(Health Rules)
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- Entry fee will be $2.00 per animal. Entries will close at 7:00 pm on August 15.
- Out of county animal entries will be accepted and held until all in-county animals are accommodated. If there will not be enough stall space, out of county entrants will be notified as soon as possible.
- Exhibitors must have all animals listed for competition on the grounds not later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday of the fair. All such animals shall remain on the premises until last day of the Fair, Monday after 5 am.
- Judging will be Friday.
Section 1 – Breeding Sheep
Any animal of unthrifty nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfactorily handled under show conditions must be removed from the Fairgrounds.
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100-Dorset
200-Southdown
300-Suffolk
400-Hampshire
500-Shropshire
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600-Texal
700-Black
800-Crossbreeds
900-Others
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| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | Premiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Ram, 1 year and under 2 | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | Ram, lamb, under 1 year | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | Two (2) ram lambs | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | Ewe, 1 year and under 2 | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | Ewe, lamb, under 1 year | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | Two (2) ewe lambs | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | Pen of lambs- 2 ram lambs and 2 ewe lambs | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 8 | Breeders young flock- ram lamb and 2 ewe lambs, all bred by one sire | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | Flock- 1 ram, any age, 2 ewes, one year and under 2, 2 ewes under one year | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | Get of sire- 4 breeding animals, any age or sex | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
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Section 2 – Market Lambs
To be weighed and placed in specific class at time of weigh in
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | Premiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Lightweight market lamb | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | Medium weight market lamb | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
| 4 | 2 | 3 | Heavyweight market lamb | $10, $8, $6, $4, $2 |
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Section 3 – Wool
Wool exhibited must be produced in the area of the Fair. No premiums will be awarded in any class unless the exhibits are worthy. The judges may withhold any premium for lack of merit.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | Premiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Wool Fleeces (any grade or breed) | $8, $7, $6, $5, $4 |
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Section 4- Sheep Good Housekeeping Awards
- Sheep exhibitors who maintain the most attractive and sanitary exhibits will be eligible for awards.
- All sheep exhibits will be scored on the following basis:
Sheep Good Housekeeping Awards Points Cleanliness of Animals 20 Cleanliness of bedding 20 Entry card, and ribbons won, properly displayed with animal 20 Keeping grain and hay feed presentable 10 Keeping all equipment sanitary and neat 10 Keeping aisles clean 20 TOTAL 100 - Inspections to be made unannounced. No inspections on the first day of the fair.
- Must score a minimum of 80 points per day to be eligible for premiums.
Prizes: 1st-$15.00 2nd-$10.00 3rd- $5.00
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