MONDAY, OCTOBER 15
9:00 A.M. thru 8:00 P.M.	Entries of Art, Photography, Ceramics, Hobbies and Crafts, Sewing, Field and Garden Products, Baking, Canning, Potted Plants, Cut Flowers, Apiary Products
8:00 P.M. ENTRY DEADLINE	8:00 P.M. ENTRY DEADLINE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
9:00 A.M. thru 8:00 P.M.	Commercial exhibitors may set up their exhibits
9:00 A.M. thru 8:00 P.M.	Community exhibitors may set up their exhibits

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:00 A.M. thru 8:00 P.M.	Commercial exhibitors may set up their exhibits
9:00 A.M. thru 8:00 P.M.	Community exhibitors may set up their exhibits
1:00 P.M.	Judging of Art, Photography, Ceramics, Hobbies and Crafts, Sewing, Field and Garden Products, Baking, Canning, Potted Plants, Cut Flowers, Apiary Products

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
9:00 A.M. thru 8:00 P.M.	Commercial exhibitors may set up their exhibits
9:00 A.M. thru 8:00 P.M.	Community exhibitors may set up their exhibits

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
4:00 P.M.	Fair opens to public
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes
4:00 P.M. thru 2:00 A.M.	Midnight Madness

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
9:00 A.M.	Poultry Show
10:00 A.M.	Lamb Show
12:00 Noon	Fair opens to Public
1:00 P.M.	Marriage on the Midway
3:00 P.M.	Steer Show
7:00 P.M.	Steer Sale
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes. *Midway closes no earlier than 11:00 P.M.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
12:00 Noon	Fair opens to public
12:00 – 2:00 P.M.	Operation 2000
2:00 P.M. thru 2:30 P.M.	Accepting entries for Malt-O-Meal Food Contest
2:30 P.M.	Malt-O-Meal Food Contest judging
4:00 P.M. thru 4:30 P.M.	Accepting entries for Haas-Davis Food Contest
4:30 P.M.	Haas-Davis Food Contest judging
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes. *Midway closes no earlier than 11:00 P.M.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22
4:00 P.M.	Fair opens to public
4:00 P.M.	Coke Two-for-One Ride Night
5:00 P.M.	FFA and 4-H Judging Contest
7:00 P.M.	PRCA Rodeo
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes. *Midway closes no earlier than 11:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.	School Barn Tours
4:00 P.M.	Fair opens to public
4:00 P.M.	Coke Two-for-One Ride Night
4:00 P.M.	FFA and 4-H Market Hog Show
7:00 P.M.	PRCA Rodeo
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes. *Midway closes no earlier that 11:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.	School Barn Tours
4:00 P.M.	Fair opens to public
4:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.	Dollar Day, $1.00 gate admission for ages 3 and older
7:00 P.M.	Bulls & Barrels
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes. *Midway closes no earlier that 11:00 P.M.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.	School Barn Tours
4:00 P.M.	Fair opens to public
4:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.	Pay One Price ride promotion on Midway
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes. *Midway closes no earlier that 11:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
4:00 P.M.	Fair opens to public
4:00 P.M. thru 2:00 A.M.	Midnight Madness
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
9:00 A.M.	Dairy Goat Showmanship
9:30 A.M.	Dairy Goat Show
12:00 Noon	Fair opens to public
2:00 P.M. thru 2:30 P.M.	Accepting entries for Fleischmann’s Yeast Baking Contest
2:30 P.M	Fleischmann’s Yeast Baking Contest Judging
3:00 P.M.	Junior Heifer Show
10:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes. *Midway closes no earlier that 11:00 P.M.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
12:00 Noon	Fair opens to public
6:00 P.M.	Exhibit area closes
8:00 P.M.	Midway closes

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
8:30 A.M. thru 5:30 P.M.	Exhibit pick-up

STATE OF ALABAMA

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AND INDUSTRIES

BEARD BUILDING

P.O. BOX 3336

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109-0336

Farmers Feed, Clothe Alabama

Every year the number of family farms in Alabama becomes fewer and fewer, but our farmers feed and clothe those of us who live in Alabama. We now have only around 43,500 active farms in the state, yet our farms produced more than $5.15 billion in farm and forestry receipts last year. Of the $5.15 billion, poultry, fish and livestock makes up almost $3.4 billion. Farming is still Alabama’s biggest business with poultry, cattle and calves, and greenhouse, sod and nursery products serving as our top three farm commodities.

The food we buy today is higher in quality and nutrition and better tasting than ever before. It’s grown on the most modern farms in the world, processed in factories that maintain the world’s highest standards of cleanliness and quality. I salute the men and women of agriculture, especially the hard-working farmers across Alabama.

