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SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR
LIVESTOCK, HORSE & DOG SHOW
COMPETITIVE HANDBOOK
INCLUDES SMALL AND LARGE LIVESTOCK (BREEDING, MARKET AND SHOWMANSHIP),
DOG SHOW AND HORSE SHOW INFORMATION
Let’s Eat Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue during the 77 th Annual Sacramento County Fair
May 23-27, 2013
Dear Exhibitor:
Welcome to the 2013 Sacramento County Fair! We have a FANTASTIC, EXCITING Fair
planned for you this year. We are thrilled you have decided to enter YOUR county Fair. This
year’s Fair dates are May 23-27, 2013 and the theme is Let’s Eat, Have Fun & Celebrate the
Red, White & Blue. Please help us spread the word to all your friends and family. We are
working diligently to increase our attendance, but need our entire Fair family to help us
promote the Fair.
The Sacramento County Fair continues to go through change due to the lack of state funding.
In the past, Sacramento County Fair received a significant portion of our budget from the State
of California. In 2011 Governor Brown zeroed out all Fair funding and this year’s State budget
includes no funding for California Fairs.
In order to continue to provide our exhibitors with the same awards, premiums and classes we
have mounted an aggressive sponsorship program. Remember, it is less expensive to enter
online with a $5.00 fee and if your entry is mailed/delivered it is a $10.00 fee per exhibitor.
Last year we had a great fair. Our attendance increased by 40%, our food vendors increased by
32% and our carnival had a record year. Keeping with the goals of the Board of Directors, youth
education is our primary focus. Our 2012 school tours and Farm Garden In A Wheelbarrow
program educated 11,000 school age children. We continue to work to decrease expenses and
are working to increase our volunteer base during the fair. This year all animals will be
represented by a volunteer chairperson. If you would like to get involved please call the office.
Our carnival partner Midway of Fun is offering a $29.50 wristband that will be good all week
for carnival rides. Please see the attached flyer. Wristbands must be purchased at time of entry.
We appreciate your understanding and support during these tough budgetary times. The Board
of Directors and staff are working to assemble the best entertainers, shows and exhibits during
the 77th annual Sacramento County Fair. If you have any questions, please call the Fair office we
look forward to assisting you with ANY of your Fair needs or questions.
See You In May,
PJF
Pamela J. Fyock
CEO Sacramento County Fair
Let’s Eat Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue during the 77 th Annual Sacramento County Fair
May 23-27, 2013
Introducing the five day all you can ride
wristband!
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New this year only for junior livestock exhibitors
One low price of $29.50 for all 5 days of fair
Good for all midway rides, during midway hours
Must purchase when registering entries
Purchase by April 19th, 2013 no exceptions
Limit one per exhibitor, cannot be shared
Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen
Let’s Eat Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue during the 77 th Annual Sacramento County Fair
May 23-27, 2013
Index
General
Page
Board of Directors
Judging Schedule
Livestock Rules
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2
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Livestock
Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Sheep
Swine
Dairy Goats
Nigerian Goats
Fiber Goats
Boer Goats
Pygmy Goats
Market Goats
Cavy
Poultry
Rabbits
Dog Show
Primary Showmanship
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36
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47
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Junior Horse Shows
Junior Horse Show Warm-Up
Junior Horse Show
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Purple Circle Sweepstakes – Monday, May 27th 10:00 a.m.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND WIN……..
Two Divisions
Division 1 – High School
Division 2 – Middle and Grade School
The test will be a test on general livestock knowledge. It will include questions covering all large and small
animal species. Many questions will be applicable to multiple species. Examples include but are not limited to
nutrition, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, genetics and general animal husbandry. The test will be untimed
and use a scantron answer sheet. A test bank of questions without answers will be provided on-line through the
Sacramento County Fair website for study purposes. Test Make-up: 50 General animal knowledge questions
made up Multiple Choice, True /False and Matching.
Results: The high numeric scores in each division will be the winners. Ties will be broken using the
following criteria; high point matching, then multiple choice, then true/false.
Let’s Eat Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue during the 77 th Annual Sacramento County Fair
May 23-27, 2013
Board of Directors
Jim Vietheer
Chair
Wilton, CA
Mary Paacsh
Vice Chair
Sacramento, CA
Chris Myers
Director
Sacramento, CA
Angelica Hernandez
Director
Sacramento,CA
Joe Mohamed
Director
Carmichael, CA
Jim Perham
Director
Elk Grove, CA
Howard Schmidt
Director
Sacramento, CA
Norm Franklin
Director
Elk Grove, CA
If you would like to help the Fair,
VOLUNTEER or become an Awards
Sponsor! Call the Fair Office for more
information.
(916)263-2975
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May 23-27, 2013
Judging Schedule by Day/Time
Tuesday, May 21
6:00 a.m. to 12 noon
12 noon to 9:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22
6:00 a.m. to 12 noon
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Monday, May 27
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
Livestock Load-in tack & straw (no animals). Tack & bedding must be unloaded outside of barns
Livestock load-in (except rabbits). Tack must be unloaded outside of barns
Horse Load-in tack & straw (no animals)
Livestock load-in. All animals must be in stalls by noon except poultry
Horse load-in
Exhibitor check-in & registration paper check-in (livestock office)
Market Swine weigh-in, immediately followed by feeder pig weigh-in
Rabbit load-in
Market Goat weigh-in
Market Beef weigh-in, immediately followed by feeder steer weigh-in
Market Sheep weigh-in, immediately followed by feeder lamb weigh-in
Market Steer Ultrasound. Mandatory for all market steers
Poultry Health Check-in (PHI) & weigh-in Market birds. (inside gate 12)
Market Egg check-in (Livestock barn by coups)
Market Rabbit (4-H, Grange & Independent followed by FFA) followed by Breeding, followed by Showmanship.
Feeder Swine Show (4-H, Grange & Independent followed by FFA,) followed by Market Swine show
Warm-Up Horse Western
Market Goat Show (4-H,Grange & Independent followed by FFA), followed by Boer Goat show,
followed by Boar/Fiber/Market Goat Showmanship
Market Egg Show
Market Poultry Show followed by Poultry showmanship (FFA, Grange & Independent
followed by 4-H), followed by the Poultry Breeding show, followed by the Turkey Show, followed by the Ducks,
Geese & Pigeon shows
Feeder Steers, followed by Beef Breeding Show followed by Beef Market Show classes, (FFA, Grange &
Independent, followed by 4-H) followed by AES Bred Steer class followed by Beef Showmanship
Dairy Goat Parent Showmanship, followed by Dairy Goat costume contest, followed by Goat Calling contest
Sheep Parent Showmanship
Feeder Lambs followed by Market Sheep Show (FFA, Grange & Independent, followed by 4-H)
followed by the breeding show, followed by Sheep Showmanship
Warm-Up Horse Show English, followed by Warm-Up Gymkhana Horse Show
Swine breeding classes, followed by Swine showmanship (FFA, Grange& Independent, followed by 4-H).
Dog Show check-in
Dog Show
Dairy Goat Showmanship (FFA, Grange & Independent 4-H), followed by Dairy Goat breeding classes, followed
by Nigerian Goat breeding classes followed by showmanship
Horse load-in. (Use gate 12)
Horse Show Western & English Showmanship, followed by Halter, & Western
Cavy load-in (Use gate 12)
.Pygmy Goat Breeding, followed by Pygmy Goat Showmanship classes, followed by the Fiber Goat Show
Dairy Cattle Show followed by Dairy Showmanship (FFA, Grange & Independent 4-H),
Rabbit Judging Contests
Cavy Show followed by Cavy Showmanship
Master Showmanship
Rabbit Costume contest
Cavy Costume showmanship, followed by Cavy Parent showmanship
Rabbit Parent Showmanship
Poultry Bowl
Dairy Goat Coke Bottle Milking Contest (must be pre-entered)
Release of Cavy Exhibits
Horse Show English
Junior Livestock Auction
Horse Show Gymkhana
Primary Poultry PHI Check-In Gate D by race track
Ranch Sorting-Rodeo Arena
Primary Showmanship load-in
Purple Circle Sweepstakes-Community Stage
Primary Showmanship
Pygmy Goat Knowledge bowl, followed by Pygmy Goat contest
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1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sheep Fitting Contest
Mandatory Awards Ceremony - Community Stage
Rabbit Bowl
Release of Primary Showmanship exhibits.
Release of Exhibits
Please Help Us Save The Fair
Support The Sacramento County Fair Foundation
Working To Save The Fair
Mission: SCFF’s Mission: To educate the youth and adults in
Sacramento County about the importance of hands-on agriculture.
Officers
Dan Forster
Mike Harry
James Perham
Trustees
Cathy Baranek
Dan Forster
Herb Garms
Mike Harry
Juli Jensen
Deb Lewis
Jim Vietheer
Carol Ward
James Perham
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Junior Livestock Show & Auction
Beef Cattle
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered to
our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon
(Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock
related needs
Weigh-in Market & Feeder Steers Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until finished
Beef Show
Thursday, May 23, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Order of beef show:
Feeder Steers
Breeding Cattle
Beef Market Show, (FFA, Grange & Independent followed by 4-H) followed by the AES
Bred Steer Class sponsored by the Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento County Cattlemen’s
Association
Showmanship, FFA, Grange, Independent followed by 4-H
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Junior Livestock Auction
Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Information Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines
1. Enter Gate 12 and proceed to tie outs for check in. Animals must remain in tie- outs until exhibitors have
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checked in all paper work and registration papers to the fair office.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Tie Out Time: 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Tie out area must be cleaned by 9:30 a.m. daily, used straw must be removed to the straw bins.
Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Registered Breeding Animals
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA and Independent Combined
Ages:
Classification
Date of Calving
Junior Calf ............................................... 1/1/13 to 4/15/13
Senior Calf............................................... 9/1/12 to 12/31/12
Summer Yearling..................................... 5/1/12 to 8/31/12
Spring Yearling ....................................... 3/1/12 to 4/30/12
Junior Yearling ........................................ 1/1/12 to 2/28/12
Late senior Yearling…………………….6/1/11 to 12/31/11
Early Senior Yearling...............................1/1/11 to 5/31/11
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Rules:
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All females twenty-four (24) months of age or older at the beginning day of the fair must:
Have a calf at side; show obvious signs of pregnancy; or have a veterinarian’s certificate of pregnancy.
Only females from classes 3-8 are eligible for Breed Champion Female.
Breed Champion, Reserve Breed Champion, and the Grade/Unregistered Champion will compete for
Supreme Champion Female.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Awards (Classes 1-10):
1st Place............................................................................... $25
2nd Place ............................................................................. $20
3rd Place .............................................................................. $10
4th Place .............................................................................. $5
Champion Female................................................................ Rosette
Reserve Champion Female .................................................. Rosette
Champion Bull .................................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Bull ....................................................... Rosette
Supreme Champion Female ................................................ Banner + Belt Buckle
Reserve Supreme Champion Female .................................. Banner
Supreme Champion Bull ..................................................... Banner + Belt Buckle
Reserve Supreme Champion Bull........................................ Banner
Divisions
Division 5000 English Breeds
Division 5003 All Other Breeds
English breeds with the largest total entries will show in their own division all others breeds will show together. Determination
will be made a close of entries.
Bull Classes
1.
Junior and Senior Calves
2. Summer and Spring, Junior and Senior Yearlings
Female Classes
3. Junior Calves
4. Senior Calves
5. Summer Yearlings
6. Spring Yearlings
7. Junior Yearlings
8. Senior Yearling
9. Pair of Females; Two females from class 3 thru 8
10. Get of Sire; Three animals sired by the same bull
Groups (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in the preceding classes both sexes need not be represented)
Grade & Unregistered Females
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Combined
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Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $25
2nd Place ............................................................................. $20
3rd Place .............................................................................. $10
4th Place .............................................................................. $5
Champion Grade or Unregistered .................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion………………………………………… Rosette
Divisions
Division 5004 Grade/Unregistered Female
Classes
1.
Females born after 1/15/11
Cow/Calf
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent combined
Rules and Guidelines:
1. Cow with her natural calf at side (E.T. Calves are not eligible); calf must be born on or after 8/15/12 and cow still be
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lactating.
Cows can only be shown in Cow/Calf division.
Calf may compete in its appropriate age class provided it meets all requirements for show. For calves just competing
in this class, if cow is registered calf must be registered.
The exhibitor does not have to be breeder of the cow, but must be breeder of the calf.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $25
2nd Place ............................................................................. $20
3rd Place .............................................................................. $10
4th Place .............................................................................. $5
Champion Cow/Calf ........................................................... Banner
Divisions
Division 5005 Cow/Calf
Classes
1.
All Breeds
Bred & Owned
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Combined.
Rules and Guidelines:
1. A registered female that is currently bred and owned by the exhibitor.
2. Females in Cow/Calf are ineligible to show in the Bred & Owned Class. Bred & Owned females can be no older
than senior yearlings.
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Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $25
2nd Place ............................................................................. $20
3rd Place .............................................................................. $10
4th Place .............................................................................. $5
Champion Bred & Owned ................................................... Banner
Divisions
Division 5006 Bred & Owned Female
Classes
1.
Bred & Owned Female (Born after1/1/11)
Single Market Animals
Entry Fee: $8.00
Grade:
Market Ready
Animals grading USDA Prime or Choice as deemed by the judge in quality grade; having superior and above average
conformation and cutability. Yield Grade 1 or 2. These animals will sell in the Junior Livestock Auction.
Not Market Ready
Animals grading USDA Prime or Choice as deemed by the judge in quality grade; having below average conformation and cut
ability. Yield Grade 4 or 5. Under finished animals that are average or below average in conformation; grading Select + or
lower in quality grade. These animals do not sell in the Junior Livestock Auction.
Rules and Guidelines:
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Only Market Ready will sell at auction.
After weigh-in, market steers may be divided into weight lots within the 1000 to 1350 pound limitations as desired by
management for convenience in judging.
Steers weighing over 1350 will be put into a super heavy class and if appropriately placed, may sell in the auction but
the pay weight is 1350.
Champion and Reserve Champion to be chosen per breed. Final breed determinations will be made by the committee
at the scale at weigh-in.
Market animals will be broken down into the categories listed below.
Any Market Steers not making weight are eligible to show in Feeder Steers.
All drugs administer to markets animals MUST be declared at time of weigh in and approved by a veterinarian. All
residue requirements must be in compliance with the given drug & USDA requirements. If a carcass is condemned at
time of harvest the seller is responsible for all costs incurred by the 52 nd DAA and the buyer of the animal.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Tie Out Time: 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Tie out area must be cleaned by 9:30 a.m. daily, used straw must be removed to the straw bins.
Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Awards:
Beef Champion .................................................................... Rosette
Reserve Breed Champion..................................................... Rosette
4-H Grand Champion ....................
Rosette + Product Award
4-H Reserve Supreme Champion ........................................ Rosette
FFA Grand Champion ......................................................... Rosette + Product Award
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FFA Reserve Supreme Champion ...................................... Rosette
Supreme Champion ............................................................. Rosette + Banner + Buckle
Reserve Supreme Champion................................................ Rosette + Banner
Market Beef
Divisions
Division 6000 4-H, Grange & Independent
Division 6001 FFA, Grange & Independent
Classes
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Angus
Hereford
Shorthorn
Black X-Breeds and All Other Black Steers
Colored X-Breeds
Feeder Steers
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent combined (all breeds judged together)
Rules and Guidelines
1. Due to weight variances, entries should be made by division number only.
2. Animals will be classified by class in accordance with instructions in the local rules.
3. No re-weighs or weight tolerances will be given.
4. Feeder steers must weigh between 350 to 999 pounds. These animals do not sell at the auction.
5. Feeder steers are eligible to be shown in the Beef Showmanship.
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Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Awards:
Ribbons Only
Divisions
Division 6002 Feeder Steers
Classes
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2.
Light weight Feeder Steers, 350 to 600 pounds
Heavy weight Feeder Steers, 601 to 999 pounds
Chapter and Club Groups
Enter at ringside
Three beef animals that have shown as individuals in market and breeding classes owned by members of same chapter or
club, not more than one beef belonging to an individual.
Entry Fee: None
Limit: One entry per chapter or club
Awards:
1st thru 5th ............................................................................ Ribbons Only
Divisions
Division 5007 Chapter and Club Groups
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Classes
4-H & FFA, Grange – Breeding
4-H, Grange – Market
3. FFA - Market
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Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the
overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner
of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for
the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master Showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7000 Beef Showmanship
Classes
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4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Beef Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Beef Showmanship
Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento County Bred Steer Class
Division
Division 6003-SC Bred Steer
The Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento (AES) Cattlemen’s Association will donate a Champion prize of $500 & a
Reserve Champion prize of $300 with the following class rules.
RULES:
1. Steer must be born & raised in Amador, El Dorado or Sacramento counties & by an AES Cattlemen’s
Association member prior to being purchased by the exhibitor.
2. A copy of the bill of sale & signed Affidavit will need to be mailed to & verified by AES prior to the fair to verify
qualification.
3. This will be a single class following the completion of the market show and only a Champion and Reserve
will be selected. This competition will be monitored and administrated by AES Cattleman’s Assoc. and all awards will
be paid directly to the exhibitors by AES Cattleman’s Assoc. after the completion of the Sacramento County Fair.
4. Exhibitor must enter Division on Sacramento County Fair entry form and complete AES entry form per
instructions. There are no entry fees for this class.
All questions and inquiries to this class can be called to Leland Schneider 916-826-3091
Outstanding Shorthorn Exhibitor
The California Shorthorn Breeders’ Association will award $50.00 Spotlight on Quality Sale gift certificates to the
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Outstanding 4-H and FFA Registered Shorthorn Exhibitors. The competition is to run the duration of the fair. The selection of
the Outstanding Exhibitor will be based on the following and determined by the fair:
1. Dollars Earned. 1 point per dollar earned in individual Registered Shorthorn classes. Top five animals per exhibitor to
be considered for points.
2. Showmanship. 15 points for competing in showmanship. Additional 10 points if placed in final lineup of each
showmanship division as recorded by fair management.
Division
Division 5008-Outstanding Shorthorn
Classes
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2.
4-H
FFA
Beef Carcass Contest
Entry Fee: None
No Pre-entry required
Rules and Guidelines:
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All cattle sold at the Junior Livestock Auction and consigned to the commercial processing plant will be judged.
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All steers are required to be consigned.
To qualify for an award, carcasses must meet the following judging standards requirements:
a. Dressing percentage must be 60-69%
b. Level 1 Prime or Choice, Yield Grade 1 & 2, 650-900# carcass c.
Level 2 Prime or Choice, Yield Grade 3, 600-900# carcass
Awards:
Overall Carcass Champion .................................................. Buckle
Divisions
Division 5009-Beef Carcuss
Dairy Cattle
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered to
our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon
(Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock
related needs
Weigh-in Market & Feeder Steers Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until finished
Dairy Show
Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. followed by showmanship
Dairy Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. (FFA, Grange & Independent 4-H)
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Information
Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines:
1. Enter Gate 12 and proceed to tie outs for check in. Immediately remove all vehicles and trailers.
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2. A l l d a i r y e x h i b i t o r s m u s t c h e c k i n a t t h e o f f i c e . Report to livestock office to have your registration
papers checked. This must be completed by 6 p.m. on Wednesday. No exceptions.
3. Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
4. Brucellosis tags must be declared on the entry form. Proof of Brucellosis vaccination must be provided for all dairy
cattle 6 months of age or older.
5. No dumping of milk on the grounds. See Junior Livestock Show Rules.
6. Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
7. Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
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Registered Breeding Animals
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA and Independent Combined.
Rules:
1.
Nursing calves must be declared. Notify livestock superintendent.
2.
Breed Champion, Reserve Breed Champion, and the Grade/Unregistered Champion will compete for
Supreme Champion Female.
Ages:
Classification
Date of Calving
Junior Calf ...................................................... 1/1/13 to 4/15/13
Senior Calf ...................................................... 9/1/12 to 12/31/12
Junior Yearling ................................................ 3/1/12 to 8/31/12
Senior Yearling................................................ 9/1/11 to 2/28/12
Two Years and Under Three............................ 9/1/10 to 8/31/11
Three Years and Under Four ........................... 9/1/09 to 8/31/10
Four Years and Over........................................ Prior to 9/1/09
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $25
2nd Place ............................................................................. $20
3rd Place .............................................................................. $10
4th Place .............................................................................. $5
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Champion Bred & Owned ...................................................
Champion Bull.....................................................................
Champion Bull .......................................................
Champion Female................................................................
Reserve Champion Female ..................................................
Junior Champion Female .....................................................
Reserve Junior Champion Female .......................................
Senior Champion Female ....................................................
Reserve Senior Champion Female.......................................
Supreme Champion Dairy Bull ...........................................
Reserve Supreme Champion Dairy Bull..............................
Supreme Champion Female.................................................
Reserve Supreme Champion Female ...................................
Banner
Rosette Reserve
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette
Banner + Belt Buckle
Rosette
Banner + Belt Buckle
Rosette
Divisions
Division 5030 All Registered Dairy Cattle (Holsteins and all other dairy breeds)
Bull Classes
1.
Junior and Senior Calves
Female Classes
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Junior Calves
Senior Calves
Junior Yearlings
Senior Yearling
Two Year Olds
Three Year Olds
Four Year Old and Over
Dry Cows, Three Years and Over
Group Classes
10. Young Herd: one bull, two heifers (senior yearlings or younger). Heifers must have been bred by exhibitor.
11. Pair of Females: two females, any age.
12. Get of Sire: three animals get of same sire. Not more than two can be bulls. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry
sired by the same bull
13. Produce of Dam: to consist of two animals, any age, either sex, the produce of one cow. The dam must be identified
by registration number
14. Daughter Dam
Groups (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in the preceding classes)
Grade or Unregistered Purebred
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange & Independent Combined, all breeds judged together
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $25
2nd Place ............................................................................. $20
3rd Place .............................................................................. $10
4th Place .............................................................................. $5
Champion Grade or Unregistered ........................................ Banner
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Divisions
Division 5031 Unregistered Females
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Junior and Senior Calves
Junior Yearling
Senior Yearling
Two Year Olds
Three Year Olds
Four Year Olds and Over
Pair of females: two females, any age
Chapter and Club Groups
(Sign up at the conclusion of your show)
Entry Fee: None
Limit: One entry per chapter or club.
Three animals, that have shown as individuals in breeding classes, owned by members of same chapter or club, not more than
one animal belonging to an individual. Enter at the conclusion of the show.
Awards:
1st thru 5th ............................................................................ Rosettes
Divisions
Division 5032 Chapter and Club Groups
Classes
1.
4-H, FFA & Grange– Breeding
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the
overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner
of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for
the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master Showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7003 Dairy Cattle Showmanship
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Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Beef Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Dairy Showmanship
Definition of Terms:
4-H Novice – 1st year showing this species at a California fair as a “full” 4-H member. Prior participation in the Sacramento
County Fair’s Primary Showmanship is not considered prior showmanship experience and will not affect a member’s
eligibility to compete as a novice.
FFA Novice (Greenhand) – 1st year showing this species in FFA regardless of prior organizational affiliation. Junior –
Exhibitors ages 9 – 13 having prior showmanship experience, in that species, at a California fair. EXCLUSIONS: Exhibitors
that have previously won the Sacramento County Fair Junior Master Showmanship OR
exhibitors that have participated at a Senior level in a species are ineligible to show as a Junior in that species.
Senior or Advanced – Exhibitors age 14 – 19 having prior showmanship experience, in that species, at a California
Fair and previous winners of the Sacramento County Fair Junior Master Showmanship.
Small & Large Animal Showmanship
See Schedule of Events for dates & times.
1. To be eligible all animals (with the exception of horses, see rule #1 in Light Horse and Pony) must be owned by the
exhibitor and have been fitted, entered, and shown in an individual livestock class other than Showmanship by the
exhibitor. (Exception: primary showmanship)
2. The first and second place winners in 4-H Junior Novice, 4-H Senior Novice and FFA Novice may advance
to the next class. (Novice denotes a first time exhibitor of any species).
3. First place winners in the 4-H Junior, 4-H Senior and FFA Senior Classes are to compete in Master
Showmanship Contest.
4. 4-H Juniors that choose to participate as a 4-H Senior, in a showmanship competition, will forfeit their eligibility to
compete as a 4-H Junior in that species showmanship competition in which they competed as a
4-H Senior. 4-H Junior wanting to participate as a 4-H Senior must provide the fair office with a letter signed by
the exhibitor and their parent/guardian acknowledging they understand the forfeiture of their Junior status prior to
the competition.
5. All exhibitors are required to wear the official show uniform of the organization they represent, as designated
by the Sacramento County Fair.
6. Youth (ages 5-8 years) are not eligible for competitive Showmanship.
Small & Large Animal Master Showmanship
See schedule of Events for dates & times.
1. The Fair will furnish all animals for Master Showmanship.
2. Winners from Beef, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Horse, Swine, Dairy Goat, Boer / Market/ Fiber Goat
Showmanship will compete in Large Animal Master Showmanship.
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3. Winners from Poultry, Rabbit, Dog, Pygmy Goat, Nigerian Goat, and Cavies Showmanship will compete in
Small Animal Master Showmanship.
4. Each first place winner in FFA and 4-H Junior and Senior Classes will compete in Master Showmanship.
5. All first place showmanship winners in FFA & 4-H Junior and Senior classes are required to participate. If an exhibitor
wins more than one showmanship, they must choose their qualifier. The highest placing 4-H or FFA exhibitor from
the other showmanship then qualifies for Master Showmanship.
6. 4-H Junior Master Showmanship winners must move up to Senior Competition the following year.
7. If an exhibitor qualifies for both Large and Small Animal Master Showmanship, the candidate must choose one
competition. An individual cannot compete in both, as these competitions are at the same time.
8. FFA and 4-H Senior Master Showmanship winners may qualify for and compete in Senior Master
Showmanship again.
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the
overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner
of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for
the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7003 Dairy Cattle Showmanship
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Dairy Cattle Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Dairy Cattle Showmanship
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Sheep
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand
delivered to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock
related needs
Weigh-in Market/Feeders Lambs Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., or until finished
Feeder Sheep Show
Friday, May 24, 8:00 a.m. FFA, Grange & Independent followed by 4-H.
followed by the Market Lambs show.
Market Lamb Show
Friday, May 24, Following the Feeder Lamb
Breeding Sheep Show
Friday, May 24 following the Market Lamb show.
Sheep Showmanship
Friday, May 24 following the Breeding show.
Sheep Parent Showmanship
Thursday, May 23, 7:00 p.m.
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Junior Livestock Auction
Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.
Fitting Contest
Monday, May 27, 1:00 p.m.
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Information Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
If there are 10 entries or more of a particular breed checked-in to the fair office, they will be shown as a separate
division.
All sheep entering the fair require individual identification. All official identification will be kept on the animals.
The official identification may be official USDA individual identification ear tags, premises ear
tags, Scrapie Flock Certification Program ear tags, registration tattoos if accompanied by registration
papers, or other methods approved by the California Department of Food & Agriculture.
Fair will not accept sheep from Scrapie “non-compliant” flocks, or animals that are Scrapie-positive or Scrapie
suspects or animals that have been exposed to Scrapie unless they have been evaluated and approved for exhibition
by the state Scrapie epidemiologist. Market entries must have Scrapie number on the entry form. Record both
sides of the tag. Sample (CA888 233)
Flock number and breeder’s initials, name or association prefix shall be on commercially used tags attached to the ear
or tattooed in the ear for yearlings and lambs bred by the exhibitors.
Lambs must show lamb’s teeth.
Tail Docking: To qualify for exhibit, market lambs must be docked such that the tail (dock) is healed and can be
lifted from the exterior. Lambs that have no dock will not be eligible. To clarify this rule, the dock must be liftable
from the lamb’s freestanding position.
Market lambs must be sheared before entering the fairgrounds. No more than ¼” fleece allowed at weigh-in. Lambs with
excessive wool will not be weighed or cataloged until sheared to the satisfaction of the weigh master or other fair
representative. (Complete shearing will not be allowed on grounds, but touch ups
& fitting will be allowed as necessary)
Fleeces must be dry at weighing time.
All wethers must have been castrated by removal of the male sex glands and all wounds healed.
All animals in each entry must be owned by one exhibitor, and be entered as individuals.
Animals will be classified in accordance with breed standards
At time of weighing, market lambs will be divided into the breed categories listed. Determination of breeds will be
made at the scale and decision will be final. Lambs weighing over 140 lbs. will be put into a Super- Heavy class and, if
market ready, may sell in the auction.
No re-weighs or weight tolerances will be given.
Feeder lambs are eligible to enter Sheep Showmanship.
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16. Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
17. Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
18. Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
19. Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Single Feeder Lambs
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Combined
Awards:
1st thru 5th ............................................................................ Ribbons
Divisions
Division 6027 Feeder Lambs
Classes
1. Feeder Lambs 75 to 99 lbs.
Single Market Lambs
Entry Fee: $8.00
Weight: 100 to 140 pounds
Grade:
Market Ready: USDA Prime or Choice quality with 12th rib back fat range .16 -.35, average or greater
conformation and cutability.
Not Market Ready: Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range .16 -.35, under finished lambs grading
USDA good or lower, below-average conformation or cutability.
Only Market Ready will sell at auction. The Fair may allow for additional grouping systems within the Market
Ready animals for sale purposes.
Awards:
Champion ............................................................................ Rosette
Reserve Champion .............................................................. Rosette
4-H Supreme Champion ...................................................... Rosette + Product Award
4-H Reserve Supreme Champion ....................................... Rosette
FFA Supreme Champion .................................................... Rosette + Product Award
FFA Reserve Supreme Champion ....................................... Rosette
Overall Supreme Champion ................................................ Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Divisions
Division 6025 FFA/Grange/Independent Market Lambs
Division 6026 4-H/Grange/Independent Market Lambs
Classes
1. Suffolk
2. Hampshire
3. All Other Pure Breeds
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Meat Crossbred (both Dam and Sire are from meat-type sheep)
Wool Breeds (both Dam and Sire are from a wool-type sheep)
Brockle faced (those lambs that show a Brockle-type face [black and white specks] and leg wool)
Natural Colored Breeds (Any sheep that displays a majority of black, grey, brown fiber or version of same.
Any animal that is at least 51% natural color excluding legs and head.)
Registered Breeding Sheep
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange & Independent Combined
Ages:
Classification
Date of Lambing
Yearling .........................................................9/1/11 to 8/31/12
Fall Lamb.......................................................9/1/12 to 12/31/12
Spring Lamb ..................................................1/1/13 to 3/31/13
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $20
2nd Place ............................................................................. $18
3rd Place .............................................................................. $15
4th Place .............................................................................. $10
5th Place .............................................................................. $8
Champion Ram .................................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Ram …………………………………. Rosette
Champion Ewe ................................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Ewe....................................................... Rosette
Supreme Champion Ram ..................................................... Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Reserve Supreme Champion Ram ....................................... Rosette + Banner
Supreme Champion Ewe ..................................................... Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe........................................ Rosette + Banner
Divisions
Division 5120 All Meat Breeds (Suffolk, Hampshire, and all other meat breeds)
Division 5121 All Wool Breeds (Columbia and all other wool breeds)
Division 5125 Natural Colored Breeds (Any sheep that displays a majority of black, grey, brown fiber or version of same.
Any animal that is at least 51% natural color excluding legs and head.)
Division 5126 Grade Sheep
Ram Classes
1. Yearling Ram
2. Fall Ram Lamb
3. Spring Ram Lamb
4. Pair of Ram Lambs
Ewe Classes
5. Yearling Ewes
6. Pair of Yearling Ewes
7. Fall Ewe Lambs
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8.
9.
Spring Ewe Lambs
Pair of Ewe Lambs
Group Classes
8.
9.
Young Flock: 1 Ram Lamb and 2 Ewe Lambs; owned by exhibitor.
Flock: 1 Ram (Lamb or Yearling) and 4 Ewes (2 Yearlings and 2 Lambs); owned by exhibitor.
10. Best Pair: Owned by exhibitor.
11. Get of Sire: 4 head Rams or Ewes, any age; bred & owned by exhibitor.
Groups (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in above classes)
Chapter and Club Groups
(Sign up at the conclusion of your show) Entry Fee:
None
Limit: One entry per chapter or club.
Guidelines:
1.
2.
A group exhibit consists of three animals that have shown as individuals in market and breeding classes.
They must be owned by members of the same chapter or club, with not more than one animal belonging to an
individual.
All animals in group exhibit must be of one breed.
Awards:
1st thru 5th .......................................................................... Ribbons
Divisions
Division 5127 Chapter and Club Groups
Classes
1. 4-H, FFA & Grange – Breeding
2. 4-H, FFA & Grange – Market
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the overall
Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner of the
Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for the overall
Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master Showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7010 Showmanship
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Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Sheep Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Sheep Showmanship
Sheep Fun Show
Entry Fee: None
Division 9505 Sheep Fun Competition
Classes
1. Sheep Fitting Contest
Swine
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered
to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Weigh-in Swine
Wednesday, May 22, 8:30 a.m.-noon or until finished
Feeder/Market Show
Thursday, May 23 8:00 a.m. followed by the Swine Market Show. 4-H, Grange & Independent
followed by FFA
Breeding Swine Show
Friday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. followed by Swine Showmanship
Swine Showmanship
Friday, May 24, following the Breeding Show.
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Junior Livestock Auction Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Information
Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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12.
After weighing, market hogs will be divided into weight lots within the 210 to 280 pound limitations as desired by
management for convenience in judging.
Hogs over 280 pounds will not be sold in the auction. These hogs are only eligible to show in
showmanship.
Purebred and crossbreed show hogs that don’t make weight are eligible to show in breeding classes.
Market animals will be broken down into the categories listed below. Breed to be determined on the scale at weigh
in.
All swine enter Gate 12 and unload at the Pavilion. Any animal found with a communicable health condition
must be removed from the grounds
No canes allowed in the show ring. Show Slappers and similar approved show aids will be allowed.
Feeder pigs are eligible to enter Swine Showmanship.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
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13. No pen space will be provided for hogs entered that are not exhibited at the Fair.
Feeder Animals
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Combined; all breeds judged together.
Animals will be classified by class in accordance with instructions in the local rules. No re-weighs or weight tolerances
will be given.
Awards: Ribbons Only
Divisions
Division 6032 Feeder Pigs
Classes
1. Feeder Pigs, 75 to 130 pounds
2. Feeder Pigs, 131 to 209 pounds
Single Market Swine
Entry Fee: $8.00
Weight: 210-265, Max of 280 pounds
Grade:
Market Ready: U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 hogs of average or greater conformation that are acceptable in leanness, muscularity
and production traits.
Not Market Ready: Will not sell. Any hog of below average conformation including U.S. number 3, U.S. number 4 and utility
grade hogs.
Only Market Ready will sell at auction. The Fair may allow for additional grouping systems within the Market Ready
animals for sale purposes.
Awards:
Champion ............................................................................ Rosette
Reserve Champion .............................................................. Rosette
4-H Supreme Champion Market Hog .................................. Rosette + Product Award
4-H Reserve Supreme Champion Market Hog .................... Rosette
FFA Supreme Champion Market Hog ................................. Rosette + Product Award
FFA Reserve Supreme Champion Market Hog ................... Rosette
Reserve Supreme Champion Market Hog .......................... Rosette
Overall Supreme Champion Market Hog ............................ Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Divisions
Division 6030 Market Hogs 4-H/Grange/ Independent
Division 6031 Market Hogs FFA/Grange/ Independent
Classes
1. Duroc
2. Hampshire
3. Yorkshire
4. All Other Purebred Breeds
5. Crossbred
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Chapter and Club Groups
(Sign up at the conclusion of your show)
Entry Fee: None
Three animals, which have shown as individuals in market classes, owned by members of the same chapter or club, not more
than one animal belonging to an individual.
Awards:
1st thru 5th .......................................................................... Ribbons
Divisions
Division 5135 Chapter and Club Groups
Classes
1. 4-H & Grange
2. FFA
Breeding Swine
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange & Independent Combined
Ages:
Classification
Date of Farrowing
Junior Yearling ..................................... 1/1/12 to 6/30/12
Fall Pig ................................................. 7/1/12 to 12/31/12
January/ February Pig ........................... 1/1/13 to 2/28/13
Awards (Classes 1-4):
1st Place............................................................................... $20
2nd Place ............................................................................. $18
3rd Place .............................................................................. $15
4th Place .............................................................................. $10
5th Place .............................................................................. $8
Champion Boar
Reserve
Champion Boar
Rosette
Champion Female
Rosette
Reserve Champion Female
Rosette
Supreme Champion Boar
Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Supreme Champion Female
Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Divisions
Division 5130 Yorkshire
Division 5131 Duroc
Division 5132 Hampshire
Division 5133 All Other Purebreds
Division 5134 Crossbreds
Boar Classes
1. Fall or January/February Pig
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Female Classes
2. Junior Yearling
3. Fall Pig
4. January/ February Pig
5. Young Herd: 1 Boar and 3 Females, not over Fall age
Groups (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in above classes)
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the overall
Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner of the
Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for the overall
Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master Showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion ................................................................... .Buckle
Divisions
Division 7011 Swine Showmanship
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Swine Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Swine Showmanship
Dairy Goats
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered to our
office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Dairy Goat Show
Friday, May 24, 10:00 a.m. Showmanship (FFA, Grange, Independent, followed by 4-H)
followed by Breeding Show, followed by Nigerian Goat Breeding and Showmanship
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Coke Bottle Milking Contest Saturday, May 25, 7:00 p.m.(must be pre entered)
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Information Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines:
1.
This is an official show sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association. ADGA rules shall govern provided they
do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Division of Fairs and
Expositions of the California State Department of Food & Agriculture. The show order is not
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Animals with a “Certificate of Registry” (Blue Border) issued by the American Dairy Goat Association are eligible.
The American Dairy Goat Association issues registration certificates for purebred animals only.
Animals must have original registration certificate issued by ADGA.
All goats entering fairs require individual identification. All official identification will be kept on the animals. The
official identification may be official USDA individual identification ear tags, premises
ear tags, Scrapie Flock Certification Program ear tags, registration tattoos if accompanied by registration papers, or
other methods approved by the California Department of Food & Agriculture.
The Fair will not accept sheep and goats from Scrapie “non-compliant” flocks, or animals that are Scrapie- positive or
Scrapie suspects, or animals that have been exposed to Scrapie will not show unless they have
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
been evaluated and approved for exhibition by the state Scrapie epidemiologist. .
