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 | *** | *** |