Information for All Exhibitors

FULTON COUNTY FAIR GENERAL RULES

 ANIMAL EXHIBITORS:  BE SURE TO READ THE ANIMAL GROOMING REGULATIONS AND RULES! 

Seasonal Passes - $35 or With Rides - $45.00 will be sold until Monday, July 29, at 8:00 p.m.

Fulton County Fair’s website: www.fultoncountypafair.com, email: fultoncountyfairassoc@yahoo.com 

 1. All exhibitors agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Fulton County Fair Association. 

2. The fair management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules and regulations as its judgment may determine.

3. Reasonable care will be taken to protect all exhibits on display from all injury and damage but the fair is not, in any way, to be held responsible for accident loss damage by water, fire, theft, or otherwise, whatever may be the cause or extent of the damage or loss.

4. Entries will be made according to classification.

5. Premiums, as listed, may be given for meritorious exhibits. In cases where there is no competition, judges may give an award such as they deem the exhibit is worthy to receive. Same rule applies where there are fewer entries in any class than the number of premiums offered. The judges may, at their discretion, award a ribbon or rosette. The fair reserves the right to determine how many entries it will accept from an exhibitor in the same class or, in the case of livestock, the same breed, and poultry, the same species. PREMIUM CHECKS MUST BE CASHED WITHIN 90 DAYS,

THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES SHALL BE FINAL IN ALL CASES except where mistakes, fraud, misrepresentation, or collusion, not discovered at the time of award. In such cases, the superintendent, manager, or secretary of fair or show, or such referee as they may appoint, may make the decision. The case may be appealed to the Fair Management or Show Commission from whose decision there can be no appeal. It is suggested that each fair have a committee of three board members designed prior to fair time for this. NO JUDGING ON THE DANISH SYSTEM.

All protests regarding the judging must be made in writing and must plainly state the cause of the complaint or appeal. Such protests must be filed at the fair office within 24 hours of the occurrence.

6. It shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor to properly name the article or breed of livestock they are entering. Any item entered improperly will be disqualified to receive a prize but the judges will mark the correct name on the entry tag for the benefit of the owner so the same mistake in entering need not be made the second time.

7. All entries must be grown, produced, or made since the last fair.

8. Superintendents of departments reserve the right of refusing to accept any entry.  Furthermore, the superintendents reserve the right to bar from competition animals, vegetables, flowers, poultry products, and manufactured articles of decidedly inferior quality and those not processing sufficient merit to warrant recognition.

9. The Fair Management may, at any time, order the removal of any exhibit or part of exhibit in bad condition and any article unfit to show may be excluded. Food products cannot be treated with any substance or chemical that causes them to become poisonous and unfit to be used for consumption. 

9a. No exhibit may be removed at any time before the close of the fair except by consent of the management.

10. Open class winners may turn in placement stickers at fair office for ribbons. Where award ribbons are stolen or destroyed, the exhibitor may receive a duplicate at the close of the fair or show which shall be supplied by the fair free of charge.

11. During the judging, buildings, except livestock arenas, are to be closed to everyone except fair officials, judges, Pennsylvania Fair fund officials, and necessary attendants. Neither exhibitor nor their agent shall communicate with the judge during the time of determining the awards except to answer questions proposed by the judges. Any exhibitor interfering with the judge while making awards shall forfeit any premium to which they would otherwise be entitled.

12.Youth exhibitors are Fulton County youth under 19 years of age. Out-of-County youth with non-livestock exhibits must exhibit in Building 1A.

13. Exhibitors must be in charge of the animal in the ring. Parent may accompany exhibitor.

Check – in:          

1. Fair will accept exhibits on Saturday, July 27, from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., except baked good items.  Only baked good items will be accepted on Monday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All exhibits must remain on display until 10 p.m., Saturday, August 3.

2. If you are entering more than 25 items in your name and/or other names, you must do it on Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

     NOTE: All exhibitors will be required to show claim tickets in order to remove exhibits from the buildings. EXHIBITORS: May pick up their exhibits after 9:30 pm on closing Saturday or the following Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00. Anything left after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday will be handled at the discretion of the Fair board.

