Livestock
Livestock
Events
Saturday, July 27, 4:00 pm, Near the Free Stage/Hoop Building
Sponsored by T & R Meats, BestFriends Vet, Keith Wilts & Lisa Sell, and Bill & Renae NeumannSHOW: Sunday, July 28, 3:00 pm, Dairy Arena
Contest Coordinator: Dwayne Diers
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The Round Robin Showmanship Contest gives an opportunity for the champion senior showmen from the 4-H divisions in each species of large animals to compete head-to-head for best all-round senior showman honors at the fair.
In this contest each contestant will be judged on their showmanship skills with each species of animal - Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine.
The judge will use a numerical scoring system to grade each individual in each species, with the ultimate winner determined by the total score over all species.
There is no limit on how many times a person may compete in the Round Robin Showmanship Contest over their career. However, an individual 4-H member may only win the Round Robin contest once.
First option to participate is offered to the Senior Champion and Senior Reserve Champion Showmanship winners in each species. Judges are asked to make a list of alternates from among senior showmanship participants.
Listings of eligibility order will be posted in the 4-H general exhibit building. Exhibitors are asked to confirm their participation by Saturday at 4:00.
Each contestant is asked to provide an animal in their species of participation to be used in the contest with all showmen showing the same species in the ring at the same time.
Awards will be presented to the Champion Round Robin Showmen and premiums of 1st place - $50, 2nd place - $40, 3rd place - $30, and 4th place - $20 will also be added to exhibitor’s fair premium checks.
Beef
WEIGH-IN & ID Checks: Wednesday, 10:30 am - Noon
PRE-FAIR EXHIBITOR MEETING: Wednesday, 8:00 pm
SHOW: Thursday, 10:00 am
INTERVIEWS: Scheduled throughout the fair
STATE FAIR BEEF EXHIBITOR MEETING: Saturday 3:00 pm
SUPERINTENDENTS: Dan Laumann, Stephanie Ende Youth: Justin J, Samantha B, Elizabeth E
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Commercial or Registered
* Spring Calf – born Jan 1–April 30, 2024 * Fall Calf – born Sept 1-Dec 31, 2023 * Summer yearling – born May 1-Aug 31, 2023 * Junior yearling – born Jan 1-Apr 30, 2023 * Senior yearling – born Sept 1-Dec 31, 2022Market Steer
* Market Beef Steer – born Jan 1-Aug 31, 2023Market Heifer
* Market Heifer – born Jan 1-Aug 31, 2023Prospect Calves
Limit one per class. Prospect market calves do not need to be from a cow/calf project. Classes for heifers and steers will be judged as market beef prospects. Prospect market steers must be castrated. *Spring calf - Beef breeds - born Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2024 Fall calf - Beef breeds - born Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2023 *Spring calf – Beef/dairy crosses - born Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2024 Fall calf - Beef/dairy crosses - born Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2023*Spring calf - 100% dairy breed – born Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2024 Fall calf - 100% dairy breed; born Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2023Dairy Steer
* Purebreed Dairy Steer - born Jan 1-Aug 31, 2023 * Crossbred Dairy Steer – born Jan 1-Aug 31, 2023Beef Interview (Mandatory)
All exhibitors will take part in a 5-minute interview. Sign up with the Show Committee for time slots at the fair. * Senior Division - Grades 9+ * Intermediate Division - Grades 6-8Junior Division - Grades 3-5Beef Showmanship (Mandatory)
* Senior Division - Grades 11+Intermediate Division - Grades 8-10Junior Division - Grades 5-7Primary Division – Grades 3-4Cow/Calf Pairs
Bull, steer, and heifer calves are eligible. Calf Jan 1 to May 15, 2024. Calf does not need to be ID’d if dairy, but cow must be. At State Fair you can enter the cow/calf class OR prospect market calf class. * 2-year-old cow exhibited with calf * Aged cow exhibited with calfHerd
