Youth Exhibitor Livestock Shows

Beef

DEPARMENT I
BEEF
Scott Boyd – Chairperson
Email: beef@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 8:00 am Indoor Arena
Judge:  TBA 

DIVISON 01
SHOWMANSHIP
Previous Winners – Previous winner of Senior Showmanship in past years.
Senior Showmanship – Ages 15 years and older as of January 1, 2023 and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Age 9 years old or in third grade during the current year to 11 years old on or before January 1, 2023.\
Overall Showman – Winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year. 

CLASSES:
Class I01SH01.  Previous Winners Showmanship
Class I01SH02.  Senior Showmanship
Class I01SH03.  Grand and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class I01SH04.  Intermediate Showmanship
Class I01SH05.  Grand and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman
Class I01SH06.  Junior Showmanship
Class I01SH07.  Grand and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class I01SH08.  Overall Grand Champion Showman
Class I01SH09.  Round Robin Preliminary Showmanship (Winner Class 01 and Class 08)

DIVISON 02 – 08
BREEDING STOCK

  1. Breeding stock must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2023.
  2. All beef animals will have no horns.
  3. No intact male animals will be allowed with the exception of: Beef – nursing bulls under six months of age.
  4. Nursing beef calves under six months old may be brought with mother. Chairperson must be notified by July 26, 2023.
  5. To be eligible to show in breed classes and for breed champion, registration papers will be required. Any animal not having registration papers will be put into a crossbred class.
  6. There must be 2 entries of a breed to justify a breed show. If there is only one breed entry it will be shown as an AOB.  If only one AOB entry, it will be shown as a crossbred.
  7. First and second place from each class will return for selection of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion of their respective breed.
  8. Breed Grand and Reserve Champions will return for selection of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Female of Show.
  9. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class per breed.
  10. Exhibitors may use stall dividers in the beef 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.

DIVISON 02
Angus Show
Classes
Class I02AN01.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born on or after January 1, 2023
Class I02AN02.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Class I02AN03.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Class I02AN04.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Class I02AN05.  Two & three year old – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class I02AN06.  Aged Cow – Cow born before August 1, 2020
Class I02AN07.  Grand and Reserve Champion Angus Show

DIVISON 03
Hereford Show
Classes
Class I03HF01.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born on or after January 1, 2023
Class I03HF02.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Class I03HF03.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Class I03HF04.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Class I03HF05.  Two & three year old – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class I03HF06.  Aged Cow – Cow born before August 1, 2020
Class I03HF07.  Grand and Reserve Champion Hereford Show

DIVISON 04
Maine-Anjou
Classes
Class I04MA01.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born on or after January 1, 2023
Class I04MA02.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Class I04MA03.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Class I04MA04.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Class I04MA05.  Two & three year old – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class I04MA06.  Aged Cow – Cow born before August 1, 2020
Class I04MA07.  Grand and Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Show

DIVISON 05
Shorthorn Show
Classes
Class I05SH01.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born on or after January 1, 2023
Class I05SH02.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Class I05SH03.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Class I05SH04.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Class I05SH05.  Two & three year old – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class I05SH06.  Aged Cow – Cow born before August 1, 2020
Class I05SH07.  Grand and Reserve Champion Shorthorn Show

DIVISON 06
Simmental Show
Classes
Class I06SM01.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born on or after January 1, 2023
Class I06SM02.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Class I06SM03.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Class I06SM04.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Class I06SM05.  Two & three year old – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class I06SM06.  Aged Cow – Cow born before August 1, 2020
Class I06SM07.  Grand and Reserve Champion Simmental Show

DIVISON 07
AOB Show
Classes
Class I07AB01.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born on or after January 1, 2023
Class I07AB02.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Class I07AB03.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Class I07AB04.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Class I07AB05.  Two & three year old – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class I07AB06.  Aged Cow – Cow born before August 1, 2020
Class I07AB07.  Grand and Reserve Champion AOB Show

DIVISON 08
Crossbred Show
Classes
Class I08CB01.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born on or after January 1, 2023
Class I08CB02.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Class I08CB03.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Class I08CB04.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Class I08CB05.  Two & three year old – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class I08CB06.  Aged Cow – Cow born before August 1, 2020
Class I08CB07.  Grand and Reserve Champion Crossbred Show

