Van Buren County Arkansas Fair

Information Contacts

General Info: Kim, 501-654-4116
Pageants: Dana, 501-253-3206
Creative Arts Exhibits: Dana, 501-253-3206
Commercial Exhibits: Krystil, 501-253-3219
Livestock: Wesley, 501-314-6508, or Dikelin, 501-412-7798
Veterans Field of Flags: David, 501-253-4895
Strut Your Mutt Contest: Dana, 501-592-1967
Talent: Amy, 501-253-0709

Sponsors

  • Regions Bank

  • Ozark Health

  • City of Clinton & A&P Commission

Websites

  • Fair: www.vanburencountyarkansasfairgrounds.com

  • City of Clinton: www.cityofclintonar.com

  • VBC: www.vanburencoar.com

  • Clinton Chamber: www.clintonchamber.com

  • Facebook: Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Assoc

Schedule:

Tuesday, August 19

6:00–8:00 p.m. Fair Queen Registration & Practice (GW Bldg.)
Deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Forms available by calling 501-253-3206 or email: t720312@yahoo.com

Saturday, August 23

VBC Fair Pageants (GW Bldg.)
10:00 a.m. Baby & Toddlers (birth to 4 yrs.)
2:00 p.m. Elementary Pageants (5–12 yrs.)
5:00 p.m. Teen Miss (13 years)
Junior/Miss Fair Queen Pageant (14–23 years)
Mrs./Sr. Miss Pageant (35–75 years)

Friday, August 29

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Entire Creative Arts Exhibits (including all food items) in GW Building

Tuesday, September 2

3:00–9:00 p.m. GW Building open to view exhibits
5:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
6:30 p.m. Bingo night in GW Building

Wednesday, September 3 (School Bus Day)

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($35 per person ARMBANDS)
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

Thursday, September 4 (School Bus Day)

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($35 per person ARMBANDS)
6:00–8:00 p.m. Youth & Open Talent Contest Practice
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

Friday, September 5 (School Bus Day)

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
9:00–11:00 a.m. Horse Show–Halter Class Check-In (Parking Lot)
10:00 a.m. Horse Show–Halter Class (Parking Lot)
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($35 per person ARMBANDS)
6:00 p.m. Strut Your Mutt Contest (GW Bldg.)
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

Saturday, September 6

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
10:00 a.m. Livestock Premium Auction
“Scholarship Cookie Jar Auction” from VBC Fair to VBC graduating seniors with application
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
11:30 a.m. Herdsman Awards Presentation
1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
3:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)

5:00 p.m. - Talent Show
5:00 p.m. Best of the Best Showmanship Contest – Livestock Arena
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($35 per person ARMBANDS)
7:00 p.m. Rapid Fire Ministries – area by Field of Flags
8:00 p.m. Release of livestock
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

Sunday, September 7

1:00–3:00 p.m. Pick up Creative Arts exhibits in GW Building
Creative Arts – Premium checks available

2025 Fair Information

  • No parade this year.

    Categories:
    A - Schools and Youth Group (4-H, FFA, Show teams, FCCLA)
    B - Floats, Civic, Commercial, and Non-commercial
    Floats will be judged based on appearance, animation, creativity and following the theme.
    C - Marching Units
    D - Decorated vehicles, ATVs, and Motorcycles
    E - Cars, Trucks, and Tractors (Antique, Classic, Reproductions)
    F - Motorcycles (Must be decorated in theme)
    G - Best Dressed Cowboy
    H - Best Dressed Cowgirl
    I - Animal entries (horseback, animal drawn wagons, etc.)
    J - Fair Queens (Not eligible to be judged.)
    K - Bicycles and Strollers (Kids under 12)

    All units will pause in front of the judges and remain in place for one minute.
    Winners will receive Van Buren County ribbons.

    NOTE: Before lining up, ALL entries must check in with the Parade Chairperson.
    ALL horses, donkeys, and mules must comply with Arkansas Act #1306.
    Please call or mail your entry no later than Thursday, September 6th.

