4-H & FFA Junior Livestock Rules

General Rules

2024 UJLA Rules

Disclosure

Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information on this website. However, exhibitors are cautioned that the current rules and regulations of the State Fair Park Authority, as interpreted by Fair Administration and the Board, take precedence over this listing due to the possibility of typographical error or inadvertent omission.

In the event of conflict between the general rules and the special rules governing the various departments, the special rules will take precedence.

The Board reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and to settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected with or incident to the Fair.

The Board reserves the right to amend or add to these rules, as it, in its judgment, may deem advisable.

Entry Information

ENTRY DEADLINE: AUGUST 12, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

ENTRY FEE: $25.00 for market class - limit ONE per exhibitor

$8.00 per head for breeding animal class

$5.00/ Breeding Animal Showmanship

1. LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted.
2. Please enter Showmanship by the deadline if you want to participate in the competition.
3. Exhibitors will receive six (6) gate admission day passes as part of their entry. Exhibitors with more than six (6) breeding animals may request up to two (2) additional day passes for show day help. Exhibitors may purchase additional gate admission gate admission tickets at a discount during online registration or at the livestock office during the show.

4. Exhibitors who also enter animals in the open show must do so in the same exhibitor name as their Jr Livestock entry.

Judging

1. Judges will place all animals numerically as well as by the Danish system (Blue, Red, or White) according to type, quality and condition.
2. Premiums will be paid only on exhibits deemed worthy by the judge.
3. Judges decisions will be final.

Premiums

1. Exhibitors will not be allowed more than two ribbons and/or two monies in any one lot (regardless of the number of entries). Clerks will be careful to see that exhibitors receive their proper ribbon and money.
2. All money awarded for group or chapter exhibits becomes the property of the group.
3. Exhibitors leaving early without prior written approval from the supervisor will forfeit prize money.
4. All rules & regulations must be complied with or premiums may be withheld.

Health Regulations

1. A health certificate is required on all livestock with the exception of market animals, since they are inspected upon arrival. Please read the Health Regulations and Brand Inspection Requirements under the Livestock General Rules as it pertains to breeding livestock.

Market Animals

Please read the Market Animal rules and regulations for special rules and details.