Ag Mechanics

Eldon Kothmann Memorial Ag. Mechanics Show
Entry Fee: $10.00 per Project
Entry Deadline: December 10, 2024
Arrival: TBD
Judging: Friday, January 3, 2025 9:00 AM
Sale: Friday, January 3, 2025 6:00 PM
1. Read general rules and regulations.
2. Entries and Entry Fees must be submitted by December 10, 2024. Must either be
distinguished as an individual or group project. All group members must be listed on entry
form. Projects will be split into TWO Divisions: Wood and Metal. Projects that
consist of 60% or more Wood will be put into the Wood Division. Projects that
consist of 60% or more Metal will be put into the Metal Division. If a project is closer
to 50% metal and 50% Wood it will be up to the Superintendents to Classify said
project into the correct Division.
3. Projects must be constructed by FFA or 4-H members. FFA projects must be constructed
as part of their agricultural mechanics instruction in agriculture science or as part of their
supervised work experience program under the supervision of the AST. 4-H projects
must be constructed under the supervision of the County Extension Agent, Project
Leader or Adult Leader.
4. A project may be exhibited only one time at the MCLSE and construction must have
been started within one calendar year of the conclusion of the previous show.
5. Projects will either be displayed inside the community building or on the south side of the
community building depending on size of the project.
6. Project completeness: Projects do not have to be completely finished for MCLSE. They
should, however, be completed enough to be able to distinguish what they are and how
they are to be used. No structural welds are to be ground without penalty. Grinding is to
be limited to welds that should be ground for functional reasons and/or welds that would
normally be ground for cosmetic purposes.
7. Exhibitors should be dressed appropriately and be with their project when it is to be
judged. Exhibitors should be courteous and helpful to those viewing their project
including the public, show officials and judges.
8. All projects are to be identified. Information should include; Exhibitor(s) Name,
Club/Chapter, and Project Description. Projects may be sold if the exhibitor so chooses
too.
9. Awards: Blue and Red quality ribbons will be given. With only the blue ribbons being
considered for placing. There will be a Metal and Wood Division Champion as well as
a Metal and Wood Reserve Division Champions, the judge will choose an Overall
Grand and Reserve Grand from these four projects. All four projects will make the
sale.
10. Judging system for Projects:
a. Workmanship……………………………………………..25 Points
b. Students’ Knowledge of Project…………………………25 Points
c. Design and Materials…………………………………….20 Points
d. Degree of Difficulty……………………………………….20 Points
e. Documentation (Plans, Bill of Materials, Pictures)…….10 Points
Types of Projects
Metal DivisionBumper Pull Trailers Feeders
Gooseneck Trailers Squeeze Chutes
Shop Equipment Panels
Farm Equipment Livestock Crates
Headache Racks BBQ Pits
Bumpers (Front or Rear) Fire Pits
Tool Boxes Fish Fryer/Woks
Gates Metal Indoor/Outdoor Furniture
Wood DivisionWood Indoor/Outdoor Furniture Wood Outdoor Patio Bars
Wood Furnishings Wood Deer Blinds

2025 Mason County Livestock Show & Expo, Inc
Fastest Torch in Mason County
Entry Fee: $5.00
Entry Deadline: TBD
Contest Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 30 Minutes After Conclusion of Cattle
Showmanship
The Fastest Torch in Mason County is a contest to showcase the skills of students in
Mason County with a cutting torch. This essential metal fabrication skill is measured in a
head to head competition between students with speed and accuracy to advance
students to the next round in a tournament format.
Rules:
1. Read general rules and regulations.
2. Students/Adults participating in the contest will be paired by a drawing that will randomly
place participants in a bracket that will remain the same for the entire show. Irregular
numbers of participants may require the bracket to include some “bye” slots to be added
to complete the bracket. One bracket will be for students and one bracket for adults.
The winner of each age division will go head to head for overall champion.
3. Students/Adults will light their own torch, adjust the torch to a neutral flame, and make
the required cut for that round.
4. Any attempt to force the cut to fall by any action other than gravity (tapping with torch,
jarring the table, forcing with a hand, etc.) will result in that student being disqualified.
5. Safety equipment will be provided. Students/Adults choosing to use their own may do
so. Two high cuff gloves, safety glasses, and a face shield must be worn while cutting.
Long pants, closed toe shoes and a long-sleeved cotton shirt are also required.
6. If judges determine that a tip is dirty, both tips will be cleaned by contest officials prior to
the next round. Equipment malfunctions that cause an unfair advantage to one
contestant may result in a “re-ride” if judges deem it appropriate.
7. Metal to be cut will be provided by the contest.
8. Prior to making their cuts, students/adults will be permitted to arrange metal, hoses, and
strikers on their own work table for their own comfort. Judge will announce “go” to begin
cuts in each round. Cut lines will be pre-marked by the judges.
9. If during the contest a student/adult is called for and is not present for their turn, they will
be eliminated and their competitor in that round will advance.
10. Decisions of the contest officials as they pertain to safety and details of the contest are
final