PREMIUM BOOKS

for the

GREATER GULF STATE FAIR

ARE NOW

AVAILABLE!

Call the Fairgrounds at 344-4573

or look for Premium Books at

Fine Craft Shops

Feed and Farm Supply Stores

Area Schools

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. No exception shall be made to the rules presented in the Premium Book without action of the Fair Board of Directors.
  2. General Rules apply to all exhibits unless special exceptions appear in the individual department rules.
  3. All entries must be made on the regular entry blanks of the Greater Gulf State Fair on or before Thursday immediately prior to the Fair opening and must be registered at the proper area prior to being erected.
  4. ALL BOOTH ENTRIES MUST BE IN PLACE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS ON THURSDAY IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE FAIR NOT LATER THAN 5 P.M. AND CANNOT BE REMOVED UNTIL MONDAY FOLLOWING THE FAIR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 6:30 P.M.
  5. EXHIBITORS MUST PREPAY FREIGHT AND EXPENSES, AND BILL SHIPMENTS TO THEMSELVES CARE OF THE GREATER GULF STATE FAIRGROUNDS.
  6. Each entry must be made in the name of the bonafide owner at the time of entry. Any entry made contrary to this rule will not be allowed to compete and no premium will be paid.
  7. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE REMOVED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 6:30 P.M. MONDAY FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE FAIR. REGISTRATION STUB MUST BE PRESENTED TO REMOVE YOUR EXHIBIT.
  8. Exhibitors will be held responsible for the cleanliness of their booths. All booths must be in readiness before opening time each day during the Fair. In case of failure on the part of the exhibitor to keep the space clean and orderly, the Fair management may use such means as they deem advisable.
  9. The management reserves the right to reject any entry offered by any exhibitor, and any entry offered is with the distinct understanding that same is subject to the general and special rules as promulgated by the Fair management.
  10. Decorations, signs, cabinets, shelving, counters, etc., and arrangements of exhibits must conform to the wishes of management and local and state fire laws.
  11. Space assigned and not occupied by 6:00 p.m. Thursday immediately prior to the Fair may be forfeited, as well as any fees previously paid.
  12. Lots in which only one exhibitor make entry, only one premium will be paid (first, second, or third premium as the exhibit merits -- and if the EXHIBIT IS NOT WORTHY OF AN AWARD, NONE WILL BE MADE. JUDGES WILL NOT AWARD PREMIUMS TO ANY EXHIBIT BECAUSE OF MERE PRESENCE.
  13. Premiums will be mailed to the exhibitor at the address given on the entry form after the close of the Fair. Please give address when registering exhibits. Errors in premium payments will not be considered after November 30th, after which time the books are closed and any unpaid premiums are forfeited to the Fair. All checks not cashed within 60 days of date of issue are void.
  14. Only one entry per person will be accepted in any lot unless otherwise specified.
  15. All departments are open to any person in the Greater Gulf State Area unless notice is made under the class in Premium Book.
  16. The owner or custodian of property of any kind, including automobiles brought to the Fairgrounds, either for exhibit or for other purposes, as a condition of its admission to the grounds, assumes all risk of and responsibility for its loss, damage or theft. While reasonable precautions will be taken for safeguarding all property on the Fairgrounds, the Fair and its officers and employees cannot and will not accept responsibility of liability for damage or injury resulting from theft, fire, the elements, accidents or other conditions or causes, beyond its control. The Greater Gulf State Fair will not be responsible for damages or losses that may occur.
  17. NO ADVERTISING IN ANY EXHIBIT SPACE WILL BE PERMITTED OTHER THAN BY THOSE EXHIBITORS OCCUPYING COMMERCIAL SPACE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
  18. Begging, soliciting or public speaking are positively prohibited on the Fairgrounds.
  19. The Fair reserves the right to change judges without notice and to add or delete classes as warranted.
  20. Judges have been carefully selected. All persons making entries accept these judges and agree to abide by their decisions. If, in the opinion of the judges, the exhibit is not worthy, no premium will be awarded. JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
  21. Protest on any grounds other than judging will be adjusted by the Fair Management and their decisions will be final.
  22. Permission for the use of sound producing or amplifying equipment must be obtained from the Fair Management. Such equipment must not cause annoyance or inconvenience to other exhibitors, concessionaires or visitors.
  23. PARTICIPATION BY EXHIBITORS OUTSIDE THE PHYSICAL SPACE ALLOTTED THEM WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
  24. The Fair Management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules as they, in their judgment, deem advisable.
  25. No persons other than judges and show chairmen will be allowed in the exhibit area during the hours of judging.
  26. Age Classification: Your age as of the opening day of the Fair.
  27. All exhibits must be the original work of the exhibitor and must have been done since the last Greater Gulf State Fair unless otherwise specified.
  28. Work exhibited at previous Greater Gulf State Fairs will not be accepted.
  29. Exhibitors assume all responsibility for placing and removing their exhibits. All display materials such as tables, placards, models and other articles are to be provided by the exhibitor.
  30. Work deemed controversial will be judged by not displayed.
  31. Unless otherwise stated, first three places will receive ribbons.
  32. Preparation and/or distribution of food by exhibitors will not be allowed without the express written consent of Fair Management.
  33. Decisions of Fair Management are final.
  34. Each exhibitor is solely responsible for entering their exhibit in the correct category. Any exhibit deemed by the judges to be entered in the wrong category shall be disqualified.
  35. Entry of an exhibit signifies acceptance of all rules and regulations.
  • For further information and entry blanks, write to:

    THE GREATER GULF STATE FAIR, INC.

    P.O. Box 8307

    Mobile, Alabama 36689

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    • ATTENTION EXHIBITORS & CONCESSIONAIRES

    PASS POLICY All persons entering the Fairgrounds for any reason whatsoever will be required to surrender a ticket or have their pass cancelled by the gate attendant. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Passes may be obtained as per the Fair's Overall Pass Policy or MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE Fair Ticket Office as needed. Proper identification will be required. Those persons desiring to leave with the intent of returning immediately may have their hand stamped by the guard at the proper gate, except during Midnight Madness Hours.
    PASS PICKUP Passes may be obtained Tuesday through Thursday propr to Fair opening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on opening Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
    EXHIBIT REMOVAL POLICY No exhibit shall be removed in whold or in part during the period of the Fair. Exhibits which are not claimed by Monday after the Fair closes will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of as the Fair Management sees fit.
    PREMIUMS AND AWARDS POLICY Premiums and Awards will be made only for those categories and departments listed in the 1998 Premium Book. Premiums will be paid on the basis of the Judging Report Only. RIBBONS WILL NOT BE USED AS A BASIS FOR PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS SINCE THEY OFTEN BECOME DETACHED FROM THEIR PROPER PLACE.
    PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS Premiums will be mailed to the exhibitor after the close of the Fair to the address given on the entry form. Errors in Premium payments will not be considered after November 30th. PREMIUM CHECKS MUST BE CASHED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF DATE OF ISSUANCE.
    DELIVERY PERMIT POLICY Arrangements must be made through the Fair Business Office for permission to purchase this Permit. Vehicles making deliveries on the Fairgrounds during the period of the Fair must obtain a Permit. Vehicles bearing a Delivery Permit will be allowed within the inner enclosure of the Fairgrounds at those times specified by Fair Management. To insure the safety of our Fair visitors, those making deliveries are referred to the Gate Policy. Deliveries shall not be made after the gates have been locked.
    GATE POLICY EXHIBITOR AND DELIVERY GATES WILL BE LOCKED NO LATER THAN ON HOUR BEFORE REGULARLY SCHEDULED FAIR OPENING. Any vehicle inside the grounds after the gates are locked will remain parked until the gates reopen approximately one hour after the ticket office closes for the night. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
    GROUNDS MOTOR TRAFFIC POLICY THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO MOTOR TRAFFIC ON THE GROUNDS DURING OPERATIONAL HOURS. (AUTHORIZED VEHICLES ARE: SECURITY VEHICLES, EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES. OTHERS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE FAIR BUSINESS OFFICE BEFORE MOVEMENT.)