    Data includes:

    Name:
    ____________________________________________________________
    Phone number:
    ____________________________________________________________
    Category entering:
    ____________________________________________________________ 

    CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE FORM

    https://vanburencountyfair.org/pdf/2017/parade-form-2017-updated-9-13-17.pdf

  • First Sunday in December -- Deadline: Day of the Event


    Van Buren County Fairgrounds - Open To All Counties

    Categories

    • Baby Snowflake - Newborn - 18 Months (girls)

    • Baby Toy Soldier - Newborn - 18 Months (boys)

    • Miss Sugar Plum - 19 Months to 3 Years

    • Mister Elf - 19 Months to 3 Years

    • Miss Mistletoe - 4 Years to 6 Years

    • Mister Jack Frost - 4 Years to 6 Years

    • Poinsettia Princess - 7 Years to 9 Years

    • Miss Gingerbread - 10 Years to 12 Years

    • Miss Holly - 13 Years to 15 Years

    • Miss Christmas - 16 Years to 21 Years

    • Ms Merry Christmas - 22 Years to 30 Years

    • Ms. Snow Queen - 31 to 39 years

    • Ms. Winter Queen - 40 to 50

    • Ms. Ice Queen - 51 Years & Up

    And Generation Gap – all family members in pageant

    Choice of evening gown or Christmas wear.

    Contestants will be judged solely on appearance and presentation on stage.
    Christmas Wear baby though 12 years old.
    Christmas Wear or Formal Wear 13 and up.

    Contact:  Dana Huyck 501-253-3206
    Email: t72031@yahoo.com

  • Saturday September 6- Talent Show- 5. p.m.

    Form- CLICK HERE

  • August 23

    Contact Dana Huyck at 501-253-3206 for a copy of the registration form.

    VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT RULES

    1. ONE PARENT OR ATTENDANT ALLOWED BACKSTAGE AGES 12 AND UNDER.

    2. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF VAN BUREN COUNTY FOR 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COUNTY PAGEANT.

    3. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST NOT BE MARRIED EXCEPT IN THE MRS. DIVISIONS.

    4. JUDGES SCORES WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT.

    5. JR. MISS, MISS AND MRS. WINNERS WILL REPRESENT VAN BUREN COUNTY AT STATE FAIR.

    6. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST AGREE TO RELEASE THE VBC FAIR ASSOCIATION FROM ALL LIABILITY.

    7. MANNERS, BEHAVIOR, APPEARANCE & GROOMING WILL BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES FROM REGISTRATION THRU THE CONTEST.

    8. ANY DISPLAY OF POOR SHOWMANSHIP AND/OR UNBECOMING CONDUCT, INTERFERENCE, OR ANY BEHAVIORAL PROBLEM CREATED BY ACONTESTANT, PARENT, RELATIVE, OR SUPPORTER OF A CONTESTANT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE CONTESTANT FOR ALL FUTURE CONTESTS

    9. QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DIVISIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED @ REGISTRATION

    10. TO BE ON TIME IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTESTANT

    11. ONE PARENT ADMITTED FREE PER CONTESTANT.
      _________________________________________________________

    Complete List of 2023 Winners:

    Miss (Fair Queen) - Juiliana Linn
    Mrs-Bridget Leonard
    Sr Mrs-Teri Weatherly