DIVISON 09
Champion Female of Show
Classes
Class I09CH01.  Grand and Reserve Champion Female of Show
(All Breed Grand Champions will compete for Grand Champion Female of Show; Reserve Champion of the Grand Champion Female of Show will compete for Reserve Champion Female of Show)

DIVISON 10
Feeder Calf

  1. Feeder calves must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2023
  2. All beef animals will have no horns
  3. Feeder calf must be broken to halter.
  4. Feeder calves will be weighed in on Saturday, August 5, 2023 after the market animals. They must weigh between 350 lbs and 650 lbs

Classes
Class I10FC001. Feeder Calf
Class I10FC002. Grand and Reserve Champion from Class 01

DIVISION 11
Market Steers

  1. Market Steers must be owned by December 3, 2022.
  2. Market Steers must be brought to fairgrounds and ear tagged on December 3, 2022 to be shown and sold at the 2023 fair.
  3. Market Steers must have been born in 2022.
  4. All beef animals will have no horns
  5. Must have been on feed at least 120 days prior to show and broken to halter.
  6. Minimum weight of 1,000 lbs. to sell.
  7. Market Steers will be shown by divisions with a Grand Champion and Reserve Champion selected for each division: Light Weight, Medium Weight and Heavy Weight
  8. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion of each division will return for selection of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Steer.

Classes:
Class I11MS001.  Market Steers – Underweight
Class I11MS002.  Market Steers – Light Weight Division
Class I11MS003.  Light Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Steers
Class I11MS004.  Market Steers – Medium Weight Division
Class I11MS005.  Medium Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Steers
Class I11MS006.  Market Steers – Heavy Weight Division
Class I11MS007.  Heavy Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Steers
Class I11MS008.  Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Market Steer – Winners of Classes 3, 5 & 7
Class I11MS999   This class is for pre-registration purposes only.  All market steers will need to pre-register prior to check in and register in this class.  After weigh-in and class breaks are made, market steers will be placed in the appropriate weight classes prior to show.

Dairy

DEPARTMENT J
DAIRY
Barbie Elliott –  Chairperson
Email:  dairy@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 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, 2023 and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Age 9 years old or in third grade during the current year to 11 years old on or before January 1, 2023.
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 and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class J01SH004.  Intermediate Showmanship
Class J01SH005.  Grand and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman
Class J01SH006.  Junior Showmanship
Class J01SH007.  Grand and Reserve Champion 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, 2023.
  2. Nursing dairy calves are not allowed
  1. 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.
  2. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class per breed.
  3. 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 shown as AOB.
  4. First place from each class will return for selection of Grand and Reserve Champion of their respective breed unless otherwise designated by the judge.
  5. Breed Jr. Grand and Reserve Champion will be selected from Classes 1 – 7 for each breed.
  6. Overall Jr. Grand and Reserve Champion will be selected from the Jr Breed Grand Champions.  Jr Breed Reserve Champions to be on standby
  7. Breed Sr Grand and Reserve Champions will be selected from Classes 8 – 15 for each breed.
  8. Overall Sr. Grand and Reserve Champion will be selected from the Sr Breed Champions.  Sr Breed Reserve Champions to be on standby.
  9. Overall Jr Grand Champion and Sr Grand Champion will return for selection of the Grand and Reserve Female of Show.

DIVISION 02
Ayrshire

Classes

Class J02AY001.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2023 – May 1, 2023
Class J02AY002.  Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J02AY003.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022
Class J02AY004.  Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022
Class J02AY005.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2022 & May 31, 2022
Class J02AY006.  Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022
Class J02AY007.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021
Class J02AY008.  Junior two year old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J02AY009. Senior two year old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J02AY010. Junior two year old (milking) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J02AY011. Senior two year old (milking) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J02AY012. Three year old – Born September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020
Class J02AY013. Four year old – Born September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019
Class J02AY014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2018
Class J02AY015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2020

DIVISION 03
Brown Swiss

Classes

Class J03BS001.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2023 – May 1, 2023
Class J03BS002.  Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J03BS003.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022
Class J03BS004.  Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022
Class J03BS005.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2022 & May 31, 2022
Class J03BS006.  Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022
Class J03BS007.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021
Class J03BS008  Junior two year old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J03BS009. Senior two year old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J03BS010. Junior two year old (milking) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J03BS011. Senior two year old (milking) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J03BS012. Three year old – Born September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020
Class J03BS013. Four year old – Born September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019
Class J03BS014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2018
Class J03BS015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2020