Fair will not accept goats from Scrapie infected or source flocks, or animals that have been exposed to
Scrapie unless they have been evaluated and approved for exhibition by the state Scrapie epidemiologist.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone..
Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
No nursing kids allowed.
Junior and Senior animals shown are not separately sanctioned.
Tattoos will be checked..
Exhibitor is responsible for all-milking equipment and disposal of milk. No milk may be dumped into drains.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Dairy Goat Classes
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange & Independent Combined
Ages:
Classification
Date of Birth
Junior Kid ........................................................ 3/1/13 and later Intermediate
Kid .................................................................. 2/1/13 to 2/28/13
Senior Kid........................................................ 12/1/12 to 1/31/13
Yearlings, Not in Milk ..................................... 1/1/12 to 11/30/12
Yearlings, Milkers ........................................... 1/1/12 to 11/30/12
Two Years and Under Three............................ 1/1/11 to 12/31/11
Three Years and Under Four .......................... 1/1/10 to 12/31/10
Four Years and Under Five.............................. 1/1/09 to 12/31/09
Five Years and Over ........................................ Prior to 1/1/09
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $10
2nd Place ............................................................................. $8
3rd Place .............................................................................. $6
4th Place .............................................................................. $4
Junior Champion .................................................................Rosette
Reserve Junior Champion....................................................Rosette
Senior Champion .................................................................Rosette
Reserve Senior Champion ...................................................Rosette
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Breed Champions ...............................................................Rosette
Reserve Breed Champion ....................................................Rosette
Supreme Champion .............................................................Banner + Belt Buckle
Reserve Supreme Champion ...............................................Rosette
Divisions
Division 5035 Alpines
Division 5036 La Mancha
Division 5037 Nubians
Division 5038 Toggenburg
Division 5039 All Other Purebred
Division 5040 Grade
Doe Classes
1. Junior Kid
2. Intermediate Kid
3. Senior Kid
4. Yearling, Not in Milk
5. Yearling Milker
6. 2 Years and Under 3
7. 3 Years and Under 4
8. 4 Years and Under 5
9. 5 Years Old and Older
Group Classes
10. Best Three Females; Three females any age; need not be related, but of same breed. One entry per exhibitor
11. Get of Sire; 3 females any age, by same buck
12. Dam/Daughter
Groups (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in the preceding classes)
Chapter and Club Groups
(Sign up at the conclusion of your show)
Entry Fee: None
Three animals that have shown as individuals in dairy classes, owned by members of the same chapter or club, not more than
one animal belonging to an individual.
Awards:
1st thru 5th .......................................................................... Ribbons Only
Divisions
Division 5041 Chapter and Club Groups
Classes
1. 4-H, FFA & Grange- Breeding
2. 4-H & Grange- Market
3. FFA- Market
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
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Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the
overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner
of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for
the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7004 Dairy Goat Showmanship
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Dairy Goat Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Dairy Goat Showmanship
Dairy Goat Fun Show
Entry Fee: None
Division 9502 Dairy Goat Fun Competition
Classes
1. Dairy Goat Parent Showmanship
2. Dairy Goat Costume Contest
3. Dairy Goat Calling Contest
Nigerian Goats
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or
hand delivered to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Nigerian Goat Show
Friday, May 24, following Dairy Goat Show (FFA, Grange, Independent, followed by 4-H)
Nigerian Goat Showmanship Friday, May 24, following Nigerian Goat Show
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Information Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
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Rules & Guidelines
1.
All Nigerian goats must be properly dehorned.
2.
All goats entering fairs require individual identification. All official identification will be kept on the animals. The
official identification may be official USDA individual identification ear tags, premises ear tags, Scrapie Flock
Certification Program ear tags, registration tattoos if accompanied by registration papers, or other methods approved
by the California Department of Food & Agriculture.
Fair will not accept goats from Scrapie infected or source flocks, or animals that have been exposed to Scrapie unless
they have been evaluated and approved for exhibition by the state Scrapie epidemiologist.
Any goat not making weight will be put in the feeder class. Goats registered in the feeder class making
weight by fair will not be put in the market class.
Market checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock office and animal
pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Nigerian Goat
Entry Fee: $8.00
1st Place.............................................................................. $10
2nd Place ............................................................................. $8
3rd Place .............................................................................. $6
4th Place .............................................................................. $4
Champion Senior Doe ....................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Senior Doe............................................ Rosette
Champion Dry Doe.............................................................. Rosette
Reserve Champion Dry Doe ................................................ Rosette
Champion Junior Doe .......................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Junior Doe ............................................ Rosette
Supreme Champion Doe...................................................... Banner + Buckle
Reserve Supreme Champion Doe ........................................ Rosette
Divisions
Division 5060 Nigerian Goat
Senior Does in Milk Classes
Date of Birth
1. 1 Year & Under 2 Years .........................5/26/11 to 5/ 25/12
2. 2 Years & Under 3 Years ........................ 5/26/10 to 5/25/11
3. 3 Years & Under 4 Years ........................ 5/26/09 to 5/ 25/10
4. 4 Years and Over .................................... Prior to 5/26/09
Dry Does Classes
5. 2 Years and Under 3 Years ..................... 5/26/10 to 5/25/11
6. 3 Years and Over .................................... Prior to 5/26/10
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Junior Does Classes
7. Under 6 months old................................. 11/26/12 to 5/25/13
8. 6 months to under 1 year ........................ 5/26/12 to 11/25/12
9. 1 year and under 2 years ......................... 5/26/11 to 5/25/12
Group Classes
10. Dam/Daughter
11. Best 3 Females
Group Classes (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in the preceding classes)
Wethers Classes
12. Under 1 year............................................ 5/26/12 to 5/25/13
13. 1 year and over ........................................ Prior to 5/25/12
Chapter and Club Groups
(Sign up at the conclusion of your show)
Entry Fee: None
Three animals that have shown as individuals in market and breeding classes, owned by members of the same chapter or
club, not more than one animal belonging to an individual.
Awards:
1st thru 5th ............................................................................ Ribbons
Divisions
Division 5061 Chapter and Club Groups
Classes
1. 4-H, FFA & Grange – Breeding
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the
overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the small animal Master Showmanship. The
winner of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will
compete for the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7006 Nigerian Goat Showmanship
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Classes
Youth under 9 years of age see Primary Showmanship
1. 4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
2. 4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
3. 4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4. 4-H Champion Nigerian Showmanship
5. FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Nigerian Showmanship
Fiber Goats
Entry Deadline
Office Fee
Load-in Tack & Straw
Load-in Animals
Exhibitor Check In
Fiber Goat Show
Showmanship
Master Showmanship
Release of Exhibits
Contact
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered to
our office by 5:00 p.m.)
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Wednesday, May 22, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Saturday, May 25, following the Pygmy Goat Showmanship
Thursday, May 23, combined with the Boer/Market/Fiber Goat Showmanship (4-H, Grange &
Independent followed FFA)
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Information
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Registered does must provide an original (no copies) registration certificate prior to showing. Proof of ownership is
the name on the registry certificate; ownership is the name on the registry certificate, unless the new owner presents a
transfer of ownership with the transfer dated less than 90 days prior to the show date, along with the original
registration certificate.
Fiber goat rules and breed standard will apply. All wethers must have certificate of Ancestry provided at check in.
All wethers must be properly castrated with all wounds completely healed or animal will be disqualified.
Original registration papers are required to be in the possession of the owner on the day of the show.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
9.
All goats entering fairs require individual identification. All official identification will be kept on the animals. The
official identification may be official USDA individual identification ear tags, premises ear tags, Scrapie Flock
Certification Program ear tags, registration tattoos if accompanied by registration papers, or other methods approved
by the California Department of Food & Agriculture.
10. Fair will not accept goats from Scrapie infected or source flocks, or animals that have been exposed to Scrapie
unless they have been evaluated and approved for exhibition by the state Scrapie epidemiologist.
11. Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
12. Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Fiber Goat Classes
Entry Fee: $8.00
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1st Place................................................................................ $10
2nd Place ............................................................................. $8
3rd Place .............................................................................. $6
4th Place ............................................................................... $4
Champion Wether................................................................ Rosette
Reserve Champion Wether .................................................. Rosette
Champion Junior Doe .......................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Junior Doe ............................................ Rosette
Champion Senior Doe
Rosette
Reserve Champion Senior Doe............................................ Rosette
Divisions
Division 5050 Fiber Goat
Classes
1. Wethers (any age)
2. Junior Does (born after 1/31/12)
3. Senior Does (born before 1/31/12)
4. Daughter/ Dam
5. Pair of Fiber Goats
Group Classes (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in the preceding classes)
Chapter and Club Groups
(Sign up at the conclusion of your show)
Entry Fee: None
Limit: One entry per chapter or club.
Three animals, that have shown as individuals in breeding classes, owned by members of same chapter or club, not more than
one animal belonging to an individual.
Divisions
Division 5051 Fiber Goat
Classes
1. 4-H & FFA, Grange – Breeding
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the
overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner
of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for
the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master showmanship
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
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Division 7001 Boer/Fiber/Market Goat Showmanship
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Boer/Fiber/Market Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Boer/Fiber/Market Showmanship
Boer Goats
Entry Deadline
Office Fee
Load-in Tack & Straw
Load-in Animals
Exhibitor Check In
Boar Goat Show
Showmanship
Master Showmanship
Junior Livestock Auction
Release of Exhibits
Information Contact
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered to our
office by 5:00 p.m.)
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Wednesday, May 22, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Thursday, May 23, following the Market Goat Show.
Thursday, May 23 Market Goats/Boer Goats & Fiber Goats (4-H, Grange & Independent followed by
FFA) following the Boar Goat Show
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
The Boer Goat show is open to registered and unregistered Boer Goats.
Rules & Guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Registered does must provide an original (not a copy) registration certificate prior to showing. Proof of ownership
is the name on the registry certificate, unless the new owner presents a transfer of ownership with the transfer dated
less than 90 days prior to the show date, along with the original registration certificate.
Boer goat rules and breed standards will apply.
Original registration papers are required to be in the possession of the owner on the day of the show.
This is a doe show, offering 2 classes for junior bucklings less than 6 months of age.
All goats entering fairs require individual identification. All official identification will be kept on the animals. The
official identification may be official USDA individual identification ear tags, premises ear tags, Scrapie Flock
Certification Program ear tags, registration tattoos if accompanied by registration papers, or other methods approved
by the California Department of Food & Agriculture.
Fair will not accept sheep and goats from Scrapie “non-compliant” flocks, or animals that are Scrapie positive or
Scrapie suspects.
Fair will not accept goats from Scrapie infected or source flocks, or animals that have been exposed to
Scrapie unless they have been evaluated and approved for exhibition by the state Scrapie epidemiologist.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone..
Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
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Boer Goat Classes
Entry Fee: $8.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Combined
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $10
2nd Place ............................................................................ $8
3rd Place ............................................................................. $6
4th Place .............................................................................. $4
Champion Junior Doe .......................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Junior Doe ........................................... Rosette
Champion Yearling Doe ..................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Yearling Doe .
Rosette
Champion Senior Doe ......................................................... Rosette
Reserve Champion Senior Doe
Rosette
Champion Buckling ............................................................ Rosette
Reserve Champion Buckling ...............................................Rosette
Best in Show........................................................................ Banner + Belt Buckle
Divisions
Division 5010 Boer Goat
Classes
Classification
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Date of Kidding
Junior 0 to under-3 mo .......................................... 2/27/13 to 5/23/13
Junior 3 to under 6 mo........................................... 11/27/12 to 2/26/13
Junior 6 to under 9 mo .......................................... 8/27/12 to 11/26/12
Junior 9 to under 12 mo......................................... 5/27/12 to 8/26/12
Yearling 12 to under 16 mo................................... 1/27/12 to 5/26/12
Yearling 16 to under 20 mo .................................. 9/ 27/11 to 1/26/12
Yearling 20 to under 24 mo................................... 5/27/11 to 9/26/11
Senior 24 to under 36 mo ...................................... 5/27/10 to 5/26/11
Senior 3 to under 4 yr ............................................ 5/27/09 to 5/26/10
Senior 4yr and over ............................................... 5/26/09 and before
Pair of Doe Boer Goats
Bucklings 0 to <3 mo ............................................ 2/27/13 to 5/26/13
Bucklings 3 to < 6 mo ........................................... 11/27/12 to 2/26/13
Groups (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in preceding classes)
Chapter and Club Groups
Divisions
Division 5011 Chapter and Club Groups
Classes
1.
2.
Class 1 4-H, FFA, Grange – Breeding
Class 2 4-H, FFA, Grange – Market
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Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Boer Goats, Market Goats and Fiber Goat Showmanship will compete together. Each showmanship class will
determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the overall Champion 4-H Junior
showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner of the Senior 4-H
Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for the overall
Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master Showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7001 Market/Boer/Fiber Goat Showmanship
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Boer/Fiber/Market Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Boer/Fiber/Market Showmanship
Pygmy Goats
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand
delivered to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Pygmy Goat Show
Saturday, May 25, 9:00 a.m. Breeding Show followed by
Showmanship (FFA, Grange & Independent followed by 4-H)
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Pygmy Knowledge Bowl
Monday, May 27, 12:00 noon
Pygmy Goat Costume Contest Monday, May 27, following Pygmy Knowledge Bowl
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Information Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
This a sanctioned NPGA show.
All pygmy goats must be properly dehorned.
All wether goats must be properly castrated with all wounds completely healed prior to check-in or animal will be
disqualified.
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4.
All Pygmy Goats must be NPGA registered and provide an original (no copies) NPGA registration certificate prior to
showing. Proof of ownership is the name on the registry certificate, unless the new owner
presents a transfer of ownership with the transfer dated less than 90 days prior to the show date, along with
the original registration certificate. NPGA rules and breed standard will apply.
Original NPGA registration papers are required to be in the possession of the owner on the day of the show.
Nursing kids must be declared for stall space. Notify Livestock Superintendent at time of entry.
Castration sites must be healed and free of signs of inflammation.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
All goats entering fairs require individual identification. All official identification will be kept on the animals. The
official identification may be official USDA individual identification ear tags, premises ear tags, Scrapie Flock
Certification Program ear tags, registration tattoos if accompanied by registration papers, or other methods approved
by the California Department of Food & Agriculture.
Market checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock office and animal
pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Pygmy Goat Classes
Entry Fee: $8.00
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... $10
2nd Place ............................................................................. $8
3rd Place .............................................................................. $6
4th Place ............................................................................... $4
Champion Wether
Rosette
Reserve Champion Wether
Rosette
Champion Junior Doe
Rosette
Reserve Champion Junior Doe
Rosette
Champion Senior Doe
Rosette
Rosette Reserve Champion Doe
Rosette
Best in Show
Banner + Belt Buckle
Divisions
Division 5095 Pygmy Goat
Wether Classes
Date of Kidding
1. Junior Wether (under one year) ............................................5/25/12 or later
2. Intermediate Wethers (one year and under three).................5/26/10 to 5/24/12
3. Wethers (three years and over).............................................5/25/10 or before
Registered Junior Does Classes
4. Junior Doe Kids....................................................................1/26/13 or later
5. Intermediate Doe Kids..........................................................9/26/12 to 1/25/12
6. Senior Doe Kids ...................................................................5/26/12 - 9/25/12
7. Yearling Not in Milk ............................................................5/26/11- 5/25/12
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Registered Senior Does Classes
8. Yearling Milkers ..................................................................5/26/11 to 5/25/12
9. 2 Year Old Doe ....................................................................5/26/10 to 5/25/11
10. 3 Year Old Doe ....................................................................5/26/09 to 5/25/10
11. 4 Year Old Doe and Over.....................................................prior to 5/26/09
12. Daughter/ Dam
Group Classes (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in the preceding classes)
Chapter and Club Groups
(Sign up at the conclusion of your show)
Entry Fee: None
Three animals that have shown as individuals in market and breeding classes, owned by members of the same chapter or
club, not more than one animal belonging to an individual.
Awards:
1st thru 5th ............................................................................ Ribbons Only
Divisions
Division 5096 Chapter and Club Groups
Classes
1. 4-H, FFA & Grange – Breeding
Breeders’ Classes (All owned by one exhibitor and entered as individuals in the preceding classes)
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the overall
Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner of the
Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Small Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for the overall
Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7008 Pygmy Goat Showmanship
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Classes
Youth under 9 years of age see Primary Showmanship
1. 4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
2. 4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
3. 4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4. 4-H Champion Pygmy Goat Showmanship
5. FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Pygmy Goat Showmanship
Pygmy Goat Fun Show
Entry Fee: None
Division 9503 Pygmy Goat Fun Competition
Classes
1. Pygmy Goat Knowledge Bowl
2. Pygmy Costume Contest
Market Goats
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered to
our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Weigh-in
Wednesday, May 22, 12:30 -2:00 p.m.
Goat Show
Thursday, May 23, 10:30 a.m. (4-H, Grange & Independent followed by FFA)
Showmanship
Thursday, May 23, showmanship is combined with Market Goats/Boer Goats & Fiber Goats
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Junior Livestock Auction Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Information Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Goats must be show clipped, at least 60 days old and less than one year still showing milk teeth.
All Market Ready animals will be eligible to sell in the livestock auction.
Goats must be dehorned or horns tipped with blunt ends (flat and have no point) and less than two inches in length.
Castration sites must be healed and free of signs of inflammation.
After weighing, market goats may be divided into three weight lots within 60 to 115 pounds for
convenience in judging.
6.
All goats entering fairs require individual identification. All official identification will be kept on the animals. The
official identification may be official USDA individual identification ear tags, premises ear tags, Scrapie Flock
Certification Program ear tags, registration tattoos if accompanied by registration papers, or other methods approved
by the California Department of Food & Agriculture.
7. Fair will not accept goats from Scrapie infected or source flocks, or animals that have been exposed to Scrapie unless
they have been evaluated and approved for exhibition by the state Scrapie epidemiologist. Market entries must
have Scrapie Tag numbers included on the entry forms. Record both sides of the tag. Sample (CA888233)
8. Any goat not making weight will be put in the feeder class. Goats registered in the feeder class making
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
weight by fair will not be put in the market class.
Market checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock office and animal
pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Market Goat
Entry Fee: $8.00
Grade:
Market Ready: USDA Prime or Choice quality.
Not Market Ready is any market goat of below average conformation. These animals will not sell at auction.
Rules and Guidelines:
1.
2.
Only Market Ready will sell at auction.
After weigh-in market goats will be divided into weight lots with the 60 to 115 pounds limitations. Any Market
Goats not making weight are eligible to show in feeder class. Market Goats less than 60 pounds or more that 115
will not sell at auction. Pay weight on goats is 105 pounds.
Awards:
1st thru 5th ............................................................................ Ribbons
4-H Champion Market Goat ................................................ Rosette + Product Award
4-H Reserve Champion ...................................................... Rosette
FFA Champion .................................................................... Rosette + Product Award
FFA Reserve Champion ...................................................... Rosette
Supreme Champion Market Goat ........................................ Banner + Belt Buckle
Divisions
Division 6005 4-H/ Grange/ Independent Market Goats
Division 6006 FFA/ Grange Independent Market Goats
Division 6007 Feeder Class
Classes
1.
