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A * next to a class indicates a State Fair eligible class. It is recommended that classes contain at least three head, when possible, to assure a level of competition. No animal can be shown in more than one class, except for Prospect Calves that are exhibited in the Cow/Calf and Herd classes. Beef market animals will be weighed and shown by weights.
Two entries permitted per class.
Two entries permitted per class.
Breeding Heifer Classes
Two entries permitted per class.Breeding Heifer Classes
Commercial or Registered
* Spring Calf – born Jan 1–April 30, 2021 * Fall Calf – born Sept 1-Dec 31, 2020 * Summer yearling – born May 1-Aug 31, 2020 * Junior yearling – born Jan 1-Apr 30, 2020 * Senior yearling – born Sept 1-Dec 31, 2019Market Classes
Two entries permitted per class. Market Classes
Market Steer
* Market Beef Steer – born Jan 1-Aug 31, 2020Market Heifer
* Market Heifer – born Jan 1-Aug 31, 2020Prospect 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, 2021 Fall calf - Beef breeds - born Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2020 * Spring calf – Beef/dairy crosses - born Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2021 Fall calf - Beef/dairy crosses - born Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2020 Spring calf - 100% dairy breed – born Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2021 Fall calf - 100% dairy breed; born Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2020Dairy Steer
* Purebreed Dairy Steer - born Jan 1-Aug 31, 2020 * Crossbred Dairy Steer – born Jan 1-Aug 31, 2020 Crossbred Dairy Steers must be at least 50% Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montebeliarde, Normande, Red & White Holsteins, Norwegian Red or Viking Red (Swedish, Danish & Finnish Red), with the balance being from any other beef or dairy breed; however, the steers must show adequate dairy steer characteristics, as determined by the screening committee. Exhibitors should be prepared to identify the breeds of their crossbred dairy steer.Other Classes
Other Classes
Beef 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 3-4Informational/Educational Projects
Bring these exhibits to the beef barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show.Beef Poster Contest - Display on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1* Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit.Cow/Calf Pairs
Bull, steer, and heifer calves are eligible. Calf Jan 1, 2021 or after. 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.)
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A * next to a class indicates a State Fair eligible class. It is recommended that classes contain at least three head, when possible, to assure a level of competition. Cow classes and two-year-olds must be owned or leased prior to first freshening and cannot change hands after.
May exhibit one animal per class/lot combination. If an animal is less than 87% (7/8) of any one breed, it is registers in the “Crossbred” class. Youth in grade 3 are limited to showing in calf, yearling, or two year old classes only for safety reasons.
Dairy Cows
May exhibit one animal per class/lot combination. If an animal is less than 87% (7/8) of any one breed, it is registers in the “Crossbred” class. Youth in grade 3 are limited to showing in calf, yearling, or two year old classes only for safety reasons.Dairy Cows
Holstein Grade, Holstein Registered, Other Breeds, or Crossbred
Spring Calf – born Mar 1-May 15, 2021 * Winter Calf - born Dec 1, 2020-Feb 29, 2021 * Fall Calf - born Sept 1-Nov 30, 2020 * Summer Junior Yearling - born June 1-Aug 31, 2020 * Spring Junior Yearling - born Mar 1-May 31, 2020 * Winter Senior Yearling - born Dec 1, 2019-Feb 28, 2020 * Fall Senior Yearling - born Sept 1 - Nov 30, 2019 * Junior Two Year Old - born Mar 1 - Aug 31, 2019 * Senior Two Year Old - born Sept 1, 2018-Feb 28, 2019 * Three year old cows – born Sept 1, 2017-Aug 31, 2018 * Four year old cows – born Sept 1, 2016-Aug 31, 2017 * Aged Cow - born before Sept 1, 2016 * Dry cow - Of any ageOther Classes
Other Classes
Dairy 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.Informational/Educational Projects
Bring these exhibits to the dairy barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show. Dairy Poster Contest - All displays must be on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1 * Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit
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Please see the MN 4-H Dog Rules and Guidelines books for more detailed information andupdated class descriptions at: https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/4-h-animal-science/dog · A dog may be judged in the dog project or the pet project, not both!· 4-H’ers shall exhibit in the class corresponding to the training they have received.· All dogs must have proper vaccinations, according to the ID form, before they will be allowed to show.
