Adams County Fair General Rules
The Fair will open on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 and close on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 unless continued longer because of rain.
All time references in this book are Daylight Savings Time.
.NO 4-WHEELERS or GOLF CARTS ALLOWED, except for Official Use, and approved by Board.
Entries in all departments, except Livestock, may be made up until 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
All Livestock and Rabbits entries, including Jr. and 4-H Entries MUST BE MADE by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. All livestock entries must be accompanied by check or money order for stall or pen fees, exhibitor tickets, etc.
Exhibits must be in place by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Check department for livestock entry and release times.
SUPERINTENDENTS WILL ASSIGN STALLS.
IN LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENTS, NO EXHIBITOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO WIN MORE THAN TWO PREMIUMS IN ANY ONE CLASS. NO EXHIBITOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER MORE THAN THREE ENTRIES IN ANY ONE CLASS.
No animal to occupy a stall or pen on the grounds of Fair Association unless competing for premiums or if there as a nurse animal for others which are competing, and then the regular stall or pen fees must be paid for such animals. ALL EXHIBITORS OF LIVESTOCK WILL BE CHARGED FOR PENS OR STALLS USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, AT THE STATED FEE.
If any exhibitor refuses to parade his livestock on request of the superintendent in that department, he shall forfeit all rights to any premiums he may have won or does win during the Fair.
The Fair Association reserves the right to pay all premiums pro rata if the proceeds of the Association are not sufficient to pay all the premiums in full.
The interpretation of all rules governing exhibits shall rest entirely with the Fair Association and decisions will be final.
Decisions of the judges and superintendents of each department will be final. Exhibitors may be barred from competition for finding fault with their decisions.
Every article entered for competition shall be under the control of the superintendent of that particular department; however, the Fair Association will in no case be responsible in case of loss or damage, shall any occur.
Registration papers will be checked and animals identified by the Superintendents.
All protests must be filed with the Superintendent of the Department on the day of judging, and must be accompanied by a deposit of $25.00. If the protest is sustained, the deposit will be returned, and if not sustained, it will be forfeited to the Adams County Fair Association.
All Adams County FFA and 4-H Club Exhibitors may enter any open livestock class by paying an exhibitor privilege fee of $5.00.
All entry fees will be charged as they apply.
4-H & FFA entries must meet the same deadlines as other exhibitors.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Health rules for livestock will follow. A veterinarian, will be official inspector of all health certificates.
Only animals entered in competition will be allowed on the fairgrounds with the following exceptions: A) service animals, B) animals which are on the grounds as a part of the exhibition contracted by the Fair Association, C) pets which are confined to the camper areas and kept on leashes. NOTE: THE Fair ASSOCIATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO HAVE THESE ANIMALS REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS SHOULD IT BE DEEMED THAT THEY HAVE BECOME A NUISANCE TO OTHER Fair ATTENDEES. ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BARNS OR LIVESTOCK STAGING AREAS.
Livestock Classes must maintain a minimum of 20 head for 3 years to remain a separate breed with premiums.
All exhibitors are required to purchase an exhibitors pass, except Education Dept. N.
Social Security numbers will be required of winners who win $600 or more.
The Fair Board has the right to deny certain privileges such as displays or Box Seats due to negative publicity or non-payment of obligations.
Livestock trailers must be in designated areas and cannot be in camper spot, unless it has a camper installed in the trailer and have purchased a camping spot in the office.
Livestock fans must be 4’ off the ground.
NO Butt Fans.
Misters must be OK’ed by the Dept. Superintendent.
Anyone caught trying to defraud the Fair of gate admission will be charged double and be open to further prosecution.
The Adams County Fair Association has the right to remove any vehicle or item which may cause an accident or is not in compliance.
Absolutely no water fights will be tolerated or any other unsafe activities that may result in an accident.
RETURNED CHECKS: There will be a $25 charge for all returned checks.
