YOUTH MARKET                

Youth All Breed Market Steer Show - Rules & Regulations

Youth All Breed Market Hog Show

2008 Market HOG Weigh-in Dates

NEW Info in RED

NO ANIMAL WILL BE ALLOWED TO THE FINAL WEIGH-IN WITHOUT A VALID HEALTH CERTIFICATE. THESE WILL BE INSPECTED BY THE STATE VETERINARIAN OR DESIGNATE

Please check this page often for updates. For the latest updated rules, see below:

YOUTH ALL BREED MARKET HOG SHOW
Friday, January 25, 2008 (Beginning at 6:00 p.m.)
Youth eligible for Market Animal Shows must reside in one of the following counties: BROWARD, CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, DADE, DESOTO, GLADES, HARDEE, HENDRY, HIGHLANDS, INDIAN RIVER, LEE, MANATEE, MARTIN, MONROE, OKEECHOBEE, PALM BEACH, ST. LUCIE & SARASOTA.

The South Florida Fair believes that every youth exhibitor should receive proper training and information for raising and showing a youth animal project. It is important that the exhibitor understand: The purpose and importance of ethics in youth livestock projects, proper animal handling and management and the difference between animal welfare and animal rights. The MANDATORY Youth Livestock Show Ethics and Animal Care Workshop is designed to certify students to meet these requirements. Certification is valid for a 3 year period if taken in 2008. This program has been endorsed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the University of Florida, IFAS. Click here for more information

1. Exhibitors cannot be under the age of 8 or over the age of 18 as of January 1, 2008. Exhibitors must also be attending school or be enrolled in a certified home school program. Exhibitors who have graduated from high school or obtained their high school G.E.D. are not eligible.
2. Exhibitors must have had a major role in feeding and caring for their animals.
3. Hogs must weigh a minimum of 230 pounds (SCALE WEIGHT) AT WEIGH-IN on 01-24-08. Hogs weighing over 300 pounds will be sold as 300 pound hogs. Any hog not making weight will be disqualified from the show and sale. All animals disqualified must be immediately removed from the fairgrounds. Exhibitor will be given a TOTAL of 6 exhibitor passes and 1 parking pass.
4. ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1. Mail entry forms to:
   LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT/SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR
   P.O. BOX 210367, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33421-0367
5. Pictures of both sides of the animal must be attached to the form. All animals must be weighed by a South Florida Fair Committee member(s). Weigh-in must be on a State of Florida, Department of Agriculture certified scale. Weight will be certified by a Livestock Committee member(s) present with proper entry form presented by the exhibitor, or exhibitor will be disqualified. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to contact one of the committee members listed for a date, time, and location for weigh-in.
   Contact: Rick Barnes at 863/357-2047 or Donnie Comfort at 772/260-6669.
6. Each exhibitor must write a minimum of FIVE (5) letters to prospective buyers. There is a minimum of TWO (2) NEW BUYERS. All letters must include correct names and addresses of buyers. Copies of these letters must be sent to the LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT/SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR at the above address postmarked on or before December 1, 2007. Failure to comply will result in NOT being able to show or sell animal.
7. The animal being entered must be at the Fairgrounds between 8 A.M. and 12 P.M., Thursday, January 24, 2008 for weigh-in. NO ANIMALS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SHOW/SELL IF NOT PRESENT AT THIS TIME.
   (a) ANIMALS WILL BE WEIGHED ONE (1) TIME AND ONE TIME ONLY!
   (b) ALL ANIMALS WILL UNDERGO A SONOGRAM AT WEIGH-IN AND WILL BE ENTERED IN THE CARCASS CONTEST.
   Note: All Exhibitors will receive 6 exhibitors passes and one parking pass. 6 passes: 1 for each parent for 2 days and 1 for exhibitor for 2 days.
8. All gilts must be open. Only #2 hogs or better will show. All hogs will be graded at weigh-in.
9. A minimum of 35 market steers and 75 market swine will be sold, subject to sufficient entries. Subject to the final decision to the Livestock Committee, the total number of animals sold in each division may be limited. A determination of limitation for sale if any, in each category will be decided within two (2) weeks of the entry deadline. Should the limitation of number of animals to be sold occur, those animals with the lowest score in each category, using the judges grading system, will be eliminated first.
10. Exhibitors will turn in RECORD BOOKS AT WEIGH-IN. Awards will be given for the best Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Record Books. Record Books will be provided by the South Florida Fair.
11. Exhibitor must be able to handle his hog by himself or be disqualified.
12. Hogs may be unloaded ONLY during hours when a Florida State Veterinarian or Inspector is present.
13. Animals and stall area must be well maintained until departure of the animal. There will be a $10.00 fine per day for each violation to be deducted from the sale proceeds. Please bring your own cleaning implements. Area must be inspected by a Livestock Committee member before you will be released from the Fair.
14. The exhibitor must be clean and neatly dressed. Exhibitors will wear long pants, buttoned shirt and closed toe shoes. No tennis shoes permitted. Failure to adhere to proper dress code as determined by the Livestock Committee may lead to disqualification.
15. There will be not more than a 5% deduction from the final check for expenses. Charges on Buy-Backs must be paid prior to the animal being shipped.
16. Checks will not be issued until a THANK YOU LETTER TO THE BUYER (with copy and addressed stamped envelope) has been received (within 30 days of market sale) by:
    LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT/SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR
    P.O. BOX 210367, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33421-0367
    If Thank You letters are not received by said date, then exhibitor's check will be forfeited to the Youth Market Animal Fund.
17. All licensed commercial vehicles transporting swine for exhibition in Florida must be cleaned and disinfected prior to loading under supervision of a veterinarian; and the veterinarian’s statement to that effect must accompany the shipment.
18. All vehicles transporting youth swine must be cleaned and disinfected prior to loading. This must be done under the supervision of an accredited veterinarian for all commercial vehicles and under the supervision of a vocational/agriculture teacher, extension agent, or veterinarian for all private vehicles; statement to that effect
    must accompany each vehicle.
19. Use of drugs not in compliance with manufacturer's label as to dosage, time limitations, other manufacturer’s limitations and show regulations is prohibited. Animal will be subject to examination at any time. Violators will be disqualified and will forfeit all premiums and awards, including sale of hog.
20. It is required that exhibitor and parent sign drug certification form at check-in prior to acceptance for show and sale.
21. All animals ENTERED will be SOLD at auction. All market animals MUST go to slaughter with the rest of the market animals. NO exceptions will be granted.
22. All hogs will be entered in the State Carcass contest, if held.
23. Only one market animal per exhibitor.
24. NO CHEMICALS ARE TO BE ADMINISTERED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF SHOW DATE UNLESS ADMINISTERED BY A VETERINARIAN AND ACCOMPANIED BY A LETTER.
25. Failure to comply with the above rules governing this show will result in the immediate removal of the exhibitor’s animal from the Fairgrounds and the forfeiture of all premiums and sale proceeds.
26. THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY EXHIBITOR/PARENT MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th IN THE LIVESTOCK PAVILION. Exhibitor’s sign MUST be in place by this meeting.
27. Upon signing your entry form you agree to abide by the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) National Code of Show Ring Ethics.
28. No Dogs are allowed inside tents or buildings.
29. Market prices will be stated at the final weigh-in for both market steers and hogs.
    