DIVISION 04
Guernsey

Classes

Class J04GU001.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2023 – May 1, 2023
Class J04GU002.  Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J04GU003.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022
Class J04GU004.  Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022
Class J04GU005.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2022 & May 31, 2022
Class J04GU006.  Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022
Class J04GU007.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021
Class J04GU008  Junior two year old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J04GU009. Senior two year old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J04GU010. Junior two year old (milking) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J04GU011. Senior two year old (milking) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J04GU012. Three year old – Born September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020
Class J04GU013. Four year old – Born September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019
Class J04GU014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2018
Class J04GU015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2020

DIVISION 05
Holstein

Classes

Class J05HS001.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2023 – May 1, 2023
Class J05HS002.  Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J05HS003.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022
Class J05HS004.  Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022
Class J05HS005.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2022 & May 31, 2022
Class J05HS006.  Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022
Class J05HS007.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021
Class J05HS008  Junior two year old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J05HS009. Senior two year old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J05HS010. Junior two year old (milking) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J05HS011. Senior two year old (milking) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J05HS012. Three year old – Born September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020
Class J05HS013. Four year old – Born September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019
Class J05HS014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2018
Class J05HS015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2020

DIVISION 06
Jersey

Classes

Class J06JS001.  Junior Heifer Calf – March 1, 2023 – May 1, 2023
Class J06JS002.  Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J06JS003.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022
Class J06JS004.  Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022
Class J06JS005.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2022 & May 31, 2022
Class J06JS006.  Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022
Class J06JS007.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021
Class J06JS008  Junior two year old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J06JS009. Senior two year old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J06JS010. Junior two year old (milking) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J06JS011. Senior two year old (milking) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J06JS012. Three year old – Born September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020
Class J06JS013. Four year old – Born September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019
Class J06JS014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2018
Class J06JS015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2020

DIVISION 07
Milking Shorthorn

Classes

Class J07MS001.  Junior Heifer Calf – Born March 1, 2023 – May 1, 2023
Class J07MS002.  Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023
Class J07MS003.  Senior Heifer Calf – Born September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022
Class J07MS004.  Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022
Class J07MS005.  Junior Yearling Heifer Born March 1, 2022 & May 31, 2022
Class J07MS006.  Intermediate Yearling Heifer – Born December 1, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022
Class J07MS007.  Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021
Class J07MS008  Junior two year old (never freshened) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J07MS009. Senior two year old (never freshened) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J07MS010. Junior two year old (milking) – Born March 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Class J07MS011. Senior two year old (milking) – Born September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Class J07MS012. Three year old – Born September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020
Class J07MS013. Four year old – Born September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019
Class J07MS014. Aged Cow – Five-year old & over – Born before Sept 1, 2018
Class J07MS015. Dry Cow – Born before Sept. 1, 2020

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 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 Champion Dairy Cow
Grand and Reserve Champion Female of Show – Overall Jr & Sr Champion Class

Goats

DEPARTMENT K
GOATS
Beth Pancione – Chairperson
Email: goats@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Monday, August 7th, 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, 2023 and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Age 9 years old or in third grade during the current year to 11 years old on or before January 1, 2023.
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 and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class K01SH004.  Intermediate Showmanship
Class K01SH005.  Grand and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman
Class K01SH006.  Junior Showmanship
Class K01SH007.  Grand and Reserve Champion 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, 2023.
  2. All dairy goats must have scrapies 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, 2023.
  7. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class.

CLASSES:
Class K02DG001.  Dairy Junior Kid – Born on or after February 1, 2023
Class K02DG002.  Dairy Senior Kid – Born August 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023
Class K02DG003   Dry Dairy Yearling – Born August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022
Class K02DG004:  Grand and Reserve Champion Jr. Dairy Goat – Winners of Classes 01 thru 03
Class K02DG005:  Milking Dairy Yearling – Born August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022
Class K02DG006:  Dairy Two Year Old – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class K02DG007.  Dairy Senior Doe – Born August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020
Class K02DG008.  Dairy Mature Doe – Born before August 1, 2019
Class K02DG009.  Grand and Reserve Champion Sr Dairy Goat – Winners of Classes 05 thru 08
Class K02DG0010.  Dairy Goat Female of Show – Winners of Class 04 and 09