All
Club and Chapter Groups
Divisions
Division 5055 Club Chapter
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4-H & FFA, Grange – Breeding
4-H, Grange – Market
FFA – Market
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
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Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the overall
Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master Showmanship. The winner of the
Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for the
overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7001 Market/Boer/Fiber Goat Showmanship
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Boer/Fiber/Market Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Boer/Fiber/Market Showmanship
Cavy
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or
hand delivered to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Animals
Saturday, May 25, 8:00 a.m. (Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Saturday, May 25, 8:00 a.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Cavy Show
Saturday, May 25, 11:00 a.m.
Cavy Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, following the Cavy Show
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Junior Livestock Auction
Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.
Release of Exhibits
Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Information Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
This is a coop/crate show. There will be no Cavies
allowed on the grounds any day except Saturday
This is a sanctioned youth show that follows the rules, definitions and judging procedures that are prescribed in the latest
edition of the Guide Book and Standard of Perfection for the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., and shall apply to all
district and county fair rabbit shows, providing they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the
Department of Food and Agriculture, or the ARBA, PO Box 5667 Bloomington, IL
61702.
Rules & Guidelines:
1. Age of Exhibitors: Under 19 years old thru the end of the Fair.
2. Exhibitors may enter 6 Cavies per class.
3. All animals must be identified by permanent ear numbers conforming to the entry form upon arrival at the Fair. Any
duplication of ear numbers by one or more exhibitors in the same division must be marked by the Fair for identification
purposes before the judging.
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4. A birth date must be given on the entry form for each animal entered.
5. Cavies will be fed and watered by the individual exhibitors.
6. Padlocks will be allowed, however, all responsibility for feeding, watering and getting the animal to the show table will
be the exhibitor’s responsibility if the exhibitor chooses to use a padlock. No exceptions will be made and the animal will
be marked a no show if not presented at the show table on time.
7. No class will be re-judged.
8. Animals will be shown and judged in the proper division and class for breed, variety, age and sex.
9. Management reserves the right to combine or cancel any divisions or classes with fewer than three entries.
10. No competitive classes are available for youth between 5 and 8 years of age. See Primary Showmanship for primary
exhibition schedule.
11. Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
12. Stalls & Pens must be cleaned no later than 8:00 a.m. daily.
13. Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY exhibitor.
14. Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
15. Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock office
and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Cavy Classes
Entry Fee: $5.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Combined
Please state breed and variety on entry form.
Awards:
(There must be 5 or more in a breed to pay awards)
Best of Breed ....................................................................... $5.00
Best of Breed ....................................................................... Rosette to the top 6 Breeds
Best Opposite Sex................................................................ Rosette
Best in Show........................................................................ Banner + Belt Buckle
Divisions
Division 5015 Abyssinian; All Varieties
Division 5016 Abyssinian Satin; All Varieties
Division 5017 American; All Varieties
Division 5018 American Satin; All Varieties
Division 5019 Coronet; All Varieties
Division 5020 Peruvian; All Varieties
Division 5021 Peruvian Satin; All Varieties
Division 5022 Silkie; All Varieties
Division 5023 Silkie Satin; All Varieties
Division 5024 Teddy; All Varieties
Division 5025 Teddy Satin; All Varieties
Division 5026 Texels; All Varieties
Division 5027 White Crested; All Varieties
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Senior Boar
Intermediate Boar
Junior Boar
Senior Sow
Intermediate Sow
Junior Sow
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
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Rules:
1. Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the
overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the small animal Master Showmanship. The winner
of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will compete for the
overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master Showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place................................................................................ Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th ............................................................................ Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7002 Cavy Showmanship
Classes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Cavy Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Cavy Showmanship
Cavy Fun Show
Entry Fee: None
Division
9501 Cavy Fun Competition
Classes
1. Cavy Parent Showmanship
2. Cavy Costume Contest
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Poultry
Entry Deadline
Office Fee
Health Check
Weigh-in
Market Eggs
Market Egg Show
Market Poultry Shows
Breeding Ducks, Geese,
Turkey Showmanship
Poultry Showmanship.
Breeding Poultry Show
Master Showmanship
Junior Livestock Auction
Release of Exhibits
Information Contact
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered to
our office by 5:00 p.m.)
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. at Poultry Judging Area at Gate 12 Inspection Tent (Late
arrivals will be turned away)
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. at Poultry Judging Area (Gate 12)
Thursday, May 23, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Check-in and delivery to Livestock Barns Poultry area
Thursday, May 23 9:30 a.m. Poultry area
Thursday, May 23, 10:00 a.m. Market Poultry followed by Poultry Showmanship followed by
Poultry breeding (FFA, Grange & Independent followed by 4-H) followed by Turkey Market,
Breeding & Showmanship followed by Ducks, Geese, & Pigeons
Thursday, May 23 following the Turkey show (FFA, Grange & Independent followed by 4-H)
Thursday, May 23 following the Turkey Market show.
Thursday, May 23 following the Poultry Market show
Thursday, May 23, following 4-H Poultry Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules, definitions, and judging procedures, as prescribed in the latest edition of the Official Show Rules and the American
Poultry Association’s Standards of Perfection, shall apply to all district and county fairs provided they do not conflict with any
of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Food and Agriculture.
Rules & Guidelines for All Divisions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Birds will be shown and judged in the proper division and class for breed, variety, age and sex. If no division is
offered, no award may be made.
This show will be judged under the American System of Judging.
Disqualified birds and those absent at the time of judging do not count when computing the number of exhibitors
in a class.
Disqualified birds, or those that lack breed characteristics, as determined by the judge, will not count toward the
minimum number of birds required in competition for award money.
A judge may excuse a bird from competition if it is fatigued, but the bird shall be counted as an entry.
For all divisions of poultry, all birds must be identified upon arrival at the show by numbered leg bands
corresponding with the leg band number on the entry form.
No masking tape or paper leg bands allowed.
No hens with chicks allowed. No exceptions
All land and water fowl must be washed before arriving at the Fair, and must be dry before being checked in.
Poultry Showmanship class groupings is at the discretion of the fair/judge.
All birds must be inspected by the official Poultry Health Inspector. (PHI) No birds will be allowed on the grounds
unless passed by the PHI. Infected birds will be dismissed before entering the Fair Grounds.
Inspection papers must be turned into the office during check in.
Poultry Officials must check out all birds prior to release.
No entry will be allowed to leave early. No exceptions.
Exhibitors are required to feed their own birds and sign up for barn duty.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
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17. Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
18. Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Breeding Poultry
Entry Fee: $5.00
4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent combined except in the Market Classes.
Awards:
Best of Division (minimum 5 birds) .................................... $8.00 + Rosette
Best of Show........................................................................ Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Reserve of Show .................................................................. Rosette
Classes
1. Cock - Male, one year or older “C”
2. Hen - Female, one year or older “H”
3. Cockerel - Male, under one year “K”
4. Pullet - Female, under one year “P” (four months minimum)
*Please list breed and variety on entry form*
Large Poultry
Divisions
5065 American Class
• Buckeye, Chanticleer, Delaware, Dominique, Holland, Java, Jersey Giant, Lamona, New Hampshire, Plymouth
Rock, Rhode Island Red, Rhode Island White, Wyandotte
5066 Asiatic Class
• Brahma, Cochin, Langshan
5067 English Class
• Australorp, Cornish, Dorking, Orpington, Redcaps, Sussex
5068 Mediterranean Class
• Ancona, Andalusian, Catalana, Leghorn, Minorca, Sicilian Buttercup, Spanish
5069 Continental Class
• Barnevelder, Campine, Crevecour, Faverolle, Hamburg, Houdan, Le Fleche, Polish, Welsummer
5070 All Other Standard Breeds
• Ameraucana, Araucana, Aseel, Cubalaya, Frizzle, Malay, Modern Game, Naked Neck, Old English
Game, Phoenix, Shamo, Sultan, Sumatra, Yokohama
Utility, Laying Type
(Judged on condition and laying ability only)
Divisions
5071 All utility type birds Females only
Bantams
Divisions
5072 Modern Games
5073 Old English Games
5074 Single Comb Clean Legged
• Ancona, Andalusian, Australorp, Campine, Catalana, Delaware, Dorking, Dutch, Frizzle, Holland, Japanese,
Java, Jersey Giant, Lakenvelder, Lamona, Leghorn, Minorca, Naked Neck, New Hampshire, Orpington, Phoenix,
Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Spanish, Sussex, Welsummer
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5075 Rosecomb Clean Legged
• Ancona, Antwerp Belgian (D’Anver), Dominique, Dorking, Hamburg, Leghorn, Minorca, Redcap, Rosecomb,
Rhode Island Red, Rhode Island White, Sebright, Wyandotte
5076 All Other Clean Legged Class
• Ameraucana, Araucana, Buckeye, Chantecleer, Cornish, Crevecour, Cubalaya, Houdan, Le Fleche, Malay,
Polish, Shamo, Sicilian Buttercup, Sumatra, Yokohama
5077 Feathered Legged Class
• Belgian Bearded, Booted, Brahma, Cochin, Faverolle, Frizzle Feather Legged, Silkie, Langshans, Sultan
White
Ducks
Classes
1. Drake - Male, one year or older
2. Duck - Female, one year or older
3. Young Drake - Male, under one year
4. Young Duck - Female, under one year (four months minimum)
Divisions
5078 Heavy Weight Class
• Aylesbury, Muscovy, Pekin, Rouen
5079 Medium Weight Class
• Buff, Cayuga, Crested, Swedish
5080 Light Weight Class
• Runner, Campbell, Magpie
5081 Bantam Class
• Call, East India, Mallard
Geese
Classes
1. Gander - Male, one year or older
2. Goose - Female, one year or older
3. Young Gander - Male, under one year
4. Young Goose - Female, under one year (four months minimum)
Divisions
5082 Heavy Weight Class
• African, Embden, Toulouse
5083 Medium Weight Class
• American Buff, Pilgrim Sex-Linked, Saddleback Pomeranian, Sebastopol
5084 Light Weight Class
• Canada, Chinese, Egyptian, Tufted Roman
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Turkey
Classes
1. Tom - Male, one year or older
2. Hen - Female, one year or older
3. Young Tom - Male, under one year
4. Young Hen - Female, under one year (four months minimum)
Divisions
5085 Breeding Turkeys
• Bourbon Red, Bronze, Royal Palm, All other varieties; all turkeys compete in one division
Pigeon
All pigeon will be judged in accordance to the latest standards adopted by the leading specialty clubs in America. Where no
American standards are available, the latest European guidelines will be used.
Classes
1. Cock - Male, one year or older “C”
2. Hen - Female, one year or older “H”
3. Cockerel - Male, under one year “K”
4. Pullet - Female, under one year “P” (four months minimum)
Divisions
5086 Fantail, All varieties
5087 Homer, All varieties
5088 Modena, All varieties
5089 Roller or Tumbler, All varieties
5090 All other breeds
Market Poultry
Entry Fee: $5.00
Market Poultry Rules:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Exhibitors must show their own market poultry with the exception of market eggs; however the exhibitor’s
presence is strongly recommended at the time of egg judging.
Each exhibitor is limited to two (2) market entries.
Exhibitors may sell only one animal, one meat pen or one dozen eggs in the Junior Livestock Auction.
Exhibitors must be capable of handling their own birds at weigh-in and when presenting them to the judge.
All market poultry sold at auction will be sold as Resale. No Custom. Sellers must notify their buyers.
Market checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock office and animal
pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
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Awards:
Champion 4-H Turkey ......................................................... Rosette + Product Award
Reserve Champion 4-H Turkey ........................................... Rosette
Champion FFA Turkey........................................................ Rosette + Product Award
Reserve Champion FFA Turkey .......................................... Rosette
Champion 4-H Meat Pen ..................................................... Rosette + Product Award
Reserve Champion 4-H Meat Pen ....................................... Rosette
Champion FFA Meat Pen .................................................... Rosette + Product Award
Reserve Champion FFA Meat Pen .....................................Rosette
Champion Dozen Eggs ........................................................ Rosette + Product Award
Reserve Champion Dozen Eggs .......................................... Rosette
Supreme Champion Turkey ..................................................Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Supreme Champion Poultry Meat Pen…..............................Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Supreme Champion Dozen Eggs ......................................... Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Market Turkey
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules and Guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Limit two (2) turkeys per exhibitor.
A Market Turkey must be owned 30 consecutive days prior to the opening day of Fair.
Weight is not to be less than 18 pounds
Birds may not be over 22 weeks of age.
All market turkeys sold at auction will be sold as Resale. No Custom. Sellers must notify the buyer.
Divisions
Division 6010 4-H Market Turkey
Division 6011 FFA Market Turkey
Classes
1. Tom
2. Hen
Poultry Meat Pens
Entry Fee $5.00
Rules and Guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Limit two (2) meat pens per exhibitor.
Meat Pens must be owned 30 consecutive days prior to the opening day of Fair.
Chicken Meat Pens must be between 4 ½ and 6 pounds and not over 10 weeks.
All poultry meat pens sold at auction will be sold as Resale. No Custom. Sellers must notify their buyers.
Divisions
Division 6012 4-H Chicken Meat Pen (Pair of Live Meat Birds)
Division 6013 FFA Chicken Meat Pen (Pair of Live Meat Birds)
Classes
1. All
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Eggs
Entry Fee $5.00
Rules and Guidelines:
1. Limit two (2) dozen eggs per exhibitor. Eggs must have been produced by hens owned by the exhibitor.
2. Hens producing Market Egg entries must be owned 60 days prior to the opening day of the Fair. (This is an exception to the 30day ownership rule).
3. Eggs must arrive at the fair in a clean plastic container, wrapped for their protection. Clean plastic egg cartons will be provided
for each entry, exhibitors must put their egg entry in the carton.
4. Eggs will be checked in and judged in the Exhibit Building (C). Eggs will not be returned.
5. Only Market Ready Dozen Eggs will sell in the Junior Livestock Auction.
6. A fresh dozen eggs must be provided for auction.
7. There will be one egg competition, 4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent juniors combined.
8. Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
9. Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY exhibitor.
10. Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
11. Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock office and
animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Divisions
Division 6014 Market Eggs (4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent combined)
Classes
1. Extra Large Minimum 27 oz.
2. Large Minimum 24 oz.
3. Medium Minimum 21 oz.
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for the
overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the small animal Master Showmanship. The
winner of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each Class winner from FFA will
compete for the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will proceed to Master showmanship.
2. All birds used in showmanship must be owned by the exhibitor and entered in the poultry show.
3. Turkey Showmanship competitors will not compete for Master Showmanship. To be considered for Master
Showmanship the competitor must compete in showmanship with a market or breeding chicken.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Poultry Showmanship Champion ................................. Buckle
FFA Poultry Showmanship Champion ................................ Buckle
4-H Turkey Showmanship Champion ................................. Buckle
FFA Turkey Showmanship Champion ................................ Buckle
Divisions
Division 7007 Poultry Showmanship
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Youth under 9 years of age see Primary Showmanship
1. 4-H/Grange/Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
2. 4-H/Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
3. 4-H/Grange/Independent Senior (14 years old and up)
4. 4-H Champion Poultry Showmanship
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
FFA Novice/Greenhand
FFA Senior/ Advanced
FFA Champion Poultry Showmanship
FFA Novice Market Turkey Showmanship
FFA Advanced Market Turkey Showmanship
FFA Champion Turkey Showmanship
4-H Junior Turkey Showmanship
4-H Senior Turkey Showmanship
4-H Champion Turkey Showmanship
Rabbits
Entry Deadline
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered to
our office by 5:00 p.m.)
Office Fee
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Load-in Tack & Straw Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals
Wednesday, May 22, 9:00 a.m. to noon (Gate 12)
Exhibitor Check In
Wednesday, May 22, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all passes, & livestock related needs
Weigh In
Prior to show
Market Rabbit Show
Thursday, May 23, 8:00 a.m., Market Show, followed by Breeding, followed by Showmanship (4-H,
Grange & Independent, followed by FFA). Weigh-in will be done prior to each class.
Rabbit Showmanship
Thursday, May 23, following Breeding Classes
Breeding Rabbit Show Thursday, May 23, following the Market Show
Judging Contest
Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Costume Contest
Saturday, May 25, 2:00 p.m.
Parent Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 3:00 p.m.
Master Showmanship
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Junior Livestock Auction Sunday, May 26, 10:00 a.m.
Rabbit Bowl
Monday, May 27, 4:00 p.m.
Release of Exhibits
Monday, May 27, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Information Contact
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
This is an official ARBA Sanctioned youth show. Rules, definitions and judging procedures are prescribed in the latest edition of
the Guide Book and Standard of Perfection for the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., and shall apply to all district
and county fair rabbit shows, providing they do not conflict with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department
of Food and Agriculture, or the ARBA, PO Box 5667 Bloomington, IL
61702. The 2013 ARBA Convention will be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, October 19th through October 23 rd 2013.
Youth Membership: $12.00 per year. Additional membership fee amounts can be found on the ARBA
website.
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Rules & Guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Age of Exhibitors: Under 19 years old through the end of the Fair.
Exhibitors may enter 2 rabbits per class.
All animals must be identified by permanent ear numbers conforming to the entry form upon arrival at the Fair. Any
duplication of ear numbers by one or more exhibitors in the same division must be marked by the Fair for
identification purposes before the judging.
A birth date must be given on the entry form for each animal entered.
All animals entered in the fur class must be entered in the animal’s regular class as well.
Rabbits will be fed and watered by the exhibitors.
Padlocks will be allowed, however, all responsibility for feeding, watering and getting the animal to the show table
will be the exhibitor’s responsibility if the exhibitor chooses to use a padlock. No exceptions will be made and the
animal will be marked a no show if not presented at the show table on time.
No class will be re-judged.
Animals will be shown and judged in the proper division and class for breed, variety, age and sex.
Market exhibitors must complete a “Certification of Animal Medication” at check-in.
Exhibitors must indicate on the entry form whether they are entering a breeding animal or a market meat pen or
single fryer entry.
Classes will be combined as determined by entries.
All market entries sold in auction will be sold as Resale. No Custom.
Parking Tickets will be issued for all unattended vehicles or if a vehicle is parked in a NO PARKING zone.
Barns are to be kept clean at all times including main isle ways. Barn sweeping is the responsibility of EVERY
exhibitor.
Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Premium and or markets checks will only be awarded to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock
office and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the fair and once all buyers have paid.