    EXHIBIT CATEGORIES

    COMMUNITY EXHIBITS

    Premiums . . . $2,750.00*

    Department 11 Art, hobby and Professional Clubs
    Department 12 Civic and Religious Groups
    Department 13 Educational
    Department 14 Health and Human Services
    Department 15 Military, Government and Municipal Agencies
    Department 18 Special School Science Exhibits

     

    ARTS EXHIBITS

    Premiums . . . $2,985.00*

    Department 21 Fine Arts Exhibition (Professional Only)
    Department 22 Adult Arts
    Department 23 Junior Art Show - Open
    Department 24 Junior Art Show - Schools
    Department 25 Junior Poster Show
    Department 26 Coloring Competition
    Department 27 Professional Photography
    Department 28 Open Photography Show
    Department 31 Pumpkin/Gourd Painting

     

    HOBBIES AND CRAFTS

    Premiums . . . $4,151.00*

    Department 41 Ceramics
    Department 42 Creative Hobbies and Crafts
    Department 43 Collectible Hobbies and Crafts
    Department 44 Model Exhibition - Open Show

     

    FLOWERS & HORTICULTURE

    Premiums . . . $1,478.00*

    Department 51 Open Flower Show
    Department 52 Horticulture Exhibition (Clubs & Organizations)
    Department 53 Horticulture Exhibition (Professional)

     

    HORSE SHOWS

    Department 61 Timed Event Horse Show
    Department 62 Open Judge Event Horse Show

     

    FARM & HOME EXHIBITS

    Premiums . . . $7,598.00*

    Department 71 4-H Sponsor Poster Contest
    Department 72 4-H Sewing Exhibits
    Department 73 4-H Baking Exhibits
    Department 74 4-H Club Exhibits
    Department 75 Future Farmers of America
    Department 76 Future Homemakers of America
    Department 77 Special Agribusiness Exhibits
    Department 78 Special Home Economics Exhibits
    Department 79 Baking
    Department 80 Sewing, Needlework and Handicrafts
    Department 81 Food Preservation - Canning
    Department 82 Field and Garden Products
    Department 88 Bee Culture
    Department 89 National "Best Spam Recipe" Competition
    Department 120 The "Rudy's Farm" Country Sausage Contest
    Department 121 The "Shedd's Spread Country Crock" Muffin Contest

     

    LIVESTOCK SHOWS

    Premiums . . . $ 26,493.00*

    Department 91 Junior Heifer Show
    Department 92 Junior Feeder Show
    Department 95 4-H and FFA Market Steer Show and Sale
    Department 96 Junior Purebred Hog Show
    Department 97 FFA Swine Show
    Department 98 Judging Contests
    Department 99 Poultry Show
    Department 100 Lamb Show
    Department 101 Dairy Goat Show
    Department 102 4-H Dairy Goat Showmanship Contest
    Department 103 FFA/4-H Market Hog Show
    Department 104 South Alabama Rabbit Breeders Association Show
    Department 105 PRCA Rodeo
    Department 106 Greater Gulf State Fair Cattle Exhibition

     

    TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED AT THE 1997 FAIR . . . . $45,455.00*

    State Aid to Fair

    Through an enabling Act passed by the 1969 Legislature, the Alabama Department Of Agriculture, Agriculture Center Board are co-sponsors of this year's Greater Gulf State Fair and pay a portion of the premiums, prizes and awards listed in this book.

    *ALL PREMIUMS SHOWN, AS WELL AS CATEGORIES LISTED, ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE SEE THE 1998 GREATER GULF STATE FAIR PREMIUM BOOK FOR FINAL EXHIBIT CATEGORIES AND PREMIUM AMOUNTS.