Foundation Beginner Graduate Beginner Novice Graduate Novice Pre-Open Open Graduate Open Pre-Utility Utility Veteran Class Brace Four-Dog Team
Foundation Pre-Novice Novice Pre-Advanced Advanced Excellent Veterans
Novice Open
Limited Agility Pre-Agility Beginner Elementary Intermediate Senior Advanced Jumpers I Jumpers II Jumpers III
Dog Obedience
Foundation Beginner Graduate Beginner Novice Graduate Novice Pre-Open Open Graduate Open Pre-Utility Utility Veteran Class Brace Four-Dog TeamDog Obedience
Rally Obedience
Foundation Pre-Novice Novice Pre-Advanced Advanced Excellent VeteransRally Obedience
Dog Showmanship
Novice OpenDog Showmanship
Dog Agility
Limited Agility Pre-Agility Beginner Elementary Intermediate Senior Advanced Jumpers I Jumpers II Jumpers IIIDog Agility
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A * next to the code indicates a State Fair eligible class. Exhibitor may enter in each class, limited to three entries per class/breed. It is recommended that classes contain at least three head, when possible, to assure a level of competition. If animals are not properly clipped, ribbon will be lowered one placing. For safety reasons all dairy goats must be dis-budded/dehorned. Regrowth of less than ONE INCH allowed.
Dairy Goats
Dairy Goats
Dairy Breeds
* Junior Doe Kid – born Apr 1-June 30, 2021 * Senior Doe Kid – born Jan 1-Mar 31, 2021 * Dry Yearling Doe - born in 2020 * Milking Yearling Doe - born in 2020 * Milking Two-Year Old Doe - born in 2019 * Milking Three to Four Year Old Doe - born in 2017 or 2018 * Milking Five-Years and Older Doe - born before 2016Other Classes
Other Classes
Mother/Daughter Pair
Mother/Daughter pairHerd
Herd - Three animals owned by the exhibitor; one must be a milking doe. Animals that were shown in appropriate type classes.Dairy Goat Showmanship (Mandatory)
* Senior Division - Grades 10+ * Intermediate Division – Grades 7-9 Junior Division - Grades 3-6 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 9+Intermediate Division – Grades 6-8Junior 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.Driving
Driving Class, GroundDriving Class, CartInformational/Educational Projects
Bring these exhibits to the goat barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show. Dairy Goat Poster Contest - All displays must be on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1* Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit.
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A * next to the code indicates a State Fair eligible class. It is recommended that classes contain at least three head, when possible, to assure a level of competition. If animals are not properly clipped, ribbon will be lowered one placing. Meat breeding does may have horns and they do not need to be capped or blunted. However, if an animal is deemed a safety concern at the discretion of the committee, additional safety measures may be required. Exhibitor may enter in each class, limited to three entries per class.
Born: December 1-April 30, 2021. Must be disbudded and considered terminal. Cannot be shown in any other classes
Market Goats
Born: December 1-April 30, 2021. Must be disbudded and considered terminal. Cannot be shown in any other classesMarket Goats
Meat Market Goat
* Meat Market Goat – altered male, no bucks* Meat Market Goat – femaleDairy Market Goat
* Dairy Market Goat – altered male, no bucksDairy Market Goat – femaleMeat Breeding Doe
Meat Breeding Doe
Meat Breeding Goat (registered or grade)
* Junior Meat Breeding Doe, born Mar 1-May 31, 2021 * Senior Meat Breeding Doe, born Dec 1, 2020-Feb 29, 2021 * Meat Breeding Dry Yearling, born in 2020—never kiddedOther Classes
Other Classes
Market Goat Showmanship (Mandatory)
* Senior Division - Grades 8+ Junior Division - Grades 3-7 and anyone showing for the first timeHerd
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 9+Intermediate Division – Grades 6-8Junior Division – Grades 3-5Driving
Driving Class, GroundDriving Class, Cart Any animals in the Market Goat or Meat Breading Goat 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.)Market Breeding Goats Informational/Educational ProjectsBring these exhibits to the goat barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show. Meat Goat Poster Contest – Display on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1* Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit.