DIVISION 03
Non Dairy Breeding Stock Goats

  1. Non dairy goats must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2023.
  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, 2023
Class K03ND002.  Non Dairy Senior Kid – Born August 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023
Class K03ND003.  Non Dairy Yearling – Born August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022
Class K03ND004:  Grand and Reserve Champion Jr Non Dairy Goat – Winners of Classes 01 thru 03
Class K03ND005:  Non Dairy Two Year Old Doe – Born August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021
Class K03ND006.  Non Dairy Senior Doe – Born August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020
Class K03ND007.  Non Dairy Mature Doe – Born before August 1, 2019
Class K03ND008.  Grand and Reserve Champion Sr. Non Dairy Goat – Winners of Classes 05 thru 07
Class K03ND009.  Non Dairy Goat Female of Show – Winners of Class 04 and 08

DIVISION 04
Market Goats

  1. Market Goats must be owned by April 29, 2023.
  1. Market Goats must be brought to fairgrounds and ear tagged on April 29, 2023 from 9 am until 11 am to be shown and sold at the 2023 fair.
  1. All market goats must have a Scrapie ID Tag.
  2. All goats must be a female or castrated male.
  3. Market goats must be born on or after January 1,
  4. Market goats must weigh between 60 lbs and 110 lbs in order to sell at the fair.
  5. Market Goats will be shown by divisions with a Grand Champion and Reserve Champion selected for each division: Light Weight, Medium Weight and Heavy Weight.
  6. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion of each division will return for selection of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Goat.

CLASSES:
Class K04MG001.  Market Goats – Underweight
Class K04MG002.  Market Goats – Light Weight Division
Class K04MG003.  Light Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Goats
Class K04MG004.  Market Goats – Medium Weight Division
Class K04MG005.  Medium Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Goats
Class K04MG006.  Market Goats – Heavy Weight Division
Class K04MG007.  Heavy Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Goats
Class K04MG008.  Market Goats – Overweight
Class K04MG009.  Overall Grand and Reserve 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

Horse Show

DEPARTMENT L
HORSE SHOW
Airaka Riner – Chairperson
Email:  horses@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Judge: TBA
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Western and Gaited Discipline Horse Show
Thursday, August 10, 2023 – 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 6, 2022.

***Project horse must be housed at the BCYF, Saturday, August 5th  through Friday, August 10th, 2023 – released August 10th between 6 am and 10 am***

  • Horse must be designated as the project as of March 15, 2023.
  • All horses must have a negative Coggins Test, within one year, presented at check-in.
  • 4-H and USEF rules apply unless otherwise stated. 4-H rules take precedence.
  • All exhibitors are required to wear an ASTM and SEI approved head gear, with harness secured, when mounted.
  • Closed-toe shoes must be worn when handling a horse.
  • 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 appropriate attire for their style.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • After 3 refusals of any obstacle, the exhibitor must move on to the next obstacle.
  • 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.
  • No stallions, except for nursing colts under six months of age, allowed.
  • 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.
  • Show committee reserves the right to combine and/or cancel classes.
  • All exhibitors are required to enter a Showmanship class with the animal that is housed at the fair to complete their project.
  • Horses are required to stay in the designated barn/arena area at all times and may only be ridden in the arena, equipped with saddle and bridle.
  • No one is to ride the horse on the fairgrounds except the designated exhibitor.
  • All animals must be in stalls by 5:00pm each day. The horse barn closes at 11:00pm.
  • Judge’s decisions are final.
  • 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.
  • Good sportsmanship shall prevail at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in the forfeiture of premiums and dismissal of the exhibitor from further competition in the show.
  • Only Berkeley County Youth Fair awards (banners, trophies, ribbons, etc.) may be hung or displayed in the horse barn area.
  • Only one fan per animal is allowed.
  • Announcements made prior to the day of the show take precedence over written material.
  • Two horses may be exhibited, housed and shown at the fair. For clarification, the Brandy Orsini Memorial Belt Buckles for High Point Junior 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.
  • 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).
  • Registration for classes must be turned in no later than Sunday, August 6th 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 permitted 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.
Junior Division:  Must be 14 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2023.
Senior Division:  Must be 15 years of age or older as of January 1, 2023.

Class List
Wednesday, August 9th, 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, 2023.
Class L01SWS01:  Showmanship-Sr Western
Class L01JWS02:  Showmanship-Jr Western
Class L01SCS03:  Showmanship-Sr Contest
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 6th 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 permitted up to and including on show day.  On-line registration not required

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

Thursday, August 10th, 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, 2023.