GROUNDS Rental & Cancellation: General rental of the Adams County Fairgrounds is $500 with a damage deposit of $500. A non-refundable deposit (if cancelled within 30 days prior to event) of $250 is due upon agreement to rent the grounds. Also a Certificate of Liability Insurance is required.
FIGHTING: Absolutely no fighting. Individuals involved in altercations on the fairgrounds will be banned from the premises if deemed necessary by the Adams County Fair Board.
All stock trailers must be parked in designated areas at the east end of the fairgrounds.
SUPERINTENDENTS
Each Superintendent shall be on the grounds Wednesday morning, July 24, 2024 to receive and place exhibits. He shall have the placing and arrangement of all entries in his department. He will afford the Judges every facility for examination and will see that the books are properly kept and signed by the judge. He shall return the books to the Secretary as soon as the judging is completed. He shall notify the exhibitors when animals will be shown.
EACH SUPERINTENDENT WILL BE IN FULL CHARGE OF HIS DEPARTMENT.
OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES
No advertising to be erected on the grounds during the Fair other than that in connection with an exhibit.
All advertisement must be in a paid spot, including vehicle signs.
No person shall be permitted to sell, barter, exchange, or give away intoxicating liquor unless approved by the Fair Board.
Nor will gambling be allowed within the Association’s grounds, and it will be the duty of each officer to enforce these rules.
It will be useless to write for or apply for privileges for gambling devices including spindle wheels, paddle wheels, pan joints, questionable shows or for sale of intoxicating liquor, hop, ale, near beer or similar substitutes, confetti, whips or other objectionable features, as the same will not be allowed to be exhibited or sold upon the fairgrounds.
CONCESSIONS
All frontage for concessions selling food is $45.00 per front foot ($600.00 minimum charge). Other concessions will be $30.00 per front foot. Corner spaces pay for double facing with a minimum space of 30 square feet. Prices at all concessions must be posted. Garbage fee will be charged with a $80.00 minimum, water fee with a $45.00 minimum and electrical hookup is $125.00 minimum.
No person will be allowed to occupy a space or stand without having signed a privilege contract provided by the Superintendent of Concessions.
The Superintendent of Concessions will place concessions on the fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 and Wednesday, July 24, 2024 on the allotted space.
Each person contracting for a certain amount of space must sign an application stating the nature of the business the permit is issued for and confine himself to the space assigned or forfeit his privilege without reimbursement. No subleasing of space allowed.
The management will reserve the right to cancel any privilege contract for failure to comply with the rules governing the same.
CLAIMS FOR INJURY
No claim for injury to any person or property shall ever be asserted nor suit instituted or maintained against the Adams County Fair Association, its officers or their agents, representatives, servants or employees having a license or privilege to exhibit on the fairground or occupy space thereon.
If any damage, loss or injury to person or property shall be caused by reason of any neglect or willful act of any person, firm or corporation by their agents, representatives, servants or employees having license or privilege to exhibit on said fairgrounds, or occupy space thereon, the Adams County Fair Association shall in no manner be responsible therefore, and in case it is subjected to any expense or liability, all persons causing same or liable therefore shall indemnify the said Adams County Fair Association at Mendon, Illinois.
Injury must be reported immediately to the EMT, who is on-site throughout the duration of Fair, as well as the Adams County Fair Office.
Nor will any officer or employee of the Fair be permitted to negotiate assurance or make any guarantee whatsoever regarding the same. Property owners desiring insurance against fire, theft, or any protection must make their own arrangements therefore. No officer or employee has any authority to suspend or change this rule.
POWER AND LIGHT CHARGES
Electric current for light, heat and power may be arranged for in tents for outside exhibits on the grounds and will be charged for at rates posted in Concession Superintendents office.
Camping vehicles will be charged a fee per week. Permits issued at Secretary’s office and must be on display in window of unit. A fee of $35 will be charged for any oversized appliances outside. Grounds will be checked for violators.