  • PREVIOUS FAIR QUEENS

    Previous Fair Queens1937 Jean Roach Eoff Brazell
    1938 Faye Sneed (Honeycutt)
    1939 Bonnie Lefler (Lewis)
    1940 Francis Lefler (Long)
    1941 Bernice House
    1942 Mary Beth Holiman
    1943 Loula Margaret (Hall)
    1944 Lois Rogers (Mahan)
    1945 Mary Alice French
    1946 Mae Patterson
    1947 Laura Sue Lewis (Nunley)
    1948 Mae Patterson (Clemons)
    1949 Gloria Musgraves (Kline)
    1950 Wilma Presley (Evans)
    1951 Rebecca French (Patterson)
    1952 Betty Sue Lankford (Dunigan)
    1953 Polly W. Williams (Reagan)
    1954 Carolyn Moss (Baker)
    1955 Dora Lou Blair (Tudor)
    1956 Bambi Oldham (Scheweiler)
    1957 Jan Patton (Carver)
    1958 Martha Wallace
    1959 Lola Huggins (Edwards)
    1960 Ginger Pate (Ervin)
    1961 Gladys Dewey (Eoff)
    1962 Sandra Shannon (McKnight)
    1963 Tamara Stobaugh (Hannum)
    1964 Doris Kirkendoll (Williamson)
    1965 Glenda Edwards
    1966 Jo Beth Burnett (Shaw)
    1967 Martha Lasater (Douglas)
    1968 Lavonne Huggins (Roddy)
    1969 Joyce Kirkendoll (Roddy)
    1970
    Rhonday Story (Spann)
    1971
    Ginger Crownover
    1972 Gwen Watts
    1973 Jan Eoff (Henderson)
    1974 Liz Lane (James)
    1975 Lori Rogers (Blagg)
    1976 Janet Johnson (Perkins)
    1977 Welda Parish (Griffith)
    1978 Nona Lowery
    1979 LeAnn Freeman (Dempsey)
    1980 Leanne Hall
    1981 Sherrie Statler
    1982 Chrystal Parish
    1983 Wendy Cassell (Gross)
    1984 Gayla Story (Bradley)
    1985 Melissa Hodges (Johnson)
    1986 Denise Weatherly (Green)1987 Wendy Parish (Anderson)
    1988 Gretchen Krikendoll (Hunt)
    1989 Erika Eoff (Smith)
    1990 Chelsea Rogers
    1991 Rita Burroughs (Barns)
    1992 Kim Lockard (Holland)
    1993 Christy Whillock
    1994 Ashley King (Marsh)
    1995 Angela Ragland (Bentliff)
    1996 Jennifer Collister
    1997 Julie Boone (Lindsay)
    1998 Sancy Hutto
    1999 Karla Elliott
    2000 Nancy Evans
    2001 Rachael Bowman
    2002 Rebekah Gardner
    2003 Andrea Jones
    2004 Cassie Bartley
    2005
    Kristen Hansen
    2006
    Tessa Scheeley
    2007 LaSynda Lace Lockard
    2008 Amber Gross
    2009 Gwendolyn Bradley
    2010 Miranda Bonds
    2011 Ashley Wilder
    2012 Hailey Stolzfus
    2013 Hanna Stolzfus
    2014 Sydney Bernhart
    2015 Brooklyn Smith
    2016 Jaycee Housley
    2017 Bianca Lee
    2018 Kelli Burroughs
    2019 Alyssa McKnight
    2020 Erin Holland
    2021 Courtney Alexander
    2022 Brinkley Smith
    2023 Juliana Linn


    PREVIOUS MRS. & SR. MRS.

     2013 Kim Holland Mrs.
    2014 Christy Whillock Mrs.
    2015 Rose Hamilton Mrs.
    2015 Phyllis Young Sr. Mrs.2016 Alice Chambers Sr. Mrs.
    2017
    Heidi Kottke Mrs.
    2017 Corrine Weatherly Sr. Mrs.
    2018 Dana Huyck & Jo Lockard
    2021 Nita McCoy &Jackie Sikes
    2022 Marsha Trammell Mrs.
    2022 Cynthia Bartholomew Sr. Mrs.
    2023 Bridget Leonard & Teri Weatherly


  • PREVIOUS RODEO QUEENS

     1944 Dana Lou Davenport Ruff
    1945 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
    1946 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
    1947 Alice Ruth Thomason Dover
    1948 LaDonna McCaslin Sheppard
    1949 Mary Jo Watts died 1998
    1950 - 1982
    No Rodeo Queens during these years.
    1983 Wanda Sturtevant Johnston
    1984 Cheryl Ann Hoyle Munn
    1985 Wendy Cassell Gross
    1986 Becky Leonard Johnson
    1987 Sherri Ware Sanders
    1988 Becky Cullum Page
    1989 Rita Coleman Ward
    1990 Kimberly Lockard Holland
    1991 Angela Ammann Watson
    1992 Brigett Ward Smith
    1993 Monica Eoff Lieblong
    1994 Monica Eoff Lieblong