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Please refer to the Wright County 4-H Horse Project Handbook for all policies and procedures relating to the Wright County Fair horse show.
A * next to the code indicates a state horse show points eligible class.Please see State 4-H Handbook at https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/4-h-horse-project/ for descriptions of all classes. Exhibitors may enter all applicable classes and lots, provided each animal has been carried as a project. You may only ride one horse per class with the exception of a training horse in levels 4 and/or 5, which may be the second horse you ride in a given games class. Training horses may be ridden in pleasure training classes if exhibitor is already showing another horse in grade appropriate pleasure classes. Classes containing 20 exhibitors or more, may be split. If a class contains 5 exhibitors or less, it may be combined with either the class older or younger, whichever has the fewest entrants. Novice and walk/trot classes are offered for less experienced riders (all ages are eligible). A member can register for either the applicable grade class, novice, or walk/trot. Novice classes are open to any age rider who has never received a 1st or 2nd placing in any approved breed show (i.e., Paint, Quarter Horse, Arabian, etc.) or at an approved W.S.C.A. show (does not include a blue ribbon at previous County Fairs). An exhibitor is eligible to compete in novice classes for a maximum of two years. Novice, walk/trot, and pleasure training classes are not eligible for State Show points or overall high-point horse award. Games Showmanship is not an eligible class for State Trip calculations. If you receive a blue ribbon in this class at County Fair and are awarded a State Fair trip, you may choose to show in either English Showmanship or Western Showmanship. Games Showmanship is eligible for and counts towards High Point Awards.
Horse Show Tentative Order
Horse Show Tentative Order
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Wednesday, 9:00 AMAchievement Level 6Training Program All levelsPleasure Egg & SpoonGames Egg & SpoonDriving - Horse or PonyTrail Class
Thursday, 8:00 AMPole WeavingKey RaceBarrelsJumping Figure 8 Thursday, 7:00 PMCloverbud BarrelsCloverbud HorsemanshipCloverbud Showmanship
Friday, 8:00 AMHalter ClassesWestern Showmanship at HalterEnglish Showmanship at HalterGames Showmanship at HalterWestern PleasureWestern Bridle PathWestern HorsemanshipEnglish PleasureEnglish Equitation All horse divisions will be broken down into the following classes.(The show will also follow this order for grade classes except for trail which will be reversed): * Grades 12-13 * Grades 10-11 * Grades 8-9 * Grades 6-7 Grades 5th and under Novice These additional classes are also available in certain divisions: Walk/Trot (available only in divisions with a * following the division name)Pleasure Training (available in all pleasure classes) * Pony (54” & under), 6th grade & over (Western Pleasure Only)Pony (54” & under), 5th grade and under (Western Pleasure Only)
Classes
Classes
English Pleasure Classes
* Showmanship at Halter, English * English Equitation, Hunt & Saddle Seat combined* * English Pleasure, Hunt & Saddle Seat combined*Western Pleasure Classes
* Showmanship at Halter, Western * Western Horsemanship* * Western Pleasure* - Must be stock-type horse (exception ponies), may not be entered in Western Bridle Path Pleasure. * Western Bridle Path Pleasure* - Must be pleasure type horse (Morgan, Arabian, Arabian Type, Saddlebred, Etc.) may not be entered in Western Pleasure.Halter
Halter Weanlings, all breeds combinedHalter Yearlings, all breeds combinedHalter Two Year Olds, all breeds combinedHalter Brood Mares (mare with colt at side) all breeds combinedGame Classes
* Pole Weaving * Jumping Figure 8 * Key Race * Barrel Race Games Showmanship at HalterEgg & Spoon
Egg & Spoon - Games HorseEgg & Spoon - Pleasure HorseEgg & Spoon - Training HorseTrail Classes
* Trail - Games Horse (English or Western attire may be used) * Trail - Pleasure Horse * Trail - Training Games Horse * Trail – Training Pleasure HorseDriving
Driving - Exhibitors 13 & under must be accompanied by an experienced adult horse person. Helmets are required.Horse Achievement and Training
Horse Achievement Level 6 and Horse Training will be judged at the Fair. Bring your records in these project phases to the fair, and then demonstrate to the judge your ability to do the skills in your skill level. The Training and Achievement Program Guidelines and Rules as well as blank booklets may be found online or contact the Extension Office to obtain a copy. These classes have separate State Horse Show trips.Horse Training
* Step 1 * Step 4 * Step 2 * Step 5 * Step 3 * Step 6Horse Achievement Program
* Horse Achievement - Level 6 - Horsemanship test for horse project members working on Achievement Level 6.
