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COMPLETE 2023 FAIR BOOK

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HARNESS RACING-OHIO HARNESS HORSEMEN ASSOCIATION

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANDSTAND

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023, POST TIME 12:00 PM

1. Trot - 3-Year-Old Colt - HTCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Est. $10,000

2. Pace - 3-Year-Old Colt - HTCS . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Est. $10,000

3. Pace - 2-Year-Old Colt - HTCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Est. $10,000

4. Trot - 2-Year-Old Colt - HTCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Est. $10,000

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023, POST TIME 5:30 PM

5. Pace - 2-Year-Old Filly - HTCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Est. $10,000

6. Trot - 2-Year-Old Filly - HTCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Est. $10,000

7. Trot - 3-Year-Old Filly - HTCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Est. $10,000

8. Pace - 3-Year-Old Filly - HTCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Est. $10,000

9. Trot - Free for All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . $1,000

Conditions and Information

1. Entries for BOTH race cards will close 10:00AM Wednesday, July 19th, 2023.

2. Online entries @ www.ustrotting.com are encouraged.

3. The Speed Office phone number is (740) 392-1150.

4. No Lasix Veterinarian on the grounds. Lasix is the trainer's responsibility.

5. Current negative Coggins test is required.

6. OSRC and USTA Rules to govern with exceptions. Rules of HTCS to govern Stake Races.

7. Five (5) to enter, four (4) to start.

8. Entry Fees:  $100 per horse for HTCS Stake Races $25 per horse for overnight events

9. Purse Distribution: 50% - 25% - 12% - 8% - 5%. HTCS purse structure listed in circuit rules.

10. EIN or SSN for owners are required before any purse money will be paid.

11. The Knox County Fair is not responsible for accidents on or off the track.

12. The Knox County Fair reserves the right to postpone, declare off, change the program, or refuse any entry.

13. All HTCS Members should belong to Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association.

14. Buckeye Consortium passes honored at the gate on racing days only.

15. All horse vehicles must be parked east of the horse barns. Any vehicles parked around the barn will be towed.

16. On-Track Accident Insurance Policy in effect.

17. Stopwatch awarded to driver who breaks track record.

18. Trotting Track Record: Dance Withsomebody 1:58.0 (2021)

19. Pacing Track Record: Mr I Am 1:57.0 (2012)

Para Mutual Betting Available

Fair Contact Information:

Speed Supt Todd E. Carpenter (740-504-5949)  Associate Judge David Staats (419-569-7008)

Presiding Judge Rod Newhart (740-525-1495)  Announcer Roger Huston (724-554-0072)

Clerk/Charter Deb Rush (419-560-0224)


SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023, AT 2:00 PM (Little Miss First)

MIDWAY STAGE

Mail entries to: Little Miss/Mr.  Knox County Fair, Box 707, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. 

Entries must be received no later than July 7, 2023, at 5 pm.

1. Any 7-year-old girl (as of July 1, 2023) residing in Knox County may enter.

2. A long red, white and/or blue dress is required.

3. Any 7-year-old boy (as of July 1, 2023) residing in Knox County may enter

4. Black or Dark Blue Jeans and red, white and/or blue button-down shirt.

Judging is based on a two-minute stage interview, poise, and appearance. 

All girls will receive a participant’s trophy and a cash prize. The top four finalists will receive tiaras, trophies, and cash prizes in the amount of $100, $75, $50, and $25 for their respective places.

All boys will receive a participant’s trophy and a cash prize. The top four finalists will receive trucker hats, trophies, and a cash prize in the amount of $100, $75, $50, and $25 for their respective place.

Event Sponsored by Courtney Culbertson of Hanna Howard Reality


OPEN TO THE WORLD

SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023, AT 3:00 P.M.

Upper Track/Horse Pull Track

Jim Ruhl-Chairman; All Directors

Entry fee will be FREE per team.

The Pony Pull will be conducted this year by the Knox County Fair Board, we will go by the Draft Pulling Rules of the Ohio Fair Managers Association. However, the entire pull will be conducted and governed by the Knox County Fair Board. The Judge’s decision will be final.

All Ponies will be subject to a blood or urine test performed by a competent laboratory.

ANY TEAM OWNER OR DRIVER OF A TEAM FOUND TO BE UNDER THE STIMULATION OF DRUGS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

NO FREE ADMISSION - NO REFUNDS.

A CHECK FOR PRIZE MONEY WILL BE MAILED.

DRAFT PONIES 52” AND 56”

Both classes pull together. Follow Central Ohio Draft Pony Pulling Club, LLC rules.


SUNDAY JULY 24, 2022, AT 6:00 P.M.

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANDSTAND

Jim Ruhl-Chairman; All Directors

Go to ostpapull@gmail.com for class descriptions and complete rules.

9 Classes Pulling on 2 Tracks

Track #1 – LPDT, TWD, SSDT, SMFWD

Track #2 – LLPS, SS, PS, MOD, PS SEMI

Event Sponsored by LG Seeds


Monday July 25, 2023, at 7:00 P.M.

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANDSTAND

Jim Ruhl-Chairman; All Directors

Go to fasttraxxracing.com for class descriptions and complete rules.

Event Sponsored by Mid-Ohio Powersports, Inc.


MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023, AT 7:00 PM

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANDSTAND

Camron Grandstaff 740 507-6629 Bill Browning (419)-560-1321 promoters

Jim Ruhl-Chairman; All Directors

Event Sponsored by Ross Brothers

POWER-WHEELS DEMO WILL BE HELD BETWEEN FIGURE 8 RACE AND DEMO DERBY.

Entry Fees - $8 gate fee per person and $30 per class entered.

ENTIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF ALCOHOL IS DETECTED.

FIGURE 8 FULL SIZE TRUCK AND COMPACT TRUCK/CAR RULES AND REGULATIONS: 

FULL TILT PROMOTIONS FIGURE 8 FULL SIZE TRUCK AND COMPACT TRUCK/CAR RULES AND REGULATIONS

General: All entrants must be 18 years or older. The Knox County Fair board Committee, committee members, EMS, law enforcement, Fire Department, Knox County Derby inspectors and officials, and any associated members WILL NOT be held responsible for any bodily injuries or damage of cars, participants, spectators, mechanics, or car

owners.

Any protests must be requested at least 10 minutes before the first truck of the first scheduled heat rolls onto the track. A $100 fee and the specific area of protest must be produced before the vehicle is re-inspected. If the protest is upheld, that particular vehicle will be forced to correct what is found to be illegal or will not be allowed to participate.

All winning trucks may be subject to re-inspection after heat or feature to confirm that the truck is legal. If the truck is not legal, the participant will forfeit their entry fee, prize money, and trophy. All Knox County Derby official’s decisions are final.

All participants must wear a helmet, eye protection, long sleeve shirt, pants, and close toed shoes. All trucks must have a seat belt and working brakes before inspection.

A full-size truck is any truck model rated 1⁄2 ton or greater with a 6- or 8-cylinder engine.

A compact truck is any truck model rated less than 1⁄2 ton with a 4- or 6-cylinder engine.

Any truck model rated 1⁄2 ton or less with an 8-cylinder engine will be considered a full size truck.

A compact car is a passenger car with a wheelbase of 109” or less. ALL FIGURE 8

COMPACT CARS MUST BE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AND 4 OR 6 CYLINDER.

1. 4x4 or AWD trucks are NOT permitted. If the truck is 4x4 or AWD, the FRONT drive shaft must be removed prior to inspection. All trucks must be rear wheel drive only.

2. Windshields are permitted. All other glass including any side windows, back glass, mirrors, and lights must be removed for safety reasons. Any remnants of broken glass must be removed prior to inspection.

3. The cockpits, cabs, and beds of participating cars/trucks must be swept clean of any and all debris prior to inspection for safety reasons.

4. The doors must be wired, chained, or welded shut for safety reasons. If any doors become open or detached during the event, the event will be stopped and that vehicle will be removed from the competition area.

5. Cages in the cab of the car/truck are allowed. A rollover bar is permitted as well. If any of the cage components or roll over bar become detached during the event, that vehicle will be disqualified and removed from the competition area for safety reasons.

6. Fabricated front bumpers are permitted but must NOT be wider than the factory dimensions of the front of the vehicle.

7. All tires must be D.O.T. approved. No skid loader or tractor lug tires for safety reasons.

8. A metal protective shield for the radiator is permitted.

9. It is required to replace the stock gas tank with a metal fuel cell or boat tank in the cab of

the vehicle or in the center of the bed directly behind the cab of the vehicle. You may build a protective cage around the fuel cell. The fuel cell must be securely fastened and covered prior to inspection.

10. It is recommended to relocate the battery to the driver’s compartment of the vehicle. The battery must be securely fastened and covered prior to inspection.

FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT

BILL BROWNING (419)560-1321

CAMRON GRANDSTAFF (740)507-6629


2023 FULL TILT PROMOTIONS DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS ANY YEAR FULL-SIZE MOTOR SWAP

General: All entrants must be 18 years or older. The Fair board Committee, committee members, EMS, law enforcement, Fire Department, Full Tilt Promotions inspectors and officials, and any associated members WILL NOT be held responsible for

any bodily injuries or damage of cars, participants, spectators, mechanics, or car owners.

Any protests must be requested at least 10 minutes before the first car of the first scheduled heat rolls onto the track. A $100 fee and the specific area of protest must be produced before the vehicle is re-inspected. If the protest is upheld, that particular vehicle will be forced to correct what is found to be illegal or will not be allowed to participate.

All winning cars may be subject to re-inspection after heat or feature to confirm that the car is legal. If the car is not legal, the participant will forfeit their entry fee, prize money, and trophy.

All Knox County Derby official’s decisions are final.

All participants must wear a helmet, eye protection, long sleeve shirt, pants, and close toed shoes.

All cars must have a seat belt and working brakes before inspection.

ANY YEAR VEHICLE PERMITTED. NO CHECKER CABS, LIMOUSINES, OR 73 AND OLDER IMPERIALS. ENGINE:

● You may use the engine of your choice, regardless of the make of the car. You may use headers or stacks straight up through the hood.

DRIVETRAIN:

● Transmission braces or protectors of any kind are NOT permitted. Heavy duty engine or transmission mounts are NOT permitted.

● You may use aftermarket/stock style rubber mounts to mount the engine and transmission.

● You may weld the motor mounts to the K-member.

● You may weld, wire, or chain the transmission mount to the transmission crossmember.

● Aftermarket bellhousings are NOT permitted.

● Plating of the engine or transmission oil pan is NOT permitted.

● Factory crossmember must be used. If you must relocate the factory crossmember, it must remain within 6” of the factory position and you may use 2”x2”x1/4 angle brackets no more than 6” long to mount the crossmember to the frame rails.

● Lower/ Front cradles may be used but cannot strengthen the car in any way.

● Any NON-BRACED 5 lug rear end is permitted.

● Aftermarket engine or transmission coolers are permitted. Pedals, shifter, steering column, metal fuel tank and sliding driveshaft are permitted. GAS TANK AND BATTERY:

● The battery must be relocated to the driver’s compartment and covered. The battery box/holder may be bolted to cage OR floor (not both) and must NOT strengthen the car in any way.

● Stock gas tank must be removed from the car prior to inspection.

● Plastic gas tanks are NOT permitted.

● Metal fuel cell/tank must be securely fastened in the rear seat area of the vehicle and must be sealed and vented to the outside of the vehicle.

● If using an electric fuel pump, there must be an on/off switch highly visible on the dash area of the vehicle. ALL FUEL CELLS/TANKS MUST BE SECURELY COVERED AND FASTENED PRIOR TO INSPECTION BODY:

● Replacing (6) of the body mounts/bolts is permitted. They may be no larger the ½” diameter with a 3” washer. If a body mount (outside of the 6 already changed) is rusted beyond repair, you may wrap (2) strands of 9 wire around the body and frame no farther than 6” from the rusted-out body mount. If the core support mounts are rusted out, you may repair with liken materials and a 1⁄2” bolt with no additional spacers added. On GM cars, the body alignment mount on the hump/package tray may be replaced with a 1⁄2” bolt and 3” washer.

● Doors may be wired, chained, bolted, or welded in (6) locations per door, (8) locations on 2 door models. If welded, the plates are NOT exceed 4”x4”x1/4”. Only the driver’s door is permitted to be welded solid. Driver’s door may be plated NOT to extend 3” past the door seams. Only the top of the driver’s door panel may be welded.

● Trunk/tailgate may be wired, chained, bolted, or welded in (12) locations. If welded, plates are NOT to exceed 4”x4”x1/4”.

● Trunk/tailgate must remain in factory position. Trunks may be folded 90 degrees, but the folded section may NOT be attached to the trunk floor. Quarter panels must remain stock height.

● Caddy-style half trunks are permitted. Quarter panels may be cut loose and folded inward, trunk may be folded 90 degrees. Quarter panels may only be attached to trunk lid NOT the trunk floor.

● An 8”x8” hole must be cut in all trunk lids for inspection.

● You may smash down or “sedagon” pre-ran station wagons. The roof may be attached to the quarter panels/tailgate in (8) locations using 2 strands of 9 wire. Roof may NOT be smashed tightly to floor. An 8”x8” hole must be cut in smashed section of roof for inspection.