Class L02SES01:  Showmanship-Sr English
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 6th 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 permitted up to and including on show day.  On-line registration not required

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

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

Poultry & Pigeons

DEPARMENT M
POULTRY AND PIGEONS
Cindy Raines – Chairperson
Email:  poultry@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Poultry Pavilion Area
Judge:  TBA

Poultry & Pigeons – Judging at 10:00 am

  1. Poultry and pigeons must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2023.
  2. Roosters allowed only in breeding set class
  3. All poultry (except for pigeons and doves) must be blood tested on July 22, 2023 from 9 am until noon at the Berkeley County Youth Fair Grounds in order to be shown at the 2023 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 on or after March 12, 2022
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 (Rooster can not be used in showmanship)
Class M04OT006:  Grand and Reserve Champion Other Fowl

DIVISION 05
Best of Show
Classes
Class M05BS001.  Best of Show – Grand Champion & Reserve Champion from Classes M02PU002, M03LH002 and M04OT006

DIVISION 01
Showmanship
Wednesday, August 9th
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, 2023 and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Age 9 years old or in third grade during the current year to 11 years old on or before January 1, 2023.
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 and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class M01SH004.  Intermediate Showmanship
Class M01SH005.  Grand and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman
Class M01SH006.  Junior Showmanship
Class M01SH007.  Grand and Reserve Champion Junior Showman
Class M01SH008. Overall Grand Champion Showman

Rabbits

DEPARTMENT N
RABBITS
Cassie Custer – Chairperson
Email:  rabbits@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Monday, August 7th at 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, 2023 and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Age 9 years old or in third grade during the current year to 11 years old on or before January 1, 2023.
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 and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class N01SH004.  Intermediate Showmanship
Class N01SH005.  Grand and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman
Class N01SH006.  Junior Showmanship
Class N01SH007.  Grand and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class N01SH008. Overall Grand Champion Showman

Rabbits

  1. Rabbits must be owned and pre-registered by June 15, 2023.
  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 Grand and Reserve Champion overall.
  4. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class per breed (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, 2023 – April 30, 2023
Class N02JD002.  Grand and Reserve Champion Junior Doe

DIVISION 03
Senior Doe
CLASSES:
Class N03SD001.  Senior Doe –Born before February 1, 2023
Class N03SD002.  Grand and Reserve Champion Senior Doe

DIVISION 04
Junior Buck
CLASSES
Class N04JB001.  Junior Buck –Born February 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023
Class N04JB002.  Grand and Reserve Champion Junior Buck

DIVISION 05
Senior Buck
CLASSES
Class N05SB001.  Senior Buck –Born before February 1, 2023
Class N05SB002.  Grand and Reserve Champion Senior Buck

DIVISION 06
Best of Show
Class N06BS001.  Grand and Reserve Champion Best of Show (Grand Champions from each division to compete for Grand Champion Best of Show. Reserve Champion of the Grand Champion will compete for Reserve Champion of the show.)

Sheep

DEPARTMENT O
SHEEP
McKenna Flohr – Chairperson
Email:  sheep@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Sunday, August 6th, 11:00 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, 2023 and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Age 9 years old or in third grade during the current year to 11 years old on or before January 1, 2023.
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 and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class O01SH004.  Intermediate Showmanship
Class O01SH005.  Grand and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman
Class O01SH006.  Junior Showmanship
Class O01SH007.  Grand and Reserve Champion 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, 2023.
  2. Exhibitor may enter one animal per class.
  3. Entries must have scrapie ID tag
  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.
  1. 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 exhibiting 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, 2023
Class O02BS002.  Senior Ewe Lamb – Born January 1, 2023 – February 15, 2023
Class O02BS003.  Fall Ewe Lamb – Born August 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Class O02BS004.  Yearling Ewe – Born August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022
Class O02BS005.  Mature Ewe – Born before August 1, 2021
Class O02BS006.  Grand and Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe – Winners from Classes 01 thru 05