Herd - Three beef animals. Individual member or club exhibit.Any beef, dairy steers, or market heifers earning a blue ribbon at the fair are eligible to be entered in the 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction. Be sure to pre-register for any/all classes you might be interested in entering an animal in for the auction and confirm final entry at the fair. Beef Steer (1000 lbs.)Dairy Steer (1000 lbs.)Market Heifer (900 lbs.)Dairy
SHOW: Friday, 8:00 am
ID CHECKS: Tues/Wednesday during check-in
PRE-FAIR EXHIBITOR MEETING: Wednesday, 1:00 pm, show arena
INTERVIEWS: Wednesday, 1:30 -6:30 pm, Outside dairy barn - Sign up for a time
STATE FAIR EXHIBITOR MEETING: Sunday after County Meeting
SUPERINTENDENTS: Lori, Amy & Bethany Kozitka, Seena Glessing Youth: Sophie S
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Holstein Grade, Holstein Registered, Other Breeds, or Crossbred
*Spring Calf – born Mar 1-May 31, 2024 * Winter Calf - born Dec 1, 2023-Feb 29, 2024 * Fall Calf - born Sept 1-Nov 30, 2023 * Summer Junior Yearling - born June 1-Aug 31, 2023 * Spring Junior Yearling - born Mar 1-May 31, 2023 * Winter Senior Yearling - born Dec 1, 2022-Feb 28, 2023 * Fall Senior Yearling - born Sept 1 - Nov 30, 2022 * Milking Yearling - born Sept 1, 2022 or later that has freshened & in milking form * Junior Two Year Old - born Mar 1 - Aug 31, 2022 * Senior Two Year Old - born Sept 1, 2021-Feb 28, 2022 * Three year old cows – born Sept 1, 2020-Aug 31, 2021 * Four year old cows – born Sept 1, 2019-Aug 31, 2020 * Aged Cow - born before Sept 1, 2019 * Dry cow - Of any ageDairy Showmanship
* Senior Division - Grades 9+ * Intermediate Division - Grades 6-8 Junior Division - Grades 3-5Dairy Interview
Senior Division - Grades 9+ Intermediate Division - Grades 6-8 Junior Division - Grades 3-5Production Class
Limit one cow per member. From an animal being shown at this year’s fair with official DHIA or DHIA owner sampler production records. Judging based on last completed 305-day record, mature equivalent. Please bring Lactation Report showing last completed record to check-in on Entry Day. Holstein Production Non-Holstein Production4-H Herd
Herd - Three dairy animals owned by one exhibitor. Animals that were shown in appropriate type classes.Dairy Goat
BARN SETUP: July 20, 10 am
CHECK-IN: Tuesday: noon - 8 pm (encouraged), Wednesday: 8 am-Noon
EXHIBITOR MEETING: Wednesday, 12:30 pm
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 10 am - 3 pm & Friday 10 am - 1 pm
SHOW: Wednesday, 5:00 pm (following meat goat show)
STATE FAIR EXHIBITOR MEETING: Wednesday, 12:30 pm
SUPERINTENDENTS: Cristine Nielsen, Nicki Schahn
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Dairy Breeds
* Junior Doe Kid – born Apr 1-June 30, 2024 * Senior Doe Kid – born Jan 1-Mar 31, 2024 * Dry Yearling Doe - born in 2023 * Milking Yearling Doe - born in 2023 * Milking Two-Year Old Doe - born in 2022 * Milking Three to Four Year Old Doe - born in 2020 or 2021 * Milking Five-Years and Older Doe - born before 2020Mother/Daughter Pair
Mother/Daughter pairHerd
Herd - Three animals owned by the exhibitor; one must be a milking doe. No meat or market. Animals that were shown in appropriate type classes.Dairy Goat Showmanship (Mandatory)
* Senior Division - Grades 10+ * Intermediate Division – Grades 6-9 Junior Division - Grades 3-5 and 1st time exhibitorsDairy Goat Interviews (Mandatory)
All exhibitors will take part in a five-minute interview. Sign up for a time slot at the fair. Senior Division – Grades 10+Intermediate Division – Grades 6-9Junior Division – Grades 3-5Fun With Goats
Fun With Goats - Check schedule at fair. All age divisions combined. Animal that was also shown in appropriate type class.Meat Goat
BARN SETUP: July 20, 10 am
CHECK-IN: Tuesday: noon - 8 pm (encouraged), Wednesday: 8 am-noon
WEIGH-IN: Tuesday/Wednesday at check-in
EXHIBITOR MEETING: Wednesday, 8 pm
INTERVIEWS: Thursday/Friday 10 am - 3 pm