● You must use factory trunk lid/tailgate for that car. You may replace aluminum trunk lids with their steel equivalents.

● ‘The hood must be wired, chained, or bolted. It may be secured in (6) locations. If bolting, you may use 2”x2”x1/4” angle no longer than 6” welded to the hood and fenders for bolting (one 1⁄2” bolt per location). If wiring, you may weld standard 3” washers at each wire location.

● An 8”x8” hole must be cut over the carburetor. You may use (10) 3⁄8” bolts w/standard nuts and washers to reattach hood skins around the hole. No welding of the inner and outer panels.

● You may bolt an air conditioning condenser in the radiator area of the core support for radiator protection. No other metal may be added to the core support.

● Inner body seam welding is NOT permitted.

● You must have a chain, wire, or steel bar in the front window to prevent the hood from entering the driver’s compartment. Steel bar may NOT exceed 3” wide x 1⁄4’ thick.

Anything used for this purpose must attach to the firewall/cowl and no more than 6” onto the roof. No rear window bar is permitted.

FRAME, SUSPENSION & STEERING:

● Front upper a-arms may be welded to the frame to set suspension height. You may weld each a-arm in (2) locations per side, (4) locations per vehicle using plates NOT to exceed 2”x4”x1/4”. Reinforcing of the a-arms is NOT permitted.

● Welding lower a-arms to the frame is NOT permitted. Tubing or all-thread shocks is NOT permitted.

● CARS MUST HAVE BOUNCE IN THE REAR. You may change coil springs, but the suspension must still travel easily. The frame and bumper must be at least 15” off the ground.

● All suspension components must be stock such as a-arms, spindles, hubs, ball joints, control arms, leaf springs, shocks, etc.,

● Leaf spring cars must have factory leaf pack w/factory number of leafs and factor stair stepping. Inverting, flat leafing, stiffening, or shortening of leaf spring is NOT permitted. You will be allowed (3) clamps per side with clamp hardware not to exceed 2”x4”x1/4”. Modification of hangers, shackles, or frame mounts is NOT permitted.

● Factory steering column and steering components must remain in the car. Aftermarket steering shafts, tie-rods, or reinforcing of tie-rods is NOT permitted. You may remove or replace factory rag joint at the steering gearbox.

● You may cut, notch, or dimple the rear frame rails to help the car roll, but you may NOT reweld the notch points.

● Pre-bending is permitted.

● Front sway bar may only be attached by the factory mounts/bolts. Welding or relocating of the sway bar is NOT permitted.

● You may square the frame off to mount the front bumper. Frame may only be cut back to the front side of the factory located core support mount. Relocating of the core support mounts are NOT permitted.

● Shortening of the rear frame rails is NOT permitted.

● Plating, hammering, pinging, shaping of the frame in any way is NOT permitted. Frames must remain 100% stock unless otherwise stated.

BUMPER:

● Any year factory bumper is permitted on front and rear.

● Manufactured bumpers are NOT permitted.

● Bumpers may be seam welded on the EXTERNAL SEAMS ONLY.

● Stuffing, loading, or plating of bumpers is NOT permitted.

● Plating or covering of vent or marker light holes in any part of the bumper is NOT permitted.

● You may cap or curl each end of the bumper, but there must be a 2”x2” inspection hole at each end of the bumper. If capping ends, caps must NOT exceed 1⁄4” thick.

● Front and rear bumpers may be mounted using 1 of 2 methods.

(1) You may “hardnose” the bumper by welding it directly to the frame. When using this method, you may attach a maximum 6”x6”x1/4” plate to the bumper in the mounting locations to create a mounting surface. The plate must be located between the frame and the bumper.

(2) You may use factory shocks/brackets. Using this method, you may collapse the factory shocks and weld them so they remain collapsed. You may also weld around the factory bracket where it bolts to the frame rail. Relocating or plug welding of the factory shocks is NOT permitted.

*UNIBODY CHRYSLER cars can weld the first 2” of the bumper shock to the side of the frame.

TIRES/WHEELS:

● Any rubber tire permitted. All wheel weights and/or studs must be removed prior to inspection. Doubled tires are permitted.

● You may use any stock automotive wheel with a small multilug center, 1” max. bead protector, and valve stem protector.

● Bead locks (inner or outer), full centers, and wheel protectors will NOT be permitted.

DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT:

● You may have a 4-point cage around the driver’s compartment for safety consisting of (1) dash bar, (1) rear/seat bar, and (1) door bar per side. The maximum allowable cage material is 4”x4” NOT to exceed 60” long. The dash bar must be straight across NOT conformed to the body/firewall/cowl.

● The dash bar must be at least 5” from the firewall.

● All cage components must be at least 8” off the rocker panel.

● You may use a maximum of 8”x8”x1/4” plates (1 per side) to attach door bars to door posts.

● A roll over bar is permitted but must ONLY attach the cage bars and roof.

● Roll over bar must run vertically straight up and down, no tilting.

● No cage components are allowed more than 4” past where the drive shaft tunnel meets the rear seat area, including the roll over bar.

● A gas tank holder is permitted NOT to exceed 24” wide. The gas tank holder may be welded to the rear/seat cage bar OR bolted to the floor (not both). If welded, the gas tank holder must be at least 5” away from the vertical sheet metal at the rear seat/speaker deck area. If bolted to the floor, the gas tank holder must be at least 5” away from any cage components including the roll over bar.

● Cage components, including gussets and mounting plates may NOT attach to the floor, rocker panels, or frame in any way.

● Aftermarket shifters are permitted.

● Aftermarket, homemade, or floor mounted brake/gas pedals are permitted.

FIX-IT PLATES:

● (2) fix-it plates per side will be allowed on pre-run cars ONLY IF NEEDED. There must be visible significant damage for a fix it plate to be acceptable in any location.

● If fix-it plates are needed they may NOT exceed 4”x4”x1/4”

● If fix-it plates are needed, they may only be welded to one side of the frame with a single bead of weld NOT to exceed 1⁄4”

● If fix-it plate rule is abused in any way, all plates will be removed.

● OFFICIALS DECISION IS FINAL ON FIX-IT PLATES.

● If rust repair is necessary, the rusted area must be completely removed and replaced with similar material of the same thickness. There may be a 2” overlap on sheet metal and 1⁄2” overlap on the frame.

FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CONTACT

BILL BROWNING (419) 560-1321

CAMRON GRANDSTAFF (740) 507-6629


2023 FULL TILT PROMOTIONS DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS

COMPACT/MID-SIZE CLASS

General: All entrants must be 18 years or older. The Fairboard Committee, committee members, EMS, law enforcement, Fire Department, Full Tilt Promotions inspectors and officials, and any associated members WILL NOT be held responsible for

any bodily injuries or damage of cars, participants, spectators, mechanics, or car owners.

Any protests must be requested at least 10 minutes before the first car of the first scheduled heat rolls onto the track. A $100 fee and the specific area of protest must be produced before the vehicle is re-inspected. If the protest is upheld, that particular vehicle will be forced to correct what is found to be illegal or will not be allowed to participate.

All winning cars may be subject to re-inspection after heat or feature to confirm that the car is legal. If the car is not legal, the participant will forfeit their entry fee, prize money, and trophy.

All Knox County Derby official’s decisions are final.

All participants must wear a helmet, eye protection, long sleeve shirt, pants, and close toed shoes.

All cars must have a seat belt and working brakes before inspection.

Any FWD car up to 110” wheelbase. 4 OR 6 CYLINDER ONLY. Rear wheel drive,4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive cars are NOT permitted.

ENGINE/DRIVELINE:

● Engine swaps are allowed. You may chain or weld the mounts. You may run after market or modified engine mounts. You may bypass electrical components with mechanical components.

● Chains may NOT be connected to body or frame rails. Chain may be welded to K-member/sub frame only.

● No distributor protectors, carb halos, or header protectors permitted.

● Radiators must remain in factory position or be taken out. NO ANTIFREEZE.

● Transmission protectors, aftermarket bellhousings, engine protectors, and skid plates will NOT be permitted. You may plate the oil pan, but it must remain within 1” of normal size.

FRAME:

● Plating, seam welding, hammering, shaping, or adding metal to any part of the frame, sub frame, or unibody is NOT permitted. ALL FRAMES MUST REMAIN COMPLETELY

STOCK unless otherwise stated in the rules.

● You may weld the front two sub frame and K-member mounts to the Frame. You may use 3”x3”x1/4” plates. NO BOLTING sub frame and k-member mounts directly to frame with any other than stock bolts.

● You may notch or prebend the frame, but you may NOT add any metal at the notch or prebend point.

BODY:

● You may crease body panels, but doubling of body panels is NOT allowed

● You may use (4) 1⁄2” bolts with standard nuts/washers at each fender/wheel well.

● Doors may be wired, bolted, chained, or welded in a maximum of (6) locations per door. If welding, you may use 4”x4”x1/4” plates max. The driver’s door may be welded solid using a 3” strap.

● Trunk may be wired, bolted, chained, or welded in a maximum of (8) locations. If welding, you may use 4”x4”x1/4” plates max. Quarter panels must remain vertical and in factory position. Deck lid must remain 6” off the trunk floor. You must cut an 8”x8” hole in the deck lid for inspection.

● Inner body seam welding is NOT permitted.

● You may weld the top of the driver’s door.

● You must wire, bolt, or chain the hood. The hood may be secured in a maximum of (6) Locations using bolts no larger than ½ diameter. If using the bolt method, you can use one of the following options.

1. 2”x2”x1/4” angle 4 inches long in 6 locations and one bolt per angle.

2. You can weld the bolt in 6 locations and sticking up through the hood. A 3” washer may be welded to the hood so when bolting down the hood doesn’t rip.

● An 8”x8” hole must be cut over carburetor. You may use (10) 3⁄8” bolts with standard nuts/washers to bolt hood skin back together around holes. Welding of inner/outer hood panels are NOT permitted.

● You may use the air conditioning condenser, sheet metal, expanded metal, perforated metal or something similar with a maximum thickness of 1⁄8” to help hold and protect the radiator. Anything thicker than 1⁄8” will be removed.

● If you use spray foam to help secure the radiator, you must remove it from the frame rails prior to inspection.

● You must run (1) front window bar to be a maximum of 2”x2”x1/4” material. The front window bar may only extend 6” onto the roof and may NOT be attached to the halo bar in any way. The front window may also be attached to the firewall/cowl OR dash bar.

There must be at least 2” between the front window bar and any roof sign brackets or hardware.

● You may run (1) rear window bar to be a maximum of 2”x2”x1/4” material. The rear window bar may only extend 6” onto the roof and may NOT be attached to the halo bar or any other cage components in any way, including the gas tank protector. The rear window may attach to the speaker deck in one location. There must be at least 2” between the rear

window bar, halo and any roof sign brackets or hardware.

DRIVERS COMPARTMENT:

● The driver’s compartment may have a 4-point cage. The cage may consist of (1) bar across the dash area (must be straight not conformed to body) (1) bar behind the seat, and (1) bar for the driver’s and passenger door. The bars must be inside the driver’s

compartment, not inside the doors. The cage components may NOT extend more than 6” past the front door seams and maybe no longer than 60”. Maximum allowable material is 4”x4”. All cage components, including associated plates and/or gussets may NOT attach to the floor, rocker panels, or frame in any way.

● Dash bar must be straight across and at least 5” from the firewall.

● All cage components must be at least 8” above the rocker panel.

● You must weld the cage securely to the door posts using plates no bigger than 8”x8”x1/4” on the driver’s and passenger side.

● You may run a roll over bar, but it may only attach to cage bars and the roof. The roll over bar may be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4” and may attach to the roof in only (4) places using material, no bigger than the roll over bar itself. Each mounting bracket may be no longer than 6”.

● The roll over bar must be installed vertically straight up and down, no tilting.

● You may run a gas tank protector NOT to exceed 24” wide. The gas tank protector may

attach to the rear cage/seat bar or the floor (not both). If the gas tank attaches to the floor, there must be at least 1” of clearance from all cage components. If the gas tank protector attaches to the cage it may extend back to speaker deck/package tray area BUT MUST HAVE A 5” SPACE BETWEEN IT AND the speaker deck/package tray. You may NOT modify the speaker deck/package tray area to extend the gas tank protector further back. All gas tank protector components must be at least

5” away from rear window and roll over bars.

● You may use aftermarket shifters, gas/brake pedals, but they may NOT strengthen the car in any way. You may fasten them to the floor with washers NOT to exceed 3” and standard nuts/bolts.

● Aftermarket transmission coolers are NOT permitted.

BUMPERS:

● NO LOADED BUMPERS. You may NOT plate, load, or weld vent and/or marker light holes closed on any bumper.

● You may use any year/make/model factory bumper on front and rear.

● You may use manufactured bumpers. Manufactured bumpers may be no larger/thicker than 8” at any point and maybe NO THICKER than 10 gauge (1⁄8”). Manufactured bumpers must be (2) “C” pieces to create the front and back sides of the bumper. If the manufactured bumper has a point, the point must span at least a 24” area. You may use a maximum of (7) vertical gussets (1⁄4” thick) and each section of bumper must be visible on the inside for inspection.

