It is the duty of each livestock superintendent and their committee to see that the proper arrangements for showing and the show arena have been made prior to the show time. Also, it is the responsibility of the superintendent and their committee to put away equipment after the show.

Each superintendent of a department shall have charge of the arrangement of all animals and articles in his department. They will give such instructions to the judges as will enable them to decide all questions that may come up for consideration in accordance with the rules and regulations specified.

All purchasing power for supplies to be vested in the executive committee of the fair board.

It is the duty of the superintendents to see that no alterations are made to any barns or facilities.

Youth Divisions

1. The Grundy County Fair Youth Classes are open to all members of 4-H Clubs or FFA Chapters in the county.
2. All exhibitors must complete and submit The Livestock I.D. Form by May 15. This deadline is for livestock species Breeding Beef, Dairy, Dog, Dairy Goat, Breeding Sheep, Llama and Horse. (Market Beef, Swine and Market Sheep I.D. forms are handled at the weigh-in.) The consequence for missing the Livestock I.D. deadline is that you are not eligible to exhibit animals not properly identified at the County Fair of the Iowa State Fair. No exceptions.
3. All exhibitors must complete and submit fair entries by Fair Entry Deadline - July 1. This deadline is for all livestock, communications, and onsite garden judging. (All other non-livestock entries are made at the fairgrounds when exhibits are evaluated.) The July 1st entry deadline is also the livestock entry deadline for the Iowa State Fair. The consequence for missing the fair entry deadline: From July 2-8 you can still enter County Fair with a $10 late entry fee. After July 9, no entries will be accepted for County Fair. No exceptions. No late entries are accepted for State Fair.
4. All livestock exhibitors must complete and sign Ground County Livestock Program Commitment to Excellence form and return to Extension Office by July 1. Failure to submit this form will make you ineligible to exhibit livestock at the Grundy County Fair. This form is required for beef, dairy, dog, goat, horse, llama, pet, poultry, rabbit, sheep and swine.
5. Exhibitors must be in the 4th grade by September 15, 2004 to be eligible to show. A member may exhibit the summer immediately following graduation from high school but not after that fair. Exception are Clover Kids (K-3 grades) who may show in the non-livestock classes only. They will receive participation ribbons and no premium money.
6. All exhibits entered at the fair must be the work of the 4-H or FFA member and must have been completed since last year's fair. Due to security, 4-H'ers are discouraged from bringing as an exhibit or part of an exhibit, items that have special meaning or value.
7. Exhibits must be entered at the time specified in the fair schedule. All Livestock released Saturday, July 23rd, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Non-Livestock projects will be released Saturday morning, July 23rd, 9:00 a.m. and must be out by 10:00 a.m. Exhibits removed early will forfeit any premiums received.
8. Exhibits may be made at school a long as the 4-H goal for the exhibit and project were in mind before the exhibit was completed.
9. Clubs neglecting to have someone supervising the non-livestock exhibit building during their assigned time will forfeit premium money for the entire club or chapter.
10. In order to be eligible to show at the Grundy County Fair, a 4-H'er must attend at least four local club meetings. Excused absences will not count.
11. Protests must be filed in written form and signed by the person with a complaint. Decisions of the Fair Board and Youth Committee are final.
12. All exhibitors and parents are expected to act in a sportsmanlike manner and show respect for judges and superintendents. Persons not acting accordingly may be asked to leave the show.
13. All checks issued by the Fair Society are void if not cashed within 60 days of the date issued.
14. The Grundy County Fair and Agricultural Society, the 4-H and Youth Committee, and the Extension staff shall not be responsible or liable for any accidents that may happen during the fair, nor shall they be responsible for any damage, loss, or stolen property including death loss of livestock.
15. In case of illness or conflict that a 4-H or FFA member is unable to present for conference judging of non-livestock exhibits, the exhibits may be brought to the fair by another person on the entry day. Exhibits will be judged as there is time and written comments will be provided to the exhibitor.
16. Copyright logos, designs, or trademark materials should not be used for 4-H exhibits on public display at a fair or other setting without written permission. If written permission has been obtained is should be included in the written support materials of the exhibit. Exhibits that don't comply will be disqualified.
17. Exhibits which do not comply with size guidelines, copyright, and safety procedures will be judged at County Fair but will not be eligible to advance on to State Fair.