Fair Rules and Regulations

4-H Division fair exhibitors must be bona-fide members of a Queen Anne’s County 4-H Club.

 

1.     No late entries will be accepted, under any circumstances.

        Livestock entries must be entered online.

2.     Decisions of the Judges will be final in all cases.

3.     While due care will be taken with all entries, The Queen Anne’s County Fair Board will not be             responsible for loss or damage.

4.     A Night Watchman will be on duty Monday –Saturday nights.

5.     Premium List and Information may be obtained by writing to Queen Anne’s County Fair, P.O.            Box 621, Centreville, MD 21617 or check web site at www.qacfair.com.

6.     Premiums will be paid on the records shown by the Judges’ sheet only and not the color or                   placement of ribbon.

7.     There will be absolutely ‘No Smoking Allowed’ in or around barns or show areas at any time.

        This will be enforced!

8.     Checks for premium payment must be cashed within 60 days of issuance. No checks will be                 honored after that time.

9.     Questions concerning the interpretation of rules will be brought before the Fair Board for a                 majority ruling.

10.   Premium checks will be mailed. No premiums are paid for champion or group classes in any              division or department.

11.   All premiums will be dependent upon the number of participants and the amount of money                granted by the Maryland Agricultural Fair Board. Figures are estimates only.

12.   Any exhibit removed prior to the closing of fair will result in forfeiture of premiums and                      possible denial of future fair participation.

13.   QAC 4-H members that are also 4-H/FFA members in other counties must designate ONE                   county to exhibit in the 4-H/FFA division. Within the current year this includes all projects                 (fair, public speaking record books, etc.). You may exhibit in the open division in multiple                   counties.

14.   Rules, regulations, and schedules may be revised by the Fair Board if situations arise that                    necessitate changes.

15.   Animals must stay at the park all week. You must get approval from Fair Chairman or                          Veterinarian to leave premises. If you leave you will not be allowed to return the following year.

16.   Generators are NOT to be used on park grounds.

17.   No alcoholic beverages permitted on fairgrounds. NO EXCEPTIONS. Violators will be asked to          leave grounds and will forfeit camper spot.

18.   No pets allowed on the fairgrounds! Emotional Support Animals are not permitted on                       Fairgrounds, as they are not recognized under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).                   www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-2010-requirements/

19.   Fair exhibit animals must be housed in designated areas unless otherwise approved by Fair

        Chairman or Board.

20.  No personal vehicles permitted to park on grounds! Violators will be towed at the owner’s              expense.

21.   No SOLICITING of any kind! If you are a paying vendor there will be no solicitation outside of          your booth. If you are caught soliciting, you will be asked to leave and escorted off the Fair                  Grounds.