    1995 Amy Bonds
    1996 Shawna Rushing
    1997 Amy Lockard
    1998 Sara Ammann
    1999 Amy Lockard
    2000 Sara Ammann
    2001 Amy Lockard
    2002 Candice Pike
    2003 Synda Lockard
    2004 No Rodeo Queen contest
    2005
    No Rodeo Queen contest
    2006
    Synda Lockard
    2007 Katie Barger *
    2008 Synda Lockard
    2009 Lauren Higganbothan
    2010 Synda Lockard
    2011 Breanna Bagley
    2015 Breanna Bagley
    2016 Taylor Holland
    2022 Trinity Roberson
    2023 Brinkley Smith

    * Indicates State Fair Rodeo Queen
    ** Miss Rodeo USA

  • A veteran's memorial area that continues to grow!

    Your loved one can be among those honored, and take only a few minutes to complete the form. Visit the fair office during fair week for a form.

    For Information call David Calkin 501-253-4895

  • All persons enter the fairgrounds during regulated hours (those listed above for admission) will be charged an admission fee. Volunteers must contact their event leader for work day gate passes.

    Remember -- Admission fees support the Van Buren County Fair & Livestock Association and the organization directing parking. Parking will be staffed by a different nonprofit youth group each day.

    5 and over are $4
    4 and under are Free

    Carnival: $28 per armband-per person


    Parking Superintendent: David Hess 501-253-3470

  • Schedule:

    Tuesday, August 19

    6:00–8:00 p.m. Fair Queen Registration & Practice (GW Bldg.)
    Deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m.
    Forms available by calling 501-253-3206 or email: t720312@yahoo.com

    Saturday, August 23

    VBC Fair Pageants (GW Bldg.)
    10:00 a.m. Baby & Toddlers (birth to 4 yrs.)
    2:00 p.m. Elementary Pageants (5–12 yrs.)
    5:00 p.m. Teen Miss (13 years)
    Junior/Miss Fair Queen Pageant (14–23 years)
    Mrs./Sr. Miss Pageant (35–75 years)

    Friday, August 29

    9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Entire Creative Arts Exhibits (including all food items) in GW Building

    Tuesday, September 2

    3:00–9:00 p.m. GW Building open to view exhibits
    5:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
    6:30 p.m. Bingo night in GW Building

    Wednesday, September 3(School Bus Day)

    9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
    11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
    3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
    4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
    5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($28 per person ARMBANDS)

    9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

    Thursday, September 4(School Bus Day)

    9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
    11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
    3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
    4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
    5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($28 per person ARMBANDS)
    6:00–8:00 p.m. Youth & Open Talent Contest Practice
    9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

    Friday, September 5(School Bus Day)

    9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
    9:00–11:00 a.m. Horse Show–Halter Class Check-In (Parking Lot)
    10:00 a.m. Horse Show–Halter Class (Parking Lot)
    11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
    1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
    4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
    5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($28 per person ARMBANDS)
    6:00 p.m. Strut Your Mutt Contest (GW Bldg.)
    9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

    Saturday, September 6

    9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
    10:00 a.m. Livestock Premium Auction
    “Scholarship Cookie Jar Auction” from VBC Fair to VBC graduating seniors with application
    11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
    11:30 a.m. Herdsman Awards Presentation
    1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
    3:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
    5:00 p.m. Best of the Best Showmanship Contest – Livestock Arena

    5:00 P.M -Talent Show

    Form-CLICK HERE


    5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($28 per person ARMBANDS)
    7:00 p.m. Rapid Fire Ministries – area by Field of Flags
    8:00 p.m. Release of livestock
    9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

    Sunday, September 7

    1:00–3:00 p.m. Pick up Creative Arts exhibits in GW Building
    Creative Arts – Premium checks available

  • Information Contacts

    General Info: Kim, 501-654-4116
    Pageants: Dana, 501-253-3206
    Creative Arts Exhibits: Dana, 501-253-3206
    Commercial Exhibits: Krystil, 501-253-3219
    Livestock: Wesley, 501-314-6508, or Dikelin, 501-412-7798
    Veterans Field of Flags: David, 501-253-4895
    Strut Your Mutt Contest: Dawn, 501-592-1967
    Talent: Amy, 501-253-0709

