RULES AND REGULATIONS
Special attention on the part of the intending exhibitors is called to all rules given below. It is the endeavor of the Fair Society to keep dishonest or questionable devices off the Fair Grounds. Please cooperate with the Directors by reporting the presence of any such device to the Fair Officials
Not Responsible for typographical errors
1. Competition at the fair will be open to all persons upon the purchase of an
admission ticket or upon application to the Secretary.
2. The Superintendent will receive entries for Classes: E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, N
and P only on Thursday, the 26th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., only animals on
Friday the 27th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Fair Grounds. No entries will be
accepted Saturday morning. All entries must be listed on the entry blanks furnished
by the Society. Entries coming by mail must be in the Superintendent’s
hands before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday before the fair. Early entries help to
avoid the last minute rush.
3. ALL LIVESTOCK ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED TO CHESTER FAIR
P.O. BOX 646 CHESTER, CT 06412 POSTMARKED AFTER JULY 15TH,
2010.
4. All animals, except Drawing Contests, must be within the Fair Grounds by
9:00 p.m. Friday. Classes E, F, G, H, I, J, K L, N and O will be accepted at the
fair grounds 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 26th and not before.
5. All Articles and Animals must be owned by the exhibitor. When there is no
competition the withholding of premiums will be at the discretion of the
Judges.
6. All Animals and Poultry entered for competition must have been owned by the
person entering them on or before August 1, 2010. ALL SPECIES: Animals
shall originate from herds or flocks that meet the testing and health requirements
of the state of Connecticut. State livestock inspectors may request proof
of compliance with state requirements. All animals and poultry must have
permanent identification (ear tag, tattoo, leg band, wing band or microchip
plus a reader). Recently imported animals must have met the health and testing
requirements for entry into Connecticut. No herd or flock under quarantine
order shall move or be exhibited.
7. All animals and poultry entered at fairs and shows must be in good health and
in proper physical condition and will be examined at the exhibition by the
barn superintendent. Evidence of poor condition or infectious or contagious
disease or failure to produce the necessary documents for health certification,
vaccination or testing will result in ejection. The Connecticut Department of
Agriculture Livestock Inspector’s decision is final.
8. Any member of a committee who shall own or have an interest in any article
submitted for decision of said committee shall withdraw from such committee.
9. Should any person enter an animal in any other name than that of its bona
fide owner, the person making such an entry shall not be allowed a premium,
should one be reported by the Judges.
10. All exhibits shall be under the control and direction of the Association but
solely at the risk of the exhibitor. The Association will not be responsible for
damage, injury, loss or theft of or to any exhibit, irrespective of the cause of
such damage, injury, loss or theft. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for
any loss, injury or damage done to, occasioned by or arising from, any animal
or articles exhibited by him, and shall, indemnify the Association against all
legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.
11. Any exhibitor may appeal from the decision of the Judges to the Board of
Directors within one week following the close of the fair.
12. I f the receipts are not sufficient to pay the premiums they shall be subject
to a pro rata reduction.
13. It shall be the duty of the superintendents of the several classes to arrange the
exhibits so that all articles or animals of the same grade or kind shall be placed
together as much as possible, and also to see that all articles or animals in their
respective classes are viewed by the Judges.
14. No person shall be entitled to a premium unless complying with the quantity
specified in the several classes. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to see
that this rule is enforced. Variety must be stated on each exhibit or it will be
disqualified.
15. Collection exhibits cannot compete for single premiums, nor can single
exhibits compete for collection premiums unless otherwise specified. NOTE:
Goats, cattle and sheep are exempted from this rule and may compete as a herd
and also as individuals.
16. All owners of registered stock must produce their certificate of registration
before the Judge passes on the entry.
17. Premiums will not be paid on dairy and beef removed from the exhibition
before 4:30 p.m. Sheep, Goats, and Swine before 5:00 p.m. Rabbits and
Poultry before 5:30 p.m. or articles removed before 6:00 p.m. Sunday, unless
such removal has the special approval of the President or Superintendent. No
vehicles on the grounds before 7 p.m. on Sunday.
18. Premiums will be paid only between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday
evening. No premiums will be mailed.
19. In the event that a class is not held, the Superintendent has the right to
distribute premiums at his/her discretion.
20. Professionals in Photography, Bakery, Arts, Crafts, Needlework, Vegetables and
Floriculture cannot exhibit in the division that provides their primary source of income.
21. Only animals registered and exhibited at the fair will be permitted on the
grounds.
22. Age for Senior Citizen discount is 65.
23. Emergency Order concerning Rabies can be found on the website..
NO PETS ALLOWED.
No Entry Fees Are Charged Unless Otherwise Noted
Exhibitors are encouraged to mail their entry lists as early as possible. By doing so, exhibitors will not have to wait for their entry tags at the fair grounds on Thursday night. This will make it much easier for everyone concerned