● If capping the ends of any bumper, there must be at least a 2”x2” hole in each cap for inspection. 1⁄4” material max may be used for capping.

● You may also use a piece of square steel tubing NOT to exceed 6”x4”x1/4”. If you use square tubing, it must remain hollow and straight.

● You may weld the external seams on any bumper. Welding on the inside of the bumper is NOT permitted (other than the 7 allowable gussets on manufactured bumpers).

● Bumpers may be welded directly to the frame (hardnosed).

● Hard nosing the bumper to the frame rail. You may use (1)4x4x1/4” plate per frame rail for bumper mounting. They must start at the back side of bumper. No bumper shocks will be permitted.

WHEELS/TIRES:

● Any rubber tire permitted. Wheel weights and/or studs must be removed prior to inspection. Doubled tires are permitted.

● You may NOT use bead locks (inner or outer) on any wheel/tire. There may NOT be any metal cover the sidewall of any tire.

● You may use reinforced wheels, multilug centers, and valve stem protectors.

GAS TANK AND BATTERY:

● The battery must be relocated to the driver’s compartment. The battery must be securely fastened to the cage OR floor (not both) and the battery box/holder must NOT strengthen the car in any way.

● All stock gas tanks must be removed from the vehicle prior to inspection.

● Plastic tanks are NOT permitted.

● Metal fuel cells/tanks must be securely fastened in the rear seat area of the car and must be sealed and vented to the outside of the car.

● If you’re running an electric fuel pump, there must be an on/off switch clearly marked on the dash area of the car.

● FUEL CELLS/TANKS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED AND COVERED PRIOR TO INSPECTION.

SUSPENSION:

● You may weld the front solid to set suspension height. NO AFTERMARKET STRUTS.

● The rear suspension does have to bounce

● You may NOT convert coil springs to leaf springs.

● Front sway bar may only be attached using factory mounts/brackets. You may NOT weld or relocate the front sway bar.

● Fabricated or aftermarket suspension components such as a-arms, sway bars, rear axle cross bars, spindles or hubs will NOT be permitted.

● You may reinforce tie-rods But cannot run aftermarket parts.

FIX-IT PLATES:

● Each car may have (2) fix it plates per side NOT to exceed 4”x4”x1/4”

● Fix it plates may be welded to one side of the frame ONLY with a single bead of 1⁄4” weld around the plate.

● Fix it plates may NOT touch one another to create a bigger plate. There must be at least a 1” gap between fix it plates.

● If the car needs rust repair the entire rusted section must be cut out and replaced with sheet metal no thicker than the original sheet metal cut out of the rusted section. You may have 2” of overlap on the body and 1⁄2” of overlap on the frame.

FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CONTACT

BILL BROWNING (419) 560-1321

CAMRON GRANDSTAFF (740) 507-6629


2023 Full Tilt Promotions DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS

ANY YEAR PRO-STOCK

General: All entrants must be 18 years or older. The Knox County Fair board Committee, committee members, EMS, law enforcement, Fire Department, Knox County Derby inspectors and officials, and any associated members WILL NOT be held responsible for any bodily injuries or damage of cars, participants, spectators, mechanics, or car

owners. Any protests must be requested at least 10 minutes before the first car of the first scheduled heat rolls onto the track. A $100 fee and the specific area of protest must be produced before the vehicle is re-inspected. If the protest is upheld, that vehicle will be forced to

correct what is found to be illegal or will not be allowed to participate.

All winning cars may be subject to re-inspection after heat or feature to confirm that the car is legal. If the car is not legal, the participant will forfeit their entry fee, prize money, and trophy.

All Knox County Derby official’s decisions are final.

All participants must wear a helmet, eye protection, long sleeve shirt, pants, and close toed shoes.

All cars must have a seat belt and working brakes before inspection.

Any American-made sedan or station wagon. No trucks, vans, El Caminos, hearses, 4x4’s, limos, or 66 and older imperials.

IF CAUGHT PLATING OR LOADING THE FRAME, THAT CAR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR THAT EVENT AND ONLY PERMITTED TO RETURN ONCE 100% OF THE PLATE AND WELDS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.

ENGINE:

● Full engine cradles, distributor protectors, header protectors, carburetor protectors, skid-plates are NOT permitted. Oil pans may be plated but must remain within 1” of original size.

● A lower/front engine cradle with front plate and pulley protector are permitted. Components may not strengthen the car in any way. There must be at least a 1” separation between the pulley protector and sway bar.

● You may run the engine of your choice. Engines must be mounted to factory k-member/cradle only. Aftermarket and heavy-duty engine mounts are permitted. Stacks/headers are permitted.

● You may run one chain per side from the engine to the k-member only.

● 2003 and newer fords may have a fabricated engine mount on each frame rail. The fabricated mounts may have a maximum length of 6” along the frame. Maximum material thickness is 1⁄4”. The fabricated mounts may only be attached/welded to a single side of the frame (inside, top, or bottom). The fabricated mounts on the driver and

passenger sides of the frame may NOT connect to each other and must be separated by at least 4”. The fabricated mounts may only be attached to the factory aluminum engine cradle by its factory mounting holes. The factory aluminum cradle must remain in it’s factory location and may NOT be reinforced or strengthened in any way. No adding any

metal or aluminum to factory cradle other than specified above. Smith’s Metal Works 2003 and up engine mounting bracket is ok, but must only be bolted at factory upper control arm locations. No welds to the frame rails or any other area are permitted when using this method.

TRANSMISSION:

● Aftermarket shifters and transmission coolers are permitted. Cooler boxes and fans may be bolted to body or cage, not both, Cooler lines must be covered and must protect the driver from rupture.

● Aftermarket aluminum bellhousings are permitted, but it must be J.W. Ultra bell or something similar. Fabricated Nerat aluminum bellhousings or something similar are NOT permitted.

● You may run an aftermarket steel bellhousing with transmission Protector/ mid-plate (not exceeding (1) inch above transmission bellhousing) OR attach (2) down bars from the cage to the frame, NOT

BOTH. The down bars must be located between the firewall and the rear seat bar. The down bars may be no larger than 2”x2”x1/4” and must run straight up and down with no contouring. If you are running down bars, you may NOT HAVE A STEEL BELLHOUSING OR TRANSMISSION PROTECTOR, but you are permitted to have the above-mentioned J.W. Ultrabell.

● Cooler boxes and fans may NOT be connected to any of the body bolts or associated hardware. They may not be used to strengthen the car, body, or body mount locations in any way.

● Slider driveshafts are permitted.

● Transmission pans may be plated but must remain within 1” of original size.

● Fabricated transmission crossmembers may be used NOT to exceed 2x2x1/4” square tubing. The transmission crossmember must run straight across and may NOT strengthen the car in any way. A 6” mounting bracket NOT to exceed 2x2x1/4” angle may be used in each mounting location, but must be within 6” of factory mounting

location.

TIRES/WHEELS:

● Any rubber tire permitted. Wheel weights must be removed before inspection. Doubled tires are permitted.

● Full wheel centers, wheel protectors, and bead locks are permitted.

● Studded tires are NOT permitted due to safety concerns.

REAR-END:

● You may run your rear-end of choice.

● Pinion brakes are permitted

● Rear-ends may be braced, but not to strengthen the car in any way. Bracing must stop short of factory brake backing plate location and must NOT be wider than 10” from front to back of the axle tubes.

● 98 and newer FORDS may use watts conversion brackets. Lower trailing arm brackets may be no larger than 6”x4”x1/4”x6” long and must be welded to inside of frame only. Upper brackets may only be bolted (not welded) to package tray and must be at least 3” from each frame rail. Upper brackets may NOT be bolted or welded to the body in any way.

● You may reinforce trailing arms or use 2x2x1/4” tubing.

FRAME, SUSPENSION & STEERING:

● 2003 and newer fords are permitted. Must have factory (to that car) front a-arms, aluminum cradle, steering rack and pinion, brackets, and hardware. You may change the spindles to 80’s ford passenger car spindles.

● No aftermarket, low-friction, or screw-in style ball joints permitted. Must be an OEM, stock, or stock equivalent 80’s and newer part. Ball joints may be welded in place, attachment/adapter of the ball joint to the a-arm may only be 1⁄2” larger than the ball joint.

● Front upper a-arms may be welded at (2) locations on each a-arm, (4) locations per vehicle using a maximum of 2x4x1/4” plate. You may NOT reinforce the a-arms in any way.

● Lower a-arms may NOT be welded to the frame. Tubing or all-thread shocks are NOT permitted in place of front shocks.

● Must run stock passenger car front suspension and steering components. No aftermarket reinforced spindles, wheel hubs, a-arms, center link, or ball joints. Aftermarket reinforced tie-rods are permitted.

● Aftermarket steering columns are permitted but must NOT reinforce the car in any way.

● Hydrasteer setups are NOT permitted.

● You may cut, notch, or dimple the rear frame rails to help them roll, but you may NOT reweld any cuts, notches, or dimples.

● Front frame may be squared off to help mount the bumper, but may NOT be cut any farther back than the front side of the factory located core support mount. The core support mounts may NOT be relocated in any way and must remain factory.

● The rear frame rails may NOT be shortened.

● Solid rear shocks are permitted using a maximum of 1” all-thread or 2x2x1/4” tubing located through the spring pocket or at the factory shock location on the rear-end. Shocks may only be bolted to package tray and may NOT be attached to speaker deck, gas tank protector, or cage components.

● You may run a chain from frame rail to frame rail to prevent the frame from hitting the tires. The chain may be welded or bolted to the frame in an area NOT to exceed 2”x2”. You may NOT weld the links of the chain together.

● Bottom of rear bumper and frame must be at least 15” off the ground.

● Front sway bars must only be attached using the factory mounts and brackets. Sway bar may be bolted to the lower a-arms. Welding or relocating of the sway bar is NOT permitted.

● All cars (apart from 2003 and newer ford/Lincoln/mercury) may be tilted or cold bent in a single location.

● Leaf spring cars must have factory/original leaf pack. Inverting leaf springs is NOT permitted. Spring stiffeners are NOT permitted. 3 clamps per side allowed, maximum 2” wide x 1⁄4” thick. Modifications of shackles, hangers, or spring mounts will NOT be permitted.

● Coil spring cars may run a 20”x6”x1/4” hump plate. Hump plates may be straight across or contoured. 77 and newer metric GM’s may have a 24”x6”x1/4” hump plate. Hump plates on all coil spring cars must be centered on the hump and must be at least 2” away from the rear-end housing or any components.

● Hump plates not exceeding 6” X 11” X ¼” are permitted on leaf spring cars. Must be welded on the outside of the frame and maintain 2” from rearend housing.

● Plating, seam-welding, hammering, re-shaping, or adding metal to any portion of the frame inside or out is NOT permitted (unless otherwise stated below).

● Each car may have a total of (6) fix-it plates no larger than 4”x4”x1/4”. Fix-it plates must be welded to one side of the frame only, not to be wrapped or bent around any portion of the frame in any way. Fix-it plates may NOT be welded together and must have at least

1” of space between the plates. If placed closely together, there must be (2) distinct welds between plates, not (1) solid weld. No welds on any of the plates may exceed 1⁄2”.

BODY:

● Body swaps are permitted. Pinging and creasing of the body is permitted. You may have (4) 1⁄2” bolts per wheel well.

● Body mounts may be replaced with a maximum of 5⁄8” bolts/all-thread/nuts/washers. You must have at least a 1” spacer between the body and the frame. Spacers can be metal,

but must NOT be welded to the frame or body in any way. You may have a maximum 3” washer x1/4” thick on the topside of the frame and these washers may be welded to the topside of the frame only. Washers on the bottom of the frame must be up inside the frame and may NOT exceed 2”x4”x1/4” and may NOT be welded in any way. Washers

on top of the body can be a maximum of 4”x4”x1/4” plate and can NOT be welded in any way.

● You may NOT add or relocate any body mounts other than where the factory hole and rubber bushing is located on top of the package tray on non-caddy GM sedans (Caddys and fords have an existing mount in this location).

● If taller spacers are required at the firewall for clearance, you may use 2”x2”x1/4” tubing, but you may NOT weld the tubing to the washers, frame, or body.

● Core support risers are permitted. The core support riser can be a maximum of 2”x2”x1/4” tubing and 10” long. The core support risers must stop at the top of the core support mount and the bottom of the core support at the factory mounting location. The core support risers can be welded to the core support mount, but may NOT be welded to

the core support.

● Doors/trunks/tailgates on all cars may be welded, wired, or chained 5” on 5”off. If welding, you may use a maximum of 5”x4”x1/4” plates.

● Driver’s door may be welded solid for safety. An aftermarket door skin on the driver’s door ONLY is allowed for safety, but must NOT extend more than 3” past any driver’s door seam. Welding of the top of the driver’s door panel is allowed, this is limited to the driver’s door ONLY.

● Decklids may be attached to quarters only. If folding decklids down or running a “caddy style” trunk, you may NOT reattach the decklid to the trunk floor.

● You must use the factory decklid (or a close equivalent) for that car and you may NOT use a hood in place of the decklid. You may replace aluminum decklids with the steel equivalent on fords.

● You must cut (2) 6”x6” inspection holes in the decklid (1 on each side within 12” of the quarter panel.