    Sponsors

    • Regions Bank

    • Ozark Health

    • City of Clinton & A&P Commission

    Websites

    • Fair: www.vanburencountyarkansasfairgrounds.com

    • City of Clinton: www.cityofclintonar.com

    • VBC: www.vanburencoar.com

    • Clinton Chamber: www.clintonchamber.com

    • Facebook: Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Assoc

General Fair Rules and Exhibits Information

  • NOTICE ***Any and all political advertizing must have a permit that can be obtained at the VBC Fair Office. All political paraphernalia must be kept within the confines of paid booth space. All items given away must be approved by Fair Manager as no items may be distributed that are in direct conflict with VBC Fair kitchen or VBC Fair carnival. Thank you for your cooperation. No posting without permission!

    1. All animals, articles and exhibits competing for prizes will be entered and shown by one owner, maker or grower.

    2. The Fair Association reserves the right to accept or reject any exhibit before or after it is entered.

    3. The Fair Association provides general security on the grounds. All property taken on to the grounds or into the buildings are kept entirely at risk of owner. The Van Buren County Livestock Show and Fair Association will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits but will exercise all possible care for their protection. Each participant or group is responsible for the security of their individual function. If malicious mischief occurs, contact a Fair Association officer. If necessary, authorities will be called.

    4. Each organization is held responsible for daily trash cleanup within its area. FINES WILL BE ASSESSED to anyone not complying with the rules.

    5. No vehicle traffic will be permitted in carnival, exhibit or livestock areas after initial set-up. There are designated parking areas for workers.

    6. All livestock entries will be released after 8 p.m. Saturday. Removal of livestock before these dates and times will result in forfeited prize money. Homemaking items will be released Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibits removed before these times forfeit any prizes won.

  • A quick phone call will register your location for the contest.
    CALL 501-253-1359

    Deadline is Septermber 2nd;
    Judging is September 3rd

    Merchants Display Contest Rules:

    The contest is open to all businesses and organizations in Van Buren County. All participants must include the fair theme and fair dates in their display. All participants must leave displays in place through Saturday, September 12, 2020.

    Displays in ALL categories must be ready for judging no later than 9 a.m. on Friday BEFORE THE VBC FAIR OPEN ON MONDAY.

    Category 1 – Dimensional window display
    Category 2 – Outside or inside doorway display
    Category 3 – Painted or flat window display

    BE ORIGINAL AND BE CREATIVE!

    RIBBONS WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH CATEGORY FOR BEST OF SHOW and FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACES.

    Donate a cookie jar to the Cookie Jar Competition and Auction, we will mention your business name during the auction. The businesses that enter will be in a competition for a trophy.

    Contact Alice Chambers for information and to register, 501-253-1359

    Event Leaders:
    Asst't Fair Manager - Dawn Williams 501-253-1967
    Creative Arts - Dana Huyck - 501-253-3206
    Parking - Angela Bradford 501-253-8566
    Salute To Veterans - David Caulkin 501-253-4895

  • Commercial Exhibit Building will be open to the public FAIR WEEK - Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from noon until 9:00 p.m.

    For form and information contact:
    Krystil Snowden 501-253-3219

  • Educational exhibits are open to any Van Buren County civic club (4-H, EHC, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.) and to school classrooms. To reserve exhibit space call Dana Huyck 501-253-3206

    Exhibit area available will be 4 feet wide and 4 feet deep. THE EXHIBITOR MUST FURNISH THEIR OWN TABLE AND A SCIENCE EXHIBIT (TRI-FOLD) POSTER BOARD FOR THE EXHIBIT BACKDROP!

