Youth Exhibitor Livestock Shows

DEPARTMENT J
DAIRY
Barbie Elliott – Chairperson
Email:  dairy@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 am, Indoor Arena
Judge:  TBD

DIVISION 01
Showmanship

Previous Winners – Previous winner of Senior Showmanship in past years.
Senior Showmanship – Ages 15 years and older as of January 1, 2025, and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2025, and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Ages 9-11 years old during current fair year.
Overall Showman – Winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year.

CLASSES:

Class J01SH001. Previous Winners Showmanship
Class J01SH002. Senior Showmanship
Class J01SH003. Grand Champions, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Senior Showman
Class J01SH004. Intermediate Showmanship
Class J01SH005. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Intermediate Showman
Class J01SH006. Junior Showmanship
Class J01SH007. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Junior Showman
Class J01SH008. Overall Grand Champion Showman Class J01SH009. Round Robin Preliminary Showmanship (Winner Class 01 and Class 08)

Dairy Rules

1. Dairy animals must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2025.
2. Nursing dairy calves are not allowed.
3. Exhibitors may use stall dividers in the dairy barns. All dividers must be 8’ in length, 42” tall at the front of the divider and 30” tall at the rear of the divider allowing for a 2” plus or minus deviation. The maximum width is 4”. The divider must be constructed to allow free movement of air (no solid dividers). Any dividers that fall outside of these guidelines must be approved by their species chairperson prior to installing the dividers in the barn. No other physical barriers are allowed between animal exhibits.
4. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class per breed.
5. There must be two entries of a breed to justify a champion of a breed show. If there is only one breed entry it will show as AOB.
6. Class 1 of each division will be allowed horn growth when shown.
7. First place from each class will return for selection of Grand and Reserve Champion of their respective breed unless otherwise chosen by the judge.
8. Breed Jr. Grand and Reserve Champion will be selected from Classes 1 – 7 for each breed.
9. Overall Jr. Grand, Reserve, 3rd Champion will be selected from the Jr Breed Grand Champions. Jr Breed Reserve Champions to be on standby.
10. Breed Sr Grand and Reserve Champions will be selected from Classes 8 – 15 for each breed.
11. Overall SR. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, 3rd Place will be selected from the Sr Breed Champions. Sr Breed Reserve Champions to be on standby.
12. Overall SR Grand and Reserve Champion, JR Grand and Reserve Champion, (3rd Place on standby) will return for selection of the Grand and Reserve, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Female of Show.

DIVISION 02
Ayrshire

Classes

Class J02AY001. Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025
Class J02AY002. Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Class J02AY003. Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Class J02AY004. Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024
Class J02AY005. Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
Class J02AY006. Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Class J02AY007. Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Class J02AY008. Junior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2023- August 31, 2023
Class J02AY009. Senior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J02AY010. Junior two-year-old (milking) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J02AY011. Senior two-year-old (milking) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J02AY012. Three-year-old – Born September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
Class J02AY013. Four-year-old – Born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
Class J02AY014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2020
Class J02AY015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2022

DIVISION 03
Brown Swiss

Classes

Class J03BS001. Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025
Class J03BS002. Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Class J03BS003. Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Class J03BS004. Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024
Class J03BS005. Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
Class J03BS006. Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Class J03BS007. Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Class J03BS008 Junior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J03BS009. Senior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J03BS010. Junior two-year-old (milking) – Born March 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023
Class J03BS011. Senior two-year-old (milking) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J03BS012. Three-year-old – Born September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
Class J03BS013. Four-year-old – Born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
Class J03BS014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2020
Class J03BS015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2022

DIVISION 04
Guernsey

Classes

Class J04GU001. Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025
Class J04GU002. Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Class J04GU003. Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Class J04GU004. Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024
Class J04GU005. Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
Class J04GU006. Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Class J04GU007. Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Class J04GU008 Junior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J04GU009. Senior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J04GU010. Junior two-year-old (milking) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J04GU011. Senior two-year-old (milking) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J04GU012. Three-year-old – Born September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
Class J04GU013. Four-year-old – Born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
Class J04GU014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2020
Class J04GU015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2022

DIVISION 05
Holstein

Classes

Class J05HS001. Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025
Class J05HS002. Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Class J05HS003. Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Class J05HS004. Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2024– August 31, 2024
Class J05HS005. Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
Class J05HS006. Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Class J05HS007. Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Class J05HS008 Junior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J05HS009. Senior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J05HS010. Junior two-year-old (milking) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J05HS011. Senior two-year-old (milking) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J05HS012. Three-year-old – Born September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
Class J05HS013. Four-year-old – Born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
Class J05HS014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2020
Class J05HS015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2022

DIVISION 06
Jersey

Classes

Class J06JS001. Junior Heifer Calf – March 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025
Class J06JS002. Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Class J06JS003. Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Class J06JS004. Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024
Class J06JS005. Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
Class J06JS006. Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Class J06JS007. Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Class J06JS008 Junior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J06JS009. Senior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J06JS010. Junior two-year-old (milking) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J06JS011. Senior two-year-old (milking) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J06JS012. Three-year-old – Born September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
Class J06JS013. Four-year-old – Born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
Class J06JS014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2020
Class J06JS015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2022

