15. Independent exhibitors are to complete a standardized record book, document a community service project, as well as a Species-related educational experience or element. Independent exhibitors will need to complete a minimum of 8 volunteer hours at the fair and submit proof of ownership and insurance. 16. SAFETY: Exhibitors, parents, and leaders are responsible to ensure the livestock facility and activities are safe for themselves and the public. Animals are not allowed outside the barn area. Keep animals off paved area walkways. Animals must remain in their species area (example: sheep are not allowed in beef area). 17. Pop-up tents cannot be put up prior to your session. Livestock office will confiscate pop-ups left after every session. 18. NO private sale posters may be posted in the livestock area. RESPONSIBILITY 1. Greatest care will be exercised in handling exhibits, but the Fair Association, its staff and department coordinators, and the County of Alameda WILL NOT BE HELD liable for loss, theft or damage of any kind from any cause. Submission of entry constitutes an agreement to this effect. 2. Liability insurance is the responsibility/at the discretion of the junior exhibitor to cover themselves and their exhibits. 3. All reasonable measures will be taken to ensure safety of animals, exhibitors, and public. Exhibitors are expected to help by keeping gates closed and aisles neat and clear of cords, equipment, etc. 4. Violations of Rules: Exhibitors and attendants of any exhibit violating any local or state rule, or permitting the violation of any rule, shall be subject to suspension by the Board of Directors and will be disqualified from receiving awards and sale at auction. 5. All Youth Livestock Exhibitors must attend the MANDATORY Pre-Fair Youth Livestock Exhibitor Meeting Wed., June 14 at 7pm. It is the Participants RESPONSIBILITY to be aware of any posted information . 6. All Exhibitors must have completed all requirements set by their respective organizations. Project books must contain up- to-date records of projects on exhibit and must be available for inspection upon request. Any 4-H or FFA entry for which a project book is not available may be disqualified. Leaders will be responsible for verifying and turn in a list of names to the livestock office to ensure that the exhibitors have met all meeting attendance requirements.
ANIMAL CARE 1. All animals must be properly cared for at all times and pens/stalls/tack areas/aisles must be properly
cleaned. Do not put dirt in trash cans. Keep sweeping and dust to a minimum. 2. No water troughs in the barn unless pre-approved by Livestock Coordinator. 3. Do not leave empty feed pans in the pens. 4. Pens are to be cleaned by 9:00 a.m.
5. No bedding will be provided to livestock exhibitors by the fair. Fair management will arrange for an outside vendor to service exhibitors on grounds for shavings needs. Pricing information will be provided to exhibitors prior to fair. 6. All exhibitors MUST dispose of shavings properly, so no cross contamination occurs.
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