● Pre-ran (and only pre-ran) station wagons may be sedagonned, but it may only be attached to roof and quarters in (10) places using #9 wire and the rear deck area must be at least somewhat visible for inspection. These cars must also have at least (2) 6”x6” inspection holes cut in the collapsed part of the roof to increase the visibility of the rear

deck area.

● The hood must be chained, wired, or welded in a maximum of (8) locations. 2 of these locations may go through the core support, and you may use a maximum of 1” all-thread in these 2 locations with no larger than 4”x4”x1/4” washers to hold the hood down, the rest of the washers in these 2 locations can only be a maximum of 3”x3”x1/4” thick. The

other 6 locations, you may use 2”x2”x1/4” angle maximum 4” long welded to the hood and fenders only with (1) 1⁄2” bolt per location.

● There must be a minimum 8”x8” hole cut in the hood over the carburetor.

● The required inspection holes in the hood/decklid may be bolted around the perimeter using a maximum of (10) 3⁄8”x 1 1⁄2” bolts per location. Re-welding of the inner and outer panels is NOT permitted.

● You may use an air conditioning condenser, 1⁄8” thick steel, or 1⁄8” thick expanded metal to put across the front of the core support to protect the radiator, but it must be no wider or taller than the radiator portion of the core support. You may only use (1) of these 3 methods. You may use (8) 1⁄2” x 1 1⁄2” bolts maximum to bolt the protector in place or (4)

1” welds.

● Body seam welding of any kind is NOT permitted.

● You must have one front window bar, wire, or chain to protect from the hood coming into the driver’s compartment. The front window bar may only be attached to the cowl area where the windshield used to be or the top of the dash bar and no more than 6” onto the frontside of the roof. The maximum material size allowed is 2”x2”x1/4”.

● You may have one rear window bar. The rear window bar must be at least 2” away from the roof sign, gas tank protector, cage components, and any associated mounting hardware. The rear window bar may be attached to the first 6” of the frontside of the decklid and no more than 6” onto the backside of the roof. A maximum of 2”x2”x1/4”

material may be used for the rear window bar.

● 2003 radiator mount/core support bracket and associated brackets may not be welded to the frame. Must be bolted in factory location. May use a one-piece core support (2002 and older) or the 03 lower radiator bracket, NOT BOTH.

● Every car must have a roof sign with visible numbering BEFORE inspection.

GAS TANK & BATTERY:

● Battery must be relocated into the driver’s compartment. You may use a fabricated battery box that attaches to the cage or bolts to the passenger side floorboard. Thebattery box may NOT strengthen the car in any way and the battery must be securely fastened and covered before inspection.

● Stock tanks must be removed from the car. Plastic fuel tanks are NOT permitted.

● You may use a metal boat tank or fuel cell.

● ALL FUEL CELLS/TANKS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED AND COVERED PRIOR TO INSPECTION

DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT:

● You may have a 4-point cage surrounding the driver’s compartment. Maximum 4”x4” material may be used. Cage components may NOT be any further forward than the firewall and may NOT be any further back than where the driveshaft tunnel meets the seat area. Any cage components behind this area will be cut off, including the roll over

bar.

● The dash bar must be at least 5” from the firewall.

● You may use a maximum of 8”x8”x1/4” plates to attach the door bars to the door posts. All cage components must be at least 8” above the rocker panel. Down bars/kickers to the floor or frame are NOT permitted unless otherwise stated within the written rules.

● You may run a roll over bar with the same maximum material specifications as the cage. The roll over bar must be vertical and straight across the roof (no tilting).

● You may run a gas tank protector. Tank protector may be a maximum of 32” wide and may extend, but NOT ATTACH TO the vertical sheet metal in front of the package tray. You may NOT modify the body to extend the tank protector past this point. The tank protector may be attached to the rear seat bar or floorboard (NOT BOTH). If you attach

the tank protector to the floorboard, there must be at least a 1” gap between the tank protector and any cage components. The tank protector may NOT be welded or bolted to the frame or package tray in any way and must be at least 2” from the rear window bar.

● The firewall may be cut out for distributor/engine clearance. You may weld supports to the firewall/cowl at the cutout area. These supports must run straight up and down and can be a maximum of 2”x2”x1/4” material and must be welded at the edges of the cutout. You may also cap the cowl at the cutout area using a maximum of 1⁄4” thick material.

BUMPER:

● You may use loaded OEM bumpers or fabricated bumpers on the front.

● If using a fabricated bumper, it may be a maximum of 8”x8”. If running a point on the

bumper, the pointed section must cover at least 32” of the center section of the bumper and the bumper can be a maximum of 12” wide at the center of the point.

● Rear bumpers may be any year factory bumper or aftermarket fabricated flat bumper.

● Front and rear bumpers may be mounted using one of the following methods. (1) Hardnose: You may weld a maximum 6”x6”x1/4” plate to the end of the frame rail and weld the bumper directly to that plate. The plate must be between the bumper and the frame and no internal or external bumper shock or brackets may be used when using this method. (2) Factory shocks & brackets: You may attach the front bumper using the shocks and brackets that are factory to that car. When using this method, you may collapse the bumper shock before welding, but the shock to bumper mounting bracket must be at least 2” from the end of the frame and the factory brackets must remain in place. You

may NOT relocate or slide the shock further back into the frame. You may NOT plug-weld the shock to the frame. On external bumper shocks, you may NOT switch out front brackets for rear brackets, but you may weld the factory external brackets to the frame rail.

ALLOWABLE BOLT-ON’S:

● Lower front engine cradle with front plate and pulley protector.

● Aftermarket steering column.

● Transmission cooler- ice box or fan style- must be mounted to cage or floor (NOT BOTH)

and can NOT strengthen the car in any way.

● Aftermarket pedals gas/brake can be mounted to cage or floor, but can NOT be attached to the frame in any way and must be at least 3” from the frame in all directions.

● Aftermarket cable or rod shifters.

● Plug wire protectors-plate comparable in size to the back side of the cylinder head bolted with tubing or bent plate to form a pocket a maximum of 1 1⁄2” deep. These can NOT strengthen the car in any way and abuse of this rule will cause them to be removed.

● D&D power steering setups.

● Watts conversion brackets/trailing arms.

● Aftermarket reinforced tie-rods.

● NLR type OEM wheel hubs w/new bearings and hardware.

● Aftermarket J.W. Ultra bell type aluminum transmission bellhousing with (2) down bars, No fabricated Nerat style aluminum bellhousings. OR FULL TRANSMISSON protectors/ mid plate.

FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CONTACT

BILL BROWNING (419) 560-1321

CAMRON GRANDSTAFF (740)507-6629


2023 Full Tilt Promotions DEMOLITION DERBY RULES & REGULATIONS

ANY YEAR STOCK FULL SIZE

General: All entrants must be 18 years or older. The Knox County Fair board Committee, committee members, EMS, law enforcement, Fire Department, Knox County Derby inspectors and officials, and any associated members WILL NOT be held responsible for any bodily injuries or damage of cars, participants, spectators, mechanics, or car

owners. Any protests must be requested at least 10 minutes before the first car of the first scheduled heat rolls onto the track. A $100 fee and the specific area of protest must be produced before the vehicle is re-inspected. If the protest is upheld, that vehicle will be forced to correct what is found to be illegal or will not be allowed to participate. All winning cars may be subject to re-inspection after heat or feature to confirm that the car is legal. If the car is not legal, the participant will forfeit their entry fee, prize money, and trophy. All Knox County Derby official’s decisions are final. All participants must wear a helmet, eye protection, long sleeve shirt, pants, and close toed shoes. All cars must have a seat belt and working brakes before inspection. Any American-made sedan or station wagon. No trucks, vans, El Caminos, hearses, 4x4’s, limos, or 66 and older imperials. IF CAUGHT PLATING OR LOADING THE FRAME, THAT CAR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR THAT EVENT AND ONLY PERMITTED TO RETURN ONCE 100% OF THE PLATE AND

WELDS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.

Engine/Drivetrain:

1. Must remain OEM to that year of vehicle. No converting fuel injection to carb.

2. OEM factory engine/transmission mounts only.

3. NO cradles, mid-plates, or any other protectors of any sort are allowed.

4. Header/stacks are permitted.

5. No aftermarket style oil/transmission coolers. If equipped with OEM cooler it must remain under the hood.

6. Radiators must remain in stock location.

7. No sliders must be an OEM style driveshaft.

8. Rearends must be the stock housing and stock internals for that year and make of car. Absolutely no geared rear ends.

Body:

1. No body mounts will be allowed to be changed. If one is missing/broken, you may use 2 strands of #9 to tie the body to the frame at that body mount only.

2. Creasing/ body shaping is permitted. On fresh cars the rear quarters must remain at factory height. If choosing to run a tailgate, there are 2 ways permitted you can mount your trunk lid on a fresh sedan.

A. You may wire it in the stock location with 2 strands of #9 wire in 8 locations.

B. You may fold it 90 degrees, so the back half goes straight to the floor of the trunk and wire it with 2 strands of #9 wire in 8 locations.

3. Wagons may choose to run with or without a trunk lid, but if choosing to run one they must be in the stock location wired shut with 2 strands of #9 wire in 8 locations.

4. Doors must be wired shut using 2 strands of #9 wire in 6 locations per door.

5. Hood must be wired shut in 6 locations using 2 strands of #9 wire per location.

6. Sedagon is permitted but visibility between the roof and floor on fresh wagons is a must. Officials have the final say on this. The roof cannot be wired to the floor.

7. On a fresh wagon you may wire the roof to the body/ tailgate in 9 locations behind the rear doors using 2 strands of #9 wire per location.

8. Hoods and trunk lids must have an 8-inch hole cut in them for inspection and for putting out fires. You may cut and fold the pieces un and bolt them back to the sheet metal using 10 3/8” bolts.

9. Front and rear window bars are allowed. You may use chain, #wire or a piece of 2” strapping ¼” thick bolted to the roof and bolted to fire wall/ speaker deck using ½” bolts.

Suspension/ steering/ Frame:

1. All suspension and steering parts must remain OEM. Suspension must be in working order, no locking solid the suspension is permitted. You may use a coil riser to try and gain more height.

2. No aftermarket tie rods, hubs, ball joints, steering shafts or any other aftermarket part is permitted. This is a stock class!

3. Leaf-sprung cars must have the stock amount leaf and clamps from factory. No inverting the leaf springs or adding clamps. They must remain OEM.

4. For bumper mounting purposes the ends of the frame may be squared off for a flat surface. The frame rails must remain within a 1-inch measurement of the stock length.

5. Rear frames may be notched/ dimpled to help with the rolling of rails.

6. The frame must remain the same as the day it rolled out of the factory, no shaping, plating, penning, seam welding, or tilting/cold bending is permitted. This is a stock class. If anything is

found you will be bumped into Prostock or loaded.

7. Sway bars may only be attached using OEM hardware.

Cage:

1. A standard 4-point floating cage is recommended and may be welded to sheet metal using 8” x 8” ¼” plate. Cage must remain 5” above the flooring/ trans tunnel and 5” from the fire wall. Cage material may not exceed 4” in diameter.

2. A floating gas tank protector may be used. It must be welded to the back bar of the cage and no wider than 24”. It must remain 5” from the package tray/speaker deck, this is only to protect the fuel tank not to strengthen your car.

3. A halo bar is permitted but must only be connected to the side bars of the cage. The top of the halo may be bolted to the roof in 4 locations.

4. Gussets are permitted but only in the cage corners.

5. The side bars may not exceed 60” and may not go further than the kick panel. Anything after the kick panel will be cut off.

6. Factory gas/brake pedals, shifters, and steering columns MUST be used. This is a stock class.

7. Battery must be mounted and covered on the floor or cage.

8. Gas tank must be made out a metal and covered. No plastic tanks permitted.

Tires:

1. Any tire is permitted.

2. No full wheel centers are allowed; only small centers may be welded in rims.

3. No Bead locks or metal tire protectors.

4. Valve steam and small bead protectors are permitted.

Front/ Rear Bumpers:

1. Any OEM or aftermarket bumper is permitted.

2. No loaded bumpers are permitted.

3. Bumpers may be hardnosed or attached using the bumper shocks. One or the other, Not both. a. Hardnosing may uses an 8”x8”x ¼” plated welded to the back of the bumper and then welded to the end of the frame rails. This plate is only to gain a flat surface to weld the frame rail to. b. If using the OEM bumper shocks to that car you may weld the bumper to the end of the shock, then weld the shock to the stock location on the frame.

4. Bumper must have a 2” opening on the ends.

Fix it plates:

1. You are permitted to have (1) 4”x4”x ¼” fix it plate per frame rail on fresh cars.

2. Pre ran cars may have (2) 4” x 4” x ¼” fix it plate per frame rail.

3. Fix it plates must have a 1” gap between each other.

4. Fix it plates can be welded to whichever side of the frame you choose.

5. All rust repairs must be approved.

For questions and concerns call

Bill Browning (419) 560-1321

Camron Grandstaff (740) 507-6629


Full Tilt Promotions Lawn mower Derby Rules and Regulations

1. All participants must wear long sleeves, long pants, toe covered shoes, a helmet and protective eyewear.

2. This is a stock lawn mower class, which means they still a factory frame.

3. Mowers must have front mounted engines only.

4. Engine size must be no larger than 18HP.

5. Mower decks and all plastic must be removed.

6. Headers/ Stacks are permitted.

7. Leg guards are mandatory. They must be welded from the rear fender to front of footrest or frame. They cannot be attached to the front bumper. These are installed to protect the driver only. Not to strengthen the mower or protect the tires.

