Livestock Exhibits
Cattle
Junior Steer and Heifer Show
Superintendent – Jerry Graves
HEIFERS AND STEER SHOW WILL BE BLOW AND SHOW ONLY NO ADHESIVE. Steers and Heifers must be owned and cared for by the exhibitor. The premiums will be paid according to the following scale.
(1 head) 1st - $15
(2 head) 1st - $30; 2nd - $15
(3 head) 1st - $45; 2nd - $30; 3rd - $15
(4 head) 1st - $60; 2nd - $45; 3rd - $30; 4th - $15
(5 head) 1st - $75; 2nd - $60; 3rd - $45; 4th - $30; 5th - $15
Grand Champion Prospect Steer - $250.00
Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer - $125.00
Grand Champion Heifer - $250.00
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer - $125.00
Division 103
Junior Prospect Steers
Steers will be weighed, and classes will be broken as equitable as possible. There will only be two breeds of prospect steers: British and Crossbred/AOB
British
Hereford, Angus, and Shorthorn – Maximum of two classes
Crossbred/AOB
Crosses, Limousin, Simmental, Maine Anjou, Chianina, Charolais, Etc.
Division 104
Junior Heifers
Heifers must be accompanied by the official registration papers of their respective breed association. Original papers only! No copies, notarized statements or other documents will be accepted. Those heifers that do not have official registration papers from their breed association will show as Commercial Heifers. Commercial Heifers will be sorted by weight. Breeds Angus, Chianina, Hereford, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental and AOB will be divided into one of the following classes: Under one year of age and Over one year of age.
No more than 6 per class.
Cattle Showmanship Contest
PEE WEE - 8 Years and Under
BEGINNER – 9 Years – 11 Years
JUNIOR – 12 Years – 14 years
SENIOR – 15 Years and Over
Division 105
Open Cattle Show
Beef Cattle and Dairy Cattle Shows will be Blow and Show only. NO ADHESIVE.
Cattle must be owned and cared for by the exhibitor. Cows/Heifers must be accompanied by the official registration papers of their respective breed association. Original papers only! No copies, notarized statements or other documents will be accepted. Those heifers that do not have official registration papers from their breed association will show as Commercial Heifers.
Classes will be offered for the following breeds;
Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental, Shorthorn, AOB
Commercial Heifers will be sorted by weight. No more than 6 per class.
01. Junior Heifer Calves, born on or after March 1, 2024 and over 4 months old
02. Senior Heifer Calves, born September 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024
03. Yearling Heifers, born December 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023
04. Champion and Reserve Junior Heifer Rosette
05. *Junior Best Three Females – Three (3) females under 2 years old, , all bred by the exhibitor and at least one owned by exhibitor.
06. 2-year-Old Cow, Born September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
07. 3-Year-Old Cow, born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
08. 4-Year-Old Cow and Older, born prior to August 31, 2020
09. Champion and Reserve Senior Female Rosette
10. *Daughter/Dam: Cow and 1 female offspring of any age
11. *Produce of Dam: Two (2) daughters of the same dam. Dam information to be supplied on entry.
12. *Exhibitors Beef Herd – Three (3) females all owned by exhibitor, one (1) junior female, one (1) senior female and one (1) from either division
Ribbons will be awarded. Rosettes will be awarded to Champions.
Division 114
Open Dairy Cattle Show
Cows/Heifers must be accompanied by the official registration papers of their respective breed association. Original papers only! No copies, notarized statements or other documents will be accepted. Those heifers that do not have official registration papers from their breed association will show as Commercial Heifers. No more than 6 per class.
Classes will be offered for the following breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn
01. Junior Heifer Calves, born on or after March 1, 2024 and over 4 months old
02. Senior Heifer Calves, born September 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024
03. Yearling Heifers, born December 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023
04. Champion and Reserve Junior Heifer Rosette
05. *Junior Best Three Females – Three (3) females under 2 years old, none of which have freshened, all bred by the exhibitor and at least one owned by exhibitor.
06. 2-year-Old Cow, Born September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022
07. 3-Year-Old Cow, born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
08. 4-Year-Old Cow and Older, born prior to August 31, 2020
09. Champion and Reserve Senior Female Rosette
10. *Daughter/Dam: Cow and 1 female offspring of any age
11. *Produce of Dam: Two (2) daughters of the same dam. Dam information to be supplied on entry.
12. *Exhibitors Dairy Herd – Three (3) females all owned by exhibitor, one (1) junior female, one (1) senior female and one (1) from either division.