DIVISION 07
Milking Shorthorn

Classes

Class J07MS001. Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025
Class J07MS002. Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Class J07MS003. Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Class J07MS004. Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024
Class J07MS005. Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
Class J07MS006. Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024
Class J07MS007. Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Class J07MS008 Junior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J07MS009. Senior two-year-old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J07MS010. Junior two-year-old (milking) – Born March 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Class J07MS011. Senior two-year-old (milking) – Born September 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J07MS012. Three-year-old – Born September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
Class J07MS013. Four-year-old – Born September 1, 2020– August 31, 2021
Class J07MS014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2020
Class J07MS015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2022

DIVISION 08
Champion Classes

Classes

Jr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 1-7: Ayrshire
Jr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 1- 7: Brown Swiss
Jr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 1- 7: Guernsey
Jr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 1- 7: Holstein
Jr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 1- 7: Jersey
Jr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 1- 7: Milking Shorthorn
Jr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 1- 7: AOB
Overall Jr. Grand, Reserve, 3rd Place Champion Dairy Heifer
Sr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 8-15: Ayrshire
Sr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 8-15: Brown Swiss
Sr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 8-15: Guernsey
Sr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 8-15: Holstein
Sr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 8-15: Jersey
Sr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 8-15: Milking Shorthorn
Sr. Grand & Reserve Champion – Winners Classes 8-15: AOB

Overall Sr. Grand, Reserve, 3rd Place Champion Dairy Cow

Grand, Reserve, 3rd, 4th, 5th Champion Female of Show – Overall Jr & Sr Champion Class

DEPARTMENT K
GOATS
TBD – Chairperson
Email: goats@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Monday, August 4, 2025, 8:00 am, Indoor Arena
Judge:  TBA

DIVISION 01
Showmanship

Previous Winners – Previous winner of Senior Showmanship in past years.
Senior Showmanship – Ages 15 years and older as of January 1, 2025, and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2025, and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Ages 9-11 years old during current fair year.
Overall Showman – Winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year.

CLASSES:

Class K01SH001. Previous Winners Showmanship
Class K01SH002. Senior Showmanship
Class K01SH003. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Senior Showman
Class K01SH004. Intermediate Showmanship
Class K01SH005. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Intermediate Showman
Class K01SH006. Junior Showmanship
Class K01SH007. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Junior Showman
Class K01SH008. Overall Grand Champion Showman
Class K01SH009. Round Robin Preliminary Showmanship (Winner Class 01 and Class 08)

DIVISION 02
Dairy Goats

1. Dairy Goats must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2025.
2. All dairy goats must have scrapie’s ID Tag or legible tattoo entered into online registration information.
3. All dairy goats must have an official health certificate issued within 30 days of the fair or an Honor Herd certificate issued within the last year.
4. Females only.
5. No intact male animals will be allowed with the exception of: Goats – nursing kids under three months of age.
6. Nursing goat kids under three months old may be brought with mother. Chairperson must be notified by July 26, 2025.
7. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class.

CLASSES:

Class K02DG001. Dairy Junior Kid – Born on or after February 1, 2025
Class K02DG002. Dairy Senior Kid – Born August 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
Class K02DG003 Dry Dairy Yearling – Born August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024
Class K02DG004: Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd Place Jr. Dairy Goat – Winners of Classes 01 thru 03
Class K02DG005: Milking Dairy Yearling – Born August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024
Class K02DG006: Dairy Two-Year-Old – Born August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023
Class K02DG007. Dairy Senior Doe – Born August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022
Class K02DG008. Dairy Mature Doe – Born before August 1, 2021
Class K02DG009. Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd Place Sr Dairy Goat – Winners of Classes 05 thru 08
Class K02DG0010. Dairy Goat Female of Show – Grand, Reserve, 3rd, 4th, 5th Place Champion

DIVISION 03
Non-Dairy Breeding Stock Goats

1. Non-dairy goats must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2025.
2. All goats must have a Scrapie ID Tag or legible tattoo entered into online registration information.
3. Females only from non-dairy breeding stock.
4. All non-dairy breeding goats must have an official health certificate issued within 30 days of the fair or an Honor Herd certificate issued within the last year.
5. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class.

