September 22 - 26
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Beef Cattle Entries
Beef Cattle
Advisor: Mary Beth Geesaman
Arrive: Tuesday, September 22, from 10AM - 4PM
Show: Tuesday, September 22, at 6:30PM
Release: Wednesday, September 23, at 10PM
Rules
- All exhibitors must be 4-H members, FFA members, or students age 20 and under.
- All cattle must be owned, fed, and cared for by the exhibitor.
- Exhibitors are limited to one entry per class.
- Each exhibitor must show their own animal in the ring.
- All cattle must arrive during designated entry times.
- Fair staff will not feed, water, or clean up after animals.
- Liability for animals rests with the owner.
- No animal may leave without approval from the Fair Manager.
- Animals not picked up by release time become property of the fair.
- Animals must be halter broke and shown as directed.
- Animals must be healthy and not from quarantined herds.
- Only one attendant pass is allowed per exhibitor.
- Classes will be judged on type, conformation, and quality.
- Judges may provide reasons for placements.
- Entries must be submitted to the appropriate advisor using the official form.
- Feed and water containers should not be left in stalls with animals.
- A herdsman award will be given based on cleanliness and presentation.
Show Details
- Registered and grade animals may be divided at the advisor's discretion.
- Shorthorns may be shown as dairy or beef, but not both.
- Bull entries are subject to show committee approval.
- No bull over 1 year of age may be shown without a nose lead.
- No dairy bulls are permitted.
- Feeder/market steers must be at least 300 lbs and have no visible horns.
Judging & Awards
- Animals are judged based on type, conformation, and overall quality.
- Herdsman awards are given for cleanliness and presentation.
- Judging results and awards are determined solely by the judges.
Departments, Classes & Premiums
Age Groups: Group A (5-7 years), Group B (8-13 years), Group C (14-19 years)
Departments
- Department A: Registered Angus
- Department B: Registered Hereford
- Department C: Registered Charolais
- Department D: Registered Simmental
- Department E: Cross Bred
- Department F: Registered Shorthorn
- Department G: Registered Gelbvieh/Balancer
- Department H: Registered Limousin/LimFlex
- Department I: Registered Dexter
- Department J: Beef Bulls
- Department K: Beef Steers
- Department L: Dairy Steers
- Department M: Showmanship – Group A, B, & C — $40.00, $36.00, $30.00, $24.00, $20.00
Classes and Premiums
| Class | Description | Premiums |
| 1 | Junior Heifer Calf — born 3/1/26 - 4/30/26 | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 2 | Intermediate Heifer Calf — born 12/1/25 - 2/28/26 | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 3 | Senior Heifer Calf — born 9/1/25 - 11/30/25 | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 4 | Junior Yearling Heifer — born 3/1/25 - 8/31/25 | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 5 | Senior Yearling Heifer — born 9/1/24 - 2/28/25 | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 6 | 2 Year Old Cows, not nursing calves | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 7 | 3 and 4 Year Old Cows, not nursing calves | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 8 | 5 Years and Older Cows, not nursing calves | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 9 | Cow and Calf Pair, calf 6 months or less | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 10 | Beef Bulls | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 11 | Beef Steers | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
| 12: | Dairy Steers | $30.00 / $23.00 / $19.00 / $15.00 |
Champion Awards
- Grand Champion: Trophy, Rosette + $10
- Reserve Champion: Rosette
Submit Your Entries
Use the livestock entry form to submit your beef cattle entries.
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