Breeding Rabbit
Entry Fee: $5.00
Awards:
Best of Breed ....................................................................... Rosette to the top 15 Breeds + $5.00
(There must be ten or more in a Breed to pay awards)
Best Opposite Sex................................................................ Rosette
Reserve in Show .................................................................. Rosette
Best in Show........................................................................ Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Classes
1. Senior Buck
2. Intermediate Buck
3. Junior Buck
4. Senior Doe
5. Intermediate Doe
6. Junior Doe
7. White Breed Fur
8. Colored Breed Fur
*Please list breed and variety on entry form*
Heavy Weight Breeds Class
Identification: Heavyweight
Breeds
• Senior over 8 months
• Intermediate over 6 months and under 8 months
• Junior under 6 months
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Division-5400
HEAVYWEIGHTS
JUNIOR
Division
BREED/VARIETY
5401
American, Blue
5402
5403
5404
American, White
American, Fur
Angora, Giant, White
5405
5406
5407
Beveren, Black
Beveren, Blue
Beveren, White
5408
5409
5410
Beveren, Fur
Californian
Champagne D’Argent
5411
5412
5413
Checkered Giant, Black
Checkered Giant, Blue
Checkered Giant, Fur
5414
5415
5416
Chinchilla, American
Chinchilla, Giant
Chinchilla, Fur
5417
5418
Cinnamon
Creme D’Argent
5419
5420
English Lop, Broken
English Lop, Solid
5438
5439
New Zealand, Fur
Palomino, Golden
5421
5422
5423
English Lop, Fur
Flemish Giant, Black
Flemish Giant, Blue
5440
5441
5442
Palomino, Lynx
Palomino, Fur
Satin, Black
5424
5425
5426
Flemish Giant, Fawn
Flemish Giant, Lgt Gray
Flemish Giant, Sandy
5443
5444
5445
Satin, Blue
Satin, Broken
Satin, Californian
5427
5428
5429
Flemish Giant, Steel Gray
Flemish Giant, White
Flemish Giant, Fur
5446
5447
5448
Satin, Chinchilla
Satin, Chocolate
Satin, Copper
5430
5431
5432
French Lop, Broken
French Lop, Solid
French Lop, Fur
5449
5450
5451
Satin, Otter
Satin, Red
Satin, Siamese
5433
5434
5435
Hotot
New Zealand, Broken
New Zealand, Black
5452
5453
5454
Satin, White
Satin, Fur
Silver Fox, Black
5436
5437
New Zealand, Red
New Zealand, White
5494
5495
5496
5497
5498
5499
5500
5501
5502
5503
5504
5505
5506
5507
5508
5509
5510
5511
5512
5513
5514
Havana, Blue
Havana, Broken
Havana, Chocolate
Havana, Fur
Himalayan, Black
Himalayan, Blue
Himalayan, Chocolate
Himalayan, Lilac
Himalayan, Fur
Holland Lop, Broken
Holland Lop, Solid
Holland Lop, Fur
Jersey Wooly, Agouti
Jersey Wooly, AOV
Jersey Wooly, Broken
Jersey Wooly, Self
Jersey Wooly, Shaded
Jersey Wooly, Tan Pattern
Jersey Wooly, Wool
Lilac
Mini Lop, Broken
Lightweight Breeds
Class Identification:
Lightweight Breeds
• Senior over 6 months
• Junior under 6 months
Division-5400
LIGHTWEIGHTS
JUNIOR
Division
5455
5456
5457
5458
5459
5460
5461
5462
5463
5464
5465
5466
5467
5468
5469
5470
5471
5472
BREED/VARIETY
American Fuzzy Lop, Broken
American Fuzzy Lop, Solid
American Fuzzy Lop, Wool
American Sable
Belgian Hare
Britannia Petite, Black
Britannia Petite, Black Otter
Britannia Petite, Chestnut
Britannia Petite, Sbl Marten
Britannia Petite, White
Britannia Petite, Fur
Chinchilla (Standard)
Dutch, Black
Dutch, Blue
Dutch, Chocolate
Dutch, Gray Brown
Dutch, Steel
Dutch, Tortoise
5473
5474
5475
5476
5477
5478
5479
5480
5481
5482
5483
5484
5485
5486
5487
5488
5489
5490
5491
5492
5493
Dutch, Fur
Dwarf Hotot
English Angora, Colored
English Angora, White
English Angora, Wool
English Spot, Black
English Spot, Blue
English Spot, Chocolate
English Spot, Gold
English Spot, Gray
English Spot, Lilac
English Spot, Tortoise
English Spot, Fur
Florida White
French Angora, Colored
French Angora, White
French Angora, Wool
Harlequin, Japanese
Harlequin, Magpie
Harlequin Fur
Havana, Black
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5515
5516
5517
5518
5519
5520
5521
5522
5523
5524
5525
5526
5527
5528
5529
5530
5531
5532
5533
5534
5535
5536
5537
5538
5539
5540
5541
5542
5543
544
5545
Mini Lop, Solid
Mini Lop, Fur
Mini Rex, Black
Mini Rex, Blue
Mini Rex, Broken
Mini Rex, Castor
Mini Rex, Chinchilla
Mini Rex, Chocolate
Mini Rex, Himalayan
Mini Rex, Lilac
Mini Rex, Lynx
Mini Rex, Opal
Mini Rex, Otter
Mini Rex, Red
Mini Rex, Sable Point
Mini Rex, Seal
Mini Rex, Silver Marten
Mini Rex, Tortoise
Mini Rex, RE White
Mini Rex, BE White
Mini Rex, Fur
Mini Satin, Black
Mini Satin, Chinchilla
Mini Satin, Chocolate
Mini Satin, Opal
Mini Satin, Otter
Mini Satin, Red
Mini Satin, Siamese
Mini Satin, Tortoise
Mini Satin, White
Mini Satin, Fur
5549
5550
5555
5552
5553
5554
5555
5556
5557
5558
5559
5560
5561
5562
5563
5564
5565
5566
5567
5568
5569
5570
5571
5572
5573
5574
NETHERLAND DWARF
Black
Blue
Blue Eye White
Blue Tort
Broken
Chestnut
Chinchilla
Chocolate
Fawn
Himalayan
Lilac
Lynx
Opal
Orange
Otter
Ruby Eye White
Sable Marten
Sable Point
Siamese Sable
Siamese Smoke Pearl
Silver Marten
Smoke Pearl Marten
Squirrel
Steel
Tan
Tortoise Shell
5575
5576
5577
5578
5579
5580
5581
5582
5583
5584
5585
5586
5587
5588
5589
5590
5591
5592
5593
5594
5595
5596
5597
5598
5599
5600
5601
5602
5603
5604
5605
5606
5607
5608
5609
5610
5611
5612
5613
5614
5615
5616
5617
5618
5619
5620
Netherland Dwarf, Fur
Polish, Black
Polish, Blue
Polish, Blue Eye White
Polish, Broken
Polish, Chocolate
Polish, Ruby Eye White
Polish, Fur
Rex, Amber
Rex, Black
Rex, Black Otter
Rex, Blue
Rex, Broken
Rex, Californian
Rex, Castor
Rex, Chinchilla
Rex, Chocolate
Rex, Lilac
Rex, Lynx
Rex, Opal
Rex, Red
Rex, Sable
Rex, Seal
Rex, White
Rex, Fur
Rhinelander, Black
Rhinelander, Blue
Satin Angora, Colored
Satin Angora, White
Satin Angora, Wool
Silver Marten, Black
Silver Marten, Blue
Silver Marten, Chocolate
Silver Marten, Sable
Silver Marten, Fur
Silver, Black
Silver, Brown
Silver, Fawn
Silver, Fur
Tan, Black
Tan, Blue
Tan, Chocolate
Tan, Lilac
Tan, Fur
Thrianta
Non-recognized
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Market Rabbit
Entry Fee: $5.00
1. Rabbits must be owned for a minimum of 30 days.
2. Age not more than 70 days old.
3. Weigh between 3 and 5 pounds each.
4. Meat pens must be purebred of the same breed and variety, but not necessarily from the same litter.
5. Market rabbits shall not be entered in any other class.
6. Market Rabbit Champions must sell.
7. All market rabbits sold in auction will be sold as Resale. No Custom.
Awards:
Champion Meat Pen ............................................................ Rosette + Banner + Product Award
Reserve Champion Meat Pen .............................................. Rosette
Champion Single Fryer........................................................ Rosette + Banner + Product Award
Reserve Champion Single Fryer .......................................... Rosette
Supreme Champion Meat Rabbit........................................ Rosette + Banner + Belt Buckle
Divisions
Division 6020 4-H Independent/Grange Market Rabbits
Division 6021 FFA Independent/Grange Market Rabbits
Classes
1. Meat Pen
2. Single Fryer
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete for
the overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the small animal Master
Showmanship. The winner of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Small Showmanship. Each Class
winner from FFA will compete for the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA showman will
proceed to Master Showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
Divisions
Division 7009 Rabbit Showmanship
Classes
Youth under 9 years of age see Primary Showmanship
1. 4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
2. 4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
3. 4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4. 4-H Champion Rabbit Showmanship
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5.
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7.
FFA Champion Rabbit Showmanship
Rabbit Fun Show
Entry Fee: None
Division 9504 Rabbit Fun Competition
Classes
1. Rabbit Judging Contest
2. Rabbit Parent Showmanship
3. Rabbit Costume Contest
Dog Show
Entry Deadline
Office Fee
Check-in
Dog Show
Location
Master Showmanship
Release of Exhibits
Information Contact
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand
delivered to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Friday, May 24, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, May 24, 9:30 a.m.
L4 Grassy Area Livestock
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
Following Dog Show
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Dog Care and Training Department Obedience
Entry Fee: $5.00
1. Dogs (pure or mixed breed) must have been trained at the level in which they are competing solely by the
exhibitor.
2. Entry must include sex, breed and name of dog.
3. Equipment allowed: a choke collar of either chain or nylon in a size appropriate to the dog. Bait of any kind
or pinch collars will not be allowed in the obedience ring. In the sub-novice classes, a 6-foot long leash of
leather or nylon is required. In other classes, on-lead work can be performed on a shorter lead.
4. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two dogs in this division. No exhibitor may enter more than one dog
in any given class, and no dog may enter more than two classes. Note that several classes preclude a dog
being entered in any other class (except in the “Team” class)
5. Exhibitors who are members of an organization (4-H, Grange, etc.) must wear the official organization’s
uniform. Independent exhibitors are expected to dress as if they were showing their dog(s) in an AKC
show.
6. Bitches in season may not compete. Uncontrolled or aggressive dogs will be excused from the grounds.
The show chairperson shall have the final determination if there is a question.
7. Any dog that is not entered in this show will not be allowed on the fairgrounds.
8. Judging and scoring will be according to the American Kennel Club Regulations.
9. Dogs entered in this show are not allowed in the livestock barns. Show dogs may be kept in a supervised
kennel before and after their show. Exhibitors will be responsible for “cleaning up” after their animals.
10. Dogs may only be in show area during classes and are not allowed on the general fairgrounds for any
reason. Dogs must be on a leash at all times except when showing.
11. Fair management reserves the right to combine or cancel any classes that have three or fewer entries.
Awards:
Ribbons Only
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Divisions
Division 5045 Obedience
Classes
1. Sub Novice A: Open to 1st year dogs and 1st year handlers with no training prior to the current year that
have never received a qualifying score* in a Novice Class at any competition. Dogs and handlers in this
class are not eligible for any other obedience class at this fair. Exercises are all on lead, and include heel
with figure 8, stand, recall, long sit (1 minute), and long down (3 minutes.)
2. Sub Novice B: Open to dogs and or handlers with more than one year of training that have never received a
qualifying score* in a Novice Class at any competition. Dogs that have earned a Blue Award at a prior
District Fair in any Sub Novice Class may not enter in this class. Dogs in this class may not enter any other
obedience class at this fair. Exercises are same as Sub Novice A.
3. Novice A: Open to dogs that have not completed a C.D. title nor have they ever received a qualifying
score* in a Graduate Novice Class at any competition. Dogs that have received a Blue Award in Novice
class at a prior District Fair or State Fair may not enter this class. Exercises are as described in the
American Kennel Club Obedience Regulations.
4. Novice B: Open to all dogs that have not completed a C.D. title nor have they ever received a qualifying
score in a Graduate Novice Class at any competition. Dogs must have at least one Blue Award but less than
three Blue Awards in Novice Class at any competition. Dogs with three or more Blue Awards in Novice
Class in any competition may not enter this class. Exercises are as described in the American Kennel Club
Obedience Regulations.
5. Graduate Novice: Open to all dogs who have not received a qualifying score* in an Open Obedience Class
at any competition and have not received a Blue Award in Graduate Novice Obedience at a prior District
Fair or State Fair. Exercises are as described in the American Kennel Club Obedience Regulations.
6. Open: Open to all dogs. Exercises are as described in the American Kennel Club Obedience Regulations.
7. Utility: Open to all dogs. Exercises are as described in the American Kennel Club Obedience
Regulations.
8. Team: Open to teams of four dogs & four handlers (five may be entered, with one designated as alternate.)
All four or five are to be listed on single, separate entry forms. Exercises and Judging are as described in
the American Kennel Club Obedience Regulations. There is no fee for the alternate.
9. Beginner Novice: Exercises done in beginner novice: heel on leash, figure eight, sit for exam, sit stay,
recall. The sit stay has the handler walk around the ring. The recall is an off-leash recall (25 ft. away in
ring) but the dog just comes in, no “Finish”.
*A Qualifying Score is defined as a score of 170 or better out of a possible 200 with half of the available points in
each exercise according to the American Kennel Club Obedience Regulations.
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete
for the overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the small animal Master
Showmanship. The winner of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each
Class winner from FFA will compete for the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA
showman will proceed to Master showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle
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Divisions
Division 7005 Dog Showmanship
All dogs entered in Showmanship must also be entered in an obedience class. One entry per exhibitor. Use
exhibitor age as of January 1st, 2013, to determine appropriate class.
Classes
Youth under 9 years of age see Primary Showmanship
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Junior Novice (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/Independent Junior (9-13 years old)
4-H/ Grange/ Independent Senior (14 years and up)
4-H Champion Dog Showmanship
FFA Novice/ Greenhand
6. FFA Advanced
7. FFA Champion Dog Showmanship
Primary Showmanship
Entry Deadline
Entry Fee
Office Fee
Health Check/Load-in
Primary Showmanship
Show Order & Times
Release of Exhibits
Information Contact
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered
to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
$5.00/ animal
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Monday, May 27, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (see rules for specifics) thru
Gate D, in the handicap parking by the Cal Expo Race Track
Monday, May 27, 10:00 a.m.
Cavies
10:00 a.m.
Poultry Area
Dogs
11:00 a.m.
grass area by livestock
Poultry
Noon
Poultry Area
Rabbits
1:00 p.m.
Rabbit Area
Pygmy Goats 2:00 p.m.
Goat Ring
Nigerian Goats 3:00 p.m.
Goat Ring
Monday, May 27, at 6:00 p.m.
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Rules & Guidelines:
1. Primary is for exhibitors from 5 to 9 years of age.
2. Primary Showmanship is a carry on show.
3. All Primary Showmanship animals must enter the grounds through Gate D and must be in a carrier, crate
or on leash. Birds and goats will be required to pass through the inspection station just inside the gate.
Look for the tent in the handicap parking by the race track.
4. All Primary Showmanship animals must remain on grounds until load out time of 6:00 p. m
5. Proof of ownership is not required. Exhibitors may use animals already entered in the livestock show.
6. Primary showman can enter only in the Primary division.
Awards:
Primary Showmanship is intended as an experiential opportunity. Exhibitors will not be placed. All exhibitors will
receive participation ribbons.
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Poultry:
1. All birds must be inspected by the official Poultry Health Inspector. (PHI) No birds will be allowed on the
grounds unless passed by the PHI. Infected birds will be dismissed before entering the Fair Grounds.
Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf Goats:
1. All Pygmy Goats and Nigerian Dwarf Goats must be properly dehorned.
2. All wether goats must be properly castrated with all wounds completely healed prior to check-in or animal
will be disqualified.
3. All Goats must be registered and provide an original registration certificate at time of check in. Papers are
checked to certify that goats are Scrapie free.
Rabbits:
1. All animals must be clean and free from any vermin or communicable diseases.
Cavies:
1. All animals must be clean and free from any vermin or communicable diseases.
Dogs:
1. Primary dog showmanship will take place with the scheduled dog show. See dog show rules for dates and
times of show.
Divisions
Division 7015
Classes
1. Cavies
2. Dogs
3. Poultry
4. Rabbits
Divisions
Division 7016
Classes
1. Pygmy Goats
2. Nigerian Dwarf Goats
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Junior Horse Show Warm-Up
Entry Deadline
Drug Fee
Stall Fee
Warm-Up Show Entry
Office Fee
Load-In Tack & Straw
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand
delivered to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
$5.00/ horse
$40.00/horse
$1.00/class (Entry fees are non-refundable)
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Tuesday, May 21 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (No Animals)
Load-In
Wednesday, May 22 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or Friday, May 24 7:00 p.m.to
10:00 p.m. (Use Gate 12)
Check-In
Show Dates
Will be available during all animal load-in times. Exhibitors must check with
the Horse Show Manager no later than 10:00 p.m. on Friday May 24 in order
to be eligible to compete.
Warm-Up Western Thursday May 23, 9 a.m. (see below)
Warm-Up English, Friday May 24, 9 a.m.
Warm-Up Gymkhana Friday May 24, following the English Warm-Up
Warm-Up Horse Show
The warm-up horse show is intended to give the Junior Horse Show Exhibitors the opportunity to gain in-arena
experience in the events they will be competing in during the actual show.
1. The warm-up horse show will not be judged or placed.
2. No prizes will be given for any of the classes held.
3. Class entry fees are $1.00 per class. Rail classes may only be entered one time each, but individual classes may be
entered multiple times for a fee of $1.00 for each go.
4. Trail and Jumping warm-ups will be given 3 minutes on the course and exhibitors may work the course at their
discretion.
5. Exhibitors must follow the directions of the announcer at all times. Although this is for practice, riders must all be
going at the same gait and in the same direction of traffic.
6. Exhibitors may enter prior to the Fair or at the Horse Show Office the day of the event. If entering on the day of, an
open check must be on file with the Horse Show Office.
7. For the safety of all exhibitors, Horse Show Management reserves the right to limit participation. Any riders that
pose a safety concern to themselves or others may be asked to stop participation in that event.
8. Classes may be split or combined based of the number of entries.
9. Sign-ups for individual events will be taken at the back gate. Riders will work on a first come, first served basis.
Riders may not be signed up for more than two go’s at any one time.
9. Exhibitors may receive coaching from trainers, parents and leaders from the rail. This coaching must not interfere
with the learning or practice of other exhibitors. If this coaching is deemed to be too harsh or extreme, said coach may
be asked to refrain from guidance.
10. Exhibitors are not required to be in show attire, however, boots must be worn at all times and helmets must be worn
while mounted.
11. Exhibitors competing in the Walk-Jog division during the Junior Horse Show may not lope in any Warm-Up class.
Division 8002
Warm-Up Western Thursday May, 23, 9 a.m.
1. Showmanship Western
2. Walk/Jog Western Bareback Equitation
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3. Walk/Jog/Lope Western Bareback Equitation
4. Walk/Jog Western Pleasure
5. Walk/Jog/Lope Western Pleasure
6. Walk/Jog Western Equitation
7. Walk/Jog/Lope Western Equitation
8. Western Horsemanship
9. Reining
10. Trail
Warm-Up English Friday May, 24, 9 a.m.
11. Showmanship English
12. Walk/Trot English Bareback Equitation
13. Walk/Trot/Canter English Bareback Equitation
14. Walk/Trot English Pleasure
15. Walk/Trot/Canter English Pleasure
16. Walk/Trot English Equitation
17. Walk/Trot/Canter English Equitation
18. Hunt Seat Equitation
19. Over Fences Warm-Up 18”
20. Over Fences Warm-Up 2’-2’3”
Warm-Up Gymkhana Friday May 24, following the English Warm-Up
21. Single Stake
22. CA Pole Bending
23. Cloverleaf Barrels
24. Quad-Rangle
Junior Horse Show
Entry Deadline
Entry Fee
Drug Fee
Stall Fee
Warm-Up Show Entry
Office Fee
Load-In Tack & Straw
Friday, April 19 (Entry forms must be postmarked on or before this date or hand delivered
to our office by 5:00 p.m.)