CLASSES:

Class K03ND001. Non-Dairy Junior Kid – Born on or after February 1, 2025
Class K03ND002. Non-Dairy Senior Kid – Born August 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
Class K03ND003. Non-Dairy Yearling – Born August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024
Class K03ND004: Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd place Jr Non-Dairy Goat – Winners of Classes 01 thru 03
Class K03ND005: Non-Dairy Two-Year-Old Doe – Born August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023
Class K03ND006. Non-Dairy Senior Doe – Born August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022
Class K03ND007. Non-Dairy Mature Doe – Born before August 1, 2021
Class K03ND008. Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd place Sr. Non-Dairy Goat – Winners of Classes 05 thru 07
Class K03ND009. Non-Dairy Goat Female of Show – Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd, 4th 5th
place Champion

DIVISION 04
Market Goats

1. Market Goats must be owned by April 26, 2025.
2. Market Goats must be brought to fairgrounds and ear tagged on April 26, 2025, from 10am until 12 pm to be shown and sold at the 2025 fair.
3. All market goats must have a Scrapie ID Tag or legible tattoo.
4. All goats must be a female or castrated male.
5. It is recommended that market goats be born January 1,2025 or later.
6. Market goats must weigh between 60 lbs and 110 lbs in order to sell at the fair.
7. Market Goats will be shown by divisions with a Grand, Reserve Champion selected for each division: Light Weight, Medium Weight, and Heavy Weight.
8. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion of each division (3rd will be on standby) will return for the selection of the the Overall Grand & Reserve, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Champion Market Goat.

CLASSES:

Class K04MG001. Market Goats – Underweight
Class K04MG002. Market Goats – Light Weight Division
Class K04MG003. Light Weight Division Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd Place Market Goats
Class K04MG004. Market Goats – Medium Weight Division
Class K04MG005. Medium Weight Division Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd Place Market Goats
Class K04MG006. Market Goats – Heavy Weight Division
Class K04MG007. Heavy Weight Division Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd Place Market Goats
Class K04MG008. Market Goats – Overweight (move to show after Underweight Goats)
Class K04MG009. Overall Grand, Reserve, 3rd, 4th, 5th Champion Market Goat – Winners of Classes 03, 05 and 07
Class K04MG999 This class is for pre-registration purposes only. All market goats will need to pre-register prior to check in and register in this class. After weigh-in and class breaks are made, market goats will be placed in the appropriate weight classes.

DEPARTMENT L
HORSE SHOW
Airaka Riner-Chairperson
Email:  horses@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Judge: TBA
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Western and Gaited Discipline Horse Show
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – English and Walk-Jog/Trot Discipline Horse Show

Acceptance of the following rules is a condition of entry. If a horse is not owned by the exhibitor, a BCYF livestock lease form must be completed and signed by exhibitor and livestock owner and turned into BCYF by July 1st. Dates must run through Saturday, August 9, 2025

***Project horse must be housed at the BCYF, Saturday, August 2, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025 – release time is from 6 am until 10 am on Friday August 8.

1. Horse must be designated as the project as of March 15, 2025.
2. All horses must have a negative Coggins Test, within one year, presented at check-in.
3. 4-H and USEF rules apply unless otherwise stated. 4-H rules take precedence.
4. All exhibitors must wear an ASTM and SEI approved head gear, with harness secured, when mounted.
5. Closed-toe shoes must be worn when handling a horse.
6. Exhibitors riding western style should wear proper western attire (jeans, belt, long-sleeve shirt, boots, and hat). Exhibitors riding English style should wear proper English attire (britches, collared shirt, jacket, boots, and hat). Exhibitors showing in the gaited division should wear proper attire for their style.
7. Unless otherwise stated, classes will be judged on performance, manners, way of going, and suitability, with emphasis on manners. Equitation will be judged on seating, hands, control, and effective use of aids by the rider.
8. The use of riding aids will follow 4-H and AQHA guidelines. Riding crops used in front of the saddle and humane, discipline-appropriate spurs used behind the cinch are acceptable. Dressage-style whips are not acceptable. Lounge whips are only allowed when working in the round pen.
9. After 3 refusals of any obstacle, the exhibitor must move on to the next obstacle.
10. Riders can only ride in the arena and must dismount before exiting. In the Contest Division, no running of the gate/chute will be allowed.
11. No stallions, except for nursing colts under six months of age, allowed.
12. No halters are to be left on the horse while in the stall or round pen, but halters and lead ropes should be easily accessible on the outside of the stall. No stall guards are allowed unless the exhibitor is present at the stall door.
13. Show committee reserves the right to combine and/or cancel classes.
14. All exhibitors must enter a Showmanship class with the animal that is housed at the fair to complete their project.
15. Horses must stay in the designated barn/arena area at all times and may only be ridden in the arena, equipped with saddle and bridle.
16. No one is to ride the horse on the fairgrounds except the designated exhibitor.
17. All animals must be in stalls by 5:00pm each day. The horse barn closes at 11:00pm.
18. Judge’s decisions are final.
19. The Berkeley County Youth Fair, 4-H, FFA, or any of its volunteers will not be responsible for any accidents, injury, or loss of any exhibitor, person, horse, or equipment during the fair week.
20. Good sportsmanship shall always prevail. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in the forfeiture of premiums and dismissal of the exhibitor from further competition in the show.
21. Only Berkeley County Youth Fair awards (banners, trophies, ribbons, etc.) may be hung or displayed in the horse barn area.
22. Only one fan per animal is allowed.
23. Announcements made prior to the day of the show take precedence over written material.
24. Two horses may be exhibited, housed, and shown at the fair. For clarification, the Brandy Orsini Memorial Belt Buckles for High Point Junior, Intermediate and Senior will be based on points accumulated for an exhibitor/horse combination. An exhibitor showing two horses in different divisions will only be able to accumulate points with one horse for the High Point awards; points accumulated on the two horses will not be combined for High Point awards. However, both horses would be eligible for division Grand and Reserve awards.
25. Fair Board reserves the right to have any exhibitor and their animals removed from the fairgrounds without liability during the fair for cause (including, but not limited to, threatening behavior, intoxication, or unsportsmanlike conduct).
26. Registration for classes must be turned in no later than Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 12:00 noon. There are no exceptions – classes after this date and time will not be changed for add-ons but scratching classes will be allowed up to and including on show day.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Walk-Trot/Jog Division: Any exhibitor in their 1st year of riding in the Berkeley County Youth Fair. Exhibitor may not cross-enter into any judged in divisions. This division is optional for participation.

