Rules & Regulations of the Fair

1.  Competition is open to all Orange residents and non-residents.   Children 15 and under (as of September 1, 2008) will be considered juniors. There is a Youth Department.

2.  Exhibitors may enter all classes. Refer to each department for the number of entries allowed.

3.  No entry fee will be charged.

4.  Advance entry form is required for all exhibits mailed on or before September 12, 2008 or until space is full. Send all Adult and Youth entries to: Orange Country Fair, 1074 Orange Center Road, Orange, CT 06477

5.  Exhibitors claim ticket and pass will be issued upon entering exhibits at the exhibition hall. Passes are good for one day only.

6.  All exhibits and small animals (rabbits, chicken, gerbils) will be brought to the Orange Country Fair grounds Friday, September 19, 2008 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. No exhibits except livestock (goats, sheep, dairy and beef) will be accepted after 8:00 p.m. Friday. Livestock (goats, sheep, dairy and beef) will be entered Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.

7.  Exhibits must be left in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2008 The exhibition hall will close at 5:30 on Sunday evening. Exhibits may be picked up between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., Sunday. Be sure to present claim ticket. For those not able to pick up exhibits on Sunday, the exhibition hall will be open on Tuesday, September 22, 2008 from 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M for pick-ups.

8.  The Fair Committee will try to assure the safety of exhibits after arrival at the fair but will not be liable for any loss or damage to the exhibits.

9.  Judging will be the Danish System for all classes. Under this system an exhibit is judged on its individual merit and not in competition with other entries. Ribbons will be offered by the Fair Committee, to be awarded at the discretion of the Judges. Rosettes and ribbons will be given at the discretion of the judges. Premium money will be given in the livestock department goats, sheep, dairy and beef) only.

10.  Fair Admission is $7.00 for adults. Senior citizens $5.00. Children under 15 free. Handicapped free

11.  Health Certificates for dairy, beef, goats, sheep and poultry are required. Animals without Health Certificates will not be accepted. All horses, cattle and sheep must be vaccinated against Rabies and show certificate. Horses must have a current Negative Coggins certificate. Complete rules will be available at the fair or contact the livestock superintendent.

12.  A previous Rosette winning entry will not be considered for Best in Show in any future Orange Country Fair. Livestock and small animals will be excluded from this rule.

13.  Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry that at the discretion of the committee would be unsuitable for display.

14.  Pigeon exhibitors are also subject to the rules and regulations as stated on the Pigeon Entry Form

15.  NO PETS ALLOWED ON FAIR GROUNDS

See Animal Entry Form For More Information