Department I – Poultry

2025

DEPARTMENT I – Large Fowl, Bantam and Water Fowl

Premiums Offered
$2,729.00
Robert & Kathy Huizenga Superintendents
Phone 815-772-3896
Morrison, IL 61270

Please read rules & regulations

APA-ABA SANCTIONED SHOW

This show will be governed by the last revised Official Show Rules of the American Breeders Association Inc.

All prizes will be awarded strictly in accordance with the American Standard of Perfection.

1.  All entries in this department are subject to general rules outlined in the front of the premium book. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to bring in stock on Monday, August 11, 2025, before 6:00 PM or Tuesday, August 12, 2025, before 12:00 PM. Early delivery is expected and will help ensure a smooth check-in process. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will stock be accepted after 8:00 AM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This rule will be rigidly enforced. Judging is to start promptly at 9:30 AM on Wednesday. 

2. The Whiteside County Fair will not be responsible for loss in case of fire, accident, or providential destruction.  Every precaution will be taken to eliminate any danger of mistake in the show and in the return of stock from the show.

3. Exhibitors will be allowed to display advertising and ribbons as soon as all judging is completed.

4.  Building is unlocked 11:00 am each morning and locked at 9:00 pm each evening of the fair, and special care will be given the exhibits at all times.

5. The Superintendents reserves the right to reject any entries or entry from any exhibitor.  All animals will be inspected and stock received in unsound condition will be returned at once.

6. Each exhibitor is required to purchase a Membership Ticket costing $25.00.   Helpers Passes will be issued one per exhibitor. Helper’s Passes are $20.00.

7. Entry fee: $2.00 per bird.

8. ONLINE AND MAILED ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 9, 2025, MAILED MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2025.  Mail entry form and remittance to secretary of Whiteside County Fair, PO Box 88, Morrison, IL 61270.

9. Large fowl, bantams and waterfowl must be owned by exhibitor.

10. Pullets, Cockerels, YM and YF must be hatched after August 13, 2024, Hens, Cocks, OM and OF must be hatched before August 13, 2024.  If less than one year old health papers may come from hatchery.  Health papers MUST be provided when entering animals for show. Owner of birds will be responsible for any fees or fines.

11. There is no limit to the number of entries an exhibitor may enter.  Please specify number of cages needed.

12.  No exhibitor may collect more than two premiums in any one class.

13.  You will be notified of your winnings by the show secretary on Saturday, at 10:00 AM at which time premium checks, ribbons, and exhibitor reports will be handed out.  No animal will be awarded a premium unless in the judge’s opinion it is entitled to same.  Judge’s decision will be final

14. Only class winners will be eligible for champion.

15. Large fowl, bantams and waterfowl may not be removed from the showroom until 10:00 AM Saturday.  Any large fowl, bantams or waterfowl not picked up by the owner by 1:00 PM become the responsibility of the owner.

16. Feed and Bedding will be donated for the week by Hueber Feed, Rock Falls & Tractor Supply, Dixon. All fowl will be fed and watered during their stay at the fair by responsible personnel.

Premiums: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$4.00, 3rd-$3.00
Best of Class-ribbon and $8.00
Reserve Best of Class-ribbon and $6.00
Champion Large Fowl-$10.00 and ribbon
Reserve Champion Large Fowl- $8.00 and ribbon
Champion Bantam-$10.00
Reserve Champion Bantam-$8.00 and ribbon
Champion Land Fowl- Banner sponsored by Candlelight Inn
Reserve Champion Land Fowl- ribbon
Champion Duck- $10.00 and ribbon
Reserve Champion Duck- $8.00 and ribbon
Champion Goose- $10.00 and ribbon
Reserve Champion Goose- $8.00 and ribbon
Champion Waterfowl- Banner sponsored by Hugh Miller Insurance
Reserve Champion Waterfowl-ribbon
Show Champion- Banner sponsored by Rock River Ag
Reserve Show Champion- ribbon
Overall Loudest Rooster- Trophy Sponsored by Abbott Family Farms