3. All livestock listed for competition must be on the grounds no later than 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 28.  All animals shall remain on the premises until 10:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, unless released by the Superintendent.

4. Check-in times for Department 10, 4-H and Vocational Livestock, please refer to Youth Livestock Handbook.

Fulton County Fair Pass Policy

ALL ENTRANTS TO THE FULTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MUST HAVE A FAIR ID BADGE OR CURRENT WRIST BAND ON AND PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES.

FAIR WEEK ADMISSION PASSES INCLUDE:

WEEKLY PASS: This pass does not allow access to any rides. A Weekly Pass will be sold prior to the opening of the fair at a cost of $35.00 each. They will be sold until 8:00PM on Monday. Livestock exhibitors receive one weekly pass. A livestock exhibitor receives one (1) additional weekly pass for every (6) animals {excluding rabbits} they exhibit at the fair.

SEASON PASS WITH RIDES: This is the MEGA PASS and it allows unlimited access and rides all week long. The cost is $45.00. Exhibitors may upgrade for $20.00.

WRIST BANDS: Daily wrist bands sold as follows; 

RIDES - Solid Color $10.00 includes all rides, exhibits, and grandstand events. 

NON-RIDES: Striped Color $7.00 includes all exhibits and grandstand events – NO RIDES. 

CAMPER GATE ADMISSION: Admission through the camper gate will be walk through only. Entrant must display a current wristband or valid Fair ID Badge. No admissions will be sold at this gate. This is a Walk Through Gate ONLY. No vehicles except handicap are permitted by the attendant.

THE FAIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE ANY PASS OR ANY ADMISSION AT ANY TIME DURING THE FAIR.

Livestock buyers will be admitted to the Fairgrounds via the Buyer’s Gate adjacent to the 4H/FFA livestock buildings. Parking will be available as space and circumstance dictate. Overflow parking will be provided in the parking area adjacent the Horse Ring. 

DAMAGED PASSES MAY BE RETURNED TO THE FAIR OFFICE FOR VERIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $1.00. REPLACEMENT IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE FAIRBOARD.

PARKING POLICY: Parking has become increasingly limited at the Fulton County Fair. Inside the fence is on a limited basis and only with benefit of a vehicle pass (see above). Vehicles not displaying a vehicle pass will be subject to removal at the discretion of the Fair board at owner’s expense. It is requested that all visitors and participants, if possible, use the designated parking areas outside of the fence either above the Upper Gate as directed by the Fire Police or in the camper Area below the Dairy barns and the Pits. Parking will be prohibited in the Pit Area unless you are a part of the event and possess a valid Pit Pass. Camper parking is outside the Camper gate as directed. NO campers or Vehicles are to be parked within 10 feet of the fence outside in the camper area. Reserved Handicap Parking for persons displaying an appropriate Handicap Parking Permit or license plate only.

THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS WHEN THE FAIR HAS TO CLOSE DOWN DUE TO RAIN.

EXHIBITOR CAMPER RATES: Improved Camper Site w/water and 30 amp electric - $135.00 per week; Basic Camper Site with 20 amp electric - $60.00 per week and Primitive Camper Site w/no electric - $25.00 per week. Reservations and payment are to be made by July 1. Contact Kerry DeShong at 717-552-0027.

Camper parking is outside the Camper gate as directed. NO campers or Vehicles are to be parked within 10 feet of the fence outside in the camper area. 

CAMPER GATE ADMISSION: Admission through the camper gate will be walk through only. Entrant must display a current wristband or valid Fair ID Badge. No admissions will be sold at this gate. This is a Walk Through Gate ONLY. No vehicles except handicap are permitted by the attendant.

THE FAIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE ANY PASS OR ANY ADMISSION AT ANY TIME DURING THE FAIR.

SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY are allowed on fair grounds. Service animals must have the following paperwork with them to be allowed entrance: 

1. A veterinarian behavioral certificate note including breed and type of support animal

2. A note from your Doctor stating the need for a service animal

3. Certificate of rabies vaccine and state license must be shown.