    **** Attention youth, you MUST have attended the MANDATORY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW ETHICS AND ANIMAL CARE WORKSHOP in order to show an animal at the 2008 South Florida Fair. Click here for more information
    
    

    DATES TO REMEMBER WEIGH-IN AT FAIRGROUNDS: JANUARY 24, 2007 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM YOUTH MARKET MEETING JANUARY 24, 2008 - 6:00 PM (with proof of handling to follow) MARKET HOG SHOW JANUARY 25, 2008 - 6:00 PM MARKET HOG SALE JANUARY 26, 2008 - 6:00 PM

    
    PREMIUMS
    All Classes: Blue $20.00      Red $15.00     White $10.00    Championship Class Trophy
    HOG CARCASS CONTEST
    Grand Champion: $100  Reserve Grand Champion: $75.00
    YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
    Class & Number
    1. Senior: Ages 15-18 years
    2. Intermediate: Ages 12-14 years
    3. Junior: Ages 8-11 years
    SHOWMANSHIP PREMIUMS
    1st Place $20.00
    2nd Place $15.00
    3rd Place $10.00
    
    QUESTIONS? Please call Craig Elmore at 561-734-2164, Susan Wilson at 772-473-0270, or Keith Pierce at 863-634-7007. Or, you can email bettye@southfloridafair.com, or call the South Florida Fair Livestock office at 561- 790-5229
    

IMPORTANT: This book is intended for Fair Exhibitors, not those only attending the Fair. Current information about the 2008 Fair WILL be found on this website including attractions, daily schedules, new features, and ticket ordering information, as we approach the fair, January 18-February 3, 2008.