4-H Dairy Cow Show
Above the judge talks to 4-H members in the Junior Showmanship class about showing their dairy animal. The Dairy show takes place under the large tent next to the livestock building.
Showmanship Classes
- Novice - First year showing
- Clover buds - Under 8 yrs as of Jan 1st
- Junior - 8-13 yrs of age as of Jan 1st
- Seniors - 14-18 yrs but not 19 as of Jan of the current yr.
4-H DAIRY BREED CLASSES
- Spring Heifer Calf -Born on or after March 1, 2009 (over 4 months)
- Winter Heifer Calf -December 1, 2008 to February. 29, 2009
- Fall Heifer Calf -September 1, 2008 to , November 30, 2008
- Summer Yearling -June 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008
- Spring Yearling Heifer -March 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008
- Winter Yearling Heifer -December 1, 2007 to February 28, 2008
- Fall Yearling Not in Milk – September 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007
- Junior Champion
- Reserve Junior Champion
- Dry Cow – any age that has had one calving
- Fall Yearling in Milk – September 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007
- Junior 2 Year Old – March 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007
- Senior 2 Year Old – September 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007
- Junior 3 Year Old – March 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006
- Senior 3 Year Old – September 1, 2005 to February 28, 2006
- Intermediate Champion
- Reserve Intermediate Champion
- Four Year Old – September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005
- Five Year Old – September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004
- Six Year Old and Older –
- Senior Champion
- Reserve Senior Champion
- Grand Champion
- Reserve Grand Champion
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Open Beef Show
Our 2008 Grand Champion shown by Brittny!
Showmanship Classes
- Novice: members 8-18 but not 19 as of Jan. 1 of the current year in their first year of showing this species.
- Junior Division: members 8-13 as of January 1, of the current year.
- Senior Division: members 14-18 but not 19 as of January 1 of the current year.
Breed Classes
- Breed Classes
- Steers -Light Weight
- Steers -Medium Weight
- Steers -Heavy Weight
- Females -Entries will be divided by age. All breeds and cross breeds shown in same class
- Bulls -There will be NO classes for bulls
- Calves born after April 1, may be shown at sides with dams, but will not receive ribbons or premiums.
4-H Dairy Goat Show
Above Miriah shows her goat Arielin in our 2008 Dairy Goat Show.
Showmanship Classes
- Clover buds - Under 8 yrs as of Jan 1st
- Junior - 8-10 yrs of age as of Jan 1st
- Intermediate - 11-14 yrs of age as of Jan 1st
- Seniors - 15-18 yrs but not 19 as of Jan of the current yr.
Breed Classes
- Alpine 0-6 mos 7-11mos 1-2 Yrs Dry Milkers
- Best Doe in Show
- Pet Wether Class
- Cart Class
- Goat & Owner Costume Class
Recorded & Unrecorded grades are welcome and will be placed in their breed of appearance
*Every goat needs to be listed on a health form to be able to show.
Show Superintendent is Melody Reynolds @ thereynoldsbarn@cox.net
Open Rabbit Show
An audience watches as one of the rabbits are judged.
Showmanship Classes
- Novice - First year showing
- Clover buds - Under 8 yrs as of Jan 1st
- Junior - 8-13 yrs of age as of Jan 1st
- Seniors - 14-18 yrs but not 19 as of Jan of the current yr.
Breed Classes
Class 1.
A. Meat (small) -Chinchilla (Standard), Commercial, Sable, Silver, Silver Martin, Florida.
B. Meat (standard) -American, Beveren, Californian, Champagne D'Argent, Cinnamon, Creme D'Argent, Chinchilla
(American), Commercial, Hotot, Lop (English, French), New Zealand, Palomino, Rex, Satin, Silver Fox, Havana,
Harlequin, Lilac, Siamese Sable.
C. Meat (giant) -Checkered Giant, Chinchilla (Giant), Commercial, Flemish Giant.
Class 2. Wool & Fur Breeds: American Fuzzy Lop, Angora, Jersey Wooly, Rex, Satin.
Class 3. Mini/Dwarf Breeds -Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Spot, White, Himalayan, Jersey Wooly, Mini
Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish or Britannia Petite, Tan, Belgium Hares.
Class 4.
Lop Ear Breeds -American Fuzzy Lop, English, French, Holland, Mini.
Class 5.
Pet -Any rabbit that does not meet requirements of classes 1 -4. Judging will include condition,
handleability, and structural correctness. Color pattern will not be considered.
Each of the classes 1 -5 may be divided into the following sections:
A. Junior Doe -under 8 months, not less than 4 months.
B. Junior Buck -under 8 months, not less than 4 months
C. Senior Doe -8 months and over
D. Senior Buck -8 months and over
Class 8.
Knowledge test - must be taken by all 4-H members who show rabbits
Show Superintendent is Ronnie Pierce @ bamps100@aol.com
4-H Poultry Show & Showmanship
Pictured is a Rhode Island Red Chicken Hen
Showmanship Classes
Members will show their skills in raising, selecting, conditioning, evaluating and handling poultry. Members age: 8-18 but not 19
as of January 1, of the current year.
Meat and Egg Production Classes:
1. Ducks-all breeds competing. A. Single drake B. Single hen
2. Meat Birds -Broilers Entry must give date chicks were started. Group of 3 birds per entry.
3. Meat Birds -Fryers and Roasters Entries must give date chicks were started.
Judging will be on live meat standards. Group of 3 birds per entry.
4. Egg Production -all breeds, varieties, and crosses competing A. Single pullet B.Single hen
5. Fancy Breeds and Varieties-Standards
Any standard breeds and varieties may be entered. Only mature birds will be accepted.
A. Single male B. Single female C. Trio-consisting of one male and two females.
6. Fancy Breeds and Varieties-Bantams A. Single male B. Single female C. Trio
7. Pigeons: Entry must state breed and variety. Only mature, healthy birds will be accented.
8. Eggs-One half or full dozen small, medium, large or extra large eggs.
Judged on uniformity of size, cleanliness, shell and
interior quality.
Entry Form
Official Rules
Official Rhode Island 4-H Exhibit and Livestock Guidelines
Classes are subject to change without notice
When bring livestock to the fair please make sure all health certificates are present at time of arrive for inspection . If you have any questions about the health of your animal please refer to the link above.
4-H'ers need to bring their livestock to the fair between 1 PM and 6 PM on Friday.
The goat show is a ONE day event and no barn is provided. Exhibitors can park their trailers/cars in the shade of the pine tree area and work from their trailers/cars. Please follow signs for livestock entrance. You will not be allowed to enter through fair grounds.