DIVISON 03
Market Lambs

  1. Market Lambs must be owned by April 29, 2023.
  1. Market Lambs must be brought to fairgrounds and ear tagged on April 29, 2023 from 9 am until 11 am to be shown and sold at the 2023 fair.
  1. Market lambs must be born on or after January 1, 2023.
  2. Animals should be skin clipped prior to weigh in on Saturday, August 5th.
  3. Lambs must have scrapie ID tag
  4. Minimum weight of 100 lbs. to sell.
  5. Market Lamb can be either a spring ewe or wether.
  6. Market Lambs will be shown by divisions with a Grand and Reserve Champion selected for each division: Light Weight, Medium Weight and Heavy Weight.
  7. The Grand and Reserve Champion of each division 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 Market Lamb
Class O03ML004.  Market Lamb – Medium Weight Division
Class O03ML005.  Medium Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Class O03ML006.  Market Lamb – Heavy Weight Division
Class O03ML007.  Heavy Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Class O03ML008.  Overall Grand and Reserve Champion 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

Swine

DEPARTMENT P
SWINE
Bobby Miller – Chairperson
Email:  swine@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
Tuesday, August 8th at 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, 2023 and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners.
Intermediate Showmanship – Age 12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 and previous Junior Showmanship Winners.
Junior Showmanship – Age 9 years old or in third grade during the current year to 11 years old on or before January 1, 2023.
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 and Reserve Champion Senior Showman
Class P01SH004.  Intermediate Showmanship
Class P01SH005.  Grand and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman
Class P01SH006.  Junior Showmanship
Class P01SH007.  Grand and Reserve Champion Junior Showman
Class P01SH008. Overall Grand Champion Showman
Class P01SH009Round 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, 2023.
  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, 2023 – January 31, 2023
Class P02BG002. Intermediate Spring Gilt – Born February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023
Class P02BG003.  Junior Spring Gilt – Born March 1, 2023 – April 15, 2023
Class P02BG004.  Grand and Reserve Champion – Classes 01 thru 03

DIVISON 03
Market Hogs

  1. Market hogs must be owned by April 29, 2023.
  2. Market Hogs must be brought to fairgrounds and ear tagged on April 29, 2023 from 6 am until 9 am to be shown and sold at the 2023 fair.
  3. Market hogs must be born on January 1, 2023 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 will return for selection of the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Hog.
  8. 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 P03MH001.  Market Hogs – Underweight
Class P03MH002.  Market Hogs – Light Weight Division
Class P03MH003.  Light Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Hogs
Class P03MH004.  Market Hogs – Medium Weight Division
Class P03MH005.  Medium Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Hogs
Class P03MH006.  Market Hogs – Heavy Weight Division
Class P03MH007.  Heavy Weight Division Grand and Reserve Champion Market Hogs
Class P03MH008.  Market Hogs – Overweight
Class P03MH009.  Overall Grand and Reserve Champion 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

Rate of Gain Contest

DEPARTMENT Q
Berkeley County Youth Fair
2023 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 2023 Berkeley County Youth Fair.
  2. Exhibitors may enter two animals per species in the contest but only the animal brought to the 2023 Berkeley County Youth Fair on Saturday, August 5, 2023 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 3, 2022 – 8 am – 10 am – Market Steer Check-in
    • Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 6 am – 9 am – Market Hog Check-in
    • Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 9 am – 11 am – Market Lamb Check-in
    • Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 9 am – 11 am – Market Goat Check-in
  4. Ending weight will be taken at the Fair weigh-in on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
  5. Optional Weigh dates:
    • Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – 6 pm – 8 pm – Optional Weigh In (8 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 participate in their respective market show during the 2023 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 2023 Parade of Champions.

Livestock Fitting & Showing

2023 LIVESTOCK FITTING AND SHOWING CLASSES
(Excluding Horses)
RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • All non-monetary 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:

  1. Ability to properly show animals
  2. Appearance of animals
  3. 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, 2023 and previous Intermediate Showmanship winners)
Class C: Intermediate Showmanship (12 to 14 years old as of January 1, 2023 and previous Junior Showmanship Winners)
Class D: Junior Showmanship (9 years old or in third grade during the current year to 11 years old on or before January 1, 2023.)
Class E:Overall Showman (winner of Senior, Intermediate and Junior Showmanship classes of this year)

Round Robin Showmanship Contest

Round Robin Showmanship Contest
Thursday, August 10, 2023
6:00 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.

Livestock Lease Form

If you are leasing an animal to be shown at the 2023 Berkeley County Youth Fair, please complete the livestock lease form with both parties signing the form and email to the livestock chairperson, livestock@berkeleycountyyouthfair.org.

2023 form coming soon

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