$10.00/class (Entry fees are non-refundable)
$5.00/ horse
$40.00/horse
$1.00/class (Entry fees are non-refundable)
$5/exhibitor online or $10/exhibitor if mailed or hand delivered
Tuesday, May 21 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (No Animals)
Load-In
Gate 12)
Wednesday, May 22 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or Friday, May 24 7:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m. (Use
Check-In
Will be available during all animal load-in times. Exhibitors must check with the Horse
Show Manager no later than 10:00 p.m. on Friday May 24 in order to be eligible to
compete.
Saturday, May 25 8:00 a.m. Western & English Showmanship, Halter & Western Classes
Sunday, May 26 8:00 a.m. English Classes
Monday, May 27 8:00 a.m. Gymkhana
Saturday, May 25 1:00 p.m.
Cavalcade Arena
(916) 263-2975 or www.sacfair.com
Show Dates
Master Showmanship
Location of Show
Information Contact
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Open to 4-H, FFA, Grange, and Independent Juniors from all California Counties
Rules and Information:
1. Stalls are available to exhibitors for $40/horse.
2. Exhibitors are required to haul in during the designated Load-In times and once the animal has arrived on
the grounds it is required to stay until the completion of the Fair.
3. Sacramento County exhibitors must haul in on Wednesday only.
4. No animals can be brought onto the grounds after 10:00 p.m. Friday, May 24.
5. The Sacramento County Fair is a qualifying show for the California State Fair, however, not all classes
offered at the Sacramento County Fair are held at the California State Fair. Therefore, only those classes
meeting the State Fair requirements will be qualifying.
6. Fair Management reserves the right to limit entries, cancel any division or class, or combine divisions and
classes in which the entries are insufficient.
7. All horses must be owned or leased by an exhibitor a minimum of 120 days prior to the show.
8. A Declaration of Ownership must be filed along with the Fair entries and is a declaration that a horse has
been owned or leased by the exhibitor for the required 120 days prior to the Horse Show. Entries that do not
include the Ownership Statement will not be accepted. If the entries are sent in online, your signature is
assumed, however, both the Youth Exhibitor and their parent or legal guardian as well as their leader or
advisor must sign the document upon check in at the Horse Show office. Any entries being hand delivered
or mailed must include an original signature by the Youth Exhibitor and their parent or legal guardian as
well as their leader or advisor.
9. Class divisions are determined by an exhibitor’s age as of January 1, 2013. Junior Division entries must
be 9 to 13 years of age and Senior Division entries must be 14 to 18 years of age.
10. Each 4-H or FFA exhibitor must have his/her horse project signed up with a 4-H or FFA leader.
11. Showmanship is required for all exhibitors. If you do not compete in your designated showmanship
division you will not be allowed to compete in any additional classes.
12. In order to encourage participation, the Sacramento County Fair is allowing leased as well as owned
animals to compete in Halter classes.
13. If a horse is being shown in a registered halter class, the original (not copied) registration forms must be
provided upon check in.
14. The 2013 State Rules for California Fairs will be followed. These rules are available at our website
www.SacFair.com or by calling our office at (916)263-2975.
15. Horses may not be ridden within the parking areas. They must be ridden only in designated warm up
areas or arenas.
16. No riding with lead ropes and halters at any time. Exhibitors must wear boots when riding or handling
horse/pony. No “riding style” tennis shoes permitted.
17. No lunging except inside the arena or warm up areas.
18. Dogs are not allowed on fairgrounds.
19. No bareback jumping allowed.
20. Each exhibitor must arrive with an adult responsible for supervision.
21. At the discretion of the Horse Show Manager, all non-pattern riding classes with more than 25 entries
will be split and separate awards will be presented.
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Exhibitor Responsibilities:
1. All exhibitors, parents and leaders are expected to abide by the Sacramento County Fair’s Code of
Practice. It is expected that while on the Fairgrounds all rules will be followed and that exhibitors,
parents and leaders will conduct themselves in a professional manner. There will be zero tolerance for
any exhibitor, parent or leader that misrepresents the animals being showing in any way.
2. Exhibitors must fall into one of the following performance levels:
• Junior 4-H: Exhibitors are 13 years of age and under as of January 1, 2013
• Senior 4-H: Exhibitors are 14 years of age and older as of January 1, 2013
• FFA/ Independent: Exhibitors are 18 years of age and under as of January 1, 2013
• Pony: 14.2 hands and under and exhibitors are 18 years of age and under as of January 1, 2013
• Walk/Trot: Exhibitors are 18 years of age and under as of January 1, 2013
3. Junior exhibitors must groom and care for their animal(s) when at the fair. They shall refrain from
accepting active assistance from adults and non-exhibiting youth unless the junior exhibitor is actively
engaged and the assistance is only for instruction.
4. While utilizing a stall on the fairgrounds, it is encouraged, but not required that exhibitors decorate the
stalls. Those choosing to decorate must decorate with materials that are educational and related to the fair’s
theme.
5. Stalls must be bedded in straw and all straw and manure must be disposed of in the designated dumping
areas.
6. Exhibitors wishing to bed their stalls with shavings must have a vet’s note on file with the horse show
office. Those exhibitors must also have a credit card on file with the Fair Office and a $25 fee will be
charge if any shavings are left in the stall or alley way.
7. No dumpster will be provided for disposing of shavings and shavings are not to be dumped in ANY
trash can or dumpster on the fairgrounds. If it is determined that an exhibitor has dumped shavings on the
grounds they will be charged the $25 fee. This is at the discretion of the Horse Show Manager.
8. All stalls must be completely stripped and cleaned out and straw and manure must be placed in the
alley way for removal. This cannot be done prior to 3p.m., Monday, May 27, but the Horse Show Manager
will determine the exact time.
9. No parents, trainers or other non-exhibitors are permitted to ride and/or handle project horses, unless there
is a safety emergency at which time an adult may provide assistance.
10. The exhibitor must show his/her own animal in all classes.
11. Animal insurance fees only cover the exhibitor of that animal, and therefore, under no circumstances
may an exhibitor or an adult ride another exhibitor’s horse or pony on the fairgrounds unless there is a
separate insurance certificate on file with the Fair Office valued at a no less than $1,000,000.
12. An exhibitor may not receive professional help in any capacity at any time on the fairgrounds once the
official Junior Horse Show has begun. This includes riding lessons and/or coaching from inside or outside
the arena and while in the barn areas.
The official start time of the Junior Horse Show is deemed as 10:00 p.m. Friday May 24.
13. Adults and trainers are not allowed to ride an exhibitor’s horse at anytime on the Fairgrounds. However,
lessons and instruction are permitted prior to the start of the show.
14. There are no circumstances where a horse should require excessive discipline, abuse, or punishment. If a
horse does become a danger to people or other animals, it may be removed from the activity for the safety of
all riders and horses.
15. Each exhibitor and horse combination may enter only one age or performance level, i.e. Senior, Junior,
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Pony, Walk/Trot. No cross entering of divisions. Each horse may only be ridden by one rider. Horse and
rider combinations entered in the Walk/Trot division may not be entered in any other division.
16. Performance classes will be judged according to United States Equestrian Foundation (USEF) rules.
Gymkhana classes will be judged according to the California Gymkhana Association rule book. Both of
these rule books can be found online.
17. All exhibitors are expected to attend the Exhibitor Awards Ceremony to be held Monday, May 27 at 3
p.m. at the Main Stage. Exhibitors must wear full whites.
Equipment and Attire:
1. Safety Helmets: Helmet Rule (based on California 4-H Equestrian Helmet Policy) effective July 1, 1994all youth participating in any 4-H equestrian activity, regardless of riding seat, shall wear a properly fitted
equestrian helmet that meets ASTM/SEI approval with secured chin harness properly fastened at all times
when mounted on an equine or in a vehicle being pulled by one or more equines.
2. Exhibitors must have their helmets checked and approved when they check in for the horse show.
3. Tack: Horses must be shown in an approved western bit (including snaffle or bosal hackamore) in all
western performance classes. No mechanical hackamores, pencil bosals, tie-downs or draw reins allowed.
Approved English bits must be used in English performance classes. Running or standing martingales are
not permitted in Hunter Hack or flat English classes but may be used in jumping classes. Boots and
bandages are not permitted except in reining pattern, jumpers and gymkhana classes. Equipment must be all
western or all English, not mixed. Use of silver equipment and/or appointments is not to count over clean
working tack.
4. Attire: In all performance classes helmets, long sleeved shirts or jackets and boots are required. Do not
mix western and English attire.
A. Western: required attire must include a long sleeve shirt or jacket, pants, western boots, and
ASTM/SEI safety helmets. If button collar shirts are worn, ties, scarves, and pins are optional.
Gloves may be worn. Vests may be worn over long sleeved shirts. Boots must have heels to allow
for safety in positioning in stirrups.
B. English: required English attire must include a long sleeved shirt, and breeches with ASTM/SEI
approved safety helmet. Hunt coats are optional. Short sleeved or sleeveless shirts may only be worn
if a hunt coat is worn. Jodhpurs are permitted on exhibitors 9 or 10 years of age. Boots must have
heel for safety of positioning in stirrups.
C. Showmanship:
• 4-H exhibitors must wear long sleeved white shirts, 4-H tie or scarf, white, blue, or black
pants, boots, belt, and 4-H hat (green for juniors, white for seniors). An ASTM/SEI
approved safety helmet or white or off-white straw hat. Pants are to be worn outside of
boots.
• FFA exhibitors must wear white or off white pants or blue jeans, white shirt or blouse,
official FFA blue necktie or scarf, and boots. Official FFA jacket is optional. An ASTM/SEI
approved safety helmet or white or off-white straw hat. Pants are to be worn outside of
boots.
• Independent exhibitors must wear show whites including a white long sleeved shirt, white
pants, belt, and boots.
• English exhibitors should wear English clothes as noted above.
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Division 8003 Horse/ Pony Showmanship (Residents only)
8004 Horse/ Pony Showmanship (Out of County)
Showmanship
Entry Fee: $5.00
Rules:
1.
Each showmanship class will determine one winner. Each class winner from the Junior 4-H will compete
for the overall Champion 4-H Junior showman. The winner will proceed to the large animal Master
Showmanship. The winner of the Senior 4-H Showmanship will proceed to Master Showmanship. Each
Class winner from FFA will compete for the overall Champion FFA showman. The Champion FFA
showman will proceed to Master showmanship.
Awards:
1st Place............................................................................... Product Award
2nd Place ............................................................................. Product Award
3rd Place .............................................................................. Product Award
1st thru 8th .......................................................................... Ribbons
4-H Champion ..................................................................... Buckle (Sacramento Resident Classes only)
FFA Champion .................................................................... Buckle (Sacramento Resident Classes only)
** Top 3 winners from each 4-H Junior and Senior classes and FFA/Grange/Independent Advanced classes**
Western & English Showmanship to be held Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m.- Sacramento County Resident Classes
1. Western & English Showmanship 4-H Novice (Under 18 Years old)
2. Western & English Showmanship 4-H Junior (9-13 Years Old)
3. Western & English Showmanship 4-H Senior (14 Years and Up)
4. Western & English Showmanship FFA/Grange/Independent Novice/Greenhand
5. Western & English Showmanship FFA/Grange/Independent Advanced
All Other California County Residents
6. Western & English Showmanship 4-H Novice (Under 18 Years old)
7. Western & English Showmanship 4-H Junior (9-13 Years Old)
8. Western & English Showmanship 4-H Senior (14 Years and Up)
9. Western & English Showmanship FFA/Grange/Independent Novice/Greenhand
10. Western & English Showmanship FFA/Grange/Independent Advanced
**Only the winners of Sacramento County Resident Western Horse/ Pony Showmanship will advance to Large
Animal Master Showmanship**
Halter Divisions **Open to Owned and Leased horses**
Division 8000 Halter
Halter will be held Saturday, May 25, following the Showmanship classes
Mare Classes
1. Registered Mares Open
2. Unregistered Mares Open
3. Pony Mares
4. Miniature Equine Mares
Gelding Classes
5. Registered Geldings Open
6. Unregistered Geldings Open
7. Pony Geldings
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8. Miniature Equine Geldings
Performance Classes
Division 8001 Horse/Pony Performance
Saturday, May 25, following the Western Showmanship and Halter classes
1. Western Bareback Equitation Junior 4-H
2. Western Bareback Equitation Senior 4-H
3. Western Bareback Equitation FFA/Grange/Independent
4. Western Bareback Equitation Pony
5. Western Bareback Equitation Walk/ Jog
6. Western Pleasure Junior 4-H
7. Western Pleasure Senior 4-H
8. Western Pleasure FFA/Grange/Independent
9. Western Pleasure Pony
10. Western Pleasure Walk/ Jog
11. Western Equitation Junior 4-H
12. Western Equitation Senior 4-H
13. Western Equitation FFA/Grange/Independent
14. Western Equitation Pony
15. Western Equitation Walk/ Jog
16. Western Horsemanship Junior 4-H
17. Western Horsemanship Senior 4-H
18. Western Horsemanship FFA/Grange/Independent
19. Western Horsemanship Pony
20. Western Horsemanship Walk/ Jog
21. Western Horsemanship Miniature Equines
22.Reining Open (Open to all loping exhibitors, regardless of division entered)
23. Trail Junior 4-H
24. Trail Senior 4-H
25. Trail FFA/Grange/Independent
26. Trail Pony
27. Trail Walk/Jog
28. Trail Miniature Equines
Sunday, May 26, 8:00 a.m. English Classes
29. English Bareback Equitation Junior 4-H
30. English Bareback Equitation Senior 4-H
31. English Bareback Equitation FFA/Grange/Independent
32. English Bareback Equitation Pony
33. English Bareback Equitation Walk/ Trot
34. English Pleasure Junior 4-H
35. English Pleasure Senior 4-H
36. English Pleasure FFA/Grange/Independent
37. English Pleasure Pony
38. English Pleasure Walk/ Trot
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39. English Equitation Junior 4-H
40. English Equitation Senior 4-H
41. English Equitation FFA/Grange/Independent
42. English Equitation Pony
43. English Equitation Walk/ Trot
44. Hunt Seat Equitation Junior 4-H
45. Hunt Seat Equitation Senior 4-H
46. Hunt Seat Equitation FFA/Grange/Independent
47. Hunt Seat Equitation Pony
48. Hunt Seat Equitation Walk/ Trot
49. Hunter Hack Ground Poles (Open)
50. Hunter Hack Cross Bars (Jumps 18”) (Open)
51. Hunter Hack Junior 4-H (Jumps 2’ 3”)
52. Hunter Hack Senior 4-H (Jumps 2’ 3”)
53. Hunter Hack FFA/Grange/Independent (Jumps 2’ 6”)
54. Hunter Hack Pony (Jumps 2’ 0”)
55. Hunter Hack Walk/ Trot (Jumps 18”)
56. Working Hunter Junior 4-H (Jumps 2’ 3”)
57. Working Hunter Senior 4-H (Jumps 2’ 6”)
58. Working Hunter FFA/Grange/Independent (Jumps 2’ 9”)
59. Working Hunter Pony (Jumps 2’ 3”)
60. Working Hunter Miniature Equines (18”)
61. Equitation Over Fences Junior 4-H (Jumps 2’ 3”)
62. Equitation Over Fences Senior 4-H (Jumps 2’ 6”)
63. Equitation Over Fences FFA/Grange/Independent (Jumps 2’ 9”)
64. Equitation Over Fences Pony (Jumps 2’ 3”)
65. Jumpers Junior 4-H (Jumps 2’ 6”)
66. Jumpers Senior 4-H (Jumps 2’ 9”)
67. Jumpers FFA/Grange/Independent (Jumps 2’ 9”)
68. Jumpers Pony (Jumps 2’ 3”)
Monday, May 27, 8 a.m. Gymkhana Classes
69. Single Stake Junior 4-H
70. Single Stake Senior 4-H
71. Single Stake FFA/Grange/Independent
72. Single Stake Pony
73. Single Stake Mini
74. Bi-Rangle Junior 4-H
75. Bi-Rangle Senior 4-H
76. Bi-Rangle FFA/Grange/Independent
77. Bi-Rangle Pony
78. Bi-Rangle Miniature Equines
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79. CA Pole Bending (POLES I) Junior 4-H
80. CA Pole Bending (POLES I) Senior 4-H
81. CA Pole Bending (POLES I) FFA/Grange/Independent
82. CA Pole Bending (POLES I) Pony
83. CA Pole Bending (POLES I) Miniature Equines
84. CA Pole Bending (POLES II) Junior 4-H
85. CA Pole Bending (POLES II) Senior 4-H
86. CA Pole Bending (POLES II) FFA/Grange/Independent
87. CA Pole Bending (POLES II) Pony
88. Speed Barrel Junior 4-H
89. Speed Barrel Senior 4-H
90. Speed Barrel FFA/Grange/Independent
91. Speed Barrel Pony
92. Clover Leaf Barrel Junior 4-H
93. Clover Leaf Barrel Senior 4-H
94. Clover Leaf Barrel FFA/Grange/Independent
95. Clover Leaf Barrel Pony
96. Clover Leaf Barrel Miniature Equines
97. Quad-Rangle Junior 4-H
98. Quad-Rangle Senior 4-H
99. Quad-Rangle FFA/Grange/Independent
100. Quad-Rangle Pony
2013 Junior Livestock Show & Auction Rules
Complete Rules & Guidelines
A copy of the State Rules is included and may also be obtained through our web site: sacfair.com
Rules are subject to change at anytime based on the Livestock Committee and the Fair Board of
Directors.
Entry Procedure:
Entries must be made on-line, mailed or hand delivered. Entries will not be accepted by fax or e-mail. Entry forms
may be photocopied or downloaded from our website: www.sacfair.com. If you have difficulty downloading forms,
please contact our office at (916) 263-2975.
Mailed or Hand Delivered: A $10 Office Fee will be charged for any entries that are mailed or hand delivered. Do
not mail cash. Attach fees to entry form and mail so that it is postmarked by April 19, 2013, or hand deliver to the
Sacramento County Fair Office located on the grounds of Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, no later
than 5:00 p.m. on this date. Make checks payable and mail to:
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Sacramento County Fair
P.O. Box 15028
Sacramento, CA 95851-0028
Go Paperless and save money! Online Entry Procedure: A $5 Office Fee will be charged for each exhibitor.
Online entries will be accepted from March 1, 2013 through April 26, 2013. Late entries will not be accepted.
Entry Rules:
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Entries will not be accepted by fax or e-mail.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Full entry fees must accompany all entries.
Entry fees are non-refundable. Entry fees for exhibits that are withdrawn or not displayed by the exhibitor
will not be refunded. Calculate fees carefully. Overpayments due to calculation errors will not be refunded.
A $25.00 processing fee will apply to checks not honored by the bank.
Please be sure all forms are filled out clearly and completely.
Fair Management reserves the right to limit exhibits to facilities available and may limit the number of
exhibits made by an exhibitor.
Fair Management reserves the right to return entries, cancel any division or class, or combine divisions and
classes in which, in its judgment, the entries are insufficient to secure adequate competition.
A complete exhibit eligible in more than one division and/or class shall be entered and judged in the
division and/or class for which it best qualifies. Fair management reserves the right to make this
determination.
It is implied that an entry is sign if entered on line. Hand deliveries entries must have all appropriate signatures.
Livestock General Rules
Classes & Eligibility
Junior market livestock competitions are open to Sacramento County residents only unless otherwise noted. All
breeding divisions and classes are open to all California residents.
Junior Department Local Classes
The Junior Livestock Show & Auction is available for young people to exhibit their animals in friendly
competition. The exhibitor’s age on January 1st of the current program year will be used to determine eligibility
unless otherwise noted.
Primary Members
Sacramento County Fair supports the 4-H philosophy and rules regarding competition and youth
under 9 years of age. “Fairs are open to primary members for exhibit only. The use of Danish and American
systems of judging is not acceptable for use with primary members. Primary members should only receive
recognition for their participation.” Primary exhibitor may only show in the primary division.
All Junior Livestock Exhibitors should fall into one of the following established classes:
FFA Members
FFA members may exhibit at the Fair if they are enrolled in high school vocational agricultural classes. They
may continue to exhibit as members for one full year following graduation.
4-H Members
Any 4-H member who is under nine years-old but at least five years-old on December 31st of the past year is
invited to enter small animal exhibition showmanship classes (dog, rabbits, poultry, cavies, Pygmy goats and
Nigerian goats) as a non-competitive exhibitor. All exhibitors will receive a participation ribbon. 4-H
uniforms may be worn in appropriate divisions. Any 4-H member who is nine years-old or older on
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December 31st of the past year may exhibit as a 4-H member and participate in competitive 4-H classes, and
may continue to do so until the end of the calendar year in which the member has his/ her 19th birthday.
Grange Members
Any Grange member who is under nine years-old but at least five years-old on January 1st of the current fair
year is invited to enter small animal exhibition showmanship classes (dog, rabbits, poultry, cavies, Pygmy
goats and Nigerian goats) as a non-competitive exhibitor. All exhibitors will receive a participation ribbon.
Any Grange member who is nine years-old or older on January 1st of the current fair year may exhibit in
competition as a Grange member until the end of the calendar year in which the member has his/her 19th
birthday.
Independent Junior Exhibitors
1. Youth not affiliated with 4-H, FFA, or Grange can exhibit in appropriate FFA or 4-H Livestock classes
as Independent Junior Exhibitors, provided they meet the age or grade level requirements.
2. Fair management may establish separate animal classes for Independent Junior Exhibitors, provided there
are a sufficient number of entries.
3. An Independent Junior Exhibitor cannot have been a member of a junior organization within 60 days
prior to the opening of the Fair in order to be eligible to participate (120 days for market beef cattle &
horse). For any additional clarification, refer to State Rules.
4. Independent Junior Exhibitors entering market animals must submit to the Fair Manager, with their entry
form and entry fees, the following documentation:
A. A bill of sale with the exhibitors name and date of purchase of animal.
B. A photograph of exhibitor with the animal including any brands, ear tags, or ear notches that
would uniquely identify that animal.
C. Verification of the animal’s permanent tag and/ or tattoo.
D. A signed letter stating the exhibitor’s intent to exhibit at the Sacramento County Fair.
E. Independent exhibitors must provide proof of insurance coverage for their project. (See Liability
Rule #4)
This documentation must be submitted to the Fair based on the following schedule per species being
exhibited by the exhibitor: (These dates may be before entry deadline)
Market Beef – 120 days prior to the first day of the fair
Market Sheep, Goats and Swine – 60 days prior to the first day of the Fair
Market Poultry, Eggs and Rabbits – April 22nd
Note: due to the life cycle of eggs, it may not be possible to submit a photo of the eggs . The exhibitor must
submit a photo of the exhibitor’s project animal that will be producing eggs for verification purposes.
5. Independent exhibitors must be at least 5 years old, but not older than 18, on January 1st of the current
program year.
The following age and ownership rules apply to all livestock exhibition participants at the Sacramento County
Fair. Junior Livestock Exhibitors who are members of a club or organization must adhere to these rules in
addition to the rules and guidelines set forth by their club or organization.
Exhibitor Age Requirements for Livestock Exhibition:
Market Classes - Exhibitors must be 9 years old on January 1st of the current fair year to exhibit any
market animal (beef, lamb, hogs, rabbit, poultry, eggs and goat).
2. Breeding Classes - Exhibitors must be 9 years old on January 1st of the current program year to exhibit
breeding animals (all species).
3. Primary exhibitors must be 5 years old on January 1st of the current program year to show dogs, cavies,
poultry, rabbits, Pygmy goats, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and therapeutic animal projects (Showmanship
only).
4. Rabbit & Cavy Exhibitors must be under 19 as of fair date in accordance with ARBA Show Sanction
Rules.
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Ownership Requirements for Livestock Exhibition:
Listed below are the numbers of consecutive days the exhibitor must own his/her animal prior to the opening of the
Fair. Fair management may demand such proof of ownership as necessary.
Market Animals:
Beef ............................................................ 120 days
Swine, Sheep, and Goat .............................. 60 days
Rabbits & Poultry ....................................... 30 days
Turkeys ....................................................... 30 days
Eggs (producing hens) ................................ 60 days
All Breeding and Feeder Animals ................... 30 days
Horses (leased or owned)................................. 120 days
Uniforms
FFA Uniform
The official FFA show uniform will be worn by all FFA exhibitors, helpers, and chapter groups while
showing at the Sacramento County Fair. Hats or headgear of any kind shall not be worn with the official
show uniform while showing. Exhibitors showing cattle must wear boots and exhibitors showing horses
must wear boots and helmets. No open toe shoes are allowed in the show ring.
4-H Uniform
Exhibitors and helpers will wear the official 4-H uniform. “All 4-H exhibitors must be in 4-H uniforms when
showing their animals in 4-H divisions or be disqualified from the class. The official State 4-H Fair uniform
for girls consists of white dress, white blouse and skirt or white blouse and slacks, the green collar or 4-H tie
and the 4-H Club cap. The official boys’ uniform consists of white, long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt, green
4-H tie, and the 4-H cap. All shirts/blouses must have a collar.” Exhibitors showing cattle must wear boots
and exhibitors showing horses must wear boots and helmets. No open toe shoes are allowed in the show ring.
Grange Uniform
Dark blue denim pants; white long sleeved, button-front dress shirt with collar; the official red waist vest with
Grange emblem on the back; black or brown belt with appropriate buckle. Exhibitors showing cattle must
wear boots and exhibitors showing horses must wear boots and helmets. No open toe shoes are allowed in the
show ring. Exhibitors in small animal species classes or still exhibits may wear closed toed black or brown
shoes with an enclosed heel. All Grange Youth Fair Program groups exhibiting at a local fair may agree, due
to weather, to alter the shirt of this uniform to a short-sleeved white button front shirt (no sleeveless shirts).
The waist vest shall be worn secured in the front. Hats or headgear of any kind shall not be worn with the
official uniform while showing other than horses.
Independent Junior Exhibitor’s Uniform
Independent Junior exhibitors shall wear clean, dress whites for showing that includes ankle length white
pants and a white collared shirt. Exhibitors showing cattle must wear boots and exhibitors showing horses
must wear boots and helmets. No open toe shoes are allowed in the show ring.
Credentials
Policy! Parking passes for exhibitors are now available at a rate of $6/ day or $30/ for a season pass valid
for all 5 days of Fair. The Sacramento County Fair pays Cal Expo for parking and makes no income
from parking.
Note: The Fair does not supply free parking passes for exhibitors.
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Additional parking pass pricing and availability:
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Exhibitor vehicles may make deliveries prior to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday and Friday and must be in
designated parking areas by 9:00 a.m. Deliveries on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday must be made before
9:00 a.m. and must be in designated parking areas by 9:30 a.m. Vehicles on grounds after these times will
be towed. All vehicles parked illegally will be towed away at the owner’s expense.
2. Exhibitor parking passes will be available for purchase at special exhibitor rates from April 19th through
May 23rd, at the Sacramento County Fair Office/Livestock office.
3. New Reserved Levee Parking applications will be available at sacfair.com after April 1 st. If a levee pass
was issued in 2012 and your vehicle has NOT changed you will receive a renewal letter prior to April
1st, and will not have to have your vehicle remeasured. If you changed your vehicle and arrive at the
Fair and it does not have the same measurements as 2012, you forfeit your Levee parking and all
funds. Your Levee parking pass will NOT be reissued. LEVEE PARKING IS NON TRAFERABLE.
Renewal passes will be mailed. A levee parking pass is $90.00 prior to the fair, onsite price is $100.00.
Space is available by size of vehicle on a first come, first served basis, and cannot be transferred
between vehicles. For more information please call 916-263-2975. Every person in the vehicle must
have an admission pass to enter the grounds. There are a limited number of Reserved Passes
available for exhibitors, leaders, or advisors with personal physical mobility restrictions. (The same fees
apply for parking.)
4. R.V. parking is available in two places on a limited availability. Contact Cal Expo for the Cal Expo RV
park at 916-263-3040 or return the RV parking form on the website for RV spaces issued by the Fair.
Camping fees are $35/night per trailer, camper, and motor home (with or without hook ups), with one
unit per space. Each person will be assigned a specific numbered camping space. No refund on
camping spaces. Limited hook ups are available. Every space sold must have adult supervision
throughout the entire Fair. The adult that signs the R.V. Registration Form will be held responsible for
that space. An adult must stay in the R.V.
5. Parking for livestock trailers is available at no charge in Lot E. Enter through Gate 10 off Ethan
Way. No security will be provided.
6. All 4-H Community Leaders, FFA Advisors, Grange Coordinators and 4-H Project Leaders will be
required to purchase parking passes.
7. No vehicle will be allowed on grounds before Fair closes at 10:00 p. m. on Thursday through Sunday of
Fair.
A paid gate will be in effect at the 2013 Sacramento County fair. Gates will be monitored beginning
at 6:00 a.m., May 23-27.
8. All livestock exhibitors will receive a wristband allowing access to the fairgrounds. If lost, exhibitor will
have to purchase a season pass credential for $15.
9. A $15.00 seasonal admission pass/person is available to all livestock families. Children under 12 are
admitted free. Pass may be purchased at the time of entry or in the Fair office from April 19-May 22nd
(livestock office). Following May 22 the admission is $5/day.
10. 4-H Community Leaders and FFA Advisors will complete an admission credential list and submit to the
fair manager for approval by May 5th. Admission credentials will be available for pick-up at the livestock
office May 22 through May 23.
Liability
1. The owner or custodian of property of any kind brought to Cal Expo either for exhibit or for other purposes
assumes as a condition of its admission to the grounds, all risk and/or responsibility for its loss, damage or
theft.
2. The Fair, its officers and employees cannot and will not accept responsibility and liability for any damage
or injury resulting from theft, fire, the elements, accidents or other conditions or causes; whether to
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exhibits, property of exhibitor, vehicles on the grounds and articles left therein or any other property of any
nature whatsoever.
3. Exhibitors, either through appropriate liability insurance or other means satisfactory to the 52nd District
Agricultural Association, will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State of California, the Association
and the Sacramento County Fair from any claim arising out of the failure of the exhibitor to exercise
control of his or her exhibit. Livestock exhibitor’s parents or legal guardian are required to sign a
disclaimer on the entry form.
4. All livestock exhibitors (small, large and equine) are required to pay the mandatory Animal Insurance Fee
of $5/exhibitor. For questions call the fair office (916)263-2975.
Fairground Rules
1. The Sacramento County Fair is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is not permitted on the fairgrounds.
2. A responsible adult must be in attendance at all times in the livestock areas to represent each club, chapter or
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independent exhibitor participating in the livestock department. Failure to comply will also affect
Herdsmanship award evaluation. For details on the Herdsmanship award program, please see Special Awards
page.
No barbecuing or open fires in the Barn or Barn area at any time.
The possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs by any minor is prohibited on Cal
Expo property and will result in immediate expulsion from the Fair and forfeiture of awards, premiums
and monies received at auction.
Absolutely NO PETS ALLOWED in the barn area or on the fairgrounds. Only animals entered in
competitions are allowed on the fairgrounds in designated show areas only! Exceptions will be made for
Service Animals on a leash.
Any exhibitor found guilty of any form of mistreatment or cruelty to livestock such as salting, force feeding,
muzzling, or tying animals while in pens to restrict them from feed or water, etc. will forfeit all premiums and
privileges.
All material and decorations used in an exhibit must be made from a nonflammable material or treated and
maintained in a flame-retardant condition.
Exhibit Buildings and the Livestock Pavilion will close and be secured at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday,
9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and 7:00 p.m. on Monday of Fair.
No skateboards, motor scooters, motorbikes, roller blades, roller skates, bicycles, or golf carts, or
similar personal wheeled devices will be allowed on the Cal Expo grounds other than those operated by
Fair personnel.
Fair Management reserves the right to disqualify and/or remove any exhibit that is not in the best interest of
the Fair, including any livestock exhibit which endangers the well being of the public or other animals while
at the Fair.
Exhibitors, Leaders, Advisors and Parents who violate these rules, or who are found to be involved in
unethical or hostile practices with the Fair, shall incur penalties that may include (but are not limited to)
disqualification, removal from the Fair, forfeiture of awards and ineligibility in future Fair competitions.
The use of canes or show tubes in the show ring, on auction or load out day will not be allowed. Show
slappers and similar approved show aids will be allowed.
Arrival
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Load-in Tack & Straw-Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 a.m. to noon. (No Animals) (Gate 12)
Load-in Animals-Tuesday, May 21, noon-9:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 a.m. to noon
3. A veterinarian will walk the barns and has the jurisdiction to examine any animal on grounds. All poultry
will be inspected by official Poultry Health Inspectors ( PHI’s) upon arrival. All other animals are excused
from a formal health inspection, however, any animal with open abscesses or wounds or suspected
communicable health problems will not be admitted.
4. All market animals will be tagged at the time of weigh in.
5. The determination of breeds for all market animals will be made at weigh-in by Fair officials. The decision
of the breed call is final.
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6. Animals are entered at owner’s risk! The Sacramento County Fair is not responsible for injury or death of
any animal.
7. Market animals will only be weighted once, no reweighing.
During the Fair
1. All Junior Livestock Exhibitors must have a stall card on their pens identifying themselves, their animals,
and their club/ chapter/ independent.
2. All livestock must be stalled according to the space allocated by the Fair Management. Stalls are not to be
transferred without prior approval.
3. Exhibitors cannot enter more than 2 market animals per species.
3. Exhibitors must provide all bedding and feed— (wheat straw bedding only, no rice straw). No sprays of
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any kind on the straw will be allowed. Straw covering devices will be allowed and must be completely
removed at the end of Fair. All straw covers must be maintained and kept clean at all times.
Barn aisles, pens, alleyways and tie outs must be clean & clear no later than 8:00 a.m. each morning,
including Monday. The aisles in all barns are to be clear of grain, hay, manure and bedding and all rakes,
scoops, shovels, wheelbarrows, hoses, etc. must be put away no later than 8:00 a.m. each morning. All
junior exhibitors are required to assist in keeping the barns clean.
Junior Exhibitors are required to groom, care for, prepare for showing, and show their animals during the
Fair. No adult professional fitters allowed. Exhibitors may obtain assistance, but must participate, from
parents, advisors, and other junior exhibitors. Junior exhibitors may be from other fairs other than
Sacramento County.
Red Tag Policy: This policy is to ensure that livestock exhibited at the Sacramento County Fair are cared
for and treated in a humane and ethical manner and that livestock pens are suitable for public display.
Livestock exhibitors are solely responsible for the care of their animals while on exhibit at the Sacramento
County Fair. If the Livestock Superintendent becomes aware of any livestock exhibit that is not being cared
for in an acceptable state of cleanliness, as determined by livestock management, the following will occur:
a. The Livestock Superintendent will determine the name and affiliation of the responsible exhibitor.
b. A Red Tag, with the following information will be affixed to the exhibitor’s pen/stall:
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The exhibitor’s name
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The observed problem
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The date and time of citation
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Signature of the Livestock Superintendent
c. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to respond to the Red Tag by contacting the Livestock
Superintendent within 12 hours of the citation being issued. The exhibitor will formulate and
initiate a plan of correction approved by the Livestock Superintendent. Reasonable efforts will be
made by the Superintendent to contact the exhibitor’s advisor, parent or designee and advise them
of the situation resulting in the Red Tag citation.
d. Any exhibitor failing to make contact with the Livestock Superintendent within 12 hours will be
issued another citation.
e. Any exhibitor receiving two Red Tag citations during the Fair will be declared ineligible for
further competition, including participation in the Junior Livestock Auction. All Fair premiums
and awards earned will be forfeited and the exhibitor will be required to remove their animal(s)
from the fairground.
When it is impossible for an exhibitor to show all his/her own animals, only another Junior Livestock
Exhibitor with an animal being exhibited at the Sacramento County Fair is eligible to assist them. Except in
the case of excusable absence, the exhibitors must be present in the ring with animals for both show and
sale unless prior arrangements have been made with the Fair CEO/Fair Manager.
4-H Project leaders, FFA Advisors and parents may provide instruction only. Other adults and nonexhibiting juniors are prohibited from assisting any junior exhibitor without permission from the Fair
CEO/Fair Manager.
No clean-out on Auction Day in L1. If pens are cleaned, the straw must be dumped in the manure runs. No
equipment will be in L1.
In order to comply with the State Agricultural code, any milk produced during the Fair must not be sold or
given away for human consumption. The exhibitor must provide portable milking equipment. Absolutely
no dumping of milk into any drain system on the grounds. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $500.
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11. All shows will start promptly at the times indicated. All exhibitors are expected to be at the show ring on
time. No exceptions.
New, New, New, New, New, New, New
Purple Circle Sweepstakes – Monday, May 27th 10:00 a.m.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND WIN……..
Two Divisions
Division 1 – High School
Division 2 – Middle and Grade School
The test will be a test on general livestock knowledge. It will include questions covering all large
and small animal species. Many questions will be applicable to multiple species. Examples
include but are not limited to nutrition, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, genetics and general
animal husbandry. The test will be untimed and use a scantron answer sheet. A test bank of
questions without answers will be provided on- line through the Sacramento County Fair website
50 General animal knowledge questions made up
Multiple Choice, True /False and Matching.
for study purposes. Test Make-up
Results: The high numeric scores in each division will be the winners. Ties will be
broken using the following criteria, high point matching, then multiple choice, then
true/false.
End of the Fair
1. All exhibits & displays must remain in place until release time, 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, unless
otherwise stated.
2. Unless otherwise directed, turkeys and poultry meat pens that do not qualify for the auction will be released
as soon as their classes have been judged, and must be removed from the fairgrounds by closing of the day
judged.
3. Issue of written releases will occur at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 27, prior to departure from fairgrounds.
Removal of stock or early dismantling of barn displays will be cause for forfeiture of all monetary awards,
including livestock auction monies, won by the individual and/or privileges as may be deemed appropriate
to the circumstances. Removal of tack or display will result in disqualification in Herdsmanship.
Judging & Awards
THANK YOU CARDS/BUYER’S GIFTS
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All exhibitors are required to write a thank you note for awards, for add-ons and to buyers. Thank you card
packets will be available at the livestock office for $3 per packet. The packet includes a stamp, an envelope
and card. If exhibitors would like to bring their own thank you cards, a stamp is required.
The Sacramento County Fair Foundation (SCFF) will be supplying the card packets. Any proceeds from
the card packet sales will go back to the SCFF. The SCFF benefits the educational and youth livestock
programs hosted at the Sacramento County Fair.
Thank you cards must be turned into the Livestock Office before animal or tack releases will be granted or
Junior Livestock Auction checks sent. Add-on names will be available on Monday, May 27th from the
livestock advisors/leaders. Advisors/leaders may pick up their lists of add-on at 11:00 a.m. on May 27th.
In lieu of purchasing gifts for a buyer, exhibitors may make a comparable donation in the buyer’s name to
the SCFF (i.e., if you would usually spend $20 on a buyer’s gift, that money may instead be made out in the
form of a donation to SCFF and the buyer will be notified a donation was made in his or her name. No
donation is considered too small or inappropriate). Notification that a donation was made will be
indicated in the thank you card to the buyer, but not the actual price amount. The Fair and the SCFF
are in no way discouraging buyer appreciation, but instead trying to perpetuate our Fair by offering a
solution to those buyers who get inundated by gifts. Also, this gives the sellers who do not have the means
or forethought to purchase a gift the opportunity to give special thanks to their buyer. This solution has the
most impact on both the buyer and the Fair! The procedure is time tested at many fairs with overwhelming
support of both sellers and the buyers. Thank you for being part of the Sacramento County Fair
Livestock Program. We appreciate your support and hope you understand why this new rule is so
important to both buyers and sellers.
All Market Classes will be judged using the Danish & American JudgingSystem of Judging. All
Breeding and Showmanship classes will be judged using the American System of Judging.
The judges may disqualify or transfer to the correct division (at his/her discretion) any exhibit that is not a
true representative of the division or class in which it is entered.
If there is only one animal in a class, it will be up to the judge’s discretion to award first place to that
animal in Registered Breeding Classes. If less than five entries are entered in a class, Fair Management
reserves the right to combine classes to insure proper competition.
Feeder animals that make market weight cannot show in a market class, they must remain in a feeder class
and will not be eligible for sale.
For classes that combine 4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent Junior animals, the judge will designate only
one overall highest placing animal, i.e. Champion or Reserve Champion, Best of Breed or Best of Opposite
Sex.
Checks for monetary awards won will be mailed to the address recorded on the exhibitor’s entry form. Be
sure your name and address are correct and clearly written on your entry forms. All FFA monetary awards
will be mailed to the FFA advisor.
Checks become void after 90 days from the date of issue. Requests for checks to be reissued will be subject
to a $35 handling fee. Requests for a check to be reissued after 18 months will be denied.
All ribbons will be awarded at time of judging.
The judge’s decision on awards cannot be protested. Protests will be considered only if there has been a
violation of State or Local Rules. All protests must be presented to Management of the Fair in writing
within 24 hours of the alleged violation and must be accompanied by a $100.00 deposit (cash, money order,
or certified check), or $200.00 if the protest relates to a violations of State Rules X-XI, which will be
returned if the protest is determined valid. Protests and appropriate action are decided by the Fair
Management/Fair Board of Directors. If protests cannot be resolved with the Board of Directors, the
Division of Fairs and Expositions may intervene.
Livestock Auction Rules
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See thank you card under Judging and Awards.
The Sacramento County Fair Junior Livestock Auction Committee provides buyers with a photo of the
seller/ exhibitor. Photos are to be of the exhibitor only. Exhibitor is to be from the waist up to the top of
their head. Please submit photos based on the following requirements:
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All exhibitors (4-H, FFA, Grange AND Independent) who enter market animals must present a
photograph of themselves in their appropriate uniform (as described in the Uniforms section
located in the preceding pages). If the uniform requires a hat, scarf, tie, belt, vest or any other
specific item, it must be worn for the taking of the picture. If you have questions as to your
organization’s uniform; please contact your organization headquarters.
Contact Karen Hein at (916) 684-2541 or (916) 261-4250 to schedule a time to have your
exhibitor’s picture or organizations pictures taken. This is a free service and pictures will
be printed digitally. Otherwise you need to follow the following items #2 – 10.
Unacceptable pictures will need to be re-taken.
2. Pictures are to be submitted with the Market Entry Form. No late pictures will be accepted. Do not
staple the pictures to the entry form. Exhibitor’s name, chapter/club name and phone number
must be on the back of the picture. Do not use a pen to write, use a soft lead pencil or use an
address label. Example: Joe Smith, River City FFA, 555-4444. This will assist staff in assuring that
a quality picture has been received prior to the opening of the Sacramento County Fair.
4. Pictures should be no smaller than 3” x 5” and no larger than 4” x 6”, in portrait (up and down,
like a school picture) color print. The picture will be from the waist of the individual up to the top
of their head or, in some cases, the top of their required hat. Do not cut off the top of the hat or
head. These pictures will be attached to the placards that are presented to the buyer of your
animal; you want to look your best.
5. The picture must be printed on photo quality paper. Polaroids, photocopies and any picture NOT
on photo quality paper will not be accepted.
6. The quality, color and lighting of the picture should be appropriate. Neither grainy or discolored
pictures, nor dark pictures will be accepted. Pictures that are out of focus will not be accepted.
7. No other individuals, parts of individuals or animals can be visible in the picture; no sunglasses or
unofficial hats can be worn for the picture.
8. Exhibitors with two different species of market entries are required to submit two pictures; one for
each market specie entered.
9. If you are unsure if your picture is appropriate, consult with your advisor or leader or contact
Karen Hein (916) 323-6047 for assistance.
10. Note to leaders and advisors: If you are submitting your chapter/club pictures as a package,
please look at the pictures to determine that they are of a quality you would like representing your
organization and that they are appropriately labeled prior to submitting entries to the Sacramento
County Fair.
Qualifications & Limitations
1. Only livestock exhibits actually entered in and judged at the 2013 Sacramento County Fair can be sold at
auction.
2. The following will be allowed to sell in the auction: market ready beef, goats, swine, lambs, rabbit meat
pens, rabbit single fryers, turkeys, poultry meat pens and market ready eggs.
3. Exhibitors are allowed only two market entries in the Fair, however only one market entry may sell in the
auction.
4. Exhibitors who have two (2) qualified animals for the sale must declare which entry will not be placed in
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the sale within one (1) hour of the end of the market show. If no declaration is made, the Auction
Committee will choose the highest placing entry for the sale order. There will be no substitutions. Changes
are subject to a $50.00 penalty.
Supreme Champions and Reserve Supreme Champions must sell in the Auction.
Animals that do not grade to market standards will not be sold at the Auction. Exhibitors may sell those
animals by themselves privately. These animals are not eligible to be processed with the auction animals.
Each junior livestock exhibitor will certify that no unauthorized chemicals have been administered to their
animal(s) by signing a “Certificate of Animal Medication” at the time of weigh-in. (Form available online.)
All animals must meet the specified weight classifications given in the Exhibitor’s Guide for the particular
division. Animals will be weighed upon arrival at the fairgrounds and sold based on these weights.
The Sacramento County Fair is a Terminal Show, meaning that all market animals sold at auction will be
processed at an approved harvest facility.
Exhibitors are responsible for providing fair with a legible address for mailing sale checks.
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11. Market checks will only be released to exhibitors if Thank You cards are turned into the livestock office
and animal pens are clean. Checks will be mailed following the Fair.
12. Junior livestock exhibitors may donate all or a portion of their market animal to the Sacramento County
Foundation. All proceeds will be deducted from the JLA checks. A letter much be given to the
livestock office with the donation instructions by Saturday May 25 th at 5:00 p..m.
Determination of Lots The judge will determine the number of animals to be sold individually by the placement
of market ready designation.
Schedule and Order
1. Fair management reserves the right to arrange the sale order. Sale order for the auction will be posted in the
livestock barns on the Friday before auction from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Should anyone have a proposed
change to that order, it must be submitted in writing to the Sacramento County Fair Livestock Office by
5:30 p.m. on the Friday before the auction. A special meeting of the Auction Committee will be held on
Saturday whereby all submitted changes will be addressed. All decisions reached by the Auction Committee
and the Fair Manager’s designee on these requests are final.
2. The Junior Livestock Auction will start at 10:00 a.m. with small animals being sold concurrently with large
animals in two separate rings.
3. Supreme/ Supreme Reserve Champion of each species will be sold consecutively in the Sale of Champions.
4. Under no circumstances will any exhibitor sell more than one animal if the exhibitor has two champions of
equal level (i.e. two grand champions or two breed champions). In the event of an exhibitor winning more
than one Champion, the exhibitor may choose which will go into the Sale of Champions. No animals will
move up in the vacated spot. However one Champion may be donated (100%) to the Sacramento County
Fair Foundation and sold at the auction.
Exhibitor Responsibilities at the Auction
1. Animals will be moved to the auction ring and returned to the pre-assigned holding area by the exhibitors.
Exhibitors must bring their own animal into the sale ring unless otherwise approved by the CEO/Fair
Manager.
2. Animals must be clean and presentable. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to feed, water and care for their
animals until the animals are loaded for market.
3. The Exhibitor is liable for his/her animal until it is loaded onto the truck. Failure to care for an animal after
sale and until load out may result in penalties up to the forfeiture of sale proceeds. Exception for lambs as
they are penned at the end of the sale.
4. All pens of market animals sold at auction must be left clean. Pens must be cleaned after all animals are
loaded, but no later than 8:00 a.m. Monday morning. Please do not block the alleys/walkways with debris
and straw while market animals are being loaded. A $50.00 cleaning fee will be deducted from exhibitor’s
sale check if pen is not clean.
Bidding
1. Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve. Bidding disputes will be settled by the
auctioneer declaring “all bids off” and reselling the animal in question.
2. The Fair accepts proxy bids. Proxy forms are available at the Fair office. All Proxy Bid forms must be
turned in prior to the sale.
3. All add-ons must be turned in by close of the Livestock Auction and must be at least $50.00 per add-on..
Settlement
1. Payment may be made in cash, check, and Master Card all payments are due at the end of the sale unless prior
arrangements have been made. A 20% late fee will be accessed on all outstanding invoices over 30 days. If a
buyer has not settled from the previous year they will not be allowed to purchase any animals.
3. Make checks payable to: Sacramento County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
4. $2.05 will be withheld from beef checks for Beef Council fees.
5. $0.40 per $100 of each pig sold will be withheld from the sale price for the National Pork Board Council
fee.
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6. $0.50 will be withheld from lamb checks for the American Sheep Industry fees.
7. A sales commission of 6% of the gross selling price will be deducted from each exhibitor’s check. This is
used by the Sacramento County Fair Junior Livestock Auction Committee to produce the auction event.
8. All “add-on” bids must be at least $50 per animal. A sales commission of 6% will be deducted from each
add-on bid.
9. If a market animal is declared unfit at the slaughterhouse due to drug violations or for any other reason
deemed to be the fault of the exhibitor, the exhibitor will be financially responsible.
10. Exhibitor checks will be available to advisors/ leaders as soon as all buyers have paid for all animals.
Sacramento County Fair does not have the funds to “carry” the auction.
11. Checks become void after 90 days from the date of issue. Requests for checks to be reissued will be subject
to a $35 handling fee. Requests for a check to be reissued after 18 months will be denied.
Showmanship
Definition of Terms:
4-H Novice – 1st year showing this species at a California fair as a “full” 4-H member. Prior participation in the
Sacramento County Fair’s Primary Showmanship is not considered prior showmanship experience and will not
affect a member’s eligibility to compete as a novice.
FFA Novice (Greenhand) – 1st year showing this species in FFA regardless of prior organizational affiliation.
Junior – Exhibitors ages 9 – 13 having prior showmanship experience, in that species, at a California fair.
EXCLUSIONS: Exhibitors that have previously won the Sacramento County Fair Junior Master Showmanship OR
exhibitors that have participated at a Senior level in a species are ineligible to show as a Junior in that species.
Senior or Advanced – Exhibitors age 14 – 19 having prior showmanship experience, in that species, at a California
Fair and previous winners of the Sacramento County Fair Junior Master Showmanship.
Small & Large Animal Showmanship
See Schedule of Events for dates & times.
1. To be eligible all animals (with the exception of horses, see rule #1 in Light Horse and Pony) must be
owned by the exhibitor and have been fitted, entered, and shown in an individual livestock class other than
Showmanship by the exhibitor. (Exception: primary showmanship)
2. The first and second place winners in 4-H Junior Novice, 4-H Senior Novice and FFA Novice may advance
to the next class. (Novice denotes a first time exhibitor of any species).
3. First place winners in the 4-H Junior, 4-H Senior and FFA Senior Classes are to compete in Master
Showmanship Contest.
4. 4-H Juniors that choose to participate as a 4-H Senior, in a showmanship competition, will forfeit their
eligibility to compete as a 4-H Junior in that species showmanship competition in which they competed as a
4-H Senior. 4-H Junior wanting to participate as a 4-H Senior must provide the fair office with a letter
signed by the exhibitor and their parent/guardian acknowledging they understand the forfeiture of their
Junior status prior to the competition.
5. All exhibitors are required to wear the official show uniform of the organization they represent, as
designated by the Sacramento County Fair.
6. Youth (ages 5-8 years) are not eligible for competitive Showmanship.
Small & Large Animal Master Showmanship
See schedule of Events for dates & times.
1. The Fair will furnish all animals for Master Showmanship.
2. Winners from Beef, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Horse, Swine, Dairy Goat, Boer / Market/ Fiber Goat
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Showmanship will compete in Large Animal Master Showmanship.
Winners from Poultry, Rabbit, Dog, Pygmy Goat, Nigerian Goat, and Cavies Showmanship will compete in
Small Animal Master Showmanship.
Each first place winner in FFA and 4-H Junior and Senior Classes will compete in Master Showmanship.
All first place showmanship winners in FFA & 4-H Junior and Senior classes are required to participate. If
an exhibitor wins more than one showmanship, they must choose their qualifier. The highest placing 4-H
or FFA exhibitor from the other showmanship then qualifies for Master Showmanship.
4-H Junior Master Showmanship winners must move up to Senior Competition the following year.
If an exhibitor qualifies for both Large and Small Animal Master Showmanship, the candidate must choose
one competition. An individual cannot compete in both, as these competitions are at the same time.
FFA and 4-H Senior Master Showmanship winners may qualify for and compete in Senior Master
Showmanship again.
California State Fair Best of Show
Master Showmanship
The California State Fair Best of Show Competition is open to exhibitors winning the Master Showmanship or
Round Robin Showmanship in large and small animal competitions at their County, District or Citrus Fair. Classes
are offered in Large Animal Livestock Showmanship and in Small Animal Showmanship. Entries will be judged
using the American system of Judging. Special State Fair Rosettes will be awarded to all participants. To obtain a
premium book, entry form and further information contact:
California State Fair,
P O Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
or call (916) 263-3146.
Note: Independent exhibitors are not eligible to enter The California State Fair Master Showmanship
Golden Pitchfork Award- CLEAN STALL AWARDS
CLEAN STALL AWARDS
Cash Awards Sponsored by the Sacramento County Fair
Danish System of Judging
RULES
A. This competition is open to all junior exhibitors: FFA Chapters, 4-H Clubs, Independent Junior Groups (defined as
siblings, families or a group of exhibitors sharing the same tools, signs, etc.).
B. All stalls must be cleaned no later than 9:00 a.m. daily - this is mandatory. Exhibit will be judged at least twice
daily, during fair hours.
C. Animals must be at all times kept thoroughly groomed, cleaned, and in show condition.
D. Pathways, approaches, and areas around barns must be kept clean and free of obstructions for the convenience and
safety of spectators. Aisles must be kept clear – no chairs tables, large displays, etc. in aisles.
1. Boer and Fiber Goat will be judged under one category. Pygmy Goat and Nigerian Goat will be judged
under one category. Dairy Goat will be judged under one category.
2. Awards for any species are at the discretion of the judge.
3. Do not remove signs and displays prior to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, the last day of the Fair. Stalls left in an
untidy condition will result in the disqualification of the club or chapter responsible.
4. A Golden Pitchfork will be award for the Champion and Reserve overall.
E. The Fair will not furnish first bedding.
F. Bedding may not be stacked higher than one bale high behind cattle.
G. All junior exhibitors will be eligible for the premiums if their project exhibit scores within the placing range
listed below. Each display will be judged on its own merit against the scorecard:
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Cash Awards Offered
Groups
Placing: Premium:
GROUPS (FFA Chapters, 4-H Clubs, Independent Junior Groups)
1. Beef
2. Dairy Cattle
3. Dairy & Nigerian Goats
5. Sheep
6. Swine
7. Boer and Fiber Goat
8. Horse
9. Poultry
10. Cavy
11. Rabbit
12 Pygmy Goat
SCORECARD FOR CLEAN STALL
General Appearance
Neatness & cleanliness of stalls
Neatness & cleanliness of aisles
Tack & Equipment Storage (neat & orderly)
Educational Value (informational, educational)
Display (use of stall cards, attractive signs, banners) 20%
Condition of Animals (cleanliness, fed, watered, etc.)
TOTAL
30%
20%
10%
10%
15%
15%
100%
RULES
1. Each display to be arranged by the exhibitors.
2. Exhibitor should strive to include some facts about Sacramento County Agriculture as it relates to specific specie.
3. Display is to be located next to exhibit or attached to stall area for all breeds.
4. Display may be submitted in a multi-media format (tabletop, computer, etc.) or one dimensional poster board (size
of display-36” X 48”). Display may not block isle or walkways.
5. Poultry and Rabbit exhibitors to supply own hanger to attach to display wall.
6. The display should be an educational exhibit-e.g. feed chart, breeding records, information on the animal type or on
the industry, etc. Be creative!
7. Lettering shall be legible from 10 feet, and on one side only.
8. Display is to be in place when animals are on exhibit and must be maintained for the duration of their stay. See each
department for arrival and departure times.
9. No display may be used more than one year.
10. The Golden Pitchfork judging will occur during the Sacramento County Fair, at least two times per
day at unannounced times.
11. Awards for any species/clubs are at the discretion of the judge.
12. Do not remove signs and displays prior to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, the last day of the Fair. Stalls left in an
untidy condition will result in the disqualification of the club or chapter responsible.
Market Animals Exceeding the
Maximum Weight
Market animals exceeding the maximum weight will be placed in a special weight category designated as “super
heavy-weight.” Animals placed in this category may sell at auction if properly shown and appropriately placed.
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Beef
Sheep
Swine
Goat
Pay Weight
1350 lbs.
140lbs.
265 lbs.
105 lbs.
The Sacramento County Fair places minimum and maximum weights on market animals to be consistent with
packer demands and consumer trends. We adjust these weights from year to year according to what the packer
needs. A maximum weight was placed by the packer on hogs exceeding 280 pounds. Hogs weighing over 280
pounds are not eligible to show in a regular market class or sell in the auction. Goats weighting over 115
pounds are not eligible to show in a regular market class or sell in the auction They can be shown in the
showmanship class. In the future, packer demands may dictate that beef and lambs follow the same “maximum”
weight criteria. If you would like more information contact the County Fair office.
Thanks For Entering
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