    CLASS: 115 Educational Exhibits – Youth

    Points1450 4-H Club15 10 51451 Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts15 10 51452 School Classroom or Club15 10 51453 Other Youth Group15 10 5Best of Show Rosette 

    CLASS: 116 Educational Exhibits – Junior

    1454 4-H Club15 10 51455 Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts15 10 51456 School Classroom or Club15 10 51457 Other Junior Group15 10 5 

    CLASS: 117 Educational Exhibits – Adult or Senior

    1458 EH Club15 10 51459 Master Gardeners15 10 51460 Other Group15 10 5Best of Show Rosette

Livestock

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    Main Contact: Kim- (501)-654-4116

  • LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

    CLICK HERE

    Main Contact: Kim- (501)-654-4116

  • FIELD CROPS & HORTICULTURE - DEPARTMENT 12 PDF- CLICK HERE

    • TWO $25.00 CASH AWARDS ARE BEING SPONSORED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS

    • ONE $25.00 CASH AWARD IS BEING SPONSORED BY PACK LUMBER COMPANY OF CLINTON

    CLASS 100: FIELD CROPSPoints

    1290. Alfalfa Hay (1block)3 2 11291. Bermuda Hay (1 block)3 2 11292. Fescue Hay (1block)3 2 11293. Hybrid Sudan Hay (1 block)3 2 11294. Lespedeza Hay (1 block)3 2 11295. Orchard Grass Hay (1 block)3 2 11296. Corn, field (3 ears)3 2 11297. Oats (1 quart)3 2 11298. Peanuts (1 quart unshelled)3 2 11299. Sorghum Grain (6 heads)3 2 11300. Wheat (1 quart)3 2 11301. Other Field Crop, not duplicated above3 2 1Best of Show Rosette 

    CLASS 101: HORTICULTURE – FRUITS

    1302. Apples, cooking (3)3 2 11303. Apples, red delicious (3)3 2 11304. Apples, yellow delicious (3)3 2 11305. Blueberries (6)3 2 11306. Cantaloupe3 2 11307. Grapes (1 bunch)3 2 11308. Nectarines (3)3 2 11309. Peaches (3)3 2 11310. Pears (3)3 2 11311. Plums (3)3 2 11312. Watermelon3 2 11313. 4-H Giant Watermelon5 4 31314. Muscadines (6)3 2 11315. Permsimmons (3)3 2 11316. Raspberries (6)3 2 11317. Other fruit, not duplicated above3 2 1Best of Show Rosette 

    CLASS 102:VEGETABLES

    1318. Beans, green snap (6)3 2 11319. Beans, lima (6)3 2 11320. Beans, yard long (6)3 2 11321. Beets (3)3 2 11322. Carrots (3)3 2 11323. Corn, ornamental (3 ears)3 2 11324. Corn, pop (3 ears)3 2 11325. Corn, sweet (3 ears)3 2 11326. Cucumbers (3)3 2 11327. Eggplant (3)3 2 11328. Garlic (3)3 2 11329. Okra (6)3 2 11330. Onions, red (3)3 2 11331. Onions, white (3)3 2 11332. Onions, yellow (3 )3 2 11333. Peas, black eye – unshelled (6)3 2 11334. Peas, purple hull - unshelled (6)3 2 11335. Peas, other field – unshelled (6)3 2 11336. Peppers, banana (6)3 2 11337. Peppers, ornamental (6)3 2 11338. Peppers, hot (6)3 2 11339. Peppers, sweet (3)3 2 11340. Peppers, other not duplicated above3 2 11341. Potatoes, Red (3)3 2 11342. Potatoes, Blue/Purple (3)3 2 11343. Potatoes, sweet (3)3 2 11344. Potatoes, white (3)3 2 11345. Potatoes, yellow (3)3 2 11346. Pumpkin, Miniature3 2 11347. Pumpkin, Other3 2 11348. Pumpkin, large3 2 11349. Squash, summer (3)3 2 11350. Squash, winter (3)3 2 11351. Tomatoes, pink (3)3 2 11352. Tomatoes, red (3)3 2 11353. Tomatoes, yellow (3)3 2 11354. Tomatoes, Sherry, (8)3 2 11355. Turnips (3)3 2 11356. 4-H giant pumpkin5 4 31357. Other not duplicated above3 2 1Best of Show Rosette 