Showmanship Classes Horse Division

Senior Showmanship-17 years and older as of January 1, 2025
Intermediate Showmanship= 13 to 16 years old as of January 1, 2025
Junior Showmanship- 9 to 11 years old as of January 1, 2025

Junior ages 9-12
Intermediate 13-16
Senior 17-21

Class List

Wednesday, August 6,2025 8:00 am
Western and Gaited Discipline Horse Show

Division 01 Western Showmanship Division

Required Classes

Exhibitors must pre-register for the below classes by on-line registration deadline of June 15,2025.

Class L01SWS01: Showmanship-Sr Western, Showmanship-Int. Western (New)
Class L01JWS02: Showmanship-Jr Western
Class L01SCS03: Showmanship-Sr Contest, Showmanship-Int. Contest (New)
Class L01JCS04: Showmanship-Jr Contest
Class L01GHS05: Showmanship-Green Horse Western
Class L01GSH06: Showmanship-Jr/Sr Gaited

Optional Classes

Registration for classes must be turned in no later than Sunday, August 3,2025, at 12:00 noon. There are no exceptions – classes after this date and time will not be changed for add-ons but scratching classes will be allowed up to and including on show day. On-line registration not required.

Sr Western Pleasure
Sr Western Horsemanship
Int Western Pleasure (New)
Int Western Horsemanship (New)
Sr Contest Pole Bending
Jr Western Pleasure
Sr Contest Cloverleaf
Jr Western Horsemanship
Sr Contest 50 Yard Dash
Green Western Pleasure
Int Contest Pole Bending (New)
Green Western Horsemanship
Int Contest Cloverleaf (New)
Jr/Sr 2 Gait Country Pleasure
Int Contest 50 Yard Dash (New)
Jr/Sr 2 Gait Equitation
Jr Contest Pole Bending
Senior Trail
Jr Contest Cloverleaf
Int Trail (New)
Jr Contest 50 Yard Dash
Junior Trail
Green Horse Contest Pole Bending
Green Horse Trail
Green Horse Contest Cloverleaf
Gaited Trail Pleasure
Green Horse Contest 50 Yard Dash

Thursday, August 7,2025 8:00 am
English and Walk-Jog/Trot Discipline Horse Show

Division 02 English Showmanship Division

Required Classes

Exhibitors must pre-register for the below classes by on-line registration deadline of June 15, 2025.

Class L02SES01: Showmanship-Sr English, Showmanship -Int English (New)
Class L02JES02: Showmanship-Jr English
Class L02GHS03: Showmanship-Green Horse English
Class L02WTJ04: Showmanship-Walk-Trot/Jog

Optional Classes

Registration for classes must be turned in no later than Sunday, August 3RD at 12:00 noon. There are no exceptions – classes after this date and time will not be changed for add-ons but scratching classes will be allowed up to and including on show day. On-line registration not required.

Sr English Pleasure
Sr Hunter Hack
Sr English Equitation
Sr Hunter Pleasure Over Fences
Int English Pleasure (New)
Sr Hunter Equitation Over Fences
Int English Equitation (New)
Int Hunter Hack (New)
Jr English Pleasure
Int Hunter Pleasure Over Fences (New)
Jr English Equitation
Int Hunter Equitation Over Fences (New)
Walk-Trot/Jog Pleasure
Jr Hunter Hack
Walk-Trot/Jog Equitation
Jr Hunter Pleasure Over Fences
Senior English Trail
Jr Hunter Equitation Over Fences
Int English Trail (New)
Green Horse Hunter Hack
Junior English Trail
Green Horse Hunter Pleasure Over Fences
Walk-Jog/Trot Obstacle
Green Horse Hunter Equitation Over Fences
Green Horse English Trail

