The Berkeley County Youth Fair reserves to its Executive Board the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations, arbitrate, settle, and determine all matters regarding and to add or amend them as they deem advisable.
Eligibility for Participation
Participation is limited to youth who are active members in good standing with one of the following Berkeley County organizations: Scouting America Troop, FFA Chapter, 4-H Club, FCCLA Chapter, Girl Scout Troop, Boys and Girls Club, or other organized Berkeley County youth groups represented on the Youth Fair Board.
To be considered a member in good standing, individuals must meet the requirements and expectations set by their respective organizations.
Pre-Registration for Exhibits
All exhibitors who intend to participate with indoor exhibits or livestock must pre-register online by June 15, 2026 at berkeleycountyyouthfair.org. No exceptions will be made to this rule.
★ ONE PER CLASS
An exhibitor may enter only one entry in each class.
Exhibitor Check-In
Upon arrival, each exhibitor must report to the central registration area to be assigned a fair exhibitor number and receive a wristband. After completing central registration, exhibitors must proceed to their designated department area to officially register their exhibits.
★ INDOOR EXHIBITS RECEIVED
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Picnic Pavilion
★ INDOOR EXHIBITS READY BY
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1:00 PM
★ INDOOR EXHIBIT REMOVAL
Friday, August 7, 2026
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
★ NON-MARKET LIVESTOCK REMOVAL
Friday, August 7, 2026
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
★ EARLY REMOVAL FORFEITS 2027 ELIGIBILITY
If any exhibit is removed before the designated release time without prior approval, the exhibitor will forfeit eligibility to exhibit at the 2027 Fair.
Wristbands & Parking
Exhibitor Wristbands: All exhibitors must wear their official wristband to show livestock. The wristband serves as proof of registration and is required for entry into the show ring.
Parent/Guardian Wristbands: Each exhibitor's family will receive one entrance wristband for a parent or guardian. The designated parent or guardian must be present during check-in to receive the wristband.
Barn Parking Permits will be issued to exhibitors showing beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, and horses:
- The barn parking permit must be displayed in the vehicle's front window at all times.
- Only one parking permit will be assigned per family.
- Vehicles must be parked only in the designated barn parking area.
Exhibit Policies
Assignment of Exhibit Space: Officials in charge are responsible for assigning both the space and the location for all exhibits. Exhibitors should await instructions on where their items will be placed.
Cash Awards and Proration: If available funds are insufficient to pay cash awards in full, the total amount will be prorated among recipients.
Liability: The Berkeley County Youth Fair is not liable for any loss or damage to exhibits. Exhibitors are responsible for safeguarding their own items.
Labeling: All indoor exhibits must be properly labeled before being placed in the exhibit hall.
Dress code applies to livestock conformation classes, showmanship, Parade of Champions, and Market Animal Sale. Exhibitors not adhering will not be allowed to enter the show ring.
- No halter tops, spaghetti straps, strapless tops, muscle shirts, or midriffs showing.
- Work boots or cowboy boots are acceptable footwear. No open-toe shoes or Crocs.
- If an exhibitor has multiple animals in the show ring at one time (championship classes), the exhibitor assisting must also adhere to dress code.
★ HARDSHIP EXCEPTION
If this dress code presents a hardship for any exhibitor, please see the 4-H Extension Agent, FFA Advisors, or Fair Board President.
Dairy
4-H
White pants/jeans, white skirt (fingertip length) or white shorts (fingertip length); white button-down shirt or white polo (long sleeve or short sleeve); and Kelly-Green tie/neck scarf.
FFA
Official Dress: black slacks, white button-down shirt (long or short sleeve), blue or black tie or blue FFA scarf, and FFA jacket.
OTHER
White pants/jeans with belt or white skirt (fingertip length) or white shorts (fingertip length); white button-down shirt/blouse or white polo (long sleeve or short sleeve); and black tie/scarf or official dress of the youth organization being represented.
Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat & Poultry
4-H
Black jeans/slacks with belt or black skirt (fingertip length); white button-down shirt or white polo (long sleeve or short sleeve); and Kelly-Green tie/neck scarf.
FFA
Official Dress: black slacks, white button-down shirt (long or short sleeve), blue or black tie or blue FFA scarf, and FFA jacket.
OTHER
Black jeans/slacks with belt or black skirt (fingertip length); white button-down shirt or white polo (long or short sleeve); and black tie/neck scarf or official dress of the youth organization being represented.
Rabbit
4-H
Black jeans/slacks with belt or black skirt (fingertip length); white button-down shirt or white polo (long or short sleeve) or white apron; and Kelly-Green tie/neck scarf.
FFA
Official Dress: black slacks, white button-down shirt (long or short sleeve), blue/black tie or blue FFA scarf, and FFA jacket.
OTHER
Black jeans/slacks with belt or black skirt (fingertip length); white button-down shirt or white polo (long sleeve or short sleeve) or white apron; and black tie/neck scarf or official dress of the youth organization being represented.
Horse
ALL
Must wear show ring attire (no spurs) as required for classes during Parade of Champions.
The Berkeley County Youth Fair reserves to its Executive Board the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrate, settle, and determine all matters regarding and to add or amend them as they deem advisable.
- Fair Board reserves the right to have any exhibitor and their exhibits (indoor and animals) removed from the fairgrounds without liability during the fair for cause (including but not limited to threatening behavior, intoxication, or unsportsmanlike conduct). Acceptance of this rule is a condition of entry.
- Good sportsmanship should prevail at all times. Any exhibitor, parent, or guardian participating in non-sportsmanship-like conduct will forfeit all premiums and award monies due to the exhibitor, and the exhibitor may lose their privilege to participate in future competitions.
- Any family member of an exhibitor or persons associated with the exhibitor found guilty of criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management, or other exhibitors and other conduct detrimental to the operation of the Berkeley County Youth Fair shall cause the exhibitor to be disqualified from further participation at the fair.
- No coaching from the sidelines for any exhibitor while a livestock show of any species occurs. This practice is distracting to exhibitors in the show ring and unsportsmanlike. One warning will be given to the "coach"; if a second one is necessary, the "coach" will be asked to leave the show area.
- Sportsmanlike conduct is expected of all exhibitors, parents, guardians, and spectators. Any attempt to influence or intimidate a judge or to deceive and obtain a premium by misrepresentation shall result in the exhibitor being excluded from competition. The Executive Committee will ask the exhibitor to leave the fairgrounds, forfeit prize money and ribbons, and remove all exhibits.
- The use of social networking reflects on both you personally and the Berkeley County Youth Fair. BCYF expects you to be responsible and accountable for what you post:
- Never post confidential, sensitive, personal, or proprietary information about BCYF, its volunteers, exhibitors, vendors, customers, or judges.
- Do not create an "official" BCYF blog, social media page, website, or any other online presence without prior written authorization from the BCYF Executive Committee.
- Obey the law, including those laws governing defamation, discrimination, harassment, and copyright.
- The purpose of the Berkeley County Youth Fair is to promote positive youth development, and unsportsmanlike conduct in any form will not be tolerated by exhibitors, parents/guardians, or spectators. Violations may be grounds for being asked to leave fair premises, forfeit prize money and ribbons, and remove all exhibits.