8. Front bumpers are allowed. The bumper can be no larger than 3” in

diameter and can only be halfway out on the front tires. Any excessive

amount will be cut off.

9. A Back plate is recommended for the driver’s safety and only the drivers safety. There may have be a gusset bar that ran from the top of the plate to the leg guards. The back plate cannot cover the rear tires at all. Any excessive plate will be cut off.

10. If any of the protective metal comes off during the derby, that driver will be eliminated.

11. There will be no kickers or grill guards permitted.

12. Hood must remain stock other than plastic ones are permitted to be

changed to a metal hood. The hood must be wired down in 2 locations

only.

13. Axles are not permitted to be braced in any way.

14. Brakes must work.

15. Any tread pattern is allowed. No dual tires.

16. All mowers must have a visible number displayed.

17. If a Mower is rolled over, that participate is eliminated. All participants will come to a stop and wait for the track to be cleared.

18. Gas powered mowers only. No alcohol or Diesels.

19. Mowers must look like a mower, not modified.

20. Only rocking of the mower is allowed if stuck. No use of hands or feet to get unstuck.

21. No foul language or gestures will be tolerated. This is a family event.

Anyone found to be in violation will forfeit immediately.

Officials have the final say. This is a stock class, not modified.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

BILL BROWNING 419-560-1321

CAMRON GRANDSTAFF 740-507-6629


WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023, AT 7:00 P.M.

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANDSTAND

Jim Ruhl-Chairman; All Directors

ENTRIES WILL START AT 5:00 TO 7:00 

NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THIS TIME!

Release Form must be signed at the time of entry by the driver. 

The driver must be 18 years old or older and have a valid driver's license.

NO CARS, RAIL BUGGIES OR DUNE BUGGIES

ENTRY FEE - $8.00 gate fee, $25.00 ONE CLASS ONLY

NO PASSANGERS PERMITTED

ENTIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF ALCOHOL IS DETECTED.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ONCE SIGNED UP FOR A CLASS.

ALL DRIVERS MUST WEAR HELMETS & SEAT BELTS.

Event Sponsored by Trail City 4X4.

LONGEST JUMP FOR ROUGH TRUCK (TRUCKS ONLY) RECEIVE $250.00

For your entertainment, this will be a Feature for Rough Truck Only.

NO PASSANGERS PERMITTED

The top 10 fastest rough truck (only) entries will return to run the course a second time, so drivers make sure your trucks are still running.

You must run your vehicle through the course in the Feature to be eligible for additional money.

The Rough Truck will pay as follows:

1st $300 2nd $250

3rd $200 4th $150

5th $140 6th  $130

7th $120 8th $110

9th $100 10th $90

11th through 15th $80

16th through 20th $70

21st through 25th $60

26th through 30th $50

31st through 40th $40

Side by Side racing will be before the top 10 featured rough trucks.

The side by side will follow the same rules and course as the rough truck except for the long jump.

There will be NO long jump for the side-by-side race.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ONCE SIGNED UP FOR A CLASS.

ENTIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OF ALCOHOL IS DETECTED.

NO PASSANGERS PERMITTED

The Side by Side will pay as follows:

1st $200 2nd $175

3rd $150 4th $125

5th $100 6th $90 

7th $80 8th $70

9th $60 10th $50


THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023

APPROXIMATELY 4:00 P.M.

IN FRONT OF THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANDSTAND

Official Rules & Guidelines

• The Kokosing Valley Antique Tractor Club will sponsor the Knox County Fair Antique Tractor Show. The following rules and guidelines have been set for those wishing to exhibit a piece of equipment at the fair.

• Participants must be residents of Knox County or belong to a Knox County Tractor Club. (For those from outside Knox County that would like to exhibit, but do not belong to a club, you are invited to join the Kokosing Valley Antique Tractor Club at the time of registration for a fee of $10.00 per family membership.) Membership allows coverage under the club’s liability insurance policy while at the fair and allows participation in other club events throughout the year.

• Tractors, tractors with implements, self-propelled implements, lawn & garden tractors, and stationary engine are welcome to be exhibited.

• Those participating in the antique tractor show must have their equipment on display from Sunday morning through Saturday evening during fair week. This is to allow all visitors a chance to view the exhibits. Early removal may disqualify participation the following year.

• Due to the terrain of the fairgrounds, drive wheels must be choked, and the brakes locked while exhibiting.

• For safety, please remove keys and cracks where possible and turn off the fuel supply while the tractor is displayed.

• All participants exhibiting at the fair are eligible to participate in the antique tractor parade.

• Please review your insurance coverage. The Kokosing Valley Antique Tractor Club and the Knox County Agricultural Society are not responsible for any damage or injury to any participant or their equipment while at the fair.

• Please practice safety when loading, unloading, and/or operating equipment on fairgrounds.

• Treat fellow exhibitors with respect.

• The Kokosing Valley Antique Tractor Club reserves the right to reject exhibitors that are unsafe, offensive, or otherwise fail to comply with these rules and guidelines.


Thursday, JULY 27, 2023, AT 7:00 PM

Upper Track/Horse Pull Track

Jim Ruhl-Chairman; All Directors

Official Rules and Guidelines

These rules are intended to provide a safe and fair environment for participants and spectators. 

All tractors must be on display the week of the fair.

There will be seven (7) Classes:

3,500 lbs. Class 6,500 lbs. Class  Exhibition Class:  Above 8,500 lbs.

4,500 lbs. Class 7,500 lbs. Class 4 WD/MFWD, Cut tires

5,500 lbs. Class 8,500 lbs. Class under 8,500 lbs. non-stock

Track officials to have final jurisdiction for qualifications in all classes. A trophy will be given for first and second place in each class.

A.  DRIVERS

1. All drivers must sign a participation and release form at time of registration to participate.

2. All participants must be at least 16 years old.

3. Drivers shall always remain seated during pull with at least one hand on the steering wheel.

4. Unsportsmanlike conduct or willful disregard for rules and instructions of track, officials, and flagman shall result in disqualification.

5. No person under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall compete or operate machinery.

6. Drivers will have two (2) minutes to hook-up for pull after name is called. First offense the driver will go to the back of the line; second offense driver will be disqualified.

B.  TRACTOR

1.  Pull is limited to tractors at least 40 years old.

2. Participation in the pulling event is open only to those antique tractors displayed at the fair during fair week.

3. Tractors must be in safe, well-maintained condition. Tractors with bulges or brakes in tires will be disqualified. Tractors discharging excessive amounts of fluids onto the track will be disqualified.

4. There is no size restriction on tires, however, cut tires are not allowed except in Exhibition Class.

5. Tractors shall retain engine, appearance, and dimensions consistent with machine’s original purpose.

6. For safety, all pulls shall be made from a fixed drawbar. This attaching point shall extend at least 24” rearward from axle centerline and shall be no higher than 20” above ground level. Drawbar shall be locked to prevent swing and/or vertical movement exceeding 1”.

7. OEM and after-market add-on weights are permitted. Weights must be securely attached. Front weights can extend no further than 24” from front of tractor frame. Tractors (including weight) shall weigh within the limits of their class when pulling.

8. The hitching point shall be readily accessible for hitching to the sled rigging or pull chain. Each contestant shall provide a 3” clevis or yoke with pin sized to fit the drawbar. This clevis or yoke shall be the only connection from the tractor to the sled rigging or pull chain.

9. ALL TRACTORS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A WORKING KILL SWITCH.

C.  PULLING

1. Each tractor will be limited to no more than a total of two (2) pulls. This may be two (2) pulls in the same class by different drivers or one (1) pull each in two (2) different weight classes.

2. At time of hooking and unhooking from the sled, tractor transmission must be in neutral or park, and clutch released.

3. Pull must start with tight chain and not exceed speed limit of 3 miles per hour.

4. Use of factory Multi-power, TA, or similar OEM installed equipment permitted. Depressing clutch or shifting of non-power shift transmission under load is prohibited.

5. Pulls running out of marked bounds will be red flagged and measurement recorded at that point.

6. A pull is over when the forward motion of the sled stops, or the red flag is dropped. Ignoring the flagman’s signal and “digging” without substantially moving the sled will result in disqualification. The flagman has full jurisdiction.

7. Flagman is authorized to red flag any pull for any reason of safety or rule violation. Disregard of the track official or flagman is grounds for disqualification.

8. Two horn warning system

i. first horn - violation has accrued

ii. second horn - disqualification.

9. After the finish of your pull, all tractors must weigh out.


THURSDAY JULY 27, 2023, at 7:00 P.M.

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANDSTAND

Jim Ruhl-Chairman; All Directors

Classes offered will be:

Diesel

Gas

Two (2) Wheel Drive

Four (4) Wheel Drive

Buggies

Semis

SxS

Go to www.koidragracing.com for class descriptions and complete rules.

Event Sponsored by Trail City 4x4.


SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023

9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

INFIELD POND

Event Sponsored by Rick’s Sporting Goods

This event is open to children ages 2 to 16 years old. The contest will have three different age groups and the longest fish caught during the allotted time will determine the winner. An adult must accompany all participants. 

Prizes:

One fishing pole - for ages 2 to 6 years old; One fishing pole - for ages 7 to 10 years old; One fishing pole - for ages 11 to 16 years old. Special thanks the Ricks Sporting Goods for donating the fishing poles to the winners.


Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.

Midway Stage

Entries will be taken 30 minutes before pull starts at Midway Stage.

The Fredericktown Young Farmers will furnish rules and sled.

CLASSES:

A-    3 to 4 Years Old

B-    5 to 6 Years Old

C -    7 to 8 Years Old

D -    9 to 10 Years Old

E -   11 to 12 Years Old

F - 13 Years Old & Over

PRIZE MONEY:

1st $5.00 & Trophy

2nd $4.00 & Trophy

3rd $3.00

4th $2.00

5th $1.00

6th and over $1.00


SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023, AT 7:00 P.M.

THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE GRANDSTAND

Jim Ruhl-Chairman; All Directors

Go to ostpapull@gmail.com for class descriptions and complete rules.

9 Classes Pulling on 2 Tracks

Track #1 – LPDT, TWD, SSDT, SMFWD

Track #2 – LLPS, SS, PS, MOD, PS SEMI

Event Sponsored by Hughes Equipment


Chairman: Jason Sanders; Noah Parnell

Equine Coordinator: Lauren Smith

Barn Supervisor: Brett Berger

Horses need to be stalled from Sunday July 23, 2023, by 2:00 PM and released Saturday July 29, 2023, starting at 1:30pm

All participants must purchase a $40.00 season ticket and $5.00 membership.

Judging: Monday July 24, 2023, starting time 9:30 AM at Draft Horse Arena 

Sign-Up for classes must be done in advance and are due by July 19, 2023, by 5 PM

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED 

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR SCRATCHING A CLASS DAY OF SHOW

All animals must be in the show ring on time.

All stallions must be under control, this is at the discretion of the Senior Fair Board, Equine Coordinator, and day of Judge.

All horses are subject to the current State of Ohio Health Laws

Borrowing will be allowed for the unicorn, four and six Horse/ Draft Pony/Haflinger classes.

Draft Pony/Haflinger can use a cart or suitable vehicle.

The show is run as a tab.

Classes 1-8 and 23; Fees are $3.00 Premiums: 1st$30; 2nd $20, 3rd $15; 4th $10; 5th$5.

Classes 9-18; Fees are $4.00 Premiums: 1st$40; 2nd $30, 3rd $20; 4th $15; 5th$10.

Classes 19-20; Fees are $6.00 Premiums: 1st$60; 2nd $50, 3rd $40; 4th $30; 5th$20.

Classes 21-22; Fees are $7.50 Premiums: 1st$75; 2nd $60, 3rd $50; 4th $40; 5th$30.

Classes 24-25; Fees are$10.00 Premiums: 1st$100; 2nd $80, 3rd $60; 4th $50; 5th$40.

Class 26; Fees are $6.00 Premiums are a sliding scale.