**High Point Rider will be announced concluding Thursday’s Show**
**Division Winners will be announced each show day**

DEPARMENT M
POULTRY AND PIGEONS
Cindy Raines – Chairperson
Email:  poultry@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Poultry Pavilion Area
Judge:  TBA 

1. Poultry and pigeons must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2025.
2. Roosters allowed only in breeding set class.
3. All poultry must be blood tested on July 19, 2025, 9 am to 12 pm. Other Fowl (pigeons, doves, turkeys, quail, pheasants etc. must be banded at this time at the Berkeley County Youth Fair Grounds in order to be shown at the 2025 fair.
4. There will be no waterfowl exhibited at the fair.
5. Poultry will be shown as classes below and not breed specific.
6. Poultry will be judged in cage at 10:00 am. Cages must be clean and ready by 9:45 am. Exhibitor does not need to be present.

DIVISION 02
Pullets

Classes

Class M02PU001. Baby Chick Pullets – Under 5 months of age (3 birds constitute a class)
Class M02PU002. Grand and Reserve Champion Pullets

DIVISION 03
Laying Hens

Classes

Class M03LH001. Laying Hens – Over 5 months of age (3 birds constitute a class)
Class M03LH002. Grand and Reserve Champion Laying Hens

DIVISION 04
Other Fowl

Classes

Class M04OT001. Turkeys – Two hens hatched in 2025.
Class M04OT002. Pigeons – One pair, as required in project.
Class M04OT003. Exhibition Birds – All fancy fowl (2 or 3 birds constitute a class)
Class M04OT004. Other Fowl – One pair or two birds constitute a class No water fowl.
Class M04OT005. Breeding Set – Two Hens and One Rooster (Roosters cannot be used in showmanship)
Class M04OT006: Grand and Reserve Champion Other Fowl

DIVISION 05
Best of Show

Classes

Class M05BS001. Best of Show – Grand, Reserve, 3rd, 4th, 5th Champion from Classes M02PU002, M03LH002 and M04OT006

DIVISION 01
Showmanship

Wednesday, August 8, 2025
Judging at 1:00 pm (Exhibitor must be present)

Previous Winners – Previous winner of Senior Showmanship in past years.
Senior Showmanship – Ages 15 years and older as of January 1, 2025, and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2025, and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Ages 9-11 years old during current fair year.
Overall Showman – Winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year.

CLASSES:

Class M01SH001. Previous Winners Showmanship
Class M01SH002. Senior Showmanship
Class M01SH003. Grand, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Senior Showman
Class M01SH004. Intermediate Showmanship
Class M01SH005. Grand, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Intermediate Showman
Class M01SH006. Junior Showmanship
Class M01SH007. Grand, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Junior Showman
Class M01SH008. Overall Grand Champion Showman

DEPARTMENT N
RABBITS
Cassie Custer – Chairperson
Email:  rabbits@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Monday, August 4, 2025, 9:00 am, Rabbit Barn Area
Judge: TBA 

DIVISION 01
Showmanship

Previous Winners – Previous winner of Senior Showmanship in past years.
Senior Showmanship – Ages 15 years and older as of January 1, 2025, and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2025, and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Ages 9-11 years old during current fair year.
Overall Showman – Winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year.

CLASSES:

Class N01SH001 Previous Winners Showmanship
Class N01SH002 Senior Showmanship
Class N01SH003 Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Senior Showman
Class N01SH004 Intermediate Showmanship
Class N01SH005 Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Intermediate Showman
Class N01SH006 Junior Showmanship
Class N01SH007 Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Junior Showman
Class N01SH008 Overall Grand Champion Showman

Rabbits

1. Rabbits must be owned and pre-registered by July 10, 2025.
2. Rabbits will be grouped and shown by size of breed.
3. Grand and Reserve Champion will be given in each class which will compete for Overall Grand and Reserve Champion.
4. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class. (Max of four entries per exhibitor)
5. No pregnant or nursing rabbits can be exhibited.

DIVISION 02
Junior Doe

CLASSES:

Class N02JD001 Junior Doe –Born February 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Class N02JD002 Grand and Reserve Champion Junior Doe

DIVISION 03
Senior Doe

CLASSES:

Class N03SD001 Senior Doe –Born between February 1, 2020, and January 31, 2025.
Class N03SD002 Grand and Reserve Champion Senior Doe

DIVISION 04
Junior Buck

CLASSES

Class N04JB001 Junior Buck –Born February 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Class N04JB002 Grand and Reserve Champion Junior Buck

DIVISION 05
Senior Buck

CLASSES

Class N05SB001 Senior Buck –Born between February 1, 2020, and January 31, 2025.
Class N05SB002 Grand and Reserve Champion Senior Buck