Ribbons will be awarded. Rosettes will be awarded to Champions.
Bottle Calf and Bottle Goat Project
Superintendent - Tracy Christian
Classes will be set according to the age of the exhibitor at the time of the fair (7-8, 9-10, 11-12). Animals may be any breed: CALVES: beef or dairy & GOATS: dairy, pygmy, or meat. Exhibitors may only show ONE calf or goat at the fair. Bottle animal classes are judged by conference method (personal interviews) Calves and Goats should be washed and dried and MAY be trimmed (although this will not affect how the animals are judged) No show sticks. Rope halters for calves and collars for goats are allowed. Each exhibitor presents his or her animal to the judge individually, answering questions regarding purchase, management, housing, health, feeding, and future plans. Questions may be expanded for older exhibitors. Exhibitors will be placed first through sixth in each age group, with the remaining receiving a participation ribbon. The decision of the judge is final.
BOTTLE CALVES PROJECT
01. 7 and 8-Year-Old Exhibitors
02. 9 and 10-Year-Old Exhibitors
03. 11 and 12-Year-Old Exhibitors
BOTTLE GOAT PROJECT
04. 7 and 8-Year-Old Exhibitors
05. 9 and 10-Year-Old Exhibitors
06. 11 and 12-Year-Old Exhibitors
Premiums for Bottle Calf and Goat Project: 1st - $10; 2nd - $7.50; 3rd - $5; 4th - $4; 5th -$2; 6th -$1 BOTTLE CALF AND GOAT COSTUME CONTESTS Exhibitor must show the same calf/ goat that was shown in regular classes. Calf had to be shown in regular bottle calf class. Goats had to be shown in regular bottle goat class and may not be shown in any other goat classes listed below. Exhibitors and animals must be dressed in costume. This year’s theme will be “Parade of Champions.” Ribbons will be awarded.
Pygmy Goat Show and Meat Goat Shows
Division 108
Open Pygmy Goat Show
Superintendent – Tracy Hoedebeck
All goats entered must have a scrapie tag or approved tattoo. All Pygmy goats that have horns must be
tipped and rounded. Pygmy goats with horns sharper than deemed safe by Superintendent or fair staff will be required to be tipped and rounded or isolated and not shown.
Premiums will be paid as follows:
(1 head); 1st - $5
(2head); 1st - $10; 2nd - $5
(3 head); 1st - $15; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5
(4 head); 1st - $20; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10; 4th - $5
(5 head or more); 1st - $25; 2nd - $20; 3rd - $15; 4th - $10; 5th - $5
No money will be paid to Breed and Reserve Breed Champions.
Best Pygmy of Show - $75
Overall Grand Champion Meat Doe - $100.00
Overall Reserve Grand Champion Meat Doe - $75.00
JUNIOR DIVISION: Does never having freshened and not being milked.
01. Birth and under 6 months
02. 6 months and under12 months
03. 12 months and under 24 months
SENIOR DIVISION: Does having freshened (in milk)
04. Under 18 months
05. 18 months and under 24 months
06. 2 years and under 4 years
07. 4 years and over
The above two divisions will be used in judging both classes of dairy goats:
1) Registered and recorded grades.
2) Grades.
PET GOATS
Goats entered in this class must not be eligible to show in any of the above classes.
Division 109
Junior Meat Goats
Superintendent – Tracy Hoedebeck
Premiums will be paid according to the table above.
Grand Champion Meat Goat - $100
Reserve Champion Meat Goat - $75
All goats entered must have a scrapie tag or approved tattoo. Any breed or crosses will be eligible to compete in all meat goat classes. No registration certificate is required unless accompanying a tattooed goat, but all animals must have a scrapie ear tag or legible tattoo prior to the show. If animal is tattooed registration papers in exhibitor’s name must accompany goat. Only exception will be LaManchas or other goats without ears. LaManchas or other goats without ears must have a legible tattoo on their tail webs. Goats with horns should be tipped and rounded. Goats with horns sharper than deemed safe by Superintendent or Livestock show staff will be required to be tipped and rounded or isolated and not shown. Absolutely NO BUCKS ALLOWED! Bracing is allowed on Meat Goat wethers. Meat Goat Does will NOT BE BRACED!! All Meat Goats being nominated and shown at the Carter County Free Fair must have the following:
1. USDA tag affixed to the animal’s ear.
2. For animals with no ears, legible flank or tail-web tattoo is acceptable (tattoo must contain premise ID and individual animal number).