  1. Single Draft Pony/Haflinger Cart – Man to Drive
  2. Single Draft Horse Cart- Man to Drive
  3. Single Draft Pony/Haflinger Cart– Lady to Drive Bonnie Berger Memorial 
  4. Single Draft Horse Cart – Lady to Drive 
  5. Single Draft Pony/Haflinger Cart– Junior Driver 14-19 years Trophy Sponsor: Bill & Tammy Coakley
  6. Single Draft Horse Cart – Junior Driver 14-19 years old Robert C. Miller Memorial
  7. Single Draft Pony/Haflinger Cart– Junior Driver 9-13 years old Trophy Sponsor: Robert D Berry D.C Inc
  8. Single Draft Horse Cart – Junior Driver 9-13 years old Trophy Sponsor: Gary and Sherry Sprang
  9. Tandem Draft Pony/Haflinger Hitch
  10. Tandem Draft Horse Hitch
  11. Draft Pony/Haflinger Team– Man to Drive
  12. Draft Horse Team– Man to Drive 
  13. Draft Pony/Haflinger Team – Lady to Drive
  14. Draft Horse Team– Lady to Drive
  15. Draft Pony/Haflinger Team – Junior Driver 14-19 years old Desiree Furnis Memorial 
  16. Draft Horse Team- Junior Driver 14-19 years old Trophy Sponsor: CES Credit Union
  17. Draft Pony/Haflinger Team– Junior Driver 9-13 years Trophy Sponsor: RCI Mechanical, Inc
  18. Draft Horse Team- Junior Driver 9-13 years old Trophy Sponsor: Brenda Stafford/Mary Kay
  19. Draft Pony/Haflinger Unicorn Hitch
  20. Draft Horse Unicorn Hitch 
  21. Draft Pony/Haflinger Four Hitch
  22. Draft Horse Four Hitch
  23. Farm Hitch; no patent leather and no fifth wheel wagons (open to all draft equine) 
  24. Draft Pony/Haflinger Six Hitch
  25. Draft Horse Six Hitch- Jeanne Jackson and Carroll Stull Memorial 
  26. Three Minute Freestyle Drive for Four Draft Pony/Haflinger or Draft Horse Hitch Gail Berger Memorial  


Limitless:  infinite possibilities come to those who believe.

July 26, 2023, at 3:00 PM Multipurpose Building on the fairgrounds

The 1st Annual Limitless Livestock Show will allow community members with Developmental Disabilities to have the opportunity to show pigs, goats, and rabbits, without the obligation of purchasing the animal.  The goal is to pair the showman with a 4-H or FFA member who will act as their mentor.  The mentor will be with the showman all along the way – teaching, helping, and guiding throughout a friendly livestock show.  This show will be for ages 8-18. 

For more information, please contact Ansley Daubenmire (current Knox County Junior Fair exhibitor and organizer of show) at Limitlesslivestock@gmail.com or by calling 740-501-2132.


Judging: Wednesday, July 26, 2023, immediately following Junior Fair Sheep Breeding Show

Ethan Fowler-Chairman; C.J. Ruhl, Noah Parnell

Class entries must be at the Fair Board office by July 7, 2023, at 5 pm. 

Each Knox County Exhibitor showing Open Class Livestock shall hold a Membership ticket ($5.00) and Season Ticket ($40.00); Total $45.00.

Each Non- County Exhibitor showing Open Class Livestock shall hold Season Ticket ($40.00); Total $40.00.

Junior Fair Exhibitors showing in Open Classes do not need a Membership Ticket.

Entry fee is $3.00 per entry per class.

Entry fee must accompany entries.

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Sheep accepted Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 9 A.M until 2:00 P.M. 

Sunday, July 23, 2023, late arrivals will be accepted if held by another Fair and get permission. 

The Fair Management reserves the right to dismiss any sheep that shows any sign of contagious or infectious disease. 

Directors and Judges will have the right to reject sheep from showing which do not meet standards of their breed or are not in a presentable manner for showing.

All sheep are required to display scrape tags. 

There will be No Premium paid to Champion Ram or Ewe in Classes where there is No competition.

All pens must be cleaned out in order to receive premium from a fair board director. Unclean pens will result in forfeiture of premiums until your pens are clean and checked by the director. This rule will be strictly enforced.

Two or less animals in a breed class will result in that class going on probation the following year. If numbers do not increase during the probation year the breed class will be dropped. A “Breed Class” must have 3 animals to make a class and 3 classes to make a breed.

PREMIUM LIST FOR SHEEP DEPARTMENT

2023 KNOX COUNTY FAIR

BREED 1 – SHROPSHIRE 

BREED 2 - CORRIEDALE

BREED 3 - HAMPSHIRE

BREED 4 - DORSET 

BREED 5 - COLUMBIA

BREED 6 - SOUTHDOWNS 

BREED 7 - HORNED DORSET 

BREED 8 - RAMBOUILLETS 

BREED 9 - CROSS BREED 

BREED 10 - MONTADALES

BREED 11 - OXFORD

BREED 12 - ALL OTHER REGISTERED BREEDS

BREED 13 - HERITAGE BREEDS

BREED 14 – SUFFOLK

*Highlighted BREEDS are in “Probation” status.

CLASSES:

1. Yearling Ram $14, $12, $8, $6, $5

2. Ram Lambs $14, $12, $8, $6, $5

3. Pen of two Ram Lambs $14, $12, $8

4. Yearling Ewe $14, $12, $8, $6, $5

5. Pen of two Yearling Ewes $14, $12, $8

6. Ewe Lamb $14, $12, $8, $6, $5

7. Pen of two Ewe Lambs $14, $12, $8

8. Champion Ram $10

9. Champion Ewe $10

10. Breeder’s Young Flock $14, $12, $8

(Example for entry form: 7-6 meaning – 7 is Breed and 6 is Class = Horned Dorset Ewe Lamb)

Supreme Champion Ram $15

Supreme Champion Ewe $15


Chairman: Jason Sanders; Noah Parnell 

Equine Coordinator: Lauren Smith

Barn Supervisor: Brett Berger

Horses need to be stalled from Sunday July 23, 2023, by 2:00 PM and released Saturday July 29, 2023, starting at 1:30 PM

All participants must purchase a $40.00 adult season ticket and $5.00 membership.

Judging: Thursday July 27, 2023, starting time 9:30 AM at Draft Horse Arena

Sign-Up for classes must be done in advance and are due by July 19th, 2023, by 5 PM

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR SCRATCHING A CLASS DAY OF SHOW

All animals must be in the show ring on time.

All stallions must be under control, this is at the discretion of the Senior Fair Board, Equine Coordinator, and day of judge.

The show is run as a tab.

All horses are subject to the current State of Ohio Health Laws

Grand Classes are for first and second place winners of designated classes before

A copy of registered breed papers will need to be available during the show, if papers are not available the exhibitor will not receive any payouts for those classes.

Fees are $3.00 Premiums: 1st $30; 2nd$20, 3rd $15; 4th $10; 5th $5

There are no fees or premiums for classes for Junior Division

No premiums for Grand Champion classes and Overall Champion Classes. 

Ending even years, the show will run Division D, Division C, Division A and Division B. 

Ending odd years, the show will run Division A, Division B, Division C and Division D.

Peewee Showmanship will be broken into 2 divisions once sign-ups are complete the top 2 from each division will return to the ring for overall peewee awards. Trophies will be awarded to all participants. 

DIVISION A: All Registered Draft Horse Division

A1. Stallion - 2 years and older

A2. Stallion - 1 year old

A3. Stallion - Foals of current year

A4. Grand Champion Stallions; Roger Shira Memorial

A5. Mares – 4 years and older

A6. Mares – 3 years old

A7. Mares – 2 years old

A8. Mares – 1 year old

A9. Mare - Foals of the current year

A10. Grand Champion Mare Trophy Sponsor: Gordon & Linda Laymon

A11. PRODUCE OF DAM (2 animals)

A12. GET OF SIRE (2 animals)

A13. Mare and Foal of Current year - can include grade draft Hobert Hays Memorial

A14. Matched Pair- can include grade draft George Freas Memorial

DIVISION B: All Grade Draft Equine

B1. Mule Any Age Either Sex

B2. Grade Draft Gelding - 3 years and over 

B3. Grade Draft Mare - 3 years and over

B4. Grade Draft Gelding - 2 years and under

B5. Grade Draft Mare - 2 years and under

B6. Grand Champion Grade Trophy Sponsor: Tim & Peach Broseus

B7. Best 3 Draft Horses of the day, owned by one owner - can include registered draft Trophy Sponsor: Central Ohio Draft Horse Club

B8. Overall Grand Draft Horse: Trophy Sponsor: Trophies Unlimited

Division C: Junior Division

C1. Junior Draft Horse Showmanship Class- Age 14 to 19 years old: Trophy Sponsor: Luke & Ashleigh Bridge

C2. Junior Draft Pony/Haflinger Showmanship Class – Age 14 to 19 years old; Trophy Sponsor: Tom & Brenda Hughes

C3. Junior Draft Horse Showmanship Class – Age 9 to 13 years old; Trophy Sponsor: KDS Shira Percherons

C4. Junior Draft Pony/Haflinger Showmanship Class – Age 9 to 13 years old;Trophy Sponsor: Knox County Horse Park

C5-1 & 2: Peewee Showmanship Class – Age 8 and Under; Trophy Sponsor: Madisyn Weekley 

C6. Peewee Showmanship Overall Trophy Sponsor: Madisyn Weekley 

Division D: Draft Pony/Haflinger Division *under 60 inches* 

D1. Stallion or Gelding - 3 years and over

D2. Stallion or Gelding - 1 year old and 2 years old

D3. Stallion or Gelding - Foals of current year

D4. Grand Champion Stallion or Gelding Trophy Sponsor: Northern Ohio Draft Pony Association

D5. Mares – 4 years and older

D6. Mares – 3 years old

D7. Mares – 2 years old

D8. Mares – 1 year old

D9. Mares - Foals of the current year

D10. Grand Champion Mare; Dana Gage Memorial 

D11. Mare and Foal of Current year Trophy Sponsor: Hair Designs

D12. Matched Pair Trophy Sponsor: B & B Farm Service

D13. Best 3 Draft Pony/Haflinger of the day, owned by one owner Trophy Sponsor: Jim “Papa” Stafford 

D14. Overall Grand Draft Pony/Haflinger; Trophy Sponsor: Trophies Unlimited 

Division E: Supreme Grand Champion

E1: Supreme Grand Champion: Grand and Reserve Champions from B8 and D14 come back for overall Grand and Reserve; Award Sponsor: DePolo & Associates 


Saturday July 29, 2023, 12:00 Noon

Todd M. Carpenter-Chairman, Corey Prosser, Jim Ruhl, Ethan Fowler, Pat Forshey

Rules:

1. Entries must be made by 9:00 pm on Friday, July 28th, 2023, to Senior Fair Board Secretary’s office. 

*Entries must be made in the name of whomever the premium check will be made to.

2. *NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

3. Entry Fee will be $15.00 plus $5 Society Membership for Knox County residents or $25 for non-County residents per hog entered with no limit on the number of entries.

4. All animals must be in place by 9:00 a.m. and hogs must be weighted, or weight declared by 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29th, 2023. All winners will have a ten (10) pound weight back.

5. Live Show will begin at 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 29th, 2023

6. There will be at least three (3) classes of Showmanship. Any child entering the Pee Wee Showmanship class must be  over the age of four (4) years old. 

Underweight Animals are NOT eligible for premiums. Hogs must weigh a minimum of 200 pounds.

Grand Champion  $150 and Trophy

Reserve Grand Champion  $100 and Trophy

***REMEMBER: THIS IS A NON-TERMINAL SHOW AND ALL HOGS MUSTBE REMOVED FROM GROUNDS BY EHIBITORS. THERE WILL BE NO TRAILERS FROM PRODUCERS AT THIS SHOW. ***


Chairman Cindy Campbell, Deputy Master, Knox Count Granges

Subordinate Theme. "Ohio State Grange – 150 Years – Looking forward to the Future”

Competitions open to Granges in Knox County. The members of the Granges exhibiting must produce all products. All exhibits must be completed between 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 20, 2023. A penalty of 10 points per exhibit after the deadline time. In awarding premiums, quality rather than quantity will be considered. Each booth will receive $100.00. Judging will start at 9:00 A.M. Monday, July 24, 2023.

An exhibit should, in reality, be a picture of what the Grange is and the thing for which it stands. It should be designed to attract attention and tell the story of the Grange to non-members. All exhibits can be removed between 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. Sunday, July 29, 2023, or at the close of the Knox County Fair on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Exhibits will be judged on the following score:

Use of General Theme and Originality in Presentation  25

“What is the Grange?” Presentation  15

Ability to Attract and Hold Attention  10

Presentation of Your Grange’s Community Service Work  20

Presentation of Your Grange’s Activities, Contests, Achievements  20

Your Grange Information (Meeting Time, Place, Contact Persons)  5

Appearance and Neatness - Visibility and Lettering  5

Total:  100

GRANGE JUNIOR SCORE CARD

Junior Theme: “Honoring The Past, While Looking Forward To The Future”

Exhibits will be judged on the following score:

1. General Appearance  50

Ability to Hold Attention  10

Sign - Name of Grange and County  10

Balanced Arrangement  10

Neatness, Spaciousness  10

Originality of Presentation  10

Total:   100

2. Presentation of Youth Grange Program  50

Use of General Theme  15

Presentation of Youth Activities  15

Community Service Rendered by Grange Youth Placing Exhibit  10

Contest  10

Total:  100

GRANGE YOUTH SCORE CARD

Youth Theme: “Looking Forward To The Future”

Exhibits will be judged on the following score:

1. General Appearance  50

Ability to Hold Attention  10

Sign - Name of Grange and County  10

Balanced Arrangement  10

Neatness, Spaciousness  10

Originality of Presentation  10

Total:   100

2. Presentation of Youth Grange Program  50

Use of General Theme  15

Presentation of Youth Activities  15

Community Service Rendered by Grange Youth Placing Exhibit  10

Contest  10

Total: 100

NOTE: American Flag placed at viewers left. Bible, have it closed and protected.