DIVISION 06
Best of Show

Class N06BS001 Grand and Reserve Champion 3rd, 4th, and 5th Best of Show. All Grand and Reserve Champions of classes N02JD002, N03SD002, N04JB002, N05SB002

DIVISION 07 (NEW)
MEAT PEN

1. Exhibitor may only enter 1 pen for judging.
2. A meat pen will consist of 3 rabbits alike in breed, variety, age, and weight.
3. Rabbits must be owned and pre-registered by the exhibitor by July 10, 2025.
4. Exhibitors will be required to bring the rabbits to the fairgrounds on July 19, 2025, between 9 am and 11am for check-in to tattoo the ears.
5. Age of rabbits are to be 10 weeks or younger at the day of fair check on Saturday, August 2, 2025, and must weigh a minimum of 3 ½ lbs each.
6. All pens will be judged by breed (no mixed breeds).
7. Pens will be judged as recognized by the American Rabbit Breeder Association’s Standard of Perfection and may be disqualified if they do not.
8. Acceptable breeds include:
   • American Chinchilla
   • California
   • New Zealand
   • Silver Fox
9. Grand and Reserve Champion will be given in each breed class which will compete for Overall Grand and Reserve Champion.
10. Only the Overall Grand and Reserve Champion will be required to sell at the livestock auction on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:30

Class N07MP001 American Chinchilla
Class N07MP002 Grand and Reserve Champion American Chinchilla
Class N07MP003 Californian
Class N07MP004 Grand and Reserve Champion Californian
Class N07MP007 New Zealand
Class N07MP008 Grand and Reserve New Zealand
Class N07MP009 Silver Fox
Class N07MP010 Grand and Reserve Champion Silver Fox
Class N07MP011 Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Meat Pen

DEPARTMENT O
SHEEP
Taylor Shade – Chairperson
Email:  sheep@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 1:00 pm Indoor Arena
Judge: TBA 

DIVISION 01
Showmanship

Previous Winners – Previous winner of Senior Showmanship in past years.
Senior Showmanship – Ages 15 years and older as of January 1, 2025, and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2025, and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Ages 9-11 years old during current fair year.
Overall Showman – Winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year.

CLASSES

Class O01SH001. Previous Winners Showmanship
Class O01SH002. Senior Showmanship
Class O01SH003. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Senior Showman
Class O01SH004. Intermediate Showmanship
Class O01SH005. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Intermediate Showman
Class O01SH006. Junior Showmanship
Class O01SH007. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Junior Showman
Class O01SH008. Overall Grand Champion Showman
Class O01SH009. Round Robin Preliminary Showmanship (Winner Class 01 and Class 08)

DIVISION 02
Breeding Sheep

1. Breeding Stock must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2025.
2. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class.
3. Entries must have scrapie ID tag or tattoo.
4. All breeding sheep must have an official health certificate issued within 30 days of the fair or an Honor Flock certificate issued within the last year.
5. The policy stated for the youth sheep projects (both breeding and market lambs) and for exhibition of animals by youth at fairs and shows in West Virginia is: Beginning January 1, 2017, market lambs or breeding sheep entered in 4-H/FFA sponsored youth fair exhibits will be observed by Extension and/or FFA personnel for evidence of rectal prolapse. Any lamb showing signs of rectal prolapse will be disqualified from the event, any official tags removed, and the animal removed from the premises.

CLASSES:

Class O02BS001. Junior Ewe Lamb – Born after February 15, 2025
Class O02BS002. Senior Ewe Lamb – Born January 1, 2025 – February 15, 2025
Class O02BS003. Fall Ewe Lamb – Born August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Class O02BS004. Yearling Ewe – Born August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024
Class O02BS005. Mature Ewe – Born before August 1, 2023
Class O02BS006. Grand, Reserve Champion, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Female of Show – 1st and 2nd place from Classes 01 thru 05

DIVISION 03
Market Lambs

1. Market Lambs must be owned by April 26, 2025.
2. Market Lambs must be brought to fairgrounds and ear tagged on April 26, 2025, from 10 am until 12 pm to be shown and sold at the 2025 fair.
3. It is recommended that Market Lambs be born January 1, 2025, or later.
4. Animals should be skin clipped prior to weigh in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
5. Lambs must have scrapie ID tag or tattoo.
6. Minimum weight of 100 lbs. to sell.
7. Market Lamb can be either a spring ewe or wether.
8. Market Lambs will be shown by divisions with a Grand and Reserve Champion selected for each division: Light Weight, Medium Weight, and Heavy Weight.
9. The Grand and Reserve Champion of each division (3rd will be on standby) will return for selection of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Lamb.

