Agricultural Open & Youth
General Rules - Regulations
& Judging Dates
Livestock Chairman: Dr. E Howard Acree, Jr.
Vice Chairman: Mike Sweat, Duval Co. Extension Director
Fair Livestock Coordinator: Harold Jones
Barn Superintendent: Johnny Alonzo
Youth Activities: Duval County Extension
Rabbitts - Poultry & Eggs: Valerie Ansell
LIVESTOCK ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 1ST.
Parking in the Livestock Lot #2 is strictly prohibited unless authorized by the fair office with a Lot #2 parking pass.
Vehicles found to be parked without authorization WILL BE TOWED!!!
Click here for registration forms
LIVESTOCK - HOW TO ENTER: Click on the above link for entry forms. Entries must be complete, including name, address, S/S or Tax ID#, name of breeder, division, animal’s name, registration number of the sire and dam including documentation and applicable fees if required. Barn tie space will not be assigned without receipt of a completed entry form. You may type your information directly on the registration form, print it and mail to:
The Jacksonville Fairgrounds - Livestock Entries
510 Fairgrounds Place
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Acceptance and release dates are listed in the rules and regulations in the separate divisions in this premium book, please refer to the breed you wish to enter for updated receiving information. Arrangements to receive cattle at times other than those outlined in the specific rules must be made through the Fair Livestock Department. Cattle arriving for unloading and movement into the show barn other than the specific stated hours, must be approved by the livestock coordinator and will be subject to veterinary charges for health certification.ar
Current health certificates must be available on all animals (including nurse cows) and checked on site by a Fair appointed Livestock Inspector before livestock can enter the barn. These certificates must comply with the regulations as outlined in the “Health Regulation Requirements” in the Beef, Dairy Sections.
Every animal must carry positive identification such as ear tags, ear tattoos or brands. Individual animal identification numbers must correspond with their particular numbers on the Official Health Certificate; there will be no exceptions. Any animal found to have it’s physical features altered or tampered with by surgery for the purpose of improving their conformation or appearance will be disqualified from the show.
Animals removed from the Fairgrounds before the designated time must have prior approval of a Fair Official and the Barn Superintendent. An animal that has left the Fairgrounds and is returning must be re-inspected, on site, by a veterinarian or livestock inspector along with the Barn Superintendent before they may re enter the barn. Animals may not be sold or ownership transferred during The Greater Jacksonville Fair. Transfer of ownership must occur at the conclusion of the Fair.
The Fair requests exhibitors hold their stock in the barn until the flow of spectator’s ceases; and further, that exhibitors not tie out before 9:30 p.m. under any circumstance. Due to School Tours, we request cattle be in the barn and exhibits cleaned by 9:00 am.
Class listings, phone messages, instructions and general announcements will be posted on the Agricultural Bulletin Board daily. Livestock Exhibitor Passes will be distributed from the Livestock Office located in the Agricultural Complex. Exhibitors will furnish their own water hose, wheelbarrows, pitchforks and shovels. All exhibitors shall use bedding provided by the Fair.
Parking: Parking on the Fairgrounds is limited. The Fair suggest trailers belonging to exhibitors from Duval and surrounding counties used for delivery and pickup of livestock and supplies be kept home during the Fair. All other livestock trailers will be parked in a designated area, assigned by the Livestock Chairman. Open show breed exhibitors will be given a Lot # 3 parking pass for their personal vehicle. Parking in the Livestock Lot #2 is strictly prohibited unless authorized by the fair office with a Lot #2 parking pass. Vehicles found to be parked without authorization WILL BE TOWED!!!
FEEDING OF ANIMALS BY THE PUBLIC IS NOT ALLOWED. Coin operated feed dispensing machines are not permitted in the Agricultural Complex. With the exception of dogs that assist the disabled, pets are not allowed in the barns or on the Fairgrounds.
EXHIBITOR - BARN RULES: Open and loud use of profane and abusive language will not be tolerated. Sound will be maintained at a normal level. Over night camping unless authorized by the fair office is not allowed. No one will be allowed to stay in the barns overnight. Smoking or consumption of alcaholic beverages will in the barn is not allowed. An exhibitor, family or family member with an outstanding balance owed the Fair shall be prohibited from showing at the Grater Jacksonville Agriculture Fair, and will not be invited back.
PROTESTS
Protests must be in writing and delivered to the Livestock Chairman within 24 hours of the cause of the protest. It must state plainly the complaint and be accompanied by a fee of $50.00, certified funds, which shall be forfeited to the Fair if the protest is not sustained. Such protest fee shall not substitute for the designated breed requirements for filing of a protest.
| YOUTH SHOWS & CONTESTS | ||
4-H Horse Show, Jacksonville Equestrian Center |
Saturday, October 19th |
9:00 A.M. |
Poultry- Open & Youth |
Wednesday, November 6th |
9:00 A.M.
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Rabbits - Open & Youth |
Wednesday, November 6th |
10:00 A.M.
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Youth Dairy Show |
Thursday,Thursday, 7th |
5:00 P.M. |
4 H & FFA Beef Show |
Friday, November 8th |
7: P.M.
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Youth Livestock Judging Contest |
Saturday, November 9th |
9:00 A.M.
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4-H Poultry Judging Contest |
Saturday, November 9th |
1:00 P.M. |
Consumer Choices Judging |
Saturday, November 9th |
4:00 P.M. |
4-H and FFA Parade of Champions |
Saturday, November 9th |
7:00 P.M. |
4-H Horticulture Judging Contest |
Sunday, November 10th |
TBD |
Forest Ecology |
Sunday, November 10th |
TBD |
4-H Dog Show
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Sunday, November 17th
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1:00 p.m. |
| OPEN BEEF SHOWS | ||
Open Limousin
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Monday, November 11th |
7:00 p.m.
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Open Angus
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Tuesday, November 12th |
7:00 p.m.
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| Open Brahman |
Friday, November 15th |
5:00 p.m. |
| Open Brangus | Saturday, November 16th |
3:00 p.m. |
| Open Santa Gertrudis | Saturday, November 16th |
7:00 p.m. |