1. Open to counties that are open to Mercer County .

2. All entries must be made in the name of the bona fide owner .

3. Both Mercer County residents and non-county residents must purchase an annual/exhibitor ticket (unless otherwise stated in that department rules) before entries will be accepted.

4. All animals to be on the grounds and in place at the times stated in each department.

5. Release time is stated in each department.

6. All animals must comply with health requirements, which are outlined in this book. All health papers must be checked or premiums will be withheld. Check with the department head as to time and place of checking.

7. Misrepresentation as to breeding and irregularity in showing will be exposed and any premium won by such exhibitor will be withheld.

8. Premiums in each department will be awarded by a Judge selected by the Board of Directors. Judge’s decisions are final.

9. Any protests against the payment of any awarded premium must be filed in writing with the Secretary on or before 12:00 Noon of the day following the event, accompanied by a deposit of $25.00.

10. Premium monies not picked up at the designated time will be forfeited and revert back to the Mercer County Fair Board.

11. If receipts are grossly inadequate or insufficient to pay the expenses and premiums in full, the Directors shall prorate t he payment of premiums paid (shall not be less than fifty percent of the amount awarded).

12. The Board will take every precaution in its power for the safe preservation of stock on exhibition after their arrival and arrangement upon the grounds, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur . Exhibitors are required to give attention to their stock and, at the close of the fair , attend to their removal.

13. Entries can be made by mailing the Entry Blank in the fair book with a check for an annual/exhibitor ticket plus any charges for entry fees or pens to: Mercer County Agricultural Society , P.O. Box 301, Celina, Ohio 45822.