    CLASS 103: OTHER HORTICULTURE

    1358. Gourd, luffa (1)3 2 11359. Gourd, dipper (1)3 2 11360. Gourd, ornamental (3)3 2 11361. Gourd, other (1)3 2 11362. Nuts, pecan (1 quart unshelled)3 2 11363. Nuts, other (1 quart unshelled)3 2 11364. Sunflower (1)3 2 1Best of Show Rosette   

    CLASS 104: ARKANSAS - ALL NATURAL HABITAT

    1365. Acorns (3)3 2 11366. Bird Nest !!DELETED!! 1367. Grass3 2 11368. Hickory Nuts (3)3 2 11369. Leaves (3)3 2 11370. Pinecones (3)3 2 11371. Red Buckeye (3)3 2 11372. Seed Pods (3)3 2 11373. Other, not listed above3 2 1Best of Show Rosette 

    Class 105: Veggie Character

    1374. Character made from Vegetables3 2 1 

    Class 106: DECORATED GARDEN ITEMS

    1375. Hat - Artificial Decorations3 2 11376. Hat - Fresh Floral Decorations3 2 11377. Scarecrow - must be able to stand alone5 4 31378. Other, not listed above3 2 1 

    Class 107: Unique gardening planters (3 or more plants are required in the planter)

    1379. In straw bales4 3 21380. Other, not listed above3 2 1

  • FARMER FOR A DAY

    Sponsored by --- Farm Bureau

     

    This event is designed for children, toddlers through third grade.

    In THE BARN children can experience a day at the farm by becoming THE FARMER. They can:

    • - Milk Bessie, the cow

    • - Gather eggs

    • - Dig potatoes

    • - Pick apples and grapes

    • and many more fun things

    This is a great "kids" activity!

    THE BARN will be open for "SCHOOL BUS DAYS' Day" on Thursday and Friday morning.

    The BARN is open Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM

    For more information contact Cynthia Wilson, event leader, at 501-745-2953

Creative Arts

  • Handicrafts & Crafts-pdf-CLICK HERE

  • Hobbies-pdf- CLICK HERE

  • Household Arts-pdf- CLICK HERE

  • Loom Weaving-pdf-CLICK HERE

  • Item description
  • Home Furnishings-pdf-CLICK HERE

  • Potted Plants-pdf-CLICK HERE

  • Flowers-pdf-CLICK HERE

  • Floral (Artificial) Arrangements-pdf-CLICK HERE

  • Floral Arrangements - Department 3

    For each entry 4, 3, or 2 points may be awarded.

    *Two $25 cash awards are being sponsored by the Van Buren County Master Gardeners.

    Includes arrangements, wreaths, wall hangings, etc. in which flowers are green (fresh or artificial) are used as a major part of the exhibit.

    Class 20: Floral Bouquet & Arrangements

    269.Chrysanthemum Bouquet

    270.Dahlia Bouquet

    271.Marigold Bouquet

    272.Mixed Flower Bouquet

    273.Rose Bouquet

    274.Novelty Bouquet

    275.Other Bouquet, not duplicated above

    276.Dried Flower Arrangement

    277.Cup & Saucer Arrangement

    278.Foliage Arrangement, use 3 different plants

    279.Wildflower Arrangement

    280.Other Arrangement, not duplicated above

    Floral Arrangements-PDF- CLICK HERE

  • How photogenic is your cat?

    Enter an 8x10 matted picture. (No Frame)
    You may enter as many pictures as you would like. Each must be of different cats.

    The picture needs to show the personality of the cat.

    A 3x5 index card attatched by paper clip to the matted part of picture with the following information:

    • Cats name

    • Age & Sex

    • A small description of the cat's favorite things to do, personality, etc.


    There will be an award for a King and Queen cat.

    Photo may be entered into the Art department also as an entry. There will be a chance to get a ribbon there also.

    For more information, Contact Dana Huyck.
    Creative Arts Director.
    501-253-3206.

Food Categories

  • Food Preparation-pdf-CLICK HERE

  • Food Preservation & Honey-pdf-CLICK HERE

  • Eggs & Fresh Herbs-pdf- CLICK HERE