Exhibitors are required to familiarize themselves with all rules applicable to their exhibits. All out-of-state animals shall require an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at: https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx
All time references in this book are Daylight Savings Time.
.NO 4-WHEELERS or GOLF CARTS ALLOWED, except for Official Use, and approved by Board.
Entries in all departments, except Livestock, may be made up until 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
All Livestock and Rabbits entries, including Jr. and 4-H Entries MUST BE MADE by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. All livestock entries must be accompanied by check or money order for stall or pen fees, exhibitor tickets, etc.
Exhibits must be in place by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Check department for livestock entry and release times.
SUPERINTENDENTS WILL ASSIGN STALLS.
IN LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENTS, NO EXHIBITOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO WIN MORE THAN TWO PREMIUMS IN ANY ONE CLASS. NO EXHIBITOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER MORE THAN THREE ENTRIES IN ANY ONE CLASS.
No animal to occupy a stall or pen on the grounds of Fair Association unless competing for premiums or if there as a nurse animal for others which are competing, and then the regular stall or pen fees must be paid for such animals. ALL EXHIBITORS OF LIVESTOCK WILL BE CHARGED FOR PENS OR STALLS USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, AT THE STATED FEE.
If any exhibitor refuses to parade his livestock on request of the superintendent in that department, he shall forfeit all rights to any premiums he may have won or does win during the Fair.
The Fair Association reserves the right to pay all premiums pro rata if the proceeds of the Association are not sufficient to pay all the premiums in full.
The interpretation of all rules governing exhibits shall rest entirely with the Fair Association and decisions will be final.
Decisions of the judges and superintendents of each department will be final. Exhibitors may be barred from competition for finding fault with their decisions.
Every article entered for competition shall be under the control of the superintendent of that particular department; however, the Fair Association will in no case be responsible in case of loss or damage, shall any occur.
Registration papers will be checked and animals identified by the Superintendents.
All protests must be filed with the Superintendent of the Department on the day of judging, and must be accompanied by a deposit of $25.00. If the protest is sustained, the deposit will be returned, and if not sustained, it will be forfeited to the Adams County Fair Association.
All Adams County FFA and 4-H Club Exhibitors may enter any open livestock class by paying an exhibitor privilege fee of $5.00.
All entry fees will be charged as they apply.
4-H & FFA entries must meet the same deadlines as other exhibitors.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Health rules for livestock will follow. A veterinarian, will be official inspector of all health certificates.
Only animals entered in competition will be allowed on the fairgrounds with the following exceptions: A) service animals, B) animals which are on the grounds as a part of the exhibition contracted by the Fair Association, C) pets which are confined to the camper areas and kept on leashes. NOTE: THE Fair ASSOCIATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO HAVE THESE ANIMALS REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS SHOULD IT BE DEEMED THAT THEY HAVE BECOME A NUISANCE TO OTHER Fair ATTENDEES. ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BARNS OR LIVESTOCK STAGING AREAS.
Livestock Classes must maintain a minimum of 20 head for 3 years to remain a separate breed with premiums.
All exhibitors are required to purchase an exhibitors pass, except Education Dept. N.
Social Security numbers will be required of winners who win $600 or more.
The Fair Board has the right to deny certain privileges such as displays or Box Seats due to negative publicity or non-payment of obligations.
Livestock trailers must be in designated areas and cannot be in camper spot, unless it has a camper installed in the trailer and have purchased a camping spot in the office.
Livestock fans must be 4’ off the ground.
NO Butt Fans.
Misters must be OK’ed by the Dept. Superintendent.
Anyone caught trying to defraud the Fair of gate admission will be charged double and be open to further prosecution.
The Adams County Fair Association has the right to remove any vehicle or item which may cause an accident or is not in compliance.
Absolutely no water fights will be tolerated or any other unsafe activities that may result in an accident.
RETURNED CHECKS: There will be a $25 charge for all returned checks.
