4-H & FFA DIVISIONS -
2011 RULES & REGULATIONS
YOUTH BEEF, GOAT, DAIRY & 4-H & FFA CONTESTS
Livestock Chairman: Dr. E Harold 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: Martha Foureau *** Poultry & Eggs: Valerie Ansell
NEW: 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
How To Enter: Click on the above link to access forms for the show (s) you wish to enter. Type information on to the form including your name, address, S/S or Tax ID#. Entries will not be accepted or premiums paid without this information. Print your forms and fax, 904-353-5458, or mail your information with any required certifications and fees if applicable to:
The Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairgrounds Place
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
SEPTEMBER 1st IS THE DEADLINE FOR HORSE SHOW ENTRIES
OCTOBER 1ST IS THE DEADLINE FOR ALL OTHER LIVESTOCK ENTRIES
Why do we require personal information? Between the rabbits, poultry, eggs, various 4-H & FFA Contests, the Horse Show, and Open and Youth Livestock Shows, it is highly probable the majority of our entrants will earn multiple premiums. It is virtually impossible to sort through the many entries after the fact and go back to request information before checks can be written and premiums mailed.
How do we dispose of this information? Entry forms are kept in our office. When they are no longer needed they are shredded.
A reminder when registering for the Horse and Dog Show: You must include a current Coggins Test along with your fee for the Horse Show. Although a fee is not required for the Dog Show, you must include your dog's current Rabies Certificate with your registration form.
Five Seperate Exhibitors Are Required For a Show
Shows |
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| Youth Horse Show | Saturday, September 16th | 9:00 a.m. |
| 4-H & FFA Youth Dairy Show | Thursday, November 3rd | 5:00 p.m. |
| New:4-H & FFA Youth Dairy Goat Show | Thursday, November 3rd | 7:00 p.m. |
| Youth Beef Show | Friday, November 4th | 7:00 p.m. |
| Youth Dog Show | Friday, November 11th | .2:00 p.m. |
THE MODIFIED DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING WILL BE USED
Judging Contests |
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| Livestock Judging Contest | Saturday, November 5th | 9:00 a.m. |
| Poultry Judging Contest | Saturday, November 5th | 1:00 p.m. |
| 4-H Horticulture Judging | Saturday, November 5th | 2:30 p.m. |
| Consumer Choices Judging | Saturday, November 5th | 4:00 p.m. |
PARADE OF CHAMPIONS: Saturday, November 5th, 8:00 p.m. - Arena
ALL JUDGING CONTESTS: At the conclusion of each contest, the contest supervisor will have a form that must be completed by the individual winners. This form will require their name, address and SS#. A winner who fails to supply their social security number will forfeit all premium money for that contest. Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to each contest with the contest immediately following. For location and time, check the specific section of this Show Catalogue / Premium Book for the contest you wish to enter.
ELIGIBILITY & ENTERING: Entries shall be restricted to bona fide 4-H and FFA members ages 8-18, who have not graduated from high school. Divisions shall be as follows. Junior Division, ages 8 to 10 - Intermediate Division, ages 11-13 - Senior Division, ages 14-18. as of September 1st, 2011. A member may enter no more than three animals per show (Beef and Goat ) unless bred by the exhibitor. This must be indicated as such on the entry form. Registration papers on registered animals and proof of ownership for non-registered animals must be available at check in. All animals must have been owned and cared for by the 4-H and FFA members at lest sixty- (60) days prior to the opening of the Fair. There shall be separate classes for each of the major beef breeds provided there are two animals per breed and sex. If there are not two, the females will be moved to commercial class, and the bulls will not be allowed to show. Only registered bulls may be shown. Commercial or non-registered females will use registered classes.
RECEIVING: Youth Cattle and Goats will be received Tuesday, November 1st from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 2nd from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. All animals entered in the Greater Jacksonville Fair MUST have a current health certificates. Animals must be in acceptable condition, trained to be handled and led. Exhibitors must be present to show their animals. It is strongly recommended that all exhibitors wear appropriate 4-H and FFA attire for the show.
SHOW ORDER: The order of shows will be determined by the number of animals entered in each breed and will be posted at the Livestock Office the day of the show. NOTE: Have your animals ready at the start of the show. A class will not be delayed because you are not ready.
RELEASE AND REMOVAL DATES & TIMES: Youth animals may be removed after 9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5th. Animals staying to show in a specific Open Breed Show will be released when those breeds are released.
Unless otherwise approved by the county extension agent or agents in charge of the show, only approved 4-H Club or FFA individual signs are allowed to be displayed.