SHOW: Wednesday, 4:30 pm
STATE FAIR EXHIBITOR MEETING: Wednesday, 12:30 pm
SUPERINTENDENTS: Cristine Nielsen, Nicki Schahn
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Meat Market Goat- considered terminal at end of season
* Market Goat – altered male, no bucks * Market Goat – femaleDairy Market Goat
* Dairy Market Goat – altered male, no bucks Dairy Market Goat – femaleMarket Breeding Doe (registered or grade)
* Junior Market Breeding Doe, born Mar 1-May 31, 2024 * Senior Market Breeding Doe, born Dec 1, 2023-Feb 28, 2024 * Breeding Dry Yearling Market Doe, born Sept 1, 2022 - Nov 30, 2023—never kiddedMarket Goat Showmanship (Mandatory)
* Senior Division - Grades 10+Intermediate Division - Grades 6-9 Junior Division - Grades 3-5Herd
Best Market Herd – Three market animalsMeat Goat Interviews (Mandatory)
All exhibitors will take part in a five-minute interview. Sign up for a time slot at the fair. Senior Division – Grades 10+Intermediate Division – Grades 6-9Junior Division – Grades 3-5 Any animals in the Market Goat or Market Breading Doe classes earning a blue ribbon at the fair are eligible to be entered in the 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction. Be sure to pre-register for any/all classes you might be interested in entering an animal in for the auction and confirm final entry at the fair. Market (40 lbs. minimum)Market Breeding GoatsPoultry
PRE-FAIR CLEAN-UP: July 13, 9:00 am - noon
SHOW: Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
EXHIBITOR MEETING: Thursday - Half hour before show
INTERVIEWS: Thursday - Sign up for time
SUPERINTENDENTS: Randy Wagner, Mark Otto Youth: Drew H, Caleb P
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Poultry Showmanship
* Senior Division – Grades 9+ * Intermediate Division – Grades 6-8 Junior Division – Grades 3-5Poultry Interview (Mandatory)
All exhibitors will take part in a five-minute interview. Sign up for a time slot at the fair.Senior Division – Grades 9+Intermediate Division – Grades 6-8Junior Division – Grades 3-5Chickens
* Market pen of two males or two females of same breed emphasizing meat market qualities.* Breeding pen of one male & two females* Bantam Breeding pen of one male & two females* Egg Production pen of two pullets, white egg layers (hybrid)* Egg Production pen of two pullets, brown egg layers (commercial purebred or hybrid; hybrids are preferred)Doves
* Purebred breeding pairDucks
* Market pen of two males or two females of same breed emphasizing meat market qualities.* Breeding pen of one male & two females* Bantam breeding pen of one male & two femalesGeese
* Market pen of two males or two females of same breed emphasizing meat market qualities.* Breeding pen of one male & two femalesGuinea
* Pearls, Whites, and Lavender breeds only. * Market pen of two males or two females – same breed *Breeding pen of one male & two females – same breedQuail
* Market Pen of three birds - same type * Breeding pen of five birds - one male & four females * Laying pen of three femalesTurkeys - Domestic only
* Market pen of two males or two females * Breeding pen of one male & two femalesPigeons
Must be banded with a seamless leg band. * Utility, breeding pair * Utility, young bird male or female (this year’s band) * Fancy, breeding pair * Fancy, young bird male or female (this year’s band) * Flying, breeding pair * Flying, young bird male or female (this year’s band)Show & Hobby (Not State Fair Eligible)
* Other poultry, one bird (no game birds or pheasants), no age limit.Any animals in the below poultry classes earning a blue ribbon at the fair are eligible to be entered in the 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction. Be sure to pre-register for any/all classes you might be interested in entering an animal in for the auction and confirm final entry at the fair. Breeding DucksMarket TurkeysBreeding ChickensProduction Laying ChickensMarket GeeseBreeding TurkeysPigeonsMarket DucksBreeding GeeseMarket ChickensRabbit
SHOW: Friday, 8:00 a.m.
