LOCAL RULES
21-A DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION MADERA DISTRICT FAIR
To enter an item in the Fair, all entries must be   	
submitted online at maderfair.com/entry OR on 
paper entry forms furnished by the Madera District 
Fair.
Unless otherwise specified, all classes will be open 
to legal residents of Madera County only.
The Fair is not responsible for items not claimed by 
published claiming date.  Floriculture Entries and 
Exhibit Hall entries must be claimed on Tuesday, 
Sept. 15th unless otherwise specified.  See Junior 
Livestock department rules and regulations 
regarding the release of livestock and tack.
It is the intent of the Fair Management to award all 
Special Awards and or donated prizes to exhibitors 
as published in the Exhibitor’s Handbook.  Exhibitors 
must notify the Fair within 30 days of the end date 
of fair, for missing awards. Fair Management will 
not be held responsible for prizes not received from 
sponsors.
Fair management reserves the right to refuse, 
accept conditionally or cancel any entries, disqualify 
exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, or cancel 
awards without claim for damages.
The Fair reserves the right to reject any entry if it 
is deemed objectionable or if it requires excessive 
space.
By signing and submitting an entry form the exhibitor 
and their agents, parents and leaders acknowledges: “The 
exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 
the fair, the county, and the State of California from and 
against any liability, claim, loss, or expense (including 
attorneys’ fees) arising out of any injury or damage which 
is caused by, arises from or is in any way connected with 
participation in the program or event, excepting only that 
caused by the sole active negligence of the Fair. The Fair 
Management shall not be responsible for accidents or 
losses that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits 
at the fair. The exhibitor (or parent or guardian of a 
minor) is responsible for any injury or damage resulting 
from the exhibitor’s participation in the program or event. 
This includes any injury to others or to the exhibitor or 
to the exhibitor’s property.”  and agrees to read and 
understand the State Rules and Local Fair Rules; 
Certify that all information on entry forms is true and 
accurate; agree to abide by all rules set forth by the Fair; 
and agree to comply with the Fair’s decision regarding 
any alleged violation of the State or Local Rules.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 
Act of 1990, exhibitors requesting disability-related 
accommodations need to contact their respective fair 
office prior to the fair event.  
The Fair reserves the right to display exhibits as space 
permits.  There is no guarantee that all items will be 
displayed.
All entries must be received or postmarked by Tuesday,  
Aug. 25th and post entries will not be accepted unless 
otherwise specified. 
Please note: The Fair makes every effort to ensure that the 
information provided in the exhibitor handbook is accurate 
and free of typographical errors regarding the awarding of 
premiums and prizes.  The Fair will not be held responsible 
for awarding duplicate premiums.  The Fair will not be held 
responsible for items that have been disqualified at the Judge’s 
discretion.
The Judge’s decision is final.  The Judge’s book will be 
used as evidence for payment of premiums or special 
awards.  Ribbons and Tags will not be accepted.  	
ALL STATE RULES APPLY, visit: https://www.maderafair.
com/p/fair/exhibitor-handbook 
EXHIBIT HALL RULES All local rules apply.
This department is open to Madera County residents  
only.Exhibitors are responsible for knowing and abiding 
by local rules found in front of this book and all State 
Rules for California Fairs.  A copy of the State Rules may 
be obtained at the fairgrounds or at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/
fe/
Unless stated otherwise, exhibitors are limited to (2) 
two entries in any one class. Unless stated otherwise, 
all entries must have been made or completed by the 
exhibitor within the last 12 months.  Entries shall not 
have been shown previously at the Madera District Fair.
Names must be removed from articles, unless stated 
otherwise.
All entries are entered at the exhibitor’s own risk.  All 
possible caution will be taken, but the Fair will not be 
responsible for loss, damage or theft of any item. Any 
entries that are dirty, dusty or soiled will be disqualified 
and not displayed.
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