Every fall, as we celebrate our bountiful harvest, Alabama’s fairs and livestock exhibitions are our state’s best entertainment for the entire family. Our fairs are fun, educational and they highlight the important role of agriculture in Alabama.

Sincerely,

Ron Sparks

Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Greater Gulf State Fair gratefully acknowledges the work and contributions of the volunteers during the fair. We appreciate your time, dedication and the long hours that each of you put into making the Fair run smoothly. The success of the Greater Gulf State Fair would not be possible without your help and support.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:

Mobile County Cooperative Extension System

Mobile County Farmers Federation

Greater Gulf State Fair Association

Greater Gulf State Fair Foundation

Mobile Fire Rescue Department

Mobile Police Department

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SERVICES

FAIR OFFICE HOURS:

8am - 10pm daily during fair

GATE ADMISSION PRICES

$6.00 General Admission (ages 11 and up)

$4.00 Child Gate Admission (ages 3 – 10)

Free for children 2 and under

Free parking

Police:

The police headquarters during the Fair is located next to the Farm, Home & Community Building and is maintained by the Mobile Police Department.

First Aid:

First Aid station is located at the back of the Exhibits Building and will be maintained by local paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Paramedic and ambulance service is available and is provided as a service of the Mobile Fire Rescue Department.

Lost & Found:

Contact Fair office

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 individual

department rules.

3. All entries must be made on the regular entry blanks of the Greater Gulf State Fair on

or before Tuesday immediately prior to the Fair opening and must be checked-in at

the proper area.

4. ALL COMPETITIVE BOOTH EXHIBITS MUST BE IN PLACE ON THE

FAIRGROUNDS ON WEDNESDAY IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE FAIR NOT

LATER THAN 6 P.M. AND CANNOT BE REMOVED UNTIL MONDAY

FOLLOWING THE FAIR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 5:30 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 bona fide 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 5:30 P.M. MONDAY FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE FAIR. ENTRY

STUB MUST BE PRESENTED TO REMOVE YOUR EXHIBIT. FAIR WILL NOT

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LEFT AFTER 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY

FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE FAIR.

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 his 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 the management and local and state fire laws.

11 Commercial exhibit space assigned and not occupied by 5 P.M. Thursday immediately

prior to the Fair may be forfeited, as well as any fees previously paid.

12. In lots in which only one exhibitor makes an entry or multiple entries, only one

premium will be paid (the award will be made 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 of the Fair are closed and 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 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. 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 decision. 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 reviewed by 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’s 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 Fair personnel will be allowed in the judging 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 by the Fair Management to be controversial will be judged but not

displayed.

31. Unless otherwise stated, the 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, AL 36689.

36. PASS POLICY: All persons entering the Fairgrounds for any reason whatsoever will

be required to surrender a ticket or pass. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Passes may be obtained by 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.

37. PASS PICKUP: Passes may be obtained Tuesday through Thursday prior to Fair

opening from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and on opening Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00

p.m.

38. EXHIBIT REMOVAL POLICY: No exhibit shall be removed in whole 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.

39. PREMIUMS AND AWARDS: Premiums and Awards will be made only for those

categories and departments listed in the current year’s 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 CAN BECOME

DETACHED FROM THEIR PROPER PLACE.

40. 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, after which time

the books of the Fair are closed and unpaid premiums are forfeited to the Fair.

All checks not cashed within 60 days of date of issue are void.

41. 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 the 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.

42. GATE POLICY: EXHIBITOR AND DELIVERY GATES WILL BE LOCKED NO

LATER THAN ONE 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.

43. 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.)

COMMUNITY EXHIBITS

Setup: Tuesday Oct. 16 - Thursday, Oct. 18, 9am-5pm

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, Governmental and Municipal Agencies

1. GENERAL RULES shall apply.

2. Open to all clubs, organizations, groups, agencies and institutions of learning, both

public and private, in the Greater Gulf State Fair area.

3. Booths are available in multiples of 10 foot lengths only. Back panels should not

exceed 8 feet in height. Side panels should not exceed 3 feet in height. Exhibits larger

than these will have ten (10) points deducted from total score.

4. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each department.

5. Must complete entry forms at Fair Office to be judged.

JUDGING

1.	Originality or striking method of display	20
2.	Attractiveness, arrangement, scale and balance	30
3.	Quality of materials and workmanship	25

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29

BEARD BUILDING

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SERVICES

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

COMMUNITY EXHIBITS

JUDGING