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POULTRY SHOW

Open & Youth Divisions
Superintendent: Valerie Ansell
Receiving:  Tuesday, November 2nd, from 6:00 - 9:00 P. M.
Show:  Wednesday, November 3rd - Time: 9:00 A. M.
Judge:  Marvin Cummings

     

Click here for entry form
  
See General Rules & Poultry Health Regulations

 HOW TO ENTER: In order for entries to be accepted they must be complete, including name, address and S/S#.  You must also specify "Standard" or "Bantam" fowl on the registration form.  Click on the above link to print entry forms.  You may fax, 904-353-5458, your completed form(s) or mail them to the Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202. ALL ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 1ST.  

   

  1. ELIGIBILITY: This show is open to any bona fide poultry producer in Florida. Exhibitors must have owned stock three months prior to the opening of the Fair. All domesticated land and waterfowl (either exhibition or commercial) listed in the American Poultry Association's "Standard of Perfection" and the American Bantam Association's "Bantam Standard" will be accepted for competition. Rules for judging set forth in these publications will be strictly adhered to. In addition to the above listed fowl, recognized F1 Hybrids such as (Sex-link & Red Comets, etc.,) will be admitted. Birds under 6 months of age will not be accepted. Mixed breeds will not be accepted. Because of their pugnacious disposition, fighting gamecocks and hens will not be accepted.  All qualified entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. 

    CLASSES
    Entries will be classified as follows:
    COCK A male bird 12 months of age or over
    COCKEREL A male bird of less than 12 months of age
    HEN A female bird 12 months of age or over
    PULLET A female bird of less than 12 months of age
  2. RECEIVING: Exhibitors must make their own arrangements for delivery and pickup of birds.  Entries should arrive at the Fairgrounds Tuesday, November 2nd, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. ONCE THE BIRDS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED, EXHIBITORS MAY NOT RELOCATE THEIRS OR OTHER EXHIBITORS BIRDS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL AND PERSONAL PARTICIPATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT. The Fair Association reserves the right to refuse entry to any fowl that appears to be sick, diseased or infected with lice or mites. Any fowl disqualified by the judges must be removed immediately by the exhibitor. All other entries must remain for the duration of the Fair.  ALL EGGS LAID DURING THE SHOW BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE FAIR  ASSOCIATION.  ANYONE REMOVING EGGS OTHER THAN THE SHOW SUPERINTENDENT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FAIRGROUNDS AND WILL NOT BE INVITED BACK.
  3. JUDGING:  Judging will begin at 9:00 A. M., Wednesday, November 3rd.  The Modified Danish  System of Judging will be used for this show.  The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases.
  4. ROSETTES:  Will be given to the Best Cock, Cockerel, Hen and Pullet.  Blue, Red and White Ribbons will be based on the individual birds.  Best of Show will receive a special award.
  5. AWARDS: ONLY BLUE RIBBON BIRDS WILL QUALIFY FOR AWARDS which will be presented to the Champion Standard Fowl, Reserve Champion Standard Fowl, Champion Bantam Fowl, Reserve Champion Bantam Fowl, Best Waterfowl,  Best Gamebird, Best Turkey and Best Pigeon. Best of Show will receive a special award. The Show Judge will award all ribbons and rosettes.
  6. YOUTH AWARDS:  Will be presented at the Parade Of Champions, Saturday, November 6th, at 8:00 P. M. in the Livestock Arena.
  7. RELEASE / REMOVAL DATES AND TIMES:   Birds will begin being released at 9:00 P. M. but no later than 10:00 P. M., Sunday, November 14th.  It is the responsibility  of the exhibitor to collect their birds during the at the above stated time.  Any bird removed prior to this time without the consent of the Show Superintendent and the Fair Officials will forfeit all awards. Although all possible care will be used in receiving, cooping, feeding, caring for and returning of the birds, the Greater Jacksonville Fair will not be responsible for loss by accident, fire, theft, or providential destruction. 

    PREMIUMS-ALL CLASSES

    Blue Red White
    1st - $5.00 2nd - $3.00 3rd - $2.00

PASSES: The Livestock Office will supply exhibitors with four (4) 1-day entrance passes.

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