CLASSES:

Class O03ML001. Market Lamb – Underweight
Class O03ML002. Market Lamb – Light Weight Division
Class O03ML003. Light Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion, 3rd place Market Lamb
Class O03ML004. Market Lamb – Medium Weight Division
Class O03ML005. Medium Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion, 3rd place Market Lamb
Class O03ML006. Market Lamb – Heavy Weight Division
Class O03ML007. Heavy Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion, 3rd place Market Lamb
Class O03ML008. Overall Grand and Reserve Champion, 3rd, 4th, 5th Place Market Lamb – Winners of Classes 03, 05 & 07
Class O03ML999 This class is for pre-registration purposes only. All market lambs will need to pre-register prior to check in and register in this class. After weigh-in and class breaks are made, market lambs will be placed in the appropriate weight classes.

DEPARTMENT P
SWINE
Mark Hostuttler – Chairperson
Email:  swine@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 8:00 am Indoor Arena
Judge: TBA

DIVISION 01
Showmanship

Previous Winners – Previous winner of Senior Showmanship in past years.
Senior Showmanship – Ages 15 years and older as of January 1, 2025, and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2025, and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Ages 9-11 years old during current fair year.
Overall Showman – Winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year.

CLASSES:

Class P01SH001. Previous Winners Showmanship
Class P01SH002. Senior Showmanship
Class P01SH003. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Senior Showman
Class P01SH004. Intermediate Showmanship
Class P01SH005. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Intermediate Showman
Class P01SH006. Junior Showmanship
Class P01SH007. Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Junior Showman
Class P01SH008. Overall Grand Champion Showman
Class P01SH009. Round Robin Preliminary Showmanship (Winner Class 01 and Class 08)

DIVISION 02
Breeding Gilt

1. Breeding stock must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2025.
2. Swine will be shown as classes below and not breed specific.
3. Exhibitors not utilizing the automatic waterer for hogs are responsible for covering the nipple. Optional waterers must not extend beyond the top of the pen.

CLASSES:

Class P02BG001. Senior Spring Gilt – Born January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025
Class P02BG002. Intermediate Spring Gilt – Born February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025
Class P02BG003. Junior Spring Gilt – Born March 1, 2025 – April 15, 2025
Class P02BG004. Grand, Reserve, 3rd, 4th, 5th Place Champion Female of Show – 1st and 2nd Place (3rd place on standby) Classes 01 thru 03

DIVISION 03
Market Hogs

1. Market hogs must be owned by April 26, 2025.
2. Market Hogs must be brought to fairgrounds and ear tagged on April 26, 2025, from 7 am until 10 am to be shown and sold at the 2025 fair.
3. It is recommended that market hogs be born January 1, 2025, or later.
4. Market hogs must weigh between 225 lbs. and 295 lbs. to sell.
5. Gilts or barrows may be entered.
6. Market Hogs will be shown by divisions with a Grand Champion and Reserve Champion selected for each division: Light Weight, Medium Weight, and Heavy Weight.
7. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion of each division (3rd will be on standby) will return for the selection of the Overall Grand & Reserve, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Market Hog.

CLASSES:

Class P03MH001. Market Hogs – Underweight
Class P03MH002. Market Hogs – Light Weight Division
Class P03MH003. Light Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion, 3rd Place Market Hogs
Class P03MH004. Market Hogs – Medium Weight Division
Class P03MH005. Medium Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion, 3rd Place Market Hogs
Class P03MH006. Market Hogs – Heavy Weight Division
Class P03MH007. Heavy Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion,3rd Place Market Hogs
Class P03MH008. Market Hogs – Overweight (move to show after Underweight hogs)
Class P03MH009. Overall Grand and Reserve Champion, 3rd, 4th, 5th Place Market Hog – Winners of Classes 03, 05, 07
Class P03MH999 This class is for pre-registration purposes only. All market hogs will need to pre-register prior to check in and register in this class. After weigh-in and class breaks are made, market hogs will be placed in the appropriate weight classes.

DEPARTMENT Q
Berkeley County Youth Fair
2025 Rate of Gain Contest

1. This contest is open to all participating youth exhibiting market steers, market lambs, market goats and market hogs at the 2025 Berkeley County Youth Fair.
2. Exhibitors may enter two animals per species in the contest but only the animal brought to the 2025 Berkeley County Youth Fair on Saturday, August 2, 2025, will be eligible for awards. All participating animals must be tagged during the scheduled check-in date for the specific species.
3. In order to participate in this contest and establish a beginning weight, all market animals must be tagged and weighed at the designated check-in dates as specified below:
   • Saturday, December 14, 2024 – 8 am – 10 am – Market Steer Check-in
   • Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 7am – 10 am – Market Hog Check-in
   • Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 10 am – 12 pm – Market Lamb Check-in
   • Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 10 am – 12 pm – Market Goat Check-in
4. Ending weight will be taken at the Fair weigh-in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
5. Optional Weigh dates:
   • Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 12 pm-1 pm Market Steer optional weigh in
   • Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 6 pm – 8 pm – Optional Weigh in All Market species (7 weeks to fair)
6. Animals must meet the minimum and maximum weights for the specific species as outlined in the Berkeley County Youth Fair Livestock Rules and Regulations to be eligible for these awards. They must take part in their respective market show during the 2025 Berkeley County Youth Fair.
7. Youth are only eligible for one award per species of livestock. Exhibitors may participate in more than one species.
8. Awards will be presented to the top 3 placing animals per species. Awards will be presented during the 2025 Parade of Champions.