3. LEGIBLE Registration tattoos. A copy of the registration papers must accompany the animal at all times.
4. All tags (official USDA tag AND Official CCJLS or OYE tag) or tattoos affixed to animals ears at time of entry MUST match those recorded at time of nomination.
5. If an animal loses a tag the exhibitor, parent or agricultural instructor/4-H leader must contact show superintendent immediately.
Junior Meat Goat Does
01. Doe Kid (milk teeth only), Birth and under 4 months
02. Doe Kid (milk teeth only), 4 months and under 8 months
03. Doe Kid (milk teeth only), 8 months and under 12 months
04. Yearling Doe (non-kidded), 12 months and under 24 months
Selection of Junior Champion Doe and Junior
Reserve Champion Doe
05. Yearling Doe (kidded)
06. Two-Year-Old Doe
07. Aged Doe
Selection of Senior Champion Doe and Senior Reserve Champion Doe
Selection of Overall Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Doe
Junior Market Meat Goats
Grand Champion Market Meat Goat - $100.00
Reserve Grand Champion Market Meat Goat - $75.00
Market Meat Goat Wethers may be braced. Market Meat Goats will be weighed, and classes will be divided as equitably as possible.
Market Goat Showmanship
PEE WEE - 8 Years and Under
BEGINNER – 9 Years – 11 Years
JUNIOR – 12 Years – 14 years
SENIOR – 15 Years and Over
Division 117
Open Meat Goat Show
All goats entered must have a scrapie tag or approved tattoo. Any breed or crosses will be eligible to compete in all meat goat classes. No registration certificate is required unless accompanying a tattooed goat, but all animals must have a scrapie ear tag or legible tattoo prior to the show.
01. Doe Kid (milk teeth only), Birth and under 4 months
02. Doe Kid (milk teeth only), 4 months and under 8 months
03. Doe Kid (milk teeth only), 8 months and under 12 months
04. Yearling Doe (non-kidded), 12 months and under 24 months
05. Yearling Doe (kidded)
06. Two-Year-Old Doe
07. Aged Doe
Selection of Overall Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Doe
Ribbons will be awarded to classes below. Rosettes will be awarded to Champions.
Swine
Division 110
Junior Market Hog
ALL SWINE EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE COPY OF PREMISE ID OR WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW. ALL SWINE MUST HAVE PSEUDORABIES TEST.
Following Breeds will be divided according to weight: Duroc, York, Spot, Hamp, Cross
Premium money will be paid as follows: (1 head); 1st - $5 (2head); 1st - $10; 2nd - $5 (3 head); 1st - $15; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5 (4 head); 1st - $20; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10; 4th - $5 (5 head or more); 1st - $25; 2nd - $20; 3rd - $15; 4th - $10; 5th - $5
Grand Champion Market Hog - $100.00
Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog - $75.00
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
PEE WEE - 8 Years and Under
BEGINNER – 9 Years – 11 Years
JUNIOR – 12 Years – 14 Years
SENIOR – 15 Years and Over
Sheep
Division 111
Junior Market Lamb Show
All lambs entered must have a Scrapie tag or approved tattoo. Lambs will be weighed, and classes will be divided as equitably as possible.
Breeds will be as follows: Hampshire, Suffolk, Cross, AOB
Premium money will be paid as follows: (1 head); 1st - $5 (2head); 1st - $10; 2nd - $5 (3 head); 1st - $15; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5 (4 head); 1st - $20; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10; 4th - $5 (5 head or more); 1st - $25; 2nd - $20; 3rd - $15; 4th - $10; 5th - $5
No money will be paid to Breed and Reserve Breed Champions.
Grand Champion Market Lamb - $100.00
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - $75.00
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST
PEE WEE – 8 and Under
BEGINNER – 9 Years – 11 Years
JUNIOR – 12 Years – 14 Years
SENIOR – 15 Years and Over
Division 116
Open Breeding Sheep
All sheep/lambs entered must have a Scrapie tag or approved tattoo.
Breeds: Hampshire, Suffolk, Cross, AOB Breeds will be divided into classes below.
01. Ewe Lamb born on or after April 1, 2024
02. Ewe Lamb born January 1 2024– March 31, 2024
03. Ewe Lamb born September 1, 2023– December 31, 2023
04. Ewes born September 1, 2022– August 31, 2023
05. Ewes born prior to August 31, 2022
06. Pair of Yearling Ewes
07. Best 3 Head owned by one Exhibitor
Ribbons will be awarded in each class. Rosettes will be awarded to Champions.