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Arrival

Monday, February 19
8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Weigh-In

Tuesday, February 20
10:00 a.m.

Livestock Barn #4

Judging 4-H then FFA

Thursday, February 22
10:00 a.m.

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.

1. After weighing, market swine will be classified according to their weight for judging purposes.
2. If the animal grades for auction, the maximum pay weight will be adjusted to 280 pounds.
3. U.S.D.A. Market Swine:
   • MARKET READY: U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 hogs of average or great conformation that are acceptable in leanness, muscularity, and production traits.
   • NOT MARKET READY: Any hog of below average conformation including U.S. No. 3, U.S. No. 4, and utility hogs.
   1. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING

1. Enter at ringside.
2. Any age, sex, or breed was previously shown as individuals in either breeding or market divisions.
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 entry.

Female only – No Boars

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550: FFA Market Swine

551: 4-H Market Goat

Class

1. Market Swine – 200 pounds and up

4-H/FFA Feeder Pig

Class

1. Feeder Swine – 60 to 199 pounds

553: 4-H Club Group

554: FFA Chapter Group

Class

1. Group of three (3) Swine

555:Registered Swine

556: Commercial Gilt

Class

1. Nov-Dec Pig Born Nov-Dec 2023
2. Sept-Oct Pig Born Sept-Oct 2023
3. August Pig Born Aug 2023
4. Jan-July Pig Born Jan-July 2023
5. Junior/Senior Yearling Born July-Dec 2022

One (1) entry per exhibitor in these classes:

6. Get of Sire Three (3) animals of any age by the same sire.

7. Best Pair Two (2) animals of any age of the same breed owned by one (1) exhibitor

Showmanship Contest

Class

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

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 Arabia Street.

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