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2009 GALLATIN COUNTY FAIR




SUPER GRASSHOPPER CONTEST
Contact the Fairgrounds Office 582-3270 for more information.

Saturday - July 18, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Exhibit Bldg #1

ENTRIES:        Grasshoppers are to be brought to the Fair at 10:30AM Saturday - July 18, 2009.  
                Judging will take place at 11:00 AM.

RULES:
1.  The Super Grasshopper must be a Gallatin County species and caught in Gallatin County.  Location must
        accompany the grasshopper.
2.  The Grasshopper must be brought in alive.
3.  The Exhibitor will be responsible for feeding and care of the grasshopper.
4.   The contest is open to persons of all ages.
5.  The winner will be judged on:
                -Length of the body including the wings
                -Width of the head (side to side)
                -Length of the head (top to bottom)
                -Width of the thorax  (side to side)
                -Length of the jumping leg

The Grand Champion Grasshopper will be awarded a $50 Savings Bond sponsored by Big Sky Premium Meats.   
Rosette ribbons will be awarded to the top 5 grasshoppers.

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2008 Winners




Gallatin County Fairgrounds          901 N Black          Bozeman MT 59715


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