“CELEBRATING LIFE IN KNOX COUNTY”

Chairman – Crystal Gallwitz – Director

RULES:

1. Competition open to the world.

2. An exhibitor may enter as many classes as they wish, but only one (1) entry per class.

3. Exhibitors must complete an entry form for each entry.

4. The committee has the right to refuse any entry not clean or suitable for the class.

5. All items entered must be exhibitors own work and not displayed at the Knox County fair in the last 2 calendar years.

6. No purchased articles can compete for a premium. Specimens must be grown by the exhibitor and displayed in a clear glass with no foliage under water if possible. May use wedging to keep leaves above water.

7. Entry tags will be provided at the Fair Board office. Each tag will cost $.50 (50 cents). If a season pass is purchased, you will receive 10 entry tags at no additional cost. 

8. The exhibitor must accompany and place their exhibit at the designated date and time to be appropriately judged. Exhibitors claim check/stub must be presented at withdrawal.

9. Perishable items will be disposed of at the discretion of the committee.

10. Any articles entered out of its class or department will be disqualified.

11. Entry tags must be attached/fastened to the exhibit. Exhibitors’ names must not be visible during judging. Entry tags will display exhibitors name post judging for display purposes only.

12. Building will be closed during designed judging times.

13. Best of show rosettes will be awarded in each class.

14. Disbudding is the removal of surplus buds along the stem or in axil (where leaves join the stem).  Buds are generally on a small stem.  Remove the little stem also at the joint (axil), leaving the leaves at the main stem.  

15. Spray consists of a terminal bloom and at least four other immediately adjacent blooms, each of which is carried on an individual stem coming from a common stem.  

16. Spike is a single stalk of florets in which the bottom floret usually blooms first.

17. Premiums paid will be: $3.00 for 1st place, $2.00 for 2nd place, and $1.00 for 3rd place. This scale is for all classes.

18. AGE CATEGORY: GOLDEN   ADULT  INTERMIEDIATE  JUNIOR

Age 65 & Over Age 18 thru 64  Age 13 thru 17 12 & Under

The Horticulture show will be on Monday, July 24; entries accepted from 8:00 am until 11:00 am with Judging at 1:00 pm. Items must be removed/picked-up on Wednesday, July 26 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Any items left after 7:00 pm will be disposed of.

The Artistic show will be on Thursday, July 27; entries accepted from 8:00 am until 11:00 am with Judging at 1:00 pm. Items must be removed/picked-up on Saturday, July 29 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Any items left after 7:00 pm will be disposed of.

HORTICULTURE SHOW CLASSES: Golden and Adult

1. ZINNIA (lg. flowered, 4.5” and over. One bloom disbudded back to stem with foliage not under water.

2. ZINNIA (med. flowered 2.5” – 4.5”. One bloom disbudded back to stem with foliage not under water.

3. ZINNIA (small flowered 1.5” – 2.5”. One bloom disbudded back to stem with foliage not under water. 

4. CLEOME & BEAR BREECHES (1 stem miniature design no taller than 6”.

5. SNAPDRAGON (any variety, 1 spike)

6. SHASTA DAISY (1 stem, 1 bloom)

7. LIATRIS (1 spike)

8. SUNFLOWER (any variety except giant: no larger than 7” in diameter, foliage on stems not under water.

9. LYCORISD – MAGIC LILY (1 stem)

10. HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily, any color, 1 stem)

11. EVERLASTING (1 stem)

12. SEDUM (1 spray/stem)

13. STELLA DE ORA DAYLILY (1 stem)

14. COSMOS (3 blooms with 3 separate stems)

15. ECHINACEA (1 bloom, 1 stem)

16. RUDBECKIA “GOLDSTURM” (1 stem)

17. BLANKET FLOWER “GAILLARDIA” (1 stem disbudded with foliage)

18. SALVIA (any color, 3 stems)

19. SHORT GRASSES (3 stems of named variety, No taller than 24”)

20. BEAR GRASS (3 stems of named variety, No taller than 34”)

21. HYDRANGEAS – PINK (1 stem, 1 bloom with foliage, no greater than 20”)

22. HYDRANGEAS – BLUE (1 stem, 1 bloom with foliage, no greater than 20”)

23. HYDRANGEAS – WHITE OR GREEN (1 stem,1 bloom with foliage, no greater than 20”)

24. GARDEN PHLOX (1 stem, any color)

25. COREOPSIS (1 stem, any color)

26. ARTEMESIA (1 spray)

27. LAVENDER (1 stem)

28. YARROW (1 stem)

29. GLOBE THISTLE (1 stem)

30. MEXICAN HAT FLOWER (RATIBIDA) (1 stem disbudded with foliage)

31. CELOSIA (plumed 1 spike with foliage)

32. DAHLIA (small, 1 variety, 1 bloom under”, 1 stem disbudded with foliage)

33. DAHLIA (med, 1 variety, 1 bloom 3”-6”, 1 stem disbudded with foliage)

34. DAHLIA (lg, 1 variety, 1 bloom over 6”, 1 stem disbudded with foliage)

35. GLADIOLUS (1 spike)

36. MARIGOLD (dwarf, 1 spay disbudded with foliage)

37. FRENCH MARIGOLD (1 stem)

38. ROSE (hybrid tea, any variety, 1 bloom, disbudded)

39. KNOCK OUT ROSE (1 stem)

40. MINIATURE ROSE (1 spray, not disbudded)

41. ROSE (miniature, 1 bloom on stem with foliage)

42. PETUNIA (any variety, 1 stem)

43. COLEUS (1 stem)

44. CALADIUM LEAVES (any variety, named, 1 stem)

45. HOSTA (small leaved, named variety, with less that 3”, 1 leaf)

46. HOSTA (med leaved, named variety, over 3” but under 5”, 1 leaf)

47. HOSTA (lg leaved, named variety, over 5”, 1 leaf)

48. PARSLEY (1 stem)

49. SAGE (1 stem)

50. RUSSIAN SAGE (1 spray)

51. MINT 

52. FLOWERING DILL

53. THYME

54. BASIL

55. GERANIUM (1 bloom)

56. BUTTERFLY BUSH (1 stem with leaves)

57. BEE BALM (1 stem, any color)

58. OBEDIENCE (1 stem, 1 cluster)

59. AFRICAN VIOLET (single crown, any variety)

60. INDOOR PLANTER (min. of 3 plants)

61. BLOOMING HANGING BASKET

62. HANGING VINING PLANT (1 plant, 1 variety)

63. SUCCULENT OTHER THAN CACTUS (1 plant)

64. SUCCULENT GARDEN (3 or more varieties)

65. MOST UNUSUAL HOUSE PLANT

66. OTHER THAN LISTED BLOOMING PLANT

67. ANY OTHER FOLIAGE PLANT

68. MANDEVILLA VINE (must be in bloom)

69. GERANIUMS (1 plant, any variety)

70. ONE BEGONIA (any variety)

71. HANGING NON-BLOOMING BASKET

72. CACTUS (1 plant, any variety)

73. CACTUS GARDEN (3 or more varieties)

74. PLANT IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER

75. STRAWBERRY JAR (any variety)

76. POTTED HERB (1 or more plants, same/different)

77. ORCHID (any variety, must be in bloom) 

HORTICULTURE SHOW CLASSES: YOUTH - Intermediate and Junior

1. ZINNIA (Flowered 2” and over, 3 stems, same color, disbudded with foliage not under water)

2. LARGE MARIGOLD (1 stem, disbudded)

3. SUNFLOWER (any variety except giant, no larger than 7” in diameter, foliage on stems no under water)

4. MARIGOLD (1 stem)

5. PETUNIA (single variety, not wave, 1 stem)

6. DAHLIA (any size, 1 stem, disbudded)

7. ANY HANGING PLANT

8. PLANT IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER

9. FAIRY GARDEN

ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT SHOW – “CELEBRATING LIFE IN KNOX COUNTY”

CLASSES: Golden and Adult

1. HEART OF OHIO (design of choice using Red, White, and Blue flowers)

2. RASTON TOWER (vertical design)

3. HARVEST TIME (design of choice incorporating dried/preserved natural materials)

4. SCHNORMEIER GARDENS (Oriental manner arrangement)

5. LAKES OF KNOX COUNTY (incorporating water into design)

6. WINTERTIME (design of choice using all white flowers)

7. COUNTY BACK ROADS (design of choice using wildflowers)

8. ARIEL FOUNDATION PARK (Horizontal design)

ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT SHOW – “CELEBRATING LIFE IN KNOX COUNTY”

CLASSES: YOUTH - Intermediate and Junior

1. CHILDHOOD IN THE COUNTY (design of choice using Red, White, and Blue as predominate colors

2. GRAND ADVENTURE (design of choice incorporating a mode of transportation)


Chairman – Crystal Gallwitz-Director

Coordinator: Cathy Gallwitz 740-504-0882

RULES:

1. Competition open to the world. All articles must be the work of the exhibitor and have been completed after August 1,  2022.

2. Entries are limited to one per class. Miscellaneous classes should be used if no other class fulfills your entry description  and cannot be used to enter like-entry you have in another class.

3. Entry fee is fifty cents ($.50) per article.

4. All articles must have exhibitor’s ticket filled out with name, telephone number, address, class number, identifying class description, and qualifying age group. Exhibitor’s ticket must be securely attached prior to drop off for judging.

5. Change to class entries must be approved by members of committee.

6. ENTRY FORMS can be obtained from the Knoxcountyfair.org website or the Fair Board office (740-397-0484). DEADLINE ENTRY DATE for the form is Friday, July 14, 2023. Send completed forms with entry fees to—Emilee Hollis, PO Box 707, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050. Make checks payable to Knox County Agricultural Society (include telephone number).

7. CLASSES 1 through 299 bring articles to craft building, under grandstand on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, From 10:00 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. CLOSED JUDGING on THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023

8. CLASSES 300 through 435 CULINARY CLASSES bring food to craft building, under grandstand, Friday, July 21, 2023, From 10:00 To 2:00 P.M.  CLOSED JUDGING BEGINS AT 2:00 p.m. Entries must be picked up by 6:00 p.m.

9. Entries will be released on Sunday, July 30, 2023, between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Must have tag stubs to claim. Items removed early (without prior arrangements) will forfeit premiums earned. Items not picked up during release hours will remain the exhibitor’s responsibility.

10. AGE GROUPS: Junior - 12 and under; Intermediate - 13 thru 17; Adult- 18 thru 64; and Golden Age - 65 and over. ALL THE DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL.

Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.00; Participant Ribbon (all others). 

Ribbons and Premiums furnished by the Fair Board. 

Honorable Mentions will receive $1.00 extra premium courtesy of the Fair Board.

ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES

QUILTS

1 Quilt, Pieced and Hand Quilted

2 Quilt, Appliqué and Hand Quilted

3 Quilt, Embroidery/Cross Stitch and Hand Quilted

4 Quilt, Baby and Hand Quilted

5 Quilt, Pieced and Machine Quilted

6 Quilt, Applique and Machine Quilted

7 Quilt, Embroidery/Cross Stitch and Machine Quilted

8 Quilt, Baby and Machine Quilted

9 Quilt, Group Project

10 Quilt, Knotted

11 Quilt, Combination (ex. Applique and Pieced)

12 Quilt, Lap (NOT for baby)

PILLOWS

13 Pillow, Patchwork

14 Pillow, Crochet/Knit

15 Pillow, Needlepoint

16 Pillow, Appliqué

17 Pillow, Quilted

18 Pillow, Holiday Theme

19 Pillow, Latch Hook

20 Pillow, Cross Stitch

21 Pillow, Misc.

CROCHET

22 Crochet, Bedspread

23 Crochet, Tablecloth

24 Crochet, Afghan

25 Crochet, Baby Afghan

26 Crochet, Adult Sweater

27 Crochet, Teen/Child Wear

28 Crochet, Baby Set

29 Crochet, Kitchen Accessories

30 Crochet, Lap Size Afghan (NOT for a baby)

31 Crochet, Doilies

32 Crochet, Misc.

33 Crochet, Scarf/Gloves/Hat

34 Crochet, Shawls

KNIT

35 Knit, Afghan

36 Knit, Baby Afghan

37 Knit, Adult Sweater

38 Knit, Teen/Child Wear

39 Knit, Baby Set

40 Knit, Kitchen Accessories

41 Knit, Lap Size Afghan (NOT for a baby)

42 Knit, Machine Knit (any item)

43 Knit, Misc.

44 Knit, Scarf/Gloves/Hat

45 Knit, Shawls

EMBROIDERY/CREWEL

46 Emb/C, Picture Ready to Hang

47 Emb/C, Machine Embroidery

48 Emb/C, Swedish Weaving

49 Emb/C, Misc.

CROSS STITCH

50 CS Picture Ready to Hang

51 CS Religious Theme Ready to Hang

52 CS Holiday Theme Ready to Hang

53 CS Traditional samplers (Must include and identify two other stitches besides cross stitch and include alphabet and  numbers) Ready to Hang

54 CS Modern Sampler Ready to Hang

55 CS Patriotic Picture Ready to Hang

56 CS Week-end Project (stitched area no larger than 5” X 7”) Ready to Hang

57 CS County Fair Theme Ready to Hang

58 CS Picture on Linen Ready to Hang

59 CS Misc.

60 CS Item to Wear

NEEDLEWORK

61 NWK, Footstool or Chair Seat

62 NWK, Article - Plastic Canvas

63 NWK, Misc.

TOYS

64 Toys, Animal (totally handmade)

65 Toys, Doll, and Attire (totally handmade)

66 Toys, Doll Clothes, (crochet, knit, or sewn)

67 Toys, Misc.

RUGS

68 Rugs, Latch Hook

69 Rugs, Braided, Any Material

70 Rugs, Crochet or Knitted Rug

71 Rugs, Woven

WALL HANGINGS

72 WH, Quilted

73 WH, Latch Hook

74 WH, Crochet or Knitted

75 WH, Misc.

SEWING - CLOTHING PROJECTS - All clothing projects need to be on a bendable metal hanger and enclosed in a clear plastic bag.

