DEPARTMENT G - SWEEPSTAKES SHOWMANSHIP

Superintendents

Joe Winn, (810) 367-6673 and Raemi Kunath, (810) 765-7101 Email: kunath@homesgalore.com

Premiums

No premiums

Judging

Saturday at 12:00 Noon

Location

Beef Arena

Registration

Grand and Reserve Champion Showmanship exhibitors in each species must confirm their participation by Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the fair office.

 

Fair Exhibit Requirements

1. All Grand and Reserve Champion Showman from Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, Swine, Horses, Poultry, Veal, Rabbits, Dogs, and Llamas are eligible and required to compete.  If Grand and Reserve showman in a species is showing in another species, the alternate in that species will be determined to be the next eligible showman.

2. First Place Overall Sweepstakes Showman will be awarded a $50 Savings Bond and a traveling trophy.

3. Superintendent and/or their assistants from each species are encouraged to attend and assist in preparation of the contest.

4. All contestants shall wear dark colored slacks or blue jeans, light colored or white shirt and appropriate shoes.  No hats.

5. Highest total score wins (in case of tie, the tie will be broken by oral questions).

6. No horse bits - only halters will be used.

7. In concern over safety of the exhibitor, an age limit of 12 and older will be allowed.

8. Exhibitors must confirm that they will show, by 3 p.m. Friday, in fair office. Study guides may be checked out from the fair office for use during the week.