National Farm Toy Show Display Contest

Held in conjunction with the National Farm Toy Show held at Beckman High School in Dyersville, Iowa

Contest Rules and Regulations

1. A "Best of Show" will be awarded.  Each entrant will get a trophy or plaque of some kind.  As of 1999 rules, the Best of Show winner will not be eligible to win a gold tractor again.  But they can compete for other trophies that will be awarded in the future shows.  Trophies will be awarded on Saturday morning following the judging that was held at 7 p.m. Friday evening.

2.  A card (minimum 3x5) must be included with your entry which must include your name address and division entered.  It may also include remarks.

3.  Entries must have signed a contract agreement with Toy Farmer.  Tables will be provided by Toy Farmer if requested by the exhibitor.  No skirting or table covering will be included with the tables.  

4.  Judging will take place Friday evening starting at 7:00 p.m.  Entrants must be present during the judging to answer questions.  Winners will be determined by total points based on the criteria of the enclosed judging sheet.  Judges decisions are final.  Judges scoring will be sent to you after the National Show.

5.  All must remain on display until the official closing of the show on Sunday at 5:00 p.m.

Classes

Youth: 14 years of age and under

Adult:  15 years of age and over

Display Sizes

Youth: 32 square feet (example-1-4 ft x 8ft sheet of plywood)

Adult: 64 square feet (example -2-4 ft x 8ft sheet of plywood)

Displays that are larger than the above listed square footages will have an automatic 10 point deduction per judge made to their individual scores,  ( or 50 points off the total score.)

Points

Total of 500 Points are possible from the five judges

Originality and Creativity 

A. Over All Display 10pts

B. Individual Pieces 10pts

Realism and Authenticity of

A. Over All Display 10pts

B. Individual Pieces 10pts

Neatness of

A. Over All Display 15pts

B. Individual Pieces 15pts

Participants knowledge of their display

A. Knowledge 5pts

Overall effectiveness of presentation

A. Over All Effectiveness 15pts

If you have any questions or requests contact the Toy Farmer, 7496 106th Ave SE, LaMoure.  Phone (800) 533-8293.

http://www.toyfarmer.com/

National Farm Toy Show Display Contest

Only the top four displays were awarded placement. While the others received participant awards.

First Place- Terry Spahr with his 1949 snap-shot of a PA farm from his child-hood days, which included 1/16 buildings with an amazing 4ft x 6ft hand crafted barn. Every little detail didn't go unnoticed.

Second Place- Adam Sunkten with his outstanding 1/64 night display of a IA crop/beef farm, with most all the machinery having lights.

Third Place- Warren Ehrisman with his trophy like display of 1/64 customized 4wd tractors from around the world, with tractors such as the Lioness, Lely, Baldwin, Raba Steigers,ACO's,Big Bud 747, etc..

Fourth Place- Jonathan Klawonn with his 1971 1/64 snap-shot of the area with which he grew up in. He had wonderful hand-built barns and houses, and some very interesting equipment like his early MM Uni-harvesters, and JD planter.

Most of the rest of the displays competed fiercely for the top spots, and are in the top of their league with the hobby.