BEEF CATTLE SHOW
Friday, 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.
Rules and Regulations
- All beef animals at time of entry must be registered with their respective registry except commercial or market animals.
- All registered beef will be owned at time of entry; no pending allowed.
- Registrations will be verified before the start of the show.
- All beef will have permanent tattoos or tags matching registration and health papers.
- Exhibitors limited to two (2) entries single classes and one (1) entry in group classes.
- All animals shown in group classes by and exhibitor must first have been shown in individual classes by the same exhibitor. Group classes are shown by breed.
- Breed must have five (5) or more animals to have own division. Otherwise, animals will be shown in ALL OTHERS division.
- Farms are limited to ten(10) animals (if the farm has multiple exhibitors, limit is still ten(10) animals). Exhibitor must be present to care and exhibit animals.
CLASS REFERENCE:
- JUNIOR BULL CALF, Born January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026.
- SENIOR BULL CALF, Born September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
- JUNIOR HEIFER CALF, Born March 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026.
- INTERMEDIATE HEIFER CLAF, Born January 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026
- WINTER HEIFER CALF, Born November 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
- SENIOR HEIFER CALF, Born September 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025
- SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER, Born May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
- JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER, Born January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025.
- SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER, Born September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
- TWO YEAR OLD COW, Born September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
- COW THREE YEARS AND OLDER, Born Prior to August 31, 2023.
- PAIR OF CALVES (ONE BULL CALF AND ONE HEIFER CALF)
- GET OF SIRE 3 HEAD
- PRODUCE OF DAM (2 ANIMALS OF ANY SEX FROM 1 COW)
- HERD (1 BULL 3 FEMALES)
- EXHIBITOR’S YOUTH HERD (4 ANIMALS TO CONSIST OF 1 BULL AND 3 HEIFERS BRED AND OWNED)
- MARKET STEER, Born January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
- PROSPECT STEER, Born January 1, 2026 to April 15, 2026
PEEWEE CLASS
There will be a Peewee Class to be held, Friday, September 4, 2026. This is open to all Beef Exhibitors who are non-4H
members. Pre-registration is required with the Beef Superintendent. This class will follow the rules of 4H Fitting and Showing Classes,
including show clothes. It is expected an experienced Beef Showperson will be with the exhibitor in this class.
CLASSES
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| JR. BULL CALF | $50 | $35 | $30 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| SR. BULL CALF | $50 | $35 | $30 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| CHAMPION & RESERVE BULL CALF | ROSETTE | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| JUNIOR HEIFER | $50 | $35 | $30 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| INT HEIFER | $50 | $35 | $30 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| WINTER HEIFER | $50 | $35 | 430 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| SENIOR HEIFER | $50 | $35 | $30 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| CHAMPION & RESERVE HEIFER | ROSETTE | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER | $50 | $35 | $30 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER | $50 | $35 | $30 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| SENIOR YEARLING FEMALE | $50 | $35 | $30 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| CHAMPION & RESERVE YEARLING HEIFER | ROSETTE | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| TWO YEAR OLD COW | $80 | $50 | $45 | $40 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| COW THREE YEARS OLD AND OLDER | $80 | $50 | $45 | $40 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| CHAMPION & RESERVE SENIOR FEMALE | ROSETTE | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE | ROSETTE | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
| COW AND CALF | $100 | $85 | $75 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| PAIR OF HEIFERS | $100 | $85 | $75 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| PAIR OF CALVES | $100 | $85 | $75 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| PAIR OF BULL CALVES | $100 | $85 | $75 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| GET OF SIRE | $100 | $85 | $75 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| PRODUCE OF DAM | $100 | $85 | $75 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| HERD | $200 | $100 | $75 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| EXHIBITORS YOUTH HERD | $100 | $85 | $65 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| CHAMPION OVERALL FEMALE | ROSETTE | *** | *** | *** | *** | *** |
MARKET STEER
There will be a Heavyweight and a Lightweight class. Steers will be weighted on Thursday afternoon. Superintendent will determine the weight split.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| MARKET STEER 100% | $100 | $75 | $50 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| DAIRY/BEEF MARKET STEER (NO LESS THAN 50% DAIRY) (This class must have five (5) animals to have its own class. Otherwise, they will compete under AOB class.) |
$100 | $75 | $50 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
PROSPECT STEER
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| PROSPECT STEER 100% | $100 | $75 | $50 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
| DAIRY/BEEF PROSPECT STEER (NO LESS THAN 50% DAIRY) (This class must have five (5) animals to have its own class. Otherwise, they will compete under AOB class.) |
$100 | $75 | $50 | $25 | RIBBON | RIBBON |
AGRICULTURE PROMOTION AND HERDSMANSHIP
Judged on neatness of exhibit, the cooperation of the exhibitor and presentation of animals in the ring and during the Fair. The promotion of the beef industry via handouts, signage and speaking with the public on the value of local agriculture. A special award will be presented to the open beef exhibitor who demonstrates these qualities during the fair.
This class is for Open Beef Exhibitors comprising of five or more beef animals shown in their respective classes during this fair.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH | 6TH |
| AGRICULTURE PROMOTION AND HERDSMANSHIP | $150 | $100 | $75 | $50 | RIBBON | RIBBON |