76 Clothing, Formal Wear

77 Clothing, Adult Misc.

78 Clothing, Child/Teen Misc.

79 Clothing, Baby Misc.

SEWING - MISCELLANEOUS

80 SM, Sewing with Denim

81 SM, Robes/Pajamas/Gowns

82 SM, Tote Bags

83 SM, Aprons

84 SM, Costume

85 SM, Vest

86 SM, Decorated Sweatshirt

87 SM. Jackets

88 SM, Misc.

WOODWORKING

89 WW, Turned Item

90 WW, Hand Carved Item

91 WW, Restored/Refinished Item

92 WW, Large Item (furniture)

93 WW, Inlay Item

94 WW, Scroll Saw

95 WW, Toys

96 WW, Misc.

DIAMOND ART

97 DA, Ready to Hang Picture 

98 DA, Ornament

99 DA, Misc.

SCRAPBOOKING -

All scrapbooking must have a minimum of (5) pages in a binder. 

100 SB, Wedding/Anniversary

101 SB, Graduation

102 SB, Baby

103 SB, Vacation

104 SB, Kid Stuff

105 SB, Sports

106 SB, School Memories

107 SB, Misc.

HAND MADE CARDS

108 HMC, Christmas Card

109 HMC, Wedding Invitation

110 HMC, Party Invitation

111 HMC, Greeting Card Misc.

112 HMC, Birthday Card

OTHER CRAFTS

113 Other, Holiday Theme

114 Other, Tole Painting

115 Other, String Art

116 Other, Recycled Project (must use recycled materials)

117 Other, Jewelry in Any Media (display three items)

118 Other, Tie Dye T-shirt

119 Other, Floral Arrangements (non-professional)

120 Other, Christmas Ornament

121 Other, Craft Forms

122 Other, Ceramics

123 Other, Misc.

WREATHS

124 Other, Christmas 

125 Other, Fall

126 Other, Other Holiday

127 Other, Misc.

ATTIC HEIRLOOM -

Need not be made by the exhibitor. Cards must be attached with the history of the item. Cannot be displayed for more than one year.

128 AH, Old Quilts

129 AH, Other Old Needlework Items

130 AH, Pictures/Posters

131 AH, Stamp/Coins

132 AH, Misc.

133 AH, Old Aprons

CAKE DECORATING

(Non-Professionals Only) Cakes will be judged on appearance only and not on taste. Cake dummies may be used. Cakes are expected to remain on display for the entire fair.

(ADULT)

134 Dec. cake, Wedding/Anniversary

135 Dec. cake, Special Occasion

136 Dec. cake, Novelty Cake

137 Dec. cake, Character Form Cake

(INTERMEDIATE/JUNIOR)

138 Dec. cake, Special Occasion

139 Dec. cake, Character Form

FINE ARTS -

All Fine Arts articles must be mounted and ready to hang with a sturdy hanging device, using NO tape of any kind. Any Fine Art article not meeting these criteria will not be displayed.

140 FA, Drawing in Pencil/Color

141 FA, Drawing in Pencil/Black & White

142 FA, Drawing in Charcoal

143 FA, Drawing in Pen and Ink

144 FA, Crayons, Chalk,

145 FA, Opaque Painting in Oil or Acrylic

146 FA, Mixed Media

147 FA, Collage

148 FA, Graphic and Prints

149 FA, Lettering

150 FA, Computer Art

151 FA, Magic Markers

152 FA, Watercolors

PHOTOGRAPHY -

All photos must be 8 x 10 (Exception Class 176 and Class 200 May Be 4 x 6). Photos may be on a secure hard backing. NOT FRAMED NOR MATTED. Any photo not meeting this criterion will not be displayed. Please, NO computer enhanced photos

BLACK & WHITE PHOTO

153 B & W Domestic Pets

154 B & W Wild Animals

155 B & W Farm Animals

156 B & W Landscape

157 B & W People

158 B & W Action

159 B & W Nature

160 B & W County Fair

161 B & W Sunrise/Set

162 B & W Seascapes

163 B & W Sports

164 B & W Flowers

165 B & W Barns

166 B & W Farm Life (Agriculture)

167 B & W Kids

168 B & W Insects

169 B & W Birds

170 B & W Patriotic

171 B & W Humorous

172 B & W Snow Scenes

173 B & W Weddings

174 B & W Portrait

175 B & W Misc.

176 B & W Architecture

COLOR PHOTO

177 Domestic Pets

178 Wild Animals

179 Farm Animals

180 Landscape

181 People

182 Action

183 Nature

184 County Fair

185 Sunrise/Set

186 Seascapes

187 Sports

188 Flowers

189 Barns

190 Farm Life (Agriculture)

191 Kids

192 Insects

193 Birds

194 Patriotic

195 Humorous

196 Snow Scenes

197 Weddings

198 Portrait

199 Misc.

200 Architecture

CANNED/PRESERVED FOODS

(Open to any age group)

Bring in one jar per class entry. All canned items must be in CLEAR GLASS CANNING JARS - QUARTS OR PINTS for meats, vegetables, fruit, pickles, and relishes. PINTS, HALF-PINTS OR JELLY JARS for jellies, jams, and marmalades. All items must be processed in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Any question concerning this issue can be discussed with the Knox County Extension Office. All jars must also have canning rings on them.

MEAT

201 Beef

202 Pork

203 Lamb

204 Poultry

205 Other Meat

VEGETABLES

206 Bean, Kidney

207 Bean, Lima

208 Bean, Shell

209 Bean, Snap

210 Beet

211 Carrot

212 Corn

213 Mixed Vegetable

214 Peas, Green

215 Potatoes

216 Pumpkin or Squash

217 Tomato, Whole

218 Tomato Juice

219 Mixed Vegetable Juice

220 Other Vegetable, please identify.

FRUIT

221 Apples

222 Applesauce

223 Berries

224 Cherries

225 Peaches

226 Pears

227 Plums

228 Fruit Juice

229 Other Fruit, please identify.

PICKLED VEGETABLES

230 Beets

231 Carrots

232 Cauliflower

233 Pepper

234 Sauerkraut

235 Tomato, Green

236 Zucchini

237 Other Pickled Vegetable, please identify.

PICKLES

238 Sweet, Chunked

239 Sweet, Dill

240 Sweet, Mixed

241 Sweet, Sliced

242 Sweet, Whole

243 Dill, Sliced

244 Dill, Chunked

245 Dill, Whole

246 Bread & Butter

247 Mustard

248 Watermelon Rind

249 Other Pickles, please identify.

RELISH

250 Cabbage

251 Corn

252 Cucumber

253 Mixed Vegetables

254 Piccadilly

255 Pickle Relish

256 Red Pepper

257 Sweet Mango

258 Tomato, Green

259 Salsa

260 Other Relish, please identify.

JELLY

261 Apple

262 Blackberry

263 Crabapple

264 Currant

265 Elderberry

266 Grape

267 Peach

268 Raspberry

269 Red Raspberry

270 Strawberry

271 Combination Fruit

272 Plum

273 Other Jelly, please identify.

JAMS

274 Blackberry

275 Elderberry

276 Grape

277 Raspberry

278 Red Raspberry

279 Strawberry

280 Combination Fruit

281 Plum

282 Other Jam, please identify.

MARMALADE/BUTTER

283 Apple

284 Peach

285 Pear

286 Orange

287 Orange-Pineapple

288 Pineapple

289 Combination Fruit

290 Other Marmalade/Butter, please identify.

MISCELLANEOUS

291 Catsup

292 Mincemeat

293 Bottle sauce

294 Spaghetti Sauce

295 Maple Syrup

296 Vegetable Soup

297 Chili

298 Pie Filling, identify.

299 Other Canned Misc., please identify. 

CULINARY CLASSES ADULT/GOLDEN - Friday, JULY 21, 2023

ADULT/GOLDEN AGE

YEAST BREAD

300 White, l loaf

301 Whole wheats, l loaf

302 Rye, l loaf

303 Mixed grain, l loaf

304 Cinnamon, l loaf

305 Sourdough, l loaf

306 Other Yeast Bread

YEAST ROLLS - 6 On a plate

307 Cloverleaf 

308 Pan Rolls

309 Cinnamon Rolls

310 Nut Rolls

311 Breakfast Rolls

312 Doughnuts, raised.

313 Other Yeast Rolls - please identify.

QUICK BREAD

314 Nut Bread, l loaf

315 Date Bread, l loaf

316 Banana Bread, l loaf

317 Pumpkin Bread, l loaf

318 Other Quick Bread, l loaf

BISCUITS - 6 On a plate

319 Baking Powder Biscuits 

320 Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

COFFEE CAKE

321 Cinnamon & Spice

322 Fruit Swirl

323  Nuts

324 Streusel

325 Chocolate

326 Yeast Raised, any flavor.

327 Cream Cheese

328 Other Coffee Cake - please identify.

PIES

329 Apple

330 Berry

331 Cream

332 Lemon

333 Nut

334 Peach

335 Cherry

336 Custard

337 Crumb Top

338 Pumpkin

339 Other pie - please identify.

CAKES

340 Chocolate Layer

341 Marble Layer

342 Nut Layer

343 Spice Layer

344 White Layer

345 Yellow Layer

346 Angel Food

347 Chiffon

348 Pound

349 Cheesecake 

350 Fruit Cake

351 Other Cake 

352 Pumpkin Roll

353 Bundt

COOKIES - 6 On a plate

354 Butterscotch

355 Chocolate

356 Chocolate chip

357 Ginger

358 Oatmeal

359 Peanut Butter

360 Pinwheel

361 Filled

362 Rolled/Shaped/Cutout

363 Cereal Bars - please identify.

364 Bar Cookies

365 Sandwich

366 Shortbread

367 Thumbprint

368 No Bake Cookies

369 Pumpkin cookies

370 Other cookies - please identify.

MUFFINS - 6 On a plate

371 Blueberry

372 Bran

373 Carrot

374 Chocolate Chip

375 Banana

376 Poppy Seed

377 Cream Cheese

378 Other muffins - please identify.

CORN BREAD

379 Pan Cornbread Southern Style

380 Mexican Cornbread

381 Sweet Cornbread

382 Corn muffin

CANDY - 6 Pieces on a plate

383 Chocolate Fudge

384 Nut fudge

385 Peanut butter Fudge

386 White Fudge

387 Creams

388 Caramels

389 Hardtack

390 Brittle

391 Divinity, Sea Foam

392 Mints

393 Taffy

394 English Toffee

395 Peanut Butter Cups

396 Molded Assortment

397 Chocolate Covered Cherries

398 Other candy - please identify.

COBBLERS

399 Peach

400 Berry

401 Combination Fruit

402 Apple Dumpling

CULINARY CLASSES FOR JUNIORS/INTERMEDIATES

403 Bisquick Mix Biscuits

404 Muffins - 6 on a plate

405 Pie - please identify.

406 Coffee Cake

407 Cake from Scratch - bring recipe with entry.

408 Gingerbread

409 Chocolate Chip Cookies - 6 on a plate

410 Peanut Butter Cookies - 6 on a plate

411 Brownies - 6 on a plate

412 Sugar Cookies - 6 on a plate

413 No Bake Cookies - 6 on a plate

414 Cake Mix Cookies - 6 on a plate.

415 Other Cookies - please identify - 6 on a plate.

416 Cupcakes - 6 on a plate

417 Bar cookies - 6 on a plate

418 Cheesecake

419 Candy - please identify - 6 on a plate.

JUNIORS

420 Bisquick Mix Biscuits - 6 on a plate.

421 Muffins - please identify - 6 on a plate.

422 Coffeecake

423 Cupcakes - 6 on a plate

424 Gingerbread

425 Cake Mix Cake - one or two Layers

426 Chocolate Chip Cookies - 6 on a plate

427 Peanut Butter Cookies - 6 on a plate

428 Sugar Cookies - 6 on a plate

429 Brownies - 6 on a plate

430 No Bake Cookies - 6 on a plate

431 Bar Cookies - 6 on a plate

432 Cake Mix Cookies - 6 on a plate.

433 Other cookies - please identify - 6 on a plate.

434 Cheesecake

435 Candy - please identify - 6 pieces on a plate.


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