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A * next to the code indicates a State Fair eligible class. Exhibitors are limited to one pen of birds per class, three pens per species, and no more than ten pens of birds total. Entries in the Show and Hobby class are in addition to this limit. All classes must consist of the same breed and variety. Species champions may be selected at judge’s discretion. All birds need to be leg banded for identification (bands are available at the Extension Office or at fair check-in) and must be accompanied at check-in by required health paperwork. 4-H’ers are responsible for feeding, watering, and caring for their birds every day at fair. Failure to care for your birds could result in disqualification and/or birds being sent home by decision of the show superintendents.
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 breedTurkeys - 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.Informational/Educational Projects
Bring these exhibits to the goat barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show. * Poultry Poster Contest - All displays must be on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1* Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit. 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 Chickens
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A * next to the code indicates a State Fair eligible class. Members may exhibit up to 15 rabbits/pens. A member may exhibit no more than three rabbits of the same age, sex, and breed. The committee reserves the right to combine classes of less than 6. Exhibitors must stay in the show area until they are done showing all classes. Champions and other awards are selected at the judge’s discretion. Rabbit exhibitors should have rabbit carriers at the rabbit show to transport rabbits. No health certificate is required; however, rabbits will be sent home at discretion of official veterinarian upon evidence of ear mites, obvious colds, or conditions requiring treatment. Rabbits are judged according to standards set by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). Purebreds are rabbits recognized by the ARBA, all others are crossbreeds. 4-class rabbits are the small breeds and 6-class rabbits are the large breeds. Interviews will be required for State Fair line-up members 6th grade and older. Sign up for a time slot after the show and sign up on County Fair Registration.
Market rabbits should be 3.5 to 5.5 lbs. and less than 70 days old on show day (born after May 12, 2020). Members must own the doe producing the fryers or meat pen by May 15th and include a portion of the doe’s tattoo in their individual tattoo. For pens, all must be same breed and variety (color). May be purebred or crossbred. To accept a State Fair trip with these, members need back-up animals of same breed that will meet age and weight requirements for State Fair. Market Rabbits * Single Fryer * Pen of Three
Rabbit Fryers or Breeding Rabbits 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. Rabbit FryersBreeding Rabbit (Doe/Buck) Informational/Educational ProjectsBring these exhibits to the rabbit barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show. * Rabbit Poster Contest - Displays on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1* Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit.
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 3-5Breeding Rabbits
Breeding Rabbits
Small 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, Thrianta and Tan.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 Dargent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème Dargent, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Hotot, English Lop, Palomino and Silver Fox. Running breeds: Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander and TanCrossbred/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 VarietyMarket Rabbits
Market rabbits should be 3.5 to 5.5 lbs. and less than 70 days old on show day (born after May 12, 2020). Members must own the doe producing the fryers or meat pen by May 15th and include a portion of the doe’s tattoo in their individual tattoo. For pens, all must be same breed and variety (color). May be purebred or crossbred. To accept a State Fair trip with these, members need back-up animals of same breed that will meet age and weight requirements for State Fair. Market Rabbits * Single Fryer * Pen of ThreeMarket Rabbits
Other Classes
Rabbit Fryers or Breeding Rabbits 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. Rabbit FryersBreeding Rabbit (Doe/Buck) Informational/Educational ProjectsBring these exhibits to the rabbit barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show. * Rabbit Poster Contest - Displays on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1* Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit.Other Classes
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A * next to the code indicates a State Fair eligible class. Sheep with evidence of fungus, pink eye, warts, abscesses, or sore mouth will be sent home.
