The Nome nugget., 1938-07-13
Northwestern Alaska Fair Association
Rules and Regulations

1-There is no entry fee charged for exhibit ing animals or articles for premiums in any of the departments All entries are open 10 the people of the Territory of Alaska
 2-The Board of Directors reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in re- gard thereto, arising out of or connected with or incident 10 the Fair, and it reserves the right to rule on any question not covered.
 3-The Fair management will use every pos- sible precaution to protect the exhibits and pro- perty while on exhibition but it is understood that the Fair Association shall in no way be held responsible for loss, damage or injury of any kind from any source whatsoever.
 4-Every article must be entered in the name of the GROWER or MAKER; or if live stock in the OWNERS or AGENTS name.
 5-Exhibitors will be held responsible for the proper entry and classification of their exhibits and shall place them on exhibition as directed by the department superintendent.
 6-Exh ibitors must take the name of thelr exhibits from the premium list, and enter them under the names there given, using the exact language of the premium list, giving division, class and lot.
 7-Entries may be made with the Secretary either by mail or in person at any time. They should be made on regular entry blanks furnish ed free on application to the Secretary or Presi- dent, and sent early as possible so that space may be allotted and tags made out and ready for exhibitors
 8-When an exhibit is entered the manage ment will issue tag bearing the exhibitors entry number and division, class and lot num- ber for each article, animal animals. These tags are to be attached 10 the exhibits for which they are given and are to remain attached dur ing the exhibition.
 e-No exhibit or exhibits may be removed before the close of the Fair except by permission of the management. Such removal without con- sent will forfeit all right to premium or reward.
 10-Exhibitors having space assigned to them cannot change location without first obtaining permission from the superintendent of the de partrnent.
 l1-All exhibits must be entered and in place before noon of the first day of the Falr. The building will be open for reception of all art1c- es two days before the opening of the Fair. Out of town articles sent in care of the Fair Asso- ciation will be cared for immediately upon arrival. except live animals.
 12-Charges must be paid to the Northwest ern Alaska Fair all freight shipments, bull these shipments will be returned free from Nome to the point of origin if application is made for their return. Except live animals and perish able articles) Exhibits sent by express or ar plane must be prepaid by the shipper. At the close of the Fair all exhibits become the pro- perty of the Fair unless the exhibitor claims the same or arranges to have the same packed and shipped.
 13-No exhibit will be allowed 10 compete for more than one premium nor shall be enter ed in more than one class or lot, except as Tor special premiums or sweepstakes prizes
 14-No animal or article deemed unworthy shall be awarded a premium. If the article is not worthy of the first prize It may be aWaroeo the second premium.
 l5-The Fair Association will be pleased to cooperate in showing new, worthy lnVen1lonS' machinery. implements, etc. of educational val ue to the public.
 Ownership must be designated each art icle and specifications made to whether 1t is to be an individual entry or in group dls- play.