4H YOUTH SWINE SHOW

Sunday, 10:00 AM – Show Ring

Entries must be received by August 15th; no late entries will be accepted.

At the discretion of the Superintendent. classes may be combined.
The Superintendent will refuse to coop, pen or have judged any ailing, unthrifty or inferior specimen.

All swine projects exhibited must have proper identification either in the form of tattoo or ear notching and so noted on approval sheet.  Show canes, show whips and/or sticks not more than 1″ diameter and approximately four feet long will be used.  No paddles or hurdles permitted.

Classes will be divided to provide for not more than 10 animals per class.  All animals must be shown as individuals in the ring.  Superintendent reserves the right to excuse unruly pigs from ring (animal still eligible for premiums).

CLASS REFERENCE :

  • Market Hog – Lightweight,gilt, or barrow. Approximately 200 lbs.-250 lbs.
  • Market Hog – Heavyweight, gilt or barrow. Approximately over 250 lbs.
  • Feeder Pigs, gilt or barrow under 200 lbs. (approximately). Pigs entered in Lot 1 or 2 may not be shown in any other breed classes.
  • Herd. 1 Boar (over 6 mos.) and 3 females.
  • Handling Class. Ability of the exhibitor to maneuver their hog through a course as directed by the Judge.

FITTING AND SHOWING

Gilt or barrow must be 4 months to 8 months; no boars allowed

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
SENIOR MEMBER $20 $15 $10
INTERMEDIATE MEMBER $20 $15 $10
JUNIOR MEMBER $20 $15 $10
NOVICE MEMBER $20 $15 $10
CHAMPIONSHIP FIT AND SHOW ROSETTE *** ***

BREED SHOW

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
MARKET HOG – LIGHTWEIGHT $18 $12 $9
MARKET HOG – HEAVYWEIGHT $18 $12 $9
CHAMPION MARKET HOG ROSETTE & PLAQUE *** ***
FEEDER PIGS $18 $12 $9
PUREBRED GILT, 4-6 MONTHS $18 $12 $9
CROSSBRED GILT, 4-6 MONTHS $18 $12 $9
PUREBRED GILT, OVER 6 MONTHS – 1 YEAR $18 $12 $9
CROSSBRED GILT, OVER 6 MONTHS – 1 YEAR $18 $12 $9
CHAMPION GILT ROSETTE *** ***
PUREBRED OR CROSSBRED SOW, OVER 1 YEAR $18 $12 $9
PUREBRED OR CROSSBRED BOAR, 4-7 MONTHS $18 $12 $9
PUREBRED OR CROSSBRED BOAR, OVER 7 MONTHS $18 $12 $9
HERD $18 $12 $9
HANDLING CLASS $18 $12 $9

COSTUME

Sunday, 1:00 PM – Show Ring

Costume Class: Judged on exhibitor’s creativity, Pigs to be in costume, exhibitor optional. All participants will be recognized.

CLASS 1ST
2ND 3RD
COSTUME ROSETTE *** ***

HERDSMANSHIP

Each member will be scored daily on: general appearance of 4H Youth member and exhibit, care of show box and equipment, care of animals and stalls, personal appearance, conduct presence at exhibit, willingness to interact with public and share information about their exhibit, cooperation, sportsmanship and promptness at ringside. Animals will be cared for by 4H Youth member while at the fair, with no adult assistance.

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
SENIOR MEMBER $20 $15 $10
INTERMEDIATE MEMBER $20 $15 $10
JUNIOR MEMBER $20 $15 $10
NOVICE MEMBER $20 $15 $10

BEST EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY

Exhibitors are encouraged to set up individual displays to educate the public.

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY ROSETTE *** ***