SUPERINTENDENTS: Dave Delude, Josh Simpson, Hank Mattson Youth: Lane S, Alex W
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Rabbit Interviews (Mandatory)
Senior Division – Grades 9+Intermediate Division – Grades 6-8Junior Division – Grades 3-5Rabbit Showmanship (Mandatory)
Please wear long-sleeve shirts of a solid color (no writing or advertising). *Senior Division – Grades 9+Intermediate Division – Grades 6-8Junior Division – Grades 3-5Small Breeds
* Junior Buck, under 6 months* Junior Doe, under 6 months* Senior Buck, over 6 months* Senior Doe, over 6 months Small Breeds Include: Dutch, Florida White, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, English Spot, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Lion Head, Rhinelander, Silver, Silver Marten, and Thrianta.Large/Running Breeds
* Junior Buck, under 6 months * Junior Doe, under 6 months * Intermediate Buck, 6-8 months * Intermediate Doe, 6-8 months * Senior Buck, over 8 months * Senior Doe, over 8 months Large breeds include: New Zealand, Satin, American Giant Angora, Belgian Hare, Bevern, Californian, Champagne d'argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème d'argent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. Running Breeds include Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander and Tan.Crossbred/Any Other Variety
Judged on condition. If the judge determines that your rabbit meets the standards for a purebred, it will be moved. First class judged.Crossbred/Any Other VarietySheep
WEIGH-IN: Wednesday as sheep arrive
SHEEP SHOW: Friday, 3:00 p.m.
LAMB LEAD SHOW: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
LAMB LEAD INTERVIEWS: Saturday Morning
STATE FAIR EXHIBITOR MEETING: Sunday Morning
SUPERINTENDENTS: Jacob Wilts & Aaron Marquette, Youth: Kate O, Isaac M, Natalee M
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Registered Lamb, Grade Lamb, or Wool Breed Lamb
* Fall Ewe Lamb - born between Sept 1 and Dec 31 2023* January Breeding Ewe Lamb - born in January 2024* February Breeding Ewe Lamb - born in February 2024* March Breeding Ewe Lamb - born in March 2024 After March Ewe Lamb - born after March 31, 2024* Yearling Ewe - Over 1 yr and under 2 yrs of age & not show evidence of 4 permanent incisors Aged Ewe – Born between Jan 1, 2021 and Dec 31, 2022Market Lamb (limit two per class)
* Black Face – Born on or after Dec 1, 2023* White & Speckled Face – Born on or after Dec 1, 2023Sheep Showmanship
Senior Division, Grades 9+Intermediate Division, Grades 6-8Junior Division, Grades 3-5Breeding Flock
Breeding Flock - Three animals owned by the same exhibitor (may include market wether). Animals there were shown in appropriate type classes.Lamb Lead - Show: Saturday, 8:30 A.M.
Groom and train a sheep and wear an outfit made from at least 60% wool (more than just accessories or socks). Exhibitors will be judged on project knowledge, poise, their outfit, and their lamb. Exhibitors will receive Merit Award ribbons.Fleece - Judging on Saturday, exhibitor need not be present
Wool fleece from sheep representative of exhibitor’s flock, bred and owned by the exhibitor. Fleeces no less than 3" in length but no more than 13 months’ growth. Fleeces that earn a blue ribbon at County Fair are eligible for judging at the State Fair, but the exhibitor does not accompany the entry to State Fair. * One white fleece (limit 2)* One colored fleece (limit 2) Any animals in the market lamb classes earning a blue ribbon at the fair are eligible to be entered in the 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction. Be sure to pre-register for any/all classes you might be interested in entering an animal in for the auction and confirm final entry at the fair. See Auction page for more information and full class listing.Market Lambs (100 lbs.)FleeceSwine
WEIGH-IN: Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
SHOW: Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
SWINE INTERVIEWS: Friday
STATE FAIR EXHIBITOR MEETING: Sunday, 1:00 pm
SUPERINTENDENTS: Barb Sherwood & Michelle Neutz, Youth: Joe N
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Breeding Gilts
Gilt born January, February, or March of current year.Market Gilts
Born on or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of Feb 1 or after of current year. * Market Gilt – All Breeds* Rate of GainMarket Barrows
All market barrows must be entered in Rate of Gain and will be weighed during the show. Beginning weights to be recorded on ID form by May 15. Barrows will be judged by weight class determined by Show Committee. Born on or after January 1 of current year. Recommended farrow date of Feb 1 or after.Swine Interview
Senior Division, Grades 8+Junior Division, Grades 3-7Swine Showmanship
· Senior Division, Grades 9+· Intermediate Division, Grades 6-8· Junior Division, Grades 3-5 Any animals in the market barrow or market gilt classes earning a blue ribbon at the fair are eligible to be entered in the 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction. Be sure to pre-register for any/all classes you might be interested in entering an animal in for the auction and confirm final entry at the fair. Market Barrow (200 lbs.)Market Gilts (190 lbs.)