GENERAL RULES

NOTICE ***Any and all political advertizing must have a permit that can be obtained at the VBC Fair Office. All political paraphernalia must be kept within the confines of paid booth space. All items given away must be approved by Fair Manager as no items may be distributed that are in direct conflict with VBC Fair kitchen or VBC Fair carnival. Thank you for your cooperation. No posting without permission!

1. All animals, articles and exhibits competing for prizes will be entered and shown by one owner, maker or grower.
2. The Fair Association reserves the right to accept or reject any exhibit before or after it is entered.
3. The Fair Association provides general security on the grounds. All property taken on to the grounds or into the buildings are kept entirely at risk of owner. The Van Buren County Livestock Show and Fair Association will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits but will exercise all possible care for their protection. Each participant or group is responsible for the security of their individual function. If malicious mischief occurs, contact a Fair Association officer. If necessary, authorities will be called.
4. Each organization is held responsible for daily trash cleanup within its area. FINES WILL BE ASSESSED to anyone not complying with the rules.
5. No vehicle traffic will be permitted in carnival, exhibit or livestock areas after initial set-up. There are designated parking areas for workers.
6. All livestock entries will be released after 8 p.m. Saturday. Removal of livestock before these dates and times will result in forfeited prize money. Homemaking items will be released Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibits removed before these times forfeit any prizes won.