2013) 6. Winter Yearling Heifer (Dec. 1, 2012-Feb. 28, 2013) 7. Fall Yearling Heifer (Sept. 1, 2012-Nov. 30, 2012) 8. Two Year Old (Sept. 1, 2011-Aug. 31, 2012) 9. 3 Year Old Cow (Sept. 1, 2010-Aug. 31, 2011) 10. 4 Year Old Cow (Sept. 1, 2009-Aug. 31, 2010) 11. Aged Cow (Before Sept. 1, 2010) 12. Best Bred & Owned - 1 Entry per exhibitor, per breed. 1 Class for each breed. 13. Best Udder-All breeds competing together. 1 Entry per exhibitor. Must be in milk. 14. Dry Cow -Animal must have calved at least once. 1 Entry per exhibitor.

Groups: All animals must have shown in previous class. 1 Entry per class. per exhibitor.

Premiums: 1st -$15.00 2nd - $13.00 3rd - $11.00 4th -$9.00

15. Produce of Dam - 2 Females from the same Dam 16. Dam & Daughter - Bred & owned by the exhibitor 17. Best 3 Females - Any age, Bred & Owned by the exhibitor 18. Get of Sire - 3 Animals sired from the same Bull 19. Best 5 Head - Any age, Bred & Owned by the exhibitor. Must be all the same breed. 20. Club Herd - Youth Only - 5 or more animals owned by 3 or more exhibitors

Youth Showmanship: Premiums: 1st - $10 2nd -$8 3rd - $6 4th -$4 5th -$3

21. Novice - 1st year showing 22. Junior- 9-11 yrs. old 23. Intermediate - 12-15 yrs. old 24. Senior-16-19 yrs. old