Rules and Regulations

  1. All exhibits and livestock must be the property of the person in whose name each is entered.
  2. The attention of exhibitors is particularly directed to the special regulations of each class.
  3. No premium shall be awarded for which there is not more than one competitor unless by special recommendation of the judges.
  4. No person shall receive more than one premium in any one section. This applies only to exhibits in the buildings and tents.
  5. No person shall be allowed to go near the judges during the inspection of stock, etc., except the directors whose duty it shall be to preserve order and point out the various lots. Any person interfering with the judges shall forfeit the premiums to which they might otherwise be entitled. ABSOLUTELY NO UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL BE TOLERATED.
  6. The decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no appeal shall be considered except in the case of protest. Any protests shall be made in writing and shall be delivered within 24 hours of the award to the Secretary. In the absence of competition in any section or the entry be inferior quality, judges may award only such prizes as they deem the entry worthy of.
  7. Any exhibitor or interested persons who make such protest shall be required to deposit the sum of two dollars and if said protest is not sustained, the said amount shall be retained the Society. The president, first vice president and first named director in the section shall constitute a committee to determine such protests. The directors reserve the right in all cases to interpret their own rules.
  8. Each exhibitor must have their own number. There will be no entry fee for Youth Section.
  9. The sum of $6.00 will be retained by the Treasurer, as a membership fee for the ensuing year, from all parties who obtain prizes. Prize money will be paid by cheque to be picked up on Sunday at the fair or mailed as soon as possible. CHEQUES NOT CASHED BY DECEMBER 15 OF THE CURRENT YEAR WILL BE VOID.
  10. Members will be provided one complimentary voucher, good for $6.00 off cost of admission.
  11. All entry tags must be securely attached to the article which they represent, except in the case of animals/fowl in which case tickets must be attached to the pen or coop.
  12. Exibitor to be responsible for delivering and removing entries from the fair. NO mailed exhibits accepted.
  13. While directors will take every possible precaution under the circumstances to secure the safety of the artcles sent to the fair, the owners thereof must take the risk of exhibition and should any article be accidentally injured, lost or stolen, the directdors will give all assistance in their power towards recovery but will not make any payment for the value thereof.
  14. An enclosure will be provided where possible to protect all exhibits in the exhibit hall.
  15. It shall be the condition of entry that the Society shall not be liable for any loss to an exhibitor occasioned by fire, accident and condition of structure, theft or the negligence of other exhibitors or of officials or otherwise whatsoever.
  16. All animal show entrants will compete and sign a disclaimer. Each exhibitor is responsible for his/her own liability insurance and must be prepared to show proof (i.e. Certificate of Liability showing insurance company, policy number, expiry date and minimum limits).
  17. The directors reserve the right at any time to cancel this prize list and they will not be held responsible for the payment of prize money if circumstances beyond their control should arise.
  18. In case of bad or unfavourable weather or other reasons causing receipts to fall short of payment of the expenses, a proportionate amount exclusive of membership will be deducted from such prizes and enable the Directors to balance the account without loss.
  19. The Society will not be responsible for any printing or other palpable errors in this prize list.
  20. Enter online at www.assistexpo.ca/fergus-agricultural-society. Note: Tags will still need to be used with each entry for display purposes. Tags are available prior to the fair at Brighten Up - Fergus, Ennotville Garage, Geddes' Garage - Alma, Elora Information Centre and the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex office. Any questions can be directed to Jade Ritter at [email protected].
  21. An exhibitor found guilty of breaking any rule in the premium list shall forfeit all the prizes to which he or she might otherwise be entitled.
  22. Not more than two entries per dairy class by one exhibitor.
  23. If threats of contagious diseases, please contact Committee Chair regarding the continuance of each class for showing livestock.
  24. Nothing shall be removed from the main hall until 5:00 pm on Sunday. Those removing entries and/or ribbons before the specified date and time will forfeit their prize.
  25. An animal is not permitted to enter the premises/fairgrounds unless the animal has an intact approved tag or identifier.
  26. Pets are NOT allowed entry to the Fergus Fall Fair, except show competitors and Service Animals with documentation. Permitted pets must be under control at all times.
  27. All vehicles that are loading or unloading while on the fairgrounds (equipment, livestock, vehicles, etc.) are responsible for and must have a designated spotter (person) to assist for safety.