2025 LIVESTOCK FITTING AND SHOWING CLASSES
(Excluding Horses)
RULES AND REGULATIONS

• All Showmanship Awards will be presented the day of the show.
• Exhibitors should be courteous around the wash rack. On the day of the show, the species being shown that day takes precedence over all the other species.

1. All exhibitors must groom and show their own project animals.
2. Animals shown in a Showmanship class must be shown in a regular class (market or breeding stock.)
3. Dress Code: Please refer to Youth Fair Dress Code.

All exhibitors are strongly urged to compete in the Showmanship Contest. Contest will be judged as follows:

• Ability to properly show animals.
• Appearance of animals
• Appearance of exhibitors

Showmanship Classes

Class A: Previous Winners (has won Senior Showmanship in past years)
Class B: Senior Showmanship (15 years and older as of January 1, 2025, and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners)
Class C: Intermediate Showmanship (12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2025, and previous Junior Showmanship Winners)
Class D: Junior Showmanship (Class D Junior Showmanship – Age 9-11 years old during current fair year)
Class E: Overall Showman (winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year)

Round Robin Master Showmanship Contest
Judy Secrist – Chairperson
Thursday, August 7, 2025
8:00 pm
Indoor Arena

1. In order to qualify for this event, the exhibitor must participate in the Round Robin Preliminary class. This class will be held after the Overall showmanship champion class.
2. The Previous Winner and Overall Showman will compete in the Round Robin Preliminary class. If an exhibitor chooses not to participate, they must inform the chairperson immediately.
3. If there is no Previous Winner for a species the Overall Showmanship Winner will automatically advance to the Round Robin Showmanship.
4. If an exhibitor wins Round Robin Preliminary in more than one species, they may select the species they wish to represent. The other species will be represented by the next eligible exhibitor in the other species according to the order of eligibility as noted in #11.
5. Once the exhibitor has won the Round Robin Showmanship Contest, they become ineligible for future Round Robin Showmanship competition but may continue to compete in his/her respective showmanship division.
6. Contestants rotate among beef, dairy, sheep, swine, and goat to judge their abilities with an animal other than the species that earned them the Champion Showman. Contestants must show all (5) species of livestock.
7. 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.
8. In the event of a tie, the scores obtained by the affected individuals will be thrown out in the species they qualified in. If this does not break the tie, the judge will proceed to ask the qualifying individuals a question to break the tie. The judge will make the final decision of which individual answered the question the best.
9. The Livestock Committee will be responsible for selecting animals to be used in the competition. Only one animal species will be in the ring at a time. Contestants in the Round Robin Showmanship event cannot show their own animal. Animals will be selected from non-market animals if possible.
10. This contest is not only fun, but it serves as an educational tool introducing exhibitors to various species of animals and the showmanship skills needed to properly show their animal and be competitive.
11. Order of eligibility is the winner of the Round Robin Preliminary, followed by the Previous Winner, then the placing order in the Overall Championship Class (Senior,
    Intermediate, Junior) as placed by the judge. If an exhibitor is still not selected, that species will not compete.

1. All exhibitors holding an exhibitor wristband for the 2025 BCYF are eligible to participate in the Livestock Skill-A-Thon.
2. Contestants are allowed to complete each station at their own pace.
3. While completing each section, there will be no conferring between contestants or anyone else except as directed by the contest officials.
4. Contestants must complete their own answer sheet and turn it in after finishing their last skills table.
5. Contestants will ONLY be allowed answer sheets and pencils—NO notepads, pamphlets, reference paperwork, or cellphones/tech devices in the skills area. Contestants found in contempt of this rule will be disqualified.
6. After the completion of the competition, including performance classes, answer sheets will be scored by unbiased parties, and placings will be calculated.
7. Senior division exhibitors who have reached their 14^th birthday prior to January 1, 2025. Junior division exhibitors who have not reached their 14^th birthday prior to January 1, 2025. Peewee division exhibitors are clover buds aged 5-8 years old. All exhibitor contestants must have a BCYF exhibitor wristband to compete.
8. Skill-A-Thon competition classes are for livestock, including dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and rabbits. Areas of concentration include but are not limited to retail cut identification, feed and forage identification, livestock equipment, breed identification, and livestock quiz.

Awards

-After the competition has been completed and all Skill-A-Thon materials have been collected, the results can be tallied by unbiased parties. The placings will be announced during the Parade of Champions.

-The top 5  Junior, Senior, and Peewee individuals will be recognized and awarded.

-If there is a tie during the scoring and placing of individuals, the tie will be broken using the highest score of the of the hands-on class.