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Superintendent |
Beth Sawdon, (810) 543-2646,
email: themenagerie@ymail.com |
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Premiums |
A= $2; B=$1.25; C=$1 |
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Judging |
Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. |
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Location |
Still Exhibit Barn |
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Objective |
Gain knowledge in identification of fiber characteristics as
well as proper sheering recommendations and wrapping and tying techniques. |
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Fair
Exhibit Requirements |
1. Wool fleece is to be tied with
paper twine and in an open, clear plastic bag. Llama, angora and mohair exhibited loose in
an open clear plastic bag. No Red Plastic twine |
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2. All fleece/wool must be from
exhibitors own animal. |
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3. Full fleece must be shown to
receive maximum credit. DO NOT include
neck, head, stomach, leg or backend wool. |
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4. Llama and Alpaca barrel fleece
only |
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5.
Fleece must be dry to avoid felting. |
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6. List all resources used for any information. This
includes books, magazines, web sites, newsletters, etc. |
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7. Please drop fleece off before judging. No interview required. |
SECTIONS CLASSES
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SECTION
10 – FLEECE |
Class
01 Alpaca
Fleece Class
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Fine/Medium - wool Class
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Long/Coarse - wool Class
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Colored/Any Other - wool Class
07 Angora
Rabbit Fleece Class
08 Llama
Fleece Class 09 Kid Mohair Fleece Class 10 Yearling Mohair Fleece Class 11 Aged Mohair Fleece Grand &
Reserve Champion Fleece awarded, if warranted. |
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SECTION
11- PRODUCT OF FLEECE OR NOTEBOOK |
Interview required. Will be judged first. Guidelines available at fair office or
Extension 4-H office. Please make note
if a kit is used. Class
10
Product of Fleece 11 & under Class 11 Product of Fleece 12-14 Class
12
Product of Fleece 15 and over Class
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Project Notebook or Poster relating to the science/product of fiber Grand & Reserve Champion Product
awarded, if warranted |