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February 16-25, 2024


Supervisors

Supervisor

Kelly Secord
Text 909.844.8073
showlivestock@gmail.com

Fair Office

(760) 863-8247
info@datefest.org


Prizes

Master Showmanship Contest

Grand Champion
Award & Rosette

Reserve Grand Champion
Award & Rosette

4-H Champion
Rosette

4-H Reserve Champion
Rosette

FFA Champion
Rosette

FFA Reserve Champion
Rosette

Market Goat

Each Division

Grand Champion
Award & Rosette

Reserve Grand Champion
Award & Rosette

4-H Champion
Rosette

4-H Reserve Champion
Rosette

FFA Champion
Rosette

FFA Reserve Champion
Rosette

Feeder Goat

EACH DIVISION

1st Place
$10

2nd Place
$8

3rd Place
$6

4th Place
$4

5th Place
$2

Champion
Rosette

Reserve Champion
Rosette

Market Goat 4-H or FFA Group

EACH DIVISION

1st Place
Ribbon

2nd Place
Ribbon

3rd Place
Ribbon

4th Place
Ribbon

5th Place
Ribbon

Market/Breeding Goat Showmanship Contest

EACH DIVISION

1st Place
Ribbon

2nd Place
Ribbon

3rd Place
Ribbon

4th Place
Ribbon

5th Place
Ribbon

6th Place
Ribbon

7th Place
Ribbon

8th Place
Ribbon

Master Showmanship Contest


ENTRY FEE

$15

Market Goat


ENTRY FEE

$15

Feeder Goat


ENTRY FEE

$15

Market Goat 4-H or FFA Group


No ENTRY FEE


Market/Breeding Goat Showmanship Contest


ENTRY FEE

$10

Arrival

Monday, February 219
8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Livestock Barn #4

Weigh-In

Tuesday, February 20
10:00 a.m.

Livestock Barn #4

Judging 4-H then FFA

Wednesday, February 21
8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Livestock Pavilion #12

Special Rules & Guidelines

Master Showmanship Contest

  1. Awards and Ribbons will be awarded to the Master Showman in each division.
  2. First-place winner in all showmanship divisions will compete for Master Showman.
  3. Contestants will not show their own animals.
  4. Contestants are required to wear the uniform of the organization they represent.
  5. Minis do not compete.
  6. Contestants will report to the show ring for check-in at 3:30 pm Friday, February 23.

Market Goat

  1. Market goats must show kid teeth.
  2. After Weigh-in, market goats will be classified according to weight for judging purposes.
  3. If animals grade for auction, the maximum pay weight will be adjusted to 120 pounds.
  4. No muzzles allowed.
  5. Must be castrated and show signs of dehorning.
  6. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING
  7. U.S.D.A. CHEVON GRADES:
  • MARKET READY: USDA Prime or Choice quality with 12th rib back fat range .08-.12 most desirable, .13-.22 back fat acceptable, an average of greater conformation and cutability.
  • NOT MARKET READY: Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.08 or >.22: under-finished goats grading USDA good or lower, below average conformation or cut ability.

Market Goat 4-H or FFA Group

  1. Enter at ringside.
  2. Any age, sex, or breed was previously shown as individuals in either breeding or market divisions – a combination of the breeding & market divisions will not be eligible.
  3. Groups must be owned and shown by members of one club or chapter with not more than one animal owned and shown by any one member.
  4. Each club or chapter is limited to one (1) entry.

Divisions


750, 751

750: 4-H Market Goat

751: FFA Market Goat

Class

  1. Market Goat – 70 pounds and up

752

Feeder Goat

Class

  1. Feeder Goat – up to 69 pounds

753

Club/Chapter Group

Class

  1. FFA - Group of three (3) Market Goats
  2. 4-H - Group of three (3) Market Goats

754

Market/Breeding Goat Showmanship Contest

  1. Minis – 5-8 years
  2. 4-H Basic – 5th Grade & under –9 years or older
  3. 4-H Junior – 6th thru 8th Grade
  4. 4-H Senior – 9th Grade & above
  5. FFA Novice – 1st year FFA showman who has not shown prior to Sept. 2023
  6. FFA Advanced

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Carefully review this guide as it contains all of the applicable information regarding the exact rules and deadlines for this specific category, ensuring you are entering the correct classes in advance. When you submit your entry online you are agreeing that you understand the rules and regulations.

SHOWORKS

All entries must be made online through ShoWorks. If you plan to make changes to your entries or need to leave ShoWorks at any time - SAVE YOUR CART before exiting out. Once you select PAY NOW your entry will be submitted and you will not be able to make changes to your cart online. Those needing assistance with online entries can visit the Main Office Wednesday, January 24, 2024 to Friday, January 26, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday, January 27 9:00am - 3:00pm. The Main Office is located in the Shalimar building at Gate 4 on

PAYMENT

Online credit card payments are the only method to enter your exhibit and are due upon entry. Cash or check payments will not be accepted.

LAST DAY TO ENTER

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

Any entry or payment submitted past this deadline will not be accepted.


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