Entry fees will be charged for specified exhibits. Deductions will be taken from each prize winner's money if prize money, except in classes where entry fee is required. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CLASSES, IF ENTRY FEE IS REQUIRED, IT MUST ACCOMPANY ADVANCE ENTRY FORM AS NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ENTRY FEES. No deductions taken from Class 17 but Exhibitor Fee is required. Entry fees, Exhibitor fees and the amount retained will be used in paying of Prize Money.

ADVANCE ENTRIES ONLY - Entries must be received by Moore Agricultural Society, Box 268, Brigden, Ontario, N0N 1B0, or brought to Brigden Fair Office on or before September 21, 2009. Office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. No advance entries requested for Light Horse classes, Rabbit class.

All work of the Homecraft Department, vegetables, fruits and grains must be placed before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8th , 2009 as judging commences immediately following. Exhibition Hall and Junior Building will be open Wed., Oct. 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thurs., Oct. 8th to 6:30 p.m. for entries. Exhibits MUST BE PICKED UP AT 4:30 P.M. MONDAY, OCT. 12th , BUT NOT BEFORE THAT TIME. Any article exhibited found not to be new work or not the work of the exhibitor will be disqualified and not judged.

All exhibits, except livestock and clover seed must be grown or manufactured since the last Annual Fair unless stipulated. Exhibits are required to be the bona fide property of the exhibitor. Brood mares with foal at foot and three year old colts on line or in harness may compete for Society and Special prizes. Judging of livestock will commence at times listed in Prize Book.

Exhibition animals must be the property of the exhibitor. Satisfactory proof must be shown if required. "Proof of Insurance" for all Livestock Exhibitors must be submitted with entry fee and form, if not, no show.

Certificates of registration or pedigrees of cattle, sheep and goats must be produced and checked before the animal enters the judging ring.

Exhibitors making entries as Partners must show proof that the partnership has existed for the past three months.

All produce of the farm must be grown by the exhibitor.

No exhibitor will receive more than two prizes in any one section unless otherwise stated. One prize only for herds.

Any exhibit that does not comply with the requirements printed for any class may be disqualified by either the committee or the judge.

Judges have full power to classify all exhibits. The judges are instructed to reduce the amount of the premium or withhold the prize if they consider the best exhibit of a section to be of an inferior quality. All exhibits in the Homecraft Department must be the work of the exhibitor. The judges are instructed to discard all soiled, defaced or old work in the Homecraft Department and award prizes only to new up-to-date work. Any article exhibited found not to be new work or work of exhibitor will be disqualified and not judged. No exhibitor will receive more than one prize in any one section in Class 9 thru Class 28 unless otherwise stated.

The decision of the judge will be final. Appeals will not be considered. Exhibitors interfering with the judge will forfeit their winnings.

The Board of Directors reserve the right to make final decisions on all problems that may arise.

Please read all rules and regulations at top of each class.

Exhibits must remain on the ground until 4:30 p.m. If removed before that hour, prize money will be forfeited.

If the receipts are insufficient to pay the prize list in full, the prizes will be paid pro-rata, as the funds permit. Prizes will be paid as soon as possible after the Fair.

The management and Board will use diligence to insure the safety of livestock and articles entered for exhibition or display after their arrival on the grounds but under no circumstances will it be responsible for loss, injury or damage by fire, lightning, wind or by any other agency, to such livestock, articles on exhibition or display, and the Fair and management thereof shall be indemnified by the exhibitors against all legal or other proceedings relating thereto.

While the Directors of the Society agree to take every reasonable precautions to insure the safety of animals and articles sent to the exhibition, it must be understood that the owners are to assume all risks. Should any animal or exhibit be accidentally injured, lost or stolen, the Directors will render all assistance in their power for the recovery of same, but they will not recognize any claim for payment of the value of any portion thereof, and further, the Society will not be responsible for any one being injured in any way on the grounds.

The Directors of the Society have the power, by their Act of Incorporation, to enforce these rules and to prohibit and prevent all kinds of gambling; to regulate or prevent without permission, the huckstering or trafficking in fruits, goods, wares or merchandise; also the right to alter, interpret, amend, add to or cancel any of these rules, or to grant relaxation from them in individual cases. The Directors of the Society have the power to remove any vendor for selling or displaying inappropriate or offensive merchandise. No one shall interfere with, hinder or obstruct any officer or servant of the Society, or any policeman or constable in discharge of his duty, or gain admission to the grounds in a fraudulent manner.

As an exhibitor, you represent your livestock's particular commodity group, and the agriculture industry as a whole. It is very important that you portray the positive face of agriculture to the public and to fellow exhibitors. Therefore, the following "Exhibitor Code of Practice" has been developed to aid in your approach.

It is expected that the Exhibitor Code of Practice will be strictly followed. If exhibitors do not adhere to the code they will be asked to leave the fairgrounds and further actions will be left to the discretion of the Board.

• All animals must be treated with respect, regardless of whether they are for use in displays or livestock competitions. Any mistreatment of animals will not be tolerated.
• The animals for exhibition should be prepared with proper training, fitting, and grooming.
• The highest standards of nutrition, health and sanitation will be expected, and consistent with on-farm schedule. Soiled bedding should be removed and fresh feed and water should be provided on a regular basis.
• Untrained individuals should not be allowed to handle livestock.
• Provide clean, safe transport for the animals to and from the fair. Use care when loading and unloading to minimize stress.
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages in a public place is unacceptable.