Limit one entry per class. Maximum of six breeding ewes permitted.
May be ewes or wethers. State Fair suggested market lamb weight is 105-170 lbs. Wethers in the White-Faced Market Lamb Class cannot show signs of black face breeding. White Face can have speckled skin.
Breeding Ewes
Limit one entry per class. Maximum of six breeding ewes permitted.Breeding Ewes
Registered Lamb, Grade Lamb, or Wool Breed Lamb
* January Breeding Ewe Lamb - born in January 2021* February Breeding Ewe Lamb - born in February 2021* March Breeding Ewe Lamb - born in March 2021 After March Ewe Lamb - born after March 31, 2021* Yearling Ewe - Born on or after Jan 1, 2020 Aged Ewe – Born between Jan 1, 2018 and Dec 31, 2019Market Lambs
May be ewes or wethers. State Fair suggested market lamb weight is 105-170 lbs. Wethers in the White-Faced Market Lamb Class cannot show signs of black face breeding. White Face can have speckled skin. Market Lambs
Market Lamb (limit 2 total)
* Black & Speckled Face – Born on or after Jan 1, 2021* White Face – Born on or after Jan 1, 2021Other Classes
Other Classes
Sheep 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.* Senior Division – Grade 9+* Intermediate Division – Grades 6-8 Junior Division – Grade 3-5 Cloverbud Division – Grade K-2Fleece
Fleece Judging – SATURDAYWool 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)Informational/Educational Projects
Bring these exhibits to the goat barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show. Sheep Poster Contest - All displays must be on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1* Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit. 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.)Fleece
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A * next to the code indicates a State Fair eligible class. You may bring up to 4 gilts per 4-H’er with a maximum of 3 breeding gilts or 3 market gilts. You may bring up to 3 barrows. No more than 7 hogs per exhibitor. Champion barrows and gilts will never compete, and State Fair auction limitations will be in place. Swine do NOT need to be tested for pseudo-rabies prior to the fair. The swine show will not be terminal. Market hogs will be shown in weight classes. See Swine Information Sheet for weight guidelines. Please bring wood shavings, as needed, for your animals.
** If you do not know if your gilt will be exhibited as breeding or market gilt at the time of registration, please make your best guess. Changes will be allowed between those two classes at check-in.
** If you do not know if your gilt will be exhibited as breeding or market gilt at the time of registration, please make your best guess. Changes will be allowed between those two classes at check-in.
Breeding Gilts
Gilt born on or after January 1 of current year.* Registered Gilt – All Breeds* Crossbred/Commercial Gilts – All BreedsMarket Gilts
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 15th. Barrows will be judged by weight class determined by Show Committee. Recommended farrow date of Feb 1 or after of current year. * Purebred Market Barrow * Crossbred Market Barrow * Rate of GainSwine Interview
Senior Division, Grades 8+Junior Division, Grades 3-7Swine Showmanship
· Senior Division, Grades 9+· Intermediate Division, Grades 6-8· Junior Division, Grades 3-5Informational/Educational Projects
Bring these exhibits to the swine barn by Wednesday evening for display. Judging will take place during the livestock show.Swine Poster Contest - All displays must be on poster board or tag board 14" wide by 22" high. Limit:1Science of Animals Exhibit – Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment), science exhibits, or 3-dimensional displays, posters, or notebooks. State Fair trips will be available during livestock encampment with or without a livestock animal exhibit. 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.)Page updated
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