GROUNDS Rental & Cancellation: General rental of the Adams County Fairgrounds is $500 with a damage deposit of $500. A non-refundable deposit (if cancelled within 30 days prior to event) of $250 is due upon agreement to rent the grounds. Also a Certificate of Liability Insurance is required.
FIGHTING: Absolutely no fighting. Individuals involved in altercations on the fairgrounds will be banned from the premises if deemed necessary by the Adams County Fair Board.
All stock trailers must be parked in designated areas at the east end of the fairgrounds.
SUPERINTENDENTS
Each Superintendent shall be on the grounds Wednesday morning, July 24, 2024 to receive and place exhibits. He shall have the placing and arrangement of all entries in his department. He will afford the Judges every facility for examination and will see that the books are properly kept and signed by the judge. He shall return the books to the Secretary as soon as the judging is completed. He shall notify the exhibitors when animals will be shown.
EACH SUPERINTENDENT WILL BE IN FULL CHARGE OF HIS DEPARTMENT.
OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES
No advertising to be erected on the grounds during the Fair other than that in connection with an exhibit.
All advertisement must be in a paid spot, including vehicle signs.
No person shall be permitted to sell, barter, exchange, or give away intoxicating liquor unless approved by the Fair Board.
Nor will gambling be allowed within the Association’s grounds, and it will be the duty of each officer to enforce these rules.
It will be useless to write for or apply for privileges for gambling devices including spindle wheels, paddle wheels, pan joints, questionable shows or for sale of intoxicating liquor, hop, ale, near beer or similar substitutes, confetti, whips or other objectionable features, as the same will not be allowed to be exhibited or sold upon the fairgrounds.
CONCESSIONS
All frontage for concessions selling food is $45.00 per front foot ($600.00 minimum charge). Other concessions will be $30.00 per front foot. Corner spaces pay for double facing with a minimum space of 30 square feet. Prices at all concessions must be posted. Garbage fee will be charged with a $80.00 minimum, water fee with a $45.00 minimum and electrical hookup is $125.00 minimum.
No person will be allowed to occupy a space or stand without having signed a privilege contract provided by the Superintendent of Concessions.
The Superintendent of Concessions will place concessions on the fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 and Wednesday, July 24, 2024 on the allotted space.
Each person contracting for a certain amount of space must sign an application stating the nature of the business the permit is issued for and confine himself to the space assigned or forfeit his privilege without reimbursement. No subleasing of space allowed.
The management will reserve the right to cancel any privilege contract for failure to comply with the rules governing the same.
CLAIMS FOR INJURY
No claim for injury to any person or property shall ever be asserted nor suit instituted or maintained against the Adams County Fair Association, its officers or their agents, representatives, servants or employees having a license or privilege to exhibit on the fairground or occupy space thereon.
If any damage, loss or injury to person or property shall be caused by reason of any neglect or willful act of any person, firm or corporation by their agents, representatives, servants or employees having license or privilege to exhibit on said fairgrounds, or occupy space thereon, the Adams County Fair Association shall in no manner be responsible therefore, and in case it is subjected to any expense or liability, all persons causing same or liable therefore shall indemnify the said Adams County Fair Association at Mendon, Illinois.
Injury must be reported immediately to the EMT, who is on-site throughout the duration of Fair, as well as the Adams County Fair Office.
Nor will any officer or employee of the Fair be permitted to negotiate assurance or make any guarantee whatsoever regarding the same. Property owners desiring insurance against fire, theft, or any protection must make their own arrangements therefore. No officer or employee has any authority to suspend or change this rule.
POWER AND LIGHT CHARGES
Electric current for light, heat and power may be arranged for in tents for outside exhibits on the grounds and will be charged for at rates posted in Concession Superintendents office.
Camping vehicles will be charged a fee per week. Permits issued at Secretary’s office and must be on display in window of unit. A fee of $35 will be charged for any oversized appliances outside. Grounds will be checked for violators.
Exhibitors are required to familiarize themselves with all rules applicable to their exhibits. All out-of-state animals shall require an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at: https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx