Animal Exhibit Rules

 

 

When printed publications (Fair Book, Brochure, etc.) differ from the fair website, the website will be considered the authoritative and final word on all information and rules.

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Livestock Rules

 

Refer to General Rules for all exhibitors. In addition, the following rules apply for livestock exhibits:

1. The PA Dept of Agriculture provides the PA Fairs Animal Health Rules for the 113 PA County and Community Fairs. This document can be downloaded from the PA Dept. of Agriculture website and should be referenced to ensure compliance with these requirements.

2. SUNDAY, 6:30 AM-8:30 AM — Market Pig Exhibits will be weighed; SUNDAY, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM — Market Lamb & Goat Exhibits will be weighed; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM —Market Steers/Heifers & Dairy Feeder Steers will be weighed. All livestock exhibitors must be present. Failure to arrive on time will result in being sent home, and you will not be able to show/sell your livestock project. 

3. The livestock exhibitor is responsible for ensuring that the animal is weighed during the designated weighing times. The exhibitor is responsible for walking the animal across the scales during the designated weighing times. No re-weighs are accepted for any species.

4. TUESDAY prior to the fair, 7:00 PM & SUNDAY, 3:00 PM– Livestock Meeting. All livestock exhibitors must attend one of the mandatory livestock exhibitor meetings.

5. The livestock exhibitor must be present and in charge of the animal during the sale on Friday. Failure to be present with the animal will result in forfeiture of the sale lot(s).

6. Exhibitors are expected to keep their animal(s) and pen(s) clean and tidy. Warnings will be given if the superintendent(s) feel the area/animal is not up to standards. Exhibitor has 12 hours to clean the animal/area after receiving the warning. 3 Warnings during the fair and exhibitor will forfeit their lot(s) in the livestock sale, and be subject to a $25 fine per warning. Animal(s) and pen(s) must be cleaned by 9 am in the morning and 4 pm in the afternoon each day during the fair.

7. NEW: Fitting products, with the exception of paint, will be allowed to be used on both Open and Youth livestock entries during the show. Only soap and water will be permitted to be used on livestock entries during the livestock sale.

8. All livestock offered for premiums, except rabbit meat pens, must have been owned for a minimum of 60 days before the first day of the fair. No pending papers will be accepted.

9. Joint ownership is considered one owner, in accordance with the Livestock Exhibit Entry Form.

10. No substitutions of animals allowed for any breeding species.

11. No livestock may be walked on fairgrounds except in and around barns, the designated show arena, and the wash rack.

12. The Livestock breed name must be shown on cards large enough that the breed name may be readily identified by viewers; if the livestock is grouped by breed, one large sign to designate the group will be satisfactory.

13. Livestock Awards must be placed on the stall or pen of the individual winners for the duration of the fair. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in forfeiture of premiums.

14. Should any animal awarded a prize be disqualified, the animals gaining the lower prizes shall move into the next higher positions if, in the opinion of the judges, the animals are worthy of such prizes.

15. Any artificial means to change the form or shape of an animal will disqualify it from competition.

16. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their livestock area at the conclusion of the fair. If the area is not cleaned by Tuesday evening following the fair, 10% will be deducted from the premium check.

17. All livestock exhibitors, with the exception of rabbits and poultry, will need to wear a show harness displaying their exhibitor number during the shows; two cards will be provided, one for the front and one for the back.

18. All livestock, except rabbits & poultry, must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued by an accredited vet within 30 days prior to the opening date of the fair.  Swine must have a CVI issued by an accredited vet within 30 days prior to the opening date of the fair. Rabbits & Poultry follow rules outlined in Dept 9, Dept 10 – Sec 9, and Dept 10 – Sec 10.

Livestock Showmanship

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1. When on exhibition in the ring, each animal must be under a halter in the charge of the owner or representative.

2. No person shall be allowed in the ring while stock is being judged except the judge, superintendents, and necessary attendants.

3. The Fair Association will have standby attendants available during youth judging and/or showing to assist if an animal becomes unmanageable.

4. The State Farm Products Show Commission Code of Show Ring Ethics is as follows: Exhibitors of animals at the Farm Show shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to advance agricultural education. Complete Code of Ethics info can be found on the fair website.