Superintendent – Julie Cope (570)441-2059 Email – julescope@yahoo.com
General Rules for Department 4
It has been brought to our attention that there is a misprint in the fair book. CVI’s are “required” for animals to be entered into the fair.
- Entry form must be in Superintendents hands by July 1.
- Entry fee is $4.00 per animal – payment due with entry.
- All late entries will be charged $20.00 per animal, pending pen availability.
- Animals must be entered between 12 – 6 PM on Sunday July 28th and remain on the fair grounds until 8:30 PM on Saturday August 3rd.
- Any animal of unthrifty nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfactorily handled under show conditions must be removed from the fair grounds.
- Entries may be limited depending on availability of pens.
- Fair may withhold premiums if you fail to comply with any of the rules and/or regulations stated in this premium book.
- Livestock show : Market animals will be Tuesday, July 30th starting at 3:00 PM.
Livestock show: Breeding animals will be Wednesday, July 31st starting at 10:00 AM - *Over fitting of breeding and market animals will be discriminated against. Any artificial means used to change the form or shape of an animal will disqualify it from competition.
Sections 1 – 4
1 – AOB Purebred Meat Breeds
2 – Southdown
3 – Dorset
4 – AOB Purebred Wool Breeds
Breeding Sheep Rules and Regulations
- All substitutions must be made within the same breed, and must be approved by the Superintendent prior to check-in.
- All sheep (excluding market lambs) must be registered in the flock books of their respective breeds and bear the American Ear Tags of their association.
- Registration papers need to be in exhibitors name. Registration papers will be required during check in.
- All other general fair rules & health requirements apply.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1-4 | 04001 | Ram Lamb - born after 7/31/18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 1-4 | 04002 | Ram Yearling - born between 8/1/17 & 7/31/18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 1-4 | 04003 | Champion Ram | Rosette | ||||
| 4 | 1-4 | 04004 | Reserve Champion Ram | Rosette | ||||
| 4 | 1-4 | 04005 | Ewe Lamb - born after 7/31/18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 1-4 | 04006 | Ewe Yearling - born between 8/1/17 & 7/31/18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 1-4 | 04007 | Ewe - born before 8/1/17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 1-4 | 04008 | Grand Champion Ewe | Rosette | ||||
| 4 | 1-4 | 04009 | Reserve Champion Ewe | Rosette | ||||
| 4 | 1-4 | 04010 | Breeders Young Flock - (1) ram lamb & (2) ewe lambs | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 1-4 | 04011 | Flock (2) ewe lambs, (2) ewe yearlings & (1) ram lamb | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 1-4 | 04012 | Get of Sire - (4) animals same sire | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
Section 5 – Market Lambs
Market Lamb Rules & Regulations
- Weigh – in on Sunday, July 28th starting at 2:00pm.
- Class weight limits will be set at weigh – in.
- All substitutions must be approved by the Superintendent prior to check-in.
- All other general fair rules & health requirements apply.
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 04020 | Individual Market Lamb - Light Weight | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| 4 | 5 | 04021 | Individual Market Lamb - Medium Light Weight | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| 4 | 5 | 04022 | Individual Market Lamb - Medium Weight | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| 4 | 5 | 04023 | Individual Market Lamb - Medium Heavy Weight | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| 4 | 5 | 04024 | Individual Market Lamb - Heavy Weight | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| 4 | 5 | 04025 | Grand Champion Market Lamb | Rosette | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 04026 | Reserve Champion Market Lamb | Rosette |
revised for 2019 fair.